Wheat yield contest prize draws Clare county entries
Mortimer Shea Jr of Hamilton township leads the Clare County wheat yield contest with 48 bush per acre. Closing date is September 16, 1961. Farmers can win a $25 bond by reporting the highest per acre yield to the Soils Conservation Service at Harrison.
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Mortimer Shea, Jr
Hamilton Township
Mort
Soils Conservation Service
Harrison
Clare County
Dominican Republic territorial divisions detailed
The Dominican Republic is divided into a federal district 18 provinces 66 counties called comunes and 1695 townships or secciones, outlining the nation’s administrative structure.
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Dominican Republic
Timely Hints For Fall Farm Work From Paul D Gibson
Clare County Agricultural Agent shares advice on pig weaning, gilt feeding two thirds oats to one third corn, mineral supplements, and pasture for growth. Warns about silo gas from interrupted fillings and recommends running filler before entry. Notes ample pine seedling supply this fall from Conservation and State Forestry, urges prompt ordering and variety guidance at the County Agent's office.
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Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Michigan
Michigan State College
Department of Conservation
The
State College For
Sawftlies Now Feeding On Pine Plantations
Michigan State College reports pine sawflies have hatched and feed on Jugbo Scots Red and Jack pines. Green brown one inch larvae in heavy numbers can defoliate small trees within hours. Extension forester Lester Bell says control via foliage spray of 3 lb 60 percent wettable DDT and 4 lb lead arsenate per 100 gallons, or 5 percent DDT dust for small trees.
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Michigan State College
Lester 1
Bell Extension
Isabella County Youth Fair honors eight 4-H Home Economics booths
At the Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair extension 4 H groups showcased eight Home Economics exhibits. County Line won first for children's clothing education, Rosebush placed second with middle aged foods, East Lincoln took third with family budgeting, and other booths highlighted crafts, clothing and attitudes. Two extension members, Mrs. Cecil Robinson and Mrs. Lester Fike, won National Cake Baking Contests prizes.
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Isabella County
County Line Group
James Barager
George Carey
Rosebush Group
Peg Martin
New York
Willis Dunn
East Lincoln Group
Otis Tripp
Virgil Wiltsie
Dolla
Town Lite Group
George Spouseller
Coe-tte Group
Dale Travis
East Vernon
Clyde Stoy
Otis Northon
Deerfield Center
Oval Miller
Gulick and Rolland Groups
Mabel
Winter
Cecil Robinson
Betty Crocker
Lester Fike
Beatty Crocker
Order Forestry Trees Now For Spring Delivery
The county notes a tight supply of young pines and urges immediate orders. The college nursery offers red pine seedlings $6 per thousand and transplants $12, Jack pine $4 per thousand, white pine seedlings $5, Scots pine and Douglas fir $6 per thousand, Multiflora Rose $13 per thousand. State Department of Conservation stock mirrors prices with white pine transplants $12. Order now to avoid stockouts and secure fall or spring delivery.
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Estry
Bainy
Department of Conservation
Conservation Department
Michigan State College
Soil Conservation Service
Tarmiera
Mich
College
Jack Ping
Douglas Flr
State Department of Conservation
Sow Wheat After September 1
The Hessian Fly date for Isabella county is September 11 and sowing after this date is safer. If falls warm the fly may linger. delaying a week may help. Fly overwinter as larvae and spring maggots become flies. fertilize and rotate crops to reduce damage.
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Isabella County
Rosebush Community Notes From Page Nine
Mr and Mrs Tom Fall Sr returned Tuesday from a vacation trip in Pennsylvania and New York. Mrs Lottie Philips and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Spaulding visited the Reed home in Mt Pleasant. Judith Ann Methn er spent a week with grandmother Elsie Methnter. Derry Dunn Herman Dunn and Doreen spent Labor Day weekend sightseeing at Niagara Falls. Carolyne Myers and Virginia Alger visited Aaron Prout. Willis Dunn and Floyd Thompson attended a Lansing wedding anniversary reception Tuesday night. Karl Quderkirk and Donnabelle visited Frank Riggle in Winn. Rev Willis Dunn attends a pastor’s school in Albion Tuesday through Friday.
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Tom Fall, Sr
Pennsylvania
New York
Lottie Philips
Lloyd Spaulding
James Reed
Mt. Pleasant
Judith Ann Methner
Elsie Methmter
Derry Dunn
Herman Dunn
Doreen
Niagra Tails
Albion
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van West
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Feller’s Cut Rate
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Clare County Parnlane
Simon Vanderwoude
Clifford Mathews
Cliff
Clif
Clifford
Mr. Mathews
Parm
Morrison
Clare County Soil Conservation District
Nial
Walle Kleitvert
Walter
Sumer
Josephine Brigheart
Aess
Peter A. Oman
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Clare
Lapeer — Lake Odessa
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