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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1961
Page
2
Michigan programs under Pittman Robertson since 1938 have funded wetlands and 22 areas of value for waterfowl. Since 1948 about 400 small impoundments and 44 major floodings over 20 000 acres improved habitat, boosting brood production and hunting opportunities.
Michigan agriculture is a major industry with 112000 farms covering 15 million acres or 40 percent of the state. Farm output in 1959 yielded a net of 250 million after expenses, plus 100 million from off farm work. Direct and indirect subsidies total around 1.6 billion, while agribusiness supports 800000 jobs and 10 billion in annual sales across farm supply to supermarkets.
The Isabella County Extension program begins with a chairmen luncheon at the new Methodist Church in Mt Pleasant on Tuesday September 12 at 11:00 a.m. It is the second year of special training for chairmen on their year’s responsibilities. The Hast District shift prompts a revised Home Economics Constitution to be presented for approval by Mrs. Rufus Westbrook. Mrs. Ed Kennedy, county treasurer, will report proposed expenditures and the financial statement.
Floren J. Pudway chairman of Clare County ASCS announces winter barley producers can enroll in the 1962 feed grain program during a September November signup period. The plan mirrors 1961 corn and sorghum programs with diversions and payments to stabilize income and costs, with base acreages and yields mailed by early September.
Wheat planting season approaches with a fly free date of September 11 to protect the crop from past damage. Soil testing is urged for proper fertilization. Former 4-H members are invited to volunteer for a Peace Corps project in Latin America to assist rural youth programs for two years starting December 1, with training in Washington, D C.
Michigan consumers are urged to stock up on milk for the weekend as studies show families exhaust milk supplies before weekends. The American Dairy Association of Michigan stresses milk as a near perfect food with energy benefits and urges households to keep ample milk on hand.
Anita Dean, foods and nutrition specialist at Michigan State University, stresses that frozen quality depends on the original fresh food. She emphasizes that the value of frozen products matches the freshness of the source produce.
The Sentinel invites readers to place want ads to reach potential buyers or clients. Advertisers are urged to submit notices listing products services and contact details for prompt responses.
A flurry of Sunday and weekend visits spread across Midland Alma Pontiac and Farwell as relatives and friends called on neighbors and relatives. Notable mentions include Dora Green and family from Midland with ties to the Stephison farm and a Labor Day cottage gathering at Lake George.
Mrs Emma Phipps hosted a Friday party with seven tables. Saturday guests for the Keith Scotts included Glen Scott family from Ewart, Georgie Colosky family near Midland, and others from Flint Farwell Clare Ewatt Midland. A baby girl born Aug 29 at Mt Pleasant Community Hospital to Mr and Mrs Dick Morris. The Schaar reunion gathered at Grant town hall with attendees from Farwell Clare Ewatt Flint and Midland. Q M Somers welcomed a great grandson born Aug 29 to Bert Hileman and wife in Harrison. Labor Day visitors included the Hileman families Holt Harris on and others. O M Somers attended the parade. other visitors included Frank Freeman Stub and Rosemary Harvey and Lucky Robison at the Keith Scotts.
Floyd Thomason, 65, retired industrial engineer, sells his home for 28 250 and buys 82 acres near Asheville to start a specialized carrot and vegetable farming business. He fears pension and Social Security shortfalls and contemplates using farm income as a new life path with support from agricultural agencies. He plans to buy a tractor and equipment and may grow carrots, soups, baby foods, and rabbits as his niche.
A Sentinel notes the common practice of saving excess household items in upper and lower storage spaces leading to clutter and potential pruning of items no longer needed.
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