First Annual Rural Health Conference Proves a Success
The first annual Rural Health Conference at Michigan State College on September 18 and 19 proved successful. Delegates heard talks by Louis Bromfield on soil health and rural well being, discussed rural doctor shortages, and urged a permanent conference committee, rural medical scholarships, and county health councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State College
Louis Bromfield
Mgr. Bromfield
Deep South
Bromfield
Furstenberg
College of Medicine
University of Michigan
Gilmore Church of Christ Services and Community News
Howard L. Krause leads services at Gilmore Church of Christ with 10:00 a.m. devotion 10:16 a.m. communion, 11:15 a.m. Bible School, 7:45 p.m. Young People, and 8:16 p.m. pastor-led study. Travelers Wayne Pitts and Leo Higgins return home. Local families gather for dinner and visits after services. Mrs. Long and daughter Rena Brasington attend. she is 89. Burgess reunion hosts fifty. Next Sunday Krause to preach on The Second Birth. Farewell party for Bleschs moving to Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Shaner ill in Mt. Pleasant. Peaches brought back from Scottville. best wishes to newlyweds John Frederick and Shilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Pitts
Leo Higgins
West
James Pitts
Hebert Fordyce
Elwin Pitts
Dell HsterIne
Alvin Wood
Long
California
Frank Blesch
Mary Gamble
Fred
Conservation Pays Big Cash Dividends at Purdue Study
A Purdue study shows a soil conservation system using fertilizer, contour farming, manure, lime and deep rooted legumes reduced runoff and soil loss. Over 1942 to 1945 12 fields compared conservation vs common practices, with corn yields rising from 62 to 122 bushels per acre and wheat from 15 to 25 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Bedell
Purdue Station
KNOW YOUR BREED Golden Palomino
W. J. Dryden discusses the Golden Palomino as a Palomino derived from a Palo Mino and Arabian cross. The article notes the breed’s larger, stronger build resembling quarter horses and a fiery temperament that can be tempered with training. It mentions Arabian blue-blood influence and references George Garretson’s riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garretson
Hormone Experiments Mentioned For Poultry Fattening
Dr. A. V. Nalbandov of the University of Illinois demonstrates successful hormone experiments to Lee Campbell and Ralph Inhoff of the Illinois Poultry Improvement Association. Prolactin hormones transform roosters into setting hens, showing potential in poultry production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Nalbandov
University of Illinois
Lee Campbell
Ralph Inhoff
Iinois Poultry Improvement Association
New Cheddar Cheese Method Uses Pasteurized Milk
A new method of producing American cheddar cheese greatly simplifies the process and lets the average cheesemaker yield uniform high quality. The method uses pasteurized milk with bacteria destroyed or removed and an added starter containing only essential bacteria with controlled acid and time.
Glass blocks sun heat with ferric oxide addition
Scientists develop ferric oxide glass that excludes about ninety percent of heat producing sun rays. Used in railroad car windows, the treated pane reduces glare and sunburn while a dehydrated air space prevents fogging for a clear view.
Ancient Alders Remedy for Indian Asthma
An old note details an American Indian asthma remedy using alder oil boiled and inhaled under a covered head. The practice involves inhaling fumes after boiling alder oil to aid breathing.
Local Officials and Agents Directory Snapshot
Directory list shows Paul D. Gibson Clare County Agent B C Mellencamp Isabella County Robert Ehleiner Chairman Clare County AAA Committee Gerald Fuller Chairman Isabella Stanley N Rader Isabella County 4 H Club Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
B. C. Mellencamp
Isabella County
Robert ©. Ehleiner
Gerald Fuller
Stanley N. Rader
4-H
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Morris
Battle Creek
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Medical Associates
R. H. Pino
Detroit
Pino
America
J. E. Hetar
Milan
Mt. Pleasant
Timekeeper
MT. Pleasant, Michigan
Gilmore Center
Gilmore Church OF Christ
Howard L. Krause
Fir
Farwell Lumber Co
Don Luce
Farwell, Mich
Purdue
W. J. Dryden
Clare Live Stock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns-Clare
Prince & Co
International Harvester Co
Chicago
Michigan
Geo. J. Lehr
Rosebush, Michigan
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