Eastern Star Grand Chapter Session Attended in Grand Rapids
Mrs Leona Towner Mrs Hazel Weber Mrs Doris Robison and Mrs Erma Wolfin attended the grand chapter session in Grand Rapids. Mrs Robison served as Grand Page. Other attendees included Mrs Alice Jensen Mrs Genevieve Gross Mrs Della Austin and Mrs Samuel Lambarth.
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Leona Towner
Hazel Weber
Doris Robison
Erma Wolfin
Grand Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Grand Rapids
Robison
Alice Jensen
Genevieve Gross
Della Austin
Samuel Lambarth
Near Perfect Weather Aids Michigan Harvest
Weather largely fair across Michigan boosts fall harvest ahead of schedule says the Federal State Crop Reporting Service. Rain shortages lift soil moisture concerns in parts as 90 percent of winter wheat planted and sugar beets nearing 30 percent harvested with yields likely better than last year. Apple harvest past peak and grape picking about three quarters complete.
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Lansing
Michigan
Federal
Farmers urged nationwide climatology centers for data
M M Kelso from Montana Agricultural Experiment Station urged four agricultural climatology centers at about one million dollars each to provide ground level weather data for farmers. R H Shaw backed the idea, noting ground temperatures, humidity, and moisture data would help crop yields and water use. C H M Von Bavel warned future water demand will rise as irrigation grows, increasing competition among municipalities agriculture and industry.
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Anw Agricultural Receive
M. M. Kelso
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Bozeman
Agricultural Research Institute
Kelso
R. H. Shaw
Department of Climatology
Iowa State College
Shaw
C. H. M. von Bavel
North Carolina State College
America
Pork Prices Likely To Drop Seasonally
The Agriculture Department predicts a further decline in pork prices with seasonally lower hog prices this fall and winter. A weekly nationwide meat survey shows 11,295,000 hogs slaughtered last week, up four percent from the prior week and just above the year-ago level.
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Agriculture Department
The Way of the Eagle Symbol of American Resolve
An essay extols the eagle as America’s emblem of initiative and resilience. It contrasts the eagle’s bold, upward-facing stance with the clam’s passive existence, arguing the nation’s future lies in bold striving through storms and challenges.
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America
Wood Chips Mulch Detail For Winter Plantings
A long lasting mulch using wood chips protects root zones and conserves moisture. Researchers note rising availability as utilities and orchardists dispose of brush, with chips praised for temperature control and winter protection of evergreens and new plantings. When applied repeatedly, a light fertilizer helps prevent nitrogen draw from soil.
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Homer L. Jacobs
Grass and Legume Seed Exports Rise Sharply
The Foreign Agriculture Service reports U S exports of grass and legume seeds climbed to 43 million pounds in fiscal 1957, up nearly 38 percent from 1956. Principal customers include Canada, West Germany, France, the Netherlands, Mexico and Japan.
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The
Foreign Agriculture. Service
U. S
U.S
Canada
West Germany
France
Netherlands
Mexico
Japan
Benson Says Family Farm Not Obsolete
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson reaffirmed that the family farm remains essential. He told a North Carolina audience that the family farm has always adapted to changes and still accounts for 96 percent of all U S farms.
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Ezra Taft Benson
North Carolina
United States
American Cotton Gains Importance in France 1956 57 Season
The Foreign Agricultural Service reports U S cotton again held major role in France with 27 percent of 1 576 000 bales imported during 1956 57. France entered 1957 58 with over four months of cotton on hand. An aside notes Detroits original name Fort Ponchartrain du Detroit when under French control in 1701.
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Foreign Agricultural Service
France
Agriculture Department
U. S
FAS
Detroit
Fort Ponchartrain du
County Federation Women Meet at Milan Oct 21
The Washtenaw Federation of Women’s Clubs gathered at Milan Community House on October 21. Saline attendees included Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Bisel, Mrs. Shenk, Mrs. Heeiiginger, Mrs. Bixby, and Mrs. Kern. A talk by Syrian student Khalil Hilu of Eastern Michigan College discussed Arab U.S. relations. Milan High School Glee Club provided entertainment. A tribute honored late president Mrs. James Breakey, led by Mrs. Meredith Bixby. Milan’s Mrs. Carleton Heilbronn presided.
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Washtenaw Federation of Women’s Clubs
Milan
Saline
Carl Mannn
Renebeen Bisel
Edwin Shenk
Arthur Heeiiginger
Meredith Bixby
Charles Kern
Khalil G. E. L. Hilu
Eastern Michigan College
U.S
James Breakey
Meredith Bixpy
Carleton Heilbronn
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