4-H Alumni Invited For Peace Missions
Washtenaw county 4-H agents announce former 4-H members are invited to volunteer for the Peace Corps. The two year assignment could start December 1 in Latin America, focusing on rural youth programs with training in Washington DC and in country language and culture.
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Peace Corps
Robert McCrory
Sharon Hall
Washtenaw County
Latin America
McCrory
Miss Hall
The Day The Tractors Stopped A Farm Petroleum Debate
In this dream of petroleum shortage, tractors halt and surpluses collapse. Jack McKendry of Farmers Petroleum Cooperative notes wide farm dependence on oil for plowing, harvesting, and feeding, warning supplies govern production. The Free-Lo Extension group meets September 20 at Elton Hieber’s house.
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America
Jack McKendry
Farmers Petroleum Cooperative
McKendry
Michigan
Free-Lo
Elton Hieber
Christmas Workshop Set For October 2 and 3
The Home Economics Council and Past Chairman's Club of Cooperative Extension Service announce a Christmas Workshop for all interested on October 2 and 3. Sessions cover cone craft log planter Japanese paper cutting gift wrapping and candle decorating. Registration closes September 15. bring a sack lunch if staying for both sessions.
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Home Economics Council
S Club of Cooperative Extension Service
Dearborn
Cooperative Extension Service
Ann Arbor
Normandy
Training Offered Group Officers Training Offered
All chairmen vice chairmen secretaries and treasurers meet September 18 at 7 30 p m in rooms 1 and 2 County Building for their annual Officers Training. Miss Ruth Peck from Michigan State University will discuss duties and the Extension Office Secretary will explain secretaries responsibilities. An open workshop Teaching Leaders to Teach is planned September 19 from 10 a m to 3 30 p m in the County Building rooms 1 and 2 Ann Arbor. All interested invited.
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Ruth Peck
Michigan State University
Leon Chapman
Ann Arbor
Child Study Club to Join Christmas Workshop
Washtenaw county Cooperative Extension Service sponsors a Christmas workshop for Child Study Club members on October 2 and 3 at the 4-H Activities Building on Saline Ann Arbor Road. Call Mrs Bliss Charles at Hozel 97482 for details. Applications must be in by September 15.
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Child Study Club
Washtenaw County Cooperative Extension Service
Saline-Ann Arbor Rd
Bliss Charles
Hozel
Tank Testing Unit Checks Accuracy
Early results from Michigan Agriculture foods and standards division show a new farm bulk milk tank test unit provides equal service to producers and dairies. Of 91 tanks tested, 32 were inaccurate, with 17 favoring producers and 15 favoring dairies, errors up to 7 gallons. The unit targets tanks 200 to 800 gallons and relies on proper calibration and level installation.
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Michigan Department of Agriculture
Portable milk testing unit and accessories detailed
Calibrated measures of 50 gal lon 10 gal 5 gal 1 gal lon and fractions accompany a portable testing unit with an electrical pump and hoses to remove water from the tank. A lightweight van transports the unit as farm bulk milk tanks grow in use. The Agricultural Director notes the need for accurate testing and economical equipment to protect producers and dairies. Gift idea teased: a subscription to the Reporter for $3t.
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G. S. McIntyre
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