Vol. 33, No. 3 c ga MARCH 1, 1955 33rd r • Ste ed-U 19-----way Ton of FB Garden Iscusslon Topic On Television Subject for discussion at Com- Seeds to Greece~ munity Farm Bureau meetings in March: "Michigan's Water Rights and Resources." grams on the subject: Television pro- o February 18 five large boxes miles from here. But we must March 2, 8 :30 p. m.- WKAR- of garden seeds-over a ton- plant it." They did, on their poor- TV, Michigan State college. Chan- were shipped from the Farm est soil, unplowed and untended nel 60. Bureau Services garden seeds during the summer, yet when March 9, 1:00 p. m.-WNEM- r department in Lansing to the harvest came the American hy- TV, Bay City, thannel 5. mountain villages of northern brid corn out-produced their S ANLEY M. 0 ELL March 19. 1:30 p. m.-WOOD- Greece. corn by 50 % and their own seed TV, Grand Rapids. Channel 7. Lcg:sl five Counsel of Michig n F'arm u '" u corn had been planted on their The boxes contained these gard- best soil, March 28, 7:00 p. m.-WPAG- plowed and tended TV, Ann Arbor, Channel 20. Confusion, ind cision, and contro rs r f- den seeds: 630 pounds peas, 300 throughout the summer. pounds sweet corn, 300 pounds ----:..--.~---- nancing a tepp d-up program of highw y 'on n Said Mr. Sower, "They take 63350 I lima beans, 630 packages of swiss chard, carrots, squash, turnips, our word for anything now." On have characterized the curr nt s ssion of th radishes, and peppers, and 250 February 18 a shipment of 7,000 Legislature. The proposal to bond Mi hi n packages of miscellaneous seeds. bushels of U. S. hybrid seed corn These have a total value well was loaded over $800 and are a gift from bound out of New York for Greece. This also Membet s of 1t billion dollars to finance such a program for hi purpo es seems to be dead, at Ie st for this y r. Michigan people through CROP, was a contribution from CROP. the Program. Christian Rural In 1949 Church World Service Overseas In 1953 and 1954 smaller ship- ments of hybrid seed corn were sent. Farm The ac ion taken by the Michigan Farm Bur of directors, reported in the February issu of th Michi .. Membership in the Michigan sent a representative, Mr. Edson gan Farm ews, may have had consid r bl to d Sower, formerly from Flint, Farm Bureau for 1955 stood at Michigan, to Greece to survev 63,350 on Feb. 23. This is 96 % of this situation. You will recall tha th MFB dir the relief needs. A little lateVr the goal of 65,918. Twenty coun- ties have exceeded their 1955 adopted a comprehensive statement plaining wh a team of five Americans and one Scandanavian youth were sent goals. Livingston leads with 124% opposed the bond issue and fav~r d a "pay- s-y u-go" to Greece under direction of the of goal, Cheboygan has 123%, World Council of Churches and Bay has 122%. Others over goal program. Other substantial groups have sine tak n headed by Mr. Sower. Their are Alcona, Alpena, Benzie, Ber- similar position and these arguments seem to m k n work has been mainly teaching rien, Branch, Genesee, Missaukee, and helping the village farmers Monroe, Montgomery, Ogemaw, with the majority of he lawmakers. to produce more and better sup- Presque Isle, Saginaw, Sanilac, plies of food. St. Joseph, Tuscola, VanBuren, ues ions which face the lawmakers r I tiv to th Washtenaw. highway finance snarl are: How much additional rev nu Regional standings are: East MEMBERS of the State Committee of the Christian Rural Overseas P~gram were present Feb. 18 Central 100%, Northeastern 100%, is needed? How is it to be raised? How will it b divid when 5 boxes of garden seeds-over a ton-were shipped from the Farm Bureau Services garden Southwestern 98%, Southeastern up among the three road building authoritie , th seeds dep't at Lansing to the people of northern Greece. Left to right, Russell Hartzler, state CROP 97%, Central 95%, Northwestern director; Dan Reed, Michigan Farm Bureau: Elmer Lightfoot, executive secretary of Michigan Fu- 92%, West Central 86%. County State Highway Department, the County Road om 1 ~ ture Farmers of America: Milon Grinnell, editor of Michigan Farmer. See article on this page. standings Feb. 23: sions, and the cities and villages? Ideas as to th amount 1955 Members % of of incr ase in the motor fuel tax rate vary from !;2c to 2 AFBF Asks U.S. County 1 Livin ston 2 3 Bay heboygan Goal Feb. 23 Goal 1,191 1,1 1 124 2. I) 1.51 353 123 1, 'i5 122 per gallon. It is frequently suggested that'th tax rate on commercial vehicles should b rais d 25 (~ . wight 4 'I'uscola 1, 71 2.130 111 To Get Tough 5 B nzie 6 St. Joseph 7, A1cona 230 1.091 .1.223 361 21i3 11-1 403 112 112 ~orne fe I that all of the new Constitutional revenue should be d voted to the been introduced but most of th e Amendments have Your Storage of Farm About Exports 10 11 12 9 :\Jontmor ncy Branch I nro Wa. ht naw B rri n 1 6 1,691 1.31 1,620 2,397 20 1.830 1.427 1,721 2,513 112 10 1 106 105 expansion of Michigan's system of :neasures are still pending in the interstate and art rial trunk line . committees been r ferr d. to which th y have Another proposal ould turn Bureau Fertilizer ti~~ s't~:re~~~~~ttf~:rlrm:::t~ .hat other segments of he econ- i !J~{;;,. d~:>"~' . Ward G. Hodge resident of the 1ichigan Farm nureau announced of Snover, eb. 23 that 1:1 14 15 16 a rlnaw Van Bur n o maw.................... 3 11.' • k !........... 2,251 456 2,339 1,933 2,01 404 104 46 104 104 103 over 75% of the new revenue to the State Highway nd allow only 25% MFB Legislativ Dep rtm nt M mb rs of the 1 gi lativ be i id Committ e. com- PHILLIP TURNER 17 n 1.491 1.50 101 itt of the Michigan ai m been able to do, occasionally a omy face, an American Farm the board of directors of the Farm 1 anilac 2.13 2,1:10 100 between the counties, citie , and Bureau and staff members Fertilizer Quality Control 19 Alpena 592 5!)4 100 are few bags will show "bag -set". Bureau Federation trade expert Bureau has unanimously express- 20 Presque Isle 470 470 100 villages. Others urge that the keeping close watch on th me- In rare instances we have a bag declared today. ed its approval of the proposal 21 Lapeer 1,61 1.616 99 new revenue be allocated the sures being introduced and the Our Farm Bureau fertilizer 22 Calhoun 1.544 1.53 99 manufacturing plants at Kal- of hard fertilizer. If these few to change the name of Michigan 23 Kalamazoo 1.212 1,1 6 !l same as existing weight and gas progress being made concermna bags are dropped onto a flat Gwynn Garnett, Washington, State College "to a title that more 24 Glad vin 413 405 9 tax income, that is 44% to the pending amazoo and Saginaw are pro- 25 Huron legislation, The ME'B ducing granulated plant foods surface with the wide part of D. C., Director of Foreign Trade adequately expresses its service 26 Ieco. ta 1,997 37 1,908 797 96 95 State Highway Department, 37% legislative committee was in ses- r which have been going out to the bag hitting evenly on the Development for the Federation, as one of the state's leading uni- 27 .·W ~lichigan 1,065 1,017 95 to the counties, and 19% to the sion at the Lansing headquarter: farmers in great volume for the floor, once on each side, the told, the National Council of versities." The directors met at 2 29 Arenac Ingham 425 1.171 403 1,112 95 95 cities and villages. February 22 and carefully re- plant food should in most cases American Importers that "the Lansing ebruary 22. Their reso- 30 Ionia 1,302 1.214 93 viewed a large number of bills spring season. A few words about You may recall that the Mich- proper storage are timely. .become free flowing. If this majority of these farm imports uti on said: 31 Barry 1,255 1,170 93 and constitutional amendm nts, 32 Isabella 1,206 1,127 93 igan Farm Bureau position is that process doesn't do it, get in touch are coming in under concessions 33 Ottawa 1.567 1,444 92 They examined each proposal St9ring well-cured fertilizer, es- with your. dealer. granted under the Reciprocal "The Michigan Farm Bureau 34 Macomb 1.162 1,065 92 "in any such augmented highway from the standpoint of whether pecially Farm Bureau, high anal- The Farm Bureau's plant food I'rade Agreements Act." looks with favor upon the title of i~ .•.fani tee Gratiot 291 1.497 278 1.362 92 91 program, equitable consideration or not it is in line with, or an- ysis plant foods, is simple. For manufacturing program is plan- Speaking in behalf of the Farm 'Michigan State University of 37 Oakland 1.145 I.Q44 91 should be given to all types of tagonistic to, any official position best results, pick a dry storage ned to assure the farmer a uni- BtlI' e a u-a non-governmental FRED W. RUEHS of Caledonia celebrated his 100th birthday Agriculture and Applied Science,' i~ Allegan Kent 2, 161 1,920 1,600 1.42:1 89 n roads, including state trunk of the state organization. Th 'y area. The bags should be stack- form, granulated, high analysis general farm organization of I,· or a similar designation that em- 10 Hillsdale 1,549 1,366 8 lines, county primary roads, also tried to analyze what it: ed not more than eight high, and plant food which will pour 609,461 farm families in 48 states January 30 on the Kent county farm where he has resided since braces the broad and varied ~1 Jackson Oceana 1.151 1,025 765 676 county local roads and municipal effect might b on farm familie in such a manner that there is easily, and won't clog in the and Puerto Rico-he made it functions of the institution in 143 Lenaw e 1,643 1,425 streets, not merely super high- if it were enacted. good air circulation within the farmer's equipment. clear that the Federation strong- 1~69. He is the father of .three sons and five daughters, well- East Lansing. ~t t. Eaton lair 1.460 1.270 1.4 7 1.300 ways, as some interests are now The Michigan Farm Bur au pile. Moisture and extreme tem- ly urged enactment of the bill "This Board of Directors voices 46 Antrim 475 416 currently advocating." Ou~ discount to farmers for now before Congress to extend known in the Kent County Farm board of directors has taken perature avoided. fluctuations are to be taking delivery of fertilizer in the Act. Bureau. Mr. Ruehs was one of its appreciation of the great ser- t 7 Osceola linton 6 7 1.592 592 1,355 The plan receiving the most unanimous action endorsing the the first members. He retired vice the institution is rendering 49 Cal' 971 .1G favorable consideration, especial- provisions of H-156 which would There is an advantage in buy- winter and storing it on the farm However, he called for a re- Iuskegon 526 442 from farming at 85. Michigan agriculture, and urges ~~ Chartevolx 3 3 317 ly in the House, would provide change the name of the Michigan ing Farm Bureau fertilizer early works to advantage two ways: view of reciprocal concessions that the university status it has 52 hlawass 1.1 7 977 for an increase of 1 ¥2 cents per State ColI ge of Agricultur and in the year. The fertilizer has (l) It enables the Farm Bureau given to foreign countries I who The Ruehs family came from Wayne 595 4 4 factories to work continuously achieved be recognized in its ~~ Iosco 231 1 9 gallon in the gas tax rate and a Applied Science to th Michigan been mixed properly and has had have denied to American pro- Germany in 1867 when Fred was title. 55 1Ia on 661 531 •time for a complete cure. The by transferring cured fertilizer ducers the benefit of their con- 12. They settled in Paris town- 56 Mid la nd 621 49 boost of 25 % in the weight tax State University of Agriculture granulation process in itself is from factory storage to farm cessions. ship, Kent county. He remembers "We urge the early approval by 57 Kalka .ka 102 2 on commercial vehicles. This is and Applied Science. The full storage. (2) the farmer has on 5 Emm t 309 2H an adaption of the original House text of their resolution,' giving the best guarantee of free flow- the day in 1869 when they moved tile Michigan Legisla ture and 59 Montcalm 1.130 6 ing fertilizer. hand the analyses he wants for "We are asking Congress to to a farmstead near Caledonia. concurrence by Governor Wil- 61 60 Tewaygo 73 547 Bill 65 introduced by Rep. Emil the reasons for this timely ac- spring, and he gets as a discount provide in the Act a provision to Clare 200 148 Petz and 29 other members of the tion, appears elsewhere in this It was all trees. Their first home liams of the legislation to accom- 62 'Vex ford 300 211 Despite the best that man has the cost of storage. suspend U.S. concessions when t.·eg-o House. issue of the Michigan Farm News. was a 12- x 12-foot shack. The plish the above objective. Enact- 63 134 90 Aids Safety Council r" . ".' ~ " " < ••••••••.•.•••••••••••• ~ Van B uren foreign countries fail to live up to their commitments isting trade agreements," under ex- he de- next spring the roof of the shack ment at this time is particularly gave way under a heavy snow, appropriate so they moved into a log stable recognition as a well deserved in connection with TOT A LS Arenac ABA • 65,918 63,350 96 The new revenue distributed would be present formula, that is 44% to Farmers Federation Dairy Proposals. The legislative on the basis of the committee of th Michigan Dairy and Georg' clared. Just completed. the State Highway Department, S. McIntyre, director of th the Centennial Celebration of 100 He pointed out that the U.S. In 187&'Mr. Ruehs was 24. He years of service by Michigan Doing Well 37% to the counties, and 19% to Michigan Department of Agricul- Qualifies for is now importing competitive he said, foreign $1.7 billion of farm products. countries Yet, con- was married to Eliza Fischer and State College. began farming on his own. When "The board of directors of the members Arenac County Farm Bureau George Tulloch of th cities and villages, with the ture, met with the MFB 1 gisla provision that the amount of tive committee discuss several February pending 22 to legisla- she passed away in 1939 they had Michigan Farm Bureau hereby Orner, Thomas Logan of Stand- money going to the state might Group Life tinue farm restrictions products against including poultry and animal products. U.S. lard, been married nearly 60 years. instructs President Mr. Ruehs once planned to be a to forward copy of this resolution Ward Hodge ish, Charles Yenior of Sterling and Henry Ellison of Au Gres be used to finance revenue bonds. tive measures This feature is being considered at the insistence of Governor dairy industry. relative to the These include a bill to raise the minimum butter- Van Buren County Farm Bu- teacher, but the death of his to Governor Williams and to are directors of the Arenac reau has qualified for Farm Bu- farm products "The $1.7 billion of competitive father in 1879 changed that. In- 'members of the Michigan Senate Artificial Breeders Ass'n. Mr. Williams who feels that the fat content of various typ s of amounts to over "pay-as-you-go" plan gets results ice cream and to cut down the reau's Group Life Insurance. Wal- five percent stead he became an outstanding and the House of Representa- Logan is president. Leonard do Dick, president, and Lynnford of the value of farmer. He was president of the tives." Gulvas is secretary. 100 dairy- too slowly. In its present form it amount of air which can legally domestic production of these same be contained in ice cream and a Goss, roll call chairman, announc- products and to over 16 percent Caledonia Cooperative Creamery • men and their wives attended carries a referendum. rather far-reaching proposal to ed that 524 members have enroll- of the total U.S. imports," he ex- for 22 years. Mr. Ruehs' sons and daughters Grange For ich. the annual meeting January at Standish to hear that 1954 was 11 Feb. 24 this bill passed the amend the law passed one year ed for the Group Life Plan. En- plained. House 92 to 0, and was given ago legalizing, for Michigan, the rollment will be open for another • live in Caledonia township. They State UniverSity the best year in seven years of immediate effect. It now goes to use of bulk milk dispensers. This month, hoping to enroll 800 fam- are: Ernest W., Paul, and Walter successful operation. Other mem- This resolution was adopted by the Senate where it must be five bill would place in the statut ilies in the plan. Van Buren County is the fourth county to qualify for the Group Insurance CO'S Ruehs; Miss Clara Ruehs, Mrs. George Herman, Waldeck, Mrs. Henrietta Mrs. Godfrey Peters, islative Committee February 23,- bers of the board are: Char les the Michigan State Grange Leg- Dreyer and Eugene Hauser. days before being acted upon. Schools. Despite the reluctance many provisions embodied in departmental which ar now 1 'gu- 1955: lations. It would require that 10- and Mrs. A. P. Marutz. Mr. Fred St. Joe Entertains Life Plan. Others are Barry, Oce- ana and St. Joseph counties. Berrien, Alcona and Kalamazoo Elec Hazel Ruehs and son, Paul, and daugh- "We congratulate ter, Clara, make their home to- State College on its 100 years of M i chi g a n New Members of the members of the legislature ounce glasses be used in s rvm to add to Michigan's bonded debt, milk from dispens rs. Th pr the Senators have now approved ent law specifi that not gether. Old members of St. Joseph WARD G: HODGE, president the Michigan Farm Bureau, and of Farm Bureau members are con- sidering the Group Life Plan. To qualify for the plan an ap- and Knirk Mich. FB Leads growth and service. veloped into one of the largest institutions It has de- of higher education County Farm Bureau entertained new members at a dinner pro- the proposal to bond the state for than 8 ounces of milk shall $100,000,000 to provide a fund to served, and the glass must b of assist especially needy school dis- not less than 9-ounce capacity, Boswell Stevens of" Mississippi, plicant must belong to a Com- Russel E. Hazel of Richland The Jan. 31 membership report in America. Because of the gram at Centreville Grange hall tricts with construction of addi- The new proposal would a] 0 pr - will represent the American munity Farm Bureau, be in rea- was re-elected president of the of the American Farm Bureau breadth and scope of its curricu- the evening of Feb. 24. Stanlev Conal facilities. One day it fell 2 vide for a $5 license for ach di • Farm Bureau on the Farm Con- sonably good health, not over 60 Farm Bureau Life Insurance showed Michigan in 1st place lum of undergraduate and post- Powell spoke on the Farm Bu;- votes short of the needed number pensing machin . ference of the National Safety years of age, and able to work Company at the 4th annual meet- with 93 % of the AFBF member- graduate instruction and its pre- eau program. of affirmative votes but on the Members of th MFB 1 Council. Mr. Hodge will repre- regularly. At least 60% of those ing at Lansing Feb. 22. Ren A. ship goal. Indiana has 8~'.8% eminent academic standing, we OUTSTANDING • following day it was reconsidered tive committee didn't s m v r sent state Farm Bureau presi- eligible .must enroll in each com- DeRuiter of McBain was elected Only 2700 memberships needed to urge that at the present session of and approved with 2 votes to favorably impres ed with om dents and Mr. Stevens is a mem- munity group to qualify the vice-president. Albert A. Brind- put Michigan rn 1st place. The the Legislature the current status YOUNG FARMER I spare. This is Senate Joint Reso- these suggestions and g v h ber of the AFBF board of direct- group. Enough groups must en- ley of West Branch was elected race ends March 15. Michigan has of this great institution be appro- You may nominate someone lution "D" and is in the form of a visiting dairym n no suran ors. The appointments were roll to make the plan workable to the board of directors. J. F. been 1st or 2nd for the past five priately recognized by changing for the nation's outstanding Constitional Amendment. If it as to just what th i fin I made by AFBF President Char- in the county. Yaeger of East Lansing was re- years. Contact that friend who its name to the Michigan State young farmer, age 21 to 35. Nom- receives the necessary 2/3 major- tion would be. T ntativ les Shuman at the direction )f More than 2,000 Farm Bureau elected secretary-treasurer, and will join when invited! University of Agriculture and ination form may be had from ity in the House and if this ac- ment was reach d that th the board of dir ctors. members have Farm Bureau Nile Vermillion of DeWitt was re- Applied Science. This action your local Junior Chamber of tion .is taken soon enough, the ent provision of the law Group Life insurance, which is elected ass't sec'y-treas. • $1,000 for husband, or wife, or Blaque Knirk of Quincy was elected vice-president. Albert A. would be especially timely during Commerce or the Michigan Jun- proposal will be submitted to the require voters at the April 4 election. that "all u bu Brindley of West Branch was this centennial year." di pen ers, xc pt I Flour ior Chamber of Commerce, 123 0 Enriched flour is simply flour both. re-elected president of the Farm elected to the board. Other offi- The investor • who survives South Grand Ave., Lansing. is try must be made by April 2. En- During the month and a hal Iicen d child w lrar Bureau Mutual Insurance Com- cers re-elected are J. F. Yaeger, since the lawmakers came to and public and IV t to which has been added the B It's better to do a little task pany at the 6th annual meeting E as t Lansing, secretar-y-trea- the man who can see the differ- Eugene R. Groh of the Michigan Lansing, progress has been rather hall b op rat d i vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin well than to be lost in a great un- at Lansing, Feb. 22. Kenneth O. surer; Nile L. Vermillion, DeWitt, ence between a chance and a sure Farm Bureau heads the Michigan slower than usual. As thi is writ- r he th mil 1 and niacin. dertaking. Johnson of Freeland was re- ass't sec'y-treas. thing. committee. ten 325 bills and 24 propos d (Continu d on TWO March 1, 1955 MICHIGAN FARM NEW ea Bureau nuary 12, 1923 fir t day, u at It. E. Lov tt • t., by flub- Florida Folders 2nd-vice chairman; Mrs. Richard H 1 Centreville R-l, sec- I and I thought that you migl:.:: like their id a. Hot dogs, Sloppy We have some new Florida Folders. age gans, Joes, spudnuts, candy, coffee, It was Marthy who answered the ad, re~rrs' ear the Women's Com- pop, were served an~ there was ("The Woman:' quoth Adam, "She made me") mit~es :re striving to have bet- a dispenser for serving popcorn And reading is driving me mad. · t and CIgarettes. $1,628.78 was tel' attendance recor d s sen t mo. ith fit f $49416 The lure they so artfully carry the stat , also trying to improve taken in, WI a pro 1 0 .. DIRECTORS AT LARGE PURPOSE OF FARM Glea, on E. Halliwlll Hob rt E. Walter \Vightman mith Oladwln, R-4 Fowlervllle F nnville, R-1 I (Discounted some fifty per cent) Tugs hard at my indolent nature: Bends further my natural bent. 6 over their 1954 record~. At the State decided to make an award to ~he Institute we Macomb county is headed by Mrs. Allen Penzien 30-2. The Macomb ladies have of Romeo, Repr nUng county having t e .greatest IIT;- had a dress project for several BUREAU The purpose of this Associa- WOMEN 11'. OF FARM arlton Ball BUREAU Alblun, R-1 The Siren so cutely depicted rlct 1 provement over their l.ast ~ear s years. This year they gave J.•Imited to Farm Bureau :M mbera. tion shall be the advancement Are out of my class, it would seem. attendance recor~i. T~IS will be forty dresses to the Goodfellows R pre. enting Mrs. Byron Eley, Chairman Ill. cription: 40 c snt.s a yt ar of our. members' interests edu- But sea shells and sunburn are blameless, done at the Institute I? Ja~1Ua!y to be distributed with their cationally, legislatively, and JUNIOR FARM BUREAU And even Old Hiram can dream. Constantine Vol. 33 March 1, 1955 No.3 economically. Paul L .lpprnnd t Pigeon 1956. I am sure we m Dlstrl~t Christmas baskets. They con- "Come, fish in the teeming brown waters," The Women's Committee in I can improve over last year s tributed $109.43 to the Cancer \ r District 1 has been busy the records. The help ~f every Farm Society, $100 to the polio fund, The Chambers of Commerce suggest. Communi y Farm "Come, share our hospitable climate." Now just who are we, to protest? As I look at the snow through the windo~, past month making up their new Bureau ' programs The programs for the corning y~ar. make the best better. are quite varied and they propose an interesting member District 2 IS needed to I along with their many other pro- jects. Washtenaw county ladies meet urea Fast blanketing Fond memory urge within me, garden and lawn "Oh pack up your stuff and be gone. I lOne and busy year for Farm Bureau Mrs. Sher~an RichaTds, Chairman Women. of the first events of the t early spring for District 1 wom- Fenton R-2 District 3 eonsists of six coun- under the leadership Leonard Engel of Ypsilanti. county is divided into six sec- tions, each headed of Mrs. by an area The CLARE L. MeG HAN "Be gone from that bone-chilling Winter ties: Livingston, Oakland, Mon- chairman. These chairmen make en is the two-day camp at St. Coordinator of Community Farm Bureaus for MFB That lingers so long into Spring. I Mary's Lake, near Battle Creek roe, Macomb, Wayne. Washtenaw, They participate and in all up the executive County women's committee. board of the Go soak up a few weeks of sunshine March 8 and 9. For several Dear Community Farm Bureau Memoers: , State projects, and go along with Way down where the mocking birds sing. years, Districts 1 and 2 have held Most of their meetings are all As ou sec, there is a new person writing thi column this month. the state program. They espe- day. The mornings are spent in camp together for a bit of recrear I am sure that we will all miss Wesley Hawl y, but we want to wish "Relaxing restores the ambition cially like this year's program, rolling cotton balls and wrapping tion, relaxation and information him well in his new activities in the Northcrn -P ninsula organizing It's good for the blood pressure, too." inasmuch, as there is a greater bandages for the University of on various subjects. We women County Farm Bureaus up there. So whispers the tempter within me number of projects to select from Michigan hospital. might saY,-a chance to get away I am going to try and carryon the work of Community Group Pro- Till I am convinced it is true. I from the dishpan, get a new to suit their particular their respective counties. needs in Wayne county under the lead- • motion that Mr. Hawley so ably started. We hope to carry into the Till I yearn for the sun and the ocean ,~lease on life, or just rest u~ a bit before that job of sprmg Districts 3 and 5 have held ership of their- chairman, Miss job the same enthusiasm and Farm Bureau spirit that he had. Spealcinq of "Farm Bureau Spirit," does your community group have And the gentle waves lapping the beach: Where the moon looks a few sizes bigger ,housecleaning starts. joint camp for the past several Henrietta Burch R-l, has set up tentative of Plymouth, plans years at Waldenwoods in Hart- This year we are also locking for their first rural-urban meet- it? Mayb you will ask what is mutual gains, enthusiasm for build it: And the stars dangle just out of reach. land. This spring March 8-9, it? I think that "Farm Bureau Farm Bureau, the work it is do- I forward to meeting with two we shall jOin with Districts 2 ing. The theme of the meeting to R. S. Clark other districts. Districts 3 and 5 emphasize the mutual interests Spirit," means a sense of "doing ing, and the place in society it 1. Sing in your group meeting, and 4 and will enjoy camp to- 315 North Grinnell Street are join' g us at camp. The Camp right"-working for community exemplifies. "The American Farm Bureau Jackson, Michigan I Committee has made plans for a gether at St. Mary's Lake, Battle of both groups. betterment, cooperating with If you'd like your group to Spirit." I very interesting progam. Re- Creek, thus enabling us to ex- Wayne FB women served the fri nds and neighbors not for in- have this "Spirit," I'd like to sug- 2. Have some recreation. pand our program. lunch for the Wayne County During 1954 sales at St. Louis servations are to be. sent in at dividual gains necessarily, but gest some ways in which you can Extension Service "Little Far- were: cattle 16,856, calves 6630, once to Mrs. Ray E. B:ant, Belle- Livingston county's chairman mers Week" in January. ThL; 3. Start your meetings on time hogs 33,100, sheep 16,682. I vue R. 1. Camp fee ~s $7:75 f~r of the Women;s committee is Mrs. was a two-day program of ed- and end on time. Ray Montague has been em- t~e two days. Bedding IS fUI- Henry Roggenkamp, of Fenton. ucational meetings for farmers,' . . ployed to assist in the manage- mshed.. . This year for the first time they 4. Have at least one worthwhile Yards CooperatI:ves, Inc., auction ment. I .These cou.ntles make up DIS- had a Rural Mothers' March in and the ladies were ,;~sDecia1]'7 happy to be of service ~to t~~Js project. sales at St. LOUIS sold a total of I Three directors were elected:. tnict 1: Ber-rien, Cass, Kalamazoo, the polio drive. This has- never program. 5. Go home from each meeting $4,384,026 worth of liv:estock !or John Murphy of Mt. Pleasant, Fay I Van Buren, and St. Joseph. These been done in the county before, with a sense of well being and 15,593 farmers in 1954, according to reports given at the annual I Kennecott I G of St. Charles, Maurice f St J hns I are the women wh~ have b~en and the women did an excellent elected to serve their respective job! They also did something District 1 accomplishment. . 27 ove 0 . 0 . ti f thi meeting at St. LOUIS, January . I The board of directors elected coun res or IS year: rather unique at Christmas time. Mrs. Dale Root, Chairman In the ncar future we hope to The Cooperative conducts a, these officers: President, Lester Berrien: Mrs. John Walters, Instead of exchanging gifts they Barryton R-l get around the state and get to livestock auction sale each M011- i Allen of Ithaca; vice-president, Coloma R-l chairman; Mrs. Wil- adorned a Christmas tree with Mason county. The highlight know more of you and to renew day starting at 12 noon. During Maurice Gove, St. Johns; secre- liam Anderson, Coloma R-2, 1st- silver donations which went to of our February meeting was a ~cquaintances. In the meantime the week there is a daily market tary-treasurer, B. P. Pattison of vice chairman; Mrs. James Wire, the polio fund. review by Mrs. Floyd vr ood of if your group is doing an out- for cattle, calves, hogs and sheep. East Lansing. 2nd-vice c airman; Mrs. Chester Oakland county has for its Custer of her experiences when standing community service, let Wars eo, B rrien Springs, secre- chairman, Mrs. Fred Up craft of she, with her husband, attended me hear from you and we'll see tary. Holly. The Oakland County a part of 36th annual American that your group is mentioned in this column. Who will be first? CLASSI lED ADS Cass: Mrs. Norman Harvey, Farm Bureau Women's Commit- tee have established the "Laura Farm Bureau convention in New York, December 14-16 and also By the records we see that Jones, chairman; Mrs. William portions of the 20th annual meet- Classified advertisements are cash with order II! the followinq Harris, Cassopolis R-3, 1st-vice Jean Stover Loan Fund" at the quite a number of new groups rates: 10 cents per word for one edition. Ads to appear in two chairman; Mrs. Berle Blanchard, Mt. Carmel Hospital in Detroit. ing of the American Farm Bur- have been organized this month eau Women's Committee in ses- or more editions take the rate of 8 cents per word f.diiion. Marcellus R-3, 2nd-vice chair- This fund is a memorial to Laura and that more are being organiz- sion at that time. She told of These rates based on guarantee of 60,000 or more subscribers. man; and -Mrs, Frank Benedict, Jean Stover, daughter of Mrs. ed. We want to welcome these Dewey Stover, vice' chairman the tour to the United Nations groups into the Farm Bureau They are members of the Michigan Farm Bureau. Cassopolis R-1 , secretary. of District 3 and a member of and other places of interest, family and hope that the mem- bers participating in them may ===========~======::::::::::::==.l.l. Kalamazoo: Mrs. Howard Cor- the ~akland County Women's Oceana county. The Oceana LIVE$TOCK bus, Kalamazoo R-7, chairman; Committee. county women's committee held have a rich e. perience in helping Mrs. Ed ard Ballinger, School- 'Miss Stover, a graduate of Mt .. their February meeting at the to make your Farm Bureau a MILKL 'G HORTHORNS - Buy TOWNLI E White Leghorns bred to craft R-1, 1st-vice chairman; your n xt ire from Michigan's P: m- fulfill your complete needs for replace- Carmel Hospital, died in the ser- Fox Hall in Shelby. Twenty- bigger and' better organization. i r Herd. Bull c::tlve and yearlIngs. ment and production. 41st year, 28 Mrs. Lawrence Rhoda, School- vice of her country in Germany, Also females. \Ve are h adquarters years ]{OP and Progeny Testing Pro- four women came in spite of 6 Our hat is off to the following for r gist red Shropshire Sheep. Stan- gram under Michigan ROP. Fully craft R-l, 2nd-vice chairman; July '1954. inches of wet snow and more six counties, who, according to ley M. Pow 11, Ingleside Farm, Ionia fitted for the job of making money tor and Mrs. Muir Osborn, Scotts This is a revolving fund and falling, to see the Associated R-l, :\lichigan. (l-tf-29b) you. .Bred for High Production, Ex- R-l , secretary. our records, have organized the cellent Egg Quality, Good Body Size, the recipient. will pay the money Country Women of the World High Laying House Livability. 'l'hl:" most new Community Farm Bu- C. back as soon after graduation as slides shown by Mrs. .Peacock SALESMEN WANTED year get your Leghorn Chicks direct Van Buren: Mrs. James reaus so far this year: MAKE $75 AND UP every week. Pull from th,q Breeder. Strain Cross No. 30, Burns, Paw Paw R-3, chairman; possible, so that other students and the numerous articles from U. S. R. O. P. White Rocks. Michigan In first place is Berrien coun- or part time. Take order for Amer- ica's largest selling, nationally adver- U. . Approvec, - Pullorum Clean. Mrs. Carl Buskirk, Paw Paw may be helped through school foreign countries displayed by tised LIQUID FERTILIZER. Sold with Free Catalog explains ful~J the tory R-2, 1st-vice chairman; Mrs. Wil- in the same way. the members. There were art- ty with eight new groups. Money-Back Guarantee. No Invest- of Townllne Chicks.-Write Today! icles from Austria, Greece, Nor- ment Write "Na-Chur~," 437 Monroe TOW LL E POULTRY FARM, Box liam Wood, Hartford R-l, secre- Monroe counJy's chairman is way, Second Ottawa county with St., Marion. Ohio. (lO-6t-33b) 55-Ii" Zeeland. Michigan. (11-6t-8~b) tary. Burma, Japan, Korea, Mrs. Lawrence Koppelman of Sweden, England, Sicily and five new groups. Tied for third L 'TRODUCING "EGG-.~oHCK"LEG- Ottawa Lake. The ladies in this Africa. FOR SALE HOR_ 'S. The answer to poultry pro- St. Joseph: Mrs. Donald Pierce, with four new groups each are fits in today's competitive market. In- county really outdid themselves PL. KING SHEARS-Gnly $1.95 post- Constantine R-l, chairman; Mrs. (Continued on page 4) Eaton, Macomb, Missaukee, and vestigate now. Janssen Farms, Box at a food concession booth at Monroe counties. What three paid. Chromium made. Manufacturer's plated. precision Christmas over- ';'\IF-1 0, Zeeland, Michigan. (2-2t-21b) Ernest Fairchild, Constantine • counties will be listed here next stock. Guaranteed $7.95 value or money R-l 1st- vice chairman; Mrs. their county' fair last August. The intelligent man never has BABY CHICKS month? refunded. Order by mail. Lincoln Sur- Ma;y Guthrie, Three RIvers. Fair time will soon be here again 'to call attention to the fact. plus Sales 1704 West F'arwell Ave.• SENSATIO JAL VALUE 1 Assorted Chicago 26: Illinois. (10-tf-30b) Heavy Chicks, $5.90-100 postpaid! STAR AWARDS FOR JANUARY Positively no Leghorns! •. 0 Cripples! FOR SALE-Clover hay, wire tied . .•.'0 ulls! Our choice of pullets, cock- 71,2 miles east of Jackson, 9673 Ann erels, or un. exed. Live D livery! Send Gold Arbor Road, J. W. Knight. Grass Lake, Michigan. (2-2t-1 p) ch ck or money ord r. We Pb..f postage. Berrien county, Niles Com- Broker, Shipped from nearest hatch- munity Farm Bureau, Mrs. Edna E-Z- WAY Family Budget Book. A ery. In bu ines. over 25 years. Atlas • Chick Co., 2651 Chouteau, C-56, St. D. Sweeney, secretary. complete and simplified system when properly kept. It has 52 weekly record Louis 3, Mi souri. (2-2t-50b) • Washtenaw county, Saline Val- accounting shee in the book. Each • BROWXE'S SUPER-BRED Par- ley Community Farm Bureau, she t represents one week and it ha menter Strain Rhode I land Reds. I Mrs. Martha Zahn, secretary. one heet to account for bills you pay by the month. Money-back guaranteed. Babcock World R cord Strain of White ..' 1.00 postpaid. Send to E-Z- Way Fam- Leghorns. Holtzapple White Rocks. U. S. Approved, U. S. Pullorum and A total of 1,416 Communi ty ily Budget Box 24, Decatur, Mlchtgan. , (2-2t-62b) Typhoid lean. CooperSVille, Michigan. Browne's Hatchery, (2-2t-62p) • Groups have been reported to the state office. Of this total, 69 are newly-organized groups. "Michigan's Problems of Water FREE-"Id WOMEN as for Cotton Bag." - a n w 24-page Illua- trat d book of su g sttons for making S wing with WHITE ROCKS POULTRYMEN! Win 1,000 in $3,000 Cash Prize Demonstration apple White Rocks. D tails Free. Jans- on Holtz- .' • UndergraundFuel Sforage Saves Money Rights and Resources" is the Dis- attractive clothing, hous hold acces- ortes, gifts, and toys from thrifty, . en Farms, Box :MF-200, Zeeland, • You'll save money by putting your tractor fuel Michigan. (2-2t-23b) cussion Topic for March. colorful otton Bags. impllcity fash- • storage underground. Michigan State College ions for your Cotton Bag sewing. S nd agricultural engineers point out that under- TURKEY POULTS • 5 postcard today to ~'at!onal Cotton ouncil, Box 76, M mph I.', Tenn ssee. ground storage reduces evaporation. This will (3-9t-50b) DBRE E. T TRKEYS are RE LLY TED! Matur faster on • mean that your gasoline will remain more vola- WANTED-FARM WORK fre. food. Bigger profits. Literature .Jan, sen Farms, Box MF-160. • tile and your tractor will start quicker. Besides, n hi h r yield of Z la d, :\1ichigan. (2-2t-20b) • fuel stored underground will develop less gum. W i TED-"\Vork as farm manag r on salary ba is or on third basis. On POULTRY EQUIPMENT from • And gum causes sticky valves and lacquer deposits on pistons and rings. Thus you will pres nt farm management job five • in 9551 year. . vailable after March 1. General farm and dairy experience. Ag 2, marri d, Igh t childr n. Em rson PO L'I'RY FEEDERS. ('haln Type. Chick Brooders. Washprs. Literature Automatic fref'. w-ue. Ot- Eg-g MICHIGAN BELL • also save money in maintenance expenses in the long run. The Southwest Michigan Live- Bowlsby, Au Gres, Michigan. (:~-lt-n) \\YA. TED-General year by married man, 40. Has 'on 11. farm work by tawa-Hitch, igan. Box 321, Holland, Mich- SUPPLIES (2-2tp) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • .• • • • • • • • • • • • • • stock Co-operative, Inc. auction Experien e in ludes 13 years on dairy farm with sorn dairy farm milk plant KI 'G EVAPORATOR for all sizes • Th n plan now to plant Michigan erflfied Seed Potatoes because ••• sales at Battle Creek sold a total exp ;i nee. Richard Harrington, Weat Boul vard tr et, Holt. 2305 fir • ugar bush es, Atso. all repair parts. iich- • of $10,614,641 worth of livestock 'Vrit for prices and literature. Orner d Potato s certified by the M CH- igan. (3-lt-n) early. Be sure, B ready for spring • for 23,183 farmers in 1954, ac- svrup maktne, Sug-ar Bush Supplies IG N C OP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIA ION cording to reports given at the \VA. 'TED-'Work on fruit farm by Company, PO Box 1107. Lanstng 4, • promi e consistently b tter yields of de- ve r by man, 51. Four childr n 17-15- Mi hlgan. (•. -4~ at 4109\Vest Sag-Inaw annual meeting January 23. 11-10. Exp ri nc includ s f iv years atreet, just west of Lansing and Wev- p ndable, high quality potatoes ••• ihru mark d reduction of seed borne diseases. with orch I'd company, pruning, spray- ing, picking and pa king. Willard erly golf course.) (1-tf-32b) • The Cooperati e conducts a Gould, 2305 Weat Boulevard tr t, e BARN EQUIPMENT livestock auction sale each 'Wed- Holt, ichigan. (3-lt-n) lor sources of Michigan Certified Seed Pototoes nesday, starting at noon. 'rhe G TTER-PLOW Barn Cleaner. 4- • wrlre: WANTED TO BUY Plow self reversing. Low cost. easily MleH N CROP I P OVEME T ASSOClA ION VoTleries avoi#abl. business also operates every day tnata lled, Llts-ra tnre. Wrf re. Ottawa- • Hitch, Box 321, Holland, Michtgn n. - Michl on tot. Coli ge Russel Rural • Sebago • for market sales of cattle, calves, BO J( on town, country or state- (2-2tp) • East anslng, Mich. Katahdin • Chippewa • hogs, and sheep. About a third Michigan. ...TO t. t book.'. Rouse's Bookhous , Eaton Rapids, R-2, \Vrlt • o MILK HOUSE EQUIPME~T Ag nt White Rural • Sequoia of the business is in the daily .Ii higan. (3-2t-17p) YOll.. ollnty A ricllltllral • Green ountain • Pon· market sales. Last year, for ex- ZERO T-20 ~nLK T NKS. o-nn, • W tia( • Cherokee • Irish ample, 43 641 hogs were sold at AU tion loading from pails. Literature free. Write. Ottawa-Hitch, Box 321, • Cobbler • Russet Burbank auction and 80,133 on the daily HfI!1Rnti. M'('hf~Rn. f2-2tp) eheatlng Frozen Foods market, FLORIDA Precooked frozen foods can be reheated either • MIss ,It. Kid? During 1954 sales at Battle e Perhaps they're at college or off visiting rela- T.•.TVITES YOU to go t th in the oven or on top of the range. Oven thaw- Creek were: cattle 28,452; calves racts on Florida fa.rmine. nd today ing u ually gives a better texture although tives or working out of town. Let a Long 11,127; hogs 123,774, sheep 31,035. FOR SALE I for fr e mU8 rat d bookl t that gives • information on v ry tvn of farming reheating with a double boiler i faster. Gener- Distance call "bring them home" in a very Three directors ere elected: In Florida. Dlsoover- Florida', extra ally, it i better to reheat frozen cooked main few moments. The sound of their voices in a advn ntag s - long- growing- seasons, di hes without first thawing. But only oven- friendly telephone visit is almost like chatting :Foster Oswalt of Vicksburg, L. C. multipl cron produc ion. dlv rsifi a- tion. expanding local markets. Florida proof containers can safely be taken from the • with them in person. Why not call today and Ford of Bloomingdale, H, C. needs e. pprlpnced farmers with ade- freezer and put directly into the oven. Michigan often? Long Distance rates you'll find are sur- Gleason of Three' Rivers. rma eanltal-tru .}{ farm rs, dairy- m n, poultrvrn n, li . ock ra is rs, State College home economists caution that once • prisingly low. That's especially true if you call AGENTS WANTED The board of directors elected nurservm n. Enjoy happlpr Ilvlnp" in food is thawed, it should be used immediately. e nights after 6 P.M. or any time on Sunday. these officers: President, Russell F'lortda'« rer-r ational climat. Plan Hazel of Richland; vice-president, a Florida sl ht. ping- vacation soon. • Vi. it famous attra tions and farm John Converse of Union City; areas. • Ir-anwhtle, Rend for Florida ecretary-trea urer, Webb Line- Farming Bookle and vacation folder with color plctures of '11 include c p y baugh of Lyons; ass't secy-treas., 25 Florida. cenes. Writ tate of Flor- ida, 6 ~5-A, omml Ion Building, Tal- B. P. Pattison of East Lansing. Iahas e, Florida. (3&5-100b) I , WHEN IS A .. STE·ER LIK A "? .•. when his selling price won't return to you his cost behind the idea of getting more people a more for us and for you. We can't think of a better way to of production. Declining demand and falling markets meat. ,. celebrate an anniversary. We hope this will be a good have been known to turn a lot of steers into «white During our Centennial, we're sending out stage year for all of us. elephants." shows, movies, and a wide variety of special promo- Agricultural Research Department SWIFT & COMPANY • UNION STOCK YARDS· HICAGO It is our job to provide the best market we can for tions to get people to buy meat. We're putting on meat this beef on the hoof.'This helps to assure fair returns Cooking Schools throughout the country, throughout to livestock producers and a steady; dependable sup- the year. We'll be selling meat-your cattle and hogs ply of meat to consumers. and lambs. Getting consumers to want more meat more often is You'll see plenty of evidence of this in your home our common interest. territory. (Maybe your family will want to buy more!) And that's an important objective of Swift & Com- Most important, you'll benefit from this stepped up Just 100 years ogo G. F. Swift bought a heifer, dressed it and old the m t -starting the business that is now Swift & Company. 1955, our Centennial pany especially during 1955, our Centennial year. meat selling program :year, symbolizes the progress and experience of a century of operation. Mor important, it emphasizes how Swift is looking ah ad to serve farmer and We're putting the biggest promotion in 0 history This extra sales drive is just plain good business- ranchers even better during the second hundred years. _-..-a rogra es 0 Ie ga When MSC was established in 1855, 87 per cent of Michigan's (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Page 6) labor force was in agriculture. the public," is not justifiable and upon how the people of the com- N w the figure' is less than 12 should be changed. It was pointed munity make their living. per cent. out that some large restaurants May 20 - Friday. Our Heritage and many hotels have several Day-A grateful look backward o ime, ichigan F rm rooms where meals are served. ove the history of Michigan and xp ct 0 ave as Member Often these are adjoining rooms its several regions and an ap- but under the law, an eating praisal of the traditions, culture rm amilies in U. P. establishment would need a sep- and resources that stand today arate dispenser for each room. It as the heritage of this and future Thi month th Michigan Farm Bureau will take the was agreed that if the dispenser generations. were located in one of the rooms fir t t P in tabli hing County Farm Bureaus in the where milk is served, that should May 21 - Saturday. New Fron- upp r p ninsula. Work will begin on March 10 when be satisfactory. tiers Day-A vigorous look for- ward into the promise and op- We I y Hawley establishes headquarters at Escanaba in MFB Program. Some progress portunities of the years ahead. D It county. Present plans call for the Delta County is being made in connection with legislation recommended by the • The real rainy days of life are arm Bu au to b organized and incorporated by Farm Bureau delegates last No- those which come in old age when vember. The Senate passed and nothing was laid up for the future. ov mb r 1955. Organization of a County Farm sent to the House S-1048 which would repeal the present chain Bur au in Menominee county will follow early in 1956. h el ction of r. Hawley as Coordinator of farm RAYMOND DeWITT became CLARENCE KING became WARD COOPER became Re- store tax. This is in line with a Farm Bureau recommendation. IT PAYS The House approved H-16 which Bur au in the Upper Peninsula places the work in the Regional Membership Represen- Regional Membership Represen- gional Membership Representa- tive for the Northwestern Region is designated to safeguard the TO CONSULT tative for the Central Region I tative for the Southwestern Re- interests of dairy farmers with hands of a veteran organi- March 1. This area includes January 17. This includes Clin- gion February 14. This area in- Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Kal- reference to payment for their II"IIII"I~"I"IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII A Professional zer. Over a twenty years' ton, Eaton, Genesee, Ingham, eludes Allegan, Barry, Berrien, kaska, Manistee, Missaukee, milk and cream. Lengthy measures to codify the period of Farm Bureau em- Ionia, Livingston and Shiawassee Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Northwest Michigan, and Wex- Michigan school laws and drain- counties. Van Buren counties. ford counties. age laws have been prepared and. ployment, Mr. Hawley has Mr. Cooper was acting pos- Mr. DeWitt has been a dairy Mr. King has been farming in are receiving consideration. had a key role in the organi- and fruit farmer in Berrien co~n- Washtenaw county for 13 years. master at McBain. He served as a veterans instructor at Cadil- • f~~~CE zation of 22 lower penin- ty. His Farm Bureau :-ecord m- eludes service as preSIdent and He has erved Washtenaw Coun- ., lac high school. In Farm Bureau FB Mutual Pays .",S\6 sula counties. During this Roll Call manager for Berrien ty Farm Bureau as Its president he has been a Community Group County Farm Bureau, and vice- and as R.oll Call manager. He has discussion leader and chairman $24,429.20 Interest time, he has served first as presid nt of the Michigan jun- been a director of the Washtenaw of the County Community Group The Farm Bureau Mutual In- District Membership Repre- ior Farm' Bureau. Farmers Oil Cooperative. committee. surance Company in January Just as you depend on a builder to paid $24,429.20interest at the rate erect good buildings, you can depend sentative, later as Coordi- of 6% for 1954 on outstanding , nator of Membership Ac- This Battle in 1932 -33 surplus certificates amounting to $503,220. The certificates repre- on your State Mutual agent to pro- tect your property. Insurance is your State Mutual qUISItIon, and for the past sent money subscribed by Farm agent's profession. He can, through two years has been Coordi- nator of Community F;;m Was Important to You Bureau members to finance the company's operations. training and experience, recommend exactly the right kind and amounts of coverage for your own particular needs. Furthermore, he represents a Mrs. Evelyn Heim. Chairman DONALD D. KINSEY The board paid no attention. WESLEY S. HAWLEY Bureau Activities. Traverse City R-4 In June of 1953 the Farm Bu- '" J.I 47-year-old company that insures more than one out of every five Michigan A common, fair and frequent reau and the sales tax board fac- PURE CRUSHED farms. For several years, Farm Bureau has received inquiries There is something about the question is posed for Farm Bu- ed each other in Ingham county TRIPLE SCREENED For even better protection ••• State beginning of a new year that reau. What is Farm Bureau do- circuit court. Judge Leland Carr's Mutual's non-assessable "All-In-One" concerning the possibility of extending the organization to the upper peninsula. Last year a study was conducted encourages one to evaluate the ing for the benefit of the indi- verdict was that the Farm Bu- accomplishnlents of the year just vidual farmer? reau had proved its. case for ex- OYSTER SHELL Policy provides blanket coverag& on farm personal property. Unlike a elassified policy, when necessary you to d termine the feasibility of such a move. It was past and then to plan to go. fo~- There are so many answers to emption of farm supplies. The tax can apply the en,ire amoun' of your ward to higher goals. ThIS IS board appealed to the Supreme the pattern of alI counties in this question that it is a problem Court of Michigan. farm personal coverage, as .one uni" Ie rned that Farm Bureau potential for membership in where to begin. So we shall be- against a particular loss District 9. gin at a point in Farm Bureau Get full details from your local the upper peninsula is approximately 7,000 families. In In the meantime the people agent or write us direct. Tomorrow Benzie county's chairman is history and cover other points in working on this problem through could be too late I 1953, there were $31,000,000 worth of agricultural Mrs. L. Nugent of Frankfort. articles to come. the Farm Bureau were making a Benzie County Farm Bureau So let's look back to the year powerful impression on public products sold in that area. Present indications are that improved transportation methods have caused agricul- Women sponsored a Polio Bene- of 1932. In June the State of opinion. When the legislature met fit Party January 15th at the Michigan passed the law impos- in January 1935, a bill was offer- Stde 11teete«tt Crystal Lake township hall. It ing a 3% sales tax on the pur- ed to make farm production sup- INSURANCE COMPANY tural activities to increase over the past few years. was very well attended by mem- chase of goods and supplies. plies exempt from sales tax. It fLINT, MICHIGAN Farm Bureau in the upper peninsula will give the bers and non-members and net- The law exempted goods that was adopted and became law 702 Church S'ree' 'lin' 3. Mich. ted $120 for the polio fund. A were bought for resale. The sales May' 23, 1935. £. R. DINGMAN. Pres. H. K. fiSK. See'y Michigan Farm Bureau members a stronger legislative turkey was donated by one of tax board zuled that manufac- Farmers used their Farm Bu- our Farm Bureau members, two voic. At the same time it will extend the organization's cakes' were sold and the enter- turers were exempt on purchases reau organization effectively to of metals, wood, cloth, leather, gain for themselves what was benefits, so widely used and appreciated by lower penin- tainment was square and round etc., to go into their products for right and just. It has saved every dancing and card playing. Coun- resale. But the board held that individual farmer thousands of sula farm families, to our neighbors across the Straits. ty FB Women served a lunch of the farmer must pay sales tax on dollars over the years. The indi- This is truly another forward step in Farm Bureau's dis- sandwiches, pie, doughnuts and his production supplies on the vidual farmer is- still benefiting coffee. ground that they could not be from this action. tinguished record of service to the Michigan farmer. . identified in the finished product, Today, Oklahoma has a sales Missaukee county's new chair- and therefore the farmer con- tax battle similar to that in Mich- B ginning March 10, this will be the address for the man is Mrs. Herbert Vander- sumed them. ' igan in }932-33.Farmers in Okla- new upper peninsula offic : Michigan Farm Bureau, County Vlught of McBain. Missaukee homa have to pay sales tax on Farm Bureau Women's The U. S. census for 1930 esti- farm production supplies. Manv Wesley S. Hawley, Coordinator, 1806 Ludington Ave., Committee meet in homes of mated that Michigan farmers buy from Texas on major Items members and stress an impor- were buying farm production to avoid the tax Oklahoma Farm Escanaba, Michigan. tant issue for each month's pro- items of all kinds at the rate of Bureau is asking the legislature gram. The women are interested $40,000,000a year. Sales tax on to exempt feeds, seeds, fertilizer, which is proved by a good at- that amount would be $1,200,000. farm machinery and farm chemi- Member erou:e Div. tendance each month, 95% in February. Farm Bureau started its fight cals from the sales tax. In the past year the in July 1932 to gain the same ex- • number of groups has increased emption for farmers that was Promote T o from 14 to 20. We are looking given to manufacturers of goods FB Life Pays forward to more which are in for resale. Farm Bureau's petition the process of organizing. The to the sales tax board was denied $14,556 Interest NOW you can The Farm Bureau Life Insur- safety chairman gives a report without a hearing. The Farm Bu- each month. We have appointed reau marshalled its facts and ance Company in January a citizenship and a legislative went to the people and to mem- $14,556 interest at 6 4% for 1954 1 paid BOTH •••• chairman. All reports from bers of the legislature at their on Class A common stock state and district meetings are homes. amounting to $232,900. This is complete. One of the beautiful capital stock subscribed to start things about the meetings in Early in the next session of-the the Company. High Analysis Missaukee county is that they legislature, the House adopted a • No man can help make his com- and are always opened with prayer. resolution to inform the sales tax board that it was not the intent munity better, more progressive Granulateil Wexford county had an out- of the legislature to tax farm sup- and efficient without doing the standing Rural-Urban meeting plies for production purposes. same for himself. last year which has carried over into 1955. Mrs. Charles Gotthard, county chairman, gives their plans for this year as follows: The Soil Conservation Directors MANUFACTURED IN heard so many good things about our Rural-Urban meeting that they have asked us to present FARMER-OW.NED PLANTS FOR FARM our program for their Centennial meeting of 1955. The stories we told at our meeting will be PROFITS'. NOT MANUFACTURER'S PROFITS CLARE cGHAN join d the r e c ei ve d and more slides ROGER FOERCH joined the MFB Member Service Division MFB Member Service Division will be taken for this pro- at Lan ing Feb. 14 as Coordinator staff at Lansing March 1 in the gram. This will sure1 be a of Community Farm Bureau newly-created major activity of the Wexford position of Co- tivities and Coordinator of ordinator of Insurance Relations. county Women's Committee but Farm Bureau Fertilizer always gives you Junior Farm Bureau Activities. Thi position was created to we also have other program Popular Grades plans. In hi new position, Mr. Mc- develop among Farm Bureau Available: a greater selection of high analysis plant Ghan will be responsible for the members a greater awareness Northwest Michigan Farm romotion of new Community and a better unerstanding of the Bureau Women's Committee has food to choose from. Thus you know you 5-20-20 6-24-12 .F arm Bureaus along with a pro- Farm Bureau Insurance program. re-elected Mrs. Ellsworth Behne gram of deve opment and main- s such, the new program will of Cedar as chairman. They have w.iIIget the RIGHT ANALYSIS for your par- 12-12-12 4-16-16 tenance of the present 1, 10 Com- pa aIlel the work of the Farm been having some fine programs munit Farm Bureaus. He will r upply Committees with Farm ~nd have cooperated in all ' pro- ticular needs. And, because Farm Bureau 3-18-9 4-12-24 al 0 hav the responsibility for Bureau Ser ices and Farmers Jects. One project completed is the d velopment of youth lead- Pet role u m Cooperative. Mr. the purchase and installation of Fertilizer is granulated, it means cleaner 0-20-20 3-12-12 I in the Junior Farm Bureau. Foerch will work directly with a Modern Fold curtain at Gilbert I vill supervise the work of the newly created County Insur- Lodge. Women attending the handling, easier spreading and better stor- 0-20-0 0-10-30 Junior FE . ld epre entative, ance Committees. W Michigan camp in June will ichard Rot, in this area. Born and educated at Lansing, have a chance to enjoy it. age. Mr. Foerch ha been a Farm Mrs. Warren Heimforth, camp Bur au employee since 1941-ex- director for 1955. reports that •• c pt for the three years in the plans for -the camp are progress- • avy. He started with Farm ing. The dates will be announced Bureau Services at Traverse City, soon. was ss't Manager at Chesaning • For additional Information Contact Your arest Farm Bureau Dealer J}d anager at Bancroft. He be- M .st cou reports pro- came County Organization Di- gre . The county chairman is rector in Eaton county and w s Mrs. John Millarch of Arcadia. a gional mbership Repr _ A number of new groups have There will be no Jackson Oats offered until next year. FA BUREAU ERVICE entative in th orthwestern been formed nd their programs Region for the past five years. along with the other countie in BUR Ie , nc. Incorporated Di trict 9 are "making their communities a better place in 221 . Cedar St. Lansing 4, Michigan Lansing 4, Michigan IVanhoe 2-1271 d. Buy F I'm Bur au F d. which to live." (ADVERTISEMENT) e - a Auto Company Has 64, 700 as '55 Goal NILE L. VERMILLION r Ass't Secretary· Treasurer and Manager From his Report to Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Com- pany at 6th Annual Meeting at Lansing, February 23, 1955. THe Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company has Both from a urplu gr continued its steady growth through six years of opera- policy gro th st ndpoint, F tion. during 1954 its mo t uc the h pt r Lif c mpai n. Two outstanding accomplishments during 1954 were: This imposing office building will be occupied this spring by the Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and the Fa m Bureau Life all respects, of th minimum g 1. A Fire Division was added, and by December 31, Company, the Michigan Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Services, Ine., and Farmers Pefroleum Cooperative, Inc. It is being built by ago. 1954, $15,000,000 of fire insurance had been pur- the Insurance Companies. The offices will replace the scattered and inefficient facilities now used by our family of Farm Bureau Companies with modern accommodations designed to provide the most efficient service to state-wide Farm Bureau membership. Sales of life insur n e sine th b chased by Farm Bureau members. The building is located on US-16 west of Lansing at 4000 North G rand River Avenue. company on September 20, 1951 tot I $41,000,00 . 2. The Casualty Division passed the 50,000 mark for total breaks down as follows: Fire ms uran ce 4 automobiles insured. . On December 31, 1954, we had 48,057 Farm Bureau members as automobile policyholders. They have 50,- re Charter Policies $18,233,000. than 9,000 policyhold rs in th Michig for an average of $2,000 of insuran e Thi r pr n F rm for nt n h he rt r ur 1 065 automobiles and trucks insured with us. We had Your Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company 3,000 members to those now already taking ad- policy. Sales of charter polici s nd d July 1, 1952. 7,771 farm liability insurance policies in force for a com- expanded during 1954 to include the newly-formed vantage of this new service. bined total of 57,836. Fire Insurance Division. Farmers Investment Pro ector, 14,2 7,0 o. hi The new field of insurance for your Farm Bureau special policy, "FIP," has been pur h s d b 5,12 arm Our goals for 1955 are 55,500 automobiles or trucks This development was brought about by Farm Companies has been designed with the emphasis Bureau m mbers up to December 31, 1954. and 9,200 farm liability policies for a total of 64,700. The Bureau members who invested $288,200 in surplus on providing members with the broadest coverages Group Insurance $2,0 0,000. goal for fire is $35,000,900 of protection. certificates to create this division. The program is and the best available claim service. The members From a start of 3,600 charter automobile policies in Ordinary Life, Endowmen s, other polici designed to offer, Fire, Lightning, Wind and E?C- of Farm Bureau realized the need for these more March of 1949, we have grown to 48,057 automobile tended Coverage on farm property, dwellings and comprehensive fire policies, and many members im- Membership Group Insurance. The Future. One of th Ii t t During the year, the Farm Bur- goals of the Company is to 1 ach policies, 7,771 farm liability 'policies and $15,000,000 good commercial buildings in which Farm Bureau mediately took advantage of the superior protec- eau membership in two counties, an " ffici ncy size" of 100 mil- property values insured for fire. members have a financial interest. tion. Barry and Oceana, completed en- lion life insuran e in force. At rollment in our gr up plan. This our present rate of growth it During 1954 we paid a record Company was host to 41 ~arm Members subscribed to $77,000,000 in charter Twenty-four hour claim service has been avail- should still be regarded as an ex- seems reasonable to assurn that amount of $1,568,000 in claim Insurance company mana.ge~s, periment in providing low cost this figure will be reached ah a payments in behalf of the policy- claim superintendents and cl~Im fire reservations, and the division was founded on able through ten claim offices located throughout insurance to the members of the of schedule. holders. adjustors from 11 surroundmg July 8, 1954. Applications for the new coverages ;he state of Michigan. The adjustors are all quali- Farm Bureau. This is the first Wh n that point is r ached, Farm Bureau Mutual assets states. This meetin~ w.as held at effort to provide farmers with Farm Bureau Life Insurance have increased from a $340,000 in Kellogg Center, ~IchIga~ ~tate began to be received in the Home Office on July iied claims men who remain constantly in touch low cost group life insurance. A:- Company will be "mature." Its 1949 to $3,150,000 in 1954. Surplus College, Eas! Lansing, Michigan. the year ended, the membership and special reserves to policy- Every~:me enjoyed t~~ Con~erence 23, 1954 and by December 31 of this year 1,361 vith the Home Office. This procedure provides in two additional counties had agents and other personnel will be season d and exp rienced and holders have grown to $1,425,000. and hIS .MIchigan ViSIt. ThIS type applications were received, totaling $15,000,000 in :ast, friendly and fair claim settlements in every almost completed th ir enroll- will have in their hands an oper- of meeting helps to promote co- ment campaigns. protection. This is, indeed, a very gratifying re- nstance. ation which is large enough to operation and better working re- develop cost efficiency. Poli y- lationships between the Farm Sixty per cent of the members cord. It is equal to the support given in the past Members of the Michigan Farm Bureau have holders will benefit dir ctly in Bureau Insurance Companies. of a Community Group must par- . to' the auto, farm liability' and life insurance pro- better service and lower n t cost . Challenges, new ones and oth- shown great foresight by adding this new service. ticipate in order to qualify the The nd of 1955 should se group. No medical examination ers carried forward, continue for grams. A goal of $35,000,000 in protection has This is another big step toward a complete Insur- is required. The upper age limit your Farm Bur au Life Insurance your Company. We see these in been set for 1955. This goal will add another ance package for Farm Bureau members. is set at 60, and the insured may Company half way to its goal of general as problems of expansion, carry the insurance until age 65. $100 million life insurance in development 'and education. A force. e on '54 ClaiIns ----~.-----.,-- $1,568,0 0 Pa few of these includes (1) meeting new competition situations (2) problems of our youthful drivers Family Security TOTAl AMOUNT Of Llf6 INIUIANCE IN fOI(( AT [ND OF [ACH YEA' (3) safety programs (4) dividend distributions and (5) additional MJllIons of Oollor. insurance lines. F arm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of 60 Fire: Fire, lightning wind, and extended cover- • Automobiles Insured Michigan paid $1,568,000 in claims in behalf of its age on farm property, dwellings, commercial bldgs. TOTAl _ M AUl0MOIltfS INSUREDAT tND Of tAO! TlAl automobile, farm liaqility and fire policyholders 50 ..-....- - during 1954. A total of 18,156 claims were settled. ai Paym n 5 TOTAL CLAIM PAYMENTS FOR EACH YEAR ~ During the 70 months that the Company has been 40 Hundred Thousands of Dollars operating, it has paid $4,236,000 in claims for BLAQUE • KNIRK of Quincy, policyholders. More than 56,865 claims have been 30 ,- .~ Branch county. President of Farm 18r--------------- __ Bureau Mutual Insurance Com- presented since the beginning of the company. pany. Farms 372 acres. Beef cattle, The company now has 48,057 automobile policy- r-- I 20 h >--- I- e-- I~ hogs, dairying, general crops. Member of Farm Bureau 14 years. holders and 7,771 farm liability policyholders. All 16..--- ..• ARE. 200 CASUALTY 1,568,000 During 1954 the company al- policyholders are members of the Farm Bureau. 10 f- f--- I- l-e- I- n lowed dividend credits to auto- Net reserves of $781,523· are available to cover mobile policyholders in the 11'1----------------- RUSSELL E. HAZEL of Richland, amount of $44,500. Th-is dividend claims not yet disljOsed of. Kalamazoo county. President of o was declared by the Board of Di-. Farm Bureau Life Insurance Com- ~51 le2 le3 le4 rectors at the 1953. annual meet- With the growth of Farm Bureau Mutual Insur- pany. Farms 285 acres. Beef cat- FB LIFE INS U RAN CE co. ing. ance Company it was necessary to expand the tle, hogs, general crops. Member 12f--------:------ Careful screening, orientation, of Farm Bureau 25 years. Premium Ineome indoctrination and on - the - job FB MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. claims department in order to provide Farm Bureau TOTAL AMOIIHT Of p,rMIUM INCOMf [01 fACH vt". T/lOusQnd • 0fOil 0 or, training of employees has been Premium come members with the prompt service they are entitled The plan is limited to Farm Bu- 1,600 I'· continued. improved It has resulted in an, relationship with the MII~ons 01 0011011 TbTAl AMOUNT Of PREMIUM INCOME FOIl EACH VEAl 3.6"..... ----------'---, to receive. Today there are six regional claims of- 10J-----------~- reau members in' good standing and who are members of a Com- 1,400 j, I , .'t; f~; ~ ,,' ~. employees and has given improv- fices working with the staff at the home office at munity Farm Bureau Group. ed service to the policyholders, Lansing. There are 10 fulltime claims adjustors on 81-------=:----------::=",-.'-- Dividends. Dividends to policy- 1,200 I!' . The Claims, Underwriting, and holders totaled $70,000 during Accounting Departments were the road. - 1954. A 5% special additional reorganized during 1954 and new dividend was paid to Charter 't ~ Claims Department responsibilities: The Farm \,000 responsibilities assigned to ex- Policyholders. Present indica- isting personnel or to new com- Bureau Mutual Insurance Company offers Farm 6t------------ tions are that this special divi- \ petent personnel added to the Bureau members the following types of insurance: dend can be continued and per- 00 - staff from other established in- haps can be increased at some surance companies. As a result, we anticipate improved services Automobile: Public liability [bedily injury and 4...-------- future date. policyholders Dividends paid to since the beginning 600 r- ~ -- ~ at a lower ultimate cost. property damage), auto medical payments, colli- of the company now total $131,- Emphasis on selection and 000. ._+- sion, and comprehensive (fire, theft, windstorm, -f- training of personnel cannot be Financial. Assets of the Life overdone when considering the etc.}, and road service. 21---- Insurance Company on December i-~ I..•..·..., size the insurance companies have attained. The combined Mu- tual and Life Companies' now total $5,064,000 as contrast- assets Farm Liability: Comprehensive bodily injury and property damage liability, premises medical pay- ments, employer's liability, death of livestock, and Of--l-II.-- 31, 1954 were $1,914,000. This is 6% times the original contributed capital. The investment capital is represented by Class A common Til 1951 1952 1953 '-- 1954 CO. '- ed to original contributions by 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1949 1950 1951 195219531954 FB LIFE INS U RAN C shares and Class B common Farm Bureau members in the insurance protection for those doing custom work. FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. FB MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. shares. amount of $844,000. As t Growth tOTAl Assns AT END OF EAtH Yf • The agent recruiting program Asset Accumulation Farm Bureau Insurance Companie's Management Mill""'. of Oollors 200 is developing very well through lOT AMOUNT ACCUMUlAtED AT END Of tACH VEAl ~ ,Millions 01 0011011 the cooperation of Michigan Farm 3. 5 Bureau Member Service Division 1.75 and the various County Farm Bureau Boards. 3.0 11 filE 310.000 CASUALTY 2,130,000 I 1.50 . At the end of the year in 1954, County Insurance Agreements r 2. 5 f-' were active with 28 counties. 5 -,1- This program of taking the in- ~ surance service to the counties has resulted in an increased in- 2.0 • r-- 100 I-I- terest and know ledge of the in- surance services by the personnel in the counties. The following 1.5 ..- f- .7 S I, f-I- I- counties have these agreements ~ in effect: 1.0 ~ I-- . Allegan, Barry, Bay, Berrien, .SO f-~~- f'-f- .- , !G r Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, I Genesee. 5H I-- I-- Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hills- : I" 5t- ,..... "- -- 1--- .- dale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Lapeer, Leelanau. o Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, I; .- ••• 1951 1912' 191a 1954 o '95\ 1957 1953 '954 Ottawa, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. FB MUTUAL I SURANCE CO. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van The man who lives only for • J. F. YAEGER NILE VERMILLION R. P. ZEMKE w. C. CONLEY JAMES RA:THBUN Buren. himself runs a ery mall busi- Executive Secretary, Treasurer Manager, Mutual and Life Assistant Manager Assistant Manager Assistant Manager In pi mber of 1954. your n and General Manager Co's: Ass't Sec'y Farm Bureau Mutual Farm Bureau Life For Fir I rane a 6. Do present drainage sys- losing our basic and needed sup- tems without catch basins waste plies because of inadequate con- the water we need during the trol and allocation laws. Peo- dry seasons? ple's investments must be pro- tected. Answers to these and many We can have famine in the other questions are needed. We midst of plenty in Michigan-or ckground Material for Program in March by do not want to compile laws be- as Coleridge said in his Rhyme 410 Community Farm Bureau Discussion Groups fore we study the problems of the Ancient Mariner: closely. But we need to get "Water, water everywhere DONALD D. KINSEY constructive action under way and not a drop to drink!" Coordinator of Education and Research for MFB soon, and we may have enough Nothing Beats Buttermilk As An Economical Super-Supple"..,.' facts for some beginning legis- Questions Drive east--drive west--drive north in Michigan. lation. Certainly all interests A special case discussion ques- Before too long you come to the shores of the inland should take a part in the action tionnaire will be sent to your and all should be considered. discussion leader. It's too long seas. It is not surprising, then, that Michigan's people Rural and urban folks must join to print here. hands on the problem. have become careless about the state's water resources. Farmers in other states have • They can see water all about them. But do you know that Michigan is the heaviest con- I taken the lead in these programs. I They have much to gain or lose in the lack of proper legislation Glad I {jive So fcuy '0 Feed: as A Dry 'eed Supplement For Pigs Up 75 Pound.: Here is on ideal and easy-to-prepare '0 sumer of water in the United States? And do you know that a number of Michigan communities found them- or in the passage of good or poor laws. Slale or Federal Initiative? I M·c iga , formula for" Pig Starting" and "Creep feeding". 140 Pounds, your regular pig and sow supplemenf. 325 Pound., ground Com. selves without water last year? Flushing went dry-and Wells in the village of the folks had to truck water States need to' take responsible action to keep control of water projects. This is an area in Theme for '55 25 Pound .og, Volley I.ea Gro-lCwilc Dry Buttermilk. rhe Pig. R•• II, "Go" For It and II's All feed As A Fr•• Cltoice Supplement: Add one which the Federal government "I'm Glad I Live in Michigan" to town. The water table is dropping. Cities, towns, industries has been moving rapidly. Rights IS the theme selected for Michi- of investigation for water pro- gan Week May 15 to 21 by the quart of water fo each four(4) pounds of Valley lea Gro-Kwile. put if in your trough pigs will have a feeding "picnic". and the ~~~~~~!!~~~L - jects have been gained by law ~xecutive group for the annual Valley Lea Gro-Kwile Dry Buttermilk in the een- and irrigation systems all have tremendous well casings and practice by Federal agencies. statewide program for all citizens. Yenient 25 pound bags is so easy to handle on the They have not stopped with in- Dr. Grover C. Dillman, presi- form; leeep the waterproof liner closed tightly and Valley lea Gro-Kwik is the Natural, sucking at this precious store, like boys with straws in . vestigation. They have frequent- ent of the Michigan College of it will not calee nor harden • . . for easy. slop All Feed Fortifier, High in foinest a single tumbler of ice cream soda. ·SC ss on Top cs I water is encouraged to flow to ly taken over the projects them- Mining and Technology, is the the ocean unconserved and Ull-' selves. They get the funds by general chairman. He has listed feeding, put the proper amount of water in the bog with the Gro-Kwik and your super-supple· ment. Volley Lea Gro-Kwik Buttermilk is ready for Quality Protein, with High Percent- ages of Vitamins, Minerals and Growth Factors on which the Pigs The tendency for people with respect te such prob- These w re chosen by your Slate used. II Congressional appropriation. ',he seven special days as ~- the trough .•• no fuss, no muss nor heavy. smelly Really Will Thrive. Discussion Topic Committee fr 1 ~ States tend to back away and oroved by the executive board: barrel. to handle--just healthY feeding results. lems is to "let it ride" until the matter really gets tough the results of the questionnaire Facts. People ana Laws. The .. . need for Michigan to study it surrender their authoritv. May 15 - Sunday. Michigan o untangle. It is already getting serious. Let's not make returned from the Communlty N ti I I d d . Farm Bureaus. ~ater pr~blems is mounting rap-}. ~lOdna I a~; taret nteede 19lV- Spiritual Foundations Day-A this mistake. . . , idly. 'I'his does not mean that mg e era ai 0 s a e- eve op- day devoted by the people of all Mar. MIchlgan.s Problems f we should rush blindly into com- ed progra~s. States need to faiths to the spiritual values of Ernest Anthony, former Dean of Agriculture at Water RIghts and Resour- plete legislation at the drop of a work out m~~rstate agreements life in Michigan and to study the ces. hat. But Michigan's Water Re- and. Authorities to undertake Michigan foundations of their Michigan State College, says, "We are still thinking of Apr. The New Look in our Ex- sources Commission or a Leg- projects on larger watersheds .. faiths. Michigan as a wet state. We cannot seem to realize tension Program. islative Study Committee should One constructtve step came in May The New Look in our A.S. be empowered and given funds August of 1954. Congress pass- May 16 - Monday. Exchange that Michigan does not have enough water for its needs. If we are to continue as a great industrial state, we must Jun. Problems Relating to Clos- C. Program. to gather facts about our water ed the Watershed Protection and of Mayors Day-Exchange problems, to help inform the peo-, Flood Prevention Act (P.A. No.- heads of municipal government of , ed School Districts. ple, and to formulate recom- 566). This law permits the U. S. among all Michigan cities and safeguard our present supply of water by conservation. mended water laws. A~d Citi-I Department of Agriculture to co- villages, the pairings determined Jul. Doing a Good Job in Junior zens need to take an active part operate with state and local by lot, as a means of making Once we lose the water, it is not easy to get it back!" Farm Bureau Recruitment. in the development of these re- agencies and organizations' on Michigan communities better ac- Increasing Water U e--F armers have one of the Aug. Truck Overload Fines and Their Uses. commendations. . I flood control projects within a quainted with one another and of state. Local interests "run their dramatizing the purposes of greatest stakes in the water problem. Soil is useless Be sure to read your discussion We need answers to questions own show." The Federal agency Michigan Week. without enough water. We have paid much attention article in the Michigan Farm 'ike these: I gives advisory help when re- - M~y 17 - Tuesday. Michigan News. Attend your Community 1. How much water reserve I quested. It may share the costs Hospitality Day - Emphasizing to soil and water conservation. But it is not being applied Farm Bureau meetings. do we have? of the project when applied for. one of the state's greatest assets, to enough of the land, and water is running off that 2 Wh t . - '1 As far as it goes, this agrees with the natural friendliness of Mich- wasteful and inadequate. They ti .? a IS our uai y consump- the approach asked for by the igan people and the part it plays we are going to need. We have allowed this run-off are based on the English com- IOn. . Farm Bureau delegates at their in the state's huge tourist in- mon law brought to America 3. How should tile rrght to 1953 and 1954 convention dustry. to carry our soil and its fertility downstream at the when the country was first set- use available water to the great- . tled. Modern living and modern est benefit of everyone be de- What are your problems? May 18 - Wednesday. Educa- same time that we have lost the water. termined? Where do we want to go in Mich- tion Day-Open house in schools farming put these laws in the Michigan users of water are increasing by leaps and horse and buggy class. igan's water conservation and and colleges throughout the state 4. How can we hold the water rights program? These and, in' Lansing, the convening bounds. Hundreds of new communities are springing Michigan's water rights oper- waters so that underground and are problems of the people. W € I of the Michigan "White House ate under what is known as the surface supplies are conserved must move to action to save this II Conference" on education. into being and are sinking wells. New industries ap- riparian doctrine. This doctr for use? valuable resource and see that May 19 - Thurs~ay. Our Live- pear every day. Watch them grow! is based on the ownership of s. How can we prevent dam- it is p~operly distri.buted. It is as lihoo~ D~y-In each community, land along a river, stream or aging run-off and floods during essential as the all' we breathe examination of and reflection Do you know that: lake. The owner has the right heavy rainy periods? or the food we eat. And we are (Continued on page 4) But wait! Bill found that there to use waters in such lakes or 1. It takes 98.000 gallons of was a bed of weter only 15 feet streams for domestic and live- .l1.1l1 water to produce one ton of steel? stock purposes. He does not own underground in a gravel vein. America produces 180 million the water that flows through his He drove a well. So did his land, however. tons of steel a year. Every auto- mobile on the road required 100,- downstream they had pumped for awhile, neighbors. After The people downstr am have an equal right to the water for ean no 000 gallons of water to produce wells in the neighborhood began it. their normal needs and enjoy- to fail. Bill found himself en- ment. Courts have ruled, under 2. Some modern plastics fac- tangled in costly lawsuits in the the riparian doctrine, that an courts. tories use 300,000 gallons of water owner on a stream has no sup- in producing one ton of the pro- duct. Or suppose again that a large c~ty runs short of water. So the erior right to the water. may take a share, but the own- He tee ion CIty fathers buy a few farms ers downstream have a right to 3. A ton of ammonium sul- around the city and sink tre-II see the water flow through their phate fertilizer requires 164,000 m:ndous casings with high cap- 1-' land "undiminished in quantity gallons of water in its making. acity pumps. Farmers' wells and quality." There is no al- dry up and their stock and fam- lotting of the supply to save it. 4. A ton of beet sugar needs 31,000 gallons of water to put it ily are without water. Th e was t ef u 1 na .•. -ure 0 f thiIS on the market. What can be Gone? Who owns doctrine seems evident. Even in the water? . times of abundance, a curb on .(" ;.:.:::.:: ..:..,...•. S. Michigan farmers are now Michigan's present laws are the use of water is present. The irrigating 70,000 acres of farm -'----------------------------- land-mostly vegetables, potatoes and fruits, and some pasture. It would take 10 billion 500 million gallons of water a summer to do a good jeb of putting water on those acres! 6. Farms need electricity to- day. Water from streams is re- quired to cool the condensers in ord r to make this electricity available-so it does another farm job at the plant where the One in three families .faces a hospital bill every year electricity comes from. Michigan industry and a i- IIere's your one opportunity medical care ... by paying generous sPecific culture is using more and more amounts directly to your doctor for thou- water. Large business buildings thi year to get M·chigan's mo t sands of procedures. a e using tons of water daily in air conditioning-with little or preferred group pr tection The co t i low. The exclusive Blue no control of the amounts used against ho ipital and doctor bill ! Cross - Blue Shield idea-non-profit com- in most cases. munity-sponsored plans through which groups of people band together for their Farm Irrigation Grows. The Farm Bureau members! 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