,.r ·fO ICAl MAR131956 MIC;41 AI' $ll\;t Ua,ViRSllY ,'I; Vol. 34, No. 3 MARCH 1, 1956 34th" .e LIBRARY Farm Burea eas Go g -------------------------_....:.--_---------------------=----_._------------------;:-----'-------------.:. EDITORIAL Services Calls $165,000 - Patronage k e Going Both W ~ys at the Same Time Sev Legislatio "You can't travel in opposite directions at the Law; same time, •. said Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Ho Benson to the Senate and House Committees on STANLEY M. POWE Agriculture at hearings in February. Legislative Counsel f r Michig n He was saying that the nation cannot get any- The Michigan legi lature i no where by enacting a soil bank to reduce farm sur- of the' J 956 session. ith pril 6 e t pluses, and at the same time return to the surplus date for adjournment, tremendou pr I producing program of 90 % of parity price supports in the legislative chambers, committ e room r- for wheat, cotton, co~n and other crops. dors. Nevertheless, the Senate expects to vote early February 29 wa t e fin Ide for r portin in March on Senate Bill 3] 83 which does those committee in the house of origin, all bill c things. The Senate Committee on Agriculture is and appropriation measures. This dead lin brou h controlled by Senators favoring rigid supports at matic death to scores of bills. On th hoi, thi 90 ~~ of parity. By a vote of 8 to 7 they wrote probably a blessing, as the state and it 1 lZ n in a return to 9070 of parity into farm legislation doubtedly b b tter off that the m jority of thi h recommended by President Eisenhower. of bills expired rath r than found th ir w y int th Senator Knowland of California expects a coali- state's statute books. tion of Republicans and Democrats to offer an ROBERT KOENIGSHOF. (left) deemed FBS patronage dividend Buchanan's patronage stock February 29, the Legislative Cornmitt e of the 1· h- manager of Buchanan Co-ops. stock issued in 1943 to distribute dividends from Farm Bureau amendment in the Senate to strike out the provis- Inc., is receiving f'rem Keith FBS savings for 1942 to patr s. Services since 1943 total $39,360. igan Farm Bureau studied quite a list of n ing m ions of the bill restoring 90% parity. This would Tanner, manager of operations Maynard Brownlee, manager of This is patronage savings on patron in e. 'change for FBS ures regarding which the state org niz tion id n keep the flexible price support program in force. for Farm Bureau Services, Inc., a FBS farm supply division, enjoys check for $4,090. The check re- the presentati n. ~arm Bureau supplies purchased 111behalf of Buchanan Co-op. I patronage divid nd stock in 1943 on bu ine ' done in 1942. issued a definite position. They reach d variou 0 t Should the Senate committee' s farm bill be adopt- which were reported to the Michigan Farm Bur ed with 90 % of parity supports, the next decision of directors on March l, for consideration and is up to the President a return to 9010 of parity last year. since the House voted Launc " e e establish the Farm Bureau position reg rding th s ures. s- Statements from the White House indicate that As is always the case, the legislators ha President Eisenhower does not approve the 90 % of parity provisions written into the administration farm bill. Fo e..-.---- f At Peoria, Illinois on February 27 some 11,000 ." Membership of die Michigan Farm Bureau on Feb-+------------ members of the Farm Bureau exploded their dis- pleasure over the Senate bill. Preside t Otto Stef- Services Calls ruary 28 was 65,208 families. This is 93 per cent of the goal of 70,000 family ,fey described it as a measure that "wil~ only dig us deeper into the hole:' $. 6- , i memberships et ror 1956. President Ward G. Hodge has invited 1,525 Com- At Washington the Farm Bureau is bringing be- fore Congress the Farm Bureau recommendations Patron Stoe r munity Farm Bureaus to make goal in March by get- ting three or more members each. S. 1111 eliminates the req uu c- Intoxic lion. The S 'nate hu Farm Bureau Services, Inc., of approved S. 1007, which would F~ rm Bureau rvices, Inc" ment that the dispenser must be allow a chemical test of intoxica- for reducing farm surpluses and improving farm Lansing, has called for retire- "Three or More Club" has been announced by Pres- has under construction a 165 000 located in the room where the tion when the person invol ed income. They include: ( I) Expansion of mark- ment $165,000 of co-operative warehou e and a 180,000 s ed patronage dividend stock. This ident Hodge fOT Community Farm Bureaus who qualify milk is served. This was a very consented. processing plant at the Farm awkward provi ion for eating ets (2) Continuation of flexible price supports sum, which was issued in 1943 in this membership effort through new memberships Bureau C -nter at 4000 orth Veterinary. Th Se ate also establishments having multrple as Class AAA preferred, will be (3). Require farmers to reduc acres in soil deplet- paid to the owners in cash. or renewal of old memberships between February 20 Grand River avenue at Lansing. dining rooms. approved S. 1015, to egulate t e The bin also left out the so- practice of veterinary m dicine. ing crops to qualify for price supports ( 4) Soil and March 3 1. The new warehouse .replaces a These securities bear a due date called "72 hour pro ision," which fertility bank program with payments in kind to 200 x 240 ft., one story steel and of July I, 1959, and were given Secretaries of Community groups will report the required tha the milk must be concr te building that was farmers from government owned surplus (5) Pro- to stockholder members and deal- destroyed by fire December 9. It. used within that period of time ers based on their purchases of names of the new members or renewals to President after being pasteurized. There is i being built on foundati ns and hibit harvesting or grazing of land in soil bank . Farm Bureau supplies during the Hodge. Three or More Club certificates will be sent no such limit on bottled milk, floor of the old warehouse. • ( 6) Stay with modern parity formula. 1942 business year. The new building will provide which frequently i not as well While their redemption at this to qualifying groups. They will be recognized in the about an acre of wareh use refrigerated as is the dispenser Insurance. Th HOWie has ap- time is three years ahead of Michigan Farm ews. space. It should be ready fOJ.'. milk. proved. H. 1, which would, pro- Michigan Farm Bureau schedule, company it is in keeping policy of maintaining the ownership with current users with The memberships may be secured anywhere in the county, as well as in the area of the Community Farm occupancy aboi t June l. Adolph Ecklund, manager of In accordance with our r com- mendation, the language specify- ing an 8 ounce serving from vide a new place the statutes in insur n e code to r ,- present this field. miscellaneous of the services offered. constructi n f r Farm Bureau He-Elects Officers. According to the oy -ia ws of Farm Bureau Services, the mar- Bureau group. ichigan Farm Bureau has a good opportunity to Services, said the warehouse will include ample space dern r tail store for farm sup- for a dispensers, p111!:Jthi provision. as retained. The bill, as introduced, had proposed drop- Delinquency. a series of three The House 1 as approved H. 10, H. 11, and U. '2, bills to deal gins or savings effected each The board of directors of the, Michigan F ann Bu- year belong to the common stock- be the first state Farm Bureau to make its American plie . It wil have new arrange- State Fair. Anotlier of the bills more effectively with the sex holder patrons on a patronage ments for toring and handling approved by the Senate, with deviate problem. The House also reau organized at its meeting, at Lansing February 1 basis. The patronage stock is- Farm Bureau goal in 1956. early 6,000 new members merchandi e that have come into approved H. 34, which would Farm Bureau support, was by re-electing President Ward G. Hodge and Vice- sued in this manner is scheduled have been added to our rolls so far this year. use ince the old warehouse we S. 1070, which WOUld eliminate stiffen the penalties for those for ~etirement on a fifteen year built in 1947. selling obscene literature. President Blaque Knirk. The board re-appointed J. F. rotation plan. The 1956 goal of 70,000 was set by County Farm Mr. Ecklund said the seed pro- the present dual control of the Michigan State Fair and its pro- ces ing and packing unit connects Hunting. Th House ha adopt- Yaeger as executive secretary and treasurer and Clark Beginning March 5 commodity Bureaus in 1952 when the membership was 53,335. perty. This measure ·has been with the warehouse and will use ed H. 53, which would permit L. Brody as executive vice-president in charge of pub- quite controversial in recent representatives of Farm Bureau some of it torage and shipping hunting black squirrels, xcept in lie affa'irs. The new board elected at the 36th annual meeting of the MFB November 1O~ 11 voted to elect its Services will be meeting with the management and boards of direc- tors of farmer co-operatives nd This is how the County Farm-ij·M_ Bureau to their stand today in relation membership goals for II 19ra t Lab r facilities. The geed p ant has a floor space of 40 x 60 fect and is 65 feet high, Construction is steel years, but has now received the unanimous tors. support of the Sena- Cheboygan, Counties. Clare, Another bill approved and Isabella by the dealer associations who are the 1956: officers at the February meeting. We present: holders of most of this dividend Over 100o~ of Goal: Livingston Housing Bill and concrete. Richard Schantz. manager' of Damage Code. One of the first major measures enacted during Representati es was H, 89, which would control roadside hunting. stock. In addition to giving them their checks for the 1943 stock secur- 127, Cheboygan 123, Bay 113, Benzie 116, Tuscola 113, Alcona 112, St. Joseph 107, Branch 106, IS ea d the Farm Bureau Services sc d dep't, said the operation will be highly mechanized to clean. the current session was H.3, the new drainage code. all of the drainage laws of the This places Schools. The Representative adopted H. 30, which provides fOI ities, they will discuss schedules Van Buren 105, Washtenaw 104, the qualifications and cxarruna- process, store, and bag up to state in one unified statute and for the retir ment of FBS's pat- Montmorency 103, Manistee 103, tion of school bus di iv '1'5. DAN E. REED 10,000,000 pounds of field seeds a liminatcs the conflicts and con- ronage dividend securities issued Saginaw 102, Alpena 102, Berrien for the succeeding years amount- year. fusion which have grown up in Taxation. Til ' Hous . al '0 p: s· 102, Iosco 101, Ogemaw 100, After hearing testimony by this field during the past several ed H. 68, which would permit ing 'to nearly $3,000,000. Missaukee 100. Once at the plant, seed' will be growers Farm Bureau represent- handled mechanically in bulk years. The MIchigan Farm Bu- Boards of Super vi s ors to employ The majority of Farm Bureau atives, and Dr. Fred S. Leeder and by air suction lift. This will reau has been actively promot- independent appraisers and H.77, 90 To 99 %: Calhoun 98, Kal- Services' working capital comes of the Michigan Department of eliminate the use of bag: in the ing this drainage recodification which would permit Boards of amazoo 97, Huron 97, Genesee 96, from patronage dividends retain- Health, the House Labor Com- plant. Seed will be piped from for the past two or three years. Supervisors to hii assistance to Lapeer 96, Sanilac 96, Monroe 95, ed in the business through the N. W. Michigan 95, Arenac 94, mittee of the Legislature voted one operation to another and Flashers. Another bill which surver a~sessments and to aid In issuance of securities and members. to patrons In addition local Gladwin 93, Ingham 92, Presque Isle 91, 0 tawa 91, Isabella 91, not to report which would establish, out a measure by law, finally to torago shipping time, ced will be drawn tanks. At has been approved I by both the equalization. farm co-operatives, dealer a so- pecific requirements for hous- House and S nate and which was Farm Trucks. The I ous Com- Meeo ta -90. from a storage tank, bagged, and ciation and individual farmers ing of seasonal agricultural moved out. supported by the Farm Bureau mittee on Road' and Bridg it' have invested more than $3,000,- 80 To 89°~: Barry 89, Jackson workers. The bill is dead. v.:as H. 33. This ad~s to the ve- I reported favorably, H. 255, which Th Farm Bureau ha operated 000 in debentures for the build- 88, Ionia 87, Macomb 86, Shia- Testimony showed that rapid its field eed - bu. iness at 221 hicles that are permitted to have would permit a farm .r or m m- ing of two fertilizer manufactur- wassee 85, Hillsdale 85, Osceola progress is being made by grow- orth Cedar Street, Lansing, sirens and flashers, the privately bel'S of hi family to u u vehi Ie ing plants as well as ownership 85, Lenawee 84, Charlevoix 84, ers in improving migrant hous- since 1920. The business will be owned cars of volunteer and paid equipped with farm c m r '181 in other facilities and inventor! s. Oakland 84, Gratiot 84, Allegan ing. Dr. Leeder reported that mo . d to the n v quarters about firemen. 'They would be entitled license plate fl pa ng r . r 'I'he retirement of the 1943 is- 83, Kent 82, Oceana 81, Eaton 80, progress was amazing and that June 1. to u e this emergency equipi ent purpose', Thi was 1 (0 11 nd sue makes the fourth recall of Clinton 80. in his opinion, such legislation Granger B others, Inc., of Lan- only when going to fires. by the Farm Bur au dele 'at s a WARD HODGE:, President, of BLAQUE KNIRK, Vice-Presi- patronage stock on Farm Bureau was "premature." Growers point- the state co. vent.ion last ov m- 70 To 79%: Emmet 79, Cass 79, sing has tl e con truction con- Rabbits. The Hou e has ap- Snover, Sanilac county. Mr. dent, of Quincy, Branch coun t r, Service ' rotation plan. Patron- ed out that competition for good tracts. Edmund J. Meles of Lan- bel'. Hodge is a dairy farmer with a Mr. Knirk is engaged in livestock St. Clair 78, Mason 77, Antrim proved and sent to the Senate, age dividends for the years 193~ help is bringing improvements sing is the architect. All of the mea ure in th herd of Ayr hire . He farms 400 and general farming on 372 acres. .to 1941 inclusive totaled approx- 77, Mu kegon 76, Montcalm 73. H. 97, which would ban the rm- in housing and working condi- above list were support d by th acres with wheat and beans as Director of MFB for seven year s imately $400,000. Midland 72, Kalkaska 70. portation and relea e of San Juan tions. Michigan Farm Bureau. major crops. Director of MFa for and a director of all Farm B u- 60 To 69%: Wayne 69, Clare The Farm Bureau pointed to s'n rabbit which have proved very reau companies. President of destructive wherever they have eight years and a director of all Farm Bureau companies. Mr. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Bills Ask Humane 68, Newaygo 68, Wexford 63. resolutions on seasonal labor odge established themselves. housing adopted at the 1954 and Ward G. Hodge is the new Co. He has been a member of 50 To 59%: Otsego 55%. Hodge has b en a member of Farm Bureau for 17 years. Farm Bureau for 16 years. Slaughter ethods 1955 MFB annual meetings, and president of the Midwest States Seed Grain. The House also Two nationally-known packers Humphrey of Minnesota and called attention to the hardships Farm Bureau Presidents and passed H. 103, which would re- this legislation could work on Secretaries A' 'n. He was elected quire colormg of seed grain igan Farmer for 37 years and of make some animals unconscious Congresswoman Martha Griffiths Burt Wermuth the Michigan State Grange Pat- before slaughter. The Hormel of Michigan have' bills before small, fainily farm operations. vice-pre ident of the American which had been treated with Burt Wermuth, 76, of Holly, a Company anesthetizes hogs with Congress requiring that as a hu- Dairy A 'n of Michigan at the toxic materials. These last two leader in Michigan agriculture ron for the past fj years. Mrs. carbon dioxide. The Oscar May- mane measure food -animals be There is a place at the top for recent annual meeting. Mr. mea sures were among those re- for more than 50 years, died Feb. Wern,lUth, his son and two daugh- er Company stuns cattle with a rendered insensible b for e YOU-but. every man has to furn- Hodge is pre ident of the Mich- quested by the MFB del gat. at 23. He editor of the Mlch t r urvive. . captiv b ~1t pi tol, nator ught 1" . hi 0\ n lud l ' n F rn U' au. th • I t tat I..I11lV ntion March 1, 1956 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS 4 cents pays Blue Cross oper- How B ue ating expenses. t ic igan arm ews arm Bureau Cross ets 3 cents of the rate dollar is added to the required reserves. Once a Blue Cross rate is in Blaque Knirk re-elected president, of Quincy was neth O. Johnson of Freeland was and Ken- t blished January 12. 1923 President W. G. Hodge. Snover effect, the monthly income per re-elected vice-president of the V-Pres. .. Blaque Knirk. Quincy "nfered a second - class matter an. 12. 1923, at the postofflce at h rlotte, Michigan, under the Act Exec. V -Pres Exec. Sec·y C. L. Brody. Lansing J. F. Yaeger. Lansing Its ales member continues unchanged for the entire force. time the rate is in Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company at the 7th annual meet- of arch 3. 1879. DISTRICT 1-Max K. Hood DIRECTORS Paw Paw. R-l House Plants Blue Cross hospital care insur- If costs for hospital care should ing of policyholders Feb. 29. at Lansing 'ubUshed monthly, first day, by ~-Blaque Knirk Quincy. R-l Marihy's kitchen has a window and the window has a shelf. ance rates are up 15% on a exceed income, then Blue Cross Dale Dunckel of Williamston, lchigan Farm Bureau at it pub- 8-Allen F. Rush Lake Orion. R-1 petition granted by the State Ilcatton office at 114 E. Lovett St .• 4-A. Shellenbarger L. Odessa. R-1 Not so pretty. but substantial. I contrived it there myself. must use reserves to make up Max Hood of Paw Paw, and Al- Charlotte. Michigan. 6-Dale Dunckel ....William ton. R-l Commissioner of Insurance after deficits, and eventually the rate len Rush of Lake Orion were 6-Ward G. Hodge ..•.......Snover, R-1 And the mild south sun t at enters on these chilly .dttorial and general of11ce8. 4000 an examination of the Blue Cross mu: t be increased. elected to the board of directors. 7-Thomas Hahn Rodney. R-1 wintry days financial condition. rth Grand River A ve., Lansing. 8-Kenneth Johnson Freeland, R-2 J. F. Yaeger was re-elected sec- Ichigan. Po t Oftic Box 860. Tele- 9-Ren A. DeRuiter McBain. R-1 Lights a fine array of violets with his weak and This will raise the monthly REFLECTORS FOR R.R. CARS phone Lansing IVanho 7-6911 Ext. 10-A. A. Brindl y....W. Branch. R-I retary-treasurer, and reappointed 271. watery rays. cost of group hospital coverage Representative George Gilles- as executive secretary and gen- DIRECTORS AT LARGE As to number. maybe twenty: as to names. I do not know. 33 cents for single subscribers pie of Genesee county has intro- Send notrees on Form 3578 and eral manager. undeliverable copies returned under Gleason E. Halliwlll Gladwln, R-f But I take sound satisfaction in my Marthy's violet show. and $1.14 for those with two per- duced a resolution in the Mich- I' orr» 3578 to Michigan Farm .•.Tew Robert E. mith Fowlerville. R-21 son and full family contracts. igan Legislature commending editorial office, P. O. Box 960. Lan- sing, Michiean. PURPOSE OF FARM Walter Wightman Repre entIng Fennvllle. R-l They are thrifty. They are happy. They are gay with Reason for the increase-a Congressman Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Pac age Milk vigorous bloom. Today fifty percent of the Na- inar E. Ungren ••.•......•............. Editor BUREAU WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU continued rise in cost per day of for preparing and presenting a The purpose of this Associa- Mrs. Carlton Ball Albion. R-1 Their exuberant effulgence soria permeates the room. hospital care, and more days of bill to Congress to require re- tion's milk supply is packaged in SUbRcriptlon: 40 cents a year tion shall be the advancement They are white and pink and purple. They are lavender flectors on the sides of all rail- paper, as compared with ten per- Limited to Farm Bureau Members. of our members' intere ts edu- Representing hospital care as more members cationalfy, legislatively, and and blue. way cars. cent of the supply ten years ago. Vol. 34 March 1, 1956 JUNIOR FARM BUREAU use the hospitals. No.3 economically. Paul Leippr ndt Pigeon There are "boys" and "girls" among them. and the boys Fer three years Blue Cross has are lovely. too. been unable to add to its finan- If I seem enthusiastic in describing this display cial reserves. Instead it has been Community That impression is precisely what I'm seeking to convey. My Aunt Polly went for house plants. too, when I was dipping into them to pay hospital costs and meet its low overhead. Blue Cross as a non-profit ESTABLISHED IN 1911 just a lad. community service has no invest- Bureaus I have never seen the equal of the fuchsia plant she had. She was blessed, the same as Marthy. with the greenest kind of thumb. ed capital. It pays no dividends because it has no stockholders. pays no commissions or bonuses It to employes. .~ CLARE L. McGHAN And that tender gardening know-how. as the seasons WRtTE OR SEE YOUR NEAREST AGENT-TODAY! Coordinator of Community Farm Bureau for MFB go and come. How rates are set: In two different generat' ons they pursued quite Blue Cross is paying on the M I C Ii I GA MUTUAL HAl LI~:Es~:~S Dear Community Farm Bureau Leaders: INSURANCE COM PANV ~ COMMUNITIES similar goals. average for about 144 hospital ad- At the present time there are a lot of new Community Groups missions per thousand members 208 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing. Michigan ~ FOR AGENTS being formed. We wish to welcome all of you into the Farm Bureau And I trust they'll meet in Heaven as two blessed yearly for hospital care. family. We hope that you get a lot of pleasure and satisfaction from gardener souls. Three items enter into the rest: your affiliation with your group. ( 1) actual cost of providing hos- House plants flowering in cold weather almost bring Did your group help to organize another group in February? If warm weather back. pital care (2) operating expenses of Blue Cross (3) financial reser- POULTRY EN you didn't, will you this month? This can be a very good project They present a summery something that belies the almanac. ves required by law. See new. windowless Dirkse laying house between for a Community group. I like them plain or fancy. if singly or in lois. On the basis of' costs, and the Zeeland and Holland. 4,000' layers (Darby strain) A Community Farm Bureau group project is very important. In neatly painted old tin cans or pastel plastic pots. trend in both hospital costs and laying 80% on Hawkins floor with Northco Ventilation. ccause you are organized as a+ I like them all sincerely and I hold it no disgrace. the use of-hospitals by members, Order your chicks now. Higher profits in Random Community Farm Bureau you Michigan will have its goal of The counti ...s leading in the or- Blooming violets, in winter. touch me in a tender place. it is not too difficult for Blue Sample Tests than most all the better Leghorns and have a fine opportunity to work 70,00~. . . ganization of new groups are as Cross to calculate how much must hybrids. Records free. Also agents for Hawkins and together as neighbors on matters ThIS goal IS very Important be- follows: Menominee 14, Van Bu- R. S. Clark be collected to pay for expected Northco. You've never see anything like it. that will bring better living to cause. the strength of Farm Bu- ren 7, Delta 6, Macomb 4 and 315 North Grinnell Street admissions to hospitals. your community. A10rt groups wdll set up pro- ber wf! have as ~embers. reau IS determined by the num- The~e Calhoun, Emmet and Iosco with 3. Jackson. Michigan 93 cents of the Blue Cross rate dollar pays the hospital. DIRKSE LEGHORN FA M grams that will result in real ar~ s.tI11 about 20,000 farmers in L-fe nsurance adding to the growth and stabil- ZEELAND - MICHIOAN community betterment. Michigan who are not members. So far this year there have ity of Farm Bureau .. Backing up Less than 5,000 members are been 66 new groups organized in ear $60,000,000 the agents is a hard working The work we do may bring needed. the state making a total of 1525 (Continued from Page 5) staff of experts and a farmer improvements to your schools, ., . groups. This is very good. We service in this respect is far Board of Directors who as mem- our churches, our roads. It may ThIS lob ca~ be dQn?e.WIll, your want to say thanks to all of you above just "selling". Financially bers also of the Farm Bureau be that we seek to bring more group do t~elr share.. Le.t s s~e who have made this growth pos- secure members mean a strong Board are able to correlate the beauty' to our countryside. It your group s name listed .m this sible. How many groups will Farm Bureau. purposes of the organizatin. may be that we work for safety paper. next month as having a~- we have by next month? In helping members plan their 1955 has been a year of healthy improvements on our roads and complIshed your goal. Who WIll financial security the agent is growth, on a sound basis and farms and in our homes. be first? You need not add these GOLD STAR AWARD not only providing a valuable new members to your group. with improved service to mem- It may be that we help out Help them form a group of their Alpena county. Leer Communi- personal service but he is also bers. other neighbors who have met own. Almost every community ty Group, Mrs. Alma M. Wong, WIth misfortune, or we may form in the state has room for another secretary. a blood donor team. are needed for many programs of Volunteers group. Lapeer county. Montgomery CLASSIFIED ADS Enlist every farmer to take Community Group, Mrs. Gene- worth. Whatever we do, the part in Farm Bureau. "Those vieve Muxlow, secretary. Classified advertisements are cash with order at the following This One-Purpose Community should be a better Grease Does It Building'a ~ole Barn? place to live, because our group who share care." Another say- rates: 10 cents per word for one edition. Ads to appear in two has been a part of it. ing we userr to hear is that "A SIL VER STAR AWARD or more editions take the rate of 8 cents per word edition. working horse can't kick." , These rates based on guarantee of 60,000 or more subscrtbers.: Unico B-SSO Grease has all Kent county. East Belt Line Your group officers have re- Maybe if we enlisted more peo- Community Group, Mrs. Ellen They are members of the Michigan Farm Bureau. the qualities of a one-purpose ceived information or more Club." about the "3 ple to work If every Com- there woul in Farm be less "kicking." Bureau M. Brillhart, secretary. grease farm. for use around the BE SURE TO USE PRESSURE·CREOSOTED POLES! munity group in the state will be Only by p llin~ together w.ill Hillsdale county, Reading Com- LANDRACE ~OG SALE It is not necessary to have L;;.....o~;OO~J: onsible for signing three F rm Bureau be the organization munity Group, Mrs. Merel Blount, several greases and grease YOU'LL AVE MONEY, time and labor build- ~ EED EXTRA MO...EY? ATURDAY, APRIL 7-The house- ing a pole barn . . . but the real economy comes more Farm Bureau members, we all wan H to be. secretary. orders from farmers for the most wife d mands -}arm, 1% rn.Ies south and 11h miles Wjllow 'l'ree B-5S0 Grease lubricates them. all of Your Farm Bureau dealer has some interesting Clark L. Brody, executive vice- zens Councils are being estab- facts about this new method of farm building con- president of the Michigan Farm lished to aid in the work. Ren A. DeRuiter was elected president, and Albert of McBain ion. Ohio. (10-7t-42b) , ast of \Ye~liield, Indiana. a.ud Ir.dlana highway 32 inter, ect at (US-a1 Durable and water resistant. struction. See him soon. He also has a complete Bureau, has been appointed the Michigan Citizens Council of New York to Judge Irving Ben Cooper of told the Michigan Shellenbarger of Lake was elected vice-president Odessa of the POUL TRYMEN ----------.-----17 I '\ ·e~u.dd,. whlch is 19 miles north o.f Indiana otls). ale Saturday, at 7.JO p.m. Central Daylight Sav-, April Stays put and won't drip. No frozen shackles if Unico file of building plans that make the job easier. the National Probation and Pa- Council Feb. 7 that delinquents Farm Bureau Life Insurance DID YOU K.NO"W that you can. ing Time. \Vrlte for catalog. Willow B-550 Grease is used regular- double the capacity of your laying 'l'l'e~ 1ggs marketed at a federal egg grading HARDY CHRYSANTHE:.vIUMS-lO station were less than one half of one gorgeous colors, $1.00. postpaid. Bur- ou ...too can have a field of per cent. trains with low blood pot nette Gardens, 18, Assumption, Illin- record are important when producing OIS. quality egg . For literature and prices write Hamilton Poultry Farms, Ham- ilton, Michigan. Phone Hamilton 2171. PERENNIALS (3-lt I2bli"P) GRO\V FLOWERS for Hobby, lfa 'fa e ual (2-tf-88b) B autification, or Profit. Let us help this one ... per lit rature. you. FREE Ll T. Hardy plants; Hy- FOR SALE-24 more eggs per bird brid Iris, Oriental Poppies, Peonies, guaranteed Before Daylilies, etc. Wells Gardens, Wa h- you order baby chicks get Dirkse's ington, Michigan. national laying and random sample (3-3t-26p) test records. We work with first FLORIDA FARM INCOME generation Darby stock direct from the bra dr, the only authorized FLORIDA Farm Income Up 373% hatchery in the Great Lakes area. ince 1940. Get the facts on farming Poultrymen welcome to our new in fa t-growing Florida. Long grow- 4,000 bird laying house on the new 4- ing seasons, multiple crop production, lane highway between Zeeland and diver -ification, expanding markets Holland. No windows, no litter, prob- and year 'round mild climate provide ably no other house like it In the extra advantages for experienced United States. farmers with adequate capital. Take Besides Dirkse's superior baby pul- your first step toward happier living lets, we are agents for Northco ven- today. Send for new 40-page color tilation system, laying cages, and the booklet "Florida Farming." It's free! Hawkins S. G. floor with which vou Contains information on all type's of can double the capacity of your pres- farm opportunities - truck farming, ent laying house. Don't miss this! citrus, dairying, beef cattle, poultry, Dir-ks» L ghorn Farm, Zeeland, Michi- swine, tropical fruit, ornamentals, e'An. 'Phonp ::1691. (2-:U-117hl and other helpful data. 60 illustra- tions of Florida farm scenes-14 in WOMEN color. Write tate of Florida, 6526 B, Comml ion Building, Tallaha. ee. Florida. (3-4t-100b) GOOD MONEY in weaving. Weave rU~R at home for nei~hhors on $69.fiO MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCERS Union Loom. Thousands doing It. Booklet tree. Union Looms. 174 Pnst GET THE MAXIMUM PROFIT 1956 will be an "Alfalfa Year" ... There is a good supply St.. Boonville. ~. Y. (2-2t-24b) from your sugar bush in 1956. Use galvanized sap buckets and covers of seed at your Farm Bureau dealer's. When you buy Farm BUSINESS PROPERTY for lasting Invnstrnent. Metal buckets last ind finit ly with good care. One ureau you know you're getting seed that is guaranteed ID'Fl LOR. TER-230 feet frontage rain torrn wIll pay for th covers. as to its itality, origin" description and purity. Dollar on U -12 and 497 feet on pav d high- In stock for Imm dtat delivery. way. Spaclonr drive-in, n arly new Also. ev ry item to make and market your pur maple syrup cr p. for dollar, pound for pound you can't buy better than building. walk-in cooler, full bas- siz s metal and glass contain rs Everyone's your neighbor ... by telephone J) merit, oil heat. Also modern 7 room arm Bureau. home, la rg e kitchen and dinette, oil with b autiful 13 bels, filters, spouts, h at, enclosed nor h R. Jdf'al et-up hvdrom tel' • and the new automatic for any kind of huslness. All A-I con- C'holette draw-off valve. ee or dition for onlv 27.000. Gl n 'Hoctor write us and be iure of your equip- C riifi d anger is Northwest G rim m is Northwest Com m 0 n is Realtor, Hartford, Mlohlg'an. df'mhe~ ment and suppli s. Catalog and price of [j higan Farm Bur au. (3-tf-60b) )i t .ent upon request. 'ugar ush How far away is your neare t neighbor? .0 There's your telephone. Just pick it up and in a comm nded for long very winter hardy, is recommended for' short uppli Cornp ny, PO Box 1107, Lan- Idng 4, Michigan. Warehouse at 4109 matter how far, you can reach him in seconds few moments you're in touch. It's a good, satis- rotation. It is bred to recommended for short rotations of hay, pasture ;\'e't aginaw se., (...'[-43), (3-tf-l00b) HEGISTERED Lean M at Tam- by telephone. In fact, you can reach a friend or' fying feeling. b ba terial wil t resist- rotations. As a depend- and green manure. Is worth bred g-iltR. Unrelated fall boars nt. It r co ers rapidly able year-after-year crop and ilt. Phil Hopkins, Hom-r, Mi(>h- relative thousands of miles away in about the One thing about Long Distance. Most people particularly adapted to Ig-an. <2-2t-15p) same time. aft r cuttin . it's unbeatable. light sandy -Ioams. are surprised to learn how low rates are. You FARM FOR SALE Even when bad weather keeps you from travel- may be, too. (They're lowest when you call 240 , I v I ator-k and grain farm, h avy loam soil. Six roo," ing, you're never really isolated. evenings after 6 and on Sundays.) eed ealer modern home. larrre barn, sllo, corn cribs, hog house. 70 a reR Wheat, 50 a res clover, 30 acres onen land balance in second growth timber and Do you need market information, vice? Perhaps you'd just like to be cheered up a vet's ad- . Have yourself a wonderful time tonight. You'll find that out-of-town phone visits are heart-warm- pine R tttngs and pa ture. You hould by the familiar voice of a loved one far away. ing experiences you'll enjoy again and again. ERVICES, C., LANSINO, MICH. in estigate this as an unusuaj poten- tial inv strnent, Priced reasonable at $49,000. Glen Rector, Realtor, Hart- ford, Michigan. Member of Mlchl~an MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY Farm Bureau. (3-tf-60b) and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Sun- m or u Upper din at ~bella. Mr. Bender is the .ttee cll.a.,irman and Mr. ~'ltOOJ·lD· is the comrnittee secre- tart. Their te1$hone grid i ready for action. Direc ors \ al The :Michigan FAI1n Bureau SUGAR BEETS. The :Farm 'MiclUgan is an im~t farm ~ aid that a eninsula The Menominee legislative committee is ready for action. Mr. Bertil Gidlof of Stephenson heads board of di rs called upon the Interstate Commerce Com- mission in early February to Bureau directors statement informed in another Congress that' the present carry-over of state in the prod ction of hogs and in finishing feeder cattle. We oppose government stimula- soil bank plan should contain these provisions: I-Put an acreage of soil d - WESLEY S. HAWLEY the committee composed of the suspend a general increase of 7 % 400,000 tons of sugar arid open- pleting crop land in the soil bank following couples: Mr. and Mrs. tion of excess production through Coordinator. U.P. in railroad freight rates, effective ing the door to more imports of price supports and subsidies on as a condition for price supports. BertH Gidlof, Mr. and Mrs. Ed- February 25. sugar is troubling Michigan sugar 2-Allow farmers to voluntar- Delta and Menominee coun- mund Duca of Daggett and Mr. livestock. Government supports beet growers. would increase production of ily underplant acreage allotments tries are really in the Farm Bu- and Mrs. Charles Donaldson, Jr., Clark L. Brody, executive vice- in return for certificates valid for reau act. Legislative committees of Daggett. At their meeting with president of the Farm Bureau, Congress was asked to amend po k for 1956and result in more pending sugar legislation to give market declines next fall. There purchase of government stocks. are appointed and in action. They the minutemen the evening of said its membership of 65,000 3-Encourage farmers to place have held meetings with their February 18, they discussed the farm families would consider the domestic producers of sugar more are signs that the decline in hog of the domestic market as sugar prices may be ending and that other lands in soil bank for at Jninutemen and have set up tele- latest farm legislative develop- mcrease serious in face of de- least three years in return for phone grids for legislative action. ments and wrote several cards to clining farm income. consumption increases. emand will improve market levels." negotiable certificates for surplus The Delta legislative commit- legislators in Washington and The board of directors said it C. L. Brody said that U. S. stocks or other payments. tee and their Minutemen met the Lansing. They also completed would add to production costs consumption of sugar rose to 4-Prohibit harvesting or their telephone grid. SOIL BANK. The Farm Bureau t!Ve.ning of February 17 in and reduce marketing income. 8,383,000tons in 1955. He said They estimated that it would add urged Congress to adopt a soil grazing of any soil bank land. ASPH Rapid- River and organized for The community groups are that the Farm Bureau is asking bank plan designed to reduce SOCIAL SEC URITY. The aetfon. They discussed the Farm holding their regular monthly $1 per ton to the cost of 600,000 that the first 188,000 tons above production of crops in surplus. It NIichigan Farm Bureau re-em- Iegislation situation in Washing- meetings. I have attended a few tons of fertilizer used by Mich- 8,350,000tons be allotted to the ton and Lansing and wrote many igan farmers. They estimated the favors the use of surpluses now phasized to Congress its oppqsi- of these meetings and find them domestic market, and that there- in storage to pay farmers for tion to the compulsory coverage cards On the most important most interesting. Our group, the additional transportation cost on after 55% of the U. S. sugar mar- participating in the soil bank. of self-employed farm operators matters. The committee in Delta Boney Falls Community Farm grain marketed would be 2 cents ket be assigned to the domestic county is composed of the follow- per bushel. This would add They would be paid in negotiable in the social security program. It Bureau held its February meet- sugar producers quota o~ the certificates valid for the pur- urged that the present law be ing couples: Mr. and Mrs. Frank ing at our home in Escanaba. $1,000,000 of rail transportation market. chase of government stocks of amended to provide a reasonable A. Bender, ·Jr., of Escanaba, Mr. costs Michigan farmers would and Mrs. Vernon Wick of Cornell The chairman, Mrs. Muriel pay. PRICE SUPPORTS. Secretary farm commodities at favorable time in which a farmer could Schire, conducted a very good The rate increase would step of Agriculture, Ezra Benson, was prices. Or the certificates could make his individual decision meeting and Clayton Ford the up the cost of all supplies arriv- urged to resist without com- be sold for cash. whether or not as a self-employ- Change to This discussion leader did a superb job. He divided us into three ing by rail. It would be felt in promise pressures for govern- The Farm Bureau directors, ed farmer he participates in the many marketings. ment support of hogs and cattle. representing a membership of program.. All-Season Oil! groups for discussion, giving us each an assignment. Everyone fluid milk in gallon jugs. Mr. t1NICO lOW-3D motor oil flows as readily as lOW grade oil at low temperatures for participated and good discussion was enjoyed. After the meeting MFB Favors Executive Officers Walker was honored for 30 years of service to Dairyland. and the lunch we all enjoyed an quick starting. IT PROVIDES the full pro- old fashioned Valentine party. The exchange of Valentines Production The board of directors of the Michigan Farm Bu- reau at its meeting February 1 reappointed Jack Yaeger Purpose of tection of a 20 or 30 grade oil brought back old times and we Farm B reu as the engine reaches normal high operating temperatures. all had a most enjoyable evening. Credit Merger as executive secretary, treasurer and general manager '·The purpose of this Associa· for 1956. Clark L. Brody was reappointed as executive tion shall be the advanceme ot Unico 10W-30high detergent All Volunteers The Michigan Farm Bureau vice-president in charge of public affairs. We present: our members· interests education- oil is a new, all-purpose, all- Britton Community Farm Bu- favors the proposed.' merger of ally. legislatively, and economic- season motor oil. It is the best reau of Lenawee county offers the Production Credit Corpor- ally:· protection against the major this expression of appreciation: This sentence is laken from the ation with the Federal Inter- causes of engine wear and "All Community Farm Bureau mediate Credit Banks, the MFB statement of purpose when the fouling conditions. Michigan Farm Bureau was or- workers, such as Blue Cross board of . directors told the READY FOR YOU in quart, secretaries, Roll Call workers, American Farm Bureau February 1. ganized at Michigan State Col· A and 5 gallon cans, and drums. group secretaries, legislative lege, February 4.. 1919. See your local Farmers Pet- Minutemen, discussion leaders roleum Co-op Distributor, or and others' are volunteer workers The proposed merger is an- Buy Farm Bureau feed. County Distribution Agent. and receive no wages for their other step in carrying out the in- work." tent of the Farm Credit Act of 1953. This is to bring farmer Here's what you' be n 1001 ing f r- Orchard Brand G NilE EM-92 does borrowers into ownership of the an early season mite spray so ffi ient all the e things and mor . Plan d it gives control far into. umm r , ith for bigger or hard profits by using it Production Credit system. The Sap Bucket Sale merger is an economy step being carried out by the Farm Credit Administration. A bill to effect a single application ... one that' effec- tive on apples, p ache , pears, plum. and prunes ... reduces the numb r of mid-summer sprays needed, ther by thi year. A product of Gen hemical research, Genite E ·923 has en tested and proved at m ta Station 0 chards in 28 tates 1 perl- the change will soon be before and three Canadian provinces, and Buy galvanized .sap buckets and covers for last... lessening the problem of re idue on used by California commercial grow- Congress. for years. ing investment. In stock for immediate delivery. The purpose of the merger is: fruit. A Little Goes Farl Just ll;lz pints mak Get all the good sap in 1956. One rain pays L To increase the efficiency of Some Outstanding Advantages 100 gallons of full-strength solution. operation of farm credit in- of GENI E EM-923 for the eovers! stitutions, ecommcnded u 0 is any time f:rom • Gives outstanding control d •• uropean dormant spray to petal-fall spr y. ALSO. all sizes of plain and lithograph metal cans, in 2. To facilitate the retirement red mite and clover (almond) mite with ompatible with most pre-frui (or- single application. mation spray materials, No separ t square and oblong styles. Sap bags, spouts, tree tappers, of government .capital invested JACK YAEGER. Executive CLAR~ L. BRODY, Executive miticide spraying generally nece sary. • Superior control before fruit form tion in such institutions, filters, hydrometers, thermometers, glass containers, labels in colors, cartons for shipping. 3. To further develop self- Secretary and Treasurer. supporting cooperative lending' General Manager of the Mich- 'andj Vice-President n. in charge of Pub- lie Affairs for the Michigan Farm reduces residue problem of late sprays. n • So effective, control re- institutions, igan Farm Bureau. Mr. Yaeger Bureau. Mr. Brody came to the sults often extend into Sugar Bush Supply Co. was first employed by Farm 4. To continue borrowing and Bureau as director of organiz- Farm Bureau in March, 1921as its executive secretary-treasurer the following year. • Will not harm useful in- GE E AL CHEMICAL DIVISION Michigan Distributor for George H. Soule Co. rediscount services to other ation in 1935. He became ass't nd general manager, first of the sects, virtually non-toxic AlliED CHEMICAL & DYE CORPORATION to bees. 40 Rector Street, New Y.1i( 6. N. Y. P.O. Box 1107. Lansing. for catalog &: prices. financial institutions making secretary and in later years the Michigan Farm Bureau and later loans to farmers and ranchers. manager of F.arm Bureau Ser or companies as the organiz- ~cr. Tra6e &Iark Warehouse. M-43 at 4109 W. Saginaw. Lansing. Mich. (Just west of Lansing &: Waverly goU course) vices. In Sep ., 1952 he became atton expanded into new fields. 13 Eating More Eggs executive secretary - treasurer - In September, 1952 by appoint- People are eating more eggs general manager of all companies ment of the MFB board of dir- use ENOUGH. than ever before. In fact, Amer- by appointment of the MFB icans ate an average of 417 eggs board of directors in a reorganiz- per person in 1955. That's one ation of executive responsibilities. ectors he became executive vice- president in charge of public affairs, including legislation. Until March 1 th Only! and one-half dozen more per individual than two years ago in Dairyland Co-op nnual BLUE eROS - L E crease in the amount returned to 1953. Expanding Sales members at the time milk was shipped. Mr. Walker credited the IEL Dairyland Cooperative Cream- sales increase to aggressive mer- Live Each Day ery Company of Carson City, chandising, and the price boost to We can easily manage if we will only take, each day, the bur- Montcalm county, sold 11,954,281 increased consumption of dairy packages of dairy products in products. enrollment re-o e ing for To get the most den appointed for it. But the load 1955. The members approved contin- will be too heavy for us if we from the Secretary-Manager Fred Walk- uation of the 2 cents set-aside on crop producing po er of carry yesterday's burden over again today, and then add the burden of the tomorrow to the weight before we are required to er told the 30th annual meeting milk and one-half cent per pound January 27 that there was a 34% on butterfat for another 12 increase in sales of packaged pro- months for American Dairy ass'n FARM BU ducts over 1954. There was also a advertising and merchandising. your soil. bear it-J ohn Newton 16 cents per hundred average in- They approved legalizing sale of MEMBE I• Far Bureau Every enrolled member Feeds and You in your family gets the same fine protection. MOST OF YOU use Farm Bureau feeds-M e r mas h e s, Hi-NRG rations. Turkey Feeds, Milkmaker, Cattle Sup- plement 48% (for dairy or beef) and our unequalled array of stilbestrol Steer Feeds. FARO-ETTES and Creep-eUes' for little pigs are widely used. Porkmaker 35%, the safe. sound, satisfying concen- trate for brood sows and growing pigs r~ngs the bell. Pork 125 for fattening hogs is winning applause from the smart hog man. Have you had your soil t sted? The fertility level of your soil is your most valuable asset. Results Prove Their Value Unless you conserve or maintain it by returning enough We can quote results that Farm Bureau members have achieved Potash ..• poor yields, poor crops and poor profits are from Farm Bureau feeds. F."orexample: 92/0 production of eggs sure to follow. To protect this all-important crop producing (and 92;0 hatchability at the same time), and 35,000 broilers at power of your soil, make sure you supply enough Potash Blue eros is Michigan's most preferred rofit basis. lueCro s be efiisaredesigned to one time showing more net profit on Farm Bureau Hi- RG: in your fertilizer. Your local agricultural adviser will help protection because it pays more hospital bills keep abreastofprevailing hospital costs. TIll determine correct amounts for your soil. And remember, a Dairy herds averaging over 500 lbs. of fat three years In a in full than any other plan! means real security for you and your family. low Potash level means a low income level. Make sure you row. Steers gaining 2~ to 3 lbs. per day on Cattle Supplement insist on enough Potash. Half of the people in Michiganare enrolled 48% with Stilbestrol and only one pound required per steer per day. · in 100 Cress- lue Shield. SEND FOR THIS FREE BOOKLET HOGS MARKETED with only 400 TURKEYS TESTED until better pro- These Plans are Michigan's own Plans .'";; It e plains the necessity for potash in the Ibs, of feed for 100 Ibs, of pork. Larger gress on Farm .Bureau Turkey Feeds was sponsored by Michigan hospitals and doctors profitable production of all crops. For your litters. sturdier pigs. more profit. proved, then put completely on our feed. themselves and operated on a strictly non- free copy write to address below. Weare talking about your feeds-Farm Bureau feeds. They are filR)symbol for yield .•. quality •.. profit . open formula, priced according to value. Help us do you a Ask your Farm Bureau ecreiary for Full In} r better job. You can do it. ~~MERICAN POTASH INSTITUTE, INC. Dept. H-53, 1102 Sixteenth Street, N. W., Washington 6, O. C. MEMBER COMPANIES: American & Potash Company. Potash & Chemical Corporation. Potash Company of America. Duval Sulphur Southwesl Potash Corporation. FAR BUREAU SERVICES, II c. EED DEPT. United State, Potash Compan J Michigan Hospital Service • 41 o..-. e . ar..-. . re Mrs. By on Eley. Chairman Cons! mine n-i may not be too late for you to get wrote the greeting I used at the entertainment. in your reservation. Contact your Rural- Urban tea: county or district chairman im- D strlc 6 School for Christmas since Mrs. Sam Nash reported that there are What l • P. .ychuuric Nursing? Greeting 61 boys there who do not hear Berrien county: Mrs. James mediately. from anyone at Christmas. In Wire was in charge of the elec- We're happy, Friend, to meet Mn. M. O. Hitchings. ChalrmUl January the women planned their MISS EDITH G. MORGAN +--.....;.;;.....-.;,----....;;-.-------------- tion of officers at the January Branch County: The women you, North Street program for the coming year. Associate Professor of Nurling difficulty in working. self and then move back into the meting. Mrs. John Walters was voted to participate in all the To clasp your hand and greet University of Michigan Her sister and brother-in-law group where she participated as reelected as county chairman; 1956 State Projects. Miss Flor- Huron. Mrs. Ed Oeschger of Isabella County women, too, with whom she had been living a member. Before treatment by you, Mrs. William Anderson, 1st vice- ence Sweet, from the State Home To say, "Hi, Neighbor!" with a Bay Port is the new chairman enjoyed a Christmas party in In order to understand Psychia- were aware that she had periods the psychiatri t could be effec- chairman, Mrs. James Wire, 2nd and Training School, spoke on smile, for West Side Huron women. December with Mrs. Marrel as tric nursing, we should first con- of depression, the first of which tive, this return to normal activ- vice-chairman; Mrs. Harold Wid- "Mentally Retarded Children" at And chat with you awhile. They have been busy stUdying hostess. In January the women sider the psychiatric hospital and was noted during her senior year ity and participation was essen- dis, secretary; Mrs. Walter Well- a recent meeting. The Health We hope that through our meet- rural health programs. Should voted to give $10 to the county its purpose. The psychiatric hos- in high school. tial. ington, treasurer, Mrs. William Committee is very active with ing here Huron have a county health unit polio fund. A committee headed pital, like all hospitals is a place These periods of depression in- Anderson and Mrs. Russell File, meetings and reports. The women We'll find some new friendS', in a tri-county health Program? by Mrs. Hugh Swindlehurst was where sick people go for treat- creased in intensity following In summary, psy iatric nurses publicity. voted to help with the mobile most sincere Huron women are interested chosen to buy a flag for the mente her dismissal from her job. At are prepared to help patients Mrs. Alma Foster, chairman of blood unit in memory of a recent- A better understanding, too, in an intensified "Huron County Keeler Union Building in Mt. with the essentials of daily living ly departed, past county chair- Of things that puzzle me and ,Crusade for Safety" aimed at re- Pleasant. Mrs. Walter Chaffin is Within the psychiatric hospital, home she was not eating, sleeping at the point where the family is the program, introduced the the entire corps of workers who or caring adequately for herself. speaker, Mrs. Lewis Krell of man. you. ducing the number of traffic ac- chairman in this county, Mrs. assist the psychiatrist, for ex- She remained in her room much no longer able to handle the dif- Nil s, speaking on "The Need of cidents. Dora Larsen is vice-chairman ficulties which the patients' ill- Calhoun County: The women The way we make our living, and Mrs. Helen Hartman is secre- ample, the nurse, the social work- of the day. Despite the genuine ness presents. Schools for Retarded Children". Mrs. Krell, believes these chil- voted to participate in all the Is apt to be a giving East Side Huron Women met tary. er, the psychologist, the occupa- efforts of her family to help her, 1956 state projects. Four mem- Some notions, not quite based at the Sebewaing High School for tional therapist, the recreational she did not respond. She was The skills of a psychiatric nurse dren have been forgotten but are on fact a Christmas Party and exchange Gratiot CounJy women are therapist and physical therapist apparently overwhelmed by are based upon scientific knowl- coming into their own. Niles and bers of the women's committee Buchanan people have helped acted as hostesses for the county About the way some strangers of gifts. At a recent meeting, planning a potluck supper for have two tasks: their concern and attention. Her edge of psychiatry and psychia- institute. At a recent meeting, act. Mrs. Howard Nugent, chairman, Farm Bureau women and their family then sought professional tric nursing. They learn these the school in Niles a great deal. (1) To assist the psychiatrist to assistance. the assistant superintendent of You'll find when it's talked showed very interesting pictures husbands at their March meeting. skills as nursing students through Parents have also helped re- Battle Creek schools enlightened over, of her trip to Europe last sum- diagnose and to more specifically their experiences with patients The January meeting with Mrs. Although the family was help- decorating and repairing the two the women on methods used in All rubes don't live in clover. mer. Florence Shankel, chairman, pre- tient and define the problems of the pa- such as Mary, during their psy- ful in giving information to the chiatric nursing affiliation under rooms which they occupied. Re- teaching children to read. Every- And city slickers dressed up Lapeer. Farm Bureau Women siding had a very interesting pro- social worker, there was much the guidance of psychiatric nurs- cently the fire inspector inform- one is happy to know that Mrs. neat, ed them they would be allowed Don't roll in riches at their feet. of Lapeer county are always gram: Readings: "Ten Little (2) To contribute to the treat- more to be learned from Mary ing instructors. Hornbaker, county women's raising money for some worth- Autos" by Mrs. Hull, followed by ment designed to help the patient herself. It would be the task of to use only the first floor as the chairman, has been selected to be (Con~inued on Page 6) furnace being located in the We prepared the annual coun- while project. Mrs. Frank Huss with "Line's become well. Each group 'has the psychiatrist to learn through a delegate to Washington this ty Farm Bureau dinner and the The Center Building at Lapeer Busy" which disclosed some of similar and at the same time dif- Mary why she was so depressed building. Only one room is spring. Juniors helped with serving. has been one of their biggest in- the affairs of those present, Mrs. ferent tasks to perform. before he could guide the other now being used for the retarded children, thus it is very crowded. Hillsdale County: The women The ladies also prepared the terests. They are equipping and Green "Thank God for America"; people who would assist him. Overblouse They are very badly in need of voted to participate in all the annual dinner of the board of furnishing it with necessities. Mrs. Cumberworth "When I Get If we are to gain a clearer per- They have also kept up their to be Chairman"; Mrs. Morris spective of this treatment pro- came acquainted with Mary, they As the nursing personnel be- Sophisticate .'. a new building. Anything given 1956 state projects. Programs for directors. gram, we will see that it includes towards that goal will be greatly the year have been presented and At the December Christmas state projects as well as county "The Cow", Mrs. Shankel and a sampling of all those activities found that she remained alone Mrs. Hearn sang a duet. Another appreciated. More teachers and accepted. The women served party we held a silent auction. interests, which includes hospital duet was Mrs. Witter and Mrs. involved in daily living. These in her room much of the time other helpers are needed to assist luncheon at the county institute. Money was given to Retarded aid and helping rural youth. and attempted to, avoid the pa- Smith in costume. Mrs. Studor are not only the simple ones the children. Mrs. Krell answer- L. Keith Cheney, county superin- Children's School at Brighton, Mrs, Emily Dondineau is chair- was appointed Citizenship chair- within a home setting, but also tient group. We knew that al- ed many questions asked by the tendent of schools, gave an en- Michigan. man. though Mary had difficulty with group.-Mrs. Harold Widdis, sec- man and Mrs. Cumberworth, those away from the home. It IS eating, her physical examination lightening talk on "Why Our At County Institute in January Sanilac County Women's Com- Safety chairman. through observation of the pa- retary. School Taxes are Higher," at a a member of the Women's Com- mittee is very busy raising mon- tient as he interacts with otlier was negative. county meeting. Kenneth Wirick, mittee was asked to serve on ey to equip the new Farm Bu- Saginaw County women en- people during his hospital experi- Mary asked the nurse if she St. Joseph County: The officers our county Roll Call manager were hostess for the January was at the last meeting. After his each of the County Board Com- reau office in Sandusky. joyed a Christmas party at ence that his problems in living could have a tray served in her mittees. The program Commit- At a games' party at the new their December meeting. become clearer. These activities, room rather than go into the din- Women's Committee meeting. 15 talk the women made plans for groups were represented. Mrs. tee set up a program for the Wo- office building February 14th Mrs. Harold Frahm was hostess also serve as a medium through ing room. Understanding her dis- some active work on membership men's Committee for a year. they hoped to raise enough mon- for the group at her home in which the patient can be helped comfort in this new situation, the Paul Davis, vice-chairman, pre- sented the program for the com- during the following two weeks. , On Mothers' March of Dimes ey to purchase 'draperies. January. This meeting was fea- to live more effectively. doctor felt it would be better for ing year. It was ready to be this year we collected donations They are grateful to Eldon tured by 100% attendance. Re- her to eat in her room until she Jackson County: The women through our Community Groups. Since we are chiefly concerned became better acquainted with submitted to the Board of Direc- received a letter from Council of Winters for the preparation of ports were given by Mrs. Good- tors for their approval. Reports Social Agencies about the Health We voted to follow through the windows for the new drap- man, legislative chairman; Mrs. here with the part of psychiatric the personnel and the patients. with our State Projects and we eries and laying of the new tile Lonsway, citizenship chairman nursing in the treatment pro- The nurse, also, understanding were given by the Safety; Cit- Unit for Jackson county which izenship; Resolutions and Legis- the women are supporting. Mrs. are now working on our collec- floor. and Mrs. Holly Hubbell, United gram, we will try to show you by Mary's discomfort with new peo- tion for Pennies for Friendship Sanilac women have been ac- Nations chairman. example in the following para- ple, brought her tray, encouraged lative committees. Mrs. Donald Day, county chairman gave an Pierce announced that a Junior inspirational talk on "Farm Bu- for Associated Country Women tive on panels concerning the Saginaw ladies voted to sup- graphs, the specific activities' her to eat, and left her room so Farm Bureau group is being or- reau and Citizenship" and what of the World. safety problems. Mrs. Felker, port the state projects. A collec- through which a patient is guided that she would not be embar- ganized in the county. We are very proud in Living- Mrs. Gough, Mrs. Klewitter, Mrs. tion of $12 was turned over .to the by nursing personnel. Nursing rassed. This would allow her to they should mean to each person. ston county to be the first to Cargill and Mrs. McWilliams March of Dimes. The women personnel may imply both the eat without feeling pressured. Reservations for the St. Mary's Programs for the year were pre- reach both State and county were among those who assisted planned a "white elephant" sale psychiatric nurse and the psy- camp March 6th - 7th are to be sented and adopted. membership goals. - Mrs. Henry on panels. at their February meeting. chiatric aide. As the doctor learned more sent to Mrs. Charles Knapp, R. 2, Roggenkamp, Chairman. Mrs. Harold Frahm showed about Mary's problem and as we Lenawee County: 160 members Our chairman, Mrs. Wesley Marshall. - Mrs. Gerald Bohrn, The hospital ward to which a learned to know her through our of Lenawee Co. Farm Bureau Mahaffey, has been ill but is her- slides of the trip she and Mr. secretary. families enjoyed a co-operative District 5 self once again. Her work was Frahm took last summer in patient may. be admitted is his observations in the ward, this done ably by her vice-chairman, western United States and Can- home during the time he remains information was exchanged and District 2 . supper recently. After a program of musical numbers, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Harold Nye, Olivet H-2 Chairman Mrs. Williamson. ada. Mrs. B. H. Baker is chair- in the hospital. Here is where he further plans for treatment were Mrs. uane Sanford, Chairman man. will eat, sleep, bathe, dress and, developed. , George Mapstone showed pictures Eaton County Farm Bureau St. Clair County Women's learn to live comfortably in a Allen a.i of their trip to Europe. Mr. Map- women are off to a good start this setting which is intended to pro- Through the social worker, we There was a very good attend- stone told of outstanding features year, under the capable leader- Committee of Farm Bureau pro- vided gifts at Christmas for the District. 9 vide the least amount of stress. learned that Mary's mother had ance at the last District Council of agricultural regions in the ship of thei new county chair- forgotten retarded children. died when she wa~ ten years of mg held in Hillsdale. Now countries Mrs. Ernest Helm, Chairman As part of his treatment; he age and Mary and her oldest sis- v sited: England's man, Mrs. Allen Lahr, Their In January they joined with Traverse City H-4 the women are busy getting their hedges, Hall d's ditches, flow- group gave games and books to may also be involved in occupa- ter went to live with their grand- 1956 programs arranged and ers, and Holst in cattle, Belgium's the Boys' Vocational School in the county Farm Bureau in en- tional therapy, recreational 'mother. Through studies in psy- Wexford eounty. In November therapy, and physical therapy, chiatry, we know that children tertaining Mr. and Mrs. Clark underway. At least two counties similarity to United States, the Lansing as Christmas gifts. This of 1954, the Wexford county Brody. The Kiwanis Club of but always it is to his "home" often interpret the death of a have made booklets with a list of small size of German's farms, action was the result of a visit Designed with long, willowy Port Huron and county Farm Bu- Farm Bureau Women's Commit- base (the ward) that he returns. parent as desertion or rejection. programs and meeting places for Switzerland's lack of labor saving which Eaton county women reau worked together to make tee held a Rural-Urban meeting. lines, this wide-necked over- the year. These can be of much methods, and Italy's practice of made to the school last year. The Urban ladies were the guests In order to understand the .con- During Mary's junior year in blouse has the merest suggestion this day a success. value to each woman in the coun- growing farm produce between When Mr. Brody was County of the Farm Bureau women. tribution of nursing personnel to high school, her sister married of a waistline, jaunty hip pockets, ty. rows of fruit trees and common January 5 the county member- Extension agent in St. Clair Four Farm Bureau ladies who, a total plan of therapy, we would and left the home. During her teams with the slimmest of skirts. use of oxen. ship drive dinner was served by county in the early years of Farm ith their husbands, operate dif- need to outline what it is that senior year the grandmother died The camp committee for our the Women's Activity committee Bureau he was also a member of ferent types of farms, formed the and Mary went to live with her No. 2048 is cut in sizes 12, 14, district met with committees to the workers. The eight "high" Kiwanis Club, hence the reason panel of speakers. Mrs. Marjorie most people learn within a well sister and brother-in-law. The 16, 18, 20. Size 16: 3% yards, 3S from districts 1 and 5 and plan- D strict 3 township workers ate steak and for this wonderful occasion. adjusted home. psychiatrist informed us that he inches. ned the annual spring camp. This Mrs. Walter Wolfgang, Chairman th~ "low" eight ate beans. Karker, director of women's Within most homes, people believed that Mary was reacting Mrs. George Meharg is chair- Activities of the Michigan Farm learn more than how to eat, to the death' of her grandmother will be held at St. Mary's Lake near Battle Creek, March 6-7. A Chelsea B-2 The group is having a safety man of St. Clair Women's Com- Bureau was moderator. Each bathe, dress or clean one's teeth. whom she loved and re-exper- rln Half Sizes very informative and interesting The operating council of Liv- chairman, Mrs. Chester Coats. mittee. lady used colored slides taken on It is here that the more intang- iencing the same feelings she had program is in store for those ingston County Farm Bureau The women are in two teams, her farm to illustrate her talk. ible skills needed in living may had with the death of her mother. Tuscola county Farm Bureau (Continued on Page 6) fortunate enough to attend. It Women's Committee spent a one headed by Mrs. Alfred Almy Women have studied Michigan, be learned such as how to accept Two important losses were more great deal of time making new and the other by Mrs. R. D.Twit- responsibility for one's self, how than Mary could tolerate. worked on the Milk for Schools county rules. These were voted chell. Original safety slogans will on and approved by both Wo- be presented by each group and program, Civil Defense, Book- Iron-On otlfs to share with others, how to contribute with others, and If a patient has had experi- men's Committee and the Board. the best one will be chosen to be- mobile project, and had several how to accept from others. ences, such as Mary's, with a The election in September was come the official slogan of the travel talks on foreign countries. They have not neglected their These skills we learn through mother or mother substitute, the PLANT Farm Bureau's conducted under these new rules. group. participation in the activities nurse needs to be made aware of Michigan adapted garden We assisted the Juniors with membership drive and have car- within the home such as the pre- these. The patient often expects seeds. Be assured of the best their annual chicken barbecue. At their February meeting the ried on all state projects as well paration or serving of food, the nurse who, also, represents "a varieties of vegetables and This was held at the Edward Eaton county women elected Mrs. as contributing money to the 4-H maintenance of clothing, joint . mother figure to disappoint or flower seeds used in Michigan. Fritch farm 'on Lake Chemung. Clair Dankenbring as their Club's trip to Chicago. Mrs. projects for the improvement of reject him. In packets and in bulk at October was the month of our second vice-chairman. This is a Walter Moderow is chairman. the home, and involvement in Upon admission the patients' attractive prices. Rural-Urban tea. This panel of new office recently voted upon social activities within the home. initial attitude toward the nurse See your Farm Bur au Deal- urban ladies told of business life by the group. Regional Repre- District 8 The attitudes which we develop is usually one of reserve in which er. A postal card will bring in the city: Mrs. Kenneth Allen, sentative, Ray DeWitt was the Mrs. Martin Stockmeyer, Chmn. during the time when we are feeling and response are restricted one of our illustrated seed a school teacher; Mrs. Robert speaker a1j1dpresented some very Heese B-1 learning to participate with until he learns that she can be catalogs. Zizka, a hardware man's wife; interesting facts about Farm Arenac County Farm Bureau others may influence or hinder warm, accepting and kindly. Garden Seed Dep't Mrs. Gerald McCloskey, a den- Bureau. We should all feel proud women had a husband's party for our future ability to live with Nursing personnel need to be- Farm Bureau Services, Inc. tist's wife. Mrs. Flay Devine, to belong to such an organization February 21. The ladies who were others. come aware of the meaning of Marjorie Karker's mother, was which has done and is doing so committee women last year were patient behavior if they are to . O. Box 960 Lansing, Mich. not only our guest of honor but much for the farmers. invited to this party as are past The psychiatric nurse, like all help rather than hinder the pa- county chairmen. nurses, provides for the physical tient's recovery. Genesee County Farm Bureau needs of the patient. However, Women met at the home of their April has been chosen as 100% attendance month with Mrs. the major portion of nursing II was noted that Mary re- chairman, Mrs. Don McLain for time in psychiatry is spent in ponded best if not overwhelmed their January meeting which be- Ernest Heim, state vice-chairman, as guest. At the January meeting guiding the patient toward ac- with too much attention. She gan with a potluck dinner. cepting responsibility, sharing, gradually regained interest in the women voted to support all Their safety chairman, Mrs. contributing and accepting from food, began eating and paid more the state projects. Mrs. Irene Florence Plass had arranged for others as he eats, sleeps, bathes, attention to her personal appear- Restainer gave a safety report State Trooper Galbraith to show and participates in the ward pro- ance. She now seemed better able and Mrs. Wanda McTaggart re- a safety movie. This proved very gram. to accept attention and was en- ported on citizenship. informative as well as most enter- Many emotionally ill patients couraged to come into the dining taining. Midland County women met need to learn or to relearn some room and eat with the other pa- In February, the Genesee wo- January 10 for a ham dinner with of the necessary skills of living tients. men met at the home of Mr. and their husbands as guests. For suggested above. If they are to At first, Mary was tense with Mrs. Leslie Ames, with the hus- entertainment two Phil Rich accomplish this, the emotional this group but, with the support bands as special guests. The movies "Algona Country" and tone of the ward must be such of the nursing personnel who are QIVE THE INTERIOR of your speaker for this meeting was Dr. Weekiwackee" were shown by that the patient will feel free to assigned to eat with the patients, home that new look . . . Paint it Ronald Scott, district veterinar- Mr. Earl Evans of the Midland learn. This type of program takes Mary became more comfortable Two part costume that is a ian for S. E. Michigan who spoke Daily News staff. A reading the time and patience of nursing with the group. This was an irn- wardrobe in itself for the shorter, ith nico c-cent. It's the on Bangs Disease and Bovine "Chicken Dinner" was given by personnel who are interested portant step in Mary's recovery. fuller figure. You'll love this asi st and the most economical T.B. Mrs, Stanley Vinton. enough in other people to want You will remember that Mary little bolero. way of doing it. At their February meeting the them to learn to help themselves. had withdrawn more and more All District 5 Farm Bureau women voted to go along on all Such a treatment program is not from groups of people as her de- No. 3067 is cut in sizes 121,2, women are asked to keep in the state projects. They also sent accomplished singly, but only pression progressed. 141f2, 16%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 24¥2. THERE'S 0 MESS, no fuss mind the dates of March 6 and 7 $5 to the Sister Kenny Polio through the cooperative effort of Size 16%: 4% yards, 39 inches. . . . It 0 s on equally well with when Farm Bureau Women's Foundation. Mrs. Pearl Mudd was all of the nursing personnel Since nursing is responsible for Camp will be held at St. Mary's appointed Citizenship chairman. working together. the place in which the patient Send 35 cents in coin (no b u h or oller. c-cent h s no Lake with Districts 1 and 2 also The women decided that each The contribution of psychiatric lives, their activities will center stamps) for pattern. Give name, "paint " after-odor. You paint in participating. The tentative pro- woman was to discuss questions nursing may be more clearly about those usually found in a address and style number and . h morning and hang pictures in gram sounds most interesting. regarding the proposed Tri- seen through the following ex- home. Because Mary found a size. Address Pattern Bureau, Camp chairman is Mrs. Byron county college with her local ample: stress situation in life too over- Michigan Farm News, Box 42, th aft rnoon. Eley from District No.1; program community group. They are to whelming, .she moved more and Old Chelsea Station, New York chairman is Mrs. Howard Corbus, report their findings at their next Send 25 cents (in coins) for Mary, • 19-year-old girl. was more away from the activities in- 11, N. Y. For first class mail, add District No.1; recreation leader, meeting. each pattern to Michigan Farm admitted to the hospital because volved in living until she was five cents for each pattern. Mrs. Fern Brandt, Distrrct No.5 Farm News, 263, Needlecraft Ser- she was depressed and unable to neither eating nor sleeping pro- Send 25 cents for the Spring- and pianist is Mrs. Donald Pierce, Gladwin County. Mrs. John vice, POBox 162, Old Chelsea accept responsibility for herself. perly. Summer Fashion World, illustrat- Dist. No.!. Reservations are to Shearer entertained the Women's Station, New York 11, New York. We knew upon her admission to Through a controlled kind of ing in color scores of delightfu 1 be made' with Mrs. Charles Committee at her home in Dec- Add 5 cents for each pattern for the hospital that she had com- support and encouragement rom wearable fashions for every ze ur , Inc. Lansing, ichigan Knapp, Dist. No.2. We are plan- ember. The group decided to send 1st-class mailing...S end an pleted high school with honors, nursing personnel we see that and occasion. Sew these practical ning on a capacity crowd for this cards and cookies to the Mt. Plea- additional 25 cents for Needle- had obtained a job as a clerk, but Mary was able to gradually ac- design patterns for the lealon ••• •••• • two days of instruction and sant State Home and Training work catalog. had been dismissed because of cept more responsibility for her- ahead • (ADVERTISEMENT) n a eports ---Furm ea Sh w Growth, Sta ility an • • Mutual Company $1, 713,000 Pai zn Claims zn 1955 In Strong Position Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Michigan paid $ 1,713,000 in claims in behalf of Company of The claims service is handled through five region- al claims offices working with the staff at the NILE L. VERMILLION its automobile, farm liability and fire insurance home office at Lansing. There are 11 full time Ass't Secretary- Treasurer and ~anager From his Report to Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company policyholders in 1955. A total of 20,321 claims travelling claims adjustors. at the 7th Annual Meeting at Lansing. February 29. 1956. - were settled. CLAIM PAYMENTS The operating results of Farm Bureau Mutual for During the 82 months the Company has been TOTAL AMOUNT PAID IN CLAIMS FO. EACH YEAR Life insurance is one of th old Mollion. of 00110 •• 1955, are a demonstration of the success of Farm Bu- ,operating, it has paid more than $6,000,000 in o 10 15 20 ness enterprises in m rica. Mi hi n f I, reau members in financing and controlling their own claims for policyholders. A total of 76,699 claims 1949 I '1 I I fiRE 24,000 CASU,AlTY 1,689,000 r Thousand, NUMBER OF CLAIMS I-- nally recogniz d its u efuln s in th ir rung. Insurance program. liD had been presented at the close of business Dec. 1950 •••• 1 I 20 I--- I·· l. I 11 31, 1955. Explanation and education by qui ly tr in The past year was a period of spectacular growth. 1951 ,. I , 10 ~ I--- has brought the mod rn story f lif in ur Moreover, the growth was sound and healthy. The fi- All policyholders in the F arm Bureau Mutual 1952 0 4' se S,I ~1 Sl U H l- nancial strength of the enterprise remained strong. Ser- I l I farm home in Michigan. are Farm B~reau members. December 31 the 1953 vice and benefits to members stayed at a high level. I .I Its acceptance is shown in the f ct th t Company had 54,737 automobile policyholders, There were 54,737 automobile policies in force De- 8,751 for farm liability, and 4,623 fire insurance 1954 , I \ I '. new Farm Bureau Life Insurance amp ny 1955 cember 31, 1955. Farm liability policies totalled' 8,751. policyholders. 0 5 1 " 15 20 force nearly $60 million of lif insur n In r The Company had $45,000,000 of fire insurance and igan during the short period of 4 Yi yr. an additional $33,500,000 in windstorm and extended About $25 million of this total has b n th coverage insurance in force at the close of the year. While growth. is a natural and healthy condition, the objectives of the insurance program have not been con- Farm Bureau tual Growth Charter policy issued as an endowment at g 85. rest is divided between the FIP, investm nt pl high cash values, ordinary life, term, other ndowments fined to growth alone. Considerati~n has been given to AUTOMOBILES INSURED FARM LIABILITY miscellaneous rider benefits and group contr ct . TOTAL NUM8E1t OF AUTOM081lES INSURED AT END OF EACH YEAR TOTAL NUMBER OF FARMS PROTECTED AT END OF EACH YEAR accomplishment of a stable growth which will provide Thou.and' of Automobiles Thou,and. of Form. We continue to reinsure all risks above $10,000 ttl 20 30 40 50 60 o life, and 50 % 0 0 10 6 7 10 '~. 1 2 every new policyholder with the same security and fi- .,. I ! , insurance on one individual ub .. na~cial resources enjoyed by all persons using Farm Bu- 1949 . • Milli_tef PREMIUM D.llan INCOME t-- 1949 n. •.• '_tf •• ,.l,..,'UM f D•• t, INCOME .1-- standard risks up to a maximum of $5,000. ••••• ~1iI reau Insurance Protection. 1950 ~ 1950 250 200 I-- This rapid growth of insurance in force has caus d 110 1951 equal rate of increase in assets and investm nts. Imo t Charts and graphs on this page iIIustrate the steady 1951 1952 I-'-- 1952 I . 100 ~O 0 I-- all of the assets are invested in approv d high r e increase of. liquid assets and an equal rate of increase '49 'so's, 52 '5] "54 t-- 4' 'SiO 51 H )] S4 'SS I-- " I I' - in select investments. practically all of the assets of 1953 1953 I securities. Corporate and governm nt bonds tot 1 $2!.4 ~I ; I I I , million. Real estate (home office) is anoth r $!.4 mil .. Farm Bureau Mutual are invested i~ approved, high 1954 . , I •• ,. 1954 , I lion. grade securities-principally stocks and bonds. Prem- 1955 1955 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 1 2 3 4 \ 10 ium income continues to increase each year as the num- About $2 million af these assets ar held s st tutory ber of members who turn to Farm Bureau Insurance reserves, on which we are required to arn int r t t for their security needs continues to mount higher and INClUDING FIRE INSURANCE WIND and EXTENDED COVERAGE ASSET ACCUMULATION TOTAL AMOUNT ACCUMULATED AT END OF EACH YEAR the rate of 2Yi 70 compounded annually. Our actu I higher. COVERAGE IN FORCE TOTAL PREMIUM INCOME o Million. of Dollors 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 experience has been 3 % earnings on total inv stm nt Operating on a principle of of $2!12 million. These investment earnings help pay As;,.the number of policyholders insurance at cost, your Farm Bu- Million. of Dollar. 949 , -" climbs and premium income 50----- dividends to policyholders. grows" higher reserves are re- reau Mutual has not only com- 950 I "FIRE CASU,AlTY 354 000 ~ 3,228,000 pelled a reduction of rates to 40---ttn~ I quired to protect the investment farmers, but also has returned 951 0 The year 1956 got ff to a slow of tl1E!¥·people. The real test of generous sums of money to ,.1 I start but ended as the most suc- stability' of the company lies in policyholders in the form of 952 ·l .. cessful year in the Company's , its net worth,-its financial dividends. i I I I " ,I" history. Premium inc me xceed- ability to met catastrophes. Sur- 953 ed $1l/:.l million. From that in- plus funds in Farm Bureau These services have been ac- •. come over $100,000 was paid 954 Mutual are more than equal to its complished through a growing I I , " back in dividends. This might outstanding liabilities. Every staff of workers who are proud un FIRE 955 seem to be a very generous rate obligation of the company is to promote the Farm Bureau Cl WIND ond EXTENDED COVERAGE o .5 10 1.5 20 25 30 3.5 40 of dividends for a company so •covered twice. The company's package. Chief among these are young, but it was accomplished liquid assets are twice its current an army of 155 agents. . .men with no impairment of financial liabilities. who make more contacts with the stability. ~ife individual members than any other personnel in the vast Farm Bureau organization. The agents are rapidly be- coming full time representatives Farm Hurea rowth The board of directors at the beginnng of the year had ap- proved a projection for the year that allowed for a reduction of who earn their living exclusively capital and surplus without ces- from promotion and sales of INSURED ESTATES ASSETS GROWTH sation of dividends. Farm Bureau Insurance. TOTAL UFE INSURANCE IN FORCE AT END OF EACH YEAR TOTAL AMOUNT AT END OF EACH YEAR What actually occurred during Millions of Dollars Millions of Dollars In the past seven years over o 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 o 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 the year was an increase in cap- $752,000 have been paid to the ital and surplus of $63,000 after I agents in the form of commissions and service fees. 1951 •• HUM'El Th.v ••••••• Of POLICYHOLDERS f--- 1951 '.' , dividends. This is an improve- ment of more than 300% over the Rich- These men make up a sales force more intimately acquainted with the farmer's problems and needs than any other class of in- surance agents. ' Backing up these front line 1952 1953 ~ ,0+ , u "1m 10 S o 'Sl ., ." '54 'H l- 1- 1952 , 1953 ~ I ~ I· projection. This is comfortably ahead of goal. land. Kalamazoo county. Presi- dent of the Farm Bureau Lif Insurance Company. Farms 285 Of even greater significance is acres. Beef cattle. hogs. gcn r 1 the fact that each policyholder is crops. Member of Farm Bu au fully protected by adequate re- 26 years. 1954 1954 .. serves, capital and surplus. Re- agents is a staff of skilled em- ployees who have brought wide 1.-. I I~ , serves alone equal about $2 a cooperative attitude by all 1955 1955 million. Capital and surplus add attention to the amazing success members, young and old. 10 20 30 40 so 60 70 80 o .5 10 1.5 20 2,5 30 3.5 another 25 % protection. of Farm Bureau Insurance in Michigan. This staff is supported The only cloud over the year's Each county having the pro- BLAQUE KNIRK of Quincy. in turn by a Board of Direc- operations was the poor showing gram has b n asked to improve Branch county. President of the tors. comprised of farmers who made in the development of the the age distribution b fore we are in an especially good posi- member group life program in can move the program into addi- Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance tion to coordinate the insurance 70 the counties. Michigan Farm tional counties or continue to Company. Farms 372 acres. Beef Bureau has pioneered this bene- operate it at all. Claim Irequ ncy cattle. hogs. dairying and general program with the objectives of Farm Bureau. fit to farmers, although it is no on the member group has be ' 1 crops. Member of Farm Bureau more than every factory worker about 4 times that of the individ- 16 years. ' One of the best examples of the in the big cities has long enjoyed. ual policies. The pr mi urn on There is still another important mutual benefit of the insurance Our difficulty has been in get- member groups on the oth I' consideration in the rapid suc- program to the membership at ting the leaders to understand hand, is about one-third of that cess of Farm Bureau Insurance. large is the decision to invest that group insurance can not on individual policies. Service is all important in an policyholders' funds in the con- wor k unless we get a fair cross struction of a modern new office That would make our xper- effective insurance program. It section of members. The program must be given a place of import- building to house all affiliated ience about 12 times as bad on can not succeed if it is particip- member group coverag s. B ause ance if the program is to grow. activities in Lansing. This build- ated in by only those advanced ing is the key unit of the new of this exp rience, we have been The steady growth of Farm Bu- in age and of poor health. The required to raise the m mb ~r reau Mutual is proof of satisfac- Farm Bureau Center at Lansing. 70 low premium available assumes group premium from $11 to $13 tion with service. As pointed out earlier in this report, practically all of the until the average age is brought Certainly the most important service to policyholders is the payment of claims. In the past assets of this company are invest- ed in American business. Since 'an office building is required not Farm Bureau. Insurance Companies' Management back down below 47 yea rs. In addition to its sp -ctacular success in s rvlng the m mb 1'5 seven years over $6,000,000 of the only by the insurance companies directly, Farm BUl eau Lif ha premiums paid in by Farm Bu- but also by the other business also contributed substantial urns reau members have been return- enterprises of Farm Bureau, it is to counti is maintainir g off'lc s. ed in the form of claims. This is only natural that the insurance Also, it has through its d .ision an average of 69 cents out of companies should invest a portion to invest its funds in a rn: d rn every premium dollar paid for of its reserve funds in a building new office buildin f ziv n to fire and casualty protection. which both fills a need for the Farm Bureau and th oth affili- Also important is the payment members and adds greatly to the ates a proper hom in whi h 0 of a good rate of interest on the prestige of the organization. live. money invested by Farm Bureau This home office building re- members. A total of $236:000 was presents about 10% of the total In many ways, th invested by members to start investments of the two insurance ance program ha 0 I th: n companies. It represents the first complish d its pu po 0 bring automobile insurance.' n addi- adequate home for the Farm Bu- ing the Farm 13m ~ u mily tional $288,000 was added to reau family. closer tog eth r and givin 1 n w launch the fire and wind insur- strength. At th pr nt tim ance program. The company has 1ural r sid nt {If Mi hig; n ou consistently paid a 6% dividend on these investments. Complete rane suffer from In of an' q Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance plan of insuranc a Increasing amounts have been Company offers Farm Bureau cost. paid to help various counties members complete automobile defray the expenses of county insurance, farm liability, and fire offices. Your insurance Company insurance, which: includes fire, volunteered several years ago to lightning, wind and extended co-operate with County Farm coverage on farm property, dwellings, and commercial build- A.istant Manag Bureaus in setting up office ings. Lif. Division facilities for the use of members. TTEE A •• e Ac uon on • arm and orne afe y~ o The thrifty pave the road to u eau o Inspect chimneys. stoves and furnaces regularly. Re- place defective parts. Clean out soot. Keep fireplaces properly screened. Psychiatric Nursing indpendence with their savings. e or arc o Don't let children play around trash fires. (Continued frOm Page 5) Watch for o Keep fire extinguishers in handy locations. After the nurle develops abil- o Be sure of an adequate water supply and ladders at ity to work with patients, she ew rb Wire! ckground Material for Program in March by our is then taught how to guide other hand. psychiatric nursing personnel. ANY DAY, now, Farm Bureau 525 ommunity Farm Bureau Discussion Groups o Some communities have formed rural fire companies. Most psychiatric aides are pre- dealers will have Unico's new, Regular farm inspections are made and roads to farms pared through an organized pro- modern, 4-point, high tensile Nature, for it would do no good DONALD D. KINSEY are charted for fire equipment. Ac Ivlties to protest, debate or plead. In- gram of instruction by hospitals strength barb wire. It's the great- Coordinator of Education and Research. MFB o Never light fires with kerosene or other explosive Of Women stead he makes of himself a bota- in which they are employed. est improvement in wire in 30 fueJ.s.. At the present time, the whole years. Here is a conundrum. Although safety means the (Continued from Page 5) nist, a carpenter, a mechanic, 8. o Be sure your tank heater and incubator are safe and veterinarian, a weatherman, a area of psychiatric nursing has IT HAS T"NICE the rust free diff renee between health, happiness and success as com... in good condition. The program was so enthusi- psychologist, a philosopher and a become a prominent one since life of standard wire • Made of scientist. legislatures, administrators, pro- pared to suffering and loss, people too often turn their astically received and the public- fessional groups and citizens are high tensile steel for strength • cks on the subject. Machinery ity so favorable the Wexford These he uses after Nature vitally concerned and actively in- Lighter weight for easier hand- Soil Conservtion District direc- ling. Stays tight because of The State Discussion Topic Committee met in Jan- o Many children are killed riding farm machinery and tors asked if they would repeat throws a tantrum, combines the patience of Job with them and volved in providing better care reverse twist design. Less cost tractors. Don't take chances on this. for the mentally ill. the program for their 10th anni- calls himself a farmer. for full 80 rod spools • Ask your uary. Their instructions were definite - "Give our Tractors can upset quick as a wink- versary program in Janury, 1956 (Editor's Note - This is the Farm Bureau dealer about "His days work is never done, people a farm safety check list that we can use as a o Use care on slopes, ditches, soft ground and holes. so that more farm people could last of a series of articles for the Unico's new barb wire! Watch for logs and stones in the wheelpath. hear it. just interrupted by the setting purpose of describing opportuni- yardstick for farm and home:' o If stuck and can't get out, get help to pull you out. January 18, 1956 the program sun. Even the modern day farmer ties open to women who wish to FARM BUREAU SERVICES. INC. Don't chain the wheel. Watch a jacked-up machine was repeated at the SCD Annual makes the same weary and bent, prepare for professional nursing). The machine age of agriculture is here. Yes, even meeting. The ladies participating yet satisfied figure, as he leaves U-- IC'O- carefully. were: Mrs. Arthur Nelson, who his last chores and as he silently th electrical, chemical and atomic age of agriculture o Keep drawbar hitches low on heavy pulls. with her husband, raises flowers gives thanks for his blessings. He Alfalfa is upon us. Failure to change our practices to meet o Don't speed a tractor. Apply brakes carefully when and plants both for wholesale knows that tho' the earth is far Farmers can seed the new and pulljng a load. You may "jack knife." and retail trade. from Heaven, he is close to God." better Vernal alfalfa if they buy these forms of modern living can be costly in lives o It is unwise to speed the motor and suddenly engage Mrs. Frank Brehm spoke of Mrs. F. A. Dohms Harrietta R-1, it quickly while supplies last, re- and property. If our discussion of this month can serve the clutch to start a stubborn load. This is a killer. general farming, including beans Chairman. port MSU specialists. OIL fiLTER ELEMENTS to save one single life, it has been worth while. But o Be sure the tractor is out of gear before starting the as a cash crop, tree and other engine. crops. PUB Lie 5 ALE -April 12, 1956-7 p. m. CST to do this, farmers will have to w~rk at it - not o Keep all shields, fenders and guards on your tractor Mrs. Marion Evens, spoke of At War'ner Farms, on State Road 4, 1Y2 mi. east of Goshen, Indiana merely discuss it. their beef cattle and irrigated and equipment. potatoes. LANDRACE HOGS a The farm afety record is poor one. We' have not o If unclogging a machine. shut off the power-take-off. Better yet stop the engine. Mrs. Charles Gotthard spoke of grassland farming and their "THE HOG OF TOMORROW • TODAY!" kept pace with industries. Farming stands near the o Don't cobble repairs. They cause accidents. Put in dairy herd. Mrs. Karker was 70 -- HEAD - 70 24 Bred Gilts-10 Open Gilts-28 Boars~ Weanlings bottom of the list for its record of safety practices. sound parts. moderator. D Don't wear loose and flapping clothing around ma- The first three women gave PUREBRED • REGISTERED Thousands are injured and killed annually. chinery. It can pull you into the machine. their talks and then showed A combined offering of the best animals of Swedish, Norwegian Yet, look at the explosives industry. A hazardous o Don't drink alcohol and try to run f rm equipment. slides. . Mrs. Gotthard used her and Danish (American) bloodlines from our two outstanding slides to illustrate as she spoke CERTIFIED BRUCELLOSIS FREE HERDS. occupation ~ Yes, but the industry has one of the best You are not on the ball and as she showed the last pic- o Many accidents happen from over-fatigue. Day- ture of a beautiful sunset, she MEAT TYPE - BIG LITTERS - FAST, ECONOMICAL GROWTH £ety records in the country. It has used a carefully dreaming, too, can cause trouble. made a fitting summary of all THE RESULT OF OVER HALF A CENTURY OF SCIENTIFIC planned safety program. So can farmers, if they will, D Keep a fire extinguisher on the tractor. the talks by quoting from an BREEDING, TESTING AND SELECTING BY SCANDINAV1AN o Put guards around all rope pulleys in the barn.. essay written by a school girl HOG BREEDERS Safety is merely a m tter of good management. The o For road driving at night light equipment properly. about her father, a farmer: Ideal for Crossbr~edjng FOR LONGER engine life ''Men of the Soil we call them, Take Advantage -of Your Opportunity •••. Buy With Confidence following list is incomplete, no doubt. But if you use 'Scotch-Lite tape on machinery helps to mark it. and trouble-free perform- o Keep proper guards on buzz saws and power saws, etc. but "men of the soul" would pro- W"1'ite for free caiaioo. ance, Unico oil filter ele- it, it will surely make your farm a safer place on bably be a better name. For these ments can't be beat. Buy D Be -sure of your footing when riding machinery. Don't men, instead of battling against WARNER FARMS WOODLAND FARM which to live. lease use this check list to rate your ride drawbars, etc. PHIL WARNER, Owner WM. EUG'ENE MEYER, Owner from your local Farmers Nature, work with her. Nature is farm and farm home, then do the things that will pro- o Keep well to the roadside on highways. You may have unpredictable and often unmerci- R. ~', 1, Goshen, ,Indiana CertIfIed BrucellOSIS Free R. R. 2, Greencastle, Indiana Certified Brucellosis Free Petroleum Cooperative Dis- the right to the road, but why have a funeral to prove ful. Herd No. 87 Her-d No. 70 tributor or County Distri- mote safety. it? "Yet, the farmer gives in to I. H. HULL. Importer, 57 Whittier Place, INDIANAPOLIS, iNDIANA bution Agent. rm Fires D Put all hand tools safely away. Keep handles free o Get rid of trash. Paper and oily rags-trash of any from splinters. kind is tinder to start or boost a fire. D Smoking. Farm buildings contain flammable materials. Animals There are explosive fuels around. Watch that smok- o Never assume that you own a tame bull, boar, etc. ing in any dangerous location. They change. Be wary. Electricity on the farm. It is helpful, but- D Be sure to build your bull pen strong. Have all circuits checked for proper iring. o Handle any bull with a nose ring and pole. Don't lead ' Do you overload circuits or put a pe y in the fuse him with a rope or chain. box? If so, you are asking for a fire. Keep fuses to o Be sure that animals are ecurely fenced on pasture. the proper size. D Use care and proper equipment to control any vicious D Don't leave a switch or junction box uncovered. Re- or kicking animal. move old open knife switches. D . Do not keep a vicious dog. You are liable if he at- o Clear cobwebs away from all wiring and electrical . tacks others. equipment. o Keep cords. plugs and sockets in good condition. Don't use rubber cords in heating appliances. .0 Keep welders away from burnable materials. o Falls "Throw rugs" on slippery floors will throw somebody. .Coat them with adhesive. ttU5e Proper amounts of o Never put cord or plugs under a rug. Don't hang a o Stairways should be free of objects, properly lighted o cord over a nail. If they "short," you are in trouble. Be sure that radio and TV antennae are well-ground- and have a good handrail. farm Bureau' Granulated ed. Same for the phone. o Riding loads? Sit down. A pitch of the wagon may o Lightning rods are good protection if well-grounded. o Keep fire away from a charging battery. It contains throw you. D Repair all loose or defective steps and floor boards. fertilizer in the analysis o Salt and sand icy pathways. hydrogen gas and may explode like a bomb. o New 3-prong plugs serve to ground all electrical tools. o Keep strong ladders and stepladders. Do not splice a broken ladder. And don't substitute a box or chair. recommeded for my soil" May save a fatal shock. o Childr n may poke fingers into old-type open sockets. o Properly close all dug wells and other pits. Replace them., o Keep barnyards clean and free of slippery conditions. o Have a rubbe-r mat in the bathtub, and watch that bar That's not idle talk either. More and more Having set the pace in Michigan by having o Keep guards on all work or "trouble lamps" and in- of soap. It skids. of your neighbors are realizing the value of centrally located plants, featuring granu- cubator lamps. o Continuous circuit electric fencers have killed many o Elderly people may see poorly and fall easily. Remove soil-testing and are following it up with the lated fertilizer, etc., your Farm Bureau now children and livestock. Get a "make ana break" fencer stumbling and slipping points. analysis of plant food called for by the test. offers another first . . . BULK FERTI- approved by Underwriters Laboratories. They realize too the wisdom of selecting LIZER. Your Farm Bureau dealer has the El Keep matches away from children. Fascinating but Poisons Farm Bureau's high analysis granulated facts and figures of why it will pay Y9u to dangerous. o Follow safety direction on package carefully for all plant food. use bulk fertilizer. See him soon. o Use no explosive cleaning fluids in buildings, Be care- insecticides or poisons. ful with any cleaning fluid. The gases may be dan- 0' Store poison in a safe place, properly labelled, and with gerous. Don't rub materials in explosive fluids. o Stor all fuels in safe places. Watch for leakage. Label containers clearly. treatment directions available. o Wear proper respirators when spraying or dusting. Proper clothing too. Poisons may be absorbed through This is· hat Michigan Farmers ay--- o Don't fill gas tank of hot and running engines. the skin. A. H. Arnheim and son, Harold, of Ypsilanti-"We have used Farm o The tractor exhaust may set fire to hay, straw or chaff o Wash all clothing promptly as directed. "Keep out of -in the barn or out. reach of children and livestock. Bureau fertilizers for some twenty years on corn, oats, hay and wheat. Our o K ep roofs covered with fire-resistant materials. o Know the recommended first aid. Have needed ma- results have been uniformly satisfactory. Granulated fertilizer has proven to terials handy. Call a doctor if symptoms develop. o Use insecticides, etc., only at proper times. Avoid be superior to pulverized on our 300 acre operation." leaving residues on the fruits and vegetables. Nicholas De Coster of Fairgrove-"I am a bean and sugar beet' grower i eus ion Topics o Gun Safety Never leave a loaded gun. on 200 acres in Tuscola county. I haven't found Farm Bureau fertilizer letting me down yet. On beans 1 used 5-20~30, 300 lbs. to the acre. On March Through ugust, 1956 o Never carry a gun without the "safety" on. sugar beets I used 12-12-12 on 15 acres, 600 lbs. per acre; and 5~20-20 on o Never leave a gun where children can play with it. The topics were chosen by your State Discus- o Never point a gun at anyone, loaded or not. 10 acres, 600 lbs. per acre. On 36 acres of corn I put 400 lbs. of 5-20-20 ion Topic CommiU e from the results of the Ballots o Carry your gun with the muzzle away from compan- to the acre and side-dressed it with 60 lbs. of nitrogen 82 j~. There r turned by the Community Farm Bureaus. ions. hasn't been one of these crops that didn't exceed my expectations. I'm for o Be familiar with the "trigger squeeze" of your gun. F arm Bureau all the way." r, More Intensive Safety Program on o Don't pull a gun through a fence by the muzzle. the F rm. o Put a gun through a fence stock-first, muzzle away Harvey Bolt of Zeeland-HI have found Farm Bureau granulated fertilizer from you, and up the fence from where you will cross. pr. Ho Should chools and School Con- D Know your target before you squeeze the trigger. to be dust-free, to flow freely and evenly, and to be easy to store, and last strue ion Be Financed} o Don't leave shells or cartridges where children can get long in the soiL Now that my Co-op has Farm Bureau bulk fertilizer avail- them. able, I'm saving more money. Bulk lowers my costs by savings on bags and the Small Farm a Profitable Fu- o Don't leave blasting caps and explosives where any- one can get them but yourself. in handling." tur Miscellaneous Clyde Breining of Ypsilanti - '''My experience with Farm Bureau fertil- In itizen hip ork at Home. Be cauli