• Vol. 34, No. 5 c MAY 1, 1956 34th Year Ve o Opens ay t y 111 Tuscola Farm Bu u embers at Lan ing e EDITORIAL Good I dea Proves Its J7alue Bill This is the 36th anniversary of the founding ould Perm- of the Michigan Elevator Exchange. It began in "Advance Payme 1920 as the grain marketing department of .the On Propos Michigan State Farm Bureau. A few years later President Eisenhower eto d th it was incorporated as the Michigan Elevator pril 16. He said a return to Exchange. parity price supports and oth Forty-Iive local cooperatives invested a total soil bank attack on surpluses, of $16,000 to finance a central marketing agency defeating. for their grain and beans. The' President said four main pro f th ttl Today, the membership has grown to 102 were unacceptable to him: ( ') r turn to 90 (I ( of locals operating 145 elevators. The Exchange owns ity supports for basic crops (2) dual p rity for h t, a 4,000,000 bushel terminal grain elevator at corn, cotton and peanuts (3) mand tory pri up Ottawa Lake. At Port Huron it operates one of for fe d grains (4) multiple pri e pl ns for h t the largest bean elevators and electric eye installa- nee. tions for picking beans in the nation. l In sendi g the bill back to Congress th Pre id n id Last month the Excha~ge said it will build a these and other provisions "would. do harm to bean terminal in the Saginaw area for processing, agricul ural region of the country and lso to th int r- packaging and storage. The Exchange said, there TOUR TO LANSING. 111 mem- At the Farm Bureau hey saw Senator Arthur Dehmel of Ufol-l gaged in the. final passage of I bel'S of Tuscola County Farm ffi ionville and Representa ive AUl- bills. The action and the debate 'ests of consumers." has been approval for the sale of $1,500,000 in de- d Bureau are shown on the steps of on~ ~.f th: most mo ern ,0. ICt.:, son Green of King ton took wei e most int r sting. . A motion in the House to bentures to build the plant and provide operating capital. I the state capitol at Lansing March 27. They visited the legis- office employes building 111 the state. N a~1). 2W lunch of the MIchIgan with the group. They introduced the Tu 'cola pe ple to and Henderson Clark Graham, Montague, president, county command a majority and fell 0 74 to lature and the new headquarters Farm Bureau and its four service the Senate and to the House 0 ganization director, for Tus- building of the Michigan Farm' companies work in one big room when th y appeared in the cola Coun y Farm Bureau, essary two-third . The Exchange is the largest handler of grain Bureau. nearly an acre in size, gallery. Both houses were en- arranged the tour. and beans in Michigan. Its annual, sales volume Senator Aiken (R) of Yermo t introduc d n w s il bank bill in the Senate April 18. ate Ai is about $20,000,000. The organization's net worth is $1,650,000. It has earned more than $2,000,000 in patronage savings for its members. New It wa the President's original proposal plu vision to authorize the government t b gin rna in pr - ments to farmers up' to 50 j' of the contrac as soon Dealing toith. a Problem. R. W. Brown, president of the Missouri Farm Formula. Pr a the farmer agrees to take part in the cr g r conser ation reserve programs. The balance of the first year's payment would b m d rv or Bureau from 1925 to 1944, made this observation ---------;--------.- ST on how to deal with a problem: "There are three ways to deal with a prob- CIO PI nning , when the farmer could show that he had fulfill d the terms of the contract. the bill be effective July J 1956. It is proposed that this sec ion of lem: First, to pretend that it doesn't exist; second, to wish tor the old order of things; and third. to ew al~ Senator Aiken s btU sored by 40 Republican 'a' pon-···wheat, and four nuts will be corn, cotton, t at 1 'vel of at .assemble and study the facts concerning it. Democrat Senators, including least 82112 % of parity . The first means that the problem is ignored FOl· Se late? ~C Clinton Anderson, Secretary former U. S. of Agriculture. This, the President should provide minimum said, v r- and set aside. The second is old fogyish and indi- DAN E. REED DAN E. REED Republican members of the age price suppods. s follows: Assistant Legislat've Counsel Assisfant Legislative Counsel House Commit ee on Agriculture o cates a defeatist attitude. The third is the hardest, Wheat at $2 a bushel. corn I Probahilitv that a new effort Representativ ~ of Co u n t y offered the same measure in the $1.50 a bushel. rice at $4.50 but it is the triumphant way." House. per cwt. would soon be made to reappor Farm Bureau r lutions commit- cion the Michigan State Senate t es attended a two day "Re olu- In the House, the Democrats 2-For 1D56 tne support price Forty Million oj Us~Own E Bonds on a strictly was discussed population at the Michigar basis tions Round-Up" April 17 and 18 are talking at Michigan State University. a soil bank and a for manufacturing proposal to provide direct subsidy u to $3.25 per 100 lbs. The sup- milk will go Farm Bureau. Resolutions Round The session opened with a payments to farmers up to 90 % port price for butterfat will be A product that has become an indispensable part up April 17-18. rapid review of the hanging of parity. This recall the plan 58.6 cents a pound. ~f the American way of life observes its fifteenth needs of agriculture. offered by former Secretary of This plan was defeated fou: 3-President Eisenhower said Agriculture Brannan some years anniversary May f. years ago by the Michigan Com Jack Yaeger, executive secre- ago. It was rejected by Congress. the adminstration will usc De- mittee for a Balanced Legisla tary of th Michigan Farm Bu- partment of Agriculture funds, It doesn't seem that long since the United States ture, of which Farm Bureau was reau, poke of the importance of President Eisenhower's veto where assistance will be con- Treasury Department Series E savings bonds made a leading member. developing ound policies so that left the Agricultural Act 01 structi ve, to strengthen the pric s A fair system, appor-tioning thr I the Farm Bureau may repre sent 19S4 in fuU effect. It provides or perishable farm commodities, their appearance on the American scene. B t in the best i rig-range interests of . farm price supports at 15 to 'We will have over $400,000,000 House of Representatives on c. those years this incentive for thrift has made a per- fa mel's. . 90o~ of par~ty. "or that purpose beginning July population basis and the Senate I." manent place for itself in our country's family life. on a population and area basis Stan ey M. Powell, legislative The administration announced was overwhelmingly approved bJ counsel, listed issues on which that it is launching four programs 4-The Pr sident urged Cun- F rom the beginning, the E bond has been a pop- the voters at that time. farmers will be called upon to under existing law" to improve gress to enact his soil bank plan make decision within the next farm income now." '(as promptly as possibl ular instrument for savings. Sales in the earlier Recent issues of the Michigar before next fall's seeding Ior year or two. High on the list are , years were influenced by patriotism. But after the CIa News, official organ of the I-For 1956 price supports for next year's crops." CIO, have been carrying article. school and school finance prob- war the E bond did not pass from the picture, as lem. designed to build resentment most people thought it would. Instead many of us found that we liked this sure against reau. Grange and Farm Bu- It is believed that CI0 leader. AI. 0 on thi involving wage level'. list is legislation ea cnar rarrn high vays, tax matters, minimum even hour day legis- labor, AFBF Says k realize much of their mernbershij; method of saving for future needs. . So today 40 million American citizens own more than $40 bil- ion worth of E and H savings bonds. About $38 does not favor placing the power of absolute government control of Michigan in the hands of three lation, right-to- of the legi lature again. ork laws, and the possibilit . of r apportionment bing raised Action Wa ou or four counties in the metro- billion of that sum is in J:: bonds. politan area of the tate.- ! Workshop periods were led by The American Farm Bureau Federation ex cutive The articles in the CIa N ews IDan Sturt, agricultural economist, committee meeting in Chicago April 16 said: Bonds purchased in the war years and those fol- are intended to appeal emotion- M.S.U. He pre rented Dr. Raleigh lowing are now sending children through college. ally to union members, both in Bar lowe, M.S.C. agricultural "President Eisenhower's action in v toing th farm They are providing additional income for those in the Detroit area and outstate, I economics department; b rt Hopper, department Dr. Ro- of ad Sill today is based on sound economic principl s. retirement. Farmers bought them to provide a "A not her reapportionmem mini strati 'e & educational s r- ?armers recognize and resent obvious Horts to m kc drive" has been on f the lead- vices, M.S.U.; and, Dr. Karl T. :arm program legislation a political football. growing fund for the replacement of tractors and ing subjects at political action Wright, M.S.U. agricultural eco- other major farm equipment in future years. Above meetings of the CIa for many nomic' department. They wen. "Congress still has the opportunity and r sp I 1- months. resource specialists in problems all, they have always provided a growing, always. If such a proposed constitu- ')ility to adopt a workable farm bill that will arry of water rights, schools, and pro- available, and steadily increasing reserve fund. tional amendment is to appear duction costs. Jut the objectives of adjust! g production to mark t on the ballot in November, pe- lemand, and of expanding markets at home and abroad. pouring titions bearing nearly 220,000 sig- The closing session saw the fol- Farm Situation vate organizations are technically trained manpower into natures will need to be in the lowing expert' in state govern- "Farmers need a sound soil bank plan, fr of Will Improve agricultural research. hands of the Secretary of State ment presenting information anc counter-acting, production stimulating provisions. Realistic appraisal, not blind "The expansion of activity is by July 6. answering questions: Frank M. progressing as rapidly as qualified Landers, director of the budget optimism, is the reason for the "This farm bill would have marked a r turn to th farm equipment industry's faith persons can be obtained for the work," Mr. Duffy said. e son to Speak division of the Michigan depart- ment of administration; Geralc nice-fixing policies that have played a major that the farm situation will im- prove, a Ford Motor Company vice t Constantine Wm. Gra es, executive director ireating price-depressing surpluses. It would hav Ezra Taft Benson, Secretary of of the Michigan Good Roads Fed president told members Michigan Section of the American of the EI V tor Career the U.S. Department of Agricul- elation; and Dr. Albert J. Phil- nade more difficult the expansion of mark t for far ture, has accepted an invitation Society of Agricultural Ertgineers Day J une 21 to speak at the third annual lips, executive Michigan Education secretary of the Association. oroducts in the U.S. and in foreign countri s. at Dearborn, April 20. All feed and .grain trade p ople Michigan State Plowing Contest cultural produ tion to if ctiv 1. A. Duffy, general m agel' of M. S. U. Deun of Agriculture have been asked to reserve June and Soil Conservation Days at mark t demand. Ford's Tractor and Implement 21 for the 5th annual Elevator Con tantine, Michigan, Aug 27-23. Tom Cowden, and Larry Boger Division, said this faith is based head of the agricultural econo "Farm r ' incom Career Day at th Union Memor- Mr. Benson win speak Augu t 28. in balanc with th on two fundamental: (1) "That ial Bldg. at Michigan State Uni- Tile announc merit was made mic department. were introduc food is indispensable and will be ed at th luncheon se sion b. economy unl and un 11 versity. Program starts at noon by James Gros , president of the urplu ar n10V d needed in ever greater quantities," with luncheon. Rotai r Club of Constantine, a d Clark L. Brody, executive vice and (2)' " that greater efficiency rent produc i n i in Purpose of th day i ~ helping Howard Bu knell of Cente 'ville, president of the Farm Bureau in food and fiber production will CUI!" nt d mand. interested young men learn about chairman of the St. Joseph Mr. Boger poke on the changini enable farmers to ease the cost- the elevator trade and the career County Soil Conservation. Dis- a ricultural picture. price queeze." opt) rrtuniti s a 'ailable t gradu- trict. To provide th fanner ate of the M U Elevator and Thi ~ '1( ricultural event has {oPt and technic u s for Farm upply curse. El ator uttracte up to 7,000 pe ple in cf'Iici 'uey and to develop man gers, 0-' teachers, county oj th past. h ponsor belie e U. cb t r n '11 bt • t t ill h o Y 1, ID3G de troy cd by tire, r:cc~mbcr, 1 e' 1955 and will not be r 1 1 • 5 Sound There are always well mcaninz igan arm ews (Continued from page 1) ew Haven Farmers ~levator people who are ready to direct L t hli heil Jrmum-y 12, 1!123 pluses. "The provision to dump wheat dome ieally would have adverse- I has announced plans to build four 14 x 65 foot silo. and a. 16 x 24 foot head hou se at the site of the charity of others. ly affected the price of all feed the former hardware store, was grains, as well as cattle, hogs, -~~---:-----====------- P'''01Z; G "([11( 1 sheep, dairy ducts. and poultry This would have aggra- pro- , ~",' \' When memories of a former age return in splendid store vated an already serious situation I call ro mind, among the rest, the apron Grandma wore. in this regard. ;HAIL .. INSURANCE ON ESTABliSHED I ee it as I saw it then,. not as a th'ng apart, a t at er as a part of her, just like her loving heart, "The multiple price plans ," FAR'M .AND GARDEN··: IN 1911 Net iust a rment. to be worn; at ce lain times alone, might have caused widespread •. '!., ': " . J "CRO'PS ,'.~', ~ l3 i p~r and parcel of herself, disi'nctively her own. H r apron was an a pIe thing, as so ind ed was she, retaliation by other countries, loss of foreign markets, international ill will. and created . . ..... . ' Ot sirr.pIe honest sturdy s uff, not elegant to see "To repea and compound these WRITE OR SEE YOUR NEAREST AGENT-TODAY! . Bui adequa e to ev ry call-and many calls there were errors would have foredoomed PURPOSE OJ:" FARM lJ~on the fullne s and the strength that dw It in it-and her. the opportunty to deal success- MICHIGAN MUTUAL HAILI~:Es~:~S Einar E. Ungren ............•......... Editor BUREAU fully with these problems in the INSURANCE COMPANY ~ COMMUNITIES A rayed in it. from dawn till dark she passed from chore to chore 208 N. Capitol Ave. lahsing, Michigan ~ fOR AGENTS The purpose this A socta- future . ,'ull C'riptl II: 40 (pnt'" fl.' r (If A~d many uses dsd it serve, the apron Grandma wore. tion hnll be the ndve nc ment "In addition to income-depress- ~ Lln itr d to F, rm l~llr nil _lemhi rs. of our member' interests edu- cationally, legisl tivefy, and It earri a oads of vegetable neath a hI'stering sun ing surpluses, farmers are con- Vol, 34 May 1, 191)6 No.5 econorn rca fly. fronted with increased costs of Whe-n Grandrn would r turn i dcors, her morning gard~ning done. production, increased distribu- It ea ried chips for kindling from the woodshed or the yard. tion charges, and some loss of She used i £0 a holder When the oven opened hard. is a pressing Community markets. There I'~e know her wipe her brow ith it. or with a hearty twist need for vigorous efforts in all S rs e out tl.at hole b9hind my ear. the prace I always missed. four of these fields of actvity." S e used it when she gather. eggs. Or from an early prood u eau S e brought a d02en peeping chicks for warming and foi food. Te s.hoo she chickens off the porch or dear fhe- screen of flies S ie flipped a dexterous apro hem, and conquered 'by surprise. FB Approves A d in spring fever's early throes, When Grandma cut my hair. Her xba apron covered me, including feet and chair. Veto' of , Farm. Bill "The Michigan Farm Bureau commends President Eisenhower for his veto of a farm bill that was unworkable because of so R. S. Clark many politically inspired amend- 315 North Grinnell Street ments," said Ward G. Hodge of Jackson. Michigan Snover, president of the Michi- zan Farm Bureau, April 16 when the veto was announced. "The original farm bill of 1956 aimed to reduce crops in surplus by transferring excess acres to a: soil bank. Payment to arrners was to be made from surplus crops held by the government. Farm price supports were to be continued on a flexible basis at 75 to 90% of parity. "Amendments added to the bill < in the Senate and Senate and House conference would have encou aged the production .of price-depressing surpluses and nullified the soil ..bank. "The amendments included' a return to rigid, war-time price supports at 90% of parity farm '/{~ PLASTIC for the basic crops. They includ- ed high, mandatory price support PIPE jo,t JJ for dairy products, double stand- ard of parity. multiple price pro- vision for wheat and other mea- rloIJ 'kI~ i . :t!Uu14 tuf, U- ~aIUH sures that would have defeated any benefits from the soil bank. "President Eisenho,.wer's veto I . You can Install your own .' leaves the flexible farm price I cold water lines at a cost of CHECK ~ supports enacted in 1954 in full THESE FEATURES effect. That will support the from ~ to 31 less. Weighs Va as much as steel. Easy to " 100% virgin ma- efforts of Secretary Benson to terial (Polyethylene). reduce farm surpluses, reestablish handle-easy to install. Will Not reprocessed or'!' export markets, and increase carry an excess of 25% more recl ai mea. domestic consumption." flow than the same size steel " Not aHected by pipe. soil acids. Correction We apologize to the Montmor- For jet pumps and lateral 1i n e s, Weather-tested for .r l/ Will not rUltl rot corrode. ' " Will not I burst years of service. I ency County Farm Bureau mem- when frozen. bership. By mistake Montmor- , Stop in for complete infor- l/ For pump drop- pipe or latera' line,s. ency county was not included in mation. the list of County Farm Bureaus and their secretaries in our April 1 and preceding edi- published o COST~ LESS WITH UM'CO PLASTIC PIPE tions. This is the listing: Sold Exclusively By Many • Montmorency Cohnty Far m Bureau-s-Mrs. Ervin Farrier, sec- retary-treasurer, Hillman, Mich- igan. I for expanding op The debentures offered will be I5-year certiffcat S bearing 5'10 interest. The debenture ar of- f red to the gene al public. James R. Blis , E chan ral manager said hat the new "-"_ .......•.....•. 3 Saginaw area b :111 facilities will uppl m nt pr sent facili ies 0 Stock hold rs of the Michigan th Exchange in 0 t Huron and £1 ator change have author- Jackson. Ized an off ring of 1,500,000 of debentur to finance construction "New bean faciliti s are a nee- of an" bean proc Ing and essary step to give farmers the pa .kaging t rminal som wher the i inity of Saginaw and to in I best possibl mark 'ting and to k ep pace' ith our rapidly ervice pr ovid additio 01 'orking capital e pand·ing velum f beans re- What would you do with an axe like this? Might he better to throw it away and buy yourself a new one. That's what some people would do. But not the telephone company. Tool whic have become worn, dull or damaged-such as this a e-are collected and sent to the Detroit repair shop of Western Electric, manufacturing and supply unit of the Bell Sy tern. There they are reground, sharpened or given new part. Then, as good as new, they are returned to the telephone in taller , repairmen and construction people. Often tool make the trip between repair shops and telephone men a number of times over the year . at's behind all this careful thrih? imply that we have found that it is far Ie s expensi e to repair many tool than it j to buy new ones. (Of cour e, we buy good tools in the first place.) The. e av- ings add up to thou' and of dollars a year. And here's the most important reason we repair our tools instead ,of replacing them: the savmg enable us to k ep . a cost dvw:n and k ep down the cost of your telephone ump oast There is only one beef roast which comes from the -rump, evelopment Of says Mary Townsend of Michigan State University's foods and nu- trition staff. It is called the rump ance Service roast. It may be either standing DONALD D. KINSEY or boned and rolled. The char- Coordinator of Education and Research, MFB acterist c shape of a rump roast is wedge-shaped. Lacking its own insurance services in the early days, the Michigan Farm Bureau contracted with the State Farm Mutual Insurance Company of Bloomington, Illi- I nois to act as its state agent. This was in 1926. Revenues from the agency operation served to pro- vide funds to help finance the operations and programs of the Michigan Farm Bureau until 1949. In 1946 the contract with the State Farm Mutual was renewed for 20 years. At that time some members' were, beginning to wonder if the Farm Bureau 'could develop an insurance program for members only. Mounting interest resulted in a visit to the insurance companies of the Illinois Agricultural Ass'n by a dele- gation of Michigan Farm Bureau members in 1947. They returned convinced that farm insurance rates could be - H. M. KNIPFEL, right, prest-j nation are in the process of be- money they invest in the st~c~ of improved' in Michigan, and that a Farm Bureau program dent of the St. Paul Bank for coming owners of the banks. the .banks repl~~ s the original . 28 d _ The St. Paul Bank for Cooper- capital and additional funds that for members was possible. Cooperatives, on March e atives some years hence will be- were supplied by the govern- I pi nted livered to J. F. Yaeger, executive come the property of farmers ment, . .. During the days of gas rationing in World War II, secretary of Farm Bureau Ser- cooperatives in Michigan, Minne- The Farm Credit Administra-, FA M BUREA drivers had little gasoline and travel was down. The vices, Inc., a certificate for sota Wisconsin North Dakota tion system of banks for farmers speed limit was 3S miles an hour. The accident rate $110,400of "B" stock in the bank. and 'South Dakot~. and farm cooperatives includes: Garden Seeds In recent years Congress has The Federal Land Banks, Farm was low in the nation. This is the investment allotted adopted legislation to assist Loan A ociations, Production Your Farm Bureau seed to Farm Bureau Services in a farmers and farmers cooperatives Credit Corporation, Production Insurance companies paid out' less money for acci- program whereby farmer coop- who are borrowers to become Credit Associations, Banks for dealer can make 160 leading varieties of vegetable and dents. Yet commercial rates were lowered only slight- erative borrowers from the Banks the owners of the banks in the Cooperatives, Intermediate Credit . for Cooperatives throughout the Farm Credit Administration. The Bank. flower seeds available to ly.. The companies piled up huge surpluses at the ex- these applications were in force. prot-terns that develop at the tinued use be made or It. yo". These seeds are avail- pense of the drivers. The farmer was included in mak- Program Helps Membership. county level, County Farm Bu- This point is sometimes easily able in packets and % lb. These programs have reflected reau Insurance Committees were forgotten as time goes on and ing this contribution. and 1 lb. packages. the wishes of the membership as formed in 1954. competition meets the pace set Members of the Farm Bureau in Illinois, however, expressed in their resolutions at To work with these committees by the Farm Bureau company. Look over this list of the most important kinds of paid as low as $5 each six months for a $50 deductible annual meetings. from the state level a Coordinator Should the "yardstick" be lost, Support for the insurance pro- of Insurance Relations was em- the old high ra.tes would return. vegetable seeds for .general collision coverage in those years. They owned the Illi- gram by the Farm Burea mem- ployed. This "liaison man'; works In the early stages of a Farm use and freezing: nois Agr'I Ass'n automobile insurance company and bership is necessary to bring under the direction of the mem- Bureau company the net costs about the desired rates and cov- bership organization and helps to may be no lower than in some BUS.H BEANS: shared in its savings. erages, tie the membership and insur- other company. But over the TendergJ'een operate in the .upper peninsula ce programs into a unified ser- years the savings mount, if the Top Corn When :the war ended, commer- at that time, rates to farmers Farm Bureau insurance is pro- vice program. ak f th Imp. Golden W::J.X vided at cost to membe s. Rates members m e full use 0 e cial companies raised rates. The were not affected there. Pe !,<:.i I Pod Wax farmer was included. must be large enough to cover It was recognized that joint program. Savings do depend up- ·---PASTE COUPON ON BACK OF POSTCARD AND MAIL TODAY •• - Farm Bureau had brought losses and claims. They must office services in the counties on the strength of member sup- POLE BEANS: September of 1948 there was a about a direct and immediate provide for interest on the capital ould hold many advantages. port. . E T SSOCIATION l~:I~n~~~~~l~=I:r:na::1:~:: Ky: Wonder IIGtieMI lewer, lansing I, Mich. ~ scientific researtlland ngln £Ina II Id WlOfIw mass meeting of Michigan, Farm cash benefit in automobile insur- and its eventual retirement. embership and insurance rec- ---'-------- Bureau members at Lansing. On LI til A '13EANS: the basis of the presentations ance to Michigan Farmers. By The rates must also cover com- ords are inter - dependent. To Safe eel ar Stairs F'ordhook Bush made the Insurance committee 1955 more than 50,000 cars and pany operating costs and provide bring about this needed relation- For safety on basement stairs Henderson Bush and staff of the Farm Bureau, trucks owned by Farm Bureau for proper reserves. Any mar- ship the insurance companies and . . . paint the bottom step or a 51. or R. No, ~ "';__"__ ••.•.••_- CORN: ~ they determined to establish a members were insured by their gin above that is savings to be t e County Farm Bureaus drafted patch of the floor shiny white. Farm Bureau automobile insur- company. returned to the policyholders in county office agreement. A surprising number of persons Golden Bantam -- __ ~ •....•... -_-,)tat _ Golden Cross Bantam dividends to lower premiums, his provides that part of the fall in the basement because, in ance company, Farm L~iliiy. In May of 1950 Such dividends have been paid. costs of opera ing the County a ilim ligh~ fuey fu~kt~ ~w_f~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ciolden Freezer In a few months some 3,600 th e inlisurb~ce.company a:de1~5~ Aids Membership. That the Farm Bureau offices would be est step is floor level. Mix sand This is not, and under no circumstanc s is to be const u d P~A8: charter applications were on f arm a I y msurance. y automobile insurance as a ser- paid by the insurance companies. with paint for basement stairs. Laxton Progress hand. The members had paid a over 7 ,00.0far~ers were protect- . b h Amounts paid are linked to the This provides a gritty surface and an offering of these securities for sale, or as solici ation Laxtonian total of $104,000in advance prem-' ed by this service. VIce - to - mem er program as volume of insurance business reduces slipperiness. Little --Marvel helped to promote and maintain done in the county. With this iums to show that they meant Life Insurance. The next de- of offers to buy any of such securities. The offerh'Jjgis mad Thomas Laxton Farm Bureau is plain. business. They also Invested velopment was the Farm Bureau When the Farm Bureau Mutual help some counties have been -··· It PIlYS to do Business FREE CATALOG Send only by the' prospectus. $236,000 to provide operating Life Insurance Company. Farm- Insurance Company was started able to establish County Farm postc:~d to Garden Seed funds. ers as a group own little life in- in 1949 there were 36,878 member Bureau offices which could not Dep't, Farm Bureau Ser- vices, P.O. Box 960, Lans- . The Farm Bureau MUtual In- surance Company of Michigan surance compared to other peo- ple with comparable Investmests families in the Michigan Farm have afforded to do so other- Bureau. Ten thousand auto pol- wise. ··· rl• ing, Mich. was incorporated.. Nile L. Ver- million came from the Nebraska and responsibilities. The proposal for a life insur- icies were put in force that year. Swrunary. Farm Bureau insur- The membership grew to 65,845 ance companies in the United ···· Farm Bureau Insurance Company to become mana~er. The Com- pan! was authorized to open for ance program for Farm Bureau members was taken to meetings of Farm, Bureau members in the in 1955. Auto coverages have States have saved their members supported this with a parallel millions of dollars. The actual growth to 55,000 policies. Fann figure is difficult to estimate. ·· xchan business March 7, 1949. counties, and to the annual meet- Bureau insurance agents are sell- All farmers have benefitted in .,., DAILY" The rates established by the ing of the board of delegates of ing the membership idea along the general rate reductions by all MAISHAL1 WELLS TU new Farm Bureau Mutua~ Insur- the Michigan Farm Bureau. The with the insurance coverage. companies across the board. See your ance Company were termed "sui- proposal was approved. There are 150 general and spe- Farm Bureau companies origi- "a-Y60 0. Y_ OW 30 •• 7:00 A.M. cidal" by other insurance com- cia! insurance agents. They oper- nally established a good rate FARM BUREAU panies. Nevertheless, automobile By September of 1951 Farm ate in all Farm Bureau counties "yardstickvfor farm drivers. But FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. insurance companies in southern Bureau members had applied for and give active support to build-· order to maintain the advant- and its Branch Stores and Seed Dealer Michigan soon lowered their $20,000,000or charter life policies ing the membership. Many of ages gained by such a "yard- Management Contract Points are in the new company. They had rates to farmers. Since Farm Bureau did not subscribed $310,000 as capital for the company. It was approved by ing, these agents are vigorous Farm stick" it is necessary that con- participating Bureau workers of long stand- ---'-_~_--:- __ Marshall '__ sponsors Wells program. ~---, of the 5% Int r t the state insurance commission and started business in the fall 'of 1951. Benefits in Claim Paid. The reductions in insurance rates that Proven more, practical 5 ears UIY • The Life Company has enjoyed came as a result of the Farm Bu- a steady growth. December 81, reau program were not the only 1955 it had more than $50,000,000 benefits gained by the members. of life insurance in force on the Let's look at the actual protection for hog raisers ... more The proceeds of this offering will bused lives. of Farm Bureau members benefits. primarily to finance the construction of n w and members of their families. Over the years 65c of every dollar paid in premiums has been Fire Insurance. In July of 1954 used to cover the costs of handl- profitable for hogfeeding processing and packaging terminal, and to pro- the Farm Bureau Mutual Insur- ing these claims. vide additional working capital to financ x.. ance Company was re-organized Payments of these claims to to become a multiple line com- members in difficulty must be pany. This made it possible to counted as a benefit-an umbrel- ,I panding operations. add fire and windstorm insur- la of financial protection against loss, ha dship and costly court New bean facilities are a necessary st p by ance. Again Farm Bureau members action. Actually more than 6,- Michigan Elevator Exchange to provide farm r 000,000 of claims protection have came to the support of a new with the best possible marketing servic and 0 been paid in six years. program. They invested $288,000 f r capital and applied for $75,- Insur DC & County Offices. keep pace with the rapidly expanding volum of 000,000in charter policies. J3y the To help keep the program tied to close of 1954 some $45,000,~00of member interests and to solve beans received by the Exchange for proc ing from our member and affiliated elevator. For tractor, truck, tmplem1Dt PI •••• ear, UNICO TIRES'are unique in o6erinl you greater value for your tir. dollar-. I jThere's ODe way to pr~v.l'. Put 'em onl Put 'em to work.! '11le mileap ncorda run up will convince you that aQ UNICQ. TIRE is a far tel tbu a\W'a1l8 n er In antibIotics new. more Rotent growtb factorI higher in Vitamin B·12 . -------~-- ••• Creep-Ettes are lower 111 ptIceI uce Baby Pig Losses This Spit Pep Up Gains of Runty Pig I am intere t In ~ rowing, More Uniform LItt •••• ut yo o ••• Your Pig On New. Improved LI' •• O-'I:III•• resenteti ve call on me with a PLEA E PRI T Cooperative ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "'M, AJ(;x~~ ••••..........••..............••.... orne o en arm reau +__ -..Jo... ~- ----~_;__--------------.:....-~--:....----____;---------:--------------:------:-:-:--=:-=~ womens committee met in Mil- Masonlc Temple at Parma, May stressed the importance of every- their annual family night supper M s. Byron Eley. Ch irm n Const mine R-l Di trict spring meeting Mrs. Carlton Ball, Albion, state chairman; Mrs. Byron Eley, of Constantine who is di trict chair- man, and all past co nty chair- 8, with Jackson county as hostess. The day will begin with coffee at 9:30. At 10:00 the regular busi- Blue Cro Aid in one working on the membership March 27 with 70 people present. lersburg for their March meeting. drive and urged the ladies to They enjoyed .an interesting pro- A dance is being planned for help. gram. Mrs. Guy Ware, a' teacher May. Chairman, Mrs. O. !4en- men. ness meeting will be held. There in the Alma schools, gave them drick, reported on the 3 or more f B 1 den, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. J 0 ph and Van Buren county arm BUl eau women was held in th Youth Memorial Building Mrs. Ball spoke regarding the beginning of the Activiti s and the work in which Women's will be reports by the Washing- ton and AFBF delegates. There will be entertainment Case oj Accident 8 an educational insight on the club and urged the women to comic books that are sold to our help in this drive. Mrs. Marlin Stock meyer. Chmn. young people on all news stands Reese R-l District 10-W members participate, uch as, and a message from our state Farm accidents cost Americans coverage gives you unlimited today. A good deal of talk and at B rrien Sp ings April 10th. 165 women gathered at the and some research is taking Some 130 women attended the nurses recruitment, mental and chairman before the noon lunch- about 17 million man-days of emergency room care in a Mrs. Hiram Brock. Chairman rural health programs and the eon. For the luncheon, Calhoun work every year-be sure it participating hospital. Clare city hall for the spring dis- place but not much is being done East Jordan R-2 an day meting. Mrs. Louis will bring a hot vegetable, Len- doesn't happen to you. It won't- trict meeting. Clare county wo- about curbing the publication Br gg r, Paw Paw was elected a promotion of farm products. 1 awee-salad, Branch-dessert, and if you obs rve safety rules. 2. If you also have Blue Shield men were hostesses. and sale of comic books, said The Advisory Council Meeting th new district chairman. She Mrs. Karker stressed the Im- surgical or medical-surgical cov- will be install d in October. Hillsdale-salad. In the afternoon Mrs. Vanderveen of Clare Mrs. Ware. of District 10-West was held at porta ce of having faith in your Mr. Keith Tanner will show pic- But. if you should be injured erage, it will take care of any opened the meeting with de- I would like to remind the the home of Mrs. Richard Char- Mrs. Byron Eley, chairman church and Farm Bureau. tures and answer questions on accideroally. remember that necessary emergency surgery votions. We had a short business women of District 8 to make boneau Of Cheboyan county presided. Van Buren county had your Blue Cross-Blue Shield according to the Blue Shield meeting. plans to attend our district camp March 28. All five counties in charge of the registration. iss Kalamazoo CouDiy. The follow- Farm Bureau services. coverage is ready to help. scheduled benefit payments-- on June 20 and 21 at Coldwater the district were represented. Barbara Foster, Junior Farm ing groups were host es at the Jackson County. The women Keith Tanner told us that the Lake near Mt. Pleasant. More Our District meeting was plan- Scotts Grange Hall for the April have been working hard on their just as if you were a hospital Bures u tate pre ident, gave the It includes treatment for bed-patient. term "Farm Bureau Ser ices" about this next time. I ned. This meeting to be held in Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. John meeting of the Fatm Bureau nurse scholarship project. accidental injury even in the means different things to differ- Bellaire at the American Legion Walter, Coloma, chairman of the Women: County Center, Scotts, out-patient department of a hos- 3. Your Blue Shield also pro- ent people. Farmers of Michigan strict 10- Hall May 2. host county, gave the welcome Kopper Kettle, I Go You Go, and Calhoun County. The women pital or the doctor's office, just vides for emergency treatment in have invested $5,500,000in Farm Mrs. Veron Kingsbury. Chairman addres . Farmers Dozen. Following the served a supper to the county so long as the care is received the doctor's office within 24 Bureau in Michigan. Among Alpena R-I Antrim County. Officers of usual pot-luck, Mrs. Howard board and their guests at a coun- within 24 hours after the aCCI- hours of the accident. It includes: other things they have built two Antrim County Farm Bureau Max Hood. district MFB direc- Corbus, ur chairman, conducted ty meeting recently. At the last • Emergency first-aid treat- Farm Bureau Services fertilizer Alcona. Dr. Burps gave a very Women's Committee are: Chair- dent. tor. showed colored slides nd the busines meeting. county women's meeting Miss This means that if you, or any- ment up to a maxium of $15. plants so they can have high interesting and instructive talk man, Mrs. Carl Conant; vice- spoke on his recent trip to Wash- Luncheon tickets for the dele- Helen Hagerman, a visiting rural one, else covered by your con- '"X-rays, according to the bene- analysis fertilizer. They manu- on the new school code when the chairman, Mrs. Mae Fitzpatrick; ington D.C. while Congress was gates to the District meeting in scho 1 teacher, told the women tract, are injured accidentally, fit schedule, up to $15. facture both granulated and women's committee of Alcona (Continued on Page 6) in se sion. Berrien Springs were voted to be the problems of the remaining you will be ligible for Blue '" In case of fractures. dislo- pulverized fertilizers. Farm county met for their March meet- Keith Tanner, manager of paid by the county. Guest rural schools. Cross-Blue Shield benefits with- cations and amputations. Blue Bureau Services will have the ing. operations, F I'm Bureau Ser- speaker Mr. Carl Buskirk, of Mrs. Thomas Hart resigned as vic s, Inc., discussed the products Paw Paw, past tate president of Lenawee County. The Legisla- pital. out being a bed-patient in a hos- Shield will pay the doctor the most modern seed processing Sizes up to 50 regular fee for the service as plant in the midwest ready by 1st vice-chairman and was re- available to members and showed our Michigan Farm Bureau. He tive Committee is very active in These are benefits you're en- listed in the benefit schedule. July 1. placed by Mrs. Stanley Streeter films th various commodities, spoke on Farm Bureau structure this county. The Citizenship titled to when your accidental of Mikado. Mrs. Herman Knight such 8S seed, fertilizers, feeds, and migrant labor in Michigan. Committee chairman, Mrs. Good- injury is treated within 24 hours City customers pay 90 billion Always be sure to show the dollars for produce for which of Lincoln was' elected 2nd vice- paint and machinery. Mr. Buskirk stated we should sell, keeps the county women in a hospital out-patient depart- doctor or the hospital your Blue farmers are getting 30 billion chairman. Marjorie Karker. co-ordinator choose our representatives aware of the rights and duties ment or a doctor's office: Cross-Blue Shield card. There's dollars. according to their ability and not of citizens. Mrs. Barbara Watts, no other way for them to know A committee was appointed to of Women's Activities, and by their location. We should de- from the Girls' Training School 1. Your Blue Cross hospital you are covered. Agriculture is a business- take care of the 3-year Nurse's Clarence King, regional repre- finitely keep our Farm Bureau in Adrian, was an afternoon don't be just a producer-farmers scholarship. Reservatons for 6 sentative, also spoke to the out of politics. His experiences speaker at a recent county meet- Huron store. must get into business for them- ladies are being sent in to Wo- women on important matters con- with the migrant workers was ing. She told of the aims, prob- District 6 She was assisted by a high selves to beat the cost-price men's Camp at Twin Lakes. Re- erning Farm Bureau. m 0st interesting. Delegates lems and accomplishments in the Mrs. M. O. Hitchings. Chairman school senior, Sandra Foster, who squeeze. Every individual eats ports were given by the legisla- A delicious luncheon was appointed to attend Twin Lakes care of the 282 girls now in the modeled. his weight in food every :Pew tive and safety chairman. Chair- North Street served by the Women's Commit- Camp in June were Mrs. Jesse school. There were nearly 165 women months so th re is a future in man, Mrs. LeFor'ge, gave a very tee of Berrien county. Farm Bureau Women of Dis- complete report on the district Smith and Carmen Blake. The girls are committed by trict 6 met at the Center Build- present from the five counties of farming. Berrien County. About 200 probate courts from all parts of in in Lapeer at 10 a.m .• April 17. theThumb Area. After the usual fine pot-luck advisory council meeting she had St. Joseph County .. The Wo- Mrs. M. O. Hitchings, district dinner the Gladwin High School attended in Ogernaw County. Berrien County Farm Bureau rn n's Committee on March 23, Michigan. Of course, one aim is Coffee Klatch at 10 a.m. fol- women wer gue t at an appre- to send the girls out better than lowed by the business session and chairman, was assisted by Mr. debate team put on a spirited Alpena. Mrs. Esley VanWagon- ciation dinn I' on March 15 at the learned some very interesting when they came in. Only about community singing, which was Allyn Gordon, Crosswell, vice- debate on the subject "Federal er, vice-chairman, called the facts on Retarded Children from 15% are beyond help and poten- led by Mrs. Taeck of Imlay City. chairman, and Mrs. George Pohl, Aid to Education." Youth Memorial Building, Ber- the guest speaker, Mrs. Kenneth March meeting to order due to rien Springs. tially dangerous to themselves A representative from Farm Yale, who is secretary. The Rev. R. C. Puffer of Gray- the illness of chairman, Mrs. Kauzler, Three Rivers, and Mrs. and society. Bureau Services gave a talk on Members of the Junior Farm Jordan Critchfield, RN, Center- The chairman ror Lapeer coun- ling who attended the White Erniel Kreuger. Guest speaker Bureau were hosts to the women ville health department. the progress which Farm Bureau county is Mrs. Emily Dondineau: House Conference last November, was Mr. Roland D.l\fcNeill, coun- The Hillsdale County. Mr. Rasmus- has made in recent years. in appreciation of their work on film, "Tuesday's Child" was sen, administrator of the Health S. Clair County, 'Mrs. George told us: ty superintendent of schools. He previous dinners sponsored by shown followed by Mrs. Kauzler Center, was a guest of the county Pot luck lunch at noon served Meharg; Huron County, east and "Education is a sound and gave a very interesting and in- the Junior Farm Bureau. by the Lapeer County Women. At in the forming talk on the revised telling of the mother and family's women at their last meeting. He each place on the table a tulip west, Mrs. Bruce Greeneback and necessary investment The dinner wa followed by a viewpoint of a retared child. showed slides and talked on the Mrs. Edward Oeschger; Tuscola future well-being of our nation. school code. flo -al arrangement demonstration Mr . Gail Covey of Leonidas, was blood bank program as it is car- bulb was wrapped in different Mrs. Walter Moderoro; and Mrs. Education makes a boy or girl a Legislative reports were given by the Empire Florists. The group in charge of the program. The ried out in the Lansing area of pastel shades of tissue paper. The Wesley Mahaffey of Sanilac more productive individual. We by Mrs. R. Ohlrich on bills sup- was then ntertained by a girl's Mill Stream group was given a which Hillsdale county is a part. tables were beautifully arranged County. All attended the meet- must have good schools as a ported in 1955 legislature also trio from Berrien Spring . with red carnations in low bowJs. ing with their committees. matter of survival. those opposed. Safety chairman, vote of thanks for the American Special gu sts for the evening Flag donat d to the building. Dis ric 3 ' Mrs. Hal Conkey, of Caseville, Mrs. Marvel Whittaker spoke "We need '64,000 additional Mrs. A. Rouleau, gave a very in- were Mrs. Marjorie Karker, co- Mrs. Harry Ozender, reported who attended the White House of her trip to Europe, and Mrs. school rooms annually in the U.S. teresting report on safe driving. ordinator of the Women's activi- on the dairy program. Plans were Mrs. Walter Wolfgang. Chairman Conference in Washington last Karker summarized the meeting. just to keep up with population Citizenship chairman, Mrs. R.. ties, Michigan Farm Bureau; started for the meeting in May Chelsea R-2 year gave an interesting talk. She Iincrease, Dickinson, read an article re- when "Dairy and Commodities" told us that there were six topics Di trict 7 "The statement that 'Johnny minding the Iaddes that all good Oakland Con t y Women's I will be the program. Van Buren County. April meet- Urban Luncheon in October. 112 ing was held at the Geneva town persons were present including discussed in Committee sponsored a Rural These topic s included such sub- jects as: group meetings. Mrs. Dale R~t. Chairman Barryton R-l can't read' may be overrated but leaders should be chosen at elec- it is my conviction that 'Johnny tions. The Farm Bureau women of can't read very well'. 1. What should schools acco • District 7 held their spring dis- The 4-H award dinner being "One of the causes of juvenile put on by the women will be held ~ I\i Y';( hall. After a co-operative lunch- 25 urban gu ts. Members of the plish? eon, Chairman, Mrs. J arne county board of directors and trist meeting at the Fremont delinquency is due to the fact on May 24, at Long Rapids' hall. Community building April 4th. that the child does not get satis- tJ!J lDb fix 1 F, Burns, conducted the business their wives were guests. Mrs. schools today? meeting. It was voted to give Whittaker from Lapeer county 2. What are the needs of our Plans were made faction from his reading. Every spring district meeting in Mont- Ninety members attended from community needs to evaluate its morency county at the Rust to attend the In, 11fe.tli•.••1Ife.tl1'- 3. How can we keep good the seven counties. Newaygo school system by asking the Township Hall, May 3. $300 to the Youth Camp.) A film and Roger Foerch from the state teachers in the profession? Add a bright spring .look to on Cancer was shown by Mrs. office were speakers: Adam county women's committee won following questions: Get well cards were sent to your daytime wardrobe-sew 4. How can finances be better a gavel for having the largest Art Drije. Some interesting find- Badran, a foreign exchange stu- regulated? "What should our schools Mrs. Kreueger and Mrs. Snyder. this smart frock for around-the- ings on the Smoking Survey dent from Jordan, showed pic- attendance. accomplish? The district camp will be held All state projects were ap- house activities! Especially de.. taken in 1950 were discussed. All tures of the Holy Land. Vice President Nixon in his "In what way can we operate proved and ordered paid. Mrs. signed to flatter the larger figure tickets were sold for the Dairy We have checked the distri- key speech spoke of the increase at Stony Lake in Oceana county our schools more efficiently? Vernon Kingsbury was asked to -in sizes up to 50! Sew-very- in th breast or elsewher'l Smorgasbord dinner April 14. bution and consumption of milk in the population of the United Aug. 8 and 9th. All Farm Bu- "What are our school building report on UNESCO pamphlet at easy; you're sure to want several the lecond of the seven reau women are invited to attend. needs? Cass County. Some 80 rural in the county schools and hope to States by the number of 26,000,- The following district officers "How to get good teachers and the next meeting. in gay cotton checks and prints! ommone t danger signals continue this program another 000 people and the natural result that may mean cancer ••. but and urban folks attended the year. The Women's committee being need for more facilities. were elected for a term of two keep them? Mrs. E. O. Diomond was elected Start sewing now! should alwa~.. 11. mit to~ dinner held in the V lina Hall in years: Mrs. Dale Root, Barryton, "How can we finance our 2nd vice chairman and Mrs. R. Pattern 9372: Women's sizes prepared and served the soil Lovely prizes were donated by Chairman; Mrs. Arlen Hatzman, Dickinson as secretary. More 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50. Size JOur doctor. March. Women's Committee in- schools? conserva tion dinner, and also the merchants of Port Huron, one j1'he other six danger signals vited their urban friends as county institute dinner. Hoi ton, Vice-chairman; Mrs. for the lady coming the 'greatest Stuart Oehrli, Hersey, Sec.-Treas. "How can we achieve a con- "Danny Duzits" and "Kwick 36 takes 4% yards, 35 inch fabric. guests. Mrs. Marjorie Karker, was tinuing public interest in edu- Kuts" were ordered to use as are- Any sore that does not We voted and approved the distance of 75 miles and the other heal II (above) 11Unusual the gue t speaker. Her topic, "Peace For The World", was very State Projects, and are now work- a door prize. Thomas Hahn of Rodney. mem- cation? money making projects. tv it'in a Day! bleeding or discharge IIAny ing on the Pennies for Friend- Iosco. Farm Bureau Women of "Schools must have an effective 'change in a wart or mole g interesting and gave much food Miss Alice Anderson. women's ber of the State board of direc- Persistent indigestion or diffi- for thought. Peace should start ship for the Associated .county tors, spoke to the group on im- program of guidance and counsel- Iosco met at the home qf Mrs. editor of Port Huron Times-Her- culty in wallowing D Per- in our communities. Learn to Women of the World. portant issues of the day regard- ling. Children need to learn res- Herman Drengberg for their ald, talked on Good Grooming ing farm problems. Keith Tan- pect and appreciation of human March meeting. Mrs. Little, leg- lsistent hoarseness or cough know your neighbors and their 52 was given to the Sister I tJ ny change in normal problems. Try to understand Kenny Polio Center at Farming- and fashions. She illustrated her ner of Lansing showed slides and values. They also have to learn islative chairman, reported on them-all races-color or creed, talk with fashions from a Port reported on the many services effective work habits and dis- important bills pending. Mrs. bowel habi s. ton, and a gift was sent to Lois theu peace is not impossible, Welberry, a student at Inter- Farm Bureau provides for farm cipline. Alverson, citizenship chairman, lFor other facts about cancer also gave a very interesting re- that may some day save your she said. families. "We must provide our young national Christian University, in port. Plans were made to attend life, phone the American Can- Mrs. Marjorie Karker, state co- people with character restraints. Japan. Lois is a local Farm Bu- Icer Society office nearest you, 2 reau girl. ordinator of Farm Bureau Wo- The most precious ingredient of the spring district meeting in or write to "Caneer'l-e in care men's Activities, stressed the im- education is time. Schools belong Montmorency county May 3. A Mrs. Duane Sanford. Chairman At the April meeting, we re- portance of using our time to the to the people and every citizen trip to Midland is being planned lof your local Post Office. Allen R-I vised the Women's Committee best advantage. has the- responsiblity of serving for August. The counties of District 2 will operating rules with the help of on citizens' committees if asked American Cancer ode')' hold their spring meeting in the Mrs. Karker and Marlie Drew. Ralph OUhouse. regional rep- to do so." Presque Isle. Mr. Elmer Radke, They will be ready for final resentive, urged the women of prosecuting attorney for Presque approval at the May meeting. District 7 to continue working on Gratiot County Women held Isle, was guest speaker, when the The program planning com- the roll-call drive and stressed mittee has planned the programs the importance of farmers work- through September. We have ing together for their own wel- twelve meetings a year. fare as well as for the good of We are sending a delegate to the nation. the Tri-County-Nurse Associ- A very interesting debate was ation. presented by members of the Fre- mont High School debating team Oakland county women were on the question of "Federal Aid Unico offers hostesses to the District 3 meet- to Students for Higher Educa- ing, April 12th at the Walled tion." a "NEW LOOK" in Lake Methodist Church. We had An octette from the Fremont with 107guests. High School sang several num- Exterior Colors The meeting was opened at 10 bers which were enjoyed very much. • Now you can choose from 80 colorful tints Farm Bureau' a.m. with registrations and coffee hour. Reverend Oliver led in The fall district meeting will be held Oct. 3 with Oceana Coun- and hundreds of color combinations of ~xterior points. No more limitations to four I devotions and Mrs. Wilson con- ty Farm Bureau women acting or five colors. It's the greatest Unico color LA I dueted group singing. The Triple Trio group from the Walled Lake High School sang four numbers. as hostesses. Mason County Women's com- news in years - Before you repaint this year, be sure and see us for ~'our complete You can be certain that your ga'rden will produce a higher The District 3 camp will not be mittee report a large gain in color requirements. ield of better quality and more nutritious vegetable when held this year as a suitable date attendance at their April meeting. tr ated with Farm Bureau's new Lawn and Garden ferti- was not found. It will be held in Mr. Beotrum, county superinten- lizer. Your lawns. too. will toke on that rich, luxuriant March, 1957. dent of schools, explained the dark green color. two proposed school district re- District Chairman, Mrs. Wolf- organizations, either one large ntain Adequate Trac Min rals..• gang conducted the business me ting. The following were district offering facilities and a wide choice of subjects or two rdinary comm rcial fertili rs do not contain adequate elected as our officers: Mrs, smaller districts with a limited mount of trac minerals which are needed in many Mich. Clestin Young, Chairman; Mrs. choice of subjects. i n oil for good gardens and lawns. That is why Farm Leonard Engel, 2nd vice-chair- ur QU is roducing this special mixture. man, and Miss Pearl Spencer, Oceana County. Miss Sands, Trea urer. director of social welfare, was the speaker at the April meeting of HOUSE PAl T TINTS Robert Smith, Michigan Farm the Oceana County Women's Bur au director at large, gave a Committee. Miss Sands explained TO CHOOSE FROM bri f talk on m mb rship. the various departments of wel- We missed Mrs. Karker, who • •• Make your selections her. fare, which included those of from the Unico Color Book. was ill. In her place our regional "outdoor" relief, hospital pa- man, Marlie Dr w, spoke on Farm Bureau. tients, aid t dependent children I set u under state aid as well as Send 35 cents in coin for .. ith T:um r, manag r of county welfare. The co . t e ornen were al- A PAl T FO EVER FARM NEED 'EACH pattern to: Michigan Farm op -ations for F I'm Bureau S r- News, P .. Box 42, Old Chelsea vices, Inc., gav an informative so pi to have the ronal See Your Farm Bureau Dealer Today Station, ew York 11, New York. tal -.-Mr '. tto ountv representati Ralph Olthouse Ad fiv cents for each patt rn .:.tit t b: t:t 1 f- r. a"lUi . M the public school program. 11,283 to nhsip Clark L. Brody, executive vice- through the distribution of state- president of the Miehigan Farm collected revenue from the Sales "In the past, there has been a Bureau, said April 13 that the Tax and the Primary School wide variation in local as ess- Farm Bureau will not support a Int rest Fund. ments and in equalizing them at proposed amendment to the. st~te proper lev Is. We .fail to see how "It is evident that any equitable uniform valu tion can be constitution which would elimin- ate the functions of the state formula for distribution of this achieved by the various Boards aid in such a way as to insure of Supervisors as provided in the board of equalization. quality of educational opportun- proposed amendment. We would In regard to peti tions. being ity without confiscatory local call attention to the fact that this circulated by the MIchigan tax, is dependent on reasonably objective has not been attained Townships Association,. Mr. uniform assessments iIi the through that procedure hereto- Brody said the board of directors apprOXimately 3,695 school dis- fore. of the Michigan Farm Bureau tricts in Michigan. made tais statement: ~ "A se 'ous feature of the pen'd- "Unless the state should as- ing proposal i that it wou d "Members of the Michigan sume complete financial re- place our circuit court judges in Farm Bureau believe in home spons·bility for our public a difficult position of responsi- rule and the preservation of the schools. or unless some new bility relative to assessment and maximum degree of local control basis of support for these equalization. It would undoubt- of government. However, we arc schools is provided. it appears edly clog circuit court calendars also deeply concerned about pro- to us that we must. of necessity. and involve Supreme Court visions for adequate educational continue to have a considerable appeals. "In view of these consider - opportunities for our boys and degree of state supervision of !ions. we feel that th propo al girls. "The proposed amendment equalization of valuations in would transfer responsibility for now being promot d by th "We recognize that at the pre- order to promote uniformity the equalization of assessments Michigan Township A soeia- sent time, approximately 2/3 of and to provide an equitable from the State Board of Equaliz- the operating budget of. our measure of the degree of local ation to the several County tion does not solve the prob- public schools is prOVIded participation in the support of Boards of Supervisors. There are. lem." Photu and arucie by permission ttl Grand J:ta.pld~ Press. IN THE NEXT 20 YEARS YOUNG TURKISH FARMER WORKS IN HATCHERY. Bahattin Toker~ 28. center. as- 'Partn rs sists Mr. and Mrs. Carl Abel fold' shipping boxes for baby chicks at their farm and hatch- ery near Cedar Springs. Bahattin Toker is one of 27 world. course for those seeking citizen- Will You uy $5,000 More Film 1 0-0 young farmer trainees from other nations who are spending 10 months with Michigan farm families in a program to promote All of the young trainees speak English, but Bahattin arrived in February unable to speak a word of it. There was n{>te8:cher of ship. He is taking the course and making good progress. Bahattin Toker is from a large farm in Turkey. His father had In Electrical Equipment? The Michigan As ociation of Farmer Cooperatives' n w film international good will and The average American farmer penditure per farm for five years the best sellers. For these the "Partners" is recei ing id cir- English in his comhiunity, He the first American tractor sup- culation and acclaim. understanding. They want to wanted to come to the United is expected to spend more than may be $1,10 per year. The farmer will spend a little over plied under the Marshall plan. $5,000 for electrical appliances average increase from 1961 t one million dollars in the next know the American people and States so much that he couldn't Bahattin wants to apply his This brilliant movie, with a to learn American methods of and equipment during the next 1965 will be approximately five years. let the opportunity go by. Am.erican farming experiences heart-warming farm family story farming by working at it. In turn twenty years, according to a rural $1,300,the report continued. Refrigerators are second with It was difficult for both the when he returns to his homeland. estimated purchases of $535rOOO,- portrayed by a compet nt pro- we become acquainted with their He hopes to acquire more of market survey by the United Abels and Bahattin. The situ- states Department of Agricul- This study is based on estimates 000. fessional ca t, show ho the people and nation through them. modern farm equipment. farmer cooperativ has b me ation improved when they took ture. that power requirements of Rural For the next five years televis- This program is promoted by an important part of the farmer' him to a family night dinner at . His experience on the Abels' Electrification Administration ion receivers are third with the American Farm Bureau. It is in its third year in 1956with Park church in Grand Rapids 380 acre farm and hatchery The report said that an esti- systems will nearly double by $472,000,000of purchases. Wash- 170 young men in the United where a missionary from Turkey should prove most valuable. The mated twenty-four billion dollars 1965 and triple in the following ing machines are fourth with States from all parts of the was guest speaker. farm has 2,5eOlaying hens. The will be spent by farmers for ten years. $435,000,000of purchase. Horne After the meeting the mission- hatchery has an egg capacity of these conveniences during the It is believed there will be no freezers are sixth with $363,000,- ary acted as interpreter and en- 1955 to 1975 period. This is an decided change in the income 000 of purchases expected by abled the Abels and Bahattin 67,000. average of $5,300per farm, and prices, and that the number farmers. clear up many heretofore un- An excellent irrigation system of farms based on census def- Farm Bureau Services is a dis- answered questions, and to helps the Abe-Isto produce Mich- Within five years, purchases initions will decline by' 15% in tributor of electric freezers, re- understand each other better. igan certified seed corn, Balboa are expected to,total $5,300,000.00. the next twenty years. frigerators, and automatic wash- Expenditures for these conven- ers and dryers. They are sold At the same meeting steps were rye seed, and Pennscott clover iences for the following ten years taken to enroll Bahattin in the seed. Bahattin hopes to try Farm expenditures for 27 items through Farm Bureau dealers are estimated to reach $11.3 are estimated in this study. throughout Michigan under the basic English course. given by the raising seed corn and possibly billion dollars. The average ex- Lights and house-wiring will be University of Michigan extension other seed crops at home. Unico and Co-op brand labels. Officers of emphasis was placed on member- ship acquisition. A membership drive is sched- Blue CI~OSS uled for the last two weeks in Junior Farm September. , Margaret Linebaugh, state camp Knocks Out chairman, reported that the State Bureau Meet JrFB Camp will be held at Clear Lake Camp near Hastings, June 20-24. Rural young people be- "The Big Bill" Junior Farm Bureau officers tween the ages of 16-28 from any Michigan Blue Cross - Blue I met at the Michigan State Uni- county in Michigan may attend. Shield is paying more hospital versity Union Building on April Total cost for camp is $18. and medical bills for more mem- 14. Twenty-three counties were bers than ever before. Latest represented by nearly 100 officers. Mr. George H. Axinn. assistant figures show that it's running at Purpose of the meeting was to to the director of extension serv- the rate of at least $120,000,000a review the JrFB program and ice, M.S.U., addressed the officers year. MADE ESPECIALLY FOR exchange ideas. ' on the topic "Member Responsibil- ity." Mr. Axinn reviewed the Hospital costs are continuing to TOUGH FARM USE-Holds Activities began with registra- make-up of a group and the mem- rise and that makes the Blue more water-low gravity tion and get acquainted mixers. ber's place in that group. He Cross principle of paying for all electrolyte safeguards against Ronald Voorheis of Oakland coun- suggested some principles for suc- the hospital services you need ty opened the program with invo- cessful groups and demonstrated more important than ever. damage due to evaporation cation and pledge to the American the value of planning ahead. -Pilasters on 4 corners take The average contract charges Flag. Official Junior Farm Bureau per case to Blue Cross rose last hard shocks - perforated Barbara Foster, president of colors and emblems were dis- year from $169 in January to rubber bafflesprotect against Michigan Junior Farm Bureau cussed. The majority of the of- about $183 by December. bouncing and jolting. from Berrien County stated the ficers present favored green and purpose of the meeting and re- gold as the colors with a torch That's just the average, and viewed action taken by the state signifying "freedom" as the state averages don't tell the whole Buy from your local Farm- JrFB board. emblem. Official adoption is ex- story, It's the above-average hos- ers Petroleum Cooperative pital bill that really counts and Nine state commtitee chairmen pected at the Junior Farm Bureau it hits more often than most peo- Distributor or County Dis- reported to the assembly plans convention, October 27. Junior ple think. tribution Agent. projects and activities. Major Farm Bureau jackets with the emblems will be available to Every 30 minutes, every work- members this summer. ing day of the year, Blue Cross ITEM* in Farm Bu' eau's Another major item of discus- pays a bill for hospital care for sion was the JrFB educational some member of $1,000 or over. trust fund. The officers discussed Many range between $3,000 and • prng I ale! ideas for the use of the $13,500 $5,000 and at least two in the fund. 'The majority of the dis- last year topped $8,000. cussion groups suggested college scholar hips or a possible expan- It's the' 9 bill" that can spell Farm Bureau sion of the JrFB camping program. financial disaster for the average Mr. Roger Foerch, coordinator family if they had to pay it out of insurance relations, MFB, sum- of their own pocket. marized the day's activities. The fact that Blue Cross-Blue Pr mium FEEDES Do 34 Years Service Shield now covers more than half the people in Michigan and is continuing to grow at the rate At the 28th annual state FF A of 30,000members a month makes tt r Feeding J b! ichigan Cer ifi convention, last March, Mr. Rey- one thing clear: UNICO HOG FEEDERS are nold G. Oas, vo-ag teacher in the an economical investment for Paw Paw high school was honor- I Michigan families prefer Blue ed and presented ~ith a desk Cross service benefits that give clock bearing a gold FFA em- them the only real protection blem, and •a certificate, for 34 against the rising cost of care and more efficient hog raising. Self feeding tests prove that pigs gain weight faster tha:n ~Y hand feeding. Rapid gams Michelite ean years of continuous and meritor-I the "big bill" that can hit any mean earlier and more profit- ious service. one of us. able marketing. give you 2693 ew Members dairy cows is increasing at a re- THE UNICO hog feeder pic- cord pace. 2,693 new members In reeders Co-op with a total of 31,403cows were tured at left has 20 qauq- eal- the b sl assura ce 0 I Robert Currey, secretary, of enrolled in the association during vanized top and sides and 16 gauge galvanized doon and Write today for your the Michigan Artificial Breeders 1955.Total number of cows ser- cast iron bottom for double MINIM M CHEC D ED 0 Co-op, says artificial breeding of viced, 171,515. - fREE life service. S~ • FREEDOM FROM D Directory for 1956 • UNIFORM T OF 'GET MORE FO YOU ..NON-SIPHON, planting for accurat plan in ROOFING DOLLARS lFEATURES~. Unico Seal {2-oz. zinc coated! '" gives you years of rust-free 1 and 2. These atr vent. prevent siphoning. THE FEEDER at right is roofir1g protection . .It costs you This forming is exclu- popular for the farmer who has less per year. Saves you dollars just a few hogs. Gives free live with Unico SeaL in repairs, painting and upkeep access to feed so hogs will costs. ,. Flattened nanino .~ regulate their own diet. Feed It's the 2-oz. zinc coating that face completely co•••• works down in both feeders counts. Specify "Unico Seal" by ered by nail head fot. without choking or clogging. name •..; better nailing. For A Complete Selection of Feeders y See Your Local Bureau Dealer or Co-op A 'n most Farm Bureau Steel Dealers in Michigan. F ARM BUREAU SERVICES. I C. b being u A a result of Mr. Curti s' talk the ladies vot d to adopt a ward of patients. They are ee The American Farm Bureau Federation board of dire ors has the s cond organization to take To build and tear out forms for selected June 25-26 for the Land I thi proj ct. the cu tomary concrete construc- 'and Water Use Conference to be 11' duties are to provide a tion m thod would have been a held at the Hotel Sherman, birthday card, a simple birthday fanta tic job in erecting the Chicago. . party of cupcake and juice each Michigan Farm Bureau seed The first da wi 1 be devoted month. proc ing plant at the Farm Jack Lynn, AFBF legislative to ground water problems and Victor Eng Ihardt of Huron Bureau Center on US-16 west of dir ctor, says that bills now be- state legislation relating to ground oounty and Verna Janke of Ber- Mrs. Roben Hubbel is chairman Lan ing. fore Congress may prove to be the water. The second day ill in- ri n county were crowned King of this project. She and her com- most important legislative pro- clude various subjects relating to " and Qu n of Michigan Jr. Farm rnittee visited the ward for the Sixty feet high. the 61 by 41 posals in the field of water re- state and national water policies.. Bureau during ceremonies at the fir t party the latt I' part of foot building has only two floor . sources in a long tim . The Michig n Farm Bureau will .~ annual pring formal party at March. They had previou ly The lower tory measure 25 Lynn says the legislation is de- be represented at the meeting. Michigan State Univer ity Apri114. toured a large part of the ho - feet from slab to ceiling; upstairs signed to prevent continued fed- State and nation. I authorities on . is a cavern 35 feet high. Vic and Verna were chosen for pital. eral encroachment on states ri hts land and water usc will sp ak to thi honor from 22 candidates who The ladies are also collecting But to get lower fire insurance the conference. to determine th use of water. had previously been nominated by clothing and other articl~s for rates, the framework of the build- Known as "The Water Right th ir ounties. They will reign the wap shop for the patients. ing was to be of reinforced con- Settlement Act of 1956," S. 863 has for a year and will have the :rhey have cont:ibuted a coll~ct- crete, instead of the steel that been introduced by Senator Bar- respon ibility of r pres nting the /lOn of Jewelr:y, ties and cosmetics. ordinarily might be used for such rett. It would provide that the a a e or anization at various state func- A local edItor. donated some a structure. federal government should have Sam H, Thompson, 92, president tions of Junior Farm Bureau. ~ype and o~her l~ems to be used To dispense with shoring, the the same right, but no greater of the American Farm Bureau ach can did t h ad previous. IY In the hospital print shop. architect, Edmund J. Meles of right, than such as provided under Federation from 1926through 1930, 1 a e . submitted an essay giving infor- March 1 a group of ladI;s from Lansing, decided to use prefabri- state law for any other landowner. died at his home in Quincy, Illi- mation on his home life, organiza- th~ Farm Bureau Women s Com- cated concrete members, which Along with other identical bills nois, in late April. Mr. Thompson tiona 1 activity and "Wh t J mittee prepared a plate luncheon could be cast in a flat position introduced in the House, S. 863 left the AFBF presidency to ac- Farm Bur au m an t a " ~ 0r?00 hoy and resource peopl and delivered at the site all would prevent the federal govern- cept appointment by President pan 1 of th r e JU . d s .nt mej' ed for an ~ricultural Opportunities ready to raise into position. ment from seizing water rights Hoover to the Federal Farm ges In erv ew h ach candidate and made the L,lc.1y !JUl. vll oy t set' h' c0l;lnty agent. Even then, the job wasn't easy. The cost of the dinner was The 36 main columns weigh up- wtihout due processs of law. I Board, the first effort by the gov- :R e~ Ion., e J.Udg.s were Dan shared by the Soil Conservation AFBF has presented strong ernment to deal with farm sur .• . : ass t I gislatlve coun I, District and the County Farm wards of four tons each, and statements to both House and pluses. Michigan Farm Bures u; L A Bureau. two of these, 25 feet long by 18 Senate committees which are con- Ch n y, ass't s cr tary to th . inches square, ran seven tons sidering the bill, supporting and Buy Farm Bureau Seed. Michignn A sociatlon of Farmer . The speaker at t~e April me~t- apiece. favoring their passage. Coop rativcs, and Clare L. Mc- mg, was Mr. ~~le~pIe of the ChIld The somewhat smaller girders Gh n coordinate of C lt Guidance Clinic In P toskey. He and joists, also of reinforced con- . ommum y h wed a film "An Ch' Eo" Groups and -Iunior Farm Bureau . . .~ ...y.y cr te, were correspondingly activities WhIChIS an excellent Illustration heavy. . a problem child and the pro- To get the uppermost units into c dure used in finding the cause place, Granger Brothers, the of his trouble, also the counsel- general contractors, had to rent ling that helped the parents as a crane with a 70-foot boom. well as the child. The offic rs of the Charlevoix The concrete parts were made County Women's committee thi by Precast Industries of Kal- year are: Chairman-Mrs. Ole amazoo, and were trucked to the ielson; vice-chairman, Mrs. job site. Two columns made up a Carl McBride; sec'y-treas., Mrs. full load for a semi-trailer rig. Tom Wieland. By use of this technique, the At the March meeting Mrs. shoring job was limited to build- S~ELETON-Part of the reinforced concrete framework of the .Michigan Farm Bu- Bellenger, publicity chairman of ing a temporary wooden subfloor reau seed processing plant remains visible through open areas not enclosed by con- Char Ievoix County Cancer Crus- between the joists. When a three- crete block walls. Heavy equipment will be suspended from the pre-cast concrete ade, was the speaker. The Cancer inch floor of reinforced concrete joists, which will support a concrete poured roof. (State Journal, Lansing, photo). Crusade program has tree parts: poured over this surface has been Res arch, medical education, cured, the lumber panels can be • Watch and Listen and service. removed by snipping their sup- porting wires, then moved up USI 55 · $ There are many vari ties of for pouring of the roof. To Chickens '-U t: L 00 MONTH cane I' and it attacks persons of • Don Miller, poultryman at d/fln all ages. April was Cancer month. Heavy loads. Because of heavy • Michigan State University, says I . 7 D GUARANTEE PREMIUM The theme was "Fight Cancer loads to be supported, Mr. Meles • to take time to watch and, yes, MAX D. DEA(N has been ap- ooq with a Checkup and a Check." explained, the building will need • Iisten to the chickens. Keep sim- pointed credit manager for Farm BATTERY Mrs. Ruth Hu sberger from unusual structural strength, as • pIe records and take time to Bureau Services, Inc., and Farmers Hiqh well as its vast open areas. For the Consumers' Marketing Ser- example, the roof must support • study them. Petroleum Copoerative, Inc., by AMPERAG E vice at Traverse City was guest equipment including 48 steel • Miller says a decline in feed J. F. Yaeger, executive secretary. means more life, 40% speaker at the April Meeting of bins-a weight in themselves. • consumption indicates trouble Mr. Dean was ass't credit man- .more cranking power; lead core renews itself. the Charlevoix Farm Bureau The bins may hold as much as Women's Committee. The pur- 183 tons of various types of seeds •• even though you may not have detected trouble in the birds up agel' for the past four years under the direction of G. F. Griswold, Hiqh WATER CAPACITY pose of the marketing program at one time. • to that time. assistant treasurer. Mr. Dean means less refills; over- is t give the consumer infor- On the second floor there will mation so she can get the most be a least 30 heavy machines to • Have on hand antibiotic or medicated feed. The medication came to the Farm Bureau from the Bank of Lansing where he - size container has more electrolyte. - -" for her food dollar, also to help operate conveyors, cleaners, etc. can be discontinued just as quick- was employed for four years. Be,,:" the farmer produce the product The building, due for com- ly when the emergency is over. fore that he was with the Bank PLUS the consumer wants. Time has pletion late in May, will house Also, make it possible for your of America in California. He was , Power-packed plates; dual been made available on radio and one of the most modern seed pro, laying flock birds to secure feed, born at Carsonville, Sanilac .' sulation; low gravity tel vi ion, to bring this news to cessing plants in the country. USTEN DAILY TO electrolyte; new clear plas- granite grit, water, and oyster county, and educated there. After tic vent plugs. the public. The farmer should shell without traveling more than graduation he Was employed. by longer life. produce the best product pos ible. RSHALL WELlS ten feet. the War Ordnance Dep't at De-' less refills. Quality products command high- troit. He served three years in er prices. WJR-760 On Your Dial It may sound like an Impos- the navy in World War II. Buy from your local Farm- 6:30 to 7:00 A.M. sible feat, but often a man has , J ers Petroleum Cooperative Id Get kicked himself out of good job. I Words without action are the Distributor or County Dis- ew FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC., Lansing, Michigan, Buy Farm Bureau Seed. I assassins of idealism. - Herbert Hoover. tributio~ Agent. and its Branch and Management Contract Stores are ---------------=---,-~...".......~,.......,.---- participating sponsors of his program. / '-The annual American stitute of Cooperation summer In- ew t dled under certain conditions, was approved by both branches session will be held at North Schoo s rmuta of the legislature. Carolina State College, Raleigh, (Continued irom Page 1) H.238, to establish standards new July 29-August 2, 1956. and placed on a sliding scale. for the installation and operation HIGH ALUMINA JET L M It is expected to draw some It is impossible to outline fully of bulk milk tanks, and to control INSULATO ND OLiD coP. 3,000 farm, business, and govern- and clearly all of the details of bulk milk tank trucks, encoun- ment leaders, including 1;000 the State Aid Formula in a report tered unexpected opposition In P R ASKET mean in-, youth, from all parts of the cr ased p rformance at like this. However, it is obvious the Senate, and was shunted off United States. that the new bill will provide to a committee for burial. II peeds. The Michigan Association of more "equalization" than ever before, and will considerably in- Farm Trucks. H.255, to allow F~rmer ~peratives, in cooper- crease the assistance to districts farm trucks having farm com- ation WIth local cooperatives which have been forced to levy mercial license plates to be used will sponsor a bus oad of youth organizations, FF A, FHA, 4-H. excessively high property taxes for passenger car purposes, was Grange, 'and Junior Farm Bu- because of the low valua 'on per approved by both houses. reau, to the convention. pupil. Hunting. Other measures which The theme of the Institute will In our legislative report in the Iwere enacted late in .the sess~on be: "Cooperatives: Key To Farm April issue of the Michigan Farm were. H.89, to control roadside Progress." ews, we Iisted numerous bills hunting, an~ H.97, prevent furth- which the Michigan Farm Bu- e~.In:portat~on. of San Juan Rab- Sectional meetings will appeal reau had supported which had bits Into Michigan, to directors and managers of been. passed, and an even longer When the legislative session farmer cooperatives, to youth list which we had opposed which has ,been completed and we su~- leaders, and to those responsible had been defeated. We called marize what was and wasn't for membership and public re- attention to several which were done, the report should be grat- lations. These meetings feature such topics as: dairy processing, mar- settlements: I still pending. H re are the final ifying ~rom the Farm Bureau standpoint. keting, insurance, cooperative Veterinary Medicine. 8.1015, to This is the result of having a law, cooperative directors, farm establish a state board to contrOl' carefully prepared and well EASY TO LOAD- supply, transpo ation, rural the practice of veteririary med- thought out program, and having Simply pull out and lock electric cooperatives, managers, icine, was enacted after much a forceful procedure or keeI?Ing rear cap of gun, unscrew merchandising, fertilizer produc- bickering among factions in the the Senator~ and Representatives head from barrel, and in- tion, member relations, and veterinary profession. currently mform~d; as to the s.rt Tube Lube cartridge. public relations. Farm Bureau position on pend- into case. Youth programs, will include Milk. 8.1175, to allow the use ing measures. the participation of outstanding of the term "Grade A" with ref- erence to milk produced and han- EASY TO USE -' Michigan rural youth represent- atives. Entertainment and edu- Works like a wonder' No' cational tours, have been planned woste of g•.•a •• , no messy I by the Institute. hands when yov VN Tube Lube for your fama iob~ ,Sav Money-Prevent Grease Waste Addr Mail EASY TO REFlLL-~ r There is no waste when you use tit. new - PO ansing PvlI back cap on gvn, ••••~ Unico TUBE·LUBEgrease cartridges. Grease P. 980 should be includ- screw had, pvsh plunger forward to elect used Tube • always fresh, clean and ready to use. J ed in the address of all mail Myhand filling is eliminated. Lube cartridge. Load up j direc ed 0 Michigan Farm Bu- and you' •.• ready to 90 Takes only seconds to load. Simply Insert' reau, Farm Bureau Services, Inc., apt,,! grease cartridge in special TUBE·LUBE Farm rs P troleum Coop ratlve, grease gun and you are ready for any and Ichigan 'n of Farmer Co- lubricating iob on the farm. J operatives at 4000 orth Grand Dirt, dust or mol fure cannot contaminat River Ave., Lansing. grease. No clogging or air pockets to cause The post office distributes all delays. ' mail for these companies to P.O. Box 960. T box number assures TUBE·LUBE com.. to you factory sealed,' ready to loacL . -. instant dispatch to that box. All mail is delivered to the Farm Bu- ASPHALT ROOFING - In 45, 55, 65 lb. Rolla .Stock UD with a CCIH 01 101 reau by our o~ truck. y Ma' a to the Farm u..•. STEEL ROOFl NG - Far.m Bureau Lap. Tite, non-siphoning. reau Mutual Insurance Company Lays up full 24 inches. 2 ounces zinc per sq. ft. surface. and Farm Bureau Li e Insurance Longest lived steel roof by far. Standard Corrugated-2* inch rom your loc I Co-op Bulk Plant Company at Lans4!& should in- corrugated. 2 ounces zinc per sq. ft. surface; 1Y4 Inch COr- clu . t P. 0- rugated, 1~ ounces zinc per sq. ft. 1357. Co ty; t i ion Agents Tip to !hotori~tS:(; Drive I~ if I your family was in th other car. YO ----L u E, I C. 3- onroe - ~aybco armers Community Farm Bureau. 3-Monroe-Raisinville Center I T r e or Community Farm Bureau. 3-Monroe--Swan Creek Com- More Club munity Farm Bureau. 3-Monroe - Whiteford Com- munity Farm Bureau. Abo 3-Montcalm - Maple Valley Bird banding, an important T hIe following Community Community Farm Bureau. tool in management of waterfo I Farm Groups have qualified for and other game birds, has been the Three or More Club by en- 3-Muskegon - Cedar Creek used widely in orth America other was kill d in En "land [u t rolling three or more members Community Farm Bureau. iince the fir t banding progr 121 days after bing band d it to assist in reaching our goal of 3-N. W. Michigan - Archie wa started in 1899. Labrador. 70,000 farm family memberships Community Farm Bureau. Some 7,000.000 birds-s-repre- Th Arctic .tern. h s the Ion .. t for 1956. The county name is pre- 3-Oceana-Shelby Community senting -mor than 600 sp ci s- re ord d lUI ~atIon, t l1dl1~ ceded by the number enrolled by Farm Bureau. ave been band d in that time in from th Arctic to the nar he the group: 3-Shiawassee - New Haven he United State and Canada. This long-di tance migrant tra - 3-Berrien County - Boyer Community Farm Bureau. All banding r cord are kept on els 25,000 mile a 'ear a it fol- Community Farm Bureau. 4-St. Clair-Senior Commun- file at the federal Fish and lows the sun from north to outh Wildlife Service research labor- and back arrain, 3-Berrien-Cribbs Community ity Farm Bureau. atory at Laurel, Maryland. Farm Bureau. 3-Van Buren-Arlington Com- Bird specialists point out that 3-Berrien - Chickasaw Com- munity Farm Bureau. Banding reports give an indi- banding is only part of the job munity Farm Bureau. 3:"""VanBuren - Pine Grove cation of bird migration routes, in managem nt tudies. The c - 3-Clinton - Jolly Dutchmen Community Farm Bureau. how long bird live in the ild cle is not compl te unles s th Community Farm Bureau. 3-Wayne-Parkway Commun- state and other information. I band is reported wh n found. . ... More than 600,000 band d bird 5-Delta-Dansforth Commun- ity Farm Bureau. A bird banded In Michigan have b en recover d in past y ars. ity Farm Bureau. 6-Wayne-South Huron Com- OGEMAW COUNTY FAliM .&:Su.tf.·i:.AU·w annual armers-Urban banquet at Prescott holds the longevity record among . was attended by 375 farmers and their gue sts. Dr. Harold Spongberg, ass't director of recovered wild birds. The bird, State and federal conserva!10n 3-Delta-Boney Falls COI]1-munity Farm Bureau. a Caspian tern, was banded near workers urge that band d. bI:d~ rnunity Farm Bureau. continuing education at Michigan State Uni versity is.... shown as he described the work of 76 young people in Europe recently as representatives of the United States in a Farm. St. James, Beaver Island, and be reported by. an .one finding 5-Delta - Big Spring Com- munity Farm Bureau. 3-Emmet-8unny Ridge Com- WKAR Has Youth Exchange program. Ogemaw Farm Bureau has passed its goal of 417 to a member- ship of 435 families for 1956. was killed 26 years later in Ohio. them. If the bI:d IS de~d, the band and full information on Long-distance migrations also place and date of r covery should munity Farm Bureau. are revealeh by recovery of band- b mailed. to th Fish and Wild- 3--Genesee-Nodh Farm Bureau. Community Saturday Farm ureau hange in ed birds. One pintail duck banded life Servic , Wa hington 25, D. C., in North Dakota was killed in or the Conservation Departm nt, South America; another pintail Lansing. 3-H111sdale - Reading Com- munity Farm Bureau. 3--Ingham - Doane Valley Co-op Program In Upper ducation wants. Our surpluses prov that the government is not a market!" Handy otebook Community Farm Bureau. "How Farmer Cooperatives All members of County Farm A household notebook can be 3-Ingham - East Alaiedon Help You and Your Farming Community Farm Bureau, Business" is the title of a series Pelunsula The Michigan Farm Bureau an- nounced its support April 19 for a proposed constitutional amend- public election is the state super- int ndent of public instruction. " he only board of education in Bureau Resolutions Committees in Michigan will receive this just as helpful as a favorit cook- book. In it you can keep such facts as a record of curtain sizes, 3-Ingham-Just-A-Mere Com- of weekly radio programs which WESLEY S. HAWLEY ment for' an enlarged, non-parti- Michigan, dealing with elementary folder, and other discussion and the amount of paint or wall- munity Farm Bureau. began Saturday, April 7, at 7:00 Co-ordinator. U. P. nformation materials, to help a.m. over WKAR. can, state board of education, said and secondary ed cation, which is paper needed to redecorate ach OIL-New lOW-30 them in drafting their reports for 3-Ionia - LeValley Commun- The first year of Farm Bureau Clark L. Brody, executive vice- pa isan in character and elected presentation at County Farm Bu- room. .. v n the washing and Duty motor oil ity Farm Bureau. The Program will continue each in the Upper Peninsula! president. on a partisan basis is the state cleaning directions that com reau annual meetings in October. with curtains or furniture. United Cooperativ s, •• 0 5-Jackson - Blackman Com- Saturday morning through Late in March 1955 we made The amendment provides that boa d of education. all purpos .•• for all uto- munity Farm Bureau. Auzust 11, 1956, according to L our first contact in Delta county A Cheney, assistant secretary of the state superintendent of public "We renew our support for an Dangerous M ts Do Good VVork mobile and tractor motors ••• 3-Jackson - Columbia Com- the Mi,.hlp'<>.....\'"~()ciation of to lay the ground work for or- instruction, presently an elected enlarged state board of education, for all seasons. • • for 11 munity Farm Bureau. ganizing the Farm Bureau. Mr. Never permit! your child to ride Provide mats outside your Fanner Cooperatives. official, shall be appointed by; the' among whose duties would be the with you on the tractor or other front and back doors for family temperatures. 3-Jackson-Grass Lake Com- and Mrs. Clayton Ford agreed to state board of education. selection and supervision of the The series has ueen arranged be the key sponsoring couple to farm machinery. More children members and visitors to wip munity Farm Bureau. in cooperation with Art Bor- Petitions providing for such a sup rintendent of public instruc- under 10 are killed by farm trac-I their f et before entering. The organize the county. With their change in the state constItution tion. 3-Jackson - Henrietta Com- oughs, WKAR farm radio editor, help other key farm families were tors than people in the 20-30, mats will help to keep your in- oil changes, munity Farm Bureau. who conducts the program. The programs will point out found and on April 16 the Delta have been prepared and placed in U e recommend that the board 30-40 or 40-50 year-old groups. I door floots and carpets cl an. plug fouling, 5--Jackson - Napoleon Com- circulation by the Michigan Edu- con ist of eight members from the ways of doing business in County Farm Bureau Advisory mileage. cuts munity Farm Bureau. cation Association. specified geographical districts, to country and how cooperatives Committee was organized. From fion, 3-Jackson-Rives Community are a part of those ways. They The Farm Bureau, said Mr. be elected on a non-partisan basis here on things moved along well. Farm Bureau. will tell why cooperatives were 3-Lenawee - Gorman Com- organized in Michigan, how they We starte.d at a busy time of year but the committee never Brody, has long been in favor of the change in Michigan's educa- tional authority proposed by the for staggered terms of eight years each. • tOM GREASE-U n i c 0 Multi-Purpos Gun Gr -550 munity Farm Bureau. are financed, and what services amendment. It is participating in "Such a proposal was first ad- hesitated to hold the necessary is the true heat-proof, cold- 3-Lenawee--Rollin Commun- and benefits they offer. meetings to become familiar with the campaign to place the proposal vocated 59 years ago and has been ity Farm Bureau. on the ballot. proposed frequently during the proof and wash-proof gr Farmer-owned cooperatives to- the Farm Bureau so they could for universal joints. wh 1 5--Lenawee--Seneca Hustlers day are an important part of intervening years. It has been get off to a good start. The board of directors of the supported vigorously by many bearings, chassis, nd w t r Community Farm Bureau, most every farm business. In fact, A carload of committee mem- Michigan Farm Bureau made this educational and citizens groups. pump lubrication. 3-Maniatee - Portage Com- many Michigan farmers belong munity Farm Bureau. to three, four, five and even six bers made a trip to Lansing April 26 to learn more about the or- statement: "The only school superintendent I We have endorsed such a plan at three annual conventions of the 3-Mason-Riverton Commun- farmer cooperatives. ganization. Three women from in Michigan who is chosen at a Michigan Farm Bureau." GEAR LUBE - Unico ity Farm Bureau. Cooperatives not only help Delta and one from Menominee Multi-Purpos Gear Lube is keep our business system com- went to the Annual" Women's 3-Mason-Sauble munity Farm Bureau. River Com- petitive, but they also are a way 3--Mec:osta - Pleasant View of doing business as a group. Farmers' growing interest and camp at Twin Lakes near Tra- verse City June 7. P_ . city cousins to know us better. P inting out that farmers spent about $36 billion last year to th one gear lube th t giv you outstanding lubric io under all types of gear ep- run our farms and care for our er ting conditions. Us d fo Community Farm Bureau. 4-Mecosta-Higbee lty Farm Bureau. participation in marketing, pur- 'Commun- chasing, and service indicate of the accomplishments co-ops Boney Falls Community Farm Bureau was organized May 18 the first one in the U.P. It got off to n Telling families, the AFBF discussion folder also lists agriculture's con- worm typ gars, bevel gears and hypoid .r 1 of this form of business. a good start and is now the larg- tribution to well-trained young gears. Just one gear lube to 3-MEtnominee - East Daggett Community Farm Bureau. 3-Menominee-Faithorn There is nothing new under the Com- sun--even the mistakes we make est in the Upper Peninsula. This set the pace for the organizing Farm Story people, who each year provide the nation's employers with good workers 'ho want to give an buy fer all types of gears! of 13 more groups during the DAN E. REED munity Farm Bureau. have been made before. honest day's work for a good BUY FROM your local summer and fall in, Delta county. Assistani Legislative Counsel These groups are holding regular day's pay. Farmer P trol um Coope • meetings and do.ng right well. "Some city folks think farmers There are over 22 million peo- alive Distributor or County and ranchers are getting rich at ple on U.S. farms. The folder Distribution Ag nt, J TO S $-20-20 CO rAINS SAME AMOUNT PLANTFOOD AS 5 TONS 3-12·12 For Hybrid Corn I Delta County Farm Bureau was organized October 17. By-laws were adopted and a good board of directors W2S elected. The board their Eh:pense. Others believe all farmers are going broke. Some hold that agriculture will lead us into another depression." shows only about 8 million, or about 2 million families, depend on agriculture to provide an ad- equate income on a full-time Sold by Farm Bureau Dealers F rm r trol.Co- soon had plans made for building amployment basis. Full - time SEE YOUR a county program. Delta County Farm Bureau had representa- farmer - families represent only about 5.4% of the nation's popu- Farm Bureau Dealer tion a the state annual meeting in November, Two groups are now enrolled in Blue Cross-Blue lation. "Basic Cropsu Are 24% of Farm Sales. Our surpluses are largely Co n Shield. A survey is being made regarding the initiating of the in- surance programs. Committees have been appoint- in the six so-called "basic crops," corn, cotton, peanuts, Wheat. rice, and tobacco-which represent Sense Leading the parade of fine h y b rid s. and. beading them dired1y ed and will be planning for or- ganizing mora groups and build- ing the membership next year. only about 24% of our farm in- come (only about 11 % in Mich- igan). • eedi The interest and co-operation MOST FARM BUREAU m mbers use for a fuJ1 Crib on your of th' ur~an -people and ·th~ press common sense. ·n their feedin9 oper own fann is Michigan and radio has been wonderful. tions. For inst nc:e:-they use their own Certified Hybrid Seed The business people have been in- Farm Bureau eeds b cause they know .Com. There is a Mich- terested and pleased at the pro- these feeds are made by their own organ- igan Certified Hybri~ gress made to date. Too much ization. cannot be said about the fine co- THEY KNOW they are bas d on ex" adapted to every lo- operation of the Escanaba Daily per5ence and research. They know fh t cality. soil type and Press and WDBC radio. many of the most profitable result h ve climate in the state. been secured on these Farm Bure u Menominee County. The exper- Your Farm Bureau ience in Menominee County has poultry, hog and dairy feeds. dealer has it. been equally good. The Menom- inee committee was organized with , For instance :-F arm Bureau Faro-Ettes is a sugar pelI ted 22 % the help of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Corey of Stephenson. This com- protein feed particularly needed when the litter is too large for the Avoid Troub e mittee was officially organized June 15, 1955. sow's milk flow - or - when the sow dies or is sick and the litt r needs special' feeds. They have organized 16 groups. with WEEDS These groups are having good meetings and a lot of fun. Mrs. Corey was the representative at If your sow milks well - has a normal sized family. commo sense tells you to wait until the pigs grow big enough to ne d the women's meeting at Traverse SPfay the away City. Menominee county was rep- SAVE W T ZER more food than the milk flow su pplies. By that time Farm Bur au resented at the state annual meet- Creep-Ettes is an 18 % pelleted feed to use when the litt r n d ith 2-4D ing by Mr. and Mrs. Corey. extra nourishment until t.hey are weaned-or reach a 35 or 40 lb. Menominee County Farm Bu- MANY FARMERS ARE SAY G ~. ·'No mcne It's the easy, chemical way to reau was organized December 28, kill weeds. Slmpl~ ay the tops bagged fertilizer for me," That is ause they have usecl weight. Thats' common sense. and the plants literally "grow 1955. They have moved along Farm Bureau Granulated Bulk fertilizer. They have found themselves" to dtllth. It'. ~CQ"o- well in their planning and ac- mica I••• 8veregm 350 to 40c per thai it is economical right from •. There lesS THEN FOR CHICKS. Farm Bureau's ere. •• net. it'. .YO to u e. You tivities since then. One of their work with bulk. Freig aDd 81e sult· can't afford not 0 uee thle low- groups is considering enrolling new 20% Hi N -R-G Starter has no super- coet answ.er to youI' weed pl"'Ob. slantiaUy redu d, Th saYiDgs d Oil to U's made 'open formula' for you- 'ems. in Blue Cross and others are re- questing meetings to hear the NO ONE KNOWS BETTER THA YOU how much time hat a job it does. Feed for 6 Blue Cross story. They are mak- go onto the Mermash (18 % or 30%) is spent in lifting, opening and dumping ba lion you expect to use. Use scratch Fann Bureau eeJers e f 8 ing a survey now regarding the not t me e DC (corn, oats, wheal) li9htly at first feasibility of starting the insur- or dispoaiag of ty Y ks of age) then increased Iltil GE ERAL CHEMICAL'S 2-4D WEED KIllE ance programs in the county. Bulk Plant Food ppWtd y Co- -so mash and scratch by 12-14 Both counties have had repre- can pick U up in your own truck ot That's common s nse instead of sentation at several of the im- Farm Bureau Bulk fertilizer dealer special growing mashes after 6 e port~ t meetings at Lansing and For ore atic on the elsewhere. They know that the Allegan Far ers Co·op. of age. You save mouy-do d use your own grain. a fin De d to get th whole picture of Buchanan ce-ee., Inc. • the Farm. Bureau in order to get Item, ureall dU••.• 1L;il ••• the m t out of it. earo Farmers Eaton Farm Charlotte c;o.op . Sureau Co.op., Buy good livestock - giv We can look forward to good progress in the futute of the Chesaning F mer Co.op. ur u f F~ iJu,reau in these counties Coldwater Co.op. Co. feeds are m t.. Dowagiac Farmere ce-ee. and expect them to r ally use Falmouth Co.op,' Co. ann Bureau. Farm Bureau will McBain Owllitv Products be Voi~ f AIri tIre qy tb o 111"e8U in iARM NEWS .......... .-..a rofit e t re? today. We, in Michigan, see few him to learn n w trad sand 4. Where does 'off-the ..farm" vision are to give furth r recog- of th really "poor" farmers. You giving him aid while he is learn- mploym nt fit into the picture nition to full-time farmers as a have to go south to find them in ing them. for future farming in Michigan? preferred auto insurance risk, and to reduce rates for young fe- _,...,,..., .•. 0 or ay larger numbers. them cannot take advantage And most of of outside jobs to help solve the where employment are 2. Provide information showing availabl . opportunities male drivers. The new rates become effective problem. on all new and renewal business c ground Material for Program in May by our 3. Encourage more industri s with an effective date of May 1, Are Big Farms a Danger? Some 1, 67 Community Farm Bureau Discussion Groups 1956 and thereafter. folks are worried that we may to move into rural area . lose our "family farms" if they 4. Help him with his family DONALD D. KINSEY get .larger. But if a family farm is health problems until he can deal Coordinator of Education and Research, MFB one managed and worked by a family. and from which the with them himself. IIGet More Bales of A small farm is not easy to define. If we mean family g ts the main share of its 5. Provide means of moving A further revision of rates by Hay or Straw per income, is that so? Maybe the him to a new employment area, "small in acres," we may fi d that some small plots Farm Bureau Mutual on private family farm has to get bigger to if necessary. passenger automobiles will save Ball with produce a good income by raising certain special crops do that job. intensively, like berries, for instance. I a farm merely by being small? a "family farm" 6. See to it that proper tional opportunities duca- are available its policyholders over $70,000 in premiums during the next twelve 1JlHic6 p~ What about "corporation for his family. months. I Some farms of large acreage may yield poor income MICHIGAN JUN OR FARM BUREAU sent 16 student dele- farms"? Well, 72% of the land in Questions The new rate revision is an- I BALER b cause land, management, and "know how" are not gates to the American Farm Bureau Federation young people's the United States is privately- good. national leadership training school at Southern Illinois University owned. The rest is government There is little chance to get the other step in a continuing effort by Farm Bureau Mutual to im- TWINEI'1 owned. problem of the small farm oper- at Carb~ndale, in ~arch. 260. y~ung peop~e came from 22 states. Ninety-two percent of the pri- ator into focus without first prove its coverage and rates. It Still again, a farm of fair acreage may be "small" in is effective May 1. The announce- In the picture are five from Michigan: EdWIn Estelle, left, Gaylord; vately-owned land is in farms, studying the facts. Read your at a resident may plan to make little or no use of the nd. Most economists talk about farms with small acre ... Elizabeth Wittke" Lapeer; Schmidt, Niles; Robert Van Wert, Homer. Ronald I Voorheis, Davisburg; Lois I nd only 4.5% of the farm is in corporation farms. land Michigan Farm News article. 1. What do you believe is the That leaves 95.5% of the farm chance for the small farm oper- ment was made by Marvin Metz- gel', assistant manager. Designed as an improvement of i I ge, however, when referring to small farms. thing to fall back on when But if, as some say, we should the new auto classification pro- The n wer to the future of the small farm seems to factories like the rural environment their children. I close down. Or they subsidize the small-income for how is it to bt=:done? And if we' should do thi farm, land in family farms. The 0':ltlook is that m?st of the culture? for the small farm will stay as family farms, ator in Michigan to stay in agri- gram put into effect by Farm Bureau Mutual on August 1 of 1955, this latest revision will in actual trends in the record, and not in a mere 2. If small farms are not pro- farmer because he likes to live according to Michigan State Uni- make the following adjustments: atter of opinion, There are many owners or there, isn't it sensible to do it versity economists. Families will viding a living income for their 1. Reduces premium for fam- buyers of larger farm, top, who also for city folks who like to live on them, manage them, and families, what might be done or the question is not "Shall we leave the small rmer on the farm?" but rather "Can the small farmer work off the farm. They may live in the city? need money to pay for the farm, get their incomes from the farms about their problem? primarily. (a) What might be done to ily cars operated drivers under age 25. 2. Reduces premium for mar- by female I add land:, mac.hi~;ry or livestoc~, Certainly. price supports of any Real Help for the Low-Income help them locate in better-paying ontinu to make living income for his family from and .go outside to make this kind are going to help the small Farmer. If there are farmers with jobs? ried men under age 25 carrying I pos~Ible... farmer very little, if any Price holdings too small to make a (b) If they cannot "make a go 'full liability, medical, compre- eland i" hensive, and collision coverage Some~lmes another. member of s~pport for sm~ll crop a~~ge living, we may have a real oblig- of it" on the farm, should they The Family Farm. There has been much discussion the family-e-other tha~ the farm WIll add but httl.e to ~ e m- ation to them. They actually con- be given public aid, so as to stay policies. I operator-may ~el~ With off-the- comes. The benefi~s will go to I tribute very little to the nation's where they are? How? 3. Reduces premium for single bout "family farms." And, again definitions are con- farm work. ThIS IS not unusual. larger farmers WIth e gh supply of goods and services. If men under 25 carrying full lia- Many urban p ople. today have acreage to tak.e advantage the I we help them; they could better 3. What help can the small, bility, medical.: comprehensive, ing. Is a tract of land a family farm simply because Each balf of Unico Baler Twine both husb~nd and wi~e employed o-called baSIC crop s!'1pporls. 1 their own conditions and contri- low-income farmer expect from an~ collision coverage policies. contains at least 325 more feet e family may live in the farmhouse? Suppose they to help raise the family standard Thert=: are veIJ. few Pig 1'- bute more to our national wealth. government price support pro- to the balf. This means you can t the land lie idle? Such farms are included in the of living. poratlO~ farms ~ the .S. but As it is, many of. these people grams? Principle results of the rate re- tie up to 15 more bales of hay Or straw than with inferior im- they enjoyed the biggest rak off are a serious problem to them- ported twines. You can depend on c nsus figures, however, if they are 3 acres or more. Even with other jobs, it is hard All Late Planted, 'Cro~ps',., In govern~ent prrce su rt selves as well as to the public. Unico twine for STRENGTH,UNI- for the small farmer to make the checks during the past few ars. They are often a tax burden, de- fORMITY and TROUBLE-fREEUSE. Is it a f mily farm if the family only grows a few farm itself payoff. He is often Should some program actually pending on government welfare. too much away and farm work t ings for its own use, and gets most of its income from bs off the farm? Many "hobbyists" do this. falls behind. are divided Time and energy between the farm encourage the small fanner to They pay few, if any taxes. If stay in agriculture and get alOng they turned to profitable em- Need Fer tlllzer ~-: ',~.~'HHic6 Available in BINDER TWINE "on a shoestring"? Is it the ployment, they could help to 500-ft. and and "the job". Losses occur 600-fl. (per Most agricultural economists define a family farm as obligation of the public 0 help carry their share of the load. ne on which (a) the family does the managing; e family does' more than half the, work; and (c) the (b) because of this. Yes, both operators and small farms in Michigan ar turning to off-the-farm work. him stay put if he cannot ''make of la ge out" on his farm? If so, should he quali Many of our farm programs are designed to try to solve a wel- r fare problem rather· than to • Our fel'tm:ters uq tb. hf8hest eradft of phos· Farm Bureau Fertilizei' nitrog n is 95% wafer solut-Ie to g;~. pound) yard. age. Forget abo breaks, knots u t and such supports by acres or by support a strong and productive phoroua and potash. farm itself provides most of the income for the family. The 1954 census for Michigan 'They.... kiln dried to plants a quidf, strong .fart. time-wastins. snarls and tangles. shows 54,705 farm operators who average income? If we give him agriculture. A doctor diagnoses drill perfecUy. High tensile strength. Chemically Many of our small acreage farms would be left out un- worked more than 100 days off supports because he has small and prescribes a different treat- treated to resist rot, rodents and der thi definition. the farm. This number is con- acreage he might be a farmer ment for each condition. Broken Far. Bureau Sermca insects. The fact is that aver the years the family farm has stantly increasing. 1950 figure by 13.2%. It raised the who i specializing and making a bones and diphtheria good income from his small hold- treated alike. are not , lAn3in& Mi.ela. Q"lck AcUng Nitrogen Is What t'ou Neg Now' See Your Farm ings. If it should be by income, The small, low-income farmer's been one which the family managed, worked, and on When the St. Lawrence Water- some could cut their production problem is not a measure of the Buy o'j F c ~m Bu rea u 'S,to,re$ "and Co-op Ass "n s ' Bureau Dealer way is opened, Michigan will back a bit, sit down, and let the needs of agriculture in general. ... ~-'>.- which they earned their living. Most farms are still of ~'t' ." {'" .,. .•,., 1 see new industrie all along its public make up the di ceo What i needed for one may not this sort. We' surely cannot say that the family farm lake shores. And more farmers It does present some meaty pro- fit the other. is disappearing just because farms are getting larger. will turn to some form of off- blems. the-farm jobs. That is certain. Perhaps we should help the relation to the work put in, the We cannot make ight of this low-income farmer by: armer who work the farm as small operator is working against Census figures show fewer and matter. The "low income" fanner a business and get their family fewer small acreage farms in is a serious problem in America 1. Providing opportunity for a severe handicap. income from the land have been Michigan. Some are being joined a ding acres. They are just being Should the Small Farm Opera- to larger farms, and others are practical. Th y have to do it t tor Stay in Farming? This is being platted out into suburban "come out in the black." America. Noone with an eye to lots. Michigan had 9.795 farms in Every farm, large or small, has our system of choosing for our- the 1954 census with gross in- certain fix d costs. There are sel ves would try to force people comes under $1.200. This is a building to maintain, taxes, off the farms by law, nor try to rather small percentage of the utility services, family expenses, persuade them to leave the farm. total of 138,922 census farms for equipment to buy, etc. We are dealing with people, and the state. we should not try to push people The southern states have a Production of farm crops bas more serious problem with the to be large enough so that you around. If people on small farms do go "marginal" farmer. In the U.S. ave enough units to sell to over- there are 1,500,000 farms with a c me the costs and leave you a into other forms of employment, a simple financial fact will be cash annual income less than balance for a net income-- their reason. They cannot earn a $1,000 per year. rofit . living on the small tract of land. What to Do About the Small- But, by and large, the small Looking at the matter in a armer ha too little land to d Income Farm? Agricultural econ- different way, we may point out his. His earnings are eaten up that if we divide the land among omists point", out that the smal his cost . H ju t cannot pro- a lot of workers, farm cannot payoff unless i is the share that highly specialized in its pro- uce enough to make the farm each worker gets from the land duction and 'has a good market y off under present condition . is bound to be smaller up to a handy. ven the armer wi th enough certain point. nd ha to u e expert manage- Of cour e, some farmers do en to overcome the cost buy too much land-more han urdle. they can \Vork profitably--and With farm labor short and may get "land p nsive, the work must be small farmer must try to get his poor". But the @an ~OU ee the ne ith improved machinery. share of the income from a small on SALE at most is demands increased inve t- share of the land, and it is not ent. The small operator cannot fCord it. So, his work is done, as rule. by older methods which quire eld. morman-hours easy to do. I Off-the-Farm Empl yment. We in the must remember that many farm- ers today are getting their part of income from jobs off the iJ erence? gricultural economists mea- farm. So are some of our larger re "efficiency" by figuring the farmers. APRIL 16 to MAY 12 aunt that can be sold at the Many people live on small bing price in relation to each farms tan-hour fficiency today because they "like of work on the farm. to Iive in the country". increases as we in- not work the land. Some are re- Some do Say on Import d Barbe ire! as our production while tired. Some work it as a sideline 4 pt. barb, 12!;2 gauge, heavily zinc-coated ducing the man-hours of work and do not expect the farm to Yes, there is a BIG difference in overalls. Some fall cessary to raise the crop. yield much income. These folk' for long lasting service. F uIl-sized, sharp-point ... apart at the seams--oihers cannot be pulled apart. mce his production is small in often think of the farm as some- ed barbs wrapped I In many ways FIRE and WIND insurance policies can around both wires. HEAVY per be compared to overalls. dependable protection Some policies offer complete and while others fail to measure up to A real buy 1 4 pt. $8.49 roll cu ion Topics expectations Will when a loss occurs. your FIRE and WI D policy come apart at the "MOTTO" is our new, imported, lighter (151jz gauge) barb wire. It's a good buy because: (1) It seams if you have a loss? Does it give you the complete has twice the rust-free life of standard barb; (2) rc Thro gh ugust, 1956 protection you need .•• or is it loaded with exclusiOBS? It It is made of special high-tensile steel for added Th topic wer chosen by your State Discus- is quite possible to be INSURED but NOT PROTECTED. strength; (3) It stays tight because of its reverse ion Topic Committee from the r ults of the ballots There is a difference! r turn d by th Community Farm Bureau. twist design. . Farm Bureau's complete protection FIRE an WIND policy provides that farm rs need and want. the There's Special price for this sale: "MOTTO" 4 pt. $6 85• per roll no substitute for qua ity insurance lor protecting your farm. Your Farm Bureau agent will be happy to give you all Here are a Few of Many Other Items Specially Priced: the facts. Don't delay ••• see him today! •. • UN CO ie d Fence • Electric Fence ost U ICO P Itry etting • Studded 'T" eel Post Ask any Farm Bureau office va i ed eel i g moot 011 ooling how to reach your Farm Bu- reau insurance representative for information about Life, Your Farm Bureau de~ler is offering many other steel products A to, Fire, and Farm Liabili- for farm use. All items are first quality and specially priced for_ 40 0 N. GRAND RIVER AVENUE ty protection. the Steel Sale period of April 16 through May 12. ~u. LA SING) MICHIGAN U U