Vol. 35, No. 2 Ie FEBRUARY 1, 1957 35th ar LegisJature~s o. ·E D ITO RI'A / A Better Opportunity}o CLARK L. BRODY Counsel for Public Affairs for Michigan Farm Bureau "Building a Better America with Opportunities for All" expressed the great objective for which I over 6,000 Farm Bureau members met at Miami, I Legislati ve Florida, December 9, 1956. I The ichigan L gi latur ha gon month of what looks like a long, As these farm men and women from 48 states s ssion. The I gl Iators on en d J and Puerto Rico gathered in the municipal audi- off to r ther 10 tart during th torium at Miami Beach, they were greeted by this we k. high ideal' displayed on a large, attractive banner This is the first year of th bi nni 1 t rrn over the stage. lators, so the had to organiz , ad pt rul Arched just beneath. it, were the flags of the elect officer and staff, and g t the m n. United Nations with Old Glory at the top. These mittees d signa ted and t up for ork. and a profusion of flowers constituted an appro- RESTORATION OF NEW SALEM, ILLINOIS, ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S HOME 1831-37. It wa 20 days -after th had con priate background for the proceedings of the con- KALAMAZOO CITY FARMERS eLUB I VITE YOU TO ernor illiams ent them his budg t r vention .. There had been many rumors that this As President Charles Shuman called the 38th annu~l meeting of the American Farm Bureau F ed- eration to order, with the officers and directors seat- Forum at I a a~..-.......az • 2 an all-time high and would confront the problem of paring it ery sub tanti 11 , new state re enue to take car of th prop h Ia d in r ed on the stage in this 'impressive environment, I on F arm M----- ...., --.g Tile Governor has been advocating a corp rep felt we were witnessing' a demonstration most powerful farm influence ever assembled. of the e ..-....-. fits tax for the past eight years. year the Legislature may gi e in and d id It is po ibl th t This notable occasion, sustained by a broad pro- that means of balancing th budget. -------------+ +------------- gram reaching into the farm communities of the I Farmers are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Farm • • entire nation and inspired by the high ideals I evi- denced in the setting, was likewise a manifestation. Membership is Forum of the Kalamazoo City Farmers Club February 20. They will hear well-known speakers on the market- CO. e sa e ot many weeks ago the state's financial report for the fi cal y ar uditor G n ral is u 30, 1956. It showed that at that tim th t t' n- of one of. our greatest national assets. The American Farm Bureau Federation has be- Well on Way mg problems confronting agriculture. at 'eral fund had a healthy balance of $25,566,271. How .. The program will be held at the County Center I ever, since then things haven't be n going so w 11,finan- come one of the strongest and most effective pow- to 70 ')42 Building, Recreation Park, in Kalamazoo, starting at 1 ..•...• 1•• '" .••.•• :u.•l •••.• L~ cially, for th stat. Gen ral fund appropriations or th ers in sustaining a philosophy of government that ,- . 10 : 15 a. m., Wednesday, Feb. 20. Lunch '\ ill be avail- current fiscal ear were bout $ 1 5 million abov urr enables free America to live and grow. Membership in the Michigan able l'n the building at noon. timat Farm Bureau for 1957 was 65,- Into this phrase, "Building a Better America with 191 familie on January 30. Last year 800 carne to tit 1 t orum 0 hear a di - is wo I wi e out more If 0 th Opportunities For All," is condensed the basic This is 93% of the stat~ goal cussion of our national farm policy. with hich the year start d. 1 0, it is prob hI that this • of 70,242 family memberships for .' . philosophy that characterizes the policies of the this year. I The biggest problem facing the farmer IS to find Legislat~re will find it nec ssary to pass a number d ~ American Farm Bureau Federation. It. points the The January 30 figure includes b b h ., di . ficiency appropriations for the curr nt y r, whi h will 61,109 renewals and 4,802 new I greater markets to a sor t e nation s expan mg agri- way that we must go if we are to protect and per- members. We are 1,663 members cultural producton. This problem will be covered from further cat into th state's surplus. petuate the America that' has brought us the great- ahead of where we were last year . . . at this time. several viewpoints. The Civil Service Commission Williams on ev ry item in hi est blessings and advancement ever enjoyed by the very ambitious program. Every County Farm Bureau F our mar k etmg . . li '11 11 d specia IStS WI te pro ucers w a h t ha approved state employes a wag boost for which will raise people of any land. has a goal and hopes to exceed it. County Farm Bureau mem- I is being done and what they can do to help solve the the pay for th e workers about $11 million annually above taxes To balance the budget Gover- by nor Williams pr diet d that ne Two major principles are implied in the precept: would be 'r quir .d. III' berships January 30 and the~r problem. pr sent rat. , with $812 million to promised to submit a tax m ssage l-lt is' our aim to strengthen and improve the standings with respect to their 5 J k B' S h t . hi an eau legislative committees have com out of th General Fund. to th Legislature within a f w goals are shown in the column 10: 1 a.m. ac Ittner, out wes ern IC ig the detail of arrangements and d k · . As the matt r now stand , these days. It is taken for gr nted that America we have in order to insure its future. below. Four com:ties goal. Forty counties from 90.to I are over district marketing . agent, will discuss quality an pac - I are planning for transp~rtat~on I increase will go into eff ct July he will on' . . bl d tt dance of all Legislative . more advocate a i-Paired with this ideal is the great responsibil- 99 0 10 of goal. Thirteen counties lIng programs that WIll help state fruit and vegeta e an a' en 7, 1957, although th organization corporation profits tax. vc Commltt~e membe~'s. of tate mployees i making a While, of ours, farm folks ity of preserving and encouraging the freedom of from 85 to over 88% of goal. growers move more of their production into the markets. . Attel~dmg by regions, the meet- strong d mand that the high r d plore any tremendous increase 1957 As of % of lEd f h . 1D' mg WIll s~art at 10 a.m. at the rate of pay hould b come et- in budget totals, they are .on- initiative and opportunity for every citizen to County '0' GO.?~.)Jan·.f')°-1Grg~ 10:45 a.m. Ralph astwoo, 0 t e ationa airy Famou Gnll at Larch .street and f ctive immediat ly if not sooner. corned about a few items which '11d ib h f ' achieve his maximum possibilities. . 1 Chebox ga n ~ ~}~~t~l~~;'el~·:~:····:::: r~~ ;~~jg1\ ..,.. , - Council at Chicago, WI escn e w at one armers or- a di cus ion of state and national Michigan avenue, Lansing. After ' School Aid. One item which th y hope will not be Iiminated It has been the sum total of the creative think- -1 G!~?-W~~l ......•.......... ~ .• ~~ ~~~ 1~~ ganization is doing through research and promotion to legislative is ue , the committee could do a lot to throw th budget or neglected in the confusion. 5 Lf vrugstrin 1,S,.) 1.1. Branch 1, _0 1, 2I •~ • 'I Capitol and attend sessions of appears that the school funds are we have been privileged to live. ~~i.'jhte~~~~····:::::::: ~:~~~ L~:l~ ~7 U. S. Dep't of Agriculture's Foreign Agrl Service, WI 1 the Senate and House: not going to permit paying in full Farm Bureau members are anx- The American F ann Bureau convention re- ~~~~\~~, Ionia ". ':':': ~:~i~ ~:~~~~~, 1,2:1 1,~H !16 tell what his agency is doing to sell more American I H d • • h . . h 0 ge A k s S Study the 190 per pupil gross allow- ious to see that adequate ance m ntioned in the current vision is mad fur the Michigan pro- affirmed these principles when it said: ·HocU·el~OuI11a :: ..: ..: ..: 2.~t~ I~~ i:~ products overseas. He WIll descnbe t e SItuations t at of Milk Market Bill' formula. State University, including It Our unparalleled progress is founded on freedom, ini- Alpena o~~ ,ol~ ? ~~& ? ()~9 -.()t13 {HZ - ;I~ ~~ block farm exports and aive t h e out I00 k f or f uture d e- .' 0 k I T "I hope Farm Bureau fam- School m n are clamoring for Exp rirnent Station m study the state milk a gen ral fund appropriation of sion Service. The have J equ est- and Ext in- tiative, and individual opportunity. These concepts have i~~C~~:l..:::::::::::::::: '1:706 i'~~~ ~3 velopment of foreign mar ets. . ImlaerskWetll'ngcontrol proposal from $20 million to $25 million, ed that provision b m de for allowed the development of an economic system which has Y D p~~~·qu~rr~1e··:::::::: ? H1 -'4n~ 2:0~~ 173 ~4 ~:~ 1:00 p.m. Seth Shaw, meat and Ii estock market- which ~ill be co.nsidered by I or whatev r it would take to per- erection mit the full sch dule of payments of a n >w Hom Al t provided unprecedented goods and services and supporte.d Building at the Michigan State widespread educational and religious opportunity. It IS Alcoua oiL ·117 ..• h' the Leqislature this year. d i 1 t f ' Fair Grounds, l\Ieco~h.l .: : ,..... ~~1 ;;0 ~4 ina specialist for the Safeway Stores at as mgton, "Read the article on the last envisione m t le CUlT n orrnuia our constant challenge to work vigorously to maintain them Char-lev OlX .........• t)t}1 ~~:~7 ;:,4 0 • bill. They talk about a "moral They have also endor sd '1'('- Io~co, .:.................... ~~~ 1.:~¥ ~:: D C ··ll tell "How the Meat Producer Can Make it page of this paper. Then a~- obligation." tion of a Short curse Centr J' on and to build a better America on this firm foundation. * * * ~~nJ~t-iePl~· .. ··········· }'~7g 1.1!l2 ~3 . ., WI 5 II M B f P k d tend your February Communi- Howe vel', in re-reading the the MSU campus. !J3 Easl'e for the Grocer to e ore eer, or an ty Group meeting for .the dis- Th y hav WE BELIEVE in the American competitive system, in- J. I3.comh ....:::::::..:::: 1:2:10 1, IlS 1.210 chool-aid act, I find that it is favored some part-tim> as 'ist- ~~ L which property is privately owned, privately managed, and Kalamazoo Tsabella 1.:;0~ 1._L 11"1 '-:: •- am b " cussion . of the issue.Id The l'k Board made very definite \,. in two dif- ance to soil conservation disti i .t operated for profit, and. in which supply and demand are Calhoun 1.liii ;:~:3~ ~t2 • of Directors wou 1 e yO\p: ferent I sections that th amount and funds for purchas ~ of land the primary determinants of market price. C?1~:~1~.~~~ ~ ::::::::}:~~~ 1.1:) ~~ 1:40 p.m. "Research on Parade" will be presented hFelP inBdeCidinghwhldat tPOksit,~on appropriated was to be only what for state parks. This might be '\1 • . 'lj:l1~(~n ..:::::::::::::::: 1:l2(; 1 ('1r 1 I'll !l.) ~~ by Frank Teuton information officer of the Agricu tura I I arm ureau s ou a e. . h h th . f I unc financ rd through a small charge The further the federal government centralization of power and authority and the apathy of the American in Ingham Gratiot 1.2[\1 1, !:)~ 1:::14 1.1,'7 1,307 91 91 Research ' Service of the U. S. Dep t of Agriculture. ,. Wightman Expresses the Superintendent. of Public t»- I arne In t roug . primary and sales tax revenue and that for those using the parks, Farm Bur 'au d legal's al 0 people to this trend are among the greatest dangers threat- Ogeruaw ·Wayne 4!j,) fi ~ 111 :12!l0 so M T '11di I 100 ducts that Th an k s f or Letters t ti rue ion wa man a d ted t cut the stressed the importanc 0 of uff'i ening our Republic and the American way of life. .Ja ik sun 1.:!1i> 1,~n~ so r. euton WI ISP ay over new pro This i a note of appreciation garment to fit the cloth. cient funds to permit th Mi ']11- The trend toward: increased centralization the federal government, if left unchecked, of power in will lead to so- k~~~ty~.~ AI' nac :::::::::.::::: 1.~~~ -1 1 1, I.;) ~_)~I.~ ~~ research has developed from farm crops. Pretty girls to !Dany frie~ds and co-workers M T who have \ ntten to congratulate A year ago the Legislature f d . ti gan Departrn ent of A I icultui { (1) to carryon an ad quo t pi () cialism and thus to communism. ]~~nl1let :~(~:l ' will model clothing made from farm crops. r. euton b . 1 t d di tor made gen ral un approprra IOn gram of bovine bruc >110i 61 L me upon emg e ec e a irec totall ina about $330 million. This * * * Farm people have the right and the responsibility to ~:l~l:i~n 1><111~ .........•........•. 1,__1~~7 ::I;Q 1.11" WI'11Sh OW va r ruish made from potatoes , raincoats from F of dthe t-:'-mencan. t M F~rm Bureau vear tl~e reque ts by heads of T.E. eradication; .J (2) to nforcc St. 'lair 1,:l!12 1.~21 • • d era ion a . iami. .' state ag ncies and institutions regulation C01l(~( 1 ning in p '1 J1 speak for themselves through organizations of their choice • [u~l,egon :iO:; lH lard orange JUIce from power, etc. I know that It was the Michl- totalled about 504 million. The of liv stock coming into MI .hi without government coercion or intervention. Oltawa 1,1\:;) 1.11'7 ' • g F Breau that was el ct gan. I id.~:.~nd ..,:i~! I 1 The Farm Forum was created to provide farm peo.. an arm u . . .- action of the budget office and In the light of such impressive events in Amer . J. Alleua n _.0,.) j';;~:: ed and not partl~ularly the indi- the Governor has resulted in a :JJ~:~'(~~~·I.e :::::::::::::: l'~i:i '51:{ ple with information on an agricultural issue each year. vidual. The MIdwestern F~r~ budget involving general fund ican and State Farm Bureaus, it is well to remem . llIlI:-:da1e 1.;)]4 1.~:~~ II . d Burea~ s~ates have rec0gmze. appropriations totalling $410,997,- CI,u" :!o no It is open to a In tereste persons. that MIch.iganhas t d one of t~e most 220. th ber that they but reflect the voluntary loyalty and ]"all·a:-;ka 111 .Iontealm 1.0:ifi . :i:: outs ~n ing programs III e The Governor has said that this activities of farm people in the home communities "TefOl'd 'a~.· 2:ii' !12l ~,l(i 'j:! 1 50 ••1 Cement PaY-.og and compacting native soil, water, and cement to form a hard, dur- American . Farm Bureau Eedera- budget r pr 'sent d a para ox in . Chippe.wu 7:i r. 'i7 d ith tion. . that it is the "highest in the of members over the nation. Otseuo 11:: ~I 71 Ga.-nsln .·ch.gan able base normally covere WI For that reason th y were quite t t' hi t d ibl th farU§,tL '. ~TeJ' c.on tru t >(l at ar . 9. T n families were guests, Than '0 1. Michigan Farm Bureau was or- PontIac MUl1lClpal mrpOlt. di c'ussed the need for agr'l re- WALTER W. WIGHTMA fices. In addition to this, about 5,000 served on gamzed at Michigan State 01 As its nam impli 5, soil-c ,- s arch :md (njo 'cel a social ev - Fennville, Michi~(m ( ntin d n ) I brun, 191 . j uf 1 I • lludu 1 lJy I j iii' J j U'1 r ,Jf)'j o MICHIGA FARM oad bruar' I, 1937 EWS ic iga Bur ritten aws oj the President .m ••••W. G. Hodge, Snover CREEP AND BE SAFE. Slow down at blind tabJfshed JanullT'J' 1 • 19%3 intersections. A blind intersection, unprotect d ".-Pr . • Blaque Knirk, Quincy TOO UTILE TIME TO STOP Entered as s cond - class matter E ec. ec'y J. F. Yaeger, Lansing I FTER YOU FIRST SEE THE by stop igns, will often have accidents involving January 12, 1923, at the no tornce at OTHER CAR cars going as slow as 25 mil s per hour. Wh n Charlotte, ichl an. under the Act OISTRICT OFFICERS of rch 3, 1 79. you approach such an inter ection with cars park- 1- lax K. Hood Paw Paw. R-l ed on your right-slow down. You can't see Published Michigan Farm monthly, Bureau fir t day, at its pub- by 2-Blaque Knirk 3-Allf n F. Rush .•..Lake Orion, Quincy. R-l R-l efe ~ lit ten I lhr ugh them and disco vel if there is a car coming III atlon otric- at 114 E. Lovett St .• ·i-I·;lton }•. Srni th ....Cal donia, H.-l n the cro s stre 1. By the time you reach the From time to time our Government. that bl aled nurse-of-all, i , ha rlott e, Mlchtg'an, 5-Dale Dunckel....William. 6- Va rd A. Hodge ton, novel', R-l R-l Without whose lender daily care no riniest bird mu t fall: , A end of the parked cars, you are so close to the J;ditOllnl and ne ral off ic e«, 000 7-Thom . Hahn Rodney, R-l Before whose awful majesty the farmer needs must bow, -==rI::::::~~:--:~;: _:: :: M intersection that you have little distance in which .... orrh Gra nd I:iver Ave., Lan ing, -Yenneth Juhn.·on Fr land, R-2 to top if you find a car coming. i hig n, Po t Ottice Box 960. r.r le- phone Lan ing I "anhoe 7-5911 Ext. 9- 10-. 11.....• en A. DeRul"t r . Brindl j~tlmund Sag r llcBain. y , . Br nch, Stephen R-1 R-3 s on Hoping his Forms were in on time and all co rect somehow,- ~ rr::::::i rr::=l'... , :: Very often you will have to slow down below 27 . The Gov rnment presents 10 us on some appoinfed day " 25 miles per hour. At that speed the total stop- ~~~'.g • end notices on Form 3578 and DIRECTORS AT LARGE A referendum offering choice of Programs "B" or "A". ping distance of 74.4 feet may be more than you 11 ndel ivera ble copies returne under Gleason E. Halliwill Gladwin, R-4 Form 3fi78 to 1 Ilchtgan Farm •.Taw Rob rt E. mith Fowlerville, R-2 This puts it clearly up to folks, pl in folks like you and me, have to stop before hitting the other car. ditior lal office, P. O. Box 960, La n- TaiteI' Tightman F nnville, R-1 • in, ·chhran. PURPOSE OF FAR To judge and settle once for all, if "A" is best,- or "B". Slow down for all intersections. There are Represerrttn Both Programs have appendant strings, not easy to appraise, great areas of pavem nt in an intersection, but mar E. Ungren •...•.................. Editor BUREAU WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU But deemed essential 10 the good of farmers nowadays. non of th mean accomodate more than one ?tIl' . Carlton Ball., Ib10n, R~l Sub crlptinn: 10 (~llt.· n .'. I' The purpose of this Assecla- And so we go and cast our votes, as though we could pronounce v hide or pedestrian at the same time on the same tion shall be the advancement of our members' interests edu- R pr senting From Michigan Driver Education Manual, spot. Speeding into an intersection is like get- Limlt d to Farm Bureau •.lembers. JUNIOR FARM BUREAU By magic dictum, "B" or "A", which way the ball will bounce, cationally. legislatively, and Department of Public Instruction ting too close to Niagara Falls in a rowboat. Vol. 35 February 1. 1957 No.2 economically. Richard rnold Plainwell. R-1 But can the People really sp a in this restricted way? Are right and justice :truly served by either "B" or "A"? the proposed state milk control I Brea Stores • Sometimes I wonder as I think about your 1 nd If in this thing called Pice S pports we play th Fran!{ nstein. d mine rs measure, r search the stepped-up program, Soil farm Bank e t· I~ F reezer . Com unit We surely ha e a monster here, powerful for good or ill, Half guided and half understood. bu:t of our making still. ta e, changes, the need for water use legislation and other issues. The .bes.t method bread IS m the home freezer. for storing Th e sc h'e d u Ie 0f mee timgs h as Bread in its original moisture ., .o b t f h f 11 . d t proof wrapper, WIll keep ItS orrg- re Sometimes I wish the powers that be would sound the trumpet And.ask a vote on "A" or "B" or "no-Proqram-at-all." Perhaps a mandate might show up, or some siqnificanf trend call ssues een se Districl I-February or teo owing a es: 11, evening. inal freshness for several weeks in the ordinary household freezer or freezer compartment of mod- CLARE L. McGHAN To point the path of progress out and be the farmer's friend. 2-February 4, day. ern refrigerators. Coordinator of Community Farm Bureaus for MFB Perhaps an economic law might somehow be described DAN E. REED 3-February 5, day. I have been reading a most interesting book "How to Work with At any rate, sometimes I think I'd like to see it tried. Assoc. Legislative Counsel. MFB 4-February 4, day. Some folks try so hard to keep Groups" by Audrey R. and Harl igh B. Treck r of West Hartford, Con- 5-February 7, evening. ahead of the J oneses' that they R. S. Clark State and national issues are n cticut. It is available from the publishers, Whiteside, Inc., 425 Fourth 6-February 7, evening. forget which way they are head- being discussed by members of Avenu , New York 16, N. Y., at $3.62 p r copy, po tpaid. 315 North Grinnell Street 7-February 4. day. ed. the Michigan Farm Bureau board I This is a book for the eadership of boards, ommitt es, farm Jackson, Michigan 8--February 11, evening. of directors at District meetings rganizations, and the hundreds of thousands of small groups that throughout the state. '9-February 8, evening. Ad Sold Holsteins Robinson, ec y. sec'y. lO-February 13, day. "My ad in the Jan. 1 Michigan operate in mod rn community life. Harleigh Tr cker is Dean of the "With both Congress and the School of Social Work of the Univer it of Connecticut. His wife is ac- Is~bella County, Wlse C~m- W~yne County, Livonia Com- Michigan Legislature in session, County meetings for Minute- Farm News found a buyer in tive in community groups. mU11lty Group, Jean Welhl, mumty Group, Edna Smith, sec'y. every officer who is asked to take men and Legislative Chairmen of Lapeer county for the 18 regis- The book ~ good and n~ the~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ part in these discussions should Farm Bureau Women's Commit- tered Holstein heifers. Had in- n Ul w l11. . of our Community au groups program Farm' 'Th y must very sponsibly in the affairs of heir participate roup and r frain from the fal e re- 'I o tend the next meeting? There i an atmosphere good fellowship about the of P u eng Xmas cent saleable trees. Pruning Christma should start on the tree pl ntation when plan to attend," Ward Hodge. Among the subjects to be dis- said President tees will follow the District meet- ings. They will be arranged the County Legislative Commit- by quiries from Ionia, Owosso, Imlay City, Marlette, Mt. Clemens and phone calls. Leo McClellan, Davi- Audr y R. and Harleigh Treck- luxury of saying or thinking that meting. the trees are 18-24 inches in early cussed at the meetings will be tees. son, Mich. er . ay that a good member of a the group belongs to the lead rs group i: an eff ctive participant and 'anything that they do i all If your group doesn't score so well, why not suggest a program Tree P a tin~s u spring or early summer and con- tinue until the trees are ready to I in the activities of the group. An right with u .' harvest. Not all trees will need CLASSIFIED ADS eff ft participant l w ina: 1. Accept: the importance doe th foI- "They must be willing and able committee? to learn because d mocr tic be- of havior is learn d behavior and in make some e ting and worthwhile This Committee plans for more can inter- meetings. i Profits I pruning each year; that appear to be growing only those rapidly or are becoming unshape- too I Classified advertisements are cash with order at the following th work of t e group. a very real en e must be learned Mr. Arden M. Peterson, Rec- . . Pruning IS one of the SImplest, . I ly will need attention Th . ti f rates: 10 cents per word for one edition. Ads to appear in two or more editions take the rate of 8 cents per' word edition. 2. Gets along vith and relate by each gen ration. The citizens reation Specialist, 4-H Club De- easiest, and most profitable prac- e pruning opera IOn or lum- These rates based on guarantee of 60,000 or more subscribers. to many diff r nt individual . fad mocracy must act on the partment, has given us a list of tices you can find if you have a bel' production IS to remove the They are members of the Michigan Farm Bureau. ~. Does hi share of the work basis of consider d judgment and the 4-H Club Meeting Demon- Christmas tree plantation on your branches from the lower part of of the group. 4. Is a good interpreter utilize and rightful all channels participation of legal and stration teams that were winners in affairs at last year's State 4-H Show. If farm, said Ass't County Agent Bob Earl of Van Buren Agr'l the tree so that the. wood added by future growth WIll be free of LIVESTOCK I MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCERS NURSERY STOCK proud voic for his group. that concern th m." one of th se Clubs is near your County. knots. REGISTERED Yom"SHIRE BOAR, EVAPORATons - Special small STATE INSPECTED Coloradl 5. Is a h lping person. It seems to me that this state- group, why not invite them to ~----'--~~~--- months old. 24 Purebred w ks old. He nrv G urtnk, 5iB Lake Shoats 7 sizeH for producers buckets .•. TOW at our warehouse using 25 to 150 for Blue system. Spruce Seedlings, 2 year-5-8" fibrou $10.00 per 100_ roo' 6. Adopts a positive attitude ment presents a real challenge to our group meeting. They are all Pruning can double, or even Big Rapids Creamery Mich iga.n Dr iv " Allendale, Michigan. inspection and choice. Also, larger Virgil Drake, Hartford. Michigan. triple, the value of the trees in :\f -50, 13 miles west, of Gra nd Ra- sizes' for all syrup makers' needs up U. S. 12 at county line. (2-lt-25p) tl .ard the roup. ach of us. v ry good. 7. I willin to chan e his own your stand as far as Christmas Jo·ns id-West pids. . (2-1t-25p) to 3,000 buckets. run. Don't delay. Be ready for 1957 sap Secure your needed FARM EQUIPMENT attitud s and learn from other How many checks would your ast Orion 4-H Club, Mrs. John tree sales are concerned. Mid-West Producers' Creamer- CED. HLL T1'J YORKSBIRFJS:-Bred evaporator now. Sugar Bush Suppl ies Gilt Sale Saturday, .F'eb r ua ry 9th, Company, P. O. Box 1107, Lansing, cople. Community Group make on the Le siter, 501 Baldwin, Lake Or- In pruning Christmas trees. the ie , Inc. of South Bend, Indiana, 1 :30 p.m. at fairgrounds, C ntreville, Michfg'ari. "'IYarehouse. at 4109 "West SEE l\IE for Cockshutt grain drills, drags, tractor plows, mowing ma- 8. Has a s nse of the appro- following questions? Rate your ion. terminal shoots are cut to shape a regional dairy marketing associ- • Iichigan. wyn Flack, '\Trite :\[endon, for catalogue. ll-l, l\Iichigan. Ber- Sagina v St., La nsing. Highway 1\1-43. (12-3t-50b) chines, corn planters, manure spread- priate and a k n alertnes to group-6 to 8 checks, Good; 4 to S • Johns Essexville 4-H Club, the tree to a conical outline, re- ation with member creameries Phon HSl. . . (2-lt-25p) \ ers and parts Also, for Unico water for these systems, machines. plastic g: In timing. 6 checks, Fair; 0 to 4 checks, ducing excessive height growth, located in the five states of Mich- HA YE CUSTOl\IERS for good, UR d, pipe and fitting., stock tanks, poultry Poor. M Mary Smith, 701 McDonnell, and producing a tree with dense igan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and : FOR SALE the year around. Reg- m.o~lern maple syrup. e.,:aporators. barn, and farm equipment. Unico 9. Behaves responsibl toward th group. 10. Has a deep and abidi g o The carefully agendas are planned and thoughtful- '~ l~vil1e. "a 1 geon Vall y 4-H Club, Mr. foliage free of noticeable Christmas tree plantations wit holes. Tennessee, arrners announces Cooperative that the Creamery istereq. both est h rd. Tamworth exes, all ages. Write your breeding Michigan's wants. stock, larg- Phil \\ nte us complete evaporator BU::h Suppltes ~ou wish ~o~pany, descrtptton of the to sell. P. O. Bo" Sugar I 'paints and and fence. Farm Seeds. Sales & Service, Love's Farm Bureau ~OO South Elizabeth Equipment, FeedS Hopkil s, Hornet, ~1ichigan. 110 I, Lamnng, 1IlChlgan. (l2-3t-25b) Street, Bellevue, Eaton county, Mich. faith in th d mocratic method. ly worked out. Ray ond Eilola, Pelkie. out cultural pruning practices Association of Big Rapids, Mich- (9-10t-22p) How do you rate as a member o Th meetings start and D p 4-H Club, Mrs. Florence usually will only produce 30-35 igan has been affiliated 'with their percent of merchantable trees, association. ing, HERD I 6, young OF OVER. ·SEYS. cattle. Also 19 milk- good LO .FOR SALE: spiles in good condition. 400 Sap Athens pails and Youth. I M CORi.\1!CK two single unit milk- (2-2t-59p) stop on time. Council, Athens, Mich lga n. G. I. irig machine. Stainless steel pails. of your Community Farm Bureau Tayor, Route 2, Edmore. whereas trees that are pruned acre farm in ::'\fason county. Milo Tomlinson, Sec'y, Phon PArkway Complete with pipe for fourteen stan- group? This is important because I o Programs are balanced, and shaped produced 90-95 per- Buy Farm Bureau Insurance Colburn. Free Soil, ~Iichigan. I (2-1 t-20p) 9-27;)1. (2-2t-19b:\I) chions. In very good condition. Price some time for education, n in the Sun 4-H Club, Eva $200. "'IV. H. Probst, •.Torthpol"t, Mich- of 0 'I' beli f in a d mocratic or- igan. Telephone 4362. (2-3t-2&p) entertainment and recrea- PL ffer, Route I, Traverse City. FGRhBIl.ED YOI1KSHIRIil bred WANT TO BUY ganization and its effectivene . tion. EDITORIAL gilts for kale at .;80 to $90. Bred to b The Treckers say if we are to ff ctiv in a democracy, we should be aware of the following, o The members of the group stick to the agenda and I GOLD STAR AWARD December Res rv' Champion at Michigan 1!J56. Also boars individuals State Boar at Boar Show Untvefsttv $60 to of exceptional fall of 75. Excellent bloodltnes, AXYTHI~G for Antique condition, from Albums Shop. Send and price. Also, antiques sale. State wants . .:\[ember of Saginaw to Zither description, :r~nEE 5-SECTI~Y~ ~'1llhon $ He~ i.Start111g Broo~ers, for I hk~ ne;w COndlf!on., ~au~ Mar tin, 1020 I !Dne I,oad, Ene, Miohig'a n. HAWKI:S P~lone 111 Blaqu e Knirk & Sons, Quincy, .\Iichi- Farm Bureau. Richard Bosqu e t, 33F14. (2-lt-21p) which is quoted from their book transact business with dis- Ealon Couniy, North Windsor gan. Phone :.\lelrose 9-3276. (2-lt--l1p) Bridgeport R-1, :',[ichigan. (2-1t-nc) DE LAVAL :\r.AGXETIC ::.\[ILKER. "H w to Work with Groups": patch. Community Farm Bureau, Har- FARM MACHINERY U::;~d very H.ttle. Two Stainless Steel "The citizens of a. democracy o Ther is a full di cu sion riet R. Baker, sec'y. ABERDJ<1E. T A. 'crs years old. Registered. BrLL. Sire, Alex 2 of Units. Sol'u tio n $150.00. Don Stevenson, Rack. Less Coral. Michi- motor, of vital points of business. Mecosta County, Pleasant View Fall' L a. Dam, lIermel :'Iriss Black. OLIYER CLETRAC A-B-6- :\lode] mu: t b \ informed; they mus b 9 grad cows, 6 heifers, two due soon. 1948. Excellent ondition. Almost new gan. Phone 194-F15 Howard City. avid and ontinuous seeker af- o The pr siding officer ke p Community Farm Bureau, Dor- Bang's tested. Good offer on entire tracks. Recently overhauled. New (2-lt-25p) the meetinz in focus and othy Emmons, sec'y. h rd. "'IV. O. L ist,.Iilford H-1, :\Iich- clutch, Continental .Iotor. George ter th facts. Th y must xpr s ig'a n. Phone :;\fU 47063. (2-lt-nc) Sage, Gobles, l\Tichig-an. (2-2t-25p) FOR SALE-:\lodel B 1948' John themselves, that is, be willing to moving. I HEGISTFJRED Am;;RDE:I£~ AXe:- Deere tractor tor and power-trol with power lift cultiva- 2 bottom 14" Deere make their views kno n, to o Did anything happen at the SILVER STAR AWARD es ows and heifers, open and bred, CO:\IBL -E 12 ft. cut. 1936 International Self-propeUed, pick-lip 141 plow with cylinder. In very good peak up when the r need to be meeting that would cause Ingham County, Wheatfield Several nice young h I'd sire pI' spectx. bean attachments. Has done 100 acres condition. Abo, 40 registered Corrie- the members to want to at- I Community Farm Bureau, Luella Bordolter and Bordolier, breeding. grain, 100 acr s beans. \\~ill sacrifice. dale ewes. Bred for :\Iarch. Also hard. Farmer prices. Paul L. Hoffnlan, registered ram. Eradley power corn Donald :\Iorse. 11250 Dix i Highway, Gladwin, :\fichix 36, :\Torrice, xn higan. (2-lt-2 p) 71) A RES near Fremont, •.Tewaygo county. Large house, barn. ~ranary, SILOS c ickun coop. 40 ncr s s ding. OHear "\V sthrnok, Fremont n-2, Michigan . • SILOS off'rs thrr:e . Pro en fin ncing years to pay, with pI n no -~------ (2-lt-20p) down payment. FamotIs &B 01'- 116 ACRE,'. 75 acr s workland, 10 rugat d Cement Stav onstrllctlon acres timber, balanc pastur. Mo- is 25'1, stroll' l' ... sci 'ntific desig-n d rn 8-room house, 3Gx66 barn, two means big S orag- saving-.·. ho auto- t~ol sheds. brick hf'nhouse, corn crib. matic Hilo unloadt'r and bunk f eder Fm,t class land. 50 bushels wh at This should afford considerable encouragement for fa..o.:t, effici nt, "\\l1~T wait low whf'n f'ost you can stock per a l' . 175 crat H of corn. Am re- tirin~. Price $20,000. Terms. Herbert The 'ather's bad, the road are \vor e, and it' jn t about all 011 to our farm family mem ership. We have struggled Butterfi ld. 6469 Jon('s road North plan. :\Trlte to- Branch. nch. (i-2t-41p) end to g t out to the barn, n1uch Ie... into to\ n. long and hard to prevent the leveling of individual But in ~pite of the snow, you are not cut off. our telephone i farmer opportunity into the strait"jacket of a per... '- ill on th ~job, makin it pO' ible for you to do many thing \vithout manent government"controlled agriculture. The 1 a 'ing the hOll e. It run: errand: f r you, helps you make or change family farm would have a bleak future under a n' lan,,, and it k eps you in contact vith your famil' and friend socialistic "equal shares" environment of that kind. h r th T'l' mile~ a\\"ay or ju~t a little way down the ,-no\\'- d r ad. The voluntary enlistment of more than 1,500,,, to no\ that no matter ho\v bad the weath T I' L', you're 000 farm families make the American Farm Bu.. 'TRA WBEH.RY PLA. 'T, . twice for R d Stele and v·th a tel one in th hou, . reau Federation the strongest power in the nation grown on fumi at d ound th t ha· There would be a great deal not gro ~ 'trawb rries for 25 years. less wrong-doing if people had to in safeguarding and perpetuating the family typ Prices 1<'.O.B. Sodus, • [lchiga.n: PRE- pay for it in advance. l\IIER ': 100- 1.50, 1,000- 10.00. ROB- II h e ompany fann and uBuilding t r America with Oppor .. L "'SO.•.T: 100-- 1.25, 1,000-· 8.00. E •.l~ PIRE: 100-$1.75, 1,000-$12.00. RltD Success sometimes comes to the man who has the ability to tunities For All. H JU 'E: on Taylor. 100- 1.50, 1,000-$10.00. Sodu.. ichigan. Milt- (2-3t-50p) use other people's brainS. • e. -Eas en a eglon zg t ow In and Upper Peninsula Region. Feb. 27-Southeast Region. Feb. 28-Thumb Region. Mar. 12-Central Region. Farm ureau, • • District P .X. (Policy Execution Meetings). Legislative Commit- tees will be brought up to date on JERRY CORDREY American Farm Bureau Federa- Coordinator, Organization Department of MFB tion policies as adopted at the National Convention in Decem- Members ip in State office stands at 65,191. This is ber. These meetings will be 93% of our goal of 70,242 for 1957. We have 4,802 staffed by the District Director. Dates for these are as follows, new members. by Membership Districts: We are 1,663 members ahead of where we were Disfrict a year ago on this date. I-Feb. ll-evening. 2-Feb. 4-afternoon. Four counties have surpassed goal. These counties 3-Feb. 4-afternoon. 3-Feb. 5-afternoon. One out of very four lu are Manistee, Gladwin, Cheboygan, Montmorency. 4-Feb. 4-afternoon. Cross ho pital admis ions ar 0 5-Feb. 7-evening. youngsters co r d und r familv Michigan is leading so far in the American Farm Bu- 6-Feb. 7-evening. contract , a Michigan Blue Cro s- reau Federation and can be the first state in the nation 7-Feb. 4-afternoon. Blue Shield sur ey rev also 8-Feb. 11-evening. During 1955 children under 19 over goal. 9--Feb. 8-evening. accounted for 121,000 admission 10-Feb. 13-afternoon. more than 13,000,000 worth Winners in the contest for highest percentage of goal Details of these meetings can hospital car in Mi higan. by January 15th were: 1st-Cheboygan 107 %; 2nd- be obtained from your Regional Manistee 104.9 ro; 3rd-Montmorency 104.5 ro. Representative. Biggest singl r ason for hospi- 1'0 soft n to p An "All Star Team" is to be selected this year. It Public Relations training meet- ings will be held in several re- l~ 'arm H urea u Mutual's CHELLIS HALL of Mason, Ingham county (left), admires the new Fire Safety Award tal care was r moval of tonsils pital ca and adenoi . There were 36,526 I such cases r quiring more than will consist of the first 11 counties over goal. Pictures gions during February and March $2,000,000in hospital care. K.!Seclr4Ch of the Roll Call managers from these counties will appear to train county leaders for meet- ing with urban service clubs to F:re-Saif.ety Awards I; Plaque being placed on his barn by Francis Bust, fire safe- ty engineer for Farm Bureau The surv y show d th sta was short-usually over 1% days-and just a shade the a erag in the Michigan Farm News as soon as 1.1 counties qual- discuss the farm situation. Mutual Insurance Company. One-third of all farm properties+'-,-------------:-- The new Safety Plaque Is part cost about 58 a cas . ify. First county over goal is captain of the team, so . County Presidents Conference. have fire hazards which can be chlIDr:eys Iisteo ameng the, in- of a fire safety program recent- Second maj or r ason for hos- The second County Presidents corrected readily. spections. Alt?gether! corrections pitalization of youngsters was job at the Univ .. ity is to r Manistee wins this honor. Coach for the "All Stars" Conference will be held on Feb- were needed in 325 instances, or ly undertaken by the Fire Divi- digestive and genito-u mary ail- I b tt r ari ti s of ruary 19 and 20, at the Gull Lake The most common hazards in one-third of the examinations. sion of Farm Bureau Mutual. will be Regional Representative from the first region Biological Station. It will start found are improper wiring, Mr. Bust reported that his in- ments. They accounted for 19,325 stat '~ No.1 a r i over goal. at 10:00 a.m. Information on pres- fixtures and fuses. spection activities were well re- ent programs and discussion of These conclusions 11l8.vebeen ceived by the farmers he visited. beneficial. It will help our policy- Seven places are still open on the team. Why not future plans will highlight the developed as the result of 964 They were glad to have sugges- holders to avoid the suffering have your county on? meeting. personal inspections of farm and tions in planning improved safe- and inconvenience that are the residential properties by Francis guards against fires. direct result of fires, and it will A list of county standings can be found elsewhere District Petroleum meetings Bust, fire safety engineer for the James Rathbun, assistant man- contribute to maintenance of the ("Power Farming with Farm Bu- F B M t I I in the paper. arm ureau . u ?a nsurance ager for Farm Bureau Mutual's low rates that are among the reau") will be held during Feb- Com,pany of Michigan. H,e .was F'ire Dl'V!'SI'On,said, "We know present advantages to policy- ruary. This will be an excellent h f th 1956 M h Other membership awards for 1957 are: opportunity to learn about the c. airman 0 . e IC igan that this program of safety meas- holders." +------------ petroleum program as well as to FIre Prevention Week. ures will mean the averting of Mr. Rathbun emphasized that 1. Three trophies for highest penses. . enjoy an entertaining program, Mr. Bust made a report on his many destructive fires through Farm Bureau members are urged maintenance of 1956 membership Many counties have opportuni- Dates for these meetings are: . inspections as Farm Bureau Mu- the years. to take note of farms displaying as tabulated August 15, 1957. ty to win one of the above , tual launched its program to pre- "The program will be doubly the new Safety Award Plaque in 2. An award of utility) value for all counties over goal August light are: honors. Other activities in the spot- Feb. 5-Northeast ~~6~~h~~R~~~ Feb. 7-District 7. Region. e~1~7~fu~~ardp~@~ to all insured farms meeting ==~==============~========~ 15, 1957. Feb. ll-District 4. established fire safety standards. 3. Two t·rips to0 Ameri F RegioDJlI Legislative Seminars. Feb. 12-District 1. Feb. 13-District 2. The first plaque was placed on the fann of Mr. Chellis Hall near otice of nnua ee-ng erican annat,Legislative Co,m,mittees, from Bureau Federation convention Feb. 26-District 3. Mason. Chicago next December for each each county VISIt Lansing, are FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE CO. of the 11 Districts, brought up to date on current Feb. 27-District 6. Awarding of the new Fire legislative affairs by Stanley Feb. 28-District 8. Safety Award plaques to policy- These will be granted to the Powell, D'an Reed, and C. L. March I-District 5. holders will be undertaken as The annual meeting of the stockholders of Farm Bureau two counties in each District on Brody. They have lunch with rapidly as the necessary inspec- Life Insurance Company of Michigan a corporation, will l the following basis: One trip to Representatives and Senators Young Farmer Trainee Pro. tions can be completed. The be held at its office, 4000 North Grand River Avenue, the county that attains the high- from their respective District and gram. Five of the 19 Farmer plaque will be prominently dis- Lansing, Michigan, on Tuesday, February, 26, 1957, begin- est per cent over goal August 15, visit the Legislature in the after- Trainees for 1957 were placed on played on one of the buildings farms in Michigan on January on each farm found to be free ning at 1:30 p.m, for the following purposes: 1957. One trip to the county that noon. 'Dates for this year are: has the most members over goal Feb. 6-Southwest Region. 25. The rest will arrive on Feb- from abnormal fire hazards. I-To receive reports from officers and management. August 15, 1957. . ruary 9. One of these boys may Feb. 7-Northeast Region. be in your county. Most eommon of all hazards, This award consists of trans- Feb. 12-Northwest Region. 2-To elect directors. Blue Cross reopening instruc- Mr. Bust said is improper fusing. portation plus $50 towards ex- Feb. 13-West Central Region. tion meetings are now being held There were 113 cases of this 3-To consider such other maiters as may properly and will continue through Feb- hazard in 964 inspections. Faul- come before the meeting. ruary. ty wiring came next on the list, Too, Can Earn Enrollment will be dUJing with 63 cases, and impro er fix- March. Contact your Blue Ot'oss tures accounted for 15 reports. Secretary or County Secre for further information. There were also 46 defective February 1, 1957 Lansing, Michigan pie frup Money Regional Representatives are: 1. Spending all available time helping counties reorganize memo I G SAP BAG bership drive to finish the job quickly. Have you done your part? 2. Attending or will attend the SOULE'S KING following meetings in February: District Women's Advisory EVAPO ATOR Counsels. Region Liaison Committee. County Board meetings. Legislative Seminars. a District P.X. Meetings. Public relations meetings. County Office Managers Con- NEW IMPROVED Construction, heavy gauge plastic material ! ference, February 14 and 15. County Presidents Conference, manufactured expressly for February 19 and 20. Now installed on all size KINGS District Petroleum Meetings. I is a special 3" diameter dial thermometer, including extra fit- Blue Cross Reopening Meet- ings. NEW RUGGED plastic tings in back pan for convenient checking of boiling point of sap. U's a busy time in Farm Bu- supporting disc This feature coupled with the EXCLUSIVE KING Double reau as you can see. Are you • Cost 30% less than bucket •• helping to carry some of the • Over 20% more sap per tree. Action Automatic Sap Regulator makes it easy to draw an almost load in your county? Remember Warmth of sunlight and sheltered tap holes make sap run earlier and later. continuous stream of standard your organization can only do weight syrup, thus eliminating those things on which you are • Sunny days, even below freez- ing, are good sap days with the need for extra costly gadgets now being offered. ' willing to help. . I KING SAP BAGS. • Cleaner, sweeter, sun steri- Ask your neighbor to join to- lized, high quality sap means day! more money for you. • Bags can be hung out and picked up 3 times faster than You __ 1 pay t buckets• •. The cover is part of the KING , SAP BAG, so, no cover to buy. • TRANSPARENT, easy to see lap Ievel, saves time and steps. Double Action Automati. Sap Regulator ar • Does not blow off tree, keyhole REMEMBER: If you want the .10t in disc locks bag to spout. • Easy to pour, wash and store. o BIG CAPACITY - 13 qt•• simplest, most efficient, econom- ical Sap Extractor, check with us BEFORE you buy. For NOW Spring Planting art me taxes expand. to 15 qts, when full. al always KING gives you the • Seams won't burst, Itrone pli- greatCit VALUE. Write For De- Is Closer Tha '. able material expand•• tail•• • Used for ycara without detetl- oration. • These advantages will pay for II.' PortablePower You Think! Do .t ._.., .... ~...,.T' .9 ad tak on -fo e- __ • During World War II, Congress levied, pedal taxes on the passenger fares and the freight charges paid to railroads and other forms of public for-hire transpor ta- ,our KING SAP BAGS in • .hort time. • KINO SAP BAGS .om. packed 100 to carton. ,',:,l' T EE TAPPEI It just isn't too soon for you to place your seed order. Your a busine man, r. Farm T. you'll 'ant th an wer to thi : . ienti fically tiona One reason for these special taxes wa to dis- courage the use of these transportation wartime. f'acllitl 8 in Farm Bureau Seed Dealer "Will the new Toads ... to be built under the 79'56 Hi{!,hway Act con tructed! Tap 'he Flrll has ample stocks of the seeds 'REI- WITH !ACH 100 lAGS Run 01 Sap ••• give YOlt the most fOT yOUT tax dollar?' Economy, comfort and The war ended more than ten years ago b It the. e listed below plus othen. See afety are built-in to last taxes go on - and on. They still add an xtra 10 pre nt - on. Itorage rack for 100 him nowl They will ••• if the are phalt-con tructed! ... with durable Asphalt "., and on. complet. repal, San barrel. of Int ruB .p to the pa senger fares you pay, and they add a per cent • Bag. are easy to r.palr ••• by futer, more unifonn tappine. 'With phalt con truction you get low first cost. Reduced "Mortgag " onstruetion, Built-in to to the freight charges on everything that move by It al you would an Innertube. Tapper paY' for itle1f in one aeaaon even in emall .ugar bulb. • Farm Bureau Alfalfa on future taxe . For phalt pavement provide minimum- . ave ou tax dollar . public carriers such as railroads. 'ric If 1 fo 99 Bags, 84¢ each Equipped with .peed reducer ••• and brulh for washing luaarinc • Farm Bureau Clover maintenance. And when future load and traffic olume increas ••• you ju t add more width or another phalt cour e. The reason for these "temporary" wa ·time ta . van- 100-299, 8J¢ each SOO up, 79¢ each equipmeDt. Now hal full J hp motor ••• 2"" bore, 1Y2" make, • Farm Bureau Brom Modern A phalt road are engin ered from th er und up to give ished long ago. But they are still discouraging the ur ' S only SOULE forged .teet connecting rod. • Farm Bureau Timothy Tu,gged wear •.. for generations. mooth-riding, quiet •.. the of our public transportation systems. And by 0 doi g, these taxes are weakening our public carrier - ntir 1 Hookless Spou Deed1e beariDp for lone_ life and trouble-free lOIViee. Leak • Micb. Cert. Seed Grains reduce dri ing fatigue. H lp prolong the life of your equipment. to peacetime commerce and vital to national d f n . proof la. cap. Get your abare of extra profita ••• order a KING • Mich. Cert. Seed Com Glare ab orbing ... they're a y on the eye. kid T • tant ... they help you dri e afely. In winter, nov and ice melt quic er, These discriminatory and burden om tax ho ld Portable Tree Tapper NOWIBig labor aver. Hal many other ••••• arouDd farm. om, $134.75 • Kingsc:rost ~ Corn the way ahead i clear, fa ter. And sphalt urface are not harmed by de-i ing chemical , either! be repealed - now! ., •••••••• AI ••••• v••.••• Choose pavement wi ely. end for th new booklet ASSO I TIO 0 "••• From the Gr und r-" Buy from Your Au horlzed Dealer ugar ush Supplies Company TO The .\ 'PH ei] Hp~ P, CO)\Imh" 15,O)1l0 W~SH'NGTON, D. C. Box 1107 I We t n w t. Fum Inc. Lnin 4, chla • ------..-..e..-..--. o C--- l gan arm rea eluding legislation rooking to im- ity Groups participating included: laws, and commended the driver reau Institute. The women re- proved quality of marketed com- cently sponsored a Victory Din- Mason county-Lincoln River, rs, red ost r, Chairman, training programs being conduct- modities. He wants research by Amber, Sauble River, CBS, St. il B-3 ed in the high schools. Mrs. Sny- ner for the Farm Bureau Young Michigan State University into People and their sponsors. The Mary's Lake, Riv rton, E. and R., der, safety chairman, and Mrs. land use, and legislation establish- Summit-Pere Marquette. Berri n County Women's Com- Rolfe, legislative chairman, re- evening was spent playing games ing water rights and water man .. mittee meeting for December was ported on their responsibility. and dancing. The party was a agement. Muskegon county - Casnovia, held at the Youth Memorial huge success. We decided to all Building December 19 with 31 I trlct learn the Farm Bureau Creed Ravenna, Holton, Holton Progres- Other Community Farm Bu- sive, Cedar Creek, MRC, White women pr sent. A report on the and recite it at the next meeting. reaus placing among winners in River-Montague. Mrs. John C. Watling, plastic dish sale was made. This the Farm-to-Prosper Contest Bath B-1 Presque Isle County Women's has be n very successful. An ac- were North Chester, fourth in Newaygo county - County knowledgment for the gift of $10 Committee met at the Hawks Ottawa county; Dayton Progres- Line, Rural-Urban Sherman. Farm Bureau Com mit tee Township Hall. The meeting for the retarded children of the Women of District 5 have been sive, foruth in Newaygo county, f Nil s School was read. places were scheduled for the and Dayton Farm Bureau, fifth in 'Oceana county - New Era, busy planning the coming year's The January program will be work and appointing committees coming year. A "Care" package Newaygo; West Grant second in Golden, Benona, Newfield, Ran- a panel on education. was sent out. Thirty-five women Oceana. sacker, Shelby Young Adults, to carry out the program. were present. Plans were being Mrs. John Walter urged every Other Farm Bureau Commun- Lakeshore, Claybanks. lady to read the article on educa- Clinton. County Farm Bureau made for the year's program. The next meeting will be at Moltke. Ottawa county Patchin, tion published in the U. S. News Women held their first meeting and World Report magazine. in 1957 with 31 groups represent- Our Christmas party was en- ed and several guests. Roll call CIO Proposes Gitchel, Tuttle. A total of 101 Farm Bureaus, [oyed by all and a special word was answered by a Christmas ex- of thanks was given to the com- perience. Devotions dealt with mitt . Mrs. Walter Wellington, the true meaning of the greet- Oceana Group Changes in Granges, school groups, and inde- pendent organizations partici- pated in this 17th annual contest. Mrs. Mabel Koebel, Mrs. Eugene ing "A Happy New Year" and the County prizes consist of five Waldenmaier, and Mrs. Robert challenges of each new day. $53 Knuth. from 7 groups and $20 in pledges Wins in Farm Election Laws prizes carrying cash awards of $50, $30, $20, $15, and $10, and for the school fund for mentally framed certificates. The Sweep- C s County Farm Bureau retarded children were received. Women' Committee met at the Delegates to the State Health home of Mrs. Chester Ball Janu- Conference in January were ap- To Prosper In setting out its plans fer stakes winner receives an ad- changes in Michigan election ditional $100 and f- Michigan laws, the CIO lists the following State flag which is kept until won ary 8. The meeting called to order pointed by the chairman. A tra- Several Community Farm Bu- goals in the January 24, 1957 is- by another organization. by Mrs. Wm. Harris. Roll Call velog by Rev. Price of St. Johns reaus won prizes in the 1956West sue of the Michigan CIO News: Winner in 1956 was Ashland was given by each lady giving a on a recent trip to Jamaica, Haiti Michigan Farm-to-Prosper Con- 1. Michigan CIO will continue (Grange, Newaygo county. Busi- new y ar' r solution. and the Virgin Islands was great- test. to work to obtain reapportion- ness organizations provide the Mrs. Earl Shearer was appoint- ly enjoyed. Crystal Lake Community Farm ment of both our congressional prize money. d as the representative to the ---------------1- MRS. WARD M. GILLILAND Community Farm Bureau as first Bureau placed first in Oceana districts and the legislature so The Michigan Farm Bureau was Cass County Center Building As- Ealon County Women hold Bureau members In Sanilac coun- place winner In Oceana county county. that representation may be based represented by Dan Reed, associ- of Hart receives from Governor sociation which met on January monthly evening meetings at the ty. Also that District 6 won first Williams the Certificate of Award in the 1956 West Michigan Farm- on people. ate legislative counsel. 21st at th County Court House. County Farm Bureau office at place for attentance at the annual and $50 in cash for Crystal Lake to- Prosper Contest. The contest is a community The As ociation will serve a din- Charlotte. 25 people were present Farm Bureau Worn n's meeting in activities project carried on fl- 2. Lower the voting age to 18. ner to the Soil Conservation from 19 groups at the January Lansing. Our women were very gracious garian relief. mong rural community organiz- 3. Time off, with pay, to vote. NE\'I Printed Pattern meeting. meeting. Citizenship is the pro- Sanilac County Women are col- in donating $50 to send a 4-H The program for the coming ations for advancement of rural 4. Simpler methods of reg- Mrs. Lee Bakeman and Mrs. gram theme this year. lecting articles of clothing, picture Club achievement booth winner to year was submitted to the group community life in Western Mich- istration. Easier to cu~ Chester Ball reported on the com- Delegates will attend the Safe- the 4-H Congress at Chicago. for approval. The February igan. 5. Consolidation of elections '. Sew and fit \ ty Council meeting in March and books, crayons and other things ing y ar's program. Reservations for the St. Mary's the Rural Health Conference in for the Retarded Children at La- Mrs. Edward Golding is chair- meeting will be with Mrs. War- Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, so that there are not more than peer Children's Horne. man of Tuscola County Women's ren Spragg. A report will be given Oceana, and Ottawa counties one primary and one other elec- Camp on March 5th-8th must be January at Michigan State Uni- Committee. She has an enthusiastic on the Hoover Commission Re- rural groups take part. tion a yeas, They are also having two more mad with Mr . Charles Knapp, versity. R-2, Marshall by March 1st. The Our guest speaker from the tables constructed for the Sanilac group of women to help her. This is true in all of the county port. Winners in the 1956 contest 6. An adequate number of competent, trained, bi-partisan I next meeting will be February 5 County Civil Defense office, said County Farm Bureau Building. Montmorency County Women's were announced at the annual committees in the Thumb district. at the home of Mrs. Lee Bake- "Civil Defense is being able to We have carried on all state Committee met at the home of "Round-Up" December 27 at poll workers. take care of oneself and to help projects as well as raising money There is much to be done. 7. Establishment of bi-par- man. Mrs. Fanny Secrest. Names were Muskegon Senior High School others. Civil Defense is everyday to help furnish the new building. tisanship on all election boards. Kalamazoo County Farm Bu- help in any disaster." Mrs. Elias Williamson of Car- District 9 drawn for hostess for the com- auditorium and cafeteria. ing year. Guest . speaker Mrs. 8. We support the election of The Governor traditionally be- reau Women's Committee met The treasurer's report shows a sonville is chairman. She is as- Mrs. Oliver Tompkins. Chairman Ruth Rice told of the history of stows the awards on winning or- the president of the United States January 7 at the horne of Mrs. wonderful bank balance from sisted by a wonderful group of Traverse City R-l Atlanta. Civil Defense will be ganizations. On this occasion and the vice president by direct Corbus. Louise Smith read the their Fair Booth earnings. Farm Bureau Women who give discussed at the meeting in Feb- Governor Williams outlined his popular vote." program for the St. Mary's Camp. their time. The weatherman says its "4 0 ruary. The deadline for filing peti- Genesee Farm Bureau Women agricultural legislative program Members were asked to attend below at the airport." A good day tions to place proposed constitu- the Rural Health meeting on Jan- meet at members' homes or places St. Clair County Farm Bureau to catch up on our mail. Ogemaw County Farm Bureau for the current session. tional amendments on the April, uary 16, 17, or 18th. The next designated by a hostess group. Women have met every month New York State reports 55 be- met at the horne of Mrs. Minnie Governor Williams said he 1957 ballot has passed. No effort meeting will b held in School- Counties have different ways of and carried on all the state low in some places. Clemens. Mrs. Enid Kenyon gave seeks further promotion for mar- to reapportion the Michigan Sen- craft at the Methodist Church earning funds. Genesee has a proj ects as well as carrying on The most cherry trees will a report on the State Farm Bu- keting of farm commodities, in- ate can be made until next year. on February 4th. special box for a birthday fund t eir project for helping retarded stand is 30 below zero. Northwest -------------------~ The program committee will to which each member contri- children. farmers are beginning to wonder work out a printed program for butes 1 penny per year when her the corning year. Our secretary birthday month comes. to send a letter to each absent This year when the appeal for A contribution in December was gi en to the local Association for Retarded Children for purchase of if there will be a short crop next summer. The Cherry Producers Market- The Home Flower Garden I , group representative in order to Hungarian relief was made, the gift. A sled was given to the ing Cooperative is a hot issue SOWI INDOORS create new interest and increase women voted to open their birth- Chil ren's Home in Port Huron around here. One thing for sure, I H.L.R. CHAPMAN +__ ;-:- ~----------~--_---e:..---'----, the perc ntage of attendance. day fund and found $17.50. Five whe e many children are Iivmg. if we don't hang together, we' e quic ly without taking the soil strong, " Horticulturist Duane Smith, a state trooper dollars each, for food packages going to hang separately. dow I to block the drainage hole. The day tim e temperature for the Michigan State Police at and drugs were voted to the Hun- S . Clair County Women had a A greenhouse is the ideal place If flats are used, omit the broken should be not more than 70 de- the Wayland post, spoke on garian relief. The remaining $7.50 ca at Lake Huron last fall and Benzie County Women's Com- in which to start seeds at this pieces of flower pots. mittee seems to be international- . grees. If the temperature be- "Safety on the Highways." He was used to give cigars and co sidered it a very pleasant ex- ly minded. They have been hav- time of year, but if you do not comes too high the plants will stressed the seven most unheeded candy to people .at the County p ience. It will rotate to Lapeer have one it will-fbe necessary to Next. fill the container to the grow tall and weak, which always Farm at Thanksgiving time. They county this fall. Lapeer county ing interesting lectures and pic- handle the seeds in the home. top with the treated soil mixture. should be avoided. decided to continue the project tures on Mexico, Alaska, and women will be hostess. Europe. Gardeners have been success- If the container is a flower pot or FARM BUR A for another year. Mrs. George Meharg of Yale is ful in raising young plants in the seed pan grip it with both hands Seed Sowing Dates Guest speaker was Pete March, sun porch or in some warm, well and press the soil down firmly insurance salesman for Genesee hairman of St. Clair County Kalkaska County Women's February I-IS: Delphinium, arden eed Farm Bureau who won a trip for himself and wife to Miami in the insurance sales contest. Women. Tuscola County Farm Bureau Women are active in Farm Bureau Committee had an informative program on Civil Defense, also films on "Tornado and Times of lighted window of the home with the thumbs until it is one where the young plants can be inch from the protected from drafts and the di- soil and -it is ready to receive the top. Then seeds. If a flat is used as a con- ding). level the snapdragon, pet u n i a (double), lobelia (annual), begonia (bed- Your Farm Bureau seed Disaster." I appreciated the invi- rect rays of the sun. and charitable work. tainer a flat piece of wood will be The delphinium, though a per- dealer can make 168 leading Ingham County Farm Bureau tation and wish I could have been varieties of Farm Bureau Women met at the Veterans of They contribute towards the there. Many of the troubles that af- necessary to firm and level the ennial will produce blooms in July of the same year if seeds are 931716~ support of a Korean boy and re- Missaukee County Women's fect young plants come from the soil. A printed pal-tern in a wonder- vegetable and flower seeds Foreign Wars home in Eaton sown at this time. fully becoming style for the lar- ceived a nice greeting from him Committee met January 8 with soil, so much so, that it is advis- available to you. Rapids for luncheon and business A frequent mistake made is the ger woman (in sizes 36 to 52)-to meeting in November. at Christmas time. a 56% attendance. Mrs. Cole, edi- able to sterilize the soil before Week of February 24: Agera- Loo over this list of beans. As a Christmas project funds The tuberculosis association re- tor of the Missaukee Republican, sowing the seeds. There are sev- sowing of seeds too thickly. That tum, coleus, gaillardia, petunia, slim inches from your figure! ceived a $10 check from us. An- eral methods of sterilizing small causes the seedlings to become Ideal for a cotton gingham in corn. and peas recommended were given to the County Re- spoke on what makes a good weak and open to attack by dis- phlox (annual), platycodon (bal- other $10 was sent to "Save the newspaper. quantities of soil. loon flower), verbena (garden colorful check or plaid. for general use and for habilitation Center for foam rubber cushions for chairs. Com- Children Federation." A simple method is to fill a ease. Sow the seeds evenly and verbena), and vinca rosea, Pattern 9317: Women's sizes freezing. At our Christmas program Wexford County. Mrs. Dohms not flat with the soil and then thor- the soil. too thickly on the surface of munity Farm Bureau groups The March article in this col- 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52. were invited to help in this pro- games were played, gifts were said they are all set for the Ad- oughly drench it with boiling umn will contain information on h Bea ject if they Wished. About 30 at- exchanged. visory Council meeting at her water. Moist heat is considered If the seeds are other than the transplanting the seedlings. We Size 36 takes 4% yards 35-inch house February 27th. Wexford fabric. Stringless Green Pod tended th Christmas party at the We are meeting a little earlier more effective than dry heat in dust-like type they should be shall describe the coldframe, its Top Crop for coffee or milk to make the County Farm Bureau was grati- destroying injurious organisms. gently pressed into the soil by construction, and its value in the County Farm Bureau office in I mproved Golden Wax December. meetings vel' y informal and fied at the interest shown at the using the bottom of a four inch garden. Pencl! Pod Wax (This friendly. Roll Call kick-off dinner. Peter The boiling water method is flower pot. For flats use a flat In planning the 1957 year's variety not recom- Sikkema of the Michigan Farm suggested in preference to the piece of wood. The seeds should program, 3 tours were decided Bureau staff said farmers are mended for freezing) So Pretty! generally recommended practice now be covered very lightly by on: (1) A visit to the State L gis- strong in public and business af- of placing a one inch layer of soil sifting soil through a sieve made lature, (2) the County Court o n House to learn more about coun- fairs through their Farm Bureau. in a baking pan and baking it in of window screen. A change of Kentucky Wonder ty government and (3) to the the oven at a temperature of 200 Next, water thoroughly but Northwest Michigan Women's a B n WJIM Country House TV Station or the School for the Blind. Committee made a contribution to the purchase of a bus for the degrees for thirty minutes. carefully by using a small water- If large quantities of sterilized ing can with a very fine nozzle or COLO Fordhook Bush Distr·ct 6 county 4-H clubs. Their thank- soil are required, then undoubt- a spray bulb. After the water has edly, the best method of steriliz- drained off place the container in in your home D;,~ Henderson Bush you letter is so nicely written I Mrs. Irene Hitchings. Chairman would like to share it with you: ing is to steam it as is done in the location where the seeds will w Corn North Street Dear Mrs. Tompkins, commercial greenhouses. It is germinate. It is advisable to stand As a member of the Bates well to remember that should the the container on a tray to prevent Golden Bantam Huron county Farm Bureau last method be used, the best re- damage from moisture. Golden Cross Bantam Women are divided into East and Merry Makers 4-H Club, I would like to thank the North- sults are attained when the soil is Tendergold West groups because of the large somewhat dry. If the seeds are small and dust- Stowell's HybrId (White) area. They alternate their meet- west Michigan Farm Bureau like. the soil on which they are ings, but meet every month. Women's Committee for thei Sterilized soil should remain at to be sown should be thoroughly part in helping to purchase the INTERIOR ACiniC LATEX They have been active in assist- least one week before it is used. watered and the seeds sown as Laxton Progress Laxtonlan ing the 4-H Club young folks at fair time, serving meals from their kitchen at cost. county 4-H coach. We have had many enjoyable trips with it this past year. I If then it is too dry, moisture soon as the water disappears from should be added. If too moist It the surface. These seeds should PAINT Thomas Laxton should be exposed to the air to not be covered with soil. B.aUTIFUL COLOR. personally was able to go to dry out. The soil must be in a The name of the plant, the Little Marvel They have the services of a e.licat. pastels or rich deeptones- county health nurse now and are Cadillac for the district contests condition to be handled before place where the seeds were ob- 36 decorator colors to choose Iroa. and East Lansing for Club r rm going to a sist the Chest X-Ray week. Thank you for making the seeds are planted. tained, and the date when the "BY TO APPLY and the Mobile Blood Units. this possible. Let me repeat here the soil seeds were sown should be writ- - roD or brush it oa. They have participated i all the mixture to be used for seed sow- ten on a small wooden label •• lap .arks, no brush ••••••• - state projects as w 11 as local projects. Sincerely, Sue Engle ing as given in this column last which should be placed in the soil month. This mixture should be: at the edge of the container. This One coat usually cov••.•• QUICK TO DRY t.o.. Many requests are made for the services of Farm Bureau women in rural areas. They ar always willing to help on any local The State Advisory Council meeting December 27-28 at Lan- sing (my first) was brimful of ideas for more effective activi- one part loam; one part leaf mold will enable you to keep records or peat moss; and one part build- of your plants. er's sand. This is thoroughly mix- Place a piece of glass on top of ed and sifted through a quarter of the seed pan or flat. This will .0- dries ill lust one FUSS-NO MUS. - dean brushes 01' roll••. quickly ••• easil, wi ••• ordinary tap ••••• project that will b tter rural ties for Farm Bureau women. I an inch sieve. living. know the programs are going to prevent too rapid evaporation and COY.RS ANY BURPAC. Mrs. Bruce Crumback of Bad be helpful. To proceed with the sowing of aid in keeping a uniform con- _ waJlbOClrd,ploster, wa~ Axe and Mrs. Edward 0 schger of the seeds indoors: Containers dition of soil moisture. lust about •• , turf ••• F OWE Bay Port are co-chairmen of D stri t 10·E must be chosen. They may be four Mo t seeds germinate more aCRUBBABL. Huron County Farm Bureau inch or five inch flower pots (if readily in the absence of light. To - wasta • again and ogai ••••••••• a TABLES Women. Daughter looks so pretty in this Mrs. Vernon Kingsbury. Chm. Alpena R-I new clay pots are used they ,imitate this condition place a ••••••• its ••••"t-lib Inw.. adorable pinafore! Her favorite should be soaked for ten minutes piece of newspaper over the glass .0 PAINTY ODOR U ER ICES, INC. Sanilac County Farm Bureau whirly skirt-saucy bow ties- Alpena County Women's Com- in water and dried before using). and allow to remain until after - ••••• during or after CIp,IicaIIoa, Oep't 2 Women will have their annual even a "ballet slipper" pocket of mittee met at the home of Mrs. The containers may be six inch germination takes place. o 0, ansing, Mich. dinner February 1 at the Farm colorful embroidery! Adelore Rouleau in January. seed or bulb pans, or they may be When green color appears in aod it's economical nd free atalog. Bureau Building at Sandusky. shallow boxes (flats). the young seedlings air must be Pattern 7055: Child's sizes 2,- Twenty-three groups were repre- See Your Mrs. llyn Gordon has been 4,6, 8, 10. Tissue pattern, em- sented. Thank you notes were Whichever container is used, it admitted gradually, a little more appointed 'chairman for the bake broidery tran fer. State size. read from three shut-ins whom must have holes in the bottom. If each day until the glass can be FARM BUREAU sale and bazaar to be held then. the WOmenhad remembered with flower pots or seed pans are used taken away. Fresh air without PAINT DEALER The dinn l' 'ill be serv d by Send 25 cents in coins for each a Xmas gift. Reports were given broken pieces of old flower pots chilling is of great importance. the Amadore and Applegate patt rn to Michigan Farm News, by the Safety and Legislative should be placed over the holes, If watering is neces ary do it in Send 35 cents in oins for each groups. Roll call r sponse will 263, [cedlecraft Service, P. O. chairman. Plans were made to and 0 er thi hali inch layer of the morning rather than late in pnttern to Michigan Farm NewS, b item ab ut br hai Lineol 1 2, Old Chelsea Station, serve dinner for the Petroleum s hagnum rno or clean rumpl- tl dav. P. . ox 42 Old Chelsea Station, and r shin ton. 01 k, Add five cents o-op D y Feb. 5 at Long Rap- ed lea e should be placed. ive the s dlings a much ork 11, N. . Add five Th vom for ach att '11 for fir t class ids Hall. The 1 . will give t e T' i to In ertain that ht as p'os' le, but not direct ts for eacl pattern for fir t 11 r matlin . n1't~f'PIM~" of th in 0 H 1 0 LO'l't1"l'l'f"fh!t til th 1 t INFO IAL SECURITY arm ureau Ogemaw • n Upper More Farmers Are Leader Dies ay Deliver Peninsula Becoming Eligible III Accident Harry Lickfeld, 37, of Prescott, Produce in a .~-------------- DAN E. REED .1------------- WESLEY S. HAWLEY W. SCOTT HAMLIN died and his wife, Dorothy, was Cc-crdinator For U. P. check? Well, that depends upon Associate Legislative Counsel plate at c.onsiderable added cost. Manager, Lansing District the work loads in the Michigan seriously injured when their car Farm Bureau in the Upper collided with a truck in a snow- Use of an auto with passenger Social Security Administration district offices. The Administr- The officer was wrong on two Peninsula is moving ahead. Chip- storm December 3l. license plates for delivery of farm counts, as was confirmed by State pewa and Baraga County Farm ation has hired new employees Editor's Note-To help Farm during the past few months in commodities by the produc l' has Bureaus are organizing for action, Mr. Lickfeld was a member Department representatives in a Bureau members understand been given an official O. K. conference with Farm Bureau: -appointing committees and pre- anticipations of heavy claim loads of the executive committee of the better the provisions of the Social in 1957. Harold L. Harvey, director of 1. The alleged offense occurred paring their work. board of directors of Ogemaw Security Act, we have invited the Good farm records and your County Farm Bureau. Mrs. Lick- the Enforcement Division of the on September 14, 1956. This was Chippewa county is setting up Lansing District Office of the cooperation in supplying needed feld is recovering at home. Michigan Department of State, more than a month after the ef- membership, community, legis- Social Security Administration to evidence will be of immense help said in a letter to the Michigan fective date of a Farm Bureau Other members of the family lative, resolutions, Blue Cross and write articles on matters of cur- in processing your claims for are two daughters of high school Farm Bureau January 17, 1957: measure, passed by the 1956 Legts- women's committees. They plan rent interest. Social Security benefits. "As long as this gentleman was lature, which legalized the use of age, Geraldine and Harriet. ill an Institute before spring if pos- If you filed your claim for delivering eggs produced on his a vehicle with a farm commercial Since Apr. I, 1956, thousands of Since the accident neighbors sible. self-employed farm operators and benefits in 1956 and your insured and Ogemaw County Farm Bu- own farm there should be no license for the transportation of Baraga county has set up leg- their workers in Michigan have status was based on your 1956 eau members have operated the reason for him to purchase com- the farm family. The law went fann income, it will necessary for mercial plates." into operation on August 11, 1956. islative, Blue Cross and women's become entitled to monthly bene- you to furnish the Social Security farm. They prepared the dairy committees. They will have more fits under the recent changes in herd for sale. 2. The use of a passenger car Administration with a copy of The problem was raised by an later. the Social Security law. to deliver eggs or other farm pro- your 1956 Form 1040 and Sche- The Ogemaw County Farm Bu- incident affecting a Newaygo Also included are the widows dule F along with your proof of duce does not require that the Training schools for Commun- reau board of directors in ex- County Farm Bureau member vehicle have a commercial license ity officers were held January 23 and minor children of many the self-employment tax payment. pressing their sympathy made who' was delivering eggs in the and 24 in Chippewa and Baraga Michigan farmers and farm work- city of Muskegon. The eggs, pro- if the use is by a farmer who counties. MFB staff members ers. In these cases, the breadwin- Storing Pa-.nt That this statement, staff member in which MFB should like to duced on his own farm, were raises his own produce. from Lansing hepled in these ner didn't live till he was 65, or being carried in a station wagon Representing the Department of profitable meetings: Don Kinsey, death overtook his plans to retire Has Been Opened join: "Members of Ogemaw County with a passenger car license. State in the conference were: Lee Mrs. Marjorie Karker and Clar- in 1957 or future years. Farm Bureau and the Michigan The Farm Bureau member was C. Richardson, director, and Frank Michigan farm families have To store surplus paints that D. Kelley, deputy director, of the ence King. These were good and Farm Bureau lost a good friend stopped by a State enforcement established their stakes in the have been opened, Michigan profitable meetings. Social Security Program, giving State University recommends and worker in Harry Lickfeld. official and told that he could not Driver and Vehicle Services Divi- Menominee county held a very them some protection against the pouring a small amount of the Few people have left more use a passenger car license when sion, and Harold L. Harvey, direc- delivering eggs. tor of the Enforcement Division. good County Institute January 30 hazards of old age and death. thinner over the unused supply friends, more wonderful memor- for seven committees. The follow- of paint. ies, and fine examples than Harry Asked whether a farm com- A man always tries to follow ing committees are at work: After January 1, 1957, many Use turpentine or painter's left in this community. mercial license would be satisfac- the straight and narrow when he membership, community, women, more farmers and workers are thinner for oil base materials. . . "Harry served as director 0f tory, the- officer said it would, but shovels snow. Blue Cross, legislative and reso- planning to retire and file their lacquer thinner for lacquers. . . 6gemaw County Farm Bureau for the vehicle could not then be used lutions. The membership and claims in one of the 21 district or, special thinners for synthetic six years. In that time he was for family transportation. Many people are inclined to do Community committees are busy offices of the Social Security Ad- resin products. Use only enough chairman of the board two years, As a result, the Farm Bureau good, but they keep putting it off building the membership and ministration located in Michigan. thinner to make a thin film. vice-chairman one year, and on member bought a full comm cial until tomorrow. new community groups. The Many of these farmers plan to Put the lid on the can. Drive the executive board two years. H other committees are busy with discontinue farming, sell out, or the lid down tightly. represented his county at many their responsibilities. lease the land to tenants. Others Be careful not to rock or shake meetings where his friendliness Mrs. Ken Corey has been ap- between the ages of 65 and 72 the can. This will prevent the and good judgment made many pointed to the State Women's plan to restrict their 1957 net film of t~nner from mixing with friends at the state level. Council and is on the Menominee earnings to $1200 or less the material. You can add years of useful life to old barns, poultry county board of directors. Fanners ag~ 72 or. pa'st know . Since. there is not enough .air "Harry represented District 10 that the $1,WO earnings limita-I in th~ tightly sealed can, the film. as a member of the state resolu- houses, hog houses and 0 h buildings by remodeling Delta County Farm Bureau is tion does not apply to them. of. thinner. cannot evaporat~. It tions committee at the 34th with concrete. Replacing inadequate foundations, rott d busy with groups and member- will remain on top almost inde- annual meeting of the Michigan ship activities. In order to facilitate the han- finitely and prevent the for- Farm Bureau, November 12-13, sills, floorsand sidewalls with concrete strengthens and dling of their claims after Jan- mation of a coating or skin. When 1953. extends the service of the original structure. Farm-City Week uary 1, 1957, we have several sug- you wish to use the material "He was president of the board Remodeling with concrete is economical too. y gestions for farmers. When you again, just stir the thinner in. . . of education at Prescott where Dates for 1957 call on the representative of the and it is ready for use. they are working to consolidate utilizing much of the old construction you save"mate- district office have with you: Friday, November 22, has been several districts and build a rial and labor. And concrete is moderate in firs cos set as the opening of Farm-City I-Your Social Security card. Tangerines From modern educational system. He I 2-Proof of your age. If avail- Southeast Asia was trustee for Richland town- requires less upkeep and repair, lasts much Ion er. Week for 1957. The week will able, your birth or baptismal close with Thanksgiving Day, certificate is the best proof possi- Tangerines peel and eat easily ship, a member of the volunteer Result: low annual cost. Mail coupon for fre bookl , November 28. and neatly. Southeast Asia has f re department at Prescott, sub- "Restoring Old Farm Buildings with Concrete." ble. Has 3 special heat zones. A warm-up "This week is set to emphasize been producing these "kid glove" stitutemail carrier out of Pres- 3-An extra copy of your 1956 area where chic can warm quickly the need for better rural-urban oranges for more than 4,000 years. cott, and worked for the Artifi- ------PASTE COUPONON BACK OF POSTCARD AND MAIL TODAY------ Form 1040 and Schedule F that ••• within 15 to 30 seconds, plus com- -understanding," said Merle Tuck .. the Social Security January is a peak month of pro- cial Breeders Ass'n. Mr. and Mrs. fort and feeding zones. Fresh air is office can PO TLA D CEME T 5 OCIATI er, of New Mexico, chairman of keep to accompany your claim. duction for tangerines, often on Lickfeld were active in starting drawn in and circulated, automatic- the Young People of the Farm ally, by srno -rumling fan. 2108 Michigan National Tower, Lansing 8, Mich. the National Farm-City Week 4-Proof of the payment of the market through May. The A notional organization to improve and extend the uses of portland cement and Committee. "We hope and know your 1956 self-employment most widely produced variety, Bureau organization in Ogemaw Your Farm Bureau Dealer tax on concrete ••. through scientific research and engln ering f Id work county, and served as counsellors that activities in this area are covered farm earnings. This can the Dancy, is deep orange-red to has a complete line of continuing thoughout the year." scarlet, surface bumpy and irreg- for two years." Please send booklet on farm be your cancelled check or the remodeling and (Ii t ubiect) : ame ...............•.....................••...•...•.•••..•...•.......••.. copy of your postal or bank ularly furrowed in full maturity. Unico Poultry Equipment • Supplies The higher a man climbs the SEE HIM TODAY! St. or R. No •.....................•.....•.........•..••......•........• A smart man works for his money order receipt. A glossy, smooth peel usually de- money, and then makes it work notes immaturity. Select/ranger- more dependent he becomes 0 Post O!Jice ..............................•.... .Stare .......•....•••••. for him. When can you expect your ines that are heavy for t ir size. others to keep him up there. Your family eats a BALA CED DIET. Y-~--~r t ck eats a L I eee BE SU E T E o T IS SP I A CE TO I • eee It's easy! Just test y efore planting. n Farm Bureau High An r iliz r call d f r i Y••• Each Farm Bureau r-lizer n e • IS unifo • analysis, as well s •1% • ureau granulate dust-free, i h s 0 ba more for dollar from your Far B r ea er •••g t yo r rl• to him OW! Get your supply of FREE BUREAU BUL OR E T z Soil Sample SEE YOUR LOCAL FAR BURE U DE LEft OR C -OP A 5' FOR FAR •• MilliME • BAGS , from your Farm FERTILIZER DEP'T • FARM BUREAU ERVICES, I C. • Bureau Dealer '" ,"" =- .. e m r V "Whenev r a memb r moves permanently to another state or I country, his ervice benefits shall es:ted in the curren:t program of providing Farm Bureau speakers for service clubs. Yaeger Vice-Pres. of Uni ed Coop rives er and thawed. You need not feel that you must cook meat the moment it has • zatz• be terminated." J. F. Yaeg r was elected vice- been thawed, if you keep i~ in a (2) Amend Article VIII Sec- We would urge those respons- presid,ent and a member of the good refrigerator. The refrigera- tion 2, paragraph 2, by changing .ble for the succe s of this part executive committee of the board tor temperature-for either fre 11 the second entence to r ad: of our program, on state and lo- of directors of the United Coop- or frozen meat - should be be- These resolutions on "Our Farm Bur au" were adopted cal levels, to u e every available eratives, Inc., at the 26th annual tween 40 and 45 degrees. "The director nominated by the mee ing held at Chicago, January t :the 37:thannual meeting of the Michigan Farm Bureau means to create a better under- Michigan Farm Bur au Young standing between producer and 11. He represents Farm Bureau t MichIgan Sta:te niv rsity, November 8 and 9. 1956. Pe ple hall be elected for a term of one year, and the director consumer. Services, Inc., of Michigan. hoose Your M mb r hip and Pro r m. Weare proud of the United Cooperative is a manu- nominated by the Michigan Farm Farm-City Week. We have long facturing and purchasing organi- Corn Hybrid fact that Farm Bureau policy is developed at the "grass Bureau Women shall be elected recognized the need for improved zation erving regional farm co- for a term of two years." rural-urban understanding and What is the best corn hybrid root" level by discussions held in our 1,584 Communi y operatives throughout the United (3) Amend Article VIII Sec- welcome the designation by Con- for you? If you haven't decided tion 4 by changing the words States. It's sales last year were group and by resolutions passed at the annual meetings gress and our President of N0- $35,304,000, up nearly $5,500,000 on a particular one for your farm, "Michigan Junior Farm Bureau" vember 16-22 as Farm-City Week. of our 66 County Farm Bureaus. to "Michigan Farm Bureau Young over 1955. Net savings were here's how to go about it, says With Thank giving Day as its $545,776, of which $501,911 was farm crops specialist Elmer People" wherever these words ap- climax, this week can focus the Whenever our right to peak for farmers is challenged, pear in said Article. declared as patronage dividends to Rossman of Michigan State Uni- attention of the nation on the in- regional cooperatives, payable in versity. w ar proud to point 0 It that our membership of 67,154 (4) Amend Article XI by chang- terdependence of agriculture, in- The first thing, says Rossman, ing the words "Michigan Junior preferred stock. dustry and labor and the import- is to obtain a copy of Michigan tn mber families is obtained on a voluntary basis and Farm Bureau" to "Michigan Farm ance of a wholesome rural com- State's new extension bulletin they believe in Farm Bureau enough to pay a $1 0 mem- Bureau Young People" wherever OFFICERS of the State Ass'n president. Seated, left, Mrs. Ray munity. Frozen Meats Keep F67, "Corn Hybrids Compared of Soil Conservation Districts for Anderson, president of Ladles these words apppear in said Ar- 1957 are: Standing, left to right: Auxiliary; Mrs. Marie Shepard, We urge all Farm Bureau units After Thawing for 1957." It is now available at rship fee. These fees are not obtained on a check-off ticle. (The convention adopted to cooperate in making Farm- these amendment ). Ray Anderson, Chief. president; Swartz Creek, treasurer of State City Week an effective program Frozen meat that has been your county extension office. m thod. C. K. Colby, Corunna, secretary; Ass'n. thawed can be kept in the refrig- The three most important qual- of understanding. Policy Development and Exe- Lloyd Ruesink, Adrian, Vice- erator as safely as meat that has ities to look for are yield, matur- up other than farmers have many plans for agri- We congratulate Kiwanis In- never been frozen. This throws ity and lodging resistance. cu:tion. To better represent a ternational on being selected to ltur that are not in keeping with our free enterprise complete cro s-section of agricul- improved rural living. We also urge all Women's Com- coordinate the observance for the new. light on a widespread belief ture, we must have the thinking We urge County Farm Bureaus mittees to aid in the promotion second consecutive year. that meat is more per ishable aft- Replacement Cows hilo ophy. If we are to keep our free economic sy - of our members on issues and to make every effort to bring to of Farm Bureau Young People, er it has 'been frozen,' say home ach member the opportunities Best way to get good replace- t m, th farmer must be heard through his own organiza- problems facing agriculture. especially in 0 r g ani z i n g new Michigan Rural Hea1:th Confer- economists at Michigan State' ment cows in a dairy herd these The solution to many farm offered by these groups. groups. ence. The Michigan Rural Health University. days is to raise them. If you io . problems has originated in a Our goal of a grdup for Conference held annually in our Experiments show that frozen buy surplus stock from another Community group, has been con- Farm Bureau Young People. meats may keep longer in a re- every 35 members can be state is a most valuable and com- herd owner, chances are you'll herefore, we implore all our members to contribute sidered in County Farm Bureau We realize that a strong Farm mendable effort. We encourage frigerator than do fresh, unfrozen achieved through ac:tive Bureau must constantly be devel- attendance and participation in meats. be getting some cows that are ir best thinking to policy development and to inform annual meeting and has become lower in production than the Coun:ty CommiUees and the oping new leaders. To do this, Growth of spoilage bacteria a policy of our state or national these educational and forward- rest. Iv s on the issues and problems facing agriculture, organization through action of development of well planned many counties have a Farm Bu- looking sessions. started at once on unfrozen meat our voting delegates. and in:teres:ting programs. reau Young People's organiza- placed in a refrigerator during nd that sound and fair solutions may be obtained. t ion, dedicated to leadership United Fund. Financial support tests by the U. S. Department of The millenium will have been The success of the Farm All Community Farm Bureau training. for our voluntary health and wel- Agriculture. But it took 48 hours reached when we can have last- W have attained recognition in the field of legisla- Burea legislative program groups deserve the active support fare organizations can be most ef- Man y of these young for these bacteria to start grow- ting peace without fighting for it ion and a voice at the conference table, and have been depends to a great extent. of those benefiting by the servo ficiently and economically col- ing on meat taken from the freez- every generation. ices rendered t h r 0 ugh the people have continued their lected and used through a bud- sk d to contribute to the solution of national and inter- on the support of the mem- groups, Farm Bureau work and have geting review and a unified cam- bers as evidenced in their become present-day leaders ational problems. contacts wi:th their legisla- paign. We endorse the "Give Let's Not Forget in our couniy and state or- Once for All" program of United If we are to maintain thi influential position, we must tors. ganizations. Fund and Community Chests. We have adop ed these grow not only in numbers b t in the determination to We urge each member to be in- resolutions as a program of We urge that every county con- Christian Rural Overseas Pro- formed on the policies of our ork, Let's not forget duct a thorough survey of poten- gram. Through the Christian ut our policies into action. Therefore, we urge that state and national Farm Bureau :them. - Harold T. Milett. Rural Overseas Program and tial Farm Bureau Young People ounty Farm Bureaus plan aggressive membership cam- organizations and to give active Fowlerville. L i v i n 9 s ton members, and take the necessary Heifer Project, Inc., much needed support. county. p ign to reach their goals and thereby play their part action to interest these young aid has been effectively provided Community Farm Bureaus. We people in becoming closer mem- for hopeless and hungry people in reaching the state goal of 70,2 2 members. may be justly proud of our Com- Farm Bureau Women. We com- bers of the Farm Bureau family. in other lands. munity Discussion Group Pro- mend the Women's Committee of Commodify Relations Program. We support the principles Counties that contain industrial areas may need to gram. Its value has been recog- the Michigan Farm Bureau for Increased fann specialization con- of this progra.m which is:put- refully appraise their potential. nized by other State Farm Bu- the excellent work they are do- tinues at a rapid rate. This has ting quantities of our abund- rea s. We sincerely believe these ing in the field of public rela- resulted in many farmers mar- W b lieve that anyone who i tempered to Include these people disc ssion groups are the means tions, public 'health and interna- keting only one or two commodi- ant farm production to good inter sted enough to live on a in our organization. by which our m em b e r s tional u n del's tan din g. To ties, which means that each com- use. farm, or produc farm products, Amendments to By-Laws become acquainted with the pur- strengthen this work further: modity is becoming of increasing ven though he is not a full-time pose, bjectives and programs of Commendation of MFB Staff. farmer, should be considered for (1) Amend article IV Section Farm Bureau. They encourage W e urge all Community importance to the individual far- We, the Board of Delegates to the membership. 7 by changing the title to read the "g ss roots" thinking that is Group representatives to at- mer. Michigan Farm Bureau annual I Our attitude toward part-time "Expul~ion and Cancellation" and det~ ning policie:- of ou~ or- farmers, whose philosophy pro- by adding a second paargraph to ganizat on. They stimulate inter- tend the Women"s Committee This type of production meetin , wish to express to the manag ment and staff of the in our county and state or- means new approaches in motes our way of life, sho read. est in ommunity betterment and ganizations. Michig m Farm Bureau our com- marketing. There is a great- menda .on for the capable, effi er demand for cooperative cient, a d effective work that has action.' made our organization the voice of agriculture. Farm Bureau, as a general farm organization, realizes it must Reaffirmation. We lead the way in coordinating the resolutions adopted at prev- marketing programs and policies. ious annual meetings that are We suggest an expanded com- now in force except insofar as modity program and a closer re- they are modified or supplement- lationship with present commcd- ed by the resolutions adopted at ity groups. In some Instances, this annual meeting. this may even mean the organiza- Resolutions Commi:t:tee tion of new marketing groups. , .District Citizenship. We urge Fa m I-C. W. Randol, Galesburg. Bureau members to understand 2--Leo C. Wagner, Adrian. and appreciate the Bill of Right. 3-Wilbur E. Smith, Erie. This document was written for 4-Homer N. Cowles, Belding. n the protection of all people and is not to be used as a shield for n- democratic purposes. 5--Mrs. Cyril Spike, Owosso. 6--Merle Hazelton, Memphis. 7-Andrew Kole, Fremont. Good citizens are inf~rmed vot- 8-Melvon Kindig, Shepherd. ers! The 1957 spring election will 9-George H. Scheppelman, be important to all Michigan vot- Bear Lake. ers and may be of special signif- 10-Edward K. Shanahan, Char- icance to rural citizens. levoix. r County Farm Bureau Citizen- ship Committees will need the ac- It-Clayton Ford, Cornell. Mrs. George Crisenbery, Jack- tive support of all Farm Bureau son, MFB Women. members if rural Michigan is to Mrs. Vernon Kingsbury, Al- expect its rightful influence in pena, MFB Women. Your Farm Bureau Services Feed Department governmental affairs. Mrs. George Southworth, Elk- The first five pigs in a litter pay the upkeep on ton, MFB Women. answered the" problem with its line of hog and County Farm Bureau Resolu- Douglas Haskill, Lapeer, MFB the sow. Your profit on pigs begins with pig tions. We request that a more Young People. pig feeds. An outstanding example of this I number six. However, old feeding methods answer is Farm Bureau Porkmaker 35%' avail- complete report of action taken Thomas E. Hahn, Rodney, At at County Farm Bureau annual Large. didn't provide adequate nutrition during gesta- able from any Farm Bureau feed dealer in meetings be made available for Allen F. Rush, Chairman, Lake tion, lactation and early growing periods. Too Michigan. You can depend on it for maximum use by the Resolutions Commit- Orion, At Large. pork production at economical cost. Use your tee of the Michigan Farm Bu- Robert E. Smith, Fowlerville, few pigs were being weaned . something was reau. At Large. lacking in normal rations. homegrown grains for best results, at lower It would be of value to that costs. State Committee to know what issues may have been considered and turned down Mail Coupon "I' e put on pounds ince I've been fed as well as those which have been passed. For Free' R U ,3 % Hospi:talization Costs. Weare And what's really important is that every pound has been a concerned about the continually increasing costs of Blue Cross at a time when farm incomes are Soil Test Bags down. Money can be saved and money healthy one. The additional 8-12 and the antibiotics keep me Reports indicate that cost in- can be made in some instances creases are at least partially the in the choice of fertilizer as in ood shape right up to the time I hit 100 pounds. After result of shorter hours and high- the result of a soil test. that I go on Porkmaker 125. Even the breeding stock at our er prices and the added services required of hospitals. Unneces- Mail :the coupon below for free sary use of hospitals also is in- Farm Bureau Soil Sample Bags. place benefits from Porkmaker 35%, Try it on yours!" creasing the expense. You'll need 1 bag for each flat We believe that the develop- field. 5 bags each rolling field. ment of lower cost convalescent Have your fields soil-tested at % ".•.......•. o IU A" sections in connection with hos- pitals can provide some econom- one of 52 County Soil Test Labor- atories. Apply fertilizer on the ies. basis of need for the crop. We urge that the study of B1ue FARM BUREAU SERVICES,Inc. • • on bag! Cross costs be continued and that Fertilizer Dep't 2-57 a further report be made to the P.O. Box 960. Lansing. Mich. 1957 Michigan Farm Bureau Res- olutions Committee. ler or Please send --- Soil Sample Public Relations. As rural and Bags. urban areas are becoming more closely integrated, we must strive to promote better understanding Name between these two groups. Many of our County Farm Bureau Pub- 8ARLEY • CORN • FiElD 8EANs- lic Relations Committees have Street No. & RFD FORAGE'SEEOS • OA S • _VE done a commendable job. 'OTATOrS • WHEAT • SOY8EANS W. are particularly inter- Post Office 71 t 1 t iou ( )C SO - S 11 dir ctl r In : e Tit F:1l' • guarded. C crt a i n 1y state-aid Bureau recommend tion . should nev r bud as a club or For instance, S. 1004, intro- Member bait to force or bribe the citiz ns of any district to become a part of any school district against their duced on the first day of the s s- sion by Senator Edward Hutchin- son, of Fennville, would permit will." lue Cross rural mail carriers to quip their We hould realize that the automobiles with special flasher state-aid formula involves more lights which would op rate when e a than just the distribution of some the brak s are applied. For the first time, farmers can+'-------------- This i "check-up time" for+-------------- dollars among the cho Is di - pur hase ' package" in urance economics that mean real sa - Farm Bureau members, Make stand the meaning of "service Thes would be installed on the tricts. It can be a very effective tops of the cars and would inform protection imilar t the "home- ings. We expect that our Farm sur you ar a paid-up member of benefits," too. This means that leverage to mold the pattern of other motorists that th rehicle owner polici s" which have won "Protection Package" will v in your Community Farm Bureau your Blue Cross coverage pro- school district organization into was ab ut to top at a mail box. v idespread popularit amonz city rapid cceptance throughout our Group so you will be eligible for vides the hospital services you conformity with th preconceived Thi is directly in line with a people. membership. ' the Michigan Blue Cross-Blue may need rather than limited ideas of those sponsoring various Farm Bureau recommendation. Shield enrollment re-opening cash payment. And, figures show The list of all the benefits a- schem s. A farm Protection Package, an vailable through the protection coming soon. that you don't have to be in the The Farm Bureau d legat ntirely new approach to the package is a long one. Among hospital very long to run up a bill Another bill in line ith a urged that the feature of deduct- Farm Bur au r solution, i H. 1, farmer's problem of insuring his them for xample, is provision If your Farm Bureau group of much more than $500. ible millage in the school-aid for- by Representative Don R. Pear , farm and personal property, has for living expenses which may offers Blue Cross-Blue Shield been developed by Farm Bureau confront a policy-holder if he (nearly all of the 1,590groups do) In fact, many hospital cases re- mula be incr ased from 2% to 4 of Buchanan. This would pro- Mutual In urance Company. and you are on the 1957member- quire extensive laboratory ser- mills. This would make possible hibit placing any oscillating or hip roster as a paid-up member, vices and expensive drugs which the raising of the gross allowance rotating lights, other than white In one low-co t program the 'you will be eligible to enroll for can send the cost of care beyond feature of the formula to a higher light, on or near a highway. 11 • package provides protection Blue Cross-Blue Shield coverage the provisions of a plan that has level and would be to the great advantage of the more needy A third bill introduced early again t a host of farming haz- for yourself and your family. set cash limits-even for a com- ards ranging from fire, wind, per- paratively short stay. districts. That is, those having a in the session, directly in har- sonal liability and employer lia- Mark the date of the re-open- However, the Blue Cross prin- relatively low assessed valuation mony with a Farm Bureau posi- bility to theft, lightning, van- ing on your calendar-March 1 to ciple of providing service benefits behind each school pupil. it tion, was H. 15, sponsored by Re- dalism, glas breakage and ex- March 15. -instead of set cash payments- would, of course, reduce the state- presentative Allison Green, of plosion. This is the only time this year was established to cover the high- aid to those more prosperous dis- Kingston. It would classify a per- tricts where the valuation per son keeping 50 or more hives of The new idea makes available you may enroll in Blue Cross- cost case, as well as the average to farm operators the same kind Blue Shield, or make certain case. pupil is higher than the average. bees as a farmer. of package protection that has changes in your coverage if you In contrast, a system of limited Highway Funds. Another major A fourth proposal which would become popular in cities, but now enjoy the service benefits cash payments for hospital ser- money battle which is, thus far, carry out a Farm Bureau recom- there are important advantages protection of Blue Cross-Blue vices, which might have covered away in the background and mendation is H. 19, sponsored to the farm "Protection Package." Shield. the average case five years ago, which will undoubtedly be a lead- jointly by eight Representatives. It has been carefully tailor-made ing issue, during the coming It would increase the monthly to meet specific farm needs and Nobody' wants to go to the hos- doesn't do the job today, and months, concerns the formula for license fee charged for a trailer in is completely flexible. Eaeh pital, but Blue Cross statistics falls far short of covering the distributing highway revenues a trailer coach park from $2.50 to show that if you belong to an high-cost case. farm owner can obtain a pack- among the three road building $3. The additional 50c would go age fitted exactly to the require- average-size Farm Bureau Blue units of government. to the local school district. The Cross family of three or more Your Blue Cross coverage, ments of his individual needs. The Farm Bureau delegates last schools receive $1.50 per month. persons, chances are better than Which puts no price tag-or dol- "Indications are that this is go- 50-50 that one of you will need lar limit-on the hospital care you hospital care during 1957. or your family may need, is your The best answer to this pro- guarantee that you will have real November called attention to the lout of the present $2.50rate. f~ct that the new fed~ral aid highway Regarding this matter, the program provides for Farm Bureau delegates concluded ing to become an important de- velopment in farm protection," said Nile L. Vermillion, manager a blem is the service benefits pro- protection whenever you might matching 90% by the federal that the $1.50 per month now of the Farm Bureau Mutual In- tection of Blue Cross-Blue Shield need it. goverm.ent and 10% by th~ state charged "does not begin to cover snrance Company. which has been chosen by half Check your Farm Bureau mem- on the mterstate syste~, Instead the operating cost of educating "Instead of scattering his in- the families in Michigan as their bership-and mark the date of of the old 50-50 baSIS. Henc, the children that come from trail- surance with the possibility of a olin security against today's high cost the Blue Cross-Blue Shield en- there sh~)UI~b~ a re-examination er camps. We urge the Legisla- gaps and duplication, the Farm of hospital and medical care. It's important that you under- calendar! rollment re-opening on your of the distribution of road funds ture to amend this act to correct between the state, counties and this situation so that educational Bureau member now can realize new security in a single, closely- Refund of tax 0 cities. costs may be spread more equit- knit package program. No.' 1 Problem The Farm Bureau resolution ably." concluded with these. words: "We urge that the present A fifth bill which covers a "Not only does this package or- fer new security, but it enables on farm averages 9 .2 y Motor Vehicle Highway Fund and matter for which we worked a the Highway Construction Fund year ago, but which was not en- merchandising along highways by Is Rising Costs be consolidated and that one for- acted, is embodied in H. 27. It is providing that the display and mula be adopted for apportioning being sponsored by Represent- sale should be kept off the right- the highway revenues, and that atives Harry T. Emmons, of of-way. This would apply to Farm Bureau was a leader in getting state and fed ral ga ta r fund farmers on gasoline used on the farm and for other off-th -hi hway p r (Continued from Page 1) ~-------------- the portion allocated to counties Byron Center, and Glenn Huns- both state highways and county for primary and local roads be berger, of Grand Rapids. It would roads. This check illustrates another ben fit to farmers from th ir m m r hi School Aid Formula. While school having less than 15 pupils. substantially increased." permit farmers' mutual insurance Many of the other pending bills considering the state's money The present formula provides companies to insure property in the Farm Bureau: used by farmers for their own would directly or indirectly af- problems, some of which stem a gross allowance of $2,850for Milk Marketing Bill. fect Farm Bureau folks and other directly from our .rapidly grow- any district having from 10 to 14 The much discussed bill to storage in a village or city of less rural citizens. ing population, we can't overlook pupils, and a gross allowance of establish a state milk marketing than 5,500population. During this session, let's follow I the No. 1 financial headache, and $4,370for a school with 15 to 34 control law was introduced on Another billl in line with developments closely and not be DATE /926 $~ Q/~ 00-000 that is the cost of current oper- pupils. January 31 by Senator Bert J. Farm Bureau policy, is S. 1048, bashful about letting our law- F.B.-sponsored legislotion will 4 . ctrnttt ..s ~·abitt9S 000 Storey, of Belding, chairman of ation and capital outlay for, the public school system. This is tru.e mum At the present time, the mini- the Senate Committee on Agri- introduced by Haskell L. Nichols, makers kno millage requirements for culture. This is S. 1067 and is of Jackson. It would regulate about the pending proposals. just how we feel sove the overoge Mic/ligon former onnuolly- LANSING. MICH.~.l toji}u. 31 ,.S'" despite the fact that the state is exceedingly g e n e r 0 U s in the securing any state-aid is 5 mills, said to be the ninth revision of Slote Gos Tax @ 6¢ per gal. $60.85 PAYO~~E~~F _ JJt!,~~ __ $ 1tZl' venue which is distributed to the mills. and the minimum millage for full amount of the state collected re- participation in state-aid is 6% the proposal sponsored by the Michigan Dairy Farmers F der- ation. It is anticipated tha one County .o.~-= ~..0~4hd~ DOUARS Iocal school districts each year. Fed.ral and S'al. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Pro p 0 sal s being advocated or more other bills on this sub- Ga.olin. TOK Refund. LANSING. MICHIGAN Just how the proceeds of the would raise the minimum millage ject will be offered. Ther e is two-thirds of the state sales tax: to 6 and the millage for full every indication that this will revenue and the primary school participation to 8. These figures prove to be very controversial interest fund are to be divided up are all on the basis of state legislation. Bureau ecret among the 3,491school districts in equalized valuations. I All Farm Bureau members are Following are the names and addres es of County Will you invite a farm family to joi Farm Michigan is one of the big battles which will be fought out in the One Room Schools. It appears I urged to read th~ a:ticle on the Farm Bureau secretaries, to whom new membership perhaps for t e same rea ons you did? Legislature during the coming quite obvious that a definite pur-I ba.ck. page of this Issue of the applications and Farm Bureau dues for 1957 may be weeks. pose behind some of the proposed Michigan Farm News and.to at- became members because some frien invi d th changes is that of speeding up ! tend your Fe~ruary meeting of The professional educators are elimination of the one-r 0 0 m your Community Farm Bureau mailed: not thoroughly agreed on all the rural schools. The Farm Bureau Group, where this matter will be . +-------------- ew memberships are being taken now for 1957. ( details which they would like to Alcona - Mrs. Elizabeth Me- Lapeer - Mrs. Enid Maunder, see written into the new school- delegates last November said, in discussed. Arthur, Harrisville, R-2. 148 W. Park St., Lapeer. p ication below.) aid formula. However, most of this connection: Among over IOO bills and pro- Allegan-Mrs. Ruth DeVer- Lenawee - Mrs. Alice Collins, the plans being proposed have "We insist that the rights of the posed constitutional amendments ville, 227 Hubbard St., Allegan. Adrian, R-l. much in common. They would people in all districts to come to which have been introduced thus Alpena-Mrs. Esther Kennedy, Livingston - Mrs. Mary Lou - .- - .- - .- .- - . - . - - - - ..- .. give' no aid to a one-teacher their own conclusions regarding far during the current session ate Posen, R-I. Stevens, 214 N. Walnut St., 2 APPUCA nON FOR MEMBERSHI Antrim-Richard Wieland, Ells- Howell. worth. Macomb-Mrs. Madaline Doug- Arenac-Mrs. Ray Simmons, las, Washington, R-l. I hereby apply for membership in the . Special Offer to FARM BUREAUMEMBERS only for a Limited Time Twining. Manistee-Harry Taylor, Cope- Baraga-Mrs. C hal' I e s Vak, mish, R-l. County Farm Bureau, Michigan Farm Bure u, and the Americ L'Anse. Mason-Elmer L. Fredericks, H ve You S .............. e g Barry-Mrs. Leota Pallas, 121 Scottville. N. Church St., Hastings. Bay - Mrs. Russell Madison, lof, Stephenson. Main and South Henry St., Bay Menominee-Mrs. Berti! Gid- Mecosta-Mrs. Margaret Fitz- Bureau, and agree to pay the annual It is agreed that 40 cents of this sum shall be for a y membership due of 10.00. eu .. City. gerald, Big Rapids, R-l. 'd Lili.e to Sel? Benzie-Mrs. Glenn Robotham, Beulah, R-l. Berrien - Miss Barbra Foster, Midland - Mrs. Roy Varner, Midland, R-3. Missaukee - Mrs. Bonnie Bur- P. O. Box 113, Berrien Springs. kett, McBain. R-I. Branch-Mrs. Belle Newell, 16 Monroe - Mrs. Viola Eipperle, scription to the Michigan Farm News; my annual dues to the American F arm Bureau Federation that $1.00 is to be appli of which N. Hanchett St., Coldwater. 8300 Ida West Road, Ida. cents is for a year's subscription to the Nation' Agriculture. will present up to 25 words of classified adver- Calhoun - Mrs. Harry King, Montcalm-Mrs. Carl Johnson, $ tising, including your name and address, in one Room 16, Town Hall, Marshall. Cass - Mrs. Verneda Schmok, Pierson, R-l. Montmorency-Mrs. Ervin Far- (Check One) Box 97, Cassopolis. riel', Hillman. . issue of the Michigan Farm News. It is read by o Charlevoix-Mrs. Ivadelle Pen- fold, East Jordan, R-2. Muskegon - Mrs. Alice Allen, Bailey, R-l. Have you ever been a member of Farm Bureau? o Ne R n wal 0 Tr • 67,154 members of the Michigan Farm Bureau. This bar- Cheboygan-Mrs. Tom Baker, Newaygo-Mrs. Carroll Robin- less than half our regular classified advertising rate. Cheboygan. son, Grant, R-I. NAME (print) Appli n gain is Chippewa-Mrs. Ernest Peffer, N. W. Michigan - Mrs. Rose- M ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Pickford. mary King, 336 W. Front St., Please send your classified before February 20 for our March 1 Clare-Mrs. Donald D a vi 5, Traverse City. Post Office , , : . FD . edition. Extra words over 25 at 5 cents each. Some of our classifi- Clare, R-2. Oakland-James L. Reid, Mil- Clinton-Mrs. Irma McKenna, ford, R-2. Road Address _. catiens: 103 E. State St., St. Johns. Oceana-Mrs. Amil Jobnson, FARM EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK POULTRY Delta-Mrs. John M. Whitney, Shelby, R-2. BARN EQUIPMENT 428 South 8th St., Escanaba. Ogemaw - Mrs. Arnold Mat- '"I:ownship BULBS FARM MACHINERY NURSERY STOCK SWAPS 11 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• , •••• , ••••• , •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "........ • ••••••• Eaton-Mrs. Dorothy Anderson, thews, Alger, R-l. FARM FOR SALE FIELD SEEDS PLANTS FOR SALE 142 S. Pearl St., Charlotte. Osceola-Mrs. Fred A. 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Wi 11 i am 5, Johanson, 123 Paw Paw St., Law- Springport, R-I. renee. Kalamazoo - Mrs. Mabel K. Washtenaw - Mrs. Emma B. Bacon, Kalamazoo, R-5. Howeison. 1091h E. Washington, T an Yo or o Kalkaska-:Mrs. Esther Dunlap, Office 4, Ann Arbor. Kalkaska, B-1. .• - " Wayne-Mrs. Robert Slmmolll, 1 Ken~Mra.. Ar.vil H ilm~ 204 51140 Geddes ~ Bel1eVUJ.e. Kerr Bldg., 6 28th St. S. E., Wexford-Mrs. Ridtard Brehm, Grand Rap·ds 8. Tustin, R-2. / .••."".••.••••~"",.y 1, 1 7 • ----g , c en ga + ...,..-_-,.- ~--_;__--------------...,..--- ---c,--'- -------- -------.. laws. (perhaps out of state) undercut competition with other food com- make unreasonable demands on farmer swarmed under in the 3. In many instances state We ought to examine pr ,tty the fluid price to consumers and modities glamorized by expen- farmers to install new and expen- scrimmage. milk control laws have been inef- closely what we have both t sive adverti ing. sive equipment at their own His only recourse would be to fective because a state cannot take away customers from the gain and to lose by going over t "Our officers and directors are whim. Also, when savings are strike-but in this case he would control milk coming out of state. _p..J p..J'" 0 ray cooperative market that must give the blend price. This is a difficult matter to control. hereby authorized and dir ct d made by bulk deliveries, the co- have the forces of law against This is interstate commerce. Pro- to do all in their power to urge operatives can see to it that such him. ducers are within reach over government control of a b sic farming industry - especia Iy when we are going to be a srnal the legislature to pa and the benefits are passed along to the The present bilt can be a wedge state borders who get only manu- minority in the matter of gOV(.t1- ack ro nd Material for Program In February by la. These. and other condi- Governor to sign and cilitate the farmers who are baring this ex- to more drastic state control of facturing prices. Th y welcome a ment influence in the future. 1590 Community Farm Breau Discussion tions. Groups ernment led to the demand for gov- effectiveness of this n eded state pense. Yes, cooperatives would milk marketing. During a recent chance to s 11 at a better price. control over milk mar- milk marketing act. still be important with the Milk review of the proposed bill there What is to top a distributor QUESTION DON LD D. KINSEY keting in the early 1930s.Federal "Pricing under uch regulations Marketing Act in force. were politically partisan groups from setting up collecting plants 1. After studying the problem Coordinator of Education and Research Marketing Orders were establish- should recognize the ignificant It is well known that individ- present. These people wanted to just over the boundary and 'and discussing it from both sid -s Important Preliminary Statements ed. Later, state control laws be- long and short run economic fac- ual milk producers have no pow- act now to make the law admin- bringing the milk to compete please record the number gan to take their places. At one tors affectmg supply and demand er to set their own milk prices. istered by a state milk cornmis- with local milk? In fact, with a people in your group who f~ ( 1. Our discussion topic for February has been time 28 states had state milk con- and protect the industry from de- Even organizations of dairy sion, appointed by the governor. premium retail price in effect, the passage of a Michigan M~1 trol act. Only 17 states have structive competiti e rivalri s farmers run into strong opposi- Such a move would put the whole they would have a good motive Marketing Act; and the nurnlrc changed. The delegates at November state convention kept them. Some were repealed, which are peculiar to the milk tion. Control over marketing program under the control of any for doing just this. who oppose its passage. a ked that we discuss the proposed Michigan Milk Mar .. some declared unconstitutional, busin ss in the absence of gov- practices that would deprive pro- political group in power. And if they did much of it, and some allowed to expire. ernment regulation. Such c mp- ducers of their reasonable re- 2. If we want laws to control ---Yes. Individual member", keting Bill. etition causes violent and un- turns in business are needed. And unfair trade practices that harm they would surely lower the local ---No. Individual members. 11. The proposed Michigan sound price fluctuations which blend price. The present bill does Since this matter is to come before the Senate in Milk Marketing Bill would place draw milk into abnormal distri- state regulation seems the only the industry why don't we pass not say how this would be con- the administration of the law way to accomplish this. such laws without putting the trolled. It has been a source of Lansing during February, discussion of the matter must within the Department of Agri- bution pattern." Arg me ts Against whole industry under the yoke of trouble in other states with such Those favoring the bill do not state control? Why don't we keep laws. start now. he change in topic has been approved by culture. Minimum prices would consider it likely that state milk The ill our own rights and re ponsibili- be established to producers and marketing orders 'ill take ov .f the Stat Topic Committee. for wholesale and retail sales of the functions normally performed There are three main argu- operations? ties to regulate our business Farm Bureau Position 2. Farm Bureau has no established position with re .. fluid milk and cream packages. by dairy farmers' cooperatives. ments given by those who oppose Manufactured milk prices would When we fix retail prices on Farm Bureau delegates have Prices established by the order pas age of the bill. milk, are we acting to our own established no position on the gard to this matter. If one is to be determined, the sen" not be controlled. would be minimum prices. Bar- Further features of the Bill are 1.. A state milk marketing act advantage? Many consumers buy bill. That still remains to be timent of the members must be known. And the sub .. included in the information to gaining would still be possible fOI is another instance of surrender- large quantities of milk because done. Resolutions in the past a premium above the established ject is a very controversial one, to be sure. the discussion leaders. ing to government the control they can get it at a discount and have favored a free competitive minimum pric - - and probably over a private business program. carry it home. If we take" away enterprise system as being neces- 3. It would be impossible to include all informa" Argument in Favor sometimes necessary. Also, mar- keting order would call or ex- Where do w.e stop short of com- their price advantage, they will" sary to our American way of life. reduce the amount of milk they They have opposed regulations tion gathered in an article of this extent. Both sides must of the Bill pert and organized couns I at plete control by government over use. This loss of sales would hit that would fix prices at the re- all the farmer's business func- their establishment or t rmina- be discussed. So considerable added information is be .. The stability and security of tion. Farmer information would tions? the price rates for our milk. tail level-such as "fair trade" the whole milk industry ha been threatened by violent disturb- be needed at the hearings. Train- There is no guarantee that the ing sent to 'the discussion leaders. ances, including strikes by pro- ed people would be nece sary to state can do a better job of regu- 4. The reader must remember that the viewpoints ducers, and dangerous pricing present this information. lating the market than ould be CIVE YOUR accomplished by private organi- No ice of Annual Meeting and arguments presented here are not necessarily those practices by milk distributors. The farmer's cooperaiive would be needed in setting price levels. zations, supported by laws that ORA CHANCE of the writer nor the Farm Bureau. They have been Michigan Dairy Farmers Fed- dev loping milk classification do not surrender control of the 400,000 Americans, leadin ., eraiion has passed a resolution rule and auditing procedures. industry itself. FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. gathered from persons who favor and oppose passage of declaring that: active lives today, are li~.• The organization would be need- Under slate control, the farmer lng proof of the fact tha the bill. , Falling milk prices to' farmers ed to give the members informa- must abide by government de- The annual meeting oi the policyholders of the Farm cancer can be cured if de- and rising farm costs since 1952 tion about the orders, aiding in cisions, like them or not. With Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan, a corpor- teeeed in time. Give yout S. Whether you are a dairy farmer or not, it con .. have cut dairy farm income at bringing about needed amend- dairy farmers a small minority to arion. will be held at its. office, 4000 North Gra.nd River doctor a chance to give yot*. cerns you. (A) You use milk. (B) The interests of all the same time that city incomes ment, tc. urban groups seeking political Avenue. Lansing. Michigan. on Wednesday, February 21, this protection by having were rising ... In Michigan the It will be needed to fight cases control, where would the dairy 1951.beginning at 1:30 p.m. for the followihg purposes: physical checkup every ye~ farmers should be alive to problems in other fields of incomes of many of our capable of destructive comp tition. And, farmer end up? His voice would 6f your life. This should in agriculture. (C) Future state action could possibly dairy farmers compare unfavor- in order to bargain at all, the be "like one crying in the wilder- ably with the incomes of their farmer's cooperative must con- ness." I-To receive reports from officers and management. elude a chest x-ray for men touch on your own field of production. industrially employed neighbors. tinue to control supplies and 2-To elect directors. foT' women, a pelvic facilities for handling milk. Only He would be out-voted by the examination. Make it a Back round F c Dairy Association. "Low dairy income is contag- in this way can member pro- consumer. And consumers usual- 3- To consider such other matters as may properly habit ••.• for life. Whether the advantages of in- ious' undermining the success of ducers be guaranteed a mark t ly are interested in cheap food. come before the meeting. 1. Milk has some speci 1 mar- creased sales and better price are many industries serving the for all the milk they produce and Price fixing by the administrator AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY keting problems. It is perish- passed along to the producer has farmer, and in many' cases threat- an income from all of it. under overwhelming public pres- February L 1957 J. F. YAEGER able. It must be clean and sani- depended on the use of bargain- ening the economic well-being of Wiihout the cooperatives the sure would make the whole mat- Lansing, Michigan Secretary 1222 tary to be sold to the public. It ing powers by the dairy farmers' entire rural trading areas. dairy distributors can easily ter a political football, with the is important to human health cooperative organizations. Dairy ... "Price negotiation by viol- and vital to infants and children. distributors often seek to keep enc is not good for the dairy in- Since it is perishable, special these gains to themselves unle s dus y. In addition to interrup- regulations are n eded to place pressure is used to force a reason- tion of supply, producers leav- it on the market for fluid use. able distribution of the benefits. ing t e business due to low prices const tute a threat to the future 2. Demand for fluid milk does 7. When the return to the pro- suppl of high quality milk. not qual th seaso al changes in ducer fails to net him a rea- production. There must be sonable income and earnings get "Co petition between milk dis- enough cows to supply ublic out of balan-ce, unrest oft n oc- tribut rs, super-markets and in- needs when production is low. curs, resulting in producer resist- depen ent stores has resulted in When the cow hit their peak of ance, sometimes in strikes and price Tars in every section of the production, surpluses develop. violence. state This has dislocat d the You can't shut off a cow as you orde ly marketing of milk. It has would a faucet. 8. It should be accepted that res ted in secret rebates, un- producers in a fluid milk market ea ed discounts, gifts of prod- 3. Surpluses at peak produc- are entitled to a higher price to uct , money equipment and serv- tion times must be put into man- compensate them for installing ic s and the extension of credit ufactured products. Manufactur- expensive sanitary equipment. beyond reasonable standards. ing costs are higher than fluid Their herds must also be large milk proces ing. So, less can be enough to supply the market at "These costs siphoned off paid for milk that has to be used peak demand periods. Thus their money logically belongjng to in manufacturing. investment is high. farmers and marketing agencies, pauperizing the milk industry 4. To keep an adequate sup- 9. The "blend price" on a fluid without benefiting either produc- ••••,'at'".(O ·oe ply of milk, some means is need- milk market may be broken if er, distributor or consumer. They FARM BUREAU MILliNG CO. 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