I , • Vol. 36, No. 6 Ie JUNE 1, 1958 a 36th Year Photo Courte Y of •~E:'ws-PaJ1adium & Her-ald Press Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. • EDITORIAL eg Something We Can't Ig110re Agai fo CLARK L. BRODY +Provide Fir •.. Counsel for Public Affairs for Michigan I Farm Bureau 600 Attend Ogemaw Dinner . Boys'Voc . Ion IS A few weeks ago I was privileged to attend the Six hundred persons attended oj 2 the annual Rural-Urban dinner- 8th National Institute of Animal Agriculture at meeting of the Ogernaw County STANLEY M. POWELL Purdue University. Farm Bureau at West Branch April 9. The event is part of the Legislative Counsel for Michigan Farm ur u There. 300 leaders in agriculture, and in the pro- Farm Bureau program to promote good farm and town relation- There were ten bill awaiting d 1 Ion h cessing and distribution of farm production, met to ships. Legislature returned to. Lansing May 15, h discuss the integration that is going on in farming. to complete the 1958 session. They didn't Integration of agriculture by other lines of busi- Be reel's it and recessed to June 12. ness is of growing concern to farm people. On the House calendar was H. 266, th Integration is defined as the "control of one Banqu ts Cut ernor 's bill to raise the tax rate on int ngibl or more steps in production, processing, and property. distribution. " Rnil iug eht In the Senate there was H. 303 which h do with state control of atomic n rgy. Berrien County Farm Bureau With regard to the farmer, it involves a trans- Women, Young People, and There were 8 bills in pos ession of onf fer of his responsibilities of management and own- others in the organization join Committees, with efforts being made to rho ... Berrien Farm Bureau Groups Serve inner to 1,000 in a remarkable food service pro- ership in whole or in part to some centralized dis- gram to reduce the debt on the promises acceptable to both House and Sen t . tributing or processing agency. Youth Memorial Building at Ber- rien Springs. It's the Farm Bu- The Legislature reached agreemen on 3 of th Integration replaces the traditional type of agri- reau center. 8 bills. Two had to do with divorce law nd h culture in which the farmer is owner, manager, and operator. Large feed companies and, to a lesser extent, Blue Cross Wi Star An annual event is the' $10 a plate dinner and program. This year 423 persons came. The din- ner netted over $4,000 and re- third was the so-called capital outlay appropri tion. The most controversial part of that bill w duced the b ilding debt to the appropriation to start construction of w poultry processors are now controlling 90 % of the broiler production through financing and some f9rm of contract with the producer. Register Billin Soon $~4,000. Some 40 ladies and the Young People, with help from others, served 1,000 persons at the Mich- igan Fruit Canners banquet April Boys' Vocational School. $650,000 was provid d with the understanding that construction will b on the Whitmore Lake site. The competition of such integrated broiler pro- -------------+ 7. The group was served in 35 MRS. MARJORIE GARDNER The Michigan Farm Bureau has a definite pro... duction and marketing has largely eliminated the 70,824 Members Blue Cross Coordinator for Michigan Farm Bureau minutes, cafeteria style. Food was prepa.red at the gram on three of the bills which are hanging fir independent broiler producer who operated by controlling the growing and marketing of his own Michigan 1st Effective with the July 1, August 1, and Sep- tember 1 billing cycles, the County Farm Bureaus Youth Memorial Building kitch- en. The Young People's group tran ported it to the County Fair in conference committees. Bus Bills. H. 281 is the sub- It would be helpful if Farm u- reau members would communi- product. commercial exhibits building. sidy for city and suburban buse . Integration in pork production and marketing is At State and which have completed requirements for Register Billing will no longer be responsible for Blue Cross... They served coffee and cleaned the building afterwards. It proposes to give them a re- bate for their gas tax and to cate their views regarding th se three measures to their Legisl - tors before th y return to Lan- em- provide license plates at the nom- / on the increase. Feed companies are furnishing hog feeds to farmers and marketing the hogs. AFRF Goals Blue Shield collections from subscriber-members. Under Register Billing, Farm Bureau subscribers Michigan Fruit Canners ployees set up the tables and chairs, and provided polyethy- lene film to keep the April wind inal fee of $25 per vehicle. At the regular rates, the weight tax on many of the buses would ex- sing June 12. The Board of Dire tors of th Michigan Farm Bur au m t t Packers are securing animals for their processing JERRY CORDREY Lansing May 20. They discussed Coordinator of Organization living in the eligible cou: ties will receive postcard ut. Dean's Dairy set up a hay ceed $200 per year. several national issu s an 1'- plants under contracts with the farmer, with speci- billing and will make payment for their Blue Cross dryer to heat the building The effect of this subsidy pro- viewed d velopments during th Michigan is the first and only throughout the day. Everyone gram would be to reduce high- 1958 session of the stat Legisla- fications as to type, quality, and numbers. state to go over American Farm service to the home office of Michigan Blue Cross... was comfortable at what was way revenues to the State High- ture. Bureau Federation Goal and probably Berrien county's largest Increasing numbers of cattle are being finished State Goal. American Farm Bu- Blue Shield at Detroit. way Department, county roads indoor banquet. and city streets. This would be Robert E. Smith, chairman of reau Federation Goal was 70,000. the Legislative Committee, pre- by commercial feeders who have contractual ar- We went over March 14. State The County Farm Bureau secretary will send definitely contrary to a resolu- tion adopted by the delegates at sented a detailed report showing rangements with the producers. Integration is appearing in the dairy industry. Goal was 70,610. We went over May 7. Our membership is 70,824. This kind of a job is a tribute each Blue Cross subscriber a letter explaining the new method of payment when it becomes effec... Hono Kline as the last annual meeting of the Michigan Farm Bureau. that 33 measures favored by th Michigan Farm Bureau have b n passed by the Legislature. If ity buses must be subsi- Integration may capture egg production in a few years when candling methods become more com- to dedicated volunteer leader- ship in the Michigan Farm Bu- reau. tive in the county. Great Living dized, they should be financed by money coming out of the Two were vetoed by Gov rnor Williams, the bill to discourage stealing Christmas tree from pletely mechanized. Charles Shuman, President of Register Billing is a change in collection cities' share of highway rev- Dr. R. C. Kramer of Michigan State University the American Farm Bureau Fed- eration, telegraphed MFB Presi- procedures only. In no way does it affect Alnertican enues or provided directly by the city to be benefited. The confer- ence committee has failed to private and public land, and S. 1001, which would have pro- vided the procedure for nominat- dent Hodge: Farm Bureau group coverages or group rates. Allen B Kline of Iowa, presi- ing and electing delegates to a told the Animal Agriculture Conference at Purdue reach any agreement as to the "I want to congratulate you These will remain exactly as they are. dent of the American Farm Bu- disputed points regarding this constitutional convention if the that three-quarters of the major feed companies and your associates as well as reau Federation from 1948 bill. voters in November should au- Farm Bureau members in Mich- It does establish the County Farm Bureau as the through 1954, was one of seven Their failure to agree is, of thorize the convention. have integration programs for poultry; two-thirds igan on your outstanding success persons honored as Great Living course, gratifying to the Farm in membership work." group rather than the Community Farm Bureau. Americans by the United States 46 bills opposed by Michigan of the major feed companies integrate eggs and Chamber of Commerce at its Bureau, which hopes to see the Farm Bureau were not passed by hogs; 40 lfo of the feed companies integrate cattle o. R. Long, Director of Field It will eliminate collection responsibilities of hun- annual meeting in May. bill die. the Legislature, Mr. Smith said Services, American Farm Bureau Two of the other bills still dreds of v~lunteer Blue Cross secretaries who have pending in conference are sup- in his report. There is still much feeding and marketing. Two-thirds of the meat Federation, wired: unfinished business since 42 "Congratulations on being first faithfully served their fellow members for many ported by the Farm Bureau. measures Farm Bureau favored packers have integration programs for hogs. state in nation to report goal. years in order that Farm Bureau could offer this State Park Fees. S. 1083 would were not enacted. Pace setters and trail blazers are Participating in the conference were represent- always needed." establish a permit system for Thus far in this session, no service. bill opposed by the Michigs n atives of educational institutions, farm organiza- vehicles using state parks. The revenue would be used for park Farm Bureau has been pass d. 1958 As of % of Register Billing has not come about easily. It Such a record is probably due tions and prominent firms engaged in the produc- County Alcona Goal May 20 Goal 430 41 97 maintenance and purchase of ad- All za n 9 is a change in collection procedures which have ditional park acreage. This largely to three factors: tion, processing, and distribution of farm products. Alp na 1969 635 1924 6ol5 102 would be a sort of "pay-as-yo - Antrim 3(\ 3 7 97 been in effect since the Blue Cross-Blue Shield I-The careful way in which use" proposition whereby those Farm Bureau's legislative recom- They were there to consider the extent and Arenac 4(i- 46.t ~H) Baraga 64 42 66 program started in Farm Bureau 15 years ago. benefiting from park facilities mendations are developed and implications of integration, and to compare experi- Barry Bay 117 1975 112 1951 95 99 would assist in defraying the adopted. ences and views regarding its effect on the future Benzie 2 6 30 10 Then our subscribers numbered some 300, as costs involved. Berrien 2769 27 100 Branch 1 :l9 1772 96 compared to nearly 45,000 Farm Bureau families Hospital Use. The other bill in 2-The prestige which the of agriculture and distribution. This was an edu- conference and supported by the Michigan Farm Bureau has at- alhoun 1661 1672 100 Cass 16 7-5 92 enrolled today. cational' conference and not designed to formulate ha.rlevoix 352 345 98 Farm Bureau, is S. 1215. I It tained with members of th Leg- Cheboygan 43 457 104 This announcement represents two years of are- islature and the public gen rally. and announce policies. Chipp wa 119 125 105 would allow utilization of any Clare 21:~ 240 113 surplus space in tuberculosis Clinton noo 1346 96 ful preparation and planning by Farm Bureau lead- 3-The way in which Farm Bu.• Delta 95 85 sanatoria. It is probable that one reau members follow legislativ It \fas agreed that integration is made possible Eaton 1344 1294 96 ers at the county and state levels. They have co- or more of the present tuber- developments and keep th Ir Emm t 293 305 104 and stimulated .by advancing mechanization and Gen ~e ................•. 16,4 1734 103 operated with Michigan Blue Cross-Blue Shield to MR. KLINE culosis hospitals could be turned Legislators informed regarding technology in farm production and marketing; that Gladwin Gratiot 4. 2 1389 496 1354 103 fIG The honors are given annually over entirely for use by other the various m asures which orne Hillsdal 1411 1377 97 set up procedures to simplify administration of the to a group of American citizens patients. up for consideration and d cision, it, in turn, may hasten further great changes in our Houghton Huron ..............• 2294 50 100 2363 103 Blue Cross program in County Farm Bureaus. "who by their own initiative, agricultural economy. Growing pressure on one-man farm operations Ingham Ionia Iosco L abella, 1303 1335 2 1 12;)7 1349 1352 279 1275 103 101 99 ] 01 The new Blue Cross program has been approved self-reliance, and ambition have made notable contributions to human progress." FB Mutual Announ J'ackson 1264 1293 102 by the State Committee of elected representatives Mr. Kline was honored "for his is being augmented by the great increase in capital required in agriculture. It was brought out Yalamazoo Kalkaska K nt Lap r 130 11 1640 1716 l:n 100 136 160 1742 115 9 101 of the County Farm Bureaus, and by each County Farm Bureau board of directors as it applied for constant and farsighted leader- ship in the effort to free the American farmer from govern- New Automobile 01 y L nawee 1643 1576 96 A completely new auto policy wearing appal' J and Iuggag that $55,000 per farm worker in agriculture is Ltving ston 1652 1701 103 Register Billing. ment intervention in farm pro- l\fackinac-Luc .. i' 50 100 duction and prices." has been introduced by Farm Bu- due to fire, lightning, flood, fall- required, compared to capital of $15,000 per Mac mb 1272 12n 102 arth- Mani te 462 527 114 Working through the years, Farm Bureau and The other six award winners reau Mutual Insurance Company, ing objects, explosion, worker in industry. Ma 'on Mecosta 560 9:16 553 914 9 97 were Dr. Jonas E. Salk, Dr. Wer- -and all policyholders will bene- quake, and collision, of th c r. fit by it. r nomin ............] 1:l 91 64 Blue Cross-Blue Shield have built a rural enroll... ner VonBraun, J. Edgar Hoover, Also pays if wearing appal' 1 and Speakers said integration provides an opportunity Iidland l\flssauke 5:11 !i2G r,53 104 r,:l6 102 ment program in Michigan which has received na- Calla E. Varner, Richard K. Mel- The policy, called the "Pace luggage are stolen with th c r, Ionroo lIlfi:i 1693 101 lon, and Charles F. Kettering. Setter," is new all the way. All for the farmer to shift his risks to distributing and Iontcnlm !l71i 919 94 tional recognition. coverages-collision, comprehen- Iont morenoy 2:15 26 I 113 processing agencies. It assures him of an adequate Muskeerm 4(\;) 475 9- Otto Steffey Was sive' liability, medical and mer- '(>",a) goo ...............• 6(;6 627 94 Register Billing is another step forward. Farm gency road service-have be n and dependable market. :T. ,Yo Michigan .. 11:- Oakland 1109 11-1 1107 99 99 Bureau is the first organization of its kind and size Illinois President broadened to provide Farm Bu- Oc ana 02 11 100 Otto Steffey, president of the reau members with the finest From the consumer end, integration serves to Og maw.................. Osceola 476 696 476 701 100 101 to be offered the new collection service by Michi~an Illinois Agr'l Ass'n - the state auto protection available today. meet the demand for improved quality and depend- Ot. E:'g'0 1Mi 97 92 Blue Cross-Blue Shield. Farm Bureau - died suddenly The policy is also new in appear- Ottawa 1619 1623 93 May 15 at his home at Strong- ance. It is printed in an easy-to- Presque lsI.......... 51:i 519 101 able supply of food products. It is becoming an Saginaw 2663 2liG1 Ml hurst. Mr. Steffey was prom- read illustrated booklet style, ~,nilac 24:1 2:i23 103 inent in Illinois agriculture for Three of the new protections: important factor in adapting farm production more Shtawt sse 1232 122, ]00 Farm Prosperity Varies igan farm income than any other St. lair 1 :131 1321 99 nearly 40 years. He had been closely to the demands and needs of the housewife. St .. Joseph 1"")1 127, 102 farm commodity. lAA president since December, Pays full medical coverage T'uscola 2:\7 245~ 103 Articles in the press about a Dairy pric s were 9% lower in limit if de th r suIts within one Van Buren 2175 225;' 10:1 1954. welcome improvem nt in farm April, 1958 than in April, 1957. year from an auto accident, 1 A to the future development of integration the ,y Vn.shtenaw yne 'We. ford 1711 603 2' 4: l' 9 102 591 2 7 101 9\l prices have been looking hard Prices for meat animals were 20 % amount already incurr d for follov ing 'probabilities were expressed by the con- at .the price of cattle, hog , and higher, pric s for poultry and m dical tr atment. Total 70610 70824 100 poultry. egg were 17 "hI er tha for (Continued OD Pag 5) ·New County Farm Bureaus.' Milk contributes more to Mich- April 1957. Pays u to 200 for 10 urea an dill I . . . rea our goa o FFICIENCY Hod~e, Snover L J nuarv 12, 1925. V, 'ig-htma, F nnvill E.' c.• c'y ....J. F. Yae!;"~r, L nslng DIRECTORS BY DISTRICTS 1-. fax K. Ilood Paw Paw, -I 2-Blaqu Knlrk, .............•r. ulncy, H.-I • 3- llen F. Ru: h....Lake rion, Jt-l with rm Bureau's Hi-Efficiency 4-1·~lton n. Srnit h.i.. aledonia, H-l 5-Dale n mck l....\ViIl larns ton. ..-1 My time is my own, in a- general way. 6-\\ ard 1. Hodge Snovar, it-I 7-Thnma' _I- Harm rme th .J ohnson Fret:lnnd, !I-gim r \ "ar-n r IO-A. J • Brindley \'·. Branch, It-3 ll-Edmun nounC'\·, H-l Trav rse 'ily :::ia;;·r.............. tephenson H-2 And nobody shoves me about Or tells me I must, be it labor or play, Or cares if I chortle or pout. TE DIRECTORS AT LARGE I'm quite independent of bosses and doc s Glea: on E. Halli ill .......•ladwtn, R-4 I wear no man's collar, for 00 h. Your final measure of feed value is "dollar effi- Hobert E .• mith Fowlervill " H-2 Walter '·iohtman l· nnvill , U-l I rise if I think opportunity knocks: ciency," the amount of feed required for a dozen PURPOSE OF FARM R pre. nting Or I sit and consider the Truth. Einar E. Ungren Editor BUREAU WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU eggs. This measure is becoming increasingly Sub crtptton : 40 c nt a year. The purpose of this Associa- .11'. I.' K nnedy Posen, R-I You would think that Old Hiram, with lime on his ands, bout: important as each day goes by. To help you tion shall be the advancement Would be choring all over the place Limit d to Fe rrn Bur au :\lembers. of our members' interests edu- TIepre!' nting cationally, legislatively and FARM BUREAU YOUNG PEOPLE With polished perfection of buildings and lands reach that goal Farm Bureau has formulated its Vol. 36 June 1, 1958 No.6 economically. Hilbert chulze Pigeon, R-I But that simply isn't the case. 18% Pullet Grower "H i-Efficiency" line of poultry feeds. I haven't the time to perform as I might The duties I ought to push through All Mash Pullet Grower C mmunuy Farm Because I'm so busy from morning till night With things I would much rather do. F,B. Hi-Efficiency Layer Farm Bureau Hi-Effiolency formulas contain not only high levels of energy, but also high levels of I hoe in the garden, for that's my career Concentrate 42% Bureaus Inflicting no cause for complaint, But the hen :house needs painting and has for a ~ar- I just simply don'! like to paint! F.B. Hi ..Efficiency All protein, vitamins nutrients and minerals. are in better balance. In addition, Therefore, all a CLARE L. McGHAN Mash Layer 17% higher percentage of the nutrients is utilized for Coordinator of Community Farm Bureaus for M~:"B I could cite you examples to show what I mean And you would quite doubtless concur. egg production •.• resulting in the production We expect to see a new record e tabli hed this year in our F.B. Hi-Efficiency Cage The whole human race is ccustomed to lean of a dozen eggs on less feed • . . resulting in Community Farm Bureau program. We hav 1,683 Community Quite a ways toward the things they prefer. Layer 16.5% Farm Bureaus now. This leaves 17 new groups to reach the CREATER DOLLAR EFFICIENCY. goal of 1700. What county will have the honor of having the We have plenty of time for our favorit jobs 1700th group? Or our favorite- sports and the rest Michigan has the distinction of having more Community But life is too brief and our soul seldom throbs Buy where you see Farm Bureaus than any other State Farm Bureau. We should n~ bc ~tisfi d until ev ryFarm+~~~'~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For the chores we sincerely detest. this emblem. It's your FE D DEPA TMENT Bureau mernb has the oppgr- Van Buren 24. Total 204. East CenJral Region-Arenac R. S. Clark (8-14-57) .guide to quality prod. tunity of participating in a com- m unity group. South East Region-Branch 11, Bay 23, Clare 12, Gladwin 16, Gratiot 20, Isabella 22, Mid- Editor's Note: These verses were written some time ago by ucts for better farming. FA E VICES, INO. 18, Calhoun 30, Hillsdale 31, land, 12, Saginaw 33. Total 1491 R. S. Clark and were among others of his unpublished poems. We want to pay tribute here to the fine Horts of the County Jackson 21, Lenawee 40, Monroe North West Region - Antrim ~-~-~~~~----.~-.,..----:.....,-'-----.,~~---:~.,--~--~--_--.:....-~~--,~--=-~~~-~~~~~~~~--..:..-_--~----~--~--:---------- ommunity Group Committees 34, Washt naw 54, Wayne 12. 13, Benzie 11, Charlevoix 15, Kal- in the maint nance and promo- Total 240. tion of ommunity Farm Bu- kaska 8, Manistee 20, Missaukee I Central Region Clinton 49, 23, orth West Michigan 37, reaus. Without their work, this Eaton 44, Gene ee 32, Ingham Wexford 11. Total 138. record ould not have been 33, Ionia 33, Livingston 45, Shia- achiev d. Following is a list of wassee 23. Total 259. North East Region-Alcona 22, County arm Bureaus and the Alpena 27, Cheboygan 24, Emmet number of Communit Farm Bu- Thumb Region - Huron 78, 14, 10 co 17, Montmorency 12, 1 au each has: Lape l' 25, Macomb 40, Oakland Ogemaw 29, Otsego 4, Presque I I 20, Sanilac 40, St. Clair 22, Tus- Isle 20. Total 169. South Test R gion-Allegan cola 4,4. Total 269. 30 Barry 34 Berrien 38, Cass 14 Upper Peninsula - Baraga 3, Kalamazoo, 39, St. Joseph 25, West Central Region-Kent 43, Chippewa 15, Delta 9, Houghton Mason 11, M co ta 22, Montcalm 4, Mackinaw-Luce 6, Marquette- MICHIGAN FARM NEWS 19 Muskegon 10, Newaygo 19, Alger 6, Menominee 12. Total 55. Oceana 14, Ose ola 22, Ottawa 40. 2 June 1, 1958 Total 200. AWARD GROUPS APRJL. Gold Star: Mecosta county; Pleasant View Commun- ity Farm Bureau, Mrs. Dorothy Emmons, secretary; A I pen a county, Star Community Farm Bureau, Mrs. Alfred Theim, sec- retary. SNACKEROO Silver Star: Manistee county, It's a tall mug of Milk and a sizzling Lakeside Community Farm B - reau, Pat Boynton, secretary; Bunyanburger topped with toasted Washtenaw county Town Hall Cheese. (Burgers made with Nonfat Dry Youre looking at more than a million dollars' worth of Community Farm Bureau, Mrs. Floyd Atkinson, secretary; Van Milk are extra juicy.) Salad is Cottage diescl locomotiv s-part of the 4112 billion dollars' worth Buren county, Twin Lakes Com- Cheese,Dole Sliced Pineapple, lettuce. I put into service by the railroads since World \ ar II. munity Farm Bureau, Olivia Mc- Allister, secretary; Genesee coun- Th se n \V locomotives - and nearly 10 billion dollars' ty, Howes Community Farm Bu- \ orth of other improvements - have mad, for b Her reau, Mrs. Mae Claxton, secre- service, greater efficiency and lower co ts. They have tary. he n a leading counterweapon in the railroads' fight against the inflationary forces of higher wa s, prices, tao.es and other costs. B cause of such improvements, postwar iner ases in railroad rates have been much 1 ss than waul 1 otherwise hav b en necessary. nd railroads can keep on improving services and n reducing costs - if the money or credit for further improvements can be f?und. But that mel ns earnings - and railroad earninzs ar harply reduced by out- be · dat d public polici s which favor competing forms of Three trips will be available transportation. 0 th nation is denied some of the b ne- for Michigan Farm Bureau mem- bers who wish to attend the fits of ontinu d railroad progress - , nd you lose, too. annual meeting of the American SOUPE STARTER BIG TIMBER SPECIAL ALL-AMERICAN SHORTCAKE I In your intere t - in the interest of everyone in ber 7 to 11. Farm Bureau at Boston, Decem- Hot 'n hearty idea-to one can Camp.. 'For golden brown fish fillets,dip in Evap- How about one tonight? For.a true bis- m rica - railroads should he permitted to compete on bell's CondensedT mato Soup add equal orated Milk, roll in bread crumbs, pan- cuit shortcake, tender and flaky, add I-Train from Lansing. Detroit amount of Milk, heat. Serve piping hot fry in Butter. Serve with mashed pota- .:6~: real Cream to Bisquick.Spread hot baked equal terms. They ask no more; thcy boukl have no J . s. and Toledo to Boston. Leave De- cemb r 6, return from Boston with a pat of real utter melting in too toes whipped with Evaporated ~:-:'rn~ short ake with Butter. Add sweet.. D cemb r 11. Cost of transporta- center. Tastes great! Lots of protein, too. Milk. Garnish with buttered peas. ~ ~'W ened berries, Whipped Cream. tion, hotel rooms, etc., for this trip will be announced later by Michigan Farm Bureau. 2-Train to New York and Bo ton leaves Chicago December 1. Michigan people board train at Toledo. Arrive ew York morning of D cember 2" At ew York members of the Illinoi , Michigan, and other mid- western Farm Bureaus will have five days for sightseeing and hopping. They will visit United Nations and Empire State build- ings, and attend a Broadway stage show. Cost of the ew York trip is estimated at $200 per person for train fare, lodgings, and tour features. Arrives at Boston De- cember 7, leaves Boston for Mich- igan December 11. ICE CREAM MAPLE CUPS CHEESE 'N HAM PUFF PEANUT BUTTER PUDDIN' Trim crusts from bread slices, spread Sparkling idea! Line individual casse- Pour 2 cupsMilk into mixingbowl.Blend with mixture of equal parts of melted roles with Reynolds Wrap. Fill with in 2 heaping tablespoons peanut butter. Butter and Log Cabin Syrup. Press into Cheese and Ham Fondue. (See cook- Add 1 package Vanilla Jell-O Instant muffin tins. Bro in hot oven. Cool. book for basic Fondue recipe. Add diced Pudding, beat according to directions. Add Vanilla Ice Cream. Top with sYrUP. ham, bake.) Foil saves clean..up time. Top with Whipped Cream. Here they are-delicious and wholesome dairy foods- best buys on the map during June. And dairy foods are at their finest right now! High in th flavor and nourishme t. Better chart a co e straight for your grocer. Lay in plenty of dairy foods for good eating during June. AMER CAN DAIRY ASSOCIAT .o.=; MICH~~L._, I 702 Ichtslan National Tower • Ino. Michigan (Wth the Mlchloan Dep rtment of Agr.tcuttur cooper ~ You never outgrow your need , D I,., forfoo • m de "' milk tions. Mrs. Ina Lahti, Houghton. Where Blue Cro•• units of Baylor University whenperson who contributes most to "Your Farm Bureau" is a Marquette-Alger County Farm he devised the prepayment pro- the advancement of the volun- Idea Came From gram. In 28 years it has grown tary prepaid health plans. shrewd analysis and critical eval- Bureau will organize soon. The Blue Cross movement to to supplying protection against uation of Farm Bureau, published prepay hospital expense was ini- the cost of hospital illness for by McGraw-Hill Book Company, tiated in 1929 by Dr. Justin Ford Kimball for a small group of Dal- las, Tex., school teachers. more than 55 million Americans. Dr. Kimball died in 1956. The Justin Ford Kimball Award, a Right Now In" New York, N. Y. It is also a time-saving working guide for Farm Bureau officers, commit- Grain Drying Dr. Kimball was executive vice-president of the medical medal and certificate will be pre- sented annually hereafter to the Farm Bureau tees, meetings. Copies of this book may be obtained by sending your order And Storage Wanted: Young men for JERRY CORDREY and check for $3.00 to: Michigan OrganizaJion Coordinator of MFB Farm Bureau, 4000 North Grand On The Farm training so they can take key II positions in the feed and River, Lansing, Michigan-atten- grain industry. Michigan is first in 1958. We tion Member Service Division. HAROLD S. SCOTT now are 800 over American Farm Some 50 young men will attend ----- ---.- Bureau Federation goal and 600 Grain drying and storage on the the 7th annual Elevator Career (Medicated Worming Salt) over state goal. Young PeopleWelcome farm is becoming more popular Day at the Union Memorial Build- New Membership Committees At Clear Lake Camp because it is a most profitable ing at Michigan State University, • method for marketing grains. Increases for the 1958-59 drive have met in many counties. Michigan Farm Bureau Young By drying and storing high People's Camp will be held June moisture grains on the farm, the East Lansing, all day June 26. The object Career Day is to interest young men in a com- Mid-Year District Meetings 18 to 22 at Clear Lake Camp, farmer has full control of his daily gain" now underway involve the Exec- Dowling, Barry County. This is grain crops. utive, Membership, Community a leadership camp for rural young He can dry small grains up to bined college short course' of study, and six months of on the job training with pay for careers ., •• says Wisconsin cattle farmer . Group, Citizenship, and Resolu- people between the ages of 16 and 22% moisture content or shell corn in the elevator and farm supplies tions Committees. These Com- 28. Program includes educational and soybeans up to 30% moisture business. mittees will review program topics, discussion, challenges and content, right on the farm. goals, set state goal for 1959, rec ation with state and nation- The entire grain elevator and By storing and drying his grains, farm supplies business in Mich- review organization problems, ally-known instructors. All rural he can hold them on the farm for suggest changes in County young people interested in Farm the best market price instead of igan supports the Elevator and Relationship Agreement and Bureau Young People's activities having to sell at low, harvest time Supply Short Course at Mich- elect District representatives to are welcome to attend. Total cost prices. igan State University. Most of the State Committee on agree- only $18. the young men coming for Career It is reliably estimated that a Day will be with some elevator ments and State Discussion Topic farmer can dry grain on the farm Committee. Meeting dates by manager. Other interested young for as low as 2 to 3c a bushel. men are invited to come. Districts: Houghton is 69th Before combining equipment • 1-May 27, Paw Paw High Nearly 150 graduates of the 18 There is a High Quality Hardy Salt for every purpose. was introduced, the farmer left his months are working in elevators; • School, 8:15 p.m. Write today for complete information. HARDY SALT CO. • • 2-June 16, Hillsdale High School, 8:15 p.m. Farm B'ureau wheat, oats and soybeans in the field to dry naturally, providing the weather was with him. 24 others are taking on-the-job training in elevators. • 3-June 17, Dixboro Methodist If you are interested, or would Church, 8:15 p.m. 4-May 28, Gaines Town Hall, 8:15 p.m. In Upper Before the corn picker, he left corn stand in the shocks to dry thoroughly before cribbing it. like to apply for a scholarship for the term starting in Septem- ber, write to George Greenleaf, You save ';tJ«Il, way But when modern machinery 5-June 6, Farm Bureau Cen- ter, 8:15 p.m. 6-June 2, Marlette Hi g h Peni isula and mechanical improvements came to the farm, the production Short Course Dep't, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. Concret Pipe Irrigation per man on grain harvesting was School, 8:15 p.m. WESLEY s. HAWLEY 7-June 11, Fremont Commun- greatly increased. This mechani- With a concrete pipe irrigation system you can ea it Coordinator for UP zation created definite problems ity Building, 8:15 p.m. 8-June 10, Midland Library, Houghton County Farm Bureau for grain raising farmers. Inventions of alue control water and thus make possible higher yi ld ~ With higher yields per acre and Such a system provides the following aving: 8:15 p.m. 9-June is the 69th. It was organized 12, Mesick Hi g h April 23rd. mechanical harvesting, on-the- Are at Suppressed 1. SAVI GS ON WATER. ou can easily regulate th School, 8:15 p.m. farm drying and storage permits Dupont vice-president Samuel The board of directors includes: watering time and the amount of water for any crop, lOW-June 3, Inland Lakes Joseph St. Amour of Chassell, the farmer to hold his field grain Lenher said at Cornell Univer- School, Indian River, 8:15 p.m. losses to a minimum. sity in April: A concrete pipe system reduces the seepage and vapo- president; Carl Wirtanen, Chas- Even though moisture content "I have read stories for years ration losses found in open earth ditch sy terns. 10E-June 4, Fairview High sell, vice president; Ernest Hen- is high, he can harvest, store and School, 8:15 p.m. drickson of Calumet, member dry without being forced to sell - 2. SAVI . GS ON LABOR. Simple control operate an 11-June 30, Rapid River, -------------- We have been protecting Michi n farmers American Legion Hall, 1:30 p.m. executive committee; Robert Bac- high moisture grain at low har- entire concrete pipe system. Onetman can irrigate mol' cus, Lake Linden; Paul Salo, vest-time prices. acres because there's le s backbreaking shovel wor • against costly crop damage by hail storms 40 new Community Groups, Chassell; Matt Lahti, Houghton, Agricultural engineers have de- 3. SAVI GS 0 WEED CONTROL. A concrete pip since 1911. Our records show that we had only 17 to go for 1700. and Mrs. Darlene Siekas of Chas- veloped metal grain drying bins hail on 69 days in the past two years during Farm Bureau Young People's sell. Mrs. Dorothy Ruska of which will dry and store up to irrigation system eliminates earth ditches and the never- the crop season. Insurance is your only pro- Camp June 18-21 at Clear Lake. Chassell is is sec'y-treas. 2,200 bushels in individual bin ending expense of weed and brush control. The Farm Bureau Women's Committee chairmen are: Mrs. units. Forced air fan drying is tection against loss from the time crops come Program Planning Committee Darlene Siekas, Women's Com- used to bring the grain moisture 4. SAVI GS ON LA D. Because a concrete pipe sy - up until harvested. Write us for full details meets June 18 and 19. mittee, Matt Lahti, chairman, content down to a safe level. tem is mostly underground, you don't take valuable or see your local agent. Over $20 million The Farm Supply Tour August Membership Committee, Car 1 In some instances, farmers have land out of production, as in open ditch systems. 7 and 8. Wirtanen, chairman, Resolutions found that increased income from insurance now in force. Discussion Leader Meetings Committee, and Paul Salo, chair- their grain the first season has For more information about concrete pipe irrigation held during April and May were man of the Commodity Commit- paid for the bin. systems, send coupon today for helpful free bookl t. very successful with a total at- tee. tendance of 1535. The Community Committee in- The complete package metal bin ------PASTE COUPON ON BACK OF POSTCARD AND MAIL TODAY-- •••• ··, AGENCY OPENINGS IN SOME TERRITORIES A new book entitled "Your cludes the wife of each director, that can be easily set up, is the Farm Bureau" written by Alice and will elect its chairman soon. most popular. These package units FOR POULTRY PORT LA N D C EM EN T ASS 0 C IAT ION ~ Ausenational organization to improve and extend th. of portland cement and concrete throUlh Write to: Sturgis is now available to Farm usually contain a steel grain bin, 2108 Michigan National Tower, lansing 8, Mich. scllntlfic research and enllneerlnl field work, Bureau members at the cost of Houghton County Farm Bureau a steel perforated floor and an Please send free booklef on concrete pipe MICHIGAN $3 per copy. Mrs. Sturgis is Women's committee is: Mrs. Dar- electric drying fan, which usually Irrigation systems and (list subjects): Name' --.-_-;- .•••..• __ widely recognized both as the lene Siekas, chairman; Mrs. Dor- is portable. St. or R. No., .•••..• •..••••.• foremost parliamentarian and as othy Baccus, Lake Linden; Mrs. the leading authority on the Vieno Hendrickson, Calumet; Success or failure is simply an City Slate'--,. _ workings of voluntary organiza- Mrs. Ellen Tuomi, Chassell; and expression of your state of mind. 107 N. BUTLER BLVD . • LANSING 1, MICH. ay e e , • TESTS HAVE PROVED that pasture yields can be doubled or treble WHE YOU FERTILIZE, be ure JOU' u by top dressing with a high analysis fertilizer • • • Your profits per FARM BUREAU because: acre •Increase. • it carries higher analy i • ON MOST SOILS $1 worth of Farm Bureau fertilizer can return up to $4 worth of beef or milk. As a cheap source of feed, nothing rivals good • it costs you less, to get th b • pasture. • it is granular. AT TODAY'S PRICES 100 pounds of real feed (digestible nutrients) can • it's adapted to your soil. be "bought" from pasture for half th e cost of corn and one-third the cost of oats. • you can buy it bagged or bulk. FARM BUREAU Granulated,HiKh Analysis plant foods are manufactured with your profit in mind. Available also in bulk at a savinKs at many of our dealers. Plant food D WHEN YOU ORDER fertilizer, specify FARM BU EAU. You own the Farm Bure u fert-lizer plants... so why not do bu iness with yourself? F r ; at Traverse Ci s. The Rev. Thom- Mrs. Jackson County. Women's Com- mittee is asking their group for gifts for th 4-H building pro- son of the Caro E.W.B. <;hurch gave us a very interesting and Ladie .Ar nvited to witched, Bothered and Bewilder- ed" contained many laughs and th~ women er mo t re pon iv pewa women's committee food f stival a visit at Kinross 4-11 building Jun 2e? Mr. Francis Spencer of Almont R-1, president of Lapeer County gram in memory of Mr. and Mrs. informative talk on prisons and at the question and answer per- rri n County Farm Bureau om n' Committee met May 15. . Frank Duerr, Be rien coun- Richard Spink, who so tragically lost their lives in a motel in Alabama. Plans were completed mental ho pital . D e 7 WCamp ne to 5 iod. Delta County Farm' Bureau Women's Committee have el ct- Mrs. Sara Clements, Manistee ed: Chairman - Mrs. Albert Farm Bureau, represents Mem~er- ship District 6 on the ResolutIOns Committee for the 39th annual for our Rural-Urban Day June The Camp Committee of the Mrs. Arthur Schmuckal, 4041 county chairman, invited us over Whybrew, Vice chairman - Mrs. meeting of the Michigan Farm ty cl rk, spoke on county gov. rn- Mrs. Dale Root. Chairman for the fall m tmg. Now about ment and taxes. He explained 13. Mrs. Marjorie Karker and Northwest Michigan Farm Bureau Beitner road, Traverse City. orton Schire, Secretary - Mrs. Bureau in November, 1958. We Mrs. Mildred Olmer, home dem- B rryton R-I invites Farm Bureau women to Bring pillow , bedding, towels the counties: Llewellyn Larson, Citizenship regret that District 6 was missing how ach office functions and onstration agent, will speak. attend the annual Farm Bureau and blanket . chairman - Mrs. John Olson, in the 1958 Resolutions Committee how clos ly they co-ordinate District 7 is making plans for Women's camp June 3-4-5 at Benzie is getting ready for a Safety chairman-Mrs. The 21h day program includes Gus Mc- announcement published in this with one another. Lenaw County. 46 members camp AUgus~ 5-6 at School Sec- 'Twin Lakes 4-H Gilbert Lodge big centennial in July and Farm Fadden, Legislative chairman- good speakers on timely topics, Bu eau Women are doing their Mrs. Ted Sundin. Next meeting paper for April 1. Anyon having articles of enjoyed sack lunch May 1 at tion Lake In Mecosta ~ounty. near Traverse City. mu ic, recreation, vening enter- clothing, yarn, jewelry, ~ards for Madison Center. After our busi- District 8 members WIll be The theme this year i "Hands part. tainments, and a tour and picnic. is July 29. th m ntally retarded In Battle ness meeting we toured the guests. An interesting program Around the World." Mrs. Ells- Registration starts at 9 a.m. Tues- The word 'dinosaur' is Greek Kalkaska. recovering from the Cre k are asked to 'bring them Franklin Ice Cream Company in is planned. . Please contact your worth Behne, camp chairman, day, June 3. Lunch at noon. Pro- trout festival, is planning a get- Menominee County met May 21 for 'terriule lizaru', to the next meeting. Toledo. local commlt~ee member for ad- and Mrs. Harold Fromholtz, pro- gram starts at 1:30 p.m, together on 4-H Day. at Powers. Topics of the day ditional details. gram chairman, and their com- Directions to Twin Lakes camp: were: 1-Safety Survey Report, MICHIGAN FARM C ss County Farm Bure.au Manistee has had a meeting on 2-Michigan's Blue Print of RU- June Women's Committee met with Mr . Adrian Parker, May 6, Mrs. Mrs. John C. Watling. Chairman Mason County. A "Get Ac- quainted Luncheon" at Scott- mittees promise a program inspiration, education, fellowship of At Traverse City, west on West Front Street to County Highway gardening. (I hope you've had ral Progre s. 14 ville Community Hall was at- and fun. 610. Camp i about 6 mi s out more rain than we have.) h ster Ball presiding. Mrs. Lee Bath R-I Bakeman presented the Civil ~e- tended by 75 guests. Mrs. Ale. The cost for accommodations of Traverse City. Watch for Gil- Missaukee doesn't say it-but f nse Chairman of Dowagiac, Farm Bureau Women's Com- who gave a v ry informative talk. mittees of our District met May 1 at the Dimondale Church with Kennedy of Posen, our state chairman, urged the women to take an active part in all Farm and meals is $12. Be sure to make reservations at once by writing done for safety in case of attack. bert Lodge signs. your last meeting sounded like a "Fun Day" to me. Drat it all, I was sick! t Saginaw County. 150 Farm Bu- , Kalamazoo County Farm Bu- Eaton County women hostesses. Bureau activities. There are four divisions for r au Women's Committee, 33 Dr. Wesley Erbe 0 the Univer- groups met at the Galesburg sity of Michigan, spoke on "Edu- Mecosta County Farm Bureau protection: Evacua.tion, under- reau women and friends enjoyed the annual rural-urban Northwest and Wexford are confer- getting ready for big smorgas- to M thodist Church May 5 for pot- cational Needs in Our Schools." Women's Committee observed .ground shelters WIth at least ence. 27 groups were present. bords June 8 and 14 respectively. uck dinner. Michigan Week by showing the, three feet of earth, decontamina- Miss Margaret Herring, an ex- This is contributive to Expansive We were urged as parents to Associated Country Women of I tion, and training of committees change student from Kent, Eng- Marketing which has ever been Mrs. Robert Weisgerber ?f ta e a more active interest in the World slides. We're having to provide care. A booklet, land, described her home life in a good Farm Bureau policy. Ionia showed slides on her trip our childr n's education by get- a county-wide meeting at the "Home Protection," was recom- to Ceylon in 1957 as Michigan's ting acquainted with their teach- England and how things differ park at Barryton June 9. Pic- mended for study. here. D strict 10- representative to the ACWW. Anita Van Middlesworth wer ers and visiting the school and Mrs. Florence Glidden and Mrs. learning what is being taught. Mrs. John Watling was re- nic dinner at noon. Mrs. Mar- jorie Karker will speak. All members are invited. IS rc 8 Mrs. Vernon Vane. Chairman East Jordan R-3 ·....,-her chosen as delegates to Twin elected district chairman for a Mrs. Albert Schmiege. Chairman Mrs. Oliver Tompkins. Chairman Lakes Camp, June 3-5. Mrs. two-year term and Mrs. Walter Montcalm County Women's Chesaning R-2 Traverse CitYI R-I The District meeting was at Smith told of plans being made Mitchell of Genesee County as Committee met at the home of Charlevoix in April. Mrs. Hiram for spring camp for 1959. vice - chairman. Mrs. Robert Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buskirk in Arenac County. Mrs. Hilda Looking out of my window, I Brock was elected 2nd vice-pres- Reese, Sr., of Clinton County, May. Mrs. Rex Eldred of Ed- Selle reported on bills in the would write: "The earth is the ident to fill a vacancy. St. Joseph County Women's continues as secretary. more told the work Edmore has legislature. We shall elect offi- Lord's and the fullness thereof." Mrs. Karker reported on the Committee heard Mrs. Marjorie done in regard to Civil Defense. cers in June. Orchards in full bloom, solid Food Comes First Conference at Karker discuss public relations Clinton County women, 39 of white and green whichever way Washington, and urged women to at the' Rural-Urban meeting in us, visited Kroger Distribution Muskegon County. Oscar An- Clare County. Twenty-two of one looks. enter the essay contest "What Cent rville May 6. The meeting Center, Hekman Biscuit Com- derson of Lansing, representative us toured the Dow Plant at Mid- As our hired man says "It can Freedom Means to Me." was sponsor d by the St. Joseph pany and General Electric at of Farm Bureau Services, gave a land, two hours and 11 miles of get real confusin' back thar in the County Farm Bureau Women's Grand Rapids May 6. All Kroger demonstration of Farm Bureau interesting sights. We saw Saran hills." Close by, a pair of robins Antrim County Women's Com- Committee. stores west of U.S. 27 throughout paints at our April meeting. Wrap from its beginnings to are rearing their young. My! mittee heard Supervisor Scott Wars are caused by problems, Michigan are supplied from this Farm Bureau now handles all packaging for various uses. what homemakers they have Morrison speak on township and and problems are caused by peo- giant center. A meat cutting kinds of paints from barn paints Isabella County. We made our been! county governments. Mr. Miller ple, Mrs. Karker said. We need class was in session as we to interior house paints and var- membership goal. Mrs. Nicholas of Elk Rapids said often it's more We met at Mills Community better understanding between arrived. nishes. Cuthbert told us 350 kinds of House, Benzonia. Benzie Coun- important to know what not to those of different races, differ- At Hekman Biscuit Company Muskegon Women's Committee birds live in Michigan. do in first aid. I She ty's Anne Rockwell, chairman, in ent cultures, different religions, we saw cookies in all stages of observed Michigan Week with a showed slides of many pretty charge. There were 95 women in Charlevoix County saw a film and different living conditions if preparation and packaging. very interesting and informative attendance, 35 delegates from on cancer. 23 members enjoyed there is to be peace in the At General Electric we were program on the history of Mich- birds. shown all the latest mechanical seven counties. a trip across the Mackinac bridge World. igan from the days of the Indians Midland County. The group The results of the election and lunch in St. Ignace. Business equipment for the home. to the present time. Van Buren County. Mrs. Claire will send clothing to Sgt. Werner were: Mrs. Tompkins was re- meeting later with Mrs. Milton Leedy was hostess to the Wo- Genesee Women's Committee Krenzer for relief work in Kara- elected and Mrs. William Hooli- Shirew. Newaygo County. Dr. Wendell men's Committee May 6. Mrs. observed "Michigan Day" May 6 chi, Pakistan. We sent clothing han succeeds Mrs. Fay Lingg, Charlevoix ladies are planning Rooks spoke to the Newaygo Peterson, R.N., said it is im- at the Flushing M. E. Church Women's Committee on mental to him in Korea and Formosa. whose term as vice-chairman ex- a Rural-Urban tea in -Cheboygan portant to carry health cards, with Lapeer and Livingston health. He informed the group Gladwin County. Eleven groups pired. Mrs. Bacon substituted for in September, Pay what you will, you can't 'buy a better paint at any especially when traveling. Fur- County women as guests. 54 of some of the things the public heard a very interesting . . M' 1 Mrs. Boursaw as secretary, who IC 1- . 'U (She J ki ti f Emmet County women will see price. Let your Farm Bureau dealer prove that statement nishing our new kitchen was dis- ladies were served' luncheon. can do to help. igan Week description of Mich- .~~~ . reco~:~ m:u:n~tfII s~~~ af~ a cancer film in June, followed during his June Paint Sale. He Is offering many.. many cussed and a committee appoint- Mrs. Cuthbertson of Flint gave bargains ••• stop in and save •. an interesting account of the igan. Mrs. Shearer passed out "take it easy.") by a .tour planned by the Burns ed to buy silverware and dishes. Oceana County. Mrs. Karker the completed cook books. c1inic. ' Each month a different Distric 2 history of Genesee County and told of her experience as the the city of Flint. Mrs. Arthur representative from our State to Marvin De'Young, superinten- Gratiot County. A panel of dent of Old Mission Consolidat- group takes magazines to hospi- tals. LOOK AT THESE SPECIALS: Sobey was appointed to the a National Civil Defense Council. four teachers presented the wor ed schools, gave a splendid talk Reg. $5.35 No. 201 White House Paint $4.85* Mrs. Geo. Crisenbery. Chairm n County Resolutions Committee. She told of what is being done of the schools from kindergarte on the aims of education, tracing Otsego County Women's Com- Reg. $5.35 No. 1701 White House Primer $4.85~:~ Jackson. R-S to prevent a bomb attack on through high school. A most en- the growth of our schools from mittee met with Mrs. Arthur Ingham. County women met at our Cou,ntry and what is being [oyable and instructive progra . earliest times. His theme: "Be- Estelle, near Gaylord, for lunch- Reg. $4.25 No. 241 Creosote White Calhoun County. 22 members the Delhi Hall for a Rural Urban eon and heard Mrs. Vernon Vance Fence and Barn Paint $3.85* of Calhoun County Women's meeting with a United Nations speak on the American Farm Bu- Reg. $4.05 Rich Red $uper Barn Paint , $3.65::~ Farm Bureau met May 6 at Guild program. Hall, Tekonsha. We voted to pay for one full and two half reser- Shiwassee County Women had their annual May tea May 5. The The Home Flow Garden reau convention. District 11 *The above are gallon prices, In case lots or 5-gallon palls. They are just a- few of the many items your Farm Bureau • vations to Northwest Camp. The dealer has on sale. See him soon. Older members are honored at ladies have lens-wicks for sale. Mrs. Ken Corey, Chairman this meeting. Mrs. Marjorie They also have medical and health identification cards for Karker was 'guest speaker. nnual Flowering Plants for he Garden Stephenson a-i These prices will be in effect at most Farm Bureau Chippewa County Women's Paint Dealers from June 2nd to June 30th. Farm Bureau members of the f county. We voted $25 to CROP District 6 Committee met May 7 for dessert H.L.R. CHAPMAN young seedlings become over- Tender annuals require much lunch. Mrs. Elliott Hancock out- towards sending bulls to Greece. Mrs. Allyn Gordon. Chairman Garden Clubs Lecturer crowded before they reach the the same treatment as half-hardy lined plans for June 28 smorgas- PAINT DEPARTMENT Mr. Glaza, county superintend- Croswell. R-2 stage for thinning out. The annuals except that they must be bord "Boost Chippewa County." ent of schools, spoke to us on Annuals are plants which grow seedlings must have ample light children and why we have JU- venile delinquents. District 6 annual spring meet- from seeds; produce their flow- and air. grown in a glass house until they are in flower after which some This is Mackinac Bridge dedica- tion week. Won't you pay Chip- FARM BUREAU SERVI~ES, IND. ing was held April 15 at the San- ers, their seeds, and die, - all of them may be used as house --------------- -'- _ ilac County Farm Bureau Build- within a year. An easy method is to sow the plants. Hillsdale County. District 2 ing at Sandusky. There were 178 There are many plants which seeds in lines, spaced at the dis- held its spring meeting May 13 present. Sanilac county won the in nature are perennial that may tance apart the plants are t Nearly all annuals like at Wheatland Grange with 109 traveling gavel for having the be grown in our gardens as an- finally grow. This method I plenty of sunlight. They suf- present. Don Weaver, education- most present. fer when planted in a too nuals. recommended when seed of some al department of University of The Top-Notchers group from shaded part of the garden. Michigan, spoke on school curri- Lapeer won a prize for having hardy annuals is sown in the True annuals and plants fall to produce early flowers the culums. Norris Hotchkin of Farm the most present from one com- that may be treaied like Many annuals are low growing Bureau Services gave a paint munity. Huron county won first next season. them. are valuable for the plants, nevertheless, they may demonstration. Mrs. Charles prize for having the best made garden. need staking in the early stages Stucki entertained with beautiful name tags. Our oldest mother of growth for best appearance Attention must be given to Swiss singing and a brief talk present was Mrs. Ida Lautner, 84, about Switzerland. of Croswell. Don Weaver of the selecting kinds and varieties most later. I i~ii~ University of Michigan, spoke on suitable to the location where List of Annuals which can be ::~{;K, "What the School Should be they are to grow, and for the planted outdoors after the last -·:~t Teaching." purpose for which they are frost, and this important informa- planted. I tion concerning them: Lapeer County. Fifteen Lapeer ame, color of flowers, height County women enjoyed a delic- Annuals may be planted in plant grows, distance between ious dinner and a fine program as beds by themselves, or they may plants in final planting. guests of Genesee Farm Bureau be used in conjunction with per- women at the Flushing Methodist ennials in the perennial border. FO~ SUNNY LOCATIONS They also make exceUent ma- Ageratum, blue, rose, Violet, 6 to Church, May 6. Many acquaintances made at terial for planting in window I 1 final Inchex high, 12 Inchex apart in planting. Lapeer when Genesee women boxes, urns and vases. Amaranth" red, 30" hi~h, 15':, ap~rt. were guests, were renewed and strengthened. Many annuals, such as the More such meet- petunia, have a long flowering I Balsam, pink, r .d, white, 1 17" apart. • high, Calendula, y 'lIow, orang, 16" hi h, MRS. JOSEPH REHKOPF ings should be held. period, that is if their produc- 10" apart. tion of seed is restrained by Candytutt, lavender, crimson, 10" St. Clair County. Fifteen groups removing flowers past their best high, 10" apart. were represented and nine guests bloom. I China Aster, blu, white, 12 to 20" high, 12" apart. pink, purple, present at our May meeting. There are three classes of Cockscomb, crimson, yellow, 16 to Plans were made for a potluck annuals, hardy annuals, half- 30" high, 12" apart. dinner, each farm family to bring hardy annuals, and tender an- Coreopsis, r d, )" llow, 36" high, 18" a city guest. MR. CHAPMAN apart. I nuals. Mrs. Frederick Ludwig spoke Cosmos, pink, roo , white, 36" high, to us about cancer. She had just 11 annuals grow well in Whether the seeds are sown in 15" apart. fall or spring, thinning must be apart. Dahlia, various color, 1 " high, 15" returned from a Cured Cancer good loamy. well drained Congress in Washington, D. C. soil which is worked thor- attended to as soon as the seed- Four-O'Clock, pink, r d, white, Sh was a repr sentative from oughly before planting. lings are large enough to handle y llow, 21" hi h, 15" c part. conveniently. Gaillardia, maroon, orange, yellow, Dairy farmer Wesley Amsdill shows off the pride of his herd to Michigan Bell's Bob Kuhn Michigan. Mrs. Basney gave the 18" high, 12" apart. citizenship report on "How is The majority of annuals like Thinning may have to be Globe.Amaranth, pur pie, rose, our Government Financed?" neutral soil. All of them detest repeated until only the plants white, 18" high, 12" apact. oming dry a the root. L.arkspur, blue, 1'0 e, lavender, S nilac County. T enty groups Hardy annuals. Seed of these which are finally going to grow white, in the position remain. 24" high, 10" apart. Marlp,0ld, bronze, orange, yellow, 6 "Suzy Spot and the telephone - our farm depends on both" were r presented with 38 pres- a.nd 24' high, 15" apart. ent. Mrs. Heussn and Mr. plants may be sown directly in Half-hardy annuals are plants Morning Glory, blue, White, crim- Frost were appointed to see about the garden. The soil should be which will not grow well if sown son, 6 to 12 ft. 2 " apart. Wesley Am dill- who not so long ago was Over the year Wes has come to rely quite a buying a refrigerator for our in good condition. A heavy, directly out-of-doors. They will Nasturtium, yellow, rose, red, 12" chosen Farmer of the ~ ar by the Ann Arbor bit on his phone for conducting his business. kitchen. Mrs. Frost spoke to us pasty soil is responsible for many grow nicely if they receive the high, 12" apart. Junior Chamber of Commerce - says that two o 'U i dation." Mrs. D im failures. Petunia, red. blue. pintc, whit, 8 His family depend on it, too, for many house- shelter of the greenhouse or to 24" high, 11" apart. things make a whole lot of difference to the from our County Health Depart- hold need • And they all know that their friend Depth of sowing seed is im- home in their 'early stages of high, Phlox, red, violet, white, pink, 10" 10" apart. success of his farm. ment showed us a movie on portant. Small seeds should be growth. Plant in the garden in are as near as their telephone. "The St. Lawrence Seaway." The lightly covered with sifted soil, June as soon as there is no fear 6"Portulaca, pink, yellow, red, whit, high, 8" apart. First, there's Suzy Spot, the best milk pro- Butler and Cash schools and hus- while large seeds may be covered of frosts. Allover the tate, other farmers •.. store- Scarlet age, carlet, 1 " hi h, 12" ducer in hi 31-oow herd. have 0 rer 18:000 band came in the afternoon as with soil amounting to about keepers •.. professional people .•. folks of all Seed of these plants is sown apart. pounds of milk last year. guest to see the movie. three times the thickness of the in seed pans in February, March apart. Spider Plant, pink, 30" high, 15" inde ... count on their phones for help in busi- sed. Then there' the telephone. The Amsdill farm ness, aid in emergency, and for the warmth of or April, pricking the seedlings Sunflower, yellow, red, bronze, 5 to After owing, the seeds should out in flats as soon as they can 7 ft., 15" apart. is a little off the heaten track, miles out of town. friendship, And all thi for a few ceo a day. be protected against birds, mice, be handled. Verbena, red, blue, white, pink, 10" high, 18" apart, cats and dogs. The plants are grown on inside FOR SL.IGHT SHADE Since many hardy ;mnuals and gradually hardened off as rnflower, blue. pink, hts'h. 12·' a.part. hlt~ 18"' Ie IG HONE COMPANY ow quite larg • th seed must the season for planting ou ide ,.org.t. Me· ot, rue, ro , white, in D • ~ ow dairy farmers for: their e so n thinly, otherwise t approaches. 12" Ihlgh, 10" apart. contribution to the good health of the people of Michigan. sale. harles . Hi ceo orua, e a r Mil Cool afety to $1 Ad Wilson 4-can milk cooler ad- vertised in May 1 Michigan Farm ferees: (Continued from Page 1) SPECl L R TE tion I words 5 cents each per edition. Farm • 10 c nt per Figur Live lock ale News sold May 8. F pyd. Fulton, Wayne. ant l-Integratio will appear in all phases of live- NON-MEMBER advertise ke rate of 8 cents per word per edt i I think your paper is a very Farm Equ·.pm n ROGER FOERCH stock over the next ten years. good way to advertise. I had a MFB Safety Coordinator 1 very successful Polled H reford Sold tractor plow, drag, disc, We can have farm safety if we 2-lt will set the pace for efficiency In produc- drill and other equipment adver- want it. tion and marketing. MICHIOAN FARM NEWS I tised in Michigan Farm News for May 1. Mrs. Deyton Salsbury, that cause enough lost time in a We .can prevent the accidents 1, 1958 3-lt will increase competition between areas, June 5 Jackson. . year to produce 11h times the such as shifting hog and broiler production toward average wheat crop of the nation! If a similar loss occurred in in- the south. dustry, its leaders would take vigorous action. 4-Lack of adjustment to reality will invite inte- Industrial organizations would gration in new areas. be alerted to the danger. Key people would be given safety 5-lt will stimulate more rapid technology in duties and held responsible for agricultural production. their fulfillment. 3 BABY CHICKS But no such action occurs 6-Commercial feed lots will increase in number in agriculture. TOW THE .•.EW DARBY and DX At times we are almost crim- and grow larger. Cross. Do you want size. the same top early, production, large gg and inally negligent. We boast that fe d convert ion with less broodiness, our 10 year old b 'Y "can handle 7-1 t will provide ev n flow and improvemen blood. pots, and leukosis? 'rry the best buy f r 195 . Darby's are still the "10 the tractor as good as I can." of quality. yt'ar tops" in the nation. Large dts- We ignore such hazards as Count for early orders. Also 'estline o. 702 train Cross. Free literature. wearing loose or dangling cloth- 8-lt probably will develop more rapidly In the Compare the re t with the best. ing around machinery with ex- Dirk e Leghorn Farm, Zeeland., Mich- posed moving parts, broken lad- low resource areas. igan. (1-tf-25 -10b) 3 ders, extra riders on farm trac- 9-lt will invite political interference. 4 BABY PULLETS tors, and uncovered power take- offs for we think "N 0 accident BABY PULLE'l'S-STARTED PUL- will happen to us." These observatio warrant the careful scru- LET - 10% DI COU •. T if ordered now. Darby Leghorns lead 1he nation This lack of safety conscious- tiny of farmers and their organizations. in all Dirk 'e Leghorn ta.nda.rd Laying Farm, Teats Zeeland, today. Mich- ness partly explains the bad igan. (3-tf-25b) 3 accident record for agriculture. Integration in agriculture concerns the control LIMITED of farm production and marketing, and involves more direct consumer influence on farm business BIGGEST SILO SUP LYat$l, 5 each VALUE YET A CONCRETE SI LO with policies. It confronts the farmer with decisions which could seriously modify his status as an inde- pendent farm operator. • 250 gallon, every other day pick-up. 6- inch walls cast in one piece. A tower of QUALITY. A pillar 1 yr. FREE SERVICE, by local service agency. of WORKMANSHIP. Surely, Farmers need to understand the full significance the CONCRETE answer to your of integrated processes in order to successfully cope • Installed, ready to cool milk. problems. No down payment. Five years to pay. Write today with the problems and opportunities involved. for details. OTHER MODELS AT SIMILAR SAVINGS: Several of our larg cooperatives are already 7 BARN EQUIPMENT DON E. LA BREE General Contractor carrying on extensive integration practices for their BAR_~ SELF-CONTAINED: 300 gal. and 400 gal. Big Rapids, R-2 Phone 327 members .. 7-wing- gutr r 18 REMOTE: 180, 240, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800 milking parlor. _' wly d Ign d stalls. EI -trtc v nlilation. and 1,000 gallon sizes. The Georgia Cotton Growers Co..operative at cleaning guipment. Lit ratur fr . tate whlch. \Yrite Ottawa-Hitch, Atlanta is reported to have developed integrated F_ '321, Holland. •.Ilchtga.n. POLL].,D unLI~,(;ranrlHoll of Com- SEE YOUR LOCAL FARM BUREAU DEALER broiler production to a volume that exceeds the ----------- (6-2t-30b) 11 18 mander-in-Chief. polled, two with 7 eOWH. 1"1 a art cn l s. 01l1l'1'S !ItW 9 DAIRY EQUIPMENT --,---,-- ---..::...:.- soon. 'I'h roe 'l'nrJillg' h I( rs. J. B. OR MAIL THIS COUPON amount of cotton being marketed by its members. FOR Frigidair Simpson, Charlotte 3~la \ l'nnllntvlJh' It - ,J, .\Ii hi run. Highway, ll<:ato!l MILr OOLERS. Artic J t, 6 can ('ounty) (1}-1 t-:l2p) 93 -------------- The cooperative me bers of the Farm Bureau Milling Company, of w ich Farm Bureau Services top op ning and Harold D rshem, tgan. Phone ni 0 Co-op, ide op ninsr. ~lilk cans and can r ck. t. Johns R-3,.II 36I<~3. (Clinton ounty) 6 can h- APPLIANCE· AND DAIRY DEP'T (6-lt-26p) is a stockholder, are carrying on integration in -------- FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. FARM IRRIGATION with 10 DOGS aluminum heavy duty extruded poultry and livestock production through their feed P. O. BOX 960, LANSING, MICH. pipe. Costs no more than lAKE ~E "PREMIUM." Every operations. dog owner who feeds the Farm Bu- standard or lite line. Deep reau way oon realizes the top value I am Interested in your Unlco Bulk M ilk Tank. Please and shallow well drilling, Fair· The Southern States Cooperative has integrated for every Farm dollar Bur au feed spent. dealers Available through- at send your Dairy Specialist to see me. banks Morse pumps, Rain Bird Sprinklers. The best for less. broiler production in se eral states. It seems cer- out Michigan. (9-tf-25&5b) 10 Water Is our business. tain that integration of f m processes will continue. 11 FARM EQUIPMENT NAME ....................••....•••...•....•........•.................•.•..••............................• 0 •.~E "TE \~, • 'E\Y IDEA tractor HAMJLT.oN MFG. &. SUPPLY CO. The possibilities in farm cooperatives as a hay mower. Wa: 7 foot cut. Rubb sr til' .• .420. Will take 300. Good low PO Box 212 Ph. EX 6·4694 means of keeping ma • um control and bene- rubber-til' d wagon. 50. \Villiam ADDRESS •.................................•......_.••........••••.•..••....•....••....•..•...••.•...• French, 325 •.. T rritorial Road, Holland (On M·21), Mich. Plymouth, •.Itchlgan. (Waxht n w fits in the farmer's hands well deserves serious County) (6-lt-32p) 11 26 PULLETS consideration. DIRKSE LhGIIOHNS. 4 eeks, old '1' start d and baby pullet pedal- Ists. TrUCk deliveries lar e orders. The Purdue conference indicated that successful, Pure nat by train-un uuall d re- Special Offer to FARM BUREAU MEMBERS cords. Among top prorit, m: I or ran- " independent farmers can compete with integrated dom teo ta. 225 J.:'gS D r h en £uarAn- teed pertod 18 mont hs. Other lib ral guarant es, Hatching year around, production, and that the resulting problems and Free eng layer booklet. 32 page cata- ave OU log. Also agents for l l awk tna Poultry -adjustments can be met and achieved effectively Floor, Norf hcn V ntilation, and Kit- son Poultry l';quipment. Vlsttora w 1- through the initiative of enterprising farm people. come to our lara try houses windowl on M -21 bet ween ~e la nd ss 'Poul- and Holland. Dirkse Leghorn Farm, Box 169~r. Zeeland. Ml,..hiefln. I (i-tf-25&54b) 26 AND 200 GHOHTLI'~Y H'THAIN LI\.I,lfOH. ou~dLik t SAVE PulletH, Ohostley Hi wee k s old ru· Strain Leghor-n 1.115; 300 Plllh~t, 12 Wt:'elo; old f(! ,1.:'5, \\'iJ1 dpIivl I' stze- MONEY a ble 01'<1('1'1;up to !flO mlll'H. Also clay old brvd t.o lay \ 'hit!' Ito -k and w lIamp:-lhil'(' batry clJiults ill .JUTI .\I:w- 1'h('\,'on I latch!')')', Ionia. .1i~hl~an. e (Ionw Count:;· (l)-lt-25&22h) 26 31 SILOS $ will present up to 25 words of classified advertising, including your name and address, in one issue of the Michigan Farm News. It is read by 70,600 mem- button DD P&D combination omatte Heavy-Duty to silage sy temn.tlc f {ding. '110 nload rand n er - f eding for • torn 0 and I>U h- P& D Au- finest J )p.Luxe handles hard-packed or fro?, n sila~t' with just bers of the Michigan Farm Bureau. This bargain the touch gat .d ement of a button. Stave Silos '&13 are orr-u- the FARM MACHINERY world's finest and stlIJ a. a llahle with is less than half our regular classified advertising rate. FO}' SALJ<;- 'EAR: Cr 'am :ppar- • TO DOWN PA Y~\f:r; TT - AND UP TRAILEU TYPE ~1I. -. TEAP LI'- ator with Ieotr!c motor. Coal and 'I'O FrvJ" bAitS TO PA V! Write MOLL -E • '0. e.~I. 7 hay mow r for wood heating stove. .\fatt Hnrnebor- for fuJI informatlon. A if w !If a l r- sal. P. T.O. driven, Pu rcha sed new. !JOY :Whpell'r Hoad, Bay City H-3: ships avatlu hle. Dept .•• C·." C&B Silo Jsed I :-lH than 20 hour-s. Pn umatic • flChlgan. Phol1l' T\V 4-1029. (Bav ~ompany, HI - :19th Street. S. 'V., J' Orand Raptds, • [jehl", n or Dept "C" Please send your classified before June 23 for our July 1 edition. Extra til' s, extra blad '. tervliet R-2, . Iichlgan. Don "~(mr]zel, Wa> Phone HO - ounty) (6-it-24p) C&B Silo Company, !1:~8'Cochlun' Av' _ words over, 25 at 5 cents each. Figures like $12.50 or 1238, etc. 3649. (B rrten County) (6-lt-29p) 13 H1.m OAK A. ~D 'WHITE OAK in nue, Charlotte, ~fl{'higan. (4-tf-86b) 31 rough hard boards. Stored Inside for count as one word. Some of our classifications: 1. TER:~ATI ,,-AL THREE BAH. 7 year», About 2000 f('Pt. "fix~d siz .' Sold In one lot. 1. {jxl0 f et, lxI0X12 side delivery rake 30. Avery two ut row tachment, orn planter liK~ new, with f/~rtilizer 100. John D ere at- f et, lx8x 100.0 square fpet. All !'iz(:'s $125 per fe t. :\frs. Thcodor F;b- BABY CHICKS FARM FOR SALE NURSERY STOCK manure spread r on rubber $ 5. Edwin erl 111 e, 3124 E .• "ewport Hoad. Npw- Olson, 6015 "'. EJI:worth Hoad, Ann port H-2. Mich igan. (.Ionroe County). BARN EQUIPMENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FARM EQUIPMENT FARM MACHINERY PLANTS PULLETS & FLOWERS Tr cle rbor evenings R~t, only. ~Iichl~~Ln. Phone (Waeh te naw County)' (6-H-38p) 2-9081 13 CHaT J;; WATER (6-lt--t6p) F}{O.~T LOTS o~ 18 ~t. Ma.ry'a River for sale. One of the DOQS FIELD SEEDS SILOS • 'EW HaLLA. 'D CHOPPER, corn f1118t fishing spots in Michigan. Only FARM HELP FARM FOR RENT WANTED FOR SALE LIVESTOCK SWAP Tractor and dir ct cut heads, John D ere two row cultivator or B. Orvrll trauer, blower and pip . Na tiona.l for A Ity, 22 rrrlles south C'on tact .Gus .Hi sman, iga.n. (Llvlng ston of Sault ounty). Ste. Marte, Howell, .Mich- WANTED :\Iichigan. (Io: co County) __________ (C-2t-30p) 18 39 WORK WANT D Snow FOR • ALE AT CO, T (G-lt-27p) 13 or below : SEPARATOR. i A D V A ~ C E RUMLEY 28 inch cyltndor- ORAL on HANDY O~DER BLANK New IHC machin ford Co-op ra tiv ford. Oakland county, ry and parts. Elevator Is quitting at Ox- the rubber. Hxc II nt Good working- 0 - John Deere grain bind r, 7 foot cut. condition. condition (tP'l~Q $50. rUT! in All First Lihe Tires, implement bustness with this clear- oil. $50.• fcK e suction blower. Like ance sale: TRACT ItS: I Fa.rrnall 300, new. $400. J. H. Robinson, Copemish Double Quaranteed* 1 Farmall 230, 2 Farmall 450 gas, 1 R-l, Michigan. (lianistee ountv) MICHIGAN FARM NEWS for the life of the tire. Farmall 450 Dies I, 1 FarmalJ 35~ (6-lt-40p) 18 P. O. Box 960 Diesel, 1 Farmall Cub. Other nrc Item': 2 balers 45 and 46, 2 o. 5 Lansing, Michigan Date •.•.•..•.•..•.•..••••.•••••.•••.••••.•..•••.•.•.•.••••.••••• side rakes, 1 No. 245 corn planter. 1 Cia ed Ads 36 • TO. 1P~ corn picker, 1 ,,~O. 327ft. Plea publish my •.•.•.•.•...••......•••..•••.••• word ad for •...............•......••...•... times starting with tne The big t tire le of the year is on at your mower, 1 fast hitch 1 TO. 8L plow, 1 No.8 4 bottom plow, 1 fa.f)~ plow. Put yourself In the reader's hitch S bottom plow. Two V belts place. He wants an accurate and UNICO tire dealer's . . . to save you money on and' large inv ntory of new parts. Also, 1 • ew Id a side rake. O~ford complete description of what yov July 1 ~dltion. I enclose $ . all your driving. UNICO tires of every size- Cooperativ ,Elevator, Oxford, Mich- adv rtise. A desaiption Olaf I~n. (6-lt-l06B) 13 36 white or black wall, tube or tubeless-are on sale m"kes hi want it. Quote a Pf Cla•• ifi~atlon: . Your price may be most attrae at terrific savings. Traclor Dr· .r h tive and the one tking that stirt him to action. He has to know 11 ~UNICO Double Guarantee. Eve~ UNICO tire Ir Too Young sometime, so why not tell hizr now? carries the exclusive U ICO Double Guarantee: )low that ~ warm weather is l-Guaran ed workma hip and materials; 2- here many youngsters will be of ~nsibi1it~ and 1. years asking to drive the tractor. old, a parent can break him in Guaranteed against all road hazards. Dick Pfister, farm safety s~- on driv!nM a tractor. cialist at MSU, warns: "Think By starting the youngsters Before You Answer." easy jobs for short periods uy fr m Y r local Thirty times more aceip'ent~ tiIp~J RWenw <; ~r -_....•_-•..•..- ----~--_.---~~--- D rmer bu Petroleum COoper. v or Coun occur to young people under 14 ban to the 30 group. This is due to the pb-lsi 1 tf a boy 4:.0ye,r Qk1 age s- • chance of fatigue. 0-- on e ewritten? y ea would then see the items on their ballots at the November election of 1960. Blue Cross Chippewa • o or Ju e The Amendment oute Says 0 ate Farm Bureau While voters have approved a gro nd Material for Program in June by Our only three new state Constitu- 1,683 Community Farm ureau Discussion Groups tions since 1835, many amend- ments have been passed at the polls. Since the 190& Constitu- Increase Day June 28 DONALD D. KI SEY Michigan hospitals and Blue tion came into being 119 amend- Cross took action April 30 to pre- Public relations-wise Chippewa Coordinator of Education and Research ments have been proposed. 63 vent an increase in Blue Cross County Farm Bureau of the H re is a question on which there is wide division were adopted, 56 were rejected. rates. Upper Peninsula is really "going The amendment route has pro- During the first three months to town." of public opinion. Michigan has had three Con- of 1958 Blue Cross paid $1,674,127 The Public Relations Commit- vided a method for revising such stitutions - the original of 1835, and revisions in parts as the people have desired. more for hospital care than it re- tee headed by Robert Wilson of And each matter can be consid- ceived from subscribers. Pickford is promoting projects to 1850 and 1909. I Upon recommendation from a make Upper Peninsula folks ac- ered on its merits without affect- ing the whole document. majority of its 230 voluntary, 01 RECTORS of Houghton Matt Lakti, Houghton; back row, quainted with Farm Bureau. Since the 1909 draft of our Constitution-al- non-profit me m b e r hospitals, June 28 the Chippewa County County Farm Bureau, o~r 69th, left to right: Ernest Hendrick- mo t 50 years ago-Michigan's population has When In Force? Michigan Blue Cross put a ceiling organized April 23, are, left to son, Calumet; Joseph St. Armour, Farm Bureau is planning a "Farm on its rate of payments to hospi- Bureau Day" program at the become dominantly urban. Some urban people right, fro trow: Mrs. Darlene president, Carl Wirtanen, vice If the new Constitution were to tals in 1958. Kinross 4-H Building. Dairies, Siekas and Paul Salo of Chas- president, of Calumet. declare that the Constitution no longer serves a be passed by the voters in the sell; Robert Baccus, Lake Linden, creameries, meat plants, machin- William S. McNary, executive election of 1960, it would take ery dealers and industries are be- majority of people in Michigan. They believe that vice-president of Blue Cross, said effect on January 1, 1~61. Thus ing invited to place displays for the time has come to rewrite the whole document. it takes better than 2 years to the board of trustees voted to hold payments to hospitals in 1958 June 20 Dale of percentage of eligible voters who cast ballots has been surprisingly the occasion. change the whole Constitution by The highlight of the day will Such a revision could have far-reaching effects the methods provided. to a maximum of 104% of their cost of a day of patient care in Wheal Referendum small. be a "Smorgasbord" dinner pre- Feed' Wheat Growers Excluded pared by the Chippewa County on everyone-in legislative voice, taxation, support Limitations On 1957. DAN E. REED Applicants for permits to grow Farm Bureau women .. In addition, regardless of whe- for schools, the status of local governments and Delegate Powers? ther or not a hospital's 1958 cost Wheat producers who will have up to 30 acres of wheat for feed reaches the 104% ceiling, Blue 15 acres or more of 1959 crop and other uses on the farm are State Corn Breeding legislative representation at the state level. The Constitution, itself, puts no wheat are eligible to vote in the not eligible to vote. Also ex- limitation on the powers of the Cross payments to all participat- referendum to be held June 20. cluded are small wheat farmers Hurt By Florida Cold We hould keep our eye on coming events and convention to change the Con- ing hospitals will be cut another Also eligible is anyone having a with less than 15 acres and pro- Florida's cold weather this past 1%. issues bearing on this matter, not simply for the stitution. In SPECIAL sessions Mr. McNary said this action by legal interest in such crop. This ducers of other crops affected by winter slowed the progress of ag- of such conventions, the Legisla- the board of trustees prevents a would, in most cases, include the wheat program. riculture in Michigan. above reasons, but also as a clear matter of good ture can hold the delegates to wives, tenants, owners and part- The corn breeding program of rate increase. It was supported citizenship. matters for which it called the ners. Michigan State University's Ag- session. Or the Courts may de- by a majority of the participating Farm Bureau in ricultural Experiment Station hospitals. Here we are outlining important information to termine the powers of a special Marketing quotas have been Mackinac Bridge Show was set back by the freeze, said session. The Michigan Hospital Ass'n declared by USDA as required by Elmer C. Rossman, plant breeder Farm Bureau people. Your State Discussion Topic urged all member hospitals to law when wheat supplies are in Agriculture is being given a in the farm crops department. A regular Constitutional Con- prominent part in the plans for Committee said, "Get information to members vention, called by the voters, cooperate with the Blue Cross in excess of 130% of normal. If the Mackinac Bridge Dedication By maintaining a winter nur- meeting the emergency. voters in the June 20th referen- sery in Florida, corn breeders can could redraft a complete new early this year, then just before election discuss the document, or simply change some President Ralph Hutchins of dum approve marketing. quotas Festival which will be held in the move twice as fast in developing area adjacent to the new bridge issues that develop for the November election." So parts as it saw fit. Usually drastic the Hospital Ass'n, said, "It would by a vote of two-thirds of those a new hybrid because two gen- on June 26, 27 and 28. All the changes meet strong opposition at be wrong for the public to assume voting. 1959 crop wheat will be erations can be grown in one agricultural exhibits and program we shall take two looks at the proposed revision of the polls. that hospitals can afford this cut- supported at $1.81. year. The Michigan nursery is back in Blue Cross payments and If less than two-thirds of the will be centered on the Cheboygan the state constitution. located near Homestead, Fla., and County Fair Grounds. This year, any such petitions Farm Bureau continue to keep abreast of the voters favor marketing quotas, is 1 Vz acres in. size. latest advances in medical sci- there will be no restrictions on Michigan Farm Bureau and af- The winter nursery program is } Crain To B will require signatures of 304,966 Policy,-And Why ence. It is quite likely that the wheat marketing, but growers filiated companies will have an a cooperative project between the On The Ballot valid and eligible voters in order T en Come In November of 1957 delegates hospitals can maintain their pres- must comply with the same allot- entirely new and attractfve dis- Michigan Agricultural Experi- to place a proposal on the ballot. Election Time ent high standard of patient care ments to be eligible for supports play in the quonset building near from the County Farm Bureaus ment Station and the Michigan The Constitution of 1909 set our This is the number amounting to at 50% of parity, or about $1.18. the entrance to the Fair Grounds. 10% of the voters who cast ballots The question about holding a voiced a resolution on this mat- temporarily." Certified Hybrid Seed Corn Pro- vote on this matter for November These alternatives, which are ducers association. ter which said: of this year. Article XVII, Sec. 4, in the last election when a Gov- Constitutional Convention is cer- People who say what they required by the present law, have Prosperity brings us friends states that "at the general elec- ernor was elected, and the per- tain to be on the ballot. If we "Our State Constitution is the think are more numerous than the effect of favoring a "yes" MICHIGAN FARM NEWS and adversity serves to prove tion held in the year of 1926, in centage is required by the Consti- have either of the above pro- foundation of our State govern- each 16th year thereafter, and at tution. posals also on the. ballot, the is- ment. Desirable changes can be popular. vote. In past referendums, the them. 6 June 1, 1958 such other times as may be pro- sue would become confused. made by the methods provided vided by law, the question of a Are Such Petition therein and during its nearly 50 How would a voter know general revision of the Constitu- Likely To Come? what vote to cast in regard years more than a hundred a- ~ .. tion shall be submitted to the mendments have been proposed. electors qualified members of the Legislature." to vote for It's a guess, but such action is This likely. Many groups of people are to the Convention? About half of these met with ap- Since he would not know how proval by the vote-rs and were Farm Bureau proudly announces • • • provision is still in force. not satisfied with the present the delegates would be elected, adopted. - For this reason, people should basis for determining the del- (whether the delegate proposal "In accordance with one of the take a good look at coming events egate representation to a possible [Point 1 above] would pass or provisions of this basic document, and possibilities before the issues state Constitutional Convention. not) how should he vote regard- the quest-or: of convening a Con- TE burst forth into election fire- They wish to see the percentage works. increased for areas of high popu- ing the Constitutional Conven- stitutional Conventio-: to draft an II tion? The Convention proposal entirely new Constitution for July 3rd n lation. . would become a conundrum. Michigan will be submitted to the voters at the November 1958 elec- the Import nt Dat As the Constitution now stands, Another point of interest. What tion. each Senatorial district would be majority of voters is required to "Holding such a Convention A look at coming dates pro- vides a method by which we can tack down our information. 3rd is the first date to watch. lies just ahead. Something July im- It eligible to elect three convention delegates. Senatorial now determined and partly on population. arrangement districts are partly on area in this case is close- The pass the proposals? of the Constitutional question it requires In the case and the expense of the election at Convention which A MAJOR~ would be submitted TTY OF THE ELECTORS WHO volve a substantial the CAST BALLOTS IN THE ELEC- Meanwhile, Michigan citizens and new Constitution would in- tax burden. AUTO POLICY portant might happen then. ly similar to the system used fur TION. This proposal cannot be industries would be worried as to ~ Senatorial representation at the passed by a majority of the voters what might be involved. July 3rd is the date when any Federal level. who cast favorable ballots on the petitions intending to place a pro- Two possible directions of at- question itself. "Under the method of gradual posal on the ballot to amend the tack to change this basis of del- amendment. which has been fol- state Constitution are due. They egate representation are open to For this reason. failure to vote lowed during the past) ears, each must be filed with the Secretary effort by petition and the ballot: on the Constitutional Convention issue receives proper considera- of State on or before that date proposal is equal to voting against tion. to take effect. 1. A proposed amendment could the proposal. Blank votes are This seems to us to be a more counted as negative votes, and intelligent way of dealing with thus have a strong influence on the situation w than to submit to n n for a the decision. But any proposal to amencl the Constitution the voters an entirely new Con- stitution which would undoubted- requires only a ma- ly contain a mixture of both de- sirable and undesirable provi- tor P rt? jority of the votes that are cast on the question itself to pass, sions, so that it would for the voters to decide as to whe- be difficult Farm B Them! Thus, any bid to reapportion the delegates to the Convention or the Senate is easier to get by the polls than the Convention ther or not its adoption should represent real progress." The Legislature E ffectiveJUn: 1, 1958, all Farm Bureau auto policyholders will enjoy the benefits of expand- question. Regarding apportionment of the ed coverages and protection in an all new Legislature, the delegates said: "PACE SETTER" auto policy. The "PACE Now Come the ulf " "In 1952 . . . we promoted Suppose that the voters do ap- plan for a balanced Legislature, SETTER" is new all the way through. All cov- prove a state Constitut.ional Con- with the House apportior.ed on erages ... collision, comprehensive, liability, vention next November - what population and the Senate on medical and emergency road service ... have comes next? It would be the ac- area and population. tual election of delegates to the "Patterned after our Federal been broadened to provide the finest in auto Convention. Votes for delegates system, this plan is now giving protection available anywhere. Printed in an would be cast in April of 1959. Michigan citizens the most effec- The number of delegates from tive representative government easy-to-read illustrated booklet style, this new Michigan districts would be de- possible in our metropolitan policy truly sets the pace in modern auto pro- If you're looking for a really useful port for termined by provisions of the state." Constitution IN EFFECT AT The "Balanced Legislature" is tection. our tractor and truck .. here it is. Easy to THAT TIME. the only way to give a balanced build from the plans. Storage cabinets can be If amendments to change the voice to people in a state that has All Farm Bureau auto policyholders will receive basis of delegate representation both rural and urban populations, the new "PACE SETTER" policy with their hung bet ee the poles and used for small tools, passed the previous November, and to which both contribute a oil, , etc. the convention could leave rural fundamental part to its future next notice of renewal. But the expanded cover. counties on the short end of the security. ages and protection are effective for each poli- Se your local Farm Bureau dealer for estimates, count. cyholder on June 1 ... whether he has actually plan and materials, or MAIL THIS COUPON. But if present Constitutional Questions for tudy received the new policy or not. An illustrated - - .•.• - provision were in operation, ru- ral counties could count on a fair body of delegates. 1. Why did Farm Bureau dele- gates favor the amendment meth- folder explaining what this greatly improved od to change the Constitution policy means to the policyholder will be en- rather than a convention to re- closed with the policy. Th Conv ntion Date I If a convention is called for by write the whole document? 2. In what ways could possible the voters, it would be "called to petitions put amendments .......•........................ ................• ~ on the am in r ted in mor uildin ,p rticularly your tractor port. information on pole-type Please supply order at the Capitol in Lansing" on the first Tuesday in September of 1959. The Constitution ballot convention places advantage that would delegates change to the dis- the r-------------------, of out-state and rural Return thi coupon and you will m of your de ler nearest me. I no limit on the length of the con- counties? I venti on sessions. A legislator may receive detailed information on the Farm Bureau Insurance Companies of Michigan not sit as a delegate m the con- 3. If Michigan's Constitution new "PACE ETTER' auto policy ... 4000 North Grand River Avenue vention. might be rewritten by the Con- the finest auto protection available, Lansing, Michigan vention method, the voters would at the lowest possible cost. Gentlemen: Plea e send complete details on your dr .............................................................................. R.F.D : . h Yo er ain see three different ballots relat- n w "Pace etter" auto policy at no cost or obli- ing to it. What would be on the gation. The rewritten Constitution or three different ballots, and when I any proposed changes to it, ~ust NAME __ ~ _ ..................................................................................................... , Michigan would they appear? be submitted to the voters. If the INSURANCE convention hould fimsh it work 4. What changes in the Consti- COMPANIES R.R. ADDRE within 90 days before the April tution would a Convention be of MICHIGAN lection of 1960, thes _ matters p rmitted to make? COU TY ....;",-. _ nd il formation can you supply? would be on the ballot at that tim. But, if the work of the conven- Try to remember more to avenge a wrong than it that it costs 4000 NORTH GR NO RIVER AVENUE lANSING, MICHIGAN L--- -.J tion held over ~oo late, the voters does to let it go by default.