• • Vol. 36, No. 8 36th Year Ie 19a AUGUST I, 1958 a Publi h d on EDITORIAL A Look at Tomorrow Far _ CLARK L. BRODY Counsel for Public Affairs for Michigan Farm In 61 out of 83 counties in Michigan the rural Bureau e a -------------+ non-farm population exceeds the number of farmers, 2,514 Irrigation $4 of every $10 of Michigan fann income is from Systems in State The Michigan Water Itesources off-the-farm employment, generally in factories, Commission has completed the DAN E. REED according to Dr. Frank Suggitt, head of the Re~ statewide field survey of irri- Associate Legislati v Counsel, Mi hig gation water use. A total of 2.- sources Development Department of Michigan State 514 systems irrigating 68,499.5 By a smashing 62-1 1 ote, th University. acres were tabulated. Over 13,000 acres are in cem- gress has passed a new farm bill carr in th This is borne out by the 1954 census in which eteries, parks and golf courses. Of the agricultural crops irri- Bureau proposals on feed grains, cotton 55,000 Michigan farmers were reported as being gated, field crops total more This action follows the dea h of th engaged in off-the-farm employment for 100 days than 15,000 acres. Small fruits and truck crops account for "Omnibus Bill" in the House of or more per year. most of the remaining 40,000 by a roll call vote of 214 to 171. acres under irrigation. Veterinarians and livestock auctioneers report More than half of the irrigated The Senate bill is now before the Hou Future for Young Men Trained for ountry Elevator acreage in Michigan is supplied that the owners of small and' medium-sized dairy culture Committee where it may b thre • • ~ +----------------:------------- from surface water sources. The herds in increasing numbers are selling their herds survey discloses that the acre- adj ournment of Congress. to larger operators. 63 Youths Uur Best heat age under irrigation ing approximately per year. is increas- 10 percent The new measure is major departure from p s- ent farm legislation and is a decided mov ow rd There is no indication of a settled condition in rural affairs. Hear About Crop Und r Cover Would Change Social Security less government control in agricultur. It f II w closely the proposal as discussed by Michig n om- •• ,r The rapid changes going on result from popula- tion movements from different directions. Urban Elevator Jobs Records Set More than 400 bills for increas- ing Social Security benefits and or Yields and Quality to make other changes are under munity Farm Bureaus during May. It provides a new formul for price upp people are moving into rural communities as res- Sixty-three young men attend- study by the House Ways and ed the 7th annual Elevator Ca- based on 90% of the most recent 3-ye r v - idents. Small and part-time farmers are spending reer Day at Michigan State Uni- FERRIS LEACH I 70 bushels per acre became quite Means Committee The Farm Bureau of Congress. recommends age market price for cotton, ric and f Michigan Elevator Exchange common and yields of 90 bushels more of their time in off-the-farm and supplemen- versity a few weeks ago. and more were reported. no change at this time. The grains. tary pursuits. Charles Force, 1st vice-president One of history's dramatic Along with a record yield, the Social Security (Old Age Sur- of the National Grain and Feed wheat harvests is now a memory quality was excellent, too. Few vivors Insurance) tax is now The program would become ffectiv on f d -, This revolution in rural community and urban Dealers Ass'n, said young men to Michigan farmers and many times in the memory of most old 3% % of the income of the self- with farming experience can pre- people in the elevator business. timers in the grain business have employed. Proposals have been grains in 1959 and on cotton and ric in 1961. relationships has gone far beyond the stage of prim- pare themselves for a very satis- For weeks farmers and eleva- we had wheat of such high qual- made to increase the tax to 4% %. ca- tor men watched the slowly ma- ity. The bill provides a stop-loss floor of 60 I~ of p r- arily concerning agriculture alone. It involves a iactory agricultural-business and turing wheat crop recover from ity. As passed by the Senate, the bill Iso includes variety of interests including human values as well as material considerations. reer through the Elevator Farm Supply Short Course offer- ed at Michigan State University. the 'effects of the driest spring in 50 years. In most areas the moisture was The crop had gone down to 14% which was safe into the winter in excellent shape for storage, and the test weight Chel~~ Ass'n a 4-year extension of the wool act and 2-y r extension of P. L. 480 under which much of our l\ay Bohnsack of Farm Bureau and emerged this spring looking of 60 pounds per bushel was the The social, educational, religious, and citizenship interests of farm and non-urban residents are in- Services is shown in the picture as he discussed the responsibil- just as good. rule. Test weights of 62 and 63 pounds per bushel were not un- Gets Its Price surplus agricultural production h b en going i to foreign trade. Then came the drought a d common. separably associated with the economic interests of the rural community. ities of the country elevator and its employees. The young men toured the crop forecasters lowered their es- timates on the production eek as the season progre se ., a:'ket, each As the record crop moved to elevators soon ~ound or'5 Crop Corn and Feed Grains. Corn acreage llotm n and the "Commercial Corn Are " teaching facilities for the course About the first 'of June as the their storage space and available A satisfactory solution of the problems of dislo- at Michigan State, the nutritional PETER J. SIKKEMA would be dropped at once. rains came to some parts of the box cars filled to capacity. cation,' readjustment and unsatisfactory economic experimental barns, saw the farm state, it seemed certain the Mich- ~rucks both large and small came Coordmafor, Commodity Dep't, crops grain and seed processing igan wheat crop did not keep mto the act as never before. Planting restriction would not b condi- situations requires a broad program that deals with equipment, and visited the poul- pace with the bumper The Great Lakes Cherry Bar- yield in In anticipation of the harvest gaining Association has success- tion for receiving supports. all phases of rural existence. f try plant. other parts of the nation. pressure, the Michigan Elevator fully negotiated a price of 8 Y1 It can only come and will come out of the re- Some 120 graduates of the two By the 4th of July, when wheat Exchange. had opened up for cents per pound for tart cherries Corn would be supported at 90 % of the 3-y ar year course are working in ele- often comes to market, the wheat truck delivery a quarter of a for the 1958 marketing year. sourcefulness and initiative of the people themselves vators and related businesses. was still in the "dough". And million bushels of storage at its Practically all the processors market price average, but at not less than 60 0 the cool wet weather slowed the plant in Marysville and installed in the communities. We cannot look to outside in- Many are managers, or assistant ripening process. While we two new truck dumps at its ter- signed with the Association. of parity or $1.10 per bushel, whichever is high r. managers. Presently 24 are tak This is excellent progress for fluences for a lasting answer to these continually ing on-the-job training in eleva- waited the crop prospects im- minal at Ottawa Lake. the Cherry Bargaining Ass'n, Supports for grain sorghums, oa , barley, nd tors. So far 35 new students have proved. unfolding relationships. In addition to the usual box car which has been organized only rye would be provided at fair and re sonabl lev I enrolled for the fall term which The rains stopped, the sun shipment, long lines of trucks two years. It should do much to starts at MSU Sept. 29. shone, and like an avalanche of streamed into these plants night stabilize the cherry industry for in relation to corn supports, but not less th n 60 % The fundamental aim should be one of pro- The entire grain elevator and gold, the harvest was upon us. and day hauling cargoes from 50 the future. This should eliminate of parity. viding opportunity for small and part-time farm supplies business in Mich- From the Indiana border on to bushels to a thousand bushels the wide fluctuations in cherry igan supports the Elevator and Saginaw Bay a bumper crop of each, until most of the Michigan prices that occur from year to The bill passed with the bipartisan support of 37 farmers to make their full contribution to the Farm Supply Short Course. The wheat was on its way to market. w hea t crop was again under year. two year course includes six In one week, from July 19th cover. The progressive approach by Republicans and 25 Democrats. Voting "No" w community, months of on-the-job training to July 26th, some three-quarters With the wheat harvest behind the Great Lakes Cherry Bargain- 11 Democrats. with pay in an elevator. of Michigan's huge wheat crop us now, farmers and elevator ing Ass'n should lend encourage- Every effort should be exhausted to create new If you would like full informa- had been harvested. What looked men wait with the same awe and ment to other organizations in The "Omnibus Farm Bill" which wa killed by and improved opportunities available to people tion regarding the course and like fair wheat crops turned out anticipation for the Michigan the stabilization of their industry the House was called a "monstrosity" by A B scholarships that may be avail- to be good ones, and what looked navy bean crop which promises and in securing for their farmers where they live now. With 60 % of our national able, write George Greenleaf, like good ones established yields to match that of our winter an opportunity to have something President Charles B. Shuman. Short Course Dept. Michigan which may never be repeated. wheat. to say about the price they will industrial strength already concentrated in only 62 receive for their products. It had been loaded by the Agricultur Commi State University, East Lansing, centers, any major attempt to shift more people Michigan. in the House with vote-catching amendm nts d - Farm Bureau Life has left on deposit with the company. Expect 4 Years for to the already congested cities will not improve the Money from matured policies signed to appeal to special farm interests in an I c- left with the Company to pro- Reciprocal Trade lot of the rural people or the urban residents con- cerned. FB Services $80,000,000 vide income benefits will also be credited with the new higher ence at Washington The Senate and House confer- to report a renewal of the Recip- is expected tion year. With a Presidential veto almost c rtain, it would have provided an opportunity for t Bing interest rate. It is imperative that new opportunities be created . and made available to community residents rather Offers 5% Of Insurance In both instances the interest ra te has been increased 2%% to 3%. rocal Trade Act acceptable to the from President. Farm Bureau The Act is in line with recommendations . the folks back home "what I tried to do for yo " without the danger of having an unsound propos 1 adopted. than putting emphasis on moving them to what Debentures In Force The Senate extended the law for 3 years, the House for 5 years. A might appear as greener pastures elsewhere. Pos~ sibilities exist and are now being demonstrated Farm Bureau Services, Inc. is offering for sale $300,000 of Ser- IRVING LeBLANC USDA Presents compromise at 4 years is expect- ed. An amendment was offered in The majority of the members of the Hou geously voted to defeat this move. coura- Farm Bureau Life Insurance through the initiative and vision of community res- idents in our State. ies "A,", 5% per year, 15-year debentures. The proceeds of this financing Company of Michigan now has more than $80,000,000 of life in- Bangs Free the Senate to change Section 22 regarding foreign imports. Bureau was the only voice oppos- Farm During the Senate action on the new bill, oppon- ents of the Farm Bureau proposals were nev r abl surance in force for over 25,000 ing. The amendment lost 46 to 44. These include the establishment of small and de- centralized industries, profiting from tourist, resort, will be used for working capital, financing additions and improve- ments to branch stores and ware- policyholders. Nile Vermillion, manager of Award Aug. 12 (Continued on Page 3) house facilities. Farm Bureau Mutual and Farm recreational and other projects. Improved roads are Elton Smith of Caledonia, chair- Bureau Life Insurance Compan- man of the Michigan Brucellosis This announcement is neither contributing to relieving under-employment in agri- an offer to sell nor a solicitation ies, made the announcement July Advisory Committee, has an- 30. nounced that on August 12 Mich- culture. With an alert program, new services and of an offer to buy any of these Although still less than seven igan will receive its certificate as securities. enterprises growing out of our dynamic economy This offering is made only in years old, Farm Bureau Life's a "Modified Certified Brucellosis outstanding record marks it as Free State." will develop as further changes take place. accordance with the terms set one of the fastest growing life " forth in the prospectus. A representative of the United insurance companies in Michigan. States Dep't of Agriculture will People of Cus City and adjoining areas are dem- A copy of the prospectus may present the certificate at a dinner be obtained from Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Life was organ- recognizing the achievement. onstrating that the major force for meeting local Services, Inc. licensed field men ized in September, 1951.' Each Dr. D. B. Varner, vice-president or at the main office in Lansing, year the Company has shown of Michigan State University, will adjustments lies in the co-ordinated resourcefulness Michigan. substantial gains in insurance in be chairman of the meeting. of the community. force. Mr. Smith, who also represents Dr. Frank Suggitt of Michigan State University 325 Attend Clare Its growth during the first District 4 on the Michigan Farm Rural-Urban Meet seven months of 1958 has con- Bureau Board of Directors, said reports how Cass City organized a Chamber of Some 325 farm and city peo- tinued at a rapid pace. More in his announcement, "It has been ple attended Clare County Farm than $1,750,000 of life insurance the cooperative action of a lot of Commerce, formed an industrial development cor- in July, the Com- people and lot of organizations Bureau's first Rural-Urban get- was written poration, purchased land to provide sites for local together at Harrison fair grounds pany's best month this year. that has brought this certification industries, and in other ways developed a construc- a few weeks ago. The event was Farm Bureau Life recently an- to Michigan." a chicken potluck supper. nounced an increased dividend tive program. Jim Hayes, humorist, was at schedule on most Farm Bureau Will Squawk Farm Bureau' ew his best in describing his perfect Life policies. The increased divi- Two hundred attended Van n uranc This has resulted in over 400 jobs. One-half cow. Others who took part in the dend~, effective July 1, 1958, Buren County Farm Bureau's JAMES HE-t.LYER, training of the employes, including women, come from program were Norman Hutchin- apply to policies now in force "Have Taxes - Will Squawk" supervisor for Farm Bureau son, chairman, Kar I Pretzloff, and to policies written after July meeting. Insurance Companl s, with six farms in 21 townships. Retail trade has improved. Patricia McKenna, Elza Beery, 1. new agents at the First Level llouseh ld e uipment being purchas d reflc t tl Mrs. Floyd Northcutt, arren The Company also announced Training School. All ag nt White, Mrs. K nneth Koepp- an increase, effective July 1, In - must complete suce fully the (Continued on Page 5) linger, Robert Clute. the interest paid on dividends Fir t Level S~hool on life, auto, 111 tio: . r II f,r I'll . 'II 1 a ureau Michigan and the patron op rated by Frank Livestock E rchange of the auctions Fullmer Fourteen members Community Farm Bureau discuss- at ed Michigan's of Marilla Water Resources Hod~e, Snover . \\'ightmnn, ,B d Axe, Caro and Sandusky. at their meeting July 14. - J.E . F'en n vill W surely hope that this list will isewander. E. N'. • c'y ....J. F. aeger, Lan ing be e .panded because it is worth - .-,-.-------- far m r than it co ts the live-I MICHIOAN FARM NEWS stock indu try. 2 August 1, 1958 WARD COOPER The August sun was bright and hot, all on a picnic day Assistant Commodity Coordinator As station wagons and sedans set out in brave a.rray, I attended the recent annual With Coleman stov s and roasting ears and motor boats and skiis meeting of the ational Live tock With all the paraphernalia people use at times like these: and Meat Board in Chicago. \ With ugly goggles for the face and flippers for the feet. Including yellow boat carts. all redundantly complete. This 35 year old oraanization enable producer, packers, re- PURROSE OF FARM Arriving at the county park they launched a boat or two tailer , and others in th meat inar E. Ungren Editor BUREAU I.' PH~ nting And Jim was not too much to blame for what he chanced to do. industry to cooperate on a vast WOME OF FARM BUREAU H in the heat of launching time. the rush for that first dunk program to sell more meat. ub crtptton: 40 cents a year. The purpose of this As ocla- Mrs. AlL" K nn dy Posen, R-l More than 500 people came to tion shall be the advancement He left this car keys in his pants and locked them in the trunk. L mf ted to F I'm ureau Mernb rs. of our members' interests edu- R pre. ent lng l' present producers and packers With all the kids in yellow belts the first lon.g cruise was run cationally, legislatively and FARM BUREAU YOUNG PEOPLE and see how we're doing, and Vol. 36 Augu t 1, 1958 No.8 economically. HilL rt 'chulze Pigeon, R-l And no one noticed, leastwise Jim, the thing that had been done. what we are getting for what we But now the sun is at its height and appetites emerge. put into the program. The picnic table must be spread to ease that healthy urge. • Consumption of meat is increas- ommunlty I Baskets from all the other cars are brought by willing hands While Jim coils up the towing lines upon the yellow sands. Till Mrs. Jim her husband calls. "Come get our baskets, Dear:' ing. Price ar good for producers and others in the industry. outlook is good. The lOWe need the thermos and all those roasting ears:' reau He grabs the handle of the trunk. "Who locked this trunk?" he yells But in his conscience he perc.eives the chime of tiny bells! Meat The millions National Board' Livestock job is to reach f consumers every day and "Don't look at me:' says Mrs. Jim. "I didn't park your pants:' with recipes, suggestions, and CLARE L. MeG HAN information that will help make Coordinator of Community Farm Bureaus for MFB He starts to argue but he knows he has no tiniest chance. ~at a part of every meal. This Vole are asked quite often, 'Who el cts the Community He ransacks madly everywhere. He tries with borrowed keys. information is carried on tele- F rrn B ir au Di cu .on Topic? We hould like to tell you Oh, let us draw the curtain, friends, upon such scenes as these. vi ion, radio and in, the news- in this editio how it's done. Twice. a !ear a Discussion Topi~ ballot for a li t of pro- I You guess the rest. Another car transports the writhing Jim Back home to get the second key. A weary day for him. papers. The Meat Board assists in pro- EW METHODS MAKE IT POSSIBLE ..• I po ed t?PICS IS ent to all Community Group. This i done I The picnic? Yes, at 2 o'clock th festive board is spread motion of meat in the retail in '. ov mb r and ag~in in M.ay. T~e groups are asked to sel ct tOPICS th Y would Iik to di cuss m the next ix months. I With lots of joshing heaped upon a certain hapless head, And, Reader. there's a lesson which this story should impart. stores. It works with hotels and restaurants by putting on cutting and cookery demonstrations. It Low-cost shelter buildings with wall o'f 011 concrete --:--------'--------...,..-------'-------, It could occur to you or me, so don't go feeling smart. does research on the importance ichigan Farm Bureau where Climax R-l. of meat in the diet of all of us R. S. Clark 00-30-57) t 1 Y ar summarized. The um- 2--Rolland orton Bronson from infancy to old age. mary for each topic go s to the R-l' Mrs. William Geisen 90B Editor's Note: These verses were written some time ago by R. S. Reinforced concrete walls are cast on the ground, erected with farm The National Livestock and tate Discussion ~opic Committee. Cli~ton St., Albion. ' Clark and were among others of his unpublished poems. Meat Board is financed by contri- tractor and new tilting frame developed a Texas A. & M. ~he Stat~. committee mak t?e 3-Mr . Walter Wolfgang, 13031 butions that are made on a volun- i1t:al d CI IOn a' to what tOPICS Scio Church Road, Chelsea; Mrs. last Friday of July and January. tary basis: cattle, 2 cents per Farm engineers have borrowed a method from industrial ~vIl~ b u ed, the month f<;>reach Viola Welle, 43855 AI' enal Road, It decides upon the topics for the eadrne for State head; calves, 2/3 cents per head; builders ... streamlined it ..• cut costs to make it practical tOlHC, and make suggestions as Flat Ro k to how th topic shall be handled. c . following six months, beginning air Entrie~ Aug. 8 hogs, 2/3 cents per' head; sheep for simple farm structures. The method is "tilt-up" ..• but 4-Howard Bayley, Bat t l e in September, and again in Thousands of premium books and lambs, 2/5 cents per head. builders no longer need heavy-construction lifting rigs to Who makes up the State Dis- Creek R-3; Mrs. Kenneth Stewart, March. have been mailed announcing a Both farmers and packers con- raise the concrete panels. • tribute on the same basis. The tilting frame illustrated was developed ·by the Texas eu sion Topic Cornmitt e? This I Rockford R-3. Topics selected are from those record $140,000 in agriculture committ is lected ach year S--Mrs. Le lie Adams, 6139 favored by vote by the members and livestock prizes at the 1958 In Michigan those making con- Agricultural Experiment Station. Now, a small crew can at the Midy ar District meeting Bray Rd., Flint R-5; Mrs. John of the Community Groups. Michigan State Fair. August' 29 place 8 x 8 or 10 x 10 concrete panels in a matter of minutes. by 11? mb r of th C~)Unty .Com- Watling, Bath R-l. I . through September 7. The only power needed is that of a standard farm tractor. muruty Group Committ es In at- 6-Art Terrill, Bay Port; Mrs. The only time a tOPIC may not The deadline for entries this 6th Annual Long-life concrete is weather-resistant, rodent-proof and t ndance. I ick Makedon ky, 870 Van Dyke be select d in this manner is year is Friday, August 8, Don- Dairy Springer Sale Wednesday, August 6, 1 p, m. noncombustible. Solid concrete walls can take the punish- ment required in farm structures like loafing and feeding Stat Di CLlSion Top Commit-v Road, Imlay City. . action by the Micr.ugan Farm Bu- aId L. Swanson, State Fair gen- t m mbers are elect d for two I 7-Mrs. Elm r Slagle, Scottville reau Board of DIrectors, or the eral manager, announced. WEST BRANCH barns and machine sheds. And because they need little or no y ar tenus. Even number d Dis- R-1; Mrs. Franci John on, Grant delegates at a Farm Bureau an- maintenance during their long life, concrete buildings save R 2 1 ti f di . f Swan on urged farmers to At Hereford Sale Yards trict lect one year, odd number- -'. nua. mee ing or Is~usslOn 0 a make their ntries as early as 90 H I you time and money. For details, see your ready-mix dealer, ed Districts th n xt y ar. 8-Elden WItkovsky, Coleman special problem. ThIS happen po sible to avoid the last minute 0 stein Heifers rural builder, or farm structures specialist at your state- ~~~~ Mr . George David on, Alma rarely. rush and to keep from being Large, Well-Grown Heifers college. Or fill in the coupon below: In this list of th State Di cus- si n Topic Committ c members erving for 1958-59, the fir t per- Lake R-1; Marion 9-George 1000Mrs. Scheppelman, Roscoe ye, Beulah. Williams Bear 414 In cas.e pose d In pace schedule, a I the special topic 0f one. State DISCU is pro- hut out of 0 n. th e of lack of space. sion Anyone the State desiring a Fair free because copy of Some Close to Freshening BANG'S. TESTED Ca/fhood Vaccinated .~-----~~-~--~~-.--~-~~-~~~-~----~~ .~----~---------- son nam d is the committee mem- I PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION A national organization to improve b r, the econd p r on i the al- Jackson Street, Petosk y; 'Mr~'1 '!opic Committee is. co~taeted for the premium book should write WEST BRANCH DAIRY CATTJ-E 2108 Michigan ~ Tower. lallsing 8, Mich. and extend the uses of concrete ternate. D n Kilpatrick, Harrisville R-l. It approval. ~r r.eJec~lOn. SALES CO·OP, INC. ' ll-Rob rt Goodell Walton' Your participation In a Com- th e Director of Agricultural J. L. Crosby, Resident Agent HatM -:::-~----..;.---_ District I Clarence Sundquist 'E canaba I munity Farm Bureau Group can Exhibits Michigan State Fair De- 315Y2 W. Houghton, West Branch Please send me information on farm tilt-up construdion. . R-l. ' I be very helpful in getting the .t oit 3, Michigan. I Olen Casey - Auctioneer - ~- •.•• $IaM"----; .l-~. Fred Gne~e~ Dow~1 k~dofad~cus~onprogramyo :-~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~-~~~~~-~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ,. I g1ac R-3; Lawr nce McGowan, The State committee meets the I want. Topic titles on Page 8. ---_._-- Farm Bure • achl ery Sheds " • Layer Houses • Garages Loafing arns • arports r • many thers • • • y d .~ A EXAMPLE of the preCISion formula policy of Farm Bureau's Feed Mill is our line of HI-EFFICIENCY i r luminum Roof ... • •• hile the initial cost may be LAYING RATIO s: (1) Careful a en io is given he highe t strength common alu- slightly higher than some other building rna- mmurn . has a p rformance record of ba Ie form~la (2) The e i careful work on the experi• terial , elimination of maintenance generally re- th trongest .nd and rigors of ult in equalizing costs in 3 to 5 years. Alu- melllt,alfarm (3) Ev ry portion of the formula is pre- High t n ile str n th give rna ... minum should pro ide lower costs through the pare 0 build profits tor the farmer ( ) Th goal is nd re i tance to tearing and life of the building. f e that gives mor eggs at a lower feed cos r ~1in h pitch corrugation is twice a 1~~ inch pitch and ill carr t ice o E ••• Aluminum roofing has a oz n, f t r. history of long service. There are installations in Europe over 40 years old and some In this country with 0 er 30 years of service. E UR F R BUREAU EED DEALER ABOUT: Farm Bureau Hi-Efficiency Layer Concentrate 42% , nc. Farm Bur au Hi-Efficiency All Ma . Layer , ich. Farm ureau Hi- fficlency Cage Layer I'm interested in 1110re information on KAISER ALUMINU ROOFING. Pleasesupply the name of BURE U Feed Dealer ha a complete the dealer nearest me. line th t ave proved themselve for ame ye rs. a f edin h F rm Bure y p ys • • your Farm Bure u de ler tit. treet ddress RFD . P. o Michigan I intend to build a . What plans a d information can you , • - I.OJ.~ J.l J ,) w n a III ue parade of lake fr i worl '~ ride through the lock. hips. JERRY CORDREY Managers by August 15. common county, Bentley Fields August 4 to 10-Ionia Fair. ' . A penny must be 95% copper. Coordinator of Organization in Gladwin county, Saginaw August 5-Primary Elections. A Training Conference for 011 County Farm Bureau Company. August ~ and 8-Farm Su Membership is 71.331. This is an Call Managers and Group Organ- FPC's Breckenridge Branch, Tour. increase of 2,100 over 1957, and izers will be held at Kellogg nearly 800 over state goal. Forty- Leonard Refinery at Alma, and August ll-lst m~tinCl of State Center on September 11 and 12. will terminate at Farm Bureau Resolutions Committee. five counties have surpassed goal; and 59 have increased over 1957. We expect to have such out- Center in Lan ing at 5 p.m. on August l')--~OWHY J.\,'::l-U.lbllcan ~ta.te Goal for 1959 has been standing speakers as Tom Cow- August 8. Conventions. ' set at 72,387by Membership Com- den, dean of agriculture, Mich- August 14---:County Democrat igan State University; O. R. Long, Farm Bureau Women's Com- Conventions. mittee at the Mid-Year District mitteess are planning to sponsor Series. District recommendations director of field services, Ameri- August 18 to 23-Upper Pen- can Farm Bureau Federation; a trip to the United Nations insula State Fair. were as follows: shortly. This will probably take and Jack Lynn, legislative direc- August 23-S tat e Democrat District 1 71,750 tor and associate director of place in September. District 2 71.288 Convention. Washington Office, American Farm Bureau Young People August 25 to 30-State 4-H District 3 .. 72.550 Farm Bureau Federation. have a heavy schedule for the Show. District 4 72.560 District 5 72.376 The 2-day Conference will aim rest of the summer. It includes: August 24 to 27-American In- District 6 72.779 at training Roll Call Managers Ionia Fair Cafeteria, August 4- stitute of Cooperative COl\: District 7 72.589 and Group Organizers in the re- 10; State Fair Milk Bars, August ference at State College District 8 72,525 sponsibilities of their jobs and 29 to September 7; District Coun- Pennsylvania. District 9 :.. 72,675 techniques for carrying them out. cil meetings shirting September August 30-State Republican District 10 72,704 7 and going through September Conventions. District II \. 72,466 American Farm Bureau Feder- 25. August 2 - 2 p.m. - final date August 29-September STATE 72,387 ation membership as of June 30 to apply for absentee ballots. State Fair. was 1,237,880. This is 76.2% of September 11 to 12-Roll Cal "We need a fr evaluation This represents an increase of goal and about 13,200 ahead of Other dates and activities of in- of farm Managers and Group Organ- less than 1,000 for next year, and last year same date. terest are: less than 5% of remaining poten- izers Conference. price supports. I liev mo t IIC tial. This is the kind of goal that We have 1.686 Community Farm Bureaus in the state, a farmers in Michiga favor a r UJ", to could be achieved by January 15. 1959 if a good job of organizing is done and folks properly in- gain of 41 over 1957. The Fa.rm Supply Tour is sched- City Boys nvited to law of upply a d em n •" spired. Reports indicate that about one- half of the Couty Farm Bureaus uled for August 7 and 8. This year's tour will take in many of the Farmers Petroleum Coopera- Genesee Farm Homes \. have Roll Call Managers select- ed. All counties should have tive facilities. The tour will start at the Farm Bureau Center with a tour of FA E I ONGRESSIO MICHIGAN FARM NEWS facilities at 9:30 on August 7. The trip will include stops at Farm Bureau Members: Why should August 1, 1958 3 FPC's Headquarters Field in Ros- for Dale Douth tt for Congr ss in h you be taxed to pay a high support on August 5 Primary £1 tion. Dal Dout- Farm Dr. Plan in Senate Gil some products with no support on others ~ hett is a life-Ion farmer who know (Continued from Page 1) The law of supply and demand sets the farm problems first hand. H' .b to muster more than 24 of the 96 Senate votes price on cattle and hogs .. and they , Farm Bureau m mber for 20 year . for their amendments. Their support gradually' fell are in top place today. Let us have away to the 11 votes cast in opposition to the bill this law, and not Government, set the on the final ballot. Your vote for Douth tt is ot 0 price on all our products. your interest in Was ington it' If the House Agriculture Committee reports the bill so action can be completed before adjournment, You can do something about waste- vote for common sen e in farm 1 gisla- it is -expected that President Eisenhower will sign ful Government farm policies by voting tion. it into law. Leslie Ames and Ricky For the third year Genesee of Leslie Ames on Bray Road [8] Vote for outll t County Farm Bureau members near Flint last summer. Ricky and the Flint Youth Bureau have been cooperating in a program went to the Ames farm for the Republican - Li e-Iong Farm r - ucce I u in mn first time three years ago. He that might well be entitled "Have went to stay a week, but the a Heart." Ames decided that he should stay Genesee County Farm Bureau all summer. Southwestern Michigan Vot promotes among its members the the MEDICATED WORMING SALT idea of taking an underprivileged The Ames and Ricky took to each other so well that Ricky city child onto the farm for a for Dairy ~nd '8ef Cattle week's vacation in the summer. now spends every week end at their home during the wint (Paid Political Advertisement) Don Valentis of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, put 149 Western feeder steers on Saltrazine The Youth Bureau has a waiting from mid.May until marketing time in mid-October. Though pastured only on grass, list of such youngsters anxious to and summer. Mr. and Mrs. Ames they still showed a 30% increase in daily gain over previous feeders, and brought be on the farm. both say, ''We just couldn't g t a walloping $685.40 in extra profits at the market. along without Ricky!" Last summer IS· farm homes Hardy Saltrazine is a scientific blend of worm.killing pheno. thiazine in new palatable form and vital trace minerals. were opened to these boys. The experience was refreshing to ev- Michigan Feed Saltrazine to your beef cattle or fo your dairy carves eryone concerned. In all 32 hap- levator Exchange Grain erminal and heifers until freshening. Prove to yourself that you, too. will boost your beef or dairy profits. py weeks of life in the country were enjoyed by the city boys. 4, o Bushels Capacity See your leeel dealer today. Plans for this year are aimed ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• at increasing the number of farm There is a high quality Hardy Sart for every purpose. homes available to the young- sters. The boys range from 8 to It' HA DY SALT CO. 14 years of age. Our picture shows a Youth Bu- P. O. Dra"wer 449 St. Louis 3, Mo. reau boy who came to the farm Your ma moth gra-n terminal i ym- bol of con inuing growt and men ..• It' us ful wor in ment to the confidenc in you abilitie and produc -vity .• • resu. of over 37 y ar 0 worki YOU G if Beller Barg •nlng • Po ilia in Ihe r el ge he in coop r iv flo arkeling Ex ert elling for 0 farmer e mor return for th r 4, S I S orage Availa e. • throug thei ow coop ratlv I v 0 • 1M en You Marice Your Grain Through Your Local Co~operative Elevator Member of th ICHIGA ELEVATOR EXCH I Albion Elev. Co. Constantine Co-ops, Inc. Holland Co-op As D. ( Moline Co-op IllUng Co. Allegan Farmers Co-op Assn. Coopersville Co-op Elev. Co. Howell Co-op Co. Montagu~Whlte Lak Market Bad Axe-Farmers Elev. & Deerfield "o-op Assn, Hudsonville - Farmers Co-op ASHn. Produ Co. Delton Farm Rur a.u Elev. Elevator Co, Montgomery-Trl-Stat Co-op FARMER CAUGHT I THE ACT OF GR I G FOOD Bangor Fruit Growers Exch. Barryton Co-op n. Battle Creek Farm Bureau Bauer - Hudsonvill Farmers Dexter Co-op Co. Dorr--Salem Co-op Co. Cowaglac Farm rs Co-op Dutton--caled nla Farm rs El- . Ida Farmers Co-op Co. Imlay City-LaPf' InC'. Jamestown-Hudsonvlll r Co. Co-ops, Farm- Mount Cleme -}<~ann rs MUl~ Ing Co. Mount Pleasant-Farm Servic • Bureau Co-op valor Co. ers Co-op Elev. Nashville Co-op Elev. Assn. Bay City-Farm Bureau Eagle Co-op Elev. Jasper-Blissfi-eld Co-op Co. ew Haven l<'&rlllers EI v, vices Eau Claire Fruit Exch. Jones Co-op Assn. Ogden-BU field Co-op Co. Appearances deceive. Robert McCrory, Beulah-The BenzIe Co-o . Elkton Co-op Farm Produce Co. Kalamazoo-Farm Bureau Ser- Ottawa Lake Co-op El v. get livestock prices, order a tractor part, 8lenheim-Balem Co-op Falmouth Co-op Co. vic . Ottawa Lake--~ icb.i an Elev. Blissfield Co-op Co. Fowler-Farm rs Co-op Elev. Kent City Farm Bureau Exchange Michigan farmer, is actually doing as or attending to a hundred other things a Breckenridge-B. & W. Co- Co. of Fowler Kinde--:F'armers Co-op Grain Oxford Co-op ,Elev. operative Co. Fowlerville Co-op Co. Co. Parma-Fannol"8 Co-op of Par- productive a job as if he were on a farmer must attend to. Bronson Co-op Co. Fremont Co-op Produce Co. Lake Ode.,a Co-op As n. ma Buchanan Co-ope, Inc. Grand Blane Co-op. Elev. Lansing-Farm Bureau servic s Pigeon-Co-"op EIev. Co. tractor cultivating his fields. He's talk- Burnip--eaJem Co-op Co. Grand Ledge Produce Co. Lapeer Count Co-ops, Inc. Pinconning-Farm Bureau S r- Successful farmers find that their tele- Burr Oak Co-op Co. Grand Rapid.-Farm Bureau Leslie Co-op, Inc. iJI ing to his dealer, ordering the in eeti- Byron Center Co-op Co. rvioes Litchfield Dairy Assn. Port Huron - Michigan EIev. phones save them the time and energy Caledonia Farmers Elev. Co. Caro Fanners Co-op Elev. Co. Ora •• Lake EI v, Co. Marcellus-Farm Bureau ser- Exch. Portland Co-ep CG. cide he'll need to spray his crops. Greenville Co-op AI!l~m. vlcfl8 they need for the job of growing food. Cass City-Farm Cassopolls--Cass Produce Co. Co-ops, Ino, Hamilton Farm Bureau Co-op, Inc. Marlette Farmers Co-op. EIev. Marshall-Farmel"8 Elev. Co. Reading Co-op Commerce Co. Reese Farmers Elev. Co. Mr. McCrory could be calling about Centrevllle--Farm Bureau Ser- Harlem-Holland eo~op A n. Marysville- ichigan Elev. Ex- Richmond-Farmers Elev. Co. Your phone is the hired hand that never vic s, Inc. Hart-Farm Bureau Services change Rig It'! Co. Chal'llevoix Co-op Co. Hartford Co-op Elev. Co. McBain--Falmouth Co-op Co. Ruth Farmers Elev. nco the weather. Or he could be phoning to tires-high in value, low in cost. Charlotte--Eaton Farm Bureau H•• tlnge-Farm Bureau Ser- Memphi Co-op Co. Saginaw-Farm Bureau r- Co-op Vic Merritt-Falmouth Co-op Co. vices Chesaning Farmers Co-op, Inc. Hemlock Farmers Co-op, Inc. Middleton Fanners Elev. Co. and"ak~ u.rea.u r- Coldwater Co-op Co. Highland Producer As n. Milan Farmer Co-op, Inc. y!ces COliing-UnionT1Ue MJ1l Co. HIGA BELL TELEPHONE CO P H iIIsd.le Co. Co-op ABsn. Minden City-FarmerB Elev. Co. Jobn_ Co-op Co. n • • • • f ___ e • o __ I g an arm eau reau Women's Committee met DISTRICT 5 have a famous author from Aren- picnic July 20 at Wells State Mrs. 1m J. Foster, Chairman iles R-3 with Mrs. Peter Schnoor for a potluck dinner. Ronald Swens- Mrs. John C. Watling, Chairman ac county, Mrs. A. Sims Malkcus. Districts 7 and 8 Camp is at Park. James Szabo and Mrs. Elving Farol Bureau , MICHIGAN 4' FARM August NEWS 1, 1958 errien County Women's Com- son an International Foreign Bath R·I Schoolcraft Lake, August 5-6. No Thorpe have our thanks for the mitt e met at the Youth Memori- al Building July 14 to plan the cafeteria proj ct at the Berrien Yo~th Exchange student Sweden, was our guest. He show- ed colored slides of his home and from Members of the State Advis- ory Council which is composed meetings September in July and August. grand job in providing meeting at the home tion games for the youngest of Mrs. Evelyn Osier. the oldest. recrea- to In Ilpper and Mrs. Rudy Johnson of Sa- ounty Youth Fair August 13-17. Work time was assigned to Com- munity Groups for specific time. country. 'I'har family. He is living Mrs. Alma Foster was also a with the of all District chairmen state officers of Farm Women, spent a busy two days and the Bureau Clare County. Mrs. Wilber Wel- don gave a report on the Bill of all who The Women's Committee thanks helped, and a special thank you to the Longrie Group Peninsula gola, Dickinson County, ~~com- panied us to Lansing to VISIt the Farm Bureau headquarters July Rights both State and Federal. our Farm Bureau Young People were in the planning as this pro- guest. She gave some sugge tions en fu nishing a new County Farm on July 15 and 16. Plans were made for the next 6 months and Magazines were brought distributed. Ladies were asked to . to be for the coffee. WESLEY S. HAWLEY Coordinator for UP 15 and 16. Farm Bureau is not organized for the state annual meeting at in Dickinson and Iron counties, ject is carried by the Women's Bureau building. Thes came M.S.U. in November. bring more magazines to the next More Calfhood ommittee and the Farm Bureau from experience with the Youth T. C. Petersen, regional direc- but they will be the next. The meeting. The new Green Acres Young People. Memorial Building in Berrien Di trict 5 Advisory Council Community Group was welcomed Vaccination Needed tor of organization for the Amer- Kaskis and J ohnsons will help set county. will meet Tuesday, August 19 More calfhood vaccination is ican Farm Bureau Federation, up committees and advise in the Cass County. Mrs. William Har- fa a basket dinner at the home to our committee. We invited met with the Houghton, Mar- organization of County Farm Bu- ris was chairman of the Farm of Mrs. John Watling, District representatives of all new groups. sorely needed in the brucellosis in Mich- quette-Alger, and Mackinac-Luce reaus when the time, comes. Bureau Women's m ting July 1. We managed the Committee DISTRICT 2 chairman. Gratiot County. Ruth Hooper igan, believe eradication program dairyman George County Farm Bureau Boards in reported on a safety meeting at Parsons This is the last Farm Bureau in Food Booth for the Cass Rodeo Mrs. George Crisenbery, Clinton County women and and specialist Bill Fin- July. Upper Peninsula article I shall Lansing. Mrs. Martha Crowel ley, extension workers at Mich- July 3-4-5 and will have a Food Chairman guests numbering about 40 held He discussed the broad pro- write. I am retiring from the said each member of the family igan State University. Booth at the Cass County Fair in an outdoor meeting at the home gram of the Farm Bureau from Farm Bureau August 31. It has Jackson, R-8 should assume responsibility in Parsons and Finley are the smallest unit to the American August. of their vice - chairman, Mrs. been very pleasant to be working helping prevent accidents. Haste puzzled by the surprising number Marge Karker's news letter Br nch County Women's Com- Fred Perry. Mrs. Fern Brandt Farm Bureau Federation. Strong in the Upper Peninsula and or- and fatigue cause many accidents. of herd owners who aren't taking announced that winter camp will mittee invited me to attend their gave an interesting report on Community and County Farm ganizing Farm Bureaus over the Know that wiring is safe. Have advantage of free vaccination be held at Clear Lake March lO- meeting and cooperative lunch- June Camp at Twin Lakes. A Lapeer County. 80 women saw plenty Bureau programs and activities past few years. of outlets for electrical n, 1959. eon at Kinderhook town hall. The demonstration on gift package the cancer film at our June meet- appliances. after their herds are infected. lay the foundation for good state I have enjoyed writing for the ladies had an auction to raise wrapping and tying by several Most infected herds have been and national Farm Bureau activ- Mrs. Norman Harvey reported ing. Three of our members help- Michigan Farm News to keep Before purchasing plastic tile, given free vaccina tion cards ities. on the program planning council $30 for the Associated Country of our ladies was a feature of ed plan the district meeting of Farm Bureau members posted on learn about it. Some plastic tile which are good for three years. meeting held during June. Women of the W or ld proj ect. If the program. Michigan Federation of Women the work here. is inflammable. All owners need do is to have ·Mrs. Marjorie Karker, director Kalamazoo County Women's all counties pay this in two years Clinton County Farm Bureau clubs at Imlay City October 9-10. we can send at least three voting held its annual picnic in the Phyllis Vanderveer reported on their calves vaccinated, and of women's activities of the Mich- Mrs. Hawley and I wish to ex- Committee met at Crum Park Our August meeting will fea- igan Farm Bureau, met with press our appreciation for the delegates to Scotland in 1960. Mrs. county park July 13 with 128 at- a mental health meeting. Our present the card to the veterin- Galesburg for picnic dinn l' July ture slides on Africa by Mrs. arian. these county worsen's committees wonderful co-operation that we Theo Mohn was auctioneer. She tending. An ottoman was given group voted in favor of a Mental 7 with 45 attending. Mesdames Fred Schoenals. St. Clair County the week of July 28: Houghton, have had in our Farm Bureau sold eggs, currants, raspberries, away in a bean guessing game. Health Chapter in the county. Vosburg and Otto gave fine r - Farm Bureau Women's Committee Marquette-Alger, Baraga, Mack- experience. ports of their boys at Lake Farm aprons, baked goods, jewelry and Eaton County reports a County will be our guests. Gratiot County Farm Bureau Home. other items to total $26.03. The Farm Bureau picnic in Augu t. Women will have D. Hale Brake, Sewing Buy inac-Luce, and Delta. They were Hugo Kivi. regionalrepresenta- Mrs. Allyn Gordon, our Dis- planning programs. next meeting is a picnic at Park- The women are planning a mon- president of the Michigan Insti- tive for the Farm Bureau in the Richard Bailey, assistant agri- trict Chairman, was a most wel- hurst, August 8. ey-rnaking booth at the Char- tute of Local Government, take Dickinson and Iron Counties. Upper Peninsula, win write Up- cultural agent, introduced our come guest at our July meeting part in a panel discussion of the Mr. and Mrs. Eino Kaski of Crys- per Peninsula column beginning speak r. Dr. R. G. Aldrich of Calhoun County Women's Com- lotte Fair. and gave a very interesting talk State Constitution. Should we re- tal Falls, Iron County, and Mr. September 1. Michigan State University gave mittee met July 8 with Mrs. Ern- 125 terry cloth bibs are being "Changing Times for Farmers." vise the Constitution or not? a most interesting talk on the st Mansfield. We gave $100 to go made for patients at convalesc- Mrs. Phippi showed colored many new developments in re- with the $25 given previously to- ent homes throughout the coun- slides and told ol life in Haiti. Gratiot County Farm Bureau sc arch that will affect Michigan. wards the CROP project for ship- ty. She visited that country last win- chartering a bus to attend camp For Bonnie Thompson was asked to ter. at Schoolcraft Lake August 5-6. ping 150 pur bred Jersey bulls Genesee Women's Committe August 12 we shall tour the investigate our county needs for to farm rs in Greece. The Coun- had 6 ladies attend the North- a second judge. We vote on this St. Clair CounJy Women's Com- Gerber Baby Food Plant at Fre- ty Farm Bureau presented u west Farm Bureau Women's mont. question at our next election. mittee met in July with 10 mem- with the book "This is Your Camp. The County Farm Bu- Our next meeting will b at bers and 11 guests. We heard a Isabella County. Mrs. Forbes F arm Bureau," by Alice Sturgis. reau picnic is Thursday, August Milham Park, Kalamazoo. Mr. fine legislative report. At our presented a paper "Sins Against Copies have been placed in the 21. Door prizes include an alum- D. Hale Brake will speak to us next meeting each member is to Citizenship." We learned so much city and county libraries, the inurn ladder for some man and a on "Citizenship." He is president tell a short story on pioneer days from this reading. County Farm Bureau office. card table with 4 chairs for of the Michigan Institute of Local Mrs. Charles J. Knapp, a miS-I some lucky lady. Let's all go. . of their family. Our county picnic was held at. the Government. sionary on furlough from South- At our July meeting Mrs. Bis- Sanilac County. At our meeting July 17 at Mount Pleasant Island St. Joseph County Farm Bu- ern Rhodesia, Africa showed bing discussed "How to Prepare Mrs. Elmer Johnston gave a read- Park. reau Women's Committe held it annual picnic July 7 at Park- hurst Park and visited Darling's Plastic Factory at Coldwater. pictures and described the work. Hillsdale County Women's Com- mittee heard Mr. D. Hale Brake, ticipating former state treasurer, for Retirement." Ingham County women are par- in July. cer Society program in the Michigan Cen- asking for ing "As Now You Serve". Mrs. Frost also read "The Land and Flag", and "The Flag Speaks". Mrs. Robinson, citizenship chair- Midland County. Mrs. E. F. Mc- Carl, vice-president County Muscular Dystrophy sociation, spoke to us. Farm Bu- of the 'I'ri- As- loni Mrs. Carl Lewis made these an- nouncements: September meeting He is now president of the Mich- 1.000 women over 25 years in man, read "What the Letters Citizenship Means". Mrs. Hobson in reau picnic was held July 12. August 4 to 10 igan Institute of Local Govern- this area of the state to have a will be on sanitation; October 14 ment. Mr. Brake explained some medical examination once a from the Sanilac County Florists ISTRICT 9 is family night. Roger Foerch, made some lovely flower arrange- Mrs. Oliver Tompkins, Chairman saf ty chairman for Farm Bureau, of the methods that may be used year for 2 years. to change the State Constitution Ingham Coun- ty's quota would be 400 volun- ments. Traverse City R-l Meet Your Friends at the. will speak. should a convention be called. tel'S. The visit to the plastic factory He explained in detail probable Tuscola Rural-Urban County. We had our Day in June. It was Since news is scanty, the summer months, I'd like to being FARM BUREAU YOUNG PEOPLE'S was most interesting. First we changes that would be made. Mr. Shiawassee Women are plan- a picnic at Indians Park after act on the editor's advice and saw lifelike manikins in a show- Brake urged everyone to vote ning an eXhibit. at the coun~y v isiting farm homes. make a few observations, Farm room. We were told they are ~ovember 4. fall' .. The premium money WIll made of fibre glass and plastic. , be given to the Farm Bureau DISTRICT 8 Bureau-wise, me just recently. that have come to We visited different rooms to see :Tacks~n Cou~ty Women s Com-I Women's treasury. We shall be Mrs. Albert Schmiege, Chairm each operation in the manufac- rnittea IS ~akmg plans for. tI:e hostesses for the District meet- Tuesday.and W ednesday of this county fall' booth and exhibit. ing in October Chesaning R-2 week State Council met in Lan- ture of a manikin for d partment Each lady should contribute an . stores, etc. Arenac County Women's Com- sing. I left home at 4 a.m. Tues- In the general making room. article so she will have a part in DISTRICT 6 mittee. Mrs. Beatrice Fisk has day and was most happy to meet Noon 11:30 to 1':30 raisi g the money for our nurse's been elected vice-chairman and Mrs. Root in Barryton to continue I rubber is deposited in a mold. scholarship. the journey with me. The mold is dumped, and the Mrs. Allyn Gordon, Chairman Croswell R-2 Mary Eichstaedt, Johnston from Standish secretary. Mrs. library I can get real skittish travel- Save money! Sew that cute Evening 5:00 to 8:00 manikin is taken out in halves. Lenawee County. No report. outfit daughter needs for school. gave interesting reports on sever- ing alone on M-66 before folks Afterwards, it is glued together. ext meeting in August. Huron East Side Farm Bureau al books. Blouse, jumper, jacket - this are up. Artists provide the coloring that We learned that we The state vice-chairman had printed pattern is so basic that Reasonable Prices 16th Year makes the manikins so life-like. even. a beginner can whip it up. done a bang-up job on prepar- Indoors, Screened Tables, €ooler All manikins are made in clay by a sculptor. From the clay figure a plastic mold is made, then a production originally mold. The Home Flower Garden ing the proposed program (what's this? alliteration?), real busy . We had fun too. but we were Printed PaUern 9329: Child's sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Size 6 jacket and jumper 2 7/8 yards 35 inch CENTRAL L0CATION. The staff members in that nap. Blouse takes 7/8 yard 35 Very little machinefy is used in wonderful new building do so the factory. Men and women com- inch fabric. bine their artistic skills to build Dayl lies Are A Popular Perennial much for us; I always feel like Permanent building back of Grandstand and near I should do something in return. Send 35 cents in coins for this Merchants Building. Look for our sign: a manikin that is valued at The nicest things in life are not pattern. Add 5 cents for each pat- ~148.50. H. L.R. CHAPMAN yellow, from orange red to gold- Garden Clubs Lecturer My experience has shown that what we're paid for, are they? tern for first class mailing. Send' Van Buren County Farm Bu- en brown, with markings of red- the ideal position for Daylilies is to Michigan Farm News, Pattern Wednesday night it was dark Daylilies are gaining rapidly in dish bronze, and many shades of where they receive all the sun- again when I came home. The Dep't, P. O. Box 42, Old Chelsea Michigan Farm Bureau Young People's popularity as perennials for the purple. Smart Michigan home flower garden. shine possible in the morning and place was lit up like a carnival Station, New York 11, N. Y. The large clumps of rich green, afternoon, CAFETER fA and a light shade at so I took the last half mile on grass-like foliage is also a thing midday. Please print plainly in your or- With few exceptions all high. Always that fear that of beauty even when the plants something has happened you der your riame, address with zone Daylilies are hardy and can Daylilies like most other are not in flower. know. number, and pattern number. survive Michigan winters. perennials do like good drain- age to the soil. But it was only that the light Daylilies are relatively new sweet cherries were all picked plants to many American gardens. In gardens which are low, and and everyone had a pay day. The They have been in cultivation Europe over 400 years. The proper name of the plant is "Hemerocallis" from the Greek in drainage is a problem, is the best practical solution. Usually rainfall mound- pickers had swept out a shed and ing up the soil in the flower beds were having a dance, and do they provides all dance! The're a good, clean bunch of Your lawn Needs fALl fEEDING "Hemero," a day - and "Kallos," the moisture necessary for Day- workers this year. One young beauty-signifying that the flowers retain their beauty for only a day. Daylilies belong to the lily fam- lilies once the plants are estab- woman confided lished. In long spells of dry do you think, - we made $33 the weather, an occasional deep soak- very first day!" in me: "What BE SURE TO Feed th estl ily, but they do not belong to the ing of the soil will be beneficial. Maybe I'd better take back true lily group. There are about In very light soils, or if the what I said about money. a dozen species, natives for the soil is very poor, occasional ap- When I looked into Chuckie's most part to temperate China and Japan. Botanists agree that the first Siberia, plication of some complete fertili- zer applied, (such as 6-10-4) especially should be bedroom there had been a great during the burrowing to the foot of the bed. My little grandson had been Use Farm Bureau's Lawn and Daylily to arrive in America Spring growing season. probably came in colonial times. told to go home while I was Garden PI Do not allow fertilizer to come away, but 9 year-olds It i grow he in such our roadsides. Tawny Daylily quantities that along in contact with the foliage stems. Follow directions package carefully. on the or ways hear well. In all innocence morning: "What time don't al- he said next did you 'Food A more beautiful thing, and The distance between plants, get home, Grandma?" possibly the next species to reach this country was the common MR. CHAPMAN when they" are planted in their permanent position will vary ac- All of this to me is a part of our way of life, made more de- It ,Has an -Organic Basel r ellow Day lily. The individual flowers do last cording to the size, strength, and lightfully possible by the Ameri- Between 1880 and 1890 European buds tendency to spread of each vari- can Farm Bureau. hybridizers worked upon but one day. Since new the e open daily, the new hybrid plants For a beautiful, green, vigorous lawn next ety. two species, occasionally adding But one has to come back to spring feed Farm Bureau's Lawn and Garden are beautiful throughout much of A distance of 27 inches will reality. There's jam bubbling on the blood of anoth r species for the year. good measure. They produced be sufficient for most vari- the stove and rose-chafers all Plant Food this fall. "Its 10-6-4 formula is • SO-lb. Daylilies seem to revel in eties. over the peonies. Man! Those are some very worthwhile hybrids 10-&-4 Analysis a perfect combination of natural organic and a neutral, medium heavy Day lilies like to grow undis- rugged bugs! •• Use lessbagsper sq. dd bright color to clothing that came to the United States. Between 1920 and 1930 careful loam soil. turbed for about four years. Then I heard a man say that he had inorganic nutrients. Your lawn will get more and household accessories! The just plastered one with a highly 11 w t huck designs are here _ hybridizing and selection was They grow nicely also in some- the plants may be dug up and potent powder. That bug just of the nutrients they need, yet you use less uick, fascinating to do. Swedish carried on in America, which has what sandy loam soil provided it divided. Flower production of \' a ing i it day' most popular r sulted in the lovely hybrid, most kinds diminishes after the rubbed his bosom and said: ft. per square foot. contains plenty of food matter. "Brother, give me more of the hobby. varietie, forms, and types of Thi must be maintained. fourth year. Day lilies available for our gar- When selecting new divisions same!" The soil should be dug to a dens today. There are several hundred depth of at least 15 inches, and should have mixed into it a gen- should for replanting, contain each several division strong DISTRICT 11 'T FORGET YOUR TREES, FLOWER and HRUI named varieties available for erous amount of well rotted cow healthy offshoots, and as many Mrs. Ken Corey, Chairman planting in the home garden in manure containing straw, especi- undamaged, thick fleshy root a Stephenson R-I • • • they have to eat, too. Farm Bureau's Plant Food th spring. ally so if the soil is a heavy po sible. clay or very sandy. Most growers cut the tops of Chippewa County Women's makes an ideal "diet." Daylilies are a must for all gardens. A generou amount of bone the divisions back to about 10 Committee raised enough money meal should also be worked into inches before they replant. When at their June smorgasbord to the soil in the fall sea on. replanted, the crown of the new meet 1958 obligations. Chairman Daylil'e do enjoy plenty of divi ion should be slightly be- Mrs. Elliot Hancock thanks all PLANT FOOD DIVISION low oil level. Farm Bureau folks who helped sun, but th flowers of some o willingly. arl t' es often fade or even burn i pl: nt d here they receive tem Late August r i the id 1 fime nd early M nomin 8 County Farm Bu- FAR BUREAU SERVIOES, INC. direct sunlight all day. divide and plant. reau groups had their annual tional Conference on Rural Development at Me EDITORIAL phis, Tennessee, in June. au, One C Souh m Ie Corn originated, it is believed, (Continued from Page 1) Participants in tliis meeting included represent- atives of government departments, educational insti- Man Battler, in the Andes Mountains in South America. This later was cross d with a corn of Central America good results in the homes of the adjoining areas. tutions, the American Farm Bureau Federation, to form a hybrid called "toe- The Cass City project is typical of the program U. S. Chamber of Commerce, American Medical 011 COlltrols sinte." Toesinte later was crossed with maize from which comes being encouraged by the Michigan State University Association, Federal Reserve System, church organ- Stanley Yankus, Jr., 39. of our American corn. Piano Dowagiac. R-4. and a member Sweet corn was not liked by The piano was inv nt d in 1711 Resources Development Department in 15 counties, izations, and several industrial, professional and of Cass County Farm Bureau, is the Indians and did not become and named pianoforte, Italian including the whole Upper Peninsula. civic groups. becoming known to newspaper important until the arrival of the for soft and loud. and farm magazine readers white man in America. Little in- The general chairman was True D. Morse, Under- throughout the nation for his terest was developed in sweet This type of program is being furthered nation- Secretary of Agriculture. He was assisted by Dr. one-man battle with the U. S. corn until about 1849. Almost ally by Secretary Benson and co-operating federal government for planting too all of our present day sweet corn departments. It was my privilege to attend a Na- Harry]. Reed, Co-ordinator of the USDA program. much wheat. . produced commercially is the hy- brid type. It took scientists ap- The major purpose was the advancement of con- When wheat farmers voted in proximately 20 years to develop 1954 for acreage allotments and hybrid corn production on a prof- structive programs designed to supplement and en- penalties and the price support itable basis. We Dare You to Compare courage the efforts of rural residents to accomplish program. Mr. Yankus refused to restrict the acreage of wheat he """' - - -- - --- " .> --- the price and the quality of the adjustments necessitated by the changing con- ditions. plants for chicken feed. Since he doesn't sell wheat, he Congress Acts .- POULTRY --- SUPPLIESI ~~ - --- said, efforts to support the mar- our line of SUNSET TANKS! The tenor of the discussions was one of help- ing citizens and communities with their plans, ket don't interest him. The law says he must comply with his allotment. Mr. Yankus To Stop Onion UNC holds the law involves a surren- • • Priced within your reach. Rugged all stainless steel con- -not planning for them. der of personal freedom for price support, and it's unconstitutional. Futures Trade L Federal and state planning is not the answer. 5 FT. struction. Mr. Yankus has courage for his DAN E. REED This was emphasized by President Charles Shuman convictions. He has been plant- ing the acreage of wheat he Trading in onion futures on of the American Farm Bureau. He called attention wants to plant each year. not- commodity exchanges would be to the "danger that politicians will capture the initi- withstanding fines for overplant- eliminated by H. 376, which ing. passed the House on March 13. ative in community affairs. Above all, the choice 1958. Farm Bureau supported • Feed slides to The special "feed v r lip" The fines recently totaled $3,848since 1954. This year the the bill. center of V- will save many pound of between on-farm and off-farm employment should government seized $1,701 of his July 11, the Senate adopted shaped body. feed ••• proved in coun I be the farmer's. He needs the knowledge and the bank account at Dowagiac as par- the bill. Michigan Farm Bureau received the following wire • Roll formed for tests. Premium quality zin opportunity it takes to decide whether to improve tial payment. Just recently Mr. Yankus was from Senator Charles Potter: extra strength. coating. his farming operations or to select a practical altern- notified that his fine for 1958 is "You will be pleased to ative. $713.95for growing an estimated know HR 376 prohibiting ,t 655 bushels over the wheat quota trading in onion futures in UNICO "Pr mium" assigned to him. It seems probable that our communities will be Mr. Yankus was quoted as say- commodity exchanges pass- Doubl ed Senate today with my confronted with more and greater changes in the ing he won't pay any fines or future. In meeting them it is well to remember that make any deals. But the fines vigorous support." 6- collected so far hurt. Differences between the House it has been the incentive and resourcefulness of the Mr. Yankus is a long-time and Senate versions of the bill individual citizen under freedom that has made pos- member of the Farm Bureau, require that a Joint Conference * which is working to reduce and Committee work out an agree- sible the advance of agriculture and the high stand- eventually eliminate the controls ment which must then be ac- • Check into Farm Bureau's GUARANTEED local the federal government has de- cepted by each house. Two carrying handles and refrigeration service. ard of living of farm people and their neighbors. veloped over farming operations Unless this is done before over the past 25 years . . . first. • Premium qual- interlocking catch make for This philosophy has been exemplified by the re- Congress adjourns this month. • Financing is available through your Farm Bureau at the request of farmers. there will be no legislation on ity heavy zinc easier handling. dealer markable growth and influence of the Michigan The Farm Bureau's approach is this matter of importance to the coating. nation's onion growers. Perch-proof top. All bras Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Fed- to present a program to Congress --------------~-----~~ eration. The progress of the Farm Bureau has been and get Congress to change the law. U. S. D. A. reports show that 69,966 carlots of onion futures • Double-strength pan, rolled edge. spring valve. Appliance &. Dairy Dep't DEALER INQUIRIES were traded during the 12- Farm Bureau Services, Inc. P. O. Box 960, Lansing, Mich. INVITED inspired by faith in individual initiative expressed in voluntary farm and community organizations. The U. S. Senate has just adopt- ed a farm bill that carries Farm month period of July 1, 1957 to June 30. 1958. All but 10 carlots were traded on the Chicago Model HRN-l0 LAYING NE T $11.98~ Bureau recommendations that re- Sunset M ilk Coolers interest me. Please send data requested. The Farm Bureau is imbued by the principle ex- duce some controls and eliminate Mercantile Exchange. Trading * Available at these prices at most Farm pressed by Dr. Samuel Shumaker in a radio sermon, other government controls over was down more than 20% over Bureau dealers in Michigan. o I want to buy. o Dealership information. agriculture. The Senate bill is the preceding year. - "We must create freedom, not merely consume it." reported in this paper. We hope For years perishable onions FARM HARDWARE D Name . the House adopts the bill. too. have spelled trouble for farmers. Address . Raglan Our word raglan, meaning MaY\lnnaise Mayonnaise was first produced In 1860 the stagecoach fare from Violent price swings brought on Kansas City to San Francis- MICHIGAN FARM FAR BUREAU EBVID , City Michigan loose-fitting sleeves, comes from at Mahon, a city on the island of Lord Raglan of England. He Minorca, off Spain. Mahan gave co was $200 one way-many days of rough riding. August 1, 1958 NEWS 5 IND. made them popular. the dressing its name. T 1 :Fill your· tank now I rder with U ICO ti 9 F eeze now Oil at our s • mer rices, Me discount pre c • rman nt. Order from y ur farmers Petroleum Cooperati Distributor or County Distribution 9 n 5 PETROLEUM COO E T VE, C.i Jiy 2 d ._-~ I SPECIAL RATE to Farm Bureau members: 25 words for $1 for each edition. Addi- tional words 5 cents each per edition. Figures like 12 or $12.50 count as one word. NON-MEMBER advertisers: 10 cents per word for one edition. Two or more editions take rate of 8 cents per word per edition. All classified ads are cash with order. 1 AGENTS WANTED 14 FOR RE Rt • A SPARE-TT.,IE Gr ~tin"" ...• E. Brown 'i.. ull, ood Card and Gift 'hop at home. how bre ding. 10 d production. Year old, friends samples of our new 1958 Lio ('1 \ right, 9500 \V' If I.JRk J oa 1, Chri trna and 11 cca.slon Gn~N- Brooklyn It-1, Mtcniga.n. Olh mues Ing ard and itt.. 'rake th ir a.st, ¥.3 mile north of BroOklyn~ order and e rn to 100% prortt. .·0 (.r .kaon County) t -It-2!:lp) 2" .p rienc n c ssarv. osts nothing to try. \Vrite today for sampl s on OVER. 'SBY BULL for sale. His sire appr val. R gal Gr eting., Dept. 56, has xcet.ent dam, t dc 'I sa L ad- Ferndale, Michigan. (7-3t-53b) 1 er With 1 ,6 5 lbs. milk, 930 lbs. fat. r au 2 • Leader lra.nd Dam F.>;cellent 1!l488-101!l-2.'. TT. rold c Dwrun & Clas Vernal Alfalfa 2 AUCTIONEER Dane l' Jackson R-I, Mtchignn. (Ja.cks~n ounty) (-It-25pJ 23 Ranger Alfalfa PECIALIZI G in REAL E TATE & ---- ABERDEEN ----A~ G"CS (REGISTER- - Livestock sales. Sold over 7,00 sal s. ED) BULLS, Cows, HeIfers. 4-H orthwest Grimm Ask vour neighbor why. Henry "ViI- t eers. Top breeding. Good 'election. ber, Bronson, Michigan. Farm Bu- Northwe t Common reau member. (Branch ounty) I easonable prices. 'Writ or stop in. Merrie Meadow F ann, M8318 Dixboro M dium Clover (4-6t-22p) .2 Road, South Lyon, i\lichig·an. (Oak- Brome Grass ------------ FARM UCTIO... EU\TI E. For 15 FARM FOR SALE land County) (4-13-27p) 23 fre consultation contact Stan Per- FOn. ALE. Tamworth weanling Timothy kins, Auctioneer, 11314 Mill r Road, pigs at f ed r prices. Registered, Swartz '1' ek, nchigan. Phone MEr- 30 A RE on Mu skegon riv r. Six room mod rn hom, . Garage. %, mile wormed, sprayed. Gene Mater, Nash- cury 5-8304. "1 '0 sale too f r or too ville R-2, _Ilchtgan. (Barry County) large. Bond d and Insured." (G nese river Iront age. Good road. Ideal place to retire. Own r, Alger Bragg, Sears, (8-lt-16p) 23 County) (7-3t-2Sp) 2 R-1, Michigan. (Osceola County) (7-2t-25p) 15 MILKI G SHORTHORNS. Regis- xhibit at ill e Seen at the Fai.r 5 BUSINESS FOR SALE ------------ tered Dehorned. bull calves We were up to breeding premier age. exhibi- BIDS TArE~ till Sept mber 1, 1958. 165 acre farm, hy owner. Not abl to tor at 1956 Michigan :::;tate Fair. Stan- LED. ARD B RIAL V LT busi- ley M. Powell, Ingleside Farm, Ionia n ss, sal sand manuracturn.g. Cam- handle. Y"ry 1roducttv clay loam Gene ee Wheat + Farm Bureau's exhibit is be- Plan .. Established in 1949 by the pI t setup for immediate use. All soil in Gratiot County. 145 acre work R-l, Michigan. (2-tf-25l» 23 old by land, balance timber and wood. Good Yorkwln Wheat ing offered to County Farm Bu-I cooperative action of Farm modern equipment. Rockcrete Produ ts drainage. ~'l.odern home, garage, large LAKE- VIEW CORRIE:pALES. 20 Company, Harrison, Mictuga.n. l-'Hone registered ewes for' sale. Also rams Dual Wheat (Red) reaus for use at county fairs. It reau people. KEllogg 9-4 71. (Clare County) bar-n. Fall d livery. Looated seven and ewe lamb .. Lyle Champion, Dos- --'---------.,..=~- E 5 m.Ies outh of Ithaca, two miles west. ill be at the Upper Peninsula I ( -It-24p) 45 minut s from L ns Ing, Owner re- t r R-l, Michigan. Phone Pine Lake E. c Hud on Barley serves the right to r Ject any and all MO 4-5187. (Barry County) Fair at Escanaba August 14 to $1 Ad (S-3t-22p) 23 B lbo Rye 19. IV•. 10 DOGS bids. Cecil Ack r, 2515 Garfi Id Road, Perrinton, ~Iiohig'an. (Gratiot County) (-It-25&41p) 15 STONY A C RES YORKSHIRES Saginaw County Farm Bureau MAKE MINE "PREMIUM." Every will show it at the Saginaw dog owner who feeds the Farm Bu- ---------- breeding stock available at all times. ns CO-O FOR SALF"..-100 acres, Antrtm coun- Rave of growth, feed con version, and Farm Bureau and reau way soon realizes the top value ty. 60 acres tillable. 20 acr s sugar carcass quality, along with Yorkshire County Fair Sept. 7 to 13. for every dollar spent. Available at its affiliated Farm Bureau ser- Pi Farm Bureau feed dealer through- bush with equipment. Good barn. I Iod er n house. Mab I Fin- Trout str am. conformation tors stressed and type are main fac- in our breeding program. vice companies had a colorful The panels of the exhibit are I sold so many Registered Tam- out Michigan. (9-tf-25&5b) 10 ger, Central Lake, H.-l, Michigan. Marten Garn & Sons, 4387 Mulliken exhibit at the cent dedication off-white Celotex board. White of the Mackinac bridge. placards are lettered in blue. The connecting panels are ply- ort Co worth weanling pigs from my July ad that I'd like to repeat it Guaranteed in the August 1 Michigan Farm sonable. BEAGLE Beagle). HOUNDS Whelped good hunters. R. L. E. January Smith, (Stud English 25, 1958. Price Hemlock rea- 18 FOR SALE ( -It-2ap) 15 Road, Charlotte on County) Phone R-5, Michigan. 287 -J3 or 287- WI. (1l-tf-25&14b) (Eat- 23 Pictured above is the Farm wood, painted red, and sand- R-2, Michigan. (2lh miles north, ¥.3 FOR S L}ED LINE TS FOR EMBROI- Lansing, Michigan Date •••_••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••.••••.••••••••••••••••• During August and September ROGER FOERCH DERY or painting Buy direct from we may file our claim for refund MFB Safety Coordinator manufacturer and save. Send for free e;atalog 1ERRIBEE, 16 West 19th on tractor fuel used between July Street, Dept. 783, K w York 11, N. Y. Pie e publlah my word ad for •••••.•••.•••.•......•.•.••••••• times starting with the 1, 1957 and June 3D, 1958. Use Accidents are a major problem (8-3t-25b) 38 Federal form No. 2240, a card. for farm people. The cause for September 1 edition. I enclose $ _ . Available at office of county agr'l farm accidents is often our own dustries have more fatal accidents. agent, post offices, and most fault. In Michigan farm people lose more banks. There are some things one can't time because of accidents than Cia 'fica 10 : ...............•.........•..•.•.••..•... Mail Form 2240 to United do and always be safe: does any other group. States District Director of In- Hurry is a maior cause of ac- Industries are meeting the ac- ternal Revenue, Detroit 31, Mich- cidents. "1 knew better but didn't cident problem with increasing igan. take time!" skill. Their accidents have been For refund of state gasoline tax Fatigue is another reason for reduced about half in the past paid on tractor fuel, use Form many accidents. Just kept work- 25 years. MF-53 a yellow sheet. Mail to t ing or driving too long. Industries find where the haz- Secretary of State, Lansing. Anger or other strong emotion- ards are and proceed to eliminate al states have an influence in them. Agriculture can meet its making us more likely to have problem the same way. Find the Fir t Aid Le sons accidents. hazards and do something about Representatives of Ogernaw Day dreaming is dangerous in them. County Farm Bureau are taking many situations. Red Cross instructions in first Farming stands third from tthe Michigan ranks first in the aid to take back to Farm Bureau top in accidental aeaths. 0Db' value of goods produced per tio b the con ruction and mining worker. ruort e aws ift e o , .~ a -0 AT 60 MILES PER HOUR, you can't stop in ::. 3 ' '!' •• the length of a football field! 60 miles an hour ':.. DO .t '.:: doesn't seem much faster than 40, but it takes over twice as far to stop. At 40 you can stop in 164 The 6-member Special Water feet, but at 60 it takes 336 feet-or longer than a Study Committee of the Legisla- football field. ture met at the Capitol in Lan- sing last week and selected Sen- So when cruising at 60 in a quiet car on a ator Edward Hutchinson, Fenn- smooth highway remember that you are likely to ville, as its chairman. Rep. Holly .y--r-----~--~ . hit anything in front of you unless it's farther away than the length of a football field. Hubbell, Saginaw, was named Vice-Chairman. T Other members of tHe Commit- YOU GET PAST AFTER YOUR FOOT HITS THE THE 20 YARD liNE BRAKE YOU GO 36' BEYOND If speedometers read in stopping distance in tee include Senators Garland B. BEFORE YOUR THE GOAL LINE feet instead of miles per hour, we might all drive Lane, Flint, and Lloyd A. Steph- FOOT HITS a lot slower. When it got up to 336 feet, we would ens, Scottville, and Representa- THE BRAKE look ahead a lot harder to be sure that we had this tives George Dunn, Pigeon, and "assured clear distance ahead." Paul J. Parker, Flint. From Michigan Driver Education Manual The special committee was Department of Public Instruction authorized by the Legislature "to $3,500,000 for School, the study water laws, water resources To ,pi I food m Lunch Program \ Eighth Congressional District that Michi~an has bee~ allocated $3,500,000 m federal aid for the So-} ank and waters uses, and to report its findings and recommendations to 0 I foo In •I , • r Congressman Alvin Bentley school lunch program for 1958·59. the Legislature to the end that has informed his constituents in India is half the size of the Changes the most beneficial use can be made of water resources of the State of Michigan." r plen ·fu MICHIGAN FARM August 1, 1958 NEWS United 7 States, has twice the population, 29 states, and 14 lan- guages. FOI- 1959 At its first meeting the Com- mittee heard Milton Adams and Norman Billings, of the Water • uila I •In Additional incentives' are being offered to encourage farmers to Resources Commission, and Dan E. Reed of Farm Bureau outline on place land in the conservation the need for more information on reserve of the soil bank in 1959. water supplies and for legislation The USDA announced last to clarify rights to the use of wa- FA E 5 I Y rally makin mon y by n bul f r r, week that sign-up is planned to ter. start about September 1. There Ilzer, Why don't you. T Farm Bureau bulk pr d r n r you. Farm Bureau delegates in con- will be no "acreage reserve" pro- gram in 1959. vention last fall pointed out that Check he list ow. Bulk fertilizer save time, I bor n mo v- pply our "problem has been intensified Three major changes include: by an enlarged economy which Farm Bur au ertiliz r arly thi fall.. requires the use of water." They I-An increase in the national said that "a system of public reg- average annual payment to $13.50 ulations for water use is neces- per acre. The 1958 average was sary. Such a system should in- $lQ 2-Additional . clude both surface and ground incentives for water resources." Far rea L erliliz r available t the Bur u D Sen. Hutchinson's committee McBain farmers placing all eligible land agreed to turn their attention first Allegan Coldwater Hudsonville in the program for at least five Battle Creek Dowagiac Imlay City Merrit to surface water problems and years. were interested in the possibili- Buchanan Elkton Kalamazoo Mt. Pleasant 3-A priority system for ac- ties of increased use of farm Caledonia Falmouth Kent City Sandusky cepting contract applications. ponds for storage of water during flood and runoff periods for use Caro Grand Blanc Lapeer Three Oaks during dry spells. Cassopolis Greenville Lawrence Traverse City 1 Agricultural Tra.de The Committee will meet again ----- Development Act Charlotte Hart Leslie Vicksburg in August. Both the House and Senate in Chesaning Hastings Litchfield Yale Congress have passed bills ex- tending the life of Public Law Farm Burea 480, the Agricultural Trade De- Makes Harvesting Much Easierl velopment Act. The Act author- izes sale. of U. S: farm surpluses Says No T EST A I to foreign nations for their DO 'T FORGET. • • TEST YOUR SOIL, FI money. The U. S. uses the money I 1. Kills vines and weeds to facilitate harvesting. 2. Cuts lahor and expense of harvesting operations. .n each country to make loans, to buy material and labor needed by 0n Th-IS 0ne SE YOU U EAU FE I IZ E OW. the military and other branches 3. Enables grower to harvest and ship at the best time .•. to of our government. DAN E. REED take advantage of high market value or good weather. Associate Legislative Counsel PLAN FOOD DIVI 10 Sept. 5 Crops-Soils Further increases in railroad 4. Permits harvesting before freezing weather. 1 Field Day at MSU retirement and unemployment benefits would necessarily mean FAR BURE U Eft ICE I C. 5. Improves potato quality .•. skins toughen, resulting in less Seventy acres of cora research higher rates on the supplies and bruising and skinning when harvested. plots covering nearly a dozen production of agriculture, Fnrrn different projects is one of the Bureau told House and Senate 6. Reduces late blight tuber rot; related storage losses. feature attractions for the Crops- leaders in late July. Soils Field Day, September 5, at A U.S. Senate Labor Subcom- 7. Reduces disease spread in seed potato fields. Michigan State University farms, mit tee gave the green light to East Lansing. Tours of the var- S. 1313, which it is estimated ious research projects will begin would add $175 million annually A1LAS CIA" is a sodium arsenite solution ••• easy'to mix with at 10 a.m. to the cost of the program. At water and spray. Apply .1 to 2 weeks before harvest time. At other plots, visitors will see the present rate, railroads can weed control studies in forages look forward to only a profit of and corn, breeding work that is $173 million for the year. attempting to develop new forage The Railroad Retirement Act cr?ps for Michigan, turf fertiliz- is federal law and rates and pay- ation an~ manag~ment !esearch ments are determined by Con- and variety testing WIth sor- gress. It has been a usual prac- ghum, buckwheat and soybeans., tice for Congress to increase Another research s~udy th~t benefits of the program in elec- C H, I P MAN C HEM I CAL CO. shoul~ attract much m~erest IS tion years .. a project that ts comparmg two, . Dept. 15, 608 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III. three and four cutting treatments of alfalfa per season. Swine Day to Feature Sale,. Talks If ·~ou Sh~~I~ Ge~ .Integration and the swine in- f.·' dustry, planning modern' :'hog Tw 'Copies of ~w. raising facilities and a s3J.e· of It happens sometimes. For ex- superior tested boars will high- ample. James Spencer and J. C. light the third annual Michigan Spencer of Lapeer, R. 2, mayor Swine Day, August 14, on the A may not be the same person. 11 they are we have a duplication It pains us to think of how many Michigan State University cam- pus. Boars certified at the Swine ur r ways that could happen. If you Evaluation Station will be sold c should be receiving two copies at an afternoon sale. They will LE E of the paper, we'd appreciate a be rated as to feed efficiency, , postcard telling us the name and rate of gain and meatiness. address we should use, and the one which should be discontinued All men are teachers-the good TORY Thank you. Michigan Farm News showing us how to live, and the PO Box 960. Lansing. Mich bad how not to. Test results from all over Michigan prove that your hogs grow healthy of Massachusetts Milk faster and go to market sooner when fed Farm Bureau Services hog feeds. You save one-third on time and labor •.• AND CUT YOUR Control Used Little FEED BILL TOO! Chance of disease i greatly reduced because of L The State of Massachusetts has ting of a reasonably fair price had a milk marketing control act and an emotional and political since the early 1930's. appeal to maintain a lower price. 'Farm Bureau's careful formulations. Every Farm Bureau hog feed has been designed 0 put more money in your pocket. MILKER REPLACEMENT Within the act there have been "This is particularly true provisions for the fixing of RUBBER GOODS wholesale and retail prices on just before elections. E STORY 0 THESE FEED fluid milk. "Neither do we believe that it is in the best interests of dairy plus Over the years these provi- farmers to have anybody decide Farm Bureau Kwik-We n sions of the law have been used very little. that an emergency exists without Farm Bureau Creepette % the producers themselves making New All Stainless Steel Milker Lids Farm Bureau G F-l00 Price cutting wars in recent that decisio and calling for a New All Stainless Steel Milker Claws times have prompted some pro- public hearing. . Farm Bureau New All Stainless Steel Milker Pails ducers to call for the application "Abuses of cC1mpetitionin pric of the law to stop these abuses of wars can be controlled by the Exchange of Replated Lids competition. milk control agency. Such abuses, Every feed in Farm Bureau's line has been formulated with .only one Massachusetts Farm Bureau however, are flare-ups in our has pointed out certain things economic life and should not be thought in mind. •• your profit. All Farm Bueau's feeds are made in Wholesale or Retail which are important to this pro- used as an excuse for fixing the blem. It said: price of milk permanently. "It was not the intention of the "The power to fix the retail Legislature to put an end to com- a farmer-owned and farmer-controlled mill. See your nearby Farm Bureau feed dealer and I t him show you how Farm Bureau feed e n price of milk can work two ways. petition, but only the abuse of help you ••• he will be more than anxious o, CONTACT ANY OF TH~SE FARM Having given to a political body competition. the power to fix the price of milk "The Massachusetts Farm Bu- BUREAU SERVICES WAREHOU ES in the hope that they will fix it reau has been in opposition high enough to reflect a profit- through the years to price fixing able price for farmers, you also at the retail level of any kind of FE , give them the right to fix it low goods, includin~ farm products. enough to be harmful to farmers. "The powers of the milk con- ''TJa' brings iDtQ play, as bas trol hoard should be emergency been proved in years ~t in this powers only. The board should Farm and other states, an organized not be given a free hand in gen- consumer resistance to the set- eral price fixing." • s arm ll _ er-rta n ec +-----------------------------------_---:.._--------_--:.-_----------------- reau cause proper action was not taken before the owner's death. a number of questions that are vital to it: Partnership Problem being met by foresight. If the parts of the estate which must be partners draft a "buy-sell agree- satisfied. proper ly covered to prevent loss and confusion in the case of a Some farms have been split up Planned Inheritance can be used ment," and each partner takes death to either partner? uss...0 op·c for August and sold in parcels to satisfy claims of the various heirs or 1. Have you drafted a proper will with the counsel of a com- petent lawyer? to solve the problems of a farm life insurance to cover the oth- partnership, too. er's share of the business, and Bulletins Available Whole libraries have been writ- 3. What are some of the things that can happen to a farm if an debts against the property. When a partner dies, the part- names his partner as beneficiary, ten about the matter of wills owner dies without leaving a ckground Material for Program in August by Our 2. Has your will been kept up nership ceases to exist. An ac- the problem is solved. proper will ? Complication In to date to cover changes in your counting of all the debts of the and inheritance. There are, how- ,684 Community Farm Bureau Discussion Groups partnership must be made. If either partner dies, the insur- ever, two bulletins published by Farm nheritance estate and among your heirs? ance money will enable the other Michigan State University, which Days at 'State Fair DONALD D. KINSEY 3. Is your will properly signed The major problem is that the to buy th deceased partner's you may like to study. They are: Sometimes an owner drafts no The complete list of days at the Coordinator of Education and Research will-or writes a careless one of witnessed and notarized? ' surviving partner may lack the share. .He may thus become sole Bulletin 5·388, "Inheritance of 1958 State Fair is: Friday, Aug- his own, which falls apart in funds to buyout the share owned owner of the farm. You have heard of the "Centennial Farms" of 4. Are all changes in your will by the deceased. This share now Farm Property in Michigan." I ust 29, Opening Day; Saturday, court. Or he may fail to pro- This arrangement is very im- am enclosing a copy of this bul- August 30, Veterans Day; Sun- made in proper legal form? is the property of the heirs of portant even with father-son letin in the letter to your Discus- Michigan-farms that have been in the same family vide funds to cover debts, taxes, (You cannot cross out sections the deceased partner. day August 31, Church Day; Mon- and the costs of transferring the p rtnerships. Other members of sion Leader. day, September 1, Labor Day; for 100 years. One hundred years ago farm inheri- and rewrite new ones in. It may Such a situation is capable of the family have some claim to estate. result in having the will rejected Tuesday, September 2, Childrens Bulletin 5-395, "How Michigan tance faced fewer problems than it does today. He may be a partner in the in court. Either a new will or Inheritance Laws Affect Farm Day. farm ownership with no proper properly prepared codicils are Ownership and Operation." Wednesday, September 3, Gov- Laws of inheritance have become more compli- cated as the years go by. New taxes on inherited estates have appeared on the books. Today a farm protective agreement drawn up necessary.) about the disposal of his share. 5. Have you informed your heirs Hundreds of complications can where the will has been put for Discussion. Topics One thing is sure. You cannot do a good job of keeping the farm in the family without prop- ernor's Day and Agriculture Day; Thursday, Timers Day; Friday, September September 4, Old develop in farm inheritance. er study and action. 5, Family Day; Saturday, Septem- owner has to "mind his P's and Q's" to be able safe- keeping? ber 6, Teachers Day; Sunday, It is dangerous, in matters like this, to expect that the problems 6. Have you made a list of your Fall and Winter Months Questions September 7, International Day. to pass his property along to his heirs in proper will "all come out in the wash." assets and liabilities, so that your shape for farming. 1. Have the members of our A husband under his wife's Leaving them to chance and the heirs can deal with them readily? These topics were chosen by your State Discussion Topic whims of the law is as risky Is this list known and handy to group taken the proper and nee- thumb may be underprivileged, Most owners are proud of their farm ownership. Committee from the results of the ballots returned by the as trying to ride a bicycle across them? essary steps to protect the family but seldom under indictment. Community Farm Bureaus. The farm is a monument to the family effort, skill Niagara Falls on a two-by-four! inheritance of the farm? MICHIGAN FARM NEWS 7. Have you named a capable and thrift. Perhaps parents and grandparents had Competent Legal and reliable executor for your Sep The Issues When W e Vote on a 2. Are all farm partnerships 8 August 1, 1958 a hand in its building. But it is something else, also. In the farm, its Help Is Needed Let's look for a minute at this estate? 8. If you have minor children, have you named a proper guar- Oct Constitutional Convention. Michigan Farm Bureau Program and ------- .. - -- I equipment and livestock lie the backlog of the own- common but dangerous practice of drafting a will without com- dian-young enough and capable of caring for them till they "come Finance Problems. FARM BUREAU SERVIOES, INO. J er's resources. It is the source of the family in- petent legal help. Any farm of age?" Finance Promotion Division I come,-for now and the future. estate has its own special prob- 9. Have you provided a source Nov What is This Thing Called Integra- lems and circumstances. To do of funds to cover costs, debts, P.O. Box 960, 4000 N. Grand River, Lansing, Michigan To many farmers, the ownership of farm land is a proper job, a will must be taxes, etc.-so that your prop- tion in Agriculture} "the soundest investment in the world." One can carefully planned and fitted to erty will not be lost, split or I am interested in further information on the sale the estate, the family relation- burdened from this cause? Dec Where Does Michigan Get its Tax of debentures for capital purposes. Please send a always be sure of food from the good earth. You ships, personal resources, etc. If your answer to any or all Money} of these questions is "N0," you copy of Prospectus for Farm Bureau Services "A" don't have to worry about "shut-downs" and "lay- It is risky to rely on the advice -may want to take some needed 5% Debentures, and have a licensed salesman call. of an unskilled friend in making action to protect the inheritance Jan What is True About Property Taxes offs." the will. No article, such as this of your family farm. In Michigan? I, Name . The above views are good and natural. But are one, nor any pamphlet on the they enough to assure a clear and workable fam- subject will cover the important There Is Always Feb Is a State Income Tax Desirable for I features of your own estate. ily ownership for the farm in the future} The Financial Loss Michigan? I Address' ~ w ••••••••••••••••• RFD No•.................. Money and headaches will be answer is-"Not unless proper steps are taken to saved for your heirs if your will Various things happen to an I is drawn up with the help of a estate when an owner dies. Its I Road . Read your discussion article in the Michigan Farm News. provide for a proper and economical descent to the competent lawyer. values can shrink seriously and Attend your Community Farm Bureau meetings. Have your I Many a property owner trying suddenly - unless proper steps I County ....................•....................................................................... - --------------------=--=-=-- family heirs." Th eed for avoid the pitfalls that often bring trouble. to avoid this expense has been have been taken by the owner found "penny wise and pound to prevent it. foolish." voice in Farm Bureau affairs. - --'------------ If the farm and its operation Prop r Protection If he is careless, the farm may are to go on unhampered, the The pathways to the inher- be lost or put in serious pre- Some Questions heirs must be able to meet the itance of property are sown with dicaments for the heirs after his To Consider financial and legal hurdles that any a trap. The owner must death. are sure to come. e alert. He is wise to take Many a good farm has faced It will be interesting to check The average farmer may be action while living that will such hazards unnecessarily be- your inheritance program against hard hit by this kind of loss because small estates suffer a larger percentage of "shrink" than large ones. Some of the costs are rather fixed. "Shrinkage losses" include: 1. Any debts against the estate automatically become due and payable when the owner dies. 2. Final medical and funeral expenses and the like must be met before the estate can be claimed by the heirs. 3. Expenses for administration and lawyer's fees involved in clearing the estate must be paid. Where there is no will the situ- ation may be more complicated and more costly. 4. All State and Federal inher- itance taxes must be settled from the estate before it is free and clear to the heirs. If not paid, they remain as a lien against the estate. How Pay The Co tS? • Field·Tested For The cash with which to pay Safe Storage debts may come from a variety • Sectional Panel of sources: Construction A. It may be necessary to sell off livestock, equipment, etc. to • No Solid Steel Rat raise the funds. Guards Needed Around This could cripple the farm Bottom to Cut Off Air operation for some time to come. • Circulation It could even cause the heirs • to decide to sell out the opera- • • No Waste or tion. The owner may not have • Contamination • planned that any such thing • should happen. • • SEC RI.TY(Prot.ection) B. The decea ed owner may have left cash balances in banks. He may have had bonds. Some SAVINGS (Retirement) ··---~I M. S "XP D D METAL CO CRIBS money might come from accounts receivable. But in most cases A hu band and father purcha es life insurance for the pro· Men 'Whoreach the take-it-easy years divide into two groups. adequate cash of this kind is tection of his loved ones. With an adequate life insurance One is eager to get started. The other dreads retirement. LVE THE W T CO N S 0 AGE P OBLEM lacking. program he knows ... that his family can always be together The difference is largely a matter of income. Retirement can C. The administrator of the es- ... they will always have a home ... his children can go to be a comfortable and worry-free period for the man who tate might borrow money to set- college. When a man has these thing guaranteed, he is plans for it. And the time to start planning is NO W. Farm Fi Id tested and approved, these outstanding steel corn cribs provide the s fe tle the debts and expenses. It ready to enjoy life ... and life insurance. Bureau Life offers the best in retirement plans. protection every farmer w nts for his corn crop. is clear, however, that this action will leave the heirs with a bur- den of debt. It might be fatal 'arm Bureau Life programs are written for- These plans, started now, will guarantee the income needed to future success on the farm. I. Family Income-guarantees the family a monthly income for retirement. Farm Bureau's retirement plans guarantee a Natural down-draft air circulation as ures natural air drying throughout the crib 2. MortgagetProtection-guarantee a debt-free home check every month ... on the same date ... as long as you re from bottom to top. Cribs are equipped with center stack and rotary down- D. The owner may, during his live after retirement. Your local Farm Bureau agent can help dr ft ventilator which peeds center drying. lifetime, provide a guaranteed 3. Educational F nds-guarantee money for college educa- source of money to cover these you start your retirement plan now. tions costs and expenses. 4. E tate Planning-in urance provide money to meet tax "0 I-M STER" Crib Storage will give you highest corn price if you s II or b tt r qu lity corn if you tor nd hold for feeding. Planned InherUance demand against an e tate The modern business approach 5. Partnership Insurance-provides cash for surviving part- For details contact your local Farm Bureau In- to this problem uses a program ner to buy deceased partner's interest surance agent or mail this coupon. ~ of "planned Inheritance." The I-M STE "CO CRIBSare available in 700, 900, owner can estimate the amount that will be needed to offset 100 and 1 00 bu h Icapacity sizes. For low cost, long u crib your corn in "DRI-MASTERS". estate expenses. He can then cover this amount with life insurance taken on him- r---------------, I Farm Bureau Life In urance Company of Michigan I self and written to the benefit 4000 orrh Grand River Avenue I of his heirs. I Lan ing, Michigan The cash from such policies I Gentlemen: Plea e end me information on the ECUR- I CO C IBS r distributed by: can put the family "in the clear" I ITY and AVI GS of Farm Bureau Life Insurance. I c I • to continue with the farm as it was before the owner's passing . If d sir d, such a program can be used to e pand the farm I I A IE ADORE I I op ration for a son or daughter. I 0 l TTY ___ ~ .JI Added coverages would permit this.