Vol. 37, No. 1 31th Y r u y J I, 1959 is 12,381 ,Families Call -----------------------------:---------------------:~-----.....o- .arts 'Jan. :- ~ EDITORIAL Ta Vaccination for Te All School Ohildren At the American Farm Bureau. The pros and cons of a state law that would call for compul- 69 sory vaccination of all Michigan school children against polio- myelitis, diphtheria, smallpox CLARK L. BRODY and tetanus will serve as one of Counsel on Public Affairs for Michigan Farm Bureau 25 discussion topics at the ninth annual state health commission- er's conference at Lansing on ...When President Charles Shuman called the 40th February 5, 6 and 7. Directors of Michigan's 43 city, Membership camp ign mana er r m 70 \"'c~urlty annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Fed .. county and district health depart- eration to order December 9, around 4,000 Farm ments will discuss local-state Farm Bureaus nd the Michigan rm Bur health problems with Dr. Albert met at Michigan St t Univer i y mb r 2 Bureau people were seated in Boston Symphony E. Heustis, state health commis- Hall. sioner. final preparations for the t 959 m mb hi The state now makes vaccines paign. On the 60 foot stage at his right stood a 10 foot available to private physicians and local health departments for The goal for 1959 i 72,387 figure of a Minuteman. At his left, an imposing immunizing most school children statue of the Goddess of Liberty beckoned us to against polio and the other three Roll Call m na ers rep rted diseases, but immunization is not lof 5 ,01 perpetuate our great heritage. obligatory. membership p id in adv nee f 59. Boston, the birthplace of American liberty, was is 69% of go I. Ullyot President of an appropriate setting for the American Farm Bu . Included are 1,979 new memberships Michigan Was First to Make A St. Paul Co-op Bank reau Federation, an 'outstanding exponent of indi . Goal in 1958 The board of directors of the renewals of membership by mail. vidual freedom. WALTER WIGHTMAN (left),~~-----__:_-------------- _ St. Paul Bank for Cooperatives president of Michigan Farm Bu- has elected L. L. Ullyot president All County Farm Bureaus will hold kick- f Farm Bureau families comprising this great as" reau, is shown receiving from Marten Garn to succeed the late H. M. KnipfeL ings and dinners January 5. They will b tt sembly from all of our 48 states constituted ana'" tionwide demonstration of"the influence and power President Charles Shuman the American Farm Bureau's Award for membership gain in 1958. e s A C Mr. Ullyot began working for the bank in 1934 as a business analyst. He was elected treas- by several thousand volunteer worker who work in membership teams. Michigan was the first state to Marten Garn of Charlotte was New members on the council urer in 1942 and vice-president of the Farm Bureau. are Walter W. Wightman, Fenn- and treasurer in January 1954. Roll Call workers will devote th mit reach the goal set by AFBF. elected chairman of the adminis- wo Thirty of 48 state Farm Bureaus .rative council of the Michiga ville, representing M i chi g an I appreciated this more than ever when the dele... passed their 1958 goals. The Association of Farmer Coopera- Farm Bureau; Ted Bauman, jobs in the campaign: gates unanimously reaffirmed the Farm Bureau presentation of awards was at .ives to succeed Arthur Ingold, manager of Remus Cooperative the national convention at Boston chairman since 1957. Mr. G Creamery, repre enting Mid-West I-Secure a total of 6,000 0 philosophy that: in December. uas been a member of the COUll- Producers' Creamerie; and AJ- member. They want to give per ell since 1954, representing Farm bert Seelye, manager, Lapeer "America's unparalleled progress is based on the Bureau Services. County' Cooperative, represent- vitation to Farm ureau member hip 0 freedom and dignity of the individual, initiative and ~ Other officers are Adolph Eck- ing the cooperatives in the farm family. lund, vice-chairman. He is man- Thumb area. equal opportunity sustained by our faith in God and agel' of Producers Cooperativ . . our basic moral and ethical values. The true meas ... Elevator at Williamston; L The aSSOCIatIOn promotes edu- 2~mplete enew I of Cheney, Williamston, secretary.] cational, public relations, and member hip f 1959. ure of a nation is found in the kind of people it has Leon Monroe, E a s t Lansing: member service programs for the as citizens. treasurer; and G. F. Griswolc 133 farmer cooperative member s East Lansing, a. sistan treasur· f rough out he tate. "The full realization of man's dreams as en- visioned 9Y 'our founding fathers can only be achieved if each individual assumes active respon ... sibility for the maintenance and strengthening of the principles upon which our Republic was found ... Feb. 2 is Purebred e. ed, and vigorously 'opposes all programs and pol.. id y J icies which erode the very foundation of our Amer ... ican system. Dairyme 's Day Seedsman Member hip for 1959 mus be to qualify the member for these services limited Farm Bureau memb s. "That the centralization 9£ power and authority Monday. Feb. 2" the first day Co-operative, will discu s orne RICHARD w. BROWN has of Farmers' Week is reserved of the problems and responsibil- joined the staff of the Farm Bu- Every Farm Bureau member i urged to m '1 in the Federal Government, the movement to social... for the Michigan Purebred Dairy- ities of the purebred industry in reau Services at Lansing as man- dues to his County Farm Bureau Secr tary. S ize America, the apathy of the American people men and their friends. artificial breeding work. Both of ager of the Seed Department. Promoted Topics of general interest to all these topics are of vital interest Mr. Brown came to Farm Bureau page 7 of this edition for address. toward this trend, and the apparent lack of respon ... breeds will be discussed in a to the owners of registered dairy from Climax where for seven sibility on the part of individual citizens are among ELDEN T. SMITH has been joint meeting with the annual cattle. years he was manager of Little Why do peo Ie join Fa Bur u? Bee use y appointed manager of the Per- business meetings of the various Brothers branch elevator. He is the greatest dangers threatening our Republic and scnnel Division of Farm Bureau dairy breeds conducted in separ- Starting at 11:30a.m. the breed a graduate from the School of receive information on the Farm Bure u program,- associations will go to their as- Agriculture at Michigan State our system of competitive enterprise. Services. He will assist with the ate meetings. The day will end signed conference rooms for University. and, most important-because they g t person personnel activities of all .Farm with a joint banquet for all Bureau Companies. dairymen and their friends. lunch followed "by their annual invitation from someone to join. Most member "We believe ~ the right of every man· to The day will start with a joint meeting. will tell you th t ey joined bee us someone The appointment was a n- choose his own occupation; to be rewarded ac- cording to his productive contribution to so- nounced by Maynard Brownlee, general manager of FBS. meeting for all breeds in the auditorium of Kellogg Center at At 4:30 p.m. the business meet- ing will adjourn and all associa- Far vited t e . Mr. Smith joined the Farm Bu- 10:30 a.m. tions meet in the Centennial ciety; and to save, invest, and spend or convey to his heirs his earnings as he chooses. reau staff in 1949 as regional membership representative in the Jim Cavanaugh, executive sec- retary of the American J er ey Room for a social hour prior to the annual banquet. Refresh- ment will be furnished by the s or Thumb area. He served there 6% "The principles of our competitive enterprise sys . years. May 1, 1954he was promot- ed to coordinator of Farm Supply Relations for Michigan Farm Bu- Cattle Club and chairman of the Production Testing Committee of the National Purebred Dairy American Dairy Association of Michigan. gatIo ? tern derive from and are consistent with our relig . Cattle Association will discuss . The All Breed Dairy Banquet reau, ious values and the highest goals that mankind some of the proposals being starts at 6 :00 p.m. and highlights In 1956Mr. Smith was appoint- made to combine DHIA and HIR the day s activities. Good food, seeks. Through this system the American people ed supervisor of employee train- into a single program. an out tanding peaker, and ing for Farm Bureau Services. recognition of leaders in the have produced abundant goods and services and pro . He will continue to supervise that E. A. Wenner, general manager various undertakings of the in- vided widespread educational advantages and relig . program. of Michigan Artificial Breeders du try concludes the day. ious opportunties." (/ There was no disagreement or wavering on these Mrs. Oarl T. eed Iis rog am fundamentals. It was merely how they could be Legislative ins Essa, Oonles stated most effectively. Previous to the AFBF annual meeting the pres ... ~eau ars • Mrs. Carl T. Reed of New Era, Oceana County Farm Bureau, ill crease won the Michigan Farm Bureau idents of the 48 State Farm Bureaus review and consolidate the recommendations from the state or... Start Feb. 19 essay contest for 1958 on the topic "What Freedom Means to Yield of orn Me." ganizations into a tentative national program. County Farm Bureau Legisla- Many Michigan farmers are Mrs. Reed's award was a trip not planting enough corn per tive Committees will attend re- Walter Wightman, our State Farm Bureau pres .. gional Legislative Seminars in to the American Farm Bureau acre to get the top yield says Stuart C. Hildebrand. He is ex- ident, served on this committee. Lansing. beginning February 19. convention at Boston December' tension farm crops specialist at Starting at 10:00 a. m., the 7 to 11. Michigan State University. This program is submitted to the annual con.• seminar offer an opportunity to He says generally corn popula- vention for approval, amendment or rejection. It discuss legislative issues current- tions per acre are too low, and ly before the Congress and the then becomes the official policy of the AFBF until Legislature. Luncheon with the makes these uggestions for get- ting top yields: changed or replaced' by a later convention. members of the Michigan Legis- lature representing the counties I-High quality, well graded The discussion of the resolutions by the delegates present is a highlight of the sem- seed. from all sections of the nation reveal an accurate inars. This is followed by at- . c. tendance at the sessions of the cross-section of rural opinion and interest. It is House and Senate in the after- 01 M4.nal~e,·s' noon. through debate and give..and-take on the many is.. Scheduled dates for the sem- sues that differences are harmonized into a unified, inars are as follows: \ "Farm Bureau is intere ted in e pi g t produce workable program for the AFBF. Feb. 19-5outheast Region. high, net pendable income for f rm Feb. 24-Northeast and North- organized for constructive purpo 8. Michigan Farm Bureau President Walter Wight ... west Regions. man, Vice President Robert Smith, and Directors Feb. 25-Thumb Region. of the valu of rm r u farmers Mar. 3-Southwest Region. Ward Hodge, Blaque Knirk, Allen Rush, and Her- Mar. 4-East Central Region. T i Editio 72,023 nual, volunt ry embership Mar. 5-Central R gion. bert Fierke served as our voting delegates and par- Mar. ll-West Central and Up- copies of the Michigan Fann rganization program goes (Continued On Page 2) . per Peninsul Regions. N ws w r mailed to subscribers. tt prova.I .l1 1I. Ia 1 1.1 .11 ee o II e 11 cr b r i reau The great through eric an Farm ureau is which 1,575,5 1 farm famili s protect hanism P r Contest Miss Patricia Oberlink, 17, of 1150 North Belsay Road, Flint, Prill nt "-. \-. their indu tries and serve the ation. The soul of won first place in the American Farm Bureau's national teen-age the Farm Bureau lies in the h art and minds of "Food Comes First" poster con- its members. test. o All" plan of United Fund and Community Ch sts. e urge T ala agenci s that are presently con- 1 soria like the wintertime, for various different reasons, ducting separate co tly and time- Although it's not my favorite among the several seasons. • consuming fu d drives to revi w It has a kind of spa kle, When the sun is on :the snow, That makes you squint, but still and all I like to see it so. Sl the de irability of becoming part of the United family." an •zatm • DIRECTORS AT LARGE Herbert Ii i rke ..............•·ug-inaw, R-6 And of the joys of wintertime I want to mention one } obert B .• ·mith b-,m I rvflle, R-2 F RM W'alt 'I' \\·i ••.htman F nn ill , H-l That draws its charm directly from the glitt ring inter sun. PURPOSE OF FARM January in r E. Ungren 1 PI' erit lnrr I refer to that aroma so delicate and :thin .------------------~~. Editor BUREAU DAN E. REED WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU From arfhy's laundry bask t when she takes :the washing in. •'lIh ription: 40 c nts a year. The purpose of this Associa- ~Ira. All' -Ann ely 1'. n, R-l Recently a Clinton County tion shall be the advancement 1~ pr .'entin~ When :the winter sun, on Monday, indicates the backyard line, Farm Bureau member received a J.•IIl1!tc tl to Farm Irurea u • Iemb r .. of our members' Interests edu- cationally, legislatively and FARM BUREAU YOUNG PEOPL~ When the underfoot is sno y but the overhead is fine, mail solicitation for a contribu- Vol. 37 January 1, 1959 No. 1 eeonom lea Ily. Harry Fos r 'il s, R-3 Marthy likes to h g our cloih'ng where it gets a chance to freeze tion to a federal association Till if dries by sublimation in :t e sunshine and the breeze. ' claiming to be serving the vic- tims of a certain disea e. And the smell of my clean n' gh shirt and the pillow slips and sheets Wh n she brings them in at choretime is one of v inter's treats, The member requested in- Manufacturing, farming, the retail business - all Marthy shakes them out and hangs them around the stove to warm formation from Michigan have one thing in common: each needs transporta- And their homely cleanly fragrance just carries me by storm. Farm Bureau regarding the tion facilities. worthiness of the association. And, since the motor truck provides fast, flexible. The iron would drive the odor out, so Marthy makes the bed direct service unequalled by any other form .of tr~:m~- JERRY CORDREY Investigation indicates' that in committee chairmen. National With linens freshly perfumed by :the heavens overhead. 1957 this organization had con- portation, more tonnage is shipped by truck In MIchI- Coordi ator of Organiza ion for Michigan Farm Bureau policies and po ible i sues vill And when that night I clamber in to rest my weary bones tributions of nearly $500,000, of gan each year. (Nationally trucks haul more than 3 The ive i 0 for 19 9 member. Over 69 ro be discussed. Insurance Committees will - I sigh a sigh of sweet content and snore in swe ter :tones. Poor Richard may have sensed as well the joy I here profess which about 60% was spent in raising the money. times as much tonnage as all other systems com- bined!) of th 1959 goal of 72,387 has been achieved with Such service as it renders is Every truck you see on the road is working~work. ceive training during January. That time he wrote that "Clea 'ness is next 10 Godliness." local in character, and its loca- t tal of 50,013 r ported of hich 1,979 are new. Many countie will work on safe- How right he was, and as my so I :to gentle slumber yields ing to help keep Michigan's economy humminq, to tion is in an eastern seaboard got 0 to a good star at state-wide kick-off ty surveys. I breathe, indeed, a heavenly smell as from Elysian fields. state. Its mail solicitation, how- help keep omployme and sales high '. There isn't a ever, is nationwide. corner of the State that isn't served doily by trucks. oll all managers and their wiv s at the Mich ... Farm ureau Young People R. S. Clark (3-1-52) And Ioctories and shopping centers can ~e loca~ed will hold dis rict meetings, and rgan Stat niversity Union Ballroom December Michigan Farm Bureau heJoed anywh re and be assured of efficient truck service the Women's State Advisory organize and supports the United so lonq as they're on a road. 29. Council will meet. Fund, through which qualified You see how vitcl trucks are to Michigan. early a I 0 I C I anagers Were present at ichigan Livestock Exchange will be in its annual series of RIAL voluntary health and welfare agencies are supported through the "Give Once for All" plan. thi meeting where an up-to-date report was made. district m etings in January. (Continued from Page I) All agencies in the United Fund Michi an True Awards were presented to 1958 goal getters. family submit budgets and re- Fort Shelby Hotel • Detroit Awards for 1959 were announced, challenges is- G·UUI"~':.U ticipated in determining Farm Bureau policies. ports for study and approval by committees of citizens. Agencies sued, and an inspiring message was presented by Mrs. Alex Kennedy, rs. Robert Weisberger, must pass an examination and Mrs. Oliver Tompkins, Mrs. George Crisenbery, meet standards of operation be- . C. Peters n, 'Midwest Area Director for the Amer- fore admission as a Fund agency. Harold M. Dancer, Farm Bu- Mrs. Allyn Gordon, and rs. Celestine Young rep- ican Farm Bur au Federation. reau m mber of Jackson county Delegates at the recent annual and sec'y of the Michigan Guern- resented Michigan at the meeting of the Farm Bu- County kick-offs are scheduled I tion to exceed the 1958 Amer- sey Bre ders Ass'n, announces meeting of Michigan Farm Bu- reau adopted the following reso- for January 5. A phone r port jean Farm Bureau Federation reau Women. on the Roll Call is due January membership quota. these win er meetings: lution: 8. Report meetings are sched- 2. Having the top winner in Jan. 12 at 10 a.m., Southwest Policies adopted by American Farm Bureau "Financial support for our vol- ul d for January 13. the ational "Food Comes First" Parish, Daily church, Cassapolis, untary health and welfare organ- dinner. included statements on Farm Bureau Philosophy izations can be most efficiently Poster Contest. This was Pat January 15 is th d adline dat Db dink of Genesee county. Jan. 13, at 11 a.m., Grand Rap- of Government; Citizenship; States Rights and Re- and economically obtained and for members to be signed in ord- ids, Michigan, Guernsey Parish, used through a unified program. 3. Farm Bureau Young Peo- sponsibilities the Supreme Court; Support and Ad- We endor e the "Give Once for l' to be eligible for many of Silver Lakes' Grange Hall, Rock- ple won second plac in two pro- the s rvice programs. ford. Dinner free to paid-up justment Programs; P oduction Payments; Surplus grams. These were Health and A you can s e, the next two Community beautification. members and friends. Disposal and Market Expansion; Soil Bank; Dairy we ks may well d termine Farm Bureau effectiveness in 1959. 4. Midland County received Jan. 14, Northwest Michigan and Sugar Programs; Monetary and Tax Policies; PLACE YOUR RDEB an award for outstanding Citi- Guernsey Parish, Bower's Res- "Michigan Farm Bureau Insti- zenship program, taurant, Big Rapids, meeting 11 and a long list of other subjects having to do with :tute h Id December 1 and 2 was a.m., dinner noon. very succ ssful. Over 250 County We can be proud of our 01.'- Jan. 14, Montcalm County the great ariety of member interests over the na- Farm Bur au leaders attended. ganization, and its accomplish- Guernsey meeting at 8 p.m. at Day township hall, McBrides. tion. See the Nation's griculture for January. The two-day Conference was ments. sp nt discussing. the jobs .of a January will see the opening Potluck lunch after meeting. The four-day meeting began on December 8 with county board, dir~tor, officers, I of the 1959 session of the Legis- Jan. 15, Saginaw Valley Guern- sey Parish meeting, 12 noon din- a series of twelve conf rences on Organization; and orne comnutte~. Those lature January 14. Congress will pre nt a r ed that thi type ! co v ne arly in January. ner. 1.0.0.. hall at Hemlock. Land and Water Us; I r~; Fruit and Vegeta- training would be of consider- Business meeting follows. able help to them in building A National Program kick-off Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m., Thumb bles; Field Crops; Livestock.; Dairy; Insurance; strong and more eft ctive meeting will be held January 8 Guernsey Parish meeting at Pure School Needs; Rural Health and Farm Safety; County Farm Bur aus. and 9 in Chicago. This meeting Oil restaurant, intersection of ill be the start of the policy M-31 and 33. Imlay City. Din- AFBF Women ; Farm Bureau Young People. The American Farm Bureau execution program for 1959. ner noon. Federation Convention at Boston This will be followed by two Jan. 17, Southeast Michigan There was an impressive pageant depicting Farm Decemb r 7-12 attracted 123 meetings in Michigan on national Guernsey Parish meeting. 12:30 Bureau progress and achievement, and inspiring ad- Michi an people. Nearly all ere policy. The first will be held in lunch at' Arlington hotel, Cold- housed in the Coply Square Lansing on January 21, and the water. Business meeting follows. dresses by Senators Holland of Florida and Gold . Hot 1. .chigan Farm Bureau second will be in Gaylord on as honored several times du - January 23. water of Arizona, and by former Farm Bureau Pres . I ing the convention. Honors were Pub ications ident Allan Kline. The annual address of President Invited to the meetings will be The United States has 1,806 be towed as a ult of: county legislative committees, daily newspapers, 9,000 weeklies Shuman and the report of Secretary Fleming were For 1959 Planting 1. The first state In the a- county presidents, and citizenship and 8,000 periodicals. high points in the big meeting. Plant Farm Bureau I was impre ed by .., determined attitude of the delegates and Farm Bureau members, as well • Greater Yields. as by the statements in their resolutions. It was • Less Moisture. commonly recognized that the trend toward cen- • Less Stalk Lodging. tralized gover ment, paternalism, and socialism is • Extra Profits per acre. away from self-reliance and freedom. Developed and grown in Mich- Farm Bureau people firmly resolved "to pursue igan for Michigan ccndltlcns, with vigor the basic responsibilities of citizenship, See your Farm Bureau dealer to make a continuous study of the issues, and to / today for the best variety for concern themselves with the selection of candi- dates, evaluating them with their philosophy, com- your farm. petence, and character-to the end that generations to follow may enjoy the priceless freedom and op- SEED DEP'T Farm Bureau portunity of the American system. Services, Inc. "We cannot have co fide nee in ourselves unle s we ha e faith i our hearts." U.S. Senator Barry 01 v ter said, "The Gov- ernment cannot give away what it does not first take from the people. e are a nation because we are a spiritual nation. Freedom can only be lost through moral chaos." Allan me, former AFBF president, emphasized that "Politics is the science of self-government. We still have the tools with hich to successfully meet ood Reading :::JACKSO -North, Central and South (early our problems." for he planting) :;':CLINTLAND -Central and South Ha it Sc enck, formerly president of India:na Whole Fami :::OARRY - orth, Central and Thumb F arm Bureau, in responding to his Distinguished :::SIMCOE -Central and Thumb Service Award said, "A socialism grows, church • ew :::EATON -North, Central and Thumb p on calf is a splendid You can call places a day's drive membership goes down. There is enough freedom left to regain the freedom we have lost. We ha e • Facts Write for your free copy of the Departme-nt of Farm Crops 1958 Oat Booklet. nd our a k for gift a ay for less than a dollar. So why enough to rebuild our liberty." • Fami~ Fe ure easy to find put it off any onger? Your friends Secret ry Roger Fleming said, •'There is more than enough talent in this auditorium to change --------------; ... The Christion Science Monitor One Norwoy St., Boston IS, Moss. armth of in the distant city will enjoy the the cour e of history." . Send your newspaper for the tim •checked. Enclosed find my check or money order. 1 yeor $18 0 cony r tion a much as you it As the convention clo ed the election of dir CoO 6 months $9 0 s months $4.50 0 tors-including our president, alter Wightman, Name o y my thought returned to our organization at home. CORN • • OATS FiElD BfANS • RYE After all, the most important part of the Farm Address • WKEA T • SOYBEANS Bur 0 in t e co muniti on t e ,nd t ; Sfot. • specifically for Mithigon growing tonditions. e on ow a edera cour has order- ed TEA to reveal the names of its members. This action came in Up et a suit brought against the National TEA by Milk Producers Ass'n. The Milk Producers charg- d NTEA carries on an illegal E attack on cooperatives and pro- vides a screen for enemies of co- operatives to hide behind. Th valon Farm For about 14 years the National Tax Equality Ass'n has been NTEA spokesmen protested Inc., farm suppli bu in ss at fighting cooperatives on the Climax Kalamazoo county, has charge that they enjoy certain that contributions to N TEA would stop if names were re- been bought by Farm Bureau McCurdy ..Bros. Nurseries tax advantages not available to Ser ices, Inc., of Lansing. their competitors, says the Caro- vealed. They said when Congress- Beginning January 5 the busi- lina Cooperator. man Daniel Reed put the names ness will be op rated as the This charge has been soundly of. large contributors to NTEA in Climax Branch of Farm Bur au denounced by the courts and by the Congressional Record 72 S rvic s. Congress. members stopped contributing. Reason for the sale are the re- tirement of iles Hagelshaw from active business, and Ora lorton's decision to move with his family to Arizona. Clair F n- wick, third member of the firm, on your purchase of a will remain with the business. Ray Bohnsack, manager of esearch au Feeds Farm Bureau Services retail division, said the new manage- -~-~--~:....------------J-----"tlFARM BUREAU SERVICES ment will continue to offer a has joined with a dozen similar High Quality ow Co opsCan farm cooperatives in establishing a swine and steer feed research full line of farm supplies from Farm Bureau and will buy grain and field s eds. Concrete impro ment • Local Dealer to Insure Service farm of 168 acres 15 miles north Climax Branch of Farm Bu- m an greater ffi •en and As a result of the Managers~------------~ of Bloomington, Ill., on Highway I ork in your dairying • Local Service Agency and Directors Clinics held last tions Committee to be composed 66. Illinois Farm Supply Co. reau Services is located on O. P. Avenue, one mile south and one- operation. spring, Michigan Association of of the chairmen of the individual owns the farm. Financing Available Farmer Co-operatives has been committees. half mile west of Climax. Busi- oncrete barn ards, Direct Expansion working on a program to promote 3. A study will be made of the Research work will include ness hours are 8 to 5:30 Monday barns and manger ave "How. Cooperatives Can Work possibilities of bulk feed and fer- practical tests of feed formula through Friday. you time in handling feed. • All Stainless Steel Together." tilizer service for Upper Pen in- improvements which appear to Because concrete keeps The 5th in a series of meetings sula Cooperatives. promise more efficient livestock 5,0 0 co out of the mud, les being held around the state to 4. The dairy cooperatives will production. United Cooperatives ~.. promote this program was held investigate the possibility of com- of Alliance, Ohio, will test swine ave time i needed to cl an November 7 at Escanaba. The bining supply orders to secure and cattle feeding equipment. them before mil ing, At the pr nt time there are following suggestions will be put volume discounts. more than 5,000 known roses A concrete milkin par- into action in the Upper Penin- 5. Attempt to secure a Mich- Greenville which have names. Of this num- lor is easy to clean. It sula as a result of that meeting: igan market for cheese and beans Farm Bureau Services has pur- ber, 1,400 have been named in makes milking fa ter and 1. Each coo per at i v e will processed in the Upper Peninsula. chased all outstanding stock in honor of women, and only 870 for easier. It elirninat crouch- establish a public relations com- 6. Each cooperative will plan the Greenville Cooperative Ce. men. Two All-American vari- in and back-bending. mittee to present information to better annual meetings. and has taken over control of eties, Lilibet and Queen Elizabeth After milking, the entir the public about its organization. 7. Develop and promote a have been named for England's the facilities. room can be washed do n 2. Sulo Peltola, manager of short course for managers on p r- ruler. quickly ith a hose. the Northland Co-op Federation, sonnel and labor relations. was selected as chairman of an 8. Develop a county coopera- be continued in January with MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Labor-saving concrete Upper Peninsula Public R 1a- tive directory. hopes of completing the drive by 1959 7 the 15th. January 1, 3 improvements d fy decay, fire, termites and storms, have offered a revised document Mich. Farmers which would have in any sub- stantial way eased the State's 241 EWE SALE rats. They are moderate in first cost and last a life- time. This means low- financial burdens. LIVESTOCK PAVILION AT MSU, EASl: LANSING ell Wheat If such an answer is available, we don't have to wait until 1974 Wed., February 4, 1959 at 12:30 p. m, EST annual-cost service. For more ideas on how for another opportunity, as e Shropshires - Hampshires - Oxfords - Suffolks - concrete can help lighten ee Your Farm Bureau Dealer NOWI Volume Sel ing Carload Prices o Pakistan Free Press indicates. The question of the holding of 7 Corriedales - Southdowns Also 15 select Ewe Lambs. - Dorsets. chores on your farm, mail coupon for free booklet. 200,000 bushels of soft white a Constitutional Convention can wheat from Michigan has been be placed on the ballot at any This is your opportunity to buy top ewes from Michigan's ·----PASTE COUPON ON BACK 0 F POST CARD AND MAIL TODAY----. AVES YOU M N y sold to Pakistan thro gh the general election, either by action IOf leading purebred flocks. and F.F.A. PURCHASERS. A 10% DISCOUNT TO ALL 4·H Judging of sale ewes at 10:00 PORTlAN CEMENT ASSOCIATlON~ uses A national organization to Improve ndextendlhe --------------- I Write Today and Save I Prod~cers Export C?mpany. through their own cooperative the Legislature or by a peti- ThIS represents Michlgan farm- tion of the people. ers' first major export sale a. m. by Professor H. E. Henneman, MSU. MICHIOA SHEEP BREEDER'S ASSOCIATION Pleose send booklets, di$tributed only in U.S. and Canada, (list subject): Name' of portland tement and toncrete through 2108 Michigan National Tower, Lansing 8, Mich. scienliflc research and engineerinll field work. -'-- _ I I am interested to know your prices: I Harold Dingman, Bellevue, Pres.- Robert Chapman, S. Rockwood, Sec. I marketing organization. t. or R. No _ I REQUEST CATALOGS AND MAIL BIDS TO: Graydon I (Name) For the 39 years since the in- Blank, Animal Husbandry Dep't, 105 Anthony Hall, Mich. I I ception of Michigan Elevator Ex- change, farmers have been using State University, E.ast Lansing, Mich. --------------- Post O/Jice .State _ I I (Address) their own organization to sell I I grain to exporters who sold it I Mail to: Farm Bureau Services, Inc. .I abroad. I But only since the birth of this I P. o. Box 960, Lansing, Mich. new cooperative exporting com- - - - - - - _I pany, have they been able to take their commodities directly into the foreign markets. Ed Powell, manager of the grain department of Michigan ~\W ~ Elevator Exchange, said the deal was made Dec. 4 by S. M. Al- cone, Manager of Producers Ex- port Company. a , The Producers Export Com- pany opened offices in New York City on October is, to market grain in foreign countries for nineteen regional grain coopera- tives, including Michigan Eleva- tor Exchange. w. VICTOR BIELINSKI of East Lansing, resigned Decem- ber 8 as manager of the Internal Service Division of Farm Bureau lub" Free Press Services at Lansing to open his own business as a consultant in office management and in the • • 'Fears We're selection and training of office employes. I I Mr. Bielinski started with the ehind Times Farm Bureau business staff in 1936. His assignments were with the FBS Seed Dep't, Farm Bureau DAN E. REED Fruits Products Co., Michigan Associate Legislative COunsel Ass'n of Farmer Cooperatives. In Looking for solutions, or for 1948 he became manager of per- places to lay the blame for Mich- sonnel operations 1,690,000 Women Who Save Trading Stamps for 846 em- igan's financial woes, an editor- ployes of Michigan Farm Bureau, ial in The Detroit Free Press said Farm Bureau Services, Farmers Michigan voters "did themselves Petroleum Cooperative. In 1952 Are The Largest "Woman's Club" in Michigan a great disservice" when they manager of Internal Service turned down the proposal for a Division, Farm Bureau Services. Constitutional Convention. The editorial says: "Unpopu- lar taxes may result and the Every day over 1 690,000 Michigan seldom think about it, her active wasteful and pyramided costs women make it a point to shop where saving is enormously good for busi- will be retained because the peo- ple themselves will have no di- they get trading tamps. ne in our state. rect voice in the matter as they would have had if the changes Thi large group of smart, thrifty Last year, for example, trading had come about through consti- tutional revision." Michigan shopper , with their com- stamp companies purchased $9,816,- The editorial suggests that 000 worth of 'product from Michi- Michigan is not a progressi ve mon interest in trading stamps, can HUGO E. KIVI state because we continue to UP Regional Representative be thought of a a huge "woman s gan manufacturers. Making these elect our state officials for two- year terms instead of for the The Upper Peninsula was rep- club" with membership spreading thing provided jobs for 1,016 "progressive" four-year term as resented by 11 members from now in use by some 35 states. six counties at the Michigan Farm throughout the entire state. Michigan people. S&H Redemption It points out that West Vir- Bureau Institute which was held Stores, paying local rent and taxes, ginia, in the recent election, elim- at Lansing in early December. Of course this "club woman" inated a number of elective posi- A series of meetings has been gets wonderful things for her home employ many more. tions from the ballot, and Kan- held in District 11 in preparation During periods of low income and high expenses it's sas adopted the ''Missouri'' plan for the Safety Surveys. The sur- and family through such favorites In the light of these facts it would a great relief to know that you can borrow from of selecting judges. vey was made in Chippewa and your local Production Credit A sociation. Whether you It concludes that "we must Menominee counties this past as S&H Green Stamps. Through "seem that not only Michigan women, wait until 1974 for another op- year. This year the survey will need money to r.ay taxes, or buy supplies or portunity" to review the entire also be made in Baraga, Mar- her thrift and diligence she pro- but everybody in the state can be equipment, it makes good, money-sa. ing sense to see constitution. quette-Alger, Mackinac-Luce and vides "extras" for her home and thankful that the trading stamp is your friendly PCA man. You are assured of your money As Farm Bureau spokesmen Delta. 'VHE.. you need it. What's more, you'll SAV pointed out during the recent family. And although she may a part of our way of life. MONEY because of PC's special method election campaign, during which Delta County Farm Bureau and of calculating interest charges, the proposed Constitutional Con- the cooperatives in the county vention was under discussion, the aloe assisting with the Blood This message is published as public information Contact your local peA today! people have the most direct voice Bank program. Teams of work- by THE SPERRY AND HUTCHIN 0 COMPANY, c , on major issues such as those ers are making contacts for blood suggested as "money savers" in donors. This program is being other states, when the issues are carried on in cooperation with presented through constitutional the Red Cross. originator 63 years ago of S&H Green tamp. AMocl•• I. .f Mle Ig • amendment. By this route, each Leaders in the 1959 member- Credit Iif. iDIuraDce avaDable for your pro- issue may be considered on its ship drive to date are Mackinac- tectioD. Far further information call your local own merits. Luce with 109% of goal, Chippe- PCam.- ill M'cbip' It is doubtful whether a Con- wa with 73% and Baraga with stitutional Convention W 0 u I d 70 %. The membership drive will ga..-...-. arm Burea Montcalm County Women's and information chairmen. Ml'S. Someone asked me which groups, six past chairmen and a Mr • A rna Fost x, Chairman guest answered to roll call at the Committee served a pancake will entertain husbands at the speech I like best. That's a hard iles R-3 December meeting of the Wo- breakfast for the membership Pinconning ew school at 6:30 one to answer. drive kick-off. A lot of us who p.m. Plans for the Kick Off din- I proudly wore my American men's Committee in the beauti- Fann Bureau button and accept- Ca. County arm Bureau Wo- fully decorated horne of LaVada have been in Farm Bureau a long ner were completed. n. n's ommitt met D cembcr while ometime think we have ed the hospitality of those New Hoxie for the Christmas party Clare County. December meet- England people and tried to 2 in Mrs. Alfred LaMunyon's and busin ss meeting. too much repetition. An incident horne. Year book were pres nt- a couple weeks ago proved to ing was held in the home of Mrs. imagine myself good enough. In Crtiz nship Chairman Bite- Orville Bates. I watched those who pushed ed to m mb 1'S. ly's report she asked this ques- me this is not so. I had a letter MI. Marge Karker said w. from a County Chairman ask- Miss Jeanne Bouman, a stu- their way through the crowds, tion, "How should we put the dent from Holland) visited a few always seeking to be first, and hould continu ' our pre ent work brakes on before we have a gov- ing if I would like a copy of the o st p up citiz nship activities, minutes. You see we take for days with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth asked myself: "Is this America?" ernment control smash up?" The Kapplingers. Jeanne compared I sat at long intervals in a cof- i ring in more Farm Bureau Wo- answer is to write our Congress- granted the officers know this is men, speed up recommendations one of the secretary's duties and some American customs and the fee shop ing. Send to Michigan Farm N ws, Pattern D p't, P. O. BoX I r II pecial di t L recommended by a 162, Old phvsician, e may also suggest u at the parti ulai vitan ins left I ork 11, 1"'. helsea Station, New I ase print plainly pattern 3 r 4 '\ 5 10 I· 11 I 16 \ 17 ~ r 21 \ I 25 26 42, Old Chel ea Station Y ork ] t, . Y. ' New \ , h pur- numb 1'. 'our n:U11C', addr ,R, and ~OTIt.: . 27 - - I;:,~! .' - 28 - - - r - . 29 -- 30 ase print plainly your name, complet address, size, and style numb f. " old by born m)' . 1 ad to Dec. 19 ering wax at'l CO-OpCouncil to A rl deal of in est was Worms as 've ait. Wesley W. SPECIAL R TE 0 Farm $1 Ad Stephens, West Branch. Meet at New Orleans shown by Community Farm Bu- reaus in discussion topic for August - "The Pitfalls of Farm tional words 5 c nts ach p r di ion. NON-MEMBER adv rtis rs: 10 0 n Fight Against TB Inheritanc .tt Michigan cooperative leaders activities will center on this Many requests have come to take rat of 8 0 nts per word per PI. A Contlnuou Job will attend the 30th annual meet- theme. Secretary of Agriculture the Michigan Farm Bureau for ing of the National Council of Ezra Taft Benson will address Sold by December 5 all the Although Michigan's tubercu- Farmer Cooperatives at New two bulletins published by Mich- delegates and visitors January Yorkshire boars and gilts adver- losis death rate has dropped g4% Orleans, Jan. 12-15. igan State University. These bul- 3 13, discussing "Mobilizing Farm- letins are: -------------- tised in the Michigan Farm News in the last 50 years, TB still kills er Strength Through Coopera- Dec. 1. Gene Mater, Nashville. more people than all other in- Homer L. Brinkley, executive tion." 8·388, Inheritance of Farm n fectious diseases combined, ac- vice president of the National Carroll P. Streeter, editor of Property in Michigan. Got Them cording to the Michigan Tuber- Council, said 500 farm and co- 0 v operative leaders from all sec- Farm Journal, Philadelphia, will e Advertised in Dec. 1 Farm culosis Ass'n. discuss the overall sub j e c t, 8-395, How Michigan Laws Af- News for automatic self-washing Michigan averages 14 new cases tions of the nation will attend "Modern Business Organization, feet Farm Ownership and Oper- cream separator and tractor of tuberculosis daily. It can be the meeting. Management and Methods." ation. chains. Got them in four days. discovered in the early stages by The Council is a national or- In requesting these bulletins h Representatives attending from please write to the Bulletin Off- b Roger Russell, Lake, R-2. chest X-rays and tuberculin tests. ganization of farmers' coopera- By the time symptoms such as tive marketing and purchasing Michigan Farm Bureau and af- ice, Agricultural Hall, Michigan Dairy Cattle coughing or tiredness appear, the associations w hie h represent filiates are Maynard Brownlee, State University, East Lansing, b disease is in an advanced stage. some 5,000 local cooperatives Earl Huntley, Edwin Steffen, Michigan. Advertised 11 heifers and cows Leon Monroe, and J. F. Yaeger in Michigan Farm News for De- serving approximately 2,750,000 The Farm Bureau Insurance cember 1. Sold seven head in one week. John Royston, Spring- MICHIGAN FARM • NEWS farmer memberships. from Lansing; L A Cheney and Company P. O. Box 960 Lansing, Dale Dunckel from Williamston; Michigan also has a booklet en- f e R a ?Ort. "Mobilizing Farmer Strength in Marten Garn from Charlotte: titled "Pitfalls of Farm Inherit- p January 1, 1959 5 the National Interest" is the Elton Smith from Caledonia; and ance." It's free for the asking. u d theme of the 1959 meeting. All Robert E. Smith from Fowler- I phases of farmer cooperative v ll_e._--,--,--___ 18 ____________ 1_· I St. Lawrent;e Seaway PARKS HP-7 White . Link. Large w'hite hen, fe\ black flecks. Great FEhD Iayers of large brown gg. AI. 0 good Bradley 1 FB Place Winners In Farm-ta-Prosper Grain Co-op meat bird.". atalog fre. Ionia, :\lichicran. lh rson Hatchery, (1-1' (\1 '\ Friendly Farm Bureau of Oce- ana county won first place in that county in the 1958 West Michigan Farm to Prosper con- Terminal at 5 BUSINESS SERVICE SAYE .1 • 'EY on your T ax. Do - It - Your-self. You fill out In ome test for its excellent community work. Awards for community group Toledo tlre return or furni sh nece sary in- f ormation. We will audit it, check for tao dt vlncs and compl t return. hargea on r -quest, .Iail ti on to: _-Ichols Rusin's informa- Service, organizations participating in the Farmers in the three state area 27411 Harper As nue, St. Chtir annual contest for Mason, Mus- of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio horef';, .nehig'. n. (l-lt-14b) 5B kegon, Newaygo, Oceana and can look for expanded grain mar- Ottawa counties were made at kets with the formation of the 5A BUSINESS the annual Round-up at Muske- Mid-States Terminals, Inc., at OPPORTUNITY gon Dec. 30. Toledo, according to J. R. Bliss, Other Farm Bureau groups re- vice-president of the newly form- POLE T -I?E B ILDI. TG - Farm ceiving awards were: ed corporation. a,nd omm rcial. 'lear pan rafters. Single, Easily nico 'al of Quality ..teel. For Accessible Newaygo county: Progressive The five Mid-Western grain g reat r • vmgs, we vitl build of your Farm Bureau 2nd, Central Farm n alive lumber. marketing cooperatives, which Iogging set-vic s available. Exp Portabl :aw mill arid Float Valve 1'1 n- for Each Bureau 4th. make up the new corporation, c d builder's .• 'ow is the tim to tall} DrinKer Oceana county: Oceana County now market over 120,000,000 p ric s. 'all or write: Wa.lter Fifelskl, I' arm Building- 8ervicp, 1527 138th Farm Bureau Young People 2nd. bushels of grain annually. A venue, Wa.yla.nd, Mlchfga n. hone • 1" Fiber Glass vrarnid 2-6622. \\' build for Quality. Ottawa county: North Chester Mid-States Terminals, Ine., P( Allegan ourrty) Insulation (1-3t-25&31b) 5A Farm Bureau 3rd. BOYD RICE of Lansing has will promote the sale of grain in kers NOTICE joined the staff of the American Dairy Ass'n of Michigan as Di- rather short notice, the quantity 7 and class of grains which export- rector of Membership Relations. ers may require. ERS. Acorn's FB Employees Credit The appointment was announced Officers of the new corporation pr our-s atented rev rstble train unloads tall loads to preader. R turns Union Annual Jan. 20 as effective December 15 by in addition to Vice-President a utomati ally. Low cost. Easily in- All Model EPHD Drinkers are equipped Charles E. Stone, manager of the Bliss, who is general manager of ::;va-Hrtch, taIled. Lit rature free. Write Otta- F .•.321, Holland, Michiga.n. with thermostatically controlled, factory All Farm Bureau Credit Union ADA of Michigan. Michigan Elevator Exchange, are: " (l2-2t-26b) 7 members throughout the state The new work is an advance- President, Nelson Cotton, man- installed 350 watt heating elements. The and their guests are invited to ment for Mr. Rice. He was Ad- ager of Ohio Farmers Grain Cor- 9 DAIRY EQUIPMENT element is clamped to the bottom of attend the annual meeting at ministrative Assistant at the poration, Fostoria, Ohio; Secre- Lansing, January 20 to hear re- Michigan Farm Bureau and serv- tary, Kenneth Probasco, general FOR SALE. Kup-fer Bulk Tank, the cup wi h the thermostat located in ports of officers, elect directors, ed in that capacity from March manager of Farm Bureau Co- 11160w. gallons. Two years old. Very reasonable. Elon Briggs, Like the cup for more accurate water tem- and have an enjoyable evening. 12, 1956. operative Association, Columbus, Charlott R-2. Michigan. Phone 65a- Ohio; and treasurer, Hubert Cal- ~~T2. (Eaton County) (1l-3t-21p) 9 perature control. Date-January 20. Time 6:30 velage, general manager of Ohio BULK IlLY COOLI·~H. for sal. The thermostat' is set at about 35 degrees p. m. Place-Pilgrim tional church, 125 South Penn- sylvania Ave., Lansing. Family Congrega- What's New Equity Exchange, Lima, Ohio. M. D. Guild., manager of the Equipmen Used. 400 gallons. Dire·t e pa nxion, r ni '0, au I teinhor ·t. -partrn D partm nt, Fa rm Bu- nt, Fa rrn nta t Bureau Dairy S r- and will not operate the heating element, grain division of Indiana Farm r eau rrvices, 4,000 -orth rand River until water temperature drops to 3S style dinner. Craving For Milking Bureau was also one of the in- Avenu , P. O. Box 960, Lansing', Mich. corporators of the new company. o-u-asi» 9 degrees. Headquarters for the firm will be Model EPHD-2 Model EPHD-4 Certain Foods If you have a craving for a Systems? eI in Toledo, Ohio. s t ONLY 2-cup drinker $4320 4-cup drinker ONLY $5088 certain food, does it prove that the system needs it? Miss Ro- berta Hershey, extension special- Milking Systems-What's in milking cows new Forage Crops ( milk? i ist in nutrition at Michigan State University, says "No." Craving is usually for some The Farmers Week dairy pro- gram Tuesday morning, Feb. 3 at Anthony Hall, MSU, should ry ay 1o DOGS 22 food which is particularly well- Farm Hardware Dep't FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. liked or for one to which the person is accustomed. It is more help any dairyman, regardless of herd size, who is trying to im- prove his present milking sys- Topic Feb 4 MAKE rn -E "PRE~nUM." Every d og owner rho f eds the Farm Bu- r eau way soon r a liz e or ev ry dollar "p nt. Available at the top value likely to satisfy a wish than an Farm ureau feed deal rs through- actual body need. tem when the milking is done in Forage C r 0 p s - Mechaniza o ut Michigan (9-tf-25&5b) 10 a separate milking room. tion-Livestock- Your Dollar is Four MSU staff members will rc ....TGLISH SHBP- the title of Farmers' Week Dairy Heel rs. Few compare the herringbone milk- Program all day Wednesday, Feb Boh-tai.l~, bla .k and hite. Black ing parlor with other more con- and brown. l·~ith r ... ' 25. Ship any- 4. vher '. Hom -r .Iohnson, Iar 'hall R-4, Special Offer to FARM BUREAU MEMBERS ventional milking arrangements An outstanding program deal- " ~Ilchiga.n. (Calhoun 'ounty) 1-lt-2iJD) based upon a research study con- ing with forages for dairy cattle- ducted during the past six feeding will be presented by the BORI )l;m OLLIl~ puppies, beaut.i- months. This study included College of Agriculture Forage fIull.· marked. ]i;xc 11nt blood lin s. • plans, costs, and management Committee. 'ric 20 at farm. Ernel'lt Ring n- ave b rp;, Htllsdal It-I, Michigan. \on Ig The program will be held ill 1(utle factors associated with these a st of Hill ..dal on State Str et) Hillsdale ountv) u-u-asi» 10 milking arrangements. the Main Auditorium of uthony Three dairymen who are pres- Hall starting at 9:30 a.m. with a 11 FARM EQUIPMENT ently operating three different movie dealing with the day's types of milking arrangements subject. The afternoon program f orFOP L 1<;, Eleven foot extension smoker bal el vator. Two uot- WIll explain their operations. will be in Brody Hall. t om U" ~1 • f cylinder plow on rub- ou' ?• One has a small herd. The others ber. Two topics imporiant to every ( Sanilac ounty) Phone Brown City FI 6-2692. have large herds. (1-lt-21p) 11 dairyman on the morning pro- Thirty minutes has been set .J IL - DgC:Pli; 7-1CHOPP1'Jl1. Corn gram, dealing with "pelleted and Hay heads .• '0. 50 Blower, 50 aside for a discussion as well as forages" and "handling large ft oot pipe. Filled on silo. 2 Automa- questions and answers. One of quantities of forages." ic hopper wagons. Louis Kaltsek, L nnon, lichigan. Phone fA 1-4651. the even men on this program 8hiawa.. aunt)") (l-lt-25p) 11 T e latest development regard- ( sho ld be able to answer your questions. ing machinery for pelleting for- I<'OR SALE. ne doubl -run Vetch ages and then feeding to live- Roszma.n, S para tor, nea.rIy n w, 106. Harry OWO,"0 R-1, nehigan. will present up to 2S words of classified advertising, $ including your name and address, in one issue of the Michigan Farm News. It is read by 71,904 mem- Hemlock Hemlock Farmers Cooperative EI~v~tor is in the process of stock will be presented. The ex- Phone Owos a SA 5- 224. (Shtawass e perience of four farmers will be County) presented as how they are hand- HAY DRYER . patented ling the large quantity of forages ed-air mow SysteJf1. Fans, motors. (12-2t-17p) controll- 11 Detail fr e. '''l'ite Ottawa Hitch, building a 50x60 ft. steel siding required in today's livestock FX:J:J1, bers of the Michigan Farm Bureau. This bargain I addi.tion to house new feed pro- operation. Holland, ...,Uchigan. (12-2t-17b) 11 is less than half our regular c assified advertising rate. cessmg.and bulk feed loading and Discussion will be devoted to unloadmg equipment. It is ex- such topics as, Should I buy a 13 FARM MACHINERY / hay crusher? How to mechanize ~ected the new facility will be In operation sometime during your feeding operation. Wha t Please send your classified by January 24 for the February 1 edition. March, kind and how big a silo to buy. I Extra words over 25 at 5 cents each. Figures like $12.50 or The afternoon program will in - 1238, etc. count as one word. See Ads for classifications. Pigeon elude such topics as-How much Cooperative Elevator Co., Pig- silage can be fed to dairy and eon, IS constructing a 40x90 ft. beef cattle? How important is LM .' FOltD Yl..;ltG so J TR.\C- 26 pole building with 6 bays to han- forage quality to dairy cows'? TOR. ...' arlv n w rpar ttres. I1att ry. Sherman trunsmls ..ion ,475. T ew H~Ll .•.. 'g PULLgT.S. 16 weeks old. HANDY ORDER BLANK dle bulk fertilizer. The total ca- How do we get both quantity r Also ;; .- etion sjrrIng tooth and a 1957 Vaccinated, d beaked and dellvered. 2-bottom Ford plow. Entire outfit Gulliver's Poultry Farm and Hatch- pacity will be 400 tons. and quality of forages? How do 650. T. '. L •.•'aron, 410 \Villow ery, :bJaton Rapid " Michigan, H.-2. we make hay and pasture seed - Road, • T iIau. lichigan. (2 miles orth Phone 43"81.(Eaton County) J. ~ (11-3t-20p) Drew Crowd ing? What can be done abou t and :i mil s E:a t of lilan.) tcnaw County) (] -It-46p) (Waah- 13 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS The first railroad train hired bloat? P. O. Box 960 for political purposes was by Date ...........................................................• Lansing, Michigan Stephen A. Douglas in 1858. He Roses Not Cause carried a cannon on a flat car, Of Hay Fever Please publish my •................................... word ad for times starting with the fired it in each. town to draw a Roses do not cause allergy crowd. (hay fever), according to Dr. W 15 FARM FOR SALE February 1 edition. I enclose $ . Before Radio W. Bauer, director of health edu cation of the American Medica I has - P farm with largo milking barn. Barn 140 acre dairy DE:KALU P TLLJ~TS up a pip r-Jine milker and bulk tank, weeks old. Raised to order. Classification: . Wm. Jennings Bryan toured Association. Dr. Bauer point s eighte n automatic stanchions, gran- 27 states, made 569 addresses in out that the rose has a pollen ary, large hay storage, nine !lx12 w 11 con. truct d 1>0' stalls; pasture 1896, in an effort to win the which is transmitted by bees, no t has shade and flowing well. Equip- Presidency. blown. Roses, he says, are ofte n ment and stock can be purchased epara t ly. lIou se is modern with two • m nts. On with thr ~ 1>i'llrooms, I Wlghtma blamed for spring hay feve r apart From ~ife which in reality is caused b y Ilvtng' room, dining room, kitchen and pollen from trees. bath. Oth r lUI.' bedr-oom, kttch 11, Director of The statue by Houdon of living roo III, ba th. Hot water IH at, full bascrnont, Idea l fur father and George Washington in the State son all ration. All thi. :1,000 down. Walter Capitol of Virginia at Richmond U ited ations Owner will Carry contract. Call Pro- p '1 t. . 1 isuranc g .change, 116 "Y. is the only one made from life. Rose Garden 80uth St r t, Kalamazoo, Iichi an. The rose' garden at the Unite d Phone }1'1-3-1331. (12-2t-87p) 1I; Guided Mis Ie Nations Headquarters in New The aborigin S 0 Australia de- York is probably the most fam - luped a guided missile centuries ou in 0 ) world. It contains a ago-They called it the boomer- collection of the prize-winning ;ti"1~. tUt"Pl.tDQll'1CQ etie • a ~IVl __ line year. Many individuals and com- panies make a bu in ss of such spraying and dusting. The appli- a r tomo iI We urge that, in the interest and the tremendous amounts of our bett r farm lands which are being permanently taken out of standing and in reducing farmer- hunter friction. cation of such poisons without of greater safety on our high- food and fiber production by ur- non e ass Act ram ofW rk proper precautions may cause serious damage to crops or live- stock in adjacent fields. At pres- . ways, the automobile manufac- I tur rs co-operate with the Traffic Saf ty Council and emphasize ban and suburban developments, industrial operations, super-high •. ways and other land-consuming In the Horton Trespass Act, Michigan farmers have a legal e pr sent he second installment of the Reso- ent there are no laws or regula- tions governing such applications I saf ty features rather than hor e- developments. tool to control hunting on farms power and speed. We b lieve that thorough study lution on State Affairs adopted at the 39th annual nor establishing responsibility and farm woodlots. Pressure by for possible damage. of other alternativ s should be conservation clubs on their own m eti g of the Michigan Farm Bureau at East Lan- Lit erbugs carried out b fore consid ration members and on other hunters We urge enactment of legisla- should be giv n to the flooding is helping to build respect for si g ovember 11-12, 1958. The first section was tion requiring the licensing of We favor the posting of more of areas which would become the law. ubli hed in our edition for December I. operators a p ply i n g economic signs along highways warning mosquito-breeding mud flats dur- poisons for hire and establishing motorists of the fines for dump- ing the summer draw-down of By using provisions of the Hor- o r olu ·ons on ational Affairs were recom- responsibility for any damage ing litter along the right-of-way, and we urge Farm Bureau mem- water. The right of eminent do- ton Act, farmers can add to its mendations to the annual meeting of the American which may result from such oper- main, .perrni ing condemnation value. This will require a will- ations. bers to aid in enforcement of the of land, is a power that should ingness to carry through '\n the arm Bureau at Bo ton December 7 to 11. litter law by signing complaints be granted only in clear cases prosecution of violations by the Legislation should ex c 1u d e against violators. from the licensing provisions, but of public necessity. signing of a complaint and the The American Farm Bureau Resolutions on Na- not responsibility, farmers oper- necessary appearance at the sub- Safety Sunday We will oppose legislation to sequent hearing. If identification tional and International Affairs will be published in ating on their own premises and authorize such flooding projects of the trespasser can be secured those who make such applications the Nation's Agriculture, probably for January. for accommodation and not for We are happy to observe the pending completion of adequate from the back tag or other means, increasing awareness of the peo- studies. the complaint can be filed any The section of the Michigan Farm Bureau resolu- hire, and municipalities, villages and road commissions. ple of our State in highway safe- time within one year from the tions dealing with the Michigan Farm Bureau organ- ty. We still have far to go in the recognition of the hazards in Mineral Righ date of the trespass. ization will be published in another edition of this paper. f 2 - , Etc. the operations of our farms and homes. The widespread custom of re- afety for Hunters We recognize the serious prob- serving or selling portions of the lem caused to grape producers We pledge our support as indi- mineral rights appertaining to Gun safety training has shown MFB Resolutions tion and preparation of agricul- by the use of 2-4-D and related idland's i-zen ip rogram ins viduals and as members of Farm descriptions of property results tural products of desirable and compounds. We recommend that Bureau to support Safety Sun- in costly confusion of titles and that hunting accidents can be re- on State Affairs dependable quality will prove research be conducted to deter- HERBERT FIERKE (right) is.J::;!.------------- day, November 16th, as a day to the loss of potential tax revenues, duced through knowledge of the Section 2 equally beneficial to growers and mine the extent of damage and .hown receiving from President ,licensing law and our present renew our concern for all phases proper handling of firearms. We Charles Shuman an award to financial responsibility law. of safety for ourselves and our We believe that legislation will support legislation to provide consumers. to recommend methods for con- should be developed which will that a hunter applying for his We favor enactment of a Seal trol. M~dl~nd County Farm Bureau, I We further recommend that families. a I Di ea e of Quality law for MiChigan-I Michigan, for o~e. of t?e best the public become informed maintain current records of own- first license be required to show ership of such rights, obtain tha t he has passed a course in We are gratified at the pro- grown farm products. We be- C.. Farm Bureau citizenship pro- . . Die el Exhausts some revenue and tend to return grams in 1958. The presentation r me and Delinquency was made at the AFBF conven- provided by msurance companies. abou~ Innoc~nt Victim coverage (Continued on page 7) gress which has been made in lieve that such a program should ownership of such separated th reduction and control of Bru- be entirely voluntary ~nd .that it I Crime and delinquency are in- cellosis among Michigan cattle. should be self-supporting m that creasing rapidly, and the danger tion at Boston in December. Mr. Sinfe the exhaust fumes of all rights to the landowner. trucks and buses using Diesel en- MICHIGAN FARM NEWS ignated as a modified-certified the ~eals would f~n~nce .the In- more serious every year. I Now that Michigan has been des- the revenue fro~ the sale. of to law-abiding citizens gro iVS Fierke is a director of the Mich- Our igan Farm Bureau and was a lack op oads gines create a health hazard and We recommend that the owner are a nuisance, such vehicles us- of separated rights be required 6 January 1, 1959 Brucellosis-free State, we must spectl~:ms ~nd. administration. State prisons and other places of state delegate at the national We urge that blacktop roads ing our highways should be re- to file a certificate of ownership not become complacent or lax in . Wh~le M~chIga? h~s been mark- detention are filled to capacity, convention. be marked by white lines on quired to have exhaust pipes ex- periodically, and pay a registra- our efforts to fight this dread mg time In this field, at least and expenses have amounted to of the State of Michigan, and the outsides and down the cen- tending at least nine feet from tion fee. Such rights on which and costly disease which is so tw?, ot,her s~ates hav~ enacted around $20,000,000per year. ter and also a yellow line down the ground, or level with the top registration and fee become de- to the preservation of life, prop- the center on hills and curves of such vehicle, whichever is .Iinquent should revert to the serious both to cattle and to legislation incorporating 0.u l' The correction of this alarming erty, and well-being of the citi- humans. ~~eas and have been benefitting situation lies in greater emphasis zens of the State. In the event where the roads merit this ac- higher. owner of the land. tion. We should strive toward the ere by. on character and morality in our of enemy attack or local disaster, complete elimination of this di- homes and. schools. our food supplies would become Right of Way Flooding Farms Farmers & Sportsmen eas from Michigan herds by rketing Program Experience is demonstrating vitally important, and certain We are alarmed by proposals Organized sportsmen, repre- June 30, 1960. The Marketing Program of the that competent probation and measures would .have to be taken We favor more widespread use for the protection .of food re- of "Yield Right of Way" signs to flood thousands of acres of sented by the Michigan United We favor an accelerated pro- Michigan Department of Agricul- parole supervision is an effec- our good agricultural lands to Conservation Clubs and its affili- gram of calfhood vaccination to ture has been seriously curtailed tive means of restoring individ- source , crops and hvestock. I in place of "Stop" signs on cor- provide water' storage during ates, and organized farmers help control Brucellosis. Through due to inadequate funds. We uals to productive life in society The Michigan farm Bureau is ~ers where traffic studi~s show flood periods for release during throug Grange and Farm Bu- the co-operation of M.S.U., the r commend that the amount ap- and reducing expenses. mindful of the joint efforts of It would better. eXJ?edlte the low water to maintain stream reau, are working together to Agricultural Extension Service, propriated by the Legislature for I The cost of probation with the Michigan Office of Civil De- movement of tra~fIc WIthout dan- flow, improve farmer-sportsman rela- all dairy and beef cattle breed this program be substantially in- competent supervision costs from fense and the Michigan Depart- ger to the public, tions associations, and the local press, creased. We would further urge $100 to $200 per individual per ment of Agriculture in the pro- We are not unsympathetic to the a program of education for calf- this money be allocated as much year, while, in some cases, the viding of ,farm families with in- De-Icing aterial problems of industries and muni- We commend the sportsmen's hood vaccination could be accom- as possible on a matching basis cost of the individual's imprison- struction, information and train- cipalities whose expansion may clubs for their efforts in educat- plished. I with some consideration being ment and the welfare expenses ing relative to disaster situations. Because the brine solution used be hindered by lack of water ing hunters as to the rights. of given to those commodity groups for the family amount to over We recognize that the Michigan on our roads is so corrosive, we flow. We are, however, con- farmers and promoting the "Ask .a •• ,)a(.~.lD .0 • . ~e :ecommend that the pre:>-that may need a direct grant. $3,000 to $4,000 per year. Office of Civil Defense has in- urge research for improved ma- cerned about uprooting of large the Farmer First" program. This fARM BUREAU MIlliNG CO. t,,,. VISIon m t~e present Brucello.sJs I CH'CAGo. ILL. We commend the Legislature formation relative to methods of terial for keeping roads free from numbers of farm families, the re- joint program has been effective law, allowing the s~le of ~a~ry laughter Hou on its study of more effective protection. ice and dust. moval of valuation from tax rolls in improving rural-urban under- or breed;ing cattle ~ MO~Ifled probation for juvenile delin- We continue our support of Brucellosis-Free Counties without Michigan has adequate laws to quents through the DeMaso Com- Civil Defense programs and plans a blood t st, be changed to re- . .t developed by State and Local . th t h ttl ith require slaughterhouses to oper- mit ee. quire a sue .ca, e el er pass a-te in a sanitary manner. The I Governments, and encourage our a bloOfd test hWItdhlhn ~O days or real problem seems to be to 10- M'Wh~comm~nd the efforts of the members to avail themselves of come rom a er avmg a com- cate th ese t bli h plete clean herd test within a l'v t k anedsapouISIt ry 1 es oc t menare h s w emg. b IC igan Crime and Delinquency information and training from ~re Council, of which Clark .. L Brody the Michigan Office of Civil De- Chick Livability year. . Meanwhile, we have not kept inspected and supervised up to date in the control of bo- . I slaughtered so that they may be IS a member, for Its ~fforts to fense. demonstrate more effective meth- ods of probation. We commend vine TB. The program of test- We favor enactment of legis- the board of supervisors, judges, Highway La s ing and eradication of this disease /lation which would require Ii- .Iaw enforcement officers and should be speeded up. During censing by the State Department welfare leaders of Saginaw Coun- We are gratified with the ac- the next two fiscal years, 1959- of Agriculture of all slaughter- ty for their co-operation with tion of the 1958 Michigan Legis- 60 and 1960-61, county-wide tests ing plants so that their location the Council in the employment lature in repealing 252 obsolete for r accreditation should be may be known to the proper of six trained and experienced sections of Michigan's highway conducted in 64 counties contain- authorities. Farmers slaughter- probation officers. laws. and are pleased to note that ing over a million head of cattle. ing livestock and poultry which We urge our members to lend a study is now being made look- they have raised should be ex- their co-operation and voluntary ing toward the codification of We urge the Michigan Legis- empted. the remaining highway laws so leadership through 4-H Clubs, lature to appropriate sufficient that we would eliminate confu- FF A, and FHA chapters, Boy sion, duplication and conflicts funds for th adequate operation La elling Food Scouts, churches and civic groups of the testing and control pro- and have one unified and under- in assisting young people in de- standable statute covering these grams regarding both of these We urge that the Michigan law veloping into useful and law- matters. We hope that the new s rious diseases which attack both cattle and humans. relative to labelling of food pro- abiding citizens. highway code can be formulated ducts, especially frozen, concen- and enacted during the 1959 ses- trated and reconstituted fruit sion of the Legislature. juices, be clarified by the Legis- ate Legis ator HAT'S MO THE JlUARANTEE IS IN WRITING! • • • Surveys show that' a large latur~ so ..that there will .,?e' no, 'We extend a vote of thanks to Li ite Access number of cattle are calfhood quest1o~ a~ to the authority of the members of the State Legis- MR. POULTRYMAN. " . THERE'S NO accinated against Bang's disease the. Michigan Dep.artment of lature who have supported th The growing development of SHOP AROVND AND TRY TO MATCH and it is a w ll-known fact that Ag:-lcultu.re to require labelling Farm Bureau program. e limited access highways in Mich- reason to be in doubt when you buy it. We know that you can't even come 3lh % to 5% of vaccinated ani- WhICh WIll not be confusing or igan is bringing great loss and chick starter feeds now. Just buy Farm close to it. This guarantee and the mals should receiv more con- misleading and which will fully inconvenience to many Michigan Bureau's Hi-Efficiency 20o~ Chick Starter sideration when the test is read" safeguard the interests of the elfare feed are just additional examples of what farmers, particularly those whose Animals reacting as a result of consuming public. Crumbles and you'll be getting the best your Farm Bureau is doing to give you We believe that all able-bodied farms are traversed by such official vaccination should not be welfare recipients should be re- highways. In the purchase or feeds that your money can buy. AND extra benefits when' you buy the Farm branded for slaught r until they Feed L w quired to do a reasonable amount condemnation of such right-of- DON'T MISS THIS EXTRA .•• you get Bureau way. It does pay to 'do business have had two more tests within 90 days, at the option of th The Michigan Feed Law should of work in order to qualify for way, full consideration should be a guarantee IN WRITING that your with yourself • • • what more proof is own r. be carefully studied and mod- assistance, ~uch work could in- given to the decreased earning chicks will live six weeks if fed th is ernized to take into consideration c~ude mowIn? weeds on the capacity and the increased costs needed than this unprecedented guaran- the changes being made in feed highway, cuttmg, b~ush, or any of operating such farms. Farm Bureau Hi-Efficiency Feed. tee and this proven feed? formulation and handling in var- I ?ther work pertaining to public Proper provision should be tock ious forms. Adequate safeguards ' Improvement. We furt~er feel made for water and air drainage are concerned about differ- should be included to protect that taxpayer~ sho.uld avaIl. them- and for the convenience of local arm Bureau Hi-Efficiency 20% Chick Starter Crumbles is the ence of opinion in the veterinary feeders from harmful ingredients. selyes of their right to Inspect people in getting to public places rof ion on th reading of the It should be written so that it relief rolls. and community centers. reason your Farm Bureau Dealer can make this guarantee! t sts for Brucellosis and TB. can be enforced. Funds allocated by Welfare e a. k the Michigan State Uni- Boards for food orders should i h ay Courte y rsity and the U.S.D.A. to con- be used in the purchase of staple 200~ CHICK STARTER CRUMBLES FARM BUREAU'S HI-EFFICIENCY duct r s arch to develop more n In ction food only. We recommend that the Farm is just one of the new Hi-Efficiency feeds 20o~ Chick Starter Crumbles has been d finit proc dur s on determin- Bureau of Michigan plan an edu- that will be coming your during '59" formulated with you in mind, Mr. Poultry- tion of po itive reactors. The Michigan dry edible bean crop is now inspected under a cational campaign to call to the It is a vastly improved starting feed. It k V ccine man. Your Farm Bureau Feed Depart- system supervised and controlled attention of Michigan farmers the contains a coccidiostat. It has addedfats ment wants to give you the best feeds LelIJIOSDlroI by an association of b an dealers. Due to the increased number importance of courtesy and con- The insp ction of nd other farm of ,cases of paralytic polio among sideration of regular traffic on for extra energy ••• lower fiber content available. It is loaded with ingredients commodity is so controlled by children who have not received highways while moving farm for greater digestibility • • • improved that will develop your chicks into high- d alers. Salk vaccine because parents equipment and produce. balance of amino acids for faster feath- producing birds that will make you In ord r to bring about a more have become more lax in having uniform grading of Michigan children immunized, we urge the ering. money. bean hipments, we recommend parents of pre- chool children to of oad pirosi ,ha become increa in ly that the bean inspectors be have their children immunized The present legal width of load nt, s rio us and menacing. brought under the direct control before entering school. for trucking hay and straw is nd After the Six Week are Up • • • your F Bur u feed dealer " dOff" t· an d st er- 10f1the State Department of Agri- only 8 f et, while that of pulp- 1 1 ICU Ie has he growing and laying mashes that are formulated to giv you 1 tl charact ri tic of cu tuz:e a~d that all fee collected 0 Pi land d wood and concrete pipe is 8 feet hich thi di se has de-I be paid dir ctly to th~ State and ar 8 inches. Since bales are s~ he ty of bir~s you want. Every one of Farm Bureau'. Poultry Feeds velooed. that a syste~ be inaugurated Improvement of the standards uneven in length, it is hard to is be-ng developed with yOIl i -nd... at a farmer-owned and r a- whereby the Inspector ~ rotat-I for nursing homes and hospitals build a good load of hay within tock comm It! over. ~ State as WIth other is badly needed We b Ii . e eve a th t 8 feet in width. rm r-controlled feed mill. They are continuing exempl of why "it eat-I· d the the State Health COmmissioner e furthe~ re.commend that should be authorized to stabIish We recommend that the pres- pay 0 do bu ines with yourself." ich nec . ary 1 J Iation .be enacted and enforce regulations and ent width for trucking hay and t r about the de Ired change. standards of maintenance and straw be increased to at least 8 feet, 8 inches. Shop wherever you operation of these institutions. see this emblem, c I n It's your guide to Civil Defense preparedness is quality products for FAR UREAU f "al· ce to the people better farming. a Pr a I for uality The quality of food products is u ar important to both producers and etter Living (Continued from Page 6) hunter safety approved by the consumers. We feel that present standards for manufacturing-type milk and cream are rather lax ere Department of Conservation: and indefinite. We belie that tandard could be tablished Following are the name nd addre e Dog Law without hardship to the produc- F arm Bureau ecretarie, to whom ne ers of these products and urge Damage to Michigan livestock the passage of suitable legisla- applications and Farm Bureau dues for 1959 may be and poultry caused by dogs is tion. mailed. Please address as: Mrs. Elizabeth c rthur, a serious problem. We insist that producers of livestock and poul- Dairy Promotion Sec'y Alcona County Farm Bure u, Harri ville, R·2. try not be prevented from pro- tecting their property, and would We are proud. of the self-help Michigan, etc. oppose any change in the Dog promotional program of research, Alcona - Mrs. Elizabeth Me- ~ Gratiot-Mrs. Leona Vance, 128 Law which would weaken this advertising and public relations Arthur. Harrisville. R-2. N. Pine River St., Ithaca. provision. carried out by dairy farmers Allegan - Mrs. Ruth J.)eVer- Hnlsdale-s-Mr . Margaret Love- through the American Dairy As- ville, 227 Hubbard St., Allegan. less, 47 S. Howell St.. Hillsdale, We believe that much of the sociation. We are glad to note pro b 1 em can be eliminated Alpena-Mrs. Esther Kennedy, Hou hton-Dorothy Ruska, R- recent increases in per capita Posen, R-l. 1, Box 30, Chassell. through effective county pro- consumption of certain dairy grams to control stray dogs and Antrim-Richard Wieland, Ells- Huron - Mrs. Barbara Bouck, products. 180E. Huron St., Bad Axe. enforce licensing provisions. Wc worth. would encourage our members tc 31 MEMBERS of Michigan o . . . Ingham-Mrs. Dorothy Surato, rl'arm Bureau who attended the prrce of cherrres should pomt the We 'urge every dairyman to Arenac - Mrs. Evelyn Shinn, 245 S. Jeffer on St., Mason. urge County Boards of Super support the A.D.A. through the Standish. \FBF convention at Boston De- way for. ?ther growers of other Ionia - Mrs. Lester Covert, visors to take steps to eliminate 'ember 7-11 made the trip from ~ommodltIes to develo~ market- year-around monthly set-asides Baraga - Mrs. Malond Titus, 111% N. Depot St., Ionia. stray or unlicensed dogs. of 2 cents per hundred pounds fl28East Broad St., L'Anse. .ansing by the way of Capital mg programs of benefit to pro- Iosco-Mrs. William Herriman, Every effort should be mad! of milk or lh cent per pound of Barry-Mrs. LaVera J ohncock, Tawas City. to identify dogs causing actua \.irlines. They were in Boston in ducers. butterfat. 119N. Church, Hastings. damage and owners should be- our hours, counting a stopover ( Bay - Mrs. Russell Madison, Isabella - Mrs. Marie Farnan, held responsible for payment OJ 1t New York. 123 from Michigan D iry Group 301 E. Pickard se.. Mt. Pleasant. losses. . .ttended the convention. Sale of eeder Pig Main and South Henry St., Bay Jackson-Miss Jane Parrishm, Weare encouraged by the re- City. '11provement of land and water sults of the meetings held with We recommend that the Mich- Benzie-Mrs. Hermie Rockwell, 5550 Lansing Avenue, Jackson. Deer Management esources rests on all citizens. dairy cooperatives and other igan Department of Agriculture Beulah. Kalamazoo - Mrs. Mabel K. rban as well as rural. Cities State Farm Bureaus. We urge I adopt new r,egulation~ governing Berrien-Mrs. Velma Wire, P. Bacon, Kalamazoo, R-5, Box 248. Deer in the area of Michigai re dependent on rural lands not the Board of Directors to con- the sale of feeder pigs. These O. Box 113, Berrien Springs. Kalkaska-Mrs Esther Dunlap, south of the Muskegon-Bay Cit,' nly for food, but for most of tinue promoting such confer nces regulations should permit feeder Branch--Mrs. Milo D. Jones, Kalkaska, R-l.( line continue to increase, and re their water supplies. whenever possible when it will pigs to be assembled and grouped 16 North Hanchett Street, Cold- ports of crop damage and aut bring greater unity and better for sale when facilities are pro- accidents involving deer are rnor: . The annual increase in our understanding of the problems in vided separate and apart from water. frequent. »opulation places a definite re- the dairy industry. any contact with slaughter hogs. Calhoun - Mrs. Harry King, We recognize the interest oJ ponsibility on agriculture and Under no circumstances should Room16, Town Hall, Marshall. both rural and urban people ir he Nation to safeguard our need- feeder pigs be allowed to be sold Cass--Mrs. Erma Spencer, P.O. their occasional opportunities t: -d future food production facil- ilk Market Control through facilities used for slaugh- Box 97, Cassopolis. see deer near their homes. I' ties. Farm owners and farm Charlevoix-Mrs. Ivadelle Pen- W d t Stat tel" hogs. is evident, however, that long bl;?- enters as well as our urban . e are oppose 0 at,ly . e Such a program would allow fold, 203 Second St., East Jordan. fore deer are so plentiful thai -opulation must be aware of the milk marketmg c~ntrol bill which Michigan farmers to participate Cheboygan-Mrs. Tom Baker, they can be frequently seen, the eed for intelligent use and con- seeks tito setWprIces or control . . ., f eeI th a t sue h aidI In Improved feeder pig marketing ervation of our lands. pro d uc IOn. e W Cheboygan. damage they cause will be more The 75 Soil Conservation Dis- bill ld t b in the 10n<1-an procu:emen~ programs. e Chippewa-Mrs. Clayton Wil- than farmers should be expected . ",:ou If 0 e . 0 urge that In settmg up such reg- to bear. ricts now organized in Michigan time mterests of dairy farmers ulations that adequate disease son, Brimley, Box 56, R-l. re efficiently operated by elect- or consumers. control measures be provided, Clare - Mrs. Donald Davis We believe that the Conserva d farmers serving without salary We believe that the most effec- These measures should include Clare, R-2. tion Commission should begin to and are effective units of soil sav- tive approach to securing equit- inspection of facilities, quarantine Clinton-Miss Esther Robinson, adjust its season regulations so rig activity. able prices is through a strong period and vaccination of pigs 103E State St., St. Johns. as to level Off the deer popula- tion in southern counties before We commend the Legislature and aggressive bargaining organ- for cholera prior to removal Delta-Clayton Ford, Cornell. the damage and accident rates 'or its action in providing part-I ization. from sale premises. Eaton - Mrs. Leslie Sheridan become unreasonable. ime assistants to these volunteer We s~bmit that the: elimination 142 S. Pearl St., Charlotte. We also recommend that land- officers. We ask that this aid be of unfair trade practices and the aturity of Fruit Emmet-Mrs. Roscoe Williams, owners in the areas of .special extended to all districts on a establishment of a statistical di- 414Jackson St .. Petoskey. antlerless deer seasons should be matching basis. vision of the Department of Agri- We deplore the practice of Genesee - Mrs. Florence Wil- given first chance at such per- culture with power to subpoena marketing immature fruit, which bur, G-2501 Flushing Road, Flint. records of dairy plants has a depressing effect on the mits. This might prevent resent- Conservati n Costs necessary in order to check their prices demand for Michigan fruits. We er, Gladwin. R-3. Gladwm-Mrs. Dorothy Baug- ment against the sportsmen and the consequent closing of lands We recommend that the pro- and usage schedule and their re- recommend addi tional research to hunting. gram of cost-sharing payment to tail pricing structure, could be by Michigan State University to :'free N rsertes farmers for approved soil and beneficial. water conservation measures be develop methods that can be used We feel that in order to in- to measure effectively the degree made on a more restricted basis crease milk prices to producers of maturity which would be re- Who's Eligi Ie would continue the atten- through legislation, it would be quired in order to prevent the We believe that the reforesting is a public service tending to con- .which of lands best adapted to that use tion to the urgent problems of necessary to keep out-of-state conservation. milk out of Michigan markets. marketing of immature fruit. For the serve our natural resources. We This is an impractical approach Resolutions Committe also believe that the providing Christmas Trees to the problem. Distr;ct: Fal·m urean e 7 of the planting stock for this re- I-Harlan Wicks, Dowagiac foresting is a proper responsi- It is now legal in Michigan to Grade A Milk bility for Soil Conservation Dis- transport up to six Christmas 2-Carl J. Heisler, Vice Chao Farmers an other persons in- man. Albion ! terested in agriculture. This is tricts and the Department of trees without having a bill of We urge that the issuance of Conservation. These agencies sale or other evidence of ovO-ner- regulations relative to the pro- 3- William Scramlin, Holly the way they are described as have provided a source of sup- ship for them. It is estimated duction and processing of Grade 4-Mrs. Leon Dunning, Dalton Members and Associate Members 5-Robert Oesterle, Webberville in the by-laws of the Michigan • ply when other sources were not' that at least 100,000 Christmas A milk and other dairy products available and have maintained trees are taken illegally each should be limited to the Mich- 6-Francis Spencer, Almont standards' of quality for all sup- year from private and public igan Department of Agriculture. pliers. land in Michigan because of this 7-Emery H. Kinney, Jr., Lud- The provision of the Grade A 8- Warren E. White, Clare ington Farm Bureau. Members r S exemption. Milk Law which provides that 9-Carl R. Nelson, Traverse City Section 1. Membership Qualifi- We oppose efforts to hamper We continue to support amend- farms producing such milk must 10-Carl E. Robotham, Bellaire cations. (1) Only persons engaged ill you invit a farm family to join F the operatio of the nurseries operated by these public agen- ment of this law so as to elim- have wells complying with what- 11-William H. Saarinen, Watton in the production of agricultural early all of us joined Farm ureau b cau e cies. inate, or at least reduce, this ever recommendations might be or horticultural products, includ- exemption which is resultingTn promulgated by the State Health Women of Farm Bureau: ing lessees and tenants of land I VITED US! People ill joi for th ame rea on such a serious loss to Michigan's Department is an unwise delega- Mrs. Edward Golding, Sr., Cass used for production of such pro- .d, a d tank you f r th i vitation. State Parks Christmas tree producers. tion of power and leads to un- City. ducts. certainty and confusion. Mrs. Walter Harger, Stanwood. (2) Or lessors and landlords Michigan's rapidly increasing Mrs. Lee S. LaForge, Curran. Farm Bureau membership makes one eligible for (1) group Blue population and our large number Motor Boats who receive as rent all or any We recommend that the law of tourists should be provided MFB Young People: part of the crop raised on the Cross-Blue Shield protection through Farm Bureau (2) Farm Bureau with adequate public park facil- Many complaints have been be changed to delete reference Richard K. Arnold, Plainwell. rented or leased premises, or the to the Department ities. This would require mater- registered by citizens relative to ommendation and to make this of Health rec- proceeds thereof. IVlutual automobile, fire, farm liability insurance (3) Farm rs P tro- ial expansion of our present park the operation of motor boats in provision of the law read: "Ade- CommiUee Members at Large: These people shall be eligible leum Direct Distribution of motor and heating fuels if DD op rat- acreage and improvements. a manner dangerous to life and Robert E. Smith, Chairman, quate and safe water supplies 'Fowlerville. for membership in this associ- ing in the county. In view of the present financial :iestructive to property. .- - .- ......- ..- ... ation, upon approval of their - - .. for use in milk houses and milk Leroy Dale Dunckel, William- situation of the State, this poses We approve the new legisla- rooms shall be provided." membership application at the a difficult problem. ston. tion requiring the licensing of Allen F. Rush, Lake Orion. direction of the board of direct- ors. We renew our endorsement of motor boats, thus making pos- Inspection of Milk 1 APPUCATION FOR MEMBERSHIP a moderate charge for the use of sible their identification and reg- Section 2. Family Membership. our state parks so that those us- ulation of operation. We urge We deplore the present dupli- Farmers Week Dairy Membership in this association ing these facilities could help in 9.11 citizens to co-operate with cation of inspections by the Mich- shall be a family membership I hereby apply for membership in the _ their maintenance and expan- the authorities in the apprehen- igan Department of Agriculture, sion and conviction of all viola- city health departments, county Progra s on K R which includes the husband and sion. wife and minor children: Coun y Farm Bureau, Michigan Farm Bureau, and the American Farm We also support an increased tors. health departments, etc. Much If something happens that you Provided, that an unmarried program of purchase of access of their work overlaps and back- cannot attend the dairy programs minor reaching the age of 21 shall Bureau, and agree to pay the annual membership dues of $10.00. sites to our lakes and streams Watershed Program. tracks. It is not an efficient pro- of Farmers Week Feb. 2-5, then be included in his or her family to provide the public with more gram of inspections and is very tune in radio station WKAR, 870 membership for the balance of opportunity to use our water re- on your dial. The dairy programs the calendar year, and that mar- We endorse the Small Water- confusing and disconcerting to It is agreed that 40 cents of this sum shall be for a year's sub- sources. shed Program as an effective dairy farmers. Many. producers will be broadcast as follows: ried minors must qualify as a technique for dealing with sur- have been "shut off" without Feb. 3. Tuesday: 10:00 to 11:30; family membership. scription to the Michigan Farm News; that $1.00 is to be pplied a Water Rights face water problems. We be- warning on the basis of an indi- 1:30 to 3:30; and' 3:30 to 4:30. Associate M mber I;eve much more emphasis should vidual inspector's interpretation Monday night dairy banquet my annual dues to the American Farm Bureau Feder tion of which 25 The growing interest in prob- be placed on this method of of the law or some regulation. speaker. Section 3. Associate Member. lems of water management and water control. ships. There shall be two classes the right to the use of water, Recognizing this problem of Feb. 4. Wednesday: 10:00 to of associate memberships: cents is for a year's subscription to the Nation's Agriculture. indicates that there is a need duplication of inspection of fluid 11:45; 1 :30 to 3 :30. Class I. Other persons (exclud- for a comprehensive study by all n xicated Hunters milk, we urge the Michigan Farm ing persons enumerated in Class interested parties, which should Bureau officials to work with the Feb. 5. Thursday: 10:00 to We are suggesting that the industry committee which is now 11:40; 1:30 to 3:30. II) interested in agriculture may NAME (print) Applicant lead to recommendations for leg- become associate members by islative action. Governor issue a proclamation being formed to study the prob- Feb. 6, Friday: 2:00 to 3 :00. making application, and, if ac- orior to hunting season, calling lem. Post Office _ RFD Michigan is favored in havinr attention to the dangers of hunt- cepted by the board of directors. upon execution of the member- available the world's best supply ng while under the influence of We further urge the Michigan of fresh water. However, many 'ntoxicating liquor. Laws cover- Department of Agriculture to areas of the State inland from ing such action should be strictly continue its efforts to encourage How to Lift ship agreement, will be entitled to the rights of membership, ex- Road Address _ _ the Great Lakes experience local nforced. cepting the right to vote. shortages. The water of many streams is totally used at pres- Farm Bargaining local health departments to adopt uniform inspection procedures. eavy Things Associate memberships of this class shall be limited so as not to exceed 10% of the membership in T ownship _ _ _ _ .._ _._ _ __ ent during low flows either for We further recommend that ROGER FOERCH municipal or industrial purposes anyone county. SIGN HERE _ _ We recommend legislation that the State inspectors work more .- .- .. - .. - ...- ... To spare yourself some hos- Class II. Full-time employes of or for irrigation. on the basis of quality control pital bills, here are some tips High investments are needed to would authorize cooperative bar- by bacteria count taken at re- on how to lift heavy objects: develop irrigation projects. Oth- gaining associations of producers ceiving stations er water users also want to know to bargain with purchasers singly spections. Temperature, sediment than by farm in- this association, or of its sub- sidiary companies. may become 1. Face the load squarely, and associate members by making • • • • • • • • • •• • - what water supplies they may r in groups. get a firm footing, feet planted application. and, if accepted by and general cleanliness are other 10 to 12 inches apart. RECEIPT FOR DUES continue to expect. We will sup- the board of directors, upon exe- Complete the plication We feel the future of Agricul- factors which might well be RECEIVED $10.00 in payment of County port an adequate study of our ture will, in a large measure. de- taken into consideration. 2. Bend your knees and get a cution of the membership agree- water resources and needs which lend on the ability of the pro- good grip on the load. ment, will be entitled to the Farm Bureau. Mi~h i~an Farm Bureau and and mail it to your County Whenever the bacteria count will develop equitable water ducer to bargain effectively with was found to be excessive, there 3. Lift slowly and evenly by rights of membership excepting American Farm Bureau dues for 1959 from Farm Sure u rights legislation. the right to vote. buyers. We urge the Farm Bu- might well be an immediate farm straightening your legs. DON'T applicant: BEND YOUR BACK! gether with m m We urge that the Joint Legis- reau to assist producer market- visit to locate the trouble. Less ADDRESS _ _ _ _ _ .. _ lative Committee studying this 'ng organizations as much as pos- stress should be placed on minor 4. Keep the load in close and Dixon problem be continued and that sible. items which have little to do don't t ist your body. To turn, America's best known survey- Give R e ipt for Du • NAME _ _ __ _ _ _ .. ..._~- sufficient funds be provided to Weare encouraged by the with the production of quaUt) change the position of your feet. ing job was done between 1763 enable the Committee to do an Great Lakes Cherry Producer milk. Do the work with your leg and 1767 by Charles Mason and Signed _ _._ .._ ..__ _ _ THA K YOU o effective job. Marketing Cooperative in th ir We feel that with a given num muscles and not with the weaker Jeremiah Dixon. The stone Membership Worker OU HEL success this year in bargaining ber of inspectors, much better back muscles. boundary markers used by Mason for the price of cherries. Their results could be ob1lBinedin this If you need help ask for it. brousbt over ichigan arm )5lJlr •• u Soli Con nation forward approach in glvin& farm- way than by following the pres- It doesn't pay to 1) bashful and from England Many are still Address Responsibility for the use and ers something to say 'about the ent method. bedridden. standing today. e • • 1._._ C.-.... Igan y ea Do ome people have tax burden and others h vy an 1956 • - from an average of 45 cents per acre to $1.32 per acre. redesign the whole fabric of our Women of Haas spoke to us on "Will nd January in the east end of coun- easy one? Net farm incomes have risen only taxing system or find some new I county Distribution of Propert." The ty. o anna y nook where hidden resources lie Everyone wants to avoid the a little during this period. payment of taxes. They are a 2. Farmers in areas of subur- that have escaped the state and national tax programs. Farm Bure I nurse showed slides on "Alcoholism." MarqueUe - Alger. Women's Committee has held two meet- favorite subject of argument. ban expan ion have been given (Continued from Page 4) 'ogemaw County. Mrs. Enid ings since organizing late in the c round M terial for Program in January by Our Arguments do not settle whether a severe "shock treatment." New It looks like the governments Stopping between sessions for Kenyon has b~en elected chair- summer. They have chosen to as- they are fair or not. Only cold residents ere ate new demands have gone over taxable re urces 85 Community arm Bure u Discussion Groups with a fine toothed comb. I have a bowl of soup we kidded the man. The ladles vot.d to help sume the 3 year Safety Survey facts compared without bias can for local government services. waiter. "Michigan?" Sure he Carrol Jean Nelson WIth expen- Report. tell whether a tax is fair or not. Farmer m y not need nor want heard tax expert mention only DONALD D. KINSEY one definite suggestion for prop- knew all about Michiian. You ses when she applies for Inter- The groups of Forest, Chocolay Coord·ntor of Res arch and Education such services, The need for them erty tax relief. That is a notion see he was a chef there when national Farm Youth Exchange. River and Sundown sponsored Pro rly a et may not have been there before that would use the state income Ford was President. Mrs. Lou DeMatio, Mrs. Enid the film, Time and Two Women. (NOTE: This is th second topic in our discussion series the migration of the newcomers. "Who?" Kenyon and Mrs. Dorothy Lick- The showing was open to the on t xatlon, In a study Uk this the main purpose is to be- Out of Focu tax for this purpose to some ex- public. The load of these new develop- tent. HFord,-don't you remember?" ~eldt attended the annual meet- COm informed about the puroblem and related fads. We Taxation by government must ments falls largely on the farm- But that is next month's topic, We didn't, but here was a mg of AFBF at Boston, segment of America. Houghton County Women's c nnot solve the problem in our brief me tings. but we can rest upon the wealth and earn- ers. They hold the bulk of the and we don't want to get ahead Presque Isle Co u n t v- Mr. Committee met at the home of g in und r tanding for later use. In February we shall look ing power of the people. There real estate. The new residents of our story. Back to the great auditorium, the warm smile of friends. A Trocke spoke on research in Mrs. Vieno Hendrickson to plan t a State Income Tax.) is no other base. The past half- are not "set" yet. Values on small their program and discussed century has seen rapid changes lots are kept low at the begin- moment to relax and read once agriculture. A report was given Questions more that great insignia in the on the monthly visit to the local means of raising necessary mon- Michigan's state and local governments are hav- in the foundation of our national ning. But the new families crowd ies. wealth, however. the schools. Bonding issues are 1. Can your group list the rea- background of the speakers plat- old folks home. This seems to ing growing pains in terms of programs and how Today only a fraction of the voted through by the Small prop- sons why they believe local tax- form, "The American Way of be a very interesting project. January will find them enjoy- Life, Our Freedom." At the bot- Each month a group of women ing the adventures of Elizabeth to finance them. The "property tax headache" is active wealth and earning power erty holders - and the tax es should be based on other re- Hakkola and Linda Graham who of our people is vested in prop- squeeze gets severe. sources rather than real estate tom, the line: "Fundamental Be- visit this home. a common complaint of its citizens-and is linked to The demand for new schools lief in God." Between these spent their summer visiting in erty. With the coming of an in- and personal property? A contribution was made to Germany. these "growing pain .' This is a headache that is dustrial society, wealth has in urbanized townships has been headings were those political and CARE. Mrs. Ristau, chairman, 2. Do you have any ideas as to economic rights which protect They sponsored the film Time shifted more to productive enter- the major cause of the problem. will represent the county at a and Two Women. A free will born of more than mere imagination. prises, salaries, .wages, savings In 1940, schools in these areas what kinds of resources local and preserve man's dignity. Over nurse recruitment meeting to be governments could tax to add to all was the Stars and Stripes. held in Gaylord. offering added $11 to the Keith Our property tax has become so burdensome at deposits, stocks and bonds, in- took 56% of the tax dollar. By Tanner Memorial Fund. their revenues - - big enough to surance and annuity reserves, etc. 1955 they took 71% of the tax times that the cry for relief is constant by some prop- Some emphasis on taxation has dollar. ease the property tax load? District 10·E District 11 Chippewa Women met Decem- Mrs. Vernon Kingsbury, Chmn. rty owners. Their demand that tax responsibility be more fairly spread among the people has a good been shifted to meet these All over the state school ex- changes. But in programs which pansion has had its impact. In support local governments, prop- southern agricultural townships 3. Should local governments leave taxing to the state and get Alpena Mrs. Ken Corey. Chairman Stephenson R-I I ber 3rd with Mrs. Rike as host- ess. Mrs. 'Wallis, program chair- man introduced Mrs. Alexander, their funds through various Alpena County Women, with cause beneath it. erty is still the mainstay of rev- the school share of the tax dol- state-aid grants? Why or why Mrs. Walter Dant as their new rna tron of Emma Mason Chil- Annual meeting was held in dren's Home. She spoke On the enues, and the emphasis is badly, lar rose from 39% in 1940 to 62% not? chairman and Mrs. Gustav Wittke Bark River, October 21. 63 wo- objectives of their work and the It seems a ound argument to claim that any tax worn out of balance. ill 1955. In northern agricultural as secretary, have just completed men were present, needs. Pine Grove group women which destroys a good and necessary use of land is Prperty still provides 95% of townships the figures rose from all taxes collected for local gov- 34% to 60% for the same item. Farm Ponds a very interesting project. They furnished the pediatrics, depart- These officers were elected: will have the next meeting. Chairman - Mrs. Ken Cor e y, not only harmful to the owner but also is a hazard ernment programs in Michigan. Millage rates in Michigan "ur- Property taxes make up 45% of banized" townships has gone up F r Irrigation? ment of the Alpena General Hos- pital with new drapes. The hos- Stephenson; Vice-C h air m a n- Menominee WOmen's Commit- tee has elected new officers: Mrs. to the government which imposes the tax. (ConHi1ued from Page 1) pital staff then showed their ap- Mrs. Clifford Pos, Pickford. all state and local tax collections. from 17 3/4 mills in 1940to 292/3 Rules were •adopted for the .J ames Szabo, Chairman; Mrs. In our Michigan history we have come close to One thing tha t distorts the mills in 1950. They are higher less we hit a severe drouth year'j preciation by inviting the women District. Mrs. Chester Good gave Ken Corey, Vice-Chairman; Mrs. to the destructive use of taxation several times. focus is the fact that property now. or a series of such years," the to tea and open house, to survey the vice - chairman's report on Leonard Veeser, Secretary; Mrs. conference agreed. the completed drape~. A very taxes take Iittve account of the program planning. The rest of Alfred Palmer, Farm Bureau Property owners have sometimes been forced to sur- earning power of the property. An Attempt to There was general agreement goO? pr~Ject of. pU~lic relations meeting was devoted to Officers Package Reporter; ~ Mrs. Elmer The tax is based on sales for the that it would be desirable for the too, don t you think. Training School led by Mrs. Tuinstra, Safety Chairman. r nder ownership due to tax burdens. The state has most part. The owner may lose Soften the Shock Four freedom records were dis- Legislat~~e to establish a b~oad-I Iosco County women also Marjorie Karker and Hugo Kivi. suffered the loss of part of its tax base. or gain from his holdings. In the effort to try to cushion b~sed Citizens Study Comm~ttee, thought of others at their annual lowe District 11 folks a sin- tributed to Menominee twp. rural The tax must be paid regard- this property tax burden for ~lth enough money to provide a Christmas party. Gifts were cere apology for failing to put schools. January meeting fill be suburban and rural districts, director and secretary. The Leg- brought for patients at the local the November news in the mail at the home of Mrs. Sam Dragic. Our Chan ing tate Property and less of gain or loss. If it is not legislation was passed to allow islatu~e should set ~ date for the nursing home. Mrs. Irene Lo- in time. Some had been written paid - - the property is forfeited commltte~ to make Its report and renz is the newly elected chair- John Adams lived longer than Taxable Wealth to government. The tax becomes for a deductible millage factor in quite early and put aside waiting When Michigan' Constitution state-aid. This would give more at that time the committee au- man of Iosco county. for more. I'm very sorry girls. it age any other U. S. President-died a mortgage against the property. thorization should expire. of 90. of 1908 was adopted, the major The use of real estate and per- A factory job or a salaried posi- money to districts with low prop- Please forgive me. indu try was farming. Within Montmorency County women erty valuations but with increas- this half-century, the emphasis sonal property as a base of tax- tion may involve no investment at Grapes are grown commercial- have chosen Mrs. Herman Cor- Delta COUnty. Women's Com- MICHIGAN FARM NEWS a ble wealth is as old as the his- all. The job-holder may own no ing school enrollments. has shifted to heavy industry, ac- ly in 44 states. tes as their chairman. Mrs. Mae mittee will be meeting again in 8 January 1, 1959 tory of civilizations. Property property. He may have a fairly Farm Bureau was instrumen- companied by the rapid growth ownership gives a clear sign that substantial income for the year. f cities. tal in getting this aid. hy effie for lESS when you OW s me wealth has been accumu- But he may have no direct Growing populations have fan- lated. n d out from these industrial enter Other forms of wealth may into the farming country- exi t, but often they are not so side. Demand for local govern- clearly seen. Until 1932, property liability to bear a share in the costs of local government pro- grams. He pays only to the de- gree that property owners are But at the present rate of 2% mills, the deductible factor softens the blow only millage slightly. A more realistic relief T? ment service' - - roads, school , yielded over 50 % of all govern- able to pass along a share of the in property taxes for farmers anitai y systems, fir and police ment revenues in the U.S. tax burdens to him. would demand a deductible mill- protection, etc, have dev loped at Present day taxing practices age of at least 8 mills. Sometimes land ownership be- a tremendou pac. I have not caught up with the The outward mov ment f p 0- changes that have developed in comes a liability. On several With cities fighting against this move, however, it is hoping for occasion in our Michigan his- more than can be delivered in pl put land in strong demand cur social and economic world. tory, land owners have had to for home and business sites. This The basis of wealth and "taxabil- the Legislation. It is like asking payout more for operating costs, for the moon. fore d sharp lie in property ity" has been shifting. maintenance and taxes than the value. and, th se values became We shall not argue that real land could earn. The land was r fl icted in assessment and tax- and personal property should be then reverted to the state or Property Taxes freed from taxation. Property is mortgages have been forclosed. And Incomes Farmers owned the bulk of the certainly a taxable item. But a Sometimes owners have skim- 'f land in the area where peopl question arises whether taxes are med off the quick profits in lum- The Michigan Tax Study Com- wished to set up residence. When fairly spread so as to cover ber or oil and then have aband- suburbs spread, farmers were the: changes in the basis wealth of oned the land. This sort of prop- mittee took a look at taxes in fir t to feel the bite of the rais- our society. erty tax climate is unhealthy for relation to income levels. They everyone concerned. find that Michigan farmers pay ing tax rates. Now, taxes often Is there a proper adjustment twice as much of their realized force farms out of xistcnce in in terms of the ability of the net incomes for property taxes some areas of the state. people to pay them? Are groups ir Assessments as other income groups. High operating cost - - high all asked to make some reason- taxe. - - small ri:es in incomes. able contribution to government P ay Their Part In 1956. real and personal Th se have been the vise' in support - - somewhat in propor- property taxes demanded which many farmers are being tion to the benefits received from In any "tax climate" fair asse - 8.2 % of Michigan farm in- squeezed out of busines. But the government services that tax ing practices play their part. The comes. more about thi later. monies provide? over-assessment of one property as compared to another heigthens Other income groups paid out the burden on the over-assessed 3.6% of their incomes for this property. purpose. We said earlier that DE FE TILIZE Unfair advantages property taxes were not related should not to the ability to pay. be granted to any taxpayer. As- se sments that are out of balance The farmer burden is sharp- to values are Unfair. For exam- ned by the need to payoff large ple - - if two properties in a investments in land, livestock, county are each worth $10,000, buildings and equlpment. With but one is assessed for more than incomes at lower levels than the other, then one taxpayer other groups generally, the tax bears an unfair share of the local squeeze becomes .real, Farmers government costs. often have to sell out. Sometimes farmers get the lt is easy for some to say- worst of this. It can be easy for "Take your gains on the prop- r ry elivery! an assessor to see more value erty and move to another farm." in the broad acre of a farm than But where? There are a few in a residential house and lot. good farms for sale anywhere. H the a sessment of the farm It means the abandonment of The Id adage of a bird in the hand is below the true sales value, the the family home and the farm- being worth two in the bush is seldom farmer may think that he is get- er's known occupation. ting a "break." more true han in the buying of ferti- Actually the residence may be Can We Change lizer. Why wait until Spring to get assessed at a smaller fraction of your r er in? 0 it now, when you its true cash value. So the injust- Basis of Taxation? ice may still be present. kn w what you want and you know This question poses a real your dealer is well-stocked, In one suburban area, farms problem. Local governments de- were found to be assessed 15% pend almost entirely on property higher on sales values than resi- taxation for their revenues. dential properties. This can add State and national governments U TO Uy to the farmer's problems. have got a corner on most other Inequalities of assessment be- taxable resources. tween counties can act in the You can't make a better resolution for 1/ You deal with one organization ... F IL ZE W same way. Part of our local pro- This forces a related problem grams are now financed by state- onto the stage: If local govern- 1959. VVhatever your insurance needs Farm Bureau. aid funds. When a county under- ments are to keep control at may be-auto, fire, wind, farm liability, assesses as compared to others, home, they mu t find ways to life, theft, cargo, or boat insurance-your V You deal with one agent ... a Farm t well. it claims more than its real do their own financing. Farm Bureau Insurance Companies have Bureau agent trained to serve your share of the state-aid funds. Where they seek financial sup- 2. specialized needs. q It y. The difference has to be taken port from the State or Federal coverages that will do the job best for government they surernder the you. , ull. from shares due to the other right to run their own show. l/ You get the best in protection at counties. For this reason, State equalization of assessments has He who pays the fiddler, the lowest possible cost. been insisted upon by the State calls the tune. u Supreme Court. Where can local governments turn--except for property taxa- See your ARM BUREAUagent today or write-phone- e harm r tion - to get revenues? What r Ge C ught sort of taxing program at home U (AU would spread the burden more Pr ent property taxes are in- I fairly among the people who creasing the "squeeze' farmer in a number of ways: on the h~ve? the fund and use the ser- VIce . 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