Vol. 37, No.6 37th Year State ncome Tax Pr sa --------~--,....,.-------;-----------------;.....,.---------------~----~ EDITORIAL J eo I 00 oon The way a man uses his years- May Control Sex oj Cattle not the way he counts them-tells how old he is, according to 91- CLARK L. BRODY year-old Senator Theodore G. Green of Rhode Island. Packag 0 Senator Green explained how Will research in animal breeding revolutionize he has managed to remain active evenue livestock farming? Studies in animal reproduction and "young at 91" in an inter- Bud view reported in the May edition indicate that great change lie ahead. of Today's Health, published by 'During the past year the Nobel Prize was awarded the American Medical Ass'n. STA LEY M. POWELL The senator. the oldest man Legislative Counsel for Michig n for discoveries in the chemical nature of gene action. ever to serve in Congress, said his Genes are the hereditary carriers in the sperm cells secret of longevity is mainly due There is a faint chance that th of reproduction. to moderation and exercise. has existed for so many weeks in th Michig "Too many people give up and lature relative to th ta is u y b Recently I heard Dr. Frank Andrews of the Ani .. quit just as they are entering their mal Science Department of Purdue Univessity say prime," he said. "I never rest but least a preliminary t phs been t k I do relax. I don't get worried. that biologists are coming close to unlocking some I don't get excited. I laugh a lot. tion. "A good way to keep fit is to The House Committ e on en r I of Nature' s important secrets having to do with the remain active. I try to do a control of sex and heredity. variety of things--that's what reported to the floor of the Hous for g keeps you interested." sideration, debate and action a pack g of It is now known that there are two types of "Keep a clear conscience, prac- cells in the sperm of the male' animals. One pro- tice moderation, enjoy your life The mo t impor nt fe lure of thi p 0 Break Ground for FBS Egg Ma keting at Jenison and work, k ep your weight duces a male offspring when it fertilizes the ovum down, and take regular exercise." levying of a State income ta to b m (egg) ,-the other type generates a female. It is ;:¢ •••••• ~'--";"~_--------~-'_--------------_:"-'_----=------ MAYNARD B. BROWNLEE, amount of the Federal incom ta. Th (. also one of the functions of the sperm to stimulate the egg to divide and develop the embryo of a new animal, . manager of Fann Bureau Services, is shown breaking ground May 14 for the FBS Egg Marketing Division plant now being built at Jenison, Ottawa county. Mill~ 429 individual would eral government. be 7 % of what There would be a I 2 % tax on corpor tion h y Dr. Andrews said, "If the chemical nature of this 14/{ tax on financial institutions. Th The plant is scheduled to "Farm Bureau Deals low to State Milk Bill Farm Bureau annual meeting stimulus is determined, we may expect a new type Nov. 11-12, 1958, as follows: be in operation August 1. Chances" said the Michigan Milk Producers Asso- activities tax and the intangibles pro of artificial insemination that will not involve males "'We are opposed to any state Others in the photo, left to ciation MILK MESSENGER for May. milk marketing control bill which be repealed and there would be a dr uc at all." right; P. J. Sikkema, manager seeks to set prices or control pro- in the corporation franchise tax. of FBS Egg Marketing Division; The Milk Messenger id it "could be a death duction. We feel that such a bill Sires would be of little use except for the Paul Kaechele, manager of Cale- would not be in the long-time donia Farmers Elevator; James blow:' interest of dairy farmers or con- The e effec f ese ariou chanzes genetic improvem~nt of the breed. Heuvelhorst, manager of Farmers sumers. ed to b w r v ue in the mou Cooperative Elevator Co. at Hud- It happened at a p c bearing ay 5 before "'We believ that the m t ef- Dr. Andrews spoke of the possibility of injecting sonville, and Louis L. Van Huis, million annually. This is the amoun rg the House Committee 0 Agriculture relative to fective approach to securing some complex substance that will cause the female manager of the Holland Coopera- equitable prices is through a ernor Williams as necessary for making s m p 0" tive Company. House Bill 429, the 1959 version for a Michigan strong and aggressive bargaining to produce normal animals. The development of a gress on retiring the accumul ted St t n r 1f The building will be 90 x 150 milk marketing law. association. sexless multi-purpose animal is a "distinct possibil.. feet, pole type construction. It " 'We feel that in order to in- deficit and balancing the budget for t comin y ity." will have facilities for receiving. At the hearing repr tatives of ten groups crease milk price to producers grading, storing, and shipping through 1 i lati n, it vould b >. It is predicted that this program ha asked th Committ 0 1 Ag. culture to appro e Virgin"animals have been brought into milk pro ... "Fresh Fancy Quality Eggs." This necessary to keep 0 t-ot-state chance of passage in the ouse b h is the U. S. Dep't of Agriculture's House Bill 429. milk out of Michigan markets. duction, Scientists regard it theoretically possible new designation for higher quality counter trong 0 position in th S na . It would authorize a state milk marketing com.. This is an impractical approach to vary hormones and other factors to make the eggs. to this problem.' ity of the Senator have been insisti g on The FBS Egg Marketing Di- mission of five members to set prices to farmers same animal produce either high grade meat at the "Neither of the larger gen- crease in the U Tax, raising it fro 3 % rate of 4· pounds per day or to yield milk equal to our best dairy cows. vision as announced March 26 by Mr. Brownlee as the start of an egg marketing service for Farm' for milk, to set maximum and minimum wholesale and retail prices, and to take action to clean up a list eral farm organiz'aiions in Michigan was consulted in the drafting of House BUl429. I A study is being made as to the origin and 75 of thes hav con- Stat's minimum needs for sup- plet d th Ir journey through th Bureau members. of unfair trade practices. port of its departments, institu- second chamb rand havo g 1 These secrets seem to lie in the nucleus of the "We are told by the sponsors J s For an orderly b~inning, mem- of the billl that it would not tions and aid programs. There I to tho Governor' d sk. y t cell. Research may reveal the key to cell multiplica- bership in the program will be The proposed milk marketing commission is de- seek to control the production of are those who feel that these no bills have b en vetoed during limited at first to producers in scribed in House Bill 429 as follows: milk in any way, although it matters should be decided first the current session. tion and the source of heritable characteristics of ani .. would establish the price of milk and then ways should be found west central Michigan. They must mal offspring. to the producer. to raise the needed revenue. Committee m ing ar being have 1,000 or more layers and Sec. 3 (1) There is hereby created a milk com.. equipment to meet "Fresh Fancy "If price' set to farmers In connection with his budget held at all times 0 th ay and I called upon Dr. Manuel Gordon of Michigan Quality" standards. mission consisting of 5 members, one of whom shall we r e favorable and profit- recommendations, Governor Wil- evening wh n th gislatu is State University to pursue the matter furt~er.He be a dairy farmer who is not directly engaged in a b I e, the inevitable result liams has recommended. that new not in formal ession. Lobbyists, Besides supplying a marketing would be a continual increase in taxes to produce an added $140 witness sand int r st citizens is one of the leading geneticists in this country, service, Farm Bureau will offer the distribution of milk; 1 shall be engaged in million of State revenue should are arguing, testifying and but- production. producers service on production be levied. tonholding the Senators and R p. He has attained a high degree of success in the' sep- and management problems. the business of processing and distribution of milk "How 'can farmers be assured res ntatives. of an outlet for milk produced This, according to hIS figures, aration of male and female producing sperm of buck Mr. Brownlee said all work on and shall not be directly or indirectly engaged in pro- would go mainly for incr ased Many of th bills favor above effective demand. the egg marketing program is expenditures for the coming year the Michigan Farm Bur . u rabbits. duction thereof; 2 shall be consumers who have no The semen is suspended in a solution with an elec.. trode at each end of the container. Dr. Gordon \ progressing according to schedule. financial investment in production or processing fa- cilities of milk; and 1 shall be a member of the agri- "In our observation, every scheme involving govern- ment price controls withOut I with only about $24 million ap- some which we are opposing ale plied towards th reduction of making progress. the accumulated general fund de- found. that when electricity was applied, the sperm Vallier, FBS Dealer culture commission and shall act as chairman of the strict regulation of produc- tion or markeiing has been a ficit which he estimates at more than $110 million by June 30 10f The House has passed by a vot 66 to 36, H. 91 which sets up sorry failure. divided. One half moved toward the positive pole I aubinwa milk commission. Members shall be appointed for 1959, the end of the State's cur- a series of deadlines and p oc - "One intent of the bill seems rent fiscal year. ur s for ending the 1,828 prin ary or 'anode, and the other half toward the negative Emmett J. Vallier of Naubin- a term of 5 years by the Governor with the advice to be to maintain distribution schools and oth \1' 1 m nt ry way, Mackinac county, was ap- margins without recognition of One big dec' ion to b madc be- school districts which ar ot'l pole, or cathode pointed a Farm Bureau Services and consent of the Senate. new technology and other im- fore determining th budget part of a complete -12 yste . in the dairy industry needs for the coming year Will The sperm moving to the positive pole was large- ly given to generating females. The sperm moving farm supplies dealer effective May 1. Mr. Vallier offers Farm Bureau seeds, feeds, fertilizers, For -. Ten groups testified in fa or dairy farmers. "We are deeply concerned provemen that are lowering distribution be regarding the amount of State costs. aid for schools. The Farm Bureau has re .og- nized that th tr nd is in tho t farm hardware and paints. He For th past two years the dir ction, but p r f r thr t toward the negative pole generated:males. Doe rab ... is having an open house June of House Bill 429, as follows: with any problem affecting "From the viewpoint of dairy Legislature has transferred siz- changes should be mad gradual- bits were impregnated with sperm from the two 4-5-6 tQ observe 30 years in busi- Michigan Milk Producers As 0-1 the welfare and stability of farmers, it would seem desirable able amounts of general fund ly and in accordance with th ciation the dairy industry. to encourage lower milk distribu- money into the school aid fund, wishes of the people involved an ness. areas of the solution. Dr. Gordon said: McDonald Cooperative Dairy, "There has been an increasing tion costs. This would tend to supplementing the two-thirds of not by arbitrary action of edu " - Flint tendency to look to the Govern- encourage higher per capita use the Sales Tax yield and th rev- tiona I authoriti s and by a bu- "All told we had 167 births in 3 1 litters We I of milk . . . and more milk be- enue from a special tax on cigar- reaucratic procedure dominated Start Grazing Sudan Fair Share Bargaining Ass'n ment for quick and simple solu- correctly predicted the sex of the offspring in 113 tions for all kinds of problems. ing used for Class I." ettes and liquor. by the D partment of Public In- At 18 Inches High Dairy Farmers Federation For the current year it is antici- struction and the Stat Boa d cases or an average of 67 %. Seven of the litters Farmers who have sudan grass Independent Mil k Produc rs "Several state have tried These dairy farmers spoke a- pated that this will cost the Education. pastures coming along for sum- Ass'n, Grand Rapids schemes for regulating the retail gainst House Bill 429 in behalf State's general fund over $26 mil- consisted of one sex only. of the Farm Bureau position, and lion. The Governor recommends In its present form, the new mer grazing should let the grass Kalamazoo Milk Pro d u c e r s price, processing, and distribution ,'We correctly predicted the females in 62 of 87 grow 18 inches high before turning Ass'n of milk. as dairy farmers: using $46.7 million of general system would be in full op ration Tom Hahn of Rodney, Elton R. fund money for school aid for by the fall of 1962. S v nty- trials or, 71.3 %, and the males in 51 out of 80 livestock on it. Grazed too short, Producers Dairy Com pan y, "Some of our members have Smith of Caledonia, Her b e r t next year. s ven p .r cent of Michig , sudan grass may be poisonous to Benton Harbor I arned the results of these trials or 63.7%. cattle and sheep. schemes and the implications that Fierke of Saginaw, all members school di tricts would be aff cte • Twin Pines Dairy, Detroit of the Michigan Farm Bureau's There are three schcol aid bills This bill is now pending in th Michigan Farmers Union go along with government control Board of Directors. pending in the House Committee Senate Committe on Edu ation. "This could not have happened more than of an industry, and the.y are not United Dairy Workers, AFL- on Education and it is expected It would be well for you to t 2 ~ times out of a million if left to chance." Thi CIO favorably impressed. Eugene Roberts of Lake City, that they will report h ir rec- your State Senator know how chairman of the MFB State Dairy (Continued on Page 2) "At one time 26 states had Commodity Committee; Wallace ommendations to the floor of the you feel about thi Pl'OPO a1. Aga"n Bill retail price control laws • • • House very soon. Frahm of Frankenmuth, Frank 1 S of them have abandoned It is easy to say that the leg- Merriman of Deckerville, Dick Representatives of the Mich- such controls for one reason islators should compromis on a Arnold of Plainwell; Robert Sim- igan Farm Bureau, Michigan or another. tax program. Compromising is mons of Belleville, and Milton State Grange, and the Cash and Osborne of Applegate. pleasant if the other fellow will Carry Milk Deal rs Association "Thes matter have been dis- do the giving in. testified against House Bill 429 cussed in our 1,654 Community Walter W. Wightman of Fenn- as price fixing and inviting COIl- Farm Bureau group meetings ... ville, and Robert E. Smith of Many of the legi lators feel that trols over production. at annual meetings of County a big majority of their constitu- Fowlervill , president and vice- Fa m Bureaus ... by our Coun- ents would favor an increase in president of Michigan Farm Bu- LEROY D. DUNCKEL, dairy ty Farm Bureau Dairy Commod- the Sales Tax over any form of reau, spoke against Bill 429. an income tax. farmer of Williamston, was the ity Committees. first of 12 farmers to speak William J. Brake of Lansing, Another group of legislators against Bill 429 in behalf of the "Reports from these discu sions Master of the Michigan State vote solidly against any Sale Michigan Farm Bureau. M .. to the Michigan Farm Bureau Grange. told the Committee that Tax boost proposal, 'What tax or Dunckel said: have shown conclusively that a the Grange is opposed to a state combination of taxes will finally "1 have a dairy farm. I appear large majority of our members milk marketing act. b adopted se ms to be anybody's guess. here as chairman of the Legisla- are opposed to milk control legis- William Austin, representing tive Committee of the Board of lation dealing with retail prices. Meanwhile the legi Iative a- the Cash and Carry Milk Dealers chinery is grinding along much a Women' ee at Lanaln' Directors of the Michigan Farm "For the past three years the Ass'n, said 300,000 families in usual on a big grist 0 proposals. Bureau. delegates to our state convention Michigan patronize the stores. He Over 1,000 bills and 37 proposed KALAMAZOO County Farm \OffiCCS of the Farm Bureau com- \ Barry County Farm Bureau "We hav a membership of have gone on record on this sub- charged that under Bill 429 cash constitutional amendments have Bureau Womcn's Cornrnitt visit- pantes nd the war houses of Women's Committee visited MFB 72,000 farm families in 74 coun- ject. Their last statement rela- and carry dairy stores could be been introduced to date. M Michigan FarmBureau at l"an.- Farm Bureau rvtces and Fum- headquarters I April. ties . .. It is safe to say tha tive to state milk marketing con- eliminat d through price regula- A total of 261 measures hav i . 1.' d . . t. 1 "'t 'l0 Of loU" r trol opted at the Mich' an tiona b t: n approv n th u f r u rm ureau Michigan to his farm, a distance of approximately one mile. The irrigation system will also be I c fi used on his strawberry crop. Modern equipment is used by the potato grow rs for planting, t1 E. IVI spraying, harvesting and grading. u. • fteg10hal e!nbe hip e esefttatl or MFB Modern potato storage ware- followed to produce these high houses are a common sight on J on Visitors' reaction to Michigan's yields. Fertilization plays an im- Upper Peninsula is influenced by portant role. their farms. Several farms are equipped It's June again on Hicks Stree. I admit l~ve wondered some its small population in a state so "Most grower plow under a with washers and a few have fa- If wintertime would ever 0 - if June would ever come. generally bursting with people. green manure crop (usually rye) cilities to wax the potatoes. Such I shall not see a hundred Jun , but every 0 e I see The Upper Peninsula is almost followed by an application of 10 equipment can be seen at the a third of the entire state in size ton of ba yard manure per acre. Arne Penttila farm at Crystal Touch me deeper in my eu] and means the more to me. Falls. Mr. Penttila is the pre- but it only has 300,000 residents Commercial fertilizer is applied It's June, the ovely month of f owers. The month of Love-in-BlOOm. in a state with nearly 8 million at the rat of 500 to 1,000 pounds ident of the Iron County Farm Of blushing brides, of bas ful beaus, of bird songs and pe~fume. people. per acre," said Don Rowe, Delta Bureau. PURPOSE OF FA M Much of the potato crop is mar- • Ungren R presenting' The days wax long. The sun • es high. All life accelerates. These facts seem to indicate county agr'I extension agent. keted locally, but a large percent Editor BUREAU OF FARM I!UfIl!:AU Sum er ill soon b in the ~ky ~n~ hamme-ring at th gates. that it is a poor ar a, but it is goes to the Chicago and Milwau- ·ennedy .-.Posen, R-l actually one of the nation' rich- Sidney Lucas, a Farm Bureau uhscrtpttonr 40 cents a y~ar. The purpo of this A socla- kee markets. Potatoes are shipped M •• imi d to Farm Bur u emb rs. tion shall be the advanc ment R pr entt The house wren from the IiI e buSh pours music on the ·r. e t sources or raw materials. member from Garden, Delta to the cities in the lower penin- of ur m mber ' int re edu- Copper production alon was val- county, has installed an irrigation l cationally, leglslntively and FARM BUREAU YOUNG PEOPLE The cardinal from his lofty perch bidS !resp r beware. sula. Vol. 31 June 1, 1959 No.6 economically. Harry Foster •.......................• iles, R- d I myself, as you can judlJ ,eI orne hat oft and ppy, ued at 52 million in 1956. The system to increase his yield. The But what ca e I for dignity?' Ii' June and I am h ppy. w tern part of th pentnsula has rich deposits of iron ore. It's shortcake month on Hick Stree 100, for M rthy and for m • Th natural beauty of th Slart Your Own Tre Farm Strawberry shortcake, drench d in cream, a gastronomic spree. McCurdy Bros. Seedlinp Rave Butlt-lD peninsula is ailother impor- Growa bility that Provides Profits. With rhubarb and asparagus nd fr h gr n garden peas tant asset. Who does not like the month of June must be just hard to please. MlD-WEST'S LARGEST PINE TUB The tourist business is big and NURSERIES • S. Clark .0 Million BigbfiSt Quality an. Most Rea50D- JERRY CORDREY ~'-----------.;;.-----.,--- growing rapidly. The Mackinac Bridge opening in 1957 has great- ably Priced. Seedlings OD the Market forI As of Apr i 1 30, the American Spring PIa mg. < Coordinator of Organization, Michigan arm Bureau Farm Bureau Federation mem- ly influenced tourist traffic. rREE FARMS FOR SALE-Write Deott T embership i 71, 0 . This represents a gain bership as 47,676 ah ad of this arne date last year. EDIT RIAL In past issues we have dis- cu sed phases of agriculture Manton, Mieh., for fa iDformati •••• of about 300 during May. W need Ie than 500 The Mid-year Series of dis rict which are important in the Up- f r ta oal of 72,3 7. meetings h a v started, ith (Cotinu 1rom P ge I) per Peninsula. Our farm pro- duction is worth $18 million an- M*rdy Bros. Nur serles meetings already h Id in D' trice 1, 4 and 7. These meeting are to Dr. Gordon is also s udying the separation of nually, most of it coming from Cen e ion made du 'ng ay. This was be eomplet d during June. Dates the male and female producing sperm in cattle. dairying, which is holding its nd place are: volume despite many farm con- th econd egion in the tate to meet thi objec- sex control would ena 1 the dairyman to produce solidations. District 5~une 2, Farm Bu- tive. Congratulations on a job well done! Region- reau Cent r, Lansing. mostly heifer calves a d the beef breeder to grow The potato is the most im- al landings, by per cent of goal, are as folIo si District 6-June 8, Marlette whichever sex suited h' purpose. Further studies portant cash crop' the Up- M thodi t Church. per peninsula. orih East, 100.5%-20 over South East, 98.~%- eed 103 may well lead to disco of mean of controlling Ceniral, 100%-10 over North West, 97.5%- ed 36 Di trict 8-June 9, Midland Large acreages of potatoes are TESTS SHOW YOU CAN HAVE BOTH E i C nir 1. 99.4 o-Ne d 46 West Central, 97.3%- d 186 Community Center. or modifying heredity. grown in Marquette, Delta, Thumb, 99.4%-Need 53 U. Peninsula, 93.4%-Need 40 Di trict 10 ~une 10, Alcona Houghton, Iron and Dickinson IF YOU FEED outh W 99%- e d 75 Three tate Farm Bur au have County Court House, Harrisville. These predictions do ot seem fantastic in view counties. now . urpass d Americ n Farm Di trict 10 W-June 11, Inland of what has been ace plished by the Michigan Growers of certified seed in- Bureau Federation Goal. In order Lake Schoo, Indian Riv r. clude Edmund Sager, Farm Bu- of achiev ments, they are: ich- District 9-June 12, Consolidat- Artificial Breeders Coo er tive at East Lan ing. reau District Director for the U. igan; Delaware; and Alabama. ed School, Mesick. E. A. Wenner, the rna ger, told me that last year P. and potato grower at Stephen- (Medicated Worming Salt) _- ;.- __ ~=_~....:...-...-""-'-........,.--- l son in Menominee county. District 3-June 15, Dixboro the Association had br d 230,000 cows with about Vernon Wick of Cornell, with Church. TO YOUR DAIRY HEIFERS a yield of 635 bushels per acre District 2-June 16, Hillsdale 75 sires. The numb r of cows inseminated has Iast year, and Octave Carignan ,)f Tests prove that dairy heifers raised on Saltrazine gain faster High School. increased by 39,000 si ce 1956 including some in Cornell, with a yield of 621 bush- with greater feed efficiency. Thus they wiN reach breeding weight faster and allow you to keep a smaller replacement herd. District ll-June 29, American els, are also certified growers and Legion Hall, Rapid River. Peru, Columbia, Canada and Alaska. Services of active Farm Bureau members in ::.iIiIllI••••-~ Tests also prove that cows produce more milk When fed Saltraz:ine until lactation. The district meetings this year the best bulls are being made available to thousands Delta county. No maUer how .healthy your dairy herd looks, it has some will be concerned ith the fol- of herds that formerly ad inferior sires. Yields over 1,000 bushels per worm parasites which are robbing you of extra profits. Now, lowing major area: acre have been recorded. Frank however, these parasites can be COIl trolled wIth new Hardy Saltrazine - a combination of phenothiazine (most effecfive 1. Farm Bureau in the chang- Great changes for t improvement of livestock Falkies and Harold - Woodard, drug for cOntrolling worms), Hardy Trace Mineral Salt (sup- ing agricultural economy. both of Cornell and past or pres- plying salt plu; Iron, iodine, cobalt, copper and manganese) husbandry have been rought about, and there are 2. The job of County Farm Bu- entmembers of the Delta Coun- plus a tested pa1atizing agent. reaus and Committees in meet- more to come. ty Farm Bureau board of direc- ing the challenges of change. tors, have been awarded first Almost $4 million has been paid to Mich- 3. Setting pecific plans for place in the State Potato Grow- The United States has about ers' Contest. Igan farmers for hail-ruined crops by Mich- 1959-60. Michigan, along with represen a- 400,000 producing oil wells. Recommended practices are igan M utu I Hail In urance during the past 4. Electing State Committee tiv from other midwest stat 48 years. members. discussing current issues a problems facing our Americ This non-proftt mutual company provides Thos invited from each coun- educational ystem. and PER prompt, f II' cash ttlements for hall- ty are the member of the follow- ing Committees: Executive- Continued effort on th F damaged farm and truck crop. For its low cos you cannot afford to gamble on crop Membership - Com m u nit y Bureau Services' Stock and V Group - Resolutions - Public benture Campaign to raise $35 ,. protec Ion. Relations. 000 for improved local sup 1y Write tod y for further information from Other activities in June will distribution facilities and an e (1 one of 300 nearby Michigan Mutual Hail include: marketing program. Over 40tOOO agents In MIchigan. has already been subscribed. Insurance anagers' you are interested in making A OVER 1,000,000 SURPLUS Conferenc at Hills June investment, contact your Begion- a and 9. al Representative or County Farm Farm Bureau Young People's I I UT /J A I /f} Leade hip Training Camp at Clear Lake near Do ling June Bureau Secretary for Informa- tion. 17-21. (;olnjJtJIIl? 107 • Butler ;7nJll/UHlCe Blvd., Lansing, Mich. National Education Conference at Columbus, Ohio, June 28 to Do You Want Phone IV 2-5265 Fred M. Hector, Sec'y July 1. This will involve about 18 Farm Bureau leaders from ro CHECK THE PRICES BELOW and see why your local, rming? PROVEN housands SUPERIOR of farm Bureau's Unico Weatheramic by buildings years in of all practical climates, house and barn paints give us-e on Farm Farm buy your Bureau dealer painting is anxious needs from to have you stop him. From June 1st to and DAN E. REED June 30th he is offering you first quality paint at prices you your paint dollars worth .•• and more. Longer Associate Legislative Couns 1 life, greater hiding power, more covering capacity and you can't afford to overlook. 0 n't forget . . • his There are some who still thi easier application make them well worth while. aim is to provide quality coupled with economy. that all we need to do is to k thinking up new farm programs, No. 201 No. 411 SUPER RED BARN I The path of the past 30 ye UNICO HOUSE PAINT is marked by programs that ha e ••• the house paint that is whiter PAINT ••• our best barn paint, been tried and found unworkabl . than white, and _stays white. with a very high percentage of -the Farm Board of the '20 , tl e Formulated fer longer life, easy iron oxide, pure linseed oil and corn-hog program, and the vario application and economy. Equals varnish. Exceptionally long life, support and control programs. or surpasses any two-coat paint hiding power and good col,or re- I We narrowly avoided the qui on the market. tention. road to socialized agriculture "Cost of Production." And eve n $4.85 gal.~ '$3.65 more narrowly missed the disast of "High Rigid Supports," h1 h nobody proposes now. No. 251 CUSTOM ONE·COAT No. 412 EXTRA BRIGHT REO I Tho , including Farm Bur • u members, who have opposed th HOUSE PAINT ••• A one-coat BARN PAINT ••• A very bright formulation with exceptional hId- red barn and ranch house paint discredited ideas have, at tim 1ng powet. pread evenly and of high quality, with longer life b n charged with not bam plan. levels to a smo th tiny .urlace. than meet red pain • This paint Contains organic mJldewcide for has excellent color retention and is no merit in hay. complete mildew control. du rab IIlty. 5.60 gal.* No. 402 STANDARD RED BARN No. 409 STANDARD GREY BARN 4-INCH WALL BRUSH ••• built to give PAINT. Made with less iron-oxide and PAINT, an economIcal, high quality grey service equal to brushes costing much, oil than our No. 411. However, 402 barn paint. Excellent covering, eood much more. Sturdy, eynthetic bristles giVe«; performance equal t.o fl qu Ilty color 8hd long life. If you wa t grey, Bet In rubber. Try and match the high o barn paints. .os gal. ry our No. 409. .80 pa.* quatlty at this prle~. .25 each ( ·Pricee quoWd are in case lotIC or 6.g.I. J)«it lots anti ,. applt ble at most Farm Bureau deaJers in MIchigan. tor part, t in THI COUPO --------------- TOD Always .hop where you blem. uulde 8 to ) th • em- )'OU" quality ERVICES coupled h (!C)On- y. LANI!II~o. cheeses, cherry •.nut bead, eh rry ad it akin sauces, ads, cberry pies, ice E8u Claire. cream. orl 1 Farm Bureau members every- All QlPlilTQg'1Ll$ tnA»k~i3ted fonn' rst asbed The fourth annual Northwest wher and friends are invited to degree water to remov .Michigan Farm Bureau women's come. About 800 are expected . Then It's h dro-ccol with an Cherry - Dairy Smorgasbord is Northwest Farm Bureau Wo- ice- ater spray to remo h at Sunday, June 7 at Twin Lakes men's Committee have made a and stretch out its "fresh" life. 4-H Camp, Gilbert Lodge, about real vent of this dinner. Homemaker need only to 5 miles west of Traverse City. Dinner is served from 12:30 to All pice 4:30 p.m. at $1.50 for adults and e ce open the package and cook - there's no cleaning or cutting to Allspice is made from the dried The first meeting in the United do. Offered are pear, cut and 67 cents for children. berry of a pimento tree, native States to discuss with farmers co- tips. The menu includes baked ham to Central America and the West operatives the American Farm The pan-ready product Swedish meat balls, vegetables: Indies. Bureau's newly opened Trade test-marketed in Detroit Office at Rotterdam, Holland, was Grand Rapids la t year. This held at the Michigan Farm Bu- year it appeared in markets in I madeit through the reau May 20. Detroit Grand Rapids, Kalama- zoo, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph Herbert Alp, manager and Chicago. Foreign Trade Office, spoke to representatives of seven Michigan Growers have high hopes for long·cold winter! farmer cooperatives, departments this method of marketing aspar- of Agr'l Economics and Poultry a~us in fresh form, according to Science at Michigan State Uni- BIttner. "Not only will it. put versity, and the Michigan Dep't of njoy U.S. Turkey southwestern Michigan aspara- Agriculture, Michigan Farm Bu- gus back in the volume fresh reau, Michigan Ass'n of Farmer market busine s but will render Cooperatives, Michigan Farmer. He said that the purpose of the Rotterdam office is to help farmers So You Thi) mental habits and good forms of a service to the consumer who physical exercise are correcti ve each year is buying more and measures for the older group. more 'built-in' services." cooperatives, U. S. companies, and other private exporters find buy- ers in Europe for their products. Yo Are "I have a patient who has been retired three times, - as A sa sin a grade school teacher, 33 Our term 'assassin' comes from The Foreign Trade Office had an open house March 26 which was attended by citizens and Gr ina 0, d? U a teacher for retarded chil- the Arabic word for 'addicts of the dren, and finally as a substitute teacher. She is still teaching part hemp'. This hemp was a relative of our marijuana, which put impl tilting frame of pipe It 8 two me.n and a tra • NAR UNGREN time as a substitute, and at the tor tip large concrc panels into place in minu I buyer s representing Holland, ichigan Farm News School for the Blind. She is ~sers under a spell, during which France, Germany and other na- studying Braille and is going to werethey would do anything they tions. A few eeks ago at a confer- told to do. 'Ihe open house featured dis- plays of many food products from ence at M higan State Univers- ity I hea d Dr. Frederick C. Europe this summer at 79. "Some say the old are those "Quick, easy' iI · the United States, including frozen Swartz of Lansing speak on over 65. If that is so, there are our Farm Bureau turkey and poultry meat, fresh and canned fruits, tomato juice, meat "Growing d." He is chairman of the Com .ttee on Aging of th 15,200,000 such oldsters in the United States. th m are employed. early half of EED make olid cone ete products, feed grains. American M dical Association. Mr. Alp said Rotterdam was selected because it is a trade cen- Dr. Swartz aid in part: "We are ih erested in making growing old respectable and ine million older persons are on Social Security. In this group th average estate for a couple Department a eal money· aver!" ter for Europe as well as being productive exp rience. was $9,600 iR 1956. In addition recommend that you the seaport that does the second "When I wa young some peo- they had life insurance averaging Illust.rat lon Copyright, Standard Brands largest business in the world. Farm Cooperatives represented ple in their ea ly 50's could be considered old. Today few in $1,800per couple." PL T Inc., 1951\. Used by Permission. at the Lansing meeting were: their 60's are re ly old. In the Great Lakes Cherry Producers, age group of 70 are many who "PIPER" Cherry Growers, Inc., Michigan look 50. For lifetime farm helter, here's a new t chniqu that PL ASE Elevator Exchange, Michigan Bean Shippers Ass'n, Michigan Proces- sed Apple Bargaining Cooperative, Grant Vegetable Growers Coop- "We've had gre changes and more are coming the idea of what is old. App ranee is not cady for delivers what you want at cost that are often far I s than you'd pay for "temporary" structure • ,DON'T NEGLECT ME, jusl erative. the measure of aging. "We in medicine d not believe, agus, ~ Concrete walls start out like floors! They're cast Bat. h n; with farm tractor power and a triangular tilting fram ,s - because I'm oul on paslure. ,Columbus and we hope that ou do not Emer ency tiona are tilted into place. a.nel sizes up to 10' 10' mean \I still need a feed that will help Columbus, Ohio, is the world's believe that what yo see is the largest city named for Christo- process of aging. Time alone does pher Columbus. that. ·odu asture fast completion. No complicated equipment. No sp cia! mi You get 3%" thick walls that can really tak abuse. "We are beginning to see that Fire, rodents and weathe can't hurt concrete. Th no diet, exercise, and modern meth- Asparagus grower in south- me get back into top condition. western Michigan were market- Sudan grass provides more rust or rot, no painting or other upke p. "Tilt-up" con te ods of medicine can do much for saves both time and dollars. Feed me: the person growing older. (' ing a new product this year. succulent nutritious forage It's pan-ready asparagus, during July and August in Write for booklet, "Construction Details for Tilt-up Concrete "We know that the learning ca- FARM au E U pacity of the older group is good. One must be interested in some- Working with Jack Bittn 1', district marketing agent with Michigan nual crop. than any other an. Farm Buildings." thing that will stimulate the mind M i chi g a n State University, B (Mixed with Y your home-grown EE grains) to prevent forgetfulness. "We have learned that growers developed this new pro- duct and it attracti ve, pia tic package. Michigan r PORTLA D C ME ASSOCI TIO 2108 Michigan N'ational lowe, P ti T nc., i aarketing Lansing 8, Michigan tne new product with the co- EAU operation of the Millburg Grow- See your local Farm Bureau dealer. ers Exchange, Benton Harbor, DEALE A national organization to improve and extend the u es 0/ concr tc He has a feed for your every need. FEED DEPARTMENT HUGO E. KIVI FARM BUREAU SERVICES, NO. U. P. Regional Representative Leadership training meetings have been held in the U. P. coun- ties with Sheldon Lowry of Mich- igan State University conducting the meetings. from This purpose was to assist group officers in conducting group meet- ings and discussions, and to learn how to improve the overall Farm a farm r' Bureau program. The Upper Peninsula Dairy Committee has been organized • viewpoint •• with each county being repre- sented by two members from the County Dairy Committee. The regional committee was set up to study problems affecting the t dairy industry in the U.P. and plan programs that can be car- ried out through the Farm Bureau • organization . Other meetings have been held Ires to discuss the proposed changes in the manufacturing milk regula- tions and the U. P. Federal Milk Marketing Order. June or any time's a good time to enjoy wonderful dishes made delicious and healthful. to serve. Put Milk an Cheese, asy May 27 the U.P_ Dairy Corn- BUY NOW! Biggest Values mittee met at Marquette to draw up plans for the promotion of fluid with dairy foods. They're so Butter, Cottage Chee e a ce I ncludes all sizes, white milk and other dairy products. DURING Y·HE Attending as resource people Or blackwall, tube or were representatives of the Agr'l Cream on your shopping t tubeless • • • now from Extension Service, American Dairy Big this week. your Farmers Petroleum Association, State Dairy Inspection Co-op Dealer. and Michigan Milk Producers As- sociation. Biggest Savings Farm safety surveys have be n AMERICA OAI V conducted by the Farm Bureau • Economy pr-ices for Women's Committees in Chippewa, prl g UNICO'S top quality, I ine tires farm ••• first best on the and on the highway. Menominee, Mackinac-Luce, Mar- quette - Alger, Baraga and Delta counties. The results of the e sur- veys will be used to plan. safety programs in the counties. ASSOCIATION OF MICHl A PROVED BEST Chippewa County Farm Bureau ,3 FOR FARMERS • has made plans for its second an- nual Farm Bureau Day at the Pickford Hall Saturday, June 20. Mrs. Marjorie Karker will speak. ¥Yours on very Unico Tire Engineer d to Outlast Them All Ionia Fair Cafeteria Double Guarantee, exclusive with UN ICO, that protects you two ways: Today's trucks, tractors and cars are built to Aut 10.15 1-Guaranteed materIals and workman. take It under the toughest field and road Farm Bur au Young People will ship. 2-Guarantecd against all road ccndl ions. That' Why you need proven- best operate their cafeteria at the Ionia hazards. Flee Fair Augu t 10-15 for the UN ICO first line' tires. 17th year. County groups are be- ginning to schedule volunteer help UNICO TIRES ARE SOLD ONLY AT FARMERS PETROLEUM DEALERS for one day during the fair. Earn- ings made by this project are used to finance tours and other educa- tional projects of Farm Bureau F R E E OLEU 00 R TI E, I O. Young P ople. The group plans to operate an I apple [uice booth as usual, at 4,000 N. Orand River Lansing, Michigan I Michigan Stat o Fair, Septemb r 4 1 . 1\1ichigan Farm Bureau office a'man nd war hou e a Lansing. Clar- ions from 1849 up to the Pres It showed two films on cancer. and folded 9 dozen cancer band- life with that of her people. rime." Osceola County. Citizenship vges as the county is using them Many que tions were asked nc Kin was most graciou Mrs, Bruce Guggles from TU3- wa the opic at our last meeting. faster than we can supply them. about educa ion h re as compar- n County. All o . arm Member of the cola was elected chairman d Ray DeWitt, Farm Bureau Re- Gratiot County. Our bean cook- ed with hers. She said they at- tere ting information about will take office in September. gional Repre entative, spoke on book may be publi hed in the t nd school longer and carry West Huron Women's Com it- Good Citiz n hip and covered the near future. more studie . Th y go to chool ·'arm Bureau at the State level: Jill Ea tman, organization and ee met April 27 at Sebewang subject ery 'adequately. Mr We are trying to get a Mobile six day a week. .istory; Earl Huntley, petroleum; E. U. B. Church, with 35 pres nt. Evelyn Gingrich, peaking on X-Ray Unit into the county for V ry few students have a car .rving L Blanc, insurance; Dan Tine women of the west sid at- Civil Defense, said 0 ceola Coun- the use of adults. or are able to hav part time em- proclaim~d M ! 1, 1958 by Pre. -, ~e d, legislation; Eldon Smith, tended the District spring rreet- ty ha supplies in readine s. ployment. We enjoyed a book of Mrs. Mulholland and Mrs. Mac- Id nt Dwigh 1 enhower H said arm uppli . ing. fashions that she displayed, com- Oceana County Women's Com- Laren gave a very interesting and ~c.h.i.ndividua~ ha. these respon W w re conducted on a tour A Detroit Edison representative mitte. Although I have not been complete report on the Rural plete with patt rns for all articl- ibtlit! to maintain: (1) rul of )f th office building, Farmer va our guest speaker an gave reporting new from this county Health Conference held April Bth E"S in the book. Miss Gehbauer is ] w, (2) jury duty, (3) votin . . trol urn and Farm Bur au S r- 'uggestion and idea on home recently, the women have been and 9th at Kellogg Center. a senior at the Merrill High (4) ir dam of sp ch and free- /Ic s warehouses. We also visit- ighting. having regular meetings and ac- A legislative report was given School and is now staying with dam of pr . d th field se d cleanin plant We have our June mee :ng at compli hing thing . Minute dat- by Mrs. Schaef r on upcoming Dr. and Mrs. Gilmore. A abi an Hor e Show will nd war hous , and the arden the joint East-West Huron Rural ing back from December wer bills. She urged the members to' We had as our guests Mrs, Al- held on the Youth Fair .eed d partment. meeting on June 9 at Uby. bert Schmiege, chairman of Dist- Ground Jun 13-14. Mrs. Robt .. Lunch was served u sent me by the former secretary. study them and inform their rep- rict 8, Mrs. B. H. Baker, secre- Lapeer County. ched les for Mrs. C. T. Reed of New Era who resentatives on their ideas. Burandt, Mr . Walter Wellington, lunch room. Chairman Loui e the free chest x-ray unit in th had had to resign because of tary of District 8, Mrs. Florence Mr . Robt. Knuth and Mrs. Wi!- .smith conducted our business An invitation was announced Shankel, a former chairman of ounty were given out at he May failing vision. from Grace Rowell of Alma High Gratiot county, Mrs. i m And rson were appointed meeting. Tw nty _ on groups 5 meeting. Osburn to m t with a committ from were pres nt. Mrs. Reed won first prize in School to accompany the Future Thurlow of Midland COUz:1ty, and Roger Foerch distributed the Michigan in the American Farm Nurses to Kalamazoo to tour the th Lion' Club of B rrien coun- Marg Karker announced the ules, suggestions and forms to Bureau's Citizenship Essay Con- hospital there. Mrs. Ethel Nichols, our secre- ty, spon or of the show, to work Women's Camp at Twin Lakes, tary. oe filled out for the dety sur- test in 1958 on "What Freedom Isabella Count. Mr. Wasson of out plan fo ervin meal at the near Traverse City, June 2-3-4. vey of Farm Bureau families. Means to Me." Mrs. Forrest DWl- Farmers Petroleum Co-op., Inc. or how. Mrs. Frank Snyder was appoint- Som of us will attend camp ed delegate to Camp. Eight women h ve registered ham was elected to succeed Mrs. said Americans are the most 9 •or N. W. Camp. Reed. at Twin Lak n ar Traver City Aft r having our pictures taken fault-finding people in the world Mrs. Oliver Tompkins, Chairman Eighteen dollars was contri- today, and yet we have the most, Traverse City R-I June 2-3-4th. we departed for home feeling We shall have an evening meet- well repaid for our day's visit. outed toward camp expenses for District and are the wealthiest. Half of he Young People. en dollars Like Alice in Wonderland, the ing June 16. Thanks to all who m de this a was given to the career fund. Mrs. Albert Schmiege. Chairman the world's population lives in country seems wonderfull-er and Cass County. Mrs. James Mini- pleasant day for us. Chesaning R-2 one room homes, while we are s e was the hostess for the Farm Sanilac County, JTels Johnson only one-seventh of the popula- wonderfull-er. Bureau Women's Committee May ,f Mio, assistant Fo st and Wild- Climate-wise everything in the District 2 Arenac CountY. Legislative, tion and have plenty of room. book has been thrown at us this 5th with Mrs. Lee Bakeman con- t ife Ecologist for .he American safety and information chairman Midland County. Mrs. Philip ducting th meeting. Mrs. Geo. Crise1'\bery. Chairman Paper Box Board Co., spoke at gave their reports. Mrs. Sage Stark talked on the history of spring, and it all com~s out Our Rural-Urban meeting will Jackson R-8 our May meeting. He showed spoke on mental health in our Michigan and its resources. It beautiful and full. of promise. b June 2nd. Our plans include slides and gave n interesting State. Benzie County Women's Com- was announced that Tsuur Naka- (Continued on Page 5) touring Milhan Park, potluck pic- 107 ladies attended our District talk "Deer and Aspen." The group Bay County Women's Com- tani, a student from Japan who nic dinner and touring the Kala- meeting at Onsted May 12. Max voted to give $!O to the cancer mittee had luncheon at the Mercy was sponsored by Farm Bureau, MICHIGAN FARM NEWS mazoo cr amery. Cochran of the Dep't of Public fund. An all-day tour of Midland Hospital cafeteria. Mrs. Schlick- Joseph County. Farm Bu- Instruction and Philo Rich, man- nas been planned for June 2. is being married. 4 June 1, 1959 er and Mrs. Wackerle reported Members are urged to com- au Women's committee was ager of the Farm Bureau Garden I v ry interested May 4 by films Seed Dep't, spoke to us. St. Clair County. Mrs. Geo. on the event of the District meet- Meharg enterjained the Women's ing in Mt. Pleasant. municate their tax ideas and, sentiments to their Senators and M rs. Bacon Rel-.res shown by a kitchen planning Officers were elected: Mrs. company. George Crisenbery, chairman; Mrs. Committee at Brockway Town- Mrs. Irene Swinson and Mrs hip Hall. Chairman Mrs. Geo. William Schmidt are delegates to Representatives. Four. of our ladies are planning As Counly ecrelary Th even work centers, which Roy Lord, vice chairman; Mrs. Pohl presided. Michigan Week attend Camp at Twin Lakes. are a woman's workshop, were Belle S. Newell, secretary-treas- ic an' Dairy Pr· c was observed with a special pro- lternates are Mrs. Henry Koch June. to attend Northwest Camp in Mrs. Carl R. Bacon of Kalama- pictured taken in a 50 foot trail- ur r. . zoo R-5 has retired as secretary MISS MARY SUE HODGE. 21, school teacher and church organ- gram of slides of the new Mack- and Mrs. Gust Schlicker. er,-but can be adapted to meet The people of Jackson county is Michigan's Dairy Princess for ist. During the past eight years inac Bridge and Michigan's early We toured Greenfield village Committee S a gin a w County Women's of Kalamazoo County Farm. Bu- any woman's kitchen, and are were saddened this week by the 1959. She was chosen May 20 at her 4-H activities have included entertained 0 the r reau after 13 years of service. lumber industry. The June meet •., May 14. . She was honored May 3 by of- particularly adaptable to handi- passing of Roy Hatt, who r cently Michigan State University from a wide variety of county and ing will be with Mrs. Pohl. The bed rails we ordered are members to help stimulate more ficers and members of the County capped people. resigned as vice president of our a group of 40 lovely talented state posts and awards. Tuscola County. Rural-Urban in use at the hospital. We have interest in women's activities. Farm Bureau at a potluck din- Anoth r film pictured on elec- County Farm Bureau. Day was May 13. Mrs. Frank a standing invitation to have a Mrs. Warren Watson introduced ner at the County Center. She County Dairy Princesses. Judges chose her on the basis tronic kitchen which will be Branch County. Mrs. Marshall Satchell was program chairman. meeting at the hospital every Miss Uta Gehbauer, an exchange was presented with two beauti- shown at a fair in Moscow. Mrs. Fair entertained the Women's Miss Hodge is the daughter of of her dairy farm background Over 50 invitations were issued year. student f~om Ge:many: She told ful pieces of luggage by the' Virgil Miller was in charge of Committee May 8 with 10 groups Mr. and Mrs. Ward G. Hodge of and experience, her knowledge this program. Snover R-l, Sanilac county. She o~ the nutritive value of dairy to women's organizations in the Clare County. The Rural-Urban us many m.terestmg things about County Farm Bureau. The Wo- present. is a student of home economics at products, her poise, personality, county to invite a delegate to rep- Conference for June 11 was dis- her home hfe, and compared our j men's .Committee gave her a love- Mrs. Carl Lewis conducted th Our health chairman discussed business meeting. A nominating th work of the planning com- Michigan State University and attractiveness, intelligence and will graduate in June. She would her ability to speak. resent their club for the day. cussed and committees were ap- NINETY-SEVEN ladies gather- pointed. Mrs. Kapplinger will be Tsuru aka ani ly tram case. committee, Miss Ethel Huff, Mrs. ed at 10 a.m. at the farm of Mr. chairman of the meeting. Mrs. Bacon and her husband mittee in the county and the land like to work in consumer educa- ebb Ellsworth, Mrs. Richard Wenzel, and Mrs. Leo Eccles, will use maps. Safety chairman warn- tion. Miss Hodge will represent the state's dairy industry at many & Mrs. Carl Mantey at Fairgrove Our group is buying hearing Married May 23 were among the I organizers of to view the farm operations. The aid batteries for one of the pa- Kilowatt Community Farm Bu- present nominations for new ed plastic bags are dangerous Her father says she can do events this year. Glenn Lake, Miss Tsuru Nakatani, of Tokyo, chairman, vice chairman and a playthings for children. Mr. Whit- about any job on the family's president of Michigan Milk Pro- Mantey's are producers of certi- tients at the State Home and and friend of many women in ~eau in 1942. In 1946 she was in- financial secretary. ten discussed civil defense. 320 dairy farm and does, along ducers Ass'n, crowned the Prin- fied seed corn and oats. A visit Trainmg School at Mt. Pleasant. Michigan Farm Bureau, was mar- zited to become secretary-trea- .urer of the County Farm Bureau, Our Rural-Urban day June 2 is Calhoun County. At our May with her six brothers and sisters. cess and presented her with gifts to their spacious home was en- Being Michigan Week, a film ried May 23 to Paul Andrew vhere her business college train- in charge 0 Mrs. Zoe Flanders. meeting Mrs. Ross gave a very She helps with milking whether for traveling. joyed. "Lumbering Era in Michigan" 1yogo Natori. Farm Bureau vrc- .ng came; in very handy. She July plan call for a picnic to instructive report on "The Present it is 5 a.m. or 5 p.rn. Miss Ruth Ann Avery of Homer Pot luck lunch was at the 4-H building in Caro at noon. was shown. Lee Townsend told men sponsored her as Ja student vas most helpful in enabling Contin ntal Can Company. In Attitude of the United States to- Mary Sue is a graduate of and Miss Joyce Arnett of Otsego the history. at Michigan State University. :{alamazoo County Farm Bureau August, Miss Eth 1 Huff will be wards the Unit d Nations." Marlette high school, a Sunday were chosen as alternates. Our county chairman, Mrs. Miss Nakatani wrote to Mrs. A. nembership establish its quota - Mack Little, welcomed the group Each community group has in charg of th library program. The Women's Committee served given its contribution to help B. Eley of Constantine, R-l, April 'or Blue Cross-Blue Shield. She A letter and a wedding an- the dinner for the Board of Di- and introduced special guests 24: "It has been very warm and vas a contributor to the County nouncement were read rom rectors and j vited guests. Ser- Mrs. Allison Green, wife of Rep- build Camp Kett. Mrs. Marg Kar- people are wearing summer 'arm Bureau paper. resentative Green, and Mrs. Deh- ker told of the history of "As- Tsuru Nakatani of Japan. She geant Bilkin spoke on accidents sociated County Women of the dress. I am sure it will be hot Mr. and Mrs. Bacon live on a spent some time in St. Joseph in Calhoun County in Hi58. Dan mel, wife of Senator Arthur A. May 23. I shall have a hard .0 acre place where they grow Dehmel. World." The purpose is to bring County a few years ago. She will Reed poke on Farm Bureau time wearing a Japanese wedding ris commercially. Mr. Bacon is an better understanding. Mrs. Kar- marry Paul Andr w Ryogo Na- policies. Dr. Edward Miles of Caro ker expects to ttend the con- kimono at the reception. I shall .gent for the Farm Bureau In- tori, and will continue to wor Noble Moore, prosecuting at- spoke on cancer. wear a white dress at the cere- .urance Companies. vention in Scotland this August. mony at church. .. We shall as assistant director of ext n ion torney, described the many duties We had representatives from The new secretary is Miss Mary work in Japan. of a prosecutor. Gladwin County. Mrs. Marge see you this fall in Michigan."- \gar and the office is at her the Women's Study Clubs, P.T.A., Karker was speaker for our Civil Reports were given by Mrs. Hillsdale County. We met at Tsuru Nakatani, 19 Akashi-Cho- ome, 5130 South 12th street, Eastern Star, Hobby Club and Defense meeting May 6. ~We cut Schug on Bill 91 concerning the Ranson Congregational Church others. Chuo-Ku, Kiyosato, Tokyo, Japan. Kalamazoo. schools and hospitals. for a smorgasbord luncheon to Kalamazoo County Wo celebrate Michigan Week with Dis ~ict 7 Committee, 32 of us, toured Michigan products. s. Frances DeArkos told us her experience with children hav- Mrs. Walter Harger, Chairman Stanwood B-2 The Home Flower Garden ing learning difficulties. Four steps she uses to help in learning Mason County. Such a thorough H Or w New Plants from Old report was given of their May are: (1) Making a book; (2) Using meeting by Mrs. Albert Lang- H.L. R.CHAPMAN a typewriter; (3) Reading material to the conditions to which the able, use in its place sifted peat feldt and on such an important Garden Clubs Lecturer that i easy enough; (4) commen- cuttings have been subjected. moss. topic, that I believe it should be dation in generous amounts. brought to the attention of our Continuing the article of last Fortunately cuUings do indicate Always. sterilize the potting A list of materials suitable for the Fort Custer State Home proj- MISS RUTH ANN AVERY. 18, I MISS JOYCE ANN ARNETT. readers. month, "How to Grow New Plants to the observant gardener that soil for house plants by heating u tat s' Rights" bill. The Com- ect as read. was chosen as an alternate Dairy I 17, was chosen an alternate Dairy Mrs. Marjorie Karker spoke on from Old," I want to say some- roots are being produced by pro- in the oven at a temperature of mit e vo e w 17 to 15. A switch Jackson County. At our May Princess May 20 at Michiga Prince s May 20 at Michigan Citizenship and said that Com- thing now about the treatment ducing a new flush of very green 200 degrees for thirty minutes. of 0 . vot uld have killed th ,me. ing w .accepted all S.ate Sta e University. She is the State niv sity. She is the munism is infiltrating every necessary as soon as the plant leaves at the growing point Jf The young plants of Philoden- bi! .' • P edk " I daughter of Mr. and .Mrs, elvin daught r of Mr. and Mrs. Roy phase of our society. It is our material has produced roots. the cutting. dron should be potted in 3 inch h Ac provides that "unless Plans were made for Rural- C. Avery who operate a 133 acre Arnett who have an 80 acre dairy No.1 enemy. When leaf or stem cuttings are Lear! cuttings such as African pots in a mixture of three-fourths there is a direct and positive con- Urban Day at Northwest School, farm • at Homer, R-l, Calhoun farm at Otsego, R-l, Allegan To counteract Communism w~ placed in a soil medium inside a violets indicate that rooting is rubbed peat moss and one-fourth flict between an Act (of Con- Thursday, June 11. Marlie Drew county. I county. should read and listen to news propagating case (See May 1 edi- taking place by producing a new sandy loam, mixed thoroughly. gress) and a State law so that the will be our speaker. Miss Avery is a senior at Miss Arnett is a senior at Ot- about it and keep up on what our tion) very little watering will be plant of one or more leaves close Some home gardeners raise two cannot be reconciled or con- Mrs. Faist gave a fine report on Homer Community high school sego high school and plans to legislators are doing about Com- necessary after the first thorough to the stem and just above soil young house plants such as Chin- sistently stand togethe State la the Rural Health Conference in and plans to attend Ferris In- enroll at Borgess School of NUl":_ munism. level. watering. One of the objects of a ese Evergreens, Wandering Jew, shall continu to b valid and in Lansing. stitute. Ruth Ann has dairy cat- ing at Kalamazoo this fall. She We should realize that the pat- propagating case is to maintain and occasionally African violets ff ct. ay 15 we gave a testimonial tle which she raised as 4-H club has won 6 blue ribbons in 4-H tern that the Communism follows moisture around the cuttings and by placing the cuttings in tumb- Farm Bureau ha long dinne for our r tiring president, projects. She showed the grand ~~rk. She is. a membe;r of the is to force excessive taxation, in the soil at all time. lers or pars filled with water. thi principl. Mrs. Ruth Day and her family. champion Guernsey cow at the citizens .plannmg committee for supreme importance of govern- It is well to keep an eye on Several plants can be encour- Calhoun County Fair in 1955 and a new high school, IS an excel- ment, and no religion. We should the rooting medium and if it aged to produce roots in water S had County Pres- 1957. She has held many 4-H len~ speaker and deb~ter. Other talk to people and emphazise the shows signs of becoming dry add but they will require extra care ident for 8 years and on the Board of Directors 33 years. .. . I activities include editor of her clu.b.o:flces, IS ~ leade~ in sch~l school paper, reporter for Kala- awful danger in Communism. water. at the time of potting. Quite often Mecosta County Women's C9m- as the roots are produced in There were sev ral State Farm activities, and IS a fine public mazoo Gazette and Otsego Union, Proper ventilation for the pro- water they have a tendency to Bureau people and over 200 speaker. and president of the Drama Club. mittee decided that a vacation in pagating case is important in en- bunch together which necessitates members from th county who the upper peninsula could be couraging the cuttings to remain great care in handling and came t xpr s their admiration sing and toured the ,main office compared Christianity and Com- pleasant after watching slides in good condition and produce spreading the roots without and respect to a truly great building and warehouses. munism at our May meeting and shown by Jim Myer, our county roots. The cuttings of some tro- Stanley Powell spoke on pend- discussed what would happen if agent. This was in observance of breakage when they are placed in person. pical plants can get along very soil. Le ing legislation. Communist took over our coun- Michigan Week. nicely without ventilation. But County. We enter- They had lunch with their leg- try. tained t e counties in our District Next month all ladies are in- the cuttings of most plants with The home gardener who does islators, Representatives Carroll Mrs. Herrick of Consumer vited to a picnic and are asked which the home gardener will not have facilities for raising May 12. t the District meeting Newton and Andrew Cobb and Power showed a film "Out State t Onsted hono our Past Senator Edward Hu chinson, In Michigan." It pictured Michigan to bring a .sh made with dairy come in contact will benefit by young plants may try raising Chairmen. A corsage was pre- products, as well as the recipe. being aired a little each day. them outdoors during the sum- the afternoon they visited the cities and industries out side of Muskeon County. Mrs. Lester mer months. of them. They House of Repre entatives and the Detroit. Another film on good The glass cover should be re- had a part in the day's program. Senate, Representative Benston will be chairman of the A small coldframe with glass Carroll lighting of homes was most in- District 7 camp. Final plans will moved each morning and the con- which can be shaded is the only Newton presented the group to teresting. It showed three homes be made soon at a meeting of the densed moisture on the glass equipment necessary. The frame the Ho befor and after a change in camp committee. The camp will wiped away. This prevents the should be 12 inches high at the Ionia County. At a rec nt meet- lighting ystems. Good lighting be at Wolf Lake on August b moisture dripping down on the MR. CHAPMAN back and 9 inches high at the ing Mrs. Hamilton, safety air- promotes better vision, safety, and 6. Watch for more informa- cuttings which may cause them to front. Make sure that the soil oh " m n, owed a film on safety bring out beauty in the home. rot. As soon as the glass cover is Do not disturb the plants im- which the frame stands has good tion next month. dry it should be put back in po- mediately but giv them plenty drainag . Allegan County. Mrs. Weber of which illustrated ho dangerous Montcalm County. A Rural- sition on top of the case. the Home Service Dep't of Con- petroleum products can be when D trlc 6 Urban luncheon was held April of air by removing the glass It is well to examine the cut- cover completely. After one week e Po er oke on giving handled improperly. Add a six-inch layer of sand or 2nd at Greenville. Each Farm tings closely for signs of fungus ti . Colo slide were used Ionia Women's Committee has Mrs. Allyn Gordon. Chairman carefully remove one of the cut- some other light cutting medium Bureau woman introduced her or decay, and if present remove tings by prying 0Ut of the soil and firm gently. Place the larger to illustrate settings and refresh- been conducting a safety survey, Croswell R-2 n . and had a meeting on cancer. urban guest. Other guests in- the affected leaves or stems and with a pointed stick and if suf- cuttings at the back of the frame cluded Rev. George Franks of ventilate the propagating case ficient rootage has taken place and the smaller ones in front. Kent Cou ty. 34 members of Our di trict meeting at North Langston and v. Ford of more often. the Women's Committee met at Street, with St. Clair County as Greenville, Mr. D. Sampson of the new plants should be potted. When the cuttings are in place Bill Knap restaurant for lunch ho es, was attended by 145 the Greenville News, and Mrs. When the cuttings have rooted Rooted geranium cuttings will water thoroughly and place the glass sash on top of the frame. and busi meeting. In t ladies. Tom Dolan, candidate for Mrs. they should be removed from the grow nicely if potted singly in 3 Each day the cuttings must be afternoon th y toured th Hek- Max Cochran, from the Depart- America in 1958. case and potted singly in a suit- or 4 inch pots according to the size of the cutting in a fairly rich shaded from bright unlight. man Bi cuit Company and saw ment of Public In truction, told Newaygo County Women's able soil mixture. Since the plants .andy garden soil When the cuttings are rooted, the manuf c ur 0 erac rs and how our chool are financed. It Committee i proud to be part of are young and the roots some- they should be potted singly in cookie. what tender the soil should be African violet should be lifted pots and left standing in the was v ry ducational. a county that is one of the Iarg- light and contain about one- carefully without root breakage frame, which must receive air W h d, Rural-Urban get-to- gether in May in H. A. Cannell with the U.S. est contributors to the Camp Kett fourth builder' sand. nd potted singly in 2% inch pots according to the weather. igan eek. D part ent of Justice at Sagin- Buildin, Fund. At their May The time needed for cuttings n a soil mixture of one-half leaf aw de crib d the work. meeting Vera Miller of the to The plants must be brought a C nty. Mrs. Wolb - k oduee roots varies consider- mold and one-half v Of . Clair 1 di s pr ented Fash- 1'1"J·an,"ll..igo H e a 1t h department ably according to the plant and inside ore any Chilly night loam. If leaf mold is not avail- arrives. I pap r a tisem nt in col r or blac whi e in the na ion' top mark ts, plu commercial 0 the P rry Como television show May h 30th, June 6th and June 13th. liThe Be t ha been d as a store-wid The new pap r adverti m nts cheduled for June 4th and 5th rill f atur a "Jun Dairy Month Cookbook" with recipe id a hich team dairy foods with a wid vari ty of high pro- fit food i ms. Am rican Dair Association will provide sale materials and advertising mats to dairies re- tailer, and new pap rs. Radio and television commercial scripts I also will be provided to radio I Attend Poultry isease Cour and televi ion tations. _...-.;.. __ ...;.;....~.;...;;.._.;...;;....;...;_.o.....;..-_* FIVE FARM COOPERATIVE In the picture, left to right: The advertising schedule will ervice men from Michigan at- Lansing G. Coplin, Farm Bureau be supported by a full scale pub- Wome 0 .nded a poultry short course at alsbury Laboratories at Charles Service Feed Dep't; Wayne Play- ford, Farm Bureau Services Egg icity program aimed at the na- tion's food editors. One featur of the publicity program will b ~ity, Iowa, recently. Instruction Marketmg Division; William R. Get the HIGHEST MARKET PRICE Fann Bureau nd demonstrations were given or recognizing poultry disease s. Koning, Lapeer County Coopera- tives at Lapeer; Dale E. Warsco a four-color food page with "Meal Time Ma terpiece "as the theme. Publicity ill be aimed at radio for your GRAIN CROP this YEARI (Continued from Page 4) mittee will attend Northwest ,1ethods for preventing and con- rolling poultry diseases were art of the course. I and James E. Todd of Farm Bu- reau Services Feed Dep't. and te1e ision wom n's pro- grams. HARVE~T, STORE AND DRY WHEN YOU ARE READY. Farm Bureau Women's Twin American Dairy Association of You don't have to worry about high moisture grain. You can Lakes Camp, Tuesday, June 2, in I'win La es 4-H Camp west of Michigan is planning a full seal place of having a regular meet- ~raverse City. Plans are under advertising and promotion pro- dry high moisture grains up to 22% moisture content or shell ing. Their annual Rural-Urban "lay to f d 800 at the smorgas- gram to bring the national ad- corn and soy beans up to 30% moisture for only 2 or 3 cents banquet was served this year by bord. vertising program into the Mich- per bushel. the Frankfort Methodist Church. STO~E AND DRY TO GET HIGHEST MARKET PRICE Kalkaska Co u n t y Women's Wexford County has accepted • igan market . III the state projects in full and Large advertisements will ap- for your grain. More profit if you sell and a much higher Committee observed Michigan 'Ibserved Michigan Week with pear in the Detroit Times, De- quality grain if you feed. You will not have to take the Week with special emphasis at troit News, and Detroit Free special emphasis on the building their meeting on Michigan's re- Press. Ads will appear in all losses of low, harvest-time grain prices. of Mackinac Bridge. You'll do better with a "DRI.MASTER" sources. An interesting side-line this month is having a local woman, That word "revolving" brought to my mind that the lawn mower y. other Michigan daily and week- ly papers. hasn't revolved in this yard for The American Dairy Associa- Get all the FACTS. Mrs. Stokes, chosen as Mrs. The American Dairy Associa- tion of Michigan is offering a some time. Seems like some days Michigan. a person ought to be twins, life tion will promote the theme cooperative advertising program A comment from Mrs. Hugh "June' Be t Meal Ideas start t all county dairy committ es, BIN FEATURES INCLUDE: gets so complicated. Nave, "We decided we should all wi~h Dairy Fo0?s" during June regarding their newspaper, tele- live together, plan together, and • Tightest bin oonstruction. Completely vermin and work together, to help Michigan District 11 Dairy Month this year. vision, and radio advertising, and weather-proof. Advertising and prQmotion 1 the purchase of point-of-sale meet its problems and competi- Mrs. Ken Corey, Chairman --..,,....:.......-.:...--:~....;.;.....~-~-..:..:...-..;.""""-~.-.;....;;.;;~- • Structurally tion. stronger wrap-around wall construct- ion." Manistee County recently en- Stephenson R-I • Easy 'to fill or unload. tertained exchange students from Japan, Germany, and England. Chippewa County Women' • Drying does not affect germination value of grain. or feeding This was under a Council of Churches program. They also Committee met with 10 present. Safety Committee reports, Twin • Owners report their bins have paid off bin cost in two seasons in higher grain income. made a concentrated study of the bill for further water diversion Lakes Camp Program, and a dis- cussion for Chippewa County Farm Bureau Day to be held this Try A 2S rd Clas Ad or • Available in 1000, 1450 and 2400 bu. sizes. from Lake Michigan by Chicago, the Housing Bill, and Fair Trade summer were the business for the day. . SPECIAL RATE to Farm Bureau members: 25 words for $1 for ch edition. ddl· Bill. tional words 5 cents each per edition. Figure like 12 or 12.50 count s on word. Mail Coupon for Complete A report on a career research I Missaukee County deserves ap- NON-MEMBER advertisers: 10 cents per word for one edition. Two or more edition program was given by Mrs. Mer- \ Facts and Information plause for putting over the Dist- vin Hoonsttra. rict Meeting April 22. Sixty- take rate of 8 cents per word per edition. All classified ads re cash with order. r---- -----_ FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. ... _----_ •.. eight attended. Max Cochran and Philo Rich contributed greatly to Our next meeting will be an open meeting. Jack Church, pro- secuting attorney, will speak. 3 BABY CHICKS 13 FARM MACHINERY 15 FARM FOR SALE I I the' day with their information Spar Dep't, P. O. Box 960, Lansing, Mich. I on our schools, homes and gar- Houghton C 0 u n t y Women's -------------- 7 ACRE I I dens. . RAN80 '8 "SUPER-NICK" Leg- Committee had as their guests horn Chicks. High-p ottt strain cross I Please send complete information on how I can get Northwest Michigan Women's and speakers two girls from the by famous J. A. Hansen, Oregon. Write for information. Graham I more grain income by storing and drying my grain I Committee has established a re- area who were exchange student Hatchery, R-3, Box 480, Benton Har- bor, Michigan. (Berrien County) I crops on the farm. I volving fund whereby we expect to Europe last year in the Youth 9-10-25p) 3 I I to assist young women to become for Understanding program. I nurses. We enjoyed their talks and DARBY LEGHORNS are Great I Layers. Highest pen In Nation again, Name _ _.....................................•........... We shall start one this fall and showing of color pictures. all ational Laying Tests. Baby I I by the end of 4 years should have A cake walk was conducted to Pullet. Started Pullet Program. De- livered anywhere. DX Cross and I I several in the nursing career. pay State Council obligations. estline o. 702. Free cage layer Address :..........................................................•......... RFD •....•.•..• _ I At the moment the big event is booklet and literature. Exclusive I Menominee County Women's Franchi ed dealer. Dlrkse Leghorn I Twin Lakes Camp, June 2 - 3 - 4 Committee met at the home of Farm, Box 169 I, Zeeland, Mich. 3 I P. O•............. , Mich. follo ed by the annual cherry- (11-tf-25&17b I &M •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• _ •••••••• ..- •• __ •••• Mrs. Ralph Paulson with 6 27 REAL ESTATE I I dairy smorgasbord June 7 at groups represented. I Please check. Also, information on CORN CRIBS 0 I Mn;. Tuinstra, safety chairman, 24 IDffiAL THHJ~E Bli.l It OM I MFN·1 I MICHIGAN FARM NEWS was then aiting for return of N ear school. Sehoal' bus by uor. FIELD SEEDS 23 LIVESTOCK Black top road. Good pln c for ra.r- June 1, 1959 safety survey reports from two den. N ar trout stream. I~ a onable, Harry "outhl nd, Holton, • liehi " n, groups. Please get them in girls PLAN YOUR BEA SEED needs now. Qualtty fuehfpld 2-11 tor hpavy HOLSTE RADE OR REGIS- (ri-2t-25p) 27 so Ellen can complete her work. sotls. 2-11V for light soils. Order TERED. Sprin er Cows and Heifers. parly. ehmer Seed Farms. 10720 Some ith r cord. Calfhood vac- Letters from rural school chil- ~wan Creek Road, Saginaw R-5. cinated. T. B. t sted. Taylor Hol- dren of Edison School, Mrs. Hil- steins, Marlette, Michigan. 2 mil s Special Offer to FARM BUREAU MEM ERS ding Lendroth teacher, were 10 DOCS Michigan. (Saginaw County) C12-7t-25p) 17 ea t, one-half mile Phone 2132. (Sanilac County) north of Marlette. read and appreciated. The young- (2-5t-25p) sters really 10 v e their Star '" E M ""E "PRE IU I." Every 18 Spangled Banner record. dog owner who feed. the Farm Bu- u om reau way s n realizes the top value County Farm Bureau picnic is for every d lar pent. Available at set for July 26 at Wells State Farm Breau' feed dealers' through- Park. out Mi hlgan. C9-tf-25&5b) 10 Our Farm Bureau women are 11 making the Reading Survey for the White House Youth Confer- JOHN ence. This and a report of the for sale. 'dLike o 7• Raymond Ogle bee, aline R-2, Mich- Child and Youth survey results igan. Phone H~ 1 99551. (Washt.enaw mad~ a fascinating and lively dis- County. (5-2t-17p) 11 CUSSIOn program for the evening. IRRIGATIO.~ PD .•.P and 7 H. P. ---_-...:0 ...;..;. ..;;,., 1 Wisconsin H avy Duty Motor. One unit. Perf ct shape. Three inch out- let. Cost ov r 300. Hunt r'fl traw- Listen To b TrY Farm, 23573 Karr Road, Belle- Ville, ichlgan. (ayn ounty) (6-lt-25p) 'Farm Bureau at Work' will present up to 2S words Of classified advertising, Radio Station WKAR in~ludin. your name and addre.s, in one issue of the Michigan State University Michigan Farm News. It i. read by 71,904 mem- Saturdays, 10:30 A. M. bers of the Michican Fann Bureau. This bargain 870 On Your Dial Is Ie s than half our. r•• ular cia slfle adYe· sing rate. Please send your classified by June 20 for the duly 1 Ition, Going to Extra words over 25 at 5 cents each. Figures like 12.50 or 1238, etc, count as one word., See Ads ·for classifications. You People's o E 3 -56 BAKER GRAIN SEPA- HANDY ORDER BLANK RATOR. All te I, on rubber, complete with drive belt and eanvas cover, For sale by Guy Roo , orth Branch, Ichlgan, Phone 6153. (Lapeer Coun- ty) (3-4t-26p) 13 MI¢HIGAN FARM NEWS Do you like to swim, dance, P. O. Box 910 eat, have fun, and learn more LanaJng, "tchlg n D about your Farm Bureau Young People's organization? Pleee ,ubllsta my •.•......•.........................• word ad for _ •.•..••. _................. Imea startlDg with the Come to June camp. It will be held June 17-21 at Clear Lake July 1 edt len, I encle6e $..••••.•...•.••••....•• _.•.~••..... Camp, Dowling, Barry county. The cost is $18 for four days. We suggest you have a sponsor Clas ItlcaU •••••••••••••••••••••• &••••••••••• ,••••• who pays $10 to $12 of the cost. Possible sponsors are County Farm Bureau, Women's Commit- tees of County Farm Bureaus, and farm cooperativ . Speak rs include Paul D. Bag- ell and G ne lliott of Mich- igan State Univ rsity, Robert E. Smith, vice-president of Mich- :gan Farm Bureau, Roger Foerch, Mrs. Marjorie Karker, of the Michigan Farm Bureau. Mail applications to Farm Bu- reau Young People, P. O. Box 960. 4000 orth Grand lUver Avenue, Linaing, Michigan. Applications st ani e by J 10. r. 1;'-,---------:--------~-----------_:__------------ a Ie _ trols nominations, and probably you voted yet?" a well-promoted and well-attend-' government. you are one that refuses to touch party politics with a ten foot pole. Discussi n Topics 4. Perhaps some need transpor- tation to the voting place or a ed meeting. Don't ask them for speeches. We have spent rJlW.ionsof dol- lars yearly to learn about cancer Delegat to party conventions baby-watcher. Car should be and polio. They will continue to Prepare questions that delve in- in the county, state and nation recruited to help out in this work. destroy until we push back the decide on the nominations. Did The State Discussion Topic Committee has established the to the main issues of the day. Young people of party members Give each candidate only 3 min- darkness of our ignorance and Backzround Material for Program in June by our you ever know the delegates from following series of topics for the coming months: can serve as baby-watchers. Ev- utes to answer each question. Use learn to control them. your district or town? What kind ery vote counts! ommunity Farm Bureau Discussion Groups of government were they for? Did a timer and bell. Remember, you The same is true of self-govern- Involving young people early in are not asking for a speech. Keep ment, as compared to government DONALD D. KI SEY you vote in the so-called "minor" Jun. Needed ... A Powerful Push in Citizen- it brief. Do not allow debates by the privileged few. But we election where they were chosen? these jobs gets them interested in Coordin tor of Education and R earch I ship. party activity at an early age. to arise between candidates nor can find the remedy in this case- They can serve, tod, as messen- involving the audience. in America, It is available to us, s lay it on the line. It is time to be very h n Your Volc Jul. Are We Doing Well In Welfare Progress gers from the party office to the Its main ingredient is personal poll-watchers, the car pools, etc. Have a scorecard prepared on responsibility and action in public frank with ourselves. mall which each member of the audi- political life-work in the party in Michigan ~ Telephone workers, car drivers I If you I ft these things to oth- ence can rate the nature of the of our choice. We must learn to Most American people refuse or neglect to take and baby-sitters can all be answers given by the candidates. use this remedy wisely and well. ers, you have a small voice in Aug. What Can Farmers Hope to Gain by coached to remind the voter a- any part in political party action. Some seem to self-government. Your vote in The set-up of the scorecard will bout issues and the way to make differ with the problems and is- the "major' general election is Being Organized as a Labor Union ~ their vote count. Or they can Questions think themselves "above all thi ,"-and regard it just a second-hand approval of sues. hand the voter a sample ballot virtue to leave politics alone, or a sin to touch candidates that someone else de- Attend your Community Farm Bureau each month and dis- clearly marked with crayon to get After all answers have been 1. In your opinion do radio and cided upon.. cuss these interesting subjects. Read background material the desired results. These are given to these questions, divide TV broadcasts in an election cam- it. That attitude is sure suicide to our American The things you read and hear common practices in party activ- the audience into small groups. paign give the citizens a true in the Michigan Farm News. Have them bring out questions picture of the candidates and is- heritage. about the candidates during the ity today. campaign are really just frosting neglected local governments sur- not yet clear ly answered. Use sues? If you refuse to become active in political party put on the political cake to make render their responsibilities and arty Jobs are Between elections there should as many of these added questions What can citizens do to appeal it appealing. Embarrassing, isn't powers to "higher authorities." umerous be frequent contacts between par- as possible in a reasonable time to radio and TV stations to broad- affairs, you cannot believe in self-government. Not it? ty leaders and workers, And re- limit. cast reliable and factual informa- in America. Plato stated it with a stronger sting. Some may promote this surrender 1. There is the job of register- gardless of the outcome of the Keep the meeting orderly and tion needed by voters before elec- Let's look at another present- because they plan to be that ing voters. It should be done very election, the workers should be courteous to candidates regard- tion time? He said, "Refuse to take part in politics, and you day claim to "good citizenship." "higher authority." thoroughly. Unfortunately many gotten together for a dinner and less of party. Lots of folks get "teed off" and Too many American citizens voters today have to be pushed or plans should be set for the next 2. How many members of your will be governed by meaner men." write to their lawmakers. Most back away from that word helped to register. A door-to-door campaign. Dismiss the candidates. Tally group know the name of· the of them want something. Very "WORK,"-in the party. They get canvass of the voters may be the ratings of the people. The township or precinct leader of ( Political Party i Basic. We must face an un- It is important to keep the par- findings should show the differ- few write letters of appreciation carele s and lazy about their gov- necessary. ty group close-knit, active, and their political party? for work done by their law- er~~eD;~' The pol,~te word ~or ences in the views and policy deniable fact,-there is no road to self-government You may .find that your oPPO- looking ahead. In politics you positions held by the candidates. 3. How many of your group makers. this IS complacent. They VOIce sition party is taking the registra- have to look and plan for future in America but party politics. You have to travel that road personally. The nomination and election I Letter writing and the like ar two f~tal sloga~~ - "~et George tion lists to th~ fr.ont doors. of the success and never allow your par- pretty good practices. But reo:' Do It - and It Can t Happen residents. This IS becoming an ty organization to fall apart be- There is much. value in this face-to-face contact with candi- know the name of the county chairman of their political party? member, - the lawmaker owes Here!" active party practice in Michigan. cause of an election set-back nor dates. It does away with much 4. How many of your group of our lawmakers is linked to party politics by the his loyalty to those who worked after a favorable landslide either. of the groping in the voting have been active in party poli- to elect him. People who had Some party "followers" give a While it reveals the laziness laws of our land. When you refuse to be a party booth. You know what the can- tics? no part in it rind it hard to swing bit of money to their party. Then and indifference of the American didate's name stands for. supporter, you vote yourself right out of the self.. him their way when his vote is they relax and feel righteous. The voter, you may be forced to Knowing Your Most candidates welcome such cast on the floor of the legislative money does help - a little. But Candidates No Horns government process. body. money will never lick an ener- match it. This takes party work- opportunities to express their Giraffes seem to have horns, getic and dedicated opposition, It ers. views. And, if the candidate We have a republic in America. In such a nation, People who believe in true self- "backslides" in the legislative but they really do not. What ap- will not substitute for ORGAN- government-with the power in pears as horns are only tufts of representatives act for the people. They set govern- hey Work At It IZED WORK BY DETERMINED 2. Parties need workers near halls, the people can remind him the polls to check on those who the people-need to have at least of his errors. skin and fat, without a trace of We should not find it hard to PEOPLE. The best organized and hard growth expected of a hom. ment policies and enact the laws. The people do not do vote. There should be a "poll- two good candidates for every job answer the question why some best supported party of the peo- watcher" at every voting place. at every election. do these things directly . Yet, ways are left open for groups "make hay" in legislative ment. ple is going to control the govern- Can't Afford The party should have a complete A true citizen should not have Highest Mountain halls. They WORK at it on every card file of its voters. to guess about the position taken Mauna Kea, Hawaii, is the the people to have a strong voice and control over level of party operation-work Political Ignorance by the candidates. Why depend world's highest mountain-3~\ ..• government affairs. skilfully, diligently and hard. Working Within 3. Telephone worlc:ers.The card on the "pre-election taffy" tha t "What you don't know won't 476 feet high, but most of it is file and poll-watchers will reveal is fed to the public when a cam- They are really dedicated to The Party those who have not voted. By paign is under way, hurt you," is an old saying. This under water. Political parties were tablished in the early creating a government cut to ' falsehood has been passed from their own pattern. You'll have to Have you ever heard anybody noon, telephone workers should generation to generation. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS years of our American history. A two party sys- hand it to them-and you certain- say, "The country is going to the begin calling those who have not Get your people together. In- tem emerged. More parties are possible if the peo- ly do that when you neglect to dogs and taxes are putting the voted. Their question, - "Ha~e vite candidates of both parties to It is a dangerous notion in 6 June 1, 1959 take part in your political party! people in a strait-jacket?" I create them. This is good. Parties are the peo- The most dedicated and hardest The American people can rip Ie's machinery for nominating and electing their working party in the world today off political strait-jackets only by is the Communist Party-not of bold and energetic action. They government representatives. With more than one Russia, but of the world. will not do it resting in a pol' .cal party at work, monopoly power was given a check feather bed. and changes of government were made possible. L zle t Citizen? You and I will have to take th But outside of the political party system there is no road to American self-government. The "polit- With the average American, his approach to politics is limited to griping, TV watching, tavern first step in the right direction. That is to get into the party and work. Call up the local party every farmer leader or the county committee- ical independent" is simply a voice crying in the wilderness. or street corner arguments, and (maybe) oting in his general election each four years. And that man and offer to help. I think that in most places you should havel is not exaggerating. will find a cordial welcome. But idea of the views of the candi- This same "good citizen and there are exceptions. You see, "G · ·z n" dates regarding public policy? complaining taxpayer" talks a- sometimes the people have let the Did you ever meet the candidate? bout his government as "THEY." control go so long that the party "Oh! But I vote," you say. When you picked up your ballot Here he b trays his weaknes. has been captured by a clique "That makes me a good citizen!" in the polls, were the names be- 'Effective self-government starts that jealously guards its powers Does it? fore you real people, - or just with an "I" and ends with "WE.:t of control. vague symbols? Such folks may give you more For whom do you vote? Did It starts with personal and in- you take any part in selecting The answers to such questions than "the cold shoulder." You dividual action in the party of and nominating the candidate on will draw a lot of blanks. Why? one's choice right in the home might have to organize some par- the ballot? Do you have any real Because the political party con- township or precinct. Weak and ty patriots and crack their mo- nopoly. You might have to do I some fancy detective work to find out where the party meetings are being held and defeat some fancy tricks designed to keep you from getting to the meetings. ./ Party "bosses" sometimes play PREMISES LIABILITY such games. You' can't play th 11' game and be a political "babe U1 the woods." But you must attend Protection against liability re- the meetings of the party,-you ulting from accidents on your and your neighbors. Find out farm-your buildings-rna- chinery-livestock and from how the thing goes. personal activities. I said it might take bold and energetic action. PROPERTY DAMAGE If you find such a conditio 1, Covers all reasonable expenses for you will know that political con- medical, surgical, dental services trol has been taken over by a ambulance, hospital, nursing and Pay for damage to machinery funeral expenses within 1year from self-appointed few, and it is time belonging to others which you accident for each person named up that the people got the govern- are using or have in your care, to policy limits. men t back in their own hands. custody or control. Pays for , At least give the "bosses" some damage up to $250. competition! Make a financial donation to your party.c-cwhat you can afford. EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY WORLD-WIDE THEFT It may help open the door a bit. Party work costs money. Lots of publicity is necessary. Campaign Covers you against liability materials have to be paid for. for injury to employees while performing farm work. Also . It is well to remember that we provides reasonable medical have to begin changing politi ..3 .payments where no liability is" from the art o.f holding pow e tabli hed. over the people to an art of put- Pays for 10 s by theft and myste- ting the people in power. This 'rious disappearance of household takes patriots who are willing to and farm personal property items. CUSTOM FARMING fight for their part in self-govern- ment. INVESTIGATION AND DEFENSE overs your liability for bod- e nfor ed itiz n ily injury or property damage caused by u e of farm mao Whether found liable or not, pays for attorney fee, court costs where The true citizen will inform chinery in connection with harged, costs of investigating facts. Qive your car, truck and tractor longer engn e farm operations for others for bail bond, etc. himself. He will know the way la charge. life, quicker start and top performance. Rust his government operates and the and corrosion additives keep your engines laws that control its operation. It rut I ing cleaner and smoo her. Try it today. is well to start at the home level first. For complete details on thi. outsta.nding' A true citizen will study th Farm Liability policy) contact your local Farm and election laws of his state which Bureau Insurance agent-or 1'1J;aiJ govern political party action. the handy e upon, Farm ureau Insurance Companies of Michiga •• These can be obtained from the 4000.North Grand River Avenue LaMiRg, Mkbigan BEST FOR ALL ON Secretary of State at th Capitol o 01 T I UTION THE FARM NO HIGHWAY I Building in Lansing. He will be- • come familiar with the by-laws II of his political party and learn how the party machinery works. ' o farm Please send me details on Farm Bureau's He will study the problems of his community - schools, roads I AUTO FIRE LIFE fARM LIABILITY • CARGO • INLAND MARIN~ tion. and residence personal liability protec- <4000 NO TH Ga. 0 liVER AVENUE I zoning, taxation and gOVernme41t LANSING, MICHIG·AN arne __ ~ __ ~ _ services. He will also know the problems and issues of his coun- Phone I anhoe 7- 591 1 ty, state and nation in the long Address _ run. I Jeff rso aid that a self-gov- ounty _ ernment by an uninformed p opl I (~nn~t j r. ,.,