Vol 38, No. 38th Year c JANUARY 1, 1960 MembershipGoal for 19 0 is 72,927 Families Ro I Call Star s a • w 44~ A GOOD YEAR EDITORIAL Farmers "Toward New Frontiers" Petroleum CLARK L. BRODY Net $600,081 One of its best years in busi- The Chicago Civic Opera House was the scene ness and a change in manage- ment marked the 11th annual of a standing ovation accorded President Charles meeting of the Farmers Petro- Shuman as he rose to present his 'address to the 41 st leum Cooperative, Inc., at Mich- igan State University, Dec. 1. annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau F ed- General Manager Earl E. Hunt- eration, December 14. ley in his report to the stockhold- ers said: This expression of Joy,alty by 5,000 Farm Bureau "The past year our business Th goal for 1960 is 72927 people from 49 states was a manifestation of the volume was $7,200,000. Our net -margins increased 21 % to reach Roll Call managers reported tot I f 44, 0 spirit that was to prevail throughout the four day a new high of $600,081 which be- longs to farmer patrons." memberships p id in advance for 1960. h t i 61 convention. They were inspired by the theme of Of this amount $54,291 is to be Birthplace of Daniel Boone, Nov. 2, 1734, near Reading, per cent of goal. the meeting •'Toward New Frontiers." paid as dividends on Class A stock, $293,094 as cash refunds, Included are 1,460 new member hips d 42, 00 They had come to Chicago with the determination including $181,000 to Direct Dis- renewals of membership by m il. to resolve their great variety of interests into a pro .. gram that would best perpetuate individual oppor- tribution patrons as reported in Notice to C STITUTE • All County Farm Bureaus will hold kick-o f Farm Bare u Members om um Y ings January 4. They will be attend d by v tunity and freedom for our 1,602,177 members and I thousand volunteer worker who will work on m m- for citizens generally. bership teams. This was amply demonstrated in their de- January 15, 1960 is an important date to you. rOll egllD Roll Call workers will devote th m I to wo liberations on price supports, acreage allot- ments, conservation programs and surplus dis- Farm Bureau membership dues for 1960 must be paid to County Farm Bureau Secretaries by that •Yaeger jobs in the campaign: I-Secure a total of 6,000 or mor nw posal policies. date to continue in good standing for these services J. F. Yaeger establi hed the Community Farm Bureau pro- members. They want to give perso Lin- through Farm Bureau: gram in Michigan in 1936 when There was general agreement as to the necessity vitation to Farm Bureau membership to v y he wa director of the Organi- of reducing price supports and adapting production Blue Cross-Blue Shi Jd on group plan. zation Department. He told 275 farm family. County Farm Bureau leaders at adjustment programs to facilitate orderly marketing Farm Bureau Mutual automobile insurance. the 11th Michigan Farm Bureau 2-Complete renewal of the I t of h 01 rather than to fix prices. 'There was solid oppo- Institute at MSU DE'c mber 8-9 why and how the Community memberships for 1960. sition to the Brannan Plan of production payments. Farm Bureau Mutual· farm liability insur- Farm Bur au program wa de- ance. veloped. January 15 is a most important dat for There was unanimity for the elimination of Mr. Yaeger retired as executive Direct Distribution Plan of Farmers Petro- ecretary and gen ral manager of Bureau members. M mbership dues for 1960 mu acreage allotments and crop quotas as soon as the Farm Bur au in [overnb r be paid by Janu ry 15 to qualify th memb fo leum Co R rative, 1.958. H iCon ult to th practicable. JA -'K C. McKENDRY c r i th h · rm ,- 1 New General Manager, FPC Michigan Farm Bur au. After December 31 members who have not paid "Back in 1935 after the d pres- Blue Shield on the group plan, Farm Bur u Mutua I "As a temporary measure" to help farmers adjust the Michigan Farm News for De- their dues for 1960 are considered delinquent for sion Michigan Farm Bureau had Insurance Company automobile and farm Ii bility production "to current needs" convention action cember 1, $66,661 in allocated a littl over 3,000 paid-up mem- credits, and $186,035 added to re- dues. ber hips. That pointed the need insurances, and Direct Di tribution from th Farm- strongly favored keeping crop land out of produc- serves. An additional $36,617 in- for building a larger and more tion by retirement of "entire farms" into the Con- terest was paid to all having County Farm Bureau Secretaries start procedures effective member hip. ers Petroleum Coop rative. Farmers Petroleum Debentures after January 15 for removing from the member- , servation Reserve "for a long period of years." as of August 31, 1959. "In tho e da s we had $5 an- F arm Bureau members whose dues ar not p id ship roll those who have not paid dues for 1960. nual dues. The syst m was to split . There was some divergence of opinion among the Gasoline and fuel oils distrib- the dues between the County are urged to mail the $12.00 dues for 1960 to th ir uted during the year totalled 41,- The Michigan Farm BureaJ notifies the Services delegates and members regarding the methods of 000,000 gallons. The remainder County Secretary. See page 7 for th li t. of the business was made up of listed above. accomplishing these objectives. Why do people join the Farm Bureau? M ny motor oils and greases, Unico tires, batteries, fly-spray, anti- F or List of County Farm Bureau Secretaries and For example, some wanted the retirement of land members say they joined because someone invit d freeze, filters and miscellaneous addresses, see page 7 of this edition. into the Conservation Reserve Program made com- automotive supplies.' them to join. pulsory. This was true in some corn-producing The Direct Delivery system MICHIGA FARM BUREAU added 700 new patrons during They join also for certain ben fits avail ble areas. Others felt that putting land into the soil the year for a total 3,200 Farm Membership Department through membership in Farm Bureau: Bureau members on the program. bank should be voluntary, and they prevailed. Over 8,369,000 gallons of gasoline 1-50,250 familie in Farm Bureau hav lu The harmonious resolving of these varying view- points into a commonly accepted program was a and fuel oils were delivered them. Crude oil production continues to Legisl ture to Cross-Blue Shield prepaid hospital-medical-surgical service on the group plan and through the arm Bu~ to be aj major part of the overall most encouraging organization practice. demonstration of constructive program. It is expanding through purchases of oil production a modest drilling program. FPC has an interest in some 400 wells and Start Over Ian. 13 reau as a group. The group plan provides far mor benefits and longer benefits than does the individual President Wightman's experience on our Mich .. contract for Blue Croas-Blue Shield. and a gross production of 3,800 STANLEY M. POWELL igan Agricultural Stabilization Committee enabled barrels per day. Legislative Counsel for Michigan Farm Bureau 2-Farm Bureau owners of 61,000 au omobil s him to make a helpful contribution to this favorable " Earl Huntley announced his re- After having met on 175 days, the Michigan Leg- and trucks enjoy the best of auto mobil insur n e outcome. tirement as general manager. Mr. Huntley has been employed by islature concluded its 1959 session December 19. at cost through the Farm Bureau Mutual Insuranc In addition, others of our Michigan voting dele- Farm Bureau Services and Farm- In accordance with the lVlichigan Constitution, the MR. YAEGER Company. Many extra coverages have be n add d ers Petroleum Cooperative for 30 gates: Vice-President Robert E. Smith, Directors years. When FPC was organized 1960 session will convene on January 13. Farm Bur au and the Michigan to the policy without further charge. In 1959 th Farm Bureau after xpenses had Dale Dunckel, Elton Smith, Eugene DeMatio, 11 years ago, Mr. Huntley was As you know, the delay in winding up the 1959 been met. The trouble was there Company declared a savings dividend of 10 j 0 appointed manag r. Mr. Huntley Eugene Roberts, and Edmund Sager - had avail- was nothing 1 ft to split. said he hnl no plans other than session grew out of the difficulty in reaching agree- policyholders. able the experienced counsel of Secretary-Manager to take a vacation. "Wesley Hawley, then a district ment on a tax program to balance the budget for the Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company's f rm memb r hip repr entative, said Clarence E. Prentice. current year and making at least some start in pay- the County Farm Bureau could liability policy is also limited to members of Farm Mr. Prentice was in charge of our Michigan do nothing without funds. So It ing off the accumulated General Fund deficit of was d cided that the County Bureau. Agricultural Stabilization Committee office for a around $ 100 million. Farm Bur au should have $1 per number of years. member hip, and that a county 3-Farmers Petroleum Cooperativ has distrib- Some months ago the Legislature thought that it program should be put in oper- ation rather than let the money uted $293,094 as patronage refunds in cash on 1959 The formula approved for eventually working out had met the fiscal emergency by passing three tax lie in a bank. business. Of this $181,000 was distributed to rn of the wheat surplus dilemma constituted a good bills, chief of which extended somewhat the scope "We heard that the aaricultural Bureau members who are in the Farm rs P trol urn ext nsion service in N w York illustration of the role of the Farm Bureau in ad- of the Use Tax and raised its rate from 3 C;' to 4 o . was promoting its work through Direct Distribution program. justing differing commodity interests. However, the principal part of that bill was later community groups of Farm Bu- declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. reau members. The idea look d 4--Farm Bureau Service provides high qu Ii y F or example, in advocating the basing of price good for promoting Farm Bureau The provision which extends the U se Tax to hotel work in Michigan. fertilizers, seeds, feeds and other farm suppli I supports for wheat "on the support level for corn," and motel accommodations still stands as do the bills "The important point in es- has an important influenc throughout th the possible effect of surplus wheat on the corn tablishing Community Farm on the price for these commoditi . grower's market was not ignored. which will bring in some additional revenue through Bureaus in Michigan was that amendments to the Business Activities Tax and the their discussions and the ac- The resolution calling for lower supports for tions they took were to lead wheat was qualified by the provision "that the price Intangibles Tax. to a program of Farm Bureau tion wa enacted authorizing action. support for wheat for the first year un er this pro- At various times throughout liquidation and u e of the $50 EARL E. HUNTLEY "The County Farm Bureau is gram shall not be less than 120% of the price sup- the ses ion a great variety of tax million Veterans' Trust Fund. A. Retired from Farmers Petroleum propo als wer introduc d, some schedule of repayments is writ- the unit of action in the Farm port for corn." Jack C. McKendry, sales man- of whi h would have involved t n into the bill providing for Bureau, but the Community- Farm Bureau has become a most Michigan Farm Bur au ager, was promot d by the Board Con, titutional am ndment. In replenishment of the Fund over Also it included a prOVISIon to protect growers of Directors to general manag r, the nd the lawmakers reached an eleven year period beginning ---- been awarded a plaqu by the Mr. McK ndry came to Farmers agreem ~ '"' nt on .supposedly "tern - in 1961. See age 3 for article on from the "competition of Commodity Credit Cor- pora ry "b'llI Am€)ican Farm Buteau for meat Petroleum Cooperative in 1954 w hiICh Imp . os d new Of course, no Legislature can Eight Purposes of Commun- Or add d levi evies on b eel', liiquor, ity Farm Bureaus. promotion activitie in 1959. Th poration sales from accumulated stocks." and from the Illinois Farm Sup- (Continued on Page 7) cig rettes, other tobacco and _ _ award wa pre ented at th ply Service. I I important organization within These acute problems and policies of Agricul- The stockholders elected nine te p lone and telegraph service. This E i ion 73,133 the county for discussion of mat- AFBF con v ntion Dec. 4-17. t iral Adjustrn nt were associated with and 1 pI ~ to the board of dir ctor : Dale Also, the rate of the corpora-I copi s of the Michigan Farm tel's of interest. They help hape The award was arn d for D nck 1, Williamston; War d tion Franchise Tax wa increas- News e .. ailed to su scrih- our program, and th y dev op (Continued on Page 5) work in bringing r d n i (Continued on page 8) ed from 4 to 5 mills and legisla- rs, (Continued on Page 3) I to the U ntion of F rm B •. p . it: P ul 1. ro, •..•. ~••..•..•.•. n w •..• • Iga au ent' oumn eo 3rd vice-prcsidc,nt; Janet Waldie, Gaylord, s cr tary. ! DL trict Directors present w re J; t bll hi'a .T TlU) 12, IfJ::l':' I'rf> i(l n \~. Puerto Rico come tog ther and pr ent the re olution that have ta e Jack Austin, Mattawan; Dave I Glei, Hillsdale; Betty Robertson, How 11; Arl ne Stanton, Hast- b en adopted in their re pee ive I ings, and Don McIntyre, Bad States for con, ideration. The Presidents of the State s Ax. Dir ctor not present in- cluded Larry Silsby, Mason; The Michigan Farm Bureau Sharon Krull, Montague; Don Farm Bureaus make up the Res- "Produce and Prosper with Young Peopl 's Board of Dir c- Lutz, Freeland; and Marilyn olutions Committee. This Com- Quality Forag tJ i a Farmers tor held its first meeting at the Fudge, Kalkaska. mittee spends one whole week W k dairy program at Anthony State - Wide Officers Training tabulating and discussing these Hall auditorium, MSU, Wednes- Camp on Nov mber 29. resolutions, working three ses- sions each day, morning, after- day, Feb. 3 starting at 9:30 a.m. It will be pre ented by the De- Fourteen State Commi t es n DIRECTORS AT LARGE noon and evening. partm nts of Dairy, Animal were appointed to plan the work H rb rt 1' J ~ mnedy Posr-n, R-l tion shall be the advancement ing, discussing, changing word- Do you ever wonder how much of St. Johns to r present the Credit Associations to help meet •'lIh crlptton : (,0 (' n t s a v ar H. pr . nt lng the short-term credit needs of of our members' interests edu- ing' and adopting substitute hay or ilage you hould feed'! Young People as delegates to FARM BUREAU YOUNG PEOPLE cationally, legislatively and l'>nvid c:J i... .................•...•.llill~L1al • R-l resolutions. When this is final- Wher i the breaking point? the American Farm Bureau Fed- members and patrons who pur- Vol. 38 Jan. 1, 1960 e. economically. ly done and the resolutions are This is very important in to- eration Convention at Chicago chase Farm Bureau supplies. pas ed as amended or changed day's mechanized operation. Dec. 12-16. Details of this credit arrange- these will be the policies of the During the summer, what does . David Glei of Hillsdale was ment can be obtained by inquir- I wish to bring gr etings to American Farm Bureau Federa- the mart dairyman do-turn his approved to represent the Young ing at your Farm Bureau store, e the members of the Michigan tion for the staff to work by for Farm Bureau from the American the coming year. Farm Bur au Federation con- vention. This is a most democratic cows out to pasture, feed silage, 01' cut and feed every day? C. F. (Shorty) Huffman will di cuss this one. People on the Michigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Board members at the meeting included Edwin Estelle, Gaylord, cooperative elevator, or by con-] tacting your local Farmers Pe- troleum agent. ROGER FOERCH Young P ople Coordinator, says From what I could see and proc S5 and it costs much time There will be a good farm r that "though th r were not a from the expression of many and money. W would not want president; Esther Robinson, st. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Coordinator of Org nization Dep'f. MFB panel talking abou producing Johns, 1st vice-president; Patri- great number of Young People others, staff people and other- it any other WHY. The principle and handling forage on their January 1, 1960 present, the qualit and results wi e, his was probably the lar- involved here is what has made cia Murphy, Hastings, 2nd vice- 2 Another y ar has rolled around, with many things T farm. These men have done a were good." st attendance we have ev r tl is country great. Someone has good job: Jack Ellis of Durand, to thankful for. One 0'£ which is an organization said "that there is no great prog- Michigan Farm Bureau Insfi- had at an AFBF convention. T e Harry Poplowski, St. Clair coun- res without controversy." We that is fighting for our freedoms, plus giving its lute. Thi wa the n xt big program and list of sp k rs ty and Marvin Lott of Mason. . .ould always rem mber thi in ev nt on our Farm Bureau cal- were the most impressiv I hav rnemb r the opportunity to have a part in its d - all our deliberations and di cus- Mark Singley of Rutgers Uni- endar. Thi year, we invited the ever experienced. sions. versity is an outstanding re- ve opment. Membe s ip i th mo t important part of our or- I Ex cut ive Cornmitt es, Chairman of the following Com- mitt s: Community Group, Wo- and There seems to be more unity I feel honored to be able to of thought as to what our farm have a part in the program of so program should be and hat the great an organization. search ngineer on the handling and drying of hay. He will talk on how to make high quality ~AIHINC ~. MICHIGAN men, Farm Supply, Resolutions .olutions should be. This might PRESE 5 ganization 0 I'll put it right at the top. Reminder I and Legi lative. b obviou after 25 or 30 years baled hay. This is important to every dairyman and livestock notic went ou of rno t of the unpaid as of Decem- The theme this year was (Our of farm programs that I have ac- Member Participation Founda- feeder. Here is the pot where ber 1, and many counties ar sending 0 t delinquent tion,' with the main empha is complished nothing. we can trim our PI' duction on our Community Group pro- Of course, new problems costs. notice as of Dec mber 3 1. gram. During the Institute, ach d veloping every day and I Committee Chairman did some solution to these problems r The afternoon program is in the Main Auditorium on the ho your du e paid. If not, you can help serious thinking as to his Com- come more complicated. I campus, so everyone can be your county mat rially by mailing your $12.00 to mittee's relationship to the Com- suspect farmers are coming to munity Group program. realize this, and know that with- ams on seated. There are a lot 'of short "quickies" - fertilizing pasture, your County arm Bureau Secretary now. Her As a re ult of this year's In- out a strong farm organization • new for age s, varieties, weed address is located on page 7 of this issue. Member- stitut ,I zish every Farm Bu- to fight ome of the battles for reau m m r would sit down us we will be unk. IS ness control and cultural practices. Then the job 0]; harvesting and ships in the state office place us just a little ahead and seriously think about the M· h' .J-d This Business f F . . wise investments will be dis- Anniver ary p cials· role of a Community Group in 1C 1g a n was awaree a 0 arrnmq IS of last year at this time-total 40,215. the County Farm Bureau, and plaque for having reached an the general title the Dep't of cussed along with the economics how he or she can make it a all-time high in memb rship, igan state University has given of more silage or hay. e' do everything possible to have our renewal more ffective tool to strength n and for having made gain in Agricultural Economics at Mich- our organization. membership for eleven eonsecu- to the group of programs it IS Burroughs Reports p rcentage high by the first report night, which is ti e year. In this length of presenting at Farmers Week, American Farm Bureau Feder- time the membership in Michi- F bruary 1-5, 191m.Problems of AFBF eeting January 7. This is a big year, memb rship WIse, ation annual meeting-As usual, gan has more than doubled, interest to today's commercial Art Burroughs, farm editor of every other year the American There being 34,381 members in farmer will be discussed. WKAR, MSU radio station, re- for Michigan Farm Bureau. ported the AFBF convention at Farm Bureau Federation holds 1948 as against 72,361in 1959. At F b Model 2DL Servic s article. its annual meeting in Chicago. e . Z at Fairchild Theatre, Chicago. Those who heard radio Th r has be n much activity the arne t~e ~e A~F is also 10 a.m. to noon-"Opportunities in Farm Bur au the past month: Farm Bureau Young People This was that year. There was a at an all-time high III member- in Agriculture for Young Folks." news stories of the meeting were Training Camp. Just as we went lot of interest stirred up to hi havi . ed 25 OQO probably getting it because of Art. A utility feed,er that "fits" ~ny operation chart r a bus so that more people rp avmg gam , mem- Feb. 2 at Fairchild Theatre, He sent over '100 tape recordbngs Farm Bur u Services and to press last month, the Young Farmers P troleum Cooperative Peopl called together th offi- began the month with their an- c r of the County Farm Bureau could receive a benefit from th bers last. ye~r. . '. splendid program arranged by . I 1:30 p.m.-"How Effectively Can to stations throughout the state. All this IS significant SInce Farmers Bargain?" We appreciate Art's outstanding nual me tings. Th re were many Young People groups. The pur- the American Farm Bureau Fed- membership in y Far~ Bureau is Feb. 2 at 118 Physics Math radio news coverage. fa vorabl comments from those po was specific training in their eration staff. ~n a vOtluntar baSIS.bFaTmal~rsBldg., 1:30 p.m.-"Issues Facing By the time we finished count- !lle coun ry over must e re IZ- You as a Consumer." at the rn tings. reported a good year. S Each Company area of responsibility, such as page Chairman, Memb rship, Secre- ing up those interested in mak- mg the value of. an. over-all ing the trip, we had enough for I general farm organization. 0 Feb. 3 at Fairchild Theatre, a.m. to noon-"State Milk Graliol A Winner In / 1 for and pa arm rs Petrol urn arti Ie, tary, and District Director. 3 for Farm Bureau • Lester Bollwahn, Farm Bureau 2 buses, plu about 40 that I 1£ there is anyone thing th' Control. Will a state milk price la 'I Po ler Gonles wanted to driv . The final count I would covet for the memb 1'S I r elp y u?" Michigan s entry won first in of Michigan people was 191. of Michigan Farm Bureau it is Feb. 3 at Fairchild Theatre at the Midwest in the Teen-Age This included 25 Farm Bureau that each of them could have the 1:30 p.m.-"Who Will Lead the Poster Contest conducted by Young People who al 0 chartered opportunity and privilege 0 at- Way - U.S. or USSR?" Women of the American Farm a bus. tending the AFaF convention Feb. 4 at Fairchild Theatre Bureau. Michigan received honors this and have a chance to experi nce 10 a.m. till noon-s-t'Can You Af- The theme of this year's post- year for its membership work the thrill of it. ford to Mechanize Feeding Op- er contest was "Right Foods - and Commodity efforts in beef Here is where the delegate. erations?" Forage and feed- Formula for Fitness." promotion. and members of 49 States and handling systems are costly, but Miss Phyllis VanderVlucht FATTEN HOGS FASTER can give good returns. created the poster which was en- K P GS Feb. 4 at Room 21, Union tered in the contest by Women Bldg., luncheon. Annual busi- of Gratiot County Farm Bureau. ness meeting of Michigan Ass'n Miss VanderVlucht was given a New design gives free cccess 10 feed so hogs will -regulate their 'own diet ••• fasle,r on :Jess feed. No bridging or clogging. gain weight of Farm. Managers and Rural prize by the Gratiot County Partitions to make separate compartments for XCLUSIVE ••• e:-t Appraisers. Farm Bureau. She was given a Feb. 4 at Fairchild Theatre, wrist watch by the American feeding concentrates' and grain in one feeder, available 01 an optional accessory. OUB E-GAP 1:30 p.m.-"Dairy Farming Ad- Farm Bureau as the Midwest re- Following is the list of Michigan Live Stock justments for the 60'S.H gion prize. ODE Feb. 4 at Kellogg Center 6:00 Thirteen County Farm Bureau Speclttl, Exchange District meetings for January, February, p.m.-Farm Management Ban- Women's Committees in Michi- AN IVERS Y and arch. All meetings start at 8:00 p.m. quet and program. U. S. Senator gan submitted county winning Philip A. Hart will speak on posters in the state contest SALE PRICE U LESS another time is given. "Vi wing Agriculture in the sponsored by the State Advisory JA BY I I.~co County. Alcona-Feb. 10, meets with 1960's." Banquet and program are reau Women. Council of Michigan Farm Bu- H'A NGIINA tion, write at once to John C. In 1958 the Michigan entry Allegan County - Jan. 5 at Iosco County. Arenac & ~ay-Feb. 9 at Court $2.80 per person. For reserva- won the National AFBF po ter I Griswold Auditorium, All gan, 10:30 a.m. Berrien & Cass - Jan. 12 at House, Standish, 8 :00 p.m, Barry-Feb. Hastings, 8:00 22 p.m. at Court Hous Doneth, Agr'l Economics Dep't, contest. 26 Agr'l Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michi- L E· Bay-Feb. 9, meets with Aren- gan. Make check payable to New Broccoli Court Hous Cassopolis, 8:00 p.m, Branch - Jan. 25 at 4-H Club ac County. Michigan State University. eleased by MSU Cabin, Cold rater, 8:00 p.m. Calhoun - Feb. 19 at Stock- Feb. 1 thru Feb. 5-Agr'l Ec- A new variety of broccoli has Genesee - Jan. 28 at County yards, Battle Creek, 10:30 a.m, onomics Exhibit--"Management, just been released by the Mich- B . ding Flint, 8:00 p.m. Clare & Gladwin-Feb. 12 at he Nucleus of Farm Operation" igan State University Agricul- Hillsdale-Jan. 27 at 4-H Build- Grant Twp. Hall, Clare 8:00 p.m. at partan Stadium. tural Experiment Station. ing, Hillsdale, 8:00 p.m. Clin on-Feb. 24 at Municipal Huron-Jan. 7 at Old Jail, Bad Bldg., St. Johns, 8:00 p.m. Axe, 1:15 p.m. Jackson - Jan. 18 at Veterans Charlotte, at 12:30 p.m. Eaton - Feb. 16 at 4-H ·Bldg., I Ih at -••rAY; GAL" ANIZED 30 POUND CAPAClfY Hall, Parma, 8:00 p.m. (Edi erial from Grand Rapids Press) CONSTRUCTION Gladwin-Feb. 12, meets with Kalamazoo-Jan. 26 at County Clare County. either Attorney General reason that it provides some Building, Kalamazoo 8:00 p.m, Gratiot & ontca1m-Feb. 18 P a u 1 L. Adams nor August protection against any single ent County-Jan. 5 at Voca- at Stockyards, St. Louis, 10:30 Scholle, state AFL-CIO presi- area's dominating the legisla- tion Ag. Room, High School, a.m, dent, likes the way the State tive body. Spar a, 8 :00 p.m. Ingham-Feb. 15 at Fire Hall, Sen ate is apportioned; but Lapeer - Jan. 8 at County Dansville, 8:00 p.m. In the nation every State is they differ completely on what given equal representation in Building, Lapeer, 8:00 p.m. Ionia - Feb. 23 at Oak Street should be done about the situ- Lenawee - Jan. 14 at Eagles School, Portland, 8:00 p.m. the Senate. In the State each Hall, Adrian, 10:30 a.m, ation. Senate area has an equal voice. Iosco - Feb. 10 at R no Twp. Scholle is suing to compel Livingston-J an. 22 at Court Hall, 8:00 p.m, This arrangement is the only House Annex, Howell, 12:30 p.m. a redistricting, on the ground conceivable on that can pre- Isabella & Midland - F b. 25 Macomb - Jail. 21 at Davis at VoAg Room, High School, t, that the 1952 constitutional vent one-party or one-faction A "reel" feeder buyl Has fast feed-flow adJust- Grange Hall, Davis, 8:00 p.m, amendment which established control on a more or less per- Pleasant, 8:00 p.m, ment, easy to change cylinder eight. Rolled Monroe - Jan. 15 at East Ida Montmorency- eb. 10, meets the 34 natorial districts vio- manent basis. edge for strength and rigidity, heavy galvanized Lutheran Church, Ida, 10:30 a.m. with Iosco County. :ates the federal Constitution. Gus Scholl's view's to the conltr~~tion. . usk gon-Meets with Kent Ogemaw & Oscoda-Feb. 11 at Adams, who will oppose the contrary notwithstanding, we and Ottawa, Jan. 5. Community B u i 1din g, West suit, rightly contends that this suspect that if the question Oakland-J an. 20 at 1260 West Branch, 8:00 p.m. is a matter for the voters, not were put to a vote, the ma- Boulevard, County Health Cen- Saginaw-Feb. 17 Place to be the cour . jority of Michigan residents ter, Pontiac, 8:00 p.m. announced; 8:00 p.m. Scholle's reasons for want- would support the present ar- Otta a- ee s with Kent and ing the Senate apportioned on rangement. uskegon, Jan. 5. RC!! on a rict population basis are Certainly there are many Sanilac-s-Jan. 7 at Court House, all too transparent. Accept- voters in both parties who Sandusky, 8:00 p.m, Antrim T Charlevoix & Che- ance of his plan could give the never would agree to appor- THE ABOVE PRICE EFFECTIVE ONLY UNTil Shiawa see-Jan. 29 at. High- boygan & Emmett & Otsego-« Way n e - acomb - Genesee ti nment 0 f both legislative ay Commission Building, Cor- March 1at Court House at Charle- industrial area virtual control -hambers on a strict popula- A U Y , 1 unna, 8:00 p.m, voix, 1:30 p.m. over the Senate,-and organ- tion basis lest this open the St. Clair-Jan. 19 at 4-H Build- Benzie & Grand Traverse & ized labor elects the candida es way not onl to one-party ing Goodells, 8:00 p.m. Kalkaska & Leelanau-s-March 2 These prices in effeo at most Farm Bureau in that part of the State. control but to control by one St. Jo ph - Jan. 11 at Fann at 4-H Camp, T in Lakes, W t dealers in Michigan. Under the Cons itution as reg ion a I segment within a ureau B ilding, Cen reville, of Tra erse City, 1:30 p.m. amended the House is to be party. 8:00 p.m. Lak ason, Mani is- reappor .oned every 10 y Th pre sen t arrangement T 0 a.,.,.-Jan.6 at Cour House, saukee, Newaygo, Oceana, Osce- on the bas i s of population. was adopted by the voters in Car , 8. 0 p.m. ola and Wexford counties- arch YOU The 34 Senate sea have been the orm of a constitutional Van Bur n - Jan. 4 at Home 3 at Richmoild To hi Hall, laid out on geographical lines amendment just seven years OF Sta Bank, Lawrence, 8: 0 p.m. Reed Ci , 8:00 p.m. are permanent. ago. Who, if not Michigan's y al . Sf of gan ThiS arrangement obvious- voters, has the zight to deter- Live oc:k a~ 12 ly fo,1JcWs established for min e how the Le,gi lature na- e. 10, ets t e1 Otcls. L C .I ct cal for e ~h 1 be ap rHo d? to no t at the % increase in net margins i not come as a result of increased mark ..up on mer- eroice Ha chandise processed or handled, but from an increase in volume of merchandise sold. UAn entirely new program was initiated by Farm ecord Year Bureau Services this yea. Lengthy udies revealed that Michigan egg producers were gradually losing Farm Bureau ervices sales of farm supplies for their egg market. 62 % of the eggs consumed in the year ending August 31 were $28,400,000 - a Michigan were produced outside our state. record year - Maynard E. Brownlee, general man- "In keeping with the aim of your organization to ager, told the 30th annual meeting of the coopera- service Michigan agriculture, our Board of Directors tive at Michigan State University December 1. instructed the management to explore the problem. Mr. Brownlee said that the sales volume increased "This was done and as a result the Egg Market- 13% over 1958. Net margins, belonging to pa~ ing Division of Farm Bureau Services was organ .. trons, increased 14% over 1958 for a total of ized, with headquarters and plant located at Jen·son, $513,000. Ottawa county, The distribution of net margins was: Dividends "Historically, with the exception of seed, the on capital stock $1 7, 141 ; patronage refunds payable operations of Farm Bureau Services have been lim- $351,044; addition to reserve for working capital ited to making quality farm supplies and services $62,963; provision for federal income taxes $82,~ available to Michigan farmers. 299. "This is an initial attempt by your organization "Members, cooperatives, dealers and farmer pa- to market farm products. Your new Egg Market- trons alike," said Mr. Brownlee, "will be interested ing Division provides a complete program for the Michigan egg producer. Every step of the program is farmer~owned. Clarence E. Prentice "I'm getting cattle to market weight ,"The Farm Bureau Milling Company at Ham .. Secretary·Manager. MFB 15 days faster now that mond, Indiana, the basic source of feed, is farmer .. "T 0 W l\. R D EW FRO...T- TIERS." This was the slogan of I've got a eencre e feed lot!" owned and farmer-controlled, as is the local co" the 41st American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention at operative which mixes the feed and services the Chicago, December 14-17. Says FRANCIS GALLERY, Masonville, Iowa producers. The spacious Civic 0 per a liouse barely held the 5,000 per- A r duction of wind and ex- "Now the egg grading, packaging, and mar- sons from every state and Puerto tended coverage rates on farm Rico and Hawaii. I will not soon barns and outbuildings has be n keting facility at Jenison is fanner-owned. forget the beautiful yet simple announced by N. L. Vermillion, stage setting for the general Admini trative Vice - President "The field- of agriculture is a rapidly changing meetings, - evergreen t r e e s for Farm Bureau Insurance scene, as all of us are aware. Farm Bureau Ser.. through which were spilling two Companies. bountifully filled cornucopias of you receive as a vices must be constantly alert to these changes in plenty. The change. effective Jan· uary 1. 1960. reduces rates order that programs and services be kept strictly The speakers were great. They $1.00 per $1.000 of coverage. in tune with farmer needs. were tremendously inspiring. No one tired-no one left early- All farm policies renewing on every session was fully attended. or after January 1 will receive "Your Board of Directors, management, and staff "On concrete, my 80 head average 2.6 lbs. gain per day for 140 days. That's mighty good for low choice heifers and steers! And with a concrete lot, I can feed 20% vigorously accept this' challenge. Comprehensive studies will be made with one goal in mind . • . The more serious was well in- terspersed with the best of en- tertainment. S p e cia 1 interest meetings were important too for the benefit of the current rat reduction on Wind and Extend- ed Coverage for barns and out- buildings. b r more cattle in.the same space." that of better serving Michigan agriculture through those concerned with special "Favorable developments in A concrete feed lot is a real money-making investment, commodity problems of Women los es and rapid growth in the Suburbs are s reading farther out into rh wid op n , the years ahead." coverages are making these low- There's no mud for cattle to fight. Every bit of feed of Farm Bureau or the Youth spaces as our population continue to grow by Ie p turns into profitable weight. Wagons unload faster, Program. er rates po sible," Mr. Vermil- lion said. He aid also that con- and bounds-and truc transport tion make this gi nt never bog down in the mud. Cleaning is easier, too. Tractor scoops can't gouge concrete. There is no hole filling, no maintenance. Eight Purposes Michigan was there! 191 Mich- igan Farm Bureau members at- tended. They represented nearly every County Farm Bureau. tinuation of a favorable loss x- perienc could make even fur- ther reductions possible in the future. expansi on program po ible. Thai' becaus 1 ucl tli only transportation service all the out-of-fh y m flexibl -way plac peopl ar movin enough to PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION of the They saw Michigan receive the to th se days • • • Truc go wh rever there r roads Dept. F·111 2108 Michigan National Tower, Lansing 8, Mich. Meat Promotion Award for out- The new lower rates on Wind -so homes (and fadori nd business stablishm nis, A national organization to improve and extend the uses of concrete Please send free booklet, "Concrete Improvements for Cattle Feed Lots." C0Jnl11Unity Farm ureans standing performance in promot- ing increased use in 1959. Th y saw the presentation to Mich- Ea I Tom too) can be lac ted just aDout anywh r where in this big country • •• 0 m 1:1: r wh nd ev y. yo Also send material on subjects I've listed: igan of the Membership Plaque live or do business. trucks assure you fas ffiei nt r- EIGHT PURPOSES for Community Farm Bu- for having attained membership NAME _ reaus were stated when they were established in g al in 1959, the 11th consecu- vice for all your tr port tion n ed . Michigan. in 1936. County Farm Bureau leaders tive year. ClTY_~ __ ..;. at the 1Uh Michigan Farm Bureau Institute at 72,000 Michigan farm fam- MSU Dec. 8-9. 1959 said the eight purposes de- il members were capably repre- scribe the Community Farm Bureau's job in 1960. sente by President Walter W. Wightman and five other dele- Hybrid Zinnias an? a OPY or th lr ic Ifall r' e i-g I oeiatio . . 53rd atalog, m rtca'. m t colorful Ion Shelby Hotel • Deuoil I-Community Farm Bureaus are organized to gates. They are mentioned lIlj 1960 s d catalog. provide a closer and more active link between mem .. bers and their County, State, and American Farm Bureaus. I. e Du'l 2-Community Farm Bureaus are organized to create a situation in which members develop as c leaders in agriculture and Farm Bureau. e3-Community Farm Bureaus provide a means w for keeping members informed about problems and issues in public affairs as well as within their own organization . Clark L. Brody' •4--Community Farm Bureaus provide farmer .. members a continuing opportunity to analyze their problems cooperatively. 5--Community Farm Bureaus provide a direct -...--~-eServi c opportunity for members to take united action on local problems. 6-Community Farm Bureaus provide a way in F_' Ja .•••••••••••• which the member may suggest future policies for his organization. 8f in Ih Ich8cran 7-Community Farm Bureaus provide oppor- tunities for fellowship and fun among farmer mem- F r B eau bers. • 8--Community Farm Bureaus are organized to provide a means by which the member can take an active part in his organization. 1921-52 Executive Secretary of MFB $ 2 o DE ROM: 1952-56 Vtce-Pr-esrde nt, Public Affairs Michigan St te University It is our purpose to discuss in future editions of P. O. Box 752, Eas Lan i •I the News each of the eight purposes of Community Farm Bureaus and to present suggestions made at 1956-59 Counsel on Public Affairs the 1ith Michigan Farm Bureau Institute. IN THE SERVICE OF THE his farm income and became meant to d ny a governor ex- FARMER is the autobiography. a county agricultural agent. pected political support. of a man, Clark L. Brody, and Oommuni y roups chairmen and other representa- tives of Community Farm Bu- an organization, the Michigan In his years with the Michi- gan Farm Bureau his para- Not in the least of the vir- tues of IN THE SERVICE OF During periods of low income and high expenses it's reau committee, Resolutions, Fann Bureau. The story of THE FARMER is Mr. Brody's a great relief to know that you can borrow from Begun by J. F. Yaeger Legislative, Farm Supply, Wo- one is. inseparable from the story of the other. mount concern was a solution to the perennial overproduc- analysis of the farm probl m. your local Production Credit Association. Whether you (Conlinued from Page 1) men's and other committees. tion that would be in the best He praises and criticizes im- Mr. Brody grew up on a interest of the farmer and the partially; he neither excul- need money to eay taxes, or buy supplies or informed leadership for the en- pates the farmer nor con- -, farm in the 1880's and '90's nation. equipment, it makes good, money-saving sense to see tire Farm Bureau organization." Visit Dairy Plan when men still farmed as demns the government out of Mr. Brody has not written your friendly PCA man. You are assured of your money WHEN you need it. What's more, you'll SAVE Lovell Thornton, head of the Colorado Farm Bureau Insurance Farmers eek See the new dairy plant at their fathers and grandfathers had. His family experienced a book of special pleading for the American farmer. He has J------------- I FOIII., MO EY because of P 's s al method Dep't, said their Community Anthony Hall at MSU during "exploitation" of the farmer, written a warm personal nar- Farmers Week, February 1 to 5. he witnessed the rise of the I of calculating interest ~. Farm Bureau discussions and re- rative of people, their work, Michign State University Press port patterned after Michigan, It is considered the most modern dairy plant at any university in Populists and the Grange, and he saw William Jennings and events that affected them. I P. O. Box 152 I Contact your toellt peA todtzy! have made the Colorado Farm He gives the reader an inti- Bureau a most influential spokes- the nation. Bryan exercise the sympa- mat glimpse of life on a farm I East Lansing. Michigan I ..f man for farmers. "We can prove The plant offers ice cream and thies of the farmer. I enclose $3.25 for one copy. postpaid. of ,,I during his boyhood and vig- OD C 10 CRE I it when we say we speak for a whole variety of cheeses: cottage, After he had studied scien- nette of college life at the I SERVICE OF THE FARMER by Cl L. farmers in any community," said cheddar, smoked, Edam, Gouda, turn of the century. Auoclatl. Mlelal••• Mr. Thornton. blue; and blue cheese dip. tific farming at the' Michigan Agricultural ColI e g e, Mr. He reveals how overwhelm- I Name . CJedit life fDluraDCe aftllable for your pro- Those attending the Institute Brody be n to farm on his ing it was to be faced by I .........•......................•... , . o•.......• n..-_ ,,,•....•. _-- from County Farm Bureaus were All known mammals have two own. He ok up edu tiona! t f ionJ of a .wide ttctiOL For fuzthe.r lDformatiGD aill your loc:a1 MWI •••• members of executive commit •. tees of the boards of directors, sets of teeth~ perm t. (baby) and ~ WOrk to supplement org zation, and wlrat it L -....• _-------- Offioe .,.••,.•...•..•••...••....•••....• "..•.....•..• ,..•.."... ,..,~.... ····.·.'~.Ht.... -- g rea r 1;..---...,.-----:........--:------:----...,.-------------------:.------~---..:.---..:...-----~- ---....!------;-------'-"-~-- Mrs. Harvey Elmer was elect- M s. 1m F oster, Chairman after the Farm Bureau have declined. Women Genese women home of Mrs. Donald McLain on met at the esting travel Me ico, talk on her trip to is rict 7 Dunham was elected secretary- Butcher; Wilkovsky; Legislative, Nurse RecrUItment, M~s. E. ed chairman; Mrs. Ervin Somer-s, treasurer. County Board mem- il s R-3 Mrs. Carl Buskirk thanked us December 1 for potluck dinner. Mrs. WaIter Harger, Chairman b rs and their wives, and hus- Mrs. A. J.' Murphy; Project In- vice-chairman; Mrs. Guy RickIe for the cooperation, time and Elizabeth Sanford reported on Lapeer Farm Bureau Women. Stanwood R-2 bands of Women's Committee formation, Mrs. P. Schnepp; treasurer. N xt meeting at th~ rri n County. Thirteen wo- Each invited a city woman to be work we gave on the county- Dr. Kenneth W lls' speech at our are to be the guests at a dinner Historian, Mrs. C. Snyder. home of Mrs. Guy RickIe in men att nded the American Farm her guest at dinner November 20 wide blood bank. 215 pints of state annual meeting. The AFBF convention at Chi- meeting in December. The ladies Christmas Project Glennie. I u au Convention D cember 14 and hear the Rev. Carl Moses, a cago, my first one, made an im- blood were received that day. Mrs. Sanford and Mrs. Tara was a cash contribution to be in tead of holding the monthly missionary from Panama. Alpena County. ~r. Donald Many had to be rej cted because attended the luncheon for Tsuru pression upon me that will last Osceola County. Sixte n Com- presented to Midland County m eting. The January program A strip 10 miles wide along the a long time. Clune of the Alpena Blue Cross- of health reasons. and husband at Mt. Pleasant on Many people told mittee Women met in Novem- Cerebral Palsy Association to Blue Shield office, explained the will be r ports on the conven- Mrs. Ted Rosevelt will be gen- Canal b longs to the United States me it was the best one they had ber. Reports on Citizenship tion. November 27. They work in and purchase new equipment. eral chairman of the $10 per and divid s Panama into two ever attended. new M-75 coverage program of- Japan for an organization simi- Saf ty were given by Mrs. D. plate dinner this year. Retired parts. Panama depends very much Saginaw C 0 u n 1 y. Women's fered by Blue Shield. Safety lar to our Extension Service, Our District Training School .Johnson and Mrs. Meyer. We Chairman Sallis presented each on the U, S. but would like to own was held November chairman, Mrs. Gail McDonald teaching nursing, health and 19. We had voted that the Committee mem- Committee met November 17 at guest with an Avon product. the canal strip. gave some good advice on yield: foods. They have charge of 3 a good meeting. I suggest that bers go back to their groups and Hill School with all committees stations or churches and teach in ThE' climate is always hot. the Counties that did not attend ask for articles that could be reporting. We had a report of ing the right of wayan roads. D·strict 2 villages. The farms are mostly Bananas are grown extensively. The clouds are sprayed to make Farm Bureau write Mrs. Karker at Michigan 1aken to the State Home and our state annual meeting. I Iosco County. We had a com- 5 acres with one cow per farm. for the quiz on Training School at Mt. Pleasant. bined Christmas party and busi- Mrs. George Crisenbery, Jackson R-8 Chrnn, Electricity but no appliances. it rain and prevent windstorms that would destroy crops. Farm Bureau. A white $21. elephant sale yielded District 9 ness meeting in December. Mrs. Blanche Cobb, Chairman of the Ingham County women met on The wealthy are very wealthy Mecosta County. An interest- Mrs. Oliver Tompkins, Chairman Citizenship Committee, said one Branch County. Mrs. Lucille December 15 at the newly decor- and the poor are very poor, in ing program for the year was Traverse City R-I Sanford entertained December at d Farm Bureau Social room Panama. Wages are 50c to $1.00 adopted by our Women's Com- District 8 in five families owns an Ameri- 11 at h r home. Mrs. Newell at Mason. Farm Bureau Young a d s. mittee. Appointed as Committee The lights in homes are be- c n flag large enough -to be seen read the Christmas story from Mrs. Kenneth Kapplinger, Chmn. coming fewer with the passing across the street. Mrs. Irene j People will pay for the new cur- Mrs. Whittaker reported that it Chairmen: Devotions, Mrs. D. Lorenz is the county chairman. St. Luk. Mrs. Greenamyer said Farwelf R-2 of the Christmas season and the tain material. Money-making is possible to have a thorough Benson; Safety, Mrs. Jerome the League of Women Voters and projects were discussed. Boxes examination at the Cancer Clinic. Bauman; Citizenship, Mrs. Don Arenac County Women's Com- little boys next door are anxious- Ogemaw County. Our meeting Junior Chamb r of Commerce (Jf cards and Quickie notes are to An appointment and a deposit of Bush; Farm Bureau Information, mittee met at the home of Mrs. ly scanning the sky. There's a was held at the horne of Mrs. exp ct 300,000 signatures on the be purchased for resale. Each $5 is necessary. After the xami- Mrs. Geo. McLachlan; Legisla- F. Restain er Nove m b e r 17. bright and shining toboggan Carl Erickson. Legislative chair- Constitutional Convention peti- person is to bring a white ele- leaning all forlorn against' the man, Mrs. Betty Tucker, re- nation the $5 will be returned or tive, Mrs. L. Crame. Mrs. Fi h, chairman, appointed tion in time to put it on the bal- phant article for auction at a as house and no snow in sight. ported that the Internal Rev- lot in April 1961. Let's be may be left at the clinic. For Mrs. Harold Wager told of her the chairmen of committees later date. information about the Cancer trip to Scotland to the A. C. W. follows: Legislative, Mrs. R. It has been so much fun watch- enue service is cracking down on Kal mazoo County. Twenty- alert on this. Palmer; Safety, Mrs. G. Ding- ing the children this year. One income tax evasions, for in- Clinic, write Mrs. Harry Whit- \'Y. meeting. We decided to have two morn bers were pr s nt for a County Com m iss ion e r of Shiwassee County women met little guy brought me over a box stance, i n t ere st· collected on taker, 1914 West Genesee St., a Christmas party for Decem- man and Mrs. E. Osier; Citizen- pot! uck dinn r at th County Schools Rice said there are 18 at Extension Hall, Corunna, D - ship, Mrs. F. Fox; Farm Bureau of peanut brittle with a bit of money in banks. The Food & Lap er. bel' and instead of exchanging enter Building D ember 14. independent schools out of 125 cember 7, for noon luncheon. Mr. Information, Mrs. A. Prohaska. explanation: "You see ma'am I Drug Administration is warning "Books-for All," was the theme gifts to donate to a charitable M irritt Harper of the County in Branch county. The office has Claud Shufelt, who is connected had it tied to my saddle. Lady of December 18 meeting. Libra- organization. Mrs. F. Restainer reported on got away and I guess she must farmers about penicillin used to Farm Bureau Board spoke on a list of aU 75 bus routes and with the special education in rian Mrs. Margaret Coffal stated, the Fall Di trict Rally at Mid- have stepped treat mastitis in dairy cattle. what Farm Bur au is doing for conducts a bus drivers' school. Shiawas ee county schools, was "Books are read for enjoyment, for Montcalm County. Mrs. K n- land, and the A. C. W. W. Con- oil it, that's why L u c i 11 e Brendley, I Safety us today, and plans f r a ere- There is a movement to start a gu st speaker. There are 13,380 facts, f r fun and for profit. neth Petersen presented the ga- ference. it's kinda squashed. I don't think Chairman, said we must be con- ' tary's office and a full tim sec- sp cial education program for children nrolled in the schools its hurt none, do you?" stantly on the look-out for dan- P ople of a!J. ages and occupations vel to the new County Chair- l' ary. the children having speech, h r- of the county. Special activities take advantage of the privileges man, Mrs. A. Herzog. Chairmen Bay County Women's Commit- gers in our .homes and on the Benzie County Farm Bureau Mrs. Marilyn Dun ham ex- ing or ight handicaps and those which help in education are 4-H, that our library offers." of Committees were appointed: tee on November 3 decided to women met with Mrs. Peggy farm. Carol Jean Nelson gave a pressed our appreciation of Zelda mentally retarded and socially Future Farmers, Future Home- ookmobiles provide books and Legislative, Mrs. Arnold Thomp- spend $175 for cancer material. Zilch. Subjects discussed were most interesting report On her Wil y, 1st vic -chairman, who emotional. A one mill tax may 'makers, Music and Art, special trai d son; Safety, Mrs. Walter Kohler; Mrs. Bauer, project chairman, summer spent in Denmark and finance it. ' education for the handicapped. reading guidance b y a raine P blicit M L B high cost of drugs, the cran- died as a I' sult of an accident librarian. They stop at scheduled U l~l y, rs. ena utter- reported 6,792 bandages turned she showed slides of Danish life berry situation, and inflation. enroute to th District Of- whil fJC sTraining chool at Center- Hillsdale County. Our proposed Burton - Carland hostess the January group win 4 meeting. places and everyone is encouraged I ~,:,orthMFar~ ~u~e~r- InforC~t~- in, Kalkaska and customs. County meeting was is county chairman. Mrs. Enid Kenyon 1960 program was read by Mrs. to use them. The library needs Hln,. rs. oy 0 mger: I l- The ladies voted $50 for the vill idwest November Farm 30. Bureau Kramer Joan Ackley rep rted on the group. Mrs. Donihue reported on and approved Young the recent trip to inspect Farm by the District 6 y r: our su ort and ou need to us your I rary. P y zenship, Mrs. Gene .J eppesen. County Hospital, $5 for a dress at Mrs. LaVerne Ryckman's with Goals for the commg year are: to give to Kiwanis, 6 pair of mit- reports on the annual meeting by I-One County Women's Com- three members. Presque Isle County. at Moltke with 35 women repre- Vle met tens for Girl Scouts, and $20 for senting 10 groups. Mrs. Altman P opl 's Camp and thanked the Bureau office buildings in Len- mittee meeting with perfect at- the Clearing House. groups for sending her there. awee and Washtenaw Mrs. Bruce Ruggles, Chairman Sanilac County. 24 groups were Missaukee County observed and, Mrs. Fleming reported on counties. Kingston represented at a potluck dinner tendance. 2-As many groups as District 1 Council meeting Will Christmas by using the Salvation the annual meeting of Farm Bu- Henry Van Deus n, a member December 4. A bazaar and bake possible to have perfect attend- Clare County Women's Com- be held in the Evangelical of the Agricultural and Conser- ance throughout the year. We mittee met December 3 for their Army's War Cry in their pro- reau Women at Lansing. Church on Maple St. in Vicks- vation Committee, December has been a busy s le and a Chinese auction of a gram. Special prayers were of- Dr. Wells, speaking on Russia discussed the enjoyed a potluck dinner and annual Christmas party. Instead burg January 26. month. District 6 had a training winter bouquet was held. fered for the President's safety said children are- taken from th~ different types of funds and pay- Christmas program in Decem- of a gift exchange the ladies school for county officers Decem- Mrs. Edsel Clemons read an ber. while abroad. parents at the age of 6 weeks ments handled by the office. ber 3 at Sandusky. My husband article on the celebration of brought toys, colors, colorbooks St. Joseph County Women's The Summerville group had and the parents no longer have and took up a collection of $14 me ting and Christmas Party Jackson County. Mrs. C. E. and I attended the Farm Bureau Christmas in Italy. Mrs. Delford Muskegon Co u n t y. Joyce 100 baskets of candy for Cottage control over them. Centerline to purchase hearing aid batter- was held at the Community Hendrickson, chairman of the Institute at Kellogg C nter and Henderson led the singing of Thompson, newly elected secre- 23 Traverse City and 133 gifts group received the $5 award for ies for a young man at the Mt. uilding at Centerville Decem- Worn n's Activities of Greater the American Farm Bureau Fed- Christmas carols. Our next meet- tary, reports a very interesting were taken there for the patients' having the largest 'attendance Pleasant Training Home along Christmas. ber 7. The y ar's program was Jackson Chamber of Commerce, eration convention at Chicago. ing is January 8. meeting in November. Reports for the year. with the above gifts for the announced with meeting topics was a guest at our Christmas Mrs. Haven Smith, national of the Women's and Michigan Home. Northwest Group was briefed and hostesses. The group voted party. Sh invited th Farm Bu- chairman of Farm Bureau Women Tuscola County. 1960 programs Farm Bureau's annual meetings District 10-W to carryon tho dinners and fair reau ladies to the Urban-Rural gave a very informative address: w~re distrib~ted and $5 w~s con- \V ere given by Mrs. Martin Sor- on the progress of Camp Kett Gladwin County ladies had a booths it has been sponsoring. luncheon at the First Methodist Read it in the January issue of I tributed to. fight tUb~rcu~osIS. M.rs. ensen and Mrs. Vera Benston. A Christmas party December 3. A by Andrew Olsen, district 4-H Mrs. Vernon Vance, Chairman All of the money earned is to Church in Jackson, January 6, American Agriculture. Don Tomlmson, Iegislative chair- program on alcoholism present- report of the State annual meet- leader. East Jordan R-3 go into the building fund, but 1960. This is an annual affair man, reported on mental health; ed these statements: (1) Our na- ing and officer training meeting wh n th women want extra Huron County. East Side Farm 34,000 of our citizens are afflicted tion has the highest rate of al- Wexford County won the state Because of an auto accident in which we enjoy very much. was given by Mrs. W. Klein. money, their r quest will com Bureau Women met November 24 with mental illness, coholism among women of any attendance record and were a- early November we missed the before a committee appointed at Ubly. Mrs. Robert Thuemrael, Mrs. Merrill Birdsdall read the country in the world. (2) 75 per- warded $10. The group took 40 Officers. Training meeting N 0- Gratiot County Women's Com- from th wom n's committ , chairman, presided. Plans were Christmas story, and Christmas cent of our students and youth, mittee sponsored baskets of fruit to a local con- vember 20 in Emmet County. a Rural-Urban t1 building committee and the made to serve a dinner January carols were sung. 15 years and older drink alco- Tea, November valescent home as has been their I'm late in reporting our fine Mrs. Celestine Young, Chairman 17. About 50 directors. 27. .This w~ll be our fir~t .money . Mrs. Herman Daenzer purchased lolic beverages. (3 In a hig}) women att.~:J;:lAed.:. custom. District meeting held October 28 Mt. Clemens R-2 with each re- making project to hc~p .fIlllSh the gifts .for seven boys at Caro Sta~c Ipercent of automobile accidents, ceiving corsages' and favors. A near Gaylord with Otsego Coun- Van Buren Women's Commit- Livingston County, Mr. Hib- new Farm Bureau Building at Bad Hospital. Mrs. Robert Duperie alcohol is the main factor. wonderful program was present- District 10-E ty women as hostesses. tee m t at the home of Mrs. hard, program chairman, intro- Axe. demonstrated Christmas wrapping ed using the year's theme "Help- Fifty members and guests Pet r Schnoor for their Decem- Mrs. Wilfred Hyser outlined the and making Christmas bows. An Oceana County. Mrs. Joyce ing Hands." Mrs. Lee S. LaForge, Chairman heard Mrs. Richard Wieland of duced Mr. Delmar Richards and er Christmas meeting and party. program for the coming year. exchange of gifts was enjoyed. Hawley was re-elected chairman Curran Antrim county give a fine report Mrs. Rehberg of Ann Arbor who It was voted to send $5 to Starr Mrs. Howard Nugent showed Mr. Carl Kentner will speak at and Mrs. Fred Weirwich was re- Isabella Counfy ladies heard of the Farm Bureau Conference :l ked for co-operation in the Commonwealth. We voted to nolio driv . Mrs. Rehberg, a Na- colored slides and gave an inter- the January meeting. I lected vice-chairman, Mrs. Opal Mr. Clem Bement, secretary of Alcona County.' Our December on Education which she attend- charge $10 payable to the Farm tional Polio Foundation Mt. Pleasant Chamber of, Com- meeting was preceded by a de- ed at Columbus, Ohio. officer merce, explain plans for a shop- licious turkey dinner. Christ- Bureau for use of the kitchen in said the Foundation is now fi- We took a trip to the A. C. the Farm Bureau Building by nancing research ping mall in Mt. Pleasant. mas gifts were exchanged. outside groups to put on dinners FA M BUREAU of birth arthritis. defects Funds to conquer or at least lessen the bad effects and crippling are needed or tv 'fhe Home F ow Garden 'Midland their December County home of Mrs. Schnepp. ladies meeting Mrs. Merle McArthur, held Cancer Chairman - of Volunteer at the Activities, in a letter said of 313 women of Alcona County County ex- V.i. W. meeting through and her talk. Mrs. Link, Mrs. in Karker's retiring Scotland picture District care for those already stricken vice - chairman, moderated the Chairman, Mrs. Thurlow, ap-I amined, 20 needed further ex- r n eeds with polio and munization complete with Salk vaccine. Oakland County. Mrs. Schrock, im- Garden Furniture and Ornaments pointed / tee chairmen: Sprenger; Harms; the following Publicity, Sa f e t y, Mrs. Citizenship, commit- Mrs. R. amination. Mrs. Elaine Jacobs reported on R_I efforts to obtain another doctor MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Mrs. Wm. in the county. • 4 (Continued on Page 7) January 1, 1960 Your Farm Bureau seed our extension leader, announced H.L.R. CHAPMAN Light garden furniture. There or buff coloring added to the dealer can make 170 leading two special meetings: Adult Garden Clubs Lecturer are many forms of chairs of wood mixture to relieve the severity of varieties of Farm Bureau and some of light metal. Chairs the cement is the best material Education at Waterford Co m- v gelable and flower seeds Now is a good time to make with canvas or plastic backs and for the bird baths. Metal is some- munity Center, January 15 and available to you in attractive plans regarding the furniture seats should all be of the same times used but generally the sur- "Know your County 'Govern- lithographed packets. Many and ornaments to be used in color is possible. Too bright and face is too smooth and does not ment," March 29. are also available in bulk. flower garden during the coming mix d colors in garden furniture provide a sure footing. Mrs. Hildred Hunt collected season. can ruin the natural color in the The bath should be elevated V G T B E 20 to buy cloth books for the For the small garden only arti- garden. about three fee t above the Asparagu Lett Ice Farmington Children Horne. cles of the simplest design and Beans. Str. Muskmelon All garden furniture should be ground. It should be placed some eans, Lima Wat melon subdued coloring should be used. examined occasionally to see distance from trees and shrubs B ts Onions Wash enaw County women met Choose material which will fit in the dining room of the new . h d . that th re are no sharp edges or for protection of the birds. Re- Br occof l Parsnip abbage Pea ffice Chri tmas favors were pleasingly into t e gar en picture points to cause inconvenience to gardless of type, care should be Carrot epper {J. •• as a whole and will never dom- you or your friends. taken in choosing a bird bath au li lower Pumpkin l1-:ade for the Ulll:rersity Ho . inate or distract from the garden that will be in harmony with the Cel ry Ritdl h p~ta1. Mrs. Carl Elhot , a ~urs~ Iplantings. Corn Sal ify pital, spoke on occupational garden design. Cucumb r Spinach {1 Plant Squash from the Ypsilanti State Hos- The garden seat is always an Another interesting ornament ndive Tomatoe Kale Tur"nips th rapy. Mrs. Klager, program asset to any garden when proper- for the garden is the bird house. Kohl-R bi Rutabaga chairman, reported on topics for ly placed but to suggest the best During the nesting season the the coming year. type is difficult, for gardens dif- ow fer in appearance and the variety nestlings quantities con sum e enormous of insects which the Ageratum Fox Glove of modern garden seat furniture Aly As ter urn Gourd Hollyhock tr ct 'is immense. parents soil within gather from plants and a somewhat small Baby' Breath Larl< pur area around the bird house. Bachelor Button Marigolds Mrs. John C. Watling, Chairman If the seat is of a perma- al am Morning GIOI'y Bath R-l nent type it should have a The wren house is always in- Br-a ch ycorn a Nasturtium teresting and exciting. It is gen- I n,hd Petunia definite place in the garden ndy Tuft Phlox Clinton County Women's Com- design. erally made of stained wood and unterbury Bell Pink mittee met D cember 1 with 2-1: can be made at home or pur- C nna tion Popple • tor Be. n Por tu lac 0'10UpS r presented. Chri tmas The site for the seat will de- chased. It can be placed in a hry a nt hem urn Snapdr ncn car 0 1 s were sung and family t rmine somewhat the size and tree or on a pole to face the gar- Cockscomb Stock turnbln traditions told. shape of the seat its If. A some- den. Straw Flower o mo Sweet Perl Mrs. Wilbur Brandt and Mr:>. what large wooden seat, appro- The tree or pole should have a Dahlr Sweet William metal guard around the trunk D, i i Verbena L 'vi Blakeslee reported on our priately stained or a metal one Delphinium Zinnia state annual convention at East could be 'used at the end of a five feet above ground level to Four 'Clock garden walk, or it could be used prevent cats from climbing up. Lansin. New ly elected Chair- and to divide the long perennial bor- Winter feeding stations should be u rm man, Mrs. Lewis Babbitt V ice - Chairman, Mrs. Joseph der when it is located at the far- protected in a similar manner. Fitzpatrick, attended A F B F thest distance from the home. If The sundial is another interest- meeting in Chicago. used for this purpose it should ing and popular stone ornament. Luncheon guests were mem- be backed by shrubs to give pri- If only one ormament can There is a certain charm about b rs of the Board of Directors, vacy. be used in the flower garden the sundial due to its antiquity. 'Irs. Myers, a t acher for the A circular seat might also find it should be the bird bath. It must be properly set. This Count ociation for Retard d a place under a large tr e. A Most of our gardens have no should be done by an expert, Children, chum, Agent. and Miss B tty Ket- stone or cement Hom e Demonstration terrae , but generally seat could be used near a pool or on a stone speaking, place for statuary the meaningl ss 0 rna men tal pieces offered are to be avoided. and most of otherwise the sundial perform in its function of telling time. Do not be disappointed will not if end .your thanks by telephone Mr . Myer told of the work tone seats are more ornamental BlE Birds should be encouraged to it does not agree with your watch with the children and how im- than us ful in our climate. enter our gardens. even though it was properly set. S prov ment is shown. A visit to It is well to remember that the Most of our birds are friends Actually it can agree with your A friendly phone call is a splendid You can call places a day's drive the class ro m completed the af- permanent garden seat is heavy of the gardeners, because they watch on only four days of the I INC. t rnoon. $168.88 was collected and therefore should not have to are the natural enemies of insect year. The reason for this is that way to send your thanks for gifts away for less than a dollar. So why from the Community groups a be moved. The permanent seat pests. They please us with their there are about 36514 days in a special Christma gift to the should never be placed in one sprightly actions; their pleasing twelve months. from out of town. It's easy to find put it off any longer? Your friends school. position on the lawn. T{l.e grass When correctly set the sundial sound', and their dashing colors. will soon wear away and' an un- will never be more than 15 min- the right words, and the warmth of n Eaton Coun y women met the ightl patch will be the result. The bird bath is the chief utes fast or slow, and that need in the distant city will enjoy the evening of December 1 for their If the only place for the seat is means of attracting our feathered make no difference to our desire , hri tmas party. Mrs. Gwendo- on the lawn a few slabs of flat friends. Birds can generally find to have a sundial in our garden. your voice is in everything you say. conversation as much' as you will. 1 rn tall report d on th wo- stone placed in position to tak their own food but frequently After all, who cares for time in a men' annual meeting at East the w ar of feet will not look out suffer from lack of water. garden? This is the place where an in. lOot d to CROF. of place. Cement with a little pale gr ...en we wish to forg t its existence. MICHIGA BEL TELEPHON >COMPANY J ov. 18-11, 195. (Pari 2) Farm Bureau's Pro s s "" t;..----------------------------..,,--- -------------------------------,...--,...--,.....----------------- tection of his rights. They Outline Our board that a highly competent architectural engineer be em- ployed to supervise the construc- session favoring the retention of the present method of electing the County Board of Education and employing the County Re-elected Courteous U e of tion. Highway by Farmer Program of Work We would counsel our mem- bers against the use of any short cuts to economy as are apt to Superintendent of Schools. We believe that this insures the election of people who are interested in education to this We again urge that our mem- bers and all other farmers should exercise a high degree of cour- We present the sec~nd installment of the Resolu.. bring more costly repairs and County Board. tesy and common sense in the tions on State Affairs adopted at the 40th annual higher taxation upon them at a movement of farm tractors, im- meeting of the Michigan Farm Bureau at East Lan.. later date. Anti-D·version of .plements, and produce on the The wiser economies can be Highway Revenues public highways, so as to inter- sing, November 10-11, 1959. The first section was fere as little as possible with achieved by instructing the arch- Funds available for county regular traffic and to prevent published in our edition of December 1. itect who is employed to avoid highways, particularly for coun- accidents resulting from farm unnecessary frills and extrava- ty local roads, aer currently ser- Our Resolutions on National Affairs were recom.. ganc.e in construction plans. iously inadequate even for rea- mended to the annual meeting of the American sonable maintenance, let alone Farm, Bureau at Chicago, December 14 to 17. Local Control any improvement or new con- struction. The American Farm Bureau resolutions on na- of Sc'-ools We reiterate our belief that The most serious threat to the tional affairs will be published in the Nation's Agri.. financing of our highway system maximum possible authority and culture, probably in the January 'edition. controls over policies and opera- lies in the repeated raids which tions of our local governments are attempted on weight and gas ly r-epairs in the near future. and our local schools should re- SHUMAN of Full-weight cony n- School Building Such economy is certainly not a main in the hands of the people tax revenues. Sullivan, Illinois, was re-elected tional construction- NOT A PREFAB! NO Costs and Plans way of reducing costs. in the local townships, districts We insist that none of· these president of the American Farm PRE-CUT! 70% of are It might be of some help to and villages. resources which the motorists Bureau for two years at the 41st p nter work I don Many citizens and school au- districts with low valuations for you, or III thorities are becoming concerned We protest the trends of legis- pay in for highway purposes annual convention at Chicago Dec. finish carp'entry t which have need of new school should be siphoned off through 14-18. Mr. Shuman was first about the high costs of school lation as well as regulations by small additional 0 • construction and seeking ways buildings and where such build- departments and bureaus of the any form of diversion, whether elected in 1954 artd re-elected All finish m terl I to bring about economies. We ings are small in size to have state and/or national govern- for financing the State Police, in 1957. Walter Randolph of Ala- furnished: blank tin- recognize that every means of available in the Michigan De- ments which depnive people in relocation of utility lines, sub- bama was re-eleeted vice-presi- sutatlon, cabinet h rdwood all ready- reducing these costs should be partment of Public Instruction local units of government of their sidization of bus transportation, dent. made Inside door archi tectural and engineering rightful powers of decision and or for any other purpose or proj- ready-hung with trim sought for and employed. But plans which would help to re- action. ect, however plausible it may be. taining our roads and highways. Installed. West Coast where economies are practiced, duce the fees paid for such plans. dimension lumber. let us be sure that we are not at the same time creating weak- But in the event that such Disbursements of funds gained Codifica ion of plans are used, it should be the through taxation should never be Commendation To ighway Laws "One of the Largest Farm Home Builders ness and defects in our school Write for FREE Floor buildings which will lead to cost- serious concern of the school used as a means of destroying The Governor Plans - or, if you want in the 18 Great Farming States" the initiative and the rights to We are pleased at the action to see a NORDAASHome, because make decisio s by local people concerning public programs of their home communities. We wish to commend our Gov- ernor for his veto of the bill to subsidize city and suburban bus lines. We fully realize that such taken by the 1958 Michigan Leg- islature in repealing 252 obsolete sections of Michigan's highway laws. We had hoped that by write for location of one in your area at no obli- gation to- NORDAAS AMERICAN MINNESOTA LAKE, MINN.-Phon DEPT. 125 HOMES HO. 2-3111 there's Election of County a bill would open the door to now the next step in this pro- always a " Board of Education Michigan many other such raids on our hlghway funds and di- We reaffirm our stand as vert them from their intended gram, which is the codification of the remaining highway laws, so as to eliminate confusion, dup- lication and conflict, would have p established in the 1958 delegate purpose of building and main- been carried out. heavy demand FARM BU EAU E VI EDITORIAL We urge representatives of the State Highway De par t men t, YOU HAVE for the best, County Road Commission, and and Michigan Municipal League, Many Suilclings (Continued from Page 1) mented by action on many principles and programs who have been designated to fo Choose from work on this project, to speed order your' covering all phases of rural living and relationships. up their labors and prepare the necessary recommendations to I can only indicate a few of the fundamentals submit to the 1960 session of the MICHIGAN here. They can best be expressed by quoting the Michigan Legislature for enact- ment into law. This would pro- five planks in the farm platform with which Pres- vide for a unified and under- CE~TI.FIED ident Shuman closed his address. standable statute covering these matters. SEEDOATS* NOW ... , 1 _ Discontinue government price fixing and control programs in agriculture so that farmers can intelligent- ly adjust theIr operations to changing conditions. Cush- ion the shock of these adjustments by restricting cce disposal operations and by temporarily expanding the Uniform Traffic Laws We favor an immediate study. of Michigan's traffic laws to de- termine how they conform with soil bank in certain areas. the Uniform Vehicle Code. No matter what type of building you may be ptanning 2 - Encourage increased capital accumulation as neces- Later, definite corrective legis- lation should be prepared to your local Farm Bureau Services dealer can, and want, and avoid, a sary for an expanding economy and high level employ- ment by checking inflation and reducing federal taxes. bring our Michigan laws into to help you. As the "ABC" (Agricultural Building Cent r) substantial conformity with those Decreased federal government expenditures is the key of other States for our benefit possible to controlling inflation and reducing taxes. and that of out-of-state motor- of your area, he has the ptans, th materials and th con- ists. tractor to do the [eb. 3 - Vigorously attack and eliminate government sub- shortnqe sidies to business, labor, and agriculture and destroy, Highway Signs or effectively regulate, monopoly powers which have Today, more than ever, the planning and construction been develop~d or granted to various groups. and Lights farm buildings for, and with, greater efficiency is of prim 4 - Expand two-way foreign trade on a non-subsidized We are concerned about var- basis. Reduce foreign aid expenditures which tend to ious highway supervision prac- importance. That is th specific reason why Farm Bur au tices. Weare pleased to see perpetuate socialist economies and drain our financial more "Yield Right-of-Way" signs Services has started its ABC Program. Services alway has, resources. us d in various places instead of "Stop" signs. At the same time, and will, attempt to provide the farmer of Michigan with 5 - Improve the bargaining ability of farmers in ways that are consistent with a free society and a competi- ze do not like lighted commer- the items and services he needs and wants. cial signs to use conflicting col- tive, capitalistic form of government. ors or for such signs to be placed These were well documented by the comprehen- sive report and analysis given by Roger Fleming, in confusing locations so as to conflict with traffic lights or signs. FARM BU secretary 'of the American Farm Bureau. The actions of our American Farm Bureau offi- We also urge safety factors be considered in the location of municipal holiday decorations. Some Christmas decorating lights LOAFING BARN A P OVE CO , cers and delegates were set in national and interna- might be confused with traffic The cream of Michigan's Thes men and th ir cr w signals. pole-type building con- assure you of a neat, rigid, tional perspective by the outstanding speakers on tractors have signed up with perfectly aligned building, We urge that blacktop roads the programs of the general sessions. be marked by white lines on the Farm Bureau Services' "ABC" at surpri ingly low cost. outsides and down the center program. You are thus as- Ask to see th ir S rvle I U. S. Senator Byrd impressed us with the great and also a yellow line down the POULTRY HOUSE sured of getting every pen- "ABC" identification card .•• necessity of combatting inflation by economy in center on hills and curves where ny's worth of your construc- it's your guarantee to quality the roads merit this action. tion dollar. coupled with economy. government and for sound fiscal policies. U. S. Senator McClelland drove home, in a dra- Trunkline Service matic manner, the critical need of curbing monopo- By Cou ties Ask your dealer about the 30-year Warrant listic powers of industry and labor. Much of the state highway Building Program backed by the organization b mileage is now being maintained The Senators were ably supported by the address by County Road Commissions hind these emblems. of Wisconsin's Congressman Byrnes, who said "the who contract to perform this ser- vice for the State Highway De- only way to get politics out of agriculture is for partment. This eliminates the KAISE~ * JACKSON the farmers to get into politics." Ambassador Carlos Romulo of the Philippines duplication of personnel, equip- ment and garages and seems to be an economical and sensible ~/NUM CLiNTLAND procedure. ••••••••• delivered a soul stirring address pleading for our EATON nation to come to grips with the imminent danger We favor lIS continuation and T. R. MILLER CO. SIMCOE urge that the State Highway GARRY of enslavement by communist dictators. He ex.. Deparment should not adopt un- Your Form Bureau /I ABC" dealer has a building plan to fit your ne d. B nefi plained that the U. S. A. is the only nation with realistic regulations as to hours f~om his experience ... see him soon. He will show you why Clear Span Con truc- of employment or other working non works for one building and why Rigid Frome Construction work for ano h r. B,E CERTAIN IT'S CERTIFIED the power and spiritual qualification to safeguard conditions WhIChprove to be de- cidedly awkard from the stand- ••. FOR MICHIGAN FARMS the free peoples of the world from the communistic catastrophe. point of the County Road Com- missions. r $;R-;E;;:' - - - - - - - - VISIT YOUR I FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. T 191 Michigan Farm Bureau people participated igh of Way FARM BUREAU P. 0, BOX 960, lANSING, MICH. in the great variety of activities, starting with the I I am inter sted in building on my farm. pi as 'ncl min- We oppose any change in the present laws relative to pur- t formation about your "ABCH progrom. I annual meeting of Farm Bureau Women December MICHIGAN STATE UNI'/.ERSITY 12. The ladies conducted vesper services Decem- chase or condemnation of land for highway purposes which I NAME .......•...................•...............................•.......•......•........ , .•......• EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN ber 13. would shift to the property own- er the burden of proof as to I ADDRESS ,.•.......•...•..•••.•...•.......•....•..•....•.• , ,. BARLEY • CORN • FIELD BEANS Our state chairman, Mrs. Alex Kennedy headed necessity or value and tend to FORAGE SEEDS • OATS • RYE put him on the defensive and TOWN................................................................................ MiCH. WHEAT • SOYBEANS POTATvES • the Michigan voting delegation: Mrs. Harry John- subject him to added responsi- •• recom me nd e d specifi co lIy for Mi ch i go n 9 r 0 wi n9 co nd itio n s.' .J (Continued on Page 6) bili ty and expense for the pro- " c pmg 0 uil resp ct or the ~ppJ. opri IOn I 1 ceo hire gr 111' , is no solution Italk n out ceding and manage- law. chemi ts and th technicians to do the analytical, pathological, ev ryone what I ment practices. By using the provisions of the te ting and other laboratory ac- o all; he f I, Th a moon p 0 'am start Horton Act, farmers can add to tivities carri d on for the various th farm r's "b t futur li i 1 at 1:30 p.m. in Ant 1 n Hall its val This will require a di isions of the Department of hi takin agri ultur back in auditorium: G org clntyre, willingn s to carry through on Agriculture, service testing for his own hand .. " I Director, Michigan Departm nt the pro cution of viola ions by farmers and others, and also th The book touches on other of Agriculture will discuss a co- farmer for a prov d soil and thing, of course, that are not ordinated plan for milk and w r conservation m asur s be the si ning of a complaint and work performed for other stat the nece sary appearance at the agencies. developed, sine Mr. Brod is dairy products inspection. made on a more restricted basis Those who have sufficient chiefly cone rn d with his life There will be •hort talks on which would confine the atten- subsequent hearing. If identifi- cation of the trespasser can be We suggest to th Legi lature years to rem mb I' these thing. in the Farm Bureau. One hopes getting cows settled, breeding tion to t urg nt probl m of s cured from the back tag or that consideration be given, as I them elv will find pleasure that sometime he may expand troubles, and an improved conservation. and nostalgia in th e c~apt~l ; lome of the~e h~nt, uch a tho~0 br ding program that every other means, the complaint can soon as State fund. are avail- be filed any time within one year able, to providing office space I tho vho ha not \ 111 f nd of coll ge life In 1900, or of hi dairyman can follow. from the date of the tre pass. th m a fascinatin repri of a troubles in trying to 11farm 1': for th Michigan D partm nt of 10 t s grn nt of 0 ial hi tory. scientific knowl dge to replace Agriculture in a building adja- N ith I' can r ad th m, I think, folklor and' natural" signs, or cent to the laboratory, which is H located on an uncongested por- without xperiencing somewhat of how politics and farm W ndorse the Small Water- of what Mr. Brody calls "a ••ens problems often eem to get hed Program as an effective tion of the Michigan tate Uni- of continuity and unfolding of mixed up tog e the 1', or of technique for dealing with sur- versity campus. lif , of the overlapping of gen- th inside planning that must face wat r problems. We be- Gun safety training has shown This would make it far more orations." go into the creation of a zreat li ve much more emphasis should that hunting accidents can be convenient for farmers havin I n the Service of the Farmer: reduced through know ledg of business with one of the bureaus My Life in Michigan Farm Bureau, The book's second strand the state-wide organization whos be placed on this method of story of the Michigan Farm' Bu- policies affect live of thousands wa l' control. the proper handling of firearms. of the Michigan Department of Clark L. Brody ..• Michigan State r au, begins with Mr. Brody's of people. Agriculture and would promote University Press. 140 pp. $3.25 graduation from the old Mich- He gives us little more than a We will support legislation to easier contacts between the De- provide that a hunter applying partment of Agriculture and the Book Review by igan Agricultural College in 1904, glimpse of his long service on in ra i ht for his first license be required Michigan State University offi- when he t 11s u he returned the Board of Agriculture, the RUSSEL B. NYE to th~ family far~ to find that governing body of Michigan The widespread custom of re- to show that he lias passed a cials and staff. course in hunter safety approved agriculture ev rywhere was un- State University; it is interesting serving or selling portions of the Professor of English, and Di- dergoing va t and violent change. to note that he has served on its mineral rights appertaining to by the Department of Conserva- rector of Division of Languages board for more than one-third Ther ha b en considerable descriptions of property re ults tion. e n ula and Literature at Michigan Stal Labor was in short supply; of its entire existence, and that ) plaint about the littering of in costly confusion of titles and oratory University. machines were [u t beginning to 94 percent of all its graduate: .ir highways, parks and oth r the loss of potential tax l' v- t xica unter replace it; old methods were have received their degrees dur- This brief book is the joint auty pots with be r bottles, enues. We r comme1'1;dth~t the J?e- autobiography of a man and an shortly to be changed for new; ing his tenure of office. These m and oth r refuse. W believe that legislation We are suggesting that the partrnent of Agncul~Ul establish I organization, Th subtitle is real- the farmer himself was not al- things, however, must wait for should be dev loped hich will Governor i sue a proclamation a t ~tmg laboratory m the Upper ly I' V rsible, since Clark's life ways equipped to hold his own another book. This one is an favor posting more signs maintain current records of own- prior to hunting season, calling Penm~ul~ for the P,urJ:~oseof ha b en to a gr at extent th in a rapidly changing society and honest, warm kind of book that highways I' minding mo- er hip of such rights, obtain attention to the dangers of hunt- qua. tItahve, and qualitative an- Michigan Farm Bureau, as the faced uncertainty and confusion. urban and farm people alike can HARRY A. FOSlER of Niles of th fin s for dumping some revenue and tend to return ing while under the influence of al~s,l~ of ammal fee?s, seed~ and Michigan Farm Bureau has been From his experiences on the read with pleasure and profit. R-3, Berrien county, has been ap- tt r along the right-of-way. ownership, of such separated intoxicating liquor. Laws cov- fer-tilizer, and ammal disease Clark Brody's. farm and as one of the pioneer pointed by President Shuman to 7e urge all itiz ns to aid in ore m nt of the litter law y signin complaints against rights to the landowner. We recommend that the owner ering such action should be I strictly enforced. diagnosis, as a means of provid-I ing e sential laboratory services for the Upper Peninsula. . stories merge. Neither county agents in Michigan grew In the book the separate his interest in agricultural edu- takes cation and organization. Thi.s in Feeding ior serve on the Young People's Ad- visory Committee of the Ameri- can Farm Bureau Federation. IVIr. olators. of separated rights be required. I precedence; each has its strand turn led him into the fledgling tUi to file a certificate of ownership once every five years, and pay a r gistration fee. Such rights f uahty We again urge the Michigan I We support the. appropriation interwin d with the othe~. The Farm Bureau in 1921, beginning request of $60,500 in the Depart- total is a plea ant, straightfor- an as ociation that was not to ment of Agriculture budget to ward narrative that spans eighty end for thirty-eight years. F u e in Foster is a past president of the Young People of Michigan Farm Bureau. He attends Michigan State r an e on which registration and fee Legi lature to enact a Seal of equip such an Upper Penin ula busy years of Michigan farm • University and is majoring in agri- •.nns become delinquent should revert Quality bill. We re-emphasize laboratory. liie, p ople, places, and events. During Clark Brody's years cultural economics. ])ue to th increased construe- to the owner of the land. I that any program which would In the one strand, of personal with the Michigan Farm Bureau, en cour age an d r ew ard the Pr 0- the farmer's position with the "Feeding for a Future in MICHICAN FARM NEWS on of utility lines and high- duc tiIon an d prepara tiIOn 0f agrr- . Ins ectle of Fo d autobiography, Mr. Brody be- social and economic structure of Dairying." This Farmers Week 6 ays, Michigan farmers are x- gins by recalling his own boy- January 1, 1960 _ri ncing serious problems in cuIt ura 1 pro due t s 0f desira . bl e Dairying, meat, poultry, fruits h.ood and young manhood, spent - the state and the nation shifted dairy program will be at An.. mn ction with the laying of d d d bl lit ld ~J drastically, and the greatest thony Hall, Thursday, February an epen a e qua 1 y wou and vegetables are major di-I in St. Joseph County. These first technological revolution in agri- 4, starting at 9:30 a.m. ip lin and utility cables in . prove equally beneficial to grow- two h tel'S 0 ise . t Organiz d sportsmen, repre- ers and consumers. We feel visions of present-day agricul- , c ap "c mprr an ill er- culture since the eighteenth cen- How much protein should you ich a way a not to int rf r t d b th Michig Unit d ture and their control should be esting, sensitively-done recollec- tury came to its comn etion. sen e y. ell a~ that this objective would be at- closely allied to the producers. tion of, w~at life was like in add to a heavy feeding of corn ith pr ntt and future farm 1.~ .t' n drainage. Conservation Clubs. and ItS afflli-I tained by passage of a Seal of The production, processing and rural Michigan before the turn As the productive capacity of silage? How's your back now ates, and organized farmers IQuality Law for Michigan-grown distribution of food products I'S of the century and shortly after the American farm increased days? Ever get sore from lug- through Grange and Farm Bu f d t twenty-fold, outstripping the ging feed? Corne'in and listen to any companies have been . - arm pro uc s. all part of modern-day agricul- -th~. kerose~e lamps, patent ery negligent in installing their ~eau, are working together to I We point out that such a pro- ture, or what is termed agri- medicines, swimming holes and needs of the populace, new sets Bob Maddex talk about feed rcilities. Farmer' improve farm 1'-portsman rela- gram would be entirely volun- fields have ttons business, woodstoves of another day, as of agricultural problems emerg- handling. d d h' b ed, problems far different from Should you feed aureomycin ~ n crossed with underground . tary an a vocate t at It e Inspections r ating to produc- well as tJ:e long hard hours of those of the early days before to dairy cows? MSU has some pes and cables regardless of h ,~ I established on a self-supporting tion, processing, and marketing backbreaking work be~ore the World War I. ace or depth. This renders it ~lubs We comm~nd t e sl?0rtsmen S I basis, with the revenue from the of food should be performed by advent of modern machinery. answers from 1,000 dairy cows. for their efforts m. educat- sale of seals financing the in- Mr. Brody's narrative of how npossible to construct adequate Henry Hewitt of Elkton has a mg hunters as to ~he rights of spections and administration. or under the direction of the The reader may share the au- these developed, and of the ainage, There is great risk and farmers and promoting the "Ask anger involved in crossing the e I Michigan Department of Agrt- thor's memory of the warmth \of Farm Bureau's turbulent course herd of Holsteins making 14,356 b . th Farmer First" program. This The grading should be done by eu Iture. the kitchen stove on a cold win- through oom, depression, war, lbs. of milk and 503 Ibs. of but- nes with drainage tile. ~oiI?-tprogram has been effective a Federal-State grader or by an ter's morning; he may get an and technological change epito- terfat. He wil] tell how he raises We urge that all future con- in improving .rural-ur.ban under-, inspector trained and approved For a Healthy inkling too of how it was to mizes the history of American replacements. ruction of p ipelines and utility standing ~n~ 111 reducing farmer- I by the Michigan Department of Da· y In u ry pump water by hand for forty agriculture in general over the Jack Budd has achieved na- tbl s be install d in such a man- I unter friction. Agriculture. There should also head of live tock when the wind- past half-century. tional fame with a Holstein r as not to interfere ~ith ex- be . a commodity committee ~o Michigan dairy farmers will be mill failed to work. . Though the author has recom- breed record of 1,529 lbs. of but- ting or future surfac or sub- a r e Law assist ~e Depa~ent of Agri-. best served in the long run by Threading through the early mendations to make concerning terfat and a lactation average in trIaee drainage systems. ~ulture in developing and carry- a dairy industry that remains part of the book are these recol- the farmer's problems today, he 1959 of 16,364 Ibs. of milk and Pipeline companies and cable "The present law permits move- mg out the details of the pro- free from unnecessary goVern-llections of the quiet unity of warns his readers to "face the 635 lbs. of butterfat. Jack will impanies hould pay for any ment of up to 6 Christmas trees gram. mental e con 0 m i e regulations. -------------...:-~-----------------------------:__---:----~------- iture ineonv nienc and extra by any person without their be-I While Michigan has been Dairy firms should continue to cpen in 1 ed in cro in ing accompanied by a bill of sale marking time in this field, sev- I compete on the basis of quality, \ ' ich u ilrti s with op n itches, or other evidence of ownership. I eral other states have enacted service, and price. We would le lin s, or oth r drainage fa- It is estimated that this loophole legislation incorporating 0u r like to retain a business climate I Itti s. results in the theft of at least ideas and have been benefiting wherein the adoption of new 100,000 Chri tmas trees annually thereby. e r commend that th State from private property, public ighway Department properly land and along roadsides, We Ian for surface and subsurface urge reduction of the exemption 5 a e Departme practices of processing and dis- tribution would be encouraged. Ch -k Livability of While we believe in competi- ainage 0 agricultural lands from 6 to 1. Agriculture Laboratory tion, we are disturbed by the fact trough which new highway con- that ;ome dairy product distribu-! ruction is proce ding. Personnel tors engage in practices that H nting and Horton have the effect of destroying I We r commend to Farm Bu- r pa ct We are proud of the new con- their competitors. Unfair trade iau members that they have a trol laboratory of the Michigan practices are a matter of moral, roperly surveyed drainage plan In the Horton Trespass Act, Department of Agriculture which ethical and economic judgments. )1' their farm available in ad- Michigan farmers have a legal is probably the most complete tool to control hunting on farms Legislation now exists to con- nee of any utility installations and modern of its kind in the trol unfair practices in interstate " highway construction. and farm woodlots. Pressure by United States. conservation clubs on their own commerce. Some cases are now For the most efficient utiliza- members and on other hunters is tion of these facilities, increased being tried that may further ak clarify the situation and give di- rection for future actions. These Us rs of State Pa ks in Mich- .an are incr asing tremendously ach year. Facilities are over- EDITOR AL may also serve as a guide for state regulations, ' rowded. In order to maintain (Continued from Page 5) In the interest of controlling I id improve our parks, we f 1 unfair trade practices in intra- iat users of State Parks in son, Mrs. Kenneth Corey, Mrs. Clare Barton, Mrs. I state movement of dairy pro- ducts we urge the consideration HE • • • THE GUIRA EE I ITI G! lichigan should pay a small fee. Kenneth Kapplinger, and Mrs. Walter Harger. of recommendations made by the The Michigan delegation attended a Michigan Special Subcommittee of the Select Committee on Small Busi- MR. POULTRYMAN ••. THERE'S NO SHOP AROUND AND TRY TO MATCH breakfast December 14 and on that day took part ness of the United States House reason to be in doubt when you buy it. We know that you can't even come in several commodity conferences, the Organiza- of Representatives. The recom- chick starter feeds now. Just buy Farm close to it. This guarantee and the mendations in sum mar yare tion, In urance and Young Peoples meetings. these: Bureau's Hi-Efficiency 20°,/0 Chick Starter feed are just additional examples of what One of the highlights of the genera sessions as "1. R e qui republication of Crumbles and you'll be getting the best your Farm Bureau is doing to give you prices, discounts, rebates, allow- feeds that your money can buy. AND extra benefits when you buy the Farm the appearance and m sage of Miss ary ances, commissions, loans, and gifts by all sellers; DON'T MISS THIS EXTRA ••• you get Bureau way. It does pay to do business Hodge, American Dairy A sociation Princess. he a guarantee IN WRITING that your "2. Prohibit p r ice discrim- wlth yourself • • . what more proof is is the daughter of former Michigan Farm Bureau minations which would have the chicks will live six weeks if fed this needed than this unprecedented guaran- effect of substantially lessening President and Mrs. Ward Hodge of Sanilac County. competition or tending to create Farm Bureau Hi-Efficiency Feed. tee and this proven feed? Farm Bur au Young People from several states a monopoly; and, "3. Provide for process ... contributed balance and enjoyment with their cap.. for temporary injunctive relief pending i suance of final orders rm ea HI· ff eie ey Z % -Iek arter Crumbles··s the ably rendered musical and entertainment numbers. in litigated cases.' reason your Farm Bureau Deale These were interspersed between the reports and can make this guarantee! / We would support legislation addre es. which would prohibit sales of 20°,10 CHICK STARTER CRUMBJ.:ES FARM BUREAU'S HI-EFFICIENCY dairy products at prices below Th,e Purdue University Glee Club, assisted by a cost and other types of unfair is just one of he new Hi-Efficiency feeds 20°,10 Chick Starter Crumbles has been chorus of young women, inspir d the great con.. trade practices. Such legislation that will be -coming to you during 1960. formulated with you in mind, Mr. Poultry- should provide for issuance of It is a vastly improved starting feed. It man. Your Farm Bureau Feed Depart- vention to the highest endeavor with their superb temporary restraining orders by the regulatory authority or tem- contains a coccidiostat. It has added fats ment wants to give you the best feeds rendition of "Home Sw t Horne" and "Silent porary injunctive relief by the for extra energy ••• lower fiber oontent available. It is loaded with ingredients ight." courts pending the final di posi- for greater digestibility • • • improved that will develop your chicks into high- tion of litigated cases. W· nyevents balance of amino aoid for. faster f h- producing birds ~hat will make you k reminded Any new legislaiion should erlng. money. me of th ir contr t with our ine rienced efforts hav the effect of pre erving of the rl years. competition to the great po sible extent. We would oppose P rti ci tio in he arm Bur au p ograms any legislation which would seek W • a • Feed Dealer to fix price, control' production and ying to glv co through four decades has developed mutual confi .. or restrict produc rs in their I ird y u want. d indi i also This was not so evi- righ to bargain. is being eveloped with • and We are opp sed to additional larmer-controlled feed m "it costs in 0 ernment and further- r conflicts, more we believ the entire dairy y d w industry rould best be serv d ith respect by lacing th administration of ith humor and any milk marketing law in the hop herever you hand of th Michigan Depart- see this emblem. ment of Agriculture, in tead of It's your guide to in a ilk Marketin Com is- Bureau of quality produme for ·on. bettercfa • io • ounty arm I 29 0 th 1 uron, C Chippewa-s-Mrs. Clayton wn- son, Brimley, Box 56, R-l. Clare-Mrs. oy an Wilbur Waldron, Gaylord, R-2. '\ Ottawa-Mrs. Merle Herrinton, 1. llendale, R. -1 M H rbert cates, that is, C'sbbli.shin. t lal Ion a an. dID u. 1. IC S. popul tion basis, with n nth r el m nt. bing considered. g Scn~- t botl ot 11 F l' Clare, R-2. Presque Isle - e ureau Secretarie 1'5. Clinton-Miss Esther Robinson, Paull, Hawks. At tha fme t e voters turned 103 E State St., St. Johns. Saginaw-Mrs. Ethel A. Nich- down the C.I.O. proposal and Delta-Mrs Alb rt Whybrew ols, Box 1169, Saginaw. adopted the provisions for a ' F oIIowing h d add f C t R 'd R' e 'R-1 ' Sanilac Mrs. Mary Ellen Balanced Legislature which are t e names an resses 0 ounty api IV 1', L u Sherid I Klaty, 237 E. Sanilac si, San- VI re promoted by the Farm Bu~ Farm Bureau secretaries, to whom new membership Eaton - Mrs. es ie en an, dusky. . r au and many oth r trade and . . b 142 S. Pearl St., Charlotte.. I Shiawassee - Mrs. S h I r 1e) pl'ofessional groups and citizen applications and Farm Bureau' dues for 1960 may e Emmet-Mrs. Roscoe WIlliams, Brown, 213 North Saginaw sc, organizations. mailed. Please address as: Mrs. Elizabeth McArthur, 41t:~~~:~n ~~~ pe~~:~~he Mc- Owosso. . B 1 h B Sec'y Alcona County Farm Bureau, Harrisvi e, . '11 R 2 I .'. "', C~rron, G-2501 Flushing Road, rows, 81047N. Main, Memphis. St. ClaIr-Mrs. eu a u - T e C.I.O. proposal car- ried in 0 y t 0 of Mich- Mic · hiigan, etc. Flmt. . GladwlI~-Mrs. Dorothy Badg- 113 E. Main St., Centreville. S1. Joseph-Miss Marie BobID, igan's 83 counlies. Alcona - Mrs. Elizabeth Mc- Main and South Henry St., Bay er, Gla~wm, R-3. Tuscola-MIss Loretta Klrkpat. The proposal for a Balanced . '11 R 2 City. Gratiot-Mrs. Leona Vance, 128 . Arthur, Harrisvi e. -. 11 N P'R' St Ith rick, Box 71, Caro. Legi lature received a favorable the Whirlpool machine Benzie-Mrs. Hermie Rockwe , me rver ., aca. V B M s Katherine 1 ajority in 80 counties. The ac- Allegan - Mrs. Ruth DeVer- .Hillsdale-s-Mrs Margaret Love- I an uren- rs. Grandvue Ho pital. ville, 227 Hubbard St., Allegan. Beulah. less 47 S Howeli St. Hillsdale. Johansen, Paw Paw, R. 2. B tual vote was as follows: C.I.O. Al M E th K d Berrien-Mrs. •Velma Wire, P. ,. , , Washtenaw - Mrs. Emma propo at, For, 924,242; Against, Cheboygan County enjo ed a pena- rs. s er enne y, O. Box 113, Berrien Springs. Houghton-Mrs. Dorothy Rus- Howeisen. 2679 Saline Road, 1,415,355. The proposal for a Posen, R-l. Branch-Mrs. Milo D. Jones, ka, R-1, Box 30, Chassell. Ann Arbor R-4 le son on outdoor cookery given alanced Legislature, For, 1.269,- by Miss Hamlin, home a ent. Antrim-Richard Wieland, Ells- 16 North Hanchett Street, Cold- Huron - Mrs. Barbara Bouck, Wayne-Mrs. Robert Simmons, n07; Agains , 975,518. orth. 717North Van Dyke St., Bad Axe. 51140 Geddes Road, Belleville. They have a fine program plan- Arenac - Mrs. Evelyn Shinn, water. Ingham-Mrs. Dorothy Surato, Wexford-s-Mrs. Richard Brehm, ned for this year. It appears that the folks who Standish. Calhoun - Mrs. Harry King, 245 ~. Jefferson St., Mason. Tustin, R-2. ould decide how hey ant the . Room 16, Town Hall. Marshall. lorna _ Mrs. Lester Covert, Emmet County. A very success- Baraga - Mrs. ~alond TItus, Cass-Mrs. Erma Fraze, Box 111lh N. Depot St., Ionia. ] egislative di tricts apportioned ful Rural-Urban dinner in the 628 East Broad St., LAnse. • 187, 720 E. State St., Cassopolis. losco-Mrs. William Herriman, t are the citizens of the State. 4-H Center where we serv d an. 13 Barry-Mrs. LaVera Jo~ncock, Charlevoix-Fred Willis, Char- Tawas City. T y had an opportunity to ex- several hundred guests. Mr. 106 North State St., Ha tings, levoix, R-2. Iron-Mrs. John Serena, Iron pres themsel es on this issue Iarjorie Karker, speaking on Bay - Mrs. Russell Madison, Cheboygan-Mrs. Tom Bake!', River R-2. . (Continued from Page 1) and did so in a rather convinc- Citizenship spoke a challenge to ing and conclusive manner. awaken to dang rs of SOCIalism. -_.- - -- Isabella - Mrs. Marie Farnan, bind its successors and frequent- 301 E. Pickard St .. Mt. Pleasant ly a temporary tax becomes per- Communism and our indiffer- Jackson-Miss Gloria DeWitt, . anent and the plan to recon- to Farmer enees. •.•.•...-HO 5550 Lansing Ave., Jackson. stitute the Veterans' Tru t Fund er K Ray Askins pictured for urban DRI KERS Kalamazoo-Miss Mary Agar, may be carried out or it may b 5130 South 12th St., Kalamazoo. repudiated. ,Kalkaska-Mrs. Hugh Nave, You arc most cordially invited of Farm Bureau. to attend all of the Farmers' Week gues ts the growth and functions Otsego County Women's Com- PROVIDE A CONSTANT SUPPLY Kalkaska, R-l. It has been frequently suggest- activities, Febi uary 1-5, 19 O. If Kent-Mrs. Betty Wakefield ed that Michigan citizens should you can t make i , tune your radio mittee had an outstanding can- N.E., Grand be given an opportunity next l to WKAR-870 on the dial. The cer program for early detection OF FRESH, .CLEAN WATER! MODEL EPHD.4 • 4 DOOR DRINKER fi365 Plainfield, Rapids 5. I November to vote on whether or dairy program will be broadcast I Lapeer-Mrs. Alice Abbott, 148 not they favor amending the direct each day from 10:00 to and T 0 Women" at the Gay- of di ease. Sh ~ d a film "Time Top quality construc- W. Park St., Lapeer. I State Constitution to permit 12:00a. m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. 'Lenawee - Mrs. Alice Collins. raising the Sales Tax rate from The Farm Service Hour will be pre ent. Two doctors were pres- lord Theatre with 250 women tion, 14 gauge trough cnt to answer written questio 1;3 4025 South Adrian Road, Adrian, 3% to 4%. heard as usual from 12:00 to 1:00 and doors, fiberglass from the group. R-l. ,The State Senate in mid-De- p, m. and several outstanding insulation. Mud pan, Livingston - Mrs. Betty Press- I cernber passed by a vote of 27-2, programs will be tape recorded clean ouf doors and ler, 214 N Walnut St .. Hnwpll Senate Joint Resolution "K" and broadcast later during Farm- D heavy duty float. fac- ~ackinac: - Luce -:- Mrs. Velda which proposed submitting to ers' Week. tory installed 250 Arciszewski, Engadine. the voters authorization for the Mrs. Ken Corey, Ch irman watt, thef" ostatkally : Macomb-Mrs. Evelyn Hawk- Legislature to raise the Sales Slephenson n-i contrelled heater. ins, 59015 Romeo-Plank Road, Tax rate to 4%. However the Lots of people are always ready Washington. House took no action on' this to give you the benefit of their Chippewa County Women' SEE THESE MODELS held its December TODAY! Marquette-Alger - Mrs. Vilho .proposal. I~·g~n:o::.r:an:c:e:.. -..:.. -:.. ......-~ ~ _ Matson, Skandia, Box 39. A t thi d ff' ti 4. Manistee-Mrs. George Hom- wo- 11' s a Irm~ rve VOLe 1 M . t R 1 of the total membership of each Attractively pric'ed A 0 LY $50 85 each mMa amsE~ -'L S tts~lnl- co VI e. er . Mecosta-Mrs. Margaret Fitz- sn F d . k branch of the Legislature is re- re eric s, quired for submission of a Con- tit u.lOna ti 1 amen elmen.t It' .. is gerald, Big Rapids, R-l. possible that. such a ~aJonty MODEL EPHD·2 • 2 DOOR Menominee-Mrs. sick Daggett R-I. '.' Elmer Bu- could be. obtained on thIS. mea- j sure durmg the 1960 se sion. If not, the only other ay to get ry or ~Idland - Mrs. Roy Varner the proposition on the ballot SPECIAL RATE to Farm Bureau members: 25 words for 1 for each edition. Addi- Has some top q"arrty r MId~and, R-3. . would be the petition method. features as the four M~saukee - Mrs. Bonrue Bur- tional words 5 cents each per edition. Figures like 12 or 12.50 count as one ord. door drinker iIIu.trat$:l kett, McBain, R-l... There is already talk that if o -MEMBER ad ertisers: 10 cents per word one edition. Two or more editions Monroe - Mrs. VIola Eipperle, that becomes necessary various take ra e of 8 cents per word per edition. All cia sifi dads ar ca h with order. above, but has cast iron >{300 Ida West Roa , Ida. trade and p ofessional groups trough. Montcalm-Mrs. L. J. Fare, PO may unite their efforts in such Box 386, Stanton. a petition campaign. The Mich- 1 AQENTS WANTED 15 NOTE: Either of these ONLY Montmorency - Mrs. J e a n igan Farm Bureau has been in- 3 BABY CHICKS Crank, P. O. Box 98, Atlanta. vited to participate in such all drinkers Is available without the heater. $43 21 each Muskegon - Mrs. Allee Allen, effort. Whether or not it would 1290 Canada Road, Bailey, R-l. do so would be a decision to be Newaygo-Mrs. Carroll Robm- made by the State Board of Di- son, Grant, R-l. re tor I SEE YOUR FARM BUREAU DEALER TODAY! Northwest Michigan-Mrs. La- Following final adjournment ceal Donner, 144 Hall Street, f the 1959 session of the Michi- t Traverse City. gan Legislature we were able t Oakland-Mrs. Marion B. Sut- make a summary of what hap- ton, Holly, R-3. pened to the bills on which the Oceana-Mrs. Ami! Johnson, Michigan Farm Bureau had a Shelby, R-2. definite position. Ogernaw - Mrs. Arnold Mat· We prepared a 10-page report thews, Alger, R-I. listing the fate of 142 bills, in- Osceola-Mrs. Fred A. John~ eluding 13 on which no Farm I son, Hersey, R-l. Bureau position had been estab- --~----------~--~--~--~~~---- ~~ T~wM~~w~a7 letter to each Minuteman with Special Offer to FARM BUREAU MEM ERS copies to members of County Farm Bureau Legislative Com- mittees, C 0 u n t y Legislative I Chairmen of Farm Bureau Wo- • men, Directors 0 f Michigan a eY Farm Bureau and Presidents and Secretaries of County Farm Bureaus. This summary revealed that 30 of the bills favored by the Michigan Farm Bureau were en- o ?• acted during the 1959 session. Also, 61 bills opposed by the Farm Bureau were not passed, having been killed in commit- tee or on the floor. Most of these were defeated in the house of origin but some were headed off in the second chamber. will present up t 2 w r s of classified advertising, Only 1 bill opposed by th including your nam an a ress, in one issue f the Farm Bureau was pa sed and that was vetoed by the Gover- Michigan Farm News. It is read by 72,3 1 e not' in line with our recommen- bers of the Michigan Farm Bureau. This bargain dations to him and efforts whi we carried on to stimulate other is less than half our regu e assitied a vertising rate. groups to take similar action. Of course, we never secure all that we want in any se sion. For instance, 37 bills which we fa- Please send your classified by January 29 for the February 1 edition. vored were not passed. Most of Extra words over 25 at 5 cents each. Figures like 12.50 or them may well be regarded as for all kind of new Case farm and utility quipm nt. Knipco 1~ etc, count as one w rd. See Ads .for classifications. unfinished busine s and will be portabl h at XB. Patz barn c1 anors, 'a part of our program this year. ilo unloadars, Wright saws, Plone r .eed corn. Fin t quality, perform- an proven. Bin a'. achinery. rv- Reapportionment. You may ice, Burlington, Michigan. Phone have been interested in some no 7-7569. (Calhoun County) (l-4t-3(p) 11 a publicity which appeared a few weeks ago to the effect that Au- airHAY DRYER-Patented feature tor mow drying. controlled- ew de- gust Scholle, President of the sign. Writ, Otta a Sales MF 321, MICHIGAN FARM NEWS State A.F.L.-C.I.O., petitioned Holland, l1cblgan. (12-tf-17b) 11 1 the State Supreme Court to de- t P. O. Box 960 SILO .•-LOADER--Acorn's unique Lansing, Michigan Date ............•...........................•...•.........•• clare the reapportionment pro- dir ct-flow, high speed chain saw, 1 visions of our Michigan Consti- cuts, gathers, and unloads silage at PRE-WAR AUTO PARTS. Oas- big capacity. Literature rr e. rite tution to be unconstitutional on O'tta a ales ~rF 321, Holland, • Dch- kets, Mugs, valves, seat covers, elu klb Please publish my •...............•....•.............•word ad for .••......•.......•......•....•.•times startIng with the plate , muffler and pipes. Write your the grounds that they conflict ian. (12-tf-26b) 11 needs. lax Murdock, 7400 Textile with a provision of the Federal Road, Ypsilanti, Mieb1~an. (Wa.eh- February 1 editio". I enlese $ . Constitution. ten&; Co nty) (11-at-23p) 1S .. If he doesn't force some ·G OUTFIT COMPL TE. Clas ificat • . change in Michigan's Senatorial Districts in the meantime, he inch pipe and sprtnk) centrifugal pump, V8 motor, 6 inch intake. 1945 elete track King Wi thinks all of the tate Senators b ct harvester. •.frs. Gladys Monroe, 1 Sterling R-I, _1ichlgan. (Arenac should be nominated and elect- CoUll ) (1-2t-25p) 18 ed at large this year. You can 13 FARM MACHINERY readily appreciate how confus- 36 ing and impractical that would STO~"'E IClCER. for sale. Located be. a.t Lapeer, MichIgan. For further de tail call or see Robert Taylor, At . - torney-at-Iaw. 101 Elsie Building , In OODl1ectiOD with this whole LapeElr, lch~n. Phone MO ii-3M! (Uipeer County) (1- t-25p) 18 situation, it is well to remember that in 1952 Michigan voters had OLI\""".ZR 77 DIESJJL TRACTOR. Had the opportunity lo adopt a Con- about 40 hours work on it. Al~'Q, stitutional amendment relative power lUt eultrvatoes, or, weighted garden tra.c wheels, d18c, mowe r, - to apportionment which was cult! a tor, bJ&()e to me.ke 8I1O'W p!(1W sponsored and promoted by the Good conditt . Irs. Gladys M-onroe , terllng R-2, • n,.hfgan. (Arpn8. c C.I.O. It contained the provi- County) (l-2t-36p) 13 ........... .-.e..-.-. oid ___ Iahifi y Losse y a urea Discussion Topics Amel--ican FB FARMERS INVITED o • o anuary, Nat'} RUI-al These topics were chosen by your State Discussion Topic Committee from the resUlts of the ballots returned by Com- Mo,'es Into c ground M,aterial for Program in January by Our munity Farm Bureaus. Feb. School Reorganization Issues in Michigan. Marl-cting Dealt 1 Meet, 570 ommunity Farm Bureau Discussion Groups Coordinator DON ALD D. KINSEY of Educsaicn and Research Mar. What a Farmer Stands to Lose by a Farm Accident. To Err is Human The American annual convention Farm Bureau at Chicago, Grand Rapids Danger With Animal The catch in all this is that Dec. 14-17 voted unanimously to Grand Rapids will be the scene A story told by a speaker at the Michigan Farm Farmers have often been ac- Be sure to read your Discussion Article in fhe Michigan farmers are subject to common establish an AFBF marketing af- of the 15th National Conference Farm News. AUend your Community Farm Bureau meet- and human errors. They get filiate designed to get more bar- Bureau Women's conv ntion in November can help cused of holding too much con- on Rural Health on February 25 busy. They forget. They put gaining power for farmers with fidence in animals on the farm. ings. Have your voice in Farm Bureau affairs. to 27, 1960. This conference is s t the stage for our topic. some matters off till tomorrow, food processors and distributors. That "pet" bull that was raised under the sponsorship of the II just like everyone else. Every- from a calf, for example. (Thank to defend yourself. cles.; adding to the hazard. Traffic The marketing affiliate will American Medical Association. A certain Air Force General hitched a ride aboard goodness the Artificial Breeders is forced over into lanes of on- one makes mistakes. publish information on prices, a Navy seaplane en route to a new base. Also on Association is helping to make ivestock The coming vehicles. He who creates The court holds us all respon- supply and demand to help Rural people are invited to aUend the sessions at the board was an Admiral of the Navy. The General them scarce on farms today l) Law is Strict the hazard is liable-at least in sible for our neglect and our farmers plan production and to Pantlind Hotel. part-s-for an accident. Even if mistakes. A friend will usually improve farm income. Bulls are generally recognized Where do you stand if your the driver of the car or truck got the urge to fly the seaplane. He asked the by courts as being unpredictable forgive us for our human faults The theme of the Conference livestock get onto the highway that hit you is held partly re- and mishaps. Not so, the court. The AFBF marketing organi- Admiral if it could be arranged to let him take over animals. "Tame" ones suddenly and cause an accident? Or if sponsible along with you-you We cannot plead that "we didn't zation will service farmers co- will be "Meeting Challenges with go vicious. Before a court it is they get onto another property cannot collect for your smashed Responsibility." The program the controls. The Admiral was agreeable, and the a careless mistake of the farmer mean any harm." operatives, conduct research on will feature such topics as: and cause damage? Who is re- machinery and your own in- What can we do to protect our- contract terms and may nego- pilot gave hi~ seat to the General. if one suddenly goes berserk and sponsible'? juries. "It ain't worth it!" selves from human error? We tiate agreements with processors The importance of food in gores someone. The farmer would The la w is pretty strict in such can insure. I am not selling in- and distributors. The G neral njoyed himself, maneuvering the be held responsible. So, keep all cases! Whenever damage or in- Kids and minors-they just surance. I have nothing to gain health, the immunizing of farm The convention suggested that families to epidemic diseases, big seaplane "to get the feel of it:' On arriving animals-dangerous ones - pro- jury results from livestock be- love to drive the power machin- by what I say he e. But I would first consideration be given to modern health methods in 4-H perly penned, fenced or tethered. ing on the highway, the owner ery! Lots of farm folks let them point out that the farmer with- at the ba e, he aimed the plane for a neat three- the bargaining position of fruit work, our responsibilities to our What about that "good watch of the animals is generally held "Why, with the tractor they can out liability insurance is as bad and vegetable producers, and older rural population, and ca- dog?" Will he attack a stranger responsible because it is almost almost do a man's work!" And off as a nudist in a thistle patch. point landing on the airstrip of the field. The Ad- who comes to the door-or just impossible for him to prove that kids take the machinery across service other commodity groups reers in the field of medicine. I recognize that insurance was as soon as possible. miral grabbed him by the shoulder. "No! No! bark? Barking dogs do sometimes he is free of neglect. and down the roads. There will be no charge for invented to protect against the bite. The salesman who loses a There are few exceptions. Some of the kids just can't re- registration to people who attend • General! You have to land this plane on the thing that I find hardest to con- river I" trouser leg and a bit of hide as Michigan law prohibits all live- sist the temptation he slams the car door may bring stock from being loose on the rip" when they get on the road. to "let her trol-human error! Farmers Petroleum the conference. Farm people have many problems in the field of The General zoomed the plane up and around, a belly laugh. But he may have roads unless the County Super- And they lack the traffic experi- the last laugh-in court! visors of the particular county ence of the adult auto driver. If you' declare that you can get along without such insurance, et $60 ,081 health. A very good representa- tion of rural people is important. declare that stock is permitted They are prone to take greater (Continued from Page 1) then brought it down in a smooth glide on the Such callers are not trespass- that is your privilege. But on a to roam and graze without being risks. Records show this. modern farm-your neck is out a Hodge, Snover; Blaque Knirk, Trying to Reduce ers. They have a legal right to confined in fenced fields. water. Red-faced, he rose from the pilot's seat. approach your home in safety. The percentage of farm and mile! Quincy; Allen F. Rush, Lake Or- Forage Crop Losses So-if your livestock gets out (PS. Yes, I do carry liability ion; Elton Smith, Caledonia; Al- "Admiral," he said, "that was the most stupid If you know that the dog is farm-highway accidents with bert Armhein, Ypsilanti; William Michigan farmers now lose 25 -get going! The law generally insurance, and with Farm Bu- vicious to strangers, and if a stands against you. youngsters is high. Parents are Bartz, St. Joseph; Charles Got- to 35 per cent of nutrients in thing I have ever done! I should have my stars reau.) caller is injured, 'your escape held responsible in cases of high- thard, Buckley; Thomas Koning, their forage crops through har- from a damage suit may depend Carelessness Most way accidents involving their vesting and storage problems. taken away for that. I was confused. But I'll Marne. upon the tolerance of the caller. Frequent Cause children. Many of these accidents Suggestions The board of directors elected This loss can be cut in about never be confused again." But the next caller may not be are fatal to the youngsters. its officers: Thomas Koning, pres- half through better harvesting so charitable! 1. Make a list of the things and storage practices, believes a Whereupon he opened the door and stepped into Agricultual practices have ident; Allen F. Rush, vice-pres- that you can think of that might should changed with modern farming. ident; Jack C. McKendry, secre- committee of forage authorities, the river! Worse still-if you Safeguards bring a suit for damages against at Michigan State University. It "sic" the dog onto a caller, or Causes for liability suits have a farmer. tary; L. S. Monroe, treasurer. be in for it! The best policy is even a trespasser, you are gui ty changed with them. Today, most The best safeguard against will report at Farmers' Week, Why Dama e to "put things straight" as you of an act intended to cause per- lawsuits come to court from claims for damages and other 2. Now-make a list of the Few ships arrive at their desti- Feb. 3. careless handling of farm equip- Claim Develop go. sonal injury. This is an act of ment on the roads and highways. painful losses is good judgment things that farmers can do to nation without a bit of guiding MICHIGAN "assault." and good management. Know avoid losses that might result and a lot of pushing-the same FARM NEWS Certain words bulk large in Reasonable Care Modern traffic is fast. Farm your hazards of the farm. Re- from damage claims. seems to apply to humans. 8 January 1, 1960 this subject of liability. They are: equipment is slow-moving. Some Human Carelessness ... Thought- The law requires that the farm Tre passers and farmers assume that they have lessness Neglect. .. Accident. operator or resident shall exer- a right to move "right down the .. Injury Death and Damages. cise reasonable care to prevent Guests road" with their machinery. .. Who is to blame? These words injury or damage to others. Loose O. K., but they take long chances bricks, open 'electric switches People who come to your with their lives and their re- loom large in courts of law. They and exposed wires, faulty con- farm do have different status. sources. become more than words. trols or parts on machinery left There are invited guests. There A damage suit can "raise hob" "to do for awhile" or cobbled up are chance callers-or "licensees" The smart farmer stays to the with a farmer's plans. A heavy -such things can be trouble- like" that salesman we mentioned. shoulder of the road. He crosses judgment against him can sweep makers. And there are trespassers who when traffic assures a safe pas- away more than a good year's enter your property without per- sage. In this he has to use sound income. It may ruin him com- They may Injure the farmer mission and by routes not nor- judgment. Yes-there are broken pletely-put him out of business himself-or some member of his mally open to the public. beer bottles thrown along the k and strand d! It is not family. Damage suits are less roadside by passing motorist. enough to know the laws of lia- likely from this sort of accident The fa.rmer owes fullest pro- They cut tractor tires. Tires are bility. That helps! But it is also -but there are suffering and tection and safety to his invited expensive. We resent the dam- necessary to take steps to avoid handicap, medical and hospital guests. He cannot be responsible age. But a serious accident can being caught by the force of bills to pay. If it is someone for accidents resulting from their be more expensive. these laws. outside the family circle who is own carelessness, of course. But Wisdom says-give fast traffic hurt or killed, and the farmer's they may be unfamiliar with the a wide berth! The farmer can Ounce of Prevention negligence can be proved, then normal dangers on the farm, and help by putting up warning sig- the storm flags are flying, and should be given warning about nals-a flag pole above the Staying out of a lawsuit for there are days of serious worry them. equipment and red lights and re- damages is 99 % good manage- and possible loss ahead. The "licensee" who comes to flecting tape on the machinery ment and good judgment. On the farm by way of the normal for night travel. the highway, it is the driver who The Hired Help entrance has every reason to ex- violates the rules of the road- pect a safe entry and exit, He can stay well off the road who gets angry horns blown at The farmer owes "reasonably stranger though he may be. after passing the brow of a hill him-who gets into trouble and safe working conditions" to his or a curve. He should be sure ends up in court. He causes most hired help, too. Hired farm The farmer owes less obliga- that oncoming traffic has a good of the accidents. workers have not, up to now, tion to the trespasser. But he chance to see his equipment in come under the Workmen's Com- is not allowed to make his farm plenty of time to avoid it. He On the farm, the farmer who pensation Law. Workers can ~l- premises dangerous in order to should watch traffic both ways. fails to keep his house in order .:va~s sue farm employers for In- trap the trespasser. To a large He should clear his equipment to is a candidate for trouble. He Jur~es suffered In the cou.rs,e. of degree, the fellow who shinnies the roadside to open the way and thinks himself too busy to both- their farm employment activities. over the fence on the back forty clear traffic jams. He should ex- er with the little things that may Who may be held responsible takes his own risks until the ercise his right to live-and not 1 ad to damage or injury, or farmer knows that he is there! insist on his right to be killed. by the court? What are the avoids the expense for proper re- normal risks of farm work? Did Once you have discovered hi Whose neck is out? There are pairs. He can be pcnnywise and the worker himself get careless'? presence, you are required to pro- many former Michigan farmers- pound foolish. Does a farmer guarantee safety tect him from injury. You must either dead or broke-who could It must be admitted that some to his hired help? These are warn him of dangers. You can- testify that it would have been injuries, deaths and damages re- questions that come into 'a farm- not remove him by personal at- wiser to use caution. The high- sult from the carelessness of the er's mind if a worker meets with tack, no matter how much you ways are public property. Slow- victims. But you dare not aamble a mishap. "Where do I stand?" are tempted to do so. moving vehicles are regarded as that this will be the reason. a hazard-farm equipment or Well,-if the farme; can show that due care was taken to pro- You can call an officer of the not. On multi-lane highways, If a caller fa.lls through a vide normally safe working con- law and enter a complaint against they are warned to keep to the loos board in your porch or him. You can hale him into right. barn; if he gets cracked on the ditions - free of unnecessary court. But you cannot take the skull by a falling rafter, tool or risks-he can present a strong oth r object; if he stumbles over case in his own defense. law into your own hands, ex- Many Road Hazards cept at your own risk. 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