• • Vol. 38, No. 3 38th Year Ie 19a MARCH 1, 1960 Leglsla lure as Many s o In Congress Farm abor l~istory Helps Chart Our Course CLARK L. BRODY Lesisla ion As the end of my active years in the Michigan Major Issue Farm Bureau approached, the Board of Directors Michigan is the third state in ST ANLEY M. POWELL assigned 'me the opportunity to record its history. the union in the use of seasonal Legislaiiv Counsel for M' chig n rm Bureau farm labor. . I was glad to undertake the project hoping it The new domestic farm labor Michigan's lawmak rs ar going to b might be of assistance to you who are carrying the regulations approved by Secre- tary of Labor James P. Mitchell ingly busy if they compl t their Ion b mid- F arm Bureau's present responsibilities and to those became effective December 20, lfJ59. Farm labor legislation b- April. They a e 797 bills and bout a r who carryon in the future. one of the maj or is sues to be proposed constitutional amendm nt to con id I~ is well to take an occasional back sight on past considered by Congress. The regulations by S cretary Altho O'hmany of th se bills ar n't n print d t developments in order to better chart our course Mitchell were issued under he the committees ha e to reach-a deci ion t th i ahead. as erted authority of the Wag- ner-Peyser Act of 1933. This was fate by March 9. That is th final date for r po t- The Michigan Farm Bureau of 1960 is the prod- Discuss Farm Labor Legislation the Act that created the federal- ing bills from committee in the hous of origin. ro- uct of the voluntary efforts of thousands of farm FARM LABOR legislation wasn-------------,~----------------- tate employment service. It is doubtful that any mem- posed constitutional amendments t k th discussed by American Farm men, women and young people over more than 40 years. Bureau Board of Directors mem- bers recently at a meeting with Representative E. C. Gathings MFB Urges Tax Choice ber of the House of Representa- tives or the U. S. Senate voted for the Wagner-Peyser who course as bills b t aren't governed by th sam d d- lines. They have succeeded because their program has Act had any idea there was any- enlisted the initiative and responsibility of the indi- of Arkansas, House Agriculture chairman subcommittee on farm labor. Mr. of the Committee's On Novemb r Ballot thing in the Act that could be construed to authorize Secretary Mitchell is doing. what It is still doubtful what constitution ments ill be submitted to the voters n t No m- I mend- vidual farm family and has functioned through Gathings is seated, 3rd from the Feb. 4, 1960 for an opportunity to vote on ber and how hey will get on the I ction b llot. left. Second from the left is To Members of The regulations approved by active local membership groups. one or more tax proposals at the Secretary Mitchell would re- AFBF Director Walter W. Wight- Michigan Legislature: April, 1959 election, but this was The Senate passed SJ "A", an am ndment whi h, quire any farmer wishing to re- This is evidenced by our 1,572 community Farm man of Michigan. The Directors of the Michigan denied to Michigan citizens be- cruit workers through the Em- if approv d by the voters, would allow the L gis- Bureau groups meeting monthly and by the thous- Farm Bureau feel strongly that cause of failure of the Legisla- ployment Service to: lature to lev.y a 4 (/( Sales Tax. If that w re don , ands of volunteer workers in every membership activity, including the annual campaign for mem- Heads Family the members have a responsibility of the Legislature zens of Michigan to permit those to the citi- ture to reach the agreement on any proposal to be submitted. necessary I-Pay 2-Provide prevailing wages. housing meeting all of the revenue from the e tra ent would go citizens to have an opportunity The Directors of the Michigan state standard. If there are no. into the Sate's general fund. The vote in th S n- bers. It is in such continuous member participation Relations Dep't to express their preference a definite solution to Michigan's as to Farm Bureau strongly ur e that the members of the Legis a ture state standards, the State ployrnent Service shall e tablish standards, giving "full consider- Ern- ate was 29 to 5, but there seems to be some question whether or not the necessary two-thirds majority tax problem at the November. take the necessary action to that the growth and power of the Farm Bureau is generated. This is in direct contrast to the methods For MFB 1~60 election. It was generally the package realized that of tax bills passed place on the November election ballot propo als which would permit the citizens to ex- 1960 ation" standards. 3-0ff to specified r to pay transportation fed era 1 can be obtained in the House. it is probable that many groups will unite in a peti- If that isn't s cur d of some long forgotten farm movements that at- last year represented a stop-gap press their desires as to a solu- to worker in accord with pre- tion campaign to place such a proposal on the b Hot approach to this problem. As you tion of Michigan's tax problems. vailing practice in either the tempted to operate without due regard for the views know, the various tax bills en- Yours truly, area in which workers are to be next fall. of their members. acted during the 1959 session employed, or in ar as in which WALTER W. WIGHTMAN N YS • 16 will expire on June 30, 1961. worker are to be recruited. There are all sorts of id as a President, to what ought to be done about Preceding the formal organization of the Mich- 4-Pl'ovide other terms and Arn tt, Bass tt, obb, Dunn Michigan Farm Bureau condi .on of ploy on IA01. r vi in M'd11 an Con titution Engstr mille pie en Han- igan Farm Bureau in 1919 and 1920 a number of an a: to wh :ther t not a Con- y, IIubb 11, Hungcrf'or d, Loh- tend to create monopoly in the Ie favorable than those pre- local and county activities were teaching us how to work together a~d helping to build a foundation for FB Services dair industry. These practices include any device to get bu i- vailing in the area. Farm B urea u says this is too titutional Conv ntion should be called and if 0 on what basis it should be held. man, Marshall, Mielock, Root, C. H. Root, E. V. Jr., Warner. This bill is now p mding ill ne s through gifts of any kind to much po er to be vested on one the Michigan and the American Farm Bureaus. It was my privilege to participate m some Offers 51/2% the merchant. It prohibits the man . . . That Congress should use of milk or dairy products as decide important policy issues, and heads of agencies should en. Elsewher Michigan Farm in this issue of the mony which we offered before ews the testi- th Senate Committee culture. Th y will undoubtedly work on S 'nate bills until March on Agri- "loss leader" items. the Senate Committee on Judici- 9, and may nbt tak up the Seul of these pre-Farm Bureau projects. Debentures The Michigan Farm worked with the dairy industry for months in drafting a bill that Bureau deavor to administer cord with the actual Congress. laws in ac- intent of ary on this subject is printed. A proposal similar to that be- of Quality date. bill until after that However, it is none too We formed' the Constantine Cooperative Cream- Farm Bureau Services, Inc., is ing advocated by the League of soon for Farm Bur au folks Lo offering for sale $1,000,000 of would allow the dairy industry Farm Bureau recommends: Women Voter and by some Jun- let their Senators know that they ery in -191 3. An organization was developed in Series "A" Debentures, issue of to set its own prices and prevent I-That neither Public Law 73 ior Chamber of Commerce chap- favor the Seal of Quality. The 1914 in St. Joseph county for the control of hog 1960. They are payable 15 years unfair trade practices. Robert c~n Mexican ational labor, nor i tel'S ,has be n introduced in the Senators aren't mind readers and cholera. Various agricultural extension programs from date of issue. The deben- Smith, Dale Dunckel, and Thom- the Wagner-Peyser as Hahn of the MFB Board of construed Act shall be I Senate. It is SJR "C'. Also, can't tell how you feel about tures bear 5 % % simple interest, to authorize the Sec- several bills have been i tro- such matt rs unless you I t th m Directors worked with commit- retary of Labor to regulate the duce providing for placing on the know. in St. Clair county from 1915 to 1921 impressed payable annually September 1 of tees of three from the Dairy wages J. DELBERT WELLS will join each year. transport tion, or other ballot in Tovember the question Milk Markefing. Aneth r ma- me with the possibilities of cooperation among farm the staff of the Michigan Farm The proceeds of this financing Farmers Federation Michigan of which the working Milk Producers Ass'n farm workers. conditions of domestic I of whcth r or not a Con-Con jor bill supported by the Mich- people. Bureau March 1 as Coordinator will be used for working capital should be held. is a key member, and the Grange igan Falm Bureau is rcceivin t of the Family Relations Dep't. and to modernize facilities of 2-That the Secretary of Agri-I in drafting the bill. car ful consideration in the Similar activities in other parts of the state were The announcement was made by Farm Bureau Services, Inc., ac- culture should participate with There are those that insist that House Committee on Agriculture. Clarence E. Prentice, secretary- cording to Maynard Brownlee, The bill does not directly af- the Secretary of Labor in joint there is a trem ndous demand helping to alert farm people to the opportunities In manager. general manager. fect milk producers, but indi- approval of any farm labor for a Con-Con. The facts hardly This is H. 220, which is intended to stabilize milk marketing in organized effort. Mr. Wells will have charge of rectly it could be very helpful. regulations issued by the Secre- support that statement. For in- Michigan. It would require pri: e the Community Farm Bureau This announcement is not an When distributors and stores en- tary of Labor. stance, in 1948 when the question posting and would outlaw H3 In 191 7 and 1918 as farmers and county agents program and will direct the Wo- offer to sell, and not a solicita- gage in price wars and below 3-That Public Law 78 be of holding a Con-Con was on listed unfair trade practices. It tion of an offer to buy any of cost selling it is bound to de- amended to provide legislative the ballot, ov r 78% of those v01- met at the Michigan Agricultural COllege under the men's and Young People of these securities. velop tremendous pressure for criteria and tandard is a totally different bill than Farm Bureau programs. to be used ing in that election voted one the one which the Farm Bure II leadership of Dr. Eben Mumford, State Leader of This offering is made only in cheaper milk and react unfavor- in determining whether or not way or the other on the Con- helped defeat last year. That bill Mr. Wells comes to Michigan accordance with the terms set able to the producer. the ernplo rment of Mexican Na- Can issue. T n years later, in County Agents, to consider war problems, we be- from South Dakota Farm Bureau forth in the prospectus. A public hearing on Bill H-220 tional labor will "adver ely af- 1958, when a simlar issue was proposed establishment of a Milk where he was secretary, and Marketing Commission with au- gan to work together on common statewide projects. manager of the South Dakota A copy of the pro pectus may : will be held March 2 at 7:30 p.m. fect" the wages and working again submit! d to the voters, thority to fix prices, at various be obtained from Farm Bureau in the Hou e of Representatives conditions of domestic agricul- less than 62 % of those partici- levels. - These activities led to the incorporation of the Farm Bureau Insurance Com- Services, Inc., licensed salesmen, at Lansing. tural workers similarily employ- pating in the election bothered pany. On page 1 is a scpa ate article Michigan State Farm Bureau at a meeting at Mich- or at the main office at Lansing, ed. to vote one way or the other on His experience in Farm Bu- with reference to this bill. Cop- Michigan. Bills to accomplish this ob- whether or not they favorcd igan Agricultural College February 4-5, 1919. reau has been broad. He was a The management of the Farm Spices & Herbs iective have been introduced by holding a Con-Con. ies of it have b en sent to each charter member of Oklahoma Spices are roots, stems, leaves, Congressmen member of County Farm Bureau One hundred seventy-three. farmers from 57 Bureau Services, Inc., believes Dixon of Utah Farm Bureau. Moved to Kansas bark, buds, or fruits of tropical Seal of Quality. The House took Legislative Committ sand that the past and current records (H.R. 9869), by Representative Dairy Committees. counties adopted the constitution and by-laws and to farm and became president of of business and net margins plants. Herbs are the leaves of McIntire of Maine (H.R. 9875), a big step toward carrying out his County Farm Bureau. He realized indicate a good future plants that grow in the temperate and by Congressman Gathings of a major plank in the Farm Bu- Dairy Inspection. Another im- elected officers and an Executive Committee and set joined the staff of the Ameri- zones. reau's legislative program when for the organization. The cor- Arkansa (H.R. 9871). portant dairy bill supported by the annual dues at $50 per county. can Farm Bureau as field man poration has a record of payment it passed H. 20, the Seal of Qual- Farm Bureau is H. 127 which for three years, and was secre- of all dividends on its preferred ity. bill, by a vote of 80 to 16. provides for unified insp ct.ion of Roland Morrill of Berrien county was elected as tary-treasurer of Minnesota for There had been much discussion stock and debentures over a dairy farms and proc ssing the first president and Charles Bingham of Oakland four years before going to South period of the past fifteen years, on the provisions and purposes plants. The responsibility would Dakota in 1957. of the bill. and distributing substantial pa- be placed in the Michigan D - county was chosen as secretary. tronage refunds to its patron ~ , The Michigan Farm Bureau Mr. Wells is a graduate of partrnent of Agriculture. It too This loosely organized association was converted o k 1 a hom a Agricultural and in securities of the organization. sent ach Representative a strong is being carefully tudi d in th Mechanical College, and is a letter presenting arguments for House Committee on A rricultur c. into a militant Farm Bureau designed to work for former teacher of vocational the bill and urging its passage. MFB SUPPORTS' On the final roll call the Repre- the economic rights of farmers before the end of the agriculture. In Kansas he farmed 720 acres near Dodge City and entatives voted as follows: first year. F arm people in those days were restless and un- specialized wheat and Shorthorns. in certified registered seed Milking Dairy Industry YEAS· SO Allen, Anderson, Baird, Beadl , happy and In the throes of past World War I ad- justments. Mr. Prentice said, "I believe that Mr. Wells' wealth of experi- ence in Farm Bureau will be of Unfair Trade Bolt, Borgman, Bowerman, Bow- man, Boyer, Bradley, Clarkson, Brigham, Conlin, Cooper, Cope- They were readily aroused into action by the land, Currie, DeMaso, Edwards, crusading spirit of Charlie Bingham and the hearty great benefit to our program. He will be available to county boards of directors in the devel- Practi es Bi I Emmon , Ertandscn, E. A., Fitzpatrick, Giachino, Fitzpatrick, J. J., Folks, Gilb rt, Gillis, Hay- cooperation of his Executive Committee. opment of Community Farm Bu- The Michigan Farm Bureau is ward, Hitchcock, Holmes, Hor'ri- supporting the Dairy Industry Beginning October 15, 1919 and during 1920 reau, Women's, and Young Peo- gan, Mrs. Hunsinger, Jackson, ple's programs." Unfair Trade Practices bill H- Jacobetti, Jefferies, Kilborn, Ko- over 80,000 farmers signed memberships each 220, introduced in the Legisla- walski, Law, Lesinski, Mahon >Y, ture Feb. 11. pledging annual dues of $10 for 3 years. F. A., Mahoney, R. D. This Edition 75,490 The bill is not a price fixing copies of the Michigan Farm bill. It would allow the dairy Mrs. McCollough, McNe 1 s, We have recorded in the Farm Bureau history ADA Honors Charles E. Stone M ggison, Mezzano, Montgomery, News were mailed to subscri- industry to set its own prices. the trial and error experiences and significant events Morris, Morrison, Nakkula, ew- bers. Milk dealers would be required CHARLES E. STONE (right), bringing the ADA of Michigan ton, ill, Novak, O'Brien, E. D., since 1919 that have carried Farm Bureau to its to post their wholesale and re- was honored by the American into second place among the ten O'Brien, F. J., O'Brien, M. ,J., tail prices with the State Dep't Dairy Ass'n of Michigan at its present peak of influence and service. Altitude of Agriculture and with their annual meeting at MSU February top dairying states regarding O'Connor, Olsen, Park r, P n- Climbing any of the higher farmer participation in the czak, Petri, Phillips, Raap, Rob- The Board of Directors has provided for the pub- competitors. These posted prices 5. Mr. Stone was presented American Dairy Ass'n sales pro- erts, Romano, Ryan, Sallad, mountains in the southern Appa- would become legal prices and with a plaque for Distinguished motion program for dairy prod- Smale, Sobieski, S t r lin f, lication of the Michigan Farm Bureau story in a lachians takes the hiker through could not be changed without Service to the Dairy Industry. ucts. Mr. Stone retired in Feb- Strange, Sumeracki, Terbu n, the same floral zones he would seven days advance notice. He was s cretary-manager of the book under the title "In the Service of the Farmer," observe by traveling from central ruary. B. F. Beach of the Mich- Thorn , Townsen , W p, ,W'l- The bill outlaws a -Iong list of Michigan organization from 1942 igan Producers Dairy at Adrian Iiams, Wi ti, Wozniak, Wurz J, (Continued on Page 7) Georgia to central Ontario. unfair trade practices which to 1960. He was the leader in made the presentation. 1 Yates, Young. Pr Id nt a ent' c to almost v ry u n ountry in the Delta County had a good x- Supply and Equipm~nt ampl of th eff ctivene s of th ro ers at A one-day planned at Detroit etro· egetable Growers show is Monday, world as had b Em prophesied. Farm Bureau .organization in March 28 for all vegetable grow- There could be a parallel drawn solving local probl ms. The po- 1'S. Suppliers will exhibit, between' th events de cribed tato grow rs in the St. Nicholas Theme of the show is "Pointers a bove and the situation we ar ar a w re forced to ship part for Profitable Produce Produc- living in today. loads of potatoes to distant mar- tion." , k ts du to a load r striction, on The show will be at Eastern We are living in a land of two mil s of CIa B highway Market, on Russell near Vernor plenty a far all things that 0"0 th y had to drive ov r. sti t from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. to supply the necessiti s of life and also those things contributing I Sponsors are the City of Detroit, -Through action of the Delta Bur au of Markets, Cooperative to our high tandard of living. County Farm Bur au, with the Extension Service, and Wolver- DIRECTORS AT LARGE I think ware more liable to assi tance of th Farm Bureau ine State Growers. H rb rt Fi rke Saglnaw, R-6 gripe about our surpluses than tc legislative staff and our legisla- Rob rt E. mlth Fowtervttte, R-2 look upon them a a real bless. Tal r "~i ..htrnan Fennville, R-l tors, the res ri tion was lifted and M CHIGAN FARM EWS ing. PURPOSE OF FARM Repre enting With a pulation of 170,000,- the growers could ship full load 2 March 1, 1960 !inar E. Ungren EdItor BUREAU. to the market. WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU 000 people and increasing at the T The purpose of this Associa- • rr~. le K nn dy Po en, R-l • ~ __ ••••• iIiiIii~ ••••••••• ~------ •••• rate of 3,500,000 each year, our •u crlptton ; t ent a ar tion shall be the advancement Representing of our members' interests edu- ability to produce food and fiber cationally, legislatively and FARM BUREAU YOUNG PEOPLE should be looked upon as a god- Vol. 38 economically. David Gl L Hillsdale, R-l Joins FB CI• e M r. 1, 1960 No. 3 given bl sing. In many of the heavily populated countries the ability to obtain food and fiber DONALD MOORE of Lansing ven for the bare necessities of will join the staff of the Michl- MR. WIGHTMAN life becomes a serious problem. an Farm Bureau March 1 as as- With Michigan continuing to rank high on the l~st in And we live in a land that . istant coordinator in the Com- traffic deaths, it is time each of us who drives a In thinking back over some of hi t I it 1 fl ows WIt literal y .h milk and modity Departm nt. HlS· work th ev nts 0 f IS ory, th 0Chil n honey WIth "1 UbI ity to produce "'''1"11 •• be largely in the dairy motor vehicle takes a solemn oath to do something think of the xo d us 0 f e 1- . It 1 d' field. about it .. '. Like the professional truck driver vho ROGER FOERCH region to ha exc ded dren of Israel from Egypt into both ricu ura an mdustrial Coordinafor of Organization Department, MFB 10 t year' membership (103% of the promis d land which was re- products for all our needs and The announcement was made mak s his livelihood piloti g a truck or truck-trailer cuota . TpL is a splendid record, ported to be a land lowing wi h desire by Clarence E. Prentice, secre- over our streets and highways, we need to kLOW the The most' mportant thing to talk about this month I . h th milk and hon v. tary-manager, Mr. Prentice said, and the fo lk In tenor are J I t -nk our bOg job is to learn "Mr. Moore will be working with rules of safe driving and practice them. Safety is no is our membership progress. There is not much I 0. be congratulated. All this was proven to be tru how to use the resources that we Ward Cooper, Coordinator of the accident-it's planned that way ... Obey all traffic L t's take a look at the num- by the spies who were sent in 0 have for the good of all con- Commodity Dep't. Mr. Moore tim I ft to do th job. Before we know it, spring bel' to go by counties. Thi i the land to bring back a report cern e must not allow our . laws, be courteous, drive "defensively" (trying to to the conditions that exi ted d Iizi t ddt brings very valuable experience wiJI b upon us. There has been a lot of splendid a' of F bruary 17. <.~,. mor an e gious s an ar s 0 in the dairy field which should anticipate the other fellow's move), be sure your Counties Over Goal ther . be eroded because of the riches be great h lp in the expansion vehicle is in good mechanical 'condition. There are work done on this year's membership drive. It's a long tory but eventually that surround us. How well we of our commodity work." other sound rules, but these are four of the most im- Missaukee - 9, Emmet - 8, thi h b d f people mov do this will determine whether We have 68,631 family members. This is 94.1 0 ms c osen an 0 - Mr. Moore is a graduate of the portant and if you'll practice them conscientiously Montmorency - 7, Benzie - 6, d into this land of plenty in we survive or fall as a nation. dairy course at Michigan State We ford-6, Charl voix-2, Del- it f th di g' g 0 e could well be God's chosen of goal. There is still much to be done with a goal ta-I, Iron-I, Chippewa-O, SpI e 0 e ISCOUl'aIn rep rt of all th spi s except two that 4' people. It might well be that we University, and has a master's you'll help to save a life - and it may be yours! of 72,927 which was set by our Executive and Mem- Marquette-Alger-O. the difficulties in attaining th are expected 0 lead the way on degree .in dairy technolo~y a?d prized land were too great to t road of human progress. conormcs from the University bership Committee. This is less than a 600 mem- N ed up to 50 for Goal t Many nations are looking to us' of Illinois. ber increase over our 1959 total. Kalkaska-4, Mason-9, Mack- 1 surmoun . f leadership. His experience includes em- ichig Tr tId g 5S t-' Ii n inac-Luce-lI, Otsego--lI, Pres- They eventually lost their heri- ployment with Prairie Farms Fort Shelby Hotel • Detroit 'May I ask a question of each one who reads this que Isle-lI, Alcona-12, Iosco tage for several reasons. Living There are reasons why we have Creameries in Illinois as special article? First, take a look at your county. Has -17, Wayne-19, C are-20, I off the fat of the land they began I made, unpreced nted progress in assistant in plant, office, and Manistee - 20, Oakland 20, to erode the moral stamina of the America. The free enterprise field; special assistant in plant every farmer been asked this year to join hands with Muskegon-21, Menominee-22, people by sumptuous and riotous system has always contributed to of Lansing Dairy Company for Baraga-24, Arenac-28, Og - living and by disregarding the the most progress. Western Germ- two years; field representative his neighbor to work out answers to the problems maw-28, Houghton-28, Oceana moral and religious laws they any is demonstrating this today for American Dairy Ass'n of th t face a tremendously changing agriculture? -29 Gladwin-32, lpena-34, had been given to govern their in its accomplishments on the Michigan for three years' vice- Saginaw-39, Antrim-40, Che- conduct. road back from Sociali tic dom- ination. pre side t of n . Capital Bus' e In S8 I Much effort has gone into this year's campaign. boygan-40, Midland-s-d l, Wa h- They also destroyed the pro- 1 Service at Lansing for two years. I tcnaw-48. ductive ability of the fertile land Let us remember that the pres- For example, our Insurance Agency force has writ- they had been given by bad agrt- ervation of the free enterprise ten approximately 1,500 new members, and 68 of Need 51 to 100 cultural practices that allowed system include preservation of Gratiot-55, N ewaygo--55, N the fertility to erode and wash freedom of worship, freedom of these Agents have been awarded one or two clocks W. Michigan-55, Genesee-58, down the slopes into- the rivers speech, freedom from want, free- for their splendid efforts. This was a project carried Monroe-60, Tuscola-63, Kala- and streams until the soil was no longer able to produce sufficient- dom from f ar and many other precious privileges that we hold rnazoo--67, C ass- 8, Shiawasse on jointly by the Insurance Company and Michigan -68, Lapeer-72, Mecosta-73, ly to support the nation. dear in America. I have a feeling Farm Bureau. Calhoun-78, ton-B1, Osceola-86, Ingham-79, Eaton-87, Clin- The final result was that a I that God is expecting us to take the leadership f in this direction. Farm rs P troleum Club. Coop ra- name of every We want to publish the Farm Bureau St. Joseph-87, Bay-88, Mont- nation that had been the chos.en I We as armers have ~n important tiv~ agents have a~counted fo I member who w.rites 10 or ~o~e calm-88, 93, Isabella-94, Barry-89, Branch Hillsdale- 96, Ma- people of God were scattered m- role here also. quite a few and WJIl undoubt- new members In 1960: Here IS edly write many more during the score so ~ar: comb-98. ous committees. I schools. These Health Conference and tneir spring wo k. Most import- Allegan-Tmus VanderWoode Need 101 to 220 2~ Roll Call clean-up meetings Scliool meetings are very im- ant, many Volunteer people have II Kalamazoo--Francis Bingham St. Clair-107, Jackson .....-124, WhI.ch were geared to our World portant, and would be beneficial written the bulk of our new Cass-Harold Shannon Lenawee--128, Livingston-133, Series. to anyone who could find time m r total. Ottawa--John W. Laug I ent-134, Ionia-139, Allegan Oceana-Fran Aertz L eglS - 1at"rve S"enunars at 'M hiICh to attend. This is the y it should be Montcalm-Earl Herzog - 144, Huron - 149, Ottawa - which time Legislativ Commit- ----------,.-:---- ..--all 01 us orking together Lapeer-Mrs. Horace Davis 158, Van Buren-160, Sanilac- tees met in Lansing and ha un, Berrien-219. ~'harin the load and not depend- If you know of anyone who As you can see, there are a lunch with their Legislators. r JOb. a th~rc are still I :Hg 0 one group alone "to do thc has written ten or more, please m?re contact me so that we can give ne de . Let s show our service him proper recognition. few who are just a breath away from going over goal. What The Presidents' Conferenae was held at Gull Lake Biological Sta- arch 5 BOYD RICE was appointed company agents that we can ounty will be fir t? tion where over 50 County Farm Michigan's out tanding young secretary-manager of the Amer- .vrit proportionat ly as many We are involved in a World Bureau Presidents attended to farmers will be honored and 1st, ican Dairy Ass'n of Michigan as th y did. They set the pace Series as you will remember Farm Bure'au Activities review our expanded program 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners February 4 by the board of di- for us. Let'. match them. from last month's paper. Our February tarted with Farm- and give some direction to orne 7i11be announced at the Awards rectors. He succeeds Charles E. T 11 or More CI b. first report will be too late for Our hats this issu so your Roll Call Man- ers' Week, and Farm Bureau fol- new programs lowed this by filling the calen- discus ed. that are being Banquet at Tecumseh, March 5. Stone, retired. I 0 This annual event is a project Mr. Rice joined the ADA staff G 0 f to the faithful Farm Bu- . gel' will receive the report as dar with: of the Michigan Junior Chamber r au wor ers who each year do February 28 was the date that of Commerce. County Farm Bu- in December, 1958, serving first soon as I get it here. as membership director and then a tr mendous job of writing new 1. County Institutes which over 4{) people from 19 counties reaus have made nominations as assistant secretary-manager. members for us. This year, we Progress by Regions-The Up- were held in many counties for headed for Washington, D.C., on for 1960. . ar inauguratin a Ten or More per Penin. ula is the first and the purpose of training the vari- a trip sponsored by the Farm Of the 24 candidates nominat- Bureau Women. February 27 was the National ed by all groups Awards Banquet at the at Owosso in 1959 Farm Bureau H e a I t h Conference held at March, 1959, twenty-two of them 11TH' T E YE R, WE OU VIS'T' G Y PHONE" Grand Rapids, attended by many were members of Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau people. including four places. winners of the first n U per Schools. During February and e'd lil e to 0 aero. s the state to see call. Within econd we're talking to March, there are very important meetings being held for the pur-l in 1900. Earlier models were pro- The first motorcycle was built Peni su a the children, or tali a few weeks off to people who are mile awa -without any pose of studying ichigan pelled by steam. vi it my . ister out west, b It this time of bother at all. ' HUGO E. KIVI Regional RepresenJa.tive .'ear i " pl itty hard to et away from It's a. y to visit it friend or relativ h farm. Th r are so man things that just can't b put off. by Long Distance. Th rat after six at night and all day Sunday, ar lowe t '~~'S~.' .. County Farm Bureaus in Upper Peninsula new regional representative welcome for '\ 0, in t ad, w jus t sit down in the when you can call place. 1 00 miles the Bridge Region, Charles Bur- kett. Chuck will work with the li in 1 room and make a Long Distance away for as little as 1.25. Chippewa and Mackinac - Luce Farm Bureaus and five units be- ICHIGA BELL TELEPHO £ CO' PANY low the straights. ;".; The "World Series" game is on. i"': According to the February 15 re- • • ~• • port, Iron County Farm Bureau .w leads with 12 runs. l1arquette- .".•.•: 3 Y2 Gallon Capacit, ~ Alger is second with 6, Delta is third with 5, Chippewa has 3 and AVERAGE FO 19590VER:ST TE TRIALS •· •. Menominee has 2. The final re- ~ ;..! ~· . ."... sults will be reported in the next • • • EASY nu, issue of Farm News. Bu. Acre % Pick Avg ...Days Maturity FUNNEL TOP The U.P. District has, accord- Michelite 28.7 ing to the February 15 report, 7.8 110 • LOCKING CAP four counties over goal. They are Sanilac 28.5 2.7 • DOUBLE SAFETY Iron, Delta, Marquette-Alger and 102 LOCKS Chippewa. Menominee has made an increase over last year but had • LARGE CAPACITY I not reached goal. :(. CHELITE ... Vine type plant ... pulls and PUMP The U.P. District was the first rakes easily . . . adapted to the total range of, soils ~ ~ in the state to make an increase good. resistance to white mold when planted in ~ over last year's membership. On •••• ~ February 15, the district had 103. 15% of quota wide spaced rows on infect~ soil. A top quofity sproyer with the "new look", ow :t:.: ilhouette and larger diameter. Shoulder strap The members of the Iron Coun- ty Farm Bureau held a Victory ~SANILAC ... Bush type plant ... very easy •• •• with sponge rubber pad. Heavy galvani%~d tank. Party on January 30. Out of a combining . . . esp ially; adap d to fertile bean soils ~• • membership of 84 on that date, w. •••• ~ SPECIAl s 5 158 adult members attended. Also In attendance were District Di- rector Edmund Sager, Sager and Mrs . Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth . . . e cellent aeration with no reduction in yield by white old. ~ .: SALE PICE Corey, representatives of the ~ ··. ·•. . BUY NOWl press and radio and Hugo E. Kivi, U.P. regional representative. The Marquette - Alger Victory Party was February 27 and the THIS PRICE EFFECTIVE ONLY THRU Chippewa celebration has been MARCH 31.. 1960 scheduled for March 5. No def- inite date has been set for the Available at most Delta party. Menominee, Chippewa and Del- Farm Bureau Services Dealers ta Farm Bureaus participated in • fIELD BEANS • OATS • RYE the Junior Chamber of Commerce • WHEAT • SOYBEANS YOW1.& F~ contest. The coun- ty winners weft Sb Idon Kle' recommenchd specifically for Mtchigan growing conditions." t n e eop a ogralD n their economics so as to become bett r customers in the future. 3. We need more aggressive and imaginative research to de- EZRA TAFT BENSON They, produce about 10% of the government inventory or under velop more new marke and Secretary of Agriculture products marketed. Underem- loan. more new u s for farm products. ployment, not surpluses, is their The cost of storage, handling, and interest on these stocks IS 4. We need to expand and im- Last fall some members of my staff and I had a big problem. prove the Rural Development Obviously, we need two very over a billion dollars a year- The Boar of Dir tor of th first-hand look at agriculture in three communist different approaches to meet the this is just the overhead cost of Program which we started in 1955. This program is designed ichigan Farm Bureau has ur- countries,-Russia, Yugoslavia, and Poland; needs of these two broad divis- holding the surpluses. Such a ged memb rs of our organiza- ions in our agriculture. An un- situation is fantastic and inde- to aid the long forgotten 60 per- cent of our farm people by de- tion no to circulat or ign We came. home a I the more convinced of the derstanding of this basic fact is fensible. veloping their skills, helping petitions dealing ith the hold- ess ntial to any sound solution By next July we will have ing and onducting of a Consti- superiority of our system of privately-owned family o the agricultural problem. about $3% billion tied up in sur- communities establish new in- du tries, and providing better tutional Con ntion. farms, the profit motive, competitive markets, and plus wheat alone. And the car- Fad No.2. The productivity of ryover of wheat will be large economic opportunities both on For many y ars Farm Bureau freedom for farmers to decide what they want to our farmers is growing about enough to provide about 500 and off the land. has favor d considering pro- three' times as fast as the pro- loaves of bread for every man, posed amendments to the stat grow and market. ductivity of workers in industry. S. We need realistic, up-to-date woman, and child in the United price support programs - pro- Constitution individuall and on We have in America the most productive agri- Since 1950, output per man-hour States, t ir merits. in non-agricultural industry has grams relating support to market culture anywhere on earth. Our people should be risen at a rate of 2 percent per prices in recent years, not to the It has said that a general re- year. The increase of out-put per Third of Farms Get obsolete parity formula bases on vi ion of the Constitution un- unstinting in praise of the skill, hard work, and man hour in agriculture has av- ost Price Support conditions that existed in 1910 doubtedl would contain a mix- initiative of American farmers. \ eraged 7 percent per year. to 1914. ture of desirable and unde ir- This fact illustrates the futility Fact No.5. About one-third of This 5-point program,is needed able features. Voters would ha 'C Our farmers are the best in the world and it is of attempting to control total our farms account for nearly all now. It can solve the farm prob- difficulty in determining wheth- production by the present system of our price support outlays. lem. It will preserve freedom. er or not adoption of the new no fault of theirs that we have been beset with some One fourth of the cotton farms It will help promote a prosper- document would represent prog. of acreage allotments and mar- difficult problems in agriculture. keting quotas. have three-fourths of the cotton ous, expanding, and free America ress, acreage allotments. Two-fifths -an Arrierica, under God, that is The Michigan Farm Bureau I can think of no field of economic activity in Fad No.3. Where our farmers of the farms with wheat allot- socially, economically, and spir- annual meeting of ovember lO- have stayed free they have made ments have nine-tenths of the itually sound. ll, 1959 opposed holding a Con- which the U. S. is so clearly, so unmistakably, the their biggest and best advances allotted acres. Thus, a relatively stitutional Convention for the world leader. in efficiency, in markets, and in few farms account for practically above reasons. income. all of the government price sup- Never in any other nation or civilization have port outlays. 10 Aid The pr 0 p 0 sed amendment Four-fifths of agriculture is so many been fed so well by such a small propor- free from all controls. Fa.ct No.6. We have made some argai ing Co-op would submit to the voters at the April, 1961 election the ques- tion of the population. progress toward sounder farm Agriculture has a stake in tion of holding a Constitutional On the other hand, those com- programs, but it has been limited making our society more corn- cost-price squeeze. Soft wage modities that have been least and painfully slow. The Agri- The Russians are paying us the settlements, high prices of ma- free have been in the etitive-not less, according to See MFB Statement supreme compliment of imitating worst trou- cultural Acts of 1954, 1956, and chinery and high operating costs ble. Wheat, cotton, Kenneth Hood of the American "It wa th wh at. rust of 1 37 that introdu our commercial agriculture. They corn, rice, 1958 provided only a fraction of To Senate, Page 5 have hurt farmers. Farm Bureau Federation. imitate in order to compete. the program we asked for and P \ financing: N r orkin ith our Iath r, I ntin In 18 out of the past 20 years what farmers need. Our full "Accordingly," he said during They acknowledge us as the Farmers' Week at Michigan Convention, despit.e th~ fact that a half-s .tion farm and open ting it with hors s. 'I hin world leader. Everywhere we farmers' costs of production have program has never been put into increased. On the other hand, in tate University, "our efforts to such a proposal fal~ed in Novem- look d II' tty gloom for g' t ing st. rt d aaaii un il went on the Soviet collective operation. curb monopoly in labor, busi- ber, 1958. At that b1?e only 35% 7 of the past 20 years the prices neighbor r commended the Production redit .. 0 ria- farms we saw posters urging the n ss and government will be in- l of the people voting favored farmers received for their prod- Russians to catch up and surpass ucts have gone down. That's one I Only on ress Can tensified." holding a Constitutional Con- tion of rook ton. the United States in agricultural Revise Farm Program The job can be done best, he vention. , production. side of the picture .. " Our firs t xp ri 11e s in borrowing had be 11 pi c - declared, through an expansion The Board of Directors said But I feel sure they will never I These six facts make it vividly of farmer - owned, farmer - con- the proposed amendment has meal nd had required a complete rehash of th f( rn <: equal or surpass our production Facing the Facts clear that we must complete our trolled cooperatives. That may several changes in procedur plan. for each ad ance of funds, but p'} financin l' levels under their present sys- revision of the farm programs often mean merging of coopera- which are opposed by Farm Bu- tem of agriculture. . They cannot The other side is that agricul- without delay. Only Congress tives into larger, more efficient reau. fitted ur ne ds-not jus to start a crop but to mrr duplicate the efficiency .and pro- ture, and the whole American can do this job. It is later than us through the ntire season. ~Vith peA, lce don't Izatt people, are beginning to face up bargaining units. 1-The Constitution now pro- ductive ingenuity which are many people think. Unless the to the basic problem. We can needed changes are promptly f vides that a proposal to hold a to stop farming and arrange financing for every tep in called forth in a free society. -have every confidence in the Constitutional Convention re- I am confident of the inevitable judgment of a well informed made, disaster could result for the producers of some commod- romoli g Egg quires a majority vote of ALL those participating in the elec- growing and harce ting. "This kind of 6na11 .ing has mad it p ssibl for u t triumph of the free American public-a public that: has- the ities. Wheat particularly is in farmer in this competition-pro- facts. But it is not easy to drive an extremely critical position. ale in arc tion. The propo ed amendment would change that to a mere stay in farming! ' vided we preserve our freedom- the facts home. We need to keep provided we do not put an eco- firmly in mind such facts as A new corn program enabled I farmers in 1959 to plant all the Natio~al Egg Month will be ob- served in March to promote the majority of those voting on that r---- CLIP A D MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY --- nomic straitjacket 'on our agri- these: . I corn they wished. Because in- particular question. I Michigan Assn. of Production Credit Assoetattons sale of eggs. I Bo 51j 3, No. Lonsin Station, Lansing, Michigan' culture. creased acreage and record yields The Poultry and Egg National 2-Another proposed change is I Gentlemen' Y I am interested in I orning more about how PCA borrow- 5, How fortunate we are to live Fact No. 1~There are two major in a year of unusually good Board is promotin advertising the number of delegates and I ang can save rr men v, in this land, choice above all groups in U. S. agriculture. MR. BENSON I weather resulted in a peak corn by the food trade in newspapers, their basis of selection. Instead I NAME: --------------- ...•••••••••••..•..•.•••..••.•.••.•.•.•• ----- others. How grateful we should Roughly 40 percent of our farms crop, our critics c.ontend the corn magazines, radio and television, d having three from each Sena- be and how determined to keep I produce 90 percent of the farm I BOX AND/OR RFD NO.: •••••---.. ...•.•••. - peanuts, and tobacco are the program has failed. and point of sale materials in our country free and strong. products marketed. These are crops that have had chronic They over look the fact that stores to sell more eggs. I CITY: STATE ••• · _ the more productive, well man- aged, commercial farms and problems. They are also the corn consumption is increasing both at home and abroad. The Cooperating in the promotion IE EA LY TOMATO 1 ---------------------- eaveH Problems ranches that in general are do- crops that have depended the are the U. S. Department of Agri- This does not mean that we ing fairly well. have no serious farm problems. Roughly 60 percent of agricul- most on supports and controls. Let me give you just one ex- ample. Thirty years ago farm- new corn program is a step in the right direction. It will get sound results. culture, state agricultural exten- ripAnnlng. trbigmely food groups. in i consln. early tomato, oft n r d tomato sion forces, Farm Bureau, and has be n develop d at th Jung Farms by July 4, You c n obtain a trial packet of this tomato by sending 10 o We do, and we must not mini- ture consists of part-time farm- ers harvested cotton on 43 mil- nts to th Jung Seed Co., Box 43, A mize them. Many farmers have ers, residential farmers, those on lion acres of U. S. farm land. Five Point A swer Even in the tropics, bananas Randolph, i c nsin. They will not only . end you thi tomato eeed but not shared properly in our na- poor soil in isolated areas, those In 1959 we harvested cotton. on must be picked green, to be edible. tio;nal prosperity. Agriculture in handicapped by age or illness, less than 15 million acres. And To Farm Problem Those rtpening on the stalk are also a package of the glorious Giant Hybrid Zinni and a OPY of their general has been caught in a families with limited resources. 53rd catalog, Am rica's most colorful still we have a surplus. The farm problem is not hope cid and unpalatable. 1960 8 d catalog. Our cotton used to hold 60 per- lessly complieated. It can be cent or more of the world mar- solved. We must give freedom ket. Now, even with the aid of back to farmers. We must get "I cho e 'filt·up'. concrete to heavily subsidized export pro- rid of government's stranglehold grams, we hold only about :-30on agriculture. Here is a 5-point percent of the market. In the program to do the job: get a low-cost cattle shelter past three years, as a result of an old outmoded program, the cost 1. We need to expand the Con- to the taxpayers of programs servation Reserve of the Soil thafs tight, solid and to keep U. S. cotton competitive Bank. This will enable farmers in world markets has been about to retire additional cropland and .Farm Bureau Member ••• Don't Mis Out' $1.2 billion. put it into grass or cover until the time when it will be needed. long·lasting r Fact No.4. The costs of farm prices and income stabilization 2. We need to use food for Says LLOYD NICHOLS, Bridgeport, Nebraska programs have risen dangerously peace more effectively-to high. We have over $9 billion better use' of our surpluses in of surplus farm commodities in helping our friends abroad meet make BLUE C 055- L 5 LD This is not, and under no circumstances is it to be construed as an offering of these debentures for sale, or as a solicitation of offers to buy any such debentures. The offering is made only by ENROLLME T CLOSES M CH 15th! the prospectus. Remember! This is the last chance all other prepaid health care Plans for at least a year to get top-benefit combined by almost two to one! Blue Cross-Blue Shield group cover- .. age at the lowest-cost , group rate for Fact is that folks know there i no such thing as bargain basement Farm ureau Services, Inc. yburself and your family. medical care. The only yardstick Series A Debentures-Issue of 1960 But you must act NOW! This special here is the best there is. 5¥2% Simple Int rest -15 Years a urity Farm Bureau Enrollment period ends And so it follows: The only kind of March 15th. See your Blue Cross health coverage worth having is the The purpose of this issue is to provide additional Farm Bureau Township Service Lloyd Nichols is the manager of this 2,200 acre ranch near kind that gives adequate, realistic Bridgeport. He is a board member of the Morrill County working capital and to modernize facilities of Farm· Chairman or County Secretary for 4-H, member of the Farm Bureau, and president of District Bureau Services, Inc. protection-protection in terms of No.6 School Board. an application card and detailed actual benefits you need whatever' The issue and the Farm Bureau Services, Inc. are benefit booklet right away. their dollar co t may be. On th t "I NEEDED A good shelter fast. I'd planned on fully described in the prospectus dated February 11, 1960. The prospectus is the basis for all sales. You'll see why half the families in important score, nothing hold a pole construction until the ready-mix man in Michigan have picked Blue Cross- candle to this group-rate Blue Cro town told me about 'tilt-up'. It cost me just $100 For copy of the prospectus, and a call by a more to get a concrete shelter-and well worth it. Blue Shield-why it's the choice over Blue Shield program. * licensed salesman, please fill in land mail the form Last year alone it helped me save $1,600 worth of calves. below: "Because it's concrete, I figure this shelter will *Check it out yourself: 365 days of hospital care; all vital hospital services be there forever. And I'll probably never spend a FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. covered without dollar-limit; broad-out-patient hospital ben fits; expanded dime on upkeep." . Finance Promotion Division new Blue Shield M-75 medical-surgical benefits tailored directly to the Want to know more about "tilt-up" concrete P. O. Box 960, 4000 . Orand River results of a broad public survey of "what folks want covered by prepay- and what a good investment it is? Write for free Lansing, Michigan ment." And remember, the deadline for your application is March 15th' booklet. (U. S. and Canada only.) Please send copy of propectus for Farm Bureau Services, lnc., 1960 Issue Series A Debentures and For tilt-up have a licensed salesman call. constructloft, panel. Gl'ecast flat, in some CQ.8e right on Name SIG 5 OF THE TIMES plostic sheets sprNd overleuelground. Lift- ing bolts are pl4ced in I Road RFO . the wet concrete. I Por Doctor Ca I P. O. Address . PORTLA D CEMENT A oelATION I 2108 Michigan National lower, Lan.lng 8, Mich. A ..-.al 0IJIG~1f. 10 i1rlpf'tN)fl aM ....., tile UMf of ClMCNtc lI County Phone No •.................... _ omen f ga_- ar _ reau nl~,I'I·IC t;. the Scotland trip to the A.C.W.W. tion sho ed film regarding treat- of the Newaygo Welfare Commis- Patrolman Chas. GaffI?-ey of Mrs. Alma S. Foster. Chairman meeting. ment and care of Parkinson's the Michigan State Police ex- MICHIOAN FARM NEWS sion, spoke on the ne~~ of the Niles R-3 disease or shaking palsy. We new Medical Care Facility, tell- plained the point system and St. Joseph County. "ContaI?in- ing of the inadequacy of the pres- duties of a patrolman. The Cere- March 1, 1960 were thrilled over the results of Brien County Women met ants in food and milk---:-e~pecIallY a brain operation and the work ent building. bral Palsy Association thanked F b uary 9. Sgt. Middleton of those related to insecticides and of the nurses in bringing about our Women's Committee for Michigan State Police spoke on Oceana County. Mrs. Fred i- their Christmas Northwest Michigan had a hob- antibiotics undoubtedly were cure for the disease. One lady gifts. by program with a large group sal ty and showed .a film on brought t~ your attentio~ by the said "We are going back to our rich vice-chairman of the Farm various kinds of drivers. The Bur~au Women, outlined the pro- participation. Mrs. Cote ha~ a cranberry incident," said Mrs. group to support fhis cause more Saginaw C 0 u n t y Wome~'s truck driver is the safest type gram for the year. Oceana wo.m- committee met January selection of gourds made I~to Maxine Lang, St. Joseph County generously. " 26 WIth driver. Sanitarian, to St. Joseph Coun~y en will be hostesses for the Spring the Town Line Tribe group for bird feeders. There were quilts Slaughter on the highways Monroe County Women's Com- District meeting. and rugs. Miss Mary Bagley of Farm Bureau Women's Commit- pot luck dinner. . must stop and the only way It mittee met for pot-luck lunch- Promotion in Marketing Bea~s Old Mission. showe.d copper tee February 1. The cranberry Osceola County. Mrs. Fred John- can be done is for everyone to eon. Mrs. Harry Cornprobst re- was discussed with Mr. Alvm items with an instructive resume incident was probably a blessing son reported for the Citizenship be safety conscious and obey in disguise she said, because It ported on program planning. Committee, stating more on CI.t- Neiver Chairman of Crop Com- of the uses of copper. traffic rules. brought to' the public:s atten~ion We plan to visrt the Sister Kenny mittee.' Women's help is needed Invitations for the 15~h annual ostmaster Ervin Kubath of izenship should be taught m camp at Twin Lakes WIll go O?t what happens when instructions Foundation at Farmington by in promoting the sale of beans. schools. A report on legislation St. J 0 eph said that it is sur- are ignored. . . chartered bus March 31 if t.g.e was given by Mrs. R. Gingrich. We decided to help other coun- in April. Mrs. G. Mennen WIl- prising the amount of obscene The group voted t~ participate bus is available. District 3 W?· liams will be the key-note literature that goes through the An officer of the' Michigan State ties with their bean contest. speaker. She will be presented in the following projects: Pen- men vacation at Haven HIll Police talked on safety. postoffice. Anyone receiving sucn nies for Friendship, The Inter- March 22 and 23. by. Mrs. Michigan of 1958. mail should report it to the postal national Friendship Fund, pr - Michigan State T r 0 0 pel'S District 9 authorities. It was decided to pay half of senting a delegate to the ACWW; showed a film called "No Stop- D-strict 8 District 10-E the Camp Kett project. ping" and explained how to and Mrs. Kenneth Kapplinger. Chmn, M rs, Oliver Tompkins. Chairman the xpenses of the women at- how not to drive on the new Farwell R-2 Mrs. Lee LaForge. Chairman tending the Camp at Wesley Van Buren County Women's expressways. Traverse City R-l Curran Woods Camp on March 8 and 9. Committee met at the Glendale GA Y GARDNER (right) Dir'ec- I sistant Director of Extension in Methodist Church as guests of Oakland County. Mrs. Puray Bay County Women's Commit- Let nothing I say be held The District Advisory Council tor of Public Relations for the charge of the 4-H Club program. tee met February 2 at the home Cass County Farm Bureau Wo- Mrs. Loretta Chase for a lunch- spoke on heart diseases and how against me. We have pad four meeting will be held March 17 Michigan Livestock Exchange, Mr. Gardner has long been a of Mrs. Blanche Cnudde with a men's Committee met February eon. Mrs. Buskirk announced we can save our heart from wear- weeks of illness and th~ L.ord of at the home of Mrs. August Lor- 2 with Mrs. Le.e. was presented a citation for out- supporter of 4-H work. For the noon luncheon. enz in losco county. I hope all that Allan B. Kline, former ing out. Don't take children's the Manse is just beginning to Harold Shannon talked to the standing service to 4-H at the past three years he has been a Mrs. Bauer reported she took women who are to be there can AFBF president will be in Paw diseases lightly. Even colds ~an Detroit Junior Livestock Show. member of the board of direc- sit up and take nounshme.nt. group about Farm Bureau mem- Paw on May 12th at 8 P. M. to cause injury to the heart. HIgh in another 76 bandages. The bed Then there's the weather WhICh come to this important meeting. bershi needed reminding them Mr. Gardner was presented the tors and treasurer of the Junior pans have een received for the speak for the Coterie Clu~. blood pressure, rheumatic fev~r made it necessary to po.stpone of the work to be done. Mr~. plaque by Russell Mawby, As- Livestock Show. loan closet. This is a wonderful Alpen.a County Women's Com- George Fritz, Jr. gave. an inter- and coronary trouble are mam Advisory Council meetm~ to Shannon reported the Council job the ladies are doing. Committee met at Green Town- esting report on the .ChIcago AF- reasons for heart trouble. man said there are 50 million Jv{ason County Women met Feb- March 7, same place, same time. Meeting and listed the 1960 We are planning a husband ship Hall with Mrs. Walter Dant BF convention held m Decem?er. people in the U. S. over 45 years ruary 15, at the Scottville St~te projects. ., night for March 10th. Dr. Gamble Benzie County sent a repre- as hostess. The Safety Chairman, He was impressed by the caliber of age. 70 years is the average Ban k. Two new Commumty Mrs. Fields, retarded children s of speakers, members from all District 4 Groups have been A formed, always spoke on Heart Disease. sentative to the Gaylord meet- Mrs. Gail McDonald, summarized teacher, show d pictures of the Mrs. CaIre Badon. Chairman life expectancy. hI f L d the final conclusions on last over the U. S. and pro.gram .. For good mental health in good news. John s ey 0 u- ing, Mrs. LaRue briefed the wo- work they are doing. Plainwell. R-2 Clare County Women's Com- men on the facts covered? the year's safety survey. Mrs. Ted Roosevelt IS c.haIr- later years we must cultivate ington, manager of the Gene~al mittee met Frebuary 2 at the Weare sending one of our la- man of the $10 per plate dmner Allegan County. Mrs. Fred outside interests and hobbies for Telephone Company, and MISS emphasis being mostly on infla- Kalamazoo County. Women's home of Mrs. Virgil Newmans. dies to the National Conference and r ported on progress. Mrs. Billett, chairman of the sa~ety our leisure hours. Th ere '. IS ad' Margery Houseman of Muskegon t We made plans for serving a tion. on Rural Health at Grand Rap- Committee met February. 8. at Schnoor announced that there committee, tendency to become self-cen- presented instructive an m er- A polio benefit party was the County Center Building. asked for appoint- luncheon of the Michigan Live- ids February 25-27. / would be an open meeting at the ment of members from varIOUS esting talks on telephone serv- planned for February 27. Royal Freeman Lytle of Climax Farm teredo ice and correct use of telephones. stock Exchange February 12. The Home Nursing Course will Farm Bureau Building sponsored parts of the county to assist with Call spoke on the fundamentals Bureau Services and John Young Ingham County Women's Com- be given at the Red Cross office. by the Michigan First Group to safety survey. Mrs. Dora Wood, Gladwin County Farm Bureau of Farm Bureau. of the Kalamazoo Farm Bureau mittee met at the Farm Bureau All interested, please inform Mrs. hear John Fleming conduct a Mrs. Myrtle Tourtelotte and Mrs. Mecosta County. Keeping farm ladies met at Mrs. Carl Bailey's Services described the complete Esther Kennedy. • meeting on Migrant Study on Jager were appointed. social rooms. $78.96 has been re- account books up to date was Kalkaska County has its form- line of farm supplies. T.h~y ex- home February 3. Allen Walker of Alpena Ro- March 15th. . ceived from the Community stressed by County Extension Di- er secretary back, Mrs. Bertha plained the patronage dI~Idends Mrs. Walter Wightman gave a Victor Edick, Gladwin county tary Club spoke on the Function- Mr. and Mrs. Carl Buskirk Group members for rest pillows and told of the progress m pole review in partliamentary proced- rector James Myers when he sheriff, explained the point sys- Nave. We heard Mrs. Ruth ing and Financing of Crippled have presented the Farm B~reau ure on how to state a motion and which will be presented to the spoke in February on this subject building and financing program tem of rating drivers license. He Hunsberger, consumer's market~ children, and the March of Dimes. kitchen with a set of stainless Ingham County Hospital. offered on seeds, feeds, and fer- how to amend it. Mrs. Walter and on computing your income impressed on each one what. a ing agent, at the February h steel bowls. Wightman and Mrs. Clare Barton The ladies will have a curtain tax. Board members and wives great responsibility we have m meeting. She spoke on freez- Iosco County. Mrs. Marvin tilizer. making day at the hall with the and husbands of the Women's The Cancer Society appealed gave some highlights of the. Na- our driving in order to keep our ing foods and how to c?ok Davenport was hostess to the young people buying the ma- Committee will be guests at the them and how to compare prices for volunteer help in conveymg -.str ct 2 tiona 1 Farm Bureau convention, terial. Social Security was our March meeting. license. and ~eights when buying. Women's Committee, February State Trooper Smith from the 2. Mrs. Lloyd Little, chairman of patients for x-ray, to and from Mrs. George Crisenbery. Chmn. Wayland Post showed a movie. dscussion topic. Gratiot County Women's Com- LaVerne Ryckman will attend the legislative committee. report- hospitals, etc. . the National Rural Health meet- Jackson R-a explaining the training and du- Montcalm County. Mr. Chap- mittee met January 26 in Newark ed on the duties of Senator T. Mrs. Kennedy, State Chairman, open meet- ing at Grand Rapids, February Pre s cot t and Representative will show pictures in March of Branch County. Robert Green- ties of a trooper. District 6 man, editor of the Montcalm County Record, spoke on propa- Hall for its quarterly ing with potluck dinner at noon. 25-27. John Mielock. Senator Prescott, rich discussed. with us .in Feb- Barry County. In January Mrs. Bruce Ruggles. Chairman representing District No. 28, in- ganda, good versus bad. A ques- Mrs. Davenport reported on an ruary the special education ~ro- Barry county ladies entertained Kingston omen's Camp for gram for Branch county. ~Ie 1,037. handicapped :r children ere I their husbands House in Hastings. at the Parish 58 people Huron County East Sid tion period followed. 1 e W o~ ,for the year were passed out. Programs interesting she attended legislative in Lansing, meeting Manistee County Janu- Mrs. Burtker on the Washington, is sending cluding 10 counties. tive Mielock represents Representa- District i Iriel 1-2-4-5 III the county. The District meetmg . . WIll be were in attendance luck supper with 16 groups rep- for the pot- men have helped serve several dinners in the new Farm Bureau Newaygo County Women's ary 21, 1960. Farm peop;,e should D. C. tour. Mrs. Hommel report- watch all proposals. Farmers ed on the Chicago convention. 10 and includes 3 counties, ator Prescott works with commit- Sen- At their Committee will entertain their I The Farm Bureau W omeI?-'s May 10 (not May 2) at Meth- t d building at Bad Axe. must get into politics to' get poli- State Trooper Rolandson spoke tees on marine affairs; and roads Camp for Districts 1-2-4-5 WIll h h J C ld ater The resen e . husbands and Board members ties out of farming," said Stan- on education, engineering, en- and bridges. last meeting they had a salad odist C urc mo. w : e Representative Carroll New- and wives at the March meeting. ley Powell. Let's keep o~r legis- forcement for highway safety. be held March 8 and 9 at Wes- bow 1 shower for the kitchen. next regular meeting WIllM b ton was the guest speaker for Legislative Chairman, Mrs. Da~id lators informed on our VIews. Ogemaw County. The committee ley Woods Camp on Clear Lake, March 11 at the home of rs. the evening. He told many in- Mrs. W. Gillingham and Mrs. Chisbro, urged members to write Missaukee County has an in- met with Prior Creek Group at just off M-37 between Battle N. Fleming of Bad Axe told Creek and Hastings. Farm Bu- Fair. teresting facts about Michigan. about the Retarded Children's their Senators on bills now be- Midland C 0u n t y Women's teresting booklet in which each the home of Betty Tucker. fore Congress. The program for Committee met February 2, .at month's program is planned. Our Rural-Urban Banquet will reau women are invited to at- Calhoun Farm Bureau Women Ionia County. Laurence Glover School at Kilmanagh. The schoo be held April 20. The committee the year was presented by Mrs. Mrs. Ray Harms' for potluck This group has many health and t nd. A tour of Upjohn's is in- met at the Community Building of the Ionia State Police Post opened in January for one-hal for the banquet is Lou DeMatio L. Oetzel. Miss Annie Becker, dinner. hospital activities. eluded. One speaker is an ex- in Marshall. Mrs. Brandt re- gave an interesting talk on safe- day sessions. There are eigh and Ivadean Wangler. Each Farm pert in "Human Engineering." ported on citizenship. ty and Michigan's point system pupils enrolled with room fo Bureau member should try. to This is a comfortable, winter- A report on mental health de- at the January meeting. If any- three more. There are five vol- bring some business man and ized camp. The charge for overnight, registration. registration which Coffee hour starts is $6.50 scribed the new mental includes building at Ann Arbor.. !he re- and search carried on here IS in close at 9 a. m. connection with the U. of M. health one has 12 points against him in two years the Secretary can revoke his driver's He explained some of the new of State license. unteer teachers Transportation on the is the only cost. The school is affiliated with the Michigan Association for Retard- staff. The Home Flower Garden wife. Ivadean . Wangler, Chairman, is going to try and get Citizenship each member of the Committee a Please bring sheets, blankets and This is the largest mental health laws pertaining to safety. ed Children. copy of Elfort Cederberg's book, pillow. The meals are good and research center in the U. S. Special committee women are: The school was started with a ew Varieties for the 1960 Garden "Your Congress in Action." no dishes to wash. Send registra- Mrs. Baungartner and Mrs. Mrs. Ella Pitch, citizenship; Mrs. memorial gift. $219.41 has been Lois Bedtelyon is our delegate tions to Wesley Woods Camp, Borden of the Cancer Society Anton Hoort, Farm Bureau Infor- collected in cannisters and 1,700 to the National Conference on lis. The 4-inch flowers contain liant red flowered zinnia pro- Dowling R-1, Mich. by March 4. showed the film, Horizon of mation; Mrs. Gardner Compton, boxes of candy were sold. H. L. R. CHAPMAN Rural Health meeting at Grand patterns in bright blue and. pow- duces medium-large double and Hope. legislation; Mrs. Art Hooper, Garden Clubs Lecturer dery white stripes suggestive of semi-double flowers on bushy Rapids February 25-27. FARM BUREAU Hillsdale County. Mrs. Donihue health and safety. Huron West Side ladies met whirling motion. This novelty plants 2 feet tall. It will be Next meeting will be with the announced the National Health Our February meeting topic January 8 for the first time in During recent years plant Rifle River Group March 8. produces its flowers early in the valuable to many home garden- G rden eds Conference at Grand Rapids Feb- concerned citizenship, - under- the new Farm Bureau Building breeders have made much prog- season and continues until frost. ers due to its high resistance to Presque Isle County Women's ruary 25-27. Trooper Olks of ~he standing the importance of polit- at Northgate, Bad Axe. Mrs. Ger- r ress in developing new and Its maximum growth is about 15 mildew. Committee will sponsor the Teen- State Police explained th~ po~nt ical parties in our form of gov- hart Baur, chairman, presided. worthwhile varieties of plants feet. 59 members present representing for our gardens. Some of these PERENNIALS age Food Poster Contest this Your Farm Bureau seed system for moving tra~fIc VI~- ernment. year. lations. Records regarding eacn 30 groups and each brought a plants have greater vigor and dealer can make 170 leading Petunia - Grandiflora Holiday. Anchusa Loddon Royalist. Mrs. Radka gave a book report drivers license are kept by the towel for the kitchen. the flowers better color and sub- This is an early flowering single This is a new form of the well- varieties vegetable of Farm and flower seeds Bureau Secretary of State. Getting. 12 District 5 Mrs. Charles Leipprandt, legis- stance than their parents, while variety with pleasing flowers of liked Anchusa on "Masters of Deceit," the plans Russia has on what to do to the lative chairman, discussed sever- others are valuable because they Dropmore. The available to you in aUractive points against one's record. with- Mrs. John C. Wailing. Chairman bright rose, and a white throat. bushy plant is of medium height, American Government. Mrs. Tra- in 2 years will suspend a Iicense. al bills on which Michigan Farm are disease resistant. lithographed packets. Many Bureau takes a definite position felet reported on Dr. Wells' When one has 9 points he is Bath R-l Petunia - Mercury. This new- about 3 feet, and well-covered are also available in bulk. and urged women to write their speech on Family Life in Russia. called before the appeal board. The 1960 seed and plant cat- comer, produces flowers which with large purple-blue flowers. Clinton County Farm Bureau Representative, Senators and are closer to true blue than any It is a strong grower and needs Ronald Sorgenfrei reported on VEGETABLES Jackson County. Our February Women met February 2 in St. Congressmen stating their views logs contain so many new and other petunia. no support. vaccination of hogs for hog chol- Asparagus Lettuce glamorous items. The follow- era. meeting was held at the County Johns for an all-day session with on pending legislation. Beans, Str. Muskmelon ing plants are \ recommended. Petunia - Red Riches. This Beans, Lima Watermelon Office. Mrs. Hartman announced 23 groups represented. A total A sty le show was planned for . Dicentra Bountiful. This new Some of them are new for 1960. Beets Broccoli Onion. Parsnip camp will be held March 8 and 9 at Wesley Woods, Clear Lake. of $178.66 has been collected the meeting February 26. double bright red petunia sents a striking show of color, pre- perpetual flowering Bleeding District 11 Cabbage Peas from the Community Groups for Sanilac County. 28 members ANNUALS Heart has fuchsia-red flowers on Mrs. Ken Corey. Chairman Carrots Peppers Price $6.50. the Retarded Children's Day and the flowers do not fade. stalks about 18 inches high. It Cauliflower Pumpkin representing 19 groups enjoyed a Stephenson Celery Radish School. potluck dinner in Jan u a r y. Aster - Clinton Blue. This new Phlox - Annual - Glamour. This has handsome dark blue-green Corn Salsify Lenawee Co un t y Women's Delta County Women's Com- Cucumber . Mrs. Joseph Fitzpartick, vice- County nurses, Mrs. Eleanor aster has attractive mid-blue is an outstanding new annual foliage and forms a clump about Spinach Committee met at the County mittee met January 8th at Rapid' 99 Plant Squa h chairman, represented women of Lowalski and Mrs. Helen Diem, flowers, grows about 18 inc.hes with salmon pink flowers and 18 inches in diameter. Enjoys ndive Tomatoes Building. We voted to adopt five River. Mrs. John Olson, delegate the county at the A. F. B. F. con- told of the T. B. skin test to be tall and is early flowering. exceptional foliage. Its height is sunshine. Kale Turnips people from the home for aged to the state convention, gave a Kohl-Rabl Rutabaga vention at Chicago and gave a given school children, of the x- Blooms measure 4 to 5 inches about 12 inches. to look after their needs and Roses. Many new and splendid very interesting talk. make visits. very interesting report of her rays to be given reactors. across. FLOWE Several groups donated a total impressions. Plans for an eve- r 0 s e s have been introduced Program for March meeting Ageratum Fox Glove ning meeting on March 22, with Farm Bureau Women helped Gloriosa Daisy. The plant pro- within the past few years, so it will be an evening meeting for Aly sum Gourds of $93 toward cupboard for our the traveling x-ray when it vis- duces large bright yellow and a dinner followed by a style is with difficulty that the fol- all members and friends. Mrs. A ter Hollyhock building. ited the county in February. mahogany flowers on long stems. Baby's Breat~ Larkspur- show, were announced. lowing varieties have been chos- John Luecke, traveler and lec- Bachelor Button Marigolds Our April meeting will ~e held Everyone is urged to have a chest Truly a spectacular plant which Sergeant Deleman of the en. turer, will present an illustrated Bal am Mor.ning Glol'Y March 31 at Consumers Power x-ray. grows about 3 feet tall. The lad,y talk on the Fiji Islands. Brachycome Nasturtium Building; a family potluck. Michigan State Police gave a Calendula Petunia talk on the point system and In February 40 members rep-, of the house will love to use this Rose - Garden Party: This new Candy Tuft Phlox Stanley Powell will speak. resenting 22 groups enjoyed a me in her floral arrangements. hybrid tea rose has a strong con- Chippewa County Women met Canterbury Bell Pinks Sheriff Robert Stites spoke on how it adds up for traffic viola- potluck dinner. Each lady was { Carnation Poppie stitution and produces huge February 3 in the First National safety in driving. He reminded tions. He also showed movies of Castor Bean Portulaca asked to try to get one new Glorio a Golden Daisy. A. close well-shaped flowers up to 6 Bank Building. Mrs. Kay Wall- Chry anthemum Snapdragon us of our duty to emphasize to a school bus in operation and Cock comb Stock Farm Bureau member. A film relative of the above and a new- inches or more across. The petals born presided. We planned a Vic- our children the dangers that can some of the dangers involved Columbine Straw Flower about T.B. was shown. comer for 1960. The flowers are of the flower are rich ivory in tory Dinner to celebrate our suc- Co moa Sweet Peas come from reckless driving. He with narrow roads, blind cor- Dahlia Tuscola County did not have a rich golden yellow about 5 inch- color, tinted with just enough cess in the Farm Bureau mem- Sweet William favors drivers training courses ners, narrow bridges and general Dai ies Verbena meeting in January because of es across with dark velvety cen- appleblossom pink to give the bership campaign for 1960. Delphinium Zinnia in the school. traffic conditions. stormy weather. The ladies are ters. It grows 3 feet tall. All flower appealing charm. Four O'Clock Houghton County Women's Genesee County Women's Com- 'helping with the x-ray unit in G loriosa daisy seeds should be Committee met Feb. 3 at the Your F rm D strict 3 mittee met at the home of Mrs. the county. sown early and the young plants Rose - Kordes Perfecta. During the past year this hybrid tea home of Mrs. Waino Ruuska. Mrs. Celestine Young. Chairman Douglas Weatherhead for a pot- Hair styling demonstration will grown on inside singly i~ four- Projects for 1960 were discussed. dD r Mt. Clemens R-2 luck lunch. Fred VanAsdale, be given at the March meeting. inch pots until all danger of rose proved itself superior both for its keeping qualities in the There is much interest in sup- chief, Driver Improvement Con- frost has passed. Plant 20 inches Livingston County. Dan Reed, garden and for its use as an ex- port for the Freedom Book Shelf. trol, Michigan Department of apart in a sunny part of the bor- r associate legislative counsel for State, discussed Michigan's point istrict 7 der. hibition piece in flower shows. Michigan Farm Bureau, spoke on Mrs. Walter Harger. Chairman The petals of the large high citiz nship. It is important t.o system for traffic violations. centered blooms, are a combina- Mrs. Whittaker' Plans r u Points for violations range from Stanwood R-2 Marigold Toreador. A new hy- take part actively in party pol i- 2 to 6, if they add up to 12 over In spite of plenty of wind and brid marigold which grows H. L.R. CHAPMAN tion of creamy-white edged with Tour of Europe tics. We can help make sure that carmine-pink and tinted with d our parties have chosen reliable a two-year period the driver's snow we had almost perfect at- about 2 feet tall. The flowers are Snapdragons. Something ne:v soft yellow at the base. Mrs. Marvel Whittaker, form- citizens for public office. license may be suspended or re- tendance at our District Council globular about 5 inches across in snapdragons are three van- er state chairman of Women of VEOET BlES voked. meeting. You have to look long and almost as deep and are ruf- Having elected a representive, eties with double flowers. Those Rose - Golden Girl. This new Farm Bureau, is conducting an- We must be alert, observe th and hard to find women as will- fled and frilled. The color of the o ERS write him expressing your views. That is important and more ef- law , and want to improve to be ing to assume responsibility and flowers is a pleasing shade of who like double flowers will say they are sensational. Each of the striking yellow grandiflora, ap- other tour of southern pears to be the finest yellow rose this summer for between 10 and Europe U ERVICES, INC. fective than names on a petition. a good driver and help cut down be as cooperative as those we orange with slightly darker cen- three varieties grow 3 feet tall. yet developed in its class. The 14 passengers. The tour includes ed Dep't accidents. have on the Farm Bureau Wom- ters. For best results plant this o 960, Lan ing, Mich. Two big Michigan issues will plant is somewhat tall, bushy, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, nd free catalog. en's committees. Because of this newcomer in rieh soil where it Highlife. Cream-colored flow- and very vigorous in growth. It Switzerland, Germ any, Bel- call for personal letters: Shiawassee County Women's and the help of Mrs. Karker and will receive lots of sunshine and rs with a yellow lip. b 1 0 0 m s almost continuously gium, Holland. The group will 1. Citizens should be able to Committee met at Extension Ray Dewitt, our regional direc- the soil never allowed to be- vote their choice for any new Hall, Corunna, February 1 with tor we were able to wind up a come dry. Vanguard. Rich cerise - rose throughout the season. leave on the S. S. United States It is also advisable JUly 21 and return on the S.S. tao for Michigan. a potluck dinner. full day's work by 2:30. Our to disbud a few plants to get the flowers. Rose - Fire King. A new lusty America September 2. Shall we have a Constitu- Mr. Jacqueline Oatman, from Spring District 20. The lei- meeting will be largest and best flowers. Venus. Soft pink flowers with growing floribunda with large surely tour will be done by mo- tional Conv ntion? the Child Guidance Center at he 1d in the Congregational fully double flowers produced in tor coach. For details write Mrs. a yellow lip. ' comb C oun y. t Mr . WEI . . .. Owos 0, spoke on mental health . dl 1\.'\' 0 t Church at Shelby April 10, with Mo ning Glory - Flying Saucer. heavy clusters. The color of the Whittaker at 1914 West Genesee ni r of i t r enny ounda- m the mid e years. J.y~r a - a good program. A new annual vine for the tre - Z'nnia • Trail Blazer. This bril- flowers is vermillion. Street, Lapeer" after March 15. MFB Te~~s Senators y Powell Speaks to I general election fail to vote on a proposal involving the holding of a Con-Con, it is evident that they are not very deeply inter- Judiciary Committee ested in that proposition. Another change posed would have to do with the being pro- The Michigan Farm Bureau OFt F ebruary 18 pre- number of delegates basis of their selection. and the The 00 n J sented to the Judiciary Committee of the State Sen- ate the following testimony regarding the p oposed number would be increased from 102 to 144. M ttl amending of the constitutional convention article in Instead of three for each Sen- The annual ount F rm Bu- atorial District, there would be the Michigan Constitution, and the calling of a con- reau presid nts' conferenc ith 1 0 one for each Senator and one for the Michigan Farm Bureau m m- stitutional convention. each Representative. That of course would very definitely in- The testimony was presented by Stanley M. crease the metropolitan domina- tion in a future Con-Con. Powell, legislative counsel for the Michigan Farm The Directors of the Michigan Bureau. Mr. Powell said: Farm Bureau have studied the proposed changes which are be- Chairman Morris and Gentlemen of the Committee: ing advocated and have compar- I am Stanley M. Powell of Ionia, legislative coun- AFBF Directors Meet with Representative Barden ed them with the resolutions adopted by the delegates at our sel of the Michigan Farm Bureau, which is a general REP. GRAHAM BARDEN of legislation with members of the Walter W. Wightman of Michi- annual meeting last November North Carolina, chairman of the American Farm Bureau Board of gan is at the far right of the pic- relative to a Constitutional Con- farm organization representing 72 361 farm families House Education and Labor Directors at a recent meeting in ture. Bright and turdy as a Lighthou , I vention and Reapportionment. who are voluntary dues paying members in the 74 Committee in Congress, discuss- his office. Mr. Barden is fourth ed labor-management relations from the left. AFBF Director The Directors concluded that leading agricultural counti~s in Michigan. none of the changes being pro- I wish to commend the Committee for arrang- time I have heard folks talk, or constitutions more recent than Shouldn't Be posed are in conformity with have read editorial comments, Michigan's. Thus Michigan's Con- Farm Bureau Policy and they REFl CTORrZ D ing and conducting this series of hearings. I feel favoring a constitutional con- stitution is younger than that of M de Too Easy have warned their members that they are accomplishing much in dispelling the vention. 41 other states. As we all know, against being influenced to cir- I have observed that among it is less than one-third as old The Constitution now provides culate or sign the petitions now fog and confusion whicr has developed in this the objectives of such promot- as our Federal Constitution. that a proposal to hold a Con- being circulated. whole area of constitutional amendment proposals ers is: a desire to: Con requires a majority vote of The proposed amendment be- all those participating in the Sturdy, long-lasting, economical JUTE steel and the holding of a Con-Con .. Get rid of what remains of the Let Each Change ing promoted by the League of election. The proposed amend- post are the backbone of any fence. Aura tiv protection afforded by the 15- Women Voters and by some Jun- ment would reduce that require- Stand on Merits Many folks still have the idea that the proposition mill limitation amendment rela- ior Chamber of Commerce ment to a mere majority of those by day in their bright red coats, and at night a tive to general property taxes; voting on this particular ques- which may be presented to the voters in November Chapters embodies a built-in guiding tring of reflected light under the head- Elimination of the sales tax provision which provides for tion. The Michigan Farm Bureau will directly involve the holding of a Con-Con. I distribution to schools and local has for years favored consider- lights of your tractor, truck or car. submitting to Michigan's voters units of government; at the April 1961 election the The Michigan Farm Bureau ing proposed amendments to the All you have to do is drive U 'JUTES into trust that the testimony presented at this hearing constitution individually and on Repeal of the anti-diversion question of holding a Con-Con. insists that a proposition as the ground and you're ready to stretch your wire. will further clarify the fact that what is being urged amendment relative to restrict- Such a proposal failed to carry fundamental as holding a con- their merits rather than to at- ing highway revenues for road as recently as November 1958. vention to re-write Michigan's tempe a general revision of the Put an end to digging, backfill, tamping. No more by the League of Women Voters and some Junior document which would undoubt- repairs and construction; At that time only 35% of the Constitution should not be un- rot, fro t heave, termite or fire. Heavy pyramid Chamber of Commerce Chapters involves various people voting in that election dertaken unless a majority of edly contain a mixture of desir- Drastic reduction in the num- stud , large anchor plate; fasteners around post iavored holding a Con-Con. Ten the voters participating in the able and undesirable features. changes in the provisions for convening and con- ber of counties or curtailment years earlier when a similar election at which this matter is Voters would have difficulty in prevent working loose. asier to place, or pull and of the number or functions of ducting a Con-Con. It also would provide for plac- question was placed on the bal- submitted favor this idea. determining whether or not townships and, move, longer la ting, better looking, stronger than lot by the Legislature, there It is a well-established prin- adoption of the new document ing on the April 1961 election ballot the question Probably most important of were over 40% of the voters in ciple of good government that would represent progress or wood ... far more economical in the long run. all, a revamping of provisions whether the losses would out- Get both strength and protection in your next of whether or not the machinery for calling a Con- relative to legislative district- favor of the proposal. Thus on many important questions a there has been a definite decline greater than a majority vote is weigh any gains. .Con should be set in motion. ing and apportionment so that fencing job. Use UNILlTES! in support for the idea during required. For instance, to place The well-established position od. Nine of them were adopted. representation in both branch- the past decade. apr 0 p 0 sed constitutional a- If anybody feels that he has es of the Legislature would be mendment on the ballot by leg- an idea which would provide an Available throughout Michigan from J 01 the Michigan ~arm. Bureau is Thus, during this period of ap- solely on a population basis, These facts are in decided con- islative action requires the af- improvement in some provi- that ~he. m~st ~~telhgent way proximately 50 years, 122 pro- for Michigan s cItIz~ns to carry posals have been submitted of with no other factors taken into trast to the great hullabaloo frrmative vote of two-thirds of sions of our State Constitution, FA M BUREAU ERVICE , INC. out any changes. WhICh they feel which 66 have been adopted and consideration. which is being raised which the members of both houses of let him promote it and have it should be made In the content of 56 have been rejected by the tries to make it appear that the Legislature. submitted to the voters by legis- LA lNG, CHI AN It is interesting to recall that lative action, or by the petition our Constitution is. through con- voters. there is a growing demand for a There are certain types of bills sidering each propssal on its in the general election in N 0- method. for which a similar two-thirds merits. If a complete revision vember of 1952 Michigan voters Con-Con: The t~end at the pol~s vote requirement prevails. This demonstrates that Mich- had the opportunity of choosing Then we will all have a d the Constitution were to be- was decidedly In the other di- If a substantial proportion of chance to consider it on its mer- igan citizens not only could, but 'between two plans of apportion- made, the new document would do, change their Constitution ment which were submitted rection. I the voters participating in the its without having it encumber- undoubtedly contain what each from time to time as they see simultaneously. The first was voter would regard as a mixture fit. This same method will al- sponsored and promoted by the of desirable and undesirable ways be available as changing C. I. O. and provided for appor- features so that it would be dif- conditions bring about a desire tioning both Senate and House ficult for him to make up his for some revision in Michigan's on a population basis with no mind whether its adoption would basic law. other element being considered. or would not represent progress. Isn't it rather ludicrous for At that time the voters turned anyone to deride and ridicule down the C.I.O. proposal by a Our, Constitution our present State Constitution as decisive vote. It carried in only being 50 years old when during two of Michigan's 83 counties. A Living Document that period it has been modified The state-wide totals were, for: in line with the wishes of the 924,242; against: 1,415,355. At all but a 'half dozen of the voters by the adoption of 66 elections held since our current amendments, some of which Voters Favored Constitution went into effect in have been quite far-reaching 1909, proposed amendments have been submitted to it character? to the in Balanced Legislature FA BUREAU voters. In all, there have been At the same time a proposal 122 such amendments considered Who Wants to for a balanced Legislature, sup- at the polls. Eighty-eight proposed amend- ments were placed' on the ballot When Change What? some individual or ported by the Michigan Bureau and many other trade and professional groups and citi- Farm an CAIIIC& by legislative action. Fifty- group starts agitating for some zens' organizations, carried in 80 seven of them were adopted., change, I like to find out, if I counties. The total vote on this Farmer after farmer in Michigan has found out that Farm Bureau Plant Meanwhile, 34 proposals were can, what prompts them to that proposal was, for: 1,269,807; Food and Farm Bureau Seed are their natural partners for profit. Thanks submitted by the petition meth- course of action. From time to against: 975,518. to your patronage, and that of your neighbors, Farm Bureau's fertilizer It appears that the folks who and seed departments have set the pace within the industry, year after should decide how they want the year. Every product sold by Farm Bureau has been formulated, grown A ew Book You'll legislative districts apportioned are the citizens of the state. and processed to meet your requirements. Farm Bureau Services' manu- They had an opportunity to ex- facturing and processing plants are located to give you every advantage press themselves on this issue in prompt, economical shipping. Dealers throughout the state are just and did so in a convincing and about within a stone's throw of your farming operation. Every phase of Wa'nt to' Read! conclusive manner. Som of those advocating a Farm Bureau's fertilizer and seed departments has been geared with Con-Con hold up as an ideal a you, and your profits, in mind. Buy where you see the familiar red, white so-called model state constitu- and blue emblem .... it is your guide to quality coupled with economy. tion developed by the National Municipal League. One of the Clark 'L. Brody's important constitution features of this model is that for a one-house Legislature. it provides FARM BUREAU GRANULATED FERTILIZER FARM BUREAU MICHIGAN CERTIFIED SEED At the present time, the only Today everyone must obtain higher yields to get increased profits. Many farmers are buying seed today because it is cheapest per n the Service state having a unicameral lative body is Nebraska from what I have been able to learn, I doubt if that is proving to be a wonderful success which legis- an, Farm Bureau fertilizer is one step towards getting those yields. Manufactured by the industry's most efficient process in plants located at Saginaw and Kalama 00, Farm Bureau's fertilizer will pound or bushel. They are typical examples of the old, and proven, proverb .... penny-wise and pound-foolish". Don't follow their example. Take time out to assure yourself of the purity and all the other states should imi- give you more for your plant food dollar than anything else you germination of the seed you buy. Best of all, don't gamble ..• Of The Farmer tate. Another suggestion being pro- moted by advocates of a consti- tutional convention is elimina- tion of the long ballot, which, of could purchase. Always remember that every step of the way in making Farm Bureau plant food is guided by the thought of providing you the best at the least cost. see your Farm Bureau dealer and get his Michigan Certified Seeds. You can see right on the bag just what you're getting ..... tag lists everything Check your dealer's supply of the My Life in the Michigan course, means that we would vote directly for less of our pub- • DOUBLE-SCREENING provides a more uniform-sized pellet. • Michigan Certified GARRY lic officials. • Michigan Certified SIMCOE Farm Bureau • GRANULATION provides plant food in proper proportion. • Michigan Certified CLiNTLAND Sponsors Vague • HIGH ANALYSIS provides more plant food per pellet. 1919 • 19&9 As to Purposes • Michigan Certified EATON • BULK FERTILIZER provides savings in time and labor. • Michigan Certified JACKSON IN THE SERVICE OF THE FARMER is the history of I was very much interested to the Michigan Farm Bureau. It is the autobiography of a observe that in your question- man, Clark L. Brody, and an organization, the Michigan ing of Mr. A. Frederick Warn- Farm Bureau. The story of one is inseparble from the other. er, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and . Test your soil first to find out which analysis of Farm Bureau Granular .--------------- Mrs. Howard Lichterman, dent of the Michigan League of presi- TEST YOUR Plant Food it needs. Do this when your ground is not frozen or too wet. I PLEASE USE THIS ORDER FORM I Women voters, they persistently Michigan State University Press I a voided committing themselves SOIL FIRST! Ask your Farm Bureau Dealer for Free $oil Sample 8ags. I P. O. Box 752 as to the specific changes which should be made in Michigan's East Lansing, Michigan I I I enclose $3.25 for one copy, postpaid, of IN THE consti tu tion. They gave the impression that I SERVICE OF THE FARMER by Clark L. Brody. I it was outdated, despite the fact Always shop where I I I Name Address RFD No. I that it has been modified by' the adoption of 66 amendments, average of well over year. one an per you see this emblem; it is your guide to quality coupled with economy. FARM u E Post -------- Office --_. . Only 8 states in the Union, in- cluding Hawaii and Alaska, have ns a ~"----~~'---;-----------------------'-----_':- r ve I I tion of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of ana- lYZing their problems and formu- community or county at the mo- ment when problems exi t. on: 1. Un i for m prop rty a se sment 5-David of man, Grand L dg . C. Morris Chair- 101' hotel, Ea t Lansing. March lO-Chesaning. Tour Top A ncy Life Trophy for having 1. o top life insurance 6-Earl Kuhl, Sebewaing. McDonald Dairy Milk Product.' • • lating action to achieve educa- We reconunend that each agency in the state. tusa on tional improvement, economic / opportunity, and social advance- ment, ther by promoting the na- County Farm Bureau a Committee on Local Affair, which may s r e as the ba ic stahlish 2. ounty equalization 3. County welfar 4. School taxes co s 7-John He. selink, Marion. 8--J ohn J. Rya , Merrill. 9-C h a r 1 esC. Gotthard, plant. Lunch and me ting, Odd- Fellow hall. March 16-R mus. Tour Re- Joe Marzec, Calhoun county agent, was the leading producer in a special life insurance con- citizen hip committee of the Bu kley. Coop rative C rea mer y. t st and recerv d the Life Pace o e-At ch annu I meeting of the tional welfare. Farm Bureau is l1.US County Farm Bureau, and that arm Burea 10-Edgar O. Diamond, Al- Lunch and me ting at town halJ. •.. tter Trophy. local, national and international pena. Mi hig n arm Bureau, the State Resolutions Com- in scope and influence, and IS the Michigan Farm Bureau 'give March 17-Grand Rapids area. S pee i a 1 agency manager non-partisan, non-sectarian, and aid to the e committees in or- Freedom Confe ence ll-Ronald W. Clark, Gould 'four Fa m Bureau Services Egg awards went to Junior Clemens, mitt e and the delegates from County Farm Bureaus ganizing approaches to their City. ;.~ manager - for Iosco, Ogemaw, non- ecret in character." We commend the Michigan Marketing Division at Jenison. houghtfully consider the Farm Bureau as an organ- work. Women of Farm Bureau Lunch and meeting at Kenmarr Arenac and Roscommon coun- Farm Bureau for planning and Mrs. Carleton Ball, Albion. House, Grandville. ties. Also, to W i 1bur Lohr iza ion and make recommendations, ' We present Community Farm We recommend also that at conducting a Fr edom Confer- agency manager for Mon oe least one di cus ion topic each nc for our m mber in Febru- Mr . Darrell Fleming, Gaylord. March 22-Pinconning. Tour the ob rvations and recommendations made at the Bureaus Mrs. Harry F. Johnson, St. county. Both agencies reached y 9-1' be given to the considera- ary of 1959. Farm Bureau Services plant. Louis .• their objectives for auto, life, 40th annu me ting ov. 10-11, 1959: Michigan Farm Bureau is rec- tion of matters of local concern. e believe that this sort of a Lunch and meting, Chick's f.Je, and farm liability insurance f ed grains. We would also point ognized for its leadership in coni r nee is of value in h lping re taurant. for 1959. Committee Members at Large out that any government pro-] establishing Community Farm Welcome to New u to 1ealize the needed actio. March 23-Imlay City. Tour e H ve L. Dale Dunck 1, Vice-Chair- on the part of citizens to com- Michigan Milk Producers Ass'n. gram of subsidy and production Bureaus to keep its members in- Secretary- anager bat efforts of subversive groups man, Williamston. Washi gton rm Bureau control is Socialistic in nature formed of developments, active Robert E. Smith, Fowlerville. Lunch and meeting at Home- Some 35 beautiful houses in ,. 0 would de hoy our Ameri .• stead restaurant. and of deep concern to all of in stating their viewpoints on We extend our cordial wel- Allen F. Rush, Lake Orion. Washington, D. C. are never lived We believe that all farmers us. public and agricultural prob- come to our new Secretary-Man- can constitutional government March 29-East Jordan. Tour should be concerned with and and our freedoms. in, yet have beautiful lawns and lems, and united to give support ager of Michigan Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Young People Jordan Valley Coo per a tive hav a voice in stablishing pol- We are thankful that we. are kept well painted. They are to policies decided upon by our Mr. Clarence E. Prentice. Harry. F. Foster, East Lansing. Creamery. Lunch and meeting at ic' es dealing with all commod- as farmers. have an organiza- . We request that oth l' such con- sub-stations for power plants, members and delegates. Methodist church. iti . ' tion which we may join l:)y We wish him success and fer nces be held at the Michi- *Mr. Ronald W. Clark of Dis- March 3Q-G ladstone. Tour built as nice homes to improve the Numerous other stat shave happiness in his association with gan Farm Bureau 1 vel and that trict 11 attended the August and appearance of the neighborhood. e would remind those whose free choice. studied our Community Farm Alger-Delta Electric Cooperative ncouragement and help be giv- September meeting of the State oach to the farm problem We.r a.1izethat in a volun ary Bureau plan and have followed Farm Bureau members and as- en to County Farm Bureaus in Resolutions Committee but was Ass'n. Lunch and meeting at he commodity by commod- organization strength depends our lead in organizing their own sure him of our co-operation and Katy's Dinette. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS p omoting and conducting simi- unable to serve further because ity ba is that whenever a com- upon a sound knowledge by.the Community Farm Bureau sys- assistance. o ltY is subsidized, controlled, n:embers about the~r. organI~a-1 terns. We believe that our mem- 101'conferences. of illness. 6 March 1, 1960 or upported, it is bound to at- tion as ell .as a. wIllu:g. actl?n bership should hold our Com- Farm ureau New Ins. Film f some other commodity or po Ibly several of th m. and cooperatIOn. I? bUlld~g Its munity Farm program and policies. It IS 'Y~ll in the same high regard. Bureau system af y rogr Co-o r ti n o m dity ith Farm Co-op e have only to point out that m py acres diverted from the that we look to and appreciate our stated purposes. They say Each year hundreds of acci- We urge that County Farm Bu- d nts are maiming and killing OUpS S 0 vn at We wish to commen the re- Meets to Plan s; '1'6.1 production of wheat or corn by our Farm Bureau is: reaus give strong support to the members of our farm families. development and strengthening We recommend the start th t cent efforts to bring about har- our present program have been u d for the production of. oth r II A free. independent, non-gov- rnmental, voluntary organiza- of our Community Farm Bu- w~s made in the study of farm reaus. safety by our Michigan Farm m ny in policies between the Michigan Farm Bureau and our For 1960's Agents Meet state commodity organizations I DAIRY We u r g e all members to Bureau and our Farm Bureau through joint meetings of the "Working together was the take an acn e part in these Insurance Companies. Bo I'd of Directors and staff of "Cooperatives Plan for the theme of the 1960 Farm Bureau CLEANERS AN groups, and all officers of We request conHnuation and tnese organizations and those of GO's"is the theme for a series of Insurance state-wide meeting at SANITIZERS. ~. ~ these groups to build inter- expansion of farm safety pro- the Michigan Farm Bureau. meetings for managers and di- Lansing, Feb. 17. esting and effective programs that will attract and hold the grams by our Farm Bur e a u Farm Bureau Women, Farm Bu: rectors of farmer cooperatives in We appreciate also the func- March, said L A Cheney, secre- More than 400 agents wives, county presidents and and ••. rodar's ~k attendance at their regular monthly meetings. i eau Young People, munity Group, compani s. and Com- and affiliated tio s of our state Commodity tary ofzthe Committees as a means of chan- Farmer Cooperatives. neling the viewpoints of ou Michigan .Ass'n of . The program will include fu- farm commodity producers to ture plans for two state-wide wives, county secretaries husbands and Insurance Board members- and wives attended. and Complete Line '/'~) :--- Blaque Knirk, president of Women of Farm urea our leaders at state and county cooperatives and a period for Farm Bureau Mutual, Leroy D. We recognize the strength and Auto In • Limited Jevels. exchange of· ideas from local co- Dunckel, president of Farm Bu- • 'or Milking Machines and Equtpmen' UNIVER~l Super.Kleen-Soapl ••• D.I.rg.1It vigor given to our Michigan T FB em ers e ask that the members of operatives. Each session will in- reauLife; and N. L. Vermillion, Fortified with Chelaling Ag.nll Farm Bureau by the Women of th se Commodity Committees, clude a tour of a local coopera- administrative vice - president • '01' Milker Pipeline. Farm Bureau through their con- We urge all County Farm Bu- both state and county, 'carefully tive from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and for both companies, were speak- UNIVERSAL Line-CI.an , - Alflanne Del ••.••• UNIVERSAL Llne-C'ean 3 - liquid Orgallic structive program efforts over reaus to require that each appli- study the viewpoints of produ- luncheon and program at noon. ers. Acid Detergent for Milleslone Removal UNIVERSAL Mill< Tank CI.ane, - wllh- the years. cation for membership accorn- eel' in their areas so that they A new 14-minute film strip, Sodium Hypochlorit. Schedule of Meetings with voice and music, to pro- UNIVERSAL eI./or-O·San - LIquid Sedl. They have done much to make panying an application for auto- may represent the consensus of Hypochlorit. Bact.ridd. mobile insurance be acted on by thinking in matters of cornrnod- mote the complete Farm Bureau •• 'or Milkstone Removal the communities better places in the County Farm Bureau Board ity policies, as well as facts and Washtenaw March I-At Ypsilanti. TOUI Insurance program, was intro-- I UNIVERSAL Antis'on, liquid Dairy Cleaner - Orgo"'c D.,•••• . which to live. Their work is Farmers Oil Co. • For Safer Mastitis Control recognized by other groups of of Directors before the premium information which will affect Lunch and meeting place at duced to the agency force. The UNIVERSAL SIeribalm-QualemOf1 Attuttonlll"· our state as being of great civic is accepted and the insurance the soundness of these policies Huron hotel. film "Working Together" is de- Anlis'tplic·Dialnfectant ( importance to pro g ram s in thus becomes in force. in the future. signed to explain the program Check now the advantages of UNIVER.o] March 2 - Benton Harbor. SAL Dairy Sanitizers for fast. eu¥, 10\91 health, mental health, safety, cit- izenship, education, public rela- Since we recognize that there should not be a time lag invol- I e recognize the problems Tour Berrien County Milk Pro- that ~ev~lop' 'In a general fa;-m ducers Ass'n, with lunch and to Farm Bureau members and will be shown in Community. cost, dependable dairy farm sanitatiol)- _and better milk quality control., tions and international under- ved by the applicant seeking ~:gaTIlz.atlO~In trying to bring meeting there. Group meetings throughout the ~'" .." M !"""IAE~s· standing. auto insurance, we ask that ~etmg mterests of. producers state within the next eight (Q . March 3 - Coldwater. NO months. They have provided a link County Farm Bureaus set (If different commodities mto TOUR. Meet at Batavia Grange F~~E"" 1 which has bound our member- definite procedures to ma~~ har ony .. Compro~ises must be Ball at 10:30 a.m. All agents who own projectors ~~.J ship together to achieve com- prompt decisions regarding such r~1~d, at times. T.hlSta.kes exten- now have a copy of the film ~ mon and oonstructive purposes March 4-Lansing. Tour Farm strip and record. Available at most applications. Wit h 0 u t h si e study and dISCUSSIOn among Bureau Services, Inc., 4,000 No. and better understanding of our promptness our insurance :~~_ the leaders of the commodity Grand River Avenue. Lunch and Wendell Smith, Calhoun coun- ty agency manager, won the Dis- Farm Bureau dealers Farm Bureau organization it- pany would be at a serious com- programs. self. meeting place, Albert Pick Mo- tinguished Sales Award, also the in Michigan I . W.e wish to express our appre- pet at i v e disadvantage wi h We urge that where important CIatIOn to the Wom n of Farm other companies. issues of commodity marketing Bureau for these contributions in We urge the Farm Bureau policies develop, the promptest building a strong program. Mutual Insurance Company to action possible be taken to require the co-operation of local achieve such compromises and • • • here is a shopping I insurance agents in the perform- that the membership be fully in- Farm Bure u ance of this stated policy. formed of developments and , Youn Peopl Ciontinued their viewpoints be sounded out to the maximum extent possible lis for your building , eq ipment a,.d accessories! We look to our Farm Bureau Member Insurance or allowable by the need for de- Young People as a source for Rate Incentive cision or action. For years your Farm Bureau dealer has been the source for quality competent and inspired leader- I ship in theFarm Bureau of the We request that the Farm Bu- I Farm ureau and farm supplies at economical rates. Listed below you will find just future. We do not look upon our reau Mutual Insurance Company a few of the thousands of types of equipment available from Form youth organization as a vehicle study the feasibility of provid- C ,nmodity Bargaining by which we can impose any po- i ing special reduced rates on Bureau. Take a few minutes and go down the list. If you are in~ litical or social doctrine upon' automobile insurance for mern- We request that the Michigan Farm Bureau stand ready to terested in any item listed, or if you can't f'ind the particular one the minds of our youth. bel'S who hold safe - driving O~r Far~ B';lreau Young Peo- recc;>rdsfo~ a reasonably long serve as an organizing and! or that's on your mind, drop the coupon into the mail today and you'li ples organization has provided period of time. advisory agent for farm com- modity producers wherever bar- receive comprehensive data promptly. Try this method of getting ~or our fa~ youth an opportun- We believe that this special ity for original planning and rate would provide an incentive gaining services are not now your information, we're' certain you wilt like it. execution of self-developed pro- to maintain a safe-driving record provided by existing commodity grams. for persons having such a rate organizations and at the request We are proud that under this advantage. and with the co-operation of freedom of action our Farm Bu- commodity producers State. of our F ureau h ed' reau Young People have shown yision and initiative in develop- Citizen hip mg and carrying through worth- We urge F r m Bureau I tegrati n Contract C. £:1 B. Silo while projects in citizenship, members to particinate in safety, community Improvement We recommend that the Mich- and public service. governmenJ and political ae- igan Farm Bureau set up a com- Unico Bunk Feeder tivities, especially at the local mittee to study integration con- leveL Unico Automatic Poultry Feeder These young people are worthy tracts and make the resulting of our fullest support and co- Freedom - loving Americans information available to its operation in their efforts to build must take every opportunity to members. This committee could _ I Herringbone Milking System 107 their organization and perform he a part of those organization, work with Michigan Farm Bu- their constructive projects. programs, and activities which reau staff, Michigan State Uni- Universal Pipeline Milking System - We urge the Michigan Farm will safeguard our freedom. versity personnel, and others S nllac 92 Bureau Board of Director, the Farm Bureau members and ha ing nee ary information. several County Boards and all voters in general should work Universal Custom Milker N waygo 66 of the local and county groups for, nominate, and elect per ons mm ndation of Staff and committees of our organiza- of integrity and character to 30 Year Warranteed Pole Buildings' tion to give their fullest encour- public office, and should there We commend the staff of the agement and support to the task after keep close track of the Michigan Farm Bureau office Reliable, efficient contractors of making a strong and active service which they render and for unstinting efforts and un- Farm Bureau Young Peoples' or- inform these public officials cur- werving loyalty to our Mich- Financing that will meet your needs ganization in Michigan. igan Farm Bureau and its pro- ~ently of their views on pending grams. 1 sues. We believe our county secre- Unico Silo Unloader Program on Local It has been said that in the tarial an d office programs and clec .on year of 1 60 the th me Our community Aft ir song of every pressure group sions are the better for their group discus- Unico Tube Type Feeder (Screw) dinned into the ears of every Throughout the history of our candidate will b , "Oh, Promise work in the e area . organization Farm Bureau dele- Me." ga have subscribed to the pol- affirmation Mail this coupon lor complete information! icy of maintaining strong local We endorse the recommenda- governments under the control tions made in a recent talk be- of 1 I itiz . fo We reaffirm adopted the D troit Economic Clu meetings that are now in force the resolutions at previous annual r---------------------------- _ by Secretary of Commerce Muel- except insofar as they are modi~ S.P.A.R. Department, Farm Bureau Services, Inc. ler. His 4-point program of p r- fied or supplemented sonal political action was: . resolutions adopted at this an- by the FFI~m~EAIJ P. O. Box 960, Lonsinq, Michigan I ~ "Think much more deep y on nu 1 meeting. ~ .nc. I'm interested in the following, please send data. public questions. Speak up more frequently on vital issues. Play esolution Committee W ve t F m ur u a uch mol' acti e role in pub- should take the initiative in or- lic affairs. Encourage much District ganizing our people into effec- more political action by young I-P ul C. Kline, Mendon. Shop where you tive action groups to cope with people." 2-G ~ 0 r gee. Crisenbery, see this emblem; NAME it is your guide to community and local govern- Jackson. quality coupled ment problems. These problems w. urge County Farm Bureau , 3-Robert F. Tefft, Ann Ar- with economy. ADDRESS may differ ith each oommun- part of their Citizenship pro- bor, • ityt and hence action taken needs gram, to study ei:r county ta1. 4-o-Cl enc Dykema, Hud- CITY' --------'---l---------_Michigaft. for i hi a rowin ( ltions." to be fitte to the ne ds of any structure, with ial emph . sonVflJe. ---~----------~-------------------------------- t ins 2 per c t nitr g E I "Wha' mor ," added "~OO-600 • pound total applica- bon" have become common." (Continued from Page 1) "Non-legume crops us d t published by the Michigan State University Press starve for nitrogen unl ss they at East Lansing. followed legumes," he recalled. "Corn often suffered that fate." We have endeavored to make this a human in- Today, non-legumes are re- terest story built around the struggles of farm people placing legumes on many farms. A· Branch county farmer ex- Acres that once got 5 pounds of plained to a Farm r ' ek au- to attain their rightful place in the evolution of the nitrogen now receive 100 to 150 audi nee how a father - son social, economic and political forces that shape their pounds from commercial fertili- combination feed out a thou- zers. sand hogs a year. destiny. . "The good manager fertilizes Maurice Arendt of Bronson, It has been a great privilege for me to be iden- in proportion to yield," Cook pointed out. "That is, he puts the tified with their efforts. most plant food on his best igan counties. Since there are such a large number of bills, many of which were introduced just before the (Continued from Page 1) deadline for presenting measures, tion for supplies and equipment and since the lawmakers seem used in agricultural production has appeared. Representative Ed- ward H. Jeffries of Detroit has determined to bring the session to a close by April 15, things will be moving plenty fast in leg- Plan Art.I-fl-e- • ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION 0f swine will be st died at Mich•. igan State University through a ry or CI introduced HJR "P" which pro- islative chambers and commit- grant of $32,500 by 3 Michigan SPECIAL RATE to Farm Bureau me bers: 25 words for $1 for ach dition, Addi- . poses to amend the State Consti- tee rooms during the next six co-operatives. Dr. Ronald Nelson na tiIOn tional words 5 cents each per edition. Figures like 12 or $12.50 count as one word. tution to provide that all exemp- weeks. Don't delay letting your - (right) professor of animal bus- tions, xclusions and deduc.tions Senator and Representative know bandry is shown receiving checks NON-MEMBER advertisers: 10 cents per word one edition. Two or more di ion now in the Sales Tax Act would expire on July 1, 1961 and not be reinserted into the law with- how you feel about pending mat- tel's. f ne Farmers Week from Allen Rush (left), vice president of the Mich- Igan Live Stock Exchange; Marten 1 take rate of 8 cents per word per edition. 13 All classified ads are c sh ith ord r, I AGENTS WANTED out a two-thirds vote of the Leg- Allan Kline Speaks I Garn, president of Farm Bureau islature. At P M 12 Artificial insemination of swine Services; and Douglas Pier~n, A couple other bills not in line aw away is the objective of a grant of treasurer of Michigan Artificial with Farm Bureau Policy were Allan B. Kline, former pres- $32,500 made to Michigan State Breeders Ass'n. the last two introduced before ident of the American Farm Bu- University by Michigan Artificial the deadline shutting off intro- reau, is making a return visit to \.o,1J Breeders Ass'n, $17,500; Farm Bu- Farmers' W eek program. duction of bills. H. 551 would Paw Paw, Van Buren county, reau Services, $10,000; Michigan create the office of County As- the evening of May 12 at 8 Livestock Exchange $5,000. "In the 1930's." Cook stated, sessor to assess real and personal o'clock at the invitation of the The project utilizes a hormone "many farmers used little or no property, the job now done by Paw Paw. Coterie Club. product consumed by sows in the Township Supervisors .. H. Mr. Klme, one of t?e great their feed. Within four days aft- 552, would permit the hunting of speakers of the day, WIll speak er the end of the feeding period, quail in certain southern Mich- 'Ion "Today and Tomorrow." The sows become fertile. - --- - public is invited. Tickets $1 for "Knowledge of this type will MICHIGAN FARM NEWS I adults, 50 cents for children.- provide farmers with a measure March 1, 1960 ' 7 ~r~ .. Carl:. B~skir~_rublicity of control over stock production, . . c au man, aw aw. cost factors, and the calendar I never before possible," said Dr. Ronald Nelson, head of the MSU y t Animal Husbandry Dep't, in ac- cepting the gift. It also makes possible the arti-, 1 I ficial insemination of large num- bel'S of sows at a central loca- PS can arantee I tion in a single, mass production operation." I FOR EVERY FARM NEED A portion of the grant will be Hamilton Mfg. & Supply Company used to construct a boar building at Holland, Michigan, has the an exa t , and a small swine research lab- largest stock and best service for oratory. Work on the project Electric & Engine- Driven r rriga- will be conducted by Drs. Neal tion Pumps: First, J. A. Hoefer, and John Nel- Deep well turbine pumps ler of the Animal Husbandry Deep well submersible pumps return ...btl t Dep't. I Self-priming centrifugal Land drainage pumps Industrial sump pumps Boiler Feed pumps pumps I Spray tank filler pumps Weed spray pumps Deep well jet pumps ICHIGA Increase Use I Shallow well jet pumps I Shallow well turbine pumps Rotary gear pumps I Lawn sprinkling """""5 ERTIF E Of Fertilizer Liquid fertilizer PtHYIps Plastic pipe ana \ .••.. tis We specialize in shallow well systems for Irrigation and wa ~ ...-==-D-Q ~ * hree Ti es supplies for Grade A milk produc- ers. Michigan farmers times as much fertilizer they did in 1950. Planted in April, togeth- "That's one of many marked er with good manage- changes in fertilizer technology over the last decade or two," MONEY Gnaws ON TRffi'F.JSwh n ment, will produce a Ray L. Cook, head of the Mich- you Own Your Own Troo {"arm. igan S tat e University soil Start yours today with .IcC RD yield that dollar for dol- -~---- BHOS. pine seedlings that have built- science ,department, said at n in growahlllty that provides profit. lar, will compete with SA BUSINESS We have 40 million hi h at qualfty and OPPORTUNITY most reasonahly prlc d se dUngs on any other crop." th market for spring planting. He- t er stm,-Buy a 'l'rt'e Farm Already ILK ROUTE to Ot.s go .'anit ry start d where you ar bound to hav Milk Products Company, with late I>UCCeSH. 'e have them at a ortce mod I truck. Fine bustn ss and in- that will amaze yon by Its lowne • come opportunity. 4,500 . .felvin And- Write today to deC RDY BnO. rus. South Haven R-4, Mlch iga,n. 'UltSERIES, Dept. T, Manton, Iich- Phone 21Fll. (3-lt-25p) 5 Igan, (1-tf·1Wb) 24 BOWLL 'G ALLj<~Y,six lanes. Fiv~ al?artmentR. 47 acr . for subdividln tx. PULLETS EIght room house, boat dock. 11 by rIver. ~~ill trade for farm. Glenn ~orrIR, 193 Ril y St., Dund e, Mich- iga.n. (Monr County) (3-2t-25p) 5A FO THE FIRST ~ DAIRY EQUIPMENT SIX WEEKS OF OUR LIFE! 'f you feed us Farm Bur au's Hi-Efficiency 11 FARM EQUIPMENT 20% Chick Starter Crumb' s .AEROYE• ..-T 60 inch fan and 3- phase 10 H motor. A-type movable section 36 it. tunnel. $275, without GIVE US THE START WE N-P'D, and deserve, motor $150. Gehl PTO forasre blow r. V ry good. . . :\Taltz, 3!l23 T ,·t I I you'v paid good money for us. our Farm Bureau Columbia Road, a on, Michiga n. (Ingham ountv) (3-lt-3~p) 11 dealer has all the particulars on this sensational FREE protection plan. See him soon. This Hi- Efficiency Starter Feed contains a coccidiostat, plus all of the other essentials that wi I give us more "Get up and grown. * JACKSO CLiNTLA QUALITY 511 P where you - • 5_ guide to quality coupled wi'. ECONOMY this 8mbl m; it ;s your onomy. SEE U for all kinds of new Case farm and utility equipment. portable heaters, Patz barn cleaners, silo unload r" Wright saws, Pioneer seed corn. lee, Finest quality, perform- ance proven. Bing' Machinery S rv- Burlin ton, lchtgan. Kninco Phone EATON :..• i RO 7-7569. (Calhoun County) I 22 (1-4t-34p) 11 SIMCOE MR. TURKEYMA •.... Farm Bureau has -:"'-'---'~--''----''--- ST A: -DARD STEEL PEPPER~ H. "-T GARRY the starter feeds you're looking for. tub for di tilling to mount on ruck or on. One row mint cutter. 24- foot tratter notato-v g table dust r. Good condttion. Cornie VanDeB rg, E CERtAIN IT'S CERTIFIED • Turkey Pre-Starter (Crumb'es) 6rtland It-I. Mich~an. Phon .•fit- oh II 7-53 . (Ionia Count, ) OR MICHIGA FARM Turlc y S r 3-lt-np) 13 FARM MACHINERY Just like every other member of the Farm Bureau feed family, OLIVE 66 row crop tractor, recon- these two feeds haye been precision formulated for your profit. ditioned with n w :\1&'" pistons. With Promine••t turkey raisers in Michigan have been using the •••for live power shaft, pulley. \Vith two 1 Inch ra~'d x plows. S 'yen foot yeors and giving their chicks the !tart they deserve. Wlty not John Deer power take-off mo r. join tile ever-growing groups of Form Bureau feeeter. who are All in A-I shape and n w paint. '.Price making II'IOneywith their birds? It's easy • . . .• i stop in for all 9-.' CIaI' SimmonR, Fowler 2, ichigan. Phone JU 2-2063.· wh.,. you see tlie famifiar red, white alld bfue emblem. The Thre miles outh, one-fourth mile dealer displaying it wants to be of service. e t nf Fo -ler. (Clinton County) (3-lt-52p) 13 TONE PTCKER for sale .• Located recommended specificolly • for. Michigan • WHEAT OATS growing • conditions." FA BU EA CE , I c. at Lapeer. Michigan. FOT further de- tail. ea.n or see Robert Taylor, At- torney·at-Iaw. • Comity) 101 Elsie Bundlng, e 19an. Phone 0 .,,3631. (1-3t-2fip) 13 22 No known memb family ( has a ga e ~------------------------------------------~----------------------,---_.---.::....-_------:--:--- y o -We far-e ta e? y ia ureau for state and local programs. Not systems. They did not seem to taxes plain and taxes hidden- Representatives (FlJR-J). It pro- • To ie for March a small amount of Michigan's op- erating revenue is now dependent on "kickbacks" of federal funds. Discu sion Topics think that they could do it alone. The required matching ratio was one federal eight local dollars. dollar for every and inflation. Governments tinue to demand larger share comes. a larger of all earned in- con- and poses thaat an amendment State Constitution to the be placed on the ballot for this fall which, if adopted, would require the State These topics were chosen by your State Discussion Topic to pay ALL costs of public wel- ckground Material for Programs in March by Our Level of Dependence Federal money for local air- Simply "taxing the rich" does- fare relief, except administrative Commiitee from the results 9f the ballots returned by Com- ports? The federal government n't foot the bill. There are too ,572 Community Farm Bureau Discussion Groups Government "support for the munity Farm Bureaus • • • and the requests of the delegates few of them. We can no longer costs. offered Michigan communiti 5 people" may involve the passing DONALD D. KINSEY of money from various levels at the MFB annual meeting. $2 million each year for 4 years "take it out of the other fellow." • • • to improve and build airports Mr. Average Citizen is finding Coordinator of Education and Research down to smaller government out that he IS the "other fellow." Mar. Is Michigan Becoming a Welfare State ~ and terminals. To get it, the Mi higan,-a Welfare State? Those are strong units-or to groups or to persons. State would have to match with This is what always happens in Questions units or to groups or to persons. a "welfare state." words, pardner l I was browsing through the Read- There are numerous combina- Apr. Spotting State-Supported Local Programs. $1 milion and the local com- 1. After studying the degree of tions: munities with another $1 mil- federal and state support for lo- rs Guide at the State Library, looking for some lion. The Michigan Legislature 1. The federal government may May Working Effectively in a Political Party. Michigan? cal programs and discussing the information. I looked up "Welfare State." It said make "grants" to a state for gen- appropriated $781,000 in 1958-59 matter, do you or do you not for this purpose. Why pinpoint Michigan as a agree with the U. S. News and simply,-"See Socialism." eral or special purposes-as, for Jun. Urban Annexation Laws Can Hit Farmers. welfare state? The trend is na- W orld Report that "Michigan is a example, to finance highways. . How much did it save the com- I found that Michigan was branded with the title tional. In fact, many other Welfare State"? 2. The federal government may Jut. How to Pay for Farm Product Promotion ~ munities? Published reports states are getting a larger share 2. If the state and federal gov- by a number of national publications during 1959. make "grants" to units of local have said that costs are often of their working capital out of ernments would agree to release government directly. Grants to Aug. Community Groups Vital to Farm Bureau. higher to local people than if the federal treasury. Some folks It will suffice to cite one of them. cities for sewage disposal systems they had done the job alone. use his as an excuse to holler for governments, do you think that The U. S. News and World Report of February is an example. Be sure to read your discussion article in the Michigan Farm Why? Because they had to build more hand-outs. They put pres- present forms of taxation to local 3. The federal government News. Attend your Community Farm Bureau meetings. according to extravagant Fed- sure on Congressmen. The whole people would tax themselves lo- 13, 19.59, page 49, gives voice to the accusing title: makes payments to persons - as eral plans and exacting labor process pyramids upward enor- cally to support present' pro- Have a voice in Farm Bureau affairs. standards set by Federal regu- "A Welfare State Runs Into Trouble - Michigan in the case of Social Security mously. checks. . lation. grams and services? Gov rnment Out of Money. Living Off the Cuff." 4. The state may administer State Monies to State does collect the tax from What about federal housing We have an increasing popula- If not, whicn programs and employing industries and dis- tion. They fill the countryside services would local people be Comments in this article said: "Michigan ... sud- and pass along (under strict rules Local Governments penses the money to workers and slum clearance? How much and demand more roads, schools, willing to support by local taxes'? and regulations) certain federal money does Michigan get? This denly found out that, while it was continuing to The State of Michigan collects who are eligible under the regu- information sewage systems and services. funds to local units of govern- seem to be hard to - . Public Welfare or Public many forms of revenue and dis- lations. The value of the dollar is going spend freely. it had run out of money to meet its get. The Michigan Municipal down. Services cost more. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS ment, to groups or to individuals, tributes many funds to local gov- Awol' ker is not eligible if his Finance Commission seems to bills. Spending from Michigan's General Fund ran Health programs are examples. ernments. These funds are too own local union is out on strike. have 1)0 compiled record of it. Instead of overhauling their 8 March 1, 1960 5. The state may make grants numerous to list here in detail. But strikes of other unions Apparently own tax structure and living ahead of income by $21 million in 1957-58. A more detailed account is being which stop his work such do make kept only by the federal govern- reports are within their means, local gov- of funds to local governments or uF or 1958-59, the Governor called for still higher groups or to individuals from its sent to the Community Farm Bu- him eligible. Steel strikes have ment and the cities which parti- ernments take the "easy route." own collected revenues, - state- reau Discussion leaders. Some tied up the auto and other indus- They appeal to the state and na- spending. Over the past 10 years, State spending cipate. aid for schools, Veteran's ben- local government programs re- tries tion for "aid." in recent years. These But, it seems obvious that you has increased from about $500 million to $1.17 efits. ceive the major share of their have made deep in-roads into don't tear down acres of old Just good "common sense" will 6. Local governments may monies from state sources. this fund in Michigan. tell anybody that the federal and billion. homes and build new and mod- state governments cannot work make payments to groups or to The total fund which was ad- ern apartments for "peanuts." "Michigan's spending for many state services has like the "miraculous pitcher" and individuals. on an aid basis. Lo- Education ministered in Michigan in 1958- stay .full every time somebody cal support for public welfare run well ahead of the average for other states. Most cases fits here. A maj or share of the sales tax amount, 59 was $140 million. From this Creating The empties them of their treasure. unemployment checks recent figures show that Michigan's spending for Welfare grants are the sort that and some special taxes ( on to- were paid to workers amounting Welfare State Just so long as people in every are made without the expected bacco, liquor, etc.) combine to to $133.3 million. Costs are special group continue to tr,¥ to ducat ion was the ighest of all the states-at about make up the fund for State Aid charged back to the public in Such records as we have cited work this scheme of "aid for ev- return of goods, services or other $61 per capita, compared with a nation-wide aver- values. The only requirement is for Schools. Local school dis- increased prices on the products, are only a few samples of the erybody,". we shall have a "well- to obey the laws and regulations tricts received $250 million from extent to which local people are fare state." And when too many age of $37.41 per capita." relating to the "donations." this fund in 1958-59. looking to big governments to people climb in the boat, they'll Note-this is $61 per person In the population, It did not fulfill the amount Local Projects provide their ways and means. sink it. FOR POULTRY called for by the gross allow- A d Federal Support every The welfare state is created by not $61 per pupil. Welfare Aid ance and the deductible millage popular demand for more * * * more "aid" from Federal or State Is Not New -so $25 million was appropriated Forty-four Michigan cities and support of this kind. SPECIAL BULLETIN: As I was funds. and added from the State Gen- villages received $5.57 million N ever has there been a time preparing to submit this article And o It Goe For quite a number of years, eral fund. Then there was $52 in the past four years from the in our history when a citizen has for printing, word came that a Governments are not producers local governments did all the pro- million from the Primary School Federal government to aid m had to pay more for the privilege It would appear that there is Joint Resolution has been placed of wealth. People can use them viding for "hardship cases." The Interest building their sewage disposal of living in the nation. There are o sign of a halt to the spending. Fund. The Michigan before the Michigan House of cooperatively to render some hardship had to be recognized as State Budget states that 72.5 % ----------------------------------- he Governor's State Budget services. But they raise nothing; genuine. Accepting a "hand-out" of all the State money for educa- atement for 1959-60 anticipates produce nothing. So their source -an admission of failure. People tion went to the school districts. an operating deficit of $16.7 mil- they manufacture nothing; they was regarded as rather low-grade lion dollars for the year. This of income must be gained, in one who took such help tried to hide would put the total accumulated deficit at $112.2 million. In an at- way or another, from the very the fact. But where it was given, Welfare Payments people who call upon them for the local government paid the empt to cut this figure down, aid. shot. To Individuals the Veteran's Trust Fund is be- Governemnts can extract the Today, the number of people We make no case here for tre ing tapped for $40.5 million. This money from the p ople either by and groups in our society who worthiness or unworthiness of still leaves the state with a pros- taxing them or by devaluating plead hardship and the need for the individuals who receive this p dive deficit of 71.7 million for thet currency - in which case aid is increasing endlessly. And aid. It is undoubtedly proper he current year. the money is really collected over these demands are coming at a and necessary that many of the Use of the Veteran's Trust the counter of the local store time when the communities of should be given the help. The und is a "stop gap" measure. (Inflation). America have never been more question is-where does the bulk his fund will yield no revenues prosperous, of the money come from? for the future, and the money Any unit of government can Public Welfare programs in- ill somehow have to be made tax its people. But only the Fed- The appeals are based not so clue Old Age Assistance, Aid to plater. eral government has the author- much on any real hardship as on ity to recover money by creating the unwillingness of people to Dependent Children, Aid to the currency and lowering its pur- pay their own way for programs. Blind, Aid to the Disabled, Hos- Welf re State chasing power. It should be Folks have accepted a queer idea pital and Medical Care, Direct noted that high federal taxing that they can have their cake and Relief, Foster Child Care and A welfare state is one in which of many things has left local gov- eat it, too. Cities, states, villages, Services for the Blind. the people (as individuals, as ernments with little sources of townships, school districts, em- Total funds paid out to these groups, or as units of govern- wealth to tax. ployment groups and business people in 1958-59 in Michigan ment) become supported, in part A State can add to the infla- groups-all have joined the "Pa- summed up to $159.6 million. Of rade for Aid." this amount, the Federal govern- or ntirely, at public expense. tionary trend. It does so when Everyone looks to the larger ment furnished $56.9 million. The Today, almost every influential it demands or accepts financial unit of government as a source State share was $69.3 million. group in society is clamoring for I aid from the federal government of wealth to be tapped. A false And the Counties paid $33.37 mil- notion has arisen that the state lion or 20.9% of the total from and national governments can be local funds. Of course local peo- cast in the role of the "rich par- ple pay the other sums, too,- ent." The idea is to put the "bee" but by way of Lansing and Wash- on the treasury for an increase in ington. "our allowance." It has been said that "a gov- Road and Highway ernment that has the power to do everything for you, has the power Road and highway programs to take everything from you." right down to the local level re- ceive funds from State and Fed- eral collected revenues. The Federal Kickback monies come mainly from indi- No one could easily disccover viduals through gasoline taxes how much money the Federal and weight taxes on vehicles. government takes out of Mich- The State collects, uses and dis- igan in a year. Rest assured that penses these funds for road it is much, much more than is building and maintenance. The returned in "grants" with strinas taxes are set aside for these pur- poses. tied to them. The same mon;y kept at home would go much farther to provide for local needs. funds: Use and distribution (1958-59) of these How to Retire With an The Michigan state budget says that the federal government paid State Funds to the State of Michigan $133 mil- The State Trunkline Fund, $94 lion in 1958-59. This is over 10'70 million. of all the State's operating funds. And this does not include any To County Road Commissions, $69 million. monies paid directly to local gov- To Cities and Villages, $36 mil- The difference between just getting by and really enjoying ernment units or to individuals. lion. your sunset years is Income. An extra $100 a month can In spite of rising taxes, infla- Grants for Snow Removal, $545 tion and debt, the clamor for thousand. make your retirement one of the most enjoyable periods in more goes on. The most recent Federal Funds your life. demand is for more Federal aid for schools. On February 4, 1960, For Federal Interstate High- Farm Bureau Life's 100 to 1 Income Plan can guarantee your the U. S. Senate passed a bill ways in Michigan, $70.3 million. Angle traction bars-more road- calling for $1.83 billion to cover For Primary Road Systems, financial future. You can start now to systematically pur- ability! a two year program construction land teachers' for school sal- $12.6 million. For Urban Road Systems, $10.5 chase this preferred Income Producing Property. D per pen tration-self clean- aries. In this Senate bill, no match- million. For Secondary Road Systems, Now! is the time to assure yourself a financial future. ing! ing state money would be re- quired the first year. Matching $7.7 million. Now! is the time to take positive action. To Michigan Trunkline Fund of about 25 % by the states would Mor drawbar pull! be called for in the second year. $33.3 million. ' Your Farm 'Bureau agent is prepared to help you plan for the The House has yet to consider the bill. Unemployment future. Should this bill pass it will Compensation Call- write - or see him today! bid fair to spawn a n~w breed of cats-the Federal School In- This program is established vestigator. And it should not and regulated by federal and surprise teachers and parents if state laws. It is designed for the u their methods and their teachings special benefit of the industrial are policed more closely as the years go by. The U. S. Supreme Court has labor force. Other working peo- ple are not eligible. lose their jobs or "go bust." they If others FA ruled that "what the government must fend for themselves and LIfE • fARM LIABILITY • CARGO. INLAND MARINE ubsidizes, it has the authority find another source of income. to regulate." We deceive our- The State of Michigan makes IVE. AVENUE 1 NSING, MICHIGAN selve mercilessly if we assume no direct appropriations for this that ther will be no increase program - except for certain 7- 5911- _ in Fed ral control of schocls. state employee groups. But the