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Aging equipment cited by city manager St. Johns faces possibility of increase in fire insurance costs this year
St. Johns residents may ex sommented City Manager Harvey the possibilities of fires and the to establish lower rates for fire stated last year. But because of "I cannot say this will happen," 1957 Chevrolet pumper; a 1948 parades. Of the remaining equip pedience a rise in the costs of Weatherwax. ."I don't know if efficiency with which they are protection. the growing age of fire fighting stated Weatherwax. "But after G.M.C. pumper; a 1924 American ment the 1948 G.M.C. pumper their fire insurance this year they'll grant our current rating fought. According to Weatherwax, equipment in the city and ^the last year we would not.be sur- ' LaPrance pumpBr and a 1953 and the 1953 Jeep grass fire unless city officials can again again or not," Essentially the more complete premium ratings in Michigan are lessening effectiveness of some prised if it does." Jeep grass fire unit. unit are earmarked for replace convince state insurance author-' Weatherwax's comments came and current a city's fife fighting grouped in pairs and identified vital pieces, there is speculation ment with emphasis being di ities to retain the current after a brief explanation of the equipment is the chances for as "5-6, 7-8, 9-10." At present that evaluation this year might At present the city's inventory Weatherwax explained that the rected to the G.M.C. unit. premium classification. , rating system employed by in extensive losses decrease there the city is in the 7-8 classifica boost St. Johns' rating into the of fire fighting equipment in 1924 unit is now out of service "We Just got by last year," surance authorities to designate by allowing insurance companies tion, and one which was rein top 9-10 bracket. cludes a 1964 Ford pumper; a and is used only for display or (Story continued on Page 5-A) * Sticks with replacement price City downs government offer for downtown lot
GSA, the initials, for the Gov Coletta encouraged a return to the school district. ernment .Service Agency returned notice to GSA officials advising —Approved a supplemental to the St. Johns city* commission them that the city is supporting 'Resolution to an earlier resolu chambers Monday'night'but their the original request for $50,000. tion, calling for a March 31, 114th Year, No. 39 ST. JOHNS, MICH.-Wednesday, January 28, 1970 15 cents visit was shortas commissioners His suggestion was supported by 1970 vote to raise millage limits, voted to turn down that agency's Commissioner Dr James Grost to meet with requirements of the offer of $11,200 as a purchase who commented, "Send it back attorney general's office. price for land now being used as the same way. We must stick —Gave the nod to City Clerk a parking lot adjacent to the vlth it." Tom Hundley to allow Benny A&P Food Store. Commissioner -John Hannah Bensinger to travel to Redford The agency, an arm of the then moved that notification be Township to examine voting ma federal government assigned to, given that the $50,000 sale price chines and gather information among other things, acquire remains and his motion was sup relative to possible placement properties for other government ported by Coletta. of bids if equipment and price agencies, has been seeking are suitable. acquisition of a segment In other business transacted —Referred a request by Rich of the lot in question for nearly during the session commission ard Wadsworth for water and two years. They had originally ers approved a final resolution sewage service on Euclid St. to sought only a portion of the lot providing for the sale of a piece City Manager Harvey Weather to allow enlargement of the Post of property near the high school wax. Office facilities on W. State but city officials, feeling the portion desired would destroy the land's use as a parking area, offered Annexation draws flak the entire lot. Along with the offer went a sale price of $50,000, an amount estimated to be fair for replace from Clinton board ment of the parking lot in a near Representatives to the was a feeling that the move was by area and offering shoppers proposed Tri-County Airport a-"land grab." the same accommodations as the from Lansing, and Ingham,Eaton, "They cannot annex without present lot. and Clinton counties met Monday the approval of the Watertow.n This was replied to by GSA morning to discuss Lansing's Township Board,* he said, "and officials with the explanation that desire to annex land through they're bitterly opposed." ^ they do not consider replace Capital City Airport into Water- Supervisor Roy Andrews said ment values and their purchase town township in Clinton County, that the annexation would upset, offer of $11,200 was based on for the relocation of Diamond the plans for the Watertown independent land appraisals. Reo Corporation. sewer system. .. '- "We're not Just selling a piece Strong opposition to the annex "We've established the DPW, of land," commented Commis ation was voiced by the Clinton and are getting these projects sioner Charles Coletta. aWe,»re representatives. underway. Now Lansing comes selling a fully improved parking Robert Montgomery, Clinton In and wants to take oyer,* lot and it must be replaced with County Supervisor, thought the Andrews said. He said he be ' one' df "equal size ahdjequal cali annexation--was a- step to take lieved he was -speaking for the ber.'' ' some of the county and there majority -of Clinton's super visors. Walter Nobis said thaiif Lan sing took over the airport it County will vote on could Jeopardize the proposed airport authority. At the meeting the representa tives also recommended to the extra mill road plan legislature that the authority be Clinton County residents will Three-quarters of a mill will limited to three-quarters of a decide in the August primary be used for a bituminous paving mill instead of one mill as the whether to implement a one- program for rebuilding the pri amount of tax it could levy. and-a-half mill, five year, road- mary, most heavily trafficked A portion of this money would improvement plan. roads; one-quarter mill will be be distributed to the local sat Road commissioner explained used to set up a matching fund ellite airports, as had always to the board of supervisors for townships that want work been intended, Montgomery A new awareness Thursday that additional funds done in their areas; and a half a noted. would be needed to' improve the mill will be used for repairing He said that the two actions Conservation of the soil, the air we breath, ing to the leaders and youth who attended the field roads. bridges, culverts and crossings. were made "to satisfy everyone "In order to do the Job we've The additional millage, if a little better." the water we use and the preservation of life itself day at the Fowler Conservation Club Parkt located • got to do_, we needed more mill- passed, will provied the road When asked if there were any has come under a new banner for the 70s: Ecology. on Stoney Creek at \Vright Road in Clinton County. age," Supervisor Roy Andrews commission with about $150,000 possibility of Eaton County re said later, "this Is going to annually for the next five years. considering its move to-stay-out And. with the new public awareness no age group In. this week's edition, the Clinton County News, i benefit the entire county." Road commissioners esti- of the airport authority, Morit]- is untouched or to be left unaware. presents the annual report of the Soil Conserva gomery said, "there seemed*'to The proposal will be placed on be some feeling that they would," tion District with the overriding theme: "Ecology: the August primary in order for (Story continued on Page 5-A) The 4-H Conservation Field Day is^apartof the the millage to be levied this a Beginning and Hope." year. If the proposal were new awareness. Above, Koswell Leather man and offered in the November general Hazel McParren give safety instructions in canoe (See special soil conservation supplement with this week's News) election the millage could not be Salary jump approved levied until 1971.
WALKER STREET forBath superintendent \ Clinton National Bank Following a 40 minute execu "H * —Advised Superintendent; tive session the Bath School Carlson that If proposed state Board approved a $1,000 salary for consolidation of county inter increase for the 1970-71 school mediate districts becomes a year for Roger Carlson, super reality, Bathv would prefer to announces expansion, intendent. join with Ingham County due to its proximity. The action raises Carlson's salary from $18,000 to $19,000. 8 A • ,| beautification proposa The board received a petition Formal announcement of the mid-way along the 200 block oi Clinton National has also' ac from electricians, building en first phase of an extensive re-* Spring Street. It will be designed quired two buildings east of its gineers, boiler operators, cus Extra cash modeling project was made to accommodate four cars at a present main office-structure at todians, bus drivers, cooks, and •Tuesday evening by officials of time with a pneumatic tube in the corner of E. Walker and teacher's aides stating that they Clinton National Bank and Trust stallation similar to that now Clinton Avenue-the building now will vote on Friday on aproposal Co, servicing customers at the bank's occupied by the St. Johns office through a to affiliate with theAFL-CIO. Valley Farms office, north of of Consumers Power Co. and r Plans for the remodeling pro Lansing. Walk-up patrons will the Alba Wert building which gram- were revealed at a. dinner be accommodated a.t a window- hpuses the law offices of Attor In other action the board: I classified . meeting' attended by St. Johns facing pa Spring Street. ney Robert H. Wood, 115 E. -Authorized the Bath Explorer business people who operate re-' Walker. Troop to use a bus and driver tail or ser.vice establishments for a winter outing Jan. 30 - I ' I Entry to the new Autobank h Feb. 1* rin the area near or adjacent to planned along four traffic'lanes Bank officials said Tuesday | Phone 224-2361 the bank's properties. - turning off East Higham Street. night these two structures would —Told Louis Eyde they had no County News Officefi; The first phase of the project, The present Autobank at the be incorporated into-the main objection to a proposed 143 acre , Mon. Thru Frt. which will eventually encompass corner of Higham and Sprihg office of Clinton National in a development he plans at 16606 a large segment of the business will be torn down to provide- second pha'sn of the remodeling Park Lake Road, Eyde says there 8' a.m. - 5 p.m.. block which the bank now oc extra parking* - * project now under consideration. is a possibility that some of the Closed Sat. & Sun,. cupies, involves the relocation i houses will be located In both the County Residents > of the present AUtobank facility Other Spring and Higham In their presentation of the Bath andHaslettSchoolDlstrlcts. at the corner of Spring and E. Street properties which the bank project Tuesday night, bank offi Call Toll-Free R Higham Streets and the providing has acquired or has under dptlon cials emphasized that no con —Informed Roger Brook, by, dialing of more than 70 parking spaces "and Will be demolished to pro tracts had been let for the pro-< senior class president, that all for public and employee, parking vide parking space inclhde the posed construction work. Plahs three senior trip proposals meet Operator . , at the rear of the Municipal former DeRose home at' 207 are still subject to revision, with board approval and the stu and ask for Building and behind existing -Spring; the DeRose warehouse they said. The meeting with rep dents can decide which they pre 4 ENTERPRISE 8201 businesses on the east side of currently used for storage by resentatives of neighboring busi HIOHAM ST MIT fer. The three trips are'a canoe the 200 block of Clinton Avenue." Kurt's Appliance Center; the ness establishments was to seek trip on the Au Sable, a trip to former Locker Building on E. their suggestions and evaluation Niagara Falls oi* a trip to Mack As presently envisioned, the. HighamJ and ..the St* Johns Re of the project as to Its effect on PROPOSED BEAUTIFICATION PLAN inac Island and 'Northern Mich the entire business block* new Autobank J wilt be located minder building at 114 E. Higham. igan. ** , , ^sam^ssm^sssss^ssisss^m
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Page 2 A' CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 28;' 1970 t Ford donates equipment t-f\ to vocational dept. St. Johns High School last says Ken Lashaway, vocational school's two auto repair classes. week was the recipient of. more director. . Lashaway said Lou Kramer, than $1,000 worth of auto parts, / The equipment was a gift from of Egan's Ford Sales In St, Johns visual aids and repair manuals, the Ford Motor Co. for useinthe.' and L, J. Evancic, of the auto company's Lansing district sales office, assisted the school in obtaining the equipment. Promotion announced "We're given a 302-cubic-inch engine that's ' brand' new and hasn't been touched," said Lash- • away. Also donated" were a com at Sealed Power plete transmission and rear end assembly. Warreri R. Carter, Sealed, In addition, the school received Prices Effective Through Saturday, Janl 31 si ' ' ' "„•» i Power's Group Vice President, more than 200 overhead color, Y/e Reserve the Right io Limit QuantitiOM Engine Parts Division, an transparencies and manuals to nounced today the appointment of go with the hardware. ii // Robert L. Kirschner tothe newly "It would have cost us about SUPER-RIGHT created position of Operations $2 apiece if we were to buy the Manager. Replacing^Mr Kirsch slides ourselves^" said Lash ner as Muskegon Plant Manager away. •) is Paul L, Peterson, formerly aI believe we have the com Manager of Industrial Engineer plete Ford training program they PORK LOINS ing and Manufacturing Controls. give their mechanics," he added. Mr Carter stated that Mr The two auto courses, basic Kirschner in his new assignment auto and vocational auto me oi Operations Manager will be responsible for Sealed Power's chanics, are taught by Larry machining and foundry opera 'Button, » * y 7-RIB.END tions located -in Muskegon, the PORTION corporation's piston ring ma - News Looking over the engine assembly, donated by the Ford lb chining facilities located In St. ROBERT KIRSCHNER Motor Co., are from left, Lewis Kramer, of Egan Ford Sales; Johns,and the cylinder sleeve Classified Ads 49 manufacturing plant located in the years he has held various instructor La-rry Button and L.J. Evancic, Ford factory rep FOR COOKING OR SALADS Rochester, Indiana. positions. Including that of Labor resentative for the Lansing district. Mr Kirschner began his career Relations Supervisor and Muske Get Best Results! at Sealed Power in 1942. Over gon Factory Manager. Mr Peterson, a graduate of r dexola Oil Michigan State University, prior Opcn££tte\| to his new assignment held posi Clinton County, area obituaries from VAN W. HOA(3 | tions of Metallurgist and Sleeve 1-QT\ Casting Plant Manager at Sealed Power's Muskegon operation. 6-OZ. Minnie following a short illness. t Baptist Catholic Church. Dear friends, The Kirschner and Petersom Ray B. Miller Hudson Funeral services were held at He had been an employee of BTL. families reside in Muskegon. the GorsUine Memorial Funeral Fisher Body In Lansing for 33 ' Ray B. Miller, 80, of 8812 Minnie A. Hudson, 80, of Oak Home in Williamston on Saturday, years and was a World War II 59 A clergyman once said it E. Kinley Road, Ovid, died Sun Ridge, Tenn. died Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m. with burial Veteran and a member of the llllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ Is a sad commentary that Clinton County News day, Jan.' 25 in Owosso Memo Jan. 24 following a long illness. In the Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. American Legion Post 182. in many people are in church rial Hospital. He had been ill Funeral services were held • Johns, Hubbardston. Roilln A-'Huird ...... Publisher at the Houghton Chapel of Os only three times, and in two two weeks. A lifelong resident of Bingham Surviving are three brothers, VINE RIPE of these instances they must' ^Ronald P. Karle ....,..'. Editor good Funeral' Homes, Inc., Wayne' G. Cioasett ...... Adv.' Mgiv . Ovid on Monday, Jan. 26 with. Township, he is survived by his •Gerald, Donald and Michael of be carried in and out. John W. Hannah Printing SupC Mr Miller lived most of his widow, Grace; three brothers, Hubbardston; two sisters, Mrs life in Ovid except for about the Rev Earl Copelln officiat Another minister said this ' Second class postage paid at St," ing. Burial was in the Maple 'Homer N. and Lysle D. of St. Mary Katherine Sheaffer of Muir presents a challenge for all Johns, Mich. ' _ ' 10 years in Lansing. He was a Johns and Henry of Chippewa and Mrs Margaret Schlneman of Tomatoes iW life member of Masonic Lodge Grove Cemetery.' Published Wednesdays at 120 E.. Lake, Lansing, clergymen to make of the fu She resided most of her life neral an opportunity to serve Walker Street, St, Johns, by Clinton- No. 127 in Ovid, He was also County News, Inc. a member of the Farm Bureau. in the Ovid and Melvindale the religious needs of those < Subscription price by mall:In Michi areas' and was a well known Mdble Plunkett Minnie who survive. gan, ?5 for one year, ?9 for two years,' doll collector. $3.75 for six months, ?2 for three A retired farmer, Mr Miller NORTH VICTOR(c) - Funeral months; outside Michigan, $6 for one had worked as an upholstery Surviving are one son, services were held Wednesday, George of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; Van Deusen Respectfully, . year. trimmer for Lansing auto firms. Jan. 21 for Mrs Mable Mary 2 grandchildren; one brother, ELSIE(c) — Funeral services Jay Neil of Washington, D.C. Plunkett, 87, of 220 CrumStreet, Survivors Include his wife, Laingsburg in the St. Isidore's, for Mrs Minnie A. VanDuesen, Neighborhood Youth Corps Majel; a daughter, Mrs Betty l **~ii r Cajholic ,Chur,ch . with the Rev 89, of Elsie were held Friday, gcuisc people spend their earn Jane tOeorge of Florida; three J Jan. 23 at the Carter FliHyFal ings responsibly and in a man-, JOSepn OGhOte^l^Father-l^ckeom^pfficiating. sops,TErwin, Jack B. and Max \ - ' '^T^^^t/Burlai'-.waV in -Mt. Olivet Cemfe- Home :jylth<-,iburlar in.'Rlverside • ner resembling adult sjpeUijihg*;} A.' of Ovid; nine grandchildren, ; Joseph Schafer, 87,..^pp^.r;..-ter^inLatag sbttrg. ' '•'- Cemetery. TheRevGordonShow- patterns, the Department of Labor and three great-grandchildren. * i ers officiated. 20 OFF-JANE PARKER . reports. Their largest single Services will be at 1 p.m. to died Thursday, Jan. 22 at the A daughter of William and Mary Wert she graduated from A lifelong resident of thetflsie expenditure is for household day Wednesday, Jan. 28 in Hough Pleasant View Manor in Corunna. area she was a member of the maintenance, utilities and food, ton Funeral Chapel in Ovid with Funeral services were held Laingsburg High School in 1899. Jioag Funeral fiome In 1905 she married Arthur Plun Elsie Chapter of the Eastern or a contribution to their fami- burial in Maple Grove Ceme Monday, Jan. 26 at the Most Star. " ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN y Ueg ,„ simllar ltems> tery. Holy Trinity Church in Fowler kett and was a lifelong resident *« of Victor and Laingsburg. For Surviving are several nieces with burial InHolyTrlnityCeme- and nephews. APPLE tery. Rosary services were held several years she resided with .dally at the Osgood Funeral her daughter, Mrs Ed Hurst in Home in St. Johns. Laingsburg. Anna Schultz He resided most of his life She was a member, of St. Isi in the Fowler area and was a dore's Catholic Church and Altar Anna Schultz, 81, of Carson PIE member of the Most Holy Trinity Society and for several years City died Saturday, Jan. 17 at Church in Fowler. was a member of the Victor the Carson City Hospital follow Preceded In death by his wife Civic Club. ing a long illness. Mary, he Is survived by seven Surviving are one son, Louis Funeral services were held 1-1B. sons, Bernard, Gaylord, Eugene, Plunkett of St. Johns; three Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Dodge 8-OZ. Dennis and Joseph of Lansing, daughters, Mrs Beatrice Ackley Funeral Home with burial in Mt, Arthur of Jackson and Charles of Lapeer, Mrs Bernice Jorae Rest Cemetery. SIZE of Grand Ledge; five daughters, of Traverse City, and Mrs Edna Surviving are her husband, Mrs Irene Fisher, Mrs Joyce Hurst of Laingsburg; 20 grand John; one son, Ronald of San Essenburg of Lansing, Mrs children and 6 .great-grandchil Antonio, Texas; one brother, 39 Laura Belle Divish of Jackson, dren. Henry Rossow of St. Johns; one IIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Mrs Alice Burdette of Owosso sister, Mrs Freda Peters of and Mrs Mary Lou Ayers of Lansing; and one grandson. Kalamazoo. Martin Hogan MARVEL HUBBARDSTON(c) - Martin Vernon H. Steves Hogan, 53, of Hubbardston died Aloysius J. Monday, Jan. 19 at the St. Law Vernon H. Steves, 78 of Wil rence Hospital in Lansing. (Bish) Hufnagel ICECREAM liamston died Wednesday, 'Jan. Funeral services were held Vl GAL. 21 at Lansing General Hospital Friday, Jan. 23 at St. John the Aloysius J. (Bish) Hufnagel, 61, of Fowler died Wednesday, CTN. Jan. 21 at the Veterans Hospital 69 in Ann Arbor following a long Illness. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. *26 at the Most Holy Trinity Church in Fowler A & P ZESTEE with burial InHolyTrlnityCeme- tery in Fowler. Rosary was re APPLE cited dally at the Goerge Chapel Strawberry of the Osgood Funeral JHqme. A lifelong resident of ;the Fow SAUCE Preserves ler area, he was a member of the Most Holy Trinity Church and a' veteran of WW D. He 'operated the Fowler Hotel and 2 * 59* Most Important Part Dining Room for'6 years. Surviving are four brothers, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Louis of Lansing, Albert of St. Johns, William and Leo both of SPECIAL LABEL—OUR OWN of Our Business! Fowler; one sister, 'Mrs Fran}, ces Bishop of Owosso. " y Wh en you hand us your prescription TEA BAGS Infant Chaffee Infant Chaffee, daughter of Mr we' treat vit as pur very own, giving and Mrs Emery T...Chaffee, of ' 14512 Boichot^Road.'-Earistrig, 125 97< died Friday/Jan. 23 in a Lansing each one its own personal attention. Hospital.. Surviving besides the parents are a sister, Anna Marie at LET US FILL YOUR NEXT PRESCRIPTION home; grandparents, Ruth Urie BARBARA DEE of Lansing, Chester ;Urie of Lake FUNERAL HOMES 6dessa> Mr and Mrs Emery D. •ST. JOHNS' "FOWt'ER'-.' Chaffee of Lansing and great- grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Leon MAPLE RAPIDS- OVID COOKIES t Foster of Blanchard, and Mrs PARR'S Rexall Lucille Chaffee of Lansing. Assorted 14,OZ. V 00 Services were held in the. Lee PKGS. ^ 9 a.m. tb9p.nru —Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.rru and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. R. Rummeil Funeral Home in \ Varieties • DieWitt on Monday, Jan. 26 with 3 burial attheGunnisonvilleCeme- CORrtiR CMNT^M AWMMR ; !>hoji* 224-2837;. A Wednesday, January 28, 1970 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 2 A Kincoid Dislrict Mrs Porter C. Parks Participate in this Mr and Mrs Roger Balmer went to a 'travelogue Saturday evening in Lansing. Mr and Mrs Ronald Espie and son of Lansing, Mrs Jerry Myszak of DeWltt and sons were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and, Mrs Eldoris Hahn and daughter. Mrs Morris Brown and baby of Holt visited Mr and Mrs Know Your Merchant Eldoris Hahn Sunday afternoon. Lee Schavey.of St. Johns was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Porter Parks, Sally and Kriss. Mrs Harold Hoerner visited Mr and Mrs Porter Parks and girls; Saturday evening, and Mr and Mrs George Sargent and family Friday evening.* CONTEST Saturday, Mr and Mrs Arthur Hoerner of Lansing visited Mr and Mrs Harold Hoerner. Sally Parks was a Sunday even ing supper guest of Mr and Mrs Leule Schavey and Lee of rural and share in the prize money' of St. Johns. Richard Volz of DeWitt visited Mr and Mrs Don Potts and Mike Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Clyde Jenks Jr. and son of Lansing were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and $ Mrs Porter Parks. , Sunday visitors in the Parks home were, Ronald Espie of Lan sing, Mrs Jerry Myszak of De- Witt, David Parks and Douglas Pitchford of Lansing. 100 CASH Mr and Mrs Donald Potts and x son visited Mr and Mrs Archibal The melting temperatures of last Sun Potts of Dlmondale Saturday and day drew out the snow sculpturing talents Sunday. 4-BIG WINNERS-4 Mr and Mrs Charles Fisher of the Keith Murray family. 1000 S, and Kevin went snowmobiling at Lansing, St. Johns, and daughter Julie Rosebush Sunday. Mrs Porter Parks visited Mrs $ was pleased to pose with their efforts. Paul Heller of St. Johns Friday Neighbors reported seeing "the whole night. I st Prize 50 Mr Ed Fuhr is recovering family" working on the project which re-: from recent surgery at "home. suited in this snowman which approaches Mrs Grace Sullivan visited Mrs Roy Sherman of Grand Ledge the 12 ft. level. nt , r. _. Thursday afternoon. —Photo by Ed Cneeney $ nd Prize South Watertown 2 25 By Mrs Bruce Hodges Plays wherever you play LEAR JET STEREO 8 Mrs Romuald Lonier with Mrs Esther Strauss as co-hostess $ entertained 25 ladies at a bridal rd Prize shower Friday evening honoring 3 15 Miss Carey Balon. -The house was decorated in blue and white with a bride doll centering the gift table. Bride bingo was played. > -* -_ (1 . -.!, ! $ J i • f ' n Mr and Mrs Don Cobb enter tained 25 guests at a family 4 th Prize 10 post holiday 5 p.m.buffetSunday. Mr and Mrs Leon Garlock were Monday luncheon suests of •Here Are Contest Rules & Procedures- , Mr and Mrs David McCulloch of Rockford. s- Mrs Madeline Morse. of Cali 1. "Know Your Merchant" contest is run in three installments. fornia has been a house guest The first installment is a grouping of merchants' adver of Mrs Earl Stoll the past week. tisements which contain blank spaces to allow future past Mr and Mrs Clarence Ainslle and family were Sunday dinner ing of pictures. This first installment should be saved by guests of Mr and Mrs Romuald contestants as it is their entry blank. The second installment P-550 on Lonier. will appear with photos of merchants in each,of the adver Mr and Mrs PatOwensby sons, No matter where you are—on land,' tisements, however, photograph appearing in each ad will - Jeff, Jerry and Terry of Georgia not necessarily be that of an employee of that particular spent two weeks here with her sea, or in the air—you can throw a party folks, Mr and Mrs Orrin Blank •for your ears with this Lear Jet Stereo store. Purpose of the contest is for contestants to ascertain during the Christmas-New Year's 8 portable. Listen to true stereo music which photos go in which ads. When contestants Holiday time. even while you're carrying it. Or when believe they hav*» identified the merchant and his ad, the you're not moving from place to place, appropriate photo should De pasted in the original adver - separate the second speaker for wide- 4-H Club angle stereo. Automatic track changer tisement in the blank space provided. The Happy Hustlers 4-H mem 2. When contestants have completed pasting the pictures in bers discussed the Personality ana illuminated program indicators. . Plus program held Saturday as Powered by flashlight batteries or reg the spaces provided, their entries can be deposited in any well as the Traverse City Snow ular household current. Tune in now ah participating store or in the business office of Clinton Camp Weekend this week. Dem County News. Prizes will be awarded on the basis of cor onstrations were given by Suz anne Fox on "flow to Make a rectness, neatness and originality. Plaque," Kyla Bancroft on *How ITIIDT'C Appliance 3. The final installment of advertisements containing correct to Wind Yarn," Ronnie Schaefer on "Plants," Eileen Feldpausch IVUK I 3 Center photographs of participating merchants will appear in the on "Installing a Zipper," and Feb. 11 issue of Clinton County News- All entries must Melody Vining on "How to Make 217-219 N. Clinton Ave. Ph. 224-3895 Pom Pon Buttons." be received at participating merchants or at Clinton County News by 5 p.m. Feb. 10, 1970. 4. Employees of participating merchants or Clinton County * News, or families of these employees are not eligible to participate. FOOD SAVINGS 5. Winners will be announced in the Feb. 18 issue of Clinton January County News. PORK STEAK LEAN ***" m. 69* SEMI-BONELESS POLISH OR ROASTED SAVE THIS WEEK'S INSTALLMENT HAMS *.75 < SAUSAGE 69< HERRUD'S LARGE OF ADS-PAGES 6 & 7 BOLOGNA-PICKLE LOAF * 69< THEY WILL SERVE AS YOUR - Spartan Vegetable Oil-38-oz, Bottle 63? CALIFORNIA Spartan Frozen Orange Julce-6-oz., ' 6 for $1.00 Pet Rltz, frozen Apple or Cherry Ples-20-oz. size 4'for $1.00 ENTRY BLANKS ORANGES Spartan frozen Strawberry Halves, 1-lb. pkg. 39? 113 size Spartan Soft Margarine, 1-lb. tray pkg. 3 for $1.00 dozen Spartan Idaho Frozen French Frles-5-lb. Bag 79? 59* April Hill, frozen- White Bread Dough, 3's-3-lb. pkg. 2 for 89? DELICIOUS Instructions will also KNOW YOUR MERCHANT ENTRY 4-LB. Bag 1-lb. CELLO APPLES 49* CARROTS pkg. accompany' future NAME •
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St. Johns Bath township lets bid »»>v if-* (Insurance - Continued from page 1) Ovid-Elsie to stage "We'll have to replace the premium bracket or by seeing ' G.M.C. pumper," Weatherwax replacement and updating of cur- for new fire garage said "or that's where our trouble rently used equipment. And in 'Butter on the Bacon' will come from. At Its age the each Instance it Is inevitable Bath township officials have original proposal, such as a Juniors at Ovid-Elsie High insurance people consider it as that St. Johns residents must accepted the $24,593 bid of cement apron, septic tank, drain School will present 'Butter on * only 'a hose carrier and do not pay the cost. Ledge Construction Co., Grand field, and water lines will cost the Bacon" a play by John Hen look at its pumping capacity." In other matters relating to Ledge to construct a new 30-by- $2,993. derson, at 8:00 p.m. Saturday Under this assessment the city the fire department, Weatherwax 62 foot fire garage. Construction on the building evening in the high school audi would be left with only two ac- explained that an authorized 20 Although base bid of $21,600 will begin Thursday near the torium. ceptable pumping units; one six man volunteer staff maintains t was not the lowest, the firm township hall on Webster Road "It's a rib-tickling comedy years old, the second 13 yearns and operates the equipment,' with completion promised in h offered to carry an $18,000 un about young people today," says old. Each of the volunteers answer- paid balance for three years at 60 days. , Mrs Wenda Shaltry. She and Mrs m • , , ing the fire siren receives $5 no Interest. The township board was in Alice Brown are directing the • The next item Weatherwax for the first hour of an ln-town Extra features not in the formed by the Michigan Public production. I feels should be replaced soon Is |lre and $4 £or every hourthere- Service Commission that the Tickets may be purchased at the Jeep grass fire truck. "This after, Penn-Central Transportation Co. Darling's Hardware in Ovid and , is not as critical as the pumping Qn rural fires the first six has been given 30 days to make Elsie and-will also be available units," he explained, "but never- volunteers to arrive at the sta- County safety improvements at railroad at the door. « theless is taken into considera- u proceed to the site of the crossings and to improve sur on To vote on road- tion on the departments overall fire and are paid according to face approaches to crossings in : effectiveness." the above scnedule. All others Cont'd from Page 1 the township. According to the LATE OBITUARY According to the city manager answering the rural signal re- commission the railway had been mated there are more than 100 a minimum period of one year maln on «stand-by'' in the event given numerous .warnings since is needed to acquire a pumping city fire and they are paid bridges in Clinton which need 1967 but had not done the work. Doris L E. Bissell of a repairs. unit, the price of which hovers $2 per hour for tnIs peri0d. The board noted that com - Mrs Doris L. E. Bissell, 72, ."This is where the townships in the $20,000 area. "We don't weatherwax cited the city's 1 plaints about the crossings had of 13615 Francis Road, DeWitt, are in dire need/ Andrews said. have that kind of money," watermaln system as being "in been received from school bus died Friday, Jan. 23 in St. Law He thought the program would be Weatherwax said. "But if the g0od shape" as far as supplying drivers, and instructed Lee rence Hospital. beneficial to the whole county voters support the five mill* water to fight a fire in any area Reasoner, clerk to write a letter because people from the cities Cast members for Ovid-Elsie High's "Butter on the Bacon" Funeral services were held amendment there would be ample 0f the city. "We've all sizes of commending the commission's Monday, Jan. 26 at Wacousta' time Wsecure sufficient financ- mains," explained. "But I traveled these roads too. 1 action. are: Front row, Geri Baese, Phil Seybert, Elaine Bloomer and he But Maurice Gove felt there United Methodist Church with ing before delivery of a pumper wouid say that the overall aver- Eric Casler, Back row, 'Dana Lennen, Marie Blakely, Vicki would be taken." _ was little in the package for Rev Dale Spoor of Wacousta age sl2e would te ln the 6 8 city voters and stated he voted United Methodist Church and Rev Weatherwax hinted that in any inch category. This is more than MAKE IT PAY Valentine, Colleen Martin, Rick Doubrava, John Hibler, David for the proposal so the people Many people profit from their Roy Schramm of the First Coni- " event, insurance officials will adequate to supply for a fire, themselves could decide if they Vostrizansky, Terry Smalec, Terry Beraath, Diane Bohil, and gregatlonal Church in Grarid win their point; either by re- It's the equipment the insurance experiences — converting past wanted it. failures into present successes. Barb Curtis. Ledge officiating. Burial was in ' classifying the city into a higher people are looking at." Wacousta Cemetery.' OES ser- "vlces were conducted by the Wa DO YOU KNOW Disappearing cousta Chapter 133. DO YOU KNOW DO YOU KNOW A lifelong resident of Wacous THIS PERSON? tree returns ta, she was a retired teacher, THIS PERSON? THIS PERSON? acting president of Grand Ledge Watch for Woman's Club, life member and , to haunt city past matron of Wacousta Chap picture . ter of OES, a member of Farm Watch next Watch next The St. Johns city commission Bureau, active member of the Monday night opened their meet Wacousta United Methodist next week ing to a problem which took Church and WSCA. » week's Ad! root in 1967—or perhaps more Survivors include a son, Law week's Ad accurately lost roots in that rence of Lansing; a daughter, year—and after being liberally Mrs Ruth Bissell of Lansing; a sprayed with a shower of knotty stepson, Dale Bissell; three questions nipped the thing In the stepdaughters, Mrs Mildred bud. Rahl of St. Johns, Mrs Genevieve The opening shadows were Rahl of St. Johns and Mrs Dor Last Call For Our Know Your up to 3 4 othy Cashin of Warren; and five CLINTON spread by Leonard Rademacher NATIONAL 5 / % who displayed Interest in why a grandchildren. ~ Merchant Special .tree was cut down during the Arrangements were handled by year in question, who was paid Peters and Murray Funeral 1970 for the work and why was pay Home in Grand Ledge. MODEL J797E amencanai® ment approved. INTEREST PAID According to Rademacher, he Charles Coletta the'latter was CHRISTMAS CLUB range on had been denied permission by unable to ascertain reasons for the extended delay in registering with P-7® Master Oven city officials at that time to 5% INTEREST ON PAID-UP ACCOUNTS TIME CERTIFICATES remove the tree from property a complaint and suggested to Floor Model at 608 E. Walker but within a commissioners they proceed with half-hour of the dental and before other items on the agenda. ' Reg. $699 NOW ONLY '599 he could get home the tree had This was done and questions ,been cut down, ** -«* -. » ., .surrounding the missing tree re- Central National Bank V-jWteix a thorn-Upped*exchange« ..main*. unanswered-^. % . as^wefe Kurt s Appliance of comments between Mr Rade the reasons for the three year ST. JOHNS PEWAMO OVID macher and Commissioner old complaint.
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Know Your Merchant Special Know Your Merchant Special Know Your Merchant Special V.I.P. Savings Accounts ALKA-SELTZER PLUS Boys' IGA ALL PURPOSE 1 25-lb. KNIT SHIRTS V% off PAY 5% INTEREST FLOUR bag - $159 COLD 0Q*V .Men's * * DRESS GLOVES 20% off INTEREST COMPOUNDED or PAID QUARTERLY TABLETS & VV -'{ Glaspie Drug Store REHMANN'S Central National Bank •VUn's and Boys? Wear fft JOHNS PEWAMO OVID Page 6 A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Linda Pohl bride Carey Balon bride >} of Fredrick Harris of Gordon Wright Clinton County News Rev Father John Shlnners of Now residing in Saranac after bride, and Susan Pohl, sister of the bride, and Roger Harris, St. Therese Church in Lansing their honeymoon to Northern the bride, assisted as brides brother of the groom, performed the double ring cere Michigan are Mr and Mrs Gordon maids. Each wore wine red and Flowergirl was Shelly Rae mony uniting Carey May Balon James Wright. The couple were pale pink empire-style gowns Shields, niece of the bride, and and Gary Fredrick Harris on wed Jan, 16 at 630 p.m. in St with bows accenting the back. the ring bearer was Jeffery Lee Hila Bross reviews Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Michael's Church, Grand Ledge. Their pink nylon tulle veils were Skriba, nephew of the groom. The reception was held in the The bride is the daughter of secured in place by a pink vel The bride is the daughter of vet bow and each carried a bou St. Therese cafeteria following Mr and Mrs Anthony Pohl of Mr and Mrs Bernard A. Balon, the ceremony. 'Man on the Mountain' Eagle and the groom is the son quet of white and red carnations 13834 Grove Road, Lansing and The St. Johns Woman's Club ing her program , "Best Sel of Mr and Mrs Roby Wright of with ivy, , the groom is the son of Mr and The bride is a 1967 graduate held their first meeting of 1970 lers? Best Books7" She ex ' Ionia, Mrs Fredrick A. Harris, 109 S. Glen Gedette served as best of Waverly High School and the in the home ofMrsJosephSpousta plained that the two are not Morton, St. Johns, j The double ring ceremony was man and groomsmen were Gary groom was graduated from Rod on Wednesday, Jan21.Clubpres- synonymous. Using the "New ney B. Wilson High School in performed byRev Father Charles Prater and Dave Husted. Ushers Given in marriage by her ident, Mrs Walter Graham pre York Times Book Review" as) Crowley before an altar of white were David Pohl, brother of the 1964. sided during the business meet her guideline she stated, "that father, at the candlelight ser Following a wedding trip to carnations and roses. bride, and Harold Wright, broth vice, the bride entered wearing ing. these lists are complied from er of the groom. * Florida the couple will'reside at surveys taken of the books selling Given in marriage by her fa an A-line gown of white velvet The meeting was opened with a 13445 Dawn Dew Drive, DeWitt. best at book stores all over ther , the bride wore a gown of with a stand-up ruffled collar reading given by Miss Frances The reception was held in the the country." Some of the silk organza fashioned with a and long sleeves. The gown was Pearl who was standing in for Michigan National Armory in books she reviewed briefly as bouffant skirt, full-length sleeves trimmed in Venice lace with a' Mrs John Rumbaugh, Home, Grand Ledge, following the cer being worthwhile were "In the and a scalloped neckline Jeweled chapel-length velvet train ac Life and Religion chairman. The emony. fiouse of Brede" by Rumer God- with sequins. Her pick-up over- cented with the same lace. A .club recited the club collect in den; "Fire Fi;om Heaven" by skirt was accented with lace ap Special guests present were Mr large velvet bow secured her ' unison. Renault; "The Godfather" by pliques ' and the tiered ruffled and Mrs Harold Clements, grand long veil which extended to the Puzo; "The House on the train was edged with chantllly • parents of the groom, MrsEliza- end of the train and she carried A community improvement Strand" by DuMaurier; "Pup lace. A pearl .edged lace star beth Cook of Portland, and Mrs a bouquet of white pom pon project was' discussed and the pet on a Chain" by MacLeanj burst with crystals secured her Dorethea Pohl, grandmother of mums and yellow roses accented club will undertake as a new "The Seven Minutes" by Wallace; silk illusion veil and she carried the bride. with white velvet streamers. project "Operation Reasurrance" 'The Andromeda Strain" by a white orchid bouquet accented which Is designed to help the The bride, the former Linda Grichton; "Trespass" by Knebel. with white carnations and ivy. Mrs Charles Smith was the city's senior citizens by a daily Pohl, is a 1968 graduate of Grand Mrs Bross ended her talk by, matron of honor and other at telephoning service for people Matron of honor was Mrs Da Ledge High Schooland the groom, reviewing Gladys Carroll's "Man'' tendants were Mary Balon, sis who live alone. A chairman will vid Gilett, sister of the groom, a veteran of Vietnam, isa 1964 on the Mountain", a story of what ter of the bride, Diana Feher, be named to head up the proj and Liz Shelton, friend of the graduate of Ionia High School, the world would be like if all MRS GARY FREDRICK HARRIS friend of the bride, Sandra Har ect. people were forced to live in ris, sister of the groom and Mrs Manning Bross, librarian areas inhabited only by their own Anna Balon, sister of the bride. of the Bement Public Library age group. Graduates They wore moss green velvet and also a member of Woman's floor-length gowns with long Club , was the speaker, bring- Two new members were in FINAL WEEK! Mary Ann Kaminskis has re sleeves and green satin bows CONSTANCE LAURA PLINE troduced into membership, Mrs ceived her Bachelor of Science around the waist. Their head pieces were matching green with Corey Vance and Mrs Kenneth Degree and Secondary Teaching Engaged Vance, Holloware and Flatware Certificate in absentia from Cen floor-length veils.,Each attend ant carried candle lit lanterns Tea was served by Mrs Jo tral Michigan University. Mr and Mrs Gustav Pline of Births seph Spousta assisted by Miss A daughter of Mr and Mrs with yellow mums around the Pewamo announce the engage base. Clinton's Citizens of Florence Dexter and Mrs Dolly Joseph Koenigsknecht of E. Third ment of their daughter, Con Warstler. Street, Fowler, she was grad stance, to Peter Pung, son of • Tomorrow The next meeting will be held uated with a major in mathe Ronald Boss was the best man Mr and Mrs Richard Pung of in the home of Mrs Brandon) matics and a minor in sociology. while Charles Smith, Barry Eagle. PRICE SALE White Feb. 4. Mr Gordon Van- Hallead, Rudy Rosales and Ber The graduate and her family The bride-elect is a graduate demark will talk on "General nard Balon, brother of the bride, SLAGELL — A boy, Gregory now reside at Round Lake, 111. of Pewamo-Westphalia High Trends in Education". where her husband, Capt. Roger served as groomsmen. Ushers School and is employed by the Charles, was adopted by Mr and L. Kaminskis is stationed with were William Balon, brother of Department of State. Mrs Russell Slagell of Dead- Sterling Silver In-Stock Patterns the Fifth Army Flight Detach The prospective bridegroom wood, S. Da. on Dec. 5, He ment at nearby Ft. Sheridan, 111. is also a graduate of Pewamo- weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces. OUR The couple has two sons, Gayle Brown Westphalia High School and is Grandparents are Rev and Mrs Daniel and Glenn. employed at Oldsmobile. John Mickley of Custer South A Sept, 12 wedding is being Dakota and Mr and Mrs Ollle bride of planned by the couple. Slagell of St. Johns. The mother BRIDAL is the former Purcilla Mickley. Frank Craun REGISTRY * BRUSH-A boy, Gerald Lewis WACOUSTA(c) - Gayle A. Jr., was born to Mr and- Mrs MAI ^Children's Dresses STARTING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 'i\ FALL AND HOLIDAY _ CSPARKLE BACK INTO THOSE *Sportswear WINTER CLOTHES -r t DRESSES 1 I Winter weather can *Fur Hats $ 50 y, take the sparkle out SLACKS and/or BLOUSES, 2 / of your winter togs. SKIRTS first, SKIRTS 53M *Fleece Gowns thats why it's important .- •*"• at original price, SWEATERS i 5500 to keep your clothes second Just in good condition. PLAYTEX FUR HATS & Bring in your clothes and Special Rack of Items January MITTENS let our experts make them^) tale look like'new longer. 50% .« continues We Of for the Finest In CAROL ANN SHOP Professional Dry Cleaning 104 N. Clinton Ph. 224-4703! ANTES CLEANERS St. Johns St. Johns •Member National institute of Cleaners an You can give a fashionable . Valentine party quick and easy AJ 1,1 IM1K IIKliiM (fjbl W M'l I U3I.NCMI PRODUCTION -eVferytnin&'s coior^planned for the occasion. Visit our price DOsnNHomviAN Economy DRESSES JONVCMGHT Sj&raflS-afarty shop today for the Valentine "Bird SfcMefpjece and parjy accessories. " . "IVNOftNOHT COWBOY 1 BRENM VACCARO JOIW MKIIVEH RlfTM WlllTG Shoe Store SYLVIA MILES BAWMltD HUGHES GIRLS .KNIT knUhlliniHIt •*•*•1 • Mmhl FIRST.IN FOOT FASHIONS WITH ' r****N JwnurHfJIJH 7 FAMOUS .BRAND'NAMES '--• fS^~—-- COLOHhDtLuM IE" Rexoll Shirts 121 N. Clinton Ph. 224-2213 and price ONESHOWNIGHTL^ Stores also in Owosso, Duranci & Strand Shoes, Ionia AT 7:45 p.m./ St. Johns Ph.224-2837 ",' "'- ," Chamber of Commerce Member p-:- w Page 8 A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday/ January 28, 1970 OUT-OF-TOWNERS can fSky, ti.lL foade,* fan* H«& Deadline for all cd I) TOLL-FREE insertions/ changes, or by Using ENTERPRISE 8201 cancellations for classified Ask your local operator! Your Ad Runs - - 5 Times for Price of 2!! pages: MONDAY 5 P.M. FOR SALE: Kenmore electric CLASSIFIED AD PAGES * FOR SALE • HELP WANTED • FOR SALE MISC. range; storage cabinet; daven port; mattress and box springs CASH RATE: 5c per word. Minimum, $1.00 per in MISC. FARM with frame; chest with 4 drawers; sertion. YOUR AP RUNS 3 WEEKS FOR THE PRICE green rug— 12' x 11'. Phone FURMAN-DAY TO BE TRAINED: Young men YELLOWTACKET outboard OF 2. Second week will,be refunded when your Hem 224-6059. 39-dh sells the first week. FOR SALE: Hay, first and second R EALTY CO. and women for white-collar motorboat,. trailer, 35 h. p. cutting. North of Maple Rapids position. All company benefits, Johnson motor. Phone 224-2130, SAVE a 25c service tee by paying for your charged Road on Lowell Road. Second after 3 p.m. ' 38-Sp FOR SALE: Salamander LP Gas no assembly work. $3.85 PER' heater, for construction work ad within 10 days of insertion. place. 39-lp St. Johns Office HOUR TO START. Only re -• FRANCIS AVIATION, INC.- or farm buildings; LP Gas torch BOX NUMBERS in care of this office add $1.00 quirements are willingness to for construction and roofing; LP CANT FIND THAT PERFECT SPOT FOR BUILD work and a desire to improve Travel the sale way with our ING YOUR NEW HOME THIS SPRING? charter service or learn to fly Gas hand torch for soldering and yourself. Must be available for thawing pipes; LP Gas for com ALL CLASSIFIEDS WILL BE ACCEPTED Ford Tractors THERE'S STILL PLENTY OF TIME TO SEE OUR immediate employment. Phone with us. Vets approved. Capitol- FINE SELECTION OF LOTS„ FARMETTES, VACANT City Alrport-Ph: 484-1324. mercial and domestic use-Bulk UNTIL 5 P.M. MONDAYS anil Implements Personnel Department 372- or Bottle. Gower's Hardware, LAND IN EVERY DIRECTION FROM ST. JOHNS. 6313, Lansing between 9 a.m. to 23-tf Eureka. Phone 224-2953. 39-4 New and Used Machinery 4-BEDROOM OLDER HOME, Ideal for large family 3 p.m. 37-6p RATES are based strictly on Classified Style. '' LET US recommend a painter Parts and Accessories, or 2-family income for under $17,000* INCOME TOO SMALL? Consider or paper hanger for you. Your FURNITURE, good condition. Moving, will sacrifice. Queen FOR FAST RESULTS —PHONE 224-2361 CARLAND SALES IF YOU PREFER NOT TO BUILD, TAKE A LOOK full or part time Rawleigh Sherwin Williams dealer. Fink- ( size bed, etc. Sale Thursday, AT THESE STANDING-NEW HOMES-F.H.A. FINANCr Household Products Home Ser beiner's. Phone 582-3121, Fow or ENTERPRISE 8201 and SERVICE ING AVAILABLE, OR ASSUME 7% MORTGAGE. DON'T vice Plan. Mo investment. Have ler. 36-tf 10 to 6, Jan. 29. Mary Teach- worth, 108 Spring. 39-lp Phone Owbsso, SA 3-3227v HESrTATE TO ASK ABOUT TRADES 11 several townships open. Write Carland, Michigan Prank Grosser, Box 115, wil- ICE FISHING shanty, brand-new, FOWLER AREA: Ranch, 3-bedroom, 2-car garage. Larger liamston, Mich. 48895. 38-3p for sale. Solid plywood, chair SMITTY'S SHOOTER SUPPLIES 24-fe than usual rooms. Decorated beautifully. Many extras. included* $75. Phone 224-4107. —New and used guns, reload SOUP'S on, the rug, that is. Clean 1969 FOX TRAC snowmobile, WANTED; Full-time mechanic. 36-4 ing tools and supplies. 3 miles with Blue Lustre. Rent electric 23 1/2 h.p., manual starter. BRICK RANCH with 2 fireplaces in a desired neigh north of DeWltt on US-27. Open $725. Phone 626-6642, Marten's 16 - FOOT 4 - wheel Fruehauf Phone 582-2821, Fowler. 39-1 shampooer $1. Alan R. Dean grain trailer with Knapheide borhood, nice large landscaped yard. evenings. 39-3 Hardware, downtown St. Johns. Service. 5 west, 7 south ofH St. JASTRAM Saw Mill now operat Johns. 39-2 box and extensions, air brakes ASK US ABOUT F.H.A., FHA(235), F.H.A.-V.A. FINANC ing. Custom log sawing. Call 39-1 WANTED: Mature woman who and 1000x20 tires, $1,500. Phone ING. has knowledge of double entry Grand Ledge, 626-6053. 38-3p WE SPECIALIZE in all types of 651-5160, Laingsburg. 38-3p building and remodeling. MARKETS THAT PAY: Paying HEATING SUPPLIES: Pipes, bookkeeping. Experience in ac duct work, registers. We carry counting beneficial. Retirement, 1968 JOHNSON Snowmobile In Phone Sam Parks, 224-4557 or markets are assured by sound Member Lansing ^Board of Realtors, good condition. Phone West Jerry Hufnagel, 224-2978. 39-3p approaches and cooperation all necessary items for install HAY FOR SALE: First cutting.. life insurance and paid vacation. ing: Fixtures — copper and gal Sent,applications to Box C, c/o phalia, 587-4234. 38-3p among producers. That's the Royce Smith, 10064 Upton Rd., Multiple listing Service Farm Bureau, approach. Help it vanized, black pipes and plastic Laingsburg. 37-3p Clinton County News giving 1969 SINGER $63.40 cash with pipe. See us for all your heat marital status, age, experience 1970 BELL and Howell sound walnut sew table, sews for work by joining. 39-1 movie outfit and accessories. ing needs. Dalman Hardware, DOES YOUR tractor need over 102 N. Clinton OPEN EVENINGS and wages expected. References ward and reverse, darns and DeWitt. 39-2 required. All information confi Best offer, Used one time. Phone mends. Fully equipped to Zig HI I . . . ' •I..I.HMI hauling? See us at once I Ber St. Jonns 'TIL 8 Ovid, 834-5662, after 5 p.m. tram Implement Sales, Fowler. dential. 39-1 zag, write names, make button I .USED'-MACFBRlfiRy. SNOWMOBILE 1969FoxTrac,18 38-3p holes, do fancy designs by in Phone 582-2025. 37-3 . -PHONE 224-3236. John Deere 95 combine $3500 h. p., electric start. $725. serting cams and winds the bob Phone 626-6642. 5 miles west,- * WANTED BEAUTIFUL wedding invitations bin automatically. $63.40, full Gleaner E combine $3200 FIRST CUTTING alfalfa hay for J FRED DENOVICH--224-2597 John Deere 45 Hi-Lo, 7 south of St. Johns. Marten's sale. Phone 587-6696, Al Haf- and accessories. Speedy ser*- cash price or available to re Service. 39-2 3.-J RUTH NOSTRANT--224-36I4 EMPLOYMENT vice. Finkbeiner's. Phone 582- sponsible party on E-Z terms. rasp bar $2650 ner. 3121, Fowler. 36-tf Phone Lansing collect, 484-4553 John Deere 30 with EB MEN'S SUITS-Dick Butler •.I™ * ESTHER HENDERSHOT--224-3563 WELL DRILLING and service. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. including Satur Equip. $ 600 Clothing Store, O.P.S. (Oppo FOR SALE: 5,000 bushels of M- DON CHANT—224-4710 Pumps, pipes and supplies. day and Sunday. 39-1 Massey-Ferguson 1130 corn. 3 miles west, 11/2 south s FOR SALE: Hoover washer and site Police Station) downtown Free estimates. Carl S. Ober-; diesel, wide front, 18.4 Grand Ledge is selling out his of Fowler. Phone 582-3966, El Utner, 4664 N. State Rd,, Alma,' spin dryer. Ideal washer for rear tires $6200 Rademacher. 37-3p mobile homes. New and used 1970 VACUUM$18.B8.Tank-type entire stock of men's suits. Pro Phone 463-4364. 6-tf cleaner used just a few times. J. D. 4010 D., wide fits are forgotten—all ' m e n's models. Hoover vacuum cleaners $3850 COMING SOON! — several models: upright and Cannot be told from new. Comes front suits are priced to sell quickly— FARMALL 806 gas, 1016 hours. tank type. Gower's, Eureka. with complete set of cleaning John Deere 4010 D, 18.4 2 for the price of 1. Tremendous New in 1966. Excellent Phone 224-2953. 39-4 tools and paper toss-out bags. rear tires $3750 selection. Genuine $50 Thunder- through - out. 45000 with 5 - j_ *Fast *Economical Only $18.88. Guaranteed. Phone Case 930 diesel, Comfort- bird suits are now 2 suits for bottom plow. $5,000. Phone 651- ' OFFSET 484-4553, Lansing, collect, 9 King $3750 $51. Genuine $60 Rocket suits 5160_._LaingsburgL MINITprint a.m. to 9 p.m. Including Satur John Deere 4010, gas $3500' are now 2 suits for $61. Genuine FOR SALE:"Farmall M. diesel PRINTING FEMALE * FURMAN-DAY day and Sunday. 39-1 J. D. 4010 D. $3500 $70 Gold Bond suits are now 2 tractor; Massey - Ferguson i Oliver 1800 D. $3250 suits for $71. If you don't need No. 65 diesel tractor; Interna REALTY CO. 1968 SINGER $43. Cash price, John. Deere .3010 diesel $2850 2 suits—bring a friends-divide tional 3-bqttom plow^ 2 point HELP WANTED 1 Jp used just a few times. Equip Massey-Ferguson Super isM.-V^the.cost and .share, the savings; M hitch; .Oliver. 3-bbttqm.plow, 2 MINITprint is a quality service of J jyomen to wprW.part-tlme.at Pftotfe 224-3236 ped to write" 'name's^ do fancy 9b*diesel $2850 'jUMP IN YOUR CAR and head point hitch; International,!^ 444 ' ..-;i£3-- -* T""-"' Central Michigan Lumber. designs, buttonholes and windst J. D. 3010 D. $2850 for Dick Butler's O.P.S. in tractor with manure loader; - Clinton County News Hours 8 to 1, 5 days a week. WANTED the bobbin automatically. In wal John Deere 730 Gas $2750 Grand Ledge. It will pay you to Case spring tooth harrow, 2 DUTIES: general office work nut sew table, only $43 cash or Case 310 tractor with drive over. Open Friday nights sections; John Deere spring tooth with so m e bookkeeping and Real Estate available to responsible person backhoe and loader $2500 until 8 p.m.—other nights until harrow,' 3 section; John Deere FOR SALE; Oat straw. Phone FOR SALE: 2;000 bales of counter sales. )f» Salesman. on E-Z terms. Phone Lansing J. D. 730 D. $2450 5:30-closed Sundays. 28-tf spring tooth harrow, 4 section, 582-2241 or 582-3633, Fow alfalfa hay, first and second collect, 489-7054 after 5 p.m. or International No. 47 ensilage ler. 38-3p cutting. 1404 N. Shepardsville APPLY IN PERSON ONLY %- Ask for Mr Anderson £ D. 720 D. $2250 call 489-9256 including Saturday Moline Uni-Harvester blower; International No. 16 en Road. Lester Hughson. 37-3p )f A Multiple Listing Service and Sunday. 39-1 with combine and corn * WANTED silage harvester; Brillion 3-sec- FOR SALE: Baled wheat straw. picker $2250 MISCELLANEOUS tion rotary hoe; International Phone 224-3621. . 39-3p NORWOOD hay savers and silage Central-Michigan ^Member of PERSONALIZE thousands of 303 bean special combine; bunks, all steel, welded with John Deere 720 diesel $2200 ^Farmall *H* tractor with manure Lumber ^Lansing Items, Return address rubber Massey Ferguson 65 diesel ON THE FARM-TIRE SERVICE;- rolled edges to last a lifetime. ^Board of stamp and black ink pad, $2.95. TIMBER WANTED: L<5g's ahu spreader. Gower's — Eureka. Phone Collect St. Johns 224- See at our yard, 5 1/4 miles D & K Rubber Stamp Co., 1321 high, multi-power $2150 standing timber. Logs dev International Harvester dealer. south of Fowler. Phone 587- 407 N. Clinton Ave. •^Realtors. Case 830 D. $2150 7900; FARMERS PETROLEUM^ Illinois, Midland, Mich. 3-day 'livered to our yard. DEVER-* 39-4 3811. Fedewa Builders, Inc. 22-tf St. Johns. John Deere 720 gas $1950 EAUX SAWMILL, INC., 2872 N. 39-tf service. 39-3p _—___» i-1-.iiJLi. !• • .HIT - ••••in in rr * 39-1 Massey Ferguson 65 Hubbardston Road, Pewamo, GLEANER A-n combine, 1966, High, gas $1750 Michigan. Phone 824-3101. 40tf ROTARY WATER WELL DRILLING W. WAYNE AUSTIN cab, chopper, 12-ft. header. ALL WORK GUARANTEED ^ Massey-Ferguson 88 Excellent condition. $4,000. 1 SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS SOLD & REPAIRED. 7-16 plow $1400 Ford Phone, 651-5160 Laingsburg. AUCTIONEER Allis Chalmers W-D with NEW • GILBERT & INGALLS, Inc. 48 -tf Phone 651-5688 wide front $ 600 FARM and INDUSTRIAL. Used Equipment • Farmall Cub with culti TRACTORS and LOCATION DeWitt-669-9636 or.&imondale -646-2871 Laingsburg 38-tf vator and plow - $ 600 EQUIPMENT 20-ft. BARN-A-MATIC • Wide and Narrow Corn Heads New and Used SILO UNLOADER available for most combines. 20-ft. BADGER SILO 200 W. State St.* Several wheel discs, plows, Simplicity UNLOADER —GALLOWAY AUCTION CALENDAR- cultivators, blades, rotary cut LAWN and GARDEN. Phone 224-2301 • ters, etc. Also good supply of PAPEC BLOWER SATURDAY, JAN. 31, 1970. 1:00 p.m. Sharp. —Paul Bigelow, farm equipment. 6 miles west EQUIPMENT used tractor parts and rebuilt lGift, VANDALE and 3 1/2 south of Shepard, or 7 miles north of Riverdale, Mich. heads. ;HENGFSBACH FORD TRADE TRADE I SATURDAY, FEB. 7, 1970. 1:00 p.m. Sharp. —Lyle. French, farm equipment, to be sold on LARRY'S Galloway premise. 1 mile north of St. Johns, on US-27. . TRACTOR SALES and ask about our many new listings. ' AL GALL0WAY USEd BADGER SALES THURSDAY,..FEB. 12, 1970. 10:30 a.m. Sharp. -SatUer and Son, Inc.,' Middleton, Mich. In Phone 647-6356 Rt. 5, St. Johns " ventory reduction, 12 miles north.of St. Johns and 6 miles west on M-57. TRACTOR PARTS 51-tf 406 WIGHT ST. I SATURDAY, FEB. 14, 1970. 10:30 a.m. Sharp* Poppy and Lauer, Inc., Feriton, Mich. Inventory , rORTtANDIJ:MICH; . Ph. 224-3648 21-tf reduction. John Deere dealer. Slrst Farm North'qf 3-bedroom, carpeted and modern. FHA terms or 1% • FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 1970. 10:30 a,m. Sharp. Al Galloway, inventory reduction. One mile north of St, Johha on US47, Land Contract with low payment of $110 per month. • fchohe 817-224-4713 ANDERSON FERTILj St. Johns, on west side. Consignments will be accepted until day before sale at 10% with $85 508 S. TRAVER ST. maximum on each item. DaiVERED PRICE IN 80 LBSj FRIDAY, FEB. 27, 1970. 11:00 a.m. Sharp. Carson City'FarmSupply, Inventory reduction. New spacious.* 3-bedroom ranch with 2-car garage* • One mile west of Carson City on M-57. , "•'.'- FARM EQUIPMENT 6-24-24-S59.5 THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1970. 10:30 a.m. Sharp. Alderman's Inc. Inventory reduction, at Lennon, 8-32-16-$6 5.50 107 N.OTTAWA Mich. FOR SALE: 4-bedrooms, very large living room w/fireplace. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1970. 12:30 p.m. Sharp. Orson Swift, farm equipment. One mile north " PRICES ADVANCE IN FEB. X of Carson City and 1/2 east. G-100M.M. Tractor 807 N. MEAD ST. ' "SATURDAY,. MARCH 14, 1970. 12:30 p.m. Sharp. Russell Jones Jr., farm equipment. 2 miles Seed'Corn—Double Cross—$10.00 bu. • west of Merrill, 1 i/2 north on M-30. [ M-670M.M. Tractor. 3-bedrooms, 2-car gara^O^P- °aths, all new. SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1970. 11:00 a.m; Sharp; Hettler Motor Sales, St. Johns. Trucks, * Three-Way Cross — $13.50 bu. ! 603 OAK ST. • • trailers and etc. ."- ''v^ No. 560 IHC Tractor 3-bedrooms, family room w/f lreplace and 2-car garage.- • JOHN SCHUMA.KER-224-27011 RAY HEINLEN-224-2284 38_2 i SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1970. 10:30 a.m.. 3 miles south of Onaway, Mich., on M-33, east 3 miles on Three Mile Road to Rainey River Road, south 1/2 mile on west side. D & J FARMS. No. 33 Massey-Harris • 505 E. McCONNELL ST. • 5 66-acre farm with 700 Head Feed lot* Complete "Auger Feed System from Silos and Feed Tractor 4?bedrooms, 2^car garage, 1 1/2 baths,'$20,000. • room to Bunks. 2 silos, heated shop, 3-bedroom home. Complete line of farm machinery • including nearly-new J.D. 5020 diesel with cab, 16:38 Duals and ail extras, 3 J.D, 4020 diesels i 2-4 section harrows ATTENTION FARMERS x W. MARSHALL RD. and all other equipment to fit into the large modern farm operation of today. This will be one 1-2 bottom mounted • 3-bedrooms, living room.^^pT room, 1-car garage oh • of the largest and. cleanest lines of farm equipment to be sold at auction this year. Detailed ; See us now and arrange for,us to do your 2 acres, S^ ad in later issue. Call or write for handbill. plow WANTED • SATURDAY, APRIL 24„ 1970. 12:30 p.m. Robert G. • Rice; 1 mile west of St, Johns on M-2L, repair work early. We have the men,and the'shop • J No. 514 Semi-mount Mice house and 5 to 20 acres between St. Johns and De-. 1 mile south on DeWltt Road, first place west on north side. Farm equipment, f , . '•-'' ed plow facilities to efficientiy handle a|lybur John 1Witt . .• *- • Deere tractor work and other machines as Well. 803 N. OAKLAND No. 414 mounted • • We also have the equipment ro check, re 4-bedrodms, .1 1/2 baths, family room with fireplace, GALLOWAY COMPLETE AUCTION SERVICE bottom plow carpeting, large garage. • AL GALLOWAY, AUCTIONEER < pair and recalibrate Roosa-Mdster Diesel pumps No. 314 bottom TOP BUILDING SITES • PHONE224-4713 ST. JOHNS and Injectors. ^^ ^ X mounted plow r - Prince, Estates restricted subdivision. Graduate of Reisch American-CojLiege of Auctioneering, the largest in the ,world, Mason City, T3-fbbt BriHionl • ; Come: in or call us now Roy F* Brlggs, 224-2260 % Iowa. - • • , ."•.. '"'. '"•-'".--••',t' , . J-""-.-. mulcher X Complete machinery and inventory appraisal before the sale. Our years of experience in. ing your repair Work. • Archie Moore, 669-6645 the used farm machinery business qualifies us to offer this exclusive new auction service. . Bruce ianterman* 224-4746 ': • MARTEN'S SERVICE DON SHARKEY . Dwane Wirickj 224-4863 ^ YOUR SALE ALREADY PLANNED? Your Minneapolls^Moline 'Gerald Pope, 224-7476 -.'."'.'"'=.. Dealer Derrill Shlnabery, 224-3881 I will give you d machinery appraisal T St. Louis, Midi. X Phone 626-6642 MM. Winnie Gill, 224:2511 ' without•obi igationV before your auction- 39-ip On Forest Hill Rd.*, y Phone 681-2440 39-2- •Iff between Jason & Pratt. 39.2 X '4. Wednesday, January 28, 1970 CUNTOKl COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 9 A 3-BEDROOM brick ranch, fire 1966 BISCAYNE 2-door, 6 cyl-' POODLE —Minature black male, , I wish to express my thanks of Clinton and State of Michigan, said "Fear Not," All participated in BROWSE THROUGH your new mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale place, built-in stove and oven, inder, powerglide transmis 12 weeks old. AKC registered. and gratitude to the staff and conversational prayer. Officers seed catalogue and then plan to the highest bidder at public auction if* * LIVESTOCK attached garage. 9870 M-21, sion, radio. Lots of transporta Phone 224-3128. 37-Sp patients of Rlvard Nursing elected for the 1970 year were your 1970 garden. Beat the high of the premises described In said First house east of OvldonNorth tion for only $795. Debar Chev Home "for their wonderful care mortgage, or so much thereof as may president, Dorothy Henry; vice food prices by raising.your own side. $22,500. Phone 782-9747, rolet, Elsie, phone 862-4800. and companionship they gave to be necessary to pay the amount due as president, Erma Robinson; sec fruit" and,, vegetables in,this 1? 38-1 my mother-in-law, Mrs Anna aforesaid, and any sum or sums which retary, Lois Lewis; treasurer, FOR SALE: Yorkshire boar, Jackson, after 5:30 p.m. 37-3p * FOR RENT acre with a new 3-bedropmhome Bartelt, during her many-mon- ,may be paid by the undersigned at or Mary Lou Spiece. The Jan . 7 weight; ,250 pounds. 4 miles that has finished basement, 2- be(ore said sale or laxBS atld/or 'jJ-BEDROOM 'ranch home'to bef 1969 CHEVELLE Malibu, green ths stay at the home. -Henry* ' meeting was at the church at north, 3 west of Fowler, Bernard car attached garage. Deep well* Insurance on these premises, and all 7:30 p.m. with Lois Lewis as Vance, phone 582-3268. 38-3p started soon on lot3of Schnei-' with black vinyl top. 2-door LARGE modern upstairs apart-' Furman. 39-1 other sums paid by the undersigned with submersible pump* Call ment. Close to downtown,, hostess and Fern Waggoner as der Subdivision, Westphalia, See' Fred penovich, 224-259?orFur- hardtop, V-8 engine, 4-speed with Interest thereon, pursuant to law us on, plans and prices, Fedewa' transmission. Phone 224-3922. churches and doctor. Ideal for I want to thank Dr Grost,^ and to the terms of said mortgage, her co-hostess. Devotions were FOR SALE: Breeding ewes, be man-Day Realty 224-3236. 38-1 and all legal costs charges, and ex Builders, Inc., phone 587-3811, 38-3p retired persons or couple able nurses and aides for the won-* f lead by Lela Clark. The next gin lambing April 15, Uyle derful care I received while I penses, including attorney's fees, meeting will be held on Feb, 4, 6218 Wright Rod! ' 52-tf to climb stairs. Phone 224-3403. which premises are described as fol Hallead, 1 mile west, 31/2 south, ( IS A NEW home In a new sub 39-3p' was in Clinton Memorial Hos Eureka Child Study Club's 1/3 east of St. Johns, 37-3p * —^-___n______„_ ,.H,.H> division1 your goal for 1970? 1964 DYNAMIC 88 Oldsmobile, _ lows: pital. Also, Rev Longnecker, rel Lot N. 25, except, the West 050-feet monthly meetings are held on the FOR SALE: 2-bedroom frame. Let us show you 911 E. Cass 4-door, power steering,power " atives and friends for the cards, second Tuesday of each month. house in Elsie. Lot 66-ft. x FURNISHED large 1 - bedroom thereof, and the North 54.8 feet of Lot FOR SALE: ONE registered St. has 23-ft. livlngroom space, brakes, automatic transmission. plants and visits. Sincerely— 24, except the West 656 feet thereof, Officers are president, _ Cathy 198-ft. Bids over $4,000 now Good condition. One mile west house, also smaller unit. S. Yorkshire gilt. Weight 92 a large lot with plenty of room US-27. Phone 224-7740. 39-lp Elizabeth H. Smith. 39-lp of Supervisor's* Plat of Hacker Acres Webster; vice president, Anabel pounds, age 4 1/2 months. From being accepted by Arvilla New for that garden. Call FredDeno^ and 1/2 mile south of West iSubdivision, of part of the SW 1/4 of Peck; secretary -treasurer ton, Ovid. Phone 834-5875, 37-3p a'litter of'13. Phone 224-2506. vlch, 224-2597 or Furman - phalia. Phone 587-3913. 38-3p I wish to thank Dr Stoller, Section 28, T5N, R2W, DeWitt Town P*hyllls Eastment; historian, Day Realty 224-3236, 38-1 FURNISHED 4-room apartment ship, Clinton County, Michigan. Marie Ford; gifts, Joanne Ras- Ken Eldrldge. 38-3p nurses and aides for their care, The redemption period shall be six 10 1/2 ACRES beautifully lo - for rent, also furnished Rev Barz for his calls, also dale; nominating committee, cated where the sun shines FOR SALE: 1968 Chevrolet, 4- (6) months from the date of sale. HEREFORD BULL, 3 1/2 years CLOSE TO ST. JOHNS - 3- bachelor apartment, all utilities my family, relatives, neighbors Marjorie Webster, Emma Dak- brighter and the air is clear. door sedan, 6 - cylinder, stan EAST LANSING old. $350. Phone 651-5160, bedroom ranch, built - ins. paid except electricty. Deposit and friends for visits, cards and SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION ers, and Ann Brown; member An ever - flowing creek runs dard transmission, radio. Phone Laingsburg, 38^3p Many extras. Sicar garage. Less required. Phone 224-7179, 38-tf gifts during my stay at the hos A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee ship committee, Fern Waggoner ihrough the middle of this roll than 5 years old. Owner will 224-3264, 37-3p pital. —Ernest Marten. 39-lp Dated: January 8, 1870 and Phyllis Eastment. As of this ing green land. 5 1/2 acres are DOWNSTAIRS apartment, 4 By: John Brattln WHITE ROCK stewing hens, ten hold land contract for qualified year there are 16 members. fenced in with new woven wire ' 1966 IMPALA 4-door sedan, V-8, rooms with garage. Close to. Attorney for Mortgagee • feeder pigs and one Holstein buyer. Call Esther Hendershot I wish to thank the doctors, Jan. 13 meeting was held with for those horses. Call RuthNos- power glide transmission, downtown, references and de 215 S. Washington Avenue bull, 8 months old. Phone'587- at 224-3563 or 224-3236, Fur- nurses and aides for the good Lansing, Michigan 48933 ' 39-13Joann e Rasdale with co-hostess trajit at 224-3614 or Furman - radio and whitewalls. Showroom posit required. Phone 224-4779. 4729. 39-lp man-Day Realty. 38-1 care I received while a patient Phyllis Eastment. Joanne Ras Day Realty, 224-3236. 39-1 condition.' ONLY $1,195. Debar ' 38-2P ELECTION NOTICE dale had the program, "How to Chevrolet, Elsie. Phone *862- at the hospital. Also, friends, SPECIAL ELECTION FOR SALE: York sow, due Feb. TOTAL DOWN PAYMENT ofap- ' > relatives and American Legion TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1970 Decorate a Cake" and each BUILDING ON your farm: Farm 4800. 48-1 brought a cake and tried to 15. Phone 824-2920, Pewamo. Bureau is building favorable proximately $950. FHA terms , 1 1/2- bedroom furnished house for flowers and cards, Rev Frei- 1 ,sen for his calls, AH were deeply TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF learn to decorate a pretty cake. 39-lp conditions in which farmers can on this 3-bedroom home, situated 'AVOID BLOWOUTS when you for rent on Airport Road. Must THE CITY OF ST. JOHNS, COUNTY in the Northwest section of St, appreciated. —Reginald D. Beau- The February meeting will be the carry on a flourishing business. tire of the fly - by - night have good reference and deposit. OF CLINTON. 18th at 8 p.m. with the Eureka FIYE FEEDER pigs. Call John Get together with Farm Bureau, Johns. Ideal for the young family schemes for making the world Inquire at 7746 Airport Rd., fore. 39-lp' Notice Is hereby given that a Clark, 224-7233 or seeatfirst or retired couple. Call Ruth Nos- SPECIAL ELECTION will be held In Club as guests of the St. Johns folks, and help build. Join to- better for farmers, change to DeWitt. 36-3dh Child Study Club at the Central house east off US-27 on Maple trant 224-3614 or Furman - Farm Bureau, Build blow - out We would like to send* special the City of St. Jonns, County of Clinton, dayl 39-1 State of Michigan, on TUESDAY, National Bank Community Room. . Rapids Road. 39-3p _Jm Day Realty 224-3236. 37-1 proof programs. 39-1 thanks to all our neighbors, ONE- and two-bedroom apart friends and relatives for the MARCH 31, 1970 from 7:00 o'clock in '•^—^^-^^^» 7.35-14 5.60-15 6.85-15 _,_ --„,„*•„;, 6.95-14 7.35-15 7.00-13 BLACK WALLS 6.50-13 LARGER SIZES —2 FOR $23.70 WHITE WALLS ADD $2.50 PER PAIR All prices PLUS 370 to 550 per tire Fed. excise tax' and 2 recappable tires of same size off your car. BUY NOW and SAVE Prietd 01 id own at Fireiton* Slant. CompDilivily priced at' GIVEN AWAY! fireilone Otalert and al atl icrvlct itallont dliplpytng tht Fircilort* tfgn, SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1st—11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held at the Club Grounds—West Mead Rd.—5 mi. North St. Johns Bee's Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, Inc. • 6 Mile Course • Safaris •Drag Races* Games • Ice Skating Fires! on r Tires M SPONSORED by 110 W. Higham ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2345 •^ SLEEPY HOLLOW CONSERVATION CLUB of ST. JOHNS Wednesday, January 28, 1970 CLINTON,COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan P^e 11 A u Wings beat Waverly for share of league lead 'ByHONKARLE as the Wings posted their eighth In - the Redwing lockerroom "1 think we were mad at our we. moved the perimeter of our Terming individual Redwing "Dan Rademacher had to con ,*We felt that Dean Eisler Editor victory ,of the season. after the ballgame there was a selves," said Gaffney. "It was defense." performances "inspired," Jap trol a fine center, Dan Vanneste, would have to have a fine shoot Waverly, which had lost three fueling of quiet pride and ex a different feeling—not like we When asked if he thought the inga. added that "we< needed sup and he did," said Japinga. "It ing night and work hard under The sfgn at the south end of games this year, (the other two haustion. >--.•• w,ere, going out there and kill Lakewood game made'a differ port and help from our bench in was an inspired performance." the boards. And he did. in a Lansing holiday tournament) "Waverly's got a good team," them. It was unreal." ence, he likened it to someone order to -win and they did the "Chuck Green had to defen the St. Johns gymnasium said: 1 spread its scoring evenly with i job. " •• . sively handle Waverly's play- *We shall.overcome." said Green dripping wet' behind "I think we ran better this who has a near miss in^an auto Waverly 18 15 .12- 29-74 And, in front of an overflow five players in double figures. a towel. "But I'm sure proud to accident. . . . ' * "We felt that Bob Rehmann maker and quarterback, Pat St.Johns 18 22 13 27-80 time," offered Rehmann, who Hayes. And he did." crowd 0^,2/650", they did. The Warriors were led by be on St. Johns' team, again*"was a source of strength "Y/ou tend to drive more care would have-to have a fine night Recovering from a six-point Dan Vanneste vwho scored 17 "St. Johns has. got a lot of in a come from behind victory, fully after that," he said. "When on the backboardsv to help com "Dave Gaffney had to control , deficit'in the first period, St. points even though he appeared pride and I'm beat," he added. ' "Last week's game taught us a you have a scare, you tend to pete with their height and he did our defense and quarterback with Production Credit injured in a collision under the i Johns Redwings roared back to "It was just as rough this lesson. I think we learned more correct those faults." a fine job," he said. his leadership. And he did. offers o command an lr-point lead at one boards in the last minute and a time—even when Vanneste got against Lakewood than in any point, and finally settled for an half of the second period and hurt," said Elsler. "But I think" other game." bargain In tonoy '80-74 victory over Waverly Fri sat out theeritire third quarter. the team got' up for. the game day night. Dave Dunham was close behind real good." "St. Johns played a very fine Redwing JVs trip Waverly, 45-41, for fara«n With 16 while Steve Walker and Apparently, a near close call ballgame," said Waverly Head PCA loam coit leu became of the The victory over the War Coach, Len Lapka. "I'm im riors—the only team to beat St. 14, Pat Hayes 13 and Jim Hel- the week before at Lakewood unique PCA way of figuringinteru t mic 11. was not lost on the team. pressed tremendously. They de coits.,. custom-detlgned for fanners. Johns this year—put the two served to win. clubs in a tie for first place in for 2nd victory over Warriors PRODUCTION the West Central Conference CREDIT with Identical 7-1 conference' "All the players acted like Physical condition and poise- who didn't allow Waverly's the season over Waverly. ASSOCIATION records. • perfect gentlemen," he added. two virtues basketball coaches guards a single point all night. m "It's a tribute to both schools, endlessly try to instill in their St. Johns, paced-by 14-points Waverly 9 18 9-41 108 Brush St, St, Johns Led by Dean Eisler's 31 points that they could field basketball players—were the keys to vic from Dennis LeVeck and 13 from St. Johns 15 11 10-45 Phone 224-3662 ' and 27 from Bob Rehmann, plus teams and draw a crowd like tory over Waverly Friday night, Yurek, took command in the first 10 each from Chuck Green and this." said St. Johns JV Coach Mike period with a 9-5 lead, then COMPLETE BODY WORK Dave Gaffney, the Wings - St. Johns' Head Coach Doug Young, added 15 in the' second quarter tightened their defense to over Japinga, who appeared as tired After building up a 10-point to lead 24-14 at the half. AND GLASS REPLACEMENT come Waverly's superior height as.his players and whose voice halftime lead, the junior Wings and cut off their penetration. In the third period, Waverly was a little raspy after the game, had to scramble In the second came back with 18 points to Eisler, who scored his season explained the difference that half but hung in there for a move within three points, 35-32, BOB'S AUTO BODY high of 39 points in the earlier meant victory. 45-41 win. as the Wings collected 11. 800 N. Lansing Phone 224-2921 92-83 loss on the Waverly court, "We felt we had to take the was'back in fine shooting form ball,to them," he said. "We had The victory put them over the But St. Johns held the War to pressure their defense. .500 mark with a 5-4 overall riors to nine points in the final DEALER WANTED *We had to take the ball to record and put them at 5-3 in period, while picking up 10 of their strength and beat them at the conference. their own to nail down the win. Two Bay Zephyr gasoline stations on US-27 in PGA names what they're best at," he added. "We had trouble penetrating Aiding in the offensive effort St. Johns for lease. Financial help available for "We tried to take the ball inside their zone all night, but we kept were Rick Hudson and Schueller ex-St. Johns as much as we could and put our poise and worked for the with six points each, while Mike experienced service station operator. pressure on their big kids. good shot," said Young. Grost added four^and Jim Conley For details call or write: "I think our team was in better and Larry Heathman popped in a man as pro "In the last game we pressed condition and It paid off in the paif of free throws.- A former St. Johns man, Norm them up court a little higher and fourth quarter," he added. Waverly had two players In T. P. HOGAN Bennett, recently was elected to consequently we were leaving Young said he was impressed double figures, Randy Ettinger Box 630 Muskegon,, Mich Class A membership in the Pro their forwards for the back door with the defensive play of guards with 13 and Len Smith, 11. fessional Golfer's Association of move," said Japinga. "Tonight Ken Schueller and Dan Yurek, It was the JVs second win of Ph. 616-744-1613 38-3 America. Bennett and his wife have been running the Mecosta Country Club" for the last six years. His golf experience dates back to Dean Eisler (No. 44) battles an un when he was old enough to hold a club. identified Waverly defender and the War A 14-year veteran track coach riors' Dan Dunham (55), while Chuck "at Ferris State College, Bennett is a graduate of Central Michigan Green (20) and Bob Rehmann (50) ready Your Ford Dealer's the University, and received a mas for a rebound; ter's degree in physical educa tion from Michigan State Univer sity. He is now among less than ftEHMAM'S 5,000 golf pros in the country. with the special The rigorous PGA require ments include five years of work PRE-INVENTORY in golf, attendance at PGA busi ness school, two written exam inations—one on thej st#te-)evel; •4>nd another ont^natidnailevel,^ :l.i; *V» • t a personal interview by the Mich igan. Association and" sponsor ship by two Class A pros. Snowmobile rally set SAVINGS UP TO for Sunday The Sleepy Hollow Conserva OFF tion Club of St. Johns is holding 1/2 its fourth annual snowmobile 1 rally Sunday Feb. 1st from 11 oh Men's and Boys a.m. to- 5 p.m. at the club grounds on West Mead Road, five yt miles north of St. Johns. Suits-Topcoats This event is for anybody who has a snowmobile. A safari trail more than six Sportcoats-Slacks miles long has been marked off and safaris will be conducted all day- Car Coats-Jackets Also, there will be drag races for everyone, games played on snowmobiles and free Ice Shoes skating. In addition, a snowmobile will Now special savings on be given away along with boots, and Sports Wear and a snowmobile suit. The club also .announces that Bill Butler lias been elected (Listing Only,a Few of Many Items) si president. ONE GROUP BETTER QUALITY • ' They're our lowest-priced hardtops. And we've added, extras Other new officers are Jack like whitewalls, dual racing mirrors, wheel covers and more, Plowman, vice president and MEN'S SUITS v^i. to $94.5o $35 &$45 Fred Denovich, secretary. at reduced prices. Our big, quiet, special-edition Galaxie 500 Eugene Haven, R. G. Hyde Boys' Knit V-8 with 302 V-8 and special interior trim is White Sale priced and John Schlarf were elected % OFF ... below all competition! trustees. SPORT SHIRTS BOYS' SIZES 6-12, Reg. $6.50 R. E. BENSON CORDUROY PANTS ONE GROUP-better quality Plumbing & Heating MEN'S SPORT COATS ----- m* savings 106 N. Clinton ST. JOHNS Phone 224-7033 Men's 4 & 5 e Arties* 20%/0 OFF Ladies' nyloti suede casuals i MASTER SNOWMOBILE BOOTS Ss NOW M4» -" PLUMBERS BALL-BAND BRAND ' ON SALE American - Standard Men's and Boys' SV/eaterS Plumbing., Hot Water/ MEN'S BOYS1 ': Limited time only Heating 00 $ 00 $ 00 .«*•&£ $2oo ,to $io 1 :-t° 4 OFF; REG. PRICE OFF REG,.PRICE Lennox Warm Air Heating and Air and many other items YburFbrtl Dealer^ the! to see in I St; John$) Conditioning •'•, ^ CUSTOM SHEET ' ' REHMANN'S METAL SHOP CLOTHING —FURNISmNGS —SHOES < EGAN FORD SALES, for DAD and LAD 47 Years same address , St. Johns 200 W. Highdm St. Johns Ph. 224-2285 Page 12 A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 28„ 1?70 Cureka alltlie By MRS. GORDON WAGGONER, Correspondent W Mr and Mrs Gordon Waggoner, The Pilgrim Fellowship of the Gloria and Linda, Kathy East- Eureka Congregational Chris HEART ment and Mr and Mrs Wendell tian Church held a sliding party Waggoner, Ron and Russ, all last week Jan. 11 at the Ithaca can, told spent the weekend at Gordon's City Park. Mr and Mrs Henry cottage at Houghton Lake, Jan- Howard and Mrs .Guy Snyder 17 and 18, and attended the Tip- accompanied the group of about up Town, USA, They all were 20 youths. Following the fun in Sunday evening luncheon guests the snow they all returned to the home of Linda Waggoner where of their brother tand his* wife, Forever Yours—Nuts, cordials, Mr and Mrs Howard Waggoner hot cocoa, brownies and rolls fruits and cremes are the heart t of Prudenville. were served: of these chocolate miniatures.' In a glistening Heart crowned with bouffant bow and elegant flower. ¥3.50 Delight your love PHONE 224-2226 with this or any of the other The mob at the ice skating rink- in Meyers, Kelly Meyers,, Patty Meyers, attractive BARTON'S Valen © tine Hearts. the city park rushes the News photographer. Shawn Meyers,-Pete Smith, Connie Riley, FOR CARRY-OUT ORDERS Come see them all. They are, we think, Lisa Ormston, Betsy Erick Brock, Mark Grost, Wayne Peter Wirick, Lori Ormston, Laurie Lounds, Jean sen, David Lundy and, Larry Feldpausch, continental chocolates we'll hove your fitVi YORK • LUGANO. SWITZERLAND BURG£R ] Buggs, Mary Anne Buggs, Stephanie A order ready and M£f waiting for you! PARR'S Remit DRUGS Ice skating returns to St. Johns 201 N. Clinton St. Johns Ph.224-2837 For the first time in a couple Lester Lake, Dr James Grost,' of years all the necessary in Paul Maples and Bill Barber for gredients have blended together their attention totheskatingpro- providing skaters in the St. Johns gram. area with an ice rink and an open At present the rink is open schedule of skating. every day for skating, but warm City Manager Harvey Weath- ing house facilities are avail erwax this week extended praise able only whenever volunteer to a number of volunteers who help is on duty. Weatherwax ex have made the skating program plained that generally on week possible and a special note went ends Michele is on duty in the to Richard Michele who has spent house and he also spends several many volunteer hours maintain- hours each week after school and ' ing the rink and adjacent warm evenings. ing house. The rink is equipped with timed lighting to allow nighttime skat "Everything's fallen intoplace ing. this year," Weatherwax said. "The weather has been good for flooding and we've had some vol unteer helpers who have worked South Wolertown hard in getting the rink ready." By Mrs Bruce Hodges Aside from Michele, Weath erwax praised Bob Langlois, The Looklngglass Valley Farm Bureau Group met with Mr and Now Offers Savers Increased Earnings Mrs Gerald Starling, Monday SCHOOL MENU evening. St. Johns High School Mr and Mrs Mike Wesley of Monterey California were Tues and Rodney B. Wilson day guests of Mr and Mrs Bruce Hodges. THURSDAY, JAN. 29 Hot dog, baked beans, cole Mrs Earl Stoll entertained the slaw, twist bread and butter, Suburban Bridge Club at a cherry crisp, and milk. luncheon Tuesday. Mr and Mrs.Romuald Lonier FRIDAY, JAN. 30 are announcing the birth of a Hamburg noodle casserole,, new grandson born Jan. 18 to peas, assorted relish plate, roll Mr, and, Mrs Robert Thompson and butter, applesauce cake, and of Mapjhnaw City. His name is to milk. Timothy John. \ Last day Jan. 31 Alien registration deadline nearing YOUR CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT MAY NOW All aliens are again reminded 53) for him and then return the that they are by law required to card to the issuing clerk after EARN FROM 5% TO 7 1/2% ANNUALLY report their addresses during It is filled out by the non-citizen. the month of January at the Tardy reports can only be nearest Post Office or office of Issued and accepted by going to the Immigration and Naturaliza the nearest Immigration and tion Service. Naturalization Service office. Now, more than ever before, it will pay you to save at Central National. Effective Although the Immigration and It is suggested that those who immediately, your time savings will earn from 5% to 7 1/2%, depending on the Naturalization Service has sev have not done so thus far make amount you save and the length of maturity. And remember, your savings are now eral hundred offices and stations an effort to report promptly in throughout the United States and asmuch as only a few days re insured for $20,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurqnce Corporation. Stop at any of its territories, the offices are main during which cards can be our offices for details about a savings plan suited for you. far apart and distant from many accepted by your nearest Post homes of persons required to Office. submit the reports in the State Serious penalties may be im of Michigan, posed upon an individual who The Post Office Department willfully violates the Alien Ad with field offices in every city, dress Report requirements. town and village is handling the distribution and collection of WE CALL IT... 5% On our VJ.P. statement savings with forms during the month of Jan $500 minimum initial deposit. $100 addi uary. 3 5 3/4% On a new certificate of deposit of tions at any time. Principal and interest $500 or more with a two year maturity. Any alien who is ill may send FALCON 707:2 5% available quarterly. 5 /4% a friend or relative to obtain the Address Report Card (Form I- YOU'LL CALL IT THE YEAR'S 7 1/2% On a new certificate of deposit 5 1/2% On a new certificate of deposit of of $100,000 or more with a maturity of BEST 5-h* $500 or more with a one year maturity. 7^* one year or more. CAR BUY! NEW KING-SIZE Central National Bank Not everybody VERSION OF AMERICA'S gets M.S. ALL-TIME ECONOMY . CHAMP ST. JOHNS - OVID Most often FULL PRICE - H$ mommies $2460 PEWAMO and daddies. NO CAR SO- BIG COSTS SO LITTLE! Oh» to fightMuHlp U Sclerosis. HW gnat crlppler of youngaduHs. -, EGAN FORD NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY V 287 Park AVI. Mitt, h.T.,N.V. 10010 SALtS, Inc. 200' W. Higham Ph, 224-4543 Rumors, facts explained Marijuana: Restriction or permission? By THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE There are some reasons on where in the world, has prin run controlled, uniform experi and young, needs to know have sniffed or taken in food". Its effects fully. Long-term effects rijuana, just as it is with al OF MENTAL HEALTH \ the legal side for restrictions cipally used marijuana seized by ments. already been established. Here sweetish odor Is easily recog are absolutely unknown. The kind cohol, t on marijuana, as, for example, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics Very early work showed that are some questions often asked nized. The smoke is harsh; it of research needed to l'earn the What about the laws? * (Third in a Series) the indisputable fact that science and Dangerous Drugs which was the compound would be useful and answers to them. , smells like burnt rope or dried results of continued use has not There are Federal and State does' not know very much about supplied to qualified research not only in laboratory studies grasses, f yet been done. It Is getting under laws — and internationl laws It. It does not appear, moreover, ers. What is marijuana? —dealing with marijuana. Pos Nearly, everyone has heard but also In careful investiga Marijuana —alsospelled*'ma- Is marijuana used for medical way now, however, as pointed fables, 'fictions, or fallacies that mass, permiss iv e, total But all natural marijuana is tions in humans. out. session or sale of it in the U.S population usage of an unknown rihuana"—is a drug found in a purposes? is a felony under Federal lav;. about marijuana, perhaps like of uncertain potency, and seized • Basic research using synthet plant (cannabis sativa) that grows No. It has no known use In Does marijuana affect judg these: but powerful mind-affecting drug materials are frequently unre ic marijuana compounds, along ment? Many states deal with marijuana is rational. in mild climate countries all modern medicine. There are as severely as If it were a nar-- "Smoke pot and you wind up fined and impure. Reliable re with a broad spectrum of clini around the world. Some of Its medical research studies seek Yes, but not favorably. A per "Why doesn't anyone tell the search, whether In test tubes and son using marijuana finds it cotlc. i hooked on heroin . . . Man, it's 8 cal studies, is being supported nicknames are pot, grass, weed, ing scientific information on it, truth about marijuana? analytic machines, on animals, and stimulated by the National harder to make decisions that re **• Many feel that the laws 'should cleaner than alcohol . . . It's and Mary Jane. but It is not used to treat or be changed; many others do not. the first step right into the This despairing kind of cry or on man, can only be conducted Institute of Mental Health. This cure illness. quire clear thinking. He is open is perhaps based on confusion if the drug is standardized, the How is It used? in any case, young and old alike psycho ward . . . There's just is a part of an invigorated at For use as a drug, the leaves Statements that marijuana Is more easily to other people's brought about by those who favor potency constant. - tack on narcotic and drug abuse suggestions. Doing anything that should know these and other no reason to keep it Illegal. .. and flowers are usually, dried and "medically safe" are not sup facts. Why dpesn't anyone tell the truth taking all shackles off marijuana The scientist, In a word, has through research, training, ser ported by scientific evidence. takes good reflexes and clear and who disseminate misinfor crushed or chooned into small about marijuana?" to have a uniform substance to vices and education. pieces. This green y colored Do we-know what marijuana thinking is affected. It is, for For a free leaflet on mari None'of these statements is mation or slanted material rath study if he is to produce re Some other facts about mari example, dangerous to drive juana, write to Box 1080, NIMH, er than objective information. product is rolled and smoked In does to the mind and -body? based on scientific fact, but on sults and accurate findings of juana which every citizen, old cigarettes or pipes or can be We do f not know the physical while under the influence of ma Washington, D.C, 20013. half-fact or misinformation. Here are some facts about this value. The first statement, although controversial substance, en - This long - standing problem wrong, stems from some studies tir'ely founded on what science seems atlasttohavebeenlargely showing that sizeable percent now^knows, not on guesses, solved. National Institute of Men ages of heroin addicts previously rumors, and wishful emotiona tal Health research grantees and smoked marijuana (pot). The re lizing. others have succeeded in isolat verse is not necessarily true, The smoking of marijuana is ing a number of compounds In illegal in nearly every civilized cannabis, the plant from which / although this adds no reasoning to the side of those who favor country of the world. Neverthe marijuana cigarette material NOW AT CLINTON NATI0NA1 unrestricted marijuana. less, with the possible exception comes. of alcohol, it is today probably Alcohol and marijuana are not the most widely used intoxicant In addition, they have de comparable, as far as No. 2 in the world. termined the exact structure of goes. Moreover, the long-term tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the effects of marijuanasmoklngare Despite its current pervasive probably main, active principle simply not known as yet. ness, scientists are quick to of marijuana. Thus, the produc - acknowledge significant gaps in tion' of uniform, synthetic or As to No. 3, scientists have their knowledge pf marijuana's not proved that marijuana is a man-made marijuana is now pos effects on man—and animals, too, sible. direct cause of mental illness. for that matter. Nor have they proved that it The little research that has With this compound, THC, prevents mental disorders or been done in the U.S., and there sometimes called "liquid mari helps mental health. has not been a great deal any juana," scientists can at last •g&msmmmz^^ ' Clinton County # News •A*Iy;•^K•^x•^^^^^^x•^^^^^^•"•*•*•'••*•'•*•••*'*'•"'*' Now at Clinton National you can purchase time certificates in amounts as small as $500. 00 for as short a period as 30 days. Interest EFFECTIVE FEB. 1, 1970 rates range from 4.50% to 5.75% depending on maturity and interest check can be mailed monthly. Regular Passbook Savings Clinton National offers more savings plans than ever before, one Park vandalism 1 of which is sure to meet your particular requirements. Stop in at any Will Earn 4 /2% of our offices for details. We's like to show you how to get higher George Washington cut c[own the whole tree. It appears, .earnings for your money. however, that someone from St, Johns is more interested in trimming them. Thisjlovely pine tree that stands in front of Smith Hall has had a dozen branches cut off by someone apparently trying out a new chain saw. This trim job didn't do the tree Free silverware given through Jan. 31, 1970 any good and left a mess to be cleaned up. purchases to complete sets through March 31, 1970 Camp Discovery opened Nature, Way Association discovery of wildlife, plant life, Camp Discovery, applauded by opened Camp Discovery, Its aquatics, arid their relationship parents and teachers alike, will Natural Science Field Camp, on to man and his environment. The have registration at 9 a.m. and Jan. 24. Ever popular for chil field program is based on self- again at 1 p.m. Interested par dren from 5 to 12 years old, discovery for the child,'With a ents are invited to call 372- the program will run for the staff member acting as a guide, 4991 or write to: Camp Dis WMd next four consecutive Saturdays. the children are encouraged to covery, 5539 Lansing Road, Lan This winter's theme is "Life explore for themselves subjects sing, Michigan, for applications in the Winter's Snows.' Field in, nature, which Interest them and further details for this term., BANK AND TRUST COMPANY experiences will center around most. YOUR LOCALIY OWNED BANK Clinton County News Classifieds . Now . .. Ill offices serving the Clinton area Bring Fast Results-Phone 224-2361 Page 2B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 28, i°70 Ag census should 4-H Chatter provide some answers 4-H message in art What's ahead for Michigan ag cultural abundance and variety, *,* riculture and its farm families? Jts location in mid-America, and By JOHN AYLSWORTH The Census of Agriculture now the advantages of the St. Law being conducted may provide rence- seaway, it has ajjotentlal some answers. A National 4-H Poster-Art eating which week they would County Fair Tuesday Evening for attracting more agri-indus like to attend, The camp runs Any 4-H horse member inter B. Dale Ball, director of^the tries than many competing states, Contest will provide 4-H, mem Horse Stiow. ested in trying out for the 4-H Michigan Department of Agri bers an opportunity to tell what from Monday afternoon to Fri ; * he explained. day afternoon of each week. horse judging team should plan culture, said, "We hope farmers 4-H is really like and be sure on attending the meeting Tuesday In addition to such basic infor the message gets across to the The camp committee met last The Double M 4-H Horse Club will understand the importance lias a new organizational leader Feb. 3 at the Central National of the census and how it may mation as total number of farms public. It is especially important week and discussed camp staff. and acreage, value of land and as Sandy Penix replaces Jean Bank Building in St. Johns, start benefit them." the message reaches the youth The staff looks very good and ing at 7:30 p.m. Thayne Miner, buildings, and crop production, and adults who have no Idea should provide the campers with Amos who is resigning. Election Ball pointed out that foreign census data will include number of officers will be held at the a 4-H horse leader in the We- markets are becoming increas what 4-H is about or even worse a good camping experience. Last Hah-Kay-Asta Club will be in of farm operators by age, value have an incorrect or very limited year the camp built a new $30,- May meeting. Mrs EdMacLuckie ingly important to Michigan's of farm products sold, age and Anemic pigs under study at MSU re- will check into, possible films charge of the judging team. The agricultural ecpnomy, and.census ideas about 4-H. 000 dining hall which adds a lot youth will go through some prac market vajue of selected items to the camp facilities. It is not for future meetings. At their data may aid; in development of search farjfl. 4-H members are the ones Feb. 9 meeting Charlie Johnson tice judging and set up various of equipment. Additional surveys actually experiencing the fun and limited to 4-H members alone world trade. in 1971 will seek data on major will show how to tie horses prop work sessions before the final "Canning, processing and dis •who can tell the story better so you can . take along some team is selected to judge in the trends in production methods.* friends. Make your plans now to erly and the members will work tributing industries," Mr Ball than the members. On national oh horse judging. All future State Contest at MSU. Baby pig anemia level, Kodak cameras will be attend with more details and said, "will be looking at census This is the first farm census 1 meetings will be held at the Ed figures to determine where they ever conducted by mail. It is a given to each blue ribbon poster reservations available to the leaders about April 1. MacLuckie home on Maple Rapids Don't worry about the things can locate close to adequate project of the Bureau of the Cen by Coats & Clark, Inc. Road just west of US-27 you can't change or influence. sources of raw products they sus, U.S.' Department of Com Any 4-H'er whether in * * need. They will also be con merce. In earlier censuses, enu studied at MSU dividually or in teams can enter Just a, reminder to the older cerned with transportation and. merators visited all farmers to as many or as often as they 4-H members that the 4-H Tel wish. The posters can be from Award forms are due in the availability of nearby markets." complete and pick up the report For more than a dozen years directly to the pig or placed in Michigan agriculture Because of Michigan's agri forms. five inches wide and four inches Extension Office on Feb. 2, Any Michigan State University swine the creep area. The disadvantage high to a maximum size of 20 one interested in participating researchers have recommended of these procedures is the in inches by 16 inches. The dead in the County, State and National that baby pigs be injected with creased labor involved in han line is April 1. Award program will need to com iron. But throughout that period in spotlight Saturday Dairy herds are tops dling the animal or materials To stimulate county competi plete the award form. of time, efforts have been made repeatedly. * . * to provide the sow or gilt in tion in the Poster-Art Contest Michigan agriculture and the sented, with fresh flowers at each _ After numerous research the Clinton County 4-H Council Is there anyone still interested related food processing industry place setting. gestation with enough iron to studies, the injection of iron in pass it along to the baby pig. voted to provide merchandise in learning about the Solar Sys will be in the spotlight Jan.,31, in Ottawa County baby pigs seems to be the least awards to the top winners in the tem and .the Astronomy project? when the 29th annual All Mich - Elwyn R. -Miller, MSU swine expensive, least labor-requiring County Contest. Entries should The first session was held last igan "dinner is staged for the Ottawa County is Michigan's herds the "thumb" county is far nutrition authority, has been at- .Program and at present the best week at the Michigan State Uni ans ' be In the Extension Office by Michigan Press association at leader in butterfat and milk pro ahead of the second county, Huron tempting to find a form of iron wer to giving the baby pigs March 15 so they can be judged versity Planetarium and was Kellogg Center, East Lansing. AGRICULTURE duction per cow from herds en an adjoining county with 773 which can be fed to sows during tne needed lron to Prevent the very interesting. The people who' and the best ones sent on to the Sponsored by the Michigan De rolled in the MichiganDairyHerd herds. ^ gestation which will increase the deficiency problem, Miller con- National Contest. attended asked for another meet INACTION Improvement Association transfer to the pigs. He has also cluded- ing so the next training session partment of Agriculture with the Other top counties in the num Members may use any theme cooperation of Michigan food by GARY A. KLEINHENN (DHIA). The DHIA is a volun ber of dairy herds include: Al been attempting to find, a form they wish and may use sketches, will be held on Thursday Feb. 5 tary cooperative in dairy herd of iron which can be fed to sows at the MSU Planetarium at 8 processors and growers, yie din legan, 500; Ottawa, 482; Mont photos (color or "black and white) ner focuses state and national testing, supervised by the Mich calm, 456; Kent, 432; Ionia, 427; during the lactation period which Milk production Montage pasteups, oil or water p.m. Anyone interested in attend igan State University dairy de will increase the mammary ing is welcome to come and attention on the variety, quality Clinton, 424; Lapeer, 419; and colors. If any one has a question, and abundance of Michigan's partment. St. Clair, 410. Two counties, transfer to the baby pigs. down in state contact the County Extension Of learn more,about the Astronomy program. agricultural production. Ottawa County has 55 dairy Hillsdale and Isabella, tied for The third phase of the three- fice. herds in the DHIA program.They position 11 with 383 herds. All of the 'foods served at the prong experiment has been to Michigan milk production dur * * dinner are Michigan grown and averaged 14,366 pounds of milk ing December Is estimated at Here's a find a way to feed the nursing Russell Libey of the Maple "Tomorrow's Promises" is the processed. In addition, there will and 545 pounds of butterfat per pig in the creep area with iron 373 million pounds, according River Craftsmen 4-H Club near cow in 1969. theme of the 1970 Share and Fun be more than two dozen Michigan that will substitute for the Injec- ' to the Michigan Crop Reporting Elsie has been re-elected pres food gift items for each of the Production Service. Contest. The four divisions in cracked Other Michigan counties, based tion. ident of the County 4-H-Council clude vocal, instrumental, dance estimated 800 persons attending on per cow milk production, Four iron chelates have been This is one million pounds and Don Devereaux of the Koun- or dramatic-novelty and may be the banquet to take home and en ranked in this order in the first fed to sows during late gestation less than December 1968 but try Kousins 4-H Club near St. either large or small groups or joy at leisure. egg story ^ten: Missaukee, Bay, Grand of eggs up period. To satisfy the Iron needs one per cent more than Decem Johns was re-elected Vice-Pres family act. The time limit will "Traverse, Gratiot, Isabella,' ber 1967. Milk output per cow New products are introduced of the nursing pig entirely from ident. be six minutes. Five winners each year to the editors and Eggs are the latest target of a Huron, Midland, Mecosta andAl- Michigan egg production the sow's milk would require an averaged 800 .pounds, one per * * from the County contest will "consumer revolt" at the grocery legan. totaled 124 million eggs during cent less than December last publishers, often before they ap iron concentration of five parts Margaret Schaefer of the Nim participate in the State 4-H Show pear on local grocers' shelves. counter. In butterfarproductionpercow, December 1969, according to the per million. So far, Miller says, year*. ble Fingers 4-H Club of St. at Michigan State University in As usual, some housewives Michigan Crop Reporting Ser U.S. milk production during Clamoto juice, a blend of clam ranking in order behind Ottawa this has not been obtainable. Johns was elected Secretary- August as the District Contest juice and tomato juice, is a fea are blaming farmers for the County were: Mason, Gratiot, vice. This was one per cent December Is estimated at 9,- Treasurer. Dan Gorman of the has been dropped. The county rise in egg prices, ignoring the more than the production of The swine nutrition authority 175 million pounds, 0.2 per cent tured item in this year's gift Missaukee, Kent, Muskegon/Isa Glackmore Riders near DeWitt contest will be held in May. bags. Other Items include Mich fact that the law of supply and bella, Mecosta and Dickinson. December 1968. Cumulative pro adds that efforts' to build the below a year earlier. Daily aver was appointed to fill the one * * igan bird dogs, a new chicken demand has not been repealed. Michigan Department of Agri duction (January through Decem supply of iron in the sow's body age production in December was year unexpired term of Jeanette The reason behind the higher ber) was down four per cent so that it can be passed along to up two per cent from November, sausage product; canned aspar culture records on brucellosis Biergans of Eagle. The council About 50 4-H members, par agus from southwestern Mich egg prices is simple—there is a ring testing for all animals show , from, the comparable period a the baby pigs at birth has also the same seasonal Increase as voted to provide part of the trip ents, leaders and other youth shortage of eggs. year earlier. The Nation's laying proved impossible. Attempts to in 1968. December output pro igan, a new instant bake bread, a total of 16,205 herds in Mich funds for six youths and one attended the Horse Feed and and cherry raisins. " ' First, many egg producers igan in 1969 compared with 17, flock produced 5,851' million cope with anemia by, ,or,al irpn* vided l^^gdunds,, of .mUkVer 1 1 adult to participate in the Na- Care'Meeting'Thursday eve'nfrfg Leading Michigan agricultural^ _ Went'lhr&ugh "the wfirige'r'when 718 in 1968. .. ->...!«. eggs in December, 'Up' five per administrationir -to' •* thethe"11 nursin' riurslrigg person daily"for alLuses— com- tionaLi.-4rH."Ci'tizenshiDLshort atJhe_St. A T rt r fceirrfrom^a month &?llertara^^rcan^b^ Sanilac is*the onlyi coUnty !n' * iron in bers Feeed CompanCompanyy . A movie as mushrooms, beet sugar, green wer«««e "forceformd out'oout off business. "J^™ the state with more than 1,000 three per cent above a year the form of meals, pel- ber and 1,47. pounds a year "Riding Is Fun" was shown show Second, there was an expecta earlier. lets or solutions given either 27 - July 4. Any youth 16 years beans, breakfast foods, cucum dairy cattle* herds. With 1,049 earlier. of age or older who Is interested ing the importance of good feed tion of increased egg production ing and the enjoyment in riding ber pickles, sweet cider, onions, in applying for this trip should apple juice, navy beans, and even in 1969, and buyers of eggs for contact the County Extension the different breeds of horses. bakeries, and other processed Several ideas from the Oregon- baby'foods.- Office. The dinner menu will consist products, delayed buying until * * Washington State Contest may the fall when supplies were ex be incorporated in the Clinton of beaji soup, baked ham with Reservations are in for the cherry sauce, bake d potatoes pected to be heavier. County ,4-H Award Snow Camp with sour cream, frozen fresh When this increase in eggs UAW OFFICE Weekend at Traverse City Jan, Farm film green beans and mushrooms, did not occur, such buyers had to , 30 - Feb. 1 with 94 people cabbage salad, relishes, fresh, purchase on the current market, participating. The members will milk, and apple pie with a Ched and since they represent 10 per leave at 1:15 p.m. from the set for Alma dar cheese garnish. Even Mich cent of the purchases annually it at 303 N. Clinton St. Extension Office in St. Johns on igan's florists will be repre- boosted prices for fresh egg Farming Frontiers 170, afilm buyers. Friday and return about 4:30 program devoted to the business p.m. on Sunday. This weekend of farming, will be held Feb. 12 Third, disease losses inlaying experience will provide the group at the Strand Theater in Alma Pesticide flocks helped cut output. Ph. 224-7666 with many experiences in leader at 1 p.m. announced DonSharkey These facts of economic life ship, citizenship and fun and area John Deere dealer. have been largely ignored by the fellowship. research metropolitan press. * * The program includes "Fur The Chicago Dally News, for row on Film" subjects which will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Although snow is on the ground, example, assigned a reporter plans are being completed for the show.the latest developments, funded whose specialty is covering 16 Multi-County 4-H Campwhich and research in farming. social reform movements, to\ starting Tuesday, February 3, from noon to 5 p.m. will be held at Barry County 4-H Other films include new farm A grant of $178,507 to study write a story on the "consumer Camp near Hastings. Clinton equipment available for 1970 pesticides in .the environment revolt." County 4-H members will have highlighted by the introduction has been awarded to Michigan This reporter said that both the opportunity to attend aweek's of The New Generation of John State University by the National retail and wholesale executives UAW organizer, Bill Cross, will be in the office on those days to talk to camp from June 29 to Aug. 21. Deere Combines. There will be Institute of Health (NIH)., "blamed egg producers for forc a feature film, "A Way of Life," workers interested in possible organization of their plants. He is particularly The cost will be $21 for the The grant, accepted at the ing up prices." week's camp including the meals, a movie which investigates rural United Egg Producers was life in America. January meeting of MSU's Board interested in seeing employees of Federal-Mogul and Sealed Power. Cross- lodging, insurance and some of Trustees, is part of continued blamed for setting prices "un also can be contacted at the UAW Owosso Office, Ph. 723-5186. craft materials. Sharkey said the program will funding by NIH for MSU scien naturally high." No certain week is designated present new Ideas to help tists to study the relationship of An unnamed wholesaler was Clinton County Week as we could farmers improve the efficiency pesticides in soil, water and quoted by the Chicago paper not fill the camp for one week of their operation. He said a plants. thusly: last yea?* If a person wanted to new 21 - inch, electric -start Dr Grodon E. Guyer, director "They're keeping market go with a friend, the reserva John Deere Power Mower will of the MSU's Pesticide Research prices unnaturally high. A pro-,. tions should go in together ihdl- be given away at the program. Center, said the research funds ducer today is making $9 000 a will be used to study "the trans week profit on 1,000 cases. fer of pesticides through man's That's very good money, so he ATTENTION of/YOUR MASSEY FERGUSON environment and the potential doesn't care if sales are off and hazards to his well-being." housewives suffer." ' DEALER If metropolitan papers keep Never ask anyone for a favor on laying eggs like this one, the Federal-Mogul Workers! unless you're ready to give one. shortage will soon be over. Sattler & Son, Inc. Shift meetings to set up inter-plant committees Phone 236-7280 Mtddleton TRACTORS John Deere MT w/2-row cultivator, will be held in this office (303 N. Clinton) on MF 1130 Diesel Demonstrator w/cab. MF 65 Gas with multl-powerandFreemartlndustrialloader. Farmall 350 narrow front with TA live PTO. Wednesday, January 28. v MF hi 65 gas 13.6 x 38 tires. Ford 800 w/power steering and Wagoner loader, industrial. Mass'ey Harris 33,with wide front. Ford 850-Good rubber. * Ski WHIZ DAY SHI FT-3:30 p.m.v Ford 871-Selecto speed. ( i r Farmall M with wide front. ' • r" Ferguson 20 new overhaul. SECOND SHIFT-12:30 a.m. John Deer.e 4020 dlesel power shift only 1320 hours, THE BEST STANDS OUT MISC. IMPLEMENTS ' FROM ALL THE REST THIRD SHIFT-7 d.m. } John Deere 11 ft. wheel disc. ' , , > m 10 ft, wheel disc. * t John Deere 13 ft. wheel disc. New Idea No, 203 manure spreader, flail type. G & L SALES UAW Region 1 C, New Idea No. 16 spreader. v ** US-27 at Dill Road DeWITT * Phone'669-3107 John Deere 44 ft. Elevator E. S. PATTERSON Director 20 ft. Aluminum Elevator , * CLIFF LOESCH,' Owner/' '• 38-2 Brady stalk chopper 60 Inch. - * t ."WHERE SERVICE IS A HABIT" ^ '' IHiilliMiHHMMMHMiMpimiiMiM^iiMI^ I a* i *<• ( Wednesday, January 28, 1970 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 3 B St. Martin Deporre Altar Society—1st Thursday, 8 p.m.,. homes of .mem CHARTER bers. WSCS—Tuesday* 1:30 p.m,, homes,of 1970 voluntary wheat TOWNSHIP OF * Clinton* CMc Calendar + members , . ' $X Women's Fellowship—Last Friday of BATH month, 1:30 p.m,, church caning Officers of these organizations are advised to notify The Clinton County News at'least rpom TOWNSHIP BOARD REPORT Council Meeting—1st and 3rd Wednes one week In advance of the date of publication of the issue in which any change day, 7:30 p.m. program has 2 aims in the regular schedule should appear. - JANUARY 5, 1969 Ovid The twin 'objectives of the the marketing year just ended wheat program are similar to those in effect for 1969, Smith 11:30 p.m. during regular dancing- Niles Cemetery Society — 2nd Thurs Acme Society—3rd Thursday, B pm.," 1970 voluntary wheat program was down for the third consecu Regular meeting of Bath season at the James Couzens Gym day, in homes of members, in homes of members are to strengthen the farm price tive twelve-month period. said. * Charter Township Board was St. Johns Cub Scout Committee—1st Wednes North Eagle Cemetery Society—Last American Legjon—3rd Wednesday, 8:30 for wheat and to continue the The slowdown In international The program remains volun held Jan. 5, 1970. ' day, 7:30, p.m., at James Couzens Thursday, 3 p.m.. Town hall p.m., Memorial building American Lesion—1st and 3rd Thurs Building WSCS — 1st Wednesday, Methodist Businessmen's Association—2nd Tues effort to bring wheat production trade has had adverse effects in tary. Meeting called to order by days, 8:30 p.m., Legion Hall Cub Scout pack—4th Thursday, 0;30 day, time and place varies 'Producers who. sign, up can American Legion Auxiliary—3rd Tues- p.m. school Church basement. into line with needs, according the United States, the world's supervisor at 8 p.m. day, 8 p.m., Legion Hall * Crescent Club—1st and 3rd Mondays largest wheat exporter. qualify for price support loans, Firemen's Auxiliary — 1st Tuesday, 8 * * 8 p.m., in homes of members t Come Get Your Share in 1970 SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT, DECEMBER 31, 1969 *0ver $130 Million in Assets ASSETS iv *0ver $11 Million in Reserves First- Mortgage Home Loans $1 14,423,179.91 Home Purchase Contracts 3,260,565.11 Savings Account Loans . . . '. 1 Home Office and Branch Office Buildings 521/349.20 —Less Depreciation Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment 2,277,283.11 —Less Depreciation . . . .' Real Estate including R. E. in Redemption . . '202,217.36 Miscellaneous Assets . .-. . 170,116.90 •15 Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 167,458.13 United States Government Securities .... ' 1,300,000.00 Other Investment Securities 5,812,092.56 CURRENT ANNUAL RATE Cash on Hand in Banks .- 1,044,594.10 '3,043,684.30 FOR REGULAR PASSBOOKS! TOTAL ASSETS $132,222,540.68* V * - LIABILITIES Savings Accounts . „.„..«,;..., $ 115,191,978.67 Federal Home.Loan Bank Advance . . *. . 4,000,000.00 Loans in Process ". ' . 637,957.18 Tax and Insurance Escrow'Accounts , 322,6,32.25, Unapplied Credits 1 ....;• .0 2,9o0.98 J Miscellaneous Liabilities 98,812.68 Contingent Profit on Mortgages & Land I Contracts '. . 260,590.58 CURRENT ANNUAL RATE 4 «P. . f~ - Reserve for Interest Uncollected . 131,067.07 Reserve for Taxes , 107,841.95 ON BONUS SAVINGS! Legal Reserve 8,925,000.00 Undivided Profits7,. . 2,543,699.32 $ 11,468,699.32 .(Certificates of „$5,000.00 t ^ I-;\ r or £ore.,tftfb'ffiKs^ /V^ - ,1, ' TOTAL LIABILITIES '. . . . $ 132,222,540.68 V Member Federal Homeloan Bank System. 1 «%* •= -, , h Ph: 224-2304 r 222 N. Clinton Ave. ST. JOHNS •2' Page 4fi CLINTON CQU.NTY NEWS, St, Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 28, 1970 ELSIE BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH „ 115 E, Main St. Roy F. LaDuke, Pastor 10 a.m,—Sunday School Next Sunday In 11 a.m.—Morning Worship 7 p.m.—Evening Service 7 p.m.—Wednesday Bible Study DUPLAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST Clinton County Churches 3 miles west Ovid-Elsie High School 5565 E. Colony Road All Churches in Clinton County are invited to send Justin Shcpard, Minister Our line is Jack Schwark, S.S. Supt, their weekly announcements to The Clinton County 10 a,m.—Sunday School 11 a.m.—Worship Hour News. They must reach us by 10 a.m. Monday to insure 7 p.m.—Junior and Youth Fellow- ship publication in the current week's issue. 7:45 p.m.—Evening Service- 7 p.m„ Wednesday—Prayer Meet ing •SEVENTH DAY ADVENXISTS St. Johns Area 686 North Lansing Street Fowler Area ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Elder, E. F. Herzel, Pastor MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Services held on Saturday Rev Fr E. J. Konleczka,* Pastor, AverlU M. Carson, Minister Rev Fr Albert J. Schmltt, Pastor Rectory: Bannister, Phone 862-5270 0:15 a.m.—Church Service Sunday Masses—6;30, 8:30 and 10:30 Sat., Jan. 31—12:30, Junior Choir 10:30 a.m.—Sabbath School Service Sunday Masses—8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Marilyn deserves an "A" in Communications. Unfortunately, that is not rehearsal: 1:00, Children's'Choir re a.m. , Daily Mass—7:30 a,m.; First Fri hearsal. Weekdays—During school year, 7 day, frp.m. one of her courses. \ Sun., Feb. 1—9:45, Church School; CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE a,m. and 8:15 a.m. Holy Days—Masses 7 a.m. and 8 10:00, Pastoral Board; 11:00, Morn 515 North Lansing Street * Holy Days—5;30, 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. / ing Worship, Youth Sunday; 7:30, Rev Wesley Manker . P-m. . . • „ .. * Confessions—4 to 5 and 7:30 to Do you suppose when we were young we had less to .talk about? Fewer Doublets. Phone 224-7050 Sorrowful Mother Novena—Friday,. 8:30 p.m. every Saturday and before Tues,, Feb, 3—1;30, Women's Fel 10:00 a.m.—Sunday.School 7:30 p.m'. Mass an Sundays; Holy Days and opinions worth stating? Quieter friends? Anyway, home was never like this! lowship. ' , 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Saturdays—7:30 a.m. First Fridays, Wed,, Feb, 4—3:30,, Girl Scout 0:15 p.m.—Young People's Service Still, apart from the inconvenience, I have no strong objections to Mari Troop No. 22; 6:45, Boy> Scout Troop 7*0J p.m.—Evening Worship ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH No. 81; 7:30. Board of Trustees; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m, — Caravan. Fowler, .Michigan Eagle Area lyn's monopoly of the wires. Indeed, it has served to remind me more than 8:00, Senior Choir rehearsal. 7:45 p.m.—Bible Study and prayer H. E. Rossow, Pastor hour. 9!30 a.m;—Worship- once of the tremendous need of this youthful generation "-for the'right kind UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School and Bible EAGLE UNITED METHODIST ' Hev Harold E, Homer, Minister Class, CHURCH - of friends and the right sense of values. 10 a.m.—Morning Worship FREE METHODIST CHURCH Rev William W, Cox, Pastor 11 a.m.—Coffee1 and FeJlowshlp 305 Church Street 14246 Michigan Avenue 11:15 a.m.—Church School E. E, Courser, Minister Riley Township Telephone 627-6533 Fortunately, our church has been an important influence on Marilyn's 7 p.m.—Junoir High UMYF 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 10 a.m.—Morning Worship , Tues., Feb. 3 —The Sara-Louise 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship ST, PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH ll:lu a.m.—Chutch School • life in both areas. Religious education has fostered moral and religious con Circle will meet with Mrs Lester 7:45 p.m.—Evening Worship MISSOURI SYNOD 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service victions which are shaping her character. Whether it's "girl-talk" or "boy- Jenkins at 7:30 p.m. The Esther Thursday, 7:43 p.m.—Prayer service 4ft miles west of St. Johns on M-21 7 p.m.—Wednesday, Triple F Circle meets with Mrs Jack Hart. 8:00 p.m, (2nd and 4th Thursdays) 5'A miles south on Francis road 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday, Bible Study talk" that is keeping our line busy—it's just part of the normal, wholesome Co-hostess is Mrs Charles Wood, 8 Free Methodist Youth meeting 2 miles west on Church, road and Prayer meeting. p.m. 3:30, Carol Choir rehearsal; Marvin L. Barz, Pastor . 3:30, -Chapel Choir rehearsal; 7:00, growing-up of a teen-ager. Boy Scouts. ASSEMBLY OF GOD EAGLE FOURSQUARE CHURCH Wed., Feb. 4—3:30, Girl Scouts; S. US-27 & E. Baldwin Gunnisonville Area Rev. and Mrs Royal Burnett, Pastor 7:00, Chancel Choir rehearsal. Joseph F. Eger, Jr., Pastor „_ 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School GUNNISONVILLE 11:15 a.m.—Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7:30 p.m. —'Wednesday Pr ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 6:30 p.m.—Youth Service Olark and Wood Roads meeting 'rayer Rev William G. Hankerd, Pastor 7:30 p.m.—Sunday Evening * Edward F. Otto, Minister Rev Michael Haas 7 p.m.—Wednesday, second and 8:45 a.m.—Sunday School Associate Pastor fourth, WMC _, , „ 9:30 a.m.—Church Strvlct Rev Tellls-Nyak, S. J. 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday evening Ovid Area In Residence Rectory—108 Linden St.—Ph. 224-3313 service Maple Rapids Area OVID FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Convent—110 S. Oakland—Ph. 224-3789 Main at Oak Street School—201 E. Cass—Ph. 224-2421 CHURCH OF GOD GREENBUSH METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Earl C, Copelln, Pastor Mass Schedule Rev. C. A. Stone, Pastor Rev Robert Boyer Myron Woodruff, Church School Supt. Saturday Evening—7 p.m. Sunday— Whlttemore and Railroad on US-27 10:30 a.m.—Church School Mrs Ida Beardslee, Organist 7:30, 9, 10:30 and 12. 10:00 a.m.—Church School 11:30 a.m.—Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.—Church School •Holy Days—See bulletin. 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 11 a.m.—Morning Worship .Weekdays—7:30 and 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.—Youth Fellowship Wednesday, 7 p.m., Senior Choir 7:15 p.m. > MAPLE RAPIDS 7 p.m.—Evening Service , METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday, 8 p.m., Prayer Sacrament of Penance—Saturdays, Wednesday, 8 p.m.—Prayer meet Rev Robert Boyer 3:30 to 5 p.m.: after 7 p.m. Mass ing; choir rehearsal, 6:45 p.m. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH untlll 9 p.m. Weekday evenings—a Sunday 9 a.m.—Morning Worship Ovid, Michigan few minutes before evening Mass. Robert B. Hayton, Pastor First Fridays—Sacrament of Pen PILGRIM UNITED 10:15 a.m.—Sunday School 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School ance, Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Monday 11 a.m.—Morning Worship GoiHjilfiht 1S7Q and after the evening Mass until all (Formerly EUB Church) 7 p.m.—Webelos 6 p.m.—Sunday evening singing for Kclster Advertising Service, /tic, Eugene W, Friesen, Minister • Tuesday are heard. Mass and Prayers of boys and girls. > •Strashurp, Va, Adoration at 7:15 p.m. Holy Com Brian K. Sheen, Assistant Minister 1:30 p.m.—WSCS, first Tuesday o! 7 p.m.—Sunday evening services. munion on Friday at 8 and 7:15 a.m. W. Pilgrim (formerly Bengal EUB) month. Wednesday evening prayer meeting Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Corner of Parks and Grove Roads • 7 p.m.—Chapel Choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. on Thursday through 7 p.m. E. Pilgrim (formerly Bingham EUB) 8 p.m.—Official Board meets on on First Friday. Corner of Taft and County Farm Rds. second Tuesday of month. CHURCH OF GOD Devotions—Our MotherVof Perpet 9:30 a.m.—Worship service at the Wednesday Ovid, Michigan ual Help Novena — after 7:15 p.m. West Church (Bengal). 3:30 p.m.—Chancel Choir rehearsal Rev. L. Sanders, Pastor Mass each Tuesday. 10:30 a.m.—Church School at the 7:30 p.m.—Boy Scouts 10:00 a.m,—Sunday School Religious Instruction Classes—Adult West Church (Bengal). Thursday 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Inquiry Class, Tuesday at 8 p.m. High 10 a.m.—Church School at the East 8 p.m.—Bible Study 6:00 p.m.—Youth Fellowship' School CCD, Wednesday at 8 p.m. Church (Bingham). Friday 7:00 p.m.—Evening Service Public Grade School CCD, Tuesdays 11 a.m.—Worship Service at the 3:30 p.m.—Junior MYF 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday, Bible Study; from 4 until 5 p.m. East Church (Bingham). 8:45 p.m.—Choir practice ' Baptisms—Each Sunday at 1:30 by Combined Junior. MYF will be held appointment. Other arrangements by at the parsonage (located at Parks LOWE METHODIST CHURCH appointment. and Dewitt Roads) at 6:30 p.m. Com Rev Robert Boyer UNITED CHURCH OF OVID . bined Senior MYF will be held at the WSCS —2nd Wednesday of every 141 West Front Street parsonage at 7:30 p.m. t month. Walter A. Kargus III, Minister ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Choir practice, 7 p.m., Thursday. Vera Tremblay, Church School Supt. US-27 at Sturgis Evening Circle —1st Monday of 9:30 a.m.—Church School, 4th thru Rev Robert D. Kocppen, Pastor SHEPARDSVILLE UNITED month. 8th grades, 9 a.m.—Sunday School and Bible METHODIST CHURCH 9:30-10:30 a.m.—Church Service 10 a.m.—Adult Class Rev Karl Ziegler 10:30-11:30 a.m.—Sunday School 11 a.m.-—Worship Service. Nursery, 10:15 a.m.—Divine Worship 2233 Robinson Rd„ Lansing 48910 Family potluck supper Saturday babies through 2 year olds. Church Holy Communion, 1st Sunday each Phone 120-832-7495 familiesnight, January 31 at 7 p.m. A School, 3 year olds through 3rd grade. month. night, January 31 at 7 p.m. All fami 7 p.m.—United Church Youth 9:30 a.m.—Morning Worship lies are urged to come to promote Church Nursery during services. 11 a.m.—Church School Each Wednesday choir rehearsals. 6 and 7:30 p.m.—Instruction Clas the MYF. Let's help our youth and 4 p.m.. Children's Choir and Junior ses, Mondays. th" T-nrr) have a chance together. Choir; 7:30 p.m., Chancel Choir. 6:30 p.m.—Junior Choir, Wednesday SALEM UNITED METHODIST 2nd Wednesday — Women's Fellow night. DeWitt Area CHURCH ship. 7:30 p.m.—Senior Choir, Wednesday 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 3rd Monday—United Men's Club. 10:45 a.m.—Morning Worship night. DeWITT COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:30-11:30 a.m. — Confirmation In 7:30 p.m.—Midweek Service (Inter-denominational) 10 a.m.—Thursday Bible Study OVID FREE METHODIST CHURCH struction. Saturdays. Rev Sidney J. Rowland, Pastor W. 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The following meet Thursday fora lp,m. lunch Dearborn, which they Several from this vicinity at the home of'Mrs Walt March. noon honoring Mrs Phil Strouse. day evening, North Bengal en the middle of September. toured. tended the funeral of Marion Mr and^Mrs Jack.Wohlfert officers were electedvVaughn are serving refreshments Albert eon with Mrs Earl Beagle on Cut News About Clinton County t-i V ••••'. ( tA- VTV • ir-;< Page 8B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Business and Professional Announcements, Legal News7 5 Life With The Rimples HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 16/100 there will be offered for sal* and sold By Les Carroll DOLLARS ($35,322.18), and no civil to the highest,bidder at public auction TOMI WMPLm! action or suit or proceeding at law or or vendue, for'the purpose of satisfying In equity having been instituted to re the amounts due and unpaid on said COURTHOUSE YOU MM Clinton County News Back' Thru "Keeps Fogging Up" Our environmental crisis: the Years Top issue of the 70's Interesting Items AGE from the Files of the ^pACE By U.S. Rep. 3) River Basin 'Wednesday, January 28,. 1970 ' Clinton County News ' Surveys and Investiga GARRY BROWN tions 8,187,000; ONE YEAR AGO 4) Works of Im Jan. 29, 1969 Man has had his Age of Ex ploration. He' has reached the provement • 63,873,000 5) Flood Preven Police Chief Everett Glazier moon, discovered the riches of his planet, and demonstrated his tion 20f223,000t Watertown and Officer Robert Ott pieced 6) Great Plains'Pro- together suspicious f circum -' CONCERN FOR great skill in putting these riches stances and foiled a jailbreak to use. Now the time is long over gram 15,000,000 holds trump attempt by two inmates of the EARTH'S ENVIRONMENT due for an Age of Conservation to 7) Resource Con Clinton County Jail, begin. servation and Develop ment 10,252,00(4 St. Johns City Commission Goverment, Industry and con TKe city of Lansing has been working learned that the validity of the sumers alike must come to grips with the critical problem of en Michigan's share of this desperately in recent months to establish current zoning ordinance was Federal appropriation is: /• questioned by Circuit Court vironmental control. practical groundwork for the relocation of 1) Conservation Judge Leo Bebau. Ecologlsts have long been say Operations $ 2,354,625' Diamond Reo Motors and on at least two Dr Herb Oatley suggested to ing: that people cannotseal them the St. Johns City Commission 2) watershed selves up as individuals or Planning 81,300,000 occasions land within Clinton County has that residents were not getting species—like*4t or not, they de 3) River Basin been considered. The most current interest soft water and that the city should pend on each other and other GARRY BROWN shut down the works to discover creatures and things. What is Surveys and Investiga in'vClinton. involves land in Watertown Town why. needed, the ecologists suggest, tion 262,500 The soil 'and water conserva 4) Works of Improve ship, and at present it appears as if land The Redwings dropped to sec is a rebirth of community spirit, tion job looms before us larger not only among men but among ment 648,525' owners in that area hold the trump card. ond in the West Central Con than ever. Each day environ 5) Resource Con ference, losing the big one to all of nature. mental decay becomes a personal Clinton County Supervisor Robert servation and Develop- o Waverly by sixteen points, This message, of course, has experience—water pollution, foul ment 80,200,000 Montgomery, representing Eagle and been preached for over 30 years air, garbage, fumes, sewage, 10 YEARS AGO contaminated soil and misuse of Watertown Townships, has indicated Lan by soil conservation districts, We receive no funds for flood Jan. 28, 1960 the Soil Conservation Service, land. These things are affecting prevention of the Great Plains sing's interests are not too well received and many other resource con the very environment in which we program. * A 200 - pound buck bounded among his Watertown constituents and we servation groups. Now as evi live, and only a drastic cure can While the fiscal '70 approprl-V from the side of the road, denced by the President's State prevent devastation as that of a ations for soil conservation must assume chances are good their de leaped through a car "windshield, of the Union message and the nuclear holocaust. activities are very close to those and landed in the lap of_Mrs sires will win out. surge of activity on Capitol Hill Soil conservation districts of last year, this is still not Lyle A, Fenner, enroute to Lan it appears that the message has have long provided landowners enough. With our ever increas There is little question that the sing. moved from the grass roots to assistance in resource planning ing population, nationally, and economy of'the mid-Michigan area would Francis C. Jilka, St. Johns the arena of public policy mak and development and using and here in Michigan, conservation High School band director, was ing. Soil conservation districts treating the land according to its problems will become even morer be shaken if no suitable site for the plant named, the community's out throughout the nation, as well as needs. acute. As the population mounts^ can be found. Should the area be annexed standing young man of the year the Clinton County Soil Conser To continue to meet this chal unspoiled land becomes an in by the Jaycees. vation District, should feel a lenge nationally) the Federal creasingly precious resource. to Lansing, encouraging relocation, it is The possibility of a con - sense of pride in being leaders government has appropriated There is, therefore, a vital need obvious that such services as water and solidated high school to serve the of the movement to maintain over $240 million in Fiscal year for leadership from the Admin southern Clinton county area was Windshield and improve the quality of our 1970. The breakdown is as fol istration, your elected represen sewage systems would be available at a discussed in a meeting between environment. lows: tatives in Congress, and all units sooner time than is presently anticipated. representatives of Sheridan It is essential, however, that 1} Conservation of government to represent the Road, Valley Farms, Hurd, and In addition, the county as a whole would soil conservation districts and* Operations $118,786,000 people and the community in i Gunnisonville. Weather those who work with them not 2) Watershed knowing their conservation needs' lose little; indeed the tax basis would be rest on past victories. Planning 6,209,000 and responding to their desires. 25 YEARS AGO enhanced by the entrance of such a sizable Feb. 1, 1945 By WARREN DOBSON industry. SHIAWASSEE CO K» UOirep Q A fire that started in the base The loss of identity is as hard a pill ment of the furnace room com It must be sort of boring View from To the man who spends his days D.llC to swallow as any but the realities of the pletely gutted the main structure tf" of the Maple Rapids High School. Watchin' weather maps 'n charts a" With not much that can amaze; WKINO trend in the southern areas of Clinton Firemen managed to save the TON He races "highs" and "lows" around rjL.Lifit.ih i °&: County will be difficult to deny. gym and the west annex. the 87th A father and son from Gun 'N scans humidity, Relates how hard the wind will blow- o ®— . o •* The current situation demands an ob nisonville, Ernie and Arthur D. Will •a By WILLIAM S. BALLENGER" Where storms are apt to be. jective and realistic look at what possible Fritz, teamed up to enlist in the State Representative Navy. long - range effects the final decision will The country's dwindling sup The plaudits that his job involves have; not only in Watertown township but ply of coal forced a "brown Did you ever wonder why, everyone. And the Department anywhere in the United States Is mostly In reverse,! all of a sudden, you started does—for a price. wanting to sell specialized' out" in'Clinton county as the War Each well-made plan torpedoed, Clinton County and mid - Michigan as a Production Board banned lighted receiving advertising mail A company wanting the equipment for watercraft can Sure will lead someone to curse; from a company you never • names and addresses of all the get the names of the 430,000, whole. advertising signs, marquees, and x Nice days we all take for granted, hear.d of? Chanqas jarq, it'su registered drivers in the state-. in^ichigan.. A show windows. , t > v f, r E[ f i Diamond Reo is an ace in the game w Weather man n| er*'gets a bre*ak| because": * the company^ r con^nn can get? ie frBhf Ua'hsf'ng feSf' 3 snowmobile company can get P(ump tests of Smith PetToleuW^r :r~' r 1 jjof economic ^stability. We hope the Water- Company's Kellman No. 1 oil :For, dumb or wise,|we'crltfcize* ' cerned got your name' and paying $10 per thousand namesf thV 'lls'^o'off the^OOO^snow-' Each weather man's'mistake,^ address from the State of Mich As I've mentioned, there are mobile owners, and the same town trump does not cancel out the strength well in Lebanon township reached a peak of 13 barrels a day be igan. about five million registered applies to the truck and trailer of that ace. fore falling off. Officials were I think that's a bad practice. drivers in the state. A company owners—all available for $10 a not encouraged by the tests and There's been new wrinkles added Each individual likes to feel thousand. planned to drill deeper. In the weather game of late, he has at least some control CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., NEWS-FREE PRESS: "When most Like percentage calculations over his or her own life. I CTDIf*TI V CDCCU Incredibly enough, you have people first heard of it, the idea sounded so ridiculous, so un On the rain—makers slate; think that control is being ren J I l\IC I LT rlXbdn nothing to say about it. And' 50 YEARS AGO 1 fair, so unjust that most were inclined to dismiss It. . .We're Jan. 29, 1920 They make no rhyme or reason — dered nearly impossible by the - therefore your name and ad- talking about what has been variously described as the 'guaranteed We still have to go it blind, fact that the State of Michigan Green tea is used to flavor dress can go out to every annual income' or the 'negative income tax.' In a nutshell, the idea The Pomona Grange met with But they make for handy digits, sells information about you to ice cream and candy in Ja- direct mail company in the ,-is that if you earn money you will pay the Federal Government the Banner Grange resulting in All the seers can hide behind! just about anyone who asks for pan, and coffee m the United nation, any publishing house, income tax as you always have. But under this new scheme, those a crowd of 250 persons showing it. States, if you happen to press and any bank, insurance com- who don't earnacertain amount of money would be paid a* guaranteed up for the meeting and dinner. You see, if you're one of the the wrong button on the pany or credit agency. In other income or a 'negative tax' by the Federal Government. What that five million licensed drivers vending machine^ words> anyone ^ everyone means, of course, is that you who work would do the paying." The appointment of H.V. Kettle Comes now another brain-storm. as agricultural agent for Clin When it's zero 'n well below in this state, the State Depart A go-gettei is a fellow who figures you're aprospea ton county was approved by the They pull this "windshield" business ment of Motor Vehicles has a whose girl won't some down- for what tney're selling. Ap- State Board of Agriculture. To make our terror grow; file on you. The information, town to meet him parently you lost control ovei ^ Ktsn stored on computer tape, in Debaters from Fowler High ( When we've steeled our frozen carcass * * * - who has this information when ' School defeated a Greenville To brave that creakin' snow, cludes your name, address, There are few things which you applied for your driver's From the team when they upheld the They scare the pants right off of us birthday and details about your chill one more than an old license, negative side of the question, With their forty-some belowl automobile and your driving flame. ^ I personally feel the State of "Should the United States adopt record. This information can Michigan should .not be in the be of immense value in pre state house a system of universal military »AKWJK& business of indiscriminately training. Now what In blazes do we gain paring license plate applica \ -,L ?W(p|; selling information the citizen St. Johns was swept by the When we've re-sealed all the cracks, tions, for record keeping, law ^ *'' k.' Mfe is retluired bv law to provide, By DICK ALLEN enforcement and safety re 88th District Representative worst snow storm of the season To have some cozy lunkhead J •» At the time you put your name, t. during the past week and roads Spill such disturbin' facts? search. And that's where it should stop. But it doesn't. ^17? I £$%. -^/V'I/— J address, and birthday on a ,._ became drifted and impassable. With nose 'n toes already froze %lsl(LC J&wh^^^m driver's license application, This is an -article in favor of -holes, let me point out that many Ears frost-bitten 'n peeled The Department of Motor tax loopholes. No,doubt some "of our State "loopholes" help Who wants to hear how cold it is . Vehicles has the authority to wjwr^ & jtm sure vou don't intend for sell the information on those that information to be sold to will stop reading here convinced small business, agriculture and Out on the front windshield? t l a mfl that another young legislator individuals. The exclusion of computer tapes to anyone and •;//&^\<*&-^' ** * ^ *' others. Nevertheless, it's be LETTERS h ing done, and it should be •has sold out to powerful special farmers from the personal prop Diogenes, the philosopher stopped. interest groups, erty tax is a good example. It TOTHE A with a somewhat jaundiced was originated because agricul , A* great deal of public senti view of life, lived in a tub. The state doesn't belong in ment is solidly behind "tax re ture In Michigan needed help, 'IF IT FITZ One might say this was the this husiness and it snould get form" and elimination of "loop partially because it was carry EDITOR/ first kitchen cynic. outf Record'kOTplng is on6j holes," especially those by which ing (and still is) too much of That barking dogs never thing Selling information is ^ the wealthy escape taxes. In this the school tax burden. bite is a truism dogs have something else. f regard much of the dissatisfac Bloodmobile never quite accepted. tTo continue would be a ,- tion has been aimed at two Air pollution equipment is Yes, grown men cry * * * breach of the public trust. Gov- *•, Federal issues, mineral deple- treated in a special manner for committee The difference between a ernment has many functions," ** fion allowances and tax free obvious reasons. Certain small By JIMFIT7GERALD colorful personality and a but this certainly is not one of '." interest on local government buslnessess which the State feels says thanks nut is quite often money. . them* , bonds. should be encouraged have I urge the Department of, special exemptions. The $1,200 e # f To The Editor: Motor Vehicles to stop the personal exemption is a "loop Do grown men cry? Well. . . and hugged his adopted dad. • also a guilty'relief that it was Then there's the out-of* practice now- If it doesn't, "] "'' Since these are not State laws I didn't even know Cynthia. The love reached out of the TV someone else's little girl, not I have not studied them to much hole" that aides the "little man." We, of the Committee for the work monarch who's pray- there's a good chance it may ; Obviously, a family of four mak Red Cross Bloodmobile, would But that didn't matter. Iknow and squeezed your heart. mine. Thank you God, not mine. ing for reign, be forced to by the Legislature, ; extent. The furor may to some Chrlssiej she's my girl. My •Hey, lookit Dad, he's got the After the holidays I didn't extent be justified but to some ing- $5,000 a year benefits to a like to thank all of the people tgreater extent than one that who participated to make the Jan. long-legged, hippie-haired, red eyes," shouted my son. see Cynthia anymore. The extent so are the exemptions. clothes-horse daughter. She's And my wife and Chrissie hometown newspaper soon told •;• * vi * The present allowance may be makes $50,000* 16 visit'a success. A special thanks goes to the WRBJ, Clin 13 and Cynthia was 13. looked closely and agreed, yes me why. For Christmas, excessive but certainly an oil Indeed, I was trying to hide a Cynthia died. well which daily pumps out some Special tax treatment is the ton County News, and State Jour So this latest case of red Deadlines 11 leading method by which the nal for their fine promotional eyes came easily. rather severe case behind my Wow. Things like that remind : unreplaceable value should be newspaper. :-: Display advertising Monday noon. .£ 3 treated differently than an auto public, through its governments, work; the Congregational Church I've confessed to red eyes me I don't know the real mean ;•;• Classified advertising. Monday noon. &7* mobile factory that may not de encourages certain industries, and their Women's Society, the* before, but not often, and That's how it goes with us ing of trouble and sorrow. I §: . Letters to the jeditor » Thursday, 5p.m. ig I preciate appreciably withaday's products and individuals which it Doctors, Nurses^Candy Strip always reluctantly, like a little pseudo^Bogarts. . complain when the steak is ;;:• News for farm pages .Thursday noon. & * .. . or a month's productionof auto- decides are in the public inter- * ers^ Grey Ladies and all who boy admitting he's afraid of the THC FIRST TIME I saw tough, or taxes are high,* or the 8 .• Weddtrig stories, pictures....,.; .Thursday noonV f § J jur mobiles. *• est. And it discourages others. 'gave of their time to make this darKi I Cynthia, she almost fell open loads'are slippery. g; Other contributed .pictures Monday noon. ^ ; A good food supply and anti visit worthwhile'* < J I usually wear my Humphrey ing the, school door. Chrissie 1 nev^r* really had anything •j: Church and fine arts items .Thursday, 5 p.m. ::j: ; * -J The interest exemption is a pollution measures are in the ^ » Bogart attitude. I kick cats and told me "what the trouble was, to complain about in my life. :•: Regular columns Friday, 9 a.m.. •: ^ public interest; cigarettes and Federal aid to local schools and • We want to compliment the the Debbie Reynolds show is Cynthia had cancer. She'd had Thousands of youngsters are :•: Sports'page items t Monday, 5 p.m, £: • governments whereby we arethro w away beer bottles are not allowed on my TV set, I a leg amputated and was nowt dying everyday, all/ over the £, Teen activities page items .Thursday, 5p.m., , §£ < less so,' • people of St. Johns and the sur able to finance projects about one rounding area for their wonder like Frank Sinatra and booze learning to walk on an artificial - world. They are killed by-hun :v • Other contributed items Monday, 5 p.m., < $£ • third cheaper than otherwise. ful turn-out and wholehearted and well-built broads. Let it limb. ' ger and wars and neglect and Perhaps it should be eliminated < In my opinion, this is the all hang out, swinger. I saw Cynthia several times cruelty. But ,1 don't see them, :£ Earlier submission of news items is greatly ap- ,, :£ - proper role of the government. supports We're very, proud of. but only if we are given some your spirit when help is needed. "But I don't fool my kids after that, and she seemed to so I don't get red eyes for j* predated, with the result that more attention can be given' ;£ \ other form of aid in return. If you disagree and are one of much. They watch too close. be getting along better. And them. It takes a Cynthia, right :g to them. Items will be accepted after the deadline, but |§ J those who stands against all loop Sincerely/ THE AMERICAN RED CROSS For Instance, on the Mike Doug every time I saw her, I was up close, the same age, as •:•: will be used ONLY if time and space are available. •:>; I holes,! I still would appreciate las show recently, there Was Chrissie, to melt this Wise- r"4 These two Federal exemptions BLOODMOBILE COMMITTEE with my own healthy daughter, ji-i ' Requests for pictures to betaken by the County News $jj ", , "" are hard to defend because they your support in" the future. But thfs white man explaining why And'l felt what any father would * crackeY, $ staff should be made as soon Us .possible and never |: ; I should Warn you, we are in Mary Crosby 1 are Used to a large 'extent Nancy PUetz he adopted' a black baby boy. feel—that double-pronged kick Oh yes," grown men do cry, # less than 24 hours before the picture time. '$:,; by, wealthy people. But before you fundamental philosophical dis And then the boy, now grown to in my gut: Sorrow for that The trouble is, they don't cry % |S U agreement. Corky Paradise take afirmstantfagainstall loop Jane Idzkowski about 5 years, came on camera litjtle girl and her family, but enough. r •. Wednesday, January 28, 1970 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page n B TAKING FIVE .** MICHIGAN MIRROR The comfort index B/ELMERE. WHITE By RON HUARD Quite a few Michigan resi smallest appropriation, $375,- phrase "state aid to parochial There I sat in heavy, fur- watching wifey chew her coffee pose in this weather they're dents are excited over the issue 000 for the first year. Ohio, schools," which was a barrier Uned tbpcoat, Cossack cap, I knew somthing had to be done. pretty busy." of state aid to parochial schools. on the other hand, appropriated to tight writing, fleece-lined gloves and boots. I "If they are you better tell The touchy issue is one of $35 million for the firstyear. suppose in .view of the recent "Look, love," I purred. "I'll them to finish what they're do the most emotionally charged In Pennsylvania, no specific cold spell this doesn't seem too put my ego aside—even though ing because it'll probably take THE NEWSMEN began work ever to come before a Legis amount of money was appro out of line but I happened to be I know I can fix the thing— until April to undo what you've ing on various combinations of lature. priated. Instead, a special fund sitting in my living room read and call a serviceman. I guess done." phrases which could be made During the December session financed by revenues from state into one word. Suddenly,* one of ing the Detroit Free Press. this IS ki'nda silly, isn't it." As It turned out the weath the state PTA marshalled its harness racing and horse rac them came up with "parochiaid" erman came to the rescue. The "Silly! We're the only .ones forces to the statehouse in an ing will be used to help the and before long the new word cold snap broke; the house Wifey was next to me, chip in town who take their topcoats attempt to dissuade wavering schools. had become. an accepted part off when we go outside. You've warmed up; wifey's coffee ping at her coffee, as plea lawmakers from voting for the Pennsylvania's law has been of the language of the state. been playing with that thing for thawed out and the furnace re sant as- anyone could expect a most recent parochiaid pro challenged In a suit filed by three days and all you've done turned to satisfying our com In case you've been wonder wife to be whose only immedi posal. six religious, civil rights and is make the filters dirty. I've fort demands. And up until now s ing about It, the federal govern ate prospect in life was a educational organizations been more comfortable in a no one has said anything about, The women were highly emo ment spends 40 cents of every severe case of frostbite. joined by three individuals, A sunsuit digging hamburger out the dusty filters. I hope they tional and in a moment of frus $100 it collects financing its "Didja get it goin?" suit is planned against the Con of our bin at the locker plant." don't. I'm not sure in which tration, a senator who favored tax collection activities. "Sure," I said "as soon as parochiaid, after attempting to necticut law. In comparison to the past, the fan blows the cold air out "Well, I'll call the service part of the furnace they're lo cated. explain his position to them, the 40 cents spent last year is of the pipes you'll feel the heat." man this morning, but I sup told them to "go to hell." The word "parochiaid" it self, by the way, is a product one of the more efficient fig "Good thing the kids are in Another lawmaker accused of the battle in Michigan over ures, according to ka report school." the , women of "trying to put state aid to private schools. by Commerce Clearing House "Oh, this isn't too bad. I can pressure on me" and walked In Chicago. Property tax cut You won't find the word in remember ..." away from a meeting with them. The all time law was 32 ' "I'd like you to remember Many lawmakers, on both sides any dictionary and it is un heard of outside Michigan, cents per $100 in 1944 in the how to fix the furnace and for of the issue, refused to meet midst of World War II. The all CONVENTIONEERS It was created several years get about the years you walked for senior citizens with the women at all for fear time record for cost came back ago by a group of newsmen ''to school in sub-zero weather." of emotiortal outbursts. in 1871, when $5.87 of every Would $100 come in handy? property owned out of the state mulling over the situation and "That isn't what I was going $100, or nearly 6 per cent of • If the answer is yes, the Michi of Michigan and a statement of Edward B. Carr, regional superinten frustrated by the length of the to say," I said. the total collection, went for gan Commission on Aging re income. ONE 'THING WHICH seems "Well never mind what you dent of west central Michigan fori Phila the expenses Involved in minds you that if you're 65 or There are no lien provisions to have gained little notice in were going to say and do some collecting money. over, you may be eligible to attached to the Homestead Tax delphia Life Insurance Co. and Mrs Carr, Michigan is the advances paro thing about the furnace? It was chiaid has made in other states. Total collections weren't so so cold in the bedroom last join more than 150,000 other Exemption Act, and there will Rainbow Lake, Maple Rapids, are shown Elsie senior citizens who are taking be no attempt by state or local In the past two years four of high then. # ' night that the electric blanket at the Boca Raton Hotel and Club, Boca the states of the Union have By Mrs Neva Keys froze to the bed frame.8 advantage of the property tax governments to collect from the reduction under Michigan's heirs or otherwise attach the •inaugurated some form of state AS RECENTLY AS 1932 the I started to open my mouth Raton, Florida,' where they attended the aid to parochial schools. The Homestead Tax Exemption. property. Announcement has been made revenues dropped nearly $1 but she cut me off again. company's recent convention. Carr quali four states are Connecticut, billion and the drop was 38 The applicant, who must file The Michigan Commission on of the marriage of Mrs Helen "It was turned on," Ohio, Pennsylvania and Rhode per cent of the total collected for the exemption each year at Aging is also supporting the bill fied for the convention by meeting extensive Stephens and Vernel Davis of «Oh,» I said. Island. in the previous year. his local assessor's office, can before the current Legislature Mount Pleasant onDec.23.The're production requirements for his area of The Pennsylvania statute was file anytime in March—a date which would raise the upper were married before the beauti I returned to my paper but ^ passed in 1968. The other three set by the local assessor's of limitations on property valuere- supervision. ful Christmas tree at the parson A drop of that size today while the eyes scanned the states passed theirs in 1969. fice. strictions, and would increase age of the First Church of Christ would be little more than one- 'words, the ears listened tfl the Both Ohio and Rhode Island To be eligible, Michigan re the income allowance from $5,- in Macy, Ind. with, the Rev Ches half of one per cent, since the furnace and the mind was run authorized the use of state aid sidents must have livedinMichi- 000 to $6,000. This, however, ter A. Walther officiating. Im government collected $187.9 ning over all the adjustments I to supplement teacher salaries gan for more than fiv of the does not affectthe current Home mediately following the cere billion in taxes last year. had made during the previous in secular courses taught In last 10 years, and have a total stead Tax Exemption require mony Mrs Walther served the Title Sticks week. Planned kitchen hood non-public schools. This is the yearly income of not more than ments. wedding dinner. The Walthers Nebraska Gov. Norbert T, ! It all began when I decided method backed by Gov. William $5,000 — including social security formerly held the Mount Pleasant Tiemann has announced he'll. {he thing wasn't putting out G. Milliken. Connecticut and payments, inheritances, pen pastorate. The newlyweds and Mr seek re-election next year. enough heat during the sub Pennsylvania both authorized sions, or proceeds from life in pays big dividends and Mrs Jack Hawes of Elsie re The only Democrat who has zero nights and I began jazz the funds for materials as well surance. Elsie cently returned from a trip to announced against the Republi ing around with the little win By LORRAINE SPRAGUE as nonsectarian teachers., It is also required that the By Mrs Neva Keys Perhaps your handyman hus Miami, Fla. and visited Mrs Da can incumbent Is Nebraska dowed controls ttiat have num Extension Home Economist applicant have owned property band can provide a goodly num Connecticut's legislature ap vis's sister in Elsie, MrsGladys Democratic National Commit bers and tiny lines. I set and » ber of such conveniences for propriated $6 million for paro teeman J. J. Exon. in his name by Dec. 31, and Mr and Mrs Elmer Thornton Coslette. reset so many times that my Convenience factors in a home \ your kitchen. chial schools, with the first the value of that homestead and and Mrs Agnes Lewis were Sun This has prompted pundits four inch screw driver is worn have niuch to do with how well a payments to be made next Sept. Mrs Dora Lowrey was taken real property does not exceed day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs If he prefers watching his in that state to refer to what to a nubbin and the dials on homemaker enjoys "housework" 1. ' to Midland Hospital by her son. $10,000 in state equalized tax Henry Howard and family of Eu favorite TV show, just call in they expect will be a "year the controls spin around like and how efficiently she accom Paul, on Thursday. She had valuation. reka. The occasion was the 12th your reliable carpenter. He can long run of The Governor and pin-wheels. plishes the many tasks that face RHODE ISLAND HAD the been ill for several days. birthday, of Debbie Howard. do the job for you. J. J." Those who are over 65 and her daily. The blower motor has started are living in a cooperative hous Mrs Al Mitchell has returned The kitchen is no exception. End stopped so much that the ing^ facility or mobile homes are to her home following major sur- Even with modern t^cpnyeniri ^^Hdshic^sindIts^{i5&teadjj 1 t ehgibleJn.somerinstances^ft ,1(n) ger^Jan^aVOwosso'Memorial ence foods" and streamlined pac^e. Jus ^Ue^ jip enough corner f t Thei applicant must supply a Hospital. equipment, food preparation can dust to frighten even the deed, birth certificate- a drivers still take considerable time and heaviest of filters. license is not considered legal Mrs Louie Fritz of Gunnlson- energy with a poorly planned and Despite all my efforts I was proof of age—land contract or ville, Mrs Ethel Bishop of Lan arranged room. 'not the most appreciated mem mortgage, a recent tax bill for sing and Mrs Mildred Hartwick Storage space deserves care ber of the family. This I took all real property owned, and his of Elsie were Saturday after ful consideration if it is to give in stride. I didn't evenletcom social security number. noon guests.of Mrs Agnes Lewis. the greatest service. plaints about frost on the oven He would also be prepared /The four were friends during The height of a homemaker door phase me, but as I sat their girlhood days. to give the true cash value of determines where both food and tools are stored. For an average height those supplies and utensils used most Poor home study areas frequently are easiest to get at if arranged in the area 28 to 64 Inches from the floor. In this area, things can be reached with out undue stretching. affect child's grades Door knobs and pulls should also be well located—low on wall By Helen Meach some kind. The light color desk ing or drawing, the light should cabinets, high on base cabinet Extension Home Economist cover or blotter reduces sharp be placed opposite the working doors. contrasts of light and dark and hand, so that he isn't working i Reluctance to "tackle the makes it easier on your child's in his own shadow. The light Wall cabinets are easy to use books" among school-age chil eyes. should be about eye level - about and more adaptable to changing dren is often due to poor study 15 inches above the desk top- and varying sizes of equipment conditions. Parents may help by Never placei the desk against and about 15 inches to the side and supplies if they have adjust realizing how important good a window. A plain, light-colored of the book. able shelves. Its relatively sim light and posture are for study wall makes for fewer d istrac- One hundred fifty-watt biUbs ple to find the right location for ing. tions. A straight-backed non- should be used for reading and those tall, short or in-between upholstered, armless chair is 200 - watt bulbs for study. In items. b When conditions aren't right recommended. However, re addition to this light in the study search shows that studying on for studying, fatigue sets in early, area, have good general light Base cabinet shelves are more a soft chair or bed does not and attention wanders. Homework in the room to reduce contrasts. convenient when they slide out. damage grades. seems tedious and tiresome. This is less tiring for the stu Onsome homemakers have found Books and reading material dent's eyes. they like at least one section of A few simple things can make should be propped about 30 de With these conditions, study base cabinets equipped with studying easier for your child. grees toward the eyes. If the should be easier for your child- drawers of different depths in Set a definite place for study- book is flat, the type is fore and so should better grades. stead of shelves. usually in a bedroom because shortened, and reading is more there it's easier to provide good difficult. lighting, and It's quieter. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Light should be placed so that A level, non-glare work sur it is close to the book or paper, face should be available - with" no glare bouncing up into City of St. Johns the eyes. If the child is writ usually a desk with a blotter of ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PEOPLE PROTECTORS NOTICE FEBRUARY 17, 1970 Did you ever think of ads as guardians of your individuality? Sealed proposals will be received by the 1:30 p.m. They are, you' know. Clinton County Board of Road Commissioners To Be Held In The City Commission Chambers In a time when the edges are being eaten off our personalities at their office in St. Johns, Michigan until and we're all being /educed to card-index numbers, we need to PURPOSE: Appeal on the Zoning Administrators 10:00a.m., February 3, 1970 for the follow hang on to some things. ' ing equipment: interpretation to deny Fedewa Builders Inc. Like our freedom of choice. And that choice is yours only so Three (&) one-half ton pick-ups, "with or Fowler, Michigan a Building Permit to.con long as competition and free enterprise and advertising are without trades. struct a Single Family Residential Horrle to. working for you. Guard them. For they £tand between ^you and The Board reserves the right to reject any within 21 feet of the front property line at a dull and standardised life. or all bids and to Waive defects and to accept 203 Oak St. the bid that, in their opinion/ is in the best Ordinance No. 131 provides for a 25 ft„ set back interest of the County Road Commission. •. • Clinton County News DESCRIPTION: Browns Sub of Outlot J BIk 4 . BOARD OF CLINTON COUNTY East 1/2 of lots 15 & 16, also 1/2 Vacated Alley 203 Oak St. ROAD COMMISSIONERS NEWSPAPERS...THE INDEPENDENT MEDIUM Roll No. 0893-01 Paul.Nobis, Chairman rfoy C. Davis, Vice-Chairman THOMAS L. HUNDLEY, Marvin Platte, Member 38-2 Zoning Administrator $9_i - i Page \2 B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 28, 19%), MM^^^M TABLERiTrABLERITEt BUADBLuMUEE. CUUU TI «• A J Chock Roast,: lOW CENTER CUT , b. TABLE TREAT • APPLE-STRAWBERRY Ham Slices • GRAPE • BLACKBERRY JELLY • RASPBERRY TABLERITE BONELESS TABLERITE FRESH FAME * 1-Qt.l^oz. 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Turnovers :&S5UT i£ SSt YOU SAVE !60 WITH COUPON •i COUPON GOOD ONLY AT IGA FOOD STORES HOURS: DAILY 9 to 9 SUNDAY 10 to 6 COUPON EXPIRES JAN. 31, 1970 Fantail or Round :l McDONALD'IV1CUUINALU SO ^^^^ M • FAME BREADED 8 PACKK 16 ozoz. . # J%A •I SHRIMP COKE 69* 2% MILK *.. 77* :! m + deposit • I YOU SAVE 400 WITH COUPON I COUPON GOOD ONLY AT IGA FOOD STORES 1 COUPON GOOD ONLY AT IGA FOOD STORE COUPON GOOD ONLY AT IGA FOOD STORE' COUPON-EXPIRES JAN. 31, 1970 CflCJl I COUPON EXPIRES JAN. 31, 1970 ^^_ COUPON EXPIRES JAN. 31, 1970 •MNHMMMM X Annual Report of the Clinton County Soil Conservation District SUPPLEMENT TO CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, JAN. 28, 1970 •••'V'J GczoCogm: a beginning 'The relationship between the distribution of human groups with refer- ... an^ hope ence to material resources, and the consequent social and Cultural pat- terns/ --Webster's New World Dictionary. Clinton Soil Conservation District ,» a BGGtnrnnG 'The 1970s absolutely must be the years when America pays its debt to the past by reclaiming its waters and our living environment. It's now or never/— President Nixon, Jan. 1, 1970, ario hope "'It appears that the message is finally reaching home/—Arthur Cratty, State Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service. >V...V.VA:.X.K.:.:.:.W^^^ * Annual Meeting: Bath Elementary,School, Feb./ 1970 -a. X Page 2 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Nixon: Concerns of rural U.S. deserve more consideration In announcing the new "Rural Secretary Hardin also said that Affairs Council, President Nixon the work of the Rural Affairs SOIL CONSERVATION said: Council will not overlap with "Shortly after I became Presi such regional programs as the dent, I established a new cab Appalachian program but rather inet-level Urban Affairs Coun that Council efforts will coor SAVES YOU MONEY cil to help me develop an over dinate the programs of Federal all strategy formeetingtheprob Departments involved in rural Insure the Life of Your Moving lems of the cities and to coor advancement. *"* dinate the wide variety of govern Equipment with Quality . . . ment efforts in this area. It is a fact of our national life that the concerns of RuralAmerl- About the ca also deserve more careful consideration and more effective coordination at the highest levels cover of government." ENGINE OILS and LUBRICANTS The President underscored the On this year's cover of importance oftheRuralCouncil's Richard Nixon the Soil Conservation Dis work-He pointed out that atleast trict Report are Mrs David — We Deliver to Your Door — one-third of the housing in Rural The Secretary pointed out that Paksi (right) and Darlene America is presently sub a major goal of the" Council Nemcik working on a town standard, and that more than would be to facilitate the re ship factor map. Use the finest- ... three million rural Americans distribution of our population by Mrs Paksi began working' have not completed five years creating opportunities in small for the District in May, CITGO FUEL OIL —GASOLINE of school. The President noted towns and rural areas.This would 1968 as an on-the-job- furthermore that one-third of help to offset the pressures an trainee. She kept the Dis and DIESEL FUEL , our rural communities with a ticipated by an estimated in trict minutes, treasurer's population over 1,000 have no crease of 100 million Americans books, and carried out many public sewage facilities, by the turn of the Century. other duties with the assist ' "It is also important to note ance of other cooperative We look forward *to serving* your that the population of our The Rural Affairs Council, he students until she graduated spring farming needs. Just call us. country is likely .to grow By said, is concerned with encour from High School. At that 50 per cent in the next thirty aging the creation of more jobs time she assumed all the years . . ." The President said. in the towns and small cities responsibilities as the di "Where these next hundred mil in Rural America, the training rectors' full time District Ovid Oil Co. lion person s,locate is a tremen of people to fill those jobs, and Executive Secretary, CITGO dously important question for the general improvement of liv Darlene Is a cooperative 108 N. Mill OVID TE 4-2828 our society. After an era in ing conditions. "If the program commercial student from St. which people have moved steadily is a successful as we want it Johns High School, who is from the country-side to large to be," he said, "we will have an" on-the-job-trainee for and crowded cities, we must created a reverse migration and two hours each school day. now do what we can to encour removed some of the population The map they have age a more even distribution pressures from the cities. And, Beck & Hyde of our population throughout our colored shows limitations additionally, we will have pro of soils and 'septic fields. country. The RuralAffairsCoun- vided American families of the cil can help our nation to meet The color key in the note SKI-DOO and EVINRUDE future with real choices as to book was developed by the this challenge by helping Rural where they wish to live. America ..." SoU Scientists of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service Secretary of Agriculture, Clif As an example of one plan that serving the Clinton County ford M. Hardin said that the the Council might be ready to Soil Conservation District. SNOWMOBILES Council's primary concern would "put into action the Secretary men The map will be used by the be areas outside the designated tioned a proposal already dis Clinton County Planning 12 h.p. to 40 h.p. metropolitan areas which encom cussed in the House Committee Commission. The director pass most of the Nation's.geo on Agriculture. The idea is to plans to have the soil sur graphy, about 35 per cent of provide" some financial help to vey report completed and the total U.S. Population, about local units of government in ac published for Clinton County 60 per cent of the substandard quiring land adjacent to small by the mid-X970's. ' housing and nearly half of the cities and communities for fu poor people in the nation. ture planned expansion. Q. What Is a soils map? We Can Help. You 4 A. A soil map of your prop erty will show the types of soil, indicate percentage of slope, de Conserve Your Farm Dollars gree of soil erosion and also Yes, soil conservation starts with the soil. Making the land use classification. * best use of the potential productivity of your soil will give See and test drive you the greatest dollar return. these machines at CONSERVE SLEEPY HOLLOW Your Building $ $ YES WE ARE MAKING Money Investeti-in SNOWMOBILE RALLY farm buildings repre LONG-TERM FARM sents a sizable Invest ment. Protect this In REAL ESTATE vestment .by/ making Sunday, Feb. 1 constant repairs and meeting new building LOANS 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. needs, For, years we have- served' "this com SLEEPY HOLLOW CONSERVATION CLUB munity with quality See Us At Our New Address building materials, and Located 5 mi. N. of St. Johns-1 1/2 mi. West this service we plan- to on Mead Road continue. Your Snowmobile Headquarters L7VNDB7VNK Beck & Hyde Farmarina Wieber Lumber Co. { 6 mi. North of St. Johns on US-27 1104 S. US-27St. Johns Phone 224-3311 Phone 582-2111 FOWLER X Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Page 3 Objectives for the 70's: order to the use of our land By STANLEY BAIRD authorization for needed con done to be sure that this techni "Quality of our Environment" Chairman struction of work. cal assistance, within the limits are the key words—Woodland of the manpower provided, preservation, Tree Planting(im- As Cooperators and District Work toward planning author^ serves all the people of our prove the air we breath), Citical Directors, we have the oppor ization on stony Creek Water-' District. It appears that tech Area Seedling, Winter Cover tunity to plan for and give order shed and preparation of work nical assistance provided Tri- Crops, Erosion Control Struc to the use of our land so that it plan. Continue to work with in County Planning Commission, tures, Underground drainage and its related resources will formation programs to move the Clinton County Planning Com systems to mention a few prac be conserved and fully used for watershed application along on mission, Mid-Michigan Health tices that assist water manage the maximum benefit and enjoy the Looking Glass River Water Department, Road Commission, ment and sediment control to ment of present and future gen shed. The objective being to have Drain Commissioner, Depart improve our waters. Soil erosion erations, these watersheds under con ment of Public Works, school control measures to protect our. struction or completed by the districts, and others is useful food producing programs. These 1. Continue to use Public Law 200 anniversary of the govern 566 as amended (small water to the District's objective of the and other conservation treat ment of the United States of 'wise use of our most important ments applied to our agricultural shed act) to put water manage America in July, 1976. Continue ment and land treatment on the natural resource—Soil. There and non-agricultural lands (In to work with individual or groups are and will he other groups in cludes Sub-division and con lands in the Clinton District. of land-owners or operators on Continue to assist the mainten the future that can be assisted struction projects) where needed agricultural and non-agricultural that will accomplish our con are important to improve or ance committees on the Muskrat lands to apply conservation prac Creek and Catlin Waters Water servation goals. These types of maintain our environment. Soil tices that will control soil ero reduction of time Inputs per land Conservation is everybody's sheds with their annual inspec sion and protect our food pro tions. Work toward authorization owner should, with our present business. It Is important that ducing programs, and assist in limited man-power from SCS -we not rest on past accomplish of federal construction money water management and sediment Stanley Baird needed to prepare detailed En maintain our needed application ments. We are going to live in control to improve or maintain the future, we must plan for the gineering plans for bid letting Soil Survey.* of conservation practices in the the quality of water in the ditches early part of the decade. But for future. Maintain our food pro on the Upper Maple River Water and streams in our district. 3. The District uses the tech shed.(Sleepy Hollow State Park), the long term, we have a great ducing lands, enlarge existing nical assistance provided by Villages and Towns who have dykes, pumping plants, etc, now 2. By some method yet to be USDA-Soil Conservation Service need for more SCS manpower that the work plan is completed. to accomplish our objectives of adequate sewage and water sys determined, cause the Soil Sur- • to assist with planning and ap tems, and the establishments of Work toward completion of the vey to be resumed and achieve plying conservation practices. soil sediment control in Clinton work plan for the Bayworth District. new towns appear to be the na the goal of 1963 of having a The District will continue to set tional goals of the decade. Creek Watershed, and secure modern published Clinton County high priorities on the work to be This decade of the *70's, $«$&ttfffi8^^ The '60s: A decade reviewed and used by the elected officials I960 1963 ecotogq; —Many maps of the Tri -County 1968 Regional Planning Commission Farm Pond Safety by Michigan Sponsors (SCD & County Drain District CooperatorDuane Da a beginning were along walls of Smith Hall State Police Sgt. William Carter Commisioner) approve plan for vis planting trees with District .with members of the staff pre in the'Ovid-Elsie High School Muskrat Creek Watershed . . . Tree Planter on cover of Mich ...and hope sent to answer questions. pool was the interesting begin Peter Tack, MSU, spoke on Agri igan Farmer in color".. . Rob ning of the Annual Meeting ... culture in Alaska at the Annual ert H. Brouwer using a three- Donald Gibbs, Soil Scientist, SCS Meeting in the VFW Hall... Di screen, eight-speaker stereo - Clinton Soil showed his slides on agriculture rector Ray Bradley wrote in An phonic music, etc. made the An 1967 in Hawaii. . .Ray Warner named nual Edition-* Pays for itself- nual Meeting program at Smith Conservation Outstanding ConservationFarm- Use drain tile with electric pump Hall interesting . . . Maurice er . .". Don Bast, Manager of outlet" .. .Land Smoothing dem Gove named the District's Con District Glenn Bedell, Soil Scientist, Clinton Crop" Service, presented onstrations were held on Clar servation Farmer . . . The U.S. Soil Conservation Service awards to Future Farmer Chap ence Manning and David Swanson Songspinners Quartet, Charles reports tnat six townships in ter winners in the Conservation farms with District Land Level- B. Huntington, Fred M. Lewis, nual Report in Clinton County Clinton have the field work com Exhibit Contest saying "Each er . .. Harry Harden from Elsie Helen Lewis, and John V.Ander News . . . Slide music program pleted toward the day when the year_the exhibits are better. I named District's Outstanding son provided a lighter note .. . "Peace Corps in Morocco" by County Soil Survey Report will think the Judges really work to - Conservation Farmer. Muskrat Creek Watershed offi Bill Campbell and also Morocco be published - The Tri-County arrive at a fair decision. Our cially completed Oct. 15 with handicrafts were displayed in Regional Planning staff hope youth have a more knowledge considerable more land treat Smith Hall . . . The many who Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton's able understanding of conserva ment applied than required. attended had a chance to view Soil Survey reports will be com tion as a result of this activity. 1961 them closer on Channel 6 TV pleted about the same time, so The Vocational Agricultural In news that evening. developers in the Lansing area structors are to be commended.* Matthews & Tietz, Contrac can use the most suitable soil tors, completed channel work on 1964 types for urban development. .. the Muskrat Creek Watershed, District Directors encourage 1969 Morris Drain section . .. First Robert H. Brouwer so suc 1966 land operators to control erosion Public Law 566 project com cessful that he repeated his pro to save soil, but it is also neces Ted Malone, "Farmer Peet's sary for erosion of soil to be Roving Reporter", entertained pleted in Michigan . . . Owen gram at Smith Hall at the An Maple River Watershed ap - Wesseler, with over 80 acres in nual Meeting using a new set of controlled by all land uses to and educated in the Pewamo - proved for planning May 16 ... stop sediment from polluting our Westphalia High School at the Contour Strip crops, was named slides ... District accepted the Keith Wright's pond constructed District's Outstanding Conser 500th cooperator in 1963 - El- rivers, streams, and lakes . .. Annual Meeting . . . Robert under the new state law (P.A. Ron and Jack Miller named Out Moore, on the Michigan Soil Con vation Farmer... Lee Ferden, wood Erickson, Duplain Town 184) for ponds over 5 acres in Manager of MSU's Research Sta ship Farmer . . . Peter Kurncz standing Conservation Farmers servation Committee as a result size — required permit from of the year . . . District Di - of Governor Romney's appoint tion near Chesaning spoke at the presented Outstanding Conser Department of Natural Re Annual Meeting at VFW Hall... vation Farmer Plaque. ..Good rectors, Steering Committee, ment — Due to these larger sources, approval of Clinton Drain Commissioners, and the responsibilities, District Di""- Air Tour held Aug.26? 1961 from year Contest won by District for County Board of Supervisors- Davis Airport. 1963 work . . . Robert Moore, Michigan Department of Natural rectors elected Stan Baird as Technical assistance was pro Resources agreed to the pro Chairman to replace Moore... chairman, and Maurice Gove vided by U.S. Soil Conservation spent a few lovely days in Ari posed works of improvement for Pat Mygrants won the State SCD Service personnel . . . John L. the Maple River watershed as Conservation. Scrapbook contest zona and wore their cowboy out Jones was named Outstanding fits to Annual Meeting... Cat presented by the Watershed . . . Catlin Waters Watershed 1962 Cooperator of the Year . . . Planning Party of the SCS —SCS (P.L. 566) completed ... Al lin Waters Watershed approved Dan Acre of Ovid-Elsie F.F.A. for planning, Aug. 17. to proceed with the work plan so bert Schafer and Son named Co- Nobis Brothers, Carl, Walter served as ChairmanoftheJunior It can be printed and reviewed, operators of the year . . . and Paul named District's Out Directors of Clinton S.C.D. . . and receive federal funding. .. Directors attended Summer standing Conservation Farmers Dr Lewis Wolfanger, MSU spoke Verne M. Bathurst, State Con Meeting at Sault Ste. Marie and . .. Dr Wesley F. Buchele, MSU servationist, Soil Conservation received the Goodyear Award as 1965 on use of soil survey reports Service, spoke on Watersheds Ag.-Engineer ,spoke on tillage and their value to correct land the Outstanding District in Mich tools for conservation of soil at (P.L. 566) and how they fit into igan, and also Ron Huard, Clin James Keilen was presented use decisions at smith Hall ~ total River Basin Planning, and the Annual Meeting in VFW Hall One of his* high points was that ton County News, was presented ... District Director Ray Brad plaque as Outstanding Conser how these programs all effect a plaque for the Best Newspaper vation Farmer ... Air view of as new information becomes the quality of water in our Great ley, Manco Inc. sponsored first available it must be.incorpor^ Edition of an Annual Report In Owen Wesseler's Contour strips Lakes. Michigan. .^- FFA Conservation Exhibit Con- ated into the zoning ordinances,. test* t - - - •cover.olSpecial Edition of An-^ Page ~4 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 | 'It appears that the message is finally reaching home' By ARTHUR H. CRATTY These things are affecting the With the ever increasing USDA very environment in which we ecoCogq; population in Michigan, conser Soil Conservation Service live. - • vation problems will become even more acute. There is a need Despite the excellent progress a beginning It is interesting to note that for continuing leadership from districts_have made in conserv- ' local soil conservation districts many citizens are now concerned ing and improving our resources, f.. auh hope about what is being called the to represent the people and com the job is not finished. Growing munity in knowing their conser "quality of the environment." It cities, expanding industry, and has taken considerable time for vation needs and responding' to increasing demand for space are Clinton Soil their desires. the citizenry to become aware accelerating resource problems of some of the problems re in both cities and rural areas. Conservation lated to our living space facing Districts are in a position to our nation. Soil conservation districts Dislricl assess resource needs and sug The "message related to this have long provided landowners gest solutions in carrying on subject has been preached for assistance in resource planning important resource development and development and using and now be effectively controlled on work. Through soil* conservation over three decades by soil con all Michigan urban, industrial, servation districts, the Soil Con treating the land according to teriorating environment and its needs. This assistance now agricultural, and recreational servation Service, and many lands as well as roads, stream- make Michigan a better place- other resource conservation has broadened to include all land banks, and lakeshores. to live, work, and play. oriented agencies and groups. uses—both rural and urban. Also * Some time ago the motto "Con groups," organizations, communi servation is Everybody's ties, and units of government Business" was frequently heard. are asking and need help for It appears that the message has water conservation, stream pol Arthur Cratty - - finally reached home. Soil con lution, and water development servation districts throughoutthe for domestic and recreation use. nation, should feel a sense of To meet this challenge, Michi SCS career man pride in being leaders in the Arthur Cratty gan soil conservation districts Arthur H. Cratty is state con Cratty served 34 months in the movement to maintain and im have expanded their programs to prove the quality of our environ servationist for Michigan, Soil U.S. Army during World War H, include -all land users for all Conservation District. including one year in the Euro ment. The face of our nation It is essential, however, that land uses. has been changed through the soil conservation districts and • Arthur H. Cratty is a career pean Theatre. He -was awarded efforts of soil conservation dis those" who'assist them not rest To further assist districts, the employee of the Soil Conserva the Purple Heart for wounds tricts, agencies of the Depart on past victories and accomplish Soil Conservation Service has tion Service, U.S. Department received in Germany in 1945; ment of Agriculture, and other ments. The soil and water con developed technical conservation of Agriculture. He was born In 1950 he graduated from the grouDS. This rhanee has pro servation job looms before us practices to control erosion and Aug. 15, 1924 in Patten. (Penob University of Maine, with duced scenic panoramas where larger than ever. We hear more resultant sediment on all lands. scot County) Maine, where he distinction. He majored in Agri about water pollution, foul air, As a result of revised district attended public schools and cultural Economics and Farm once gullies, denuded hills, and programs and reoriented Service graduated from Patten Academy Management with a minor in other misused natural resources contaminated soil and misuse of land. technical practices, erosion can in 1943, Agricultural Education. He occurred. joined Alpha Zeta honorary-fra ternity and Lamba Chi Alpha social fraternity. irClEMIHIM^I He was employed as a student Sand & Gravel trainee for the Soil Conservation Service at Presque Isle, Maine during the summer of 1949. HEAVY Cratty was employed by the ONLY THROUGH Soil Conservation Service in MEDIA Washington County, Maine in 1950 as a soil conservationist. SOIL CONSERVATION He served as District Conserva SEPARATION tionist in Cumberland and Somerset Counties, Maine before (HMS) reassignment to Maryland-Dela OUR HEARTIEST ware Watershed Work Plan Party as an Agricultural Economist. The VERY BEST STONE for any CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Following that he was reas signed to Upper Darby, Pennsyl CONCRETE WORK CLINTON COUNTY vania Engineering and Water * shed Planning Unit and then re SOIL CONSERVATION assigned to'the Washington Of —We Also Have— fice; reassigned to Birmarck, DISTRICT North Dakota as Assistant State Conservationist for North Da Pea Stone, Screened Top Soil, . We deal in such brand names as kota. -In 1967 Cratty received the Processed Road Gravel, Stone NORGE, HOTPOINT AND GIBSON North Dakota governor's Award See us for all your electrical as state conservationist of the for Any Use! year, a program sponsored by contracting needs., the North Dakota Wildlife Fed- " eration and Sears, Roebuck and MARTIN BLOCK CORP. Co. HAFNER'S ELECTRIC He received an Outstanding South Gilson Rd., Just North of Colony Rd. Performance Award in 1968. Phone 224-2621 616 S. Main FOWLER "Ph. 582-2431 Then in 1969 he was awarded a Masters of Public Admini stration Degree from Harvard University. For Greater Success in Your Soil Conservation Plans Cratty assumed the position of State Conservationist for Specify Our Line of Michigan in September 1969. Married to the former Jean ' Audrey Sleeper of-Isiand Falls, Maine, he has three sons and one daughter. CLAY DRAIN TILE Cratty, a member of the Prot FULL LINE OF DRAIN-TILE & FITTINGS 3" thru 24" DIAMETER. estant faith, has been affiliated with the Masons, American Le PERFORATED; 4" through 8" gion", Elks, OPEDA, Soil Conser vation Society of America, Na GRAND LEDGE CLAY PRODUCT CO. tional Association of Soil Con servation Districts, and Mich Phone 627-210* Area 517 * Grand ledge, Mich. 48837 igan Soil Conservation Districts, 1906 — 64 Years of Time Proven Clay Products. Good for as Many More — 1970 Inc. Wednesday, January 28, 1970 On the move: The Chevrolet 70s Putting you first, keeps us first For the rugged duty of farm work you need a truck that is built to take punishment. This is why more farmers rely on Chevy trucks to get the job done. Chevrolet pick-up and job rated trucks are quality built to stand the rigors of everyday heavy use. But you don't have to give up comfort because Chevy trucks, though "tough-built", are also designed C40 Conveni m nal Cab w /SI a ke Bod ]f to give a smoother, more comfortable ride. You'll like Chevy's price, too. Come to Bee's and see how little you pay for trucks that seem to •^wsgsm* last forever. At Bee's you'll also find Clinton County's largest display of new and used campers and trailers. If you're going to take a trip this summer it will pay you to check with us. Right now we can offer you substantial savings on brand new campers and trailers. We've also a few good used ones which we're offering at the lowest possible prices. Stop at our lot on US-27 today. CM Finis do PrtKup "'Cirapti Winter Sale of Fine Used Cars! 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA-2-dOor H.T., 8 cylin 1963 CADILLAC COUPE DeViIle~2-door H.T., der, std. transmission, radio. 8 cylinder, automatic, full power, air condition, vinyl top, radio, 1969 OLDS CUTLASS—2-door H.T., 8 cylinder, 1969 CHEVROLET PICK-UP—3/4 ton, 8 cyl., turbo automatic, console air conditioner, power steering and hydramatic camper special. Radio, power steering. brakes, radio, vinyl top. 1970 FORD PICK-UP-1/2 "ton, custom sport, 8 1968 TOYOTA CORONA-2-door H.T., four speed, cyl., std. trans,, power steering and brakes, radio. radio. 1968 MERCURY PARKLANE-2-door H.T., 8 cyl., 1964 CHEVY VAN-6 cylinder, std. trans., radio. automatic, power steering, brakes and windows, 6-way power seats, radio. . 1967 CHEVY TRUCK-50 series, 8 cylinder, four speed with 2 speed axle, radio, heavy duty springs. 1967 OLDSMOBILE 98-4-door H.T., 8 cylinders, automatic, full power, radio, vinyl top. 1963 FORD 2 Ton Truck with flat bed, 6 cyl., four speed with 2 speed axle. 19671 DODGE POLARA-4-door #.T., 8 cylinder, automatic, power steering and brakes, radio. 1951 FORD 2 TON TRUCKS cyl., four speed with 1965 PLYMOUTH PURY HI-convertibile. 8 cyl., stake rack. four speed, radio. LAREST SELECTION of NEW CHEVROLETS & OLDSMOBILES in CLINTON COUNTY Bee's Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, Inc. "The World's Sweetest Place to Deal* 2137 S. US-27 ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2345 Pag,fe 6 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 farm land - -Not made of plastic By B. DALE BALL, Director As the 60's come to an end Michigan Department ecoCogq; and we bpgin a new decade, a Of Agriculture most pressing problem—ranking with air and water pollution—is "Farm land is a precious re o beginning the proper and wise use of land. source that cannot be replaced The Clinton County Soil Con with something made of plastic. ... and hope servation district, as well as We can no longer afford to divert soil conservation districts prime farm land into other uses throughout the state, will un without regard for our long- Clinton Soil doubtedly become involved in range needs ... I hope and I Conservation land-use planning forfuture gen believe that a statewide land- erations. use planning program can be District Fere in Michigan, we face an , developed in the reasonably near evon greater threat than some future . . . The time to start is states. The lower third of our now. I have committed myself to have* realized for some time lower peninsula is prime farm begin." that a comprehensive land-use land, within the most productive The words belong to Gov. Wil planning program is needed if agricultural region in the world— liam G. Milliken, but the we are to prevent the continued the American Midwest. This thoughts are those of almost diversion of valuable, producing' same area is included within the every soil conservationist. We farm land to other uses. area which population experts Gov. Milliken B. Dale Ball predict will be a great megalop olis, stretchingfrom New York produce enough food and fiber to Kansas City, Mo. to meet the demands of the Detroit is now part of a If we are to produce food for population—byt in the loss of the growing population, we must beauty and recreation which is begin now to plan for the wise now provided by the rural areas use .of our land; we must have a' of our state. soil conservation district plan of attack. Detroit, the Nation's fifth larg culture and from state and local district, is one of the_fastest I have outlined to Governor est city, is now part of a soil sources. growing areas in the Nation. Milliken my thoughts for a be Baby boom ginning in that direction; conservation district formed to Wayne County, whose boun- Approximately 1,000 farms, most 'help alleviate resource' prob daries coincide .with ,the new of them small,'are still operating —We must take steps to de- in the area. But rapid urban line areas of the state that have soon will be lems that occur in an area of a high priority for production of rapid land use changes. growth has created complex er Cost-sharing osion and flooding problems, as food and fiber. critical well as a decrease in land used —We must propose measures Assistant Secretary of Agri For the first time, a farm It has been estimated that one culture Thomas K, Cowden has appropriations bill provides for agriculture and an increase to accomplish preservation of in idle land held for development. this natural resource. year's crop of United States signed a working agreement with cost-sharing -funds for manure babies may use up 25 billion the newly formed Wayne Soil storage pits or other facilities Local sponsors say the prob —We must anticipate and plan lem of flooding, drainage, pol for agricultural water needs. pounds of beef, 200 million Conservation District.ltauthori- to prevent stream and water pol pounds of steel, and over nine zes appropriate technical and lution. ACP offices will work lution, and sediment control will be major concerns of their soil These steps are part of what billion gallons of gasoline during financial aid for the district from out which specific projects are their collective lifetime. At the the U.S. Department of Agri conservation district. we hope to accomplish through a eligible. planning unit within the Michigan present rate of growth—one per Department of Agriculture and cent per year—we are destroy by allowing agriculture to have' ing our land for food production a voice in formal planning at all at a rate of over a million acres CONSERVATION PAYS OFF TO YOU ! 1level s of government. a year. In 1970 we have about 2.6 food producing acres per c Declines in agri-business person. By 1975 this will be brought about by declining agri down to 2.2 acres per person, culture would mean the loss of most authorities consider this many jobs, especially in Mich the critical point for the main Your Cash Income igan, where agri-business is one tenance of a decent diet, and by of this state's top contributors the year 2000 it is expected to from Your Farm Depends to our economy. be 1.2 acres per person, if they Our loss would not be just in can drink the water, and still on the Productivity production—not 'being able to breath the air. of Your Soil Aerial Seeding Practice Tried and Tested Methods of Fertilizing Soil Conservation Spraying-Dusting • Plant only the best in seeds • Build soil with lime and Our Aerial System Gets the Job fertilizers Done Quickly and at Low Cost • Rotate crops—harvest in time • Work at Soil Conservation as an all year . . . every year STAY OFF THE SOIL project 3 • For your farm needs see us USE OUR AERIAL SYSTEM Which Is Approved by Your County Soil Conservation District We Operate Our Own FULLY-EQUIPPED AIRPLANE FARMERS' CO-OP ELEVATOR Max Miller '*' FOWLER Phone 582-2661 OVID 8664 Kinley Rd. Ph. 834-5191 X Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Page J Wildlife-rec area Program for 1970 in Olive Twp, By ORVILLE BEACHLER shallow farm pond for ducks SCD Annual meeting Soil Conservation Technician and_ other wlidlife was con_ One of the best examples of a structed. DINNER "home made" wildlife- recrea- Spoil from the two ponds was tion area can be seen on the deposited between them and this Invocation by Re^r James L. Burleigh ' farm of Mr and Mrs Anthony' built up area has been seeded " • , Bath Baptist Church 1 Schneider on Jason Road in Olive to tall fescue and rye grass Si Township. t mixture, and also a variety of ANNOUNCEMENT OF F.F.A. EXHIBIT WINNERS •- They had a How swampy area shrubs and trees have been Awarding of Prizes for conservation E_xhibits by Don i just north of their house that" planted. The picture accompan- Bast, Manager of Clinton Crop Service, Sponsor. was filled with brush and dead ing this article shows Mrs Elm trees. They asked the Clin- Schneider standing between the " , ' • • JUDGES 1 ton County SCD for technical two ponds, the deep pond oh the Donald J. Schaner, Assistant Secretary, State Soil assistance in converting this right,-and the shallow pond on the £ spot into, a wildlife-recreation left. The hill in -the background Conservation Committee area. has been planted to White Pine Woodrow H. Barclay, Area Conservationist, Soil Con They became cooperators of trees. ^ servation Service " —' " , £f 8°" c™S™H<» ?ls?il- One of the most success- I With cost sharing from the ASCS fuj men ^ Ql^ neighbor- Edwin St. John, Chief of Agricultural Education office and SCS technical help, a hood is always down in the ELECTION OF DIRECTORS i deep farm pond for fish and a mouth—our dentist. Conducted by Nominating Committee consisting of: Chairman Kenneth Geisenhaver, Glenn C. Whitford, Ken-, i CONGRATULATIONS ne.th Loudenbeck, Wayne Peck, and Marvin Platte. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT OF 1969 ACTIVITIES *' " . CLINTON COUNTY SOIL , - By Stanley Baird -' , CONSERVATION DISTRICT ENTERTAINMENT « !*K Bath School Choir Director: Mrs Roberta Peterson 'Wholesalers •Processors' * Growers SECRETARY'S REPORT & GOODYEAR TRIP 0. By Clarence Manning & Ray Warner 'Shippers of Red Clover and Seed • TREASURER'S REPORT " . - Grains By William Mayers SPEAKER ft: •Specialists In Lawn Grasses <-- Arthur H. Cratty. State Conservationist U.S. Soil •Farm Seeds 'Agricultural Conservation Service ' ' PRESENTATION OF CONSERVATION SIGNS Chemicals OUTSTANDING CONSERVATION FARMER PLAQUE By Robert Moore & Keith Wright Member American Seed Trade Assn. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS By Kenneth Geisenhaver ' DOOR PRIZES • / : Michigan State Seed By Robert Moore & George McQueen Company Founded GRAND LEDGE 1883 Mich. Ph. NA 7-2164 •...... >.« AW.W '•'^'.•.•.•.•.•.*x-:*»**i*-'!:-! •M»>;.;.K.:.;«%%:.M»H LOW VACUUM We also handle -CLAY, arid ZERO BARN EQUIPMENT Preserve your soil-use good soil conservation techniques SOIL CONSERVATION IS DOLLAR CONSERVATION . •'. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLINTON We congratulate the Clinton County Soil Conservation District for its fine COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT work throughout this past year. Nemanis Electric Co. Farm Bureau 201 N. Main OVID, MICH. Phone 834-2200 ST. JOHNS Page 8 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Conservation lessons in fencing By CHARLES M. SMITH, No one thought of burning his tive woodland plants, making a It is a sign of concern for Biologist fencerow ... no one had to . . . ecotogq; last ditch stand in the undis our land when we can move Soil Conservation Service no one wanted to. Ugly charred turbed fencerow, now met death ahead with new tools without East Lansing, Michigan vegetation and loss of valuable by fire. Rank brushy growth was forgetting the lessons learned soil humus was not desirable o beginning replaced by quack grass and with the old. After all, the "ole" It, has been said that a fence and besides in the eyes of the sweet clover. Various species fencerow is not only a thing of can be happy at only two jobs: rail splitter, the fence was of .. . and hope of songbirds, as well as the bob- nostalgic beauty, but its lessons Keeping in or keeping out. The great value. white quail and pheasant, were are the basis of sound conserva early fences were made to keep In the pre-mechanized days swept from field edges by the tion. deer and cattle out of cultivated of Michigan agriculture, the axe Clinton Soil fire. crops, for all else was'open and grub hoe were saved for territory. bigger jobs. So the fencerows Conservation The ultimate in temporary The early Michigan farmer prospered and with them the fields came with the introduc used whole logs to build his plants and animals that today District tion of the electric fence. Single fences. Logs were plentiful and strands of charged wire, moved men are trained to study and at will, offered no shelter or cheap, often too cheap as they conserve. had a negative value. Land was the first signs of intensive ag home for birds and mammals. also plentiful, and the zig-zag The stump fence also was a riculture. The width of thefence- fences often embraced a two- part of the Michigan rural land row was reduced 50 per cent As of late, there has been rod fertile span. In this width scape. During its coming and and the accompanying reduction a tendency on the part of land of 30-plus f^et lived and going, horses and men piled in plants andanimals about eighty owners to plant pine and spruce flourished the wild plants and stumps in rows along what was per cent. windbreaks and shelterbelts, animals of young Michigan. soon to become, by plow, cul Narrowed fencerows with fruit-producing shrub hedgerows tivated fields. As the years backbone ofbothharbedand woven and "living" fences as well as As new and larger fiefds were passed, many of the old stump wire had lost their value as grass-legume field borders. The cut from the forest's edge, it fences gave up the ghost in the wintering cover for wildlife al denuding of our farm landscape was easier and faster to make form of soot and smoke. The though they still provided good has created an awareness of fences of split logs. Each zig few remaining ones still harbor travel lanes or "avenues" tofood the need, for these conservation and zag of log and rail fences plants and animals and remind and other types of cover. In practices. created a small "pie-shaped" us of our failure'to preserve comparison to the wooden zig refuge for plants and animals. even a remnant of the pine era zag, only their value as nesting The log or rail fence could They also shaded the farmer's from whence they came. cover remained equal. no longer remain upon the rural water jug and dog from the sum scene any more than could the mer's heat. Frequent trips by No single event had greater This was not the end. Steel kerosene lamp or the like, but man and dog to the water jug impact on farm wildlife than the and metal fence posts came into its use as something more than Keith Wright caused little concern to his wild barbed wire and woven wire" fen being near the time of World to confine livestock, is again life tenants resting in the quiet ces. Application ofthetheorythat War I and were widely used apparent in the "living" fences and protection of the fencerow. ."a straight line is the shortest in the following years. "Clean and hedgerows of today. During During no other period of ag distance between two points." farming" was the thing. Noxious fiscal year 1967, 77 miles of Farm, ricultural history was there a eliminated the lazy zig zag split weeds and insects destructive to hedgerow alone was planted on more plentiful supply of game. rail fence. This created one of crops were harbored there. Na the rural lands of Michigan. pond GREAT LAKES HYBRIDS is fun Congratulates Clinton County S.C.D. By KEITH WRIGHT Director Clinton County Soil Conservation District on Its Line of Progress. My farm pond was construct ed by myself and my sons in 1965, with the help of some cost sharing by the Clinton ASCS Com GLH has a line of progress too! mittee and technical assistance from the Soil Conservation Ser SELECT FROM THIS PROGRESSIVE LINE OF HYBRIDS vice. The dam was completed in September of 1965 and the pond A Major breakthrough 1 Will outyield had filled to the principal spill everything in it's class and many of EAETJY'SINGLE CEOSS way by the middle of December NEW1275-2X much later maturity. Medium tall, of that year. The pond is more 85-89 Day very uniform, excellent standability. than 20 feet deep at the dam } Truly an"great" from GLH. and is about seven acres in area, The greatest release in a full season I placed 2,000 trout in the 3-way cross in GLH History I In three pond in 1?66 and my family, our years of testing it has averaged more friends and our neighbors have GLH BONANZA I than 10% higher yields over the best in enjoyed many hours of pleasure NEW! 555-3X 105 - 108 Day the industry. Good for picker or trying to catch them. } picker-sheller. Outstanding silage I don't know how many have variety, too. Don't miss this one ! been caught but the ones we are catching now weigh around four This well known single has'an-unequaled pounds, so we know quite a few yield record for the past four seasons. pounds of meat have been har KI 03HE SINGLES vested from our pond. PROVEN 500-2X S °! 108 Short, very uniform, great standability. 5 Day A true high population hybrid. Ex My family and friends' enjoy } picnicking beside the pond, sum cellent for high energy.•silaget mer time swimming. In the win A- tough hybrid to beat.. Out-yields ter we ice skate on it and also BEST EARLY 4-WAY other 4-ways in it's range and many spend many hours ice fishing. PROVEN! 280 85-89 Day of later maturity. Tall, vigorous I can say truthfully that we } plant. Long, fast drying ears. really enjoy our farm pond. The dam acts as a flood re duction device as there is water from 480 acresenteringmypond. My pond is multi-purpose— GREAT LAKES HYBRIDS, Inc. flood control, sediment control, "and recreation. 102 S. Main Ovid, Michigan 48866 Land savers The Macon County Regional Planning Commission"says,*It's Produced Locally by our Intent to prevent an influx of housing into good agricultural' areas. We're out to protect and conserve agricultural interests and lands—theyjre too precious to our community." They would MOORE SEED FARM prefer to see new housing units 1 set into, the wooded hillsides 2 AAILES NORTH AND I MILE WEST OF ELSIE plentiful in the area. •- - X Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Page 9 Norm Irrer: conservation Farmer of 1969 A 3-year trial run in 1937 became his way of life Norman Irrer, 1969 Conserva tices he has established through breaks protecting his muck soils tion Parmer of the year, lives the years. from "blowing in the wind." Air and works on the farm that he Norm likes to plant rye for a pollution is a very serious prob was born on. With a grin on Ms cover crop in his corn fields that lem affecting our environment face, he said that in 1937, he and have been harvested for silage. today and Norman is doing his Ms brother Don decided that they All crop residues are left on the part in helping to control it. would give farming a three-year ground for cover and plowdown. Land smoothingfor better sur trial to see if this was the work He uses minimum tillage for his face drainage is another conser they wanted to do, the rest of their row crops to control wind and vation practice that Norman has lives. Norm said that it must water pollutants. Overtheyears, completed. He has smoothed and have worked out because they are he has enlarged and deepened leveled 343 acres to date. both still farming. Norman and 10,538 feet of open ditches for The U.S. Soil Conservation Don farmed in partnership until improved drainage and since Service technicians assisting the 1962. That year they decided to 1959 has installed 15,473 feet of Clinton County Soil Conservation go their separate ways and now tile. Norman says his Dad started District have provided Norman Norman, with his son Tom, and tiling on the Bengal Township technical assistance for these his right hand man Tony Klein, farm in the 1920's. conservation practices and he farm 950 acres in Bengal and said that he believed that Tom Green bush Townships. would get more benefits from They have a cattle feeding en For the control of wind erosion these services in the future be terprise on the Bengal farm and on the Greenbush muck farms, cause of his greater knowledge of raise mint on the Greenbush Norm has planted over 4,000 feet soils and other techniques ac farms. Norman and Tom grow of green willows and multiflora quired in school and In his Fu corn, hay and small grains on the rose. All together there are ap ture Farmer of America activi Bengal farms and most of this is proximately 50,000 feet of wind- ties. fed to the average of 300 steers they feed out every year. Their large acreage of mint helps to r make St. Johns, Michigan the top producer of mint oU. The directors of the Clinton County Soil Conservation Dis CONGRATULATIONS trict selected Norm as the Con servation Farmer of the year be To the cause of the good job he does as a food producer and because of the many soilconservationprac- Clinton County Sbil Conservation District East Victor i- By Mrs Kay BTetchum A large crowd attended the Victor Civic Club ham supper for the Fine Job They Are Doing and Pedro party at the home of Mr and Mrs Orval White Jan. 15. High prizes went to Myrtle Hunt and Alvah Whitney and low to When in Grand Ledge, Stop at the Ethel Whitney andDonaldSleight. Myrtle Ketchum won the door prize. Mr and Mrs Donald Jeffers of Livonia spent the weekend Grand Ledge Produce Co. with Mr and Mrs Jesse Perkins. Mrs Harry Rosekrans and daughter, Mrs Frank Todosciuk of St. Johns, and Mrs Donald 701 N. Clinton Street Rosekrans of Elsie, Mr and Mrs Stanley Morrill and Douglas and were Jan. 19 guests of Mr and Mrs Gerald Barrett. WE ARE ANXIOUS TO DO BUSINESS WITH YOU IN - Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were Sunday WHEAT, BEANS, CORN, FEEDS, SEEDS guests of Mr and Mrs Jesse Per kins in honor of Mrs Perkins', GOAL, FENCE, FERTILIZER, ROOFING, GARDEN AND LAWN SUPPLIES For your car your home WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO YOU —- your life and your health • CUSTOM GRINDING AND MIXING State Farm is ail « BULK FEED DELIVERY & GRAIN HAULING you need to know • GRAIN BANK. GRAIN DRYING & STORAGE about insurance. • DELIVERY - BULK FERTILIZER SPREADERS See. me. . • BAGGED - BULK FERTILIZERS RON HENNING New Office 224-2289 ' Home Ph. 224-7881 100 S. Lansing St., St. Johns ST ATS rARM GRAND LEDGE PRODUCE INSURANCE a. COMPANY STATE FARM GRAND LEDGE, MICHIGAN PHONE 627-2743 Insurance Companies Home Offices: Bloom! nofon, Illinois '> Page ]Q Wednesday, January 28; 1970 Lack of funds has slowed Financial Report s ss Clinton County Soil Conservation District fa water pollution program July 1, 1968 - June 30, 1969 By SENATOR EMIL LOCKWOOD sold.' To make matters worse, Balance on Hand July 1, 1968 $ 1,345.38 30th Senatorial District we had been led to believe that Senate Majority Leader the federal government would RECEIPTS: provide substantial- matching State Committee: As the Scottish poet Bobby money with which to battle this District Administrative Funds $ 896.00 Burns so wisely said: insidious problem. But, as often Conservation District Aide Funds 2,000.00 "The best-laid schemes happens, the federal government didn't live up to its promises. State and Regional Meetings 59.27 o'mice and men Operating Receipts: "Gang afta-gley/ So, instead of going "full steam Board of Supervisors 3,200.00 I'm not too sure of the literal ahead" in our drive on water Sale of Trees 2,851.37 translation of the "Gang aft pollution, we are going at if Tree Planter Rentals 70t00 a-gley" but, roughly, meansoften mere crawl. Other Machinery Rentals 30.00 go awry. But the money market won't Annual Meeting Receipts 230. SO That xs pretty much what has always be as tight as it is now Refunds 44.83 happened to Michigan's well laid and when more money becomes Other Receipts 260.25 plans to combat pollution. available-, we should be able to Total Receipts $ 9.642.22 A year ago, the legislature step up our fight on our fouled TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $10,987.60 put on the ballot for popular up water supply. vote a proposal to bond the And fortunately there are re DISBURSEMENTS: state for $335 million with which cent signs that federal officials Office Supplies and Postage $ 835.78 to combat pollution. Michigan and Congress are becoming more Director's Mileage and Expense 582.50 residents approved the bond is alarmed at our pollution and are 3ft Conservation District Aide 3,963.77 sue and it was assumed that Sen. Lockwood inclined to provide money which Reforestation program Expense: the battle against pollution would the states can match. Trees and Hauling 2,185.55 get under way in massive form on money had gone out-of sight and normal bond rates didn't When they do, the fight'can Educational Program Expense: and quickly. Annual Meetings • 475.97 But we had not reckoned with look as attractive to investors get into high gear. as'a few months earlier. I knbtf, of course, that water Youth Activities 63.04 the nation's war-inflated econ Publications 601.32 omy. By the time the issue had As a result, only about $3(h pollution is not the only factor Educational Materials 335.92 been approved, the interest rate million of the bonds- have^been in soil conservation. But I am sure it is enough of a factor Junior Directors "• , 1.92 to be given serious considera Tree Planter; INSURANCE FOR EVERY NEED! tion. Upkeep and Repair 127.00 - Among our millions of acres Other Machinery: of- eood farm land are 3.000 Upkeep and Repair 4.90 AUTO — HOME - miles of shoreline,. 30,000 miles Other Miscellaneous Expenses: 71.00 of streams and 11,000 natural Total Disbursements / $ 9.248.67 g FARM — BUSINESS lakes. BALANCE OF CASH AVAILABLE- JUNE 1, 1969 $ 1,738.93 | Anything that fouls up these LIFE — BONDS waters is certain to have a , , , , , , , , , deleterious effect on the soil A\VAVtViVAV. 1 iV( t'i'« Our heartiest PRACTICES CONGRATULATIONS are applied EVERY SOIL CONDITION REQUIRES DIFFERENT ' . APPLICATION OF NU TRIENTS AND KNOWLEDGE For Excellent Soil Conservation Practices TO GET THE MOST OUT OF IT. Practice Makes Perfect.... We here at Fedewa Builders feel the same when it comes to your SMITH-DOUGLASS Fertilization needs and try out best to help you solve your problems. and Service Makes Sure! %e stand ready to serve you in Clinton many ways. Crop Service M-21 and Forest Hill Rd. Phone 224-4071 * r Wednesday, January 28; 1970 Page ]] Sediment: Our No. T pollutant By KARL E. PREGITZER just plain dirt or "sediment." divisions, shopping centers and low well can be polluted easily ious health problems, Asoilsur- SoU Scientist other construction projects. It" by water from a septic system vey_ can add value to the stand Sediment is filling our har comes from Industrial and mine that is located too close. ard percolation test used to de - That soil down there—ever bors, lakes and streams; it wastes. sign private sewage disposal think much about it? Probably smothers and destroys fish, their Nearly everything we do is systems. The soil survey identl- food and shelter. It fills our not, but maybe we should start. Sediment is our number one tied to the soil in some way. We fles soils having persistently wet Ho;w we use it can make a ditches and water reservoirs. have a limited amount of soil subsoils, soils subject to over It increases floods and destroys pollutant today. It is mainly a difference. result of careless use of the but more and more people are flow or flooding, and shallow or There"is much in the news the quality of our soil and water using it. We are using it in new sandy soils which may allow- resources. soil. It can be prevented by today about "pollution" and 'im wise land use, correct farming and different ways. detergents and other pollutants proving the quality of our en Sediment comes from eroded methods and improved construc Isn't it time we started think to enter the gound water readily. vironment. " That means stopping tion habits. Simple things like pollution before it stops us. soil. Vfe think first of farmland ing and finding out more about as the source of sediment. protecting those raw roadside "that soil down there?* Thefirst Most of us think of pollution Eroded farmland is only a part * ditches, cuts and shoulders from place to go Is your Clinton Soil Local, county health officials, as garbage, rusty old cars, lit of the story. Sediment' comes s erosion are needed. Conservation District Office at who, have soil maps available and therefore know the location ter, sewage, or other wastes. from new roads and railroads The many new shopping cen 100 South Ottawa, St. Johns. Ask These are important sources of also. It comes from those raw, for Lloyd B. Campbell of the U.S. of these soils can better review ters, home sites, apartments subdivision plats and better re pollution. But, the "number one" unprotected road cuts, fill and and subdivisions can use the Soil Conservation Service. His enemy is soil. That's right- ditches. It comes from new sub- job is helping you and others in view the design of seepage fields same ways to stop the great for private sewage disposal sys increase in soil erosion that ls_ the Clinton Soil Conservation District work "with* the soil." tems. Knowing the location of literally choking us with sedi these soils is also essential to ment. It Is expensive in more •Man-he 'digs' it." long - range planning for public FHA helps landowners ways than one. Many soils In Clinton County sewage systems and for the con The soil needs to be con are somewhat poorly drained and trol of population density through sidered if we are to prevent the water moves through them subdivision design and zoning. with soil conservation sediment from clogging our slowly. Sewage easily clogs soil Soil Properties also figure By ANTHONY J. ESPER Ithaca; Anthony J. Esper, County streams and lakes. It needs'to pores. In such soils, private into the design of sewage disposal County Supervisor Supervisor and Mrs Lenora E. be considered when we dig our sewage disposal systems may lagoons and the control of ground Hindbaugh, County Office Clerk, wells. In dry sandy soils a shal back up or overflow causing ser water pollution. The Farmers Home Admini- i stration makes soil and water loans accompanied by technical management assistance to own ers or operators of farms and ranches including partnerships We Congratulate It's Our Aim and corporations to assist them in developing, conserving, and making proper use of their land the Clinton County Soil to help you keep your soil and water resources. Soil and water loans are made Conservation District . . . only to applicants who are unable in top productive shape. to obtain the credit they need and its farmers for the from private and cooperative Your cash income from sources at reasonable rates and excellent work they have terms. He must be a farm owner your farm depends on the or a farm operator who is of legal age. He also must have done in conserving our productivity of your soil. the character, industry and abil ity to carry out the proposed most precious natural re farming operation. Protect both by keeping Applications of eligible veter sources . . . our soil and ans are given preference. Both your soil well supplied veterans and non-veterans must water. meet the same requirements and with the nutrients it needs. qualifications for loans. Eligibility of an applicant is determined by an area committee of the Farmers Home Admini stration which consist of three farmers who know tfce local farm ing and creditconditions.Darrell E. Buck represents Clinton County on this committee. Loans may be used to drill wells and otherwise improve water , supply systems for irri gation, construct and repair ponds and tanks, ditches, and canals for irrigation; dig ditches and'install Jile to drain farm land. These loans may also be used to level land; carry out basic land treatment practices includ ing liming, fertilizing, and seed ing; subsoil or sod land; estab lish permanent pastures and farm forests. Use Zeeb Save With Our Early .Funds may also be used to Fertilizers Season Discounts build dikes, terraces,waterways, 'and other erosion control struc tures. Now is the time to be thinking of your spring fertilizer needs and there are still a few weeks to A borrower's total indebted ness on the farm, including the get ready, but why not come in now and get lined up on the fertilizer you will be needing and loan being made may not exceed save with our ... $60,000-or the normal value of- the security, whichever is less. The interest rate is 5 per cent; repayment period maynotexceed "Early Season Discounts" 40 years. An applicant in Clinton County can apply at the County FHA OUR AIM IS TO HELP YOU KEEP YOUR SOIL IN TOP PRODUCTIVE SHAPE office located in the USD A Build ing at 125 South Maple Street, Of the 34 million Americans ""who were classified by the Office ZEEB FERTILIZERS of Economic Opportunity aspoor in 1965, slightly, more" than 40 Page ]2 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Farm Tiling Does Crownvetch have a place in your anti-sediment plans? is Our R /E9L Business Emerald Crownvetch (Corun- make establishment easier but illa varia) is a tiny legume that ecotogq; seed production and harvest on has proved to be a good erosion these soils is extremely diffi control'.plant on many soils. It a beginning cult. Some good stands are being is long-lived, and should not be made on ditch banks but plants confused with the true vetches have litter vigor near the water (Vicia). ...and hope line or on "Seepy Spots.8 Emerald is the variety selected 2. Where possible shape the for its vigor and adaptation to Clinton Soil " bank to 1 1/2:1 to 2:1 slope the corn belt and was released before seeding. by the Soil Conservation Service Conservation^ and Iowa Agricultural Experi 3. When soil is more acid ment Station. District than PH 6.5 add at least one ton It has been tested in field of lime per acre. plantings and accepted for use fied seed this next growing sea 4. Inoculate seed with the for bank stabilization. In Mich son. _ ** specific culture for CROWN Over 21 Years igan we prefer the Emerald To insure ^a good stand, the VETCH (not one for vetch). variety as it has more seedling following factors must be con 5. Seed at 5 to 10 pounds per of Satisfied vigor, coarser stems and larger sidered: leaves than Pennglft, another acre. As Crownvetch has about Customers variety-which was developed in 1* Use of a light, droughty 110,000 seeds per pound with an Pennsylvania and is used on soil appears best for seed pro expected germination of 75 per many of their mountain highway duction. A heavy fertile soil will cent, about half of which are banks. hard seeds. Rates over ten pounds per acre (25 seeds per Plantings of Emerald were Bean concept square foot) are wasteful of seed. first made in Michigan in 1955. WE CONGRATULATE Clinton County Soil Nd fertilizer was used on these 6. If soil is extremely erosive, early plantings which resulted erroneous? add 15 to 20 pounds .of Tall Conservation District and the farmers of in slow establishment. We have "On the Ferden farm in Sagi Fescue seed per acre for sedi this area for their outstanding job of soil found that even on subsoils, a naw County, bean roots have ment control while crownvetch thin stand that is fertilized will been found at depths between is getting established. conservation . . . the preservation of our thicken and give complete soil four and five feet. Perhaps the 7. Fertilize with about 400 nation's wealth . . -. OUR SOIL. protection in about two years. concept that beans . are a shallow-rooted crop is erron pounds per acre of 0—25-25. If While there are almost 300" eous*—MSU Soil Science News fescue has to be used with acres of Emerald Crownvetch letter. Lee Ferden reported at Crownvetch, add about 30 pounds grown for seed in Iowa it has - the Annual Meeting in 1962 at of nitrogen to fertilizer applica James Burnham been in short supply. Cost of the VFW Hall, St. Johns, that tion. seed has-been about $5.00 a the 'underground drainage (tile)' 8. Avoid the use of 2-4-D Route 3, St. Johns Phone St. Johns 234-4045 pound and up, depending on quan for the farm was started in the sprays and do not mow over tity purchased. Seed growers in early 1900's with tile coming twice a year. It gets its name 7 miles north, 1 mile east, % mile north of St. Johns on other states are starting to pro into Chesaning on the railroad, Scott road. from the "crown" shaped flower duce seed. It is hoped that in a and he and his father hauling and vetch like leaves. Its mass few years more dealers will them home to the farm with a of pinkish flowers during much have the seed for sale. team and wagon. He/ also, re of the summer adds to the beauty Spend a minute In Michigan, Robert Moore has ported that the farm is tiled of many roadsides. Your en a field of foundation Emerald every four rods, and in some vironment will be better when Crownvetch that he expects to fields the laterals are closer more^bare areas are seeded to on a Merc harvest many pounds of certi- than four rods. Emerald Crownvetch. TAKE OFF ON A WILD BLUE SSVO-JET most area farmers choose Soil Erosion Structures built with See them at... . BEE'S CONCRETE BLOCKS SPORTS DIVISION Karber Block Company S. US-27 Phone 224-6100 Phone 224-2327 St. JOHNS 817 S. Church St. Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Page ]3 A SPECIAL SALUTE * *•*••••••••+ ^•••••••••••^ * *•••••••• ••••••••^ J To t/ie * * * * FEDERAL AGRICULTURE SOIL * * * CONSERVATION SERVICE * * and the * Outstanding Farmers of Clinton County **•••••*]?*••••• SPONSORED BY ^************^r J THE BUSINESSMEN AND MERCHANTS OF CLINTON COUNTY n LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING TWO PAGES V Page J4 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Page 75 CLINTON COUNTY'S FARMING LEADING INDUSTRY BACKBONE OF OUR NATION'S GREATNESS It is said that armies travel on their stomachs, but it's a fact that hunger breeds revolt and war. All progress, both socially and industrial, depends on a strong agriculture to back it up. Over the centuries the American farmer has excelled and our democ- . racy has grown to a greatness unsurpassed in history, our science and industry to know no match. This Message Sponsored by the Businessmen and Merchants of Clinton County BEE'S CHEVROLET & OLOSMOBILE 1 CENTRAL MICHIGAN LUMBER CO. 110 W. Higham DON & PEG'S GROCERY 407 N. Clinton St. Johns, Michigan 501 N. Clinton St. Johns St. Johns, Michigan . BOB'S AUTO BODY 800 N. Lansing HARR'S JEWELRY. St. Johns, Michigan 114 N. Clinton Avenue DURACLEAN SERVICE St. Johns, Michigan 403 S. Mead CLINTON TRACTOR, Inc. St. Johns, Michigan E. F. BORON COMPANY 108 E. Railroad 122 N. Clinton Ave. F. C. MASON COMPANY St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns; Michigan 200 E. Railroad" • EGAN FORD SALES, Inc. St. Johns, Michigan 200 W. Higham St. Johns, Michigan LANTERMAN INSURANCE ST. JOHNS FURNITURE CO. 200 W. State. . 118 N. Clinton St. Johns, Michigan MCKENZIE AGENCY St. Johns, Michigan 212 N. Clinton Ave. CLINTON NATIONAL BANK St. Johns, Michigan MARTIN BLOCK CORP. ST. JOHNS CO-OPERATIVE CO. & TRUST COMPANY 200 N Clinton Ave. St. Johns, Mich. N. Gilson Rd. - ' N. Clinton Avenue St. Johns, Michigan TRANSAMERICA TITLE INSURANCE CO. St. Johns, Michigan 117 E. WALKER ST, GALLOWAY'S USED TRACTOR St. Johns, Michigan STROUSE OIL COMPANY PARTS . BECK'S FARM MARKET 808 S. US-27 North US-27 . St. Johns, Michigan • St. Johns, Michigan North US-27 St. Johns, Michigan FOX IMPLEMENT COMPANY' C & H EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Inc. GUMAER LUMBER & COAL CO. MILLER FURNITURE COMPANY FINKBEINER'S PHARMACY MEL WARREN AGENCY 257 Man- Street 527 N. Ovid 218 El. Williams 118 E. Walker GOWER'S HARDWARE & ELEVATOR 128 N. Main 109 N. Clinton Fowler, Michigan - Elsie, Michigan — Ovid Michigan St. Johns, Michigan > Eureka, Michigan Fowler, Michigan r St. Johns, Michigan DARLING'S HARDWARE " FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSN. GUY'S SERVICE HERMANN'S MENS & BOYS IWEAR FRECHEN'SMARKET 103 E. Main " LEVEY'S JEWELRY 108 N. Main LOVE'S UPHOLSTERY SHOP 108 Brush THE KROGER COMPANY 7994 N. US-27 V 206 N. Clinton Elsie, Michigan . 125 E. Main St. Johns, Michigan Fowler, Michigan :-; •' 1164 S. Warren St. Johns,Michigan S. US-27 " » St. Johns, Michigan Elsie, Michigan Ovid, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan HUB MOTEL RTVARD NURSING HOME GAMBLE STORE ' 311 E.Higham 148 N. Main ELSIE LUMBER & BUH.DING DAVARN EQUIPMENT SALES, Inc. BUGGS BROTHERS LOCKERS 2451 N. US-27, • OVID CONVALESCENT MANOR 138 E. Main ST. JOHNS BUSINESS SERVICE St. Johns, Michigan ; Fowler, Michigan SUPPLIES, Inc. 4145 S. US-27 St. Johns, Michigan E.Cedar Elsie, Michigan 9480 E. M-21 Pewamo, Michigan •107 Brush..Street • St. Johns, Michigan Ovid, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan SAYLOR-BEALL MFC GAMBLE STORE CAINS. Inc* 400 N. Kibbee MATHEWS ELEVATOR CO. GENE'S IGA FOODLINER 108 N. Clinton 120 S. OvM 210 W. Higham St. Johns, Michigan 135 N. Bath St. Johns, Michigan Fowler, Michigan Elsie, Michigan DICK'S CLARK SUPER 100 St. Johns, Michigan 910S. US-27 MORIARTY LUMBER OF MICH., Inc. J & M RESTAURANT St. Johns 3026 W. M-21 CAPITOL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN. HUB TIRE CENTER SIMON BROTHERS TRUCKING 1411 N. US-27 119 E. Main JIM'S SUPER SERVICE , St. Johns* Michigan * 222 N. Clinton Ave. 11037 W. 2nd E. M-21 St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan ZEEB FERTILIZERS • Fowler, Michigan Elsie, Michigan GRATIOT FARMERS SUPPLY CO. * v Ovid, Michigan 208 W. Railroad 510 N. Lansing Street St. Johns, Michigan PENNEY'S PAINT & SUPPLY CAPRI MOTEL GLASPIE DRUGS LOZNAK PURE ODL St. Johns 1103 N. Clinton 1828 S. US-27 221 N. Clinton BECKER'S FURNITURE STORE ' 124 S. Ovid St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan 123 S. Main Elsie, Michigan Fowler, Michigan S & II FARMS BDLL O'SHAUGHNESSEY * PARR'S PHARMACY D. & B. PARTY SHOPPE 1930 W. French Road CHEVROLET, Inc. A. T. ALLABY INSURANCE St. Johns,Michlgan 201 N. Clinton , 224 N. Clinton 122 E. Main St. Johns,* Michigan 108'.: N. Clinton Aye. BECKER DEPARTMENT STORE ELSIE ELEVATOR CLINTON MACHINE St. Johns, Michigan St'. Johns, Michigan v 155 N. Main . 417 E. Elm 1300 S. Main DeWitt, Michigan Fowler; Michigan Elsie, Michigan Ovid, Michigan. CLINTON* CROP SERVICE. HOGLE PAINT CONTRACTORS J.' C. PENNEY COMPANY, Inc. FEDEWA BUILDERS, Inc. L > Forest Hill Road 300 S. Lansing Street 115. N. Clinton ' 6218 Wright Rd. , FOWLER BOWL TRI-AMI BOWL St, Johns, Michigan THE BRIGGS COMPANY, REALTORS . Westphalia, Michigan 980L East M-21 Stl Johns St. Johns, Michigan 200 W. State 252 N. Main Fowler, Michigan Ovid, Michigan Si. Johns, Michigan RONALD A. HENNING State Farm Insurance HETTLER'S MOTOR. SALES FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR * HAFNER'S ELECTRIC • WATT. FLORIST OVID FARMERS ELEVATOR ALAN R, DEAN HARDWARE, Inc. COWAN MERCURY SALES 100 S.' Lansing Street 812 E. State 300 N.' Clinton Avenue 133 N. Main "~ - ' ' 616.N.. Main (Homer and Dora Watt) 125 N. Main 506 N. Clinton Avenue -jFowIer, Michigan Ovid, Michigan St. Johns St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan . St. Johns, Michigan Fowler, Michigan Elsie, Michigan ~s~*. Page ]$ Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Outdoor recreation potentials appraised Appraising \he potential for In addition there are many zations for promoting and pub opment possibilities in this outdoor recreation is a most local business groups and in ec-otoflq: licizing outdoor recreation. county. essential step in planning to dividuals that are providing di- * 5. To help TAP'S (Technical 11. To be useful to bankers meet the outdoor recreation rect assistance in the develop a beginning Action Panels) and RAD's (Rural and other lenders in evaluating * needs of the Nation. Counties ment of the appraisal and in its ' Area Development groups) in ad .the financial needs and risks . throughout the United States are publication. Over half the na .. .and hope vising on rural development ac for local recreational develop making these local studies to tion's counties have finished tivities. ments. better determine their capabil- their appraisals. 6. To be useful in revising 12. To provide guidance to * ties to meet their share of In Michigan plans are moving Clinton Soil and improving the State Outdoor recreation and open space devel these needs. forward to have an appraisal Recreational Plans and in meet opments in or near urban devel The National Association of made for each county. So that Conservation ing the' requirements of Land opment (HUD) programs. Soil Conservation Districts fore this valuable information will^be and Water Conservation Fund 13. To provide factual infor saw this need a few years ago. available for planning purposes, District Act,(BOR), especially those plans mation on how to meet increas ' They helped pioneer and develop county groups are encouraged to for local projects that qualify ing demands for quality outdoor the evaluation form used by most have the information obtainable thereunder. recreational development in this counties in making their ap upon request. sources, such as climate, popu 7. To assist in economic de county. praisals. The* potentials for 12 kinds of lations of people, proximity and velopment planning by state, 14. To indirectly help stimu The local districts and the outdoor recreational develop access, and rural ownership and county, town, or township, and late the economy of this county U.S. Soil Conservation Service ments are examined separately. land use patterns. municipal governments, as well by pointing out the more needed technicians working with them Each development has different The objective—to make these as by local zoning boards and and practical recreational enter have taken the leadership in get- criteria for evaluation depending appraisals without long and cost planning commissions. prises that can be established. ly surveys—Is achieved by a Published appraisals are t ting the appraisal of potential upon the requirements of the 8. To identify specific projects reports developed. Assistance in activities involved. Some of the group familiar with the county available for Clinton County. and with the requirements of the and measures for resource-type Copies of the Appraisals may developing the appraisal is also criteria involve relationships to projects, in watershed projects, i provided by representatives of the various natural resources. different outdoor recreation de- be obtained by contacting adlrec- velopmente. This is essentially river basin surveys, multi- tor of the County Soil Conserva the various federal and state Others involve considerations of county economic development of agencies that serve the county. factors "other than natural re- a group judgment process sup tion District or a U,S.D.A. Soil ported by the factual informa districts and other resource- Conservation Service represen tion. The end result of this ap planning activities. tative who is assisting with the praisal process is a group of 9. To provide guidance to the work in the county in which you The World Will Know conclusions regarding the poten-. . local CES agricultural agent, have a particular interest. tials for future developments of SCS district conservationist, Clinton County Soil Conserva the Important kinds of recreation county ASCS Committee, and tion District Directors published areas and enterprises In your FHA representative. ' the Clinton Appraisal of Outdoor Us By Our Soil county. "~- 10. To serve as guidelines to Recreation Potential in June The appraisals of potentials individuals and groups inter 1968, copies are in all libraries for Outdoor Recreation Develop ested in the recreational devel in the county. ments and Inventories of Exist Yes, our strength is in our soil .. . ing Recreation Developments the responsibility for this strength Is in should be most useful at the FFA exhibits again the hands of our Soil conservation Dis local level and within the State trict and our farmers. We congratulate for the following purposes: the farmers of this area for their for ward step In preserving our strength . . . 1. To provide guidance to the at SCS annual meet the fertility of our .soil. local soil and water conserva tion districts in updating or sup The Clinton County Soil Con the workmanship is and how neat plementing long-range plans and servation Dlstrict'sannual meet it is. ing will again feature the Future in the development of' annual The judges this year are and.. .we look forward to serving work plans. Farmers of America Soil Con servation exhibit contest and is Edwin St, John, Chief, Agri their needs for satisfying the 2. To guide resource-oriented cultural Education of the Mich agencies in assigning priority one of the highlights of the Dis requirements of a trict's annual meeting. igan Department of Education; to recreation as it relates to Donald Schaner, assistant sec soil conservation their existing and future pro This year again, the prize retary of the Michigan Soil Con program. grams. money will be contributed by servation Committee; and Wood- 3. To give guidance in planning Don Bast, manager of the Clin row H. Barclay, area conserva various types of future outdoor ton Crop Service, located at tionist of the Soil Conservation recreation developments: M-21 and Forest Hill Road. Committee; andWoodrowH. Bar a. Private and public. Each one of the FFA chapters clay, area conservationist of the b. Individual or corporate .in the county high schools enter Soil Conservation Service, U.S. ownership. an exhibit and these entries are Department of Agriculture. c. Recreation complexes or then judged by a panel of three single enterprises. judges. Tickets for the annual meet 4. To give valuable.informa ing on Saturday Feb. 7, can be tion to municipal and county offi The exhibits are judged in the obtained from the district direc cials, and to local leaders of soil conservation story it tells, tors or they can be obtained from Chambers of Commerce, service on how clear and accurate the the district clerk at theSollCon- clubs, churches, educational or information is that is used, how servation office at 100 S. Ottawa ganizations, and youth organi attractive it is and how good Street, St. Johns. LET US ASSIST YOU Soil Conservation Is a Must in Your Yearly Conservation Programs We congratulate the Clinton County Soil Conservation District for GET YOUR SEED/NOW their outstanding job of conserving our soil. We support the farmers of this area and their conservation program. BADGER BRAND ALFALFAS Ctrtifiod Vomal C«ttJfi*a Ranfttr Home Furnishings r^°.. Grimm Alfalfa; Come in and check our complete line CLOVER I- of quality merchandise. Our products fnommotti Swo* Clover are sure to fill your needs . . , our LooHno Certified low, low prices will please you. Ahiko Clover Posture, Plow Down Juno Mixture* WE HAVE AN OUTSTANDING LINE OF HOME FURNISHINGS GRASS ., Timothy Brome '• tiling Boom Suites • Springs—Mattresses •HI-FI—Stereo • Dlnlnr Boom Saltei • Chairs All Seeds Are State Tested • Radios—TV • Dinette Sets • Occasional Tallies • Carpetlnj Mixing and Inoculating Service • Bedroom Suites ;• tamps • Small Appliances MATHEWS Elevator Co. BECKER'S Furniture Store FOWLEB Phone 582-2551 FOWLER Free Delivery "Phone 582-2161 V Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Page 17 New Yearbook Watershed protection prevented offers knowledge $1,700,000 in damages By ROBERT S. FELLOWS area planting, ponds, grassed- of nutrition Assistant State Consultant^ ecoCofjq; waterways, wildlife habitat man UJS, Soil Conservation Service agement, tile drains, and wood Agriculture has wrought a of. the book, describes the econ a beginning land improvement, has accounted miracle of plenty in the three omics of food from farm and sea Property damage totaling $1,- for approximately 180,000 acres centuries since that hungry and to check-out counter. The second 700,000 was prevented by water of land adequately treated." bleak winter which tested the section, "Buying- and Cooking shed projects in Michigan during ...and hope Pilgrims in a new land. Food," covers tjie major classes fiscal year 1969, according to Watershed protection projects Today our supermarkets teem of food such as meats and veg Arthur Cratty, State Conserva Clinton Soil in the United States have pre with such an array of foods that etables through the art of using tionist for the U.S. Soil Conser vented property damage totaling shoppers are often faced with spices and herbs. Many buying vation Service. Conservation $142 million since 1954, the UJS. delightful indecision. Yet mal tips and recipes are also pre "The watershed projects com Department of Agriculture re nutrition and undernutrition lin sented. The last section, "Food pleted and presently under con District ports. ger in our affluent society. Many and Your Life," is devoted main struction are doing an excellent In addition, these projects have Americans are too poor to buy ly to nutrition and the planning of job of watershed protection, flood sion from ditch and tile drainage. provided communities with rec an adequate diet. Others lack meals. Topics discussed include prevention, and water manage reation, industrial growth, and even an elementary knowledge basic food needs, creating good ment for which they were de "The installation of conserva tion practices In watersheds, other dividends, according toSoil of nutrition. If people are to do food habits, weight reduction, signed," Cratty said. Conservation Service Adminis their best and give their best, and ideas for stretching food such as contour farming, critical trator Kenneth E. Grant. dollars. "During the 1960's, 55 water they must be properly nourished. shed applications were received, This vital, basic need is the "Food For Us All" should be a 16 were approved for planning, He said, "Thousands of lives theme of the latest Yearbook of welcome ally in the nutrition and 11 were approved for oper and dollars will be saved In Agriculture "Food For Us All." education efforts -being waged ations. * Destruction years to come as the Soil Con Its 400 pages provide a store around the country by nutrition Of this number four projects servation Service and other house of information for those ists of USDA and other agencies. have been completed, and five agencies help local sponsors with who would feed their families The facts and figures marshalled more are under construction." of our land needed dams and land treatment nutritiously and economically. In here can help make a significant measures." the foreword, Secretary of Agrl- impact in improving our national These projects are carried . culture Clifford M. Hardin also well-being. But to reach this out by local sponsors with Soil Figures recently compiled expresses the hope that the new goal it is ultimately up to each Conservation Service assistance rruststop show that severe erosion has been Yearbook will "be a useful gadfly of us to choose foods wisely at under the Watershed and Flood curbed on 1.4 million acres, and to the American conscience," the store and table. Prevention Act (Public Law 566), We must halt land destruc 11.5 million tons of sediment one to "whet the appetite of "The total value of construc tion. Land (soil-food producing have been held out of streams Copies of.the 1969 Yearbook and off bottomlands. every reader for action in "Food For Us All" may be pur tion completed is $2,371,712," soil) are resources that the na achieving the goal of "Food For chased for $3.50 each from the Cratty continued. "The works of tion depends upon. The use of "While we cannot eliminate Us All." Superintendent' of Documents, improvement include eight flood- the soil must be planned in the flood damage, we can and have Government Printing Office, water retarding dams and 103 best interest of all the people. minimized some of the costs The Yearbook contains 46 miles of improved channels. chapters, rigorous in scholar Washington, D.C. 20402. Mem 300,000,000 people are expected of periodic flooding by support ships and accuracy yet written bers of Congress have a limited In addition, approximately 800 in the year 2000 in the United ing watershed projects in all in popular language. "Food From number of copies for free public side inlet structures were In States alone according to knowl states and Puerto Rico," Grant Farm to You," the first section distribution. stalled to prevent channel ero- edgeable teachers. concluded. STOP STREAM POLLUTION with a Correctly Installed DOUBLE Septic Tank and Drain Field . _ . - trie 2 in. STONE AND 2 in. STRAW A t*T 17 m. LIDS ^ . TO KEEP SOIL FROM | »£\ FILLING VOIDS 18 in. -24 in. cszzz: iv" / 2' FT. LONG <- 8 ft. -> \ 6 in. - 8 in. STONE I X SEPTIC TANK We Also Specialize in the Construction of We Build, Install and GRADE STABILIZATION STRUCTURES EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES Clean Septic Tanks BUNK FEEDERS DIGGING RANDOLPHS and SEPTIC TANK SERVICE North US-27 A Division of Randolph's Ready-Mix Dial 224-3766 St Page ]8 Wednesday, January. 28, 1970 inton County-90 minutes & Soil Conservation away from 75 pet. of state By KENNETH E. GR'ANT local' action aided by govern District Fiscal, Soil Conservation Service ment — is the key to entiancing community and environmental Living within 90 minutes' quality in the years ahead. driving distance of St. Johns are For years, Clinton County other inree-fourths of Michigan's 8.5 farmers have understood the $ million residents. many benefits of conservation, in '& Within that same radius stand .terms of.farm efficiency,* accomplishments some of the nation's great in productivity, _ and beauty. Now, dustries, productive forests, ef the benefits as well as the im Clinton County Soil Conservation District ficient farms, rapidly expanding perativeness of conservationare Fiscal Year 1969 cities, and promising opportuni being better understood in the ties for future development. supermarket, factory, and city THIS TO Realizing this, residentsof Clin hall. Increasingly, as urban ' YEAR ACRES DATE ACRES ton County can well understand dwellers seek space and pleasant District Cooperators • 54 8,607 902 146,393 how rapidly their area is chang surroundings, rural areas like Conservation Plans Prepared 37 5,058 728 122,277 ing and developing. Clinton County will hold greater Conservation Plans Revised 5 This intense rate of develop attraction. As newcomers arrive Soil Survey 87,908 261,940 ment, while helping keep pace in the coming years, conserva Conservation Cropping System 4,204 81,498 with the state's needs, is also tionists will have a role in guid Crop Residue Management * 2,833 38,330 making heavy demands on natural ing community development and Critical Area Planting 56 130 resources and threatening the land-use changes. ( . . Minimum Tillage ~ 2,814 39,060 qualify of the environment. Kenneth Grant In the 1970's, Clinton County Grass Waterways 2.4 84 For these reasons, the work the area's natural resources. landowners will face more con Land Smoothing 12 3,103 of the Clinton County Soil Con In cooperation with the Clinton servation questions as tillage, Tile Drains 636,338 ft. 10,662,740 ft. servation District—long an im County SCD, many local land methods change, farm equipment Grade Stabilization Structures 3 129 _ portant rural force — has as owners have taken advantage of changes, land ownership Field Windbreaks 10,668 ft. 205,438 ft. sumed even greater importance changes, and land uses change. Farm Ponds 25 114 , few assistance from the Soil Con in the past years. * • servation Service and other state Conservationists inMicbiganand Tree Planting 58 800 I am happy to join with the and federal agencies to overcome throughout the Nation willjace Woodland Management ~~ . 38 1,524 Clinton County News in salut serious problems of erosion, sometimes perplexing decisions Wildlife Habitat Management. *•. 68 , 2,134 ing the Clinton County SCDonits flooding, water management, and and challenges—in accommodat- Stripcropping, Field & Contour 59 1,455 achievements toward improving land use. The same approach- Continued below Cropland to Grassland 246 2,100 Cropland to Woodland 26 451 Cropland to Wildlife Recreation 82.5 3,855 Non Cropland to Wildlife Recreation* 18 840 Open & Field Ditches 18,260 ft. 479,762 ft. Land Adequately Treated 5,343 85,000 In addition to the above conservation practices, Elton Twork, Conservation Forester, Department of Natural Resources, gave woodland management assistance to several'cooperators, marking 1 trees for harvesting or culling, assisting on tree planting sites, varieties, insect, and weed tree control. TworJr also conducted a demonstration of walnut tree prunnlng for ACP practice B-1Q. Technical assistance was given to 152 farmers who cooperated with the Agricultural Conservation Program, which is admini strated by the ASCS office in St. Johns. Eight pooling agreements or drainage groups were included, with a total of 23 farms in the groups. This assistance included site selection, layout, supervision of installation and certification of these conservation practices. Participation in this program is "voluntary, and all farmers are eligible to take part. The Soil Survey party leader met with the staff from the follow ing county offices: Road Commission, Drain & Engineering, Zoning, Health, Assessing,, and a staff member for Tri Regional Planning Commission to study the uses of the advanced copies of-the soil "survey field sheets, and preliminary legend book. The district clerks worked to put these copies of the soil survey field sheets into a usable form for these county offices, and township super visors. , These accomplishments were made possible by the combined efforts of the cooperating land owners, the directors of the Clinton County Soil Conservation District, and technical staftprovided by the US Soil Conservation Service, and other cooperating agencies. LLOYD B. CAMPBELL, and Soil Conservation Award Winners: District Conservationist. WILLIAM J.' VONDRASEK MARVIN SIMON CLINTON COUNTY - Continued THE COBB FARM GREEN MEADOW FARMS ing new and growing industries, along the small streams in Clin OVID-ELSIE F.F.A. GERALD J. POHL in properly caring for the one ton County. CHARLES SIMON hundred million more Americans Problems developing in FRED SYKORA - expected within 30 years, and in rapidly urbanizing areas don't ANTHONY J. SCHNEIDER ROBERT J. WILCOX reducing pollution and retaininga obs'erve political boundaries. wholesome environment. People in Clinton County, there District cooperators — rural, fore, will need to work closely urban, andsuburban—canpower- with their neighbors in Eaton SEE as FOR »•... fully influence the steps Clinton and Ingham Counties to achieve GRAIN and BEAN HANDLING MICH. CERTIFIED SEEDS County .will take to meet what genuinely wholesome com - may be its most demanding munitles. COMPLETE LINE OF FARM BUREAU PRODUCTS challenge. The most perceptive judgment will be required to Vision and planning are keys to FARM BUREAU PETROLEUM PRODUCTS-COAL a successful future. Soil Conser COMPLETE FERTILIZING SPREADING decide exactly what the com munity objectives are, and how vation Districts, like Clinton HERBJCIDES AND APPLICATION to achieve them. County's, possess both the ex perience and the capability to BULK FEED DEUVf RY SERVICE , Water management will be handle major roles in future ef come increasingly important Jo forts. I am confident that, with Clinton County, with further Michigan's abundant resources, Serving Farm People Some way Everyday urbanization already underway. we can make the most of all New houses, streets,1 and shop our opportunities to improve the ping centers reduce the soil's environment. normal intake of water, and thus force" exposed, soils to. absorb NO CHANCE ST. JOHNS CO-OPERATIVE CO. or drain'' greater cand - greater amounts of surface water. With People who worry too much out' proper care, floods will in Ph. 224-2381 about the future often overlook N. CLINTON ST. JOHNS crease in frequency and severity the tasks of the present. Page ]9 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Two honored from Clinton for soil conservation Two representatives of the ing methods and equipment since award winning Clinton County 1917. Soil and Water Conservation Dis In addition to tours of the trict last year were honored at 10,000 acre ranch, the winners the 22nd annual Goodyear Farms visited scenic and historical sites Soil Conservation Awards pro in the Phoenix area and enjoyed gram. the facilities of the country club Ray Warner of St. Johns and resort. Clarence Manning of Eagle, were The Clinton District, was a mo n g 106 conservationists judged the outstanding soil and honored during a four day visit water conservation district in to Goodyear Farms andThe Wig Michigan in~1968. wam, a desert resort in Litch field,* Ariz. Warner was named man of the year among landowners co The two Clinton represen operating in the district's pro tatives joined winners from 50 gram of resource development. states and Puerto Rico and na Manning is a member of the tional leaders of the conserva winning district's governing tion movement for discussions, board. sightseeing, recreation and tours Since the soil conservation a- of the farms. wards program was instituted in Goodyear farms has been a 1947, more than 1,900 award pioneer in desert agriculture and winning conservationists have a proving ground for new farm visited G,oodyear Farms. Two nationally-recognized conservationists from Clin ton County last year discovered that tooth cotton picking and divot digging can be farm chores. Ray Warner, St. Johns, (left) and Clarence Manning, Eagle, (right) were among 106 grand award winners being honored at the 22nd annual Goodyear Soil Conservation ".Awards Program at * Litchfield Park, Ariz. They are shown with George Busey, vice president and general manager of Goodyear Farms, which includes 10,000 acres of irrigated farmland and The Wigwam, a desert resort with two 18-hole champion ship golf couses among its recreational facilities. WE BELIEVE IN SOIL CONSERVATION ON ANY INTERNATIONAL CUB CADET EQUIPMENT, ATTACHMENTS OR ACCESSORIES WHEN YOU PURCHASE A NEW INTERNATIONAL CUB CADET LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTOR Buy a new 72, 104, 105, 124 or 125 Cub Cadet tractor and you get a full $100 allowance on the purchase of any International Cub Cadet attach ments. Now is the time to buy that ngw snow thrower or know blade—it'll cost you $100 less—and you can be sure of a clear walk and driveway all winter! This offer is good for all other Cub Cadet equipment, . We are Here to Serve You too. Mowers, carts, ro to tillers, box scrapers, rakes "s—all rate $100 allowances when purchased with •Seeds *FerU!izer-bagged and bulk Cub Cadet tractors. • 1 Come tn today LIMITED TIME ONLY! •Anhydros Ammonia *Feed and Farm Supplies •Grain and Seeds ; " * GOWER'S OVID ROLLER MILLS "' EUREKA Phon« 224-2953 39-2 OVID Ph. 862-5111 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ S~ Page 20 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Scholarship winner Wacousta Mrs Edward KraIt-€37-W39 writes of Higgins Lake Mr and Mrs Robert Cramer of Lansing were Sunday dinner I wish to express my gratitude development and outdoor educa guests of Mr and Mrs Howard for awarding me your scholar tion were discussed, before the McDonough. ship to attend the Conservation exam. _ Members and officers of the School at Higgins Lake. I deeply Enough for the topics and the Wacousta Order of Eastern Star appreciated the., opportunity of .trips. I considered the nightly attended their school of instruc participating in this fantastic discussion groups to be the most tion in DeWitt , Monday even one week program. valuable session. Each day from ing, given by Grand Conductress The morning classes went 7 to 10 p.m. we'd meet in di Sister Florence Adair. from 8 to 11:30. The afternoon vided groups-K-3, 4-8, 9-12. N o school Friday, Jan. 23, in classes were only *l-2 hours We would apply what we had Wacousta School. long with the rest of the after learned or realized during the In spite of the weather and noon devoted to the various trips day, what would-be valuable in roads Saturday evening 56 attend in the area. our own school systems. ed the Wacousta Order of Eastern Monday's class topics were Various jources for resource Star Winter Frolic night at the on Michigan's geological back materials and assistance (such Temple. A variety program of vo ground, land usage and ^misuse, as your office) at the local level cal numbers, piano duets, skits and ecology. The afternoon trip were emphasized. A- school site and a girls' barber shop quartet was to pine plantations for apply development or an outdoor edu from Lansing Community Col ing ecological ideas. cation center seemed to be the lege was presented by the Kraft Tuesday's topics were on most convenient, economical and family. Refreshments were water—its management and to enriching for a school system. served by Mr and Mrs Frank Marsha Putnam and Walter VanDien, day's problems. In the afternoon I collected many materials such Wright, Mr and Mrs Howard conservation educationalist, at Higgins* we journeyed about Houghton as pamphlets and folders that McDonough and Roger Waldo. Lake studying its pollution prob will be very valuable. If your Clyde Chamberlin had surgery Lake. lems, and visiting the pike office desired, I would be glad in St. Lawrence Hospital last spawning area, to share the materials as some* weekend, Godfrey: Wednesday, we discussed rec are above the elementary level. A Congregational family pot- Bridgeville reational uses versus natural A photo of Walter VanDien, luck dinner will be served Wed By Mrs Thelma Woodbury usage. The afternoon -journey Conservation Educationalist for'nesda y Jan. 2JI 6:30 p.m. at the leave it a ended at Hartwick Pines after the'Department "of Natural Re Wacousta Community United Mr and Mrs Bruce Hulbert visiting various State Parks and sources, and myself will appear Methodist Church. Father Julian and sons were Saturday even little better State Forest Campgrounds. along, with this article. He is of the Retreat House will show ing guests of Mr and Mrs Doug a film. -The Hand" followed by Arthur" Godfrey, television and Quality-of our environment was; only one "of the many friends las Hulbert and family. the topic for Thursday. After a gained during this week. The a discussion and question period. radio personality in a congres 1 Mr and Mrs Henry Schmid Sr. study on the AuSable watershed, ideas that were exchanged be Special movies will be provided- spent Sunday, January U with sional appearance in support of in the basement for the children. a $1 billion water pollution con a 24-mile canoe trip was wel tween the personnel were as his sister, Mrs Florence Lang- comed. * _, valuable as the resource people The public is invited. don of Owosso. trol appropriation: *As a pilot, as a farmer, as a sailor, and as Finally on Friday, school-Site from each type of department in The Wacousta Lodge No. 359 Mrs Olive Anthony of Lansing a hunter and fisherman, I am the Department of Natural Re will do special degree work sources. and Mrs Ireme Crowell of Elsie_ terribly concerned about water A farm without a plan is like Thursday evening, Jan. 22, atthe called on Mr andMrsJohnWood pollution'* — on man's steward a ship without a rudder. Contact The values and attitudes to Temple at 8 p.m. bury and Mr and Mrs Henry ship of the earth:MThe only con your local Clinton County SCD wards environmental education Mr and Mrs Edward Kraft Schmid Sr. Sunday afternoon, en- tribution man can make is to or Soil Conservation Service to that I perceived through this one and Mr and Mrs August Schlack route to their home at Houghton leave his piece of ground a little day. They will be glad to help incredible week are invaluable. of Lansing called on Mrs«Wil- Lake. better than he found it." you in any way possible. Thanks again for making pos liam Clingenpeel near Wheeler sible this enriching experience. Sunday afternoon.,, Sincerely, Mrs Josephine Husted enter tained her bridge club Tuesday Farmers Petroleum MARSHA PUTNAM evening. Tank Wagon Service Now Available For Diesel Fuel, Fuel Oil & Gasoline AT OUR FACILITY IN ST. JOHNS WE CARRY IN STOCK-TIRES, BATTERIES & RELATED ACCESSORIES I FARMERS PETROLEUM PHONE 224-7900 3520 W. M-21 . ST. JOHNS, MICH. r- Wednesday, January 28, 1970 „ _ Page 21 Role of conservation cHangecl By WOODROW H. BARCLAY sedimentation has proven to be tenance of water flow in streams environmental plan and arear e to attain a standard of living USDA cheaper than cleaning sediment or underground channels, educa essential to a dynamic com free of pollutants and full of the Soil Conservation Service and debris out of the ditches, tion and research, and the ever munity. Conservation of environ richness of living provided b> Conservation evolved from a rivers and harbors. important eye appeal, quietness mental quality is of primary our resources. Without conser concept of preservation to one A third environmental im and solitude. importance in an over-all plan vation, nations and cultures have requiring the wise use of reprovemen t would be to provide These proposals are a part of proposing to me.et the needs of been eradicated. It need not hap sources. The rational use of the open areas for recreation, main a comprehensive land use and all community residents if they pen here. environment in order to achieve the highest quality of living is a newer concept. Our environment is simply the community or neighborhood in which we live and includes the complex biolog Tractor Power is... ical and physical features of the landscape which surrounds us. In addition to the necessities of life which support us such as NYLON POWER-GRIP air, soil and water, we require fulfillment of an aesthetic sense REGoodrich from our environment. Conser REAR TRACTOR TIRE vation satisfies this requirement 1 by helping to make the environ ment fit to live in. Without con servation we experience exploi tation and deterioration of the community resources. WEAR! E! Fifty years ago, we had a number of large cities but in general we were a nation of Call us for FAST, EFFICIENT small communities spread over the wide countryside. One could ON-THE-FARM burn trash and leaves in the backyard or brush in the fields. PRICE! No one complained unless the lady next door had just hung out TIRE SERVICE! her wash, or the fire burned off the neighboring countryside. No 13.6-38/12-38 one minded if the neighbor threw garbage over the fence to feed 4 PLY the pigs and chickens. One could float cans or bottles down the creek and sink them with a few well aimed shots and no one 72 cared. 80 *FED. 6.11 Today, it is easier to be ob noxious by doing these things than it was 50 years ago. We simply have more people using Installed Free space and other resources at a rate which is rapidly reaching the point of no return. Because We'll fixyou r lira on the spot or leave you a of the population explosion the FREE B.F.Goodrich LOANER to use while we Chloride Extra effective size of the world is repair your tire. shrinking while communities axe Save on all your Farm Tires at Hub • expanding. DON'T LOSE VALUABLE WORKING TFMEI Man's activities using more and more resources inevitably _ lead to more and more waste " products. Disposal of these IMPROVED waste products has led to pollu tion in its manyforms—air pollu ALL NEW! tion, water pollution, soil pollu FOR tion—in general, polluting our environment and offending the aesthetic senses. B.F.Goodrich Proposals to halt the rapid WEAR deterioration of our environment NYLON and .are evolving as pollution control measures. Some of these demand Farm Wagon control of pollution at its source. IMPLEMENT PERFORMANCE Reclamation of waste products before they become detrimental TIRE in the air, soil, or water can be • Cirrlu llmr Indi wit* lit* accomplished by 'reprocessing rtlllnf Militant! MEW MULTI-WHS • WIdi trtatf fir titra flrtatto wastes at their point of origin. FROHnRACTORTlRE 6 00-16 • Blip trnd wr Ingtr wear 4 Ply This idea is receiving attention • Wide center tread in the manufacturing industries. 950x14 wears longer Exchange .. 6 ply • wider tread tor wore Another effort needs to be SPECIAL FARM 19" uniform wear Plus directed at the source of sedi Fed. $1.27 $.98 NYLON and bruise breaks mentation in' our streams and > Trash shield to prevent lakes by anchoring soil in place. rubble trom lodgine. .,- This is not just a job for the FREE, Fast Mounting between tire bead andrlffl • StronEercaslnetortsist farmer. More sediment has been CROP PAYMENT TERMS bruises, impact weans FREE, FAST MOUNTING produced in certain watersheds Call us for ON-THE-FARM SERVICE CROP PAYMENT TERMS by urban development in five Call Us ttr On-The-Farm.rtre Service years than had occurred in the previous 100 years when the land was farmed. Prevention of WE CONGRATULATE THE CLINTON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT and the farmers of this area for their outstanding job in soil conservation. Leadership in this ecoCogq: cause is truely deserving of the highest award. a beginning ... and hope Clinton Soil The Hub Tire Center Conservation CHARLES WEBER, Manager North US-27 District Phone 224-3218 Page 22 •Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Watershed plans keys to quality By WILLIAM MAYERS completed. We hope this last management within the Clinton meeting, Arthur Cratty, state District Treasurer 15 per cent can be worked out in County Soil Conservation Dis conservationist for the US Soil the forseeable future. trict and improve our environ Conservation Service, most The District's goal .for the Stoney Creek Watershed—ap ment by 1980. likely will haye more informa decade of the 70's is to maintain proved by state Soil Conserva The speaker at the annual tion for us on these watersheds. the quality of our environment. tion Committee and referred to We, as Directors, like to think USDA. We are awaiting planning that you, as a, cooperator (food authorization from the Federal producer or non-agricultural Government. Our 'disposable' operator), could improve the Looking Glass Rivet Water quality of your environment. shed—applications submitted to How? Michigan Soil Conservation By applying conservation Committee on -May 8, 1969 by world: will it practices that fit into the small Ionia, Shiawassee, Ingham, watershed program (P.L; 566), Livingston, Eaton, and Clinton Cover crops for sediment con District Directors and with each trol, tile drainage for uniform Drain Commissioner as Co- mean our doom? water flow, and grass cover for Sponsor s—Technical review By DARWIN ROOT we all face. President Nixon is construction sites for water flow conducted by State Soil Conser Mid-Michigan District presently studying a federal pro with no sediment are a few of vation Committee determined Health Department A gram to instigate action to cope the soil conservation practices that it was eligible-as P.L. 566 with the situation. Governor Mil- that come to mind as I review project.^ - Gov. Milliken recently held a. Governors Conference on Solid liken demonstrated his interest the District's small watersheds The, State Committee sug by sponsoring the recently held program since our last Annual William Mayers Waste, problems in Michigan. gested informational meetings The theme of the conference am Solid Waste Conference. Plan Report. children had taken the stones to learn if there is enough in-' ning Commissions have been Muskrat Creek watershed- used for rip-rap and moved them plified the need of a solution to terest in Water Management for a problem which has been plagu making studies concerning this project construction completed into the bottom of the channel the river and its branches before problem in relation to our region 1961—Annual maintenance in for a small dam in one location. ing man since his creation, "How they would refer the application to dispose of his waste.* We and our county, kocal govern spection made this summer found A few minutes of fast work by to the Department of Agricul ment is now beginning to look at project doing a satisfactory job are now living in a "disposable* several on the committee re ture, Soil Conservation Service. world* this situation with much more for people in this watershed. moved the obstruction and re District Directors, Drain Com concern. County Drain Commissioner and placed the stones into the rip missioners, Steering Commit- - Technology in this sense may maintenance committee will rap on the curve of the channel. tees, and MSU Extension are in very well mean our doom, es Solid waste management is-fast make inspections each year or Upper Maple River Water the process of conducting these pecially in light of the new al most indestructible plastics, etc. becoming our number one En after a severe rainstorm. shed—work plan completed—now suggested meetings for all the vironmental Pollution problem. Catlin waters Watershed- in the Bureau of BudgetinWash people in this Watershed. which will almost never decay. At this pace, in a few short project completed November, ington. It is hoped that the auth A public meeting conducted by The\old adage, "Better late 1968—First maintenance inspec orization needed for the con years, our affluent society will than never,* seems to have been the State Committee will be be standing knee deep in its own tion made this summer, and struction money to prepare de scheduled in the near future. coined to fit this dilemma. Man several minor items were re tailed engineering plans for bid waste, unless something is done agement practices that could With the continued coopera now. paired. letting will occur soon. tion of all agencies (township, haye relieved the problem 10 One item that the men on the Lover Maple River water We have the technology to cope years ago are now going to end village, city, county, state, and with this problem but lack the maintenance committee could shed — Hayworth Creek and federal), we can, by working up costing us twice as much to not understand was why some brant hes—work plan 85 per cent willingness and public support to day to implement a similar plan. together, improve the water start a solid waste control pro gram on its way. The govern It will probably cost us four mental agencies are now begin times as much 10 years from ning to realize the dilemma that now. 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High Calcium Agricultural Limestone! .PCA can save you hundreds of dollars a year! Contact your local PCA office today. PRODUCTION CREDIT Call Us Collect About Your Liming Problems — 616-763-9541 ASSOCIATION V BERNARD MILLER, Mgr. CHENEY LIMESTONE CO. ST. JOHNS Phone 224-3662 P.O. Box 6 BELLEVUE 6- -^ Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Page 23 Soil scientist mapped 8,000 acres in JIM FEENSTRA hensive planning program must Soil Scientist ecotogq; examine not only how soils are Soil Conservation Service now used W how they can best - be used and managed. This re In 1969 only about 8,000 acres a beginning quires detailed soil survey to were mapped by a Soil Scientist gether with planning and engir of the Soil Conservation Service, ...and hope neering interpretations of that USDA m Clinton County, Most of survey. the, acreage was on scattered It may prove costly to develop farms In Westphalia and Lebanon Clinton Soil and put into effect land — use townships. It also includes a de plans if soils characteristics and. tailed soil survey around the Conservation topography are Ignoredrln addi cities of Maple Rapids and West tion, irreplaceable damage may phalia to be used for planning District be done to the land and water purposes. resources of the community. Soil properties strongly in prepare a map which shows the Soils are a most important fluence the way man uses land. locations of the various kinds of physical consideration in sound Historically, the study of soils soil and report which describes land use planning. has related to their use for agri each soil type and its properties. Soil properties are extremely * culture and forestry with little Since these soil surveys are a important in relation to sanita attention given to ways.solls In basic scientific inventory, they tion when waste products such as. fluence other uses of the land. can provide valuable Information domestic sewage, industrial Lloyd B. Campbell, District Conserva^ This situation has now changed. needed for land use planning, wastes, or garbage are to be Soil surveys are. now being in highway location and design, park placed in or on the soil. The tionist, SCS checking soil interpretations terpreted for use by engineers, and open space planning, sub most widespread and important from the soil map in a conservation farm planners, conservationists, division layout and'dtssigns. plan problem of this kind is dpmostic plan for possible non-agricultural uses for realtors, sanitarians, and ning and design of sewage dispos sewage disposal through private others. al facilities, zoning and other sewage systems using septic a new owuer and cooperator of the Clinton Soil • surveys are based upon land use controls, as well as for tanks and seepage fields. County Soil Conservation District. carefu.1 field and laboratory agricultural and forest land use studies of the physical, chemical, planning and management. - and biological properties of Soils are an irreplaceable re soils. Field surveys are used to source. Therefore, any compre- Soil Conservation is YOUR Responsibility 4ft u**U ACT NOW! OrvilleX.. Beachler, Soil Conservation Technican, SCS checking his tile survey for spacing of laterals with-the soil mapping units in the conservation farm plan. Also making sure acreage planned to be drained CONGRATULATE — is within the legal watershed, and drain the Clintrn County Soil Conser age district. vation District and area-farmers for their excellent job in con serving the soil. . 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Page 24 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 Your soil conservation district offers land 'Medicare' program By RUSSELL G. HILL ment. This will involve a great Executive Secretary variety of practices, depending State Soil Conservation upon the capability of the land Commission and the goal of the landowner, A record of the inventory and the A physical check-up, a pre treatment program is called a scription for treatment and a conservation plan. It will be pre plan for therapy for your land pared by the district and pro are available from your Soil vided the landowner for his use Conservation District. and guidance. Many districts can- You don't have to be 65 and also assist the landowner if trees, retired to receive it. Any owner shrubs, special grasses or of land with soil and water con specialized equipment are servation problems may volun needed. tarily request and receive this help from his soil conservation The applicant may hot neces district. sarily be a farmer since the district is interested in soil and There are 84 districts in 82 water problems wherever they Michigan counties. occur.' District cooperators in Like Medicare, there's no di clude school districts, utilities, rect charge for this assistance. sub-division, builders, indus Any landowner with soil or sur tries and public lands. Land uses face water conservation prob vary from food and fibre produc lems may use the land doctor— tion to tree farms, golf courses Congratulations his soil conservation district. Russell G. Hill and trout ponds. His application for help will through the Agricultural Conser The Soil Conservation District Congratulations to the Clinton Coun be considered by -the district vation Program of the Agricul is a legal entity of state govern board and arrangements made tural Stabilization and Conserva ment charged with giving assist ty Road Commission and staff for seeding for the District Conservationist tion Service. ance to all landowners with soil or sodding their road-sides along new to visit his property. Technicians Even loans for applying soil conservation problems involv of the U.S. Soil Conservation and water conservation practices ing—(1) Reduction of erosion and construction. Pictured is the sodding Service assigned to the district may be available from the Farm water sedimentation due to wind on Tallman Road south of the new Maple will work with him to inventory ers Home Administration and the and water; (2) Treatment of mis problems, decidelon-a conserva Bureau of Internal Revenue will used land so it will produce River Bridge. Critical area seeding of tion plan, and if necessary, pro consider certain practices as valuable products; (3) Mainten vide assistance in putting the deductible from income taxes. ance of soil productivity for food new cuts keeps sediment out of the newly plan into action. The district This is land use -medicare and fibre; (4) Management of constructed road side ditches and cul may also have available certain surface water; and (5) Changes materials and specialized equip at work. verts. This soil conservation practice The land check-up will include in land use depending upon cap ment which it rents to landowners ability of the land and goal of the for applying needed practices. such items as soil texture, depth can keep construction sediment out of of favorable root area, surface landowner. our county ditches, rivers, and lakes. Cost-sharing of practice ap and ground water conditions, de The five local district direc plication may be arranged gree and extent of erosion, land tors who govern the district are slope, lime and fertilizer re elected by local people and serve quirements. without salary. The chief limitations to various, This so-called land medicare land uses will then be determined program has been in operation and the capability of each piece in Michigan since 1938 and more FORD'g of land will be decided. Next than 55,000 landowners have will come recommended treat taken advantage of this service. SOIL CONSERVATION IDEAS Saves You Money.. F-100 RANGER OUR PICKUPS WORK LIKE TRUCKS GOOD FARM MACHINERY AND RIDE LIKE CARS For a light duty pickup, stake, platform or chassis^ cab truck that Pays You Dividends! delivers heavy-duty service see Egah Ford. For economy there are We salute the farmers of Clinton Count/ for the 240 or 300 cubic-inch sixes that squeeze maximum mileage from their outstanding conservation job and support each gal Ion .of gas. For performance/ there are the 302- or 360- the Clinton County Soil Conservation District. cubic inch V-S's. All of Ford's light truck engines are designed to operate on regular gasoline* Come on in to Egan Ford arid find out what's happening in light-duty trucks . CLINTON TRACTOR EG AN FORD SALES, Inc. SALES 200 W. Highgm St. Johns Ph. 224-2285 MASSEY-FERGUSON — NEW IDEA EQUIPMENT 108 E. Railroad ST. JOHNS Ph. 224-3082 Wednesday;- January 28, 1970 ^ Page 25 i Maple River plans reviewed 1 . By ROBERT S. FELLOWS multiple-purpose channel im-" remove excessive soil moisture, The practices will reduce Assistant State Conservationist provement for tlood prevention and wildlife habitat improve sediment deposition in the chan ecoCojjq; and drainage is planned for the ments. nels, and the drainage, practices The watershed work plans for watershed. *.*,*' . The plans include treatment will improve agricultural effi a beginning the Upper Maple River Water These improvements will in of 32,000 acres of cropland, ciency. shed have been completed and clude work on the.'upper end of 750 acres of grassland, 535 The recreational practices reviewed-by agencies oftheFed- the Maple River, plus work on acres of wildlife land, 575 acres ... and hope eral and State governments. . will provide for the fulfillment the major tributaries. of recreation land, and 2,700 of the area's recreation poten Arthur H, Cratty, state Con Soil and^watef' conservation acres of forest land. tials. servationist for the U.S. Soil practices will be installed by The establishment of conser Clinton Soil Conservation Service, announced Other practices such as landowners to insure optimum vation practices Is essential to hedgerow planting, wildlife hab Conservation that the watershed work plans use • of - the land.- These jtnclude the proper functioning and use are being transmitted to the itat development with grasses, measures, to reduce runoff and of the structural measures as trees and shrubs will benefit District United States Bureau of the Bud erosion, special measures to planned.. , get. wildlife. From the Bureau of the Bud get, the work plans will go to Congress, Cratty said. The watershed work plans, developed under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, include measures for flood prevention, agricultural drain age, fish and wildlife and rec SOIL CONSERVATION reation. The sponsors of the multiple- purpose "^project are the Maple River Inter-County Drainage A STRONG ROOT FOR GROWING Board, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the three soil conservation districts of Gratiot, Clinton and Shia wassee Counties. Floodwater damage, impaired drainage,- and the lack of out- . door recreation are the"" major watershed problems. In order to alleviate flooding and provide water-based rec reation, two multiple-purpose dams for flood prevention, fish and wildlife, and recreation are planned; The recreation facilities will be available to approximately one-half million people living within a 40-mile drive of the watershed. Fourteen miles of levees, with channel improvement and four pumping stations will provide a 25-year level of flood protec tion.. These works of improve ment will begin at US-27 and •'terminate at Bannister. The pumping stations and col lection ditches behind the levees will also provide for agricultural drainage. An additional 40 miles • of activities ^"c"J? Keeping good soil in our fields is a major problem heavy of this nation. We. join with farm leaders in recommending The Future Farmersof Amer ica - in Clinton County high schools have been very active good soil conservation procedures. Take advantage of the in' conservation projects spon sored by the Clinton County Soil C onser vation District. The annual Soil Conservation advice and assistance of the soil conservation authorities Exhibit contest, held at the dis trict's annual meeting was won by the Ovid-Elsie Chapter with and the many agricultural businesses in this area. And, for the Bath Chapter second. The' Clinton County Soil Con servation District's annual soil judging icdntest, held on the Ken more productive farming and better farm living, put Frlcke. farm, April 11, was won by the St. Johns FFA Chapter and Pewamo-Westphalia' Chap Reddy Kilowatt, your electric servant, to work, too* ter was second. Ken Eldridge of the St. Johns Chapter was the individual winner. The Ovid-Elsie Chapter won the first'woodland judging con-. : test held at the Ovid-Elsie consumers : School forest.. This contest was also, sponsored by the Clinton : County Soil C6nservation Dis-' Power trict. "**- Page 26 Wednesday; January 28, 1970 County threatened with loss of its tree-covered land By JACQUES J. PINKARD are used to analyze, correlate Woodland Conservationist and present the findings. f U.S. Soil Conservation Service Michigan's forested lands are a hGQWiriiriQ capable of producing trees for Tree-covered land in Clinton various commercial products of County may become a lost or . '.. and hope wide variety without damage to locked-up resource unless the other values. Clinton, on the owners of the land establish a threshold of 1970 stands with goal to prevent it. more than 45,000 acres of the ? Clinton Soil land in trees according to the This goal can only be achieved Conservation most recent Conservation Needs through citizeninterestlncapita Inventory by the US. Soil Con Elton Twork, district forester, lizing the resource. Potential servation Service. Michigan is productivity should be one of District one of the states with major shows how to prune a walnut tree at the primary guides to manage forest potential and thus Clinton a demonstration held at the Willis Kosht ment that will achieve the goal. should be considered as a county Interpretations developed on a vice through local offices, such with potential for forest develop farm in Ovid Township. This farm may soil-by-soil basis is one way ment. the U.S. Soil Conservation Ser- as the one in St. Johns staffed become part of the tree farm system. by District Conservationist Lloyd What happens will depend on B. Campbell, assists landowners the importance that each one and operators,, of Us places on the ultimate SCS can provide- this service use of the land. Such things as to landowners of all classes of sound reflection and dispersion land and land uses in the Clinton and absorption, habitat improve AUCTION County Soil Conservation Dis ment for man, natural beauty, trict; forest, woodland, and wood- habitat forwildlife, pollution con lot are no 'exception. Nationwide trol or water level management the SCS has for many years been are important and so is the gathering woodland and soil data. production of wood for forest Standard procedures, first de products* vised in the'MO's formally re . Per'capita use of forestpro- vised from time to time and ducts and world population con brought into Michigan about 1955 tinue to rise rapidly. The pro 6 miles west and 3 l/o south of Shepherd, or 7 miles jected increase does not guaran tee that Michigan or Clinton - north of Riverdale on Green Rd. . County will automatically play Million acres a leading role in supplying the Reason for Selling: Having bought farm and complete needs. lost^a year Management must be more in inventory from John Goodwin, will sell surplus ma tensive than it is at present Every 24 hours by the clock if it is to keep ahead of use. chinery that we don't need America is losing to development When soil woodlandproductivity some 3,333 acres of priceless interpretations are the basis for natural land. This loss amounts land owner/operator decisions on to roughly one million acres a land use and treatment there is Saturday/ Jan. 31 year. These lost acres are going a better opportunity to make into strip cities, subdivisions, private forestry pay. 1:00 p.m. highways, shopping centers, Each landowner/operator commercial buildings, airports, should make sure that potential and marinas. The tragic part of to grow a crop of wood is used 450 Int. gas, live P.T.O., fast hitch this alibis that once our green efficiently by the best kind of islands of nature are gone . .. trees suited to the land and that 4000 Ford, excellent cond. bulldozed, destroyed and covered marketing is based on improving Oliver 88, wide front, live P.T.O., Electricmactic, over . .. they are gone forever. the next crop of trees. good condition Heavy duty Dunham loader with hydraulic 80" bucket valves included, to fit late style Ford or John Deere AUTOMATIC 2010, 3010, 4010 „CID DRAINAGE Int. 2001 heavy duty loader; will fit most late model Int. tractors. 463 Int. 4 row rear mounted cultivator, like new 312 Int. 3 bottom fast hitch plow, 16 inch 200 fast hitch balanced mower, with conditioner hitch, like new DRAINAGE PARMA John Deere 35 ft. bale elevator PUMP * JM to. 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Clinton County ASCS food at reasonable cost for- the ... one) hope nationwide in scope Executive Director bulk of our Nation's people. With out their use it has been esti Clinton Soil Both air and water pollution mated*'that crop and livestock after humble start are getting a lot of attention. production could drop as much Conservation Water is probably the most crit as 30 per cent and costs would ical natural resource in our undoubtedly Increase, and expen District The American Tree Farm Sysr- Committee," and the Conservation County today. Where it is avail ditures for food could increase tern of private timberland man Forester, Elton C, Twork of the able, in what quantity and qual from the current 17 per cent of the pollution from feed lot waste agement had its inception on the Department, of Natural Re ity determines whether agricul disposable income to as much as run-off to streams. West Coast in 1941, when the sources who inspects thesefarni ture can expand, wðernewln- 40 per cent. : - The practice has been sent to term "Tree Farm* was used by woodlots, have awarded many dustries can be located, and even With the restrictions being our State ASC Office for their a lumber industry firm as abet Tree Farm signs throughout-the effects the growth of cities. discussed on the use of'chemi review and approval. The prac ter way of telling its forest man Clinton District. As farmers we are interested cals every producer shouldplan tice requirements must be agement story to the public. The. following cooperators in in reducing the pollution of our to keep pollution to a minimum worked out with SCS so it will be From that impressive but recent years have been presented streams. Farmers using good and avoid controls thatwouldre- a little while before we have all humble beginning, the program Tree Farm signs: Bill Mayers, conservation measures such as, duce production. , the details. has become nationwide in scope, 4087 W. Walker Rd., St. Johns; winter cover crops, sod water This year a pollution practice We urge everyone to practice with increasing thousands of pri Alden Livingston, 2224 Living ways, proper tillage, permanent has been added to the list of ACP erosion control, floodpreven- vate landowners Joining in what ston Rd., St. Johns; Max Elliott, cover on hilly areas, contour and conservation practices eligible tion, control ofpollutionandsed- has been amply described as the R-3, St. Johns; and Otto Jury, strip cropping, and good woodlot for cost-shafe assistance. This imentation, to preserve our wa greatest voluntary movement of 5150 W. Colony Rd., St. Johns. management keeps soil erosion practice is to assist'in reducing ter resource. forest conservation in the coun to a minimum. try's history. As of December 1, All Tree Farms haveonething It has been stated that plant 1967, it was active in 48 states in common, they are growing nutrients washing off into with 31,940 certified Tree Farms crops of timber for use under a streams and. lakes and feeding embracing 71,049,272 acres of planned program that provides the growth of algae, are making nr well managed timberlands grow for periodic-harvests. This kind the water unusable for.domestic ing wood 'for a growing nation. of woodland management in purposes, recreation, or fishing." i\EW HOLLA[\D cludes adequate protection from Scientific evidence indicates that A Tree Farm is privately fire, :tree-killing. insects, dis plant nutrients are a minor fac . owned forest land managed for eases, and destructive grazing. tor in this development.. STACKLINER the growth of^repeated crops of When a Tree Farmer harvests a Water pollution studies made •trees for man's use. It may range crop of trees, he does it in such by the University of Wisconsin in size from a small farm wood- a way that" the forest replaces soil researchers found that farm Takes -the hands lot to a vast industrial forest. itself. Tree Farming means new wastes run off unless fertilizers 1010 crops of trees are growing all and manure are applied to sloping out of v The Clinton Soil Conservation the time. District Directors have recom- frozen ground, pose muchlessof bale handling mended many cooperator's The purpose of the Tree Farm a pollution problem than City and woodlots to the American Forest program is to publicly recognize industrial wastes. Institute for Tree Farms. 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