Three Year Growth Of Wilson County Rural Fire Department
Frank Baker of New Albany was elected Wilson County rural fire department president at the annual meeting succeeding McCager Thompson who served two terms. Thompson becomes general manager of equipment with Lee Miller as secretary treasurer and Frank Geer as vice president. The department now operates 17 active trucks with two-way radios and full first aid kits, uses under $24,000 in three years, and relies on volunteers. A 3,000 gallon trailer and tractor haul water, and a Fireman's Relief Assn aids injured volunteers. A state funded fire insurance program supports relief and a fire school, run by Extension, meets in the courthouse basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Fredonia
Frank Baker
New Albany
Wilson County Rural Fire Department
McCager Thompson
Frank Geer
Altoona
Lee Miller
Thompson
Rural Fire de
Kansas State Extension Service
Gospel minister warns church about gospel of materialism
Dr Dennis Savage of the Christian Disciples of Christ told a St Louis church meeting that their message is the gospel of materialism, urging reflection on spiritual priorities.
Chanute Tribune details for Tuesday January 16 1967
Local Chanute Tribune page dated Tuesday January 16 1967 highlights community notices and brief syndicated items. Readership reports city happenings, event notices, and local brief summaries from Chanute and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chanute Tribune
Soil Conservation District to elect new supervisor in Wilson County
Soil Meeting of the Soil Conservation Service Salina will speak at the Wilson County Soil Conservation District annual meeting Monday night at the National Guard Armory. The event begins at 6 30 with a free buffet supper from county banks. One supervisor to represent the northeast part is to be elected. W C Fail retires after three years as board president of Cedar Creek Watershed and will not seek re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Salina
Wilson County Soil Conservation District
National Guard
W. C. Fail
Fail
Cedar Creek Watershed Board
Further Progress In Conservation in Neosho County 1967
C P McKinnie of the Soil Conservation Service reports continued efforts by ERIE farmers and land owners to conserve soil and water resources in Neosho county during 1967. He lists accomplishments for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Neosho County
C. P. McKinnie
Soil Conservation Service
Turkey industry urged to cut output 18 percent in 1968
Secretary Freeman renews call for an 18 percent reduction in the 1968 turkey crop to lift prices. He backs targeting 103 million turkeys, down from 125 million in 1967, and recommends at least 22 percent fewer breeder hens. The effort aims to align supply with demand and raise producer incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Orville L. Freeman
National
Turkey
St. Louis
Freeman
National Turkey Federation Committee
Sixteen Regional 4-H Days Scheduled Across Kansas
Sixteen Regional 4-H Days will be held on Saturdays in February March and April with host towns listed including Sublette Madison Scott City Great Bend Atwood Ulyss Beloit Pratt El Dorado Effingham Yates Center Baldwin Salina Altamont Manhattan Kensington. County 4-H Days prep begins as entries are chosen in categories such as demonstrations illustrated talks project talks public speaking one act plays musical games chorus band orchestra vocal ensemble instrumental ensemble talent novelty and stunt numbers dramatics.
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Manhattan
Sublette
Madison
Scott City
Great Bend
Atwood
Ulysse
Beloit
Pratt
el Dorado
Effingham
Yates Center
Baldwin
Salina
Altamont
Kensington
Kansas Schools Get 60332 From USDA for Breakfast Program
Kansas public schools receive 60332 in USDA funds to reimburse breakfast servings under the pilot program run by the Kansas State Department of Public Instruction. Eligible schools in low income areas or with long travel distances may start breakfasts this year.
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Dallas
Kansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture
John J. Slaughter
Southwest
USDA
Consumer and Marketing Service
Kansas Public
Slaughter
SDA
Congress
Kansas State Department of Public Instruction
School Lunch of Public Instruction
Kansas State Education Building
East 10Th Street
Topeka
Neosho County Soil District Plans Annual Meeting
Two board members finalized plans for the Neosho County Soil Conservation Districts annual meeting set for February 3 at the high school. Attending were Walter Poor Chanute chair Clair Trabue and district service staff C P McKinnie James Beech and Henry Lockett. Forms for the Goodyear conservation award were completed for inclusion in the program alongside other awards a dinner and a speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Neosho County Soil Conservation District Board
Walter Poor
Chanute
Clair Trabue
C. P. McKinnie
James Beech
Henry Lockett
The
Soil Conservation Service
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By Jack Linn
Service Coop
Chen
Highland
Humboldt
Lola
Cottonwood
TV Gospel
Bank of Commerce
Farm Service Department & Compute-Base Systems, Inc
Ron R. Poor
California
Austin
New
Myron
Vitacin
Norton
Gooch's
Albers
Potter's Hatchery & Feed Store
South Malcolm
Soil Meeting
SCS
McKinnie
H. R. Krokstrom
Martin Baugher
Chanute P. O
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