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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1961
Page
8
Kansas State University notes plywood dominates modern construction briefs. The article traces plywood evolution from early interior use to durable exterior panels, detailing its advantages and the shift to waterproof glues after 1934.
A dairying guide emphasizes humane cow care and efficient milking using fore milking, udder massage, and proper machine use. It discusses mastitis prevention, housing, and stress avoidance, then shifts to exterior plywood grades CC Exterior and embosses cost benefits for farm construction and livestock housing.
The text notes rafters joining the stud with light weight and simple construction using common farm tools, suggesting this method suits farm buildings.
Kansas State University experts report apples peaches potatoes and sweet potatoes each valued at about half a million dollars. Vegetables led by cantaloupes sweet corn and onions produced for over a million dollars. Sweet potato acreage holds about 1960 levels while other potato area rises about 20 percent. Prices for cantaloupes sweet corn onions and major vegetables are forecast to be similar or higher if production materializes. Fewer fresh and canned vegetables are expected for consumers this year.
Kansas State University Extension Service announces district forester appointments and reassignments. C R Biswell moves to Columbus to focus on pecan and black walnut education. Gilbert F Begeman Jr becomes district forester in southern Kansas living in Lola. Begeman is Missouri forestry graduate and ex University of Missouri instructor with Marine Corps service. Harold Gallaher leads the forestry project with two foresters in Manhattan, Robert Raisch and John Strickler, serving northern Kansas and eastern watershed areas.
Lola district 4 H members and leaders invited to a July 17 judging school at Riverside Park Lola with Shelby Wells reporting. Classes cover home improvement clothing and foods and registration opens at 8 30 a m.
ERIE Neosho County 4 H clubbers are urged to attend a dairy judging school and contest in Iola on July 18. The tour starts at 9 a.m. at the Lust farm with Brown Swiss judging, then Guernseys at Brinkman, Holsteins at Setter, followed by a showing demo by Setter and Bonewitz. Lunch options and transport via extension office are available.
First tests of new Kansas wheat show test weight well above standard while protein content runs below average. Quality analyses of 2,876 carloads from nearly all Kansas districts report test weight sharply above average and protein below average. Reported by the Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service.
ERIE Now notes that this is the proper period for seedbed preparation for legumes and small grains to be sown in the fall. Bill Dick advises farmers to begin early plowing to improve soil readiness and germination potential.
Agricultural agent Dickson notes early plowing prepares a firm seedbed for tillage and conserves moisture essential for small seeded legumes. Kansas State University studies show delaying plowing past July 15 lowers wheat seeding yields by one bushel per acre each week. Soil tests for lime and fertilizer are advised and can be done at the county extension office for $1 per sample.
The Ever Ready 4-H Club met at Mrs. Dorothy Rauhoff’s home with President Susan Hesting presiding. Evelyn Seefeldt and Robbie Jones demonstrated sugar syrup, Betty Waltermire and Sharon O’Grady oat meal cookies. Eleven members and two leaders attended. refreshments were served.
The Willing Workers 4H Club met Thursday at Hillcrest School with 21 members and 10 guests. Activities included Round-Up talk by Roger Fickel and Mary King, music by Lynnta Swiler and Jill Bath, health talk Your Heart, and recreation led by Roger Fickel. Square dance practice at 8 p m in Hillcrest. woodworking sessions July 18 and 25 at 7 30 p m at Joe Goltry home. club tour set for July 23.
Walter Marvin Richards 71 former superintendent of schools in Emporia died Monday. He retired in 1956 after a 21 year superintendency. The Tribune notes his long service to the district.
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