Reserve Contract Deadline Near For Conservation Reserve
Farmers face a near deadline for applying to establish basic annual rates per acre for 1960 Conservation Reserve contracts. The Sept. 10 final date was extended to allow clarity on how land values determine rates. Rate applications filed earlier will be held. contract applications begin after clarifications and will be announced. Regional state meetings and filing dates span Beloit November 5 6 Colby November 9 10 Dodge City November 12 13 Chanute November 17 18 Topeka November 19 20 and Wichita November 23 24.
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Soil Bank
Great Plains
Beloit
Colby
Dodge City
Chanute
Topeka
Wichita
District Tax School to Be Held in Chanute
Kansas State University extension service announces 11th annual district tax institutes in six Kansas cities this November. J H Coolidge says the two day schools and workshop train individuals who prepare income tax returns for others. Institutes run with the Internal Revenue Service State Department of Revenue and the Social Security Administration.
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Manhattan
Kansas Cities
J. H. Coolidge
Kansas State University
K-State Extension Service
Internal Revenue Service
State Department of Revenue
Social Security Administration
Coolidge
Four-H Members Top Two Million Nationwide
Erie report notes 16 4-H clubs in Neosho county are part of a network of 90,000 Kansas members and over two million nationwide. County agents Gale Mullen and Marjorie Price say clubs rely on project leaders, two community leaders, and parent involvement. Clubs meet monthly and follow parliamentary procedures under the state extension system at Kansas State University.
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Erie
Neosho County
Gale Mullen
State Club
State Extension
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Mullen
Marjorie Price
Eating Habits Change Seen
Erie report notes U S food consumption shifted over 50 years due to agriculture and marketing advances. Higher incomes and nutrition awareness drive demand as families eat more milk products other than butter meat poultry eggs and more green and yellow vegetables tomatoes and citrus fruits.
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Erie
United States
Marjorie Price
Price
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States diet shifts toward fats and protein sources
The report notes lower consumption of many fruits and vegetables including potatoes and sweet potatoes. Grain intake fell to half of 1909 levels. Daily calories per person average about 3,200 now versus 3,600 then, with more calories from fats and less from carbohydrates. Meat poultry and fish emerge as primary protein sources. Dairy is second, followed by flour and cereals.
Gas Refund Claims Are Due Tomorrow
ERIE A $30 refund is due for each 1000 gallons of gasoline used in farm operations last year. Farmers must file by tomorrow. County agent Gale Mullen notes many farmers buy about $1000 yearly, averaging 25 cents a gallon, equating to 4000 gallons and a $120 federal tax refund. The covered period is July 1 1958 to July 1 1959. Forms available at county extension service offices.
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Erie
Gale Mullen
Insect Invasions Seasonal Problem
Fall brings house intrusions by millipedes beetles weevils mites and flies. Home economist Mrs. Price recommends surface sprays with 5 percent DDT 2 percent malathion or 2 percent chlordane along baseboards entryways and window ledges. Crickets also threaten fabrics and food needing prompt treatment with a DDT barrier outside entrances.
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Erie
Marjorie E. Price
Neosho County
Deferred Heifer Program Best for Neosho County
Erie county agent Gale Mullen says the deferred fed heifer plan is a top adapt ed beef program for Neosho County. He notes feeders with 400 lb heifers can profit through a 100 day dry rot fed cycle starting May 1, using grains silage hay and protein supplement, with gains of 1 to 1.5 pounds daily and August market readiness.
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Erie
Neosho County
Gale Mullen
Mullen
Mike Strong
Willin Workers
Allen County
Jim Strong
Moran
Mike
Burlap Gains In Popularity Across Modern Homes
ERIE Burlap remains popular in current interior trends. Mrs Marjorie Price, county home economics agent, defines burlap as a jute fabric from a tropical plant, same as twine. The burlap bag has become common for decorations with varied colors and patterns. It serves as drapery and wall covering and is relatively inexpensive.
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Erie
Marjorie Price
Burlap Drapery Texture and Care Tips
Burlap adds informal room texture and can be sewn by hand or machine. Hemming fringed with a running machine stitch gives a pleasing effect. Wash by hand in luke warm water with mild soap. dry cleaning prevents shrinking and fading. Sunlight causes fading. lining helps prevent it.
Soil Award Selections Underway in Neosho County
The Kansas Bankers Association agricultural committee sponsors the Soil Conservation Award program in Neosho County with Gale Mullen as chairman. Last year’s recipients were Fred Beachmer St Paul Albert R Lydick Stark Neal Heilman Lavenburg and Blaine Heady Erie. Nominations due by November 2.
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Erie
Neosho County
Gale Mullen
Mullen
Kansas’ Bankers’ Association
Fred Beachmer
St. Paul
Albert R. Lydick
Stark
Neal Heilman
Lavenburg
Blaine Heady
Wool Voting To Conclude Tomorrow
Wool and lamb market development referendum ballots must be returned by tomorrow. Leon Choate urges all wool growers to vote on the proposed agreement between the Secretary of Agriculture and the American Sheep Producers Council for promotion funding. Deductions from government payments would finance the Council's activities for 1959 1960 and 1961, at one cent per pound for wool and five cents per hundredweight for lambs, with eligibility tied to ownership of sheep dated back to January 1959.
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Fredonia
Leon Choate
Wilson County
ASC
Secretary of Agriculture
American Sheep Producers Council
Growers Vote Requirement Referendum Clause
A favorable vote is required by growers representing two-thirds of the production volume for the referendum. The provision links voting strength to share of output and sets a high threshold for approval.
Amateurs to Exhibit in Kansas Regional Art Shows
Regional painting drawing and sculpture exhibitions are planned in five Kansas cities this fall as part of the seventh annual rural urban art program. Sponsored by Kansas State University architecture and allied arts departments, the event targets beginners to stimulate interest and aid high school art programs. Selected works from the region will feed the K State biennial exhibition set for March 22 to 25.
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Manhattan
Kansas Cities
Architecture and Allied Arts
Kansas State University
Art Technique Demonstra
Regional art programs set dates in five Kansas towns
Dates for five regional art programs are announced in Great Bend, Oakley, Clay Center, Eureka and Leavenworth. Amateur artists out of high school may submit two entries in media including oils watercolors pastels pencil charcoal ink drawings prints and sculpture. Oil paintings must be framed and exhibits cannot exceed 38 inches in the longest dimension including frame.
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Great Bend
Oakley
Clay Center
Eureka
Leavenworth
Central America nations listed for regional group
The seven nations comprise Guatemala, Honduras, British Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
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Central America
Guatemala
Honduras
British Honduras
FEI
Salvador
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
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