Kansas 4-H Wheat Show at Colby and Kansas Breeds Dairy Show
District 4-H wheat show at Al's Corner Colby features more than 120 mill bake samples. Judges Howard Wilkins and Lester Fischer, plus Tom Roberts, announce awards and discuss wheat quality. Friday events include Kansas Al Breeds Junior Dairy Show in Salina with classes for major dairy breeds and county herd entries, with entries due by August 20 and a banquet Friday night.
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Colby
Howard Wilkins
Kstate
Gles
Lester Fischer
Rodney Milling Company
Kansas City
Ated
Tom Roberts
Kansas Wheat Improvement Association
Manhattan
United States
Dennis Atwell
Uticas
Japan
Philippines
Asia
Hugh McDonald
K-State
Carl Mumer
Kansa Wheat Commission
Hutchinson
Kansas
Fischer and Wilkins
Roberts
Glenn Busset
Kansas Cooperative Extension Service
Thomas County Grain Trade
Colby Chamber of Commerce
Rodney Milling Co
Kansas Wheat Commission
Kansas Grain Inspection and Weighing Department
Kansas al Breeds
Salina
Farmers of America
FFA
August 4-H Club meeting at Finnup Park summary
Members of St. Mary's Comets and Happy Hustlers 4-H clubs met August 2 at Finnup Park. Patty Heinz reported on the Rock Springs Health camp and Bernadette Deslongchamp spoke on making a pen pal. Bonita Thomas opened with the pledge as Patty Heinz, reporter, noted the refreshments were provided by the Robert Schreiber and Gordon Farr families.
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Vemans
St. Mary’s Comets
Finnup Park
Patty Heinz
Rock Springs
Bernadette Deslongchamp
Robert Schreiber
Gordon Farr
Hog Price Trends for Winter and 1967 Outlook
The report forecasts lower hog prices this winter and spring 1967 with peaks near $20 per hundredweight and potential summer highs of $21 to $22, while 1968 sees squeeze from higher feed costs. It warns against hog production overexpansion, noting cautious producer behavior and the impact of feed grain supplies on costs and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Food Prices Soar To Higher Level
New York AP reports food prices reach a twelve year high as staples rise across regions. Beef steadies with regional gains in steaks and roasts while pork and eggs edge up. bread milk and butter also show increases. Albacore runs off Oregon coast aid canned tuna supply. California lettuce and spinach suffer from smog limiting local production.
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New York
Northwest
California
Midwest
Southeast
Northeast
New York Area
Oregon Coast
Charles Paul
Los Angeles
Shades Make Patios Cool
Temporary or partial shades improve outdoor comfort in hot weather using reed and bamboo blinds fabric meshes metal screens lath batten 1 inch lumber metal louvers and canvas. Woven reed and bamboo provide inexpensive easy to install shade with soft irregular patterns. reed comes in 25 foot rolls 6 feet 4 inches wide woven with stainless steel wire. Bamboo rolls 3 to 12 feet wide standard length 6 feet split and matchstick grades. split bamboo coarser and less flexible, better for permanent installs. Suspend matchstick bamboo with brass rings on wires turnbuckles keep wire tight to prevent sagging.
Irrigation Ups Year’s Crows By Jim Davis
Parsons Sun reports Jim mie Charles irrigates along the Neosho River in Kansas, foretelling about 100 bushels per acre. He moved from Texas Panhandle in 1965 to farm with portable river pumps and eight inch pipes, planning 300 acres under permit while currently irrigating 70 acres. He plans to take one acre foot of water per acre.
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Jim Davis
Parsons Sun
Parsons
Kan
Jimmie Charles
Neosho River
Charles
Texas Panhandle
Kansas
Fair Stand Meeting Topic At Garden City FFA
Garden City High School vocational agriculture shop hosted the FFA fair stand meeting on Friday to review work schedules. Lightner brothers reported on their Europe trip. A watermelon feed followed. Special guests included new freshman members and their fathers, Ken Jameson, reporter.
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Garden City
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Lightner Brothers
Europe
Ken Jameson
Colorful ribbons mark county fair style contests
In the county fair tradition the style review for girls and the best groomed boy contest judge dress quality. The dress score totals 100 with 50 for suitability 25 for general appearance and 25 for workmanship. The boy contest follows similar criteria focusing on fit accessories and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney County
Tornado Watch and Warning Alerts Describe Storm Signs
Clouds that look greenish black and odd shaped may signal a tornado developing. Kansas State University expert notes funnel clouds bulge downward with rain and heavy downpours. The weather bureau explains the sequence from tornado watch to warning with location speed and direction details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bergsrud
Kansas State University
Weather Bureau
Wildlife refuge set aside at Caps Kennedy
About 25,000 acres around Caps Kennedy have been designated as a national wildlife refuge. The action preserves habitat for native species and conservation goals across the coastal region.
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Caps Kennedy
Military Bases Receive Funds
The House approved a $1.066 billion bill to fund construction at 280 bases worldwide, including Fort Riley and McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas. The measure passed 389 to 1, with Senate action needing a conference. Fort Riley would receive $3.1 million, adding to $9 million previously approved for barracks and facilities. McConnell AFB would get $609,000 to buy 2,200 acres to expand Smoky Hill Range.
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Washington
House
Kansas
Senate
Ft. Riley
Kan
McConnell Air Force Base
Wichita
Smoky Hill Range
Art Linkletter Released From Hospital After Tests
Television host Art Linkletter was released from St. John's Hospital Santa Monica after two days of tests for back pain showed no serious issues, according to a hospital spokesman.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Art Linkletter
St. John’s Hospital
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Roger Jarmer
Jerry Huschka
Reville
Robert Drees
Mike Maddux
N. Ith
Gehl
Gavhar
Mya
Massey Ferguson
Wighney
Garden City Sale Co., Inc
Stocker-Feeder
Bock Angus
Ene
Sele
Jerry Chacha
Meneger
Ives
We Horton
G & BD
Gush" Jones
Lsie Branden
Naab Electric
Lance Fair
Merrill Incorporated
Minneapolis
Welland
Fulton Garden City
Kanes
PCA
Garden City Production Credit Association
Miller
Co-Op
COOP
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