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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
9
Wool garments promised since a leading fabric maker introduced a finish named H20 that lets 100 percent virgin wool be machine washed with mild detergent. Consumers urged to read labels as many items claim washable but may require care.
Harvard Library director Merle Fainsoh announced that starting with the spring term Radcliffe College’s 1,200 undergraduates and 650 graduate students will be allowed to use the Lamont Library, previously open only to men. The move completes coeducation at Harvard except for social clubs, which stay male-only.
Kansas State University extension engineer Harold E. Stover warns that rural homes must plan for pure water and septic disposal. He advises drilling a test well, evaluating capacity and drawdown, testing for bacteria and minerals, and ensuring adequate lot size and soil suitability to isolate the well from the septic system.
Cattle outlook by Robert L. Copp ersmith forecasts a strong 1967. Fed cattle prices slip early but rise in late 1967, while feeder cattle prices stay strong. Slaughter totals ease from 1966, cow herd reductions persist, and imports from Canada and Mexico fade. Calf crops dip slightly, elevating calf prices about two dollars.
Dr Harold Jones notes Rock Springs 4-H Training Center near Junction City serves many groups beyond 4-H and hosted 13 977 attendees across 221 group days last year. Upgrades include winterized cottages boosting year round use, a 2.8 person capacity, a 1.7 acre farm pond for safety and fishing demos, and a 350 acre campus with extensive donor support. Also: Post Office predicts 8.5 billion pieces of holiday mail for average household this season, up 200 million from last year.
Kansas State University notes warm season grasses Bermuda and zoysia go brown in winter. Colorants sprayed on turf provide a durable artificial green cover lasting through the season. One gallon covers 1 000 to 3 000 square feet. application requires dry grass and temperatures above 40 degrees.
The Finney County 4-H Junior Leaders Club met November 30 at the 4H Building. Members are aged 14 and up. Officer elections chosen Lloyd DeRemus president Norma Cronin vice president Barbara Dechant secretary Margaret Crouse treasurer Mary Dechant reporter. Dick Thompkinson outlined bylaws and club purpose. The evening ended with a folk dance and refreshments served.
Paris AP reports NATO ministerial council next week will decide on giving permanent status to the alliance’s nuclear planning committee. The panel has met in Paris Washington and Rome after being proposed May 31 1965 by U S Defense Secretary Robert McNamara who urged shared nuclear responsibility and a small ministers committee to study the issue.
The Gar den City Chapter of the Future Farmers of America chairs the first annual Sweetheart contest at the senior high. Forty six high school girls from the local FHA chapter joined a written exam on chapter history and FFA manual. top ten advance to final judging on personality beauty poise and scholarship. Judges include Charles Hill Gene LeClare and Dean Fowler with a special committee evaluating scholarship and activities. Winner advances to the state contest and the event marks a state-originated tradition.
Siemay County Agricultural Agent Albert Maddux warns lice are costly on dairy and beef cattle. He notes seasonal outbreaks, three main bloodsucking species, and signs like irritation and hair loss. Effective control relies on fall treatment, periodic rechecks, thorough animal-wide spraying with labeled products, and careful adherence to directions.
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