Pointers From Pete Wart Availabe nea Agent
The cattle backtagging program may seem hazy to producers but seeks to simplify brucellosis eradication. Backtags should not affect price or slaughter status. they assist certification and tracing back to herds and counties of origin, with free tags available from veterinarians or extension agents.
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Pete Wart
Lune
Retired Minister David Townley Dies at 78
The Rev. David Townley, 78, a retired Presbyterian minister, died in a Manhattan hospital. He was to undergo surgery today. Townley served as moderator of the Kansas Synod of the Presbyterian Church in 1644 and received an honorary doctor’s degree from the College of Emporia in the same year.
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Manhattan
Kan
David Townley
Kansas
Presbyterian Church
College of Emporia
Higher Lamb Prices Seen For 1963 By K State Economist
Kansas State University Extension livestock marketing economist H L Coppersmith forecasts higher lamb prices in 1963 than 1962. He notes improved 1962 prices vs 1961, anticipates reduced marketings, and expects peak prices in the 23 to 24 dollar range late spring. Lamb flocks have declined for three years, with 1963 lamb crop down 8 to 5 percent from 1962.
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Kansas State University Extension
H. L. Coppersmith
Coppersmith
Farmers Can Claim Depreciation and Credit
The IRS allows farmers to claim both the 20 percent additional first year depreciation and the 7 percent investment credit on new or used farm machinery and equipment. Coolidge notes the 7 percent credit reduces tax due and the combined provisions create an effective basis for depreciation of $730 per $1,000 invested, recoverable over the asset’s life.
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Internal Revenue Service
J. H. Coollidge
Kansas State University
Coolidge
Chevy II promises dependable wagon and savings
A compact, roomy wagon designed for practicality and long term savings. The Chevy II is described as adaptable to heavy loads and easy to park, emphasizing reliability and cost efficiency over time.
Wheat signup figures listed for Kansas 1963 program
Kansas farmers as of December 27 signed 1 321 acres to divert from wheat to conserving uses under the voluntary 1963 wheat program. Gilbert W. Egbert, chair of the state ASC committee, reports nationwide 3 947 392 acres signed. Participants receive diversion payments and 18 cent per bushel price supports, with eligibility tied to acreage allotments and loan or purchase support. A note recalls Seneca men drafting a constitution silencing their women in 1845.
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Kansas
Gilbert W. Egbert
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee
4 H Club Notes Spur January 4 H meetings and talks
The Beacon Boosters 4 H Club held its January meeting January 14 at 7 30 p m at the 4 H Building with Randy Seay presiding A capital state quiz by Rolf a singing session led by Cora Brinkmeyer on Cuckoo Song America and Tell Me Why a purple seal ceremony for the charter by Randy Seay and others a project talk by Nancy Seay and Judy Miller a safety skit a health talk by Carol Brinkmeyer on Posture and You an illustrated talk by Laura Scott on assembling old record books a parliamentary problem by Linda Schneider recreation by Bobby Seay and Roy Largent and refreshments by the Largents and Brinkmeyers followed by other 4 H notes on January meeting of the Happy Hustlers 4 H Club under Larry Goss January 8 at the 4 H Building with Miss Milton Thomas community leader outlining catalog changes for County Club Days February 2 in Garden City and Regional Club Days February 16 Jim Wolf on project talks and demonstrations recreation by Lloyd DeRemus and Juanita Brinkmeyer refreshments by the Chambers and DeRemus families leaders training January 15 at the Thomas home with Kenneth Fromm and Elsie Branden from Extension Office covering project requirements and new project sheets Cindy MecGraw reporter.
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Randy Seay
Beacon Boosters 4-H Club
Rolf Call
United States
Cora Brinkmeyer
America
Donald
Marietta Largent
Lynn Russell
Linda Russell
Nancy Seay
Judy Miller
Carol Brinkmeyer
Laura Scott
Linda Schneider
Bobby Seay
Roy Largent
Largents
Brinkmeyers
Connig Schneider
Milton Thomas
Kenneth Fromm
Elsie Branden
Cindy Mec-Graw
Busy Bees 4-H Club holds monthly meeting
Jeanette Maxwell opened the Busy Bees 4-H Club meeting with a song. Sixteen members answered roll call with 4-H resolutions. Plans included a Valentine party. Jeanette led singing and demonstrations on baking a potato. Talks covered 4-H Days and safety. Judy Wartman discussed her project. Recreation was led by Denny Maxwell and Brent Frack.
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Busy Bees
Jeanette Maxwell
Tom Tinker
Ben McCully
Steve Irsik
Jeanette
Ida Miller
Brent Frack
Judy Wartman
Mark Renick
Denny Maxwell
Jeanne Maxwell
Nine Finney County women attend Home Economics Days
Nine women from Finney County attended Home Economics Days in Manhattan January 28 to 31. Attendees include Mrs. Edwin Knoll, Mrs. Walter Hubbard, Mrs. Claude Woodard, Mrs. Otto Craig, Mrs. Louis Lobmeyer, Mrs. John Lightner, Mrs. Forest Uthe, Mrs. Cecil Rogers, and Mrs. Jack Corn. The article also discusses child feeding preferences and guidance on teaching responsibility and laundry sorting for families.
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Finney County
Manhattan
Edwin Knoll
Walter Hubbard
Claude Woodard
Otto Craig
Louis Lobmeyer
John Lightner
Forest Uthe
Cecil Rogers
Jack Corn
Italy to Spend More on Education Budget Rise
The Italian Cabinet approved the 1963-64 budget in Rome Tuesday night, detailing more than 9 billion dollars in expenditures and a 622.4 million dollar deficit. About one sixth of the budget is allocated to education, signaling a 30 percent rise in education spending.
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Hay
Highway 193
Hays
Highwa
Rome
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