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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1977
Page
4
Kansas residents debate correct form Arkansaw versus Arkansas. The piece traces how natives spell and say Arkansas City and the Arkansas River, notes efforts to rename Ark City to avoid mispronunciation, and cites reactions from local chambers and residents across decades.
The United States outlined basic reserve grain concepts at the London meeting of the International Wheat Council. The plan seeks meaningful reserve stocks and cooperation to damp wheat price swings, with aims to improve food security for poorer nations and reduce trade barriers. Agriculture officials expect full details by September and discuss acreage set-aside controls for 1979 production.
David Pope of Garden City Kansas has been named to the Kansas Geological Survey Advisory Council by KU Chancellor Archie. Pope is the groundwater district manager for Southwest Kansas Water District No. 4 since 1976 and previously led state extension water programs 1971 to 1976.
Western Cattle Co Inc lists services in order buying all classes of stocker and feeder cattle and selling on commission. Contacts include Pete Hutchins in Srott City Jim Casper Dennis Schroeder Jack Daly Harold Woods and a main office in Dighton with phone numbers for each listing.
Instructions for washing a flag depending on material and care details follow with safe methods such as brushing edges, warm soapy water, rinsing, and air drying. It also lists 4-H Council meeting details at 8 p.m. July 6, and sheep shearing at the Fairgrounds July 6 or 7 with $1 per head.
Kansas State economists say higher food costs stem from increased processing transport and retail overhead rather than farmers. Farmers’ share of each dollar has fallen to about 40 cents from 46 in 1973 while middlemen gain, causing bread prices to rise even as wheat costs fall. Also notes on potato fruits and solanine and on harvest, storage, and drying of onions for home gardens.
The Area 4-H News report shows Busy Badgers answering roll call led by Lelling. Ten members with one club leader and parents attended a June meeting with district horse show entry forms distributed. Theresa Gerber demonstrated preschool child care, bear hunt plans were shared, and project talks by Ronnie and Mike Gerber were given along with a report on the summer reading program at the Public Library.
Learn with Elsie explains microwave blanching to destroy enzymes and avoid overcooking. It provides steps for preparing vegetables, timing for 600-700 watt ovens, cooling and freezing directions, and sample times for various produce.
Holcomb FFA placed second at the state convention in Manhattan in a parliamentary procedure contest. Members listed included Mark Roth Stan Linville Tim Miller Paul Hill Terry Golay Johnny Rupp Chris Roth Greg Mader Loren Hafliger and Jeff Adam. They received a $75 check and a plaque sponsored by the Federal Land Bank of Wichita with advisor Alva Burch. The six minute demonstration required 30 motions and judged group poise knowledge and discussion.
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