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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1956

Page

3

Preston Family Deep Roots Near Baldwin In Kansas

Preston was born nearby and grew up in Baldwin. He left Baldwin High School and later moved to Overbrook and then Wellsville, finishing at Baker University. The Prestons farmed for LP years about three miles east of Baldwin, living in the old stone home before relocating.

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County Farm Couple Builds a Model 480 Acre Operation

The Prestons run 480 acres with 300 cultivated focusing on corn and wheat. They rotate with clover, plow 40 acres of legumes yearly, and soil test 130 acres with lime and fertilizer on 120. Soil plan includes 340 acres terraced and 200 contoured. They manage cattle, dairy cows, and keep precise farm records. Both volunteers in community service and local organizations.

Paget Prestons Fightig Preston Farm Management Association PTA County Farm Burea Stern Star Masonic Lodge Women's Society of Christian Service

Ford Thunderbird V-8 Engine Powers Budget Cars

The Ford Thunderbird V-8, featured in the Fairlane and Station Wagon models, is promoted as the biggest and most powerful eight cylinder in the low-price field at no extra cost.

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