Extension News Highlights Local Farm Topics and Planting Tips
Kansas State University horticulturists and county Extension staff share crop production advice in Douglas County. Topics include herbicides weed control fertilizers and root and wireworm management. They advise on peach leaf curl control and early spring spraying windows. Recommendations cover asparagus rhubarb strawberries and regional planting dates and varieties.
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Kansas State University
Labette
Neosho
Allen
Cheyenne
Sherman
Thomas
Amnstein
Post Office
Lawrence
Kansas
Proper pruning and tree care guide from a horticulture column
The article advises removing trees with unsuitable size or shape and replacing them. Prune only for removing dead or rubbing limbs and use cuts close to the trunk. Seal wounds 1 inch or larger, saw carefully on large limbs, and reassess from a distance to ensure a natural look after pruning.
Aid Available For Pasture Spraying Under Cost Share
Spraying aid for pasture trees and brush will be available this spring through the ASC with a federal cost share up to 50 percent of approved treatment, not exceeding $5 per acre. Eligible sites are natural grasslands, with chemicals or mechanical control, and funding limited to acres infested with target species after field inspection. Commercial spraying runs $4.90 to $9.90 per acre, with timing tied to leaf size moisture and wind limits.
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Kansas
ASC
Floor Sealer Makes Refinishing Furniture Simple
Instructional guide by Oletha Yates detailing how Annabelle Dickinson of Kansas State University promotes floor sealer as an easy durable finish for unfinished or refinished wood furniture. Steps include sanding, dipping an nylon stocking pad, multiple coats, light buffing, and grain-friendly sanding. Also includes vacuuming tips and decorating advice on prints to transform rooms.
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Annabelle Dickinson
Kansas State University
Miss Dickinson
Signing Schedule Set Up In Feed Grain Plan Here
Sign up for the 1962 Feed Grain Program will occur in all townships at listed times and places. If unavailable, sign at the ALCS County Office after township signup but before March 30. Educational meetings at the 4-H Fairgrounds on Feb 26 and Baldwin on Feb 27.
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ALCS
Vi. St
Lawrence
Eudora
Eudora City Hall
Grant
Midland Cpa
Kanwaka
Kanwaka Township Hall
Lecompton
Marion
Marion Township Hall
Palmyra
Baldwin Legion Hall
Wakarusa
Willow Springs
Baldwin
Mast Award In Science Event At Lawrence Fair
The Mildred Mast Award for outstanding junior high science will be given at the Lawrence science fair held April 5 to 8 at the Community Building. Captain R D Gruber announced the prize and the fair association approved a 1968 budget of 1 500 funded by memberships. First place senior division contestants and a sponsor will attend the National Science Fair in Seattle in May.
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Aenew
Douglas County
Mildred Mast
R. D. Gruber
Kansas University Naval Rotc
Fair Association
Lawrence
Central Junior High
Association Executive Board
Seattle
Wash
Douglas County 4-H Sets National Observance Week
More than 600 4-H members in 17 Douglas County clubs join 31,000 Kansas 4-H youths for National 4-H Week March 3 to 10. Delegates to the National 4-H Club Conference in Washington include Joyce Toney Marian Barnes Terry Biery Benny Oeding with state leaders and the Kansas Bankers Association funding the trip. Four-H leaders from Douglas County attend the State Leaders Conference in Hutchinson March 20 to 22, with Mylo Downey speaking and sessions on topics like recreation, exchange programs, booths, exhibits, and record keeping. Leaders with 10+ years of service will be honored at the banquet. registration due March 10.
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Douglas County
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Joyce Toney
Lancaster
Marian Barnes
McCracken
Terry Biery
Mankato
Benny Oehing
Garden City
John F. Kennedy
Sunflower
Glenn M. Busset
Arliss Hanstead
Kansas Bankers Association
Thomas Barnes
Marian
Happy Kansans
Ness County
Fort Hays State College
Terry
Freeman E. Biery
Jewell County Beaver
D. J. Oeding
Hutchinson
Federal Extension Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Mylo Downey
Downey
Kansas State University
International Farm
State Club Department
K-State
Douglas County Extension Office
Oldster Quits Roads in Irvington After 60-Year Clean Record
William Wanthouse 91 announced he is giving up his car driving privileges after sixty years on the road with a spotless record. The nonagenarian said he is quitting while ahead following three-score years without an accident or a violation.
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Irvington
N. J
William Wanthouse
Colt Pitchers Post 28 Wins in 1961 Season
Houston Colt pitchers total 28 victories and suffer 30 setbacks in the 1961 major league campaign. The report outlines team performance, noting the pitching staff’s contributions and overall season outcomes for Houston.
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Houston Colt
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Kansas State Unversity
Grounds Wilkins
Claude King
Mary Washington
W. O. Amstein
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McDonald
Opalla
By Melvon Wertzberger
Wertzberger
Oletha Yates
Clinton
Clinton Township Hall
East
ST. Lawrence
Mgr
F.H.A
F. E. Young Drilling CO
Shawnee, Kansas
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Handley
D&g Automotive
Haskell Ave
12Th Street
Oldster
Az Doom
Land Bank
Farm Ranch Loans
Land Bank OF Lawrence
John Deere Day
Deems Farm Equipment, Inc
Paul Smart
North Lawrence
Best
Junk Company
Kuhn
Wilson Glass Company
West Wishes
Building Materials CO
Louie Kuhn
Kuhn Truck & Tractor Inc
Penny Ready
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