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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1961
Page
4
County Extension News reports 4-H members and families invited to a countywide meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the 4-H Fairgrounds Building 2. The meeting will outline a series of county meetings and materials, with enrollment cards for the auto project. Three units compose the 4-H Automotive Project: The Car and the Highway, Maintenance and Operation, and Operating the Car Efficiently.
CARE and SAFETY are stressed as 50 to 60 host families are needed during 1961 for the International Farm Youth Exchange. Foreign youths will come to Kansas with Sunflower State sending nine delegates abroad in the two way program. Exchangees stay about three weeks with each family and about two months in the state. Ideal hosts include families with teens and active in community affairs. rural urban or suburban settings accepted. County extension agents have forms and invite interested families to discuss hosting a youth from another country. Also listed for 1961 Douglas County 4 H Club events is the county club day.
On Saturday March 4 1961 Bald win High hosts 4 H activity day inviting the public to attend plays demonstrations talks and musical programs. Top scorers in each section advance to regional club day March 11 at Baker University Bald win. Demonstrations and talks cover home economics and agriculture topics with model meetings and musical games included.
The article traces how spices and herbs shaped trade and cuisine from ancient times to today. It notes their high value, the wars over land and sea routes, and defines spices and herbs with examples and storage tips. It also includes kitchen uses and a quick skillet meal recipe.
Extension talks held at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds with O B Glover and the State Advisory Committee reviewing county recommendations. Elects new State Advisory member Mrs Clyde Husted replacing Osage City’s H B Garand as agriculture remains vital to the US economy. James Monroe’s early career noted.
The article explains pond construction mainly via fills, used to protect pastures, aid grazing, provide domestic water, fire protection, irrigation, and recreation. It notes per-acre ACP assistance levels, requirements for drainage and fencing, and emphasizes stockwater pipes, confined livestock impact, and potential group action for larger flood-control structures in the Wakarusa Watershed.
Farmers with Conservation Reserve contracts should review their agreements before completing 1961 cropping plans. The review confirms permitted crop acreage and avoids contract violations that could reduce or cancel annual payments.
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