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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
7
Americans consume nearly 120 pounds of fat per person annually with two thirds from invisible fats in meats dairy and baked goods. The piece urges using lard as economical and versatile, explains processing and labeling, and advises readers to choose lard brands by label, noting refrigeration and stability.
Kansas will be represented at the National Home Demonstration Council annual meeting in Lexington Kentucky from August 12 to 15. Annabelle Dickinson will represent Kansas State University extension staff and Mrs Casper Heinz serves as KHDC president. Delegates will travel by bus tours or small groups and stay in university dormitories on campus.
Farmers may apply for a 1963 wheat allotment on non wheat history farms at the ASCS county office. Deadline is July 2 due to a Sunday July 1 date. Doug las County 1962 price support for wheat is $1.10 per bushel with $1.91 in 1961. national rate $2.00 in 39 state area.
Grant Consolidated School District No 100 changes its four schoolhouse sale to Saturday July 7 starting at 9 a.m. at White Burnette Oak Ridge and Bismarck buildings with land. Auctions move times to 10 11 1 12 respectively on the steps of each building. New Grant school sits a mile east of Lawrence Airport and opens this September.
Ohio State University's extension economists report for the first quarter of 1962 that consumer spending on food rose four percent from 1961 while disposable income rose seven percent.
Melvon Wertzberger discusses CBS Reports on global water problems and urges Douglas County collaboration to protect soil and water. He notes the Wakarusa watershed and the need for local and governmental teamwork to control floods, manage supplies, and reform water rights laws.
The county reports completion of the 10 mile north south blacktop section from Highway K 10 to Baldwin via Vinland and the final four mile stretch toward Lawrence. Bids on a 414 mile southwest stretch from Clinton will be opened July 19 with possible action after August 1.
The Jolly Quilters Club visited Mrs. Chris Kraft of Lawrence Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Kraft and former members, with organ music by Mrs. Kraft. Attendees listed include Frances Wulfkuhle Rosie Worthington Lena Hartman Lola Hildenbrand Letha Worthington Mabel Damm Helen Hildenbrand Beluah OConner and others. next meeting set for July 25 with Mabel Damm. A reception for Rev Hallman and family is planned at the Stull Church basement Friday evening. all members invited.
Malcolm Esping of Lindsborg Kansas has created a burning water fountain for his front yard. He combined a gas jet with the fountain’s water jet so the spray rises around the ignited gas in a dramatic display.
A scientist outlined plans for a spaceship to survey the celestial sphere likely by late next year. John M. Macovciak Jr. of Grumman discussed an Earth orbit at about 500 miles in a joint project with the University of Wisconsin and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
De Soto welcomes Rev. James M. Starkey new Methodist pastor who preached his first sermon Sunday. A long list of local residents visited family and friends, with gatherings at the Athenaeum Club, and a reception at the Methodist church to honor the Starkeys and their sons.
Samples from Douglas County farms show high sedimentation values, yielding premium payments under the 1962 Wheat Price Support. Names and wheat types listed include Wilbur Olmstead Ponca and Hagerman Williams Early Triumph, with premiums from 4 to 25 cents per bushel. Stored farm wheat will be tested for sedimentation and premiums paid at loan completion.
Mr and Mrs Glen Robuck and children returned from a California vacation. Several visitors and travels noted include Sophia Damm visited by Opal Conn, John Smith hosts Jess Arbuckle and Otis Arbuckle, Lavina Hanna visits Simmons family, Alaska trip by Hartman family, a birth announced for Na than Ray to Melvin and wife, and multiple visits from Kansas City Lawrence Topeka Emporia and Carbondale residents.
Pravda reported at a Kremlin agricultural conference that milk production for the first half of 1962 fell about 20 percent short of the government target. Meat production also declined, according to remarks by Presidium member Gennady Voronov.
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