Mosaic Disease Found In Franklin County Wheat
Franklin County wheat fields show yellowing from soil borne mosaic disease. A sample from F C Sanford Ottawa RFD 2 was sent to Manhattan college where plant pathology confirmed soil borne mosaic virus persists in soil for years and spreads via soil movement. Severe cases reduce yields by 5 to 10 bushels per acre. rotation offers little relief.
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Franklin County
F. C. Sanford
RFD 2
Ottawa
Manhattan
Plant Pathology Department
Kansas
Shining Star 4-H and Elm Leaf Club Meetings Highlight Projects
Reports from area 4-H clubs document April meetings at Rantoul High School and Elm Leaf with programs on sewing, food projects, woodwork, and leadership. Members discussed patterns, materials, and project deadlines, plus land judging, IFYE hosting, and a miniature garden demonstration. Nine to eleven members attended each session under leaders including Ralph Bloomer, Joe Spratt, and George Brenner.
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Shining Star
Rantoul High School
Ralph Bloomer
M. R. Stevenson
Jo Spratt
Elm Leaf
Council
Hutchinson
Public Farm Sale Notice Near Pomona Ottawa Greenwood
Public auction to sell remaining farm property at a parcel near Pomona or Ottawa with directions including 2 miles south 1 mile east and 1 mile south from Pomona and 1 mile south 9 miles west and 1 mile south of Ottawa, near Greenwood church and school.
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Pomona
Ottawa
Greenwood Church and School Oase
Livestock and Machinery Auction Listing Notes
Cattle listed include Holstein cows aged 7 freshening May 28, Guernsey cows aged 7 freshening June 5 and 6, Jersey 6 freshening Sept 2, mixed Jersey Holstein aged 4, several heifers with various ages and calved calves. Machinery includes IHC tractors and implements, an AC combine, Massey Harris plows, Case disc, Viking grinder, and other items. auctioneer Jack Nelson and State Bank of Westphalia note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Jersey
Holstein
Massey-Harris
Viking
Good Samaritan telephone driver helps stranded motorist
Will Cowan was stranded when a water hose burst on his car. Carl Norwood, a Southwestern Bell repair truck driver, stopped to help, repaired the hose, fetched water, and ensured Cowan reached home for supper. The article lauds the Spirit of Service at Southwestern Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Carl Norwood
Will Cowan
Mr. Cowan
Cowan
Southwestern Bell Company
Mr. Norwood
Good Samaritan
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The
Ottawa Herald
Brown
By Don Brown
Don Brown
George J. Cunningham
Farmers Home Administration
Joan
C. R. Roberts
Kansas State College
GO Butler
Pasti
Mia
Topeka, Kans
Victory
Warren Wittman
Ingle
Rainbow
Brenner
Verl Vallier
Connie Lloyd
Donnie Dunbar
Marva Sue Vallier
Kathryn Houston
Kay Vining
Gene
Colorado
Kay
George Brenner
Rossville
Leslie Sallee
4-H
Wayne Hoopes
IFYE
McFadden
Silver Leaf
Tenance
Lloyd Prentice
Thompson
Malin
Ottawa Tractor & Impl. CO
NBC Radio
Lloyd Burlingham
Alex Dreier
WDAF
Behlen
Balan
Leonard Matteson
Cal
Jack Nelson
State Bank of
Westphalia
Gov’t
Fogle Quarry
Freezer
Sears
S. Main
Mann-Bell Drug CO
N. Main
Niagara Chemical Division
Briscoe Drug Store
By Don Davis
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
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