Franklin County 4-Hers Qualify For State Contests In Drive And Talks
Four Franklin County 4-H members advanced to state contests this week. Lyle Humphrey won the tractor driving event and earned a place in the state driving contest at the State Fair in Hutchinson on September 19, plus a trophy from Franklin County Implement Co. Gene Beauchamp and Gene Van Horn finished second and third. Alan Duffle and Julia Montague earned top blue and blue ribbons in demonstrations and illustrated talks, qualifying for state contests on Tuesday. Other entrants received red ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Humphrey
Hutchinson
Franklin County Implement Company
Gene Beauchamp
Gene van Horn
Alan Duffle
Julia Montague
Alan
Julia
Donna Hanson
Linda Peckham
Janice Stevens
Roberta Montague
Keith Schamle
Clean-Up Brightens Grounds at Franklin County Fairgrounds
Franklin County 4-H leaders and fair board members joined H'ers to spruce the fairgrounds on Clean-Up Day. Workers repaired and painted the livestock barn the north bleachers moved to the west to lengthen the arena while posts and gate were relocated. Dave Smith notes the arena will gain safety for barrel races and easier tractor pulls once wiring and final touches complete.
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Franklin County Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds
Dave Smith
Franklin County
4-H
Samples Meet Requirements Samples Meet Requirements
Washington AP The Agriculture Department reports 97.9 percent of 4684 cooked sausage samples of fat in Q2 1972 met fat limits. Federally inspected sausages including frankfurters and bologna must not exceed 30 percent fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Seed Co Fined for Seed Oats Shipment Violation
Fazel Seed and Storage Company of Perry Iowa fined 2000 dollars plus costs for selling seed oats in Kansas in violation of the Federal Seed Act. Federal Seed Branch officials commended the Control Division of the Kansas Department of Agriculture for cooperation in collecting shipping records and samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fazel Seed and Storage Company
Perry
Iowa
Kansas
Federal
Control Division
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Weigand Named to County Farmers Home Administration Committee
Kurt Weigand of Ottawa RFD 3 has been appointed to the County Committee of the Farmers Home Administration. The agency provides credit and technical help to rural individuals and groups unable to obtain finance elsewhere, focusing on development of family-size farms and rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Weigand
Ottawa Rfd 3
The
Farmers Home Administration
Kansas soybean groups organize amid certification and growth
Applications for certified soybeans due Aug. 15 with a $10 late fee. Seed source verification and fees to Kansas State University Call Hall. Cutler 71 seed sales require certification under federal act. Kansas Soybean Association forms with Ottawa meeting Dec. 14 to recruit 200 members. Wayne Dicken, Bob Manson lead drive alongside Extension staff.
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Robert Bozworth
Bob Bratcher
Kansas Crop Improvement Association
Bratcher
Call Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Purdue University
Kansas
Kansas Soybean Association
Ottawa
Wayne Dicken
de Soto
Bob Manson
Dicken
American Soybean Association
Manson
Verlin Peterson
Extension Agronomist
County Extension Agricultural Agents
U.S.A
U. S
Albert Kientz
Wamego
England
Holland
Germany
Spain
U.S
ASA
Japan
Facial Cleansing Needed For Healthier Skin At Home
ARDIS Patterson urges homemakers to adopt a simple three step facial care routine cleansing stimulation and moisturizing. Regular daily care improves dull dry and blemished skin with soap rinsing fresheners and moisturizers guiding maturing skin toward a healthier glow. The piece notes timing tips for morning and evening routines and stresses consistency for gradual visible improvement.
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Ardis
Patterson
4 H Dairy Breed Judging Chooses County Standouts
Heavy showers could not stop 4 H youths from judging six dairy classes at Ransomville and Willard Waner farm near Willard. Jeff Van Horn led with 446 of 500 points, followed by Alan Duffle 432 and Chris Roeckers 431. Four top scorers aged 10 plus and four aged 14 plus will represent Franklin County at the Mid America Fair in Topeka and the State Fair in Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransomville
Jeff van Horn
Alan Duffle
Chris Roeckers
Gene van Horn
Linda Peckham
Pam van Horn
Bill Reichard
Jeff Woods
Elaine Allen
Ted van Horn
Franklin County
Topeka
Hutchinson
Fair Garden Exhibit Should Be Planned For County Fair
Plan your garden exhibit now for the county fair to ensure your horticulture project is represented by the best produce. Read the fair rules to avoid disqualification for wrong class, missing items, or improper timing. Check new garden division classes and premium details to meet judge expectations. Five judging factors are condition quality uniformity variety and market appeal and arrangement. Observe market produce to match consumer preferences and arrange entries with larger vegetables rearward. Learn from the judge’s comments to improve next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Smith
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Ottawa University
American Horse Council
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America
Garnett
R. E. Searcy
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St. John Ave
Kansas City
Missouri
Bob Bozworth
Mobile Homes Toone
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Juanita
Baxter
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