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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1970
Page
4
The article explains how medacrylic fibers have lowered wig costs to about 20 to 30 dollars. It details types of wig construction machine sewn wefted hand tied and machine crocheted, plus tips on shopping care and avoiding inflated prices. It stresses checking construction, fit and care, and recommends consulting a reliable dealer.
The article outlines two essential steps for effective conservation farming. Step one is assigning each acre its best use by inspecting soil depth slope and other factors, informed by a soil survey and local experience. Step two is drafting a farm plan that assigns every acre to its best use and includes necessary erosion and drainage practices.
Mrs. Raymond Wagner safety chair warns on tree fires and offers tips. Keep the tree in water, cutting the base at an angle before placing in a container, and check water daily to prevent drying. A home fire retardant mixture is suggested as an extra precaution.
In Princeton, EHU notes detail meetings at the homes of Mrs. Robison and Mrs. Shawver with members including Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. Schaub, and Mrs. Froggatte. Reports cover the Associated Country Women of the World, holiday planning, and a Christmas party set for December 16. Other units like Modern Homemakers and Modernettes discuss campaigns, achievement day, cancer closet projects, and a December 8 dinner meeting with Mrs. Garland Bohn.
Kansas State University Extension economist Dr. Robert L. Coppersmith predicts lamb prices will stay profitable through fall and into 1970. He cites rising consumer income, shrinking lamb supplies, and continued demand with prices in the 27 to 29 dollar range, a brief drop in November, and a spring high near 30 to 32 dollars. Lamb numbers are falling. the 1970 crop fell 2 percent and 1971 is expected down 3 to 4 percent, totaling about 13 million head. Long term, lower supplies and better quality support profitability for those remaining in the industry aided by advertising and research.
SPEAKER Hope Smith Daugherty extension specialist in 4-H child and youth development will headline 4-H Achievement Night at 8 p.m. December 12 in the Ottawa Junior High auditorium. Her talk is What Gapping Between Generations. Daugherty joined Kansas State University September 15, 1969 and holds degrees from Missouri State College University of Oklahoma and a Ph.D. She aids agents leaders and parents in youth needs counseling methods communication and self-understanding.
Two Holsteins on E. Wayne Anderson’s Royal Pine Farm in Ottawa have earned the Holstein Friesian Association’s top excellent rating. Royal Pine War Lucy 6013985 scored 91, and Jenifer Taloga Adohr 6036150 scored 90, in a recent national classification by an official Holstein staff classifier.
The annual 4-H Club Achievement Night is set for 8 p m on December 12 in the Ottawa Junior High auditorium. The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with awards including Bronze Membership Pins County Club Awards Seals 4 H Member Awards Who s Who Key Awards Silver Pins and Silver Guards Special Awards State Awards and Gold Pins. Dr Hope in 4 H Child and Youth Development will speak on What Gapping Between Generations. The piece urges 4 Hers to attend and highlights recreation as a vital 4 H project with a wide range from sports to crafts and plays.
Kansas farmers can expect higher feed grain prices in 1970 due to lower supplies and strong cattle demand. Dr. Norman V. Whitehair of Kansas State University notes prices should stay fairly stable through the 1970 harvest, with wheat likely to remain high. Corn prices rose to $1.18 per bushel in mid July, with regional variations across Kansas, and grain sorghum prices are seen at $1.60 to $1.80 during harvest. Overall feed grain supplies are projected down about two million tons from 1969-70, while total use rises.
Acting regional director W O Nelson Jr announces the Farlington National Fish Hatchery is surplus to the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife. GSA will arrange disposition while Kansas Forestry Fish and Game seeks transfer to expand northern pike, walleyes and possibly striped bass production. If approved, the commission would oversee all Kansas farm pond stocking.
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