Lambing Season and Elm Disease Warn Rural Readers
The article highlights lambing season as the critical period for sheep, stressing high during-pregnancy feed to boost birth and weaning weights. It notes that well fed ewes yield more milk and faster lamb growth, and mentions elm bark beetle controls for Dutch elm disease with guidance from Kansas State College researchers. It adds a summary of USDA livestock outlook, predicting steady to higher cattle and hog prices, growing hog numbers, and a busy 1958 fertilizer conference at Kansas State College with details on registration and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Dell E. Gates
Hugh H. Thompson
Kansas City
Kansas
U. S. Department of Agriculture
John McCoy
McCoy
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Kansas State College Department of Agronomy
Floyd W. Smith
K-State Agronomist
Smith
Williams Auditorium
Umberger Hall
K-State Union
Farm Bureau leaders to Chicago for national convention
Mrs. Byron Robison Princeton named woman leader of the year for outstanding Farm Bureau leadership. Wingert of Wellsville represents Farm Bureau Women of the Second District. The all expense trip to Chicago is her award. County committees and membership details noted. ten Franklin County residents attended the state convention and leadership training plans are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Robison
Princeton
H. D. Wingert
Wellsville
Chicago
National Farm Bureau
Robison
Farm Bureau
Wingert
Roy E. Swank
RFD
Ottawa
Gerald Anderson
Francis Miller
Williamsburg
Max Shoemaker
Geo. R. Belt
Lane
Willard DeGarmo
John Macy
Eugene Bush
Roy Herring
Phil King
Pomona
Ray Reed
D. Garrett
Robert W. Tulloss
Walnut
Carl Wemmer
Irene Bishop
Lee Perkins
L. E. Turner
Franklin County
William Bishop
Hays
Jan
Education Price Never Too High at Topeka Conference
At the Governor's Conference on Education in Topeka Dr. W. F. Bernstorf of Wichita urged that education quality justifies cost and that weaker departments should be cut to raise overall standards. He cited a world wide revolution in science and called for more emphasis on math and science in high schools. Gov. Docking opened the two day gathering noting progress but warning against letting the system degrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Governor's Conference On Education
W. F. Bernstorf
Winfield
The
Kansas Assn. of
School Boards
Bernstorf
George Docking
Helena Juror Excused Ahead of Draft Board Date
Ralph Morgan aged 21 avoided jury duty as Judge Lester Loble excused him despite no reason listed. Morgan had a date with his draft board, and the action was taken in Helena Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Ralph Morgan
Lester Loble
Morgan
Home Demonstration Units Christmas Meetings Report
Richmond unit met with Mrs A H Lyon for a Christmas dinner and party with twelve members and two guests. Gifts were exchanged after songs. Mrs Snyder led a brief business session. next meeting January 7 with Mrs Oma Roberts. Loyal Neighbors met at Mrs Max Randel with five members one visitor and seven children. report on Achievement Day given. next a potluck Christmas party at Homewood Schoolhouse December 20. Harmony Homes met at Mrs Jim Beesley. First Aid lesson by Mrs Clifford Fritts. guest Mrs Kenneth Stoffer. twelve members and seven children. next meeting December 12 with Mrs John Stadt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
A. H. Lyon
Snyder
Oma Roberts
Max Randel
Homewood Schoolhouse
Harmony Homes
Jim Beesley
Clifford Fritts
Kenneth Stoffer
John Stadt
Area 4-H Club News Silver Leaf Meeting Initiated Members
Area 4-H Club Silver Leaf invited new members Larry Mages Craig Phares Susan Sailing Ann Keith Pamela Casper and Shelia Mulchey to its December 2 meeting The group voted to start at 7 30 and set goals for 100 percent project completion and better organized meetings Members gave talks demos and health sessions including Richard Landers Diane Bones and Pam Mainly The Bones and Morgan families supplied refreshments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf
Larry Mages
Craig Phares
Susan Sailing
Ann Keith
Pamela Casper
Shelia Mulchey
Patty Abersold
Nanety Hewitt
Richard Landers
Pam
Geri Sue Figgins
Diane Bones
Roger Keith
Grain Must Be In Good Condition Announcement
Frederick Wood, chairman of the Franklin County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee, warns farm-stored grain must stay in tested condition to earn full CCC price. Regular inspections prevent leaks insect infestation and moisture issues that cause molding or caking and signal pest activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
Frederick Wood
Franklin County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Chainsaw Specialist
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brown
Don Brows
Waldo’s Shoe Shop
S. Main
Harry Says
Harry Smith
E.wilson
Wes
Arlie D. McMahan
Virgil McMahan
Paola
Medical Corps
Frankfort
Germany
CCA
APO
New York
N. Y
Ottawa University
Armed Forces
Farm Bureau News
Louis Turner
RFD. 1
Frank Bernasek
Wesley Dyer
Leo Miller
Franklin Cunty
A.B.A
Franklin County Artificial Dairy Breeders Assn
Don Collins
S. Maple
Silvius Welding Service
Ivan Brown
Tire & Battery Service
Aotae
State Bank
R. S. Hill
Mamie Sands
Cashie
Tecumseh and Main
Ed Hosler
F.D.I.C
Montockery Ward
Wards
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