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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1956

Page

11

Greenwood Farm Page Report on November Meeting

The Herald's Farm Page notes a November 21 meeting at Greenwood with Mrs. Lorenzo Nitcher. Roll call covered Methods of Filing Recipes and Keeping Books. Members planned booklets for county achievement day and exchanged homemade gifts at the December 19 Christmas party. Nine members, two visitors, six children attended with new member Claire Shepherd joining.

Greenwood Lorenzo Nitcher A. M. Shanes Nitcher Raymond, Stankard Orville Plager J. R. Abel Bill Rinehart Flager Carl Ellison Starkard Rinehart Abel Kansas City Claire Shepherd R.k R.s Louis Reibe Don Easton R.i.r.'s Hote

Fertilizer decisions for drought wheat and forage crops

A note from Brown's y Lines on whether to fertilize wheat or brome in drought areas hinges on moisture and soil nutrients. Phosphorus aids seedling vigor and root development in wheat, while nitrogen may be broadcast on low organic matter soils. Mulching strawberries with clean straw, December timing, and careful removal in spring are advised. Kansas State tests compare corn and mile feed efficiency in hogs, plus reminders on Corn Referendum voting December 11. Stilbestrol implants for beef cattle require 30 to 40 mg in 600 lb cattle. pasture cautions for sparse wheat stands are offered.

Kansas State College Manhattan C. E. Auble Animal Husbandry Department W. E. McAdams Pure Food and Drug Administration L. K. Wittoughby Willoughby

Community Notes From Quenemo area events

Belated Thanksgiving supper for Rebekah and Odd Fellows families at the IOOF hall. Federated church ladies hosted a large bazaar and chicken supper. Topeka visitors included Mrs. Harold Bryan and Mrs. Roger Comstock. Roy Thompson and family moved to Eureka for Santa Fe railroad work. Several local families visited relatives in Agri Valley, Overbrook, and Topeka. Velma Zelma Barbara Fields and Michigan Valley youths attended Emporia Christmas Vespers with music teacher Thelma Cooper.

Rebekah Iudge C.F. Hall Rebekahs The Federated Church Annex Harold Bryan Roger Comstock Topeka Roy Thompson Eureka Santa Fe Railroad Thompson Pomona Waller Hull Rodney Jane Paul Pruett Fuiday Mrs. Simmons Overbrook Bessie Fritts I. Punneo Punneos Denver T. Punneo Williamsburg Velma Zelma Barbara Fields Barbara Hull Larry Bulmer Michigan Valley Emporia Thelma Cooper

Would Increase Water Service For Mulvane Line

El Dorado city commissioners were told a proposed $330 000 plan would boost Mulvane water line pumping capacity to about eight million daily gallons. The project would be funded by El Dorado Augusta and three refineries Skelly Oil Co El Dorado Refining Co and Socony Mobile Oil Co on a 2 gallon mile basis. Work would upgrade underground Arkansas River beds at Mulvane and Augusta with no new lines needed.

EL Dorado Eas Mulvane Augusta-12 Dorado Water Assn Augusta Skelly Oil Co el Dorado Refining Co Socony Mobile Oil Co., Inc Stanley Dial Lorado Arkansas River Dial

Petro-Atlas to acquire El Dorado refinery stake

Petro-Atlas Corp of Tulsa, an Atlas Corp subsidiary, has entered agreements to acquire a controlling stock interest in the 11 Dorado Refining Co of El Dorado, Kansas. The report notes the deal as part of ongoing corporate acquisitions this year.

EL Dorado, Kas Petro-Atlas Corp Tulsa Okla Atlas Corp. of New York 11 Dorado Refining Co el Dorado Kas

Pretty dress patterns and cheerful visitors marked Ottawa listings

A mix of social notices and sewing pattern advertisement. Local households host relatives and guests across Kansas and Missouri, including Clarke Pinkston, Dewey Taylor, and B. B. Craig family visits. Also promoting Pattern 4620 for Misses sizes 14 through 48 with sewing instructions and mail order details.

Anne Adams Ottawa Herald West 17Th St New York N. Y

Wassail Word Traced to Old English Toast Meaning Be Whole

A note explains the origin of wassail from the Old English waes hal meaning be whole. The term reflects a toast spoken with cheer as people celebrate with family, including references to Mrs Myrtle Walker and her mother.

Mrs Myrtle Walker

Ottawa families join for a social gathering

Pek a and Mr and Mrs Don Catuska and children of Ottawa attended with Mrs Myrtle Pinkston who accompanied Mr and Mrs Larry Neill and others in a community event.

Peka Don Catuska Ottawa Myrtle Pinkston Larry Neill

Mercury Sets New Trend With Sleek Tomorrow Look

A new Mercury model marks a decisive break from bulkier car styling. It introduces clean curves and a dynamic, future-forward silhouette that signals a major shift in design direction.

Mercury

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the Herald's Farm Page HDU News Jerry Milcfelt Charles Feuferbarn H.C. Wolfe, Jr Bob Kuiken Brown Quenemo Hazel Wiley W. H. Davidson Floyd Shobe Lawrence Billy Davidson Craig Wolverine Richardson Shaw Egz Shaw Hatcheries R. J. Weegar Admiral Mary L. Weegar Myers & Son Mark OF Cnfidren Ranka Figgins Hickman Mills Roy Walker Washington Wes Neill Clarence Pinkston Shirley Dewey Taylor Neosho John Rogers Melvern B. B. Craig Fred Cowan Alfred Cowan Gypsum Maynard Cowan Lyndon Everett Cowan W. B. Poston Saffron Glass Co Don Collins Franklin County Artificial Dairy Breeders Assn Maple Bowers & Bowers, Attorneys 2Nd St Montgomery Ward First National Bank M’s Kcmo-Tv Channel 5 Tetwiler Motors
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