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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
3
This guide advises making pre year end decisions to level income and reduce taxes. It suggests accelerating purchases of machinery and supplies, delaying collections, using installment sales, and adjusting depreciation, with action required before December 31. It notes raising income if below average and consulting a tax specialist.
Earl L. Wier reports Congress extended and broadened the Great Plains Conservation Program for 10 more years. The expansion aims to double conservation work on Kansas farms, protect water and wildlife, reduce erosion, and curb agri pollution while improving landowner economics. As of Sept 30, Kansas shows 3,673 participants covering 2,644,058 acres in 62 counties with 5,000 more nationwide awaiting contracts.
The EHU group met December 18 at Mrs Harold Crawford's home for a covered dish Christmas party. Lydia Fitch handed out quotation cards. readings included Pop Goes the Weasel and Let's Get Down To Brass Tacks. Guests Myron Steere and Carole Grigsby attended. gifts were distributed for hospital charity. plans for next year were set. William Gamble led the program with The Little Angel and St Nicholas poem gifts.
The Kansas 4-H Foundation supports the state program with public funds and private gifts. Based on the Kansas State University campus, the foundation funds Rock Springs Ranch the state 4-H center near Junction City and coordinates donor driven awards and scholarships for leaders and delegates.
ARDIS FOUST notes farm Christmas traditions vary over time from tree cutting to stockings by the chimney and homemade ornaments. Franklin County families like the Rothwells, Dehns, and Sylvesters are keeping customs alive with home crafted decorations, popcorn crowns, and family Mass and dinners.
Extension Service offers a January February tailoring course on Tuesday evenings. Open to women with basic sewing knowledge, 15 mat sessions, no charge, fabric must be at least 80 percent wool, five classes, completion three weeks after final session. Sign up in the Extension office.
Silver Leaf 4-H Club with seventeen members gathered December 20 at Emory Morgan’s home to make seven kinds of cookies and four kinds of candy for senior citizens. They decorated cans with Christmas paper, then caroled and delivered treats before a party at the Charles Burlingham home with a 10 cent grab bag.
Federal Extension Service staff collaborate with county and state Extension personnel and national committees to develop 4-H programs. Kansas 4-H participants join two national events yearly. Forestry projects teach tree identification, windbreaks, shelterbelts, nut tree groves and wildlife plantings while guiding youth toward careers through projects, tours and trips.
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