Plan To Expand Rock Springs Ranch Cottage Project
The Kansas Council of Women plans a native stone all weather cottage at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City to aid a state 4 H center. Goal is an 80 person capacity $80,000 facility funded by 35 affiliated organizations. In 1972 the center served 26,000+ people and 169,000 meals across 298 operation days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Rock Springs Ranch
Junction City
Kansas Council of Women
Kansas
J. J. Moxle
Council Grove
H. Deane McClure
Osawatomie
Truman Robinson
Blue Mound
Roberta Sharp
Salina
Verne Alden
Wellsville
State Center
County Agent Bozworth Honored by KPPC
Franklin County Agricultural Agent Robert Bozworth was honored at the Pork Producers Council meeting in Newton for outstanding contributions to Kansas swine industry. District 7 supporters note his work in nutrition, breeding, shows, ear notch work, and record keeping. The article details hog industry growth in Franklin County, and upcoming Kansas Spring Barrow Show events in Arkansas City February 15 to 17 with judging and public contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Istas
Franklin County
Robert Bozworth
Pork Producers Council
Newton
Kansas
Charles Smith
Cowley County
Kansas Park Producers Council
Bozworth
Kansas City
District 7
Water Loan Approved For Coffey County Water District
TOPEKA Kan Morgan Williams state director of the Farmers Home Administration announced construction contracts totaling 428 207 for a water distribution system to Rural Water District No 3 Coffey County Kansas have been approved The district board issued work orders to BRB Contractors Inc of Topeka and Lauder Industries Inc of Emporia to begin construction The FmHA has made loans of 308 000 and grants of 212 100 to this water district Members have contributed 43 200 The City of Burlington is the water source Over 30 000 rural families in Kansas are now being served good quality water thanks to FmHA financed rural water districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Morgan Williams
Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
Coffey County
Kansas
BRB Contractors, Inc
Lauder Industries, Inc
Emporia
Williams
Burlington
Dairymen urged to attend Franklin Douglas meeting Feb 19
Franklin County and Douglas-Franklin Dairy Herd Improvement Associations schedule their annual meeting February 19 1973 at Ottawa University Student Union. Morning session covers business and reports with afternoon program headlined by Ralph Bonewitz on Protein Supplement in Least Cost Rations and Reducing Mastitis and Breeding Problems in Herd Health. Also noted futures course February 16 on marketing farm products by Roy Fredrick. The bulletin also offers weed and brush control advice with 2 4 5-T and basal spraying tips for osage orange honey locust and red cedar, plus cutting and burning recommendations for pasture management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa University
Farm Bureau
Roy Fredrick
Bob Hyde
Furniture trends push walls to lighter tones and new wallpapers
ARDIS PATTERSON notes a shift in home decor with lighter upholstery and wall coverings. Wallpapers now imitate marble, stone or wood with prepasted or strippable options, while vinyl coatings and self adhesive panels offer durable, washable finishes for redecoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardis Patterson
4-H Appeals To Urban Youth By David R. Smith
During the 1972 program year nearly 30 000 girls and boys in urban areas were targeted by 4 H outreach efforts. The article highlights programs designed to engage city youth through clubs, activities, and leadership training. It notes partnerships with schools and community groups to expand participation and provide hands on learning experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Smith
Hancock Named State Statistician in Kansas Agriculture Service
Raymond R. Hancock, 43, of Georgia, is named State Statistician for Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting, succeeding Jap Pallesen who retires after 39 years. Hancock will begin mid February in Topeka at the cooperative Kansas Department of Agriculture and U S Department of Agriculture office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond R. Hancock
State Department of Agriculture
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Kansas Secretary of Agriculture
Roy Freeland
Jasper E
Jap) Pallesen
Hancock
Georgia
Topeka
Kansas Department of Agriculture
U. S&s. Department of Agriculture
Statistical Reporting Service
University of Georgia
Also Mentioned on This Page
KPPC
Barrow
Ottawa
City Hall
Downtown Merchant
Paine
Walt
S. Main
Dhia Meeting
Douglas- Franklin
DTA
Phil Mosher
Arnold Hart
Ralph Bonewitz
Bonewitz
New State
Statistician
Wranklin
Robert A. Rohanson
Kay
Bros An
Williamsburg
Homewood
J.D. Gas
W.D. Allis
I.H.C
A.C
Baldwin-Gleaner
Chevrolet
Henry
Jock) Spring and
John Keenan
Myers Aud. Co
Franklin Co. Sale Co
Sac Creek Ladies Club
Rautual Funds
Cheney
Lincoln
Sioux
Owatonna
Don W. Machin
Don
Bing Carter
Wellsville Bank
Gardner
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