Saluting Future Farmers Of America at Williamsburg High
Eleven chapter sophomores received pins as 55 boys enrolled in vocational agriculture at Williamsburg High School. In the left photo row one: Jack Coppoe Bob Steward Roy Messick Donnie Owens Kerry Randall Marty Crowley Tim Hermreck. Row two: Cobie Parkens Glen McClure Roger Stinebaugh Cris Roberts Lon Weigand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Anderson
FFA
Williamsburg High School
Jack Coppoe
Bob Steward
Roy Messick
Donnie Owens
Kerry Randall
Marty Crowley
Tim Hermreck
Cobie Parkens
Glen McClure
Roger Stinebaugh
Cris Roberts
Lon Weigand
Barbecued Spareribs and Hog History Shared
Barbecued spareribs feature as a traditional American dish while a short history traces hog farming from colonial times to 1800 and USDA pork guidance. Recipe notes include prep, oven roasting, a detailed barbecue sauce, and a ham and potato cake finish.
Sheri Hewitt Heads to National 4-H Conference in DC
Sheri Hewitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hewitt will be one of four Kansas delegates at the National 4-H Conference in Washington DC April 8-23. The 18 year old states a freshman at State University will join other delegates for discussions tours and interviews with government officials. The theme Caring And Sharing guides the week as delegates participate in groups and committees at the National 4-H Center. Hewitt has long served in 4-H prized projects clothing foods personal development recreation and junior leadership. She values demonstrations with threads and has been assistant leader in foods projects and a day camp counselor. Hewitt has led the Town and Country 4-H Club and held offices in the Franklin County Junior Leaders Club and 4-H Council. She says cooperation patience and effort yield reward and hopes to become a community leader and better citizen. The conference aims to generate new ideas to share with 4-Hers statewide and locally with further plans to attend the Kansas State University 4-H Round-up in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheri Hewitt
God
Richard Hewitt
College
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Sheri
Freschman
State University
Beny
Franklin County
Inter
Kansas State University
Zoning and predator control topics in two area meetings
Franklin County Extension schedules two meetings for March 3 and 4. At Ottawa Junior High School at 7:30 p.m. March 3, Donald Erickson from Kansas State University discusses zoning pros and cons in an educational session. On March 4 at Greenwood School, 7:30 p.m., Robert Henderson covers coyotes and predator control strategies.
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Franklin County Extension Office
Ottawa
Donald Erickson
Kansas State University
Dave Smith
Greenwood School
Robert Henderson
EHU Notes Describe Local Homemaker Meetings and Plans
EHU notes from EHU chapters in Elm Grove Fairmount and Lane detail recent gatherings at members’ homes with lessons on Mix and Match the Key to Eating, talks on highway safety and glass, and plans for an Oak Haven Nursing Home songfest. March meetings are planned with hostesses named. Valentine exchanges, prizes, and community projects noted.
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RJR
Raymond Wagner
Oak Haven
Richmond
Harold Peters
Kenneth Bishop
Elm Grove
W. H. Williams
C. C. Watts
Joel Towner
Lewis Stewart
Elizabeth Mavity
Odena Detwiler
Talks and Demonstrations as Vital 4-H Teaching Tools
The article outlines what makes a strong demonstration or illustrated talk for 4-H members. It covers key evaluation points such as introduction, appearance, presentation, subject matter, equipment, and summary, plus tips on poise, voice, time use, originality, and visual aids. It emphasizes clear openings and closings, readable charts, and thorough preparation for county club days to earn high scores.
Changes In USDA Program Lower Interest Rates For Farm Loans
E R Patton Kansas ASC chair announces easing of the Farm Storage and Drying Equipment Loan Program with a six percent rate from seven. The move aims to expand on farm storage and drying capacity, aid marketing and price timing, and help farmers avoid transport bottlenecks during harvest.
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E. R. Patton
Kansas State
ASC Committee
USDA
Patton
Commodity Credit Corporation
Kansas
Assistance Available Through Soil Conservation District
Landowners in Franklin County may receive help using soil and water resources wisely via the local Soil Conservation District. A conservation plan with maps and inventory data serves as a blueprint for land and water protection, with group options for two or more units and a duty to guard each acre from rapid runoff.
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Franklin County
Public sale of farm equipment near Richmond Kansas
Public auction begins 10 30 a m on the farm two miles south and four miles east of Richmond Kansas or four miles west of Greeley Kansas. Items include a 1960 John Deere 730 diesel tractor a 1950 John Deere B tractor a 1967 John Deere 55 combine with cab a 4 row corn planter a 1966 side delivery rake and numerous John Deere implements plus two 1955 and 1966 Chev 2 ton trucks. Household items antiques lunch served by St. Boniface Society. Terms cash. Not responsible for theft or accidents.
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John Deere
New Holland
St. Boniface Society
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Saluting
Future Farmers of America
Iuture Farmers of America
Williamsburg
Green Hand
Jerry Lear
Lowell Anderson
State Foundation
Roger Dehn
Robert Dehn
Alan Davison
Ron Hermreck
Leland Anderson
Tom Hogan
Ronald Hermreck
Jerry Crabb
Gary Collins
Sentinel
United States
New England
Maryland
Beverly
Frasier
Trip
EHU
Williams
Detwiler
John R. Forrer
T. E. Bennett
Owen Fallowell
Fairmount
D. P. Stevenson
Fred Glanville
Gertrude Burtis
Kansas Extension Homemakers Council
Stevenson
Valentine
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ralph Hodgden
Glen Manning
Hodgden
Robert
Joy Lea Manning
Floyd Dudding
Ralph Overstreet
Lane
Donald McDougal
Iris Combs
George Snow Jr
Scandinavia
Dwayne Cleveland
David
By Emmett L, Richter
Greeley
Annetta Rockers
Ratliff
Alfred Rockers
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