New Child Labor Rules and Cattle Research Notes
The 1968 child labor law restricts youths under sixteen from operating tractors over 20 belt horsepower and several power driven farm machines. It allows limited farm work, requires supervision, and offers exemptions for operators' children or 4-H participants. Extension bulletins cover cattle research at Kansas State University and the Hays Experiment Station, including MGA use, feed additives, pasture management, and calf nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Hays Branch
Franklin County
Larry D. Leuthold
EHU Notes Peoria PLODDERS Meeting Summary
The unit met with Mrs. Howard Tucker and discussed safety during roll call. Mrs. Louis Wickman led a lesson on Cash and Credit emphasizing careful handling of credit cards. Eight members and guest Mrs. Bill Bishop enjoyed delicate sandwiches cookies and coffee. Next meeting at Mrs. Ray Evans on June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Howard Tucker
Louis Wickman
Bill Bishop
Ray Evans
Soil Stewardship Week Emphasizes Man's Trust
Soil Stewardship Week observed locally May 19 26 emphasizing man's duty as steward of soil water and related resources. Franklin County Soil Conservation District and about 3000 districts nationwide sponsor the event for the 14th year. Materials prepared with church input stress protecting clean water air trees and soil from waste and harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Wier
Franklin County Soil Conservation District
Churches of All
National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
First Negro pom-pom girl chosen at Kansas University
Lawrence Kan AP Miss Bari Robinson 20 of Kansas City becomes KU's first Negro pom-pom girl elected from 10 Negro hopefuls after athletes urged representation on the squad She is a junior who plans to teach French after graduation and takes over from Miss Sandra Fenn of Overland Park Kan on the eight girl squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
Bari Robinson
Kansas City
University of Kansas
Robinson
Miss Robinson
Sandra @fenn
Overland Park, Kan
Retiring Central Heights teachers honored at year end
Richmond area report notes Central Heights Teachers Association saluted eight retiring staffers this term. Honorees include Mrs. Vada Niehaus Lane 20 years and Miss Ava Coonrod of Rantoul 45 years, with Coonrod named teacher of the year. Pins, certificates, and corsages awarded at Princeton Junior High Library tea. Board members and spouses attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Central Heights
Central Heights Teachers Association
CHTA
Vada Niehaus
Lane
Leona Shields
Princeton
Lola Booher
Gladys Garrison
Elmer Liss
Odena Detwiler
Rantoul
Stella Gould
Ava Coonrod
Coonrod
Emporia State
Board of Education
In 30 Days A Very Important Hunt Begins
LA JOLLA Calif AP The world s most scientific drilling ship sails June 15 on an 18 month voyage across two oceans seeking long buried treasures of oil and minerals and a record of earth s history. The Glomar Challenger will drill 40 to 60 holes as deep as 2500 feet in depths to 20000 feet with 75 scientists aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Jolla
Calif
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Melvin N. A. Peterson
National Science Foundation
Earth
Peterson
Scripps
Atlantic
Pacific
Glomar Challenger
Orange
Tex
K State And 4 H Offer Coeds Cooperative Housing
Franklin County 4 H girls planning to attend Kansas State University may consider Clovia House a cooperative scholarship living option. The house, occupied this year by 62 coeds, shares cooking and housekeeping to reduce living costs about 200 dollars annually. Residents balance credit hours and part time campus work while following social rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy R. Merhoff
Franklin County
Kansas State University
Clovia
Origins of 4-H Clubs Across States and Programs
A long overview traces the start of 4-H clubs around 1900 in multiple states, naming key figures like Liberty Hyde Bailey and A B Graham, the Smith Lever Act of 1914, and the expansion into Canada and other nations. It also notes related programs at Kansas State and guidance on Summer job hunting for teens with practical interview tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Hazen
Liberty Hyde Bailey
Cornell University
A. B. Graham
Ohio
Illinois
Palace of Agriculture
St. Louis
Ohio State Federation of Rural Schools
Department of Agriculture
Seaman A. Knapp
Canada
Thailand
Ecuador
Costa Rica
International Farm
Plea Guilty In Topeka Murder and Robbery Case
Kirt Brown aged 25 pleaded guilty to first degree murder and robbery in Shawnee County District Court. He allegedly took 77.55 at gunpoint from Eva Scott, 64, a Topeka liquor store clerk, then forced her to a back room and shot her. First degree murder carries death or life imprisonment. robbery could add 1021 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka (Ap
Kirt Brown
Shawnee County
Brown
Eva Scott
Topeka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bozworth Report
EHU
George Graves
Fairmount
Isabelle Gallemore
Alice Lanz
Anne Washington
Marjory Shideler
Franklin County Farm
Hove
Gulf of Mexico
Sigsbee Knolls
Gulf Basin
Atlantic Ocean
4-H
Wright County
Iowa
Holmes County
Miss
South Carolina
Pioneer Lane
Kansas
Admiral
Homco Ste
Vle
Ayne
Garnett, Kansas
Ottawa
Christian Bros
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