Nominations Open for Franklin County FmHA Committee
Nominations are open for county committee elections in Franklin County for the Farmers Home Administration. Eligible voters may nominate candidates by petition obtainable at the FmHA office, 209 W. 2nd. Nominees must farm in the county, derive major income from farming, be a U.S. citizen or legal alien, and not have a FmHA loan guarantee. Elections are open to all eligible voters regardless of race color religion origin age political affiliation marital status sex or handicap. Nominations must be turned in to the Franklin County FmHA office by June 10.
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Franklin County
Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
U.S
New Manager Takes Helm Of Business System Store
Lawrence man Bob Palmateer begins as manager of Hotz Business Systems in Ottawa at 215 S Main May 1. The office systems specialist offers paper supplies and filing cabinets beyond the Kansas City main office, with service as a core goal. Palmateer, now Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce member, aims to establish Hotz as a local business equipment leader with a five person staff.
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Lawrence
Hotz Business Systems
Ottawa
Bob Palmateer
S. Main
Hotz
Kansas City
Palmateer
Employes
Palmeteer
Ottawa Area
Chamber of Commerce
Elevator Safety Meeting Soon
Kansas State University conducts ten grain elevator safety meetings across Kansas with a June 10 session at Celebration Hall Franklin County Fairgrounds. The 1987 program adds features on fires in grain facilities and emergency preplanning, EPA rules on phosphine fumigants, and the film There Are Choices led by Robert Schoeff. Managers are urged to bring employees, including new staff and local fire department personnel, to the 7:30 p.m. event.
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Manhattan
Celebration Hall
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Kansas State University
Kansas
Environmental Protection Agency
Robert Schoeff
Department of Grain Science and Industry
Kstate
Schoeff
Junior Angus Show Slated For June 6 At Garnett
Kansas Junior Angus Association sponsors the Kansas Junior Angus Show at Anderson County Fairgrounds Garnett on June 6 starting 11 a.m. cattle on the ground a noon covered dish dinner officers elected after. A fitting and showing contest for seniors and juniors begins at 2 p.m. followed by steer show heifer show and bred and owned heifers entry $5 per animal. Heifers must be registered in the member’s name with proof at check in dues $1 yearly or $5 until age 21. fees due before the show. For questions contact Dan Morgan Greeley RFD 1 Box 104 66033 or call 867-2105.
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Dan Morgan
Greeley Rfd
SEK Wheat Tour Wednesday at Parsons Field
A wheat research tour will be held Wednesday May 27 at Parsons Field two miles north of Main Street on 32nd Street Parsons. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Branch scientists will present new research and test results on wheat and other grain crops. Speakers include Dan Sweeney George Granade Kenneth Kelley and Lyle Lomas. Private industry reps will discuss commercial wheat varieties and refreshments are provided by Garst Seed Co Markley Seed Farm Pioneer Hi-Bred International and Cargill. The event is free and open to the public.
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Parsons
Southeast
Kansas Branch Agricultural Experiment Station
Parsons Field
Main Street
32Nd Street
Lyle Lomas
Kenneth Kelley
Lomas
Garst Seed Co
Markley Seed Farm
Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Cargill
Parsons Chamber of Commerce
Miniature Golf Course Opens Near Ottawa on US-59
Ottawa prepares for a new 18 hole miniature golf course with eight mobile obstacles and a 19th hole for a free game. Bud and Ralph Taylor with their wives plan to offer family rates and toddler friendly plastic putters. Opening hours run 1 PM to midnight with potential future additions like batting cages and birthday parties.
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Bud Taylor
Dianna
Diane Yeamans
Ottawa
Bud
Ralph Taylor
Joan
Andy
The
Taylors
Andy’s Siding
the Gift Box
Barkdoll Brothers Beef Shoppe
Pennsylvania
Ralph
Burger Franchises Face High Stakes In Hutchinson Market
Industry experts advise potential franchisees to prove deep experience and commitment before investing half a million dollars. Kansas and Texas see sales declines while the national market shows mixed results, with Hutchinson’s Arby’s reporting a 22 percent drop. Industry voices cite saturation, fierce competition, and careful operation as keys to survival in the burger business.
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Hutchinson
Hns
Southwest
Kansas
Texas
Don Rhine
ATM Inc
Atlanta
Arby’s
Rhine
Lynell Stucky
Wichita
Wendy’s
Lou Wagher
Burger King
Manhattan
Williamsburg Garnett FFA Members Win State Honors
A Williamsburg High School FFA farm management team placed second at the 64th Kansas FFA state contest held at Kansas State University. Individual score honors went to David Basel who ranked fourth overall, while Garnett FFA member Phil Scheckel finished second in the state in agriculture construction and soil and water.
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Williamsburg High School
Future Farmers of America
Kansas State University
David Basel
Garnett Ffa
Phil Scheckel
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Garnett
Dan Sweeney
George Granade
Rlpool Heating & II
Adamson Bros
Wellsville
Princeton
Richmond
Williamsburg
Roger Carpenter
Coffeyville
Sonic
Kan-Okla Inc
Carpenter
Williamsburg, Garnett
FFA
PEPSI
Amoco Food Shop
Fantesis Hot Dogs
Wendy's
Equipmen
Sheldon Equipment CO
S. Walnut
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