Watershed District Seeks Aid For Tally Creek Plan
The Tally Creek Watershed District filed for aid under the Watershed and Flood Prevention Act with the Kansas Watershed Review Committee. The plan groups cover four committees on problems objectives structural measures and land treatment for about 52 780 acres spanning Douglas and Franklin counties. Major issues include frequent floods since 1928 and 1969 with damages to crops roads and structures and ongoing sheet and gully erosion on unprotected upland. Joint District No 82 formed under the Kansas Watershed District Act in 1953, charter granted April 17 1969, with field inspection planned for fall 1969.
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Tally Creek
Kansas Watershed Review Committee
Douglas County
Franklin County
Ottawa
Kansas Watershed District
Health Education Leader Session Covers LSD and Venereal Disease
At an EHU leader training session the topics LSD and Venereal Disease were discussed under the theme Health is Wealth. The session warned about LSD’s dangers, distribution ease, and long lasting psychosis risks, while noting venereal disease rises since 1957, especially among ages 10 to 24, with syphilis and gonorrhea as primary concerns and emphasis on testing and education.
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EHU
Albert Hofman
Hofman
Good Breakfast Habits Boost Energy and Focus
A historical health note urges Americans to eat a solid breakfast daily. It argues skipping breakfast lowers daytime alertness and productivity, especially for children, and cites studies showing better cognitive performance and steadier energy when breakfast is consumed. It offers practical ideas like varied meals, including protein, dairy, fruit, and even quick options for busy families.
Peach Crop Good This Year Near Rantoul Orchard Large Yet
B L Carter family orchard south of Rantoul reports a large peach crop despite smaller fruit due to wet weather. About 800 of an estimated 1000 bushels have been picked. Carters usually pick and haul their crop. Varieties include Elberta Jubilees and cling peaches. The 20 acre site traces to a historic Smith’s Nursery. Carter began in the 1940s after soil issues reduced apple plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Carter
Rantoul
Carter
Smith
EHU Notes Rock Creek Meeting at Forest Park
The EHU Notes group gathered at the Shelter House in Forest Park at noon for a picnic. Fourteen members and three guests enjoyed dinner as Mrs. Cummings led the business meeting and a safety tip answered the poll call.
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Michigan State University Veterinary Clinic
Ron Salswedel
Watershed District
By Earl L, Wier
Carole M
Grigsby
Garrett
Kansas Extension Homemakers Council
Marvel Macy
O. A. Breckenridge
Ralph Sand
Ottawa Herald
Anchor Savings
ER Ahneo
F.s.li.c. Rho
Otasco
Philco
AFC
CP Wat
Sy PT Cs
TV AG
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