Garden City Telegram from Garden City, Kansas • Page 7

Al's Corner By ALBERT MADDUX Finnty County Agricultural Agent Wowr Aren't the flies and mosquitos bad this summer? also sec cattle bunched up in fence corners fighting flies. Flies can be costly. Don't give some of your cattle profits to horn flies. Ideal.conditions exist for fly development, 1 and extremely high populations have developed all over Southwest Kansas. Horn flies are one of the primary pests of cattle in Kansas, but surprisingly one of the easiest control.

They ride on the head, and back of animals and fe'-d by sucking blood. They are about half the size of house flias. by horn flies loser energy because the Frequent Cutting of Lawn Makes for Easier Mowing pests interfere feeding and resting. When as few as 20 to 25 flies are present per animal, the situation; becomes important economically, and many of our cattle now have several hundred flies per head. Back rubbers provide the easeist and cheapsst method of horn fly control on beef cattle.

Recommended insecticides' for rubbers include methoxychlor or toxaphene in a 5 per cent oil solution, malathicn in a 2 per cent solution, dioxathion (Dclnav) in a per cent oil solution, and, rorrael. (Korlan) in 'a 1 percent oil solution. Make the back rubber element can come in contact with' the animal's face. If the fly population is extremely back rubbers may not give effective control and snrays- may be preferred. These insecticides plus CoRal and carbaryl (Sevon) can be used when formulated accord- ins; to spray recommendations.

These spray materials can also bemused to control of mos- quitos and stable ilys Kansas' acreage allotment for the 1958 wheat crop has been set at 11,117,320 acres. This compares with the 1967 allotment of 12,78,1,718 acres and 1966 allotment of 9,675,375 acres. The 1968 national wheat allotment of 59.3 million acres compares with 1967 allotment of 68.2 million acres and a 1966 allotment of 51.6 million acres. As indicated in the announcement of the national allotment figures, the 1963 acreage allotment with average weather provide a crop of approximately 1.5 billion bushels. A crop this size will balance with estimated domestic use of 735 million bushels and an export tartet of at least 750 million bushels during the 196869 marketing year which begins July 1, 19fi8.

Have you noticed the bright red in much of the grain sorghum in Finuey County? Many of tlie fields are ow Many of the fields are now showing the bright red color to the upper leaves, and in some coses entire fields appear red. Upon examination, it is believed that this is only a temporary condition brought on by hail iniury and the cold weather that we have been exneriencing. Samples of the milo have boen sent to the Plant Pathologist at K-State who will bs able to give us a complete analysis "of this condition in a days. MANHATTAN Don't let i lawn mowing get you down. Tehre'g work and satisfaction in a good lawn, says Jim Nighswonger, Extension landscape architect at Kansas State Unive sity.

With grass now at the peak of its growth, you should double your efforts to mow frequently so no more than 1 inch is cut of each he says. Frequent mowing makes for easier mowing, Nighswonger explains. Hand mowers don't push as hard and power mowers run easier. And there is no problem with clippings. Think cf mowing as a pruning process to encourage a tight er sod and discourage annual weeds, the specialist points out.

Cutting grass back from 3 inches to 2 inches results in a one-third loss of leaf area. Grass can tolerate this. But if -a growth is cut back to inches, your lawn will suddenly lose two- thirds of its leaf area and go into shock. Lawn cut too closa have stunted root systems and may be too weak to survive periods of no moisure. Best mowing height for bluegrass and fescue lawn is 2V4 nches, no less, Nighswonger says.

In dry weather, consider aising the cutting level to 3 nches. Bermuda grass and should be maintained at 1 to inches high. Nighswonger gives these tips for good lawn management: Frequent mowing at proper height helps control annual weeds and grass. Seeds dropped last year are springing life now. Cutting your lawn at tlie proper height keeps the soil shaded and cool which discourages weeds and crabgrass Whon weed germinate, the tall vigorous lawn will tend to smother the plants.

-i Raking Frequent mow ine can eliminate raking. Clipp ings more than 1 inch long are apt to stay on top of the grass until long after they have turn ed brown. They detract from tb uniform green appearance yot are trying to maintain. Clippings less than an inch long are quite apt to sift down through the gras where the decompose. They seldom need aking except in extremely ense lawns.

Keep mowers djusted and sharpened to make i clean cut. Reel-type mowers, vhen in good condition, cut cleanly like a pair of hears. Improperly adjusted, hev can be a headache cause backaches. Rotary mowers have grown popularity because of their iow cost ability to go tall grass. Don't let this ability encourage you to mow less frequently than you should.

Rotary mowers tend to whip the grass at the cutting edge if they are not sharp, causing it to become frayed and later turn white or brown. Remember safety practices with power mowers. Rotary blades can throw sticks, stones, and wire. Keep feet away from the bladss. Don't let children operate rotary mowers unless adequately instructed and supervised.

Regardless of how you mow, bo sure to mow frequently at the proper height.if you want a good lawn. Over the Backyard Fence By ELSIE BRANDEN Home Economics Agent Page 7 Garden City Telegram Thursday, July 20, 1967 Some of you have probably had your nonstick teflon cook- wareiong enough now to have a Cleaning solutions may holp brighten and remove some slains. Please check the instruc- Jittle discoloration. This discolor- tion book that comes with your atiott does not affect its nonstick qualities. It only affects the pan's appearance.

The discoloration is a result of a gradual build up of food film pans for the correct cleaning solution to be used. Enjoy using your teflon coated utensils as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean over a period of use and over- thoroughly after each use and heating of the coated pan. Build- accept. the staining as 'a char- up of greasy film that hasn't acteristic of the finish.

It doesn't been thoroughly washed follow- effect the performance of the iog use is a chief reason for dis-1 utensil, coloration of the pan. Ease of cleaning the coated pans may cause you to believe tiiat just a quick rinse uhder the I from a friend describing an ex faucet may be all the pans citing proposition he wants yoi need. This isn't true. You must to share, proceed with caution Will you he fooled by fraud? If you receive a note In tho mai Dighion Girl Is IFYE Delegate DIG-HTON Sara Bentley Dighton will leave in Septem- as an International Farm Ifouth Exchange deltgate to Argentina. Miss Bentley is one of three Kansas 4-H'ers named this year as IFYE's.

The other two are: Linda Nairn of Pawnee Rock who left in April lor a six-month stay in Germany and Pattie Lampe Hanover who also left in April for six-month stay in Sweden. Sara will leave in September for a six-month stay with farm Investigate offers of "free" or 'bargain 1 and thoroughly wash (he pans in hot, sudsy water to rid them of the film of grease that clings to zines, especially those offered the surface and eventually builds by persons calling unannounced up to cause the finish to stain, at your home. 4-H Club Notes Carpets Furniture Draperies INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE Garden City, Kansas, 67846 Pliler Becomes New Ag Agent DIGHTON A new Lane County extension agricultural agent will assume his duties here beginning August 1st. He is James A. Pliler, presently serving as Labette County 4-H Club agent.

Plier has been in extension work since June 1, 1S64, when he worked as assistant county agricultural agent in Montgomery County. He moved to Labette County as club agent Aug. 4 1965. A native Miami, he attended A M. College at Miamie, and received his BS degree in 'animal science at Oklahoma State University.

Pliler and his wife, Carol have a three-year-old daughter, Belva. Lane County has been without a county agent since August of 1966 when the last agent entered specialized agricultural service for two years in Vietnam. HASKELL COUNCIL SUBLETTE A special meeting of the Haskell County 4-H Council was held July 14, to name delegates to State Junior Leadership Camp July 29 to August 3. Delegates will be Kim Weidner, LaVonne Hammer, Ross Ardery, and Kelly Holovach. Other business was announcements of junior leaders to assist at County Camp, July 26 to 29.

Those leaders will be: Mary Quakenbush, Marsha Odgers, Beverly Augerot, and Carol Ann Odgers! The annual Haskell County style revue will be held August 7 in Sublette. Each club will be responsible for two adults to help with the 4-H food sale at the fair and will be responsible for the pop stand at the fair for a specified time. Other items discussed were Round-up, Music Camp and the responsibility of 4-H members in the Senior program. Carol Ann Odgers, Council reporter. HASKELL STYLE REVUE SUBLETTE The Haskell County Style Revue committee chose "Fashion A Go Go" as the theme for the annual 4-H style August 7.

Refreshments will be served after the style revue by the foods girls who are not in the style revue. A deadline of July 31 was set for having descriptions in tha extension office. Blanks will be sent out soon. The boys are encouraged to be in the Best Groomed Boys Contest at the ap- you won't believe it 'til Area 4-H'ers to Attend Course the steering wheel on Bolens newest riding mower. 1 Ordinary riding mowers have four wheels on a one-piece frame.

Turning requires a "wide sweep," or a series of "back-ups" to make square corners. Bolens new Lawn Keeper is a riding mower with a two-piece frame. And the frame does the turning! turn the steering wheel and this one pivots within a 14-inch radius. Cuts grass forward of front wheels for smoother lawns. Engine and exhaust fumes to rear of where they belong! tiiOl OliVB BOLENS NEW LAWN KEEPER MERRILL INCORPORATED MINNEAPOLIS HOLLAND CULTIVATOR WEST HIGHWAY SO Finney, Grant and Kearny counties will be represented in the 4o Kansas 4-H'ers asd sposors attending a Citizenship Short Course July 30-August 5 at the National 4-H Center in Washington, D.

C. The representatives are: Leo Smith, 802 N. 7th, Garden City; Thegroupandt shrd cmfv Edna Clymer of Satanta; and Rodney Scheuerman of Deerfield. In addition, Cheryl Faulkner pi. Ensign and Steve Davis and Rogur Bonsall, both of Hugoton.

are 'listed as alternates for the group. The group and their sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Appleby, will participate in a week of citizenship training including speeches, discussion groups, and tours of government cenetrs. Mrs.

Appleby is district Extension home economist at Kansas State University where her husband is a graduate student. The delegates were chosen from applications based on individual qualifications, age, extension agents' recommendation and sponsorship. The Kansas group will travel by chartered bus, visiting several historical points of interest enroute. The trip will be from July 27 to August 7. same time.

Committees pointed were: Ann Odgers, chairman, Beverly Augarot, Roxann Redd, Sheryl Cox, and Susan Unruh and Mrs. Don Moore; Lynn Quakenbush, chairman, Marsha Odgers, Falrv Williams, Karen Odgers, Fawn Weidner a nd Mrs. Paul Weidner. Publicity Mary Lynn Quakenbush and Carol Ann Odgers, co-chairman, Connie Audrey and Violet Harlow. Russell Ar.

dery, Mrs. J. R. Garetson, Mrs. Marvin Odgers and Mrs.

Fred Rogge. Carol Ann Odgers, council reporter. HAPPY HUSTLERS Regular meeting of the Happy Huslers 4-H Club was called to order July 11 at the 4-H Building in Garden City by Virl Brown, president. For new business the club discussed the need for food at the annual county 4-H Chicken Fry. A motion by Lloyd De- Remus that the club buy the food as a club was approved.

Theme of the meeting was a rocking chair tour of each member's projects. A short talk about their projects was given by each club member. Club leader Mrs. Milton Thomas announced plans for the upcoming Finney County Free Fair. David DeRemus gave a talk about his recent trip to 4-H music camp.

Recreation was led by Jerry Huschka and Brenda Funk. Refreshments were served by the Glen Lederer, Elmer Atkinson and Donald Messenger families. Caroline Brown, reporter. PAWNEE INDIANS Monthly meeting of the Pawnee Indians 4-H Cluib was called to order by vice-president Joe Beery. 3-Point Program Controls Flies MANHATTAN flies are a real nuisance to Kansas stockmen this time of year.

Extension entomologists at Kansas State University recommend a three-point program for effective control of these pests. First, practice good sanitation. Remove fly breeding places such as manure, wet hay, and feed.at least once a. week. Wet weather in Kansas has brought more of these problems than usual, Leroy Brooks, Extension entomologist, points out.

By spreading wet material to dry, you make it unsatisfactory for flies, he says. Second, apply a barn spray Give your teflon coated pans a periodic scrubbing with a plastic or rubber scrubber or stiff sponge. Don't use steel wool metal pads of cleaners as these may damage the finish. Teflon coated pans and utensils may be washed in automatic dishwashers without affecting the non- stick linish. Keep top stove temperature at medium or lower when cooking with teflon coated pans.

Overheating causes discoloration of the coating material. Be carefui not to leave the pan empty on high heat. In the oven, the suggested temperature is 425-450 degrees F. Never use these coated pans under the broiler as the direct heat is too intense. Before signing any contract or agreement for installation, remodeling, or buying goods or services, read the whole paper carefully.

Don't sign multiple copies without checking each one. Some tamilies have found that they signed a mortgage on families in She go first to Washington, D. C. to participate in a Citizenship semi- nnr at the National 4-H Center. The Center serves as an orientation session for the IFYE delegates.

After her return to Kansas, ara will share her impressions )f her host country through illus. unrated talks. The IFYE program is spon- ored by the National 4-H oundation, the Kansas 4-H foundation, the Kansas State Jnivers ity department of 4-H the ceilings and walls of all livestock buildings. You can use a mixture of water and dimethoate, or ron- nel. These chemicals can.

be safely used in dairy barns or in beef barns. Baytex is also recommended for use in beef barns. Be sure to remove all animals and cover feed and water troughs before spraying your buildings. Brooks says. Spray should be applied to the point of run-off on the walls and ceiling.

Third, use a bait material to supplement good sanitation ard barn spraying. Spray baits will stick to vertical surfaces and can be applied heavily to favorite fly-roosting places. This three-point program should give you good barn fly control. Be sure to read and follow the directions on the chemical containers carefully to insure best results and safety for you and your livestock. Members answered, roll call by naming what they planned to enter in the Finney County Free Fair in August.

New business consisted of discussion of the upcoming Home Economics Judging school and the annual club tour to be held August 12. Gary Whitstone gave a project talk on his baby beef project. Ellen Berger's project talk was about knitting. Jan Beery and Barbara Hastings led club members in the singing of "America the Beautiful." The Roy Fercking and Harold Berger families were hosts for the evening. They served punch and donuts.

Cathy Baldwin, reporter. County 4-H'ers Attend Meat Judging School Finney County 4-H'ers were among 4-H'ers and FFA members from 31 Kansas counties who participated last Saturday in a regional 4-H meat judging school held in Great Bend. The school featured George A. Ahlschwede, meats specialist on the Kansas State University staff. It was open to all 4-H'ers and FFA members enrolled in meats identification and judging projects, in meal service projects and in livestock projects.

Other southwest Kansas conn ties that participated in the Great Bend school included Gray, Hodgeman, Lane' and Stevens. 7 Members of 4-H Dog Project Meet Seven members of the Finney County 4-H Dog Project met July 15 at the home of Bobby Brinkmeyer. Project members reviewed chapter 12 in their handbook and answered a quiz over the project. Two games were played: one of naming a different part of a dog by putting the names on a drawing of a dog and the second a letter maze game in which the breed names of dogs were hidden. Next meeting of the group will by July 22 at 1:30 p.m.

at the Brinkmeyer home. Members are to study chapters 33, 14 and 15 in their handbooks and bring the dogs to the meeting. The dogs must be on a leash. Fair Queen Not Hep On One Movement ANGELES (AP) Kate Btiyerle, crowned as queen of the Good Old Summertime Fair, is pert and modern but admits she's not hep on one movement. Does she like hippies and someone asked after she was crowned Wednesday.

"I don't believe I've heard them on the radio yet," replied Mrs. Beyerle, who is 95 years old. their homes as security for aluminum siding. Know what you're signing. Check bargain offers of frozen foods or combination food and freezer plans.

Insist on knowing the total cost of the contract, not just the weekly or monthly payments. Get a written list specifying and describing all items included in the offer. If a freezer is part of the deal, insist on knowing the cash price of the freezer. Compare this price with freez ers at any of our local appliance stores. and other Extension youth pro- crams.

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TOM DIMITT BR 6-7171 Garden City Sale Co, Inc I STOCKER-FEEDER CATTLE SALE Friday, July 21st Estimating 700 to 800 Head EARLY LISTINGS FOR FRIDAY 78 good to choice whiteface and black heifers, 400 ta 42S Ibs. 29 good to choice whitefoee steer calves, 450 ta SOO IBs. 201 good to choice whlteface and black whlteface feeder heifers. 650 to 750 Ibf. 102 good to choice steer calves, 300 to 350 Ibs.

225 mixed steer and heifer calves, 350 to 550 Ibs. 375 butcher hogs. 85 stock and feeder pigs. Many more small consignments Sole Starts at 11:00 a.m. 175 FAT A.M.

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BR 6-2721 Evenings Call Jerry at BR 6-5544 JOIN THE KANSAS LIVESTOCK WORK FOR YOU! In Case You Desire Order Buying Services either buying or selling contact Jerry Chmelka, BR 6-5544 or BR 6-5712 PCA LOANS Dependable Credit for Farmers Stockmen 30 Years of Service to Agriculture Garden City Production Credit Association 6-7686 212 Miller NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF The Lane-Scott Electric Cooperative, Inc. Attend your annual meeting to be held July 24,1967 at the Lane County Fairgrounds hi Dighton, Kansas. Meeting Will Begin with a Free Barbecue At 6:00 O'Clock P.M. BUSINESS MEETING TO FOLLOW DOOR PRIZES II.