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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 5, 1962)
4-H Projects Varied There are 598 bovs and girh In Cuss Co. enrolled in 4-II club vork. These 4-II'ei:; enrolled m 12(55 projects. The brcaKciov.n by projects Is as l'olluw.s: Corn 9. Grain Sor- kill Bon 1 :3 AND ifae rornraer This is bacical'y an Agricultural Comiiit:n!y. The prosperity of cur c'ly is tied c!oseiy to L' t!ie prosperity of OJr f.irtrs. We make it our business to know farm pro- v blcms and .ire able to &?visc and assist farm crs in our area. 'ft SO . . . when you reed finarcfal advice and i assistance . . . Come in and conduit us. 1 -2 We offer a complete farm blinking service. :'-T '1 i miwmm state bank :' Member F.D.I.C. trhumfi Rn Small Gr. 1. Win-1 ter Wheat 5. Other Crops 3,! Garden 22, Soil Cons. 19, For-esliv-23. Bird 10. Wildlife Cons. 25. Poultry 26. Dairy 37. Beef 94. Sheep 17. Swine 53. Light Horse 37. Rabbit 1. Entomology 6, Tractor 31. Kiecti'ific.iUon 20. Woodwork ing H. Rope 6. Yard Beaut. 10. Foods 325. Health 4. Safe- ly 59, Baby Sitting 21. Money; Management 1. Clothing 20.3. Home Living 134. Jr. Leader ship 45, Photography-2. 4-H'ers Participate in Farm-City Week George Pool and Mary Kay Hendrix represented Cass Co. in the Farm - City Week Ex change. The exchange was sponsored by the Omaha Cham ber of Commerce, George, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pool of Elmwood and Mary Kay, dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hendrix of Plattsmouth spent a weekend in Omaha homes They, with their parents, were entertained at a get acquainted party, sponsored by the omana Chamber. After the weekend visit in Omaha they returned to their homes with their host families, where the host fam ilies were entertained at the farm homes. The purpose of the exchange is to create a better under standing between city and rural people. This is a worthy project which should be practiced every week of the year by everyone who has an opportunity. Patronize Your Extension Supporters " ml $a I -a , . . ff5i f Wv-i, 5rC'3 4-H Tractor Projects Popular in Cass County a tntnl nf 71 Post fnuntv I' ning trees in the Nebraska Na tional Forest at Halsey, but there has been little interest shown in working out an agreement with the Forest Service to take ad vantage of this lucrative oppor tunity. The lowly but prolific cotton wood can produce pulp, which is in demand. In Canada, mills "do a beautiful job" in turning out plywood from properly cured cottonwood lumber. Its lumber is valuable for many interior uses. The return from trees might not be considered spectacular when only one purpose is consid ered, Gaylor analyzed. However when all benefits are considered, their value becomes almost in calculable. "Over the long pull, I believe forestry will return $30 per acre. This is only the economic return from sale of products, and doesn't include other benefits such as improved recreation, wildlife habitat and watershed protection. A total of 31 Cass County boys enrolled in 4-H tractor projects in 1961. Thirty-one boys com pleted their project satisfac torily. This is an achievement, to have a 100 completion. The 3 clubs under the direction of LeLand M e is 1 n g e r and Lvle Sparks of Plattsmouth and Don ald Fredenburg of Elmwood also ndded additional prestige to the County program. David Kraeger, Co. champion Tractor driver at the Co. Fair placed 2nd in the State Contest. Bob Engelkemier won the Club Congress trip for Tractor Achievement and Cass Co. 4-H tractor club members again were asked to drive the new tractors, which had recently been tested by the Testing Lab oratory, in the parade held dur ing State Tractor & Safety day. David Is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kraeger of Plattsmouth Read the Ads Robert Frost, poet: "The world is full of willing people; .iome willing to work, the rest willing to let them." ANHYDROUS AMMONIA NITROCEN MIXED FERTILIZER SOLUTIONS AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS 9 DRY FERTILIZERS OPEN FORMULA FEEDS TIRES & BATTERIES CREASE & OIL 9 PAINT - THINNER - BRUSHES BALER WIRE & TWINE I MOST FARMERS DO I I miiMii mm MMMi" I TOP STATE STOCKMAN Harry Knabe, right, of Nehawka was honored April 20 as an Outstanding State Stockman bv the University of Nebraska Block and Bridle Club. With John Knabe, he looks over some of the reasons the Knabes are known In the Hampshire world. The gilt was the top seller at the Nebraska State Sale, bringing S350. She farrowed 10 pigs and saved 10, although only nine are shown in the picture. (College of Agriculture Photo). Forests Have Great Potential in State By Daniel B. Lutz Assistant Extension Editor University of Nebraska "People in Nebraska love trees, but think of them as indi viduals. They find it difficult to grasp the concept of trees grow ing in forests or groves. They ap preciate trees in windbreaks and to lean their eyes up against to break the monotony of the Hat plains." In fact, emphasize.", Harry Gaylor, "the overriding function of forests in Nebraska must be in relation to watersheds in pres ervation of soil and water re sources through reduction of ero sion." Gaylor, who is forest super visor of Nebraska National For ests, U. S. Forest Service, and headquarters in Lincoln, out lined some of his views and sug gestions, regarding the rejuven ation and explanation of timber resources in Nebraska. While forest areas do provide PHONE WEEPINC WATER 823-4165 County to-Stock Co-Op Ass'n YOUR FARM BUREAU SERVICE COMPANY rofits Painting Your Farm Buildings This Spring? Before You Do . . . SEE US FOR LOWEST PRICES ON BENJAMIN MOORE HOUSE & BARN PAINT INTERIOR PAINTS 9 PAINTINC SUPPLIES PLATTSMOUTH PAINT STORE PHONE 6173 with i i ipmneinrit AND YOU ALWAYS GET A BETTER DEAL AT . . . LEW Per 100 on CHICKS By Ordering By Feb. 15 SAVE $1.00 By Paying Cash With Order SAVE $2.00 0 By Taking Chicks During Feb SAVE $2.00 SAVE $5.00 Per 100 U.S. APPROVED U.S. CLEAN CHICKS IN PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Your Assurance of High Bred Healthy Chicks. Guaranteed 2 Weeks NORRIS HATCHERY Phone 823-5185 Weeping Water, Nebr. In The Plattsmouth Area You May Order From RICHARD O. COLE - PHONE 8169 the best cover possible to slow runoff waters and prevent floods, other benefits can be gained through a sound management and utilization of existing wood lands and a vigorous reforesta tion program, Gaylor empha sized. If Nebraskans would adopt the "multiple use" concept regard ing groves of trees and develop their full potential within the dic tates of climatic and soil condi tions which exist here, many more dollars ultimately would be added to the state's coffers, the official declared. Nebraska is receiving only a fraction of the dividends which could be realized from its million acres of forest stands. Gaylor de fined forested area as land cap able of producing wood products which is principally covered with trees. Ninety per cent of the for ested area in the state is made up of similar irregular acreages of volunteer trees growing on the banks of creeks and water courses and in lowlands. Much of this timber "has no management at all," Gaylor pointed out. Too many of the timber con centrations are made up of "junk" species and "weed trees" such as willows, he explained. Nebraska farmers and landown ers need to treat trees as a crop and convert existing stands to species that make a product or products now in demand by the consumer, he advised. "Aware ness must be developed that fees, in order to thrive and pay off economically, must be weed ed, tended and fertilized like any other crop. Grading, handling and storing practices must be improved to maintain the quality of products derived from Ne braska trees, which are as good as those grown anywhere," Gay lor stated. He listed these possibilities of increasing the value of Nebraska forests to the state: Develop various species for production of plywood, particle board, wood chips for bedding and mulching. Use oak lumber for heading for barrels, paneling and floor ing, short pieces can be used in this manner. "Black walnuts could be a gold mine." There is a market for as many walnut meats as are available. Kansas harvested a $3 million crop the past year. A cracking plant is needed in Ne braska. The eastern tier of coun ties along the Missouri River has the right conditions for fast growing, good yielding, high quality walnuts and walnut tree lumber." "There Is no reason why the state can't grow its own Christ mas trees, although good land must be used for this type of tree production. Trees grown for ether purposes listed can be grown on steep, rough land un desirable for most row crops." There is a steady demand for posts for agricultural purposes, but few have taken the initiative to set up an operation for obtain ing post trees from existing stands. Hundreds of thousands of posts are available now by thin- NORTHRUP KING SORGHUM HYBRIDS for both grain and forage! Bigger Yields! Fast Drying Heads! Cleaner Harvesting! Greater Freedom from out crosses! Better StandabitHy-t CADfiff MOW fHOM A product of Northrup King Sd Research mm LEWIS KOUTSKY OSCAR OLSON Elmwood Phone 994-3881 Creenwood Phone 789-2543 The Sign of BETTER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PLUS Huebner Farm Service IS THE COMBINATION Cass County Farmers Can Depend On. Right now is the time to start planning for next season's FUEL and LUBRICATION needs. We know you will like the performance of Phillips Products in your farm engines. . .and you'll like our prompt and courteous service to your farm. 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