One of the first farmers to join the Allen County Soil Conservation District was Harold Swanson, Elsmore, who received a Kansas State Bankers award this year for his achievements. The award was won jointly by him and his son, J. Edward Swanson, who own adjoining farms and operate a total of 720 acres. Both are dedicated SCS converts.
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The governing body of Iola accepted the offer of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to sell its lot on North Oak for $950. The new water tower will be placed there.
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A permit to construct a 42-bed nursing home at Carpenter and Kentucky streets was granted to Wayne Archer and associates.
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The Coachmen Car Club, which is composed of young men whose hobby is designing and building flashy automobile bodies, will stage its second show in the Park Community Building July 16. Members of the club are Steven Little, Gary Diebolt, George Hoffman, Darrel Foster, Max Mefford, Bob Walden, Don Boyer, Donny Nichols, Danny Hufferd, Lancy Garten, Jim West, George Catron and Jerry Harr.
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Carleen A. Conger was crowned Dairy Princess last night at the band concert. She will represent Allen County at the district contest in August. Alternate is Jo Ann Coltrane, Humboldt.
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Lehigh Portland Cement Plant will be closed for an indefinite period, Hallet Guth, manager, said this morning. Guth said the plant’s silos are filled to capacity necessitating a shutdown until shipments pickup. The shipping and packing department, which employs 13, will continue to operate.
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HUMBOLDT — Mr. and Mrs. George Garvie and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mankle will open the Hook and Slice driving range tomorrow on ground across the street from the Tik-Tok Cafe on the north edge of Humboldt.
