Four H Home Living champs claim top honors at Platte County Fair
At the 1976 Platte County Fair 4 H Home Living exhibits the grand champion in Advanced Home Living was Amy Zach of Humphrey Kloverettes for an heirloom treasure fern. Renee Hellbusch of the Golden Red Club won reserve for a crocheted bedspread. Connie Tiaden of the White Stars Club Columbus earned the grand champion rosette in Beginning Unit with Kelly Miller as reserve.
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Humphrey Kloverettes
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Columbus
Kelly Miller
Sunny Lemons
Barb Nelson
Cindy Zach
Lynette Hellbusch
Kim Osten
Lori Bender
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Karrie Osten
Jay Rodehorst
Becky Zach
Jane Eisenmenger
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Kathy McPhillips
Chris Rickert
Kimberly Brockhaus
Susan Jansen
Fern
Winners crowned in 4 H Clothing at Platte County fair
Platte County 4 H exhibitors topped the annual Columbus fair judged in Beginning Middle and Advanced sewing units. Winners include Linda Nelson and Jeanette Keller as grand champions in Beginning and Middle with Diane Drinnin as Advanced, plus multiple state fair representatives in categories such as Decorate Your Duds and Lounging and Sleeping.
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Becky Zach
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Jeanette Keller
Jan Rodehorst
Diane Drinnin
Suzanne Jaixen
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Julie Goedeken
Platte Center
Lori Bender
Hum- Play Clothes
Cindy Siefken
Kathy Bender
Lindsay
Lori Kapels
Glenda Plettner
Jumbus
Lynn Blaser
Karen Alswager
Janet Humphrey
Barb Brockhaus
Madison
Kris Saalfeld
Janet Zach
Carol Orth
Shelly Detlefsen
Janet Wessel
Susan Lloyd
Beth Schueth
Hint heavy column: readers share life events and quick tips
Hints from HELOISE includes a family story about moving 900 miles, a grandparent keepsake album, and a community note on Job's Daughters events in Columbus. Reader tips cover camper bed solutions, repurposing panty hose, girdle tops, and using cold water to neutralize paint odor.
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When to Tell Men About Breast Surgery
Dear Abby answers a reader who asks if she should disclose a cancer related breast removal before forming a serious relationship. She sides with the physician, advising disclosure as soon as serious interest begins. The column also addresses a wig wearer seeking tactful refusal to disclose wig use.
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Tim
Social Activities Family Gathering At Schuyler Lake
A large family reunion near Schuyler gathered 120 relatives at Keating's Lake with many from across the region attending. Attendees included the George Maguire and Don Messersmith families and numerous out of town guests from Iowa South Dakota Colorado and Germany.
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Council Bluffs
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Henry Bothe
Max Wunderlich Jr
Mmes
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Bernard
Platte County Fair Exhibits Earn Purple Ribbons
Three Platte County Extension Clubs won purple ribbons for booth displays at the 1976 Platte County Fair. Harmony Home Club showcased a Bicentennial themed display with pin cushion sewing gadgets, while Town and Country Club featured busy bees around a hive. Golden Keys Club used a Bicentennial banner and flag emphasis.
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