Platte County 4-H Food Champs At 1977 Fair
Humphrey youths dominate the Platte County Fair food exhibits with Grand and Reserve Champion titles in bread preparation. Winners span categories from Outdoor Cooking to Basic Yeast Products, led by Janet Wessel, Becky Weinhoff, and Becky Ternus with Denise Hoessel and others placing in multiple divisions.
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Platte County Fair
Janet Wessel
Becky Weinhoff
Humphrey
Becky Ternus
Denise Hoessel
Leigh
Quickbresh
Purp
Michie Asche
Kelly Miller
Patricia
Wiese
Blue
Marinalle
Kathy McPhillips
Deanne Bogus
Shari Bohoren
Susan Steacke
Sharon Ptelfer
Pfelfer
Sharon Pielfer
Christine Prelfer
Cheryl Weeder
Tammy Miller
Pam Rienaber
Purple
Annette Moran
Jaci Fallick
Becky Weinhott
Mickie Senften
Karla Ternus
Cheryi Kofus
Eileen Humiiter
Angie Whitlow
Karis Labenz
Karin Bennett
Kim Haschke
Diane Jonason
Susan Lioyd
Kathy Bender
Kris Saalfeld
Mlanaber
Mon! Nienater
Felt
Becky Wernhoh
10 Donts for Wives by Abigail Van Buren
Dear Abby offers a playful list of ten marital tips for wives including don’t discuss other men, don’t interrupt at breakfast, don’t talk while he’s reading or watching sports, don’t correct him publicly, don’t provoke jealousy, don’t bad mouth his relatives, don’t leave mismatched buttons, don’t call at work unless needed, don’t use his razor, and don’t threaten to leave unless you have a better place to go. A reader asks about a newer alimony problem and a younger fiancé. Abby warns the age gap and unemployment complicate the future and suggests caution before moving in or marrying.
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Billa
Deah Abby
Midwest
Unwed Mothers Outnumber Married Women Births in D.C. 1976
In Washington D C the 1976 birth statistics show more children born to unwed mothers than to married women making the District the first American city to reach such a split. The data highlight a changing pattern in family structure and fertility.
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D.C
Washington, D.C
Hints from Heloise on frugal fixes and neat tricks
Short reader notes share clever home hacks. A writer describes foil lining a brownie pan to lift baked goods cleanly, avoiding greasing and mess. Another reader explains tight cushions and adding foam to refresh a couch without buying new cushions. A third suggests using leftover receiving blankets as pillow cases for kids, joining or folding as needed for size.
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Heloise
Sharon Landry
Personal shower honors bride-to-be Sterup
A personal shower for the bride-to-be Dackle Sterup, who will wed Dean Kliewer on August 6, was hosted by Mrs. Larry Killham at the Darold Mohrman home. Guests included the bride's mother Mrs. Jim Sterup, grandmothers Mrs. Olive Sterup and Mrs. Arthur Johansen of Osceola, the groom's mother Mrs. Adolph Epp of Henderson, and wedding party members.
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Dackle Sterup
Dean Kliewer
Larry Killham
Darold Mohrman
Jim Sterup
Olive Sterup
Arthur Johansen
Osceola
Adolph Epp
Henderson
McMeekin Bangert wedding in Omaha
Margaret Bangert and Michael McMeekin wed in a 7 pm ceremony at St John Catholic Church Omaha officiated by Rev John Zastrow. Maid of honor Dolores Bangert, best man Joe McMeekin, reception at Thomasville Clubhouse, honeymoon to Banff and Seattle, return Aug 7.
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Margaret Bangert
Gerald L. Bangert
Falls City
Michael McMeekin
Jim McMeekin
St. John Catholic Church
Omaha
John Zastrow
Liz Dutton
Tom Majerus
Dolores Bangert
Joe McMeekin
Lincoln
Thomasville
Banff
Canada
Seattle
Huntington Avenue
Creighton University
Millard
Washington State University
Hoskins
Western-Sonderegger
Home Environment Winners Announced at Platte County Fair
Judging results of the 4 H Home Environment classes reveal grand champions Dianna Prazan and Kris Saalfeld with reserve champions Renee Hellbusch and Dianna Prazan. Ribbons awarded across multiple categories include wall hanging, bulletin board, laundry Bay, wastebasket, dish towel, place mats, and more with purple and blue honors.
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Ann Borer
Lindsay
Dianna Provan
Columbus
Deb Gondringer
Platte County Fair
Am Borer
Dianna Prazan
Kris Saalfeld
Renee Hellbusch
Humphrey
Michelle Asche
Donelle Kummer
Rhonda Shipley
Diane Sempak
Lisa Greenwell
Suzanne Dahmen
Paula Porchat
Bivs
Lou Poplier
Sharon Pfeifer
Jane Dust
Karin Bennet
Mari Nienaber
Laundry Bay
Genette Kummer
Dive
Diane Sempex
Teresa Trumain
Cheryl Ramgekers
Rhonda Palmberg
Gang Sueper
Purpis
Paula Purchal
Sharon Plaifer
Bice
Diane Sempek
Danelle Kummer
Suzanne Dohmen
Cheryl Ramackers
Lou Piriler
Diana Prazan
Elizabeth Gerdes
Diane Sueper
Dish Towel
Purple
Jan Bohlen
Blur
Kathy Ramaekers
Jan Behlen
Tammy Nelson
Anonga Shipley
Selior
Jolene Rhode
Jan Halon
Ble
Shelly Fowler
Blux
Jan Aehren
Nature Pictures
Jane Eisenmenger
Becky Wwemnoft
Thuic
Janet Zech
Gindy Gossman
Hiup
Deanna Bogus
Varet Gossman
Jann Wessel
Renee Helibusch
Becky Wemboll
Cynthia Swanson Weds Jerry Atkins at Genoa Augustana Church
Cynthia Swanson and Jerry Atkins married in a Saturday ceremony at Genoa Augustana Lutheran Church Columbus. The bride wore an organza gown with Venise lace and a lace bonnet veil, with Christine Swanson and Ann Swanson as maids. Best man was Roger Ressmeier and groomsman Darold Wickersham. Rev J F Shirk led the double ring service. organist Kim Cromwell and vocalist Ginny Johnson provided music.
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Genoa
Augustana Lutheran Church
Acene
Cynthia MS. Swanson
Jerry Atkins
Columbus
Alfred Swanson
Christine Swanson
Ann Swanson
Roger Ressmeier
Darold Wickersham
J. F. Shirk
Kim
Cromwell
Ginny Johnson
Club booths win purples at Platte County fair
Purple ribbons were awarded to three Extension Club booths at the Ag Park exhibit hall. Wach highlighted Extension programs while Crafty Capers used a giant percolator for its “Perk up Join all Extension Club” theme. Fish neta and shells, Town and Country Club, and Harmony Home Club’s wheelbarrow themed displays emphasized Extension Work. Blue ribbons went to West Hill Oak Leaf and MNO Clubs.
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Platte County
Ag Park
Wach
Town and Country Club
Harmony Home Club
West Hill
Oak Leaf
MNO
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Christine Haschke
Lori Bender
Andy Semack
Christine Heinen
Carla Zach
Jim Thoelke
Jenble Cook
Anna Caster
Jolene Jarecki
Anpte Cener
Judy Streblow
Blve
Traci Christman
Terri Christman
Jodie Sue Miller
Marlise Behren
Jennifer Davidehi
Susan Gotschall
Jody Weinhalt
Kathleen Senften
Amy Korte
Connie Blaenmenger
Pamiela Klink
Lise Kepels
Vik? Osten
Christine Blaser
Ann Olivier
Christine Pleiter
Renee
Canning
Becky Ferris
Bive
Barb Worth
June Radie
Alice Bender
Susan Lloyd
Becky Terns
Diana Frauendorfer
Dee Ann Divis
Ruth Keller
Diase Johnson
Bhi
Budger
Becky Tornus
Diane Johnson
Roemer Araa Tidy
Jorg
Denise Heessel
Deb Gongdnaer
Axbby
Abigail van Buren
Chicape Tibunosthy
Newa Bynd
Nies
Abby
Bride
Cleveland
Marian Martin
Columbus Telegram
Pattarn
Wort Isih St
New York
Bay Merion Meat
Lily Fulton
Tom Bangert
Urate
Lori Heilbusch
Ann Henman
Jane
Zach
Linda Jaixen
Alce Bender
Lorimueller
Karla Kapels
Lori Hellbusch
Linda van Dyke
Shari Bobmen
Kelly Muller
Becky Weinholl
Yammy Miller
Lori Shroski
Alue Barb
Nelson
FCC
Wilerd, Gants
Marky
Columbus, Nabrasko
Cynthia Swanson
Bat Swanson
Keith Kallenbach
Brad
Danny Atkins
Rick Swanson
Donna
Pat Atkins
Esther Pearson
Jackie Stone
Annette Hansen
JoAnne Walford
Piva Pearson
Grace Force
Shirley Stone
Beulah Rood
Jonny Pearson
Mother Pearson
Mits
Jerhy Atkins
Rapkins
Ohice
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