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Cadett plowing contest recalls the good old days with teams
In Cadett, mule and horse teams plowed furrows as judges measured crown and depth. Rusty Gilles praised turnout for the inaugural event. In sulky, seven horse teams and three mule hitches competed, with John Stuczinski Jr. winning. Don LeMay swept gang plow events. Joe Schwebach earned oldest driver honor. Ernie Peterson youngest. About 200 spectators attended near Gilles Chuckwagon Processing plant.
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Springfield
Joe Schwebach
Eau Claire
Schwebach
Rusty Gilles
Don LeMay
Mr. Schwebach
Ernie Peterson
Emery Peterson
Gilles
Cadott