Five Generations at a Family Portrait in Lake Mills
Mrs Clara Swensea of Leland sits with her daughter Mrs Vernon Peterson and granddaughter Mrs Kurtis Helgesen. Two great grandsons Bruce Helgesen and Jeffrey with Paul Helgesen hold Kurtis born in Germany a year and a half ago. Jeffrey and Kurtis are great great grandsons of Mrs Swensea. Mrs Bruce Helgesom is Connie Wihlm, daughter of Alphonse Wihlm of Greene. The Bruce Helgesom family lives in Lake Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Swensea
Leland
Vernon Peterson
Kurtis Helgesen
Bruce Helgesen
Stv
Germany
Jeffery
Kurtis
Swensom
Bruce Helgesom
Jeffrey
Connie Wihlm
Alphomse Wihlm
Greene
Lake Mills
Butler County 1973 74 Home Economics Plan Seeks Broad Participation
The Butler County Extension Committee announces the 1973 74 program theme Improving Your Quality of Living with activities for seniors and homemakers. Topics include Water loo Area Senior Iowans Conference Food and Fitness Small Kitchen Appliances Tymely Tips from Extension Come to Grips With Your Money Recreation and The Farmer's Market Food Fair Selection and Care of Furniture Fine Arts Workshop and The V D Problem. Local leaders and contact details are listed for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Home Economics Committee
Roger Petersen
Petersen
Waterloo Area
Iowa State University
I.S.A
V.D
Peterson
Extension adds part time staff in Floyd County Iowa
Mrs. Jane Koogler of Charles City and Mrs. Marty Taylor of Rockford were appointed as part time staff for Iowa State University Extension Service in Floyd County. They will assist May Johnson and Robert McCrackin in extending educational information in community development and youth programs. George Boehnke and Rodney Ellis announced the appointments as Floyd County continues to expand program activities. Koogler will work in Charles City and Taylor around Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Koogler
Charles City
Marty Taylor
Rockford
Iowa State University
Fension Service
Floyd County
May Johnson
Robert McCrackin
George Boehnke
Rodney Ellis
NIAD
Koogler
Butler County Cattlemen's Association elects three new directors
Doug Marsh of Greene is named president of the Butler County Cattlemen's Association with a three year term. New directors Don Feldman Greene Dan Keller Parkersburg and John Angstman Dumont join the nine-man board, each serving three years. Officers also installed include Lee Folkerts Allison as vice president and Loren Reiher Allison as secretary treasurer. Existing members carry over: Robert Wamsley Greene Daniel Miller Aplington and Don Mehmen Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Cattlemen’s Association
Don Feldman
Greene
Dan Keller
Parkersburg
John Angstman
Dumont
Doug Marsh
Lee Folkerts
Allison
Loren Reiher
Robert Wamsley
Daniel Miller
Aplington
Don Mehmen
Butler County Hog Show sweep by Roger Stauffer in 1973
Roger Stauffer of Charles City led the 1973 Butler County Hog Show held March 17 at Interstate Producers Livestock Association in Allison. Stauffer showed both the lightweight Grand Champion and heavyweight Reserve Champion hogs, with 215 pounds for both classes. Winners spanned second through tenth in light and heavy divisions, plus top placings in the Carcass Show, ribbons awarded by Dale Edeker and prizes by Butler County Pork Producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Stauffer
Charles City
Butler County
Interstate Producers Livestock Association
Allison
Stauffer
Jessica Huisman
Clarksville
Gary Huisman
DuWayne Johnson
Parkersburg
C. H. Funnell
Hampton
George Lienenmann
Greene
Mark Schrage
Geary Gates and Sons
Waverly
Larry Heeren
Bristow
D. Messerly
Janesville
Gary Funnel
du Wayne Johnson
Jim Hill
Brian Kruse
H. Funnell
Maurice Busch
Niewsraperbaphive
Jum Gates
Lynn Kramer
Robert Schrage
Gary Bernau
Geo. Lieniemann
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Economics Extension Committee
Cliff Ackerman
David Clark
Lawrence Finke
John R. Klahsen
Duane Buseman
Marlin Lindaman
Harry Muller
Shell Rock
Sam Simpson
Paul Trey
Butler County Extension Office
PEPSI
Heinz Catsup
Jar
Ray’s Pizza
Carnation
van Camps Pork & Beans
Shurfresh
Idaho
Ted
Texas
B& W
Gina
Rossii An
Jergen
Boe Veces
At & W
Armour Star
Butler Cattlemen’s Association
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