Mills County Fair Highlights 1968 4-H Shows
Mills County notes describe a busy fair with over 100 beef entries, expanded sheep facilities, and new stock barns. The Henderson Hornets dominated greased pig events, Busy Boosters club led beef wins, and Ed Wearin’s historic three-time grand champion record is recalled. Demonstrations and hobbies drew strong crowds, with controversial weather briefly delaying events and a large town country picnic closing the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood State School
Marian Stratton
eMars
Harlan
Charles Stranathan
Mills County Farm Bureau Insurance Services
Henderson Hornets
Boosters Club
Mills County
Ed Wearin
Mills-Montgomery
Delores Nelson
Charles Moore
Malvern Gun Club
Baker retains grand champion in 4-H cattle show
Darrel Baker, the sole family member to reach grand champion status, cared for a 1025 pound bull purchased at Winterset auction. Brothers Wayne and Donald earned breed champion honors in 4-H events. Gary Stouder received reserve champion honors for his outstanding Angus and placed high in the same exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Wayne
Donald
Darrel
Winterset
Gary Stouder
Official Witnesses Wit Include Three from Here
Three Malvern men will witness the execution of Charles E. Kelley on Sept. 6 at the state penitentiary, Fort Madison. Witnesses named by Suerie Edwin Barkus include Jon Kemp, 8. W. Rich, and another from Malvern, with other officials from Council Bluffs and nearby counties. The announcement notes a large turnout, bustling business support, and a local fair anecdote about flies at the event.
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Malvern
Charles E. Kelley
State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Suerie
Edwin Barkus
Jon Kemp
W. Rich
Iedoo Wat
E Boe
Ebs
Barkus
Kenneth Vencel
Avenue G
Council Bluffs
William Masterson
Pottawatta
Won Honors with Horses at Fair and Execution Plans
Report details a Fair event ending in an operation and a shooting involving Sheriff Vencel and companions. Names such as Kelley, Brown, and Butch Baugh appear among participants. County officials Roy Michael, Glen McGee, I L Donner, and Leroy Johnson are listed as witnesses for an execution process to be arranged with the warden, with a crowd of news representatives to attend. The sheriff plans to travel to Fort Madison on August 23 to confer with the warden about the upcoming execution.
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Vencel
Kelley
N.f Brown
Butch Baugh
Tabor
Shetland
David Sell
Glenwood
Witneses
Roy Wichael
Pottawattamie County
Glen McGee
Mills County
I. L. Donner
Leroy Johnson
Red Oak
Barkus
Fort Madison
Emerson Huntsman Grocery Sold to Jack Sargent
Jack Sargent owner of Jack's Super Saver Grocery at Hastings bought Huntsman Grocery in Emerson from Wm. Douglas and took possession last week. Clerks Mrs. Hebe Edie and Miss Mae Haney continue working in the store.
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Jack Sargent
Jack
Super Saver
Hastings
Huntsman
Emerson
Wm. Douglas
Hebe Edie
Mae Haney
Highly Successful Mills County Fair Ends With Big Attendance
The 1962 Mills County fair closed Thursday after strong crowds and top nightly entertainment. Darrell Baker of Hastings won grand champion baby beef with an Angus, with Gary Stouder as reserve. Winners from 100 entries were celebrated in a stylish event, featuring a Reid sisters dance act, a 50-girl style revue, and a greased pig contest won by a group of boys aged 10 to 14.
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Darrell Baker
Hastings
Angus
Gary Stouder
Reid Sisters
Malvern
Rayna
Robin
Ronda
County Extension Home
Wilma Schultz
John Paul
Richard Cool
David Sell
Bruce Stacy
David Anderson
Phillip Kudron
Mike Rodman
Larry Hunt
Mike Sell
Danny Roeder
DeWayne Franke
Kenny Stewart
Rick Morris
Roger Sell
Steve Shook
Dennis Boileau
Don Sell
Mike Kudron
Denny Sell
David Warren
Tom Axtell
Gary Maher
Judy Asmussen
Beef Angus
Byron Leu
Marlin Henderson
Leo Laughlin
David Bruce
Billy Scherle
Dick Godfrey
David Laughlin
Leo Smith
Busy Boosters
Silver Creek
Feeders Fitters Farmers
Henderson M Hornets
Mills Co
Don Hopp
Dean Hunt
Randall Deitch Jer
Genene Maher
Carol Asmussen
Gravetts Bring Six Ponies to Fair and Return With Seven
Mr and Mrs Clyde Gravett of Emerson brought six ponies to the county fair and departed with seven including a newborn colt. Their ponies were kept in an enclosure with riding lessons for children. A white mare that was due to foal arrived a colt this morning. They moved both mare and foal home later that afternoon.
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Clyde Gravett
Emerson
Gravetts
Stock Show Excellence At Mills County Fair
The Mills county fair stock show drew top interest as 4-H members displayed their best cattle sheep and hogs, filling all facilities with strong numbers and spirited competition.
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Mills County
4-H
Pigs Lost Prompt Sheriff Report Amid Fair Show Results
Lawrence Gohlinghurst farm near Tabor reports 22 Hampshire pigs missing to Sheriff Edwin Showmanship classes draw attention. The event spans rainfall aftermath and swine showmanship contests with Gary Maher and Judy Asmussen in sheep, plus breed champions across beef, Hereford, Shorthorn and breeding categories.
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Hampshire
Lawrence Gohlinghurst
Tabor
Edwin
Interest Up in Tractor Pull Contest
The Thursday tractor pulling event drew many entries and a large spectator crowd. Tractors hitched to a ballast sled, with men adding ballast at intervals until the run ended. Heavy division winners were Doug Deitchler, Ward Hunt, Bill Zanders. medium was Chas Copperstone, Larry Stortenbecker, John Happ. light went to Ward Hunt, Darrell Taylor, John Hopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Deitchler
Ward Hunt
Bill Zanders
Chas Copperstone
Larry Stortenbecker
John Happ
Darrell Taylor
John Hopp
MCHS Students to Register Aug 31 at Malvern High
Malvern Community high school students will register in the high school library on Friday August 31. Freshmen report 9 to 12 a m. Sophomores juniors and seniors may review or change registrations 10 to 5 p m with Mr Nothem. If unable to register August 31, call Mr Nothem at phone 4842 before August 24. Parents may accompany students. School starts September 4.
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Malvern Community High School
al Nothem
Nothem
Work Started School Building Project By Beds and Beer Co
Construction crews moved to the Nishna Valley high school site last week and began excavating the large building. The firm aims to push progress quickly and complete the structure in the minimum possible time.
Hastings Names Darlene B. Taylor Town Clerk
Darlene B. Taylor was named Hastings town clerk after the resignation of Pat Moore who had held the post for several years. The announcement this week confirms the new appointment and continuity of local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene B. Taylor
Hastings
Pat Moore
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Harold Smith
Alvanderson
Archie Scott
Hillsdale
Landee
Cliff Kel
Dianne Schroeder
Nancy the
Sandra Barnes
Diane Lang
Kathy Mendenhall
Debbie Schwehr
Lucky Circle Club
The
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Candy Kahi
Carol Goos
Joan Bueh
Miss Bueh
Mills County Fair
Vernon Baker
Darrell
Jerry Barnes
Toledo
Robert Hornung
Wilmer Jens
Keith Hopp
Roy Wright
James Perkhiser
Calvin Detlef
MCHS
Mrs. Taylor New Hastings
Bill
Bob Burgoin
Shore
Ingraham
Bob Malcom
Don Burgoin
Jerry Ponton
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