FARM VEIWS By Charles Orcutt Extension Adviser
Extension adviser Charles Orcutt previews the 1968 Clark County 4-H Show at the Marshall fairgrounds August 6 and 7. More than 350 4-Hers will display projects across livestock, dogs, and other categories with judging led by Prof. W W Alberts of the University of Illinois. Sheep judging begins at 9 am Tuesday, followed by beef steer competition around 10 am with about sixty steers entered for grand champion.
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Clark County
Marshall Fairground
W W Alberts
University of Illinois
Large 4-H swine and dairy show at weigh in and judging
An extra large class of barrows will be placed at 1 pm by Professor Alberts. Over 80 club members have swine projects and most will show three or more head. Barrows shown by weight classes for a better show. Swine breeding stock judged Wednesday morning in classes including sons boars gift senior or junior and breeder-feeder litter. The 4-H dairyman will exhibit about 18 head for A B or C, placing at 9 am Tuesday in Ring. Dairy breeds include Jersey Guernsey Holstein and Brown Swiss.
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Alberts
Jersey Guernsey
Big 4 H show features foods crafts and livestock displays
The scout building hosts 4 H girls in Home Economics with exhibits in foods flower arrangement party planning baby sitting and handicraft as 180 girls enroll in 14 foods areas and 19 in party planning 15 in baby sitting and 45 in handicraft Tuesday judges and a large 4 H horse and pony show with 43 enrolled is planned for August 6 at 7 pm before the grandstand in Martinsville and West Union with county garden poultry rabbits guinea pigs and indoor gardening also showcased
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Clark County
Raymond Owen
Omer Curry
Casey
Ruth Stewart
Martinsville
Billie Bubeck
West Union
4 H Auction Evening Set With 60 Steers and 90 Barrows
At 9am swine breeding stock judging opens followed by beef breeding stock at 10 30 am. Wednesday afternoon 4 Hers prep for an auction at 7 pm with about 60 steers 90 barrows and 18 head market lambs. Local auctioneers handle bids and merchants are urged to bid on a top animal. The 7 pm start aims to boost attendance.
4-H Food Stand Lead by Medsker at Local Show
A group of 4-H volunteers led by Randy Medsker will run a food stand at the 4-H show. In charge are Carl Wernz Max Burkybile Casey and Mike Gustafson, with Mrs Jean Murphy of Marshall as general chairman.
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Randy Medsker
Medsker
Carl Wernz
Illinois Agricultural Association backs local government streamlining
A year-long study by a special committee of the Illinois Agricultural Association recommends streamlining local government. Proposals include appointing a county executive officer, ending town meetings, creating a county financial code, abolishing fee-based county office salaries, preparing for local reapportionment, and merging smaller counties. Dean Sears notes the 50-page report will go to county Farm Bureaus for review.
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Illinois
Ilinois, Agricultural Association
Dean Sears
IAA
Local government study urges modernization actions
The 1967 report by Choctaw Farm Bureau leaders and a statewide study committee proposed consolidating tax districts, redrawing county boards, creating uniform accounting, and appointing a county executive officer. It also urged township assessor consolidation and legislative changes to enable greater efficiency and rural representation.
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Farm Bureau
Sears
IAA
TAA
Farm Bureau State Women's Committee
Farm Bureau Young People's Committee
AA Board
Vernal Brown
Vermont
Ill
Roger Carr
Avon
County Boards of Supervisors
Eckle Homemakers Meet at Federal Housing Center
The Eckle unit of Homemakers Extension met Tuesday at the Federal Housing Community Center. Miss Agnes Smith hosted assisted by Mrs. Mary Finkbiner and Mrs. Reba Bennett. Ruth Berner opened with a welcome and a daily quotation, followed by a 4 H club girls program led by Louise Kuhn.
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Louise Kuhn
Carolyn Brown
Shirley Patterson
Nora Geheb
Clarene Kile
Reba Bennett
Ruth Berner
Bess Cooper
Pauline Davidson
Dana Evans
Mary Finkbiner
Mabel Hawker
Laura Junker
Jewell
Iola Low
Alice Manning
Thelma Ohm
Agnes Smith
Grace Starkey
Helen Sumption
Helen Tarman
Eckle Unit of Homemakers Extension
Federal Housing Community Center
Marshall Blue Ribbons
Ledermann Reunion And Park Fellowship Notes
Respect to the family of Frank Drake. Mrs Drake receives sympathy. Ledermann reunion at Lincoln Trail Park. Mill Creek fellowship supper held there with 12 in attendance. John Blizzard dined with Mrs Maude Miller on Monday and Tuesday. Women softball league.
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Maude Miller
Mary Crumlin
Dorothy
Ohio
Mary Carpenter
Harry
Ben Carpenter
Marshall
Lizzie Willaims
Scotland
Floyd Bowen
Sandwich
John Sanders
Terre Haute
Francis Miller
Martinsville
Dorothy Jean Riggs
Grace Higginbotham
Martha
Arcola
Mill Creek Church
John Blizzard
Prust- Hosch
Frank Drake
Carpenter Reunion at Marshall Fairgrounds
The Carpenter reunion will be held Sunday July 28 at the Marshall Fairgrounds. All friends and relatives welcome.
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Carpenter
Marshall Fairgrounds
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H Barrows
Illinois Agricultural Association
McDonald
Carla Hitel
Robin Fraker
Rhonda Fraker
Joyce Harlow
Claire Kunce
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Kathy Gamm
Darlene Bartram
Teresa Stepp
Robin Tally
Mrs. Maudeville
Fred Koppler
Bill Garver
Everett
Ben Strohm
Ernest
Eckle Homemakers
Chicago
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Eastern Tlinois
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Aces
Toledo Ste. Marie Angles
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Hutsonville
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Ben Franklin
Keller
Electric
Ralph Prevo
Spencer Farm
John Page
Indiana
Col
Mel Schoch
Colle Mortal
Schoch Realty & Auction Service
Glare Service Company
the Dulaney National Bank
Full Service Bank
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