Rudy and Rufus Triumph Fail to Save their Trophies
Four-H newcomer Brian Neil of Wellsville wins grand champion market barrow at Franklin County Fair in Ottawa for two consecutive years. His father Glenn Neis, a former 4-Her, guided him to hogs over cattle, citing easier handling for a novice. Brian trains and cares for his pig, earning praise from Mrs. Neil for temperaments and show readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Istas
Wellsville
Rudy
Rufus
Brian Neil
Brian
Franklin County
Ottawa
Glenn Neis
Rock Springs Ranch a Hit in 1971 for 4-H Center
David R Smith reports Rock Springs ranch near Junction City marked a record 1971 with 217 groups and 22 000 registered individuals plus 3 500 attendees at special events. The year saw 285 operating days, year round facilities for 280 in cottages and 700 summer capacity, over 162 000 meals served to 280 participating groups including 4-H church university civic junior and senior high school and professional entities. The Wa Shun Ga area added in 1969 was used in 1971 and a busy 1972 schedule was already filling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs Ranch
Junction City
Rock Springs
Cooperative Extension Service
Wa-Shun-Ga
Kansas 4-H Foundation
Franklin County
Kansas
Local clubs discuss projects and ecology lessons
RJR and TRI-HEPTA groups met at the homes of Mrs. Kenneth Bishop and Mrs. David R. Smith. Members answered with My New Year’s Resolution and planned Oakhaven Nursing Home activities, ecological home lessons, and a cancer dressings project. Next meetings set for Feb 22 and Feb. via Mrs. Ruth Hoopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RJR
Kenneth Bishop
Richmond
Oakhaven Nursing Home
Raymond Carpenter
Arlen Hall
Kansas
A. J. Wichman
David R. Smith
Gerald Shepherd
Ruth Hoopes
Clean Air State
T. G. Milburn
Blood Drive Boosts Franklin County Immunity Program
Franklin County residents are urged to join the Red Cross Blood Program with free blood access for all members. The county targets 850 units yearly, with nurses aiming for 143 units per one day visit. The bloodmobile will visit Ottawa at First Baptist Church Elliott Hall on Tuesday, sponsored by local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Franklin County
Gary L. Jordan
Wichita
Jordan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Edward C. Burrichter
Bloodmobile
Ottawa
First Baptist Church
Elliott Hall
S. Hickory
Loyal Neighbors
Friendly Neighbors
Tequa
Better Homes Ehu
Lakes And Better Scenery Are Benefits Of A Watershed Program
Earl L. Wier explains how a small watershed program links farms towns and downstream communities to solve erosion flooding and sedimentation. Local groups gain federal help to plan build and maintain flood control dams and shared water supplies while preserving scenery and creating lakes for recreation and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Wier
U. S.army Corps of Engineers
Conservation District
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Neis
Brian Neis
By David R. Smith
EHU
Galen Wichman
Joanistas
Franklin Countians
Williamsburg Auditorium
W. Wilson
Paragon Construction CO
St. Prairie Village
Kan
Ottawa High School
Olathe High School
O.H.S. Gymnasium
Baxter
Cliff
Les
Juanita
Benner-Williams
Don Sellers
BOB White Motor CO
Imperial-Chrysler
Plymouth
Brady
Seymour Texaco
Mike Brady
Greg Seymour
Butler
Your Music Man
Crites Appliance Center and Body Shop
Farm Bureau Ins
Bob Robbins
Agey
Mgr
Duane Roush
Spec
Farmers Elevator
M. J. Gentner
Ist
Hickory Firestone
First National Bank
Fogle Quarry
Dan and Richard Franklin County Abstract & Title CO
W. 2Nd
Franklin Savings Association
East Second Gambles
Pete Stingley
John and
Wilma
Kansas State Bank
Lesh OK CO
Ray Schmidt
Ron Haug
Texaco Distributors
Mid-America
Bairymen, Inc
Huzman Lumber
Olmsted
Electric Lee Olmsted
Osburn
Ottawa Bowl
Ralph and
Marie
Glenn Ainsworth
Ottawa Co-Op
N. Main
Ottawa Dodge
Ottawa Finance CO
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa Insurance Agency
Don Burroughs
Bob Miller
Ottawa Tractor and Implement CO
Glenn and
Gary Underwood
J.C. Penney CO
Peoples National Bank
Porter-Spears
INS
Rainbow Beauty
Raney Reynolds Rexall Drug
John Reynolds
RAY Brown
Ford Sales Inc
Ford Corner
Richardson
Eileen Stevenson
H. M. Pratt
Saffron Glass CO
Todd Insurance and
Town & Country Supply
Bud Beeman
Walt
S. Main
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