Trip to Nebraska and South Dakota Extension Fall Tour
MARCIAL MAGES County Home Economist announces a Franklin County Extension Fall Educational Tour to Nebraska and South Dakota from August 18 to 24, 1986. Cost is 330 dollars, with deposits due July 1. includes bus, motels, meals, and many attractions such as Mount Rushmore and Corn Palace. Registration by phone or in person at 242-9166. refunds only with replacement.
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Marcial
Mages County
Franklin County
Nebraska
South Dakota
Elliott Hall
Marcia Mages
Extension Home Economist
Mayes
Stephanie Herring
Jean Higbie
Herring
Discovery Days
Death by Self Action Reconsidered in Dear Abby Letter
A Washington reader shares a near suicide tale after heartbreak and a ring confession. Therapy, support, and a life rebuilt follow a dramatic turning point sparked by a phone call and a friend’s encouragement.
Jayhawker Day Boosts Williamsburg Fund Drive
Williamsburg residents raised more than seven thousand dollars on Jayhawker Day, boosting the community building fund to over thirty four thousand. The Williamsburg Community Club aims for fifty thousand or more to construct a building meeting local needs. Grand marshals were Mr and Mrs Glen Mitchum. Kim Weers and Stan Milliken won king and queen for selling the most raffle tickets. Rita Milliken won the regular pie baking division, Mildred Becker the senior. Acorn Rustlers 4-H won the froat parade contest. Larry Graham of Williamsburg led the novelty division. Ginger Fabert of rural Ottawa topped the children’s parade. Feelin 40 Gang of Williamsburg and others won the bed race.
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Williamsburg
Sandy Weers
Williamsburg Community Club
Glen Mitchum
Kim Weers
Stan
Dennis Weber
Neil Schmitt
Waverly
Local Fair Winners Include Pie Eating and Arm Wrestling
7000 Jason McClure of rural Ottawa won the pie eating contest while Mr Doorman took the hay pitching title for those over 18. Brendon May of Williamsburg won the 18 and younger and overall contests. Jeff Pierson of Williamsburg claimed the light weight arm wrestling title, Schmitt the medium, Mark Flory of Pomona the light heavyweight, and Mark Weigand of rural Ottawa the heavyweight. Karen Driver of Quenemo won the raffle for a Las Vegas trip. Marathon results were unavailable and expected in Wednesday's Herald.
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Jason McClure
Ottawa
Mr. Doorman
Brendon May
Williamsburg
Jeff Pierson
Schmitt
Mark Flory
Pomona
Mark Weigand
Karen Driver
Quenemo
Las Vegas
Herald
Open House Honors Senior Center Remodeling
A day long event at the Franklin County Senior Center celebrates a completed remodeling financed by contributions from elderly users. The program runs 9 to 3 with ceremonies after 11 30, honoring Colbern Electric Hornbuckle Construction and all donors while offerings include lunch, games, door prizes and a guest invitation.
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Franklin County Senior Center
Kenneth Pratt
Pratt
Colbern Electric
Hornbuckle Construction
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Harold Warp
Pioneer Village
Strategic Air Command
SAC
Boys Town
Corn Palace
Badlands National Park
Wall Drugstore
Mount Rushmore
Crazy Horse Monument
Big Thunder
Franklin County Extension Service
Lucky Call
Ann Landers
P.S
Washington
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United States
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