Burkdoll Twins Don’t Think Alike
Twin sisters Janie and Jeanie Burkdoll of Rantoul have shared sewing plans in 4-H for two years earning purple ribbons at several county fairs. Both chose identical patterns and materials for a skirt and blouse and were acclaimed at Franklin County and Mid America fairs but could not enter the state fair in Hutchinson due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanistas
Rantoul
Janie
Jeanie Burkdoll
Franklin County
Topeka
Hutchinson
Jeanie
Jim Burkdoll
Royal Gene Van Horn and Jeanne Hull chosen for American Royal
Selected for the American Royal in Kansas City October 14 to 17 are Gene Van Horn and Jeanne Hull based on their 4-H record book accomplishments. Sponsored by the Ottawa Co Op Association and the Ottawa Rotary Club the pair will take part in educational tours meetings and a banquet at the event.
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Gene van Horn
Jeanne Hull
Kansas City
The
Royal
Ottawa Co Op Association
Ottawa Rotary Club
Two Moods in a Room Show Personalities in 4-H Project
Linda Peckham describes decorating her southeast facing room built during her family move in 1971. She chose cherrywood trim, blue wall accents, a textured white ceiling, and a gray flagstone vinyl floor. Bedside panels, a fish net, and horse pictures reveal two moods: restless wild sea and luxury rich tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Peckham
Wellsville
Harry
Stress Safety In Electricity By JOAN ISTAS
Two Franklin County 4Hers, Joe Blake Jr and his brother Bill, earned blue and purple ribbons for electric safety and electric fence displays. Joe stressed home electrical hazards with ground rules, splices, grounding, waterproofing, and electrician consultation. Bill showcased an electric fence with portable setup and livestock penning benefits, earning state blue and purple ribbons but not exhibited at Kansas State Fair due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Istas
Franklin County
Joe Blake Jr
Bill
Ottawa
Doe
Topeka
Hutchinson
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Burkdoll
Janie and
Kansas State Bank
FDIC
FTA
Atta
Devine
Mid-America Dairymen, Inc
North Main St
Ottawa, Kansas
4-H
Ottawa Lumber CO
Main
Bob McCrea
Jim McCrea
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