Three Generations In Town And Country
Fred and Eleanor Kissinger of Ottawa RFD 2 lead and guide three generations in the Franklin County 4-H program. Their children Lori and Lowell and grandchildren Devon and Marc all participate, with Lori winning a state dairy production award in Wisconsin. The Kissingers helped start the Silver Leaf Club about 30 years ago and have long served as leaders in tractor, livestock, dairy, and woodworking projects.
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Joan Istas
Fred
Eleanor Kissinger
Ottawa Rfd 2
Franklin County
Kissingers
Lori
Lowell
Devon
Marc Kissinger
Marc
Eleanor
Silver Leaf Club
Future Farmers Organization
Manhattan
Hutchinson
Mears Park
Town and Country Club
Wayne
Diana
Kaye
Barbbie
Wisconsin
Grandpa
Grandma
Dad
Mare
Wayne Kissinger
Royal Tickets Go On Sale for American Royal events
Ottawa residents may buy tickets locally for the 1978 American Royal starting Oct. 9 at a Kansas State Bank outlet. The rodeo runs Nov. 7 to 12 with Pat and Debbie Boone performing each show, the horse show follows Nov. 13 to 18 featuring the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Reserved seats cost 4 to 6.50 dollars.
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Ottawa
Kansas State Bank
Pat
Debbie Boone
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
FFA Youth Attends District Officer Leadership Conference
Brian Vining of the Central Heights Chapter attended the District FFA Officer Leadership Conference at Rock Springs Ranch. Forty-two district officers were present as the conference fostered leadership development for FFA members across the East Central District where Vining also serves as sentinel.
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Brian Vining
Central Heights
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Rock Springs Ranch
Brian
East Central District Sentinel
Understanding Farm Prices And The Food Chain
A Sperry New Holland presentation explains that farm prices reflect supply levels more than consumer costs. Processors wholesalers retailers and restaurants each add margins, shaping the final food price.
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Sperry New Holland
New 4-H Club in the Making
Ellen Arnold shares how 4-H shaped her through projects talks and leadership roles. She invites interested youths in Pomona and surrounding areas to join, offering contact details and plans for a fall club start at the Franklin County Extension office.
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Pomona
Franklin County
Allis Takes Trophy Home At Nebraska Antique Tractor Pull
John D. Scott of Ottawa drove the 1937 orange Allis-Chalmers tractor owned by his father to win the McClouth Nebraska event. The pair, who tuned the tractor with help from Galen, added a Burlington and a Nebraska pull to clinch first, meeting rules requiring a machine over 39 years old with no modifications. The Scotts aim to bring more antique pulls to Ottawa.
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Joan Istas
Ottawa
McClouth
Neb
John D. Scott
Willow
John A. Scott
RFD
Scott
Allis-Chalmers
Brady Equipment Co
Nebraska
John A
Burlington
Scotts
John D
Galen
Pomona
Rambling Ranchers Elect New 4‑H Club Officers
Jan Net her land reports Rambling Ranchers 4-H Club held its officer election with floor nominations. Several declined or were blocked by older siblings. Finally all posts were filled, with Mary Lyn Roberts as president and Laurie Bromert as another officer.
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Janet Netherland Rambling Ranchers 4-H Club
Rambling Ranchers 4-H Club
Mary Lyn Roberts
Laurie Bromert
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Joon Istas
PHOTO
Mnil ON
Food For
Sheldon
Ellen Arnold
Allis
Dan Price
Kate Brement
Diedre Skiles
Cathy Netherland
Kenny Wewers
Janet Netherland
Glenda Miller
Shelley
Debbie Burch
Pyar Nya
John Boore
Cone
Jehan Beare
Revere
Coldwell
Krause
Peta
Fee
PTT Hy
Weteg Ae
H. Fedeout
Tire Service
Farm Bureau
Scott Service
Treasury
C.D ‘S
Avings
FSLIC
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