Three generations carry on 4 H show box family tradition
The Anderson family notes a 1938 handmade show box has traveled through Elmer John and now Eric Anderson across Texas and New Mexico. From cattle shows in Ft Worth Dallas and Austin to horse events near Lovington and a Richmond home fire, the box has stored supplies and memories while 4-H shaped a family legacy and prompting Eric to show pigs and aim for future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Berea
Anderson
Elmer Anderson
John
Eric
Elmer
Knott
Texas
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Austin
San Antonio
Francis Anderson
Las Vegas
N.M
Lovington
Roy
Lea County
Spring Hill
Richmond
Brenda
Grandma
Central Heights
Josh
Darcy
Grandpa Anderson
Pony Rides Featured At July Chautauqua Day
Trail Blazers 4 H Club hosted pony rides during the Fourth of July Chautauqua at Forest Park Ottawa. Club members worked two hour shifts guiding children around the ring to raise funds for a year end points trip and thanked Dr Wollen for lending horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy Miller
Trail Blazers
Forest Park
Ottawa
4-H Club Seniors Lead Trailblazers Group And Alumni
Seniors Sherry Gislar Tracy Turner and Roger Maxwell lead Trailblazer 4-H Club members with long histories in projects from sheep and gardening to woodworking and leadership. The article notes their offices, fair participation, and current schooling at Ottawa University, Allen CC, and area high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Gislar
Trail Blazers
Washington, D.C
Sherry
Ottawa University
Tracy ‘Turner
Trailblazers 4-H Club
Doug Meier
Doug
Floyd
Ann Meier
Acorn Rustlers
Williamsburg High School
Pioneer Gains Experience Through 4 H Club Activities
Pomona Pioneers, a 4 H club in its second year, meets monthly at Greenwood Community Building. They earned many purple ribbons at Franklin County Fair, with strong photography results. They organized a club tour and picnic while leaders guided community work including Ottawa Veterans Day Parade and Heart Fund collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Hoen
Pomona Pioneers
Greenwood
Franklin County
Ottawa
Heart Fund
Pioneer
Young Pomona Pioneers 4-H
Thad Combs
J. J. Reichard
Steve Schleicher
Michelle Loftin
Curt Collins
Anita Collins
Jeanie Rossman
Chris Hock
John Gibson
Tim Rossman
Chris Loftin
Gerry Loftin
Travis Smith
Richard
Danielle Hart
Ryan Shannahan
Leah Collins
1980 Franklin County 4-H Edition Review
Editor notes praise Franklin County 4-H members for producing the annual edition with self written copy and photographs. The Herald credits club reporters and Extension Office staff including Ellen Arnold for organizing and improving feature stories and overall quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
4-H
Ellen Arnold
Franklin County Extension Office
Rambling Ranchers Tour Promotes Gas Saving Motto
Rambling Ranchers 4-H Club kicks off July Tour at Doug and Carolyn Popes home. Members bring items they will enter, highlighting gas saving and conservation as the group's focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Miller
Doug
Carolyn Popes
Leaders Honored at August Picnic and 4-H Fair Bets
Amber Robie reports on Ann McLain and Joe Walters honored as community leaders at a Leaf In August picnic. Senior club members were celebrated, Linda Blake crowned Miss 4-H, and Rambling Ranchers toured to save gas. Separate Franklin County Fair success noted. Officers named: Laurie Bromert president, Janet Netherland VP, Annas Hoyer VP, Glenda Miller secretary, Kate Bromert treasurer, Brenda Seitz reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Franklin County
Suzanne Browning
Michele Dunlap
Amber Robie
Ann McLain
Joe Walters
Linda Blake
Elliott Hall
Laurie Bromert
Janet Netherland
Annas Hoyer
Glenda Miller
Kate Bromert
Brenda Seitz
Nancy Weigand
Trisha Elder
Jennifer Bromert
Teresa Hiatt
Stacy Skiles
Lindee Pope
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Wollen
Roger Maxwell
Gene Maxwell
Trailblazer
Allen County Community College
Iola
Amy Waddle
Donald and
Marilyn Waddle
Pottawatomie Valley
David Mettenburg
al and
Roxanne Mettenburg
Ottawa High School
Topeka
Julie Wasmund
Mary Beth Rockers
Kay Bosworth
Tracy Shuck
Popes Pool
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