The Giant Sweet Potato Tale from Centropolis
JOANISTAS presents a local feature about the Mathias brothers in Centropolis who grow unusually large sweet potatoes. A Heart of Gold monster measures 17 inches by 17 inches and weighs 634 pounds, sparking surprise. Alfred Mathias unearths 10 pounds from one hill and eight more from another after planting in spring with 15 inch spacing.
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Joanistas
Centropolis
John
Alfred Mathias
Alfred
Mathias Brothers
Giant Heart of Gold sweet potato discovered in Centropolis
Alfred and his brother harvested a massive Heart of Gold sweet potato after planting 52 hills this year. The Ottawa pair moved their patch to Claude Myers acre due to space, plan to share the harvest with friends and family, and expect to cook and freeze portions.
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Alfred
Herald
Ottawa
Centropolis
Claude Myers
Franklin County Limerick Contest For County Students
The Franklin County Conservation District sponsors a limerick contest for third through eighth graders. Deadline is Oct. 23. Trophies awarded for first through third place. County winners and their families invited to the annual dinner. First and second place advance to the state contest. state winners receive trophies from the Federal Land Bank Associations of Kansas.
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Franklin County Conservation District
County Conservation District
Kansas Association of Conservation Districts
Federal Land Bank Associations of Kansas
New Officers Elected By Berea Boosters 4H Club
The Berea Boosters 4H Club announces new officers for the year. Peg Rockers is president with Mariann Poss as vice-president. Rachel Vining serves as reporter and Lisa Lickteig as secretary.
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Berea Boosters
Peg Rockers
Mariann Poss
Rachel Vining
Lisa Lickteig
Mark Wichman
David Rossman
Kathleen Wiederholt
Marcia Springer
Mary Beth Rockers
Brian Vining
Kathleen Horstick
Doug Poss
Terri Rossman
Sandy Wiederholt
Dean Maley
Jill Wichman
Martha Hall
Rob Cardell
Scott Kirkland
Alma Wagner
Albert Dunbar
Madcap 4-H Parents Night Ends With Toilet Paper Wrap Up
In a chaotic First United Methodist Church meeting Town and Country 4-H Parents Night dived into improv acts. Marilyn Teter called order, Marilyn Hanes staged stunts, and a motion to adjourn vanished in a toilet paper wrap as guests yelled and applauded.
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Joanistas
First United Methodist Church
Marilyn Teter
Max Cartmill
Herald
Cheryl Hanes
Jim Reeder
Dean Royse
Mrs. Hanes
Parent
Carroll Whiteford
Pete Smith
Donna Davis
Bob Robbins
Pam Altendorf
Jo Ella Rowland
Marguerite Robbins
Jim McCrossen
Craig Davis
Emily Kirkpatrick
Bob Hollon
Martin Brockway
Fred Kissinger
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Bank
Overbrook
Kan
Belle Barbee
Harold Myers
Kirkland
Marie Fritts
Joan Istas
DODGE
Kansas
GMC
Pomona
Ford
Lilliston
Continental
Hobart
Elec
Ige
R&d
JD Hydro
Jack Nelson
Mickey Johnson
Osage City
Jack Wilson
Edythe Figgins
Jackie Wilson
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