Franklin County Agent on Awards Committee
Six county Extension agents and State 4-H Awards Committee members met at Kansas State University from September 5 to 7 to select state award winners in more than 50 projects and programs. The group included Marion County agent Carolyn Olson, Franklin County agent David Smith, Sheridan home economist Reba White, Scott County home economist Patricia Greenstreet, Ottawa County director Ronald Seyfert, Bourbon County director Glenn Newcomer, with KSU Extension staff joining. Records were reviewed from five area meetings held August 30 and 31, with county winners advancing via county and trips committees. John B. Hanna coordinates and ships records to Chicago for national judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State University
Carolyn Olson
Marion County
David Smith
Franklin County
Reba White
Sheridan County
Patricia Greenstreet
Scott County
Ronald Seyfert
Ottawa County
Glenn Newcomer
Bourbon County
KSU
John B. Hanna
Chicago
Extension Units Near Goal Of $1600
Extension Homemaker Units in Franklin County race toward a $1600 goal for a heart defibrillator at Ransom Memorial Hospital. The drive has raised $380 from the Franklin County Fair events and about $900 from unit contributions, with 17 of 25 units reporting. A fall fundraiser musical at Memorial Auditorium by Wellsville High School aims to finish the tally.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Franklin County
Sue
Memorial Auditorium
Wellsville High School
Flower Arranging Program September 24 at Williamsburg
The women of Franklin County will present a flower arranging program Monday, Sept. 24 at the First United Methodist Church in Williamsburg. The public is invited. Call for rides at the Extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Hellar
Franklin County
First United Methodist Church
Williamsburg
Vassar Elevator To Have Grand Opening
The Vassar Elevator holds its grand opening Friday and Saturday under new management since April 2. The office has been extended and remodeled with further improvements planned. A spokesman said the goal is to benefit the farmer, and part owner Ralph Shaffer, formerly Williamsburg Farmers Co-Op manager, leads operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Ralph Shaffer
Farmers Co-Op
Williamsburg
Vassar Elevator
New 4-H Year Begins Oct 1 in Kansas
Kansas opens a new 4-H year on October 1 for ages seven to nineteen. The community 4-H club remains central with many clubs and projects including agriculture home economics and newer options like photography arts craft and health. Leaders guide youth toward personal growth through family involvement and teen leadership opportunities.
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David R. Smith
Kansas
Anderson County Tractor Education for Women Held at Potluck
Mrs. George Miller, Anderson County Woman Chairman, described the county’s tractor driver education course for women at a Franklin County Farm Bureau Women potluck luncheon Monday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Anderson County
Franklin County Farm Bureau
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