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Illinois 4 H'ers Rate Awards For Efforts
Four Illinois 4-H youths earned special honors in 1962 through the Cooperative Extension Service. Martha Konneker of Carlinville won the state health program prize, Douglas Garwood of Stonington captured the entomology award, Bob Goeddey of Carrollton won automotive care and safety, and Gene Goeddey of Carrollton earned the boy achievement certificate. At the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago about 1,500 delegates and 400 adults attended the week and more than 240 4-H'ers won college scholarships totaling 105000 dollars.
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Illinois
Cooperative Extension Service
Chicago
Martha Konneker
Carlinville
Eli Lilly and Company
Douglas Garwood
Stonington
Hercules Powder Company
Bob Gooddey
Carrollton
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Gene Goeddey
B. Goeddey
Ford Motor Company Fund