1895 Corn
description: From the "Rossville Times:" Last week, A.L. Stalker weighed 50 ears of corn for William McGuire and 50 for J.M. Parr. They weighed 74 and 78 pounds, respectively, an average of a little better than one and one-half pounds each. They were plucked in haste, and they think they could select even bigger ears.
creator: Originally published in The Rossville Times, Rossville Kansas Reprinted in the St. Marys Star, St. Marys, Kansas
publisher: Rossville Community Library
date: Original date of content: September 1895 Reprinted: September 25, 1990
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1927-1938 4-H Events, Activities & Meetings, Rossville, Kansas
description: June 6, 1929 The 4-H Roundup program is being broadcast from K. S. A. C. at Manhattan this week. The banquet Friday evening from 5:30 to 9 should be interesting because the prize winners will be announced and awarded. Rossville 4-H club is competing in Music Appreciation, County Organization and Girls demonstrations. December 12, 1929 Mrs. John Wray, assisted by Dr. Wray, the girls of her foods class and nine waitresses, served a lovely banquet Friday evening to members of the 4-H Club and some of their parents and friends. W. H. Robinson, county agent, and Miss Lois Holderbaum, home demonstration agent, were present and gave encouraging talks. Mr. Leo Hubert, the new president was in charge of the program. The short form of initiation was demonstrated, with Howard Hook as Conductor and Clyde Wadsworoth as candidate. A large 4-leaf clover in green, with a large white capital H on each leaf, was laid out near the center of the floor. Aletha Viergever, Maudie Lambert, Fern Enochs and Mildred Startup represented the four H's and Herbert Lambert the stem of the clover. The candidate was conducted to each H in turn and there told the meaning of the H. Some other time it is planned to try out the longer initiation form. The Misses Bertrice Moser, Erma Caldwell, Inez Spencer, Julia Ellen Crow, and Margaret VanOrsdol, who entered the Achievement contest here at the fair last fall, were guests of honor. Their mothers, also were invited guests. The O. E. S. chapter held its annual election Tuesday evening. 4-H CLUB PICNIC August 15, 1935 Rossville 4-H community clubs picnic will be held Wednesday, Aug. 21, at St. Marys park for all club members and their parents. All are to meet at the high school at 4 o'clock. The picnic supper will include the following menu. Bring enough for your party: Fried chicken, potato salad, fresh tomatoes, cake, bananas, deviled eggs and pickles. Iced chocolate milk will be furnished. Each is to bring table service, plate cup and saucer. October 7,…
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date: 1927, 1929, 1935, 1937, 1938
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1943-1944 4-H Events, Programs & Meetings, Rossville, Kansas
description: December 16, 1943 Mrs. Walter Trubey, Betty and Evelyn, Mrs. William Hesse and son Billy, Barbara McCoid, Owen McMahan, Howard McMahan, Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Spears and Dorothy Lemon went to Topeka this Thursday to attend a 4-H Achievement Day Banquet held on the roof garden of the Hotel Kansan. The banquet is sponsored by the Topeka C of C. 4-H CLUB NOTES The Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club members of 1943, made a nice showing at the 4-H Achievement Banquet at the Hotel Kansan. Three hundred members attended the dinner and C. L. King presented awards to thirty county winners. Betty Trubey won a gold pin awarded by Montgomery Ward and Company in a canning contest; Barbara McCoid was presented an Eversharp pencil as an award for presiding as president of the Model Club meeting and the club was given a flag set for the best model meeting presented in the county. Billy Hesse was presented an Eversharp pencil for being poultry and beef champion of the county; also he placed 5th in the War Meat Production contest sponsored by the Gutting Motor Company and received $2 as prize money. 4-H CLUB NOTES January 27, 1944 The January meeting of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H club was called to order by the president, Betty Trubey. Roll call as answered by telling "How your project helps to win the war." Mary Maus led the club in saying the Flag Salute and Owen McMahan led in singing "God Bless America." Mr. King showed a moving picture on soldiers on the farm. The club had a skating party Wednesday, Jan. 19. Mary Maus gave a talk on "Saving Your Soil." Rosemary Lambert talked on "Food Conservation in the Home"; a talk on "More Food through Conservation Farming" was given by Howard McMahan. Dorothy Lemon spoke on "Safety." and James McCoid talked on Minerals. Mr. Emery of Topeka played a piano solo. There were 30 present. 4-H Club Notes February 24, 1944 The Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club met at the grade school Monday, Feb 23 at 8 o'clock. Betty Trubey presided. Evelyn Trubey read the minut…
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date: 1943, 1944
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1944 4-H Kansas Free Fair & Meetings, Rossville, Kansas
description: MORRELL'S HOST TO 4-H CLUBS September 7, 1944 John Morrell & Co. of Topeka, will again be host to the 4-H Club members in Shawnee and surrounding counties for a Grand Barbecue and entertainment September 12 at the Kansas Free Fair. The affair will be held at the Morrell enclosure, just north of the grandstand, beginning at 5. p. m. More than 1000 invitations have already been sent out but it is impossible to contact all the club members individually so Morrell's ask that those who have not received invitations write to the Company directly for tickets. Beside the 30 clubs in Shawnee County, county agents in Brown, Coffey, Douglas, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Morris, Nemaha, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley and Wabaunsee counties have been notified of the event and the agents in turn are informing club leaders and officers in their districts. Approximately 2000 attended the last Morrell Barbecue at the 1942 Kansas Free Fair. "Because of war time conditions," Manager R. M. Owthwaite said, "we do not expect the attendance we might otherwise have. We regret, too, that we must limit the adult invitations to the club leaders. This is an event for the youngsters—4-H clubs are one of the most worthwhile organizations we have," he added, "and we give them our wholehearted support." 4-H CLUB NOTES October 19, 1944 The meeting was called to order by the president, Betty Trubey. After the basket supper the program opened with singing the "Star Spangled Banner," followed by the Flag Salute. Roll call was answered by telling how our projects were helping win the war. Twenty-seven members were present as well as a few guests, including parents and brothers and sisters. A report on the Hutchinson fair was given by Betty Trubey. The following officers were elected: President, Forest Hoobler; -vice-president, Everett Hoobler; secretary-treasurer, Barbara McCoid; reporter, Helen Spears; song leader, Edith Cerny and pianist, Phyllis. The program consisted of group singing, led by Barbar…
creator: The Rossville Reporter, Rossville, Kansas - 1905 This work is copyrighted; the copyright holder has granted permission for this item to be used by the Rossville Community Library. This permission does not extend to third parties.
date: 1944
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1945-1948 4-H Banquet, Awards & Meetings, Rossville, Kansas
description: ROSSVILLE RUSTLERS 4-H CLUB January 25, 1945 The regular monthly meeting of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H club was held at the Rossville grade school at 8 p. m. Tuesday, January 16, 1945. The meeting was called to order by the president, all repeating the flag salute followed by the song "America." Roll call was answered by a name of a Kansas bird, tree or flower. The program consisted of the song, "Flow Gently Sweet Alton" by the club; a talk by Howard McMahan on "Cattle"; a talk on "Food Preparation" by Betty Trubey a demonstration on "Cattle Grubs" by Everett Hoobler and Billy Hesse; music appreciation by Phyllis Page on "Home, Sweet Home"; a health talk on "Tuberculosis" by Ruth Spears; and recreation was led by Evelyn Trubey The Silver Lake 4-H club will be guests of Rossville Rustlers 4-H club January 31, at the Rossville grade school. The model club contest is being held between all the clubs in Shawnee County. These two clubs will give their model club at this meeting. We, the club, cordially invite the public to attend our meetings. — Reporter, Helen Spears February 1, 1945 The following was omitted last week in the list of 4- H winners. Gene Pelfrey also was a winner, taking 3rd in 2nd Division Poultry. March 8, 1945 At a tryout held recently for the County 4-H chorus of twenty-two voices to enter at Manhattan, April 7, Billy Hesse and Howard McMahan of Rossville were among the group chosen. March 29, 1945 Twelve Shawnee County 4-H clubs participated in the County model 4-H club contest recently and Rossville placed first. The Rossville leaders are Mrs. Harley McCoid, Mrs. Wm. Hesse, Owen McMahan, and V. P. Hoobler. A county team of fifteen was chosen and will compete with other counties at Manhattan, April 7. Billy Hesse, Everett Hoobler, Betty Trubey, and Barbara McCoid were among the fifteen chosen. January 25, 1945 A gala celebration for the 4-H club boys and girls of Shawnee County was enjoyed Monday night at the Topeka auditorium, when they met for the …
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date: 1945, 1947, 1948
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1949 4-H Rossville Rustlers & West Union Wildcats, Rossville, Kansas
description: February 12, 1959 Way Back When 10 YEARS AGO February 10. 1949 Bob Gentry was one of four 4-H members awarded the Arthur Cap¬per scholarships for leadership in 4-H club work and applies only at Kansas State College. November 5, 1959 10 YEARS AGO November 10, 1949 Everett Hoobler, Rossville 4-H club member, was named state field crops champion. As a reward for his achievement he will be awarded a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. 4-H CLUB NEWS December 8, 1949 The Rossville Rustlers 4-H club met Monday, November 21, in the grade school gym for the regular meeting. Everett Hoobler called the meeting to order and roll was taken by naming something we were thankful for. Old and new business was then discussed We voted to start the meeting at 7:31 instead of 8 during the winter. We also voted to take up a penny col¬lection after the meetings. The club will have a basket supper on December 19, the regular meeting night, at 6:30 p. m., in the grade school gym. The members will also exchange Christmas gifts, boys bring boys gifts and girls bring girls. Bob Gentry gave out the ribbons and check awards to the 4-H mem¬bers. Those receiving awards were asked to write a letter of appreciation to the sponsor. He also reminded us to fill out enrollment cards and return them next meeting. After business meeting was over installation of officers was held. Reporter—Shirley Mesmer. WEST UNION WILDCATS 4-H Meeting December 15, 1949 The West Union Wildcats held their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, December 14, at the West Union school. For business we discussed a Christ¬mas party which is to be held December 19 at the West Union school house Also on the business we voted in two new members, Leroy VanHorn and Marlin Jontra. The program consisted of a demonstration on "How to Wrap Christmas Packages," by Connie Stevens and Wynne Jo Sum¬mers. Next was a monologue on "The Real Christmas Spirit" by Glen Van Horn. Next was a piano duet "Chop Sticks" by Rebecca and Smithen…
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date: 1949
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1950 4-H Annual Picnic, Meetings & Programs, Rossville, Kansas
description: 4-H CLUB NOTES January 19, 1950 The Rossville Rustlers met Monday, January 16, in the grade school gym for the regular meeting. The president called the meeting to order, and it was opened by members repeating the flag salute and singing "America the Beautiful." Roll call was answered by the special topics. We discussed and voted to pay the rest of our bills. We voted to give a model meeting in 4-H club day activities. Mrs. Ruth Hesse will help us with this meeting. We talked of other possibilities for the day. They include a demonstration, sextet or a talk. The program was given by the officers. Robert Reid gave a health talk on Athlete's Foot; a brief history of the song "America" was given by Shirley Mesmer, and Teresa Bixby gave moving a motion for parliamentary problems and practice. Robert Rafferty demonstrated how to clean a gun, and James McCoid gave a report on hunting safety. Joe Conley had recreation. The meeting was adjourned by repeating the club pledge. —Shirley Mesmer, Reporter 4-H CLUB NOTES March 16, 1950 The Rossville Rustlers 4-H club met February 26, at the grade school gym for their regular meeting which had been postponed to this date. James McCoid called the meeting to order and it was opened by roll call. They decided to have both a boys and a girls basketball team to compete in the tournament. Mrs. Pitts will coach the girls and Bob Gentry will coach the boys. On the program was a foods demonstration by Linda and Shirley Pitts; conservation number, Feeding the Birds, by Roy D. Davis; and Care of the Cold, by Jeanette Nadeau. After the regular meeting was adjourned, practice for our model meeting was held.—Shirley Mesmer, Reporter. 4-H NOTES June 15, 1950 The Rossville 4-H club visited the West Union 4-H at their regular meeting on June 14, in the West Union school house. After the Wildcat's business meeting, the Rossville Rustlers presented the program. Shirley Mesmer, gave a health talk on polio; Jeanette Nadeau give a music appreciation on…
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date: 1950
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1950 4-H State Fair results, Meetings & Events, Rossville, Kansas
description: 4-H CLUB NOTES August 24, 1950 The Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club met Monday night, August 21, at the Community Center for their regular monthly meeting. Roll call was answered by "Topics," followed by a short business meeting. A demonstration on "Fruit Drinks," was given by Jean and Jeanette Nadeau. Shirley Pitts gave the Parliamentary problems and practices. Recreation was led by Barbara Gentry. The next meeting will be September 18, at 8 pm 4-H NEWS September 21, 1950 The Rossville Rustlers 4-H club, which met September 18, in the community building for the regular meeting, decided to sponsor a food sale on September 23, at the Community building, for their money making project of the year. The Rustlers will also be host to the next County Wide 4-H Party which will be at the Community building on October 9 from 8 to 10 p. m. Barbara Gentry. Ruth Olson and Shirley Mesmer are on the foods committee and Jeanette Nadeau is publicity chairman for the food sale. Mrs. Vina McCoid handed out enrollment cards for next year. She also reported that all the record sheets had been handed in but one. Those on the nominating committee for new 4-H officers are, Roy D. Davis, Genevieve Bixby and Melvin Ketter. The club opened the program by singing "Battle Hymn of Republic." Robert Lambert gave a historian talk on Crocodiles. A spelling bee and games were enjoyed for recreation —Reporter, Shirley Mesmer. 4-H CARD OF THANKS September 28, 1950 The Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club wants to thank the parents who donated so generously to the Food Sale and those who patronized it. We also thank Mr. Navarre for his free advertising—Rossville Rustlers. 4-H CLUB ENTERTAINS AT COUNTY-WIDE PARTY October 12, 1950 Monday evening the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club was host to a county-wide 4-H party at the community building. Mr. Merle Eyestone was in charge. There were 165 members and leaders present. Under the capable leadership of Mr. Eyestone the 150 members were kept busy for two hours playing the m…
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date: 1950
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1951 4-H Shawnee County Fair & Community Project, Rossville, Kansas
description: SHAWNEE CO. 4-H FAIR STOCK WINNERS August 23, 1951 Merle Eyestone, County 4-H agent, announces the following local winners on stock shown last Friday at the Kansas Free Fair grounds. Hereford baby beef, Roy Davis, blue ribbon; Marvin and Norma Rogers Dover, red ribbon. Shorthorn baby beef: Barbara Jones, Rossville, red ribbon. Duroc-Jersey pigs, Darrell Rezac, first and second blue ribbons. Purebred Spotted Poland china gilts: Melvin Martinek, Grove, blue ribbon, and other breeds of hogs; Melvin Martinek, first blue ribbon. Duroc-Jersey spring gilt pigs, Earl Miller, blue ribbon and Calvin Billings, West Union, red ribbon; Pat Anderson, Silver Lake, red ribbon. ROSSVILLE 4-H WINNERS September 6, 1951 Two Shawnee County 4-H members won trips to the Kansas State Fair, in Hutchinson, when they carried away top honors at the Shawnee County 4-H Style show and best dressed boy contest Saturday. Members included Leora Renyer, of Auburn 4-H club, was selected as the Grand champion of the Style show. Miss Renyer modeled a three-piece wool suit with reversible weskit. She carried out her costume with brown accessories. The entire ensemble had been made by the 16-year-old 4-H member. James 'Buzzie" McCoid, Rossville 4-H club received grand champion honors in the best-dressed boy contest. He modeled a blue business suit, four-in-hand tie and brown shoes. He is 17 years old and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley McCoid. The reserve winner of the style show was Marilynne Brown of Wakarusa 4-H club. She wore a two-piece wool suit with companion jacket and a small checked wool skirt. Brown accesories carried out her costume, which was made by the 17-year-old girl. Reserve champion of the best boy contest was Joe Conley of Rossville, 4-H club. He wore a blue business suit; brown shoes and a four-in-hand tie. He is 17 years old and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Conley. The following girls won ribbons on modeling the clothing they had made for their 4-H projects. Linda Rezac, blue on her ap…
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date: 1951
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1953-06 4-H Cooking Meeting, Rossville, Kansas
description: 4-H NEWS June 1953 By Barbara Gentry There were 12 girls and three leaders at the first 4-H cooking meeting June 1. The leaders handed out pamphlets on different cooking methods. Our next meeting, June 9, will start at 10:00 a. m. at the Community building. We will plan and make a dinner. Everyone please try to be there.
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date: June 1953
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