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.
Originally published in The Rossville Times, Rossville Kansas Reprinted in the St. Marys Star, St. Marys, Kansas
Original date of content: September 1895 Reprinted: September 25, 1990
1927-1938 4-H Events, Activities & Meetings, Rossville, Kansas
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, 1937 The Supper club had a meeting after the general 4-H meeting Tuesday. The following were elected: President, Nora Dell; Vice president. Verna dell; Secretary, Eva; Treasurer; Ruby; Reporter Anita. December 26, 1957 Way Back When - 20 YEARS AGO November 25, 1937 The Shawnee County 4-H Club orchestra played Saturday over WIBW. Those from Rossville who belong and played were Geraldine Fawl, Lulu Rachel Dannefer, Patricia Bigham, Helen Parr, Merwin Startup, Clyde Hartzell, Keith Navarre, and Richard Hartzell. January 27, 1938 The following went to the county 4-H orchestra practice in Silver Lake Monday: Clyde Hartzell, Pat Bigham, Helen Parr, Geraldine Fawl, Richard Hartzell, Keith Navarre and Merwin Startup. September 8, 1927 Marvin Davis and Leo Ruff of Rossville and Howard Hook of Silver Lake were selected as the Shawnee county 4-H Club Stock Judging team for the Topeka and Hutchinson State Fairs. Earl Miller Jr., Frederick Zickefoose and Paul Engler were selected as the Dairy Judging team for the Hutchinson Fair.
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1943-1944 4-H Events, Programs & Meetings, Rossville, Kansas
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 minutes of the previous meeting. Roll call was answered by a valentine exchange. Owen McMahan gave a report of the leaders meeting which was held at Holton, January 27. Mary Maus played a trumpet solo. Pauline Snoddy gave a demonstration on eat the right food. A talk on patriotic songs was given by Dorothy Lemon. Eight were present. 4-H CLUB NOTES March 23, 1944 The Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club is having a paper drive starting Tuesday night, March 21. The members living on the north side of the highway are putting the paper they collect in Pelfrey's barn. Those members living on the south side will put the paper they collect in Mrs. Zelma Jones's shed. She lives the first house south of the ice plant on the west side of the road. They desire everyone cooperate by having their waste paper, magazines, etc. ready for the members when they come for it. The drive will last about two weeks. The last meeting of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H club was called to order by the president, Betty Trubey, roll call was answered by naming your favorite radio program. The program consisted of talks on "Colds" by Jean Kovar; "Meat Animal Contest," by Evelyn Trubey; "Victory Gardens" by Virginia Kovar; "Save Live for Victory," by Mary Marney; "Poultry Production contest" by Audrey Marney and games. Howard McMahan. Reporter. June 1, 1944 The annual 4-H religious program was given Sunday evening at the Christian Church and more friends and 4-H club members should have been present and enjoyed the fine program given by the club members. Gail Dunning the pastor, delivered a splendid message on "Youth." Other talks included "Purpose of the 4-H Sunday," by Betty Trubey; "Serving God, Country and Fellowmen," Howard McMahan, followed by a prayer by Mary Maus. A talk on "A Miracle in the Mediterranean," was given by Barbara McCoid. Three musical numbers were given by the 4-H chorus. ROSSVILLE, REPORTER THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1944 4-H CLUB NOTES All girls carrying the first food and clothing projects will meet at the drug store at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon, August 2. The meeting will be at the home of Betty Trubey. Bring material for potholder and partly finished towel; also sewing equipment. The 4-H food preparation and clothing club met at the home of Barbara McCoid, Monday afternoon. Barbara junior project leader, demonstrated the baking of sour cream cookies. The sewing class then made plans for future meetings and fair entries, with Betty Trubey, junior clothing project leader in charge. Girls attending the meeting were Mary Martin, Coleen Coke, Mary Marney, Jacqueline Lloyd, Donna Townsend, June Hartzell, Betty Trubey, Barbara McCoid and the hostess's mother, Mrs. Harley McCoid 4-H CLUB NOTES August 10, 1944 The 4-H club girls held a sewing meeting at the home of Mrs. Trubey Wednesday afternoon, August 2. The girls finished hand towels and tea towels and started on potholders Mrs. Trubey taught the girls to use the sewing machine. They plan to exhibit their work at the 4-H Style Show and at the fair. Those present were June Hartzell, Edith Marie Cerny, Marcia Cerny, Shirley Lambert, Rosemary Lambert, Mary Martin, Coleen Coke, Rosella Trubey and Mrs. Trubey. Norma Jean Rogers was a visitor. The next meeting will be held August 16th. 4 H CLUB NOTES September 21, 1944 The meeting was called to order Monday, Sept. 18, in the grade school building, by the vice-president Mary Maus, in the absence of the president, Betty Trubey. Roll call was answered by "What yon exhibited at the fair." Then a discussion of an achievement night. The program consisted of a demonstration on "Furniture" by June Hartzell, and protection of young War Workers by James McCoid. The following future members were present: Dickie Curwick, Arlene Hoobler, Everett Hoobler, Forest Hoobler, Ruth Spears. Helen Spears, Phyllis Page, Robert Marney and Dean Marney. —Howard McMahan, Reporter
1944 4-H Kansas Free Fair & Meetings, Rossville, Kansas
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 Barbara McCoid. Edith and Marcia Cerny sang "Daddy Let's Play Soldier," accompanied by Mrs. McCoid at the piano. Barbara McCoid played a piano solo entitled "Souvenir." Project talks were given by Colleen Coke, Barbara McCoid, Mary Maus, Betty Trubey, Howard McMahan, Mary Martin and James McCoid. The club presented a play called "Farmers Lead the Way for the Fight Against Tuberculosis." Then Mrs. Adams gave a short talk on the same subject. She is from the Topeka Tuberculosis Assn. For the girls in 4-H taking Sewing I there will be a sewing Meeting the second Saturday in November. ROSSVILLE RUSTLERS 4-H NEWS November 23, 1944 The monthly 4-H meeting of the Rossville Rustler Club was held Monday, November 20, at the Rossville Grade School with 38 members present. Installation was held of the following new officers: President, Forrest Hoobler; Vice-president, Everett Hoobler; secretary. Barbara McCoid; and reporter, Helen Spears. The program consisted of a Piano solo by Barbara McCoid; a talk by Mary Martin on "Storage for Winter;" a talk on "Cattle Grubs," by Howard McMahan; and a talk by Shirley Lambert on “400 Million Colds." At the December meeting roll call will be answered with a gift for a Christmas exchange. Boys are asked to bring gifts for boys; girls for girls.—Reporter, Helen Spears. December 14, 1944 4-H MEETING NOTICE The next monthly 4-H meeting will be held at the Rossville Grade school on Monday, December 18. Roll call will be answered with a gift exchange. The program will consist of a talk on "Feeding and Caring for Calves," by Howard McMahan; A talk by Phyllis Page on "'Poultry Cooking,"; a demonstration by Ruth Spears on the "Display of the Flag" Music appreciation by Marcia Cerny on the '"History of Christmas Carol" A health talk on the '"Health of School Children" will be given by Burns Hesse and the parlimentary practice will be on "Amending a Motion." Recreation will be by Billy Hesse. A short Christmas party will be planned for after the meeting. Reporter—Helen Spears. ROSSVILLE RUSTLERS 4-H NEWS December 21, 1944 The monthly meeting of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H club met at the Rossville grade school Monday, Dec. 18. The meeting was called to order by the president and the club repeated the flag salute, followed by the song, "America." The program consisted of two songs by the club; a demonstration on "Display of the Flag" by Ruth Spears; a talk on the "Caring and Feeding of Calves," by Howard McMahan; a talk by Burns Hesse on "The Health of School" a demonstration on "Display of the Flag" by Ruth Spears; a talk on the "Caring and Feeding of Calves," by Howard McMahan; a talk by Burns Hesse on "The Health of School" after the meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs. L. H. Spears and Mrs. Ed Lambert.
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1945-1948 4-H Banquet, Awards & Meetings, Rossville, Kansas
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 annual achievement banquet given by the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. Several hundred dollars were awarded for outstanding achievements in some type of farm competition to Shawnee county 4-H club members. Prize winners honored at this dinner were: Swine—James McCoid, 3rd. Kafir Corn—4th, Betty Trubey. General Crops—3rd, Betty Trubey Poultry, 1st Div. — 2nd, Burns Hesse Poultry, 2nd Div.—3rd, Barbara McCoid. Clothing 1st Div. – 1st Barbara McCoid Clothing 2nd Div. – 2nd, Betty Trubey Project Demonstration, 2nd Div. —1st, Betty Trubey; 2nd, Barbara McCoid Winners in Model Club Meeting contest—2nd, Rossville 4-H Club Club with largest enrollment—1st, Rossville 4-H club ROSSVILLE RUSTLERS 4-H NOTES February 22, 1945 The regular monthly meeting of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club was held February 19, at the Rossville grade school. The meeting was called to order by the president, Forest Hoobler, by repeating the Flag Salute, followed by the song, "A Plowing Song." Roll call was answered by "What a 4-H member can do to make his home look better." The program consisted of a piano solo by June Hartzell; a flute duet by Ruth Spears and Phyllis Page; a talk on "Feeding and Caring for a baby beef calf," by Forest Hoobler; a demonstration by Howard McMahan on "Mixing a dairy feed"; a demonstration on "Folding and care of clothes", by Rosemary Lambert; music appreciation by Burns Hesse on "Old Folks at Home"; a health talk on "Muscle Building Foods" by James McCoid; song, "Dixie" by the Club; a talk by Miss Lambotte; and recreation by Shirley Lambert. — Reporter, Helen Spears December 4, 1947 Everett Hoobler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hoobler, and Pauline Bundy of Six Mile, were crowned King and Queen of the Shawnee County 4-H Fall Festival at Garfield Park Shelterhouse. March 4, 1948 Robert Gentry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gentry of the Kingville neighborhood, for a number of years a 4-H worker in Mitchell County and lately in this county, has a record of achievement to inspire all 4-H'ers. During the 10 years Gentry has been in the 4-H Club work, he has carried 41 projects and won 100 ribbons. He was Kansas general livestock champion in 1946. September 1948 James McCoid of Rossville was judged the best groomed boy in the county. He has been a 4-H club member for five years. November 1948 Bob Gentry was named by J. Harold Johnson state 4-H club leader, as the boy leadership winner in Kansas club work this year.
1949 4-H Rossville Rustlers & West Union Wildcats, Rossville, Kansas
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 Smithena Fouts. The meeting was adjourned by Don Viergever, president. — Glen VanHorn, Reporter. West Union Wildcats Achievement Party The West Union Wildcats had an annual achievement party Nov. 27th at the West Union school house. The program consisted of a piano solo by Marcia Stevens; a vocal solo by Wyn¬ne Jo Summers; a special performer, Larry Heil, magician; talks from sev¬eral members and parents on trips taken for 4-H; a style revue and pre¬sentation of awards. For refreshments we had ice cream and cake. After everyone had gone home and we were cleaning up, we discovered the hot cocoa which we had forgotten and left on the stove.—Glen VanHorn Reporter.
1950 4-H Annual Picnic, Meetings & Programs, Rossville, Kansas
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 "Dixie"; Joe Conley played "Red Wing and "Red River Valley" on his harmonica. The Wildcats had recreation and refreshments after the meeting was dismissed. The Rustlers had a good time and wish to thank West Union for inviting them.—Shirley Mesmer, Reporter 4-H CLUB NEWS March 23, 1950 Mrs. Lorene Harth, Mrs. Helen Wilt and Mrs Margaret Hejtmanek, home- town registered nurses, attended the meeting of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club last Monday, March 20, at the grade school and were special speakers on the program. Mrs. Wilt gave a brief history on the beginning of nurses. Here are some of the interesting facts brought out: The first nursing began around 380 A. D. Then nursing dropped out until the 18th century when Florence Nightingale, the world's most outstanding nurse, appeared. The next interest started the science of nursing. Mrs. Harth told about the services of the Public Health department and what they did to better health. Mrs. Hejtmanek then showed an educational picture on teeth. Other numbers on the program were group singing. Joe Conley and Jerry Pearl gave a demonstration on different bandages and their use. Mrs Vina McCoid had charge of recreation which included a race and singing stunt. We opened the meeting by singing "Billy Boy" and roll call was answered by individual topics. The club voted to send a leader to Leaders' Conference, and to pay the conference expense. Mrs. McCoid read the criticism about our activities on 4-H Day. The next meeting will be April 17.— Shirley Mesmer, Reporter. 4-H CLUB NEWS May 25, 1950 Bill Garden and Trooper McCabe attended the regular meeting of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H club, which had been postponed until May 22, at the grade school and participated in our annual safety program. On the first part of the program Bill Garden gave an interesting talk on safety. Then Trooper McCabe showed some films. The first was "Danny Boy," a story of a boy and his dog. The other two were safety pictures. "Driven to Kill" and "Traffic with the Devil." Other numbers on the program were "Glow Worm," sung by the girls and "Ploughing Song" sung by the boys. Jeanette Nadeau gave a music appreciation on "Dixie." Burns gave a safety talk on fluorescent lights. Instead of recreation, pictures of the grade school children, which were taken this spring were shown. The club discussed exchanging programs with West Union 4-H club and Joe Conley, Shirley Trahoon and Linda Pitts were appointed to make plans for the program Jerry Pearl, Barbara Gentry and Jean Nadeau were appointed to work out transportation and stops for the 4-H tour. Mr Eyestone checked the club projects. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Eyestone were guests at our meeting. There were also a number of parents and friends visiting.—Shirley Mesmer, Reporter. The Rossville Reporter THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1950 4-H CLUB NEWS A stunt show in which all the members participated, took the place of the regular program in the Rossville Rustlers’ meeting on April 17, at the grade school. First on the program was Joe Conley and Burns Hesse with their ukeleles, James McCoid and his banjo, and Robert Rafferty. They played and sang "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean," "Red River Valley," "Home on the Range," and "Goodnight, Ladies." Joe Conley played "Music, Music, Music," "Red Wing," and "Quick Silver" on his harmonica. Anita Rundus brought us back to our childhood days by reciting "Little Orphan Annie." Ruth Olson, Genevieve Bixby, Elzora Marney, and Teresa Bixby sang "My Happiness." Robert Reid, Jerry Pearl and Melvin Ketter sang "Powder Your Face with Sunshine," and Jeanette Nadeau, Shirley Pitts, Shirley Trahoon and Darlene Allen sang "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts." Robert Lambert entertained us with some riddles, and Shirley Mesmer gave a little poem which told what happens to curious people. Linda Pitts, Linda Wilt, Jean Nadeau and Ruth Kovar sang a late hit parade number, "Dear Hearts and Gentle People." Roy D. Davis sang "Chautauqua Shoe Shine Boy." Bob Gentry and Robert Reid sang "Maybe You'll Be There." Mrs. McCoid concluded our program by directing a little play. The cast, composed of the members, included trees, curtains, benches, chairs, a mother and father, some children, two nurses, a villain and a hero. O yes, the title of the play was "Gathering Nuts." The meeting was opened by the club singing "Sweetly Sings the Donkey." Shirley Trahoon will represent our club in the health contest. The delegates selected for 4-H Round-up are Genevieve Bixy [sic; Bixby] and Burns Hesse. —Shirley Mesmer, Reporter 4-H CLUB PICNIC The 4-H Club members and their families will enjoy the annual picnic Wednesday July 28, at River Side park, at St. Marys at 6:30. Bring basket supper and table service for your family.—Shirley Mesmer, Reporter 4-H NEWS July 27, 1950 Parents and 4-Hers enjoyed the annual picnic of the Rossville Rustlers on July 26, at St. Marys park. After serving a short business meeting was held. It was voted to pay the bills for pop, paper plates, etc. There was a short discussion about the Northwestern Kansas Judging school. Recreation was swimming.—Shirley Mesmer, Reporter.
1950 4-H State Fair results, Meetings & Events, Rossville, Kansas
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 musical folk games he provided. After refreshments of cider and doughnuts the party broke up at 9:30 all saying they had a wonderful time and expressing admiration for Rossville's beautiful community center. SHAWNEE 4-Hers WIN AT FAIR September 28, 1950 Shawnee County 4-Hers came home from the state fair in Hutchinson with three grand championships and a lot of blue ribbons. Club Agent Merle Eyestone reported Saturday. The Shawnee County 4-H booth on "Better Wiring for Better Living," constructed by Joe Conley of Rossville won the trophy for the best booth. The Shawnee poultry team of Melvin Martinek, Gerhard Malm and Norman Oberhelman won first place over 15 other teams and earned a trip to the national contest to be held in Chicago in December. Martinek was the second high individual in the contest. Oberhelman was seventh and Malm was eighth. Adding to honors won was the crops judging team of James McCoid Joe Conley and Bob Reid which took first place over 14 other county teams. McCoid was second high individual in the contest and Reid was seventh. Marilyn Brown and Reid both won blue ribbons in the style show and best groomed boy's contest. Mary Simpson was chosen from the 800 delegates to the camp to conduct the organizations and functioning of the camp. Robert Engler's baby beef won a blue ribbon as did the Chester White pigs of Phyllis Cole. The dairy team won sixth place competing with 23 teams and the livestock team was thirtieth among 63 teams. In the home economics judging and food preparation the Shawnee County team of Ruth Simpson, Rosaline Bosworth and Lois Perry was third out of 51 teams. ROSSVILLE RUSTLERS 4-H CLUB October 26, 1950 The regular monthly meeting of the Rossville 4-H Rustlers was held Monday night, Oct. 23, at the Community Center, with 26 members, 4 guests and two leaders present. The meeting was opened by giving the Flag Salute. The business session followed in which it was decided to contribute the money taken in at 4-H Sunday to the new Community Center. The president announced that the club made $31.17 from the Food Sale held two weeks ago. The election of officers followed. They are President, Burns Hesse; vice-president , Joe Conley; treasurer, Shirley Mesmer; reporter, Shirley Pitts; song leader, Barbara Gentry; council members, Robert Reid and Barbara Gentry; pianist, Shirley Mesmer; community club leaders, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis with Mrs. Frederic Zickefoose as assistant. The following program was given: Health Talk, Roy Davis; Current Events, Barbara Gentry; Music Appreciation, Ruth Olson. Recreation consisting of games was enjoyed by all. Refreshments of candy bars were served. — Shirley Pitts, Reporter. ROSSVILLE RUSTLERS 4-H NEWS November 16, 1950 Burns Hesse, Joe Conley, Robert Reid, Barbara Gentry, Shirley Mesmer, Shirley Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis and Mrs. Frederic Zickefoose attended the 4-H officers' training school at YWCA in Topeka Thursday night, November 9. "Guest Night" will be observed at the regular monthly meeting of the Rossville 4-H club Monday night, November 20, at 8 o'clock at the Community Center. Each 4-H club family will present their guest who in turn will appear on the program. Let's have more parents present. Help support your Rossville 4-H club by attending all club meetings. The meetings are held every 4th Monday night in the month.
1951 4-H Shawnee County Fair & Community Project, Rossville, Kansas
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 apron; Barbara Jones, red on her dress; Linda Pitts, blue on a wash dress; and Shirley Pitts, blue on a cotton wash dress. Mrs. Miriam Cade, Home Demonstration Agent from Lyon County, judged the entire show. More than 150 persons watched the Revue.—Shirley Pitts, Reporter. July 19, 1951 The regular monthly meeting of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H club will be held at the Community building, Monday, July 23, at 8 o'clock. Everyone try to attend. WANT YOUR MAIL BOX PAINTED? March 22, 1951 The Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club has selected for its community project the painting of mail boxes and adding the name of the owner, painted clearly. Stencils will be used for the lettering so you can be assured of a neat job. The goal is to have all mail boxes in Rossville Township painted and stenciled. Anyone in Rossville Township interested in availing themselves of this service, please notify Joe Conley or Roy D. Davis, at once. There will be a small fee of 25c per job to defray expenses.
1953-06 4-H Cooking Meeting, Rossville, Kansas
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.