#04.1-6 County Fair, 1960
Dates
- Creation: 1960
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73 items
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From the Collection: English
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#04 FAIR Top showman in their classes at the Washington County Fair are Ron Marek, left, in the swine division; and Gary Davis, in the sheep division.; Eddie Jones of Crawfordsville won championship ribbons with his Hampshire boar, gilt, and litter; Jerry Magdefrau of Mt. Union, right, gets a few pointers from Prof. V.J. Morford of Iowa State University at Ames who is judging the welding contest.; In swine judging Gary Sheetz of near Washington took championship honors for both his market barrow and pen of three in the market pig division.; New Livestock Scales and House; Jean Kinner Grand Champ Baby Beef; Top Showman Robert Wide, a member of the Dutch Creek Flyers 4H Club, received the nod from the contest judge for his ability in handling his heifer in the show ring.; Six youths took top honors in the first featured event of this year's Washington County Fair. They showed animals winning championship honors in the six breed divisions of the dairy cattle judging Monday afternoon. They are from left to right in the back, Robert Lintz of Washington, Linda Yoder of Riverside, Linda Timmins of West Chester, and Gary Vincent of Keota. Duane Davis of Crawfordsville and his breed champion calf are shown in front with Russell Parcell of West Chester, right.; Coon Brothers Show Rabbits - David Coon shows off one of his many rabbits to younger brother, Tommy They are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Coon of Washington.; Judy Slemmons, left, and Lois Simmons, center, of West Chester and Gwyneth Jones of Crawfordsville, served as secretary and typist for the girls judging events.; Karen Hirschy, 10 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Hirschy of near Coppock, stands behind her prize winning food exhibit.; Mary Ellen Durian, left, and Patty Hohenshell, members of the 4H Maidens Club at Wellman took the number two spot in demonstration teams at the local county fair.; Carolyn Timmins (left) and Marilyn Timmins. The sisters are members of the Cedar Clippers 4H Club and will advance to compete in the Iowa State Fair judging in Des Moines later this month. The picture above shows them working with dough as they prepared to give their demonstration, "New Twist for Rolls."; Jean Sojka of Riverside, left, and Chrystal Horak of near Ainsworth were awarded top honors for ice cream making in the Junior 4H demonstration team competition at the local county fair here.
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