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The Thresherman's Gazette

November 1995 edition
A Word from the Editor
            Carol Studebaker
 
It was a good show, wasn't it? Attendance was very good and the weather couldn't have been better. I understand that most other statewide attractions showed drops in attendance this year, so happily we are an exception. The Cummer engine ran for the show! Those guys deserve a big round of applause. Glenn says they'll have the third engine running by next Thresheree.
 
Thanks to everyone who helped with the show. We had the best turnout for pullout day that we've had for a long time and it was really appreciated. Everything goes so much quicker and easier when there's a lot of help.
          Thanks again,
          Carol
 
Member's Hotline
 
CHRISTMAS PARTY --
This year's Christmas party will be held on Sunday, December 10, 1995. A potluck dinner will be served at 12:00. There will be no meeting that day. There will be a $3.00 gift exchange for the adults. There will also be gifts for the children. Contact Janet Lux by December 1 about the number of children who will be coming, their ages and whether they are boys or girls. Janet's phone number is [deleted for privacy]. Her address is [again, privacy].
 
CALLIOPE DONATED TO THRESHEREE
This fall the Thresheree will be receiving a Nichols steam calliope from Robert Gilson, owner of Gilson Enterprises in Middleton, WI. It has 32 whistles and can either be played manually or pre-programmed to play by itself. Won't this donation be a wonderful addition to the park? [p. 1, col. 1]
Parade Marshall Assigned
Next year's Thresheree will now have a Parade Marshall to help straighten out the mess and confusion during the parade. He will be David Dean, who with the help of Walt Shepherd is going to get the parade going in an orderly fashion. As those of you who have been taking part in the parade in the past know, there seems to be no order to which the tractors go through and tractors, steam engines and model features are not as well grouped as we would like to see them. For those in the bowl, it may look organized but for those in the parade you may run out of gas before you actually are able to participate. A Parade Marshall has been long overdue and a welcome sight to those who are participating to help make visitors enjoy the show.
 
ANNUAL MEETING --
Our annual meeting will be held on Sunday, January 14, 1996. This will also be potluck, served at 12:00. The annual meeting will follow the potluck, the ballots will be counted and the new Board seated. We're aiming for 100% turnout this year, so make sure you vote.
 
Make your Board member choices on the enclosed ballot and either bring your ballot to the Christmas party or the annual meeting, or mail it to Rock River Thresheree, 51 E. Cox Road, Edgerton, WI 53534. Print BALLOT plainly on the front of the envelope and please don't enclose any other correspondence in the envelope.
 
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1995 THRESHEREE FACTS:
 
We registered 735 exhibitors this year, the most since I started keeping records three years ago. We only had 700 exhibitor plaques and ribbons, so a few [p. 1, col. 2]
people got ribbons of a different color and received a button instead of a plaque. That's the first time that has happened to me, but it's a good indicator of a successful show.
 
- 304 exhibitors have registered all three years that I've been keeping track -- 1993, 1994 and 1995
- 237 exhibitors were new this year, quite an increase from previous years.
- 125 exhibitors registered two years -- 1994 and 1995.
- 69 exhibitors came in 1993 and then returned in 1995.
 
Exhibitors came from all over, mostly from Wisconsin and Illinois, of course, but we also had people register from Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado, Florida and Arkansas.
 
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We sold 485 T-shirts at the show, 210 more than last year. People seem to like our new shirts and we still sell quite a few of the old Logo shirts as well. Cap sales were about the same as last year, with 134 being sold. We also sold 25 sweatshirts and 6 jackets.
 
If you're look for Christmas gifts, check with us. We still have shirts left, although not all sizes in all shirts. You can pick them up at any meeting or from me, Carol Studebaker, or I'll mail them to you, but then there will be a $3.00 per shirt postage and handling charge.
 
These are the shirts that we have: the Cannonball train, John Deere, Massey Harris, Pile Driver, Advance Rumely steam engine, Keck-Gonnerman steam engine and, of course, the Logo shirt. There are also some shirts left from the 1994 Bluegrass Festival if you want those.
 
We also have ceramic banks left to sell. There are 29 ceramic train engines and 59 coal cars. We also have back issues of the show book, mostly the past five or six years and quite a few issues of the 1961 show.
 
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A lot of pictures were taken at the show this year by both Orville Smith and myself (about 600). They are [p. 2, col. 1]
in albums and will be at the meetings for anyone who would like to look at them. Double prints of all the pictures were made and these can be purchased if you are interested. If you took any pictures that you'd like to add to the albums, feel free to do so.
 
Pictures, Pictures, Pictures -- A lot of progress has been made on the PICTURE OF EVERY MEMBER project during the show. Member pictures have been put in the album with spaces numbered for every member beginning with 1 and going up to 290. However, I only have half of the pictures needed and will need help from you for some pictures. If you have a good picture of any member who is deceased, I'd like to have a copy or if you are a member who lives a long distance away or have been unable to come to the shows or meetings, please send a picture of yourself for the album. The album spaces are 4"x6" so try to keep the pictures that size or smaller if you can.
 
We're still interested in old newspaper clippings or pictures. Photo copies of clippings are fine. If you have any old pictures or newspaper articles from the early days of the Thresheree, please contact Carol Studebaker, Secretary, so we can organize and show the history we have at the Thresheree. Help us to archive the history in our own back yard. Perhaps you have a relative who has been coming for many years and can remember some of the activities or can relate how things have changed and grown over the years, let us know. Share with us a part of the past.
 
New Members -- The following people have become members since our last publication. They are:
Dr. Herman Nienhuis -- Janesville, WI
William Bienema -- Janesville, WI
Daniel Graffin -- Sun Prairie, WI
Vincent Schmitz -- Janesville, WI
Eric Olin -- Orfordville, WI
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 
All meetings are held at Threshermen's Park in the Pavilion for those who are new:
 
December 10, 1995
Christmas Party --
Gift Exchange
[p. 2, col. 2]
December 10, 1995
(cont.)
 
January 14, 1996
Potluck at noon
NO MEETING
 
ANNUAL MEETING
Potluck at noon, meeting
to follow, w/ seating of the new board
 
KNOW YOUR OFFICERS/BOARD MEMBERS
 
The following people are 1995 Thresheree officers and board members:
 
Charlie Hendrickson -- President
Don Lux -- Vice President
Carol Studebaker -- Secretary
Todd Ligman -- Treasurer
 
Dennis Jacobs
Ed Riese
Mike Kowalkowski
Jim Homann
Wendell Bennett
Tom Lean
Rich Gilbertson
Fred Bullock
 
Those board members whose terms expire this year are: Todd Ligman, Ed Riese, Rich Gilbertson, Fred Bullock, Dennis Jacobs and Charlie Hendrickson.
 
Dennis Jacobs
 
[image] Dennis is from Darien, WI, where is is self-employed and hauls gravel. He has been coming to the Thresheree off and on since it started and has been a member since 1982. His father, Carl, is a long-time club member and a couple of years ago Dennis' son joined the club. Dennis has been on the Board of Directors for the last three or four years. He says his special job here at the park is to move the pile driver, when necessary, with the Monarch crawler; but he is out here a lot helping with whatever job there is to be done. He has a lot of interest in "old iron" and exhibits a Monarch crawler and various Case tractors here at the show. The amusing thing he has had happen was when a tractor puller was unable to stop his Monarch crawler pulling their sled through the [p. 3, col. 1]
mud. The thing he remembers most about any past show happened at the very first show he attended. It was in the Edgerton Park and he was about 8 or 9 years old. It was a pulling contest between a Cat and a steam engine, but he doesn't tell the outcome. His advice to other members is, "Take part in the every day activities of the club. That is the best way to get to know other members, and how the club operates."
 
Ed Riese
 
Ed is from Monticello, WI.
 
Mike Kowalkowski
 
Mike is from Delavan, WI.
 
Tom Lean
 
[image] Tom, who lives in Edgerton, WI, has been coming to the Thresheree for at least 35 years and has been a member for 20 years. His father was a member and so are his mother and brother. His hobbies are antique tractors and hobby trains. He is presently serving on the Board for the second time, having served before about ten years ago. Though he is disabled, Tom spends a lot of time out at the park mowing grass and doing what he can do. During the show he works full-time in the cornmeal and buckwheat stand. He enjoys talking to all the different people who stop by and answering their questions. He is interested in old machinery and how things used to be done. Tom exhibits a Red E, a David Bradley, a John Deere B and a 15-30 McCormick Deering at the show. The thing he remembers most about any show was putting out fires from the train one very dry year. His advice is "Get involved, it's fun and interesting."
 
Dave Stricker
 
[image] Dave Stricker is from Janesville, WI. He works as a heat treatment operator and also farms. His interests are woodworking, hunting and farming. He's been a member of the club for 14 years, but he's been coming to the shows for 25 years. His son just joined the club about 2 years ago and they both come out [p. 3, col. 2]
and help whenever they can, doing oats, pull-out and put-away, etc. Dave has been a Board member before serving about 1987-1988. He likes the idea of preserving antique machinery and exhibits a 1930 Case threshing machine at the show. His time during the show is spent threshing and baling straw. The most interesting thing that has happened to him at a show was when he won the celebrity tractor pull. The thing he remembers most was the fire show at night with steam engines. His advice to other members is "Try to help as much as you can."
 
Guy Fay
 
[image] Guy lives in Madison, WI. He formerly was employed at the State Department of Agriculture but now has a job writing books and doing research for other writers. His hobbies are old tractors, machinery and history. He's been coming out to the Thresheree for about 10 years and became a member 3 years ago. He is another very willing worker and has helped with oats, in the blacksmith shop, in the stationary engine building, on garbage detail and wherever needed. He writes an article for each issue of the Thresherman's Tracker. He exhibits a Briggs and Stratton gas engine at the show and plans on more stuff soon. This club is important to him because he is originally from Edgerton and says this club has a little bit of everything he is interested in. His advice is "Get involved, come to meetings, and learn."
 
Norman Aulabaugh
 
[image] Norman is from Janesville where he is employed at SSI maintaining their computer systems. He enjoys camping, hiking, biking, gardening and repairing machinery. He's been coming to the Thresheree for 19 years and just joined a year ago. The thing that makes this club important to him are the great bunch of people who are members and he also enjoys watching the show and visitors having fun. He's a very willing worker and has been here for oats, pull-out and put-away days, garbage detail during the show and anything else that needs doing. He loves to hear old stories. He tells about Wes Nelson arguing with Walt Durst over the color to paint the train's passenger cars. Walt asked Wes what [p. 4, col. 1]
qualified him to his opinion. Wes said, "I'm a painter." Wherein Walt replied, "OK, you're in charge!" Norm exhibits an Allis Chalmers CA tractor and finished up each parade with a sign on his 1970 VW saying "That's All Folks!" The thing he remembers most about a show is Don Lux's famous line as a tractor died going up out of the bowl bringing the parade to a halt -- "Looks like he's all stopped up!" He says Don's vocabulary includes many plumbing terms. His advice to members is this: "There are many jobs that need to be done. Ask how you can help. Show up for work days, brink your own tools, and be sure to help with the oat harvest."
 
Dale Onsrud
 
[image] Dale is from Janesville where is self-employed in auto body repairs. He is interested in tractors, engines, rust old junk, fishing and old cars. He's come to every Thresheree for the past 15 years and off and on for 10 years before that. He feels that the club's goal to preserve history is important and he enjoys sharing this interest with his son, Aric, who joined the club the same day he did 3 years ago. He is at the park working a lot, mowing, in the stationary engine shed, work days or helping Syl in the engine shed. Dale exhibits several tractors and gas engines at the show, but the show he remembers most is the very first show that he exhibited at, driving his Farmall Cub through the parade with his kids, niece and nephew riding in a trailer pulled behind. The most interesting thing that has happened to him since he joined the club has been hooking up with Syl Henry and hearing his stories about past thresherees. His advice is: "Please pitch in and lend some help. You'll make new friends."
 
Carl Diericks
 
[image] Craig lives in rural Monticello, WI, where he and his family own and operate a dairy farm. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. He also enjoys old tractors and has been coming to the Thresheree for 16 years. He became a member a year ago and likes the chance it gives him to meet new and interesting people. He is an active worker at the park, helping with the oat shocking, cutting wood, pull-out and put-away days, attending meetings,etc. Craig displays a [p. 4, col. 2]
Craig Diericks (cont.) --
couple of Allis Chalmers tractors at the show and makes round straw bales with his AC Roto baler. He also has a 1920 Litchfield hay wagon. His advice to you is, "Be active. Don't just pay membership fees and slug around. Come help on work day or put-away day. We can always use the help."[p. 5, col. 1]
[p. 5, col. 2]
 
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LOST MEMBERS
 
The following members have still not been located. Their names and last known address are listed below. If you have any idea where they are, what their new address is, or what may have happened to them, please let us know by contacting Carol Studebaker at the address and/or phone number listed on the last page of the newsletter. [street addresses have been removed]
    Peter Bakken
    William Blum
    Walter Daer
    Robert Kennedy
    Armin Pagel
    Lonnie Townsend
    Duane Suiter
    Randy Suiter
    Lawrence Ward
    Orhan Yirmibush
    (Orhan was also known as "the Greek and ran an implement business in Clinton.)
    Steve Zibell
Downers Grove, IL
Monroe, WI
Roscoe, IL
Janesville, WI
Janesville, WI
Janesville, WI
Janesville, WI
Janesville, WI
Beloit, WI
Clinton, WI
 
 
Deerfield, WI
A Touch of Humor
 
She Was Too Polite to Use the Bathroom Word
 
She was a charming little old lady, oh, perhaps a bid old fashioned, but charming nonetheless, always quite delicate and elegant, especially her language.
 
She and her husband were planning a week's vacation in Florida, so she wrote to a particular campground and asked for a reservation. She wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped, but didn't quite know how to ask about the toilet facilities. She just couldn't bring herself to write the word "toilet" in her letter.
 
After much deliberation, she finally came up with the old-fashioned term, "bathroom commode." But when she wrote that down, she still thought she was being too forward, so she started all over again, rewrote the entire letter and referred to the bathroom commode merely as B.C.
 
"Does the campground have its own B.C.?" is what the proper lady actually wrote. [p. 5, cols. 1-2]
Well, the campground owner wasn't old fashioned at all, and when he got the letter, he just could figure out what the woman was talking about. That B.C. really stumped him. After worrying about it for awhile, he showed her letter to several campers, but they could imagine what the lady meant either.
 
So the campground owner, finally coming to the conclusion that the lady must be asking about the location of the local Baptist Church, sat down and wrote the following reply:
 
"Dear Madam:
 
"I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, but I now take the pleasure of informing you that a B.C. is located nine miles north of the campground and is capable of seating 250 people at one time. I admit it is quite a distance away if you are in the habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be pleased to know that a great number of people take their lunches along and make a day of it. They usually arrive early and stay late.
 
"The last time my wife and I went was six years ago, and it was so crowded we had to stand up the whole time we were there. It may interest you to known that right now there is a supper planned to raise money to buy more seats. They're going to hold it in the basement of the B.C.
 
"I would like to say it pains me very much not to be able to go more regularly but it surely is no lack of desire on my part. As we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort, particularly in cold weather.
 
"If you decide to come down to the campground, perhaps I could go with you the first time you go, sit with you, and introduce you to all the other folks. Remember, this is a friendly community."
 
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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From the Rock River Thresheree Board of Directors
[p. 6]
[1996 ballot]
[p. 7]
[General Rules of the Rock River Thresheree Assoc., Inc. 1995]
[p. 8]
[for for "Inventory of property and equipment stored at Threshermen's Park"]
[p. 9]
[Advertisement from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin for "The McCormick-International Harvester Company Collection Notecard Set"]
[p. 10]
Grandpa's Tool Box
"Madison's Machinery Row"
by Guy Fay
 
Starting in about 1891-1892, Madison became a center for farm implement sales. Most of the larger companies had a company office or branch house in town, while smaller firms were represented by jobbers (companies which sold several different lines, often through catalogs or local dealers) or by local dealers themselves. The reasons why Madison became such a large center are not entirely clear, but certainly Madison's somewhat unique railroad situation applied. The Illinois Central offered a way around the traffic congestion of Chicago, so companies could ship to Madison, then ship southwest on the Illinois Central or north and west on the Chicago and Northwestern or [on the] The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul (known then as the St. Paul Road). The St. Paul (later known as the Milwaukee Road) also offered around-the-clock, on-demand switching services, which greatly reduced the amount of time necessary to forward or receive a shipment. Finally, Union Transfer or Madison had a reputation as a company who could get things done and who offered storage.
 
The companies represented probably also were answering to the call of competition. Madison, Minnesota, northern Illinois and Iowa all were prime machinery markets and, at this time, the Plains and Red River Valley were making huge purchases. Madison was directly situated along rail lines to supply these markets having the Chicago and Northwestern mainline, a secondary main for the Milwaukee (double tracked, I believe, but I may be wrong) and the end of a mainline for the Illinois Central.
 
The "machinery men" in Madison had, to a degree, their own traditions for awhile. One was that new men, or men leaving Madison, had to give a supper for the other men, a situation that was probably done in by expense as more companies located offices in Madison.
 
They had their own districts in Madison, "Machinery Row," which comprised of Williamson Street, along with Blount and East Washington. To this day, you can see some of the painted signs on the bricks, most noticeably the old International Harvester building on Blount Street. Most of the men lived in the 6th Ward.
 
In 1898, the following companies had offices in Madison: Deering, McCormick, Advance, Aultman, Gaar-Scott, Stevens, Syracuse Chilled Plow, Port Huron, J. I. Case T. M., Warder Bushnell, Glessner, Pitts, Osbourne, Fuller & Johnson (of course) and Milwaukee (and there are probably others that I missed).
 
To give an idea of what the dealerships carried, here is a list from M. Mitchell, a dealer in various lines: Ohio Cultivator, Pekin Plow, Sprout Wondron Co., Old Wagon Works, Hayes Pump & Planter Co., Crown Point, Clipper Chill Plow, Eagle, Johnson and Field.
 
In 1898, a lot on which several of these dealership stood was bought and the buildings razed. In their place, a new row of buildings was established. The floors were rated at 600 pounds per square inch. Basements were outfitted as work shops, while an elevator stood ready to carry machinery to second floor storage. This building received much publicity then, and today is undergoing a new wave of publicity. It stands at the corner of Williamson and John Nolen and is best known as the home of the Williams Street Bicycle Store (although there are several businesses in the building). The bike store is housed in the old Advance Company store. [p. 11, cols. 1-2]
** For Sale or Looking to Purchase ** [==== means information, (such as location, address or telephone number) has been removed due to the age of the advertisement]
 
Wanted: Power steering parts, remote hydraulic parts and loader for JD 1010RUS tractor and any one or two-row 3-point JD implements for 420C or 40S. Call ==== [p. 11, col. 1]
[==== means information, (such as location, address or telephone number) has been removed due to the age of the advertisement]
 
For Sale: Tractor, combine and baler parts for most any make or model including Allis-Chalmers, Ford, John Deere, International, Case, Minneapolis Moline, Oliver, Massey Ferguson and Harris, New Holland. Austin Farms Salvage ==== [p. 11, col. 2]
For Sale or Looking to Purchase (cont.) [==== means information, (such as location, address or telephone number) has been removed due to the age of the advertisement]
 
For Sale: 1943 Allis-Chalmers Model C tractor (Serial No. C13123) an 17-foot Layton trailer, both housed at ====
 
For Sale: Case No. 102 front end loader, late 1950s vintage. Fits S.C. and D.C. Model 300 or 400 Case tractors, manure bucket with dirt blade, good paint, hydraulic cylinders good, operator's manual. $200 or best offer. ====
 
Wanted: Carburetor and magneto for 1925 10-20 Cross Motor Case we are presently restoring. ====
 
Wanted: Looking for people who did threshing "the first time around." An author is looking for people who threshed in the old days for a book he is writing. If you are willing to talk to this author, call ====
 
Sunshine Report
by Janet Lux
 
Bernard Lux -- resides at Rock Haven Nursing Home in Janesville and has reached the state of his illness that he is now quiet and hardly eats.
 
Marv Helgesen -- is doing good at Rock Haven, 1st floor.
 
Einar Johnson -- after twice nearly passing away at Mercy Hospital from seizures, he is now back at Rock Haven, 2nd floor, slowly recovering.
 
Louis Heller -- still resides at Rock Haven in Janesville.
 
Melvin Cassels -- suffering from Alzheimer's, now resides at Edgerton Long Term Care.
 
Harold Mauerman -- is recovering slowly at home from a heart attack. [p. 12, col. 1]
Jim Tesch -- has been in and out of the hospital with big problems, but was able to attend the Jonesdale Thresheree.
 
Herman Nienhuis -- was recently hospitalized in Milwaukee with heart problems and is facing possible surgery.
 
Pat Lean -- was unable to attend the Thresheree this year due to pneumonia and is now in Intensive Care at the Edgerton Hospital after contracting it again. She has battle pneumonia for a large part of this year.
 
We ask that you please include these members in your prayers.
 
Granny's Kitchen
by Jackie Brown
Granny has dug out some real good recipes for the days ahead when you may be having people drop in for the holidays, or just for those cold winter days after you've been outdoors sledding with the kids and want to sit down and relax. Well, how about some hot apple cider with a special sweet treat? What a great way to wind down for the day and spend quality family time together!
 
Apple Cider Punch
2 whole cloves
1 piece candied ginger
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole allspice
1/3 c. water
2 T. granulated sugar
1 c. orange juice
2 T. fresh lemon juice
1 c. fresh apple cider
3 orange slices (optional)
1 T. butter (cut in small
pieces)
 
Boil cloves, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and water together in a large pot for 10 minutes.
 
Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add orange, lemon juice and apple cider and heat.
 
Add lemon and orange slices. Just before serving, add butter and melt on top of hot punch. Makes 4 cups.
[p. 12, col. 2]
Stained Glass Spritz Cookies
3 2/3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 3 oz. pkg. flavored gelatin
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
Flavored gelatin or
colored sugar
 
In a medium bowl, stir together flour and baking powder and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar and flavored gelatin with an electric mixer or medium to high speed until well mixed. Add the egg and vanilla and beat well. Gradually add the flour mixture, beating until smooth after each addition.
 
Place unchilled dough in cookie press onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with addition flavored gelatin or colored sugar.
 
Bake at 400 degrees oven for 6-8 minutes or until edges of cookie are firm and barely brown. Cool on wire rack and store in a loosely covered container. Makes about 48 cookies.
 
[image] It's a great way to add a new taste and color to your old Spritz recipe. Happy eating.
 
Grandma & Grandpa's Attic
[image]
Do you remember this nice Port Huron steam engine that used to be at our show? It was owned by Melvin Cassels. This picture was lent to us by Lisa Prentice.
[p. 13, col. 1]
-- KID'S CORNER --
"Peggy's Poetry"
by Peggy Dierickx
 
THRESHEREE DAYS
 
Come one,
Come all,
Come big,
Come small.
The Thresheree is about to start.
You'll get there early if you're smart.
Grab a Coke or lemonade.
Then sit down and watch the parade.
Hitch a ride on a wagon or on the train.
You'll have lots of fun if it doesn't rain.
Come see the Thresheree queen,
She's a wonderful human being.
The bundles of oats on wagons, tied tight,
That glisten like gold in the sunlight.
All the tractors in a line.
It's like a walk back in time.
So come again to the Rock River Thresheree.
It's one heck of a sight to see!
 
COLORING CONTEST --
 
During this year's Thresheree, we held a coloring contest for children ages 3-13. The first three place winners in each age group were: [residents' cities/states deleted for privacy]
 
Ages 3-5
1st --
2nd --
3rd --
Drew Tobias
Brandon Pulley
Jacob Taylor
Ages 5-9
1st --
2nd --
3rd --
Danny DeVoe
Brandon Smith
Marc Dierickx
Ages 10-13
1st --
2nd --
3rd --
Jenny Dierickx
Peggy Dierickx
Bridget Bayley
[p. 13, col. 2]
These people all won Logo T-shirts. They and the runners-up got coupons for free video rental from Kwik Trip for participating.
 
DEADLINE FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER is no later than January 14, 1996, but you don't have to wait until then. It's easier for us if we have it a little early.
Please sent your articles, pictures, etc. to:
 
Carol Studebaker, Secy.
Rock River Thresheree
176 N. Janesville
Milton, WI 53563