"It amazed me how much time they took to prepare for all
of us to come to the county fair. But the day after, when we
were cleaning up and putting everything away from the week's
activities they would let a big holler out saying-'Until Next
year' as they were closing the doors. I was always the most disappointed-I
had so much fun-and a year was a long ways away."
--Lisa Wiegand--Member, Gage
County--1968-77, speaking about leaders Vaughn Domirer (county
extension agent) and Dean Goes (fair board member).
To encourage 4-H'ers
to do their best, contests were organized, usually in conjunction
with county fairs. In time, 4-H exhibits became a staple of Nebraska
county and state fairs.
Comforter protector with ribbon
and tag that went with it. Made by Jan Stehlik in the 1940s.
Courtesy: Jan Stehlik
 
Sewing project completed by Jan Selk Stehlik in the 1940s.
Also shown are the ribbons, certificate, and record book that
go with it.
Courtesy: Jan Stehlik
Judging 4-H livestock in 1957
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Linda Gilson made this quilt comprised
of her 4-H ribbons.
Courtesy: Linda Gilson,
Merrick County, "with thanks to my 4-H leaders Norman Bosselman,
Clarence Benson, Earl Meyer, and Janice Kurz."
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