Bates County News

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Old Settlers Day Winners

 The Bates County Historical Society would like to thank everyone that participated in Old Settlers Day and helped to make the event a success.  The following names  are the winners from all categories that had participants.

 

Pioneer King & Queens

Butler Center: Jerry Kauffman (88) & Bonnie Austin(88)

Medicalodge: Gilbert Lee(96) & Susan Dudley (99)

Square: Tom McGuire(90) & Dolly Robey (80)

 

King of Babies

Wyatt & Dean Ross (Share the title of king)

 

Singing Bee winner

Sarah Horn

 

Best Crochet Piece

Sibylla Watson

 

Oldest Quilt

Teresa Champlin

 

Longest Hair

Bailey Ross

 

Youngest Twins

Wyatt & Dean Ross 6mo

 

Hot Dog Eating Contest

Billy Frising Jr.

 

Dry Mouth Whistle Contest

Billy Frising Sr.

 

Hog Calling Contest

Callie Burris

 

Animal Impersonation

Harper Ross (Pig Impersonation)

 

 


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