Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Old Settler's Day winners announced

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