Old Exhibits Earn New Awards at Iowa State Fair
August 15, 2011
Iowans took a trip back in time when Heritage Exhibits were judged prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Limited to genuine artifacts that are at least 50 years old, entries in the Heritage Exhibits division are evaluated on the authenticity and condition of the artifact.
The historical exhibits included a special Butter Cow Souvenir class in celebration of 100 years of the Butter Cow. Other exhibits included colored or opaque glass, pottery, clear glass, china, toys, jewelry, paper, dry goods, furnishings, animal equipment, metals, small item collections, small glass item collections, primitives, large item collections and a special division.
Fairgoers can catch a glimpse of yesteryear by visiting the historical artifacts on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Pioneer Hall.
Complete results below:
ANIMAL EQUIPMENT
Bridle Rosettes
1) William Ryan, West Des Moines
Sleigh Bells
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Sara Hastings, Madrid
3) Jim Romer, Algona
4) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
Cow or Sheep Bells
1) David Kalsem, Cambridge
2) Melvin Shivvers, Des Moines
3) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Sara Hastings, Madrid
3) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
4) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines
Sweepstakes: Al Flowers, Toledo
CHINA
Plate - animals or birds
1) Jim Romer, Algona
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
4) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
Plate - flowers or fruit
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
2) Martha Hyland, Des Moines
3) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
4) Christine and Mark Huston, Wellman
Cracker or Biscuit Jar
1) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
2) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
3) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
4) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville
Nippon
1) Mary Jack, Indianola
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
China Place Setting
1) Sarah Maxwell Leckband, Van Meter
2) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
3) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
4) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
Berry Set
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
Vase
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Mary Jack, Indianola
3) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
4) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
Shaving Mug or Mustache Cup
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Gary Fischer, Altoona
3) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
4) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
Decorative Bowl
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
4) Jim Romer, Algona
Teapot
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) J.O. Parker, Montezuma
Flow Blue
1) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville
4) Jim Romer, Algona
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Mary Jack, Indianola
3) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines
4) William Ryan, West Des Moines
Sweepstakes: Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
CLEAR GLASS
Water Pitcher - Pressed
1) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
4) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
Covered Bowl or Jar
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Juliette Houseman, Urbandale
4) Janet Schuessler, Huxley
Cake Plate on Standard
1) Christine and Mark Huston, Wellman
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
4) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
Water Pitcher - Cut
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
Compote with Lid
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
4) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
Berry Set
1) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
2) Gerri Gerlach, Nevada
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) Caron Osberg, Urbandale
Vase
1) William Snyder, Waukee
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
Knife Rest
1) Michele Battles, Pleasant Hill
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
3) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
4) Jennifer Moorehead, Polk City
Sweepstakes: William Snyder, Waukee
COLORED OR OPAQUE GLASS
Depression - Depression Era and Elegant
1) Janet Luing, Panora
2) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
4) David Cronk, Perry
Depression Place Setting
1) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
2) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) William Ryan, West Des Moines
Carnival
1) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Carol Tripp, Union
Souvenir Glass
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Christine and Mark Huston, Wellman
Cranberry
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
2) Fredrika Dixon, West Des Moines
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
Slag or Milk Glass
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Sheryl Vust, Pleasant Hill
3) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
4) Rosann Rogers, Slater
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Fredrika Dixon, West Des Moines
3) Melvin Shivvers, Des Moines
4) Ruth Mcdonald, State Center
Sweepstakes: Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
DRY GOODS
Lady's Dress
1) Martha Hyland, Des Moines
2) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville
3) Denise Andreas, Ankeny
4) Diana Whistler, Carlisle
Lady's Fan, Parasol or Button Shoes
1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
2) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines
3) Linda McGraw Johns, Pleasantville
4) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
Hand Bag
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Lesanne Fliehler, Coralville
3) Carol Tripp, Union
4) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
Lady's Compact
1) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
2) Juliette Houseman, Urbandale
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) William Ryan, West Des Moines
Tablecloth, lace
1) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
2) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
3) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk
Man's Cane
1) David Cronk, Perry
2) Phyllis Duncan, Des Moines
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
Lady's or Man's Hat
1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
2) Jim Romer, Algona
3) Phyllis Duncan, Des Moines
4) Ernest Whistler, Carlisle
Christening Gown
1) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
2) Martha Hyland, Des Moines
3) Shelly Street, Des Moines
4) Michelle Linkvis, Clive
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Martha Hyland, Des Moines
2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
3) Diana Whistler, Carlisle
4) Ruth Mcdonald, State Center
Sweepstakes: Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
FURNISHINGS
Child's Rocker
1) Cecelia A Mesecher, Pleasantville
Kitchen or Mantel Clock
1) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
2) Sara Hastings, Madrid
3) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
4) J.O. Parker, Montezuma
Lamp - Kerosene
1) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
2) Greta Herrstrom, Madrid
3) Mary Morel Briggs, Des Moines
4) Al Flowers, Toledo
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines
2) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
3) Christine and Mark Huston, Wellman
4) Janet Schuessler, Huxley
Sweepstakes: Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
JEWELRY
Lady's Bracelet or Brooch – Costume
1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) William Ryan, West Des Moines
4) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
Lady's Necklace - Costume
1) David Cronk, Perry
2) Janet Schuessler, Huxley
3) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
4) Jennifer Moorehead, Polk City
Lady's Bracelet or Brooch - Fine
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines
3) Fredrika Dixon, West Des Moines
4) Brenda Smith, Urbandale
Lady's Necklace - Fine
1) Jennifer Moorehead, Polk City
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines
4) Margaret Frick, Ankeny
Hat Pin or Stick Pin
1) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
4) Ernest Whistler, Carlisle
Pocket Watch - Men's or Women's
1) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Susan Glick, Indianola
4) Linda McGraw Johns, Pleasantville
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
4) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
Sweepstakes: Colette Wortman, Urbandale
LARGE ITEM COLLECTIONS
Homemaking
1) Warren County Historical Society, Indianola
Industry and Crafts
1) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville
Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) James Shirbroun, Ames
2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
3) John Casey, Des Moines
METALS
Silver - Sugar and Creamer
1) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
Silver - Teapot or Coffee Pot
1) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
Silver - Napkin Ring
1) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
2) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
Silver - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
4) Diana Whistler, Carlisle
Brass/Copper - Tea Kettle
1) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
2) Ernest Whistler, Carlisle
Brass/Copper - Candle Holders
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
Brass/Copper - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Roger Horton, Woodward
3) Fredrika Dixon, West Des Moines
4) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
Cast Iron - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Sally Wharff, Norwalk
2) Mary Jack, Indianola
3) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
4) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
Sweepstakes: Colette Wortman, Urbandale
PAPER
Tintype
1) Melvin Shivvers, Des Moines
2) William Ryan, West Des Moines
3) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
4) Al Flowers, Toledo
Photograph Album
1) Christine and Mark Huston, Wellman
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
4) Al Flowers, Toledo
Framed Prints
1) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines
2) Denise Andreas, Ankeny
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
4) Martha DeVries, Altoona
Book
1) Ruth Mcdonald, State Center
2) Al Flowers, Toledo
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
4) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
Book - Children's
1) Denise Andreas, Ankeny
2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
3) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines
4) Linda McGraw Johns, Pleasantville
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Roger Horton, Woodward
2) Janis Johnson, Bondurant
3) Angie Richard, Perry
4) Susan Glick, Indianola
Sweepstakes: Roger Horton, Woodward
POTTERY
Van Briggle or Hull
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Gerri Gerlach, Nevada
4) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Weller or Roseville
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
3) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
4) David Cronk, Perry
Hall
1) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
2) Janet Schuessler, Huxley
3) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Fiesta
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Sally Wharff, Norwalk
3) Angie Richard, Perry
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Majolica
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
3) Mary Morel Briggs, Des Moines
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Jeri Babb, Des Moines
2) David Cronk, Perry
3) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Sweepstakes: Jeri Babb, Des Moines
PRIMITIVES
Coffee Grinder
1) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
2) Phyllis Duncan, Des Moines
3) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
4) Al Flowers, Toledo
Kitchenware - Wooden
1) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
2) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
3) Sheryl Vust, Pleasant Hill
4) Gerri Gerlach, Nevada
Kitchenware - Cast Iron
1) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
2) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
3) Al Flowers, Toledo
4) Susan Glick, Indianola
Kitchenware - Granite
1) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
2) Al Flowers, Toledo
3) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
4) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
Stoneware - Iowa Made
1) Greta Herrstrom, Madrid
2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
Stoneware - Blue and White
1) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
2) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
3) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
4) Susan Glick, Indianola
Stoneware
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
3) William Snyder, Waukee
4) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
2) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
3) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
4) Mary Morel Briggs, Des Moines
Sweepstakes: Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
SMALL GLASS ITEM COLLECTIONS
Perfume Bottles
1) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
2) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
3) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
4) Juliette Houseman, Urbandale
Paperweights
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Open Salts
1) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
2) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
3) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
4) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
Toothpick Holders
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) Gerri Gerlach, Nevada
Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) William Ryan, West Des Moines
Sweepstakes: Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
SMALL ITEM COLLECTIONS
Indian Artifacts
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) William Ryan, West Des Moines
3) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
Head Vases
1) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
World War I Artifacts
1) Christopher Johnson, Des Moines
2) Scott Andreas, Ankeny
3) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
4) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
World War II Artifacts
1) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
2) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
3) William Ryan, West Des Moines
Bells
1) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
2) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
Spoons - Souvenir/Sterling
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) David Cronk, Perry
3) Ruth Mcdonald, State Center
4) Sharon Powell, Urbandale
Postcards
1) Jim Romer, Algona
2) Al Flowers, Toledo
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
Advertising Tins
1) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
2) Susan Glick, Indianola
3) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
4) Al Flowers, Toledo
Locks & Keys
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
2) Jim Romer, Algona
3) Roger Horton, Woodward
4) Christopher Johnson, Des Moines
Sweepstakes: Christopher Johnson, Des Moines
SPECIAL
Iowa Souvenir
1) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
2) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
3) Jean Roe, Windsor Heights
4) Roger Horton, Woodward
Iowa State Fair Souvenir
1) Roger Horton, Woodward
2) Pat Nizzi, Des Moines
3) Rebecca Knowler, Oskaloosa
4) Lou Greenman, St. Charles
Dolls - Bisque or China
1) Sara Hastings, Madrid
2) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
3) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
4) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
Cookie Jars
1) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Rosann Rogers, Slater
4) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Christmas Ornament
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Lonis McCollum, Des Moines
4) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines
Milk Bottle
1) Michele Battles, Pleasant Hill
2) Ginny Tygart, Iowa City
3) Al Flowers, Toledo
4) Jim Romer, Algona
Butter Cow Souvenir
1) Roger Horton, Woodward
2) Jim Romer, Algona
3) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
2) Gary Fischer, Altoona
3) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
4) Roger Horton, Woodward
Sweepstakes: Tom Brooks, Des Moines
TOYS
Wind-Up Tin Toy
1) Gary Fischer, Altoona
2) Dale Belieu, Sr., Des Moines
3) Angie Richard, Perry
4) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
Toy Car or Truck
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
3) William Ryan, West Des Moines
4) Sheryl Vust, Pleasant Hill
Cast Iron Toy
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Dale Belieu, Sr., Des Moines
3) Angie Richard, Perry
4) Phyllis Duncan, Des Moines
Set of Doll Dishes
1) David Cronk, Perry
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Lou Greenman, St. Charles
4) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
Teddy Bear
1) Pat Nizzi, Des Moines
2) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
Child's Household Item
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Phyllis Duncan, Des Moines
3) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
4) Al Flowers, Toledo
Cast Iron Bank
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
3) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
4) Nanette Hall, Des Moines
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Carol Tripp, Union
2) Frank Koss, Clive
3) Dale Belieu, Sr., Des Moines
4) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
Sweepstakes: Gary Fischer, Altoona
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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