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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1948

Page

4

All-Iowa Fair Moves Headquarters to Hawkeye Downs

The All-Iowa fair shifts operations from the Chamber of Commerce to Hawkeye Downs on Monday as preparations for the Aug 15 through 21 event proceed. The article notes new buildings, exhibits, and departments, including the 4-H Youth Center and a pig congress, plus expanded educational and competitive displays and a dense entertainment lineup.

All-town Hawkeye Downs Chamber of Commerce Andy Hanson Lincoln Highway J Street All-Iowa

Roy Gaddis to Enter Ten Horses at All-Iowa Fair

Cedar Rapids horseman Roy Gaddis and his son Butch will enter ten horses at the All-Iowa horse show on August 20 and September with entries including the silver saddled Palominos Chief and Trigger. Chief is a parade class favorite and Trigger will compete in children s pony classes while Royal Motion the harness gelding will join other harness horses for top prizes. Premium lists and entry blanks are available from Superintendent George W Griffith, Box 208, Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Boys Drum and Bugle Corps Ym.c.a George Waltz Happy Harrison's George Bob Nissen Cedar Rapids Roy Gaddis George W Griffith Gaddis Butch Royal Motion Keokuk Iowa Saddle Horse Association Iowa Griffith

Florida 4-H Boys Aid German Children

Florida 4-H club members aim to raise in their own community a $200 goal to buy playground equipment for German children. The 254 member group says the effort reflects a belief that democracy should help all children despite wartime tensions and prejudices.

Florida 4-H Club Boys Aid Gainesville Fla Germany America

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