All-Iowa Fair Chronicle From Early Years to The Downs
The article traces the 1935 first All-Iowa Jersey Parish show at Frontier Park later Hawkeye Downs, describing livestock focus, entertainment, and crowd sizes. It notes growth through the 1937 vaudeville and horse racing era, 1938 auto racing, and a 1953 peak attendance of 175,454 with extensive racing, rodeos, choruses, and midway rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Jo
Allen
Cedar Rapids
Paramount Theater
Iowa
Springville
R. T. Schwab
Waterloo
Istreet SW
Walker
Frontier Park
Hawkeye Downs
Fred B. Astroth
Jersey Parish
Joe Weber
Gus Schrader
Gazette
Carl Kane
Medical Memos Be Sure You Are Able To Follow Doctor's Orders
Dr H L Herschensohn stresses that patients should clarify prescription instructions with their doctor. If schedules clash with meals or sleep, ask for fitting directions or exact timing and dosages to maximize benefit. Do not alter intake without guidance.
Grand Opening Not So Grand For High Tide Boutique
Steven Rymal of High Tide boutique in Ferndale faced a run of disasters after a grand opening. A $40,000 fire destroyed his shop and two adjacent stores the same weekend as his opening. Earlier, a basement flood and a theft followed, leaving his wife Virginia saying the ordeal took the life out of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndale, Mich
Steven Rymal
Rymal
Virginia
pie judge entries fill contest to 231 in Coatesville
Dieter Puska an Indianapolis chef judged a pie baking contest drawing 231 entries and a $100 prize. After two hours he named Judy Harris of Indianapolis as the champion pie maker. He sampled lemon meringues coconut custards lime chiffons strawberry creams and many fruit pies before announcing the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville, Ind
Dieter Puska
Indianapolis
Puska
Austria
Judy Harris
Shah of Iran to visit Nixon after July 15 sources say
Diplomatic sources report the shah of Iran will visit President Nixon sometime after July 15. The trip signals continued talks on bilateral relations and regional issues amid ongoing diplomacy between Tehran and Washington.
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Washington
Iran
Nixon
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Indeo
Hell
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Downs
Europe
al Kunz
Century 21 Shows
U. S
Fairgrounds
Dr. H.L. Herschensohn
Shah
Bai Schetb
General Electric
Valui Pia
Ea Cars
Davenport
2Nd Ave. S
West River DR
Des Moines
Locust ST
Sears
Comeactor
Sears, Kolbuck and CO
Lindale Plaza
Lowa
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