All-Iowa Fair Pony Show and Pigeon Show Winners
Lorri Matthiessen of Wadena won first in musical chairs barrel race English pleasure pole bending and key hole race at Hawkeye Downs. Sherry Sunden of Fort Madison earned showmanship halter western pleasure and horsemanship equitation. Sharon Wooten of Blairstown took first in the three year old and over class. A three and a half pound white King pigeon was named best in show and champion King pigeon. Other pigeon winners included David Fisher Cedar Rapids Giant Homer Jane Oberlieu Tripoli show type Racing Pigeon best junior bird Lahore Duke Martin Dubuque Racing Homer Indian Fan Tail and Frill Backs Rick Clemens Dubuque Monk Elmer Kasey Cedar Rapids Roller.
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Hawkeye Downs
Lorri Matthiessen
Wadena
Sherry Sunden
Fort Madison
Halter
Sharon Wooten
Blairstown
David Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Homer
Jane Oberlieu
Tripoli
Lahore
Duke Martin
Dubuque
Rick Clemens
Monk
Elmer Kasey
Rose winners blue ribbons at All Iowa Fair Flower Show
Rose awards went to Mrs. Charles Rohlena at 2007 Victoria Drive SW for nine blue ribbons in roses and perennials and three in design plus the Tri Color Award. Mrs. Herb Richardson earned a creativity award and two design ribbons. other rose and perennial winners included Mrs. Peterson, Mary Ann Steinbrech, Jeanette Goforth and Mrs. Steven Kennymore. Design winners included Suzie Gaumon, Grace Williamson, Mrs. Emil Lamparek and Rose Williamson. Mary Alice Williamson won two design ribbons for under 12. Cindy Gaumon won four ribbons for ages 12 to 16 and Rose Williamson won one.
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Charles Rohlena
Victoria Drive
Herb Richardson
Ely
Clarence Peterson
C Ave
Mary Ann Steinbrech
Solon
Jeanette Goforth
Jacelyn Drive
Steven Kennymore
Luzerne
Suzie Gaumon
Five
Grace Williamson
Coggon
Emil Lamparek
Cedar Rapids
Mary Alice Williamson
Cindy Gaumon
Rose Williamson
Chase Carpenter Gove Dies at 95 Former Postal Official
DEALE Md AP Chase Carpenter Gove a U.S. Mail Service official and former postmaster of railway and ocean mail died Saturday at age 95. He was taught to shoot by Calamity Jane and counted Buffalo Bill among his friends.
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Deale
Chase Carpenter
Gove
Calamity Jane
Buffalo Bill
U.S. Mail Service
Newsman Jerry Sullivan Dies in Kansas City
Jerry Sullivan, AP newsman in the Kansas City bureau for more than 30 years, died early Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 59.
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Kansas City, Mo
Jerry Sullivan
Associated Press
Kansas City
St. Joseph's Hospital
Judge seeks smaller cattle at All-Iowa Fair
Judge Joe Lewis of Larned Kansas argues packers prefer lighter finish weights and outlines why champions were chosen. The report covers Angus Hereford and Shorthorn shows with winners including Dyer Herefords and Layne Thorton among top breeders in the largest Angus show at the All-Iowa Fair. 30 YEARS AGO The U.S. demanded that the Russians lift the blockade of Berlin immediately.
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Joe Lewis
Larned
Kan
Lewis
Dyer Herefords
Ralph Dyer
Tim
Pleasantville
Layne Thorton
Bedford
Dale
Robert Schlutz
Columbus Junction
Kent Carruthers
McKee
Indianola
David Castle
Oskaloosa
Richard Harrs
Alden
U.S
Berlin
Fertilizer shipments rise as farmers buy more nutrients
The Fertilizer Institute reports a 12 percent May rise in shipments from plants to major agricultural regions, while the USDA notes a decline in overall use. The group says after favorable planting weather farmers purchased and used needed plant nutrients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fertilizer Institute
U.S Department of Agriculture
Classified Ad Section Draws Wide Reader Attention
The small advertisements in the Classifieds section attract broad readership, with many residents scanning listings for jobs, goods, services, and notices. Vendors and residents rely on these brief notices for local commerce and opportunities.
Soybean Exports To Latin America Seen Rising
A Foreign Agricultural Service report says Latin America’s population growth and protein deficits boost meat demand and U S soybean exports could rise 50 percent in five years. Brazil Argentina and Paraguay are top exporters though U S delivery within the region remains competitive. On this date in 1890 Wyoming joined the Union as the 44th state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Latin America
The
Foreign Agricultural Service
Agriculture Department
Foreign Agriculture
Don H. Bushman
American Soybean Association
Mexico City
Brazil
Argentina
Paraguay
Bushman
United States
Wyoming
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Chris Graham
Milo
Tim Dyer
Dyers
WA Fair
Dief
Canada
Arctic Islands
Province
Alberta
India
Loren Jackson
Mechanicsville
Brian Jackson
H.B. Hitchcock
Muscatine
Angus
Bonnie Sorden Nedros
Webster
Milo Wolrab
Wayside Farms
Mount Vernon
Scott Eichhorn
Tipton
Larry Griggs
Forty Angus
Cathy Domer
Center Junction
Da-Es-Ro
Gene Knop
Knop Angus Farm
Ida Grove
Thorton
Warren
Bowstead
Lonny Flack
Nevada
Berg Shorthorn
Osage
B Bar B Cattle Company
Lanark
Tacoma Cattle Company
Columbia, Mo
Classified
Equal Housing Lender
Bohemian
Lakewood
Wilson Ave
Bowling Street
ACE
Bankamericard
Shell House & Garden
Peerless
Amana
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