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Boys and Girls Exhibit Shines at Fountain County Fair
The 1920 Fountain County Boys and Girls Club exhibit at Covington fair drew large crowds and strong support from the County Fair Association, Farmers' Federation, and local groups. Swift and Armour purchased livestock at premium prices, with champions and prize-winning entries across hogs cattle poultry sewing and canning. County agents and club leaders credited with the success, while education and community effort praised by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Boys’ and Girls’ Club
Covington Fair
County Fair Association
Farmers’ Federation
T. H. McGeorge
Shorthern Association
Swift and Armour
Swift
Minas
Armour & Company
Francis Ray
Clem
International
Encil Marlatt
W. B. Kreuck
Miss King
F. M. Shanklin
Homer McDonald
Ercie Duncan
Davis Township
Lena Lowe
Jackson Township
Constance Glover
van Buren
Virginia Sowers
Kingman
Lois Stewart
Ruby Martin
Troy
Penter
van Buren Township
Farmers State Bank of
Veedersboro
McKinzie
Hesler
BE. McKinzie County
Hesier
Jackson
Glen Shular
Cain—Foster D. Poe