Outstanding Program For 43rd Clay County Fair
Clay County Fair marks its 43rd year with a seven day calendar from September 14 to 20 featuring Castle’s 3 Ring Circus matinee and evening shows. Chuck Wagon Races, harness racing, and new safety measures fill the schedule alongside stock car and midget car races. National Speedways president Al Sweeney notes veteran drivers and newcomers returning, with changes to parking and facilities to improve patron access.
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Fair
Bill Woods
Casile
Sumilay
al Sweeney
National Speedways
Fairground
Woods
Clay County
Wood
Meadas
Castle
Clay Coty Fair
Spencer
Towa
Tama boy set to reel in big turtle catch
A 13 year old Tama youth, Mike Plownan, earned notice as a budding turtle fisherman after pulling a 28 pound turtle from shallow water by its tail. Days earlier he landed a catch about half that size.
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Turtle
Mike Plownan
Tama
Notice of Administrator Appointment for Ral Masters Estate
In Iowa Palo Alto County probate, Mildred Masters is appointed administrator of the Ral Masters estate. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication or be barred. The notice is dated July 3, 1964, with legal representation by Charles H. Barlow of Emmetsburg.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Palo Alto
Taw
Mildred Masters
Grachtinger
Town
Charles H. Barlow Atorney
Progress in Palo Alto County 4-H tops 350 members
The extension office reports 353 members in Palo Alto County 4-H this year, up 42 from last year, with baby beef projects growing from 326 to 365. Over the past three weeks, 4-H tours have educated members and offered project tips, ahead of the county fair August 10 to 12 where the community will see a slice of the program.
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Palo Alto
WHAT'S NEWS IN HOME ECONOMICS EXTENSION
Margaret Pratt reports area 44H workshops concluded with strong turnout aiding 4-H girls leaders and mothers. Information on judging foods baked canned etc is available on request. A judge training school for home economics graduates in Palo Alto and Clay counties will be held at Ruthven on July 13 afternoon to explain judging criteria for local achievement shows and fairs. County committee members will bring representative foods to be judged by Lois Robinson and Margaret Pratt. Local 4-H achievement shows will begin soon in Palo Alto.
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Palo Alto
Clay Counties
Ruthven School
Clay and
Lois Robinson
Clay Cehe
Local 4-H Rally Day Show Class Details
A 4-H club highlight notes that the most important event for a member is the local achievement show. All members gain exhibit experience and the thrill of displaying to peers, neighbors, and friends. Exhibits follow the Rally Day program with classes 16 through 35 for intermediate and senior girls.
War achievement show dates listed with many town names
The text lists dates and locations for an achievement show across multiple age groups and clubs. It names towns such as Walmit Vernon Highland Emmetsburg Free dom Curlew Fern Valley Rush Lake Ellington West Bend Mametsburg and Silver Lake with specific afternoons or evenings in July and August. Fairfield date remains not yet set.
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Deckle
Lost
Walmit
Aly
Vernon
Highland
Emmetsburg
Happy Helpers
Freedom
Curlew
Apne
Fern Valley
Rush Lake
Ellington
West Bend
Mametsburg Lassies
Modern Missies
Junior Clippers
Silver Lake
Fairfield
Quadruplet calves born on Everett farm draw market interest
Calves born around April 1 1962 at the Everett farm near New Sharon include two heifers and two steers. The rare quadruplets were recently sent to market, highlighting a notable birth on the New Sharon farm.
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Everett
New Sharon
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