Auto Races At State Fair To Be Thrillers
One of the largest auto race meets of the year headlines the 1947 State Fair program. More than fifty drivers led by Jimmy Wilburn enter three days of national circuit classics August 22, 24, and 29. Top rivals include Ben Music of Dallas Apolis, Harry West of Joplin, and Hershel Hurdenan of Shreveport as racers debut souped up cars on the fast half mile track with hopes for national titles and cash prizes.
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America
L. 2. Cunningham
Jimmy Wilburn
Cunningham
Designe
Superpower
Wilburn
Iowa State Mail
Ben Music
Dallas
Bes Apolis
Harry West
Joplin
Missouri
Hershel Hurdenan
Shreveport
Edwin Howe Killed Moving High Voltage Wire
Edwin Howe 47 of Mimmetsborg was electrocuted on a Cylinder pole while moving uninsulated 6000 volt wires. Gerald Foy led the crew and performed artificial respiration as Howe died on the scene after attempts to save him. Survivors include his wife, son, mother and siblings. the accident prompted warnings about moisture and electrical safety.
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Eolmersbore Democrat
Hibwith Red Howe
Snetsburg
Lowa Public Service Co
Mowe
Mimmetsborg
Iowa
Howe
Foy
Cylinder
Highway 16
Jerry
Girres
Cally
Harmersburg
H. J. Brereton
de. P.O. Nelson
Foy Am Bulance
Jone
Pay
Fay
Stevenson
Rockwell City
Orient, Inc
Conway
Iowa Public Services
Humboldt
Dennis
Fites Mundell
LeRoy, Jr
John Airy
Des Moines
James Sellers
Chico
Calif
Barringer Reports U S Savings Bonds Figures for County
Barringer, county chairman of the savings bonds division, reports Iowa county sales for the first half of 1947 reached 45.39 percent of the annual quota, with statewide Iowa sales totaling 20,252,840 and county gains aided by June figures. He urged all with income to invest, noting the benefit of high interest and aiding national debt financing as production normalizes.
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United States Savings
Palo Alto
Fulsso
H.W Barringer
Savings Bonds
Treasury Department
Iowa
Thareinger
United States
Final Coat Determines Radiator Heat Output
Guidance on radiator painting states the last coat should be non metallic to maximize heat output. A metallic final coat reduces heat, while the first coat may be metallic if the final layer is non metallic.
Strenuous season reshapes society hud like last rose
The line suggests a weary season shaping the society hud, leaving a dwindling impression akin to summer’s final bloom. It evokes fatigue and decline in social structures, portraying a fading prominence as the period wanes.
Production at all time peak strains dealer allocations
Production at an all time high still fails to meet today’s demand as dealers receive limited shares. Resales at inflated prices provoke public criticism and resentment, threatening goodwill between customers, dealers, and the company.
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United States
Louisville
Evansville
Melrose Park
Memphis
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C. & N. Oil Co
Graettinger
America’s Air Power
AIR Force
Air Reserve
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AAF
Army
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County Court House
Spencer, Lewa
Edwin Howe
Mmmetsburg
State OF Iowa
Said County
William A. Fife
Carl Helgeson
Aurlitors
Martin Thompson
19Th General Assembly
Palo Alto County
Court House
Emmetsborg
Iowa State Tue Commission
Emmetsburg
Towa State Tax Commission
Tes Moines Bldg
Towa
George E. Grif
Seldamn
Barringer
U. S
Rock Island
North America
AL Halleck Division
Hetherville
Rock Island Lines
Ha Rocket Freights
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International Harvester
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