Great Jones County Fair Celebrates Century of Progress
The 1953 centennial fair marks a century of growth with extensive grounds improvements, new amphitheatre seating, and upgraded facilities. Winners at the 1952 show include a $3,450 fat steer prize, J F Mommsen and Sons Aberdeen Angus besting 77 entries, and notable rodeo and stage attractions headlined by Joe Howard.
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J. F. Mommsen and Sons of
Miles
Aberdeen Angus
Barrow
Ed Helgens
Ralph Keppy
Eldridge
Berkshire
Bob and
Roy
Joe Howard
CBS
Iowa
Tri-County
A. M. Maurice
Monticeo
Ida Iverson
Floral Hall
Mike Hogan
Ava Main
Peavine
Jimmy Bumpus
Jackie Davis
Jones County
Jones County Fair Board
Russell Woman Marks 100th Birthday With Open House
Miss Clara Whitten observed her centennial birthday with an open house at Russell. Born near Toledo Ohio she came to Iowa at six months old in a covered wagon and has resided in the Russell community ever since.
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Russell
Clara Whitten
Toledo
Ohio
Iowa
Iowa State Fair Stock Show Forecast Set for Record
Iowa State Fair officials forecast a record stock show from August 27 to September 5 in Des Moines with over 8 000 animals. Premiums total more than 127 000 across open class and 4 H F FA divisions, plus national breed shows and Shetland Pony Congress. Judging opens August 29 and runs to September 1 for open classes, with 4 H and F FA judging on September 2 3.
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Iowa State
Iowa
Were You Captured May Be Eligible For Special Funds
The Foreign Claims Settlement commission announces a deadline of midnight August 31 1955 for filing applications for wartime compensation for citizens who lost bank accounts or credits in the Philippines or were captured by enemies while serving with allied forces during World War II. A postmarked letter declaring intent to file on or before that date suffices. Send communications to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission Washington 25 DC.
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Philippines
Washington
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
D.C
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Jones County Fair
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Monticello
Wavelock
Gordon Eberhart
Noble
Candy Bill
Sunset Amusement Co
K. H. Garmen
Garmen
Sunset Company
Jack Lindsey
Lindsey Sr
Lindsey
Colo Ana
Eclipse Lbr. CO
Kennedy Lbr. CO
Center Junction
State Farm
State Farm Auto Insurance
Bud Rittmanic
Anamosa Phone
Iowa State Fair
Louie Freese
Claude Appleby
Dubuque
DuBuque Packing Co
Dubuque, Iowa
Harry Lyon
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