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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1958
Page
2
Entries must be from Appanoose or adjoining counties and have not won a premium previously. Exhibitors pay $1 by opening day Sept 11. Judges’ decision final. Premiums unclaimed by Oct 5 become void.
Parade for all children up to 16 outlined entry rules at the municipal desk from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday with line up at 1:00 p.m. on the street by the Methodist church. Cash prizes listed for multiple categories including characters, pets, bicycles, and other entries. every entrant receiving a prize if registered by check.
John Wilson chairs the Progress themed big parade inviting entries by noon at the secretary’s desk. Saturday Sept 15 deadlines apply with prize money for churches, schools, and other organizations including top awards of 15.00, 10.00, and 5.00 in each category.
The exhibit lists plates and entries for sweet potatoes Irish potatoes white potatoes watermelons muskmelons squash cabbages onions parsnips gourds peppers tomatoes carrots pumpkins beets cucumbers and related items. Awards include best largest and combined display with monetary prizes totaling several dollars.
Fruit exhibit assisted by the FFA showcases multiple apple varieties including Famous Wealthy Maiden Blush Wolf River and Delicious Rome. A plate lists many cultivars with some garbled names. a separate display features four pears four peaches and a basket of grapes priced at $1.50.
Maurice Walter and Billy Wilson manage the county poultry show with pens of three birds including two pullets and a rooster for breeds, three pullets for crosses. Prize money offered only in case of single entry, association not responsible for fire or theft. a wide range of farm products and crafts listed as prizes.
A catalog of children's apparel items including handmade snowsuits, knitted sweaters, infant dresses, rompers, gowns, preschool coats and hats, wash dresses for 5 12 year olds, and teen age girl wear. Items are listed with various age ranges and prices reflecting a vintage shop offering a range of garments.
Horticulture department displays a long list of flowers and stems including asters calendula cosmos dahlias daisies gladioli marigolds nasturtiums pansies petunias phlox roses scabiosa snapdragons zinnia and mixed foliage. Numerous entries specify single and double stems with counts and some suppliers or exhibitors are noted.
Premiums of 500 and 250 offered in each class for dining table, buffet or mantle, coffee table, fruit and/or table arrangement, foliage or flower arrangements, and green arrangements with fruits or vegetables. Includes children divisions with prizes for under 12 and 12 to 18, and an arrangement for teachers desk.
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