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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1955

Page

19

Brisk Competition by Younger Exhibitors of Fair

The Louisa county fair at the Columbus Junction grounds features strong youth competition between Future Farmers of America and Four-H members. Divisions cover junior beef dairy swine sheep and demonstrations with FFA and 4-H superintendents named and a Monday deadline for entries. Judging runs Tuesday through Thursday with schedules by division and breed, while home economics showcases highlight foods and nutrition exhibits led by Mrs. Max Blankenhorn and staff.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Future Farmers of America Four-H Lee William Green Bob Barnes F. Max Schomberg Les Dairy Eiters L. E. Howell James K. Dunn John D. Morris Leonard Kerr Richardson Clarence Fred Stone Four- Barnes Voca Fred Stone L. F E. Howell Robert Richardson Les Robinson Helen Eversmeyer Keith Hiller Max Blankenhorn Martha Hiller

Contestants rehearse for Louisa County Fair TV talent show

Eighteen contestants from Letts Wapello Atalissa Bettendorf Iowa City Davenport Lone Tree Brighton West Chester Kalona West Liberty and Columbus Junction rehearse for Venita Rich TV talent contest at the Louisa county fair. The show features singing dancing pantomime piano guitar accordion flute and novelty acts. The winner earns travel to New York for national auditions with Miss Rich directing the event.

Columbus Junction Letts Wapello Atalissa Bettendorf Iowa City Davenport Lone Tree Brighton West Chester Kalona West Liberty Miss Rich New York City New York

Lee County Fair Canceled Over Polio Outbreak

Fair at Fort Madison Donnellson area canceled due to polio outbreak in Donnellson. Scheduled for August 16. organizers plan jalopy and big car races at the fairgrounds once the polio situation permits.

Lee County Fort Madison Donnellson

No Bear for Davys Sparks Bird Club Drive

Sarasota Bird Club warns that the Davy Crockett craze makes birds nervous and urges parents to educate children about gene flow while limiting shooting to targets to reduce wildlife disturbance.

Sarasota, Fla Sarasota Bird Club

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