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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sarasota, Fla
Sarasota
Bird Club
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Leo Hoegh
Davys
Louisa County Farm Bureau
Rich Brand Meats
C. E. Richard and Sons
Fredonia
From Economy Food Market
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McKee Feed & Grain CO
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