Iowa State Fair History and Heritage Timeline
A condensed retrospective traces the Iowa State Fair from its Fairfield origins to its Des Moines home, noting early emphasizes on agriculture, horse racing, and public addresses, then detailing annual innovations like Heritage Fairs starting in 1965 and the 1970s Discover Iowa theme, with dates August 18 27 and plans for Canada in the current year. The piece highlights the fair’s central location, enduring agricultural exhibits, and growth into a major national event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Association
Henry
Lee
van Buren
Wapello
Jefferson
Muscatine
Scott
State Agricultural Society
New Society
Jude Thomas W. Clagett
Iowa
Fairfield
Oskatoosa
Iowa City
Dubuque
Burlington
Clinton
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Lowa
Mexico
Canada
Mills County Treasurer Mrs Filomena Robinson Serves Long Term
Mrs Filomena M Robinson is Mills County treasurer for twenty two years and wife of a Glenwood jeweler. The office handles auto licenses taxes and records for water vehicles, uses tax funds for road and school needs, collects real estate taxes and delinquent taxes, and conducts the annual December tax sale. The position is elected, four year term with a $7800 yearly salary, up for election in 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filomena M. Robinson
Mills County
Glenwood Jeweler
Wator
Auto License Department
County Board of Supervisors
Election Returns and Local Primary Results Highlight Nebraska News
The report lists numerous Nebraska and Iowa families and towns connected to election coverage. It notes GOP and Democratic primary results with county officials Lorraine Strand and Glenn Johnson re-nominated, plus state senate and congress races, including Cal Hultman and Jamie Lee Funniehsen. Early returns show totals for Bills County voters and Democratic participation, with complete reports to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bills
O&t
Farmhouse Break-In Reported Near Pacific Junction
Sheriff records say John Wright's farm house south of Pacific Junction was entered on Saturday night and a 21 inch console color television was stolen. Entry appeared to be gained by unknown means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
Pacific Junction
Charges Filed in Louisiana Resident Saturday
A garbled transcript notes charges filed against a resident on a Saturday. The text is largely unreadable, but indicates legal action and a local setting with mentions of places and names, though specifics are unclear.
Tabor To Host Spook-a-rama Carnival for Muscular Dystrophy
Spookarama Carnival for Muscular Dystrophy will be held August 8th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tabor City Park. The public is invited to attend as several games drawings and refreshments are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Chain collision injures Jolene Young on Sharp Street
Three westbound vehicles on Sharp Street were involved in a chain collision Wednesday night. Jolene Young, 19, Route 2 Glenwood, suffered neck injuries after her car was rear ended by Kathy Mayberry, 80, W Nuckolls, pushing Young into Martin Millsap’s Route 3 Glenwood pickup. Damages totaled 450 to Young’s car, 350 to Mayberry’s vehicle, Millsap’s pickup undamaged. Mayberry charged with following too closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp Street
Jolene Young
Route 2
Glenwood
Kathy Mayberry
W. Nuckolls
Young
Martin Millsap
Route 3
Mayberry
Millsap
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fai
Uishouvs
MaStui
Egal
NGO
Gma
Tabata
Jabal
Wendy
Pau Deregedetes
Wits Altiee
Tunis
Myre
Weells
Jvin
Dete Hunter Eean
Watt
Dale Srl
Shaw
Deardwien
rPelvens
Joie Ns
Cain Tuna Meyi Wes
Voiulbek
Wey
Naga Ned
Carey Anata
Mdina
Mapur
Uae
Seattle
Ahly
Bataby
Bob Snyder
Nebraska City
KR. O. Roberts
Rose Saitta
Hugh Gibson
Tim Snyder
Ommsba
Pete Larsen
Larry
Ron Larsen
Co. Bluffs
Harold Omer
Andelyh
Vernon Foulkes
Jin Foulkes
Haimburg
Alice Omer
John Onane Ata
Vea Kearns
Bul Kearns
Cheryi
J. M. Bateman
Norman Penney
Wre
Bryne Prattier
Milton
Nerina Olsen
Newport
Nebtol Chiusen
Sioux City
M Midgeriin
San Diego
Paul Mis Gunut Pradl
Deere Lummons
Bill Gannon
William Seherle
Henderson
Washington
Lorraine Strand
Elia Mae Detlet
Glenn Johnson
Straml
Johnson
Cal Hultmai
Red Oak
Burl Bass
Malvern
Jaamie Lee Funniehsen
Conecil Bludts
Anuthec
Huil Wass Nut
Iouse
Bil Euchueche
Ip Is Bid For the Vergue's Nomination, As Ict Ned of
Varcoll
Bermi
Neu Wi Ie
Merle Brown
Fle
Saeed Ny Uoltyr
Walia
Hume Pias
Tribune
W.ron Barnes
Dave Snow
Corwan Akers
Rick Barnes
Glenwood Publishing Corporation
First Street
Mills
Fremont County
Iowa Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Wright
Jenetta Parker
Pee Wee
Glenwood Pee Wee
Earling
de Flanna
Opinion-Tribune
Teperwood
Willia
Harbor
Hemturim
Sills
ARTHUR A. NEU R_ ag Garvail
Carrell County
William
Gannon
Mingo
Dagar
United States Senatos
Jack Miller
Lions City
Woodbury County
Ray Scorr
Centar Falls
Bima High County
Clark
Marion
Linn County
United States
PTH
William J. Scherler
Hemierson
Tom Harum
Cumming
Warran County
Miom
Porraon Es Mobile Maid
Asrs “An
Sone Me
Boyer Hardware
Symi
Lud Vdeuwoud, K
Rex Theatre
Rod Steiger
James Coburn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!