World's Greatest County Fair in Iowa History
A compact history of Iowa county fairs from 1864 to postwar years, tracing the rise of the Clay County Fair at Spencer as the state’s premier exhibit. It covers early fairs, state aid, grasshopper setbacks, the modern era starting 1918, wartime publicity, and peak attendance in 1947 with over 205,000 visitors.
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United States
Iowa
Fairfield
Legis County
Fifty-third General Assembly
Clay County
Spencer
Sioux Rapids
Peterson
Emmetsburg
T. Fred Henry
Middle West
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Atest
Karl King
Marion County Board Proceedings February 20 1950
Marion County Board met in regular session with all members present. The board moved to approve special warranty deeds to Lester Gaemant, M M Harkin, Virgil L B Miller, and others for parcels in Town, plus appointment of A C Kuyper as Justice of the Peace for Lake Truirie. A lengthy list of claims was filed and approved, and a Farm-to-Market program resolution was discussed. The session closed with adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Board
Fisher
Maddy
Lester Gaemant
Section
Township 14
Stange
Fisner
M.M. Harkin
Fortune
M Haten
Virgil
Miller
C'Oslins
Maddy Hag
A. C. Kuyper
Lake Truirie
Jacob Vander
Sher
Bond
James D. Bowers
Indiana’ Township
Certified Electric Corp
Grew
Rexall Drug
Ray Dyer
Tre
Meet
Russell
Dyer
Harold Clements
Et al
H. J. Bridgeman
Raymond Mick
Knowville Journal
Hardin
William W. Hardin
Gerald” Arment
Fuel Oe
P. Ell
Bellamy Tel Gostel i
A. Bolee
Kinwas Polk Co
Ios
D. S. Burbank
Byram Nursing Sme
Nizabeth’ Chambers
Sam Cohen Grocery
Collins Motor Col. Rep
Community Hospital
Hosp
Crow's
Rexail Dale
Goodyear
Ideal Pharmacy
Marion Kain
Koch
Iva McClain
McKay'n Market
Macs Trading
Mater
M Wake
A. Mater
Guy Montgomery
Dental
Penney Co
People's Store
Pleasantville Hospital
Howard Reiehard
F. M. Roberts
Aaron’ Roinek
Fuel
Strashurver
Vansembrock Coin Co
Wilkox Nurning Ham
Guy St. Wyant
Fonderes Tloc Mar. Co
Credit’ Bureau
AL D.C
Enats
Tiros
Bud Vee
Boylan
Service
Solins Motor Co
Fee Mere
Cushman-Wilson Ol Co
Ind
de Nicola Conl Co
Des Moines
Rim
Kersbergen & Con
Clyde Kirkwood
Kisn Tire
Iattery
Knoxville
Bros
Rep
Vella
D& Mtg
Kaney Motor Machine
School Furnace Co
Essess
Schievont Mody
Ss.s
Schuring
Sieg Metz Co
Con Coal
Mith Hardware
Ocony Vacuum Oil Co
Ned Hearing Co
Standard OW
Stenber Van's Motor Service
Vander
David N. Galvin
Marion County
Iowa
State Highway Commission
R. M. Hart
Board of Supervisors
Ruth Zugg Adams
Ruth
Marion County Board of Super
Yisore
Clarence J. Moll
Wendell D. Robinson
Sam Amos
Tose Seesess
Robert Houser
Junior L. Klein
Vernon G. Klein
Pete Miedema
Ntanztoo Et
Zoluar
Ney Willemsen
Harry Vanier Heiden
Dale Bumuardner
John Cornelius de Hamer
Seeeee Bric Abe de Kock
Herrie “de Vries
Maynard de Vrien
Vernon de Vries
Groenendy
Melvin Hartge
Bayeull
Rimer
Toney
Kel Sexo
Ohn
Nike
Haveoll Fayrol Nde Molo
Jaye
Palmantat
V. Shook
A A. Sheed
Aturehort
Junic “Ferguson
Clifford Hoch
Willard Hoch
Corwin Faust
Raymond Nacushen
Albert Mart
French Mathhes
Raymond J. Mathes
Wilbur Mathes
Joe Metz
Jon Veban
John Veban
Roy G. Downs
Baloo
Robert” Mackmany
Reg
Mil
Clare "Hendrickson
Farm Co
Farm
West End Grocers
Kline
Knoxville Express
Knoxville Iter
Langan
Leora Tt
Lister
Wrk
Marshall, Office Supply Co
Wai i
Mate Varrate
Jana
F. Metcalf
Jennie Pine
Wek
Lie Tevns
Sal
James Sadler
Ir Piby
Im van Hemerty
Iim van Hemert
Lax
Steee Coal Co
Weateen Union Tel Co
Ins
Cael Reva
Loren Jarman
Pies
An W. Miller
Mt Taoun
Cooper Nursing Home
Fowler
Med
Khoxside
Express
Sun
N. Garage
Fe Credit
Tureau
Madetines
Ralston Ek Six
Coell M. Darrah
Kneh Bron
Cup
Essences Koch Tras
Ai Ines Wim
W. Tiardin
Enen Austin Core
Vanceuncrark Coal Co
J. 'M Grimes
Verle Ver
John Huckett
John H. Hooyenakker
Clarence van Niewaal
Dale Bevans
Ella
Will Harrington
Hs’ Fisher
Currie
EB. Reichard
Patie
OND
COPE
Ello Ca
Tub
Nichols
Roy W
Teienhone “Co
Tel
Nervy
Cummings Hook
Hiatt Studio
Margaret Tuyes
Trens
Marshall Office
Seal Beko
Pintleamy
Nennett
Grocer
Mie G. Market
Jose Es
Mospital
Ity Tospitad
Bohrer
A&b
Jack Sprat
Tovilla ‘Cont Co
McCialn
Jim May Grocers
Foot
Melchor Goal Co
Avon
Howard Naove
Anon
Oskaloosa Supply
Overton Funeral
AMM
C Pennes Co
Etoi Hin Arias Poppie’s
Ante Pleasantville Hospital
Lawrence Vander Molen
Tom Colbert
Y . Downs
Nob Galvin
Harold Glasgow
W. C. Harkin
Loren’ A
Joe
Mets
Frank Nelson
Paimauist
AL VL Shook
Donald E. A. Speed
Noah Borchert
Paul Hote
Jerome
J c
Rt Payrol BO
Conrail
Frank Fur
Kni
Raymond Maeaches
Mai
Arend Athes
Rayme Mathes
Wehard
Hankin
Hanne
Marve
Hirne Ogewood
Pas
Ele Kline
Koopman
Tayroll
Hort
Marshall
N Qenek
Payral
Giles Worrall Thyrotl
Garnier
Fioyd Allen
Wrence
Nrensa
Richard ‘Carlson
Cavroll
William Coe
Palla
Mobert
Elsie’ Wari
Harold Clemen
Laren Jarmantein
Mick
Sanatarium
Enre
Ne Scatt Hanes
Agan
Laseanar
Tari Taanennor
Commines
Aun
Mec
Menre Nator
Amy Trevis
Inzian Roure Hunter Ua
Norris Kenney
Neanor
McDonnta
Mach’ Co
Victor Mety
Nasein Angina
Dames
Tares Nanencor Cy
Owe Aeetor
Cecil ‘Trink
Cowman
Nasernor
F.C. Dailey
Theodore B. Robertson
Cummings Mook
Tenth Day of April 1950 County Board Minutes
The county board minutes excerpt records April 3 1950 proceedings with motions approving minutes and authorizing payments. It lists warrants to Me Brady Hornami and numerous farm vendors, clerks, and payrolls, including Jim Klyn of Pella and E Coulter transfers. Names include Fisher Maddy Ivins and various trustees, with adjournment noted after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Reguae
Fisher
Naidy
Iat
Ivins
Fiaher
Maddy
E. S. Coulter
Corlett N
Melcher
Me Brady
Edi Hornani
Myrtle Howard
Fark Tarn
Heebout & Line
Crewry
Knoxville Motors Co
Polley Record From Hawkeye Casualty Company
A ledger note dated May refers to polley number S107IR. The entry lists names Ruth Zuge Adams and RM Tart with no further business noted.
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Polley
Hawkeye Casualty Cou
Ayer
RM. Tart
Ruth Zuge Adams
Aged Ref Church Missionary Died at Summit New Jersey
N Dury of Summit died in New Jersey at age about. Daughter of Mrs. William R Duryee she was longtime member of the Reformed Church in America board. She aided Amoy China orphanage Pity the Little Children and helped found a school for older women. Rev De Tar and Rev Shafer plan inspection trips to Africa Arabia and India for the church mission.
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Summit, New Jersey
Summit
New Jersey
N. Dury
China
William R. Duryee
Dr Duryee
Amoy
Miss Duryee
Frances PL Otte
Holland
Michigan
de. Tar
Ean
Reformed Church In
America
Mica
South Sudan
Yd. Shafer
Ord
Kev
Shafer
Barterd Luben
Mic 1
Armed Church Reign Board
Africa
Mr. No
Arabia
India
Reformed — Church
Hogs Need Shade From Summer Heat With Simple Shelters
Agricultural engineer C H Van Vlack of Town State College advises movable temporary hog shade to stay comfortable and grow during heat. Build open frame from posts and poles, cover with brush or straw, add woven wire if straw used, weather wind and rain. Shelter sized for 8 to 10 hogs, 3 to 4 feet high, open on sides to allow breeze and minimize disease risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. van Vlack
Town State College
van Vinck
Viack
Vlnck
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Pollock
the Palimpsest
Roy N. Carpenter
John Carroll
Richard V. Dunkin
Alfred Green
J. G. Guilion
Ganna
Harvey
Bruce Hegwood
Merle Kline
Neal Koopmat
Robert W. Marshal
D. N. Robuck
Glen
Worrall
Donald F. Woody
Ashley Gardner
Freya” Allen
Robert Paul Courtney
Donald Crandall
Darwin da
Loren’ ‘Davin
Verne
Davin
Jerry Tice
Melvin “Giles
Ur Marshall
Ted Wallace
Payea
Donald
R. M. Mart Rman
Ruth Zuge Adama
Proceedings OF County Board
Merheard
Maddy Ted
Ruth Zame Adams
Ralph Taft
Ruth ‘Uge Adams, Nor
Main
Ralph Stein
FM. Roberts
Swan Grocers Heifeway Sui Vancenbroek Co Veer
Vliet
Zamberlein
Mridgeman
OMVI
AL Bruce
Justice
AL Truce
Chambers
Bruce
Ren Jamin
Constable
A. Hruce
Allen W. Miller
Constai CR
Beuei van
A.ruce
Im “van Hemert
A.M. Care
Russell Dyer
Care
Mi Biens
Ancil W. Miers
John J. Fisher
Sup
M. Hurt
Hid
Hoy Steele
Merle Muddy
Aeres-Islackmar Go
Saled Agches
Calling Motor Co
Dale Cratty
Jeussel
Fidinr'“& Chambers Cou
Ice
Tabor
tHtases
Wike
Deens
Power and’ Light Co
Jarman
Tall
Fispeg
Jenkins-Fergemann’ Co
Lester Konrad
Leora J. Lister
Marital
Treas
K. Metcalf
Wm. Nichols
Hee
Glen Nolte
Aloo
NurTone Products Co
Lise
Koells
Chronicl
Edear J. Smith
Lrvetoc
Lawrence South
Turnkey
Taber Lumber Co
Jim van Hemert
Tim van Memert
Dri
Res Athe
Emert
Iti
Donaia Tail
Clarence Moll
Wendell B. “Navinsan
Ams
Dunier I. Klein
Tayrell
Ivan Mathes
Murray Stinehner
Wm. C. Sturema
Wiehard Vriezelaar
Henry Willemsen
Harry Vander Heiden
Pen Groenenijk
Orba W. Clayhorn
Cornelina de Tamer
Abe de Koch
Bernie de Vries
Maynard de Vries
Vernon de “Vries
Eldert
A. Groeneniyk
Melvin
Elm
Ruth Zuse Adams
Travelers Safely Service
Pella
Speed Queen
Mart Hoeksema
DDT
Bakker
Rus
Jacquard Designs
Town & Country Shop
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