Bloomington woman jailed over Independence Declaration distribution
A Bloomington Illinois woman was arrested on criminal trespass charges after handing out copies of the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July. The incident drew attention to local civic groups and prompted questions about public order and political expression. The piece also highlights ISU Extension Service experts including Bernadine Van de Kamp and Mary Jo Williams offering home and family guidance through hotlines and columns in the Backfence.
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Bloomington
Illinois
ISU Extension Service
Bernadine van de Kamp
Knoxville
Bernadine
Mary Jo Williams
Newton
Extension Service
Uncle Harry
Iowa State University Extension Service
ISU
Mary Jo
ISA
Williams
Missouri
University of Missouri At Columbia
Fun Show At Tulip City Saddle Club
The Tulip City Saddle Club hosted a fun show on July 1 with another event slated for July 15 at 7 30 p m. Results listed include Mailbox Race winners Judson Vos Gerrit Vander Beek and others along with several age group heat champions in Boot Scramble Racket Race Poles Barrels and Keyhole events across 8 16 age groups.
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Tulip City
Dan Vander Beek
Amy Rietveld
Shelly Terpstra
Teri Nikkel
Danny Terpstra
Clinton Vos
Nora van Wyk
Mary Beth Gifford
Grant Rooda
Pam Toom
Meldon Vos
Weston Vos
LeeAnn de Reus
Susan Rietveld
Julie Hicklin
Keyhole
4-H Horse Show Set For July 12
The Marion County Extension service and Tulip City Saddle Club of Pella co sponsor a 4-H Horse show on July 12 starting at 1 p.m. at the club grounds. Open to all 4-H members from any county, it mirrors the fair on July 22 and aims to help members sharpen equestrian skills before the Marion County Fair.
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Marion County Extension Service
Tulip City Saddle Club
Pella
Marion County Fair
Marion County
Scopes Trial noted in 50 years past Chronicle editorial
Fifty years ago the Chronicle weighed in on the Tennessee school case about teaching certain scientific theories, criticizing media focus and calling the law a freak statute of limited impact. The piece viewed Bryan with respect and framed the case as a local publicity stunt by a mountain community.
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Chronicle
Tennessee
W.J. Bryan
Iowa
How to Exhibit Vegetables at County and State Fairs
Tips from Iowa guidance on fair exhibits cover choosing representative vegetables washing and trimming root crops and onions and complying with entry rules. Readers learn to select medium sized specimens follow deadlines and keep produce uniform with extra pieces in case of damage. Ontario request for FG-101 bulletin may be available through Iowa State University extension services.
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Iowa
Ohio
Iowa State University
Ames
Central College Professor Among 28 to Study at U I
Gary Boeyink of Central College is among 28 Iowa college faculty chosen for a University of Iowa summer study. The program covers tuition for all summer courses and provides a $200 honorarium per participant for study in physical education.
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Iowa City
Gary Boeyink
Central College
Iowa Colleges
University of Iowa
U of I
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Second Christian Reformed Church
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Ouna Wray
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SUI
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Mark Vander Ploeg
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William Sybesma
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