Campaign talk and humorous quips mix in PanSia Potluck
Report notes Hubert Humphrey and Robert F Kennedy supporters in Los Angeles and Mill Creek State Park PanSia where three Republican candidates for governor meet potential allies. Evangelist Billy Graham links student unrest to search for God while political banter targets McCarthy Johnson and Don Johnson. The piece depicts a lively, humorous field day with talk of fireworks and a possible second battle of Mill Creek.
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Rich Wilson
McCarthy
East
Hubert
L. A
Robert F. Kennedy
Humphrey
Billy Graham
Yogi
Minnesota State Fair Opens Aug. 24 With New Acts
The 1968 Minnesota State Fair runs August 24 to September 2, featuring a record 10 day exposition with over a million attendees. Highlights include the National Ballet of Mexico and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride, plus an unusual Coronation of Mrs America on preview night hosted by Allen and Rossi. Finalists from 50 states arrive August 14 for ten days of contests and displays across the fairgrounds.
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Minnesota
Mrs. America
Allen and Rossi
States
District of Columbia
Twin Cities
America
Hanson Rib-Stave Silo An Economical Feeding Investment
The Hanson rib-stave silo is promoted as a low cost feeding investment for dairy farmers and feeders. The ad claims profits at market time, long term dividends, and compatibility with corn silage, reinforced silos, silage distributors, and conveying equipment.
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Hanson
Haren
Sita
Florida and San Diego stage major 1968 State Fair acts
The 1968 Minnesota State Fair lineup travels from Florida to San Diego and back with top acts. The Fifth Dimension headlines August shows, sharing with Frank Sinatra Jr and Ballet America. Grandstand and Hippodrome nights feature Hank Williams Jr, Sonny Farnes, Marty Robbins, Connie Stith, Jack Jones, and the National Ballet of Mexico. Premiums total 275000 across 17 departments, English and Western horse shows, grand racing, IMCA sprint cars, stock cars, and livestock exhibitions. Machinery Hill and the Blue Flame Idea Home highlight the fair’s exhibits, with new Mrs. America in residence and a WCCO-TV studio on site. Tickets are available from Minnesota State Fair.
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Florida
Mos
San Diego
Calif
Palr
Fifth Dimension
Frank Sinatra, Jr
Ballet America
Hank Willams
Sonny Farnes
Marty Robbins
Connie Stith
Sony James
Connie Smith
Jack Jones
National Ballet of Mexico
Imca Speedway
IMCA
Satuday
Blue Flame Idea
Wcco-Tv
Minnesota
St. Paul
Iowa Principals Are A Younger Group
A 1965 67 survey by Eldert Groenendyk DPI consultant shows newer than one third of Iowa public school principals are over 60. The IPSEDS data indicate 32 7 percent 50 or older with several in their 60s and 70s, while 35 8 percent are in the 40s and 20s under 30 are rare.
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Iowa
Eldert Groenendyk
DPI
Iowa Professional School Employees
Arthritis booklet offered free in Iowa by foundation
A twenty page booklet titled Today's Facts About Arthritis is now available at no charge to Iowa residents. It answers the top fifty questions about arthritis and related rheumatic disorders, with Dr. William D. Paii noting 85 percent of crippling rheumatoid effects may be prevented with early diagnosis and proper treatment. The booklet, from the Iowa Chapter Arthritis Foundation, can be obtained by writing Arthritis P.O. Box 912 Des Moines Iowa 50304. The chapter seeks Rock Valley United Appeal Fund support. Also mentioned is Lassie the eight year old dog whose litter of 19 puppies increased production to 100, with farm births of 17 kittens, 7 pigs and 2 calves.
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Iowa
Arthritis Foundation
William D. Paii
Iowa City
Towans
Des Moines
Towa
Rock Valley United Appeal Fund
Lassie
Leonard Ver Hey
Rock Valley
Fee Hey
Graduate College Course at Spencer announced
W John Johnson Area Extension Director of ten Northwest Iowa counties announced a Graduate College credit course in Spencer this fall Family Environment 270 The Individual and Family Development Dr Alica Petersen Town State University will teach ten Thursday lessons starting Sept 1 from 430 to 630 PM in Spencer High School graduates in many fields may take as elective contact Mr Johnson Spencer or County Extension Office for more information
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At. W. John Johnson
Iowa
Spencer
Alica Petersen
Town State University
Spencer High School
Mr. Johnson
Firemen's Annual Picnic At Park
Aut Van de Weerd reports a crowded Park event as Rock Valley firefighters their wives and police attend a chicken supper. Ninety cinnamon rolls and abundant dishes vanish after a well received social night. Funds raised support the local department and praise for the Park Department’s shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Firemen
Saved By The Belt Club Seeks Safety Sticker Support
The Town Department of Public Safety forms the Saved By The Belt Club to promote seat belt use. Describe a belt's role in saving a life or preventing serious injury to share in Des Moines Iowa, and receive a colorful car sticker proving belief in safety.
JHE Rogk Valley Bee feature note
Community brief from JHE Rogk Valley Bee dated Thursday August 1968 highlights local events and ongoing community efforts with brief mentions of key residents and meeting dates.
Social Security Representative to Visit Rouk Rapids Court House
A Social Security Administration representative from Sioux City Iowa will be at Rouk Rapids Court House on Wednesday August 7 from 9 00 a m to noon to assist the public with Social Security matters.
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Social Security Administration
Sioux City
Iowa
Rouk Rapids Court House
Mi Neon
Golf League Scores and Pairings Snapshot
Golf league results show numerous matchups including Arend Hansen 160 Bauntan-Simonsen 169 and Anderson Gort 15a Kosters-Gayer 183. Other notable scores include Bunch-Wilson 160, Ver Hoef-Mulder Ma Bergsma-Scantan 14, Schmidt-Helder 222, Pemuber-DeBruin 183, Tilstra-Driesen 187, Klomp-Van Holland 161, Van Engen-Vander Kooi 48, Terpstra-Jonker 148, Alena-Ditmer 126, and Dirksen-Kempema 116.
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Kapsas-Cook
We Dykstra-Roetman
van Kley-Van Otterloo
Smith-van Maanen
Kovima-warntjes
Duma -Dutts
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Yankton
Draper
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Delmer Valmer & Sons
Golf League
Pemuber -DeBruin
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Slater-Kaskie
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