Big Fourth of July Park Attendance Across Iowa
Nearly 245,225 Iowans visited 53 state parks for picnicking swimming boating and fishing over the holiday, almost double last year’s 131,470 at 62 parks. Lake Manawa led with 17,000, followed by Clear Lake 16,500 Backbone State Park 12,000 and Lake Ahquabi 10,300. Other parks ranged from 9,250 to 7,500 visitors.
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Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
Lake Manawa
Council Bluffs
Clear Lake
Backbone State Park
Lake Ahquabi
Lake Keomah
Stone Park
Lake Darling
McIntosh Woods
George
Wildflowers Bloom Across Prairie Tracts in Iowa
The Hayden and Kalsow prairie tracts in Iowa display vibrant wildflower shows as summer peaks. Observers note 28 varieties in Hayden tract and recall ongoing blooms of Phlox, Wild Rose, Lead Plant, Butterfly Weed, Prairie Clover, Wild Onion, Wild Aster, Cardinal Flower, Gay Feather, Black eyed Susans, Swamp Sunflower, Purple fringed Orchids, and False Dragonhead. The display will continue until fall with new varieties appearing every few days.
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Hayden and
Kalsow Prairie
Hayden Tract
Lime Springs
Howard County
Manson
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Drought Effects Mentioned Amid Soil Readings and Local Events
Report notes soil temp 78 degrees at Hineh depth and top 6 feet moisture 8 inches. Corn moisture and roots show drying. drought impacts cited as Hogue family travels. water off 9 pm to 6 am. hay crop noted across regions. Queen of the Furrow contest entries close July 24. Po cahontas SCS office handles blanks. catfishing ends around July 20. contour plowing contest scheduled for ten counties in August with two entries allowed for Pocahontas district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hogue
South Wales
Iowa
SCS
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Tractor Rodeo Plans Completed for July Event
County wide contest open to youth aged 14 to 28 at the 4-H fair grounds on Monday July 29 at 1 30 p m. Entry blanks have been mailed to 4 H leaders Ag instructors and FBYP members, with non members allowed to enter. Prizes total 12 9 with 15 to state contest winner.
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FBYP
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Larry Bloomquist
Pocahontas
Bradgate area notes birth weddings and visits
Bradgate residents welcomed newborns and hosted family visits from Fort Dodge Ottosen and Dakota City. New births include Bryan Douglas Jennings born June 27 and Greg Thomas via Caesarean June 27. Weddings, baptisms, and local gatherings fill the week, with Champlain storm damage and community events noted.
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Marvin Andersen
Joan Marie
Fort Dodge
John Krischel
Clarence Bauer
Ottosen
Joan
Mercy Hospital
Corpus Christi Church
Andersen
Gary Nics
Chicago
Morris Fuller
Bradgate
Hampton
Ronnie
Elmer Kamprath
Kamprath
Babe Ruth
John Pierce
Charles Jarvis
Ernest Hinners
James Fitzgerald
Lyle Jennings
Bryan Douglas
Bryan
Bradleys
Pioneer
Jennings
Dakota City
Iver Behrensen
Leonard Jensen
Gilmore City
Lyle Jenning
Greg Thomas
Lutheran Hospital
John Schultz
Greg
Margaret Schultz
Algona
Leola Wallace
Rolfe
Wallace
Margret Laning
Robert Wallace
Shirley Ann
Baby
Elsie Hartman
Palmer
Gene Madsen
Caroline Madsen
Norman Madsen
Monroe
Donald Madsen
Kansas City
John Madsen
I. E. Cupp
Eagle Grove
Lennon sisters to headline Iowa State Fair revue
The Lennon sisters Dianne Peggy Kathy and Janet ages 10 to 17 will headline the two hour musical extravaganza at the Iowa State Fair August 25 to 28. They rose to fame with Lawrence Welk and will perform songs like Alle g eney Moon Teen Age Waltz Toy Tiger Graduation Date. The fair says the revue is the top evening feature August 23 to 28 and will be the largest show of its kind at the fair with other radio television and film stars and a hippodrome show. Officials note negotiations continue for another national TV star to headline opening nights August 23 and 24.
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Lennon
Dianne
Peggy
Kathy
Janet
Lawrence Welk
L. B. Cunningham
Fair
Civil Service Announces Exams for Investigators and Exhibits Roles
The Civil Service Commission invites applications for Criminal Investigator posts paying 6390 to 11610 annually in the Air Force and for Exhibits Technician and Exhibits Specialist roles paying 2960 to 8990 across federal agencies in Washington and nationwide. Applications open to qualified entrants, with different age and education requirements, and are accepted until further notice. The Printing Office in Washington will also accept Apprentice applications through August 2, 1957.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Department of the Air Force
United States
Washington
D. C
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Bolling Air Force Base
D.C
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Cherokee man John McDonald turns 97 in birthday tribute
At Cherokee, John McDonald a father of 12 children and native of Scotland has observed his 97th birthday marking a long life and family heritage in the community.
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John McDonald
Scotland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Swan
Marion Bruce
Iowa Press
Wissociation
Associanion
Iowa Parks
Naval Ordnance Laboratory
Silver Spring
Derry
Alexandria
Egypt
Jessie Harvard
Floris
Zemo
Pocahontas County Soil Conservation District
L Asso
Leo
Oac
Bradgate News
Jerry Curry
Okoboji
Towa
Abbie Olson
Esther Carry
Richard
Dennis Janssen
Norman Thoden
Beaver Lutheran Church
Bradgate High School
Inga McCreary
Mary Buck
Ferris Malcolm
Ward McCreary
Rex McCreary
Maude Tilton
Perry
Mattie Henderson
Sissons Nursing
Donald
Frances Madsen
Wanda Christensen
Mike Madsen
Humboldt
Delores Hansen
Caroline
Victor Madsen
Glenn Billings
Mason City
Margaret Wiuff
Bode
Sissons Nursing Home
Lucile Williams
Victor
Chas. Thomas
France
Stu Webb
P.S
Webb’s Drug Store
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Vaterans Administration
Carl J. White
Optometrist
McCormick System
Scientific Eye Examination
OWA
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Office Dia
Kennedy Agency
General Insurance
Dial
Loxterkamp
M. D
Rolfe Clinic
E. P. Hansen
Gumboldt
Fred Smith
T. J. Raynes
Methodist
H. G. Frigaard
Chiropractor &Ray Service
Rolfe, Iows
DR. L. W. Feldman
R. B. Ranney
Joseph Schoofs
Pocahontas, Iowa
Milton Kistler
Wascseville
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