Chevrolet Monte Carlo debuts with new 1970 line and power options
General Motors vice president John Z. DeLorean previews Chevrolet’s 1970 lineup led by the Monte Carlo a personal luxury two door hardtop featuring the longest hood yet for Chevrolet. The model emphasizes handling, luxury interiors, new engines including 350 and 400 cubic inch V eight options, and new features like Astro Ventilation and fiberglass inner fenders.
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Chevrolet
John Z. DeLorean
Gen. Motors
Fevrolet
Monte Carlo
Uber
Hevelle
Chevrolets Adopt New Antenna Order for 1970 Models
Cars now use integrated antennas replacing exterior mounts that were prone to bending. The change covers all 1970 Chevrolet models, reducing damage risk and improving radio reception.
Eight from Bremer to Attend 48th Iowa 4-H Dairy Show
Eight Bremer County 4-H members will travel to the 48th Iowa 4-H dairy heifer show and achievement program on September 19 and 20. Kermit Hildahl announced today that about 350 head of registered dairy projects will compete for more than $6,000 in cash and merchandise prizes.
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4-H
Bremer County
Iowa
Heifer Show Draws 4-H Members at National Dairy Congress
Bremer County exhibitors Gary Albrecht David Boysen Jim Droste Marvin Orth Pamela Walther Dan Walther and Dennis Wylam from Waverly participate as the National Dairy Cattle Congress opens its first two days. Maurice Sutton Iowa State Dairy Association notes the event includes the 1969 state champion club member banquet and other state champion dairy breed winners. About 350 head entered by 175 4-H members from 35 counties. The show starts at 9 30 a m Saturday September 20. A 22-pound squash was also harvested from Mrs Walter Proutys garden in Dallas Center.
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Bremer County
Gary Albrecht
David Boysen
Jim Droste
Marvin Orth
Pamela Walther
Dan Walther
Dennis Wylam
Waverly
Maurice Sutton
Iowa State Dairy Association
National Dairy Cattle Congress
Iowa
Walter Prouty
Dallas Center
Four-Pound Cucumber Grown in Iowa Garden
A cucumber weighing about four pounds and measuring 14 inches long was harvested this month in the garden of Herman Van Otterloo in Iowa. The odd fruit illustrates the local crops thriving under favorable conditions.
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Iowa
Herman van Otterloo
Good Turnout At D H I Coop Annual Picnic
The Unified D H I Co op held its annual picnic and dairy judging at Merlin Orth farm on Sunday September 7 with 120 attendees from 24 families. High score in judging went to Herbert Walther of Waverly with 245 of 250. Ivan Epley and James Droste followed. In the ladies division Mrs Michael Dempsey of Route 1 Jesup led with 239, then Mrs Jim Rodman of Sumner at 233. there was a three-way tie for third via Mrs Ralph Albrecht Sumner Mrs Cebert Fox Sumner and Mrs Stanley Busching Waverly.
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D.H.I. Co-op
Merlin Orth Farm
John Droste
Waverly
Michael Dempsey
Route 1
Jesup
Jim Rodman
Sumner
Ralph Albrecht
Cebert Fox
Stanley Busching
Local Junior Division Scores Highlight Bruce Epley Lead
Bruce Epley of Waverly led the junior division under 16 with 235 points. Charles Kellner and LeRoy Kellner of Ionia tied for second with 223 points.
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Bruce Epley
Waverly
Charles
LeRoy Kellner
Ionia
Beet from Huffman garden earns local buzz in Indianola
A five pound beet was harvested from Ronald and Mrs Huffman’s garden in Indianola early this month. The bulb weighed five pounds and measured 221 percent inches around, drawing notice from residents.
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Ronald Huffmans
Indianola
Fashion Etiquette Debate Over Robes At Poolside
A local columnist argues that robes over swimsuits signal improper attire and bad form. The piece contends contestants should feel comfortable without extra coverings and questions poolside dress norms.
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OVR Ene Insurance
Tripoli Feed and Livestock
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