Fair Judging Results Highlight Jackson Boys Hustlers Events
A dense roundup lists champions and reserves across livestock shows including Swine Showmanship led by Cyclones and Hustlers, Pony halter and blue ribbons for Cyclones and Hustlers, Horses halter and western pleasure won by specific Kalona 4-Hers, and various breeds with names like Nancy Gerot, Craig McCoy, Lori Hotchkiss, and Mary Secrest. The long ledger assigns trophies to Cyclones, Hustlers, Highlanders, and Pepperettes with multiple times noting champions and reserve titles.
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Larry Lowe
Craig McCoy
Jeanette Shaffer
Laurie Gerot
Steve Weller
Wendell Timmins
Cedar Chips
Neal Megchelsen
Highlanders
Karen Shaffer
Pony Foal
Robyn McCoy
Cyclones
Jeff Murphy
Hustlers
Debra Ginkens
Paul Anders
Gregory Wiley
Tom Wheelan
Jackson Boys
Dennis Ginkens
Chris Engel
Cubs Blue
Carl Knupp
Tom Whelan
Angela Secrest
Judy Reed
Cinderella
Pat Jones
Mike Weller
Franklin Cubs
Pepperettes
Hers
Grant Walker
Brenda Bush
Hatter
Eric Graber
Lorna McCoy
Bobby Edwards
Nancy Gerot
Perry Nicholson
Tom Berdo
Tim Rich
Barb Warner
Brenda Sobaski
Lorna Green
Mark Fisher
Livewires
Kelly Kleese
Cubs
Pam Jones
Brian Gingerich
Kalona
Red
Pat Hotle
Toni Turnipseed
Eager Beavers
Good Luck
Terry Yoder
Alter Showmanski
Champion
Purple
Bob Edwards
Melanie Miksch
Sandy Lewis
Nancy Mineart
Ed Anderson wins champion and reserve in commercial gilts
Crooked Creek Cyclones 4-H Club member Ed Anderson showed both champion and reserve gilt at the Washington County Fair 4-H and FFA Commercial Gilt Show. Champion weighed 253 pounds at 169 days with 0.97 inch adjusted back fat and 153 days to 220 pounds. reserve also 253 pounds at 165 days with 1.10 inches back fat and 149 days to 220 pounds. Thirty-nine animals entered by sixteen exhibitors.
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Ed Anderson
Crooked Creek Cyclones
FFA
Washington County Fair
Two Candidates Issue Statements In Local Primary
Two candidates in Tuesday's primary elections issued statements today. Forrest (Frosty) Schwengels of Fairfield congratulated Senator Richard Stephens and thanked campaign workers, while U S Representative Fred Schwengel of Davenport congratulated Ed Mezvinsky and urged issues driven campaigning.
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Forrest (Frosty) Schwengels
Fairfield
Fred Schwengel
Davenport
Richard Stephens
Schwengel
Ed Mezvinsky
George L Gillesby Dies in Michigan
Obituary note from Christie Lake area reports the death of George L Gillesby on Tuesday August 1 after surgery on July 26. He is survived by wife Isabelle. Funeral service set for Friday at Lawrence Methodist Church with Sisson Funeral Home handling arrangements and a memorial fund established. Correspondence to Mrs Isabelle Gillesby Rural Route 1 Christie Lake Mich 49064.
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George L. Gillesby
Bob Gillesby
Christie Lake
Lawrence
Mich
Lawrence Methodist Church
Sisson Funeral Home
Isabelle
Isabelle Gillesby
Highway panel rejects study proposal in Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission members blasted a Booz Allen Hamilton plan to study the agency as muddled and unreadable. They still want an efficiency study, asking Wolf and Co. to submit plans, and approved spending 11 000 dollars to hire Modjeski and Mesters to inspect three state controlled river bridges including Sabula Gateway and the Lyons Fulton span.
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Booz - Allen Hamilton
Wolf and Co
Chicago
Modjeski and Mesters
Sabula
Gateway Bridge
Lyons - Fulton
Clinton
Rigler
Harry Reed
Winterset
Charles Pestotnik
Commission
Pennsylvania
Pestotnik
Rain delaying Washington County pageant to next Tuesday
Rain of .28 to .30 inches delayed the annual Miss Washington County Beauty Pageant at the county fairgrounds. Producer Joe Evanovich said the event would be held next Tuesday at 8 p.m. after meetings with Jaycee and fair officials. Fire destroyed a barn on Roger Leichty farm. cause not yet known. Firefighters from Washington Wayland and Brighton battled the blaze for about five hours, hindered by a closed railroad bridge detour.
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Washington County
Joe Evanovich
Evanovich
Washington
Fine
Roger Leichty
Coppock
Rock Island
Wayland
Brighton
Iowa and Illinois Livestock Markets Mixed Cattle and Hog Prices Reported
Des Moines hog markets show slow trade and fair demand with butchers up 25 to 50 cents and sows steady to 25 cents higher across 200 to 560 pound ranges. Joliet cattle pricing ranges list high choice steers at 38.50 to 38.75 and heifers to 36.35, with various grades priced through mid 30s. California notes state insect designation after 43 years for the dog face butterfly.
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Livestock
Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Minnesota
Joliet, Ill
Break-in at Coffee Car on West Washington Street
Police investigated a morning break-in at the Coffee Car cafe on West Washington Street. A screen at the north door was cut to gain entry during the night. Missing items include cigarettes, a transistor radio, soda, and several breakfast rolls.
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Washington City
West Washington Street
Bridge Closure On Coppock Road Near Rock Island
The Coppock road crossing the Rock Island Railroad six miles south of Washington will be closed for 4 to 6 weeks for repairs. County engineer officials say washouts near the bridge approaches require steps to halt further damage during the closure.
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Rock Island Railroad
Washington
West German youth guest visits Brighton during Iowa Kiwanis exchange
Ten years ago Gisela Mannigel a 22 year old laboratory technician from Dusseldorf Germany stayed as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs William Day of Brighton this week. Mannigel was among 115 West German youths taking part in a cultural exchange sponsored by Iowa Kiwanis Clubs linking West Germany and the United States.
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Gisela Mannigel
Dusseldorf
Germany
William Day
Brighton
Miss Mannigel
Iowa Kiwanis Clubs
West Germany
United States
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Mark Hotchkiss
Gary Ledger
Tony Hora
Tom Hora
Joella Barnes
Dutchettes
Mike Bates
Marion Men
Mark Rogers
Washington Ffa
Loran Leichty
Tom Horn
Andy Horn
Cyclones Purple
Eddie Anderson
Scott Davis
Steve Davis
David Barnes
Linda Barnes
Flyers
Andy Rowe
Robert McConnell
Jerome Wittetoe
Tony Horn
Mike Houseal
Carol Porter
Juanita Shaffer
Blue
Yontina
Rabbits
Charles Yoder
Doe
Mary Secrest
Buck
Craig Hall
Bill Boyd
Kathy Vittetoe
Lloyd Lillie
Jay Roth
Dennis Vittetoe
Tom Vittetoe
Kaiona Rivers
Jerome Vittetoe
Kathy Escher
Larry Escher
Rveltry
Lonnie Brock
Richard Schmitt
Pacetous
Michigan
Washington Evening J
Highway Group
Sacramento, Calif
the Willows
Lee Morrison
Dave Warner
Bertha
Howell Fish Market
Catfish
Columbus Junction
Hwy. 92
Carwash
Sorrell Glass
West
Madison
Billie
Washington, Iowa
Jcpenney
Russell Stover
Candies
Drug Store
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