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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

05 Oct 1950

Page 10

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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1950

Page

10

Washington county tall corn champion Don Radda's story

Don Radda emerged as the world’s champion tall corn grower with stalks reaching over 28 feet in 1944 and a 31-foot stalk in 1946. Local celebrations included a governor sighting and a special train visit during the 1944 campaign. Radda’s trophies, picture postcards, and dramatic displays elevated Washington county fame and inspired yearly contests and nationwide attention. The 1950 county contest was planned near the Journal office with expectations of another tall stalk and repeat victory.

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Don Radda Wilson Oskaloosa Washington County the Press Association Washington John Bricker Ohio Ted Bailey Bricker B. B. Hickenlooper Radda Jess Radda Ors Journal Frank Macon W. J. Masson IDPA Des Moines Marshalltown Talleorn Hotel George Wilson
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Don Radda Tall Corn Breaks World Record in 1939

Don Radda rose to fame in 1939 with a corn stalk reaching 23 feet 10 inches, topping state and world tall corn records. The effort, grown on four Radda acres in Cedar Township, drew statewide attention from the Iowa Daily Press Association and featured heavy local coverage, including affidavits and field photos.

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Don Radda Washington County Iowa Daily Press Association The Journal Cedar Township W. P. Rawn Rawn Radda C. V. Crull Washington City Iowa Chicago Tribune United States
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