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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1931

Page

7

Thousands Flock to Washingtons Sixth Fall Festival

Washington hosts a sprawling fall festival with livestock and crop displays. Judges and exhibitors from Delmar, Iowa City, Ames, Olds, Muscatine, Crawfordsville, Kalona and Washington led by notable volunteers present a premium list across dairy cattle, corn, vegetables, fruits, poultry, flowers, and various grain classes.

Roy Coverdale Delmar Lyle Dunran Iowa City M. A's Hauser Ames Ralph 5 Orhan Carl Rylander Muscatine Irene Yard Vision Conn R. Oldfield Wenan Floyd Maxwell Crawfordsville Howard Williams Ro Williams Hirth Daryl Oldfield Wellman Francis Mottet Washington Merle Howsarr Earry Lemley Len Oldfield Wayne Normansworth Russell Wiliams Harry Gerdes J. H. Nelson Lawrence Mottet Kalona RF Gault Clare Gerot Fran Leeper TA. West West Chester Det Gerot Roy Nelson J. R. Helmick Columbus’ Junction Ester Leeper JR. Willams Leo Oldfield Bernedine Jones Clare Gerdes C. Re Ol Wellman John Speide Washington Madison Jones Rot Secon Charles Custer J. K. Helmick Columby Junction Robert L. Cuer Lester Leeper Junior Wallace Aire Gerot Lew Melsky Brighton Julius Wo Ainsworth George Igerot Ten Ears Donald Rinner Noble L. H. Rinner Tom Moore Foutt Junior Wallace

Festival Highlights Draw Big Crowds and Colorful Contests

The sixth annual Pall Festival opened with crowded farm exhibit tents showcasing corn oats fruits vegetables and canning. Horses dairy cows and hogs filled the North Town avenue tents while the Blair building displayed 4‑H and flower shows. Contests included drawing, greased pig, pole, horseshoe pitching and children’s races, with prize money up to $15 for pitching and $5 in art prizes. The Washington band performed nightly and a public address system kept crowds informed throughout the event.

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Washington’s Fall Festival Parade Delights Large Crowd

Shortly after one o'clock on Wednesday noon the fall festival parade appeared, about two miles long with over twenty five decorated cars and floats. The lead included the Mayor John A. Legato and a large number of industrial trucks, horses and wagons. Numerous local businesses and organizations joined, including Morrison's Tea, Iowa Continental Telephone, Hubbert's clothing, and Washington County Hospital. The County health unit float, Young America school unit, and several commercial floats wowed spectators. The event closed with comic prize contests and a half century ball game, under Dean Work’s coordination.

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