1952

  • 1952: Luverne street banner controversy continues
    By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical Society
    July 31, 2018
    The following appeared in the Rock County Star Herald on October 30, 1952.   Street Banner Controversy Becomes Election Stimulus  (This continues a story from last week about a political banner hung over Main Street bearing the words: “The Demos Say ‘You Never Had it So Good.’ Ask The Boys In Korea-Volunteers For Ike.” The banner, according to the 1952 story, provoked “more political comment,…
  • 1952: Fifty dollar cash prize for large corn ear
    By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical Society
    July 17, 2018
    The following appeared in the Rock County Star Herald on October 23, 1952.   Area’s Biggest Ears of Corn And Largest Eggs Will Vie In C and C Contest Friday   Merchants To Offer Host Of Special Values   The largest ears of corn and the largest hen’s eggs raised in the Luverne trade area will compete for $50 in cash prizes in a special “Luverne Day” contest sponsored by the Luverne Civic and…
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