Leonard Beetstra grew up on a dairy farm in rural Harvard, IL. He served in WWII, then returned to agriculture, first in buying and selling cattle, then operated a dairy and grain operation with his children.&nssp; He discussed farming changes and school consolidations over his 60 years.
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Leonard BeetstraWhere:
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Formerly Oak Grove School, now a residence.Where:
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Harvard High School. The center part of the school was constructed in 1920.Where:
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Central SchoolWhere:
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Harmilda (Harvard Milk Days).Where:
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Harvard State Bank, where Mr. Beetstra serves as the director of the bank.Where:
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