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Spencer, city (1990 pop. 11,066), seat of Clay co., NW Iowa, on the Little Sioux River; inc. 1880. The city lies in a fertile farm area. Beef is processed, and Spencer's manufactures include work clothes, machinery, prefabricated buildings, and metal products. A famous county fair is held every September. Spencer 1. Herbert. 1820--1903, English philosopher, who applied evolutionary theory to the study of society, favouring laissez-faire doctrines 2. Sir Stanley. 1891--1959, English painter, noted esp for his paintings of Christ in a contemporary English setting How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When he departed on June 30 after 19 years in the top job, the Spencers sold their home near Battle Creek, Mich. The Spencers, who also own the Warehouse in Marina del Rey, had owned the Smoke House from 1983 to 1993, buying it from the original owners and selling it to Jim Lucero. The grandson-in-law of Grandma Vasquez, Michael Spencer, appears to run the restaurant, co-owned by two local families, the Silbars and the Spencers. |
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