The Butler County Press

THE BUTLER COUNTY PRESS
Governor White Extends
Invitation To State Fair

COLUMBUS (Special- "The
Ohio State Fair is great because
it reflects the great State of Ohio,
its people. its institutions and it
many productive activities," says
Governor White in a official in-
vitation to everyone to attend the
84th Ohio State Fair at Columbus,
August 27-September 1.

"It gives to our citizens
says
the Governor, "an opportunity to
GOVERNOR GEORGE WHITE
present their progress i manufac-
ture, in all branches of industry,
in everything that pertains to the
advancement and welfare of the
people and in everything that per-
tains to the progress of industry
and life.

"Ohio is not great by chance.
The State Fair is one of the
mighty engine rooms cf this Com-
monwealth. It helps to furnish
the power to keep Ohio in the race.
The very magnitude of this mam-
moth exposition is symbolical of
the diversities of our State. The
million dollar livestock show, the
magnificent displays of agricul-
tural and horticultural products.
the industrial, mechanical and
manufacturing exhibits. the Wo
men's and Art Departments: eacb
of these is in itself. No single in.
dividual can view this tremendous
array of finished products without
there coming to him a feeling of
pride that it is his privilege to live
and take part in the activities of a
great State and a greater Nation.

"It is a pleasure to me to know
that a part of our State Fair has
been set aside for our youth in an
effort to encourage them in vorth-
while endeavor. The city youth
stands side by side with boys and
girls from Ohio farms and com-
petes for honors on this common
ground.

"When the Blue Ribbon of merit
is laid upon the finished product
of these junior exhibitors, I know
that our confidence and faith in
them is justified. The inspiration
that comes from having succeeded
in their effort is worth more to
their future welfare than the
prizes which are offered.

"I am extremely concerned in
the safety and well being of our
school children, and I am gratified
that every precaution will be
taken to protect them from harm
and injury. Their activities have
been selected with care and con-
sideration so that their participa-
tion in the State Fair will prove
both beneficial and educational to
them.

"As the Chief Executive of the
State. it gives me great pleasure
to welcome not only the citizens of
Ohio but the visitors from other
states who may come to the Fair.
and it is my hope that each visitor
will be abundantly repaid: that the
youth of our state may be inspired
to greater efforts: and the spirit
of progress and education may be
greatly enhanced. If this should
come about, the purpose of our
Fair will have been fulfilled."