Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Story
August 13, 1957
Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Final preparations for Madison County's 68th annual Fair include growing entries in competitive categories, emphasis on junior divisions, agricultural exhibits, Queen of the Furrow contest, and attractions like night racing, Roy Acuff Show, and tractor pulling to draw family crowds.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Final Plans For County Fair Are Being Made Now
Final plans for Madison County's 68th annual Fair and agriculture exhibition are being made this week as entries are growing steadily in all the competitive categories. Again this year the junior fair division, composed of Four-H, F.F.A., FHA and Young Farmer groups is expected to take the top attraction bid.
This year's fair, as in previous years, is designed to encourage strong competition in all age groups, and between all groups. Categories are open for farmers and farm families in several groups, with particular emphasis on produce from the farm gardens and the fields.
Special divisions are set up to attract entries from school groups with Card Displays, shop displays and Home Economics exhibits.
Cash awards will be made to the various winners.
One of the highlights of the fair will be the judging of the Madison County Queen of the Furrow Contest and the district judging of the Queen of the Furrow to select representatives for the State competition to be held at the Ohio State Fair. Ten entrants from Madison County have already been entered in the contest, and some others may enter before the deadline Thursday.
Outstanding family attractions are night racing, the Roy Acuff Show, the Jack Kochman Daredevil Drivers, a tractor pulling contest and numerous midway attractions. The fair officers have expectations of getting bigger crowds than in previous years, and hope to have something to hold the interest of every member of the family.
The Madison County Garden Club exhibits are expected to be one of the main features of the fair, with judging scheduled by well qualified judges. The top club display will earn an award of $36 with others claiming good portions of prize cash. There will also be a junior exhibit section in the garden club division for beginners.
Grange exhibits can earn from $55.00 to $90.00 for the winners with Juvenile Grange exhibits of $25, $15 and $10. Competitive exhibits will also feature home sewed articles, and fancy work made in Madison County's homes. There will also be an antique exhibit and the merchants exhibits.
Final plans for Madison County's 68th annual Fair and agriculture exhibition are being made this week as entries are growing steadily in all the competitive categories. Again this year the junior fair division, composed of Four-H, F.F.A., FHA and Young Farmer groups is expected to take the top attraction bid.
This year's fair, as in previous years, is designed to encourage strong competition in all age groups, and between all groups. Categories are open for farmers and farm families in several groups, with particular emphasis on produce from the farm gardens and the fields.
Special divisions are set up to attract entries from school groups with Card Displays, shop displays and Home Economics exhibits.
Cash awards will be made to the various winners.
One of the highlights of the fair will be the judging of the Madison County Queen of the Furrow Contest and the district judging of the Queen of the Furrow to select representatives for the State competition to be held at the Ohio State Fair. Ten entrants from Madison County have already been entered in the contest, and some others may enter before the deadline Thursday.
Outstanding family attractions are night racing, the Roy Acuff Show, the Jack Kochman Daredevil Drivers, a tractor pulling contest and numerous midway attractions. The fair officers have expectations of getting bigger crowds than in previous years, and hope to have something to hold the interest of every member of the family.
The Madison County Garden Club exhibits are expected to be one of the main features of the fair, with judging scheduled by well qualified judges. The top club display will earn an award of $36 with others claiming good portions of prize cash. There will also be a junior exhibit section in the garden club division for beginners.
Grange exhibits can earn from $55.00 to $90.00 for the winners with Juvenile Grange exhibits of $25, $15 and $10. Competitive exhibits will also feature home sewed articles, and fancy work made in Madison County's homes. There will also be an antique exhibit and the merchants exhibits.
What sub-type of article is it?
Event Announcement
Fair Preview
What themes does it cover?
Family
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Madison County Fair
Agriculture Exhibition
Queen Of The Furrow
Roy Acuff Show
Tractor Pulling
Garden Club Exhibits
Grange Exhibits
What entities or persons were involved?
Roy Acuff
Jack Kochman
Where did it happen?
Madison County
Story Details
Key Persons
Roy Acuff
Jack Kochman
Location
Madison County
Event Date
This Week
Story Details
Plans for the 68th annual Madison County Fair focus on competitive entries from farm groups, juniors, schools, and gardens; highlights include Queen of the Furrow judging, night racing, Roy Acuff Show, daredevil drivers, tractor pulling, and midway attractions to attract family crowds.