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Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1973

Page

3

State Fair Opens 11 Day Run in St Paul This Friday

The 1973 Minnesota State Fair launches an 11 day program in St Paul on Friday with the coronation of Princess Kay of the Milky Way at 8 p.m. The list of princess candidates includes Michele Swenson and nine others from Minnesota towns. Entertainment features Fifth Dimension and Mac Davis in the grandstand, auto racing starts Sunday after a Friday night demolition derby, and a new amateur talent contest draws 100 entries with 10 finalists performing Labor Day evening.

ST. Paul, Minn Minnesota State Fair St. Paul Princess Kay of the Milky Way Princess Kay Michele Swenson Willmar Kathi Siewert Grandstand Fifth Dimension Mac Davis

Jamboree Memories Highlight Flags, Trades and Drama

Scout troop 23 recalls the 1973 National Scout Jamboree West at Farragut State Park Idaho. Camp life featured elaborate patrol flags, skill o drama displays from diverse regions, trading posts with patches and gear, and a candlelit campfire ceremony. A trailer accident near half way home delayed return but left no injuries.

Dave Downing Bruce Slinkman China Farragut State Park Idaho

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