State Fair Starts 2nd Century 'Sew It Yourself'
California State Fair reveals winners in the Sew It Yourself Fashion contest. Mrs O J Hermann of San Francisco wins senior division with a brown wool dress and tweed jacket from Forstmann wool, earning top prize plus options for travel or cash. Second prize awards go to other makers, with cash and travel stipends in both senior and junior divisions.
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Sacramento
John Lardner Gordon
Hermann
San Francisco
Auburn
Ilyer
Tweed Cola
Dudley T. Fortin
Helen
Dockery
Winters
Jand
Japan
South America
Scandinavian Countries
England
France
Italy
Forstmann
Wentti
McCall Corp
Mexico
Yellowstone National Park
Pacific Northwest
Pea Golladay
Colorado, Avenue
Long Beach
Mary M. McCoy
Heyer Avenue
Castro Valley
Ini
McCall’s
O. J. Hermanny
Kathy Cox
California State Fair marks second century of growth
The California State Fair opens September 1 for an eleven day run, signaling a second century of showing agricultural and industrial progress. It highlights the fair’s historic role in promoting California’s economy from Haraszthy’s grape venture to irrigation, citrus, and livestock gains, with record attendances and premiums noted through 1954 and 1955 themes of Sunshine and Water.
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California State
Agoston Haraszthy
Europe
State Agricultural Society
California
Agricul
United States
Dudley T. Fortin
Newspaper Boys Contest at California State Fair
California newspaper boys attend the state fair for a week of competitions and prizes. The event includes paper folding boxing and throwing contests with ranks to determine the top performers. Prizes include US Savings Bonds and special midway ride access sponsored by the California News Foundation.
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Sacramento
California
Calfornia State Fair
California News
Five judges named for Maid of California final at State Fair
Sacramento announces expert judges for the Maid of California contest at the State Fair and Exposition September 1 to 13. Finalists will be chosen from a Sunday preliminary where 42 county beauties showcase talents. Judges include Al Trescony of MGM, Nerlce Fugate of House of Charm, Milton Lewis of Paramount, and others.
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Sacramento
Falcows
al Trescony
Metro:Goldwyn-Mayer
M-G-M Studio
Benjamin Thau
M-G-M Wis
Nerlce Fugate
House of Charm
San Francisco
Milton Lewis
Paramount Pictures
Ean H. Crockett
Crockett Dance Studios
Cal
Betty Stoddard
Coronet of California
Awith Kccc
RBET
Raymond Parker
E Coronet
California
Puty
M. C. Brodie
Fox
West Coast Theater
God
Frank Merrill
Bayberer
Hall of Flowers at 1955 State Fair displays Sunshine and Water theme
Sacramento reports the Hall of Santa Rosa will host major floriculture displays for the California State Fair and Exposition opening September 1. The theme Sunshine and Water features four waterfalls and garden sections with blooms by top nurserymen. exhibits include chrysanthemums roses orchids ferns and more. Harness racing with $14 500 in purses runs first two events daily. the fair runs September 1–11 with electricity and facilities turning the grounds into a temporary town of about 1000 residents.
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Montgomery Street
San Francisco
Callifornia
Nfl
California
Sacramento
Hall of
Hall Iself
Saint Paulia
California “State Fair
Pert Litla
Nancy Baumgart
Folk Dancers To Show Skill On Last Day
About 1000 folk dancers from California and abroad will perform at the California State Fair and Exposition on September 11. The event runs 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. in front of the Counties Building, with six divisions of dances and five sets of isquares. Exhibitions follow the second division, featuring professional folk dancers for spectators.
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Sacramento
Iearly
Llewellyn Bixby
Long Beach
Danmark
Sweden
Mexico
Yugoslavia
France
Estonia
Argentina
Austria
England
Laverne Dressler
Robert Frost
Vernon Kellogg
Herbert Purcell
George Schlotz
Boston
Elizabeth Quadrille
Gera‘king
le Bord de la Riviere
FFA to Hold Outstanding Exhibit at California State Fair
Sacramento reports the Future Farmers of America will stage its largest junior livestock show ever at the California State Fair. Alvin Carveth notes 1231 entries across cattle, sheep, dairy cattle, and swine, surpassing 1954 by 238, with 26 counties represented. Sonoma leads with 207, Kern 269, Lancaster 188, and others. The junior division fills 1150 head, with temporary quarters planned for overflow. The five day fair schedule splits show time between FFA and 4-H participants.
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Sacramento
Alvin F. Carveth
Auburn
Divion Berns
Sonoma
Kern
Lanislaus
Fresno
Merced
FFA
Thousand Acre Plot Shown for New California State Fair
California State Fair directors preview a proposed thousand acre site in the heart of the state for a future fair and exposition. The plan envisions mobility, refrigeration needs, and broader exhibits to elevate California as a leading state in culture and industry.
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California
California Agriculture Society
WC. Wright
Board of Divestors
Dudley. T. Fortin
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Hayward
Laura Smith
Gallyt
Ethel Plew
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Gladys Elleard
Beverly Haddock
San-Larenze
Oboe
Andy Devine
Pei
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Buster Brown
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