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04 Sep 1947
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Myrtle Point Herald in Myrtle Point, Oregon
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
1
Browning Brothers Carnival and La Zellas to Feature at County Fair
Browning Brothers Carnival returns for its 21st consecutive county fair engagement with corned tight wire act and laser routines. The La Zellas aerial act, a world class group, joins this year alongside family on stage showcasing whimsical housing mockups and a bustling midway. The event promises large crowds, games, and diverse entertainment including dancing evenings and a showcase of local foods and crafts.
Coos County Fair Offers Big Premium List for 1947
Premiums at the 1947 Coos County Fair are expected to reach an all time high drawing many exhibitors. Entries for exhibits close September 10 with wide premiums across divisions including horses. Horse division rules require local ownership for sixty days prior to entry and feature colt classes judged September 12 with a sweepstakes prize and grand champion potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County Fair
Coos County
Coquille
County Fair Board
New Bleachers at Coos County Fair돼
Improvements at Coos County Fairgrounds include aluminum roofs on 4-H and Future Farmer buildings and major bleacher construction south of the grandstand. The old stands were removed and replaced with an enclosed seven foot high back and four foot high side fences with a top rail, expanding infield access for pari mutuel bettors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County Fair
Beef and Dairy Cattle Show Classes and Prizes
Division B cattle entries require six month or older stock from tested herds with registration papers. Beef classes include Shorthorn Hereford and other breeds with age based prizes for bulls and cows, with grand champion ribbons. Dairy classes cover Guernsey Ayrehire Milking Shorthorn, with awards listed across age groups.
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County Fair Featured Act Promises Spectacle
A vaudeville style act is billed for the Myrtle Point County Fair with dates September 11 12 and 18. The event promises outstanding performances and crowd excitement at the fairgrounds.
County Fair Myrtle 11 12 13 exhibit birds disease policy
Birds entering the Coos County Fair for exhibition are required to be healthy on arrival. Birds showing illness will be returned to their owners immediately. All animals exhibited must be within county limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County Fair
Aerial La Zellas to perform at Coos County Fair
The La Zellas act, a renowned aerial trio, will appear at the 36th Coos County Fair in Myrtle Point on September 11 12 and 13. They have toured major circuses worldwide in Europe South America and Australia and are famed for one of the greatest serial acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Europe
South America
Australia
100 Race Horses Expected Here For Fall Classic
Coos County Fair grounds prepare for a large horse racing meet September 11 to 13 with five races daily. Secretary P C Roper says over 100 promising horses will be in the barns and expects record crowds and strong purses of 300 dollars. Jockeys of note will compete amid historically high Northwest horse numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County Fair
Oregon
P. C. Roper
The
Fair Association
Roper
Pacific Northwest
Coos County
Coos Curry County Fair Began In 1912 With Pageant History
The Coos Curry County Fair association formed in 1912, pledging a September 11 12 13 event. Original signers were Myrtle Point residents including L A Roberts and R C Dement, with early members from Marshfield Coquille and Bandon. The first fair drew over 1000 attendees day one and 3000 on final day featuring horse racing, ball game, and numerous exhibits.
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Coos County Fair
Coos- Curry County
W. J. Strong
C. C. Carter
B. B. Bartlett
Ellis Dement
A. R. Davenport
J. L. Lewellen
Henry A. Schroeder
Harrison & Roce
H. A. Guerin
H. Pearce
O. R. Spires
Kirbo
Whitaker
C. A. Gourly
Menttler
Myrtle Point
D J Reese
Marshfield
E E. Weekly
Bridge
Carl L. Davis
A E. Cooneh
Coquille
W Weekly
Gravelford
Garouth Bros
W. O. Cooper
Bandon
R. Clement
Coos-Curry Fair
Myrtle
Bawising
Oer
Rengy
Premium Payments Delay Prompted by Treasurer Notice
A fragmented note indicates premium payments due September 11 12 and 13 with a deadline described as within 38 days after an exhibition. The text shows garbled phrases but centers on payment timing and treasurer involvement.
Board praises fair program and vacation plans
The article notes praise for a fair program and a well balanced entertainment plan prepared for the county during the past year. It mentions the board arranging a vacation period for residents during the fall and outlines a review of the schedule and activities.
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