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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1976
Page
6
Farm Editor Marg Fouche notes Chance the cattle sprite prepares for judging as her owner tends the cow in a clean box stall. The scene recalls a three week pasture period before the return to fair competition and home.
Chance the Holstein, three weeks away from the barn, faces her third life milestone as she heads to the Great Frederick Fair. Raised by Teresa Bowers of Bow Royal Farm, Chance recalls first baths, grass stain removal, and lavish grooming for show readiness, including a Timonium State Fair experience with Bicentennial decorations.
In the Frederick Fair precinct Teresa prepares her Holstein calf Chance for the Pretty Cow Contest Tuesday night. Teresa notes Chance is fat and may affect judging but remains hopeful for a prize amid diligent care and past luck at the fair.
Frederick's Great Frederick Fair board highlights the long serving John T. Best born on a farm near North Market Street now retired from Greyhound and active with the sheriff's department. Also profiled are A Irvin Renn the longest serving member, John Shaw captain of the Montgomery County police, Glenn Trout prominent auctioneer, and Clyde C Crum dairy farmer and Capitol Milk Producers director.
The railroad, trolley system, C & O Canal, National Pike, and Monocacy Trail have altered local life. The upcoming study will explore these forces and the rise of the automobile along with the influential trucking industry in shaping consumer goods transportation.
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