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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1952
Page
2
The fair reported strong livestock show quality with Walters of Sidney winning the Purebred Hereford Grand Championship for the third consecutive year. 4-H entries were up in foods while garden products suffered from early harvest and hail. Exhibits overall were ample though attendance lagged amid limited cash prizes and trophies.
The article lists multiple grand and reserve champions across ram and ewe classes at the 1952 fair sheep show. Notable names include Alice Madden, Don Hawkins, Roxie Chambers, Sidney, Lorenzo, Wendell Paris, and John Ommen, with awards in lambs, over two years, breeding rams, and flock competition. Open class honours also note champions and reserves from Lodgepole and First State Bank trophies.
Wilmer Brauer is pictured with his Grand Champion stallion which won the horse competition at the Cheyenne County Fair. The entry outshone a field of high quality horses in the event. Photo by Thompson.
The 1952 Cheyenne County Fair featured strong women’s extension and open class entries. Du Cum Club earned a Grand Champion for a map themed booth. blue ribbons went to Goal Gamers and Bakers Dozen clubs. red and white ribbons awarded to several other clubs and individuals. Mrs. Floyd Treblick of Lodgepole claimed the National Crochet Contest trophy after earlier county honors.
The Lodgepole Girl Scouts gathered at Mae Zalesky's home on August 19. They opened with Be Kind Be Fair, conducted roll call and treasurer's report, and closed by singing Taps. Jackie Lindiey reported.
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