Du Quoin State Fair Sparks Movie Like Night
Nancy Abazoris describes the Du Quoin fair with filmic energy as Young Americans perform before families. Scenes include stage shows beside a moonlit race track, colorful midway lights, and homemaker displays in Exhibition Hall with creative cake designs and canning ideas.
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Nancy Abazoris
Pat Boone
Steve Lawrence
Boone
du Quoin
Carbondale Park District
Hollywood
Southern Illinois
Eydie Gorme
Eydie
Steve
Miss Gorme
Hayes Haven
Hayes
Don Hayes
Gene Hayes
Mrs. Ervin Keeps Faith in Harness Victory Lane at Du Quoin
Mrs. Frank Ervin of Pekin celebrates Kerry Way’s 1:58.4 Hambletonian win, the latest in 37 years of following her husband in harness racing. She plans to stay for the sport, drawn by the electric winner’s circle and memories of Bret Hanover and past victories. Governor Kerner congratulates her as she divides attention between Du Quoin and Kansas City.
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Pekin
Victory Lane
Kerry Way
Ervin
Mrs. Ervin
Otto Kerner
Diller Hanover
Bret Hanover
du Quoin
Kansas City
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