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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1940
Page
2
A 13 year old girl from Middleport wins the Z Fair Spelling Bee amid odd word phrases and scattered quotes. The fragmentary text mentions a sale at grocers and cake of the week with price 47e, plus unrelated terms and names.
At the fair, Girl Scouts present an indoor camp scene with a fireplace, sleeping bags, and camping gear. Troop 81 leads the display with equipment and demonstrations for outdoor skills, with various troops helping daily through Thursday and into the weekend.
The 84 year old "Little George" Van Etta, longtime manager of the Saute Fair, plans to attend the fair though illness and caretaking duties for his brother Julius threaten his presence. Officials say arrangements may allow him to attend for at least one day, but his exact plans are uncertain.
A group of Syracuse men are attending the seventh annual Conference for Baptist Men sponsored by the New York State Council of Baptist Men. Notable attendees include Philadelphi, Charles Tuyeghast, Willem Marsden, Amos Phipps, and Gremm. The event is supported by local papers and aims to unify ministers and lay leaders across New York.
The ninth annual New York State 4 H revue at the Fair Grounds features 91 Blue Ribbon girls modeling costumes for play work school sleep dress and parties. Selected from a large group, 91 win awards and compete in the state show. A preluding program includes Shirley Anguish Harriss Jones and Miss Potterger. County Court here opens Sept 3 with Judge Eira Hanagan presiding.
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