Bessey Scott to Exhibit Varied Crafts at Fair
Mendocino County Art Association vice president Bessey Scott will demonstrate crafts at the Redwood Empire Fair this weekend. She will show papier mache hand painted jewelry, butterfly pins, and handmade cards with pressed wild flowers. Scott, a Ukiah resident, is noted for teaching and nursing careers and active in local civic groups. Her hobbies include rock collecting and gardening.
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New Look Parking At Ukiah Fairgrounds
Patrons of this year’s Red wood Empire Fair which opens tonight at the Ukiah Fairgrounds will find a newly surfaced asphalt parking area designed for heavy use by more than 100000 yearly and during the fair. The 650 by 6500 foot lot features 6 inch rock base and a 2 inch plant mix surfacing with concrete header boards and gutters for drainage. Painter Ready Mix is the contractor.
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Indian baskets and collage art on display at 4-H building
A visitor describes Mrs. Scott who hosts a fine collection of Indian baskets dominated by Pomo works, some 100 years old, in her dining room. She also pursues collage, combining garden materials into landscapes, while always eager to learn a new craft. She will demonstrate on the 19th at the 4-H building.
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Jams and Jellies Cakes and Pies Remain Popular
The home arts remain popular with 85 000 competitive entries in 1967 for baking food preservation sewing and preparation, with winners taking 150 620 in cash premiums. A decade earlier cash premiums were 110 000 illustrating continued interest in home arts despite changes in technology.
Arts and Crafts Added to California Fair Activities
Leisuretime activities at California fairs show growing emphasis on arts and crafts. In 1967 cash awards totaling 48 600 were paid for a wide variety of competitions entered by children, reflecting broader support for creative handiwork at public exhibitions.
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Mechanics contests at California fairs award prizes
During 1967 competition at California fairs in agricultural mechanics for 4H Club members and Future Farmers of America, cash prizes totaled 11,595 dollars. School officials say the awards program is a valuable asset in encouraging such skills for rural youth.
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