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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
5
The LaPorte County Fair management announces plans to enhance the 1916 fair with expanded departments a revised premium list more entertainment and a faster speed program promising top quality races and features for all ages urging community support and cooperation to create a memorable county event.
Fair time invites all former residents to return and enjoy improvements on the grounds. Grand Army of the Republic members travel free with button proof. New race track, Kaolin surface, and new stable and agricultural hall showcased as part of a long term development plan to make LaPorte County’s fair grounds premier nationwide.
The Fair Association and LaPorte county Indiana Centennial Association schedule a September 1 program marking Indiana’s 100th birthday. Jonathan Jennings chairs a committee that advocated statehood. Congress granted it in 1816 with statehood effective December 11. The day will feature musical performances, addresses by Father John A. Cavanaugh and other speakers, relic displays, and special decorations.
An energetic pitch extols a summer school for men women and youths and a major industrial exchange. It urges attendance at a leading live stock and industrial exposition highlighting the city and promising a memorable family outing and a great community event.
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