The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-10-12

eQ, DOCN IN Oruef TO give more SlSHL-
ly level and also to render walking
more comfortable. At present the re-
Gently plowed ground is rough and
uneven. The leveling process could
be followed by the planting Of some
strong sod-producing grass. Much of
this grading and leveling work could
be done this fall.
Caretaker Suggested
1t has been suggested that care
taker be employed to look after the
grounds at all times, such person to
be also employed in improvement
work about the grounds.
More Chairs Needed
The 800 chairs purchased this year
will be inadequate if the grand stand
is given normal patronage and an
other 100 should be purchased before
next year.
Additional Assistants
While splendid organization was
developed at this years fair several
additions are needed before another
fair is held. There should be super
intendent Of program who might also
act as superintendent of speed.
This official could make out the pro-
gram Of races and other attractions,
see that every part of the program is
ready on time and is carried out and
in all ways facilitate the smooth and
operation Of the program.
Another much needed official is
superintendent of concessions to book,
negotiate with and regulate conces-
sions Of all kinds and also handle the
carnival or similar entertainment fea
lures. He could look after the issu-
ance of passes, insure cleanup of the
premises and in other ways greatly
facilitate the conduct Of the fair The
secretary was obliged to handle all
this detail work in addition to many
other duties this year but with the
growth of the fair and it's attractions
another helper will be urgently need
ed.
Automobiles
The handling of automobiles is
bound to furnish problem. The fair
began this season with an admission
charge for automobiles. This caused
some objection and, in view of the
weather conditions, the automobile
charge was discarded Other fairs,
however, charge an admission for all
vehicles.
If automobiles are admitted free,
the fair grows and the weather is fav-
orable, the parking of cars will be a
serious problem. A superintendent of
traffic should be appointed, with an
adequate staff, to direct the move
ments Of cars and insure the utiliza-
ton of all possible space and also
prevent the streets becoming congest-
ed and the open parts of the grounds
rrnWIa6 with birae
Better Gate Facilities
With a rush Of traffic the space in
front of the main gates is altogether
too small. The fair sized crowd that
attended the fair Sept. IA so congest-
that the condition was a serious pro-
blem. With the large crowds expect
ed in the future the condition may
well become disastrous.
More Fireworks
The fire works attraction proved
surprisingly great success this year
Fireworks should be shown every ac-
tive night of the fair hereafter
Judging by the many inquiries heard
at the recent fair the fire works will
bring in the evening crowds and much
more than pay for the added cost of
the attraction.
Community Exhibits
Community exhibits proved great
success this year, Douglas, Velva and
Van Hook and John REM of Minot
providing splendid booths that were
noteworthy attractions. There is a
disposition to enlarge this field next
year and the fair board should foster
this interest in the" communities both
in and outside of Ward county in
every possible manner.
State Aid Desired
A definite and sustained effort
shiuld be made to obtain state aid,
such as the fairs at Fargo, Grand
Forks and Mandan receive. The fair
should be made a district fair for
northwestern North Dakota, at least
and the scope of it's work extended in
line with the widespread interest
manifested in it. The state budget
board meets in November and the fair
board should make arrangements to
go before the state board and press
it's claims to substantial recognition.
This campaign should also be carried
to Bismarck and to the state legisla-
ture at it's coming session.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the secretary wishes
to congratulate the board upon the
splendid record made this year and
the noteworthy achievements accom-
plished under adverse circumstances.
1t is record Of which to be proud.
The fair is fortunate in having board
composed Of able, progressive and
public spirited men and the future Of
the institution is assured when in such
hands.
Carl w. Mason, Secretary.