Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-12

to the programs, I am not in posi-
tion to make any specific criticism
but in a general way, I would say
this: 1t the programs of the past
have not proved all they ought to
be, then we might easily cast about
and see ii there is an alternative
plan. Take the money used for
auto races, say, and put 1T into free
features OF open air acts seen So
often in other fairs. Keep the
standard high and clean and make
it something that will interest
especially the women and children.
7 believe the fair ought to be retained
and also believe it is destined to
be a big feature for Douglas
T. T. Schofield,. manager OF the
j. c. Penney store, said: "If you
want my answer when consider the
question from the purely selfish
viewpoint, will say discontinue the
fair. But I shall answer the ques-
ton from what 1 regard the unselfish
viewpoint viewpoint CT what is
best for the community. On that
basis, without any question we ought
to find some method to continue the
fair. Perhaps the manager policy is
the way, but that is not the question
to be answered first. The first thing
to settle is to continue or discontinue
the fair. That having been decided,
and having answered that in favor
of continuance, the next thing is the
method OF procedure. That can be
determined by careful thought and
il the directors believe manager
is the solution, then put the money
required for that purpose INFO getting
a capable manager and let him put
on the fair. NYes, let us. retain the
fair"
A. G.. Garcia, dealer in household
goods, at 837 G avenue, said: "I've
always been in favor OF the fair and
am yet. 1 always contribute what
L can and will. again. I'm in favor
of keeping the fair"
Nose Kline, of the Douglas Furni-
ture and Outfitting company, said:
IT do not regard the fair as a draw
ing power for trade for me but I
believe it is, a good thing ror the
city. In fact, I think that during
the days of the fair it cuts trade
but even so think we ought to have
the fair continued Z
G. 0. Bohannon, the grocer, said:
''The fair loses me money because
the people spend less those days as
they go to the fair and eat from
the lunch counters and other ways
but I think it is best to continue the
fair and, as have done before,
I would do what I can to help it
along"
The foregoing statements from
business men willing to- be quoted
on their position indicates what prob
ably is a fair cross-section OF the
sentiment toward the question OF
continuing or dropping the fair. Some,
of the men quoted said that they
did not regard it as necessary for a
delegation to be present for the
directors to decide the problem. One
put it this way: Personally, I have
faith in the business men who man
age the fair board, the Chamber OF
Commerce, the Climate club and
other OF the organizations That are
trying to make Douglas better
place in which to have a home. /
would consider it as an impolite act
to attend all their sessions and watch
their proceedings as though I was
suspicious OF their ability. / do not
intend to be present at the next
called meeting because it is not neces-
sary. The men who conduct those
affairs have Douglas welfare at
heart and I know when they think it
over. seriously they will vote to con-
tinue the fair, even If some OF us
have to dig down in the old weasel
skin purse for a few more dimes"