The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1938-09-01
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HUGE EXHIBIT ENTRIES
Stock Barns and
Other Buildings
Filled To Overlooking

Stearns County's thirty-sixth an
nual fair and seventh annual flow
er show, ended Tuesday night, was
proclaimed one Of the best fairs ev-
err held here. Despite the rain
Tuesday morning, which made 1t
necessary to omit the afternoon
show, the fair was a success both
from standpoint of attendance and
exhibits.
Exhibits in all departments were
larger this year than for several
years past, and all exhibits were
Of better quality and finely arrang-
ed. The livestock barns were fill
ed to overlooking and poultry en-
tries overlooked from the poultry
building.
All stage acts, furnished by De-
Waldo, were of high quality, and
the Model T. Derby and the base
ball game added greatly to this
years entertainment feature. Wis
itors to the fair generally agree that
this years fair was better than it
has been for several years.
Music for the grandstand perfor-
mances was furnished by the Sank
Centre Legion band and the boys
and girls municipal band, under the
direction Of p. w. Hanson.
The Frisk greater shows were the
feature attraction Of the midway,
furnishing shows and rides for
those inclined to enjoy that kind Of
entertainment.
Total number Of entries in all de-
partments except the All and rur-
al school departments totalled 1893.
Model T. Derby
Monday afternoons Model T
Derby was a classic, and it provid-
ed some very fine entertainment for
Fair visitors. Interest was keen in
this event and there were thrills
aplenty. Pike Neal and Rich OF
tie were disqualified in the race ow-
ing to a broken wheel, caused
when they attempted to make the
round at the west end of the track.
Verne Vogel won the derby, with
the official time of II minutes, "a
seconds. G. A. (Shorty) Bokinski
and his mascot and Irve Nelson,
and his mechanic, L. o. Gray, tied
for second place. Two laps around
the half-mile track broke the tie
and warded second place to Bokin-
ski and third place to Nelson. The
derby consisted of ten laps, dis
lance of five miles, around the
| track.
The derby slated for Tuesday af-
ternoon was postponed to the eve
ming program owing to rain. Spec
tators claim this race was much
better than the Monday afternoon
derby, which had the interest Of
the large number Of fair visitors
in the grandstand. The second race
was won by Vern Vogel and his
mechanic, Chermak, in II minutes
and 2 seconds. Pike Neal and his
mechanic, Rich Otte, who lost in
the first race with a broken wheel,
came in second. Their official time
was II minutes and 8 seconds. Erve
Nelson and mechanic, L. o. Gray,
again copied third place, with the
official time record Of IL minutes
and II seconds. w. M. Parker was
Judge of both derbies. Alex Ben
son, Of this city, Editor Carl Carl
son, Of Melrose, and Mr.. Scott, of
Owatonna, were the official timers.
Seventh Annual Flower Show
Hundreds viewed during the
three days of the Stearns County
Fair the fine quality exhibits Of the
7th annual Flower Show. Mrs.
Klonne reported a total Of 120 en-
tries in the show this year. The
break down comes in " cut flow
err exhibits and a potted entries.
can unusual amount of potted
plants" said Mrs. Klonne. While
the entries did not come near
matching last years total, set at
28O, a ten day loss in time contri-
buted heavily the department be-
lieved. Last year the fair was ten
days earlier. Hot, dry weather the
few days have matured the flow
ers quickly, they said at the dis
play. Again the cleverly designed
rock garden, with the flower show.
attracted eager visitors. A stream
Of running water, trickling down a
rocky pass, into q gold fish pond
below, enlivened interest. A new
departure in rock garden construc-
ton was made this year when the
garden was filled with varying
snecie of cacti.
Conservation Exhibit
Sportsmen were eagerly drinking
In the informative, educational dis
play Of the Conservation exhibit.
The exhibit, shown through the CO.
operation Of the Minnesota State
Game and Fish department, was
manned by George Schurrer, Of St.
Cloud. Attracting widespread at
tention was a simple structure, de-
signed to serve as protection and
feeder for game birds. The shelter
as shown Is easily erected, with the
aid of few poles to furnish a
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