Smyrna times., 1946-07-18
PLAN FOR KENT
SUSSEX FAIR
Fair To Feature Races, Rides,
Side Shows, Agricultural
and Live Stock Shows
FIREMEN TO PARADE

The great Kent and Sussex Fair
which undoubtedly is the most out
standing event on the Delmarva
Peninsula during the year, will
open Monday night, July 22nd The
opening program will be one of
the nations greatest outdoor spec
tacles, presented by Jack Koch
man worlds champion He'll Driv-
ers. They are rated by critics as
champions in every sense of the
word and noted for their breath
taking chances in stock model cars
and motorcycles. They give a
show jammed with action from
start to finish, representing stunts
designed to entertain the public
with thrills and daredevil stunts.
The attractive purses and special
prizes on the racing card are ex-
pected to draw many new horse
owners to the five-day speed event.
Many of the finest horses racing
on eastern tracks will be entered.
U. S. Army Caravan
When the Fair proper opens on
Tuesday, no one can enter the
grounds without having their at
tention directed to the U. S. Army
Recruiting Caravan. This great ex-
hibit covers 10000 square feet of
space near the main entrance. It
is composed of five lotion tractors
and vans and two staff cars.
Equipment and supplies carried by
the caravan present a cross-section
of the material handled by the sup
ply branches of the Army. Per-
sonnel assigned to the caravan in
cludes eight officers and So enlist
ed men. Practically all of them
had overseas experience during the
war. Because of their first-hand
knowledge of the supplies and
equipment on display, much of
which is being shown to the gen.
eral public for the first time, they
will be able to answer any ques-
tion concerning it's use which may
arise in the minds of persons who
visit. the caravan. Among the
many exhibits will be the highly
publicized 81 NM recoilless rifle
and the rs MN recoilless rifle.
Other items of interest include
mine detector, camouf1age equip
ment, range and patrol radar sets,
flame thrower, flame bomb No.100,
and Is training films depicting op-
GRAFTON of Army Service Forces in
war and peace. These are only a
few of the many exhibits which
will be shown in the six section
display.
Children's Day
AS usual, Tuesday is designated
'Children's Day." Every child un-
der 12 years of age will be admit
ted free to the grounds and grand
stand free, both day and night.
Many special features to please
the youngsters have been arranged
for this day.
Governors Day
Thursday, the most outstanding
day of the week, will be Governors
Day. Governor Walter w. Bacon,
members of his staff and other
state officials, members of the leg
islature and many others promin-
ent in political and business affairs
of the state will be present.
Firemen's Parade
One of the greatest new attrac-
tions will be the Firemen's Parade
to be held on Friday at 1 p. M,
daylight saving time. Firemen's
Day at the Kent-Sussex Fair will
be in honor of all volunteer firemen
an their Ladies Auxiliaries of Del
aware, Eastern Shore of Maryland
and Virginia. This parade promis-
es to be the biggest and most col
orful event ever held on the Del
marva peninsula. Many compan-
les have new equipment and uni
forms, all of which will be proudly
displayed by the volunteer firemen.
To date, many companies, bands
and drum and bugle corps have
accepted the invitation to partici-
pate in this parade. Large cash
prizes and trophies will be award
ed to the participants in the par
ade. All volunteer fire companies,
ladies' auxiliaries bands, and drum
and bugle corps of Delaware,
Maryland and Virginia are eligible
for the awards. The parade will
start promptly at 1 p. M, DIST,
due to the crowded program for
the rest of the day.
Live Stock Show
The livestock show this year
promises to be the largest in the
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