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' ' ' • •.•'•« "ii'j •.!-vvT' y» Grand Champion Hogs Uoi*S€^ r ^ * v; SV ; Show In-action Participation Is Important PAT GOURLEY IS shown above with his 1967 grand champion pen of three market hogs. He has an admirer peeking over the plaque during the 1967 county fair. hy Enter Project In A Co Why go into the show ring, or enter cookies in the 4-H cooking? Why try to block a sheep against the clock or enter the 4-H rate-of-gain competition? Youth development? Yes, and more. The 1968 McHenry County Fair nears, a time when more than 1,300 boys and girls will use this colorful event as a 4-H Showcase for their projects, their talents - their hopes and fears go on the line against others equally talented, equally hard-working. Why? Showing and exhibiting-participationdevelops responsibility. Self-confidence and poise come from knowing a job is well done. Competition, one trait that serves as a whetstone to young and old, has made this^country better; boys and girls certainly find competition in the 4-H ring! Courtesy, courage and ability to stay cool are inspiring characteristics. Youths who exhibit-who The FAIR Qoti [ DOORWAYS DOES NOf~DARKEN THE HOME. Phone, Write or See Ue a6 the Fatf LOUVRES MAKE THE 08FFERENCI AWNINGS. INC. Act Now and Save Money FONTANA, WIS. (PH. AC 414) 275-2176 One of the growing areas of interest among 4-H members is the horse and pony show. As McHenry county residents become more urbanized, it might seem the interest in horses would lag. However, judging by response to the horse and pony 4-H projects, it is apparent many people who live in the small towns and cities--or on U Dairy Promotion Is Acquiring New Dimension Dairy pro motion at the* McHenry County Fair acquires an added dimension this year. Helping Mary Rath, our new . McHenry County Dairy Princess, will be Phyllis Stremming, reigning Illinois Dairy Princess. Mary won her crown at the Dairy Promotion Council contest in late June. Phyllis is nearing the end of her reign. She'll be here Friday afternoon and evening, Aug. 2 to join in fair-time promotion. The milk punch mixing session will be conducted at the fair several times. Milk will be distributed throughout the fair, and of course the 4-H booth in Massey Hall undoubtedly will feature milk! Mary has been making appearances since her crowning. Her sponsor at the local contest was the Federal Land Bank Association. She'll also vie in the state ADA of Illinois contest in August. Runnerup was Mary Ann Stilling. Both girls are from McHenry. compete-develop and acquire good character traits that help them all through life. Accepting victory, as well as defeat, is an important part of character development. Personal growth, as well as increased knowledge and understanding of a project, comes in preparing for competitive encounters. Yes, 4-H helps develop patience, understanding and skills to do better in the next competitive arena. More capable, more responsible, more mature young men and women are the sure results. acreages but have city jobslike the riding type of pet! The 4-H horse and pony show at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 is open to 4-H club members in McHenry county who keep "feed records on their horse projects. The show starts with three halter classes. Each horse project is judged individually on conditio'h, grooming and cleanliness. Mrs. Norma Luedtke is superintendent and LeRoy Eddy is ringmaster. J u n i o r a n d s e n i o r showmanship competition follows the halter class judging. The judging is based on how each child handles his horse or pony. Showmanship has five classes. Eight performance classes will concluae the big day. They include speed and action, pleasure pony, handy horse or pony, junior rider, pleasure horse, package race, senior rider pleasure, barrel race and trail class. •»The package race should provide added interest since riders ride to the end of the arena, open a package, put on the apparel and lead their horse back to the finish line! Fair Visitors Will Salute State's Birthday At the McHenry County Fair, the 35,000 visitors will gee many signs saluting Illinois on its 150th birthday! In this Sesquicentennial year, the fair is sponsoring the official Illinois Sesquicentennial play at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 - final day of the fair. The grandstand is free at the fair this year so the only cost is the gate admission of $1, andof course a great many people purchase season passes. The play takes the audience from the Revolutionary War to the United Nations and ends with ac challenge that today's problems have created another wilderness confronting society. Title of this production by the Repertory Theatre company from Illinois State Normal University is "Make Her Wilderness Like Eden." - The play is cleverly staged; with costumes, props, slides,. IN-ACTION PARTICIPATION is one important facet of 4-H. Pedersen, rear center, was the 1967 winner. This shows participants in the sheep blocking contest. Connie music, familiar ballads and dancing. It capsulizes events and personalities from 150 years of the Prairie State's history. Moments of keen suspense and haunting tragedy are in this presentation - sure to be one of the big events at this 20th McHenry County Fair The passage of the 1920s roars in like a tidal wave. Flagpole sitting and dance marathons are moved aside with World - War II and dedication to victory. Fair Association President W e ' l l Be At The By the Information Booth • 19WREY • LBRAN! • KIMBALL • STORY & CLARK THE BIG NAMES IN ©1GANS and PIAN@S Tri County Organ Studo®, Inc. ALGONQUIN, ILLINOIS Childrens' Day Slated For Fair An a t t r a c t i o n all the youngsters look forward to will be held on Friday afternoon, Aug. 2, at the McHenry County Fair! This is "Children's Day" when prices on rides at the carnival are reduced. Don Hansen, Fair Association ^president, issues a speftial invitation for children (of all ages) to come to the fair anytime August 1-4--and especially on "Children's Day." Good rides, well-maintained and neatly kept, are a "must" at the McHenry County nair. Board members insist on it. "Beauties of Illinois" in a salute to the Sesquicentennial theme of this year's fair. Altogether, the 35 presidents of the United States have had 122 children (72 sons and 50 daughters). The stars in the American flag do not represent specific states in the Union. , Cadillac Mountain, Mount Desert Island, Maine, is the highest point on the Atlantic coast of the United States. DON HANSEN, who operates a dairy form north of Woodstock is president of the McHenry County Fair Association and one of the more than 100 volunteer workers who make the fair a success. iss Congeniality Ml Be S e l e c t i o n o f a M i s s Congeniality will be one of the pleasant tasks assigned the 13 Miss McHenry County candidates as they strive toward the Miss McHenry County title. Tne 13 representatives of county communities have been TT®2> TTEHll MILLI IDS 8c FRUEN 4105 W. CRYSTAL GRAINS McHENRY, ILL. together frequently this month for parades, television appear-ances and rehearsal planning. The- winner of the Miss Congeniality title will be determined by a vote of the contestants themselves. The candidates will appear on the WREX-TV this Friday at 12:05 p.m. to talk about the upcoming McHenry County Fair. The fair is Aug. 1-4 and the Miss McHenry County pageant will be held on opening night. A special invitation has been sent Judi Ford, newly-chosen Miss Illinois, to attend the finals here. Judi served as a judge at the preliminaries on July 10. Her mother, will replace her on the judge's panel. Judi, Belvidere blonde beauty, is preparing for the Miss America contest this fall. Mrs. Dorothy Kleckner is chairman of the Miss McHenry County pageant and is developing the theme, Four Categories Will Comprise Fair Olympics Dashes, the McHenry county mile run, intertown relays and Little League baseball team relays: Those four main categories comprise the 1968 McHenry County Fair Junior Olympics on Saturday, Aug. 3. Races start at 10 a.m. and are open to McHenry county residents only. Bob Thompson is chairman, and he says contestants must file an entry blank (at the fair office on the fairgrounds by Thursday evening. The office is open now. Contestants report to the fairgrounds, by the grandstand, by 9:45 a.m. on Saturday. Intertown relay race is 880 yards with each member running 220 yards. The Little League relay will be a shuttle type race over 300 yards. Each boy will cover 75 yards. In dashes, races are by age groups - for both boys and girls. An open class 440-yard dash is an added a t t r a c t i o n for boys, and one of the highlights of the Olympics is the mile run. Interview Show Details Are Told . Ralph Ostrander will be broadcasting from the McHenry County Fair for the 20th year. Ostrander will handle an interview show direct from the fairgrounds on Thursday and Friday of the Fair, Aug. 1-2, for WKRS, Waukegan, 1220 on the radio dail. Ostrander recalled that he has interviewed over 1,300 people on the radio from the fair. He will broadcast live from the fairgrounds at 1:15 p.m.; 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Ralph will conduct his freckle contests for the tenth year! DOI T MISS OUR EXHEIQT We would like to talk to you about your needs, whether it be new or used equipment we'll have it. Fill IUIPMENT, Rt. 47 312-669-5146 HUNTLEY YOUR INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DEALER IN McHENRY COUNTY illELii®! Visit Our Booth and see #@©tery Dr. Si J0MF0RT '99 with a saraip!© ftrunk showing of a complete line of Dr. Scholl FOOTWEAR Also, sample showing from the ACMf BOOT CO World's largest boot makers. Register for FREE Elec. Massager and FREE pair of ACME BOOTS. Free gift to all! Sheryl Kohel -KC 743 McHenry ;§>®e A M C^3Q K--) • • At The Fair! MASSEY HALL Don't Miss Our Beautiful Display L"S TVWoodstock 338-4014 VII IT THE iii and HE kn • • HOMES -- • FARM BUILDINGS EXCAVATING & TRENCHING Contractors • SEPTIC SYSTEM SE R0HMER & N Marengo 568-7131 338-2235 Woodstock Visit Our Display in Exhibit Hall Red Jaekef Pumps -- Aqua-Pure Water Pilfers, working models of pumps shown in exfoibiff -- X Ask abou? Mess; Type Tanks with floats inside ... for cleaner and more water. McHenry &oity Co) d 2'/j miles West of McHenry in Village of McCullom Lake Phones: Bus. 385-5252 -- Rs. 385-0713 To of fur Friends Be Sure to See the FS Plow Sole Anhydrous Applicator On Display at the Fair ;E\W FS, 11®. - Woodstock -- Marengo -- McHenry Slip, Visit "Jeep" Exhibit See the New JSIBTIIS Series, the Jeep llf&GONEERS and the I@@b 1LADIAT0R Trucks You'll be surprised if you haven't taken a close look at them before! We are Celebrating Our 20th Year See You At The Fair McHENRY GARAiE 926 FRONT STREET -- 385-0403 -- McHENRY WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS MARLOWE Feed & H See Our Display of Baby Chicks WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE! HUNTLEY (312) 669-5177 b rl