1956 4-State Sport(s) Show
The 4-State Sport(s) Show in 1957 was the third show. On this page are newspaper articles about the show, notes from the committee that ran the show, and other notable administration documents connected with the show.
The final numbers for attendance are not listed but they are noted as being record-breaking. Other numbers noted were that 133 ducks were taken, and 300 trout were fished.
This article notes the expenses and gross income of the 1957 show. It then states that a fair portion of income will be used for the Willing Workers of Wildlife clubs and explains the program.
This meeting helped settle what exhibits and attractions would be at the show and the tasks the committee members would take on such as ticket sales.
This meeting helped settle what exhibits and attractions would be at the show and the tasks the committee members would take on such as ticket sales.
This meeting focused more on the financials, such as the cost of entertainment and how much outside tent space would sell for.
One of the big attractions in this year’s show is that Sparky the seal will appear and perform tricks.
This article lists some of the shows and exhibits in the 1957 show: Champion Duck Caller Pat Peacock, a bait casting exhibit, Sparky the seal, an indoor turkey shoot, and wildlife movies and cartoons.
A letter from the Booth chairman that explains exhibit space will be based on a drawing, and that those that want to select their booth space need to be at a meeting.
This is a list of those who were initially chairmen of the 1957 show back in October 1956, this later changed as the 1957 show got closer.
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