!PENNA. 5 DAYS 6 NIGHTS. ARRANGED WITH When you look over this newspaper and discover the outstanding attractions which have been engaged to appear at the 1963 Great Bloomsburg Fair for the Grandstand Show at night and also the afternoon attractions, we know that you will want to make plans to come to the Fair several times during the week. We suggest that you buy your tickets early, for choice seats, and plan to see several of the very fine productions. Mail the coupon on page 3 now for choice Grandstand seats. YOU IN MIND FEATURING THE FINEST IN THE ENTERTAINMENT FIELD MONDAY-TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY THU RSDA Y-F RI DA Y-SATU RDA Y SEPTEMBER 23-24-25 SEPTEMBER 26-27-28 MONDAY-ONE SHOW ONLY AT 7:30 P. M. Tuesday and Wednesday-Two shows each night, 6:45 and 9: 15 P. M. TWO SHOWS EACH NIGHT AT 6:45 AND 9:15 P. M. THE LENNON SISTERS FRANK FONTAINE In Person 11 Singing Stars of The Lawrence Welk Show11 as "Crazy Guggenheim" Surrounded in melody since early infancy, singing is a natural thing with the Lennon Sisters. Besides their appearances on the Welk show, the girls have made many recordings, and often accompany the Welkmen on cross-country tours. As one of the nation's outstanding personal appearance attractions by themselves, their own personal concert appearances have never failed to break record after record wherever they are booked, in their fans' ardent desire to see and hear "television's beloved trio." Don't miss them at the Great Bloomsburg Fair-you get the Lennon Sisters plus the complete grandstand show as pictured on Page 2. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Non-Profit Org. Permit No. 39 Bloomsburg, Pa. In Person Comedy Star of the Jackie Gleason Show Show business is the heritage of Frank Fontaine, the versatile comedian who has tickled the nation's TV funnybone so successfully on Jackie Gleason's "American Scene Magazine" TV show. About a year ago a whole new aspect of entertainment opened up for Frank. In addition to doing impressions from the throat he discovered and developed a fine singing voice. Public response was so overwhelming following the first try out on the Jackie Gleason show that he has become America's No. 1 singing attraction. A rare opportunity awaits you at the Great Bloomsburg Fair. You get Frankie Fontaine plus the complete Grandstand Show as pictured on Page 2. TO BUY ADVANCE SALE Rural Star Route TICKETS P. 0. Boxholder See Opens MON. SEPT. 23 Panel on inside Page 3 JUST JAMIE-Winner of the 1962 two-year-old Colt Trot, owned by Mahoney Stables, Plumville, Pa. Eligible to race in 1963 Bloomsburg Fair Stake for three-year-old Trotters. Closes SAT. (MIDNIGHT) SEPT. 28 BLOOMSBURG FAIR NEWS Page 2 1963 Hal Sands' MANHATTAN ROCKETTES Famed precision dancers ... - beautiful girls. The Manhattan Rockettes make up one of the most consistently crowd - pleasing ensembles in the world of entertainment. Beautiful music, beautiful c o s t u m e s, renowned for their creative dance interpretations and sheer beauty of performance and these daring darlings are all in the Big Grandstand N i g h t Show every night-Monday thru Saturday. ELKINS SISTERS In Person In Person Singers - Comedians - Acrobats - as well as Musicians, from Stockholm, Sweden. Stars of "Ed Sullivan's TV Show" the Three Bragazzi are a team of comic pantomimists and knockout artists. "There is never a dull moment when they are on stage!" Move over Paladin and Roy Rogers ! Here comes Tony and Inga Smaha-it's Europe's World Famous experts in the art of dressage. They put their High School horses, "Fascination" and "Golden Sunset" through paces you never believed possible. "Beauty in Movement"-The Elkin Sisters, a trio of seemingly boneless Austrian femme, whose "Symphony in Acrobatics" is a great attraction in all phases of visual entertainment. Three dolls who can twist into any shape or position. One of the slickest aero acts in the nitery rounds today. WES HARRISON GUS AUGSPURG'S THE DORNAN BROTHERS 11 Mr. Sound Effects In Person 11 In Person Jungle Wonders In Person In Person "The Big Duck Hunt" starring Wes Harrisonrecreating the sound of transportation used by five hunters on their way to a duck blind. Hilarious beyond description. A showstopper who has to beg off to allow the headliners to come on. Wes provided the sounds for Walt Disney's "Peter Pan" and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." We know you have seen every type of animal that performs, but you have never seen anything like the Augspurg "School Days," "A Day In The Baboon School." It is completely different from any other animal act, and has boomeranged into national publicity. Two other characters - a Baboon and a Great Danehave a leading role in this little playlet. BIG MIDWAY ALL GRANDSTAND NIGHT SHOWS CHILDREN'S DAYS RAIN or SHINE Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday are Children's Days. School children are admitted free throughout the week. Teachers, upon proper identification from their schools are, granted free admission on school days only. More rides, more shows and more entertainment are in store for the thousands who visit the Midway at the Fair. Reduced rates on rides on Children's Days at special hours of the day. Opens MON. SEPT. 23 Closes SAT. Comedy - Singing- Dancing-Audience Participation-Comedy Skits-Impressions-Pantomime. A complete show in itself. "The funniest act in show business." "Their nonsense could warm up an igloo." Two of the most relaxed gentlemen in the business, whose efforts are absolutely hilarious. {MIDNIGHT) SEPT. 28 BLOOMSBURG FAIR NEWS 1963 The Great Bloomsburg Fair offers thousands of exhibits Educational, Agricultural, Fruit, Livestock, Poultry, Dog, Home Making, Arts and Crafts, Hobbies, Floral, and Farm Implements. The picture story on the following pages shows the magnitude and scope of features you will see at the Great Bloomsburg Fair. All exhibits are housed in permanent buildings and no admission charge is made. Entertainment is also provided daily in the open air arena by high school bands throughout the state. Page 3 HARNESS RACING PROGRAM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 - $ $ $ $ 1,000 8,700 7,500 1,000 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - 1 :30 P. M. (Pace) NW of $1,500.00 --- - --- --- -------- ---- - ------ -2 yr. Trot, Fillies, Stake No. 18 __________ ________ Est. 3 yr. Pace, Colts, Stake No. 17 __________________ _ Est. 2 yr. Trot, Colts, Stake No. 18 __________________ _ Est. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - ~l 1 :30 P. M. (Trot) NW of $1,500.00 -------- - - - - -- - ---------------2 yr. Pace, Fillies, Stake No. 18 __________________ Est. 3 yr. Trot, Colts , Stake No. 17 ________________ ___ Est. (Pace ) NW of $15,000.00 -------------------- - -------- 1 :30 P. M. Free-For-All Trot - --- - - --- - ------------------------- -2 yr. Pace, Colts, Stake No. 18 __________ __________ Est. 3 yr. Trot, Fillies, Stake No. 17 ___ ____________ ___ Est. 3 yr. Pace, Fillies, Stake No. 17 ___ ______ _________ Est. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - $ 1,000 $ 7,600 $10,400 $ 9,100 $ 1,000 $12,900 $ 8,100 $ 8,900 1 :30 P. M. (Pace) NW of $5,000.00 ------------------------------- $ 1,000 (Trot) NW of $10,000.00 --- --- ----- -------- - ----- ------ $ 1,000 Free-For-All Pace - -- - -------------------------------- $ 1,000 High School Bands Provide Entertainment TO ORDER Choice· GRAND STAND SEATS Dog Show FILL OUT AND MAIL THIS COUPON LIVESTOCK SHOW Grand Champion Holstein, 1962 To CORTEZ C. HARTMAN, Supt. of Grandstand Box 479, BLOOMSBURG, PENNA. Mailing of tickets will start September 9, 1963. No telephone orders will be accepted until Monday, September 23, 1963. Mail orders will be filled in the order in which they are received. Make remittance payable to Bloomsburg Fair. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Holders of tickets for the 9:15 p. m. Show (Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., and Sat. evenings) will be admitted Free to the grounds after 7:30 p. m. Farm Machinery Row YOU CAN ALSO BUY TICKETS AT FAIR GROUND BOX OFFICE STARTING SEPT. 7 HOURS: SA TU RDA YS 9 A. M. - 5 P. M. MONDAY '.fHRU FRIDAY: 3 P.M.-5 P.M. Hobby Show ---..---. ·-----i The enclosed remittance of $ ___________ _ is to cover cost of Grandstand Reserve Seat tickets as indicated below: Reserved Seats for Harness Races and Vaudeville No. Wanted _____________ @) $1.50 each O Tues. O Wed. □ Thur. □ Fri. Mark an (x) in square above for day wanted. Reserved Seats for Midget Auto Races No. Wanted ______________ @ $3.00 each (Saturday Afternoon) Reserved Seats for Night Revue No. Wanted ____________ @ $1.50 each Directors Grand Award Presented for Outstanding Exhibits FAIR DIRECTORS, PERSONNEL View of Crowds at 1962 Fair J . Howard Deily, president; Arthur R. Appleman, Jr., vice-president; D. R. Kressler, secretary; 0 . Evans Shipman, treasurer; M. Paul Whitenight, superintendent of concessions and farm implements; Arthur R. Appleman, Jr., superintendent of parking and police; John F. Boyer, superintendent of agriculture, fruit and home making; J. Fred Giger, superintendent of livestock; Cortez C. Hartman, superintendent of grandstand; George R. Pugh, superintendent of home arts and crafts and hobby show; James C. Stradling, superintendent of flower show; Maynard P. Mordan, race secretary; L. A. Zimmer, superintendent of ticket takers. Director of Publicity and Advertising, C. Harold Bankes. Night Show Producer, General Artists Corporation, New York City. Opens MON. SEPT. 23 Mon. Eve. (7:30 p. m.) Featuring "The Lennon Sisters" Tues. Eve. (6:45 p. m.) Featuring "The Lennon Sisters" Tues. Eve. (9:15 p. m.) Featuring "The Lennon Sisters" Wed. Eve. (6:45 p. m .) Featuring "The Lennon Sisters" Wed. Eve. (9:15 p. m.) Featuring "The Lennon Sisters" Thur. Eve. (6:45 p. m.) Featuring "The Frank Fontaine Show" Thur. Eve. (9:15 p. m.) Featuring "The Frank Fontaine Show" Fri. Eve. (6:45 p. m.) Featuring "The Frank Fontaine Show" Fri. Eve. (9:15 p. m.) Featuring "The Frank Fontaine Show" Sat. Eve. (6:45 p. m.) Featuring "The Frank Fontaine Show" Sat. Eve. (9:15 p. m.) Featuring "The Frank Fontaine Show" Chair Seats on track Tues., Wed., Thur., Fri., and Sat., at $1.50 each. NAME (Print) ADDRESS (Street) CITY Enclose remittance and a self-addressed envleope OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE BELOW Received Closes SAT. Filled By Mailed Section Row I Ticket Numbers I (MIDNIGHT) SEPT. 28 Page 4 BLOOMSBURG FAIR NEWS 1963 OUT OF THIS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT AFTERNOONS ONLY TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY SUZI ARDEN In Person When this vivacious little redhead steps into the spotlight, expect the fireworks to start! Her boundless energy and infectious, swinging style have transformed the most sedate audiences into singing, swaying, hand-clapping frenzy ! This talent for carrying an audience is rare-but Suzi has it to the nth degree. "The Most Vivacious and Untiring Performer In Show Business." THE BONELLl'S ON STAGE - IN PERSON In Person BETWEEN HARNESS RACING EVENTS A musical family has turned an instrumental foursome into one of the finest novelty acts in the entertainment world today. Not only top musicians, but they prove adept at dancing, singing, and comedy as well. Surprises galore and whimsical comedy in just the right places keep the act at a terrific pace giving the flavor of "the good old vaudeville days." Mail the coupon on Page 3 today for choice grandstand seats for the afternoons and nights you visit THE GREAT BLOOMSBURG FAIR. 1963 BLOOMSBURG FAIR, Sept. 23 to 28 MIDGET AUTO RACING - Saturday Afternoon, September 28 - 1 :00 P. M. TICKET INFORMATION ADMISSION TO FAIRGROUNDS. 60 cents (Day or Night) (children under 14 Free). ADMISSION TO PARKING LOT: 50 cents (Day or Night). ADMISSION TO GRANDSTAND: General Admission, Paddock, or Bleachers $1.00; Reserved Seats (Day or Night) $1.50; Saturday Auto Races (All Seats Reserved) $3.00; Auto Races (Bleachers) $2.00; Auto Races (Paddock) $1.50; Chair Seats on Track except Monday Night $1.50. SPECIAL CHILDREN'S DAYS Tuesday, September 24th- Columbia County Thursday, September 26th- Counties of Northeast Friday, September 27th - Counties of Southwest VESPER SERVICES Sunday, September 22- 6:30 P. M. HARNESS RACING PROGRAM Tuesday Through Friday - 1 :30 P. M. Following Friday's Race Program, Cavalcade of High School Bands and Parade of Prize Winning Livestock (Two Features for One Admission Price) See Page 3 for complete race program MIDGET AUTO RACES Saturday, September 28 Time Trials 1:00 P.M. Races Start 2:00 P.M. Cotton Bag Sewing Contest Baby Beef Show Grand Champion 1962 4-H ~-,r .:._ ~, 7'. ~ , ""~ GRANDSTAND NIGHT SHOW Monday, September 23 (one show only) 7:30 P. M. Tuesday and Wednesday, September 24 and 25 Two Shows Each Night-6:45 and 9:15 P. M. Featuring THE LENNON SISTERS Plus the Complete Grandstand Show Thursday- Friday- Saturday September 26-27-28 Two Shows Each Night-6:45 and 9:15 P. M. Featuring FRANK FONTAINE Plus the Complete Grandstand Show Fruit-Homemaking Department Flower Show EXHIBITS Grange Exhibits Horses and Cattle Home Arts and Crafts Registered Beef Breeds National Cotton Bag Registered Sheep Sewing Contest Registered Swine Hobby Show-Flower Show Poultry-Rabbits Agriculture Exhibits-Fruit School Exhibits-4-H Clubs Dog Show -Home Making JUDGING Shorthorns, 4-H Baby Beef, Brown SwissTuesday, September 24 Guernseys, Holstein-Friesian, Ayrshires, J erseys-Wednesday, September 25 Aberdeen-Angus, Herefords-Thursday, September 26 Horse Pulling Contest-Thursday, September 26 Sheep-Thursday, Septemoer 26 Swine-Wednesday, September 25 Poultry-Judging begins Tuesday, September 24 Dogs-Wednesday, September 25 Milking STAKE HARNESS RACING--TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY Hickory Venus, 1962 Winner of Two-Year-Old Filly Trot Opens MON. SEPT. 23 No Fair in Pennsylvania has ever offered such a StarStudded Grandstand Night Show as awaits you at Pennsylvania's Largest Fair. See you in Bloomsburg September 23-28. . . . Closes SAT. (MIDNIGHT) SEPT. 28