THE 112th ANNUAL GREAT

featuring

''THE PARADE OF STARS''
FINEST IN THE ENTERTAINMENT FIEI.D
MONDA Y-TUESDA Y-WEDNESDA Y

THURSDAY-FR I DAY-SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 26-27-28

GEORGE KIRBY

SEPTEMBER 29-30-OCTOBER

JOHNNY TILLOTSON

In Person

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In Person

Plus the Complete Grandstand Show - Show Schedule

Plus the Complete Grandstand Show - Show Schedule

Monday Night - One Show - 7:30 P. M.
Tuesday and Wednesday Nights

Thursday Night - One Show - 6:45 P. M.
Friday and Saturday Nights

Two Shows Each Night -6:45 and 9:15 P. M.

Two Shows Each Night - 6:45 and 9:15 P. M.

GEORGE IUHBY-An Unu s ual Comedian. He is an imaginative mimic, singer, raconteur, piani st and dialectician. He blends all of these talents into each of his shows,
leaving- the audience with the feeling they have just witnessed a dozen people perform
rather than just one.
He has been hailed as the finest impressionist around today. His repertoire
includes oYer 250 voice s of the most distinctive people both in and out of show busines s. What is even more remarkable, is that some of his best subjects are women, a
feat that is made possible by an unusual vocal range. To cap it off, Kirby's mobile
face enables him also to a ssume the physical characteristics of thes e people for uncanny realism. Joe Louis, Louis Armstrong, Pearl Bailey, Ella Fitzgerald, Ed
Sullivan, the late President Kennedy, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and James
Cagney are but a few of the celebrities who seemingly join him on stage.
You mig·ht say that George Kirby is a student of human nature. He will never
do an impression of anyone until he is certain that he has captured the true personality of that person. His impres sions are never caricatures. They literally mirror the
individual, which is why they are so real.

JOHNNY TILLOTSON has become one of the most sought after performers in the
country within the last year. His top selling records, his many night club and TV
appearances have marked the handsome young man as an important new star in the
entertainment world.
Johnny's long string of successful recordings has elevated him to his current
eminent position in the music world. Unlike so many recording stars whose fame is of
the short-lived variety made and broken by the evanescent popularity of a single
recording of individual fad, Johnny has emerged as an artist of great appeal to all
age groups. His is the sort of singing that relies for its popularity on the artistic
ability and personality of the singer. There are no tricks, no doctored up recording
techniciues, no fleeting fads behind the Tillotson success story. An extremely popular
favorite with the younger set, he has won equally enthusiastic response from the
patrons of leading spots along the major night club circuit.
His very first release for that label "Dreamy Eyes" made the national charts.
It was followed by a string of big hits including, "True, True Happiness," "Poetry in
Motion," "It Keeps Right On A-Hurting," and "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You."

EXTRA SPECIAL
ROCK & ROLL SHOW

ADVANCE SALE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

TICKETS

9:15 P. M.

See

See Page 3 for complete details

TO

BUY

Panel on inside
Page 3

BULK RATE
U.S. POSTAGE

PAID
Non-Profit Org.
Permit No. 39
Bloomsburg, Pa.

Rural Star Route

P. 0. Boxholder

MON. SEPTEMBER 26 Thru SAT. OCTOBER 1, 1966

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1966

BLOOMSBURG FAIR NEWS

The Parade of Stars 11 features these outstanding artists recognized as the finest in
the entertainment field - Every Night in The BIG Grandstand Night Show in Addition
to the Stars mentioned on Page 1.
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HAL SANDS' MANHATTAN ROCKETS

Patrice
Jan
nd
HELENE a
HOWARD

In Person

Patrice Helene is a female comic with a touch
of Chaplin, and an original pantomimic, gab
artist and dancer. She does judo holds on partner Jan Howard. Halfway thru the act Jan does
enough witty dialogue to be an act in itself.
This team is unbeatable. Never before has a
team taken an audience so completely.

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JIMMY NELSON

In Person

THE GUTIS

In Person

With Danny O'Day, Humphrey Higsbye, Farfel and Ftatateeta

Slapstick Act Spices Show

Jimmy Nelson's nifty ventriloquizing is flawless
and witty, and for all the act's video exposure
it hasn't staled. The dummies Danny O'Day,
Farfel, Ftatateeta and Humphrey Higsbye all
come in for amusing repartee and a couple of
vocal duets-one of the most entertaining acts
in the Show.

The Original Gutis-Jungle Land FantasyYou'll see the Gutis family of five plus two partners. In a jungleland fantasy, the members of
this family appear as gorillas, kangaroos and
many other animals. Theirs is a hilarious comedy act that has proved a sensation in performances throughout Europe and the Americas.

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DIANE SHEL TON

In Person

FERRY FORST

In Person

"The Girl With a Twirl"

"Europe's Greatest Illusionist"

National Champion Baton Twirler at age 12.
Twirling a baton far above your head not only
is difficult, but also can prove quite embarrassing. Just ask anyone who's lost one in the sun
or lights or just plain goofed and got conked
on the noggin for the trouble.

One of the most mystifying acts in all show
business is that performed by Ferry Forst, master illusionist, who makes his assistants appear
and disappear, seemingly at will.

RICHARD HAYMAN

In Person

Internationally known composer, conductor,
arranger and musician
ALL GRANDSTAND NIGHT SHOWS

RAIN or SHIN'E

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MON. S~PTEM'BER 26 Thru SAT. OCTOBER 1, 1966

1966

BLOOMSBURG FAIR NEWS

OVER $80,000 IN HORSE RACE PURSES
featuring the top 2 and 3 year-olds in the country

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HARNESS RACING PROGRAM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
(Trot) NW of $1,500.00 _
_ __ _______________ ___ ____ __
2 yr. Pace, Fillies, Stake No. 21 ________ ________ _________
3 yr. Trot, Colts, Stake No. 20 - --------- ------ ------ - - -(Pace) NW of $8,500.00 -------------- ---- -- - - --- ---- - -

$ 1,000
$ 9,650

$ 8,970
$ 1,000

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
(Pace) NW of $1,500.00 -------------- - - ----- ---------2 yr. Trot, Fillies, Stake No. 21 __________ _______________
3 yr. Pace, Colts, Stake No. 20 ___ ___ _____ __ ____ ___ __ ____
2 yr. Trot, Colts, Stake No. 21 __ __ ___ ____ ___ ____________

$ 1,000
$ 7,350
$11,595
$ 8,725

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Free-For-All Trot ------ - ----- --- --------------------2 yr. Pace, Colts, Stake No. 21 ____ _______________ _____ _
3 yr. Trot, Fillies, Stake No. 20 ___ ____ ______ ________ ____
3 yr. Pace, Fillies, Stake No. 20 ________________ _________

ROMEO HANOVER-winning 2-year-old colt pace at Bloomsburg Fair. Eligible for
3-year-old colt pace this year. Fastest 3-year-old pacing colt to date.

EXTRA SPECIAL ROCK & ROLL SHOW
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29-9:15 P. M.
General Admission $1.00

Dancing 10 P. M. -?

$ 1,000
$12,525
$ 5,430
$ 9,205

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
(Pace) NW of $5,000.00 _ ___ _
___ __________ ______ ___ $ 1,000
(Trot) NW of $10,000.00 ------------------ --- --------- $ 1,000
Free-For-All Pace ------- - - - - -------- - ----------------$ 1,000

TO ORDER
Choice
GRAND STAND
·sEATS
FILL OUT
AND MAIL
THIS
COUPON

LOU CHRISTIE

JOHNNY and the HURRICANES

MIDGET AUTO RACES
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

To CORTEZ C. HARTMAN, Supt. of Grandstand
Box 4 79, BLOOMSBURG, PENN A.
Mailing of tickets will start September 10, 1966. No telephone orders will
be accepted until Monday, September 26, 1966. Mail orders will be filled
in the order in which they are received. Make remittance p11yable 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.
YOU CAN ALSO BUY TICKETS AT FAIR
GROUND BOX OFFICE STARTING SEPT. 10.
. HOURS: SATURDAYS 9 A. M. - 5 P. M.
- MONDAY THRU FRIDAY: 3 P. M. - 9 P. M.

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2-25 Lap Feature Events
Bleacher Seats $2.00

FAIR DIRECTORS, PERSONNEL
J. Howard Deily, president; Cortez C. Hartman, vice-president; D. R. Kressler, secretary; John C.
Creasy, 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; Clark
B. Patterson, superintendent of ticket takers; Wallace 0. Gerhard, Jr., superintendent of poultry
and pet stock. Publicity and advertising, C. Harold Bankes. Auditors, J. Harold McMahan, H. Max
Pennington, G. Edwa1·d Deily. Night Show Producer, General Artists CoTp., Chicago, Ill.

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The enclosed remittance of $ _____________ is to cover cost of Grandstand Reserved Seat Tickets as indicated below:
Reserved Seats for Afternoon Harness Races & Vaudeville Acts
No. Wanted _ --- ----------- @ $1.50 each.
□ Tues.
D Wed.
D Thur.
D Fri.
Mark an (x) in square above for day wanted.
Rese,r ved Seats for Midget Auto Races
No. Wanted __ __ ___ -- --- @ $3.00 each (Saturday Afternoon)
Reserved Seats for Night Revue
No. Wanted ___ _ __ ------ @ $1.50 each.
Mon. Eve. (7:30 p. m.)
Tues. Eve. (6:45 p. m.)
Tues. E ve. (9:15 p. m.)
Wed. Eve. (6 :45 p. m.)
Wed. Eve. (9:15 p. m.)
Thur. Eve. (6:45 p. m.)
Thur. Eve. (9:15 p. rn.) Special Rock
and Roll Show - General Admission
$1.00.
Fri. Eve. (6:45 p. m.)
Fri. Eve. (9:15 p. m.)
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Time Trials - 1 :00 P. M. -Races start 2 P. M. Reserved Seats $3.00

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Featuring
GEORGE
KIRBY

Featuring

JOHNNY
TILLOTSON

Sat. Eve. (6:45 p. m.)
'
Sat. Eve. (9:15 p. m.)
Chair Seats on track Tues., Wed., Thur., Fri. & Sat.-$1.50 each

NAME (Print) _ - ------------------------- - - -------------------ADDRESS (Street) --------------------------------------------CITY _ __ _ __ __ _
_ ___ ___________ ________ Zip Oode ______ ___ _
Enclose remittance and a self-addressed envelope.
OFFICE USE ONLY-DO NOT WRITE BELOW
Received

Filled

By

Mailed

Section
Row

Ticket Numbers

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1966

BLOOMSBURG FAIR NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1966 BLOOMSBURG FAIR, Sept. 26 Through October 1, 1966
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; Satmday 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.
School Children admitted free Tuesday through Friday. COLLEGE STUDENTS AND
FACULTY: Bloomsburg State College Students, Faculty and Personnel are to be
admitted free on Tuesday, September 27, from 12 :00 Noon to closing. Admitted only
by presentation of their Bloomsburg State College Identification Card.
Admission Gates Open Daily 7 A. M. to 9 P. M.
Exhibition Buildings Open Daily 9 A. M. to 10 P. M.
Grandstand Gates open for afternoon show at 12 Noon.
Grandstand Gates open for evening show at 6 P. M.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1966
7:00 P. M.-Vesper Services in front of Grandstand. Speaker-Rev. Herbert Harrison, minister of the historic Asbury Delaware Methodist Church, located
in the heart of metropolitan Buffalo.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1966
4 :00 P. M.-Official opening of the Great Bloomsburg Fair.
7:30 P. M.-First presentation of "THE PARADE OF STARS" spectacular stage
show featuring GEORGE KIRBY, plus the complete Grandstand Stage
Show.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1966
10:00 A. M.-Judging begins in all Departments.
1:30 P. M.-Harness Racing Featuring (Trot) NW of $1,500.00; 2 Year Old Pace
Stake Race for Fillies; 3 Year Old Trot Stake Race for Colts; (Pace)
NW of $15,000.00. Between Races-Grandstand Attractions include:
The Five Fabulous Musical Wades, Berosini Chimps and Ladd Lyon
and Company.
6:45 P. M.-First Show "THE PARADE OF STARS," featuring GEORGE KIRBY,
plus the complete Grandstand Stage Show.
9:15 P. M.-Second Stage Show "THE PARADE OF STARS."
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1966
10:00 A. M.-Judging of Cattle.
1 :30 P. M.-Harness Racing Featuring (Pace) NW of $1,500.00; 2 Year Old Trot
Stake Race for Fillies; 3 Year Old Pace Stake Race for Colts; 2 Year
Old Trot Stake Race for Colts. Between Races-Grandstand Attrac-

tions include: The Five Fabulous Musical Wades, Berosini Chimps and
Ladd Lyon and Company.
6:45 P. M.-First Show "THE PARADE OF STARS," featuring GEORGE KIRBY,
plus the complete Grandstand Stage Show.
9:15 P. M.-Second Stage Show "THE PARADE OF STARS."

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1966
10:00 A. M.-Horse Pulling Contest in Arena.
1 :30 P. M.-Harness Racing Featuring Free-For-All Trot; 2 Year Old Pace Stake
Race for Colts; 3 Year Old Trot Stake Race for Fillies; 3 Year Old
Pace Stake Race for Fillies. Between Races-Grandstand Attractions
include: The Five Fabulous Musical Wades, Berosini Chimps and Ladd
Lyon and Company.
6:45 P. M.-Spectacular Stage Show "THE PARADE OF STARS," featuring
JOHNNY TILLOTSON, plus the complete Grandstand Stage Show.
9:15 P. M.-SPECIAL ROCK AND ROLL SHOW. General Admission $1.00.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1966
1 :30 P. M.-Harness Racing Featuring (Pace) NW of $5,000.00; (Trot) NW of
$10,000.00 and Free-For-All Pace. Between Races-Grandstand Attractions include: The Five Fabulous Musical Wades, Berosini Chimps and
Ladd Lyon and Company. Cavalcade of Prize-Winning Livestock with
High School Bands following races.
6:45 P. M.-First Show "THE PARADE OF STARS," featuring JOHNNY TILLOTSON, plus the complete Grandstand Stage Show.
9:15 P. M.-Second Stage Show "THE PARADE OF STARS."
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1966
1 :00 P. M.-Time Trials-Midget Auto Races.
2:00 P. M.-Midget Auto Races start featuring nationally-famous drivers.
6:45 P. M.-First Show "THE PARADE OF STARS," featuring JOHNNY TILLOTSON, plus the complete Grandstand Stage Show.
9:15 P. M.-Second Stage Show "THE PARADE OF STARS."
High School Band entertainment in the Arena Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
JUDGING DAYS
Horse Pulling Contest-Thursday, September 29.
Cattle Judging-Milking Shorthorns, Brown Swiss-Tuesday, September 27.
Holstein - Friesian, Guernseys, Jerseys, Ayrshires - Wednesday,
September 28.
Registered Beef Breeds-Thursday, September 29.
4-H Baby Beef-Tuesday, September 27.
Sheep-Thursday, September 29.
Swine-Tuesday, September 27.
Poultry-Judging begins Tuesday, September 27.
Dogs-Wednesday, September 28.

BLOOMSBURG FAIR FEATURES

AFTERNOON ACTS
BETWEEN RACING EVENTS

THE FIVE FABULOUS MUSICAL WADES

BEROSINI CHIMPS

LADD LYON & COMPANY

.M ON. SEPTEMBER 26 Thru SAT. OCTOBER 1, 1~66