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Show M LEH1 FREE PRESS. LEHI, UTAH Scenes and Persons in the Current News GREAT LAKES EXPOSITION OPENS Cleveland's Fair Is Mammoth Spectacle Drama of Region"? Progre: Built Around Romance of Iron and Steel Industries. WILLIAM C. UTLEY four million persons uii! click tlirtmvl'i the 10) days of the Great Lakes expn-itii.- n By PROBABLY shin is :he peaceful haven Uiiit welcome with aching deli:: lit - the horticultural gardens. Then are three terraces on the llsll.li building in these g and il.t- - r itors which a few days ajjo. From the reports ui the throngs of early visitors, they are defined to see a fascinating show, one which combines an exhilarating exploitation of the industrial and social progress of the Great Lakes region with colorful amusement features in the best tradition of world's lairs Yet the Cleveland show makes no pretence of being a W orld's fair. Rather, its makers wisely decided to confine it to the area indicated in the exposition's name. In such character it will be one of the largest fairs ever to be devoted principally to the resources of a shan't the lakeside exhibition hull uilh t .1 it-- i : ":; par-tleul- portion of lie earth's surface. As the .exposition began to take ihape in Cleveland's front yanl on the hore of Lake Frie, It became apparent that the only tiling it "as to l;irk in comparison with A Century ot Progress exposition in Chicago in r.t.'!.'l and J!34, admittedly the most successful of all expositions, was sheer hulk. Virtually all of the kinds ot exhibits which fascinated nearly 4" million vis Itors at Chicago, as well as numerous added exliihits, will he found at Cleveland, but presented In far more concentrated form. 1 i i Perfect Setting for Expo. For the vacationer or the weekend visitor this is certain to he welcomed In the light of distinct advantage. Cleveland concedes nothing to Chicago as a setting for an important exposition. The gates tf the Great Lakes exposition are only two blocks from the Public Square, from which all transportation and activity in the city radiate. Railroad trains and buses come within five minutes' walk of the '5fi'! ?"iii in Cleveland. 2 I'resldent Roosevelt Is present at the 3 Representative William lunkhead of W. of house the representatives. the late funeral of I'.yms, speaker Joseph of Alabama, newly elected speaker of the house. Cleveland has a physical location for its fair which is perfect for the theme. On the. one hand is the vast blue expanse of Lake Erie, unchanged over the decades since the first tiny boats of the early pioneers touched upon its shore. On the other hand rise the tall gray towers of the great city of a million iouls which was incorporated just a hundred years ago and which grew out of the incomparable resources of the region into one of the world's important centers of iron and .steel production, of shipping and manufactures. The "expo" Is unique In that It is built upon two levels, one of them in IS l fail Fairyland of Light. The visitor's first glimpse of the exposition should be at night, for here. It Is claimed. Is the best lighted fair the world litis ever seen. This Is natural. If not mandatory, from the fact that Cleveland is the center of the lighting Industry, both research and practice, for the whole country. Seven pylons, slim, graceful Shafts of light, guard the entrance. Throughout the grounds are decorative nautical structures bathed in stimulating light. Longitudinal louvres, In color, light the automotive building and the hall of progress. Lehind the stage of the murine theater Is a blazing: Aurora P.orealls of constantly moving, colored shafts of light. While there are no "dead spots" in the Illumination, there are likewise po overlighted buildings or areas to discomfort the eyes of there is on dominating theme of this exposition it is the "romance of iron and steel." An exhibit by that nam 70-fo- n Primitive Fishing Sport Is Revived NEW GOLF CHAMPION rat-- 4 corner of St. Mary's cathedral of Krakow, Poland, in the "Streets of the World." A ?if ,,it? it assumes, somehow, the atmosphere With the enormous popularity of the of the forward deck of a great ocean big name radio shows, It is easy to see liner. Its interior is devoted to the why one of the most crowded spots Is of transient Mowers and the e!iloion Itadioland. Into which the Public Auditorium has been converted for the holding of lloral contests of one sort or another. One of the features of the present. Here the exposition throngs which was attracting the most gardens are Invited to watch the broadcasts of their favorite stars in the flesh attention in the early days of the fair was the historical gardens an IMIO (they can even watch the rehearsals 1 )"'t garden, If they want to). During the period garden, one of 1n!I, a of then to do In a what not examples Is it of the fair expected that, at one time or another, there will be present garden compared with what makes good taste in building a garden, and on the Kadloland stage such celebrities finally an exhibit of what might he the garden of the future. Like the horticultural gardens of A Century of Progress, these are the rendezvous of hundreds of vacationing lovers, enthralled by all the excitement, not to mention the moon over Lake Krie. In the east section of the Fair are the automotive building, the hall of progress (whose principal exhibitors are the utilities and the manufacturers of appliances), and the giant amphitheater which houses a spectacular pageant of transcalled "Parade of the Years." portation j This latter is a sort of 1936 edition of "Wings of a Century" from the Chicago fair and was written and directed by the 4 " ! , W&A I fe3 IV L If ' in I Tony Manero. with the National Golf open winners cup, shown after he won the United States open championship with a score of 2S2, which set a new world's record for a major title e tournament Going back to the primitive sport of fishing with a bow and arrow, Miss Mary Todd is" pictured fishing for bass at Santa Monica, Calif. A steel tip arrow with a long cord to retrieve the fish Is used. Army Flyer Succeeds in Blind Flight DR. TOLLEY HEADS AVA Cleveland. ;4 t n the heart of the Cleveland business district about the gigantic Auditorium, where the Itepubliean National convention, was held a few weeks ago, and the other on the lake front below. This situation Is going to furnish a pleasant surprise for visitors new to Cleveland who enter the fair through the main entrance, which is on the higher level. Looking past the nmln gate toward the lake, one does not seewhat lies below, except the water. After attending the exliihits on the higher level which Include some of the principal Industrial ones ami Kadloland he Is likely to say to himself, "Well, It was a pretty good show," and then, reaching the crest of the hill, suddenly discover another wide panorama t more exhibits mid amusement attractions than be ever dreamed of. Ielegates attending the Republican National convention 1 It is hardly possible within the limits of a short article to describe the hundreds or exhibits in detail, but here as Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, Is a partial list of the exhibitors: the Walter Wlnchell, Guy Lombardo, the federal government, Westinghouse, Sinclair Minstrels, Kate Smith and the General Fleet ric. Ford, General MoA. & P. Gypsies, Fibber MeGee and tors. Standard Oil, United States Steel, Molly, LM Wynn, Phil l'.aker, and MNational Steel, Republic Steel, Youngs-towP.owes and bis amateurs. ajor Sheet and Tube. American Roll-luMills. Sherwin Williams, Sw iff, NaThe visitor readies the second section of the exposition over a steel tional Cash Register, P.eechmit, White bridge which Is named the Court of Motor company, Grasselli Chemical. I'residents. The court Is lined with Chase P.rass & Copper, International concessions from which rise lti large Business Machines, International Nickbooths, each surmounted by a golden el, Cleveland ClilTs Iron, Timken Roller eagle. Each of these structures Is ded- Roaring, and Addressograph. icated to one of the Id Presidents who "Streets of the World." was born In or elected from the Great The third area houses the amuseLakes region, and whoso likeness is ments, and here there is good news painted upon the side of the booth. for the seasoned fair visitor. If there ? , 2 " f .'il Dominating building of the second secwas one fault of the Chicago fair in tion of the fair is the great, round Cleve-lanr.':!l, it was that there were too many municipal stadium, which seats foreign villages, and they were too far In this area are most of persons. scattered. Visiting them entailed much the buildings erected by the exposition administration and. therefore, many o walking and considerable expense, for Maj. Ira C. Faker. U. S. A., left, and Maj. William F. the largest exhibits. u S A there was an admission charge to each. at Union air terminal, i;rhank, Calif., Jnst after Kepnor pictured Architects who designed these buildthe former comCleveland has retained the admitted atl the first blind (light, the latter peted ings describe their style as "simple, traction of these living another armv flew In formation with Major Faker. foreign villages without single-seaterstraightforward, and sincere." The ex- - their drau buck by combining them all in while lake steamers, fair-goer- sZa same man us its predecessor, Edward A. llungerford. All of the ancient locomotives, the great cast of hundreds of actors and actresses which thrilled millions in the "K ings of a Century" are here, but the show is embellished und improved and just as breathtaking to one who saw "If ings" as to a newcomer. for which Cleveland is a principal port, dock in the heart of the fair. expo-fltio- 1 0 Fun for Radio Fans. The magnificent Horticultural Gardens on the lakefront main entrance, 12 se-i- many mile- - of weary walking, and It will enable him to take In the whole show in a minimum of time and without the annoyance of having to look at the same exhibit Several times in different tonus !ls played by different sponsors. It will certainly enable him to get more for his money. It will save him the food exhibits: these and Radioland und the Court of Presidents make up the jirt of three sections into uhirh the fxixiMliim is dividid. The iron and steel exhibit is a com blnatioii of models, dioramas und mammoth photographs after the manner of the renowned Fuioponii mil seums The visitor gels the opportunity of going, in effect, to the bowels of the earth via mine shafts, and watching unfold the story of the metals from the furnaces of prehistoric limes to the present day. Modern mining Is also shown, In motivated exhibits, as Is the Journey of the ore from the mine to the Great Lakes area. IHast furnaces, a foundry and b iner converter will appear to hi actual operation. 1 lie exliilut is coin pleted with a rolling mill und H mod ern steel lahoratorv. if", " k" Si i J $? f , - ilow.'ird son, I? Toiler whom M. L. Wil assistant secretarv of jigi'icultiire announced would succeed ( liestcr C. Davis as ndministriifor of the AAA. lie has been acting administrator since Mr. Davis left more than two months ago on an inspection tour agricultural Bonus Bonds Are Distributed to War Veterans i-- l 6 VJp- i V 4 is 1 3: 4 im-.vH- In the automotive building are some of the principal exhibits. teriors are of simple line with a lavish use of varied color. Construction has been benefited by a million dollars worth of sound experience at A Century of Progress exposition, for all of it has been managed by Albert N. who was In charge of construction for the Chicago world's fair. Garden Delight Visitors. One of the most lively spots of the grounds is the Marine theater, which Is In the second area, for here, day und night, Is presented a lavish fash Ion show, full of the glamorous girls that ltroadvvay shouts about and performed to the accompaniment of gay music and gayer lights. l'.etweeu tin? stu.iium nod Hie Goti-slo- r, one great amusement concession. the II orld." Here, all for one admission, It ;s possible to visit replicas of famed scenes In Czechoslovakia, Roland, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Hungary, Fug. land and other Countries, Among the sights are the bazaar at Krakow, the cathedral of St. Mary's with Its broken trumpet call, an German photographic studio, the llunyade castle and parliament buildings at I'.mla pest, the Orava castle of Czechoslovakia, a continental type Italian movie house, and Dickens' Old Curiosity Shop. In each of the nationality sec- Hons mere Is free entertainment by nallonal groups In native costumes "Streets of the f. W. .".VV..i... 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