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Show STATE FAIR TO FEATURE UTAH ATTRACTIONS A new exhibit will be the feature fea-ture of the 1951 Utah State Fair which opens on Saturday, Sept. 15 and continues through Sunday, Sept. 23, according to manager of the fair, J. A. Theobald. This exhibit will be housed in a huge tent, all decorated in carnival colors, and furnished with seating seat-ing capacity of 1,000. Exhibit spaces are to be arranged along the sides and ends of the tent, in spaces 10 feet square. Communities Com-munities from all sections of Utah are being invited to enter this huge exhibit, with displays on the attraction they have to offer the tourist. Some communities commu-nities will feature the attractions that will lure the fast growing motion picture industry in the state Others will feature special attractions, as river boat running, park attractions, scenic attractions attrac-tions for camera enthusiasts, and even the attractions that are sought by scientists. Spaces in this exhibit have already been contracted for by several communities, and by major oil companies, who are anxious to publicize sections they receive many inquiries a-bout. a-bout. Ski enthusiasts will have a representation, as will the wild life, fish and game departments of the state. An outstanding booth arrangement is to be made with Ab Jenkins' racer., the Mormon Mor-mon Meteor, and photos of the many thrilling experiences this native racer has had in his long career of not only a record break ing speed driver, but as one of the safest drivers in the state. The exhibit tent will have a projection booth, , equipped for both sound films and slides. A continuous show will be given on a half-hour program schedule from the opening of the fair each day at 10:30 through the closing at night at 11:30. No charge will be made to this feature and comfortable com-fortable seats will be provided for 1,000 fair visitors. This' added feature to the fair promises to be its outstanding educational attraction. Here will be an opportunity for our own citizens to learn more about the attractions of Utah. Here will be the chance to increase revenue from tourist visitors, by showing I fair visitors why such traveller should spend more time in Utah. This will be a trial attempt to make travel enthusiasts out of all fair attendants, Mr. Theobald stated. In addition to the regular fair visitors, location directors and top executives of all motion picture pic-ture companies of Hollywood are being invited as fair guests this year. Many have already signified signi-fied their intention to see the Utah fair, primarily to learn more about the state, and to make plans for future picture production within our borders. Communities seeking cooperation coopera-tion with the picture industry, and having space and displays in the travel and "See Utah" exhibit, ex-hibit, are urged to provide attendants at-tendants to give needed information informa-tion and to answer questions. Printed programs will be published pub-lished daily, and every section of Utah will be granted the opportunity oppor-tunity of showing any pictures or features they may have. o |