1960s
At Farmers Day 1968, H.E. Satterfield of Beedeville took home one of the most exciting prizes, a new portable television. Farmers Day included demonstrations on how to use the latest electrical conveniences, whether in the household or the barn. ( Courtesy of Henry...
1960s
The Baguettes were an institution in Newport, singing often for civic groups and here at Farmers Day. Elaine Burton (left) and Eleanor Jowers (right) belt out a number, while Chris Cross accompanies them on the piano. Cross’s husband, Carl Cross, was the general...
1960s
Farmers Day continued as an institution in Newport throughout the 1960’s. The crowds were huge, and enthusiastic, but as racial tensions heightened throughout the country, the crowds at Farmers Day became increasingly segregated. (Courtesy of Farmers...
1950s
Jackson County native Sonny Burgess, in the dark coat, entertains the crowd at Farmers Day in 1956 with his band, the Pacers. Onstage with Sonny are Kern Kennedy on the piano, Bobby Crafford on drums, Jack Nance on trumpet, Joe Lewis on lead guitar, and Johnny Ray...
1950s
Gov. Sid McMath came to speak at the fifth Farmers Day in 1951, when he was running for reelection. A record crowd of 10,000 people was reported that year. Eleanor Jowers, on the left seems to be less than impressed. Miss Newport Betty Castleberry, on the right, sang...
