1950’s – Farmer’s Day goes into the night

1950’s – Farmer’s Day goes into the night

1950s

Farmers Day extended into the night and drew huge crowds from all over the county. Note the level of racial integration in a town that had experienced very little racial tension to this point. (Courtesy of Farmers Electric.)
1950’s – Farmer’s Day, Remmel Park

1950’s – Farmer’s Day, Remmel Park

1950s

Farmers Day was an annual production of Farmers Electric Company and the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) and a popular event in Newport for over 20 years. Staged at Remmel Park and on the high school football field, the day’s events included musical...