Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 9, Number 42, DeMotte, Jasper County, 7 September 1939 — State Fair Courtesy Program Explained By Exposition Manager [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

State Fair Courtesy Program Explained By Exposition Manager

Anticipating an Indiana State Fair attendance of more than 400,000 that will eclipse last year’s record paid attendance of 385,620, Harry G. Templeton, manager, today outlined a courtesy service to the state fair visitors, a large portion of

whom come from outside Marion county and from other states. For months, according to Mr. Templeton, the Fair Board has been planning an agricultural and entertailnment exposition September 1-8, inclusive, that will exceed any in past years. For several weeks the Courtesy Committee of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, has been organizing to extend hospitality on a 100-per cent basis during the full vreek of the event. The slogans of the Courtesy Committee are, “All roads lead to the Indiana State Fair,” and “Service with a smile. Ask Me." Mobilization of every filling station attendant, drug store employee and others in Marion County into a great army of information dispensers, each identified by a lapel badge is being effected. Large posters displayed on business establishments will indicate that directions and other information is available there for the asking. The Courtesy Committee will have thousands of pocket folder maps showing all the main highways leading into Indianapolis and all the main city thoroughfares leading to the State Fair Grounds. A new addition this year is a map of the fairgrounds showing all the parking spaces and buildings. The folders also contain Indianapolis traffic rules and regulations which, if followed, will enable all strangers to reach the fairgrounds rapidly and without mishaps. The Courtesy Committee also suggests that you ask for a copy of one of these maps and use it as your guide during your stay in Indianapolis. Likewise the committee desires to serve in any other manner possible. This service is free, and you are asked to seek it from a member of the Courtesy Committee

H. G. Templeton