The following appeared in the Rock County Star Herald on October 23, 1952.
Area’s Biggest Ears of Corn And Largest Eggs Will Vie In C and C Contest Friday
Merchants To Offer Host Of Special Values
The largest ears of corn and the largest hen’s eggs raised in the Luverne trade area will compete for $50 in cash prizes in a special “Luverne Day” contest sponsored by the Luverne Civic and Commerce association.
The contest is one of the feature attractions during “Luverne Days” which are being noted today, Friday and Saturday, by Luverne merchants.
Merchants Offer Special Values
A glance through the “Luverne Days” section of the Star-Herald this week is all that is needed as proof that the business firms of the city have gone all out to offer bargains in almost every type of merchandise. Early shopping, especially today and tomorrow, however will offer the best selection of these values, according to U. J. Lodermeier, chairman of he C and C retailers committee.
With corn picking operations completed or nearly completed on many farms in the area, there shouldn't be any difficulty in finding big ears of corn to enter into the contest. It was pointed out that the ears will be judged on size only and not on beauty or conformity as is generally the case in corn shows.
Prizes are $15 and $10
First prize is $15 in cash, and second prize is $10. The longest ear will be awarded first prize and the second longest will be awarded the second prize. In cases of tie, the longest ears with the largest circumference will be declared the winners.
The prize winning eggs will be determined by their weight. Prizes for eggs are also $15 and $10.
Entries may be made any time between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Friday at Smith’s Used Furniture store on Main street, and they will be on display for the public there all day Saturday and Saturday night. Owners need not return for their ears of corn or eggs, as those not called for will be given by the C and C to some worthy organization or institution. Prizes will be awarded to the winners Saturday night.
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