FINAL PLANS FOR JACKSON'S ANNUAL HOMECOMERS IN WORKS

JACKSON -- The American Legion Committees are busy with plans for the Jackson Annual Homecomers Celebration Aug. 13-17. The celebration will include a talent show contest that will be held in front of the courthouse.

Entries for Tuesday and Friday evenings will be dancing for ages 13 to 21.

Thursday will be talent other than dancing for two age groups (6 to 12 and 13 to 21).

Younger dancers ages 6 to 12 will perform at 4:30 p.m. Saturday while all winners in the 13 to 21 age group will compete at the 7:30 finals on Saturday as well.

Wednesday will be the only night talent shows will not be held during the five-day celebration due to the queen contest.

First, second, third and fourth place winners each night will receive cash prizes of $20, $15, $10 and $5.

The winners each will compete on Saturday evening, Aug. 17, for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All three will receive plaques and cash prizes. The overall winner will be invited to the youth talent contest at the Mid-South Fair in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 20-29.

The Mid-South Fair will have a representative in Jackson on Saturday night to talk to the final contestants. It is possible that more than just the first place winners will be invited to the Mid-South Fair.

Marvin Meier, chairman of the Talent show contest, says this is the 31st year that a representative from the Mid-South Fair has been in Jackson to scout talent.

Amateur acts of all kinds are invited. For information write or call Mr. Marvin Meier, Chairman, 1336 Highway 72 W. Jackson, MO. 63755 or 243-2100. E.P. Kurre (243-4140) and Jim Nelson (243-4462) can also be contacted.