August, 2001
Articles included in the August 2001 issue:
The Central Florida Fair in Orlando is still learning and growing.
Wade Shows provided the midway again this year.
As the show brings in its third generation, Matt Armstrong Shows is
proclaimed to be the Master of Fun.
Twentieth Century Independent Midways celebrates George
Washington’s birthday in Laredo, Texas – an event that takes over the
whole town and runs for several weeks.
The History of Trains (part XXI) discusses gilly shows and in
particular Cetlin & Wilson shows from the late 1920s.
Midway Personality profiles John Gallant, Conklin Shows Guest
Relations Manager.
Do You Remember Grover C. Watkins Motor Bike ride?
Manufacturer’s Showcase covers Sellner Manufacturing and a sweet
tie-in to its Tilt-A-Whirl’ s 75th anniversary; the custom
designed and manufactured concession trailers by Hitch-hiker Mfg.; and Gold
Medal introduces its Super Floss Maxx to help keep up with the demand for
cotton candy.
Take a walk down memory lane with Royal American Shows
Plus regular features including Midway Talk, Who am I?, Direct
>From the Lots, Modeler’s Corner and Classified ads
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