Rutland’s 7th annual Uffda Day on Sunday, October 6, 1991, drew a record crown with an estimated 850-900 eating at the Hall alone.
The second annual antique and classic car show drew 35 entries and many spectators. Winners included: Mayor’s Choice – 1957 chevy belonging to Charles Jorgenson of Lisbon; Longest Distance – ’40 Chevy owned by Larry Graffis of Moorhead; and the People’s Choice – a 1951 Studebaker owned by Bernard Holland of Lidgerwood.
Pioneer skills were again demonstrated with the usual tatting, embroidery, cream separating, butter churning, clothes washing, sausage making, quilt making, rope making and other skills. There were ethnic foods for sampling and at the buffet meal in the Hall. Horse farming demonstrations and horse drawn rides were available. Many exhibitors and crafters displayed their handiwork. A new attraction was the postage stamp cancellation that was completely sold out, including about 200 requests from collections across the nation. Special features throughout the day were entertainment by musicians and a new attraction specifically for the children’s entertainment including painting and a clown.
The pioneer house was a popular attraction with its old-time cook stove turning out coffee and muffins all day. The cookstove also served to keep the building warm which MaryAnn Thornberg served the muffins.
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