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Jobbing at the County Fair
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Dan Carino
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Sep 29, 2007
Jobbing at the County Fair
The LA County Fair is more than a showcase for livestock, entertainment, and deep fried delights. It delivers short-term jobs to thousands of Southlanders.
At the 1952 LA County Fair, Queen Ruth Pierce of West Covina (L) gives a Hereford steer a bath.
At the 1952 LA County Fair, Queen Ruth Pierce of West Covina (L) gives a Hereford steer a bath.
(
Courtesy LA Public Library/Herald Examiner Collection
)

The LA County Fair is more than a showcase for livestock, entertainment, and deep fried delights. It delivers short-term jobs to thousands of Southlanders.

The LA County Fair is more than a showcase for livestock, entertainment, and deep fried delights. It delivers short-term jobs to thousands of Southlanders.