Harrington holds 9th Annual Car Show

One woman honoring her father's dream brought literally hundreds of people to Harrington on Saturday, May 15, for the 9th Annual Car Show. Naturally, Jill Barth did have assistance to pull off this fete. Her father's dream continues. This year there were 153 registered cars with more than 200 cars in attendance. Many of these were first-timers registering for the event.

"This was our first year hosting vendors onsite and our first year with a food truck. Everything was amazing, including the weather! I think this will continue to grow every year," Barth said. Harrington's Third Street was a sight to behold with so many beautiful and colorful cars, pickups, trucks and tractors backed in to the curb. Normally, Third Street would be closed with a detour protecting the crowds of people, but that did not occur this year. Fortunately, there was no incident when a truckload of cattle came up the street. The late Allen Barth said in 2016, "There is a need to increase the number of activities, events and vendors in town during each of these shows to increase the appeal for a diversified audience."

2021 Winners List included:

Best Car 1929 & Older: 1st Place: 1926 Studebaker, Owner Jim Wilcox.

2nd Place: 1927 Ford, Owner Dan Thorpe

Best Car 1930-1939: 1st Place: 1936 Plymouth, Owner Jim Knapp

2nd Place: 1932 Ford Coupe, Owner Tony Mertens

Best Car 1940-1949: 1st Place: 1948 Dodge, Owner Ron Tarburton

2nd Place: 1948 Chev Con., Owner Don & Diana Burger

Best Car 1950-1959: 1st Place: 1957 Ford Skyliner, Owner Jay Neil

2nd Place: 1954 Ford Crestline, Owner Dave Robbins

Best Car 1960-1969: 1st Place: 1964 Grand Prix, Owner Dean Jacobson

2nd Place: 1964 Dart Conv., Owner Bob Sherman

Best Car 1970 & Newer: 1st Place: 1973 Duster, Owner Les Stacey

2nd Place: 1970 Superbird, Owner Ron & Cam Mitchell

Best Truck 1959 & Older: 1st Place: 1949 Chevy PU,

2nd Place: 1955 Chevy 3100, Owner Jeff Anderson

Best Truck 1960 & Newer: 1st Place: Ford Van Body, Owner Mike Harr

2nd Place: 1971 Dodge, Owner Mark Fogg

Best Survivor Car or Truck: 1st Place: 1967 Dodge Convertible, Owner Richard Derr

2nd Place: 1960 Ford F., Owner Austin Fries

Best Modern Car or Truck: 1st Place: 1971 Bronco, Owner Jerry, (Car # 104)

2nd Place: 2012 Mustang, Owner Tom Seep

Best Tractor: 1st Place: Ford Tractor, Grant Wagner

Best Special Interest: 1st Place: 1953 Mercedes, Owner Ken Ayres

2nd Place: 1950 Willys, Owner Kevin Ray

Best Pre-War Studebaker: 1st Place: 1938 Coupe Express, Owner Joe Noland

2nd Place: 1937 Studebaker Dict., Owner Bill Bond

Best Post-War Studebaker: 1st Place: 1983 Avanti, Owner Mike Reiter

2nd Place: 1961 Hawk, Owned by Jim, (Car #38)

Best Interior: 1st Place: 1964 Dodge, red/white, Owner Bob Sherman

Best Paint: 2nd Place: Car #73, Rambler, Owner Steve Frazier

Best Car 1930-1939,

People's Choice: 1937 Chevy Coupe, Owners Todd & Mackenzie Harr.

Best of Show: 1938 Studebaker Coupe Express PU, engine 350

(apologies for any spelling errors in reading penmanship)

Rummage sale

The Harrington Opera House rummage sale Friday and Saturday was a huge success with many in attendance and a great spirit of donation. Volunteers were kept busy refilling the tables as large areas were cleared, and boxes of rummage were available to dig through. Many diverse items were on the move, including 1960s clothing patterns, modern head-phone set in box, vintage puzzles, glass cat figurines, swimming pool and even a Pillsbury "Dough Boy" mascot. Preparations are advancing for another sale in June.