July 18, 1961
Distributing Tickets—Jim Cline (left) gives Turkey-Rama barbecue tickets to employee Helen Warner as Rex Haynie, manager of the McMinnville Penney's store, also adds a few tickets to her stockpile. Gordon Hall, also of Penney's waits his turn and displays a sign publicizing the event, to be held July 29. Thousands are expected to attend the barbecue and tickets are on sale by McMinnville merchants for 50 cents.