Fans of Hopalong Cassidy will meet for the 18^th year on May 2 and 3 in Cambridge,

Ohio conveniently located off Interstates 70 and 77.

The highlight of the weekend is the return of Hollywood guests and cowboy look-a­likes to renew their acquaintances of years past.

Gregg Palmer began his movie career in the early 50's and is still remembered for his role in BIG JAKE. With over 500 television shows to his credit, his fan base is extensive outside the western field. Younger people will remember him from Tarzan, Daniel Boone and Corner Pyle.

Roberta Shore returns for her third visit to the boyhood home of William Boyd. Western fans remember her appearances in THE VIRGINIAN.

Russ McCubbin was a stand-in for Clint Walker in Cheyenne and has appeared in many movies and television shows including the screen version of James Michener's "TEXAS".

The senior member of the cowboy look-a-likes is Francis Reeves. He wears the Hopalong Cassidy outfit with pride. Other cowboys to attend the show include impersonators of John Wayne, Gabby Hayes, Zorro, Lash La Rue, and the Lone Ranger. The cowboys will be making special appearances on Friday at local day care centers and will be welcoming visitors at other times at the Civic Center.

The western toy show and sale at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, west of downtown Cambridge, at exit 176 of Interstate 70, opens for early bird shoppers on Thursday, May 1^st from 1 until 5 and Friday, May 2^nd from 8 until 9 for admission of $20. General admission for the 2-

day show, Friday from 9 till 5 and Saturday from 9 until 2 is $10.00. Space for dealers is still available. Contact Charlie Cheek at 336-674-3431.

Everyone is welcome to the Friday cowboy dinner and round up at the Spring Valley Campgrounds at $20 per person.   Saturday's dinner with the Stars at the Civic Center is $25. Reservations must be made by April 29 at 740-432-3364.

Special guests expected are Russ and Mike Cochran, publisher and co-author with Grace Bradley Boyd for the new Hopalong Cassidy biography.

Visitors are also welcome at the hometown museum of Hopalong Cassidy collectibles. Look for the Producers Dairy milk truck on 10^th Street, one-half block south

 of the Post Office.

For show and motel information, contact the Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau at 1-800-533-5480.