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Mrs. Hubert Cooper. Eileen;
and Glenn, Mrs. Lome Johnston
and David, Mrs. T. Collingwood,
Mrs. Ed. Johns and Mrs. Ewart
Pym attended the picnic of the
Clintonians, Mary Easting's Club
of Clinton, June 24. at the farm
home of Mrs. John Middleton.
Mrs. Harper C. Rivers entered
South Huron Hospital, June 30.
Her condition is much improved.
. who was
Huron Hos-
Bert River
to South
■ ambulance. June 30, is
serious condition. He
a heart attack while
the grass at his service
Mr. :
brought
pital by
still in
suffered
mowing
station at Spruce Grove.
Mrs. Hazel Turnbull. London,
and Mrs. Harry Patrick, of St.
Thomas, spent Tuesday with Mrs.
William Gook.
; Mr. J. R. Down, of Toronto,
visited with his parents, Rev. C.
W. and Mrs. Down on Monday.
Mrs. Down is in South Huron
Hospital where she is recovering
from injuries received June 24,
in an automobile accident.
Frank Nixon is at Parkhill re
lieving the C.N.R. station agent
there, who is on a
trip to England.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy
tended the wedding
nephew, Ted Blatcliford, to Miss
Mary Lou Denzer in Detroit on
Saturday and visited Mrs. Brock’s
sister, Mrs. G. W. Blatcliford ’
several days:
Mr. Grant Collingwood, of
ronto, spent the holiday with
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Collingwood.
two-month
Brock at-
of their
for
To
llis
Rudy Peterson
Detroit, Mich.
WILL BE SPEAKER AT THE
Saturday Night
CLINTON AREA
Youth For Christ
CLINTON DISTRICT COLLEGIATE
Saturday, July 4
8:00 p.m.
Mr. Peterson is a great speaker with a wonderful
testimony, having had both feet severed while serving
as a railroad engineer, and by medical skill and God’s
healing power is walking today.
DO NOT PASS THIS OPPORTUNITY
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SEE—HEAR
John G. Diefenbaker
“No. 2 Progressive Conservative”
during his
on behalf of
Elston Cardiff
PC Candidate For Huron Riding
Wednesday, July 8
DASHWOOD 11:00 A.M
ZURICH (Lunch)
EXETER .............
GODERICH
12:00 A.M.
AFTERNOON
.6:00 P.M.
Dinner Sponsored by YPCs
Public Address
Clinton
AGRICULTURAL GROUNDS
(In case of rain, meeting will be held in arena)
Published By The Huron County PC Association
Gigantic
BINGO
$1,900.00 Cash
Mitchell
AND DISTRICT MEMORIAL ARENA
K
First Special ...... $100.00
Third Special ..... $100.00
Jackpot $1,000.00
12 Regular ........ $50.00
Second Special .. $100.00
Admission for 12 Regular Games $1.00
Extra Cards and Special Games 250 Each
Jackpot Cards 250 «— 5 for $1.00
Bingo Blower to Be Used
Joint Sponsorship of Mitchell Lions Club and
Mitchell and District Memorial Arena
All Proceeds Used for Maintenance of
Swimming' pool and Arena
Cadets At Camp
Three eadets front South
Huron District High School are
attending summer camps.
Jim Parkinson, of Creditou, is
at Camp Borden where he is
taking a driver-mechanic’s course.
Bob Matheon, of Centralia,
and Melvin Wurm, of Exeter, are
taking a senior leaders’ course at
Camp Ipperwash.
Receives Honors
Mr. E. D. Howey asked that
the following correction be made
in the list of High
motions: Margaret
name should have
the list of Grade 9
second class honors,
credit.
School pro-
Wildfong’s
appeared in
promotions,
rather than
Sunday visitors with Mr. and
Mrs, William Horney were Mr.
and Mrs. Edgar Horney, Joanne,
Shirley and Bob, of Ridgeway,
Mr. and Mrs. William Motz, of
Crediton, Miss Mary Horney and
Miss Wilson, London, and Mrs.
A. Gackstetter, Gail and Lynn,
Kippen.
of
real
number o£ rustic
at advantageous
to the somewhat
kish 'Squire'
—Continued from Page 1
ness horses, it is one of his
regrets that he cannot leave his
business to attend the standard-
bred race meets throughout the
country when they are in full
swing, but he and his charming
wife do manage to visit the lead
ing tracks during the fall sea
son. Mr. and Mrs. McIlroy have
visited most of the big tracks
in North America and witnessed
many of the big races, both sulky
and saddle, and propose taking
in more of them this year.
But for two stone gateposts,
you would probably miss the
entrance to Merrywood Farm,
because it is fronted by 30 acres
of standing timber chiefly pine
and elm, before you reach the
fine McIlroy home and harness
horse establishment, you travel
over a winding road through the
virgin “forest,” which has been
cleared of most of the under
brush, with a
seats located
points.
A first visit
secluded Merrywood Farm prov
ed a revelation to this reporter.
One has little conception of the
magnitude of the place until one
actually sees it, and gazes with
awe and considerable surprise
and admiration at the transfor
mation of the 9 0 acres, which
has been divided up into pasture
land, two private race tracks, a
cooling-out ring and plenty of
barnyard. The two tracks, one
of sand and the other of clay, are
situated only about 50 yards
apart, and yet are natural in
their formation, because not a
shovelful of soil was used
either to put it into shape
the schooling and training of
McIlroy standard-breds.
Something To See
The McIlroy mansion, and
mansion it is indeed so far as
appointments and conveniences
are concerned, is equipped with
electric lights and running hot
and cold water, the latter sup
plied by a private system. So,
too, is the home of the groom
of the harness horses, the stables
and other buildings, including
the first house erected on the
farm, which has been converted
into something of a curio shop,
where the McIlroys sometimes
adjourn for relaxation.
Incidentally, Eric McIlroy be- | lives in being a useful citizen and
rendering some service to his
community. He is an, active mem
ber of the Grand Bend Lions
Club; belongs to Mocha Temple
Shriners; is a prominent member
of the Conservative Party and
keenly interested in the Ausable
Conservation Authority, which
will meet with the Minister of
Planning and Development to
discuss purchase and develop
ment of the
The first
Eric McIlroy
hurst Ginny,
tentions to race her but rather
for breeding purposes. Then in
1948 he bought Lou Ella Grattan
(2:12
ricia
Peter. The following week Silver
Peter
Stables, whose
is still racing.
Up to that
had never started in a race, but
in 1949 he gave his new owner
one of his greatest thrills, when
he defeated The Diplomat (2:-
04%), in the free-for-all at the
Civic Holiday meet in Stratford.
Silver Peter took the nine-six
teenths dash in 1:10 and the
mile dash in 2:07 2/5, finishing
third in the last heat, The Diplo
mat previously that year had
won the Canadian Pacing Derby
in New Hamburg, and
again last year.
Merrywood Twinkle
bred and raised by Eric
gave her owner his other great
est thrill, when she made the
first start of her racing career
in the two-year-old pace at
Ridgetown, although she finished
no better than fourth in both
heats.
Sired by Lord Grattan, and
her dam Oakhurst Ginny, the Mc
Ilroy horse, now four years old,
got her mark of 2:07 at the
Wolverine raceway, Detroit, and
added to her owner’s pride when
she came from sixth position in
an eight-horse mile dash, in the
home stretch, to win by one and
a half lengths, going away. Gor
don Ramsey, of Glencoe, drove
running through their veins, and
who knows but- perhaps some
time in the future he will pro
duce another Dan Patch or Billy
Direct. If initiative and hard
work, to say nothing of consider-
fastest horse' now living sired by
Lord Grattan. Bunty Grattan
(2:15), who won the consolation
pace in straight heats at Tillson-
and
purchase
Pinery,
standard-bred horse
purchased was Oak-
but he had no in-
2/5), a half-sister to Pat-
Grattan, dam of Silver
joined the
sire,
time
Merry wood
Worthy Son,
Silver Peter
repeated
(2:07),
McIlroy,
Willert Reunion
will be held at
on
for
the
JOWETT’S GROVE, BAYFIELD
Saturday, July 4
Sports at 1 p.m. Supper 5 p.m.
Dancing at Pavilion in Evening
• Bring Picnic Baskets (Table
Cloths, Plates, Cups and Saucers
Provided)
Do Join Us and Make the
Picnic a Success
OTTO WILLERT, PRESIDENT
“FOR HEALTH’S SAKE,
ROLLER SKATE!”
Exeter
Roller Rink
IN SOUTH HURON?
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EVERY WEEK
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CLINTON
NEXT TO COMMUNITY PARK
First Show at Dusk
Two Complete Shows Nightly
THURSDAY
July 2
“MATING
★ Gene Tierney
& FRIDAY
and 3
SEASON”
★ John Lund
CARTOON - NEWS
SATURDAY & MONDAY
July 4 and 6
“AFRICA SCREAMS”
> Abbott and Costello
CARTOON - NEWS
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
July 7 and 8
“FROGMEN”
★ Richard Widmark
★ Dana Andrews
CARTOON - NEWS
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
July 9 arid 10
“FANCY PANTS”
(Technicolor)
★ Bob Hope ★ Ijucitle Ball
CARTOON - NEWS
Children’s Playground
Two Shows Nightly’
(Hain or Clear)
Children Under 12 Years
In Cai’S Free
Two Blocks West of
Southcott Bros. Store
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY,
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
8:00 to 11:00
Children 250 - Adults 350
SKATES SUPPLIED
Refreshment Booth
burg, ip, 1952, is another product
of Merrywood Farm, like Merry
wood Twinkle, whose sire is
Lord Grattan and whose dam is
Oakhurst Ginuy. Merrywood Di
rect, with a record of 2:11 over
a half-mile track in 1952, a black
pacing stallion, is also stabled in
the McIlroy barn.
Lord Grattan, who was raised
by Tom Elliott, of Parkhill, was
27 years old when he died in
1951 and was the last direct son
of Grattan Royal.
As a comparatively newcomer
to the breeding and • raising of
standard-bred horses, having
started his establishment only
five years ago, W. Eric McIlroy
has come a long way. Today he
owns at Merrywood Farm a
stable of 12 head, including seve
ral colts, all with
able expense, are to
rewarded, then the
Merrywood Manor
justified in looking to the future
with
tion.
COMING EVENTS
POSTPONED — The Rebekah
picnic, planned for July 15, will
be postponed until a later date
which will be announced. 2c
You Are Cordially Invited To
Decoration
Service
THE HURON COUNTY
Federation of Agriculture
A Field Day
will be held in
Seaforth Agricultural Grounds
,s
If
Kate
good blood
be fittingly
“squire” of
■should be
enthusiasm and anticipa-
the twins are girls, call one
and the other Duplicate.
Attention
Junior Farmers'
Picnic
Springbank Park
Tues., July 7
at 6:30 p.m.
Bring Your Picnic Basket
and Cutlery
All Members Welcomed and
Bring a Friend!
Lyric
T heat re
Phbne 421 «.
Previews Its
Coming Attractions
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
July 3 and 4
Redhead From
Wyoming
★ Maureen O’Hara
★ Alex Nicol
Photographed in technicolour,
this is tops in western melo
drama.
MONDAY & TUESDAY
July 6 and 7
I Confess
★ Anne Baxter
★ Karl Malden
Filmed entirely in Quebec City.
This suspense picture is one of
Alfred Hitchcock’s best!
"WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
July 8 and 9
My Wife’s
Best Friend
(Adult Entertainment)
★ Anne Baxter
★ Mcdonald Carey
Here is - a racy film that will
be well worth seeing . . .
Kirkton Union
Cemetery
Sunday, July 5
at 3:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker:
Rev. Gordon Hazelwood
of Mount Forest
Special Music by
Woodham Male Quartette
If Weather Is Unfavorable,
Service in Kirkton United Church
Ross Marshall, Frank Routly,
Chairman. Sec.-Treas.
ALDON
THEATRE
GRAND BEND
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
July 3 and 4
“INVADERS FROM MARS”
Technicolor
★ Helena Carter -fc Arthur Franz
Unusual . . . unbelievable . . .
unimaginable . . . but it could
happen tomorrow!
SELECTED SHORTS
SUNDAY MIDNIGHT,
MONDAY & TUESDAY
July 6 and 7
★ Virginia Mayo
“SHE’S BACK ON
BROADWAY”
Technicolor
* Gene Nelson ★ Frank Lovejoy
Virginia’s lighting up the gay
white way and the bright lights
are beaming . , .
PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
July 8 and 9
“THE SYSTEM”
•k Frank Lovejoy ★ Joan Weldon.
It’s packed with dynamite ac
tion ... it hits hard!
CARTOON AND
ADDITIONAL SHORT
r.
Friday, July 10
• There will be Harness Horse Races, Ball Games, Track and Field
Events, a Display of Farm Machinery and Equipment along with
other displays of Interest
Fiddlers’ Competition and
in the evening previous to
to urban and rural people. An Old Time
a Square Dance Competition in the arena
the dance.
• There will be a Dance
Seaforth Memorial .Arena to the music of CKNX Barn Dance Gang.
in the Evening on the new floor in the
I
COME WITH YOUR FRIENDS TO THE
SEAFORTH
BINGO
AT THE COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CENTRE
Friday, July 3
,000.
IN CASH PRIZES
9 p.m.
HERE’S WHAT YOU PEAY FOR:
12 GAMES FOR $50.00 EACH
• SPECIALS •
$100 $200.$1000
EVERY DOLLAR MUST BE PAID OUT
ADMISSION
For 12 Games $1.00
EXTRA CARDS • SPECIALS 25(! or 5 for $1.00
FREE DANCE
TO CELEBRATE THE INSTALLATION OF THE
NEW POLISHED TRAP-ROCK FLOOR
ENJOY THE BINGO — HAVE A DANCE
ALL PROCEEDS FOR COMMUNITY WELFARE
COMMUNITY CENTRE
CANADIAN LEGION ATHLETIC ASSOC.
Authority Granted by the Mayor
EXETER RAGES
Dancing
Every Nite
A TERRIFIC HIT!
Neil McKay
AND HIS ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA
CASINO
Midnight Dance
July 5Sunday
s_
A Free Show
On The Beach
Frank Taylor, President
Geo. W. Lawson, Treas.
LAKEVIEW
Grand Bend
The Orchestra To Please All Age Groups!
Come and watch the "Speed Boat Demons” racing
every Thursday evening’ at 7:80, starting July 2.
Trophy races and cash prizes.
•s
$2,800.00 IN PURSES
Open Race, Non-Winners
of $300 trot or pace
Sponsored by Marshall & Murray Machine Shop
2.25 trot or pace
$500
$500
Sponsored by Mathers Minneapolis Farm Macliinery
2.22 trot or pace
Sponsored by Jensen & Co. Manufacturers
2.19 trot or pace
Sponsored by Brady’s Sanitone Cleaners
Free-For-All
Sponsored by Crocker Refrigeration
CLOSING DATE FOR RACJES TUESDAY, JUNE 30
Horses Eligible June 30
Races Start at 1:30 D.S.T.
CLIMIE-WHITESELL STARTING GATE WILL BE USED
Prize of $20 for Fastest Mile of Race Meet
Donated by A. L. and 0. JE, Acheson
Silver Tray for Best* Dressed Outfit
Donate7^by Jack Smith, Jeweller
Blankets donated to the winner of each race by Buswell’s
Family Footwear, Clarence Fairbairn, Chambers & Darling
Meat Market, Mr. Thompson (manager, Lyric Theatre), and
by Jones, MacNaughton Seeds Ltd.
Announcer: Tory Gregg of Wingham
$500
$600
$700
Betting Privileges on the Grounds
EXETER TURF CLUB
Jack Morrissey, Chairman
W. C. Allison, Secretary