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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-09-15, Page 17Finishes stitch chores Displays in the home department of the Exeter Fall Fair will be popular with the female visitors to the exhibits. Mrs. Dave Cross, winner in numerous sections of ladies' work a year ago, is shown above completing a stitching job on a man's shirt. T-A photo W:Ak•moo,f4,:?•s • Search for beauty By MRS. ARCHIE DEWAR FROM THE LONG GREEN LINE Here's the Corn Attachment for John Deere Combines. Tremendous capacity. Ears never contact stalk rolls... there's almost no shelling loss. Models avail- able for 36 to 40 inch rows, or for narrow 28 and 30 inch rows. 2- 3 - 4 or 6 ROW CORN HEADS HURON TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT CO. EXETER 235-1115 Most of it from this area. Livestock at fair second to none, The Exeter Fall Fair may differ in size with the Canadian National Exhibition, the Western Fair and the Royal Winter Fair, but they all have a great deal in common, Many of the exhibitors in the livestock classes show their prize animals at all four at- tractions. This area proudly boasts that some of its livestock is the best at all these events as well. P, E. Dearing & Son have son major awards at all the major events in Canada for more years than Preston cares to remember and his Dorset Horned sheep will be on display at Exeter next week. Although they've started a new herd, Whitney Coates & Son, RR 1 Centralia, consistently place among the best with their A new _prize has been added to the list for the winner in the beauty contest to be staged at the Exeter Fall Fair, Wednesday. The Times-Advocate is now offering a portrait of the winner to be taken by Val Baltkalns, whose photography features the editorial page each week. The sitting may be either in- door or outdoor, and is valued at $40. In addition, the winner of the local contest is eligible to corn- Hereford cattle. They didn't finish out of the Money at this year's CNE and they came home with many rib- bons from the WesternFair also, Among Holstein breeders, Ross Marshall, Kirkton, has few peers. Ross Cottle, the Thames Road area farmer who started showing his hogs at the local fair some years ago has also progressed to the championship stage at the CNE in past years. Some of the best poultry in this district are raised by Cliff Pepper and George Tiernan at Dashwood and they'll be on dish play too. Over the past few years, the number of horse fanciers in this district has grown by leaps and bounds and these area animals pete at a regional contest in Those wishing to enter may contact the T-A or Carf Cann at Cann's Mill Ltd. Agricultural firms in the district will provide sponsorship for the girls. Fordwich on October 1, and the winner there will go on to a provincial championship. Entrants must have an agri- cultural background and judging is based on the following: 40% appearance, 30% participation in community affairs, 30% personal achievements. are now an integral part of the always popular horse show at the fairgrounds. Dalton Finkbeiner, Fred Darl- ing and Len Vert have horses that are among the best in. Can- ada, while other riders provide plenty of excitement in the many routines provided at the fair. There are Many other area farmers entering livestock at the By MRS, HEBER DAVIS SAINTSBURY Mr. & Mrs. Bob Tindall, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee and Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis called at St. Joseph's Hospital recently to see Miss Joan Barker, as did her parents. After recent X-rays, Joan's condition is greatly im- proved according to her doctors. PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carroll ac- companied by Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Mullins, London, spent Sunday with Mrs. C. Stewart and Miss Sophia Richards, Listowel. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Barker attend- ed a barbecue at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Don Abbott, Lucan Saturday evening and Sunday Mrs. Bob Kelly and Cheryl, London, local fair and there's no doubt they'll soon be going on to the major shows, having started right at home. So, if you didn't get to the ONE, the Western Fair or the Royal Winter Fair, don't be dis- appointed, many of the champion- ship animals from those shows will be in Exeter next Thursday. were guests with the Barkers. Mr. Hugh Davis attended thanksgiving service at St. Thom- as Church, Granton, Sunday. Mr. Torn Kooy is a patient in South Huron Hospital. Messrs Gorden and Ernie Oke and sister Lilla, Exeter, spent Saturday with Mr. & Mrs. Hermon Atkinson. Mrs. Fred Dobbs Jr and Fred- die returned home Sunday, having spent the summer at Grand Bend. Miss Carol Ann Abbott, Whal- en, is spending a few days with her cousins Brenda and Ian Car- roll. Mrs. Ron Carroll called on her grandmother Mrs. P. Bertram, Exeter, Monday. Mrs. Bertram is able to be in her own home following an illness in South Huron hospital. Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis at- tended the 97th anniversary ser- vice at Trivitt Memorial church, Exeter, Sunday and were guests following the service with Mrs. Flossie Dickins. Miss Karen Nixon, Granton, was a guest with Heather Davis during the weekend. Mr. & Mrs. George Atkinson and family, London, Mr. & Mrs. Howard MacDonald, Lucan and Mr. Mark Atkinson were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis. Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Davis visited with Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott Sunday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Al Shannon, Thorn- dale, spent Monday evening with their niece and nephew, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Johnson and boys. A new method is being used this year to determine the cham- pion cook of the 1906 Exeter Fall Fair, The award will be pre- sented to the contestant winning the most points in Class 52, This class, with 24 sections, covers all facets of baking from home-made bread to rolls, bis- cuits, tarts, cakes and pies. This variation should increase the ac- tivity in Class 52 as more entries will enhance the chance of win- ning the title of champion cook of the fair and the accompanying PERSONALS Mr. Howard Rinn and Miss Noreen Walkom visited with Miss Hannah Rinn of London, who is a patient in Victoria Hospital hav- ing undergone surgery. Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Trott and Betty of Toronto spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. Dewar, Betty leaves next week for London, England, where she plans on spending the year. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Scafe of Clio, Michigan spent a few days with their cousins, Mr. & Mrs. Duncan McNaughton. Mrs. Margaret Baker and Mar- cash award of $15 from the T-A, Many area ladles won the cook- ing championship under the form- er setup and it will be interest- ing to see which of those will emerge with the title when they are all in the running again, The home department will be well stocked with knitting, cro- cheting, embroidery and sewing work of all kinds. In the fine arts and crafts Section, oil paintings, water col- ours and snapshots will be shown by area enthusiasts. leen opened their home for a cup and saucer shower for Misses Elizabeth and Donna Baker, daughters of Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Baker, brides-to-be, October 1 and November 12 respectively. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Coward and boys attended the Steam Era Con- vention at Milton Monday. The familiar blood bottle used by the Canadian Red Cross is on its way out. By the end of 1967, it will be completely re- placed by a new plastic blood pack. Saintsbury patient shows improvement Times-Advocate, September 15, 1966 Noe, 11 new method. for crowning cook