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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-10-13, Page 15To open fair Kenneth W. Stewart 400 rA..s 141. THE SCENES BELOW . . . . • d, • ov$4144•6:t2•:(41. 41 fff.01:-Ot th...4, '94: • 4 %'.L4•:: 1,41.44i.,4gl• et*Elitrt4.4=4"rqil*"*.:'•X"ItF*rtin ot• "The Crossroads for Plowmen". This is what the International Plowing Match is often called. The 1966 edition of this popular event will be held in Huron County on the James Scott Farms, Seaforth. The photos below, supplied by the department of agriculture and food, show some of the activity at previous matches. Over 100,000 visitors are ex- pected this year and they'll have plenty to see in the plowing strips and in the 100-acre Tented City with its displays of every conceivable type of a- gricultural machinery. '14.0"14,Y4 5 '75...;;;„ 4 n. ktt • PROMISES TO BE BEST EVER INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH NEWS This official publication for the 1966 Inter- national Plowing Match is printed by the Hur00 Expositor, Seaforth and the Exeter Tib1044 YoOoto. opportunity of keeping abreast of the latest developments in agriculture in Canada. Some of the exhibits will even give them a glance at the future. Another reason for the optim- ism being shown for this year's event, is the stellar job being tional have been well aware of this fact in their planning and most have indicated their dis- plays will be bigger than ever before to attract interest from the thousands of farmers who will find the International on their doorstep this year. Space in the gigantic "tented city" was reserved long before the closing date. Spectators to this year's match will not only witness some out- standing exhibitions of plowing, plus the usual "grudge" matches between mayors, reeves and wardens, but the exhibits in the tented city will afford them an done by the Ontario Plowmen's Association and the local Huron committee to ensure that it will be an outstanding success. Every avenue has been explored to en- sure that a day at the Seaforth site will be well worth the effort for all members of the family. In fact, it will be difficult to take all the attractions in during one single day, and indications are that many persons will be in attendance for many of the four days of the match. Bigger and better than ever! That's a slogan employed by many organizations to describe their annual activities, but in many cases it often falls short of becoming a reality, But not so with the 1966 Inter- national Plowing Match to be held at Seaforth in Huron County from October 11 to 14. This is an event that has con- tinued to get bigger and better every year, and this year it will be more so, due to its prime location in the heart of Ontario'S most productive farm land. The major companies which annually exhibit at the Interne- lights. These lads can take their place with the best of them, point- Rig up the fact that the number Of competitors for future years will never diminish. —The many exhibits, of course, are too numerous to mention, But if farmers want to maintain their progressive na- ture of the past few years, they all know that a trip to the Match is a must. — Colorful parades, complete with bands and attractive major- ettes are a part of each day's activities, and gets everyone into the gay mood that prevails at each International. — Horseshoe pitching may be a lost art for many inthe younger generations, but the competition at the Match will prove once again there are still many of our Ontario men that can throw ringers with uncanny consist- ency. — Some of the other activi- ties include a tractor pulling contest, historical exhibits (get a preview of our Centennial year), plus many other events that will make your visit a real enjoyment and education. A warm Huron welcome . . of the total exhibitors. In addition to the machinery manufacturers, other exhibitors at the match will include banks, oil companies, producers of cars and trucks, dairy equipment, farm buildings, household and garden supplies, also livestock breeders, chick hatcheries, seed and fertilizer companies, real estate agencies, radio and tele- vision stations and newspapers. Government agencies and de- partr.tents also occupy a large portion of the exhibit area. shores of Lake Huron has ap- proximately 100 miles of very attractive beach and summer re- sort areas. Situated on Lake Huron is our County Town of Goderich where The Honorable J. J. Greene, Canada's Minister of Agricul- ture, will officially open the 1966 International Plowing Match on October 11. Four streets and three avenues covering 100 acres with a total frontage of over two miles for exhibitors ranging from farm machinery manufacturers to banks and government agencies make up the area at International Plowing Matches known as the Tented City. One look at the many con- cessions housed in the almost 300 tents will immediately re- veal the reason for the name "Tented City". The mayor of the Tented City for this year is James M. Scott of McKillop township who will host the match, Oct. 11 to 14, on his poultry farms located on the northeast corner of the town of Seaforth. Mr. Scott's son, Wil- liam, is the first ever deputy mayor. The outside street in the Tented City is used entirely by manu- facturers of heavy machinery. These companies have taken an interest in the International Match since the tractor was in- troduced during the First World War. Large machinery firms nor- mally occupy 20 percent of the Tented City exhibit area although they represent only four percent salt was discovered in 1866. At the present time the salt mines of Goderich are producing and still supplying the needs of many people. In Goderich we also have our County Museum which displays many thousand historical artic- les and we are pleased that over 20,000 people visit this Museum each year, not only from Canada and U.S., but from many other countries. The balance of Huron is served by the prosperous towns of Ex- eter, Clinton, Wingham and Sea- forth as well as other villages and hamlets which not only serve the people of Huron but manu- facture products known across Canada. We feel that we are most fortunate in Huron County to have in the town of Wingham the modern facilities of both C.K.N.X. radio and television which are quite beneficial to our county. And so, on behalf of Huron County Council and the local committee of the O.P.A. with which I have been associated, — Please turn to page 4 By KENNETH STEWART Warden, Huron County On behalf of the citizens of Huron County it is my privil- ege and pleasure to extend a most sincere and warm welcome to the many thousand visitors who will be attending the 1966 International Ploughing Match in our banner County of Huron. I would also like to give a special welcome to our many friends south of the border and from outside countries. I feel that our local commit- tees along with the C.P.A. are leaving no stone unturned to make this one of the greatest mat- ches in the history of the On- tario Ploughman's Association. We are most pleased that Hu- ron County has been chosen for this event as we are one of the leading producers of Agri- cultural products in the Province of Ontario, specializing in such products as beef, pork, poultry and milk products. We also rank high in the pro- duction of cereal grains, white beans and canning crops. Huron County, lying on the CORN DAY Each year, some major crop of the area is emphasized and in Huron this will naturally be corn. The first day will see a most interesting discussion on this subject with Dr. W. S. Young, University of Guelph, talking on ',Increasing Corn Yields". There'll be machinery demon- strations and harvesting of corn to back up his information and few farmers involved in pro- ducing this major crop will not want to miss it. The Honorable J. J. Greene, Minister of Agriculture for Can- ada, will officially open the Inter- national Plowing Match and from then on the site will be a hive of activitiy. What are some of the features planned this year? Well, here's a partial list: -- Queen of the furrow contest, attracting young farmerettes from across Ontario. — The usual contest for ward- ens, mayors and reeves. The list this year is lengthy, and while it always provides plenty of laughs and good-natured wrang- ling among the competitors, there is no doubt they take it seriously and the honor attached is becom- ing much sought after. — The lady of the household certainly won't want to stay at home after looking at the many features to be provided for her enjoyment and education. There will be cooking demonstrations, hairstyling tips, TV programs and the always popular fashion shows. — The inter-secondary school competition is one of the high- FEATURES ON THE INSIDE . . . As you can well i m a gin e, the International Plowing Match doesn't just happen. The annual e- vent takes months of planning and the co-operation of more people than you can imagine. On the inside pages are just a fewof the high- lights of this year's match and the inside stories to the planning that has preceded it. You'll also read messages of greetings from leading Canadian and local Ontario politicians, with their views on the importance of this event. There's also a full program so you can plan your itinerary when attending this year's Match. Over 300 exhibit in 100-acre 'city' • PROVIDE FACILITIES The Tented City, featuring more than 300 exhibitors, will occupy nearly 100 acres, Laid out in fully-serviced street s, the area will feature every conceiv- able type of farm machinery as well as all sorts of farm sup- plies. In addition, the Tented City will include Match headquarters and catering facilities for the thousands of visitors. Persons manning the various concessions and booths at the Match are no fly-by-nighters. Most of them are men's and wo- men's service clubs from Huron County and the surrounding area. The profits these clubs make will be used for the many worth- while projects they conduct in their various communities. This is certainly a unique situation in comparison to many events and is another way in which the Inter- national helps the area where it is held annually. October 11 to 14—Located At Seaforth In Huron Crvinty