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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-09-23, Page 15EXETER, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 23, 1971 SECOND SECTION PAGES 1A TO 12A AIN • .• FEATURES ON THE INSIDE . This supplement of the Times-Advocate is being distributed \ to all boxholders in the area, in addition to regular subscribers. As well as local weekly news items, this issue contains special advertising and items of interest to all persons intending on visiting the fair. These extra pages are intended to give readers an insight into the many displays and exhibits that will be a part of the 117th presentation of the Exeter Fall Fair. Sponsored by the Exeter Agricultural Society, this year's show will again feature many of the events that are a tradition at fall fairs. plus some interesting added attractions; designed to fulfill the interest of all fairgoers. The following index will show readers where articles listing the highlights of the Fair can be found on the inside pages of this issue. Interest in harness racing in this area continues with abundance. Visitors to the Fair Saturday afternoon will have their chance to see five heats of top notch racing 9A This year four Fair patrons will have a chance to stock their home freezers with one of the meat prizes being offered in the lucky draw sponsored by the local Agricultural Society 5A Everybody welcome — The president of the Exeter Agricultural Society, Donald Dearing extends a cordial welcome to attend the fair and enjoy all the fun 5A . • In the 441 section, two new clubs will be in competition for the first time at the fair 8A The Fair gets underway Friday night with one of the most popular events, the baby show. Judging starts at 7:30, so come early and get'a good front row seat 10A Another highlight of the Friday evening Fair activities is the ever popular Queen of the Fair contest. Last year's Queen Linda Hackney Will be on hand to crown the winner 12A Several interesting displays of bells and restored farm engines will be on the grounds Saturday. 10A • 4 It's Exeter Fall Fair time again and the directors have come up with some new features designed to satisfy the wants of all ages. For the third consecutive year, the Fair will be held on Friday and Saturday taking advantage of the opportunity of obtaining the services of top notch bands on the weekend. The Exeter Legion band will be on hand to lead the parade down Main Street. A large number of floats are expected to join this year's march that is scheduled for a new time, 10:30 a.m. Things get underway Friday night when Exeter Mayor Jack Delbridge will handle the honors of officially opening the fair along with fair president Donald Dearing. The opening by the mayor will be followed by the always popular baby show. Secretary Garnet Hicks reported early this week that three of the four sections of the baby show had been completely filled and he was forced to turn away entries. The only class that babies may still be entered is in the twins section. Any mother of twins wishing to enter the baby show should contact Mr. Hicks at 235-2438. The alWays popular beauty contest will also be held Friday night in the arena following the baby contest. This event is being held for the fifth time in conjunction with the fair and has been a tremendous success right from the outset. The beauty contest has also drawn a lot of interest this year and Carf Cann reported Tuesday that he had a full slate of ten contestants. The winner will receive a Bulova watch donated by Exeter jeweller Earl Campbell. Each contestant will receive a prize regardless of the results of the judging. The second queen to be crowned Friday night is the Fair's baking champion. The judges usually have a difficult chore in selecting a winner after sampling most of the delicious entries. Visitors to the fair Friday nights will be entertained by top notch performers from the immediate area. Performing during the baby show and beauty Contest intermissions will be the step dancing Nancy and Carol Nickles of Granton who performed last Saturday at the Kirkton Fair. Joining the young dancers will be baton twirling Leslie Humphries of St. Marys and Bob and Danny Heywood of Exeter with their singing numbers. The indoor exhibits at the fair will be on display Friday night as well as Saturday. Also on display will be the usual lineup of booths showing the merchandise of local merchants complete with the popular candy booth of the Exeter Home and School Association. Displays on the grounds and the arena will be more numerous than other years, Secretary Hicks reports that request for exhibit space has reached an all-time high. Saturday afternoon, the London Forest City model flying club will present an exhibition of radio controlled model airplane flying. George Burgin of Kirkton will be in attendance with two of his restored gas engines and a display of bells gathered by Vic Jeffery may be seen. At the same time a large number of Exeter and district automobile dealers will have their latest models on display, Several new clubs have been added to the 4-H activities. • The Exeter Agricultural Society feeder calf club will participate and the calves will be sold by auction later Saturday afternoon. The other club taking part with a large membership is the Exeter 4-H horse and pony club. A new attraction added last year that proved very popular will be back in a bigger way.. The harness racing heats have been extended to five. An official starting gate will be used and wagering facilities will be on the grounds. Expected to join Mayor Delbridge in a short Saturday afternoon program are the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Huron MP Bob McKinley, Stephen Reeve Joseph Dietrich, Reeve Lloyd Ferguson of Usborne. The Fair concludes Saturday night with two dances with music provided by the Cavaliers and the Country Pals. Also, Saturday night, a draw for four valuable meat prizes will be made. Don't forget, the parade starts Saturday morning at 10:30. See * item, "foram-ceded * no-6 (yd oil 4-q eet,e4 * Exam Zeletta Eagei * ealuo clod Ealey emeede * Mooed "itboieu;e 9€01, * piceetaot Sale at 17eedor eaetted * eat Vedideld * qa4ose44 Rezei029 * ezaftd aget Zoeace% 91-ctot ecu,tadaid, 94tea ee.,feetalele ,41.44 ft) Hi • • • • . • . .... . S •