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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-06-28, Page 106DELIVERY VANS -The size and shape of delivery vans has changed considerably over the years, but even when these pictures were taken, "horse power" was the key to the whole operation. It would seem that this location was a fairly regular stop for the delivery wagons as the Jones and May wagon stops above. Below, Southcott Bros. wagon stoat to make a delivery, presumably to the same home. A Labor of Love . . . Home Baking Among the things many people recall with vivid memories is the aroma that eminated from Grandma's kitchen when she was busy with her baking. It was a tantalizing smell and Grandma had to be on constant guard against "snitchers" who attempted to get a pre-meal sample. The aroma was surpassed by only one thing . . that was the taste. Oh such delicacies that Grandma's care and attention produced. If you've never experienced such a treat, or want to relive those days gone past, drop into Ersman's Bakery. There you'll dis- cover the same aromas that permeated Grandma's kitchen on baking day and you can choose from rows of fresh bread, pies, tarts and other delicacies, Ersman's Bakery Bringing a touch of the past to Exeter tables for the past 22 years. Back: Donna Perry and Shirley Campbell. Front: Cliff and Marion Wasson and Esther Prouty Bea Ersman, Section 1, Page 18 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE JUNE 28, 1973 Fair is 19 years older than Exeter A. GARNET HICKS In reading the history of any community the individual must learn something about its relationship with the area outside its boundaries. One organization that has done more in the last century to promote a good spirit of friend- ship and good-will in many communities is. their local agricultural society and Exeter Agricultural Society is no ex- ception to the rule. Early records concerning the local society are missing, but it is an established fact that a charter was received to operate a fair in the year 1854. Some records do show that fairs were held in Exeter, Hen- sall, Zurich and Seaforth under a district executive as late as the year 1895, However we believe that fairs have been held in Exeter on a yearly basis since the late 80's. The story of man from creation to our present time has not changed very much - they like to share competition in sports, entertainment, politics etc and an agricultural society is one part of our way of life which promotes this competition on a rewarding basis for the products of agriculture. Let it be understood very clearly that competition over the many years has brought together the farmer with his livestock and grain from the fields and the small gardener in town who enters his display of vegetables and flowers. Many keen competitions have been established over the years which has done much to create a better understanding of rural life to the town dweller and vice versa. There are a great number of objectives that have been set out by the Department in Toronto for societies to follow. One that has proven beneficial in many communities is for societies to introduce new types of grains and vegetables and promote competition for new breeds of livestock, poultry and various pets. Exeter Agricultural Society has co-operated splendidly in this respect. In 1972 they had over 70 entries in field crop competition and rabbits and pigeons were introduced in the prize list that year. Another very important phase of fair work is the 4-H program for teenagers and this is not limited only to rural people. Some of our 4-I-I Horse club members and Snowmobile members live in the town and the 4-H. girls' programs in domestic and clothing is evenly balanced between rural and urban. One great problem that all fairs encounter is the providing of the type of entertainment that will be enjoyed by all, Horse racing today seems to be in this category, and the Department in Toronto makes it very easy for a local board to have it. Midways today are still providing entertainment for the young and old and operators of gambling games are under a very strict licence system, so much different from the olden days. The County School Board system dealt a big blow to the Agricultural Society program. However school boards and administration are learning that schools must become more available to the community and there must be more co-operation between teachers and taxpayers. 1972 there were over 1200 entries from the pupils in this district at our fair. Following is a complete list of officers for 1914. president, Ed Christie; 1st vice-president, John Moir; 2nd vice-president, W.D. Sanders; secy-treasurer, A.G. Dyer. The directors were: John Delbridge; Paul Coates, William Russell, James Jeckell, ,John Allison, William Elliott, Thomas Hunkin, George Penhale, Benson Williams. Auditors were James Beer and Charles Sanders. While these men have passed on, their names will no doubt be familiar to many readers of this paper. The following have served as presidents since that time: Thomas Hunkin, Ben ,Williams, George Penhale, James Jeckell, W,R, Elliott, Fred Ellerington, William Coates, Dr. E.S. Steiner, William Oestricher, Percy Passmore, Preston Dearing, A. Garnet Hicks, A.J. Sweitzer and Harry H. Strang. Other presidents were R.E. Pooley, Victor Jeffery, Gerald Dearing, Whitney Coates, Winston Shapton, Howard Pym, Harry Hern, Donald Dearing. The following have acted as secretaries, R.G. Seldon, Clark Fisher, A. Garnet Hicks. The present executive is president, Robert Down; 1st vice-president, Bruce Shapton; 2nd vice- president, Maurice Love; secretary-treasurer, A. Garnet Hicks. ' The directors are: Bob Par- sons, Jack Coates, Sam Skinner, Gerald Dearing, George Tieman, Bill Dougall, Andy Dougall Jr., Maurice Love, Howard Pym, Don Dearing, Jack Stewart, A few years ago several ladies formed a ladies' division. The 1973 executive is: Mrs. Bev. Skinner, Mrs. George Sereda, Mrs. Ross Skinner, Mrs. Floyd Cooper, Mrs. John Batten, Mrs. Robert Down, Mrs. Ross Krueger, Mrs. Roy Pepper, Mrs. George Dobbs, Mrs. Bruce Shapton. We would be very remiss not to mention Mrs. Lela Kestle, Mrs. Delmer Skinner, Mrs. Preston Dearing, Mrs, Harold Penhale and Mrs. Harry Strang who served with distinction. It is interesting to note, as one reads the lists of officers and exhibitors of former years, that the third and even fourth generation are following in their footsteps and we find that some exhibitors have been showing for over 50 years. Originally the fair property was owned by the Exeter Agricultural Society but in 1946 with the Community Centre Act coming into force it was deeded to the. Town of Exeter with no charge. Exeter Times, May 6, 1880 On Friday morning last the people of Exeter were surprised to see that a sign had been painted sometime during the preceding hours of darkness, p new-printing office in town. The paper is to be called Jehu and Jehu's Buckeye if we understand the sign aright. We thought at first that it might be a new Reform organ, as the paper which lately represented the views of that party has gone under the control of a red hot Tory. But when we considered that the building upon which. the sign appeared was the property of a person called Dr. Cowen, who is known as a bitter enemy of Reformers, that idea had to be abandoned. We await with anxiety the appearance of the new sheet. In the meantime we' express our admiration of the skill which the painter of the sign displayed in decorating. It looks as if he had been used to writing addresses on packing boxes.