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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-05-25, Page 12Page 12 Times-Advocate, May 25, 1978 Activity hums in Huron for 1978 plowing match The International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show is still four months away, but Huron County is already humming with JIM SIDDALL &SON 1 near LICENSED & INSURED TRUCKER • LIVESTOCK • GRAIN • FERTILIZER • FARM SUPPLIES KIRKTON 229-6439 ATTENTION FARMERS SURFACTANT for your spraying needs. A top quality wetting agent & sticker. Prominant area farmer users assure me that this is a # product at an economical price. For information & prompt delivery contact: 1 DON GAISER R R 3 DASHWOOD, PHONE 237-3450 activity as plans are finalized for the event. This year’s edition of the Plowing Match is scheduled for September 26-30 on the Jim Armstrong and neigh bouring farms Wingham. Easy to locate, the site is on Highway 86 one mile east of Wingham in an area where cash cropping and livestock operations complement each other perfectly. The 1978 site is the largest in the history of the show, encompassing over 1,000 acres. The tented city has grown too. There is space for 500 exhibitors this year and much of it is already booked as participants look forward to the best “International” ever. Displays will feature the latest farm machinery, agribusiness advances and even the 1979 automobiles. There’s something for everyone with ladies’ programs, county antique and historic exhibits, steam shows, rides for the children, and of course, the plowing and Queen of the Furrow competitions. Over 50 caterers will offer a wide choice of meals and refresh ments to the crowds. Various committees are meeting almost daily now to finalize everything to the smallest detail to ensure this year’s show will run smoothly. A good example is the traffic committee which works to plan traffic flow in the area, providing the most efficient routes to and from the site. Involved are members of the local committee, road authorities and Ontario Provincial Police traffic specialists, working closely with of ficials of the O.P.A. Plan now to attend the 1978 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show. was Mark September 26-30 your calendar. If you plan to exhibit, act quickly as space is going fast. For more information contact E.A. Starr, Secretary Manager, Ontario Plowmen’s Association, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Legislative Buildings, Toronto, Ontario M7A COMPLETE COVERAGE FOR T ' * Home * Farm * Life * Commercial * Automobile * Registered Retirement CONTACT Bev Morgan Insurance Agency Ltd. 238 Main St. Phone 235-2544 Across from Save way Lumber Plans Exeter By MRS. ROBERT LAING Mrs. Jean Carey hostess for the May meeting of the Cromarty Marion Ritchie Auxiliary May 16 with 15 members and one visitor present. Mrs. Eldon Allen presided and opened the meeting with a poem, hymn and prayer. Mrs. Glen Elliott had charge of the scripture lesson reading from the book of Ruth. Mrs. Bob Laing had the study book dealing with the industries of the Caribbean and also reading a story of a Jamaican trying to make a go of it in Canada. Everyone joined in lear ning a Caribbean hymn and enjoyed a piano in strumental by Mrs. Ivan Norris, “Whispering Hope.” Mrs. Philip James chose as her topic a story on Holland’s Beautiful Business “Tulips.” Mrs. Duncan Scott presided for the business when members were reminded of the Prebyterian Women’s Spring Conference at Knox Prebyterian Church, Mitchell, May 30. An invitation was accepted to meet with the Hensail Prebyterian Ladies on June 14. The June meeting has been advanced one week to June 13 due to the strawberry supper, June 21. After closing with a hymn and prayer a silent auction of plants, slips and bulbs netted over $35. Lunch was served by the committee. MINISTER LEAVES — A farewell gathering was held Sunday at Trinity Anglican Church in Ailsa Craig fortheir rector. Shown here Clarence Morgan, Church warden, the Rev. F. Ralph and his wife and Jack Whitmore with the portable oven broiler which the congregation presented to the couple as a farewell gift. Photo by Scheifele Rev. Ralph to Wheatley Bid farewell to Anglican cleric BEFORE YOU BUY • Siding • Aluminum Doors • Windows • Accessories Compare Our Prices DO IT YOURSELF We will measure your needs, supply the materials, and give you installation hints OR WE WILL INSTALL "HAS THE BEST FOR LESS" ALSO: PREPAINTED OR GALVINIZED TRIM for farm, residential, or commercial buildings. Authorized Dealer for Kaiser Aluminum Products KEN McCANN ENTERPRISES LTD. 234-6401 RR 2 CREDITON Trinity the congregation was celebrating its 108th an niversary. Next Sunday the church will join with Brin sley congregation for their anniversary services, and at which time Rev. Ralph will conduct his final service with them. The Ralph s came to the area in January, 1973. They will now move to Wheatley, Ontario and take char.ge of a St. Thomas will succeed Rev. Ralph here. Rev. Latham was ordained this spring and is a graduate of Huron College, London. small congregation of 40-50 families there. He will begin his new duties on the first Sunday in June. The Rev. John Latham of By JOY SCHEIFELE Members of the Trinity Anglican Church in Ailsa Craig bid a reluctant farewell to their rector, the Rev. F. Ralph, Sunday as he conducted services for them for the last time before taking up new respon sibilities at Wheatley, Ontario. Trinity Church is part of a three point parish - Parkhill, Brinsley and Ailsa Craig. The congregation at Brinsley joined with the Ailsa Craig members in their morning worship for the special oc casion. A dinner was held in the Ralph’s honour in the parish hall following the morning service. The congrega tion presented the couple with a portable oven-broiler and a purse of money in ap preciation of the many services throughout the years. The A.C.W. presented Mrs. Ralph with a cup and saucer in appreciation of her fellowship and support. In addition to being Mr. Ralph’s final service at $ 5,200 r EXETER FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITE! THE BEST IN FARM MACHINERY $ 1,975 $ 575 $ 690 * ♦ * * * * * ¥ * * * ¥ * ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ♦ SEE Wl DISPLAY — Mrs. Iola Goring and Mrs. C. Robb, Lucan take a moment during the Middlesex North Women's Institute 75th annual meeting held in Ailsa Craig May 16 to examine one of the special displays set up. Photo by Scheifele + P.O. Box 729 EXETER, ONTARIO 519-235-1380 1—880 N.H. 1000 RPM w/2 row wide corn head. Excellent condition......................... 1— 400 Gehl, 540 RPM w/2 row narrow cornhead & pickup. Extra set of knives. » Almost new condition............................................S 1_300 Gehl, 540 RPM w/1 row cornhead & pickup. 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We are pleased that Lisle Worden is home from Stratford General Hospital and Miss Vera Hambley and Harvey Hambley are home from University Hospital in London. Mrs. Charles Douglas, Mrs. John Miller, Mrs. Carter Kerslake and Mrs. John Templeman attended the Perth South District Annual at Main Street United Church, Mitchell, Tuesday. Institute celebrates .By JOY SCHEIFELE Over a hundred members representing thirteen branches gathered together at the Ailsa Craig United Church, Tuesday, May 16 to celebrate the 75th District Annual meeting. Special displays were set up throughouFthe church for the members and an an niversary cake com memorating the district’s 75 years was served at the noon luncheon. The cake was cut by president, Mrs. R. Lewis of Iiderton. Among the guests were Mrs. L.Caffin, London area chairman, Mrs. Fred Howe, Oxford County and Mrs. Carol Crerar, Home Economist of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The devotions and meditation were takenby the Rev. 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