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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-09-14, Page 15imes /Advocate September 14, 1978 Page 17 MARCH IN PARADE — A group of young area majorettes took part in Saturday's Kirkton Fair parade. Back, left, Anne McDougall, Donna O'Connell, instructor Susan Maddock, Kim Conlan, Wendy Coward and Tracey Schroeder. Front, Melissa McMann, Andrea Francis, Shannon McMann and Heather Rice. Staff photo Serving South Huron North Middlesex & North Lambton Since 1873 Somebody mixed up Exhibits increase Gives Garden Party weather for Fair For the first time in many years the sun shone brightly and warmly on the annual Kirk ton Fall F’air, Saturday. Master of ceremonies Lee Paul described the weather perfectly saying, "it’s Garden Party weather for the Fall Fair. Everybodys’ here in shirt sleeves. Its’ a strange sight for our fair.” The excellent weather may have cut down on the attendance as area farmers were busy harvesting beans. Secretary June Robinson said the number of exhibitors was up but at least one large exhibitor of previous years did not show. Mrs. Chas Baillie won the Simpson Sears and Canadian Canners specials as the top contestant in baking and canning. Others showing well' in these two classes were Mrs. Keith Stephens, Mrs. Lome Fell and Mrs. Joe Cod- dington. In a small showing of flowers, Mrs. Tom Hern was the major prize winner. Taking top honours in house plants were Mrs. Dorothy Switzer and Mrs. Raymond Switzer. Vi "Brien and Mrs. Tom OUR APOLOGIES We.apologize to our customers who were disappointed in not being able to buy some of the advertised specials in our last sale. The demand for our values was much greater than the stock we had available. We can assure you that steps have been taken to have adequate merchandise for our September Fall Value Sale, October Dollar Days and October Days Sales. — Hern were the top exhibitors in fruits and vegetables and Alan Hearn and Mrs. Lome Fell were best in grains and seeds. Judging was held in three categories of field crops. Don Bragg was the winner in wheat followed by Eldon Westman, Bill Arthur, Albert Weenink, Burns Blackler, Don Nairn, Ewart Crago and Bryan Bertrand. Winners in white beans were Gerald Wallis, Ewart Crago, Jim Nairn, Bryan Bertrand, Don Nairn, Ken Bearss and Gerald Francis. Best in the corn com petition were Ken Bearss, John Simpson, Ewart Crago, Burns Blackler, Bob Stephens, William Arthur, Eldon Westman, Jim Nairn" and Gerald Francis. The winner in ladies, men’s and childrens wear was Nancy Perry while the best in sewing, knitting and crocheting were Lena Kirkland, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Miller McCurdy, G. Poel, Pauline Morrison, Mrs. Agnes Davis, Iris Gunton, Wilma Davis and Florence Heard. The Anderson Carry-on club award for most points in young teens wear went to Nancy Perry Parkinson. Winners in citizens section Miller Peterson, Mrs. Lena Kirkland and Agnes Davis while Britnell was best with 4-H articles. The tube paintings winner was Burns Blackler. A new feature added to the 4-H club competitions was a swine class. The champion barrow was shown by Gary Urquhart. All the hogs in and Janet the senior were Mrs. McCurdy, H. Mrs. Hern, Mrs. Terri this class MAIN STREET, EXETER Now open Thursday and Friday Nights Until 9 p.m Money to Meet Autumn ' Needs t Back to work — back to school — start the fall season with the things you need! Get a personal loan — planned to fit your problems and your purse. Get it from the people who make it easy for you at Victoria and Grey Trust. VICTORIA and GREY TRUST COMPANY MRS. JOYCE E. BLACK RON KEYS MANAGER ACCOUNTANT Anniversary celebrated By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS KIRKTON Mr. & Mrs. Allan Eveleigh celebrated their 25th wed ding anniversary with a family dinner Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Jaques, Woodham were hostesses to a party Saturday evening. There were other social gatherings to honour the occasion. Mr. & Mrs. Laverne Doupe of Belleville visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Herman Paynter. Mrs. Don Barber, Collingwood spent the weekend with Mrs. Joan McCormick. Mrs. Miller McCurdy is a patient in St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital at time of writing. Miss Shirley Switzer, Edmonton, Alberta is holidaying with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Jack Switzer and family. Tom Atthill from Northern Saskatchewan is visiting with his mother Mrs. Dan Jarvis. iiiililiitiniilliit iiiiiiiinf iiihi tmiiiiiiiii Over 80 Club Mrs. Mary Glavin of Marian Villa, London celebrated her 88th bir thday on September 12. were sold by public auction with Huron-Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell acting as auctioneer. The champion animal was purchased by Kirk ton Veterinary Clinic for 80 cents per pound liveweight. In the 4-H beef class, Norman Bilyea was the best showman and the top valves were shown by Doug Cook and Dan Shute. The top dairy showman was June Simpson and Laurie Simpson and Stephanie Hartwick showed the best claves. Heather Bilyea champion horse showman and grand champion of the 4- H livestock showmanship classes. Following are the school fair results: McNaughton, John Poel; Any article made in in- dustual art - Robert Weer- sink, John Wiles, Chris Williams; article-home ec class - Caroline Pael, Joan Stephens, Stephanie Hart wick; A pc pottery - Sandy Stephens, Beth Williams; A ceramic article - Anne Paynter, Valerie Stephen, Debbie Lindsay. was Class A Writing Grade 1 - Jamie Westman, Brian Bearss; Kevin Gib bons. Grade 2 - Melissa Barton, Kristin Hendry; Kelly Spearin. Grade 3 - Stacey Vella; Corulee Coulthard; Jennie Hen derson. Grade 4 - Karen Atkinson; Danny C; Laurie Hawkins. Grade 5 - Deanna Lindsay; Sandy Stephens; Jodi Sleeper. Grade 6 - Marlene Kernick; Sandy Williams; Sheila Betts. Grade 7 - Debbie Lindsay; Janet Hattwick; Vicky Payne. Grade 8 - Betty Johnson, Patti Willis; Kathy Lamond. Class B Art Grade 1 - Wallace McIntosh, Mary Jane Riordan, Ellen Mahoffy; Grade 2 - Gordie Mills, David St. Clair, Robbie Flatt; Grade 4 - Tommy Vincent, Coralie Coulthard; Grade 5 - John Poel, Diane Willis; Grade 8 - Patti Willis. Class C Crafts Kindergarten - Katie Goring, Peggy Dunnell, Paul Bearn; Grade 3 - Carol Willis; Grade 5 - Diane Willis, Sandy Stephens; Grade 6 - Jim Wiles; Grade 7 - Anne Paynter, Joy Hendry. Class D Open A button picture - Linda Poel, David Switzer; wooden craft - Chris Caroline Poel; A model Paul Stephens, Class E Baking Bran Muffins 3 - Wiles; Nutritious snacks 6 - Maureen Blackler; A good breakfast - Chris Williams. Class F Flowers A bottle garden - John Poel; Arr. childs birthday - Katy Cade, Sandy Williams, Patti Willis; A house plant in % bloom - Jim Wiles. Vegetables & Fruit Potatoes (3) - Leonard Williams, Derrick Switzer, Jim Wiles; Carrots (3) - Dale Switzer, Brian Switzer, Sandy Williams; Beets (3) - Derrick Switzer, Jim Wiles; David Switzer; Tomatoes ripe (3) - Maureen Blackler, Sandy Stephens, Jim Wiles; Tomatoes green (3) - Bob Switzer, Debbie peppers Sandy Doupe. Beth Williams, Doupe; Green (2) - Jim Wiles, Stephens, Debbie Class H A collection special 12 year and under Maureen Blackler, Sandy Williams, Beth Williams; 13 years and over - Caroline Poel. Class J Special Huron County Historical Society 10 prizes - Chris Williams, Sandy Williams, Caroline Poel. Special Bob Robinson Jr. 11 years and under - Deane Robinson, John Poel, Bradley Stephens; Sr. 12 years and over - Chris Williams, Paul Stephens, John Wiles; Special Horticultural (6-11) Mobile - Andrea Blackler; Geraniums - Andrea Blackler, Katy Cade. fj No matter what size of No matter Dixie Lee can offer you a taste satisfying experience that will satisfy any group.how hungry the gang is... No order s too small I A Revolution In Experience • • • • Di$e 1ccEnW" 235-2665 Drapery Suggestions TOP TREATMENTS You may use a cornice or( valance. Cornices are generally wood ■ polished and carved, painted, or fabric covered. Valances are fabrics - swagged, ruffled, flat or pleated. Or less costly and complicated. Try a decorative traverse rod by Kirsch. animal for the Kirkton Veterinary Clinic.Shawn HAM ON THE LAM — The champion barrow in the Kirkton 4-H club swine show was entered by Gary Urquhart. Shown with Gary at the left is Bill Schaefer who purchased the prize .......... ................ . Staff photo William, Dogs of dll sizes and shapes were entered in Saturday's pet show at the Kirkton Fair. From the left floor covering • wallpaper FAMILY CLOTHING • DRAPES • FABRICSKIRKTON FAIR PETS — __________________r_________________ _____, , ............................ are Sarah Ross, Wendy Coward, Laurie Bibby, runnerup Joan Bibby, Trevor Edwards, winner Tyrone Overton arid Debbie Angus. Staff photo Draperies done well, as you would want them. From measurement to installation, done with care. NOW OPEN Thursday Evenings Until 9 p.m. THE WfiLL and FLOOR SHOPPE the junction _ Use Your Charge* or Mastercharge EXETER'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE