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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1957-08-28, Page 7,.1 • , A Joan Fairfax 11.Canadian TV star, who will be the'headliner at this 'year's -"I- a i variety concert to. be beld,in. the Wingham arena on Thurs- II ; Eday evening. . • •• .• . • , -,.. . all111111111111111111111,1111111.111111M1.111•11111111011111111111101111111,1111111111111111111111. .,. ,. •• - , .. . . . . appy. 'Frontier' Days re Aimost Here Again! The town is right. 'into. the Spirit of "Frontier Days" merrYrnaking.A distinct Western ,flavor .can alrnost be tasted as young cowpokes stroll up and down Josephine Street and the pounding of horses' hooves can he heard beating out •a tattoo most evenings of the week. • Partner things look pretty good for this year's .9e1ehratiari, which begins Thursday, August .g0th and, ends on Saturday, • : ; : ••• •;\Tany., new 0,Yente >re ,been in- troduced this,. year, ;including' rope spinning, and. bull-dpgging, .Whieh are certain .to attOtet a great deal • of interest and: jve 'a :great deal of *fun to et:Octal-0C 'and partici- pants alike. Square daheing: .cOrePetitions; parades, betide; ton4Eolcie hats and a lot of fun, -ere the ,rilain in; gredients of the annual catbrAtpon. 1.911" the third Ili*: PrOgrani: of .verits... :The program of events' etarts off with a stage* pirOentatiOn in - the, arena featuring :Joan Fairfax of CBC television,'fafrne ...at; 8.30 P,m. on Thursday .evening The 'Variety show is followed by dancing the arena frorm10 until 1 /Lit Friday at 1.80 p,M, brings the children right into the Frontier spotlight with a grand parade to the park for the official opening of the celebrations scheduled for Z15 p;m. The afternoon will be devoted to a fun-packed program of races and contests and the choosing of this 'year's, Frontier Queen. , The .FrOntier Ballwill be the big event of the evening, complete With a square dance contest, ;Saturday a Frontier Parade With 'five bands, floats and' fancy ‹lresser's will move along Josephine •Street to the park for, the judging and the presentation of pri4es. Prizes are 'being offered for the best over-all float; the best horee- drawn vehicle; best comic float; bot service club float; best old fashioned float and the bestmotor vehicle -in original condition. Highlights of Saturday after- noon's events will include a selec- tion of music by the Durham Girls' Trumpet Band, rope spinning displays, a .horse show and more than a half -bones entertainment by local and out-of-town artists. In the evening the CKNX barn dance with more than thirty en- tertainers and special artists be- gins at 8 p.m., do large a crowd is expected that the arena' doors are to be Opened at 7 p.m, The barn dance show is to be followed by an evening of dancing. Visitors from the surrounding district Should make a point of coming to town on at least one of the days and joining in the fun, they'll find a great big welcome waiting for them, lots to see and plenty to do. Frontier Days are fun! lva.!ve Lined vp,. A J-1ost. Of8ilYinl....",...w-o-ebn d Bargains ',to THK. .." FILTERS -0" 8c hoo-' - - •,Gifte • • ' 1 tuNm` ' ' KITS BaO10'°-81.„;,e• Apiiliati4e. lies, Prt,te-71.3.eit in.' 44.,„Tiar EleoP-- .... iu- g. &Aan . . SURE TO COME TO T�jv FRONTIER DAYS "' ALEXANDER'S HARDWARE, • FOr Information about • . • • PARADE ENTRIES . 1"See ,MIK MdPIAAIL • office of the Sheriff and any tall dark'strangers coaling into town be Pirtid‘ Chairman made:Welcome!, . Wingham's three clays of merrymaking year, • florse FarniAnillia,tT.e Alb .„„ ••• to 'A X • WO.ROE SENO" •r ,A4 aAl. 0/190t Anlotten aket 40. , - lo -day's ,OrOfir 11.e.wever a ;O,nook WO ,1,4Alt 040. i�,., other "crop"*Woo. ds. , . r.. noo, et moKtooto, we have etweavoorek to keep atotoOot- modem #4104.1 beg/th advance in thb. *kr of renogoifiloo,, Afkillfr : biotic s .mnd 'modern nutrition. es, applie4 to voterintry mod*: • rnxvgNTATivE TrainciNE to A are ss. ^7. 441k u 11044,14 oriteer problems, we covut have an answer -.-but to t,is, cao el PP ..01/1,4011/81Y serious PrablOM always oral your VVTERIKAPIAIN. He could saYs YOU lorfor tdOlhae It Called in. Vanc. TOUR ANIMAL DEMME MAIIMACIST McKibbons PHONE 53 ptu4 STORI. WINGHAM Have fun! • LIONS FRONTIER DAYS THIS WEEK Join in the Fun As president of the Wingham Lions Club I would like to take this opportunity of akin, every- one to join in the goOd 'fun of FrontierDayf celebrations, I would like to ask the merch- ants of the town .16, feature in their vindows special n"FrontierP dis- plays wherever possible. Since preparations or the threer day event are well under way 6 the time of writing, 'and it is ex- pected that this week canvassers will be calling an local merchants for their continued loyal _support, it would, be perhaps •fitting if I mentioned the wonderful, help we have had in the past from so many of the townspeople, business- es and organizatibns.Without :this assistance it would be impossible for •the Lions Club to continue Frontier Days. ' I should also like to take this opportunity' of thanking all those who are at present busily engaged building floats for, the event and to the farmers who in the past have loaned horses and other live- stock to brighten up the parades and lend, an old-time atmosphere to the celebrations.. We •in the Lions Club hayet.pyt We've Cone a Long Way SINCE "HORSE AND BUGGY DAYS" NOW "Frontiersmen" travel. by car. For to- . day's -best car service from start -to -finish pull in at our station, we'll be real pleased 443 see you. "Enjoy Frontier Days" „ Reavie Motor Sales • Everybody's Rarin' • BEST WISHES TO THE LIONS CLUB OF WINGHAM FOR A COMPLETELY • SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION OF • • • 'tine 9. -e„tsr,.;:tnhcl,7;;::::. ,notf.4:AfheWoorekl h . . , . . casion, we will ;feel' amply, repai(';1 • FRONTIER r, you- have .p.;••gopcl*tiree:, And ybn will. if you join in the, fun. • ' • 1957. Jack Boyle, President, Wingham'. 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"1:41;4411.....moimeeNi =limo e Aimmamm. .. • • .NEMBOR- 001NO ti TOWN TO 'ENJOY FRONTIER....:1AYST 4!' • Ha p p y?- Why sure, he's riding the range in a TIPTOP CAR from our •USED CAR CORRAL! • Just look at these steeds waiting for you to throw a saddle on ... —1955 Dodge Coach, ,Light Green, pekfect inside and out • —1955 Plymouth Sedan - a real beauty 1-1954 Dodge Regent Sedan, 19,000 Miles - one owner car —1954 Chevrolet Coach, 2 -Tone - snappy' 1-1953 Monarch - A-4 throughout, clean —4953 Mercury 1/2 -ton Pickup. - Good Many more cheaper cars on iot. All above cars "guaranteed A-1 HURON MOTORS Ltd. • A. )3, hiacIVILLIANI titolt0 and ItainisoN MAJOR DIESEL leRACToltS Wifighant ' Phone 237 • "avi4etA4 • Phone — 66 WINGHAM "A Home Away From Hor7,4 HAVE FUN DURING FRONTIER DAYS 4 t 4 • ' 4100111011111111111110111E11101111111111111111111111111311111111111111111181111/1111111.1111PIISIMINIMMIIIIIIIIIIIIN11111111111111111111111111r ' , I ttttttttt ttttt ttt ttttttt ttt iv tttttttttt A ttt le ttt aa ttttt tat tttt ama ttttttt 11111111113g1111111 ttttttt I ttttt 11111t11 tttt tt ttttttt t I tt All • 'Ag • 1. ...Round -up Time forMedicines During Frontier Days men of; ten travelled many miles and faced many dangers to obtain medicines a n d ,pain:easide drugs .. 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