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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1969-08-28, Page 14Pa 6 Witngham Advance -Times, Thursday. August 28, 1969 With the end of A ug us t almost upon us, we are getting ready for the fall season in more ways than one. CB(' has an - nounced some of their fall plans, telling us about new shows and some old ones returning. One of the freshest new series ap - pears to he something shown on Sunday evenings in the 9-10 slot- now lotnow occupied by "Bonanza" with some shows running 90 minutes. It will be a variety series, with everything from 'soup to nuts', so to speak. There will,be musical variety, comedy, original Canadian drama, classic drama, and classical music --a little like last season's "Show of T h c Week" but with greater variety. The series will begin on Sep- tember 2Lst with some comedy, satire to be precise, ca lied "That's Canada For You!" It's a joke for Canadians about Ca- nadians and our custodia, and will include such things as a dance by the 'Fathers of con- federation' and a Trudeau love- . song! It stars, among others, Paul Soles, Jay Nelson and Carol Robinson. On September 28th you will be able to see "Mari- posa: A Folk Festival", a peek at the Toronto Islands where the Festival is held, and a por- tion of this year's show with Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, and Ian and Sylvia. Looking ahead, the first Wayne and Shuster Special (there will be four during the year) will be shown on Noveni- ber 9th; and a special by.Juli- ette will be seen on December 28th. Among the dramatic•of- ferings1 will be a five-part series about (a doctor; written by a doctor who is, now a writer, its title continues the trend in CBC series and' uses the doctor's 'name, "Corwin:". John Horton. stars as the Dr.., with g u es,t stars Margot Kidder, Eileen Heckart, Nehemiah Persoff, and 'Tis Show BIZ 139 Vonni Lee Eric Christmas. Other dramas include: "Pow- er Trip", the world of big business, with Lee Patterson and Sharon Acker; " The Mercenar-. ies" , a young Canadian clergy- man ,corking on the African mission fields, starring Marc Strange; " I31ack Phoenix", a story of a self-styled Nazi lead- • er, with Sinton Oakland and Jackie Burroughs; and the class- ic by Ben Jonson, "Volpone", starring Jack Creley in the title role. In the planning stages for the series, arc two shows that sound terrific --a comic review of the 1960's and an etltnic var- iety hour, featuring the music and folk dances of many of our ethnic groups. Sounds like a good series, eh? I presume it is only 'taking over' Bonanza's time slot, not pushing it out al- together. We'll have to wait and see! 0--0--0 Charging from every front page these past few weeks has been the grimnlest story to eminate from Holywood since the murder of pretty starlet Karen Kupcinet, a few years ago. It is, of course, the mur- der of actress Sharon Tate and her friends, .which is still un- solved. Sharon had just recent- ly made the big -.time with her acting, doing a number of tel- evision roles and starring in the movie "Valley of the Dolls". She was married to director Roman Polanski who was 'the guiding light behind -" R o s c- mary's Baby" which starred ,their pal Mia .Farrow. Another reason for sorrow was the death by accidental shooting of Bill Lennon, the dad of the famous Lennon Sisters. The Lennons have long been a favourite family around Movie - town, Bill responsible_ for ob- taining a spot on the Lawrence ENDOME HOTEL in TEESWATER LICENSED for LADIES and ESCORTS August 30 12: 11.30 p.m. Entertainment — String Dusters 28p Full class passes water safety exams GORRIE--The committee froiu the Red -Cross Water Safety and Swimming Programme re- ports the following results trom their summer project There were '"'9 children from evcry''part of liowick "1'wp. Sixty-seven tried the Red Cross examinations with Bruce Parker as the examiner, and 67 passed. Misses Lynn Carroll, -Kitch- ener, was the instructor and as- sistants, Misses Larkc Carson and Joyce Hamilton of Gorrie. The committee is also pleas- ed to report a donation from thc Howick Lions Club of $160. nh•: . 1 ANNUAL WATER SHOW The Wingham Sportsmen Association will sponsor its Annual Water Show on Sunday, Aug. 31 STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. — AT — Riverside Park This event has become a highlight of the Labor Day Week -end, providing an afternoon of excellent enter- tainment. ALL LOCAL TALENT SKIING JUMPING - CLOWN ACTS -- DRAWS — LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE SILVER COLLECTION , BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY SPORTS STAGE WATER' ,how — KIN PARADE Activity aplen After an a b s c n c c of one „, year and rupcated requests for its return, the ever -popular, exciting water show is returning to the local river this Sunday afternoon. The Sportsmen have gone to great lengths to make this show the best yet. A new ski jump has been built and anchored in position just below the Hanna bridge. Roger West will be emcee., for the show. Roger can be re- lied upon to keep the show mov- ing and has'a natural knack of News frothGorrie Mr; and I`irs. Ernest Harris of Wingham visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Bu yd. Misses Susan and Peggy Car- son of Brockville spent a week at thc home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carson and Mrs. E. Car- son. Dr. and Mrs. Wendell Gott, Wendy and Brian of Toronto spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank King. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown and Jean visited Mr, and Mrs. William Doig, Molesworth; on Sunday. Mrs. James Porter and Mrs. Bennie Boc of Detroit, spent a few days with Mrs. Richard Ben- nett, Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd and other relatives. '= Visitors at the home. of Mr. and Mrs.. Thomas McInnes re- cently were Mr. and Mrs. John McCaig, Shaunavon, Sask.; ° Mrs. Ransom McCaig, Swift Current, Sask.; Mrs. Elmer Mc- Caig, Moose Jaw, Sask.; Miss Linda McCaig and Mr. Kc n McCaig, . Port Coquitlaln, B. C. and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mc- Caig and family of .Newmarket. The McCaig reunion was held while the guests were here. Mr. and Mrs. James Martin and 1, elk show for his daughters. They are a large, closely -knit' family, the Sisters, Dianne, Peggy,'. Kathy and Janet being the eldest. They have .broken ties with Welk now, last' year didfreelance work and this sea - Son are starting into something new, their own television series! Too bad Dad won'tbe around to see,thcir debut. The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and being able to lose all, desire for things be - yong your reach. family of Port Coquitlanl, B. C. , visited earlier at the same home Mrs, Nelson Boyd and Mr. and Mrs. William Agar, Mount For- est and Mr. Russell Ritchie of Whitechurch also visited at the McInnes home. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brown, Betty Ann and Cindy spent the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Imeson, of Wheatley. Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Willits of Simcoe, M r. and Mrs. Jack. Sturdy of Wingham; Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Gilmore and family of Listowel visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wes Gallaway. Mr, and Mrs. Mervyn Abram and family of London spent the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cowan. Mr. Howard Cowan returned home frorn Listowel Memorial Hospi- tal on Saturday. Wroxeter Mrs. Margaret McCabe of New York is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Clar- ence White and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Elliott of Strathclairc, Manitoba, Mr. and Mrs. William iimpson of Moles- worth visited with Mrs. John Fraser on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Allan, and family, Sarnia, spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Allan. Mr.Dicli t Allan and Miss Marlene Mac- Leod of Toronto are visiting this1� weekaatrthe,same,horrie„ ; •„ ,Mr. ai hMrs.. Mae,Stecdart,,' Molesworth, visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Lloyd Hupfer. . Mr.• and Mrs. Robert Mont- gomery, Toronto, spent the week -end at their home here. Miss Hazel, Sparling, accom- panied by Mrs. Walter Eaton and Miss Aileen of Scaforth, spent Saturday in Stratford. • 99 Bty NCO accepted at Royal Military College Bryan James Forsyth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Forsyth of 29 Ridout'St.., Walkerton,. formerly of Wingham, w as sworn into the C:dn. Forces Reg- ular (Royal Military College) at Kingston, Ont., on Tuesday, 19 August. Bryan was born and raised in'. Wingham. lie attended Wing - ham Public School and is a graduate of the 1'. E. itladill Secondary School. While at- tending high school he was ac- tive in wrestling and football. Bryan graduated .pith an overall average of 7(3(1,10 in his final year. A member of 99 Bty. 21st Field Artillery, Regiment RCA (M), Wingham, he will be very much. missed by the local- unit. He was a most impressive Jun- ior Non -Commissioned Officer' who grasped military subjects very quickly. ,His loyalty and dedication to thc local unit were an example for all: Hc was a top-notch instructor and superb drill serg.cant. When• a job that required hard work and knowledge carne up he could be counted on to perform the duty with a good deal of profession- alism, 'eldom seen in this day and age. There arc many more super- latives that could he used for this young man. Suffice to say that we are proud to.know him, The Old Gunner's prediction is that he wilt some day com- mand formations larger than regimental size. AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP TO ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE Colonel C. D. Simpson, CD, Commander, CFB London, is seen administering the Oath of Allegiance to Bryan Forsyth, a former student at F. E. Madill Secondary School, who will attend Royal Military College in King- ston later this month. this week -end inserting rib -tickling tats to add to the, afterimkn's enjoy nlent. .Among; the performers will be a long list of local skiers and several guests frotn neighbour - ing towns. The show will get under way with the Flag Salute with Bon- nie and Marian' Willie and Mar- lene McNall. There will be slioe skiing, disc skiing byStcve Corrie; barefoot skiing by Bob Lowry of Blyth and turn-arounds by Blyth's Ray Radford. Jumping is always exciting as the skiers zoom over the high jump. The jumpers will in- clude Bob Lowry, Ray Radford, I3ob Deyell and a couple o f young fellows nearing, or past, the 50 -year mark, Ab Penner of Teeswater and Russell Purdon of Whitechurch. Thcre will be slalom skiing featuring the for- mer Silver Lake champion, Wingham's own Bonnie Willie and the exciting Blyth doubles act with Agnes Lowry and Bill Niesen. Most people find it hard enough to ski on the water but someone will be taking to the air as Agnes Lowry, Bill Niesen and Ray Radford combine in the pyramid. Not too often do you find a whole family taking to wateriding, but we have two family acts, the Penner family from Teeswater and the Purdons from Whitechurch with no less ' than fiye Purdon slalom skiiers. Then, of course, the kids from 2 to 90 will get a load of laughs from the clown act. We understand the Kinsmen have a special act planned but they won't reveal the details. Don't be surprised if you see them come up with something hilari- ous like a log rolling contest! . KINSMEN. SHIRT-TAIL .'PA RAD E To top off the day, every- - one will hit the maul street near midnight in their shirt- tails and assemble at the park for a'gay, holiday -festival dance and march to the arena. Then there will be dancing to the wee small hours of the morn- ing to the fabulous music of the Bluetpnes, featuring a fornlc.r Winhatnite, Eric Schattc. All indications point to a lot of fun so don't iniss these festi- vities. WINS AT C.N. (OI RIEw"10110 .I3oyd of Gor' rte, won second prize in the Old Time Fiddlers" contest held Thursday at the Canadian Na- ' tiona1 Exhibition, Toronto, in the 70 and over class. He was the oldest inan in his class of many fiddlers. Mr. 13oyd competed at the C.N.E. in 1964 and won first prize. 11 Wroxeter Sunday guests with, Mt. and Mrs. Richard Ingram were Mr. and Mrs. Stuart MacEwan and. Children, Hamilton, Mrs. Gor- don MacEwan, l3eamsville and Mrs. Pearl Henry of Drayton. , Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Reid of Richards Landing are visiting Mr.and Mrs. Stewart Higgins. ArpormammillOWINr GREAT FOR 8 Whether you're a sleepwalker or an insomniac doesn't matter this week-endl There will be fun for all at the Shirt Tail Parade and Dante sponsored by the Wingham Kinsmen. Bedtime Snacks available at the Refresh- ment Booth. WINGHAM KINSMEN CLUB Shirt Tail PARADE 12:05 A.M. (SHARP) MONDAY SEPT. 1 FROM TOWN PARK TO ARENA DANCE MUSIC BY BLUETONES Refreshment Booth Fun for Everybody ADM. AT ARENA $1.00 A Fair to remember! Nine solid fun-packed days of wonder, entertainment and excitement for the whole family! This year's Great Western Fair promises more attractions for everyone to enjoy than ever before. You'll be dazzled from the first day to the last - for instance, on September 5, 6, and 7, hear the delightul IRISH. ROVERS creators of the happy bit record, "The Unicorn." Also M.C. GLENN HAYWOOD, who can start an epidemic of laughter the moment he steps on a stage. And. impressionist GEORGE KIR.BY, a mimic without peers, , a big man with a big smile and an infectious personality. Rounding out the three big opening shows at the grandstand is the former Miss America winner, VONDA - KAY VAN DYKE. On September 8, 9, and 10 the spotlight will be on America's greatest trumpet showman AL HIRT, the really big man.with the sweet horn! Also the vivacious GOLDDIGGERS, the fabulously talented 12 young beauties who've sung and danced up a storm of popularity on Dean Martin's television series. The master of ceremonies will be ROLLY HAMMOND, the hilarious nightclub entertainer. Appearing on the same program is the popular DEBBIE. LORI KAYE, who wears her heart on her sleeve for everyone captured by her appealing .voice. Debbie will be accompanied by THE RHYTHM PALS and AL CHERNY and they will also star in the afternoon performances September 8, 9, and 10. On the final three days, September 11, 12, and 13; excitement and thrills take over .with the grandstand appearance of HUBERT CASTLE'S INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS, returning to amaze and entertain Great Western Fairgoers three times each day to wind up nine solid days of great entertainment. And there's far more, of course — Dad and Mom will be royally entertained by the sultry rhythms of THE REGAL TAHITIANS, featuring the Moorea Drum Dancers in the Marco Polo Lounge during the entire nine days of the Fair. There will be photo, fiddler and dance competitions, fashion shows, marching bands, exhibits of farm, industry and sporting'goods, the popular horse show, flower show, fine eating in the new "Top of the Fair" dining lounge in the grandstand, many new exciting Midway attractions, and st'ecial Kiddieland features for the youngsters. Plus the opportunity to win a new Chevrolet car daily! Admission is only $1.25 for adults at all times, and 25 cents for children. Truly, the Great Western Fair promises to be "A family affair"! ' VISIT WESTERN FAIR SEPTEMBER 5 TO 13...1T'S A FAMILY AFFAIR