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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-09-04, Page 27•,;••• .•• 1;;;,;:m. pgJ., Ulna') * L96asagatberflg.o$0flJe 400. StgaW4giPeAritliUSiaSt.S. Today4be annual showing. of thP Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association Inc. is a steam engine reanion and more. Steam engines in action, antique cars and tractors, medel engines Still remain the main attraction of this unique show, but the reunion now offers events and activities for people of all ages and interests. Welcome THRESHERMEN REUNION VISITORS WEBSTERvii Clothing and Footwear Hours: Open 6 days a week Monday to Wednesday 9-6 pm Thurs. to Fri. 9-8:15 pm Saturday 9-6"Pm MAIN STREET, MYTH 523-9709 .11P.=111 Before the advent of gasoline fired engines, wood was a prime *wee of fuel. In Blyth on September 6,7 and 8, the fires will be stoked, the whistles will blow and the giant steam engines will be on display at the 24th annual Thresher's Reunion. more Old time crafts, ealltests and rnpsieal entertaibment play a maiorrole hi the yeu- nion that attractedUlare than 12,000vlSltorS to BlYth)Ot oPtITher- This year the Nth annual 'rebnion will be highlighted by several special events. A recent addition to the fun is the Old Time Fiddlers' Jamboree; to be held Friday evening. September 6. Johnny Brent will be master of ceremonies at this toe tapping musical evening. Johnny will also be on hand for the popular Step Dance Competition and Fid- dlers' Contest, staged on Saturday after- noon, September 7. Music is an important part of the enter- tainment at the annual Threshermen's Reu- nion. On all three days bands will perform and will include the Ontario Provincial Police Pipe Band on Friday afternoon, the Clinton Legion Pipe Band on Saturday after- noon and the Cameron Highlanders on Sun- day afternoon. The three bands will take part in daily afternoon parades and will also perform on the grounds of the reunion. The Heritage Fiddlers from Komoka will be back at the reunion again this year to pro- ide afternoon entertainment on an outdoor stage and play at a Saturday evening dance, to be held in the Blyth Arena, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be clown acts and puppet shows for the children, an extensive craft show in the arena and Sunday morning church ser- vices for the entrie family. And there will be steam, engines. Steam engines and more. Visitors will see large steam engines, Model steam engines, a shingle mill, baker fan, hay press, gas trac- tors, gas engines; antique cars, a nano tea separator, grain threshed and lumber saw- ed by steam, horse power, a black smith. shop, log sawing competitions, belt setting competitions and bag tying contests. From the start of the show on Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m., there will be something for all ages and interests and this family styled country event. ..Prvie; ,ron."4.1.4 "A*1-t.'; Zer-knixe. Continued success to the HURON PIONEER THRESHER. and HOBBY ASSOCIATION and Best Wishes on your 24th Reunion in Blyth WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE!! THE VILLAGE OF BLYTH and THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ,,, • • ,,, .... I • A Al A, ..A • •••1•1 EMT= • • SWAM rOOD Welcomes visitors to the 24th Annual • THRESHER'S REUNION September 6-7-8 . See us for your baking needs: SPICES -SNACKS -CANDIES -PET FOOD -PICKLING SUPPLIES - NUTS -VEGETABLE OILS etc. OPEN: Monday - Wednesday 10 am -6 pm, Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 8 pm 523-4789 Prop. Lorna Fraser • t:7,V3s.