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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1969-09-04, Page 6PAGE SIX ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1969 WA) NE OKE TRIES HIS LUCK AT CALF -RIDING AT EXETER RODEO 4111 BRAD OKE HANGS ON DESPERATEL7 IN CALF -RIDING AT EXETER RODEO Alberta Governor At Western Fair The Hon. Dr. J. W. Grant McEwan, lieutenant-govenor of Alberta, will officiate September 5 at ceremonies opening the 94th Western Fair in London. Dr. MacEwan, prominent in ONE FAST CALL SHOULD DO THE TRICK, RIGHT IN YOUR HOME THET� WE'LL pROB`�� �, LICK° "SERVICE IS OUR ONLY BUSINESS" We still have some TV sets to clean out at clearance prices. or "Make us an Offer" McADAM'S TV Canadian agriculture for nearly forty years, will deliver his address at the annual banquet marking the official opening ansl will subsequently be intro- duced to the grandstand spectator: on the Friday evening. Widely known as an agricultural authority, Dr. McEwan is also recognized as an author, histor- ian, educator and able politic- ian. He has appointed Lieuten- ant-govenor of Alberta in January 1966, culminating a career begun on graduation from the University of Toronto in 1926. He was born of pioneer parents who farmed near Brandon, Manitoba. After acquiring a Master of Science degree from the Iowa State University, Dr. MacEwan served for over two decades in successive professional posts at the universities of Saskatchew- an,and Manitoba. In 1951, he moved to Calgary to concentrate on writing, however he became involved in political life --for nine years as an alderman and for three years as mayor of the city. From 1955 to 1959 he was also a member of the provincial legislature and during the latter stages Leader of the Opposition. As an author, Dr. MacEwan has been a frequent contributor to farm magazines and news papers and has had 18 books published, the first in 1936 and the last earlier this year. Dr. MacEwan has been the recipient of the following honorary degrees: Doctor of Laws from University of Alberta, 1966; Doctor of the University of Calgary from the University of Calgary, 1967; and Doctor of Laws from the University of Brandon, 1969. Zurich Bean Queen, Donna Schilbe, Captures Miss Rodeo Title at Exeter A highlight of the Exeter Rodeo this past weekend, as far as local people were concerned, wa the winning of the title, Miss Rodeo Queen, by a Zurich girl, Donna Schilbe. Last weekend, Donna won the title, Bean Queen at the Zurich Bean Festival, and along with this went the privilege of representing the Bean Festival at the Exeter Rodeo contest. She competed with five other girls in the contest, from St. Marys, Seaforth, Hensall, Exeter and Centralia. A couple of Zurich boys, Brad and Wayne Oke, also competed in the Little Britches contest, in which they try riding a calf bare back. 'Fwo Ilensall youths, Barry and Brad Mousseau, also competed in numerous classes at the Rodeo. Larry Merner, R. R. 3, Zurich, drove a team of ponies in the chariot races which were held on both the Saturday and Sunday • events. The rodeo, which attracted wel over 10, 000 people to the two day event, got under way on Saturday morning with a cowpoke breakfast at rhe rodeo grounds. A parade through downtown Exeter at noon officially got the program under way. The Brahma bulls again proved to be a real crowd pleaser, as they gave their riders plenty to worry about, as did the bucking broncs, the calf -roping and bull dogging competitions. Another event which proved to be quite popular with the younger generation was the Little Britches Calf Riding contest, which was open to area youths only. Throughout the two-day event the Zurich Lions Club operated a booth selling home baked beans, while members of the Hensall Western Horsemen served tasty barbequed beef. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hartman and family left on Friday after holidaying with their mother, to their new -home in Burlington which he recently bought. Mrs. Charles Thiel spent the past week at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edwards and family in London. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sweeney and girls spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lance Reed at their cottage at Port Stanley. FOR ENJOYMENT IN EATING OUT Your Someone Special Deserves Our Best WE SPECIALIZE IN . . CHICKEN, STEAK AND FISH SUNDAY DINNERS SERVED FROM 3 P.M. TO 7:30 PJM Dominion Hotel Your Hosts: Marg and Ross Johnston ZURICH BAYFIELD FALL FAIR FRIDAY & SATURDAY SEPT. 12th & 13th Parade at 1 p.m., September 13, led by Goderich District Collegiate Band. Entries in Parade invited in following classes: * PONY OR HORSE AND RIG. * BEST PONY OUTFIT, GROOMING AND RIDER CONSIDERED. * DECORATED BICYCLES, OPEN TO ALL GOOD PRIZES. • ANTIQUE CARS. * FLOATS AND NOVELTY VEHICLES. * CLOWNS. The Arena Opens at 7 p.m. Friday Evening For Displays and Monster Bingo SPECIAL COMMERCIAL FEATURE IN APPLES AS USUAL GENERAL EXHIBITS SAT. 2 P.M. BABY SHOW TWO CLASSES.. Babies Under 6 Months — Babies Under 1 Year In addition to prizes for winner, each baby entered will receive a silver dollar. 4-H CLUB SATURDAY 9:30 P.M. — DANCE IN AUDITORIUM BOYD'S ORCHESTRA BAYFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Secretary R. Stirling