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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1964-09-10, Page 14• ' „, ,„,UJON EXPOSITOR, SEAFOIVIII, 01%11%, $F4P11`._17, 1064 MR. AND MRS. LORNE WILBERT FEU- are pictured here following their wedding at the United Church parsonage, Monkton. The bride is the former Helen Minnie Horn, daughter of)14r. and Mrs. Samuel Horn, RR 1, Monkton. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. W. J. Fell, RR 1, Staffa, and the late Mr. Fell. COASTERS • GIFT IDEAS • SERVIETTES HURON EXPOSITOR Phone 141 : Seaforth Muffler Special GENUINE G.M.' Mufflers for Other Makes We now have a very limited supply to fit: DODGE & PLYMOUTH: 58-61 "6" Cylinder FORD METEOR: .58-62 "6" Cylinder FALCON: 60-61 144 Engine COMET: 61-62 144 Engine ALL mufflersat a low, low $4.99 If we haven't the- Muffler to fit your make and model, we will order, if avail- able, at this low price: Muffler Special extended to Sept. /6, 1,964 MOTOR TUNE-UP Complete Major Motor Tune-up Including Carburetor Chevrolet 9.95 6 -cylinder Olds and Cadillac Chevrolet 8 -cylinder 1 6•95 , 1 8•95 Above prices are plus parts Sea forth Motors. CHEVROLET and OLDSMOBILE Phone 541 Seaforth Don't forget the Lions Chicken Barbecue, Wednesday, Sept. 16th Recalls Long History (Continued from Page 9) eight sections of the roof. These have since been remoy- ed. The Turf Club then bought adjoining land on which George McCartney held a $1,000 ;port - gage. A half -mile race track was built, then the area was put up. for auction and bought by the Agricultural Society, with the Town of Seaforth and the Townships of McKillop and Tuckersmith each contributing $100, and Tom Scott making up the $700 balance to pay off the mortgage. Steady Improvement The Seaforth Agricultural So- ciety has carried on successful- ly over the 64 years since the turn of the century, progress- ing and improving steadily. A community centre has .been built on the grounds; several cattle sheds have been built; horse barns rebuilt and relocat- ed; the half -mile oval is second to none. In 1955, a permanent plat- form, complete with dressing rooms, office space and a speak- er's stand has been built, A pylon, bearing a suitable plaque, was also built and was unveil- ed during the opening cere- monies of the 110th fall fair. Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, L. 0. .Breithaupt, officially op- ened.the fair that year; also that year, 1955, the society entered a float in the town's Old Boys' Reunion parade and was award- ed a prize. At its annual meeting that year, Jerry ' Montgomery (then Huron Ag Rep) congratulated the society on its growth and progress over the past few years. He stated that the breed shows for cattle, field crop com- petitions and 4-.1-11,.1ubs were doing a great deal for our fair and our community, and sug- gested that the fair board make an all-out effort to attain a class "B" status. Variety' Night Helps In 1955 and '56, two success- ful Variety •Nights were held, namely, "Crossroads," with Mrs. P. L. Brady and Prof. James Scott as co -conveners. The tal- ents and labor of those who, presented these concerts were greatly appreciated by the fair board, as they did. much to' unite rural and urban folk, as well as raising much-needed money for the society. In 1956, Murray Gaunt, of Lucknow, showed the top baby beef calf at our fair, and went on that fall to win -the Queen's Guineas at the Royal Winter Fair.' Mr. Gaunt is to officially open the fair this year. The Seaforth fair gained its Class "B" standing in 1959, then becoming eligible for a federal grant each year, in addition to its other grants. Contributing generously to- wards the staging of a success- ful fair have been the Town of Seaforth, the Townships of Mc- Killop, Tuckersmith, Hullett, Hibbert and Stanley, as well as the County of Huron, and the Provincial and Federal Gov- ernments. Special appreCiation goes to those organizations, companies and individuals who have do- nated trophies, special awards and prizes over the years. The society also, appreciates the teachers, pupils, parents and school boards, who have, year after, year, placed their many beautiful exhibits. The Women's Institute, for many years, ' has operated a luncheon booth at the ,Peaforth fair, with another group pro. viding a second booth each year. Lions Sponsor Pet Show For over 15 years, the Lions Club has been in charge of a successful pet show. This event „never fails to attract the in- terest of old- and young alike. The efforts of the Chamber of Commerce in placing commer- cial exhibits, with draws, have added much to the success of a lively, progressive fair. Much of the credit for the success of the'Seaforth fair must go to its various presidents and sec- retary -treasurers. The 4-H Club leaders, directors and all com- mittee members, who give free- ly of their time, are also to be coinmended, not forgetting the faithful women who carry on regardless of the shortage of display space and other fa- cilities. The fairgrounds itself is well equipped with buildings in which to house livestock—the barns having been built chiefly by volunteer labor and dona- tions of materials. For several years a champion cook and champion seamstress were declared. This has done much to enlarge those particu- lar sections. The arts and crafts section, too, has.progress- ed under the 'guidance of an interested committee. First Class "B" Fair A colored photographic com- petition and an essay competi- tion have been sponsored by the' society for several years. In a provincial competitioh, first and third prizes were won in consecutive years for prize lists. In 1959 the society held its first Class "B" fair, with Robt. W. Campbell as president. Since then, an organized junior fair has been an outstanding fea- ture of the Seaforth fair, with indoor educational exhibits and outdoor livestock competitions —incorporating clubs from the whole county. A new competition held in 1963 was the Huron County 4-H Swine Club competition, with approximately 80 members, each having two animals. This was sponsored by the Huron County Hog Producers and was the largest of is kind in On- tario and North6America. This year there will be junior and senior clubs, those having tak- en part last year being in the senior club. Two members of the fair board—R. W. ,Campbell and Mrs. Joseph° Grummett—have each held the office of District Director for 'District -8 (Perth– Huron), each holding office for three years. Mrs. Grummett is presently provincial president for the women's section. . Throughout the latter years agricultural service diplomas for meritorous work in agricul- ture have been .awarded to Dr. F. Harburn, R. T. Bolton, Arthur Nicholson, R. W. Camp- bell, Mrs. Frank Storey, Mrs..J., Grummett, Mrs: 'Mae Dorranee, Mrs. John Hillebrecht and Mrs. John McCowan, A farmer wrote to a veterin- arian. for free advice, stating, "I have a horse who sometimes walks normal and at other times has a decided limp: What shall I do?" The vet replied, "The next time he walks normal, sell him." NEED CASH for Farm Improvement Home Improvement A New Car Any Worthwhile Purpose If so, there are several good reason (easy, low-cost terms, for example) why you should get the money you need from "The Bank". Give your nearest Toronto -Dominion Bank manager a call. Arrange to drop in and see him and chances are you can enjoy the things you want tomorrow ... today! THE, ironotrro-Dom I N ION Where people make the difference • - W. D. STEPHENSON, Manager BION K. 6-2.4A4A Seaforth • T'S JUST PLAIN ORSE SENSE WHEN YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO 'SELL BE PRACTICAL USE— Expositor Want -Ads For F -A -S -T, LOW-COST Results! ' It's just plain good horse sense to get rid of those useable itenis that your family no longer needs — for cash ! And it makes equally good sense to advertise your wares where MORE PEOPLE, who are looking for a bargain, will 'see what you have to; offer. The thousands of people who, every 'week, read The Huron Exposibar Want Ad Page are in a btiying frame of mind. They're reading the Want Ad Page because ,they're looking for what you have to offer. .. , KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR "DON'T WANTS" «AROUND THE HOME . . . THE FARM • • • Just check around, your home and farm for things that have value but aren't being used. Make a list of them and . . . • CALL 141 • AN EXPERIENCED AD. TAKER WILL HELP YOU WORD YOUR MESSAGE Call anytime between 830 a.m. and 6 p.m. Your ad can bring buyers for old Dobbin's still -useable horse collar (if you happen to have one), for boats, tools, clothing, farm equipment, farm stock, produce, furniture, appliances, golf clubs, garden equipment -- who will pay you that EXTRA CASH you can use so readily. Phone 141 MN. Seaforth r '''''"'"414r"74,777-=,1z,zgrzzoirratir.407:41:3.a ,4,,,Y1 irA*NAltd,hq 4 • 1 1 • • • 4 1 '