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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-08-23, Page 8Time -MY,Pcofe YgYAt 230.. 1973 B. PS/Se Facts 'n Fancies SUSAN 74 m e/9e, (photo by Doerr) MR. AND MRS. BUD RICE Hold farewell par ties. family moving west LOV E . . 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'129 $139 $219 $109 lb 994 lb 694 lb. lb. CORN Fancy 14 oz. 4/ Stokleys Kernel FRUITS & VEGETABLES Ontario CELERY STALKS Sunkist ORANGES Ontario Cooking ONIONS Fresh Dug Ont, No, •I POTATOES 24's 2/49' 138's Doie 69 21b. 1016, bag 890 To reside in .brand Bend The sticky delight of red taffy apples all over the face of a small girl; the up-and-down Music and motion of the painted horses on the merry-go-round; the dizzy spinning of the lights on the ferris wheel at night: all spell the magic of the fair. It's hard to believe that fair time is here again. Lucan fair of course was last weekend, with a bigger and better program than ever. The CNE is well under way in Toronto; and once it is over all the community agricultural fairs will begin. I really love a fair. Seldom do you see people so light hearted and carefree as you do at a fair. Kids drag their parents from ride to ride on the midway; and most adults are glad to use their kids as as excuse to relive some of their own childhood memories. I haven't been to the Exhibition for a couple of years, but when I was in public and high school, one of the highlights of the summer was that one-day pilgrimage to Toronto for the CNE, There were usually three or four of us, all girls, who would set aside this day to make the trip, We were all up at 6:30 on "the" day because we had to be into Alliston to catch the bus at 7:30 a.m., a bus which took us right into the Exhibition grounds, But the actual anticipation of the day used to start much earlier because at that time, all school children were given free passes to the Ex. This of course hap- pened way back in June, before the school year ever ended. When we finally reached Toronto, and the grounds, things were just starting to get going. The pavement was still wet from the street cleaners. The games of chance and souvenir booths were just in the process of sorting out and displaying their wares. And the barkers at the various shows were just finishing their last cup of coffee in preparation for the long and tiring day ahead. At this point we usually made a half-hearted attempt to tour through some of the buildings and exhibits. We couldn't go home saying we had done nothing but walk the midway all day. A quick tour through the automotive building with a few 000's and aah's at the new car models (or the young man who was displaying them) and we would go on to the next. A quick stop at the Hockey Hall of Fame would satisfy our desire to see the Stanley Cup on display and then we would head over to the. Coliseum. We wouldn't spend too much time admiring the cows or the chickens (although I don't ever remember seeing roosters the size of those on display there) but headed straight for the Horse Palace. After watching the horses and riders go through their paces in the show ring for a while, we would head up to the stall area to see if we could find my uncle and cousins, who always take two or three horses to the Ex, By the time we found them, "examined" the horses, and marvelled at how exciting it must be to sleep on the hay in the stall they had rented for themselves, it was almost lunchtime. This was the time for us to head to the most exciting exhibit of them all: the food building. Almost before you could see the glassed-in waterfall that surrounded the entrance, you could smell the enticing aromas wafting out of the booths, But the most exciting aspect of the food building was the prospect of getting enough free food samples to tide us over until we got hungry enough for another hamburger and glass of Honeydew. I can't remember why the idea of a small paper cup full of French Canadian pea soup thrilled us so much, but every year we would wait our turn in the line-ups. And then there were always boxes where you could put in your name in hopes of winning a trip to the south or a quarter of beef or something else equally as exiciting. By the time we got back out on the grounds, there was no doubt that the Ex was going to have another successful day. The hot sun and the thousands of pairs of feet had long since dried the pavement or odd puddle and already people were walking around with shopping bags full of goodies and armfulls of stuffed toys they had so ingeniously won at the games of chance. Urged on by the thoughts of winning one of these prizes, we would try our luck (almost always unsuccessfully) and by that time, we had worked our way down to the midway - the most anticipated part of the day stretching before us. Wearing our most devil-may- care smiles we would line up for the roller coaster, or the salt and pepper shaker and wonder at our own daring. I'll never forget the first time I went on the roller coaster. I was at the exhibition with my parents and I finally persuaded Dad to take me on the king of the rides, We ran into a snag however just before we got on the "train", because the man there challenged my age. I can remember few things which have given me as much pleasure as informing him that I had turned 12 (the minimum age limit) just two days before, By the end of the afternoon, we just had to sit down, Although no- one would admit it, we were dead tired. Our feet were hot and itchy from the hot pavement. Our backs were sore and our spirits had started to sag just a little. So nobody gave too much of an argument when someone suggested walking over to the Miriam Elston, Edmonton, a native of Exeter celebrated her 100th birthday recently in Alberta, but like many women, she won't admit her age. At her centennial party, a friend asked Miss Elston if she waterfront. There we could sit and listen to the entertainment at the bandshell or lie back on the grass and watch the air show without admitting that we were really using it as an excuse to rest our weary bodies. I seem to remember that we never planned our finances quite well enough to take in the grandstand at night. although I do recall that one year, we made a special effort just so we could see Bobby Sherman, the teenage idol of' the day. After that, or after seeing the latest rock band at the Youth Pavilion, it was a mad rush back to the parking lots for fear we would miss our bus back home. But as weary as we were, nothing could destroy the magic and excitment of spending a whole day, on our own, at the Exhibition. And when we fell asleep that night, we knew it would be to dream of taffy ap- ples, merry-go-rounds and ferris wheels. ()act EV eeed The Times-Advocate would like to wish happy birthday a n d congratulations to several members of the Over 80 Club this week. Best wishes to: Mrs. Tillie Tetreau, Zurich, 88, August 25, 1973. David McLeod, Craigholme, Ailsa Craig, 88, August 25, 1973. Henry Flaxbard, Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, 87, August 21, 1973. Mrs. Myrtle McGregor, Grand Bend, 84, August 26, 1973. If you know of anyone who would like their name to appear in this column, please tell us. There is no charge. was excited about her hundredth birthday. Surrounded by a centennial cake and letters of congratulations, Miss Elston replied, "I'm not 100", "How old are you?" the woman continued. "Well, I'll admit to 75," Miss Elston replied and both laughed. Miss Elston was born in Exeter in 1873 and went to Edmonton in 1910. She taught home economics and millinery at the Edmonton Technical Institute and later, with the help of a sister, started a millinery shop, She is also very well known for her writing and was a member of the Edmonton branch of the Canadian Women's Press Club and is a life member of the Media Club. She saw the courage and hope of immigrants coming from Russia and the Ukraine to settle in Alberta and she wrote about what she saw. She has not written for some time but said she would like to start again soon, Her message this time would he to show both the young and the old that they haven't changed so much over the years. The party in, the sun parlor of St. Joseph's Hospital attracted many guests. Champagne and birthday cake were served and while Miss Elston tried the champagne, she didn't like it. She has lived at St. Joseph's three years but is in good health. Miss Elston has several relatives in this area, including nephews Rev, Mervin Elston, Centralia, William, Robert and Jess Elston, St. Marys arid nieces Victoria Elston and Mrs, Humphrey Arthur, also of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. Claire Wyatt and Denise moved last week to Winnipeg where Mr, Wyatt has accepted a position with Black- woods Beverages Ltd, on Ellice Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt have been residents of Exeter for the past 14 years. Mr, Wyatt was employed with Canadian Canners Ltd. Before leaving town, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Lindenfield en- tertained about 50 friends and neighbours to a farewell party Saturday and presented Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt with an engraved Liquid Bleach JAVEX Bonus Pack NESCAFE INSTANT Libbys Deep Brown BEANS Nabisco SHREDDIES Fabric Softener FLEECY Green Giant Fancy CREAM CORN diffe Whole Mother Porkers COFFEE Liquid or Creamed Kraft HONEY Giant Size ARCTIC POWER WONDER BREAD Hostess Giant Oatmeal COOKIES silver tray and a set of TV tables. Wilf Beattie made the presen- tation. Mrs. Ed Wurm was hostess at a coffee party Friday when neigh- bors in the Taylor Apartments gathered and presented the Wyatt family with a subscription to the Times-Advocate and a souvenir of Exeter. Dinner parties were also held in their honor at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Stanlake, Grand Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dorey and Mr. and Mrs. Lindenfield. 64 oz 444 9 88 9oz 29° 8 oz 49° $155 8 oz Thames Road. United church provided the setting when Sylvia Dianne Stone and Aloysius R. (Rac) Rice exchanged wedding vows August 4, 1973. Baskets of pink and white glads and carnations, ferns and can- delabra decorated the church for the ceremony ponducted by Rev. Hugh Wilson, Agnes Bray provided the music with soloist Mrs. Robert Hoffman, Given In marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of silk organza over taffeta re-embroidered alencon lace accented with seed pearls. Sequins outlined the scooped neckline, natural waistline and cuffs. Appliques of matching lace were scattered over the sheer bishop sleeves and the full skirt that was swept into a cathedral length train. A lace and pearl Juliet cap held the silk illusion cathedral veil. The bridal bouquet was a cascade of pink roses, ivy and baby's breath. Matron of honor was Mrs. Judy Ellerington. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Marilyn Eagleson, Lorene Mellin and flower girl was Brenna Wein. They were gowned in blue floral polyester organza, with high empire waists, low scoop necklines and little cape sleeves. The A-line skirt was finished at the bottom with a deep bias ruffle and a double bias ruffle edged the scoop neckline, A green velvet ribbon encircled the waist and finished at the back with a bow and streamers. The flower girl had a matching gown in plain blue trimmed with floral fabric. Bob Stone was the best man and guests were ushered by Thomas Ellerington and Charles Browning,. Following, a reception at the church parlors, the couple left for a wedding trip to the Eastern provinces, The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stone, RR Exeter and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rice, New Waterford, Nova Scotia. RECENTLY vows July daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie The, couple will reside in Grand Bend. Prior to her marriage the bride was honored at showers given by Mrs. Judy Ellerington, Mrs. Marilyn Eagleson, and Lorene Mellin; and at a community shower at the church. The bride is employed by the Lambton County School Board and the groom works at Bell Aerospace, Grand Bend, Miriam Elston marks birthday Marks 100th birthday, won't admit true age 12 BAKING TREATS 100% Whole Wheat Sea POTATOES19.. 5/$ 1 00 11 oz. 1 oz. free 2,„ 3/79' ,6,z 35° 9oz 2/59 2 lb. 38% more 94 1 lb. bag 98 4 $ 59 WED ding CHOPS PRICES This Week We Are Featuring Specially Fed CHOICE RED BRAND BEEF FROM THE C.N.E. As On Display in the Canada Packers Exhibit in the Food Products Building , TASTE THE FINEST BEEF PRODUCED IN CANADA! C.N.E. Round Steak,Sirloin Tips Rump ., Steak Roasts lb. Try A Steak or Roast of this Special Beef Maple Leaf Sweet Pickled om am Cottage Rolls lb.. 1 17 Lamb Shoulder Roasts or Chops lb. 8.9t 'FROZEN FOODS McCain FRENCH FRIED POTATOES 216, 49 -Mr. and Mrs. Ronald MacDonald exchanged wed- 21, 1973 at Clandeboye United Church. The bride is the and Mrs, Wilmer Scott and the groom is the son of Mr. MacDonald. The couple are residing at Kitchener. Phone . 235-0212