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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-06-13, Page 8Page 8 -- Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, June 13, 1963 Attorney, -Gen. Continued from Page One, set up to invest in and organize buildutgs for older folk. He went on to compliment Gordon Hicks, the contractor, for the well -constructed building, stating it was the best put up so far. In reference to the building, he said that there are many kinds of walls in this world, but in this case the walls were of ry kindness, generosity, and dig- nity for those who should be able to relax and enjoy life. Rev. Gordon L. Fish dedi- cated the new apartment, and said he hoped it would be a real home for the residents and pray- ed for their happiness and peace and a spirit of love. Hon. Mr, Cass was introduc- ed by his friend, R. E. McKin- ney, a former mayor of Wing - ham. Mr. Cass said that on be- half of the Ontario government it was a pleasure to be called TRACTOR RODEO Contertents Choose MASS EYHARR1S OF THE ELEVEN CONTESTANTS IN LAST WEEK'S TRACTOR RODEO, AT THE WINDHAM TRADE FAIR, THE MAJORITY CHOSE A MASSEY-HARRIS TRACTOR TO USE IN THE CONTEST. Come in soon for a demonstration. Look, com- pare ... you'll be a Massey -Ferguson manl CHAS. HODGINS WINGHAM Massey -Ferguson Sales & Service PHONE 357-1440 on to open the building. He said government is asked to do many things for young people, but we have a responsibility to the older people as well. Not too many communities, he went on, have accepted this latter responsibility as has been done in Wingham. He cut the symbolic ribbon as the final act of the official opening. FAIR OPENING John Brent acted as master of ceremonies on the trade fair stage, for the official opening, which followed the program at the Parkview apartments. He introduced Kin President Matt Boyd, fair chairmanJames Currie, who both spoke briefly. Mayor Robert Hetherington wel- comed the crowd, and congrat- ulated the club on its efforts. He went on to introduce a num- ber of municipal representatives from surrounding communities. Mr. Brent then introduced others on the stage including 1). E. Holland of the Depart- ment of Economics and De- velopment, Elmer Goebel, manager of the Mid -Western Development Association, Mur- ray urray Gaunt, M.P.P. , W. T. Cruickshank, president of CKNX, Elmer Ireland, president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, Barry Wenger, publisher of The Advance - Times, and G. W. Cruick- shank, chairman of the town's industrial committee. R. E, McKinney introduced the Hon. Fred. M. Cass, who spoke briefly and officially opened the fair. In his address Mr. Cass con- gratulated the Kinsmen on their efforts which spark -plugged the Parkview apartments and the fair, and said he hoped for the club's continued success. The public may be proud of the dis- play of what can be bought at home. The government of On- tario is interested in providing more trade and industry for the people and in this regard the efforts of the Department of Economics and Development have been phenominal. The products made here, he con- cluded will go far toward mak- ing this area prosperous. Junior returned home late from school one day, and an irate father asked the reason why. "I was kept in because I couldn't remember where the Andes were, " was the reply. "Well, remember where you put things in the future." NEW EXHIBIT—The Ontario Hog Producers' Marketing Board installed a teletype machine at the Trade Fair which was hooked up to the master machines in Tor- onto, used in the sale of hogs. Elmer Ireland, presi- dent of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture looks at the market quotations with Alfred H. Warner, Bayfield, a director of the marketing board.—A-T Pix. TOM WILKINSON, son of Mrs. Runa Wilkinson, gradu- ated as radiological technician from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Radiography, Lon- don, on Saturday, June lst. London Speaker Canon J. G. Lethbridge, London, secretary -treasurer of the Diocese of Huron, was the speaker in St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday morning. After conducting morning service Canon Lethbridge ex- plained details of the church's missionary work at home and abroad, urging the necessity of a new viewpoint on the part of church members. Following the address he answered questions about mis- sion expenditures from the con- gregation. The junior choir, under the direction of Mrs. G. L. David- son, sang "God Who Touches Earth with Beauty". 4111.11, 2 - PIECE CHESTERFIELD Frieze cover in Raisin (Brown) colour Thick Foam Rubber Cushions 2 - PIECES 159.00 ONLY EASY CREDIT TERMS ALKER HOME FURNISHINGS Josephine Street. WINGHAM 357-1430 Attendance 5000 Continued from Page One. by a number of industries both here and in neighboring com- munities. The display empha- sized the diversified industry of Western Ontario. According to Jim Currie, trade fair chairman, attendance figures showed a healthy in- crease this year over last. Fi- nal tabulation was not com- plete at press time, but the total attendance was close to 6,000, which would mean near- ly early 1, 000 more than in 1962. The number of exhibitors was increased by nearly 50 per cent, 74 firms taking up about 95 booth spaces. OTHER CHANGES This year's fair saw a con- siderable number of changes. One main point was the moving of the outdoor exhibits, the tents and the midway to a new location across Victoria Street from the arena to the open area behind the Joe Kerr buildings. In former years the tents were pitched on Diagonal Road be- side the arena with the midway on the lot to the west of the rink. This change provided more space for outdoor exhibits of farm machinery and allowed room for the new attractions which included a tractor rodeo and the dairy princess competi- tion. The new front on the arena made it possible for the Kinette Club to sponsor a school art ex- hibit which attracted well over 300 entries and made an excel- lent display of talent in the new hall. HIGH QUALITY The general quality of the exhibits was very high, and while a number of exhibitors of former years did not show, they were replaced by others that were new to the fair and proved equally interesting. Another attraction was the big beef barbecue Friday night, which was sponsored by the lo- cal Legion branch in co-opera- tion with the trade fair. Un- fortunately threatening weather held down the expected crowd but even so, over 1, 000 people enjoyed the barbecue. Some 1, 500 pounds of meat were cooked in huge ovens set up by Tom Hays of Oakville and everyone who enjoyed the meal remarked on its excellence. After the barbecue was closed the Legion members took the unused roasts to the arena, where they were sold to those attending the fair, with the re- sult that the meat did not rep- resent a loss to the sponsors. Bill Walden, who was chair- man of the barbecue commit- tee, stated that nearly 40 Le- gion and Auxiliary members pitched in to make the affair a real success. He remarked that he would like to thank them all for their hard work and the excellent job they did. FAIR EXPANDING Fair Chairman Jim Currie pointed out at the close of the fair that the show was almost too large for one service club to handle, and if it had not been for the support of non - Kinsmen who had assisted in many ways the fair would not have been possible. He went on to say that there may well come a day when the fair should be devoted more to agriculture, and may become a community event rather than a service club project. DOOR PRIZES Each evening a $15.00 door prize was drawn, which was donated by the Formosa Spring Brewery Limited. The winners were Hazel Campbell of Wing - ham on Thursday, Nelson Gow- die, Wingham on Friday ant's, Bert Watson of Walkerton, ot. . Saturday. Winners had to be in the arena to claim the prizes. The Kinsmen ticket sale was successful, Mrs. Desmond Bro- phy winning the big doll whicja, was accompanied by $50 in Alit cash. GOOD ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment at the fairwas of top-notch quality. On Thurs- day evening the winners of the "Search for Talent" contest ap- peared on the stage. The con- test had been arranged in co- operation with CKNX and a number of neighboring Kinsmen Clubs. Ray Keating,a country and western singer from Shel- burne, was top winner. Mich- ael Borov, a singer from Clin- ton, placed second and "The Galaxies", a rock and roll group from Harriston were third. MIDWAY The ever -popular midway operated by Joyce Brothers at- tracted good crowds and provid- ed a great deal of fun for the younger set as well as the adults, The merry-go-round and giant ferris wheel were complimented by 10 other rides. Wingham Lions to Sponsor C. H.I. B. Following a stimulating ad- dress by Inspector J. H. Kin- kead, a member of the Goder- ich Lions Club and co-ordina- tor for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind for the County of Huron, the Wingham Lions Club has accepted the op- portunity of becoming official sponsors for the C.N.I. B. The area will be the town of Wing - ham and surrounding district. This project will be handled by the club's Child Welfare and Sight Saving committee. The committee will appoint one of its members as officia?- contact man to organize thellk. work of the C. N. I. B, in this area and launch the official campaign for funds, conduct- ed annually in the month of October. Six Fatalities Ontario Provincial Police district No. 6 reports a total of 137 accidents for the month of April. Four of them took hu- man lives, six people being killed. Sixty-one persons were injured. The district police checked 4, 682 vehicles and issued 1,697 warnings. Charges were preferred in 718 instances. One hundred and twenty-one vehic- les were found defective. 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