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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 21, 1961

Page

14

Acton Fall Fair Exhibits Winners Announced for 1961

Directors reported record entries for the Acton Fall Fair with judges naming top cattle and beef classes. Winners include Charlie Lasby Hob Merry Bob Merry Rob Merry and others across senior and junior female and male categories with grand champions and reserve titles.

Acton Eall Fale Wow Merry Bob! Mercy Charlie Lasby Hob Merry Bob Merry Bob Mercy Ph Merry Charlie Lasty Charle Ander Chambers Bull Karsseth Elient Tadl Call R Elliott Ro Eloishane Theo Chambers EE OV HV. Chambers RO Eloi Jycarahd Heifer Uh Vo Chambers Deika V. Chambers Heifer HL Vo Chambers HE Thompson Susan Peart ULV Bb Ve Chambers He Vo Chambers Hev C. Ree Molehwend Farm George Ron Storey J TH. Willmott T. Willman C. Kee J. D. Wilmott C. Kees Willmott Sen Heiter Muirhead Faris Geo Ron Starey Justor Seurting Heiter We Willmott J. H. Willmott J. UL Willmott Willmott and Son J. J. Willmnott C.,. Kee Muirhead Farms A. Wilmott and Son J. HE Willoabit and Rob Merry Wheeler Bros Paul Handiion Wheeler , Bros Tbs Wheeler Rose Wheeler Tiros A. Viviane Boar Storey Bely Merry John Hepburn Datin Hepburn Ross Awrey

Canned and Preserved Products judged at fair exhibit

Heavy entries dominated the canned and preserved section with samples of strawberries raspberries peaches pineapple cherries yellow plums and more. Judges awarded top prizes to Mrs N Robertson Mrs A Cole and others with the Lakeside chapter receiving special recognition.

Ponder Ln Othe Fair Ho Metintyre A. Christenseb A. Cole WR. Norton Wo Medutyre Fred MacAichin Ho Meltniven Lakeside D.E Lakeside Chamber E. Whites Norm Robertson AL Cale AJ Cole A. Christensen M. Newdon Alj Cole Prank Santh A. Cale No Robertson Fo Sith N. Robertson Naaston Robertson

Dairy Calf Exhibit Notable Entries Highlight Winners

Unclear notes recount a dairy calf exhibit with several observers and participants. Names such as Wilbert Kischan Maw Alexander Adrienne Nurse and John Wilsom appear alongside judges and attendees. Details are fragmented but indicate judging rounds and seating arrangements.

Wilbert Kischan Maw Alexander Bernie Tieton John Wilsom Bane Mower Adrienne Nurse Robert Smoaths Ore Gilis Vernon’ Joh Randy Pours Jean Wilson

Heavy Horses Show Yields at Fair Amid Mixed Entries

Light entries challenged judges as no winner was declared. Notable contestants included Percherons and several McCutcheon Bros. teams led by G Johnston and J Gibbons. Awards names such as A Tasdor and McCutcheon Bros. appear among the scattered placings and group classifications.

Glenn Johnston Sahn Gibbons MacCutcheon Bros McCutcheon Bros Dhorse Tei McCutchccon Bros G. Johnston J. Gibbons Go Johnston S&s Beast Coshibiter AL Aston Spain Eroumids al Taslar MeCets Beast Bros Go Sobustan Sangle Go Johnsten

Fancy Pony Classes Highlight Fall Show Attendance

Crowd packed the fall turnout as ponies paraded for the fancy turnout event. Judges evaluated showmanship and colorfully costumed ponies with multiple divisions including brood mares and Shetland classes. Winners include Peggy Bolendar, H. F. Black, KR Murray, and L. Masales across brood mare, foal, harness, and saddle categories.

Howard EF. Black Peggy Bolendar Keith Murray Harold Brown K. Murray HW. F. Black H. F. Black L. Masales Moe Umler Peges Bo Jonatar Stan Matthews Bo Masales KR Murray Peggy Bolen Farness Pegs Bolen Dan KR Murrras S. Matthews Dorothy Gade Misc Ivan Brown Peggy Balendats Pegew Boelendar Hor Bhiak Dorothy Gandy Pany KL Murray Poppy Balendar Black Sears Ar K. Murras Ikan Brown Brown Martins Han Brown Ko Murray Co Wilson Lo Masales N. Smith Peges Bolendar He. Black F Brown Pepay Bolendar Pegey Bolendar

Varied Homecraft Exhibits At Local Fair

Hundreds of hours were spent by exhibitors in the homecraft division at the fair as a large display of crochet, knitting, quilts, embroidery and sewn articles competed. Results list quilts, bedspreads, towels, pillowcases, rugs, gowns, and children's wear from Lakeside and Silverwood chapters with names like Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Robertson, and Mrs. Thompson prominent in the awards.

Crbraid A. Cole Wat. Thantorsan G. Young N. Robertson Lakeside Wi. Thompsant Lenny Vleeved 4. Fyle J. Sanderson Do.d.e D. J. Hey AL Cole J. Devink R. Carter Silverwood He Collertan D.E Mes. A. Cate Lakesite Lolde J. Sandersons Kai Coldle J. Fyte Wm. Thompson Harold Hawkins Root Dasidson Rl. Davidson Roo Dasidson Hanes J . Hevink On. Roberston J. Fyfe G. . Young G. van Hoorn J. M. Morris G Young

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