Winners of 1960 Fall Fair Exhibits Announced
The 1960 Fall Fair crowned winners in canned goods and preserved products with Mrs. N Robertson and Mrs. E White among top prize recipients. Jam and jelly contest sponsored by General Foods Kitchen and Acton Press awarded first prize to Mrs. N Robertson and tied for third to Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Thompson. Cattle show figures highlight large entries across Aberdeen Angus and Hereford divisions, with judges listing champions and reserve winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Bart
Ccs
Us. McIntyre
R. Hart
N. Robert
H. McIntyre
N. Robertson
B. White
EB. White
Lakeside
Hl.cintyre
B.E
Ross Patterson
D.E
B. Frank
Kite
M. Newton
E. Prank
F. Smith
H. Morris
E. White
M. Scayne
General Foods Kitchen
Acton Press
Mos. PL Smith
Mes. W. Thompson
Way Epo
Acton
Jim Dills
Dills Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd
Free Press
Robertson
Entries flood poultry division at this year’s fair
Directors singled out the poultry division as a highlight with top prizes awarded to Fred Keniner and Son for best Barred Rock cock and pullet. W Homer led with 48 firsts 18 seconds and six thirds. The results list six exhibitors and their placing across ducks pigeons and pet stock with numerous firsts seconds and thirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Keniner and Son
W. Homer
J. G. McPhail
C. B E. McCready
T. Pritchard
W.P. Wilson
R. Allan
Fr. Kentner
H. Bittoff
Miller
C. E. McCready
D. R. Allan
J. D. Timbers
Jog. McPhail
Mr. Dy
McCready
Acton Fair
Fred Kentner
Acton
Light Horse Entries at crowded classes highlight light contenders
Judges credited light and heavy entrants across carriage brood mares roadsters and pony classes. Special prize went to Lestienby for best light horse, with Do Crott taking second and Pogey Bolender third. A White earned final prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Gunby
L. Gunty
D. Croft
AL White
Wo Wheeler
DL Cratt
W. Wheeler
TD. Cratt
H Smith
W. Wey
H. Black
A. White
R. Kerr
0. Croft
Do Craft
L. Davidson
DL Croft
Pai
RL Kerr
Lestienby
Bis
Panyar
Do Crott
Pogey
Bolender
Domestic Goods Fair Displays Crowd Readers at Local Show
Judges struggled to pick winners among a wide range of home baked and handmade items. The list records many prize recipients for bread, cookies, pies, cakes, and confections across multiple categories and clubs.
Horse Specials and Prize Winners at Local Show
The event featured various speed and turnout awards. Notable prizes went to Wheater and White for high stepping ponies, with H Black and A White among top winners. Best group of five ponies awarded to H Black and partners, plus showmanship honors to L Gundy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Wheeter
HO Smith Ho Black
AL White
W. Wheeter
R. Kerr
A. White
WO Wheeler
RK. Keres
H. Smith
Ro Kerr
H. Black
R. Reinhart
Linda Labron
Harry Brown
Bolender
Annual Trophy Presentations Highlight Cattle Exhibition
The Acton Fan cattle show awarded trophies in major classes. Wheeler Bros. of Hilsturgh received the J Ledger challenge trophy for Gear Champion steer, while Bank of New Scotia and Bank of Montreal trophies went to top male and female winners. Notable winners included Rennie Storey at Guelph and F Willmott and Son at Mitton, with several steer and steer-related honors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ledger
Wheeler Bros
Hilsturgh
Etonal
Bank
Steel
Beiter
Sears
Rennie Storey
Guelph
Bank of Nova Scotia
Bob Merry
Lida and Son
F. Willmott
Bank of Montreal
AL Kee
Streetssally
Suier
Geo
Ronnie Stoves
Chas
Lasby
Hendershot
Murray Stewart
Mo Stewart
Wheeler Bows
J Mo Kinnen
J Mo Kinnen, Soup of Three Animals
Stewart
Yooaml
Ronnie Staves Co Agnew
Mildred Marty
Charles A. McGee
Streateville
Bill McKay
E. Braida
Aberdeen
Angus
Wilma Farms
Milton
J. H. Wellmott
John Willmott
Ron Storey
W. Woodburn
Maris Baker
Stewart Scott
Jumping Horses Draw Big Crowd At Sandday Event
A large crowd welcomed a lively jumping horse show with riders from Roseman Campbell, Bill Wilson, Donna Ledger, Lois Leadlev and Rosemary Campbell. Top honors included best lady rider Lois Leadlev and champion jumper Rosemary Campbell, with several entries from Passfield Farm and related stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ob Lange
Wiens
Cogspe Lion
Resermers Campbell
Das Chassie
Bill Wilkan
Donna Ledger
Chiss
Eric Prodble
Nal Slate
Grant Campbell
Roseman Pastel Farm
Bill Wilson
Roseman Campbell
Irie Pouly
Passfield Farm
Green Hunter
David Chishe
Stuart Howding
John Swenger
Chiss Passtickt Farm
Ene Poole
Nett Shade
Lois Leadlev
Lynda Hill
Rosemary Campbell
Hunter
David Christie
Fruit Class Awards and Winners Noted in Horticulture Show
Regular classes had few entries while five special divisions saw scant participation. Top pears titled Flemish Beauty and White varieties. plums led by Reine and Claude with Mrs. Wo Sorten as top among five others. Grapes saw best records for Concord and Delaware entries by T. J. Brownridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bownaridge
el White
Claude
Wo Sorten
E White
T. J. Brownridge
Delaware
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H. Melniveg
B. Lakeside
W. Thompson
Ho MeIntyre
BE. White
Sila
Fo Smith
TL McIntyre
C. Key
Fo Schenk
J. Willmotto
C. Kee
J. Willmott
J. Willmou
Bull
R Schenk
J. Willmar
L Wilmott
Schenk
J. Wolkemou
Heller F. Schenk
J. Wiledt
C. Ree
J. Will Smott
Ronnie Storey
C.K
Heiter
F. Schenk
J. Willmett
Teamitte
F Schenk
Femal Kee
TF Schenk
J. Willmett and Son
J. Wittmott
Willimott
Henderstrat
Bo Griffin
Bk Hendershot
Bull Wall
S. Griffin
B. Jacksit
Henslershor
Hendershor
Chambers and Son
Frank Hall
Chambers
Hy Chambers
S. Jackson
He Chambers
Fo Hall
Wm. Bruce
F Smith
Harts Hall Cavern
Ro Carter
Mes. Win
Chelsea
Geo. Young
Wo. Bruce
N. Raley
FL Smith
Win
Beuce
Geo. Youngs
No Robertson
Gen. Young
Mes. R
Mes . Young
Bruce
White
Mo Newton
N. Reabertson
HL Morts
FE. White
Ro Patterson
M. Robertson
R. Rateerson
Tun
Geo Yoong
ON. Robertson
TOBE
OF Smith
EE Whitte
Wr Bruce
J. Black
Corie Maiswell
Maxwell
D. D. Waldie Spee
H. Harton
Aml
Tadger
He McTniyres
Prias
Treneantine Leemir
Acton Fan
Aysands
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