Winners Announced at 1960 Fall Fair Exhibits
The Acton Fall Fair announces winners across canned goods and preserves with Mrs. N Robertson, Mrs. E White, and Mrs. F L Smith among top prize recipients. Cattle classes include Aberdeen Angus and Hereford divisions with champions named and prize money allocated. jam and jelly contest sponsored by General Foods Kitchen and Acton Free Press awarded top honors and cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Foods Kitchen
Acton Free Press
N. Robertson
E. White
FL Smith
W. Thompson
Watt
Acton
Jim Dills
Dills Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd
Free Press
Robertson
Poultry entries dominate fair division with record turnout
The poultry division at this year’s fair drew the largest entries yet as W Homer led with 48 firsts 18 seconds and six thirds. J G McPhail C E McCready T Pritchard and others posted multiple wins across chickens ducks pigeons and pets while Fred Kentner and Son won best Barred Rock cockerel and puller fet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kentner and Son
W. Homer
J. G. McPhail
C. E. McCready
T. Pritchard
W.P. Wilson
D. R. Allan
Ff. Kentner
H. Bittort
Miller
J. D. Timbers
Mr. Ly
R. Allan
Iosis
C. BE. McCready
YWO
FT Barrad
Acton Fair
Fred Kentner
Acton
Light Horse Show Crowded Entries and Prizes
Results from a light horse show list class winners like Carriage Brood mare L Gunby and Roadsters Brood mare Croft. Special prizes include Hirst prize and $15 first, $12 second to Crott, and Peggy Bolender with $9 for third. Several names appear: White, Croft, Wheeler, Kerr, Black, and Crott across multiple events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.gunby
L. Gunby
Croft
Sprit Croft
A. White
Wo Wheeler
DO Crott
W. Wheeler
AL White
D. Crott
H Smith
W. Ee
R. Kerr
0. Croft
DL Croat
White
Wl Wheeler
L. Davidson
Peggy Bolender
Domestic Goods Fair Winners Listed With Baking Prizes
A lengthy list details judges choosing winners among numerous baked goods and confections at the fair. Names like Mrs. N Robertson, Mrs. Win Bruce, and Mrs. E White appear repeatedly as top prize recipients for breads cookies pies cakes and related desserts across Lakeside Chapter and Acton Creamery contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
No Robertson
Ro Patterson
Bruges
Geo. Young
N. Robertson
E. White
R. Hart
Win
Bruce
R. Patterson
Banana Haven
No Robertean
We. Norton
Geo Young
ON. Robertson
Lakeside
Fo Smith
BE. White
E White
Ho Morris
Robertson
Mo Newton
Angel
Mrs. Wink
J. Blick
Y Maswell
Maxwell
F. Smith
Winn
D. D. Waldie
Son
FF. Smith
W. H. Merton
Win. Bruce
Mas. H. McIntyre
Horse Speed Trials Highlight Fair Competitions
Several horse speeds were saluted at the fair with competitors in various classes. Winners include Best high stepping points W Wheeler Ho Smith Ho Black. Best single turnout AL White W Wheeler Ro Kerr. Best high stepping here A White Wo Wheeler R Keres. Best lady driver Mr H Smith Mrs Ro Kerr Mrs Wo Wheeler. Best group of five light horses or ponies H Black P Bolender L Gundy. Best showmanship of foal L Gundy H Black R Reinhart. Potato race Linda Labron Harry Brown Bolender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Wheeler
Ho Smith
Ho Black
AL White
W. Wheeler
Ro Kerr
A. White
Wo Wheeler
R. Keres
H. Smith
H. Black
P. Bolender
L. Gundy
R. Reinhart
Linda Labron
Harry Brown
Bolender
Annual Trophy Presentations Highlight Cattle Exhibition
Trophy winners announced at Acton Fan cattle show with multiple challenges. Wheeler Bros. of Hillslugh won the J Ledger Grand Champion steer trophy. Ronnie Storey claimed the Bank of Nova Scotia Champion Steer trophy. F Willmott and Son won the FE Braida and Son trophy for the Aberdeen Angus female champion. Other awards include Bank of Montreal and Geo and Bone Stores recognitions. showmanship honors went to HV Chambers and John Hepburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fair Fair
Aberdeen Angus
C. Schenk
Willmot
Vr Schenk
J. Willmott
JL Wilmott and Son
C. Kee
F. Schenk
FB. Schenk
J. Wilmett and Son
Kee
C. Ree
J. Willemott
Geo
Ronnie ‘Storey
C.K
Co Kee
F Schenk
Schenk
C. Kees
TO. Kee
WH. Henderboby Jr
C. Kee, 3 Walkmoth
HE Hendershot
Shortharin
Bull
HL Hendershot
E. Griffin
Hendershot
S. Griffin
B. Jackson
Bo Jackson
Bob Meery
Sittin
Bobo Merry
Teiler
Chas. Lasby
Merry
C. Lasby
Griffin and Son
Hendershot Uereford
Chambers and Son
Yvear
Ander
Frank Hall
FL Hall
Ho Chambers
Heiter
Sony Si
H. Chambers
Heifer
Galt
Jackson
He Chambers and Son
F. Hall
Wheeler, Bros
Hillslugh
Dewell
Bank Pat Nov Scotia
Bank of Nova Scotia
Bob Merry
FE. Braida and Son
Aberdeen
Bank of Montreal
AL Kee
Streetsville
Ater
Geo and Bone
Wheeler Bros. Chan, Lasby
Sots
Wheeler Bros
Vendyrshar
Mutras Stewart
ME Stewart
Mie Kinnen
Stewart
Hendershut
Ronnie Stes
Mildred Mier
HV Chambers
John Hepburn
Charles A. McGee
Bill McKay
E. Braida
Angus
Wilma Farms
Milton
J. H. Willmott
John Willmott
Ron Storey
Guelph
W. Woodburn
Worris Baker
Stewart Scott
Jumping Horses Thrill Big Saturday Crowd
A large crowd cheered at a jump event Saturday afternoon. Winners included Rosemers Campbell Daud Chasiie Brit Wilson and Donnas Ledger with riders like Lois Leadley Linda Hill Rosemary Campbell and others. Top horses from Passfield and Green Hunter sections and best saddle snare prizes featured alongside champion jumper Rosemary Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varus Cagipeliony
Hiss
Rosemers Campbell
Daud Chasiie
Brit Wilson
Donnas Ledger
Perfurmance Hiss
Eric Poole
Nel State
Grant Campbell
Tatas Roseman Pastel Farm
Bill Wilson
Neth Slade
Qumar
Rosemans Campbell
Mie Poole
Passfield Farm
Green Hunter
David Chishe
Roseman Campbell
Stuart Howlding
Jobo Swengett
Passtickt Farm
Ene Poole
Nett Skide
Lois Leadlev
Lois Leadley
Linda Hill
Rosemary Campbell
Duana Ledger
Hunter
Donna Ledger
David Christie
Fruit Classes Light at Entry, Few Competitors
The report notes very light fruit class entries with limited competition across regular classes and five special divisions. Brownsridge shows top claims in multiple varieties including pears and plums. Best selections include Mrs E specializing in grapes, with T J Brownridge cited for top plum and grape entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL White
Claude
Wo Norton
E White
Concord
T. J. Brownridge
Delaware
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clare Burt
McIntyre
N. Robert
H. McIntyre
EB. White
HeIntyre
Ross Patterson
D.E
E. Frank
Kite
M. Newton
J. White
BF. Smith
Smith
Ro Carter
Chelsea
Wr. Bruce
Young
Geo.s Young
R. Carter
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