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Newmarket Era and Express, 29 Nov 1951, p. 3

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I A York County Juniors Score High At Fair Mixed feed oats chopped in bags delivered a ton Bran in paper bags delivered Hog Concentrate 63 a ton a cwt One championship one reserve and seven animals in the first prize group was the record of the York County Baby Beef Club in the sensational Kings Guineas class at the Royal Winter Fair The Guineas Class began by means of a fund established by the late King Edward and is open to calf club members only Annually it brings out a very large entry of the finest beef calves in the province An audi ence of several thousand enthusi astic supporters filled the stands around the large ring of the Coliseum while the judging was in progress Bill Arkinstail of 2 New market had the champion steer in the Aberdeen Angus class Margaret Newmarket Jean Brumwell Gormley and David Evershed of Aurora also showed Angus calves and all placed in the first prize group- In the Shorthorn class judge Yule of Calgary finally placed the roan Shorthorn I steer owned by Easton in the Reserve Championship spot- Other exhibitors of Shorthorns were Jccelyn Sylvia ton arid Isobei Hood of The Grand Champion over all breeds this year went to a Here ford steer exhibited by Richard of Granton On the day following the show the calves are auctioned off to the highest bidder The cham pion Angus steer owned by Bill Arkinstail brought per pound while Reserve champion sold at a pound The Guineas Class completes a very successful year for the York County Baby Beef Club Earlier in the year Sylvia of Gormley and Brownie Weir of were Provincial Cham pion beef judges and then dur ing the first week of the Royal they took pari in the National Club Contests In the national contests Syl via and Brownie were two of contestants coming from all pro vinces except Newfoundland Each of the contestants had to he a champion judge in his own province before being allowed to enter the Dominion competition During the week the group had headquarters at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto Following the competition on Monday they travelled to many points of in terest including a visit to the International Harvester plant at Hamilton Brocks Monument at Queenston and Niagara Falls They were also guests in Toronto at the Ice and the Royal Winter Fair Horse Show On Thursday the group en trained for Ottawa where they were received by the Governor General and Lady Alexander at Hall Also at Ottawa they were enabled to tour the Parliament Buildings and to see Parliament in session During tour many strong interpro vincial friendships were estab lished and final farewells result ed in many sad faces Congra tulations on a job well done Sylvia and Brownie The National Club Contests are under the supervision of the Canadian Council on Boys and Girls Club Work which celebra ted its 21st birthday this year The general secretary of the Council is Mr A of Ottawa while the public rela tions officer is James Moore formerly with the Ontario de partment of agriculture in New market Oak Ridges News MRS LAURA KING WED IN KESWICK Mr and Mrs Frank Atkinson are seen above following marriage in the Christian church Keswick The bride i daughter of Mr and Mrs John Draper Keswick and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Atkinson Holland Landing Photo by Bitdd HOME FROM HOSPITAL Mrs Wilfred Oliver returned home on Friday after spending the past three weeks at Sunny- brook hospital where she a minor operation Mrs Oliver is convalescing at home ASK DONATIONS FOR ONTARIO HOSPITAL A special Christmas program has been arranged for the next meeting of the Womens associa tion Trinity United church Newmarket The meeting will be in the school room on Thurs day Dec at pm Dona tions of candy or the money to purchase same for the patients at the Ontario Hospital Aurora will be appreciated Members are reminded to bring their mite boxes to this meeting A cor dial invitation is extended to all ladies of the congregation to attend MOTHERS INVITED TO YULE PARTY AH mothers of Guides Brown ies Scouts Rovers and Cubs in Newmarket arc invited to attend a Christmas party in the Scout hall on Monday Dec at 8 p m Held by the Scout Guide Mothers auxiliary the social evening will feature Christmas games and carol singing Light J refreshments will be served Mothers attending the party are asked to bring a wrapped gift of not more than cents in value Installation of officers will be conducted by Rev TELLS OF WORK AT SCHOOL FOR DEAF Miss Catherine Ford gave an interesting talk on the School for the Deaf Belleville at the November 20 meeting of the A St Andrews Presbyterian church Newmarket The well attended meeting was held at the home of Mrs J D Faris St Mrs Joseph Greer presided The devotional period was con ducted by Mrs Atkinson and Mrs V Arrangements were mode for the Christmas party which will be held in the church The elec tion of officers will take place at this December meeting Final plans were completed for the tea and bazaar which the group will hold on Friday Nov St An drews Day The church was recently en tirely redecorated and the Wo mens Association assisted in fi nancing this project The rc- of the organ was held at the Sunday evening service on November Miss Ford the guest speaker wad in charge of the normal school training of teachers to work with the deaf and taught at the school herself Her ad dress was very humorous and greatly enjoyed by the members Dainty refreshments were serv ed and a social halfhour fol lowed In one recent month Cana dian cashed more cheques than ever before They were worth A recent event of interest was the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William han who have been residents of Oak Ridges for six years Twenty- five years ago the happy couple were married in St Marys Roman Catholic church at Achil hear After a year in Essex county they returned to their home to farm for 18 years Three child ren were born of their union John Edward and a daughter Angela who is a nurse-in-train- at St Michaels hospital To ronto The anniversary mass was said on Thursday Nov at Rich mond Hill by Father On the following Saturday Nov 17 their children honored them with an evening party when guests from Toronto St Catharines Niagara Falls Bond Lake and Elgin Mills join ed to wish Mr and Mrs Shee- many years of life together Among the guests was Mrs Spence brides mother On the following day Sunday Nov Mr and Mrs were tendered a family fowl din ner at the home of the grooms brother Mr Jerry Sheehan of Gormley who was his brothers groomsman Mrs of St Catharines the sis ter was her bridesmaid and the dinner was sponsored by the at tendants of the bride and groom The occasion was very festive featuring a brides cake and its complements Many lovely gifts were received Neighbors and friends join in wishing Mr and Mrs Sheehan and family many happy years in their midst Transfers to Toronto Bank Mr Gerald Stephenson who has been with the Bank of Mon treal at Newmarket for over two years has transferred to the and Broadview branchy Toronto He is the son of Mr and Mrs Stephenson Lake Wilcox Youngest at Royal Fair Anne of Oak Ridges apparently was the darling of the Royal Winter Fair as the yougest competitor of the show She sat with Garry Campbell of Port Colborne in the gov erness cart when he drove Annes pony Cream Puff which placed in the child rens turnout under Cream Puff ridden by Johnny Woolley of Oak Ridges placed in the saddle pony class under hands It was the first show in which the j 5yearold Cream Puff had been entered in the saddle pony class and Johnny did a good job Anne was a bit too young to try out in a new experience The Oak Ridges Junior Riders are preparing for the Christ mas show to enter two horses not shown before Miss Marilyn trainer states Soldier Welcomed Home When Pte C Maguire Bud arrived at the Toronto Union Station he was given a royal welcome by his parents Mr and Mrs Thos Maguire his three brothers and three sisters and special friends When he arrived at his Lake Wilcox home later in the day a welcome home party awaited him as friends HOPE Hope W A will meet at the home of Mrs Leslie Mount on December Lunch committee Mrs George Mrs Sel- Evans Mrs Longford Exchange of Christmas gifts not exceeding 25c Mr and Mrs Jack Smith To ronto visited Mr and Mrs Howard on Sunday Mr Archie Dike has returned home from the hospital and is doing nicely Miss spent Sun day with Mr and Mrs Morley Moore Port Hope Mr and Mrs Bill Walker Pat- sy Louise of Mrs Tucker spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Stew art Mr and Mrs Oscar Newmarket had supper on Sun- j with Mr and Mrs Donald Mr and Mrs William Carson King visited Mr and Mrs How ard on Friday Mr and Mrs Bill Angus Fred Jerry Toronto had supper on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Will Shields Mr and Mrs Neville Rev Warren Mr John visited Mr and Mrs Archie Dike on Monday afternoon Mr and Mrs Penfield Neville Sank visited Mr and Mrs Br en ah for a couple of days called to see the soldier son of the family who left for the Korean fighting one year ago With about others he was retained in a Vancouver hospital for a time after arriv ing at the west coast While Bud has lost weight he looks well his brother Jack says On two months leave the soldier contemplates discharge them Special Service Appreciated A group of 20 from a Bible college in Pennsylvania con ducted an impressive service last Sunday evening at Oak Ridges school under the auspices of the Sunshine Sunday school They are on tour in Ontario on special mission and Oak Ridges was very fortunate to hear the inspiration of their messages and song service Representing all denominations they are prepar ing to enter mission fields either at home or abroad Christmas Fund Expanding A special group working with the entertainment committee of the Community and Ratepayers Association has launched plans lo raise funds for the tree evening to be held at Lake Wilcox hall Friday Dec 21 Last week 28 was realized from a bake sale conducted by the la dies in the hall and this week a similar event is being held in the school Afternoon tea was serv ed and Mrs Kay Weston read teacups Tickets are being sold on draws for three turkeys three geese and four chickens Each child will receive a wrapped gift from the monster tree and an entertainment will be given BODY FENDER OR MINOR REPAIRS Let us have your car by We will have it ready by 8 a next morning SEE CHARLIE Imperial OH Stn EAGLE ST PHONE Newmarket New Army Blankets Sale Baby Blankets Kingcot Sale Genuine Kingswool Blankets Flannelette Blankets Sale All Wool Blankets 60 Red All Wool Work Socks Sale Navy Freize Heavy Pants Sale Diamond Socks Sale Broadcloth Pyjamas Blue and Brown i Striped Dress Shirts Sanforized all colors Sale Work Boots Heavy Duty Sole fe 4 Flight Boots Leather Top Sheep Dress Shoes Brown V I it Opposite Newmarket Phone p- J i I 3 7 r A CHOOSE THE FIRST WORD i I WP mm ON OUR CHRISTMAS LAYAWAY I i r mm It ranYn t It M v ii it Heres how to the minute Christmas hopping Before another day away see our wide wonderful selection of Watchee A deposit holds your choice Christ delivery r T Opening KESWICK Mr and Mrs Leonard of West Hill were guests on Sun day of Mrs The Christian church will hold their monthly missionary meet- Friday evening Nov Mrs Vogai of Cloverdale returned to the west on Friday last after spending a few days with her aunt Miss Lynn Mar- fl mm a if A- PINE ORCHARD The Willing Workers of Union church will meet at the home of Mrs J Harper on Wednesday afternoon Dec at oclock Annual meeting and election of officers Hostesses Mrs J Harper and Mrs J Divine service at Union church on Sunday Dee at pm and Sunday school at pm The daily bus service to New market marks another service for the community I V v -V- TKKTO AT rao zezjk r ii -O- Li J- rf- ti J I A- Kt i

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