Barrie Historical Newspaper Archive

Barrie Examiner, 26 Jan 1967, p. 3

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drmvv ANGUS Able Seaman Paul Boettnh ol Angus tloftt was with tom of his sailing friends David TMior at Toronto and Kenneth Baldcistnn of Othello bargain ing for the purchase at fnat from street vendor in Bar bados when this photogoph was taken Bocttcher and lkay hr serve abroad the des troyer Ml Gatineau while Batchstun is crewman abroad the helicopter destroyer St Laurent of the Royal Canad ian Navy Canadian Forces Photo Cookstown Directors Begin 67 Fair Plans UOOKSTOWN Stall With one at its most successful fall fairs in its history last year Cookstnwn Agricultural Society has already started preparations for its 1961 exhibition next Sep tember John Sheardown who was reelected president and his col leagues have been given wide range or centennial suggestions to consider to mark Canadas birthday year The directors will be meet ing Inter nntt consider the most practical ideas said Alex Gil rby secretary special cen tennial float was one proposal which has been discussed Cos tume parties parades special exhibits and centennial races were among numerous other sug gestions It was pointed nut many mem st of the fair also are active To work ItDlPIng the Cooks town centennial committee with its plans for special attractions and entertainment during re union to be held Monday Itiay 22 meeting to discuss further details is to he held at the com munity hall on Tuesday Jan 31 darn RECEIPTS UP Aided by on outstanding or chestra contest which was held week earlier than the agri cultural evean the 1965 fair was outstanding enabling Itlr Gilroy to report an increase or 5354 to receipts We were very pleased with the line support given the fair last year and hope It will be at least as good 01 better for 1967 commented ltlr Gilroy stating much depended on the weather Some 1500 attended the aide tyme orchestra contest and the applause reflected the exeitc ment at the audience The win ning orchestra Carl Elliotts Novn Scotlans lrom Itlox drew another large crowd when they played at the closing night dance at the curling rink As president itlr Sheardnwn thanked all who supported last years and he was joined by vicepresidents Wilfred Fiidey Ronald Cook and other officers All emphasized the need for Iull support again to make Canadas centennial fair outstanding IOBTII BIRTHDAY The Cookslown Fall Fair So ciety which dates back before Confederation will mark its 109th birthday with the 15167 ex hibition Vitidcn George It hit Coglle ol Allislon formally open ed the fair last year and it was suggested Warden George It hiaoKay who lives at Coulson in Ora township be invited to participate in the 1961 ceremony Oro township itselt has stand outrurul fair which is usually held earlier in September than the Cookstotvn fair so the dates do not clash Last years excellent livestock show and sulky racing program alsogave encouragement for an other good showing in 1967 The races have been an outstanding feature for years when track conditions are good Rain forced cancellation or the 1965 sulky races whidI was setbadt at that time WESTERN SHOW The western horse show was cancelled last year but there has been talk at attempting to have such show next September There was good showing of roadster and carriages horses as well as commercial anti farm teams The pony show is on olher attraction which never fails to stir much interest There were some 12 classes lust fall The large indoor display won special comment with the good showing of the 4H Corn Club receiving special mention The Womens Institute county dis play calling attention to cen tennial plans also was much commended Barrieowned horse named Lucky Ace was driven by owner James Wood to victory in one at the exciting 1966 sulky fea ture races and Midlandowned entry named Sam won the class ified While fair time is still some eight months away early plann ing 15 essential for good fair it was emphasized We learn4 ed that long ago Mr Gilroy commented More than 3000 attended the twoday fair last year in addition to the 1500 at the oldtyme cou test and it is the hope to exceed these figures during 1967 Propose New Born At Oro Fair Site 0R0 STATION Staff new horse barn centennial gates agd other improvements have been suggested as spenial pro jects to mark Canadas centen nial year for Oro Agricultural Mebys annual fall Fair next Seruember We will need the help and active support oi everyone in ested to make this fair what want it to be something which will be particularly memorable event remarked Hoyd Fletcher reelected pres Ident oi the agricultural society The hall at the air grounds was renovated and improved as centennial project by Om coun eIf last year IMPROVE TRACK VIEW new horse barn has been discussed for some time and Mr Fletcher hopes it can become areality this year We would like to have it outside the tradt so Abe people would have bet ter View of the races said Mr Fletcher commenting on the present barn which was built in side the track some years ago The old barn has served long td well but now needs replac Now centennial gates have been Imposed The new exewtive will consider the Various proposals at lurther length indue course Other main officers beside Mr Fletcher include Bernell Mb Kay and Joe Levlson vicepres ldents and Norman It stoddart secretary treasurer 6W8 BACK 115 YEARS The Agricultur at Society which dates back nearly 115 years was praised by Rev Wal ter King of Hawkestone United 0tde and other speakers at banquet held at Guthrie Hail Ir wl McMahon longtime sec ret also spoke and told of past eras in budding up the fair Mr Stoddartx considerable el iorts since he took over as sec rotarytreasurer some years ago also were commended Tall EXAMINER WANT ADS PHONEnBZIM The early enthusiasm shown for plans for the 1967 tail was felt to be an encouragement and was commented upon by Mr Fletcher and othErs HONORARY PRESIDENTS Honorary presidents of the cm fair include Guest retired on blacksmith who once shod Queens Plate winners Currie Thomas Fletcher victor Boss John Woodrow Earle Reid Ernest Crates Ken Gil christ Reid Ernest Craw ford and Bartholomew Smith Campbell now of Bar lIE Innn McMahon and Mike Mahoney are honorary directors This should be fair every one who attends will remem bersaid Earle held pIESII dent In 1947 who was amongI Door Prizes the older members present at the annual meeting The native of larratt is in his Both year Alex Currie 79 Bert Guest Ki and John Woodrow 76 also were arnong older former pres idents who attended best wishes It was stressed that sulky horse races have long been feature of the fair promoted as the Worlds Fair for years Marvin 11 Graham of Elmvale drove horse named Miss Av alon to victory in one of last years sulky features while In gram brathers Midlandowned horse Sam was drivouby Olay ton Perry to top honors in anoth er elass The third classified was won in three straight heats by Rusty Riddell owned by Elmer Trimble of Harris and driven by John Baxter More School Rooms Needed At Alliston AILISION tStefl Way and means at providing more chool accommodation In cur rently occupying motor attention of the Alliston Union Public School Board which is headed by Gordon Burgess of Alliston First 1th II to find out what SING Illa are available Some mo the construction of new school or addition on the lame property as the pres ent silent in AItlston and views are being nought from the De partment or Education It has been emphasised that additional accommodation should be ready by the full turn next September TRIP APPROVED The school board has approv ed plans to and students and draperones to Ema at alont ml The its from grades IsndBu twabasicmstnl as More than to have registemd STRICT NEWS THE BARRIE EXAMINER THURSDAY JANUARY 19675 Runners Will Carry Flame From Ottawa To Collingwood OOILINGWOOD Staff marathon from Ottawa to Co ilruzwood in which is Collingwood athletes will participate has been planned to carry part of the national centennial firms from the capital to this Georgian Bay town The flame from Ottawa will be used to ignite Collingvmods own centennial flame Originally Victoria Harbour Legion Ladies To Hold Banquet VIUNIIIA HARBOUR Staff Members of the Ladies Aux iltsry to the Royal Canadian Le gion here are making plans tor potluck supper to be held at the local ball on Iriday Jan 27 Headed by Florence Blunstead the Ladies Aurdllary is away to an enthusiastic start for the 1967 term with successful charter night earlier in the month Alice Robinson was past president Imalne Cadeau and Lucy Laub were viceprwident Evelyn Iar mandvtreasurer and Ellen Le vesque secretary Illnrg Cadeau is the sports officer and June Walker in charge of welfare Loretta Bressctte Is the social convener Members of the executive in clude Ruth Cadeau Rose Sav age Iean Moore olive Arthurs and Lou Archibald with Florence KaILI sergeant at arms Goldwater liink Project Delayed COLDWATER tstatf Ways of raising finances to enable ontr to continue on the con struction of new community centre here is oomxpying cur rent attention Voiunteers mean time are continng some labor work The matter came before the village owntxl which passed resolution which reads That on advice of legal mun sel it is hereby resolved that liability and responsibility it any of the village in regard to the construction ot the commun ity centre area be lorthwith terminated because the 1966 council may have committed the village to expenditures which the ratepayers relueed to author lze in Dec 1965 vote Coun cil eels that the constnuotw the centre is desirable but until such time that Ontario Municipal Board approval is obtained and the method of financing cost is settled we cannot posiny go ahead with the project More details will be obtained and the council will review the situation again at meeting Monday Ed At one time Meditate and Mat diedash limousines also were ant ed to join in the project and this also Is to be taken up again It was indicated BARVRIE TEEN TOWN AT THE EMBASSY thisweek SAT IAN 28th Jon Leej The Checkmatés Carnival Teen Queen RepreSentotive For Barrie Will Be Elected This$ut comingfeb 2th FROM THE USl THE lEFT BANK Just walk Away Renee casual this was going to be lighted on Jan but had to be postponed and now it is hoped it can be done to mark the opening of Collircvmods winter mnnvat on Sunday Feb The athletes will not in turns six minutes at time while their associates ride in station wagons An active weeks program of events is planned with feature to be It torchlight parade by tho Collingtvood Ski Club on Sat urday Ftb IL The Peter Camp bell ftlemorial ski meet also will be held than and some at Can sdas leading ski artists are ex pected to be here tor the no easion Sponsored by the Collingwood Chamber of Ownmcrce the cantival program includes vari ous entertainment and contests in addition to the parade and sports Selection of Miss Carnival Queen is another featurenvhich already has stirred much in terest Grsydon Itiepert chairman and members of the committees have been busy with arrange ments and good progress has been reported An appeal or general support has been made for this major touristpromotion event OBTEINS BETTER OIIAWA CPIAlfred llalcs PCWellington South says he has nothing against Holstein cattle but he asked in the Com mnns Wednesday why thats the only breed Italy is buying with 00000 in Canadian floodre lief The choice of cattle lies with Italy said Agriculture Minister Greene shying away from any argument on the mer its of dilluent breeds The ban Ends Club are sponsoring SALES DISPLAYS AND AUCTION or Antiques coins stamps paintings old and modern jewellery ceramics rocks and minerals liquid ems broidery Woodcraft wax craft etc SUN JAN to pm CAN LEGION IIALL FREE ADMISSION Display to Boone Dealers EnquiriesPhone 4245632 the board which holds its as wisth to matte the trier Itachers will be among the chaperones tlclielvey Ihwl Agency Is making arrangements or me trip which calls tor the bus to leave Alliston on Monday June 19 and return here on Wednes day June 21 Jean Samerville is dullman of the administration and man agement committee of the board and other members indude Gor dtfit Jtains and Calvin Fitzger FINANCE COMMITTEE Facilities and linance commit tee Is headed by Ilurton Ford with Gringo hldklgue former calmly warden first Fitrga aid the other members Gordon Italns heads the prVP arty and supply cornmittee with Burton Ford and George hic Cague the other members Mr Italns also has been named vice chairman ol the board David Perry is secretary regular meetings on the third Shorthorn Club Stroud Leader Makes Report STROUD Stall Pnsidrtll of the Ontario Slwrthorn Ctub tor 1966 William New ot Stmud said that the past year has been an active one for mem bers at the club Ilr NLvV suggeded it the an nual meeting held recently at the Royal Hotel in Guelph that re ports be made available on the carcass figures ot Ht steers in the Queens Guineas class at Toronto As result motion was introduced at the business session asking the Extension Branch of the Ontario Depart ment at Agriculture to publish reports of the carcass results in future classa It was unani mously supported Angus Wilson of Otnrsbertand was elected president for 1967 succeeding Itlr New Hogg of Urdzrldge and Suther land ot Itrlllilten were elected to serve us Ontario directors to the Canadian Shortborn Association IIllCII IS LOW Animal conservation through out tho world needs only $6000 Monday of each month sols till glint wtnnu at In Academy Alum ma nest Ilctura of the run more nqu nous rum ROXY Wtth srw will Box oilea open 12 noon to it pm QUESTION The out turn of tho yur National Board oi Itrvtew ot Malian rthum um IINIWJPALKED MAMA 0F EatMOE AGAINST INde TAEIE HMSFIIIIM FillN17 7N5 EMUI Wlll Hemworming and suspensem stoly nl my and his lather each Iarred to decide his lulua in his willingness to stand up tor what Ile believes PINKi5 WII I75 SHOWI FRI JAN 27 PM HlWAY CHURCH Anne St 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