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jpvezvrjvtekz l- something for people of all ages by aileen johnson markham fairs contest committee has left no stone unturned in its schedule of events committee members have something planned pfor virtually every age group residing in markham the towns most beautiful babies will be chosen from categories ranging from three months to one year the contestants big brothers and sisters can vie for prizes in yo yo and hula hoop contests contest committee chairman gerri seeley is especially proud of the variety offered in the fair for 1976 and ren dered some throughts on the proceedings we have revived an old contest the button hole event many years ago it was a traditional part of the festivities we thought this the last year at the old site an ideal time to bring an old event forward a rocking chair marathon should prove to be great fun maybe one of the entrants might o fair will remain the same despite move by aileen johnson markham fairs 121st anniversary marks the last year at the present location and those who love the event may have to be forgiven if they shed a tear or two fair secretary- manager gerald mann said most elements of the fair remain the same it wouldnt be markham fair if we changed it too much this year as always we will have our per manent features such as old macdonalds farm o displays of horticulture handicrafts baking and all the usual items in the way of general exhibits elsie the borden cow will be on display in her boudoir along with her twin calves the opp golden helmets precision motorcycle team will perform on friday and miss markham fair will be chosen on the same day eighteen young ladies will appear in a musical ride from friday to sunday mr mann said he indicated that new entertainment events should create a lot of fun one contest is called a chip off the old block featuring father and son lookalikes the affable fair manager grinned when asked what happens if a girl is her fathers double fair organizers arent taking any chances any com bination father and daughter or even son and mother are eligible to compete the revival of the baby contest last year proved so successful that it has likely become an annual event the service clubs such as rotary kinsmen lions and kiwanis will be back to complement the food supply and of course the dunking machine is usually featured no matter what changes take place at the fair its nice to know that visitors take the trouble to show their ap preciation by thanking individuals during the four days its a good feeling to pick up the phone and have someone from the city saying thanks gerald mann said remember the button hole contest because we arent sure when it was last held school children have all the usual categories open to them plus a spelling bee which brought 32 entries last year the schools really cooperate last years total entries amounted to 3000 every item is judged mom and dad can try their hand at the egg throwing contest and we will happily note their proud smiles as they compete in the chip- off the old block contest it will consist of any combination of father and son or daughter and mother and son or daughter and the judges will decide which off- spring is the nearest look- alike to the parent dads who have a good pitching arm can try a scandinavian event which consists of holding t the top of a rubber boot and tossing it as far as possible via involved in another committee which is planning special closing events for the old fairgrounds its going to be sad but really its only the grounds that we are closing our move to the new spacious site means a better fair for years to come mrs sealey said the theme this year isthe fair with a future and wemean it she said proudly meet the champ the best baby at markham fair 75 the baby contest revived last year attracted many entries and much interest it will be continued this year the little guys and gals will promenade in public on saturday oct 2 at 1 pm jim thomas swedish furniture house fair reductions drapery 20 b off all caya samples custom made manor twist 10 sq yd wallpaper 20 off all books in store featuring crdsslet amstaiy carpeting chateau twist reg 1495 1250 sq yd sheers 15 off reg 1700 castle twist 1450 sq yd cushn floor no wax flooring by domco 6 x 12 wide 15 off ail first quality grade a broadloom custom madev blinds 20 off chargexl un i lrillri axaat i broadloom drapery sheers window shades wallpaper t w q z- accessories upholstery 9q7ift1 village shoppes main st n markham 2946594 lamps an pr end tables 5900 wall units 49500 coffee tables 9500 dining rooms 45000 living rooms any price easy chairs 14900 bedrooms 59500 chairs 4000 desks r 7900 special 59 95 bedrooms are available from 59500 swedish furniture house 3 7498 woodbine ave jtf mil noith of sleli 495r6016