Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), May 22, 1981, p. 3

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Bab contest pa set for fall fair WEEKEND EXTRA Friday May 181 page Public to decide Little Miss fate Herald The future of the much d puled Little Miss Ha I ton Hills and Baby Show at Fair will be by the people of Hilton Hills Despite tin over the competitions the oppo sition of number of people the entertainment committee of the Society will present both at this fair If public response mints their continuation Rita and Jim Barrett who introduced I hi idei of the I itth Miss pageant at the I960 fiir and rt established a Baby Show feel that there was cons interest in the last year and are of ng them on behalf of Ihi fair Board Of course Mrs says wl can I continue the pageant and baby show with out participants We have to have enough babies and child an taking part to moke both events worthwhile So we are asking those parents who might like enter their child to come forward now and let us know if they arc interest in entering them We expect some parents may be hesitant to enter their children because of the publicity generated by few people who oppose the idea of children in such compe titions But then these same people opposed and stopped a proposed Miss Industrial Fair competition for young women last year So perhaps age Is not a factor she said hope they have not damaged the fair competitions to such a degree that parents arc intimidated and nervous of supporting us At the annual meeting of the Agricultural Society held In January members voted to the Utile Miss and Baby Show events despite the Letters lo the Editor which had appeared at the time of last year fl fair Following the meeting other letters appeared and local editorial opinion was voiced against the decision carry on A meeting In March between the entertainment committee and opponents to the events failed to produce any positive results Many people have approached Jim and I saying that they cannot understand the opposition or Little Miss Hal ton Hills and they support our efforts says Mrs Ban- el Obviously the Fair Board do not feel that such competitions have any Injur Ions effects or they would not have chosen to continue them So we arc going ahead with our plans to stage both events again this year if enough Villages WI marks its 60th anniversary By MRS KENTON Herald Correspondent Mrs John is home after enjoying a weeks day with a friend in Calgary to Peter Glynn who has appointed associate deputy minister of of Saskatchewan Re cently lias been head of the Prescription Drug Plan there Women Insti lule celebrated the anniversary of the branch at Limehouse Presbyterian Church evening May 14 with present including lives from eleven other branches provincial and District officers and a few other guests All enjoyed a splendid roast beet dinner served by the Women Assoc of the Church and a good program to follow Mrs Clarence Diamond of New Hamburg a past presl dent of the Provincial Board of Directors of the I was a very special speaker and very well received people indicate they wish to In keeping the pio neer Iheme of the 135th annual fair all contestants In Little Miss Ilalton Hills will be asked to wear a costume which might resemble one worn in in the 1800s Organizers stress that the costume Is open to nil Utile girls in Hilts between the ages of three and five years inclusive The Baby Show open lo children from one to months will also be held If there is sufficient Whereas Georgetown Fair had not held a Baby Show for some years until i960 many people recoil Ihelr popularity at earl ier fairs This year It is hoped that a lent can be obtained to provide belter facilities for both com petitions and several other fair activities Other fairs through out he province report a renewed interest in baby show Some opponents to the Little Miss pageant have suggested that a Junior Master compe tition be held for little from five years Organizers say that such a competition Is certainly worth considering and If parents of small boys wish to dress up their sons In pioneer costumes Tor the fair anniversary and if there enough Interest expre ssed such an event would be included along with the other Saturday morning activities at fair Interested parents are asked to contact Mrs Barrett al if they arc interested In entering children In any of the three competitions A Pet Show and Pony Camps crafts keep Brownies Guides busy Herald April is month for lit first Guides Br The enjoyed a van in how In boil sap for Maple Syrup at Marie On the ion they learned how Buddy Burners on in Ihe month Donna Metcalfe presented a film and on cross skin Many thanks Dirnn m the and leaders The Guides finished up Ihe month miking key chillis ind the following lilies Ha Irc Louisa and Karen Cast Musicians Badge Host ess Badge Vitki Hall Fiddler Bur took and Hall en or Mary Lund Guide camp in June was discussed and transportation will be arranged for the girls Thanks to and Barb for supplying the meeting place and goodies All Your Photographic Needs Passport Framing Quality Phoinflnlthlns GEORGETOWN MARKET PLACE Les Shrubs Heather Brown Vitki Hill Susan While Karen Iz Badge fiddler Kar en Shannon Judy Vicki Hill Heather Brown Shrub- sole Susin While and Lorl Li rusted The April meeting of Ihe LA was held at Barb Case a and the bottle drive was organized It was held April and turned out to be successful this year We would like to thank everyone who donated glass Items also tie families that helped in collecting and us tht use of their The May meeting is held at the home of formed s follows ml unfilled Wee ill Secretary Barb Ju lard Com The name denim is a shortening of ihc French words Nimes meaning literally of MAPLE AVENUE BAPTIST PASTOR EDWIN H MITCHELL Every Sunday Fim II m 16 a so Fellowship Woekly Boys til Club LndesColleoHour Hoc on S Pnyor A long tradition of the highest quality in furniture making Hand crafted hardwood frames a wide selection of fashionable fabrics flawless upholstery And the stric test possible quality control to ensure 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