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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1970-07-09, Page 8followed by 0, minutes silence. Wes Switzer of Brantford told of the family tree he was pre- paring and asked for someone in each branch to fill in the sheets he had prepared and bring their tree up to date. Howard Switzer of Kamloops, B.C., had come the farthest to attend the reunion. Ernie Ackert, Lucknow, was the oldest present - 86 years. Carolyn Jane Lewis; daughter of Maurice and Gail Lewis of Milli- ken, 6 weeks 2 days old, was the youngest, The report of the nominating committee was given by Murray May. Officers are: President, Elmer Harding, Gorrie; vice President, Irvine •Riehl, Strat- ford; secretary-treasurero Jean Copeland; Herald, FlossieSgari- glia. Elmer Harding was presented with the carved cane, a token from the New Zealand kinfolk and the Switzer crest, an honor held by the president while in office. The sports committee, ponna and John Trevithick, Jean Cope; land- and Shirley and Bloss Doupe conducted races, games and- re- lays f011owed with a ball game and supper. resumnowommingsPowiongswiegmenno BURNS.. CLEANER No Smoke, No Odour HEATING OIL Walden & Broadtpot Phone 527-1224 — Seaforth SEAFORTH MONUMENT WORKS All Types of CEMETERY .MEMORIALS , OPFN DAILY. T.. PRYDE & SON Inquirle's, arc invited — Telepbone Numbers: EXETER 235-0620 CLINTON'482.9421 SEAFORTH: Contact Willis Dundas Or Bill Pinder 527-1382 Bus. 527.1750. 1/ 11,..THIE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., JULY 9, 1970 Scanning the Weeklies By Lee Hee From the Lucknow Sentinel we scan an interesting item in ,which it relates that Gordon Finnigan of R.R.2., Auburn, has sold his farm on the 4th concession of West Wawanosh Township. The farm has been in the Finnigan name for 123 years and has' • had but three owners in that time, John Finnigan, his son Richard Finnigan and his son Gordon Finnigan. The new owners are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walger of Shakes- peare. Bill Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fisher of Lucknow, has been ap- pointed manager at Chapleau branch of the Bank of Montreal. He has-been at Clinton for the past year. The Mitchell Advocate points out that Alvin Ahrens has been named president of the Perth Co-operative Medical Services at a, meeting held recently in Mitchell Town Hall. Barbara Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stewart,- Carlingford, was in- stalled as Honored Queen of the Inter- national Order of, Job's Daughters, Bethel No. 4, Mitchell, at the Upper Thames eleinentary school. From the St. Marys Journal Argus we note that a 1931 Rolls Royce Sedan, in im- maculate condition, caused considerable interest recently when it stopped briefly in the downtown area. The property of a London man, the 6-cylinder vintage auto cost $17,800 when new and is still worth about $6000 on the vintage car market. The 6-cylinder motor purrs like a kitten, re- gardless of its almost 40 years of opera- tion. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blackwell, accor- ding to the Kincardine News, have marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Prior to their golden wedding anniversary, the couple enjoyed a trip to the British Isles, a gift of the immediate family. The Wingham Advance-Times reports' that a new Slate of officers for the Wing- ham Lions Club was installed by Bill Con- ran, P.D. D.G. , at the Wingham Golf Club 011 Tuesday. The new officers are: President, Jack Hayes; first.kvice-president, 'Lloyd Casemore; second vice-president Gord Walter; third vice-president RussellZur- brigg; treasurer, Richard Campeau and secretary Jim Gregg. From the Exeter Time-Advocate we note that Bill Amos, chairman of the Ausable River Conservation Authority, testified before an inquest Jury inparkhill last week that "the big problemwe have is vandalism". The story goes on to relate that over the past weekend vandals at, the ' Parkhill dam again destroyed the warning signs and two life saving rings placed at the beach area. The Clinton News-Record reports that the first houses in the new sub-division may be ready in September. The modern ---"'----eitntorr-4 raceway--opens Sunday. Some $20,000 'worth of building took place at the Community Park. The Kinsmen Club was the organizer. W. Bro. W. F. Cook was in- stalled as Worshipful Master &the Clinton Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. 84, C.R.C. at the recent installation meeting. The of- ficers were installed by W. Bro. Harry Williams of Holmesvllle. , Sergeant J. L. Finigan of the SaUble Beach Detachment was one of the officers receiving recognition for his 20 years of service in the 0..P.P. Sergeant Finigan, according to the Sauble Signpost, was one of eight officers to be presented with a medal. 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FAMILY PICNIC Mr. and Mrs, Earl Steele, R.R.4., Seaforth, were hosts to a family gathering and picnic on Sunday. Those attending included Mr. and Mrs. Keith Walther and fa- mily, Mrs. WilliamSimpson, Mr. and Mrs. Banton Mitchell, all of Mitchell, Mrs. Julia McNichol and Mr. John Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Simpson and family , of R.R.1., St. Marys, Mrs. Leo- nard Leeming, Mr. Ross Lee- ming and family, Walton. Games and sports for the younger members as well as the older ones followed a picnic lunch. SEAFORTH W.I. PICNIC . • The Seaforth Women's Insti- tute held its anneal picnic at Middleton's Grove with 60 pre- sent. Sports were in charge of Mrs. Earl Papple, Miss Eleanor Hen- derson and Mrs. Arnold Taylor and following a smorgaebni'd sup- per a short business period was held. RACES: Pre-school - Patty Coleman; Marcy Taylor; 6-8 years - Brenda Coleman, Ronnie Taylor; 8 and Over - Barbara Maloney, Cathy Coleman; 3-legged race - Linda Coleman, Faye Cantelon; Young ladies' race - Karen Whit- more, Ann Stewart; Golfball con- 'test - Barbara Maloney; Broad jump - Cathy Coleman (junior), Faye Cantelon (senior); Most but- ton's - Joanne Maloney; Ball in pail - Barbara Maloney; Lucky spot - Barbara Maloney; Golf club contest preschool, Patty Coleman; 6-8 years,Ronnie T'ay- tor; 8-10 years, Bev Coleman. Peanut and candy scrambles. ADULT EVENTS: Lucky spot - Ken Stewart; Elimination contest - Karen Whitmore; Mystery box - Mrs. Lorne Lawson; Mystery cans - Mrs. W. Coleman, Mrs. A. Turn- bull; Lucky chair - Mrs. Mabel Hudson; Lucky head covering - Mrs. A. Turnbull, Mrs. G. Elliott; Lucky parcel - Mrs. L. Strong; Nearest adult"=-Earl Papple; Nearest birthday, child - Barbara Maloney;.Largestianiily - Bruce Coleman's. RELAYS: • Absorbent cotton in dish - Bruce Coleman's side; Balloon 'relay - Bruce Coleman's side; Clothes pin relay - Marjorie Coleman's side; Ball In pail - Marjorie Coleman's side. 'PEPPER REUNION The pepper Reunion was held in Seaforth Lions Park on Sun- day, June 28. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Pepper had an entertaining sports programme. Results were: Children's races: 5 and under, Brenda Riehl, Andra Pepper; Boys and girls 6-9, Robert Rut- ter, Larry Riehl; Boys and girls 10-13, Colleen Beuermann, Wen- dy Barker; Yuung people, Bennie Riehl, Robert Riehl; Married la- dies, Sandra Pepper, Eleanor Falconer; Married men, Roy Walter, Cliff Pepper. Many relay races were played, pillow-case race, grape- fruit and nylon race and garbage race. Family coming farthest: Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rutter and fa- mily, Bloomfield, Ontario. Youngest member: Nancy Ann Walter, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walter, R.R.4., Goderich. Oldest lady: Mrs. George Pepper, Mitchell; Oldest gent: Jack Pepper, Clinton. Man with closest birthday: George Pepper, Mitchell; Lady with closest birthday; Mrs. Bert Pepper, Newstead; Couple with closest anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Crich, Clinton. , Sixty people were in atten- dance' and a delicious supper was served. Officers were elec- ted as follows: President, Ross Gordon, R.R.1., Seaforth; Vice president, Cliff Pepper, R.R.1.,.Dashwonti; Secretary-Treasurer, Lois Bar- ker, R.3., Mitchell; Sports corns/ mittee, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Riehl, Clinton, Mr. and• Mrs. Frank Falconer, R.5., Clinton; Table committee, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Taylor, Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pepper, R.3.,•Mitchell. It was- decided to • -hold -the picnic at Seaforth Lions Park next year on the fourth Sunday in June. 22nd BIENNIAL REUNION FOR SWITZER DESCENDANTS On Sunday, June 28th, 1970; the descendants of John and Agnes Corneille Switzer 22nd biennial reunion was held..in Queens Park, Stratford with 210 registering. The Corneille Tree had the lar- gest number registering, 64 pre- sent. A smorgasbord dinner and slipper was convened by William P: and Lorner Switzer, Stratford, with Margaret and Ewart Crago, R.R.#1, St. Marys, Ruth Harding, clbirie, Beatrice apd'Fred Swit- zer, R.R.#1, St. Marys'assisting. The president, MurrayMay of 'London welcomed everyone. In the absence ,of the secretary- treasurer, Flossie Sgariglia, the More than 50 people from all over the United States and two On- tario residents attended an insti- tute on emphysema clubs held in lael R Pllia in June. Conducted Mrs. bPyhid uth Middleman, asso- ciate professor, and Mrs. Gale Goldberg, assistant professor of the Temple U,niversity School of Social. Admintration, the insti- tue was jointly sponsored by the Pennsylvania Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association and the National Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Asso- ciation. Representatives' from state and local TB-RD associations gathered to learn about the pur- pose and functioning of emphy- sema clubs, as well as the res- piratory disease patient's needs and reactions to club activities. The 'participants separated into small groups to discuss the or- ganization and structure of the clubs and to enter into an ex- perience of group dynamics for use in helping club members achieve a rewarding life. Re- presenting the Huron-Perth TB- RD AssOciation was Mrs. Beryl Davidson, Program Director. During the four-day session, emphasis was placed on the phy- sical, sdcial and psychological meaning of chronic obstructive lung diseases and how these fac 7, tors are expressed in the lives of the patient and his family. The nature of community organization methodS were discussed for use lerhelping-the club members-help-, themselves and ethers by Working with anti-smoking and' air con- servation programs. THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Office — Main Street Printtoli SEAFORTH Margaret Sharp, SeceTreas. Insures: • Town Dwellings • AU Classes of Farm Properly • Summer Cottages • Churches, School', Halls Extended coverage (wind, smoke, water damage, falling objects, etc.) is also available. 'AGENTS: James Keys, RR 1, Seaforth; V. J. Lane, RR 5, Staforth; Wm. Leiper, Jr., Londesboro; Selwyn Baker, Brus- sels; ,Harold Squires, Clinton; George Coyne, Dublin; Donald G. Eaton, Seaforth. 41-5.(111,1-4 -111,17 • District Groups Sponsor Picnics Custom Spraying Corn, Beans, Etc. Most Popular Weed Control Material in Stock • _MILTON J. DIETZ PURINA CHOWS RR 4, Seaforth — Phone S27-0608 reports .f the 1968 reunion were read by Jean Copeland. Mr. Cla- rence Switzer gave the cairn re- port. The Memorium, prepared by the secretary, was read by Norman Harding of Forckrich, 'Attend TB-RD Conference o • • a C a s 'S