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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1952-07-17, Page 4SAY, YOU WOULDN'T HAVE TO CHECK INFLATION IF YOU FILLED YOUR TIRES WITH SOLUTION 100. Nw),%if 'Atiova e ( jr • IT SURE INCREASED THE EFFICIENCY OF MY TRACTOg TIRES A LOT. I DO MORE WORK IbilESS TIME NOW, AND WITH LESS FUEL. THANKS- THATSOUNDS LIKE AGOOD IDEA. gg. See us for GOO 1VEA "SOLUTION 100" Oak° ti/ " ifladPrfg1 , ik Artro wete Goo - K 65 4180 1 New Four-Cent Stamp This is the special. four-cent stamp to be issued in July to commemorate the XVIII -Inter- national Red Cross Conference to be held in Toronto, July 23- August 9. The stamp is to be Printed in blue and red—the third time that two-colored stamps have been issued in Canada. In 1898, the Imperial penny postage "map stamp" was printed in red and blue, and in 1939 another two-color stamp commemorated the visit of the King and Queen, This is the first time that Canada-has .been selected for, an International Red Cross Conference, and only the second time that it has been, held in, the Western Hentis-i phere. BENTLEY REUNION The thirteenth reunion of the Bentley Clan was held at Lions Park, Seaforth, on. July 1, with 58 present, Owing to a fun- eral in one branch of the connec- ion there were not as many pres- ent as usual. The dinner which was served on tables, on the bank of the river was under the con- venership of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Banons, Walton. Games and con- tests for which prizes were given followed by a rousing game of baseball were enjoyed during the afternon. These were in charge of Frank and Barry Marshall, of Walton, assisted by their mother Mrs. Luella Marshall. Prizes for those Who had attended all thirty reunions went to Mr. and Mrs, Clark Snitzer, of Mitchell and Mr. Albert Vincent, - of Belgrave. To the oldest member in attendance, Mrs. Paynter, of London and the youngest, Nell Graham, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vinc of Belgrave. The family coming the greatest distance was that of Bert Thacker, of Barrie, his son Barrie and twin daughters Joan and June. Among the fifty-eight present were representatives of the sixth generation of the des- cendants of the late George and Mary Webster Bentley who with their five children came to Can- ada from England in the summer of 1843. Members came from Barrie, Wingham, Belgrave, Wal- ton, Goderich, Mitchell, Kirkton, St. Marys, Woodbridge, London and Toronto. After a picnic sup- per was partaken of, the follow- ing officers were elected: Presi- dent, John Vincent; Sec.-Treas., Mrs. John Vincent, Goderich; Sports. Committee, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Logan and Harold Vin- cent, Belgrave; Grounds and re- freshments, Mr. and Mrs. Roy MacSneen, Wingham. It was de- cided to hold the reunion for 1953- on July 1, at the same place. WIGHTMAN REUNION The Wightmans held a family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Ivan Wightman, lot 34, concession 7, East Wawanosh, on Saturday, June' 18. Ivan is the 4th generation of Wightmans to operate this farm which has been in the family name, for the past 88 years. It has been 28 years since they have held a family reunion. ' There were 109 who signed the guest book. Mrs. Robert Wight- man, Blyth, the pnly living aunt, and Mrs. William Bennett, Wing- ham, were the eldest representa- tives present Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wightman, Grand Isle, Vermont, U.S.A. and Clarence and Miss Eva Wightman, La RiViere, Manitoba, came the greatest distance. Others present came from Flint and Detroit, Michigan, Welland, Essex, 'Strat- ford, Lucan, Wingham, Glencoe, Brucefield, Niagara, Jordan Sta- tion, London, )31yth, Auburn, Belgrave and Bruce Beach. A telegram was sent from Ed- monton, Alberta, and letters from Herbert Wightman and Mrs. Grace Henry, B.C., and Mrs. Al- bert McKellar, Freeland, Mich., sent greetings and best wish- es. This made nine of the 11 Henry Wightman's families re- presented. The afternoon passed quickly and pleasantly with snapping- of pictures, reminiscing, with ex- change of addresses and family notes. Mr. and Mrs. Ross King, cel- ebrated their 30th wedding anni- versary and their grandson's 1st birthday that day. A bountiful picnic lunch was served' after a few appropriate re- marks 'by Gordon Wightman and all joined in singing grace.. Everyone had an enjoyable day and departed ,f or their homes with the expressed opinion they should get together more often. Last year Canada sold to the United Kingdom $260 million of agricultural and vegetable pro- ducts and animals and animal products; sales to the United States totaled $528 million. COMPLETE CAR SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS GEO. H. DOUCETT, Minister raoz roux PPSTOPT NEWS -Wm .THURSPAY, ITT,Tf4Y l'T~ 1g52 PHIOSBROOK REUNION The Shobbrook family held, its annual reunion at Lions Park, Seaforth, on Saturday', June 28. Supper was served to about 500 members, followed by e'er tion of officers; President, Bert Shobbrook; secretary, Ardith Crich; treasurer, MrS, Clarence Crawford; sports committee, Ruth Manning, Muriel Shobbrook, A:welcome was extended to a new member. Letters were read from, those Unable to attend, A. program. of sports was enjoyed with the following results: Old- est member present, Fred Shob- brook; longest married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Shobbrook, 50 years this year; coming farth- est, Mr. and Mrs. Wiffiam hard, Buffalo, N.Y.; youngest married couple, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Garrow (Thelma Shob- brook); youngest person, Marg.. aret, Margaret 'Anri Shobbrook; mystery prize, Mrs. Leonard Shobbrook. Races: six and under, John A. Saundercock, Donna Lynn Shob- brook; 7 to 12, Billy Crawford, Jerry Crich; ladies, Mrs. Bill Gibbings, Mrs. Cliff Saundercock; young men, Bob Saundercock, Joe Crich; married men, Gordon Garrow, Cliff Saundercock; kick- ing slipper, Joan Crich, Mrs. Percy Gibbings; throwing ball, Mrs. Gordon .Garrow; guessing matches, Wes Shobbrook; guess- ing beans, Joe Crich. All report- ed a good time. SNOWDEN REUNION (By our Bayfield correspondent) The Penhale, Snowden, West- lake families held their 1952 re- union at Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield, on Saturday, June 28, with 80 members present. After the dinner was served an organization meeting was held, Robert Sowerby, president, pre- siding. It was decided to hold tbe next annual reunion at Har- bor Park, Goderich, The following officers were elected: President, Keith West- lake, Zurich; vice-president, Mrs. Milton Pollock, Stanley; secre- tary-treasurer, Mrs, B. A, West- lake, Bayfield; assistant secretary, Mrs. John Keys, Stanley; Sports committee for 1953: Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Sowerby, Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Sowerby, Misses Doris and Betty Sowerby, The lucky ticket went to Mm: Mel Bennett; prize for the larg- est family, Mrs, Logan Cleave; oldest man present, Thomas Snowden; oldest lady present, Mrs. Thomas Snowden; the per- son coming the farthest, Mrs. A. F. Thomas, ehatham; youngest girl present, Dianna Cleave; youngest boy present, James Grainger, Race results; boys four and, un- den, Richard Sowerby, Douglas McCullough; girls two and un- der, Shirley Keys, Phyllis Grain- ger; girls six and under, ,Helen Grainger, Bonny Pollock; boys six and under, Allan Cleave; boys nine and under, Jackie Cleave, Glen Cleave; girls ten and un- der, Ann Westlake, Mary E. Grainger; girls 12 and under, Joyce Greer, Shirley Cleave; girls 17 and under, Shiela Copeland, Shirley Cleave; young Men, single, Kenneth Pollock, Gunther *Yieh; young ladies, single, Elaine Grainger,' Shiela Copeland; mar- ried ladies race, Mrs. John Keys, iMrs. Logan Cleave, Mrs. Russell Grainger; married men's race, Kenneth Sowerby, Howard Mc- Cullotfgh; fat ladies race, Mrs. Logan Cleave, Mrs, Russell. Grainger; fat man's race, Harold Penhale, Edward Sowerby; walk- ing race, Mrs. Logan Cleave, Miss iBettY Sowerby. Mrs. John Keys; kick-the-slipper, flame Graing- er, Mrs. John Keys. A ball game was played, the, score being 10-9. Lunch was served at five o'clock. The weather was perfect and ualnlion enjoyed a very pleasiukt re- . LEAR-i,..yON REUNION Seaforth Lions Park was .the scene of a gathering of the Lear- Lyon families on July 1st, for their annual reunion at which ninety-four members attended, A bounteous dinner was enjoyed by all, The following members were elected for 1953: PreSident Harold Kerslake, Exeter; Vice Pres„ Lor- ne Hunking, Londesboro; Sec., Bert Lyon, Londesboro; Sports committee, J. Lyons and E. Gaunts, Londesboro; Lunch corn: mittee,% Kerslake family, Exeter and Bert Motts, Stratford, A ball"game was enjoyed by young- er members, also swimming in the pool. A programme of sports. was carried out under the direction of lg. Lear and family, which resulted as follows: Races: 4 yrs. and under, Arthur Hunking, Joan Sinclair;, Girls 5-8, Joan Roberton, Vickie Morosso; Girls- 9-11, Faye Gaunt, Marie Sinclair; Boys 9-11, Murray Lobb; Girls 12-14, Anne Sinclair, Marguerite Lyon; Boys 12-14, Billie Roberton, Kenneth- Gaunt; Young ladies, Anne Sin- clair, Doris Stevens; young men, Gordon Hesk, Harry Lear; Wheel- barrow race, Ken Gaunt and Doug, Shobbrook; 3 legged race, Doris Stevens and Anne Sinclair, Bert Lyon and Gordon Hesk; men's potato race, Doug. Shob- brook, Lyle Docking; balloon race, Vera ,Lyon, Fern Watson; Hat Contest, Mrs. J. Sinclair, Vera Lyon; Youngest member, 'Elaine Roberton; Oldest member, Fred Shobbrook; Longest married coup- le, Mr. and Mrs. J, Nott. There was also a life saver and clothes pin contest. The reunion is to be held in the Seaforth Lions Park for 1953. VINCENT REUNION The Vincent reunion was held at Jowett's Grove at Bayfield on June 14th, with an 'attendance of about sixty. A church convention in session at the same time pre- vented the Michigan members of the clan from being present as formerly. Those' present came from Wingham, Belgrave, Blue- vale, Auburn, Londesboro, Goder- ich, Dashwood, Grand Bend, Lon- don and Chatham. A noon dinner was served under the convenership of Mr; and Mrs. Percy Vincent, Auburn; after which sports and games were enjoyed by young and old, under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent, Bel- grave. A picnic supper in the even- ing was followed by the election 'of officers for 1953 as follows: president, John Vincent, Goderich; sec.-treas., Clare Vincent, Lond- esboro; sports, Mr. and Mrs. L. Adams, London; grounds etc, Al- bert and Norman Vincent, Grand Bend. It was decided to hold the reunion for next year on the third Saturday of June instead of the second, at the same -place. The oldest member present was Mr. Henry Link, Dashwood, a n d the youngest, Jackie, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vin- cent, Londesboro. TERM FIT • IT'S A GOODYEAR DEVELOPMENT- FILLS AND WEIGHTS YOUR TIRES '100% WITH LIQUID, Local DiRtributor. Elected as. Director 'Ontario AssOCiation lorry wiiliams, clInton, has been elected a Director Of the Petroleum Distributors Associat- ion of..Ontario it was announced today from. the Association's .of- fice in Tomato, The Petroleum Distributors Association was organized earl- ier this year to represent the farm distributors of petroleum PrO, ducts in Ontario, At its find Annual Meeting held M Toronto on June 18th, C. H, Cadwell, Mount Forest, was elected Pres- ident, with Elmo L. Riddle of Sinacoe, Vice-President and Al- belt W. Quait of Tham.esford, Secretary-Treasurer, The full membership was in- formed. that the Association in- tended tp work towards the ad- vancement of the standards, dignity and repute of the trade and to advise members of new techniques, inethodS of operating and sales promotion ideas. "We aim to advance through the spirit of friendliness and co- operation, the common interest and well being of our members and the industry and to enhance the value of. our products and services in the public interest", ,Mr. Cadwell stated. o. Recent Rains Help Grain, Cash Crops "A fairly general rain, follow- ed by two lighter rains, has help- ed the pastures, grain and cash crops considerably in the County" G, W. Montgomery, Agricultural Representative for Huron County, reports. "In the sections that did not receive this rain, crops are still faring badly because of the severe dry weather. "Green pea harvest is now on in the County with the crop com- ing in quicker than the vineries can handle it. Average yields are running around a ton of harvested peas to the acre and 'on the low- er fields, yields of up to 11/2 tons of harvested peas per acre have been reported. "Fall wheat is maturing quite rapidly and some of the higher fields are almost ripe enough to cut." INGERSOLL 21 SEAFORTH 655R2 GODERICH 936R21 ONLY THE FINEST PRODUCTS 'USK) • A good lube job means longer engine life • fewer breakdowns . . smoother performance! That's why we use only fresh, high-grade oils and greases that give maximum protection to all moving parts! HOWARD'S SERVICE STATION Drive right in for a LUBE JOB "Service Built Our Business" Phone 687R Huron Street, Clinton 404-40-11-4-06-6. MAKE THIS A DATE! 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