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Clinton News-Record, 1962-08-02, Page 8Fuel Supply is Inexpensive Fuel for a steam engine is primitive but easily come by. Slab wood is fed into the fire box by Fred Mote, the proud owner — and Bill, .Talbot the engineer. (News-Record Photo) Vorstenbosch-Priestap Those interested in sending their children to the . CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL are requested to register before August 15th, 1962. Contact The Principal, Wrn. Van Wieren RR 2, Clinton HU 2-3800 31b Ferguson Reunion HENSALL — The Ferguson Clan held their annual picnic in Springbank Park, London, • on Sunday, July 29 with 100 at- tending from Kippen, Hensall, Exeter, Creditor, London, Guel- ph, St. Marys and Ilderton. Sports were conducted' by Verna Linden and Mr. and Mrs. Art Ashworth. Winners were': pre-school, David Cann; 6-8 years, Larry Ferguson, Merne Carter; 8-10 years, Joyce Ferge uson, Kenneth Ferguson; 10-12 years, girls, Muriel Ferguson; young men, Donnie Parsons; Driving nail, women, Roberta Atitwell; men, Art 'Shworth; children, Muriel Ferguson; my- stery person, Harold Parsons; clathesipm. contest, Roberta Att- well; egg guessing, Gerald and Jean Deline; ladiees kicking slipper, Roberta Attwel9; nov- elty race, Lorne Attwell and Margaret Carter. Oliver Jaques, Hensall, cone ducted the business meeting. The date for the 1963 picnic• was set for the' last Sunday in July, 'and 'the location, Spring- bank Park. Officers for 1963 are: presi- dent,' Cliff Branchard, Exeter; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Oliver Jaques, Heinsailla table commit- tee, George and Jean. Stephen- son, Guelph; George and Marg- uerite Rockola, Guelph; Archie and Alice Parsons, Kippen; Will and Deanie Ferguson, Exeter; sports committee, Bill Jaques, Hensall; Frances Jackson, Creditor; Harold Parsons, Klip- pen,: Phyllis Logtell. Kipper': Floyd and Alice Blanchard, London. Betties Reunion The 14th: Settles family re- union was held at Seaforth Lions Park with a good at- tendance, and. sports in charge of Mrs. Graham Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Taylor. Wintnera of races, children, Ronnie Young, Marie Betbles„ Robert and Paul' Taylor; Peggy Ann Betties, Karen John- ston; boys, Paul Betties, Peter Black; kickathe-slipper, men, Ken Taylor; l'adies', Peggy Ann Betties. Candy 'guessing, Mrs. Peter Young; carrying beans on spoon, Jim Young's team; throwing pie plates, Ronnie Young; suitcase race, Allen Betties' team; necktie race, Karen Johnston, Garry Black, Officers elected were: preai- den, Mrs. Ken Bottles; vice- president, Mrs. Jim Young; sec- retarY-treasurer, Mrs. Allen Bet- ties; sports committee, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Betties', Mr. and Mrs. Ken Betties. Mrs. Ernest Vodden BAYFIELD — The' Death oc- curred suddenly from a ihe,arit attack at her home in Wood- ham, Ontario, on Tuesday, July 24, 1962 of Mrs. Ernest Vod- den. Formerly Mise Minnie Mae Talbot, daughter of the late William Henry and Elizabeth Talbot, 'the deceased was; born in Stanley Township, July 28, 1896. She was married !to Ernest Voididen, Clinton, and they went west 'to his homestead! at Mad- den, Altar near Calgary. After living, there for 22 years they came east again and regaled in Bayfield for two years, be- fore settling in Woodham 16 years ago. She was' a member of Wood- ham United Church. Farm and utlility tractors and implements, plus items brought in by your neighbours will be up for sealed bid Aug. 6-11, Opening of bids on Saturday, Aug. 11th. Don't miss it! ROBBIE BURNS GARAGE Londesboro, Ont. Phone Blyth 44 r 15 Besides her husband, she .is survived by two brothers, Will and Leonard, Bayfield, and three -sisters, Mrs. Will (Verdi) Cameron, Seaforth; Mrs. Lloyd (Esther) Making' and Mrs. Roy (Freida) Scotchmer, both of Bayfield. The fuperal was held from the Hopper - Hockey funeral home, Exeter, on Friday, July 27. The service was in charge of the Rev. P. Warham of Woodham United Churth. In- terment was in' Exeter ceme- tery. Pall-bearers were: Cecil Mur- ray, Frank Routly, Alex Crago, Arnold Hern, Jack Smith and Leonard Thacker. Flower bear- erg were Ebner Cameron, Rob- ert Talbot, W. R. Talbot, Jr., Arnold. Maikins. RECEPTION FOR Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Willer+ (nee Ruth Turner) Saturday, Aug. 4 Zurich Community Centre Desjardine Orchestra Ladies please bring lunch 31p Attention Bean Growers We Have One Left THE VERY POPULAR Case Model 600 Combine ,WITH BEAN THRESHING EQUIPMENT SEE US AT ONCE For a Special Deal on this last machine Outstanding performance under all conditions, in any kind of crop. CALL Shandlaw .and Gartenburg CASE DEALERS. WOODHAM On Highway' 23, y2 miles South of Mitcfiell Phone Kirkton 130 Bayfield Residents Enjoy Ride Holiday time is fun for all and the Lions Club Frolic at Bayfield is a high point in the season. Above are Robert Heath,‘ Calgary, Alta., in an "Evening Tribune" shirt and long-stemmed pipe; Mrs. 3. Cluff, Dale Scotchmer, 8 years and Mary Lou Castle who confesses to 7Y2 years of age. They rode one of the floats pulled by the steam engine in the pre-frolic parade. (News-Record Photo) HAROLD'S WHITE ROSE GARAGE SPECIALIZING IN AUTOMATIC ANSMISSIONS 0: }Hall 227 VICTORIA ST. C NeW Potatc3s-6 qt. bPsket 40c NeW Cabbage 15c each Cooking °Mons 2 bunches foe' 15c (special far home freezing) 50c 6, quart basket , CLINTON GREENHOUSE and GARDEN CENTRE. _102r Church Street John Steele Smith HU 14168 Green Beans New Carrots New Beets Classified Ads Bring Results Attention Farmers! BINDER TWINE Howard's "BIN TREAT" For Treating Your Grain Bins Prior To New Grain Storage. Treat Your New Grain With Howard's "GRAIN GUARD" Keeps. Grain Free of Weevil for a Whole Year GRAIN FUMIGANTS Complete Line Of FLY SPRAYS and POWDERS H. F. WETTLAUFER FEED MILL. Mary Street CLINTON HU' 2,9792 Pogo. 8-----Clinton .News-Record---Thugs., August 2k 1962 zreatiaw.ae • KIPPEN — Summer flowers and ferns formed the setting in Knox Presbyterian chureh, Mitchell on Siaturday evening, July 28 when Audrey Elaine Priestap, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Priestap, RR 3, Mitchell• and Bert Vorstenbceich, Huron Street, Stratford, son of Mr. arid 'Mrs. Martin Vorsten- bosch, RR 1, Britton, exchanged marriage vows before Rev. James Ferguson ine a double rintg ceremony. Mrs, Joan Gaffney, Mitchell, played the wedding =Sic and Miss Judy Schneider, Stratford (cousin of the bride) was sato- ist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor- length gown of white silk or- ganza over satin, appliqued with white bows with chantilly lace bodice and long lily point sleeveg. Her shoulder-length veil Was held in' place by a crown headdress edged with pearls. Her bridal bouquet was pink roses, an orchid and feath- ered white daisies. The bride's sister, Miss Joyce Priestap, Guelph was maid of honour wearing a gown of soft blue nylon organza over satin and full skirt. She carried a corsage of feathered carnaltiona, ferns and pink roses. Miss Dianne Bourne, Mitchell and Miss Gayle Luxton, OWen Sound as bridesmaids were cos- tumed identical to the maid of honour, carrying pink roses, ferns 'and carnations. Beatrice Thomson, Kipper and Cindy Cornish, Goderith, cousins' of: the bride, as flower girls wore pink nylon organza with chantilly lace jacket and a crown of pink roses, carry- ing a -basket of white Shasta daisies, pink and! blue larkspur. JohnoPtrieStap, brother of the bride, 'RR 3, Mitchell was best man and Gordon Moqre, Strat- ford; Ken Henry, R R1, Brit- ton and Larry Stokes, Landon., ushered. A reception was held at the bride's home, Fullerton, when the bride's mother received gu- ests wearing blue silk with pink accessories and corsage of pink roma. For a wedding trip to New York, the bride changed to a brown suit with gold accessor- les, The couple will reside at Fullerton. Guests were present from Hensel', Parry Sound, Strat- ford, Kingston, London, Milver- ton, Woodstock, Goderich, Kip- pen,' Mitchell', Clinton; Owen Sound and Brodhagen. The bride is a granddaughter of Robert Thomson, Kipper. Parade At Bayfield Carnival An excellent 'parade, with a paritcularly fine participation by villagers in Bayfield, got the annual Lions Frolic off to a good start last Wednesday evening. Though the rain dampened spirits in the later part of the night, there was an excellent crowd, and a good deal of enjoyment by all. Leading the parade was the steam engine entered by Bill Talbot, Fred Mote and Bill Parker, all of Bayfield, who had dressed the machine in its finest: black, red and gold paint, some flags, and the dis- tinctive Golden Bell emblem of Robert Bell Foundaries, Sea- forth. This was the last trac- tion engine to be built by the Seaforth firm. The steamer was quiet as a kitten, and was handled beauti- fully by Bill Talbot as "engi- neer". The- 33-year-old souven- ir served a dual purpose—both as' an entry for parade prizes, and to supply the motive power for two floats. Prizes for entries in the par- ade, went to: Childreill desks, bride and groom, Linda and Wally Pier- son; white elephant, Larry Ir- win, Janet Graham; third, cow- girl, Debby Flowers; fancy cos- tume, first, Lee Anne McLeod and Cathy Weston, dressed as Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater; second, Marion Francis, Karen Fitzsimons, the Lionettes; third, pair on tricycle, summer visitors; Fancy costume, adults, In- dian family, Mac McFadden and family; Harold Peck and family, Bayfield; second, white horse, Brad Turner and Lorne Merner; third, spacemen, Bruce and Brent Craig, Clinton; Floats, the steamer, with the two .wagons, bathing beauties and "Ye old West"; second prize, "Peaceful Bayfield"; third, the barbecue. Draw prizes: bench saw, Jack Sturdy, Clinton; motor kits, Carol Humphreys, Port Stanley;' transistor radio, Ed- ward Flagg, Bayfield; hair dryer, Eleanor Watson, Bay- field; lawn chairs, Iris Bird, Bayfield; two way fan, Mrs. Robert Reid, Varna; battery lantern, Mrs. R. J. Semple, RR 2, Bayfield; 5-foot step lad- der, Dennis May; barometer, William Coward; cooler, George Willits, Bayfield; gate prize, chaise lounge, Gordon G. Scotchmer, Bayfield. Ball game, 7-6 in favour of Bayfield. This was an exhibi- tion match with Varna. Summer people and resi- dents, as well as folk from the surrounding communities ojined 'at the agricultural park to listen to the music contri- buted by Clinton Community play made by the majorettes play , made by the maokettes and colour party of the band. Harvey Coleman, reeve of the township, and president of the Bayfield Lions Club domed top hat and sideburns, to guide a horse and cart along the parade route. This eye-catching equip- page was not entered in coin- pettion for i parariO Prizes, r#Eaft9SgelOWn1000811 YOURNIIMPRI49 ONCE, P07/1" 459/ek 41+ VORPOCAV Mr. and Mr,,. George reaff and Mark, Windsor, el'a at their cottage 'on Vieteria Piece .4rne$t vockten, Woodhaan, spent Sunday with Mr...and' Mrs. Lloyd' Mr, and Mrs, Alex Stirling, Killarney, visited' at the .home of their cousins, Misses A, M. and E, J. Mrs. Keeneith Brandon is as- sisting IVIrs. Lloyd. Makin, in the .beauty shoppe during Mrs, K. Mackiee absence. Miss Kathy Wade, London, is holidaying 'with Miss Mary Jane Younker 'Oct their Bayfield cot- tage. Mr. and Mrs. Edward. Mc, Combe, Hinsdale, Ill., came on Friday to spend a week at the McCombe cottage. Flight Cadet Ted Turner left on Thursday to motor to RCAF Station Winnipeg after having been home on leave. M e r t o n Merner who has been suffering with his back entered Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, on Thrusday. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Bryant spent the weekend in Landon. Mrs. John Woodhams returned with them to be Mrs. Bryanit's guest for a 'few days. Dr. and Mrs. A. C. MacNeil, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. George Ottani, Woodstock, were Sunday visitors at Miss Horigints' cottage, Mr. and Mrs. John MacKen- zie, Margo and John', Toronto, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mac- Kenzie. Miss M. Armstrong and sis- ter, Mrs. 'Messer, Windsor, with a friend from London; are oc- cupying "Enfield," cottage this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Saunders, Sarnia and their five little sons are motoring to the Maritimes, Where they will visit relatives of Mr. Saunders. Diane and Nancy Huila are visiting in Clinton with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G, Cuninghame, while their par- ents 'are abroad. Members of the parsonage board are 'busy preparing for the annual supper an Civic Holiday in St. Andrew's Unit- ed Church: basement. Mrs. J. A. Connie returned to Toronto on 'Friday after hav- ing been the guest of her cous- in, Mrs. Robert •Scotchmer, for a week. Mrs. George Reid returned to Verne on Wednesday of last week after having been with her sister, Mrs. H. K. King' rom Saturday. A! Mr. and Mrs. Richard tBobin and two children, Mibhele and Brian, Buffalo, came on Friday, July 20 to visit her sister, Mrs. Ken Brandon and family. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Featherston from Thursday to Sunday were his brother-inalaw 'and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bryant and cousin, Mrs. Lyla Whittendale; Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. William L. Metcalf left on Monday for Montreal after having visited his sister, .Miss Jessie Metcalf and her mother, Mrs. David Dewar, for a week. During August "Cedar, Nest" and "JKJ" will be occupied by K. M. Johnson (of Northern Electric) and family and M. Phillips and fandlY, 'all of Lon- don. The Rev. E. J. B. Harrison spent the weekend at Island Grave, Lake Simcoe, with his twin 'brother, Rev. A. H. and Mrs. Harrison, at their cottage there. Mrs. Charles' Guest under- went surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Wednes- day, July 18. Charles Guest, Whitby has been staying at their' cottage when not 'in Lon- don. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Tur- ner, Livonia, Mich., spent 'the weekend of July 21 with Mrs. Bruce Menerey. Mrs: .Eldna, 'Tur- ner, who has been with Mrs. iVferierey for a month returned home with them on Sunday. Mrs. Delbert Haw, Miss Carol Pinneil, Mists Sharon Riddell, Hopeville, Mists iDiawna Haw, and Miss' Dorene Dundalk have been guests rec- ently of Mr. and Mrs. Don Haw. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Penhale and Ricky, acdompanied by Mrs. 'Elizabeth Oeaele Blake, Kwpgx:ci, MG pmt Sunday at ER.eevmesurrnayd! daTi- gh'ter, Mrs, ehildiren 'Barbara and' Bobby, Miss A, 13entleY, 3/11'S, Ed. Mae-fartit, S'an'gria, visited! on Trieaday of last week with Mrs. H. K. King, Mrs. Robert Greer and Clif- ford Greer, Mr. and Mrs, Char- les Scotchmer, Mrs. K e n Knights, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Scotchmer, motored to Toronto on' Tuesday, July 24, to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Scot, chmer, Sr. Dr. William R. Aberhart, London, joined Mrs. Aberhart at their cottage for the week- end. Guests of Mrs. Aberhart over the weekend were her brother, We T. Laing, London, arid niece, Mrs. R. Reecke and two daughters, Vancouver, BC. The many friend's of Mrs, Lorne Epps are happy to learn 'that She Iltas been released from Victoria Hospital, London, ' af- ter being confined' with a ser- ious heart condition. Her con- dition is improving but is still under the care of two doctors. Mrs. William C. Parker is recuperating 'at (the home of her parents, Mr.' and Mrs. Jack Fieaser, following recent surg- ery. Her husband brought her from Victoria :Hospital, London and spent the weekend with her parents 'arid his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Parker. Word was received by friends here last week of the birth of a second daughter, Jocelyn Grant. to Mr. and Mrs, John Downie (nee Mary Alice Hunt- er) in Pittsburg, Pia. Mrs. Dawnies mother and 'sister, Mrs. R. G. Hunter and Sally Beth are with 'them in Pitts- burg. Donald Stirling, Meaford, who is' 'attending summer school in London, called on Saturday and took his aunt, Miss Josephine Stirling with him 'to Meaford for the weekend. She returned home with 'him on Sunday even- big after having 'had dinner with Mrs. McLaren in Port El- Mr. and Mrs. Dan Haw at- tended a dance and presentation in their honour on Friday night when friends 'and neighbors in their home community near Dundalk presented them with a china cabinet, a floor lamp, a coffee table, a combination lamp and ash tray and two cushions. Mrs. A. F. Furter, London, is visiting her brother, H. A. Stin- son. Her son, Dr. William F. Furter, RMC staff, Kingston, was with them from Saturday to Monday. Miss Winnifred Ashplant, London, accompanied by Mrs. A. F. Furter enjoyed a motor trip to Kincardine and Port. Elgin Tuesday to Thurs- day last. Mrs. T. E. Hull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Cuninghame, will accompany her huabiand Prof. Thomas' E. Hull, BA, MA, Phd, of University of British Columbia, on a tour of Eng- lan'd' and Europe. Prof. Hull will represent UBC 'at confer- ences in Amsterdam, Stock- holm, Copenhagen, Munich and Syracuse, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. Scotchmer motored to Toronto on Monday, July 23, with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Hampton, for the interment service on Tues- day for the late Mrs. John Scotchmer, Sr. Mrs. Hampton returned with them to Bayfield on Wednesday and remained until the weekend when Mr. Hampton motored to the vill- age, and they returned to the city on Sunday. Mrs. Donald Lance and son Justin took a trip through Michigan, visited Sault Ste. Marie, crossed Canada to Sud- bury where they were ,guests of Mr. 'and Mrs. Frank Burch, Sudbury and Bayfield. They continued on to Bayfield for the .summer, and have had as their guests at "merrieioclge" this past 'week: Mrs. Henry Sage, Royal Oak, and John Glass, Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Mr. Lance joined them for the weekend, VARNA (Correspondent, Fred MeClymont Stephen Markle, Hollywood, California, accompanied by his father Fletcher' Markle, spent an afternoon last week with his Last Traction Engine Made by Robert Bell Puffing gently and now and then giVing forth a melodious toot, the Steam engine was truly the "Belle" of the parade at Bayfield Lions Frolic last Wed- nesday. Made by Robert Bell Industries Ltd., Seaforth, the engine is 35 years old. Without effort she pulled .a pair of gaily decorated floats loaded with citizenry. (News-Record Photo) end Mr, 'and, Mrs., Bert Faber, .grandmother, Mrs. Addle Willis