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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1968-10-31, Page 3Budgie breeder peacock prou Onto. WI Goderich ..and. The October Meeting of the Clinto W, WaS held in the hPard, rooms• of the ,Agricultnral and Food Building, October 24. The president, Mrs. W., Coiclough, opened the Meeting and then welcomed the visitors from the Goderich and, the Wingham Women's Institutes. The minutes of last meeting Were read by Mrs. II. Murch and Mrs, M. Ratkin gave the treasurer's report. The roll call was answered by naming the street you live op. Correspondence was read, The 4-H girls are holding their achievement day in the CHSS on November 23 and all mothers and those interested in the work of the 4-H girls are invited to attend, MPS. R. Radford gave a report of the morning session of the County rally which was held at Cranbrooke on October 7 and Mrs. J.' Grigg gave a report of the afternoon session- Mrs. A. Popp was the delegate appointed to Attend the area convention at Ingersoll November 6 and 7. Mrs. Charles, Nelson the District convenor of resolutions will he attending also. Mrs, H. Murch and Mrs. B. Trick reported on the Wedding Pictures JERVIS STUDIO Phone 482-7006 Featuring SING ALONG WITH 'LAN AT THE ORGAN BIG WASH DAY ARE HURON HERE A9AIN 154 Beech Clinton (Near PriYe-in Theatre) OPEN gVERY SATURDAY MORNING 10 A. M, TO 12 NOON PHONE. 4821491 FREE PICK-LIP AND DEI-IVtRY tf„ LAUNDRY err CALL US TO HANDLE THEM- . . . stay at the Lord Simcoe Hotel where the service is warm and friendly . . . where the prices are sensible . . where you're close to everything downtown . . where you can relax in modern refurbished rooms . where you can enjoy fine foods and intimate lounges, Singles start at $9.00 and end at $13.50 Doubles start at $14.00 and end at $18.90 Luxury Suites Available Lord Simcoe Hotel University & King St. (at the subway)- Tel: 362-1848 OUR ANNUAL SALE IS NOW ON OCT. 17th TILL NOV. 16th Regular $12.60 WAVES NOW Only $1O Regular $15.00 WAVES 0Ow Only 512.50 Sale Price Includes CUT, SHAMPOO, PERM AND STYLE-SET COMPLETE ••• This Sale Ends Nov 16th -- So PHONE NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT CHARLES HOUSE of BEAUTY 74 VIctbiRIA - CLINTON OPEIRATOS: BAR GOWANLOCK CHARLES OtlocTok 482-1066 Eirt;scefield Phone 482-9511 Put it down to beginner's luck if you like--it was nonetheless quite an achievement when Jim McCarthy of Clinton, a breeder of small Australian parrots called budgerigars or "budgies," entered his first contest recently and came away with four prizes, Jim, who's been breeding the show stock birds for about a year, two months ago became owner of the J and G Variety Store (formerly Tom Darling's) at 330 Victoria Street. In the shop he has a whole aviary -- 50 birds, 13 breeding cages, 10 show cages and one large flying cage. He's calling it Huron Aviary. and hopes to expand by spring. The contest he entered this month was an annual competition held by the London and District Cage Bird Association. It drew several hundred entrants. Jim entered five of his birds, All Were in the novice class -- it takes 10 first prizes , there before you advance to a higher class. One of the quintet was Specializing In . . . • Weddings • Children Single or Group Portraits; and Passports 524-8787 118 bt. David GoderIch 1•11~101M1 ATTENTION CURLERS Pat Luck Supper and Dance Seaforth Curling Club SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 •6:30 p.m. Bring Your Own Dishes and Cutlery 44b NOW FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT The CLOUD "9" ROOM At HOTEL CLINTON CLOUD 119" ROOM SPECIAL DINNERS SUNDAYS 5 / P.M. Reservations' PH,; 40-3421 awarded a first prize. Two others earned second-place ribbons and one bird took third-place honors. Though the birds are more of a hobby than a commercial enterprise, Jim does have some for sale, The first-prize winner won't be sold, but two of the others are already pets in Clinton homes. There are almost always young birds for sale -- at reasonable prices -- and a variety of supplies for other pets is also stocked, Jim and his wife, Dorothy, have three children, Billy, Jimmy, and Jillian. Anglican women meet in Bayfield The Fall Huron Deanery Meeting of Anglican Church Women, was held on Wednesday afternoon, October 23, at Trinity Church, Bayfield, with her sister parish, St. James' Middleton, as co-hostess. Mrs. J. B. Higgins, deanery president, welcomed everyone present. Greetings were, also brought to this meeting by the rector. Rev--.,E., J. B. Harrison, `M1 a-4 ' A and from Mrs- Larson, vice president of Bayfield branch. Mrs. W. Kolohon, Archdeaconry representative of Saugeen on tile Diocesan board,, spoke briefly. She thanked Huron Tor its generous support to St. Monica House, and asked that each Parish support it on a local level. Following the usual minutes and reports by the secretary treasurer, Mrs. Edward Wise, the guest speaker of the day, Mrs. J. G. Laurie, diocesan workshop convenor, of London, was • introduced by Mrs. J. B. Higgins. She proved to be a most interesting , and enthusiastic speaker, The worksh3ps are held on the May 24th long weekend every year in the Women's Residence at Huron College ' Mrs. Don Middleton thanked the guest speaker for her inspiring address. Following the close of the meeting, the ladies retired to the Parish Hall, where a delicious lunch and social hour was enjoyed. Fowl Supper. At DUFF'S CHURCH WALTON Wednesday, Nov. 6 5:30 • 8:00 p.m. Adults $1.50 Children' 12 and under 75c Program followed by Centennial Youth Choir of Huron County 44b Mr, and Mrs, Wallace-Jackson spent the Weekend with Mrs. Ilaeksores parents. at Belmont,. Miss E, Broacifont.aod Mrs, E., Trefry visited with their brother, John Proadfoot and attended the Townsend and Haswell wedding, Croup. Tucitersmith, held a very Successful -auction Sale at the home of Mrs, W. Haugh on Thursday evening realizing $96, Mrs. H, Berry spent a few ,days with her niece, Mrs, George Griffith, Mr. and A/J.5, George The 1-luron County Holstein Club held their annual banquet in the Blyth Memorial Hall last Wednesday evening. Gordon Bell, Holstein Fieldman for Western Ontario spoke briefly urging the breeders to attend the Royal Winter Fair in ,Toronto, either as an exhibitor or as a spectator. "That is where you can see the top Holstein cattle in the World, and talk to buyers from foreign countries," he said. Mr. Bell also presided over the presentation of awards, as follows: Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder awards both went to George Hayden from • Gorrie. Mr. Hayden also won the prize donated by Roy Cullen, Clinton Surge Dealer, for the best Progeny of Dam. Ross Marshall from Kirkton won the Carnation Award for the Best Udder Class, and the Simpson-Sears Award for the Grand Champion Cow, Reserve Champion in this class was Elston Spieran, Brussels. The Sun Rae Trophy for Best Female ,and Offspring went to Fred Vodden and Sons, Clinton. The Howson and Howson Trophy fox Best Aged Cow having produced over 100,000 pounds of milk in her lifetime, went to Elston Spieran, Brussels. The Ross Marshall cash award to new exhibitors went to five men; Joe Hunking, Auburn, John Franken, Auburn, Joe Van Osch, Lucknow, Robert McNeil, Dungannon, and' Mike Salverda, Clinton. Bill $.GrdeVe .from Middlesex,1 County brought greetingsi,froirr 4 the National Holstein Association. . He urged the breeders to promote sales to foreign countries, and also pointed out that more efficiency is • needed in our farming methods if we are to keep up with the demands for higher wages to hired help. Others who spoke briefly during the evening were Miss Helen Good, Huron County Dairy Princess, Dave Inglis, assistant agricultural representative, Ontario Department of Agriculture, Clinton, and Simon Hallahan, Blyth. Entertainment throughout the evening was provided by the Holland Family from Clinton, the Story Family from Seaforth, and by Jim Sloan and Bill Dalrymple step dancers from the Seaforth area accompanied by Nelson Howe and his fiddle. The Blyth Calf Club got off to a new start last week with the arrival of 100 steer calves from Alberta. Wilmer Howatt from Londesboro, buyer for the club, purchased the $16,000 worth of calves from the Stringham Ranch at Fort McCloud, and the Barnie Zorettia Ranch at Pincher Creek, The Club is sponsored by the Blyth Agricultural Society, and is open to children six to 21 years of age, living in the surrounding townships. The members are Henderson, left on Tuesday for Florida where they Will spend this Winter. Mrs, William Wright, Seaforth, visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Scott. The Tunkersrnith Unit of the U.O.W. will meet at the horneOf Mrs. Ross Scott on November 11, Greg McGregor is• a Patient in. St. Joseph's Hospital,' London. Charles Snelling is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, We are pleased to report that Mrs, John McGregor is improving in Clinton Hospital, trained in the feeding and handling of the calves, which are, then shown at the Blyth Fall. Fair and sold by auction, Over eighty „members of ,Loyal Orange and Black Lodges from North and South Huron participated in a church service at Trinity Anglican Church. Myth, on Sunday October 20th. A very inspiring message was given by Reverend Brother Robert Carson of Lucan, Following the service the lodges paraded down Main Street accompanied by the Clinton Royal Orange band and the Young Conquerers Band from London. The Blyth Lion's Club annual rummage sale held last. Saturday proved to be the biggest and best ever. Held in the arena this year, the sale included donations from Blyth, Auburn, Londesboro and the surrounding rural area. The proceeds from the sale will aid in paying for the artificial ice installed in the arena last fall. Lions' •• President Ralph McCrea said the Lions are now planning a first spring rummage sale. ADASTRAL PARK The CFB Ladies Curling League had its first meeting on October 22. The new executive is: president, Bev Fischer; vice-president, Del Jervis; secretary,. Jane Golding; draw master,, lytary Bartley,„ Social, Edith Motomura. League and ,bonspiel plans were discussed for the year ahead, starting off with a social pot-luck lunch following our first night of curling, November 12. Ladies have volunteered to help beginners with instructions, so we hope to see lots of new curlers out for a season of sport, exercise and fun. Anyone interested please contact Mrs. Bev Fischer at 7860 evenings before November 6. Our warm thanks go to last year's executive for a job well done. PERSONALS Congratulations to Cpl, and Mrs. Stan Wight on the birth of a son, and also to Pte. and Mrs. T. Kathan on the birth of a son. Mrs. Louise Mullaney is a patient in Seaforth Public Hospital. Starlight circle The Starlight Circle of Wesley-Willis United Church held their October meeting at the home of Mrs. 'Gerry Dumont. This was in the form of a sewing meeting. ' The guest speaker was Mrs. Doug Andrews, who gave a very interesting and informative talk, on her stay at Alma College, St. Thomas. hosts Windham „"Dressmaking with a difference" course Which they attended, Mrs. 4. Crich prepared a Wet on education which was read by Mrs. Roy Connell, Mrs, Mary McKinney of •Wingham gave a very interesting account Of a 3-day bus trip to Ottawa and Algonquin Park taken by the ladles of Wingharn, Mrs, J, B, Mills of Goderich gave two humorous readings. Mrs, M. Wiltse outlined a Otis tour taken recently to the Eastern coast. She, then introduced Mr. T. G. Scribbens who showed many beautifnl slides, which he• had taken on the trip,. Mrs. F. Cummings thanked all who had helped on the program. The meeting closed and a bake sale followed. A delightful lunch, of sandwiches and tarts was then served by Mrs. J. Wise and her group. Reception and Dance For MR. & MRS. BOB NORMAN (nee Patsy ,l athwell) on SATURDAY, NOV,. 2' Zurich Community Centre Music by BI,UEWATER PLAYBOYS Lunch Provided PlinOn Novvs-Second, Thqrsciay, 1potol?er 31, 1968 ATTENTION CURLERS Enjoy the game, fun and fellowship by sending your entry for the 1968-69 season in now to the LINTON-SEAFORTH CURLING CLUB YOU CAN CURL FOR LESS THAN $1.00 PER NIGHT RATES ARE with Deposit First Year MEN'S 40.00 30.00 30.00 LADIES' 20.00 20.00 20.00 COUPLES' 60.00 50.00 50.00 STUDENTS' 5.00 5.00 5.00 NEW MEMBERS NOTE REDUCED RATES FOR FIRST YEAR MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO SEAFORTH CURLING CLUB SEAFORTH, ONTARIO DUE ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 1968 CUT OUT AND RETURN BY OCTOBER 31, 1968 NAME(S) ADDRESS PHONE IF ANY TIME OR DAY IS SATISFACTORY PLEASE INDICATE This greatly assists your draw committees in making draws. If Not, Circle Preference of Time and PotitiOn Below MEN'S: MONDAY 7-9 or 9-11 TUESDAY 7.9 or 9-11 LADIES": TUESDAY P.-4 pan, MIXED: THURSDAY 7-9 or 9.11 FRIDAY 7-9 or 911 POSITION: SKIP: VICE: SECOND: MAD PLEASE RETURN ott MAIL to: JOE and MARY MURPHY CLINTON, PHONE 4824094 PRONE ENVIIIIgq-W FOLCOMRD R FORTHtit INFORMATION E • y•••.,•M1 M1•••,,M1 BY GAIL FALCONER HOLSTEIN CLUB Coming. To Pizza Patio Tavern GOD ER ICH Television Recording Stars The Mercy Brothers October 30* 31 November 1 and 2 Blyth Clinton Memorial Shop T. PRYDE and SON CLINTON - EXETER - SEAFORTH Phone 482-721 I Open Every Afternoon Local Representative A. W. 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