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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1969-06-26, Page 3IIMMMIIiilliI41III101111ININIIIl1111111 Ram blin.I with Lucy ay (.UCrV RE WDQDS It's almost $trawbeny time! And with the thought of the luscious, tempting garden berries on the Market today, pause thoughts, of the little sweet, strawberrie& growing wild in pastures and roadsides in L icy'S childhood. her very first ,memory is of picking and eating these berries :in a tch on the roadside just at the turn to and along the Lakeshore gad It melt ha1e been early in July and a late season, Lucy and Jean had begged to go down to Cousin 'Ana's farm now Paul Bunyan. camp — to play with their cousins, Raby, Nan and Isobel Woods. It was perhaps half past one o'clock when they were given permission' to walk down — about a mile front home. Their mother instructed. them to tell Cousin Lena to send them home at five O'clock. Well, Lucy remembered the hot afternoon! And when they arrived in the cool old-fashioned shady garden surrounding the house, Cousin Lena, a workman, and the girls, all with large straw ,hats were cooling off after having come in from the fielda perhaps they'd been pulling mustard or wild carrots, for Mrs, George. Wegds saw to it that her little farm was kept clean, Imagine Lucy's chagrin when Cousin Lena laughed and said, "It's after five o'clock now! Where have you been, "Only picking strawberries for a little while on the way." She could hardly imagine that it had been hours they had dawdled. Sadly Lucy said, "We must go right home now." But Cousin Lena kept the two little girls for supper and then drove them home afterwards to explain to their mother. Then in school days, after four o'clock, or on Saturdays Lucy and Ethel Drehmann and sometimes Shirley King went off down to the pasture which is now "The Poplars" sub -division, and hillside below Marks' cottages where the largest wild strawberries grew, On one occasion Lucy and Ethel had rather a frightening experience. A thunderstorm came up over the lake. And as they, watched the rough waters, a cottage on an island with smoke coming from the chimney appeared, one could see apple trees and the waves dashing against the island shore. Then the rough waters disappeared and it was a field of grain stooks. Farther north appeared white Eastern buildings with minarets, etc. The storm went up the lake but they didn't wait to pick more berries. It was their first view of 'a mirage and very mysterious. Mother started making wild strawberry jam for Lucy,• and to this day, it tasted better than any jam made from garden berries. Once, Lucy recalls, she and her sister Jean were invited down to Cousin Will Woods (now Marsville) for the day. Cousin Will was haying and in the afternoon, they wandered over to the high field and found such a patch of heavily -fruited vines that they couldn't resist a feed. Then with their hands (probably grimy) they carried home as many as they could as a treat for Cousin Bella and Cousin On in their 'teens they went down Cameron's hill and up into the Grainger property. Some sandwiches for lunch made quite a picnic out of work. And here they often met others on the same errand. The only hazzards here were a possible snake' of which Lucy was terrified, and myriads of mosquitoes which seemed especially fond of her. But the reward of the wild strawberry jam was worth the risk. She also kept a sharp watch for any vine which resembled poison ivy. One picking expedition which lives in her memory was with Myrtle Stinson down to their property on the East side of the road on the Blue Water Highway. Lucy drove her father's old black "Jack" and buggy. They tied the horse in a shady spot and took their lunch boxes with them. After wandering a good way into the field they came across a good patch. They were both busily picking berries. Win. J. Stinson had cattle pasturing there and if there is anything more curious than one cattle beast, it is a herd. Soon Lucy realized that the herd had strolled up and surrounded them. She was very nervous with these big cattle all around, nudging each other and closing in on them. She spoke to Myrtle but she was so intent on the berries that she never looked up. "They won't hurt -you," she' said. Lucy did ,'riot relax. and "iii a few ininutes'ond big 'steer started nuzzling Myrtle's lunch box. "Look out for your lunch, Myrtle," she cautioned. Myrtle looked around, jumped up and roared at the cattle, They all turned and ran a short distance with their tails in the air and then paused to look. When they paused, Myrtle waved her arms and yelled at them 'again. Eventually, they began to browse and moved off to better pasture. They were all quiet, Myrtle explained they'd been fed in the barn over winter. Nevertheless, Lucy felt more comfortable when they -were at a distance. Carl tells Lucy that often when he was a boy, he'd pick berries in McGregor's bush on his way from Baird's school. He'd thread these on a long stalk of timothy to carry them home. Or again if he came across a nice patch in a field or on the roadside, he had fashioned containers of large basswood leaves with stens woven into the leaves. And on some occasions carried home enough for the family supper. Before weed spraying began, the sides of the roads were often sites of strawberry patches, but now, never a plant escapes the deadly spray. If you've never known the fascination of picking native strawberries, or the delicious flavour of the jam made from them you've missed a treat, gentle reader. Lucy would still go hunting them if she could and enjoy a picnic lunch as well. BEAUTIFUL, BREEZY .. t , f '$y BEkI.CWAMCER , I . ANAL IT1M3 0 CHVRCN 'Nii;W$ * CLtII ACTlVITilis, ggrrt : on 4.ns: AUDREY BEV,CHAMBER -- Phone '545-.2864. Boy eld '$ubscrrption,, Classified Advs. and Display Advs.. ell ocrApted by th. Bey, Heid colre+rpcnclrnt, MIDDLETQN ACW Middleton Anglipan Church Women were guests of the Trinity Anglican Church Women at a meeting at Trinity Anglican Church, Bayfield, last Thursday, ' Mrs. Lois Wise gave a report of the annual :meeting in London this spring. Mrs. Donald Johnston played two very delightful organ selections. A tea and conversation was held afterwards in the Church hall. PERSONALS Miss Rhea Sturgeon is visiting her brother and family; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Sturgeon of Toronto. Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Hunter returned to -Toronto on Sunday after spending the weekend, in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weston accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sauve, Johnnie and Jamie, - and Ricky Johnston spent Sunday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker, Toronto, were weekend visitors with Mrs. Myrtle Parker. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. 011is of Vancouver, James W. Foster, Robert Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Foster alt of Toronto; Mr. and .Mrs. Gerald Pence and family of Rochester; Mr. and Mrs, Norman F. Cooper, Mount Clemens, Mich.; Austin Kilburn and Warren Smale of Grosse Pointe, Mich., were weekend guests at the Albion Hotel, .Mrs, Lou Philips and Fred, Mitchell; Miss Helen • Phillips, Kippen pe BY MRS. NOR Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hutchinson and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hutchinson of St. Thomas visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Mellis Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Carter and family of Essex spent the weekend with the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hood. Mr. and Mrs: Scott Kerr of Dorchester spent .the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Kerr. Mr. and•Mrs..J:.D.'Barnarthof Also.. Craig •visited with'Mrt°rand Mrs; W. Mellis on Friday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McBride attended the McBride reunion which was held in Riverview' Park, Exeter, where 72 of the 'clan came to enjoy the annual family picnic. Hamilton; Mr, and Mrs, Jack Phillips and family and Miss Faye Merrill, London; Mr, and Mrs. Jack Merrill and family, Mr, and Mrs. George Colclough and. family, and Mr. Elwin Merrill, Clinton visited Mr, and Mrs. Ross Merrill and .family at their home on Howard Street on Sunday., Mr. E. W. Kendell and son John of Elmira were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs, Leroy Poth. Weekend visitors at the Jowett cottages were: Mr. and Mrs. Roland Craner of Sarnia; Mrs. E. J, Robichaud accompanied by grandchildren, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Sparks and family. Spending two weeks at the cottages are: Mr, and Mrs. Patrick Gray and family of Moosonee, and Mr. and Mrs. -Broder Allen and family of Toronto. Barb and Alvin Betties, RR 2, Bayfield, just returned from a month spent .in England, Scotland and Wales. They attended the Cheshire Agricultural Fair where Canadian Holsteins were shown in competition by four prominent breeders. Alvin visited the farms later and saw four calves exported from his farm last year. He also visited farms in Hampshire, Yorkshire and Wales. Excellent weather was enjoyed during the month and flowers and fruit blooms were at their peak. They attended the Chelsea Flower Show in London. rsonals MAN LONG Mr. and Mrs. Foster Bennett of Seaforth, spent Wednesday evening of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Kerr. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Mellis visited relatives of Mrs. Mellis in Wroxeter on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Rodway of Portland, Oregon visited Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McBride. • Mr. and Mrs. John Long from Owen Sound visited with Mrs. Long Sunday afternoon and part oft Monday before:: returning'. home -4 .• .... .... . . When placing a new wool rug, remember that moths don't like salt. Secret is to scrub the floor with a strong solution of hot water and salt just before laying the carpet. NOTICE Residents of the Village of Bayfield are notified that all dogs must be tied for months of July, August and September. VILLAGE OF BAYFiELD COUNCIL PROCLAMATION CLINTON Jobs For Students. Week JUNE 30 to JULY 5 Each year university and high school students face the problem of finding summer employment Frequently, a Summer job provides the funds necessary for returning to school. In Clintbn as in other communities across Canada, all indications point to this coming summer as one of the leanest years in some time for students trying to earn money during their vacations. The problem: more job -Seeking Students than job vacancies. Therefore, the Municipal Council of the MAO of Clintbn has directed that the week of JU>ie 30 to July 5 be proclaimed "CLINTON JOBS POR STUDENTS` WEEK." tarlaragrimaairalarralairmaaaliarrairmallak DON SYMONS, Mayor, Town Of Clinton. Lone esbor'r BY MRS, BERT ALIEN The general meeting of the Armstrong, Mrs, (lien Carter, VOW will be held. an Monday -Cathy) Larry and Colleen, .anti evening, June 3q, at f34.5 p.m in Mr, and Mrs. Will Taman of the church basement," Mrs, Brampton spent Sunday with 1-larvey Johnston of Clinton will Mr. and Mrs. Ken Armstrong and be guest .speaker, All ladies family, Stratford. welcome, Mrs,, Robt. Youngblut, -who The Women's Institute will has been under the doctor's care. hold the next meeting in the in Clinton hospital for theast evening of July 2. An invitation seven yee3;<s, has improved to visit with the Blyth Institute considerably, Nelson Lear :left in the evening of July 3 has been the hospital on Sunday and is recuperating for a few days at The honie of his sister, Mrs, Chellew, in :Blyth. Mrs. Johnie Shepherd also returned home from hospital on Sunday much improved, Congratulations go gilt to Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Millar of Porter's loin when a nulnber of former neighbors and, friends of this community met on Saturday evening with their present neighbors in a surprise party arranged by their daughters, Lorna and Maureen, to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, Asocial evening was enjoyed and the couple were recipients of many lovely and useful gifts. received. Mrs. J. Chopin of Guelph visited recently with her friends, Mrs. George Cowan and Mrs, Robinson. Mr, and Mrs, Russell Thompson of Clarksburg visited with his nephew, Mr. and Mrs.. Robt, Thompson, last week, also attending the Golden Wedding Anniversary reception of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Hamilton .Jn Moorefield on Wednesday, June 18. Mr. and Mrs. Blighton Ferg of Hensel and Mr, and Mrs, Steel. Livingstone of Dorchester were recent visitors with Mrs. Harold Livingstone. Mr. and Mrs. John BOY YOUR DRUG NEEDS AT YOUR DRUG STORE Du Barry Soaps Reg, $1,00 for 49e Du Barry Lipsticks Reg. $1.50 for $1.10 Brush Rollers Economy Pack • Reg. $1.79 for $1.53 Tiffany Hand Cream 2 Jars Reg. $4.40 Sale $2,50 EXTRA SPECIAL SALE 100 A.S.A. Headache Tablets 5 Grains Regular Price — 69c •• FOR ONLY — 29c PRESCRIPTIONS one 82.9511 Clinton, Ontario BROWNIES DRIVE-IN THEATRE CLINTON -- Box Office Opens at 8.00 p.m. THURSDAY & FRIDAY JUNE 26-27 — He's back again Bond in a big double feature -.-James "THUNDERBALL" Showing at 9:15 p.m. — Starring Sean Connery — -- AND -- "FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE" Showing at 11 p.m, — Starring Sean Connery (Both Features eTe ,Adu,Ir Entertainment) .— It1. Co�our =- Cart " ;r . .3'Gi`.§.Op 9 l . 'PLEASE NOTE; "Rachel, Rachel" and "Countdown" will, be- shown at a later date, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY TUESDAY June 28-30, July 1-2 and -- , BIG DOUBLE FEATURE iN COLOUR "Rosemary's Baby" ADMITTANCE Starring MIA FARROW la YEAASYOfrAOE Olt OYu John Cassavetes and Ruth Gordon Showing at 9.15 p.m. -- SECOND FEATURE - "AFRiCA TEXAS STYLE" Starring Hugh O'Brien and John Mills — — — Plus a Cartoon Coming Thursday and Friday, July 3-4 A Big Country Music Double Feature . "GOLD GUITAR" and "A TiME TO SING" EMPLOYERS! JOIN THE "JOBS FOR STUDENTS" PROGRAM Reliable Youths Are Available With Diverse Skips For Summer Work Such As Clerical Work Sales Clerks Baby Sitting Dish Washing Gardening Mother's Helper Grass Cutting Household Chores Summer Resort Work Car Washing Stock Boys and Girls Window Washing Service Station Attendants m Cellar Cleaning Lunch Counter Reinoval Rubbish Removal Waitresses Farm Work Camp Councillors Factory Helpers AND MANY OTHER JOBS! Canada Manuower Centre Department of Manpower and Imm/gratian 35 East Street obtAinCH, ONT. Phone 524-8342 ...., HURON PARK Phone 228.6932 Gunton New$•Rtirarc, Thursday,. linen , 1909 3 CHALLENGE • OPPORTUNITY ADVANCEMENT BANK MONTREAL 15 SEEKING MATURE MEN yllho Desire To improve Tbemseives And Their Position We offer a comprehensive management development programme and competitive salaries, improve your management skills through our university education programme which offers full tuition refunds. APPLICANTS —SHOULD B -E -RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR - - -HAVE MiNIMUM GRADE 12 WITH ONE TO FIVE YEARS' BUSINESS EXPERIENCE READY TO MOVE UP? Please apply in person at The Bank of Montreal, Clinton, Ontario or any other Branch of the Bank. 26b PA30 R , GODERICH THE SQUARE PHONE 524-7811 I( AIRCONDITIONED THURSDAY, THE RANI( ORGANIZATION PRESENTS FRIDAY and A Peter ROGERS PlodUCO03 SATURDAY SA naw June 26-27-28 (/n Showing Thursday at 8 p.m. Only JS 0., 1 U1 , f j i,�, Friday and Saturday Night / at 7.30 and 9.00 p.m, N IN CO (ADULT ENTERTAINMENT) DISTRIBUTCOitCOLUMIIAPICTOLURRE5 , SATURDAY (June 29) MATINEE at 2 p.m. A Four Part Disney Festival "HOUND THAT THOUGHT HE WAS A RACOON" "BEN AND ME" - - - "AQUA MANIA" "MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP" THURS., FRi., SAT. -- June 26-27-28 FIRST DRIVE-IN SHOWINGS—ALL COLOR SHOW SUN„ MON., TUES. F >: June 29-30, July 1 --- A:a. came, -8e ADENTuuLT ERTAINMENT cucalL1111 KIRK u»IIII . DOUGLAS kBs of k' THE MARTIN RITC hnl.; BROTHERHOOD Prints by TECHHICOtOR' / A PARAMOUNT PICTURE NI NI ill+°F'd". ,Starting.WED., June , I 1' W Starring Paul Newman .2 --For 7 Days NNIN I G and Joanne Woodward DRIVE-IN THEATRE GODERICH i� SUNSET •p DRIVE•IN MEATRE . CLINTON CARLOW ` HOLM, s- VILLE HWY. 8 GODER1CH AT CONCESSION RD. 4 ' PHONE 524-9981 A "Mustang" Theatre . THURS., FRi., SAT. -- June 26-27-28 FIRST DRIVE-IN SHOWINGS—ALL COLOR SHOW MOUNT PICTURES presents A DINO DEIAbREHillSPROMOS JANE 110NdA SEE __ • IYHERNINGI —, 'TRCHNICCLOR% (Adult Entertainment) PLUS SECOND FEATURE PARAMOUNT PICTURES presents RCI DTAYLOR t:}f?L i• } A "� ?; i,. HIE ,$,, ERN ENTBO RG N JOHN MIL1R iN • $ 0 , {� OA; . :...., A ROOt,OR rrOduction ' APARAMOUN• "ictus 7 -- re (MD -01'-..4. 3 BIG HORROR HITS `' June 29 --Starting at 10 p.m. . I "MILL OF STONE WOMEN" (Adulf Entertainment) Starting at 10.00 p.m. "STUDY IN TERROR" (Adult Entertainment) Starting at 12.01 a.m. "DIE, DIE MY DARLING" . (Adult Entertainment) Starting et 1.33 a.m. Watch for "Gimmick Night on .&tbnday 4:6 Tuesday MON.TUES.r WED., ---June 30, July 1.2 DEAN MARIN and GEORGE PEPPARD arta JEAN SIMMONS in "ROUGH NIGHT IN JERiCHO" (Recommended as Adult Entertainment) Plus Secatid f=eature Oil the All Calor Show "SHENANDOAH. Starring JAMES STEW'ART, DODO 141cCl.tJRQ and GLENNt:bithETf Bltvery Wednesday is "family dight'' at l'he Sunset, Carload, Truckload or Busload,—Ad aission ig Only $.1..g5 per vehicle,•