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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-07-29, Page 5COSTUME f JEWELLERY 1 / 2 PRICE LUGGAGE 20% OFF 482-9525 Seaforth JEWELLERS LTD. Clinton Walkerton TYPEWRITERS 2 Only IRONSTONE 20% DINNERWARE OFF Odds & Ends TO CLEAR 1/ 2 PRICE "FREE" ON THE STREET. HAVE YOUR DIAMONDS CLEANED & CHECKED 4,91, ANSTETT )4‘\ ip SPECIALS Don't miss our BARGAIN TABLE / TO 1/ OFF LIGHT FIXTURES 140, AND AL SMALL APPLIANCES GROVES & SON ELECTRIC CLINTON 10 HURON ST, YOUR ADMIRAL DEALER PHONE 482-9414 DAYS SPECIALS CARPET REMNANTS REDUCED 482-9505 9,1971 5 PRICE OLD FASHION SALES DAYS VALUES BONE CHINA CUPS & SAUCERS SfT OF SIX 95 • Perfect Per Shower Gifts MILLBROOKE ALUMINUM. O 20Y PP Sittith OFFICE SUPPLIES 0,000N) !,; *004 WO*. COFFEE MUGS 79s each 131)Y 8 81` ONE FREE WWI HOT WHEEL CARS PIEG 98c 594 Ashton Reunion held at Brucefield The annual Ashton reunion was held Sunday afternoon, July 25, 1971, on the spacious lawn of Violet and Seldon Ross, RR 1, Brucefield, when 72 descendants of the late Sam Ashton and Mary Ann Gibbings met to . renew or become acquainted and reminisce the good old days. They came from far and near, Royal Oak, Mich.; Duntroon, Ont.; London, Stratford; Port Elgin; Goderich; Fordwich; Brussels; Seaforth; Clinton; Londesboro and Blyth. Sports of course were a highlight and much enjoyed, with the winners as follows; picture drawing, Dave Craven, London, Mrs. Geo. Ashton, Fordwich; wrapped parcel, Roy Ashton, Goderich; rolling can relay, Geo. Craven's team; licorice contest, Fern Craven and Geo. Warner; pre-school children race, Grant Haves and Cheryl Lyon; backwards race, Gail White and Wayne Lyon; shoe scramble, Gail White and Rhonda Warner; wheelbarrow race, Danny White and David Craven, Wayne Lyon and Larry Baer; hop skip and jump race, girls, Lori Young; boys, Wayne Lyon; guessing number of buttons in jar, Lori Young, Jack White; largest family present, Mrs. Geo, Ashton, Goderich; youngest child, Scott Baer, RR 5, Goderich; closest birthday, Gloria White, The peanut scramble is always a highlight for the children. Balloons were also given to the children, A bountiful picnic lunch was enjoyed by all. The 1972 executive is the same' as 1971: president, Mrs. Lorna Radford, Clinton; secretary-treasurer, , Mrs. Grace Easom, Blyth; sports, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Townsend, Seaforth; table committee, Mrs. Gordon Richardson, Mrs. Gladys Wallis, Mrs. Ile Walters and Mrs. Roy Ashton. Mrs. Lorna Radford invited the reunion for 1972 to be held on her lawn in Clinton, last Sunday of July. Clinton Witnesses off to London convention this week AIKEN S LUGGAGE ANO FOOTWEAR Albert St. Clinton Ph .7412:i352 Sale REG. 6.95 TO 11.95 HALF PRICE WOW Here's Real Savings 20 BRAND NAME TOTE-BAGS 6 ONLY—LADIES' QUALITY Vanity Cases To 39.9521"5 1 /2 PRICE MEN'S SPORT SHIRTS ReG. TO Save 7.00 25 PAIRS MEN'S HUSH PUPPIES FIEG. 72.95 8a57 A YO UNGs Brokers & Dittontineed Lines Reg. 5.95 to 12.95 REDUCE° 25% 1050% 25% MEN'S BROKEN LINES — LEATHER OR FABRIC STYLES SUMMER SHOES REDUCED TO 1 BOYS SHOES 1131301<61 LINES) AtI)LICED 25% To SO% SPECIAL CLEARANCE OF: MEN'S LONG & SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS 1/ 2 PRICE AND LESS Prices as Olcf.Pathiono4 as the 5-Cent Cigar LIONS CARNIVAL THURS 'LILY 291 Auburn Womens' Institute holds children's day smEn 'SALESDAY THUM FRI. 84 SAT., JIAY 294041' Nem-Recoml, Thursday,, .t,J1,41Y CLEAFI. OUT DP STERLING SILVER FLATWARE NDI-lAivilv,leNT. — STRADIVARI —PRELUDE — PINE TREE KIDS DAY HELD BY W.I. AUBURN The annual Childrens' Day was held last week by the Auburn Women's Institute when it met for it's July meeting in the Community Memorial Hall, The president, Mrs. Leonard .Archambault was in charge and opened with the poem "When all is well". After singing the Ode, repeating the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada, Mrs. Archambault welcomed all. She thanked Mrs. Donald Cartwright the first vice-president and all who had assisted while she was confined to hospital. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Donald Haines, she also gave the, fipancial statement. A discussion took place regarding the decorating of Town Hall and the committee of Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson, Mrs. Beth Lansing, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and Mrs. Robert Turner will be in charge. An invitation to attend the Tiger Dunlop W.I. was accepted for July 28. Leaders for the fall 4-H project were named for Dairy Fare and any girl, 12 years of age is welcome to join any of the clubs. The card report was given by Mrs. D. Cartwright in the absence of Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell. She reported on cards sent and read the thank-you notes from Norman McDowell, Mrs. Leonard Archambault and George and Sheron Collins. It was decided to invite the St, Helens W.I. Walkerburn and Summerhill Clubs to the August meeting at 8 p.m. A letter of thanks was read from Mrs. Johnston for the wedding dinner served by Auburn W.I. members. The East Elgin District W.I. bus loads also thanked the members for the dinner they served a week ago. The roll call was answered by naming, a flower that started ;with the. first letter' 14,,y§31,r surname. The collection 'was received by Wanda Plaetzer and Jayne Arthur. A discussion took place about covering the floor in the hall kitchen and it was decided to do so as soon as possible, The program began with a solo — The Magic Dragon — by Lorraine Chamney accompanied by Mrs. Gordon Chamney. A piano solo was played by Doris Naylor, an accordion solo by Larry Plaetzer and a piano solo by Lynn Turner. A number of contests were given by Mrs, Thomas Haggitt and Bonita Nixon was the winner. Mrs. Gorden Chamney conducted an elimination contest and the winners were Marilyn Archambault and David and Daryl Plunkett. Mts. Eleanor l3radnock's contest was won by Eldon Chamney. Marilyn Archambault won Mrs. Jessie Naylor's contest. All Children took part in the fish pond operated by Sharon Collins, Lorraine Chamney, Doris Naylor, Wanda plaetzer, Lynn Turner and Jayne Arthur. Lunch was served by Mrs, Thomas Haggitt, Mrs. Gordon ChanuleY, Mrs, Jessie Naylor and Mrs, Eleanor Bradnock. LEATHERLAND PICNIC The annual Leatherland Reunion was held last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chamney and family. Miss Mary Lou Vincent and Mrs. Clare Vincent were in charge of the races and contests. Winners were: preschoolers, Bruce Vincent, Glenda Bolger; under 10 years, Karen Bolger, Murray Bolger; married women, Mrs. Gordon Chamney; married men, Wayne Millian; children's race with balloons, Linda Raithby, Karen Bolger; three-legged race, Eldon Chamney and Gary Bolger; sack race, Karen Bolger, Murray Bolger, Men's guessing parcel, Wayne Millian; women's guessing parcel, Mrs. Ray Neil; couple with largest waist, Mrs. Alvin Leatherland, Mr. Ab McCullough; ladies kick the slipper, Mrs. Alvin Leatherland; men's kick the slipper, Wayne Milian; beans in jar, Mrs. Harvey Leatherland; most pennies in pocket, Ray Neil. Couple with most grandchildren, Mrs. Alvin Leatherland; couple married the longest, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Shultz; youngest married woman, Mrs. Paul Lassaline; youngest child present, Bill Lassaline. Next year Miss Lorraine Chamney will be in charge of sports and contests. AUBURN SOCIALS Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred O'Donnell of London visited recently with Mrs. Ralph Munro. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Eldon McLennan on the birth of their daughter last week in Clinton Hospital. ' Mr: *Tows' SOhnston 'and' Mr. Major Youngblut attended the special church service for the Black Knights held in Victoria St. United Church, Goderich last Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs, Ed Davies are attending the reunion at Belmont this week, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Deans of Toronto spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Norman McDowell and Mr. McDowell. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ball returned from their trip through the United States last Friday evening. Guests last week with Mr. and Mrs, Norman McDowell were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell of Westfield, Mr. and IVIrs. Roy Noble of Wingham, Art Linfield of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Dawson of Dungannon. Mrs. Elmer TrOmmer and daughter Miss Connie visited the former's parents and sister, Mr. and Mrs, H. Odbert and Miss Lillian Odhert of Stratford. , Linda, Brian and Lyle Raithby of Zurich are holidaying with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Raithby and Mr. John Raithby. Mrs. Ralph Munro spent a few days last Week at Homestead Heights south of Bayfield at a cottage with her son Mr. Bob Youngblut, Mrs. Youngblut and family of Toronto who were holidaying there. Mr, and Mrs. Keith Meehan and daughter, Tracey and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Keith Meehan left on Saturday morning for the seventeenth annual Threshermen's Reunion and Central Manitoba Stampede to be held on July 29, 30 and 31. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller of Windsor visited for a couple of days last week with his brother, Gordon Miller and Mrs. Miller. Mr. Herman Chamney of Windsor and his daughter, Mrs. Bill Nurse and sons, Michael and David of Camp Borden visited last week with the former's father, Mr. Robert Chamney and "We're off!" Mr, McNally was announcing the en masse departure of the Clinton Congregation for the "Divine Name" District Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses at London's Western Fairgrounds, July 28 to August 1. "We're heading for the fairgrounds to learn more about the race for the prize of life," he added. Most Kingdom Halls throughout all Southern Ontario will be practically vacant for the five days as 12,000 delegates are expected to converge on the London location. "Conventions are part of our way of life," Mr, McNally continued. "These are serious seminars of education, beneficial for the entire family, young and other members of his family in the community. Gillian Towe of London and Bryan Plant recently spent a week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Towe. Gillian brought along his cousin Wendy Smith of Sunderland, England, who is visiting in Canada for five weeks. Mr. and Mrs. George Disney of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, called on relatives and friends in the village last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Craig left by train for Vancouver where they will visit her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDougall spent the weekend with their son Mr. Allan McDougall at Levee in Northern Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Andrew and family left last Saturday morning on a trip to Western Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson are holidaying at Point Farms. old These are times when many gathering's of anything more than a handful end up in a demonstration or riot, it's a pleasure for the family to be part of a crowd where the police aren't even needed, We are having assemblies in many locations this summer, and every one of them is a demonstration of the fact that peace works — if we really want to make it work." The five-day program will be a series of lectures, practical demonstrations, and full-length, costumed plays, all for the purpose of showing how the Bible and some of its Outstanding events relate to modern life. autbands and wives will be instructed on making a Miss Gail Seers left last week for a trip a to England and Scotland with her grandfather, Fred Seers of Goderich and her aunt, Mrs. Elsie Keyes also of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boulanger of Belgium have been visiting their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Julien Delbergue for the past three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cartwright, David, Derrick and Lorie visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Rueger, Danny and Terry at London, David Cartwright remained for a week's holidays, Sheriff and Mrs. Harry Sturdy of Goderich and their son Mr. Ross Sturdy, Mrs. Sturdy and Kimberly of Hamilton visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phillips. Master David Cartwright visited last week with his grandfather, William Rueger and uncle Ronald Rueger at RR 2, Clinton. success of marriage, young people will be guided to find a productive and responsible place in society, and all present will be aided to strengthen the ties of family involvement. "That's why we're all going," Mr. McNally continued. "In these last days when the entire trend is away from responsibility, whether in the community or the family, we don't allow ourselves to be carried along in the vacuum. We look forward to a stable life in a happy world of God's making, and the more we can prepare ourselves for it, the better." Infrared scanners in aircraft can detect heat from campfires on the ground.