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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-08-05, Page 3Clinton, News-Record, Thursday, August 5, 1971 PICK YOUR BETTER USED CA FROM ONE OF THE MANY LISTED BELOW McGEE'S AGT ODERICH 20 000 to 30 000 MILES 1970 MUSTANG FASTBACK 302 V-8, standard floor shift, power steering, radio, rear speaker, vinyl top. 1969 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN Two-door hardtop — V-8, automatic, radio, whitewalls, wheel discs. 1969 VOLKSWAGEN (Kerman Ghia) automatic, radio, new tires, scarce model. $2695 $2195 $1695 31,000 to 40 000 MILES 1969 PONTIAC PARISIENNE Two-door hardtop — V-8, automatic, radio, power steering, power brakes, whitewalls, wheel discs. 1969 FORD LTD Two-door hardtop — V-8, automatic, power steering, vinyl roof, new whitewalls, vinyl interior. 1969 VAUXHALL VIVA (S four-door sedan — automatic transmission. 1966 PONTIAC PARISIENNE Sedan — V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, tinted windshield, whitewalls, wheel discs. A one owner car. $2295 $2495 $1295 $1195 41,000 to 50,000 MILES 1967 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE Sedan — V-8, automatic, radio, whitewalls, wheel discs. Extremely sharp. 1967 FORD CUSTOM Sedan — V-8, automatic, radio, whitewalls. $1295 $1250 51,000 to 60,000 MILES 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA Custom 'two-door hardtop — V-8, automatic, radio, rear speaker, rear defogger, power steering, power brakes, vinyl roof, full tinted glass, 1969 METEOR RIDEAU 500 Two-door hardtop — V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio, vinyl top, vinyl interior. 1968 BUICK WILDCAT Two-door hardtop — Power steering, power brakes, power windows, radio, rear speaker, rear defogger, 1967 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE Sedan — V-8, automatic, radio, whitewalls, wheel discs, new paint job. 1968 CHEVROLET IMPALA Custom two-door hardtop — V-8, automatic, radio, power steering, power brakes, tinted windshield, • $2495 $2295 $2250 $1295 $1795 1967 CAMARO S-S 350 Hardtop — Four-speed transmission, radio, power disc brakes, rally new whitewalls, custom interior. Extra, extra sharp. 1967 DODGE CORONET 500 Two4door hardtop — V-8, automatic, radio, bucket seats and console. 1966 MERCURY PARKLANE Sedan — Power steering, power brakes, power rear window, radio, whitewalls, wheel discs. 1966 FORD CUSTOM 500 Sedan — V-8, automatic, radio, power steering, whitawallt. One owner. wheels, $1795 $1495 $1295 $950 OVER 60,000 MILES 1970 PONTIAC STRATO CHIEF Sedan — V-8, automatic, heavy duty suspension, rear defogger, remote mirror. Former OPP car. $1895 1968 DODGE POLARA 500 Two-dbor hardtop -- V-8, automatic, radio, power steering, power brakes, vinyl top, whitewalls, wheel discs. Top condition, 1964 OLDSMOBILE SUPER 88 Sedan — Power steering, peveer brakes, power windows and a radio. 1963 PLYMOUTH SAVOY Sedan — Six cylinder, automatic. Clean car, 1967 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 Two-door hardtop — Power steering, power brakes, radio, notch back seats. 1967 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE Coach — V-8, automatic, radio. 1967 METEOR MONTEGO Two-door hardtop — V-13, automatic, radio, power steering, power brakes, bucket seats and console. $1695 $495 $350 $1595 $895 $1595 LOW PV59?.RoECIALS 1966 CHEVROLET Biscayne sedan — Six stick with a radio. 1966CHEVROLET 3isoayne sedan — Six automatic. 1966 CHRYSLER 'Windsor - power steeriag, power brakes, radio. $195 1960 VOLl(S $45 1964 BUICK $395 Lesabre sedan — Power steering, power brakes, radio, tilt steering wheel. $295 $195 1963 PONTIAC Laurentian sedan — Six automatic, radio. $95 MEE Pewtalte•Ectecte• 37 HAMILTON ST.,GODEPICH,ONT. • 524-8391 smile K How not to be a good reporter ERIC EARL The following is how not to be a good reporter of the news. Last Thursday about 7 p.m., the fire siren cut loose with it's unearthly wail. I was just starting my desert of orange-pineapple ice cream and peaches. Having to make a quick dexisioh between tummy and duty, tummy won and I finished the dish. H took me a few minutes to find my boots and sweater then I jumped into my car and sped to the fire hall only to find that everyone had gone. Four or five young fellows that were horsing around in the park shouted at me that the fire was at the Wildwood Motel, so I took off at high speed and turned north on highway 21. There are two motels close to Bayfield, — the Wildwood and the WOODIIOLM. Both start with "W" and anyone can make a mistake, so when I turned north I was heading for the WOODHOLM and the fire was at the Wildwood to the south, 'When I arrived at the Motel people were sitting around the swimming pool as unconcerned as could be. 'Then I glanced at the sign and realized my mistake. I turned around and drove south. Finally making it to the Wildwood Motel t observed that Joe Koene and Murray Garrett were just corning down the ladder from the rood of the carry out restaurant, The fire was out and most of the onlookers had left. So I left too. The next day Joe Koene told me that extensive damage had been done to the walls and ceiling of the building and the fire seemed to have started in the french fryer., That's how not to report a fire but the orange pineapple ice cream was good. For all you apple pickers cut there don't try this. I read of a man that 'was tired of going up and down the ladder with small baskets of apples to he tied a rope to a great big barrel and threw it over a limb of the tree then pulled it up to the limb and tied the rope to the tree. HO climbed up and filled the barrel with apples. Then he came down and untied the rope but the barrel was now heavier than he was so he Made a quick trip up to the limb where he received couple of sore hands and a bang on the head. At the same time the barrel had hit the ground breaking the bottom out and spilling the apples all over the ground. As he was now heavier than the barrel - he made a sudden descent to the ground with a sudden stop which caused MTh to let go of the rope and whet was left of the barrel came down and bit him on the head. So Much for progress. NOTICE KINGSWELL WELDING Will be closed for holidays from August 9 August 14 inclusive Ior oxygen, acetylene or molding supplies, contact Tom Fletcher Phone 492.942 OW WEDDING LINE INVITATIONS AND .ANNOUNCEMENTS AN$TETT JEWELLERS LTD. `Clinton Walkorton And SoafOrth CLINTON 482.911 C tr IRENE'S LAUNDROMAT & DRY CLEANERS 15 Rattenbury St, E, Clinton 482,7831 INTRODUCES - - Steam Pressing SPECIAL TROUSERS OR SLACKS CLEANED AND PRESSED 5O4 ea. ONE DAY SERVICE NOW WE ARE OFFERING DRY CLEANING IN auLK OR INDIVIDUAL PIECES Through Sat., 10 a.as, to 6 p.m. Tabling with Lucy Land toll Youth Theatre mantimummasimms performs Bayfield. BY LIZA WILLIAMS (Too Late For Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Lewis and family visited last week with Rev. and Mrs. James Reddoch of Bayfield. The Lewis' come from Waterdown, Ontario. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Walters' Bayfield residence was the scene Monday night of a special kind of party. "Guest stars" were members of The World's Greatest Jazz Band, whose music, in the style of the 1930's and 1940's, is recognized by many as the hottest thing around in the music world today. Certainly the talent and co-operative excellence of these musicians deserves superlative praise. The party, attended by friends and fans from Bayfield, London, Detroit, reflected the warmth and pleasantness of the host and hostess and their beautiful home. It was an exciting occasion for all • concerned, 'be it their' first or 50th time hearing the group. The annual Bayfield Lions' Carnival went off Friday night, July 23, with great success, as usual. The evening was led off at 7:30 by the parade, which gathered its forces at the north end of the main street, and by the time it was ready to begin marching to the Agricultural Park, excitement had mounted to a ,carnival pitch. Cars and people lined the path of the parade, making it seem as though the entire street and sidewalk were moving gaily along, At the head of the line was BY LUCY A. WOODS . PART II OF A SERIES In a Canada Directory 1851-52, Bayfield is listed as having a population of 125. By 1863.64, it had grown tor600. About 1852, the Honourable Malcom Cameron purchased all of Bayfield with the exception of those lots sold by Baron de Ttiyll (to individuals or 'Sheriff's sale for taxes), This year of purchase is according to a report by the editor of a Ooderich paper in 1856. About the mid 1850's two young ladies, Isabel and Jane McLeod in Baddeek, N.S. decided that they wanted to come to Bayfield Canada West. They had been given a good, classical education at home by their father, Murdock McLeod, a sea captain, and felt, qualified to teach school. Captain McLeod would not allow his daughters to come alone. He aceompanied them and they walked from Hamilton. There was no opening for Isabel to teach here. She heard that they wanted a teacher at Brussels, so walked up to apply for the post. The Secretary after interviewing her said that they wished a teacher who spoke English. Incensed, she turned on her heel, slammed the door as she went out and walked back to Bayfield. James A, Gairdner gave her employment in Gairdner and Co. store until such time as there was an opening here where a Gaelic accent was considered no deterrent to good English. She taught in the first log school house which is now incorporated in "The Hut". About 1860 or 1861, she was married to James Thomson who had emigrated from Lanarkshire, Scotland. He played a prominent part in this pioneer village. He was one who pledged $30.00 in 1861 to start the Bayfield Cemetery Company (at a time when money was scarce). It was organized by local business men and prominent citizens. And with the exception of one or two years he was a member of the Cemetery Board until he resigned, January 1920. After her marriage, Mrs. Thomson started a private school in her home. One of her pupils was Mary Elliott, daughter of Thomas Elliot who built the store now owned by Keith Bunn. (She later attended the Public School, and after a teaching career married John Fraser. They kept store—in the building her father had erected—at the turn of the century. J.H. Reid bought the business from them early in the century and the Erasers continued to occupy the residence.). Mr, and Mrs. James Thomson raised eight children, They were: Jane (Mrs. James Hall); Adelaide (Mrs. John McLeod); Florence (Mrs. Malcom McLeod); Stewart, who moved to Lake Charles, Louisianna; Lewis, who stayed at home with his parents; Violet (Mrs. Chas. Walters); John, Ft. Francis; Olive (Mrs. Malcom Fraser). They lived in the brick house on the river flats north of the mill after acquiring it in 1868. It was surrounded by a fine orchard and one pear was especially tempting to the village children. Harry King told the writer of going down one night with Lena and Jack Gemeinhardt, Lily and Jack Morgan and some others. Jack Morgan and Jack Gemeinhardt were up the tree picking the pears and throwing them down to Harry King—possibly the girls were waiting at a safe distance! At any rate Harry King suddenly felt fingers closing around his throat. He gave a great jump and got clear, James Thomson's voice said, "Don't you think you have enough now, boys?" So the boys up the tree jumped down and ran. Some distance north of the house was the barn. James Thomson farmed a bit and one old-timer recalled that he raised tine fat cattle which pastured on the flats. , The Thomsons were leaders in Liberal politics. A relative recounted how Wm. Lyon MacKenzie, with a price on his head after the rebellion of 1837 had been in hiding at Captain Murdock McLeod's home in Baddeck. He was a cousin of Mrs. McLeod. Jane McLeod also taught here and she married J. Struthers of the Woollen Mill (present K. Brandon Hardware). With two daughters married here, Captain Murdock McLeod with his wife and other members of his family came to Bayfield to live. D,L, Woods told the writer once that as a small boy he remembered a daughter Kate (who made a remarkable recovery from a long illness by faith healing) living in the house now owned by Mrs. i. . Sturgeon ,,on Ann Street. It is quite possible that the family ied therel 'biit f libill'itapthin arid MrS:. McLeed died in the omson home. Jane Seaforth McLeod died in 1887 aged 87 years and her husband Murdock McLeod died in 1889 aged 96 years. An anecdote handed down in the family is that after his wife's death, captain McLeod said, "Where will I stay now?" And Lewis Thomson assured him that he could stay with them. "How long?" he asked, Until he was 100, he was told. "Alid what will I do then?" asked his aged, grandfather. When Lucy first remembers, John McLeod (a brother of Mrs. Thomson) and his wife lived in the present Sturgeon house on Ann Street. Their son Dr. Alex McLeod, after teaching, graduated in medicine and practised at Wroxeter until his death. He was particularly clever in treating stomach ailments and patented a medicine "Dr. MeLeod's Stomachic" which is still on the markettoday. he died ii'i' the early 1930's, a comparatively young man, as the result of getting out of bed when he had pnuernonia to attend a very sick patient. TO BE CONTINUED With Davenport United Church. Guests Sunday with the Peddechs were Mr. and Mrs, John F. Hull from Oil Springs. Monday, guests were Mr. and Mrs. Cordon Laing from Oil. City. Mr. and. Mrs. Edward Valentine of London England, and Mrs. Isa Byron of Liverpool, will visit fer three weeks with the Reddochs, * * * Mrs. Elva Metcalf has returned home from three weeks in Vancouver. * * * Visitors with Mrs, John MacKenzie for the week are Mrs. Manley Thompson and her son Clark from Chicago. Next week Mr. Thompson will join them, * * * About 40 teachers from Western Michigan University had brunch at the Little Inn in Bayfield on Sunday, having spent the weekend seeing plays in Stratford. The trip is an annual tradition. * * * The annual Ham and Turkey Supper was held Monday evening at St. Andrew's United Church in Bayfield. The supper, which began at 4:30, was set up the huge steam engine which is brought out each year for the occasion.. With a mighty blast it began to move. Following behind was a regiment of Couple return from tour BY ERIC EARL Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Larson returned home after a five-week visit in Saskatchewan, They attended the homecoming' in Naicom and visited friends in Watrous, Saskatoon, Melford and Prince Albert. Coming into Toronto, they were met by their son-in-law, Stan Smith and Leanne. On Sunday, the Smith family brought them home from Camp Borden. LYNN BRANDON Dundas; Mr, and Mrs. C. Cox, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. I. Thornley-Hall and family Mississauga. Mrs. R. (auesnel and Miss E. Boate of Ottawa and Mr. Rae Fraser, North Bay spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Poth at their cottage. Mr. and Mts. Douglas Soper of Ottawa, their daughter and her husband, Mr, arid Mrs, Robin Carter of London England are holidaying at the Foyston cottage. BY LIZA WILLIAMS The Lambton Youth Theatre group produced "Cite" on Sunday night, August 1, in Pioneer Park, The players brought their own equipment for theatre-in-the-round, accompanied by music in the modern rock style. It is estimated that more than 150 people turned out to see the play, which the group produced in conjunction with a free-form intermedia piece called "From the Zoo." Many of Baytield's citizens were, at the least, surprised by the energy and - volume of the production. Some thought it quite out of step with Bayfield's quiet, old-fashioned atmosphere, but others considered it a good thing that the village was receptive to the contemporary as well as the traditional. "Way out!" was one comment, "Nice if you like that sort of thing", was another. * * * Rev. and Mrs. James Reddoch are settling into their new home in the United Church Parsonage. Their younger son, Graham, visited them for the long weekend from Toronto where he is doing community social work Bayfield Lions Carnival was huge success both in the church basement and -outside on picnic tables at the side of the etaireh. The attendance was larger than last year, and the supper was termed "very successful;" Proceeds will go to the Manse Fund, * * Mr, Fred G. 'McAlister celebrated his .80th birthday August 1 at Timbercove, north of Bayfield. The occasion was observed in a family _reunion over the weekend at which 17 family members were present. Gee* were Miss Chris Edny from Staynor, Ontario, and Miss Beatrice Teirien from New York City, * A children's Auction will 'be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday August 10, by Christine, Jocelyn, and Alexandra Downie, in the Hunter garden at Victoria Place, 13 a yfield. Children's Auctions are a family tradition with the Hunters, the first one having been held back in World War II by Mary Alice Hunter and her cousin Charles Roger. Only children can bid for the items, which will consist of toys and other interesting articles. Proceeds will go to the Bayfield Agricultural Society. Canadian cadets, whose excellent band music added much to the atmosphere. Their precision was matched by three (See Page Five! I understand that Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reid have sold their home in Detroit and are now permanent residents of Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murray of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hulls for two days last week. Mrs. Joanne Rowan of St. Thomas spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hulls. Ken and Elaine Brandon are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Lynn from Winghant School of Nursing. She has now joined the Staff of Wingham and District Hospital. Cottages in the RONETIIROY cottages are: Mr. and Mrs. LL Poth and sons, Don Mills; Miss Mary K. Lareati, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. S. Chambers, Toronto; Mrs. and Mrs. J. Carruthers and family, •