HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-09-05, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1990.
Leanne Whitmore, RR 4, Walton gets to try on the mantle of the Huron County Queen of the Furrow
after being chosen from among six contestants for the title. For her victory Leanne won a leather coat
from Bainton’s. Clare Deichert helps her try it on.
Walton girl Queen of the Furrow
Duffs board meets Sun.
For the second year in a row a
Walton-area girl has been named
as Huron County’s Queen of the
Furrow.
Leanne Whitmore, RR 4, Walton
was crowned by last year’s Queen
Heather McGavin, also of RR 4,
Walton, at the 1990 Huron County
Walton
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Couple visits daughter
Bill and Marie Courts spent a few
days last week with their daughter
Connie and Bob Cook and family at
Mississauga.
Richard Love has returned to
Barry University to complete his
third year.
Neil McDonald of Vancouver
visited relatives and friends in the
area.
We are glad to hear Margaret
Craig was able to return home from
Clinton Hospital on Saturday after
a few days rest.
Robbie Shortreed returned home
this past Wednesday. He had been
away for 70 days this summer,
looking after six percheron horses
owned by Dr. McKenzie, London.
They took in several fairs, travell
ing different places in Canada and
the States. Ken and Judy Short
reed, Kendra and Amy had motor
Cranbrook
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People welcome newcomers
We welcome newcomers Alan
Hibbs, Barbara McKenzie and
daughter Amy who have moved
from Kitchener to the former Lloyd
Smith home.
Mrs. Betty Gensheimer of Offen
bach, West Germany, has been
enjoying holidays at her house here
and visiting with friends.
John and Nancy Vanass and
family enjoyed a recent weekend
touring Sudbury, Pennsylvania and
Manitoulin Island.
Mrs. Mac Engel spent the week
Plowing Match held on the farm of
Huron County Warden Lionel Wil
der near Varna Friday.
Leanne, who has competed in
regular plowing competition in the
past, gave her speech on hunger.
Placing second was Heather
Wheeler of Bluevale and third was
ed to Indianapolis, Indiana to
spend a week with him while he
was there.
Joan Beuermann, Stratford visit
ed with her mother Isabelle Short
reed, Thursday evening, Scott
Beuermann and friend of Stratford
called on his grandmother, Sunday.
WI meeting
changed
The Walton Women’s Institute
September meeting has been
changed to the second Wednesday
for this month. Women in the
Environment is the topic with
conveners on Citizenship and Leg
islation in charge. Everyone is
welcome at 8:15 p.m. Sept. 12 at
hall.
end with her granddaughters Shar
on and Susan in London and
attended the baptism service for
her great-granddaughter Amanda
Kimberly Abado on Sunday,
August 26.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Strickler
and John and Nancy Vanass visited
in Ingersoll and Woodstock on
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Angus Starr,
Alliston, visited Don and Mrs.
Cotton on the weekend. All attend
ed the Starr-Brown wedding in
Chatham on Saturday, Sept. 1.
Lisa Hem of Woodham. Also
competing were Sharon Ramsey of
Blyth, Jackie McNichol of Walton
and Teresa Campbell of Winthrop.
Ms. Whitmore will represent
Huron at the 1991 International
Plowing Match. Ms. McGavin will
represent the county at the upcom
ing 1990 International in Brant
county.
Worship services resumed Sun
day morning at Duff’s United
Church following the minister’s
holidays. Greeters were Neil and
Marie McGavin. Organist was
Glenda Carter.
Offering was received by Doug
Fraser and Neil McGavin. Liz
Lamble read the “Minute for
Mission’’.
In the announcements, dates to
remember were on the bulletin.
Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. is the
U.C.W. meeting with guest speak
er Clare Geddes, Chaplain of the
Bluewater Centre. Thurs., Sept. 6,
from 7 - 8 p.m. is choir practice for
both senior and junior members.
Next Sunday evening is the official
board meeting at the home of
Dorothy Sholdice. Tuesday, Sept.
11, 1 p.m. is a colouring bee for
Sunday School Materials at Gloria
Wilbee’s. All those who have
offered to help from the U.C.W.
units are reminded to attend.
Wed., Sept. 12, 8 p.m. is the
Sunday School Teachers’ meeting.
Those who have promised to help
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in the nursery are asked to attend
as well. Sun., Sept. 16, special
Sunday School program with video.
Sun., Sept. 30 Sunday School
Awards will be presented and
regular Sunday School classes re
sume.
Next Sunday, September 9 is
Bluevale Anniversary at 11 a.m.
Rev. Stan McDonald preaching.
There will be special music and
lunch to follow. Walton congrega
tion will join Bluevale.
Sunday, September 23 is Wal
ton’s 125th anniversary at Duff’s
United with John King preaching.
Special music. Lunch to follow.
Bluevale congregation will join
Walton.
PeeWee girls win
Congratulations to the Walton
Pee Wee girls ball team who won
the “B” Championship Division at
the Walton Park Thursday evening.
They won over Wingham 13 - 7 in
the final game.
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