HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-08-24, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1988.
One of the highlights of the 50th Anniversary celebration held last
Friday for Walton Hall was the cutting of the cake by the reeves of the
three townships straddled by the hamlet. From left, Reeve Leona
Armstrong of Grey Twp., Reeve Doug Fraser of Morris Twp., and
Reeve Marie Hicknell of McKillop Twp.
Walton
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Cathy McGavin returns
from 6 wks. in Europe
50th anniversary of
Walton Hall celebrated
Visiting recently with Harvey
and Margaret Craig were his
cousin Miss Lattimer, Oakville.
Kelly Lekx, Kincardine visited
on Wednesday with Mary Hum
ph ries. Dr. John Bennett, New
Market and a former neighbour
from Dinsmore, Sask., spent Fri
day at the same home.
Cathy McGavin has returned
from a six week trip through
Europe, she travelled through
Holland, West Germany, Czecho
Ethel
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slovakia, Austria, Italy, France,
Switzerland and England.
Isabelle Shortreed accompanied
by Joan Clarke, Wendy and
Rodney of Gorrie were luncheon
guests on Monday with Annie
Reid, Seaforth.
Ruth Thamer accompanied Per
cy and Marvis Dalton of Seaforth to
Stouffville where they visited with
Margaret Michelle for a couple of
days last week.
Friday evening, August 19,1988
a concert and dance was held at the
Walton Community Hall in con
junction with a barbecue by the
Walton Area Sports Club at the
ball park to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of having the hall in
this location.
“Happy Anniversary’’ was the
message stru ng over the stage with
strings of coloured balloons to
celebrate the 50 years of the
Walton hall. Marie McGavin play
ed a melody of music on the piano to
a full house prior to the concert.
Marion Godkin, President of the
Walton Women’s Institute was
Large crowd attends
30th anniversary
of McCall reunion
A large crowd attended the
annual McCall reunion on Sunday,
August 21 at the Blyth Community
Park when they celebrated the 30th
anniversary. The first gathering
being much smaller was held at
Goderich Harbour Park 30 years
ago.
After Stephen Burke said grace
everyone present enjoyed the
sumptuous smorgasbord dinner.
Then the President David Perrie
conducted a short business period.
Slate of officers for next year are
as follows: past president, David
Perrie; President, Stephen Burke;
lunch committee, Joan Perrie and
Clara Perrie; Secretary-treasurer,
Donna Mitchell; sports, Karen and
Doug McClinchey.
A special presentation was made
by Isobel Burke when a plaque was
given to Jim and Effie McCall for
all their faithfulness in keeping the
gatherings together for the past 30
years. Torrey McCall, Victoria
B.C. brought greetings from all his
family. He also brought a B.C.
Salmon with him that was served at
the dinner.
Contests and games were con-
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WALTON LANDFILL SITE
RECYCLING PROGRAM
A compartment bin for recyclable materials is now stationed at the Walton
Landfill Site. Recyclable materials will be accepted as follows:
1] Newspaper:whatever comes with a daily newspaper is
acceptable. Please bundle or place in boxes or
bags. No magazines, catalogues, telephone
books, etc.
M.C. and gave a warm welcome to
everyone present when the hall
came tolife bringing back many
memories over the past 50 years.
Graeme Craig represented the
part of the hall, speaking over a
P.A. system back stage announc
ing the program. The Huron Corn
Huskers were among the favourite
orchestras, they were playing in
the hall on the opening night 50
yearsago. They wouldplayfora
dance from 9 - 2, they would get six
dollars for the night. Now we
looked in on a variety night when
eight youngsters were doing the
rooster drill, with Marjory Hum-
ducted by Debbie and Paul Blake:
youngest child, Adam Bauer;
oldest lady, Clara Perrie; oldest
man, John Perrie, sr.; longest
married couple, John and Clara
Perrie; most recent married, Mar
shall and Susan McCall, Toronto;
farthest away, Torrey McCall,
Victoria; closestbirthday, Jack
McCall, on the Sunday when a cake
was made for him by his mother
Mary McCall; closest anniversary,
David and Vivian McCall, their
25th from Indian Head, Sask.
Effie read a poem, “Your
Name’’. Isobel Burke introduced
out of town guests. Jim and Effie
conducted a Music Contest with
group 4 getting them all right.
The reunion will be held at the
Blyth Park next year on the third
Sunday in August.
Those attending were from
Victoria, B.C.; IndianHead, Sask.;
Halifax, N.S.; Laurel, Maryland;
Syracuse, M.Y.; Campbellford,
Guelph, London, Toronto, Lam
beth, Goderich, Kitchener, Mit
chell, Mississauga, Brussels,
Wingham, Carleton Place,
Londesboro, Blyth and Walton.
phries accompanying at the piano.
Joyce Van Vliet led in a sing song,
Marie McCutcheon at the piano.
Remember the square dances
way back then, a young group now
performed with the delight of their
parents as the group went through
their paces doing the square
dance.
Next it was mentioned a dance
on in the W alton Hall .when many a
you ng couple met at the hall and
enjoyed all the familiar dances, fox
trot, waltz, square dance, etc. The
audience were given a view of the
bobby sox days when four couples
showed how to square dance with
Wilfred Shortreed calling off,
accompanied by our old favourites
Mildred Traviss at the piano and
Phyllis Mitchell with her violin.
The hall held many a Women’s
Institute meeting since it was
formed way back in 1957, with face
lifts through the years.
Next the large audience were
treated to great acting by four
young ladies when they sang
Country Garden, dressed up as
flowers in yellow, pink, blue and
green.
This was followed by another
number with two young men all
dressed as a couple that caused
many a laugh when they sang Hello
Dolly. Phyllis and Mildred finished
up with old favourites as they
played and sang. All the entertain
ers were thanked for helping with
the party celebrating the 50 years
with a large applause of apprecia
tion. Happy Anniversary was sung
to the hall.
Marion Godkin read a letter from
a former member of the community
that was able to be present: Doris
(Johnston) McKinley.
Reeve Doug Fraser, Morris
Twp., McKillop Twp. Reeve,
Marie Hicknell and Grey Twp.
Reeve Leona Armstrong each
brought greetings and participat
ed in cutting of the Anniversary
Cake that was served later at the
dance. Tiffins Orchestra played for
the dance that was enjoyed by
young and old.
The History of the Walton Hall
will be in next week’s issue.
Ethel bride-elect
honoured with showers
2] Glass:Household bottle and jars, preferably without
the lids. Must be rinsed or washed. Labels may
be left on. No window panes, light bulbs, china,
etc.
Sherry Stevens was honoured
with two bridal showers this past
week. A community shower was
held in the Ethel United Church on
Tuesday evening. On Sunday
afternoon the maid of honour and
the bridesmaids hosted a shower
for friends and relatives. Greta
Taylor of Kirkham, England won
the prize for travelling the
furthest.
Congratulations to Helen Dob
son (who has a very green thumb)
on the winning of the Vera Frayne
trophy for overall excellence at the
August flower show.
Sympathy of the community is
extended to Gary and Beth Earl on
the passing of Beth’s father, Ken
Smith of Atwood.
To the Gal in Ethel, (Ont.)
There is a young lady who lives in a store,
Who hates having birthdays and doesn’t want more,
But Alas, August 29 is on its way
Yes much to “Mutts” utter dismay,
“Suter” or later she’ll have to admit
That turning 46 won’t hurt a bit.
Love Fritz & Pokey
3] Metal Cans:
4] Plastic Soft Drink
Containers:
Food cans must be rinsed out. Pop cans are
acceptable as is. Please flatten as much as
possible.
Remove the lids and flatten if possible.
BE A GOOD SORT-RECYCLE
Townships of Grey, McKillop & Morris
If you have any questions, please ask the attendant on duty or contact your
municipal office.
The Ethel Women’s Institute is sponsoring a recycling information
meeting at the Grey Central School on September 13th at 8:00 p.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME