HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-02-11, Page 3Bly th Architect Chris Borgal shows off his plans for the new Huron County Museum to Murray Elston,
M.P.-P. for Huron-Bruce and Ministry of Health during a ceremony Friday in which Mr. Elston brought
confirmation of a $1.2 million grant from his government for half the cost of construction.
Blyth Girl Guides help 'lift' drive
Girl Guides working for Com
munity involvement badges help- lift for the handicapped at the Blyth
ed along with other young people in
Jack Stewart dies
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1987. PAGE ?
Blyth rally attracts 300
A mainstay of the Blyth main
street for many years, John (Jack)
Stewart died in Wingham and
District Hospital on Friday, Feb. 6,
1987. He was 72 years of age.
Jack and his wife Ruth operated
Stewart’s Red and White Grocery
on main street for many years. He
was an active part of the commun
ity-
Besides his wife he leaves three
sons, John, Donald and Kenneth of
Blyth and two daughters, Nancy,
Mrs. John Rowe, of Atwood and
People
Card players have had a hayday
in Blyth in the last while with card
games up to three days a week.
On January 31 the Diamond
Jubilee Committee of the Royal
Canadian Legion and Ladies Aux
iliary held a euchre party. Ladies
high was Nora Kelly and ladies low
Millie Johnston. The most lone
hands for the ladies was recorded
by Ila Pollock. Bert Daer had the
high score for the men while
Charles Johnston had the low
score. Mary Holland, playing as a
man showed the men how to do it
when she had the most lone hands.
Charles Johnston won the door
prize. Bill Little wonavalentine
heart. There will be another euchre
party this Saturday night at 8 p.m.
in time for valentine sweethearts.
On Monday night there were 10
tables of players at the regular
Monday euchre party at Memorial
Hall.
High score winners were Alice
Buchanan for the ladies and Albert
Quipp for the men, Mildred
McNall and Bert Daer had the low
scores. Esther Moffat and Cliff
Hoegy had the most lone hands and
Ida Proctor won the special prize.
On Wednesday it was the turn of
the Lost Heir players at Memorial
Hall. Five tables were in play.
Mary Holland had the high score
for the ladies and Alvin Snell was
tops of the men. Nora Kelly and
Charlie Smith had the low scores.
Repairs are completed to the ice
plant at the Blyth and District
Community Centre.
People like to keep track of the
happenings of other people in their
community and sometimes even
more about people who used to live
here and have moved on. Call us to
keep us informed.
the village to raise money for the
and District Community Centre.
Ann, Mrs. Joseph Hulzebos, of
Blyth.
(Full obituary details were un-
availableatpresstime. Further
details next week.)
Garage sale
committee
already planning
The garage sale committee of
the Blyth United Church met on
February 3 in the church base
ment. The co-chairwomen for this
year are Bonnie Shannon and
Candice Howson.
The 12th annual garage sale is
Friday, May 8, from 7 p.m. to 9
p.m., a change of day and time.
Area residents are asked to start
saving any good, used articles for
this year’s sale. The group is once
again asking for rags. Anyone
having cloth articles suitable for
rags is asked to leave them at
Snell’s Grocery or at the Blyth
United Church before March 31,
1987.
The Blyth Snowtravellers
& Blyth Lions
Wish to thank the following sponsors
of their poker rally:
Arlene Caldwell, Auburn Co-op, Bainton Ltd., Bank of Commerce,
Bearss Aluminum, Belgrave Co-op, Blyth Construction, Blyth
Festival, Blyth Inn, Blyth Legion, Blyth Lions, Blyth Printing, Blyth
Veterinary Services, Bob Foxton, Bosman Fuels, Bowes Electronic,
Boyd Taylor, Burkholder Auto Body, Campbell Transport, Canadian
Agra Inc., Canadian Tire, Chauncey's Hairstyling, Cook's Elevator,
Craig's Sawmill, D. Marshall Decorating, Dickson's Auto Repair, Don
Scrimgeour, Edward Fuels, Elliott Insurance, Fred McGee Auto
Electric, Fred Lawrence Electric, G. Hubbard, Gore's Hardware,
Govier Apartments, Grandview Lunch, Hallrice Farms, Hamm's Car
Sales, Hank's Small Engines, Hillcrest Restaurant, Howson &
Howson, Hully Gully, Humphrey's, Huron Tractor, Josling Bros.,
Kate's Kitchen, Keith Montgomery Bus Lines, Knechtel Food Mkt.,
Knights of Columbus, Lawrie Decorating, Loom's & Leather, Lynn
Hoy, Manning's Building Supplies, Master Feeds, Merkley Fuels,
Mini Mart, McGavin Farm Equip., Montgomery Upholstery, Old Mill,
Huron Pioneer Threshermen's, Radford Auto, Farm & Industrial,
Radford's Farm Equipment, Ray Hallahan Const., Remember When,
Rowe Fuels, Saga, Scrimgeour's Food Mkt., Seers Body Shop,
Sherwood - Exeter, Snell Feed & Supplies, Soilab, Sparling's Propane,
T.B. Allen, Taylor's Groceteria, Tom Duizer Plumbing & Heating,
Triple K Restaurant, Video Max, Village of Blyth, Village Restaurant,
Walden Photography, Walton Feed Mill, Watson Livestock, Walsh's
Barber Shop, Webster's Clothing, Whetstone's, William Hallahan
Construction, Wilson's Health & Gift Centre, Zehr's Grocery.
See us for all your
Laundry Needs!
it Supervised Laundromat
Service
it Custom Laundry
it Hand Pressing
it Minor Repairs
“AH at Reasonable Rates”
BUSINESSHOURS:
Mon. - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tues. - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wed. - Closed
Thurs. - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri. - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. - Closed
Blyth Laundry
Services
Queen St., Blyth, Ont.
Phone: 523-4870
Under the supervision of the
Legion Ladies Auxiliary the child
ren canvassed the village of Blyth
January 31 and Auburn February 7
selling chocolate bars.
Sales were great, thanks to the
involvement of the youth. Lunch
was served to them after their
morning work at the Legion.
New donations to date are:
Lenore and Don Scrimgeour, $50;
Jean and Bill Little, $25; Jack and
Helen Lee, $100; Blyth Broomball
League, $1,000.
The 1987 Blyth Poker Rally was
held last Saturday, with close to
300 snowmobiles taking part.
Seven hundred and fifty-nine
poker hands were sold, with Jeff
Sippel taking first place with four
aces, Robert Popp placing second
with four fives, and Ron Howson
coming in third with a full house.
All three winners are from Blyth.
The annual event was sponsored
jointly by the Blyth Lions Club and
the Blyth Snowtravellers.
On February 14, an afternoon
trail ride will leave from the Blyth
and District Community Centre at
1 p.m. Riders will circle around by
Clinton, then return to the Blyth
clubhouse where pop and hotdogs
will be served.
A spokesman for the Snowtra
vellers said that everyone is
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NOTICE
Village of Blyth
PARKING
During snow removal operations, the parking of vehicles
on Village Streets is strictly prohibited.
All vehicles must be removed from Village Streets, from
roadways of the municipality, between the hours of 1 a.m.
and 8 a.m.
Violators will be prosecuted or will be required to bear the
cost of having their vehicle towed away.
The owner of any such parked vehicle will be liable for any
damage to the said vehicle or to snow plow equipment.
welcome to participate in this
event, and reminds members that
their dues are needed promptly to
maintain the service to local
snowmobile fans.
1985 Pontiac Parisienne, 4 dr.,
air conditioning, low mileage
1984 Pontiac Parisienne, 4 door
station wagon, low mileage.
1983 Ford Crown Victoria, 4 dr.,
low mileage
1982 GMC Suburban Sierra
Classic, 4 door.
1982 Cutlass Supreme
Brougham, 4 dr., air
1982 Ford F150 Super Cab
1982 Chev. 1/2 ton pickup
1981 Datsun 510 Stationwagon
1979 Cutlass Station Wagon
1979 Ford LTD II, 4 dr.
1979 Olds Regency 98, 4 dr.,
loaded
Hamm’s
Car Sales
Blyth
523-4342
Village of Blyth
Reeve
Albert Wasson