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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-05-06, Page 4Page 4—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 6, 1987 ,.,...:: P.O. Box 400, Lucknow NOG 2H0 Established 1873 Thomas Thompson Alan Rivett Pat Livingston i 528-2822 41:41N BLUE RIBBON AWARD -Advertising Manager Subscription rates in advance: -Editor 17.00 Outsiae Canada $6O.00 s14.0° Outside Canada s58.00 Senior Citizen Second class mailing reg. no. 0847 -.General Manager Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged , for, but the balance of the advertisement will bepaid •at the applicable rates. Softball coaches needed It has come to our attentionthat the Lucknow Recreation has been hit with a lack of volunteer coaches for its softball programs this summer. According to Lucknow Recreation Director Bill Hunter, the Mite soft- ball team and the three boys travelling softball teams are currently without coaches which could jeopardize the success of the softball pro- grams for the youngsters this year. For the children, organized softball is a good opportunity to compete at their age and skill level, to enjoy participating in sport, not to men- tion the exercise it affords. We all have to take some responsiblity for providing good recreation opportunities for our area youngsters. If you've got the time and abili- ty to coach youngsters - why not give it a try A.R. . Foundation raises $8,661.91 To the Editor: As Area Co-ordinator for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario I am pleased to report a total of $8,661.91 has been col- lected in the campaign in Kincardine and surrounding areas. - Special thanks to all the captains and canvassers in Kincardine, Ripley, Lucknow, and the townships of Huron, Kin- cardine, Kinloss and Bruce. It was because of their commitment and effort that the campaign was successful. Thank you • to all who supported the Heart and Stroke Foundation with dona- tions. We greatly appreciate your generosity. The Foundation's purpose is to provide funding . for research and educa- tion. The money raised will help to con- tinue important projects in the new Robarts Research Institute in London, On- tario and other medical centres in the province. Unfortunately we were unable to find canvassers in all areas this year. I would like to thank all those who took the time to send their donations by mail. Heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers for helping us in the war against Canada's No. 1 killeer, heart disease and stroke. Yours sincerely, Beth Slumskie Area Co-ordinator Grey & Bruce Counties The origins of Mother's Day In the days leading up to May 10, many of us will be scurrying around for the appropriate card, frequenting flower shops to pick up just the right bouquet, or arranging for reservations at the local restaurant – all to make "Mother's Day" a special day for your favorite lady. Although there are a number of ways to celebrate Mother's Day, have you ever wondered how the tradition got started/ How did moms in most parts of the world come to get a day, most deservedly, just for them. Well, thanks to an interesting press release from the Carlton Card Com- pany, they've compiled a few facts about how Mother's Day originated. Here it is: – A day for honoring mothers, known as "Mothering Sunday" was observed in Victorian England. Falling in mid - Lent, this day was dedicated to worship Mary, the mother of Christ. During this time, children working as domestics were allowed to return to their families and visit their moth – Julia Warr -•It -owe made the first known suggestion for a Mother's Day in the United States in 1872. She suggested that people observe a Mother's Day on June 2 as a day dedicated to peace. For several, years, she held an annual Mother's Day meeting in Boston. ALAN – But, it wasn't until 1907, that Anna Jarvis of West Virginia launched a widespread campaign for Mother's Day that eventually achieved national recognition and support. – Before her death, Anna's own mother maintained that a day honoring mothers might help to bind a nation still bitterly divided after the American Civil War. Anna took on this labor of love in her mother's memory. – Over the next few years, Anna would write thousands of letters to public of- ficials eliciting support. Within time, state after state joined the movement. Even the normally unsentimental Mark Twain wrote, "I did not know how many more anniversaries of Mother's Day I will see, but on those that I have re- maining I will, wear a white flower, the emblem of purity and my mother's love." – Anna's correspondent mounted. She took a leave of absence from her job Turn to page 11 The ice-cream and pie -eaters were out in force at the Super Scoop Restaurant's annual bir- thday party featuring ice-cream and pie -eating contests on May 1. To Jamie Furness, one of the contestants, the ice-cream was finger licking good. (Alan Rivett photo) 70 years ago May 10, 1917 ° "Landed" on pro -German - A press report emenating from Wingham regar- ding a little incident arising out of the war, is of local interest as the pro -German ("Prof" Katz) is well-known here, having frequently visited Lucknow in his business as eye specialist. It is said that in the course 'of -a come t' tion -about the, „war:, . Katz said he didn't believe the British stories about the German losses and reverses, and along with this gave expres- sion to other anti-British expressions. This was too much for Adam MacKenzie, an in- surance agent of Clinton (formerly of Wingham and Teeswater) who, having his "Scotch" aroused, landed one or two on the "Prof's" jaw, a proceeding which put an end to the argument. Though Katz found it prudent to guard his tongue fairly well, he frequently has given evidence of strong pro -German sym- pathies. He has the reputation of being quite a "boozer" and perhaps when at Wingham he had indulged a little beyond discretion. Though a rather low type himself, his mind is greatly obsessed by the greatness and the superiority of everything German. Shortly after the out- break of war, while discussing the relative merits of the combatants, he, with much indignation said: "You insignificant British to go up against the culture of Ger- many. It's ridiculous." 50 years ago May 6, 1937 Returned Razor he stole 20 years ago - A straight razor, stolen from him while in a military camp in London, more than twen- „ty. years ago, has been returned to Mr. Robert Fisher of this village. It has. been returned by the unknown sender, because it has been a constant worry to him ever since. The razor, shiny as new, and in an old, but well preserved, was received through the mail the end of the week. It came parcel post and bore no postmark, but the cancellation stamp proved it was not mail- ed here. A note scribbled on a thin parch- ment paper, and wrapped around the razor, bore no signature or point of mailing. Bob has no idea from whom it came, and does not recall the razor having been stolen. But apparently it was a great source of worry to his "buddy" and finally his conscience decided him to return the razor and so ease his mind. The note was as follows: Dear Bob, No doubt this is a big surprise to you, but for 20 years and seven months It has been a constant worry to me. Bob, (I actually stole this razor from you) while down at Butts in 1916. For what reason, I do not know. I was neither drunk, nor crazy, and had a good razor of my own at the time, and why I did it, God only knows. You were looking for it 10 minutes after I took it, how sorry I was I took it, but failed to have the nerve enough to tell you (I) stole it. Trusting both you and our savior will forgive me for the sin I committed. 25 years ago May 9, 1962 • Crown LDHS Queen and King at Spring Formal - The Spring Formal, an annual social highlight of the Lucknow District High School student body, was held on Fri- day night in the school auditorium, which vas attractively decorated for the occa- sion, A Hawaiian setting was the motif of this year's decorations. Joanne Alton, a Grade 13 student and 18 -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Alton of Ashfield was elected Queen and the King's honors went to George Gibson, a Grade 13 student, who was crowned just three days before his 19th birthday. George is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gib- son of Ashfield. SENTINEL 10 years ago May 11, 1977 Kin Walk raises $800 - On Sunday, May 8, cold, windy temperatures didn't discourage eight Kinsmen, five Kinettes or Kin wives and eight Kin kids who left the Lucknow Kinsmen Club House in a 10 -mile walk to Holyrood and return. Of the 21 walkers, 18 finished the ten miles. Bobby Hackett was the first to finish in a time of one hour and thirty minutes. Megan Johnstone, age 3, walked to Holyrood, a distance of five miles. Evans helm is named new president - the Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club voted for their new executive in a closed meeting in the clubhouse. the executive for 1977-78 is as follows: past -president, Brian Johnston; president, Evans Helm; vice- presidents, Herb Barger and Bob Ritchie; secretary, Clem Cote; treasurer, Hank Den Boer; registrar, Morley Abbott; directors, Barry Hackett, Terry Taylor, Fred Flanagan, and Dave Button.