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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-08-09, Page 24Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday,. August 9, 1978 --Page 23 Kin.gsbridge wins Dungannon Slow Pitch tournament All roads seemed to lead to Dungannon Agricultural Park on the weekend when the Slow Pitch Ball Tourna- ment sponsored by the Agricultural Society, was held from Friday evening to Sunday evening. Sixteen teams from the surrounding area including Wingham, Kingsbridge, Kincardine, Lucknow, Aub- urn, Goderich and Dungan- non attended. The Agricul- tural Society provided troph- ies ftrthe A and B class. The Bill Parks family of Dun- gannon donated a trophy for the most valuable_ player in the tournament, which was won by Elmer Lamont of the Kincardine team. Kingsbridge won the tro- phy for , the A class and Kincardine Texacos won in the B class. In a final game between the winners, the Kincardine team won by two points. Tickets were sold for a draw on a lawn chair which was son by Jack Caesar. The ladies kept the refreshment booth going providing fast foods and pop for hungry fans. The money raised will be used toward the renova- tions being made at the hall. The Agricultural Society greatly appreciates the en- thusiastic, untiring efforts of the members and the support of the community in making this tournament a success. SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. Inez Howe of Tillson- burg, her daughter, Mrs. Judy Williams and grandson, Ricky Williams also of Til- lsonburg spent a few days last week with Mrs. Howes father, Frank Moulton and Lil MacDonald. Sympathy is extended to the Eedy families on the death of their cousin, 46 year old Newton D. Yundt, Monk - ton on July 27. Mrs. Jos. Marks, Wind- sor, called on Mr.. Mel Jones on Saturday. Three sisters, Mrs. Jack Curran, Mrs. Vernon Hunter of Lucknow and . Mrs. Lou Parker of Washington visited their cousin, Mrs. Cecil Blake in Dungannon and Mrs. Louis McHardy in Goderich Hospital on Thurs- day. Mr, and Mrs. Wilmer King of Alger, Michigan spent fast week with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Pentland. The two couples are winter neigh- bours in Florida. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Rod Jarvis (nee Jean Stothers) on the birth of a baby girl, Dana Kathleen, 7 lb. 10 oz., in Alexandra Hospital, Goderich on Aug- ust 2, 1978. Kathy Stothers and Ken Isard of Calgary are home with Kathy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stothers, for a holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wool - ford, Kincardine; Warren and Craig Bamford of Cam- bridge spent Sunday with the Stothers _ family at Cedar Grove Beach. Sympathy is extended to the family of Andrew Gaunt who died in Wingham and District Hospital on August 5, 1978, in his 81st year. He is survived by his wife. (the former Tillie Sherwood), his son, Murray Gaunt, M.P.P., Wingham; sister, Lila (Mrs. Ward Shickiuna), Mississau- ga; brothers John of Edmon- ton and Earle of Goderich; and two grandchildren. Mrs. W. A. Stewart ac- companied Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Stothers of Goderich to attend the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Bert (Laura) Greer in Paisley recently. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ott and family of Kitchener and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ott of Listowel visited with Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Eedy last Wed- nesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caesar, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Alton spent ten days in the West recently. They went by plane to Calgary where they rented a car and droye to Vancouver and on to Vancouver Island calling on friends and rela- tives, then flew home. Mrs, Betty Hamilton of Stratford spent a couple of weeks recently with her parents Mr. and Mrs.. Wm. Berry, Mrs. Isabel Brennan of London was up for a couple of days during that time and they visited rela- tives at Harriston one day before leaving. Mrs. Thos. Webster went in to Wingham Hospital by ambulance on Saturday ev- ening. Weekend visitors with Rev. C. G. and Mrs. West - haver were members of their family, Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine MacDonald, Anne Marie and Scott of Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell and baby Lisa; Miss Carol West - haver of Toronto. The West - havers visited their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lemon of Dundalk on Sunday evening. Richard Thomson was tak- en to Goderich Hospital on Sunday after he collapsed at church on Sunday morning. Richard and Peter Thom- son are visiting their grand- father in England. Mr. Howard Godfrey is in Alexandra Hospital, Goder- ich since the middle of the week. Mrs. D. S. Fines . of Toronto is visiting this week with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Cecil Blake. Mrs. Mary Bere and Jamie returned on Friday evening from a two week trip to P.E.I. with Mrs. Ruth Austin of Toronto and Miss Joanne. Renaud of WinHdsor. They enjoyed a guided tour of Montreal, a day of sight-see- ing in Quebec City and five days with friends on the north shore of P.E.I. They attended the plays, "Anne of Green Gables" and "The Legend of the Dumbells', at the Charlottetown Festival at Confederation Centre of the Arts. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Worthy of Thorndale called on their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Gra- ham McNee recently. Harvey Cloutier of Toronto spent the weekend with his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Chisholm and Jack. Mrs. Alex Chisholm open- ed her home on August 3rd for a bridal shower for Miss Virginia Chisholm, bride-to- be at which her girl friends had an opporunity to show their good wishes with ap- propriate gifts. Mrs. Eleanor McNeil, Lon- don and Mrs. Marie Huff hosted a bridal shower on Monday, August 7 for rela- tives in honour of two brides-to-be, their niece, Miss Annette Hodges and Miss Susan Koster, fiancee to Watson HIM. Both girls received many beautiful and useful gifts. The Bill Park family held a surprise birthday for Mrs. Marie Park on Sunday at which all her family were present, also Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schultz and Terry of Huron Haven; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashton of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Park, Todd and Brad took a 1700 mile motor trip to Northern Ontario last week. They saw the lift locks in ' the Trent Canal system at Kirkfield, largest of that type. At the church service in Dungannon United Church on Sunday, July 30, attention was directed to the stained glass window in memory of Miss Celia Pentland, not a stained glass window was dedicated in memory of Miss Celia Pentland as stated in last week's Dungannon col- umn. This was an errorin editing and we apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. Barbeque honours newleyweds BY RUTH BUCHMEIER Congratulations to the newly weds Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Houston who were married on Friday evening. Family and friends from near and far gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Houston on the weekend for a two day barbeque. They, barbequed a side of beef on Saturday and the other side on Sunday. Joy and Ken say that at least 500 guests enjoyed the delicious meal and lots, of others just dropped in for a visit and left without eating. The guests of honour were Mr. and Mrs. Wally Houston. A good time was enjoyed by everyone. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stever enjoyed a holiday last week at Burke Falls. Doug visited with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Don Kuntz of Kitchener at the beginning of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Clark have returned home from motoring to the east coast which they enjoyed very much. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Keith of Toronto visited with Mr. and Mrs. Evan Keith for the weekend. Douglas Graham is visiting in Pilot Mound, Manitoba and will attend a Graham reunion. Mrs. Philip Steer has returned home from England where she visited for five weeks with her sister and other relatives. Mrs. Bob Bregman has returned home after visiting with relatives in Edmonton. She flew out west for one week. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Welch and Mr. and Mrs. Barry Johnston attended the open- ing evening of Southampton Museum which was very interesting and enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. Don Bell and family are holidaying at the lake. at Amberley this week. Mary Anne Ritchie is visiting with her sister Bren- da Barkley of Stratford for a few days. UNIQUE SHOWER A unique shower was recently held at Kairshea Hall to honour Anne and Ruth Graham, daughters of 'Mr. and Mrs. Allan Graham on their approaching marri- ages. Elizabeth Dickie wel- comed the large group of friends and relatives and with Blanche Needham at the piano and Marilyn Maclntyre leading, the program began with a lively sing -song. The Maclntyre sisters sang two fitting 'trios. Betty Colwell gave a thoughtful reading and Anne Eadie conducted two interesting contests. Po- ems addressed to each of the. brides-to-be were read by Blanche Needham and Ann MacDougall before they op- ened the many miscellaneous gifts. The girls made .fitting replies and included their future addresses, Ruth's in Halifax and Anne's in Cal- gary. A tasty lunch and social time concluded this pleasant evening. Weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Dickie at their building site included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Beacock of Wiarton and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dickie of Agincourt. Kinloss scores another run as backcatcher, Jane Day, of the CKNX Try Hards readies to catch the ball thrown home. The Kinloss Slow Pitch team won the game 8 - 2 at the Slow Pitch, Hall Tournament In Dungannon on the weekend. 16 teams participated in the event sponsored by the Dungannon Agricultural Society. Kingsbridge won the Class A trophy and Kincardine won the Chung B. ,.:dstiq�.s�itd�5�n✓.eoea� xr>. »',8 *43<.,•... r kstli. 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