HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-05-10, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1989. PAGE 3.
A Taylor marks birthday
Mrs. Ken Taylor of RR 3, Walton
celebrated her 85th birthday on
May 10.
Mrs. Taylor’s children, Claire of
Saltspring Island, British Colum
bia, and Boyd and his wife Muriel
of Walton are taking her out to
dinner to celebrate.
Anne Taylor was born in Stanley
Township in 1904. She moved to
Morris Township when she married
Ken Taylor in 1931.
Mrs. Taylor used to nurse for
five years in Toronto and New
York. Now, she’s a member of the
Anglican Church in Blyth. She
enjoys gardening and reading.
THE YEAR OF MAY 10
Still working like a charm
It may be 60 years old but Blyth’s antique fire truck still works like new when it comes to pumping water. The
truckwasusedThursdaynightwhenBlythfiremenwereaskedtoflushawinter ’saccumulationof grime off main
street. It took three men to hold down the hose because of the pressure the pumper generated.HAPPY 16th
Love Mom, Dad & Kendra Love Mom, Dad & Kathy
Blyth seniors entertain guests
The Blyth Swinging Seniors en
tertained the Auburn Silver Tops at
their regular meeting on April 26 in
the Memorial Hall.
President John Hesselwood wel
comed everyone after which a
dessert luncheon was enjoyed. A
brief business meeting began with
singing “O Canada" and "Happy
Birthday" to those having April
birthdays. Ella Richmond was at
the piano and Vera Badley led the
singing. John mentioned that
members are invited to Huronview
for a noon meal on June 6. This will
be followed by a program.
Members are also invited to the
Legion Hall on April 29. The Senior
Citizens and Horticulture Society
will go on a bus trip on June 29 to
the Market Place at Kitchener and
the African Safari.
Two quartette numbers by Lloyd
Walden, Harvey McDowell, Millar
Richmond and Jim Lawrie were
greatly enjoyed. Following this
euchre, lost heir, crokinole and
scrabble were played. There was a
draw for small gifts which were,
won by: Lois Haines, Dorothy
Grange, El Lapp, Martha Daer,
Nancy Slater, Ted Mills, Mrs. John
Simpson, Luella McGowan, Mary
Wightman, Don Haines, Marion
Haggitt, Vera Badley, Winnie Vin
cent, Reta Blake, Janet Lawrie,
June Peck and Bets Verway.
On behalf of the Auburn Silver
Tops Mrs. El Lapp thanked the
Swinging Seniors for an enjoyable
afternoon. This brought the meet
ing to a close.
The Blyth Swinging Seniors were
entertained by the Blyth Legion on
Saturday, April 29 in the Legion
Hall. The Londesboro Happy Gang
Seniors were also guests. An
enjoyable afternoon was spent
playing Euchre and Scrabble. Priz
es were given after which a
delicious lunch was served. The
afternoon ended with words of
appreciation by Londesboro and
Blyth.
Blyth.
People
There were 13 tables of euchre at
Blyth, May 1 with Mary Shobbrook
and Harry Crich getting the high
prize.
Low prizes went to Lillian Leath
erland and Alvin Proctor; most lone
hands to Vietta Hoggarth and Len
Shobbrook and special to Marjorie
McDougall.
The lucky table was Don and Lois
Haines, Lillian Leatherland and
Murray Scrimgeour. Euchre is
Monday night with everyone wel
come.
Prizes for high lady and man at
Blyth Lost Heir on May 3, 1989
went to Ruth Shields and Cecil
Wittich.
Low prizes were won by Feme
Howatt and Alvin Snell with
Graeme McDowell getting the spe
cial. There were eight tables in
play. This was the last Lost Heir
party of the season.
BLOWING
FIRE HYDRANTS
Vi 11 age of Blyth staff will be blowing Fire Hydrants
starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 12th. Weather
permitting.
Helen R. Grubb,
Clerk.
garage The Evening Unit
of the Blyth
U.C.W.
proudly presents
their
14 TH
ANNUAL
GARAGE SALE
FRI. MAY 12th
7:00 p.m. at the
Blyth and District
Community Centre
•KIDS •FLOWER •FRESH
CORNER SALE BAKING
Blouses
Sweat tops. Jogging
Suits, Jackets (pastel colours)
Denim Skirts, Special White
Leather Runners, Socks & More
Trend Setter Shoes $20. rr.
We also carry Ladies’ Steel Toe Work Boots
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SHIRTS reg.$1 2
MEN’S 2X. 3X
LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS reg. $15
MEN’S
SPRING JACKETS 925
SWEAT SHIRTS & PANTS
MEN'S WORKWEAR & SOCKS
COVERALLS
PANTS
SHIRTS
GOOD VARIETY OF
WORK BOOTS
$25 . ALSO IN TALL
$20
$12. up
. PR.
Leather Runners $20. up
Low Cut Canvass $15. up
Kids* Runners $10. up - Canvass $6
- ...... On,,MEN’S |
J EANS
>18.35.
MEN’S FINE PANTS $15.00
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WE SELL FOR LESS COME Ef BROWSE
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