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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-05-31, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 1989. PAGE 3. Blyth Seniors plan picnic meeting Book Biz’ Charlotte Allen, who owns the Blyth Book Shop along with her husband Lloyd, stands in front of some of the books that are available at the store. The Allens who also operate the Book Shop in Listowel will be opening their Blyth store on Friday. New book store to open Friday Downtown Blyth welcomes a new business this week with the long- awaited opening of the Book Shop on Friday. Lloyd and Charlotte Allen, who have operated the Listowel Book Shop for two and a half years, decided to open the sister store after suggestions from several people that it would be an ideal location for the business. According to Mrs. Allen the store will be primarily a book shop complemented by a few special cards, bows and wrapping paper. While they do sell Hallmark Cards in the Listowel store they will not, Ella Richmond, Alvin Procter tops at euchre Ella Richmond and Alvin Proctor had the high scores as 11 tables of players took part in the weekly euchre party at Blyth Memorial Hall May 22. Ruby Webster and John Hessel­ wood had the low scores. Esther Moffat and Ted Fothergill had the most lone hands. Don Haines won Blyth People Gordon and Catherine Caldwell, Edna MacDonald and Jean Woods have returned from an enjoyable tour of Britain and Ireland. Spring was early there, the weather was fine and British crops and livestock looked very good. Bert and Dorothy Daer visited on the weekend with Lome and June Daer and family of New Hamburg and went to the quilt show on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moffat of Lucknow visited with Bert and Dorothy Daer on Wednesday. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Haggitt and Lily Leatherland and Bernice McClinchey. Oops! It wasn’t a good week in the photography department at The Citizen. For a variety of reasons a number of pictures taken by mem­ bers of the staff this past week were unusuable for the newspaper. The Citizen apologizes for the inconvenience to those involved. however, have them available in Blyth. They will also carry book­ ends in brass and onyx as well as coin and stamp supplies. Lifelong Blyth resident Loma Fraser, has been hired as store manager. She was recommended to the Allens by the Festival where she was employed last year through the student co-op pro­ gram. The book Shop will be open six days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During Festival season, however, these hours will be adjusted to accommodate visitors to the area. The store at this time will be open from noon until 8 p.m. the special prize. The final euchre party of the spring was held Monday night. Golden moment Harold and Adeline Campbell of Blyth celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a dinner for friends, family and business associates in Blyth. The couple is well known in the village both from their business Campbell Transport and through community and church work. MEN’S BOXER A SHORTS MEN’S UP TO 3XL PLAID LONG * r- SHIRTS SLEEVE ID- MEN’S WORK PANTS & SHIRTS MEN’S SPECIAL COVERALLS 25. MEN’S HI CUT LEATHER Or RUNNERS MEN’SHIRT & SHORT SHORT SETS ^D. LADIES’ SWEAT SHIRTS ____________ MEN’S & LADIES’ COLOURED TANK TOPS The Blyth Swinging Seniors held their monthly meeting on Wednes­ day, May 24, in the Memorial Hall, beginning with pot luck dinner at 12 noon. Following this there was a lively United Church hears about Gideons Greeters for the Sunday morning service at Blyth United Church were Lloyd and Mary Walden. Ushers were Jim and Effie McCall, Feme McDowell and Hubert Hoba. Anita Bromley was in charge of Junior Congregation. Linda Ste­ wart was nursery leader. The children’s story was given by Harvey Snell who acted as worship leader in the absence of Rev. Ramirez. Scripture readings were from Isaiah 6(1-8) and Ro­ mans 5(1-11). The senior choir’s anthem was entitled “I Know In Whom I Believe”. It was announced that next Sunday, June 4 there will be a Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. and children will go to church as classes for their last Sunday and Awards Day. Special guest speaker was Mar­ tin Baan of Gideon International. Mr. Baan spoke briefly of the work of the Gideons, their Bible distribu­ tion of two million copies in 136 countries of the world. Along with distributing Bibles to motels, jails, children of Grade 5 classes in schools, they also speak in various churches bringing the word of God to the people. The topic of his sermon was “God’s Challenge to Us”. He spoke of his great concern of a troubled world today with more and more Churches being empty, with people seeking amusement in order to take pressure off their lives. People are struggling, search­ ing, but they know not for what. Many times if something breaks down we spend considerable time tinkering away with it instead of going to the instruction book first. Remember, God is willing and Sing Song led by Vera Badley with Ella Richmond at the piano. Happy Birthday was sung to those having birthdays in May and June namely: Harvey McDowell, Clara Rinn, Vera Badley, Gene Snell and Lloyd Walden. always there, His Bible tells us how we should live if we only take the time to study his word. In our world of changing values Mr. Baan emphasized that the word of God remains the same it “stands for­ ever’’. He urged the congregation to take a stand for God especially in churches saying that they will not be spirit-filled if they continue to compromise with the world. Re­ member God is King, through His grace and love He paid the price for our sins and shortcomings even before we were bom. Let us make a decision for Him, let us become his servants. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BLYTH BRANCH 420 will hold DECORATION SERVICE SUNDAY, JUNE 11 at 2 p.m. BLYTH UNION CEMETERY Everyone Welcome NEW STOCK MEN’S WALLIBY [SPONGE RUBBER SOLES] OU- 1 ■ PAIR LADIES’ DENIM SKIRTS LADIES’ SLOUCH SOX MEN’S CAMPER SHORTS MEN’S & LADIES’ SWEAT r- *|Q PANTS ID." IO LADIES’ WHITE LEATHER RUNNERS LARGE ASSORTMENT OF T-SHIRTS Q/E S.M.L.XL. fc/ w. NEW STOCK SECONDS MEN’S SPRING JACKETS MEN’S O/S TO 3XL CASUAL SHIRTS 25. up 15.-18. President John Hesselwood con­ ducted the business period. Nora Kelly gave the treasurer’s report. Molly Grant reported sending one “get well” card. A number of events are coming up. The group goes to Huronview on June 6 for a dinner at 12:45 followed by a program. The bus trip, in conjunction with the Horti­ culture Society, will be on Tuesday, June T1 leaving the parking lot at 8:30 a.m. The July meeting on July 26 will be a picnic at St. Christopher’s Beach at Goderich beginning at 12 noon. There will be no meeting in August. The next regular meeting will be on September 27 in the Memorial Hall. Following this business period members played Euchre and Lost Heir. After this Lynda Lentz joined the group and escorted those interested on a tour of the Thea­ tre’s new buildings on Dinsley Street. This was a fascinating tour and ended a very interesting afternoon.