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PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31,2000.
Golden years
of Blyth marked their 50th wed-
before moving to Blyth in 1956.
Mrs. McClinchey worked at the
bank and several grocery stores in
Blyth Lion Brenda Brown served up freshly grilled hot dogs
when the club hosted a barbecue at the arena on Saturday.
Proceeds will go to the Sunshine Club. (Vicky Bremnerphoto)
Jamming
It was a fun-filled weekend of good times and music as the
Blyth fairgrounds came alive for the Barndance Jamboree
and CampOUt. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Historical Soc. meets at CHSS
The annual meeting of the Huron
County Historical Society was held
on Thursday evening, May 25 at
7:30 p.m. in the library of the Central
Huron Secondary School in Clinton.
The membership report by Jean
Fraser noted there are currently 180
members in the society. Jens
Schoenrank, editor for the Historical
Notes which will be Huron County’s
involvement in military history since
1914 asked for anyone with any
information, pictures, etc. to contact
him at 519-680-3557 or any council
member.
Reg Thompson updated regarding
the new cairn to be erected at the
Huronview Cemetery. Two hundred
trees have been planted in memory
of people buried there.
Paul Carroll reported that the
plaque project for this year will be
for-the School of Commerce which
was in Clinton. The unveiling date
will be Aug. 5.
Buck & Doe
for
Tim Vlemmix
&
Meribeth Scott
Saturday, June 3/00
9-1
Grand Bend
Bus available - Lunch provided
Age of majority - $5/ticket
For tickets & bus details cal)
357-4227, 523-4898 or 526-7607
The plans for the annual bus trip
were given by Dave McClure. This
year it will be to the London area -
Eldon House, Middlesex County
Court House and Fanshawe Pioneer
Village. Tickets are still available.
The following officers were elect
ed: past president, David Yates,
Goderich; president, Ross Duncan,
Wingham; secretary-treasurer, Rae
McFarlane, Bayfield; membership
chair, Jean Fraser, Ethel; councillors,
Paul Carroll, Goderich, Ross Carter,
Clinton, Rev. Jeff Hawkins, Gorrie,
Joe Hogan, Exeter, Don Jenkins,
Bayfield, David McClure, Crediton,
Janeth Sangster, Hensall, Jens
Schoenrank, London, Isabel
Theedom, Clinton, H. E. (Ted)
Turner, Goderich.
Dave Yates, in his farewell mes
sage outlined the activities of the
society during the past three years,
thanked all the members who have
held offices and also all the members
for
RYAN PLETCH &
AMY CURRIE
Friday, June 2
9:00 to 1:00
Wingham Arena
Age of majority
Music by DJ
Lunch provided
Tickets $5.00
Bob and Fran McClinchey
ding anniversary recently.
Bob and Fran McClinchey of
Blyth celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary with quiet gatherings
with family..
Frances Hollyman was born in
Blyth to Francis and Mary
Hollyman. Robert Donald
McClinchey was born in East
Wawanosh Twp., north of Auburn, to
Gordon and Lillian McClinchey.
The couple wed at the Hollyman
home on May 27, 1950. Rev. Rogers
officiated and Jewel McClinchey
and Andy Plunkett attended.
After a honeymoon tour from
Buffalo, through the United States,
and home via Detroit, the
McClincheys farmed for a few years
of the society for their support. A
special thank you was extended to all
the volunteers who helped at the
IPM.
President Duncan thanked Dave
for his guidance to the society during
the past years.
Guest speaker Ivan McClymont,
presented his topic, Book Collecting
from the Turn of the century by
telling members how many kinds of
book collectors there are and how he
started to collect books. There are
many different designs for book cov
ers. Several books were on display
for members to look at and
McClymont said, “a good book is
like an old friend.”
The next meeting will be held Sept.
21 in Wingham with Jim Currie from
Wescast Foundry as guest SDeaker.
Stag & Doe
for
Kerry Hallahan
&
Bevan Diebold
Saturday, June 10
9 pm - lam
Blyth & District
Community Centre
Music by D.J.
$5.00 per person
Lunch Provided
Age of Majority
For information call
Bob Bevan
482-3734 523-4496
the village.
Mr. McClinchey ran a garage for
seven years, drove a school bus for
25 years and operated the
Grandview for eight years before
retiring about 10 years ago.
They are members of the Blyth
United Church and Mr. McClinchey
is a member of the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 420. He is also a
member of the Nashville Rejects, a
band which performs at senior citi
zens' homes.
They marked the happy occasion
with family; daughter Pat and Jim
Brigham and their children Jennifer,
Mary Beth, Kendra and Gordon and
son Wayne, Jackie and family Greg,
Skye and Tim.
Buck <& boe
for
Mike Pawitch
& Carla Cook
June 3
at Blyth Community Centre
$5/ticket or $5 at the door
DJ - Calvin Kerr Soundproof
Lunch provided
Phone 523-4710 or 523-9676
for more info
BLYTH FESTIVAL
523-9300 or 1-877-862-5984
Blyth, Ontario
www.blythfestival.com
A dynamic
theatrical tribute
to the threshing era.
June 1 - 17, 2000
Photo: (l-r) David Petersen & Warren Suiatycky
in the 1999 production of Death of the Hired Man.
Photo by Off Broadway.
A CORDIAL INVITATION
after 38 years
KASE VANDEN HEVVEL
is going to step down from being
at the helm of Vanden Heuvel Construction
ON JUNE 10, 2000
AT THE WHITE CARNATION IN HOLMESVILLE
WE PLAN TO HAVE A GET TOGETHER
We invite past and present co-workers,
customers, suppliers and friends to reminisce
and officially hand over the hammer to
KEN JANMAAT
SOCIAL HOUR IS AT 4:00 PM
LUNCHEON AT 6:00 PM
BRIEF PRESENTATIONS TO FOLLOW AT 7:30 PM
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE