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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-07-29, Page 23Kirkton lady has 90th birthday party 8y MRS. HAROLD DAVIS The family of Mrs. Verda Johnston. Kirkton, held open house Sunday at the United Church in honour of her 90th birthday. Her two daughters Mrs. Donald (Marian) Scrivens, Rochester N.Y. and Mrs. Nelson (Audrey) Baker assisted in greeting relatives and friends. Misses Maureen and An- drea Blackler and Master Greg Blackler spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Donohoe, Mississauga. Maureen and Andrea are attending Huron Church Camp at Bayfield this week. Mrs. Jack Switzer and Shirley visited Tuesday with Mrs. Clarke at Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ballard and Craig, Mississauga spent a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Rae Stephen. Sunday dinner guests July 19 were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brine, St. Marys and Master Daryl Brine, Woodham. Visitors this past Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stephen and family, Ander- son. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ber- trand, St. Marys.and Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Anderson, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wallace, Mr.and Mrs. Max Wallace, Mr. Johnny Wallace, Alberta, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Seis and family, British Columbia were re- cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Carman Bragg. Douglas Wallace is a brother of Mrs. Bragg. While here they attended the wedding of Lois Wallace and Terry Foreman. Lois is daughter of Douglas Wallace's. Mr. and Mrs. Art Julian, Largo. Florida are spending a few days with Miller McCurdy and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis and attended Verda Johnston's birthday celebration. Doris is a first cousin. Allen Reunion The seventh annual reu- nion of Thomas C. Allen family was held at River- view park on Sunday, July 12, Exeter. An enjoyable time was had by all. After the games lunch was served with an atten- dance of 40 people. 'Jj1nl lnnlmni minn8mnmuinissu sonsinmlmluInn111umunil11hInnnnlnsms 8 a Mary's musings BY MARY ALDERSON Well, I survived the ex- traction of my four wisdom teeth, but just barely. It's not that there's any great pain to go through -- just a constant dull ache, that gets very tiresome after a while. But unlike my many kind advisors said, my cheeks did not balloon out like a chip- munk, nor did I have purple bruises on my face as if I had been in a brawl. As I said, I just have this constant head ache that starts in my jaws. I was amated at how well I did feel the first morning after. I figured that sur- viving anesthetic was easy. I got out of bed, tidied up around the house, and watered some plants. But by the afternoon, I was slaving down. I decided to nap on the couch. But that's just when my family and friends conspired to call, to see how .1 was feeling. I am sure they conspired because the calls came at regular in- tervals -- usually just minutes after I had settled down comfortably on the sofa again. But I'm not complaining - when you're feeling rough, it's nice to know that others are thinking of you. Besides,. I'm sure I couldn't have slept anyway. Our neighbours have a back yard trampoline, and judging from the sounds coming from that direction, there must have been at least 100 squealing children bouncing on the tramp. There must also have been about 100 boats zooming down the river, or one boat which zoomed by 100 times, and about 100 people who decided to mow their lawns that afternoon. Anyway our peaceful little home is not nearly as peaceful as I had hoped. The lack of napping caught up to me, and I spent the entire morning in bed the next day. That afternoon I watched the worst movie I have ever seen, and I didn't feel much better. Eventually I did feel well enough to get up for a nourishing supper of soup and yogurt. We went on a great nostalgia trip this weekend - I only wish I had felt more like enjoying it. We went to an open air dance at Taxandria in Arkona, which featured an old, favourite band of ours - Major Hoople's Boarding House. Anyone who attended any high school dances about 10 years ago will certainly remember this band. Every so often the original band members like to get together for a reunion, and we were luclry enough to catch the act. My husband, Victor and I went to many Major Hoople dances in the early 70's. Once we drove to Zurich arena to hear this popular group. They were often featured at Taxandria dances, and at our high school in Forest. They were favourites at Lakeview Casino in Grand Bend, and at Ipperwash Casino. As well, they played at dances at Wonderland in London, sponsored by Fanshawe College. We went to some of these dances during my first year at Western. Even though some of the band members have greyed or worse yet, are losing their hair, they still sound the same. Ten years ago, they all sported shoulder length locks. It was great to hear them do their Beach Boys and Four Seasons medleys, as well as their Moody Blues and Sly and the Family Stone selections. Their fingers were still nimble on the cords and keys, and their voices sound as good as ever. They also played some of their own songs, which have been getting some air play on AM radio lately. While most of the crowd at the dance were abbut`our age - 10 years away from being teenagers, that is - it was interesting to see the cross section attracted to the Major Hoople dance. More than 850 people were present, and I would guess they ranged inage from 15 to 35. If you hear of a Major Hoople reunion, try to go. If you were a teenager about 10 years ago, then I'd highly recommend this as a way to temporarily take 10 years off your life. SECOND IN BED RACE - The entry from the Granton Youth Group finished second in Saturday's bed races held at Fun Days in Granton. Anne Marie Dixon gets a ride from Jr'ff Lemmon, Cindy Taziar, Pat Tailor and Ann Garrett. T -A photo Granton folks hear about leader Gideon By MRS. E. SUMMERS At the Granton United Church, the sermon title was "Gideon, the Valiant Leader" based on Judges 6: 7-23: Gideon lived in a chaotic time when several peoples were trying to possess the Country. Israel, doing so, with some success because the Israelites were out- numbered and lacked un- animity. The Angel of God visited Gideon. a farmer, minding his own business, threshing his grain. and says, "Gideon, God is with you and calls you to deliver Israel" He asked God for a sign from Him in the wet fleece and dry ground. It was made clear to Gi- deon that he must make clear where his religious loyalties lay. He is shown how to choose an army of tp,ree hundred fearless men to defeat the enemy. It seemed impossible but he did it. There are persons in the world for whom religion is a problem. and they are turn- ed off by what they see done in the name of religion. The story of Gideon -leaves us both the idea that it is okay to be ourselves and not to be moulded into any set pattern as long s Jesus Christ is the Centre of our lives. Bible school A very successful Vaca - MARY'S SIDEWALK ai Thurs., Fri., Sat. July 30, 31 August 1 Fabric Ends 1/2 PRICE 1'/2 to 2 yardl.ngths 60" Interlock 9.5°•So METRE Used Sewing Machines :25 Straight Stitch • AND UP $1.5°,.. -Shir ing 1 . 1... a°111 SNS A;pRG43" Border Prints •YD. 1 • colours 45" Gauze $2.TD. 60" Double Knits $1.98YD. Baby Quilt Fabric $4.981A. tus many more savings for you) ury8 v "your Authorised Whlte.Elne Sewing Machine Dealer" 1 T• RI _ I 4 2-7036 to tion Bible School was held in Granton United Church each morning from July 20 to 24. This was sponsored co- operatively with St. Thomas Anglican Church, Granton. Mrs. April Bryan was direc- tor. The average attendance was over 70 each day. Betty Ann Herbert and Sheila Hoar had charge of the nursery. The class teachers were Pat Chovancek, Mary Waters, Marilyn Humphrey, Barbara Moore, and Julie McRobert. Crafts were in charge of Carolyne Walden, Midge Dickenson and Barbara Stephenson. Swimming supervisor at the Riddell pool was Cathy Riddell. Heather Bilyea and Cheryl Wright were in charge of sports. The sincere thanks of the community go out to these ladies who gave of their time and talent to help the children. Personals Congratulations are exten- ed to Mr. and Mrs. Terry Johnson on the birth of their daughter, Lindsay Kathleen, and also to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Funston on the birth of their son. James Ronald. Get well wishes are ex- tended to Mrs. John Bryan and Mr. Austin Hobbs in University Hospital and also to Mr. Ward Ellyatt and Mrs. E. 1rockett in St. Joseph's Hospital. A number from Granton attended the Gunning reu- nion in Exeter on Sunday afternoon. Members of the Granton Women's Institute attended the Rally on July 21 at Weldon Park. Arva. St. Thomas Anglican Church. Granton held a very successful beef barbecue on Wednesday last at the Lions Pavilion in the park. Fun day The Granton Lion's An- nual Fun Day was held on Saturday July 25 beginning with a bed race at 10 a.m. and a parade at 11 a.m. Women of the United Church held a hake sale in three areas in the village. A yard sale was held in another area. At the fair grounds and pavilion were ball banes, bingo, pinto horse show and games for the children. The car draw was won by M. Kelley and E. Dayman. The Fun day dance was held at the Lucan hall. Times -Advocate, July 29, 1981 Page 23 $1200 in prizes for motocross The second half of the 1981 Motocross seaon kicked off with a bang as over 200 riders competed for $1200 in cash and prizes.Riders from across Ontario and Michigan, including Top Canadian at the 125 World a Two fires in area Two area fire departments were called out this week to quell blazes in wheat fields. Early Saturday evening Crediton volunteer firemen responded to a call to the farm of Joseph Barrett on Concessiopn 4 of Stephen township, about a mile south of the Crediton road. The field of wheat had been combined earlier in the day and it is believed the exhaust a tractor left at the edge of the field ignited the straw. Kevin Barrett, son of the owner had started to plow and found the straw was too thick and left the tractor idling to get another tractor to rake the field when the field caught fire. A few pails of water failed to stop the fire from spreading and firemen were called. It was completely extinguished in 10 minutes and about five acres of straw were burned. No loss was reported Friday when Exeter firemen were called to the farm of Mike Kints about two miles east of Exeter on Highway 83. Again firemen were on the scene for onlj+ about 10 minutes. Wheat stubble is believed to have been ignited by a hot tractor .muffler. Hold suspect Garry Thomas Bridges, 34, of RR 3, Lucan was remanded in custody for a bail hearing Wednesday when he appeared in provincial court Monday charged with the armed robbery of the Pit Stop gasoline bar in Strathroy early Saturday. Bridges was arrested later Saturday. Police withheld his name until it was made public in court Monday. Police said a lone male attendant surrendered an undisclosed amount of cash to a knife -wielding bandit about 2 a.m. GOING ON A PICNIC? Be sure to take along Kentucky Fried ChickenM GP, Rob Hodgson, battled both the competition and the rain to put on a fine display of athletic ability and Stamina. An intermission special included an exhibition race between CKJD Radio and the House League Old Timers.. Class by class results are as follows: School Boy 80 A- Randy Marriage from Clinton, John Sharp from Guelph and Scott Wilson from London. School Boy 13- Rick Tripodi from Markham, Mark Allen from London and Darcy Taylor from Barrie. School Boy 100 - Sean Van Dongen from Clinton, Stephen Luyks from Dorchester and Frank Kovacs from Rodney. Junior 125- Rob Caley from Nor- wich, Rob McCullough from Kilbride and Pat Sharp from Guelph. Junior 250- Eric Van Kuelen from Wyoming, Bart Wilfong from Kitchener and Rick Wilson from Belfountain. JuniorOpen- Ed Mendenhall trom Toronto, Dan Luisetto from Hamilton and Keith Jackson from Missis ua. 125 Invitations Doug Hoover from Moult Albert, Dave Beatty from rnia and Rob Hodgson from Cambridge. 240 and over Invitational - Tim Ming from London, Rob Hodgson from Cambridge and Doug Hoover from Mount Albert. Pack a Picnic the EASY way Kentucky Fried Chicken Is good hot or cold and w• have the salads, the but- tered Grecian -style bread • the napkins, spoons and forks...Everything you'll need to make your picnic a real pleasure. There's nothing like It. Gooddadeen! IV S 11041111171471111) 1511.11 A CANAOtAN COMPANY 227 MAIN ST. EXETER r SNOOPY WAS HERE - Snoopy and the Red Baron were portrayed by Biranno Jonathon and Matthew Hill in Saturday's Fun Days parade in Granton. T -A photo 1 UCTION Dinner for 6. with French Maid, in your home. prepared. served & clean-up .$150.00 Karen Katn's autographed ballet slippers plus a pair of Frank Augustine's signed slippers. priceless Greg Joy's autographed track shorts (Olym- pic Silver Medalist) Selection of 15 albums courtesy of CFPL Radio 1100.00 Yard of Ale Glass Latin Quarter $56.00 Afternoon and dinner for 4 aboard a sailing yacht with crew and steward provided. Bill & Jill Waters $100.00, 12-14 week Scuba Diving Course. Mr. Sid Scrogg $115.00 Ronald MacDonald Watch MacDonalds, London Three family size bottles of any Canada Dry Products a week for 52 weeks. Tuckey Beverages. Exeter. $115.00 4 complimentary box seats for Theatre Lon- don's Opening night of "Bells are Ringing" Theatre London. $50.00 Dinner for 4 at Sanders Tavern (alcoholic beverages not included) Mr. Jerry Sanders 3 Gift certificates for Bob Turnball Flowers $106.00 1 gift certificate for Friar's Cellar. London. E Escaf 825.00 1 gift certificate for Spooners, London. $25.00 Make-up/make over Picadilly Professinal Hair Design $35.00 1 Ice -Cream Pie Basking -Robbins Grand Bend $10.25 1 Gift certificate for the Feather Tick Marie Homans $65.00 Hand -made wooden planter Arc Industries Dinner for 6 in your own home - includes appetizers. entre'. desert, coffee. cham- pagne - prepared. served, and clean-up HamMorningstar er to of tiourmet Goodies Playnouse Ls Invaluable 4.825adie00 dinGuildners at the Oakwood inn Bill Kanache 8100.00 R'eekend for 2 at Bonnie Doon Manor t2 nights) atter September 14 Mrs>. Mel Douglas Join in Sail Boat Race - 4 persons. 2 to a boat in the Grand Bend yacht Club Races. Dr Russ Lingard Dinner for 4 at the Green Forest Lodge . . Dinner for 4 at Dairy Jacks, 4 - cheeseburgs. 4 - french fries, and 4 milkshakes Shirley Tiemans 1 1981 membership to the Bayview Golf & 1 I Country Club Art Masse $165 00 One gold framed oil painting i floral' Goudies Furniture, Strathroy. 890.00 1 -one hour flight for 3 Dr. William Scrimgeour 1 parachute jumping lesson & jump s W.0.0 P. $100.00 Gift certificate for the Oxford Book Store $15.00 1 gift basket for Sugar & Spice. Exeter Mrs. Sherry Seldon $20.00 1 gift certificate for a facial and make-up application Second Look, Exeter Anne Bavnham $3n.00 The Wintario challenge fund will give us $2.00 for every $1.00 donated by individuals. 1 autographed hand bond copy of "Where's My Doctor" Dr. Dewitt Wilcox Family membership for 1 year to the Lon- don Regional Art Gallery One USA flag with 48 states Mrs. Bettie Gibbs Bean Ensemble )Beans ?lbs., T-shirt. & Hat) Great Canadian Bean Company One dozen long stemmed roses Country Flowers Joanne Dinney $35.00 One Royal Doulton Figure Birks, Lon- don 5200.00 Oriental Feast. with unusual and exotic dis- hes not on the menu. CFPL Radio & the Shanghi Restaurant Afternoon aboard yacht Mr. Bruce SUI ly $200.00 One hand loomed large decorative P1 $55.00 1 sheep skin rug Old Mill. Blyth two tickets to the London Symphony 2 weeks accommodation in the con- dominium of your choice Hawaii. Mexico, Florida. Bahamas or Colorado. J.A. Kneale & M.J Gaiser. $l. •00 Weekend )2 nights) at the Inn at the Park. Toronto )includes brunch) $215.00 Weekend '2 nights) at the Westbury Hotel. Toronto .00 Autographed record "Can -a -da" Bobby$1Gi75m- by. 1967 Gwen Burchill 2 1981 subscriptions to Huron Country Playhouse Mr. and Mrs. D. Coo $60.00 4 shrimp dinners Cheryl Ann, Grand Bend 820.00 1 bikini bathing suit Mr. Nick Carter$35.00 1 one piece bathing suit MrNick Carter 840.00 On Tues August 11 - dinner at the Church Restaurant. followed by Bach & Jazz. Mo Koffman and Doug Riley Summer Music Festival 8100 ' 2 passes - 16 rides down Grand Bend water slide 86 00 One framed print The Lookery Nook Strat- ford 575 EAP tr) OCrne piece of silver jewellry - hand grafted to tourCross Coown design. Carriage House of Crafts . 50untn• Ski Package. 2 nights at100 the Victoria Inn. Stratford 8175. 8180 large Bottle Hiram Walker 1 dozen place mats Griffin Thomas 818 00 , Golf for 2 Morley Sanders 86 00 1 cheese dish & matching jam pot Retsina Mrs 17 00 Article ofAllister clot.hing Dejongs Clothing Miniature golf for 2 Beach Golf . Dinner for 2. Friday Friday Seafood Hotel Bedford 815 00 and many more items businesses and foundations over the next three years up to a maximun of $666.666.00'. and for every $1.00 you donate you will receive a $3.00 challenge bill Challenge bills will be good as cash at the Challenge Auction to be held the same day as the Annual Art Auction, August 2, 1981. Come and spend your $3.00 bills, meet other supporters of the Theatre and enjoy yourself. It $3.00 bills will be available until the end of the Auction. For further information, call: Huron Country Playhouse Grand Bend 238-8387