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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1975-07-31, Page 131 w ' to uiam my eve, frlr a xle�l . for their lovely' f wens cords, letters an visits while 1 was In St. ,To seph"s Hospital," Latvian ati4 since J came home. Mrs. Amber Popp. -1x, ....... ...-, � .� ., .. ,... , r : �.. . � .r.: ;rr i .,.,.w ;s,-,•.+` r,. _�.r`_ . .. ,_ c_ ... .. .. .:. ......::.y, i � . n t M1x..4 r,.. .sr:, .... .. ».� .��4,• �:.. 'Among � , a�• numbers enjoyed atthe cal vatiety night put on by the rrr>i Lairistlan Reformed Church last Sunday was a Choir trent'the l linton Church, called Soli Deo Gloria, (News-Reeordphoto) *it* continued from page 1 square," Joyce Collie Benoit of RR 3 Essex said. "All that was left of our barracks was the fire escape," she said, "the least the;, could have done was to leave the building until 'after the reunion!" Joyce or "Pike" was one of the first women to become stationed at Air Forces Base Clinton in April 1944, but the true honour of being the first female arri val belongs to Emily "Tommy" Tomlenov •ich who arrived in March of 1944. She was also the last W.D. to leave the Base whe:n it closed. Along with Doris Julien Cresswell, `Sally Ferenzi Hunter, Betty Brnwne1) McKe nzle, Kathie Barker Morrison and "P I'ke", "Tommy" said she joined the Air Force for adventure, but more importantly to take part in the war effort. "All the men had gone off to war and we left in 1967 dont he said he was pleasantly surprised by the number of houses On the Base that were occupied and to see the old former office` mess and quarters being used asanafter-care centre. "Ws also housing industry which provides area residents with em- ployment," he said - ,."But people must realize that you can't took at the Base as being one unit. If it was serving one industry, one purpose you could .compare its appearanceto the old Air Force days biut it isn't so you can't took at it in that contest." One group of people that did Look at the Base in that context however, were six W.D.s, members of the Air Force Women's Division, "We all rode out to the Base together and just cried when we saw the .parade were left behind," "Pike" said, "We served that men may fly," was our creed and we enjoyed, equality with the men rank for rank. "If we could have that kind of equality in war time why can't we have it in peace?" Six W.D:s returning for an Air Force reunion that theoretically should have attracted several thousand women wbs had been stationed at the Clinton Base over its 40 years of existence ,was not really a strong showing, but `Pike" pointed out that when the women held a reunion of their own in 1967, 1700 W .D.s attended. The girls will stage another get together out west in 1976, and when they do, six of them will be on hand to tell the other W-D.s about theirbrief visit in Clinton. But as "Pike" pointed out, each woman will rely on her own Memories of her slily m Clinton because the Base as it stands today has left no keepsakes tt hold on to. place in the park from 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $3.50 for adults, and $2.50 for the kids. While you dine, Bobby Gimby and his little school aged friends along with local talent will entertain you in front of the grand- stand from 5:30-8:30. After the magic hour of 7:30, a lot of Clinton ladies will have their clean shaven boyfriends, husbands and brothers, who they had given up fOEi lost, return to them with the final judging of the beard growing contest. Miss Dominion of Canada will inspect the chin whiskers of the competitors and will be faccecLwith choosing the winners of various categories. It promises to be a ' "hairy, experience. Saturday's festivities close with the Centennial Bali. Gather up the remaining bit of energy you'll have left, fish into your pockets for the 56 tickets per person and then dance until dawn to the Chris Back continded from page 1 Orchestra in the Arena. The next morning special church' ser- vices will be conducted in ali of the I-hur- tes, and in the afternoon it's off to the Clinton Raceway for harness racing and the featured Centennial Pace for a 52,000 purse. The action begins at 1:45 p.m. Sunday evening will close in the Com- munity Park with an interdenominational .church service that begins at 7:3+J, Rev. L.S. Lewis, chairman of the centra I Horan Ministerial will conduct the worshi p which will revolve around the theme; "Jesus Christ, The Same Yesterday, Tr,day and Forever." —+Aftertentusical prelude provid ed by the Clinton Centennial Band, there will be a prayer of approach followed by words of welcome- and a hymn_ sing. The: scripture lesson proceeds a presentation by the massed choir. Prayers of thank sgiving and intercession, the offering and dedication, and another choir selection will be followed by a Sermon to be given by Rev. Roy C. Ceok„ a native of Clinton. The words of the guest speaker are, followed bar another hymn before the evening service closes with'the benediction. You're now into the home stretch of Centennial Week - it's Monday, August 4 and from 11-1:30 p.m.. a farewell brunch will be served in the Arena. A soccer tournament invades the arena fields in the morning with the top softball teams ink wading the diamonds in the afternoon for :tournament finals. The monster bingo in the Arena at 8 p.m., closes of the ente niafteieb*ationsiftat. night. By then the last of the town's birthday candles will have been blown out and the party"gxtests will have left for home. Now• sit back, relax and take your shoes off - if you have any . shoes left withall that dancing_and carrying on! Dal a and 'hl?le Smith" and Bornath and ' `p11►"d !nd Tracy Smith are all attending the doily Bible School .at the tinistian' Reformed ouwch inClinton. - The Middleton Community would like to give Clinton its best wishes on their 1000th birth- day. Perstls Mr. and Mrs. Keith Miller attended her mother, Mrs. Emma Wilson and Clifford Sturdy when the couple were married on Wednesday evening, July 23 at Bayfield with Rev. James Reddock officiating. Our best wishes to M. and Mrs. Clifford Sturdy. The 4-11 Hohnesviile 1 are having a potluck supper at Janice Miller's home. The meal will consist of produce they grew .in their own gardens. Mr. and Mrs. Ayotte of Dash- wood visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith. So good to see Mr. Will Pickett, formerly of the .13th concession, out in his wheelchair to watch the Air Force Parade in Clinton last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Connolly and their daughter c London, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Connolly and their daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Lan -y White and their sons of Aylmer and Mr. and Mrs. McBurney of London were Sunday guests with the Connollysof Telephone Road: Many from the area attended the reception for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cantelon at the White Carnation Friday evening: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Frank . Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Allister Murray, yours truly and Ed. We all give our best wishes to the young couple_ We were pleased to have Mrs. Lois Pecker of Waterloo at" tended church Sunday. Please take note, the annual ""'" alilaean Service MM. James Anglican Church will be held on aty+e'ntn,ln1eS and Shi3C o c?lldreh came to Visit the beeves' to take yours truly fora horse a gSy' ride, but 1 was in the midst. t gettir4 ready for the Radar Ball, so James said he will phone the next time ,first as this, is the third time he has called, so mayhei'll get for a ride again soon -sorry James. Shower At St. James Anglican Church. Middleton a shower was held for Pat Wise. Many friends and • neighbours gathered to pass on their good wishes to Pat. Audrey Mid- dleton welcomed everyone to the shower. Everyone enjoyed a game that Audrey had prepared. Ann Pippard of Sarnia and Marlene Yeo assisted the bride in opening her gifts. Marion Smith read the address to Pat and Pat thanked everyone for coming and for her lovely gifts. and Marion Sinith made a beautiful cake that was served with ice cream tea by the ladies of the church. Everyone en- joyed the evening. Many attended the Radar Ball at the Clinton Arena. Going together from this area were : Keith and Jean K oetsier,. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Rem- mington of Kendal, England. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Johnson of 'Farmington, Mich., Olive and Allister Murray. Jim and Madeline Murray of Varna. Donna Hundt of Goderich, Steve, Shanahan, Ruby Wolf of Bayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Switzer., and yours truly and Ed. All of us had a. good time and after the dance went to Keith and Jean Koetsier's..for a lovely lunch. Saturday, August 2 A sit-down lunch of sandwiches, coffee or pop, and homemade pie ... '1.50 Or, enjoy a coffee break with the gals from Jae Morning Unit of the Ontario Street United Church. Have lunch uptown and be ready for the parade. We're Open at a: tPo a.m. if rain atshe Ontario St. United Church Hall. Thirteen Sundays, starting July Lith through to Sep- tember 28th inclusive. Five Ontario Sires Stake Races One .Centennial Pace + Free Parking + Pari-Mutuel Wagering + Food and refreshments served in the Family Room (Arena Floor) Phone Entries to: Frank Coale, Race Secretary P.O. Box 778, Clinton PHONE: 482-7729 After several weeks of relative peacefuluess, the Goderich OPP reported quite a number of occurrances over the last week -the most recent involving a man - and his combine. At press time Tuesday, a member of the Clinton Public Hospital's nursing staff said that Ron Westlake, 29, was expected to be discharged from hospital after being treated fol' lacerations he received when his head became pinned in his combing last Saturday af- ternoon. The Bayfield area man who was harvesting grain in Stanley, Township had stopped the machine to remove its header when the combine shifted and trapped him. Mr. Westlake was freed by two men and'. taken to _hospital where he remained until yesterday. Although no injuries resulted in a two car crash in Hullett Township last Friday, . the vehicles involved sustained a total of 51,900 damage. According to the OPP report, Donna Bosman of Brucefield was westbound on Hulett Township Sideroad 35-36 when her car sideswept a• vehicle driven by fie Cunningham of RR1, Auburn at the t of a hill in the road. Damm to the Cunningham car Was estimated at 51,200 and at 5700 damage to the Scanlan vehicle. Later that same day. another two car collision was reported on Highway 14 near the Elmhaveo Motor Hotel. A car driven by Linda Proctor of fit Goderich received 5200 damage when it was in collision with the rear tight fender of a car driven by ;Mien Wright of RR2, Cliff. Miss Proctor ha inns north* had to pas the Wright leront of her when an oncoming southbound car forced her back into the right lane where she struck the Wright car, lost control and left the paved portion of the high- way. No one was hurt in the indent. Finally, an accident on July 21 tthat resulted in 51,400 da mage was reported on County Road 31. Michael Haelenko of RR2, Clinton was northbound on the county road �vhren he turned west at the intersection of 5-6 of Colborne Township striking the car of Edward Richter that had been stopped on the sideroad. Police set damages at 5800 to the Richter vehicle and at 5600 to On behalf of myself and my staff 1 wish to thank all our customers and friends whose patronage my late father and 1 have enjoyed over the past 15 years in Clinton. As of August lst Mr. Tom Craig is taking aver the Tire and Auto Service and i with my staff of Paul Draper, Brian McAsh and my wife Karen will continue to operate and our School Bus Service from part of building on Albert 5t. where we have been located for the past 15 years. 1 would like to wish Tom Craig well in his nevi endeavours and we solicit your continued support. + BOBBY GiMBY, Canada's Pied Pipet; author and composer of C -A -N -A -D -A. +covered wagons, clowns, horses - over 100 fabulous entries. + internationally Famous Bands + Miss Dominion of Canada Bring the whole family to the parade of the Century Soo and hear Canada's top bands perforin after the parade. You can also view the parade from the Grandstand in the Ct mnunity Park, and the Band Tattoo following.• . . Admission to the bark is free with a ticket to the Giant Barbecue & Birthday Party. Otherwise, ad- mission is 51.50 for adults, TSc for students, children under" 12 free. Yom . AUGUST CLINTON CEPITENNIAL SATURDAY, � CALENDAR - 231 ARRENT SiT. (HWY NO. 4 NORM) CLINTON 48.2.7341 THURSDAY, JULY 31-- - 3.00 p.m. --LIVE CHILDREN'S THEA1 R'E, its front` of grandstand in' Community Pork; from Grand Bend. Admission- Adults 50c, children 25c. 8.00 p.m—SENIOR CMZENS' "MUSI , CAL EVENING" In front of Community Park grandstand. Mr, A. Furtney, Landon, as Master of Ceremonies. FRIDAY, AUGUST 1-.- -�--BALL TOURNAMENT. 9.30 p.m. to 1.00 a.m.-.-DOWN MEM- ORY LANE" COSTUME EAU- -Ballroom dancing; dress in eosturns of your favourite era. Clinton Comrnuility Centre; Chris Block Orch; $5.00 pereon advance sale tickets available. to 72 Noon BACK TO SCHOOL at Central Huron Secondary School. Coffee and donuts For- mer students to ;assemble in decades, 20's, 30's etc o m --BALL TOURNAMENT GAMES 1 00 p m —GIANT CENTENNIAL PARADE BOBBY GIMBY, Canada's Pied Piper, author and composer of C -A -N -A -D -A, the nation's.Cen- ,tenn,al sang, will lead the par- - de; iotiowed by a t p of 50 Singing School Childreno TOP BANDS will he participat- ing do the parade ,ch will be followed by a spet .:utar BAND TATTOO at Community Pork. S 00 p m to 7.30 p.m -GIANT BARBECUE t - and BIRTHDAY PARTY at the evoPark. Adle. ults 53 50, Chridren 52.50. Advance sole tickets ilsb S 30 p.tn. to 8.30 itorn.---ENTERTAINMENT. BOBBY GIMBY and Clinton Sal Children in front of the gritiiiaStarld of Community Park. Pkis LOCAL eNTERTAINMENT t.30 pstr,. gARD �E$T JUDGING. 9 00 p.m. --"CENTENNIAL BALL" -- Corn- munity Centre and Arena with BOBBY GIMBY ARCH $6 00 per person. Advohce sole tickets available. SUNDAY, AUGUST 3— o m —SPECIAL CHURCH SERVICES rst individual Clinton Churches. 1 45 p m —HARNESS RACES -- Clinton Com- munity Pork Raceway, featuring CLINTON CENTENNIAL PACE for o purse of $2,000. Mutuel wager- ing Promoted by the Kinsmen Club of Clinton. 73'0 p m ;SUNDAY• EVENING CHURCH ' SERVICE, in Community Park--" Massed Choirs, Special Speakers, Hymn Sing, Centennial Band, MacMillan Family. MONDAY, AUGUST 4— it 00 am to 1.30 p. m. —FAREWELL BRUNCH at Community Centre and Arena. --SOCCER TOURNAMENT —BALL. TOURNAMENT FINALS. 8.00 p rt --MONSTER BINGO at Arena, Pro: ranted by the Service Clubs of Clinton.