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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1976-03-04, Page 14J1044.4DAY. MARCkfti, 111. Carol fisher, one of very capable Cub leaders ing to borrow pictures* ewspaper Clippings or anything pertaining to ling since it started in sid. The Cubs are hoping to compile a scrap book as part ue of a project for the tea- rs. Fisher also reported that their Pack were very t4nkftt1 for the donation of a recprd player from Miss Ruth Wallace of the ;Atte inn, and they extend their sincere thanks to her. • •„ ' • • , • - • • ' • yrield resident returns 0 Pool after 45.poyear absence Renouf W.A. Johns of Bayfield and Mount Clemens, Mich. broke three records in Masters Swim meet after a 4,5 year "lay-ofr. Although he had not competed for nearly half a century. Renouf Johns' record feats in the recent Michigan Swim Masters AAU meet were anchored to a rich background in the water sport. Johns is a 70 -year-old tool and die designer who resided on Delevan St.. Bayfield and Mount Clemens, Mich.. but originally he's from England. Mr. Johns was swimming at age four. At 12 he was participating in organized meets. At 16 he joined the Merchant- -Marines. and by the time he was 18, he had sailed around the world twice. In the Twenties, hes a belly surfer in SoutteAlrica, while in the early thirties, be was a three mile swimmer. During his merchant marine career. he was swimming in pools at faraway ports with storybook names . . .Singapore . . .Bombav . . _Calcutta. The 17 years he spent voyaging on the world's oceans -left snme un- forgettable memories in his log of seafaring ex- periences. It was during his wartime duty that he met and courted a Detroit woman who -vacationed with her family in Bayfield Canada. Their marriage brought him to the States in 1946. A new-liftiA new profession. The years. passed. And then in the mid -Sixties swimming became more than just recreation. A doctor recommended it to ease an arthritic condition in Johns back. It worked. "I haven't ten any medicine for it in four years,” Johns informs. At the Macomb YMCA in 'Mount Clemens, he's not only a regular at the pool, but a veteran water safety in- Structor. Over a year ago he toyed with the idea of competitive swimming again after all this time. And then he went about it in earnest. He swam 210 miles since September 1974 Architeibtural Conservancy hears of restoration Phil Dunning of Islington was the guest speaker at the Architectural Conservancy meeting held in the Little Inn last Thursday night. Mr. Denning. who is curator - director of T. Montgomery's Inn in Islington, was speaking on the restoration of the in- teriors of buildings, homes and commercial establish- ments. He stressed the im- portance of proper iden- tification of furniture. floor coverings, paintings, rugs etc.. of the era in which the restoration is being carried out. He said that the four main pieces of evidence to be looked into before restoring the interior of any building or room were (1) archeological. (2) documentary. (3) pic- torial and (4) physical. Nothing should be left to heresay to be authentic. Many times stories or anecdotes are very in- teresting but are not able to be documented as proof that something actually existed. In the case of the restoration of T. Mon- tgomery's Inn. very little actual positive documen- tation was available. A Prayer Book. with the Montgomery name written on the fly leaf several times and on different dates and an account book were all that existed as actually belonging to the Montgomerys From the records. one man's drinking habits were listed. For the month of September 1R34 his purchases ranged from three glasses to 16 glasses of whiskey each day The Inn not only sold whiskey. but beer. cider. port rum. gin. white wine. pep permint brandy. plugs of tobacco (swuare). pipes. snuff and "segars" were also listed. The Inn was also a place to gather for card_ games, parcheesi. Irish ring toss and checkers. Mr. Dunning also showed beautiful coloured slides of the restoration already taken place at the Inn. Mr. Dunning had on display some pipes which were part of the era. a bar pitcher. indicative of the times but not necessarily from the Mon- tgomery Inn, whiskey bottles. the prayer book. and many books to illustrate the ways and means of tracing. or trying to`actually document a room or part of the interior of a particular building in which you were carrying out the restoration. It was most interesting and informative and I offer my apologies to Mr. Dunning if I have neglected to include anything important. training for the State Masters meet on a Sunday in mid- January. ' He was well rewarded for his efforts. because now it's his name that's the standard bearer for his age group (70- 74) in three events. Johns lowered state records in the 50 yard butterfly (47.9 seconds): the 100 yard in- dividual medley (1:43.1) and the 500 yard freestyle (8:21). In addition he also won the 200 yard freestyle in 3:16.1. Swimming lends itself town older person because he doesn't have to support. his weight. Mr. Johns adds. and it's good for any infirmities of the limbs. He intends 10 keep active in more meets for. senior citizens. Wheiri it comes right down to the benefits of lifelpng swim- ming, this spry gent, With a merry disposition is as good a proof as -any. aturiCh and Grand Bend were the Winners in the Bayfield minor hockey tournament last weekend in the Village. Here the Zurich captain, Paul Johnston, accepts the trophy from Lions Zone chairman Jack Merner of Hayfield. (photo by Milvena Erickson) Seniors protest hospital closing Ever Young Senior Citizens held their February meeting in the Municipal Building on Thursday evening, February 26 with 36 members present. The meeting was opened by 'the president. Mrs. Lloyd Makins who read two poems and all repeated the Lord's Prayer in unison. The secretary. Mrs. Jean Bell read her report of the last meeting which was adopted, and Mrs. Bill Parker. treasurer. gave her report which' was approved. Mrs. Dorothy Weston. card and flower secretary. had no report. as they had no flowers or get -well cards sent out since the January meeting. They welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Pat Altman who have joined the Club. Birthday wishes were sung to Mrs. Fern Baker and Mrs. Clara Johnston. who celebrated February bir- thdays. A discussion followed on making and selling of tickets on the beautiful quilt and sham quilted by the mem- bers. J.B. Higgins and John Relatives mourn death Sincere sympathy to the relatives of the late Ernest Vodden. who died in Clinton Public Hospital on Saturday. February 1.8. in his 83rd year He was predeceased by his wife, the late Minnie May Talbot of Bayfield (19621, and he is survived by two sisters. Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, Clinton. and Mrs. Florence Nimmo of Toronto: one brother. Robert Vodden of Clinton: three sisters in-law. Mrs. Verda Cameron. S eafort h Mrs. Lloyd (Esther) Makins. and Mrs Roy (Freida ) Talbot and one hrother-in-law, William R Talbot all of Bayfield The funeral service took place Monday. March 1 from Hopper -Hockey funera4 home Painting? Panelling? Remodelling? insulating? BEFORE YOU BUY . GIVE ME A TRY EVERY DAY IS A SALE DAY C U TER CASH & CARRY uilding Su plies 4 8 2 9 6 1 2 in Exeter with Rev. Grant Dawson officiating. Burial will follow later in Exeter C emetery. The late Mr. Vodden was horn in Londesboro and spent several years in Western Canada. In 1946, he and his wife came to Bayfield to live and from there they moved to Woodham where he had resided ever since. Lindsay will undertake to have these tickets made ready for sale and Mrs. Jean Bell and Mrs. Florence Brown will be the conveners for lunch for the March meeting. Discussion on bus trips was deferred until the fall. and a letter was signed outwit hears library plans The regular Village council meeting took place on Monday evening and heard Mr, Nick Hill. Goderich and Bob Barker of London outline designs and costs o a proposed library for the Village. It was decided to call a .,public meeting for Saturday afternoon. march 20. at 2 p.m. in the Old Town Hall to discuss the proposal for a new Library on Main St. Mr. Barker. Mr. Hill and County Librarian. Mr. Partridge will be invited to attend to answer questions. Council were also informed of the Ontario ..Menicipal Board •iearing in • the Municipal Building on -Monday. March 15 at 2 p.m. to hear changes in the. Official plan from residential . to commercial of the Bayfield Building Centre. Council also learned of a series of meetings of the Planning Act Review Com- mittee on March 25 in Lon- by all present to be sent to Premier William Davis protesting the closing of the Clinton Hospital. -' - - The meeting was adjourned and a few games of bingo and euchre were enjoyed, .followed by the usual lovely lunch. Village social notes Mr. Norman F. Cooper. Mount Clemens Mich.. joined his wife for the weekend at their Village residence on Clan G regor Square. Mr. Bud Robinson. London visited in the Village during the weekend. Doris McLeod, Kingiville. was a Weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McLeod last weekend. • Mr. and /Mrs. Bruce Lynn. Etobicoke. are spending a few days at their residence on River Terrace. Our very best wishes to Ken Scotchmer. who is confined to Victoria Hosp*tal. London. Hope you'll scion be home. Ken. Best wishes to George BaRms,,who is in very serious conditiaainntensive Care in Victoria Hospital. London. after being struck by a car last week. Mr. Barnes. 79. is employed as a Commissioner at Westminster Hospital. London and was on duty when the accident occurred Mr. Barnes. who resides in London. is the father of Mrs. Donald (Kay) McLeod. Mr. Charles Presber left Monday for his home in Naicom. Saskatchewarrafter spending the past twIrweeks visiting his %vac's ( Parker) relatives in Bayfield and area. . Mrs. Donald Lance. 'ivy. Mich.. spent the weekend at their home in the Village. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Smith. Paris, visited with his mother. Mrs. L.B. Smith on Saturday. Miss MaryvMeF adden is a member of the Ice Capades troop. visited overnight Monday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. F.E. McFadden and sister. Cathy. Mr and Mrs. Kenneth Lynn had as their weekend, guests. their son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ludlow and their great -'granddaughter. Christina Bayliss all of Mississauga. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pounder and Mary of London and Hayfield returned from a 10 - day vacation to Cozumel, an Island off the Yucatan pen- ninsula of Mexico. The readers are reminded of the World Day of Prayer Service to be held in St. Andrew's United Church. Friday. March 5 at 3 p.m. Mrs E.W. Erickson and Lydia visited Wednesday %%ith her sister. Mrs. Gordon Stewart at RR 2 Ripley and her niece. Mrs. Gilbert Farrell and great niece, Michelle. .don. The series will include elected officials coin - 'matey of adjustments, (2) appointed officials. In other business council, approved a grant of $50 to the: Bayfield Agricultural Society and decided to fertilize Clan Gregor Square and replace • the shrubsp rhe Cairn and in frotil of" the Municipal Building. They were reminded of the Centennial Committee meeting on Thursday Social notes chief W .0. J Hudson of the Canadian Armed Forces returned to Ottawa Sunday after visiting the R Roy 1; itzsimmons family since Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parker spent the weekend %% ith their sons and' -fa m ti kik. the W .0 . Parkers - in London and the Robert Parkers in Dor chester. Guild elects officers The Chancel Guild of Trinity Anglican Church met at the home of Mrs. Robert Turner on Tuesday evening, February 24. After repeating the Chancel Guild prayer and the Lords prayer in unison. Mrs. RJ. Larson read the Scripture reading and roll call showed nine members present. Mrs. Bill Parker read theininutes of the previous meeting and moved their adoption. In the absence of the treasurer. Mrs. Fred LeBeau, the president. Mrs. J.B. Higgins reported. A letter was read con- cerning the purchasing of red material for the choir collectionbag and collection Oates . rs. renter - is to purchase the red material and also to look into the buying of green material fur new hanaine.s. the -officers who had served were returned for another year namely: Mrs... J.B. Higgins. president: Mrs. -Bill Parker. secretary: Mrs Fred LeBeau. treasurer The Easter flowers tvi.re ordered for the Church and the members plan to meet on Saturday. April 17 to arrange them in the Church A vote of thanks was moved to Vera Turner for having all the Church linens laundered. and Altar duty for March will be looked after by Mrs. Bessie Hulls and Miss Kay Reid. Following the closing of the meeting a lovely lunch was served. evening, March 18 at 8 p.m. iri Municipal Building and John Lindsay ask for volunteers to assist him itild Harry Baker in tapping the trees and gatheringthe sap in • Clan Gregor Square in preparation for the Maple Syrup and Pancake Festival: on April 10. Council gratefully acknowledged that Mrs. Lloyd Westlake and Mrs. Elva Metcalf have agreed to compile a list of names of former Bayfield residents. As Village records and school records are almost nil. the committee are issuing an appeal to all readers to make lists of your relatives. friends., •: school chums or anyone you can remember andturn those lists over Ilk - one of. the above ladies ,as 400n as possible in order that imitations can be extended to them t� return to the Village for the Centennial. Bayfiehl 1 4-11 Our 1st 4-H Club meeting w as held at the home of Mrs. Carlene Phoenix at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night. February 24. We voted in our officers for this club as follows: president. Freda Hill: vice- president. Sherri Phoenix: ,t,cretary. P at t i Greer : press reporter. Joanne Sturgeon. We also voted on a club name and selected "The Lone St itchers* • and a -yellow cover which is a real spring.cover fur our record books. „We discussed %.+. hat was needed for our sewing basket and what articles tomake, and we also discussed what colour trims went hest with types of materials We decided to hold every meet!ng on Tuesday at 7 p.m. with our next meeting to be held at Mrs. Ann Chapman's house. - by Joanne Sturgeon THE SEPARATE SHOPPE MAIN CORNER (NEXT TO CAMPBELL'S MENS WEAR) CLINTON PANTSUITS AND BLOUSES OPEN 1-6 Spring Things! 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