Clinton News-Record, 1976-06-24, Page 52c
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One Of the best things thathave
happened In Bayfield over the
years was the forMation of the
Lions Club. Like a stone thrown
into the water making ever -
widening circles so has this club
born much fruiL
it was in 1947 that the
orgtutizational meeting was held
in the pavilion at the Grove with
London. Goderich and Zurich
members in attendance. Hal
Meer was then Governor and Len
Palmer District Governor;
Eavtard Weston---and-his-are-
"White" catered.
The first meeting after that
was held at the Little bah Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Little owning it
then. Names on the plagne in the
arena as charter members are:
George Castle, Lloyd Scotchmeri
Grant Turner, John Howard,
George Little, Alex Rae.
Maynard Corrie, Melvin
Davison. Charles Scotchmer.
Arnold Makins, Reg Francis,
Richard McDool, Elgin Porter,
-Charles- Gemeinhardt.- Ken_.
Merner, J. Ernest Hovy, George
Blair, Lloyd Makin% en
Brandon, Leslie Elliott, John
Scotchtner, Rev. F. B.
Stotesburg, Wm. Parker.
Spencer Ervine, Hugh Gilmour
and Rev. La Verne Morgan.
The Bayfield Fire Association
was sponsored by the Lions Club
and that indeed has been a great
asset to the village. Read the
account of the various fires here
before 1948 and then think of the
This photograph shows the members of the Bayfleld Lions Clukin i949.
“might-have-beens" ie en if Three members at the club
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there had nettieetra-fire-sirett-tol perfect attendance
wail and a truck. tank and pumps records: Leslie Elltott.--ehati
to be rushed to the site of the Scotchmer and Jatk Scotchmer.
trouble by a grout. of men Jack Monter was Zone
knowledgeable in the ways of Chairman in 1975-76 and is
fighting fires. Deputy •District. Governor for
A great deal of enjoyment has 19764977.
been brought each July with the The officers for 19764977 will
rnrnivzil. Vacationers and be: past president, Ross hterill:
president Don Johnston; first
vice, Pat Graham; second vice.
Ken Knights; third vice, Jack
Boyes; seiretary. Milton Van
Patter; treasurer. Gordon
Graham; lion tamer, Harold
Erb; tail twister. Don Haw; one
year directors. John Siertsma
and Robt. Snell; two year
directors. Wm. Dawson and Eric
Krohmer and bulletin editor.
Danny May.
A Lioness club was formed in
1975 with Mrs. J. Merner as
president. The incoming -
president is Mrs. Ken Knights;
secretary, Mrs. Pat Graham and
residents alike have taken part m
or just witnessed the parades
over the years and the young
folks have had a great time with
the rides and games of chance
while their elders later tried their
hand at bingo.
Have you seen our fine arena
and Community Centre, used for
so many ISurposes alt year round,
one of the chief being for displays
at the Fall Fair? The Lions
planned for the first part of that
soon after their inauguration,
Leasing part of the Fairgrounds
from the Agricultural Society. An
addition was put on In
another in this decade by the treasurer. Mrs. Robt. Spell.
Arena Commiittee. An ice -making They entered a fine float in the
machine has been in operation Clinton Centennial Parade last
for many years. So there is ice summer and are planning on
skating and hockey and roller assisting those in the senior
skating; dances. banquets and citizens home who need tran
other functions such as rummage sportation. Also, they cater for
sales and dog training classes. the Lions Club dinner meetings.
and much more all taking place
The Lions have packed August 18,1881
at the arena -
Christmas cheer baskets, have It is not true that our Council
entertainment for the young folks intend at their own expense to
at Hallowe'en and at Christmas. build a railway to Clinton nor do
as long as Bayfield had a school they intend buying a $20.000
helped when there were steam fire engine, nor building
disabilities, collected eyeglasses waterworks. but they may dig a
for sending overseas and much drain in the Front Street and put
more. , a few stones on the road.
One of today's fleet, this 197S Kenworth Cab - over engine diesel truck delivers a
capacity load of 2190 gallons -of Sunoco Fuels to customers in Bayfield and district and
throughout the county.
One of Ross Scott's first trucks, a 1932 International, was a common sight in Baytield
and throughout Huron County. Its capacity was 700 gallons of fuel, a large load in its
day.
Ross Scott Fuels Ltd. supplies Sunoco Products, Heating
Oils and Burner , Service to householders, farmers and
businesses in Bayfield and district. We alsq suptily Sunoco
gasoline, diesel fuel and a full line of petroleurn.products to
Sunoco Service Stations throughout the area.
At Jack Wiener's garage, Bayfiela (stitiem here) Randy
Mcainchey fills up another motorist's tank with Sonoco,
while offering the friendly personal service that has become
a trademark of Merner's Garage in "Infield.
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