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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-09-08, Page 15Former pubtisber dies Frank McEwan The publisher of the Both- well Times and the former part-owner of the Clinton News Record, Francis Murray McEwan, died suddenly at Four Counties Hospital in Newbury on Friday, September 2. He was in his 66th year. Mr. McEwan 'was born in Clinton on June 13, 1911 to the late Murray and Elizabeth (Ross) McEwan. In his early teens "Tim- mer," as he was known to Clinton friends, started in the printing trade at the Clinton News -Record. With the ex- ception of three years overseas duties as a member of the Canadian Firefighters Association and a short time following as all insurance agent and owner of a frozen custard business also at Clinton, Mr. McEwan spent most of his life in the printing trade. In the early 1950's, after he and his brother founded the Clinton Citizens' News, they amalgamated with the Clinton News -Record and were inpartnership with the late A. "Laurie" Colquhoun for several years. After the dissolution of that part- nership, he was employed at the Zurich Citizens' News. In December 1961, Mr, McEwan and his son Murray purchased the Bothwell Times and was publisher until his death. During his years in Clinton, . he was a player with the old Clinton Colts Hockey Club and the coach of several hockey teams including minor hockey teams. Mr. McEwan was also the past president of the Clinton Legion and a member of the Clinton Kinsmen and the local J. M. MAYMAN Jeffery MacMillan Mayman, RR 3 Bayfield, died Friday, August 26 in Stanley Township as the result of an automobile accident. He was 19. He was born November 28, 1957 in London to Joseph and Margaret (Ma,cMillen) Mayman. He graduated from Brucefield Centennial School and from Grade 13 at Central Huron Secondary School in June, 1977. He was.registered at Conestoga College for the fall term. He was a member of St. Andrew's United 'Church in Bayfield. He is survived by his parents. Funeral service wa.s Tuesday, ' August 30 at,, McCallum Funeral Home with the Rev. William Ben- nett officiating assisted by the Rev. Donald Beck. Interment was in Bayfield Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Hill, Dale Elliot, Ken MacMillen, Colin MacMillen, Terry Fitzsimmons and John Rodges. i fire department. Since moving to Bothwell, Mr. McEwan became in- volved in the Bothwell Legion, was an honorary member of the Bothwell Fire Department, and was a member of the Bothwell public school board. He is survived by his wife, the former Hazel McDowell, his son Murray and daughter- in-law Janet. He is also survived by two grand- children, . Kevin and Kim- berlee and two brothers, Ross of Clinton and Harry of Chatham. Funeral services were held at the • Fred H. Robinson Funeral Home in Bothwell on, Monday, September 5 with Rev. Doug Hawkins of the United Church in charge. He was assisted by Mr. Charles McRitchie. Interment followed at the Bothwell Cemetery. Pallbearers were George and Jack Brearley, Gerald McMaster, Glen Johnson, Jerry Broad -and Jack Beattie. Flowerbearers were Bill Balkwill, Jim Johnston, Glen` Kelly, Wes Lunn, Ivan Perritt and Tom Steep. On Sunday evening, theA Bothwell Legion branch, No. 252 held a service for Mr. McEwan. Several dozen donations were made to Four Counties Hospital the Heart Fund and other charities in his memory. David Armstrong Johnston Funeral Services for David Armstrong Johnston who passed away in Lorne Memorial Hospital, Swan Lake, Manitoba on August 16, was held in United Church, Pilot Mound on August 19. Rev. David Staples officiated. Interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery with Graham's Funeral Service in charge. Honourary pallbearers were Arthur Kerr, Ed. H. McLean, John Harris, Robert B. McLean and Colin. Huscroft. Pallbearers were Stan Blanco, Lorne Morrow, Frank McKay, David Pinkerton, Ed Cockerline and Clarence Pollock. Born in Varna, Ontario on November 5, 1888, he farmed here until 1919 when he and his wife,' the former Ann Stephenson, went to Manitoba. He farmed in Silver Springs District until 1960, when he retired in Pilot Mound. Had he lived until December, he and his wife would have• celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Surviving Mr. Johnston are his wife Ann, his daughter Mrs. Jack (Helen) Spearman of Crystal City, Manitoba and five grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews in the Clinton area as well as in Manitoba, Indiana and Michigan. He is predeceased, by his, parents, two sisters and one brother. Medd-Van Doornik photo by Phillips St. James Roman Catholic Church in Seaforth was decorated on September 3 for the afternoon 'wedding of Denis Madd and Dorothy Van Doorik. The' groom is the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Medd of Clinton and the late Lloyd Medd. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Van Doornik of Seaforth. - Rev. Joseph Hardy con- ducted the ceremony while Maureen Hutchinson was the organist and Seamus Doherty was the soloist. Jack Van Doornik, a sister of the groom, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Joanne Van Doornik, a sister of the bride and Pat Arm- strong a sister of the groom. Groomsman was Leo Medd, a brother of the groom, and ushers were Harold Van Doornik, a 'brother of. the You ain't tasted prita _ rO 'til you've tasted ours IM SEAFORTH-AYR-CAMBRIDGE IN Axial Flow Combines DEMONSTRATION IN WFlllE BEANS Mon., & Tues., September 12 & 13 [Weather permitting] 1 p.m. at farms adjoining Vincent's Seaforth Store. COMBINE SEMINAR Monday Sept:'12 8 p.m. At Vincent's Seaforth Setup Centre See and hear how these new Axial Flow machines operate. Factory reps will answer any questions using a cutaway model 111 SEAFORTH 527-0120 di bride, and Bill Henderson a friend of the groom. Following a reception at the Seaforth Legion Hall, the couple left for a wedding trip through the United States. The newly weds will reside at 55.Goderich Street, Seaforth. C'LINTQN NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, SE,PTEMBE1R 8,1977—PAPE 15 Deceaged sold his farm to RCAF for Base Norman Tyndall The man who sold his farm in 1941 to thek,RCAF to become the Clinton `Air Force Base died on August 29. Norman Tyndall, a lifetime resident of the area died in his residence at 96 H urort Street Clinton from a heart attack. He was in his 76th year. (continued from page 2 and Carl Payne had an in- teresting day on Saturday when they attended the Steam Engine Era Display at Milton. Holy Communion .was administered by Rev. G.A. Anderson of St. Paul's Anglican Church`. The flowers were in memory of the late Jean and Robert Middleton and placed there by the family. Mr. and Mrs. John McAllister have returned from a three week trip to the Atlantic provinces and Eastern United States. Safe driving is a family affair. Mr. Tyndall was born on October 31, 1900 to Lorne and Leonora (Stevens) Tyndall in Hullett Township. He lived there until 1924 when he married Hilda Forbes of Hullett Township. Ip 1925 he moved to Tuckers'mith Township until he sold his farm to the RCAF, then moved to Clinton. After selling his farm, he worked as a pumpman at the Base. He was also a member of the Ontario, Street United Church. M r. , Tyndall was predeceased- by his wife, and is survived by his son Arthur of Beaconsfield, Quebec and two grandsons. Funeral services were held at 'Ball's Funeral Home on August . 31 with Rev. J. Oestreicher in charge. Interment . followed at the Clinton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don and Murray Forbes, Harvey Stewart, Harold ,Kith an'd, Lorne Tyndall Flower bearers were Mervin 'Batkin, John Merrill, Cliff Proctor and Len Wilson. MEMORIAL SERVICE In Memory Of MAY RANCE MACKINNON Daughter of Thomas and' Net Jackson Niece of William and Clara Jackson Will Be Held In ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Sunday, Sept. 11 at 4:30 p.m. Rev. 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