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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-09-06, Page 16- • su,T...m.pg...g, ,1979 Smouldering ruins left after blaze A Monday morning fire completely destroyed a barn qn a farm owned by Jack Tarnblyn on the 12th concesOon of Hullett Township, one mile north of Londesboro. The Blyth Fire Department answered the call sent in by Mr. Tamblyn after he discovered a fire in the straw mow. Firemen were unable to save the barn and some 125 pigs were lost in the blaze. Neighbors were able to remove a portion of the barn and rescued some 79 tons of grain. Although some of the grain is full of cinders and damaged by smoke, it can still be used as feed for cattle. No damage estimates or cause has been established and the Tamblyns were partially covered by insurance. (News -Record photo) the 1/4 Dora Shobbrook, editor J 1/4 leade News - Sympathy i extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee, Mir, and Mrs. Gordon Radford, Mr. and Mrs.. Len Radford'and families on the death of their brother Bill Radford of Blyth, who died in Vic- toria Hospital, London on September 1. Bert Shobbrook was admitted.. to Clinton hospital on August 30. A number of WI members and friends enjoyed seeing the Huron Country Playhouse performance The Sound of Music, on August 27. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Radford, Kathy and Kevin spent a few days last week in Niagara PrIlls with Mr rind Mrs. Still healthy and happy after 50 years together by 'Shelley McPhee Who knows what may hayp hap- pened if young Hattie Gray 'hadn't stood in the rays of the sun. Perhaps it is just superstition, but nevertheless some -luck has travelled, with Hattie and her husband of 50 years, Edwin Wood. It has .been a good, understanding marriage. The children were born and raised with little difficulty and work on the farm has always been profitable enough to comfortably maintain the family. The have - been by-passed of any major tragedy in their lives and - -thankfully have enjoyed good health. Perhaps Hattie's cousin knew what she was doing when she pushed the young,bride-to-be into the faint rays of -sunlight on that dull August 28 day, 50 years ago. "Happy is the bride that the sun shines on," she called out as Hattie and'her family stood on the front lawn of their Hullett Township home, waiting for the marriage ceremony to begin. And happy the.bride has remained If the faces aren't familiar, you've probably heard these names before, Hattie and Edwin Wood. Although the Woods aren't predominant figures in municipal politics, nor have they accomplished any world shattering feats, the couple is more than well-known in Hullett Township. Both are life-long residents of the township and are active in many community events. The community in turn paid tribute to the couple recently when they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. (News -Record photo), The readers write Glasses were used Dear Editor: I collect eye glasses for missionary use and also mail Sunday School and Vacation Bible School kits to anydne who wants them. nut on Friday evening, May 18 this year, the house next door to me was vandalized, then my store and apar- tment set bn fire and Compl7ly destroyed. The building in which the Sunday School literature is stored was not destroyed. But everything else was. All names and addresses were burned. So if any of you were expecting a letter of thanks for the parcels of 'eye glasses you sent, or if you wrote for Sunday School literature, please write again. Luckily two weeks before the fire, most of the eye glasses were given to 'the Chatham Lions Club, the used stamps to Operation Mobilization, and the bOOks to the Heather Club of the Chatharn Public Hospital: But so much was lost which can never be replaced. 1 am so glad most of my riches are wherd moths and rust do notcgrrupt nor fire destroy or ruin. Death and fire leave sithilar feelings of voidness and emptiness. Where there was so much, suddenly there is nothing. But once again we realize the most effective solution to crime control is a spiritual awakening. Will you agree in prayer with me for the salvation of those who caused this tragedy? So please write again...I am con- tinuing to collect eye glasses, used stamps and hearing aids for Missions, and am still mailing out Sunday School literature. Mrs. Geraldine Schell, Charing Cross, Ontario NOP 1G0 since that Wednesday afternoon. It's not that life has been handed down on a silver platter. On the contrary, life has been good to the Woods only because they enjoy and believe in simple pleasures. While some money is necessary to survive, the couple does not dwell on material wealth. - "It doesn't matter if we make much money," said Edwin, who still runs a beef operation. "We only want to keep busy." No great pleasure is found in travelling for the active couple, other than a trip to visit their daughter Lois in Toronto or son Bob in Wingham, and their sevengrandchildren. The Woods are true homebodies. In fact it would be difficult to even convince the couple to sell their farmhouse and move into a new residence in Lon- desboro, only a mile aw,ay. "How much better would we be living in town?" Hattie asked rhetorically. "We're situated so well here. We're close to the road, we can see everything and, we don't have neighbors living two feet away." "There's nothing different I would like to do," Edwin agreed. "I'll stay om your neighbors Doug Radford, Monica and Dawn. • Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scott and Julie of God,erich and Mrs. Jim Scott Srnspent a few days last week ' at Lion's Head, visiting cousins Mr. and Mrs. Nor man Thompson. They also travelled to Manitoulin Island. Mr. and Mrs. John Dieon, Christopher, Micki and Bobby of Clinton, visited on Saturday night with their grandmother Mrs. Jim Scott Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook spent two days last week with their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ross Millson and family here and do what I still do as long as I can." The brick farmhouse, the barn, and surrounding land is truly home for the couple and it has been that way since their lives began. Hattie was born and raised only a short distance away. "Just across two fields," Edwin. noted, glancing out the window. New and old friends were heartily welcomed in the Wood's, friendly fashion at -a special open house to celebrate their "anniversary on September 5. The celebration took place, naturally, in the familiar surroundings of the Wood's home and some 150 people came to honor the couple. As well, a special meal was given by the Londesboro WI for 30 members of the Wood family to help celebrate the golden anniversary. "The whole thing,didn't seem like a big deal to us, but our family wanted - to celebrate it," Hattie admitted. ' . "We didn't even think of our 50th anniversary. We've always just worked along and the years go by so fast when you're healthy and con- tent," Hattie explained, glancing a knowing smile ather husband. Constance notes By Mary Merner Mrs. Jim Thompson and baby daughter Cheryl Lynne returned home on Wednesday from Seaforth Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley attended the Kincardine Fall Fair on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Preszcator, Christine, Lisa, Christopher and Gregory spent the weekend camping at the Old Homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Merner of RR 2 Drumbo visited on Saturday with " Mr. and Mrs. Carl Merner, Sandy, Julie, Michael and Shelley. Peter Dimaline and Grant Morgan of Clinton spent the weekend visiting -in Hamilton with Miss Trudy Dimaline and with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hope and Julie. Mr. and Mrs. George Murray and family of Cambridge spent the Labor Day weekend at their summer home in McKillop. They held a Murray family gathering on Sunday at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Terence Hunter of Colborne Township visited on Sunday with the Jim Thompson and John Thompson families. A family picnic was h -'held on Sunday at the Clinton Conservation Area to honor Ross and Bonnie Jewitt on the occasion of their 10th wedding anniversary. Those attending included Mrs. Ella Jewitt; Mr. and Mrs. , Ken Jewitt of Seaforth; Mr. and 'Mrs. William Dowson and John of Varna; Mr. and. Mrs. John Jewitt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Jewitt and Kathy of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Preszcator, Bill, Debbie ,and Michael, Larry and Steven Jewitt of Toronto; Mrs. Elma Jewitt, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Jewitt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gary, Jewitt and family, all of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Glew and boys of Dorchester; Mr. and Mrs. Bev Jewitt and Craig of Woodstock; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Snell of Londesboro and their family. Mr. Carl Merner, Sandy, Julie, Michael and Shelley spent Sunday with Mr. an.d Mrs. Allan Merner of RR 2, Drumbo. Sharon Thompson left on Tuesday for college in Toronto, where she will attend Humber College this year. Mrs. Bill Storey ac- companied Mrs. Hugh Flynn on Sunday when they visited at Huronview. with Ephriam Clarke, Luella Norris and Mrs. McPherson. Smile We may not return,the affection of those who like us, but we always respect their good judgement. The only safe thing to do behind a person's back is pat it. In A Vtk .4= A.\ • -1, =') C.A P • • , iscorning Sty in Woodstock. • Miss Helen Anderson of Toronto ' sink • the weekend With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Anderson. Bob and Cathy Vella from Nova Scotia are visiting their mother, Joy Vella and their sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ian Hulley. Mrs. Norma Wyborn of Calgary and Mrs. Nancy Noonon of Brandon have been , visiting the former Hill and Snell relatives in this area. Mrs-. Allen Shaddick attended the funeral of her aunt Mrs. Elmer Walkom in Toronto on Saturday. Mrs. Don Habhock of Essex is spending a few days with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddick. Mr. and Mrs. 9ordon Shobbrook, Darrell and Diana attended the wedding on Saturday of Kevin Adams and Connie McGlynn in Teeswater. Miss Lloy Shaddick of Kitchener spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddick. She had just returned home from a month's vacation to the western provinces. WI update The WI World Affairs meeting will be held on September 12 at 8 pm in the hall. The roll call will ask members to describe their favorite doll or country they would like to see. Members will be asked to submit their recipes for the cook book and the evening's guest speaker will be Mrs. Frank Fingland from Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotisineau, Donald, Jirn and Tammic of Sault Ste. Marie spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Alexander. • Mrs. Florence Cart- wright, John and Claude visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Mae Rinn in Belgrave. She also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Cartwright, Donna and Patricia from London. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hamilton from Moorefield. t 1, United Arws Regular Sunday porninz services resumed at the Lon- desboro United Church following the holiday season. Harry Snell and Jack Tamblyn greeted the congregation, while Laurel Duizer, Cheryl Lyon, Kathy Radford and Suzanne Tamblyn were the ushers. Rev: Scott announced that the service of bap- tism would be held this Sunday. Barbara Bosman made the request that More choir, members are needed, with practices to be held after the church services. - The children's story was entitled Not Quitting and the junior teachers were Cathy McDougall and Donna Shaddick. The choir sang a special selection, led by 'organist Mrs. Bosman. Rev. Scott's message was Our Labor For God and What God Has Done For Us. ' DRAPER BROTHERS AND REID LTD. The Old Piano and Organ Factory Clinton, Ontario 482-9702 PIANOS AND PIANO BENCHES FOR SALE PIANOS AND ORGANS REPAIRED AND REFINISHED WE ALSO REPAIR AND REFINISH " ANTIQUE FURNITURE, HEIRLOOMS AND FAMILY TREASURES GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS 0/ TEAR 1 Vas 70 TERMS ANNUM, PAYMImS 0 7/8 % MONTHLY 1 Rates Subject to Change without notice p. 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