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Clinton News-Record, 1979-12-06, Page 12Although passing motorists may have been alar- burn down an old barn on his small farm. The' med, there was nothing to worry about last Thur- . burning went off well without any trouble. (News- - sday morning as Herman Van Baaren of Hullett Record photo) Township took adavatage of the right conditions to Tractor Pullers elect officers The annual meeting of the Western Ontario Tractor Pullers Association was held last Sunday in the. Auburn Community Memorial Hall at 1:30 p.m. with approximately 40 members and guests present. An election of officers produced the following: President - Ralph Thede of Port Elgin; first vice- president - Harvey Holland of Clinton; second vIce-president - Jim Middleton of RR3 Clinton; secretary - Carol Dutot of RR3 Clinton; and treasurer - Mrs. Laura Popp qf RR1 Auburn. A discussion of rules and classes followed and it , was decided by the memberto have the following classes: 5500, 7500, 9500, open; one truck class; and 7000 pound, 8000, 11000, 14000, 17000 stock classes. It was decided to have a dynometer at these pulls and to check the top three pullers in each class, also at the discretion of the pullers , plus the executive. The banquet is set for January 26, 1980 in the Lucknow Community Centre with tickets at $20 per couple for supper and dance to music supplied --by Star Trek. Anyone wishing tickets, call 526- 7723 or 482-3350 or any member of Western Ontario Tractor Pullers Association. While mom, Anne Lavis of Clinton enjoyed a cup of tea and come cookies, her young daughter Kathy, five months, curiously watched all the action at,the Brucefield UCW bazaar on Saturday afternoon. (News -Record photo) Bayfield Ever Youngs The Ever Young Club met last Thursday evening with a good at- tendance. The President chaired the meeting. • Thelma Utter took the minutes and Dorothy Cox gave the treasurer's report. The upcoming Christmas dinner' plans were finalized and it is to be held in St. AndreW's !United Church. Several birthdays were recognized and members paid their dues. A few games of euchre were enjoyed. Cliff Utter claimed high prize and Lloyd Makins low, Eileen Cleave was high and Belle Reid low. Violet Carter had most lone hands. The Ever Young Club sponsored a busload of people of all ages to the Coyle's Factory Outlet at Tillsonburg onMonday. They had dinner at Simcoe and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful display of lights there. The bus was very mach alive on the journey home with carol singing and the old songs, under the leadership of Clair Merner. Had a wonderful day! Bayfield Garden Club The December meting bf the Bayfield Garden Club will be held in the Municipal Building on Monday night, December ' 10th at 8 p.m. Guest speaker Tini St. LoUiS of 'Rairitree', Clinton will describe the art - of creating decorative arratgements, ' He will alsd assist memberS who bring-, material to mitke . their ,ovvn arra gethentS. Members are eminded to bring door arrangenient for Which/ the peesideita 'Mrs. DOA, Hunter, will award a special prize for the one judged to be the best. Health. Clinic The Bayfield Village Clinic will be held on irdesday, December 12th at 2 p.m. in the Municipal Building. For in- formation about the aids offered 1 by the C hide, is ease phone the Cl nton Mee. The number i 482- 3416. At Ptieblito OX The Auburn Knox United Church Women held their general meeting on November 28 with the Sunshine group in charge. Devotions were led by Mrs. Jack Armstrong, assisted by. Mrs. Gerald McDowell. The theme was "Worry; Anxiety and Bus y -nes". The " hymn, Thou Hidden, Source of Calm Repose" was sung with . Mrs. Emmerson Rodger .as pianist. Passages of scripture from Phillipians, Chapter 4 and Matthew 6 were read as were the poems entitled, "today and Creed for the Discouraged". A Japanese version of the 23rd Psalm, a meditation on the theme and a prayer poem, "Slow Me Down, Lord" UCW support f were included in the worship service. Mrs. John Hildebrand gave a report on the Aima College School for Leaders Conference in St. Thomas which she had attended. The theme was "To Discover, a New Joy" and she commented on the special fellowship expe,rieneed . at .the • conference, The vice-president, Mrs. Peter Verbeek, conducted the business and opened with a poem, • "Which Are You?"' The minutes were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Thomas Jardin. The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Oliver Anderson. A Christmas meeting is planned for December 12 for both units. Members agreed to ,the AUBURN CEleanor Bradnock, editor ) advocate Families meet for Christmas evening A decorated Christma tree, lighted candles in the windows, boughs o evergreen, red poin settias and othe decorations made the Auburn Community Memorial Hall an at tractive place for the annual Family Night sponsored by the Auburn Women's Institute and the Auburn Horticultural •Society. Mrs. Dorothy Grange, president of the Hor- \ticultural Society, welcomed all and Mr. Richard Hawley pronounced the grace. About 105 persons sat down to a bountiful smorgasbord supper. Mrs. Greg Park led in a lively sing -song. Lorie and Stephen Millian played severAll selections on their electric guitar and ukulele and also sang a- duet accompanied by their mother, Mrs. Barry Millian. Mrs. Grange in- troduced the newcomers to the community who were present: Mr. and Mrs. Al Luna and family, Mr, and Mrs. John Blok and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hawley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mason and family and Mrs. Art Forler. Mrs. Grange called Mr. and Mrs. Ri:As Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ball to the platform and presented them all with Service Diplomas from the Department of Ontario Horticultural Societies for their out- standing work with the village flowerbeds and the horticultural float which won first prize in the parade at the time of Auburn's 125th birthday party. A mime on "Fly in my vp" was acted out by gffrcy Andrews and. Frank Slater. Ross Robinson played two mouth organ solos, ac- companied by Mrs. Greg Park. A review of the har penings taking place in 1979 during Auburn's 125th birthday party was s given in the form of a skit. Mrs. Oliver f Anderson and Mrs. - Eleanor Bradnock r reminisced about the important events during the year and several - persons acted the other parts. Mrs. Dorothy Grange pretended -to be planting flower -beds and Brent Andrews planted the red maple • tree. Sharon Glousher acted out the part of a member of the Tweedsmuir History Book committee with a camera, taking pictures for the presentation, Auburn As It Was. The village flower baskets required watering and this was acted out by Darcy Andrews. Sharon Glousher led a small dog on a leash and Brent Andrews cleaned up behind it. -The judging of the beauty queens was acted out by Lorie Cartwright as Miss Blyth, Sharon Glousher as Miss Auburn, Angela Schneider as Miss Londesboro and Frank Slater, as the prize winner, Miss Completely. Mrs. Ross Andrews came in and carried out the judging and they placed a decorated paper bag over his head. The parade, which took place during the heaviest rain of the year, was acted out by Brent Andrews in hip waders and a rain coat. The in- visible float of the Women's Institute (which stalled due to the rain and didn't make the parade route) was 'acted out by Angela Schneider. The. horticultural float was acted out by Ian Andrews on a small tractor pulling a.small decorated wagon with Jennifer Stadelmann among the -flowers and foliage on the wagon. The beard growing contest was acted out by Brent Andrews with the most colourful beard, Darcy Ahdrews with the scruffiest and Ian Andrews with the best groomed. Best Interest 12 SEMI-ANNUAL OR QUARTERLY We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered oh Guaranteed Investment Certificates. I `Subjett to change iser-Kneaie irisUtante Agency Inc. EXE ER GRA NO BEND CLINTON 235- 420 238-8484 • 4824747 To lively music, the shirt-tail parade was acted out by all who had taken part in the presentation and each brought a friend from the audience and did a square dance on the plat fit!' rr, $110 delight of everyone. Mrs. Ross Andrews helped with the stage arrangements and decorating. Mrs. Grange closed the evening with the singing of the Queen. continue the support of a foster Chad' at Pueblito for another year. Annual::: reports were presented by the various conveners and a new ste • slate of officers for 1980- 1981 was read, Mrs, Peter Verbeek is to he the new president. Names were drawn to form new units. ert Marsh dies Funeral services were held Friday, November 30 for Bert Marsh who passed away in Victoria Hospital on November 28 after an illness of a few weeks. He was in his 90th year. He was born in Hullett Township He was a farmer and a very talented man. He was well known for his outstanding penmanship. He is survived by his wife, the former Dora Mogridge; three daughters, Dr, Helen Marsh of Madison, Wisconsin, Mrs. Howard (Hune) Wallace. of Brampton and Betty of Burlington; two gran- dchildren; and a brother, Will Marsh of Huronview. The funeral was con- ducted by Mr. Richard Hawley and interment was in Ball's Cemetery. Tuckersmith removes. • from page 7 pickup and two special trash pickups in May and October, as well •as a Christmas tree pickup. Taxpayers slow in paying their taxes will be charged an extra quarter percent in January, bringing the rate from one percertt to one and one-quarter percent per month, or to 15 percent per year, up from 12 percent. Council agreed to accept an offer from the Town of Clinton that the two municipalities meet to discuss recreation - the co-operation and co- ordination of recreation programs. Deputy Reeve Robert Bell said, "I think we Village news and notes Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bennett of Amherstburg visited recently with Mr. Bennett's aunt, Mrs. Elva Straughan. Winners at the weekly euchre party held Tuesday evening in the Community Memorial Hall last week were: novelty - Mrs. Lillian Letherland; high lady - Mrs. Robert Turner; low lady - Wendy Powell; high man -Ted Mills; and low man - Elliott Lapp. \There were 10 tables in Olay. Arch Jardin of Ajax returned hofne on the weekend after spending a week's holiday with his brother, Tom Jardin and Mrs. Jardin. • The winner of the Auburn and District Lions Club Lottery draw last week was Lawrence Witson of 90 .Waterloo Street, Goderich with ticket numb142. The confinunity is pleased to report that Arnold Craig has returned home from University Hospital where he was a patient for about six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williams of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs. Williams' brother, Donald Cartwright, Mrs. Cartwright and family. Allan McDougall and Angie of Sudbury and Andy Belanger of Azilda visited on the weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. Mrs. Lillian Hallarri, co-ordinator of the annual Christmas pageant to be presented in Knox United Church on December 24, has given out the parts and will be rehearsing soon. Look for further details in the next week or two. • Smile People_ who don't know whether they are coming or going are usually in the biggest hurry to get there. • should attend a meeting to let them know what we have to offer, and see what they have to offer." The meeting was ad- journed shortly after midnight Wednesday morning. A social Waft was enjoyed with MM. Jack Armstrong, Mrs, Geral4 McDowell, Mrs, Ruhr Koopmans, Mrs. OrV411 McPhee and Mrs, Kell- neth McDougall as 'hostesses. urptiOe wife Available in 36' and 48" widths. . . . in old bathrooms, basements or additions. 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