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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1969-09-18, Page 16a QI -+" Wirt ]Warn Advance -Times. Thuz$da , Se t. 18, 1968 STRUGGLING INTO THAT tall saddle is Mark Cook, a Grade 1I1 pupil in Belgrave. Julaine Anderson, a student .of F. E. Madill Secondary School, spent a busy afternoon giving children free rides at the Belgrave School Fair. last Wednesday,— ,A -T Photo. The Observation Post BY THE OLD GUNNER All seems to be -in readiness for our week -end at Ipperwash. A real good turn out is expect- ed. So far, our returns from questionnaires..sent to all ranks indicates that we may exceed our crystal ball forecast of 80, all ranks. There is a matter of some very fine timing and footwork to be done by 100 Bty in Listo- wel. They are to accomplish two events in one week -end. The annual classification and pay parade at Ipperwash, then Capt. Ted Smith's wedding. There , is no doubt that it will be done in fine fashion. The Gunners are noted for being ver- satile; er- ;. satile... �E. The transport situation has not improved a, bit. The possi- .bility exists that we may have to run a shuttle service with the few vehicles we have left that are operational. At long last, we may be get. - ting our replacement Perman- ent Quartermaster Assistant (PQMA) from the Regular Force, in the .person of one Warrant Officer Len Barton, RCOC. Len is, now stationed at Cdn. Forces. Station, Cobourg. The unit has not been told officially, and the posting is not supposed to take effect until 17 Nov. 69. However, WO Barton dropped into the -Armoury last week, and WO Morin has had some discus- sion with officials at HQ, west- ern Ontario District, regarding the matter.. WO Barton would like to get going immediately and the unit would like to,have him here immediately. Len is married with three. children, a boy 14 and twogirls, 12 and 11. .He hails originally from England and is now in his 20t12: year of service with the Cdn.' Forces. Len has served with the Prinoess Patricia's Cdn. Light Infantry. He also served with PPCLI in Korea where he • was very severely wounded, which caused his transfer from the PPCLI to the Royal Canadi- an Ordance Corps. He is most interested in coming here to serve 21 Field Regiment. T o quote him,. "This will be my first::.exPerience-wuith theme ilirla and I am interested in them and their.prohlems,," BLUEVALE CLUB BLUEVALE--Thefirst meet- ing of the Bluevale I, 4-H Club was held at the home of Mrs. James Darling. The name of this project is called Needle- craft. Seven members repeat- ed the 4-H pledge to open the meeting. It was followed by the election of officers. The leader, Mrs. Mathers, discussed the requirements of the club and the contents of the record ; books. Mrs. Dar- ling gave notes on "The Story of Embroidery' and the group discussed colour schemes and the contents of the embroidery box. WITH BANNERS FLYING and dressed in shirts and ties 4'' the pupils of Belgrave, Blyth and Brussels schools start the parade to the 49th Schocil Fair last Wednesday. Turnout of both children and parents was excellent.---A-T Photo. Machans capture championship The most exciting game in the Industrial League finals was played at the local diamond last Thursday evening. Machan Hardware defeated Stanley - Berry Ltd. 9-8 in a very close contest. Fine pitching by both pitch- ers and home run slams by Ken Saxton and Berry Fryfogle help- ed .to tighten the excitement. The win for the Machan Hardware crew gave them the third victory needed to clinch the championship finals and the Industrial Championship trophy. This same club finished the regular. season in first place, winning the Beaver Lumber tro- phy, a new award donated by the local Beaver Lumber Com- pany management. Both awards will be presented to the Machan Hardware team at the. Industrial League banquet and dance. on October 17th. The hard-working Industrial League executive would like to thank the many fans who sup- ported the league all summer... • 45.0 LADY CURLERS EXECUTIVE MEETS The executive of the Whig, tram Ladies' Curling Club met at the home of the president, Mrs. Allan Hafermehl on Mon. day afternoon. Many activi- ties for the t~oming season were discussed. Tentative date for the opening pot luck luncheon was set for Monday, November 3rd. DONNYBROOK Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Thomp- son and family of Listowel vis- ited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thompson and family. Mr. William Webster of St Helens, Mrs. Mitchell of To- ronto, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hen- derson and family of Bruce - field, Miss Diane Chamney of Stratford General Hospital visi- ted with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Chamney and family on Sun - day. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Camp- bell of London were at her, home on Sunday and at Wing - ham Hospital to see her father, Charles Jefferson, who is a pa- tient there. register ltober 1 'soderieh Power Squdron, which aims to serve, the need4. of all the boatsmen of the Coun- ty of Huron, is planning to op. crate safe boating courses for the second successive yeaar.. Registration for all reo arses will take place in Goderich Dis- trict Collegiate Institute on Wed nesday evening, October 1st, commencing at seven o'clock, according to an announcement by Dr. G. F. Mills, Goderich, commander of the Squadron. Classes, will be held in the same place throughout the fall and winter season every Wed - nesday evening, with appropri- ate Christmas -New Year's vaca- tion, until March 1970 when fi- nal examinations will be held. Ladies and youths are eligible as well as men, The Piloting examination must. be passed before a person is eligible for membership in Canadian Power Squadrons. This is described as "a national asso- ciation of boatmen working to promote safety afloat by means DATSUN 4 ,:corrioa M,a $ikley $ennett,TOM"' to, spent the week -end; with Mrs 4114 KO,. Chester Bennett. Mt, and.:, Harold King spent the week -end at South- anptgn. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Slack of Harnilton visited Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Ed- gar. - Mr, and 'Mrs. Mac Newton and Mr, and Mrs.. Jack Bennett visited Mr,, and Mrs, William Hart Of Oshawa on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bennett attended the fly.in at Peterborough. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Agar and Ronald and Miss Donna Westgate of Watford, Mr. and of a course of instruction in boating topics. " It is a strictly non-profit organization and its officers and .instructors serve without remuneration. Goderich Power Squadron was chartered on June 14, 1969, and now boasts 27 members of all ranks from various Huron County centres including God- erich, Clinton, Wingham and Blyth. ' 'Mrs, 'Daxid CUIP444.138. zton, and M,% .Ela Mitchell of Ripley spent the week -pend with Mr, and Mrs,. Robert Searson Mrs,,, Roy Gowdy and Mrs. Raymond Gowdy spent Saturday in Kite tepw - Mrs. Glad Edgar and M f Birks Robertson, T'eeswater, iced Sunday with Mx, and Mrs. Howard Ritchie and Mr, and ):airs. Percy Greenwood of Durr - ham Mr. and Mrs. James Austin, Elmira, visited Sunday at the home of Mrs, William Austin. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. McIn- nes, Mrs, Norman Wade, Mrs. Gordon Underwood and M r s. John Dinsmore attended the Or- ange Service in Fordwich United Church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tiffin of Wingham and Mr. and Mrs. Or- ville Tiffin of Whitechurch vis- ited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mclnnes. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown and Jean spent the week -end• at the Doon Pioneer Village antique car meet. Several . ► . entertOnocir On Monday the mesa of :+e lAfingharn Oolf Club entertains ed guests horn i istowel, Walks erton, and Kincardine for an :af, ternocn of golf., In the fit flight the wins iters were Mxs Mary OW* of Listowel low gtwn and Mrs. Wilk 4 til In of Listowel low net. Winners in the 36 handicap di- vision were Kathy Banners .an of Kincardine* jow gross and Mrs Evelyn Henry. Kincardine, low net, Other winners were Mts.. Wil- ma Kerr of Wingham, Mrs. Jean Hilbert, Wingharn, Mrs. Flor- ence Dixon, Walkerton, Mrs. Agnes Wingfield, Wingharn, Mrs. -Betty Wallace, Kineard- ine, Mrs. Helen Ross, Kincard- ine, Mrs. Kay Connors, Listo- wel and Mrs. Mary Lloyd, Wing - ham. 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