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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-07-09, Page 18PAGE 18—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, Y 9 , 1981 Meet Benjie, he's the latest pet to find a home through the Clinton News -Record's Adopt - A -Pet service. An apparant orphan, Benjie came to the• Clinton home of Paul Kerrigan more than four weeks ago, and the Kerrigans have been successful in finding their house guest a permanent residence. (Shelley McPhee photo) West Wawanosh man dies William Lutz died sudden- ly at his home in West Wawanosh on June 28 in his 81st year. He was the hus- band of the late Marjorie (Newman) Lutz, who predeceased him in 1963 and the dear father of Mrs. Charles (Mary) Elliott of Thedford, Mrs. Worthy (Shirley) McNee of Westfield, Mrs. Charles (:Rosemarie) Allison of Goderich, Mrs. Adolf (Gloria) Aszmies of St. Thomas, Joy. of Goderich, and Betty, Bill and Ted au at home., He was the dear brother of Mrs. Gordon (Hannah) Henrich of St. Jacobs, Mrs. Frank (Beth) Jarvis of St. Catharines, Mrs. Claude (Mellie) 1calbfleisch of Kitchener and Robert. Lutz of Alamada, California. Also .ving him are , 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one granddaughter, Marjorie Elliott in 1963 and one sister and three brothers. A funeral service was held at the Tasker Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 30 at 2 p.m. with Mr. Richard Hawley of- ficiating. Interment was in Ball's cemetery. Pallbearers were grand- sons Doug McNee and Bill, Dick, Ron, Ed and Brian Elliott. Flowerbearers were grandsons Dan McNee, Scott Allison and Rob Aszmies. Cemetery honors 55 years The 55th annual memorial service was held last Sunday at Ball's cemetery. The ser- vice was in the charge of Knox United Church with their minister, Mr. Richard W. Hawley, B.A. in charge. Registration was in the charge of Mrs. Stanley Ball and Mr. Ball, chairman of ,the Trustee Board. Mrs. Donald Kai of Oakville was the organist. Two trios were sung by Mrs. Margaret Kai, Mrs. Nancy Park and Mrs. Donna Lynn Assem. The of- fering was received by Stanley Ball and Dennis Pen - found. Mr. Hawley gave an in- spiring message speaking on the old and the new. He urg- ed all to a more mature life and to live a closer, richer life with God. He said as God closes one door, he opens two windows and he asked all to live a more Christian life and have a good and honest life with God. In his prayers, he remembered all who had been laid to rest during 1980. They were Robert Gordon Adams, Anna Loretta Wagner, Vernice Marie Stanbury, Wilfred Freeman Plunkett, Reta Louise Reid, Mary Gladys Hallam, the Reverend Harold John Snell, Benjamin • Elmer Debold, William Leonard Empey and George William Hallam. .. Relatives and friends were present from Toronto, Tavistock, Wingham, Mit- chell, London, Clinton, Bluevale, Oakville, Edmon- ton, Guelph, Kitchener and Vernons B.C. Bayfieid historian. .Bear about ilie-y in- the last century eventually became a part of the Bailey Farm. King's Farm was 20 acres' south of this.. The brick house was torn down in 1928 and later this property was purchased by R.S. Blair. The next farm belonged to Harry Gilpin and the story was told of his three little daughters who played hooky from school. There absence resulted in everyone turning out to seek them and eventually.. the miscreants were discovered - hiding in a pig bin! Describing the area now occupied by the Pitt's property, Mrs. Blair told the story of the previous owners' three daughters who had played house and' planted flowers there directly across the . gully and now Paul Btipyan Camp. One of these daughters also remembered a visit from a relative who travelled by oxcart"as there were then no roads. At one time too, a woollen mill had existed directly below the Pitt's present home which 'had been operated by a Mr. Logan. Kathleen Elliott, who later became the wife of Bishop Townsend was born at the farm south of the Pitts. The last farm in the vicinity had belonged to Mr. Wm. Woods, a keen gardener, evidence of which was still apparent since the spring flowers he had planted 80 years ago continued to reproduce themselves. Part of the everyday life included the beach where the farmers with their. horses would gather sufficient wood to keep them supplied all through the winter months. Other frequent visitors to the beach were the French families from St. Joseph, who follwing their church service on Sundays, would ride out with horse and buggy. spending happy times picnicking and dan- cing on a level plateau, their infants asleep in the shade. Mrs. Blair's father had been told by one of these people that when the first French settlers came to the area the only other people "around were Indians, and there had eventually been some in- termarriage. The Great Storm of 1860 also figured in these reminiscences, including the boat which was washed ashore below Huron Church Camp. Three of the sur- vivors were cared for at what is now the Sugar Bush Inn. Another story con- cerned the eagles which nested in the tallest tree in the area. One eaglet was captured and kept by one of the Stinson family. Sub- sequently a neighbor with a game cockerel decided to match his bird against the eagle. The result - the eagle made short work of his adversary. and presumably the owner retired to prepare chicken soup for dinner! It was inevitable that many, of the audience were stimulated by these stories and some amusing anec- dotes followed Mrs. Blair's talk.rs: Elva Metcalf recouhted some ofcher own family history of the Dewar family who emigrated from Scotland and settled in the area circa -1842. Part of their original holdings had remained in the family until quite recently. Referring to The weather relented at the lad minute last.' Wed- nesday when members of the Bayfield Historical Society met for a picnic lunch at the home of -the Rev. and Mrs. Douglas Pitts. Some 46 people were present in- cluding Canon. Paull who had been discharged., from hospital on the previous day. A welcoming sight were the pot luck contributions - a sumptuous display ranging from a variety of savouries and salads to mountains of freshly picked strawberries, cream pies and cakes. Official business was curtailed with the exception of .next month's" special event. Program Convenor, Mrs. Peg Willock reminded all present of the visit of the S.S: Bayfield on 25th July. Starting with a sail past the crew will be welcomed and entertained by the village, and there will also be . a parade including local groups led by Legion Pipe Band from Clinton. Bayfield Iioness• will be responsible for catering and 'lunch tickets, available from. Gra ha rn's Store will cost $2. Comfortably replete the audience then relaxed while Mrs. Jessie Blair recalled for them some of the history of the area; which she had known all her life. This meant a return to the end of the last century and covered the area bounded' by Cameron,and Lidderdale, moving wst to Lake Huron. Recalling the Bailey Farm with excellent soil and poor drainage Mrs. Blair told of the days when the water followed the plough up and down the furrows in late autumn. However, there were advantages' since the barn was built over a low spot, and the water which ran into a gully at the back carried out a natural cleaning process. In later years a floor laid in the barn provided an excellent and well patronized dancing floor. On the site of the McDougall's present home was a further 10 acres owned by Mike Miller, which Auburn news... • from page 15 Emerson Rodger and Mrs. Rodger. Mrs. Eileen Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. J.G. McIntosh, all of London visited this past week with Mrs. Frances Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Elliott of Mississauga visited on the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Miller. Mrs. Mary Rollinson and her son, Murray Rollinson returned home on Sunday after visiting with the former's daughter and sister, Mrs. Alfred Weston and Mr. Weston in Toronto. Visitors with Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nicholson of Seaforth, Mrs. Hugh Bennett of Port Albert and Mr. and Mrs. John Stadelrnann, Christine, Rhonda and Jennifer of Blyth. 47. Card of thanks SAUNDERCOCK 1 would like to thank my family rolativac anti friontrc who called. sent cards. flowers and fruit and get well wishes while I was in the hospital and since coming home. Also the .doctors and nurses. Laura Saundercock 27x JACKSON The family of the late Miss ytargaret .Jackson wish to thank relatives and friends for the kindness and sympathy shown them. Special thanks to Knox 1 (\ti. cards and visits to ( flnton Hospital. Lloyd Tasker. Richard Hawley and to o.vr.ryone at Fluronview --- 21 MPBEI. I. To my many friends in Clinton whre have been so kind in sending flowers and greetings during mc. recent illness. I thank yeti most sincerely A VP ry special thank you to firs. Baker h'lowers and Steele for their attention Also thanks to nurses on first floor Eva L. (amphell. Kincardine 27x A lot of people call fife - "The Survival of the Fittest". You know, a lot of people are right. 47. Card of thanks ELLIOTT The family of the late Melvin viu-44;0t. t,. �t,v the. -Y. relatives. neighbours and friends for the many acts of kindness. floral arrangements. memorial donations and cards of sympathy received during their bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Wilena Brown•. O'Connor Funeral Home. pallbearers and flower• bearers. Thank you to Goshen l C.W. for refreshments served after the funeral and for the many donations of food sent to the home Your thoughtfulness will always he remembered. Margaret Elliott and Family.- 27 KEYS Clayton and Sheila Keys would like to extend a special thanks to their ,families and friends for making their 25th Wedding Anniversary a memorable occasion Many thanks for the lovely gifts. cards and hest wishes Sincere thanks to Brian and Brenda for giving us an anniversary which we will never torget ano cner•tsn forever 27 • ('.i!YT F:LON 1 would Tike to say thank you to all who remembered me with cards. flowers and visits whsle in Clinton Hospital. a do t hanks to fir Newland. Rev ;. lick. RPv Farrell and nursing staff on first floor and not to forget the candy stripers Thanks Irene ('antelon • 27x the Informality regarding the recording of births when she was a.child, Mrs. Metcalf explained that the family took a little while to decide on a name. Consequently the registration of her birth is shown . merely as 'female infant'. Recalling another -, bad storms in 1913 Mrs. Metcalf described the barn • of • her parents which although .exposed had open doors at the front and back - so the storm went through Another of her memories included the lady who 'came' to do the sewing'. Boyhood recollections of Hayfield seemed still as, vivid as ever to Lorne Bamford who spent sum- mers' in camp with the Boy Scouts.. One night a fierce storm arose and the following morning ex- ploration of the beach revealed a nuniber of car- tons containing, beer and whiskey' According to Lorne these were duly collected by the lawful owners the following day. This informal gathering with delightful glimpses of the past was one more example of the way in which Bayfield Historical Society, pursues its objectives of retaining its local history for posterity. UCW study stewardship Stewardship was the theme of the June general meeting of Auburn Knox Unlited Church Women with the Reverend Roy Babstock of Stratford as speaker. He is the chairperson for Steward- ship • in the Huron -Perth Presbytery and outlined the.• many ways that a member can fill the stewardship obligations. The U.C.W. con- vener of stewardship, Mrs. Ross Dobie introduced the speaker and Mrs. Rick Hawley thanked him. The worship service on, 'To Those Who God Has Call- ed', was led by Mrs. Jack Armstrong, assisted by Mrs. Ruth Koopmans in scripture and prayer. The meditation was based on the theme, 'God Called'. -Mrs. Emerson Rodger was pianist for the hymns `Jesus Calls Us' and 'O Lord and Master of Us All'. A trio composed of Mrs. Greg Park, Mrs. Emerson Rodger and Mrs. Rick Hawley sang, 'Then I Met Jesus' The president, Mrs. Peter Verbeek conducted the business and the various reports were approved. Plans were made for the Vacation Bible school to be held July 6 to 10 and the serv- ing of Centennial dinners of Auburn slo-pitchers win Vanastra tourney Congratulations to Auburn slo-pitch ball team which won the B championship at the Vanastra slo-pitch tour- nament last weekend. Eight teams took part from Londesboro, Seaforth, St. Marys, Ingersoll, Drumbo, Zurich, Vanastra and Auburn. Lion president Steve Campbell is very grateful to those who went and played to make this championship possible; HANOVER HOLIDAY TOURS Come and join us on tour! MARITIME HIGHLANDS, EASTERN CANADA July 25, August 15, September S, 15 days. Includes motor coach transportation, 14 nights accommodation, .- of vtf =!!foo . ^. -.e e....m., Woodleigh Replicas Jeweils Country Gardens, dinner and breakfast at the Algonquin Resort, limited space. FROM $659.00 EXPLORE ONTARIO & QUEBEC July 10 8. 27, August 10 & 24, September 7, 15 days, in- cludes Motor coach transportation, 6 nights accom- modation, 1,000 islands boat cruise, admission to Upper Canada Village, tour Quebec City and Ottawa. FROM $279.00 AGAWA CANYON, MACKINAC ISLAND AND FRANKENMUTH Departs August 1 for 5 days, includes motor coach tran- sporatlon, all accomniodatiens, Agawa Canyon Train Excursion, Includes breakfast and lunch, chicken dinner in Frankenmuth. FROM $249.00 ST. LAWRENCE-GASPE BAY QUEBEC TOUR 3 days, deports August 3 & September 12, by Riviera Duloup Perm Rock and much more. FROM $439.00 NORTH COUNTRY AND MOOSONEE 4 days, departs J4ely 31 Includes motorcoach transpor- tation, 3 nights accommodation, 30,000 island boat cruise, Polar Boar express /train to Moosonee and return. FROM $188.00 FOR MEMBERSHIP CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT OR FOR FURTHER INFOR- MATION CALL HANOVER HOLIDAY TOURS 364-491i OR TOLL FREE 1-000-2114-S517. August 1 and September 3. Correspondence included a letter from United Church Fairfield Museum at Bothwell inviting tour visits from May to September; and a letter from Mrs. Donald Kai with a donation and thanking the U.C.W. members for serving at the birthday party for. Miss Margaret R. Jackson. The kitchen committee displayed new cooking uten- sils which they had 'recently purchased. Members of Unit One served lunch and a social hour was' enjoyed. Patricia L. Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Ball of 59 John Street, Clinton, graduated from Wilfred Laurier University on May 31st with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She was named to the Dean's Honor Roll for first-class academic standing: Patricia; is presently employed with the Perth County Board of Education. Joan Garrow, daughter of Thelma Ellerby and the late Gordon Garrow, graduated from Fanshawe College of Nurses, St. Thomas Campus, on June 29th. She has ac- cepted a position in the operating room at Victoria Hospital in London. NEED To KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR NEW COMMUNITY? Call • 9,4gollare 482-7389 Phone Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information. On Saturday, June 13 David Lear graduated from the woodwork design and manufacturing course at Conestoga College in Kit- chener. David was named to the president's honor list and was the recipient of the Bob Hoffman proficiency award. David has accepted a position with Interiors International Ltd., in Toronto. Tracy Denise Machan, daughter of Keith and. Audrey Machan of Auburn graduated from the Legal Secretarial Program at Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology in Scarborough on Friday, June 26th. She is presently employed at the Blyth Summer FestivaL Attending the graduation were her parents, as wen as Trudy Machanand Gary McPhee. APPLIANCE REPAIR Large or small, we'll fix them all... 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