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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-02-22, Page 6PAGE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22,1984 BiytS Townies sleep over for Thinking Day It was at the 4th International Conference ( U.S.A., 1926), that the idea for a special day each year on which Girl Guides • and,_,Girl Scouts around the World would think of each other, with love and friendship, originated. Feb. 22 was the date chosen, as it was the joint birthday of Lord and Lady Baden- Powell. The intent was that Girl Guides and Girl Scouts would send greetings and would think of each other on the special day. At the 7th World Conference 1 Poland, 1932 ), the idea of a Belgian delegate, that Girl Guides,'Girl Scouts have a World Think- ing Day Fund was accepted. Its purpose was to make possible the promotion r.f the Movement around the World and to give all girls the opportunity to assist others. The purpose of the World Thinking Day Fund is the same today. It provides for trainers to give trainings in many countries, work for the extension of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting, development projects in different -areas --and--relief -work-.in.-.cas:es._of„natural disasters, To honor Thinking Day the 1st Blyth Brownie Pack held their annual sleepover at the Blyth Public School on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18. Twenty-four girls attending along with three leaders, Mrs. Alex Blair, Mrs. John Staaelmann, and Mrs. Henry Rouw. The theme for the sleepover was India and DON'T WALK OR YOU'LL MISS OUT ON OUR LAST 67 FLING! Everything MUST GO! We ere closing out our SHOES and CLOTHING Over 200 pairs of women's dress shoes at only $2. a pr. Everything is marked down to clear. Starting _FRIDAY, -FEBRUARY 24.... to SATURDAY, MARCH 3, (lo days) A few samples: *Mews dress pants sizes 30, 32, 34 only. Reg. $33.95, sale price $15.00. *One only men's green vested suit size -40, reg. $146.95, sale price $58.00. *Men's Kaufman rubber boots sige 7 8. 9 only, reg. $24.95, sale price $12.00. *Children's shoes, reg. price $18.95, sale price $8.95. R. W. MADILL SHOES & CLOTHING Blyth, Ont. 523-4451 curried chicken over rice was the main dish served by the leaders. A decorated birthday cake for the founders was also served. All the girls made a bead necklace, similar to those worn in India today. Games were played and two films on fire safety and a film on India were shown. The girls crawled into their sleeping bags and had a good night's sleep. Morning came early and breakfast was served before the Brownies returned home. Blyth Beavers The 1st Blyth Beavers went to. Ram- meloo's Guest Home in Blyth on Valentine night. The Beavers greeted all the residents and introduced themselves. Rusty led the Beavers in a few songs and actions which the residents enjoyed. The Beavers explain- ed xplained the meaning of the coloured tail that they wear on their hats. ' The -.Beavers .-then -..surprised .__each .of . the &Jests with- Valcfltines that were: :made- a._ week before at their res ular meeting. The residents expressed their thanks to the boys and asked them to come back again. Lisa Ram.rnelnn thanke l the Reaves and leaders for sharing the evening with the residents. Lisa then served lemonade and cake to all. Many new friendships were made with the Beavers and residents. Before leaving, the leaders and Beavers repeated the 1st Blyth Beaver Prayer for the residents. News and Notes Mr_ and Mrs. John Hesselwood visited on Tuesday in Burlington with their son and daughter-in-law Doug and Kathy McVittie and their infant son David Michael, born on February 19,1984. Eight tables of Lost Heir were played on Feb. 15 at the Blyth Memorial Hall. The win- ners were: High Lady, Nora Kelly; Low Lady, Edyth Glousher; High Man, Alvin Snell; Low Man, Millar. Richmond. Thirteen tables of euchre were played on Monday night at the Memorial hall. The winners _included.: High Lady, Rena --Watt •, WI.. Mani .Mary Rolland- €playing .as a. man) ; Low Lady, Shirley Glousher; Low Man, Millar Richmond; Ladies' Lone Hands, Hazel Reed; Men's Lone Hands, Ed Brooks; Special Bernice McClinchey. Baintons in finals In Blyth Industrial Hockey League action on Feb. 19 Baintons advanced to the finals, while Mannings and Hubbards each evened their quarter -final series. In the first game Mannings overpowered Watsons 8-2 to tie their series at one win apiece. Mannings built a 5-0 lead after two periods and coasted to the win. Gary Courtney, Brian Black and Kevin Carter each scored twice for Mannings and singles went to Dave Pletch and Wayne McDougall. Darryl Youngblut and Steve Nixon replied for Watsons. In the second ,game Baintons downed BLYTH Christian Reformed Church "Guest Iliiinister", 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Service n the yt1 100 -Sunday Special- •> February 26, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. CHICKEN and RIBS BUFFET with salad bar. Homemade pie and coffee. $6.95 -Dinner Hours - Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. - Sunday 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Reservations Appreciated. -Appearing this Weekend- "NU NATURALS" Licensed under L.L.B.O. 523-9381 MANY INSTORE UNADVERTISED SPECIALS BAKERY FEATURES Lewis White BREAD 24 oz. loaf .65 or 10 for 4.99 Lewis Date Filled COOKIES or DATE SQUARES Reg1.49.. for 1.09 Weston's HAMBURGER or WIENER ROLLS. 12's .99 Weston's CHOCOLATE SWISS ROLLS 4's .89 Weston's JAM FILLED BUNS 6's 1.19 PRODUCE FEATURES Chiquita BANANAS per Ib Sunkist NAVEL ORANGES 1 13's per doz Florida CELERY STALKS per bunch U.S. No. 1 HEAD LETTUCE each No. 1 Ont. CARROTS 2 Ib .3Y 1.99 1.39 .79 Schneider' Schneider' Schneider' Schneider MEAT FEATURES .69 s No. 1 Breakfast BACON 500 g s WIENERS 1 Ib s MINI SIZZLERS 500 g 's Golden Basket CHICKEN FILLETS 375 g 2.89 1.89 2.29 3.59 GROCERY FEATURES Beatrice 2% MILK 4 I. pitcher pack Schneider's Soft MARGARINE 1 Ib 2.99 .89 .59 1.59 1.59 1.99 .89 Mom's 100% Veg. Oil MARGARINE 1 Ib Kelloggs CORN FLAKES 675 g Clover Leaf Red Cohoe SALMON 73/4 oz Weston's Graham Square BISCUITS 600 g Facelle Royale FACIAL TISSUE large box PLEASE NOTE: To our Locker Rental Customers, effective MAY 1st we will discontinue to operate our Locker Service, We are sorry for any inconveniences this may cause yoo, YELLOW LABEL MO MAMET t PRODUCTS FOR QUALITY a SAVINGS Closed Mondays Open Tuesday through Saturday - 9 am -6 pm WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES We Deliver Phone 523-9332 Blyth Inn 11-4 to knock them from the play- offs. Baintons now receive a bye to the final by virtue of finishing in first place. Jeff Lockridge paced Baintons with three goals, Larry Robinson,, Don Shiell and Barney Stewart each added two and Mike Malloitt and Tom Perry rounded nut the scorine. Paul Cook notched two goals for Blyth Inn, along with Dale Whitfield and Kirk Elliot. In the last game Hubbards fought off elimination with a 6-5 victory over Rad - fords. Their series is now deadlocked at one game apiece. Hubbards scored twice in the last period to break a tie game and extend the series. Brian Bromley led Hubbards with four goals and Bruce Howson and Larry Howatt added singles. Radford _scorers were Bih McDougall. , with .,, two,.:-. Darwin Carter, Doug McClinchey and Ron Hunking. . Next week's games will be Hubbards and Radfords at 7 p.m. and Mannings and Watsons at 8:30 with the winners moving on to the semi-finals. ' Atoms still winning The Blyth Atom Hockey team continued their winning ways as they thumped Mit- -c-hell-6 1 on);'-eb;-19. Goaltender Troy Chambers made two big saves early in the game, then Jeff Bromley took over'and scored a hat trick and assisted Shane Taylor with a goal., Kevin Souch 'rounded out the scoring with two goals. Other assistswhich reallyhelped their game were by Shane Taylor, Michael Bromley and Bryan Gross. Donny Van Bakel assisted his team with' excellent play on defence. . The team also showed good sportsman- ship and team effort. The shiny, new fire truck arrived in Blyth last week and Assistant Fire Chief Jim Howson wheeled the big truck out of the fire hall for a photograph. Built in Quebec, the truck is valued at more than $67,000 and has an expected life of 15 years. (Shelley McPhee photo) rownies and Cubsjoin church service By Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse BELGRAVE - Inspiring music with Mrs. George Procter as organist, welcomed the members of Knox United Church ' and parents and relatives of the Belgrave Brownies and Cubs to the Sunday morning service which was conducted by Rev. John G. Roberts. The Brownies and Cub pack, preceded by their standard bearers, filed up the aisles. Following the placing of the Canadian and Cub flags in their holders at either end of the altar rail, the members with their respec= tive leaders, Mrs. Dianne Matisz and assis- -taut Mrs. Nancy McKenn:-William McKeon- and his helper, Mrs: Doreen Marks occupied the centre front -pews. The dhildren's `Choir, with organ. accom- paniment- sang and the tiny tots front the congregation joined the other children to fill five centre front pews to capacity. Following the Scripture lesson the offer- tory was received by Paul. Coultes and Robert Gordon. Rev. Roberts repeated 'the Cub oath then followed with a question and answer period, concerning types of knots, camping and uniforms. Following the singing of the Benedictions by the choir, all remained standing until the standard bearers, members and their leaders departed. Mrs. Earl Anderson opened the UCW Afternoon Unit meeting on Feb. 14. She an- nounced that the World Day of Prayer ser- vice would be on March 2 in the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Leslie Bolt were in charge of the . study.. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor gave the worship. Mrs. Floyd Camp- bell read Bible passages. Mrs. Taylor gave a short meditation and prayer. -Euchre Twelve tables were in play at the weekly Blyth raises over $i,032 The Ontario March of Dimes' 1984 fund- raising campaign is, officially over. Mrs. Mary Ann Howsonis delighted to report that a total of $1,032.22 was collected in Blyth and rural routes. The donations received from the com- munity will help enrich the lives of physical- ly disabled adults in so many ways. Mrs. Howson would also like to add a special ' thank you to the dedicated volunteers who worked so hard and to the members ofthe media for their support. And, of course, a very special "thank you" to everyone who gave a donation'. euchre held in the WI Hall on Feb. 15. Winners were: High Lady; Mrs. Jim Led dy; Novelty Lady, Mrs. Verena Bone; Low Lady, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse; High Man,' Clarence Yuill; Novelty Man, Fred Sawyer; Low Man, Mel Jacklin. WMS meeting ' • The WMS meeting was held 'on Monday at we nume of Mrs. Victor Youngblut. Mrs. George Fear presided. Mrs. Youngblut read the scripture. Meditation was read by Mrs. Ivy Cloakey and Mrs. Joe Dunbar led in prayer. The secretary's report was read by Mrs. Jack McBurney and the financial report by Mrs. Youngblut. The World Day of Prayer was discussed and it will be held in the Presbyterian Church on March 2. • Mrs. Garner Nicholson, gave a topic on Ar-' magh, a home for girls in crisis. Mrs. Fear closed the meeting with prayer • and -thanked -Mrs Youngblut-for-the-use-of'- her home. • People you know A Dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse on Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. Charles Johnston of Blyth who had a birthday on Feb. 17. Those pre- sent were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston of Blyth, Mrs. Irlma Edgar of Wingham; and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar of RR 4 Wingham. Turn to page 7 '. Blyth 4 -II quilting club news UHIAIM Blyth L4-11 The second meeting 'of .the Blyth I, 4-H quilting club was held at Eunice Emke!s.:on - Feb. 15. After opening the • meeting with the pledge, they decided on a club name; the Quilting Quintet, and made some sugges- tions for a design for their books: Members discussed the different types of prints to use in strip quilting sample. They then started to quilt their first sample. Members closed the meeting with the 4-H motto. qtrA NDA R1141 tar i" i w eii ECT . Blyth 11, 4-11 The second meeting of the Blyth II 4-H club was held at Ula Richmond's on Feb. 15. All members ' answered the roll call: Describe onequilted item which you have at home? Leaders then discussed quilting techni- ques and . members started their first quilting sample. 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