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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-07-30, Page 6•h. a e`6 a Bete e1 1/1) Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1986 Fireman called to Wallace Products By Kathy Bromley BLYTH - The firemen here received a call to Wallace's Turkey Products, north of Blyth, during the afternoon of July 24. An in- dication of fire was realized .after smoke was noticed coming from the back room. The firemen arfived and were able to con- trol both the possibility of a fire and to hold the damages down to a minimum. The cause is believed to be an over-heatedmotor on one of the freezers. Swimming Lessons Swimming lessons began this week at Vanastra with many local children par- ticipating in the program. The children are lZIyth Standard meeting at the Lion's Park and then they are transferred by bus to Vanastra. The cost for the transportation is being sponsored by the Blyth Lion's Club. Pens For Sale There has been numerous children out lately, representing Blyth Minor Hockey, selling pens. For one dollar, you get two pens, one blue and one red, in a case. The reason behind distributing them now is that many people are out and around and see more relatives and friends during the sum- mer. Another shipment will be arriving in the fall. The proceeds will go towards minor sports. Couple mark anniversary By Betty McCall WALTON - A surprise party was held July 20 to honor Valerie and Bill Shortreed on their 10th wedding anniversary. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Shortreed's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Rose of Brodhagen. Attending from this area were Ken and Judy Shortreed, Jim, Robbi and Amy and Wilfred Shortreed. Their anniversary was July 24. Ball Tournament The Walton ladies slo-pitch team held another successful tournament on July 18, 19 and 20. Rain cancelled two Friday night games until 'Saturday but hot and sunny weather prevailed the rest of the weekend allowing the tournament to run on schedule. Twelve teams participated in the three day tournament with a lot of good games played. The A and B finals were played Sunday afternoon with a good crowd in attendance. In the A championship game, the defen- ding A champs from 1985, the Dublin ladies, were defeated by the Kinkora Outlaws 13-6. The two teams were tied at the end of four innings, but Kinkora managed to slip ahead with two runs in the fifth and five runs in the seventh inning. The B championship game saw the At- wood Mamas defeat the Mitchell Nortons 8-4 in a close game. The Atwood ladies jumped to a quick lead with four runs in the first inn- ing and added two runs in • the second and fourth innings. The Mitchell Nortons earned single runs in the second, third, fifth and seventh innings. The complete tournament •results are as follows. Friday - Londesboro Angels 21, Brussels ladies 9. Saturday - Mitchell Ladies 9, Walton Ladies 4; Mitchell Nortons 2, Trowbridge Tigers 4; Dublin Ladies 32, Brodhagen Bombers 4; Kinkora Outlaws 9, Atwood Mamas 7; Monkton 15, Blyth Bloopers 1. Second round action saw three tied games. Tournament rules indicated ties had to be broken by the number of runners left on base. Saturday -Brussels Ladies 11 (run- ners 15), Walton Ladies 11 (runners 9); Mit- chell Ladies 6, Londesboro Angels 1; Mit- chell Nortons 5 ( runners 12), Brodhagen Bombers 5 (runners,10) ; Dublin Ladies 11, Trowbridge Tigers 6; Atwood Mamas 10, Blyth Bloopers 3; Kinkora Outlaws 11, Monkton 4. With three teams advancing to both A and B finals, a bye was given to the team with the best runs scored minus runs against average. Semi-final B - Mitchell Nortons 6 (runners 11), Brussels Ladies 6 (runners 9). Semi-final A - Kinkora Outlaws 17, Mit- chell Ladies 7. B Championship - Atwood Mamas 8, Mit- chell Nortons 4. A Championship - Kinkora Outlaws . 13,' Dublin Ladies 6. Personals Viola Kirkby and Margery Huether returnedhome from a train trip through the Western Provinces. They visited with Rev. Charles A. Swan at Fort Nelson, British Col- umbia and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Webster, Ed- monton, Alberta. Mr. and Mrs. Don Nolan and family and Brad Taylor spent a few days this past week holidaying at the Homestead Camp. Tarn topage 7• FIRST PRAY ... THEN PLEAD ... THEN CHEER!! Laureen Craig got wet once or twice, but this time she had a sure fire way of staying dry. First she prayed, then she pleaded, and after the third ball was thrown and she was still sitting, she cheered. Laureen was one of several Blyth Festival personalities wno braved the dunk tank during their annual country fair on July 26. ( Anne Narejko photos) Club sends gift to hospital patient By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - The Cheerio Club held their meeting on July 23 at the home of Mary Longman. She welcomed all and gave a, reading on summer. Vietta Hoggart followed this with two readings, then Dora Shobbrook read the minutes of the last meeting. A card of thanks was received from Laura Lyon, apEd the treasurer's report showed a balance of $33.78. The club moved to send a gift of $10 to Ron Nesbitt who is a patient in University Wheel in These ed L'arSavinp, Your support of our FLOWERS'OF HOPE campaign has totalled 521,000.00. Again this year we confined our canvass to the month of May and found that you responded by exceeding our goal. Through the untiring effort of Victor Knip our army of workers has grown to over 400. Thanks also to the captains who put so many hours into co-ordinating, distributing and picking up materials. The support for our Association as expressed in these gifts tru- ly comes as an encouragement as we endeavour to help others in living useful and satisfying lives. If you were missed on the canvass and would like to share in this service please address your gift to Box 29, Dashwood, On- tario, NOM 1140. A tax deductible receipt will be mailed back to you along with our thanks. SOUTH HURON and COMMUNITY LIVING - DISTRICT ASSOCIATION SOUTH HURON for the MENTALLY HANDICAPPED Mary Donnelly - Victor Knip President President Helen Watson John Gray Executive Director Executive Director i1986 MERCURY MARQUIS, 4 door 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE, 4 door 1985 CHEV CELEBRITY WAGON - 4 dr. with air 1984 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER STATION WAGON, air conditioning, many extras. 1984 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 4 door 1934 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 4 door 1984 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 4 door, air. 1982 CUTLASS SUPREME BROUGHAM 4 dr. with air. 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS CON- CORD DL 2 door 1981 PONTIAC FIREBIRD with air 1979 CUTLASS STATION WAGON 1979 FORD GRANADA, 4 door 1970 FORD LTD 114 door 1979 OLDSMOBILE 98 4 door HAMMS CAR SALES LTD. • BLYTH SALES DEPT. 523-4342 SERVICE DEPT. ....523-95$11 Hospital in London. Roll call was answered by nine members. A draw donated by June Fothergill was won by Vi Hoggart. The next meeting will be Group Four. Mary Longman gave another reading, and a contest on wild birds was -won by Vietta Hoggart. Following the contest some cards were played and lunch of cake and ice cream was Served by Mary Longman and Vietta Hoggart. United Church Greeting members to the United Church on July 27 were Caron and Dave Snihur. The ushers were Lorne Hunking, Stanley Air- drie, Garnet Wright and Kevin Wright. Rev. Snihur gave the announcements that there will be no church on August 3, August 10 or August 17 as the minister will be on holidays for -the month -There will be a ser- vice on August 24. In case of emergency, contact Bert Lyon at 523-4297. A bible was presented to Lisa Thompson on her graduating from the junior congregation. Doug and Karen Dolmage were invited to present their daughter Dawn Lynn for bap- tism. Welcoming them on behalf of the con- gregation was Gordon Shobbrook, and Edna Reid presented Karen with a carnation. The children were invited to the front to see the baby. Children's time was on the best present we can get is the gift of a child. The reverend told them the water for. baptism is a symbol. Communion was served with the assisting ministers being Bert Lyon and Clara Riley. Serving the bread were Gordon Shobbrook, Harry Snell, Bernice Norman and Jim Jameison.' Serving the wine ,were Jack Snell, Jack Tamblyn, Murray Howatt and Brian Howatt. The flowers in the church were from the Mitchell-Duizer wedding. Hope Chapel Cemetery The Hope Chapel Cemetery board met recently to finalize the decoration and memorial service' to be held on August 24 at 3 p.m. The service will be under the leadership of Pastor James Carne, the minister of the Auburn Missionary Church. Personals Congratulations to Laurel .Duizer and Mark Mitchell who were married on July 26. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee visited last week with their aunt, Mary Robinson of Hanover. Bill Shaddick, Julie and Richard returned home on July 23 after spending three and a half weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oswald in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. Colin and Jane Swan and family, Laura Jane, Elizabeth, David and Nicholas Alex- ander of Sarnia visited friends here and were guests at the Mitchell-Duizer wedding on July 26. .Visiting'on July 27 with Mrs. Joe Shaddick were Mr. and, Mrs. John Shier of Kincardine. Emily Fischer of Stratford spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kelland. On July 20 the Heckman family reunion was held at the home of Reta and Orville Kelland with 40'members in attendance. Judy Walsh and Jessica of Windsor visited with her mother Reta Kelland and attended the reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Newby visited on July 24 with Cliff Mills in Chesley. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Don Buchanan on the death of his father Alfred on July 27 at Huronview. He was 93. Edythe Beacom, Dora Shobbroolt, Past Matron, and Laura Lyon attended the OES memorial service on July 28 at the O'Connor Funeral Home in Zurich. The service was for Past Matron Elsie McKinley of the Ex- eter chapter. A large number of friends attended the open house held at the home of Marjorie Duizer on July 28. On display were gifts of Laurel and Mark Mitchell, which were shown by Marjorie and her mother Addie Hunking. Lunch was served by Audrey Mitchell and Shannon Duizer. Michie and Evans take THE BLYTH STANDARD JEIVSINESS DM= PLUMBING SERVICE Robert Worsell Plumbing Heating Sales & Service Box 68, Auburn 526-7597 Ii ■ •T. DALE aatri SEPTI(: TANK PUIVi Pi NG SER VICE CLINTON PHONE 482-3320 or 527-0284 INSURANCE GENER AL .I. Itieh:.r.i F'.Iliiitt 1:119► 823!172:1 11) LIFE R. John Elliott 519-523-4323 ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. iNtit RANCE IN ALI. BR ANCHES E4iahlit►1a'd 1910 LYTH, ONTARIO NOM 1140 519-523-4481 LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE OPTOMETRY David Langstaff Ltd. 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Thirty-five attended game before a pot -luck supper which was from New York State, Michigan, London, St. followed by two games after supper. Thomas, Tavistock, Walkerton, Goderich, Mrs. Mary Yuill presented the Jack Yuill Londesboro and surrounding area. Trophy to Doris Michie and Ida Evans who After games, looking at an old photo had three wins and deity -three. Second album, family tree and reminiscing, was Marjorie Coultes and Freda Johnston; everyone went into the hall for lunch. third, Isabel Gibson and Muriel Whitfield; Another reunion will be held in two years in 4th, Elinore Hemingway and Mary Yuill. the Belgrave Hall with Beth Procter and her In the men's section, Gerald Gibson and daughter, Mrs. Larry Mayberry in charge. 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