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Blyth Standard
Athletes compete at regional meet
BLYTH - On June 2 the best of Blyth
Public School's young athletes travelled to a
regional track and field meet in Seaforth.
The day started with relay races, and the
strongest showing for Blyth was turned in
by he midget boys' team of Jerrod Button,
Henry Bos, Paul Hessels and Mike Bromley,
who finished second out of seven schools.
As soon as the relays were completed,
each division moved to individual events.
Strong showings were turned in by Paul
Hessels I third overall in his age group) and
Phillip Hubbard (Senior boys 1.
Test Huron
BLYTH - The Huron West Women's In-
stitute 87th District .Annual meeting was
held in Blyth United Church. The theme was
A Heritage of Agriculture. It was hosted by
the Blyth Branch.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs.
Cecil Elliott, district president. The district
directors were ratified by Mrs. Harry
Dougall of Exeter, Federated Women's In-
stitute of Ontario board director.
Entertainment was provided by Dungan-
non Branch for the morning session.
Mrs. Harry Dougall reported the
highlights of the FWIO board of directors
meeting held last month. Plans for 90th an-
niversary of the FWIP also were outlined to
be held in North Bay. Cheryl Brine from the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Seniors Visit School
The month of June has been designated
Senior Citizen Month. To honor the senior
citizens in Blyth, the students of Blyth
Public School held a special event on June 4.
Over 50 people arrived to enjoy the pro-
gram. Grades 1-4 sang some of their
favorite songs and then each child shared a
special story book with one of the visitors at
several decorated tables positioned around
the gym.
The senior choir, led by Laurie Little and
accompanied by Shirley Vineent. sang
several numbers and then helped serve muf-
fins and a beverage to the guests.
There was a great deal of communica-
tions between the two groups.
Pickles and Puppets
On June 3, students from the Central
Huron Secondary School Drama Club stag-
ed a play for Grades 1-4. The cast which in-
cluded former Blyth students, Mike Henry,
Joe Holmes and Steven Souch invited Marie
Cronyn (Grade 4) and Trent Richmond
(Grade 2) to help in the production.
WI meets in Blyth
spoke briefly on upcoming 4-H adult
courses.
A smorgasbord meal was served by Blyth
ladies. A 90th anniversary cake was cut by
past president Mrs. Graham McNee. There
were six past presidents present. Crafts
were sold by the Maitland Branch.
The guest spoke on the Butler Pro-
ject a Heritage of Agriculture for Ontario
Schools, which was started by Oxford North
and South Districts..
The Belgrave Branch gathered the pen-
nies for Friendship for people in under-
privileged countries. The Goderich
Township WI remembered the deceased in
the last year.
The afternoon session was a lively skit
from t'he Dungannon ladies.
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Reports from the public relations officer,
Tweedsmuir group and the standing com-
mittee were presented.
Mrs. Harry Dougall presided for election
of officers for 1987-88: Past President, Mrs.
Cecil Elliott; President, Margaret Taylor;
First vice-president, Mrs. James Hunter;
Second vice-president, Mrs. Bert Mc-
Creath; Secretary -Treasurer, Mary
Hunter; Assistant -Secretary, Clare Van
Camp; Public Relation Officer, Leslie
Jacklin; Curator, Mrs. William Porter; Pro-
gram Co-ordinator, Mrs. Harold Cooper;
Resolutions, Lenora Davidson.
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Standing Committees are: Agriculture
and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Robert
Peck; Citizenship and World Affairs, Mrs.
Stan Mcllwain; Education and Cultural Af-
fairs; Education and Cultural Affairs, Mrs.
Graham McNee; Family and Consumer Af-
fairs, Mrs. James Aitchison. The Auburn
Branch invited all WI members to meet with
them in 1988.
Class visits
These two cousins, Krista Bird, 11, of Brussels and Ben Axford, 6, of Bayfield, found
many books to their liking in the children's section of Huron County's largest book sale,
held at Blyth Memorial Hall on June 6 and June 7. Approximately $2,000 was made at the
sale, and proceeds go to the Blyth Festival. (David Emslie photo)
Ontario Seaforth Harmony Kings
takes in game sing at Londesboro United
Place,
LONDESBORO - The Grade 7 class of
Hullett Central went on a field trip to Toron-
to to see Ontario Place and a Blue Jay
baseball game. They went to Ontario Place
first and then went to the game to watch the
Jays battle it out with the Seattle Mariners.
All in all everyone had a great time!
Let's Go To The Zoo
The Grade 3 class went to Toronto also,
but they went to tho Toronto Metro Zoo on
June 3. Here they met their penpals from
the John XXII school in Oshawa. The pupils
all had a great time seeing the animals and
finally getting to meet their penpals.
Track and Field
Congratulations to all of the students who
participated in the county track and field
meet which was held in Seaforth June 5.
The pupils who placed first, second, third,
fourth, fifth or sixth in any of the activities
won points for their school. Hullett Central
placed third overall out of six schools.
Pickles and Puppets
The Central Huron Drama Club came on
Friday to present a play entitled Pickles and
Puppets.
Pre -School Visit
The pre-school children came to Hullett
Central School for half a day all last week to
see what kindergarten will be like next year
and to meet with their classmates for the up-
coming year. The children colored and
played games.
Super Readers
Congratulations to Jennifer Szusz, Jason
Rutledge, Elly Wilts and Fredrick Datama
for reading 15 books for the Grade 3 reading
program. For doing this they will receive a
poster.
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LONDESBORO - On Pentecost Sunday.
June 7, Rev. Dave Snihur and Jack Tamblyn
greeted members to the United Church
here.
. The ushers were Denise Hulley, Kin)
Salverda, Shannon Duizer, Melanie Knox
and Jennifer Szusz.
The Seaforth Harmony Kings sang
several songs prior to the service.
Rev. Snihur welcomed all and gave the
call to worship along with the following an-
nouncements. The flowers on the rnernorian
stand were in memory of Mae Hesk from
her husband Emerson and family. On June
14 there will be a hymn sing at 10:50 a.m..
followed by a baptism and communion ser-
vice at 11 a.m. On June 15 there will be a
UCW meeting with dessert at 1:30 p.m. June
21 will be Promotion and Awards Sunday.
For children's time a story was told. The
junior teachers were Connie and
Christopher Vanloo and Kelly F3osman.
Special music was again given by the Har-
mony Kings before the scripture reading
was given.
After the service everyone gathered out-
side on the new property and Rev. Snihur
gave a prayer of dedication for the property.
purchased from Gordon Harkes. The land is
next door to the church. After the dedication
refreshments were served and a card of ap-
preciation was signed to the donor of a
$15,000 donation received.
Persona Is
Friends will be glad to know Helen Alex-
ander returned home on .June 6 after spen-
ding several days in Clinton Public Hospital
after taking a fall.
Congratulations to Karen Johnston and
Paul Garrow who were married in
Londesboro United Church on June 6. The
reception followed in the Blyth Community
('entre.
A piano recital of the students of Marsha
Szusz will be held on June 12 at 7:30 p.m. in
the church.
.June 7 dinner guests with Hazel Watkins
were Thelma and Orville 1'roe, Alice and
Don Buchanan and Beth Knox.
June Fothergill attended the UCW
Westminster weekend at the University of
Western Ontario in I.cmdon.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen along with Mr.
and Mrs. Keith Allen attended the Dobson -
Smith wedding in the Victoria Avenue
United Church in Chatham on June 6. They
also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne
.Jackson in Ridgetown on June 7 where
Paula spent the weekend.
Colin and Barbara Paterson. Katie and
.Jennifer of London visited on .June 6 with
her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns.
Visiting on June 6 with Mr. and Mrs. Bob
Thompson were his brother Mr. and Mrs
borne Thompson of Kitchener
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The Burns 11( 'W met on .lune 3 at the home
of Clara Riley where 18 members answered
the roil call.
A thank you was read from the family of
the late Marjorie Rickell.
The Burns ladies then enjoyed a dinner at
the Hillcrest Restaurant in Londesboro.
Following the dinner the members visited
the School On Wheels in Clinton. Margaret
Sloman showed slides and answered ques-
tions. Refreshments were served. ()n behalf
of Burns Margaret Taylor thanked Mrs.
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