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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-08-26, Page 6Page 6-CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1987 Blyth Standard Forty-five attend bridal shower for Diana Shobbrook in Londesboro By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - There were 45 guests at a shower held on August 20 by village neighbors for Diana Shob.brook. During the shower, which was held in the United Church Sunday School rooms, cor- sages were pinned on Diana, her mother Darlene, the groom's mother Marilyn Sjaar- da .and Dora Shobbrook. Dessert of cake and ice cream was served by the committee of Dorothy. Sottiaux, Grace Potter, Brenda Radford, and June Fothergill. Some contests were held, and one by Helen Lee, called "Help Diana set the table" was won by Barb and Kelly Bosman. A ring contest by Helen was won by Laura Lyon and June Fothergill, Nancy Allen's game of guessing the contents of an egg was won by Irene Bromley. Dorothy Airdrie read an address she com- posed.- Gifts were presented by Amanda Kennedy, Jennifer Jackson and Cindy Westerhoot. Bows were pinned on an apron by Marilyn Sjaarda. Diana thanked the committee and all who came. She also thanked everyone for her gifts, and invited all to attend the reception at the Blyth Community Centre on August 29. United Church News Greeting members to the united Church on August 23 was Bob Trick, and the ushers were Shannon Duizer, 'Tracie Salverda, Denise Hulley and Sharon Burgsma. Rob Parr of Clinton was welcomed, and lead in the call to worship before giving the following announcements. Sunday School begins on September 13 at 10 a.m. As of September 6 the church services will begin at 11:15 a.m. Children's time was held with junior leader Sharon Snell. Harry bear favored the members with a solo, accompanied by his wife Gail. Bridal Shower Muriel Millson of Woodstock and Thelma Ealerby of Clinton held a family relations shower on August 23 at their mother's, Dora Shobbrook. The shower was for Diana Shobbrook, an August 29 bride elect. Corsages were pinned on the bride, her mother Darlene Shobbrook and the groom's mother, Marilyn Sjaarda. An address was read by Muriel Millson, then a contest on age was won by Darlene and Dora Shobbrook. Sharon Shobbrook won a contest on guessing a number in a jar, and card bingo was won by Diana Shobbrook, Bessie McBride, Marilyn Sjaarda and Patricia Millson. Gifts were then presented to the bride. She replied thanking the hostesses and all for corning. Lunch of cake and ice cream was served. There were 28 present from Woodstock, London, Kitchener, Wingham, Clinton, and Carlow. Diana invited her guests to the reception to be held at the Blyth Conununity Centre on August 29. Personals We welcome Robert and Ruth Madill and Paul from Clinton who purchased the home of Elwood and Audrey Mitchell. The Mit- chell's moved to Vanastra. The Hope Chapel Cemetery decoration service will be held on August 30 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Don Vair. Twelve Londesboro residents went on a bus trip from Lucknow to the Huron County Playhouse in Grand Bend on August 20. They all enjoyed Brigadoon. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jervis, and their granddaughters Angie and Becky of Clinton visited on August 23 with Jean Scott. A large number of Happy Gang Seniors at - Own, Finance, or Lease? IH 1460 axial flow combine, 16' 2 flex head and 6 row N corn head Which package fits your operation? No. 1 No• 2 No. 3 Cash Financing Lease N/A • 8.8% 9.5% $47,500 $17,500 $12,681 or trade or trade or trade N A 9220 12,681 N A 4 2 N A N. 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Congratulations are also in order for Anita Gross of Auburn as she received 91 per cent on her Grade 2 theory exam. Both are pupils of Marsha Szusz of I,ondesboro. - Leonard Vodden of Paris visited on August 18 with his sister Dora Shobbrook and attended the funeral on August 19 of their cousin, Bert Garrett of Clinton. Muriel Millson of Woodstock spent the weekend with her mother Dora Shobbrook. Music Results Many pupils of Gail Lear were successful in their piano exams taken this year with with the Royal or,Western Conservatories of Music. The students and the grades they com- pleted were: Janine Buffinga, Grade 9 piano; Andrea Grant, first class honors, Grade 8; Steven Coultes, honors, Grade 8: Leanne Simpson, honors, Grade 8; Deanna Lyon, honors, Grade 8; Glenna Buffinga. Grade 7; Kera Stuckey, Grade 7; Amy Bateman, honors, Grade 6: Paul .Jewitt, honors, Grade 4; Ansley Simpson, honors, Grade 3. Leanne Simpson also received fii-st class honors in her Grade 2 rudiments. Party held for those turning 80 By Mrs. L. Stonehouse BELGRAVE - The afternoon unit of the United Church Women entertained as their guests those who have reached their 80th birthday, or older, who live in, or have at one time lived in this area. Janisa Coultes welcomed the special guests and their friends and relatives, then introduced the members of the afternoon unit. Mrs. Coultes announced that the date for the September meeting will have to be changed so Rev. Hope Jackson may speak to the group. She lived in Belgrave when her husband, Rev. Arthur Jackson, was minister here. She is to be the speaker at the church anniversary service September 27. Mrs. Coultes read a story and Don Vair played a piano solo and Sara Anderson read a poem. Rev. John G. Roberts. in a few words. stated how one's point of view influences how the golden years are greeted and the kind of experience that is gained from grow- ing old. Freda Johnston played a number of tunes. Mrs. Coultes introduced Cousin ('lem 1 Don Vair) who told jokes about several members of the afternoon unit during his routine. He then played a song with all sing- ing along. 0 live Campbell and Lewis Stonehouse cut the cakes and a circle formed around the special guests to sing Happy Birthday. Angel cake, ice cream and tea were enjoyed and a social time was held. Special guests were Carrie McGuire: Win- nie Vincent: .Joseph Holmes: Marion Turn to page 7 • THE BLYTH STANDARD BVSI Ess pxxtzcrr )11:17 Robert Worsell Plumbing Heating Sales & Service Box 68, Auburn 526-7597 INSUR (`.linen News -R 00.02 Buying or Selling The Classifieds Can Lool..nq ,n• of fatvP ndverr•,•nq v. oh q,r.r L • env'ha nn' Phone rho C inn Nowa Aar nrd 482-3443 Or 482-7741 i GENERAL J. Richard F.Iliorr 45191 323-9721 LIFE H. John Elliott (3 1 9( 123-t323 ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. iNSU'RAINCE IN A„I,I. 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This Blyth team went on to win the B championship, and • Auburn won it on the A side, going through the tournament undefeated. 1 David Emslie photo) Blyth Mites take B championship By Kathy Bromley BLYTH - The arena diamond and Radford diamond were the setting all day Saturday for the annual Boy's Mites Tournament. Just try to imagine the setting for the tour- nament on the windy day. As Blyth is now becoming very well known for theatre, the tournament could also be considered enter- tainment. The play is entitled Gone With The Wind, part two, but, this activity didn't star anyone too famous. Rather, with the continuous strong winds, Dust in My Eyes would be a much more appropriate name: As you may recall, the dark clouds made one assume that the tournament would be postponed due to a downpour, and scheduled at a later date. When I returned to the Blyth arena dia- mond. after keeping score at Radford's, I was busy getting everything situated to enable me to keep score for the next few games, As Chris, I whom's place I was fill- ing in for, I informed me to keep score of the game, I was to keep her umbrella with me at all times. Apparently. the intention is that if the umbrella is handy. the rain stays away. Sounded good to me, for if it didn't carry out these duties, I'd have an umbrella handy for immediate use. She was right, the ram held off throughout the day. After each team played their games in the morning, tickets were then distributed amongst them. This gave both coaches and team members to a free hotdog and beverage, courtesy of the Blyth Lions Club. By mid afternoon. the teams remaining were down to both the A and B champions. The first game involved Blyth 1 vs. Col - bourne. fighting for the B championship. One baffling play occurred and even the pit- cher was unaware of it at the time. As the ball was hit infield. the pitcher had backed between second and third to retrieve the ball. and to tag the runner situated on se- cond, being forced to advance to third. As' he scooped the ball up in his glove. he then attempted the play. The unusual occur - ranee about it though, was. as he touched the runner, he came to the startling realiza- tion that he had neither the ball or his glove in his hand. Somehow, after scooping the ball into his glove. the glove slipped off his hand and onto the ground, with the ball re- maining in it. This is the type of play one likes to have televised so that the announcer can play a re -run to try and figure it out. Blyth then went on to defeat Colbourne by a score of 16-3 earning the B championship. Even though Colbourne was defeated. they were as thrilled as if they had put Blyth 1 out. for prior to this. they had earned their first win of the season. enabling them to go to the finals. To thein, this was as good as being champions. It was later decided to hold the A cham- pionship at the arena diamond in hopes that the dust wouldn't be so bad. As it had con- tinuously blown around all day, I could grit my teeth anytime I wished, as I had specks of gravel in my mouth. This didn't affect the boys though, as they led themselves to believe that the dust was being caused by all the sliding into bases and hard running. Auburn met Goderich 2 for what looked to be a shut -out at one point, but resulted in a 10-5 win, as Goderich earned five runs in the fourth inning. To finish it, though, it was three up, three down for Auburn, earning them the A championship. A championship they indeed earned, as they had been undefeated all year. A thank you to all of the coaches and parents who assisted the teams throughout the season. Helmets off, to Gord Haggitt who planned everything and ensured everything went smoothly as was scheduled. Congratulations are extended to two Blyth Girl's Softball Teams who competed in the Londesboro Tournament on Saturday and earned both A and B trophies. My personal thanks are extended to everyone who purchased "Glads" for Epilepsy. Over $500 was raised in Blyth, along with other numerous donations. Hopefully. in time to come, research can discover a solution to the problem for going brain -surgery. P.S. - This November Epilep- sy month, 1 will be featuring stories on my operation and the before/after story on my life—what it is like to be an epileptic and now a new life ahead of me at the age of 30. Hockey School The Blyth Minor Sports Association will be conducting a hockey school this fall for minor hockey players from Blyth and sur- rounding communities. The school will be held at the Blyth arena beginning October 4. Sessions will be held each evening con- cluding on October 9. The school is open to all boys playing minor hockey, the only requirement being that all players must be able to skate on their own. The registration fee for the six lessons is $45. Registration forms will be available the first week in September. Professional instructions at the school will be provided by Doug Neil and Larry Lone. Both men hold level five coaching cer- tificates and are instructors in the National Coaches Certification Program. Anyone wishing further information can contact Gary Courtney at 523-4476, Don Stewart 523-9448 or Terry Rutledge at 526-7724. Quote Of The Week: If you find you are having trouble getting to sleep at night. lie at the very edge of the bed you'll soon drop off. e-Olh Nita Make HWY. 4, KIPPEN OPEN DAILY 9 - 5 EXCEPT. CLOSED MONDAYS VENDORS WELCOME FREE ADMISSION For Information Call 482-5759 We sell fresh eggs, syrup. china, antiques, furniture. old tools, etc. WE BUY ABOVE ITEMS OUTRIGHT