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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-06-16, Page 3Fiddlers busy this week The sixth annual Hensall fiddlers contest will be held at the Hensall arena this weekend and the competition promises to be tough. There are 8 different fiddl- ing classes and three stepdanc- ing classes with cash prizes varying from $10 to $800 for a total of $2,945. Eighty to ninety participants from all over southwestern Ontario are expect- ed with contestants from Wind- sor, Sudbury, Ottawa and Hamil- ton to name a few. One of the oldest contestants is Elber Romphf of Parkhill who is 83 years old. The fiddlers must obey all rules set out, one of which is they must play "accept- ed old-time type" tunes. Eliminations will be held in the Exeter arena beginning Friday June 18 at 7 p.n1. Ad- mission for adults is $2.00, children 50(t. Playdowns begin Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m. with presenta- tions and dancing from 11 p.m. About 200 campsites for tents and trailers will be available in the park right behind the arena. About 100 of these have already been reserved, which indicates the park could be filled to over- flowing. The Hensall Kinsmen Club, who is sponsoring the show, expect about 3000 people to attend over the weekend. The Ward Allen memorial trophy will be presented to the best fiddler in the show. The trophy was donated six years ago by the family of Ward Allen, a well-known fiddler who grew up in Kirkton area and played over the radio in Wingham. Dutch seaman visits Warrant Officer H.A.L. Van Dyk visited with Mr. & Mrs. Sim Roobal from June 8-13. While here, relatives from Ridge - town, Atwood, Bradford, Wood- stock and Seaforth visited Officer Van Dyke. He is married with two teenage daughters, both of whom are Registered Nurses. He lives with his wife and family, (while he is hone in Vlissingen, Holland. Most of his life is spent on board ship where he is chief electrician and has 54 men under his command. At this time they are snending three months in the U.S.A. at Norfolk Marine Base, Virginia, Puerto Rico and Phila- delphia and are celebrating the DI—Centennial in New York when they expect to be visited by President Ford, on the brand new warship Tromp, which was christened by Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands on October 3, 1975. Its first trial was on March 10, 1976. Citizens News, June 16, 1976 -Page 3 HENSALL LADIES AUXILIARY—The new executive of the Hensall Legion Ladies Auxiliary was install- ed Saturday night. Back, left, Vera Smale, secretary Donna Allan and executive Hilda Smale, Joan Beierling and Gerry Chappel. Front, treasurer Wanda McClinchey, vice-president Marion Wasson, president Bea Uyl, past president Mona Campbell and sgt. at arms Iva Reid. Missing was Jean Munn. News Photo Good luck to the "Ice Box" and S.P. Gas Station which opened last week on Highway #4, Mrs. Herbert Jones is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Hensall livestock Sales. Supply consisted mainly of heifers and steers. Demand was active and prices were steady. Fat cattle; heifers, $40.10-$43.60, steers $42.50-$44.50,Sale to $44.70. Pigs; weinlings $40.00-$49.50, chunks $51.25-$68.00 Mrs. Rochus Faber, Literature Secretary for the Huron Presby- tery, accompanied by Mrs. Gor- don Schwalm, gave a display of her books to the members of Blyth W.M.S. at the home of Mrs. William Dalyrumple, Belgrave, last Tuesday afternoon. PHONE NO. STORE 262-2017 STUART HOUSE 10's Garbage Bags LIQUID 128 FL. OZ. Javex Bleach FLEECY 64 FL. OZ. Fabric Softener VAN CAMP 14 FL. OZ. Beans with Pork GENERAL MILLS 15 OZ. Cheerios TOILET BOWL CLEANER 48 OZ. Vanish Crystals $Ot SEAL L1041T 61/20Z, Chunk Tuna DELMONTE FANCY 19 FL. OZ. Grapefruit Drink Tomato Juice DELMONTE WHOLE 12 FL. OZ. Kernel Corn BLACK DIAMOND CANADIAN CHEDDAR 1 LB. Cheese Slices PARCHMENT WRAP 100% VEGETABLE OIL 1 LB. Monarch Margarine SWEET MIXED OR BABY DILLS 32 FL. OZ. Blas Pickles MAXIM FREEZE DRIED 8 OZ. Instant Coffee S/M DELUXE FROZEN FOOD Pizzas 4 PACK 16 OZ. 794 994 894 2/794 894 594 2/854 3/794 2/79' $1.49 2/79 89' X3.39 x1.39 SLAUGHTER HOUSE 262-2041 MEDIUM (FORMERLY GROUND CHUCK) Ground Beef BEEF Blade Steaks FRESH Pork Sausage COUNTRY STYLE Chuck Roasts STO1 ,-8tiCED Side peon SLICED Baby Beef Liver SLICED Mired Ham FULLY PROCESSED Front Quarter of FULLY PROCESSED Side of Beef Beef Patties Turkey Wings Beef Patties 10 LB. BAG 10 LB BOX 4 LB. BAG PRODUCE oweasimEngemigman U.S. NO. 1 CAN. NO. 1 Peaches LB. 394 CauLifIowefH5 LB. LB, LB. LB. 894 894 994 89° LB. 1®39 LB. LB. 494 954 LB. 75' LB. 98' $77.90 $ 3.90 LB. 89' CAN. #1 Eh 59 EA. Cucumbers CAN. NO. 1 FRESH ONTARIO CROP c Carrots BAG 2/49 JUNE 16, 17, 18, 19