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Edith Logan is a hard lady to track
down. Once you have located her to make
annointntent You're all set but titat'S aot
simple, If thg Weather la gclOd she Paid be
working; in her flower .aatclen or
supennsmg the delivery ofWOod for.her
cook stove in the kitchen.
One inside the huge brick home, you
!mice the spotless floors. and neat knick
knacks in the china cabinet. But all (*this
is not what strikes You, the mest, It is Mrs.
Logan herself.
Although she looks like a petite spry
woman in her late 70's or mid 80's„ this
entertaining lady v411 be 96 years old
November 5 and is one of 131Yth's oldest
citizens.
• Edith Logan was horn in; 1883 in Morris
Township and has 'bred in the area all her
life. She and her husband farmed for a few,
years in Morris but moved to Blyth when
he' stook a job as one of PlYth'S first can
salesmen. They never moved from their
brick home on King Street.
Mrs, Logan is a member of the Blyth
Horticultural Society and the Women's
Institute. This summer she became a
familiar face to visitors to .Blyth when she
Welcomed people to, the WI catered meals
prior to plays at the Blyth Summer
Festival.
Quite independent, Mrs. Logan still does
her own cooking and even makes muffins
and cookies to take to sick friends, She has
the energy of a person many years her
junior and only needs a helper to take care
of some of the heavier housework.
)UfI..1UI 96 in BI
iNe it Elliott manage.ern. for her
the 'summer flinnttii while she maintain*
her PWA newer garden's,
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Mrs, Logan's talents can be seen as ,she
shoats you through her home, with her own a '
tame scenic paintings on the walls.
When she was a youngster she took,
piano lessons with her two older sisters in
Brussels but with timeahe has moved onto
other interests.
Mrs. Logan offers one hint qn her
longevity. he never drove a ear. While
learning to drive, she, hit her garage ocr
and told her husband that that *ui4 be'
*e'en(' of her driving. This has never kept
her from getting out,
"Good friends offer me rides and if they
are going, someplace special they ask if
there is anything I may need" Mrs. Logan
said.
Walking is her main method of getting
around and she walks daily to the post
office several blocks away. , •
Even winter doesn't faze her. She
oft ..,en spends most of the season with one
of her daughters once Christmas is over
here in Blyth. While she is away friends
watch her home and others take care of her
selection of plants.
Mrs, Logan's family have planned an
open house for her birthday on Monday
November • S. Her daughter Kathleen
Naftel of Barrie will be on hand as well as
Lillian Sinclair of Sarnia and Effie
Stevenson of Seaforth,her other daughters.
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BY Tha F141lerald a VA per cent Otiftdernt ,ministrx ct" tran-
Despite a year of highly Mr. Williams„ who, Was. sportation and com-
variable. interest ,rates, reelected president of munication and have
the Clinton: Community the seven -man board of them move to a nearby
Credit Union reported directors, said they are house owned by tbe
another good year and looking, at ways to update Credit Union.
will pay out $1,137,498 this the accounting: Mr. Williams had some
fall in the form of a 10 per procedurekintbe office to warnings to relay to the
cent dividend to the 7,370 'keep up, with the members from the board
members in, Huron hanks.," He said, there Of directors, including the
County.. - Were several alternatives fact that a few members
President; of the board including an in -bo -use are letting their accounts
of directors, Ernie eornputo an 911(-1Ine become overdrawn.
Williams of Seaforth, said computer, or an 04 Of "According to the Credit
at the annual meeting office computer. Union Act, we have no
last Thursday night, Any one of the systems conrse. hnt to send these
November 22 in Clinton would provide instant cheques back. We know
that even though the IQ npdating of a member's the meMbera mean well,
Per cent dividend didn't aceoUnt with a terminal but we can't continue to
look that good against the at each teller's wicket. break the law."
present 18 per cent being .'We have made A heavy repesentation
charged for personal several trips ta a number of BlYth area memberS at
loans, and the 16 per cent of other Credit Unions to the meeting failed to get
being charged for check out their systems," any firm committment
mortgages, he reminded Mr. Williams said. from the board of'
the packed meeting that "We've grown beyond directors on opening a
interest rates were stable Our wildest imagination branch: in Myth, much
until September. The of just a few years ago," like the Credit UniOn has
Credit Union's year endis he said, adding that they done in Exeter. Blyth
September 30. hoped to take over the businessmen say they, are
Last year, the Credit basement of the present getting poor service from
Union paid out $900,000 in structure from the (Continued on Page 9A)
A YOUTHFUL 96 Edith Logan celebrated her 96th birthday
November 5. Mrs. Logan takes care of herself in her home and gets
out to meetings and visits more often than not.
Indoor trees appreciai
but they need special cc:re
• Indoor .trees are appreci- Agriculture and Food horti- light and then gradulaly lose leaves.
ated more than ever now that culturalist. "Try' to avoid move it closer to its perm- To keep large -leaved
fall weather has arrived, repotting a. new tree from anent location. It is' common plants free from dust. wipe
Plant enthusiasts can grow November through February for a few leaves to turn the leaves gently with damp
citrus trees, ficus, hibiscus, when new succulent growth !..ellow or drop during this cheesecloth two or three
• aralias, palms, dracenas, or should be discouraged." transition period.. , times a year," says. Mr.,
other exotics quite success- A mewlpurchased tree, Watering is important in Fleming, "Trees with finely
fully with a minimum of care. accustomed to greenhouse maintaining healthy indoor cut foliage can be sprinkled
'.7When purchasing an in- light and humidity, should trees, particularly if they are with lukewarm water in the
door tree. buy a small, young • not be placed in a dim corner permanently located away alto= shower. Shake off
• tree that will adapt quickly to of the house. Acclimatize the from a bright light source. the water gently and allow
its new landscape," says Bob plant for about to w•eeks by Use lukewarm, water to pre- the leaves to dry naturally to
prevent spotting.
Some insects may pester
indOor trees, Watch for scale
insects that may leave a
sticky substance on plant
leaves. They can be wiped Off
with a soft cloth. Spider
mites weave Arispy webs on
the undersides of leaves. Ath
weekly bawith mild soapy
solution should control this
problem.
Fleming, Ontario Ministry of placing it in bright, filtered. , vent root shock. Keep the • •
plants moderately dry by
allowing the 'surface to dry
Enjoy.. .yOtitselfthe idea is to maintain the
out slightly between water-
.
mgs. During winter months,
. plant an\d not .to encourage
. . . weak or soft '.ShootS. Water -
Plan ahead novv nig once a month may be
aiequate,
for
As well. don'tmove trees
Christmas dinner
closer to the windows for
Christmas is approaching
quickly and many people
have started to do their
Christmas shopping. Now is
also a good time to start
organizing the Christmas
dinner. say the food special- •
fists at the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food. If you
start planning now, before
the rush, dinner will be more
enjoyable and easier to pre -
A. schedule will help to make
the best use of your time and
• leave you free to enjoy the
day with family and friends'.
Start by making up the
menu, Prepare now anything ,
.that can be stored in the
•- :hecr. For example, bread,
quick breads. Christmas
oaokies. pastries and cakes
can be storedin the freezer
from now until Christmas.
• Next, you can start to buy
the groceries. if you're plan-
ning to serve turkey, beef or
;pork, consider buying it soon
.and freezing it until Christ-
mas. If the Meat you want to
,serve is particularly large or
a special cut it is wise to
order it well in advance.
• • Buy non-perishable foods
on too. Buy a few items
ouch as cranberry sauce or .
anned fruit, vegetables and
uices each shopping trip. It .
makes good sense. ,These
• products can be conveniently
pat away on the pantry shelf
and it's easier to do shopping
• bit by bit instead of all at
tilICC near Christmas.
Work out at least a rough
schedule for Christmas day
.11self. You don't want tO
Speed all day in the kitchen.
• F
t
more light. This can be
unwise if the windows are '
not tightly sealed. Drafts can
easily thwart the plant's
growth and cause the tree to
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