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The Huron Expositor, 1976-08-12, Page 10Cbristance Attend Port Perry reunion - THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST '1•?, 19 76 'DISHING OUT THE CORN-Joan Cardiff and Cheryl Harvey were kept bUsy taking care of the'corn pot at the Huron County Cattlemens' annual beef barbecue in Seaforth Wednesday night. People from across the county packed the arena for the. delicious tneal•end the dance afterwards. (Staff Photo) Stratford Legion 41rLe env; ,c244--c: c-7/ . co#e_e_ , , ,s1( of '4 a-oz.t:7 "caZ, re-pt •,....... • • betechvmood pottery In thl BeechWood General Store 21/2 miles north of St. McKilltitiSideroad 10 tit Ctitietssfoil 5, • Egmondville Carol Geddes Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Banner- man and Becky had two weeks of travelling,to Sault Ste. Marie and coming home along the American side to Bay City. They said the weather was very good. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mordon of Feversharn visited with Mr. and Mrs.' Charles Geddes and family. Mr.`Mordon is an uncle of Mr. Geddes. They had their}wo grandchildren with them;"-Ricky and Kimberley -from Richmond Hill. Mrs. Ken Smith visited with her sister last week, Mrs. Ron Miller and family of London. Mr. and 'Mrs. John Watt from Perth, Scotland .are over visiting their son -John and his wife, Barbara and their son -and daughter Jennifer and Michael for- the month of August. . • Correspondent Huronview Mrs. Muriel Harrison sang two solo numbers at the Sunday morning chapel sesnrice conducted by+ the' Chaplain Rev. McWhinnie. Mr. Bob Heywood, of Exeter, entertained on "Family light singing sacred, country & Western and old tyme tunes. Bob proVided his own accordion accompaniment by using his sound equipment . Everyone both in the building and out` on the lawn were able to enjoy the music.' Two sisters, Grace Campbell and Ruth Townsend sang two sacred number's and Scotty Easton a long time friend or Bob Heywood, expressed the appreciation of the residents. Thirty-one members of the "Over 90.- club met on the north patio on Wedfuesday'afternoon. Music for the afternoon was provided by Mrs. Elsie Henderson with her portable organ and Karen. McGregor with the accordion. The Walkerburn volunteers assisted with the activities and the kitchen 'staff -provided_ the lunch. dik UNITED TRAILS INC. ‘ir CNE Bus FROM , Wednesday, August 1-8 ENDS • Sciturday, September;4 Coaches leave Toronto C.N.E. after evening' grandstand show. further information contact GODERICH UTI Bus Depot 524-6594 Coach House Travel Agency 524-8366 CLINTON UTI Bus Depot SEAFORTH UTI 86s DepOf ' Good Times Travel Agency 'MITCHELL UTI Bus'Depot , Good Times Travel Agency STRATFORD, UTI Office Hymens Travel Agency 482-9727 527-1222 . 527-0050. 348-8741 348-9582 271-1741 The eighth summer concert of the C of C '76 Series was given by the Concert Band of the Stratford Legion Sunday evening, August 8, under the. direction of Paul Cross.' A wonderful variety of modern and classical selections was presented, such as' The+ Nutcracker Suite, and Hello. Dolly. Needless to say, this excellent professional band was much enjoyed by the audience present. The president of C4th Legion. Torn ,Wilbee introduced Mr. Cross and the band to the audience. It is unfortunate that these summer concerts are not attended by more of the citizens of the town and area in greater numbers. The 9th concert will be presented August 15 at, 7:30 by the London Ladies Pipe Band under direction of Pipe Major Mrs. Semple. Let's have every last:, scot out to welcome them-- Plan flower show, A meefing 6i the' direCtors of the Seaforth Horticultural Society was held Wednesday night at fi Bruceeld at the home of the president Mrs. Wm. Scott. " Plans regarding the flower show which is to be held in the, Seaforth District High School auditorium on Wednesday,. August 18th were discussed. - -Anyone interested int. showing flowers may obtain a list of prizes from Lloyd Hoggarth, Phone . 527-0752 or Mrs. Effie Stephenson, phone 527-0513. A bus trip is being planned for end of August , or early in September. Further particulars will be announced at a later date. • The- judges will.. be judging lawns and flowers Of those whose places have been nominated for' the trillium award. Anyone wishing to become a member .May -do so by contacting 4"It-4,•*****************-4 and a 'number of ttie 1-lee.Haw Gang 'Appearing' n peison at MITCHELL ARENA Tues ..,,, September 7' at 9' p.rn. Ticke'ts on sole now at the Commercial Hotel — $5:00 and 56.00 ********1*******44****: bus trip,1a. wn judging Lloyd Hoggarth; the treasurer. Tulip bulbs. will be given to each member this fall. The '"V.W.M.MSON,VMUM; family of John and Marian' WALLACE. invitedu—to celebrate with theist 7m/a reception,. on the occasion of their pitreWs 40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY • Friday'„• August 20 .• • . • 8:30 p.m.. - at Kirkton-Woodham Community, Centre , Best wishes only. . Show.ti me • dusk all programs subject to t hang* '01444/6. DRIVE-IN • GODERICII HWY I AT °CONCESSION AO 4 PHONE 524 9911 WALK-A-THON Sponsored by WINTHROP 'COMMUNITY PARK Saturday. August 2P 1976 Registration at Mil- Park 9 a.m. to:` a.m; Everyone welcome to Rorticipcite • Free. refreshments Pledge sheets:available . at Winthrop tore. • BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 8 ,00 P.M. The Mitoi141EitoitZeT, - - FRI. to THUR. 13 10 19 AUG. An Extraordinary Adventure into the Unknown SIMOW OF THIE HAWK 414111, itutur,, irkitsnimmusi,. A.= ntertainment BUD $PENIIIIILit A MARCELL° FONDATO Stu petuctoor MARIO CECCHI GOBI rAtHJOHN SHARPAs IHE Boss Aktuois1011NALO PLEASENCt VDU ANO WEE Wig EIYAIMICELL WA% cnottsco %MANAGUA WM no COMO od MAORI/10M ANat IS CMC110 BY MARCELL 0 %NOM A Co MODUCtION GAiNAI FILM INNIA. MAW% WORM A GOIMINA-PICN% t r CAMP OUT FOR GOOD BUDDIES — Local citizens' band operators 'had •an informal good time last weekend at the coffee break camp out sponsored by the Exeter CB at Vanaetra. Activities included games for adults and kids, a fox hunt, which is a sort of -treasure hunt by CB radio, and socializing, like the group of campers'-abovp are doing. (Staff Photo) Norman Smith of Toronto. Darren and Luanne were,,Mr. and Miss Marie Harvey of Don Mrs. Ron Frayne and Trevor of 'Clover' plays for Myth arena Correspondent Mrs. Mary Merner • Mr, and Mrs. John:Thompson, Mr. and Mrs,. Teience Hunter, of Colborne Township, Mrs. Joe Armstrong of Detroit attended the Love reunion held in Pprt Perry on Saturday. °Saturday visitors with Mr. and" Mrs. Don Buchanan, Paul and Gary, were Mr. and Mrs.' Reg. Dollimore of Ajax: Mr. and Mrs. "Called To Be" is the theme for the Annual School for Women at Alma College, St. Thomas, from August 22, to August 25. Speaking on the Theme and conducting the devotions will be Rev. Sue Seymour from Dela- ware. On Tuesday,. August 24, in Central United Church, those who have Come fin. the day will hear her address arid participate in events planned by Dean, MrS. J.H. Lennon, 'Windsor; assisted . by Mrs. Let" Smith, St. Thomas. Mrs. C.0: Cole, Sarnia, is Leadership Developthent Chair- man, London Conference, United Church Women. This month, the Huron Country Playhouse presents its first full- scale children's show at the theatre in Grand Bend. A musical version of A. A. Milne's Winnie- The-Pooh will be presented on the main stage, of the theatre three. -Saturday mornings in . August-- AuguSt 14,21, and 28. The shows begin each week at 11:00 a.ra. Aileen Taylor Smith, a veteran Playhouse performer. directs this large cast which includes several of the Playhouse acting apprent- ices, some of the regular mem, bers of the 1976 acting company, and a few local young people. The world-famous VVinnie-The-Pooh characters including Christopher Robin, Pooh Bear, Piglet. Kanga and Baby Roo are' all vividly brought to life for the enjoyment of young and , old alike.. A delightfUl 'experience for the entire family'. This is the 12th Playhouse production mounted for 'young audiences over the past '5 years. Mills was a weekend visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Lawson, John and Elizabeth. - Miss Margie Van der Molan of Oakville is spending this week with her grandmother and uncles, Mrs. W.L.Whyte, Bill and Mr. H Harold Whyte. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevenson, David, Help will be given with study programs for meetings. Litera- ture presentations will be in charge of Mrs. Jean Fanson, Windsor. There will again be lots' of singing, with Mrs. Don Peter- son, Sarnia, Music Leader and Mrs. Helen James., Windsor, pianist. Rev.' Gerald and Shirley Paul, Windsor will give a presentation on Monday afternoon about simplicity in life style - "The Good Life in a Global Setting." In the evening in Thomas Theatre, the group will experience, "Put- ting Religion to Work." "'Several of the "plays have been school shows that have toured Southwestern Ontario. The Play- house Young Players this spring toured for seven weeks as far afield as Windsor, Guelph, and Southampton. Each summer in the past there have also, been children's shows and musicals revues that have toured to festivals„ rest homes. recreation centres, etc. Winnie-The-Pooh is the first full-size play produced at the Playhouse that is: directly geared to children and to family audiences. The 13-member cast includes David Douglas, Frank 'Scott, Janet Thorpe. Nancy Palk. Trulie MacLeod and local actors •David Sandilands and Tracey Peterson. Tickets are 51.001Or children and $2.Q0 for adults, and are available' at the theatre or in selected locations in Goderich, • Exeter, London. Sarnia,. Clinton and Grand Bend. Call 238-8451' for further details. St. Marys, Mr. and Mrs. Les Graves of St. Thomas. Barry and Bonnie Turner of Tuckersmith spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Reg.Lawson,'John and Elizabeth. They also attended the londesboro United Church picnic held at Camp Meneseting near Goderich, se('eral from the area attended. Barry remained with the Lawsons for holidays. Miss Sharon Thompson returned.home on Monday from a week's, stay in Pennsylvania with Bonnie Magers on a 4-H exchange. • Mr. and Mrs. George Scoffield of Clearwater, Fla. spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Soutar. Mrs. Isabell York of Morris- burg spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Souter... Capt. and Mrs. R.J. Laing and Heather visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MacKenzie on their return from a three year posting to Germany before continuing to Swift Current. • Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Boxall arid John Boxall and daughter Barbara spent a few days with mrs. Boxall's, sister and brother- in-law Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MacKenzie. They were returning from Baltimore, Maryland where Boxall and family. they visited their son Dr. Larry Miss Sharon MacKenzie, LOndon spent the week at home visiting with relatives., Mr. and,Mrs. Garnet Wanless, Viroqua,. Wisconsb\1 Mr. and Mrs. Trygve Overbo and family and Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Midtlien and Brad spent the weekend August 6th - 9th at the homes of Miss 'Mae Smith, Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, Walton. • Master Grant . Hanes of Duntrpon is holidaying with his cousin Scott Townsend of R.R.#4, •Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Scott of Chicago, Ill, were guests of relatives and• friends last week. Mr. and Mrs., Lloyd Sills of Edmonton spent 'the holiday, weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Silts and family. Mr. and., Mrs. Paul Jackson Band entertelins . here from Marina, bel Rey, Calif. are spending the week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Secord Mcbrien. Mrs. Alice Stiles, longtime employee with the Seaforth Branch of The ,Bank w of Commerce, has accepted a trans- fer to Toronto, effective August 15. Mrs. Stiles has . resigned as organist at' St. James' Roman Catholic Church, where she has served for more than 20 years. Mrs. Stiles said a special thank- you to ;Father N.J. Laragh of St., James',' the church choir and her many Seaforth friends for all their help and support. , A benefit performance of Mostly in Clpver by Harry J. Boyle will be given by the Blyth Summer Festival on Saturday, - August 21 in aid of the Blyth and District Community Centre pro, jeet. The show has filled the Bryth Memorial Hall to capacity every . night' of the regular seasoir and- tickets for this special perform- ance are already going fast. The Festival will donate all proceeds to the re-building of the arena which is so important to the people Of Blyth and area. The old arena was built in 1950 . and well-used by the people df the community. unfortunately, it was condemned as unsafe by the Ministry of Labour'on June -15 of this year and was subsequently torn down. Plans: were immed- iately made for a new arena 'and the people of Blyth and area are already working to raise funds for the, project: A 'Wintario Com- munity Centres Grant will supply "w"':'''''":WingiffientMONMAKNA4' ANNE OF GREEN GABLES1 bth eHl a u;ho ;eonu Coun'try p •• SEAFORTH DISTRICT1 • HIGH SCHOOL-,1 SuthAtigust 22' 3 p.m. and 8 p,m. Adults $4 Children $2 Sponsored by"the Van Egmon4 Foundation Tickets available at Keatings Pharmacy Huron Expositor half of the needed $400,000,00 and the community must raise the rest. An amazing $60,000.00 has already been raised by the hard-working people of Blyth, bit to meet a November completion date more money is needed soon. To.help the community that has supported the theatruo strongly, the Festival administiatien read- ily agreed to offer this additional performance to help the, meet their goal. The Community. Cen- tre will provide a new facility for banquets, dances, and receptions^ and will have 'a seating capacity of 400. Tickets are now available at the box office in the Blyth Memorial Hall or by calling (519) 523-4452. Special ticket prices for this benefit performance only are adults $4.00, senior citizens $3.25 411 and children$3.00. Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. at the Blyth Memorial Hall. Don't miss this last chance to see Mostly in Clover, the„bit the season. fs Bob and Ruth DUFFY „invite you to-celebrate with them their 25th Wedding Anniversary at.,August 14 Brodhagen Community . '11' Centre Dancing 9-1 Everyone Welcome 141=52.4giMSMOM.WW IA 4•) 1:1 Loctil 'rids Calfed to be -UCW Winnie the Pooh on this month Smiles Prosecutor: "Are you certain this is the man who .stole your car ,,., Plaintiff: "Well, I w as. But after the cross examination, lot even sinze I owned the car." . 4 • ' +Lt. •