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Clinton News-Record, 1972-10-29, Page 9• Deluxe Winter Mitts Reg. Value $15.00 *with purchase of a BOLENS SNOW THROWER 524 Models 726 832 Model 832 PRIZES Crafts highlite meeting ADMISSION' ippen K , • R:ed Merrimati" a good man to know BY MILVENA ERICKSON Bayfield Historical Society met in the Municipal Building, Thurs. evening Oct. 19, with the president Mrs. A.S. Morton in the chair. In the absence of the secretary Miss Ethel Dewar, the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Gwen Pemberton. The meeting was mainly held to report on previous functions and to discuss future planning for the Society. Mrs. Gwen Pemberton, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Poth and Mrs. A.S. Morton reported on their attendance at the Ontario Historical Society Conference in Waterloo University in May at which a "Study of the Social Assumptions of Temperance Literature and Temperance Supporters of Canada West bet- ween 1839 and 1859 (James M. Clemens) was given. The study was entitled "Taste Not; Touch Not; Handle Not". In July a plague was unveiled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Diehl to commemorate the first school in Bayfield and Stanley Township from the years 1839 to 1859. Coloured photos of the occasion were loaned by Lucy for the Society to view. Mr. Ed Oddleifson suggested to the meeting that the Society list and mark and buildings of historic significance', so that when a brochure of the Village is made up in the near future, it would be extremely useful to the Village Council as a reference. Some of the material mentioned were the Gemeinhardt Cidermill and Clan Gregor Square. If anyone has any ideas regarding DURST FARM &GARDEN CENTRE has Spiing's 'Bright Idea! lin:: PLANT OUR DUTCH BULBS NOW! DURST FARM & GARDEN CENTRE PURINA CHOWS CLINTON ONTARIO n • Clinton News-Record, Thurs4Y,„ .000001 20A-1972 Bayfieid Society discuss future plans LET US MAKE YOUR OLD' FURNITURE BETTER THAN NEW! For a free estimate and- a look at our newest *potpies -= of materials — CALI- "Ontario Fruit" was the theme of a senior instructors' course held in Wesley-Willis Church this week. Women from W.I.'s and church groups from across Huron County came to learn and sample the goodness of Ontario Fruit. Anne Urquhart and Catherine Hunt (both stan- ding), Home Economists with the OMAF instructor Donalda Graham, left, of Gorrie, Lena Metuszek, Gorrie; and Winnifred Homuth of Clinton. (News-Record photo) historical buildings etc, a com- mittee consisting of Mrs. Ed Od- dleifson, Mrs. Bill Parker and Mrs. Walter Erickson was for- med to collect any ideas you may have, Please phone any of the above and your suggestions will be taken to the next meeting for careful con- sideration. A special vote of thanks was extended to Mr, and Mrs. LeRoy Poth who showed slides last August of their trip to New Zealand. Also a thank you goes to Mrs. John Lindsay who arranged the quilting party for the Bayfield Fall Fair on Sept, 1 and 2, and to Miss Ethel Dewar, Huron County Librarian for her most interesting display of books at the Old Time Fall Fair. Mrs. Ed Oddleifson reported a total of $145.80 had been realized for this year from the sale of the Historical Hasty Notes which are in the different places of business in town. Discussion on a price increase in the hasty notes ensued; but was tabled for a future meeting. Mrs. LeRoy Poth reported that her committee had done considerable work checking the Grave Markers at the Bayfield Cemetery. The committee are taking a plan of the cemetery and laying it out to check over and make certain all plots have been covered. The treasurers report given by Mrs. Joe Mayman showed a balance of $390.76. On November 17 and 18, the Ontario Historical Society are holding a workshop at Moira Secondary School in Belleville, Ontario. These workshops are open to the local societies and further information may be ob- tained from Mrs. A.S. Morton. " Mrs. Walter Erickson was given the project of gathering materials and information on the fishing industry (our only major industry in the Village for many years.) Everyone is asked to help by jotting down any in- formation they may have or reminicences they recall for an open discussion at a future meeting. Mrs. Gilbert Knight invited everyone to her home on Thur- sday, Nov. 16 (evening) to view handmade furniture constructed by , her grandfather (the late John Gemeinhardt). A note received from Mrs. Delbert Haw stated that she had been trying (unsuccessfully to date) to find someone to work on the log cabin on their property belonging to her family. Her intention is to restore this building for its historical and sentimental value. Mrs. Margaret (Stinson) Fur- ter presented a set of diaries from 1927 to 1965 which had belonged to her mother Mrs. W.J. Stinson and her brother Mr, Harold Stinson; to the society for the Archives room. A note of appreciation will be sent to her. Mrs. LeRoy Poth was delegated to research the art of ice-cutting and ice-packing which was the method used for many years for the packing of fish to preserve them for ship- ping to the wholesalers. The meeting adjourned and an informal discussion over tea and dainty cookies ensued. 4H CLUB Meeting number 5 was held at the home of Mrs. Marg Garrett, Connie Talbot reports and was opened with the Pledge. Patti Greer read the minutes as Louise Martens was absent. At this meeting, we discussed a carried lunch which Mrs. K. Bunn talked to us about. Mi. Garrett discussed the proper way to pack it, and also discussed eating at a restaurant. Terri Webber and Cathy Mer- ner made western sandwiches and everyone enjoyed them. TRINITY LADIES GUILD The ladies of Trinity Church Guild held their October meeting in the Parish Hall Tues. evening the 17th with Mrs. Bill Parker presiding. The roll call was answered by 11 members. The meeting opened with a Bible, reading followed by the Lords Prayer in unison. Secretary Mrs. L.W. Scotchmer gave her report of the last meeting which was approved. Treasurer Mrs. Merton Merner gave her report with no outstan- ding bills to be paid. Quilt blocks were given to the Guild and it was planned to complete the quilt in the new year. Lunch was arranged for the bridge and euchre party. Mrs. Bill Parker closed the meeting and a lovely social hour was enjoyed with Mrs. R. Roy Fitzsimons as hostess. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Bill Parker, when plans for the Bazaar, bake sale and tea on Sat. Nov. 25 in the Parish Hall will be finalized (Further notice to appear in coming events in the Clinton News-Record in the near future.) The euchre and bridge party held last Friday in the Parish Hall was not as well attended as hoped; as only four tables of each were played, but the usual good lunch of sandwiches pickles, and scrumptious cakes were served. Prizes were awarded to: Mrs. Bev McClinchey, ladies' high; Mrs. James HtItchings, Ladies low; Mrs. Bev McClinchey lone hands; Merls high, Fred Telford; mess low, George Clark, lone hands Mowatt. Bridge winners were Dr. and Mrs. Morgan Smith. PERSONALS Dr. and Mrs. Moore Hislop and three daughters of Port Huron, Michigan were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker for the week-end. Brian Merrill who has been employed with Dominion Helicopter Company of King City, flew by helicopter last week to Churchill Falls, Labrador, where he is working with the helicopter maintenance crew. Mrs. Jackie Moss, Toronto, visited for the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Fred LeBeau. Mrs. Ken Hulls, Michael and Byron of Dutton, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hulls, Speedy recovery is extended to Rev. E.J.B. Harrison a former rector of Trinity Anglican Church, Bayfield, who is a patient on fourth floor south in Sarnia General Hospital. Mrs. Lloyd Makins spent a few days last week in London with her , daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mackie, Jimmy, Steven and Joanne. 'Miss Rhea Sturgeon, London, visited during the weekend with her parents and brothers, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Sturgeon, Bud and Andrew. Master Shawn Carrick of R.R. 1 Fingal spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Erickson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Don Corriveau, Sheila and Bryan of Waterloo, visited for the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Wild and family. Mrs. E.B. Robinson attended the Restauranteurs Convention in London, Wed. Oct. 18 at the Progress Building, Western Fair Grounds. Albion Hotel registered guests last weekend included Messrs Bruce F. Gibbs, St. Thomas; Bill Ashford and Jerry McIntyre both of Toronto; John Harrison, St. Marys; Ralph Effingham and Ralph Higgins of London and Ron Mills, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Guilfoyle and family of Sarnia, Mr. Nor- man Brown and family, Lon- don, and Mr. and Mrs. George Kalanzis, Birmingham, Michigan were at their respec- tive residences over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. E. Walter Erickson were Friday evening guests of Messrs Bill Witt and Randy Parker in Port Huron, Michigan. The young men are members of a musical group from Nashville, Tennessee and were playing a two-week engagement at Duchess Outpost. -Mr. Rob Erickson spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bennewies in Seaforth. Bayfield Lions Club are holding their annual children's Hallowe'en costume party in the Old Town Hall, Tuesday evening, October 31 at 7 p.m. .111111111W BY RENA CALDWELL Mrs. John Sinclair commen- ted on the topic "What do we know about the F.W.I.O." when Kippen East W.I. met for the Education and Cultural Affairs meeting. The Institute colours, pin, motto, Ode, Collect, Grace and the Home and Country magazine were discussed. Mrs. W. Cole, a former member had a display of home crafts articles which were made from pine needles, felt, sea shells and egg cartons.., She also gave the history of Chiselhurt. Mrs. Wm. Bell gave the biography of Stephen Foster, a poet, and composer of melancholy songs. The roll call was "Your views on present day education". The report of the Rally was given by Mrs. A. Hoggarth and Mrs. R. Kinsman; agriculture and Canadian Industry, Mrs. A. Hoggarth; and Family and Con- sumers Affairs, Mrs. R. Bell. Members voted in favour of a donation to the Blind. Most of the members and visitors arrived in Hallowe'en costumes proving once again that the members are good sports. Mrs. W. Broadfoot was award first prize;=/Mrs,1 'prize and Mrs. Charles Eyre, third prize. Mrs. C. Pullman had a con- test and courtesy remarks were given by Mrs. G. MacLean. Mrs. J. Sinclair was hostess and Mrs. C. Pullman co-hostess. Mrs. M. Connolly presided for the business and Mrs. Campbell Eyre for the programme. Mrs. Alex McGregor and her group served lunch. PERSONALS Master Todd Caldwell visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker, Hensall. Funeral services were held in Hensall, Friday, October 20, for Mr. James Sproat, a former resident of the Kippen area. Mr. and Mrs. John Riley, Londesboro and Mrs. Margaret Barnard Exeter, spent Sunday with W.L. Mellis and Mrs. Mellis. 4-H Meeting six of the Kippen I "Slicking Cooks" was held at Mrs. Ferris' on October 19, 1972 at 7:30. The meeting was opened with the 4-H Pledge. Further uiscussion of our buffet supper was conducted and the topic of discussion was "Plan-. ning Meals with Eye Appeal". The points discussed were con- trast in flavour, texture and temperature, the time and cost, colour appeal, following Canada's Food Guide and family likes and dislikes, Maureen Connolly demon- strated making a submarine sandwich and the meeting 'closed with a fancy sandwich lunch, Varna BY FRED McCLYMONT The Explorer Group met at the United Church last Tuesday evening with the president Brenda Dowson in charge. She opened the meeting with the Ex- plorer Purpose, Motto and a hymn. The minutes of the last meeting and the roll call were read by Bonnie Dowson. The of- fering was taken up by Janice Webster and dedicated by Luann Taylor. The Scripture lesson was read by Brenda Dowson. Mrs. Pat Taylor was in charge of the Study Book and the crafts period was led by Mrs. Sharon Chuter. The closing prayer was given by Janice Webster and the the meeting was clOsed by Brenda Dowson. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. George Beatty and family of Toronto spent the weekend, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Marie Beatty. Mr. Lloyd McAsh of Hamilton spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McAsh. Best wishes to Mr. John McAsh, who celebrated his 90th birthday last Friday. The snow will come. Like it or not. Get a Bolens snow thrower and be dtheestimnya lster of your winter-time Choose from three new models featuring: • Mitten Grip Recoil Start • Console Mounted Mitten Sized Controls & Operating Instructions for: • Wheel Drive it...Auger Drive • Chute Directional Control • Throttle • Winterized Sno-King Engines • Thumb-Loc Chute Deflector Cap • Pneumatic Tires featuring, ,Sri Jo-TIrac Tread for Traction • Differential Lock Out Phone 523-4272 R. Cook, Prop. Blyth, Ont. WE HAVE A FREE PICK-UP AND • DELIVERY SERVICE MASQUERADE DANCE at BAYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE Friday, October'2 7 'MUSIC BY "SUN" DANCING 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 am. • , k.uNgs $2,50 psr person Preliminary List Of Electors, • 20th DAY OF OCTOBER, •1972 Electors should examine the list to ensure that their names and relevant information are correctly shown.' • Complaints in the nature of requests for additions or cor- rections to or deletions from the list may be made by an elector completing and filing a form obtainable at the ' office of the clerk. The Last Day For Filing Forms Requesting Additions.: Corrections or Deletions: • 8th Day Of November, 1972 G.J. Graham, Clerk, Village of Baylield. You've probably met Red Merriman. At Alia Lions. Club or at any number of activities around te*IL.:" Red's an active participant in them becanseolas' manager of Clinton's Royal Bank, he is vitally ton- ' cerned in the well-being of the community )and people. So, if you need extra cash for sontetbi4 WO+ thwhile, need help in arranging your finances,oir need a friend to help you sort things out drop in to the Royal and say hello to Red Merriman. Helpini'.` people is his job. That's why he's a• goiii trim to. know. HAD YOUR PUMP CHECKED LA TEL Y? AVOID MID—WINTER GRIEF BRING YOUR PUMP TO '74 PeemA Peoide MINOR REPAIRS OR SERVICE PUMP • MAJOR OVERHAUL ON • AVAILABLE ALL MAKES OF PUMPS IN EMERGENCY i. FAST EFFICIENT -...., 04 REASONABLE RATES 111461.111100ortilt. •SERVICE AT C. H. EPPS MANUFACTURING LTD. Illi!'141 I % Of HIGHWAY 8, ONE MILE EAST OF CLINTON a til __- • 41.. PHONE 482-3116 or 482-3826 Clerk's Notice of First Posting of Preliminary List The Municipal Elections Act, 1972, section 23 (1) and (2) Preliminary List, 1 9 7 2 OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON County of Huron Notice is hereby given that I have complied with Section 23 of The Municipal Elec- An.. et STEREO SALE ELECTROHOME ALL STEREOS SALE PRICED FOR VILLAGE OF BAY FIEND if The Preliminary List of all Electors Prepared as requfred by the Municipal Elections Act, 1972, was\Publiely Posted .t. - at the Municipal office on the • = t