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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1977-06-08, Page 14e rugged It's fantastically roomy because 87% of the cares for passengers and luggage. h's extremely nimble because it goes from zero tc 50 MPH in 7.7 seconds with a top speed of '00 t\AH. Ana test ;ig,res show it gets up to 45 miles .0 c go or, or the highway." Come in soon and let a Rabbit surprise you. R & W Motors VOLKSWAGEN SALES & SERVICE Walkerton 881,.0835 You expect dVolkswagen to be reliable, 'economical and peppy. But when you come in to test drive the Rabbit, be ready for surprises. rapid room Rabbit. THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO, Students attending the Goderich District Collegiate Institute partic- ipated in a 10 Kilometre walk-a- thon on Monday afternoon, May day evening, June 2. Mrs. Honey Scott, master of ceremonies, wel- comed the ladies and was delighted to see so many out. She introduced the followinge numbers: duet by Frances and Irene Logtenberg followed by piano solo by Irene; humorous reading by Anne Van- Diepenbeek; contest conducted by Delores VanOsch, answers were names of soaps or detergents, with winner Mrs. Dora Alton; jokes by Helen Kuik. The address to the bride was read by Honey Scott. The bride, assisted by het sister Karen Reurink and his sister Emily Arnold, received many lovely' and, useful gifts and in thanking the ladies invited them to a trousseau tea to be held at her home on Sunday afternoon, June 12. Her rearriage to Melville Elson Arnnid will take place on Saturday, June 18 at the Trinity United Church at 3 p.m. A birthday party sponsored by St. Joseph's Catholic Women's League was held at the home of Mrs. Bernardine Kinney on Thurs- day afternoon, June 2 for celeb-, rants Brother Carl Vol], C.R. and Senior Citizens Mrs. Mary Frayne, and Mr. Frank Austin. Mrs. Marie Austin who now makes her home in Toronto was also remembered with a birthday card signed by all those present. During the afternoon euchre was played 'with Maurice Ivers winning 'the prize for high man. Low ladies prize was won by Yvette Heffernan. Brother Carl made a fitting reply on behalf of the birthday celebrants. Father Ed Dentinger led in the singing of "Till We Meet Again" with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Kinney. A large crowd attended the Open Reception held for Bruce and Ann (Dalton) Pritchard ,on Friday, June 3 at the Saltford Valley Hall: Music for dancing was by "Bitter Sweet". WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1977 PAGE FOURTEEN KINGSBRIDGE Sincere sympathy of this com- munity is extended to Dorothy and Donald Farrish and family on the death of Dorothy's father. Rae J. Watson Sr. of London who passed away on Wednesday, June 1st at the St. Joseph's Hospital in his 67th year. His body rested at the Needham Memorial Chapel. 520 Dundas Street after 7 p.m. Thursday where the funeral service was conducted on Saturday. June 4th at 11 a.m. Reverend D. M. Badger of the ' Wellington Street United Church officiated with interment in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Sincere sympathy is also extend- ed to Mrs: Robert Hoy of Goderich' on the death of her husband in the Alexandra Marine" and General Hospital, Goderich on Tuesday. May 31 at the age of 70 years. His body rested at the Stiles Funeral Home in Goderich, where the funeral service was held on Thursday, June 2. Burial was 'in the Maitland Cemetery. This area was thankful for the rain that came during the past week after the drought of several hot weeks. The hay, corn and other field crops will surely come along better now. Some local farmers have already begun . cutting their fields of hay. Several from this area gave blood at the Blood Donor's clinic held at the Goderich. District Collegiate Institute recently. RDS news ASSEMBLY On Friday, May 20, we had an assembly in honour Of , the Queen's Silver Jubilee. The.assembly was planned by Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Martyn, the Level V History class and the Grade 8 class. Gid save the Queen was sung. A skit "The Queen at Work" was performed by the Drama Club. Various topics about the Queen, the Jubilee and the Commonwealth were given by the Le' el V and Grade 8 Classes. They were: Queen Elizabeth II - Early Life, Cher N'IcGarvey: Coronation ]953, Wendy Hamilton. Queens Activities )952 97. Danny Boyd Why is the Jubilee Significant. Ann Cluley. . What is the Com- monwealth' Robbie Sutton: What Countries be;:-,rig to the Commonwealth -. Mrs. Martyn and the Grade class How is the Com- monwealth Chris McGarvet and What Significance does the Corr monwealih na\ e toda:, - Kevin Coc* and N*Z7, MzKa The Maple Leaf Fcrei,er was. sung b‘ er> f talked about :he Background of Meda:Jons after which M. T rti. . distributed the•i:ver Meda1lioris Thanks t.c., Mrs Burgess and M7:"- M a ;-rfO7 p;anning the assen-d.:, C NNOF I G MI- La F.a r tne race fnc,rin t: E in an I'nf: .7r-E ueeke.nc They placed ert‘ -second out of tub'7":-% 'Setter luck text t;77E- IPs Tuesday Ma N.s: as Field Trip Day for so-re Studer.ts a: RDS Mr La Fa„r ac- con-:panned some Economic and Consurr er Stud)es students tc Toronto tc visit PRESENT MEDALLIONS Murray Gaunt, M.P.P. visited St. Joseph's School at Kingsbridge on Thursday morning, June 2nd at 10.30 a.m. and presented Silver Medallions to the students in commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Chairman for the program, Mr. David Zvluk, welcomed Mr. Gaunt and explained that plans had been made to have Mr. Gpunt present the medallions before the election was called and before he was asked to be a Candidate for the N.D.P. in this election. Mr. Gaunt replied: Quote ••1 am pleased to participate in the election with Mr. Zyluk". Following the presentations, Mr. Gaunt spoke to the students telling them why we celebrate this important occasion. King George VI was fc.,und dead in bed on February 0. 1052. His daughter Princess Elizabeth became Queen at the age of 25 years. This is the 2.5th anniversary of that occasion and the medallions are a souvenir. In closing he .wistied the students every success in their corning exams. the best of luck and he sure hoped that each one passed. Miss Joanne . Hamilton also talked to the students telling the history of the Monarchy. The 'film ..The Sceptre and the Mace" was shown. Several parents attended the event. Several from this area attended a bridal shower for Miss. Reina Retirink, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tyme Reurink 'held at the Trinity United Church, Ashfield, on Thurs- the stock market. Mr. Malhotra and his Biology Class journeyed to 'Toronto to visit the Science Center'. Both groups had troubles along the way. A tire had to be changed on Mr. La Flair's van and the bus which the Biology students were travelling on got caught in a traffic jam. WILLIAM DAVIS VISITS RIPLEY On Friday morning. May 27, the Level II history class as well as some Level IV and 3 students went across to the complex to see and hear Mr. Sam MacGregor, the Con- servative candidate for the Huron-Bruce Riding and Mr. William Davis. Premier of Ontario. They arrived here by bus from Port Elgin. CAMPING • Or Monday. May' 30 the Biology 515 , and Physical Educatir„,n. 414 are going cart-p.nzi a: :he Outdoor E '-raT.,.:7" Centre near +.‘ irttir. we IA have a eip:,n: or. tn,a: trip nex: we al; s, E MBLY - 1P7. Fii-Jca:, Ma:, 2 the r d an Mr Ma1hr..tra presente:f pr.zes tr_ the w inners fr'orr. our Sr .ente F;-:7 Rjth r. ra‘. ar. of what the dtes ntronJceic he e the r tub' The :17 es of were t" Mr La F;a A 77 .-.,now w..;'-_r. M7 - an ,' Ire e, I Geognapr.:, :gas-DTT, p, ec is of Roipie-, and ac::v::ies a: RDS Thanks lc Mr La 1.--;a:r for arranging this as serr b HOLIDAYS .S un- n o: ca 1s be here This schrio yea7 owtl draw rng tc a1: ,rose as our find. exami star-. or Wedriesda:, une 30th to raise funds for new track and field facilities to be constructed on a 10 acre parcel of land south of the school. Between 6,000 and 7,000 dollars is the estimated amount raised. Special thanks to all those who sponsored the students. Miss Sue Vogt of Livonia, Michigan visited last weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Vogt and family. Over $3,000.00 will, be realized from the 40 mile bikeathon that took place on Saturday, June 4 sponsored by the Lucknow Minor Hockey Club. ,114 registered and started from C & M Transport in Lucknow, going North passed Holyrood, left two corners, left and down across Highway 86 at Bob Irwin's corner, across Gibson's sideroad to Howard Blake's, left on %-h- -c &slim Ash-fie -1-, passed Brookside School into West Wawanosh Township to St. Helens, crossed highway 86 to Purvis' Lake, the South Kinloss Cemetery back to the starting point at the C & M Transport. 106 finished the 40 miles and each received a silver dollar. 4 cyclists made the 'round trip in 3 hours. All local organiza- tions, service clubs and Townships assisted the Minor Hockey League in planning and looking after this event. The proceeds will go towards Safety Glass in the Lucknow Arena. The house belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McNall, on the 4th concession of Ashfield Township just west of Dungannon was burned to the ground on Sunday, June 5. The cause of the fire is believed to be a faulty clothes dryer. Mr. and Mrs. McNall lost all their belongings. ° Students at St. Joseph's School at Kingsbridge participated in a Field Day on Friday and Monday of last week. At time of writing the results were not known. Mrs. Victor Finney (Rita . Wal- lace) and her son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Finney of Stratford, visited with their former neighbours at Kingsbridge and Kintail during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dalton of Toronto visited with friends in this area on Wednesday, June 1. Mr. and Mrs. John Moerbeck and his father Mr. Leo Moerbeck, a patient at the Huronview Nursing Home, Clinton visited with friends at Kingsbridge during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hackett and son Aaron returned to their home here on Sunday, May 29th follow- ing a three week vacation with relatives and friends at Cold Lake, Alberta. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Courtney visited in. London on Tuesday, May 31st with Mrs. Vincent Austin, a patient in the Victoria Hospital. Mrs. Jack Kinney visited 'in 'Detroit and attended the Annual Pfe ,‘,4--12nrce Hospital Nkkrar.ae May 'Mass and Reunion held at the Raleigh House May 15. Hohoured guests celebrating their 50th anni- versary were 4 Members of her class of 1927 and also the class of 1952. Mrs. Kinney presented Providence Hospital Alumnae Ar- chives with pictures of their grad- uation —the first all-city graduation exercises, held in the memorable Masonic Temple- Building, also their graduation picture class of 15 and her Michigan State Diploma of Nursing and three Sepia pictures, one of the hospital, a Norman• castle type architecture and two pictures of the entire training school classes with the Sisters of Charity. Organized by Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris and coming to Detroit in 1869 quote "Florence Nightingale, the Lady with the Lamp, recognized the worth of the Sisters as trained nurses and emulated their exam-' pie. With a letter from Queen Victoria and the Embassador of Britain, she called on the Very Reverend J. B. Eteinne, Superior General of the Sisters in Paris and obtained permission to spend some time in one of their establishments to learn their 'method of caring for CONTINUED ON PAGE 16