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The Citizen, 1987-06-03, Page 3A donation of $1,000 from the Blyth Slow-Pitch Tournament put the Blyth Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary “Lift Fund ’ ’ at $27,796.75 last Friday night. The cheque was presented to Janice Henry [right, front], president of the Auxiliary, and Kay Hessel wood, chairman of the Lift Fund by members of the tournament executive |from left| Jim Button, secretary; Dave Marshall, co-chairman; Ken Slertsema, treasurer; and Dean Hackwell, chairman. Swinging Seniors plan busy summer I he May meeting of the Blyth Swinging Seniors was held in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, May 27 with an attendance of over 30. Vice-President Harv McDowell conducted the meeting which began with “O Canada”. A sing song followed with Ella Richmond at the piano. This concluded with singing Happy Birthday to three members. Harv called attention to the fact that the next three meetings will not be in the Memorial Hall. The June meeting willbeabustrip north on June 8 leaving the Memorial Hall at 8:15 People Over 100 friends and relatives attended the birthday party of Clara Rinn of Blyth, formerly of Belgrave. It was held in the Belgrave W. 1. Hall in the afternoon of May 24. Clara's son John and Theresa Rinn and her daughters Edythe and Marjorie Rock were proud of the fact that the happy event they had planned came as a complete surprise to their mother, even though it had been announced on CableT. V. Not one person viewing it had made a slip of the tongue. Those attending included her five grandchildren and their fami­ lies: Joanne Foster of Kirkton, Jennifer Misener of Guelph, Jean­ ette Holmes of Seaforth and Ronnie and Justin Rinn of Blyth. Also attending were Clara Rinn’s first cousins: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Paulen, Miss Myra Stonemanand her sister Norma Cheros of Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. John Cardwell of Stratford. Congratulations to Jayne Snell on her graduation from the Univer­ sity of Waterloo last Thursday, May 28. Jayne received an honours Bachelor of Arts degree. The last euchre party of the season was held in Blyth Memorial Hall May 25. Marion Haggitt and Shirley Giousher (playing as a man) had the high scores. Low scores went to Bernice Brown and Millar Richmond. Vietta Hoggart andTedFothergillhadthe most lone hands. A special second high score went to Rena Watt. The membersofa lucky table, Mary Shobbrook, John Simpson, Ted Mills and Ruby Webster won prizes as did Wilfred Shortreed who was sitting on the lucky chair. Ernest Brown won a prize for a marked card. a.m.TheJulymeetingwillbea picnic at the St. Christopher’s Beach South atGoderich at 12 noon on July 22. August will be a supper at the Triple K Restaurant on August 26. Other interesting events are coming. On Thursday, June 4, the seniors are invited to the Blyth Public School from 9:30 to 11. An interesting program is being plan­ ned. On Thursday, June 16 members are to go to the Wingham Armouries from 1 to 3 p.m. for an afternoon of fun and games. On Thursday, June 25 members are invited to Huronview to a dinner at Last Saturday, Melda McElroy and Ruth Shaddick, of Londes- borough thoroughly enjoyed two thought-provoking plays of the Stratford Festival. They were: ‘ ‘Nora "by Ingmar Bergman based on a “Doll’s House” by Ibson; and Anton Chekhov’s, ‘ ‘The Cherry Orchard” - a new English version by Trevor Griffiths. Bert Cunningham of Glendora, California, formerly of Colborne township visited twice last week with his sister Lois Van Vliet, Blyth. He also visited with other family members and friends while in the area. 12:45 at a cost of $3. After the business period, Euchre, Lost Heir and Scrabble were enjoyed. Those having high scores in Euchre or Lost Heir were: Marion Wright, Clara Rinn, Evelyn Smith, Feme Howatt. Those having the low scores were: Rena Watt, Mollie Grant, Harv McDowell, Gordon McDowell. Reg Schultz was the Scrabble winner. A delicious lunch conclud­ ed an enjoyable afternoon. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1987. PAGE 3. Blyth UCW donates to help needy family The Blyth U.C.W. held a meeting on May 28 with an excellent attendance. It opened with Edelgard Hoba’s treasurer’s report. The worship service, conducted by Ollie Craig and Margaret Kai, followed. They described a 19th - 20th Century custom originating in parts of the States where ladies made up baskets of flowers in the month of May and conveyed them to shut- ins, the lonely and the sick because they believed that flowers can relieve the tensions of the day. They can become a Ministry. Shirley Shobbrook, Convenor of Stewardship, showed an excellent film on that subject. It illustrated the fact that our use of money indicates the priorities in our lives. It stated that responsible giving is experiencing the fullness of the Christian life and one should not be afraid to talk about money in church. Secretary Adeline Campbell read a letter from Presbytery which stated that each Huron-Perth charge is asked to donate $200 to support a needy Laotian family in Huron Park who are not receiving government grants or other mone­ tary help at the present time. Blyth U.C.W. passed unanimously a motion to send their share immedi­ ately. President Susan Howson de­ scribed the activities that will take place at Menestung on June 10 during Camp Site Experience. Rev. Bonnie Lamble of Walton will speak briefly. Many are attending in order to enjoy this annual Inspirational Time. All one brings is something for the pot luck luncheon. Susan handed out a draft of the items on the program for the 25th Anniversary Tea being held on June 10. The program consisting of solos, piano music, chit chat (which includescharter members from out-of-town and Blyth charter as well as all present members) a skit contrasting a U.C.W. 1962 meet­ ing with a U.C.W. 1987 meeting, costumes and all. Mary Wightman, Mary Walden and Ida Proctor served lunch at the close of this meeting. Former Londesboro resident dies GRACE ANNE FAIREY Grace Anne Fairey of Turnberry Estates, Wingham and formerly of Londesboro, died Saturday, May 30, 1987 at her home. She was born, the former Grace Anne Ashmore, in England 91 years ago. She married the late Harvey Fairey. She was a former member of the Londesboro United Church. Surviving are four daughters, Alice Davidson, Turnberry Estates, Wingham; Clara Lunau, Mt. Albert; Gladys, Mrs. Byron Pollock, Keswick and Jean, Mrs. Kenneth Hallsail, Toronto. Two sons, Gordon of Aurora and Ronald of Newmarket also survive. The funeral service was held June 1, 1987 from the Tasker Funeral Home in Blyth with Rev. David Snihur officiating. Inter­ ment was in Churchill Cemetery Ringwood, Ont. Serving as pall­ bearers were her grandsons.