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Zurich Citizens News, 1970-08-20, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1970 Mr. and Mrs, Patrick Soldan and Tracy, Mr. and Mrs, Mich- ael Soldan, Mr. and Mrs. Clif- ford Waters, of Huron Park spent last week at Colpoy Bay. Mrs, Margaret Chisholm, of Toronto, visited for a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. John Soldan. Miss Amy Laramie, Hensall, is listed among the winners in the Women's division of the Can- adian National Exhibition. A baby doll dressed in a hand knit- ted outfit was Miss Laurie's entry, which drew second prize in it's class. Ivlore than 3, 000 entries were received, Flowers in the Sanctuary of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Sunday morning were in loving memory of Mrs. Stewart Mc- Queen, placed by her husband and family, and in loving mem- ory of William Brintnell, placed by his wife and family. Mr. and Mrs. Terry North, Teresa and Tammy, of Fingal, Mr. and Mrs. Don Rigby Stewart and Jane Knight, Blenheim, were weekend visitors with Stewart McQueen and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snell, Stewart and Jane are re- maining for a vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Haslip and Steer This Way BY LARRY SNIDER ‘Pfeelmi4 California has the highest number of car registrations: 11.4 million. New York is next with 6.5 million. Florida and New Jersey have the fewest. With depreciation, insurance, taxes, service and fuel, it costs an average of $2.88 per day to own a car, and $3.95 for each mile driven. * Cars for "HIM" and "HER"? Not so far-fetched. Designers predict a generation of personal and custom cars for the near future. The Federal Highway Administration proposes a regulation requiring seat belts on trucks and buses. Most auto mishaps occur on Saturday. The second worst day is Sunday, and Tuesday has the least. Drive safely ANY day in a precision -checked car from Larry Snider MOTORS LIMITED EXETER 235-1640 LONDON 227-4191 Huron County's Largest Ford Dealer Correspondent: Maude Redden tamily, Burlington, were recent visitors with the latter's mother, Mrs, Eric Kennedy. They are continuing their vacation at In- verhuron Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gingerich of Arcadia, Florida, are vacat- ioning for three weeks with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr, and Mrs. Ellis Stewart and family. Mrs, R. A. Orr was winner of a hamper on CKSL Radio, London, Coffee Club. A post card she mailed to the station while on vacation was drawn. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kennedy, of Hamilton, were weekend visitors with the former's mother, Mrs, Eric Kennedy. They are also vacationing at Bala, Muskoka. SKATER INJURED Miss Troyann Bell, daughter of ,Ir. and Mrs. Stewart Bell, I-ien- sall, and a member of the St. Thomas Figure Skating Club, had the misfortune to collide with another skater last Thursday. She suffered a four inch gash in her hip and was treated at the St. Thomas -Elgin General Hospital. Earlier the same day, John Caug- hell, professional skater and Troy- ann's instructor, was taken to the sante hospital by ambulance hav- ing been in a two -car collision. Ile was later transferred to St. Joseph's Ilospital, London. HOME FROM TRIP Mr, and Mrs, Leonard Noakes have returned from three weeks vacation in Scotland and England, !laving spent a week with Dr. and Mrs, David Noakes, Edin- burgh, Scotland, the couple proceeded northward through Scotland to the Orkney Islands where they visited with cousins and thence to Stromness where Mrs. Noakes' father, the late James Sangster was born, on to Rackwick, Hoy, where his mother was born, back to Kirkwall, Ork- ney and Southward through Eng- land._ Mr. and Mrs, Noakes visit- ed in Bexhill where Mr. Archie Noakes was born and returned to Reigate to visit with the family of Mrs. Lloyd Noakes. Many castles and cathedrals were toured by the couple and although they found the countries scenic and interesting, Mrs. Noakes said she is very happy to be living in Can- ada. News of Varna and District Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClymont visited over the weekend at Col- ltngwood and King City. Mrs. Doug Robinson, Lorrie, Cathy and Carol Ann, of Willow - dale are spending a week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mc- Clymont. The services of the United Church will be discontinued for the remainder of August. The annual picnic of the Unit- ed Church was heldon the Church lawn with a good attendance. After dinner was served, the following sports were held: Children's race, age 6-7, Scott Consitt, Dale Stephenson; child- ren's race, age 8-9, Daryl Johns- ton, Brenda Dowson; children's race, age 10-11, Craig Taylor, Ann Marie Heard. Young ladies' race, Janet Tay- lor, Connie Forbes; young men's race, Bill Stephenson; married men's race, Barry Taylor; kick the slipper (men), Cordon John- ston, Ron Taylor; kick the slipper (ladies), Mrs. John Ostrom; oldest .arson, Mrs. George Reid; young- est person, Steven Taylor; lucky spot, Charlene Reid; largest fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Taylor, Huron Board Lets Contracts Exterior painting contracts have been let by the Huron Coun- ty Board of Education. Successful bidders were Charles E. Pinner, R 12.1, Crediton, $6, 005 for painting 17 schools including seven schools in Mc- Killop Township; Pederson and Willis, Goderich, $2, 415 for painting three schools; Russell Zurbrigg, Wingham, for painting Winghant Public School at $369; D.A. Kay and Son, Clinton, four schools at $i, 505; and 1 -IR and S. Kirkton to paint Exeter Public School at $945, In all cases, low tenders were accepted, Bidding was very comp- etitive, reported Roy B. Dunlop. AFTERNOON PONY HARNESS RACES Sponsored by Huron County Trotting Pony Club ZURICH FAIR GROUNDS Saturday, ug. 22 All races going for a purse All racesclassed within five seconds Also Chariot Races POST TIME: 2 P.M. SHARP Porgies must be entered by 1 p.m., to race BellFamilies Meet At Seaforth Park The deceri,dants of the late Andrew Bell and Mary Blair gath- ered at rhe Seaforth Lions Park recently to celebrate their fourth reunion; these decendants coming from llalifax, N. S., New West- minster B C., Boston, Mass; Tor- onto, Streetsville, London, Grand Bend, Seaforth and Goderich. Sports agenda for the afternoon was conducted by tack Bell and Bill Chipchase, followed by a ball game, Following an afternoon of sports all gathered at the Kippen church to enjoy a delicious hot turkey dinner, served by the ladies of the congregation. After dinner all returned to the old Bell Homestead where the guests were entertained by the little children led by Alice Bell and accompanied by Wally Walper on the guitar. A special service was held at St. Andrews United Church, on Sunday morning with the choir consisting of former members from the Bell clan. Special mus- ical numbers were sung by Mrs, Don Bell, Halifax N . S. and Wally Walper of Kinnaird, B.C. Sunday afternoon family mem- Obituary WILLIAM BRINTNELL Public funeral service for the late William Brintnell of Hensall was held on Thursday, August 13, at 2 p.m. at the Bonthron Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. W D Jarvis. The late Mr. Brintnell passed away at South Iluron hospital, Ex- eter on Tuesday, August 11, in his 77th year. Surviving are his wife, the former Vera Bell, one son Jack R R, 2, Staffa; two grandaughters; three brothers, Clifford, Exeter, Wilson, Kirkton; Thomas, R R.1 Ilensall; two sisters, Mrs. Mae McLellan, R. R. 1, Hensall; Miss Isabel Brintnell, Stratford. hers gathered at the Bell home- stead for a fun filled garden party followed by a smorgasbord dinner. A short meeting was held to ar- range for the next reunion and Elaine and Irvin Ford were appoint ed secretary and chairman, resp- ectively. After dinner, P, Graham Bell, Streetsville, (Manufacturers of Porcelain enamel Products) gave a talk on porcelain enamel and delighted everyone by presenting each family with a serving tray showing an architects prospective of the old Bell homestead in porcelain. The masterpiece was designed by Graham Bell Ir., of Toronto, The 1970 Reunion closed with showing of movies and slides of former reunions by Donald Bell, Boston, Mass; and Howard Brooks, New Westminster, B , C. respect- ively. PAST — FUTURE, AND --- Historians tell us about the past and economists tell us about the future, so all we have to worry about is the present. 35th Wedding Anniversary PARTY FOR MR. & MRS. 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