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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1979, BLYTH, ONTARIO, PRICE: 25 Cents
Inside this week
Auburn minister leaving
_ Blyth Pee Wees win fourth
Penny sale winners
Special Auburn Supplement
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Volume 89 — No. 26
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LOCAL HELPER — Tom Johnston is kept busy now fixing various
objects for friends in the village. Both he, his wife Ellen and sister-in-law
Laura Phillips look forward to Auburn's Festivities this weekend.
(Standard Photo)
Tom Johnston remembers
Auburn had 5 hotels
Auburn through the years has gotten quiet
in her old age. The locals see her not' so
much as the bustling village she once was
but as a friend growing old with them.
A lot of the residents remember Auburn
when the hotels were as numerous as the
churches. One such family has lived along
the main street and participated in the
business life of Auburn for years.
Tom and Ellen Johnston and Ellen's sister
Laura Philips have seen a lot in their years
in Auburn and now they live together and
enjoy Auburn as she is today.
Tom once operated the local hardware
store and owned the first set of gas pumps in
the village. Tom took over the business from
his father, who only got into the hardware
business after organizing the rural telephone
system around Dungannon. In the six years
his father worked for the telephone system it
grew from 68 phones to a grand total of 365
phones. Tom learned the hardware business
quickly. His father liked to do electrical
wiring and while Tom minded the shop his
father helped do a lot of the wiring in
Auburn, St. Augustine and Lucknow area,
Tom liked to work on cars and opened a
garage next to the hardware store which is
now owned by James and Dorothy Schneider
Then it took a long time to become. a
mechanic,
"You had to be in the business five years
and then get two class A dealers to vouch for
you," Tom remembers. Although Tom has
been retired since 1970 he still keeps his
mechanic's license up to date. He also
maintains his own workshop and many
people in the village bring things for -him to
fix. He is far from idle.
Hanging over his desk among other
mementos is a gold hammer. It was
presented to him by the Hardware Associ-
ation and represents 50 years in the
business.
Ellen remembers the first ice cream
parlour of sorts in Auburn, She was the first
waitress. The late James Medd decided one
day to make ice cream to sell.
"He would start early on a Saturday
morning and by late afternoon all that he
made would be sold" said Ellen, at 10c a
serving which for that time would be a lot of
money. "That was a good price" Ellen
remembers. "You got a really big bowl of ice
cream for that dime."
Ellen worked in Auburn's apple evapor-
ator plant for many years and earned 50
cents per day.
"I remember many cold days working
there," Ellen said.
The big day of the week was Saturday
when everyone came into the village to shop.
Every church had its own shed for the horses
to tic up. Laura remembers the sheds being
full every Saturday and Sunday.
Laura is the historian in the family and has
a record number of scrapbooks with news
clippings from all over the area. Ellen
started out being the local correspondent for
the Stratford Beacon Times, and after she
married, Laura took over the job. The
Johnstons and Laura are all looking forward
to the festivities this weekend and have
family corning home for the celebrations,
The small hand organ is polished and ready
for Tom to play.
Laura has the house all ready and special
sweets put away for the visitors. From their
main street location they' will be able to
watch Auburn enjoy all the festivities.
It's here!
auburn 125 this weekend
For Canada's Birthday weekend pro-
moters across the nation have been prumot•
ing events and tiring up patriotic pride.
Blyth has no major events going on to
commemorate Canada Day. But in Auburn
the action will be rolling.
Auburn is celebrating its 125th year of
settlement this weekend and organizers
have planned a very full weekend.
It starts early Friday %viten the Heritage
Birthday girl will be picked and heard
growing contest winners announced, start•
ing at 10 a.m.
Friday evening the kick off dance will
feature the Star Trek Orchestra down on the
river flats.
Saturday morning starts off with a
pancake breakfast sponsored by the Junior
Farmers. The parade starts at 1 p.m. 13i11
Crawford convenor of the parade, says there
are nearly 100 entries with seven bands. The
official opening is alter the parade with the
elected officials from all levels of govern-
ment bringing greetings.
The Shr•incrs are in charge of a fish fry and
(Continued on Page 16)
Accident injures two
Shirley Shobbrook is in serious condition
in London's University Hospital as a result of
a car accident Friday afternoon two and a
hall' miles cast of Blyth on county road nine.
A ear driven by Mrs. Shobbrook, of R.K.
3 Walton, was involved in a collision with a
van driven by .lames Hackett of Lucknow.
The van was loaded with grain and damage,
to both vehicles police estimate at $3,500.
Both drivers received injuries. Mrs.
Shohbrook's fancily hopes she will be home
by the end of Ole week. She is suffering from
a fractured neck.
Fifth Festival opens
The stories of new Canad-
ians will open the season of
the Blyth Summer Festival
on June 29th. "'This Foreign
Land", which deals with the
experiences oI' recent immi-
grants to this arca, opens
Friday complete with gala
opening festivities. Patrons
will he treated to the tradit-
ional community supper and
the music of a pipe band
before the theatre. A wine
and cheese reception after
the play will complete the
evening.
The evening's festivities
begin at six p.m. when the
ever -popular turkey supper
will be served in the base-
ment of Blyth Memorial Hall
by the ladies of the commun-
ity. After the supper, the
Brussels Legion Pipe Band
will entertain on the lawn of
the hall until curtain time.
Following the play, the
audience is encouraged to
mix with the actors and staff
of the Festival at a wine and
cheese reception in the base-
ment of the hall. Our thanks
to Pine River Cheese Factory
and to Bright's Wines for
their contributions to the
opening night celebrations.
June 29th marks the open.
((inntinucd on Page 16)
EAST OF BLYTH Shirley Shobbrook of
R.R.3, Walton was driving home Friday when
she was struck by a van. Damages to both
vehicles is Police set at $3,500.
(Standard Photo)
LOAD UNDELIVERED — This van driven by James Hackett, Lucknow
was Involved in an accident 21/2 miles'east of Blyth Friday. The other car
involved In the collision was driven by Shirley Shobbrook R.R.IM3,
Walton. She is still In University Hospital London with a fractured neck.
(Standard Photo)
2 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
Blyth receives 6 new members
On Sunday morning, June
24, six new members were
received into the fellowship
of Blyth United Church
congregation. Those
received on Profession of
Faith were Mr, and Mrs. Jim
Button and Mrs. Brad
Montgomery. By certificate
of transfer from Belgrave
churches, Mrs. Winnie
Vincent, Mr, Ralph McRae
and Mr. Joe Holmes were
received,
On behalf of the Church
Session, Mr, Bill Young
welcomed the new members,
along with Rev. Cecil Wittich
who conducted the
confirmation service and
heard the vows.
Worshippers were greeted
into the northex by Fred
Howson and John
Sanderson, while ushers
were Bill Howson and
Everett Hessels, Mrs, Irvin
Bowes was in charge of Jr.
Congregation and Lorna
Fraser, the Nursery.
In his sermon, "A well
balanced Faith", based on a
text from Matthew 22:34.40
Mr, Wittich explained the
relationship of the Ccross to
our personal lives and our
relationship to God, Also the
significance of the cross up to
God, and out to everyone,
inviting, receiving,
welcoming. And without
Jesus and His Resurrection,
there would be no Cross, no
Christian Church and Life,
and no assurance of going to
Heaven.
The sacrament of Holy
Communion was celebrated
at the close of the service.
Sunday School classes are
recessed until September.
Vacation Bible School meets
July 3.13, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
at he Christian Reformed
Church for children 4 years
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From Me to You
With all the hub bub in
Auburn this weekend I would
Imagine there will be a lot of
relieved people
Many of the residents of
Blyth will sympathize with
the efforts the many Auburn
people to make this coming
weekend one of the best in
Auburn history.
THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 — 3
Thanks to workers
But amid all the ribbon
cutting and dancing on the
river flats there are a lot of
people who will never gain
the recognition they deserve
for all their time and effort.
Although all start into the
planning with gusto) and
grand ideas there is no doubt
that when everything is all
ove' there are a few who
wonder why they
were banging out their
brains arguing for minor
details.
The planning for Auburn's
125th Birthday celebrations
started about two years ago
and for some there have been
a few moments to try the
patience of a saint.
As the date draws nearer
tension mount and everyone
has to remember that it is not
a life and death situation.
Tomorrow will come and
amid all the laughter of the
weekend many will approach
their partners and offer a
handshake and comment on
a job well done.
The picture of the birthday
committee featured in the
Auburn supplement this
week includes only a portion
of the many helpers. Despite
all the planning there were a
few faces who did not
manage to make it to that
particular meeting and yet
more who had their own work
for the celebrations to do and
were unable to attend that
night.
One such person is Bill
Crawford. Bill has been a
whirlwind of activity and I
am sure his wife can attest to
that fact. Amid working full
time shift work and trying to
get work done at home Bill
has been the main power
behind the grand parade
featured Saturday at one
p.m. Besides all the
organizing of 65 floats and a
multitude of bands, Bill has
tried to oversee the pri ze
lists and categories and keep
judges in tow.
As if that is not enough for
one man, Bill also pulled
himself out of the hospital
this spring after a nasty
accident at home just
because he had too m uch to
get done before this weekend
and he realized that things
left to the last minute never
really turn out like you hope.
There is also Lois Haines
who has organized a lot in
the food department. What's
a celebration without
something to eat? Laura
Lawrence has had a big job
with the program committee
and let. us not forget the
invitation committee
whose work will not be
evident until the weekend.
Invitations were sent out to
people who live 12 miles or
more from Auburn and for
many of us, the full extent of
thc number of invitees will
not be known until the crowd
materializes and you see old
friends you thought didn't
even know about the grand
occasion.
And then there is the slide
show. Through the efforts of
Bernice Anderson and her
cohort and son William many
of the old pictures of Auburn
and residents have been
preserved on slides and will
be shown to visitors
throughout the weekend.
And that's not all.
The slide
show will continue to be
updated with new slides of
older scenes and will be
available for others to See
long after the celebrations
are over.
To try and mention all the
hard working people who
worked on the many
committees would be a huge
task. We all appreciate their
work and I hope sometime
during the festivities this
weekend we all say a
thank you to them.
FUN AND GAMES — Pushing a donkey from base to base may not be
your idea of fun but Londesboro Lions sure gave it a good try and the uronvie'v a a
crowd enjoyed it, The Clinton team was beat out by Londesboro 3-1. busywee
(Standard Photo)
Blyth Vee's down Bluevale
The Blyth Vee's of the
W.O.A.A. Intermediate
Softball League downed the
Bluevale Intermediates 10 to
9 last Thursday night in
Blyth. Bluevale le d
throughout the game,
however Blyth scored three
runs in the eighth inning to
tie the score.
Two runs scored on Bruce
Bromley's single and the
third run came home on a
wild pitch. Blyth won thc
game with a run in the
bottom of the ninth inning.
Don Shiells opened the
inning with a walk and went
to second on Don Stewart's
sacrifice bunt. Bob Hillis
delivered his sixth hit of the
game to drive in the winning
run.
The Vee's played in the
Lucknow Softball
Tournament last weekend
and were eliminated when
they lost their first two
games. Gord's Sports from
Goderich defeated Blvth by
Busters beat .Auburn
On Monday June 25 the
Blyth Busters defeated
Auburn in Blyth. Homeruns
from Lorric Ann Hesselwood
and Joyce Carter spurred the
team on to win the game,
18-13. Blyth plays
Londesboro in Londesboro on
Monday July 2 at 8:30.
For those lazy
summer days
enjoy
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the score of 5 to 0 on Friday
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Goderich defeated Blyth 2 to
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The Vee's will be at home
on Thursday June 28 at —:30
to play the Belmore
Intermediates.
As well as the regular
programs, Huronview has
had a busy week preparing
for Senior Citizens Week.
Saturday morning, 16
choir members practised.
The choir has been invited to
sing at the Tea Dance in Day
Care the end of the month.
Mrs. Mary Haugh donated
more lovely flowers this week
due to the high wind storm
that damaged some stems.
Tuesday afternoon, we
took advantage of appoint-
ments in Seaforth and filled
the van with men from
Special Care who went along
for the ride. Mrs. Edith Dale
Baker had called and invited
us to view her new lambs and
the rest of the flock, which
we did on the way back. The
residents enjoyed the
"Bottle Baby," and we thank
Mrs. Baker for her kind
nvitation.
On Wednesday afternoon,
Mrs. Bessie Elliott, Mrs. Pat
Thurlow, Mrs. E. Black, Mr.
E. Lewis, Mrs. M. Garrow
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A big opening here
The opening of the theatre season in Stratford has become a national
news event. But don't despair if you missed taking part in the pomp
and splendor at Stratford. Blyth can help you.
The grand opening of the theatre season in Blyth is official Friday
evening, with the first production of This Foreign Land. After a
country supper served in Memorial Hall the production will take place
right upstairs. If that opening can't be fitted into your boy schedule
then there are other openings of productions throughout the summer
in Blyth.
Following fast on the heels of This Foreign Land is a thriller comedy
"I'II be Back For You Before Midnight" opening on Tuesday night.
This production has been overshadowed by the first play but will no
doubt prove to be worth all the hoopla that has been given the first
production.
Before you settle back into the grind of a long summer consider the
Blyth Summer Festival Theatre. And don't put it off. Summer has a
habit of being over before you know it.
The fire chief says
Small children left unattended in a back
yard pool can drown in a couple of
minutes, so be sure they are always
under constant surveillance.
This is a public service announcement
sponsored by The Blyth Standard and
written by the;lyth fire Chief Irvine Bowes,
Memorial Hall 1979
Behind the Scenes
by Keith Roulston
The seeds of destruction
Those who study these things say that
^vera system holds the seeds of its own
destruction and one can't help wonder
about the future of our Western society
which periodically seems bent on destroy-
ing itself.
Our western European and North Amer-
ican societies have been built in the last
few hundred years on conflict. Our judicial
system, our political s) stem, our economic
system are all designed around the
adversary system. Given these circum-
stances it's a wonder we have survived and
prospered as long as we have,
C.B.C. television Sunday night present-
ed a look at the labour situation that
explored this adversary system in labour
relations. That labour and management
should have grown into enemies is only
natural. The labour movement grew out of
a need for united action to fight appalling
working conditions imposed by employers
who had grown too big and too powerful.
These bosses didn't want to co-operate
with their employees. They enjoyed their
power and their huge incomes that allowed
them the lifestyles previously enjoyed only
by royalty. The workers had to fight, often
physically, to get a decent break.
But that was for the most part a half
century ago. Times have changed and one
might have expected labour relations to
have changed with it. In Canada, however
we're in a time when we have more strikes
than ever in history and one of the worst
labour relations records in the world.
Labour leaders are never so happy as when
they get an opportunity such as the Fleck
strike at Centralia to prove that the bad old
days really haven't gone and there's
justification for sticking with the old
"Them against Us thinking of the past.
And many company managers are just as
bad.
Union -management relations aren't that
way everywhere, in fact not even all
relationships arc like that in Canada.
There are cases where union and manage-
ment do co-operate. There are cases where
the workers have a say in the running of
the business through special committees.
There are places where workers are also
shareholders. There are places where
workers have taken over failing companies
and put them back on their feet.
Yet despite the apparont attractiveness
of such arrangements most unionists look
on them not as something to work toward,
but as something to run away from.
They're used to the old adversary system
and they'd like to keep on those familiar
grounds. Likewise they don't want to get
into co-operative ventures like apprentice-
ship programs to allow us to train more
skilled workers in Canada instead of having
to import them, Unions, in short, were a
solution to a short-term problem that have
become a long term institution.
There's danger in the farming commun-
ity of this history being repeated. Farm
marketing boards were a very necessary
tool for farmers to get a decent break in the
market place. Marketing boards however
are not a long term solution. They have
problems not just for angry consumers but
more importantly for farmers, particularly
younger farmers trying to break into the
business but hampered by not only high
land and equipment costs but rules that
Make it necessary to buy quotas to be able
to produce in many commodities. They also
limit food production at a time when many
people in the world arc going hungry.
Our economic system is based on the
adversary system, on the premise that the
smartest bargainer will get the best deal
and that we're all sharp bargainers. Thus
we have the day of huge sellers being met
by powerful consumer groups and a
constant fight being waged between the
two,
Our legal system is also an adversary
system with each side having lawyers
ready to go out and argue a point just for
the sake of taking sides, Often lawyers
don't even have to believe in the case
they're fighting, they do it because it's the
nature of their profession.
And of course we're all only too familiar
with the workings of the adversary system
in our government with one side being
given the title of the Loyal Opposition. It
often seems that if one party in Parliament
said that the world was round the other
side would force an emergency debate for
the next three days to argue it was flat.
All of which has been going on for
hundreds of years, of course,so it's nothing
new. But in this age of mass communi-
cations all this hostility is given a higher
profile. It often seems that we're sur-
rounded, submersed even, in conflict. It
exerts a pressure on those of us in modern
society that can't help but affect our lives.
Given long years of this kind of conflict -
induced p$ssure things have got to start
going wrong in our society. We've seen
that in recent years with the "me
generation", a generation that says "to
hell with everybody else, I'm going to look
out for number one."
The solution, of course, is to change our
systems, slowly but surely to involve less
conflict and more co-operation. The prob-
lem is, do we have the will to change?
BRINGS GREETINGS — The new Hullett Township shed was officially
opened Friday evening. A Targe crowd attended and M. P. Bob
McKinley brought congratulations and best wishes,
(Standard Photo)
Nethery reunion at Londesboro
The 34th annual Nethery
reunion was held on June 24,
at the community hall, Lond-
esboro, with 86 signing the
register. Mr. and Mrs.
George Ives of Blyth were in
charge of the sports which
were enjoyed by all.
Guests were present from
Ladysmith, B.C., Holland
Michigan, Niagara Falls,
Sarnia, Burlington, Hamilton
Waterloo, Kitchener, Bolton,
Woodbridge, London, Elni •
ria, Listowel, Clinton, Wing-
ham, Londesboro and sur-
rounding district.
Following the supper hour
the president, Alex Nethery
of Burlington, took charge of
the meeting, He announced
the deaths during the past
year: Percy Barker of Goder-
ich, Walter Nicol of Cali -
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James Code of Hanna Alta.
and James Walsh of Brussels
and a few minutes silence
followed in remembrance.
The program was a quartet
by Lori and Scott Jewitt of
Clinton and Lisa and Kelly
Rosman of Londesboro" How
much is that doggie in the
window and "Happiness", a
duct by Mrs. Allan Bosnian
and Mrs. Ross Jewitt entitled
"Jamaica Farewell."
Special prizes were given
out by Alex Nethery of
Burlington to the oldest per-
son present: Miss Stella
Ncthcry of Belgrave; young-
est person present, Kelly
Jewitt; persons coming from
the longest distance, Mr. and
Mrs. Allan Riomc of Lady-
smith, B.C.; recently mar-
ried couple, Mr. and Mrs.
Greg Cardiff of Listowel and
largest family present, Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Nethery of
Kitchener. The "Who am
I?" contest was won by Mark
Nethery of Blyth.
A treat of watermelon was
given to all present by Alex
Nethery of Burlington.
President for next year,
Alex Nethery of Burlington
and secretary -treasurer,
Mary Isabel Nethery of Bel -
grave. The meeting closed by
singing "Auld Lang Syne."
ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thomp-
son spent last week end in
Moorefield with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. WmHamilton.
There they celebrated their
60th wedding anniversary on
To the residents of
AUBURN
and
LONDESBORO
Due to 125th Celebrations In Auburn
garbage pickup will be
FRIDAY JUNE 29
Thanks for your cooperation
Chamney Sanitation
Auburn
Monday evening at Mdore-
fiicld Community Centre.
Attending from here were
Mr, and Mrs. Tom Allen,
Mr. and Mrs. Keigh Allen,
Mr. and Mrs. Don Scruton,
Mr. and Mrs. John Riley,
Mrs. and Mrs. Bob Burns,
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shob•
brook, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Pipe, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne
Hunking, Mr, and Mrs. Jim
Radford, Mr, and Mrs. John
Radford. Mr. and Mrs. Doug
Snell and Mr. and Mrs, Tom
Duizer.
THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 — 5
'Enjoy recital
A large number of parents
and friends enjoyed a recital
of Gail Lears students Thur-
sday evening. 26 performed
at the United Church spon-
sored by Aimwell unit of
U.C.W. The program opened
with piano solo by Sylvia
Beard. Piano solos were play
ed by Valerie Ricker, Moni-
que, Cameron, Leanne Sim-
pson, Caryn Mann, Robin
Attend ch
Mr, and Mrs, Wilmer
Glousher and Stewart visited
on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs,
Ken Hodgins and Jennifer,
Clinton. They attended the
christening of their grand-
daughter Jennifer Leanne.
Great grandparents Mr, and
Mrs. Wilfred Glazier also
attended.
Congratulations to Mr.
and Mrs, Jack Clarke on twin
granddaughters Laura Eileen
and Sarah Ann born to Reg
and Susan O'Hagan June
16th in Wingham hospital.
Congratulations •to Mrs.
Marion Hunking on her first
grandchild Darlene Marion
born June 19th to Wallace
and Shirley Norman in Wing -
ham hospital.
We welcome Rev, and
Mrs. Robt. Scott, Angela and
Debbie who moved into the
manse on Saturday from
Malahide pastoral charge
south of Aylmer.
Mrs. Earl Hilborn of Thed-
'ford visited on Friday with
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shob-
Blyth Lions
WADING
POOL
Open July 3
Hours 2 - 4 daily
7-8:30 evenings
except weekends
Greenall, Lydia Sch,u ur •
man, Jeffrey Mann, Kin)
Craig, Andrea McGregor,
Glenyie McClinchey, Laurel
Duizer, Julie Howson, Che-
ryl Hulley, April Moore,
Janine Bufflinga, Ingrid
Schuurman, Lisa Bosman,
Susan Jameison, Curtis
Moore, Elizabeth Kaufamn,
Crystal Whyte, Lisa Duizer,
ristening
brook,
Mrs, Laura Lyon, Mrs. _
Murray Lyon and Miss Edyth
Beacom held a shower on
Saturday night for Angela
Flynn in St. Josephs church,
Clinton,
Mr, and Mrs, Bert Shob-
brook and Mr, and Mrs,
Pere. Gibbings of Clinton
attended the 45th wedding
anniversary of their cousin
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stan -
burg, Goderich on Saturday.
Also attending were Mr. and
Mrs. Wilmer Glousher.
Mrs. Florence Cartwright,
John and Claude visited
Sunday with Mrs. Edith
Cartwright, Huronview, and
Sunday evening with her
mother Mrs. Mae Rinn, Bel.
grave.
CO.OP
Ginny LeVan, Kim McGre-
gor,
Duets were played by Glen
yce McClinchey and Laurel
Duizer, Lydia and Ingrid
Schuu :rman, Gail . Lear and
Cheryl Hulley, Kim Craig
and Susan Jameison, Gail
Lear and Lisa Bosman, Sylvia
Beard, and Gail Lear,
Following the short inter-
mission Mrs. Ruth Alton, a
music teacher from Brook-
side school sang a solo
accompanied by Gail Lear on
Piano. Caryn Mann danced
the sword dance. The pro-
gram ended with organ and
piano music by Lousie Mc
Gregor and Gail Lear. Harry
Lear congratulated the
pupils. Lunch served by Aim -
well Unit.
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d - THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, Izii9
Karen McClinchey Showered
Miss Karen McClinchey
was guest of honour at a
bridal shower held last Tues•
day evening in the Sunday
school room of Westfield
Fellowship church. Her
grandmother, Mrs. Sidney
McClincheyplayed the piano
while the guests were arri-
ving.
Mrs. Arnold Cook was the
mistress of ceremonies and
welcomed the large crowd of
relatives, friends, and neigh-
bours. Glenyce McClinchey
played a piano solo and Mrs.
Brenda Huizinga sang a solo
accompanied by Mrs. Tom
Cunningham. A reading in
costume was done by Mrs.
Doreen Taylor -Your beauty
treatment for to -day. Karen
won two contests and was
presented with gifts. Mrs.
Arnold Cook gave a reading
and Glenycc McClinchey
played a solo,
The bride was called to
the decorated chair with her
mother, Mrs. Lloyd McClin-
chey, the groom's mother,
Mrs. Ronald Taylor and the
maid of honour Miss Sandra
McClinchey, Mrs. Arnold
Cook read a poem -On Your
wedding Day and Mrs. Corie
Wallace read the address of
congratulations. Janet Cook
placed the bows on a veil.
After opening her many gifts
Karen thanked everyone for
their gift and for all best
wishes.- Lunch was served by
the Westfield and Walker -
burn ladies.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Gross and family were
winners at the Open House
of McDonald Build -All dur-
ing their 50th anniversary
last week, Gordon won a
lounge chair and Anita won
a 9 by 12 carpet.
Mr. Philip Livermore of
Fordwich visited last week
with his grandparents Mr.
and Mrs. Donald Haines.
Mrs. Beth Lansing visited
for a few days with Mr. and
Mrs.Sam Squire and family
at Alliston last week; also
Hith Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Damudc at Watcrdown. Mr.
end Mrs, Ronald Damudc
sl cnt a few days at the end of
the week in Auburn with
Mrs. Beth Lansing.
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Moore
of Stratford and Mrs. Fran-
ces Chisholm of Benmillcr
visited recently with Mr. and
Mrs. Tom Johnston and Miss
Laura Phillips.
Mrs. Harry Arthur visited
last week with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Keller
at Dublin and she and her
mother went to Brantford to
visit relatives in Brantford
hospital.
Mr, and Mrs, Donald
Haines visited last Saturday
with her brother Mr. Arnold
Bureau Editor:
MRS. ELEANOR
BRADNOCK
Rathbun and Mrs. Rathbun
at Guelph.
The age of the Good
Samaritan is not dead as
tour ladies found out recently
on Highway 25 when they
had a bad blowout on a tire.
Unable to stop anyone to go
and get help, two Goderich
Hien stopped and kindly
changed the tire. 'Thanks a
lot Bill and your Friend -You
will never be forgotten.
The Auburn Souvenir shop
did a big business last Satur-
day. The will be open next
week, Thursday, Friday, Sat-
urday, and Sunday and Mon-
day until all articles are sold.
Keep up the good work girls.
Annual picnic
makes kids hop
Knox United Church Sun-
day school held their annual
picnic under the superinten-
dent Barry Millian and the
different teachers. Winners
were Nursery, Mrs. Barry
Millian, teacher, Running
races -Kerry Baker, Susie Do-
bie, Janice Webster;hopping
race -Sarah Clark, Janice
Webster, Alison Chamney.
Ball relay race was enjoyed
by all. Kindergarten class
with Mrs. Leonard
Archambault and Mrs.
Wayne Millian-Kindergarten
race Lana Lawrence, Karen
Plunkett, Kevin Webster, 4
year old race • Rgan Millian,
Donna Lynn Armstrong.
Leslie Lawrence, and Bryan
Gross'(tied).
Karen Plunkett Lana Law-
rence, Rhonda Stadelmann
and Cathy Nesbitt (tied. Run-
ning backwards -Karen Plun-
kett, Shannon Millian, Regan
Millian and Kevin Webster
(tied. Wheelbarrow race -La-
na Lawrence and Shannon
Millian, Chris Marco and
Stewart Baker, and Regan
Millian and Ian Andrews.
Relay race winners -Shannon,
Kevin Webster, Stewart Bak-
er, Lan Andrews, Leslie Law-
rence, Regan Millian, Melis-
sa Clark. Primary Class -Mrs.
Gerald McDowell and Miss
Kim McDowell. Girls races -
Sharon Ramsay, Leona Cun-
ningham, Anita Gross. Boys
race -Michael Millian, Jamie
Durnin, Jeff Nesbitt. Kick
the slipper -Lori Armstrong,
Sharon Ramsay, Sandra De-
ANNA'S
e-
veal'. Winner of hot potato -
Jeff Nesbitt.
JUNIOR A'S
The Junior A with Mrs.
Sandy Andres and Mrs. Lan
Clark; Junior B -Mrs. Peter
Verbeek and Mrs. Jim Schn-
neider and Intermediates
with Miss Brenda Ball all
combined their classes and
had two teams of ball. A
good time was had by all.
ACW name
Bible queens
The St. Mark's Anglican
Church Women met for their
Tune meeting at the home of
Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell.
Mrs. Kirkconncll presided
for the meeting. The scrip-
ture lesson, was ready by
Mrs. John Daer. Prayers
were taken by Mrs. Donald
Cartwright. A reading was
givin by Mrs. Ed Davies.
The president, Mrs.Don-
ald Cartwright presided for
the business period. The
minutes of the previous meet
ing were accepted as read by
the secretary, Mrs, John
Dacr, The financial state-
ment was given by the
treasurer, Mrs. Tom Haggitt
The roll call was answered by
naming a Queen that was
named in the Bible. A suc-
cessful auction was held.
Lunch was served by Mrs.
Kirkconncll assisted by Mrs.
Donald Cartwright.
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off on all Summer Stock
Mr, and Mrs. Robert Po-
well returned from their wed-
ding trip and have taken up
residence in the apartment
above the former Variety
store -welcome to Auburn,
Brenda.
17 lovely flower baskets
bought by the Auburn Horti-
cultural Society were put up
by James Glousher, Tom
Haggitt, Gordon Dobie, and
Donald Cartwright with Al.
Ian Craig assisting with the
tractor lift, The arms were
made from the former street
lights and they are a work of
art.
Londesboro Aimwell Unit
June meeting of the Aim -
well Unit was held on
Monday, June 18th in the
church. President Florence
Cartwright opened meeting.
Roll call was answered by 9
members who named their
favourite flower,
A thank you was received
from the Scott family for
flowers from Elma Jewitt for
her mother who received a
plant and a letter from their
adopted child in Hong Kong.
Discussion involved separ-
ation of Huron Presbyterial
and will continue when more
information is available.
Re-
port on gifts to shut-ins was
given by Betty Hulley.
BIG MEAT VALUES
Schneiders Reg., Red Hot, All beef,
Dinner Franks or Big Red
WEINERS 1 Ib. pkg. 1.29
Schneiders 4x4 oz. Cello
STEAKETTES 1 Ib. pkg. 1.69
Schneiders "Store sliced"
COLD CUTS Sliced per lb. 1.79
luncheon meat, mac and cheese, chicken
loaf, pickle & pimento, French onion, or
Dutch loaf
Schneiders No. 1 Breakfast
BACON 1 ib. pkg.
Schneiders Reg., Maple or all beef
MINI -SIZZLERS 1 Ili. pkg. 1.69
Schneiders whole cut up Breaded and Fried
CHICKEN 2 ib. box 3.59
Maple Leaf Sweet pickled
COTTAGE ROLL
1.59
Thrifty
Bacon
1/2s per Ib.
1 Ib. pkg.
1.49
.89
FROZEN FOODS
Chapmans
ICE CREAM 2 L
Ohl South unsweetened
ORANGE JUICE 12'/: oz.
Sunspun pink or white
LEMONADE 12'/2 oz.
.99
.89
2/.69
McCains, choc., cinnamon or giaced
DONUTS pkg. of 6 for .89
McCains "Fiesta"
CAKE each 1.69
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MONDAY,
JULY 2nd
BAKERY
Westons Mealtyme or Lewis Soft Twist
FRESH BREAD we off reg. price
Westons reg. or thin sliced Sandwich
BREAD reg. 67c for
Westons, cinnamon, iced
BUNS 8's, Reg. 93c for
Westons whole wheat
HAMBURGER
ROLLS 8'.s, reg. 65 for
Lewis Hamburger
or Hot Dog
ROLLS 12's reg. 87c for
.57
.79
.49
.69
PRODUCE
No. 1 Chiquitta
BANANAS per Ib.
Sunkist '
ORANGES 138's, per doz.
Ont. head
LETTUCE
No. 2 English
CUKES
No. 1 USA
BLACK CHERRIES
U.S. large chilled
WATERMELLON each
Ont. No. 1 Hot House
TOMATOES per Ib.
No. 1 USA new
POTATOES 10 Ib. bag
each
each
.33
1.59
.45
.39
1.19
1.99
.89
1.39
JI Hostess
POTATO
ChIPS
Reg.99c .69
Maxwell House
INSTANT
COFFEE
10 oz. 5.29
Canned All flavours
SOFT
DRINKS 24 x 10 oz. 4.99„
Heinz
KETCHUP
20 oz. .89
Heinz
White
VINEGAR
160 oz. 1.19
Dole crushed, sliced or, tidbit
PINEAPPLE 19 oz.
.59
McCormieks, choc. chip, oatmeal or raisin
COOKIES 40o g.
Alcan
FOIL WRAP 25' x 12"
TIDE DETERGENT
Cascade dishwasher
DETERGENT
Lump & Briquets
CHARCOAL
GOOD SUPPLY
We reserve the right to
limit quantities
12 L
50 oz.
.99
.79
6.29
2.47
Van Camp
BEANS
WITH
PORK .49
19 oz.
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Rev. St.Jean leaving
Rev, Earl St, Jean prea-
ched his farewell sermon last
Sunday morning in Knox
United Church with the
theme -The search for mean-
ing of Baptism -During the
' service Rev. St. Jean bapti-
zed Allan Shane McDougall,
son of Allan and Laura
McDougall of Sudbury.
James and Irene Denault of
Sudbury were the godpar-
ents,
Following the service a
social hour was held in the
Sunday school room of the
church . Mr , Maurice Bean
clerk of session called Rev.
and Mrs, St. Jean to the
platform and the Juniro con
gregation thanked Mrs. St.
Jean for all her help and
work and Lori Mlllian
thanked her and presented
her with a gift. Anita Gross
also presented a gift.
Mr. Bean read an address
to both thanking them for
their leadership the past
three years and Mrs. Ken-
neth McDougall presented a
purse of money, Both thank-
ed everyone for the gift.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tur-
ner were guests at the 25th
wedding anniversary cclebra
tions for their son Kenneth at
Strathroy last week -end,
They were married by the
late Rev,C,C, Wasington and
Donald King and Yvonne
Schneider were the atten-
dents. They have two daugh-
ters, Mrs, Gary (Penny) Leon,
ard, Sarnia, Mrs, Bob (Deb-
bie) Graham, Toronto and
two sons at home Wayne and
Robbie,
W 1 sponsors contestant
The June meeting of the
Auburn Women's Institute
was held in the Community
Memorial hall with the
president Mrs. Eleanor Brad
nock in the chair. Minutes
werr ready by secretary Mrs.
Robert Peck. The new pro-
grams for the year were
given out and a donation will
be sent to the Association for
the Mentally Retarded in
Goderich.
The sponsorship of Laurie
Cartwright in the Heritage
Birthday girl contest was
discussed. The Branch will
assist her with the history of
the Women's Institute.
It was voted that a dona-
tion from the Ploughing
match be added to the Erland
Lee Fund, Reports of the
District annual were given by
the delegates Mrs. Robert
Peck and Mrs. Frank Raithby
The card report was given by
Mrs, Lillian Letherland,
The Members were remin-
ded about Auburn as it was
presentation when cookies
and coffee will be served on
the Saturday evening. Mrs.
Lawrence Plaetzer is the
convenor so don't forget
those cookies. The roll call
was answered by naming
one thing you remember
about the Centennial celcbra
tions 25 years ago.
Winners of the lucky date -
Mrs, Lillian Letherland, cele-
bration contest -Mrs. Thomas
Haggitt and song contest
Mrs. Leonard Archambault
and Mrs, Thomas Lawlor
tied. Lunch was served by
Mrs. Donald Haines and
Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. The
remainder of the meeting
was a work meeting for the
float with Mrs, Thomas Law-
lor convenor.
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June 29 to July 2nd
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on carpet remnants at
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6-1976
6-1916 MODELS
ON SALE
(TILL JULY 7, 1979 ONLY)
The following used cars have been drastically
REDUCED
OUR LOSS 15 YOUR GAIN
These are genuine bargains
1976 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM
4 door sedan - Airconditioning, tinted glass,
Radio, rear speaker, Zeibart rustproofed, extra
snow tires, pinstriping, etc. Spotless condition.
Colour - Maroon, Licence KMY 676
1976 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM
4 door hardtop factory Airconditioned, power
Windows, Vinyl top, tinted glass, radio, new
tires, beautiful beige and tan, Licence KMU 810
1976 BUICK LESABRE
4 door sedan. Metallic bronze with white Vinyl
top and pinstripe. Has extra snow tires, radio,
fuel mileage Indicator, dual mirrors, etc. Licence
KMU 794.
WAS '4495 - ON SALE
X3,194.
WAS '4695.ON SALE
$3,988.
WAS '9995.ON SALE
$3,263.
1976 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM WAS '3995 - ON SALE
4 door sedan. Smart Maroon with white pin-
stripe. Custom Radio, tinted windshield,
whitewalls, chrome package, etc. 1 -owner, licen-
ce KMU 606.
1976 PONTIAC CATALINA
$3,263.
WAS '3795 - ON SALE
2 door hardtop. Bronze with white accent stripes.
Custom Radio, whitewalls, wheel discs, side $2def9s rear o er. 1 local owner. Licence 89� •mouldin.99
JSB 986
1976 CHRYSLER NEWPORT CUSTOM
2 door hardtop. Silver finish, loaded with equip-
ment. Airconditioned, power windows & seats.
Cruise Control, tilt wheel, Stereo Radio, In-
dividual seats, fancy wheels, etc. Local car. Licen-
ce JSB 971
WAS '4495.ON SALE
X3,688.
AS -IS SPECIALS
These cars run like a top. We have reduced them below their
actual value and are offering them as -is (plates removed).
Come grab a bargain!
1976 TOYOTA COROLLA
2 door, 4 speed, radio. KMU 671
1974 DODGE MONACO
BROUGHAM • 2 door, away above average.
JDR 658
1974 DATSUN 710
2 door, automatic, radio. HMR 004
1973 BUICK CENTURY
2 door, PS, PB, radio. DHH 671
1973 PONTIAC GRAND SAFARI
S.W. Power windows & seats, tilt wheel, FM
radio, looks like now. DHL 700
1973 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
4 door hardtop, airconditioned. CWY 959
1973 FORD TORINO
Stationwagon. Runs perfect, radio. FKA 703
51.795.
51,495.
'395.
5995.
'1,495.
`895.
'695.
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8 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
MR. & MRS. KEN EDEY
Lois Anne Beacom and Kenneth Paul Edey were united in
marriage at the Aliance Church Regina, Sask. The bride is
the daughter of Mrs. Mary Ritchie and the late Herbert W.
Beacom. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald
Edey of Regina, Sask. Maid of honour was Linda Bruce of
Regina and best man was Luigi Mazzotti, Regina. Organist
was Norma Edey of Regina. A dinner was held at the Hotel
Saskatchewan. The couple are residing at 6102 Dalgleish
Dr., Regina, Sask.
From the ministers study
Dig deeper
BY WAYNE F. GOOD
Recently while talking with
Ron Curl who has just
returned home from Haiti
where he spent four years in
mission work; he told me
about an interesting exper-
ience they had with their
well.
It seems that a good well
for water is hard to come by
in the area in which they
were living. Each year as the
dry season came around their
well would get low in water
and they would have to be
very careful what they used it
for so it would not run out.
Each year they would seek to
have an item put into the
budget for deepening the
v,' ail. but it just seemed that
the monies were needed for
more important items.
Finally this past year just
before they were to come
home they decided that even
if they had to pay for the
deepening of the well out of
their own personal funds
they would hire someone to
see if a better supply could
not be found by digging a
deeper well,
A man was hired, and
lowered into the well to begin
deepening it He worked for
a day at the hard clay that
was at the bottom of the well
and deepened it that first day
by about a foot. The next day
he came back and again set
to work. He was not working
long when he gave a shout,
to haul him out of the well,
that water was coming in
fast. He had broken though
the clay into a sandy layer
and the water came gushing
in and raised the water
by six feet. An unlimited
,upply of water was there.
Just a few inches away, All
these years they had always
been short in supply because
they had stopped short by
eighteen inches,
1 thought of how much we
are like that when it comes to
receiving the blessings that
God wants to shower upon us
in our daily life, We are
satisfied with limited bles-
sings because we are not
digging deeper into His
Word. How often, if we
would just spend a little more
of our time in the Word and
Fellowship of prayer, we -
would receive a blessing
there would not be room
enough to contain and we
would have an overflow to
share with others Let's dig a
little deeper into the Word to
receive that unlimited supply
of His blessings.
Blyth United Church
Celebrate seniorcitizens week
Rev. Cecil Wittich and
members of the Blyth United
Church Sr. Choir were at
Huronview on Sunday
morning. This was the start
of Sr, Citizens' Week
activities.Thc 11;a, m. service
opened with the singing of
several Gospel songs, led by
Mrs. Wittich, with Mrs. Kai
at the organ, and Mrs.
Wasson, pianist. For their
anthem, the choir sang "I
know Where I'm Going,"
Scripture was taken from
Philipians 4 whet we find
Paul giving instructions to
Christians.
The sermon text was the
2nd verse of Psalm 146: "I
will Praise the Lord as Long
as I Live," Mr. Wittich
explained ways that man can
better praise God: First:
Learn to enjoy God,
Remember his instructions to
"Be still and Know that lam
God." Secondly: de-
liberately make the effort to
praise God, even when we
may be depressed or feeling
guilty, Third: Commit our
lives to God, Then we will
fulfill our Purpose in Life.
In recognition of Father's
Day, the congregation stood
for a moment of silent
prayer, and the children's
story was about a famous
English writer, Samuel
Johnson, who failed to
honour his father (5th
Commandment) when he
was just a boy and his father
was ill. He regretted what he
had done for the rest of his
long life,
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sanctuary were placed in
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memory of Henry Glousher
and James Walsh, following
their funerals.
Mr, Wittich has completed
instructons with an Adult
church membership class,
They will be received as
church members on June
24th, when communion will
be celebrated.
During last week, several
groups held meetings among
them being the Stewards, the
Elders, the OfficialBoard,
and General U.C.W. The
Quilters aren't taking
summer holidays,
completing the quilting of
another pretty embroidered
quilt this past week,
Unless you worked at
least2oweeks inthe
pastyear, these changes
could apply to you.
In December 1978, Parliament changed the
Unemployment Insurance program. Changes
starting July 1 mean that some people will
have to work longer before.they can qualify
for Unemployment Insurance benefits,
Please remember, these UI changes affect
only those claims which start on or alter
July 1, 1979, And, the changes may or may
not apply to you. So please read on to see if
you are affected.
(You'll find terms such as "Weeks of Work;
"Qualifying Period", "Variable Entrance
Requirement" (VER), and "Unemployment
Rate" marked by an asterisk (*). For easier
understanding, see the box "Explaining UI
terms" at the end of this message.)
Here are the details of those changes.
Have you worked 20 weeks or more
in your Qualifying Period*?
If so, this message does not apply to you.
For you, the number of weeks you need to
qualify for regular UI benefits and for UI ill-
ness and maternity benefits, or the one-time
benefit at age 65 has not changed.
Are you working for the
first time?
To get UI benefits, you will usually need
20 Weeks' Work*, no matter where you live.
An exception to this would be if you were.on
a training course approved by the Canada
THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 — 9
"Midnight " full of thrills, chills
Uhoulies, ghostics and
things that go bump in the
night will populate the stage
of the Blyth Memorial Hall
when "I'll be Back for you
before Midnight" opens on
July 3rd, The play, which is
the second offering of the
Blyth Summer Festival seas-
on, is as mysterious as its
title suggests. It concerns a
young idealistic couple who
move to the country looking
for peace and tranquility.
What awaits them, however,
is a series of disconcerting
incidents that lead them to
reconsider their dream of a
pastoral idyll. Meanwhile,
though , their misadventures
are the grist of a comic mill
that will have audiences roll-
ing in the aisles. Just imag-
ine all the hilarious events
that can befall a couple
unused to the vagaries of
rural life and you'll have a
picture of what to expect on
July 3rd and throughout the
Blyth season.
Theatre -goers will recog-
nize some familiar faces in
the cast. Peter Snell, fondly
remembered for his portrayal
last season of the harried
businessman in "His Own
Boss", returns to play Greg,
a well-meaning but accident-
prone city boy who aspiresto
be a farmer. Angie Gei,
whose talents have been well
displayed on Festival stages
over the past five years,
plays Jan, his patient but
nervous wife. Kate Trotter,
another Festival veteran,
creates the role of the
mysterious sister-in-law, and
Peter Elliott completes the
cast as George, a friendly
local farmer.
Directing duties for "I'll
be B ack for you before
Midnight" have been taken
' care of by Keith Batten,
wnose directing credits in-
clude several productions at
Theatre London and at the
Stratford Festival,
including
the immensely successful
production of "Private
Lives" that he co -directed
with Robin Phillips in the
1979 Stratford season,
Startingjulyi,
there will be some changes made
to Unemployment Insurance.
Employment and Immigration Commission
for at least 14 weeks in the year before your
Qualifying Period*. Then you would only need 10
to 14 weeks, depending on the Variable
Entrance Requirement* where you live,
Are you starting to work again?
If you're coming back to work after being
away a year or more,you'll usually need
20 Weeks of Work* in your Qualifying Period*
before you can qualify for UI benefits.
This applies wherever you live,
This 20 -week rule won't apply, however,
if you were in any of the following situations for a
total of at least 14 weeks in the year before your
Qualifying Period*.
These are the situations
that count:
1, You were getting temporary worker's
disability compensation from a provincial
program;
2. You were receiving sick or maternity
leave payments;
3. You were out of work because of a labour
dispute at your place of work;
4. You were on a Commission -approved
training course;
5. You were on UI claim;
6. You were working in insurable employment.
So, for first-time workers and those coming
back to work:
A. If you were in any of these six situations for
a total of at least 14 weeks in the year before
your Qualifying Period*, then you need only
10 to 14 Weeks' Work* in the Qualifying
Period*, depending on the VER* where you
live.
B. If none of the six situations fit your case,you
will have to have worked at least 20 weeks
to qualify for UI benefits. .
NOTE: If you are returning to work after
being away more than one year, the 20 -week
rule will normally apply to you.
Did you get UI benefits in the
last year?
If you got UI benefits in your Qualifying
Period*, there are new rules that may apply to
you - unless the Unemployment Rate* in your
area is over 11.5 per cent.
1, If a claim you had in the last year has not run
out, you may be able to renew it.
2, If yours is classed as a new claim, you will
need the usual 10 to 14 Weeks' Work*
depending on your local VER*, plus up to
six "extra" Weeks of Work*. The number
of "extra" weeks you'll need depends on how
many weeks you got on your previous
UI claim. You need one "extra" week ( up to
a maximum of six) for every week you got
over the VER* needed in your area,
Here's an example: You need 12 Weeks' Work*
in your region (your local VER*) to qualify
for benefits the first time. On your last claim,
you drew 15 weeks' benefits before going back
to work, Now, you would need the usual 12
weeks, plus three "extra" work weeks, (That's
the difference between the 12 weeks you need-
ed to work and the 15 weeks of benefits you
drew, In total you would need 15 Weeks' Work*
to qualify again within one year. The most
anyone needs anywhere is 20 weeks of work
to qualify.
Again, please remember, when the
Unemployment Rate* in your area is over
11.5 per cent, this rule won't apply to
you. You'll need only 10 Weeks' Work* to
qualify for regular UI benefits.
Other changes have been in
effect since January 1979:
• The weekly benefit rate was reduced to 60
per cent of your average insurable earnings
(from 662/3 per cent).
• Most people employed for less than 20
hours a week are no longer covered by UI.
• Higher -income claimants may have to
repay part of UI benefits drawn in the
1979 tax year. This will only affect people
whose income, including UI benefits,
is over $20,670. This will be explained
when you get your 1979 tax return.
These things haven't changed:
Just as a review, these points haven't changed:
• You may still get UI illness and maternity
benefits and the special benefit paid at
age 65 if you've worked 20 weeks in your
Qualifying Period*.
• There's still a two-week waiting period
before UI benefits start.
• To get regular benefits, you must still be
available for and looking for work each day
you are on claim.
• You must report any work and earnings
while on claim.
• You can be disqualified from getting
benefits for up to six weeks if you quit your
job voluntarily, you were fired for mis-
conduct, or if you turned down a suitable
job offer,
• You can still appeal a decision by UI to deny
you benefits.
Explaining UI terms:
*Weeks of Work
/This means weeks of work that are insurable
for Unemployment Insurance, Most
employment of 20 hours or more a week
is insurable.
*Qualifying Period
What UI calls your Qualifying Period is
the 52 weeks before we start your claim. Or if
you had a claim in the last year, it's the time
since that claim started.
*Variable Entrance
Requirement (VER)
To qualify for Unemployment Insurance
benefits, you must have worked from 10 to 14
weeks in insurable employment during your
Qualifying Period*. The exact number of weeks
depends on the Unemployment Rate* in the
economic region where you live, (`'ee below.)
If you don't have enough weeks to qualify
when you file your claim, we keep your applica-
tion in the computer file, If the Unemployment
Rate* changes so you then have the weeks you
need, we will send you a notice.
*Unemployment Rate
For Unemployment Insurance, the
Unemployment Rate used for each of the 48
economic regions of Canada is not the current
monthly Statistics Canada unemployment rate
in each region. It is a three-month average
of seasonally -adjusted monthly unemployment
rates,
Canada's Unemployment
Insurance Program
Working people
with
who want to work.
1'
Employment and
Immigration Canada
Ron Atkey, Minister
Emplol et
Immigration Canada
Ron Atkey, Mlnistre
10 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
Walton WI sees Hodgert slides
The June meeting of the
Walton Women's Institute
was held on Wednesday
evening, at the Community
Hall when the 4•H Girls,
mothers, leaders and other
guests were welcomed by the
WALTON
NEWS
Bureau Editor;
MRS. ALLAN
McCALL
President, Mrs, Harold
Hudie who opened with a
poem, "The Quilted
Promise". Mrs. Jim
Axtmann read the minutes of
the last meeting followed by
the treasurer's report with a
balance on hand of 617.39.
Roll Call was answered by a
holiday of your youth and
means of transportation.
Thank you cards were read
from the Stevens Anniver•
Vi
..YI
t
sary and the Bennett
Wedding. Mrs,
Harold Bolger on Education
and Cultural Activities who
read a poem, "The World
Reformer and His Wife",
Mrs, Ron Bennett
introduced the guest
speaker, Mrs. Lois Hodgert
of Seaforth who shared her
pictures with us of a most
interesting trip she and he
husband had taken recently
to .Japan, Thailand, Taiwan,
Malaysia, Singapore
Indonesia, Hong Kong the
Phillipines and H awaii.
She was presented with a
envelope of money by Mrs.
H. Bolger, Mrs. Hodgert
presented it back to the
Institute Secretary,
The 441 girls had their
displays of the recent spring
project they had completed.
Mrs. Harold Hudie leader of
Walton 1I told what their club
had made and Walton I was
described by Mrs. Jerry
Ryan, who showed some of
the articles they girls had
made.
A penny auction was held
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and tickets were drawn
during lunch that was
provided by Mrs. Herb
Traviss, Mrs. Allan McCall,
Mrs, Jim Axtmann and Mrs,
Emerson Mitchell,
A short business meeting
followed when the Fall Fair
Display was discussed also
the date for the fall Bazaar.
Tickets had been sold on a
quilt made by the Institute
members, drawn at this
meeting was won by Mrs.
Dave Watson in the village.
PERSONALS
Sunday guests with Mrs.
Jean Broadfoot were Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs.
Florence Russell of Mitchell
recent visitors at the same
home were Mrs. Effie
Stephenson and Mrs. Susan
White, Seaforth, Mr, and
Mrs. Harry Kestle and Mr.
and Mrs, David Allison of
London.
Mr. and Mrs, Warren
Currie, Douglas , Heather
and Tom and Mrs. Edna
Currie of Hamilton spent.
Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs, Allan McCall.
Weekend guests with Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Plaas and
family were Mr, and Mrs. L.
Vangock, her parents of
Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. L.
Van Engeland, Holland; Mr.
and Mrs. G. Van Erp,
Holland; Mr, Harry Tudben
and girlfriend, Holland; Mr.
and Mrs. John Plaas of
Mr. and Mrs, Ray
Hucther, Steven and John
attendci a Midget Ball
Tournament at Hickson near
Woodstock on Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Hackwell, Dean, Pamela and
Patricia visited v,itlt Mr. and
Mrs. Barry Marshall of Cor•
unna for the weekend.
Hannon, Miss Jeanette Plaas
and Mr, Jake Dokk of
Hamilton; Miss Marion
Malone of Brantford; Mr.
Tony Wykamp of St.
Catharines; Mr. and Mrs,
Martin Brouwers, Paul and
Steven of Moorefield.
Mr, and Mrs, Ron Bennett
were entertained to a dinner
in London on Satuday night
on the occassion of their 30th
wedding anniversary. They
were married on June 15,
1949. Those present at the
dinner were Mr. and." Mrs.
Gary Bennett and Tracey and
Mr. and Mrs. Art
McNa ughton.
Student from Quebec
On Wednesda y an
exchange student Roxanne
Maheud, from Quebec
arrived to spend two weeks
with Karen Plaas at her
parents home, Mr, and Mrs.
Herman Plaas, Grey
Township, Karen will return
with Roxanne to her home in
Quebec for a two week visit.
i
The Legion ladies would
like to thank all those
who donated gifts and
time to the Penny Sale
to make it such a huge
success.
PICNIC Er
CAMPGROUNDS
&DANCE HALL
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
in the Park Through July & August
This week July 1st Featuring
"THE HURON STRINGS"
with Step Dancers & Old Time Fiddlers
2:00 - 4:00p.m.
In case of Rain — Held in Dance Hall
• CAMPING • MINI GOLF
• PICNICS • PADDLE BOATS
COME OUT Ft JOIN US
R. R. 4, Walton 527-0629
BUTT CHOPS 1.291b.
BLADE STEAKS 1.79 1b.
RIB STEAKS 2.69 ib.
Schneider's Bulk
WIENERS
Schneider's Jumbo
SUMMER
SAUSAGE
1.39 Ib.
2.89 lb.
Maple Leaf '/4 Boneless
DINNER HAMS 2.591b.
1.19,.
Devon Sliced Vac Pac Side
BACON
10 lbs. or more only 1.09 lb.
We now carry the Shopsy's quality line of meats and salads
Try some today.
Wcstons's Sandwich
BREAD24 0z•
Weston's Hotdog or Hamburg
BUNS
Sunlight
LIQUID
DETERGENT
32 oz.
. 55
. 69
1.29
Libby in 48 oz.
TOMATO JUICE .79
Schneider's Smoked
LOIN PORK
CHOPS"approx. 12 Ib. box"
Schneider's Peameal
BACK
BACON
•end piece
center cuts
2
50 Ib.
1.891b.
1 ■99Ib.
BL YTH MEAT MARKET
Open 6 days a week 8.6
Fri. nice till 9:00
Phone 523.4551
BEEF AND PORK FOR HOME FREEZERS
We reserve the right to limit quantities to average family.
Custom Killing
Cutting & Wrapping
Promotional and award
service was held on Sunday
with Sunday school in charge
of service, Greeting the
congregation were Nick
Whyte, Sunday school super-
intendent and Laura Lyon,
secretary -treasurer, Ushers
were Sunday school students
Lisa Duizer, Karen Wright,
Larry Gross and Larry
ONDESBOR
NEWS
LSBureau Editor:
MRS. BERT
HOBBROOK
Hoggart. The junior congre-
gation was led by Diane
Stephenson singing.
Laura Scott conducted the
service with Louise McGreg-
or at organ and Ruth Shad -
dick, choir director. A solo
was sung by Bill Jewitt
accompanied by Barbara
Bosnian. Robbie Adams
played the piano. Lesson
read by John Cartwright.
The children's story was read
by Diane Stephenson,
Awards were presented by NICK
Whyte for attendance for 1 yea,
Diplomas Luanne Stevenson, Pamela
I•bggart, Daniel Hoggart, Michelle
Merner, Amanda Medd, Graham
Adams, Melanie Knox, Amber
McDougall, Chert Lynne Taylor,
Stanley Airdrie Darren Stevenson,
Kathy Kennedy, Chert Hoggart,
Timothy Airdrie, Ivy Theresa Knox.
2nd Year seals • Sara Lyons, Randy
Shepherd, Kelly Bosman, Brent
Howatt, Kevin Wright, Kerrie
Shepherd, Larry Gross.
3rd Year seal, Denise Hulley, Paul
Jewitt, Denise Gross, Lloyann
Adams, Bryan Howatt and Robert
Adams.
Ath Year seals, Murray Whyte,
Brent Radford, Shannon Duizer,
Vicki Lou Riley.
5th Year Lisa Bosman, Lorl
Bramley Michael Penfound,
Kimberley Wright, Claude
Cartwright, Karen Wright, Cheryl
Bromley; Suzanne Tambiyn.
6th year - Crystal Whyte, Brian
Whyte.
7th Year - Susan Jamelson, Deanna
Lyon Bradley W'esterhout, Darlene
Hulley Rol pie Radford.
8th Year • Stephen Duizer, David
Whyte, Bradley Lyon, John
Cartwright.
9th Year Shelley Westerhout.
10th Year - Carol Cartwright, John
Lawson, Dianna Shobbrook, Nell
Cartwright, Lisa Duizer, Laurel Duiz-
er, Elizabeth Lawson, Cheryl Lyon,
BILI Jewitt, Scott Millar, Kevin
Radford.
11th Year -Kathy Radford, Cameron
Moon
13th Year -Brenda Millar.
151h Year -Ruthann Penfound.
Promotions by Nick Whyte were:
Nursery to Kindergarten -Denise Hul-
ley, Sara Lyons, Randy Shepherd,
Pamela Hoggart, Brent Howell,
Michelle Merner, Melanie Knox,
Bruce Maize, Kindergarten to Pri-
mary: Murray Whyte, Brent Radford,
Lloyann Adams, Michael Preszcator,
Richard Shaddlck, Vicki Lou Riley,
Theresa Knox, Kathy Kennedy, Ellis
Vincent, Cheri Hoggart.
Primary 1 to Primary 2 Crystal
Whyte, Lisa Bosman, Lori Bromley,
Deanna Lyon, Kerri Shepherd, Jeff
Vincent, Brian Whyte, Michael
Radford, Stephen Kennedy, Brian
Howatt, Christopher
Presczator, Julia Shaddlck, Freddie
Reel,
Primary 2 to Junior Boys, Bradley
Westerhout, Stephen Duizer, Claude
Cartwright, Andy Riley, Robert
Vincent.
Primary 2 to Junior girls, Cheryl
Hulley, Kimberley Wright, Darlene
Hulley, Sandy Merner, Lisa
Presczator.
Junior Girls to Intermediate
laural Duizer, Suzanne Tamblyn,
Elizabeth Lawson, Cheryl Lyon and
Leanne Thur Ion. Junior Boys to
Intermediate - Bradley Lyon, Scott
Millar, BILI Jewitt, Kent Howatt,
Kevin Radford and Shane Durn In.
Cumin.
There will be no Sunday
School Sunday, July 1st and
THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 — 11
Awards end service
during July assembl ies will
be held, August will be
Sunday school holidays.
Open air church service
August Sth will be at Camp
Menesetung, Goderich,
OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING - George
Hoggart (left) and reeve Joe Hunking cut the
ribbon to officially open Hullett's new township
shed. The shed includes garage space for
the road equipment, council chambers and
clerks office.
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1978 ASPEN 4 door
1978 CHRYSLER CORDOBA
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1977 BUICK LE SABRE CUSTOM
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1977 ASPEN 2 door
1977 ASPEN
1977 GRANADA 2 door
1977 FORD F 150 PICK UP
1977 DODGE MONACO
1977 CHEV.BEL AIR
1977 ASPEN
1977 DODGE VAN
1977 GMC PICKUP
1977 PINTO
1976 OLDS CUTLASS
1976 HORNET 4 door
1976 DODGE MONACO
station wagon w/air
1976 FORD CUSTOM 500 4 door
1975 DODGE ROYAL MONACO 4 door
4 door station wagon
4 door
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3 door runabout
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1975 FORD LTD
1975 CORONET
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4 door
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PERSONALS
Norman Wright was ad-
mitted to Clinton Public
hospital on Tuesday June
19th following a farm acci-
dent when a bale of hay fell
and cracked a vertebra in
his neck,
Mrs. -Len Caldwell re-
turned home on Saturday
from spending the past 3
weeks in Victoria Hospital.
London.
Mr, and Mrs, Bert Shob-
brook attended the "Nor-
man" annual picnic h91d on
Sunday at Seaford' Lions
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IN EFFECT JUNE 20TH
TILL JUNE 30TH, 1979
3 TIER
WALK-IN DOOR
APPROX. 90" H.
2 TIER DOOR
HATCH STYLE
APPROX. 60" H.
GRAIN BINS:
• SIMPLE TO ERECT
• INDEPENDENT STEEL FRAME
• MANHOLE ROOF SHEET FOR
EASY ACCESS
• DOOR BOARDS (INCLUDED)
• AUGER OPENING
• (NEW) DOOR DESIGN
AERATORS
• PROTECTS AGAINST OVER-
HEATING, MOLD, INSECT DAMAGE
AND GRAIN DETERIORATION
• HEAVY DUTY 115 VOLT BLOWER
GROUNDED CORD AND PLUG
• CHAIN(S) HOOK SUSPENSION
• HEAVY GAUGE EXTENSION TUBES
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MODEL EAVE OVERALL CAPACITY FREIGHT
NO. # HEIGHT HEIGHT BUSHELS EXTRA
14' DIAMETER BINS WITH 3 TIER WALK-IN DOOR—LESS AERATOR
560-001 144D 10'3" 14'3" 1453 $809.00
560.002, 145D 12'8" 16'9" 1769 $929.00
19' DIAMETER BIN WITH 3 TIER WALK-IN DOOR—LESS AERATOR
560-003 194D 10'3" 15'9" 2883 $1289.00
19' DIAMETER BINS WITH 2 TIER DOOR— HATCH STYLE -LESS AERATOR
560.014 195H 12'9" 18'3"
560-015 196H 15'3" 20'9"
560-016 198H 20'3"' .25'9"
3488
4093
5302
$1469.00
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$ 1979.00
A. ATORS 3461.507.pRcapacity. 507.010
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12 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
E. Wawanosh grads hear Anne Roy
Correspondent
MRS. L. STONEHOUSE
887.9847
East Wawanosh Public
School held their Grade 8
graduation banquet on
Monday evening at 7 }:gym in
the W.I. Hall, Belgravc,
which was catered to by the
ladies of the Women's
Bureau Editor:
MRS. LEWIS
STONEHOUSE
Institute. Those gradua ing
are Murray Campbell,
Bradley Cook, Andrea
Coultes, Julie Gray, Murray
Hastings, Joan Higgins,
Jennifer Johns. Jonas
Kai tulis, Kevin Koehler,
Helga Muscheid, Renta
Muscheid, Lisa Rodger,
Allan Scott, Erika Stangen,
Scott Stevenson, Marion
Taylor, Shawn Taylor.
Taylor, Shawn Taylor.
The guest speaker for the
evening was Anne Roy, of
the Blyth Summer Festival,
A social time followed in
East•Wawanosh Public
School where awards were
given.
Following the banquet in
the hall a social time was
held in East Wawanosh
Public School,
Messers Elmer Bruce and
Robert Hibberd attended the
North Huron County L O.L.
in the Blyth Orange Hall on
Tuesday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren
Zurbrigg of Harriston visited
on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs,
Robert Hibberd.
A large crowd attended the
annual Welsh Country Fayre
in the Belgravc Community
Centre on Saturday which
was sponsored by Knox
United Church.
Mrs. Rod McLeod and
Pamela and Mr. and Mrs.
Jas Savalaro and family of
Etobicokc, spent the week-
end with Mrs. Nelson
Higgins, Dorothy and
Charlie and attended the
Country Fayre on Saturday
and the Higgins reunion on
Sunday.
Miss Doris Coultcs of
Milverton left last Thursday
for Orlando Florida with the
National Ladies fast ball
team from Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan. They leave
for Puerto Rico on June 30
where they will participate in
the Pan-American Games.
Messers George Michic
BLYTH CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
1st Annual Juried
ART EXHIBON
to be held
July 30 - Aug. 31, 1979
at the
"ART GALLERY" BLYTH
Jury to be held July 14th, 1979
For entry forms please write to:
"Art Exhibition"
Blyth Centre for the Arts
P.O. Box 291
Blyth, Ont. NOM IHO
OR: Call 523.9300
The Exhibition made possible through the
assistance of the Ontario Arts Council.
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and Robert Hibberd attended
the Fordwich United Church
Men's Club on Monday of
last week and gave a report
of their attendance along
with James Greer and Alex
Donaldson of their trip to the
United Church Men's
Higgins
The 56th Annual Higgins
reunion was held Sunday,
June 24 at the Belgravc
Institute Hall,
Sixty-two people signed
the register from Kingston,
Stratford, Etobicokc,
Brussels, Belgravc,
Wingham, Wroxeter, Gorrie,
Fordwich, Listowel, Kamoka
and London.
Games were enjoyed in the
afternoon under the leader-
ship of Joyce and Ross Fitch.
A supper was served by
Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Higgins and Mr. and Mrs.
Elwood Fitch.
The president Ross Ftich
R.R.1, Wroxeter asked the
secretary Cheryl Wilson to
read minutes of the last
re -union and name the
people suggested for
nomination in 1980.
President - Thomas Pletch,
Brussels; 1 st Vice President
• Jack Higgins, R.R.5,
Brussels; 2nd Vice President
• Alvin Higgins, Wingham;
Secretary -Treasurer • Mrs,
Thomas Pletch, Brussels;
Sports - Mr. and Mrs. Rick
Lassolinc, Mr. and Mrs.
David Penner, Listowel,
Invitations - Mrs. Ivan
Haskins, Gorrie; Mrs. Jack
Higgins, 11.11,115, Brussels;
Mrs, Rena Fitch, R.R.#1,
Wroxeter; Lunch Committee;
Mr, & Mrs, Earl Fitch,
R. R.# I , Wroxeter, Mrs,
Sharon Porter, Listowel,
!Arthur Fitch, R.R.#1,
Wroxeter, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Graham of Stratford.
Don Higgins of Komoka
spoke briefly on the Higgins
family tree and hopes to
write a hook on information
collected by his father John.
Prizes were awarded as
follows; Oldest Man - Gordon
Walker, Wingham; Oldest
Lady - Mrs. Lena Higgins,
Conference at Delawana Inn,
Honey Harbor,
Miss Ruth Martin of
Bridgeport Connecticut
returned home last week
after visiting with her
cousins Mr. and Mrs.
George Procter. Katherine
reunion
R.R.N5, Brussels; Youngest
Person - Karen Marks,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Marks, Belgravc;
Nearest Birthday to reunion
date - Stewart Higgins,
Wroxeter. Person coming
the farthest • Terry Higgins,
Kingston.
Shower for
D Taylor
A large crowd from this
community attended a
miscellaneous shower in the
Belgravc Institute Hall last
Wednesday evening in
honour of Miss Doreen
Taylor prior to her marriage
in July.
Mrs. Mac Scott welcomed
everyone followed by a game
conducted by Mrs, Tom
Cameron, Miss Alison
Roberts favoured with a
piano selection and Mrs. Bill
McKeon read a humorous
poem which she had
composed of Doreen's life
story. Doreen was then
presented with many gifts
and warm wishes, Her
mother Mrs. Lawrence
Taylor and Maid of Honour
Miss Donelda Lamont
assisted in opening the gifts.
Doreen thanked everyone
for the lovely gifts and all
who helped plan the shower,
followed by a delicious lunch,
Blyth euchre
There were 6 tables at
Monday night's euchre.
Winners were High Lady
Mildred McNall, High Man -
Bert Turner, Low Lady Marg
McCullough, Low Man
Gordon Murray, Ladies Lone
Hands- Mrs. Ted Fothergill,
Men's Lone Hands Shirley
Gloushcr (playing as a man)
and Jennifer,
Mr. and Mrs, Brian Storer
of Kitchener, spent the
weekend with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Hanna.
Mr. and Mrs, Lorne
Jamieson, Stewart Jamieson
and Douglas Hanna have
moved to their new home on
348 Summit Drive,
Wingham.
About 25 relaticvs
attended a surprise birthday
party at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Lorne Jamieson in
honour of her sister Mrs.
Clarence Hanna.
it
BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL 1979
OPENING
This Foreign Land June 29 at 8:30 p.m.
I'II be Back for You Before Midnight
July 3rd at 8:30 p.m.
Performances at the Blyth Memorial Hall most evenings and
Thursday at 2 p.m. Phone the box office or see the Festival
brochure for the Schedule of performances. Tickets are Adults
$4.25, Senior Citizens $3.50, Children $2,50 are available by
calling 523.9300 or at any ticket outlet: The Huron Expositor,
Seaforth, Grahame General Store, Bayfleld and Mary's Sewing
Centre, Clinton.
LAST NIGHT THURS. JUNE 28th
THURS, 1:00 p.m.
Starts FRIDAY!
JUNE 29th
SHOWTIMIS: FRI, & SAT. 7:00 & 1:10 SUN.— THURS. 1:00 P.M,
where all the other Bonds end...this one begins!
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At Junction of County Road 12 & 25
Try our Weekly Dining
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for the month of July
We specialize in
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Featuring a
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday only. 5 p.m. • 8 p.m,
lep�ices CHILDRENS PORTIONS AVAILABLE
afld Please come and join us
,ryour for the finest in country dining!
salon Hours; Mon., •Thurs, 8 a.m, - 7 p.m.
Fri., Sat. 8 a,m, 8 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a,m. 8 p.m.
Your Host - Don Anness 887-9293
People
Mrs, Winnie Vincent of Blyth visited with
Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Kelley of Seaforth.
Mrs. Irene Harmer of St. Mary's visited with
her sister Mrs, Winnie Vincent.
Mrs, Winnie Vincent, Mr. Doug McCrea of
Blyth visited with her daughter and son. in-law
and family Mr, and Mrs. James Lamont of
Belgrave on Sunday,
Mrs, Winnie Vincent visited with Mr, and
Mrs, Wm, Boyd, and CarlLeonhardt of Scaforth
one day last week, She also visited with Mrs,
Ida Close of Scaforth and Mr, and Mrs. George
Howatt,
Blyth Pee
Wees win
On Monday June 18th, the
Blyth Pee Wee boys' softball
team won their fourth game
of the season, defeating Blue
vale 21 • 0, Todd MacDonald
and Kent Howatt combined
their efforts to record the
one -hit shutout.
Todd MacDonald and Ken
Whitmore both went 4 for 5
at the plate, while Larry
Good was 3 for 3. Also Kent
Howatt belted out a home
run and Drew Voddcn contri•
buted a double.
The Blyth team turned in a
strong fielding effort in help-
ing the pitchers record the
one -hitter.
Future games for the team
Londesboro
INTENDED FOR
LAST WEEK
Visitors with Mr. and Mrs,
13ob Burns on Saturday ►vcrc
Mr. Irvine Keys from Glam-
mis and Mr. and Mrs. Colin
Paterson, London.
Mr, and Mrs. Louis Berndt
R.R. 1 Tiverton on Sunday
were dinner guests of Barb
and Colin Paterson at Little
Inn, Bayfield for Fathers
Day,
are on Thursday, June 28th
when they travel to Bclmorc
and Monday July 2nd when
they host the sank Bclmorc
team. Both games start at 7
o'clock so come on out and
support the boys.
Softball fee
must be paid
The softball committee
meeting was held last Thurs-
day June 21st. A decision
Mannings
undefeated
Mannings won two games
during the past week to stay
unbeate n in league action,
They defeated Watsons 11-6
and Auburn 15-6, Wayne
McDougall and Bob Bromley
pitched for the winners.
In another game Blyth
Sports Shoppe defeated
Lawrics 10-8 with Doug
Scrimgeour hitting a solo
homer,
Remember it takes but a
moment to place a Standard
Want Ad, Dial 523-9646,
BLYTH INN
FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
Friday and Saturday June 29 & 30
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Wednesday to Saturday
June 27.28.29.30th
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Ridership
was made that no one should
be playing beyond June 28th
that has not paid their $6.001
or $3,00 registration fee,
About 15 players have not
paid their fee.
June 2, Auburn Ladies
defeated Benmiller 14 to 13;
June 18, they also won over
Londesboro 33-22. The next
game is June 25th in Blyth.
The Auburn Midgets won
over Benmiller Wednesday
June 10th but it seemed to
require some help in an
uncompleted game,
Thiscaning week, Holmes-
ville Midgets play at Auburn
Friday June 30 at 7 p.m. for
the 125th birthday party,
Wednesday Ju ly 4 -Auburn
Midgets travel to -Londes-
boro.
ondcs•born. On the same night the
Auburn Pcc Wees play in
Benmiller, Thursday July 5th
Auburn Ladies play Summer-
hill in Londesboro,
LAST NIGHT JUNE 48th
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STARTS FRI. JUNE 29
SEPARATE ADMISSION
FOR EACH FILM
Wednesday to Saturday
June 27.28.29.30th
THEY'RE
WAITING...
FOR YOU!
One Showing Daily
at 9:00 p.m. Only!
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THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 — 13
BLYTH CENTRE FOR THE An;
ART
EXHIBITION
June 28th - July 28th
by
Huron County
Secondary School Students
to be held at'the
"ART GALLERY"
Next door to the Theatre IBlyth Memorial Hall)
The Exhibition made possible through the
assistance of the Ontario Arts Council
BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 8:30 P.M,
FIRST SHOW AT DUSK
For Information Phone:
482.7030
■1■liIr!h ii1.
DRIVE-IN THEATRE
LIMITED
BEECH STREET-CLINTON
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
PLAYING THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
JUNE 28.29-30
Special Admission for Walt Disney Program
Adults '3.00
Children under 12 ... 50C
Pre-Schoolers FREE
What these ladies dote the mob
is highly 11111/ IULABI
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The NORTH AVENUE IRREGULARS
Q Q elm JIII` %/R`.. JE Ike
— PLUS —
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SUNDAY JULY 1
DUSK TO DAWN
4 BIG SHOWS
PLEASE NOTE: GENERAL ADMISSION
(DUSK -TO -DAWN SHOW ONLY) IS '3.50
BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 8:00
ADul0b*/,CE
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3. "The Teasers"
4. House of 1,000
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14 - THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
((CIASSIFI!D ADS sure to get resuiti))
Property For Sale
1 Coming Events
CLINTON LEGION BINGO
every Thursday. 8:00 p.m.
First regular card 51 re-
stricted to 16 years or over.
15 regular games of 515. 55
least on split. Many other
specials, Jackpot 5200 must
go each week.
1.75•tf
THE Blyth Women's Insti-
tute will hold their picnic at
the Blyth Lions Park on
Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30
P.M. instead of July 5.
Visitors welcome.
1-78-1
WINGHAM Voice For Life
Garage and Bake Sale Friday
June 29, 6 - 9 pnr. Saturday,
June 30, 10 • 4. Harry
Sjaarda's turkey farm 3 miles
west of Wingham on High-
way 86. Featuring furniture
books, games, and radio
recording equipment and
electrical appliances. Any
donations contact Mrs. Rich-
ard Street at 523-4266.
1-78-1
3 Found
LADIES beige coat left at
Blyth Memorial Hall after
Johnston 40th Anniversary,
June 23. May be picked up at
house. Phone 523.4222.
3-78x1
4 Help Wanted
MATURE minded male or
female to help in retail
business in Blyth, commenc-
ing and finishing with the-
atre season, three to four
days per week, no evening
work. Apply in your own
handwriting to J.A. Marlatt,
P.O. Box 45, Blyth, Ontario.
4-77-3
4 Help Wanted
PART-TIME cook required
immediately, Must be 17
years or older. Apply to
Grandview Lunch 523.4471.
4-78x1
PERSON to clean once a
week. Phone 523-4203.
4-78-1
5 Bus. Opportunity
WANT your own profitable
business? You're the boss.
Your own hours - full or part
time. Well established inter-
national marketing firm is
seeking you for the Blyth and
surrounding areas. Act now!
Call Mr. Everett, Guelph
519.836.6333, 5.76.4
Farm Stock For .Sale
BOAR and Gilt sale, 130
Yorkshire and Landrace.
Health approved, ROP tested
and Maitland Manor Farm,
July 7. Don Henry, R. R. 112,
Bluevale, Ont. 519-335.3240,
8-78x2
SERVICE age York, Hamp
and Hamp X York boars.
Also open gilts. Bob Robin-
son, R R N4 Walton. 345-2317
8-78-3
11 Articles For Sale
WOOD soft top tent trailer.
Sleeps 5 adults. 54 50, Call
482-9183 or 523-4450.
11-78-1
PIANOS -ORGANS new and
used at lowest prices. From
June 16th to August 20th
store will be open by appoint-
ment only. Pulsifer Music
527-1508 or 527-0053.
11-90-tf
Word count
Charges are based on the number of words. Sets of
numerals as for serial numbers, street numbers,
phone numbers or prices count as one word per set,
Words joined by hyphens count as separate words.
FIRST INSERTION - 15 words 52.00, 08c per word
thereafter
SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS - No copy changes.
6c per word, minimum 51.50
SEMI•DISPLAY
FIRST INSERTION - 51.68 per column inch.
SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS - 51.40 per column
inch.
(Minimum size in this category 2 inches. Accepted
in multiples of half inch)
BOX NUMBERS to this office - 50 c per insertion.
BIRTHS -15 words 52.00, 8c per word thereafter
MARRIAGES, ENGAGEMENTS, DEATH
NOTICES - 15 words 52.00 each additional word
8c
IN MEMORIAM - 52.00 plus 10c per line of verse
COMING EVENTS - 15 words 52.00, each
additional word 8c. Three insertions for the price
oft
CARD OF THANKS - 30 words 52.00; each
additional word 3c per word.
2Sc DISCOUNT FOR CASH PAYMENT AT TIME
OF INSERTION.
Deadllae of cbu if led ads la 4:00 P.M. Monday
No cancellation of multiple insertion
advertisements after Noon, Mondays.
Phone 523-9646
1Yl
11 Articles For Sale
BLACK and tan pups, Call
523.9549, 11-77-2
UNIT Step, the easy way to
bu y better concrete steps,
Many sizes and styles in
stock. Our installation crews
work quickly and cleanly.
Call
FRANK KLING LTD.
527-1320 or 527-0297
Seaforth 11-76-3
ONE 1974 Kawasaki motor-
cycle 400 cc, excellent con-
dition, low mileage with safe-
ty. Call 523-4412 or 523.9685.
11-77x2
G.E. Continuous clean stove,
30", white, in perfect condi-
tion -used 4 years, $250.00.
Call 523-9403.
11-78x1
38 acres of standing hay 30c
per bale. Mrs. Alvin Arm-
strong, R. R. #4, Brusscls-
Phone 887-9035.
11-78-1
ONE 12 ft. aluminum row
boat -only used twice -phone
after 6, 523.9676.
11-78-1
URINE -ERASE saves car-
pets! Guarantees removal
dog, cat, human urine stains,
odors, from carpets! Free
brochure. Dept. A, Reidell
Chemicals Ltd., Box, 7500,
London, Ontario.
11.78x1
NUMEROUS Household
articles for sale, May be seen
any evening after 4 p.m. or
phone 523-4361, 11-77-2
12 Wanted To Buy
WANTED- Used furniture,
appliances and antiques. Call
Jack's Place, Lu. kApw,
528-2625. 12--75.0
13 Wanted
GOOD used furniture ap-
pliances. antiques. Vanastra
Home Furnishings. Phone
482-7922 13-70-tf
A Standard Classified will
pay you dividends. Have you.
tried one? Dial Blyth,
523-9646.
13 Wanted
Property For Sale
Property For Sale
iisINTEE
Pierre Rammeloo-
Res. 523-9478
Reduced to sell - nicely decorated home, has
Franklin fireplace, counter top stove, fridge, ready
to move in.
Four unit apartment bldg. all rented one block from
Main Street in Blyth
Blyth arca • 150 acre hog farm.
Blyth arca - house and small barn on app. 3 acres.
200 acre beef farm north of Blyth
200 acre hog set up.
Our company has over 100 farms of all sizes listed in
the Counties of Huron, Bruce and Grey.
14.64-tf
WORKMAN
REAL ESTATE 'LTD. CLINTON, ONT.
Harold Workman, Clinton Office 482-3455
Res. 482-3165
Henry, Mero, Seaforth Office 527-0430
Ron Doiron, Bayfield Office 565.2797
Dirk van der Werf, 482-3455
16 acre year round cottage property. Three bedroom
hideaway with many extras. 555,900.00.
Queen Street, 3 or 4 bedroom home, good condition,
modern bath and kitchen, laundry room, sun
deck and garage for 531,000.00
King St. - 3 bedroom, 2 storey brick home,
526,500.00.
Dinsley St. - Brick. duplex or 4 bedroom home,
$25,000.00,
Dinsley St. - 5 bedroom, aluminum -sided home,
$19,900,00.
Hog Barn for 420 hogs on 20 acres, 4 bedroom home,
Morris Township, $69,900.
1 acre lot near Londesborough, 512,000.00.
Morris Twp. - 99 acres, 67 workable, Harriston
Loam. 572,000.00.
213 acres; 160 workable, modern hog barn, 4
bedroom home near Auburn.
Morris Twp., 31/2 acres brick house, large barn,
538,500.00.
Hullett Twp., 100 acres, 85 workable, renovated
home, steel shed, $150,000.00.
Morris Twp., 100 acres, 97 workable, brick home,
large barn, 129,000.00.
4 Dairy farms, all sizes available.
Highway location near Blyth. Brick ranch style home
with attached garage, 4 bedrooms, rec. room,
situated on 1 acre.
Call us and choose from over 100 properties.
14-79-1
13 Wanted
WANTED:
DEAD OR DISABLED
COWS & HORSES
STOCKER CATTLE
Calves and pigs picked up free of charge.
TOP PRICES PAID
For fresh animals over 500 Ib. 51.00 a hundred
weight. Cows and horses over 1,200 Ib. 15.00 each.
4 Wheel drive radio dispatch trucks, 24 hour service
7 days a week,
BRUSSELS
PET FOOD SUPPLIES
Local calls • 887.9334, toll free 1.800.265 -4267
13-754
19 Notices
PHIL'S REFRIGERATOR
AND Appliance Service. 24
hour emergency service,
Used appliance sales, Phone
887-9062, 19-75-tf
Berg
Sales -Service
Installation
• Bun Cleaners
• Bunk Feeders
• Stabling
- Silo Unloaders
FREE ESTIMATES
Donald G. Ives
R.R.2, Blyth
Phone Brussels 887-9024
19.75-tf
BAILEY
Real Estate Ltd.
Clinton
Phone: 411.111
HULLETT TWP. • 71 acres.
No buildings.
******
MORRIS TWP. - 1 floor 3
bdrm. brick home on 4 acres
'/2 mile from 13russels. Two
good barns.
******
5 ACRES - East Wawanosh
Twp, with barn, 11/2 storey
frame home with stone fire-
place, nicely decorated and
landscaped.
* * * * * *
11/2 storey 2 bdrm. brick
home on Dinsley St. Priced
for quick sale.
* * * * * *
DOWNTOWN BLYTH -
Largc store with apartment
above,
* * * * * *
GREY TWP. - 200 acre farm,
140 acres workable, 2 good
barns equipped for hogs,
Nice two storey home.
******
EAST WAWANOSH - 150
acre dairy farm. Fully equip-
ped.
******
LONDESBORO • 1 floor
frame home on 'h acre lot.
* * * * * *
BLYTH - 1'/2 storey frame
home. Central location. Nice-
ly decorated and landscaped
with sun deck and garage.
******
CHOICE BUILDING LOTS -
fully serviced in Village of
Blyth.
* * * * * *
BLYTH • 1 floor 3 bdrm.
frame home, broadloomed
throughout. Garden house
included.
******
MORRIS TWP. - 2 floor brick
home on 5 acres with frame
barn, 2 miles from Blyth.
Severed.
* * * * * *
150 ACRES - in Morris Twp.
with barn and 1'/: storey
frame home.
******
FOOD FOR THOUGHT -
Whatever else may be caus-
ing pollution, it's sure not
the peace pipe.
14-78-1
AUBURN - Spacious 2 storey
older home, 4 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms, double living
room, dining room separate
garage and workshop.
Asking 535,000.00 must sell.
Phone 526-7561. 14.70-t f
19 Notices
Marie Salm
AUCTIONEER &
APPRAISER
Specializing in Antiques
or Collectables will buy
or sell by Auction, We
also repair Broken
Furniture.
Phone Marie Salm
523-9641 19-70-tf
More classified
next page
THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 —15
19 Notices
19 Notices 21 Tenders Wanted 24 Cards of Thanks 27 Births
5°° Attention sPo
"5oo Farmers is Farmers
We now paying $5.00 = $15.00 for fresh dead
or disabled cows & horses over 500 lbs. All
calves & pigs picked up free of charge. Fast
Efficient Service = 24 hrs a day 7 days a
week.
HURON DEAD STOCK
REMOVAL
CaII collect 482-9811
Call us first you won't have to
call anyone else
19.75-tf
FURNITURE refinishing and
repair. Frcc estimates. Jim
Cook 523.9284.
19-78-4
CUSTOM silo filling, for hay.
Phone Hank Reinink.
523.9202. 19-76-tf
Hank's Small
Engine Service
Henry Reinink
1 Mlle North of
Londesboro
523-9202
Lawn and Garden
Equipment Repair
19.70-tf
Dogs
Groomed
By appointment only.
527-1931
19-75-tf
New Mattresses
Everyday Prices
Lower Than Most
Sales
40 dinette suites
of Wood and Chronic
C & E Furniture
NEW AND USED
'/: mile south on
hwy. 21
Goderich 524-7231
We take Trades
19-75-tf
WHITEWASHING and barn
Disinfecting. Phone Ana
Moss, 529-7650. 19.60-t f
AIR HAMMER, Backhoe,
Septic Bed installation, Cecil
Cranston, 529.7691. 19.75-tf
20 Auction Sales
Auction
Sale
Of furniture & household
effects including some ant-
iques.
WINGHAM AUCTION
CENTRE
Sat., June 30,1979,11 a.m.
Selling for a Blyth home, also
Belgrave & Turnberry. Part-
ial list.
Large Frost Free Frig; 3
washstands; dresser; 2 beds,
one with matching dresser; 3
piece chesterfield suite;
occasional chairs; 5 dining
room chairs including one
arm; excellent wicker rocker
& 2 chairs; boston rocker;
press back rocker; stencilled
childs rocker; writing desk;
antique childs iron crib; 2
small school desks; trunks; 2
treadle sewing machines; 2
lounges; blond oak china
cabinet & buffet; large din-
ing room table; 2 platform
rockers "like new" & secre-
tary writing desk; propane
heater; aluminum com. door
& windows; sofa lounge;
T.V. B.W.; 2 wringer wash-
ers; antique sleigh bells - one
string with 60 small bells, 9
brass bells, some with 41/2"
base; 2 faults tops for horse
collars; floor lamps; table
lamps; pictures; mirrors;
excellent kitchen utensils;
dishes, including some of
interest; powder horn &
pouch; insulators; game
traps etc.
Preview: Fri. 2.5; 7.9 p.rn.
AUCTIONEER
Jack Alexander
Phone 357-1442
20-78.1
Fitness is a national issue.
We call it Body Politics.
mammon
(T/vn
Tender for
Tandem
Truck
Sealed tenders on
forms and in envelopes
available from the office
of the undersigned will
be accepted until 4:00
p.m. local time on
WEDNESDAY,
JULY 11, 1979
for the supply of 1 -
tandem diesel truck
equipped with snow
plow and wing.
The lowest or any
tender not necessarily
accepted.
R.A. DEMPSEY, P. Eng
Huron County Engineer
Court House
Goderich, Ontario.
N7A 1M2
21.784
24 Cards of Thanks
We wish to express our
sincere thanks to our daugh-
ters Marilyn Craig and fam-
ily and Nancy Daer and
family and to all who helped
in any way for the wonderful
party they held for our 40th
wedding Anniversary on
June 23. A special thanks to
our friends and neighbours
for the cards and gifts we re-
ceived. These fond memories
will always be cherished,
Winnie and Charlie Johnston
I wish to thank all my
neighbors old and new for
giving a party on June 14th
to help celebrate my birthday
also my relatives for coming
on Sunday to offer their
congratulations. On both oc-
casions and during the week
1 received many cards, good
wishes, and lovely gifts
which were much apprec-
iated. —Iva Switzer
24-78x1
The family of the late James
Walsh wishes to express
sincere gratitude to their
friends, relatives, and neigh-
bours for the many acts of
kindness shown to them dur-
ing their recent sad bereave-
ment. The beautiful floral
tributes, memorial donations
to the Ontario Heart Found-
ation, the food brought to the
home, and the many kind
expressions of sympathy
were greatly appreciated.
Special thanks to Rev. John
Roberts, Mr. Lloyd Tasker,
the pallbearers, flower bear-
ers, and the ladies who so
capably prepared and served
:he lunch. Such acts of
kindness will long be remem-
bered and we thank everyone
most sincerely.—Jennie and
Marlene, Duncan and Elea-
nor.
24.78x1
I wish to extend my sincere
thanks and gratitude to all
the close family, relatives
and friends in the dreadful
loss of my dear husband Ron
Abell, Special gratitude to
Rev. Newstead and Rev.
Humphries for their sympa-
thy and special funeral ser-
vice. Also special thanks to
all who attended the funeral
and for those who sent
flowers, cards, and gave
donations.—Sincerely, Mrs.
Theresa Abell
24-78-1
The Thompson Family would
like to thank the Londesboro
Folks also Jim and Janet
Lawrie, Karen and Don Scru-
ton who journeyed to Moore-
field last Monday evening to
celebrate my mother's and
father's Diamond Anniver-
sary. Please accept their
thanks also for cards, gifts,
and good wishes.—Sincerely
Audrey and Bob.
24-78x1
25 In Memoriam
THUELL— In loving memory
of a dear mother who passed
away June 3/77 and a dear
father who passed away June
29/76,
Time may heal the broken
heart,
Time may make the wound
less sore,
But time can never stop the
longing,
For the loved ones gone
before.
Always remembered by dau-
ghter Violet.
25.78x1
THUELL—In loving memory
of a dear Grandpa and Grand,
ma who passed away 3 yrs.
ago and 2 years ago in the
month of June.
This month comes with deep
regret.
For it brings two days we can
never forget,
There are other grandpar-
ents in the world we know,
But you were ours and we
loved you so.
—Always remembered by
Vikki, J.C., Joey and Jeff,
Bev, Dave and Chris, Jim
and Elaine,
25-78x1
KUIPERS—John and Cory
Kuipers (nee Bylsma) of R.
R. #5, Goderich, thank God
for the safe arrival of their
daughter Charleen Renee on
June 15, 1979, 6 lbs., 1 oz. at
Victoria Hospital, London.
First grandchild for Mr. and
Mrs, Martin Kuipers and
eleventh for Mr. and Mrs.
Wobbe Bylsma.
27-78x1
NORMAN—Wallace and
Shirley (nee Hunking) R. R.
113 Wingham are pleased to
announce the safe arrival of
their daughter Darlene Mar-
ion on June 19, 1979 at the
Win vi and District Hospi-
tal grandchild for Mrs.
Marion Hunking R. R. #1
Auburn. Third grandchild for
Mr. and Mrs, John Norman
R. R. #3, Wingham. Third
great grandchild for Mr.
Arthur Rallagh, Wingham.
27-78x1
O'HAGAN—Reg and Susan
are pleased to announce the
arrival of twin girls; Laura
Eileen and Sarah Ann, at
Wingham and District Hospi-
tal on June 16. Sisters for
Mary Beth and Kelly. 'Happy
grandparents; Jack and Ei-
leen Clark, Blyth and Mrs. H.
O'Hagan of Nova Scotia.
Great grandparents are Mr.
and Mrs, Arthur Clark, God-
erich, and Mr. Alex Dark of
Huronview, Clinton,
27-78-1
27 Births
•
Standard
WANT ADS
WORK
Phone 523-9646
Centtal Anon
8econda School
Summer Hours
The day school office hours
commencing July 2 will be
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Please note: The office will be closed
for staff vacations from
July 14 - August 12 inclusive
Timetable changes may be made
after the latter date.
Guidance consellors will be available
for consultation the last week
of August.
Report cards may be picked up
commencing at 12:00 noon on
Friday, June 29th.
CAMPERS SPECIALS
from
Bowes Electronic Shop
Hamilton St. Phone 523-4412 Blyth, Ontario
Philips 12" AC -DC B/W 124.95
T, V.'s
Admiral -12" AC -Dc B/W 129.95
r
Flashlights from 3,99
AC -DC Radios from 9.99
Rechargeable Battery "P
8 Lantern 24.95
6 Volt Waterproof
Lanterns with battery 10.50
Big Bruiser Sealed Beak) 9
Lantern with Red Flasher 9. 5
Open Mon. • Fri.,1 p.. • 9 p.m,
Travalarm 26.95
Smoke Signals No Tax
Westinghouse
oBwb6ow 100W az2 59'
l� lowtron
Bug Killer 129.95
Cassette Recorder
Players &up 36.95
8 Track Players 24.95
Record Player
49.95
Sat.1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
16 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
Penny sale winners
The Legion ladies
Auxiliary sponsored a
successful penny sale. They
made over $400: before
expenses. More winners next
week,
Blyth Summer Febtival•1 book
Senior Citizen tickets, Margret Nes-
bitt; Bowes Electronic -radio, Billie
Glousher; Hansel & Gretel-sleepers,
Tanya Scruton, GoderiQh; Cooks
Upholstery -2 pillows, Linda Warwick;
Jan's Hairdressing -Hair Spray, brush
& comb, Bev Cotton; Manning's
Building Supplies -1 gal. paint, Keith
Battin; Winthrop Construction -
window flower box, B. Pierce;
Fifth
Festival
opens
(Continued from Page 1)
ing of the fifth anniversary
season of the Blyth Summer
Festival. In live years, the
Festival has grown from a
season of two plays and
fourteen performances to a
season of live plays, sixty-
one performances and a
winter series. Audiences
have continued to grow
steadily, confirming the
Festival's belief that there is
a need for original Canadian
drama in southwestern
Ontario. Our thanks to the
residents of the Blyth area
for makingeur success poss-
ible. The fifth anniversary
se o romises to be one of
th t exciting ever. Tick-
ets for all performances,
including opening night, are
going rapidly. Patrons are
advised to make their reser-
vations immediately to avoid
disappointment.
Win at
track
Track and Field took place
on Tuesday, June 12, 1979 at.
East Wawanosh Pufilic
School. The top winners for
each division were in order of
placing. Midget Girls, Freda
Kikkert, Honey Ann
Tilbrook, Darlene Darlow;
Junior Girls, Heather
Hedley, Dianne Campbell,
Heather Shiell, tied, Laura
Johns; Intermediate Girls,
Lisa Rodger, Jennifer
Kikkert, Dianne Nethery;
Senior Girls, Andrea
Coultes, Renata Muscheid,
Helga Muscheid; Midget
Boys, Corey McKee, Mike
Fraser, Steven Coultes;
Junior Boys, Randy Nixon,
Stewart Chettleburgh,
Graham Taylor, Robert
Gordon, tied; Intermediate
Boys, Jonas Kaciulis, Allan
Scott, Brad Cook; Senior
Boys, Kevin Koehler, Scott
Stevenson, Tony Vienneau.
SUPERIOR
MEMORIALS
ESTABLISHED
OVER 50 YEARS
ware, Irwin Bowes; Artex - 2 paints -
Lorna Fraser, Rhonda Scrimgeour;
Wallace Turkey - 2 pkgs. of 3 pies,
Connie Becker; Village Squire • 1 yr.
subscription, Shannan Snell; Cooks
Flowers - plant, Mae Badley; Make-
up • Wilson's Variety, Sam Matkln;
Elliotts Insurance - $5.00 cash, Molly
Grant
Camerons - ping-pong candy,
Rhonda Scrimgeour; B,J. Fabrics -
pillow cases, Luella Hall; Beth's
Ceramics • Toadstool & frog, Paul
McNeil; Michael Ward • vase, Lorie
Purdon, R.R, Wingham; Blyth Inn -
dinner for 2, Molly Grant; Young-
bluts - candy (1 bag), Carol Dough-
tery; Howson R Howson - 7 Ib. bag
flour, Linda Kennedy; Reg & Hary
Construction - Provincial ticket,
Yvonne Krauter; Taskers • Wall
Plaque, Kaye Duncan; Silverwoods -
V2 gal. Ice cream, June Fothergill.
B.J. Fabrics • cheese board &
towel, June Fothergill; Gec. Burk-
holder - $10.00 cash, Lloyd GiLucher;
Case of chips - Blyth Legion, Paul
Pierre; Ladies auxiliary - serviettes,
Bernice Pierce; $10,00 cash • vion.,
Rhonda Scrimgeour; Baintons -
1 blanket, Kevin Coultes; Howson o
Howson - 7 Ib. flour, Luella McGow-
an; Wallace Turkey • 2 pkgs. of 3
pies, Kelly Cook; Wallet, Linda
Warwick; Blyth Summer Festival
tickets - 2 adults and 2childrens, Paul
Yanches.
Gore's Hdwre. - letter holder,
Linda Warwick; Huron Tractor -
Ladies hat, Susan Walsh; Taskers
candle holders, Kelly Cook; Avon
perfume - Vera Hesseiwood, Irvin
Bowes; Triple K • Dinner for 2, Linda
Kennedy;. Huron & Erie Beverages
• Coke glasses, Mildred A. en'.
Brussels; Make-up - Wilson Variety,
Mrs. M. McNeil; Nerve McDowells
- portrait, Margaret Cook; Post office
staff - stamps, Steve Cook; Candy
Youngbluts, Scott MacDonald.
Ed Watson - $8.00 worth pork
chops, Ruth Dougherty; Howson &
Howson - 7 lbs. flour, Jack Wilson;
Murphy Tobacco • carving set, Susan
Walsh; Steak knives - Riehl Advertls-
Ing, Cathy Taylor, Varna; Socks -
Betty Bowes -Amway, Brenda Finlay-
min,
inlayson, Stella; Bat and ball - John
Stewart, Connie Govler; Walshs
Barber Shop • $5.00 cash, Alvin
Nicholson; Bank of Commerce - desk
set, Duncan Sinclair; Hansel & Gretel
sleepers, Rhonda Scrimgeour; Vise
grips - Radfords Construction, Freda
Reid.
Madills - men's pants, Donna
Govler; Mannings 1 gal. paint,
Luella Hall; chocolate bars, Jackie
Caldwell; Browns Tire Service - $5.00
rash, Jack Miller; rutabags - Geo,
Hubbard, Stan Glousher; Camerons
randy, Vick Glousher; Hamm's Gar-
age - 4 cans oil, Ruth Dougherty;
Pepsi Cola Tuckey Beverages,
Nancy McInnes; Mason Bailey • free
appraisal, Jack Wilson; Geo. Burk-
holder - $10.00 cash, Lucy Chatterton
Sheepskin rug - Old Mill, Connie
Nesbitt, Auburn; Crokinole Board -
Paul Josling Construction, Ken
Hamm; Chair • Workman Real
Estate, Iris Young; B. & G. Garage •
dl change, Judy McDonald; 10 qts.
milk • Batesons Dairy, Donna Walsh;
Camerons - candy -Judy McDonald;
Blyth Summer Festival tickets 2
adult & 2 children, Kay Buchannan,
Clinton; Ladies Auxiliary - serviettes,
John MacLeod, Lucknow; Huron &
Erie • 6 Coke glasses, Joann Souch;
Sparlings Propane- $5.00 cash, Peg
Larone, R.R. Sealorth; Village Rest-
aurant - 2 beet dinners, Mrs. H.F.
Carroll, Goderich. '
Youngbluts • candy, Dan Sargent;
Geo. Hubbard - 25 Ib. rutabags,
Janice Henry; Howson & Howson • 7
lbs. flour, Kay Buchanan, Clinton;
Camerons - Dip -a -pop, Connie
Nesbitt, Auburn; Don Ives Con-
struction - $5.00 cash, Luella
McGowan; Blyth Standard • Gift
Subscription, Rob Burkholder;
Youngbluts • Candy, B. Christenson,
Clinton; $10,00 cash, Keith Battin;
Val's Fashion Fare - $25.00 gilt
certificate, Joyce Carter; Mac Brooks
Construction • $2.00 cash, Kathy
Don Ives Construction • $5.00 cash,
Luella McGowan; Blyth Standard -
Gift Subscription, Rob Burkholder;
Youngbluts • candy, B. Christenson,
Clinton; $10,00 cash, Keith Battin;
Val's Fashion Fare • $25.00 gift
certificate, Joyce Carter; Mac Brooks
Construction • $2.00 cash, Kathy
Edgar;Blyth Variety -5 dozen eggs,
Mae Ritchie; Sliverwoods Dairies -1/2
gal. Ice Cream, Marie Hellron;
Henry Farms -5 lbs. Hamburg Patties
Kevin Coults; $5.00 cash-anonomy-
ous, Jack Wilson; Village Squire -
Keith Roulston-1 yr. subs., 'sable
Henry; Snells Grocery -10 lbs. Tide,
Herman Thalen; Ladies Auxiliary-
serviettes,
uxiliaryserviettes, Frieda Adams; Snells
Grocery -Cottee, Jim McNeil, Brus-
sels; Gum -Triple K, Laurel Glousher;
Mannings -1 gal, paint, Luella Hall,
Blyth Legion -1 carton cigarettes,
Maggie Duncan; Canada Bread -5
loaves bread, Kathryn Kieran Mol-
loy; Blyth Variety -5 doz, eggs, D.
Howatt, Londesboro; Canada Bread -5
loaves bread, Janice Henry; Doll -
Laurel Glousher, Wendy Oster; Bear,
Lucy Cnatlerton, Shannon Snell; Ann
Hollinger, Shampoo and set, Ruth
:augherty; Delma Sproul West Waw-
anosh Mutual Fire Ins. smoke alarm,
Edith Button; Fuller Brush Lillian
Rhiel-Carpet Sweeper, Lucy Chatter-
ton; Fuller Brush Lillian Rhiel-Ali
Purpose seasoning, Carol Cross.
Potato Chips by Hostess, Paul
Yanchus,R.R.f11 Blyth; Potato Chips
by Hostess, Jamie MCDonald; Potato
Chips by Hostess, Rosemarie Lee;
Potato Chips by Hostess, Edith
Button; Hair Spray by George's
Hairstyling, Paul Pierce; Hair Con-
ditioner by George's Hairstyling,
Rick Taman; Pen & Pencil Holder by
Harvey Sillib, Tony Abrams; Pen &
Pencil Holder by Harvey Sillib, Dona
Hrabluk, Theatre Blyth; Sarah Cov-
entry, by Barbara Taman, Marg
Taman; Wallpaper, by Lawrie's
Decorating, Jim Warwick; Esso Mot-
or Oil -By Campbell Transport, Jetta
Button; 5 Ib. Sausage, Blyth Meat
Market, Bob Brown.
Grocery Draw Door prizes, were
won by Mary Holland, Kendra
Pardon, and Ross Duncan.
Auburn had 5 hotels
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ham supper, and to wear off all that good
food there will be a street dance to the music
of the Country Cavaliers and Ian Wilbee.
Sunday morning starts traditionally with an
open air church service followed by a bring
your own picnic lunch. All afternoon there
will be baseball games and races, including
a tug of war at 4 p.m.
After a chicken barbecue, there will be an
open air concert Sunday night featuring the
Paul Brothers, as well as an impressive list
of local talent.
They include the McMillan family, Aubrey
Toll, highland dancing by Kim Fritzley with
Glenn McGregor on the bag pipes, square
dancing by Florence and Norman Whitman,
Carol and Gerald McDowell, Jean and
Lawrence Platzer, and Betty and Len
Archamhault, The Craiellcn singers start the
program oft' at 8 p.m.
if by Monday you arc still ready for more
action, there is a pancake breakfast and a
tractor pull from noon till 6 p.m.
'ihe slide show "Auburn as it Was" will
he featured at Knox United Church through-
out the weekend. There is a detailed
program on the back page of the special
Auburn supplement, included in the Blyth
Standard this week.
A happy weekend and a safe journey home
to all those who attend Auburn's birthday.
F
ee
OR SCARF
with purchase of $15 or more
Offer good until June 30, 1979
30% on Coats
20% on Pant Suits
Buy 4 Balls of Yarn -
GET 1 .FREE
Stock up now before
the price increase.
nton•Seaforth
Area Rape/tentative
MICHAEL
FALCONER
153 High Street
Clinton
482-9441
at
Val's
'Fashion
Fare
Open 6 days a week -
Fri. 'til 9 p.m.
'Charm Valerie Dale
Cards Welcome Proprietor ,
523-4351
Come to
Vacation
Bible School
July 3-13
9.11:30 a.m.
Boys & girls ages 4.12
Blyth Christian Reformed Church
For fun, games, stories and songs, Bring your friends.
Sponsored by the local churches.
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your family
are invited
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125th.
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"Loveliest villageplain" of the
History is an ongoing process and in Auburn there are
quite a few people who recognize that fact and have taken
care to preserve the village's history.
In books and binders local historians have recorded
events and kept clippings and notes about Auburn. It is
only during times -like Auburn's 125th celebration that
-everyone comes to appreciate the work these people have
done.
Auburn has had in its past a large number of historians
for its size. The history has been carefully documented and
through the years both amateur and professional
Munro's store
photographers have tried their hands at preserving the
beautiful local landscape.
But history does not stop here. After this weekend's
festivities are ever those same people will put away their
pictures and scrapbooks and continue collecting
information for the next celebration.
And this is where you come in. Many of the old photos
used have not been identified and Auburn would
appreciate having its many collections accurate. As time
swiftly passes there are fewer and fewer people who can
recognize the faces in the photos of Auburn as it used to
be.
If anyone has any information concerning the identities
of faces or places in this supplement please don't hesitate
to contact Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson. Through their
co-operation the slide show "Auburn As it Was" was
produced with the help of many others. A number of the
old photos offered for the show couldn't be used because
there were so few identified in the picture,
Enjoy Auburn's 125th birthday party and remember that
you will be part of the history for the next celebration.
AUBURN 125TH ISSUE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1979
2 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
Eneas Elkin
Walked from Hamilton to establish Auburn
REMINISCENCES OF AUBURN
PUBLISHED 1948 -EXCERPTS HERE
The words of Oliver Goldsmith, "Sweet
Auburn, loveliest village of the plain" may
wellhe applied to Auburn, in Huron County,
Ontario. It is on the highway between
Goderich and Blyth.
The village is situated at the top of a high
hill at the foot of which runs the Maitland
River. The scenery here is really very
beautiful, with the flats to the west, a
wooded bank to the east, an island in the
centre of the river, and a steel arch bridge
joining the two banks.
Travellers report that the village is one of
the prettiest places they visit in the summer.
In the winter it gets its fair share of snow,
but early in the summer the flower beds and
lawns soon show the result of labor that the
householder has spent on them during the
spring.
Although called Auburn it is really the
Police Village of Manchester: Auburn is the
Post Office.
The village is made up of parts of four
townships. East and West Wawanosh,
Hullett, and Colborne. The history of the
district goes back about one hundred years.
THE FIRST SETTLERS
In 1848 Eneas Elkin walked from Hamilton
and was the first man to take up land where
Auburn now stands. He built a shanty of logs
just a little south of where the bridge spans
the Maitland River. He was followed a year
later by Mrs. Elkin and three children.
Annie, John and Catherine. George Elkin
was the first baby born in Auburn; that was
April 13th, 1850. Of the family of eleven, one
is still living, Murray, of Wichita, Kansas.
The first wedding was that of Annie
McDonald and Joseph Tewsley; they lived
where Fred Toll now lives. Mrs. Tewsley
died in less than a year,
For two years after Mr. Elkin came to
Auburn, there was just a track from
Goderich; then a road was opened by the
Canada Company.
To make the first clearing large enough for
a housd, the logs were put in heaps and
burned. Mr. Elkin secured help in the
building of his first home from people who
were passing through Wawanosh on their
way to Wingham and farther on. Noticeable
among these were the Densmore family and
that of Magnus Linklater. They stayed over
night and gave a little help. Magnus
Linklater was a carpenter and "jack-of-all-
trades." He stayed for some time helping
and he built the first kitchen table that
stayed in the Elkin family for years.
Before the bridge was built Mr. Elkin ran
a ferry across the river to carry people to and
from Godcrich. At that time, after they
crossed the river they came up through
Alfred Asquith's present property, but when
the Canada Company came they made the
road zigzag as it now is. They believed that
otherwise the teanis coming down the hill
would be too heavy on the bridge: that
accounts for the curve on both of the big
hills. There was no road laid out until it was
decided to build a village.
Eneas Elkin surveyed Hullett, Robert
Fulton, who came a few years later and
settled on the farm where Fred Toll now
lives, surveyed East Wawanosh and part of
West Wawanosh, and John McDonald of
Goderich, who was sent by the Canada
Company, surveyed the remainder of West
Wawanosh.
The second family to settle at Auburn was
that of .Irhn McDonald (not the surveyor
previously tentioned). He and his wife and
family came in 1849. The family consisted of
William, James, Robert, Alexander, John,
Andrew, Annie, Eliza and Mary. Following
that people gradually began to settle, They
helped one another, the men working as
woodsmen and getting out great quantities
of lumber. Gabriel Sprung and John
McDonald worked together. Five standard
logs made a thousand feet of lumber and,
when sold, brought $2.00 a thousand.
In the early days there was not much game
but there was plenty of fish.
By 1866 the adjoining farms were all
taken up, although there was still a great
deal of bush.In that year the first flour mill
was built by Eneas Elkin. Two years later he
sold it to John Cullis. Shortly after this Mr.
Cullis, with the aid of his son, erected a saw
mill just a short distance south of the grist
mill. The race was deepened to strengthen
the waterpower and the same race did for
both mills. At that time they were run to
capaciy. The flour mill shipped as far east
as Montreal, and the saw mill supplied sawn
timber and lumber for the new barns and
houses which at that time were replacing the
log structures. Heading and staves were
made in large quantities and found a ready
market for apple and salt barrels in
Goderich. First-class hemlock lumber sold at
$4.50 per thousand feet. Hemlock trees were
considered a nuisance and logs were given
away for their removal,
The saw mill was destroyed by the fire in
ISABEL ELKIN There were
no pictures available of the first
Auburn settler Eneas Elkin but
Elmer Robertson, grandson to
the pioneer has an old portrait of
Mrs. Elkin. She,was originally
Isabel McIntyre and raised
eleven children. She also
operated a ferry service across
the Maitland and according to
her grandson, Mr. Robertson,
ruled the house full of children
with a firm hand.
1893 and Mr. Cullis erected another a short
distance above the dam, which he sold to
James Young in 1896, Eventually the second
mill was burned. Parts of the cement walls
arc still to be seen,
in the flour mill all the grain was ground
by stone until Mr, Cullis had been in
business about ten years. Two stones were
used for flour and one for chopping. One of
the stones is still down at the mill. Later one
stone was kept for chopping but the roller
system was put in for flour.
The saw mill was run by both waterpower
and steam and was equipped with a steam
engine which was one of the first to come to
these parts. An up-to-date feature and one
which was an object of great curiosity in the
heading mill was a suction fan which carried
all shavings and sawdust directly to the
boiler room. Many hemlock logs were
brought down the Maitland River in the
spring under the foremanship of the late
John Sturdy. A pier was built in the centre of
the river about 150 yards north of the dam,
which enabled a boons to be strung across
the river on one side and which was
connected with the mill race on the other
side. This prevented the logs from going
over the dam and diverted them down the
racc for the grist mill, Later they were taken
into the saw mill as they were required,
To meet the demand for new homes Mr.
Louis Wettlaufer built a very fine planing
mill and saw mill just west of where Mr,
Thomas McMichael's residence is situated.
He operated this mill for only a few years
when he sold it to Mr. Jas. Young, who had
been conducting a carpenter shop in the
building now used as Mr, Gordon R.
Taylor's general store. The purchase of the
mill proved very profitable for Mr. Young,
who did a large contracting business, But
unfortunately the mill and a large quantity of
lumber stored in the yards were destroyed
by fire in the summer of 1895. Mr. Young
then bought from Mr. Cullis, as mentioned
in a foregoing paragraph.
In connection with Mr. Cullis' saw mill
situated on the bank of the river just north of
the dam, Mr. Young had a cooper shop; he
made barrels and employed a number of
men. He died in 1906. The business was
carried on by his daughter, Miss Ruby
Young, with Mr. Archie Jackson as
overseer. In the year 1908, Mr. C.A. Howson
(Continued on Page 3 )
THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
Auburn's first settler
(Continued from Page 2)
built a mill near the C.P.R. station, using
equipment and material from the. Dodd's
saw mill, near the Nile. Before this he
operated a portable mill. Chief output from
this mill was rollers which they shipped to
England. In 1911 Mr. Edgar Lawson became
a partner with Mr. C.A. Howson, They
bought the Walkerburn mill, owned by Bob
Roberton, and the mill from the estate of Mr.
Jas. Young. They carried on until 1920,
when the mill was burned. Mr. Edgar
Lawson then took over the business and
rebuilt the mill, using the machinery from
the Taylor mill at Westfield. Mr. Edgar
Lawson sold the mill to Mr. Jas. Craig and
Son in 1946.
Electricity in 1896
At a meeting of the Trustee Board held at
George Letup's shop on the corner of the lot
now occupied by Fred Sears, Saturday
evening, May 24, 1896, it was moved by
George Letup, seconded by William Syming-
ton; that A.E. Cullis should have the power
to erect, construct and equip a system of
electric light in and upon the side of any
street in the Village of Manchester, in the
County of Huron. After that, Mr. Cullis went
ahead and installed a direct current electric
generator in the grist mill and constructed a
transformer line up to the village, thus
furnishing lights to the citizens from dark
each evening until 11:00 o'clock, at the rate
of 2c per light per night. The majority of the
people had their houses wired and kept
down the expense of lighting by having one
light attached to a long cord which they
carried from room to room. In connection
with the transformer line, between the
village and the mill, which was situated
about a mile south of Auburn. Mr. Cullis
constructed a one -wire telephone system
and it was considered quite a novelty for
anyone to have an opportunity of conversing
with the people at the mill over the line. The
line was constructed primarily for giving
instructions regarding the lighting. In case
of a concert or public meeting word was sent
to the mill to have the lights continued until
the completion of the concert.
Auburn was served by this system until
the spring of 1903, when the grist mill was
destroyed by fire.
One night in 1902 the lights were dimmer
than usual and word was sent to the mill to
try to improve them. Mr. Dennis, who was in
charge then, went to the switches, which
were operated by a handle partly wood and
partly metal, and in the dark, placed his
hand too far back on the switch and was
instantly killed.
After the grist mill was burned in 1903, it
was rebuilt as a chopping mill but run by
waterpower until 1940, when a diesel engine
was installed for power by Harold Bogie.
Following is a list of some of the owners of
the grist mill and chopper: Mr. Cullis,
Webb, Eidt, Dennis and Thoms, Ratcliffe,
Joseph Lawson, Archie Jackson, Ab King,
Robt. Scott, Harold Bogie, Warner And-
rews. At the present time Mr. Warner
Andrews owns the chopping mill.
Village planned
After the township was laid out, the
village was planned. The Canada Company
thought it too expensive to make the hill into
the village from the west passable, so
consequently made the crescent road which
is now one of the back streets. The stores
.and houses were built that way first.
in some places they had difficulty with the
swamps, but finally made corduroy roads by
filling in between Togs. Occasionally one
finds the remains of these old roads.
Following the arrival of the first settlers
and before the construction of the bridge,
Mr. Elkin took people back and forth across
the river by boat. This was in the sixties. The
first bridge was made almost entirely of
wood, but unfortunately it was built too low
down and the first real high spring flood took
it away. Then another and higher one of
wood was built. The difficulty seemed to be
in the foundation and this bridge too cane to
an early end. Apparently there was no rock
to build on. Joseph Lawson. Wm. Sturdy and
some others were on the bridge one Sunday
afternoon about 5:30 enjoying the sight of
the spring flood with its accompanying trees,
ice, etc. when they noticed the centre pier
giving way. They all did a marathon to get
off the bridge. Bill Sturdy said they just
made it by the hobnails on their boots. The
next bridge was made partly of steel. The
eastern approach was constructed of wood.
They used a pile-driver to sink the
foundations, as apparently the rock was too
far down to find. This bridge lasted for many
years, but finally the banks wore away and it
had to be reinforced.
The steel part was
removed at the west end and now forms part
of the bridge near the farm of Harold Gross
on the Blyth road. In 1910 there was an extra
high spring flood and the piers partly gave
way, necessitating another costly repair job.
Many remember the board below the bridge
with the wire railing which had to be crossed
while the bridge was being repaired, This
bridge is standing today. The first dam
which was made of stone washed out and the
present dam was built originally with
wooden piers. These have been replaced
with cement. In 1940 a diesel engine was
installed at the grist mill, and since that the
dans had deteriorated,
Tragic Accident
A tragic incident occurred on March 12,
1903, in connection with the Maitland River
at Auburn. Dr. Frank Turnbull, whose hobby
was his canoe sold his practice here in that
year. He decided to make the trip from
Auburn to Goderich by canoe during the
spring floods.
The local men did their best to
induce him to give up his plans on the
account of the danger, but his mind was
made up and with the well wishes of his
patients he started. He had safely reached
the outlying limit of the town of Goderich
and had waved his paddle to some men
working on the bank when his canoe
capsized and he was swept down the river
clinging to the upturned craft. He was so
thoroughly chilled that he passed away in a
short time, His brother, Dr. Walter
Turnbull, practised with him here for some
months.
Auburn was made into a police village
(Manchester) in 1895. Albert Cullis, Wm.
Symington, both deceased, and George
Lemp, now of Hamilton were elected by
acclamation as the first Board of Trustees of
the new village.
One of the first transactions of the Board
was to buy a hand fire engine, which has
done excellent service since that time and
which is still in commission. The engine
purchased from J. Evans & Co., Omemee,
for the sum of $260.00.
RIDING AN ICE FLOW —The picture was taken before or just at the
turn of the century. No one was able to identify the gentlemen and it
appears that there is a frame structure on the ground and the men are
holding long poles, maybe for guiding the icy raft.
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Auburn best in baseball
Faces and places may
change but in Auburn over
the last 125 years baseball
has remained the same, Bill
Craig has seen many years of
it over his lifetime of swing-
ing the bat and coaching.
As early as 1900 there was
a ball team and for miles
around Auburn used to beat
many teams from other areas
W.J. Craig started in base-
ball when he was very young
and played in all the divis-
ions that Auburn had to
offer. But the highlight of
those years was when Aub-
urn won the Ontario Baseball
Association Midget C trophy
in 1952 and the OBA Juven-
ile D trophy in '53 and '54,
teams which he managed.
Mr. Craig was born in
West Wawanosh and after
Enjoy
the party
Auburn
June 29,
30,
July 1, 2
marrying a local girl, Jean
Stalker, from Auburn and
spending five years in Mich-
igan, the Craigs moved back
to Auburn, Mr, Craig was
employed as a cement con-
tractor and carpenter with
Port Albert and Sky Harbour
airports and Huron Engin-
eering in Goderich and the
RCAF base near Clinton,
Mr, Craig was one of the
organizers and key workers
in the building of the Auburn
Memorial Hall, The fine
woodwork around the stage
is a sample of his handiwork.
Baseball games have kept
Mr. Craig fascinated for
years and even though he is
retired now he still watches
all the games in the ball park
across the road from his
home.
Baseball was so popular .
years ago that Mr. Craig
remembers charging 50c
admission to the playoffs and
never taking less than $100.
at the gate,
"A lot of the kids grew up
together and went through
the ranks making for some
really good teams," said Mr.
Craig. Two of Auburn's boys
went to play for a Stratford
team because there was no
team nearer for juveniles.
George Wright and Bob
Youngblut had a long way to
travel to play.
When the big win came in
1953 the team had played
near Hamilton and before the
victorious team got home the
village knew about their win.
Tom Raferty from CKNX in
Wingham had the coach call
collect from Kitchener and
the news was on the radio
before the team made it
home.
Mr. Craig is looking for-
ward to the weekend of 125th
birthday celebrations for a
special reason. Invitations
have been sent out to the
team members of the champ-
ion juveniles and there is to
be a reunion on Saturday,
June 30 after the big parade.
There are even plans for a
hot reunion ball game.
Mr. Craig has become a
major sports figure over the
years in Auburn. Between
taking time to manage hard-
ball teams and coaching soft-
ball he has certainly made a
name for himself there.
THE CHAMPS — Auburns Juvenile Team went on to take the
Ontario Championship, In 1953 and 1954.The girls holding the
banner are Barbara Strausser and Cally Craig. Back row - W.J.
Craig, Manager, Gerald McDowell, Allan Wilson, J.
We wish to congratulate the
village of Auburn on their
125th Birthday and wish
that the next 125 years will give
continued prosperity
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Robert Youngblut, Jack Wright, G. Wright and Barry
Youngblut was absent.
BEST WISHES
AUBURN
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6 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
Auburn's Dr. Weir was
Beloved doctor
Unidentified news clip from
Mrs. Elva Straughan's,
Auburn, scrapbook.
Never in the history of
Auburn was such a tangible
tribute given to a citizen as
was tendered to Dr. B.C.
Weir on Friday night last,
Almost 2,000 people gath-
ered to do honor to the doctor
upon his completion of forty
years of faithful service as
physician.
The assembly was ar-
ranged on the side lawn of
Dr. Weir's residence and
the grounds of St. Mark's
Anglican church. Two blocks
of Main street were roped off
to make accommodation for
the large number who came
from points as far east as
Toronto to be present for this
outstanding occasion. A
loudspeaker system was
installed and shortly after 9
o'clock the program com-
menced, with Charles E.
Asquith as chairman.
The evening's activities
began with a march -past of
approximately 300 children
and adults whom Dr. Weir
had brought into the world.
The parade was led by four
members of the Lucknow
pipe band, Roy Mackenzie
and Malcolm. Kenneth and
D.A. MacLennan. Mr. Ted
Mills and his twins headed
this group, followed by Will-
iam Anderson, son of Mr,
and Mrs. Oliver Anderson,
who rode an imitation stork
on a tricycle.
AN EARLY AMBITION
Mr. Asquith in his opening
remarks introduced Dr. Weir
to the audience by giving
some facts regarding the
doctor previous to his coming
to Auburn on June 19, 1905.
He was born at Komoka, but
spent his boyhood previous
to 'teen age in Delaware,
Ont. From his early boyhood
he had a longing to become a
physician, and he set up an
office in his own room with a
sign on his door, "Dr. B.C.
Weir." Dr. Mitchell, the
family physician, learned of
his new "opposition" but
instead of competing with
hini took him in as partner,
and Bert Weir became his
protege. He accompanied
Dr. Mitchell on his trips, took
the pulse of the patients,
read the thermometer and
did many other things prac-
tised by a physician,
When he was thirteen
years of age the family
moved to Strathroy, where
he attended the Strathroy
High School, which at that
time was under the principal-
ship of Mr. J.E. Wetherell
one of the then best princi-
pals of Western Ontario.
Among the Doctor's class-
mates was Sir Arthur Currie,
commander of the Canadian
forces in the first Great War,
After taking out a certificate,
he. attended model school
and taught school near Kerr -
wood, in Metcalf township.
He then entered the Univer-
sity of Toronto and gradu-
ated in medicine in 1903.
After two years of locum
tenens practice, he located in
Auburn. Among those
graduating with him was Dr.
W.E. Gallie, now dean of the
Faculty of Medicine, Univer-
sity of Toroni:o.
Continuing the program of
the evening, Mrs. A.M. Rice
of Caledonia, a former Aub-
urn resident when Mr, Rice
was manager of the Bank of
Commerce here, delighted
the audience with solos rend-
ered in a rich soprano voice.
THE PRESENTATION
Mr. J.J. Robertson, the
oldest acquaintance and
friend of the Doctor here,
addressed Dr. Weir, speak-
ing in glowing terms of the
unstinting service he had
rendered, particularly under
difficulties which he encount-
ered during his early years
here. In expressing the com-
munity's high appreciation of
their beloved practitioner,'
Mr. Robertson asked the
Doctor to accept a gift from
the grateful citizens—a
purse containing $1,300. The
presentation was made by
little Shirley Turner, daugh-
Dr.'Weir
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Turner. This was followed by
the singing of "For He's a
Jolly Good Fellow,"
DR. WEIR IN REPLY
In making his reply, Dr.
Weir stated he knew of no
better words to expre' s his
gratitude than "I sincerely
thank you," Reminiscing, he
recalled certain aspects of
Auburn in 1905. The cement
sidewalks were in the pro-
cess of being laid; there were
more places of business; and
there was a two -roomed
sch Diller changes in the
last Jody years he mentioned
were the disappearance of
the cooper shop, the hotel,
tae implement shop -and
the Auburn brass band. He
regretted that the community
spirit which existed forty
years ago seemed to be
lacking, chiefly owing to the
automobiles, and he contin-
ued by stressing the thought
that it would be a good thing
to recreate this spirit. The
Doctor paid high tribute to
the pioneers of the commun-
ity. "They were really ster-
ling characters. We miss
them; but such is life: We are
the better for their having
been here," he said. He
spoke feelingly of the little
unremembered acts of kind-
ness rendered to him, which
he gave as his best reason for
remaining in the community
for almost half -a -century,
He related how Mr, Wm.
Campbell, now eighty-nine
years of age, was his first
patient—and he was so
pleased to have a patient that
he charged Mr. Campbell
only 25 cents for services
rendered. (Mr. Campbell
was on the platform Friday
night.)
As for statistics, the Doc-
tor figured he had received
about 2,000 babies from the
stork, among them eighteen
sets of twins, The first baby
he received was born to Mr,
and Mrs, Jacob Wagner, and
the most recent to Mr. and
Mrs, Theodore Redmond,
The Westfield junior male
quartette, composed of Lloyd
Walden, Douglas Campbell,
Norman McDowell and
Harvey McDowell, were next
heard in a musical number,
after which the dean of the
medical profession in Huron
county, Dr, J.W. Shaw of
Clinton, spoke. Dr, Shaw
(Continued on Page 8)
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Dr. Weir
(Continued from Page 6)
recalled his long-standing
acquaintance with Dr. Weir,
for which he would be etern-
ally grateful.
Miss Mary Houston gave a
reading at this juncture on
"Our Country Doctor," after
which the chairman an-
nounced the receipt of a
letter from Dr, Macklin of
Goderich expressing his keen
regret at being unable to
attend,
THE WEIR FAMILY
Dr, Weir was married on
June 12, 1912, to Pearl
Johnston, of Colborne town-
ship, who died in 1937. He
has one son and one daugh-
ter, Jack, of Ottawa, and
Josephine, well-known solo-
ist, at home, Both were
present for the unique event.
Dr. Weir also has two sisters,
Misses Annie and Margaret
Weir, of Strathroy. He is a
member of Knox Presby-
terian church, a past master
of Morning Star Lodge, A.F.
& A.M,, Carlow, and a past
grand steward of Grand
Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
Just as he has served most
faithfully in the past, and the
community has been en-
riched by his presence as
citizen and servant, it is the
fervent hope of a host of
friends that he will be spared
many years to enjoy good
health and continue attend-
ing to the physical needs of
the people of Auburn and
outlying districts,
Dr. Weir died in 1965 at
the ripe old age of 88
Best Wishes
Auburn
ON YOUR 100th BIRTHDAY
from
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With the closing of the CPR station a
month ago and word last week that the
station will.be sold shortly, another familiar
landmark soon will be only a memory.
****
For 50 years the station has served the
village of Auburn—since the first freight in
1907, when a car of salt was delivered to
W.T. Riddell.
*****
Caretaker at the station for the past 13
years, Mrs. Irene Arthur, along withher
family, will move into the village. Express
parcels now will be left at the CPR at Blyth.
The most unusual express ever to arrive at
the station was a cow from Bracebridgc.
****
Several agents have served at this station
including Murray Patterson, Roy Eastman,
Fred Holetorf, Russell Shaw, Norman
Murray, Bert Keyes, Harry Riordan and
Elmer Keller.
*****
For years three men were employed on the
CPR here with one, retired section boss
Maitland Allen, living in Auburn, Mr, Allen
retired five years ago after 43 years service.
R;.
We celebrated Auburn Centennial
and look forward to Auburn's 125th.
It has been a privilege to serve our
community for 26 years.
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125th Birthday
May old friendships be renewed, and
new ones established.
After July 2 may you return to your homes
with many pleasant memories.
BILL &MAXINE SEERS
Auburn
THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 - 9
Craigs took over sawmill rn 46
Melvin, purchased the mill in
1946 and in 1963, William L.
Craig took over operations.
His son, Allan, joined him in
1970. A "Hartzell Super
Mill Pac", first of its kind in
Canada was installed in the
fall of 1972. This fully auto-
matic mill requires two oper-
ators to do what seven men
did before. The mill was
purchased from Hartzell
Hydraulics Incorporated of
•Piquiz, Ohio, in 1972,
trucked home by Craig's own
tractor -trailer trucks, un-
loaded and placed by cranes
from London and Stratford.
The largest lift was 37 tons.
Concrete contractors were
Tom Lawrence and Pat Rut-
ledge; building contractors,
Thomas and James Lawlor;
welder, Tom Overholt of
Londesboro; and electrician,
Burke Electric of Wingham.
The new hot pond built in the
fall of 1973 by Tom Lawrence
and Pat Rutledge is heated
by a propane heating unit
installed by Sparling Pro-
pane of Blyth. This was the
first installation of this kind
in Ontario.
The mill control system is
known as electric over
hydraulic and flourescent
lighting is installed through-
out the mill. The mill is
heated by infra -red heaters
over each man's work area.
The new carriage opens to
48" while the older mill
driven by diesel power had a
36" carriage. Lumber is pre -
edged before being sawn.
Mr. William L. Craig is
sawyer and mill manager,
and his son, Mr. Allan Craig,
manages equipment, lumber
yard, logging, buying and
selling. Mr. Fred Wagner is
in charge of mill mainten-
ance. John Blok is trimmer
operator. He recently re-
turned from a short course in
lumber grading at Stratford.
Lumber piling is done by
Orval Tunney and Frank
Raithby and fork operator is
Laverne White. All logs are
hauled to the mill by Harold
Baechler, who also delivers
lumber, wood and sawdust.
Most of the lumber is
shipped on tractor -trailer
rigs loaded in the yard. The
cutting and skidding of logs
in the bush is contracted out
to Douglas Fuller of Goderich
All lumber is graded at the
mill before shipment by
National Hardwood Associ-
ation Inspectors. One of
these is a former Auburn
boy, Mr. Peter MacDonald.
Part-time workers are, Brian
Craig, Gordon Daer, Frank
Van Dongen and John de
Vries. Mill cleaning is done
by Wilfred Collinson.
There is a great demand
for sawdust which farmers
use for bedding. Sawdust is
conveyed to the outside
where it is elevated to fall
into a large hopper box. This
box is loaded on special
trucks and delivered to cust-
omers. Slab wood, cut in foot
lengths by an automatic saw
is loaded onto trucks in a
similar way and delivered to
customers in all parts of the
County.
In 1868, John Cullis with
the aid of his son erected a
saw mill a short distance
south of the grist mill. The
race was deepened to
strengthen the water power
and the same race did for
both the grist mill and the
saw mill. At that time they
were run to capacity. The
saw mill supplied sawn tim-
ber and lumber for the new
barns and houses which at
that time were replacing the
log structures. Heading and
staves were made in large
quantities and found a ready
market for `apple and salt
barrels in Goderich. First -
required.
The saw mill was de-
stroyed by fire in 1893 and
Mr. Cullis erected another
mill a short distance above
the dam.
To meet the demand for
new homes, Mr. Louis Wett-
station, using equipment and
material from the Dodd's
saw mill near the Nile.
Before this he operated a
portable mill. Chief output
from this mill was bobbins
and rollers used in the textile
industry, which they shipped
• •
to England. In 1911, Mr.
Edgar Lawson became a
partner with Dr. C.A. How-
son, V.S. They bought the
Walkerburn mill, owned by
Bob Roberton, and the mill
from the Estate of Mr. James
Young. They carried on until
1920, when the mill was
burned. Mr. Lawson then
took over the business and
rebuilt the mill, using the
machinery from the Taylor
mill at Westfield. He sold the
mill to Mr. James Craig and
Sons in 1946.
Aeriel view of Craig`s sawmill before the new mill was built in 1972
class hemlock lumber sold at
$4.50 per thousand feet.
Hemlock trees were consid-
ered a nuisance and logs
were given away for their
removal.
The saw mill was run by
both waterpower and steam
and was equipped with a
steam engine which was one
of the first to come to these
parts. An up-to-date feature
and one which was an object
of great curiosity in the
heading mill was a suction
fan which carried all shav-
ings and sawdust directly to
the boiler room. Many logs
were brought down the Mait-
land River in the spring
under the formanship of the
late John Sturdy. A pier was
built in the center of the river
about 150 yards north of the
dam, which enabled a boom
to be strung across the river
on one side and which was
connected with the mill race
on the other side. This
prevented the logs from going
over the dam and diverted
them down the race into a
pond behind the grist mill.
Later they were taken into
the saw mill as they were
Laufer built a very fine plan
ing mill and saw mill at the
north west corner of County
Road 26 and Egmont Street.
He operated this mill for only
a few years when he sold it
to Mr. James Young, who
had been conducting a car-
penter shop in the building
now used as Ross Robinson's
General Store. The purchase
of the mill proved very
profitable for Mr. Young,
who did a large contracting
business. Unfortunately the
mill and a large quantity of
lumber stored in the yards
were destroyed by fire in the
summer of 1895.
In 1896, Mr, Young bought
Mr. John Cullis' saw mill
which was situated onthe
east bank of the Maitland
River just north of the dam.
In connection with this mill
he had a Cooper Shop. He
made barrels and employed a
number of men. He died in
1906 and the business was
carried on by his daughter,
Miss Ruby Young, (Mrs.
John Houston) with Mr.
Archie Jackson as overseer.
In 1908, Dr. C.A. Howson
built a mill near the C.P.R.
BLYTH INN
Wishes to Welcome
everyone home to
Auburn during their
125th Anniversary
Harold and Thelma Ferguson
Happy
125th
Auburn
Craig's Sawmill
Quality Hardwoods
Since 1946
Allan Craig
Bill Craig
10 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
Elva Straughan
Remembers 1900 Auburn
the First World War on Armistice day, in
1918. Churches were filled and afterwards a
parade formed and marched to the Helwig's
shop on Main Street where a huge bonfire
was lit. The highlite of the event was an
effigy which was shot and burned,
Mrs. Straughan has remained active all her
life in community activities and is a member
of the Women's Insittute, Auburn
Horticulture Society and local church
groups.
With the festivities of the Auburns 125th
Birthday Mrs. Straughan has been eagerly
awaiting the return of old friends,
This is one of the few events in Auburn or
for that matter anywhere, that brings so
many home from so far away.
As Auburn gets older there are fewer and
fewer people who remember it as it was.
Elva Straughanis one of oldest residents of
Auburn and finds it difficult to remember all
that has happened over the years that would
be of interest to those coming back for the
Leading the parade down Main St.
in 1918 was Maitland Beadle.
celebrations or those who are living in
Auburn now,
If you don't count the first six months of
her life in Clinton and six years in Goderich
after leaving the farm, Elva has lived in
Auburn most of her life which started in
1890.
While her husband farmed Elva worked as
an apprentice tailoress with Mr. Helwig in
his tailor shop in Auburn. Later she worked
for Mr. Medd in his store for $2.50 a week.
STRAWBERRY FARM
Pick your own farms which have become
popular in the past few years is nothing new.
When Elva was a young teenager she, along
with a group of other children from the
village, would make a little extra money at
the commercial strawberry farm north of
Auburn. Elva would pick berries all day for a
penny a box. One especially good day she
remembers picking 100 boxes. The owner of
the patch, Mr. Horan would take the berries
by wagon to Wingham to sell.
Mrs. Straughan doesn't remember the
village being any larger than it is now. Local
employment was generated at the cooper
shops (making barrels), blacksmith shop,
shoemaker shop, wagon and buggy shop, 3
grocery stores, furniture store and
undertaker, local hotel, hardware and
milliner shop,two tailor shops, harness shop
and livery stable. Now the population of
Auburn commutes to other towns to work.
Entertainment was what you could make
of it. In the winter Mrs. Straughan
remembers the young people skating on the
river from the bridge to the dam. In later
years there were winter carnivals held on the
open air rinks.
In the summer everyone looked forward to
the dances in the Foresters Hall in Auburn.
Many of the dances were held to raise money
to bring hydro from Blyth to Auburn after
the mill has burned down,
to the
Village of Auburn
on its
125th ANNIVERSARY
THE
ORIGINAL
OLD LL
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1 SINCE 1894
We are celebrating
our
Where the values are 85th Anniversary
Bainton Limited, Blyth
Telephone 523-9666
JULY TO SEPT.
Mon. - Sat. 9 - 9 Sunday 1-9
OPEN ALL HOLIDAYS
Famous for
wool &
leather
products
In this authentic old mill you will find the heritage and tradition
of the Bainton family - a unique wool and leather business.
Point farms north of Goderich on Lake
Huron was a major trip and once in a while
15 young people would get together and take
a local band wagon over for the day.
Unlike now house parties were an all time
favourite and neighbours would come for
miles.
THE GLORIOUS 12th
There have been two occasions that Mrs.
Straughan remembers that all of Auburn
turned out in full force to celebrate. On the
12th of July at the Orangemens celebration
in 1890 it seemed as though everyone for
miles was there, The parade was led by a
white horse with its rider symbolizing King
Billy.
The second occasion marked the end of
This group is enjoying a Sunny afternoon at Point Farms.
identified as a Methodist Sunday School class.
They were
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proud to be
involved.
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CANADIAN IMPERIAL
BANK OF COMMERCE
THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 — 11
The Youngs built a sawmill
First members of the
Young family from Scotland
to settle in Colborne Town-
ship crossed the Maitland
River at Goderich on a foot-
bridge and followed a blazed
trail to their chosen land,
Lots 7 to 10, inclusive, in
Concessions 7 and 8,
Mindful of his father's
advice to locate near a burn
(creek) that would operate a
mill, William Young, then
aged 22, found such a site on
Lot 9, Con, 8, where Sharpes
Creek, as it is now called,
crosses to Lot 8 in concession
7 and travels on to Benmiller.
On the upper stream, the
Youngs built a sawmill, and
across the road there was a
barkey mill.
Having located the farm
and mill sites, young William
evidently decided against an
eight -mile journey back to
town after dark, It is family
history that he spent the
night in shelter of a huge
elm. Salvaged from the
virgin forest as a landmark,
the tree survived for many
years.
In Nairn, Scotland, about
1805, Alexander Young
married Jane Squires. They
had a family of 11, of whom
10 grew to maturity. It is
surmised that they read John
Galt's articles about Canada
in the Backwoodsman maga-
zine, Also, the eldest son,
John, had joined the military
and left for Canada in 1826.
In 1833, Alexander Jr. and
William, second and third
sons, were sent to investi-
gate. They embarked on a
sailing vessel which crossed
in nine weeks, Sandy spent
the summer working with
farmers, then headed west.
In "Muddy York," according
to legend, he considered
buying land at what is now
the corner of Bloor and
Young Sts,, but finally
reached Goderich and, being
an experienced tailor,
worked for Mr. MacKay,
who had a store at the corner
of West Street and the
Square,
William, having explored
Colborne, told the Canada
Company agent he wanted
800 acres, Quoted the cur-
rent price of $2 an acre, he
explained that he had no
money but that his parents,
five brothers and three sis-
ters were coming from Scot-
land to work the land, The
agent told him they were the
type of settlers the company
desired, and assured him of
the land,
The remainder of the fam-
ily came out in 1835. (The
register of deeds shows that
Lot 8, Con. VIII, became the
property of Alexander Young
Senior, Oct. 31, 1839. It was
1841 before Lots 7 and 9 were
deeded, respectively, to
Alexander Jr., and George.
The father also owned Lot 10,
but there is no entry regard-
ing it until 1857.
Religious services in
the
early years were held in
private houses, then in log
schools as built, but for many
years the Youngs walked the
eight miles to St. Andrew's
church in Goderich. Alex-
ander Jr. was an elder in that
church (the Gaelic church on
Nelson street) while Rev.
Alexander MacKid was
minister.
A site for the first log
school in the area was given
by Alexander Young Sr.,
being a quarter -acre on the
northeast corner of Lot 10,
Con, VIII. Evidently they did
not bother about a deed at
the time; first entry in the
county register is dated 1866.
It is believed the school was
in operation about 1840, with
William Symington as first
master, He taught there for
25 years, then went to the
West.
"Rev, John Young, the
(Continued on Page 12;
It is our pleasure & privilege
to extend to the citizens of
Auburn sincere and
neighbourly congratulations
ontheoccasion of the
village's 125th birthday
AUBURN
Congratulations are extended from Hullett to Auburn. (left to right) Joe
Gibson, councillor, Jlo a Hunking reeve, John Jewitt, councillor John
Flynn, councillor, Tom Cunningham, deputy reeve, George Hciggart,
road superintendant, and Claire Vincent, clerk.
HULLET TOWNSHIP
12 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
Auburn's apple
evaporator gone
The twisting, climbing
road into Auburn isn't quite
the same any more. The old
evaporator which marked the
entrance to the village is now
being demolished and its
ancient but sturdy timbers
sold for lumber. Evaporated
apples are no longer a kitch-
en favorite in this age of
frozen foods, but they are
still fresh in the memory of
many Auburn natives who
recall the flourishing indus-
try that was once carried on
there.
One of the more wistful of
the villagers is Charles As-
quith, former owner and
operator, who watches the
razing of the old building
from his home across the
road,
"I can remember when
we would employ twenty-
eight hands in that factory
during the apple season,"
reflected Mr. Asquith as he
thought of the activity
around the plant in iearlier
days. "We used to run from
mid-September till almost
Christmas, and process
about 350 bushels a day."
At one time apple evapor-
ators were a common sight
throughout Huron County
when it was a well-known
apple -producing area. Today
there is but one evaporator in
the whole Province of Ont-
ario carrying on business. It
is situated at Clarksburg,
near Meaford.
The Auburn evaporator
enjoyed a busy and colorful
life during its thirty -odd
years of operation. The orig-
inal building was a general
store erected by Sam u el
Caldwell in the latter part of
the last century. At one point
it served as a combination
general store, post office and
telegraph office. Mr. Cald-
well presided at these varied
activities and was the official
agent of the Montreal Tele-
graph Company.
' Caldwell sold the business
in 1884 to D.E. Munro,
father of R.D. Munro at
present a storekeeper in the
village. The contents of the
store, post office and tele-
graph office were removed in
1891 to the store now occu-
pied by his son, R.D. Munro.
The old store remained vac-
ant for a time until Mr.
Bowman opened a feather -
cleaning industry. Later, the
late Moses Holtzhauer and
William Roger started a
cooper shop, an industry
which continued at various
places in Auburn for many
years. In 1897, when the 12th
of July was being celebrated
in Auburn, Messrs. Holtz-
hauser and Roger cleaned
out their shop and for one
entire day Auburn had a
public dance hall, However,
the venture did not turn out
to be a paying one. In 1903
the owner was relieved of his
telegraph duties when the
Bell Telephone installed
lines from Blyth to Auburn,
(Continued on Page 17)
Young's
(Continued from Page 11)
booklet records, "tells of
seeing 23 pupils being
thrashed at one time, and he
was one of them, Possibly
this punishment may have
had something to do with the
battles between Grits and
Tories, or "Up the road and
down the road," Cousins
and very best friends were
often not on speaking terms
during election fever, which
is a far cry from the present,
when a majority of public
school students would not
know who their respective
M.P.'s were."
In 1876 the log school was
replaced by a brick building,
which stood until 1952. The
Best
Wishes
to
Auburn
on your
125th
Anniversary.
Robinsons
general Store
Auburn
HARD TO SAY—This old photo is taken from
the west side of the Maitland looking east to
Auburn, The building on the opposite bank is a
general store and post office. There is some
sawmill
original bell is now in British
Columbia.
"The trees in the virgin
forest," the narrative con-
cludes, "were so high and
dense that it took many
months before the clearings
were large enough to let in
some light. It has been said
that the shanty with the most
sky had the most visitors, yet
in the short time of 10 to 12
years substantial barns and
houses were being built,
grain and hay were increas-
ing in acreage, excellent
stock was being built up, and
there was even money for a
few luxuries such as a pound
of tea and a new bonnet,"
controversy over what the building in the
foreground is. Some say it's the old slaughter
house, some a brewery and others an old
evaporator plant.
Happy
Birthday
Auburn
Klip 'n' Kurl
526-7224
Laura Lawrence
Auburn
To
Auburn
on your
1 25th Birthday
WHETSTONE
Furniture - TV - Appliances
526-7222 AUBURN Open till 9 p.m.
except Sundays
Inglis appliances, Electrohome Televisions Kroehler furniture
THE BLYTH STANDARD JUNE 21, 1979 — 13
Auburn's hall opened
The Auburn Memorial
Hall has not been in the
community for very many
years compared to the long
history of the village but it
has become a focal point for
many of the activities.
As recently as this spring
the hall has been undergoing
some changes and villagers
are preparing for the future
by having the hall ceiling
lowered and insulation in-
stalled throughout the whole
building. The funding for
this project for the 125th year
of Auburn's history is com-
ing from a New Horizons
grant and will provide the
community a warm place for
more of their winter act-
ivities.
The Community Hall
Association was first formed
in 1947 but it was not until
October 1962 that the Hall
was officially opened.
Its object was to provide
Auburn and district with a
Memorial Community Hall in
honor of those who lost their
lives in the First Great War,
also those of the Second
Great War, and to com-
memorate our early pioneers
The original officers were:
President, Harry L. Sturdy;
Vice Pres., Bert Craig;
Secretary, Chas. E. Asquith;
Treasurer, Alfred Rollinson;
Finance Committee, Chas.
E. Asquith, Harry L. Sturdy,
Bert Craig, Mrs. Edgar
Lawson, Mrs. W.T. Robison,
Mrs. Albert Campbell, Mrs.
Ernest Patterson, Gordon R.
Taylor, Dr. B.C. Weir, Mrs.
Bert Craig, Mrs. Herbert
Mogridge.
Proceeds from Field days,
social events, dances, con-
certs and donations were
collected through the years
and in 1957, the Town
Fathers called a meeting to
re -organize the Auburn Com-
munity Memorial Hall Board
on request of the Women's
Institute members. The fol-
lowing officers were elected;
Hon. President, Chas E.
Asquith; President W. L.
Craig; Vice Pres., Keith
Arthur; Secretary -Treasurer,
Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor; Site
committee, Harry Arthur,
Ted East, John Wilson;
Building Committee, Robt.
Arthur, Bert Craig, J. Arm-
strong; Finance Committee,
Duncan McKay, John Durnin
Oliver Anderson; Ladies
Committee, Mrs. W.T. Rob-
ison, President of the
Women's Institute, Mrs. Geo
Millian, Mrs. Gordon R.
Taylor.
In 1958 a meeting was held
to choose a site for the new
hall and in 1959 a corner lot
was acquired from the
Athletic Association on the
Mill Road.
In September 1960, . it was
decided to proceed with the
construction of a 40 x 80
laminated Arch building,
with polished concrete floors
and outer covering of heavy
industrial grade aluminum.
In October 1960, another
milestone in Auburn's his-
tory was marked with the
official sod turning for the
new hall. A man who had
figured prominently in the
Community's welfare, Dr.
B.C. Weir, turned the first
sod, assisted by John Hous-
ton, in Memory of the boys
overseas, President W. L.
Craig, presided for the cere-
mony. Neighboring reeves
attended and spoke briefly.
Attending were: Warden of
Huron,, John Durnin, West
Wawanosh; Reeve Clarence
Hanna, East Wawanosh;
Reeve Thos. Leiper, Hullett
Tsp.; Reeve Ralph Jewell,
Colborne Tsp.; Others speak-
ing briefly were; Dr. B. C.
Weir, Mrs. W.T. Robison,
Ralph Munro, and Bert Craig
representing the village.
Tribute was paid to Chas. E.
Asquith, a chief promoter of
the project.
In December 1960, the
outside structure of the hall
was completed and many
donations of money and labor
were gratefully accepted.
(Continued on Page 14)
A PICNIC—All the ladies gathered for this shot.
The table is ready to sit down to, but no one
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Happy Birthday
Auburn
May you celebrate another 125 years
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Blyth
knows the occasion. There are no men present
so it could be a W.I. gathering.
Join in the
Celebrations for
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rive to our Country Location
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South of Blyth on Top of the
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Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9-6.
Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-6,
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14 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
.1,
ICY SPRING—The Maitland in the spring rises and before the turn of the
century would wash away the bridges Auburn had put up. This photo is
not indentified but indicates the strength of the river by the lumber
caught on the ice.
Auburn's Hall built 1962
(Continued from Page 9)
Much praise was given for
the co-operation of the com-
munity in the speedy erec-
tion of the building.
In the spring of 1961 the
interior was commenced.
The furnace was installed
and hydro connected; W.. J.
Craig, carpenter for the
interior, and his helpers
deserve much credit for their
work. In the fall, a well was
drilled and a pressure system
was installed, Eleven of the
villagers applied to receive
water from the well, which
has been an asset to the Hall
Board. Grants were received
from the Government and
the four townships in which
the village is situated. There
are also many donations from
residents of the surrounding
community. The Women's
Institute furnished the kitch-
en.
In October 1962, the hall
was officially opened with a
program and speeches from
officials with W.L. Craig
presiding.
A service of
dedication was conducted by
Rev. Chas. Lewis, United
Church, with Mrs. Chas.
Straughan and Mr. and Mrs.
John Houston unveiling the
plaque which was presented
by the Women's Institute to
honor the memory of those
who served from the Auburn
community in World Wars,
1914-18, and 1938.45.
Various musical numbers +rt
were enjoyed between
speeches, lunch was served
and dancing was enjoyed to
Jimmy Scott's orchestra.
Total cost of the hall in
1962 was Approx. $22,000.
Amount of grants received
was $7,050.00.
PERIOD COSTUMES—This photo was identified as taken in front of
Munroes store, which is now Slaters at the east end of the village. The
three people are unidentified.
THE OLD BANK—The first brick bank was The Sterling Bank of Canada.
It is now the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The buildings around
the bank have burned down and some have been rebuilt.
AUBURN
on your 1 25th Birthday
from the
COUNTY OF HURON
Mdi tinNe3.
Administrator Warden
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THE BLYTH M ,ANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 - 15
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SUNDAY SCHOOL -- This well dressed group posed for .th.e_
photographer between 1905 - 06. They'attend'ed St. Marks Anglican
church, Auburn some are are identified here: Back 3 from left. Barbara
(dawson) Wilkins, Annie Sturdy, Alice (Dyre) Flucker. 2nd row from left.
Joseph Irwin, Hannah Mole, Gertie McBrien, Mr. Caldwell, Mary
(Sturdy) Laidlaw, Hattie (Dawson) Ball. 3rd row from left, Harvey
McBrien, Norman McBrien, Herbert Lawson, Mary Lawson, May
McBrien, Flucker, Frank Robinson, Billie Medd. 4th row from left.
Fannie Lawson, Mary Ellen (Medd) McNall, Elma Youngblut, Edna
Robinson, Archie Robinson, Lavern Robinson, Bessie Leach, Verda
(Asquith) Maines.
AUBURN
On the occasion of Auburn's 125th birthday it is appropriate to pay tribute to the early
pioneers who exhibited vision, ambition and a remarkable enterprising spirit.
Blyth and Auburn have grown together over the years and share many memories.
The corporation of the village of Blyth and Blyth Public Utilities Commission wish to
congratulate Auburn and look forward to another 125 years of cooperation together.
BLYTH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
CHAIRMAN Jim Howson
COMMISSIONERS Don Noble
Joe Cooper
BLYTH VILLAGE COUNCIL
REEVE Don Noble
COUNCILLORS Helen Gowing
Bill Howson
Albert Wasson
Tom Cronin
16 - THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
We would like to congratulate all
our friends and customers on their
celebration of Auburn's 125th Birthday.
Wilson's Health
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TheKitchen
Cupboard
B J Fabrics
Tasker's Furniture
Gores Hardware
Blyth Meat
Market
Madill's Shoes, Men
£t Boys Wear
Freer's Hardware
THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 — 17
East end of Auburn 191(1
Auburn House
An old landmark, the
"Auburn House", is being.
torn down, thus writing finis
to the once -flourishing hotel,
which thrived in the wet era.
BOUGHT BY RESIDENTS
Purchased by the County
of Huron in 1940, the two-
story, 14 room hotel has been
sold to three local residents.
They will rebuild two homes
from one section of the
building and the other
section will beused for a farm
building.
Once flourishing hotel
The "Auburn House" was
the first hotel to be wiped out
by local option back in 1904.
Old timers recall the first
hotel in Auburn was built
north of the bridge.
BUSINESS CONTINUED
About 80 years old, the
building was moved in two
sections from north of the
village to its present location
in the village without any
disruption in business. The
Auburn House was built
when Auburn was wet.
The apple evaporator
(Continued from Page 12)
giving the villagers a better
communication system.
Prior to this, in 1897, Mr.
Munro took in D.F. Hamlink
as a partner. The two men
converted the general store
into an evaporator plant and
opened up for business. At
that time the surrounding
area was dotted with many
fine orchards. Evaporators
were springing up all over
the county to meet the heavy
demand from Europe for
dried apples.
Germany was the chief
market for this young and
booming industry. There
appeared to be an insatiable
demand for apples and more
and more evaporator plants
were erected in order to meet
the market. France and Holl-
and were particularly inter-
ested in obtaining dried
cores and peelings. It was
never clearly established for
what purpose these discards
were used, but it was rum-
ored that they were needed
in the making of champagne.
Mr, Hamlink stayed with
the newly -established firm
for only one year. His inter-
est was bought by A. Asquith
father of the present owner.
Munro died in 1908 and
Asquith continued the busi-
ness alone of the old partner-
ship of Munro and Asquith
until 1911, when he and his
son, Charles, as co-partner
bought the Munro interest.
At the same time power
machinery was installed to
replace the hand -operated
machines on which a single
worker could process some
50 bushels a day.
The evaporators used the
culls, while the top -grade
apples went overseas as
export. During the actual
processing, the machines
removed the core and skins
in one operation. They were
then trimmed by hand to
remove any defects missed
by the machines. The apples
were then bleached by pass-
ing through birch sulphur
fumes and placed on kilns to
be evaporated. It took about
twelve hours for the hot, dry
air to completely remove all
water.
The first World War cut
heavily into the local plant's
European export. Western
Canada provided a new mar-
ket during these war years.
After the war European ex-
ports picked up again, but
never at the pre-war 1ev
The whole industry declined
slowly until 1929, when the
depression struck it another
severe blow.
Added to their marketing
difficulties the evaporator
operators were faced with
uncertain yields from the
apple crop. Fungus growths
became more prevalent, re-
quiring more spraying on the
part of the farmers. This was
a task overlooked by many
farmers already sufficiently
busy with other farm work.
The final blow to the
industry came in the winter
of 1933-34. Temperatures fell
to thirty below zero, killing
off eighty per cent of the
trees in Huron county. Since
then local farmers have not
replanted in any like num-
bers the trees lost that
winter. This combination of
circumstances was too much
and the whole industry with
only a few exceptions was
gradually forced into retire-
ment.
The Auburn plant has
stood vacant since 1933.
Ironically enough, one of its
best seasons on record was
the fall of 1933, when a
bumper crop was harvested
and evaporated. Experts feel
that the nourishment the
trees lost bearing this huge
crop left them vulnerable to
the severe winter that fol-
lowed.
Since then Mr. Asquith
has sold his remaining equip-
ment to other plants through-
out Ontario. Recently his last
sale was made to the prov-
ince's sole remaining plant,
Haines Brothers in Clarks-
burg.
The sixty -seven-year-old
Auburn native regrets the
passing of the industry, but
takes it philosophically as
another indication of a quick-
ly changing world.
Lumber for the hotel was
supplied by John Cullis, mill
owner, for $4.00 a thousand,
Thomas Nicholson was the
last hotel keeper to own it in
1881 before it was moved.
The building was moved
because its owner realized the
building was then in a poor
location to get the trade,
OWNED BY HORESEMAN
In later years the hotel was
sold to Joseph Fisher, of
Benmiller, a prominent
horseman in those days and
organizer of the once pro-
minent spring fair in
Auburn.
In the early 1900's Jacob
Kuntz purchased it and at
the same time opened a
thriving brewery in the old
cheese factory. An old timer
recalls one proprietor sold
out and retired from Auburn
because, through operating
•the hotel, he became addict-
ed to drink.
The story is that upon
retiring he took a barrel
home and each time he took a
glass he poured a glass of
water back into the barrel
until the spirits lost its kick
and the ex - owner his craving
for the refresher.
The hotel was idle for a
number of years and was
used as apartments. Last
owner of the old landmark
was Charles Beadle now of
London.
CANOEING—The Maitland river has always been noted for its canoe
trips. Here a group are ready to embark on a trip from Auburn. `From left
back -Dr. Walter Turnbull, Goderich, Dr. Frank Turnbull, Auburn, Mrs.
Neilson and Russel and Jessie Neilson.
to
Auburn
125th Birthday
GRANDVIEW
LUNCH
Located at the South end of Blyth, at the corner of
Highway 4 and County Road 25.
Coflgr0th1
5
To the people of AUBURN on
the occasion of their 125th ANNIVERSARY
of the founding of the village
Our warmest welcome to former
residents and visitors
Bob & Bess Slater
& family
Auburn
18 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
BAPTIST CHURCH GATHERING — In the "early days" the local
congregation would get together for a grand picnic outing. This photo is
dated 1908 and from the looks on some of the faces many were not
pleased to have their faces preserved. The chiet cooks were prepared for
a Targe gathering as indicated by the large tripod to hold the pots.
Cht: 1Yt.
CONGRATULATIONS
VILLAGE OF AUBURN
Celebrating 125 years
Auburn Co -Op
UCO UNITED CO-OPERATIVES OF ONTARIO
526-7262
Threshing at Erratt's farm John J. Wilson in front of
separator and Archie Jackson
Auburn's 1930 fire
(Continued from Page 20)
village hold an abundant
supply of water. The equip-
ment was entirely in-
adequate to cope with the
situation. This was earls'
realized by those who fought
the flames. It was 2:10 when
word reached Blyth and
Goderich and both brigades
were on the scene before 3
o'clock: Blyth brought a hose
wagon only,, thinking the
Auburn pump would suffice.
Soon after the big Godcrich
pumper was put in action the
lire commenced to subside
and all clanger to adjoining
buildings was removed.
While the Auburn equip-
ment was inadequate to fight
the fire proper it was un-
doubtedly responsible for
saving the I3ank of Com-
merce and Dr. Weir's res-
idence and office from total
destruction, Water was
played on these buildings
and one wall of the hardware
store was shoved in with pike
toles from the root' of the
bank building to minimize
the danger.
BANK THREATENED
At one time the kitchen o1'
the bank apartments was
ablaze. The fire had entered
through a window and set
lire to the interior. Elmer
Robertson and K,K. Dawson
entered the building with a
fire extinguisher and suc-
ceeded in getting the flames
under control. Later the
firemen had to chop a hole in
the bank roof to put out the
fire between the ceiling and
the roof. As it was, the wall,
only eighteen inches re-
moved from the hardware
store, was badly warped
from the intense heat, the
cornices were burned and the
contents more or less dam-
aged by smoke, tire and
water. The Bank carries its
own insurance and repairs
will be undertaken forthwith,
Manager Rice states.
That Dr. Weir's office and
residence, both frame struc-
tures escaped is nothing
short of a miracle, They are
situated across a twelve -foot
driveway from the hardware
store, which for two hours
was a veritable inferno.
Luckily the wind was blowing
away from these buildings,
but it was undoubtedly the
work of the fire-fighters that
saved them. The west walls
were burned black and at one
time the buildings were
given up as lost, all furniture
being removed. But the
firemen fought on and with
the arrival of the Goderich
equipment the situation rap-
idly improved.
With efforts directed to
saving the Weir and Bank
properties little attention was
paid to the Lawson barn at
the rear, facing another
street, Three horses were
safely removed, but all else
was left to its fate. Huge
burning embers had alighted
on the roof, dry as tinder and
Ole season's hay and grain
crops, along with some
implements, were destroyed.
An hour after it caught fire
the barn was razed to the
ground. Mr. Lawson's Toss is
between $1.500 and $2,000,
partly covered by insurance,
BUILT IN 1919
The Hill hardware was a
two story frame building, 32
by 60 feet, built in 1919. It
was metal -clad and firemen
state this was a factor in
preventing the flames from
spreading. At last inventory
Mr. Hill carried a stock of
$6,000, but 11 was consider-
ably heavier at the time of
the fire, he states, estimating
his Toss, over and above
insurance, at between $3,000
and $4,000. The second floor
was fully furnished as a
residence, but was unoc-
cupied. Mr. and Mrs. Hill
having recently gone to live
with Mrs. Hill's mother a few
blocks away.
Mr. Hill, Mr. Rice, Mr.
Lawson and Dr. Weir arc all
high in their praise of the
valuable assistance given by
citizens in successfully fight-
ing the firm until such time as
assistance arrival from God -
crick, for which also all are
most Itratcful.
The Godcrich firemen
fought the flanges for two
hours, or until such time as
the fire could safely be left to
burn itself out. The alarm
was received by Sergt. floss
at 2:10 a.m. and ten minutes
later the Reo punlper MIS 011
its way after Fire Chief
Beacons had received per-
mission from Mayor Mac-
Ewan and Councillor McLean
chairman oI' the fire com-
mittee. The hardware store
had fallen in when the local
firemen arrived on the scene
shortly before 3 o'clock and
all efforts were directed to
saving the Bank building and
Dr. Weir's office, residence
and barn.
The first well to
which the pumper hooked up
was drained in forty-three
minutes and transfer was
made to another. The pres-
sure was excellent, 100
pounds, and the fire was
soon . beaten. The firemen
attribute the fact that clam -
age was not more extensive
to the presence of a good
water supply.
Estimates losses are: Nel-
son Hill, over $10,000 (in-
surance $6.500); Bank of
Commerce, $1,500 (fully
covered); Dr. Weir and Ed -
bar Lawson, each $1,500
(partly covered,) Mr, Hill is
uncertain as to whether or
not he \will rebuild.
BEST DISHES
AUBURN
On your celebration of 125 years
Lawrie
Decorating
Wellington St, Blyth 523-4525
COMM
Auburn
on your
125th Birthday
West Wawanosh Township
officials and staff
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THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 — 19
1000 people shared in
Auburn's autograph quilt
After the Second World War, sweet As the list for each quilt block came in, the
Auburn, "loveliest village of the plain," and names were written on the block by a young
surrounding community were moved to take lady who formed perfect letters. Then the
steps so that a suitable war memorial might blocks went out, for others to work the
be erected, names in green.
At a representative gathering a vote was Nine out of every ten people, bless them,
taken, and it was decided almost unanimous' were kind and co-operative, and so the dollars
ly to build a community memorial hall. Five gradually rolled in. Three hundred dollars is
years was the alloted time in which to raise a lot of money for a quilt, but more than that
$15,000 for it. amount has been received.
Committees were formed, and one, the So it has been worth while and, nearly one
finance committee, composed of six men and thousand people have a share in that
six women, planned to do all in their power autograph quilt. Later it will be sold by
to raise money for it. auction to the highest bidder.
13y working tooth and nail, putting on Here is a little rhyme, with apologies to
concerts, suppers, sales and social evenings Edgar Guest, Edna Jaques and other poets:
over a thousand dollars was raised in the "THAT AUTOGRAPH QUILT"
first year. Alas! Fifteen thousand loomed When I think of that quilt, that autograph
Targe ahead. 01' course the townships quilt,
promised a grant, and the recent increase in The Women of Auburn did make,
the Provincial, grant for memorials has The good times together,
gladdened our hears. In all kinds of weather,
Finally, at one of the meetings, one of the 'Isle folk learned to give,
members had a brilliant (?) idea—an While we learned to "take."
autograph quilt.
The scheme was launched, white broad-
cloth material purchased, and forty-two
blocks, a foot square, were cut from it. A
large maple leaf was outlined on each block,
and then worked in green floss. 'Three $1
names were to he worked in the centre of
each leaf, four 50e names from leaf to
The names, great and small,
We went after them all,
Tho' some were not easy to capture;
But now it is done,
With a place in the sun,
We gaze at it, smiling with rapture.
corners of the block, and fourteen other So—how much for the quilt, that autograph
names, two for a quarter, ranged around the quilt,
Icaf. Each of the six women members of the The women of Auburn did make?
committee was responsible for seven blocks, Names from top to stem,
with the right to obtain any help she could Three hundred dollars of them,
from others. For the Community Memorial Hall's sake.
Then the campaigning for names began. Mrs. A. Campbell
and
WELCOME HOME
to
Auburn's 125th
Birthday
ELLIOTT
Insurance Agency
Blyth
20 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
Auburn's midnight fire
GODERICH SIGNAL STAR on the street including Nel-
son Hill, who rang in the
alarm. Dr, Weir telephoned
to Goderich and Blyth for
assistance and all hands then
turned in to fight the fire as
best they could until assis-
tance should arrive.
Mr. Hill, Dr, Weir and two
young men from a neigh-
bouring farm were sitting in
the office of the hardware
store until 10 o'clock the
evening previous, when they
dispersed and left for their
respective homes. As he
locked up for the night Mr.
Hill drained the gasoline
from one of the pumps in
front of the store, but left the
other untouched. Full of
gasoline, it came through
the fire without incident,
although the rubber hose
attached was burned to a
crisp. Over one hundred
gallons of coal oil and several
barrels of lubricating and
linseed oil in the store
burned fiercely. Immediately
after his arrival at the fire,
Mr. Hill rolled a large barrel
of high test gasoline across
the road from in front of the
store. Shotgun and rifle
bullets on shelves within
popped with machine gun
effect.
TRIED TO SAVE BOOKS
Three times Mr. Hill tried
to enter the store in an effort
to save his books and inven-
tory sheets, but each time he
was driven back. Depse
smoke filled the building to
Hundreds of people have
visited the village of Auburn
and viewed the heaps of
ruins left as marks of the visit
of the fire fiend early last
Friday morning, Nov. 14,
1930.
It was a spectacular fire
and one that will long be
remembered in Auburn. At
noon of the next day, water
was still being poured on the
ruins. Almost every man in
the village turned out to fight
the flames and while the fire
was at its height some five
hundred people were at the
scene, many coming from
miles around. The night was
clear and a mild southeast
breeze was a factor in
preventing the spread of the
fire.
The flames must have
gained considerable head-
way before being detected,
for smoke was belching from
the front of the hardware
store when Mr. and Mrs.
Reg Carter, who reside
above a barber shop directly
across the street, were awak-
enec'.. Mrs. Carter ran into
the street shouting "Fire!
fire!" and awakened Dr.
Weir and family. Mrs. Car-
ter, cries of alarm were also
heard by Mr. A. M. Rice,
manager of the Bank of
Commerce, who, wi'h his
wife and son, resided in the
apartment above the bank. It
was only a few moments
before scores of people were
the floor, he states. He tried
crawling on his hands and
knees and was almost over-
come before he gave up the
effort. The books and inven-
tory was burned. A small
safe with cash and ledgers
was buried in the ruins after
having fallen through to the
basement. Just as he turned
A hot one in
from the building for the last
time water was turned on.
Auburn's fire -fighting
equipment consists of hand
water and chemical pumps,
1930
effective only in cases of
incipient blazes, Three tanks
which some years ago were
sunk at different points in the
(Continued on Page 19)
BASEBALL BUFFS — Back when Auburn was
just beginning the boys were busy organizing
baseball teams. This picture is undated but the
players are identified. They are (back row left)
Eldon Stolz, W. J. Craig, Ed Lawson, Nelson
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
AUBURN
Have a Happy 125th
VISIT
BARTLIFF'S
Balmy sed Restaaraat
Enjoy - Breakfast
Lunch or Dinner
Served with our own home baked bread, rolls
and desserts. You'll love our bake counter with
fresh baked goods daily.
**********
Wedding Cakes our specialty.
**********.
Stop at our cheese counter,
Cheddar and a variety of specialty cheeses.
**********
Remember...when you buy Bartliff's,
you buy the best! A tradition in Huron County
since 1902.
46 ALBERT ST., CLINTON
482-9727
Hill, Nelson Patterson, Bert Wiggins, and P.
O'Neil. Front row - Norman Garrett, Harold
Johnston, B. Stanley, Bob Taylor, Jack
Tuberville and Jack Stocker. The bat boy laying
on the ground is Harry Sturdy.
Congratulations
and
Best Wishes
AUBURN
Good luck on your next 125 years
From the management and staff of
Colborne. Township
THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979 — 21
Some walked miles to church
[from Diamond Jubilee
booklet published 1920j
For this record of
Presbyterianism in and
around Auburn (of wich the
earlier name was
Manchester),, we are in-
debted to the memory of the
older people of the con-
gregation, to the Session
records, which are practically
complete, and to the
historical sketch prepared in
1904 by Rev, J.L. Small,
B.A.
It is difficult for us, with
out improved roads, to
imagine this whole district as
a forest with few roads
through it. This is the picture
given us by those whose
memories reach back over
the long period of sixty
years. Supplies had to be
procured from Goderich and
Clinton, It was
nothing unusual for two
neighbor women to start
walking to one or other of
these places, each with a
basket of eggs in one hand
and a basket of butter in the
other, Mrs. Peter Paterson,
one of the earliest settlers,
walked all the way back to
her old home in Galt, easing
the blisters of her feet by
walking barefoot, and resting
for a day with her sister in
Tavistock. James Scott, now
an aged man of ninety,
walked from Sarnia on his
way home from the lumber
woods of Michigan, stopping
over night at Hickory's
Corners. It is not surprising,
therefore, that these early
settlers thought little of
walking to Church whenthey
had the privilege. It is said
that many of the women were
accustomed to walk in their
bare feet until they neared
the Church, when they would
put on the stockings and
shoes they had been
carrying, Mrs, Francis
Stalker, on one occasion,
crossed the river about
where Ball's Bridge now
stands, on a fence, her
husband accompanying her
that far to see that she
crossed safely. She walked
on to Church while he went
back to mind the children.
Her shoes having been put
on, she entered the meeting
place, but did not enjoy the
service that day. She was
thinking of the river that had
to be re -crossed, Finally, she
decided to cross the bridge at
Manchester, and walk the
whole distance around the
river, through the woods, to
her home, Many of the
children came in their bare
feet, and the boys wore their
blue ducks to Sunday School
and Church, These people
thought they were well off
when they had horses to take
them to Church, and the
wagon, with, its three seats,
was usually full, The people
had some decent clothes
when they first came, but
these wore out.They still had
their home-made woollen
goods. The women wore
woollen dresses and knitted
or crocheted woollen hoods,
and the men had full -cloth
for best. A boy is reported to
have said on one occasion:
"There's great doin's at our
hoose the noo, Faither's
gettin' a suit made out o' a
blanket, and I'm gettin' a
new pair o' breeks made o'
his auld ones." But they
were happy, just as happy as
we are, with out more
expensive clothing.
The first minister was Mr.
Archibald Currie, who was
called and settled as pastor
for Blyth, Hullett and
Manchester in the year 1860.
Mr, Currie continued as
pastor until early in 1862. It
was during his pastorate that
the first Church building was
erected. Mr, John McDonald
donated the lot on which the
Church stands. Messrs.
Joseph Dobie, John Jackson,
John McDonald and James
Scott were the building com-
mittee. They let the contract
of building to Mr. Holmes of
Goderich for $250.They paid
$6 a thousand for brick at
Goderich, and the men who
had horse teams did the
teaming. They secured split
shingles for $2 a thousand,
and pine lumber for finishing
at $10 a thousand, These
men worked faithfully to
secure their "House of
God," It is said that Mr,
John Jackson hired a man to
take his place at home, while
he worked at the Church,
Mr. Ure, afterwards Dr. Ure,
of Goderich, conducted the
dedicatory services, and he
and his choir were conveyed
out in a lumber wagon. A
tea -meeting was held on the
Monday evening. It was not
until several years after this
that the Church was
completed. Money was
scarce and as high as
seventeen per cent. was
charged for borrowed
money. But the people were
content and happy in their
Church, partially finished,
with its bare walls, and its
plank scats supported by
round blocks, and they
increased their comforts only
as their means would permit,
Produce was sometimes
donated to the , Church
instead of money, and we
hear of flour, meat, and other
articles being collected for
the Church and taken into
Crabb's store in Goderich
and exchanged for money.
From 1862 until 1866 Mr,
John Stewart was the
minister, and some now
living have kindly
recollectons of the earnest
work done by both Mr.
Currie and Mr, Stewart.
On September 19th, 1866,
Mr. Stephen Young was
ordained and inducted as
minister of Burn's Church,
Hullett, and Manchester,
Previous to this settlement,
Presbytery in 1865 had
organized Blyth and
Belgrave into a separate
charge, leaving Hullett and
Manchester together. On
November 6th, 1866, Mr A.
McLean was ordained and
inducted as pastor of Blyth
and Belgrave,
Mr. Young started on a
stipend of $500 a year. At
one annual meeting, an elder
proposed that it be raised
another $100. The minister
was in the chair at the time,
and was quite embarrassed.
Although the salary was
small, there found their way
to the minsiter many gifts of
hay and oats, pork and flour
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH—The original building was torn
down about 1904 and replaced with a new brick strucuture. Pictured here
with the new brick is Rev. G.L. Small on the left.
and other needful suppies.
The first manse was built
early in Mr. Young's time.
An amusing incident
occurred, which shows that
young people will be young
people. An attractive young
girl was employed as helper
at the manse. A young man
from the congregation was
courting her. They were
accustomed to meet on
prayer -meeting nights. One
night after prayer -meeting,
thinking that the minister
had gone to his study, they
ventured into the kitchen,
which was in darkness. The
minister had been driving
some person home, and the
young couple were startled
as they heard his footsteps
approach the kitchen door.
The girl hurried to the
pantry, but the young man
did not know where the
pantry was, So he popped
under the table, The
unsuspecting minister lit the
AND THE BAND PLAYED ON — Auburn had • Blackstone from Goderich. This photo was
its own band once and the band leader was Mr. undated.
lamp, but made no
discoveries.
On March 25th, 1889, the
Session decided to procure
Hymn Books for the
congregation to the amount
of $7. They had used only
Psalms and Paraphrases
before that time. The
question of the introduction
of the Hymn Book had been
discussed just twenty years
before, and after
considerable deliberation, it
was unanimously agreed that
it was inexpedient to
introduce it, as it was likely
to lead to discord and
divisions in the
congregation.
When Mr, MacMillan first
came to Manchester, he was
quite boyish in appearance.
One of the elders went to
Blyth to meet him, The elder
did not see any minister
alight from the train, so he
approached a youthful -
looking young man whom he
had seen getting off, and
said: "Did you see a
minister?" "1 didn't see any
minister," said Mr.
MacMillan, "but 1 am going
to preach at Manchester
to -morrow," "Oh! .Are you
the minister?" said the
elder, "I thocht ye were a
laddie."
In March, 1903, at a
special meeting of the
congregation, a resolution
was passed to the effect that
a new Church be built in
1904, and this resolution was
carried out with great
heartiness. On the first
Sabbath of March, 1904,
Rev. Stephen Young, then of
Clifford, conducted the
closing services in the old
Church, and soon after the
building was torn down. The
following were chosen as a
building committee: Messrs.
Thos. Straughan, Chairman;
W.T. Riddell, Secretary;
Wm. King, Treasurer; Robt.
Straughan, John Fingland,
George Yungblut, and Jas.
Young, who superintended
the building operations. The
corner stone of the new
Church was laid with
Masonic ceremonies on May
30 thi, 1904, and the
dedication services were held
on January 15th, 1905.
The late Adam Akam
bequeathed $100 to the
congregation to buy a bell.
This bell was at first
supported by posts, and after
wards a belfry was erected
on the old Church. This bell
still calls the congregation to
worship,
During 1907, about $95
was spent on extensive im-
provements to the shed.
A special congregational
meeting was held in January
1913, to consider the
advisability of remodelling
the manse. A committee was
appointed who advised
selling the manse property,
buying a loton the other side
of the Church from Mr.
George Hamilton, and
erecting a new manse,
During the year 1913 the
handsome, red brick manse,
with modern conveniences,
was erected at a cost of
$4,200. Of this amount
Smith's Hill paid $1,700. the
managers formed the
building committee.
DIAMOND JUBILEE
SERVICES
On Sabbath, July 25th,
1920, we celebrated the
sixtieth anniversary of the
Auburn congregation. Rev.
Geo. Telford, M.A., B.D., of
Blyth, conveyed to the
congregation the
congratulations of the
Presbytery of Huron, and Rev.
(Capt.) Wm. Fingland,
M.A. B.D., assisted in the
services, Special music was
furnished by the choir,
assisted by Miss Gladius
Topping of London. A social
gathering was held in the
manse grounds on Monday
evening, when friends from
many parts, after years of
separation, met again. R^-
freshments were served in
the basement by the ladies of
the congregation. addressess
were given by three ;former
ministers, Rev. Alex,
MacMillan, D.D., Rev), J. L.
Small, B.A., of Hespeler, and
Rev. J. R. Mann, B.A., of St.
Marys
We were pleased to have
with us at these services two
former occupants of the old
manse, Mrs. Annie Y.
Henderson and Miss Katie
Young, who now resides in
Clifford.
22 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
This is one of the large number of students attending the Auburn area school. There are three teachers in the back row.
unidentified.
Official in February 1979
Manchester no more
The following article
was printed in the Blyth
Standard last June 14.
BY ELEANOR BRADNOCK
Auburn has lost its first
official name • Manchester
when the Village Trustees
voted to accept the name
•AUBURN as its only name
as requested by the Ontario
Geographic Names Board at
its June meeting held last
Sat. evening in the Town
Hall. Chairman Warner
Andrews was in charge of the
meeting acid the Village
Clerk, Frank Raithby read
the minutes. Budget esti-
mates were discussed and
also improvements to
Auburn's big hill which has
been widened to help with
the traffic winter and sum-
mer.
Chairman Warner
Andrews received the letter
from the Ontario Geographic
Names Board requesting a
change . to Auburn from
Manchester. This Board has
the statutory authority over
names of geographic feat-
ures and unincorporated
places in the Province.
The Nomenclature Section
Ministry of Natural Resourc-
es undertakes research, pre-
pares name submissions for
the Board consideration and
maintains the OGNB record
of official geographic names;
these are provided for use on
government maps, charts, in
gazetteers, etc. thus ensur-
ing usage of a uniform name
per feature throughout the
government.
The OGNB recently be-
came aware of the discrep-
ancy in the name of the
village as listed in various
publications and shown on
maps.
The OGNB stated that
seeing that the police village
is unincorporated this Board
can authorize a change in
name to reconcile the dis-
crepancy, if a request is
received from local author-
ities and such a change has
support from the local popu•
lation. Since Auburn is the
common name used there
should not be any obstacle to
changing the name,
Well you finally made it!
HAPPY
125th BIRTHDAY
AUBURN
TOM DUIZER
Plumbing &Heating
londesboro 523-4359
YOUNGBLUT SUNOCO
Blyth
This photo is
Located Hwy.86, just east of Wingham
Happy
Birthday
Auburn
For your maxi fun
we have
an excellent selection
of mini -trail bikes
THE BLYTH STANDARD JUNE 27, 1979 — 23 .
SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER - School photos are one of the greatest
means of dating a persons age. This photo was taken between 1910 and
1920. The students are not identified but the photo is from the old
Auburn school just east of the village on County Road 25. The weather
must have been warm as several of the youngsters in the front row are in
bare feet.
High wheeled bicycle
came through in 1888
The first police magistrate was Squire
Scott, grandfather of Charlie Scott.
Edgar Lawson owns the first lamp used
here. It was the property of his grandfather,
Robert Downs.
The first high -wheeled bicycle came
through Auburn in 1888. It consisted of one
high front wheel and a much smaller one
behind. The pedals were attached to the axle
of the front wheel. A small stone would
unbalance it and many funny stories are told
of falls people had.
The first automobile sputtered through
here in 1907. The first car was owned by W.
T. Riddell and was purchased in 1913.
In 1888 a delegation was appointed to
attend a meeting held in Listowel to see what
could be done towards inducing the
Canadian Pacific Railway to extend their line
from Guelph to Goderich, passing through
Auburn, but it was not until 1903 that this
work was begun. The first train went
through in the fall of 1907. The first freight
which came in was a car of salt for W.T.
Riddell, but this came before the completion:
of the line. There is a typical C.P.R. station
about three-quarters of a mile southeast of
the village.
In the early days the only market to sell
hogs and cattle was at Clinton and the prices
obtained were not very high. Dressed hogs
were delivered in Clinton for 34 per lb. and
the farmer thought he was well paid. Eggs ,
were sometimes not salable and again 5¢ and
10¢ was the rule, Butter was 74 or 84 per Ib.
Poultry could not be sold at all except locally.
PRESENT MARKET 1948
$28.60 to $29,00 ,
. 15.00 to 16.75
12.00 to 15.00
15.00 to 17.50
22.00 to 24.00
8.00 to 12.50
Hogs
Cattle
Lower grade
Yearling
Calf
Sheep
A hog today would be worth $45.00 to $50.00
Eggs—Large 394, med. 374; Lard -274 per
lb.; Pullets 2q, B's 34$, C's 28c;
Shortening -32¢ per lb.; Creamery Butter --
74 per lb.; Print -504 to 75 1` per yard.
We are happy to have been able
to serve you in the last 39 years
Welcome Home
to
Auburn's
125th Birthday
HAMM'S CAR SALES & STAFF
Blyth
24 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JUNE 27, 1979
Happy Birthday Auburn
Have a happy 125th
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482-3363
523-9606
523-4414
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Auburn's 125th
birthday committee
COMMITTEE HEADS—For the past two years
Auburn has been planning fund raising events
and preparing for the big weekend. Co-
ordinating the various committees are (back
row) Donald Haines, Bill Robertson, Leone
Robertson, Harry Arthur, Elaine Craig, Bill
Sproul, Irene and Barry Millian, Lillian Hallam,
Sandy Andrews and Jim Glousher. Front row,
treasurer Jim Schneider, secretary Eleanor
Bradnock, president Fred Lawrence and vice
president Allan Craig.
We're joining in
TO
CONGRATULATE THE VILLAGE
of AUBURN
-on it's 125TH BIRTHDAY
MITCHELL'S
FAMILY MARKET
Londesboro
Elwood, Audrey, Traci & Mark & Staff
ATJBURN i25"
BIRTXEAY
CELEBRATIONS
4 EXCITING DAYS
FRIDAY, JUNE 29
JUDGING BEARDS
CHOOSING HERITAGE QUEEN
KICK-OFF DANCE — •
9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
STAR TREX ORCHESTRA
MIDWAY ON THE GROUNDS
June 29, 30
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
PARADE — 1:00 p.m.
OFFICIAL OPENING — 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BAND TATTOO — 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SHRINER'S FISH FRY & HAM SUPPER (Hall)
BASEBALL GAME — 7:00 p.m.
FILM "AUBURN AS IT WAS" — 7:00 p.m.
(Knox United Church)
DANCE — 9:00 p.m.
Orchestras: COUNTRY CAVALIERS
IAN WILBEE
July 1, 2
SUNDAY, JULY 1
OPEN AIR CHURCH SERVICE — 11:00 a.m.
CUTTING BIRTHDAY CAKE
PICNIC LUNCH
(Bring your own lunch and lawn chairs)
BASEBALL, GAMES, RACES — 2:00 - 4:00
MEMORIAL SERVICE - 3:00 p.m.
—Ball's Cemetery
TUG OF WAR (4 townships) — 4:00 p.m.
(Hullet, W. Wawanosh, E. Wawanosh, Colborne
MONDAY, JULY.2
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
FCTicken Barbecue Supper
CONCERT — OPEN AIR — 8:00 p.m.
Former Local Talent; Special Attraction,
Paul Brothers
1
FILM "AUBURN AS IT WAS" — 10:00 a.m,
TRACTOR PULL - 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m.
FILM "AUBURN AS IT WAS" — 1:00 p.m.
Knox United Church
Special Attraction, Paul Brothers