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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 11 Apr 1979, p. 16

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16 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, Aprl 11, 1979 PONtYPO We are very glad to hear that Les Fairburst and Gordon Strong have been home from hospital for the past week. Easter Greetings are sent to Mrs. Margaret Curtis and Mrs. WestonHutchinson who are both patients in Peter- borough Civic Hospital - also to Roy Cochrane stili a patient in Bowmanville Hospital. Percy Beggs spent last week in Oshawa General Hospital returning home on Saturday. We convey our wishes for a speedy recovery to Percy and to anyone else in the commun- ity that is in poor health. The local Brownies and their leaders were over- whelmed with the success of their bake and craft sale ýon Saturday. The weather condi- tions were so bad that the posters advertising the sale were not put up until 9 a.m. Saturday but when the sale was over at 3 p.m. the sum of $106.00 had been taken in. A great big thank you is passed on to ail the mothers and friends of the Brownies who baked and to them and al others for the patronage. The Ladies Bowling League is in the last week of playoffs. The bowling season will end on Monday, April 23rd, when the bowlers and any spares who wish to go will have a smorgasbord dinner at the Rockhaven, Peterborough, followed by bowling at the Brookdale Plaza. Alvin Olan is home from hospital but bas to return to a Toronto clinie once a week for a check up. Several friends and relatives called at the Fred Youngman'sý over the weekend to have a visit with Alvin. Darlene Muller was the final winner of the Free Grocery Draw at Pingies' store. She won over $40 worth of grocer- les. St. John Ambulance is holding a First Aid Course in the Pontypool Community Centre. The first session was on Sunday, April 8th, with the next on Sunday, April 22nd. Several firemen and local leaders are taking this course. Again we remind ail of the Good Friday service which is to be held in Pontypool United Church on Friday at il a.m. The congregation of Bethany United Church will be joining in the service. Mr. Graham has chosen "Barabbas" as the subject for bis sermon. Ail in the community are welcome to attend this Good Friday service as well as the service on Easter Sunday at 10 ar. The local Roman Catboiic congregation is holding a "Stations of the Cross" Good Friday servpe at 7 p.m. with the regular Saturday Mass at 7 p.m. Randy Bradley started work ini Toronto last week and Kelly Neals commences work in Peterborough's C.G.E. today (Monday).* Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bradley travelled by air to Okahoma City recently. Victoria County is holding its second annual Spring Festival of the Arts. Many communities throughout the county plan their own activit- ies and various events. The Manvers committee with Maureen Preston and Marie Kerr in charge has scheduled a most interesting program with attractions for folks of al ages. The first event planned is for Friday, May 25tb, wben the Manvers Music Society with Pauline Effer as director, holds a spring concert with Billy Meeke of the Pîg and Wistle Show as guest. Satur- day, May 27th and Sunday, May 28th are both busy days. Graham Townsend, who for several years was Canada's No. 1 Old-Time Fiddier is conducting a music workshop on Saturday afternoon and at night is ieading in a musical program. A Magic Show is planned for children on Sun- day afternoon and on Sunday evening stars of the "Polka Dot Door" an 8 a.m. T.V. children's program - will be on band to entertain the girls and boys. Then, of course, there is the Arts and Crafts Show and Sale beld on Saturday and again on Sunday from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. Many of those who exbibited and demonstrated last year will be back again as well as many new faces. Al these events are held in the Manvers Arena and Commun- ity Centre. The final attraction is a Grandview School pro- duction entitled "The Wizard of Oz" whicb is planned for Grandview gymnasium on Mon., May,3th witb Sharon Carew, director. Further in- formation on the Manvers events will be publicized later. STOP-BOTII DIRECTIONS FOR A SCHOOL BUS Num bers Fewer Every Year at Annual Vimy Dinner World War I veterans who attend the Vimy dinner at Bowmanville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion are getting fewer each year. On Sunday night, only two tables were required in addition to the head table, to accommodate the veterans and their ladies, so 15 vets were invited from Divadale Lodge, Toronto. The Legion ladies served a delicious dinner, the Golden Legionnaires and a group of Sweet Adelines entertained. Head table guests from left to right, Arthur Sheehan and his wife Nyhi, President of the Ladies Auxiliary; Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone Graham, Dorothy and Ron Richards, President of the branch; Special Events Chairman Bill Clarke and his wife Mary, Annabelle and Garnet Rickard, Mayor of Bowmanville and the Padre the Rev. Tom Gracie and his wife Betty. The other pictures show the two tables of guests. Since the last Vimy Night, six Legion members have died, Dave R. Alldread, Ernie W. Bradley, Frank Gilmer, Norm H. Hoît, George Martin and Bill Shotter. Tyrone Due to the terrible weather Friday there were just il, tables in play at the Senior Citizen's Euchre. Winners were lst Nellie Lunn, 2nd Dave Hall, 3rd Don Brooks, 4th Lorna Swain, 5th Leland Milîson, 6tb Meta Swaîn, Ladies Low Maxine Brock, Men's low Aif Milison, 50-50 . ~ Draw Geo. lde. BEA BOO OO Safe driving is a family attair. KENDAL Kendal U.C.W. meeting bad to be postponed last Wedxoes- day evening due to tbe snow storm and slippery roads. Miss Anna Edmondson who was to have shown her pictures on the Marine Mis- sion B.C. and Misses Cara and Margaret Seens of Peter- borough spent Wednesday nigbt with Mr. and Mrs. R. Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Nygel Allen, Mr. Bill Hall and Mr. Graham Barrett ail fromn Rhodesia, Africa are visiting Mrs. Eleanor Foster this past week. Mrs. Allen and Mr. Hall are Mrs. Foster's niece and nephew. Tbey have tourect througb Europe and plan to see most of Canada before living in the United States for a couple of years. Mr. Glen Wood and Mr. Charlie Harris bave been enjoying a holiday in Florida. At the card party on Friday evening in the Orange Hall the winners were asi follows - Higb lady - Mrs. Joyce Stacey, Low lady - Mrs. May Burley, Higb gent- Lloyd Bradley, Low gent- Scott Yeo. The 50-50 draw was won by Mrs. Olive Little. Miss Catherine Stewart visited Mrs. Florence Porteous in Orono last Tues- day. Mrs. Margaretta Stevens is bolidaying with friends in England. Mrs. Eleanor Foster and her African relatives bad Sunday evening dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Carruthers and famiiy of Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. R. Elliott spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harland Elliott. At cburch on Sunday morn- ing Rev. A. Tizzard's message was Palm Sunday 1979. Mr. Leonard Falls greeted the friends at the door. Pamela sang a solo entitled 'Sons of God' accompanied by Mrs. Fern Foster at the piano. Several from Kendal attend- ed the special service at Newtonville Sunday evening. Rev. David Burns from Maple Grove was the speaker. There was the dedication of the new church organ. Friday afternoon there will be a Good Frîdav Service in Newtonville Churcb witb Mrs. Joyce McLean, President of Oshawa Presbyt erial, the guest speaker. Blood Donor le Clinie mn May By Shirley Coyle visor of Blood Donor Service A committee of old and new for Area "A". She was most Red Cross executive members helpful in giving necessary met recently at the home of information to our new execu- Bruce Colwell, president. tive. The meeting was beld to ehîtoavcniud confirm plans for the next sWeorthoprev o ve onnue Blood Donor Clinc to be held suppt o pre ious duonorsw at the ,Lions Centre on ndwdtonrs u. utw Wednesday, May 2, 1979. Our new Blood Chairman, Hope to see you on May 2. Mrs. Linda Rohr, was in Submitted by attendance and our guestwas Shirley Coyle Marlene M. Hilborst from Public Relations Chairman Tfwonto, Marlene is super- for Blood Clinics. OB."'IT«UwARY1 MRS. VERA L. ADAMS Mrs. Vera L. Adams died suddenly in, Fort Lauderdale, Fia., Tuesday, April 3, 1979. The former Vera L. Sprung was born July 2, 1897 in Brooklin, Ont., a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Sprung. She was married June 4, 1919 in Oshawa. A resident of Oshawa for 22 years, she bad moved to Courtice. She was a very active member of Courtice United Cburch and was a life member ca/f as for a MRE £7 Walker - Wright Di Roy, (705) 324-95001 Li ndsay. of the United Church Women in Courtice. Her husband, Ceeil Adams, died in October of 1973, also a sister, Lyla MeDougali, died before her. Left to mourn her passing are two daughters Mrs. Margaret Down ofEbenezer; Mrs. Don Cowle (Phyllis) of Courtice; a son, Carl of Nestieton; a sister, Verna MeCabe of Windsor;, a brother, Howard Sprung of Fort Lauderdale, Fia., seven grandchildren and four great-ý grandchildren. Mrs. Adams rested at the Armstrong Funeral, Home, Oshawa. Complete service was held in the chapel Friday at 1:45' p.m. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery later. Rev. Robert Chapman of Courtice United" Church of- ficiated. Memorial donations to Courtice United Church would be appreciated. You can learn First Aid to deal with life threatening situations by taking a two an a haif hour St. John Ambu- lance First, Aid course. It's called the Lifesaver, and is taught in one session. For more information cail your local St. John Ambulance or, write to St. John Ambulance, 46 Wellesley St. East, Toronto, M4Y 1G5. (MATE 'rainage Don (416) 986-5408 Nestieton F 4- Quasar INSTA-MATIC COOKING USHERS IN ANEW ERA OF COOKING EASE. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity measures the arrount of moisture emnitted by the food and auto- matically determines how long it has to cook. lnsta-Matic Cooking alone makes the YMQ6600 different f rom other microwave ovens. But it has even more outstanding features. ~569 95 5693Not as illustrated a z i El i i Anyone buying a Quasar M ic rowave Oven wiII receive a Mother's Day Bouqvuet of flowers del1ive red to you r door F R EE! M T i H.B. 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