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THORNTON NEWS By FLORENCE HOLT Do ou like Strawberries If so sure to circle June 23 for the Trinity United Church Thornton Strawberry Supper It does seem early to make this announcement but with the recent heat wave it is probably that berries will be ripening early More details will be given at later date Twelve travelled to Egbert Community Centre on April 14 to help make up the six tables of euchre fans Two of the above men tioned were lucky in bringing home prizes Nora Jennett playing as man received the highest score with Jim Morgan claiming the second high These euchres take place every Wednesday eveningat8215pm Dinner quests of Mr and Mrs George Holt on April 16 were Mr and Mrs Joel Prosser of Johnson Street Barrie ROOF PROBLEMS THEN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPRING SPECI 40 24 Reshingled with lst Quality 210 selfseal shingles THIS MONTH ONLY Average Onestorey Home sfirfi Two Storey Homes Slightly Higher 540 COMPLETE lAURIER SHEET METAL I96 BRADFORD ST BARRIE We also specialize in Hot Tar Gravel Flat Roofs Eavestroughing Flashing 7263492 Mr and Mrs Cecil Brethet have returned home after spending about two weeks with their grandchildren at Cambridge while their parents were on holiday Easter Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Jennett were Mr and Mrs John McGean and boys of RR Thornton April 17 euchre party in the Thornton Orange Hall found ten tables at play The card winners were Ed ward McHugh of Angus Philip McLellan of Cookstown and Mrs Leon Selby for the men while the ladies prizes went to Bessie McQuay Hazel Murphy of Cookstown and Jean Jennett of Ivy Mrs Hutchinson of Stroud had her number drawn in the 5050 draw Spending the Easter weekend with Mr and Mrs Joe Lennox and Dalton Ban ting was the latters sisterin law Mrs Orr of Toron to EASTERSERVICE There was gbod at tendance at the Easter ser vice in Trinity United Chur ch when Rev Paul Parkin addressed his congregation on Prospects for Faith in the Resurrection The anthem The Saviour is Risen ToDay was ren 60 wide Our Reg 288 299 Celelpun knitting vru moss Du Penl non Carefree 100 Polyester by the yard Polyester Double Knit in plains and ichuards Machine washable Solid colors including white Eeach mint areen turquoise pink navy red and lack iac uords in variety of patterns including checks on ginghams Fortrelr Polyester Thread 100 yd spools Assorted colours Visit Our One Dollar Table First quality at low l0w price Assorted fabrics All washable and 45 minimum wudth Machine Washable Yarns or Phentex 3ply yarn Assorted colours or sin of Sayellet acrylic yarn 4ply double Olefin 399 dered by the regular mixed choir assisted by Bonnie Gilbert of Toronto and Dr McFarland of Cookstown the latter also singing Jerusalem as solo with Mrs Murray McDowell as his accom nist Easter ilies which ador ned the sanctuary were laced by the Joe Lennox amily in memory of Paul by the Horticultural Society and by the Board of Stewar One April 12 the president Mrs Hartley Evans welcomed the members of Iiinity UCW at the home of Mrs Paul Parkin Cookstown fun program was led by Mrs Roy Maltby on oil in ting With the mem ers joiningin Each member proudly went home with the work of art tucked under her arm ready for framing Rev Paul Parkin drew Mrs Gladys Elliots name as the lucky drawnumberi DINNER MEETING Thornton Womens In stitute met at Lakeview Restaurant Barrie for its annual Dinner meeting on April 15 Delegates appointed to at tend the district annual meeting on May 11 at Ivy were Mesdames McCabe Cunningham Stephen sonandVDJennett Mrs Ivan Caldwell and Twin or Double Size at or mm large assortment of town jacquards and SOlld shades All first qual ity and great value at these Stock up while quantities last Hand Size colours to choose from Save Now Scatter Mats Approx 18 27 Assorted patterns and colours wuth pile plush and shag styles In the group Serged mats Approx 27 54 Assorted colours and patterns 100 nylon for durability and sail re sistance mats variety of colours patterns and piles All soul resrstent Unserged Wesheble pile rugs Ap prox 27 48 100 Verelt modacrylicl 2V2 pile Latex backing the chrome rugs and serous not suitol In our Irernoton store owers Department StoresOne of the Grew group Fece Cloth During Our Magic Carpet Days We Offer 12 Room Size Carpets at Great Low Price wide assortment of styles patterns and 109 Mrs Morris are to be in charge of the Registration The roll call way of preser ving our heritage is to be an swered by the convener of education and cultural ac tivities The articles for the needlepoint exhibit are to be taken to Mrs McCabe or Cunningham by May 10 The annual reports were then read by all conveners Mrs McCabe declared all offices vacant and Mrs Cunningham past resident presided for the eection of the 197677 officers which resulted as follows ast president Mrs un ningham president Mrs McCabb vicepresidents Mrs Jennett Mrs Altman Secretary Mrs Len nox assistant secretary Mrs Brethet treasurer Mrs Maw public relations officer Mrs Orval Carr assistant PRO Mrs Black District director Mrs Cunningham alternate Mrs Charles Spencer Branch directors Mrs Bone Mrs Black Mrs Schandlen Curators Mrs Cunningham Mrs George Holt cheer committee Mrs Dixon Mrs McQuay Pianists Mrs Black Mrs Maltby Auditors Mrs Maltby Mrs Morris Conveners of Standing Committees Canadian industries Mrs Stephenson education Mrs Malby Cultural activities Mr Spencer family and consumer affairs Mrs Holt MrshEMCuri ningham citizens ip Sierps world affairs Mrs Bac motion was passed by the membersthat our Womens Institute dishes silverware and card tables are not to be removed from the Orange Hall The program planning meeting will be held on April 20 at the home of Mrs Len nox highlight of the evening was the presentation of life membership certificate and pin to Mrs Mel Dixon The presentations were made by Mrs Black and Mrs McCabe short fun session was conducted by Mrs Bone and Mrs Brethet when all enjoyed taking part in variety of games and con tests prize winners being Mesdames Dixon Len nox McCabe Cun ningham Holt Spencer and Cunningham The May meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Ray Maltby with the 4H Homemaking club taking part in the program Mr and Mrs George Lucas of Chicago motored over to spend the Easter week with Scott Sharp and Clarence Munro Agriculture Mrs Altman From Pequot Polyester for group Pillow Cases 99 pr ls In pilIIIS low prices Mats 129 Our No9 099 39 MOM Wabasso and Heritage Smooth blend of 50 cotton and 50 easy care convenience Machine wash and tumble or drip dry Flat sheets and pillow cases have dainty bor ders Assorted colours and designs in the Colourful Towels to Enhance Your Bathroom Decor Bath Size Towgl Ed Harper left president of the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce congratulates Dave THORNTON Mrs George McGladrey arrived home on April 13 af ter touring Forida with her sisterinlaw Mrs Tillie McGladrey of Guelph for about two weeks While there they visited another sister brother and niece and took in such sights as Disneyworld Tiki Gar sca fishing and some out standing Malls which were all decked out for Easter lhey travelled south by plane and returned by bus HONOR FOR CA dens Cape Kennedy deep The Barrie Examiner Wednesday April 20 197611 RNIVAL CHAIRMAN Blenkarn who was given the Presidents Award of Honor by the chamber this week for his work as chair man of the Barrie Winter Carnival for the past two years Examiner Photo OBITUARIES AUDREY CASSELMAN Audrey Casselman of Thornton died Friday in Sim ooe Manor Beeton She was Miss Casselman the daughter of the late Lorne and Mabel Casselman is sur vived by her brothers Edson of Thornton Cecil of Toronto and Gordon of Ottawa and her sister Gladys of England Services were held Monday at the Hughes Funeral Home Cookstown followed by cremation ANNOUNCEMENT ROLLER SKATING Due to weather conditions roller skating that was to have commenced May lst at Thornton community centre and May 2nd at Lefroy community centre will have to be postponed until May 7th at Thornton and May 8th at Lefroy Selling Out Completely Property and Building Trucks woodworking end shop equipment pine fur niture and all contents will be old by Public AUCTION on the premises lay Rainer Son Construction ltd Pine Furniture 4167753378 3th Concession Bond Heed 0nt 25 miles south of Ierrie Hwy 17 to 8th Concession list road north of Bond Head fiery 88 east off 17 ii ndle from 400 Tiny go out on to 5th Line let road north to 8th on cession left V4 mile with No Reserve on Saturday May I976 II am sharp Terms Cash or make one entents before sale Food on premises PA TlAl llSTING bifold doors stained SHOP EQUIPMENT BUILDERS SUPPLIES DeVilbiss l2 hp 220 air compressor acetylene welder cw cart and cutting tor ch air regulator V2 drive air impact wrench Hein Werner lxz and 10 ton hydraulic iack hp Briggs Stratton gas generator I500 W115 Continental l3 hp water pump U3 hp Beatty sump pump 400 lbs various size nails 12000 spiral nails 500 lbs staples axle stands electric motors hp scaffold sets cw pins anchor bolts post hole digger wheelbarrow shovels picks extension lites chromalox heater extension cords lites concrete post forms cedar mahogany doors door hardware extension ladders WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT A7 hp iigsaw Craftsman stroke 12 table saw Commercial Craftsman direct drive 20 J05 Cote bondsaw commercial type l0 Craftsman radial saw 71 skil saws router med size hp 2700 RPMs skil saw Duo fast power air stapler Duo lost power air nailer l2000 spiral nails 500 lbs staples VEHICLES ACCESSORIES Office and workshop on wheels 20 longwired and elect heat FLOAT30 new tires full air brakes TRUCKS I963 GMC 7000 tractor Vl2 trans i000 rubber 80 tag axle excellent I974 Chev V2 ton pu cyl automatic power steering brakes radio low mileage 1972 Chev ton pickup cyl radio low mileage both original and like new Assortment truck tires 900x20 Winnebago PU cop camper cap Asst dozer tractor truck lites Assortment dozer roller bearings sets HD steel tow cables 100 steal cable fork lift forks NEW PINE FURNITURE sets solid pine tables chairs benches coffee tables hutches flower stands clear and OFFICE APPLIANCES Air conditioner Mitchell window type and heater combination Viking dryer Beatty washer Draf ting desk and chair Underwood manual typewriter electric typewriter Olivetti D26 calculator electric adding machine ANTIQUES rockers blanket boxes over 100 years old plus several other desirable antiques Property and Building to be sold at pm sharp ap proximate acres prlmeland with heated building and office 60 ft 30 ft Moderate reserve cash preferred Open for Inspection Friday IIonIcr Stephens Auctions ltd Mississauga Ont 4162753000 WILLIAM ARMSTRONG William Armstrong resi dent of Barrie for 41 years died March 25 in the Royal Victoria Hospital Barrie Mr Armstrong the son of the late George Armstrong and Eileen Pattison of Pro vidence Bay Manitoulin Island married the former Mary Maxine Davidson in 1934 The couple moved to Barrie from Toronto in 1935 Mr Armstrong served in England and Europe with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals from 1942 to December 1945 He was predeceased by two sisters Lilian Johnston of Sault Ste Marie and Irene Montgomery of London On tario Services were held March 27 in the Fawcett Funeral Home Flesherton Pallbearers were Martin Geil Jack Hughson Herbert Ely Stephen Ely Dale Michaud and William Bristow KING HOUSTON King Houston of Lefroy died Saturday in the Royal Victoria Hospital Barrie He was 64 Mr Houston is survived by his wife the former Aileen Whan his daughter Betty Atkinson of Lefroy and his grandchildren Katherine and William Also surviving is his sister Beatrice of Barrie Services were held Tuesday in the cha of the lathlangue and warchuk Funeral Home Bradford with burial in Innisfils Sixth Line cemetery MARIA KACZANOWSKA Maria Kaczanowska of Barrie died in Barries Royal Victoria Hospital Friday Mrs Kaczanowska is sur vived by her son Walter of Barrie and her grand children Nina and George She was predeceased by her husband Arseniusz Services were held Monday at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Toronto with burial in York Cemetery Will train pilots FORT McMURRAY Alta CPI Contact Airways of Fort McMurray has been se lected for fouryear project designed to train Kenyan pilo to conduct an ecological survey in the African nation Our part is to supply the expertise and training for en vironmentalsurvey type of flying Contact Airways presi ent Jack Bergeron said in an interview We will be upgradin pilots who have commercia licences to the standards required for thejob Mr Bergeron will be among the first three Contact Airways pilots who will go to Kenya for two years as in structors He and his rt ners John Merilee and em Iilliston will be replaced af ter two years by three other pilots Contact Airways has worked in the Peace Athabascan Rivers region the Arctic Gas pipeline the Polar Gas pipeline and in the Beaufort Sea doing surveys to determine wildlife habits and the environmental effects of mans activities in the North Mr Ber cron said Kenyan pilots will trained in fixedI wing aircraft equipped with $30000 worth of ra in and na vigational aids for the survey of wildlife