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10 The Canadian Statesman,, Bowmanville, July 26, 1978 Top Drug Mari Participates in Sidewalk Sale Anne Richardson, a cashier at Top Drug Mart in the Bowmanville Mail, displays some of the many items her employer marked down for the sidewalk sale last week. Most of the merchants in the mal participated in the event. Although the mall's event was not as well attended as the sidewalk sale downtown, it did have one advantage: no one was rained out. Double Barreled Savings ai Ellioti's' Patty Carlson, of Ell iott's Decorating Centre in the Mail, takes aim at shoppers during the Bowmanville Mali's sidewalk sale. Elliott's like the other merchants involved with the sale offered the careful shopper some excellent buys in decorating supplies. -Weary Si*dewalk Sale Patrons Able to -Relax at Museum Tea By Mary Ann Warkman The Bowmanville Museum offered a nostalgie setting for those with tired feet and frayed nerves (as their posters deciared!) during Bowmanvilie's Sidewalk Sale on Friday, July 2lst. Tbanks for the respite go to friends of the museum wbo belped serve tea, lemonade and cookies on tbe verandab, Wilbert Teepie greeted visitors and bis wife poured tea from ber silver tea service witb a bouquet of pansies on tbe table at wbicb she sat. Betb Teeple also provided the spiffy luncheon clotbs on the tables whicb were aiso adorned witb roses provided by Charlie Downey. Helpers, and servers wearing pretty long dresses included Mrs. Muriel Mann, Mrs. Claire Mason, Mrs. Nancy Evans, and Miss Margaret Jeffrey, the museumn's former curator. Mrs Marion Veinot, tbe museum's present curator, new this year, sbowed visitors tbrougb the building. Her enthusiasm for the museumn's welfare and behongings is contagious. Forrest Dilling and Doug Caveriy provided games for the cbildren on the iawn as well as ioads of lemonade and lots of Mr. Cristie's good cookies. The flower arrangements beautifying the museum indoors were attractively done by tbe Bowmanville Horticul- tural Society. Bouquets were made up of delphiniums and red roses; perennial sweet peas and liies witb gaillardia and gloriosa daisies., Stili on sale, inside the Museum are inexpensive bandcrafted items inciudîng woodenware and books on Bowmanvile's history. Tbe current displays are of flow blue china (a deliberate blurred effect on china) and cbildren's plates and mugs upstairs in the cbiid's room. A date not to be missed is Tuesday, August 8 wben from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. an informai. training session will be beld witb Lee Joliffe of the Ontario Museums Association. He wili be discus- sing tbe needs of people interested in belping the Bowmanville Museum and others. t is an audio-visual program with coffee and cookies provided. No registra- tion is necessary. From August 2 to 30 Canadian Handweaving Sampies from the Extension Department of tbe 'Royal Ontario Museum wilh be featured. From September 13 to October 13 Indian Rock Paint- ings- also from R.O.M.'s Extension Department will be on display. Wesleyville In the natural course of a ife, there comes a day when we 'Ëw$t bld farewell to a friend. "Tbis happened' ast week with the -passing of Miss Stella Bennett in Port Hope- Hospital on Tuesday morning, July 18, 1978. Since retiring from teacbi ng, for many years, Stella bas spent the summer at bier cottage at Willow Beach, sharing its pleasure on many occasions each year witb friends from other places, as well as local people and cbildren. She worked with ladies of the cburch and attended service ini Wesleyville during those montbs so she was one of the community. Her retirement years were filled with service for many organizations, ber own United Cburcb in Port Hope, the cancer society, the Golden Plow, an expert and faithful member of the Port Britain quilters. Besidesthese regular activities, it was her delight to belp and bring pleasure to others. Her relatives and many friends will remember her life witb gratitude. Hope township Pastoral charge of the United Cburch met for worship on Sunday morning on the awns of the Reg McCool home at Canton. The service was conducted by the Rev. Chas. Buchanan and Mrs. Buchanan was also present. Tbey have moved recently from the cburcb at Millbrook to a charge north of Belleville. As usual it was a fine service in lovely surroundings and the people were glad to have Rev. Bob and VIrs. Bartietl back for, the morning and to welcomne Rev. and Mrs. Kennedy home from their holiday. Mesdames K. Dinner, R. Best, G. Tufford and Berniece Best assisted witb serving at the reception following the rwin-Clover wedding on Saturday. The heavy downpour did complicate tbings a bit but only accented tbe day for remembering. Mrs. Emma Darke returned home on Tbursday of last week after spending a most enjoyable time with ber four sisters at a cottage at Bow- manville beach, Emma, Mrs. Edna Hale, Toronto, Mrs. Alice Brock, Bowmanville, Mrs. Eva Wylie, Niagara Falls and Mrs. Bermiece Dan, Witby, also bad the pleasure of their brother Norman Brooking's company for one of the days.' Mr. and Mrs. Harold Austin and Arnold Austin returned home on Saturday night after a trip up Canada's west coast and to the Yukon. Mr. and Mrs. George Haskill of Minden were in the district last week visiting witb the local Haskill families and comparing family tree notes. George is a descendent of Timothy Haskill and bis wife Electa. Johnson. The latter celebrated her lOth birthday in 1892 and at ber party told many events of tbe 1803 time wben she came to Port Hope. These reminiscences have been kept, as they appeared in the Guide. Spears of green are appearing on burnt lawns and field and garden refresbed with life giving ramn. Cherries are 'being picked and those luxury items of to-day-red raspberries. Mrs. H. Reeve is recovering, in Port Hope Hospital from a severe attack of artbritis affecting the sciatic nerve. Mr. Sidney Lockbart, a former neigbbour, is also in Port Hope Hospital after suffering a stroke. Ennis killen Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Taylor, Orono were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Ern Werry0 were Sunday supper guests of Dr. and Mrs. Clark Werry and family. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Horning, Mrs. Isobelle Perger, Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Rabm, Bonnie and Melodie, Orono were Saturday cahiers of Mrs. Lou Griffin ater attending the Graham- Ashton wedding.n Christina, Ajax joined them on Sunday for supper to celebrate Tracy's birthday. Congratula- tions Tracy. Mrs. Lou Griffin was enter- tained out for dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Clem Rahm and family on Sunday evening. Mrs. William E. Reid, Orono was a Wednesday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. E. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Taylor accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Taylor to the Taylor Pienie on Sunday at Cartwright Park, Caesarea. Several fromn the area attended the McGill Picnic on Sunday. 1Miss Betty Wright was a recent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Axford. Melanie, ~$tphaie and Julie, HamIpton. Mr. and Mrs, Wayne Piggott and family exchanged visits with each other on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jake /Gerryts and family, Bowmanville. Miss Katie Stewart, Kendal, Mrs. J. Morris, Orono, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pethîck, Scarborough, were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. S. Pethick. Mr. and Mrs. Weir Swain visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Piggott and family on Sunday. A family gathering was beld at Mr. and Mrs. Ralpb Vîrtue's on Sunday following the McGill family reunion. Mr. and Mrs. David Cecchetto, Sudbury have been holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Werry and famîly and left for Airport on Monday night to visit and attend Miss Jackie Veal's wedding in Vancouver on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Len Stainton visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Short and Mrs. G. Short at Seagrave. Mrs. Pete Carreau (nee Donna Gail Irwin) Dwayne, Christina and Wendy, Lake Tahoe, California,' paid a surprise visit on Miss Betty Wright on Friday enroute /to Bobcaygeon to Mr. and Mrs. George Irwin's home. The many guests at the 4th wedding anniversary party for Harry and Mabel Larmer (nee Beech) at Millbrook Legion Hall last Friday ee inenluded Orville and Magrt Ashton who also had their 37th wedding anniversary observed by visits from their family. Best wishes folks. Glad to report Mrs. S. Pethick is home afe receiving professional care at the-Oshawa General Hospital. 1Congratuflations to Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Graham (nee Barbara Ashton). on their marriafýe which- was solenized in the Enniskillen United Church. Our UCW ladies catered to the wedding reception~~aktc MIr. and Mrs. Robertson, Oshawa and their guest, M.rs. Clark~ fromn England were visitors of Adamn Sharp also Orville and MVSargartet Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Werry visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Werry at View Lake. They are leaving Frida y for Vancouver. Attending MUiss Jackie Veal's wedding on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Cowling, Salem and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Draper went to Bobcaygeon on Sunday. BOOK BEAT Hanging Threads Author is Gunther Plaut, well-known writer and rabbi, eacb short story has a special twist, an excellent littie book. These and many more new and not so new books are available as well as magazines, newspapers, films and much more. There are also a number of children's programs for the summer; these include magic, puppet and craft shows and all are free. Try your public library, Opens Farmers' Market on Church St. Parking Lot Mayor Garnet Rickard eut the ribbon to officially open the Bowmanville Farmers Market Thursday afternoon. Helping him with the ceremony is Pat Mertl of the Community Conservation Centre that sponsored the market. Looking on are the farmers who came to the market and some of the customers. The market is being held every Thursday on the parking lot next to the fire hall on Church Street. It openfs at 8a.m. Time To Take Sides At first the teachers' strike seemed like a good idea to Jeff, it meant a few days off from scbool and that seemed good. As time went on be found there were other consequences and that be would have to take a stand on the issue. The Scared Gbost and Other Stories This very good collection of junior ghost stories includes the tale of the Flying Dutchman, doomed to sail forever on stormy seas. Dreams of Victory Doesn't every cbild daydream of being someone famous? So does Victory, the heroine. However, she lincis life doesn't quite measure up to ber dreams. In the end she is able to reconcile the dreams with the reality as life seems to make more sense to ber. The Moon Ribbon and Other Tales Newly written but timeless folk and fairy tales make up this encbanting and well- iliustrated book. TilesfteAmrli The captain and crew7of the Amaryllis were lost at sea but for thirty years the captain's widow waited, certain that ber dead husband would send ber a message from the bottom of the sea. However, she is not the only one waiting and wben a message finally arrives, a deadly game begins. The Year of the Horse Joanna's first horse isn't long and lean and graceful as she bad hoped but is short and round and lazy. t wasn't a very good beginning but it was quite an adventurous year. The Cat Who Wisbed To Be a Man Lionel learns that life as a human, is mucb more complicated and not nearly as rewarding as he had expected, in fact he decides to return to bis cat ife in the end. Books go out for four weeks in the summer and there is no limit on the number whicb may be borroWed free of charge from any brancb of the Library system. Children of ahi ages are welcome. Celebraîed Birîhday Tl wo Bowmanville Men Will Receive Degrees At GMI's Commencement Two Bowmanville men will be receiving Bachelor of Mechanicgl Engineering degrees at the General Motors Institute's 51st Commence- ment, Friday, at Flint, ichigan. They are Thomas Earl Spry of R.R. 6 and Brian James Stanton, 72 Duke Street. Richard L. Terreil, Vice Chairman, General Motors Corporation, will be the main speaker at the event and be will be introduced by Stephen H. Fuller, Vice President, GM's Personnel Administra- tion and Development Staff. Bachelor's degrees wil be conferred on 536 graduates of ,mechanical, industrial and electrical engincerin~g programs and the industrial administration program. The graduates will be from 42 states and Canada. Twenty of those receiving bachelors degrees will bave also earned their masters degree tbrougb the GMI Bachelor-Master Program. Under this program students complete the graduate scbool requiremnents, and submit a thesis to GMT after wbich botb degrees are awarded. In addition, fellow- ship students fromn General Motors Overseas Operations will be recognized for completing special one and two-year cooperative programs witb 40 receiving one-year certificates and 19 receiving diplomas for the two-year program. General Motors Institute is an accredited college of engineering and management operation on the cooperative- plan of education in wbicb its, student body of 2200 young men and women alternate every six weeks between periods of academic study on campus and related work experience in 130 sponsoring. units of General Motors Corporation througbout tbe United States and Canada. After completing their academic courses and Wvork experience requirements, tbey qualify for a bachelors degree by successfuily completîng a. project at their GM unit during the hast semester of a five-year, program and submitting a thesis to GMT. Since its first commencement in 1928 with a graduating class of 17, GMT wihl bave graduated mort- than 17,000 students wiý. almost two-thirds of those-- graduates remaîning witb the Corporation. during their working careers Fitnes. In your heurt you know it's right, FINAL WEEK AT WILSON FURNITURE'S INVENTORY SALE Ail Stock Reduced for Quick Sale Tremendous Savings and Clearance Prices "DELIGHTFUL DEALS ON DINING ROOMS." MODERN 7 PIECE DINING ROOM in teak finish, table, 4 chairs, buffet, hutch. STANTON HALL DINING ROOM By Electrohome. 7 piece suite in beautiful accolade pecan f in ish. List $1269. DON'T MISS THIS ........... $699 NOW YOURS FOR ........ 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