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The Newcastle Independent Editors: Jack and Hazel Crago Telephone 987-4201 Dist. Governor Instolls New Officers at Newcastle Lions Last Wednesday evening, the 1976-77 officers of Newcastle Lions Club were installed by Di§trict Governor Ed Leslie during a meeting with the ladies as guests. They are: front row, left to right, Secretary Charles Megit, 1st Vice President Delbert Moore; President Ev. Jenkins, Immediate Past President Ed Majer, 2nd Vice President Harold Nicholson, District Governor Ed Leslie and Treasurer Larrv Pearce; back row, 3rd Vice President George Rickard, two-year Director Murray Walton, Tail Twister Peter DeJong, two-year Director Ben Hoogkamp, one-year Director Brent Rickard, Lion Tamer Warren Tait. Misses Ruth Paterson and --4eanette Wagar visited last week with Ruth's sister, Mr. and Mrs. David Milton, Ottawa. The Ladies' Euchre Club met on Wednesday, June 9th, /Persona/ t at the home of Mrs. Madeleine Buckley. 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Paint and Wallpaper 55 King Street West 623-5431 Bowmanville e e e e EMoäeä Where you get Moore • SPAINTSfor your money. se.ee.eee.ee ee e e ee ee e e c food, some interesting games conducted by the Bowmanville Doug Woods', an exciting ball game for the young and young at heart. Hazel won a pen for a contest prize so she will be able to continue writing news and the thunder-storm held off until our homecoming. A good pienic! Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Coulter, Kevin and Keith, Toronto, were Friday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Powell, Lake Shore. Birthday greetings to Miss Louise Hancock, Mrs. Mar- jorie Cunningham, Mrs. Lil- lian Glenney, Mrs. Mabel Bedwin. Miss Judy Powell, Cobourg, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell. Miss Shaunna McLay has gone to Red Bay to start her summer work. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Long- more and family, Owen Sound, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Martin McLay and family. Mr. Beverly Jaynes bas returned from an eight-day holiday in Windsor with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hooey. While there, he visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dougall Dunlop of Wallaceburg who grow a thousand acres of corn for seed. Bev and Ir. and Mrs. Hooey drove to Akron, Ohio and enjoyed a visit to the Cathedral of Tomorrow, Rex Humbard's establishment. Mr. and Mrs. George Buck- ley visited last week with Miss Jessie Lamb, Omemee. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bennett, Omemee, visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Nellie Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Waller, Colborne, were also Sunday visitors with Mrs. Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hockin, Oakville, spent the weekend with her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pearce. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Quinney and family, Bowmanville and bis mother, Mrs. Alice Quin- ney visited on Sunday with Mrs. Fred Gwilliams, Orne- mee. Miss Sue Porter, Thornhill, visited recently with Miss Ruth Paterson. Mr. and Mrs. David Milton, Ottawa, were weekend visit- ors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Paterson. Miss Marjorie Clemence and Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Clemence, Oshawa, visited their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Harve Martyn and family and Misses Florence and Carol Martyn at the home of Mr. Gordon Jocelyn and family, Toronto, on Sunday. Mrs. Gordon Jocelyn (the former Joy Martyn) passed away at her home last week. On Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Bruce Whitney attended a shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wiggans, Mark- ham, in honour of her grand- son, Mr. Larry Wiggans and his bride-to-be, Miss Shirley Lait iurs. Alfred Graham enter- tained about thirty ladies last Wednesday evening, June 9th, when she hosted a miscellan- eous shower in honour of Miss Elizabeth Reid, Bowmanville. A social time and delicious lunch were enjoyed by all present. That same evening, Mr. Graham, while trying to load an animal, had an unfortunate accident, injuring the ends of three fingers of his left hand. After plastic sur- gery in Oshawa General Hospital, Mr. Graham return- ed home, where we wish him a speedy recovery. Jesse and Lonny Gibson, Hampton, spent the weekend with their Grandma, Marie Gibson. Mrs. Mary Brooks, Oshawa and ber mother, Mrs. Charles Wood, Bowmanville, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mur- phy and Mr. and Mrs. George Buckley enjoyed the Flea Market in Stouffville on Sat- urday. Misses Linda Williams and Candy Storks, Rexdale, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. William Storks. Mrs. Raye Friedlander, Toronto and Miss Cindy Gar- rod, Humber College visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Garrod, Jr. Mrs. Nellie Haigh, Winni- peg, Manitoba while visiting relatives in the Village, is staying at the home of her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Garrod. We extend congratulations to Mrs. Mabel Bedwin on ber eighty-ninth birthday on Mon- day, June 14th. On Stunday, ber granddaughter, Mrs. Ralph Murray, Frankford, held a family dinner in ber honour. About forty relatives attended this happy occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bedwin and Fred, Lake Shore, who took Mrs. Bedwin to Frank- ford and enjoyed the day, left Grandmother for a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Murray and Colteen. Patients in hospital include Mrs. Carl Selby, Michael Toomer, Glen Schmid,- Fred Harvey, Alex Patterson, Eric Clarke, Mrs. George Noden. Wednesday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade were ber brother, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Haskill. Mrs. Gladys Pacey spent the weekend at Paradise Grove, near Haliburton, with ber daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Storey and family. Anglican Church News On Sunday, June 13th, during St. George's Anglican Church Service, the Sunday School children and teachers planted flowers around the Church. After the service, the congregation joined them for fellowship and lunch and ice cream, as Sunday School closed for the summer. Graduate -Mary Grace Paterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Murray Paterson, Newcastle, Ont., wife of David G. Milton, Ottawa graduated on May 28th from the University of Toron- to, Faculty of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. In the evening about fifty attended the Sing Evensong Service to which the Masons paraded in regalia. The two Lesson Readers were Mr. Charles Crowther and Rev. Thomas Smith. The Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, June 27th at 2 p.m. at Orono Park. Tentative plans are being made for Bond Head Decor- ation Day on Sunday, July 18th at 2 p.m. The Anglican Church Women will have a social evening this Thursday, June 17th, with dinner in Oshawa. United Church News June 13th was Baptismal Sunday and the 51st Anni- versary of the United Church. Rev. Thomas Smith mention- ed the retirement and gifts received and thanked the congregation. Mr. Philip Kerr, of Oshawa, was guest soloist. Rev. Smith's story concerned the Vestibule Win- dows which will be in memory of all the 150 years. Rev. Smith's sermon was titled "The Holy Catholic Church" and the Communion of Saints. Children baptized on Sunday were William James Donald, son of Bill and Debbie Helmer; Lori-Anne Georgina, daughter of Jim and Lorraine Pitt; Adam James, son of Jim and Joyce Stephenson; and Lisa Diana, daughter of Jack and Lynn Vanderstarre. Sunday, June 20th will be U.C.W. Sunday when Mrs. Marion Davis, Pres. Bay of Quinte Conference U.C.W. will be the speaker. On Wednesday, June 30th, at 7:30 p.m. induction service will be held for the new minister, the Rev. David Spivey. Camp registration should be made before June 20th. Lionettes News On Thursday, June 10th, the Newcastle Lionettes enjoyed their meeting at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Rickard, Woodville. Fourteen members and two former members were present for this social evening. Tickets were given out for the draw at the Lions Carnival in August. Lions News On Wednesday, June 9th, the Newcastle Village Lions members held their Installa- tion night, to which their ladies were invited. District Governor Ed Leslie and his wife, Thelma, were guests. Lion Ed officiated at the installation of President Everett Jenkins and his Board of Directors for the coming year. Outgoing President Edmund Majer gave a full report of the year's activities. Lion Pat Blaker received a certificate of Appreciation from the Club for his efforts for the New- castle Lions Swimming Pool. After the official business dancing was enjoyed until one o'clock. 'Masonie Church Service Members of Newcastle's Durham Lodge No. 66, A.F. & A.M. and their ladies held their annual Masonic Divine Service on Sunday attending Newcastle's St. George's Anglican Church for the Evensong service. The breth- ren met in the church hall and marched into the Church where Rev. Robert Hayne preached a sermon "A Par- able on Evangelism." Wor. Master Charles Crow- ther read the first lesson from Isaih 40:12 which was followed by The Magnificat. The second lesson, 1 Peter 1:1 was read by Bro. Rev. Tom Smith and following the Nunc Dimitis and the Apos- tles' Creed, Rev. Hayne gave his sermon. The hymns "Rise Up O Men of God", "Where Cross the Crowded Ways" and "The Day Thou Gavest" were sung during the evening. Following the service, the Congregation and their guests the Masons met in the Parish Hall for fellowship and re- freshments. Nestileton Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Manley (nee Wanda Cooledge) whose marriage was solemnized in Nestleton United Church on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The reception and dance was held at the Recreation Centre, Blackstock. Mrs. Florence Thompson, Toronto is visiting witb her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Cool- edge. Saturday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Morris, Donna, Roy and Ronnie, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morris, Marie and Carol and Garry Hunter. In the after- noon Mrs. Cooledge and guests attended the Manley - Cooledge wedding. On Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cooledge Caes- area were hosts to about sixty guests for a steak and egg breakfast. Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Brown, Oshawa, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Thompson at the cottage at Viewlake on Friday evening. Mr. Jack Curtis, Toronto was a weekend visit- or. Word has been received of the safe arrival of Timothy Bilton, Gananoque, the third grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Malcolm. Mrs. Mal- colm is spending a couple of weeks with her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. James Bilton and boys. On Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Williams attended the sixtieth wedding anniversary to honour Mr. and Mrs. Harry Preston, Bethany. Welcome home is extended to Mrs. George Bowers who returned from Port Perry Hospital on Monday (to-day). Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bulmer of Amherstburg, spent Tues- day to Thursday with their daughter Miss Dorothy Bulm- er at the manse. On Thursday Mrs. Ed Law- son, accompanied her sister Mrs. Magwood McKee, Black- stock, to visit Mr. McKee in Oshawa Hospital. Friends are making a splendid recovery. On Sunday of last week, Miss Lillian Lawson and Mrs. Cecil Bradburn, Lindsay, visited with Mrs. Lawson and Bruce. Miss Debbie Sutton and Miss Lori Emerton, Black- stock spent the weekend camping at Springwater Trail- er Park. Good luck is extended to Miss Debbie Sutton and Miss Debbie Prosser who have received employment as "Candy Stripers" at Port Perry Hospital. Congratulations to Dennis Malcolm who will be working at a steel plant in Scarbor- ough. Dennis bas completed his Grade 13. Twelve were interviewed for the job but only two were employed. Successful salad suppers were held at St: Mary's (Lifford) Wednesday evening and Yelverton on Friday evening. Over-night guests with Mr. and Mrs. Stan McNeely for the Manley - Cooledge wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Eaton, Stoney Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Greenlaw, Tor- onto, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Paft, of Windsor. Many guests were also present from Peterbor- ough. Friday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Grahame Fish were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Smith and Penny, Hampton (Penny's eighth birthday) Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Fish, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. - Ron Jacob and girls, R.R. Blackstock, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Corby were callers. Saturday supper visi- tors were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Leishman and boys, Reaboro, Mrs. Victor Bannister and ,family, Lindsay (Karen Ban- nisters' ninth birthday. Con- gratulations girls! Mr. and Mrs. Fish are very fortunate. On Sunday night their barn was struck by lightning. The centre post, on which the light switches were installed was burned to char- coal on one side. It is a miracle that it did not burst into flames. The transformer at the road was also burned out. On Sunday evening Nestîton Recreation Club held another meeting. It was decided to commence their canvass for the flood lights on Saturday, June 19. See advertisement in local papers. Soft Hall - Ontario Amateur Bush League In the Ontario Amateur Bush League the six teams who are competing are Rag- lan, Greenbank, Bell (Osh- awa), Port Perry, Stone and Nestleton (Rohrer-Dorrell). On Thursday, Nestleton vs Greenbank resulted in a win for Nestleton (5-3). Congratu- lations to Danny Pantschuk who had an enviable home run. On Monday night (tonight) Nestleton will play Bell at Oshawa. Other home games will be June 24 and July 1. Nestleton Women's Institute The June meeting of Nestle- ton Women's Institute was held on Wednesday, June 2, at the Community Centre. Fol- lowing the opening "Ode" and "Mary Stewart Collect", the president, Mrs. George Hea- slip, welcomned aIl. She also gave a reading from "Home and Country", "What is Good Enough for Father is Good Enough for Son". Do we really want to go back to the good old days? The secretary, Mrs. J. Wygerde read the minutes and correspondence and gave the financial report. Plans for the July meeting to be held in Mrs. George Donneral's love- ly garden were discussed. We were reminded to bring lawn chairs. A vote of thanks and donation was given Nancy Wygerde for her work in preparing the attractive pro- grams. Twenty-five dollars were voted to the Community Hospital, Port Perry. Following discussion, it was decided to donate a prize "E" for "Effort" at Grade 8, Graduation Banquet to re- place Nestleton Institute writ- mng prizes. Mrs. Ben DeJong, District Director, brought a splendid report of the District Annual held in Bowmanville, May 11, 1976 has been declared Ade- laide Hoodless Year. The District Fun Fair is to be held in Nestleton Community Cen- tre on October 26. The next 4-H program is "Focus on Liv- ing." The roll call "Name one way in which progress is changing our lives", followed. T[his proved most interesting. Mrs. Fred Dayes, Convener The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 16, 1976 Open Circle Is Coming to Newcastle Harbor Theatre Professional Theatre comes to Newcastle with Open Circle Theatre's production of "A Private Matter" which opens at the Harbour Theatre, Port of Newcastle, Friday, July 2, 1976. "A Private Matter" is a new adaptation of a script by Franz Kroetz, dealing with the of Agriculture and Canadian Industries, introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Elizabeth Catty. She gave a thought provoking message on "Agri- culture in the Future". The family farm will disappear as larger holdings by govern- ment and corporations make more economical use of mac- hinery and labor. Progress demands more interference from government and more paper work. Women can have a decisive 'influence so be ready to express thoughts and values. A splendid motto "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak, also what it takes to sit down and listen", was given by Mrs. B. DeJong. Mrs. B. Heaslip concluded the program with two humor- ous readings "Progress" and "A Farmer Learns Fast", providing a hearty laugh by all. "O Canada" and the "Insti- tute Grace" with Mrs. L. Malcoln at the piano, con- cluded the meeting. Mrs. G. Bowers' group served a deli- cious lunch and a social time was enjoyed. Mrs. Ruth Proutt thanked the speaker and all responsible for a splendid meeting. Nestleton Sunday Service Presbyterian In the Presbyterian Church, Sunday morning Miss Dorothy comic dilemma of a .young married couple who must weigh their desire for a baby against their reluctance to give up a life-style they presently enjoy. We follow Harry and Anni through their everyday lives in a series of short scenes enhanced by original music Bulmer, Deaconess read the scripture passage Mark 3:1-11 "Jesus Christ did not come into the wôrld to make life easy. He came to make men great." This verse describes what Jesus is like. "The human boss drives his men, The leader Jesus Christ coach- es them; the boss depends on authority; the leader on good will; the boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthu- siasm; the human boss says, 'F; the leader Jesus Christ says, 'We'. We work together with Jesus Christ." United Church Reverend Victor Parsons chose "Changing Directions" as the theme for his message reading Acts 2:29-42 verse 38 "Then Peter said unto them, 'Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.' The Prodigal Son repented and 'Changed Direc- tior. He had squandered his birthright 'in rioteous living but his father forgave him." Many in everyday living are doing likewise and are taking God's name in vain. He, as did our our earthly fathers, does forgive. "Ask and ye shall receive" but we must change our directions and repent of our wrong doing. and songs. Ray Whelan and Sylvia Tucker (sometime Bowman- viller) Open Circle's Artistic Directors, are the young couple. Leah Petersen sings and Kevin Knelman plays guitar. "Private Matter" is a "Work-in-Progress" from Open Circle, a theatre which strives to bring original and popular work to a cross section of the public. The script will be revised and developed throughout the theatre's residency and New- castle audiences are invited to share in the challenge of creating an all-new theatre piece. For further information and reservations please contact Toni Hamilton, Port of New- castle, 987-5251. ALL HEATING PROBLEMS OUR 6OOD oiL" CAS L/CXWHERE GAS OR COAL CANT DO THE TR/C . 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