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6The Canadian Statesmnan. Bowmanville. March 28, 1979 Section Two HAYDON NE'WrvS MaTch l2th, Club 21 Ladies met at the Centre with Kay Buttery as Chairman for Group 3. We were each asked what was the first thing we were going to do, the first day of spring. Kay read "St.' Patrick's Day", and followed with a letter she received from Mrs. Barb Norton, fromn the North- west Territories which was very interesting. And then she read "Our Sweet Heritage". We discussed making a quilt again and cushions to match, to sell tickets on. Gladys Potts and June Trewin are to buy the material. Mrs. Kay B. bas hopes that we may have a Pancake Brunch, this maple syrup season., Secretary and Treasurer reports were read and approved. Our new doors were com- mented on, and we decided to make our stitchery. Closed out the meeting. Group 3 served lunch. A bowling day will come next meeting which will be Group 1, April 9th. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Strenge, David and Laura, Scarborough, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ashton and Timothy, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nielsen, Courtice, were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ashton, Allan and Grant. Grant Ashton is holidaying with David and Laura Strenge, Scarborough. Mr. Jim Jones, Scarborough, Mrs. Meta Kellar, Oshawa, visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones, Friday evening. Heather Jones, Port Coborne is with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones. Miss Mary Potts, Toronto, spent the weekend at her home. Cuatomera Jelcomed to Mall's Sidewalk Sale, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Graham, Valleyfield, Quebec, is spend- ing a few days in the village. Mrs. Gordon Dudley and Neil, Sarnia, are spending the school holiday witb Mr. and Mrs. Weir Swain. Mr. and Mrs. Si Trewin, Bowmanville were Friday evenîng visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Trewin's and Mrs-. M. Anderson's., Monday callers were, Mr. Russell Anderson and, Bill, Port Hope. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones and Tom visited Mr. Alec Boumne, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Weir Swain attended the funeral service of Mrs. Tennyson Samelîs at the MeDermott Panabaker Chapel, Port Perry on Wednesday. Mrs. M. Anderson and Mrs. H. Crossman called on Mrs. Aice Thompson, Bowman- ville on Monday. The young clown was handing out free balloons to shoppers at Bowmanville Mall's recent Sidewalk Sale. Apparently, the bulk of the crowd turned out for the sale on Friday night, March 16. Newcastle Village Chamber Reports Good Year in 1978, The outgoing president of the Newcastle Village and District Chamber of Commerce said last week that the Chamber had grown to over 70 members by the end of 1978. He predicted that the organization stîll bas important work to do in the future. "We've only scratcbed the surface and much greater tasks are, ahead," said Bob Willsber in a speech at the annual meeting of the Newcastle Village and District Chamber of Com- merce. Speak.ing f0 an audience of, about 100 at the Brownsdale I, Canada Postes m+ Post Canada ew Niai Rates Effective April lst, 1979 0-utsù:le Canada and the U. S.... 35e Outside Canada2 For other rate changes, please check with your local Post Office. Canada Post ... linking 23 million Canadians.. Community Centre last Wed- nesday, Marcb 21, Mr. Willsher saîd that the Chamber bas been striving to protect Newcastle's identity. He added that the executive and directors have repeatedly indicated that they want f0 take part in the planning process. Mr. Willsher said that be believes it is necessary for businessmen to think like politicians and politicians to tbink like businessmen. An upcomning projeet that will be of interest to local businesses is a proposed co-operative education program, Mr, Willsher noted. He said that under the program some students will be able to gain practical experience in the business world. "Lt appears to be an exciting opportunity for busi- ness f0 become involved in the educational process," hie said. 'You will be hearing more about this program in the coming months. Other projects tackled by the Newcastle Village and District Chamber of Com- merce during 1978 ranged from an, Oktoberfest to a cleanup day. In a written report on the Cbamber's activities during 1978. it was noted] that last year's OKtonerfest proveu to LLOYD RICHARD ASHTON A well-known and respected citizen of the area, Lloyd Richard Ashton, aged 78, passed away on Monday, March 5th, 1979, in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. He had been hospitalized three weeks. The son of Richard and Elizabeth Ashton, he was born in Haydon and educated at Haydon Public School. He also attended a short course at O.A.G., Guelph. He was married November 8th, 1924, to the late Alma Mary Werry, who predeceased hlm in June. 1978. A self-employed farmer, he had lived bis entire life on the family farm. He was a member of Enniskillen United church, and served there as an eider and a steward. He was trustee for many years of Haydon Public School. An ardent fisherman, he was, in earlier years, an enthusiastic member of the Darlington Soccer League, and keenly interested in other sports. Lef t to mourn bis passing are bis son Ross, a daughter Marie (Mrs. Ivan Sharp), sons Ronald and Roy, eight grand- children, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Thursday witb the Reverend Harold Kempling officiating. Mrs. Albert Cole presided at the chapel organ. Honorary paîl bearers were Messrs. Harvey and Frank McGill, Orville Ashton, and grandsons Glen and Allan Ashton, Michael Strenge, Frank Neilsen and Kyle Graham. Among the many floral tokens received were offer- ings from Enniskillen United Church, and Club 21 Haydon. Spring interment Betbesda Cemetery. MRS. EVANGELINE CORDY A resident of Oshawa for 58 years, Mrs. Evangeline Cordy died at Hillsdale Manor, on Tuesday, March 20, 1979. She. had been 111 for the, past two weeks. Born Nov. 25, 1894 in Nova Scotia, she was a daugbter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McBain. She was married Sept. 20, 1920 in Toronto to Mark Cordy. A member of the Salvation Army, she is survived by ber husband Mark Cordy, a resi- dent at Hillsdale Manor; two daughters, Mrs. Jeanne Bell of Oshawa; Mrs. Patricia be a big success for the- organization. Lt was estimated that the Chamber raised over $1,0O through this event. "Oktoberfest, operating for a number of years, is an imotant event in Newcastle. Mayresidents and visitors look forward to ýit-," the Chamber noted in its report. A brochure wbicb was produced on the Village of Newcastle was also lîsted as a successful project recently undertaken by the Chamber. The brochure was produced and distributed to tourist contact points. "There is no doubt that it was an excellent investment," the annual report said., The report also listed the installation of "Welcome to Newcastle" signs, an election forum, and a dlean-up day as important activities during the year. In bis comments to the Chamber of Commerce members last week, Past President Willsber said tbat he had enjoyed serving as president for the last two years. "I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. " Jackson of Enniskillen; two sons,, Donald of Barrie; Allister of Oshawa; a sister Mrs. R. G. Gillespie of Rhode Island, U.S.A.; a brother, Major Alex McBain of British Columbia; nine grandchildren and tbree great-grand- cbildren. Mrs. Cordy rested at the Armstrong Funeral Home, Oshawa. Service was held in the chapel Tbursday. Inter- ment in Oshawa Union Ceme- tery. Major Keitb Hall officiated. FLORENCE MABLE FERGUSON1 Suddenly, on Wednesday, Marcb l4th, 1979, at ber home in Newcastle, the death occurred of Florence Mable Ferguson. She was in ber 85tb year. The former Florence Mable Payne, daugbter 'of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Payne, sbe was born at Pontypool, and educated in Peterborough. In 1918 she was married-to Cecil Lennox Ferguson., Previously residing in New- tonville, she had resided in Newcastle at 32 Emily Street, since 1938. Mrs. Ferguson was a member qf Newcastle United Cburch, the United Churcb Womnen, the Horticultural Society, and Durham Chapter No. 81, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are ber son Sydney Ferguson, a sister Laura Murray, tbree grand- daughters, and four great grandsons. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend David E. Spivey at the Morris Funeral Chapel, on Saturday. Among the beautiful floral tributes received were offer- igfrmthe 0.E.S., Durham Chpter' No. 81, and the Newcastle Horticultural Society. Donations were also made to the Order of the Eastern Star. Spring interment Cadmus Cemetery. MRS. ALBERT E. GILDERS Following a short illness, ,Mrs. A.E. Gilders passed away in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, on Wednesday, March l4th, 1979. She was in her BBth year. The former Edith Allin was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Allin, and was born- and educated ln Bowmanville. She was married to Albert E. Gilders ln 1921. A resident at 156 Wellington Street, Bowmartville, for 25 le.-yars, she was a member of St. Paul's United Church, and ber interests were centred around ber home, family, friends, community and tbe churcb. Survivîng are ber step-_ daugbter Mrs. Thelma Black, a niece, and two sisters-in- law, Mrs. Ethel Preston, Bowmanville, and Mrs. Amn- brose Nesbitt, Oshawa. Reverend E. Schamerhorn officiated at the funeral ser- vices held on Friday, at the Morris Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Albert Cole presided at the- chapel organ. Paîl-bearers were Messrs. Rae Abernethy, Gordon Aber- nethy, Roy- Lunney, Wilson Pring, iuouglas Kemp and a nephew Bruce Colwell. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. ROBERT EDWARD MILLS- A former employee at Duplate Canada Ltd., who, retired in 1971 with 17 years', service, Robert Edward Milis of R.R. 6, Bowmanville died in Memorial Hospital, Bowman- . ville on Wednesday, March 21, 1979. Born March 8, 1921, in Winterbourne, Ont., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Milîs and was marrie4d Aug. 23, 1946, in Toronto. Living in the Oshawa- Bowmanvllle area most of his life, he was a member of the UAW Local 222, and served overseas with the Hastings Prince Edwards' Regiment during the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, the former Grace Wagar; a daugbter, Miss Linda Anne Milîs, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Winnie Small, Mrs. Joe Spencer (Edna), both of Oshawa. He was predeceased by three sisters, Mrs. Mary Bright, Mrs. Mabel Mayne,, Mrs. Betty Crouter, and a brother Ted Grundy. Mr. Milîs rested at the Armstro ng Funeral Home, Oshawa ' Service was held in the chapel Friday, 3 p. m,,, Interment in Mount Lawnl Cemetery. Rev. Alfred Wool- cock off iciated Memorial donations to the Durham Region Lung Asso- ciation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. NORMAN WHITELOCK Ill for three years, Normâan Whitelock, aged 54 passed away on Wednesday, March 14th. 1979, in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Son of William Elias and Elizabeth Ann Whitelock, he was born at Neath, Gla- morgan, South Wales, U.K. and educated in Wales. On February 26th, 1949 he was marrîed to Margaret Jones. Previously residing in North Wales, he had resided the past four years in Newcastle where he was employed as a barten- der at the Elmhurst Hotel. Serving with the British Navy in World War Il, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 178 and a member of the Welsh Baptist Church. Left to mourn bis passingk are bis wife Margaret, two sons, Peter and Robert of, Newcastle, brother Elvet lai Tacoma, Washington, brother~ Jack and sisters Vivian, Iris' and Phyllis in Wales. 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