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Blackstock Area News by Joyce Kelly Plans are progressing very well for the 119th Blackstock Fair which will be held on this weekend. On Friday evening the first Demol- ition Derby will be held Trevor and Brenda Kendall and Jackie and Christine Beddome returned home from one week at Kentucky State Fair where they enjoyed the World Champion- with the fair on Sat- ship Horse Show. urday. Of local interest, Trevor was the judge of this years fair will be the Rabbit show. opened by our own Mr. Army Reunion News Percy VanCamp who has held the President's office in 1956 as well as being Secretary-Trea- surer for a number of Blackstock played host to an invasion force of veterans, wives and families . from the 41st general transport com- years. Many, many pany of the Royal attractions are planned. Canadian Army Service If you are interested in Corps on the weekend to joining the Field Crop Competition in corn let Lawrence McLaughlin know this week so that you will have time to meet for their first reunion since World War II the first contin- gent moved in Wed- nesday followed by show at the fair whichis others from every required. province of Canada The Rugby Game - except Quebec and New- please note I have the foundland. right kind of ball this time will be played at the High school beginn- ing at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. : The Bryans family gathered Sunday evening for cake and icecream to celebrate Debbie's birthday. Stephanie Shortridge was a lucky little girl as she had two birthday parties to celebrate her 4th birthday. One was on Wed. August 15 for ~ her Port Perry and Blackstock playmates and the other was on Saturday for uncles, aunts and grandparents from Thornhill, New- market and Blackstock. Gord and Debbie Bryans attended the Recognition came quickly with some and others had to introduce themselves as 40 years tend to change the appearance. Activities began on Friday even- ing with a social time spent at Harold and Dora Martyn's home. Saturday was the big day with registration and activities such as horse shoe pitching, cards and reminiscing in the afternoon follow- ed by a delicious dinner served by Wilma and Jackie and helpers. Two minutes silence was observed in memory of those who were missing, and there were many. After dinner séveral were called on the able Stratton-Carpet picnic M.C. Bill McKie from at Swiss Chalet Park at Tufnel, Saskatchewan, Greenwood on Sunday. to relate some army Mrs. J.W. Cunning- ham of Toronto spent a few days last week with her cousin, Noreen Malcolm. Sunday visitors of the Malcolms were Mr. and Mrs. Barry Malcolm of Simcoe, Mr. Stanley Malcolm of Port Perry and Mr. and David Kellogg and Janelle of Welcome. Wendy Foster of Honey Beach held a baby shower in honour of Mary Lou Kellogg and baby Janelle. Guests were their school chums from their days at C.H.S. A great time of visiting was enjoyed by all. stories which brought a good many laughs to prove that war does have a few lighter moments. An hours entertain- ment was provided by Eleanor McKeen from Cannington who had just the type of show for a group of veterans. This was followed by Ken Whithead singing his repertoire of songs accompanied by his excellent pianist Clara Witter. Sunday morning, those who were still in Blackstock attended the church service at the United Church. Rev. Dale Davis had a most appropriate and touch- ing service and was assisted by lay preacher Cecil Norris from Mon- cton, New Brunswick, reading the first lesson and Richard Page from Didsbury, Alberta, reading the second lesson. A social hour was spent getting acquainted with local people over lemonade and coffee. After lunch with the Martyns, many started for home with many a tear on the part of the ladies and much back slapping for the veterans and this gathering would prob- ably never be together again but all agreed that it was a never-to-be- forgotten experience. Gladys Emerson Stutt, Bowmanville, was a Sunday afternoon--~ guest of the Neil Baileys. Several local young people took part in the Junior Farmer Car Rally on Sunday. Valerie and Lawrence Van Camp came out the winners. All enjoyed a barbeque at Dave Buttery's afterwards. FRANK'S RESTAURANT Back by Popular Demand - the Top Country Sounds of ... HEATHER HAIG and ONTARIO appearing THURSDAY, AUG. 23 FRIDAY, AUG. 24 SATURDAY, AUG. 25 IPM.- 1AM. 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