Kiwanis Club of North London History 1962-1964

1962

January / the St. Thomas Club inter—clubbed with us and returned the Lieutenant Governor’s Banper. January 9 we travelled to Strathroy and presented the banner to that Club “to have and to hold” for the year. They brought it hack Deceniber 20. On January 21, Lieutenant Governor Jack Eakins came with members of the Strathroy Club to help with the induction of our officers. Night” was held February 15. Phil Sparling planned the night and our wives met with us. Ron Burrows, representing Royal Doulton, showed the uses of good china, even on picnics. A Lieutenant Governor’s inter—club was held at the Knotty Pine, February 22. Major J. A. Anderson was the speaker and talked about Korea and “The Army Lends a Hand.” Our Club was host for a Vice—President’s Night, March 22. Bob Hamilton was chairman for a discussion on “Club projects— money raising and service.”

On March 31, a day in Toronto was arranged for members and their wives. It consisted of a tour of the O’Keefe Centre and the play “Irma la Douce.” April 5 the Boosts and Stunts Committee inaugurated a new program and meal routine, topsy-turvey, which is being adopted in many of Our homes. The whole evening was in keeping with upside down living and inside out eating. The Governor’s Ball was held in the Strathroy Legion Hall, April 10. Members enjoyed meeting Governor Frank at a reception, dinner and dance. Frank gave an inspiring talk to all to keep going “Onward and Upward” with Kiwanis. After our regular meeting May 10, all members and their wives met at the Huron Bowl for 10 pin howling. “Bud” Ray and Ernie Wilton showed up as winners. May 24 was the annual Father and Son night. So many fathers and sons present, ing’ could not count them. Roger Macaulay, the speaker, was stimulating.

A joint supper meeting with the Norloki Club was held at I1ranton’s Pool, June 2g. Swimming, refreshments, eating and dancing were seen in that order. On July .5 Lieutenant Governor Jack honored us with his official club visit. His words made interesting listening, indicating activity on all committees. Our Rose Day, May 26 was another huge success led by alt Dodd and king Langtry. Saturday, Aug l i our annual Kiwanis International Stock Car Race at the Delaware Raceway. Members were encouraged by the financial report. Another Ladies’ Night was held October 25. The Lhen’e was “Hard Times and Old Tyme.” Square dancing was the mai n feature, guided by Bob \Iogt. Past President “Bob” Vil] cenducted the annual meeting and election of officers, November 1. A good attendance turned out to participate in a very active electi We took the Opportunity Classes to the Santa Claus Parade, November 24 and had a party for them afterwards at the Knotty Pine. The annual family night was held at. the Optimists Youth Centre, Decemher 6. Santa arrived with gifts, along with an assortment of jugglers, magicians, and fire—eaters. Paul Bradley and Phil Sparling were in charge and a fine time was had by a good representation of our families.

Our President made a courageous decision, involving the separation bf some members who did not live up to the attendance regulations. Careful attention to detail characterized every meeting and every undertaking. President Doug survived an encounter with a j.date glass door; we visited the Jewish Youth Centre and Synagogue with the Norloki Club; held a Robbie Burns Night with our President in kilts; all guest spoakers this year received a subscription to the Kiwanis Magazine; Doidge Park had the highest attendance of any city playground; entertained the Opportunity Classes at a picnic in Springbank Park; our contribution to Doidge Park consisted of paving around the field house, purchase of saddle horses and benches; a gift was given to Paul Bradley to he used in his new home TTafterTT their wedding; we started pushing this yearTs biscuits; had another successful year with the U.W.O. concessions; activity talks were given by some of our members. With the addition of new facilities at the Inn, members were asked to co—operate so we could start our meetings on time and conduct them in a manner becoming Kiwanians.

The fall, clothing drive was under way; fluoridation was still a well discussed issue; entertained the Eager Beaver hasehall and Little League football teams and their leaders; entertained our u—H Cluhs and presented awards; a T.V. set was presented to the War Memorial Children’s Hospital; we sold windshield scrapers; Phil Sparling finally gave a successful presentation of a film and Ray Correll arrived as a raconteur par excellence — remember diseased fish? Frances Earthy was installed as the 1963 President of the Norloki Club. Our first Banner Ribbon was won this year. We received the Lieutenant flovernors Quarterly Award for Club Rating.

r,uesl. speakers: Art Jordan, Reg Cooper, Bob McMurdo,

Earl Slater, Dr. John Paul , Dr. Dick Overton , Norm Bradford,

Sam Gray, Stu Corp, t Miller, Rev. Ralph Cummings, Bill

Trau John Storey, Bill Farquharson, Art Yazlett, Ed Furtney,

Orb Miller, Joe Winter, Dave Nartin, Jack Ehrliclc, Ernie

Mc l Dcn llandforcl , Jim Fitzgerald, Ted Lindfield,

Lionel Thorn ton, Al Johnston, Dave Carr, 11ev. Anne Graham.

This was the year of Doug Earthy. As any Kiwanian knows, Doug's handsome, smiling face and his readiness for a gag conceal one of the biggest hearts in Kiwanis. We had more fun, and we accomplished just as much as in any other year. This was a down—to—Earthy, interesting year.

1963

Lieutenant Governor Harvey Jay and members of the St. Thomas Club were on hand January 3 to make interesting speeches and to install the new officers. We had an inter— club with St. Thomas January 7 and presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Banner to them. It was returned December 19. On February 7, Lieutenant Governor “Harve” paid his official visit to our Club. He had kind words to say for our club spirit and for our bulletin. He had a detailed knowledge of all our club projects.

A goodly collection of “Sweethearts” were on hand February 14. at the Inn. Dorca Ballantyne spoke very entertainingly about her life among the ether waves. Another Vice—President’s Night was held February 2EL. Solid service projects were discussed. The Governor’s Ball, April 29, at the Stork Club, Port Stanley was a great success. All in attendance had fun at the reception, dinner and dance and listened to the Earle Terry Singers.

This year our annual church service was held in the morning, May 26, at New St. James Presbyterian Church. Rose Day was June 15. King Langtry and Bill Traut headed another successful project. Our “annual outing” with the Norloki Club was held at Fanshawe, June 20. Food, tall stories, and square dancing made for a £reat evening. Members enjoyed a picnic snack with the Nelson touch, June 26 at the pavilion in Gibbons Park. Very informal, no speaker.

Members were reminded to turn in their biscuit money; Bob changed the name of the Duty Roster to the Opportunity Roster; again we entertained the k—H Clubs of Bryanston and Ilderton; the Boosts and Stunts Committee ‘came through with a powerful aphrodisiac lotion for Jack Hamilton and Phil Sparling; the C.Q. Program was still underway; Gus Olsson had a big membership drive going; we presented Good Citizenship awards at A.B. Lucas Secondary School and purchased dentures (store teeth) for indigent patients at St. Joseph’s Hospital; we contributed to the Boys’ Work Council and donated $1,000 to the P. towards the beautification of Doidge Park; again we helped with the Hobby Fair, Entertainment Section; we sold tickets for the Canadian Open Golf Tournament.

Lieutenant Governor “Harve” paid us another official visit, August 1. He outlined some ofthe highlights of the International Convention. On August we held our meeting at Jerry Kernohan s summer home. We met with members of the Shoreview Club, Cleveland, who came over Lake Erie in Swimming and food made up a very enjoyable evening. A division conference was held at the Inn, August 22. Members from all Clubs in our division attended. The charge of the 5000 was introduced and discussed.

We voted to accept the offer of Imperial Tobacco to operate a booth at the Western Fair. Ted Clarke and Ken Porter were in charge and the Norloki Club volunteered their help. This project added to our coffers. Our University project was led by John Craig and made money. A new booth was erected on the students' side that made things easier all around. Past Presidents’ Night was held October 24. Every Past President in our Club's history was present, each of whom claims to have saved us from complete ruin. It was a laughter and memory—filled night.

The annual meeting and election of officers was held October 31. A lively. meeting and election was conducted by the Past Presidents’ Committee. Another Ladies’ Night was held at the Inn, November 21. Walter Dodd entertained with a talk and slides on lighting. Family Night, December 6 was held at the downtown Holiday Inn. “Bob” Will organized the evening of dinner, singing, two clowns (from outside the club) and Santa Claus with gifts.

We were still trying to get rid of last years biscuits; our efforts at showing a film were still being plagued by gremlins; purchased a mixer for the Children’s Aid Society; presented President Bob with a rubber mallet to cut down on the “sound of the gong;” entertained the Opportunity Classes at a picnic in Springbank Park; increased our supper fees to

*1.75; donated i to enable the Canadian Mental Health Association to establish a White Cross Centre; supplied “painters” to do the interior of the new White Cross Centre; our Club by—laws were revised, put into booklet form and distributed to all members; continued to sponsor the Eager Beaver baseball and Little League football beams; the Opportunity Classes were treated to the Santa Claus Parade, then to entertainment and food at the Inn. Hdlen Olsson was elected President of the Norloki Club for 1964.

Cuest speakers included: Rev. Harvey Rodney, Bill

Corfield, Prof. LA. Mcintyre, Don Nichols, hem McKillop,

Morris Chapman, Dr. George Jenkins, Sam Chumfong, Father

Wemple, Evelyn Gumming, Keith Latter, Rev. Fr. McCabe,

Frank Toten, 1 Lloyd Cracknell, Bill Boonisluiter, Bob

Smart, Hugh Murray, Terry Ferris, Alan Williams Len Reid,

Hugh Porter, Barbara Ford, Archdeacon Foreman.

This was the year we put our nose to the grindstone, our shoulders to the wheel and kept our eyes on the ball. President Bob’s quiet, sincere manner, his amazing capacity for organization hind his dedication to the ideals of Kiwanis provided the spark for another good year.

1964

We presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Banner to the Thames Valley Club, January 6. January 9 was a Ladies’ Night and installation of our officers. Lieutenant Governor Jack Strangleman conducted the ceremony and did an out standing job. Stan and Pete put on a dinner that was “magnifique.” Jack gave out with words of wisdom and praise. On January 16 our club conducted a model meeting for the new Lord Elgin Club, in St. Thomas. We also took part in Charter Night ceremonies, January 30. February 2 was a Ladies’ Night with a Bohemian touch at the Friars Cellar. Beatnik costumes, spirited folk singing, poetry, refreshments, and dancing made for quite a different party. May 7 was the official visit of Lieutenant Governor Jack to our Club. The Governor’s Ball was held at the Ivanhoe Club, May. This was a dinner dance with all the trimmings.

An overflow crowd of members and their wives were on hand for a Ladies’ Night, May 14. All were entertained at Past President’s homes previous to the meeting at the Inn. The guest raconteur, Earle Terry, was superb; the ladies were lovely. Ross Nightingale was the chairman of another very successful Rose Day, June 11. Thanks to the Norloki Club who worked like beavers. The Norloki girls had us to a picnic at Fanshawe on June l Lots of food and square dancing led by Perry Stuart. Our annual summer outing was held again this year at Jerry Kernohan’s summer home at Port Stanley, July 9. Swimming, refreshments, food and members from the Shoreview Club, Cleveland. Everyone had a swell time.

We entertained the 4—H Clubs of Ilderton and Bryanston; floidge Park continues to be the number—one recreation area for children in Winter as well as summer; financial support was given to the Student Christian Movement and their club;” showed a film entitled “The Man Who Wears the K;” collected men’s clothing and cans of beans for the London Rescue Mission; the Attendance and Membership Committee put on a “V.I.P.” effort for getting new members; two hundred pounds of clothing was distributed to our Opportunity Classes; presented a “Canadian Flag” to a new Club in Greater Titusville, Florida; started using “baptism aprons” for new members; still giving Cod Liver Oil to the students at Governor Simcoe School; contributed to the Boys’ Work Council; organized and judged the entertainment section of the YNI.-YWCA Hobby Fair; gave financial support to the Canadian Olympic Committee; gave another sizeable donation to the %Vhite Cross Centre; helped with a trip of African Students to Niagara Falls.

We enjoyed our first lobster “race” and boiled lobster feast; presented Good Citizenship Plaques to two students from A.B. Lucas Secondary School; took the Opportunity Classes to the Detroit Zoo with lots of help from the Norloki Club as guides and “mothers;” assisted the White Cross Centre by supplying hosts; supported the P.U.C. junior development tennis program and entertained some of the winners; steaks were served for our dinner; our second banner ribbon was received for the Club rating quarterly award; operated “Clarke’s Cancer Clinic,”———our booth for selling smokes at the Western Fair; at long last our Kiwanis road signs made their appearance and our thanks go to “all” who helped; as a surprise we had turkey legs again and the price of our dinners was increased to $2; Murray had everything in hand for operating the U.W.O. concessions again; we entertained our baseball and football teams.

A Lieutenant Governor’s Divisional Inter—Club was held at the Inn, August 27. Nearly 100 Kiwanians attended to listen to Harry Hyatt and Arnold Lee, candidates for Lieutenant Governor for next year. Phil Sparling was appointed Director and John Craig Chairman of the Key Club Committee. A Key Club, sponsored by our Club at the LB. Lucas Secondary School, held its organization meeting September 22. Its purpose is vocational guidance and a complete service organization for the whole school. Charter night was held at the Knotty Pine, November 26. With 23 charter members and Peter Marshall as Charter President, this Club was well and truly launched on a program of school and community service. A Past President’s night was held October 22. Attending were Past President’s and ex-members. A Past President’s Plaque was presented to the Club by the donor, President Bob Turnbull. A memorable night.

The annual meeting and election of officers was held October 29 in charge of the Past President’s Committee. On October 30 another Ladies’ Night was held at the Friars Cellar. Hors-d’oeuvres, dinner, entertainment and dancing, arranged by Ken Porter and the "coureur de bois."

Family night was held at the A.B. Lucas Secondary School December 4. Terry Ferris made all arrangements including entertainment for all with Santa Claus and gifts for the children. The Opportunity Classes were again taken to the Santa Claus Parade with entertainment and lunch at the Inn. The 1965 President of Norloki is Edith Craig.

Guest speakers included: George Avola, Dorothy Askew,

Steve Johnson, Rev. Angus McKay, Jini Wylie, Ed. Jarmain,

Col. W.E. Bawden, Dr. Shanks, Dr. Paul Hauch, Mrs. John

Labatt, Mary Ashwell, Jack Fairs, “Woody” Woods, Anne Boulton,

Dr. Dave Wilson, Co McEachren, Earle MacLeod, Rev. Fritz

Schmidt, Dorothy” Cooper; “Burke” Dawson.

This was the year of the “Bull” -- Bob Turnbull that is, the suave gentleman from the flower shop. Thanks to his polite, low pitched ‘hard sell” and his keen devotion to the course of Kiwanis, things were done with style and flair. We were always proud of Bob wherever he represented our Club.