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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1961-12-21, Page 15pope of Iieavt anb ptate'bi nb boibe pan etur #tar. loot' our fonbot tut tib tar Kitt at *to Tiptibar. T CLINTON AND STAFF 5NA arid FRANK COOK 11,4 twe.. Styles change, but our Christmas Greetings to you still convey the same old-fashioned, best wishes! McKerlie Automotive Ltd. HARRY HOCKEY, Manager 86 Albert Street Clinton ininalerea HOLIDAY JOY TO VOW Lovett Specialty Shop Aerry Clzriatrnaa everyone! From the Staff at SEAFORTH FARMERS CO.OP BERT GARRETT, Manager Santa at Legion Christmas Party Santa Claus paid his annual visit to the Legion Hail on Sunday for the Legion Branch children's party. He brought gifts to nearly 300 children of the Legion and Auxiliary members. Here a group of young lads pause to chat with Santa and his assistant, the red-headed clown policeman, (News-Record Photo) Mrs. Wes Bradnock For a Merry Christmas McPHERSON BROS. GARAGE HURON STREET CLINTON HU 24363 decorated their homes for the coming Christmas. season and took part in the Horticultural Society's contest. These were judged on Monday evening with the prizes' awarded the follow- ing: first, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Phillips; second, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Robison; and third, Mr, and Mrs. Roy Finni- gan. The judges were Mr. and Mrs, Donald Aberhart and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Pridham, all of Goderich. CGIT Vesper The annual Christmas vesper service of the Canadian Girls in Training was held December 10 in Knox Presbyterian Church with the president, Judy Arthur the leader of the service. Marge area Sanderson read the Christ- mas story frorn St. Matthew 2. The theme of the service was "The God of Light". The im- pressive candle-lighting service was held: with Darlene Stewart, Linda Baechler and lelarjorle,' Youngblut lighting the' candles and various parts taken by Gail Miller and Diane Kirkconnell. The offering was received 'by Patsy Millian and Patsy Reed and 'the 'ushers were Mary San- derson and Marian Youngblut who 'distributed the printed pro- grams before the service. A duet was sung by Misses Bar- bara Mackay and Margaret Haines, Dr. D. J. Lane spoke on the theme of the service and told of the' two great lights, the sun and the moon which God Pre Christmas DANCE Community Centre Zurich Saturday, December 23 Musk by D5SJARDINE ORCHESTRA had created lo give' light to the world. He referred' the stars to the Corr Girls who should shine through with their faith, love and service and he- lieve in Jesus who is the Light of the world. Sunday School Concert The Sunday school auditor- ium was filled to capacity for the annual church school con- cert. Rev. Charles Lewis was the chairman for the program which included Christmas car- ols; Mrs. Leonard' Archam- bault's class sang a welcome song; Miss Margo Grange's class gave a recitation and song; Mrs. Jack Armstrong's class had a recitation by Marie Plunkett and songs 'by all mem- bers,. Tom Cunningham's class of- fered a recitation by Daryk Bail and a piano solo by Stev- en Haggitt. Miss Betty Dur- nin?s class sang the chorus, "Silver Bells". Mrs. Bert Craig's class also sang a chorus and the chairman: gave a short address' at this time, William L. Craig's class of boys had Douglas Durnin give a recitation and Murray Wight- man played a piano solo. Jack Wright's class' offered a trio by Glen Webster, Allan Speigel- berg and. Allan Craig, accomp- anied' by Robert Wilkin. Junior Bible class was repre- sented by Misses Betty Young- blut and Marsha Koopmans who sang a duet. The senior Bible class, Mr. and Mrs. George Militate Mrs. Gordon McClinchey and Mr. Oliver An- derson sang a quartette selec- tion. Following the singing of sev- eral carols, Mr. and Mrs. San- ta Claus were piped in by Pipe Major Miller, Goderich'. They distributed' the gifts to the children and nagged out over 170 bags: of candy. Thomas Kearney (Auburn Correspondent) Thomas Kearney passed away in Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, late Saturday evening in his 69th year. Born in West Wawanosh in the St. Augus- tine district, he had spent his entire life time in that town- ship, where he was a farmer. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Elva, who lived with him and Sister Mary Jerome, Moth- er Superior of St. Joseph Con- vent, Simcoe. Requiem high mass was sung by Father L. C, Thomas at the St. Augustine church on Tues- day morning, December 19. Burial took place in St. Augus- tine R.C. cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenneth. Leddy, Gus Red- mond, Hilliard Jefferson, Ted. Robinson, Gordon Foram. and Clarence Gibbons. Thuirs,f Dec, 21( 196 r. News-Record-'-Pope 1$ CITIES SERVICE OIL CO; Peace on Earth.. are pleased ft) announce that JIM LAMONT is the new le$.see at South End Cities Service Highway No. 4 LICENCE() MECHANIC, REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES of CARS, ALL, WORK GUARANTEED Phone HU 2-7752 MAY YOUR CHRISTMAS BE BRIGHT C. STANIFORTH FOOTWEAR Albert Street Clinton YULETIDE BLESSINGS TO ONE AND ALL. FROM H. F. Swan and Starr Phone HU 2-9316 "Po 4r=,.., lessings May the joy and peace of the, first Christmas return to fill your heart with gladness at this holy season. Bail & Mufti's IHA HARDWARE I The December meeting of the Guild of St. Mark's Church was held at the- home of Mrs, Sam Deer with agood attendance,. Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell pre, sided for the program and Mrs, Gordon R. Taylor accompanied on the piano. Christmas carols were sung throughout the meeting and the scripture les- son, the :Christmas story, St* Luke 2, was read by Mrs:, Ed, Davies, Prayers were given by Mrs. Thomas Heggitt. A reading, "Those 'Christmas Songs" were given by Mrs. Herbert Govier. The study book phapter on the Work of Miss Eleanor Rice, the supervisor of children's work in the WA was read by Mrs. George Sehneider. Mrs. :Gord- on R, Taylor sang the solo, "The Birthday of a King," ac- cOnaPanied by Mrs, Robert 3, Phillips, Rev, R. Meally gave an in- spiring Christmas message on the text, found' in Isaiah 9:6. After singing the carol, "While Shepherds Watched' Their Flocks," Mrs . Kirkconnell thanked all who had taken part in the program. The president, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt took 'the chair for the business period and the min- utes were read by Mrs. Ed Dav- ies and the financial statement by Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor, Roll call was answered ,by 15 mem- bers telling about their hap- piest 'Christmas, Rev. R, Meally presided for the election of officers for the coming year. They are past president, Mm, Thomas Hag- gift; president, Mrs. George Schneider; vice president, Mrs. Lloyd' Humphries; secretary, Mrs. John Daer; treasurer, Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor; press reports er, Mrs. Ed'. Davies; pianist, Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor; assist- ant, Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell; program committee, Mrs. Rob- ert Meally, Mrs. Fordyce Clark, Mrs, Lloyd Humphries. The meeting was closed with an auction and lunch served by Mrs. Sam Daer assisted by Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell, and Mrs. John Daer. Knox United 'CMS Final Meeting Held at Auburn (Auburn Correspondent) Soft music was played by Mrs. William 5. Craig as the members assembled in the Sun- day school auditorium for the Christmas meeting of the Wo- man's Missionary Society of Knox United Church. Mrs. Fred Toll was in: charge of the Christmas program and opened with the story, "It is Christ- mas Night". The hymn, "Brightest and Best are the Sons of the Morn- ing," was sung and meditation was taken by Mrs. Fred Toll, Mrs. Elliott Lapp and Mrs. John Durnin, They represented the wise men around the nativ- ity scene. The Christmas story was read as• recorded in St. Matthew 2. A duet was' sung by Mrs. George Minim and Mrs. Gordon McClinchey,, "Peace and :Goodwill", Those taking the parts were the following: vision, Mrs. Guy Cunningham; faith, Mrs, Bent Craig; joy, Mrs, Oliver Ander- son; worship, Mrs. Harold Web- ster; gifts, Mrs. Norman Mc- Dowell and dreams, Mrs. Gor- don McClinchey. This part was closed by a wonderful story of peace and joy told by Miss Margaret P,, Jackson. A solo, "In the Cross of Christ, I Glory," was sung by Mrs. Charles Lewis. After sing- ing the carol, "Hark the Glad Sound," an 'interesting and tim- ely skit on Christian citizen- ship, entitled "Citizenship that Counts," prepared by Mrs. Wil- liam T. Robison was presented by Mrs. Norman McDowell, Mrs. Donald Fowler and Mrs. W. T. Robison. Mrs. William J. Craig played softly, "Take Time to be Holy," while the offering was received by Mrs, Harold Webster and Mrs. Guy Cunningham. Mrs. Toll thanked' all who h.aid: as- sisted' her with the program and closed with prayer. The 'president, Mrs. John Durnin presided for the buei- riess session. The minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Roy Easom, and she also called the roll which was answered by a verse of scripture containing the word, "manger". The treasurer, Mrs. Harold Webster, gave the financial statement stating that alloca- tion had been reached with some left over to assist hi other ways. A 'thank-you note had been received from Ernest Dur- nin. Mrs. jamet Jackson and Mrs. Norman 1VIeDowell were chosen to look after the pack- ing of the Christmas boxes for the sick and shut-ins. Any do- nations 'to these boxes will be gratefully accepted, Several items of business were discussed and settled. Mrs, Durnisi thanked her executive and all the members who had so willingly helped in so many ways to make the past year in- teresting and successful. After singing "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" the last meeting of the Kriox tinited Church WMS. was closed with the bene- diction, .•• 0. OUT DOW' ON' Migial liMPAIIATION TOM To cut dawn ors meal pre- :Watioix time during the holies day rush, try using more even. cooked meals, suggests the road Departirient Of Macdonald Thstitute„ Guelph, Some first, course menus, such as casser- oles, Me only cite dish, Arthur Grange, Colpoy's Bay, is vacationing at his' home here. Mrs. Clayton Robertson, Cop- per Cliff, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Straughan, Mrs. Herbert Mogridge is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Gormerly Thompson and Mr. Thompson at Brampton. Mrs. Warner Andrews is a patient in Wingham hospital. Her many friends: wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. George Haggitt is em- -sloyed at the Clinton Post Of- ece to help 'with the Christmas mail, Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. George Wil- kin on the birth of a son on December 14 in Clinton Hospi- tal, A baptismal service was held at St. Mark's Anglican Church when Michael Clark, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nesbit was christened. The God4nother was Mrs, John Mc- Nichol and the Godfather was Fordyce Clark. Many homes in the village St, Mark's Guild Elects Leader Mrs, 6. Schneider (Auburn Correspondent)