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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-02-28, Page 2Page 2-t-rClialan News-aecard,Thurs., Feb. -VL 1963 RCAF Clinton NCO's Decorated. . Seven NCO's from RCAF Clinton were recently presented with a variety of decorations. The men from the left, with the type of decoration (in brackets) are: W02 O'Reilly (clasp), F/S Gattinger (clasp), Sgt. Williams (DC), Cpl, Banks (CD), Cpl. Cooper .(CD), Cpl. .1\ilar$hall (CD), .Cpl. Thompson (CD), (RCAF Photo) Wesley-Willis UCW Meets AUBURN -- The 04eentiVe members of the Auburn Norti, cultural. Society met at the borne of Mrs. Gordon le, Tay-, 101,' to plan for their spring • work, Due to the absence of the president, Mrs. Ed. Davies, the first vice-president,. Mrs. Wes Bradnock was in charge of the meeting. The minutes of the Decembe er meeting were read by Mrs. G. Taylor and after these were accepted as read the books were turned over .-to the new eeeretary. Mrs. Lloyd lininPh- reys, It was announced that Laura Deer was the winner of the contest "My Garden Scrap book", and received $5 for her first prize book which has been sent on to the regional competi- tion, After some of the members paid their fees an order was sent for the trillium pins which are the emblem of the Horti- cultural Society. A committee of Mrs. Bert Craig and Mrs. Wes .13radnock was named to inquire what it would cost to have the names placed on the streets in the village. This project was start- ed years ago but no action had been taken. This committee was to pre- sent it to the village council to see if they would co-oper- ate in this project, The report of the auditors, Mrs. S, Lansing and Miss M. R. Jackson was read and these 'Flu and Rabies In Huron Area, 'Not Seriousi-MON (Continued from Page 1) of Hullett Township, and appar- en contracted the disease from affected cattle. The victims are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Konarski and their two- year-old daughter, Betty, and Mr, Bert Beacom and his 11 year-old son, Bill. ), The disease was fist noticed at the Konarski farm early in February when four of their 209 head of beef cattle became quite sick. Three of the cattle died in approximately one week's time and one of the animals was still living at last report. Mr. and Mrs. Konarski and their daughter are taking the treatment because of coming in close contact with the animals while doctoring them. They have very good reasons to believe a stray dog was the carrier of the disease. Rabies was first noticed on the Beacom farm later in the month when an eight-week-old calf died on February 12. Mr. Beacom and his son had been treating the calf, reces- sitating the need for treatment. The remainder of their family and free of the disease. It is believed a skunk carried the disease to the Beacom farm as Bert killed one in the stable four weeks previous to the ap- parent sickness of the calf. It takes from three to four weeks after the animals have affected until sickness becomes evident, and because of this, the animals is both barns have been quarantined for 30 to 60 days. Dr. 1 C.' MacLennan, of the Health of Animals branch, Sea- forth, pointed out that cases of rabies in domestic animals have a history of contact with rabid or suspiciously rabid fox or sleet*. Dogs and cats allowed to run at large present a hazard and should be controlled, Dr. Mac- Lennan warned. Most people would hesitate to handle wild life, but would not be concerned about a stray dog or cat, which Might be just as dangerous, he said. reports had been sent on to the head office. The treasurer, Mrs. Bert Craig gave the firtanCi41 ,'stato, ment stating that the Society bad a balance of. 1;12a. Mrs. William 'T. Robison end Mrs. Gordon R Taylor were appoint- ed delegates to the Ontario Horticultural Association Con- vention to be held in the King e,dward Notel on March 21 end 22. Several letters from seed. companies and seed eatelogelee were looked at and it was de- cided tQ Seild for a service diploma for a member of the society and this is to be pre- sented at a later .date, • Plans made for an open meeting on April 1 when re- porte of the Convention will be heard and a floral demonstra- tion will be held. Mrs. Robert J. Phillips and Mrs. Norman McDowell will be in charge of this program and the lunch committee will be Mrs. Kenneth Scott, Mrs, Wil- liam Clark, Mrs, Earl 'Sher- wood and Miss Elma Mutch. It is expected that the distriet director, Mr. Clifford Epps, Clinton, will be the guest speaker at the meeting to he held in May, A vote of thanks was extend- ed to Mre. G. Taylor for her work as secretary during the past three years. Plans were discussed regard- ing the flower beds for the com- ing season and the following were named to each bed: the highway bed, Mrs, William Dodd, Mrs. Norman McDowell; the Marianna bed, Mrs. Stanley Johnston, Mrs, Frank Raithby, Mrs, John Doer; the Fina bed, Mr. and Mrs, Dan MacInnis; the Jay-Jays, Mrs. Sidney Lan- sing, M's, Bert Craig; the Old Forge, Mrs. Guy Cunningham, Mrs. Tame:. Jackson, Mrs, Bert Marsh, The Loftus bed, Miss Elma Mutoh, Mrs, Ben Hamilton, Mrs. Lloyd Humphreys, Mrs. Keith Meehan, Mrs. W. T. Robison, Mrs, 1-1, Govier, Ar- thur Youegblut and Gordon Miller; the Ethelwyn Beauty Park, Miss Margaret R. Jack- son, Mrs, Robert J. Phillips, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson, Mrs. W. Bradnock; the West Ridge bed, Mre. William Straughan, Mrs. Ed Davies, Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor; the library box, Mrs. Duncan MacKay, As yet no one is appointed to look after the Mancehster Garden. After the meeting, a dainty lunch was served by Mrs, Gor- don R, Taylor. Discuss Evil At Unit Meeting In Ontario St. Unit 4, of the UCW of Ont- ario Street United Church met on Monday evening in the chur- ch parlour for their February meeting, with a fair atendance. The devotional period was in charge of Miss Elva Wiltse, who was assisted by Mrs. Pat Mann. Miss Wiltse read a chapter from the study book, "The Word and the Way", which dealt with evil. Mrs, Carmen McPherson, unit leader, conducted the bus- iness meeting. The roll call was answered by each ,member bringing an article for a layette which is to be sent to the Victor Home, Toronto. All members who didn't have an article for the meeting, were asked to bring one to the March meeting. Plans were made for a daf- fodil tea, which is to be held on May 4. Following the business, Mrs. C. Van Damme gave a very interesting talk and a lovely lunch was served by Mrs. Grant Irwin and her group. The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 25. 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The worship service. was the theme, "Taking Time", Mrs. Jervis read the passage from Ecclesiastes, chapter three be- ginning "To every thing there in a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven." Mrs. Sutter followed with a meditation on "Taking Time" and Miss Bertha Diehl led in prayer. The chapter on Formosa from the study book, "On Asia's Rim" was covered by Miss K. McGregor, UNIT THREE The February meeting of the Wo-He-La group of Wesley- Willis Church was held in the recreation room of the church. Mrs. Reid opened the meet- ing with a Valentine poem and Mrs, Percy Livermore read the scripture reading, followed by thoughts on the lesson by Mrs. Ken Wood. Mrs. Les Ball led in prayer. This being a special meeting to which members of the other groups were invited, minutes and reports were omitted. Business was dealt with. Mrs. Oliver moved and Mrs. Sinclair seconded the motion that Mrs. Murch be convener of the deli- catessen booth for the bazaar, picking her own committee. Mrs. Reid demonstrated heel- less socks started by her and asked for a volunteer to finish same, Mrs. McGill then took over the meeting and on a large table were displayed her col- lection of bells. She gave a very interesting talk on them and after the meeting the ladies were free to examine them and ask questions. Mrs. Oliver read a poem by Edgar Guest and the meeting closed with a hymn and the, benediction. The ladies retired to the Sun- day School room where a de- lightful casserole lunch awaited them. The weather being bad, the gathering wasn't as large as hoped for, but the group thanks the ladies who came. UNIT TWO Unit two of Wesley-Willis UCW met on Monday, Febru- ary 11 in the church parlour, with Mrs. K. Johnston presid- ing. Meeting was opened with a poem, "Postscript for a Valen- tine" by Mrs. G. Okahashi and prayer offered by Mrs. Glen Wise. Scripture was given by Mrs. D. Jefferson and roll call was answered by suggesting names for Unit 2 and "Starlight Cir- cle" was selected. Mrs. D. Jefferson was instal- led as social convener for the year, previously held by Mrs. M. Durst. Mrs. R. Wright, supply con- vener, requested donations of four-ply wool, suitable for stockings or clothing for the bale. She also displayed hand= knitted sweater and baby set for sale, Presiding leader, Mrs. K. Johnston, handed out program sheets for the coming year. An informative study on Okinawa and neighbouring As- ian countries was given by Mrs. R. MagDonald. Lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. G. Wise, Mrs. R. Wright and Mrs. D. Jeffer- son. UNIT ONE Unit one was taken on an imaginary tour of Egypt at their monthly meeting, Tues- day, February 19. Mrs, Don McLean gave an interesting account of her son's 12-month posting in Egypt, and holiday in Germany, and ex- plained the pictures that Mrs. Charles Merrill projected dur- ing the travelogue. Miss Billie Stewart, unit leader, opened the meeting held in the parlour and the worship service was conducted by Mrs. Milton Steepe. The study book, "Not Tomor- row—now" by A. C, Forrest, was given by Mrs. James Mc- Laren. She spoke of Dr. Walter Strangway, a United Church missionary, a surgeon and a farmer. He administers one of the finest hospitals hi Africa at Chissamba, Angola, known as the Dondi Mission Hospital. The spoken language is Umbundu. At present, Miss Millicent Howse is translating the scrip- ture into Umbundu. Mrs. Clifford Park led in group singing and the business meeting heard the routine re- ports. A discussion followed re naming the unit. A committee was chosen to present suitable names at the March meeting. Mrs. Douglas Bartliff, con- vener of the St. Patrick's tea and bazaar, reported on the progress of her committee. Take-out salad plates are to be available again this year. The president announced the gen- eral meeting being held on Wednesday, March 6 anti re- quested hostesses, 0 Goderich Twp„ Girl Elaine Townshend Is Contest Winner Elaine Townshend, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Towns- hand, RR 2, Bayfield, was one of six Ontario elementary school children who were suc- cessful in winning prizes in a provincial essay competition sponsored by Mrs. Ethel Brant Monture and the women's sec- tion of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. Mrs. Monture was the group's first president. This was the fourth year of the competition and during these four years, pupils from schools in. District 8 (Huron and Perth counties) have won prizes three times on the pro- vincial level. This year Elaine placed fourth out of 16 top district essays, having previously been first at the Bayfield fair and then first out of nine in the district. Last year there were over 50 essays at the various fairs in District 8. What is most remarkable about Elaine's winning, is that she, handicapped by having been born without arms, writes with her toes; Mrs, Joseph Grumtnett, Sea- forth, has been in charge of this competition at the district level, in her capacity as wo- man representative on the pro- vincial board for District 8, At the recent convention just concluded in Toronto, where the essay prise winners were an- nounced, Mrs, Grummett was elected fleet vice-president for the women's section of the pro- vincial board and Mrs. Roy Coulter, Milverton, has assum- ed the duties of representative, succeeding her, The topic chosen by Mrs. Monture for this year's compe-, Mrs, F. •,FIngland To Address .todies At Day. of Prayer • Mrs, Frai*, FinolAncl will be the speaher for the Inter-church World Day of Prayer service to be held on Friday in Wesley- Willis Ouch. The service commences at 3,00 p.m, and a girls' service will be held at 4.30 p.m, in the, same church, The Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada invite all Canadian women to join them in prayer on, this date, Friday, March 1. This year's service was pre- pared by Christian women from Korea. Ladies of the community are invited to join in this round- the-world services of witness and prayer. HOLMESVILLE MRS. F. McCULLOUGH Phone HU 2.7418 Mr. and Mrs, Frank McCul- lough received word last week that their oldest son, Ted, on staff at the Beamsville branch of the Royal Bank, had been rushed to Hamilton General Hospital for emergency treat- ment. Ted's friends will be pleased to know that he is im- proving in health every day. Messengers Meet The Messengers of Holmes- villa United Church met in the Sunday School room for their February meeting. The meeting opened with the call to worship and the singing of a hymn. The purpose was repeated in unison. Mrs. Kenneth Trewartha read the scripture introduction and Karen McClinchey read the scripture lesson, The meditation, given by Mrs. Trewartha was the "Under- standing Heart." Elizabeth Jones led in prayer. The business was conducted by the president, Lucille Bond and the offering was received by Brenda McClinchey. Articles for the Clean Up Soldiers are to be handed in at the March meeting. A story was read by Mrs. Trewartha and Janice Trewar- tha played a piano solo. The game period was conducted by Nancy Ginn. IVIrs. Herb Pocock assisted Nancy Ginn in the study period wit hthe juniors, anti Mrs. Ken- neth Treveartha conducted the senior study period. Paul McClinchey distributed the World Friends. The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and repeat- ing the Mizpah benediction. emommimom AG SA "sAy .. 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