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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-06-20, Page 5Auburn and District MRS, .W(S..BRADNOCK,Correspondent,Phone 5264.594 • Every Wednesday Evening From 5.30 to 8.00 O'clock AND Every Sunday Evening From 5.00 to 7.00 O'clock HOTEL CLINTON Phone HU 2-7011 for Reservations We Cater to Dinner Parties and Wedding Receptions mosommirom Thum, June 20, 1963 Clinton NowA,Recprd,Pole The organists of the church down, through the yeaVS began with Mrs. ''ThornaS Hamilton leading the singing in Young's school house, Then Miss, Naomi Elkin (Mrs. W, C, Robertson) Miss Annie .Sturdy, Miss Clara Bamford, Mrs, Geordon Tay- lor, Mrs, Andrew Kirkconnell, Mrs. Norman .IYfcQlinchey,, Miss Margaret Clark, Miss Mary, As- quith, Miss, Betty Asquith,- Mrs. Frank Nesbit and at present, Miss Carole Brown,. J. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Eyes OPTICIAN Specialists', 4nd Prescriptions Filled CLINTON MEDICAL CENTRE HU 2-7010 MONDAYS ONLY 23-4b Clinton Citizens Horticultural Society Open Rose Show In Clinton Council Chamber FRIDAY, JUNE 28th, 1963 RULES FOR THE SHOW 1. Anyone can compete in this show; not restricted to members. 2. No exhibitor can show more than one entry in each class. 3. The exact :number of stems or blooms called for must be shown. 4. All exhibits must be in place by 11:00 a.m. 5. To be considered a bloom,Ithe first row of petals on a rose must be open. 6. Council Chamber doors will be open to the public from 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 Pm- SE64,i .00 Church To Mark 80 Years Knox Presbyterian WMS Learns Of Bible's Many Translations CLINTO"CHICKEN CLINTON LIONS LIONS CLUB CLUB Next Thursday, June 27 In Clinton Community Park - 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. ADMISSION: ADULTS $1.50; CHILDREN Under 12, 80c Tickets Available from Lions and Clinton Stores This Huge Chicken Barbecue being catered by Pinkerton Farms Limited, Chicken Barbecue Service) from Pinkerton, Ont., All Proceeds From This Lions Club Project Go To CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL BUILDING FUND QMITC)5010 always walks with you... never rides up When you walk, stretch or bond, this girdle moves with. you. Its criss-cross features see to that! Power net high waist girdle, satin lastox back panel, batiste front. Side zipper. Sizes 24 to 42 (Except 37-39-41)- $ 10.00 MARTINS DEPT. STORE JUNE TRANSISTOR RADIO SALE at Merrill TV NOW IN FULL SWING Get In On The Bargains! 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WA Meets Mrs. Ed Davies, president of the Ladies' Aid of the Presby- terian Church, was in-charge of the June meeting and welcom- ed guests and members to the meeting. It was decided to give a don- ation to the daily vacation Bible school and plans were discussed to send girls to camp, The minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Roy Daer and she gave the financial statement. Letters of thanks for dona- tions made to Ewart College in memory of loved ones were read from Dr. D. J. Lane, Mrs. Clayton Edwards and Mr. Jam- es Scott. The meeting was closed and a dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Donald Haines, assisted by her daughter, Miss Margaret Haines. covered a large territory. The parish may be said to have embraced the whole of what was then known as the Huron Tract held under charter by the Canada_ Company, It included such places as Sea- forth, Clinton, Dungannen, Port Albert and other points. For Manchester (as Auburn was then called) services were held in Young's school house. Rev. J. W. Sime, was the first minister for this church. He lived at Dungannon, ministered at Young's school house, St. Helens and Lucknow. Rey. Jones and Rev. Bland AUBURN-The June meet- the roll call was answered by a Bible verse containing the word, "Garden". The minutes were adopted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Donald Haines. It was decided to observe the 75th anniversary of the WMS at the fall rally of the Huron Presbyterial which will be held in Clinton this September. Plans were made to make some layettes for the bale and any- one with used children's cloth- ing is asked to bring it in be- fore the bale goes in Septem- ber. An invitation to attend St. Mark's Anglican Church meet- ing on June 25 was accepted and a Bible quiz on grains and hair was conducted by Mrs. Wesley Bradnock. The offering was received by Mrs. Donald Haines and accepted with pray- er by Miss Minnie Wagner. An interesting topic on the Translation of the Bible was given by Mrs. Roy Daer. She told about the, history of this Book of Books and how it is translated now in 1,202 langu- ages. Mr, and Mrs. George Disney and Mrs. Harry Rinderknecht, all of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. garry Rinderknecht, Jr„ Sally and Sue, Almont, Michigan, vis- ited on Monday with Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Brown and family and Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Hag- sat and family. Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Shep- pard, David, Brian, Denise and Mark, Sarnia, and Mrs. W. H, Sheppard, Bright's Grove, vis- ited last Sunday with Miss Laura Phillips, Mrs. Charles Straughan vis- ited a few days last week with her cousin, Mrs, Durnin Phil- lips' at their cottage at Lurgon Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Asquith, George and Anne, Islington, sp- ent the weekend with his mo- ther, Mrs. Charles Asquith. Mrs. Reg Dunham (the for- mer Margaret Hawkins) of St. Marys, visited Miss Laura Phil- Former Couple Celebrate 50th anniversary AUBURN - Former Auburn residents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Ball,' Goderich, will, on Satur- day, June 22, observe the 50th anniversary of their wedding day. They were married by Rev. Farr, the Anglican rector at her home in the village of Au- burn. The attendants were Charlie Dawson, Detroit and Roxie Palmer, Toronto, and they hope to be present for the celebrations. Mr. Ball is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ball and was born on the Ball homestead on the Base Line where Tom Dodds now lives in the summer months. This farm belongs to Mr. Ball's son, Stan- ley, and has remained in the Ball name since it was bought from the Canada Company 103 years ago. Mrs. Ball was born in Au- burn, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Dawson and they resided where Mr. and Mrs. George Lawlor live now. Following their marriage they resided in Hullett Town- ship where their son, Stanley lives and 17 years ago retired to Goderich. They are both faithful members of North Street United Church and for many years of Knox United Church, Auburn. Mrs. Ball is a member of the the 'UCW of North Street. They have .a-family of three daughters, Mrs. Harold (Vern- ice) Stanbury, Goderich; Mrs. Ernest (Maxine) Durnin, RR 3, Auburn; Mrs. Charles (Rox- ie) Adams, Goderich and one son, Stanley, RR 1, Auburn; al- 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family dinner is to be held on June 25 at Tiger Dun- lop Inn and Open House will be held on Saturday, June 22. "THE PIXIE" Beauty Salon 68 Albert St. HU 2-9390 Will Be Closed Saturday, June 22 Re-opening Wednesday, June 26 lips last week. Mr, and Mrs, Andrew Kirk, connell and Miss Diane visited on Sunday with their dough- ter, Mrs, Louis Blake, Mr. Blake, Faye and Mary Anne. A good crowd attended the dance last Friday evening spoil, semi by the Atiburn Athletic Association. During intermis, sion the draw for the prizes took place and John Livermore, Clinton, won the electric fry, pan and Mrs, „John Maize, Dun- gannon, won the ham. ivies, Mary Johnston return- ed on Monday after attending the graduation exercises of Mr. Watson Chin at Berrien, Sp, rings, Michigan. She also spent an enjoyable time at New York and Washington, Mr, -Oscar Ament and his sis- ter, Mrs. Clara Haney, Toronto, left last week to visit their brothers, Mr. Pd Ament, Kin- dersley, Sask., and Mr. Joseph Ament, Mossbank, Sask. Mrs, John Sprung entertain- ed employees of the Wool- worth's store last week in hon- or of Miss Katherine Anne Ken, nedy at her new home north of Atiburn, The evening was spent socially and gaily decorated gifts were presented to Miss Kennedy to honor her prior to her marriage. Later all enjoy- ed a wiener roast on the Sp- rung lawn. Mr. Donald Haines, RR 5, Ste Mark's Guild Learns How To Handle Doubts AUBURN - The June meet- ing of St, Mark's Anglican Church was held at the home of Mrs. Thomas Haggitt with a good attendance, Mrs. Haggitt was in charge of the meeting and opened it with a hymn and led in prayer. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Ed, Davies and Mrs. George Schneider read from the study book, "How Do You Handle Doubts?" A birthday hymn was sung for Mrs. For- dyce Clark. Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor was the pianist for the meeting. The president, Mrs. George Schneider took charge of the business session. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted as read by the secre- tary, Mrs. John Daer. The treasurer, Mrs. Gordon R. Tay- lor, read the financial state- ment. She also,reported that dona- tions were Coming in from the make-believe tea project in con- nection with the 80th anniver- sary of the church and the members voted to give a dona- tion to the daily vacation Bible' school. 4 Letters of acceptance were read for the special guild meet- ing on June 25 when Rev. and Mrs. H. Donaldson, Seaforth, formerly missionaries in Chile will be the guest speakers. Plans were made to have lunch and a social time following this service. The ladies also made plans to assist in the special church services to be held on June 23 with services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. Robert Meally will conduct the morning ser- vice and Rt. Rev. Harold F. Appleyard, Bishop of Georgian Bay, will be the special speak- er at the evening service. Rev. Robert Meally closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Haggitt assisted by her sister, Mrs. Clifford Brown, served a dainty lunch. Goderich, received word last week that he has completed his degree and is now a member of the Institute of Municipal Assessors (MIMA). He receiv, ed his degree with an honor standing through Queen's Uni- versity. Mr, John Kitchen, Port Dal, housle, is visiting this week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J, J. Robertson.' Miss Joan Weir, London, is vacationing with her aunt, Mrs,• Duncan MacKay, Mr. MacKay and family, Mrs. George Oevering, Paul and George, Walton, visited last Thursday with her brother, Mr, Peter Hellinga, Mrs. Hellinga, Hank and Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs, Ed Davies sp- ent the weekend at Dorchester and attended the memorial ser- vice at the Dorchester ceme- tery. They also visited rela- tives at London, Dorchester and Harrietsville, Mr. Harvey McGee is visiting his cousins, Mr. and Mrs, R. E. Craford and Mr. Paul Renwick at Galt, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Coates, Flint, Michigan, are vis- iting with Mr. and Mrs. Mait- land Allen and Mr, and Mrs. William J, Craig. The occasion was the celebration of the 43rd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Coates. Miss Barbara MacKay was a patient in Goderich hospital last weekend when she had her tonsils removed. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Craig and family, Clinton, vis- ited last Saturday with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Craig. Mr. Rowland Stalker, Kings- ton, visited recently with his cousin, Mrs. Maitland Allen and Mr. Allen. The librarian of the Auburn Public Library requests that all county books be in on June 22 to be ready for the exchange. Enjoy Bike Over 20 members of the Au- burn Explorers group enjoyed a trip through the woods in the Maitland Block last Satur- day morning. The leader of the party was Mrs. Maurice Bean and she was assisted by Mrs. Elmer Sproul and Mrs. Harold Baechler. The girls were divided into three groups and collected in- teresting articles found in the woods. After a two hour hike they enjoyed a picnic lunch. Young People Meet The Anglican Young People's Association and the Knox Pres- byterian Church Young Peo- ple's Society met for their meeting at the rectory in Blyth with a good attendance. The meeting was opened by the pre- sident, ,Floyd Smith and Rev. R. Jenkins of Brussels led in prayer. The scripture lesson was read by Eddie Haines and the min- utes were approved as read by the secretary, Margaret Hain- es. Plans were made to hold a wiener roast on June 27. Inter- esting pictures taken along the MacKenzie River by Rev. Jen- kins when he had been mission- ary-teacher there for five years starting in 1936 were shown. 0 Seaforth Couple Receive Gifts On Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Townsend, Coleman Street, Sea- forth, marked their 25th wed- ding anniversary on Saturday, June 8 at a family dinner in the Hotel. Clinton and a sur- prise party was given for them by friends in the evening. The couple was married by Rev. A. W. Gardner of Alvin-, ston. Their family includes: Mrs. Ken (Annette) Lane, Stratford; Mrs. Ken (Madelon) Maloney, Seaforth; Ivey, Stratford and Bonnie and Lorraine at home. The family presented them with a living room rug on their anniversary and friends gave them a purse of money. can Church, Auburn, Will cele- brate it's 80th anniversary On Sunday,. June 23. At the morn- ing service the rector, Rev, Re- bert Meally" will conduct the service and at the evening ser- vice, Rt. Rey, Harold F. Apple- yard, Bishop of Georgian Bay, will be the special speaker, St. Mark's Anglican Church had it's beginning in this rural community around 1875, when the Rev. E. R. Elwood was ap- Pointed archdeacon of Huron, and chaplain to the Lord Bish- op. His early duties were of an extremely arduous and of The building was opened on July 10, 1883. Rev. G. F. Parke was the rector. At the first service there were 90 persons in the congregation, the offer- ing was $1..97 and the text was from St. John 18: 1,7, Around this time as a result of a new arrangement of mis- sion churches, Auburn, Blyth, and Beigrave were on the same circuit, as it still exists today. Later they became self sup- porting. The first vestry meeting was held April 1, 1882. Mr. Samuel Caldwell was appointed rector's warden and Mr. Thomas Ham- ilton was appointed people's. warden, During the first years other wardens mentioned were as follows: Thos. Nicholson, Robt. Medd, James Johnston, John Millian, James Gibson, Wm, Sturdy and H. J. Taylor. Some of the descendants are still active in the church to- day. The present wardens for 1963 are: rector's warden, Law- rence Nesbit; people's warden, Clifford Brown. Twenty-one rectors have ser- ved this church since 1883. There are 21 families on the parish books. Rectors who have served at St. Mark's are the following: Rev. William Henderson, 1883- 1887; Rev. F, Parke, 1887-1889; Rev, Thomas, 1889-1891; Rev. Racy, 1891-1898; Rev. T. E. Higley, 1898-1900; Rev. C. L. Mills, 1900-1902; Rev. George McQuillan, 1902-1905; Rev. Ja- bez Edmonds, 1905-1910; Rev. W. H. Hartley, 1910-1915; Rev. T. H. Farr, 1915-1918; •Rev. W. B. Hawkins, 1918-1929; Rev, A. Shore, 1930-1935 and' Rev. L. V. Pocock, 1935-1937. Later rectors serving this charge of Auburn, Blyth and Belgrave have been: Rev. A. A. Maloney, Rev. R. M. Weekes, Rev. P. H. Streeter, Rev. John L. Henderson, Rev. Murray Wyatt, Rev. John A. Roberts, Rev. W, A. Bramwell, Rev. Bren de Vries and now Rev. Robert Meally. 0 Receive Request For Copies On Tax Brief BAYFIELD-Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Oddleifson were quite pleas- ed to receive a letter in the mail this week from the Uni- versity of British Columbia, It read a sfollows: "In view of the significance of the point of view which you have presented to the Royal Commission on Taxa- tion, I respectfully request that you present two copies of your brief for the use of Faculty and students of the University of British Colum- bia Library.-Joan O'Rrourke, Librarian." Previous requests for copies of the brief have come from the Provincial Library of Manitoba; The Canadian Tax Foundation; The Financial Times, Montreal; Canadian Federation of Agri- culture, Ottawa; The Library of the University 'of Saskatche- wan; The Province of Saskat- chewan Legislative Library. Mrs. Oddleifson admits that she has beeen kept busy typing copies, but she enjoys the work. Clinton Memorial Shop T. PRYDE and SON CLINTON - EXETER - SEAFORTH Open Every Afternoon PHONE HU 2-7712 At other times contact Local Representative-A. W. Steep-HU 2-6642 21tfb LONDESBORO Mr. Robert Thompson has purchased the residence of Mrs. Thomas Fairservice and will shortly be moving. Mrs.. William Lyon's home has been sold to a family from RCAF Clinton. Mr. Alex Wells is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital and his many friends wish for him a speedy recovery. Receive Candidate On Sunday evening a recep- tion was held in the church for Mervin Penfound who is a candidate for the ministry, Rev. Henry Funge, Londesboro, opened the meeting and Rev. W. J. ten Hoopen, Goderich, read the scripture lesson. Rev. Clifford Park, Clinton, presi- dent of London Conference, gave an impressive sermon and Rev. Clifford Britton, Seaforth, chairman of Presbytery, ad- dressed the candidate. The good wishes of Presby- tery and his many friends are extended to Mervin in his sac- red office to which he has of- fered himself. Injured in Fall Mr. Earl. Gaunt met with a painful accident on Monday while helping repair overlayers in Len Radford's barn. He fell through the barn floor break- ing an arm and badly bruising himself. The extent of his injuries is not known until an x-ray is taken this Wednesday. ing of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Mrs. Donald Haines with a good attendance of members and visitors. The president, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson open- ed the meeting with the call to worship, followed by a hymn with Mrs. John Henderson as the pianist. The Glad Tidings prayer was given by Mrs Dona.id Haines and the devotional period was taken by Miss Minnie Wagner and she read the scripture les- son, Miss Wagner gave medita- tion on the lesson and led in prayer. Mrs. Ed Davies gave a read- ing, "Strawberry Time" and - PRIZES 1. One bloom (Hybrid Tea) white or near white 2. One bloom (H.T.) yellow 3. One bloom (H.T.) pink 4. One bloom (H.T.) red 5. One bloom (11.T.) any other color 6. One bloom (Peace) to be shown in this class only, i.e. No, 6 The Prizes for each of the Classes 1 to 6 are: first prize 75c, second prize 50c. 1st 2nd 3rd 7. Two blooms (Hybrid Teas) any color or colors 1.00 .50 '8. Three blooms (Hybrid Teas) any color or colors 1.25 .75 9. Two stems, Polyanthus 1.25 .75 10. Two stems, Floribunda 61.25 6.75 11. 7 roses in a container 2.00 1.50 1.00 12. Arrangement of climbers or ramblers, any colors 1.50 1.00 .75 13. Dining room table arrangement, not over 10 inches high 2.00 1.50 1.00 14. Novel arrangement of roses, suitable for mantel, accessories allowed 2.00 1.50 1.00 15. Rose corsage 1.00 .75 .50 OTHER VARIETIES 16. Artistic arrangement of pansies .75 .50 17. Fine stems of Sweet William .75 .50 18. One spike of Delphinium, any color .75 .50 19. Container of mixed garden flowers 1.50 1.00 .75 PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN ONLY 20. Container mixed garden flowers (These prizes donated by the Rev. Dr. D. J. Lane) $2.00 $1.00 CHAMPION ROSE to be chosen - $2.00 21. MOST ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT of WAYSIDE FLOW- ERS, for children 12 years and under (container not to count. First Price $2.00-and book on Wild Flowers Second Prize $2.00 Third Prize $1.00 (Prizes donated by Mrs. Frank Fingland) RESERVE CHAMPION ROSE to be chosen, Door Prize Draws at 9:30 There will be a Sliver Collection. President MISS LUELLA JOHNS TON Secretary Treasurer MRS. STEWART MIDDLDTON CLIFFORD 1-1, EPPS