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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1968-08-22, Page 9A daily newspaper is a wonderful source for one like me who is always Searching for bizarre happenings. This latest one is a pip. I suppose everyone read the story about the lady with the severe abdominal pains who refused to believe the • doctor's diagnosis. When the gal was admitted to hospitaland examined by a doctor he • told her she was about to give birth to a baby. Upset by' the news,-the rehictant pulled out a gun and shot the dumb doe who AlidiiT" find 'A simple alb-tient like gall stones to. be her problem. I. Now I know the first reaction here is to laugh. It is almost hysterical to picture a maternity patient rising up from her labour room ordeal to shoot the doctor just because he found she was intensely pregnant. After all, what did the poor medic have to Black and White Television JUPITER S2,M4-922 GEMINI S2 M4-921 PORTABLE TELEVISION Electrohome will not comprorniqe quality because a TV set is portable. 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Louise ,Lovett played two piano ‘selections, called "This Land is Your Land", and "Four. Strong . Winds". Karen Tyndall played two piano selections "Pavana" and "Yesterday". The .next meeting is to be held at Margaret Good's in the afternoon. The roll call is to be "Where You would liked to have gone on your holidays''. • Those on the' program Edith Lovett,, Joanne Salverda and Isabell Stewart, lunch, Mrs. Laura Forbes and • Lorna Ellis. , Meeting closed "Thetgiedi"' a a d: 'ct was sung.' A" lovely lunch was served. Rathwell clan meets NEW STORE HOURS For your shopping convenience we will be open till 6 p.m. dbily, Monday to Saturday. Friday till 9 p.m. BACK TO' SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE, ON DISPLAY FREE DRAW With each purchase of school supplies you receive a chance on the "Polariod Swinger" Camera being given away FREE at Smith's. 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Under the Mrs. Dowson and Sharon along chairmanship of Mrs. Bill with Mrs. Bert White; mother of the groom. . Miss Kelly Caldwell and Dianne Consitt, nieces of the bride were in charge of the guest book. Pouring tea in the afternoon were Mrs. Minnie Hayter, aunt of the bride, Mrs. Alice Keene, grandmother of the groom, Mrs. Glenn Keene, aunt of the gro6m, and Mrs. Marvin Routzen, aunt of the bride. Pouring tea in the evening were Mrs.' Esther Moffatt, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Doug Andrews. Showing gifts in the afternoon were Mrs. Bill Consitt, sister of the bride, Mrs. Ken Caldwell, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Robert Cook. • Showing gifts in the evening were Miss Chris Harris, niece of the, groom, Mrs. Robert Cook, home of Mr. and Mrs. Pickett, Beaver Lodge, Alberta., and Mrs. Doug powson,),,, sister-in-laWol'tbe , • Serving in the afternoon werel'" Mrs. Bernice Glousher 'visited Mrs., Ron MacDonald and mismicTim Poplar. Beach over the weekend. MIDDLE TON Lj Miss Connie Harris, niece of the .and relatives of that area made • the evening most enjoyable. A miscellaneous shower was also given for Gail by the ladies Of the Nile United Phureh. An entertaining program, 'complete with Highland dancing by Miss Sally Kerr, and humourous readings, contests and sing-song, was arranged by the ladies, A delicious lunch was served. A delightful shower was held by Mrs. Doug McNeil and her' daughter, Mary-Lou, of R.R. 6, Goderich, Many friends from the Carlow and Benmiller area gathered and a very entertaining evening was spent on the lawn of the McNeil farm home, Strings o f coloured lights, and candle-lamps decorated the lawn, providing a lovely setting. Mrs. Doug Fisher, of St. Mary's, sister-in-law of the b ri d e - elect, held' a lingerie shower for Gail, which Gail's cousins attended. During the afternoon the girls enjoyed lively conversations, and were later served a delicious salad dinner by Mrs. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McBeath and daughter, Windsor, were recent guests with Mrs. J. W. McBeath. • Miss Lyn d a MacDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron MacDonald has returned home" from a two week vacation at the 'I Dowson, a variety program was 'presented. A delicious lunch was served at the close. CLINTON PERSONALS Brucefield do with her predicament? lioNe:htarteactintnon olS1.941.100411.4w09rru941 exchange a 'lifetime- in a prison cell. for a, stint in the baby belt of the hospital?. Or how 4hout -a modern day W94141.1 who doesn't know she's about to 'become a mother until the blessed event is unnerWay — and then won't believe the pressing facts? - Well, if no one else in the whole world can understand that glrl'srtnithurst. I.pan. And what's more; suggest that there are more women' who. would like to shoot the ;,doctor., when he diagnoses . 'pregnancy. Only difference that very few women have the guts to follow through on their feelingS, 4. And it really isn't that women don't want 'moles. Babies are minute marvels that restore faith in miracles. Babies smell nice (most of the time);. feel cuddly and soft (most of the time); sleep quietly' (mast of the time); .. and eat very little. The whole trouble is that babies, grow within six months or a year to tooth-getting crying, crabby ,individuals who eventually • become expensive, bothersome, • boorish brats that • try parents to the last inch of their patience. One, two, three, four or' maybe five times a woman can Mr. and Mrs. Fred McGregor and family have returned from a very pleasant holiday in Scotland. Mrs. H. Berry visited for a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott, London. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Walker and John have returned from a trip to the western provinces. Mm, James Boughan and Wendy were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Swan and family for a few days. CLINTON BE A BLOOD DONOR . Mr. and Mrs. Frank' Cummings and Gary have returned from a week's vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Ken' Cummings and family of Two Mountains, Quebec. Brigadier Phoebe Bolton of Cooksville, recently retired from the Salvation Army, is the guest of Mrs. B.C. Hearn. Miss Bolton formerly lived in Clinton and was a graduate of Clinton Collegiate Institute. Misses Janie and Rossanne and Master Drew:Middleton have returned from a week's holiday in Sault Ste. Marie. Mr. Alvin Sundstrom of Sault Ste. Marie is holidaying at the home of the Ross Middletons. On 'Saturday, July 27, Mrs. Cecil Dowson of Varna held a marriage. trousseau tea in honour of her Mrs. gay Fisher, R.R. 6 Goderich, entertained at a Trousseau Tea for her daughter, Gail, oii Saturday 'August 17, at the farm home, Pink and White streamers and, wedding bells decorated, the dining room, On the table was a hand-crocheted tablecloth made by ••Gail's grandmother, Mrs. John Snell. Pink and white sweet peas formed a lovely centrepiece. Displayed on the buffet was the wedding cake, whip)) was decorated by Gail's aunt, Mrs. Raymond Snell. Tall pink tapers on each side of the wedding, cake completed the arrangement. Pouring tea in the afternoon were Mrs. John Snell, of Londesboro, Gail's grandmother, and Mrs. Jean Cairns, of S e a f orth great-aunt of the groom-elect, assisted by Mrs. Stan Love' of Exeter. In the evening Mrs. Robert Peck, of Varna,• and Mrs. Urban Ducharme, of Brussels, poured tea. Assisting Mrs. Fisher and Gail, in receiving the guests, was Mrs. Howard Currie, of Clinton, mother of the groom-elect. Attending the guest book, in • the afternoon and evening, were Misses Kathy Peck, Julie Snell, Janet and Angela Bletcher. Serving the tea, in the afternoon were Mrs. John Fisher and Mrs. Leslie Fisher, both of Galt, and Mrs. Charles The tenth annual Rathwell picnic .was held at Seaforth Lion Park, July 20 with 68 persons signing register. Everyone was pleased to see president Fred Sloman present, being out of the hospital for the day to attend. His duties were ably taken over by vice-president Dave Beynon, Baden. After the usual sumptuous dinner• a number of contests were held. Contest winners were: lucky plate, Beth Rathwell, coming the longest distance, Mr. and Mrs. ,Keith Nickols, St. Catharines; most pennies, Gordon Rathwell; most jewellery, Mrs. Harvey Stewart; youngest grandmother, Willa Rathwell, most colourful socks, Albert Horner; youngest baby, Cheryl Lynn Lind, Toronto, oldest gentleman, Albert Horner; oldest lady Mrs. Violet Homer. Races:. children 5 and under, Brenda Millar, Wendy Turner; .Rletclier 0..01, Jean's,. Quebec. In. the evening, Mrs, Jack Snell and Mrs, Raymond Snell, both of Londesboro, and Mrs, Orval Alhe 6, .Goderich,, servetl,.,'. • • Displaying the trousseau. .ttnring— the. afternoon and evening,• Were Misses Paul-Ann ..Lowery, ',Barbara, Bonnie, Betty, Jaynie, and .J9.-Anne Cheryl , Peck, 'Harriet, Fisher, Sheila ,,.:Regehr, Mary Lou McNeil,' ..Brenda IltletCher, Mrs. Jim KirtOli, and Mrs. 'Ken.Currie. was also honoured at several Showers. .surprise tnpperware shower was. held by the family, at the home of Mrs. Jack Snell of Londesboro, with Mrs. Raymond Snell as co-hostess. This was a "doubly-pleasing", evening, because Gail's cousin, • Miss Dianne Peck, shared the limelight in this shOWer, prior to her wedding on June 29, A miscellaneous shower was held in;. Galt, Ontario, at the home of . Mrs, .Ken Renwick. Meeting again with many friends children -7 and under, Craig .Miller, Mary-Ann' Rathwell, 12 and under, Brian Millar, Stewart Turner; • young ladies race, Debbie - Turner; young mans race, Don Rathwell, Paul Cundy; married, rnens race, Don Gower,' Bill- Rathwell, married womens race, Jean Rathwell, Dawn Rathwell; Ida -the slipper, Brian Millar; relay races, Bill Rathwell's team. Slate of officers for 1968, past president, Fred Sloman president, Dave Beynon, Baden; vice-president., Bruce • Rathwell; secretary, Jean Rathwell; treasurer, Gordon Rathwell. Gaines conveners, Don and Joan Gower, Don and Lois Johnston, Fred , and Marilyn Bruimsa. Registrar, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rathwell. Park facilities, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Plumsteel. Picnic to be held in the same place next year on the third Sunday in July. • 80 Centre St • NOW'S THE TIME TO From My Wineyow You can take only . so much Shirley Keller take this kind of ,punishment. But there is. a limit to what the :average wither. can stand, This pistol-packing mama just hit the. breaking point, I guess.. I only wonder why she didn't turn the gun on herself, That would certainly 'be a more permanent solution—to her dilemma. 1(1P.PEN John and Bruce Thomson are spending a few holidays with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sari). Storey of Seaforth. Ed Scheffer of Dryden, Michigan returned home Monday since spending the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Eldin • Kerr. The latter accompanied him to his home. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McBride and Sharon spent ,the weekend at Honey Harbour. Miss Beth Schroeder and Miss Faith Dikin of Detroit recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Vivan Cooper and family. Mrs. Hazel. Blake and daughter Roxy of •London were weekend guests. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Gibson of Brooksville, Florida and Mrs. John Gibson of Huronview recently visited Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mellis. Gordon and Jimmy Bell are visiting with their grandfather, Gordon Bell, of R.R. 3, New Hamburg. Kathy Bell has returned home after visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Hilda Weir, Mr. and Mrs. W. Weir and cousins, all of Stratford. Louise Kirk returned home Sunday from a four week vacation with grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Kirk of Port Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirk and Kathy of Ridgetown spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kirk. groom, Miss Bernice Lobb, and Miss *Linda Sheardown. Serving in' the evening were Mrs. Gordon Tyndall, Mrs. Ken Caldwell, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Bill Consitt, sister of the bride. A shower was held at the home of Mrs. Esther Moffatt when relatives honoured Sharon with a miscellaneous shower. On Tuesday, July 16, a surprise shower was held at the Clinton Community Centre when over 90 of Sharon's customers and friends presented her with several large gifts. The shower was arranged by Mrs. Doug Andrews, Mrs. Bob Cook and Mrs.. Harvey Carter all of Clinton. On Friday, July 19, a +Roll • up your sleeve to save a life... t;.1.(4• Mr. James E. Brown. MP and Mrs. Brown of Brantford and Miss Ada Sperling of London spent last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Middleton. Travelling with your family? Set an example for your children and teach them that good manners also means keeping our countryside clean, join the Department of 'Highways campaign to cut down highway litter. Don't be a litterbug. Friends, relatives fete Sharon Dowson before her August 3rd wedding Seaforth REUPHOLSTER YOUR WORN SOFA and CHAIRS 44044,4/4 — GALBRAITH RADIO fit TELEVISION YOUR COLOR SERVICE DEALER 424841