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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1969-02-06, Page 9Auburn and District MRS. Wis 1114ADN4CK-1-4r w*rPliono 536-703 4 nnual Knox Church meeting leets elders,other officers Knox United Church ;held its nut:1 meeting in the Sunday oci room with the members Unit Two of the U.C.W. tering the dinner. Following dinner, the verend M. R. Roberts esided for the meeting and led the devotional service. Mr, hats expressed pleasure in ving two honourary elders sent, George Millian and Mara Straughan. The minutes of the last nual meeting were accepted as d by Mrs. Oliver Anderson o asked to retire from her sition so Mrs. Walter titling ham was named retary for the coming year. A rt memorial service was held the members who had -passed ay during the past year. Two new elders were elected, Dorothy Grange and nox UCW mily night The monthly meeting of the nited Church Women of Knox hurch was held last Friday ening in the Sunday school om. The meeting took the rm of a family night. Oliver nderson led in a sing -song with is daughter, Miss Nancy nderson of Stratford, at the fano, A crokinole party then as held. Prizes were won by: high idy, Mrs, Dorothy Grange; low idy, Mrs. R. Koopman; men's igh, . Elliott Lapp; low man, ._drew Koopmans and most O's; Donald Plunkett. A short program took place winded an accordion solo by arry Plaetzer; a piano solo by athy McClinchey; a guitar solo y Douglas Durnin and a piano )lo by Lynn Turner. The evening closed with Inch served by Unit One of the .C.W.. William Stiles, to replace .the retiring elders, William L. Craig and Stanley Ball, Percy Youngblut, Gordon Gross, Harold McOlinchey and Robert Armstrong were nominated to serve on the Board of Stewards. Mrs. Kenneth McDougall was re-elected , treasurer apd Fred Wagner was named assistant. Walkerburn club meets Members of the Walkerburn Club held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Arie Duizer with a good attendance. The meeting was in charge of the president, Mrs. Ted Hunking. The meeting was opened by singing 0 Canada followed by prayer by Mrs. Roy Daer. The minutes were approved as read by the secretary, Mrs. Elliott Lapp. Mrs. Tom Cunningham, the treasurer, gave the financial statement. The draw prize donated by Mrs. Tom Cunningham was won by Mrs. Hunking. On motion of Mrs. George Schneider and Mrs. Walter Cunningham, the members decided to send a five dollar birthday gift to their foster child in Korea. Plans were made for the next meeting , when there will be a miscellaneous penny sale and the roll call is to be answered by a Valentine's verse — sing, say or pay. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. George Schneider with the program to be in charge of Mrs. Henry Hunking and Mrs. Joe Hunking and the lunch committee, Mrs. Garth McClinchey and Mrs. Roy Daer. A program for the afternoon was presented by Mrs. Daer and Mrs. McClinchey. Lunch was served by Mrs. Tom Cunningham and Mrs. Elliott Lapp and a social hour enjoyed. tllty3. fl•i, ..nf,fill,.l fY,.. 1 ^rr},r.1J,.t1fltt tit 1. rersonais Mrs. Tom Jardin of Wingham sited on Sunday with her !rents, Mr. and Mrs: William traughan. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morris, [onique and Matthew and Dr. id Mrs. Rod Singh, Kristin and ecia, all of London visited on unday with the ladies' mother, , nnDorothy Grange, Misses ifer and Shelley Grange. Mrs. Harold Nicholson of eaforth and her daughter, Mrs. ahn Menheers, Stephen, David ad Paul of RR 1, Dublin, sited last Sunday with the • grmer's sister, Mrs. Eleanor radnock and sunt, Mrs. Charles traughan. There was no church service ist Sunday in Knox resbyterian Church due to the lness of the minister, the .everend R. U. MacLean. William Crawford is onvalescing at his home )slowing an operation to have is tonsils removed in Goderich. Many friends from this istrict attended' the funeral of a )rner resident, the late Joseph liller, at Blyth last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd [umphries of Palmerston visited n Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. .en Hamilton. Miss Joyce Leatherland, a ride -to -be, was the guest of onour at a shower last week at he hone of her aunt, Mrs. 'rank Raithby. Members of the Auburn '.G.LT. joined the March of limes campaign last Wednesday evening when they canvassed the village residents. When they completed, they were treated to doughnuts in the Sunday school room of Knox United Church with their leaders, Mrs. Lloyd Walden and Mrs. John Hildebrand. Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock attended the 4—H Leadership training classes for the spring project — Meat in the Menu. The classes will commence as soon as supplies arrive. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rathwell, Michael and Janice of Brantford visited on Saturday with her mother, Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor who had returned home afterr a visit with them. Mr. and Mrs: Tom Johnston visited on Sunday with his siter, Mrs. Ethel Farrow at Mitchell, Clinton personals Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Falconer, 11 Gibbings Street, last Saturday to honour Mr. and Mrs. Mac Falconer of 9 William Street on 'the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary, which is today. The couple received many lovely gifts. The , evening was spent playing progressive euchre. Prizes and a buffet lunch brought the evening to a close. Mrs. W. A. Oakes had a welcome visitor this week, a lovely big robin spent a morning just outside her window. Mobile Homes FOR SALE N EWWindsor Deluxe 3 Bedroom 60' x 12' NEW Geheral Coach 3 Bedroom 60' x 12' NEW General Coath 2Bedroom 4$' x 12' Alt Models completely furnished. You may order your choice of colour, size, front et centre kitchen, utility coon (In larger models), reasonable prides. M�RGANS Trailer Court 343 Vietiiria•St. 492 7068 Clinton Mrs, William L. Craig was re-elected treasurer of the M. and M. Fund with Mrs, Dorothy Grange s as assistant. Other officers elected were: ' flower fund, Mrs. Torrance Tabb, captain of ushers, Kenneth McDougall; auditors, Waiter Cunningham and Norman Wigbtman and Manse Committee, Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. Reports were received from: the church treasurer, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall; missionary and maitenance, Mrs. William L. Craig; U.C,W., Mrs. Albert McFarlane; Sunday school, William Stiles; junior congregation, Mrs. Robert Turner; messengers, Mrs. Maurice Bean; Ko -Tai fund, Mrs. Dorothy Grange; flower fund, Mrs. Norman McDowell; explorers, Mrs. Maurice Bean; Boy Scouts, Mrs. William Empey and trustee fund, Mr, Maurice Bean. Norman McDowell was appointed to be in charge of the Upper Roorr booklets due to the illness of Guy Cunningham. Appreciation was expressed to Bert Marsh .who prints the bulletin each week. After several items of business was discussed, Harold Webster extended a vote of thanks to the Reverend and Mrs. Roberts for their leadership. VARNA Mr. and Mrs. Bob McClymont, Michael and Shannon of Guelph and Mr. and Mrs. Nick" Whyte and David of Seaforth visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClymont. The Reverend Emnierson Hallman of Kitchener will assist the Reverend M. Morrison with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday at Varna and Goshen United` Churches. A pancake' supper's will beheld in the 'basement 'IX the United Church later this 'month. Mr., and Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McAsh and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Johnston have returned home after spending some time in Florida. Many of the young people are enjoying the skating at the local rink. KIPPEN By Mrs. Norman Long Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kirk of Port Stanley spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kirk and family. Mr. Elzar Mousseau returned home Saturday from Stratford General Hospital where he has been a patient for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stokes of London visited Sunday afternoon with Robert Thomson. Mr. and Mrs, Orville Workman, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Patrick of Seaforth motored to Florida Saturday for a vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Littleton and Charlene of London were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Littleton and family. Mrs. Frank Wright was admitted Sunday to Clinton Public Hospital. THROUGH YOUR RED CROSS. THOSE YOU HELP <'< WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER r . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NEWS OF IU.NSALI Farm federation disbands in Hay The TownshiR Nay ofwn T Qgrieulture dishanded last week after a special _meeting in 2urirh, The federation would have issolved last year, but the Huron County federation had asked withe township executive to service until the end of 1968 with the idea that a single general farm organization might be created. When no such organization was formed, the local group decided to end its existence. The members agreed to cut the present levy of two-fifths of a mill in ,half and forward the money directly to the county organization, Surplus funds of about $600 were turned over to the town, with $500 earmarked for construction of steps to the beach at Centennail Park and the balance to be held for future farm organization purposes. Elgin Hendrick was chairman 'of the meeting and W. Mousseau, secretary -treasurer. Elmer Hunter, county federation president, told the gathering that the Ontario federation has received 800 orders for imported tractors and the OFA is exploring. overseas prices for Atrazine, BY MRS. MAUDE . HEPDEN Personas Following are the winners et the euchre party held last Friday evening in the LQA,F. bodge Hail, sponsored by the C.P.& T. Committee; ladies, M. Gerald McFalis, Exeter and Mrs. Charles Ha'y, iiensall; men, Garnet Hicks, Exeter and Robert • Parsons, Kippen and lone hands, Mrs, R. A, Orr. Mrs, Stanley Mitchell, RR' 1, Hensall, was the winner of a turkey in a draw. Guest Night will be featured, at the February :meeting of Hensall Women's Institute next Wednesday in the Legion Hall, at 8;15 p.m. Members are to answer roll call by introducing their guests. Program convenors are Mrs, Beverly Beaton and Mrs. Clarence Reid. Hostesses are Mrs. Pearl Koehler and Mrs. Elizabeth Riley. Mr, and .Mrs. Richard McKellar, Teddy and David, and their cousin, Joanne Smith of Thedfcrd, spent Sunday with . Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith. Mrs. ' Esther Moffatt of Kippen and Mrs. Aima Maniex, London, left Sunday for a Month's vacation in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Passmore and family, London, spent the weekend with Mis. Pearl Passmore. Tuckersmith re-elects officers of ag. society Bruce Coleman, RR 4, Seaforth, was re-elected president of the' Tuckersmith Township Agricultural Society at its annual meeting and banquet at Brucefield • United Church last week. Henry Binnendyk, RR 3, Kippen, was re-elected vice-president. Directors are: James McGregor, RR 2, Kippen; Robert Bell, RR 2, Kippen; James 1. McIntosh, RR 3, Seaforth; Stanley Johns, RR 3, Seaforth; 'Robert Lawson, RR 5, Clinton; Stewart Wilson, RR 1, Brucefield; James Papple, RR 4, Seaforth; Peter Swinkles, RR 4, Seaforth. • Elmer Hunter, Goderich, president of Huron County '-Agricultural Society, brought greetings from the county. He urged that farmers should • be organized and let the government know they are not in favour of the estate tax changes which are taking place as it will put a burden on the second generation of farmers' sons taking over family farms. George Prins, Chatham, of the chemical division of Shell of Canada, was the guest speaker. He showed films on Ghana and other African countries,' He had worked with a team studying new chemicals to control insects on cocoa production in West Africa. Middleton ACW has card party The A.C.W. of St. James Church, Middleton, held a successful card party last Friday evening in the Township Hall, Holmesville. The president, 'Mrs. Edward Wise, welcomed the card players. There were 13 tables of euchre and the prize winners were: Jadies' high, Mrs. Aaron Fisher; teen's high, Frank Thompson; ladies' low, Mrs. Hetsler; men's low, Wilfred Glazier; ladies' mystery prize, Mrs. Danny Uliddon '• and , men's mystery prize, Ray Wise. • The A.C.W. of St. James Church, will meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Alvin Dutot. The roll call word will be "love", Afternoon UCW holds meeting The afternoon unit of the Ontario Street United Church Women met in the church parlor Tuesday with 24 members present. Mrs. F. McGregor conducted the meeting. The worship service was taken by Mrs. C. Garrow, Mrs. M. Batkin presented the study book on China. Mrs. H. Murch entertained by giving readings. The Women's World Day of UCW meets The Evening Unit of Ontario St. United Church, Clinton, met in the church parlour this week with' 23 members present and paying dues. The Light of the World was the devotion theme, taken by Lois Elliott and Roberta Plumsteel. The Secretary and treasurer gave their annual reports, noting that seven home calls were made and 31 hospital calls, Edith Wright spoke on China. A potluck supper is planned for February 24. Lunch was served by group No. 9: Prayer will be held in the church Friday, March 7, it was announced. Mrs. E. B. bide will be in charge of the program for the March meeting and the October - group will provide lunch. The September group served lunch this week. its members are Mrs. 0. Popp, Mrs. W. Welsh, Mrs. M. Wiltse, Mrs. J. Merrill, Mis. C. Connell and Mrs. Fred Lobb. 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Mitchell, celebrates his nd bi da a Hur n ie 1� t o w A rth y � , near Clinton, tomorrow. • Born in Nay 'Township in 1867, he resided there until his parents moved to a farm in Tuekersmith, where his son, Stanley, still resides, When his father moved to ,a farm in Usborne Township 14 years later, Mr, Mitchell remained at the Tuckersmith home, He is still able to recall an old cheese factory located near the home, built in 1870 by Andrew Malcolm and closed in 1900. He also remembers construction of a railway through the area. In 1891 he married Elizabeth Rice of Cromarty who died in 1956 at the age of 83. They had celebrated their 64th wedding United Church • Despite inclement weather last Wednesday members of Hensall United Church gathered in the Fellowship Hall for their annual congregational dinner and business meeting. Following the dinner hour, Mrs. Vern Alderdice, president of the U.C.W., led in a rousing singsong with Mrs. J. C. Goddard at the piano. She also introduced Mrs. Robert' Simpson who showed colored slides of the recent trip which she and her husband took to Scotland. Pam Mickle played a piano instrumental and a solo, accompanied by Miss Greta Lammie, was sung by Sherry Trovers. The Rev. Harold F. Currie chaired the business portion of the evening with Clerk of the Congregation Edison Forest recording the minutes. Cecil Pepper, Chairman of the Committee of Stewards, presented the budget for 1969. Robert Reaburn, Chairman for the nominating committee presented the names of Robert Brodie. Mrs. Carl Passmore and Lloyd Ferguson to replace the retiring members on the committee of Stewards. The Board of Session remains as such until next January. Harvey Keys and Ross Veal were added to the list of ushers. Statistics showed 350 resident members of the church., Twenty young people were confirmed and 10 infants baptized last year. Fifteen funerals were held and 11 couples married. Personals Mrs. Inez McEwen while returning home from work last Friday evening had the misfortune to twist her ankle, fracturing a bone in her foot, which will be in a cast for a month. Mrs. McEwen is staying at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, RR 1, Hensall. Mrs. George Hess, who has spent the past two months with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McCloy and family, .at' Don Mills, returned home Sunday. anniversary together. ,Nirs. Carl (Gertrude) Stoneman, Mr. Mitchell has three of Cromarty; a son, Stanley; daughters, Mrs. Jarvis (Olive) seven grandchildren, fifteen Horton, Mrs. Melville (Edna) great -grandchildren and three Traguair, both of Hensall, and great-great•grandchildren. HURON CO-OPERATIVE MEDICAL SERYI�S offers to Resident* of Huron County Comprehensive Medical Coverege At Cost! --INDIVIDUAL and GROUP RATES AVAILABLE— Inquire to -day from: Robert McMilian, RR 2, Seaforth Peter Roy, Clinton Gordon Richardson. 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