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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1969-03-13, Page 1010 Clinton News-Ree9rci, Tht rsday, March 13, 105$ Hospital •auxiliary hears 'encouraging' reports Members of the Clinton .Hospital Auxiliary heard most encouraging reports at their March meeting, held in the Nurses' Rssidenee. President Ruth McLean opened the meeting with prayer,. Mrs. L. Paul Walden, acting secretary, read minutes and correspondence. The membership report, presented by Mrs. Doug Bartliff in the absence of the convenor Mrs. Clarence Trott, showed a registration of 315 members to date. Mr. E. W. Ryan reported a successful launching of the Vanishing Parties, proceeds of $171.85 having been turned in to date. Buying committee chairman, Mrs, Brock Olde, informed the ladies of the committee's extensive research into securing appropriate fireproof drapery for the nursery windows in the hospital. Mrs. Orville , Engelstad expressed appreciation to the ladies of the Legion Auxiliary for "pushing" the travelling cart during March, The flower cart in the hospital vestibule is being received well; the convenor Mrs. Ryan, is kept busy replacing the attractive arrangements. The nominating committee Clintonian club works on quilt Nineteen members attended the meeting of the Clintonian Club held March 6 in the Town Hall. The president, Mrs. Hartley Monaghan, conducted the meeting, Mrs. Leppington displayed a lovely flower garden quilt top, which the workcommittee had finished. It will be quilted this week at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Butler. Mrs. Russell Colclough gave the minutes of the last meeting. Several thank -you notes were read for flowers and cards received. Two articles . for the Dutch auction, were auctioned off by Mrs. Russell Colclough. Mrs. Mullholland and Mrs. Effie Finlay won the articles. Several calls were reported on sick and shut ins.h r 9-- It was decided to hold the April meeting in the Town Hall. Mrs. George Glazier and Mrs. Harold Adams to bring articles for Dutch auction and to look after program. Meeting closed and a few games of cards were enjoyed. Give generously to the 1969 Heart Fund. TROPHIES ANY FiGURE, STYLE AND SPORT 112 PRICE TMs it3i, " High, Solid Walnut Trophy Regularly Sells For 7.40 OUR PRICE 3.70 This is just One of dozens of trophies on display All at half price. Write be Phone Collett for Free Catalogue N.' T. , Ormandy JEWELLERY 'ow Squbr, Goatrklh was instructed to fill the vacant officesof vice president and conyenor of the Penny Bale, Mrs, Ken Wood reported the Clinton Guides and Brownies had made Valentine Day favours for the hospital meal trays. Any group wishing to provide favours for any sPecific day is invited to contact Mrs.Wood at 482-7744. The report of the forthcoming craft and hobby exhibition was presented by Mrs. Doug Bartliff. She and her convenor Mrs. Q, Engelstad have planned to stage the event at Wesley -Willis United Church on Ftlday April, 25 and Saturday, .April 26. A raffle for an arm chair will be held in conjunction with the show. There is still space for several more hobbieists and for craftsmen, If interested, please contact one of the convenors, Following adjournment, the. ladies enjoyed a sociable half hour. Horticulturists list executive A typographical error resulted in a mixup when the new executive of the Clinton Citizen's Horticultural Society was announced several weeks ago. Miss Luella Johnston is honorary president and Mrs. Frank Fingland is immediate past president. Other officers include Mrs. Charles Nelson, president; Mrs. Don Pullen, second vice- president; Mrs. Brock Olde, secretary; and Mrs. Ron McCann, treasurer. The post of first vice-president is vacant. Directors serving two-year term: Mrs. Neville Forbes, Mrs. Mary Epps, Mrs. W. J. Counter, Mrs. Ceriel Van Damme and Charles Cook. Directors serving a one-year. term: Stewart Middleton, Mrs. Stewart Middleton, Mrs Harry Ball, Miss Dorothy Marquis and Miss Edna Jamieson. LOBA card party A card party held recently by the L.O.B.A. in the Orange Hall was well attended. Winners were as follows?"" Trod s'Y high; X1VIted Melinda Nivins, ladies lone hands, Barbara Hattin and ladies' low, Mrs. M. Wiltse. Gentlemen's high, Mr. Fisher; gentlemen's lone hands, Mait Falconer and gentlemen's low, Tom O'Connell. Draw was won by Bruce Norman. Weather 1969 1968 11I LOW 81 LOW Mar. 4 '26 8 35 10 5 30 6 35 22 6 33 16 26 12 7 24 -3 32 •-3 8 32 5 48 16 9 28 10 45 34 10 27 17 39 34 Snow .21/2" Snow 1" Rain .61" Curiously . enough, it is Benjamin Franklin, the great American statesman and. inventor who established the first Canadiam post offices in Montreal, Quebec, and Three Rivers. • HAZEL COLLINS BiLL BOISSEY Hazel Collins, RR 3,Clinton and Bill Boussey of Shipley Street, Clinton, both students at Central Huron Secondary School, were winners of the Lions International district public speaking contest held in Wingham last Friday, The two will advance to the semi-finals in Angus next month and have a chance of going on to the Ontario -Quebec competition in Ottawa. Their success in the preliminary contest in Blyth and the district match in Wingham have already added to the school's trophy collection. Legion Hall is painted The Clinton Legion Hall auditorium has been freshly painted and its drapes cleaned and fireproofed, it was noted at the monthly meeting of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies' Auxiliary on Monday. The downstairs lounge will be painted in the future. The meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Dennis Bisback, who said the members have a busy spring schedule with many banquets to cater and card parties, dances and bowling tourneys to attend. Anyone who wishes to participate in the mixed tournament April 19 in Kincardine is asked to call Mrs. Black or yrs. MacDonald. The auxiliary agreed to contribute to the March of No one injured in five crashes Five auto accidents in the Clinton district were reported last week by Ontario Provincial Police, Goderich detachment. None of the crashes involved injuries, police said. Last Saturday, on County Road 3 in Tuckersmith Township, west of County Road 12, there was a collision involving cars driven by George A. Maxwell; Hensall and Robert Watson ; ,of Seaforth, Total 'u'a`i "ag a5' es't`i a'Pfet1 ag $190: "' Walter ,T. Orc'of Bayfield had an accident Tuesday March 4 on the Bayfield Concession, east of Highway 21, and damage to the truck he was driving was estimated at $1,600. Two Goderich drivers were involved in a collision Monday, March 3, on Highway 8 east of Benmiller. Drivers were identified as Bruce W. Utley of 116 Wolfe St., Goderich, and Orville Rodges, RR 1. Goderich. One of the vehicles was a truck, the other an auto. Damage was estimated at $825 total. A minor crash on County Road 12, four -tenths of a mile south of Concession 4 in McKillop Township resulted in $125 damage on Sunday March 2 to cars driven by James W. Finlayson, RR2, Seaforth, and William Raymond Chambers, RR 4, Wingham. Wedding Pictures JERVIS STUDIO Phone 482-7006 4 - H ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Lucknow 4-H Calf Club; Dungannon 4-H Beef Calf Club; Dungannon 4-H Dairy Calf Club; Lucknow 4-11 Grain Corn Club; at Ashfield Central School, Monday, March 17th, 1969, 2:15 p.m. Blyth-Belgrave 4-H Beef Calf Club; Blyth 4-11 Dairy Calf Club; Blyth 4-11 Grain Corn Club; at Blyth Memorial Hall, Tuesday, March 18th, 2:15 p.m. Duron County Hog Producers' 4.11 Swine Club - Gilt and Market Hog; • at O.D.A.F, Board Room, Clinton, Wednesday, March 19th, 8:30 p.m. Enrolment for special 4-11 elubs such at Engineering, Electric, Tractor, Forage, White Bean, can be made at any of the above meetings. You may also enroll by sending your application form to the Ontario bepartntent of Agriculture and Food, Box 159, Clinton, All boys and girls who have reached their 12th birthday by January 1st, 1969, and have "not reached their 21st birthday by becember 31st, 1969, are invited to join One- of neof these clubs. HURON COUNTY 4,H AGRICULTURAL CLU[ LEADERS' ASSOCIATION Dimes and to continue with lunches for Saturday night socials. Mrs, William Harris won the attendance draw. A penny sale and lunch followed the meeting. It was planned tentatively to have Mrs. Judy Williams exhibit her line of clothing after , the April meeting. Jnilled fila days A young man from Goderich received a iaf sentence and a sailor was fined after the two pleaded guilty Os assault charges, stemming, from a' Clinton street fight .last month, according to town Police, Appearing .before Jude Glenn flays in Provincial COWS in Clinton last week, Douglas Bowers, 18, of Goderich, received a five-day jail sentence for assault with actual bodily harm. Ralph Gillis, 21, of IIMCS Nipigon paid a $75 fine for common assault. The altercation took place on Albert Street at or near Princess Street in mid-aftern4Qn February 18, Two unidentified Clinton youths were hurt. One had a fractured nose, the other a fractured hand, police said. Johanrias H. Leppington of RR 3, Clinton, was fined $125 for violating laws against possession of liquor by minors. Archie D. Fleet of Orange Street, Clinton, was fined $40 for careless driving. Mr. Fleet was involved in an auto accident here on January 13, James Britton of CFB Clinton, driver of an auto which crashed into a Victoria Street apartment building early one morning last month, was penalized $20 for improper passing. In Provincial Court at Goderich on Monday, ' Gerald for Clinton fi.h Fedorak of Bow Island, Alberta, paid a $35 fine for careless. driving. He was charged aftar :a minor crash on. Matilda. Street March 8. Harley Hemingway of Calgary, Alberta, was fined $30 for Possessing liquor in .a place other than his home. Steven Rathwell .of Ii Ti, 2, ,Bayfield, involved in an auto accident at Gibbings and Rattenbury Streets, Clinton, on February 6, paid a fine of $15 for failing to atop at a stop sign, 125 in church OP ny More than 125 ladies, braved cold March winds to attend the World Day of PraYer Service in the Ontario Street United Church, Clinton, last Friday. Mrs. L, Hibbert spoke on the world-wide theme, "Growing Together in Christ." Mrs. G. James, with string accompaniment, favoured with a solo and at intervals during the service sang the African spiritual, "Kum Ba Yah." MEN'S WORK BOOTS Great Discount Prices Ray's Shoe Repair. cuNroN rustic HOSPITAL ANNUAL MEETING MONDAY,MARCH 24,196' at 8:00 p.m. CLINTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS (1) Receive and consider the Annual Reports of the Hospital for the year ended Qecember. 31st, 1968. (2) Elect five Governors for a period of two years. (8) Appoint Auditors for the ensuing year. (4),Transact all such other business as may properly come before the meeting, (5) To be eligible to vote, all members must pay the annual membership fee of $5. ALL CITIZENS - ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. TO ATTEND. Dated at Clinton, Ontario this 12th day of March, 1969 By Order of the Board. J. H. Murphy, PR ESIDENT. 11, 12b SPECIAL SCRATCH''NDDENT SLIGHT IMPERFECTIONS IN CABINETS. SALE THE HOOVER WASHER/SPIN DRYER IS THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SELLING WASHING MACHINE ansini COMPACT AND PORTABLE EFFICIENT! Washes and spin drys 6 pounds in 8 minutes. Spin dry one load while another washes.