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/ • Women- s institutes bold rally.
Miss Diane Oke, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Boss Oke, '3,
Exeter was the .winner of the
Huron County Scholarship, Mrs,
Larry Wheatley announced at
the 17th Huron County Rally
held on Monday, October 6 at
Dungannon United Chinch. As
Diane is attending the University
of Waterloo where she is taking a
four year honor course to
become a social worker, her
mother accepted the certificate
and cheque and thanked the
members who made this.
PoSsible.
The morning session was
conducted by Mrs. Andrew
Straughan president of Huron,
West District. Mrs. J. J. Ryan of
Dungannon was in charge of
registration.
After the opening exercises
with Mrs. Gordon Finnigan as
organist, Mrs. Wilmer Rutledge
of Dungannon welcomed the
112 delegates from all over the
county. Greetings were brought
by Mrs. Lyle Murray of Lakelet,
president of Huron East and
Miss Ruth Skinner of Exeter,
vice-president of Huron South.
The minutes were read by the
secretary Mrs. 0. Popp of
Clinton and accepted. She gave
the treasurer's report and the
auditors, Mrs. Charles Nelson
and Mrs. Art Groves had their
report read. Mrs. William
Humphrey of Walton gave the
secretary's report for Huron
East, Mrs. Newell ' Geiger of
Exeter for Huron South and
Mrs. Graham McNee of
Dungannon for Huron West.
The Children's Aid bursary
report was read by Mrs. Cecil
Blake of Dungannon and stated
that the bursary was $518 this
year and will be used by Huron
C.A.S. to further someone's
education.
Mrs. Gordon Finnigan played
an organ solo.
Mrs. 0. Popp secretary of the
Huron County Historical Society
reported on the activities of the
organization. She urged all
Branches to make their curators •
members of the Society and
keep the interest up. She stated
that curators should report to
the Branches about upcoming
meetings and urge their members
to attend. Mrs. Tait Clark of RR
3, Goderich reported that more
church and school histories are
wanted for the archive room at
the • Huron County Museum.
Both ladies asked that. a good
representation be at the next
meeting in MacKay Hall,
Goderich on October 27 .to hear
Peter MPEwan give the history
of Salt.
Mrs. Susan Wheatley, home
economist for Huron County,
gave a report of her work stating
that 668 girls completed Cottons
may be smart, 680 girls in Meat
in the Menu, and it is anticipated
that over 800 will complete the
new fall project — Needlecraft.
The senior program will be The
Main Dish makes the Meal.
A display of crafts was given
by the branches of the Huron
WestDistrict. Mrs. Frank
Raithby spoke on the articles
made by Mrs. Thomas Lawlor
for the Auburn Branch. Mrs.
William Holland spoke on the
large display from Clinton, Mrs.
Olive Boss modelled a wool cape
which was 125 years old, Mrs.
Alvin Kerr showed a quilt done
with liquid embroidery for the
Dungannon branch, Mrs. Charles
Johnston and Mrs. Roy Easom
of Blyth spoke on their exhibit
of Japanese embroidery, pillow
cases and hanging baskets of
artificial flowers. Mrs. Ivan
Wightman of Belgrave showed a
crocheted lace tablecloth, rag
dolls, quilt, a painted picture, an
antique bonnet and a small old
ruffle iron. Mrs. A. Straughan of
Goderich showed an antique
biscuit jar and a liquid
embroidery luncheon cloth.
After a lunch, served by the
members of the Dungannon
W.I., the afternoon session was
held and chaired by the county
chairman, Mrs. Wes Bradnock of
Auburn. A devotional period
was conducted by minister of
the church, Rev. R.
McClenaghan, who chose for his
message — Obedience. Mrs. Tom
Allen of, Londesboro ' played
several numbers on her
accordion and the collection was
received by the St. Helens
Branch.
The guest speaker of the
afternoon was Mrs. Sam Argyle
of Goderich and she was
introduced by Mrs. A.
Straughan. She spoke on flower
arranging and showed how to
make six arrangments with what
you have in your own garden.
She was thanked by Mrs.
Graham McNee for her beautiful
arrangments.
In the business period it was
decided to drop the office of
chairman for the county and go
back to the district presidents to
lead the rally. It was also
decided to again support the
C.A.S, bursary of .50 cents per
member to buy a suitable book
to preserve pictures and write
ups of scholarship winners in the
county, It is hoped more
information on these girls will be
made available for this new
book. Mrs. Norman' Clairmont
spoke on Huronyiew birthday
parties and invited all to the
bazaar (held on Oct. 8th).
In the election of new officers
which was conducted by Mrs.
Wheatley, Mm. Garnet Hicks,
RR 3, Exeter was named the
new secretary-treasurer to follow
Mrs. Otto Popp of Clinton who
has served six years and auditors
elected were Mrs. R. Weaver and
Mrs. W. Hodgins of Crediton. An
invitation to hold the 1970
Rally in South Huron was given
by Miss Ruth Skinner of Exeter.
Mrs. James Johnston of Bluevale
gave the courtesies and the
meeting was closed with the
Queen.
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JOHN T. McKN IGHT
John Thomas McKnight, a
lifelong local resident,- died at
Clinton Public Hospital on Sept.
29 after a four-week illness, He
was 91 years old and was a
resident of Huronview.
Mr. McKnight was born on
July 11, 1878 in Hullett
Township, son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. John McKnight, and
was married in 1900 to the
former Emma Carter, now
deceased. He was a member of
Ontario Street United Church.
Survivors include two sons,
Lenard and Glen, both of
Exeter; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd
(Isabel) Batkin of Clinton; nine
grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren.
The funeral service was held
at Ball Funeral Home with the
Rev. H. W. Wonfor officiating.
Burial was in Clinton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dean
McKnight of Exeter, Howard
Weir of Detroit, Don Gravett of
Hanover, Everett Thompson of
Walkerton and Dave
McCutcheon of Brussels. All are
Mr. McKnight's grandsons.
Flower bearers were Paul
McKnight of Exeter and Harold
Stanbury of Goderich.
PERSONALS
Rey. William Fingland of
Niagara Falls and Mrs. Frank
Fingland of Clinton visited
recently with Miss Margaret
Jackson.
Mr, and Mrs. Wes Phillips of
St. Thomas visited recently with
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davies and
accompanied them on a trip to
the Muskoka district.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vincent of
Bluevale and Miss A. Laidlaw
and Miss 'M. Laidlaw of
Whitechurch visited one day last
week with Miss Margaret
Jackson.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines
returned last Friday evening
from a two week's vacation in
the Maritime provinces,
Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison
of Tillsonburg visited last
Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Davies.
Honor Students from this area
who visited Ottawa last week
were Miss Betty Moss, Miss
Shelley Grange, Larry Chamney,
Murray Wightman, Raymond
Hildebrand, Dana Bean, and Bill "
Empey.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davies spent
Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs.
R. R. Jelly.
We are pleased to report that
Mr. Ross Robinson was able to
come home last Wednesday and
is convalescing at his home after
a month in Goderich hospital.
Mrs. Ralph Munro returned
home on Friday after two weeks
with her son Bob, Mrs.
Youngblut, Susan and Bruce at
Scarborough. They brought her
home and remained for the
weekend.
Recent visitors with Mr. and
Mrs, Maitland Allen were Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Mcllmurray and
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Coates of
Flint, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Vardon of London, Mr.
Kenneth Cameron of Lucknow,
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Robinson of
Clinton and Mrs. Orval Phillips
and daughter Miss Helen Phillips
of Mitchell.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen and
Barbara of Agincourt and Mrs.
Lela Ball of Clinton were
Saturday visitors with Mrs.
Sidney Lansing.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cope,
Sheila and Carol of London
visited last Saturday with Mr.
and Mrs. Kenneth McDougall
and Allan.
Sunday visitors with Mrs.
Sidney Lansing were Mr. and
.1Tirs. Loran Peter, Connie,
Marian and Sandra of liervie.
We are sorry to report that
Mrs, Bert Craig is a patient in
Clinton hospital where she
underwent surgery. We wish her
a speedy recovery.
Saturday visitors with Mr, and
Mrs. Thomas Johnston and Miss
Laura Phillips were Miss Isabel
Fox of Blyth, Mrs. Lorne
McDonald of Seaforth, Miss
MyrtleI Phillips of Goderich and
Mrs. Carmen Brindley of
Benmiller.
Mrs. Harry Arthur and her
mother, Mrs. Elmer Keller of
Dublin visited relatives in Port
Burwell one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton
Robertson of Copper Cliff spent
the weekend with her parents
Mr. and. Mrs. William Straughan
and his father Mr. J. J.
Robertson at Huronview. The
Robertsons are returning from a
trip to the British Isles.
, ZELLA McDONALD
Auburn friends were sorry to
learn last week of the sudden
death of Miss Zella McDonald in
Toronto. She was born in
Auburn on Feb. 15, 1887 and
left Auburn in 1912 for
Toronto. She is survived by two
nieces, Mrs. Fred (Jean) Bobk of
Smithville, and Mrs. J. C.
(Marjorie) Raeburn of Toronto.
KNOX UCW
The monthly meeting of the
United Church Women of Knox
United Church was held on
October 1 in the Sunday school
room of the church. Unit One
was in charge and Mrs. Kenneth
McDougall presided.
After the opening hymn, the
scripture lesson, Luke 7;1 to 10
verses was read by Mrs,
Lawrence Plaetzer. The
meditation was taken by Mrs,
McDougall and was followed by
prayer.
A solo was sung by Miss
Nancy Anderson accompanied
on the piano by Mrs. Gordon
Gross,. The offering was received
by Mrs. Robert Tiirner and Mrs.
James. Jackson. A reading was
given by Mrs, Norman McDowell
and a piano solo was played by
Mrs. Robert J. Phillips.
Mrs, Stewart Ament
introduced the guest speqcer,
Miss Clare McGowan of
Goderich, who gave an
interesting account and showed.
pictures of her trip to the Holy
Land. Mrs. Sidney Lansing
thanked Miss McGowan.
Mrs, Qliver Anderson took
charge of the business part of
the meeting.
The minutes were adopted as
read by the secretary, Mrs. Albert
McFarlane,' The correspondence
was read by Miss Margaret
Jackson and the benediction was
pronounced by Mrs. Fry. Lunch
was served by members of Unit
One and a social hour enjoyed,
Holniesville 4-H
The Nimble Thimbles, Clinton
4-}1 girls' homemaking club, held
its fourth and fifth meetings at
Janet McClinchey's home.
Minutes were read by Nan
Gibbings,
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