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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-07-01, Page 2YOUR, AGENT WILL BE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS FROM SAT,, JULY 3 TO MON.,JULY 12 We request customers to check their needs now, ' and get supplies in prior to 'our holidays. PHONE 482-3873 26b HAROLD BLACK BY NIBS. IVES BRADNOCK Congratulations to a former resident of this village, Miss Vera Jane Craig of Lucan on being awarded the Clarinda Bailey Memorial Bursary at the Graduation exercises at the St, Joseph's Regional school of Nursing, London last week. Vera Jane is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Craig of Lucan and the granddaughter of Mr. William J. Craig of Auburn. Attending the graduation ceremony were Mr. William J. Craig and Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Allen, Mr, and Mrs. William H. Coatts and Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Mcllmurray of Flint, Michigan. A large crowd attended the 45th annual Memorial service at Ball's cemetery last Sunday afternoon, The registration guest book was in charge of Mrs. Gordon Taylor and Mrs. Frank Raithby. The service was in charge of the Knox United Church and their minister, Pastor Alfred Fry was in charge. Mrs. Norman Wightman, the church organist, was in charge of the music, Mr. Frank Raithby, chairman of the Trustee Board welcomed all to the service and thanked everyone for their co-operation: those in charge of the grounds and also those for their financial support. He thanked Mr. Harry Webster for the loan of his organ and also to the Arthur Funeral Home for the chairs. He announced the appointment of Mrs. Norman McDowell as the secretary-treasurer to follow the resignation of Mrs. Gordon Taylor who has served many years. Pastor Fry led the service assisted by Rev. Keith Stokes, rector of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Auburn. Pastor Fry chose for his message — "The certainty of Resurrection," Miss Nancy Anderson sang a solo — "The Lord is my Shepherd". The offering was received by members of the Trustee Board, William Wagner, Frank Raithby and Robert Turner Snell Reunion held at Londesboro The annual Snell Reunion was held at Londesboro on Saturday June 19, with 55 in attendance. A variety of races and sports were conducted for both young and old and a bountiful meal was served in the ball. The persons coming the greatest distance was a tie between Mr. and Mrs. Russell Thompson of Clarksburg and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boyle of Clarksburg. The youngest baby present was Laurie Jewett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Jewett of Clinton. The father with most grandchildren was George Walker of Wingham. The largest family present was Mr. and Mrs. John Snell's, Londesboro, Father with the best head of hair was Allen Bosman of Londesboro, Hattie Snell held the lucky ticket on the lawn chair. President, Don Snell gave a rousing recitation "The Wonders of Old" and the three sisters, Bonnie Jewitt, Barbara Bosman and Betty Snell sang three beautiful duets, "The Tumbling, Tumble Weed" and "Turn Around" and "Those Were the Days". The 1972 Reunion to be held in Londesboro on the third Saturday in June, The new president is Wilfred Walker of Wingham and the secretary-treasurer is Beatrice Welsh, Bayfield. Varna BY FRED McCLYMONT Members of South Huron County Loyal Orange Lodge and also members of the ladies' Orange Benevolent Association met on Sunday morning last, and led by the Clinton Fife and Drum Band paraded to the United Church. The service was in charge of the pastor, Rev. Murdock Morrison, who gave an inspiring message. The choir, under the leadership of Mrs, Douglas MeAsh, sang an anthem. Also, Mr. Peter Postill sang a solo. After the service, the local members of the Lodge served lunch in the Orange Hall. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered next Sunday, July 4, in the United Church. The Vacation Bible School will be held the last week of July in the United Church. Town Talk Two of Miss Lois Grasby's pupils were successful in the Grade 2 Theory examinations held recently by the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto. Rod Campbell obtained First Class Honours and Janet East, Honours, * * * The Treble Singers of Goderich are going to sing at Ontario Place on 'Friday, July 2, between 4 and 6 p.m, Mrs. Edna Wheeler and Mrs. C. Van Damme of Clinton are members of the choir and Miss Lois Grasby is the accompanist. A bus is going from Goderich (the Coach House) and, at the time of writing, a few seats were left. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Joe Forbes of Milngavie, Glasgow, Scotland, have just returned to their home after a visit here with their daughter, Mrs. Ivan Hoggart, and her family. • * While the Rose Show, sponsored by the Clinton Citizens' Horticultural Society, is still in our minds, we might be reminded of some of the things the society does. The flower bed in the centre of town by the radar screen is provided by them as are flowerbeds at the front of the hospital and the nurses' residence. The society also Provided. flowers for the planters at Clinton Public. school, Not only are the beds planted by the members, but they are weeded and kept up through the summer. They deserve a pat on the back for helping to beautify the town, * Tom Clapp, Associate Agricultural Representative, Huron County, will transfer to the position of Associate Agricultural Representative, Dundas County, effective August 1. Tom has been responsible for the co-ordination and development of County Dairy Management programs and the Feed Advisory Service. He enrolled over 20 dairy farmers on the Canfarm computerized monthly mail-in-record keeping system this year. From this group he organized an active Dairy Farm Management Club. Appointed to Huron in December, 1968, Tom worked closely with 4—H Agricultural Club leaders and members as well as the County Junior Farmers Association. He also had a special interest in the Farm Safety program. In the community, Tom was a member of the Clinton Kinsmen Club and coached the Midgets hockey team for the past two seasons. His wife, Jan, was a Public Health Nurse for the Huron County Health Unit. Tom will be associated with Doug Keys, Agricultural Representative, Dundas County, formerly of Seaforth, at the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food office in Winchester. ' BY MARG BUDD There is one local farmer who will be singing the praises of his neighbours for a long time. Because Mr, Peter Bos of R. R. 1, Clinton, is in hospital, the neighbours gathered on Monday with their balers, wagons and tractors to harvest the hay crop, It is good to hear of such friendly co-operation. Women's Institute studies education The Clinton Women's Institute met bn June 25 in the Agricultural Board Rooms, The President, Mrs. A. Popp, led in the opening exercises. The motto was taken by Mrs. Whittington, who spoke on "What Is Education?" Country school houses sent many important people out into the world. Children didn't lack exercise walking to and from school. All our experiences are in education. Not much religious education is taught anymore in public schools. Mrs. Russell Colclough gave a talk on "Canada Day". Canada is something we are building and we are doing our own thinking. To be a good citizen all should take on maturity and do our part, such as voting in our country's elections. She mentioned the Queen's visit to Manitoba, the Royal Family at British Columbia's Centennial opening and Pierre Elliot Trudeau's wedding to Margaret Sinclair. Mrs. Wilfred Colclough gave a report on the District Annual held in Londesborough, May 31. Mrs. Cecil Elliott gave the report for the afternoon session. Next year the District Annual will be held in Wingham. 15 cents per member is to be sent to the District Treasurer to help sponsor our foster child. An imaginary bake sale collection is to be taken at the September meeting. The Annual Picnic and Grandmothers' Day is to be held July 22 in the Clinton Community Park. Members are asked to bring something for a pantry sale to the picnic. Mrs. C. Holland and Mrs. C. Elliott are to arrange for a date and place for a bus trip in August. The meeting closed with the singing of "God Save The Queen". VACATION SPECIALS r :otmvtt i-m-o-,,arttzr FOR SUMMER DRIVING &AFTER. 111 I I I 14 1968 PLYMOUTH FURY II Iwo door hard top, radio, -v-a, automatic, this one owner very clean car has only t5,000 mites. Licence }(42100 ONLY $2095 1968 CHEVROLET BELAIR Sedan, 6 cylinder, automatic, radio, licence K42,084 ONLY 1875 1967 PLYMOUTH STATIONWAGON 6 cylinder automatic, radio, ready for holidays. Licence X I 7824 ONLY 9245 1967 DELUX VOLKSWAGEN Radio, loW mileage, Ticnece K41435 ONLY $895 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA Two door herd top, V-8, automatic trantmissibri, radio. Licence K42660 ONLY 9145 atT MURPHY CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DEALER 64 -Huron Rd. Clinton, 482-9473 "When it comes to keeping your money sorted out, nothing beats a P.C.A." says Red Merriman "A Royal Bank Personal Chequing Account is the easiest, most convenient and econo- mical way we know for you to keep tabs on your money and take care of personal and household bills. You can write cheques when you want to, you keep a handy record of all payments and we send you a regular state- ment plus all your cancelled cheques, so you know exactly where you stand. So if paying bills and figuring out what you've got in the bank gets you all confused, come in and see us. A Royal Bank Personal Chequing Account will straighten you out in a hurry." Community Corner The summer programmes of the Clinton Recreation Committed are in full swing novv. Swimming lessons are beginning, the wading pool is in use and there is roller skating in the arena. There's plenty of activity for the youngsters just coming out of school. 2 Clinton News-Record, Thursday, July 1, 1971 Former Auburn resident wins bursary at St. Joseph's superintendent of the grounds. Guests were present from Guelph, Seaforth, Stratford, Mitchell, Brantford, Kitchener, London and many neighbouring places. The regular meeting of the United Church Women of Knox United Church was held in the Sunday School room of the church last Wednesday evening. The meeting was opened by music played by Mrs. James Jackson. The hymn "0 Lord of Life" was sung followed by the scripture lesson read by Mrs. Elliott Lapp. Meditation was given by Mrs. Ross Robinson followed by prayer. A solo, "Amazing Grace" was sung by Mrs. Gordon Chamney accompanied by Mrs. Donald Haines. The offering was received by Mrs. William Dodd and Mrs. Norman McDowell and dedicated with prayer by Mrs. Jack Armstrong, Mrs. Stanley Ball introduced the guest speaker, the health nurse from Goderich. She showed pictures and told about their work with all ages of people in the county. Mrs. Dorothy Grange thanked her. The hymn, "Take my life" was sung followed by prayer by Mrs. Jack Armstrong. Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer read a poem and took over the business period. Following this a dainty lunch ROYAL BAN K. -the helpful bank CLINTON - 482.-9735 was served by the members of Unit 2. Visitors at the home of Mr, andMrs. Ed Davies over the weekend were Mr, and Mrs. Fred Widerneir, Mr. and Mrs, Min Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Redford, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Sippell, all of Stratford and Mr, and Mrs. Herb Monck, Pauline and Lawrence of London. Mrs, Myrtle Munro and Mrs, Beth Lansing visited . last Thursday with the former's cousins, Mrs. Alex Ebert and Mrs. George Grant at Wallaceburg. EATON'S APPLIANCE SALE FROST FREE REFRIGERATOR 14.9 CU. FT. 31 9.95 AUTOMATIC REFR I GERATOR 10.21 CU. 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