HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-08-05, Page 2"Tremendous" was the word
used by hundreds who visited
the First Lucknow Craft Festival,"-
sponsored by the Lucknow
Agricultural Society with an
estimated crowd of 7000 people.
Signatures in the guest books
prepared by Mrs. Oliver
McCharles, are recorded from
Alberta, California, Florida,
Michigan, Victoria, B. C., New
Jersey, Maryland, North Bay,
Atlanta, Georgia, Quebec,
Sydney, Australia, England,
Nova Scotia, Welland, Colorado,
Texas, Connecticut, Manitoba
Chicago, Saskatchewan, every
city and town in Ontario,
hundreds from Toronto,
London, Sarnia and Kitchener.
No actual count could be
made for not everyone paid
Exeter has a blind sign
painter and he's quite a guy
says the Times—Advocate:
You don't hear the word
invincible much these days. Vet
this is the word that sticks ih
your mind after you've talked
to Don Webster.
The well known, Exeter. Sign
painter seems to have an
unconquerable spirit that
nothing can destroy or defeat,
Don Webster's Signs are
familiar landmarks hi this part of
the world where his highway bill
beards, plastic electric and truck
signs are seen by thousands of
people passing through Exeter
and the surrounding territory of
about 25 miles,
To be a successful sign
designer it IS assumed, besides a
natural ability for design and
toter, one would require an
average amount of eyesight.
Don Webster is unique. He is
blind, arid, according to statistics
from the Canadian National
Institute for the Blind, he is the
only one of his kind in Canada,
How does he do it? Well, it's
not easy.
"It's pretty tricky," he
admits, "but, of course, I've had
practice."
About ,..five years ago, when
clatters told him he was losing
his sight, he began to -Ivo* out a
system whereby he could still do
the work which he enjoys so
much.
"The colors and lettering are
easy," he points out, "because
my two sign painters are
professionals and understand
what I want. The hig"tricit is to
get them to understand the
design I have in my Mind. A line,
half an inch off, could spoil the
whole effect."
titifig chalk and blackboard
he strikes a point on the board
with the index finger of his left
hand. Using that point for a
starting position, he quickly
sketches the diagram of the sign.
Drawing square, rectangle,
oblong, octagon, round or oval
shapes, he expertly creates
visually what he sees clearly, but
only, in his mind.
His employees then transport
his ideas to the large sighs that
are sold to many area firms and
companitS.
Den moved to Exeter from
Forest in 1949, He married in
1960 and Donna, who tone
from Strathroy, has been his
devoted helpmate since then.
His first sign painting shop
was opened in 1960 in a tiny
room behind Erstnan"s Bakery.
Trade proved good and in 1965
he moved to the large workshop
and office he constructed on"
Victoria Street,
Business was flourishing when
fate lowered the boom on him
and he 'commented to lose his
sight in 1967. A gradual process,
it left him completely sightless
about one and a half years ago.
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GET INCREASES
Wingham police will get a
raise, reports the
Advance—Times:
Contract negotiations for
1971-72 for Wingham Town
Police were completed and
ratified Thursday morning.
Police Committee chairman
William Harris issued a statement
indicating Corporal Ron Zimmer
and Constable's Doug Foxtori
and Ed Daer Would receive a 15
per cent increase in salaries for
1971 and a further increase of 8
per cent ih 1972,
'The clauses in the agreement
concerning 1911 call fer
42-hour week and the town to
embroidered chantilly lace
bedice and triple puff sleeve.
Her chapel-length veil was edged
with matching lace and held in
place by a crown of embroidered
chantilly lace. She carried a
mixed nosegay of blue
cornflower, pink sweetheart
roses, white stephanotis and
baby's breath with trailing blue
. ribbons.
The maid of honour, Miss
Brenda Archambault, wore a
floor-length gown of blue
crystalette with empire waist
and short flared sleeve.
Bridesmaids were Miss Debbie
Johnston, sister of the bride;
Miss Wendy Caldwell and Miss
Vicki Finch. They wore
floor-length gowns of blue and
green flowered crepe de chine
styled similar to the maid of
honour. The attendants each
carried baskets of mixed flowers.
The flowergirl was Miss
Donna Johnston, cousin of the
bride. Her dress and flowers
were the same as the
bridesmaids,
Mr. Richard Clark was best
man. Guests were ushered to
their seats by Mr. Peter Black,
brother of the groom; Mr. James
Robinson, cousin of the bride;
and Mr. Richard Wood, cousin
of the bride.
Following the wedding a
dinner and dance was held at the
Auburn Community Hall where
the bride's mother received
guests. She chose a pale blue
crepe dress with white and pink
accessories and wore a corsage of
pink carnations. Assisting her
was the groom's mother, Mrs.
Harold Black, wearing a deep
mauve polyester crepe dress with
matching accessories, and a
corsage of mauve tinted white
carnations.
For a honeymoon, to be
spent in the Western United
States, the bride changed to a
white-bordered, lace pant suit
with white and hot pink
accessories. She wore a corsage
of pink sweetheart roses.
The couple are residing at RR
4 Clinton. The bride, a graduate
of Stratford Teachers' College,
will be on the staff at Clinton
Public School, and the groom is
With the Ontario Hydro at
Clinton.
Prior to her marriage the
bride was feted at several events.
A shower was given by Mrs.
David Middleton, Clinton, for.
neighbours and friends. A
relative shower was held at the
home of Mrs. James Johnston,
Listowel, assisted by Mrs. Jack
Johnston. Mrs. Steven Maguire,
Clinton, entertained at a shower
for relatives and friends, and
Miss Brenda Archambault,
Auburn, held a shower for
girlfriends of the bride.
The groom's parents
entertained the bridal party at
their home following the
wedding rehearsal.
The bride and groom had the
honour of having five
grandmothers in attendance, one
of them being the great
grandmother of the bride, Mrs,
James Taylor of Wingham. Other
guests were present from
Goderich, Willowdale, Seaforth,
St, Pauls, Wingham, Belgrave,
Auburn, Lucknow, Waterloo,
Brussels, Teeswater, Oil Springs,
Listowel, Toronto, Kitchener,
Londesboro, and the Clinton
area.
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"THE FR KNC1LY CHURCH"
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8th
11:00 a.nn, — Morning Worship
and Junior Congregation,
(Wesley-Willis congregation will worship in Ontario St,
Church until the end of August)
Sermon Subject: "THE MEANING OF SUFFERING"
Rev, A, J, Mowatt
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Wesley-Willis United Church,
Clinton, was the setting for the
marriage of Donna Marie, eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth A. Johnston, Clinton,
and Mr. Gary Melvin Black, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Black,
Clinton.
The church was decorated
All Nations are on a 'collision
course with God which even the
United Nations is powerless to
prevent, more than 12,000
persons were told Sunday at the
conclusion of a convention of
Jehovah's Witnesses.
K.A. Little of Toronto,
manager of the Canadian branch
of r, the Watch, Tower Society,
said the nations are on the
march to Armageddon—a war
involving Jesus Christ and his
heavenly forces against Satan
and his followers.
"This much can be unerringly
said according to the Bible's
timetable and according to
world events in fulfillment of
Bible prophecy," he said.
with blue and white gladioli and
white mums for the candlelight
ceremony. Rev. Dr. A. J.
Mowatt officiated and Mr. Lorn
Dotterer was organist.
The bride, given in marriage
by her father, designed and
fashioned her floor-length gown
of white crystalette with
prophecy clearly points out that
worldly organizations, including
the UN, will be unable to repel
the divine onslaught." Only
those who place themselves on
the side of the Creator, Jehovah
God, and on the side of his
kingdom by Christ will be able
to survive the collision, he said.
"Nationalistic self—interest"
to four young lads from
Burlington, created a lot of
interest as they sold their wares
calling themselves the Stone Age
Kids.
Perhaps they had more
money clear than most as they
had very little expense. They
had fun and wanted to be back
next year, bat with one
understanding — that they have
the same spot.
The oldest exhibitor was
from Haldimaid County, a dear
old lady over 90 with tables
cloths and bed spreads for
display — hand crocheted and
insisted on issuing cheques for
space to exhibit their handwork.
A space of two feet sold by
Mrs. McCharles from her table,
beautiful, frail, but so artistic.
The Frontiersmen did a job
on security and created an
attraction as Well.
Baked goods, preserves and
produce sold quickly and
indicates the need for a farmers
market in Lucknow.
The space for next year's
Festival (if there is to' be one) —
is completely sold out, if
mquests for such are any
indicatiOn.
Every booth owner this year
with the exception of two
indicated their desire to return
next year and in most cases to
the same area allotted to them
this year.
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79' /01'
Hickory trees only grow in
Canada along the Lower Great
Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
consent of the governed".
1) Total power is in the
government, and the government
may deny any ptivilege to the
people, even when it is granted
to them by the "constitution"
or other laws.
2) Anyone who is simply
suspected of being different may
be arrested and held without any
chance to clear himself.
3) The ruling power defines
loyalty, and criticism of a
governmental ruling may be,
itself, cause for charging treason.
4} People are worth only
what they "produce", so that a
person of wealth or education is
good, and a person who is in
need of welfare or governmental
aid is bad, except for subsidies
and hand-outs to big business.
5) In all totalitarian systems;
the military is the real power.
6) Freedom of press, religion
or assembly ate denied.
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Lucknow craft festival a huge success
ALBERT BOND HARM FIK
Albert Bond Habkirk of
Meaford Ontario, died July 25,
1971 in Owen Sound General
and Marine Hospital. He was 70
years of age.
He was born in Seaforth on
Dec. 24, 1894, the son of the
late Matthew and Margaret
liabirk. He married Bella Hunter
on Feb, 6, 1924. She
predeceased him in 1965.
He spent most of his life in
Clinton and the surrounding
area, working as a labourer and
for Ontario Hydro. He had been
a resident of Meaford for the last
10 years,
During his yearstr in Clinton he
was affiliated with the Ontario
Street United Church.
He is survived by two sons,
Ross and Roy and two daughters
Gladys and Lois Habkirk, all of
Meaford. Also surviving is one
brother, Arthur of Mississauga.
One sister and one brother
predeceased him.
Funeral services took place
from the Ball Funeral Home,
Clinton on July 28, with the
Rev. H.W. Wonfor of Clinton
officiating. Interment was in
Clinton cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wilfred
Denornme, Roy Wheeler, J.B.
Holmes, Jim Turner, Harry
Watkins, Lewis Dutot,
Flowerbearers were Tommy
Morgan, and Bradley Dutot,
great nephews.
Friends and relatives attended
from Mississauga, Milton,
Kitchener, St. Thomas, London,
Hayde Park, Ridgetown and
Exeter.
Mr, Little delivered the public
address, "When All Nations
Collide, Head On, with God."
Witnesses from three provinces
and more than 20 states
attended the five-day "Divine
Name" district convention at
Western Fair grounds.
The speaker said divine
admission nor did everyone sign
the guest book as at times during
the two days although there
seemed to be plenty of room in
the arena during the preparation
— there was only room to keep
going with the crowd or be left
standing in one place.
Many Exhibitors offered to
pay for space next year. Several
pay 50 per cent of
hospitalization plan eost. Next
year the hears will be reduced to
40 and the municipality will
assume 75 per cent of
hospitalization costs,
It was also agreed that the
nien Will be eligible for three
weeks vacation with pay after
eight years of service.
The contract regarding Chief
James Miller was signed sortie
weeks ago,
As has been the case in
several municipalities, the Huron
County Police Association acted
on behalf of the Wingham Police
Department with J. Donnelly of
Goderich conducting the
negotiations with Mr. Harris.
Negotiations between the
local men and Mr. Harris started
early in the year and continued
At intervals until the county
police association came into the
picture on behalf of the
policemen last May. During the
earlier stages rif the negotiations,
Mr. Harris prepared a list of
salaries paid in about 20 towns
comparable in Size to Wingham
in an effort to arrive at base
salaries which would be
acceptable.
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IAN HEAMAN
Passed away suddenly at his
home 126 Raywood Avenue,
London on July 25, very dear
sot Ian McLeod Stewart
Heaman in ,his 24th year only
son , of John and Marion
(Stewart) Heaman,
Funeral services were
conducted by his pastor Rev.
Moir A.J. Waters D.D. of First
St, Andrews Church at
Nudham's Memorial Chapel on.
July 28, Burial in Mount
Pleasant Cemetery, London,
There were many beautiful floral
tributes as well as donations to
Mtiscular Dystrophy Society.
Pallbearers were cousins of
the deceased: Mac Stewart,
Harvey Stewart, Stewart Toll,
Floyd Smith, Richard Fortune;
and David Beccarieo.
EDGAR FL WESTON
Edgar R. Weston, Bayfield,
died suddenly July 26 in
Alexandra Marine and General
Hospital. He was 89.
He was born April 12, 1882
in Goderich to Richard and Eliza
(Looby) Weston. He had resided
in Detroit and Goderich before
coming to Bayfield.
Surviving are his wife, the
former Nina Elizabeth Johnston;
two sons, Clayton, Chicago and
Grafton (White) London; and
one granddaughter and three
great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by one son, Richard
in 1945.
Rev. E.J.B. Harrison,
Bayfield, conducted the funeral
service Wednesday, July 28 at
the McCallum Funeral Home.
Interment was in Bayfield
Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Robert Blair, William Parker,
Don Johnston,, Fred Weston,
Brown Higgins and Carl
Goodirig.
drives nations in their attempts
to dominate the world. By doing
this, they "are ignoring the
unrelinquished superior right of
God to world domination."
Mr. Little said this can lead
only to an Armageddon collision
in this generation. After
wickedness is done away with,
God will provide "an everlasting
new system of things under the
kingdom of his reigning king
Jesus Christ."
"There you will see God
swallow up death in victory, that
you may enjoy everlasting lite
and serve and worship Him in
perfect health and happiness in a
never-fading paradise over all the
earth."
The speaker said some might
laugh at the suggestion that all
nations will collide with God, or
that He plans to bring righteous
and peaceful conditions to the
earth.
"But the fact .that such an
idea has never entered their
heads before does not take it out
of the realm of possibility or
even out of the realm of
likelihood," he said.
The gathering also heard and
saw lectures and Biblical dramas
acted out in colorful costumes
to illustrate the need to live by
bible principles.
The dramas, acted out by
Witness actors and actresses,
highlighted the dangers involved
in drug abuse and promiscuity
and hew persons can protect
themselves from these current
social problems.
Although the large audience
Was made up of persons froth a
wide variety of racial and ethnic
backgrounds, the convention
was unmarred by
demonstrations, tights or
divisions, spokesmen said.
During a mass baptism service
in an East London motel pool,
171 new ministers of Jehovah's
Witnesses were immersed.
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Del3arteilo got through swearing
for me, we were all rolling
around on the ground in gales of
laughter.
Now, I don't propose to
advocate such expletives. But,
there's one word the Army
taught me that I'd like to see
brought back into popular usage.
It's the dirtiest, bloodiest,
meanest word in the English
language. That word is — hide
your eyes, here it comes none
other than, "totalitarian"! It
means any system of
government which is a
dictatorship. It includes both
fascist and communist forms of
government.
Totalitarian governments may
have a monarchy Or
"constitutional" form. But, they
invariably hold to certain tenets
which we need to be 'able to
recognize and resist in our oWn
system of rule "whose just
powers are derived froth the
"Wesley-Willis — Holmeoville United Churchei
REV. A. J. MOWATT, C.13,, B.A., B.D., D.D., Minister
MR, LORNE DOTTERER, Organist and Choir Director
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8th
HOLMESVI L. LE
9:45 a.m. — Morning Worship.
WESLEY-WILLIS
The congregation Will worship in the Ontario St.
United Church until the end of August with Dr.
Mowatt preaching.
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Clinton
263 Princess Avenue
Pastor: Alvin Beukema, B.A., B,D.
Services for August
9:30 a.m.; 11:00 a,m., and 3:00 p.m.
(On 2nd and 4th Sunday,
Dutch Service at 11:00 a.m.)
The Church of the Beck to God Hour
every Sunday 4:30 p.m., CHLO
— Everyone Welcome —
ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Mr. Charles Merrill, Organist
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8th
REV. T. C. MULHOLLAND, Minister
Church Services and Sunday School
recessed until Sept. 12, 1971.
BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor: REV. L. V. BIGELOW
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8th
Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Evening Gospel Service — 7:30 p.m.
ST. PAUL'S ANdLIC411 CHURCH,
Clinton
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8th
NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
1130 a.m. — Parish Communion
CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
166 Victoria Street
Pastor: Donald Forrest
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8th
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship: 11;00 a.m.
Evangelistit Service: 7:00 p.m.
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When dreams
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SLACK — JOHNSTON
ELIZABETH REED JENKINS
Elizabeth Reed Jenkins died
Wednesday, July 28, 1971 in St.
Mary's Hospital, London.
She was born on August 23,
1884, the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Reed. She came to
the Clinton area at the age of 12
in 1896. In 1911 she married
Edward John Jenkins. The
couple had celebrated their 60th
wedding anniversary in June,
1971.
From 1911-1919 the couple
lived in Toronto then lived in
London and Ottawa for periods
after that before coming to
Clinton in 1952, where they
stayed until 1965. They had
been residents of London for the
last six years.
Mrs. Jenkins identified' with
Wesley-Willis United Church.
She is survived by one son,
George Edward Jenkins of
London and by two
grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
Funeral services took place
from the Beattie Funeral Home
Clinton on July 31, 1971 with
the Rev. A.J. Mowatt officiating.
Burial was in Clinton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Amos
Andrews, Maitland Laithwaite,
George Wise, Harry Snell,
George Potter and Bill Jenkins.
I was demonstrating a .50
caliber machinegun out on the
West Coast clu'ring the Second
World Massacre. In the process, I
let the bolt (a spring-driven
block of steel) fly forward and
mash my thumb.
Since most of the men in our
company knew I planned to be a
minister after the war, they
waited with glee to heat me
explode in typical "Army
language." Now, I'M no saint,
and not above being provoked to
swear, but I wasn't going to give
them the satisfaction of hearing
me. So, I stepped back, pulled
my throbbing thumb from my
mouth, arid said with forced
calmness, "Will some layman
p' aSe say something
appropriate?"
Our Sergeant stepped up and
said, "Let 'me do it, Rabbi"
(Someone bad bung that title on
ma Well, Sir, by the time Sgt.
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Clinton Witnesses return from London convention