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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1970-04-30, Page 17This bright-eyed baby is Patsy, just a year old. She is a small child with blue eyes, red hair and fair skin, Anglo- Saxon in descent. She is a happy, affectionate baby, some- times a bit shy with adults, but enjoying other children. Patsy is in excellent health. She eats and sleeps vvell and is active and responsive. She is almost ready to walk and is beginning to talk. Though there is mental retardation in her backgroued, she herself seems normal, in every way. This dear little girl needs parents who will welcome her on her own merits without concern for her. ancestry. To inquire about adopting Patsy, please write to Today's Child, Department of Social and FaMily Services, ,Parlia- went Buildings. Toronto 182, For general adoption informa- tion ask your Children's Aid Society. WI meetings held ,.:PriXors yta con bolo ..4 /4 ecnAlonco' NEW HIGH SPEED RECEIVING EQUIPMENT FOR 1970 WHITE BEANS THE NUMBER ONE CASH CROP FOR 1970 In 1969 there was an increase in the domestic demand and we could not satisfy the export market. Canadian Beans have a preference in the U.K. Market, growers should take advantage of this situation in 1970. • lotsSlcssysss savoliasWassztMeta i\\\\\\\\ A ,6%%*04. ',04104A •101 0to 406 SOOk NOW AVAILABLE SEED BEANS CONTRACTS rrade with. Ocitifiderce” Trade With cooKFS DIVISION OF OtiteR0 COO. IJENSAI4L PHONE M-2605 ROLLER SKATING CLINTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WEDNESDAY - 7:30-10:30 FRIDAY - 7:30-10:30 SATURDAY - 7:30-10:30 SUNDAY - 7:30-10:30 INSTRUCTORS and LIFE GUARDS FOR CLINTON SWIMMING POOL State Qualifications and Wages Expected DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1970 DOUG THORNDIKE, Chairman, Clinton Swimming Pool Committee Earn a place in someone's heart Give to the Red Shield Appeal The unwanted children, the aged, the destitute, the alcoholics, the potential suicides, all the thousands ' in distress turn to The Army, The Salvation Army never refuses a call for help. To provide , the homes, 'hospitals, clinics, and other other services necessary for the dignity of humanity, The Salvation Army needs your help, Until Headquarters 18 WATERLOO ST. — dODERICH Blitz May TODAY'S CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN 011.011.11011111.11110.1111.11li ToontoWegrain 8yhd lento WI banquet to be held May urn And Correspondent— Phone 6264695' Girton p..0 ,flogro, Ttprolayi ApI1 O, 197Q 7A The annual meeting of the Clinton Women's Institute was held in the Agricultural' Board Room, April 23. Thirty seven members and three guests enjoyed a bountiful lunch. Mrs, C. Holland, , the President, welcomed everyone and called on' Miss 'Catherine Hunt, ;;[dome. Tconorilist'for 1Huron CoUnty, to install the new executive for 1970-71. Mr. W. E. Elliott of Goderich showed coloured slides of old homes in the district, some dating back to 1830. Business of the W.I. included reports of the past year and members were reminded of the District Annual meeting to be held in St. Helen's on May 28. Volunteers were obtained to look after the hospital cart HARBOURLITE INN GODERICH ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY BUFFET DINNER 5 - 7:30 P.M. Sunday, May 10 Reservations: 5249371 or 524-9264 1111111111•1111111111 during May. Mrs. Mary Gibbings won the draw prize. The date of the next meeting will be changed to May 27., * * * Plans for the District Annual of the Huron West District of .,the ,Wernen's Iststitetes, made at the executive meeting held in MacKay Hall, Goderich recently. The meeting is to be held at St. Helens on May 28 when reports from the 10 branches will be received. The president, Mrs. Andrew Straughan, of Goderich, will be in charge of the day long meeting. The minutes were accepted as read by the secretary treasurer, Mrs. Graham McNee of Goderich. The presidents of the branches were named a nominating committee and the convener, Mrs. William Porter of Goderich presented the new slate which is to be elected at St. Helens. The guest speaker at St. Helens will be Mr. N. T. Ormandy of Goderich who will set up an exhibit and speak on old jewellery. During the afternoon at Goderich, Mrs. Tait Clark reported on the curator's meeting which she, as District Curator ' convened. A fuller report will be given on May 28. The April meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute was held in the Auburn Community Memorial hall and began with a smorgasbord luncheon at 1 p.m. The committee in charge , `eonsisted of Mm, Lawrence Plaetzer, Mrs, Gordon Chamney and Mrs. Robert Phillips, The meeting was opened by the Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada with Mrs. Robert Phillips at the piano. The Twenty-six ladies were present at "The Afternoon Group" of Wesley-Willis UCW meeting held in the ladies parlour Thursday, April 16. Mrs. Reid had charge of the worship service and the study period. Three ladies read suitable passages of Scripture, Miss F. Jamieson, Grace Addison and Mrs. Moffatt. Mrs. Reid read the meditation and followed it by Prayer. Two recordings were heard, one about French and English cultures and the other an interview about Indians. Mrs. Reid led a questionnaire on the Indian problems. Mrs. Fingland, the group - lor• minutes were accepted Pa read by the secretary Mrs. Bert Craig. It was decided to make the curator of the Tweedsmuir History Beak, Mrs. Gordon Taylor, a member of Heron -County Historical Society. It was announced the anniversary party at Hurenviely would be held on June 3 An invitation to attend the Blyth W,L, 60th anniversary on May 12 was' read and anyone the business portion of the meeting. The minutes were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. John Daer. The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs.- Andrew Kirkconnell. It was arranged that a member would write a letter to Mrs. Robert Meally in Ireland who is quite ill. It was reported that a box of quilt material was sent to Rev. G. Locke at Fort George. It was decided to hold a, smorgasbord supper in the hall on April 29. The committee in charge is Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, Mrs. George Schneider, Mrs. Fordyce Clark and Mrs. Thomas Lawlor. Plans were completed to assist with the lunch following the Confirmation service at Blyth. Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell was asked to look after the church lawn raking. The roll call was answeredby naming your favourite Spring Flower. The travelling apron received a penny ,from each letter in "In God we Trust. After the benediction a successful auction was held with Mrs. George Schneider in charge. Lunch was served by Mrs. Taylor assisted by Mrs. Robert J. Phillips. leader, presided for the business. There are 29 paid members. The various reports were given. Some ladies have been busy quilting and tying quilts. Twenty home calls and 17 hospital calls were reported. A bale will be packed the end of May. Old nylons are requested as well as clothing. The penny-a-day boxes are asked to be handed in at the June meeting for the first half of the year. A letter from the UCW foster child in Korea was read. The offering was taken and the meeting closed with Prayer. Tea was served by the committee. wishing to go, is asked to notify the president. Plana were made for the -weal beriqeet on May S ,and this year it is to be held at Carlow, The eard report was given by ,Mrs. Andrew Kirltconnell and plans were made for the next meeting to be held on Monday evening, May 18 when the 4-H ,Girls will be in, charge and a sale of seeds and bulbs. will be held. The president Mrs. Frei* Itaithby thanked everyone for • their loyal support. Mrs. Gordon Taylor spoke on the possibility of publishing a history of the Auburn district as a project for the 50th anniversary of the .Auburn Branch in 1972. A publishing committee of Mrs„ Thomas Haggitt, Mrs, Donald Haines and Mrs, Leonard Archambault was named to look into prices on this project. The auditors report was given by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. The roll call was answered by the payment of fees. In the absence of the district president, Mrs, .Andrew Straughan of Goderich, Mrs. W. Bradnock presided for the installation of the new officers. The new president, Mrs. Leonard Archambault, thanked the members for the honor -which they had bestowed on her and read the poem, Wish Bones. During the afternoon two quilts were quilted for the Children's Aid Society. The afternoon was closed with the Queen. Obituary WILLIAM HAROLD SPRUNG • • • • %%%%%% • • \ % %N SOCIALS Mrs. Harry Arthur visited last Thursday with her Parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Keller at Dublin. Miss Nancy Swan is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London where she is suffering from an injury to her eye which she received last Thursday in, a basketball game at Howick Central School. We wish her a speedy recovery, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Daer moved into their new home last week which they purchased from the late Fred Toll estate. Miss Sheron Collins and George Collins attended their' brother Gary's wedding at Strathroy last Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. John Sholdice of Toronto and her father, Mr. Clayton Robertson of Copper Cliff, visited on Saturday with the former's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Straughan. Mrs. Arthur Laidlaw of Stratford spent a few days last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson of Goderich and . Miss Violet Sharp of Parkhill visited last week one day with Mm, Charles Straughan and other friends in the village. Miss Sharp was a school teacher here at the Auburn school several years ago. Sgt. and Mrs. L. Coyne of Windsor spent the weekend with her brother Mr. Ross Robinson and Mrs. Robinson. Miss Fran Houston visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. McIntosh and family in London. Mrs. Harry Arthur, Mrs. Keith Arthur and Miss Jayne Arthur attended the bridal shower for Miss Marian Wall at Langside on Saturday evening. FOR YOUR SPRING GRASS SEED REQUIREMENTS We will have available a full line of grass seeds. WE ARE OVERSTOCKED ON RED CLOVER This is your opportunity to use Red Clover for soil building, purposes,: — We will have available by seeding time, Plow-down mixtures (priced to sell). R. N. Alexander Londesboro Clinton . Blyth 482.7475 523-4399 15tfn Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bennett Of Kitchener visited on Sunday with. Mr., and MO. William Straughan, Mrs. Kenneth 1VIellougall visited recently with Mrs. Roy' Cope of London, Mrs. Earl. Allison of Gpclerieh and Mr. Charles Beadle of London visited, last weekend with Mr. and. Mrs.' William Strangban. Mr. and Mrs. Allison have recently returned frere winter spent in Florida. BERG $ales son!** Installation FReg ESTIMATES * Barn Cleaners t Bunk _Feeders * Stabling Ar0.111w Thank You! The Huron-Perth TB and RD Association wishes to sincerely thank the residents of these two counties for their generous support of the recent Christmas Seal. Campaign. The newspapers in the 'two Counties de- serve commendation for their tremendous cov- erage of meetings and programmes bang es- tablished by the TB Associations in the field of all Respiratory Diseases. Our conunitments are extensive and we hope for your' continued support as the ASso, ciation enters into new areas of responsibility iii the hew two county organization. .The monthly meeting of the Anglican Church Women of St. Mark's Church was held at the home of Mrs. Gordon Taylor. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. Taylor and opened by singing the hymn, Jesus Keep 'Me Near The Cross The scripture lesson John 16th chapter, was read • by Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell followed by prayers by Mrs. John Daer. The Mission Theme—The Canadian Sunday School Caravan Mission was taken by Mrs. Hunter. A piano solo of a medley of old favorite hymns was played by Mrs. Robert Phillips. Two readings—The Aroma of Spring and The Message of Spring were read by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. After singing the hymn What a Friend We Have In Jesus, the topic—Do you think of yourself at least 90 per cent? was taken by Mrs. George Schneider. She was assisted by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall in a commentary on the Lord's Prayer prepared by Miss Margaret Jackson. • Several versions and translations of the Bible were also read on this passage of Scripture. Mrs. Taylor thanked all who had assisted in the program. The first vice-president, Mrs. James Schneider took charge of M onthly meeting held by St. Mark's ACW Letter from foster child read at UCW meeting '%\\NS.••••\NO4. N.%N.N0%. \NN\ % N.% \••%%%\\\ Funeral services were held on Friday April 24, 1970 for William Harold Sprung of Atwood who passed away on April 22 at the Listowel Memorial Hospital. He was in his 88th year. Mr. Sprung was born in Hullett Township a son of the late Melbourne Sprung and Jessie Watson. For many years 4sfollewing tit ,marriage„ to, the is former Rachel Patterson, he * farmed in Hullett Township retiring to live in Atwood. He was a member of the, Londesboro United Church. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Donald of Goderich and John of R.11,2 Auburn; by two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Olive) - Wagner of Atwood and Mrs. John (Eleanor) Phillips- of Penticton, B.C.; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pastor Alfred Fry conducted the funeral service with burial taking place in Ball's Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Dwight Wagner, Barry Wagner, Allan Sprung, Leon Sprung, Peter Sprung, Wayne Sprung. Flowerbearers were: Hugh Wagner, John Sprung, Bruce Vincent, Glen Patterson. Certified Canadian Foundation Including Canada No. 1 Fertilizer and Chemicals LIGHT and DARK RED KIDNEY SEED 'California Certified SEED TREATING SEED GRAINS r