Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1972-04-13, Page 5ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHWICI1 "THE FR (IMPLY CHURCH" REV, LAWRENCE S. LEWIS, Minister Mrs. Doris McKinley, Organist and Choir Director SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1972 9:45 a.m. — Sunday School, 11:00 a.m,—Worship Service, Theme: "THE PRACTICE OF LOVE" Everyone Welcome Cliradh News-Record, Thursday, April ip? CHURCH SEMiliCES Watley Willi: -- Holm/wills United Churles REV. A, J. MOWATT, C.D., B.A., B.D., 0.0., Milshter MR. LORNE DOTTEP,ER, Organist and Choir Director WESLEY-WILLIS • SUNDAY: APRIL 16, 1972 10:45 a.m,—HYMN SING 11:00 a.m,—WORSHIP SERVICE & SUNDAY SCHOOL Topic: "LIFE'S INJUSTICES" SUNDAY, APRIL 23—Anniversar: Services with Special Music HOLMESVILLE 1 p.m.—WORSHIP SERVICE & SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 p.m.—CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Sorority holds candle-lit meeting The Clinton chapter of Beta Signia Phi enjoyed a lovely hearthside, candlelit meeting on April 4, at the home of Joanne Sullen in Bayfield, as a result of the power' failure in that community, that evening, The Opening Ritual'wa,s repeated, followed by the roll call and minutes. The President read a letter from the Clinton Kinette club, concerning the purchase of a car for the V.O.N. The treasurer's report was read. Ways and Means gave a brief report and Social called a committee meeting on April 12. The Service Chairman had contacted the hospital but no decision was reached on the project there. Potted plants had been placed in both sun rooms at the hospital for' Easter. The President reported on the executive meeting held on March 29. A motion was carried to send a pledge to the Kinette project. The Cultural Program was .preSented by Mr. Terry Sullen on the topics', "'Music's influence on Our Lives" and -Enjoyment of Music", combined. Mr. Bullen was very disappointed in the power failure as he had prepared audio back-ups with the stereo and electric organ but gave an excellent program in essay form that was enjoyed by all the members. The Closing Ritual was repeated and lunch and social followed. Ladies Auxiliary to bowl Prices Slashed Even More . . . FOR FINAL THREE DAYS OF SALE Bargains You Can't Afford To Miss ALL DAY FRIDAY, APRIL 14 20% Off All Items Not On Sale SAVE 20C on Every Dollar PRICES SLASHED ON OUR REMAINING STOCK OF CHESTERFIELD SUITES BED ROOM SUITES AND KITCHEN SUITES A GOOD SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM DRYSDALE CREST J. BONTHRON & SON HARDWARE Plsons 262-2015 HENSALL - ONTARIO Phone 262-2016 Hospital Auxiliary meets The April meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary was held Monday afternoon in the Board Room with a good attendance. Mrs. Ted Davies led in the prayer for hospital auxiliaries. Mrs. Paul Walden, president, announced the Spring Conference which will be held at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on April 24. The Friendship Club of St. Pauls Anglican Church are staffing the cart for the month of April and the Women's Institute, the month of May. The Auxiliary wishes to express their thanks to Mrs. Kolkman, Mrs. Ken Walker and an anonymous donor who supplied the needed children's slippers in varied colors and sizes for the use of patients in hospital. AMAIN IS 1J eir A TOY. ratS NURr Clinton Memorial Shop T. PRYDE and SON CLINTON - EXETER - SEAFORTH LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE CLARENCE DENOMME DAYS NIGHTS 482-9505 4.82-9004 •••••••• •••• •••••••••••• `‘,• • • ••• ••.• •• • • • •• • Business and Professional Directory For AlraosSar Aboreaum Doors and Windom sod AWNINGS and RAILINGS JERVU1 SALES R. LAI,* - I Mat SL MAIM ••• NUM DIESEL 'Pumps and Injectors Repaired Om All Popular Makes Huron Fuel Injection Equipment Clinton-co.-to! ••••••••• S.\ ••••••••••••••• OPTOMETRY J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST By Appointment Only Clinton-201 Isaac St. 482-7010 Monday Only, 9.5:30 Seaforth 527- 1240 Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Thurs. Evening R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square, GODER ICH 5247661 ••••••••••••• •• •••••••• • Ns,' INSURANCE , K. W. COLOUHOUN INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Phonic Office 482-9747 Rae. 4824804 HAL HARTLEY Phone 4824693 LAWSON AND WISE GENERAL INSURANCE— GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS Clinton Office: 482-9644 T. Wise, Res.: 482.7265 'ALUMINUM PRODUCTS mpg WY window miusamillatiaMINESONE The Empty Pew BY SHIRLEY J, KELLER Her. Geose hat's new at Horonview? 11.1111111ENMMININIMIIM 5 Spring just wouldn't be spring without rummage sales. Just when everybody is busily cleaning winter's dust and grime—and last year's rubbish—out of their homes, church and community groups capitalize on the happening...and on human nature, It is only good business after all. Everyone knows there is money to be made in trash—and that women only clean their houses of last year's odds and ends so they can make room for new ones. And that's the reason rummage sales are so successful, People will actually donate their rubbish to the church and then, when the day of the big sale arrives, they will proudly peruse the rummage tables and pick up articles which will ultimately make their way into the attic and back to the rummage tables next year. Who says that's not good bpsiness—and lucrative too! The people who frequent rummage sales are wonderful. They have the endurance of a long distance runner; the patience of Job; the heart of a Scotsman; and the wisdom of a sage, I've been to rummage sales where you would be risking your life to enter the premises at the same time the doors open to the public, Sweet, gentle, quiet- spoken ladies and gentlemen become pushing, mean-tempered roughnecks when the gong sounds to herald the opening of the sale. Weapons are not uncommon. The simplest handbag can become a deadly battering ram in the hands of a woman bent on buying a red satin housecoat on a rummage sale rack. Umbrellas are spears and shoes are stompers when rummage sale fever is at its pitch. One of,the most remarkable women I ever knew was a rummage sale nut. She made a career of rummage sales. They were as vital to her livelihood in the spring as her garden in the summer. This lady—and she was every inch a lady—thrived on the belief that another woman's rummage was her most saleable asset. And darned if she wasn't right nine times out of ten. Between rummage sales, this lady kept her ear to the ground. Betty needed a new tea pot; Harry's hammer needed a new handle; Della's breadbox , door wouldn't,clese;,grampa's.rocIO.pg chair pad should he replaced; atld the neighbor's watering can had a pinhead hole in the bottom. With her memory bank filled to brim with the needs of others, this gracious lady would stalk the countryside for rummage sales. She'd pick up a teapot here, .a hammer handle there, a breadbox somewhere else, a jazzy rocking chairpadin town, a watering can at the country event. Then the dickering began. When Betty came for coffee, this crafty but wonderful woman would produce from her pile of treasures the teapot Betty needed...carefully washed and polished, "I got a new teapot," claimed the wise little lady,• the first words of a sales pitch that would be certain to bear dividends. "That's lovely," Betty bubbled. "That would go lovely with my kitchen," I thought about that," the lady said, "In fact, when I bought this teapot, I was thinking how nice it would look sitting on your' table with your dishes." There's a lull in the conversation., but the lady has no fear, She's simply giving Betty time to think how she can pry that teapot away from the lady without too much fuss. "Didn't you say your teapot was cracked?" asked the lady, "The children dropped it last Hallowe'en," Betty recalls. "I've been going. o replace it but I just haven't thought of it when. I've been downtown," "You'd not get a teapot for under four dollars in the store, would you Betty'?" inquired the lady, moving in for the killing. "What do you think I paid for this?" "I don't know," said Betty, taking the bait. "What would you give me for it?" asked the lady, nearing the end of the sales pitch. "Two dollars," bargained Betty. , "Sold!" said the lady, as she handed to Betty the 50-cent teapot. Somewhat surprised at her purchase, Betty asked the lady, "How much did you pay for it?" "What I paid for it isn't important, " the lady told her. "All that matters is that you got the very teapot you were looking for..,and at about half the money you would have to pay for it in the store." Who can argue with a sweet little lady who is obviously so correct? The moral of the story, of course, is that rummage is only rummage when something is no lOnger useful. It takes a wise Ve1'sbffltd1pitttthe right rurrithage and' the right'pople together. In fact, it is an art which is perpetuated by the annual rummage sales. No wonder they are so popular...and so profitable. A fine Christian man, whose job was serving as president of a bank, but whose profession was being a Christian, was talking to me about helping an ex-convict find a job. Quite naturally, I asked the Bank President why didn't he give the man a job. And his answer was, quite naturally, "Because I'm trying to help the man," Then he explained, "I honestly believe that the man is trying to serve society, and our auditing systems are quite adequate to catch him in the slightest weakness to temptation. But, if he were on my payroll, and anything at all went wrong, at any time, he would be the first suspect, and would be grilled everytime a rat ran across our burglar alarm." A similar situation confronts the government of any city threatened by a • riot and its attendant looting. Fact is, in Detroit, a business man decided to try to protect his property, and used a gun to do it. He did prevent the looting, and he did wound one of the miscreants. Ever since the riot, he has been harassed and bombed Policemen who use violence in obedience to their orders are BY MRS. RUSSELL COLCLOUGH The Clintonian Club held their April meeting in the town hall on Thursday afternoon, April 6. The meeting opened with the Housewife's Creed followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The secretary's report was read and approved. One thank you note and a letter from the London Central Executive Committee were read. A good financial statement was given by the treasurer', Mrs. V. The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion held their meeting on April 10, with president, Mrs. Hector Kingswell, presiding. The meeting was held at the Legion Hall in the ladies lounge, which has recently been panelled and broadloomed by the Auxiliary, and has indeed taken on a fine new look. The lounge will gradually he decorated with planters, etc., and some new furniture. During the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Maguire generously presented the ladies with a beautiful stereo tape recorder for their room, along with two tapes. Rene Brochu also kindly presented a fine tape. This machine and tapes will provide considered functionaries of the system, and though they may be fired upon, are not considered personal targets for revenge unless they become excessively abusive. They are protected by the fact that they de not act on their own authority, and may be somewhat indifferent except to obey their superiors, The realization becomes evident that there is a second side to every decision, and that there are no external standards by which the decision can finally be judged. What a man may do always must be evaluated by the motivation and necessity which drives him. The banker was concerned to protect a person from intimidation at the hands of Society's laws, and the authority of the badge is the same protection for the man who serves inside the authority of government. The needed ingredient in times of tension and distrust is willingness to demand and to receive explanations, and to hear the humanness of those on both sides of every issue. Failure to do so may not only de-humanize our planet, but de- populate it, Lampman. Roll call was answered by 18 members naming their favorite month of the year. Mrs. G. Glazier reported a few cards had been sent out. Flowers had been sent out as reported by Mrs. H. Adams. There had been 16 hospital and 40 home visits made to sick and shut-in the past month. Discussion on the spring meeting to be held in London May 17 resulted in four Mernbers being named to attend. Mrs. M, Hopson gave some of many hours of enjoyment and were very much appreciated. Coming events were discussed with a large banquet on April 28. There is bowling in Goderich on April 26, and Seaforth May 3, and a Zone Rally in Gorrie on May 10. Euchre parties are on April 14 and May 5. A letter was received from Clinton Kinette Club with a request for a pledge towards the purchase of a car for the full-time V.O.N. nurse working in the communities of Seaforth, Goderich and Clinton. They hope to get the support of all the charitable organizations in these areas on this endeavour. Mabel Schreiber won share- the-weath and Gladys East won $5.00 attendance draw. The auditorium was the iocatibn, as is customary, for Monday's Old Tyrne Music session. The violins this week were played by Norman Spelt' and Frank Forrest with Mrs. Mary Broadfoot playing piano, A very large tournout witnessed one of the best programs in awhile and the rousing music seemed to affect everyone in a very enlightening way, The Goderich volunteer ladies were on hand as well to lend a helping hand with all facets of the program. The excellent music was something that seemed to brighten up the spirits of all in attendance. Just as a small nudge, it may be added that the ladies from Goderich will be here every first and third Monday and extra voluntary assistance on these and other afternoon activities would be very much appreciated indeed. By the way, we still are without a sponsor for the over 90 club. The combined choirs of Varna and Goshen United Churches presented an Easter cantata in the auditorium for Monday evening for well over one hundred residents who thoroughly enjoyed the fine Easter music. Rev. Murdock Morrison the highlights of a bus trip to New York for the Easter Parade. Several other members that were along helped out. Winners of the Dutch Auction were Mrs. T. Leppington, Mrs. L. Lockhart, Mrs. B. Young, Mrs. V. Lampman and Mrs. R. Colclough. The mystery prize was won by Mrs. W, Wise. The president Mrs. Cummings read a poem and closed the meeting with the Mizpah Benediction. Several games of Bingo were played. Lunch was served to end a busy afternoon. Next meeting will be held in the town hall on Thursday afternoon, May 4. Obituary CHRIS KENNEDY Chris Kennedy of Londesboro died at his home on March 30, 1972 at the age of 50 from. a coronary. Mr, Kennedy was horn in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and lived for a time at Aurora until coming to Londesboro in 1934, He married the former Joyce Fairservice on April 5, 1944 and the couple farmed at R,R. 1, Londesboro. Mr. Kennedy had been a mail carrier for the past .1.6 years. He was a member of Londesboro United Church. Surviving', besides his wife, are three sons, Wayne of R.R. 1. Londesboro, Bradley,. R.R. 1, Auburn and Mark at home and two daughter's, Mrs, Mac (Brenda) Brooks, Blyth and Sharee at home, Also surviving are six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Paul (Eva) Watson, Chesley and one brother,. Harvey of Huron Park. His mother, Mrs. Melinda Kennedy of Blyth also survives. Funeral service was held April 2, 1972 from the Ball Funeral Home, Clinton with Rev. Stanley MacDonald of Londesboro officiating. Burial was in Clinton cemetery. Pallbearer's were George Hoggart, Ken Vodden, Norman Vincent, Robert Thompson and Robert Burns, all of Londesboro and Tom Cardiff of Brussels. Flowerbearers were Raymond and Brian Kennedy of Clinton, Dale Kennedy of Seaforth and Joe Freeman of Goderich, all nephews, introduced the choir and gave the narration for the cantata with Mrs. Bruce Keyes as Organist and choir director. Special parts in the musical numbers were taken by Ann Hayter, Evelyn McKinley, Norend Hayter, Helen Taylor, Sharol Peck and Monda 'Stephenson. A former member of the Varna congregation, Miss Bertha Diehl expressed the appreciation of the group in attendance, The residents were entertained on Thursday (Family Night) with a variety program. Those taking part were Adam Wilson, violin; Watson Webster, mouth organ; and Margorie Huether, piano. Mrs, Gail Travis gave, a vocal solo and was then joined by-Mrs, Melvina Erickson and Albert Craig fora couple of duets, They then led a sing-a-long of old time favourites. Everyone enjoyed this program very much and Mrs. Eliza Dowson thanked the entertainers on their behalf. U.C.W. sees slides on Spain Mrs. Carman McPherson led the devotional period of the Afternoon Unit meeting of the U.C.W. in the church parlor of Ontario Street United Church on Tuesday, April 4. The theme was "Take Time" and Mrs. Gordon Richardson gave the Bible reading. There were 32 members and five visitors present and the roll call showed 55 hospital and 17 home calls made, Our Unit is responsible for the program for' the General Meeting on April 12 and the Coffee Party will be held on May 18. A letter was received from Toronto asking the U.C.W. to serve meals to the Black Knight Chapter of Ontario West when they visit Clinton on August 12, Derry Day. Mr's. Brock Olde showed many pictures taken on their trip to Spain and the Canary Islands last year. These included beautiful old cathedrals and bazaars, also many scenes of the countryside and a visit to a bull fight and to a farm where the fighting bulls are raised. Mrs. Mervyn Batkin gave a very interesting account of the Presbyterial meeting held February 9 in Central United Churclr,.Stratford. 11elirc4shments,gerVed by Mrs. Alice Lawson's group were enjoyed by all. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1972 Pastor: REV. W. H. McWHINNIE 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School WE ARE DISMANTLING BUILDINGS at ODC Site, CENTRALIA (Ex RCAF Base) And Have For Sale good used lumber all sizes, plywood, doors, windows, cupboards, shingles, asbestos siding, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, bathroom fixtures, miscellaneous items. Salesman on site daily 8 a.m, to 5 p.m. except Sunday or contact C. A. McDOWELL LTD. Centralia PHONE 228-6961 or 228-6780 Club hears highlights of Easter Parade SUNDAY, APRIL 16 RE V. MORRIS VINCENT PLUS THE TJART SISTERS AT WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR - 2 P.M. HURON MEN'S CHAPEL, AUBURN - 8 P.M. HEAR PAUL PARR And THE SONGMASTERS FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 21 At Auburn EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Clinton 263 Princess Street Pastor: Alvin &Moms, B.A., B.D. Services: 10:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. (On 3rd Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Dutch Service at 11:00 a.m.) The Church of the "Back to God" Hour every Sunday 4:30 p.m. CHLO. - Evenwste Welcome - BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor: REV. L. V. BIGELOW SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1972 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Topic: "GOD'S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE" Evening Gospel Service — 7:30 p.m. Topic,:VQBJECT TALKS OF JESUS", Special Music at both services presented by "The Pleasant Bay Company"7-a mixed group of college students. ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Clinton SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1972 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER 11:30 a.m.—Parish Communion 12:00 noon—Good Friday—Communion ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1972 REV. T. C. MULHOLLAND , Minister 9:30 a.m. — Sunday School and Morning Worship. Everyone Welcome