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Clinton News-Record, 1972-12-21, Page 7Sam Denomme was feted by the students and staff of Central Huron Secondary School at their Christmas Assembly last Friday. Mr. Denomme is retiring from the school at the end of this year after serving pupils and teachers as a custodian for 33 years. He was presented with a lazy-boy chair from the staff and a wall barometer from the Student's Council. Prin- cipal R.J. Homuth, right, praises Mr. Denornme's long years of service. (photo by Jack Hunt) tb /Pas torte ercoings X= O Hope you and your family share cm old-,fashioned Christmas decked with friendship, fellowship, festivity. CLINTON UPHOLSTERY NEW FURNITURE SALES — FOAM supplies Hwy. No. 4 South, Clinton Tel., 482-9572, mvmvxvx-vxvx.v&vx.v=tvxvxva,vxv===x2Qxvw,a=xvwimvx,vx-vxcv=xv*vxvxvxvxv=*vmw.AvAvAvv It's always a pleasure to take time during the holiday season to wish our friends well! Craig Cox wins at Kinsmen stag Wesley•Willis Unit 2 held Christmas meeting Later the folks all enjoyed a bountiful lunch. Then, little Miss Judy Wise appropriately costumed danced the Jingle Bell Polka to music played by Mrs. Zablocki, Then as quiet music was played, Judy read the poem "The Gift of Christmas". Craig Cox of Clinton was the winner of the $500 draw at the Clinton Kinsmen Club Stag night held at the Community Centre on Friday last. The following people each won $25, Unless otherwise stated, all were from Clinton, Ralph Felt; Andy Thompson,. Vanastra; Elmer Frey, Bill The annual meeting of 'the A.C.W. of St. James, Mid- dleton, was held Thursday evening December the seventh at the home of Mrs. Stewart Middleton, All the regular members were present and one visitor, The' president, Mrs. Don Middleton, extended a warm welcome. The theme of the meeting was 'Good News" and Mrs. Keith Miller and Mrs. Youmatoff were in charge of the Meditations, Mrs. Youmatoff read the Christmas Scripture lesson. The Rector read the hymn "Good Christian Men Rejoice", while Mrs, Ed- ward Wise accompanied him softly on the piano. Carols were sung and 'Mrs, Miller read a Christmas poem "If Christ had not been born". The president read excerpts from the monthly newsletter, stressing "Nurture, outreach and Services". Several members volunteered to "man" the hospital cart. A "thank you" was received from Mrs. Joseph Storey, It was decided to renew the Rev. Mr. Harrison's subscription to The News Record and also to send him a Christmas card from all present at this meeting. It was also decided to have a "bee" to decorate the church. The church mothers may do this labour of love, while their children are at choir practice. The Prayer Partner secretary Mrs. Joseph Storey, passed around a beautiful Christmas Card, received from Miss Yasika Wonaka, of Japan, our unit's prayer partner for many years. A group card was also sent to her. A reading "This Christmas end a Quarrer was ,giy,en by Mrs. being the' an- ' nual meeting, reports were received showing that the cen- tennial year had been one of in- creased activity and income. Mrs. Dutot gave the treasurer's report, Mrs. Keith Miller the Dorcus Supply and Mrs, John Smith the card secretary's. Mrs. Ed. Wise reported for the centennial plates, hasti notes and Christ- mas cards, there are still some for sale. Mrs, Dutot reported 405 recipe books made and sold, a lucrative venture. Mrs. Storey reported for the travelling basket. Mr, and Mrs. Youmatoff both voiced their appreciation of the work done by the A.C.W. group under the splendid leadership of president, Mrs. Don Middleton. "It has been a year of co-operation and sustained effort," he said. Monies were voted to the Board of Management, to the organists, Mrs. Joseph Storey and Mrs. Edward Wise to the fireman, Donald Middleton; also a sum for renovations to the Sunday School. Milison, Kinhum Ray Brown, Elvin. Parker, Maxine Merner, Len Girard, Windsor, Bill Whidden, George Knight, Bill Dobson, Jack Scruton, Vic Whetstone, Goderich; Ed Bezare, Clayton Scholtz, Goderich; Pat Anstett, Barry Taylor, Red Garon, Terry Maguire, Larry McClinchey. It was decided to donate a turkey to a needy family, chosen by the Children's Aid, Mrs. Middleton vacated the Presidential chair and asked Mr, Youmatoff to act as chair- man for the election of officers. Mrs, Ray Wise and Mrs. Cole presented the following slate of officers for 1973: honorary president, Mrs. Fred Mid- dleton; president, Mrs. Donald Middleton; vice-president, Mrs. Ray Wise; recording secretary, Mrs. James Storey; correspon- ding secretary, Mrs, Jack Cole; press secretary, Mrs. Stewart Middleton; treasurer, Mrs. Ed- ward Wise; dorcas supply, Mrs. Alvin Dutot and Mrs. Keith Miller, social and cards, Mrs. John Smith. The Rector closed the meeting with prayer, Carols were sung and an impromptu unrehearsed duet by Philip Heitbohmer and Mrs. Wilfrid Jervis delighted those present. They sang the familiar carol "0 Tannenbaum" (Fir tree) in its original German. The hostess assisted by Mrs. Philip Heitbohmer and Mrs. Storey served a bounteous lunch, Everything seems set for "go" for the centennial year plus one! CHURCH NEWS On Sunday December the seventeenth in place of the regular morning Prayer in St. James, Middleton, the nine lesson Carol Service traditional to the Christmas season will be held. St. James will combine this with a white Gift offering. It is suggested to bring canned food etc, also, clothingfor a needy family, sizes designated: on a church bulletin. These are for a needy family through the Children's Aid Society. Mr. Youmatoff stated "We who live like kings can surely bring something to church for those less fortunate in the true spirit of Christmas." "I can't resist asking people not to kill themselves. It has always seemed to me to be a reasonable and friendly request." Paul Jones, safety ex- pert, quoted by the Ontario Safety League. The afternoon Unit of Wesley-Willis United Church , Clinton met at the home of Mrs. Frank Fingland for their Christmas meeting on Dec. 13th at 2 pm. There were 24 members and 5 visitors in attendance. The president Mrs. Cliff Stewart presided and welcomed everyone ' and thanked Mrs. Fingland for the fellowship and hospitality of her home for this meeting. After singing a few carols and prayer by the president, the minutes were read and ap- proved and the treasurer's report was given. The Visiting Committee reported 21 home and 9 hospital calls were made the past month. The offering was received and dedicated. A presbyterial bylaw was submitted and signed. Mrs. Davies, the UCW president submitted nomination Mgt' of OffieViP.f.MAI the overall executive, This was ° accepted. The overall objective for the Church has been raised for 1973. It was announced that the Carol and Candlelight service for Dec. 17th was to take place in Ont. St. Church while a similar service was to take place in Wesley-Willis Church on Dec. 24 at 7:30 pm. Mrs. Fingland conducted a short worship service and read some poems. Mrs. N. Holland gave a paper on the poverty in `t-India". Mrs. Fingland read excerpts from "Dickens Christ- mas Carol." Mrs. Nelson gave Clinton N.ews ,.liecorci, .Tilurs04Y 7 Decerolw 21., 197Z Trio plead guilty to. charge Van .Russell White, 20, of Vanastra, was sentenced to four months in jail by Provin- cial Judge Glenn Rays Monday for breaking into Wettlaufer's Feed Mill, Clinton, Oct, 11. Donald John Joseph :Goebel, 10, of Kitchener, was placed on 12 months probation for breaking into the mill, The pair pleaded guilty to the charge in provincial court last week.. A third man, Kenneth Albert Liebold, 19, of R.R, 2 Clinton, Thursday received a year in jail, He also pleaded guilty to the charge, The trio was found inside the mill by Clinton Constable Frank Draper, AIVA-VA-V='i THIRSTY TREES ARE DANGEROUS A Christmas tree's beauty can turn into a fiery nightmare if safety precautions are forgot- ten, Consumers' Association of Canada urges that when erec- ting a Christmas evergreen, consumers re-cut its butt diagonally. The tree should then be stood in water and the water supply maintained •for the duration of the tree's use. Miss Marie Plunkett of Auburn won $342.50 on a reading "I am a Christmas Tree." Mrs. C. Stewart gave the "Legend of the Christmas Rose" and "A Child's Christ- mas Prayer". The Mizpah closed that part of the programme. Some contests were enjoyed, They were con- ducted by Mrs. Hearn and Mrs. Fingland. Middleton INTENDED FOR LAST WEEK Pe,aerat axitArketat4 ISHING YOU AND OURS A BLESSED HRISTMAS t OUR THANKS R YOUR PRAYERS FOR TOM -- HE IS HOME GAIN WITH US NOW, Clinton nitting Centre Mr. end Mrs. J. Amtirtg MARY IRVING JIM PFRIMMER STAN KACPRZAK GARY SITTER DOUG CRUICKSHANK DON WENCH ED BRINTNELL AL IVIcGEE LLOYD POELMAN PAUL LADD WAYNE HOY KEN McGEE KEN TREITZ JOHN MacINNIS SILL KIRKEY RON McGee KEN WOOD TOM POELMAN EDGAR RATHWELL A-VMMV*VAV=AVNIMItAVM4MVX.VMV=M-VAN=VM-VAV==== mem PONTIAC BUICK 524-8391 Goderich