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Clinton News-Record, 1973-12-13, Page 3GET IN THE „CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WITH A AVAILABLE NOW your choice at $2so each_ J.W. COUNTER BUILDING SUPPLIES PRINCESS ST. CLINTON 482-9612 OUR GIFT. STORY IN SWEATERS If it Is a sweater you are going to give, don't overlook our very large selection. Name brands include Wosley, Shelby, Pon Parker and Ingo. All weights of sweater are available from these companies and we have them In stock. Note in the rack a goodly number of sleeveless "U" and "V" neck. On the shelves are Cardigans, and pullovers in Round, Turtle and V-Neck. Shetlands, douhla knit and cable stitch are yours for the asking. The keynote this Christmas is washability. Just about every sweater we have in stock can be washed. Come in and browse in nur sweater room today. P.S. Earl and Bob have been serving (Inderich area men for 25 years. If you're stuck as to what your man needs, wants, likes or dislikes, ask Earl or Bob. They lust may have the answer. RAWSON & SWARTMAN STYLE SHOP FOR MEN Earl illaW,l111 firth lo I Iv, SerVIng ,)4 e ,011•• & Aft ,. It CUNTON PHONE 482..9521 AVX-VX-VMVX-VMVXV=MVXVX-VM.X-VMVX-V Can last all year I ICI LAY-AWAY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERY BEATTIE FURNITURE . CLINTON NEWS,RECORD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1973-3 0 CARMEL LADIES The W.M,S, Christmas meeting of Carmel Presbyterian Church ladies was held Mon- day evening in the Church with the president, Mrs. Rachel Sch- walm, presiding and opening with a Christmas Prayer and poem entitled .4 '0 Lord You were Born". Mrs. Harry; Snell, and Mrs. Earl Campbell assisted by Mrs. Ruby Hoggarth gave the Christmas devotion: During this devotion, three candles were lit, one each for faith, hope and love. Several Christ- mas hymns were sung and scriptures were read from Luke and John. The roll call with fourteen members was answered with a Christmas verse. Reports on the years work were given by heads of the committees. Mrs. Rachel Schwalm presented Mrs, Myrtle Orr with a gift as she is leaving the Carmel Church and will be going to an Exeter Church in the future, The nominating report was given by Mrs. Earl Campbell and included the new slate of officers for 1974. They are as follows: past president Mrs. Rachel Schwalm; president Mrs. Harvey Hyde; vice- president Mrs. John Soldan; secretary Mrs. Glenn Bell; cradle roll superintendent Mrs. Glenn Bell; treasurer Mrs. Percy Campbell; glad tidings secretary Mrs. Percy Campbell; friendship and service Mrs. Earl Campbell; literature Mrs. Earl Campbell; supply Mrs. Edith Bell; associate members Mrs. Harry Snell; queensway representative Mrs. Rochus Faber; pianist Mrs. MacDgugall; telephone com- mittee Mrs. Agnes Madge, Mrs. Mac Dougall. Mrs, Rachel Sch- walm is in charge of the collec- ted stamps, and the "These Days" magazine. The new slate of officers were installed by Mrs. Ruby Hoggarth. The Ladies Aid meeting followed with Mrs. Aldeed Volland presiding, Plans were made to make Christmas treats shtlt:ins— A Christmas pot luck luncheon. yslis enjoyed by everyOrleat the- cOnclusion of the meeting. HENSALL U.C.W. A short business meeting of the Hensall UCW was held in he Fellowship Hall Monday vening. President Kay Mock resided. The roll call was taken in units, unit 114 members, unit 11 19 members and unit V 12 mem- bers. Correspondence was read from the Children's Aid Society, Five Oaks Christian Workers Center, Alma College and a let- ter from Camp Menesetung thanking for the donation. A gift was presented to Kay Mock by Mildred Kyle as a tangible expression of ap- preciation for her services as president during the past year. The treasurer's report was given by Doreen Spencer and annual reports by Helen Scane for friendship and visitation, Ann Brock for social functions, Pearl Erratt for supply and welfare and Mary Goodwin for Finance committee. Donations were given to the Victor Home for girls, Five Oaks, Children's Aid Society, Overseas Relief and Alma College. It was decided to buy cord to knit bandages for Angola. The nominating com- mittee report was given by Elva Forrest, It included the new slate of officers for 1974: past president Mrs. Earl Rowe; president Mrs. Ron Mock; first vice-president Mrs. Ian McAllister; secretary Mrs. Howard Scane; treasurer Mrs. Walter Spencer; finance com- mittee Miss Mary Goodwin; friendship and visitation com- mittee Mrs. Robert Cook (chairman) Mrs. Albert Shirray, Mrs. Pearl Passmore, Mrs, Wilmer Ferguson, Mrs. Harry Hoy, Mrs. Howard Scane, Mrs. Don Travers, Mrs. Wm. Fuss, Mrs. Rodger Ven- ner; flower convener Mrs. Harry Hoy; social functions Mrs. Roy Brock (chairman) Unit I Mrs. Ken McLean, Unit II Mrs. Vern Alderdice, Unit IV Mrs. Earl Rowe; supply and welfare Mrs. Russell Erratt (chairman) Mrs. Ross Forrest, Mrs. Jack Corbett, Mrs. Ernie Chipchase, Mrs. Stewart Black- well, Mrs. John Ingram, Mrs. Albert Alexander, Mrs. Lloyd Ferguson and Mrs. Margaret Kinghorn; pianist Mrs. John Goddard. Unit leaders; Unit I Mrs. Dave Kyle; Unit II Mrs. James Drummond; Unit IV Mrs, James McAllister; nominating committee ,Mrs. Ron Wareing (chairman), Mrs. Eric Man- sfield, Mrs. Grace Peck; nur- sery Mrs. Edison Forrest. Following the adjournment of the business meeting, mem- bers and guests assembled in the Church Sanctuary for the Christmas meeting. The church was beautifully decorated for Christmas by Mrs. Robert Reaburn and Unit II members. Guests were ladies from Chiselhurst UCW and Em- manuel United Church, Zurich. Helen Goddard presided at the organ playing the carol "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". Unit IV were in charge of the worship, which opened with President Kay Mock reading two verses of "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" and ex- tending a welcome to members and guests, Mrs. James McAllister chaired the worship service. Mrs. Pearl Erratt, Mrs. Nan Britton and Mrs. Rowe read verses of scripture followed each time by a Christ- mas Carol. A playlet "The Visited Planet" was acted out' with Mrs. Britton and Mrs. Erratt acting the part of angels; they were assisted by Mrs. Kinghorn, Mrs. Rowe and Mrs. McAllister, The offering was taken up by Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Purdy, Mrs. Parke and Mrs. Harburn. Kay Mock read "Christmas and the Christ Child", keeping Christ in Christmas and His Love in our homes. Unit I were in charge of the program. "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear", was sung, followed by an organ and piano duet by Mrs. Delbert Geiger and Mrs. John Goddard, Mrs. Marilyn Zivkovic of Exeter sang two lovely solos and Janis Bisback and Gail Travers sang two lovely duets. Mrs. Doug Cook retold the Christmas story. Mrs. Robert Cook thanked everyone who took part in the programme and after the carol "Joy to the World", the rnPeting closed with prayer. Everyone adjourned to the Fellowship Hall where lunch was served by members of Unit Assault charge dropped • A charge of"common assault laid lastweekiby Clinton Town Clerk Cam Proctor against Clinton Police Chief Lloyd Westlake was dropped last Thursday, The charge apparently resulted from a November 23 incident. The matter was not discussed at the regular meeting of the Clinton Town Council last week. The Clinton Centre of Conestoga College had their own choir last Friday night as the college had a Christmas concert and dance. Here the choir sings some Christmas numbers. (News-Record photo) Ontario St. UCW enjoys music Christmas music played by Mrs. E. Radford provided the setting for the meeting of the Afternoon Unit of Ontario Street Church on December 4. Mrs. M. Batkin presided for the splendid worship service, consisting of a scripture reading by Mrs. M. Gibson of the visit of the angel Gabriel to Elizabeth and Mary. Mrs. G. Potter and Mrs. N. Trewartha Preparations for Christmas was the main topic at the December meeting of the Goderich Township Women's Institute held in Holmesville Public School auditorium. Catherine and Janice Orr demonstrated the art of candle- making and Mrs. Don Harris showed how she makes Christ- mas centrepieces. Mrs. Bert McCrea showed how to make Christmas decorations. A sing-song of Christmas carols was held with Mrs. William Cox playing piano and singing solo. Mrs. Argyle Township WI meets presented an interesting playlet entitled "The angels point of view", depicting their im- pressions as they visited the earth. Mrs. R. Homuth sang two beautiful solos "Bring a torch Janet Isabella" and "Lo how a rose e'er blooming". Mrs. L, Lewis gave a very in- teresting talk of some experien- ces while on a charge in Regina and also brought Christmas Lockhart, resolutions convener, conducted the program. The business portion of the meeting was run by president Mrs. John Banter. The roll call was answered by 19 members. There were five visitors present and later gifts were exchanged. The Nominating Committee was appointed at the meeting. The members are Mrs. Stanley Mcllwain, Mrs. Argyle Lockhart and Mrs. Don Harris. It was decided that the January meeting will have a Scottish theme. CEintoiz eomm'uiaf 56 Albert Street Clinton PHONE 482-3444 WILL BE CLOSED FOR VACATION BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS thoughts. Fifteen home calls and 50 hospital calls were made during the month. Arrangements were made to pack boxes for shut-ins for Christmas on December 18. The next meeting will be on January 8, 1974.