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Clinton News-Record, 1973-12-20, Page 20May seasonal joys warm your heart. To all thanks. 235-2311 21 Thames Rd rUAVatatatWkkAlgSMX4ANZ WYN and PAT GRAHAM BARBARA, NANCY and JOHN Wish All. Their Friends and Customers. A MERRY CHRISTMAS o. GRAHAM'S GENERAL STORE Bayfield \ . ' f 4-• NW. , , ,111 it. ir . t ,.. mgi•,1,,, _..L... • tin 1,,,i.,.. A„,,• • And A HAPPY NEW YEAR 1, Londesboro, and Nancy Gibbing. of RR 4, Clinton. On the right are Judy Hewett of RR 1, Londesboro, Vaughn Hunking of RR 1, Auburn and Mary Lou Sproul of RR 1, Clinton. (News-Record photo) What's new at` Hitronview? Holy Night As we celebrate the birth of our Lord let's give thanks for the blessings shown us. Special thanks; patrons. ADDi JUTZII AND THE STAFF BASE FACTORY OUTLET VANA BAYFIELD BEAUTY and BARBER SHOPPE sends Beat wishes W customers and friends for a joyous holiday filled with happiness. 44Z-V X-V XV XV MVX.VX-V XV MU *V 414 „t .... _ il UR!STMAS N N I Flickering candlelight a scent of Christmas greens ... the nearness of dear ones make the holidays bright. We hope to continue serving you in the future. KINGSWELL WELDING and STAFF _ Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day ..tik4WAVXVXVXVXV=MVXV&VM4 At this Glorious and Holy time, we wish for all mankind the great gifts of peace and joy, faith and love, May our spirits be uplifted, and our hearts filled with happiness and contentment, as we cherish anew the glorious message and meaning of Christmas, For the confidence and loyalty of those whom we are privileged to serve, we wish to express deepest gratitude. THE MANAGEMENT arid STAFF of TELEPHONE 52214373 ' (Afte cod* Mtn MgIV.Vg"4V=*dVXAVA-44gA VX-.4*.VVAIVAVaVVVgAM.VcVaVXMX-VX(VX.VX4 ORIGINAL OLD MILL IN BLYTH ifr1,44,) Dial ill ACTIMY burur WOOL PRODOC3 se 11: 3 . iktl• 6A—CLINTON NEWS-RECORD. TlWBSPAY, DECVNIBER 20, 1970 Christmas has crept up on rde this year. In fact, I think Christmas has crept up on most everyone, I've' been trying to determine just why so., few people are in the Christmas mood hut I'm afraid the cause for this unhappy phenonema is too deep for me to uproot, I've been listening to the carols of Christmas for several days. I've been looking at the Christmas lights. I've been smelling the goodies of the season. I've been watching the shoppers scurrying to and fro. I've been tramping in the crisp, white snow, But somehow, even yet, Christmas, seems far off and remote like just another holiday in a long, tedious year, I have no joy in my heart, I am sad .,.. not because of the things which haven't happened or the things that have hap- pened ,... but because of the stark realization that Christ- mas is losing its meaning for all mankind. the world at large, Christ- mas is the staff party with the big dinner and the cocktail hour. It is a new hair-do and a new dress. It is the Christmas cards and the lighted tree and the gaudy decorations and the turkey and trimmings. It, is the dance at the club; the social at the church; the parade,iq,town. It is baking and cleaning and wrapping and rushing. It is just another mad turmoil, hardly any different from the other days of the year which are filled to the brim with hurry and haste. And where does one go to escape? Where does one find the peace which is supposed to reign at Christmas-time? Where does one find the joy which is supposed .to fill the hearts of all people at this season? Where is the tremen- dous surge of goodwill which is supposed to prevail everywhere for a week or two at Christmas? You say it is in the manger? Find the manger if you can. Can you find it in the stores? Can you find it in the Santa Claus parade? Can you find it under the Christmas tree? Can you find it, God help us, even in our churches? Yes, I'm sad. I'm sad the token hour or so on Christ- mas eve or Christmas day to peer into the manger where the Christ Child is laid. I'm gad because in our affluence and our exalted egotism we are leas and less dependent on that Holy Infant who grew to manhood only to suffer and die so that, we might have eternal life, I'm sad because we won't let the Baby Jesus make a dent in our modern culture which longs to be free yet strangles itself daily with the petty pleasures that tantalize and tease from every side. I'm sad because most people muddle through their lives having Christmas only once a year when they could be having it every day of the year if they would only let the Prince of Peace have first place in their lives, Christ is in my Christmas. He's the reason for Christmas, He's the special guest for Christmas, He's more than a figure on a Christmas card and mere than a lifeless doll in a manger outside the church. He's real. he's alive. He's really and truly with me at Christmas. He's in me. But Christ cannot be cooped, up selfishly in my heart and held there in secret, He must be shared with others. Have you ever offered a gift which was unappreciated by the recipient? It is a horrible experience. One Christmas I purchased three gifts for one of my children, none of which was quite right. I felt like dying. And so I, like so many, many Christians, am offering Christ as a gift this Christmas. I'm asking people to accept the Blessed Babe into their homes. I'm editing them to trust this Priceless Gift. But I know my gift will be rejected, unappreciated, misun- derstood. I know a bottle of good whiskey would be more acceptable. And it makes me sad to be in the midst of Christ- mas with the best gift possible and to be pushed aside, tram- pled and ignored. What about you, friend? Will you accept the Christ Child this Christmas and experience a new year filled with new hope and abundant peace? ,Or-are.,- The Clinton Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, held its Christmas meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the home of Lois Fitzgerald. Following the opening ritual, roll call and minutes, president Vivienne Roy read a com- munication from International notifying the Chapter of coverage by liability insurance from November 1173 to Novem- ber 1/74. A "thank you" card from Marie Middleton was also received by the Chapter. The treasurer's report was given and the suggestion box was passed around. The vice- president reported that pledge training for the six bers will be " dff-the eb4C1 §f the 1119.ntlVcr5,,- ' The social chairman suggested that the Chapter start planning for the March dance. The tickets will be prin- ted and distributed at the first meeting in January. The service projects this year will include approximately $25 being spent on crokinole boards and playing cards for Huron- view; a donation to the Clinton • Brownies for the purchase of badges; a $20 donation to the Children's Aid Society for Obituary HAROLD HUGILL The sudden death occurred at his home, RR 2, Seaforth, on Saturday, December 1 of Harold A.L, He w4a,59. Mr. Hugill was a well-known Tuckersmith farmer." Born in Tuckersmith Town- ship, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonathon Hugill. He attended school at S.S. No. 6 Tuckersmith. He married the former Doris Campbell, of Mit- chell, on June 2, 1942, following which they farmed in Tuckersmith, Mr. Hugill was a Member of the 100F in Seaforth and of Northside United Church, Surviving are: his wife; sons, Douglas of 11.R, 2, Seaforth, Wayne of Seaforth; a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Sandra) Johnson of Rippen; brothers, Clarence aind Elmer, both of Clinton; Ar- Iold and Clifford, both of /Goderich, Wesley of Kitchener; sisters, Mrs. Frank (Pearl) Cummings of Clinton; Mrs. Ar- nold (Verna) Rathwell of Baden, Mrs. Reginald (Iona) Carr of St, Marys, Mrs. Gordon (Mary) (Mary) Horner of Kit- chener; three grandchildren. The body was at the G.A. Whitney funeral home in Seaforth where funeral services were conducted by Rev. M.E. Reuber of Northside on Mon- day, December 3. Temporary entombment followed in Pioneer Mausoleum with burial later in Maitlandbank cemetery. Pallbearers were: Lorne Car- ter, Wilfred Coleman, Oliver Wright, Prank Powler, Harold Connell and Andrew Crozier, Plowerbearers were: Joseph Hugill, Kenneth Williams, Gor- dan Papple a nd Robert Pother i righa in, asa, Exeter because' fewer. and fewer, people-. Y.0.14tied.„to-tinsel, and harid:elf:IC).- this year, will ':atooP- More- tliad'°''lliaibleaV':•'•-KA70.:krri.M"-1,:4:';',W.'1,7,••"'"-, And with our greetings, a sincere expression of gratitude fo our oustorners. AVAVAVAV=AVAVAVA-V. The six girls who received Provincial honors at the,Clinton area 4-H Achievement Day At CHSS last Saturday look at one of the colorful exhibits displayed for the program. On the left are Karen Tyndall, of RR 4, Clinton, Louise Lovett of RR Beta Sigma Phi makes plans for the new year children's Christmas gifts along with a piece of clothing donated by each Sorority mem- ber. A donation to the Clinton Public Hospital for sleepwear will be delayed until January to enable the service committee to obtain prices on the,clothing needed. The sorority is also in contact with a source from which they may be able to ob- tain a supply of children's books for the hospital. The hospital cart schedule was made up for the last two weeks of December. Follow'ng adjournment of the b ?.ss meeting, • Ann. Adam sented'the cultural . progra.... an "People". ChriSI-, mas traditions around the world was the theme. To conclude the evening the girls received a surprise visit from Santa Claus, who distributed gifts to each of them. After the gifts were opened, Santa continued on his merry way to add some Christmas cheer to someone else's party. A Christmas lunch was then served. Mrs. Gwen Whilsmith of Exeter led the Christian Women's Club candlelight ser- vice on Sunday evening with vocal solos by Mrs. Peter Mar- tin. Four new residents were welcomed at Monday after- noon's get together, Mrs. Clark, Benson Sowerby, Tom Morris and Alf Buchanan. Marie Flynn assisted Mary Taylor, Norman Speir and Jerry Collins with the music and the Christian Reform volunteers helped with wheel chairs and the carol sing. The residents had a very en- joyable hour of music in Family Night with Mr. Peter Dekher of Molesworth as guest soloist and Mrs. Doreen Danbrook as pianist. Peter sang many of the favorite songs such as .Danny Boy, Edelweiss, songs from the Sound of Music and led in the singing of Christmas Carols. Mrs. Revell expressed the ap- preciation of the residents.