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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1967-11-02, Page 9Regional convention What in the world is the church doing? The sixth regional convention of the centre section Qf the Huron Presbyterial was held in Moncrief United Church. Presi dent Mrs. Gordon McKenzie was in eharp-fi of the meeting. Theme for the meeting was ^Centennial Thanksgiving’ ’tThe Duke to open fair His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke ofEdinburghjK.G., Will open the 39th Royal Agw ricultural Winter Pair Novem ber 10, He win arrive in an elegant George IV phaeton, drawn by four horses, ridden by liveried postillions. Details of the opening cere monies were announced by John A. McDougald, President of the Royal. After inspecting a guard of honor the Priim ? will press a button lowering a flag and marking the official opening of The Royal. The fair will be officially closed on the evening of No vember 18 by former U.S. Pre sident General Dwight D. Eis enhower, who operates a large farm at Gettysburg, Pennsylva nia-and is an enthusiastic breeds er of Aberdeen-Angus cattle. “The emphasis of the 39th Royal will be on food, and the relationship between farm ers, as producers of food, and the public, as consumers”, Mr. McDougald said. worship service was conducted by Mrs. WUlfamHttlcandMr?- Jim. Axtman of Winthrop UQW. Mrs. McKenzie read a let ter froim the Presbyterial Pres ident, Mrs. Margaret Michie, sending greetings to all in this Centennial Year. One change In the new year will be toe amal gamation of Huron and Perth Presbyteries to .form a pew Presbytery along with the Evan gelical United Brethren within these boundaries. The. London Conference Branch president, Right to a future HENSALL - St, Paul’s Angli can Church Women held their regular meetinglastWednesday at toe home of Mrs. H. A. Seeg- miller. President Mrs. T. Lavender opened the meeting with the Devotions from the Living Mes sage, and Mrs, F. Forrest read toe Scripture. It was decided to send for the study book “Right to a Future” by John Melling. This book concerns the Indians in Canada. A bake sale is planned for Saturday, November .18, Mrs. Seegmiller gave an in teresting talk on “Witness” and gave as a wonderful ex ample, the work Doctor Paul Brandt is doing with the lepers. Hunting Coats Work Parkas Vests CAPS X SOCKS SHIRTS SWEATERS BOOTS and RUBBERS MIHS and GLOVES ■ ■l|_ Jimi ■Jr. f '^4 / AIKEN’S CLOTHING — FOOTWEAR 482-9352 “Please yourself with a new Westinghouse Refrigerator Mrs. Cruickshank, also was present and1 spoke of the women’s work. Mrs. George E, Potter of Clinton, reported for supply work. Mrs. Walter Bewley, litera ture secretary, reviewed the books and the new study packet on Japan. Mrs. S. E, Lewis, treasurer reported givings of$23,104.36 in at the end of the tolrd quar ter, toe allocation being$31,400. W|rs. Gilbert Beecroft gave a very inspiring and informative talk on “What in toe world is the church doing?’1* The offer, ing was received and dedicated by Mrs. N. Taylor, Varna UCW. Rev. W.O. Mathers of Bly th addressed toe ladies on the theme “Co-operation in Chris tian Education”. He said need is not all financial. It is people and where are we to find people who will give of their time and talent to help develop thinking and mould lives into Christian living. This is a challenge. Mrs. Anne Follis, supervisor of health in Huron County spoke on the needs of the aged people in Huron County. The roll call’was answered with twelve UCW answering, each giving a highlight in their years activities. Rev. Grant'Mills, chairman of London Conference was also present and spoke a few words. Discussion groups were for med on self-determination with Mrs. Beecroft as leader, co operation in Christian Educa- Toe Alpha bus trip On the weekend of October 21, 33 members of Huron Toe Alpha enjoyed a bus trip and tour of- Windsor. The group, composed of local young people from Huron County and out lying points, left Clinton on Sat urday morning an d’re turned on Sunday evening after a busy but most interesting and in formative weekend. The agenda was highlighted by a tour of ’ the Brothers of the Good Shepherd Charity House in downtown Windsor. This centre is actively involved in bringing help to the unfor tunate, whether alcoholic, drif ter or unemployed, in the form of hot meals, over-night ac commodation and companion ship. The Toe Alpha group also attended a local dance, a church service Sunday morning, and were guided on a tour of Wind sor before returning home. Plans are now underway for attending Vision 67, the Nation al Toe Alpha conference in Niagara Falls, December 28 to January 2. Anyone interested in atten ding this conference could re ceive further information by contacting: Miss Pat Cox, R.R. 2 Bayfield, phone 482-3235, or Miss Lyn Argyle, 92 Britannia Road, Goderich, phone 524-7155. Kinsmen convention Several local Kinsmen and Kinettes from Clinton attended toe Fall Council at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto last week end, The event was hosted by the Georgetown Kinsmen Club. They were Kin President Bob Mann and Mrs. Mann; Dave Beattie and Kinette President Mrs. Beattie; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Don Hall; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Clifir ford; Gary Jewitt; and Crystal Straughan. tion, Rev, W. O. Matheys; cit izenship and social action, Mrs. G. -Edgar and Mrs. Follis; leadership and development, Mrs, B, Alton, Mrs. John Rpbinson of Gos. hep expressed toanks and court . tesy remarks. The 196? Regional is to Pe held at Varna. A closing worship service with Ontario Street United Church in Charge had Mrs. George E. Pot- ter and Mrs. Harvey Johnston conducting the service. News of Londesboro groups LONDESBORp - The United Church Women held an open meeting on Tuesday evening of last week with over 60 ladies in attendance. Mrs. Clarence Crawford presided. Miss Vera Lyon who is vis iting at her home in Bly th for a few weeks vacation from her work in East Africa, addressed the ladies and showed pictures of Africa. Mrs. Clare Vincent favored with a solo, Beverley Lee gave a piano instrumental and Betty Snell presented a lovely rendi tion of “The Lost Chord'” Mrs, Shaddick explained how toe group can procure film strips for aid in toe work of the UCW and Sunday School. PARADE IN CITY A carload of Scouts and Cubs from the community with their leaders, Gordon Shobbrook and John Jewitt, joined in the west ern Ontario boys’ parade held in London on Sunday, Octo ber 22. It presented one of the largest scout parades held in London. Sir Charles MacLean from the Isle of Mull, Scotland, review ed the parade of 5,000 Western Ontario boys and their leaders. “You put up a very splendid show’*, he told them, PRESBYTERY DINNER The United Church men of Huron Presbytery held a very successful meeting in Londes, boro church last Monday even ing. One hundred and fifty-six men with their wives were ser ved a turkey dinner. COTTONTIALS The Cottontials of the 4-H Club met on October 23 when the discussion was on arrang- ment of furniture. - «. A . > A rf i/! PERSONALS Dave Ewan is again under the Doctor’s care in Clinton Public Hospital for the past week.* * * Jim Neilans met with a pain, ful accident while at work near Wingham last Wednesday. He has a broken knee cap which will necessitate a few weeks in Clinton Public Hospital, * ■’* * Tom Airdrie has pruchased the John Bromley property in the village. John is now resid. ing at Hur on view.* * * Harold Livingstone was taken to Westminster Hospital on Fri day evening. He has been poorly for several weeks with a heart condition. His many friends hope he will soon, improve. * * * Recent visitors with Mrs. Myrtle Fairservice and Ann were Mrs. Mabel McDonald, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Hen derson, all of Kintore and Mirs. J. Snow, Edward Snow and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Snow of Milton.* * * Mrs. J. Lawrie (nee Linda Thompson) was successful in .passing her RegisteredNurses’ examination recently. Miss Agnes E. Lizmore, right, co-ordinator of volunteer services at Westminster Hospital, London, cuts the cake at the 35th anniversary of the Ladies’1 Auxiliary to Clinton Branch 140 Royal- Canadian Legion last Wednesday evening. Looking on left to right, are ?.» . Evelyn Carroll, Goderich, zone commander; Mrs, Don N i <»an, president to the Clinton Auxiliary and three charter members of the auxiliary, Mrs, Gordons cribbins, Mrs. Thomas Leppington and Mrs. Alex Haddy. (Photo by A. L. Colquhoun) Mrs. Cantelon shows how to make amusing objects from gourds The October meeting of the Holmesville Messengers was held on Friday at 4 p.m. A hymn was sung with Laurel- anne Bond acting’as pianist. Sharon Potter read a poem, and the scripture and prayer was led,by Mrs.i.G. Blqke. The offering was taken by Mary Cantelon followed by the story “Billy Biganof” told by Mrs. R. Potter. Arts and crafts period was under the direction of Mrs. F. Cantelon when many amus ing objects were made from gourds. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Potter visited on Saturday with the Misses Brecker of Kitchener, * * * Mr. and Mrs. FrankMcCuI- lough are spending a few days this week with friends at Penn sylvania, * * * Mrs. Irvine Tebbutt is at present a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. 4-H CLUB The Holmesville Homemak ing Club, “Bedroom Belles”, met in the hall on Saturday afternoon, October 21. The dis cussion and demonstrations were on how to assemble throw cushions and chair pads. HIGHEST DEBENTURE RATES ATTENTION KNITTERS S L £ SAVE! BARGAINS! Approx. 2 Oz. Balls—DBL Knitting 98c - $1.05______ ______ _____Only 69c Approx. 4 Oz. Skeins Speed Wool 1.65 _________________________Only 1.35 Some Clear Out Wool, 4 Oz. Skeins__Only 1.35 Sayelle Orlon Wool, 2 Oz* Skeins______„ 98c Baby Wool, 1 Oz......._____________________49c 2 Oz. 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