HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1974-02-14, Page 8Everyone had a good time at the Carnival Hospitality night last week In Clinton and the
sing-song was led by some of Clinton's outstanding talent. Left to right are Seamus
Doherty, Bob Mann; Barry'Stevens and Eugene Bradley. Playing the piano is Lloyd Butler.
(News—Recbrd photo)
PRESIDENT
SECRETARY'. TREASURER
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Notice Is Hereby Given That the
99TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Hay Township Farmers' Mutual
Fire Insurance Company
will be held in the
Township Hall, Zurich
— ON
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1974
AT 2100 P.M.
For the presentation of the Annual Report;
to elect three directors to replace those
whose term of office has expired; and to
transact all business as may be done at a
general meeting of the policyholders.
The retiring directors are Donald
Campbell, Bayfield; Elmore McBride,
txeter; and Melvin We•litter,
who are eligible for re-election.
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Homan UCW
Unit IV of HensalLUCW met
On Thursday afternoon at the
Church, with 20 members
Present. Mrs. J. McAllister
presided and opened the
' meeting with the reading of
scripture from St. John. The
devotional was given by Mrs.
Riley. She gave a very inspiring
and stirring paper on how we
could and should plant a UCW
Church garden.
Mrs, Erratt gave the topic,
using as her theme "Taking In-
ventory of our past year, and
looking to the New year". She
closed with a poem "Radiate
the sunshine". It was announ-
' ced that the World Day of
Prayer is to be held March 1 in
the Presbyterian Church at 3
p.m. Mrs. Harburn acted as
Hostess for the afternoon.
United Church Notes
Rev. Don Beck preached on
the sermon topic "Everything
Beautiful" at the service in
Hensall United Church $unday
morning. The choir sang the
anthem "Praise my soul, the
King of Heaven", with Janis
Bisback and Wayne Payne
taking the duet. •
Amber Rebekah Lodge
The Amber Rebekah Lodge
celebrated their 25th birthday
anniversary Monday evening at
the Pineridge Chalet. Quiet,
music on the piano 'was played •
by Mary Broadfoot to welcome -
everyone. An address of
welcome was given by Noble
Grand Mrs. Aldeen Volland,
and a toast given to her
Majesty, the Queen.
During the winner, musical
selections were given by Mrs.
Edith Bell and her daughter
Sylvia, on piano and accordion.
Greetings were brought from
Huron District 23 by D.D.P.
Sister Mary Grigg, also from
Goderich, Brussels, Clinton,
Seaforth, Exeter and Monkton
Lodges. A resume of the Am-
ber Rebekah Lodge was read by
Sister Evelyn McBeath, after
which the names of the depar-.
ted brothers and sisters was
read and two minutes of silence
held in their memory.
Greetings were received from
Huron District 23, Oddfellows
•Lodge from D.D.G.M. Alex
Meikle of Exeter. Noble Grand
of Hensall Oddfellows, Brother
Roy Pepper presented a plaque
and a table arrangement to the
presiding Noble Grand Aldeen
Volland, in appreciation to the
Amber Rebekah Lodge.
Progressive euchre was en-
joyed with over 50 tables in
play. Winners are as follows:
ladies' high, Mrs. Knight,
Exeter; ladies, low--Mrs. Grace
Thompson, Brucefield; men's
high—Floyd Cooper, Exeter;
merts low Alvin Cole, Hensall;
Most lone hands--Mrs. Gladys
Skinner, Exeter; A draw for a
dinner ham was won by Mrs.
Harry Beaver of Exeter, and
the box of groceries draw won
by Mrs. Irene Blackwell.
Obituary '
Harold Melville Henderson
of Cheektowaga, New York,
passed away suddenly January
30, 1974 in his 63rd year.
Husband of Alice R.
(Conelly); father of George H.
and 3 grandchildren Mark,
Robin and Michael; dear
brother of Mrs. Stewart (Edith)
Bell of Hensall.
Funeral services were held
from the Urban Funeral Chapel
in Cheektowaga, Genesee
Street, Rev. Charles Smith of
the Presbyterian church of-
ficiated.
Mr. Henderson was a mem-
ber of the Westinghouse LU.E.
Local, 1561-30T31. Six union
workers acted as pall bearers.
Mr, Henderson was to retire
this July after 29 years of faith-
ful service, The entire plant
closed and acted as body
guards for the funeral.
Unit 11
Meeting
Unit II of Hensall
met Monday evening at the
Church for their February
meeting. Helen MacLean
presided and opened the
meeting with a poem "Seed
thoughts". Grace Drummond
gave , the worship with the
theme "Take Time", She said
that since we determine how
our time shall be spent, we are
so busy that we neglect the
spiritual side of our nature.
Patience reveals strength. If
like God we move slowly, we
would have time for those
things that are eternal, She
closed the worship with a
prayer that we might use our
time more wisely.
Mona Alderdice and Grace
Drummond acted out an
amusing skit on the use of time.
Roll call was answered by 13
members and one guest with
their favourite hymn. Grace
and Fran Mickle volunteered
to look after flowers in the
Church for the month of
March. The Worlds Day of
Prayer Service will be held in
Carmel Presbyterian Church on
March 1. The Huron Perth
Presbyterial will be held March
6 in Mitchell United Church,
with Miss Audrey McKim 'to
be the speaker in the afternoon.
If you wish to go contact Kay
Mock. A thank you note was
read from Wilhemenia Jaques.
Peggy Forrest used material
from letters and a diary from
Mrs. J.M. Scott of Seaforth for
the study. Mr. and Mrs. Scott
spent three months visiting
with their son John who
teaches "at Woodstock'school.in
India, about 160 miles from
New Delhi. The Scotts toured
north India extensively and
their letters were most in-
formative, humourous and of
general interest. The meeting
closed with the Mizpah
benediction.
A contest was conducted by
Helen MacLean, and lunch was
served by hostesses Eleanor
Mansfield and Elsie Carlile.
Legion Ladies
The February meeting of The
Legion Ladies Auxiliary was
held Tuesday evening in the
Legion Hall, with President
Mildred Chalmers presiding.
Members decided to have the
Easter Basket draw with the
proceeds to go to the Crippled
Children's Treatment Centre.
The Auxiliary is catering to a
bonspiel and a wedding in
March. Sports Officer Iva Reid
gave a sports report and an-
nounced bowling tournaments
coming up in Seaforth and
Walkerton. A St. Patrich
Dance is planned for- March 16.
The mystery-prize was won by
Evelyn Randall, guessing prize
by Mary Bisback and the atten-
dance prize by Wanda McClin.-.
chey,
Amber Rebekah
The regular meeting of Am-.
ber Rebekah Lodge was held
February 6, with N.G. Mrs.
Aldeen Volland presiding and
being assisted by J.P.N.G, Mrs,
Irene Blackwell, in absence of
V.G.M. Consitt. Quite a num-
ber of officers were absent from
this meeting.
A number of thank you cards
were received from sick and
shut-in members and friends
and a discussion took place as
to when to hold a euchre for
the Lodge. It was decided to
hold same on March 6. The
committee is in charge to
make final plans at the next
meeting. A card was sent to
Brad Sangster who had been ill
in hospital.
After the meeting, a dainty
lunch was served in the lower
hall by the committee in
charge.
Personals
Mrs. Alma Hess, who was a
patient in Victoria Hospital
London, is now home and
progressing favourably.
Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Robb of
Lucan visited Saturday with
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Schwalm
and Mrs. Ivey.
Mr. and Mrs. Desmond Ivey
of Sarnia visited with their
mother Mrs. Daisy Ivey on
Sunday.
Charles Schwalm of London
visited Monday with his
parents Mr, and Mrs. Gordon
Schwalm.
Mrs. Mable Schofield of
Parkhill and Miss Elsie
Schofield of Alma College, St.
Thomas visited Saturday with
Mrs. Gordon Schwalm and
Mrs. Ivey.
Susan Luther, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs., Eric Luther has
been successful in passing her
Grade 8 piano exam at the mid-
winter examinations of the
Royal Conservatory held in
London recently. Susan is a
pupil of Miss Greta Lammie.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Travers,
Tom, Gail and Debbie Miller
were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Mel Travers in London on
Saturday, when Mr. and Mrs.
Travers entertained 80 of their
friends and neighbours to
celebrate their 30th wedding
anniversary which was on
February 5. '
Mr. and Mrs. Don Travers
were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Jim W. Travers for dinner at
the Seven Dwarfs Restaurant
in London on Sunday evening
in celebration of Mr. and Mrs.
Don Travers 30th wedding an-
niversary which was on
February 12.
Maitland
and 16th
BY MILLIE LOBB
The SS No. 4 Community
Club held their February
meeting at the home of Phyllis
Thompson. Fourteen members
and one visitor provided a
delicious pot luck dinner which
left everyone well-fed (maybe
too well-fed). '
The president, Marilyn For-
bes, opened the meeting with
the Creed and The Lord's
Prayer. Marlene Forbes read
the minutes of the January
meeting.
Roll Call was answered with
"Where do you think the shop-
ping plaza should be built" Of
the two sites at Goderich, the
one on Highway 8 was the most
popular. Vanastra was another
choice.
There is to be a bowling
party at Crown Lanes on Sat.
February 23rd at 9 p.m,
Harriett Tyndall will be
hostess for the March meeting.
The meeting was closed with
the Mizpah Benediction.
The afternoon was spent
quilting until Geo. Thompson
was available to show the
slides he took while touring
Europe. The two wanderers
"Geo and Gord" visited many
countries— England, France,
Holland, Austria, Germany,
Switzerland, Denmark, (Hope I
didn't miss any, boys) They
managed to get a plane home
in time for Christmas.
PERSONALS
A former resident of our com-
munity, Herb Oakes, who has
been a patient in the Clinton
Public Hospital since Sept, 14th
will celebrate his 88th birthday
on Valentines Day. Happy Bir-
thday from all of us Herb, Hope
you are soon able to be up and
around again.
Clinton Sarah Hale Chapter,
Lo.D,g. met on February 5,
and reviewed their past year's
activities. This was both their
regular monthly meeting and
their annual meeting with an-
nual reports being made by the
various committee chairmen.
Treasurer Helen Bartliff's
report indicated total receipts
of $1,589 over the one year's
time, this money coming from
all sources, i.e. projects, dues,
etc. The annual report of the
"services at home and abroad"
chairman, Florence Carrie, in-
cluded such projects as sup-
plying toys for the C.A.S. at
Christmas, compiling and
despatching the• bale to the
Worthwest Territories in the
fall, several hours of volunteer
work done by members, etc.
Bev Williscraft, education
chairman, submitted her report
which included presentation. of
mint sets to the top grade 8
history students at each of the
three Clinton elementary
schools, judging of the Carnival
posters, and sale of
calendars.
Ways and means chairman,
Marjorie Porter reported on the
two money-making projects, a
bridge party and the Christmas
tree raffle. The report on mem-
bership, given by chairman
Marian McCann, indicated
some changes in membership
over the year with the present
membership totalling 39,
The regular monthly
business session saw some time
spent on discussion of suitable
projects to celebrate Clinton's
centennial, The provincial
LO.D.E, is selling a newly
developed, commemorative
rose bush which the local group
would like 'to see planted in
Clinton for centennial year.
A new member, Audrey Mid-
dleton was welcomed into the
group by Regent. Darlene
Flowers, and vice-regent
Suzanne German, performed
the installation.
Some time was devoted to
setting up committees for the
upcoming March project, the
appearance of the Woodstock
Choralaires. It was decided
that student s' tickets to this
event would be available at a
reduced price of $1.50. The
ladies were pleased to learn
that the cost of printing the
tickets is being donated by Wil-
Dex of Clinton. The program
committee for upcoming
meetings is to be Alice Andrews
and Kelly Ball.
The meeting concluded with
the group hearing a recording
by the Choralaires.
8—CLINTON NEWS---RECORD, THUR§DAY FEBRUARY 14, 1974
IORE reyiews..
year's activities
Mayor Don Symons presents the Town of Clinton Trophy
to Sandra Fremlin, captain of the Clinton Girl,' hockey
team who beat Ilderton in the championship game of the
tournament last Saturday.' (News—Recordphoto)
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