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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1974-04-11, Page 1010,-,OWNTON .N.RWR,RECORP, -THURROAY,• APRIL 11, 1974 Dino's Dingalings took home the Molson's Trophy as the playoff champs in the Molson's Crown Mixed Bowling League banquet last week. Left to right are Ann Cox, Donna Gib- binge, Bill Harris and Thelma Ellerby. Missing was captain Dean Reid and Linda Meade. (News-Record photo) Women must earn equal rights Women must earn the right to equal rights and recognition and many problems that they encounter are due to their own attitudes, the Huron Riding Progressive Conservative Women's Committee was told last Wednesday night, in Brucefield. Joyce E. Bowerman, president of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Association of Women told the women that she thought there were ,no more problems for women in any field of en- deavour, even in politics, they Summary planned Members of the senior training course, "More Ideas for Sewing Knits", are putting the finishing touches on their knitted garments for Summary Day. Two Summary Days are being held in Huron County: Wingham, Tuesday, April, 23rd at_,; Nkr,4i,n lin 43TejliYtt i a n Church; at I.:30 ;p.m.'; , Clinton, Wednesday, April 24th at Clin- ton Legion Hall at 2:00 p,m. The programme promises to be an interesting one. The ladies will have a fashion parade of adults' and children's clothing to show off their original creations. Miss Nancy Simpson, clothing specialist with the ministry of agriculture and food, Toronto, will be present to discuss tips and problems encountered for sewing with knits. A tea con- cludes the afternoon. A cordial invitation is exten- ded to those interested in the project, "More Ideas for Sewing Knits", to attend the Summary Days. ATTRACTIVE RATES TERM DEPOSITS FROM 30 DAYS to 5 YEAR TERM AVAILABLE INQUIRE AT: Clinton Community Credit Union 70 Ontario St. 482.3467 111111.11111111111.111111101 HOLIDAY OFFICE' HOURS OPEN THURS. APR. 1i - 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY OPEN SAT, APR, 13 - 9 A.M. TO 12t30 P.M, OPEN MON. APR. 15 AS USUAL 1111.111111MIMINIMMISI me Interior Latex Paint $4 5.9 Sakrete cement Mixes JD', Vt.. Tkii Anfrei Fresh for Easter. Laura Secord Buttercream Easter Eggs with the yellow yolk centres: Delicious. Easter Candies from Phone 482-9511 Clinton, Ontario SIZES 8 to 18 Separate board offers course FROM A TOP QUALITY LADIES DRESS SHOP inl SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO ALL AT Unit. IV 11)CW Unit IV of }tensall UCW met on April 4 with 20 members present, Mrs. McAllister read a poem "The stone is rolled away" and Mrs, L. Purdy gave the Devotional which she began by reading scripture from Luke followed, by prayer. Her theme was "Easter—He is Risen", She spoke of the deciples who were plain men but who were able to tell what they per- sonally knew of Christ, Mrs.1 11.M. Peck took as her - subject for the study "Does Anyone care about my Friend?" This was a com- prehensive view of a minister's life in Uraquay, living on $70 a month. The offering was taken by Mrs. E. Luther, and dedicated by Mrs. McAllister, who conducted a contest. Plans were made for the flowers in the Church for April and for the Devotional at the general meeting in May. Benediction given by Mrs. McAllister and lunch was ser- ved by the committee in charge. Rebekah Lodge Meeting The regular meeting of the Amber Rebekah Lodge was held Wednesday evening in the Lodge rooms with N.G. Mrs. Aldeen. Volland presiding and being assisted by V.G. Mrs. Margaret Consitt, It was repor- ted that quite a number of cards had been sent to sick and shut-in members. The Past Grands of Amber Lodge will be attending the District meeting in the Clinton Lodge rooms on April 10 and it was decided to inquire 'about a degree team to confer degrees on candidates, plans are to be. arranged later. It was decided to drape the Charter in memory of Mrs. Nancy Kyle who passed away in March. A discussion took place on the decision to have a Dessert Euchre sometime in May. Final plans are to be made at a later date. The D.D.P. Mrs. Mary Grigg of District 23 will make her official visit at the April 17 meeting. Church Hosts Visitors The WMS of Carmel Presbyterian Church met Mon- day evening at the church with the Arnold Circle and Home Helpers attending..1Vfrs:,Harvey Hyde, the president, welcomed the guests and opened the meeting with an Easter poem. Mrs. Edith Bell and Mrs. Clarence Volland were in charge of the devotional. Mrs. Bell presented an Easter meditation entitled "Faithful Women an4 the empty tomb", Vocal solos were given by Sandra and Lesa Volland ac- companied by Karen Volland on the guitar, Karen also played a guitar solo. Mrs, Ester Wright gave an Easter meditation "All in an April Evening", The WMS accepted an invitation to be guests of the WMS of First Presbyterian church in Seaforth, April 18. Next meeting will be May 6, Mrs. Clarence Volland presided at the regular meeting of the Ladies Aid following the WMS meeting. Arrangements were finalized to cater at the Gould-Sangster wedding and also to purchase some items required for the Church. Legion Auxiliary The April meeting of the Hensall Legion Ladies Auxiliary was held in Legion Hall Tuesday evening with Mildred Chalmers presiding. Zone Commander Mrs. Margaret Thorndyke made her annual visit for the year to this meeting and gave an in- teresting resume of the years work, after which the president presented her with a gift. The draw for the Easter Basket will be made on Satur- day April 13 and members decided to again have the An- nual Penny Sale on .June 7. A donation was made towards the Legion Bursary. Sports Officer Iva Reid gave the sports report announcing bowling tournaments coming in • Seaforth, Goderich, Strathroy and Walkerton. Iva Reid won the mystery prize, 011ie Cooper the guessing prize and Wanda McClinchey the attendance prize. United Church Notes A solo "Open the Gates of the Temple" sang by Earl Shapter highlighted the Palm Sunday Service of worship in Hensall United Church on Sun- day morning. Rev, Don Beck preached on the sermon topic "Christ the King". Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. will be Maundy Thursday Communion Service and on Sunday morning April 14, the Choir with Rev, Beck as :narrator, eyespot, •the Easter Contata "No Greater Love". Personals Mrs. E,R. Luther and Mrs. T.G. Lavender attended the second Annual meeting of the Silver Birch area of Girl Guides in Kitchener on Satur- day. The program theme was "Joy in Guiding". Over 400 Guide, Brownie and Ranger leaders were present. Carl Payne is visiting with his daughter and son-in-law Gny. Sargeant and Mrs. Gary L. Merritt in Oceanside Califor- nia. With women attaching them- selves temporarily to women's associations to learn and to practise," she said. She said that she believed the big challenge ahead of women is to combine the vast dedicated and capable human resource to be found among women with the roles of creativity, respect, position and power which have been traditionally filled by men. Ontario is one of the best places to live 'she concluded and that fact was not by ac- cident or coincidence. "It is the result of the direction which has been supplied from Queen's Park and that we must en- courage to continue to happen, especially by removing the Liberal and NDP coalition ob- structionists in Ottawa, so that Queen's Park can get on with their job," she said Courses offered The Ministry of Education has more than tripled the num- ber, of short Courses it will offer teachers this summer. The Ministry plans 20 short summer courses for teachers compared to six seminars and workshops last year, The cour- ses, lasting for one or two weeks, will also be held in more areas, making it easier for teachers, to attend. Seminars and workshops on a wide variety of subjects are scheduled for Brantford, Brockville, Ottawa, Sudbury, Waterloo, Peterborough, Kingston, and Toronto. The Ministry will also offer a wide range of the traditional four-and five-week summer courses at locations throughout the province. *DRESSES *SUITS *GOWNS *SKIRTS *TOPS The . Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic separate school board is preparing to initiate a pilot mini-course in family life instruction, on an optional basis, to all grade 8 students in the 19 separate schools in Huron and Perth Counties. The board agreed that the opportunity be given those grade 7 students who are in a combined grade 7 and $ class, to take the course also, Joseph Tokar, assistant superintendent of education, outlined to the board 'Bombers the course content which had been determined by a commit- tee of trustees, clergy, teachers and parents, He stated it was "a broad program" and that the clergy had been involved in selecting the material to be used. He explained that there had been concern because there was no such program for the grade 8 students and this was the Area where parents were in general agreement for it. Mr. Tokar outlined the course which will deal with the physical changes that take place in young people, fatherhood, motherhood, per- sonality, emotions, dating, posture, grooming, fashion, alcohol, smoking and drugs and the meaning and qualities of love. Mr.' Taker said the course will be outlined to the prin- cipals and grade 8 teachers from each school and the clergy, and they would form a team in their own schools to ex- plain the program at a meeting of parents. The parents would be able to approve the course for their children- or opt out. Mr. Tokar said the 22 lessons are to start on May 21 and end about June 25. He said he would give a report on the program by the end of Septem- ber. The board released the salaries of the administrative staff for the year 1974: the superintendent of education's annual salary has been in- creased from $29,000 to $31,000 and the payment of fringe benefits (OHIP and Group Life) be increased from 66 2 /3 per cent to 75 per cent: the Assistant superintendent's salary is increased from $23,000 to $25,000 and that the same fringe benefits be paid, as well "mileage • alloWance in- egg" Ved ffiiii 'i5tt rogrise mfitr mile; the business ad- ministrator's salary increased from $16,000 to $18,000 and that the payment of fringe benefits as above be paid, also mileage increase; the main- tenance and assessment officer for board—salary increased from $9,540 to $10,500, same increases as above for fringe benefits, also mileage, As well, vacation leave to be increased from two weeks to three weeks. The board supported the stand of the Durham Region Roman Catholic separate school hoard expressing gr- concern on the. recent amend- ment to the regulations covering hospitals and doctors which permits 10 to 10 year- olds to have surgical operations without perental consent, A letter to the Preinifir of Ontario. Asked that the :Government reverse the decision and allow parents to exercise their rights and responsibilities rather than to confiscate them. .The board will send a letter stating the concern of the. trustees to Premier William Davis and to local members of Parliament in Huron ' and Perth,. The Perth Branch of the On- tario Humane. Society will be permitted to show a film in the separate schools in Stratford. And. to. Ask the students to enter the art contest during Be Hind to Animals week, May 11.10, Jack niotr a tLo Lane, ba4utoPred; si:a rent storage space from Robert Reuttentniller of Seaforth to store temporarily, desks, cabinets, lumber and general collection of salyagable goods from the:Holy Name of Mary School in .St, Marys at a cost of $40 per month for 1,200Aquare feet of space, Mr. Jones reported he had been attendance counsellor for three years. .He said the first year he had 183 cases and this year there were to date only 11, He explained that he worked through he Children's Aid Society, the police, probation lissurnmalr - are just different. She said they need training and self- confidence, and the en- couragement to gain it, but unless they are willing to fight for their own roles, the fight is useless. Mrs, Bowerman, 34, has proven what she preaches and has a long list of accomplish- ments, including chairman of the Toronto District Area coun- cil for Boys' Clubs of Canada and chairman of the board of directors and, trustee of the Women's Welfare League of Oshawa which directs the Sim 7 coe Hall Settlement House, Eastview Boys" Club and the Crippled Children's Centre. "The job of changing at- titudes has to he done by women, men don't really un- derstand what we are talking about when we discuss the need for self-satisfaction, even those men who believe that we have been liberated or that they 'believe in equality," she said. "We will not make it if we cry "niale chauvinism at every turn or set back. 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