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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1975-02-27, Page 2igitittRY 27. 1975 With, our official Centennial opening) in just five months - the question of accommodation for out of town visitors 'becomes, a major question to be con- sidered. We have been asked to -approach the citizens of the community, through the medium of this column, with.a request that they might wish to list any room or rooms available for visitors especially during the official two weeks of the centennial. The phone numbers to call for this purpose are 482-3858 or 482-9781. +++ Jack Plumtree is not only a master in the art of wood turning - he is gaining note in the field of photography. At last year's Clinton Fair he took slide pictures and last week at the all Ontario Fairs Con- vention in The Royal York Hotel, Toronto, his entry pic- ture of heavy horses in the livestock division took fourth prize among other Ontario contestants. +++ Gary Cummings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cummings, Mary Street, now attending Acadia University in. Nova Scotia, is .playing intermediate hockey for Sackville this season. +++ Maybe the ground hog did go back for another six weeks sleep (sensible fellow) but the robins have more faith. Mrs. Margaret Fawcett of Bayfield reported seeing one of these harbingers of spring last Tuesday. The gentle folk of that village must have a way' with birds, but then they work at it, as is evidenced by the efforts of the Bluebird Society. Your writer needs a course in "How to win bird friends and in- fluence feathered folk". Last week her feeding station did graduate from starlings and sparrows to host a pair of klui jaysfor a short while. +++ Another 'successful I.O.O.F. card party was held on February 20. Prize winners were: 500 - ladies' high, Mrs. Bert RRowden; low, Mrs. Olive Ball; men's high, Aaron Fisher; low, Milton Wiltse: In euchre: ladies' high, Mrs. Shipp; low, " Mrs. Alvin Cox; men's high, Mr. E. Fothergill; low, Mr. Cliff Ashton; lone hands Mrs. Pearl Cummings. Winners of the draw prizes were Bill Jenkins, Mrs. Shipp and Cliff Ashton. +++ A clipping found by Mr. Tom Twyford and subsequently brought into the office here is entitled "Huron Papers Prove Source of Valuable Early History by Nerissa A. McInnes. We quote in part, 'The Bridgewater Hotel has an advertisement in this paper, as a place of recreation, two and one-half miles from Clinton, with extensive gardens and a trout stream. Joseph Walker, proprietor. Also a race course, where a three-day race meet is an annual event. (Bridgewater Hotel was located just east of Holmesville on what is now No. 8 highway).' also the following - 'From the Clinton Courier, printed every Friday a.m. at the office on Victoria Street, Clinton by A. McLean and -Co. from the November 14, 1862 edition we have the following: "The annual meeting of the Library Association was held, the list of officers being - President, Mr. Horatio Hale; vice-president, Mr. Murray; secretary, Mr. Laycock; treasurer, Mr. M. McTaggart; librarian Mr. Thwaites. Con- sulting committee, Messrs. Partridge, Stevenson Searle, Fisher and T. Jackson.''' Two swine seminars pirnndfor Londesboro The topic is pigs, and area pork producers are invited to attend two seminars sponsored by the Ontario ministry of agriculture and food. Entitled, "Where are the Pig Profits?" and . "Everything (well...almost) You Ever Wanted To Know About Swine Health," the meetings will take place at the Londesboro Community Hall - one block East of Highway 4 on Monday March 3, and Thursday, March 13. The seminars begin at 10 a.m. and include such talks as "Doing My Own Thing" by Willy Keller of Mitchell, "Farrow to Finish Operation", and "Putting It All Together" Highlights from Queensway Hate) and Jim McNaughton, Clarence Smillie, Brian and Judy Smillie visited Aida Amiliie to help her celebrate her birthday. She received manyiovely-cards, flowers and gifts and two birthday cakes. Mrs. Belva Fuss visited with Mrs. Smillie, Mrs. Lavery and Mr. Goodwin. Mrs. Pearl Passmore visited with her sister, Bernice Lavery, and on Sunday Alvin Lavery of London and Milton Lavery visited with Bernice Lavery. George and Agnes McLeod of Goderich and Mrs. Ben Tinney, of Exeter visited Mrs. O'Brien. Ernest Perry had his son Bill, daughter-in-law Donna, along with his grandsons Jimmy and Donald to visit him on the oc- casion of his birthday. Sheila Craig of St. Marys and Coral Craig of Stratford, and Dorothy Brintnell visited with Isabell Brintnell. Mrs. Schenk and daughter visited with Hugo Schenk. Mrs. MacDonald and Mrs. Stewart Triebner both of Exeter visited Roy MacDonald. Mary Goodwin visited with her father Wilfred Goodwin. Cathy Bell visited with her mother Mrs. Montieth. Wilbert Dilling visited with his wife Anna, and Roy Parlmer visited with his wife Mary, and Sam Rannie visited with his sister Irma Harris. On Monday afternoon, the ladies of Kippen UCW en- tertained some of the residents by playing bingo. Teresa Ferris, Mary Jane McGregor, Sue Ann Finlayson, Vicki Bell and Robyn McLellan en- tertained by singing and playing numbers on their ukeleles. Tuesday's Church service was conducted by Rev. Jarvis of Exeter. Louise Mitchell ac- companied him on the piano. by Jack Underwood, a swine specialist from ELANCO. Thursday March 13th's sessions will focus on pig diseases, and will feature Dr. Brian Brandenburg of the Ontario Veterinary College and Dr. Bill Young of London's Westminster Vet. Services. Opportunity for questions and discussion will follow each presentation and over the lunch break. The coffee is free, so just bring your own lunch. For more information, write Don Pullen, Ag. Rep., Clinton Huron County, Ontario ministry of agriculture and food, Clinton, or phone 482-3428, Zenith 7-2800. human race. She also expressed hope that the UCW would spend some time and thought on bringing the women of the Church into focus this year. Women should throw their full weight into the partnership with men to worship God and to upgrade the importance of homemaking and family care. She, said our task today is in recognizing our brothers as partners not as equals. God has,called us all for some task in this day, Look at your life, and hear yourself called for such a time as this and give yourself. Belva Fuss sang a solo "The Lord's My Shepherd" ac - companiedszn the organ by Mrs. Turkheim. A specialUCW choir sang a number "Great is thy faithfulness". Ushers for the service were Audpey Christie and Mildred Kyle. A social hour was enjoyed at the conclusion of the service in the Fellowship Hall. At Chiselhurst . United Church, the first vice president of the UCW, Mrs. Dorothy Parker, and second vice president, Mary Brintnell' assisted in the service. Sunday March 2 will be the Sacrament of Holy Coin- munion, and the welcoming of members from other Churches, and the admission of members of the session. 4-H Club Picks Name . The third meeting of Hensall 4-H Clubs was held at the home of Mrs. Bill Fuss. Seventeen members answered ,the roll call, "Show your blouse pattern and fabric and explain why you chose them". There was a great deal of time spent on choosing names. They finally decided to call Hensall 1, "Smart Set" and Hensall 2, "Sewing Sweethearts". They also discussed what to wear at different occasions. The next. meeting will be held at Mrs, Fuss' home on March 3 at ' l p.m. McKillop Mutual's losses drop Substantial increases in all areas of its operation except losses featured the report presented to policy holders of the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Company at the annual meeting recently in the Seaforth Town Hall. During the year under review, assets increased from $362,422 to $440,232. While there was an increase in liabilities the net gain of $71,599 was almost double the 1974 gain contributing to an increase in resources from $1,301,482 to $1,393,939. In his report, president Robert Archibald, who presided at the meeting, em- phasized a drop in losses of nearly $10,000 experienced during the year. In 1974, net claims totalled $79,574 and this came down to $69,240 last year, Mr. Archibald said. - ' During the year insurance in force climbed over $3,000,000 to $49,391,759. The meeting Special UCW Service , Sunday morning at Hensall United Church was a special UCW service. Leading in the worship were the president of the Hensall UCW, Mrs. Shirley McAllister, and the past president,•Mrs. Kay Mock. - Special guest speaker for the service was Rev. Ann Langford M. Sc., 1 D.D., of .' the Metropolitan United Church in London. She spoke using the theme "For such a time as this", using the book of Ester as her back ground. She said that since this year has been declared "International Women's Year" she was speaking in the light of Inter- national Women's Year , this year, to somehow draw the best out of women. She said men and women are not equal, but are partners to each other. She expressed hope that this year would bring a new dignity to home making and child rearing, and there will come a dignity of usefulness to the important partnership in the You'IIfind our.. prices very competitive... so give us a call fora "FREE" estimate you'll be gladyou did! paid tribute to the passing of John Moylan who died during the year and to Wm. Alexander, who resigned from the board after long service. Both were past presidents . of the company. Names to replace them were Donald McKercher and Laverne Godkin, both .of whom were approved by the meeting. At the same time, retiring directors Robert Archibald,, Kenneth Carnochan and William R. Pepper were re- elected. Members attending the meeting recognized that the present year will be significant in the life of the company since it marks the 100th anniversary of its founding. At a subsequent meeting of the board Stanley Mcllwain, RR 2, Goderich was elected president and Kenneth Car- nochan, RR 4, Seaforth, vice president. Mrs. Margaret Sharp is secretary -treasurer. Other directors are: John H. McEwing, RR 1, Blyth; Robert Archibald, RR 4, Seaforth; Wm. R. Pepper, Brucefield; J. N. Trewartha, RR 3, Clinton; Donald McKercher, RR 1, Dublin; Ross Leonhardt, RR 1, Bornholm and Laverne Godkin, RR 1, Walton. Agents are: James Keys, RR 1, Seaforth; William Leiper, RR 1, Londesboro, K. J. Etue, Seaforth and Steve J. Murray, RR 5, Seaforth. Brownies meet On Feb. 10th, we started Brownies with Brownie Gold. Then we played a game called "Snail Snail." We also made a valentine that you put on your clothes. We then did our Brownie Prayer, and then we did the squeese. We have lots of fun at Brownies every Monday. Our Brownie leaders' names are Brown Owl and Tawny Owl. by Tammy Welch, grade 3. 1.11 ...._--�711 11 1.1 Q÷f.... 211 - FRED ELLIOTT. COUNTRY MARKET MEAT MANAGER FRED'S MEAT DEPT. SPECIALS BLADE OR SHORT RIB 3-4LB. AVERAGE BEEF ROASTS LB 78c STEAKS .a 89c CROSS RIB & BONELESS SHOULDER POT ROAST LB 98c Fug IPI Power steering, power brakes, V-8, automatic, remote control mirror, radio with front and rear speakers, rear window defroster, bumper guards. Finished in brown metallic with matching interior. Locally owned.. DHA -221. (9Lvo)Mi-AN MOTORS YOUR VOLVO DEALER4 184 EAST STREET 524-7212 ACT FAST 20 Cu. Ft. Deluxe Freezer ONLY '298 - THESE UNITS ARE SCARCE! HENSALL DISTRICT CO.OPERATIVE Brucefield Hensall Zurich 482-9823 262-3002 236-4393 CLOVER FARM COUNTRY MARKET AT VANASTRA FRESHLY GROUND GROUND CHUCK LB. 89c SLICED BEEF LIVER.89C E.SSEX PACKERS2OZ. BEEF PATTIES 2PLKBG $ 1.29 NIAGARA COIL POLISH SAUSAGE LB 88c -3),I _`_ J1i'� ... illy • 11c) • U FEATURE BUYS FROM THURS.. FEB. 27, 1 97 5 TILL SUN. MAR. 2, 1 97„5 STORE HOURS: CLOSED MONDAYS TUES.-THURS. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. FRI. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. 9 A.M. -.6 P.M. 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. SAT. SUN. 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RAZOR BLADES 7's 99c BABIES ONLY PLEASE ASSORT. COLORS TOILET TISSUE WHITE SWAN WHITE & COLORS TOWELS - 2 ROLL PKG. 2 ROLL PKG. 49c 79c 100' ROLL"'SAVE ALL WAX PAPER 5 5c 100' ROLL ALCAN -121' ALUM FOIL $ 1.65 • 1 • l=. 1 1