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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1975-07-24, Page 102• 1 • - • . , •••- -,. PAGE 2CIANTONNEWS-REcoaroinntswor, any 24, 1975 o • The WOMell'S Institute is a world wide organizatien; and the Clinton Branch was organized in 1905. with Mrs. D. French as first Pesident, and Mrs: Watt as. Secretary. The Clinton Institute held their meetings hrthe homes. and later as the membership grew. they met in the Town Hall. every three months. They had no ' committees. just the President, Secretary, Treasurer and the Vice Presistents. Oe year later Mrs. French was County President. She and Mrs. Cam- pbell. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Tom McMillan formed branches in Blyth. Wingham and Londesboro.,,, itOte- 110 been he The theme of the organization is 'For Home- and Country, for in love of Home the Country I= its rise'. Through the foresight of the founder ,of the • Institute organization, Adelaide Hunter Hoodless. back in 1897, the membership has increased until now it numbers in the thousan.dsis world wide, and accomplishes many things. In 1923 while Mrs, H. Jenkins was President. the pillars and gates at the cemetery were built and donated by Clinton W.I. costing 5900.00 In 1928 the Town Hall stage was decorated, and stage curtains purchased at $300,00. The Institute helped with Red Cross and Red Shield work in the war years. In 1947- cut stone pillars were built for entrance to Town Park. These were donated by the Clinton Institute. In 1947 when the Federated Institutes of Canada celebrated their 50th • Anniversary, each branch celebrated in some way, ours by having a banquet. when Mes. C. Sturdy was president. In 1957 when the Federated Institutes of Canada celebrated their 60th Anniversary, the Clinton W.I. had a banquet when Mrs. M. Batkin was president. - Christian Churchfounded in 1948 It was in the early spring of 1948 that the first Dutch im- migrants came to this part of Ontario. Soon these people were visited by Rev, Chas. Spoelhof of Kitchener, who was sent out by the Christian Reformed Chinches of the United States .as a Home Missionary to help the people with their troubleswhich were many at first. Itilost, important though was to find a time and a place to Worship. After meeting several times In different private homes. the Presbyterian Church board was found .to share their church budding with us. The first wor- ship -service was held in the basement of the church an Jane 20. 1948 and conducted by the Rev. Spoelhef. Soon many more immigrants located in this area. and it was (tecidct to ask "Classes** of the, Christ an Reformed church for perm .-sion to formally organize as 4 congregation. Permission was franled ond on November 20, 1949j our little band of wor- shi ors heclarne known as the Cli ton Christian Reformed Church. On that day the Clinton C.R.C. had 172 members: 57 communicant and 175 baptized members. Voting .by ballot (only the men could vote m those days)., . for elders and 'deacons resulted in the following brothers chosen fin- elders -Mr. 14-. Reamers, now deceased). Mr. john Gael ter t sr. ) and Mr. .1. DeWeerd ,(wlici later that year was killed in :4 tragic traffic accident). Mr. C. Deilaari and J. Westerhof were elected for deacons. Also that afternoon two weddings took,. place ("Goodness knows whey , we might see an ordained' It certainly. was a 'busy. butf3r1appy-tif-.- iernixirt. We were able to meet quite regularly with many visiting ministers officiating at our services. since we as yet had no pastoraif our own. Our gran great so large that some -of them met together in Exeter and started a congregation there. On July 27. 1952 it was decided to call together with the Exeter group. Rev. G.J. Hoyterno from Monster. Holland to come over and be our pastor. We hid heard him preach while he was visiting in Canada and we liked what we heard. He was indeed milling to 'come. and on Dec. 7J92 he was installed by the, Rev. Glitter of the London. Ontario area. During the Summer we had bought a parsonage An Joseph Street. Clinton which was all ready for the Rev. Hoytema to move into when he arrived with his wife, one daughter and three sons. That Fall two acres of land was purchased— in Hutlett township as a future church property. In June 1954 the building .of the church started on the end of Princess Street E. and on Dec. 3. 1954 the church building , was dedicated. From that time on we have two -services each Sunday. Nummeetings have been held by both the young and the old of the congregation ever since. Twice our Church building proved to be too small, as many more, immigrants moved into the Area. The first time those who lived in the Blyth area started a new congregation there. Just a short time age another new addition became necessary, ' to make added seating capacity for the increase in membership. Several pastors have served our congregation during the past years. With gratitude we remember the Rev. G"...1. Hoytema, Rev. L. Slofstra, and , G.J. Heersink. Last November we could celebrate our nth Anniversary. Several of the former pasurs were able to take part in this special service and could testify of God's Grace in our congregation. It is our hope and prayer, that we may continee-to worship Gad in Spirit and in Truth, and that He will continue to shOwer us with His blessings in the future as Ile has done so abundantly in the past. To Him be the Glory and Honour forever. Compiled by Mrs. Cornelius Defter. 70 yea: And again in 1972 when the Federated Women's Institute celebrated ..their 75th Anniver- sary rif the founding of their organization, Clinton held a 'banquet when Mrs. Popp was president, and at which time we had the resume of the Institute history for those years and when we had the District President fo,r West Huron, Mrs. Gaunt, and Home Economist Miss Hunt in attendance and taking part. The Clinton Women's Institute have also donated to the Wading Pool in the park. as well as the Arena, and also the Rides for Residents Van for HuronvieW. We take our turn in entertaining at the Huronview Birthday Parties. We sponsor 41,14 work and provide volunteer leadership.. Also we assist with the Hospital Cart one month each year. We raise our money by. Teas. Bazaars. card parties, and donations. Short courses are available 'through . the Homo Economics branch of the Department of, Agriculture and are an Eaucational factor and are appreciated. In 1947 when Lord Tweed- smuir was Governor General of Canada. his wife Lady Tweed- smuir conceived the idea of some organization. preserving , the history of TowiLand Country for posterity, and since the Women's - Institute stand for Home and Country, the Institutes were chosen to take up this project; and so.in 1947 Clinton as well as ether branches.began theproject, aid in 19511 we published a book of history. Many homes in the community and elsewhere have a copy. This work has continued through the years and the W.I. have endeavered to keep abreast of the news. If, anyone having historical facts for our records or pictures we would appreciate to know about it. The present Ciutor is Mrs. Chas Nelson, and the president Mrs. Cecil Elliott, both of Clinton. In 1975 the Clinton Branch of the Women's Institute will be organized for 70 years. and we hope to celebrate in soma way. The W.I. is an Inter- denominational organization working for the good of home and. country, and is an Educational ,prograrnme. We welcome new members and visitors. We meet . in the Agriculture Board Room. the fourth Thursday of the Month • at 2 pin. As a good citizen of your community, how about joining the Women's -Institute and help do your part ladies. in making your town and community a better place to live? Compiled by Mrs. C. Nelson t i krtltffs ielivertst bried by sleigh 115' Our b st wishes to the TOWN OF CLINTON As they mark their 1 00th A VERSARY As we at Merrill TV lad back at our 30 years in business hi dinfint.-We-reCaltbirr firAlocatkuton King Si., in the farmer „ Pingland law office. which is now occupied* lketlinadian Cancer Society. 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