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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1975-08-07, Page 7By Becky Howse _ 4 dries of 'tDid we really look that' bad1" were the order of tete day Saturdaymorning as Orrner students and teachers off' Otntons schools gathered at CUSS for the Back -to -School niers. day began at 7 a.m. with Bial Craig travelling the streets with a school bell and PA system to call everyone from their beds in. tune for ,school and this pace never slackened all morning. Sounds of laughter provided - the background music as tate crowd quickly reached over - fallow proportions and the reminiscing proceeded at a furious pace. From the general consensus, it appears that each era can safely claim to have T produced the wildest students and strictest teachers as "Over 70'Y" swapped pranks with the younger generation until alt eyes were wet and sides aching front laughing. But the pictures --oh what a revelation! While those of the older set compared their respective "ravages df time" to the youthful smiles of their class pictures, we of the 20 to 30 years of age category mar- velled .at how much younger we look today minus the straight M V skirts. ush-outs and pointed Owes. One woman, upon spotting herself in the high school photo for 1951-52, was heard to ex- claim, "And ,.to think that I begged for that coat and elegance in it! I wouldn't wear tout to the barn today!" Even a quick study'of these pictures of students across the years was a worthwhile Lesson in Sociology and cultural change. The courtyard and cafeteria were almost as busy providing fresh air and refreshments for the crowd as the front sidewalk and auditorium were in registering Clinton's "Old Gold". Most people spent the greater part of the morning moving between the three areas in order not to miss any old aacqueinces. It became a matter of honour to be the first to spot a familiar name -tag and introduce oneself. Like a refrain to a well- known song, the regular reply burst out, "Well, for heaven's. sake -how are you?" coupled with hand -shaking, back- slapping and hugs. At this point, naturally, "the wife and kids" were called forth- for presentation andthen the process repeated itself over and over until each person had caught up with all of those old friends that he just had to see in order to compare the mutual effects of a number of years. Without fail, it was always obvious that everyone else had changed while each indiviauah staunchly maintained his having remained the same person he was 20 years ago. All in all, it was a perfect school reunion on a perfect day to fitting part of ' Ckntonc'.s Centennial. The organizera,, with Helen Bartliff as chane- person. must be ' commended for their excellent work in preparing the reunion and thteringa the pictures for frit aY- . ` t- -- go to all those who helped the committee to get in touch with former teachers and students and also to those who. registered everyone attending the reunion. The committee extends its gratitude to everyone who contributed pictures for the displays with a special thanks to Jack Hunt who generously reproduced a great number of pictures and also kindly con- sented to take photos during the reunion. Watch the News -Record in the coming weeks for these pictures by Mr. Hunt, The Back -to -School Reunion was a huge - success beyond the wildest expectations of the organizers. It will most surely be remembered as one of the happiest events among a host of well-received activities to mark Clinton's 100th birthday! Police report It's not very often thateopte can read ..good news fit the police report but this last week has passed without any major incidents according to "Clinton Police Chief Lloyd Westlake, which is rather surprising considering the fact that the town was in a constant state of uproar over Centennial celebrations. "Everything: went off smoothly," he said, "and we're grateful everyone -who gave is his c ration." the sacrements Yourutof. heservi . - ass, i im McBurney of was. a visitor Sunday at met. Church Middleton. Showers Gn July '*.. friends and relatives of the Hodgins family gathered arthe cottage of Mrs. Mildred Carruthers on , Little Hawk Lake, for a bridal shower for PatWise. • Lois Wise, assisted by her daughters Chris and Barb, held a lovely miscellaneous shower at her home for Pat Wise on July 31. Personals Sandra Martin of . London is enjoying hey' holiday with the Connollys. Marnie Middleton was home on the weekend and enjoying the Centennial Ball. Bili and Lois Smith attended the Bell and East wedding at Pleased to reor�t ilgout's other Whitehrd is home hospital and thanks ever for their kindness. Keith. and Thelma > Marie Jones. or SOnt Wold Sunday vtsitorsat the Nestes I'm sure everyone en oy the Centennial CelekatiOn, The church, sercviee was a ver t goad: with a good tern out- Tho dances were enjoyed by all a s many from the area attended. The parade Saturday. I'm sure. was enjoyed by so many. Its so nice to see so many out, especially our senior citizens in front of the Clinton Hospital. They sure were enjoying the whole Parade. Please remember Aug. 17th is St, James Church Anglican Middleton service and picnic at t i a, m. at Stewart Middleton Park. A Community miscellaneous shower will be held at St. James Anglican Church Middleton for Dareen Steenstra August 13 at 8:30 p.m. Vanastra Gun Club The Vanastra Gun Club's July 30 trap shoot had two top marksmen in Greg Potter and Manfred Dierolf, both of Goderich, who finished with 23 points. Another tie occurred at second place with Jim Sheardown of Goderich, Derwin Carter of Londesboro, and ;Jim Darling of Exeter turning in scores of 22. Joan Dierolf of Goderich followed with 21. and Mery Batkin of Clinton with 20. Bob Simple of Bayfield . tied Bill- McNutt of Exeter at 19 and Ashley Gilbert of Goderich trailed with 11. Bill McNutt may have turned in a poor performance in the trap shoot, but his aim was perfect at the Club's August 2 skeet shoot when he led the field %ith.a score of 25. Derwin Carter finished with 24 and at Heenan of Seaforth followed with 23. ' Jerry olet> m of .4eaforth> dff a score ..ofB.so>u Hospitality Night proved to be a popular feature4 Centennial as more th 5 turned out, Here Seamus Doherty of Clinton and Roy Brinidaw, left, of Scotland sing, while bo background are George Molt, Lloyd Bir, Barry Stevens, and Lloyd Crime, not shown. (News -Record photo) Wesi.ey-Wiilis United Church Schock of Zuric and Jim Carter of Londesboro tied at 20. Greg Potter of Goderich shot an 18 and Glen Mogk of Bor- nholm 16. Ashley Gilbert repeated his trap shoot aim and trailed the skeet shoot field with 15. Wesley -Willis united Church was filled to capacity last Sunday with the congregation filling the Sunday School room m the 4hristian Education building as well as the Church sanctuary. The worship service was under the direction of the present minister Rev. John Ogestreicher with Dr. Andrew Mowatt, a former minister, preaching the sermon on the theme "Our God Is Ma3rching On". Other former ministers Rev. Andrew Lane. Rev. Hugh C. Wilson. Rev. Clifford Park. and the congregation's ministerial Burned in crush local man dies A 62 -year-old Goderich Township man, badly burned in a car accident near Goderich July 8, died Thursday in London's Victoria Hospital. Joseph Hewill, of RR 2, Goderich, suffered burns to about 40 per cent of his body when his car caught , fire following a two -car collision on Highway 8, about a mile east of ' oderich. t The other driver, Anthony 10 01 RR 2.' Cjintan. was not Mtn. Four senior metnbeers of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church were on handiest lest Sunday in the to blow out one hundref candles on an extra iarge,-b" day cake, iced in the bite anti white colours of their church. The one hundred candles had a doubIe significance - marking both the 100th birthday of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and also of the town of Clinton. The four ladies who officiated at the blowing out were Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, . Mrs. Muriel Anderson, Mrs. Beth. Makin and Mrs. Margaret Farquhar. Prior to the luncheon, a, reunion service was held in the chug which drew back for- mer members, adherents, as well as visiting friends of the present congregation. Also= forming -a part of thiS- cen- tennial 'gathering were the folk from First Church, Seaforth the —sister _.co gregatr H 1.... in _the charge. Andrew's minister, the Rev. Edwin G. Nelson, of- ficiated at the service, with special music by "The McMillan Family Fortress" of Goderich:. The regular choir was augmented for tht oc- casion by alumni members of former years. Garden. -Club On Monday, August 4th, the Holmesville 1, 4-H Garden Club, held its last meeting. Our vice-president, Christine, Burgess, opened the meeting and conducted the business. Our secretary, Cathy Mciiwain, read the roll call and secretary's report. We discussed how to exhibit vegetables. Cathy Mc!iwain and Audrey DePutter, arranged a sample exhibit. As well as Ann Klomps and Janice -hailer. After the meeting, our leader Mrs: Betties, treated the members to a piece of purnpkin _ Vie.'i`-peirirplttn"" frtrm Mrs. Betties' garden. Many thanks for all your; trouble, leaders! By Janice - Miller. sun, Rev. Donald Cornish, brought greetings and par- ticip;ted in the worship. The Alumni Choir of 50 voices, under the direction of Mary Hearn with Cathie Potter at the organ. three inspiring :anthems. A good number of people did not, stay for noon lunch --still over 400 enjoyed chatting and reminiscing over Lunch und coffee. The highlights of the :morning event were the Alumni Chpir. the message by Dr. Mowatt, the standing ovation the former ministers received when in- troduced and the concluding of the worship with the singing of "Mine Eye.- Have Seen_ The Glory" As the 'w last of the congregation was leaving about 3 p.m., one of the senior inembers was saying -"it was a wonderful day at Wesley -Willis and a wonderful week in Clinton."' CUSTOM PLOWING and Tillage Work for Wheat this Fall Also have trailer for Grain, Beans. and Corn. Phone Frank MacGregor at 482-3387 Anytime or Don MacGregor 523-4368 between 6 and 8 p.m. ell get your g9at," the i1'fhrg t achix ballteam told theinterelhltdoarealadies team at an ' rs�eS Chia l won the game 2040. (News -Record photo) BOYS' D1f S' LS' an'd *`AAD, YARD GOOD$$U* ITURE.- MATTRESSES -PAINT 1040 i lACHI S4SNIALL, APPLIANCES.,LAMPS LOCATED ON HWY NO 4 SOUTH OF CUNTON Al VANASTRA The Attsabie.Bayfield rvatlon Auttaority planted a 10 foot growing maple tree last Saturday tomark the Clinton Centennial. Authority chairman Elgin Thomas, left, and Clinton Reeve tarold Lobb watch as the special tree spade transplants the tree into the -Clinton Park. (News -Record We have a number of 1975 Chevrolet Impalas and Pontiac Parisienne Broughams 1974 -Pontiac Paariesienne Brougham 1974 Chevrolet Impala 1974 -Maverick 1974 -Matador • 2 -1974 -Pontiac Lemons 1973 -Ford Galaxie 500 1971 -Pontiac Catalina 4 dr lf.T. 1970•Maverick 3-1973 Pontiac Paristenne 4 dr. H.T. -2-1973 Chevrolet lmoala 4 dr. 14.T. 3-1973 pads 1-1973 Torino 4 dr. 2-1973 Chevelle 4, dr. Sedan 1971 Chev,Sedan• 1971 Ford Galaxie 4 dr. H.T. 1970 their impala 4 dr. H.T. 1470 Pontiac Catalina 4 dr. H.T. 1970 Olds 2 dr: H.T. A number of used cars from )1966 to 1969. STATION WAGON 1971 Ford Station Wagon 1973 Ford Custom 500 Station Wagon TRUCKS 197-C,hev. % ton V8 auto. 1973-Chev. 60 series :8' Van & . Power Tailgate 1973-Chev. 50 Series 16' Van 1973-Chev. 60 series 18' Van 1972 .Chev. 60 series Cabin Chassis 1969 Ford Tilt Cab 18' Van Power Tailgate 1968 Chev 50 series 16' Stake 1971 Dodge % ton V8 Auto. 1971 -GMC 1 ton Cabin Chassis 1971 Ford 44 ton pickup- V 8 Aut. 1970 Ford 1 tan with duals 1972 Ford V. ton V8 1972 Ford Yr ton V$ 1969 Ford les ton 6 Cyt. Stan. A number of vans from 1969 to 1972. N Meet Sb1'TW- ZURICH 21110 Et. SOUTH OF BLINKER . .Free SAmplss atft ney Rause.