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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1976-05-20, Page 7111 Pah r The May meeting of the yterian Women's onary Society was held uednesda evening at e home of the president, Wilfred Sanderson who corned all to the meeting, e devotional period was en by Miss Minnie ner. The scripture lesson from Hebrews. The editaon was based on the eme, Faith promisescan become facts. Roll call was answered by a Bible verse containing the word "Faith". The minutes of the previous Meeting were accepted as read by the secretary, Miss 'Minnie Wagner. The 'treasurer, Mrs. Frances Clark gave the financial statement. Plans were made to attend the Spring Rally of the Huron presbyterial Women's ('Missionary Society to be held en Thursday, May 20 at Hensall Carmen Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Roy Daer invited -the W.M.S. to meet at her home next month. Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock took the missionary study in - Taiwan telling the ex- Periences of missionaries who are serving in that country in the far east. Lunch was served by Mrs. Sanderson assisted by Miss Finnie Wagner. SOCIAL NEWS , Mr. and Mrs. J.G. McIntosh if London spent the weekend ••lith Mrs. Frances Clark. -lith. and Mrs. Jim Charlton At Don Mills and Mrs. Hugh ennett of Port Albert visited last Sunday with Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt visited _ on the weekend with hid') brother, Mr. Joe Haggitt and Mrs. iaggitt at Leamington. We are sorry to report that Orval Free was taken by ambulance to Clinton Public hospital last week. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. William Rueger and ;Carol of RR 2, Clinton visited Mr. William: Rued and Carol of RR 2, Clinton visited last Sunday withMr. and Mrs, Donald Cartwright. Mr. and WS. A.A.Du Val of Wingharn visited last Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston. Mr. Donald Jardin and Steven of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jardin Michael and Darryl of Belgrave visited last weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jardin. Mrs. Earl Allison of Goderich was in Auburn. last Thursday afternoon visiting her brothers, Charles and Harry Beadle and her aunt, Mrs. Elva Straughan. SEE EUROPE The Auburn Horticultural Society held their open meeting in the Auburn Community Memorial hall with the president, Mrs. Kenneth Scott in charge. The meeting - was opened by, singing 0 Canada with Mrs: Donald Haines at the piano. After welcoming the members and guests Misses Monica -and Carla Hebert played piano solos. The -guest of the evening was William Whetstone who showed pictures of Holland, Ger- many, Cyprus and England and gave interesting com- mentary. He was thanked by Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. The report of the District Annual held recently at Egmondville was given by delegate, Mrs. Thomas Jardin. A trio composed of Janice, Jamie and Julie Deer sang "He's got the whole world in His Hands" ac- companiedonthe piano by their mother, Mrs, Ross Daer. Mrs. Stott' presented Mr. Arthur Youngblut with a parting . gift and Mr. Youngblut thanked the Society. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Ross Robinson and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Beth Lansing. Thank you letters were read from Mrs. Torrance Tabb, Mr. and Mrs. Godrieii Township WI. ivars district president The Goderich Township gave an informative talk on Women's Institute met in theuse of Resolutions. Holmesville Public School auditorium on May 10. Past president Mrs. Carol Penhale was given a vote of appreciation and Mrs. Bernice Mcllwai.n was welcomed as the incoming president from April 1st, 1976 to March 31, 1977. Each member answered the roll call by explaining. "Something the younger '.;generation has taught m&'. There were three groups of 4-H exhibits of Creative The next meeting of the Stitchery. The original as Institute will be held on 'well as excellent work done Monday. June 14 in y the girls was admired by Holmesville Public School at all present. 8:15p.m. Mrs. E. Bradnock, Auburn. All ladies are cordially :rea Resolutions convener, invited to attend. Mrs. Jean Barnett showed many interesting slides of Mexico and displayed beautiful handcrafts of that country. Mrs. Ivan Whightman, District President of Huron West, brought greetings to the Goderich Township Women's Institute. May 26 is the date set for the District Annual Meeting in Auburn. Rqbert Durnin, Mars, McDowell and Mr. an Kenneth Scott. An invitation to attend the meeting at Blyth was ae- cepted. Plans were made for the Ontario Horticultural Soeietji annual meeting at Waterloo on June 17, 18 and 19th. s. OWN The home of your choice — where you want it — of a price you can afford. Tru -Craft Rens, 'ripens ed specie' lists ire providing csstom designed, f.ctoryh.11t limes can kelp Yov sev en all aspects of beadingo supe %e. • higalre govt oar free architectural end draft. imunite. let nay optalify wilt o cash down payment FOR INFORMATION Cru Area Rep. Denseith S 19 3954020 5J93523$ Maim Office and Plant ling St. Iferth Roy. =S (lugs Stockyards) WATERS CALL' COLLECT. The treasurer, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock gave the financial statement. A suc- cessful auction of plants, slips and bulbs was held with Mrs. Donald Haines as auctioneer. Lunch was served by Mrs. Kenneth Scott, Mrs. Myrtle Munro, Mrs.,William Seers, Mrs. Thomas Lawlor. Sugar? Mrs. Peggy Menzies gets it just right as she pours tea at the annual Clinton Hospital open house last Wednesday, May 12. Seated left to right are Miss E. Colson, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. R. Pickard, Mrs. P. Bennett and illus. M. Fairservice. On the left is Mrs. L. Cochrane, who assisted along with other members of the Women's Auxiliary. (News - Record photo) By Rena Caldwell The regular meeting of the UCW of St. Andrew's Church Kippen was held at the church May 11 with a good attendance. 'Mrs. Emerson Anderson opened the meeting with the worship and Mrs. David Cooper presided over the business meeting. The roll call was answered by a song title with the word "mother" in it. The Finlayson sisters favoured with two tap dance numbers. It was decided to participate in the ..pie sale at the Zurich Bean Festival again and to have a Bake Sale at. the Homestead July 17 at 11 a.m. • Mrs. Shirley Bond demonstrated working with fun fur after which Mrs. Cooper thanked everyone taking part and also thanked the committees in charge of the work bee and the carpet laying. The hostesses, Mrs. Ida Deckert and Mrs. G. Love served lunch assisted by Mrs. Emerson Anderson. Personal Notes Mrs. Rochus Faber received word of the death of Mrs. Hazel Long in the hospital at Owen Sound. Mrs. Long was a former resident of Kippen and a correspondent of Kippen news. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Jones and Mrs. Pearl Love attended the wedding of Kenneth Jones on Saturday May 15 to Miss Anne Bolton in Belleville. At the baptism service in St. Andrew's Church Kippen on Mothers Day May 9, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Monty Plumb, Mr. and Mrs. .John Kinsman were baptized. For those who weren't really sick, there were plenty of smiles last week at Clinton Public Hospital when the staff and patients learned the hospital won't be closed after all. Here nurse Jean Cox checks the blood pressure of Nancy Castle of Clinton. (News -Record photo) Jottings from St. Joe's On Thursday May 6, the grades 7 and 8 class of St. Joseph's played host to the students of grades 7 and 8 of Wingham. After lunch, the pupils were shown slides of a school trip to Ottawa in the spring of '74 by students of St. Joe's as well as two films that showed highlights of our Nation's capital. This- get -acquainted visit was in conjunction with an upcoming trip to Ottawa that the two schools have planned for the last week of May. Huron Country players The primary grades travelled to St. Mary's School in Goderich by bus to see the Huron Country Players on April 21. The performance "Fan- tasy" was enjoyed by all. JACK RIDDELL M.P.P.. for Huron Middlesex ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF A Constituency Office¢ Devon BuI l rg, 476 Main St., EXETER For information or assistance coil EXETER 235-0170 or ZENITH 64240 (toilfree) The office is open every afternoon MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY from 1 to 5 p.m. Appointments with Mr. Riddell may be made by contacting the Secretary, tubs. Ruth Stover at the above numbers. Note: On' week ends Mr. Riddell may be reached at his home, A.R.1, Hay; Phone 231- 131. Chess tournament Jeff Schmidt emerged victorious in a chess tour- nament held recently at our school. On Tuesday of last week, Jeff travelled to Goderich and played St. Mary's Jeff Kuran. He lost a close game that lasted one and one-half hours. The winner of the match advanced to the Huron -Perth finals. Afghan made After many weeks of work, the grades 5-6 class finally finished crocheting their afghan. They are raffling off the afghan on May 21, with the proceeds going towards paying for a proposed trip to the Science Centre in Toronto in June. So far, they have been very successful salesmen. They have sold $83.75 worth of tickets. Barbara Lovett WAS hosts for the May meeting of the Summerhill Ladies Club. Twenty members and two visitors responded to the roll call with an exchange of plants and slips. Phyllis Tyndall thanked everyone for helping to make the dessert euchre such a success.. Donations will be given to the Children's Aid Society and the Bunny Bundle. Margaret Bali, Suzanne Vodden .end Marianne Colclough will present a new slate of officers at our June • meeting. The raffle was won by Marianne Colclough. For the programme. Louise Lovett olaved two Want Selections ""erre'' a Tavern in the Towyn" and "In my Merry Oldsmobile," and Margaret Ball gave a reading, "1 like to attend Church but .. ," a Sharon Coiciough ac- companied by her guitar, sang two sok*. "A Daisy a Day" and Biowin in the Wind," The .June meeting will be held at Helen Lyon's home at 8:30 p.m. Lucy Ellis, Lorna Ellis and Laura Forber are responsible for the lunch and program, The roll call will be an exchange of "supper" recipes. The meeting was closed by singing "God Save the Queen" and "Grace," the lunch was served. we get letters ... (continued from page 4) indictable offense and liable to imprisonment for two years. A "firearm" includes "any frame, barrel, receiver, breech block, firing pin or hammer". 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