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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-04-14, Page 8r►vt. 8-CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1977 Londesboro News: Easter Services Attract crowds United Church There was an excellent attendance ,at the Good Friday Service held in the United Church at 8 p.m. Friday evening. A very in- spiring service built on the theme of `Penitence' based on the 27th chapter of Matthew. The service was conducted by Rev. Stanley MacDonald with responses by the congregation. The five candlesilit at,the front of the .church represented the four Gospels and the person 'Of Christ. The extinguishing of the candles symbolized the guilt of man not spreading the Gospel and leaving man in darkness. The congregation was invited to come forward and receive communion. Mrs. Glen McGregor was organist and Bonnie Jewett and Barbara Bosman sang two duets, "Go to Dark Gethsemane" and "For All My Sins". Jim Doherty of Clinton was soloist and sang, "Lift High the 'Cross' and "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord". John Lawson and Bob Jamieson were ushers and Wayne Hulley was in charge of the. lighting effects. On Sunday morning the church was filled when service was continued from Friday, celebrating the rising of Christ from the dead. Welcoming into the sanctuary were Garnet Wright and Nick Whyte. Ushers were Darrell Shobbrook, Edward Riley, Kevin and Keith Howatt. In charge of baby and toddler care was Brenda Miller. The choir anthems were well rendered, "Easter - Bells" and "Joy Dawned on Easter Day" with Mrs.°Allen Shaddick as choir leader and Mrs. Glen McGregor organist. Rev. McDonald's children's story was "The Risen Christ from the Tomb". His message was "Are You Afraid of Easter?" Memorial flowers were placed in loving memory of Jack Mead by his family, Ann Fai!rservice by her mother arid brother David, Bert Brunsdon by his wife and daughter Bette and by Burns UCW. Next Sunday, Cub and Scouts will hold their annual . parade. All parents and friends are invited to attend. UCW Meeting The Londesboro UCW held its general meetin�jc�n Monday April 4. President Helen Lawson welcomed all and opened the meting with poem "Easter Glory" and hymn. "Ride On", with Hattie Wood at the piano. Scripture was read by ]V rgaret Whyte, hymn "Jesus Christ is Risen" and prayer by Helen Lawson. The highlight of the evening was a skit "Madam X" with Nona Pipe, Helen Lawson, Marjorie Duizer and Joan Whyte taking the principal roles. A reading "Spring Meadow" by Helen Lawson followed. The minutes for the executive meeting were read by secretary Doreen Carter and Hattie Wood gave the treasurer's report and told the gathering that $674.80 was in the treasury. A number of thank you notes were received from Nelson McClure, Shirley Lyon. Edythe Beacon, Laura Lyon, George Gilfillan, Tom Allen and Mildred Hollinger. A letter of thanks was received from Rev. George. Cooper for hymn hooks sent to them at Tanzania through .Maline Hunking. A photograph of their church was enclosed. An invitation was extended to Walton UCW Thank - offering on April 17th at 8 p.m. and to Clinton Wesley - W illis and Ontario Street on April 24th, at Ontario Street Church. A letter from Alma College on their 100th Anniversary was read and it was moved to donate $25.00 to the college. The Westminster weekend is May 27-29, delegate is Florence Cart- wright. The buying committee was instructed to purchase a salad maker. All United Church Coffee spoons are sold. It was resolved to inquire about adopting a child. Brenda Radford reported that a number of banquets are forthcoming. The meeting closed with the Benediction. A contest was held naming pictures of people of importance. Lunch was served by Hattie Wood, Ida Durnin and Dora Shob- brook. Berean Unit The Berean Unit held their Easter meeting on Tuesday, April 5th at 2 p.m. The Worship centered on an Easter setting with a cross in front of the drape and with Faster lilies • and yellow spring flowers. President Hattie Wood welcomed all. The Devotions and progr•a m were .taker 5y Nona Pipe and Ida Durnin, opening with readings "April Smiles" and "April" by Nona. The theme was "A Cross Against ,The Sky", and the hymn "All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name", was sung. The scripture and meditation were read by Ida and hymn "Christ The Lord Is Risen''. Ida Durnin read the Easter message by Padre Young. Nona remarked on how Pilgrims observed Palm Sunday. The hymn "When I 'Survey The''Wondrous Cross" was sung. Nona gave the reading of how two pieces of wood formed the old rugged cross, and the record was played "The Old. Rugged Cross". Devotions closed with prayer. Hattie Wood conducted the business, and thanked Nona and Ida for the inspiring devotions. The minutes of February and March meetings were read by Nona Pipe. - Correspondence consisted of a letter of thanks for 12 hymn books sent to Tanzania. Treasurers report was given Opening new doors k---ito small 111 • Financial assistance Management counselling Management training Information on government programs for business DENNIS TOFFLEMIRE one of our representatives will be at • The Parker House Motel, CLINTON • on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (April 21st) If you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are interested in the FBDB management services of counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business, talk to our representative. FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK For prior information Oali '2 1+5650. or Write 1036 Ontario Streef, Stratford: by Dora Shobbrook. Helen Alexander volunteered to clean the brass for May. Happy birthday was sung for Helen Alexander. An appeal was read concerning the need for used eye glasses. Meeting closed with prayer and Hattie served lunch. Cubs The 1st Londesboro Cub Pack with their leaders, cub master Stan McDonald, Leaders Norman Cartwright., Wayne klulley, David Armstrong, Michael Overholt and Dennis Fothergill visited the Ontario Provincial Police office in Goderich on Tuesday afternoon. Constable Wilson con- ducted a tour of the building and explained the equipment. A film on safety was also shown. The boys and leaders derived a great deal from the tour and the help of Constable Wilson. Athletic Club A meeting of the Lon- desboro Athletic Club was held in the Londesboro Hall on April 6. Keith Allen and John Radford reported on their meeting with Hullett: Township council. They reported that council agreed to let their name be used for grant purposes and anything that would save money. Discussion : took place regarding lights, type and number Of towers, etc. It was moved by Tielman Westerhout and seconded by 'Murray Adams that we in- stall flood lights on the athletic field at Hullett Central School (carried) It was moved by Tom Duizer and seconded by John Radford thatt.: we install 6 towers with 12 lights at 1500W (carried) - It was moved by Jack Lee and seconded by Jim John- ston that..a committee made up of .John Radford, Keith Allen and Tom Duizer be authorized to purchase lights and equipment (carried). Tielman Westerhout, John Radford, Keith Allen, Don Plant, Murray Adams, Jim Johnston, Howard, Cart- wright, Allen Bosjnan, Neal Salverda, Doug Vincent and Tom Duizer were named as a finance committee . with power t6 add to their com- mittee. Moved by Keith Allen and seconded by Neal Salverda that the meeting adjourn until May 4 at 8:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to donate t@@ this project may leave donations t business places in the village or with Murray Lyon, recepits will be given for Income Tax purposes. Honoured On 35th Wedding Anniversary The family of Mr. and Mrs Lorne Hunking honoured them on Saturday night at the home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Duizer assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Art Hunking, Centralia. They entertained his sisters Mr. and Mrs. John Riley and Mr. and -Mrs. Ben Riley and other close friends. A social time was held and some cards played. The couple received some, lovely gifts. Lorne thanked all for the evening and gifts. Lunch was served. On Sunday they were -treated to a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mr's. Duizer. Present were Mrs. Hunking's mother, Mrs. Charlotte Bell of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Duizer, Laurel, Lisa, Stephen and Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Art Hunking, "Todd and Tara, Centralia, and Murray Hunking of Sarnia. Personals Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mayberry on the birth of their first son Daryl Allan"onApril 1st at Wingham Hospital, a brother for Marilyn and Kimberley. Mrs. • Brad Kennedy returned home on Saturday from Wingham Hospital where she had surgery on Monday, April 4. Larry Howatt was admitted to Victoria Hospital, London on April 1 l th. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nesbit, Ronnie, Russell and Brenda to the village, having purchased the home of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bell. Mr. - and Mrs. Howard Cartwright, Mr. and Mrs. Don Plant and Patricia returned home on April 1st from spending nine weeks' touring in California and south as far as Mexico. Their children Carol and Neil Cartwright, David, Donnie and Sandra Plant flew to Los Angeles and joined their parents and spent one month with them. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon. Radford returned home on Saturday from being at Palm Beach, Florida since the first of January. W.I. members, Dora Shobbrook, Marjorie Duizer, Addie • Flunking, Margaret Taykar, Nona Pipe and Helen Lawson attended tbae executive meeting in Belgrave on April 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Youngblut and Linda of Niagara Falls spent Easter weekend with his sister ,Mr. and Mrs. Russell Good. Sunday visitors 'with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddick were Miss Ruth Shaddick, Clinton, • Miss Lloy Shaddick and John Knowles, Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lobb, Goderich Township visited on Sunday April 3 with Mr. and °Mrs. Harry Durnin. In the continued on page 9 1 A&P Suncoast Mall BAYFIELD RD. GODERICH OPEN MON. - SAT. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES TO NORMAL FAMILY REQUIREMENTS!: •• 9 A.M. to 9:30 P.M.. 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