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Village, Social personal notes
Mrs. Elva Metcalf, Jeanne
Bennett, N. Haw, Mr. and
♦• Mrs. J Young attended the
Huron Superannuated
Teachers' dinner in the
Legion Hall, Clinton on
Wednesday.
Following the business
discussion, a very interesting
Horticultural display and talk
was given by Mr. and Mrs.
Fielding, of Wingham, two
retired folk who are getting
much joy out of their garden
A . plants and flowers.
Mrs. Elva Metcalf, Mr. J.
Young, Bayfield and Mr. J.
Stones of Goderich were
appointed to the Program
Committee.
Mr. and Mrs: Perce
Johnston attended a
telephone convention at
Sarnia on Wednesday.
A pleasant, family
• gathering was held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Baker on , Sunday when
Harry's family from Port
Huron, London, Guelph and
Fern's family from Toronto,
Walkerton, R.R. 1 Zurich, 37
i'n all, celebrated Harry and
Fern's fifth wedding an-
niversary. A happy time was
enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Phyllis Heard was
• honoured recently at a bir-
thday dinner at the home of
ioher sister, Mrs. Jean Bell,
when her relatives gathered
to celebrate the occasion.
Mr. Robt. Black oil Dundalk
was a caller on Tuesday of
Mrs. N. Haw and W. Heard.
0 Mrs. Grace Duggan visited
with friends in Flint, Mich.
Congratulations to Mr. and
9 Mrs. Norman Walker of
Wingham on the- arrival of
their little son also ' to the
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ken Brandon, Bayfield.
- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller,
Nancy,,Jane, Kenneth and Jo
Anne of Mitchell visited their
aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs.
•W.E. Parker on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lynn,
4 Kimberley, Grant, Dale and
Jason of Hillsburg, visited on
Saturday with Mr. and Mrs.
Ken Lynn. .
Mr. and Mrs. S. Konnie of
Toronto spent four days
recently with Mrs. Ethel
Knight.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harmon
of Marine City, Michigan,
were weekend guests of Mr,
and Mrs. Jack Pounder.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald
Sturgeon, Stephen and Laurie
Anhe of Preston spent, the
weekend with Mrs.. Maud
Sturgeon.
Miss Mary Pounder,
Toronto spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Pounder.
Mr, and Mrs. John HaymPn
apnd family of Belleville spent
ehe weekend at their cottage.
Dr. and Mrs. Watters of
London are spending a week
at one of the Ronethroy
cottages (Poth§).
Miss Eileen Glass of
Evanville, Indiana, grand-
daughter of Frank Glass M.P.
for Middlesex, the one who
gave the alarm when the
Parliament building burnt at
Ottawa in 1916., is staying at
one of the Ronethroy cot-
tages, arriving. here on
Saturday.
Shortly after arriving Miss
Glass fell and broke her
Wrist. As sheis travelling
alone she had to be taken for
X-rays and is unfortunate in
ta
having to wear a cast, which
will hinder her from driving
back home as soon as she'had
planned.
Mrs. Maxine Rouse and
Miss Shirley Rouse of oLondon
were with Maxine's mother,
Mrs. Beulah Smith over the
weekend.
Fourteen of Mrs. Fitz-
simmon's family and friends
gathered on Sunday to
celebrate Mrs. Fitzsimon's
birthday. Recent guests at
the Fitzsimon's home have
been Mrs. Albert Smith,
Brussels and Mr. and Mrs. H.
Douglas Weeks, Palmerston.
A tea party was held for
Mr. Jake Reder Sr. in the
senior citizens apartments on
Monday afternoon. Mr, Reder
leaves for Whitehorse on
Tuesday morning to be the
guest of honor at his grand-
daughter's wedding. He will
give the bride away at the
ceremony.
Invited guests to the party
were Mr. and Mrs. Retork '
and Mrs. Jake Reder Jr. We
all wish Mr. Reder a happy
and safe trip and hope to see
him back on July 7.
Marilyn Haw reports $550
was raised for the recent
Flower of Hope campaign in
Bayfield and immediate
area. This money is used to
help support the A.R.C.
Industries, Dashwood, Huron
Hope School, Huron Park,
Nursery School Grand Bend
and the residence in Exeter.
Thank -you to everyone who
contributed and a special
"thank you" to canvassers
Margaret Scotchmer,
Elizabeth Grainger, Charlene
Porter, Dianne Argyle, Fern
Baker, Perc. Johnston,
Lorraine Fisher, Carol
Penhale, Judy Huntley, Sue
May and Valerie Merner for
making our campaign such a
success.
Shower held for Pillager
The basement of St'.
Andrews United Church was
beautifully decorated with
wedding bells and spring
flowers for the bridal shower
for Peggy Campbell,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Campbell. A large group
of relatives and friends at-
tended. A sing -song was
enjoyed prior to the opening
of the gifts.
Linda Campbell, Valerie
Merner; Joyce Mclllwain _
assisted the bride elect in
opening her gifts. Barbara
Campbell and Cheryl Dunn
UCW meets
The regular monthly
meeting of Unit One UCW of
St. Andrews United Church
was held on Thursday June
2nd at the _home of Mrs.
Vivian Morton. There 'were
seventeen members present.
Mrs. Nina Haw was in
charge of the devotional
meeting. Lulu Smith read the
Bible story from
Deuteronomy 15 Verses 1 - 15.
These verses contain the laws
of benevolence of Moses.
These laws were compared
with the laws of Christ as
Dorcas interpreted them. She
was beloved for her many
acts of good work among the
needy. It was Dorcas that
Peter raised from the dead,
his first miracle. Mrs.
Margaret Scotchmer also
helped with the Bible story.
Mrs. Elva Cox read a poem
"Going to Church."
A short biography of John
Newton was read by Mrs.
Elva Metcalf outlining his life
of wickedness until his
conversion to the Christian
faith and as his years as a
minister in Britain.
"Amazing Grace" was a
hymn he wrote for his
congregation to explain the
powerful influence of Christ
in his life. Mrs. Nellie McRae
played Amazing Grace on the
piano and we sang it with new
understanding.
Mrs. Haw closed the
devotions with a prayer.
A short business meeting
followed and a delicious
luncheon was served by Mrs.
Jean Greer, Mrs. Evelyn
Greer and Mrs. Margaret
Scotchmer.
One of the uniqueieatures of the installation night last
Monday night at the Clinton Legion was the swearing in
of new auxiliary secretary Grace Castle, right, by her
daughter. Sybil McDougall who was part 'uf the in-
stallation team from the Blyth Legion. (News -Record
▪ photo)
had the honour of bringing the
gifts to bridal group. Mrs.
Don Campbell read the ad-
dress and Gail Dunn had
charge of the guest book.
Peggy thanked all present
for her numerous and
beautiful gifts. A bountiful
lunch was served and a
pleasant evening spent by all.
Obituary
Harry R. Freeman
Harry R. Freeman of
Tuckersmith Township died
suddenly in his home on
Friday, June 3. He was 65
years old.
He was born to the late Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph H. Freeman
on June 5, and was a life-long
resident of Hullett and
Tuckersmith Townships.
He is survived by two
sisters,. Mrs. Frank (Theda)
Williams of Sebring, Florida
and Mrs. Cale (Vera)
Doucette of Clinton. He is
predeceased by one brother
Louis and survived by
Douglas of Clinton and
Clarence of Goderich.
Funeral services were held'
at the Ball Funeral Home on
June 6 with Rev. John
Oestreicher. Interment
followed in the Clinton
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joe
Corey, Lorne Dale, Gary
Freeman all of Clinton, Don
Shanahan of Lindsay, Wayne
Williams of Wiarton and Joe
Williams of Burlington.
Flower bearers were
James e -Armstrong, Milton
Dale, Don Pickard and
Peter Postma all of Clinton.
MacKay -Farquhar
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St. Andrews Presbyterian parasols with a corsage of
Church in Clinton was the blue -tinted carnations and
setting for the pretty af- wheat on the handle.
ternoon wedding uniting in ' Best man was Maurice
marriage Gary Kevin Thibeault of Clinton, The
MacKay, son of Mr. and Mrs. ushers were Brad MacKay,
Alan MacKay, Wingham, and Burnaby B.C., brother of the
Margaret Faye Farquhar, groom, Brian MacKay,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hespeler, brother of the
Douglas Farquhar of Clinton. groom and Ken Farquhar,
Rev. Nelson officiated at Hamilton brother of the
the double ring ceremony. bride. Paul Farquhar,
Charles Merrill was the Clinton, brother of. the bride
organist and played a solo was the ring bearer. He
"Evergreen". Graeme Craig carried the rings on a white
sang and played several Bible.
selections on his guitar, "The For the , reception at the
Wedding Song" - "There is Vanastra Shillelagh, the
Love" - "Let It Be Me" and bride's mother greeted
"Walk Hand in Hand". everyone in a long pink gown
Given in marriage by her with sheer sleeves. She wore
father, the bride wore an a crimson rose corsage. The
organza gown with a high groom's mother, wore a long
ruffled collar and ruffled V- blue gown with an attached
bodice. The gown featured long cape. She wore a yellow
long bishop sleeves, a chapel orchid corsage.
train with ven3etian lace and For a honeymoon to the
wide brim hat. She carried a Bahamas, the bride wore- a
sheaf of wheat with coral light brown gaucho jumpsuit.
roses cradled in her arm. The young couple are living
Matron of honour was in Wingham.
Nancy Thibeault of Clinton.. Out of town guests were
The bridesmaids were Trudy present - from. Toronto,
Leitch, Wingham, sister of London, 'Niagara Falls,
the groom, Karen Farquhar, Tweed, Chatham, Hamilton,
Clinton, sister of the bride Kitchener, I-lespeler, British
and Vicky Farquhar, Columbia,` Owen ` Sound,
Hamilton sister-in-law of the Stratford,. Te eswater,
bride. Brussels, Belgrave and
They were dressed alike in Varna.
gowns of blue polyester satin. The bride and groom were
They featured A-line skirts honoured at a number of
matching sleeves and bodice, showers before their wed -
and sash ties. They carried ding.
Plowmen plan Clinton feast
The executive of the Huron
Plowmen's Association has made
plans for a giant beef barbecue to
be held on Thursday evening,
July 14. Location for the big event
will be the Clinton arena.
Ken Campbell and Murray
Cardiff, who are old hands at the
barbecue business will •cater for
the meal which will be served
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dancing
will follow to the music of the Ian
Wilbee Orchestra and a refresh-
ment bar will be in operation.
Ticket's will be $6,00 .per per-
son; $3.00 for children under 12
years,, The tickets will be avail-
able at Larry Snider Motors in
Exeter; Agripress of Canada in
Hensall; the Agricultural office
in Clinton; The Huron Expositor
in Seaforth and The Advance -
Times office in Wingham.
Purpose of the barbecue is to
focus interest on and raise funds
for the 1978 International Plowing
Match to be held at Wingham in
September next year.
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CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1977—PAGE 13
News of Hensall
The Sacrament of Holy
Communion was ad-
ministered by Rev. Don Beck
at the Hensall United Church
on Sunday, June 5.
A large Communicant
Class was admitted tp the
Membership of the church
including the following:
Sandra Joan Dixon, Lori Ann
Flynn, Linda Dianne Ger-
stenkorn, Lisa Louise
Hamather, Vicki Lyn 'Mann,
Janet Elizabeth McAllister,
Murray John McGregor,
Laurie Ann Pepper and
Marilyn Irene Pepper, and
Mrs. Linda Traquair.
Reaffirming her Con-
firmation vows was Mrs.
Joyce Pepper and • being
welcomed from other,
churches were Grant and
Donna St. John.
Preaching on,. the topic,
"What about the Future?"
Rev. Beck spoke on the glory
associated with the Cross and
the coming of the Holy Spirit
to the apostles and to us. The
choir sang an anthem ori the
Beatitudes with Miss Mary
Goodwin taking the solo part.
Following the service, a
reception was held for the
new members of the church.
Flowers in the Sanctuary
were placed in loving
memory of Susan Lynn
Wright, and from the funeral
of Mrs. Verna Twitchell
placed by her family.
Community notes
Mrs. Ina Johns and Mrs.
Florence Johns of Exeter and
Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Friesen
of Staffa visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Hans Gerstenkorn and
family on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Skea,
Colin and Karen of Brampton
and Mr. and Mrs. Randy
Mason and Andrew' of Huron
Park visited with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Skea on Sunday on the oc-
casion of Karen's christening.
Hensall Livestock Sales.
Deman was • active and
prices were steady and the
supply consisted mainly of
heifers and steers. Fat cattle:
heifers $37.50-$41.50, top to
$43.25; steers: $39-$43.50, top
to $44.10. Pigs: weanlings,
$33-$41.50; chunks, $45-$59.
Mr. and Mrs.- John
McGuire, Shannon, Seamus,
Brianna of Erin visited with
the latter's parents, Mr. -and
Mrs. Jack Smith on Sunday.
Also Jordie Smith of London
visited with his grandparents.
UCW meets
The Apostle's Creed and
Pentecost were the topics
chosen by Mrs. Eric; Luther
when she gave the study at
the June meeting of Unit 4 of
By Hilda M. Payne
Mrs. Nelly Riley gave the
devotional. The meeting was
held on Thursday afternoon,
June 2, in the Fellowship Hall
with Mrs. James McAllister
presiding. Twenty members
were present and it was
reported that 6J visits to shut -
'ins had been made during the
month of May.
Mrs. Erratt reported that
nine boxes had been packed
for the bale. Mrs. Shirrett
reported on the success of the
beef barbecue. The meeting
had opened with Mrs
McAllister reading a poem,
"Ben Adhen" by Leigh Hunt
and the hymns, "Come, let us
sing of a wonderful love" and
"Will your anchor hold in the
storms of life?" were sung.
The meeting closed with the
Benediction and Mrs. 11.
Luther and her committee
served lunch.
Anglican notes
At St. Paul's Anglican
Church the service of Holy
Baptism was administered to
Anne Elizabeth, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Packhorn, by Rev. G. A.
Anderson. This was followed
by the service of Holy
Communion.
the Hensall United Church
UC•W • The Apostle's ('reed is
in universal acceptance and
belief in the Christian
Church, dating back to about
500 A.D. and traditionally
ascribed to Christ's apostles.
The Centennial Service e. ill
be held on June 19 at 3 p.m.
when the speaker will be the
Right Reverend W. A.
Townsend, formerly from
this area.
Mrs Audrey Christie was a
dole ,rte to the Westrninster
Weekend held at West-
nrrntitr'r College, London,
Mary '_ _',►. attending the
course -A Faith for these
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mother, !\1rs Laird Mickle,
arid on 'untlay they attended
the christening of the latter's
gr,tndsiin Jeffrey David
son of !Vlr and Mrs.
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.lohn Blackwell returned
home v after a four
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,rncf Irr'Ltnel..While in Edin-
burgh he attended a garden
party hoti•d by the Queen at
the Palace of Hulyroodhouse.
Ile vas ,ritio present at the
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