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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-06-16, Page 14Page 14— OLIN"TUN NI' ' 11 I.( (►R1) THURSDAY, JUNE 16. L977 l'( \v i(;eneral !Meeting The I►CW general meeting was field on Monday night June 6 with a large at- tendance The CGIT girls, Explorer girls and their leaders vOere guests. President Helen Lawson' welcomed ail and read the poem "being busy She gave the meditation on Honorarium ,and Graduation exercises followed by prayer and the singing of a hymn. Florence Cartwright, delegate to Westminister weekend, gave a very in- teresting report and thanked them for sending her. Ruth Vincent favored with a solo "Amazing grace" ac- companied by Gail Lear on the piano. Marjorie Duizer introduced the guest speaker Elaine Townshend of Clinton who is handicapped. She spoke on how she has overcome her handicap. She writes the column "Odds and Ends" and, does feature stories including pictures she takes herself, for the local paper. She has lived alone for the past year and drives a car. She says one in seven people , are han- dicapped in sone way. She ds very interested in ALPHA Huron, of which there are 11 members, and invited anyone to attend their meeting the fourth Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. either at Brussels or Holmesville. The June meeting will be in Holmesville with a speaker from CNIB. Elaine answered many questions and thanked the UCW for having her as their guest. Edyth Beacom ,thanked Elaine for coming. Readings "our forests, God created trees for our benefit", "children say the funniest things" "forest" and "June" which were taken from , a 1925 fourth grade reader were read by ECiyth. The articlesare to be in not later than June 18th for the bale. The treasurer's report was given by Doreen Carter prepared by Hatti Wood. Proceeds from the ham supper was $1,058.29. The President thanked all who helped in any way with the supper. Thank you notes were read from Margaret Penfound and Sandra and Teilman Westerhout. It was, moved to donate $25.00 to ALPHA Huron and $25.00 to aid medical students. At a con- ference itcwas recommended that all ladies send letters of protest against the sale of liquor at places of recreation such as hockey games and ball games. A recom- mendation was made to the board to have drapes hung behind the cross. Joan Whyte and Marjorie Duizer had drape material on display. Discussion on a Foster Child will he left until Sep- tember. Elsie Shaddick reported that crib quilts and knitting are needed at Hazelton Hospital. There will be an executive meeting in September. The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction and lunch served by the Aimwill Unit. A card was sent to Hatti Wood with 85 signatures. W.I. Public Relations Meeting The W.I. held their June meeting on Wednesday night June 8 with a good at- tendance. The Cheerio Club and grandmothers were guest. The meeting opened with the Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada with Genevieve Allen at the piano. President Dora Shobbrook welcomed all with a thought on "worry is like a rocking chair, gives you something to do but doesn't get you anywhere." Roll call was answered /by naming your guest grandmother, showing a heirloom and explaining its origin, which was very interesting. Minutes of the last meeting were read by the assistant secretary Marjorie Anderson. Correspondance was a thank -you• from Romana Jameison, a letter of thanks from Kay Konarski, returning Irene's cheque - she is not going to crossroads at this time but will further her studies. A _ thank you from Don Campbell for the donation to ARC Industries was read. The treasurer's report was given. Suzanne Tamblyn favoured with a piano solo. Alice Davidson gave the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary report and had the penny sale tickets to distribute. No one is attending the 80th Anniversary July 13 in Waterloo. It was decided not to buy uniforms or badges for 1978 plowing match, but use the W.I. pins and blue. rib- bons. A letter was read from Murray Gaunt ' M.P. con- cerning Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee medallions. They will be $1 each, several were interested in them. Margaret Taylor completed her report from the officers conference at Waterloo in May. The motto "good public relations are like friendship, they can't be bought, begged or stolen" and verse "friendship" was given by GenevievenAllen. Report of the 77th District Annual of West Huron were- given by June Fothergill, mornireg,and Addie Hunking, afternoon. A foster; child will again be supported, 50 cents a member to be sent to the treasurer by July 1st Next year's mem- bership fee will be $2. Doreen Carter introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Anne McNichol of Blyth. She spoke on Blyth and how it came to bc,.named. She talked on some events that have taken place and some coming events for their Centennial. She was dressed in a centennial costume. 'Marjorie Duizer thanked Mrs. McNichol and was presented with a gift by Doreen Carter. The President congratulated Nona Pipe on her and Lloyd's 40th Wedding Anniversary on June 12 and presented her with a gift from the W.I. Alice Buchanan gave a humorous reading "the night they crashed the par- ty." It was moved to donate $25 to the Londesboro ball park lights. The meeting was turned over to the program committee. Doreen Carter conducted a contest on guessing "who" of the W.I. members belonged to the baby pictures, which was wonb by Genevieve Allen and Margaret Taylor. Marjorie Duizer had a contest for the most points and was won by Anne' McNichol and Vi Hoggart, and one reading clues on Shakespearean plays which was won by Doreen Carter. The meeting closed with the Queen and W.I. grace, after which an auction was held with Marjorie Duizer auc- tioneer, The articles were donated by the first half of the members. Lunch was served by Beryl Reid, Alice Davidson, Joan Middigaal and June Fothergill. The lucky cup was won by Mrs. Leitch. Laura Lyon on behalf of the Cheerio Club, thanked the W.I. for their invitation. United Church News Senior Citizens Sunday was observed on Sunday morning with Rev. A.E. Menzies, guest minister. Greeting into the Narthex were Gordon Shobbrook and Jack Snell, ushers were Neil Cartwright, Cameron Moon, John Lawson and Bob Jamieson. The Senior Citizens met in the church hall and then entered the church occupying the centre front pews. Mrs. Menzies was the soloist and sang "I know who holds my hand" and "surely, goodness and Mercy" accompanied by organist Louise McGregor. The childrens story was, "pulling the church up the hill". Junior teachers were Sandra Westerhout, Irene Bromley and Sally Pollard. Rev. McDonald welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Menzies, a former minister here 1938-45 now "retired and living in London. Rev. Menzies message was "fifty years of A pleasant afternoon was our families, our community spent at Brucefield United and our God. "The job is Church on June 7 when their demanding, difficult and life and ministry." After annual Visitors Day program disciplining," but, "what you church the Senior Citizens was presented with the theme do in the house is worth as were invited to the manse for "There's a Fresh Wind much as if you did it up in lunch and fellowship. Jack Blowing". Guests from heaven before the Lord, our Armstrong thanked Rev. surrounding churches were God". McDonald on behalf of those welcomed by the UCW A poem by Edgar Guest, present, for the lovely lunch president Ann Walters. "It Takes a Heap 0' Livin'," and afternoon.. The afternoon's program was read by Isabelle Scott. The family of Rev. and was introduced by Joyce Hymn 268, "Lead us Mrs. . Menzies invited all Wilson. UCW members took Heavenly Father", was sung, friends to "open house" in great delight in presenting an followed by the closing honour of their parents' 50th Operetta "The Spinster's prayer. Ann Walters thanked wedding anniversary to be Club". Members of the cast everyone and invited all to held at Centennial United were Barbara Moffat, join in a social time together. Church, London, on June 18th Maartje Stephens, Jean from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Rathwell, Eileen Townsend, Bike-a-thon Joan Grunewald, Norma On Saturday, June 11 a McGregor, Marion Hill, Jean Taylor, Edna Paterson and bike-a-thon was held in LondesboroBeatrice Stoll. The choir was with over eighty. accompanied by Mrs. Elsie participants completing the Henderson. 16 mile route. FollowingTheFollowing the Operetta, proceeds exceeding Jean Henderson and Isabelle $2,500 in pledges will help in Scott conducted the worship meeting the costs of the newly service. Jean Henderson installed ball park lights. opened with a call to worship Trophies were presented to followed by a poemSpring Greg Andrews for the fastest, donated by Tom Duizer; the Player".Hymn 240 "Breathe on me Breath of God" was youngest, Stephen Duizer, by Robert Shaddick and' oldest, sung. The Scripture reading Bill Sottiaux, by Brad Ken- Proverbs 31: 10-31 read by B BillIsabelle Scott was followed by nedy. The committee would like prayer. The offering was to thank the participants, the received and dedicated. The meditation was given sponsors and those who helped to organize the event. by Jean Henderson. She used,. They would like the pledge as her theme "Just as a donations left at the Country Housewife and her message Kitchen Restaurant bywas very meaningful as she Saturday June 18. conveyed the difficulties, responsibilities and attitudes Personals we have as homemakers, to Mr. Jim Howatt returned home on Thursday from Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Newby returned home on Monday June 6 from a two week fishing trip to Pere broke. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pipe on their 40th wedding anniversary June 12. His brother Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Pipe of Brussels visited them and attended church here on Sunday morning. They had surprise visitors on Saturday night. Londesboro UCW members attending the Brucefield UCW on Tuesday were Edythe Beacom, Nona Pipe, Laura Lyon, Ida Durnin, Margaret Whyte and Helen Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Duizer and family attended the 1964 class reunion of the Stratford General Hospital at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thom- pson, St. Pauls on Sunday afternoon. Rev. McDonald's mother spent the weekend with him. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kerslake and Mrs. Howard Lemmon of Exeter visited on Sunday with the former's aunt Mr.- and Mrs. Harry Durnin. 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