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.
Saturday visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Durnin were
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Myers
and Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Holmes of Thamesviller"-and
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Dale,
Seaforth.
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