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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1977-12-15, Page 22PAGE 2A—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1977 Auxiliary member on provincial bd. The Clinton Women's Hospital Auxiliary learned at their business meeting on December 5 that Mrs. Peggy Menzies was appointed as one oi;the three vice presidents of 'the Provincial Association. Mrs. Donna Westlake gave this news when she reported on the provincial conference which was held in Toronto recently. In other business, the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. B. Olde and were approved. The financial report read by Miss Kathleen Elliott showed a balance of $917..13 A letter was read from Beecher Menzies, Chairman of the Hospital Board of Governors, thanking the auxiliary for the new x-ray machine recently installed. An interesting letter from Rosemary Armstrong was read, telling about some of the facts on the new Daycare Centre at Huronview. Mrs. Barbara Hicks gave her report of the capping ceremonies held at the Wesley -Willis Church, It was a lovely affair, well planned and carried out and most gratifying to Mrs. Hicks whose hard work has made it all possible. The candy stripers are to be commended too, for their loyalty and industry. Some discussion took place regarding Christmas gifts for patients and staff. The matter was left in the hands of the buying committee. The president, Mrs. Coventry asked for written reports to be handed in by all convenors at the January meeting which will be held on Monday, January 9 at 10 a.m• in the hospital board room. Mrs. D. Ball reported that the Wesley -Willis UCW will be in charge of the hospital cart for January and Mrs. Stodden asked for more knitters and announced that cart stockers for January would be Mrs. K. Wood and Mrs. B. Menzies in February. Mrs. H. Ball gave a full and comprehensive report of the plan of her membership committee which involved some changes of interest such as a newsletter of the auxiliary's work and plans along with a slight raise in the membersip fee. This was approved by the members and left in the hands of Mrs. Ball and her committee to carry out. The members then spent the remainder of the af- ternoon decorating the church hall and solariums with Christmas ornaments. County library bd. sets budget At the last Huron County Library Board ' meeting December 7, the Library Board approved the 1978 budget of $383,550. The Library Board is asking Huron County Council for a ,grant of $262,822. or $4.69 per capita for support of the library to meet the budget. The Library Board 'operates through 28 outlets with a staff of 35 - 40 people, many of them being part- time. As well as an, increase of salaries, the Library Board is concerned about the in- crease of the price of books. In 1978, $100,000, has been allocated for books and precessing. This year they are also faced with an in- crease due to the drop in Canadian exchange rates as well as an increase in book production. The cost of magazines and publications have shown a marked in- crease over last year. For- tunately for the board this year, many of the Canadian magazines and newspapers were paid out of Huron County Library's $7,000 Wintario grant. Although there has been ah increase of $18,900 over the News of Huronview Dr. C. 'E. Toll of Seaforth arranged a Christmas program on Sunday afternoon in the auditorium at Huronview. The program featured the Seaforth and Dashwood Community Band with step dance numbers by the Little Macks, Martha Cook, Andria Muir, Chelene Glanville, KAlly Nicholson, students of Lyle Storey. Angela Andresia en- tertained with Scottish dancing and there were vocal numbers by Valerie and Shelley Wassman. Nelson Howe played the violin as accompaniment for the dancers and Mrs. Elsie Henderson accompanied, the carol sing led by Harry Hoffman. Mrs. Hattie Burton thanked the entertainers on behalf of the Huronview residents, Mrs. Elsie Henderson arranged and accompanied a musical program on Family Night at Huronview. The residents provided the talent for the program, assisted by two staff members and a volunteer. There were vocal solos and duets by Chester Archibald, Wayne Lester, Mrs. Alton, Mrs. Luella Cox, Mrs. ,Henderson, Nelson Lear and Cecil Skinner. A pantomime was per- formed by Ben Sowerby and Chester Mawhinney. Old Tyme waltzes were played by Elsie Henderson, Norman Speir, Cecil Skinner and Jerry- Collins and danced by six members of Mrs. Hen- derson's family. •-.- Mrs. Pearson expressed the appreciation of the Huron - view residents for the lovely music and entertainment. The Over -Ninety Club of Huronview met on Wed- nesday afternoon and were entertained by the Huronview Orchestra. Two members of SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Clinton - Seaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton 482-9441 Goderich Area Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road Goderich 524.7345 1• 1977 budget the increase is only to keep up with present operations. The Library supplies a wide variety of services and programs. To date 17,596 or 31 percent of the county population are registered as borrowers. As well as book materials, the library has film service, children's programs, talking books and shut-in service. Next year $10,000 is to be transferred from the executive budget to Huron County Library budget for #a history project. The money will be used to continue microfilming of early Huron County newspapers. To date" the library has begun microfilming of early newspapers of Goderich, the Walkerburn Club, Mrs. Clinton, Seaforth and Exeter: Hunking and Mrs. McClin- Microfilm readers are chey, assisted with a available at the Goderich and program --of " Christmas Exeter Branches. readings 'and a sing -a -long of The board has appreciated carols. the past support from County Mr, Cecil Skinner led the Council Midwestern Regional regular Thursday afternoon Library System, Wintario Bible Study at Huronview°"""•"'' rtd"friends of the library'Who accompanied at the organ by have given their service to Mrs. Henderson. help the library. Ont. St. U.C.W. meets The Ont rio . Street UCW afternoon meeting was' held December 6 in the church parlor. Mrs. Radford en- tertained with Christmas instrumentals, which were enjoyed by all and Mrs. Forbes gave a poem on Christmas blessings. The worship service was taken by Mrs. Feagan, Mrs. Crich and Mrs. Merrill. Bible readings, prayers, meditation and hymns were on the Christmas theme. Mrs. Heard whistled the hymn "Joy to the World". The mission study is on Caribbean so they were greatly favoured by a talk and pictures by Mrs. Wood of Goderich. She and her husband did missionary work in Trinidad a few years. ago. Mrs. Potterread a story on Haiti. Thank=you cards from Mrs. Ida Martin, the Ball family and the Board of Stewards were received as was a special Christmas greeting from a former member, Mrs.. Wildfong, now of Beamsvilie. The nomination committee gave their report and lunch was served by the April group. The nomination com- mittee's results were: leader, Mrs. Powell; ass't, Mrs. Feagan; , SCCT, Mrs. Batkin; ass't. Miss K. Elliott; treas., Mrs. 1VIcGregor; ass't. Mrs. McMurray. The shut-in boxes are to be packed December 16th and the next meeting will be January 3 at 12:30, ,beginning with a pot luck luncheon. Omega Sorority welcomes members The Zeta Omega Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi met on December 6 at the home of Michele Hansen in Goderich, with seven members present. The two sorority chapters have donated funds to pur- chase a turkey for the Christmas dinner at the Huronview Daycare Unit for the homebound. The ladies also watched a film on environment and discussed the problems and solutions. Four new • members took the Pledge Ritaul in a can - delight ceremony. Be Sure To Hear Sunday, December 18th at 8 p.m. Special Speaker: THE NEW COVENANT. PLAYERS drama group from California Portraying scenes of the Advent -� •_\ 1' iiiif ,..-rte -I . itOr Lr. -1-4151100146 No Sunday evening service on Dec. 25th. "EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING" Huron Men's Chapel AUBURN The sudden return of winter Last week, which left up to two feet of snow on the area (61 cm.) gave the children plenty of snowbanks on Clinton's main street from which to view the mini Santa "Claus parade last Saturday. Here these kids wait for the parade at Bar- tliff's corner.(News-Record photo) Epsilon sorority to sell flowers for fund -Xi Epsilon Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its December 6th meeting at the home of Linda Meade. Vivienne Roy reported for the service committee about the sale of daffodils for. the Cancer Society to take place in April. The price and method of 'selling was, discussed. Marj Dobson reported that the Dare Care Unit for the Homebound at Huronview had contacted her regarding their planned Christmas Golden Radars hearof trip along U.S. coast The Golden Radar Senior Citizens Club met for its regular meeting at the Town Hall December 7, when president Marg Grigg con- ducted the business session. Flower and card convenor Jean Johns reported car- nations sent to Reta Wright, Percy Gibbings and May Gibson, a sympathy card to Elda Stephens and a get well card to Mrs. • Earl Lawson in Wingham Hospital. The visiting committee of Mr. and Mrs. Watt Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Gibbings and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johns had been quite active in making calls on sick and shut- ins in Hospital and Huron - view and in their homes. Minlue Rumball reported a very successful ticket sales for the quilt raffle and asked that all ticket money be handed in as soon as possible as the draw takes place at the Christmas Banquet ,at the Legion Hall December 14. Special speaker for the Banquet will be Rev. Stan McDonald of Londesboro. George and Minlue Rumball, Alice Lawson and Esther Kendall were in charge of en ter.ta.i.nm.en.tir._ George gave a very in- teresting talk on a six-day bus trip which he, his wife Minlue, Mary Grigg and Ceacilia Edgar took to Newport, Rhode Island, leaving on,November 7. Since Newport is on the eastern USA sea coast, it is steeped in history and they saw many very old, very costly arid very beautiful buildings and homes. They also visited some historical places in Boston. Progressive euchre was played, prize winners being Mary Grigg and Gladys Hoggarth. Lunch was served by the committee, ending a pleasant evening, dinner for homebound people. As a result, the two Sorority chapters will jointly donate money for a turkey. An interesting cultural program presented by Vivienne Roy followed the business meeting. Vivienne read a biography of Isadore Duncan telling of her tragic life as well as her con- tributions to the art of dan- cing. A lively discussion then followed. A candlelight ceremony took place after the program at which time Marilyn James received the Exemplar Degree. The next meeting to be held at -Diane Boyes' home December 20,, is the Christ- mas party and members were' re hitpded' to -bring their Secret Sister's gift. Wingham Memorials f); • Guaranteed Granite • Cemetery Lettering • Buy Direct and save Commissions. BUS. PHONE 357-1910 l RES. 357-1015 WINTER MEMORIAL SALE SAVINGS UP TO (50000 Over 200 monuments in many sizes, colours and shapes. All available for delivery as soon as possible. All pr,iced below 1977 prices. Current sale prices in effect until January 15, 1978, Some are one of a kind. Visit our large new heated showroom and inspect our craftsmanship. Serving Huron and Surrounding Area Since 1919. T. PRYDE & SON LTD. DISPLAY AND DISTRICT SHOWROOM: Hamilton Street, Goderich, 524-2373 REPRESENTATIVE: - D. A. Denomme, RESIDENCE 524-6621 R.K. PECK APPLIANCES "In The Heart of Down Town Varna" • Vacuum Cleaners - Sales and Service of most makes • CB Radios and Accessories • Speed queen Appliances • Moffat Appliances • Smoke Sensors • Insect Lights and Fly Killing Units • Handcrafted Gifts Varna, Ont. Phone 482-7103 ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH THE FRIENDLY 'CHURCH Minister: Rev• R. Norman Pick, B.A. ORGANIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR • MRS. DORIS McKINLEY A. MUS: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1977 11 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Sunday School Church at Wesley -Willis 7:30 p.m. Joint Christmas Service with Wesley -Willis United DECEMBER 24 -Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Vesper Service .Rev. John Oestreicher - speaker 12 Midnight - Christmas Eve Communion WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED ,CHURCH THE CHURCH THAT CARES PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE MINISTER JOHN S. OESTREICHER B.A. B.R.E. ORGANISTMISS CATHARINE POTTER CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. WM. HEARN Anyone wishing a ride to church. Phone 482-9696 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1977 ADVENT 4 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 1100 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery SERMON: "A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TOO" Music by: Primary, Junior and Senior Choirs Reception of members Infant Baptism 7:30 Wesley-Willis p.m. Christmas Service with Ontario St. Church a HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH 1:00 p.m. Worship and Sunday School -SERMON: "A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TOO.' EVERYONE WELCOME CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 243 Princess St. E. its,,REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1977 10 a.m. Worship Service SERMON:' THE ANNOUNCEMENT C HiS BIRTH' 2:30 p.m, Worship Service SERMON: "HALLOWED BE THY NAME" Everyone.Welcome BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH EVERYONE OF US SHALL GIVE AN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF TO GOD— ROM 1412 Mr. Graham Martin 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 2 7:30 p.m. EVENING WORSHIP 8:00 p.m. FRIDAY WEDNESDAY 8 p.m. PRAYER MEETING YOUNG EVERYONE WELCOME , PEOPLE'S MEETING ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1977 REV. GEORGE YOUMATOFF ADVENT IV 11:30 a.m. CAROL SERVICE Dec. 24 - - 9:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Communion Service Dec. 25 - 11:30 a.m. Communion Service CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 166 Victoria Street Pastor: Wayne Lester 9:45 a.m. Sunday. School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service and Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ALL WELCOME ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REV. EDWIN G,NELSON CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST SUNDAY, DECEMBER X18, 1977 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Sacrament of Holy Baptism Christmas Presentation by the Sunday School Everyone Welcome FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON , SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1977 10:a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 11;00 a.m. Morning Worship Everyone Welcome SAINT JOSEPH'S " Catholic Church MASS SATURDAY 8:00 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1977 ADVENT IV FR. R. CHARRETTE SUNDAY 11 A.M. CONFESSION SATURDAY 7:15 P.M. ALL WELCOME BUS FROM VANASTRA • • • 4 M • 4 M