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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-12-22, Page 15J N CLINTON NEWS RECORD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1977—PAO .15 Auburn- orthes ectal News o weekend set 125th bnce ebrl ai.�tons • from page 14 has been sent to Northern Ontario. The travelling apron received a free-will offering and the roll call was an- swered by a Bible verse from the Book of „Revelations. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Haggitt and assisted by Mrs. Donald Cartwright. W.I. The Christmas meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Institute was held last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Raithby. The president Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson gave the call to worship entitled, Hark the Glad Song. The carol, Joy to the World, was read and Mrs. 'Frances Clark read the scripture lesson Luke 2: 15, 16 and Rhillipians 2: 5-11 verses. Mrs. Sanderson led in the Christmas meditation and the 410 program in the Grad Tidings 'was 'followed. Other carols were read and closed by all repeating the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. John Hallam gave the Christmas message on the theme, What is Christmas All About? She closed with prayer. The roll call was answered with a Bible verse containing the word, Love. The offering was received by Mrs. Frances Clark and dedicated • • f MaM(M ORDER.- YOUR 1p All Grade "A" 4q. TURKEYS 16 GEESE DUCKS Capon CHICKENS with prayer.- by Mrs. San- derson. The minutes were read by the secretary Miss Minnie Wagner. Correspondence was read and the year-end reports were discussed. It was decided that programs would be made out for the coming year. Mrs. Frances Clark the treasurer gave the financial statement. A donation in memory of Mrs. Florence Ross, Mrs. John Houston and Mrs. Edgar Lawson was sent by Mr. Donald Ross of Oak- ville and also one from Mr. and Mrs. Duncan MacKay of Goderich. Mrs. Clark stated that the society had reached their allocation and gone beyond that amount. She. stressed that all save their stamps fpr the Bible Society. A vote of thanks was ex- tended by Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock to Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson on being the president for another year: Mrs. Lillian 'Leatherland 'will be the new- secretary. Miss Minnie Wagner is retiring after several years of faithful work. It was announced that Huron Presbyterial would be held on January 25 at Seaforth at 1:30. After reading the hymn, Away ir. a Manger, Mrs. Sanderson closed with tl prayer. Mrs. Raithby served a delicio9s Christmas lunch. AUBURN'S BIRTHDAY • The third meeting to plan Auburn's 125th birthday party was held last Thursday evening in the Community Memorial Hall. Due to the absence of the president, Fred Lawrence, the past president, W.i'lliam Craig presided until the first vice- president, Allan Craig was able to get there. The minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock: Committee con- veners were discussed and it is hoped that everyone will become involved on one of the committees. No date has yet been .set for 1979 but ' it is hoped that whatever weekend is chosen that the Memorial service at Ball's cemetery can be held. The next meeting is set for January 5, 1979 at 8 p.m. when conveners of the committees will report. The conveners set up at present are: honorary president, William Craig; president, Fred Lawrence; first vice-president, Allan Craig; secretary, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock; treasurer, Jim Schnbitder along with a finance com- m ittee : The invitations committee. has no chairman yet; historical displays, The • Tweeasmuir History Book committee of the, Auburn - . ; Women's Institute; sports, Bill Sproul; program, Donald CHRISTMAS Haines; parade, Bill FOWLv. Crawford; grounds, James V Glousii;er; decorating, Mrs. Robert Slater and Mrs. yI Dorothy .Grange; parking, • Sandy Anrews' registration, Mrs. Sandy Andrews; A welcoming committee, V Kenneth Scott; finance committee, James Schneider, treasurer, representatives of all four townships, etc.; refreshments, Mrs. Donald W Haines. V Publicity and other com- mittees.will be added later. tf& U.C.W. A lighted, decorated x W. Christmas tree and attractive V table arrangements made the Sunday school room of Knox United Church, a pretty setting for the annual Christmas dinner of Knox g Church United Church Ws Women. The president, Mrs. Ernest burnin welcomed all and Rev. Earl St. Jean pronounced the Grace. All partook of the bounteous A smorgasbord dinner. , V, The new president, Mrs. W, Donald Haines was in charge tiy, of the devotional part which opened' by singing several Fsc Christmas carols with Mrs. Thomas Cunningham at the V piano. The scripture lesson, Matthew 5: verses 1-9 and Isaiah II: 6 and prayer followed. Phone 482=3884 Mrs. Oliver Anderson was narrator for an inspiring and Season's Greetings To All! CLINTON MEAT MARKET 16 King Street GRANT IRWIN f i• ,.{.n.' `:tib;,{:: •Y }?i xxw JOy0U5 CIIRiSTMAS As the shepherds kept their vigil at night, our Savior was born. Let us rejoice as we celebrate - His glorious coming. Sincere thanks to all. From all of us at: Out in the country, on top of the hill south of Blyth Ph: 523-4595 heart -breaking skit entitled The Worpan Who Found Christmas. The part of the rich woman was taken by Mrs. Dorothy Grange and the paper boy by Mrs. Donald Haines. A Christmas cake contest was enjoyed with the winners being Mrs. Thomas Lawlor and Mrs. Frances Clark. A duet, Star of the East, was sung by Mrs. Thomas Jardin and Mrs. Donald Haines. W.I. The Christmas meeting of the - Auburn Women's Institute was held in the Community Memorial Hall with the president, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock in the chair. It opened with the poem, The Christmas Spirit and the Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada with Mrs. Donald Haines at the piano. Mrs. Beth Lansing ,end Mrs. Oliver Anderson were in charge of the program and gave an inspiring message on the Origin and Significance of different symbols that are used at Christmas. Mrs. Anderson gave the reading, Peace on Earth and carols were sung at intervals throw hout their program, entitled, What is Christmas? Christmas is carols and the star. Al this point Mrs. Thomas Jardin and Mrs. Donald Haines sang as"a duet - Star of the East. The Evergreen tree,' pine or cedar and the decorating homes with branches dates back many year's and varies from country to country throughout ' Europe. The lights on the tree help illustrate the stars and the lighted candle legend in the window has spread throughout the world giving, Love, Hope and Cheer. The attractive table display as these ladies spoke told the Christmas story in a different way to everyone. Wreaths made of holly are a symbol of Christ as it is round and has no beginning and end. • The legend of the poin- settia, misteltoe and gifts were also told. They closed by stating that the most im- portant thing in life is giving and the first and greatest gift to the world was the birth of Jesus. Mrs. Robert Peck read the minutes of the November meeting which were accepted as read. It was announced that a new fridge had been pur- chased for the hall from Whetstone's Furniture and Appliances. , It was decided to enter the quilt contest for the Huron County Plowing Match and anyone interested in designing please have one in by the January meeting depicting the farming in Huron County or some other phase of the agricultural field. The donation to the Children's Aid Society was $23,75 and plans were made to cater to the Graf-McCosh wedding on January 7. The members voted to again sponsor the spring 4-H project, Focus on Living and Mrs. Donald Cartwright and Mrs. John Hildebrand will be .:the leaders. Mrs. Frank Raithby asked all to save their maple leaf labels and turn them into her to get articles for the hall kitchen. Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell, convener of the card com- mittee reported cards sent and read the thank -you notes, Cards were signed for sick members. The Christmas gift ex- change was looked after by Mrs. Thomas Lawlor and Mrs. Gordon Lawlor for having the newest Christmas corsage, Mrs. Robert Peck for the lucky cup and Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson ' for the Merry Christmas contest. A delicious lunch of angel food cake and ice cream was served by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, Mrs. Thomas Jardin and Mrs. Elva Straughan. ANNIVERSARY A three -tiered gold decorated wedding cake topped with small bells and a golden 50, centred the head table and was on display during Open House last Saturday afternoon for Mr. CHRISTMAS At this glittering time of the year .we send wishes for your happiness, glowing with bright hope for the future. We look forward to serving you again SANDRA AND DAVID ORR 8 STAFF THE WHITE CARNATION HOLMESVILLE °pas C hristmas 04 4 • Thank you at this holiday season for your friendship and understanding. May the Spirit of Christmas Tight your way in peace and goodwill. MITCHELL'S FAMILY MARKET , LONDE-SBORO Elwc,od, Audrey, Traci, and Mark Diane doWeerd, Audrey Moffat, David Lear Cel and -Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell on the occasion of the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary. The guests were welcomed by Miss Dianne Kirkconnell of Edmonton, Mrs. Harold Kirkconnell of Goderich and Mrs. Louis Blake of RR2 Brussels, Grandsons, Ronald Kirkcdnnell and Greg Kirk- connell of Goderich and Donald Kirkconnell of Kit- chener were in charge of the guest book. The bride and groom of 50 years received the guests assisted by Mr' John Daer, the bride's brother who was best man 50 years ago and Mrs. Daer who had served at the wedding. Tea was served by the Auburn Women's Institute members. During the afternoon, over 100 relatives, neighbours and friends from Port Colborne, Edmonton, Kitchener, Mitchell, Listowel, Flint, Michigan, Port Stanley, Brussels, Wingham, Belgrave, London, Hensall, Toronto, Fordwich, Goderich and Clinton and the surrounding district at- tended. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkconnell received many gifts and cards to mark the occasion. Murray Gaunt, M.P.P. delivered a Queen's Silver Jubilee plaque from Premier Davis of the ProVince of Ontario. A lovely 50th anniversary arrangement was received from Mrs. Mary Park of Winnipeg who was unable to be present. Several plants, gifts, money and cards were received to mark the' oc- casion. Dinner was served by the Auburn W.I. members to 33 guests at 5:30 p.m. U.C.W. The Unit One of Knox United Church U.C.W. was held at the home of Mrs. Peter Verbeek. The fireplace was glowing and the Christmas aecorations made an appropriate mood and setting for the Christmas story. Mrs. Gordon Gross read the scripture lesson from St. Luke 2: verses 4-20. ''Mrs. Verbeek gave the meditation, "The Birth of Jesus" and closed with prayer. Carols were played on the stereo in the background. friends to your fireside and peace to your home. In the glow of your friendship 482-9352 WILLARD and ARTHUR AIKEN LUGGAGE - LEATHER GOODS MEN'S FOOTWEAR - CLOTHING ALBERT ST., CLINTON erry Lhristmas tais melodious quarter 6riags tidings of comfort aacf joy to oue and air. In tune w¢ carol our tiaur:s to dear fri¢ads .. for t'&¢ir fayafrq and'trust. From all of us at Wiseway... WAYNE STIRLING BERT EVANS MIKE GIBBINGS ANN LEBEAU VICKI MERNER. 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