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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-12-22, Page 24PAGE 2A—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1977 Oddfeilows .,Rebkahs. have busy month December has been a very busy month for the Odd - fellows and Rebekahs in Clinton. At the card party on December 1, high scorers were Mrs. George Rumball and Bob Taylor, while con- solation prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mary Dale and Percy Gibbings. Mrs. Marjorie Gliddon won the prize for the most lone hands. During lunch, three draws were held and winners were Mrs. Doug Cantelon, Mrs. Grace White and Mrs. Cecil Edgar. The annual Christmas party was originally scheduled for Monday December 5 following the Rebekah's regular meeting. However, both were con - celled because of the blizzard and the party was held the next evening after the Oddfellow's meeting and with an attendance of over 70. It was a resounding success. Nobel Grands Mrs. Reg Miller and Mrs. Charles Nelson were in charge of the program, assisted by Vice Grands Mrs. Cliff Ashton and Mrs. Gordon Richardson. A highlight of the evening was a. travelogue presented Happy New Year. by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Trewartha of their trip to Switzerland. Mrs. Phyllis Cox presented a hilarious monologue•and Elmer Trick entertained with a piano medley. A carol sing and a visit from Santa Claus rounded out a very enjoyable evening. An hour of fellowship and visiting was spent during lunch which was served by the Rebekahs. Another euchre party was held on December 8 and although it was a stormy night there was an excellent attendance. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Mary Grigg; high man, Ed Godkill; low lady, Mrs. George Wright; low man, Harold Tyndall; most lone hands, Mrs. Alex McMichael. Winners of the draw were Mrs. Mary Grigg, Mrs. Doug Cantelon, and Mrs. Marjorie Gliddon. The next card party will be held on Thursday, January 5. The next regular meeting for the Rebekahs will be held on Monday, January 2 and the Oddfellows will meet on • Tuesday, January 3. We wish all the readaers a very Merry Christmas and a News of Huronview The Huronview residents compliments of the $Lyth conducted the Sunday Lions Club. Morning Chapel Service led Huronview residents en - by Cecil Skinner, assisted by joyed a musical program on Elsie Henderson, Nelson Family Night provided by the Lear, Norman Speir and Harboraires. The 12 -man Margaret McQueen. chorus sang favorite carols as The Salvation Army Band well as several sacred from the Goderich Citadel, numbers and were ac - led by Lieutenant Neil Watt, companied at the piano by visited Huronview on Sunday Mr. Ed. Stiles: Mrs. Doak afternoon, playing a few expressed the appreciation of numbers in each area. On the residents. Tuesday afternoon, members The Tiger Dunlop Women's of the Salvation Army, in- Institute were hosts for the eluding Lieutenant and Mrs. December Birthday Party at Watt, visited the rooms and 'Huronview. President of the presented each Huronview Institute, Mrs. Cora Sher - resident with a bag of treats wood, was emcee for the and a magazine. program. The Huronview Two new - Huronview Orchestra entertained and residents, Mrs. Cartwright Ger-tie Kaitting led a sing -a - and Horton McDougall, were long of carols. Mr. Osmond welcomed to the Home at Falconer was Santa's helper Monday's program. The and distributed gifts to the 32 Huronview Orchestra celebrants. Mr. William provided the music and the McCurdy thanked the ladies ' were each presented Institute on behalf of the with a lovely corsage, Huronview residents. ALPHA wants facilities to be used by the handicapped "Seats have been removedacquaint local service clubs from the Park Theatre to make room for wheel- chairs," said owner Mr. B. Lyndon, in a letter to ALPHA. Mr. Lyndon noted that to date these facilities had not been used. ALPHA regrets this and hopes that the handicapped will avail themselves of this heretofore inaccessible area of en- tertainment. ALPHA4 form letters to with ALPHA's goals and solicit their help to achieve them will be mailed soon. ALPHA will not meet in December. Next meeting will be held January 24th at 8 p.m. at the home of Bruce Scott in Seaforth. For information call: Elaine Townshend 482-3073, Mary Howell 524-8642 or Pat Watson 887-6236. .. 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 The longest serving 4-H club leade w Achievement Day in Clinton last Saturday. Mrs. K. Carnochan of the Clinton II club has been involved in 4-H for the past five years; Mrs. A. Betties of the Holmesville I club has also been with 4-H for five years and Mrs. Wm. Dowson (right) of the Varna club has been in 4-H for the past 10 years. (News -Record photo) rs ere honored at the Kinsmen and Dinettes carol at Heather Gardens The Clinton Kinsmen and Kinettes held a joint Christmas party last Tuesday night, December 20 at the Sandpiper Inn at Vanastra, and gegan the night by first singing Christmas carols at Heather Gardens. At an earlier executive meeting, the club agreed to donate $100 to the Junior "C" hockey club, and learned that final profits from the Kin- smen night held recently amounted to $2,950.74, ac- cording to chairman Rick Finch. All the money goes to the minor sports program in Clinton. The club also learned that they have so far put $43,000 into the new grandstand, and that Paul Kerrigan has agreed to be raceway chairman next year. Other members on the raceway committee include Tom Craig, Mel Hohner, Rob . ntario Street T T!`t�VT v�____^Gibbings, and Don Jones, but n prepare mas the committee is open to any Kinsmen. op. The Kinsmen also learned Tuesday night that their once powerful hockey team was lucky to escape with a 4-4 tie in a hockey last Sunday On Tuesday, December 13, Mrs: Cecil Elliott opened the Ontario St. U.C.W. Executive meeting with a Christmas thought. As you prepare for the Christmas Season, with all the decorations, the trimming of the tree, the wrapping of gifts and the extra cooking and baking, what place will the Savior have in it all? The Christmas Shut-in boxes will be packaged and delivered this week. Mrs, James Mair read the minutes Pf the November general,meeting and the correspndence, which in- cluded letters from Alma College , and from the Alcoholic and Drug Concern. Each are in need of money and:. it was decided to table these letters until the January meeting. The financial report was read by Treasurer, Mrs. Wilfred'',j'arker. Included in this report was the income from the bazaar festival. --All agreed the 1977 bazaar was very successful, and Mrs. Elliott thanked everyone for their help. In 1978, Ont. St. United Church will celebrate its 100th Anniversary. A com- mittee has been appointed to plan a Special Service or event each month of the year. e U wi charge Th .0 .W. 11 he in and plan a special church service in February. Mr. Pick told the ladies the office is in need of a typewriter and a duplicator. After reading the literature on a typewriter, it was decided the U.C.W. would purchase it. Mrs. H. presented the budget for 1978. Next meeting will be held on January 10th with Installation of Officers. A copy of your annual report should be ready for this. meeting. Mrs. Cecil Elliott closed the meeting with a prayer, "Thank God for Christmas." Plumsteel proposed Golden Radars hold banquet The golden Radar senior evening, December 14. citizens ub held their annual At 6 p.m. the head. table Christmas banquet in the guests were escorted to their Legion Hall on Wednesday seats by Santa Claus and the Huron Happy Hearts have Holmesville hoedown MEMORIALS MARKERS - Bronze Plaques - Cemetery Lettering For expert counsel and a fair price rely on a firm you con trust. T. PRYDE & SON LTD. Serving Huron and surrounding area since 1920. DISTRICT SHOWROOM 75 Hamilton St. Goderich DON DENOMME Full time representative -Appointment any time. Phone Goderich: 524-2373 or 524-6621 Members of the Monument Builders Association of North America The Huron Happy Hearts which was cooked by Al and Round Dance Club held their Gladys Green annual Christmas dance and Each' couple provided a turkey meal on Friday part of the delicious meal. evening,. December 16 at the The presidents, Ross and Holmesville Public School. Mildred Merrill presented on The dancers, who come behalf of the club, gifts to from Lucknow, Goderich, Edward and Lois Wise who Bayfield, Clinton Londesboro are the dance instructors. and ' Seaforth areas, began Regular weekly 'dancing will dancing at 8:45 p.m. and at 11 begin again on January 6, p.m. enjoyed the turke,y 1978. Wesley -Willis UC'W The afternoon unit of Wesley -Willis United Church, met in the church parlor on December 15 with an at- tendance of 22 members; Mrs. G. Rathwell presided and welcomed all and read a poem, the minutes were read and approved, and treasurer's report given. The penny or day money was collected. It was decided to send a card to all absent members, and Mrs. Hearn reported 27 home and 14 hospital calls made for the month making a total of 343 home and 145 hospital calls for the year. Mrs. C.Stewart prepared the program but Mrs. Rathwell presided for the worship and program. A hymn was sung followed by prayer by Mrs. Cummings. Mrs. N. Holland read a Christmas meditation and Mrs. J. McGregor read a travelogue trip to the Holy Land that Miss Helen Stewart had been on earlier in the year, This was very in- teresting. The meeting adjourned with Mrs. Rathwell reading a poem. A bountiful lunch followed. Those in charge of January -19 program will be Mrs. J. Nediger, Mrs. H. Adams, Mrs. A. Moffat, Mrs. Horton and Mrs. G. Cornish. HRISTfl1FI€ gLEInGS Holy Infant, grant us peace! Huron Men's Chapel AUBURN mouth organ music of Watt Webster. After singing grace, about 115 guests sat down to a delicious turkey dinner served by the Legion Auxiliary. A program followed the dinner and Leona Lockhart was presented with a past president's jewel. Carols were sung and Elmer Trick played two delightful piano solos; Ida Godkin gave a humorous monologue and Ken Flett played three violin solos accompanied by Lorna Radford on the piano, choosing numbers —made popular by three musicians recently deceased, Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby and Guy Lombardo. Rev. Stan McDonald of Londesboro was the guest speaker and gave a very entertaining yet thought- provoking talk on the subject "Are you ready for Christ- mas". Warren Gibbings won the door prize and the lovely quilt made by the ladies of the club was won by Mrs. Allan Shaddick of Londesborp. Nineteen tables of progressive euchre were played and the winners were men's high, Joan Carter; ladies!, high, Sadie Lovett; men's low, Ed Johns, ladies' low, Mary Grigg. Everyone joined hands and sang "Auld Lang Syne" to end a very happy party. game As the bells -ring in another Yuletide, we extend our gren�tings, best wishes to you wain our note of thanks, RADIANT LIFE CENTRE against the Sunday Morning Inter -faith hockey team. The club hopes to improve their performance before they defend their cham- pionship on January 28 at the Kinsmen tourney in Monkton. 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 Wingham Memorials • Guaranteed Granite • Cemetery Lettering • Buy Direct and save Commissions. BUS. PHONE 357-1910 I 0 RES. 357-1015 "Established 1876" McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE: 10 MAIN ST.; SEAFORTH, ONT Mrs. Margaret Sharp, Sec. Treas., Ph. 527-0400. FULL COVERAGE Farm and Urban Properties Fire, Windstorm, Liability, Theft Various Floater Coverages Homeowner's, Tenant's Package,Composite Dwelling Directors and Adjusters Robt.Archlbald,R.R.4, Seaforth Ken Carnochan, R.R.4, Seaforth Lavern Godkin, R.R.#1, Walton Ross Leonhardt, R.R.1, Bornholm John McEwing, R.R.1, Blyth Stanley Mellwain, R.R.2, Goderich Donald McKercher, R.R.1, Dublin Wm. Pepper, Brucefleld J.N.Trewartha,Box 661, Clinton AGENTS James Keys, R.R.1, Seaforth Wm. l,elper, R.R.I, I,ondesboro Steve J. Murray, R.0.5, Seaforth 527.1817 527.1545 527-1877 345-2234 523-9390 524.7051 527.1837 482.7534 482.7593 527-0467 523-4257 345-2172 CALL AN AGENT OR THE OFFICE ALL SERVICES ON EASTERN STANDARD TIME 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 25, 1977 ,11 a.m. Morning Service DECEMBER 24 -Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Vesper Service Rev. John Oestreicher - Preacher. _ "GOING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" 12 Midnight - Christmas Eve Communion WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH THE CHURCH I PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE MINISTER JOHN S.OESTREICHER B.A. B.R.E. ORGANIST MISS CATHARINE POTTER CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. WM. HEARN Anyone wishing a ride to church. Phone 482-9696 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1977 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery SERMON: "MY FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS GIFT" Dec. 24 - 7:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE UNION SERVICE AT ONTARIO STREET CHURCH HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH , Sat. Dec. 24 - 8:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE SERMON: "HOW FAR IS IT TO BETHLEHEM?" EVERYONE WELCOME :CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 243 Princess St. E. REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1977 10 a.m. Worship Service SERMON: "THE SAVIOR'S BIRTH" Participation of the Choir 2:30 p.m. Worship Service "Simeon's Christmas" Everyone Welcome SERMON: BAYFIELD BAPTISE' CHURCH EVERYONE OF US SHALL GIVE AN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF TO GOD — ROM 14 12 PASTOR IVOR BODENHAM 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP WATCH' NIGHT SERVICE NEW YEAR'S EVE 8: -? 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 25, 1977 REV. GEORGE YOUMATOFF 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 It ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REV. EDWIN G.NELSON CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1977 10:00 a.m. Warship'Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Farewell Service by Rev.. E.G. Nelson Everyone Welcome FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1977 10:a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Everyone Welcome SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH James St. Phone Clinton 482-9468 FATHER JOSEPH HARDY CHRISTMAS SERVICES Saturday, December 24, 1977 Carol - 8:00 p.m. Mass - 8:30 p.m. Sunday, December 25, 1977 Mass - 11:00 a.m. All Welcome ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Blyth FATHER JOSEPH HARDY CHRISTMAS SERVICES Saturday, December. 24, 1977 Carols 10:00 p.m. Mass 10:30 p.m. ALL WELCOME