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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-02-16, Page 14PAGE 14—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1978 Ontario Street UCW afternoon unit meets The afternoon unit of the Ontario Street United Church Women met in the ladies' parlor of the church hall on Tuesday afternoon F.eb. 7. The new unit leader, Mrs. Marion Powell, was in the chair, and opened the meeting with a short story, after which a new version of the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. Mrs. Lorna Radford was at the piano. Mrs. Verna Harris, Mrs. Dora Heard and Mrs. Elda Stevens had charge of the devotions. Mrs. Heard . read passages of scripture and Mrs. Harris gave the meditation on "self control". Mrs. Elda Stevens read suitable passages on "Love" and commented on different kinds of love, in keeping with St. Valentine's Day. The secretary, Mrs. Batkin, read the minutes of the last meeting, also several "thank - you" notes from members who had d been ill. The roll call was answered by 36 members who reported hospital and home calls: Mrs, A. J. Murray gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Gertrude Feagan gave a concise and in- formative report of the Huron -Perth Presbyterial of the United Church Women held on Jan. 24 in Mitchell. We are advised to make use of the materials in the library of ,the Resources Center at Mitchell. Under the leadership of Mrs. Leonard Strong of Egmondville, this meeting proved very suc- cessful as 371 ladies attended this one -day conference. Arrangements were made for helpers to assist with the luncheon on Sunday, February 19, following the UCW Centennial church service. Also plans were made to attend the World Day of Prayer service to be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church on Friday March 3, at 2:30 p.m. Some time was spent in practicing the non - familiar hymns to be sung at this service. Mrs. Forbes asked for extra uilters as upto three q quilts can be on the agenda at one time. The meeting ad- journed and Mrs. Anna McConnell and her group served a tasty lunch. Brenda Consltt, 15 months old, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Consltt seems to be a little unsure of her surroundings and probably her feet. She was the youngest girl skater at the Varna Ice Carnival held on Saturday. (photo by Mary Chessell) "The Hiding Place" to show here IODE receives thanks Goderich has been selected for a limited engagement during March for the area showing of the motion picture The Hiding Place. It is to be shown at the Park Theatre for three days opening on March 12. World Wide Pictures, an arm of the Billy Graham Organization, announced that Steven Rathwell has agreed to serve as the Executive Chairman of the local group of citizens ,who are for- mulating plans for the showing. The film, starring Julie Harris, Eileen Heckart, Arthur O'Connell, and in- troducing Jeannette Clift, is an accurate portrayal of the book of the same title. Based on the true story of Corrie ten Boom, this book has been read by over 8,000,000 people. During the second World War, Miss ten Boom, who is now in her 80s, was responsible for smuggling many Jews out of Holland which resulted in her family being imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. "This movie is so realistic, that I relived part of that time when I'saw it," according to Miss ten Boom. Many pastors and lay people have expressed a keen interest in the film because of the wide readership of the book. The local committee will be handling advance ticket sales as well as a major share of the arrangements in preparation for the film showing. ALPHA told of visits Any homebound person in Huron County is assured a visit and an assessment of his needs from Mrs. Anne St. Jean by calling 482-7943. Anne, steering committee co-ordinator for the Centre for the Homeobound at Huronview, told ALPHA Huron in an informal talk. Fun, fitness, and sociability geared to both young and old are the aim of this popular program. Several ALPHA members attend the Centre which is open three days a week and maybe open five days by Spring. The committee hopes to open a satellite centre in Wingham if a Canada Works grant is available. ALPHA Huron thanks Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott who opened their home for this meeting. ALPHA meets next at Holmesville Public School Feb. 28th at 8 p.m. For information call: Elaineo Townshend 482-3073: Mary Howell 524-8642 or Pat Watson 887-6236. from northern Indians One of the projects of the local Sarah Hale Chapter of the IODE is to provide auxiliary help to a band of Canadian Indians. Much has appeared in the newspapers about the in- justices and privations suf- fered by these original Canadians. Each IODE Chapter attempts to help in some way. The Sarah Hale ,Chapter has sent approximately six bales each year containing clothing, toys and foods. All of the contents have come from generous Clintonians. Many thanks. The last bale, sent in time for Christmas arrival, con- tained skates and hockey equipment. Chief Eli Moonias of Marten Falls, Indian Reserve No. 65 replied to secretary Mrs. L.M. Web- ster: Dear Mrs. Webster: "This iso to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated November 28, 1977 as well as the sports equipment in question. We areovery thank- ful for these items. "We now have an operational ice hockey rink therefore we will be grateful if your organization may continue sending in ice hockey equipment as well as other items. Yours very truly, Eli Moonias" First woman surgeon celebrates 100th Canada's first woman surgeon celebrated her 100th birthday Friday of last week. She is Dr. Jennie Smillie Robertson and was born near Hensall on the Smillie homestead farm now operated by her great nephew Brian Smillie. Dr. Robertson was one of seven Smillie children born on the family farm. The others were Dr. Alex; Rev. Ben, who was a missionary; James the father of Hensall resident Clarence • Smillie; Emma, a nurse in Africa; Margaret, a teacher and Mary, who became Mrs. John Elder. Jennie Smillie started out as a teacher making $300 a year to earn money needed to attend medical school. She was 25 in 1903 when she enrolled at Women's Medical College in Toronto and the push from other women medical pioneers before her was about to pay off. At the end of her first year of studies the college was closed and men and women students went into classes together at University of Toronto Medical School. Students at that time studied everything together but anatomy. It was a time Wingham • Memorials • Guaranteed Granite • Cemetery • Lettering Buy Direct and • save Commissions. BUS. PHONE 357 -1910 - RES. 357.1015 when it was thought that eyes of both men and women should not look upon the body's parts at the same time. Separate. rootl`is were used for anatomy studies. Learning surgical skills was a great problem. No male doctor in Toronto would train Jennie Smillie despite her passionate desires to learn. She believed that women would never amount to much in medicine as long as they had to depend on men for surgery. So she went to Philadelphia where a female surgeon took her in at Women's Medical College and taught her surgery. Equipped with her new skills she returned to Toronto but couldn't find a hospital that Would grant her per- mission to do surgery. She did her first operation for a diseased ovary on a kitchen table. It was done in the middle of the day so lighting was not a problem. Over the years as more women became doctors, Dr. Smillie Robertson saw the need for a hospital of their own. Women doctors banded together and in 1911 with finances from friends they rented a house on Seaton Street. Finally Women's College was built on its present site on Grenville Street. Shortly after her retirement at the age of 70, Dr. Smillie received a phone call from Alex Robertson, a man she hadn't seen for more than 20 years. Mr. Robertson, also 70, a widower and retired as a bank manager proposed and Jennie accepted. They lived a happy 10 years together until his death. Turn to page 15 Best Interest O *9% We represent many Trust Companies. We are oftoq able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaran- teed Investment Certificates. • Subject to change Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. 14 Isaac St:, Clinton, Ont. Phono 482-9747 The Sarah Hale Chapter would appreciate any donations from concerned and interested Clintonians. Gifts can be taken to,Mrs. Lila Webster, 241 Quen St., Clinton. The chapter, which has sponsored the March of Dimes in Clinton for the past few years • has been very much concerned with thre recent adverse publicity in the newspapers. The Chief Marching Mother, Mrs. G.O. Phillips read a letter from Toronto headquarters which explained that Mrs. Croot, who has caused the trouble was fired for her in- subordination and failure to get along with other workers in the March of Dimes organization. Her vocal revenge ha unfortunately raised a. question in the mind of the reading public. Following the regular meeting on February 7 the annual meeting was held for the Clinton chapter. All of- ficers agreed to serve for another year. A social hour then concluded the evening. Smile A perfect exnple of minority rule is a baby in the house. HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Kindergarten Registration Children must have bein born in 1973 to be eligible for Kindergarten classes for the 1978-79 school year. Huron County Health Unit will be in attendance to hold a clinic at the same time. Would parents who plan to register children al the following schools, please call the school IMMEDIATELY and leave name, address, telephone no. (or an alternate one) so that appointments can be made for these combined clinics and registrations. Parents are asked to bring proof of age, plus completed questionnaire which will be sent out by the Health Unit in advance. HOLMESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL . Phone 482-7751 - Monday, February 27, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.. EXCEPTION: Due to early date of registration and, assessment; questionnaires will not be mailed out but will be available at the school that day. Please bring proof of age, record of immunization, OHIP No. (of either parent) ;,and S.I.N. (of either parent). v*v***v******v* VANASTRA PUBLIC SCHOOL - Phone 482-7828 - Monday, March 6r 1:15 - 3:30 p.m. HULLETT CENTRAL SCHOOL - 523-4201 - Tuesday, March 7, 9:30 a,m. - 3 p.m. CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL - 482-9424 . Wed- nesday, March 8 - 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. HURON CENTENNIAL. - 482-3330 - Tuesday, April 4, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hospital auxiliary plans parties Colleen McGuire of the Clinton Public Hospital staff gave an informative demonstration of the new x- ray machine to 16 members of the hospital's auxiliary when they met on Monday, February 6. The x-ray machine 'was recently pur- chases by the Auxiliary. Miss McGuire pointed out the various improvements that the new machine possessed over the old one. Treasurer Miss K. Elliott reported that the balance on hand was $790.02 and all bills were received and moved paid. It was also noted that a cheque for $100 was gratefully received from Don Bruinsma, chairman of the New Canadian Senior Citizens of Clinton. The secretary's report was given by Bess Fingland and president Margaret Coventry, gave a report of the last hospital board meeting. Mrs. Paul Wilson read a list of bylaws regaring the Hospital Auxiliary. These were discussed ana put aside for further discussion. It was decided to try to obtain permission to have a public relations booth at the Clinton Spring Fair. Con- venor Barb Hicks is to form a committee and discuss ways and means. Joyce Hilderley mentioned the vanishing parties to be started on Wednesday, February 8 in her home with 12 of those present to have two, tables each. It is urgently hoped that as many as possible will try to have a party, a tea or a -gathering of sorts. Charge is to• be $1 per person and everyone is asked to participate in this en- deavour. Phone Mrs. Hilderley at 482-7392 or Helen Davies at 482-7092 if you're interested in obtaining fur- ther information. It is the earnest request of all members that no one be left out of this project. Mrs. Davies, for buying, asked that the matter of obtaining tea pots or thermos jugs be left until she can discuss the matter with Mrs. Gruse. Donna Wood reported that 1 obtainedfrom $ 06.86 was the cart sales and asked that id the future, small bottles of shampoo be included on the cart. Heather Ross will make up small floral arrangements NURSING SERVICES NOW SERVING HURON COUNTY We specialize in caring for patients at home and in hospital. A levels of Nursing personnel in your area. COMCARE LTD. LONDON, ONT. 1-800-265-5993 Toll Free 438-2907 Anytime HURON -PERTH COUNTY ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION • 4 : AT St. Joseph's School - Kingsbridge THURS., MARCH 301:30 - 3:30 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. TUES., MARCH 28 9:00 - 4:00 St. Joseph's Clinton WED., MARCH 15 9:30 - 12:00 St. Mary's School Goderich WED., MARCH 1st P.M. THURS., MARCH 2nd P.M. Immaculate Conception School - Stratford TUES., FEB. 14 P.M. St. Ambrose School - Stratford TUES., FEB. 14 P.M. St. Joseph's - Stratford TUES.,'FEB. 14 P.M. St. Aloysius - Stratford TUES., FEB. 14 P.M. St. Patrick's School - Kinkora THURS., FEB. 23 9:30 - 3:30 . Holy Name of Mary School - St. Marys MON., FEB. 27 1:00 - 3:30 St. Boniface School Zurich KION., APRIL 17 9:00 - 12:00 Precious Blood School - Exeter MON., FEB. 20 - P.M. St. James School - Seaforth THURS., FEB. 23 1:00 - 3:30 Sacred Heart School - Wingham THURS., FEB. 16 P.M: St. Patrick's School - Dublin WED., FEB. 15 9:00-12:00; 1:00-5:00 WED., FEB. 22 1:00-5:00 St. Mary's School - Hesson WED., MARCH 1 9:00 - 11:00 & 1:00 - 3:00 Children eligible for registration will need to be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 1978. Please bring Birth Certificate, Social Insurance Number if available, O.H.I.P., Immunization Card and any other pertinent health records at time of Re Istration. 4 at cost for the cart sales. Mrs. Hicks, convenor for the candy stripers stressed the need for more helpers from the town. Anyone wishing to help, please phone Mrs. Hicks at 482-9572. This help is urgently needed. It was moved by Mrs. Paul Walden the auxiliary pur- chase 19 slides for $5 of the recent capping ceremony held for the candy stripers. This was seconded by Mrs. K. Hanley and approved. . Tray favours for Valen- tines's Day will be made by the Wesley Willis Sunday School. The Friendship Guild of St. Paul's will look after Easter and the public school pupils will look after the favours" for St. Patrick's Day. Staffing the cart in February will be the mem- bers of the Eastern Star. 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 Church Serviees ALL SERVICES ON EASTERN STANDARD TIME ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH 1878-1978 CENTENNIAL YEAR Minister: Rev. R. Norman Pick, B.A. ORGANIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. DORIS McKINLEY A. MUS. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1978 11 A.M. CHURCH SCHOOL 11 a.m. U.C.W. CENTENNIAL SERVICE Guest Speaker: Mrs. Stewart Miner, Exeter Family Smorgasbord Pot Luck Luncheon following service WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH 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. Phohe 482-9696 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1978 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery SERMON: "WERE YOU THERE?" HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH 1:00 P.M. WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL SERMON: "WHERE YOU THERE?" EVERYONE WELCOME CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH iti\i, 243 Princess St. E. REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1978 10 a.m. Worship Service SERMON: "HOW CHRIST SUFFERED" 2:30 p.m. Worship Service SERMON: "THE ROOT OF MURDER" Listen to the "Back To God Hour" Sundays at 10:30 a.m. over CKNX radio. Everyone Welcome BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH EVERYONE OF US SHALL GIVE AN ACCOUNT OC HIMSELF TO GOD — ROM 14 12 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1978 PASTOR BODENHAM 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 7:30 p.m.. EVENING WORSHIP 8:00 p.m. FRIDAY WEDNESDAY 8 p.m. PRAYER MEETING YOUNG EVERYONE WELCOME PECF'LE'S MEETING ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1978 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. GEORGE YOUMATOFF 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Scouts, Guides, Cubs and Brownies will attend morning service. Sunday School CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 166 Victoria Street Pastor: Wayne Lester 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ALL WELCOME ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1978 Rev. Wilkinson, St. Thomas, Ont. 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Everyone Welcome FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1978 10:a.m. Sunday School Classes for altages 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Everyone Welcome SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH James St. Phone Clinton 482-9468 FATHER JOSEPH HARDY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1978 11:00 A.M. Mass - SATURDAY 8:00 P.M. CONFESSION SATURDAY 7:15 P.M. LENT 11 SUNDAY 8 P.M. LENTEN PROGRAM "Parents -Children" BUS FROM VANASTRA An Welcome 1