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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-03-16, Page 12PAGE 12—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1978 Musings from the Lions From Musings of Bayfield Lions and Lioness Clubs we learn: that.. on March 20 there will be a Ham Bingo in the Community Centre (check coming -events, this issue of the Clinton News -Record) that... the bus leaves at 4:30 p.m. from the Cominp,.nity Centre on March 27 for a trip to Port Sanilac, Mich. to attend a Lions Club meeting there. (It might be a good idea to have some U.S. funds with you). that... you are not to forget to get some "Booster But- tons" to help boost the arena fund. They are a real bargain at a buck a piece. that... Tuesday evening, March 21 is an executive meeting at the home of Wynn Graham. that... March 17 come out "Wearin' the Green" to the Lioness sponsored dance to live music in the community centre. The music will start at 9 sharp. that... April 3 is the next regular meeting of the Lioness and rememberour 50 cents for a special draw and also an item for the Penny Sale so you can answer the roll call appropriately; and the name of a neighbour you plan to bring to the May meeting for your "Meet Your -Neighbour Night". that... Lioness Diane Argyle is making up the tickets for the Quilt which will 'be drawn at the Penny, Sale in July. that... a Lioness must at- tend 50 percent of the dinner meetings each year in order to retain her membership/ in the Club. that... you must phone the telephone committee on the Saturday noon before a dinner meeting if you are unable to attend or else you will be charged for your meal. UCW plans sale Unit 11, UCW of St. Andrew's United Church held its March meeting on Wed. the 8th at the home of -Carol Fisher with nine members present. The meeting opened with the Unit 11 prayer led by the president, Carol Fisher. Margaret Scotchmer and Marilyn Haw led in devotions with Easter as the theme. The gift of the month was won by the president. During the business session, the ladies decided to _houseclean the church on April 10 starting at 9 a.m. All volunteers will be most welcome. The penny dinner, which was originally planned for April 5, has been changed to March 28. Hobo teas will take place the end of March and first week in April. The group set May 20 for its Bake S,ale and will serve lunch at a C.N.I.B. meeting to be held in Clinton in November. Following adjournment, lunch was served by hostesses, Carol Penhale, Ruth Makins and Marilyn Haw. Jane Allen, Clinton (right) was the runner-up and Mary Luanne Claire, Wingham, was the top winner in the United Nations Pilgrimage For Youth public speaking contest held in Clinton recently. The contest, sponsored by the Oddfellows District 8 and Rebekahs District 23, allows the winner to spend 10 days as an observer at the United Nations. Dave McCutcheon, Brussels, the District Deputy Grand Master and chairman of the contest congratulated the girls for their efforts. (News -Record photo) the BA YFIELDBy Milvena Erickson bugle Comings and goings around the village Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rowse and Jill, London visited her mother, Mrs. L.B. Smith on Sunday. Mrs. Myrtle Pease and Irvine, London were at their home in the Village, for the weekend. Miss Salley Bennett, London, spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Rev. William and Mrs. Bennett. Mr. Norm Brown, London was at his cottage for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Sin- namon returned home Saturday night after spending a two week holiday in Florida. While there they visited Disneyland; Cape Kennedy; Parrot Island; Miami Beach; attended the Greyhound Races, where by the way, they met a few couples from Bayfield; went to Sanibel Island collecting shells spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Beatty in Fort Myers and three days with Jim and Lorraine Fisher in Venice. They reported two weeks of good weather and an en- joyable holiday, but warned that anyone contemplating a trip south should have reservations as they are very scarce. they were very grateful to their friends for offering them their hospitality, as they had gone without the thought of the. necessity to book anything ahead of time. Easter Monday on TV's "Man , Alive" Dugald MacLean, .baby son of Rev. Paul and Sally Beth (Hunter) MacLean of Toronto will be making his debut on Television. Also starring in the same production will be Dugald's brother and sister, Conan and Avery. Proud grandparents of the children are Dr. Rob and Doris Hunter of the Village. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Avison of Melfort, Sask., who had been visiting with their son-in-law and daughter, Cpl. and Mrs. Krepps in Camp Borden, Ont., visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Morris Scott, for several days. Mrs. Jay Ball returned to her residence in Clan Gregor Apartments after spending a month on vacation in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Merrill spent a few days recently with their son ,and daughter- in-law, Brian and Celine in Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Irwin and Robbie of London, visited Saturday with his family, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Erickson Andrew, Luanne and Lydia. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Sturgeon spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davidson in Windsor. Baptist church news We were pleased to have Pastor Ralph Chesterman from Kitchener, as our visiting Minister on Sunday. The scripture reading was Psalm 119 vs. 1-40 which the congregation read in unison. Pastor Chesterman's sermon was on John 3 verses 1-21. He pointed out the "re- birth" and stressed the need for man to be bora again. As it states in John 3-3 "Verily, verily, 1 say unto the kingdom of God." The following verse ex- plains how we can have Salvation, John 3-16 "F`or God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Pastor Chesterman closed the sermon in prayer and also returned for the evening service. Mombors of Rota Sigma PhI Will ho rolling— Friday March 31- Clinton Town Hall - 24 p.m. Coffee Served . y Sat. April 1- At strata locations. ALL PROCEEDS FOR THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY • Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wiltse, Huronview were guests' Saturday afternoon with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Merrill. Mrs. Norma Stewart, RR 2, Ripley visited Wednesday with her sister, Mrs. Milvena Erickson. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kubik and Patricia, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Del Altman, Orangeville visited Saturday with Mrs. Margaret .Garrett and family. The same evening, Miss Karen Buuck of Seaforth was a guest of Miss Dianne GarrIat't Mrs. Alice Marks and Mrs. Margaret Garrett spent a few days in London at the Holiday Inn and enjoyed a "shopping spree". Sincere sympathy to Alma Peck and family in the sad and sudden loss of her husband Arthur. Historical Society learns of old Marks papers Brig. Fred Clift was the principle speaker at a regular meeting of Bayfield Historical Society on Monday evening, March 13. The "Marks Papers" Part 1 as Fred labelled them dealt with the mass transfers of Bayfield lands, deTuyll to Honourable Malcolm Cameron to Malcolm Colin •Cameron to Tudor Marks. These papers were found in a box in tie house occupied by John Marks (grandson of Tudor Marks) on South half of lot 6, Bayfield Road Con- cession South. Mrs. Myrtle Robinson bought the farm in 1977 and John Marks gave her these papers which she in turn handed over to Abe Historical Society. These papers were collated by fred Clift and an outline of their content given at the meeting. The papers are original copies of legal instruments (Deeds, Powers of Attorney etc.) which must have come into the possession of Tudor Marks from the Camerons. Brig. Clift was heartily thanked for his presentation; Mrs. Robinson for her gift of the valuable historical documents and to John Marks who attended the meeting and answered several questions relating to his grandfather Tudor Marks. Program chairman Alex McAlister is commended for an in- teresting program. Following adjournment Fern Baker' and Jessie Blair served a delicious lunch. Post office closed at night The vandalism in the Post Office on Friday and Saturday night, has necessitated closing the Post Office at night. The door will now be locked from 5:30 p.m. until 8:15 a.m. until further notice. It may be kept open to 7 p.m., if arrangements can be made with public works. W en you're in Triangle Discount - You're in... SHOP THESE WEEKLY SPECIALS AND SAVE! Smiles 'n Chuckles FRUIT & NUT EGG OR YOLK EGG Solid Milk Chocolate EASTER BUNNIES Heain "n CONDITIONER 200 G. ONLY 8 OZ. Dentures Leaves Clean Up -Close Fresh POLIDENT SEA C4';�'fx,• 6rt vESCER� fR URE Golden Glen 2 PAIR HOUSEHOLD GLOVES BATHROOM TISSUE 4 ROLLS TRIANGLE DISCDUNTD MAIN CORNER, CLINTON Anglican news Rev. William M. Bennett 'celebrated Holy Communion in Trinity Anglican Church Sunday morning. He was assisted by Philip Du Boulay and Andrew " Erickson as' Server. Mr. Du Boulay also read the Epistle for Passion Sunday, which explained the rites and laws' inferiority to the sacrifice of Christ. The rector based his sermon on the Cross and stressed its centrality in the Church. Harry Baker and Morgan Smith collected the offering ant Dawn Merner and Cindy Cluff taught Sunday School. The flowers in the Church were given in memory of Ada Reid by her niece, Mrs. John Wain and by Alma Peck in memory of her husband Arthur Peck. Sunday next is Palm Sunday. Ladies Aux. The LA. to Brownies, Cubs and Scouts met for an en- joyable evening, Tues. last and were shown many lovely craft ideas and articles by Margaret Garrett. She also _taught the women how to crochet a hot place mat using wool and used jar rubbers. The group also had a 50 cent surprise table and exchanged many useful patterns at 10 cents each. Our thanks to Mrs. Garrett for coming out and treating us to a most interesting evening. • - ar -rr ,� .rr T News from the Church During church service Sunday morning in St. Andrew's United Church, Rev. Reddoch installed the officers of all the Church organizations for the year. Directly following the service, the board of stewards met and made final plans for their annual bean supper to be held in the Churchbasement on Sat. March 25 beginning at 5 p.m. A reminder to the Brownies to meet at Brandon's Pro Hardware Saturday af- ternoon, March 18 at 3 p.m.; the Cubs and Scouts to meet at the Municipal Building at the same hour for your trip to London to see Ice Capades. All those attending` are to wear their uniforms. The 3M's Club, of St. Andrew's United Church gathered at the home of Ross and Mildred Merrill on Saturday evening, March 11. Progressive euchre was played for a fun and fellowship evening with Molly Cox and John Watson taking the high prizes and Doris , Reddoch and Raymond Scotchmer, the low prizes. The evening closed with a lunch of sandwiches and relishes supplied by the ladies. The next scheduled event will be the annual Easter sunrise service to be held on the back lawn of the manse, followed by breakfast in the church basement. History of St. Patrick March 17 is the Anniver- sary of the death of St. Patrick, patron Saint of Ireland, A.D. 461. He led a romantic and adventurous life. At the age of 16, he was captured by Irish pirates who took hint from Britain Ireland. After six years in slavery, he fled the west coast of •Ireland and returned to Britain. His writings are the earliest documents of Irish History, since literacy didn't come into Ireland until the Christian mission began. The popular saint used the shamrock to illustrate the idea of the Trinity. The three leaves represented the three ' persons in the Trinity and the stem represented the godhead. • UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT We would like to announce that, effective Wednesday. March 1, we have taken over management of Malone's Gas Bar. Fred Taylor Murray Taylor OPENING SPECIAL - WITH ANY GASOLINE PURCHASE Bic Lighter REGULAR '1.79 89¢ New Hours: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 6 A.M. - 12 MIDNITE, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS 'TIL 2 A.M. MALONE'S Self -Serve Gas Bar Highway, 8 West, CLINTON INSULATE TO -DAY SUPPLY IS GOOD THE PRICE IS RIGHT AVOID SUPPLY SHORTAPES STYROFOAM R1 2 4" Thick 15" or 23" Wide .13 Sq.. Ft. c&c R20 6" Thick 15" or 23" .23 Sq. Ft. c&c 4 BALL-MACAULAY HENSALL 262.2418 CLINTON 482.3405 SEAFORTH 52740910 t x7-:4 i:.,.1f/.. 4x81"Thick 2.39 4 x 8 1' /2"Thick 3.59 4x82"Thick c& c 4.79 PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 18 FUEL COSTS ARE HIGH THIS WINTER THEY COULD BE HIGHER NEXT TEAR ALL PRICES CASH & CARRY. 141 BUILDING CEN1RE Azonazzarosoreenr o yi. k