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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-03-23, Page 117 Middleton news Men escape earthquake Ray and Alvin Wise recently enjoyed a four day bus tour sponsored by Huron Tractor, Exeter, to the John Deere factories and assembly plants at Moline Illinois and Waterloodowa U.S.A. Jim Middleton and Gerald Riley returned recently from a 10 -day vacation in Florida, wearing bright sunburns proving to us that the sun did shine at last in Florida this March to allow some sun- bathing. Paul Middleton, Don Wise, ®Albert WuOs and Tim Bylsma returned late Sunday night from a wonderful two week holiday in Acapulco, Mexico. They had an unfortunate incidence, which at the time seemed like a world ending calamity. In the early evening before their return, an earthquake began growling and then up -heaving the ground and everything that adhered to it, lasting a long 35 seconds. It threw the boys to the floor while the lights went out, elevators stopped and Kippen news MacLean 111by Rena Caldwell St. Andrews UCW, Kippen, met on Tuesday, March 14 with Mrs. Hugh Hendrick in charge of the devotion. The president, Mrs. D.E. Kyle, chaired the rest of the ' meeting. Members answered ,,the roll by giving a place they would like to visit. The treasurers report was given by Mrs. Bert Faber, the rose report by Mrs. L. Lostell, and the visitation report was given by Mrs. D. Cooper for Mrs. L. Finlayson. Mrs. Robert Kinsman will by Key woman for the World's Day of prayer 1979. The pot luck supper with Brucefield will be April 7, and the ladies will have a housecleaning bee at the church during the spring break. The historical Society will attend the May meeting, and there will be a bake sale July 1 at Homestead. Mrs. Keith ' Lovell presented the film strip "Alive" which tied in with the Eastei topic given byMrs. H. Caldwell. Mrs. L. Lostell conducted a weed contest, the winner of which was Mrs. Keith Lovell. Mrs. Bert Faber gave courtesy remarks, and a most delicious and attractive lunch was served by the hostesses Mrs. Orville Workman and Mrs. David Cooper. Kippen East W.I. The Kippen East W.I. were urged to take time to read and that reading can be a refuge from the frustrations of life when Mrs. Schroecler of the Exeter Library gave the topic at the regular meeting March 15 in the Legion Hall, Hensall. Mrs. Robert Bell chaired the program and the roll call was "name a book you have read recently." Mrs. Bell read an article designed to bring back memories of by gone days and also had a furniture began rocking about the room. Needless to say as the quaking subsided, it was frantic pandemonium as the hotel patrons rushed down and out of the buildings. Many refused to return to sleep in their rooms for the night but chose to sleep on cots on the beach instead. Walls were cracked, plaster fell, water lines were broken with worse damage done to older buildings and the community 50 miles north where the worst tremors were felt. It was the worst tremor that the hotel manager had ever witnessed. The four boys' grand stories about beautiful sunny beaches, bull fighting events, deep-sea fishing and kite flying over the water to be dropped gently back on the beach, seemed to pale slightly when we thought again about the earthquake. However, they'd go back again only next time, no more earthquakes, thank you! wins contest flower contest which was won by Mrs. Grant MacLean. Mrs. Grant MacLean thanked the speaker for an interesting view of life in a library. Mrs. Al Hoggarth chaired the business portion. It was decided to honour all life members of the Institute with a free ticket to the an- niversary dinner on April 6 at the Pineridge Chalet. It was also decided to participate at the Bean Festival in Zurich. Mrs. Campbell Eyre and Mrs. Al Hoggarth were winners of the draw. Mrs. H. Parsons gave the treasurers report, and current events and courtesy remarks were given by Mrs. H. Caldwell. A letter of thanks containing a $10 donation were received from the Senior Citizens of Hensall in apreciation for the pot luck dinner. Lunch was served by Mrs. D. Triebner and Mrs. Vern Alderdice and the hostesses Mrs. Hugh Parsons and Mrs. Robert Bell. Personals Stephen McGregor, son of Mr. and Mrs. James McGregor underwent surgery in University Hospital, London, on March 16. We are pleased to hear that John Anderson has returned from Victoria Hospital. Pearson Charters is a patient in University Hospital London. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Jones in Hensall, the occasion being Mrs. Jone's Sr. birthday. Mrs. Ken McLellan and Mrs. Norman Dickert are holidaying in Hawaii. A number of ladies from St. Andrews Church Kippen attended the wedding of Michael Westmorland to Miss Jane Stephens in Brucefield Church at 4 p.m. on March 18. • Selling Your House.... SPRING NAS SPRUNG, THE BELL HAS RUNG... ...And are you ready for Mr. Home Buyer and his family? Spring is the beginning of home-bluying-in-earnest season, when families who have been looking all winter ore getting desperate, when those who want to move by summer start to browse. You know that selling your home calls for preparation and you've started the fix -ups around the house -- the drip in the bathroom, the fingerprints along the hall, the crack In the living room ceiling. But be alert for problems OUTSIDE the house: debris should be cleared from your lawn, branches should be pruned from bushes and other plantings. If your garden is not showing color, perhaps a potted plant on the landing will brighten your outdoor Image. A doormat and/or runner at the front door will show your concerti for cleanliness. It's a small touch, but It Indicates an owner who takes good core of a house worth taking care of. List Your Property with Bob Storey 482-7440 SALESMAN FOR elp G. K. REALTY INC. 14 ISAAC ST., CLINTON This is the first day of Spring? That seems to be the question Eileen Rannie of Hensall and her grandson Tim Bender of Dashwood are asking thethselves when they went for a cold walk along the pier at Bayfield on Monday. Both the lake and harbour are still frozen solid, and at mid -week, showed no sign of breaking up. (News -Record photo) Former Hensall resident dies in Indiana By Bertha MacGregor Former area resident dies Mrs. Robert Price, for- merly Grace Chapman, died in Bloomington, Indiana on Friday. Born in this area, she was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Chapman, second concession Hay Township. Surviving is her husband Robert Price; son Keith, Bloomington Ind., daughter Mrs. Gerald (Nancy) Borne Cleveland, Ohio; one sister Mrs. Ruth Conners, Albany N.Y.; and two grand- daughters. She was predeceased by a brother Lorne • Chapman on December 3, 1977. Funeral service was in Bloomington Ind. ori Monday. +++ Mr. William Rogerson who underwent surgery in Clinton Community Hospital last week was able to return to his home. WISEWAY HOME wisEW� & BUILDING CENTRE HOMER BEADING CENTRE For Your Spring Cleaning:. . CLEAN CARPETS THE WAY THE PROFESSIONALS DO.. AT A FRACTION OF THE COST Rent Our Rinsenvac- the Portable, easy-to-use carpet cleaning machine that gently...:. • rinses carpet fibers with hot water and;cleaning solution • loosens and lifts dirt, grime and residues to the carpet surface where they are immediately vacuumed up , • leaves your carpets CLEAN and FRESH! RENT OUR RINSE 'N' VAC FOR ONLY $12 a day • Shop the store with more.... WISEWAY Home & Building Centre RINSIESVAC CLEANS' CARPETS CLEANER . . . KEEPS THEM CLEANER LONGER FRED J. HUDIE LIMITED EW BAYFIELD BD., CLIFTON 412-3411 HOME & 34JIt.DING CENTRE OPEN: Monday-FridaySa.rri.4p.m.; Sat. tmin.-4:30p.m. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 197.8—PAGE 11 Holmesville news W.I. donates $50 for sight by Irene Cudmore WI meet The Goderich Township WI met in the Holmesville Public School on March 13 with Bernice McIlwain in charge of the business. The WI donated $50 to the Save the Sight project under the ACWW. The annual meeting is planned for Monday evening, April 10. The officers will be installed at this time. Phyllis Harrison in- troduced the guest speaker Miss B. McClenaghan, Huron County home economist, who showed a film strip entitled, The country woman's touch to energy conservation. She explained the various ways to cut down on the use of energy derived from fossil fuels. Muriel Lockhart on behalf of the WI thanked Miss McClenaghan and presented her with a gift. UCW meet On Tuesday afternoon, March 14 the UCW met with 23 members present. Irene Cudmore and her group were in charge of the meeting, and Margaret Yeo and Reat Potter led the devotional period. A skit was ably portrayed by Grace Walter, Verna Lobb, Mrs. Yeo and Millie Dempsey. Mrs. Cudmore then read a poem and Mrs. Potter told the story of St. `Patrick. President Isobel Sturdy chaired the business portion of the meeting and the. roll call was answered with $1 donation by each member to St. Christopher's Home in Hong Kong. The thankoffering meeting is planned for April 11 at 8 p.m. and June 14 is set for the UCW annual ham and salad supper. The ladies were asked to bring articles for the bale to the May meeting. Sunrise Service On Easter Sunday, March 26, weather permitting, the United Church's annual sunrise service will be held on the top of the Holmesville Hill at 7:30 a.m., if not, it will be held in the church. All in attendance are in- vited to a hot breakfast in the church. Please note that on Easter Sunday and continuing through the summer months, regular church service will start at 9:45 a.m. Personals Ken Potter and daughter Heather were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Potter. Get well wishes are ex- tended to Mrs. Herb McAdam who returned from hospital !ast Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Norman went to the Ice Capades in Kitchener and visited with their daughter Shirley for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Norman, Jacqueline and Tracy went to the Ice Capades on Saturday and visited with Shirley on the weekend. Euchre party On Thursday evening, March 16 there were 11 tables of euchre for the last card party of the season. 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