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Clinton News-Record, 1978-05-04, Page 7• Auburn: Despite chilly weathercanoiests Despite cold, cold weather last Sunday, some brave persons took part in the canoe races from Marnock Bridge to the Patterson Bridge at Auburn. Breakfast was served while the contestants registered by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robertson, Fred Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. Rene Collins. The canoe race was arranged by Bill Sproul and Stephen Haggitt and the loud speaking service arranged by Allan Craig. Over 100 people gathered to see who had run the races. Winners were: advanced amateur - Wayne Scott of Wawa and Marc Johnson of Hearst; men's amateur, Robert Shaddick and Derwin Carter of Londesboro; family class, Bill and Maxine Seers and novelty (row boat) - Larry Plaetzer, Ken Empey and Rick Archambault. Giving these winners a close race, was a row boat with Brian Craig, Mark Arthur, John Koopmans and Bill Empey. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rober- tson and Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Andrews served hot dogs and coffee at the Patterson Bridge during the afternoon. SOCIAL NEWS Prize winners at the last of the season's euchre parties were: novelty, Mrs. Robert Turner, high lady, Mrs. Frances Clark, low lady, Zena Kohnert, high man, Bernard Craig, and low man, Kenneth McDougall. lone hand prize Lone hand prize winners were: $10 first lady, Kathy Rody, $5 second lady, Mrs. Warner Andrews, $3 third lady, Mrs. James Glousher, $10 first man - Robbie Plunkett, $5 second man William J. Craig, third man, Ben Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Loran Peter of Bervie visited last Sunday with Mrs. Beth Lansing. Mr. Frank Raithby is a patient in Clinton hospital where he underwent surgery last Friday. He is wished a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davies arrived home last week from spending the winter months at Kissimme, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ket- chabaw, Chris and Heather of Port Burwell spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cartwright and family. Mrs. Wilma Brawley returned recently from a winter vacation at Pam% Harbour, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Young and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hughie, all of Mitchell visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. AllanDougall, Angie and Miss Debbie Wills of Sudbury visited on the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. Mr. Grant Raithby, his daughter Miss Susan Raithby and fiance Wilfred Friest of Collingwood, visited last Saturday with Mrs. Frank Raithby and brother John Raithby and his father, Mr. Frank Raithby in Clinton hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gross and Mr. and Mrs. Allan McDougall. were guests at the LeClair -Cope wedding in Hyde Park United Church last Saturday. SHOWER Pink and white streamers, pink parasols and white bells decorated the Knox United Church Sunday school room last Friday evening when neighbors, friends and relatives gathered to honor Miss Sherry Plaetzer prior to her marriage this month. Mrs. Bob Worsell was the chairman and the guest of honor was escorted to the front by Mrs. Gordon Gross and the bride's mother, Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer was escorted by - Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. Helping plan the wedding was done with the leaders being Mrs. Fred Lawrence, Mrs. Maurice Bean, Mrs. Gordon Gross, Mrs. Wayne Millian, Mrs. Barry Millian, Happenings from Hullett Trapper visits school On Wednesday, April 19, Mr. Johnston, a Londesboro resident, visited the school. In the morning, he took four grade 7 pupils back to the bush to check- his muskrat traps. When they returned, he showed them a muskrat hide and then demonstrated how to skin a muskrat. This visit proved to be very educational and worthwhile. Operetta performed On Wednesday, April 26, the annual Spring Concert was held at Hullett. Three primary classes performed their program and the Grade 7 and 8 classes performed an operetta entitled Monster Madness. The next day, Thursday, April 27, grades 6, 7 and 8 from Seaforth and Holmesville schools visited Hullett to see the operetta. A great deal of effort was put into the concert. Congratulations to the students and teachers who were responsible for making St. John's review The Annual Review of the Perth -Huron Corps, St. John Ambulance will be held in the Mitchell District Secondary School, on Thursday evening, May 11 beginning at 8:30 p.m. Mayor Harold Jordan will be the Inspecting Officer for the Corps Units from Goderich, Seaforth, Listowel, St. Marys, Stratford and Mitchell. such a successful concert. Professional Development Day On Friday, April 28, Hullett and the other elementary schools in Huron ('aunty had a Professional Development Day. The students had a holiday, while the teachers attended meetings at Huron Centennial School in Brucefield. News from Varna Bill and Joyce Dowson had an anxious time for a while last Wednesday afternoon when fire threatened their buildings. Bill had set fire to a bag in the field and a bit of nearby brush caught fire. While he was moving the truck to a safe distance, the wind suddenly came up and blew a spark across the sideroad, setting fire to the dry grass and driving it towards the barn. The Brucefield Fire department responded quickly to the call and soon had everything under control. Personal notes Rev. Taylor was admitted to hospital on Friday with a" bad case of flu, and was still being kept under observation on Monday. We sincerely hope he will soon be home again. Joyce Dowson assisted Mrs. Taylor with the church ser -..ice on Sunday. Brian and Joan McAsh are adding a garageto their home 1 ne annual plant sale will be held at the United Church Women's meeting At the United Church Board of Steward's meeting a week ago Monday, it was learned that a new roof is needed on the church. Tickets will soon be available for the pork barbecue in June. NEW LOCATION: James St., Clinton SILVER FOX CONSTRUCTION Backhoe - Bulldozer - Landscaping Bill McClinchey WINGHAM, ONT. CLINTON, ONT. 357-3505 482-9887 Industr,Trade andCommerce BusinessCentre It's as close to you as your telephone! The Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce has established a Business Centre in Ottajw , to help you plan your business tri, National Capital and to help you in yc, Jephone contacts with the Government of Canada" A toll-free call from anywhere in Canada will tut you directly in touch with the Business Centre. All you need to do is ask your long distance operator for: ZenithO-3200 The Business Centre will provide 24 hour answering service, recording your telephone calls in off hours for response within a day The Business Centre can get you For your convenience while in Ottawa, the Business Centre is located at Level 01 (Centre area) 235 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A OH5 Telephone 995 5111 There is also an Industry, Trade and Commerce Regional Office at: Ontario Region Commerce Court West, 51st Floor P0. Box 325 TORONTO, Ontario M5L 101 Tel. (416) 3693 711 Tony Abbott. Minr,ter of State for Small Busines Gouvernement du Canada answers on Government of Canada pro grams affecting your business. whether you're in small business or in a large corporation. Jack Horner., Minister Industry, Trade and Cormier( e Government of Canada Industry. Trade and Commerce Industrie et Commerce `Mrs. Sebold Siertsima, Mrs. Gordon Chamney, Mrs. Brian Hallam, Mrs. Bob Worsell. Each group planned dresses, flowergirl wardrobe, flowers, duets, photography, catering, bakeries, reception and travel agencies. Each leader with about nine helpers prepared their wares and tried to sell them to 'Sherry and her mother. Spokesmen were Pat Tyndall, Doreen McClough, Gail Reed, Elaine Craig, Mrs. Bill Millian, Margaret Foran, Mrs. Donald Haines, Mrs. W.L. Craig, Mrs. Tom Jardin, Wanda Plaetzer, Mrs. Charles Merrill, Mrs. Mike Foran; Mrs. Jack Armstrong, Mrs. Ernest Durnin, Mrs. Emma Franken, Carol Foran, Rosemary Foran, Faye Seers, Mrs. Barry Millian, Jayne Arthur and Sharon Glousher. Mrs. Greg Park had the guests make out household hints. Mrs. Maurice Bean read an address of congratulations to Sherry and gifts were carried in by Vickie Rodger, Angela Millian, Lorie Millian, and Glenyce McClinchey. Sherry opened her gifts assisted by her mother. They' were displayed on a table by Mrs. Fred Lawrence. Miss Wanda Plaetzer arranged the bows on a band and placed them on Sherry. Down at • from page 6 Susan Wallace, Frank Ellerby, David Jewitt and Teresa Foster. The playoff champs were George Collins, Brenda Butler, Debbie Wise, Phil Cornish, Mark McLean and Nancy Wallace. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1978 —PAGE 7 turn out for race Sherry thanked her many friends for the lovely gifts and invited all to a trousseau tea on May 17. GARDEN CLUB The Auburn Garden Club held their second meeting at the home of Mrs. Tom Cun- ningham. Annette Losereit, the president was in charge and opened with the 4-H pledge. The roll call was answered by all members telling why they planned to grow a garden. A discussion took place on ways the soil should be prepared for planting. The right way to plant and transplant flowers and vegetables was demon- strated. The meeting was closed with the 4-H creed. A.C.W. The Anglican Church Women of St. Mark's Church met for its April meeting at the hone of Mrs. Lillian Leatherland. The president Mrs. Donald Cartwright was in charge and opened the meeting with the hymn, New Every Morning is the Love of God. The scripture lesson from Lamentations 3; 22-24 was read by Mrs. Leatherland. All took part in reading the chapter from the Living Message and closed with the Lord's Prayer. The birthday ,hymn was, What a Friend We Have in Jesus. The minutes were read by Mrs. John Daer and approved and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, the treasurer gave the financial statement. A discussion took place regarding prices for quilts according to size and finishing. The children of the church are going to clean up the church lawn. Anstett Jewellers LIMITED 11 ALBERT ST.. CLINTON 482-3901 OPEN WEDNESDAYS For Your Convenience HOURS: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday nights 'till 9 p.m. C 14 Insulate now with Insulspray foam insulation. 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