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Clinton News-Record, 1978-05-25, Page 12PAGE 12—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1978 Bess Fingland talks to seniors On Wednesday evening, May 17 at the Clinton Town Hall, 50 members of the Golden Radars senior citizens club enjoyed a talk by Mrs. Bess Fingland regarding her recent trip to the Orient. Her itinerary included a departure flight from New York; refueling in Anchorage, Alaska; a flight to Tokyo, Japan, then to Seoul, South Korea; on to Taiwan; to Hong Kong. She then flew back to Tokyo for a flight to Honolulu, Hawaii and then home to Toronto. Mrs. Fingland explained some of the histories of the countries she visited. She also told of the beautiful scenery and the appearance and the personalities of the Japanese, Koreans and the Chinese; their diets, the staples being fish and rice and their religions, Shintoism in Japan which is the worship of all nature, along with Buddhism and Confucianism. She found evidence of the Christian religion in the areas she visited. Mrs. Fingland told the group that she saw the memorial at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii and found it hard to correlate the kindness and politeness of the Japanese people in their homeland with the savagery of this attack. She has a warm feeling for South Korea as Judge Fingland's sister and brother- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Grierson spent many .years there, he as a doctor and his wife as a missionary. Leona Lockhart thanked Mrs. Fingland for her travelogue and presented her with a lovely African Violet as a token of appreciation. Ken Flett, with his violin and Lorna Radford on the piano entertained with some old familiar tunes and also conducted a sing -song. Along with some readings, a session of euchre -bingo was held. In the business portion of the meeting, a letter from Huronview, regarding Senior Citizens Week, June 18-24 was received. The club was in- vited to join in two special events at Huronview and a special church service in the auditorium on Sunday, June 18 at 9:30 am with Rev. McWhinnie as speaker and music by the Wesley -Willis choir and a chicken barbecue at 12:30 pm on Thursday, June 22. Tickets will cost $2. each. Anyone attending the barbecue are asked to phone Huronview before June 15. The bus is full for the trip to Doon Pioneer Village and the African Lion Safari at Rockton on Thursday, May 25. All passengers will meet at the town hall at 8 pm. The garage sale will be held on Saturday, June 10, beginning at loam. at Mary Grigg's home, 119 Albert Street. Two afghans made by Minlue Rumball will be on Helen Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson, Londesboro received the J. Lewis Beaton schotarship for Interior Design at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute as well as a cash award. She is presently attending classes in Interior design ° in Copenhagen for six weeks. display for sale.also articles made from wood by Ernie Dale as well as many other objects. The club will hold its annual picnic in Jul3i at the Clinton Conservation Park. The president reminded the group that the blossom tea and bake sale will be held at Huronview on May 31. Any contributions of baking would be appreciated. The entertainment com- mittee for the June 7 meeting will include Muriel Jones, Evelyn Hudie, Viola Lam- pman and Luella Falconer. News of Huronview Nine Huronview accepted the invitation to attend the dress rehearsal of the program, "Vacation Canada" at Victoria Public School, Goderich, on Monday afternoon. This was a musical program and was greatly appreciated by the residents. The annual spring drive, which is sponsored by the Exeter United Church, took place on Monday evening. Forty members of the congregation provided cars but, due to the inclement weather, the interest at Huronview was disap- pointing. The Huronview residents who took advantage of the drive enjoyed it very much and it is hoped that another year the weatherman will be more co-operative. Molly Cox, Norman Speir and Cecil Skinner provided the Old Tyme music for Tuesday's program at Huronview. The Goderich Township Women's Institute volunteers assisted with the activities. Mrs. Henderson accompanied at the piano for a sing -a -long led by Molly Cox. The Ethel and Molesworth Women's Institutes were hosts for the May Birthday Party at Huronview on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Gary Earl was emcee for the program which included violin selections by Norman Beirnes accompanied by Cecil Bateman, piano solos by Grace Kemp and Marguerite Beirnes, readings by Mrs. Earl and a sing -a -long. On behalf of the Huronview residents, one of the celebrants, Miss Jackson, thanked all those who had helped with the party. Lunch was served by the ladies. UCW hears of Australia The Afternoon Unit of Wesley -Willis United Church, met in the church parlour on May 18, with an attendance of 19 members and 2 visitors. Mrs. J. McGregor presided and welcomed those present, and gave a poem "On Wings of Prayer". Mrs. G. Rathwell read the scripture. Mrs. McGregor gave the meditation, and introduced the guest speaker, Miss Billie Stewart who gave a very interesting talk on her trip to Australia, with varied ex- periences wherever they went on a 26 day tour. Mrs. McGregor thanked the speaker, and presented her with a bouquet of flowers. Bluewater B Plans were made to visit Huronview and the UCW were also invited to Brucefield UCW on June 6. Mrs. F. Fingland reported 18 home calls and 20 hospital calls and Mrs. McGregor gave a resume of the executive meeting. Mrs. H. Adams stated three cards sent. Mrs. Livermore thanked those who helped supply flowers for her -Sun- day. Mrs. L. Jervis thanked the church ladies for flowers, cards and visits to them on their 60th Wedding Anniversary. We were pleased to see some members back after being ill. lind club meet The Bluewater Canadian Council of the Blind held their regular meeting in the Orange Hall Clinton Tuesday evening May 16. President Gwen Watson chaired the meeting. luring the business period, Bert Soothern presented his report of the annual CCB - Ontario Conference, to which he was the local delegate. His report was well received and contained some very in- teresting and informative material. Guest speaker of the evening was "Stu" Hayter formerly of the Varna district. His talk covered a personal account of the problems encountered by a person denied the sense of sight. Mr. Hayter is presently on staff at CNIB London Division. In the near future, he and his family will be leaving for Timmins where he has accepted the position as CNIB Administrator of the district division. Following the program, members and guests enjoyed a very tasty lunch provided and served by four members of the Rebeccas, Mrs. Florence Miller, Mrs. Cleta Holland, Mrs. Norma Ashton and Mrs. Norma Grigg. Morning Glories hearaims SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER SO YEARS Clinton- Seaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton • 482-9441 Goderich Area Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road Goderich 524-7345 IL The aims and functions of the UCW was the program topic for the May meeting of the Morning Glories Unit of Wesley -Willis United Church. Marg Coventry and Audrey Kemp asked members what they felt is the purpose of the UCW. Mrs. Coventry then read the functions laid down by the United Church. The members divided into groups for discussion on how well the unit is fulfilling each of these. Helen - Davies reported on and read a letter from the foster child in Indonesia. Ann Maclean led the worship service. Mrs. Maclean read poems and prayers on Motherhood Donna Wood asked for suggestions for the June Meeting. It was decided to have a potluck supper at Mary Hearne's cottage, June 21st. A bus trip was also planned for June 7th. Lee Proctor asked for volunteers tovisit shut-ins on June lst. Not only was the Ontario Street UCW's bake sale a time to raise money and visit with old friends, but Mrs. Carman McPherson and Bernice Brown took time out to work on a quilt that the ladies are making. Each Thur- sday afternoon the ladies join together to guilt, however, these two ladies got an early start on Thursday morning. (News -Record photo) ANIS hears from missionary The spring meeting of Huron presbyterial Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held last Wed- nesday in Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall. President, Mrs. Elmer Rivers of Seaforth was in charge and opened the meeting with a poem entitled The Simple Things. The hymn, Lord of All Being, Throned Afar, was sung and the pianist was Mrs. Malcolm Dougall of Hensall. Mrs. Rivers welcomed representatives from Auburn, Belgrave, Seaforth, Goderich and Hensall churches and a short memorial service was held in memory of a former missionary, Miss Hazel McDonald, who had passed away recently followed by prayer. Brideelect Mrs. Olive McDonald of honored Relatives of Kathy Bremner, bride elect, of May 27, gathered at t,he home of Mrs. Russell Jervis, aunt of the groom on May 7. A short program including a piano solo, accordion solo, tap dancing, readings and a mock wedding were enjoyed by all. An address was read by Mrs. Michael McGrath, aunt of the groom. Kathy thanked everyone • present for the lovely gifts and extended a special thanks to her future aunts for the hower. The bows were arranged on oven mitts and presented to the bride. Smile Babies used to be called additions to the family. Now they're called deductions. Magic Circle hears from OPP Sgt. Bill Willson of the OPP was the guest speaker at the Magic Circle of Wesley -Willis UCW's May meeting. "Police helping people, - people helping the police," was the theme of his film and discussion. Crime prevention is the responsibility of all. District WI The annual meeting of the Huron West District W.I. will be held at the Nile United Church on Monday, May 29. Delegates and members are , welcome from all Women's Institutes in the District. The theme for the meetifig is, Women - Where Are We In Community Action? - The guest speaker will be Mrs. Clayton' Edwards of Goderich. Mrs. Graham McNee of Dungannon is the president and will be in charge of the meeting. Everybody is welcome to the day long sessions. i i i i 1 •� , Guaranteed j Granite ` 0 Cemetery j `1 • Lettering - [i Buy Direct and is • save Commissions. } t ` 1 i Wingham Memorials BUS. PHONE 357 -1910 - RES. 357-1015 Bessie Steepe and Hazel Brown were in charge of the worship service. Jean Currie opened the business session with a poem for Mother's Day and prayer for families. It was decided to hold the June meeting at the Con- servation Area. Jean Johns, Adell Jervis and Ethel Hugill will be in charge of the program. Plans were made for Sunshine Day. June 1st. The presentation of a silver spoon was made to Marian Wilson, who will be missed greatly by the group, as they move soon to their new home in Gravenhurst. Members were reminded of the bale to be packed in June, and to save used stamps. Greta Nediger, manse and buying convenor, reported on the redecorating that has been done at the manse. Seaforth, secretary, read the minutes and the financial statement was read by Mrs. Clayton Edward of Goderich in the absence of the treasurer, Mrs. Agnes McEwan. The devotional period was taken by the Goderich ladies. Mrs. Bert McCreath read the scripture lesson from John 6:1-13 Miss Betty McKenzie gave the meditation on the miracle of feeding the 5,000 persons and prayer was of- fered by Mrs. Clayton Edward. A piano duet was played, a medley of favorite hymns, by Mrs. Malcolm Dougall and Mrs. Edith Bell. Mrs. John Thompson of Seaforth introduced the guest speaker, Miss Diane Wad- sworth, missionary on furlough from India. She told about her work, in the Helen RED CROSS WATER SAFETY LEADERS COURSE to be offered WHEN: Thursday, June 22, Friday, June 23, Monday June 26 - Thursday June 29 WHERE: Judith Gooderham Pool (Victoria & Nelson St., Goderich) WHAT: 30 hrs. divided between class lecture and pool instruction. COST: '20.°° (includes materials) PREREQUISITES: 15 years of age Bronze Medallion APPLICATIONS: Available at the Goderich Recreation Office, 9 Waterloo St. South, 8:30-4:30 weekdays. Deadline for applications is Thursday, June 15. The course will be cancelled if there are Tess than 12 applicants. • Seaforth Merchants join in marking the Optimists' 10th Anniversary and Mardigras with C�WA�K McDonald school for girls at Jhansi, India and the need for more teachers as one half the population of India is under 20 years of age. She • told about the 15 national languages and many dialects of that country and many of the problems that missionaries encounter. She showed interesting pictures of her work, the people and country. Mrs. Robert McAllister thanked Miss Wadsworth for her interesting address. The offering was received by Mrs. Lillian Leatherland and Miss Minnie Wagner both of Auburn and dedicated by Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. • The report of the Synodical meeting held at Leamington was given by Mrs. Robert McAllister and plans were made for the fall meeting when Miss Ida White, missionary on speaker on October 11 in Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich. The Auburn Woman's Missionary Society will be hostess and celebrate the 90th anniversary of their founding. After the closing hymn, In Christ There Is No East or West, Miss Ida White pronounced the benediction. A social half hour followed with lunch being served by 111 the Hensall Woman's Missionary Society members. ALL SERVICES ON DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH CENTENNIAL YEAR Minister: Rev. R. Norman Pick, B.A. ORGANIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. DORIS McKINLEY A. MUS. SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1978 11:00 a.m. Church School 11:00 a.m, Common Worship Sacrament of Baptism 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. Phone 482-9696 SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1978 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery SERMON BY REV. HAROLD SNELL HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH 9:45 WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL SERMON: "WHAT TIME I5 IT?" EVERYONE WELCOME CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH • 243 Princess St. E. REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1978 10 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE SERMON: "REJOICE IN THE LORD" Reception of New Members 3:00 P.M. WORSHIP SERVICE SERMON: "ALWAYS" LISTEN TO THE "BACK TO GOD HOUR" SUNDAYS AT 10:30 A.M. OVER CKNX RADIO Everyone Welcome Friday -Saturday, June 2 - 3 Plan now to take advantageof the many money saving items that will be on display. Watch this paper for full details next week. BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH EVERYONE OF US SHALL GIVE AN ACCOUNT OE TO GOD —'ROM 14 12 SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1978 Pastor Les Shiel 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 PEOPLE'S MEETING ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT, B:A. M. Div. SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1978 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 10 a.m. Morning Prayer "He is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name...." Sunday School Acts 9:15 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, MAY 28, 1978 9 a.m. Family Breakfast - Seaforth 11 a.m. JOINT THANKOFFERING SERVICE AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEAFORTH Everyone Welcome FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1978 10:a.m. Sunday School Classesforall ages 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Everyone Welcome SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH James St. Vinton Phone 482-9468 FATHER JOSEPH HARDY MASS — Saturday 8:00 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1978 CORPUS CHRISTI Solemn Communion ,11:00 A.M. CONFESSION SATURDAY 7:15 P.M. BUS FROM VANASTRA All Welcome