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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-06-29, Page 12PAGE 12—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1978 Wesley- Willis, Holmesville churches hold picnic Last Sunday, a good crowd from the Wesley- Willis and Holmesville United Church congregations gathered for an outdoor service and picnic at Camp Menesetung near Goderich. The outdoor worship service was under the direction of Rev. John Oestreicher, assisted by the church band, Cathi Potter on her accordion, the senior choir and music director Mary Hearn. The lake in the background provided a peaceful setting for worship. Six young people -Karen Cook, Laureen Craig, Margie Wise, George Coventry, Scott Kay and Beecher Menzies helped Mr. Oestreicher with the sermon 'How To Play the Game'. The noon meal was under the direction of Kay Harris and Phyllis Wise. The overflow crowd, who were not able to get in the dining hall enjoyed their meal out of doors. During the meal hour the following people were recognized with prizes. The youngest person was Kelly Clogg. Three senior people, Mrs. R. Black, Mr. C. Gliddon and Mr. A. Wright took honours for being in the top age group. The Bill Hearn family was the largest family in attendance and Eleanor Lobb had her birthday on the day of the picnic. Harold and Kay Wise were recognized as the couple with a wedding closest to the day of the picnic. The committee of Marian Doucette, Marty Lobb, Bill Hoggarth, and Bill Wood brought fun and laughter to young and old with races, stunts and manv varied gamec The afternoon was highlighted with a swim. in the pool under the direction of life guard, Peggy Menzies, assisted by Jane Coventry and Susan McKay. This was the fourth year for the event bet- ween the two congregations and plans are enthusiastically under way for number five next year. WI plan picnic The regular meeting of the Clinton Women's Institute was held in the Agricultural board room on Wednesday afternoon, June 21. Mrs. Doris Batkin presided and opened the meeting with a poem "Love Thy Neigh- bour". Mrs. Leona Lockhart gave a report of the 75th Anniversary of the Wingham Women's Institute meeting. The Huron West district annual this year was held on May 29 in the Nile United Church when about 10 of Clinton members attended. Mrs. Cecil Elliott and Mrs. Mervyn Batkin con- ducted the in memoriam service for nine WI members. Each member is asked to bring a grandmother as guest at their picnic on July 27 in the nark. If von need a ride phone the president or secretary. Mrs. Nelly Gonie-Tak, development officer of Town and Country Homemakers, explained the many services provided by Home Care. Home Care provides hospital care at home, family and children services, social services to persons needing financial aid, etc. From January 1 to June 1, 1978 the total amount of homemaker hours used in Huron County were 10,571. Some slides were shown of the various activities. Mrs. Muriel Grigg read two entertaining poems about the "Return of the old wood stove; ; and "Grandpa's wood stove." A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Helen Sootheran and her group. Newlyweds see Niagara Baskets of white mums, pink carnations and gladioli filled Lon- desboro United Church on June 3 for the afternoon wedding of James Arthur Mason and Margaret Bernice Hunking. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Norman of RR3, Wingham and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Henry Hunking and the late Henry Hunking of RRI, Auburn. Rev. Stan McDonald officiated at the wedding and was assisted by Rev. R.H. Armstrong. Mrs. Gail Lear provided the organ music and the soloist was.,_ Lavonne Ballagh. Given in marriage by her mother and her brother Ken Hunking, the bride was dressed in a white polyester 'satin gown with lace over the bodice and over the short sleeves. The floor length dress, made by the bride, featured an elbow length veil trimmed with scalloped edged. lace which was made by a friend. To complete her outfit, the bride carried a cascade of pink roses and white carnations. Matron of honor, Mrs. Shirley Norman of RR 3, Wingham wore a polyester gown, with a flowered top and a pink ployester satin skirt. She carried a nosegay of pink and blue carnations and white roses with pink Chester Archibald, Huronview administrator and Mary Glbbings were the official servers at the chicken barbecue at Huronview last Thursday. The pair filled some 800 plates of chicken and potato salad as seniors from throughout Huron County attended the special meal as part of the Senior Citizen week celebrations. (News -Record photo) Huronview celebrates Seniors week The Seaforth Com- munity Brass Band led by Dr. Toll entertained with a concert on the front lawn on Friday evening. The weather was perfect for the concert and the residents were able to enjoy the music from the open windows. A special church service to recognize senior citizen's week was held in the auditorium on Sunday morning. The Wesley -Willis United Church junior and senior choirs directed by Mrs. Hearn and accompanied by Cathy Potter sang four numbers. The junior• choir were accompanied by five of their members with instruments and they joined the senior choir for the final number. The Chaplain of the Horne, Rev. McWhinney conducted the service. Members of the congregation of the Clinton Christian Reform Church formed a choir for the Sunday evening song service, led by Dick Roorda and accompanied at the piano by Margaret McQueen. The Goderich Township Women's Institute volunteers assisted with activities at Monday's program. The old-tsinle music was provided by Mrs. Maitland Driver, Molly Cox, Norman Speir and Cecil Skinner, followed by a sing -a -long. The residents were entertained on family night with a musical program by senior citizens from the area. Mrs. Radford of Clinton played the piano ac- companiment for the following numbers: vocal solos by Mrs. Baker Clinton; violin solos by Ken Flett, Clinton; mouth organ solos by Lorne Lawson, Seaforth and a sing -a -long led by Mrs. Mary Nediger of Bayfield. Elmer Trick of Clinton entertained with several piano in- strumentals. Mrs. Jennie McGratten expressed the appreciation . The weather was ideal on Thursday afternoon for the chicken barbecue which was held in con- nection with senior citizens week and was open to all seniors in the county, Eight hundred visitors, residents' and staff had dinner on the front lawn and were entertained by Earl and Martha Heywood of CKNX Wingham. The Foresters Lodge of Kinburn were responsible for the barbecuing. Cantelon heads IOOF East Wednesday evening, at the I.O.O.F. Hall Clinton, poug Cantelon was installed as District Deputy Grand Master of Huron District No. 8 There was a good attendance of Oddfellows and Rebekahs as well as visitors at this open in- stallation. Ward Haney, area officer officiated assisted by Murray Taylor P.D.D.G.M. of Clinton, Harry Gerry P.D.D.G.M. Wingham, and Alan Campbell P.D.D.G.M. Seaforth. The retiring D.D.G.M. Dave McCutcheon was presented with his jewel by John Broadfoot P.G.M., asisted by Mrs. McCutcheon. Doug Cantelon was presented with his collar and jewel ,by the new Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ontario Harry Noels. Others installed into office were Wilf Caslich Wingham into the chair of the District Deputy Grand Warden and Norman Trewartha Clinton as District Deputy Grand Secretary. A reception was held after the installation and lunch was served by the Clinton Rebekahs. SUPERIO MEMORIALS 10* 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 Services ALL SERVICES ON DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME va ,r.•rw'..• 1411)%44:16,4' j t- / �' yes, ,N/I» A . in 0 .,:mr,!,7...- - t ir`41 �+IP. .40'4,0 E photo by Fred Bisset Mr. and Mrs. James Norman streamers. The bridesmaids, Mrs. Evelyn Caldwell, Miss Mary Norman, and Mrs. Dorothy Maybury wore dresses and carried flowers, identical to the matron of honor. Best man was Wallace Norman of RR 3, Wingham. The ushers were Leslie Caldwell of RR 3, Blyth, Clarence Bailie of Belgrave and Bruce Norman of RR3, Wingham. Following the wedding ceremony, a dinner was held in the church hall at which fellow bank em- ployees were waiters. A reception followed at the Blyth District Com- munity Centre. Guests attending the wedding who travelled froma a distance included people from Milverton, Windsor, London, Welland, King City and the surrounding area. Special guest of honor vas Arthur Ballagh, the ;randfathe'r • " of the ;room. To greet her guests, the bride's mother wore a floor -length, ployester dress in a flowered print, with a corsage of mauve carnations. The groom's mother chose a light green ployester knit, floor - length dress trimmed with braid. She wore a corsage of yellow roses. • For a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and other points the bride changed from her gown into a navy and white ployester dress with white ac- cessories and a corsage of yellow roses. Following the trip, the newlyweds will reside at RR 3, Wingham. Prior to the wedding, the bride was feted at showers held by Mrs Evelyn Caldwell, Mrs. Margret Nesbit, Mrs. Pat Hunking and Mrs. Betty Archambault. Afternoon unit hear of the Orient The afternoon unit of Wesley -Willis United Church met on Jurie 15, at the home of Mrs. F. Fingland with an at- tendance of 29 members and two visitors. Mrs. F. Cinimings presided, ,and welcomed all present and opened the meeting with a poem "If you want a Garden". Miss E. Jamieson read the scripture. Mrs. N. Holland gave the meditation, followed by prayer by Mrs. A. Orpen. Miss E. Jamieson read a poem"The Rose". Mrs. Terry Liard of Thedford sang two solos. Mrs. Fingland gave an account of her trip to the Orient, visiting at Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Hawaii. She also displayed some native dolls and curios etc from these countries she had visited. All enjoyed her talk. Mrs. Cummings thanked her on behalf of the group, and also for having the meeting in her home. Mrs. J. McGregor, leader, read a poem "The Value of a Smile" followed by prayer. The roll call was an- swered by paying our cent -a -day project money. The afternoon unit will have charge of the coffee hour on July 30. Plans were made to help serve at a wedding on July 1. Mrs. H. Adams reported cards sent, and Mrs. percy Livermore repor•tdd flowers placed in church. Mrs. Fingland stated 19 home and 22 hospital calls made. The leader gave a resume of thIIe executive meeting and also read a letter from the Presbytery. She also thanked all those who took part in the meeting. There will be no meetings in July and August, but will resume on Sept. 21 with a pot luck lunch. The Mizpah benediction closed the meeting and the hostess served a delicious lunch. Golden Radars meet The final r.;;,'ling of the Golden Radars senior citizens club of Clinton was held in the Clinton town hall on June 21. The meeting wound up tne• year, 19 ;-72, President Mary Grigg led the sleeting which sack l9 members present, and Ottilie Rowden reported that 52 members ha\e paid' their Star Members for the year. Treasurer Ceacilia [cigar reported on a very, successful garage sale Nvhich was held on June 10, with receipts of almost $300. Mrs. Grigg thanked a 11 those who ;contributed In other business, the members were reminded Of the Zone S picnic in the Seaforth Community Park on Wednesday, August 23 at 1:30 pm. Registration is $1 per person. Several hundred seniors from Clinton and throughout Huron County enjoyed the chicken barbecue held at Huronview and the en- tertainment of Fad and Martha Heywood. Finan arrangements were made for the club picnic at the .Clinton Conservation Park on July 12, with supper at 5,30 pm. Fveryone .is asked to bring food, drink. dishes, cutlery and a lawn chair The com- mittee for sports and entertainment are Muriel .tones, Ruth Taylor, Albert and Rcta Wright, Best Interest George and Irene Wright; ladies high, Elda Glazier. Anyone needing Stephens; ladies' low, transportation may Ruby Webster. In 500: phone Mrs. Grigg. high score, Jean Johns; It was decided to hold a low score, Ottilie raffle on two afghans Rowden. sometime in October. The An interesting hap - committee in charge of pening was omitted from printing the tickets and the June 7 report of Mr. their sale is Ceacilia and Mrs. Robert Homuth Edgar. Minlue Rumhall and their trip to Australia and Ruth Shaddick. *and New Zealand. They Leona Lockhart gave a short talk on a bus trip to Toledo, Ohio, from October 16-19, for shop- ping and sight-seeing. All seniors are welcome and anyone ,interested should contact Mrs. Lockhart. The first meeting of the new season will he held on Wednesday, Sep- tember 6. It will begin with a pot luck supper Following the business portion of the meeting, entertainment was supplied by Charlie Wallis, Ed Johns and Bert Rowden who looked after the card games and Mary Grigg, Ceacilia Edgar and Muriel Jones served the lunch. Those who won prizes for cards were - euchre: men's high, Ed Johns: men's low, Albert were travelling north from Auckland, New Zealand and made a rest stop at a small place named Kauri. They found here, a combination gift shop and museum and in it one room filled .with antiques. A beautiful old pump organ caught their attention and on checking, they found this inscription; J.H. Doherty and Co., Clinton, Ontario, Canada. Mrs. Homuth played the organ and found everything in perfect condition, but they could not discover any date in connection with its manufacture. We may feel proud that Clinton organs and pianos have been sold in many countries. ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH CENTENNIAL YEAR MINISTER: REV. R. NORMAN PICK, B.A. ORGANIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR • MRS. DORIS McKINLEY A. MUS. SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1978 11:00 a.m. Union Service at Wesley Willis United Church WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE MIN STER JOHN S. OESTREICHER B.A. B.R.F. ORGANIST MISS CATHARINE POTTER CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. WM. HEARN SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1978 UNION SERVICES WITH ONTARIO STREET AT WESLEY-WILLIS 11:00 a.m. Worship Service SERMON: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA" NURSERY PROVIDED AND PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN UP TO GRADE 3. HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH 9:45 a.m. Worship SERMON: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA" EVERYONE WELCOME FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHAPEL 162 - Maple St., Clinton 11 a.m. Family Bible Hour and Sunday School. Speaker: Hank Gelling CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 243 Princess St. E. REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1978 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE SERMON: "LONELINESS IS TERRIBLE" 7:30 P.M. WORSHIP SERVICE SERMON: "LOOK BEFORE YOU PRAY" 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 OF HIMSELF TO GOD -ROM 14 12 SUNDAY,. JULY 2, 1978 Pastor Les Shiel 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 7:30 p.m. EVENING WORSHIP WEDNESDAY 8 p.nr. PRAYER MEETING EVERYONE WELCOME 8:00 p.m. FRIDAY YOUNG PEOPLE'S MEETING ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT, B.A. M. Div. SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1978 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 10 a.m. -.Holy Communion SERMON: "OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE" CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 166 Victoria Street Oastor: Wayne Lester 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ALL WELCOME Wingham Memorials • Guaranteed Granite • Cemetery Lettering THE SEPARATE SHOPPE MAIN CORNER, CLINTON PHONE 484-7778 (NEXT TO CAMPBELL'S MEN'S WEAR) 1 SUMMER SALE annual We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. 8:00 p.m. Good News Drive In Service 3 miles west of Clinton on Hwy. No. 8 Speaker: Hank Gelling Music by: "Crystalalros" ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST Church Services Recessed for July Sunday School Recessed for July and August HANK GELLING Clinton Missionary to Belgium *Sublect to change Gaiser- Kneale • Buy Direct and save Commissions. CLEARANCE OF: DRESSES — PANTSUITS — BLOUSES PANTS — SKIRTS — SHORTS BUS. PHONE 347-1910 RES. 3S7-1015 OPEN 1-6 OPEN 1-6 Insurance Agency Inc. 14 Isacc St., Clinton, Ont. Phone 482-9747 r l For 1 am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it k the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth. As it is writ- ten, The lust shall live by faith. Romans lt14a-17b Refreshments after Drive In Service. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1978 t0:a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:60 a.m. Morning Worship Everyone Welcome SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH James St. Clinton Phone 482-9468 FATHER JOSEPH HARDY MASS — Saturday 8:00 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1978 i1:00 A.M. FR. S. McDONALD CONFESSION SATURDAY 7:15 P.M. 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