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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-11-30, Page 8PA.0 E 8 --CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1978 Ken Scott honored by Auburn postal woiIers RE'I'JR EIRENT PARTY The Auburn Com- munity Memorial Hall was filled to capacity when the Auburn post office staff gave a retirement party for Kenneth Scott who recently retired as post master. The assistant post master, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, read the address and the new post mistress, Mrs. Alvin Plunkett, presented Mr. Scott with a gold watch and money. He thanked everyone and reminisced about his 20 years. He also thanked Mel Farnsworth, Goderich post master and his wife, William Riehl, Blyth postmaster and his wife and Mrs. Cora Sherwood, Dungannon post mistress for coming. He introduced his son Eric, his son Keith and Keith's wife of London and his sisters Miss Mildred Scott of Goderich, Miss Grace Scott of Woodstock and Mrs. Isabel Gardner of Goderich. WMS meets The Christmas meeting of the Women's Missionary Fellowship was held Tuesday evening in the Sunday School room at the Church, with the president, Mrs. Phyllis Nicholson in °charge. The meeting opened with the secretary's report and letters from missionaries Mr. and Mrs. Carl de Boer in Japan and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Zondag from Alberta, where they are on furlough from Venezuela. Plans were made to prepare fruit baskets for the shut-ins and also for the annual Church family dinner to be held December 16th at 5:30 p.m., which will include a gift exchange. The story of the first Christmas was read in unison from Luke, chapter 2, verses one to tw t)1; -,'r " x itr.' I,,.r :y Mrs.—Sandra: :Talbot•.,� 4 gave a talk on their ex- periences at their first family camp, held last summer at Camp Livingston, Quebec. This camp is un - denominational with only one aim --brothers and sisters in Christ. In this day and age of the T-shirt craze it was a great blessing to see those put out at the camp, with the camp crest and a gospel verse from Psalm 118,105. She said they learned through the "Rap sessions" that nearly all parents have much the same problems, and how wonderfully the Lord works. These sessions were held outside in such beautiful surroundings were very impressive. She mentioned the good meals, sports, picnics, bonfires with cornroasts and hotdogs, but most impressive the testimonies, singing and guitar music around that camp fire. She closed, thanking God that they were given. this opportunity and they are looking forward to going again next year. The president thanked the speaker and the meeting closed with a "Circle of Prayer". A lunch of special Christ- mas goodies, provided by each member present was enjoyed by all. BOTTLE, DRIVE The pop bottle drive was a success. About 15 Big Brothers fund drive children from the Children's Workshop took part and the leaders and children would like to thank all who so generously donated to the project. A.C.W. The Anglican Church Women of St. Mark's church met for their November meeting at the home of Mrs. Tom Lawlor. Mrs. Lawlor presided for the meeting which was opened by the Invocation. The scripture lesson, Romans 8; 24-28 was read by Mrs. Tom Haggitt followed by meditation read alternately and prayer. A poem, Neigh- bours, was read by Mrs. Donald Cartwright. The theme of the meeting, Jesus is the. Way, was read from the Living Message. President, Mrs. Donald Cartwright took charge of the business andopened with the hymn, How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted as read by the secretary, .Mrs. John Daer. The treasurer, Mrs. Torn Haggitt gave the financial statement. All signed a card to be sent to Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell who is a patient in University Hospital. A discussion took place about a bale which is to be sent to St. Monica House soon and the members decided to give a donation to the budget of the church. The travelling apron was passed around and the roll call was an- swered by quoting a wise saying of King Solomon. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. The Goderich Signal - Star reported that the Goderich andbistrict Big Brothers Association will be Conducting a mem- bership drive during the next couple of months. Membership fees are set At $2 per ,person and all persons qualify for a nnernb-ership. It is hoped that the public response to the drive will be good Shied this Is the only means of fund raising for the recently fbtmed association. Tom Haggitt on December 14. Lunch was served by Mrs. Lawlor assisted by Mrs. Donald Cartwright. W.I. The November meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute was held in the Community Memorial Hall with the president, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock in charge. The meeting was opened with the Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and O Canada with Mrs. Catherine Jackson as pianist. She welcomed all and Mrs. Leonard Archambault, public relations officer, in- troduced her speaker, Miss Bea McClenaghan, home economist for Huron County. She showed pictures and spoke on interior decorating, stressing the points of good design, colour and you; wall coverings; and window treatment. A reading, Sim- plicities, was given by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. An elimination contest on TV and radio programs was given by Mrs. Myrtle Munro. Mrs. Robert Peck was the winner.' The 'minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Robert Peck. Plans were 'made to cater on December 15 and 17 and Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Tom Haggitt will be convenors in the kitchen. Correspondence . from Huronview auxiliary for help at the bazaar and also a letter of regret from Tiger Dunlop W.I. who were unable to at- tend the last meeting were read. A letter of thanks from the Huron County Ploughing match quilt division and a donation was accepted as were letters on the International Year of the Child and the Rural Development Outreach project for Seniors. The new meal prices were accepted as read by the secretary Mrs. Robert Peck. Mrs. Donald Cartright reported on the 4-H club and invited all to til Achievement Day in Auburn hall on December 11 at 8 p.m. Plans were made for the annual Family Night with the Ho ticultural Society on De ember 1 at MM 6:30 p.m. and Mrs. Ernie SnellofWestfield will show/pictures of their trip to Costa Rica in Central America. Please bring, something for the firs course and dessert. Thewill beabox atthe 'door for -donations to the CAS ' Christmas fund. Mrs. Tom Lawlor and Mrs. Frank Raithby gave reports of the County rally held at Londesboro and Mrs. Tom Haggitt gave the report of the London area convention held in London. Mrs. Kenneth McDougall had an elimination contest and Mrs. Tom Lawlor was the winner. The roll call was an- swered by each naming their choice educational TV program. Lunch was served by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, Mrs. Myrtle Munro and Mrs. Norman McDowell. 4-H NEWS The fourth meeting of Auburn 2, 441 club was held at the home of Mrs. Tom Cunningha _ Barbara Gross: was in charge and opene the meeting with tjie 4-14 pledge. Debbie Cun- ningham r, ad the minutes. A discus on the teristi Ever, ma ion took place good charac- of tea biscuits. one helped in ing the tea biscuits, c carry ham and ushroom supper, wheat germ biscuits and bacon swirls. The members sampled all the dishes and the meeting was closed with the 441 motto with Barbara Gross leading. The members of Auburn 2-4-H club met at the home of Mrs. Tom Cunningham for their seventh meeting to prepare for Achievement Day. Marilyn Archambault opened the meeting with the 4-1-1 pledge and Debbie Cunningham read the minutes. All mem- bers then judged tea biscuits. Mrs. Cunningham and Linda Cunningham read two stories and all listened and told what was done incorrectly and what they should have done. The exhibit for Achievement .Day was discussed for December 11 at Auburn hall. Auburn 2-4-H club held their sixth meeting as a party at the home of Mrs. Tom Cunningham. Everyone dressed in a costume and brought a friend.. Debbie Cunningham and Barbara Gross decorated the house with bats, skeletons, and pumpkins. Marilyn Archambault Mrs, Bess Garrison of Auburn was honored last Friday when over 30 , friends and neighbors gathered at the Candlelight Restaurant in Goderich for a dinner to celebrate her 80th birthday. Left to right are Mrs. Garrison's niece, Eileen McClin- chey, Mrs. Garrison and nieces Christina Gross and Iia Cunningham. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) and Christine Van Spengen won the draws for the best costumes. A Hallowe''en story was read by Debbie Cun- ningham while Linda Cunningham passed around make-believe. articles to go with the story. Everyone played, Funny Bones, Pit and Moveable chairs. Witches brew was served with submarines. SOCIAL NEWS Robert Yqungblut of Toronto spent a few days' recently with his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Munro. Prize winners at the euchre party held in the Community Memorial Hall last Tuesday evening were: high lady - Mrs. Donald Cartwright; low lady - Mrs. Roy Daer; high man - William J. Craig; low man - Ross Robinson and novelty - Jack Hallam. The Reverend and Mrs. Ure Stewart of Seaforth and the Reverend and Mrs. Maldwyn Roberts and Anna called on friends inthe village last Monday. Their friends will be pleased to learn that the Roberts family has received Canadian Citizenship papers. They are leaving December 1 to take up their missionary duties at Patagonia, Argentina under the sponsorship of the United Church in Canada for three years. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell of Westfield visited last Friday with their aunt, Mrs. Bert Taylor. Mrs. Ray Hanna en- tertained on November 21 at a birthday party for her mother, Mrs. Bert Taylor who turned 89. Mrs. Andrew Kirk- connell is a patient in University Hospital, London. She is wished a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. A11annCraig on the birth of a son, William When you're looking for that Something Special... Benjamin, a brother for Tyler and Peter. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips were guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmidt at Bogie's Beach, Mr, and Mrs. Bud Chamney and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines attended the 35th Charter anniversary of }9,wick Lions Club at owikIs Community Centre last Saturday evening, Murray Rollinson and his mother, Mrs. Mary Rollinson, arrived home on Sunday after a two week's visit with her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Weston and Mr. Weston in Toronto. Effective immediately, all delegations wishing to meet with the Clinton Town Council 'should First advise the Clerk in writing, stating the purpose for which a meeting is requested. A time will then be set for d meeting with Town Coun- cil. It is hoped that this procedure will afford Council a better opportunity to deal more effectively with the problem presented. C. C. Proctor, Clerk Box 400 Clinton, Ont. „ rJ �• • ...for that Someone Special... Let 101 years of professional experience in Clinton help you select the perfect gift Helen MacLean Helen has been with us for 24 years. She has token extensive sales and display training courses, and Is presently enrolled in gemological courses. John Anstett 33 years of professional jewellery experien- ce...the last 28 of them in Clinton. Certified Watchmaker. Bill Bakelaar In-store certified Wat- chmaker. 8111 has 27 years of service at An- stet.t's. 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