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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1978-12-14, Page 15• Last Sunday, 10 young people became members of the Holmesville United Church. Those in the confirmation class included, front tow, left to right, Karen Jantzi, Lori Harris, Cheryl Thompson, Brenda Harris, and Rev. John Oestreicher. Back row, Brad Forbes, Cindy Rapson, Mary Jean Betties, Larry Jantzi, Bob Thompson and David Lobb. (News -Record photo) At Holmesville holds confirmation Church by Blanche Deeves United Church news Rev. Oestreiche,r conducted worship service last Sunday at 1 pm in Holmesville United Church. Nancy Thom- pson lit the candle of faith on the Advent wreath. The confirmation class sang an anthem, left the choir loft and sat at the front of the church. Don Lobb and Tom Lobb received the offering. The vows of con- firmation were taken by the following young people: Mary Jean Bettles, Karen Jantzi, Larry Jantzi, Bob Thompson, Brenda Harris, Cheryl Thomp- son, David Lobb, Brad Forbes, Lori Harris and Cindy Rapson. The Clerk of the Session, W. Bill Norman, presented each member with a Bible, a gift from the church. Each new member .participated in Holy C?mmunion. :.r - A coffee hour and region for the con - `f ri•mation class followed the worship service. The following groups had their pictures taken for the Centennial booklet: The Confirmation Class, the Session, The Board of Stewards, the Sunday School Teachers and Officers, the UCW Executive, The Cen- tennial Committee and the Sunday School Classes. UCW Meet The UCW met in the church on Tuesday af- ternoon December 12, Mrs. Betty Stoner and Mrs. Irene Cudmnore and tholr groups participated in the Devotional and Carol singing service. Candles and the Manger scene were used, also a box containing scripture verses telling of God's gifts to us. Those taking part were Mrs. Reta Potter, Mrs. Iona Blake, Mrs. Grace Walter, Mrs. Kaye Harris, Mrs. Alice Porter and Mrs. Luella Yeo. Mrs. Isobel Sturdy presided for the business. The roll call was an- swered with a Christmas thought. Correspondence was received from St. Christopher's Home, Alcohol and Drug Con- cerns, London Con- ference and the Bible Society. The October bale was sent to Heather Gardens and the Kinettes. The following donations were made: Children's Aid Society, $35.; Mission and Services, $50; Bible Society, $25.; Nursing Home, $50.; Blind Society, $10. Christmas decor written by Elaine Townshend was read. The meeting closed with prayer. WI wants Rabies Clinic The Women's • Institute rnetAnIthe-Public ),School on Monday night with' Mrs. Hazel McCreath presiding. The roll call was answered by "an old- fashioned Christmas present." Mrs. Alice Porter read the correspondence. Huron East requested all branches to petition for a rabies clinic. A motion to advertise the card parties in the coming events, carried, and the next party will be held on January llth. Each person to knit a 9" square with 4 ply yarn, for an afghan, bring 4 ply yarn to next meeting. (Jan. meeting to be held in the afternoon in the Township Hall) The meeting was turned over to the group convenors for entertainment. Several carols were sung accompanied by Mrs. Molly Cox at the piano. Reading and games were enjoyed. The gift exchange of Clintonian club marl s Xmas The Clintonian Senior Citizens held their Christmas pot luck dinner on December 7 with 16 sitting down to the table in the Town Hall. The meeting followed with the second vice, Mrs. Leppington acting as President as the president, Pearl Cum- mings is on a trip to England and Ireland. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary and Viola Lampman gave the treasurers report. Thank- yous were read from the Salvation Army, and the blind, for donations received. Irene Glazier gave the flowers and card report 27 hospital and 65 home calls, most of these at Huronview, had been made to shutins. It was passed that gifts were to be bought for the officers of the club. All yearly reports are to be ready for the January 4th meeting. It was agreed the club -look after the Birthday Party at Huronview in January. Leona Lockhart and Pearl are to look after the birthday gifts and contact the ones to make cup- cakes. Esther Kendall looked after the Dutch auction with everyone winning an article. Mrs. Ross won the mystery prize. People on the Dutch auction for January are Mrs. Leppington and Gladys., Hoggarth. Program consisted of two piano solos by Mrs. Radford and several Christmas carols were sung. Margaret Thorn- dike and Leona Lockhart gave readings. A hearty round of applause was given to Mrs. Radford and Leona Lockhart for the program. Clinton native dies Wilbur Henry Ford A Clinton native, Wilbur Henry Ford, died in Victoria Hospital, London on December 9 after a month's illness. He was 86 years old. Mr. Ford was born in Clinton on January 18, 1893 to James and Martha Ford. He lived in the area until 1926, where he was a member of the St. Paul's Anglican Church. Mr. Ford then moved to London where he owned and managed Ford's Dress Shop, a ladies wear store. Mr. Ford is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Cleta Hartley of Clinton and Mrs. Leila Campbell of Calgary, Alberta. Funeral services were held on December 12 with Rev. .James Broadfoort in charge. A spring in- terment will follow in the Clinton cemetery. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14,1978 PAGE 15 - AUTOMATIC LIVESTOCK' WATERERS Franklin... a Quality Name in Automatic Watering Equipment BUILT TO WORK.. .. BUILT TO LAST.... BUILT TO FIT YOUR NEEDS! RON G. CARTER P.O.BOX 255 BLYTH, ONTARIO NOM 1H0 Phone 357-1268 [In the Evening] "things of little or no value" was interesting. It was a "what will they think of next?" type of present. The draw for the needlepoint picture was won by Mrs. Myrtle Banter, RR 5, Goderich. The meeting was ad- journed and coffee, cookies and Christmas cake were served. Village News The Huron Happy Hearts round dance club held their Christmas dance in the Holmesville School Friday, December 8th. Guests were present from Luckno•w and Walkerton. At 11 pm about 40 sat down to a hot turkey dinner provided by the_ dancers. Molly Cox and Bert Lyon presented Lois and Edward Wise with a gift. Final dance for 1978 will be December 15. A very enjoyable card party was held in the Holmesville School. Thursday', evening December 7th by the Goderich Township WI. Winners were: men's high, Alvin Betties; ladies' high, Beatrice Welch; men's low, Bill Norman; ladies' low, Effie Yeo; lone hands, Mrs, Driver. Eight tables playing. A bountiful lunch was served by. the ladies of the WI. Congratulations to Alvin and Barb who recently celebrated their wedding anniversary. Sorry to report Mrs, Leibold fell and broke her knee. - Get well wishes to Mrs. Leibold from the community. -I- -t- -}- Here's a tip from the Ontario Safety League. Mothballs absorb moisture and help prevent rust forming on nearby metal. Put some in with your tools in the trunk or glove com- partment. Take advantage of our early low prices, buy your fer- tilizer, Now! You'll sleep better tonight and have a lot happier New Year knowing you saved so much by buying in December. 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