HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-03-29, Page 41PAGE 16—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1979
Londesboro United congregation gather for afternoon of skating
Dora Shobbrook
There was a huge turn-
out on Sunday at the
Blyth Arena when young
and old from the Lon-
desboro United Church
enjoyed an afternoon of
skating. Many put their
skates on for the first
time in many years.
The prize for the
youngest skater went to
Christy Scott and the
oldest skater was Lloyd
Pipe. Mr. Pipe and his
wife Nona also took the
prize for being the oldest
couple skating. The
runners-up were Allen
and Ruth Shaddick. The
largest family on the ice
was tied between the
Hugh Miller family, the
Tielman Westerhouts, the
Garnet Wrights and the
John Radfords. A draw
was made and the prize
went to Mr. and Mrs.
Garnet Wright.
Following the skating,
the Londesboro church
hall was filled to capacity
for a pot luck supper
served by the Berean
Unit of the UCW.
After the meal, Jim
Jamieson showed a film
and the committee was
Tom Pollard, John and
Jane Hoggart, Garnet
and Margaret Wright,
Nelson and Ferne
McClure.
Everyone felt that the
day was a most enjoyable
fellowship and it is hoped
that the congregation will
do this again.
United Church
Greeting the wor-
shippers on Sunday
morning was Nelson
McClure, and the ushers
were David Lear, Ken
Pollard, Mark Mitchell
and Bob Thompson.
During the choir an-
them, Barbara Bosman
took the solo part. The
organist was Louise
McGregor and Ruth
Shaddick was the choir
leader.
Rev. Stan McDonald
gave the children's story
and, the junior teachers
for the Sunday School
class were Betty Hulley,
Joan Mason and Helen
Lee.
This Sunday Easter
Communion will be held.
Aimwell Unit
The March 19 meeting
of the Aimwell Unit of the
UCW was held at the
manse with Rev.
McDonald as the host.
President Florence
Cartwright welcomed
everyone, read a poem
and led in prayer. Roll
call was answered by 19
m ?nbers who named a
favorite hymn.
A thank -you note was
read from Vi Burns and
the group's foster child in
Hong Kong also sent a
letter. An invitation to
attend the Clinton Thank
Offering at the Ontario
Street United Church on
April 1 at 8 p.m. was
received, and the group
has also been invited to
the Blyth Thank Offering
service on April 8 at 8
p.m.
It was moved by Joan
Whyte and Ferne
McClure that a ham
supper be held on May 23.
The meal, which will
include baked beans will
cost $4 for adults and for
children, 6 to 12 years,
tickets will be $2. Mrs.
Whyte, Kathy
McDougall, Florence
Cartwright and Brenda
Radford will be in charge
of the dinner.
The ladies decided to
visit the shut-ins of the
community before the
next meeting, giving
them a small- remem-
brance. Money for cards
will be taken from the
unit's funds.
It was decided that the
April meeting program
convenor be Mrs.
McDougall. Mary Peel
and Mrs. Lee will be in
charge of 'the lunch
committee. It was
decided that cookies and
squares and coffee be
served after the meeting
with money from the
project to be turned in at
the November meeting.
The worship service
was charged by Mrs.
Cartwright who gave a
reading and a prayer.
The scripture ' was read
by Pearl Mason and Mrs.
Cartwright followed with
a prayer.
A film was then shown
by Rev. McDonald and a
discussion period
followed. Rev. McDonald
then closed in prayer.
News of Hensall
by Bertha McGregor
Mr. Gerry McClinchey
returned to Brantford
after spending the week
with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Edgar McClinchey.
Dr. and Mrs. J.C.
Goddard returned froma
vacation in Florida and
visited with Mrs.
Margeurite Bonthron in
Sebastian.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmore
Campbell of Toronto
were recent visitors with
the former's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Perc Campbell.
Mrs. Rodger Venner
and Debbie returned
home after visiting with
relatives in Montreal.
Mrs. Jessie Armstrong
returned home after
visiting with her son-in-
law and daughter Mr. and
Mrs. D.Qtt Flear in Grand
Bend,..
The "Three Links"
Senior Citizens will be
guests at the Exeter
Senior Citizens' meeting
in the Legion Hall, Exeter
April 3 at 7 p.m. Cars will
leave the local hall at
6:30 p.m.
Church news
Rev. Kenneth Knight
conducted service in
Carmel Presbyterian
Church on Sunday and
presented the Sacrament
of the Lord's Supper.
Mrs. Dorothy Taylor
presided at the organ for
the service of song. The
choir is preparing special
music for the Easter
season.
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Ross
returned home list week
after spending several
weeks vacationing in
Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mock
and Julie returned from a
pleasant holiday at
Myrtle Beach.
- Hensall Curling
The Hensall Area
Curling Club held their
annual meeting on
.Monday evening which
was largely attended.
Following the final
play-offs, Doug Shirray,
president, conducted the
meeting. The slate of
officers for next year
included: president, Ken
Clark; first vice
president, Grant Jones;
second vice president,
Dave Ingram; secretary -
treasurer, Eric Luther.
Jack Bell's team won
the Goodwin trophy for
high play throughout the
year, while Ray Consitt's
team won the Middleton
trophy for the final play-
offs.
Sunday 7 pm game
winners: zero games,
Eric Mansfield's team;
one game consolation,
John Skea's team; two
game winner, Bob
Raeburn's team.
Sunday 9 pm game
winners: zero games,
Ken Govers' team; one
game consolation, Laird
Finlayson's team; two
game winner, Jack
Peck's team ; third game
winner, Harold Cald-
well's team.
Monday 7 p.m. game
winners: zero games
Jack Baker's team; one
game winner, Walter
Denys' team; second
game winner, Jack Bell's
team.
Monday 9 p.m. win-
ners : zero games,
Howard Scane's team;
one game winner, ' Alf
Rossas team; two game
winner, Grant Jones'
team; third game win-
ner, Ken Parker; fourth
and fifth game winner,
Ray Consitt's team.
Doug Shirray and Ken
Clark presented a cheque
to Eric Luther and Carl
Mahon for Hensall Arena
Fund. This makes a total
of $1,500 the curling club
has donated to date.
A social hour and
refreshments concluded
the evening.
Have regular
medical check -taps.
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Give Heart Fund
Mrs. Hulley conducted
a contest on books of the
Bible and lunch was
served by Ora Bruce and
Helen Lawson.
Crokinole Party
A full house filled the
Sunday School rooms last
Wednesday for the
second crokinole party.
Nick Whyte and Jack
Tamblyn were in charge
of the games and the
women teachers looked
after the lunch.
Winning prizes were:
ladies' high, Suzanne
Tamblyn; men's high,
David Whyte; ladies' low,
Brenda Whyte; men's
low, Ron Vincent; lucky
chair, Helen Kolkman;
most twenties, Sandra
Westerhout.
The Sunday School
would like to thank
everyone for their
tremendous support to
make this a successful
eV nt.
WI Card Party
There were eight tables
in play on Friday night at
the regular WI card
party. Marjorie Duizer,
Marjorie Anderson and
Dora Shobbrook were in
charge of the evening.
The lucky players
included: ladies' high,
Viette Hoggart; men; s
high, John Riley; ladies'
low, Margaret Taylor;
men's low, Reg Lawson;
lone hands, Stella Adams
and Loren Hunking.
The next card party
will be held on April 6.
Cheerio Club
Mary Longman was the
hostess for the March
meeting of the Group III
Cheerio Club. Mrs.
Longman, Florence
Vivian, Myrtle Fair -
service and acting
president Mrs. Longman
welcomed seven mem-
bers and two visitors,
Helen Lee and Kay
Longman,
Mary Longman gave a
reading for spring and
Mrs. Vivian and Mrs.
Fairservice also gave
readings.'"
The minutes of the
February meeting and
the treasurer's report.
were given by the
secretary -treasurer
Gladys Armstrong.
A thank -you note was
received from Vi Burns.
Roll call was answered
with a current event, and
a birthday card was
signed and sent to Jewel
Cowan in Hanover.
It was decided to send
$10 to Easter Seals.
Group IV will be in
charge of the April
meeting. The draw
donated by Mrs. Shob-
brook was won by Mrs.
Armstrong.
Readings were given
by Mrs. Vivian, Mary
Longman and Mrs.
Fairservice. Two con-
tests were also -given. The
meeting then closed,
lunch was served and
cards were played.
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
Wood accompanied their
son, Mr. and Mrs. Ken
Wood and family of
Wingham, to Toronto last
Wednesday to visit their
daughter, Prof. and Mrs.
Bill Andrews in their new
home. They also visited
with Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Richards.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Taylor and children
returned home last
Wednesday after spen-
ding two weeks in Florida
visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Reg
Lawson visited on
Satulday with his sister,
Mr. and Mrs. E.F.
Warren in London. John
and Elizabeth returned
home with them after
spending a couple of days
there.
Debbie Shaddick of
Goderich spent a few
days last week with her
grandmother Mrs. Joe
Shaddick.
Mrs. Carl McDonald,
Mrs. Chester Earl and
Judith spent a ' couple of
days last week at the
manse with Rev.
McDonald.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Radford, Kathy and
Kevin spent Sunday to
Tuesday in Toronto and a
couple of days at -Niagara
Palls with Mr. and Mrs.
Doug Radford, Dawn and
Monica.
Bradley Shobbrook of
Wingham spent a few
days .last week with his
uncle, Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon Shobbrook,
Darrell and Diana.
Mrs. Ross Millson,
Sheryl, Darren, Sarah
and John of Woodstock
spent last Tuesday night
and Wednesday with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Shobbrook. Patricia
spent the week with her
cousin, Dora Ellerby in
Clinton.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne
Jackson, Brian, Ken and
Sandra of Ridgetown
visited last weekend with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Allen. Brian, Ken
and Sandra remained for
the week while their
parents spent the week in
Ottawa. Wayne attended
the Farm Show and
Gloria visited relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. William
IJirg of Wroxeter called
at the home of their
nephew, Rev. McDonald
on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lorne
Hunking, Mr. and Mrs.
Ross Lovett, Mrs. Beth
Knox and Mrs. Hazel
Watkins enjoyed a bus
trip to Kitchener on
Saturday night to see the
Grand Ole Opry.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen
Carter and Mr. and Mrs.
Allen Shaddick returned
this week after a two
week vacation in Spain.
While there, they stayed
at Torrelmobinos in the
Mediterranean. They
enjoyed several bus tours
of other cities and the
surrounding countryside.
They also spent two days
in Tangier, Morocco,
going part of the way by
boat and seeing Rock
of Gibraltar.
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While her parents were
away, Colleen Carter
spent two weeks at the
residence at 16 John St.,
Exeter. She also visited
her sister and husband,
Mr. and Mrs Tom
Johnston in London and
Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Hilborn of Thedford.
Visiting with Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Burns last week
were Mr. Percy Giesz
and Mr. Angus Smith of
Tiverton.
Mr. and Mrs. Colin
Paterson of London
visited on Sunday with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Bob Burns
Sunday visitors with
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Shobbrook, Darrell and
Diana were Mrs. Allen
Bridge, Krista and
Sharon of Wingham.
Bradley returned home
with them
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