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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-04-26, Page 28PAGE 6A -CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1979 Gardener dies No more flowers for Charlie Robert Charles Cook There won't be any flowers in Charlie's garden this year, at least not the one here on earth, as one of Clinton's best- known and well -loved "green thumbers", Charles Cook passed away last Wednesday, April 18 of cancer in University Hospital London after an illness of two weeks. He was 74. Charlie, born in Toronto on April 4, 1905 to the late John Edgar (Cap) and Ethel May Cook, was one of Clinton's most enthusiastic hor- ticulturalists, and his garden behind his house on Victoria Street was a quarter -acre of vivid colors each year. People came for miles to see Charlie's flowers across from the Legion, and he was known far and wide for his prize-winning zinnias, dahlias, and gladioli, among others. The foot -wide blooms of his dahlias were the envy of the county, and took hundreds of prizes over the years at numerous flower shows. As well has a very active member of the Clinton Horticultural Society, where he lent support to not only their town beautification program, but also to the Junior Gardeners, Charlie was also an active member of the African Violet Society, and was honored several years ago by that Society when a new variety of violet called "Charlie" was named after him. Also, Charlie was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church and the Clinton Legion Branch 140. Local club thanked Dear Editor: I would appreciate it if you could print the following letter in the next issue of the News - Record. "On behalf of the Ontario Heart Foun- dation, I do want to thank the residents of Clinton for their generous sup- port of this year's Heart Fund Campaign. Eighty-three percent of the money raised in Ontario goes towards research into the prevention and treatment of heart disease, and much of it is carried out at University of Western Ontario. Your response makes it possible for this important work to con- tinue, and all of us benefit from the results. "We are grateful to the many canvassers who made the time to help during Heart Month. Our special thanks go to Mrs. Deanna Delve and the members of the Eastern Star, whose hard work and community spirit made the canvass a success. "Huron county's total is already up 50 percent over last year, and the donations are still coming in. We will have a final total when our books close in June. Jane Vincent Area co-ordinator Ontario Heart Foundatiqn, London'' Educated in Clinton at the Clinton Public School, the Clinton Collegiate, and the Clinton Business College, Charlie served in the Second World War from 1939 to 1945 with the Calgary Highlanders as bass drummer and stretcher bearer. A painter and decorator most of his life, Charlie married the forrner Luella McClin- chey in Seaforth on March '>r, 1(199 died on August 12, 1977, and Charlie was never really the same af- terwards. He is survived by one son, John Robert Cook of Ingersoll; two grand- children, Janice and Philip; and one sister, Mrs. Helen (J. W.) McManus of Goderich. The funeral service was held from the Ball Funeral Home on Saturday, April 21, 1979 with Rev. James Broadfoot officiating. Charlie will be buried under the flowers in the, Clinton Cemetery plot he cared for for so many years. Pallbearers were Lorne Brown, Bruce Bartliff, Clayton Dixon, Gordon Herman, Walt Newcombe, and Jack Roorda, all of Clinton. (written by James Fit- zgerald) . Recommendations for infants are not included in Canada's Food Guide because the quantity and kind of food appropiate for an infant changes rapidly during the first year after birth. The provincial nutritionist is a reliable source of in- formation on infant feeding. Radars remember shut-ins After the opening remarks at the April 18 meeting, Clinton Golden Radars Senior Citizens Club president Mary Grigg gave a special remembrance to four members, Matilda Nivens, Del Howes, Goldie Rutledge and Beatrice Groves, who, through absence from town or illness have missed most of this year's meetings. The secretary, treasurer's and flower and card reports were read and approved. The roll call was answered by 47 members who each named the most distant place they had visited. A discussion took place regarding help with difficult jobs around the homes of seniors. Help with tj,rese is available through the Student{ Employment Office in Goderich, 524-2744 or the Town and Country Homemakers in Wingham, 357-3222. A bus trip to the Far- mer's Market in Kit- chener, with lunch at Elmira and shopping in Elora was planned and Wednesday, June 13 was the date chosen to go. Those present, wishing to go signed a roster but there are still seats available. More in- formation on the trip will be given at future meetings. Ed Johns reminded the group that Bell Canada Chancellors praised Wesley -Willis Church rang with music and laughter on April 21 and 22 when The Chancellors returned for their third visit. The Chancellors, a fifty -voice choir with a 10 -,piece accompanying band are from Central United Church, Weston. The Saturday night concert, attended by over 200, got off to a rousing start with "There's A Meeting Here Tonight". The audience was taken through many moods with songs of love, faith, comedy and national pride. The very moving finale was from Jesus Christ Superstar. The majority of their musicalselections are arranged by general director, Reverend Paul Field - fondly called "Skip" by The Chancellors. Mary Watts, a favourite with the Clinton audiences, capably conducted the concerts. The celebration of worship Sunday morning was entirely conducted in music, with participation from the congregationbf over 400. It was a most meaningful experience and ended in a moving benediction "Friends, I will Remember You, Think of you, pray for you — Truly the feeling was of close friendship after spending another brief time together. Moira Couper NDP INFORMATION CENTRE HURON -BRUCE - PHONE 482-3208 565-2522 Publishd by the official agentfor Moira C°uPer neYnold ti would be holding an open house tour at the Clinton vilice on Thursday, April Mrs. Grigg told the Radars about the Zone 8 spring rally on May 1. Registration is $1, at 10 a.m. a noon lunch will be provided. Mrs. Grigg urged as many as possible to attend and noted that anyone needing transportation could telephone her. The social committee for May 2 will be Ernie and Bernice Brown, Jean McEwen and Beatrice Young. After a short poem, read by Mrs. Grigg, and a song, the business portion of the meeting was closed. The social committee, Elmer and Mary Trick, Fannie Lobb and Lenore Sutherland then took charge. Wat Webster entertained with mouth organ n7usic, ac- companied by his daughter Margery on tape. Mr. Trick played two piano solos in his usual fine style and Mrs. Trick then gave a comic monologue. The high prizes for progressive euchre were won by Minlue Rumba!! and Rachael Johnston and the low prizes were won by Esther Kendall and Goldie Rutledge. A delicious lunch and social time ended a happy evening. Fourteen young people recently joined the Lon- desboro United Church in a special confirmation ceremony. The new members of the church are, front row, left to right, Dianne Bromley, Sharon Thompson, Nancy Fothergill, Brenda Millar, Christine Carter, Susan Jamieson and Joan Mason. Back row, Carol Cartwright, Kevin Fothergill, Chris Roberts, Robert Thompson, Londesboro minister Rev. Stan McDonald, Mark Mitchell, Donald Reid and Rose Mason. . Local sororities to horror founder Beta Sigma Phi, a social, cultural and service organization for women, plans the celebration of the 48th anniversary of its founding. Beta Sigma Phi is the largest women's sorority in the world. Celebrations will take place in the 30 countries in which the organization's 250,000 members in over 12,000 chapters exist. The organization is, non'- political on'political and non- sectarian. The keynote to Beta Sigma. Phi is friendship. Chapters of five dif- ferent degrees meet the growing needs of various age groups. Members are active in small chapter groups. Each chapter adapts the plans for social civic, service and cultural activities ‘to fit the interests of its members. -When Beta Sigma Phi events or civic endeavors are larger than one chapter can plan alone, all chapters in a city or area may combine their strength. There are state conventions each year Church plans to rebuild The Exeter Times - Advocate reported that members of the Zion Lutheran Church in Dashwood plan to rebuild the church which was destroyed by fire' just weeks ago. At a church council meeting last week the congregation wasted no time and the decision was unanimous to re, construct the church. Volunteers from, the congregation are beginning a clean-up campaign this week. The snowmobile shack is being moved onto the church property to serve as an office, and rneetings of the ladies' groups will be held in homes of the members. Toc Alpha growing TOC ALPHA, the youth section of Alcohol and Drug Concerns, Inc., as of January 1, 1979, has expanded to Southeastern Manitoba. A local group has started up in Beausejour (north east of Winnipeg) and several more are expected to start up in the near future in Manitoba. TOC ALPHA now' consists of twelve regions stretching from Sarnia in the south to Ottawa in the east and now Beausejour in the west. TOC ALPHA is Wingham Memorials • Guaranteed Granite • Cemetery Lettering • Buy Direct and save Commissions. BUS. PHONE 347-1910 t/ RES. 357-1015 Blyth Third Annual CRUSADE Speaker: Rev. Wesley Oak King Street United, Lon- don. Former Pulp and Paper Mill Labourer and Businessman. at Blyth Memorial Hall Sunday -Tuesday April 29, 30, May 1 HYMN SING: Beginning at 7:45 p.m. MASS CHOIR PLUS SPECIAL MUSIC COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS Arranged by Blyth Inter -Church Fellowship organized and run by youth for youth. It provides a place where young people can enjoy themselves without the peer pressure of having to use alcohol or drugs for a good time. TOC ALPHA runs conferences, dan- ce's, workshops, camps and canoe trips all over Ontario and Southeastern Manitoba. which any member may attend. Internationally, the chapters have created several special funds: the 'International Loan Fund, through which members help one another; the International Endowment Fund, which has donated over $1 million to cancer research; cystic fibrosis, homes for un- derprivileged children, and many other causes; and the Exemplar Fund, which helps to support the Literacy Village in India; and a college scholarship fund for members or their sons or daughters: Outstanding projects and activities of the local chapters are: canvassing for March of Dimes and Arthritis; daffodil sales for the Cancer Society; donations to local hospitals, libraries etc., Santa's Court; food baskets to the needy; and the Blood Donor Clinic. The Founder's Day celebration on April 30, at Sugar Bush Inn, Bayfield, marks the 48th an- niversary of the founding. The organization was founded in Abilene, Kansas, by Mrs. Walter W. Ross. The anniversary will be observed by the six chapters of Tri County Council and by all other chapters around the world. The chapters are as follows: in Goderich - Beta Theta and XI Delta Epsilon; in Kincardine - Iota Gamma; in Clinton - Zeta Omega, and Xi Epsilon Beta; and in Mitchell - Theta Phi. Mary Marsh of Clinton is serving as chairman of the Founder's Day ac- tivities. The toast mistress for the evening is Michele Hansen. Many members are taking part in the program. Linda Mead has been selected for the honor of presenting a special message from the sorority's president. She has received the message from the International Office in Kansas City, Missouri. Awards will he presented to local members and out- standing members will he recognized. SUPERIOR MEMORIALS 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 THE GOOD GUYS WHEN IT COMES TO LOW PRICES! RIGHT GUARD SPRAY DEODORANT 150 mI. ONLY STAY FREE MINI PADS 30's ONLY WIZARD SPRAY AIR FRESHENER 6 OZ. SUNLIGHT SPRAY WINDOW CLEANER 20 OZ. ONLY 79 4 -f RIANG LE DIS C DU NT010 S8 The Square, GODERICH/Main Corner, CLINTON/Main Corner, SEAFORTH "OUT OF THIS WORLD SAVINGS RIGHT IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBOURHOOD" r,7 Zurich gets new fire truck in July The Zurich Citizens' News reported that the village council approved the Zurich and area fire board's request to pur- chase a new fire truck. The $46,846 vehicle will be delivered on July 1. Zurich will pay $14,522 of the total cost ur 31 per cent. Hay Township will pay 48 per cent and Stanley will pay 21. Zurich council, an- ticipating the purchase already have a fund esta.lished with $13,500 in it. TRUTH Most of us have heard of the Venus's flytrap. There are about 450 species of plants which depend in part oR the insect or animal prey which they are able to catch. Plants catch such things as insects, frogs, and small blr. ds. Underwater plants catch crustacea, . worms, and various kinds of larvae. Man prides himself on his ability to snare game or pests, but God is far ahead of men. A careful look at the pitcher plant, the sundew, Venus's flytrap and the bladderworts shows that when it comes to devising traps, man is all thumbs. God's greatest, wisest plan is the plan He has for saving people from sin with its consequences• of suffering, tears, sorrow, pain and all that robs people of joy. God is the One who wipes away tears. Revelation 21:4. The only way of true happiness is through Christ. He Is able to save to the uttermost (completely) all who come to God by Him. Hebrews 7:25. The book of Hebrews teaches the way of salvation through Christ's sacrifice. In chapter 10 verse 14 it says, "By one offering He has perfected forever those that are sanctified." The apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:8, "For by grace are ye saved through faith..." Are you saved? Clinton Area Believers Box 546-CLINTON �( Church Services ALL SERVICES ON DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH MINISTER: REV. R. NORMAN PICK, B.A. \ORGANIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. DORIS McKINLEY A. MUS. SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1979 11:00 a.m. Church School II:00 a.m. Public Worship of God SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Junior Choir WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE MINISTER JOHN S. OESTREICHER B.A. ORGANIST MISS CATHARINE POTTER B.R.E CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. WM. HEARN Anyone wishing a ride to church. Phone 482-9696 SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1979 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 Sunday School and Nursery 0 SERMON: "WHAT TIME IS IT?" Si HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH 0 9:45 a.m. Worship and Sunday School Ly SERMON: "WHAT TIME IS IT?" 0 Everyone Welcorn,, s�CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ii 0243 Princess St. E. 0 REV ARIE VANDEN BERG �� SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1979 y10 a.m. Rev. B.J. Haan 01 President of Dordt College(p.ow.a.1 0 yl 3 p.m. SERMON: "WE ARE NOT ALONE" sj sy LISTEN TO THE "BACK TO GOD HOUR" SUNDAYS �� sy AT 10 30 A M OVER CKNX RADIO f;l K1 Everyone Welcome sy 0 0 BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH 0 �y Holdinq Forth the Word of Life" Phil. 2 15 j 0 PASTOR Rev Les Stile, 565 2659 0 SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1979 �� 0 FAMITY BIBLE SCHOOL 10 A.M. 0 0 MORNING WORSHIP 11 A.M. 0 EVENING SERVICE 7 30 P.M. 0 0 0 k9 Young People's Friday, 8 p.m. 0 0 ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Ea 0 THE REV JAMES R. BROADFOOT, B A M DIV 0 s SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1979 o ki•SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER 0 10 A.M. CHILDREN'S SERVICE s� 0 "THE YEAR OF THE CHILD" 1 A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT ST. PAUL'S® ® CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 166 Victoria Street Pastor Wayne ® 9 45 a m Sunday School H ® 10 45 a.m Morning Worsnip 0 7 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 0 ALL WELCOME ® ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ® THE REV THOMAS A A DUKE CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST 0 S ® All Welcome 0 GUEST SPEAKER II a.m. Rev. Gabriel Cotnoir 7:30 p.m. Rev. Ivor Bodenham Lester s 0 SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1979 - 10 a m Worship Service 10 a rr Sunday School FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1979 MR EDWARD J ANDERSON PASTOR 10 a m Sunday School 11 15 a m Morning Worship 7 30 p.m. Special Musical Evening Everyone Welcome SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH James St., Clintr,n Phone 48? 9468 FR. TOM COLLINS SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1979 MASS SATURDAY 8 p.m. SUNDAY 11 a.m. CONFESSION SATURDAY 7 15 P M BUS FROM VANASTRI', Ali welcome s, 0 qu o o1' .I