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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-06-14, Page 18PAGE 18—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1979 News from Londesboro By Dora Shobbrook United Church news Mrs. Wittich of Blyth was guest speaker on Sunday morning. Welcoming the wor- shippers were Margaret Taylor and Lorne Hunking, while the ushers were Laurel Duizer, Elizabeth Lawson, Leanne and Ann Marie Thurlow, organist was Louise McGregor with Ruth Shaddick, choir director. Choir anthem was "Jesus is the one", children's time was "Joy - Jesus, Others, You". Junior teacher was Florence Cartwright and Mrs. Wittich's message was mountain tops and valleys. Flowers in the church were in honour of the marriage of Judy Howatt and Ronald Irwin which was held in the church on Saturday. UCW members at- tending Brucefield UCW on Tuesday, June 5 were Margaret Whyte, Joan Whyte, Ella Jewitt and Margaret Taylor. UCW general meeting The UCW general meeting was held Monday, June 4 at 8 p.m. in the Sunday school rooms, when they en- tertained the Explorer girls, leaders and mothers. President Edythe Beacom opened the meeting with Gail Lear at the piano. • Scripture was read by Nona Pipe. Minutes were read by secretary Nona Pipe, and a thank -you card from June Fothergill for sending her and Florence Cartwright to Westminister weekend. Treasurer's report was given by Margaret Good - who said profit from the ham upper was $1,000. It was moved to send thank - you cards to the Burns ladies for the four lovely trays they donated. A committee of Margaret Whyte, Edythe Beacom and Betty Hulley to make a list of kitchen dishes and equipment. Induction of Rev. Scott to be June 27. Helen Lawson in- troduced the guest, Mrs. Evelyn Brown from Seaforth who had a large craft display made from cones of all sizes. She gave a version of Goldilocks and the three bears. She also had birds, an owl, reindeer, bears, rabbits, a Christmas tree and many others, and gave the Explorer girls some cones. She waS thanked by Audrey Thompson. Personals Mr. Danny Lear was admitted to Clinton Public Hospital last week. The community hopes for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen returned home on Friday night June 8 from a trip to B.C. and Alaska, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. George Nichol, Listowel. 'Whey flew to Vancouver then took the Princess Patricia cruise to Shagway and the trail of 98 train trip to Lake Bennett, returning to Vancouver by way of Junean, Prince Rupert and Alert Bay. Mrs. Alice Davidson honoured her mother Mrs. Fairey on her 83rd birthday' June 5, when a volunteer, and has been appointed to a staff position as ad- ministrative assistant within the CUSO organization. She will be situated for the next two years in the CUSO office at Juba, Sudan, Africa. Burns UCW meet Burns UCW met on Wednesday for dinner at the home of Hazel Reid. The losers in the copper contest provided the first course and winners, the dessert. Hazel Reid opened the meeting with the poem "The Gift of Friendship" and Joan Hoggarth led in prayer. Hazel introduced the special guests, Rev. and Mrs. W. Good of Blyth, who showed slides of Ecuador and told of their visit with missionaries, they also had a very interesting display of clothing 'and other articles. On behalf of the UCW, Beryl Reid thanked them and presented them with a gift. Mrs. Rice was in charge of the business and gave a reading. Margaret Taylor read the minutes of the last meeting, and the treasurer's report was given by Jean Leiper. A thank -you card and donation from Jean, Jim Jr. and Ken Scott and families. A donation to Londesboro church memorial fund- .in memory of Jim Scott was received from, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Forster, Palmerston., A thank -you was read from the Londesboro UCW ladies for trays placed in the kitchen of the church. It was moved number of friends called to send .$50 allocation. A request from Family_ to offer congratula,tionss.._,After thea meeting:�Ga and Cfiilrzfren'Sbry ces f$r `A social time was held summer camp resulted in and birthday cake was a•d•onation of $25, and -$25, ser ed ° w rs iven-to BVI g eneyetuiig UC summer camp. A letter announced June 18 a day for all UCW members to be held at UC camp at Menesetung - bring pot luck. lunch, beverage Will be sup- plied. House fire in Hullett An abandoned house south of Blyth was destroyed by fire Friday morning, June 1. The Blyth fire department saved the barn to the west of the house by keeping it watered down. A wind was carrying sparks and heat to the barn only a few yards away from the house. The farm had been abandoned for 10 to 15 years and had no hydro hookup. Roy Williamson, owner, had checked his cattle in the field around the house the night before and had not noticed anything wrong with the house, he said. The farm is , located Lot 1 con- cession 13, Hullett township. Cause of the fire is not yet determined. David Hill is named land registrar David Hill has been named l nd registrar for kluron County, the minister of consumer and commercial relations today announced. Frank Drea said that Mr. Hill, currently land registrar in Lindsay, will begin his job in the Goderich office in July. Mr. Hill, 35, has been with the ministry's property rights division since 1966 when he became senior deputy land registrar in Strat- ford. From 1973 to 1976 he was land registrar in Alexandria. The 65 land registry offices maintain records on real estate ownership across the pr,+ ilnce. Mr. Hill fteplaces Jim Lindsay idio t'ecently resigned. Missionary returns Miss Maxine Hunking left on Tuesday, June 12 for Sudan, Africa after spending three. weeks home leave with relatives and friends. Maxine has spent two years in India and seven years in Tanzania as a medical laboratory technologist with - the CUSO organization as a Salverda's team served tea and squares. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fothergill and family attended the Marks family reunion on Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ray Marks, Win- terbourne. Several from the community attended the annual Ball reunion on Sunday held at Balls Grove on the Baseline Road. Antiquers flock to Beattie estate sale Antique collectors from all over Ontario and the United States flocked to Seaforth on June 2 for the auction sale of Miss Ethel Beattie. The Huron Expositor reported that the collection of antiques, auctioned by Rathwell and Associates, came from the lifetime collection of Miss Beattie and her sister Florence, who operated an antique business from their High- way 8 home for many years. The exclusive sale undoubtedly brought in more higher' prices than were ever paid at Miss Beattie's shop. A 99 piece set of Bridal Wreath Limoge dishes went for $2,650. The top price for a of china was $470 satin glass biscuit piece for a jar. A ladies' oak roll top desk, with the original bill of sale for $12, sold at the auction tor $1,025. While bidding was high in some areas, the Expositor reported that bargains were to be found as well. Five assorted silver serving dishes were sold for $35 and a complete silver plate tea service set went for $45. Over 1,000 numbered lots were sold, with 110 lots sold an hour. The sale began at 9 am and ended about 6:20 pm. . Miss Beattie was satisfied with the results of the sale and she was greeted at the sale by a round of applause. The auctioneer's wife, Dawn Rathwell, who displayed the items, told the Expositor, "We've never sold such a selection of good antiques in all the years we've been auctioning." "We got a lot of com- pliments on the way it was set up. Security was super and not one thing was lost," she added. NOTICE CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. & Mrs. Glen Nott of Clinton, who were the Filter Queen distributors' grand prize winners. Mr. Nott's guess was '109." which made him the closest with 13' over the correct amount. Actual cash amount was '109.". Thanks' to everyone who participated. Many consolation prizes still to bo delivered. DANA COMPANY 44 WEST ST. GODERICH "Easy does it," signals a workman from Machan House Movers as part of the roof of a home at 146 Ontario Street in Clinton was lowered onto a flatbed truck in preparation for a•move to a lot on the Auburn Road, north of the North End Store. The rest of the house was pulled through town in a six -hour operation.(News-Record photo) Auburn news ... • from page 11 miller. The Pee Wees Pal mer st_on . on su.ne$.10. .t el. - to-Lon-d-esbopo The new president and the treasurer are plan- ning on attending. A campout will be held at Bayfield on July 13, 14 and 15. The Lions Club is going to sponsor Sherry Verbeek in the Heritage Birthday Girl Contest. It was announced that black top hats suitable for costumes are available from Lions Club mem- bers before June 29. The towers for the new ball lights are to be finished soon. Lottery tickets for this project are still on sale from any Auburn District Lions Club member. The Lions Club members thanked Mrs. Jim Schneider for the fine job of making banners for the club. Several members attended the Lions Club convention held in Niagara Falls. Two new road signs are to be installed soon. June 27 will be an executive meeting at the home of President Bud. The next meeting will be Ladies Night and will be a barbecue. BALL GAMES On June 4, Auburn Ladies defeated Blyth 22 to 12. Visiting Auburn, June 7, Summerhill also met defeat 14 to 7. Joanne Van Amersfoort finally made the big connection for her first home run. Stephanie Van Amersfoort's hot bat is still alive. June 25 the Auburn ladies are in Blyth and June 20 Auburn Midgets play in Ben - while the Londesboro Midgets play against Westfield in Auburn. Ralph Nivins and Pete Lovell will be coaching mixed Pee Wees, 13 and 14 year olds and under; Linda H-akkers will coach mixed Squirt 12 year olds and under. Brent Andrews will coach Tee -Ball for those young enough and not wanting to travel. Approximately one- half of the 'players have registered, due to the problems this has and will create the fee of $6 per travelling player and $2 per house league player is certainly now in effect. The midget boy or girl players will be asked to deposit $5 per Lions sweater returnable when the good sweater is turned in. The next meeting will be Thursday June 21 at 8:30 p.m. at the Ceramics by Bess Shop. The Auburn Ladies certainly have started their season well. They have played each of their opponents once winning all Jour games by a combined score of 105 runs for and 34 against. AUBURN WMS The Auburn Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society met for its June meeting at the home of Mrs. Roy Daer with the president Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson in charge. A report on the Huron Presbyterial was given --by Mrs. Eleanor Brad - nock and an invitation to attend the special meeting .at Goderich Knox Church on June 18 at 6:30 p.m. The offering was received by Mrs. Roy Daer and dedicated with prayer by Mrs. San- derson."--The an- w derson." The study was taken by Mrs. Sanderson Roll call was answered by a Bible verse con- taining the word - Father. Plans were made to hold the next meeting on July 11 at the home of Mrs. Frank Raithby. The devotional period will be in charge of Mrs. Roy Daer and the study will be in charge of Mrs. Frances Clark. Lunch" was served by Mrs. Roy Daer. VILLAGE NEWS The Auburn Trustees met • for their June meeting in the town hall with their chairman Warner Andrews presiding. The trustees were pleased with the new aluminum door installed and a lock will be placed on the new door. Mr. Andrews spoke of the resurfacing of the river hill and mentioned the storm sewers were installed and the grass has been cut on the hill and will be again before the end of June to prepare for Auburn's 125th bir- thday party. A new stop sign will also be placed at the hill. The new lights were discussed and plans were made to replace the venetian' blinds on the Turn to page 19. OPENING SATURDAY, JUNE 16 STRAWBERRO. ES .„ TO CArRLOW Pick Your Strawberries lENMILLER ACRES CHURCH Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday WEATHER PERMITTING BENMILLER • STORE 1'2 MILES NORTH OF BENMILLER THEN T 2 MILE EAST Bring Your .Own Con4ainers LIST N TO CKNX 12:45 P.M. DAILY k, 1 People peddle for ball The Canadiah Legion and Ladies Auxiliary of Hensall were in charge of a bike-a-thon on Sunday when a large crowd of adults and children participated to raise proceeds for the local ball diamond. Many participants made the 12 mile stretch, while the children made an excellent distance. Howard and Jean Smale were chairman and chairlady for the event. Following their return, they were treated to chocolate milk donated by Mock's Dairy, orange juice donated by Shaw's Dairy, and Pepsi by Tuckey > everages. The amount of money raised is not definite at time of printing, however around $2,000 should be realized. Queensway visitors Visitors at Queensway Nursing Home during the past week were: visiting with Mrs. Kendrick were Mrs. Beshart, Debbie, and Judy Kendrick and son Jeff, Mrs. Pete Durand, and Mrs. Kipfer. Mrs. Purdy and daughter Mrs. Weiburg visited with the former's husband, Le'n Purdy. Mrs. Rosa Harris visited with Morris Beaver. Visitors with Nelson Loghrin were Mrs. Klemke, Leo Boyle, Centralia, Jean Ogden, London, Dave Bishop, Stratford, Sim and Mary Roobad, who also visited several other residents. David Crich visited his father Wallie Crich; and Mr. Kats' of Exeter visited his daughter Aleeta Kats. town hall. The Clerk•was asked to r'i e a."Te lerT o Mayor Sanborn of Auburn, Michigan from the Trustee Board in- viting them to our bir- thday party and to take part in the parade. SOCIAL NEWS Mr......D:6>rlal.d•,• Young. attended the annual meeting of the Ontario Association of Coun- selling and Attendance Services at King's College, London, last wegk. A Community Choir is planned to lead the singing at the Open -Air Church Service to be held on Sunday July 1 at 11 a.m. Mrs. Florence Wightman has called a practise on Sunday evening at 8 p.m. in the Rev. Keith Gonyou of Exeter conducted the church service, and the Hensall United Church Ladies entertained the residents with bingo and music. The bowling score for the week was Neil Regan with 126 and Aleeta Kats with 90 score. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoy attended the wed- ding of Miss Rowen McCurdy and Donald Fraser in Pembroke on Saturday, Mr. Burt Coleman of London spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Gladys Coleman and brotheIvan. Guaranteed Investment Certificates Income Averaging Certificates R.R.Sp• .P. Competitive Rates FOR APPOINTMENT PHONE LAWRENCE BEANE RR 1, Brucefield 482-9�b0 r$pres•nlinp a major truce company • Financial assistance • Management counselling (CASE) • Management training • Information onover g nment programs for business Can we help you? See our Representative RANDY BROWN at: Parker House Motel, Clinton 3rd.Thursday of each month On" (Next Visit: JUNE 21) C FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK (Branch Office Address) For prior information call 271-5650 (collect) or write 1036 Ontario St. TRIANGLE'S SUPER GIFTS FOR YOUR SUPER DAD! PIPE TOBACCO 2 1.5 oz. 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