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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-12-20, Page 9la a Iild t M. Payne A bountiful Christmas pot -fuck turkey supper was thoroughly enjoyed by . over 50 seniors, members of the Three Links Senior Citizens Club of Hensall, on Tuesday, evening, December 11 The • cors enjoy pot luck tur evening was cbmpleted by singing carols, a reading by Mrs. Harold Parker and an inspiring ,address by Rev. Stan McDonald. Henry Adkins favoured with two pieces on the mouthorgan and Mrs. Carl Payne sang a Christmas number, "The friendly beasts." Mrs. Bertha McGregor conducted the business, welcoming all present. In the correspondence, two invitations were received, one from the kinsmen of Hensall and District, inviting all to a gathering in the public school on the evening of MAKE IT A CAMPBELL'S Your friendship adds to the variety and spice of our life. So we extend greetings of the season and thanks to you all. December ' 18 (any wishing transportation to contact Bevan Bonthron by 5 p.m.) and another from Kippen East Women's Institute to a noon dinner on January 16; names to be in to secretary Mrs, Irene Davis by January 9. Winter trips for Seniors are being arranged; literature, available from Mrs. Davis. Several copies of "Voice" were distributed" and with unanimous support it was decided to become a "Star" club in U.S.C.O. A donation will be made towards the arena fund. The zone eight Spring Rally will be held in Hensall at the United Church on Wednesday, April 30. Mrs. McGregor wished all a Very Merry Christmas. Decorations in the hall were much admired and all who had helped in any way towards the success of theevening were warmly thanked. Rev. McDonald was presented with a small gift by Mrs. McGregor. Hostesses were Mrs. Gertie Moir, Mrs. Ruby Bell and Mrs. Irene Davis assisted by the executive and entertainment was arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Payne and Mrs. Bertha McGregor. Women's Institute The Christmas meeting of the Hensall Women's Institute was held in the Fellowship Hall or the United Church on Wednesday, December 12 with the past president, Mrs. Carl Payne, in the. chair. A letter from Miss Brenda Kisyk, assistant home economist, told of her pending transfer to the West and the group decided to send a card expressing our good wishes and thanks for her interest while in Huron County. It was also decided to donate "to the church both for the privilege of holding the 4-H meetings there and for holding our monthly meetings at the church. An important �. ;.::;.;;:..•. •,.� HOLIDAY HOURS: Tues., .Dec. 25 - CLOSED fl 'Wed.., Dec. 26 - CLOSED Thurs. - Sat. Dec. 27 - 29 = REGULAR HOURS Mon., Dec. 31 - REGULAR HOURS Tues., Jan. 1 - CLOSED 7 9 Wed., Jan. 2 CLOSED ' Don't miss the last draw! DECEMBER 22-100. item discussed -was the date of. the January meeting, which is to be January 15, a Tuesday, instead of the usual second Wednesday. All members please make a note of this. Mrs. Cliff Britton and Mrs, John Skea were in charge of the program which opened with all singing, "0 Come, All Ye Faithful", "Joy fo the World" and "0 Little Town of Bethlehem". Mrs. Elizabeth Riley gave a reading, "The Message of . Christmas" and then Mrs. Eric' Luther and Mrs. Cliff Britton sang a beautiful duet, "Star of the East". Following that, Mrs. John Skea read "Christmas in America" and then Mrs. Cliff Britton read the story of the Christmas Rose of Saint Agnes and how it came to be adopted for Christmas. To finish the evening, two more carols were sung, "The First Noel" and "Silent Night". Mrs. Payne closed the meeting and then Christmas .. lunch was served by hostess, Mrs. Carl Payne and com- mittee, Mrs. William Rogerson, Miss Greta Laramie, and Mrs. Annie Reid. Only 13 members were present for the meeting - it is hoped that 1980 will see more members coming out to the meetings. Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism and special music featuring soloist Miss Elizabeth Schwarz of Waterloo highlighted the morning service at Hensall United Church on Sunday, December. 16. The service, conducted by Rev. Stan C. McDonald saw Carrie Elizabeth Stuart and Ryan David Stuart nne: reseated for baptism by their parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Harry Stuart - of Exeter with witnesses Peter McLeod and Vickie Skrabek, closing the ceremony with a solo by Mrs. Marianne McCaf- frey, ' `Our Father, by whose name". • Miss Schwarz, who has a beautifully dear 'soprano voice, sang ' "W iegenlied" . at the beginning of the service and "0, Divine Redeemer" by Gounod following the sermon and closed the service with ' "Bring to the Lord God" by Schutz. She also gave a beautiful solo, "Let There be Peace on Earth" first on the flute and then sang the words, accompanying herself on the guitar The third Advent candle was lit by Stephen Gerstenkorn Last column This will be my last column. It has been a pleasure to write the news for the last five years, and to serve you in this small capacity. Jordie Smith of London has been spending the weekend with his grandparents, Mrs and Mrs. Jack Smith. Mr. and Mrs. George. Lockwood of Mesa Arizona are spending the Christmas holiday season with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Elder. On Friday, Mr. Oliver Bedard of. Sarnia, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Oesch while on Sunday they were visited by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Glavin and boys of Mount Carmel. Sandra McKay, Joann Pepper, JoAnn Smale and Linda Zwaan all obtained County Honors at the 4-H Achievement Day held at Seaforth Public School on Wed- nesday, Dec. 12. CLINTON NEWS:RECORP, THURSDAY, PE'+CEA BER Q,1979- PAQE 9 G. Thompson & SONS LTD. a a a a HENSALL 262-2527 . MITCHELL 348-8433 GRANTON 225-2360 g �4ics•�.�s•.�a ��s•�a•�a,?�a.�a.A�sri�a.�a �Gs..�s.�;a•�aai�s.�s•�.�s saa Ams �.��ca aha �ea� Wishing you everything bright and beautiful in this and all seasons. We prize your continuing friendship and say `thanks." 774, May the serenity of Christmas find and keep you content. May every day of this joyful season be filled with joy...abundant in peace...rich in brotherhood. To all the cherished patrons we serve...our warmest gratitude From All Your friends of LL- COmOPERATIVE • "Serving Huron County shtca 1967„ STREET, tilhiTON (JUSIY 000-1#.i., NO. " ^ SOUTH) 482. '438