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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-05-29, Page 14P GE 1 Edward Craig,Of LUC OA formally of Qintona passed away in ClintonPublic Hospital �M22,1Q$d'at the e of 80, He was born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland on .May.. 28, 1899.. . He cane to a Canada 1929 * and.settled' in Goderich TownsiuP until 10484 He laecame a tnernber of the. Clinton. Police Force in 1950, and then.became caretaker of Clinton .Cemetery until he retired»u ; . • I•Ie•was predeceased by his wife IVIargaret Bar- clay. He, is survived by his children Albert of Bayfield, Sam ' of Lucan, Eileen (Mros. Howard Johnson) of Clinton, and Andrew of London; also 144 gee dultildren-and-20,--.- gre at -grandchildren ; also two brothers, William and Robert, both of Northern Ireland. Funeral services were held at Ball Funeral Home, Clinton with the Reverend John Oestreicher officiating. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Robert, Edward, and Sam. Craig of London, Tom Craig •of Clinton, David Rose of London, and David Johnson, Goderich. ' Flower bearers were Gordon Cote of Port Colborne, William Muney of Clinton, and Gary. Meluin, of London. (Mrs. Sohn Mannin of -Blyth, and .14:010,(M)rss. Edward Wise) of Clinton; also 10 gr. andehildren and fire great-grandchildren He warpredeceased by one son, Robert, in, in- fancy; and tWo brothers,. The funeral:washeid on May 4, 1980 at Ball Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. ,Ianzea Broadfoot .conducting the 'service. Interment was in Clinton Cemetery. Pallbearers '1W,ere grandsons Cameron Manning, London, Murray- Manning,- .y M g,- Blyth►. Brian; Manning, Blyth, Stewart Wise, Bayfield, Charles Wise, Clinton, and nephew Frank Rowden, London. Bearing flowers were Harold Tyndall, Clinton, William Batkin of RR 3, e1intont -Chris--Cowazr of RR 1, Auburn and Rob Elliot, Goderich. John R.G. Butler John (Jack) Robert George Butler, of 32 Albert Street, Mitchell, died at his home on May 13, 1980 at the age of 60. Mr. Butler was born in Wingham on November 19, 1920 to John 'and Elizabeth Butler and he lived in Clinton before moving to Mitchell 38 years ago. Mr. Butler was - em- ployed as a typesetter for the Mitchell Advocate for many years. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and a past member of the church choir, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128. He --is survived -by' 'his" wife, the former Tillie Fowler and three -daughters, Carol Stacey, Stratford, (Linda) Mrs. Frank Cook and Leta, both of Mitchell; six grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd of Clinton and one sister, (Audrey) Mrs. Harvey Charter of Owen Sound. Mr. Butler rested at the Heath -Leslie Funeral Home where the funeral service was held on May 16. The • 'Reverend Wallace Murray of- ficiated and interment was in Knox Presbyterian Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Dalton, Jim Mabb, Bill Knechtel, Jim Hen- derson, Austin Burgess and Charles Robertson. FIoral tributes - were carried by his six grandchildren, Star and Bob Stacey, Lori, Tammy, Frankie, and Scott Cook. RobertEilber Rowden Robert E11 er Rowden, of 97 Joseph Street, Clinton, died on May 21, 1980 in Clinton Public Hospital-attheof 81. `- He was born in Goderich Township on March 28, 1899 to William and 'Jennie Rowden. He attended school at SS No. 11, Goderich Township and Clinton High School and in 1917 joined ' the RAF. He spent the major part of his life farming in Goderich Township until 1958. . Mr. Rowden was married on September 1, 1926 -in Artemesia Township in Grey County to Martha • Attilie Lockhart and is survived by her. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Middleton, treasurer of SS No. 9 school board in Goderich Township, past • Noble Grand of Oddfellow Lodge No.83 in Clinton, and a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clinton since 1958. • Mr. Rowden is survived by two daughters. Muriel N. s Joan Axlen, Registered Nurse iron Victoria Hospital in " London spoke on her missionary work in India at the Canadian Council csarom. roflveW Bingo was played in the auditorium on Friday afternoon; At the Sunday morning service the choir sang .ai spbcial number 'and next Sunday, the service will be led by Mr. Darrell, Harvey McDowell Photo) • • Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Meidinger Wedat Boniface Baskets of spring flowers provided the setting for a wedding at St. Boniface Church in Zurich on April 26 which united in marriage Wendy Lee Gibbing and Daniel Gerard Meidinger. The bride . is the daughter of Harold and Lois Gibbings of Clinton and the groom is the son of Stephen and Patricia Meidinger of Zurich. The Reverend P.F. • Mooney officiated at -the - double ring ceremony. Mr -s, Tillie Rau was organist an -d Donna and Carolyn Miller sang during the ceremony. • - The bride was gowned in a floor -length, chiffon dress which featured •a wedding band collar, choir boy sleeves and was trimmed with guipre lace appliques. A cathedral train._lel.l from anaatural waitline, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses and daisies mixed with baby's breath. Kathy Wubs of RR 2 Bayfield, a friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. She wore a mint green formal dress and carried a basket with yellow roses, daisies and delphiniums. Lynne Davies of London, sister of the bride, Rosemary Meidinger of Zurich, sister of the groom, and Donna Riddell, of Lon- don, friend of the bride were the bridesmaids. The flowergirl was Aimee Anderson of London, cousin of the groorh, while the ringbearer was Danny Gibbings, of Clinton, nephew of the bride. Ron .Meidinger of Zurich, brother of the groom was best man. Ushers were Steven Gibbings, of Clinton, brother r he of the bride, and Danny Overholt of London. and Marvin Bower of Exeter, friends of the grown. Following the ceremony, the wedding dinner and reception was held at the Hensall Arena. The couple have made their new home in Kit- chener. Prior to the wedding, the bride was honored at a number of showers. Friends and neighbours attended a shower organized by Bernice Brown and ,.Ruth Buf- fingd, while the bride's aunt, Joyce Van Riesen, assisted by Julie and Louise Gibbings, held another for relatives and friends. Co-workers of the bride at London Life also helda shower. Also a Zurich community shower was held by the groom's sisters, Rosemary, Lou and Mary Jo 'Pickets available for Wintario Show It was announced at the regular meeting of the Golden Radar Club held May 21 that Wintario is coming to Clinton June 26 and 200 will be available for Senior Citizens in this area. Ed Johns reported that Mary Burkhart had contacted him con- cerning the bus trip to A Little Bit of Heaven, Muskoka in September and anyone interested, please contact Ed Johns at482-9617. Half of the bus is being reserved for Golden Radars. It was decided 30 to 40 members would plan on' going to Huronview on June 19 for the afternoon and supper during Senior Citizens' Week. Leila Johnston, reporting for flowers and cards, has sent car- nations to Iva Boyes, M. Bushy, V�Iola Nelson and a get -well card to• Mary Ross. Cards of sympathy were sent to. Florence Routzon; Esther Moffat, 1f 7(1 � f OODWORKS MANUFACTURING INC. Hazel Dowson and Vi Lampman who lost family members by death. Gladys Hoggarth won a lovely African violet which was the door prize, drawn by Mary Claremont of Goderich. A minute of silence was observed for the late Bert Rowden, a valued member who will be greatly missed. Ruth Shaddick and Lorene Sutherland served lunch and George Rumball and Cecilia Edgar conducted- the progressive euchre. High prizes were won by Florence Routzon and Percy Gibbings and the low prize winners were -Rachel Johnston and Ella Stevens. They had a very in- teresting talk and saw slides on the work on Huron Day Centre for the Homebound by Rosemary Armstrong, co-ordinator. Residents are reminded of Senior Citizens' Week. The start -Q€•°Senf oar-eitizenseek--r will be the Father's Day Sunday morning service when Rev. Wittick will have° his Junior Choir presenting the story of Noah. For Senior Citizens Week ' June 15 - 21 everyone is invited to come and visit at Huronview. Mr. Dick Roorda conducted a service on Sunday evening. Tiger Dunlop ,Women's Institute came to Huronview on Wed- nesday afternoon to help those who had birthdays in May to celebrate. Mrs. Marie Buchanan the president opened the program followed 1>y Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Kloeze who gave a musical presentation. Lending_ g_ a. --hand .in .the program was our own Frank -Bissett and Jim Ruddock. After the community sing, happy birthday was sung to the May birthdays and potted plants were given to the ladies as gifts, and to the men a gift wrapped box. Refreshments were served to the residents at the close. Staff went to a workshop in Cambridge on Thursday at Fairview Centre.! Thursday af- ternoon Mts. Prouty held Bible Study in the chapel. Sympathy is expressed to the families of Viola Ryan and Pearl Adler. . q SUPERIOR MEMORIAL5 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 • Custom Designed Wood Products PIKKITCHEN CABINETS, VANITIES AND ACCESSORIES FREE CUTTING BOARD & KNIFE RACK on orders taken before June 5 , For Free Estimates, call 482-3822 or visit our shop at Sth and Halifax, Vanastra "DESIGN AND BUILD WITH PINE" of the Blind's (CCB) Bluewater Club .meeting; in Clinton on May 2Q. Through ..a slide presentation Joan told about how she went to a Jesuit Mission in ,India. near Darjeeling. This mission was started many gears R,go by Bob Mittleholtz of Zurich,., Club . members heard about Joan's 10 weeks of experience" ' as, a missionary helper and how love and -nourish- ment could turn the poor, underprivileged orphans into happy children,s There is also a leper colony connected With the mission where medicine is badly needed. Due to the fact that Darjeeling is under Communist regime the' girls .lied to leave and "they went to Calcutta. where the great floods had left many homeless. There ,the missionaries made useof their professions essions by giving shots ` • or cholera and other diseases. Also at the . meeting Helen Sootheran reported. on the CCB conference which, she and Doris Batluin attended in -Oshawa. There were 8$ • Clinton Wdth.en s Institute met Thursday May 22. The president " Mrs. M. Batkrn opened the meeting and read a poem "Gardens don't Llappen". The topic was agriculture and Canadian. Industries and Mrs, May Gibson introduced the dairy queen, Miss. Susan Zielman ' Who showed a ear nurse spea Twenty-two ladies joined for the May 10 meeting of the Wesley Willis UCW afternoon meeting. Mary Sutter was guest. She spoke of the research program which she is taking part in for the study of ,prevention, of strokes. Under the care of Dr., Barnett and his 'team of neurologists at University Hospital in London. She told the ladies of the treatments she has had since having a warning of pending stroke. The sym- ptom was a lack of feeling in her -leg. The leader Clete McGregor led the business part of the meeting. She read the report of the recom- mendations coming from the Executive meeting. She reminded the ladies of Brucefield Visiting Day on_ June 3 and anyone who would like to go is to be- at church by 1:30 p.m. There's a special day at Camp Bimini on June 9. Two ladies had birthdays - Marian Carter and Leona Holland, President of the U.C.W., Norma Grigg spoke of the supper meeting for all ladies of the church. It is pot uck style on Japanese theme June 4. -..Eleanor. °Fisher presided -at -the -piano -for' a familiar ymn and Cleta's worship was from Phillipines and ' ean.Livermore'slgroup served tea. 1 • J iiz, clubs represented from across Ontario atg: the conference. Everyone enjoyed lunch served by the �ladies e of the Christian Reform Church, Mrs. Gredanus and Mrs. 'i maze. I meeting news. film "Milk from, cow' to carton". Mrs.Leona Holland read the minutes. o. f the last meeting. The roll call was answered by giving a way, of preparing food from the freezer. Mrs. B. -Sootheran gave the card report, and the W.I. was sorry to hear that Mrs. C. Nelson is in the hospital. Canadian i egio . in G • .. oderich, iVlay 26, . \‘...� A motion was made tO invite Mrs. H. Hiepler to be guest speaker at ,the 75th anniversary dinner. The meeting closed with God save the queen and unch was served by Mrs. Daisy Holland and Mrs. Alice Lawson.' The W.I. has offered assistance to cemetery board _to have the pillars at the entrance repaired. Mrs. May Gibson had an article on the first crop' of peanuts to be grown in Ontario. A shelling plant being built is capable of handling the production. There will be 300 acres grown this summer. About 10 members intend to go to West Huron district annual which is being held at the • Guaranteed Granite • Cemetery Lettering • Buy Direct and save Commissions BUS. PHONE 347-1910 RES. 357.1.01-5 MONUMENTS MARKERS - CEMETERY LETTERING MONUMENT CLEANING & REPAIR DON DENOMME AREA REPRESENTATIVE • FQR AN APPOINTMENT ANYTIME T. PRYDE & SON LTD. BUSINESS EST. 1920 Church Services ANGLICAN ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT, B.A., M. DIV. SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1980 TRINITY SUNDAY 10 a.m. Morning Prayer SERMON: "I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD" The Oddfellows and Rebekah Lodges will.join us for this morning's service A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT ST. PAUL'S BAPTIST BAYFIELD-BAPTIST CHURCH "Holding Forth the Word of Life" Phil. 2:15 PASTOR: Rev. Les. Shiel 565-2659 SUNDAY: 10 A.M. FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL .11:00 a.m. Devotional Service 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Bible Teaching Service ei You and Your Family are Welcome 19 this Bib! Believing Fundamental! Baptist Church. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1980 MR. EDWARD J. ANDERSON PASTOR 10 a.m. Sunday School 11:15,a.m. Morning Worship Everyone Welcome CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 243 Princess St., E. REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG B.D., Th.M. SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1980 10 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Worship Service REV. B. J. HAAN AT BOTH SERVICES All Visitors Welcome CATHOLIC SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH James St., Clinton Phone 482-9468 SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1980 FATHER J. HARDY MASS SATURDAY 8 p.m. 2 P.M. BLESSING OF SCHOOL CONFESSION SATURDAY 705 P.M. BUS FROM VANASTRA All Services On PENTECOSTAL CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 166 Victoria Street Pastor: Wayne Lester 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 1:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ALL WELCOME - PRESBYTERIAN T. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THE REV. THOMAS A.A. DUKE CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST SUNDAY, JUNE .1, 1980 10 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 10 o.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL ALL WELCOME Ontario Street United Church -AO Ontario St., Clinton, Ont. minister: Rev. R. Norman Pick Organist: Mrs. Doris McKinley SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1980 1st Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 AA"( CHURCH SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. PUBLIC W ORSHIP Jr. Choir sings.Dedication of new Jr. Choir gowns WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH 1 PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE MINISTER JOkN. S. OESTREICHER B.A. B.R.E. ORGANIST MISS CATHARINE POTTER CHOIRDIRECTOR MRS. WM. HEARN SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1980 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Sermon: moo a.m. Worship Service by REV. STAN McDONALD, HENSALL Music by Primary and Senior Choirs HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH 9:45 a.m. Worship and Sunday School SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY Sermon: BY REV. STAN McDONALD, HENSALL Daylight Saving Time 41),