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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-05-29, Page 21, 0 Over 175 people joined with the Huronic Rebekahs in Clinton on Friday night to help the ladies' group celebrate their 50th birthday. Along with a dinner served in the Ontario Street United Church guests" enjoyed a special birthday cake which was cut by' the Rebekah's Vice Grand Beverly Broadfoot and the Noble Grand Muriel Lockhart. (News -Record photo) It's `play bali"-! by Audrey Middleton At long last it's "Play Ball" time . at the new softball field in .Goderich township. At the Goderich township monthly recreation meeting on May 21 Gerry Ginn, parks sub -committee chair- man, outlined the final workload on the preparations of the softball field for playing. He spoke of the many hours of volunteer' work which have been donated to the effort, contributing to the installation of a backstop screen, steel fence posts and 160 feet of ' steel fencing-. Mr. Ginn also proposed that Lloyd Sowerby of Holmesville would kindly volunteer to fill the position of athletic,field managed His dties would include booking the games, turning on and off the lights and generally being in charge. A motion to accept the proposal was moved by. Jake Reder and Alice Porter which was carried - unanimously. Bev Orr also of the parks committee sub- mitted their suggested policy on the use of the park. This was approved as well. The athletic field policy and rules of the parks are as follows rent of the field will be $5 unlighted, and $10 lighted for out -of- township participants and township adults. Senior boys and girls sponsored by the town- ship will be given first priority bookings. Junior boys and girls will use daylight hours and township adults will be . given next priority. • Anyone else wishing the a diamond will be given it on first-come, first serve basis. The parks sub-committeewill oversee the general state of all township parks (grass, roads, outhouses etc.) and report all fin- dings to the rec board. A decision was made to have Mr. leder get prices and buy five picnic tables for the lakeside park and Walter Mclllwain agreed to continue looking for a carpenter to repair the vandalized park toilets. The program sub- committee represen- tatives, Doug Yeo and Hazel McCreath reported that the rec news letter had been mailed or hand delivered to all township homes during the past month. The softball ,groups are now registered and starting to play. The swimming program is scheduled for the first two weeks in 4 ...r July at Vanastra. However, the program sub -committee reported that they are concerned that There has been very little response for swimming registration. Last year 40 happy children rode the "swimming" bus to lessons completing a two weeks stint. A letter -from the Goderich Figure Skating Club was received about their late application to the rec board for a professional instructors grant. It was moved by Rebekahs hold 50th THE:CLINTO NEWS -RECORD, TBURSDAY, MAY 29, i.98 -PA0 2t irt.hday with ban Huron lc .R,e:be kah P,G«1V , No 10 school in. Goderich Lodge No, 306 celebrated` Three Clinton sisters Township and moved it to, their 50th 'birthday on presented a skit on a lot°purchased• frena` the May 23 with a banquet getting ready for the 50th late A. P. • Cudmo>re •on and" program.. in .the birthday...and ended, up � Princess. St. Ontario Street United with ,a song and dance. The Rebekahs had their Church in Clinton, Noble They were Willa Taylor, first meeting .in January Grand, Muriel Lockhart Mary Trick, P.N.G,r-and 1961 In the basement of welcomed all the guests Mary Grigg, P.D,D . the building. Later when and Chaplain Willa N. G, Muriel Lockhart ,, • renovations were nom - Taylor held a moment's • and V,0 Beverly pleted the meetings were silence in memory of the Broadfoot read several held in, the upstairs hall. late Mr. Bert Rowden, birthday, greetings from The basement is now husband of P;N.G. Otillie S e a f o r th, Hensall, used . as a recreation Rowden, Exeter, Brussels, and room. A turkey dinner was Goderich. Lodges and ' Through various fund then served by the Doug Centelon brought raising projects the U.C.W. of Ontario Street greetings "from the mortgage was paid off in Church and afterwards Oddfellows Lodge of , 1967 at a mortgage Sister Molly Cox con- Clinton. burning ceremony. That ducted a sing -sang. Best wishes were also was the year that Sister Elsie Van Riesen was Noble Grand. .G.P,, Three---S-i-sters�-ave been ' honored with the Degree of Chivalry; Sister Gertrude, Sutter, a charter member, who passed away in January of this year; Sister Mary Nediger and Sister Ethel McPherson. Two brothers have made a name for themselves and for the lodge in other branches of the order, Brother Benson Sutter as Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment • (1971-72) and Brother John Broadfoot, • as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ontario (1977- 78)�- A Past Grand's Club. was formed by the' late Sister Mabel Nickerson in invited to London to put becoming Sisters and 1948 and is still active. onRebekah othe R b Degree. e ah . g Brothers according to the The Oddfellow's and -MMar Lowe andTT ebek�aliConstitution:""" "Rebekahs hold an annual Mrs. Sara Stephenson of Of these charter church service each Brussels presented a members, two are still spring and provide grave markers for deceased members. They own "and loan free of charge,. wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and quad canes to those who need them in' the com- munity. The lodges of this area presented an eye testing machine to Huron County Health Unit in 1974, for use in area schools. Last fall a whirlpool bath was presented to Huronview, from -district lodges. They also°• support the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth program by sending a • 4 Vice -Grand Beverly brought by. Shirley Broadfoot introduced the Pollock, `P . D . D . P . , ead table' guests–and Benson Sutter- P also the 1980 officers of :John., Broadfoot, P.G.M. the lodge. Noble Grand and Ernie Chipchase. The Marion Rose of Seaforth evening closed with Cleta Lodge played a delightful Holland singing a solo. piano solo. - District Deputy Rebekah'sbeginning President - Jean Hen- In the fall of 1929 the derson brought greetings Goderich Rebekah from m Huron district No. Lodge, together with 23 and also from the Clinton Oddfellows began Rebekah Assembly. proceedings to institute a Mrs. Joyce Morgan and Rebekah' Lodge in Mrs. W. Brock of Exeter Clinton. presented a skit on Huronic Rebekah Recollections, - of times Lodge No. 306 - came into gone by. being January 31, 1930. P.D.D.P. • Mary Goderich lodge provided Nediger was the only the installing staff and charter member who was also brought their dollars able to be present and she for this - first meeting. gave some recollections Twenty-six.Clinton ladies of how the lodge began 50 and nine Clinton men years' ago. She told of one joined the Rebekah of the highlights - being Lodge that evening h urant Stirling, seconded W by Mr. Ginn that ac-- gr. cording to the township D clerk's advisability, if the R option is still open, the Pi rec. board„ apply for the p. grant to assist the club. of Township reeve, Lo Stirling, reported to the sa rec. board 'the council's a latest actions concerning El the new township hall. He • said three -plan proposals by are being .gudied, upon se which, one will be m decided -and built at the.. M opposite end of the , E property where the ha existing township shed by now stands. umorous skit. D.D.G.M.- living - Sister Mary ilf Caslick brought Nediger 'and Sister Amy eetings from Huron Heard. Both are still 'strict 8. Mrs. Isabel - members of this lodge. ogers, Hensall, played a The Lodge held their ano solo and Kay.Wise, meetings in the IOOF N.G. gave the history Hall above the former Huronic Rebekah P.U.C. building on the'' dge. Mrs. Joy Harrison corner of Albert and ng two lovely solos, Rattenbury Streets until ccompanied by Mrs. 1959, when the building da Snyder on the piano. was sold: The next few A draw on $50 was won months the meetings Cathy Lobb of Olinton; were held in the former cond prize, a hand- Orange. Hall. over the ade pijlow was won by Library, the Fish and argaret Cook, 'N. G. of Game Ia 1.1 .and the xeter and third prize, a BrucefieldiOOF Hall. ndmade doll was won In 1960 the Oddfellows John Broadfoot, and Rebekahs purchased Up! Up! And... well, not quite over. 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SATURDAY UNTIL 5 P.M. OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 5 P.M. .�\ �/ �I hf:j,»1�1� high School :student Item our county who has competed in a public speaking contest. This is. an expense free trip sponsored by the Rebekahs and Oddfejlows They also support "Horne!' at Barrie and the Ontario r- - .Eye,, Research Prograi=n. "I coneludin& Mrs. Wise said, "We want to pay tribute to all the members who have made such a tremendous contribution to. Huronic Rebekah Lodge in the Past 50 years;-- and wish this lodge continued success in the future"; ,- , Remember supper June by Bi the Deeves 'Many people were put, for a .car ride on Sunday, sdme with their children and - grandchildren. It seems that many enjoy stopping at Les Jervis' sanctuary to feed the ducks and • geese, deer and yak, 11r:: "7-61.Ws highland cow from Scotland is also getting her share of at- tention, along with her calf on the opposite side of the road. Mr. Jervis himself was out chatting with the people who were visiting at his pond. News and Notes Remember the annual ham supper at the Holmesville United Church on June 5. The meal will be served from 5 to 7 pm, so come and join the UCW in ,their annual feast. The baseball season is now , underway in, � Holmesville and on ,Sunday at 2 pm a slo- pitch ball match between the . Porter Hill Gun Clb and ,Holmesville will be Bring _ yourself ' a and enjoy the ac - held. chair tion Art Bell is still short of T -ball players. Call Art at 524-8037 if you wish to play. Church news On Sunday Morning Rev. John Oestreicher told the Sunday School children about the disciple Thomas, the doubter. The scripture was read by Irwin Tebbutt and Harold Yeo. and ,Jim Lobb received the offering. • Recently Jean Ginn,. representative ' to the Presbytery and Rev. Oestreicher attended a conference in London and last Sunday they gave a resume of the activities at the meeting. On June 1 the Sunday School service will be held. Rev: Stan McDonald from Hensall will be the guest sneaker. WI annual meeting Goderich Township's x`'Wom-en's Institute (WI) president Alice Porter chaired the annual meeting of the Huron West WI in Goderich on May 26. - At noon a lunch( -)n was served by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Goderich Legion. - Millie_,Dem,psey.told_n.f_ some of the -activities of the Goderich Township group and Mrs. Porter, Hazel McCreath and Bernice Mcllwain set up - a logo representing - the Y H.S. FORD co. Overhead Doors Sales & Service * RESIDENTIAL * INDUSTRIAL **COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC OPERATORS - PHONE: 482-3-821 CLINTON world membership; and flags of some of the 69 countries . where the group is active% They are voluntary' organizations that work together to raise the standard of living of rural - women. The. WI promotes frj. .hlit.,.-. _.a'nd- Amr, ' - derstanding and acts as a voice for country women in interntaional matters. 5 Hire a student. Susan Wallace . is plan- ning to -become a Registered Nurse's Assistant. 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