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Clinton News-Record, 1980-12-24, Page 48Nearly 400. people packed Wesley -Willis United Church last Sunday to say good-bye the Oestreicher family. Rev. Oestreicher was presented with a couple of Ti -Cat souvenirs, while Jonathon and Jeffrey got hockey sticks and mom Marilyn got a hockey touque in the after church ceremony. The family also received a beautiful grandfather clock. (James Fitzgerald photo) Hullett Township native dies Percy John Gibbings A Hullett Township native, and lifetime area resident, Percy John Gibbings, died in Clinton Public Hospital on December 24. He was 77 years old. Well known town businessman dies. William Norman Counter A well-known Clinton businessman and long- time member of the Clinton community, William Norman Counter, died in Clinton hospital on December 21. He was 76 years old. Mr. Counter was born on June 17, 1904 to Willian and Louise Counter in Seaforth, He attended school in Clinton and in. 1938 was married° to the former Madeline Van Horne. The couple continued to .make their home in Clinton were Mr. Counter operated ` a jewelry business for 32 years. He was also in charge of the Humane Society for the Clinton area, was a member ';'of the Credit' Committee of the Credit - Union and served on the board of management from St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clinton. Mr. Counter was also a member of the Odd - fellows Lodge 83 in Clinton for 52 years. Victoria Anne Linton Victoria Anne, the 'infant daughter of Bruce and Nancy Linton of 31 Regina St., Vanastra died on • Wednesday, December 7. She was 4 .months old. o• She was the dear sister of Scott, Rosemary and Robbin and the grand- daughter to Mr. and Mrs. -Walter Linton* of Stirond and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dean of Drayton. Funeral services were held from the Beattie Funeral Home in Clinton on Decembe=r 20, with Peter Mantel of the Vanastra Christian Church officiating. Interment followed in the Clinton Cemetery. SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABIIJSHED- ' OVER 50 YEARS • CLINTON SEAFORTH Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street CLINTON 482.9441 .00DERItt AREA4 a Representative ROBERT McCALLUM' 11 Cambria Road GOD RICH 5241345 Mr. Counter is survived by his wife and two children Mrs. Kenneth (Calista.) McNairn of RR 1, Clinton and George of London. He is also sur- vived by four grand- children and was predeceased by his parents and a brother Morley. The Beattie Funeral Home arranged the funeral service which was held at St. Paul's Church on. December 23. Rev. Robert Crocker officiated at the service and interment followed at the Clinton Cemetery. The pallbearers were William Nediger, Ronald Van Horne, William Counter, Douglas Bundy, Gerald Flynn' and David Counter. Gibbings was,born in Hullett to John' and Mary Gibbings and at- tended S.S. No. 5 Hullett. He wasmarried on November 3, 1926 toVera Shobbrook and the couple continued to live in Londesboro were M. Gibbings farmed. Later they rrioved to Clinton and resided at 61 East Street. Mr. Gibbings was a member of the Ontario Street United Church in Clinton and served as an honorary elder there. Along with his wife, he is survived by three children, William of RR 1, Clinton: Mrs• John (Dors) Andrews of RR 1, Ailsa \Craig and Robert of RR 1, Clinton. He is survived by 11 grand- children, three great grandchildren, one sister Evelyn Tasker of Stratford and a brother Warren of Clinton. Mr. Gibbings was predeceased by his., parents and one sister Flossie Tasker. • Funeral services were held on December 28 at Ball's Funeral Home in Clinton. Rev. Norman Pick, assisted by ' Rev. Donald Snell of . Kit- chener, led in the service and interment followed at the CIinton Cemetery. Vanastra School pupils visit Huronview We had a very special treat Thursday. morning, December 18- when the nursery school at Vanastra cameto visit the ladies on ground floor north. The childzren sang several Christmas selections and passed out soxne cookies that they had made, We hope that they will 'visit, again soon, Thursday afternoon, the annual . Christmas party for the residents was held in the auditorium. Axigus MacLennan, the prin- cipal r n-cipal from the Hullett Central School brought his grade .„lir, seven,' and, eight pupils to sing and play for us. These pupils were under the direction of Mrs. Susan Supeene. Fancy cookies and tea. made by the kitchen staff -.were served. Clinton lady dies Jenny Mary Wise At the age of 91, Jenny Mary Wise died in Clinton PuL1iG• H 3pital air December 24. A lifetime resident and native of the area, Mrs. Wise was born at Trick's Mill in Goderich Town- ship on June 26, 1889 to Levy Trick and the former Frances Jenkins. She lived with her family on the 16th concession of Goderich Township and attended S.S. No. 11 school. On August 29, 1914 she married William Wise and the couple made their home on the 11th con- cession of Goderich Township. Mrs. Wise was active in the community and was a member of St. Jari'res Anglican Church in Middleton, belonged to St. Paul's Anglican Guild in Clinton and served with ,the Mary Hastings Women's Institute. Mrs. Wise. was predeceased by her husband and is survived by four children Mrs. Alfred (Evelyn) Hudie of Clinton, Mrs. Robert (Muriel) Glen of RR 3, Clinton, Mrs. Lorne (Harriet) Tyndall of Clinton and George of RR 1, Severn Bridge. She is• also survived by a sister Mrs. Fred (Vera) Lawrence of Goderich, as well as 11 grandchildren and 11 great grand- rhildron W a. BAHA'I A WAY OF LIFE Love is the greatest force in all of creation and the cause of progress, joy. and everything that is constructive and conducive to human hap- piness and tranquility. This love when shared in family life assists° in raising peaceloving children and the building of a peaceful society. God is the source of this soul -refreshing love. • For more information: Please write P.O. Box 212 Phone 524-8905 482-3388 tti4xcvp.zxvxvmvxvxvxvmv=xvxvxvxv*vmmvxvxvii Have a [111t4t5t$8,51 to you For >�n is born in this day f the city pa°t, ' hich a Saytor, w .. _ is' Chris he Lord. 1 LUKE 2. 1 yM• aiida] Happy M New Year, vyVANASTRA HOME S`..._ _ tea,. 1 2 Miles South of Clinton on; Highway' No. 4 ReZgAVAVNZAV;*VAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAV,'"eVAVNUM4Z.0 our apologies! The above advertisement was scheduled to appear in our December 24 issue. Due to our oversight, it was missed. Our apologies to everyone at Vanastra Home Furnishings. Clinton news -record AVAVAVAVAIMMatliMmamtuMaktataMailoarmt 1 Duringthe Sunday morning: service,. December 21, , the residents were .favoured by a duet by Mrs. ,Elsie Henderson and Miss. Margaret McQueen, accompanied by Frank Bissett. Mrs. Henderson played her bells and Mr, Bissett played along' ale her accompanist. In two weeks there will be. communion. Sunday afternoon, the Lions Christmas Party was held in the auditorium. This par- ticular program each Christmas has been takin lace for the last Rev. Janes Broadfoot 50 years and welfind this conducted funeral ser- quite admirable. The vices at the Ball Funeral Master of CeLemonies Home in Clinton 6n December 29, and in- terment followed in the Clinton Cemetery. The pallbearers were Steven Tyndall of RR 4, Seaforth, Gordon Glen of RR 5, Clinton, Ronald Tyndall of RR 3, Clinton, John Hudie of Sarnia, Dan Wise of RR 3, Orillia and Robert Wise of R,1 4, Orillia. Joe Wise- of R:R 1, Severn Bridge was' Y the flower bearer. was Jim Stewart, ,who started the program, off by leading in some Christmas • carols. The Northside United Church Choirs presented A Christmas Story in words and song. These choirs were under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Whitmore and Mrs. Audrey McLlwairi. A beautiful violin solo was played by Ann Marie McQuaid. There was a MONUMENTS DNOM.ME'MARKERS - CEMETERY LETTERING MONUMENT LEANING& REPAIR DON AREA REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT ANYTIME Phone 524-6621 T. PRYDE & SON LTD. BUSINESS EST. 1920 I 11 visit by a very talented Santa Claus, whogave all the residents an. orange. Junday evening, 'Dick Roorda held a hymn sing. Accompanying Marie Flynn with their fiddles were . Stanley Hilien, Stewart McCall, and Warren Whitmore at Old Tyree Music on Monday afternoon, December 22. Debbie - Flynn Kindly brought her dance students,, Cathy Haw, Kerry • Cox, Cherilyn Bylsma, .Jennifer Tyn- dall, Merry Potter, Crystal Mothers', Jen- nifer Burt, Erin Cassidy, Jennifer Trelneer and Lisa Beatty to entertain the residents . by tap d-anng.- Santa dropped off an assortment of gayly wrapped gifts at our craft room door and we un- derstand we have the. Varna UCW to thank. C .a These donations. re,` ` always appreciated, N' Wingham Memorials rj • Guaranteed Granite • Cemetery 2 Lettering t • Buy Direct and save Commissions 2 BUS. PHONE 347.1910 REE.357.1015 - NEWTESTAMENT PRINCIPLES WORKING IN THE 20TH CENTURY Hank Gelling will be speaking at the FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHAPEL Maple Street -Clinton. SUNDAY, JANUARY 4: 11 am: "Introduction" 7 pm: "Necessity of the New Birth" SUNDAY, JANUARY 11: 11 am: "Baptism" 7 pm: "Necessity of the Word" EVERYONE WELCOME! Church Services ANGLICAN ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT, B.A., M. DIV. SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 19.81 Second Sunday After Christmas 11.30 a.m.. Morning Prayer Sunday School and Nursery -• Available During Morning Worship A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT ST PAU,L's BAPTIST BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH "Holding Forth the Word of Life" PhD. 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 You and your family are welcome in this Bible Believing Fundamental Baptist Church FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON d SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 1981. t. E 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. NEW YEAR'S EVE - 8 p.m. NEW YEAR'S DAY - 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 1981 10 a.m. Worship Service Rev. J. Westerhof 3 p.m. Worship Service Rev. P. Mantel All visitors welcome Watch "FAITH 20" at 9:30 a.m. on Global t.V. 4 CATHOLIC SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH James St., Clinton Phone 482-9468 SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 1981 FR. JOHN PLUTA MASS SUNDAY, 11 A.M. CONFESSIONiSATURDAY 7:15 P.M. MASS 8 P.M. SATURDAY ALL WELCOME PENTECOSTAL CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 166 Victoria Street Pastor: Wayne Lester 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ALL WELCOME PRESBYTERIAN ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THE REV. THOMAS A.A. DUKE CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 1981 10 a.m. IV'iorning Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School New Ditmensions Meeting at home of Mrs. Cam MacDonald, 136 Joseph St. 8l p.m. January 5, 1981 All Welcome UNITED Ontario Street United Church 105 Ontario St., Clinton, Ont. Minister: Rev. R. Norman Pick Organist: Mrs. Doris McKinley SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 1981 2nd Sunday After Christmas 11 a.m. Public Worship 11 a.m. Church School WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE - SUPPLY MINISTER - CHARLES SCOTT ORGANIST MISS CATHARINE POTTER CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. WM. HEARN SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 1981 11:00 a:m. Sunday School and Nurse. , 11:00 a.m. Worship Seri -vice HOLMESVILLE UNITED' CHURCH 1:00 p.m. - Worship Service and Sunday School *NOTE: Ali Services -on Standard Time ,roirmommormalmirligumeorremeariminair rig 1.616.