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Clinton News Record, 1981-02-12, Page 5Devestating blaze A fire last Wednesday morning destroyed thtselhurst United Church, which hair served the rural comffianity since the ISM. Hensall and Brucefield fire departments and congregation members could do little but prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings. (Photo by Gibb) • UCWplan Day of by Bertha Mar's eor Chiselhurst UCW The meeting of Chiselhurst UCW was held at the home of Mrs. Alvin Cole, Hensall on February 3 with the presi- dent, Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell presiding. A reading was given by Mrs. Ted Roberts and 13 members answered the roll call. Thank you notes were read from John Milton, CNIB, Mission Services, London; Family and Children's Ser- vice of Hiro] County and Mrs. Mabel Glenn. The group was reminded of the World Day of Prayer Service to be held in the Hen- sall United Church on March 6th at 2:30 p.m, also the members will be entertain- ing the residents of Queensway Nursing. Home on Mondays during the month of March. The president, Mrs. Brint- nell rimnell gave a report of the Presbytery meeting and Mrs. Ted Stoneman gave the study on Missionaries writ- ten by Gregory Clark — she read the story and gave a most informative address on Flower Boxes. The March meeting was reviewed and Mrs. Brintnell Hensall UCW unit meet Unit IV of the Hensall UCW met on February 5 with Mrs. Nan Britton presiding. There were 10 members pre- sent and Mrs. Britton opened the meeting with a poem Mrs. Purdy gave the devo- tional reading and then read poems. Mrs. Roobal gave her report on cards sent to those over 80 and members were reminded of the general meeting to be held on March 2, also the World Day of Prayer on March 6th in the Hensall United Chur- ch. Unit IV will be in charge of the devotional. Mrs: Britton introduced the new study book for the year and explained that we must not only be partners but participants and par- takers. Brucefielders try curling BY Mrs. Isabel Scott Members of the Brucefield-Kippen Young Peoples group went curling at the Vanastra club last Sunday afternoon. They returned to the church for dinner and a short meeting. The officers for this year are: president, Brenda Broadfoot; vice-president, Bev Consitt; secretary - treasurer, Jeff Walters. Personals Mrs. Aldie Mustard, is a AO patient in Clinton Public Hospital. Mrs. D'Arcy Rathwell is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital having undergone surgery. Miss Dianne Wilson of Larnbton College, Sarnia, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Wilson. closed with the Benediction. Mrs. John Upshall was hostess and Mrs. Bev Hamilton assisted. Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted service in Carmel Church on Sunday and spoke on the subject Making a Liv- ing. Mrs. Robert Taylor ac- companied at the piano for rayer the service of song. The Young -People of Carmel - Presbyterian Church met at the home of Elaine and Kathy Love on February 4 and several games of euchre were en- joyed at which time treats were enjoyed. All membershave been in- Chiselhurst Church vited by the Stratford Young People to a dance on Satur- day, February 14. Anyone in- terested should contact Mary Thomson for further details. Keep the date Wednesday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. open for the regular meeting in the church. Razed by fare By Alice Gibb Chiselhurst United Church, one of the few remaining buildings in that crossroads community, wan destroyed by fire Wed- nesday morning, February 4, 1981. Congregation members were unable to save anything from the building. - Thnfire ,was discovered by a neighbour, Ruth Howard, who saw heavy, black smoke pouring from the chimney when she went for her mail. Within minutes, smoke was pouring from the door and windows of the brick church. Firefighters from the Hensall and Brucefield pumper truck responded to the alarm. However,' little could be done to save the church, which was completely gutted: The varnished woodwork in the church burned fiercely and there was some concern both the Howard home and nearby drive shed would catch as well. The wall el the shed facing the church was scorched by the -intense heat from the burning church. - Less than two hours after the fire was discovered, the walls of the church had collapsed. Chiselhurst United Church, on Con.12-13 of Tuckersmith Township, is on the corner dividing Huron and Perth counties. Mary Kinsman, secretary -treasurer of the church, said Chiselhurst United served about 30 families. The church is part of the Hensall United Church charge. While . many of the congreagation were on the scene, the only thing salvaged was a lawn mower tn the church shed. Miss Kinsman said the church, . originally a wood frame structure, was built in the 1860 period. In 1897, thechurdi basement was added and the church covered in with white brick. Chiselhurst United was noted for its beautiful interior woodwork. The church, and the Howard home, are the only remaining buildings to remind passers-by that Chiselhurst, formerly known as Latta's Corners, was once a thriving community. At one time, the crossroads community included a blacksmith's shop , general store, Presbyterian Church and several homes. Rev. Stan MacDonald, minister of Hensall United, also officiated at the Chisellurst service. The minister is currently on holidays. Congregation members at the scene suspected the oil furnace in the church may have been responsible for the fire or that leaking oil mayhave led to the fire which destroyed the building. For rec. e r ; „d Stanley Council turns down Zurich's request CUNTONNEWS-RECORD, THURSISAY, FEBBAIARY IU,1*1...: ,PAGES An invitation to place a council member won the Zurich recreation board was declined by the Stanley Township council last week. The council declined the invitation because they give money to three other rec boards besides Zurich and they couldnot afford to spare themembers. Inother business, it was agreed that the building superintended would be sent to a seminar in rL!d*n dealing with the Provincial Offenses act. There was also a resolution passed that the council give support to the town of Dunnville in their request to the provincial government on an en- vironmental study for the Cayuga area A resolution was passed. that the council should nay the Clinton Fire Area Board 50 per cent of their annexed levy which comes to $745. • It was agreed to send Wiliam Taylor, the road superintendent, to an en- vironmental assessment workshop in London. The areas cantered at the workshop sal with plan- ning, financial and legal, engineering, building, parks and recreation and. the Hensall news and notes Carmel Presbyterian Church VMS met on Hensall United Church The Service of Heiman United Church on February 8 was conducted by Mr. Lome Throewer who spoke on A Recipe for Life. The service opened with Mrs. Donna St. John singing a beautiful hymn and closed with the choir singing a special selection. The children's story was about flashlights needing new bat- teries just the same as we need recharging at times. Greeting at the door was Eric Mansfield and ushers were Glen Slade and Ross Sararas. Geiger death Clare Woodrow '.Geiger of RR2 Zurich died in South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, February 3 in his 61st year. He was the husband of Helen (Deitz) Geiger and brother of Romayne (Mrs. Jack Mcainchey) of Clin- ton. He was predeceased by one brother Delbert and sur- vived by Several nieces and nephews. The funeral and committal service was held Thursday, February 5 at the Westlake Chapel of Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Homes, Zurich. Temporary entomb- ment and interment will be held later in Emmanuel United Cemetery. 65 years Mr. and Mrs. Roy Consitt of Hensall celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary recently with a family dinner at the Dominion Hotel in Zurich. It was also Mr. Consitt's 85th birthday. The couple was married January 29, 1916 at Blake. Mrs. Consitt is the former Ethel Zapfe. The couple lived near Hillsgreen, far- med for some 25 years in Tuckersmith township and moved to their present home in Hensall in 1956. They have two sons, Jack of Hensall and Ray of , Tuckersmith township and seven gran- dchildren and three great grandchildren. Ifit's from Anstett's it says, `you're special' A NSTETT 8 Albert St . Clinton 26 Main St S Seaforth 284 Main St . Exeter 203 Durham E Walkerton For Valentine's say it with Anstett's very own brand of quality jewellery, priced to reflect outstanding value. Sweetheart Rings: Back Row L to R Diamond S72.00 Amethyst, $72.00, Centre Ring Diamond S69.95. Front Row L to R: Synthetic $49.95. Diamond 581.50. all 10 k yellow gold February 2 with Mrs. Dorothy Taylor in charge of the worship and with a meditation' by Ives. Taylor. Mrs—Tams read the scriptuee and Dorothy led in prayer. Mrs. Cathey Bell gave a reading and the roll call was answered with a Bible verse. Mrs. Taylor presented the topic and Mrs. Florence Hyde gave an interesting report of, the annual meeting that a number of members attended in Seaforth on January 21. The Synodical is arranged for April 21 in Sarnia and the Spring Rally in Hensall on May 13 or the 20th. The World Day of Prayer will be held in Hensall United Church on March 6 at 2:30 p.m. with arrangements in charge of Chiselhurst arh ladies. Mrs. Margaret Hoggarth presided for the ladies' meeting which followed and she read a poem followed by prayer by Margaret. The secretary, Mrs. Gloria Mousseau read several cards of thanks. Mrs. Hyde gave the treasurer's report and Mrs. Marlene Bell gave the report for treats and cards. Mrs. Eleanor Thomp- son gave the kitchen report. The meeting closed with the Benediction by Mrs. Hoggar- th. Kippen 4 -firers take sewing course The first meeting of the ICippen III, 4-H dub was held 'at the home of Mrs. Joyce Wilson on February 2. We elected officers for our club Kippen WI By Rena Caldwell The Kippen East Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert Kin- sman on February 18 with Mrs. Green from the IGA as guest speaker. Mrs. Al Hoggarth will give the motto and Mrs. Stewart Pepper is in charge of lunch. We are pleased to report r that Mark Consitt, who was injured in a car accident last week, is improving in University Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Art Wheeler, Mississauga visited friends in the area last weekend. which include : president, Kara VanDenNeucker; vice- president, Becky Rathwell; treasurer, Nancy Taylor; telephone committee, Estella Wilson and Colleen ,DeJoug; press re..poater,. Karen DeJong. We have a floating secretary. We did a quizto determine whether we were a beginner or a more experienced sewer. We divided into groups of two and took each others measurements. We then decided with the help of our leader what pattern size we should take. We looked at sample patterns and fabrics suitable for vests or skirts. We saw samples of interfacing available and our leader recommended ones for specific fabrics. We are to make a single garment, a vest or skirt for our sewing club. utilities commission. There was a remluten passed that the Bayfield agricultural society will receive $100, the Huron Central society in Clinton will receive $50 and the Hensall,South Huron society will receive $50. The landfill site that the township owns has been rented to the highest tender for the next three years. Larry Peck .made a bid of $80 for 1981 and $90 for 1982 and 1983, which is to be paid on April 1 of each year. They also accepted a Hayter and others to clean out the Datters-Logan deain. J.R. Sprel:te of Spreite associates will bring in a report on the project to council. The value of building permits dropped in 1910 as compared to 1979 and 1978. Last year the total was. $720,000 as compared to $1,972,000 in '79 and $1,453,000 in '78. The number of permits dropped 33, from 100 in 1979 to67 in 1980. i INTER JACKETS Windbreaker and Carcoat Styles COMPLETE 1 STOCK PRICE DRESS PANTS -Special Rack- % PRICE SPORTSHIRTSPRICE SPECIAL RACK 1112 COMPLETE STOCI' SUITS 8t SPORTCOATS ON SALE AS MARRED DRESS' SHIRTS SPECIAL$6 54 GROUP R EA.J 20-592x. Comp Retirement Savings Plan rates. If you're not getting a rate of interest as good as ours, consider switching to the Royal Bank. 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