HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-04-16, Page 14PAGE 14—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 16,1961
Clinton and area deaths
Laura McCurdy
Mrs. Samuel (Sillery)
Mccurt', a resident of Ritz
Lutheran Villa in Mitchell
and formerly of Brucefield
and Exeter, died on April 12
at. Stratford General
Hospital. She was in her rd
year.
Born in Logan Township,
she was the former Laura
Elizabeth Stewart, the
daughter of the late
Alexander Stewart and the
former Lucy•Roney.
In 1920 at Cromarty, she
married Norris Sillery and
the couple farmed in
Tuckersmith Township for 43
years, until retiring to
Thelate
Mr. Swett- predeceased her
in 1971.
In 1976 at Exeter she
married Samuel McCurdy
and the couple lived in
Exeter. The late Mr.
McCurdy predeceased her in
1979. She was a member of
the Brucefield United
Church.
She was also predeceased
by two brothers, Harry and
Charlie.
Mrs. McCurdy is survived
by two children Mrs. Larne
(Kathleen) Aikens of RR 3,
Mitchell and Ervin Sillery of
RR 1, Brucefield. She is also
survived by two brothers,
Arthur of Windsor, Nova
Scotia and George of Regina,
Saskatchewan, a sister, Mrs.
Harvey (Margaret) Craig of
Walton. Four grandchildren
and five great grandchildren
also survive.
Funeral services were
held at the Box .Funeral
Home in Seaforth on April 14.
with Rev. Robert McMullen
of the Brucefield United
--Church-,-officiating, --inter.
ment followed in the
Woodland Cemetery in
Mitchell.
Joseph Feeney
A Dublin native and
Clinton resident, Joseph
Edward Feeney died in
Clinton Pudic Hospital on
April 7. Hewas86 years old.
Feeney was born in
Dublin on. February 18, 1 A
to Patrick and Mary Feeney.
In October 1925, he was
married to the former Nellie
Kelly and the couple farmed
in the Dublin area until 1962
when they moved to Clinton.
The Feeneys lived at 63
MilllStreet in Clinton and Mr.
Feeney was a member of the
Knights of Columbus and the
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
in Clinton.
Along with his wife, he is
survived by three children,.
Mrs. T.W. (Mary) Kelly of
Stratford, Mrs.. J.D. (Anne)
Kelly of North Street,
Michigan and James of
Kitchener. He is also sur-
vived by 16 grandchildren,
seven great grandchildren
and . one brother, Elmer of
_ Li '2;aiii line .:. _ _•
Mr. \ Feeeney was
predeceased by three sons,
Jack, Thomas and Henry as
well as four brothers,,
Thomas, Louis, Albert and
Jerome.
Beattie Funeral Home in
Clinton arranged the funeral
service which took place at
St. Joseph's Church on April
10. Interment followed in the
St. Cblumban Cemetery in
St. Columban.
The pallbearers included
John Feeney, Pat Kelly,
Jack Kelly, Curtis Cotterill,
Pat Feeney and Brian
Feeney.
Elwyn Moore
W. Elwyn (Dinty) Moore
of Mitchell died on April 5 in
Stratford General Hospital.
He was 75 years old.
Born on December 16, 1905
in Fullerton Township, the
son of the late Fredrick
Moore and theformer
-Catherine----Johnson, Mr.
Moore spent most of his
working life in Michigan,
retiring to Mitchell in 1972.
Mr. Moore is survived by
his . first wife, the former
Elnora Maclnnis, formerly
of Clinton, -two sons Alan and
Terry and two .. daughters
•Arlene• and Sharon, all of the
United States. Also surviving
is a sister; Mrs, Lorena
Johnstone .;of Tecumseh,
Y
Michigan, several grand-
children and five great
grandchildren.
Also surviving are several
cousins in the Clinton area,
where Mr. Moore was well
known in his youth.
Mr. Moore was prec-
deceased by one sister, Mrs. •
Francis (pa) Morris ' of
Fullerton, and his second
wife, the former Essie Bland
of Michigan.
Funeral services were
held at the Lockhart Funeral
Horne in Mitchell on April 7.
The service was conducted
by Rev. Donald Pletsch of
the Main Street United
Church in Mitchell and in-,
terment followed in the
Bethel -Munro Cemetery in
Fullarton Township.
Pallbearers. included
Garry Moore and Jeff
Glisson of Adrian, Michigan,
Frank Morris of Hamilton,
Archie Morris of Fullerton,
Bruce Skinner and Lowell
Skinner, both of RR 1,
Mitchell.
James Sturdy
James Yuill Sturdy of
Goderich Township died in
Victoria Hospital, London on
Saturday, April 11 at the age
of 57.
He was born in Goderich
on February 27, 1924 to
Reginald and Janie (Yuill)
Sturdy.
He was a farmer and a life
long resident of Goderich
Township.
He is survived by one
sister, Mrs. Gerald (Maxine)
Cutler of Goderich Township
and one brother, Clifford of
Goderich.
A funeral service was held
at McCallum Funeral -Borne
in Goderich on Tuesday,
April 14 at 2 p.m. The
Reverend Rondald C.
McCallum officiated.
Interment was in the
Maitland Cemetery,
Goderich.
Pallbearers were Jack
Sturdy, Larry Sturdy, Bram
vanEendeiiburg, Ben
Whitely, Gerry Ginn and
Dwight Porter.
man. Lobb entertains group
• ;The theme for the regular
Monthly • meeting • of . the
afternoon Veit of Ontario
Street United Church
Women on Tuesday, April 17
was "Easter". Lula 'Merrill
was in charge of the devo-
tions due to the absence of
the convener Ida Godkin.
Lula reada poem and Lorna
Radford acted as pianist
Guest soloist, Jean Lobb of
Goderich Township, explain-
ed the meaning of Easter
and sang with Verna Lobb
playing piano accompani-
• ment. Doris Barkin, assisted
with the devotional exercises
and Beatrice Groves read a
poem. Jean Lobb very pleas-
ingly sang again and May
Gibson read an article on
"Spring, The Time of
Awakening".
Valena Trewartha con-
ducted the business session
when 29 members responded
to the roll call and 50 home
calls and 28 hospital calls
were reported. Final ar-
rangements were made for
the coffee party which will
be sponsored by the Unit in
May. All were again remind-
ed of the joint thankoffering
meeting of Wesley -Willis and
Ontario Street churches to
be held in the Ontario Street
Church on May 10th at 7:30
p.m. when Rev. 'J. Anderson,
formerly of New Zealand
will be the guest speaker. In-
vitations were received to at-
tend Thankoffering
meetings at Egmondville
and Northside United
Church in Seaforth The On-
tario Street United Church
Women will operate a booth
at the Klompen Feest
Festival in Clinton in May.
Marion Powell reported on
the progress of the Laotian
family that is being spon-
sored by the three United
Churches of Hohnesville,
Wesley -Willis, and Ontario
Street. The family is most
happy to•be in Canada and is
comfortably housed at
Vanastra. They are being
taught the English language
by volunteer teachers at pre-
sent; and the value of the
Canadian currency; and how
to shop for groceries and
other essentials by all other
volunteers - who deserve
great praise for the Chris-
tian work they are doing for
this family of five who must
learn a new way of life, in
Canada.
Valena closed the meeting
Goderich & District
Big Brothers' Association
❑ I would like to volunteer to be a
BIG BROTHER
1 understand that I will be contacted by a member of
the Big Brothers' staff.
❑ 1 am a mother of a fatherless
bay(s) and would like to know
more aboutBIG BROTHERS
NAME
AGE OCCUPATION
HOME
ADDRESS
PHONE (RES.) (BUS.)
Signature
(Pleas. send to)
BOX 382 GODERICH, ONT.
Dorothy Cornish
Secretary
524-0421
Jim Mulhearn
President
524-0431
with prayer and lunch was
served by Bernice Brown
and her group.
A thought
If we might have a second
chance
To live the days once more,
And rectify mistakes we've
made
To even up the score.
If we might have a second
chance
To use the knowledge
gained,
Perhaps we might become at
last
As fine as God ordained.
But though we can't retrace
our steps,
However stands the score,
Tomorrow brings another
chance
For us to try once more.
Unknown
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There were all sorts of bargains and good buys to be found
at the Wesley -Willis Church used clothing sale on Friday
night. Kerrie Shepherd of RR 1, Blyth and Crystal Whyte
of RR 2, Seaforth each found the perfect outfit to match
their wardrobes and pocket books. (Shelley McPhee
photo)
IODE aims to help others
The monthly meeting of
the Sarah Hale Chapter,
IODE, was held April 7.
Services convenor, Lina
Cochrane, read a letter from
Annie Achneepineskum in
Ogoki. Annie wrote of her
winter spent with her family,
including infant son, on their
trap line in the northern
wilderness. Annie reported
that they ate well, as they
managed to bag 15 moose.
Although wolves were a
common sight, often in packs
of 40 or more, they were
dangerous only in -the spring
mating season. Otherwise
wolves and people got along
well together. Annie also
expressed her thanks for the
bales sent by the Chapter.
Regent Florence Corrie
reminded members that old
eyeglasses were needed \ to
send to the Caribben
countries, where op-
tometrists would make use
of them for needy recipients.
If any Clintonians would llle
to donate glasses, phone
Lina Cochrane at 482-7356 or
Mary Murphy at 482-9094.
Mrs. Corrie read a history
of the origin of the IODE.
The IODE was formed by a
group of women who wished
to demonstrate their concern
and to assist veterans and
families of men who had
fought in the Boer War. In a
society that was 17 years
away from granting women
the right to vote, this was a
bold step indeed!
Another first was the
establishing in Toronto in
1912 of the Preventorium, a
building where children who
had been exposed to but who
had 'not yet contracted
tuberculosis could live. In
the early 1900's T.B. was a
dreaded disease. Chapters in
other cities raised money to
build sanitaria - Hamilton,
Windsor, Ottawa, Brantford,
and London.
During Word War II IODE
Chapters raised over five
and a half million dollars for
such things as motor am-
bulances, wheel chairs for
England and France, and the
erection of a wing in a naval
hospital for r the use of women
nurses.
During Word War II
libraries for ' servicemen
were set up, the war guest
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program was implemented,
and fighter planes were
purchased. And for the
thoughtful touch- 78 wedding
dresses were sent to England
to be lent to British service
women so that, in spite of
clothing rationing, they
could have a traditional
wedding.
In 1927 the IODE donated
all dental equipment, in-
cluding chair and in-
struments as well as fur-
niture, linen, and dishes for a
Pullman car which serviced
all of Northern Ontario. The
car was attached to a freight
train and dropped off at
stations where previous
notice of its arrival was sent
to schools.
Fifty years later the IODE
is paying the expenses and
arranging for geneticists
involved in the Concern for
Children Project,,. to go
north, this time by plane, to
offer genetic counselling to
people unable to come to a
university medical centre.
Following this brief
history of the IODE two
films were shown by Ted
Davies. One was about life
among the Old Order Men-
nonites of Elmira and St.
Jacobs area. The second film
was entitled The Body as a
Machine.
Sur nerhillladres
plan dessert euchre
The Summerhill Ladies
Club met at the home of Jean
Vodden on April 8 with 18
members and two visitors
present. -
Gladys Van Egmond.
opened the meeting by
giving a reading and
welcomed all visitors. Mrs.
Vodden read the treasurer's
report and thank you notes
were received from Bess
Fingland, the Penfound
family, Norman Wright and
Verna Gibbings.
Arrangements were made
for the Dessert Euchre
which will be held on Wed-
nesday, April 29, starting at
1:30 pm.
It was agreed that Brad
Westerhout will cut the grass- -
at the hall during the sum-
mer months.
Anniverary money was
collected and the raffle was
won by Margaret Ball.
Ladies were reminded that a
bridal shower for Ann Snell
will be held at the Sum-
merhill Hall on April 24 at 8
pin.
NOTABLE QUOTES
NOT • "You are bad; you
are a bad child". BUT -
°'You have done a bad
thing, but 1 love you."
This can lead to correc-
tion. Approval 1s basad
on performance. Accep-
tance is unconditional.
(Donald S. Ewing, D.D.,
Trinity Pulpit.)
The Notable quotes
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For the meeting program,
Isabel Stewart gave a
reading and conducted a
contest, won by Donna
Gibbings. Phyllis Tyndall led
a contest which was won by
Olive Neal and Mrs. Van
Egmond entertained the
group with two violin solos.
The Summerhill Ladies
will meet a;.a: In on May 13 at
Donna Gibbing's home. Roll
call will asked members to
exchange a plant. Jane Van
Spengen, Mrs. Vodden and
Hazel Watkins will serve
lunch.
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ESTABLISHED
OVER 50 YEARS
CLINTON SEAFORTH
Area Repressnative
MICHAEL FALCONER
133 High Street
CLINTON
412.9441
GODERICH AREA
Representative
ROBERT MCCALLUM
11 Cambria Road
GODERICH
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�,Church Services
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
ANGLICAN
ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT, B.A., M. DIV.
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1981
EASTER SUNDAY
10 a.m. Holy Communion and Sermon
SERMON: "HE MUST RISE AGAIN"
Thurs. Apr. 16 - Maundy Thursday
8:30 p.m. Service of Holy Communion and Stripping of
the Altar
Fri. Apr. 17 - GOOD FRIDAY
11 a.m. Service of Meditation and Hymn Sing with Rev.
James Broadfoot and Rev. Norman Pick officiating
Sunday School and Nursery Available During Morning
Worship
CHRISTIAN REFORMED
BAPTIST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
CLINTON
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1981
MR. EDWARD J. ANDERSON PASTOR
10 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL
11:15 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP
EVERYONE WELCOME
PRESBYTERIAN
ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
THE REV. THOMAS A.A. DUKE
CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1981
10 a.m. Morning Worship
lu a.m. Sunday School
All Welcome
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
243 Princess St., E.
REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG
B.D., Th.M.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE - 10 a.m.
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1981
10 a.m. Worship Service
SERMON: "THE LORD IS RISEN"
3 p.m. Worship Service
SERMON: "EASTER FAITH & JOY"
All visitors welcome
Watch "FAITH 20" at 9:30 a.m. on Global'T.V.
CATHOLIC
SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
James St.. Clinton Phone 4324468
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1981
FR. JOHN PLUTA
MASS SUNDAY, 11 A.M.
CONFESSION SATURDAY 7:15 P.M.
MASS - 8 P.M. SATURDAY
ALL WELCOME
UNITED
Ontario Street United Church
105 Ontario St., Clinton, Ont.
Minister: Rev. R. Norman Pick
Organist: Mrs. Doris McKinley
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1981
8:30 a.m.
Holy Communion in the, Chapel
Breakfast in the Hall after Service
11 a.m.
Easter Public Worship
The Choir will sing
WESLEY-WILLIS I NITED CHURCH
PEOPLE SERVING GOO THROUGH
SERVING PEOPLE
SUPPLY MINISTER • CHARLES SCOTT
OIgOANISI MISS CATHAARINE POTIER
CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. WM. HEARN
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1981
11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH
9:45 ami. Worship Service and Sunday
School
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