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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-04-23, Page 14PAGE 14—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 23,19!11. Clutton deaths Norman Foster Wright A Goderich Township native and lifetime resident of the area, Norman Foster Wright, died in Clinton Public Hospital on April 17. He was 76 years old. Mr. Wright was born on September 10, 1904 to David and Lucy Wright. He received his education at the Summerhill public school, and in. September 1932 he married the formerIda Louisa Josling. The couple farmed in Goderich Township. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, three sisters .Olive Penfound of Goderich Township, Mrs. Norman (Mary) Mair of Stratford, Mrs. David (Mable) McLeod of Mitchell, and one brother George of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Ball Funeral Home in Clinton on April 21 and Rev. Scott of the Lore desbofo United. church of 1T CInterment followed in Ball's Cemetery in Hullett Township. The pallbearers included Garnet Wright of Lore desboro, Elgin Penfound oa Londesboro, Neil Josling of Clinton, Arnoki Riley of Clinton, Lloyd Penfound of Auburn and Wayne Fisher of London. The flower bearers were Don McGregor of RR 1, Brucefiekl and Ken Vodden of RR 1, Londesboro. Elmer C. Beacom Elmer C. Beacom a World War I veteran with the 133rd fgattalion, who was wounded at the Passchendaele battle, died in Toronto's Sun- nybrook Medical Centre on April 15. Mr. Beacom was the beloved husband of the former Gladys Field and the father of Mary Agnes Lord of Caracus, Venezula. Mr, Beacom is also survived by by his grandchildren John David and Linda May Lord, and his sister Mrs. Fred (Cela) Sioman of Clinton, Funeral, ,serviices. .were held otiApriI$1 In the chapel of the Tull Funeral Home in Toronto. Interment followed in the Maitland Cemetery in Goderich. Constance news By Mary Merner Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevenson, David, Darren and Luanne visited on Good 'Friday with Mr:. Ron Her - mad of London, who returned home on Thursday, April 16 following : eye surgery in Victoria Hospital. Best wishes go outto Ron. The Steve nsons also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pilkington;and Mr. and Mrs. Don Pilkington of Mount Brydges. Saturday they visited in Tillsonburg with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon -Stevenson and with Mr.'and Mrs. Terry Felenf. On Sunday;they visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil! Herman of Shakespeare. Mr: and Mrs. Larry Scott, Chig and Dwayne of • Parkhill . and Billy and non Worth were Sunday v t withMr•:,std:Mrs,, J tsresscator Bill Debbie and Michael. Easter Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson and Bob were Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson and Jeffrey of Oakville; Mr. and Mrs. Terence Hunter of Colborne Township; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson, Leisa and Cheryl, Brian Nesbitt of London; and Sharon Thompson of Toronto. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods and Michelle of Gananoque; Mr. and Mrs. Cam Patterson of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Doug Riley, Kim and Greg of Winthrop; and Mrs. Jean - Riley of Clinton As a Fund Raising Project, Courts Constance dr Con- stantine are planning a garage sale forJuly. Please keep this in mind while doing your spring housecleaning. Articles of v; ,sue to others would be a, fated. Further details later. Some of the children were frightened, while others went right up and made friends with the Pullen horse, as the Clinton nursery school visited the Pullen farm last Tuesday and met a wide•range of animals. Here Florence Pullen introduces the horse to group of the pre-schoolers. (James Fitzgerald photo) Kids- sprin Spring has certainly arrived and no where Is It more evident than at the Clinton Early Childhood Education Centre (ECEC). The children are enjoying the warm Weather which has allowed them to go on several excursions. During the past month they have visited the Royal Bank, the IGA store, the Public Works shed, the Clinton hospital, the fire hall and the Hullett Wildlife Management Area. Visits to the post office, Don Pullen's farm and Ferguson's Apiaries are also' planned. A fund raising spring dance, held on March 21, realized a profit of $284 and special thanks goes out to Louise Glbbingi and Cindy Fleet who worked to make the dame a success. The ECSC has elected a new executive for the 1981.82 school year. The officers include: president, Jean Bircham; vice president, Marilyn Parr; second vice and in hand president, Arlene McCowan; secretary, Ann Ball; treasurer, Sue Le Beau; registrar, Judy Dixon. The executive is made up of mothers who have volunteered to help make the co-operative nursery a worthwhile organization. The nursery will be holding an open house on Wednesday, April 29 from 7- 8:30 pm at the Wesley Willis United Church. The open house will allow the public an opporunity to see what the Radars hear about disabled Members of the Golden Radar senior citizens club of Clinton enjoyed a very In- teresting program at their regular meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, April 15, which centred on two subjects - "The Year of the Disabled" and "Easter". Mrs. Edna Stewart, who attended a UCW Presbyterial in Central United Church, Stratford on April 13, spoke briefly about the two guest speakers. These two men are confined to wheelchairs and are without the use of arms or legs: Myron Angus is an ar- tist, painting and writing by mouth; Larry Parsons is deeply involved . with the Easter celebrated at Huronview Rev. Wittick conducted the Sunday morning service at Huronview on April 12 with Mrs. Elsie Henderson at the organ. The choir sang the anthem Eact Step I Take, and Lorne Lawson, Wilson McCartney, Stan Hillen assisted Marie Flynn to- provide old tyme music on Monday afternoon. There were quite a few orders for Easter rabbits and the ceramic class were working on these on Tuesday afternoon, while at the same time, Rev. Broadfoot con- dUcted a consultation service for the Anglican residents. The I,rendesboro W.I. helped all residents with birthdays in the month of April celebrate. There was an excellent programme th Mrs. Alice Buchanan Mro is president of the WI acting as M.C. Mrs. Radford accompanied Jim McCall, while he played several selections on the violin. A familiar face to the residents was Rev. Bob Scott, who sang You Light Up My Life, followed by songs ap- propriate for the Easter season such as Rise Again, Jesus, HHIs•The Son Of God. Claire,; Vincent recited Cremation of Sam McGee, Zeta Omegas study old photos The Zeta Oinega. Chapter Jennifer Anderson gave an of the Beta Sigma Phi met at informative talk on Reuben Joanne Poelman's bine on Sallows, a landscape April 14 and took a look at the photographer who was born past in old photographs. in Colbore Township in 1856. Mr. Sallows began taking Hensall WMS meets The WMS of Carmel Presbyterian Church in Hen- sall was entertained at the manse in Exeter on Monday evening. The president, Mrs. Robert Bell opened the meeting with two poems. Bertha MacGregor was in charge of the devotional and Mrs. Jean Snell read the scripture. Mrs. MacGregor led in prayer and presented the Easter message, closing with prayer and a hymn. An invitation was received from the First • Presbyterian Church in Seaforth on April 28. The visiting committee gave their report and ar- rangements were made for a birthday party in June. Mrs. Kathy Bell will be in charge of the May meeting. Mrs. Bell concluded the meeting with.a:poem. Mrs. Al Hoggarth presided for the ladies' meeting and opened with a poem. Marlene Bell reported for the cards and treats. Table arrangements were made for the Daffodil Tea and Bake Sale on April 15. Flowers will be placed in the church on Easter Sunday and it was announced that the Watchmen will present an evening of music on May 3rd in the Church. Pot Luck Supper The Three Links Senior Citizens held,their April meeting on Tusday evening commencing with a pot luck supper. Mrs. Bell presided for the business meeting with Mrs. Alf Ross at the piano. The Spring Rally will be held at Vanastra on April 28 with registration from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Volunteers for cars were received and members are to take a box lunch and prizes for bingo at Huronview. The entertainment com- mittee of Mrs. Rennie and Bertha MacGregor directed progressive euchre and the prize winners were: ladies' high, Annie Reid; ladies' consolation, Helen Ander- son; gent's high, Alf Ross; gent's low, John Anderson; lone hands, Clarence Volland. Chiselhurst UCW meet — The Chiselhurst UCW held their monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon at, the manse in Hensall. President, Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell open- ed the meeting with a poem. Mrs. Dick Taylor conducted the Easter worship and various reports were read. A donation will be sent to the Bunny Bundle. Mrs. Alf Ross read an Easter poem and Mrs. Edith Land- sborough gave an interesting account of her trip to China. She was thanked by Helen Roberts and presented with a gift. Mrs. Brintnell thank- ed all for assisting with the meeting. Rev. McDonald closed the meeting with prayer. Hostesses were Freda Boa and Sarah Dick. SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS CLINTON SEAFORTN Area Represenattve MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street CLINTON 482-9441 GODERICH AREA Representative ROBERT MCCALLUM 11 Cambria Rood GODERICH 5247345 photographs for a studio in Goderich in 1876, then bought the studio in 1881. His pic- tures were of a conventional nature until 1.x.7, when he began to use • natural surroundings for portraits, rather than studio settings. Jennifer brought along several of Sallows' photographs which belong to her family, and this enabled everyone to see the progress and the excellence of his work. During the business meeting, Rose Cooke read the list of winners from the March 28 dance. The door prize, a ' mantle clock donated by Anstett Jewellers, was won by Steve and Robena Tyndall. The quilt draw was won by Robert Cook of Goderich and spot dances were won by Bert and Helen Lyon, Keith and Jill Roulston, Pat and Bud Bell, and Gordon Shobbrook and Helen Lyon. A note of special thanks was given to Anstett's for their generous donation. In other business, rides were arranged for the Founder's Day dinner which will be held in Mitchell on April 30. It was decided not to attend the Stratford Festival this year, but to make arrangementsto at- tend a performance at the Blyth Summer Festival theatre. The April 28 meeting has been cancelled and the Zeta Omegas will meet again at Shirley Mills' home on May 12. and all enjoyed Easter Song, Say I Do, I'm Healed, sung by Rev. Scott. With Hattie Wood at the piano, the residents' enjoyed a hymn sing of favourite old hymns. Happy Birthday was sung to the residents celebrating their birthdays after receiving their cards. A cup of tea and a cupcake con- cluded the much enjoyed afternoon. This week the residents also enjoyed a visit and program by the Har- bouraires from Goderich, and would like to thank Margaret Mitchell again for her generoua,donatiori of the Easter Basket which was won by Beatrice Allin, R.R. 5; Goderich. Thanks also goes to Rartliffs Bakery for their kind donation again Wingham Memorials *Guaranteed . Granite •Cemetery Lettering •Buy Direct and save Commissions BUS. PHONE 347-1910 RES. 357-1015 FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHAPEL 163 Maple Street Clinton SPEAKER: Dan Stuckey, Wingham SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Family Bible Hour 8, Sunday School 1:00 p.m. Evening Service TUESDAY 1:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. Ladies Coffee Hour (May 6) THURSDAY 7:00.8:30 p.m. Awana Boys and Girls Clubs One -Step Ear Piercy • Pre -sterilized studs & clasps • 24K gold plated • Newest, fastest, safest way to pierce ears Enjoy the beauty of pierced earrings! See our stylist BARB HOLLAND for the latdi et In spring styles CHARLES BEAUTY SALON 74 VICTORIA STREET - CLINTON this year of the giant Easter egg, which was won by Janet Bjerj, with the winning ticket drawn by Mrs. Pinner in ground center. Sympathy is expressed to the families and friends of Leslie Fortune, TomBeattie, and Andrew Doig. Huronview would like to welcome Gertrude Keller from Dublin, Hannah May Thompson from Goderich, and Janet Zapfe from Bayfield. work of the March of Dimes. Each of these men stress- ed that t..people must change theirattitudi toward the disabled and treat them as normal people - give them empathy, not sympathy. Ed- na then read a very apt poem - "God Forgive Me When I Whine". Mrs. Edna Baker, in a beautiful old-fashioned Easter costume, sang two lovely Easter solos. Mary Grigg, on behalf of the club extended a vote of thanks to Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Baker. A very beautiful hand- crafted afghan and two mat- ching I, cushions were presented to the club by one of the members, Mrs. Reta Wright. Plans were made to hold a raffle on these gifts. A supply of tickets will be prepared to sell at 50c each or three for $1.00 and the draw will take place at our Christmas banquet in December. The business session of the meeting was conducted by president George Rumball. All reports were read and approved, while sick and shut-ins were remembered with flowers, cards and visits. Forty-one members and two visitors were pre- sent. Members were again reminded of the Zone 8 Spr- ing Rally to be held at Vanastra on April 28, with registration 9:30 - 10:30 am, also that the Clinton club will be entertained by the Kinette club at the next meeting on May 6. Sheets with information of spring bus tours being spon- sored by MacKay Centre for Seniors, Goderich, were available on the table for those interested. Ten games of progressive euchre were then conducted 'by the social committee. Winners of high prizes were Bernice Brown and Nellie Nott, and low prize winners were Blanche Stephenson and Jessie Jones. Two travelling Easter eggs were won by Reta Wright and Margaret Fremlin. The lunch table was decorated with an Easter motif and yellow streamers. nursery is all about. Anyone who is interested in enrolling their child for the fall term is particularly welcome to see the ECSC facilities and hear about the educational program that is offered. Registration forms will be available at the open house. Another treat is in store for the children on May 7 at3 pm when the Clinton high school band, led by Robb Parr, will visit the nursery. After meeting the band, the children will begin preparing their own instruments in preparation for their gradution. This year, each class will have their own graduation, complete with diplomas and treats. A possible tour of MacDonald's is being planned for June 2, and on June 4 the APPSLAD banquet will be held at..the Pinerdige Chalet orf June 4. Anyone interest in attending is asked to contact Jean Bircham and Marie Black. NOTABLE QUOTE THE NATURAL MAN recelveth not the things of the spirit of God: for they are foolishness un- to him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that Is spiritual ludgeth all things, yet he himself Is fudged of no man. (1 Car: 14, 13.) The Notable quotes Society 583 Kininvle, London, N6G 1P1 MONUMENTS MARKERS - CEMETERY LETTERING MONUMENT CLEANING & REPAIR DON DENOMME AREA REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT ANYTIME, Phone 524-6621 T. PRYDE 8 SON LTD. BUSINESS EST. 1920 .7.q Church Services PENTECOSTAL CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 166 Victoria Street Pastor: Wayne Lester 9:45 o.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ALL WELCOME ANGLICAN i ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT, B.A., M. DIV. SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1981 First Sunday After Easter 8 a.m. Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen Corporate Communion and Breakfast 10 a.m. Morning Prayer SERMON: "OUR ROAD TO EMMAUS" Sunday School and Nursery Available During Morning Worship CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 243 Princess St., E. REV. ARM VANDEN BERG B.D., Th.M. SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1981 t0 a.m. Worship Service SERMON: "THE 3RD TIME" 3 p.m. Worship Service Rev. B. De Jonge of Exeter 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 404-9460 SUNDAY, APRIL. 26, 1981 FR. JOHN PLUM MASS - SUNDAY, 11 A.M. CONFESSION SATIUpAY 7:15 P.M. MASS • 8 P.M. SATURDAY ALL WELCOME; BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1981 MR. EDWARD J. ANDERSON_ PASTOR 10 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:15 A.M. MORNING'"_WORSHIP WELCOME ELCOME FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Huron St., Clinton, presents special musical service Sunday evening April 26 at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Come and bring a friend. PRESBYTERIAN ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THE REV. THOMAS A.A. DUKE CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1981 10 a.m. Morning Worship. 10 a.m. Sunday School All Welcome UNITED Ontario Street United Church 103 Ontario St., Clinton, Ont. Minister: Rev. R. Norman Pick Organist: Mrs, Doris McKinley SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 26, 1981 11:00 A.M. CHURCH SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. PUBLIC WORSHIP WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH I PEOPLE SERVING 0010THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE SUPPLY MINISTER - CHARLES SCOTT ORGANIST MISS CATHARINE POTTER CHOIR onseceOII DILLS. WM. HEARN SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1981 i 1:00 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery 11:00 a.n1. Worship Service HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH -- 9:45 a.m. Worship Service and Sunday School *NOTE; °'ALL ?IMES DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME"