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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-04-30, Page 91 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30,1 "' ' h a Dorms Shobbrook, editor leader Unitecls honor young people • Youth Sunday was celebrated, on April 26 at the Londesboro United Church. The greeters were Edythe Beacom and Bert Shobbrook and the people were ushered into the church by Cheryl Bromley, Lisa Duizer, Elizabeth Lawson and Kathy Radford. The Messengers and their leader Robert Hunking and the Explorers and their leaders Joan Whyte and Betty Hulley occupied the front pews. The youth group assisted with the service. Rev. Scott was in charge of the service and the flowers At the April 26 service, the were p' aced iw memory of call to worship was given by Norman Wright. A thank you Brad I4yon and Neil Cart - note was also received by the wright led in prayer. Carol Wright family. Cartwright gave the May 3 is Ladies Sunday children's story, talking and women in the about the dandelion which congregation will be taking always faces the sky. Like part in the service. As well the dandelions, she ex - the Song Fest will be held at plained, people should the church on May 3 at 7:30 always look up and if help is -Tickets are still needed God should be asked. available from the church Joan Shepherd was the stewards at. $3 each for junior. teacher. Diem,-- Samantha Nesbitt, anyone over 13 year old. Mr'. Scott gave the Michael Preszcator, Darren Parents wishing to have meditation and spoke about Wilts, Dennis Wilts, Sherry their children baptised are doubting Thomas, noting Hog a: rt, John Paul Jewitt, asked to call Rev. Scott. that everyone has doubts and Shane Taylor, Teresa Knox and Murray Whyte. Mr. Scott was assisted by the Sunday School superintendent Nick Whyte and pastoral prayers were given by Bill Jewitt. asks questions. Kathy McDougall was welcomed to the congregation, recently transferring from the Ridgetown United Church to Londesboro United. A number of young people were promoted from the junior congregation and Bibles were presented to Kathy Kennedy, Brent Radford, Tirnmie Airdrie, Lloy Ann Adams, Shannon News of your neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Wilts and family are welcomed to the commtmity. They moved on April 25 to the new house they have built here. Mrs. Ida Durnin was admitted to London's University Hospital on Sunday, Apri126. Friends will be sorry to learn that Mrs. Ida Town- send is a patient in Stratford General Hospital, having fractured her hip on April 17 and undergoing surgery for it. Mrs. Bob Burns returned home on April 25 after having eye surgery at Victoria Hospital in London. She spent a week with her daughter Mr. and Mrs. Colin Paterson in London. Visiting Tuesday to Friday last week with Mr, and Mrs. HowardClark were his cousins Mrs. Lillian Hickoy of Calgary and Mrs. Doris Mclvor of Edmonton. Mr. and . Mrs. Bob Thompson spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Hamilton of Moorefield Mr. and Mrs. Doug Freeman of Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Len Evans of Goderich called on Mrs. Laura Saundercock on Sunday. Right Worshipful Brother Harry Tebbutt along with District Deputy Grand Marshall and Worhsipful &other Jack Lee, attended the Lucknow Masonic Lodge church service at Ripley on Sunday. Please remember that the Londesboro Song Fest will be held on May 3 at 7:30 pm, and the ham and turkey supper will be held at the church on May 14. Be sure to attend both events, and bring a friend. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen returned home on April 26 after spending two weeks in Florida and South Carolina at Myrtle Beach and St. Petersburg. They also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Allen at Watford, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Jackson and family at Ridgetoven and Mr. and Mrs. Don Scruton at Clinton. Cheerio Club meets The Cheerio Club held meeting and the treasurer's their April 22 meeting at the report were given by Addie home of Stella Adams with Hunking and a thank you Laura Lyons acting as note was also received from president and welcoming . Mrs. Hunking. It was noted everyone with a poem. that Group 2 will host the Eleven members an- nerd meeting at Edythe swered the a roll —call - bye Beacom' -s home on May 20e naming a current event and The draw was won by two visitors were present. Mary Longman and Dora The minutes of the last Couples bowling finish season The Londesboro Couples Bowling League held their final night of action on April 26. After bowling two games, the couples returned to the church for hunch and an Exercisers hear speaker Marlene Robertson, Huron County Health Unit nurse, will be speaking to the Thursday night exercise group on April 30. Anyone interested is invited to attend this information session which will take place at the Hullett Central School, starting at 7 pm Shobbrook gave a reading. Mrs. Adams and Laura Lyon also gave readings. Two contests conducted by Mrs. Adams were won by Mrs. Hunking and Myrtle Fair - service. Lunch was served by Mrs. Adams, Mrs.- Lyon and Mrs. Shobbrodr. Shuffleboard Shuffleboard players met n April 22 for another round of play and the winners in- cluded: ladies' high, Helen Lawson; ladies' low, Hazel awards ceremony.. Reid; men's high, Bob The high couple for the Thompson; men's low, Bert final night were Bruce and Shobbrook. The playoff Nancy Roy, winning the winners were Helen Lawson Clinton Crown Lanes trophy, and Bert Shobbrook. presented by Don The end of season play will McWhinney. be held on Apri124 at 8 pm. Individual prize winners for the last night included: high lady, Brenda Radford; high man, Murray Adams; low lady, Connie Nesbitt; low man, Ted Fothergill. Hidden score prizes were awarded to Sandra Westerhout, Bill Kolkman and Carl Nesbitt. Next year's executive, chosen earlier by hidden scores, will include Bruce and Nancy Roy, Bev and Helen Wallace and Clare and Cathy McDougall. Maitland and the 16th folk head to the south By Milena Lobb Several people m the com- munity have been off to spots in the south while we were having beautiful weather here. Maybe we should send them back and send the rain with them. Jack Tebbutt was off for 10 days to the Florida Keys testing his scuba gear. Barb and Brenda Forbes went to Cancun, Mexico for a pleasant week of holidays. Doug and Gertrude Feagan spent two weeks at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Easter weekend Gerry, Shirley, and Wendy Tebbutt from Bettendorf, Iowa were visiting with Irvine and Edith Tebbutt. Gerry stayed until Thursday before he returned home. Congratulations to Sylvia Forbes on graduating from L.ambton College. Murray and Marlene Forbes have another granddaughter. Katherine and Tom Ar- chibald of Edmonton, Alber- ta, had a baby girl, Friday, April 24. While most of us were planning for the dance last Friday evening a few in the community were not feeling too well. We all wish a speedy recovery to Gertrude Feagan who is home from Clinton Hospital and also to Jean Lobb who is a patient in Stratford Hospital. The Happy Hookers Ball was held Friday evening in Goderich Township Com- munity Centre. A good tur- nout made it a very suc- cessful venture and the "H - Hs" are thankful to all who attended. The door prizes donated by Karen Watson 'and Walter and Grace Forbes were won by Argyle Locked, Goderich; Stan Connelly, Goderich and Gor- don Lobb, Goderich Township. Snide During the tax season the government has special. phone numbers. They're for people who like to hear busy signals. +++ It's easy to find a parking space. Just circle the block four times, put the car in a lot, look again, and there it is. MURRAY ELSTON - the new Liberal MPP for the riding of Huron -Bruce was officially sworn in this week by Chief Clerk Roderick Lewis. At left is Murray's wife Trudy. Constance news By Mary Merner On Sunday afternoon, April 26, a Poker Rally Trail Ride was held at the con- servation area at the former Shannahan farm. There were 43 riders in the ride, one pony, one Jenny and 41 horses that completed a seven mile ride. Also this year for the first there were nine bike riders that rode a five mile course. There were 100 poker hands sold, with the follow- ing winners. First prize went to Lee Flowers of' Bayfield: She also won the best hand for a senior citizen. Second place went to Liza Watt of Londesboro and third to Barb Morello of Mitchell`. Fourth prize went to Ann Marie Thurlow of Londesboro and fifth to Roger Boersen. Ribbons and prizes were presented to these people by Joy l • Foy. ng the ride everyone enjoyed the good food at the lunch booth. There is a Trail Ride plan- ned to be held on May 24 and by then the stiffness will be gone and they'll be ready to go again. Personals Mrs. - J. Merner of Kit- chener visited on Friday with Mrs. Carl Merner, Michael and Shelley. On Friday evening there was some excitement around the Paul Stevenson home. Happenings from Hallett Central On Tuesday, April 14 the Hullett Central School held its annual Spring Concert. Kindergarten 2, grade 1 and 2, grades 7 and 8, senior choir and the band par- ticipated. The Grade 7 and 8 class did an operetta entitled Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. A good, crowd turned out and an excellent job was done by all who participated. Pre-school classes On Thursdays, pre-school children come to the school in they afternoon for a library hour. They have stories and crafts. They also can take books out of the library. Mrs. Hallam, our librarian, conducts these classes. They will last until the end of the school year. *e4pla td •4114 7414 We're Opening Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 pan. Go through your vacation in comfort and style - see our selections of casual wear, jogging suits, short sets, t -shirts and much more! New Stock Arriving Daily Opening Specials on T -Shirts & Transfers OPENING SPECIALS FROM MAY 94e MAY 10 WE'RE IN THE CABIN NEXT TO GRAHAM'S GENERAL STORE —Bayfield— Larry Dillon noticed smoke all around the home and fire coming out of the chimney. Arriving at the home he found Diane and family at home. The Clinton Fire Department was called, but the fire was out by the time they arrived, so since all was well, the Dillons, the Merners and the Stevensons celebrated Carl's birthday which just happened to be that day. Mr. and Mrs. John Thomp- Son attended a wedding,. reception an Saturday even- ing. It was the Frances - Kuehl reception held at the White Carnation in Hohnesville. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baiers of Stratford and Mr. Ron Herman of London were Sun- day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevenson, David, Darren and Luanne. Construction is starting this week on ' the new Foresters' Hall. It is being built on the same site as the old hall had been. Our miatake The gremlins were at work last week and caused some mixup in the Londesboro Leader's personal news. Part of the news should have read, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. 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