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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-07-16, Page 12PAGE 12—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1081 .Society hears guest speaker Lawrence Crich of Sarnia was the guest speaker at the June meeting f the Huron County Genealogical Society. i -le gave . an illustrated address on his recent trip, to the Genealogical Library of the Church of Latter Day Saints. in Salt Lake City, .Utah. His slides showed scenes in apd around the extensive ,library and Temple Square. An accomplished - genealogist who has followed this interest for more than 40 years, Mr. Crich spoke on the use of microfiche prin- touts available from the Church of Latter Day Saints. He explained that microfiche records all the names of families and individuals in the extensive files and is invaluable as a resource in family research. The microfiche are available in Ontario and since it is a relatively new resource the various advantages and drawbacks were discussed. During the meeting, members also had a chance to examine Mr. Crich's most recent publication, One Hundred Fifty Years And Beyond: The History Of The Crich Family- This is a very detailed research going back to the late 1100's. The book also deals in detail with Spvoral areas rnnnpetted with the family such as Turner's Church, the development of parts of Tuckersrnith Township, early history of Clinton, the ancestral home in Derbyshire end several places in England. Of particular interest to many people of the" Clinton area was a chapter devoted to extracts from Ed Ball's diaries. The,Huron County Genealgical. Society recently celebrated its first anniversary and now boasts more than 190 members throughout the area, across Canada and the United States. Meetings are held monthly in Goderich, and during the summer months will be held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm at the assessment offices on 46 Gloucester Terrace. In September, the Society will be holding their second workshop on 'Beginning in Genealogy. The day -long seminar will feature a number' of guest speakers and lunch will be served. It will be . held 'at Robertson - Public School in Goderich on Saturday, September 19th. Pre -registration is necessary and you may call Alison Lobb at 482-7167 for more information. League holds meetings in Exeter By Bertha MacGregor La Leckie League (LLL) in Huron County - South has been holding meetings in Exeter this summer and will continue through until September at the home of Diane Banks on Main Street. This month the local league will send three delegates to hear health leaders from around the world speaking at the eighth International Conference of La Leche League in Chicago Illinois. La Leche is an International Organization which offers information and encouragement to mothers who want to breast-feed their babies. La Leche League: "Leading the Renaissance of breast feeding for 25 years" the theme for this con- ference, expresses the part this organization has played in "Bringing Back" breast feeding as over 50 percent of newborns are now being breastfed. The Three Day Con- ference, featuring over 150 sessions, focusing on the physical and emotional well being of children, writhe one of the special events during LLL's 25th anniversary year. Guest speakers will include pediatricians, psychiatrists, allergists, nutritionists and others with particular expertise in related fields. Ashley Mon- tagu, PHD, noted An- thropologist and Author, will discuss "Growing" Human and Growing Young". "Current breast feeding research" will be presented by Dr. Marian Meifert, and Dr. William Crook warns of the effects of food and food additives. Drs. Penny and Andrew Stanway from London, England, authors of "Breast Is Best" will highlight the opening night program. <: Other International guests include Dr. Horst Schetilid from Munich, Germany, who .. Lo Tenn Benefitof Breasst- feeding" and Dr. Tony Myers of Health and Welfare, Canada, will speak about "Every Child Deserves the Best – A case for Breastfeeding in the Modern World." La Leche League in Huron County has been active for over four years, with three groups and leaders in and. around the area. Informal meetings are held in member's homes monthly to acquaint those interested with the physical, psychological and practical aspects of breastfeeding and the nursing relationship. The Huron County Board of Health can give anyone interested dates of the next meetings throughout the County, in Goderich, Belgrave and telephone numbers off the leaders. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carter Two sisters married in double wedding Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carter were married in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Kit- chener on Saturday; May 16. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carter of Landesboro and the bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gilliland of Kitchener. Traditional wedding music was played by the organist Mr. Doug Hass and the full church choir sang two lovely anthems. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Grant McDonaId. Bridal attendants were the bride's sister, Mrs. Anne Thorne, Kingston and Mr. Torn Roy, Kitchener, friend of the groom. A wedding dinner and reception was held at the Conestoga Golf and Tennis Club. The happy couple have taken up residence in Simcoe where Larry is employed by Stelco, Steel Co. of Canada, Nanticoke division. Their wedding was rather unique in that the bride's sister, Glenda and Mr. Tim O'Brien were also married in the double wedding ceremony. Farm is setting for garden wedding By Blanche beeves Morning Prayer was held in St. Jame's Church on Sunday morning, and reading the lesson was Lisa Storey while Don Middleton and Jim Storey received the offering. This Wednesday, July 15th, is St. Swithun's Day and legend has it that if it rains on that Saint's Day, it will rain for 39 days after! I suspect that many area farmers would have wished that thegoodman could have arranged at least two good days of rain and let it go at that. - from Rev. Bennett. We were pleased to have at our Sunday morning service, Mrs. Dorothy Toy of Lam- beth and Norma Dunbar of London. Dorothy's grand- mother some years back was the organist at St. James and Norma's grandfather was a former Rector, Rev. Dunbar at St. James. • Notes The A.C.W. of St. Jame s will be selling tickets on their Annual Quilt Draw on Thursday, July 16th at Suncoast Mall in Goderich. From this area attending the wedding in All Saints Church London of Marion Van Massenhaven and Douglas Smith son of Marion and Jack Smith - were Mrs. Irene Cudmore - Neil and Carol W ammes Ed and Blanche Deeves. Following the wedding they attended the reception and dance in the Parkhill Community Centre. Arlene Hulls and sons Jason and Jonathon of Cornwall are •enjoying a two week vacation with Grandpa and Grandma Dutot. Garden Wedding On Saturday, July 4th at Whitehall Farm, was the setting of a garden wedding reception immediately following the wedding ser- vice which was held across the road at St. James Anglican Church. The bride was Cynthia Louise fourth born child of Don and Audrey Middleton, and the groom was Stephen Charles Taylor, son of Jack and Myrtle Taylor of Brucefield. Sunny skies` prevailed throughout the afternoon while the predominant shades of mauve pink, and white plus pearl grey tuxedoes wafted across the lawns amongst the happy throng. The bride's mother had sewn the bride's gown, bridesmaid'sand flowergirl's dresses. All the flower decorations for church, lawn tables, and house had been arranged by Cindy's aunts, roses, peonies shasta daisies, sweetpeas, crown vetch, delphenium predominations. A hot smorgasbord dinner was served from the dining room and guests dined at linen clad tables set out on the lawn. Bob Campbell, uncle of the bride, was master of ceremonies. Kelvin Jervis expressed an appreciation of the important roles of the departed predecessors of both families leading up to this union. Ted Middleton of Stratford made the toast to the bride. Other speeches were given by Steve, Murray, Bill, and Jack Taylor, Muriel Middleton and Don Middleton. The party reconvened at Summerhill ladies meeting The Summerhill Ladies club met at the home of Ali Westerhout on July 8, with 14 members present. The roll call was answered by the paying of the yearly membership fee. Gladys Van Egmond open- ed the meeting,by reading a poem, and she thanked everybody for coming and Mrs. Westerhout for having the meeting. A thank you note was received from Doreen Carter for the club who helped collect for the "Flowers of Hope Cam - Susan Gross received the English Award from the Summerhill Ladies Club that is donated each year at Hullett Central School, and the annual Summerhill pic- nic will be held on July 16 at 7 pm. in the Conservation Park at the edge of Clinton. Everyone in the Community is welcome. The raffle and anniversary money were collected and Jane Van Spengen won. Mr. Westerhout showed his slides of the trip which he and his wife took last sum - Outdoor service enjoyed The Sunday morning service on July 5 was held in the new air-conditioned auditorium at Huronview. Rev. Wittick was in the pulpit and assisting him at lane ilii amiiww Frank ai.ix Oa:stj•. Taking advantage of the beautiful hot weather, 12 Huronview residents took a picnic lunch and went to the beach at Goderich on Wednesday morning. Enjoying the outing were Jennie Finlay, August Scheffbuck, Pauline SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 30 YEARS CLINTON SEAFORTH Area Repreienative MICHAEL FALCONER 132 High Street CLINT* :N 452-4.441 Dot I ICH AREA Repre1en4el thee ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Load G00ERICH 324-7345 Shkrabujk, Myrtle Jacklin Earl Durnin, Verda Beckler, Mable Jeffery, Margaret MacKersie, Tina McNaughton, Mary McAllister, Helen Fisher and i nomas acnu„iui,. All will soon be holding barbecues on the various floors and enjoying the charcoal taste of ham- burgers and hot dogs. Plans are underway to go to Grand Bend to see "Arsenic and Old Lace" on July 29th and we hope to see "He Wont' Come In From The Barn" in August at Blyth. mer to Athens. These were much enjoyed by all. There is to be an Auction Sale at the August meeting and everyone is to bring an article to auction off. The next meeting is on August 12 at 8:30 p.m. at the home of Helen Lyons. Those on program and lunch are • • OVERHOLT-INGRAM Mrs. Maximo Overholt of Zurich and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ingram of Henson are pleased to announce the ., forthcoming marriage of their children, Barbara- (sour Ann and Richard John on Saturday. August 1, 1981. Open reception to follow. Everyone Welcome. MONUMENTS MARKERS - CEMETERY LETTERING MONUMENT CLEANING & REPAIR DON DENOMME AREA REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT ANYTIME ®L... ... C' A LL'i19 T. PRYDE 8 SON LTD. BUSINESS EST. 1920 alt & falcorer FUNERAL HOME LIMITED serving Clinton and area since 1902 Michael S. Falconer FUNERAL DIRECTOR 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON TELEPHONE 482-9441 Lorna Ellis, Evelyn Merrill, and Vera Gibbings. Smile Ever get the feeling that life is a talk show - and you've got laryngitis? the Clinton Arena where a larger throng, of friends, neighbors and relatives danced and visited while Cindy's co-worker from Agric Book Exeter, Sylvia provided the band music, their group called Maple gym'. Some . people travelled many miles to attend, as far as Surrey B.C., Ottawa, Toronto, Newtonville, Listowel, Cambridge, Woodstock and Stratford - to mention a few. Several - prenuptial showers and parties were held for the bride and groom: one for -the grown by his friends held at Floyd Armstrongs; while the bride was feted by old school friends at Janet Schenk's in Clinton, by cousins and aunts at Donna Glanville's in Seaforth; at Jean Arm- strong's in Zurich; Kay Campbell's in Clinton; plus St. James Church and neigh- bours shower held at Estelle Wises at Holmesville. Open house at Whitehall' was held July 27, one week prior to the wedding to show the gifts and share the festivities with the neigh- borhood and friends. The bride, groom and their parents will be eternally grateful for the many, many acts of untiring, generous efforts on their behalf to help them celebrate such a joyous occasion. Cindy and Steve will be living in Brucefield. Personal Notes Don and `Audrey Mid- dleton, Mrs. Fred Middleton and Canon Paull, attended Wingham Memorials *Guaranteed . Granite *Cemetery Lettering •Buy Direct and save Commissions BUS. PHONE 347-1910 RES. 3S7 -101S the 50th Anniversary of Kew and Pat Taylor in Blyth. On their way home they stopped and dined at the Harbour Lites in Bayfield and onto Canon Paull's home and had their dessert from the Mulberry tree. . Bus Trip to Caledonia with Blanche Deeves, the bus is full and I would like to thank all who phoned and couldn't get on the bus with us, watch for another bus trip with me in September. °I NOTABL! QUOTES THERE ARE HOSTS al purblind ,Folk who name themselves "humanists" who would be willing to abandon all measures for defence; to submit meekly and shamefully. accepting the Russian foot on their necks, in grovelling submission. (Wake Hp, March 1981.) The Notable Quotes Society 333 Klnlnvle. London, NEG 1P1 Summer Sale ilik; ' ‘ ,tg I. k3 -: -OFF •SWIM WEAR *SHORTS KNIT SPORT SHIRTS •SUMMER HATS •WINDBREAKERS ALL SUITS and C REDUCED SPORTCOATS MARKED aK►pbcll's Men's klQar MAIN CORNER CLINTON 482-9732 Ir Anglican Si. Paul's Anglican Church THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT B.A. M. Div. SUNDAY, JULY 19, 1981 5TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 10 A.M. Holy Communion and Sermon CELEBRANT & PREACHER: REV. GEORGE YOUMATOFF Christian Reformed Christian Reformed Church A, • 243 Princess St. E., Clinton REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG B.D., Th. M. SUNDAY, JULY 19, 1981 10 A.M. Reader: MR. CLARENCE BOS 7:30 P.M. Guest Preacher: REV. P. MANTEL, VANASTRA All visitors welcome Watch "FAITH 20" at 9:30 A.M. on Global T.V. Pentecostal Calvary Pentecostal Church 166 Victoria St. Clinton ' Pastor: Paul Shevchuk 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 10:45 A.M. Morning Worship 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Service ALL WELCOME Church Services 1- Fellowship Bible Chapel -� 162 Maple Street Clinton SPEAKER: FRED MUNNINGS, CLINTON SUNDAY 9:45 A.M. Worship Service 11 :00 A.M. Fomily Bible Hour & Sunday School 7:00 P.M. Evening Service 7:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting TUESDAY Presbyterian St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church THE REV. THOMAS A.A. DUKE CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST SUNDAY, JULY 19, 1981 10 A.M. Morning Worship 10 A.M. Sunday School . ALL WELCOME United Wesley -Willis United Church PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE MINISTER • REV. JAMES BECHTEL B.A., B.D. Organist - Miss Catharine Potter Choir Director • Mrs. Wm. Hearn SUNDAY, JULY 19, 1981 11 A.M.-HOLMESVILLE•WESLEY-WILLIS SUMMER UNION SERVICES AT ONTARIO STREET UNITED (SUMMER CHURCH FOR MONTH OF JULY United Ontario Street United Church 105 Ontario St Clinton MINISTER REV R. NORMAN PICK ORGANIST MRS. DORIS McKINLEY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 1%1 6TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 11 A M PUBLIC WORSHIP WELCOMING WESLEY-WILLIS, .. HOLMESVILLE CONGREGATIONS FOR JULY & ALL OTHER VISITORS *Note: "A 11 TIMES DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME"