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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-09-23, Page 14PAGE 14—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23,1981 Frank Phillips photo Mr. & Mrs. Michael Siertscrna Married in Clinton Clinton Christian Refor- med Church, decorated with white candelabra and fresh pink roses, was the setting for the August 28 wedding of Deborah. Grace Postnna and Michael Roy Siertsema. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and ' Mrs. Wiebe Postma of Brucefirld and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Murray Siertsema of Blyth. Rev. A. Dieleman con- ducted the double ring ceremony and wedding music was suppled by soloist Jo -Anne VanMaar and organist Dick Roorda. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of tiered lace over satin featuring a mandarin collar and sweetheart neckline. A fingertip veil edged with lace trailed from her pearl -brimmed hat. She carried a sheaf of pink roses sprinkled with baby's breath. Betty -Ann Postma; sister of the bride, was maid of honour, ' and bridesmaids were Annette Branderhorst, friend of the bride, and Anita - Siertsema,' sister of the groom. The attendants wore soft pink cocktail gowns emphasized by a lace Vic- torian neckline: They •wore white lace gloves and carried bouquets of pink carnations and burgundy roses interwoven with white ribbon and baby's breath. Steve Siertsema, brother of the groom, was the best man and ushers were Bert Siertsema, brother of the groom, and Dave Sikkema, friend of the groom. Ben- jamin Dykstra, cousin of the groom was the ring bearer. Following the wedding dinner and reception, the newlyweds left for a honeymoon up north. They are residing in Guelph. Prior to the wedding, showers for the bride were hosted by Arlene and Heather McCowan for neigh- bours, by the aunts of the Siertsema family and by Kim Drost and Connie Evans for the kitchen staff of Huronview. The bride . was also feted at showers given by her aunt, Mrs. Gerda Postma assisted by daughters Margaret Bakker and Janet Postma, and given by Jo -Anne VanMaar and Trudy Kassies. The bride and groom were honoured at a party given by the Dykstra family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Lois VanReenen. Wesley Willis U.C.W. begins fall season The Wesley Willis United Church women began their new Fall season enjoying an overall meeting September 15. Tables were decorated with various flowers and fruits. Each woman found her relative place with mat- ching name tags. Coffee and fresh fruit bowl were en- joyed as the meeting got underway. Peggy Menzies was in charge and Alice Andrews. Edna Stewart and the Pres. Norma Grigg assisted in the worship. Marilyn Parr and Marie Black attended the Alma College School for leaders in August. They gave a com- prehensive meaningful resume of their three full days. They were most en- thusiastic and enjoyed the time very much. They thank- ed the ladies for the oppor tunity of attending. Peggy conducted a couple of Bible contests with Ida Livingston's table having the most points namely Clete Holland, Rosie Armstrong and Mary Dale. Ann MacLean encouraged the women to keep in mind e Morning Market Nov. 7 aihd to keep busy preparing for it. Donna Wood reported that the Literary Club will be continuing this year. Watch the paper and church calen- dar'for dates. Fall Rally to beheid Clinton's Golden Radar Senior Citizen Club met on September 16th and president Ed Johns welcomed everyone and read a poem. After the reports were given, members were reminded that the Fall Rally will be held on October 14th at the Holmesville Com- munity Centre. Muriel Jones gave an interesting report from the United Senior Citizens of Ontario convention in Kingston. President Johns offered special congratulations to Watt and Ruby Webster on their 50th wedding an- niversary. For the entertainment program May Gibson gave a reading and Watt Webster favored with mouth organ selections. Euchre and 500 were played and the high winners were Donna Tyndall and Jim Pollock. Pearl Cummings and Reta Wright were the low scorers. Muriel Grigg had the high 500 score, Minlue Rumball was low. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7th. Local obit ries Ottilie Bowden A longtime area resident, Ottilie Rowden died in Clinton Public Hospital on September 17th after bat- tling leukemia for the past year. She was 78 years old. Mrs. Rowden was born on July 15, 1903 In Proton Township, Grey County to James and Elizabeth Lockhart. She lived in the area until 1931 and after marrying' Robert Rowden, the couple moved' to Goderich Township. In 1955 the Rowdens moved to Clinton. Mrs. Rowden was a Registered Nurse and was a member . of St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clinton, As well, she was a member of the Rebecca Lodge. She was predeceased by her husband, parents and one son Robert, who died in infancy. Mrs. Rowden is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John (Muriel) Manning of Blyth and Mrs. Edward (Lois) Wise of Clinton. She is also survived by 10 grand- children, seven great- grandchildren and three brothers, Ivan of Hythe, Alberta, Glenn of Clinton and Arlie cf Goderich. She was predeceased by one brother Lawson. Rev. James Broadfoot conducted the funeral ser- vices ..at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton on September 19. Interment followed at the Clinton Cemetery. The pallbearers were Cameron Manning, Murray Manning, Stewart Wise, Dennis Kelly, Chris Cowan and Robert . Elliott. The flower bearers were Don Lockhart, Ken Rowden and Frank Rowden. Minnie Elva Lavis Miss Minnie Elva Lavis of 134 Carlton Street, Toronto died in Bowmanville Memorial Hospital on September 13th. She was 91 years old. A Goderich Township native, Miss Lavis was born on. September 18, 1889 to George Lavis and the former Harriett Jenkins. She graduated from the Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing in 1917 and nursed for most of her life in Toronto. Miss Lavis is survived by several nieces and nephews and was precdeased by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton on September 16th. Rev. Norman Pick from the Ontario Street United Church officiated and (in- terment followed , in the Clinton Cemetery. The pallbearers were Bryan Lavis and Allan Lavis, both of Clinton, Donald Grant Sylvester of Owen Sound and David Eric Sylvesterof Bowmanville. Alice Cornish A former Sunday School teacher, UCW supporter and member of the Wesley -Willis SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS CLINTON SEAFORTN Area Reprosenative MICHAEL FALCONER 133 High Street CLINTON 482-4441 GODERICH AREA Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road GODERICH 324-7345 See Bob McKinley for all. your life insurance and investment needs Bob McKinley 262-5462, Henson Featu ring ---Th • No Load Savings Plans. • Income Tax Deferred on Interest. o RRSP'S a Annuities • Income Averaging Annuities • New Non•Smokers life insurance Rates inion U THE DOMINION LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY 1 United Church, MIS. Alice Cornish died in Clinton Public Hospital on Sep- tember 18. She was 92 years old. Born in Brucefleld on September 23, 1888 to Thomas and Elizabeth Carr, Mrs. Cornish resided in the area all her life. She at- tended school at SS 10 in Stanley Township and on June 23, 1914 married Garnet Cornish in Brucefield. The couple lived in Clinton and Mrs. Cornish was an active member 'of' the Wesley -Willis Church and assisted her husband in the caretaking duties at the church. Mr. Cornish died in 1966 and Mrs. Cornish lately moved to Huronview. Mrs. Cornish is survived by two children, Dorothy Cornish of Toronto and Rev, Don Cornish of Hamilton. Four grandchildren also survive. She was predeceased by one sister, Elizabeth funeral services were held at the Beattie Funeral Home in Clinton September 21 with Rev. Stanley McDonald and Rev. James Bechtel officating. Inter- ment followed in the Clinton Cemetery. The pallbearers included Bert Gliddon, Charles Nelson, Robert Irwin, William Cook, John Wise and Ralph Holland Quote We do not quite forgive the giver. The hand that feeds us is in some danger of being bitten. -Ralph Waldo Emer- son. Wingham Memorials *Guaranteed Granite *Cemetery Lettering *Buy Direct and save Commissions • BUS. PHONE 347-1910 RES. 357-1015 NOTABLE QUOTES THE TRIUMPHANT VIC- TORY OF OUR Lord Jesus Christ, upon His return as King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. 14: 11- 21), will bring about the further fulfillment of what the prophet en- visioned (Iso. 61: 11): "So the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations." (Dr. H.8. Rand) Notable Quotes Society 335 Klninvle, London, N6G 1P1 (James Fitzgerald photo) Mr. & Mrs. Greg Holmes Huronview news Led by Frank Bissett, the Huronview choir sang the anthem Only A Touch at their Sunday service. Residents gathered in the auditorium on Monday after- noon to listen to Old Tyme Music records. . Ceramic class was held on Tuesday afternoon, and the Maitland Women's Institute in Wingham provided the entertainment at the September birthday party on Wednesday afternoon. The pianist was Ethel Adams, while providing the vocal music was Mabel Jacklin, Ruth Chien, and Millie Walsh. The audience joined them in a Sing Along. Readings included poems called Friendship, Giving Lavishly, and What A Cab Driver Knows. Happy Birth- day was sung to those who were celebrating and birth - NEED To KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT DOUR NEW COMMUNITY? Call 9.17e-10lla 482-7389"° Phone Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community Information. 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 THE HURON CENTRE FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH is pleased to invite you to hear Dr. Paul Patterson CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST TO THE CENTRE speaking on "HOW FAMILIES CHANGE CHILDREN'S BEHA VIOUR" At the Annual Meeting of the Centre WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7, 1981 7:30 p.m., ®t the Huron Centre 160 Huron Street, Clinton, Ontori =: The Huron Centre for Children & Youth has provided counselling service for hundreds of families since Its In- corporation as a Children's Mental Health Centre in 1477. The Centre k governed by a Board of Directors elected at the Annual Meeting of the Corporation. day cards distributed. Cup- cakes and tea were served at the close. Mrs. A. Prouty led the singing of the hymns You MayHave the Joy Bells, Lord Lay Some Soul Upon My Heart, at Bible Study on Thursday afternoon. She also sang the solo Springs Of Living Water, with the con- gregation singing the chorus. The message given by Mrs. Prouty was taken from John Ch. 4. Jesus Giv- ing Living Water To The Samaritan Woman. The meeting closed in prayer. Sympathy is expressed to the family of Jonathan Fisher. Smile Nothing makes smoking so bad for your health these days as being among beligerent non-smokers. Coupi4 to lige in Mississauga The 08140101ilitadQum* was decoriltetliith Oink and white bows, MIA daisies and cande1M* s for the August 22 'Wedding 'alf Greg Hohneihattd: ult Dirks The :, . • is thd don of Gerry and t *hives of Clinton and, the bait to the daughter of int andinanehe Parke of liana; Rev. McMillen conducted the doable ring eerenneiw and special musk was provided by organist Anna Keys and soloists Tom Robinson and Graeae Craig, For the occasion the bride wore a white dress that featured' an empire waist and scooped neckline. A long flowing train tell from the dress and she wore a waist. length veil. To' complete her outfit the bride carried a white silk bouquet, accented with pink. Gayle Kin nneriy of London, a friendof the bride, was the maid of honor. She wore a dusty rose colored dress and carried a basket of Mt flowers. Bridesmaids Janice Allan, a cousin of the bride, Janet Graham, a cousin of the bride, Karen Holmes, a sister of the groom and Marjorie Holmes a cousin of the groom were dressed similarly. Steve Cook of Sarnia was the best man and the guests were ushered into the church by Dan Campbell, Dave n1ey and , Dave Counter, Ill friends of the groom, and John Parke, a brother .of the bride. Following the ceremony Li;. reception - reception was held at the Pinerldge Chalet in Hensall. For the occasion the bride's mother won a floor -length, Mac colored dress that featured a high neckline and long sheer sleeves. The groom's mother won a long, dusty rose colored dress that featured a scooped neckline. Guests attended the wedding from Sin :a: pore, Hamilton, London, Michigan and Toronto. Following the celebration the newlyweds left on a wedding trip for northern Ontario and they are now makingtheir new home in Mississauga.. Prior to the wedding the bride was feted at a number of showers including one given by Marg ,Robinson at her cottage. Barb Dabbs and Nancy Holmes, aunts of the groom, hosted a shower In Clinton and Betty Graham, an aunt of the bride, held a shower at her ,home The bride was honored by the Goshen UCW and friends of the bride gathered at a shower held by Gayle Kimmerly and Marilyn Mair. Margaret Allan, an aunt of the bride, also held a shower in her home. E!z±JainEnL G/VIC_PLE-v/QLSt Mr. and Mrs. James McPhee, Goderich, Ontario, and Mr. and Mrs. Clint Hoist, Stoney Creek, Ontario, wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Shelley Ann and Gary Lawrence. The wedding will take place on Saturday, October 3, 1981 at North Street United Church, Goderich. —photo by James Fitzgerald Church Services Fellowship Bible Chapel .1 Clinton 162 Maple Street SPEAKER:. ROB WJNJA, ELMIRA "Doctrine of Salvation" & New Life In Christ" SUNDAY 9:45 A.M. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Family Bible Hour & Sunday School MALCOLM Mac Donald, Ventriloquist 7:00 P.M. Evening Service 7:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting St. Paul's Anglican Church THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT B.A. M. C11v. SUNDAY, SEPT. 27, 1981 15th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 11:30 A.M. Morning Prayer and Secrorfl int of Holy Baptism SERMON: "SEALED WITH THE CROSS" SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY AVAILABLE DURING MORNING WORSHIP Christian Reformed Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E., C inion REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG B,D., Th. M. SUNDAY, SEPT. 27, 1981 10 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE SERMON: "FACING A NEW SEASON" 3 P.M. WORSHIP SERVICt SERMON: "DEAD END ROAbS" All visitors welcome Watch "FAITH 20" at 9:30 A.M. on Gloisrdl T.V. y .% Pentecostal Calvary Pentecostal Church. 166 Victoria St. Clinton Pastor Poul Shevchuk 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 10:45 A.M. Morning Warship 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Service+ ALL WELC:ME TUESDAY Presbyterian St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church THE REV. THOMAS A.A. DUKE CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST SUNDAY, SEPT. 27, 1981 SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION 10 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP 10 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL ALL WELCOME United Wesley -Willis United Ch PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPL MINISTER - REV. JAMES BECHTEL 8. Organist - Miss Catharine Potter Choir Director - Mrs. Wm. Hearn arch A., B.D. SUNDAY, SPET. 27, 1981 11 A.M. - Worship Service SERMON: "THE IMPORTANCE OF SCRIPTURE" Nursery & Sunday School HOLMESVILLE 9:45 A.M. - Worship Service and Sunday School "THE IMPORTANCE OF SCRIPTURE" United Ontario Street United Church 105 Ontario St. Clinton MINISTER REV. R. NORMAN PICK ORGANIST LOUISE McGREGOR ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY 103rd SEPTEMBER 27, 1981 11 A.M. Church School 11 A.M. Public Worship PREACHER: Rev. David R. Carrothers B.A. M.DIV. Colborne St. United Church, London, Ont. MUSIC: Craig Ellen Singers - Goderich Ontario Street U.C. Choir 7:30 P.M. Public Worship - PREACHER: Rev. James A. Bechtel B.A. B.D. Wesley.Willis & Holmesville-IJnited Church MUSIC: Margaret Whitmore, Seaforth Ontario Street U.IC. Choir Following Evening Service there will be refreshments in the Church Hall *1Votee "A LL TIMES DAVE -Mgr SAvitiart7ke .4 1 1 e