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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-12-09, Page 15Ont. Street UCW hold ammal meeting The Ladies of Ontario Street Church U.C.W. held their general meeting, December 1, under the leadership of , Valena Trewartha. Singing of carols was enjoyed followed by a Christmas Prayer with the afternoon unit ladies con- ducting the devotional period. Gladys Van Egmond played her accordion, ac- companied by ladies picked. at random to sing familiar songs and play in the rhythm band. This being a new experience for most. Rev. Pick showed a film to help introduce the new study book, "Living Between Memory and Hope". Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gibson Local couple wed in fall ceremony Autumn leaves and yellow mums surrounded the altar of Knox Presbyterian Church in Bayfield where a 4 pm ceremony on October 10, 1981 united in marriage Mary Lynn Talbot and Paul Gibson. Lighted candelabrum completed the setting for the double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Dennis Clarke from Sarnia. Music was provided by Jackie Johnston and soloist Pete Postill. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Ruth Talbot and the late George Dewar (Bud) Talbot of Bayfield and the groom is the youngest son of Joe and Isabel Gibson of RR 2, Seaforth. Given in marriage by her mother and her brother, the bride was escorted un the aisle by her brother Brian Talbot of Bayfield. She wore a floor -length ivory chiffon gown, with long sheer sleeves. The dress featured a high Victoriari neckline with a stand-up collar and chiffon ruffle. The full skirted gown - fell into a medium length train at the back. To com- plete her outfit she wore an ivory colored picture hat with lace on a three lace chiffon flounce. The hat was trimmed at the back with a rose and enhances with French Illusion fingertip veil. The bride carried an arm bouquet of deep plum colored roses, magnolias, accented with ivory colored baby's breath Maid of honor was Lori Talbot of RR 3, Bayfield, a niece of the bride. She chose a long plum colored gown, featuring spaghetti shoulder straps and a draped skirt with lettuce stitch edging. Her matching sheer cape also featured the lettuce stitch hem and draped in the front to match the skirt. She carried a nosegay of ivory roses, magnolia and baby's breath. She also wore sprigs of baby's breath in her hair. Bridesmaids were Brenda .McLean of RR 2, Goderich, a sister of the bride; Cindy Talbot of RR 3, Bayfield, a niece of the bride: Elizabeth Gibson of RR 2, Seaofrthm a sister of the groom and Sherri Talbot of RR 4, Goderich, niece of the bride. They were gowned in dresses styled similarly to the maid of honor's and each carried silk nosegays and wore baby's breath in their hair. The best man was Bill Campbell of RR 3, Bayfield, a friend of the groom. Guests were ushered into the church by John Gibson of RR 2, Seaforth, brother of the groom; Marvin Merner of Bayfield, friend of the groom; Ken Jewitt of Seaforth, brother-in-law of the groom and Mark McLean on RR 2, Goderich, brother- in-law of the bride. Following the ceremony the bride and groom were chauffeured around town and tothe White Carnation in Hoknesville, in a limousine, compliments to the "Thursday Night Boys." Master of ceremonies for the evening was Rick Talbot of RR 3, Bayfield, brother of the bride. For the occasion the mother of the bride wore a cocktail length mulberry colored dress, featuring a high neckline and full length sleeves, accented by sequins around the collar and cuffs. Completing her outfit was a corsage of pink roses. The mother of the groom wore a cocktail length Wedgewood blue shaded dress with a rounded nekline and short split sleeves. To complete her outfit she wore a corsage of yellow roses. Special guests in at- tendance included the groom's grandmothers, Mrs. Florence Ludvigson and Mrs. May Gibson. The couple honeymooned in Niagara Falls and are now residing in Bayfield. Prior to their wedding the bride was feted at a com- munity shower held at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Bayfield. A miscellaneous shower was given by Mrs. Ross Feagan and Mrs. Don Harris, aunts of the bride, at the home of Mrs. Feagan. Another miscellaneous shower was given by Lori and Cindy Talbot and Brenda McLean at the home of Brenda McLean. A family shower- for the bride and groom was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chowen, uncle and aunt of the groom and a bathroom and laundry shower was given by Mrs. Shirley Elliott and Mrs. Asa e Gibson of the home c Mrs. Elliott. Marion Powell, president of the U.C.U. conducted the business and a letter was read from the Foster Child. The 1982 budget waa presented and accepted. The ladies were reminded of the congregational skating party, January 10,1981. The treasurer, Shirley Elliott, %:.ve a financial report of the "Festival Bazaar", and many com- ments were made on its success. The ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch, followed by a short fellowship period in the newly decorated Ladies Parlour. Well known lady dies in London Florence Menzies Florence Irene Menzies, wife of Rev. Albert E.A. Menzies, died in London on Friday November 27, 1981, where they had been living since their retirement in 1968. She was born in London Township on June 13, 1904 to James and Susan Walls. Irene Menzies is the mother of Earl Beecher Menzies Q.C. of Clinton; J. Alexander Menzies Q.C. of Toronto; and. Mrs. Douglas (Marie) Bonds of London. Mourning their grandmother are nine grandchildren; Robert, Margot, Marianne and Beecher of Clinton; Geoffrey, James and Meredith of Toronto, and Randall and Carolyn of Lon- don. Mrs. Menzies is surviv- ed by one brother, Earl M. Walls of London. Rev. and Mrs. Menzies are well-known to many people in the Londesboro communi- ty, where they served the United Church from 1938- 1945. At that time, she was organist and choir leader in the church. The funeral service was held at the Needham Memorial Chapel in London on Monday, November 30, 1981 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. R. Maurice Boyd D.D. officiating. Interment was in Littlewood Cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews; George Thomp- son, John Walls, Douglas Walls, Harold Walls, Michael Starodub, and Reid Menzies. Since retirement, the Men- zies have been active members of Metropolitan United Church in London. For the past several years they acted ea -a team in con- ducting a front ly church service at Marian Villa and St. Marys Hospital in Lon- don, during which Rev. Men- zies preached the lesson and Mrs. Menzies provided the music. Irene Menzies, her musical talent, and her vivacious personality will be sadly missed by family and friends alike. CPTA leader resigns, vice-president fills spot On. Tuesday Dec. 1 St. Joseph's Catholic Parent- Teacher Association held an executive meeting in St. Joseph's School. President Marg Hoskin announced that she and her family are being moved away on account of her hus- band's business, so vice- president Mary Garon would be installed as acting presi- dent. We were all sorry to see Marg leave, but hopefully all her efforts will be carried through as she has been a very active, outstanding per- son. erson. The executive wishes Mary good luck and offered their support to her whenever needed. In old business, it was reported that last month's scrambled egg day was a very good success and next month the . C.P.T.A. will sponsor another hot dog day. The Zehrs and IGA tapes were collected and sent to their stores from which the C.P.T.A. deposited $42.74 from Zehrs and $50.41 from I.G.A. Save a Tape Plan into their bank account. Many thanks to all the friends, relatives and neighbours for saving their grocery tapes and sending them with the children to the sgmol, please keep The next meeting will be an executive meeting on Jan. 12 to plan the upcoming events after the Christmas rush when everyone has a chance to settle to a normal routine again. ( Doug Armstrong photo ) Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Pierre Laporte Honeymoon to northern Ontario St. Peter's Catholic Church in Zurich was the setting for the October 31st wedding of Angela Kathleen Talbot of Bayfield and Jean- Pierre Laporte of RR 2, Zurich. The groom's mother Mrs. LH Laporte decorated the church with flowers and the double ring ceremony was conducted by Father Ben- sette..Special wedding music was supplied by organist Mrs. Henry Rau and soloist Mm Denomme. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Talbot of Bayfield and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jean M. Laporte of RR 2, Zurich. For her special . day the bride wore a long white ®own, . featuring long sheer sleeves and a high neckline, accented with lace and pearls. She wore a western - styled hat covered in lace and pearls, and accented on one side with a white flower. To complete her outfit the bride carried a bouquet of wine roses and pink daisies. Miss Janet Kaptien of Bayfield was the maid of honor. She wore a floor - length wine colored gown with sheer cape sleeves. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and wine tinted daisies. The bridesmaids were Karen Armstrong of Clinton, Huronview honors Elsie There was a presentation made to Mrs. Elsie Hen- derson at Huronview's Sunday morning service recently by Sarah Carter and Margaret McQueen. The presentation was given to Elsie in appreciation for the number of years that she had played throughout the building and at the Sunday services. Another presen- tation was made to Rev. Wittick for needy children and families. The Lakeview Mennonites toured Huronview on Sunday aft°emoon singing, while on Sunday evening a hymn sing was held. Music appreciation was held on Monday afternoon, when small children added to the program presented by Rrenrf a Fe,wwai Igo frmmn Auburn and M. Morrison from Blyth. The Christmas story was told very ef- fectively with their small children acting out the roles. It was thoroughly enjoyed by theOver90 Club. Bible Study was held in the chapel on Thursday af- ternoon, and Thursday also saw the setting up of all the Christmas trees and decorations and the home has taken on a very f e appearance. Mass was held in th chapel on Friday morning while on Friday afternoon, a good turnout of residents enjoyed many games of Bingo. Sympathy is expressed to the families of Mary Fisher and Charles Anderson. MONUMENTS MARKERS - CEMETERY LETTERING MONUMENT CLEANING & REPAIR DON DENOMME AREA REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT ANYTIME Phone 524-6621 A .z PIMP Ongai triR�i E Tom. - imes - -tr ac7Qm_„.. -- alt & ,falconer FUNERAL HOME LTD. serving Clinton and area since 1902 pat%IIIIUI Michael S. Falconer FUNERAL DIRECTOR 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON TELEPHONE 482-9441 INFORMATION ON PRE -ARRANGEMENTS AVAILABLE AT NO OBLIGATION a sister of the bride and Shelly Laporte of RR 2, Zurich, a sister of the groom.. They were dressed similarly to the maid of honor and carried identical flowers. All the bouquets were made by Elaine Brandon. The hair pieces and corsages were made by the mother of the bride, Mrs. Fran Talbot. Robert Watson of RR 1, Dashwood was the best man and guests were ushered into the church by Marcel Laporte of RR 2, Zurich, a brother of the groom and Gary Rau of RR 2, Zurich Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Bayfield Community Centre. Guests from London, Woodstock, Bayfield and Zurich took part in the celebration and for the oc- casion the bride's mother wore a sheer mauve colored street length dress, accented with a burgundy corsage. The mother of the groom wore a light pink colored street length dress, com- pleted with a rose corsage. The couple honeymooned to northern Ontario and are now residing at RR 2, Zurich. The bride is using gifts given at showers held by Shelly Laporte and Lil Laporte, sister and mother of the groom, at St. Peter's Hall and a second shower held at the home of Brenda Arm- strong. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 ,1981 -PAGE 13 Radars have festive p Y On December 3rd, the Golden Radar Senior Citizens held their Christmas party in the Anglican Church Hall with over 60 in at- tendance. Ida Godkin thanked all the ladies who served the dinner, and after a sing song George Rumball introduced the guest speaker Rev. Broadfoot. Muriel Jones thanked Rev. Broadfoot for his message and hoped his family would have a blessed Christmas. Muriel then presented him with rig*. The draw was made for the afghan and two cushions. Leona Lockart pulled the winning ticket of Minlue Rumball, the lucky winner. Ed Johns then presented the past president George Rumball with his pin, and the door prizes were won by SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS CLINTON SEAFORTN Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street CLINTON 482-9441.. GODERICH AREA Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Rood GODERICH 524-7345 NOTABLE QUOTES THE GREAT WINSTON CHURCHILL, at a critical war -time moment for the West, re -assured his discouraged coun- trymen with his vision of "brightness coming from the west". The kindred peoples - of North America still bear that God -Imposed mantle. Israel In the Isles is for spent. (The Link, Oct 81.) Notable Quotes Society 555 Klninvle. London. N G 1P1 Omerine Watkin and Margaret Reynolds. Euchre winners were: high, Donna Tyndall and Hazel Parker; low, Rachel Johnston and Olive Ball. Te Olde Coantry Ston SER SON APIAR WE'RE LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 84 between HENSALL & ZURICH e WE'RE OPEN: MONDAY -SATURDAY 9o.m. - 6 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS Zai -4079 Friday Night & Saturday Specials THIS WEEKEND ONLY! FRI., DEC. 11 - 7 PM -9 PM/SAT., DEC.12 - 9 AM -4 PM *AII Christmas Candy *Peanuts *Fruit Snacks *Bridge Mixture *Chocolate Raisins and Peanuts *Mal Yogurt Bali & morel O°/a OFF _ ALSO! Glen and Della Rice will be here with their wooden toys, hobby horses *Clothes•for Barbie and other size dolls. ON DISPLAY IN OUR PACKING ROOM ALL HOMEMADE We have a unique Christmas Gift idea for you! Ear Piercing for Christmas! Wrap up the stud earrings for under the tree.... and make an appointment for piercing at your earliest convenience! *Gift Certificates *Not bashes *Blow Dryers *Carreg Irons *Christmas Arrangements aits Look extra lovely for the Christmas Season . with an APPLE -PECTIN PERMI CHARLES' BEAUTY SALON Charles, Lee and Barb PHONE FOR AN APPOINTMENT 482-7065 I• 74 VICTORIA ST. CLINTON (HWY. 4 SOUTH) United Church Services tario Street United Church 105 Ontario St. Clinton MINISTER ORGANIST REV R. NORMAN PICK LOUISE McGREGOR 3RD SUNDAY IN ADVENT SUNDAY, DEC. 13, 1981 11 A.M Church School 11 A.M Public Worship ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dec.. 0 7:30 p.m. Pre -Christmas Service WesleK-Willis Church Dec. 24 7:30 p.m_ Christmos:tE.ve Service • ONTARIO Street ' Unitcd Church 1201 a.m. Midnight Communion ONTARIO Street United Church United Wesley -Willis United Church PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE MINISTER - REV. JAMES BECHTEL B.A. B.D. Organist - Mise Catharine Potter Choir Director - Mrs. Wm. Hearn DECEMBER 13, 1981 11 A.M. - Worship Service SERMON: "Christmas According To Luke Nursery A Sunday School HOLMESVILLE 9.45 A.M. - Worship Service and Sunday School "CHRISTMAS ACCORDING TO LUKE Fellowship Bible Chapel 162 Maple Street SPEAKER - Neal Lowey SUNDAY 9:45 A.M. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Family Bible Hour & Sunday School 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY 7:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting THURS. 7 p.m. Awana Clubs Clinton -J Anglican St. Paul's Anglican Church THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT B.A. M. Div. sUWUAY, DEC. l3 1981 ADVENT III 11:30 A.M. - Morning Prayer. Gordon and Jon Soutter from St Marys Ont. will feed in the Morning Worship. SUNDAY SCHOOL 8 NURSERY AVAILABLE DURING MORNING WORSHIP Christian Reformed Christian Reformed Churg 243 Princess St. E.. Clinton REV ARIE VANDEN BERG B.D.. Th. M. SUNDAY, DEC. 13, 1981 10 A.M. Worship Service SERMON - The Song of Marr 3 P.M Worship Service SERMON Now Before You Go The tord s Supper in both Services All visitors welcome Watch FAITH 20 at 9 30 A M on Global 7 V Pentecostal Calvary Pentecostal Church 166 V,ctor la St Clinton 9-45 A.M. Sunday School 10:45 A.M. Morning Worship 700 P.M. Wednei-lay Prayer Service ALL WELCOME "EASTERN STANDARD TIME"