HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-09-28, Page 13Mr. And Mrs. Laird Eisler
Laird Eisler, son of Richard and Beatrice Eisler of
Goderich, and Eunice Batlike, daughter of Douglas and
Barbara Batkin of Clinton, were married in Ontario Street
United Church, Clinton by the Reverend Stan MacDonald
on August 20. Maid of honor was Susan Jefferson of
Clinton. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Mary Jean Baer of
Goderich, Dianne Batkin of Clinton and Beverley Sem-
c•yszyn of Toronto. Groomsman was Peter Vanderheyden
of Goderich. Guests were ushered into the church by
Larry Hawkins of Goderich, Doug Batkin Jr. of Clinton
and George Barwick of Bayfield. Following the wedding
ceremony, a reception was held at the Goderich arena.
After a wedding trip to Nova Scotia, Mr. and Mrs. Laird
Eisler took up residence at Huron Haven Trailer Park,
K.R. 6 Goderich. ( Photo by Paul Wheeler)
Mr. And Mrs. jack Kroes
The Clinton Christian Reformed Church was the setting
for the Aug. 26 wedding of Jack Martin Kroes of RR 4
Brussels and Margaret Rosanne Haak of RR 2 Clinton.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Len Kroes of RR 4
Woodstock and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Gary Haak of RR 2 Clinton. Rev. Bert Slofstra officiated
at the service and the bride was attended by maid of honor
Wilma Drost of Toronto. Bridesmaids were Audrey
VandenheuVel of Goderich and Benita Haak of Clinton.
The bride's niece, Jessica Haak of Goderich was the
flowergirl. Bert Siertsema of Blyth was the best man and
ushers were Gerald Kroes of Onipine and John Uyl of
Blyth. Following a reception at the Blyth Community
Centre, the newlyweds honeymooned in Vermont. The
couple's new home is at RR 2 Clinton. (Bob Rocca photo)
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A special service was held
in the Huronview auditorium
Sunday morning with
Reverend Pick in charge.
By request of the family off
the late Mrs. Annie Dale, a
service in her memory took
place. On behalf of the fami-
ly, Murray Dale presented a
picture depicting the life of
Jesus, to Tim Collyer, assis-
tant administrator of Huron -
view. On accepting this gift,
Mr. Collyer thanked Mur-
ray, on behalf of the
residents.
Mrs. Joy Harrison from
Goderich, was the guest
soloist. After the service,
residents had the opportuni-
ty of meeting the Dale fami-
ly and viewing the picture
which will hang in the
chapel.
Monday afternoon, some
of the residents got together
and put on an impromptu
variety concert. Myrtle
Fairservice who has a
remarkable memory, gave
several of her readings.
Margaret McQueen sang a
comical number accom-
panied by Elsie Henderson
at the piano, followed by a
couple of piano duets played
by Elsie and Frank Bissett.
Much to our surprise, Elsie
delighted us with some
mouth organ selections. This
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CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20,1983—PAGE 13
itt instrator receives
talented lady closed the pro-
gram, by performing with
her dancing doll.
After a meeting conducted
by Administrator Wayne
Lester, it was decided to
reopen the tuck shop on the
weekend, and it will be open
in the afternoon, seven days
a week.
On Sept. 20, several
residents went up Wesley -
Willis United Church in Clin-
ton. Sponsored by the Cana-
dian Institute for the Blind,
there were many aids to
assist the blind person, on
display in the auditorium of
the church.
Bluevale Women's In-
stitute convened the
September birthday party,
which was held Wednesday
afternoon in the auditorium.
There was a wonderful at-
tendance for this, the first
program of the autunari
season. The president, Jean
Mathers was chairlady and
introduced the numbers. A
group of musicians from the
Wingham area, Gordon Wall
playing violin, asisted by
Alex Robertson with banjo
and accompanied at the
piano by Sadie Tiffin,
delighted the audience as
they played a medley of toe -
tapping tunes, both old and
new. Jean Willitts sang two
Couple honeymoon in Jamaica
NJr. And Mrs. Paul Nurse
The. Hoimesville United Church was the scene of the
Sept. 10 wedding of Paul Nurse and Lorie Alexander, both
of RR 5, Clinton. Rev. James A. Bechtel officiated at the
double ring ceremony. The grotith is the son' of Mr. and
Mrs. Gerald Nurse of Goderich and the bride is the
(laughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander of RR 2, Clin=
ton. The bride was attended by Debbie Thompson of Clin-
ton as patron of honor. Her bridesmaids were Teresa
Yantzi of Clinton, Laurie Nurse of London and Cowrie
Hawkins of Goderich. Jodi Nurse, the groom's niece was
the flowergirl. The best man was Bill Nurse of Rostock
and ushers were Doug Alexander of Clinton, John Lowe of
Stratford and Gerry Nurse of Goderich. Following the
reception al the Goderich Township Hall; the newlyweds
travelled to Ohio. The couple are now residing al RR 5.
Clinton.
\lr•. kneI Ilrs. 4:Iare'n('e Roorda
Clarence Roorda of Clinton and Mia Immink of Moorefield
were married in Listowel on Aug. 6. The groom is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roodra of Waterloo and the bride is
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henk Rarendregt of
Moorefield. The newlyweds are living in Clinton. (Gary
Moon photo)
SUPERIOR
MEMORIALS
ESTABLISHED OVER
50 YEARS
i
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Clinton Seafor'h
Area Representative
MICHAEL FALCONER
153 HIGH STREET
CLINTON
482-9441
Goderich Area
Representative
ROBERT MWCALLUM
11 CAMBRIA ROAD
GODERICH
524 7345
Mr. And Mrs. Randy Maize
Knox Presbyterian Church
in Goderich was decorated
with candelabra of large
pink mums, fuji poms and
burgundy carnations, on
August 13, for the marriage
of Wanda Patricia Helesic
and Randy James Maize.
The bride is the daughter
of William and Betty Helesic
of Goderich and the groom's
parents are John and Mary
Maize of Dungannon.
The Reverend G. le Royal
officiated at the double ring
ceremony. Organist Dr.
Kathryn Baker played the
Trumpet Tune and The Wed-
ding March. Soloist
Marianne Hogan sang
"Evergreen" and "We've
Only Just Begun."
The bride was given in
marriage by her parents. ,
She wore a floor length gown
fashioned in ivory chiffon
with Swiss and French lace
emphasizing the neckline
and yolk of bishop sleeves.
The full softly flowing skirt
fell into a chapel train. A
lace veil trimmed bowler hat
completed the ensemble.
She carried a cascade of
orchids, wild roses, burgun-
dy blossoms, stephanotis
and baby's breath.
Maid of honour was Tam-
my McAstocker of London,
friend of the bride. She wore
LONDESBORO
UNITED CHURCH
85th,
ANNIVERSARY
SUNDAY tit; TORER 16:
rvlCaar�inos StnVICE : 11 A.M.
Choir Reunion
EVENING SERVICE : 9:90 P.M.
Guest Speaker:
Rev. Dr. Maurice Boyd
Guest Choir:
CHSS High School Choir
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15
(BOW Ph CTISE
For all former choir members of the
Londotboro charge, Including the
former Burns and Kinburn churches,
at the Lbndesboro Church.
NOTE: CHOIR MEMBERt' ATTENDING
PLEASE CALL.
DARLENE SHOBBROOIC 523-4236
a floor -length mulberry
crystalette sheath gown with
matching .georgette
overblouse, long sleeved, ap-
pliqued with matching lace
trim around the neck and to
complete the outfit, a
mulberry crystalette hat.
She carried a nosegay of
pink wild roses, stephanotis,
touch of burgundy and
baby's breath.
Bridesmaids were Judi
Torrance of London and San-
dy Dickson of Port Albert,
both friends of the bride and
Donna Maize of St.
Augustine, sister of the
groom. They were gowned
identically to the maid of
honour and carried the same
flowers.
Junior bridesmaid was
Kathy Rodger, cousin of the
bride. She was gowned
similarly in mulberry
crystalette and carried a
small bouquet identical to
the bridesniaids.
Groomsman was Paul
Doherty of Port Albert,
cousin of the groom.
Guests were ushered into
the church by Paul Helesic
of Lindsay, brother of the
bride, Ron Maize of Dungan-
non, brother of the groom,
and Bob Westlake of
Goderich, friend of the
groom.
Ringbearer was
Christopher Maize, brother
off the groom.
The groom and ringbearer
were attired identically in
champagne Claridge tux-
edos with ivory squire shirts.
The attendants also wore
champagne Claridge tux-
edos with ivory squire shirts
and cummerbunds.
Following the wedding, a
lovely social time was held
at the home of the bride's
parents. Pink impatiens
and pink and wine petunias
accented the landscaping for
this special occasion.
A reception taps held at the
Lucknow Cdrinmunity Cen-
tre.
The bride's mother receiv-
ed guests wearing a long
gown of salmon French
crepe with a corsage of
salmon rose buds and baby's,
breath. The groom's mother
assisted, wearing a floor -
length gown of romantic blue
polyester and a corsage of
baby blue roses and baby's
breath.
Both fathers were attired
in brown Devon tuxedos.
Guests attended the wed-
ding from Brampton,
Bellville, Willowdale,
Bramalea, Windsor, Rich-
mond Hill, Surrey B.C. and
surrounding area. A con-
gratulations telegram was
sent by a dear friend from
Australia.
Following the rehearsal,
the groom's parents enter-
tained at their home with a
lovely lunch.
For a wedding trip to
Negri) Beach, Jamaica, the
bride changed into a teal
blue and cream polyester
knit dress with cream ac-
cessories, and the groom to a
leisure suit of soft beige
tones.
Prior to the bride's mar-
riage, she was feted with a
family shower given by her
You are invited
to the
ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
of the
Joseph Street Gospel Hall
held at
Central Huron Secondary School
Clinton Ontario
On
Saturday and Sunday.
October 1 and 2
ORDER OF MEETINGS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1
Ministry of the Word
10:30 A.M. 2:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M.
SUNDAY. OCTOBER 2
Breaking of Bread
10:00 A.M.
Ministry of the Word 3:30 P.M.
Gospel 7:30 P.M.
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EPHESiANS 2.8.9
Grandmother, Phyllis
Rodger. A girlfriend shower
was given by Tammy
McAstocker in her home;
and a relative and communi-
ty shower by Donna Maize
and Sandy Dickson at Port
Albert United Church. A
trousseau tea was held at her
parents' home by her mother
Betty Helesic.
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Maize
will be residing at R.R. 1
Dungannon.
Nursing Home
evacuation
LUCKNOW - The Lucknow
Fire Department and the
staff of the Pinecrest Nur-
sing Home assimilated the
evacuation of one wing of the
home in a sefty drill on Sept.
7. The evacuation was based
on a chemical reaction
causing toxic fumes.
Pinecrest administrator
Dean Dolbear said the
exercise was designed to
evaluate and improve the
procedures set out in the
nursing home safety
manual. It also provided
practice for the police,
firemen, nursing home staff
and 32 residents.
solos, accompanied by Mary
Hall at the piano. Readings
by Isobel Garniss and Mary
Peacock brought back fond
memories of school days, to
some off the elderly folk. The
program concluded with
more tunes played by the or-
chestra. All the ladies
representing Bluevale
gathered on stage and sang
the ever popular "Happy
Birthday". A resident of
Huronview, Myrtle
Fairservice, thanked the
performers for a delightful
and refreshing afternoon,
then gave one of her fine
readings. Tea and delicious
cupcakes were served.
Thursday morning, a com-
bined meeting of the
Residents' Council and New
Horizon's Committee was
held in the auditorium with a
good attendance. Minutes of
the previous meeting were
read by Mary Gibbings.
Several items of business
were discussed, and pro-
blems that came to light
were solved.
During the past while
some members have passed
away, and their positions
have been filled. Some
residents expressed a will-
ingness to become members
of the Huronview Auxiliary.
Mid -week Bible study was
held in the chapel Thursday
afternoon, with Mrs. Prouty
in charge, and who also led
in the singing of the hymns.
Elsie Henderson presided at
the organ. Mr. Prouty read
the scripture.
Huronview's oldest resi-
dent, Mr. Norman Ball,
reached his 99th birthday on
Sunday. To honor this
remarkable man, his family,
relatives and friends
gathered in the auditorium
for this special event. Nor-
man has been endowed with
an excellent memory and
good health and has enjoyed
an interesting 99 years. We
at Huronview, add our best
wishes and we hope that to-
day has been a very happy
and memorable one for Mr.
Ball. ,
The autumn tea and
UOTE
OF THE
WEEK
The essence of faith is
fewness of words and
abundance of deeds; he
whose words exceed his
deeds, know verily his
'death is better than his
life...
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For information
Write P.O. Box 1250
CLINTON
bazaar will be held Wednes-
day afternoon, October 12, in
the auditorium, Huronview.
There will be tables display-
ing many beautiful articles
of knitted wear, crocheted
items, ceramics and baked
goods. Rememher this date,
bring a friend or two and en-
joy the afternoon.
To Mrs. Ethel Johnston of
acture
Goderich, we extend a warm
welcome. Ethel has come to
reside at Huronview.
We offer our sincere sym-
pathy to the family of the
late Mr. Nelson Lear. Nelson
was a resident of Huronview
and passed away Sunday
afternoon in the Clinton
Hospital.
Former teacher dies
Jean Elizabeth Currie
Jean Elizabeth Currie of
Clinton died in Clinton
Public Hospital on Sept. 23 at
the age of 74.
The daughter of William
McKenzie and Margaret
Murdoch, both predeceased,
she grew up in Stanley
Township.
On July 12, 1936, she mar-
ried Howard Currie in
Brucefield United Church
and settled in Clinton.
As a school teacher, she
taught in both Stanley and
Goderich Townships. She
was also a librarian at the
Clinton Library from 1960 to
1965. She was also a member
of the Official Board of
Wesley -Willis United Chur-
ch. Mrs. Currie is survived
by one daughter, Marge
Bletcher of Trenton and two
sons, Ken Currie of Hanover
and Doug Currie of
Goderi-h. Also surviving are
three brothers, Rev. Andrew
McKenzie of Perth, Phillip
McKenzie of Moose Jaw,
Saskatchewan and William
McLachlan of R.R. 3 Kippen.
Eight grandchildren also
survive.
A funeral service was held
at Wesley -Willis United
Church on September 26,
with The Reverend James
Bechtel officiating. Inter-
ment followed in the Clinton
Cemetery •
Pallbearers were Lloyd
Bond, Douglas Cantelon,
Robert Irwin, Frank Mutch,
Don Switzer and Eric
Switzer, all of Clinton.
The flower bearers were
Ray Currie of Goderich,
Brenda (Bletcher) Sedlacek
of Toronto and Sherri Currie
of Hanover.
Ball and Falconer Funeral
Home was in charge of ar-
rangements.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
CLINTON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1983
REV. GILBERT KIDD
10 a.m. Sunday School
11:15 a.m. Morning Worship
Everyone Welcome
Church
Services
Christian Reformed
Christian Reformed Church -Th
243 Princess St E Clinton
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
10 0 m Worship Service
7.30 p.m Worship Service
All Visitors Welcome
Watch "Faith 20" at 9.30 a.m on Global T V
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Anglican
St. Paul's Anglican Church
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1983
Rev. Gordon Simmons, 8 A Div
11.30 a.m. Hon Home
Holy Communion
Guest Speaker Mr George Jenner
Special music by Mr R Mrs George Jenner
Everyone Welcome
Pentecostal
(:alvary Pentecostal Church
�Th
166 Victoria SI. Clinton
Pastor Wayne Lester
9:45 A.M. Sunday School
10:45 A.M. Morning Worship
max.
ALL WELCOME
Fellowship Bible Chapel ®—%\
162 Maple Street Clinton
9 45 Worship $ Remembrance
11 o rn Sunday School and Family Bibie Hour
Speaker Claude Martin Wingham
7 00 p m Evening Service
Speaker Graham Russell Clinton
7 30 p m. Tuesday
Prayer 8 Devotion
10 a m Wednesday
Coffee Hour
Cubbies
7 p m. Thurs Awana Club
United
Isley- United Church ,
PEOPLE SERVIAG GOD
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MWISIERTHR(NREGiJ JAMESERIS BEGCHTEPOPLL B A B D
SUNDAY OCTOBER 2
11 a m Service at Wesley Willis
9 45 Service of Holrnesville
Ontario Nfreet l wiled Church
ORGANIST
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MINISTER
Norman Pick