HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-12-21, Page 10PAGE 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1983
on Sunday the Awana Christmas Pageant was held at the Clinton
Fellowship Bible Chapel. Pictured are some of the performers
Valued friends and
patrons, ifs been our
sincere pleasure to serve
you! Merry Christmas.
From the Management
and Staff at —
The
Village Restaurant
Main St., Blyth
523-9566
involved in the play which involved both young and old. ( Rod Hilts
photo )
We've cooked up a
holiday message to
our friends, "Have
a Merry Christmas!"
TRIPLE K RESTAURANT
Keith, Kay, Brenda,
Ken & Staff
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
OPEN BOXING DAY
Come and enjoy
New Year's Day Dinner
County Rd. 25 Blyth
As we bask in the light of His Ie, let us
remember the ever -inspiring message
of that first Christmas. May the warmth
of the holiday bring you joy.
BLYTH VILLAGE COUNCIL
and
BLYTH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
41'{'(CHICIMASTO la
,loll- wishes Por a
Christmas filled to
brimming 'with good
things in store for y411018.
1ie°re especially glad J
to say. "hanks"
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Huron County Homebound, the Children's
Hospital at London and the Ministry of
Children's Services at Goderich for the
donations and $31.50 received at Family
Night. Thanks was also sent from Mr. and
Mrs. Emerson Rodger and Mrs. Isabel
Turner and family for messages sent to
them recently.
The convener off the card committee, Mrs.
Lillian Letherland gave her report and read
the thankyou notes received for the many
Christmas cards she had delivered.
It was reported that 13 hats, 37 pairs of
mitts and three scarfs had been knit for the
Christmas Bureau.
A discussion took place on the absence of
the tea towels in the hall as they have not
been returned when they were taken home
to launder. The members decided to pur-
chase enough towelling for two dozen towels
and a stricter law will be enforced on the
return of the towels after laundering them.
Bicentennial projects for the village were
also discussed for 1984.
The program was in the charge of Mrs.
Gordon Chamney and Mrs. Donald Haines.
The program commenced with a sing -song
of Christmas Carols and a piano solo was
played by Mrs. Emerson Rodger.
Mrs. Donald Haines introduced the guest
speaker, Gary Shuttleworth, minister of
Knox United Church. He gave a very in-
spiring message on the 'Greatest Gift' given
to mankind and how it is observed
throughout the world.
Mrs. Tom Jardin thanked Mr. Shut-
tleworth and on behalf of the members
presented him with a gift.
REJOICE r .
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Hardware
GENE and NAN GORE
Blyth
523-9273
Tom, Marjorie, Laurel
Lisa, Stephen, Shannon
Duizer
DUIZER
PLUMBING and HEATING
Londesboro
523-4359
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In happy anticipation of the magical
Christmas season, our sincere thanks.
BOWES ELECTRONIC SHOP
Irvin and Betty
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h s special service....
An exchange of gifts took place with Mrs.
Robert Peck, Mrs. Marjorie McDougall and
Mrs. Lillian Letherland in charge of the ex-
change.
Prizes were won by Mrs. George Mason,
Mrs. Tom Lawrence and Mrs. Tom Jardin.
Lunch was served by Mrs. Donald Cart-
wright, Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Tom
La wior.
Special Service
Knox United Church, Auburn had a
special service last Sunday with the
minister, Gary Shuttleworth in charge. Mrs.
Greg Park was the organist and the Advent
Candle was lit by Mrs. Dorothy Grange.
The senior choir sang the anthem, 0 Come
Emmanuel and the junior choir, under the
direction of Mrs. Allan Webster and Mrs.
Gordon Gross, sang Gentle Gentle Jesus.
The junior congregation was taken by Mrs.
Glen Webster and Julie Cunningham. The
ushers were Bob Worsell and Larry
Plaetzer.
Mr. Shuttleworth's theme for his sermon
was 'Redemption'.
A special invitation was issued to
everyone to attend the candlelight service
on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 8 p.m.
Fwrh family is ""ked to bring a candle to the
service.
Social News
A special Christmas Eve service will be
held in St. Mark's Anglican Church at 9:00
p.m. on December 24. Everyone is welcome.
The community is pleased to report that
Mrs. Norman McDowell returned home last
week after being a patient in Wingham and
District Hospital for a few weeks.
Decoration Service
St. Mark's Anglican Church held their an-
nual Christmas tree decoration service
recently with the Reverend William Craven
in charge. He called all the children to the
front and told the meaning of all the decora-
tions used today. The lights were lit to repre-
sent the light of Jesus Christ coming into the
world. The candles were lit by Michael
Schneider, Marty Lawrence and Cathy
Nesbit. Mr. Craven was assisted by Angela
Schneider and Vic Stackhouse.
Mrs. Murray Nesbit was the organist and
the offering was received by the rector's
warden, James Schneider and the people's
warden, Donald Cartwright.
The White Gift service was held last week
with the gifts going to residents of the
Ramaloo Nursing Home at Blyth.
Radar Club holds banquet
a he annual Christmas Banquet of the
Golden Radar Club was held on Dec. 14 in
Ontario Street Church Recreation Hall.
The head table guests were escorted to
their seats by the mouth -organ music of Mr.
Wat. Webster. Lorna Radford was pianist
for the evening.
A turkey dinner was served by the U.C.W.
of the church. The thanks of the Club was ex-
tended to teem by Mr. Ed Johns. After the
meal the Christmas story from St. Luke's
gospel and a Christmas prayer were read
by Mary Grigg. One minutes' silent prayer
was observed in memory of a valued
member, Mr. Ed Godkin, whose sudden
death saddened everyone. Draws for door
prizes were won by Mary Wallis, Mary
Grigg and Elinor Fisher.
Following intermission, a short program
was presented consisting of carol singing,
Mane solos by Iva Boves and Elmer Trick
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Gift Shop
and
Ceramics
Bob, Bess, Joanne
and Frank Slater
and a reading by Mary Trick. The guest
speaker, Mrs. Jane Davidson, showed a
C.B.C. film, "Pacem in Terris", narrated
by Father Murray Abraham who is involved
with Canadian Jesuit Missions in India and
illustrated by many paintings done by a
Canadian artist.
Mrs. Davidson spoke of her involvement
in this work and the dire needs of the Indian
people, and answered questions from the au-
dience. Mrs. Edna Stewart expressed the
thanks of the members and presented her
with a gift.
The draw for the quilt on which members
have been selling tickets during the fall, was
made by Mrs. Davidson, and won by Mr.
Robert Einboden of Clinton.
Singing of "Silent Night" and "Merry
Christmas" made a happy ending for the
festivities.
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May the festive spirit fill
your homes during this, the
merriest of seasons. Have a
wonderful holiday!
CAMPBELL'S J & H
TRANSPORT
Blyth
523-4204
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Joy and
blessings to
all, as we
celebrate this
very special
season.
THE
LAWRENCE FAMILY
Fred, Laura, Lana
Leslie and Marty