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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-4-10, Page 8Top public speakers in the area presented their award winning speeches at the Blyth Legion on April 4. (Left to right) Kim Medd, Grade 7, Blyth Public School; Tammy Medd, Grade 5, Blyth Public School; Christina Roulston, Grade 9, CHSS; and Anita Gross, Grade 7, Hullett Public School were congratulated by Blyth Legion President Jim Chalmers. (.Shelley McPhee photo) UCWmakes donations By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - There was a good attendance at the Good Friday service at Londesboro United Church. Rev. Dave Snihur greeted the congregation and ushers . were Diana Shobbrook, Cheryl Lyon, ®Russell Nesbit and David Whyte. Scripture lessons were read by Bryan Howatt, Darlene Shobbrook and Connie Hoggart. The anthem was sung by the men's choir. Marsha Szusz was choir director and Lisa Duizer accompanied on the organ. Rev. Snihur's message was "On Jesus giving love." Words from the cross were read by those who reed the scripture messages. Communion was served by Rev. • Snihur and clerk of session, Gordon Shobbrook. • At the Easter Sunday service the congregation waA greeted by Rev. Snihur and Lorne Bunking.Ushers were Denise Hulley, Theresa Knox, Theresa Overboe and Vickie Riley,. • Next Sunday a Song Fest will be held at 7:30 p.m: and Messengers will meet on April 14. Caron Snihur gave each child a drawing to color. The sermon was "Jesus has risen," Burns UCW • The Burns UCW meeting was held April at the home of Beryl Reid with 16 members present. Hazel Reid was group leader and the program was based on Easter with readings. Business was conducted by Mrs. Rice. Coppers are to be in and counted at the May meeting.- Captains Hazel Reid and Caron Snihur moved to donate $100 for Sunday School supplies and $100 for new toys for the nursery. Good used toys will also be accepted. Mrs. Rice reported 11 boxes of clothing were taken to Toronto.. Caron Snihur invited UCW members to her place for the May meeting. Personals Mrs. Bert Lyon returned home on April 3 from spending two weeks in Clinton Public Hospital. Easter visitors at the manse with Dave, Caron and Gray Snihur were her sisters Sharon Reitzel and daughter Colleen from Kitchener and Sheila Schreiber from Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Crawford, Leanne and Cameron from Kelowna, B.C. visited his mother Mrs. Maimie Crawford, Blyth for the past one and a half weeks. They also visited relations and friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marzona, Candice and Glen of Toronto visited relations here on the weekend. Fourteen attended shuffleboard on April 3. The high score went to Jack Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Jim McEwing returned home on April 5 from spending the winter months near Haines City,'Florida. Mrs. Viola Riley, of Clinton, is spending some time with Mrs. Clara Riley, convalescing following surgery. , The UCW meeting will be held April 15 at 8 p.m. Fern:e and Nelson McClure will. be guests showing slides. Easter visitors on April 7-. with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Vodden were Mr.;.and Mrs. Wayne Vello and Nicole from the Northwest Territories, Cathy Vello, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs,. Ian Hulley, Crystal and Kimberly, of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston, Jacqueline, Janette and Earl, and Marilyn Archambault. There • were 20 Happy Gang Seniors as guests of the C4th Happy Citizens on April 4. Mr. and Mrs. John Lawrie, Rob and .Jennifer, of Kitchener spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson. Mrs. Joe Shaddick visited on Monday with John Shaddick, Debbie, I)an and Paul in Saltford celebrating Debbie's birthday. WI end of season cards will he held April 12 at 8 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Pancakes at Duff's By Betty McCall Easter Service at Duff's WALTON - Pancake breakfast preceded the Easter Worship Service Sunday morn- • ing at Duff's United. Greeters were Harold and Pearl McCall. , Marion Godkin was organist for the Easter hymns and accom- panied soloist Dianne Godkin. , Ushers for April are Campbell Wey, Ken McDonald and Martin Baan. Rev. Charles A. Swan introdued his sisters Joan Dickson, Esther Bean, Valorie Dill, her daughter Carmen from Bermuda, Greta Edness of Mount Holly, New Jersey and their friend Beverly Knight and her son also from Bermuda. They are spending a likew days at thei)Manse. Valorie and Greta ssisted in the service by reading the scrip- ture lessons. The congregation was remin'ded that a Musical Evening is being planned at Walton on April 21 at 8 p.m. with local talent. The • choir will be combined from both Bluevale and Walton. Lilies placed in the,canctuary by the UCW for shut-ins in the . community were delivered by family or friends to Sadie McDonald, Laving and Dave Wats. Pearl e Thamer, Jim Carter, Wilda Baillie, Eva Mills, Harry Craig, Roily Achilles and Edna McDonald. Euchre held There were six tables of euchre in play on the evening April 2 at the Walton Hall with Viola Kirkby and Elva Bolger in charge. Winners receiving prizes were for high lady, Rena Watt and low, Roberta Simpson. High man was Lawrence Ryan: and the low was Mel Jacklin. The special was Bert Daer and Wilfred Shortreed had the marked serviette. There will•be another euchre on April 16 at 8 p.m. People Mr. and Mrs. Bill. Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Machan of Sarnia visited on April 6 with. Mrs. Annie Reid and'Nelson who is a patient in Seaforth Hospital. Miss Pam Hackwell, Toronto, spent the Easter weekend at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Howard Hackwell. I Miss Karen Atcheson and Danny Achilles of Stratford visited on the holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roily Achilles and fami- ly. Roily got home from Clinton Hospital on Saturday. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1985—Page 7 Easter visitors in Ielgrave By Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse BELGRAVE - Mr. and Mrs. Donald Whit- field and Jenny of Sault Ste. Marie spent Easter weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Michie. Visitors on Sunday at the same home were: Mr. and Mrs. Norman MacLennan and family of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Jirn Baker and Mark of London and Mr, and Mrs. Eldon Bradley of Lucknow. Mr. and. Mrs. Gary Leitch, Julie and Jeff of London , spent the weekend with her parents Mn. and Mrs. Robert Grasby. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and Erin of Ilderton were weekend visitors with their parents Mrs. Laura Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby. Knox Presbyterian Church, Belgrave at- tended the Easter breakfast and Church Service at Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels on Sunday. A family dinner was held in the W.I. Hall on April 5 for Mr. and Mrs. Jim Leishman who celebrated their 40th wedding anniver- sary April 4. An address was read by Garner Nicholson and Glen James presented them with a clock on behalf of the neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Leishman expressed their thanks to everyone for the lovely gift. The evening was spent in playing euchre and crokinole. Mr. Howard Roberts of Hamilton spent Easter weekend with his parents Rev. and Mrs. John G. Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Vincent, Carrie, Anne and Stewart of Milton were weekend visitors at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent. Mrs. Dorothy Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mitchell of Hanover. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Maio and Andrew of Toronto spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ross Procter. Jean, Donna and Patricia Cartwright of London and Dianne and Kim Kuntz of Kit- chener spent the weekend with their grand- mother Mrs. May Rhin. Mr. Donald Campbell and Lisa of London, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Campbell and Heather of Ancaster were Sunday visitors with their mother Mrs. Olive Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith, Michael and Kelly of Whitby spent Easter weekend with her mother, Mrs. Olive Campbell and . also visited with other relatives in the area. Mr. and Mrs: Brian Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Jeoff Vigliante' all of London spent Easter weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Shaw. Richard Anderson of Goderich, Anne Catherine Jean of Hamilton, Sheila Ander- son. of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Roy of Lakefield and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ball and Matthew of Hanover visited over the Easter weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson. Easter services The sanctuary of Knox United Church was decorated with Easter lilies for the sunrise service on Easter Sunday morning A large congregation was in attendance when the Youth Group members conducted the service under the leadership of Rev. and Mrs. John G. Roberts. • Following the service approximately 90 people enjoyed a hearty breakfast: A prelude of piano and organ Easter selec- tions was presented by Mrs. Howard Morton and Mrs. George Procter on Sunday -morn- ing. Several Easter lilies in full bloom added to the inspirational celebration of the Lord's rica, no -bay woncxer As of December 15. 1984, Red Cross in Canada has raised $3,7 million for Ethiopia and Africa Relief. On December 6th, the League of Red Cross 'and Red Cross ('res - cent Societies (LRC'RCS 1 announced an in- ternational appeal of SFR 128 million I $ CDN 67 million) for its 19£15 famine relief ac- tivites in Africa. Necessitates by the. rapidly deteriorating situation in many countries throughout the African Continent, the ap- peal is intended to extend i,RCR( S assistance to 1.5 million famine victims in 14 .ountries in 1985. This brings the total ap- eal for 1985 Africa activities to $200 million. Addressing the international community an treneva, Bans ttoegn, r.RLHUS Secretary General, said, "The problem in Africa is not a 15 -day wonder but rather a 15 -month operation which could well last 15 years.. That is the enormity of the challenge facing the League." As well as providing relief to hundreds ot thousands of famine victims, League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' opera- tions in Africa•include a strong development component. Canadian public support of International Red Cross relief assistance in Africa has ex- ceeded $3 -million. In Ontario, $1.4 million has been raised through public donations. MAkf, IirtRIII.\I(k R (() BodyFITl "TRIM 'n' DANCE ""TRIM -A -SIZE"' Ed Get In Shape F®r Summer Trim Down With Trim -A -She PLACE: Blyth Arena - Upper Level WHEN: Registration & Clas' es Storting • 7 p.m. Monday, April 15 -Thursday, June 6 Before lir after class, Students from age 13 & Gentlemen Welcome. PRICE: 6 wc.ek class $ 3 2?0 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL VIV: 482-7727 supper held in Knox United Church. The ser- euchre held in the WI Hall April 3. Winners vice was conducted by the Rev. John G. were: High. Lady - Mrs. Janisa Coultes; Roberts who based his sermon on Luke Novelty Lady - Mrs. Helen Martin; Low 24:11. Lady - Mrs. Stanley Black; High Man - The large choir sang two anthems. George Johnston; Novelty Man - Lawrence Two members were received into the Taylor; Low Man - George Inglis. church; Mrs. Kenneth (Linda) Hopper by There will be euchre again this Wednes- Profession of Faith, and Mrs. Donald day starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. (Marlene) Procter who transferred her cer- Mr. Danny Thompson of London, Mr. tificate to Belgrave Church. Douglas Thompson and friend Kim of The church was filled to capacity, many Toronto, Mrs. Marilyn Thompson and having come some distance to worship with Chester MacDonald of Goderich visited on parents and friends on the resurrection Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston. morn. . Congratulations to ,Mr. and Mrs. Jim UCW news 'Leishman who celebrated their 40th wed - The Evening Unit of Knox United Church , ding anniversary April 4. Women (UCW) met at the home of Mrs: ' WMS meet Melville Mathers April 2. The W.M.S. held their Easter meeting on Mrs. Leslie Shaw led an Easter worship, April 1 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Dun - with Mrs. Lorne Campbell reading the bar. Scripture, followed by a meditation by Mrs. Mrs. Dunbar presided and opened with George Procter. • the call to worship and a prayer. The Easter Leader, Mrs. George Michie, welcomed service from the March Glad Tidings was everyone and thanked the hostess. The followed with Mrs. Garner Nicholson taking U.C.W. Presbyterial in St. Marys, was the readings. discussed. Twenty-two ladies answered the Ivy Cloakey read the scriptures. Mrs. roll call. Jack McBurney read a meditation on the Mrs. William Coultes led the study on Easter story. Agnes Youngblut led in Korea, focusing on the exchange comments prayer. Mrs. Mac Scott read a poem. of two Korean ladies who toured Hamilton The secretary's report was read by Mrs. Conference Churches. • McBurney and Mrs. Youngblut gave the People treasurer's report. • On April6, Mrs. Calvin Nixon of Waterloo, Mrs. Dunbar announced the Spring Mrs. Glen Nixon, Cambridge and Mrs. Dan- Presbyterial for May 27 afternoon and even- ny McBurney, Belgrave, hosted a baby ing at the Lucknow Presbyterian Church. shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Nixon, R.R. 5 Brussels in honor of their in- fant daughter, Michelle Laura. The guests were entertained in the living room which was annrnnriatnly rleonratpd for the occasion. Following the opening of the gifts, refreshments - which included a special cake - were served by the hostesses. Nine tables were in play at the weekly PAINTING EXTERIOR & INTERIOR EXPERIENCE REFERENCES FREE ESTI MATES NIELSEN BROS. 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