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Retired HulleU farmer
dies in Clinton hospital
John G. W ammes
John G. Wammes, RR 1 Clinton, died
Monday, September 29 at Clinton Public
Hospital.
Mr. Wammes was born in Culemborg,
Netherlands on March 3, 1915 to parents
Adrianus and Cornelia (DeKruyf) Wam-
mes. He was married on January 20, 1943 in
Culemborg, Netherlands, to Maria Van
Raay who survives her husband.
Mr. and Mrs. Wammes came to Canada in
1949, settling first in the Chatham area
where they lived until 1954. For a brief
period of six months thay lived in the Dublin
area. In 1955 they bought the farm on lot 12
Concession 7 in Mullett Township where they
farmed until their retirement. The couple
still resided there at the time of Mr. Wam-
mes death.
Mr. Warrunes was a member of St.
Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Clinton.
He belonged to the Benelux Club and was a
member .of the board of directors for the
Windmill Garden Apartments in Stratford.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Leo ( Corry) Sanders, RR 4
Brussels; Mrs. Marris (Tina) Bos, RR 2
Seaforth; and Mrs. Clifford (Mary)
Brindley, RR 1 Holyrood; two sons, Adrian
of RR 2 Seaforth and John Jr. of RR 1 Clin-
ton; four brothers in Canada, Case and
Gerry, both of Blenheim, Adrian of
Goderich and William of Bothwell; and four
brothers in Holland, Fried, Martin, Antone
and Theo.
He was predeceased by his parents, one
daughter Ria and one brother Hank.
The funeral service was held Thursday,
October 2 at St. Joseph's Church, Clinton,
with the Rev. John Pinta officiating. Inter-
ment was in Clinton Cemetery. Pallbearers
were two nephews, Neil Wammes and Mar-
tin Van Raay, and Carol Merner, John
tSegeren, Henry Klaver and Joseph Van
Valkengoed.
Ball and Falconer Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
Eleanor Louise McKenzie
Miss Eleanor Louise McKenzie, Clinton
and formerly of Hamilton, died Tuesday,
September 30 in Clinton Public Hospital. She
was 90.
Born in Clinton on July 25, 1896 to parents
Thomas and Matilda (Alexander) McKen-
zie, Miss McKenzie left Clinton in 1933 to go
to Hamilton where she lived until February
1983. She was employed all her working
years as a bookkeeper and office manager
for Robert Jones Lumber Company. She
was a member of the Presbyterian Church
and a charter member of the Huronic
• Rebekahs, No. 306, Clinton.
She. is survived .by one brother,,. John A.
McKenzie and his wife" -Margaret of Regina;
three sisters-in-law Mrs. Robert (Adeline)
McKenzie of Clinton, Mrs. George (Edna)
McKenzie of Hamilton and Mrs. Thomas
(Alice) McKenzie, Toronto; two neices Mrs.
James (Helen) Cooper, Clinton and Mrs.
Jeanne Gardiner of Hamilton; four
nephews, Edwin McKenzie and his wife
Hawley of Caledon East, Wilford McKenzie
and his wife Evelyn of Toronto, Robert
(Bert) McKenzie and his wife Beverley of
Regina and Malcolmm McKenzie and his
wife Vera of Hamilton.
She was predeceased by four brothers,
Thomas, Robert, George and Herbert
McKenzie and by two nephews, John
McKenzie Jr. and Douglas McKenzie.
Funeral service was at the Ball and
Filter
Queen
"In The Heart OI Downtown Verne"
482-7103
Falconer Funeral Home Ltd. in Clinton on
Thursday, October 2 with the Rev. William
Barber officianting. The committal service
was held at the funeral home.
William Calvin Robinson
William Calvin Robinson, RR 1 Belgrave,
died at home Sunday, September 28 after a
long illness. He was 75.
Born in East Wawanosh Township to
Thomas and Maude (Beatle) Robinson, he
was married' in May 1940 at Whitechurch to
Jean Purdon of West Wawanosh who sur-
vives him. Mr. Robinson was a farmer and a
member of Calvin -Brick United Church.
Surviving besides his wife are his
children, Garry and his wife Myrna of Lon-
don and
ondonand Ray of East Wawanosh; two grand-
daughters, Sandee and Chantel Robinson of
London; four brothers, George of Kitchener,
Ross of Auburn, Mason of Wingham and
Roy of RR 1 Belgrave; two sisters, Mrs.
Lawrence (Margaret) Taylor of Belgrave
and Ruth Coyne of Windsor.
He was predeceased by three brothers,
Clayton, Frank and Charlie, and by one
sister, Mrs. Joe (Elva) Thompson,
Goderich.
Funeral service was Tuesday, September
30 at McBurney Funeral Home with the
Rev. John G.Roberts officiating. Interment
was in Wingham Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Leonard Robinson, Bob
Gordon, David Phillion,, Perrie Holmes,
Cameron Robinson and Bob Sinclair.
Flowerbearers were Tom Robinson,
Steven Robinson, Phil Thompson and Brian
Jamieson.
James Gordon McPhee
A well known Goderich resident, Jim
McPhee, died at Alexandra Marine and
General Hospital on October 5, 1986. He was
58 years old.
Born on December 3, 1927 in Colborne
Township, he was the son of Mrs. Edith
(McManus) McPhee of.. Goderich and the'
late Gordon Oliver McPhee.
He lived in Colborne Township where he
operated a dairy farm at Lot 9 Concession 8.
On June 30, 1951 he married the former
Mary Noreen McKay at St. George's
Anglican Church in Goderich.
They made their home in Colborne
Township until 1977 when they retired from
farming and moved to Goderich. There Mr.
McPhee worked as a custodian at Goderich
District Collegiate Institute.
Along with his wife and mother, Mr.
McPhee is survived by two daughters and
sons-in-law, Shelley and her husband Gary
Haist of Clinton, also Judith and her'hus-
band Dairid 1VIar15i1' of:;G'gderich; and grand-
daughter Mary Caylan Hoist.
Also surviving are three sisters, Nora
(Mrs. Ross Pennington) of Penticton, B.C.,
Joan (Mrs. L. A. Biddie) of Toronto and
Jean Brown of Lambeth, as well as 11 nieces
and nephews.
Mr. McPhee was predeceased by his
father, Gordon, by one son James Bruce,
and by one brother Thomas.
Funeral services were held on October 8
at North Street United Church, Goderich
where Mr. McPhee was a member. Rev.
Robert O. Ball officiated at the service. Mc-
Callum and Palla Funeral Home, Goderich
was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Pall bearers were Mr. McPhee's six
nephews, Tom and Scott Biddie, Jim and
Tom Brown and Kevin and Dan McKay.
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Munnings-Cartwright
Londesboro United Church was the scene
September 13 for the wedding of Carol Cart-
wright, Clinton, daughter of Howard and
Marjorie Cartwright, RR 1 Londesboro, and
Benjamin Munnings, Clinton, son of Wilfred
and Hilda Munnings, Clinton. The Rev.
Dave Snihur officiated for the ceremony.
Maid of honor was Ruth Munnings, sister of
the groom, Clinton. Bridesmaids were
Ruthann Russell, friend of the bride, Clin-
ton, and Lisa Cartwright, sister-in-law of the
bride, RR 1 Londesboro. Flowergirl was An-
nette Davison, friend of the bridal couple,
RR 2 Clinton. Groomsman was Tim Lowry,
cousin of the groom, Vanastra. Ushers were
Tim Munnings, brother of the groom, Clin-
ton, and Neil Cartwright, brother of the
bride, RR 1 Lop'tsboro. Following a recep-
tion at Goderieh Township Hall,
Holmesville, the couple enjoyed a wedding
trip to the Toronto area. Mr. and Mrs. Mun-
nings are residing at 206 Albert Street, Clin-
ton. (photo by Gary Walden, Blyth)
Vanastra Church News
Christian .Journey theme
The 25th annual Rally of West Huron
Region of the Huron -Perth Presbyterial
United Church Women was held at Nile
United Church on Sept. 30. Seventy-three
ladies responded to the roll call.
The theme, "Our Christian Journey -
three steps forward and two back," was em-
phasized throughout.
Hazel McMichael, president of West
Huron region, opened the meeting with a
poem, "God is Our Guide".
Phyllis Scott of Nile led in the singing of
favorite hymns. Shirley Dustow accom-
panied at the piano.
Beth Rutledge, president of Nile UCW
gave a warm welcome to all present.
Alma Langford of Exeter, president of
Huron -Perth Presbyerial UCW addressed
the group and made announcements.
The annual meeting will be in Mitchell on
Jan. 26, London Conference will be in Lon-
don in April and workshops on the 1867-77
study theme, "Confessing Our Faith", are
to be held throughout the district in October
and November. The special events is. at
Pearce Williams Christian Centre on Oct. 6.
The president asked the ladies to take part
in the boycott of South African products and
war -games, the celebrations about the 25th
anniversary of UCW and to widen their
goals with concern for the less fortunate
throughout the world - especially the
refugees.
Grace Drummond of Exeter, treasurer of
Huron -Perth Presbyterial presented her
report for 1986 and the proposed budget for
1987.
Susan Howson of Blyth, Literature Con-
venor for the Presbyterial, read a story
from, "Life and Death", one of the many
books in her display.
A thought-provoking skit, "The Costly
Life", was performed by Dora Alton, Ruth
Alton, Belle Hackett, Betty Ritchie and
Marion Zinn of Trinity Ashfield. A musical
interlude followed with pianist Irene Milliah
of Auburn.
The Bible Study, "How to keep going for-
ward - without slipping back' was introduc-
ed by Evelyn Treble of Benmiller. Four
groups led by Phyllis Bogie, Phyllis Feagan,
Phyllis Fisher and Evelyn Treble discussed
bible teachings about Denial, Devotion,
Doubt and Duty.
Luncheon was served by the ladies of Nile
UCW.
Afternoon worship was conducted by
Blyth UCW with Evelyn Smith, Evelina
Webster and Susan Howson taking part in
the service. The offering was received by
Elaine Hanna, Margaret Hilderbrand, Wan-
da Jefferson and June Robinson of Don-
nybrook UCW and donated to Camp
Menesetung.
Shirley Keller, General Manager of Signal
Star Publishing, was the guest speaker. She
was introduced by Jane Errington of
Dungannon.
' Shirley followed the theme of the day with
her novel presentation of Exodus. The soon -
forgotten joys and the long periods of
discontent of the Israelites were compared
to those of modern people on their, "Chris-
tian Journey".
Two duets, "The Saviour is Waiting" and
"In a Monastery Garden" were rendered by
Shirley MacMillan on the saxophone and
Joan Henwood at the piano. Both are from
North St. UCW.
The roll call, "Footsteps on the Journey",
was answered by the local presidents.
Dora Alton of Trinity Ashfield extended
an invitation to the 1987 Rally at that
church.
Mary Currell of Victoria St. UCW thanked
all who were responsible for this splendid
time of Christian fellowship and education.
Phyllis Cox of Holmesville UCW recorded
the events of the day.
Plan special offering for benevolent fund
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The children's choir will sing during the
special Thanksgiving service on Sunday,
October 12. The choir is directed by Coby
Amoraal and Lori Baker at the piano.
Pastor James Visser will bring the
message, and the special collection will be
for the benevolent fund. The service starts
with fellowship at 9:30 am, praise and song
at 9:45 and Message at 10:00 am. Evening
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hostess at
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service is at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome.
The congregation received an invitation
from the Clinton CRC for a combined ser-
vice on Thanksgiving Day, October 13 at
10:00 am.
- The Ladies' Coffee Break Bible Study and
Story Hour will have their special
Thanksgiving meeting this coming Thurs-
day at 10 a.m. All ladies are invited.
The quilt and craft group will have a pro -
til & J att1nner
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CLINTON
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SEAFORTH
duce and bake sale Saturday, October 11
from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm at the church.
Proceeds are for programs at Vanastra
Church.
Men's Life meets Saturday mornings at
8:30 am at the China Palace Restaurant.
This is a interdenominational Bible study
for men. You are welcome. Contact James
Visser 482-7376 for further information.
SUPERIOR
MEMORIALS
ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS
Clinton Area
MICHAEL FALCONER
153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON
452-9441.
Goderich Area
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11 CAMBRIA•ROAD, GODERICH
524-7345
Church Services
Presbyterian
Fellowship Bible Chapel
162 Maple Street Sunday, October 12 Clinton
9:45 a.m. Worship & Remembrance
11 a.m. Sunday School & Family Bible Hour
Speaker: Bruce Lobb
7 p.m. •Evening Service
Speaker: Neal Lowey
7:30 p.m. Tues. - Awano
7:30 p.m. Thurs. - Prayer 8 Devotion
Listen to "Just Neighbours" on Cable 12 Sundays 5 pm 1 Tuesdoys 8:30 pm
United
Ontario Street United Church
MINISTER 105 Ontario St., Clinton, Ont. ORGANIST
Rev..Davld J. Woodall, B.A., M.DIV. " Louise McGregor
11 a.m. Public Worship
1'1 a.rn. Church School
Wesley -Willis United Church
MINISTER -REV. JAMES BECHTEL. w.A., B.D.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
9:45 A.M. - Service at Holmesville
& Holy Communion
11:00 A.M. - Service at WesleyWlllis
Everyone Welcome
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
MINISTER 4 Rattenbury St. E., Clinton ORGANIST
Rev. William M. Barber ' C!:aries Merrill
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1986
10:00 A.M. Divine Worship & Sunday School
Nursery Facilities Provided
Christian Reformed
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Christian Reformed Church
241 Princess St.. E. Clinton
Sunday. October 12
Rev. Homer Sampionius
30 a.m. Worship Service
7:30 p.m. Worship Service
All Visitors Welcome
Baptist
85 Huron St.
CLINTON
FIRST.BAPTIST CHURCH
I'.EV• GILBERT KIDD
Sunday, October 12
11 a.m. Morning Worship & Sunday School
Wednesday $ p.m. Bible Study
EVERYONE WELCOME
524.9130
Anglican
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Nev. Gordon Simmons, 8.A . M. Olv.
Sunday, October 12
11:30 A.M. SERVICE
ist & 3rd Sunday • Holy Communion
2nd & 4th Sunday • Morning Prayer
Everyone Welcome
Pentecostal
CLINTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
(Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
MEETING AT CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Pastor: Rev. Douglas Richards
• • 10:00 a.m. Christian Education
e MOO amt. Morning Worship
® T:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service
Come and Jon Usl