HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-01-21, Page 7Parks spend their New Years
Our sincere sympathy is extended to the
family of Mrs. Elizabeth Plunkett who pass-
ed away Thursday, January 15 at Clinton
CPubljc Hospital in her 89th year.
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Park and friends from
Porwich spent New Years in Las Vegas.
Mr. and Mrs. John Marks, Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Simpson, Mr, and Mrs. James Mraks
all of Winghar'n visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Jardin on Friday for a birthday celebration.
The UCW general meeting will be held
Wednesday, January 28 at 2 p.m. in the Sun-
day School.
The Annual Meeting for Knox United
Church will be held on January 25 after the
service and lunch will be served by the
units. '
We wish to report that our store in Auburn
has opened under new, management with the
proprietor being Myrtle Latky. This is a
convenience store for the time being. We
wish them luck in this endeavour and hope it
will be patronized well.
Euchre party
There were four tables in play at the
weekly euchre party held at the Community
Hall on Tuesday, January 13.
The winners were Frances Clark (high
lady ), Mary Shrobrook (low lady ), Ted
Mills ( high man), Warner Andrews (low
man), and Ray Hanna ( novelty ).
Euchre parties are held each Tuesday
night at the Community Hall beginning at 8
p.m.
Knox United Church Service
The minister Gary Shuttleworth con-
ducted the morning service at Knox United
Church with organ prelude by Lori Millian.
The flowers in the church were from the
funeral of the late Elizabeth Plunkett.
Call to worship, prayers and life and work
of the church were given. The senior choir
sang "Amen" under the direction of choir
director Lori Millian. The minister gave the
children's story and then they went to their
Sunday School rooms with the teachers.
Guest speaker Rev. D.L. Howlett of the
Bible Society spoke on "New Frontiers."
Offertory prayer was given and the offer-
ing was received by Ken Ramsey and Mur-
ray Rollison. The minister pronounced the
benediction and the congregational benedic-
tion "Lord we Pray" ended the service.
January 25 will be the Holy Comrnunion
Service.
Horticulture Society Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Horticulture
Society was held at the Community Hall on
Monday, January 12 at 1 p.m. with a good
attendance.
Mr. Maurice Bean said Grace and we
were all served tea and desserts. Mrs.
Maurice Bean chaired the meeting and
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opened it with the singing of 0 Canada with
Mai: jorie McDougall as pianist.
The minutes were read by the secretary
Mrs. Jack Vincent and approved, as well.
The member received copies of the newslet0
ter. The correspondence was read by the
secretary. There was a discussion on new
projects for the Society for the coming year.
Marion Haggitt reported that the auditors
report was correct. The treasurer's report
was given by Margaret Robinson. The slate
of officers was given by Dorothy Grange.
They are: Donald Haines (president), Mrs-
Maujice Bean (1st vice-president), Mrs.
Don Cartwright (2nd vice-president), Mrs.
Jack Vincent (secretary), Mrs. Tom Hag-
gitt (assistant secretary), Elliott Lapp
(treasurer), Mrs. E. Rodger and Marjorie
McDougall (pianists), Mrs. Torn Haggitt
and Mrs. Lillian Leatherland (auditors),
and Mrs. Frances Clark and Beth Lansing
( telephone committee). Directors to retire
in 1988 are Mrs. Bob Arthur, Mrs. Nancy
Slater, Mrs. E. Lapp, Mrs. Jim Glousher
and DorothyGrange. The program and
lunch committees were also planned.
The meeting are to be held the second
Wednesday of the month and there is to be
five meetings, the first being in March.
Dorothy Grange gave a vote of thanks to
Margaret Robinson for her work in the
WI hold agricultural meeting
By Dora Shobbrook
LONDESBORO - The WI agricultural
meeting was held on January 14, and it was
opened with the Opening Ode. Mary Stewart
collected and 0' Canada was sung with Hat-
tie Wood as pianist._
President Margai'et Anderson welcomed
all and roll call was on the date the
members shed their winter woolies. It was
answered by 20 members.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and the treasurer's report was given by the
secretary -treasurer Alice Buchanan.
A thank you to Margaret Anderson from
the fund raising chairman for "Back the
Biter" was received for the success of the
fashion show where a donation of $1,746.70
was received. Thanks were also received
from Harold and Annie Cunningham with a
donation, from the Colson family, from Jim
McEwing, Jack Armstrong, Jane Whitney
and Irene McCall for her 40th wedding an-
niversary. Alan Caldwell also sent in thanks
for the poppy campaign.
The leaders for the new 4-H program, Sur-
viving With Style, are Sandra Mayberry and
Elizabeth Lawson.
The 90th anniversary of the founding of
the WI will be held in North Bay at tlae FWIO
convention on July 6-9.
Hattie Wood moved that a vote of thanks
be recorded to Marg for all of her work for
the fashion show. It was seconded by Doreen
Carter and all responded positively.
The program for the meeting was a
reading by Doris Batkins. Marjorie Ander-
son then introduced the guest speaker,
Florence Pullen, who spoke on sheep as she
is a sheep farmer as was her father.
After explaining the raising of 120 ewes,
she showed slides of there which were very
interesting. She also had recipes on how to
cook lamb or mutton.
She was thanked by Elma Jewitt and
presented with a gift.
A minute of silence was held in memory of
Isabel Colson. She was a member who died
on December 11 at the age of 69.
The meeting was closed with the WI
grace. Lunch was served by Hazel Reid,
June Fothergill and Margaret Anderson.
WI cards will be played on January 23 at 8
p.m.
United Church Happenings
Greeting members to the United Church
on January 18 were Rev. Snihur and Gordon
Shobbrook. The ushers were Rick Konarski,
Jack Lee, Gerbin Wilts and Richard
Bergsma.
Rev. Snihur welcomed all and gave the
call to worship with the following an-
nouncements. The annual congregational
meeting will take place on January 27 with a
pot -luck dessert at 8 p.m. Confirmation
classes for teens will begin on February 7 at
11 a.m. A Scottish Fellowship night will be
held on January 21 at 6:30 p.m. On January
23 there will be a senior youth group
meeting at 7 p.m.
Children's time held a song, and a lemon
was on display. They called- it Herb. The
junior teacher was Theresa Knox.
The anthem director was Marsha' Szusz
and the organist was Deanna Lyon.
Personals
Sympathy is extended to Elgin Josling
and the Josling family on the death of their
sister, Ida Wright, on January 18 in Clinton
Public Hospital. She was 79.
Jim Jackson was admitted to Clinton
Public Hospital on January 15.
Margaret Whyte had surgery on January
16 in Clinton Public Hospital.
Shuffleboard was field on January 14 with
eight players. The next games will be held
on January 21.
There were 50 people out for the Hawaiin
Fellowship Night and pot -luck supper in the
church on January 15.
The Happy Gang Seniors will meet on
January 28 at 1:30 p.m. in the hall.
On January 12 Jean Scott, and Mr. and
Mrs. Jim `Scott attended the funeral of
Jean's neice, Jessie ( Watt) Addison. She
was 53 years old. The funeral was held at the
Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto. Mrs.
Addison died in a car accident.
The Explorer girls met at the I,ondesboro
United Church on January 14.
Everyone was present. Two girls
celebrated their birthdays. They were Ker-
rie Szusz and Paula Allen.
For a snack Mrs. Taylor brought
chocolate milk and3chocolate chip cookies.
Our leaders taught us how to knit. We are
each to have a square knit by next meeting
so Mrs. Horbanuik can collect them and sew
there together to make an afghan.
Next meeting will be on .January 28.
Choir elects new slate of o
By Mrs. i Stonehouse
BELGRAVE - The Senior Choir of Knox
United Church, here held its annual meeting
and social at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
George .Johnston, with a good attendance.
Court Whist was enjoyed by all. Prizes
were awarded to: high lady - Mrs. William
Coultes; low lady - Mrs. John Roberts; high
man - Bert Johnston; low man - Robert
Grasby.
Following lunch, a short business meeting
was conducted by president Robert Grasby.
The election of officers was as follows:
president - Robert Grasby; secretary
treasurer - George Procter; social commit-
tee - Mrs. Ross Anderson and Mrs.
Lawrence Taylor.
Mr. and Mrs. Grasby extended an invita-
tion to the members to hold the meeting at
their home next year. Mr. and Mrs.
.Johnston were thanked for their hospitality
and the meeting adjourned.
Euchre
Fifteen tables were in play at the weekly
euchre which was held in the WI Hall, on
January 14.
Winners were: high lady - Mrs. Herb
Clayton; novelty Lady - Mrs. Garner
Nicholson; low lady - Mrs. Leslie Vincent;
high man - Wilford Caslick; novelty man -
Garner Nicholson and low man - Leslie
Short.
There will be euchre again this Wednes-
day starting at 8 p.m.
Everyone is welcome.
Social News
4-H Project, Surviving with Style, starting
January 27 at 7 p.m. in the WI Hall.
"9f itiffidkiil
J-74
— matures 2-3 days earlier than Evans
— good disease resistance
— medium height plant
J-82
— 2 days later than our 74-S & 3" taller
— showing good yield advantages over
other earlier soybeans
J -08I
— 2800 HU variety
— 2 days earlier than our 820
— 1st choice for narrow rows
You won't want to be
left without!
Anyone interested s . iuld call Mrs. Pete
Campbell and Mrs. Glenn Montgomery.
David Lennox of Country Meadows at
Brunner spent the weekend with his sisters
and brothers-in-law Mr. and Mrs. (larence
Hanna of Belgrave and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne
Jamieson of Wingham.
Marjorie Procter of London and Phillip
Stopworth of England visited over the
weekend with her mother, Elizabeth Pro -
curs
cter of Belgrave.
Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and
Erin of Ilderton and Laura Johnston, of
Belgrave, were visitors on Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby.
Many friends and relatives of Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Rosman attended the open
house in honor of their 40th wedding an-
niversary held at the Women's Institute Hall
on Sunday afternoon.
Attitudes discussed by Unit
By Betty McCall
WAI,TON - The Walton 1 unit met in the
church basement for its January meeting on
Wednesday evening. Berva Walton gave the
call to worship with a New Year's poem.
Doreen Hack well was pianist for the hymns.
and scripture readings were given by Elva
Wilbee.
Janie McEwing gave the message. Phyllis
Mitchell led in prayer.
Mary Humphries took as her topic an arti-
cle on attitudes.
Marie McGavin, the new presid took
over for the business. Minutes were r d by
Audrey Hackwell, followed by reach , of
thank you cards. Twenty members
answered the roll call.
Doreen Hackwell gave the yearly
treasurer's report. Membership fees were
collected.
Corning events were brought back from
the UCW the previous week. Dates set for
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the Thankoffering are April 5 or 12.
"1I was voted to try for two noon luncheons
from the Blyth Festival. There is a new
listing for meals served at the church and
other receptions available by any supper
committee members.
I,unch was served by hostesses, Viola
Traviss, Betty McCall and Marie Coutts.
Walton Area Sports
The .January meeting of the Walton Area
Sports Club was held last Tuesday at the
home of Betty McCallum.
Dave Gamble presided over the business
with the secretary's report read by Bev
Stevenson! Ernie Lewington gave the
treasurer's report.
Plans for the Annual Poker Rally on
February 1 was discussed. Motions were
passed for the possibility of hosting an um-
pires and pitching clinic. The next meeting
will he held February 3 at the home of Ernie
I ,ewi n gton
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Society in the past. Methods to get new
members were also discussed.
Being a member is valuable as it helps the
Society receive grants for the work in mak-
ing our village beautiful. Come and be a
member.
The meeting closed with the singing of the
e
Queen.`
WMS meeting
The first meeting of the year for the
Presbyterian WMS was held at the home of
Mrs. Warner Andrews.
Mrs. Erma Cartwright presided and open-
ed the meeting with a poem entitled "into
the New Year."
The devotional period was led by Mrs.
Lillian Leatherland. The Scripture portion,
Psalm 96, was read alternately. The
meditation entitled "The New Year" was
given and followed by prayer.
Erma welcomed all to the meeting
especially to Martha Dair who was able to
be present again.
The study, "The start of a church in
Korea", was led by Erma Cartwright.
The • meeting closed with the Mizpah
benediction. The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Lillian I,eatherland on
February 10 at 1:30 p.m.
UCW - Unit 11
Unit II of Auburn UCW commences the
year on January 14 with a meeting in the
church celebrating the ''25th anniversary of
the UCW.
The conveners, Mrs. Dana Bean and Mrs.
Jack Vincent, chose "A Christian Woman,"
as their theme. An excellent presentation of
Corazon Acquino's life from housewife to
president of the Phillipines was given. Her
strong faith was portrayed in all areas of
her life and she was chosen "Woman of the
Year,"
For devotions, the hymn "Called to
become" specifically written for the an-
niversary year was sung with Marjorie
MacDougall asianist..Mrs. Jack"Vincent
gave the scripture and read a poem.
A .vote of thanks was extended to Mrs.
Jack Vincent on becoming leader replacing
Miss Betty Marsh who recently moved. She
then conducted the business meeting.
Reports were received. For the roll call,
suggestions were given to further celebrate
the 25th anniversary. Members were asked
for donations for the February meeting for
the layette.
The Huron -Perth Annual will be held in
Mitchell on January 26 and the General
Meeting will be held January 28 at 2 p.m.
Shut-in visits were planned.
'l'he meeting closed with the repeating of
the Mizpah Benediction. The convenors
served fruit and relishes and a social time
followed.
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