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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-01-28, Page 7These students at Hullett Central School didn't let a bit of snow stop them from tak- ing to their slide during recess on January 26. Getting ready to take the plunge are Courtney Rutledge, Chris Carter and Christine Lapp. (David Emslie photo) Agnes Bieman takes ladies' high hands By Mrs. L. Stonehousg BELGRAVE - Ten tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the WI Hall on January 21. Winners were: high lady - Agnes Bieman; novelty lady - Helen Mar- tin; low lady - Florence Black; high man - Mrs. Robert Grasby ( playing as a man) ; novelty man - Stanley Black; low man - Leslie Short; first lucky draw - Mrs. Gordon Bosman and second lucky draw - Olive Bolt. There will be euchre again this Wednes- day starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Resident Returns Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pletch returned home on Saturday after spending a week in Florida. Lost heir winners BLYTH - Enough players showed up to play eight tables of euchre at the memorial hall here on January 21. Taking the high hands were Edythe Snell and Wifred Shortreed while Zora Cook and Millar Richmond hand the low hands. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1987—Page 7 Beth Knox host Cheerio Ckib for their Jan 22 meeting By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - . The Cheerio Club meeting was held on January 22 at the home of Beth Knox. All were welcomed by the reading given by Edythe Beacom on the recipe for success. The minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report were read by Dora Shobbrook. In correspondencaan appeal was receiv- ed from the Lung Association of Stratford. The club moved to give them a donation of $10. Nine members answered roll call. A draw donated by Mary Longman was won by Beth Knox. The program consisted of readings by Edythe and Beth, as well as a riddle. The members played some cards and lunch was served by Beth Knox and Edythe Beacom. Shuffleboard On January 21 there were nine players in attendance, and the high score went to Jack Lee. The next games will be played on.January 28. All are welcome. United Church News Greeting members to the church on January 25 were Rev. Snihur and Lorne Bunking. The "fishers were Rick Konarski, Gerben Wilts, Cliff Saundercock and Richard Burgsma. Rev. Snihur welcomed" all, and gave the call to worship and, the following an- nouncements. The flowers in the memorial stand were in memory of Ida Wright from her family. She passed away on January 18 at the age of 79. Communion will be held on February 8 along with a hymn sing. The UCW meeting will be held on February 2 at.8 p.m. Children's time featured a song and a lesson on opening their hearts to share Gods love with others. The junior teacher was Theresa Knox. Kevin Shillinglaw read a psalm and the scripture reading was given. The anthem was then carried out as a duet with Rev. Snihur and Marsha Szusz being accom- panied by pianist Deanna Lyon. The scripture lesson and the sermon were then given. Personals Early in the morning of January 21 a fire destroyed the barn of Bob Hillis. His home is. situated one mile east of the village on Con- cession I1. - Dorothy Johnston and her sister Maxine King of Bernie spent last weekend with Maxine's daughters Melady and Martha in Toronto. Laura Lyon, Murray Lyon and Edythe Beacom attended the funeral on January 20 of Gerald Neil at the Millard George Funeral Home in London. Mr. Neil died sud- denly in Seaforth on January 17 at the age of 74. Corporal Robert Vella visited last weekend with his mother, Mrs. Ken Vodden and sister Debbie and Ian Hulley, Crystal and Kimberley in Clinton. Robert was a pa- tient in Ottawa National Defense Medical Centre for the past eight weeks. He left on January 22 to return to Lahr in Germany. Friends will be glad to know that Ron Nesbitt, a patient in London hospitals since his July 6 swimming accident, had been released and is now at home. Bob Burns returned home 'on January 24 after spending two weeks in Clinton Public Hospital. Beth Knox visited on January 21 with her cousin Ina Bamsey in London. Success of luncheon prompts plans for another By Betty McCall WALTON — Fifteen members of the Walton Women's Institute met in the hall basement on January 21. The first part of the meeting was con- ducted by first vice-president Marion Godkin, opening in the usual manner follow- ed with reading a poem. Margaret Shor- treed read minutes and took the roll call, then gave the treasurer's report. The Institute reported a good crowd to their noon luncheon that day, it was decided to have a turkey luncheon for March 18. Letters of correspondence were read. An invitation from Blyth Institute to attend their afternoon dessert euchre on February Helen Craig conducted the rest of the 5 has been received. 'A carload plans to go. business. The 90th anniversary, Building for Tomor- It was moved to cater to a dinner for row, of the Federated Womens Institute of Cook's on March 2. The birthday party at Ontario will be held on North Bay. Leona Calendar Nursing Horne in Brussels is to be McDonald will attend as branch delegate. put on sometime in March. Conveners for Citizenship and World Af- Leona McDonald brought back a report fairs took over for their program. Berva from the District executive meeting held Watson gave different quotations on bir- recently. The Distric annual meeting will be thdays, Federation and very interesting held May 10 at Molesworth. Institute facts about immigrants and how they get Calenders for 1987 are still available. their English language. Euchre for January 29 will begin at 8 p.m. Margaret Craig gave some worthwhile Hostesses have been changed to Mary Hum - news on current events. phries, Elva Bolger and Helen Craig. It was passed•to,put-in a new counter top on the serving table and for a dusk to dawn light to be put in at the front of the hall, also • put a new entry light inside at the bottom entrance. A motion was made to have the meal out for the annual meeting in April. The furnace should be checked and possibly cleaned. The nominating committee, to bring in the new slate of officers, are Helen Craig, Max- ine Marks and Mary Humphries. Doughnuts and tea were served by hostesses Margery Huether and Margaret Shortreed. Auburn WI holds annual Grandmothers' meeting The Annual 'Grandmother's Meeting' for the Auburn Women's Institute was held Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Community Hall at 1 p.m. There were 13 members present and three visitors. The president Mrs. Len Ar- chambault chaired the meeting, with Mar- jorie McDougall as pianist. Desserts and tea were served by the convenors, Mrs. Oliver Anderson and Mrs. Beth Lansing. -Minutes were read by Mrs. Robert Peck and also correspondence and all was dealt with:" -The 90th Anniversary of Ontario's Women's Institute was discussed. Bernice Anderson read a poem "Grandparents". Roll Call was answered by "My favourite memory of my grandparents". Beth Lans- ing read a poem "New Grandma". Ruth Ladies reveal their goals for 1987 SUMMERHILL - The January meeting of the Ladies Club here was held January 14 at the home of Jean Vodden. Phyllis Tyndall opened the meeting with a poem and welcomed 16 members and two visitors. The roll call was answered by telling What you would like to accomplish in the new year. Thank you's were received from Ida Wright and Wray Cornish for cards and flowers received for Christmas. For business, the dessert euchre date was set for April 22, at 1:30 p.m. to be held at Summerhill Hall. Suggestions for places to go for future meetings were, the Bruce Nuclear Plant and maybe to the theatre in London. The raffle was won by Marianne Colelough. for the program, Lorna Elles conducted a contest which was won by Eve Merrill and Jay Vodden. Marianne Colelough gave two and Amy Gerritt also gave a reading. Heidi Vodden favored the club with two step dance members. The February meeting is to be held February 11 at Margaret Wrights in the See the difference Quality makes Nk. Come in and see Belvedere's beautiful kitchen and bathroom furniture. They offer a wide range of col- ours and convenient cabinet accessories. The price will never be lower so act now and save!! C✓aII: 482-3405 for free estimates *FREE DELIVERY *PARKING AVAILABLE BALL MA.CULAY LTD. 40 Wellington St.1 CLINTON •. BU tgrw hrrCald 1 1 afternoon with Marie Middleton Sandra, Westerhaut and Vera Gibbings to look after lunch and the program. Roll call is to be Br- ing a Valentine. Jardin had selected quite a few old songs and they were sung. Several contests were held, one being "What is it?" with several winners. Maureen Bean gave `prophecies' that were written 10 -years -ago by members and were very interesting. Everyone was asked to write more, to be read in five years time (1992) . A card was signed by all for Dorothy Ben- nett, a member who has been ill. The was a "Clothing Contest" given by Beth Lansing. Collection was received. "Granny Bingo" was played by all as well as "Travelling Contest" and "Have You". The president thanked the convenors for all their work in preparing this program which was all very enjoyable. The card report was given by Lillian Leatherland. EUCHRE RESULTS The weekly euchre party was held at the Auburn Community Hall on Tuesday even- ing, Jan. .20. 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