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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-01, Page 13The auditorium at Huronview was a busy place on March 26 as the Spruce Meadow Wing was treated to a sausage day. Pat Fields (centre) was kept busy serving the residents, including Alec Howe (left) and Jerry McMylor. (David Einslie photo) Clinton man dies at 74 in Goderich CHARLES HENRY HOUGHTON Mr. Charles Henry Houghton of RR 3 Clin- ton died at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Saturday, March 28. He was 74 -years -old. Born in Ealy, England on June 28, 1912, he was the son of the late William ,Houghton and the former Mary Pool. He married the former Irene Catherine Williams who survives him. Mr. Houghton was a farmer and a member of Holmesville United Church. He was also a member of the Canadian, Forester Lodge, Benmiller Court No. 86. Suriving are his wife; two daughters, Dianne and her husband David (Sonny) Mallough of Goderich, and Darlene Muilwyk of Clinton; one son, Charles Jr. and his wife Anita of Windsor; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Snyder, Adelaide (Mrs. Wor- thy Young) and Jean (Mrs. Duncan Mur- chison) all of Goderich; three step -sisters, Myrtle Stirling of Goderich, Hazel (Mrs. Dawson Craig) of Auburn and Minnie (Mrs. Jack Farrish). of Listowel; one step -brother, Mel Good of Goderich; and six grand- children also survive. He was predeceased by one step -brother, Harold Good, and one step -sister, Mary Grigg. Funeral and committal services,were held at the McCallum and Palla Fneral Home om Monday, March 30 with Rev. James Bechtel of Holmesville United Church officiating. The Canadian Forester Lodge, Benmiller Court held a memorial service on Sunday evening at the funeral home. Interment in Colborne Cemetery. Community living discussed CLINTON - The Afternoon Unit of Wesley - Willis UCW met in the church parlor on March 19 with Kathleen Whitmore in the chair. Bess Fingland introduced Barbara Hicks who spoke to the ladies, using a cassette to explain the work and purpose of community living in Central Huron. This is a volunteer program, Together we make a difference. There are 12 residences in the area, Clintons being 26 Joseph St. It was pointed out what great improvement has taken place in this work over the years and hopefully will continue. This part of the meeting was enjoyed and very informative and Barbara was thanked by the ladies for bringing this splendid work to their attention. Kathleen took over the business part of the meeting as follows. Minutes of the February meeting were read by Mary Cole and approved. Helen Rathwell's treasurer's report was given and roll call was taken with 20 ladies present. Dorothy Cornish gave a picture of the up- coming social events: dinner, March 26; soup and sandwich luncheon, April 30; Blyth Festival, June 20; town hall creative cookery, April 6; and cookies asked for April 5. Jean Livermore reported on flowers in the church and Cleta McGregor told of many sick and shut-ins. Cards were sent to several of these and several ladies had called on many in Huronview. The program continued under Bess Fingland's theme for the day taken from Dr. Albert Sweizer, Reverance for all life and certain passages read from the Wildlife readings given by the late Princess Grace of Monaco from her book, Birds, Beasts and Flowers. The Scripture lesson was read by Marg Cole and prayer was given by Gwen Watson using her cassette for hymns and prayer. Gretta Nediger provided a treat by reading some of her grandson's writings - always amusing, laughter, that divine disinfectant." The meeting closed with the Benediction. Members receive year book CLINTON - The Horticultural Society here met in the public school on March 25. All members present received their year hook on payment of membership fee. Items of business discussed included delegates to the Ontario Horticultural Con- vention at Kingston, the booth at the Clinton Spring Fair and a suggestion regarding a decorative entrance to the town from Highway 4. The program, organized and presented by Gwen .Johnston, was informative and en- joyable. A video presentation of the thousands of rhododendrons on Baron De Rothschild's estate in Southern England was breathtaking. The Baron did everything in a big way, sparing no expense and his vast acreage of landscaped gardens includes rare plants from all parts of the world but expecially rhododendrons. In later years the upkeep of this estate has been financed by allowing tourists to view this paradise. They come by the thousands and wander through winding paths among the rhododendrons. Refreshments were served by Reva Wilson and Dorothy ,Johnston of the social community. The next meeting will be in the public school also, with speaker, Mr. Sanders of Blyth. Elsie Henderson plays at Sunday service HURONVIEW - Sunday morning service was held in the chapel with Rev. Snibur preaching, and Elsie Henderson at the organ. In the afternoon, friends and relatives of Charlotte Bell held a birthday party in her honor. Old Tyme music was held on Monday afternoon. Truly a favourite program as far as residents are concerned. Children and residents involved in the Hug program met on Tuesday morning. At noon on Tuesday, the men and ladies from Park Place enjoyed a meal of sausage, bacon, fried potatoes and eggs, cooked for them in the auditorium. It is a treat to smell the food cooking, and to eat it hot off the grill. Silverts Clothing was here on Wednesday with a large display of the latest Spring fashions. All residents had the chance to try on and buy. Ed Stiles entertained at the organ on Thursday afternoon. On Thursday also, the men from Spruce Meadow had the oppor- tunity to come to the auditorium and sample the sausage dinner. On Friday morning the Roman Catholic residents gathered in the chapel for mass. Bingo was played on Friday afternoon with the winners receiving fresh fruit for prizes. Celebrate Canada Day in England Songs enjoyedat Queens -way Celebration of Canada Day in London, 120th birthday will be celebrated in St. England will be a big event this year! Hun- .James Park in true Canadian style. dreds of legion members from all across On- This will be the main highlight of a special tario command will march with the Provin- tour starting with five nights in London and cial President, Bill Smith and the Provincial then, for those who wish to go on to Europe, First Vice -President, .Joe Kobolak behind another 16 nights. There will be parades and the world famous Ontario Massed Legion ceremonies in Brighton, England; Brussels, Pipes and Drums. They will 'march into the Belgium; Amsterdam, Holland; Lahr, forecourt of Buckingham Palace carrying Geremany; Paris, France and Caen, Nor - with them hundreds of Addresses of Loyalty mandy. The legion members will par - from all across the province. These will be ticipate with French veterans in lighting of presented to the Queen Mother who has the flame by the grave of the Unknown kindly consented to receive them on behalf Soldier beneath the Arc De Triomphe in of her daughter, Queen Elizabeth. Paris on their Bastille Day, July 14. After the ceremony with the Queen For further information contact any legion Mother and a concert of her favorite music, branch for booking forms and brochures or the Massed Band and legion members will contact Roy Kennett at (416 )621-4669. or con - march out of the main gates of the palace tact your local representative, John Wise at and down the mall to the horseguards 482-3401 or 482-7265. parade square where they will meet with the- All travel arrangements for this tour are Canadian High Commissioner, Roy MeMur- available -from Mimico Travel Service Ltd., try, and the six agents general representing 2346 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto, On - their provinces in London. Then Canada's tario M8V 1136 QUEENSWAY - On March :21 residents here , had the pleasure of welcoming the MYF Singers from Zurich. They gave a delightful hour of singing. After residents had time to visit guests and nibble on a snack. Monday- afternoon brought residents once again to their favourite past time, Bingo. With the help of the Hensall United Church Ladies, they had a great time visiting and shouting out the best word in the english language - Bingo! The weekly church service took place on Tuesday afternoon, with a little help from Rev. Hawley who conducted the service this week. Residents thank him for taking time to come and thank the guests Rev. Hawley brought with him who volunteered their time for the hour. Wednesday was a very busy day for everyone at Queensway due to the different activities going on. To begin, there was Bak- ing Club Part 1, where residents made white cupcakes. Then in the afternoon several went bowling in Zurich. All had a very en- joyable yet competitive time playing five pin bowling. While they were bowling, the rest of the residents were up to their ears (literally) in green icing. Yes, it was Baking Club Part II next. Residents iced cupcakes with green icing for Friday, which was International Day at Queensway. This month they featured Ireland! Thursday was another busy day. In the afternoon the residents council met for the month of March. That evening Queensway held its monthly birthday party to celebrate birthdays in March. Happy Birthday to Grace Dinney, Isabel Sproat, and Carl Lawatski who celebrated their birthdays. It was a grand party. Thanks to Mrs. Mickle who entertained on the piano, and Mary Roobol and Dorothy Brintnell who volunteered for the evening. Thank you ladies for all your help. As mentioned earlier, International Day was Friday. This month Ireland was featured. If you are Irish, or even if your not, you would have enjoyed the Irish meal that was prepared by the kitchen staff, mm- mmmrn good ! To keep with the Irish tradition residents viewed a Film "Images of Ireland" that took them to various spots in Ireland, as well as showed the many different things that make-up the Irish culture! Residents ended the week with class, with a cards and garnes party on Saturday after- noon. Euchre, shuffleboard along with several other games were featured. It was a very enjoyable afternoon, thanks to the par- ticipation from the community, as well as from the people within Queensway. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1987—Pa.e 13 Service with a smile seemed to be the rule when Wesley -Willis Church hosted a roast beef dinner on March 26. Assisting with the service were (left) Kay Wise, Harold Wise and Murray Cook. (David Emslie photo) EATING OUT Al Bosman (left) and Howard Cartwright were hard at work flipping eggs, turning the bacon and keeping the food in good supply during the Londesboro Lions Club's pancake breakfast. The event was held on March 29. (Anne Narejko photo) We're Fully Equipped for any Job • Trucking • Gravel, Sand & Stone • Bulldozing • Excavating • Top Soil • Septic Systems "No job is too big or too small"