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Clinton News-Record, 1987-08-19, Page 7CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1987—Page 7 Londesboro WI public relations committee meets By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - A WI public relations meeting was held here on August 12. The meeting was opened with the opening ode, Mary Stewart collected and Hattie Wood was at the piano. President Marg Anderson welcomed all and gave a reading. Roll call was then answered when the 18 present explained what public relations meant to them. The minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report were given by secretary - treasurer Alice Buchanan. In correspondence there was a thank you from Lady Diana for a donation. The treasurer's report showed a balance Helgrave WMS mark 100th year By Mrs. L. Stonehouse BELGRAVE The WMS held their meeting in Knox Presbyterian Church on August 10. Hazel Dalrymple opened with a piano solo and Mrs. Joe Dunbar then read the call to worship. Mrs. Mac Scott read the scripture and Mrs. Garner Nicholson read a story. Ivy Cloakey led in prayer, then gave the topic. Robina McBurney then read a story and the secretary and treasurer reports were read: 23 sick and shut-in visits were record- ed and the roll call was answered by a verse on love. 1987 is the 100th anniversary of the Belgrave WMS and plans were made to mark the occasion. A hymn was sung and Mrs. Dunbar closed the meeting with prayer. Community Shower Held A community shower, in honor of Melanie Scott, was held in Knox United Church school room on July 31. Melanie, her mother Wilma and future mother-in-law Thelma Pletch, were asked to be seated in the guest chairs which were decorated with pink and white streamers and bells. Everyone was welcomed followed by a short program. Andrea Coultes presented the gifts to Melanie who thanked everyone for the gifts and also the ladies of the sixth line who organized the shower. Lunch and a social time was enjoyed. Personals Mrs. George „Black of Campbellville and Jessie Watson of Agincourt are spending a few days with Mrs. Black's sister Sarah Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Vincent of Milton spent August 16 weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent. Carrie -Anne Vincent, who has been holidaying with her grandparents, returned home with her parents. Jeremy and Jordan Nixon of Waterloo are visiting this week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Nixon and Mrs. Olive Bolt. Villagers are active ... from page 6 Personals The community is saddened to hear of the death of Arnie Crawford's brother, Richard Moore, of Bosaquet Township, which resulted from a farm accident. Ruby and Dave Pattison had numerous relatives home for visits during the last few weeks. They included her daughters. sisters and families; Mr. and Mrs. Barry Thomp- son and Gregory; Mrs. Michael King and son Johnathon and Mr. and Mrs. Keith O'Connell and daughter. Visitors with Art and Isabelle McClure were their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Harrison and children of Ed- monton and their daughter-in-law and grandson from Cambridge. On August 8 Isabelle's sister, Sadie Porter, from Scotland arrived and will be staying for the next few weeks. Florence Quinn is a patient at Clinton Public Hospital. Everyone wishes her a speedy recovery. Blyth Lion's Park was a busy place last Wednesday. Visitors from New Brunswick arrived in a bus. They were here with the theatre and had made plans to park here. Members of the Christian Reform Church were also present for a meal and get together. As well, the Blyth Busters, ages 7-8, had a ball practice in the park. This week. though. the children had a whole new concept. See who could hit the ball hard enough to be in amongst the tents. By Monday morning, everything was hack to normal again. Quote of the Week: If you would like to get something for your money ... get a wallet. WEEKLY WEATHER 1987 1986 HI LO HI LO August 11 25 12 19 12 12 25 11 21 8 13 29 17 24 9 14 30 19 26 15 15 31 23 27 19 16 32 24 27 17 17 27 23 28 14 Rain 6 mm Rain 7 nun of $799.28. The 85th anniversary celebrations for the Wingham WI will be held on September 24 at the United Church in Wingham. Public relations officer Lois Elliott gave a report on the 90th anniversary of the WI in North Bay. She was the groups delegate. At the meeting were nine delegates from West Huron. They stressed the importance of getting new members, and said all of the members are VIPs, or Vitally Important Persons. They said if each member would get one new member, they would learn by doing. She was thanked by the president and all showed their appreciation. The meeting was closed and lunch was served by Helen Sootheran, Lois Elliott and Doris Batkin. United Church News Greeting members to the United Church on August 16 were Rev. Snihur and Harry Snell. The ushers were Gerbin Wilts, Ken- neth Penfound, and Grant and Richard Burgsma. Rev. Snihur led a hymnsing prior to the service with Deanna Lyon at the piano. Following the hymnsing all were welcom- ed, and the call to worship was given along with the following announcements. The flowers in the church were frpm the O'Con- nell and Penfound, wedding. This week Rev. Snihur will be at the Lambton Centre for continuing education. Rob Parr from Clin- ton will be leading in worship on August 23. Following the announcements Rev. Snihur reported that 50 children had attend- ed the vacation Bible school. He thanked all of the leaders. For children's time they sang a song, and Rev. Snihur spoke to the children. The junior leader was Connie Van Loo. Personals Congratulations to Ruthann Penfound and Steve O'Connell who were married in Londesboro church on August 15. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fothergill and Heather attended the Marks -Wood wedding at St. An- drews Presbyterian Church in Wingham on August 15. They also attended the reception at Belmore Community Centre. Jack Armstrong, along with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carter and Colleen attended the funeral of Dick Moore on August 15 at Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home in Forest. Colleen Carter of Exeter spent the weekend with her parents Glen and Doreen Carter. Residents welcome Bert and Joanne Lyon to the village as they have purchased the home of Mark and Alice,Kuiper who plan to live in Clinton. Don Harris of Kamloops, British Colum- bia visited on August 16 with his cousins Gordon, Darlene and Dora Shobbrook, and his aunt Laura Saundercock at Huronview. Ken and Steven Newby of Kitchener visited on August 15 with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Orval Newby. On August 16 Mr. and Mrs. Orval Newby visited with Diane and Terry Komas in Kitchener. in the Ontario Provincial Election your name must be on the NEW LIST of VOTERS ' or on CERTIFICATE to VOTE If ' ou have not received this Form 301 H our name is not on the NEW LIST. Don't Wait! — Phone Now It's up ,to Not] to obtain a CEKFIFICAII: to VOTE. Eligible Rural Voters may still be Vouched for, but if you wish to obtain your Certificate to Vote — Phone Now! -It's up to you to obtain a Certificate to Vote. If you live in CLINTON cALL: 482.1700 between 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday inclusive. EG/34R KEEPING YOU INFORMED A SAD OF FOR /NCWS( MAM `Foci FIE EC �N YINyrAt PENOW° (FC 71p, USE 6-- G —ILE ENA` (ETTERS A FA�'fl Y "A14 0,FA✓USCU( fs c7ri vpUF '.' i'vs ., .. �HAC�p (U O(A o,S fT p�'�(NCIA( FS CSION ^4iap Who is eligible to Vote? Those persons who on Election Day - . Are 18 years of age. • Are Canadian Citizens. • Have resided in Ontario for the preceding 6 months. Are eligible to vote if their name is on the NEW LIST of VOTERS for the Electoral District in which they reside, or on a CERTIFICATE to VOTE as issued by their Returning Officer. Aihliched by the Office of the Chief Election Officer of Ontario Warren R. Bailie, CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER