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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-11-25, Page 7Jean Yanchus, right, helps out Blyth Public School Grade 8 student Tammi Medd at her stained glass studio in Blyth. Students were able to create their own stained glass project on November 17 and 18. (Paul Rudan photo) Sympathy to Arthur family Sympathy is extended to Harry and Lucille Arthur and family on the death of her mother Mrs. Elmer Keller, who passed away in Clinton Hospital in her 80th year, last week. Mrs. Bud Chamney is a patient in Clin- ton Public Hospital. She is wished a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Celia Taylor of Goderich, formerly of Auburn, who is celebrating her 85th birthday and holding an Open House on Sunday Nov. 22. Happy birthday to Mrs. Mary Rollinson, who celebrated her 99th on Nov. 18. Recent visitors with laura Phillips and Ellen Johnston were ack Young of Mit- chel, Mrs. Lorne onald of Seaforth, Mrs. Grant Spar ' g of Blyth and Mrs. Robert Young of S ratford. Mrs. Clayton R bertson of Meaford and Mrs. John Shoul 'ce of Etobicoke visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jarden on Friday. They had with them "William" a seeing eye dog who is in training with the Shouldice family. The UCW General Meeting will be held Wed. Nov. 25 at 8:00 p.m. Please have your year end reports ready to present. Marjorie McDougall spent a week in Sudbury visiting Mr. and Mrs. Allen McDougall and family. EUCHRE PARTY Euchre Party There were six tables in play at the euchre party held Tues. Nov. 10 and the winners were: ladies high, Jean Plaetzer; ladies low, Fran Clark; men's high, Ruth Jardin (playing as a man) ; men's low, Len Shrobrook; ladies most lone hands, Dorothy Grange; men's most lone hands, Jewel Plunkett (playinc as a man); and. novelty, Betty Archambault. Euchre parties are held Tuesday even- ing's at 8 p.m. WMS The November meeting of the Presbyterian WMS was held at the home of Mrs. Viola Raithby. The president, Mar- tha Daer, welcomed everyone. Marion Haggitt was m charge of the devotional which was entitled "The Unknown Soldier." She also read a poem, "Why Wear A Poppy?" Erma Cartwright had the study entitled "You brought it, you wear it." The meeting closed with all repeating the Mizpah Benediction. The December meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Frances Clark. Unit H, UCW UNIT II, UCw Unit II of Auburn UCw met at the home of Mrs. Jack Armstrong on November 11 at 8 p.m. The theme of the meeting was Remem- brance Day and Mrs. Gerald McDowell assisted with the worship. Members reminisced on war memories and Mrs. R. Koopmans gave some personal ex- periences of her life in Holland during the occupation and war years. Mrs. Jack Vincent conducted the business and accepted reports. Christmas gifts will be given to the shut-in members. Mrs. Dana Bean presented a proposal to members on some future ideas for the UCW to decide on. A vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Vincent for her leadership. Mrs. Gerald McDowell had a display of Tupperware which she demonstrated. A worthwhile donation was made to the unit from other sales. The hostess served lunch. Jean Postill in Clinton Public ... • from page 6 Unit I of Auburn UCW met at the home of Mrs. Bill Seers on Monday evening November 9 with several guest and 12 members present. Mrs. Marinus Bakker conducted the business. There will be a Christmas meeting with an exchange of $3 gifts. Members offered to visit various shut-ins. The General Meeting will be November 25 at 8 p.m. The future president Mrs. Dana Bean held a discussion concerning UCW changes. Voting on the proposals were then taken. Mrs. Ross Dobie opened the worship with prayer followed by a topic on Change. Mrs. Brian Hallam read from St. Luke the story of Mary and Martha. Mrs. Dobie then spoke on Christian hospitality. Mrs. Hallam introduced Mrs. C. Simons from Varna. She is a special education teacher. Mrs. Simons opened her subject on choice with a poem by Robert Frost, "Two Roads." She took us from childhood through adolescence to adulthood. Mrs. Hallam thanked Mrs. Simons and presented her with a lovely plant. Collection was received and Mrs. Dobie closed with prayer. A delicious lunch was served and a social half-hour followed. Women's Institute The Women's Institute Meeting was held on November 17. The committee was Mildred Lawlor and Martha Daer. The president Mrs. Len Archambault opened with a poem, "Coming To Winter", the In- stitute Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada with Marjorie McDougall as pianist. The minutes were read by Mrs. June Pick and adopted as read. She also gave the treasurer's report. Donations to Children's Services, London Children's Hopsital and to the Homebound were approved. Martha Daer and Kay Lapp gave their reports of the Rally. Betty Archambault gave the report of the Convention. The roll call was answered by the members and one guest. A reading, "Outside Plumbing" was given by Martha Daer. The card report was given by Lillian Leatherland and the collection was received. Viola Raithby reported on labels collected. Mildred Lawlor read "The Tale is a Hot Potato." She also had a contest and prizes were won by Betty Archambault and June Pick. Discussion re the ventilator in the kitchen, doors and lights was held. The next meeting will be a pot luck noon luncheon December 15 at 12 noon. It was suggested to have the Anglican minister speak to us at this time. Guests are welcome: The meeting closed with the Queen and Grace. Lunch was served by Mildred Lawlor and Martha Daer. Prizes for closest birthday, June Plaetzer, and for the first Christmas car received, Mrs. Carne, were given. Euchre party There were six tables at plat at the weekly euchre party November 17. Winners were Carol Daer (high lady), Lillian Leatherland (low Lady) , Ed Brooks (high man) , Edgar Daer (low man), Adelaide Allin (most lone hands - woman) , Len Shrobrook (most lone hands - man) and Jean Plaetzer (novelty) . Euchre parties are held every Tuesday at the hall at 8 p.m. Knox Church Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the commu- nion service on November 22 with Mrs. Greg Park as organist. The children went to the front for their children's story about a radio turned on and tuned in the way we should be to Jesus. The offering was received by Marinus Bakker and Brian Ramsey and dedicated. Rev. Snihur read the scriptures followed by communion. The minister pronounced the benediction and the service closed with the benedic- tional response "Holy Spirit Flow Through Me." People are reminded to bring one or- nament for each member of the family to church on December 6 which will be placed on the family Christmas tree during the carol sing before the service. Horticultural meeting The Horticultural Society meeting was held on Wednesday, November 11 at the community hall. Mrs. Maurice Bean open- ed the meeting by reading a poem. Elliot Lapp lead in the singing of 0 Canada. Minutes were read by Marion Haggitt, assistant secretary. The president thanked those who took down flower pots and stored them for the winter and cleaned up flower beds and winterized the fountain. The nativity scene will be placed in Manchester garden if it is in good condition. Joanne Denomme demonstrated the art of making a Christmas wreath, a table cen- trepiece and a door swag. She had many lovely Christmas flower arrangements on display. Erma Cartwright thanked Joanne and presented her with a gift. Draws wre made and Joanne donated one arrangement for first prize. The wreath was Gail Dobie's choice. Other prizes went to Marion Haggitt and Nancy Slater. Clarence Lang, director from district eight, was in attendance. He brought greetings from the district and also spoke on the ships of horticulture, leadership, followship, fellowship, friendship, workmanship, battleship and stewardship. He had a very interestin topic which everyone enjoyed. Lunch was served by the committee of Erman Cartwright, Jane Glousher and Lillian Leatherland. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1 '• 7—Page 7 Parent -teacher interviews at Hullett LONDESBORO - November 25 Is a PD Day for all students in Huron County. The teachers will be having interviews with the parents at Hullett Central School. The Grade 4 class this week is doing a special activity in math. They are preten- ding to buy pizzas and count out the money for this math session. dalton The Grade 4 class is also busy making their personality cubes. They take large cardboard boxes and cover it with pictures and information about themselves. They are reading and doing activites with the Clinton News -Record each week. Also they have been interviewing a person who was not born in Canada to find out what made families from other countries move to Canada. Provincial Parks Doreen Cardiff came to Hullett and in- troduced them to Ontario's many provincial parks. She also informed them about an essay contest about this topic. All entries must be in by November 26. women's Institute have guests By Betty McCall Wednesday evening 13 guests joined with members of the Walton Women's Institute for their November meeting in the Walton hall. President Helen Craig welcomed everyone; then opened the meeting. Mar- jory Humphries was at the piano. Helen read a poem, "Just for today" and Margaret Shortreed read the minutes, treasurer's report and correspondence. It was reported a good crowd attended the beef luncheon at noon and new windows had been installed in the hall. Mrs. Ted Klaassen of Fordwich, the Huron -East District President, was a special guest, making her visit to the Walton Branch. She brought greetings and was presented with a gift from Helen Craig. It was voted to have a gift exchange at the December meeting to be Wednesday, December 16. Conveners on Family and Consumer Af- fairs now took over the meeting with Elva Bolger reading interesting readings entitl- ed. "Go on with your knittin" and "Grandma's off her Rocker". As this was Grandmothers meeting they were remembered with small gifts for the one with the oldest grandchild was Isabelle Shortreed, with the youngest grandchild was Mary Humphries, with the most grand- children was Sarah Elliott, birthday closest to Christmas was Marjory Humphries, with most letters in first name went to Alfrieda Klaassen after a draw with Kathleen Williamson. Guest speaker Gladys Ellsmore of RR 1 Ethel was introduced by Betty McCall. Mrs. Ellsmore who opened Country Garden Flowers in her home on concession 8 recent- ly gave a demonstration on two beautiful ar- rangements, answering many questions from the floor. She had a display of silk flowers, and told ladies she dealt in fresh flowers and would make up arrangements Accident sends three to hospital EAST WAWANOSH - Three Wingham men were sent to hospital following a single vehicle accident at 11:45 pm on November 19. The driver, Robert J. Zimmer, 19, passenger and car owner, Peter Beyersbergen, 25, and another passenger, Peter Braun, 32, were traveling northbound on Highway 4, 800 metres south of Conces- sion 3-4, in East Wawanosh, when the 1979 Chevy pick-up swerved off the road into the west ditch and struck a hydro pole. The three men were taken to Wingham District Hospital. Mr. Braun was later transfered to Victoria Hospital in London where he remains in serious condition. Mr. BeyersbergenandMr. Zimmer were held overnight for observation at Wingham District Hospital and then released. Damage to the hydro pole and its transformer is estimated at $30,000. Damage to the pick-up is $2,000. Constable Thompson of the Wingham OPP investigated and the jrrash is still under investigation. and deliver. Elva Bolger thanked Mrs. Ellsmore and presented her with a gift on behalf of the Institute which was returned to the secretary. Delegate Helen Craig gave a full detail report of the recent Guelph Area Convention she had attended in Atwood for the two days. Institute Grace was sung then all returned to the basement for refreshments served by Ruth Axtmann, Marion Godkin, Helen Hoven and Helen Craig. WALTON II UNIT Walton II Unit members met for their November meeting at the home of Maxine Houston with 13 present. Joyce Van Vliet led in the devotions. Her topic was prepared by Barb Fritz and was entitled, "Today is a day to remember." She then told about the day her father came from the war, and asked other members to tell us anything special they could remember about the war. Karen Hoegy conducted the business with Margaret Craig reading the minutes. A special collection was taken for the Callen- dar Nursing Home. Walton II Unit has the devotions for the Christmas potluck supper on December 2 at 6 p.m. when former UCW presidents, secretaries and all members that have belonged here in the past 25 years are to be invited, this to be your invitation if you have been missed. Next Sunday is Communion, and White Gift Sunday is December 6. The Christmas Sunday School Concert is December 13, at 2 p.m. The Christmas meeting, with losing side in charge, will be at the home of Marilyn McDonald. New officers for the coming year are President Kathleen Williamson, vice presi- dent Joyce Van Vliet, secretary, Margaret Craig, Supper Committee - are Kathleen Williamson, Marilyn McDonald, Dianne Mc- Callum, Helen Craig, Margaret Craig. Cop- per collection was taken and winners were Kathleen Williamson's side. Lunch was served by Malinda Johnston and the hostess. VISITORS Recent guests with Emerson and Phyllis Mitchell and other relatives in the area were Charlie and Grace Switzer of Bigger Saskat- chewan, Laura Bielby, Plenty, Saskat- chewan and Fred Arnott of Dodsland, Saskatchewan. Robert and May Lundy of Hamilton spent the weekend at the home of Allan and Betty McCall and attended their Anniversary par- ty in the Walton Hall Saturday evening. Ken and Grace Wilbee of Napanee visited last week with Ian and Elva Wilbee and Brian and other relatives. LINE ChieLtrrias lattcssoiric4s Sp4tiatti[Infr You can buy imitation accessories from "That Tire Store", but you can't get the expertise. Buy from the pro's who know. We've got the right accessories at the right price for whatever riding your into. 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