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 ...
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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.
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