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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-12-16, Page 8WMS holds Christmas party in Auburn Mr. Arnold Craig returned last week from Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cope and Mrs. David Scott of London visited on Saturday with Marjorie McDougall. Sorry to report that Mrs. Shirley Andrews is a patient in Wingham Hospital following surgery last week. She is wished a speedy recovery. Euchre party There were six tables in play at the Com- munity Hall Tuesday, Dec. 8. Winners were: Fran Clark (high lady), Grace Cart- wright (low lady), Jack Lockart (high man), Len Shrobrook (low man), Adelaide Allis (most lone hands - lady), Murray Rollison (most lone hands - man) , and Erma Cartwright (novelty). Last evening was the last card party for 1987. WMS The Christmas meeting of the Presbyterian WMS was held at the home of Mrs. Frances Clark. Eight members and two visitors were present. President Martha Daer presided and gave the call to worship. She welcomed all to the meeting. The Christmas worship service entitled "Will there be room?" was followed from the Glad Tidings. Several members took part with scripture readings. Carols were sung with Carol Daer at the piano. The study, Christmas Customs, was taken by Frances Clark. The first meeting of the new year will be at the home of Mrs. Warner Andrews January 12 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting was closed with prayer. Grace was sung after which the hostess served lunch assisted by Mrs. Erma Cartwright and a social half hour followed. Knox United Church The sanctuary was beautifully decorated for Christmas and Rev. Dave Snihur was in charge of the service. Mrs. Greg Park and Lori Millian were in charge of the organ and piano prelude. The call to worship was read alternatively followed by the hymn "Angels we have heard on high". Rev. Snihur gave the prayer of approach followed by the an- nouncements. Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Plaetzer lit the third advent candle. The junior choir sang a number under the direc- tion of Mrs. Allan Webster and Mrs. Gordon Gross as pianist. Rev. Snihur read the scriptures followed by the prayer chorus. The senior choir sang an anthem with Mrs. Greg Park taking the solo parts. Rev. Snihur chose for his sermon "Jesus is coming again." The offering was received by Greg park and Larry Plaetzer followed by the offeratory response and the hymn "While shepherds watched." The minister pronounced the benediction followed by the benedictional response "Glory to God." Come early to church next Sunday, Dec. 20 as the choir will have several songs they would like to share with you. The Sunday School Concert will be held Saturday evening at 8 p.m. at the church. Christmas Eve service will be held at Londesboro United Church at 8 p.m. Sunday School decorated for Christmas Betty McCall The Sunday School room of Duff's United Church was decorated in the Christmas Spirit for the Christmas meeting of Walton 1 unit Wednesday December 9. The losing side of the copper contest were in charge of arrangements. A smorgasbord was enjoyed prior to the meeting. Margery Huether played Christmas music while peo- ple were arriving. Devotional period with the Call to Worship was opened by Berva Watson, assisted by Phyllis Mitchell and Janie McEwing. Christmas Carols were sung accompanied by pianist, Elva Wilbee. Gloria Wilbee sang two beautiful solos, I'll be home for Christmas and I'm dreaming of a white Christmas. Marie McGavin conducted the business period, opening with a reading, "Christmas time is here." Audrey Hackwell read minutes and Doreen Hackwell the treasurer's report. Offering was received and dedicated. Marie mentioned U.C.W. pins are still available, also three calendars. In the announcements of coming events is the installation of U.C.W. officers on Sun- day, January 3. The Annual congregational meeting follows a potluck dinner after the morning church service at 11:30 a.m. on January 17. There was a discussion on doing quilts, so they may not take on as many quilts this year. The evening closed with an exchange of gifts in the charge of Betty McCall and Mary Humphries. Walton II Unit The December meeting of Walton II unit was held at the home of Marilyn McDonald with the losing side of the Copper Contest in charge of devotions. They include . the Christmas Story, Christmas Carols, poems, prayers and short stories. In the business minutes were read. reports given, one thank you card read and one gift given. Hostesses for the coming year was discussed and some volunteers for various months. Christmas gifts were given out and all en- joyed a special lunch prepared by the losing side. Christmas Concert Parents, grandparents and friends attend- ed the annual Sunday School Concert Sun- day afternoon in the basement of Duff's United Church. Gloria Carter played Christmas Carols preceding the program. Rev. Bonnie Lamble was Master of Ceremony for the program, which included the nursery children, Robbie McClure, Trisha McClure, Jennifer McClure, Sarah McDonald, Scott McDonald, Kevin Wilbee and Mark Wilbee on stage with their blankets as Gloria Wilbee sang "Security" with guitar accompaniment. Teachers are Michelle and Heather Gauley. Chris Davies gave a guitar instrumental "Frosty, the Snowman". The Junior Choir sang "Have a Merry, Merry Christmas", director Rev. Bonnie Lamble, pianist Marion Godkin. Choir con- sisted of Cindy McCallum, Colleen Mc- Callum, Lee Ann McDonald, Lisa Gingerich, Andrea Gingerich, Sharon Godkin, Shannon Craig, Sarah Lamble, Barb Lamble. Piano solo by Sarah Lamble "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Jolly old St. Nicholas". The Kindergarten class marched to music and included Scott McDonald, Kelly McDonald, Kerrie McClure, Darryl Houston, Katie Emmrich, Jamie Emmrich, Tina McClure, Jillian Houston, Darrell Mc- Clure, o-Clure, Janice McCallum, Kenny McCallum, Theresa McClure. Recitations were given by Jillian Houston, Katie Emmrick, Kelly McDonald, Jamie Eminrick, Janice Mc- Callum, Theresa McClory, Tina McClure, Kerrie McClure, Teacher -Maxine Marks, helpers- Jo Ann McDonald, Gloria Wilbee and Heidi McClure. Piano solos were performed by Shannon Craig - 0 Christmas Tree and Liz Lamble - Deck the Halls. The Primary Class presented a play "A Christmas Dream" and sang "Nuttin for Christmas", taking part were Valerie Col- lins, Colleen McCallum, Chad McCallum, Shannon Davies, Neil Saur, Randy Linton, Stacey Linton, Lee Ann McDonald, Sarah Lamble, Lisa Gingerich. Teachers are Betty McCallum and Donna McClure. Piano solos were performed by Lori Mc- Clure "The First Noel", Sharon Godkin "Santa Claus is coming to town". The Junior Class presented a Skit - "Lost and Found". Tony played by Chris Davies, Jenny - Shannon Craig, Jenny's Mom - Col- leen Collins, Michael - Chris Saur. Monologue - "Oral Reportitis" by Sharon Godkin. A Skit - "The boy with the `Wait' problem" was presented by Cindy McCallum as Dan- ny and Barb Lamble as Dave. Monologue "Outfielder Lori" was well given by Lori McClure. Class members are Cindy Mc- Callum, Chris Saurs, Chris Davies, Sharon Godkin, Andrea Gingerich, Shannon Craig, Heather Eckel, Michael Craig, Lori Mc- Clure, Barb Lamble, Colleen Collins. Teachers are Helen Craig and Dianne McCallum. The Senior Class with teacher Maxine Houston presented a Pantomime - "Noah's Ark". Taking part were Susan Carter, Ran- dy McClure and Liz Lamble along with helpers from the audience who were the two of each animals that went onto Noah's Ark. Everyone joined in with several carols. Jingle Bells brought,the Jolly old fellow San- ta Claus which pleased every child, giving out a bag of candies. Rev. Bonnie Lamble expressed her thanks to all the teachers and children who had worked so hard to put on the concert. Wishing everyone A Merry Christmas. Columnist Bill Smiley dies at 67 Bill Smiley, who wrote a weekly column of humorous but often biting comment on per- sonal and family life, died at his home in Midland, at the age of 67. Up until a few years ago, Mr. Smiley's col- umn appeared on the editorial page of the News -Record. It was then he quit for health reasons. His widely -read column was published in rraore than 130 Canadian community newspapers from 1960 to 1985. A veteran of the RCAF, he spent several years in a prisoner of war camp in World War II. After graduation from the Universi- ty of Toronto in Hons. English, he spent 11 years as editor and publisher of the weekly Wiarton, Echo. It was there that he began writing a weekly column, Sugar & Spice, in which he could express himself more freely than in formal editorials. The column soon caught on with other weekly newspaper editors and for many years was syndicated by the Toronto Telegram and later by Argyle Communications. In 1976, Bill Smiley was awarded the first George Cadogan Award by the Canadian Community Newspapers Association for the best column published in a weekly newspaper. Bill Smiley's wife, Sue, known to readers as "The Old Battleaxe", died in 1983. Bill is survived by his daughter Kim and son Hugh, whom readers watched grow up as their youthful impulses and later their adult ex- periences were recorded in the column. "Bill Smiley was one of Canada's least recognized great newspaper columnists Single vehicle accident HULLETT TOWNSHIP - A single vehicle accident on Hullett Concession Road 3, two kilometres north of Highway 8, has caused $3,250 worth of damage. Michael Decorte, 16, of RR 5 Seaforth, was travelling eastbound, when he en- countered icy road conditions. Hi- vehicle went into a ditch and struck a fence, owned by Peter Postman of Clinton and a Bell Canada telephone cable box. There we, .2 no injuries in the incident. Damages are estimated to be $2,000 to the vehicle, $1,000 to the cable box and $250 to the fence. There were no charges laid. because he chose to write tor the people he cared the most about - those in Canada's small towns," Ray Argyle said. Hugh and Kim Smiley have announced plans to fund an annual Bill Smiley Essay Contest on the Human Spirit, open to all Canadian high school students. 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