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Clinton News-Record, 1975-03-13, Page 2IF , you don't read any far- ther in this colunnn do please read this. Again, we have been requested by the Accom- modation Committee for the Centennial to publish a plea for any interested and concerned citizens, who are, able, to list any room or rooms which they might have available for -5 overnight guests during cen- tennial week. The numbers to call are„ 482-3858 and 482-9781. PLEASE. +++ Even though you may not be a curling buff, you might be interested to know that the coach of the Westminster Secondary School curling team at present competing in the Canadian Schoolboy Curling Championships in Edmonton has a Clinton connection. He is Murray._ . Maltby who resided here when ' this father was manager of Canada Packers Limited. Mr. Maltby is married to the former . Katherine Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Powell of RR 3, Clinton. +-i-+ bouquets, it was a real treat to have Lorne Drown,,1,11st back from his winter holiday► .in Florida, come into the ofllce to tell us his paper had been getting through very regularly these past few months. This past week Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bezzo of Thamesford visited with Mrs. Lucy Bezzo of Clinton. Also visiting were her daughter Mrs. Evelyn Cook and son, Gary of St. Thomas. Dr. and Mrs. Don Palmer, daughter, .Joanne, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Proctor, Dr. and Mrs. Graham Bowker, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dallas, Brucefield, and Mrs. Sybil Palmer and friend, made up a party of eleven who returned last weekend after a holiday in Jamaica. The comments on the vacation at the Holiday Inn, Montego Bay, were all to the good. Mrs. Palmer tells of. sunny, warm weather, Mrs. Proctor of the courtesy of the customs officials while Dr. Bowker was enthusiastic in his description of the thrifts of scuba diving following an initial Iwo hour crash course. +++ +++ The Clinton Legion Curlers attended the bonspiel held in Listowel at which 16 other legion teams were represented. The home town curlers won the first draw. Members of the team are skip Cliff Parker, vice Corene Cutler second Percy Brown and lead Mary Brown. From sunny Jamaica to equally sunny Malaysia - Bill Cummings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Spence Cummings, of William Street is off this Friday to Penang, Malaysia. While there he will be staying with his aunt, Mrs. Pat Kirk. +++ • Mrs. Dorothy Grange returned last week after a holiday spent in Florida. Miss Shelley Haggitt of , urich spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr.— and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. _.. Winners at the euchre party were as follows, high lady, Mrs. Maitland Allen; low lady, Mrs. Elma McFarlane; high man, Ted Mills; low man, Warner Andrews; novelty prize; Mrs1. Alvin Plunkett. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson, Kim and Kari of Newmarket visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson last Saturday. Mrs. Verna Doerr of Niagara Falls and her father Mr. Robert Chamney of Blyth spent a few days in the village last weekend. Mrs. Beth Lansing is at- tending her cousin's funeral, the late Herbert Perters at Kincardine this week. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McNall of Welland spent the weekend with Miss Laura Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas John- ston. From the Mount Forest News we learned that Douglas Hoggarth son of Mrs. Gladys Hoggarth, Ontario Street has been honoured with a meritorious award for out- standing service with the Prudential Insurance Company of America in the past 20 years. In a letter accompanying the plaque, Mr. Hoggarth is cited for his faithfulness in service and as a leader in "accounts conditions" and in writing good "quality busihess". And while his son has been preparing to leave, Spence Cummings has been busy with Shrine duties. On March 1st he attended a ceremonial and dinner in London. Guest speaker at the dinner was Dr. Bruce MacMillan/Chief of Staff and Chief Surgeon of the Cin- cinnati Unit, Shriner's Burns Institute. This is just one of the 22 hospitals which the Shriners support. +++ On Saturday evening March 8th Mrs. Vicki Horbanuik and Mrs. Irene , Okahashi held a euchre and 1 Chinese smorgasbord at the North End Store to raise funds for the Van Egmond foundation. +++ +++ The card party sponsored by the Rebekahs and Oddfellows in the Lodge Hall on March 6 was well attended. Winners of 500 were: ladies' high, Mrs. Aaron Fisher; men's. high, Aaron Fisher; ladies' low Mrs. Charles Cunningham; men's low, Charles Cunningham; most lone hands, Bill Jenkins. Winners of the draw for sugar were Charles Nelson, Mrs. Gordon Richardson and Mrs. Esther Kendall. All are looking forward to another card party March 20. + + + The Clinton PUC was awarded the trophy for having the least number of accidents in its class of electrical utilities last year. The award was presented at the Association of Municipal Electric Utilities convention last week. Left to right are manager Guss Boussey, PUC chairman John Wise, Albert Valkenburg, Tom McMahon, Mary Ann Caldwell, Bruce Schoenhals, Dave` Fawcett, Don Ellwood, DonBartliff, Tom O'Connell, and Brenda Armstrong. (News -Record photo)' United Church notes Correspondence included thank United Church greeters on you's from Pearl Hamilton, Sunday were Mrs. John Riley Darlene Shobbrook, Bert and Bert Shobbrook, and the Shobbrook, Marion Hunking ushers were Steven Bromley, and family, the Mcllwain Larry Howatt, Ken Longman family and Mission London. An and Darrell Shobbrook. The invitation to Ontario St. and choir anthem was "Just a Wesley -Willis, Clinton joint. closer walk with Thee" with Easter Thanksoffering meeting Ann Snell taking the solo part. to be held in Ontario St. Church For the children's time, Rev. McDonald read a letter from Hank Koskamp who is teaching agricultural science in Ghana, Africa. The message was the parable of "The Barren fig tree". The memorial flowers were placed in loving memory of Mr. Charles Vodden whose funeral was on Saturday by his family. World Day of Prayer The UCW meeting was held on Friday March 7th at 8 p.m. in the church Sunday school rooms, with 30 in attendance, all of whom braved the weather conditions. President Marjorie Duizer welcomed all, with special welcome to Mrs. Wit- tich of Blyth. The World Day of Prayer service program was followed with the different members reading the Scripture. They were Nora Pipe, Alice The length of Town Tai t 3IQ i„ng, Ena v9c�,s�,r�M.,,k',a� Hul� Week has saved YoirtiatiCany 1 o att, Gladys Gourley,, Hattie wrap-ups from the writer - how Wood, Addie Hunking, Betty lucky can you get!! Hulley, Norma Glousher and Dora Shobbrook. The guest speaker, Mrs. Wittich, demonstrated her talk 'IAC ma na ge saying a picture is worth 1,000 words, with a picture of the • cross with Jesus in the centre and eight church denominations reaching from the cross. She hoped some day all would be one. She also gave a reading of two donkeys when pulling the same way ac- complished what they wanted. Gail Lear thanked her and presented her with a gift. The offering was received by Mary Robinson and Margaret Good, and the trio Ruth Vincent, Ruth Shaddick and Genevieve Allen accompanied by Gail Lear sang "I come to the Garden", Rev. McDonald closed with prayer. A business period followed. Secretary Muriel Sewers read minutes of the executive meeting held in January and the treasurer's report was given by Hattie Wood. n«med d tree lor We realize it's most uncalled for to pat one's own back. However, -as we are often on the receiving end of bats instead of Guss Boussey; manager of the Clinton Public Utilities Commission, was named a director of the Association of Municipal Electrical Utilities (AMEU) of Ontario at their convention last week in Toronto. Their convention was held in conjunction with the Ontario Municipal Electric Association's (OMEA) con- vention, which Hal Hartley, Den Symons and John Wise, PUC commissioners attended. The OMEA is an organization for commissioners, and the AMEU is an organization for utility employees. on April 6th at- 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Wonfer as guest speaker was read. An appeal from Mission services and Goderich District mentally retarded to be filed for later. The next general meeting is to be held June 2nd to be connected with 50th year celebration, with the executive be in charge. Coffee spoons have been ordered. The meeting adjourned and lunch was served by the Berean unit. A,i,V,igVCIiiV6 Bonthron. Funeral Home, Hensall and Westlake Funeral I Homc, Zurich wish to ann6umc�r�+E's tr = agreement. Services formerly conducted by Bonthron & Son Limited, will be serviced bv. both Bonthron Funeral Home and Westlake Funeral Home. Funeral services for Hensall and community will continue to be conducted from Bonthron Funeral Chapel, Main Street, Hensall. Bevan Bonthron and John Heal will continue to . participate in providing funeral services in Hensall. Bonthron Funeral Home TEL. 262-2016 Westlake Funeral Home TEL. 236-4365 The Bonthron family would like to convey their gratitude to the citizens of Hensall and area for the trust and faith shown themNin the funeral business over the years. 4 Personals Sorry to report the passing of one of our older residents, Mr. Charles Vodden age 80 years. Sympathy is expressed to his daughters Dorothy (Mrs. Bert Daer), and Ruth, (Mrs. Jack Pipe), ,their husbands, and families. Sympathy is expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bromley on the soddenidea t , of her brother Etfgienle* 39,at`"Strf ord on Satu day; March 8th. Mrs. Mabel Watson was admitted to Clinton Hospital on Saturday, March 8th. Wenwish her a -speedy recovery. Mrs. Ena Howatt was guest on Thursday at a family dinner- Bert Shobbrook. at the home of her brother, Mr. 'Attention: those wishing to and Mrs. Jim Gardiner, attend the Senior leaders Kirkton. - course "Baked in a pie” will be Mr. and Mrs. Tom Duizer and able to attend either March 18 family, and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne at 1 p.m. or 20th at 7:30 p.m. in Hunking attended the Ice the hall. Capades in London on Satur- The W.I. card party will be day. held on Friday night March Brenda Nethery, Belgrave, 14th at 8:30 p.m. All welcome. spent the weekend with Laurie Stackhouse. Mrs. Jack Armstrong, Ken and Mrs. Glen Carter motored to Brampton on Friday and visited with Mrs. Margaret Taman. Ken attended the Horseshoes in Toronto on Saturday. Mrs. Carter went to Hamilton on Satruday and is spending a few days with Mrs. Alberta Armstrong. Mrs. Taman returned home with them on Sunday and is spen- ding a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson spent the weekend with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Laurie Robbie and Jennifer, Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook spent Wednesday and Thur- sday in Woodstock with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Millson and family. Mrs. Archie Montgomery, Blyth, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Vic Stackhouse and family. Miss Pat Burns, RNA at Toronto Hospital, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns. Mr 4 and Mrs. Lorne Hunking visited on Sunday with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Riley, Goderich. Miss Lloyd Shaddick, Kit- chener, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Allen • Shaddick. Chastity Colquhoun, Clinton, spent Monday with her great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ, She told about her life as a nurse and saidher aim to be a missionary nurse. She closed her remarks by telling the qualities of a true friend.--, A duet was sung by Mrs. Doran Rolston and Mrs. Sharon Munro. Following the benediction coffee and doughnuts were served in the basement. DAY OF PRAYER The annual World Day of Prayer was held last Friday evening in the Huron Men's Chapel, Auburn, with Mrs. David Rolston presiding. Prior to the service an orchestra composed of Mrs. David Rolston, Norma Wark, Nancy Clutton, Lyle Nicholls, Clark Forrest and Eric Campbell, pianist played several selec- tions. The organist was Miss Dorothy Allen. The ushers were Elaine Snell and Doris Stokes. The program whose theme was Become Perfectly One, written by the Christian Women of the Arab Republic of Egypt, followed. Readers were Mrs. Frank Raithby, Mrs. Sally Rathwell and Doris Stokes. ' Miss Celia Taylor, president of the Anglican Church Women led with readers, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and Mrs. Elmer Trommer. Mrs. Gerald McDowell of the Auburn United Church Women led in "God Calls us to be One" assisted by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, Mrs. Arnold Cook, Mrs. Robert Arthur, and Mrs. Donald Haines. -Mrs.- Wilfred Sanderson, of the Auburn Presbyterian Women's ,Missionary Society led in the theme, "Let us grow into One". The Donnybrook U.C.W. were unable to be present so Mrs. Frank Raithby and Mrs. Douglas Campbell took the theme, "God Com- pletes our'One-fess." Miss Norma -Wark of Kit- chener who is attending Emmanuel College, was the guest speaker. She followed the theme of the meeting and based her message on the life of St. Paul and the teachings of SPECIAL SCHOOL Baked in a Pie was the baking class held last Wed- nesday in the Auburn Com- munity Memorial hall with the leaders Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and Mrs; ---.Frank-,Raithby de monstrating. The ladies were shown the pastry recipes using pastry flour, all-purpose flour, whole wheat, flour, rich lard. pastry, hot water pastry and rolled oats pastry. Several were made and all took part in the methods. , Pies enjoyed at lunch time were maple -apple pie, Quiche Lorraine, lemonade pie and rhubarb -pineapple pie. Several toppings were tasted. Mrs. Celia Taylor thanked the leaders for their instruction and plans were made for Summary Day to be held on April at Clinton. Those taking the Baked in a Pie class were Mrs. Robert Turner, Mrs. Donald Haines, Mrs. Thomas Lawlor, Catherine Jackson, Donald Cartwright, Leonard Archambault, Lawrence Plaetzer, Thomas Cunningham, Lloyd McClinchev, Mrs. *ducky Fried Ckiekn. MARCH 191h. 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