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Clinton News-Record, 1976-11-11, Page 12city for a ier cater 174 iersese ompanied 4 More and Joan, oust- L ry Carter, WtIfrid er UniversktY .1 ^ 11. Explorers Wren began their ing with the EXplorer irpose and song. Mr • aterhOut read about 'Flanders* Fields and the Man wbo wrote it. Scripture was 1 by Darlene IlUnking and DUiser. Five new Members and s. DuiZer were initiated by ssing in costumes and ng to the restaurant for ndy; When, they. returned eY sang Ba Ba Black Sheep. „Everyone enjoyed several garnet; of Musical chairs. The next expedition will be "the Ceremony of the stars" and everyone is reminded to learn their memory work- ' On the scripture and program next meeting are Valerie Milison and Karen Wright. The meeting closed With the Explorer Prayer. WI CluilParty There were seven tales in play at the WI card party on Friday night. Winners were; ladies' high, Hazel Reid; lone hands, Idles. Niiens ; low June Fothergill; men's high, Addie /linking; lone hand, Elsie Shaddick; low, Margaret Taylor. There will be another in two weeks on November 19 at 8:30 p.m. In charge will be June Fothergill, Dora Shobbrook, Mary Robinson and Elma Jewitt. Cub Pack 0' The 1st Londesboro Cub Pack had a most enjoyable and informative evening on Tuesday evening when they travelled to Mr. and Mrs. Doug Riley's arena at Win- throp. Mi:-tind Mrs. Riley spoke to them and demonstrated the care of horses as well as the training of them. The boys were highly interested in the e'vening and especially having the opportunity of watching both English and Western Riding. Personals Rev. McDonald was the anniversary speaker at Trinity, United Church at door prize was won by Fred 10. ler Mrs. Ort Thursday with Mrs. Russel Fleming, Seaforth. - Miss Lloyd -Shaddick, Kitchener visited her Co0Ple, viSited ternoon, Mrs, Isabel Ainfrie spent last week with her daughter and husband, Mr, and Mrs. Keith Siemer', Brodhagen. She and Pauline, (Mrs. SiemOn) spent a day with her sister, Mrs, Green, in Guelph. • "Treasures" was the worship theme for the November UCW meeting. It was based on scriptuye from Matthew 6 19 to 34. Assisting Joyce Dawson with the program were her daughters Brenda and Bonnie, who sang two duets, "Happiness Is' and "Ws Impossible'. Joyce led us on. a "treasure hunt" for the many things we enjoy in our daily lives which can be looked upon as treasures. Bonnie read a poem "A Day Worthwhile"; and Brenda read, a. Remembrance Day poem, "1 Founda Friend'. Marjorie Stirling presided for the business meeting. One thousand dollars was voted to the Board of Stewards, who have had a new furnace in- stalled and are having new eavestroughing put on. Donations Were given to the John Milton Society, and to the new - Huron -Perth Resource Centre in Mitchell. • It was decided to have a Christmas concert, with the Sunday School teachers in charge of numbers from their own classes. The December meeting will follow a potluck supper at 6 on Wednesday, December 1st with former members in- vited. CLEAN CHURCH Members of the UCW had a housecleaning bee at the church/a, couple of weeks ago, and since then have painted the cupboards, walls and floors of the Sunday School room and kitchen. • SOCIAL NOTES The Orange Lodge held a dance at Bully Gully on Saturday evening with a good crowd in attendance. The Cold Weather Days are Here! Be ready in style- with our wide- selection of ALL- WEATHER COATS! JACKETS! LEVHER A, • S! COAT tit - /PALL c7 SWEATERS!' See our showina the newestin Fall stabs James ofGoderich. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Murdock Morrison and family were the latter's brother Mr, Kenneth Rogers and Mrs. Rogers, Miss Donna Rogers and Mr. Brian Jones, all of Wawa, Ontario. Mrs. Geo. Reid spent two weeks recently with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Verna Greenbury, in Flint, Mich. Mrs. Robert C. Reid of Waterdown and Mrs. Joanne Peuhkurinen of Mississauga, who were attending the Convention for Exceptional Childten at the Holiday Inn in London, spent Thursday and Friday nights with Mrs. Geo. Reid. Bob Roberts had a suc- cessful hunting trip. He and Phillip Madden of Brantford were hunting near Burke's Falls, and returned with a deer. _ Phil and his wife Pat spent the weekend with Bob and Gwynne. Wilmer Reid has been a patient in Seaforth Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Reid have bought a new home in Bayfield and are moving this week. Snziie Elephant: an animal with a vacuum cleaner in front and a rug beater in back. 144:00 Percy Gibblngs, rnlddeztreme Ieft and Bert, extreme• Weddingday, 5 years ago. Mr, Sh Sister. (NeWs*Recerdphete) - Former resident cetebraies IOOth birtiuiav Miss Annie Love McConnell is perhaps the oldest living nurse in Canada at theage of 100 years. Born in Beet/on. Ontario on November 15, 1876, she was the daughter of Reverend James and Mrs. McConnell, one of five children. Her early lite was spent in Beeton, Delaware and Varna. Ontario, where her father was minister of the Presbyterian churches. Miss McConnell was a member of the graduating class of the St. Catharines School - of Nursing, receiving her diploma in 1903. Much of her nursing career was spent in Pittsburgh Penn. U.S.A. where she earned an enviable reputation for her professional skill and reliability. Miss McConnell is, very proud of the fact that her family came from the Southern United States, and she was for many years a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her mother was Mary Fleming, whose family were land owners in Mississippi - before the American Civil War, and-wkose mother was a sister of Betsy Ross who made the first'American flag of Stars and Bars, after the war. Her father, a native of Ireland, attended college in Mississippi, where he met and married Mary Fleming. They lived for a time in Plaquemine, Louisiana before emigrating le Canada. Miss McConnell was for Fair boards meet The Annual Meeting of the Ontario Association for Agricultural Societies - District 8 was held in the Clinton Legion Hall on Wednesday, October 27. 1976 with a supper banquet. William Westman. Director, of Milverton, welcomed over 125 delegates and guests to the meeting, as well as William Flynn, Vice - President of Central Huron Agricultural Society and Donald Symons, Mayor of Clinton. Entertainment was provided by Debbie Flynn, Harold Black and Marie Flynn with step dancing and vocal solos. Queens of the Fairs in- troduced were Beatrice Thompson, Seaforth, Esther Scholl. Mitchell and Deb. Bedard, Zurich. Roy Jewell, Farm News Comentaior from CFPL London; was guest speaker who delivered an interesting message based on changing times. The Ladies Executive were: Past Director, - Mrs. Jean Reaney, Mitchell; Past Sec. - Treas., - Mrs. Verna Seeley. St. Marys; Director, Mrs. Wm. Schaeffer, Kirkton; Ass,oc. Director, - Mrs. Smale, St. Marys; Sec.- Treas., - Mrs. Allan Eveleigh, Kirkton and Assist. Sec., - Mrs. Verna Seeley, St. Marys. The Men's Executive were introduced as: Director, - William Westman, Milver- ton; Assoc. Director - Robt: Gibbings, Clinton and Sec. - Treas., - Donald Young, Auburn. The 1977 Annual Meeting will be held in Zurich. many years an enthusiastic supporter of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team and knew the history and ability of players on most of the big league teams during her active years. Miss McConnell returned to 'Canada at the age of 89 to be near her remaining relative in Ontario. She now lives at the Extendicare Nursing Home in London, where her birthday will be celebrated with her family, friends and Extendicare staff. fens, sicat music Margaret y Mrs iran Margaret stoma!) having Mulching the Meeting date disposal. FrefMall, Miss Rita Yeo, ' lug Mrs. Pearl Cummings and 11 rk has been Mrs. Chas. Merrill. ny,per oral at talent night. Ontario Street United Church held their annual talent night last Friday, November 6 in the Church hall. Anna and ,1102 Meyer, TV personalities- were the ad- judicators. First in the piano solo was Mary Gibson followed by Barry Turner. Lori Noyes was first as a vocal soloist while Debbie Flynn came second and Anne Lavis carne third. William and Wonnetta Holland and Hugh Hodgins played music in between the acts. In stepdancing, Becky McKinley came first followed by Madonna McQuaid. Rick and Neil Elliott, and Barb and Judy Carter, with Elizabeth Carter, tied for first place as vocalists with guitars while Kathy McDonald came first in the piano solo, followed by Brenda H,rrls Laurel Lavis played thepiano., in between the two acts. In dancing, Sheila Jones came first while JaynetSnell came second. In step dan- cing, Anne Marie McQuaid carne first with Angela Super second and Debbie Flynn third. Ballet dancers were:Jayne $nell, Cathy il'alconer, SuOan Pinkney, Lori Dykstra, Cheryl Beane and Leslie Swartrnen. Laura and Lisa McKenZle came first as vocalists While the'group of Greg Wise, Dick Broi.vn Philip Street, Paul Newland, Jim Craig, Jeff Hearn, John Valkenberg and Mike Thompson, came second. Ted Elliott came first in step dancing and Kim Craig came second. . . Not only did Jim NIvins of RR 3 Auburn win the Robert McKinley Citizenship;Trophy, presented by Don Pullen, Huron County Ag.' Rep., left, for outstanding work itta4411 Club in Huron County, he also won the Vincent Fann Equipment Trophy for being the top member in the Huron County 4-11 Tractor Club. Jim was presented his awards at the 441 Achievement Night held at Central Huron Secondary School, Cilnfon last Friday night. (Phato by _Wilma Oke) CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A BEEF TENDER & JUICY CHUCK ROASTS CROSS RIB ROASTS ECONOMICALLY PRICED FEATURE BUYS FROM THURS.. NOV. 11 TO NOV. 13 STORE HOURS: • MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9 A.M. - 6 FRIDAY" A.M. - 9 P.M. SATURDAY 9 A.M. • P.M. SUNDAY 11 AA.. S P.M. 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