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Clinton News-Record, 1977-05-19, Page 12PAGE 12- CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1977 CHURCH NEWS Members of St. Mark's Anglican Church were guests last Wednesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawrence and family for a farewell party for their rector, Rev. Fred Carson. Mr. James Towe was master of ceremonies and games of cards were enjoyed. Mr. Towe gave a short ad- dress thanking Mr. Carson for his work during the past four years in the parish composed of Auburn, Blyth, Belgrave and Brussels. Mrs. Robert Slater presented him with a set of book ends, a desk pen set and a small souvenir of Ontario. Mr. Carson thanked all for the gifts and the co-operation during his ministry in this parish. Mrs. ,Robert Slater also presented Mrs. John Daer with a King James Bible for her 17 years as church treasurer. Mrs. Daer thanked everyone for the gift. Lunch was served by Mrs. Lawrence assisted by some of the ELECTION ECHOES By Dick Atkey *** This is the first of three pre- election commentaries on the Ontario Election June 9) *** Anson McKinley, 51, Stanley Township farmer- hatcheryman, was chosen unanimously as Progressive Conservative candidate for Huron -Middlesex at a well - attended nomination meeting at Exeter Thursday last when Jim Hayter, Goderich, can- didate in 1975, withdrew in his favour. By actual count, 480 delegates attended and voted, not 250 as reported erroneously in The London Free Press. .*** FACTS about Anson: born in Clinton son of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin McKinley, Stanley; educated , in , Stanley and Clinton i ' spent all his life in Stanley Township which he served as councillor for four years, deputy reeve for five years, reeve for five years, closing his municipal career as Warden of Huron County in 1975; vice-president McKinley Farms and Hatchery Limited; brother of Bob McKinley, MP for Huron and Huron - Middlesex since 1965. His father contested the Federal riding of Huron -Perth in 1948. *** FIVE CHILDREN; Anson and his wife, formerly Evelyn Johns, Tuckersmith, have five children: Lawrence, Mississauga; Mrs. Karen Ratcliff, Zurich; Miss Catherine McKinley, editor of Zurich Citizens News; Mary Lou, attending University of Guelph, who will be married May 28 to Robin Thomson, Sudbury; Donna, at home. They have all pledged their strong support to their father in this campaign. *** REFERRING to The London Free Press report of the Liberal nomination in Hensall, which said: "Riddell told the crowd he would continue to fight regional government..." Anson declared at a weekend organization meeting at Dash- wood: "The Liberals must be awfully hard up for an issue when they are trying to whip up a dead horse once again. They know - and 1 know - that this so-called issue is as dead as a dodo bird. Having served in the Huron County Council for nine years, I think 1 have some knowledge of the opinion on that score. Huron doesn't want regional government and won't get it without asking for it. I'll put my mbnicipal record up against the Liberal candidate's any day in the week." *0* MEET YOUR CAN- DIDATE! at a rally billed for Town Council Chamber, Clinton, Tuesday next, May 24, at 8 p.m. advertised elsewhere in this issue. If there is a televised debate among the three party leaders that evening, television sets will be in operation. *** 'CLINTON COMMITTEE rooms for the P.C's and Anson Mekinle r will open Monday, May 2.‘1114 Choice location at 19'. lbert St., recently "The Sli dow''' � Box", kat south of Clintoif-Town Hall, according to Owe Delve, acting chairr afl Teiephc nio will be lnsf Illed T esday to answer .y'o'uP inquirlast be sure your rilli� la on the voters' Iistl- Rev. Fred Carson leaves for his new five point charge at Red Deer Alberta.. 11CW .QUILT SHOW Bouquet-suof spring flowers adorned the Sunday school room of Knox United Church for their second quilt show. The church was beautifully decorated with spring flower arrangements by Mrs.. Robert Slater and Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer. Unit one ladies of Knox United Church were in charge. The guests numbering over 100 were greeted by Mrs. Earl St Jean and the U.C.W. president, Mrs. Ernest Durnin, The conveners of the quilt show were Mrs. Robert Arthur, Mrs. Ross Andrews and Mrs. Bert Marsh. Over 60 quilts were on display, a few over 100 years old. Besides the antique quilts there were embroidered, painted,. cross-stitch, ap- pliqued and patchwork quilts all making a colorful and interesting display. Also, qulting at a quilt set up were Mrs. Bert Marsh, Mrs. William Moss and Mrs. Wilfred Plunkett. Mrs. Brian Hallam, Mrs. Myrtle Munro, Mrs. Wayne Durnin and Mrs. John Durnin were in charge of the bake table. Mrs. Thomas Lawlor and Miss Jayne Arthur were in charge of the craft table. Mrs. George Millian poured tea from an attractive tea - table with a floral arrangement in the centre and a silver tea service. Serving dessert and tea were Mrs. Gerald McDowell, Mrs. Peter Verbeek, Mrs. Norman Wightman, Mrs. Leonard Archamabult and Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer. In the kitchen were Mrs. Sandy Andrews and Mrs. Major Youngblut. There was also a display of afghans, crafts and hand made mats as well as a layette which was made and donated by Unit One to go in the Missionary bale. The quilt that received the most votes by the visitors was made by Mrs. Bert Marsh and it was called the Spring Wreath, SOCIAL NEWS Mr. Robert Young and Brenda Bendall of Stratford visited his uncle Mr. Thomas Johnston, Mrs. Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips last Sunday. Mrs. Warner Andrews is a patient in Clinton General hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. The sympathy of this community is extended to Mr: Wilfred Collinson on the death of his sister, Marie at Rock Creek, Saskatchewan. Another sister, Mrs. Joe Rowlandson resides at Grand Forks, B.C. VILLAGE TRUSTEES MEETING The war on dogs running loose is continuing according to the Village Trustees. They held their monthly meeting last Saturday evening in the Auburn Town Hall. When dog tax is paid, the owner will receive a tag for their dog. So, owners make sure your pet wears its tag and be sure to keep it tied up because there will be a fee to get the dog free if it is caught running at large. It was reported that work is Quality BOXED PLANTS • All popular flowers and Vegetables * ROSE BUSHES * SHRUBS * FERTILIZERS, etc. as�r5 BAKER'S Fnrml & Garden Ctr'e. 22 Isaac St., Clinton 48249333 Open Mimicry, May 23 being done on some of the° drains in the village. The clerk, Frank Raithby was instructed to send a letter to Gulf Oil regarding the sharp bolts and cement base left above, the ground when the sign was cut off on Goderich Street. The chairman, Warner Andrews stated that new street lights are to be in- stalled in the near future and 54 feet of sidewalk will 'be laid this summer. The road drains down the big hill on Goderich Street and the road is to be fixed. SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer and Miss Wanda Plaetzer attended the graduation ceremony at the Centralia College of Agricultural Technology for their son and brother, Mr. Larry Plaet'zer. At the Awards Assembly in April he was presented with the M.S.P. (Most Sportsmanlike Player) for Broomball. He also won the Athletic award and a crest for activities. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Craig of Lucan visited last Sunday with his father Mr. William J. Craig and aunt, Mrs. Bell Allen. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Russel Garrison is home after being a patient in Clinton hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ball and Mrs. Arabella Bushell of Clinton visited last Sunday with Mrs. Bell Allen. W.M.S. The May meeting of the Auburn Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society was held last Wednesday evening at the home of Misses Minnie, Ella and Laura Wagner. The president Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson was in charge and opened with the call to worship. Mrs. John Halla was in charge of the devotional period.The meditation was based on the thetne, Time and that the most important thing is what we .do with it, The roll call Even at formal occasions you still need to take a break as°these couples did at the CHSS At Home on Friday, May 14. They are (left to right) Adrienne 1Vood, Fred MommerSteeg, John Wood, Katey Walden, Chris McNall, Alex !Jarrett, Karen Vigglanni, Dave Counter, Denise Rau, Margot Menzies and Wilmar Bakker. (photo by Jack Hunt) was answered by a Bible verse with the word Time in it. The minutes were approved as read by the secretary Miss Minnie Wagner. The correspondence was read. There was a thank -you. note from the world Day of Prayer service donation and plans for the coming year. The Kintail camp letter was discussed regarding the Ladies Camp in June. The treasurer, Mrs. Frances Clark gave the financial statement. The mission study was on Rev. and Mrs. Ron Archer and family of Taipei Taiwan, their work and activities. The offering was received by Mrs. Frances Clark and dedicated by Mrs. Sanderson. Lunch was served by Mrs. Frances Clark assisted by Misses Ella, Minnie and Laura Wagner. SOCIAL NEWS Congratulations to Mr: and Mrs. Jim Johnston, nee Linda Sproul, of Blyth on the birth of their son, Michael Douglas. Congratulations, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Goss on the birth of a daughter April Noreen in Clinton General hospital last week. A brother for Anita and Bryan. Miss Margaret R. Jackson of Blyth, was honoured last Tuesday when 15 friends gathered with her at the Shillelagh restaurant, Vanastrwto celebrate her gist birthday. After the dinner, Mrs. Oliver Anderson en- tertained at her home where the friends enjoyed games of cards. Later Mrs. Anderson served birthday cake -and dessert. Masters Donald, Robbie and Phillip Livermore of Ford.wich spent last weekend with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Asquith of Streetsvilie and Mrs. Betty Oldreive of Weston visited last Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Mrs. Donald Rea, Christopher and Jodi of Listowel visited last Saturday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dobie. Mrs. Kenneth Scott, Mrs. Harry Arthur and Mrs. Duncan MacKay of Goderich spent a few days last weekend at Wawa where they visited Mr. Wayne Scott. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Arthur on the birth of their son, Scott Andrew in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital last week. Miss Anita Gross of R.R. 1 Auburn visited last week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. Rev. Earl St. Jean and Mr,. Murray Rollinson were London visitors last Friday. St. Mark's Anglican Church members joined with St. John's Church,- Brussetls for the farewell service of Rev. Fred Carson. Ontario St. afternoon unit bears of African tour Mrs. G. Landsborough spoke to the Ontario Street Church afternoon ladies at their May meeting. She gave a wonderful description of the conducted tour to Africa which included the Seychelles Island, East Africa and Egypt. The monthly meeting held in the church was openedfb' Mrs. Forbes who read a poem and led the ladies in prayer. Mrs. V. MacGregor, Mrs. LEllis-, Mrs. I. Martin, Mrs. Hazel Mathehon, Mrs. Radford and Miss Marquis led in the Worship Service and gavZ' very interesting skit on Japanese life. The ladies were reminded of the invitation to Brucefield on June 7 for visitors day and the picnic of the three groups on June 15 at 3 p.m. at the Conservation Park. - The June business meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and then proceed to Brucefield. Miss Marquis also reminded the ladies that the September meeting is to be a bus trip. •After the Mizpah benediction, lunch was served by Mrs. J. Merrill and her group. Huron Rebekaks welcome membe • The Huronic Rebekah Lodge held its regular by Mary Chessell Grade eight students from Huron Centennial School enjoyed a trip to Ottawa last week, where they stayed at the Chateau Laurier. While there they saw Parliament in session, and were quite surprised at the shouting and table -pounding. They took a tour to the Dominion Experimental Farm, Vincent Massey Park, Qonfederation Heights. and Rockliffe Park, and spent time at the War Museum, the Museum of Man and Natural Sciences, and the Museum of Science°and Technology. They were fascinated by a room that was built so that it was tilted. It appeared to be normal, but if you wall ,ed through it, you were way off balance. Mr. and Mrs. Oron Williams, formerly of Hensall now residing in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, at- tended their son Malcom's graduation at Centralia College of Agriculture on Friday. Malcom is residing at Brampton. While here Mr. and ' Mrs. Williams visited with Mr. and Mrs. George Parker and sons. Mr. Ted Thuss has been receiving treatment in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Mrs. Evelyn Fletcher of Exeter was a recent visitor with Mrs. Bertha MacGregor. Mr. and Mrs. William Simpson of Birmingham, Mich. visited recently with Mrs. F. G. Bonthron. One good thing about people who ignore you - they don't give you'any bad advice. The tulips, while not yet at their best, were a beautiful sight. Those who went on the trip would like to thank their relatives and neighbours who bought Christmas cards, nuts and candy to help them earn money. Thanks also to the teachers who helped with the sales and who went along as chaperones. We're sorry to hear that Louis Taylor was rushed to Goderich Hospital by am- bulance on Monday morning. We hope that he will be well again very soon. meeting May 16 in the Lodge Hall with a good attendance. The degree was conferred on Mrs. Cornelie Christie of Bayfield in a capable manner by the lodge members. Mrs. Christie had the privilege of having her mother-in-law, Mrs. Ethel Christie and grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Vickery of Victoria Lodge, London attend to "witness her 0 initiation. Several sisters attended from the Exeter Lodge. Election of officers for '77- '78, who begin in October, was held: Noble Grand, Mrs. Florence Miller; Vice Grand, Mrs. Norma Ashton; recording sec., Mrs. Marg Hunt; financial sec., Mrs. Veleir Mair; treas., Mrs. Berva Cartwright. It was decided to have a plant sale at the next meeting June 6. 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