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Clinton News-Record, 1978-04-27, Page 7• • Londesboro Young people join church by Dora Shobbrook The Londesboro United Church was filled on Sunday evening when a special service of confirmation was held. The impressive service was conducted by Rev. McDonald and 10 people were received into the full church membership through con- firmation. The service opened with the candidates and the elders taking their place during a hymn. The choir was under the direction of Mrs. Allen Shaddick as the choir leader and Mrs. Glenn McGregor as organist provided special music throughout the service. Those taking their vows of confirmation were Murray Howatt, Robert Hunking, Daniel Jewitt, Ruthann Penfound, Debbie Westerhout, Karen Durnin, Barbera Carter, Judy Carter, Traci Mitchell, and Elizabeth" Gibson. The elders chosen by the candidates to -take part in the Laying On of Hands were Jack Lee, Gordon Shobbrook, Garnet Wright, Jim Jamieson, Bert Shobbrook, Jack Tamblyn, 1evin Hulley, Emerson Hesk, Edythe Beacom and Nick Whyte, Mrs. Margaret Whyte, the clerk of the session, assisted Rev. McDonald with the service. The worship con- cluded with all candidates receiving their first com- munion. Morning service Greeters on Sunday morning for the regular service were Margaret Taylor and Gordon Shob- brook. Ushers were Kevin Hulley, Bob Hunking, Danny Lear and Darrell Shobbrook. Mrs. Shaddick was the choir leader and Mrs. McGregor . accompanied at the organ. The junior congregation teachers were Mrs. Bonnie Jewitt and Mrs. Mary Peel. The next Sunday service will be at 10 a.m. for the summer months. Cubs and Scouts The First Londesboro Cub and Scout groups enjoyed a most delicious banquet prepared by Mrs. Radford and her social committee on the UCW on Tuesday, April 18. The banquet opened with the presentation of the flags with flagbearers Scouts Bill and Dennis Schneider. A toast to the Queen was offered by Cub Mark Wallace and grace was said by Cub Stephen Kolkman. Following the meal, Mr. McDonald introduced the group committee 'and said a few words of welcome. Jack Lee, as chairman of the committee, was in charge of the remainder of the program. He introduced Scoutmaster Jim Jamieson and Cubmaster Stan McDonald, who in turn in- troduced their leaders. Each pack and troop leader in- troduced their particular group and the boys' fathers. Cub Scott Overboe thanked Mrs. Radford and her committee for the dinner. A toast to the fathers was proposed by Cub David Stevenson and replied by Mervin Durnin, father of Scout Shane Durnin. The toast to the church, the sponsoring body, was given y Scout John Lawson and replied by Mrs. Margaret Whyte, clerk of the session. A toast to Scouting was given by Scout Neil Cartwright and replied to by the Scoutmaster and Cubmaster. Many achievement badges were presented by the Cub and Scout leaders with bronze chain going to Scouts John Lawson, Neil Cartwright and Bruce Vincent. The Blue Star was presented to Cubs, Robert Adams, John Cart- wright, Roger Cunningham, Larry Gross, Russell Nesbitt, David Stevenson, Ronald Vincent, Mark Wallace, Garry Wilts, Todd Hoggart and Robert Radford. The . Green Star was resented to Cubs Garry Wilts, Russell Nesbit, Roger Cunningham, John Cart- wright, Larry Gross and Ronald Vincent. The Black Star was presented to Cub John Car- twright. Leaders for the groups are Scoutmaster Jim Jamieson with assistants Tom Pollard, Bryan McClure, Bob Thompson and Laura Popp; Cubmaster Stan McDonald with assistants Greg Andrews, Mike Overholt, Norman Cartwright, David Lear, Wayne Hulley and David Armstrong. The Cubs and Scouts en- joyed an evening of swim- ming at the Vanastra swimming pool on Friday evening under the direction of 4 Mrs. John Radtord, swim- ming instructor and lifeguard, assisted by the leaders. Appreciation is expressed by the groups to Mrs. Radford as well as to the parents who assisted by driving the boys to the rec. centre. Life and Work The Londesboro United Church congregational Life and Work committee met on Thursday evening when final plans were made for the vacation church school which will begin on July 3. The committee also began their work in drafting programs for next fall and the winter season as well as securing leaders for these groups and activities. It was noted that the congregational picnic would be held on July 9 coinciding with the open-air Thanksgiving service on the manse lawn. Cheerio Club The Cheerio Club held their meeting on April 19 at the home of Vi Burns with Mary Longman acting as president. Mrs. Burns read the meditation and the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report was given by Gladys Armstrong. It was moved to donate $10 to the Cancer Society. Roll call was answered by 11 members and one visitor with a current event or favorite television program. Plans were made to visit the Sebringville Garden Centre on May 17 and then return to the home of Dora Shobbrook, Group 1, for a meeting. Roll call will be an exchange of shrubs or bulbs and paying of dues. For the program Mrs. Burns gave a reading. Mary Longman and Gladys Armstrong also gave readings. Ida Durnin con- ducted a contest, which was won by Edythe Beacom. Mrs. Longman also held a contest on the townships in Huron County and Myrtle Fair - service came first while Nona Pipe was second. A few games of cards were played and lunch was served by Mrs. Burns and Mrs. Armstrong. Bowling news The couples bowling club held their final games for the season on Sunday night, April 16 and returned to the church for an awards presentation. There were 47 present. Those receiving awards were: high couple, Dave and Penny Overboe, 2438; high lady, a gift of salt and pep- pers, Lena Nesbitt,281; high man, cards, Murray Adams, 260; low lady, glass, Rdxie Maize, 120; low man, glass, Pat Mason, 76; two hidden scores, glass, Sandra Westerhout, 148 and Ann Adams, 184. Lunch was served by the committee in charge of the evening, Norman and Florence Cartwright, Jim and Rosie Johnston assisted by Pat and Pearl Mason. Executive for next year is Carl and Lena Nesbitt, Bill and Ren Kolkman and Ron and Marguerite Gross. Aimwell Unit The April meeting on the Aimwell Unit was held Monday evening, April 17 at the home of Joan Whyte. The meeting was in charge of president Audrey Thompson, who opened the meeting Roll call was answered with a plant exchange ' by 21 members and six visitors. The minutes of the March meeting were read by secretary June Fothergill and the treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Thompson. A work meeting of the ham supper on May 23 at 7:30 will be held at the Church. The June meeting will be held at the home of Marion Snell and the program committee will be Joan Whyte, Helen Lawson and Kathy McDougall. The June lunch committee will be Ferne McClure, Elma Jewitt and Kathy McKellar, It was decided to have a July meeting but to cancel the August meeting. Florence Cartwright then gave a report on the life and work com- mittee of the church. Helen Lawson reported on the general meeting and it was noted that the next meeting will be held on Monday, June 5 at 8 p.m. Betty Hulley, Mrs. Cart- wright and Norma Glousher were in charge of the program. Mrs. Cartwright read the scripture and Darlene Hulley followed with a step dance. Sandra Westerhout showed pictures and told of her trip to the Caribbean. Mrs. Glousher presented her with a gift. The Aimwell Unit is 'milted to be guests of the Berean Unit on May 9 at 8 p.m. WI card party There were nine tables in play on Friday night and the winners were: ladies' high, Delores Howatt; lone hands, Margaret Taylor ; ladies' low, Laura Lyon; men's high, Dorothy Brundson (playing as a man) ; lone hands, Kay Konarski (playing as a man) ; men's low, Bert Daer; most zeros, Addie Hunking. To close the season there will be a dessert euchre on May5at7:30p.m. Londesboro III 4-H On Monday, April 17, the •Quazy Quilters held their last meeting at the home of Marjorie Duizer. The girls learned how good diet and fitness is the key for better health. Achievement day was discussed which is to be held on May 6 in Blyth. Personals Sympathy is extended to Mr. Airie and Herb Duizer and families upon receiving word from Holland on Thursday, April 20 of the death of their brother Bill, 65. Miss Edythe Beacom and Mrs. Laura Lyon returned home on Monday, April 17 after spending two -and -a -half months in Florida. - Friends will be glad to know that Mr. and Mrs. Norman Alexander returned home on Sunday, April 23 from their daughter's, Mr. and Mrs. Don Cousineau from Sault Ste. Marie where Norman spent three weeks in hospital. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Walter Taras and family of. Stratford on the death of Walter, a former resident here. Jack Lee, Glen Carter, Allen Shaddick, Murray Lyon. and Hugh Miller visited with the family last Wednesday night at the Dack-Gingras Funeral Home in Stratford. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Durnin were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Durnin of St. Helens and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Brown, London. Friends will be glad to know that Mrs. Jim Snell returned to her home a week ago after spending two months in Clinton hospital. Mrs. Viola Gullen of St. Petersburg, Florida and Mrs. Frank McGregor of Clinton visited with Mrs. Margaret Taylor. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddick were Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Shaddick of Waterloo, Miss Lloy Shaddick of Kitchener and Miss Ruth Shaddick of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Paterson of London spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns. Visiting on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Penfound and family were Mr. and Mrs. Dave McLeod of Mitchell. Mrs. Royce Fremlin of Clinton, Ian Downes of Tillsonburg, Mrs. Olive Penfound and Elgin all at- tended the confirmation service at the Londesboro United Church where Ruthann Penfound was a candidate. Mrs. Joyce Kennedy is convalescing at the home of, her daughter Mr. and Mrs. Don Bartliff after spending the past five weeks in Clinton hospital. Visitors on Sunday with Mr. Tnd Mrs. Elwood Mitchell, raci and Mark were Audrey's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Bain, Elwood's mother, Mrs. Laura Mitchell and her brother Mr. Morris Bassett all of Stratford who attended the confirmation service of which Traci was a candidate. Area man dies DAVID ROBERT NIGH David Robert Nigh of Stanley Township died at his residence on Thursday, April 20 at the age of 30. He was born on November 12, 1947 in Niagara Falls, Ontario to Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Nigh who survive. He was employed by Jellystone Park resort in Stanley Township. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Colleen Flynn;, three children, Tammy, Tracy and Trena; one sister, Mrs. Diane Stimson of Lahr, Germany; and his grandmother, Mrs. Jean Scanlon of Goderich: ,A funeral service was held at McCallum Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. The Reverend G. L. Royal officiated. • Interment was in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. 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