Loading...
Clinton News-Record, 1979-12-13, Page 19PAGE 2--CLINTQN N.WS-PF,CORD,, T !JRSP4 A little rehding produced thefPliowing information on two Christmas customs - the creche or crib scene and the singing of carols, In 1223 St, Francis in- troduced the first real replica of the `manger scene' in a ,little town of Greccio in Italy. From this start the practice of erecting a nativity or creche, often In a chur- chyard or public street, became a custom in many towns. Villagers would gather around to pray and sing - then continue singing as they winded , their way home through 'the streets. This led to the beginning of caroling as we know, it today. As the years passed it also became known as "wassailing" and even the Puritans, who abolished Christmas observances in England for a time, could not suppress the carols. Printed sheets of carols were bootlegged for a penny and the poets and musicians kept right on composing and people singing as they still do today. Which leads us to add that many have come into the News -Record office to pick up the free carol, and song sheets which are C���BER„-1 �►.19.7.9� provided,, colrtesy Of the Bluewater Newspaper Network of which we are a member. There are plenty of the •free carol sheets left for the asking. Last Sunday, December 9, Mr, and Mrs; Cecil Ellilatt en- tertained at dinner • for Mr. and Mrs. Ken Elliott. of London and. Mr. 'and Mrs. Norman Trewartha of Clinton. +++ Mrs. Ida Livingston, Mrs. Irene Glazier, Mrs. Edith Pickard and Mrs. Viola Lampman enjoyed a bus tour to Franken- muth last weekend. While there they had dinner at the Frankenmuth Inn and attended a Christmas concert featuring the famous 300 voice choir of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. -±-++' Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Barney, of Bayfield Road, Clinton have had as guests for the past three weeks, Mr. Mike Latyn and his wife, Rita, of St. 'Johns, Newfoun- dland. Mr. and Mrs. Latyn are both associated with the Jehovah's Witnesses of that province. There are 33 congregations in Newfoundland, including •TTracy Cummings F Joy Cudmore (Christopher Bos Rhonda Wright Jason Potter :, Jamie•Chisholm Greg Lobb Christina Jeffreyy Mark Wallace Terry Strickland Laval, Que. .x Clinton Clinton Clinton R.R. 3 Clinton Dungannon Clinton Vanastra Londesboro Clinton On December. 8 , December:11 Detelliber 1 2 December 14 December 14 December 14 December 14 December 15 December. 15 December 18 ,2To Join - just come into the News -Record office, 53 ,Albert St. Clinton or phone 482-3443 and have your name entered in the Birthday Book and get your FREE button., twp In Labrador.. There are two in St. Johns. An; interesting note came to us recently concetning Pamela° White a former resident' of Clinton. i'arnela' lived on Princess Street with. her imother and father, Allen and June White, brother David and sister Carol. She attended Clinton Public School `and was a pupil of Miss Olive Johnston, Mrs. Lockhart and Miss Sherry Cochrane. Miss White graduated this fall with an M.A. in geography from Carleton University in Ottawa. Her work involved a "heartland -hinterland" analysis of the north as a frontier wilderness and as' a homeland. She is currently working in a policy review group at the federal department of Indian and Northern Affairs. To gain research for her thesis, she made her own field trip to Labrador. Congratulations to a former Clinton student. + + + Residents of the Senior Citizens' Apartments at 135 James Street enjoyed a Christmas party in sheir lounge on Thursday evening, December 6. At six 'o'clock 18 of the 20 residents sat clown to a delicious turkey dinner. Birthday cake and ice cream honored two residents, Mr. Fred Marshall who celebrated his 78th birthday on December 1 and Mrs. Shirley Haggerty who will celebrate hers on December 25 with her son and friends in Vancouver. The' Madeleine Lane Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church held its annual Christmas pot luck supper on Tuesday, December 11 at the home of president, Wynne Homuth. Carols were sung and a gift exchange among the members took place.' Mrs. Fred Anderson Sr. ,nlade an excellent standing for the jolly old man himself. Office manager to employee: "Don't think of me as your boss. Think of me as your friend, who is always right." StOU,TS' ' CUBS NEWS. * .by Mary Freeman The group, committee held their second Meeting of- the season with representatives and parents from Scouts, Cubs and Beavers present, The topic of "discussion was . mainlythe P-ur- ..- chasing of tents to be used by Scuts and Cubs. It • was suggested that a transportation committee and ladies . auxiliary be formed to ' get more parent involvement. Any parents interested please contact your son's group leader - for Scouts,, Wayne Wigelsworth, Cubs, Bill Hoggarth, Beavers, Mary Freeman. BEAVERS: The world of puppets came to the' Beaver Pond Wednesday night. Marion Doucette and Therese Wilson, two well known area pup- peteers, put on a very entertaining and enjoyable evening for the Beavers. "Thank you" to Marion and Therese for donating their time•to our colony. The Beaver Christmas party will be held December 19, and mom, dad, brothers and sisters are invited to share in our party. We have a fun evening planned including games, a special Christmas story, a sing -a -long and of course, We've invited Santa Claus. Another first year leader is Susan St. Louis or Bubbles, assistant to the Beaver colony section leader. Susan is married with two children, Tracey and Toby, also in Brownies and Beavers respectively. Besides being employed by Zehrs, Susan is a fully qualified cake decorater. CUBS: There will be song in the air this Thursday night, December 13 as the Cubs board wagons for a night of caroling. The Cubs will be travelling the streets of Clinton so "watch" and "listen" for this Wolf Cub choir. The Cubs have been busy preparing for the festive season and are planning a big Christmas party for Thursday, December 20. A reminder that families are invited to attend to join in the fun. Raksha,or Janet Cameron, volunteers much of her time to children's group work. Besides her two years as leader of Cubs she also holds the position of "Brown Owl" for the Brownies. Janet is married with two children James, 10, a member of the Wolf Cub pack and Janice, 9, a member of the, Brownie group. Besides this she also finds time to be secretary -treasurer for the group committee as well as the Cub pack. SCOUTS: Rescheduling of the postponed camp was discussed, and it was decided to hold 'off until January. This will mean two camps in January as the troop will also be attending a regional winter camp in Owen Sound the last weekend of the month. More badge work was recognized with the awarding of achievement and challenge badges. Jerry McMahon received an achievement badge in camperaft at the bronze level and Greg Carter was successful in first aid at the bronze level. Greg was also the recipient of four challenge badges qualifying towards his bronze challenge award. Doug ,MacLean and Rick itiackkr also • received challenge badges.#a , Badgework continued with more facets of the citizenship badge being examined. The citizenship badge is a mandatory badge at all three stages of Scouting (Pioneer, Voyageur, Pathfinder) and must be earned at the gold level for the chief Scouts award: All of the boys are working hard to attain this badge because of its ' importance. Scouter Bob Semple is entering his second year as leader with the 1st Clinton Scout troop. Bob has two" children, Shawn, 13, a Scout and Paula, 11, a member of the Girl Guides. Bob 'enjoys hunting and canoeing in his spare time. Marlene Forbes was awarde d the leader's cer- tificate at the Clinton Area 4-11 Achievement Night on Thursday. Mrs. Forbes has been working with the Clinton I Club for the past five years. (News - Record photo) - Season's greetings to all our neighbours and friends. Albert and Iona Leibold.-50,51 Season's Greetings from France! A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my friends and relatives. - Jan Divok.-50,51 Season's Greetings to all my neighbours, friends and relatives. - Phyllis Allin.--50 4n behalf of Goderich Bitiewater Taxi, we would like to wish. everyone a Very Merry Christmas and AHappy New Year. - Bruce, Beryle and family. --50,51 A very Merry Christ- mas and a Happy New Year tb all our friends, neighbours and relatives. - Freda and Bill McLeod and family. -50,51 REPAIR INSURANCE ELECTRIC Clinton Electric 0 White Westinghouse Trtizt_tri rut Appliances Sales and Service APPLIANCE REPAIRS ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE 90 ALBERT ST. 482-3646 GAISER-KNEALE INSURANCE AGENCY INC. Insurance -.Real Estate Investments Isaac St., Clinton Phone Office 482-9747 Len Theedom 482-7994 Hal Hartley 482-3693 C. Buruma 482.3287 APPLIANCE and REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE Jinn Broddfoot 482-7032 I GENERAL INSURANCE— GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS istt „olio � effect evet • ECONOMY • QUALITY • SERVICE "Big jobs or small, We guarantee them all." 482-7374 CLINTON ACCOUNTING TRI TOWN BOOKKEEPING AND COMPUTER SERVICE Complete Business Ser- vice - quarterly, half - yearly, yearly. Also Farm and Individual Service. LAWRENCE BEANE ROBERT PALING 52 Huron St., Clinton. PHONE 482-3524 DECORATING L• loyd Garland • FURNITURE REFINISHING : : AND UPHOLSTERY • Corner 5th Avenue and • •• Halifax St., Vanastra • Illustrated by Pamela H. Tate You can design your dwn wrapping paper. A present wrapped in specially printed paper can be a very thoughtful gift. Show someone you care about them by taking the time to create unique wrapping paper for their present., To print your own paper you need: 1. paper — a large enough sheet to wrap your present. in. Tissue paper or a flattened shopping bag are good ideas. 2. paint -- as many colours as you want • 3. saucers or bowls to put the paint in • 4. something absorbent — paper towel, an old sponge, facial tissue, cotton balls 5. a stamp to print with Directions: I. Get the stamp ready. A stamp can he made t rum mandifferent things. Anything that is small and can be picked up in.'.our hand `Makes a good stamp. A crumpled up piece of paper. a feat. a pencil eraser, a rock, or piece of wood arc just a feu things that make good stamps. Left Over pieces of raw vegetables make interesting stamps too. You can carved a potato or carrot to make an unusual shape. You can use as many stamps as you like to make the design or picture yob want on your wrapping paper. 2. Get the paint ready. Put about a tablespoon of paint in a saucer or bowl. You can use as many colours as you want. Make a pad to stamp on by placing in the paint something absorbent. When you press ybur starhp onto the pad just enough paint should come off t o make a clean print on your paper. 3. Make the design or picture. Hold your stamp, push it dow n on the•pad in the saucer of paint. and then press it onto your paper. Thoughtful suggestion: Before you design your paper think about who the present is for. II' the present is for someone who likes the colour red, you could use red paint. And if that person likes plants, your design or picture could be about, plants. You +•ityvvt u.s foot tmwtt4 septi ju -6 �i094 •of c*,41'ost ti A3 AN WIC Meter money to charity WINGHAM '- Parking won't be free, but all the money collected in Wingham parking meters during the week before Christmas will be donated to charity this • year. At a recent meeting, Wingham council agreed to go along with the proposal by the town Kinsmen Club to ear- mark revenue from tt.e parking meters during the week of December 17 to 24 for the fight against 'cystic fibrosis. Town ° Clerk Bill Ren- wick estimated that parking meter revenue in Wingham averages about T 100,per week. Zurich gets °councillor ZURICI-I - The vacant seat left on Zurich council since September has finally been filled. The vacancy, left by the resignation of Claude Gelinas, has been • filled by Bob Fisher, a three- year resident of the village. Mr. Fisher, co-owner of the Zurich Abattoir and 25 year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, said he gave considerable thought when asked to run. Mr. Fisher is already an active member in the corntnunity, being a member- of the local chamber of commerce, the 'former master warrant officer and will also be joining the Zuich aat the' stand edea firrt e deofpathe t.. eenwrt year. - JOHN LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Seaforth 527-1240 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-5:30 Saturday 9:00-12:00 Closed Wednesday BY APPOINTMENT Free parking on premises @ecorafinc td -33 Huron St., Clinton Box 337, Clinton NOM 1L0 482-9542 529-7939 Paints, Stains, Min Wax products, Wall coverings, Draperies, Floor Sanding, Texturing Interior 8 Exterior Contracting FREE ESTIMATES TRAVEL CHARTERED. ACCOUNTANTS BOX 758 52 HURON ST. " CLINTON 482-7979 37 West Street Goderich, Ontario 524-2011 Repairs to all makes of major appliances. CALL: BILL DARRELL CLINTON 482-9022 R.W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square, GODERICH 524-7661 EL INJECTION EQUIPME 59 HAMILTON ST. GODERICH 524-8366 OPEN: Monday -Friday 9:00-5:30 Closed Saturdays during June,July, Aug. FULLY APPOINTED FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE TRAVEL MacGillivray Associates (Goderich) Limited ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING AND COMPUTER SERVICES in-house computer providing ca;h disbursements ledger, cash receipts lodger, accounts rocotvable, financial ttafemen- ts, time and charges and specialized reports. 40 THE SQUARE GODERICH 524-2677 482-3443 MORE NEWS...MORE FEATURES... Keep Informed with TELEVISION AND STEREO 21S VICTORIA ST. CLINTON 482.7021 MAGNAVOX -PHILIPS - SHARP OPYO11CA Colour T.V. and Audio Components Sales andService . • CHANNEL MASTER—DELHI T.V. & F.M. Antenna Systems T.V. AND A;! 10 HURON ST., CLINTON *ADMIRAL - T.V. and Appliances *SHARP T.N. and Mi rowav4 Ov�ons, *JENNA R. l3u IWA to- king 5yttom l'� a cervi ,;e: i PLIANC85 r. 48279414 *MCLARY Laundry artd p�iii'It•in At pltanc ii> *CHA;NNEL.MASTER AND DELHI Antlarina,S'ystems , James Fitzgerald Photography Clinton • 10 years experience • Weddings,. passports • Fancily portraits In your home 482-9502 or 482.3890 ACCOUNTING J i McEACHERN AND AS$OCIATES , R.R. 2, Grand Band NOM ITU Phone 238.2616 ( 14) 3) years oxpaiience with Revert, 4 Canada Id ail aiipaeti'of term talc peehiems i, b'ottl t aping A4016bI