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Clinton News-Record, 1984-10-24, Page 7(mim. STANDARD) A.ujurn celebrates Ontari 's irtIu.ay By Eleanor Bradnock About 70 ..ladies celebrated Ontario's Bicentennial last Tuesday at the Auburn Women's. Institute held in the Auburn Com - malty. Memorial. Hall. The hall was decorated with large_posters depicting the early days in Ontario'4.and the tables were centred with a small $icentennial flag and all received a Bicentennial pin. The guests from St. Helens, Dungannon, Tiger Dunlop and Londesboro and Auburn were welcomed by president Mr's. Eleanor Bradnock and secretary, Mrs. Robert Peck. Many of the Auburn members were in dresses worn over a hundred years ago. The dessert and coffee was served after a welcome to all and the singing of the Women's Institute grace followed with Mrs. Emerson Rodger at the piano. Following the dessert, greetings from Huron County Warden Tom Crinningham was given and he presented Mrs. Elva Straughan, the eldest Auburn member, with a Huron County pin. Proud Beginnings, was the film shown by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson depicting early days in Ontario. This excellent film made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food was enjoyed by all. A rousing sing -song of old favorites was led by Mrs. Donald Haines. A contest of things used 200 years ago was given by Mrs. Leonard Archambault. The winner was Mrs. Charles Merrill. A reading, The Coun- try Doctor was given by Mrs. Thomas. Hag- gitt. A duet was sung by Mrs. Tom Jardin and Mrs. Emerson Rodger. A spelling match was conducted by McDougall in the absence of Mrs. Oliver Anderson. Those taking part were Mrs. Winifred Girvin, Mrs. Ehner Black, Mrs. Graham McNee, Mrs. Jean Cook, Mrs. Margaret Jewell, Mrs. Tom Haggitt, Mrs. Janet McPherson, Mrs. Donald Buchanan, Mrs. Dave Anderson and Mrs. Dorothy Grange. Grange was the winner and Mrs. Winifred Girvin second. An old-fashioned geography match was conducted by Mrs. Hugh Bennett. Those tak- ing part were Mrs. Charles Merrill, Mrs. Margaret Taylor, Mrs. Gordon Chamney, Mrs. Jim Aitcheson, Mrs. Mary Brindley, Mrs. Dorothy Reed, Mrs. Muriel Moffat, Mrs. Elliott Lapp, Mrs. Hazel Reed and Mrs. Beth Rutledge. The winners were Mrs. Charles Merrill and Mrs. Margaret Taylor. Lucky door prizes were drawn by Mrs. Robert Peck and the afternoon closed with the Queen. The hostesses were Mrs. Tom Lawlor, Mrs. Tena Empey, Mrs. Celia Taylor, Mrs. Isabel Turner and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. Nova Scotia travellers return By Betty McCall WALTON - Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Craig returned last Thursday from a visit with the latter's brother, Mr. Arthur Stewart of Windsor, N.S. and his son and daughter-in-- law, Rev. • Donald and Mrs. Stewart, also Mrs. Catherine Phinney and family all of Aylesford, N.S. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Webster, Edmonton, Alberta visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether. Ruth. Thamer of Woodstock spent two days with her mother and other relatives. The Walton Women's Institute meeting was cancelled Wednesday evening due to a death of a former resident of the village. The W.I. will hold a noir luncheon this Wednesday at the hall. Everybody is welcome. Duff's United Recognition , Day of the UCW was • observed at Duff's United Church, Sunday morning when ladies formed the choir sing- ing a couple of anthems accompanied by the organist, Marion Godkin. Marjory Hum- phries told the children's story. Scripture lesson was read by Viola Kirkby. Karen Hoegy led in prayer. Helen Craig introduced the guest speaker, Elizabeth Berkahan who spokeon Women in the Church in New Zealand. The Berkahan family is on an exchange with Susan White and family. Courtesy remarks were given by Maxine Houston. Ushers were Margorie Fraser, Margaret Craig, Margery Ritchie and Melva Fraser. Sunday, Nov. 4 is Laity Day. Men are ask- ed to form the choir. There will be choir practise Nov. 1 at 8:15. p.m. 4-H award in honor of Bill Mann MONKTON - The Monkton 4-H Awards Night and Banquet sponsored by the Monkton Lion's Club was. held on October 15 at the Monkton Community Centre. During the evening's activities the club in- vited Mrs. Bill Mann, RR 1, Monkton to pre- sent'a trophy donated by the Monkton Lions in honor of her husband, William Mann, a well-known dairy farmer in the area and highly regarded for his knowledge in dairy farming. The trophy will be presented year- ly in Mr. Mann's name for the top ag- gregate score in the Moncton4-H Dairy Calf Club. The trophy was awarded to Miss Kim Par- tridge, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. John Par- tridge, RR 3, Monkton, who attained a total of 914 marks out of a possible 1,000. Afflicted last year by the disorder Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly, known as Lou Gehrig's disease, Mr. Mann was unable to attend the awards night. Prior to the presentation,' the newly crafted trophy was delivered to the Mann farm home located on Concession 16, Grey Township by Morris Smith and Doug McEwen, both members of the Monkton Lion's Club. They made the official unveil- ing for Mr. Mann and .announced the name of this year's winner. The award will be made annually. Bill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mann, Listowel formerly of Grey Township and the twin brother of Robert Mann, 80 Princess St., Clinton, his wife is the former Mary Beth Baffin, RR 2, Moncton. The cou- ple have two daughters, Tracy and Kendra,. both at home. Soca _ Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harold McClinchey on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary recently. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger visited for a few days last week with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Pink at Stkatharines. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis of Bowman- ville, New York visited for a few days last weekend with her sister, Mrs. Donald Haines and Mr. Haines. Prize winners at last week's euchre party sponsored by the Silver Tops every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. were; novelty, Jack Hallam; high lady, Mrs. Adeline Allen; low lady, Terri Wall; high man, Ross Robinson; and low man, Mrs. Donald Haines. There were seven tables in play. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger were guests last Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. William Helesic and family in Goderich. Miss Christine Stadelmann of Blyth visited on the weekend with her grand- mother, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. Mr. William Anderson of Newmarket spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oli'ker Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmidt of Goderich visited on Sunday with Mrs. Tom Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Mrs. Robert Peck, Mrs. Marjorie McDougall and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock at- tended the Guelph Area Women's Institute convention at Brussels last Thursday. Mrs. Stanley McNall of Welland is visiting with Mrs. Tom Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips this week. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. McIntosh of London were guests on the weekend with Mrs. Frances Clark. Mrs. Tom Lawrence entertained relatives last Sunday in honour of Tom's 66th birth- day. Guests were Mrs. Irene Dickey, Tiver- ton; Mr. and Mrs: James Dickey, and Lisadawn of Ripley; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith, Melinda and Richard of Dungannon; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith and Alvin Smith, Dungannon; Mr. and Mrs. Barry Austin and twin sons of Goderich; Mrs. Audrey Rutledge, Penny and boys of Auburn; Johnny Rutledge, Belgrave; Dale Rutledge, Nile; Lynn, Tom, Teri, and Traci of Belgrave; Mrs. Myrtle Waghorn and Mr. Alex Waghorn, St. Marys and Mrs. Donna Powell, Miss Shelley Powell and Mrs. Bryce Ritchie of Lucknow. Mr. Gary Shuttleworth spoke on the theme - Just Enough, last Sunday at Knox United Church with Mrs. Barry Millian as organist. A duet was sung by Jake Mid- dlecamp and Lori Millian. The Junior con- gregation was in charge of Mrs. Glen Webster and Miss Lori Millian. The ushers were Lawrence Plaetzer, Barry Millian, Murray Rollinson and Orval McPhee. It was announced that there was an attendance of 75 at Sunday school and the students are selling church calendars. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 22 for the late Mrs. Wilbert Taylor OM passed -away October 19 at Huronview in her. 980 year. • Her husband, Wilbert Taylor passed away in 1968, She had lived for many years in Auburn where they retired from their farm in West Wawanosh. She was the former Belva Mae Campbell. She is survived by one -son, Ronald of Vic- toria, B.C. and one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Eileen) Hannah of R.R. 2, Auburn, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Rev. Gordon Pickell assistant minister at Knox United Church, Auburn conducted the service at the Tasker Funeral Home, Blyth with burial in Blyth Union Cemetery. Pallbearers were five grandsons, Raymond, Joe and Neil Hanna, Rick Humphreys and Wayne and Ross Taylor. Church News Stalks of corn, vegetables, fruits and bou- quets of chrysanthemums and fall flowers decorated St. Mark's Anglican Church for the Harvest Thanksgiving service last Sun- day. The organist, Mrs. Murray Nesbit played while the congregations of St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels, Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth and St. Mark's, Auburn filled the sanctuary. The service was in charge of the rector, Rev. Robin Lyon assisted by Lay Reader, Victor Stackhouse, Rev. William Craven of Goderich and the guest speaker, The Rt. Rev. William Townsend of London. Johnny Nesbit of Blyth carried the Bishop's Staff. St. Mark's Junior choir, Lana Lawrence, Cathy Nesbit and Leslie Lawrence sang. Trinity Church, Blyth sang a choral an- them, 0 Father in Heaven be With us we Pray and Thank You Lord, accompanied by Mrs. Linda Lentz. The members were Nicole Richmond, Leah Richmond, Toni Richmond, Michelle Nesbit, Marilyn Mayberry and Kim Mayberry. Rt. Rev. William Townsend chose for his inspiring message the text -A man's life con- sisteth not of the abundance of the things he possesses. He was thankful for the oppor- tunity to come to St. Mark's for this special service and reminisced about his early school days at Summerhill school where he had passed his entrance exams in 1910. Rev. Townsend urged all to thank God for the abundant harvest, health and peace in this land.• He remarked that a nation can not rise above the level of its people so urged all to bear witness to God in our daily lives. Following the service the Sacrament of.. Holy ' Communion was observed with the Brussels choir singing Open my Eyes Spirit Divine. During the communion service, Mark Stackhouse played Amazing Grace on the violin as the combined choirs sang. A dedication service took place dedicating the new kneelers and front step carpet. Following the service a reception and lunch took place in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall. 4 i ,1@ 001111 I re;Vj/I MITCH ELL'S FAMILY MARKET (HURON) LTO. LONDESBORO THIS -THURSDAY -FRIDAY -SATURDAY OCTOBER 25-26-27 % 0 DISCOUNT ON YOUR GROCERY ORDER TOTALLING 520. OR MORE -EXCLUDING SPECIALS - 5234478 CUSTOM CUTTING WRAPPING AND FREEZING SIDES HINDS 11 • 9 8La. FRONTS$ 1 .40�■. Stock up at these low, low prices! -DELIVERY AVAILABLE- CLINTON NEWS -R CORD, WEDNESDAY, (= mu B1~;f 24,1984—' "A tl 7 Ready, set, go! These girls show their determination in winning the midget cross- country race held at Hullett Central School on October 18. Four age groups for both girls and boys took part in the met. It was to be held the previous day, but poor weather condi- tions forced the postponement. Students from Hullett Central, Seaforth, Blyth Public. Clinton Public, Huron Centennial, Clinton Christian and Walton competed. 1 Anne Nare- jko photo► • UCW hear .of missionary ship Unit 2 of Knox United Church Women met for their October meeting at the. home of Mrs. Donald Haines. Mrs. Emerson Rodger and Mrs. Haines were in charge , of the . meeting Mrs. 14alines gave a paper on the Tom Crosby Missionary Ship that operates on the British Columbia coast. The minutes were accepted as read by the. secretary, Mrs. Jack Vincent. Business was discussed .which included plans for lunch after the church anniversary service. Unit I of Knox United Church Women held their October meeting in the Sunday school room of the church last Tuesday evening. The conveners of the meeting were Mrs. Robert Worsell, Mrs. Dorothy Grange and ,Mrs. William Craig. A worship service on Thanksgiving was presented by the committee members and Mrs. Marjorie McDougall Was pianist for the singing of the hymn, "Come ye Thankful People Come". A Thanksgiving Litany was read in unison and . a meditation on "Thankfulness" was given by Mrs. Dorothy Grange. Mrs. John Hildebrand was guest speaker and showed slides of their recent trip to Whitehorse in the Yukon. Her commentary was very.informative and interesting. Mrs.- Dorothy rs:Dorothy Grange thanked her and presented: her with a gift. President Mrs. Ernest Durnin took charge of the business part. The minutes and reports were accepted and the visits with the shut-ins were arranged. Members are requested to knit children's mitts or touques for A White Gift Tree in December. The general meeting will be held' on Oc- tober 24. CORRECTION FROM HOME ENERGY SUPPLEMENT RENTALS AND SALES —}' Tools and Equipment for Home - Farm - Contractor 414 Josephine St. N., Wingham Bus. 357-1666. Home 357-2335 286 Huron St. Hwy. No. 8 West Clinton Bus. 482-3339 ECU David Langstaff Ltd. Optician 87 Main SI. 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