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Clinton News-Record, 1984-10-31, Page 25F•I1oi.v ship and Chapter gets carpet talk CLINTON -- The Exemplar Chapter of Beat Sigma Phi has been treated by local speakers to some excellent information and entertainment at their last two meetings. Doug Norman, owner and operator of the Norhohne Decorating Centre in Clinton, spoke to the group at his store, and offered the girls excellent' information and helpful advice on carpeting. He spoke in detail, displaying examples on fibre, color, style, texture, installation, and pricing, stressing the importance of consumer awareness when making a major purchase. At their last meeting the girls were treated to a visit from Elizabeth (Willmot ) Kettlewell, local photographer and author. She spoke primarily of her most interesting encounters during her compiling of one of her historical books, "Meet Me At The Sta- tion", and of her current researching of the Sloman School Car. She showed slides of some of the intriguing railway stations around the countryside, spiced with some catchy little tales of their history, and a tru- ly inspiring series of slides on the history of the school car and the remarkable ac- complishments of the Sloman family. Also at these meetings, the group has tallied the profits from the recent fashion show in Holmesville, sponsored by both chapters of Beta Sigma Phi in conjunction with "My Fair Lady" in Clinton. They are pleased to announce that $1,208 has been raised for the Clinton Hospital. This will be used to purchase a set of scales with a chair for immobile patients and some additional car seats for the hospitals "rent -a -carseat" program'. Socially, the members and their husbands reported having had a "merry olde tyme" at their medieval feest held in Kinburn recently. Authentic costumes, decorations and music of the period, added to the bounty of food, resulted in a "rousing good" even- ing. The ladies are now looking forward to the bus trip to Cullen Barns, planned as the next social outing. Meeting procedure in filen CANTON - "Meetings Bloody Meetings," is a film depicting the proper procedure in conducting a meeting. It was shown to the Auxiliary of the Clinton Public Hospital at their Oct. 1 meeting. In other businss, members learned that information regarding the upcoming Hospital Auxiliary Association Convention had arrived. Clinton representatives will be, First Vice President Joyce Chilton of Bayfield and Second Vice President Marie Proctor of Clinton. The convention will be held in Toronto, Nov. 25-27. Auxiliary members also agreed to allocate $500 towards the expenses of sending several teenage volunteers to their convention in Toronto on Nov. 23 and 24. The Ruby Haddy Memorial Awards were presented to three young women at the Central Huron Secondary School commencement exercises by Mrs. Chilton. Brenda Harris, Kathy Staddon and Carol Straughan were recipients of $100 each, as they enter first year nursing. Ann Deichert and Barbara Young have been sent their second year financial award. Karen Lebnen, co-ordinator of the teenage program, reported on the latest orientation program and mentioned that 27 girls are waiting to become volunteers in the hospital. CLINTON - The worship on the "4,000 years that Korea has survived," was led by Jackie Archibald, Harriett . Tyndall and Ruth Jenkins at the Ontario Street UCW meeting. Pennies were collected from 3Q ladies pre- sent at the meeting. Plans were made for making turkey pies to be sold at the bazaar on Saturday, November 10 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Donations of homemade candy and cookies were also requested for the bazaar. Ticke's are now being sold for the bazaar noon luncheon, featuring a completed meal for $4. • UCW members were reminded that the Goodwill Truck will be in Clinton on Nov. 29 to pick up donations. UCW members plan bazaar The library convenor reported that the cart needs good paperbacks - mysteries, histories and good ficition - but no Harlequin romances. Dawna Westlake, convenor of the long term care program reported that in September there were 27 shampoos and sets given to patients. As well, a van ride was co- ordinated by Mrs. Coventry and three birthdays were celebrated. Joyce Hilderley is enjoying a much deserved rest after convening the recent Penny Sale, which netted approximately $3,400. A vote of appreciation was moved for Mrs. Hilderley, the Penny Sale committee and everyone who contributed to its success. The Bayfield Lioness Chlb made hospital meal tray favors for Thanksgiving and the Clinton Brownies will provide Hallowe'en tray decorations. In the absence of Florence Corrie, hospital television rentals are being looked after by Lina Cochrane and Marg Coventry. Auxiliary members wish Mrs. Corrie a speedy recovery and they hope to see her back in action, soon. President Esther Wright reported on the Region 2 Conference, held recently in Cambridge. Rev. Robert Rumball, executive director of the Mission fo the Deaf in Toronton, spoke on the role of volunteers in hospitals. The November meeting is being held Nov. 5, in the form of a luncheon at noon, at which time some long standing members will be honored. All Auxiliary members are welcome to the luncheon and the meeting following, to be in the board room of the Clinton.Hospital. Earl Scott of RR 1 Newton and Brenda Dale of RR 4 Clinton were married in the Crediton Zion United Church on October 12. Rev. Brian Elder officiated. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Scott of RR 1 Atwood and the bride is the daughter of .Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schroeder of RR 2 Cen- tralia. The bride was attended by her friend, Janet Soudant of RR 1 Varna. Don Scott of RR 1 Atwood; a brother of the. groom, was the best man. Ushers were the bride's brothers, Bruce and Daren Dale of RR 2 Centralia. The bride's brother-in-law, Fred Veenstra of RR 4 Clinton was the master of ceremonies. A reception was held at the Ex- eter Legion Hall. The newlyweds honey- mooned in northern Ontario and Niagara Falls before taking up residence at RR 1 Newton. (Ted Soudant photo) 11 & Falconer FUNERAL HOME LTD. 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-944 I 0 On .September 22 at Blyth United Church, Rev. Ken Bauman united in marriage, Steven Michael deJong and Marie Irene Mason. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.. Klaas deJong, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mason, all of Blyth. Jayne Snell of Blyth was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Carol Haines of Holmesville and Cheryl Reid of Clinton. Tanya Haines of Holmesville was the flower girl. Best man was Daniel Vernooy of RR 1 Bright. Ushers were Gary Crossan of Van- couver, Peter deJong of Londesboro and Murray Mason of Kitchener. A wedding reception was held at the Blyth Community Centre. The newlyweds honeymooned at The Little Inn, Bayfield. They're living at CFB, Cold Lake, Alberta. (Walden photography) QUOTE OF THE WEEK "The essence of faith is fewness of words and abundance of deeds; he whose words exceed his deeds, know verily his death is better than his life." From the Writings of the Baha'i Faith ii 11 g'j Fauth For more Information Contact Box 1250 Clinton. rinds CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEPN DA.'l „t f ER 31,1984—PAGE 3A A Community Service on Oct. 28 dedicated the renovated Clinton Town Hall. Local ministers, (left to right) Rev. Norman Pick, Rev. Gordon Simmons, Father John. Pinta, Rev. Gilbert Kidd and Rev. William Barber took part in the Sunday afternoon service at the Town Hall Auditorium. (Shelley McPhee photo) Morris Twp. native dies Mrs. Velma Cook Mrs. Velma Cook of 173 St. David St., Mit- chell died on Oct. 23 in the Stratford General Hospital at the age of 70. • Mrs. Cook was born in Morris Township, near Blyth. She was the daughter of the late Robert Craig and the former Ada McCut- cheon. She was the wife of the late Orval Cook, who predeceased her in August of 1966. They lived in Mitchell for 41 years after moving from Blyth. She was a member of the Main St. United Church in Mitchell and their UCW, the Mit- chell Senior Citizen's club and the Gould's Women's Institute. Mrs. Cook is survived by three sons; Rodney of Ottawa, Murray of Clinton and Frank of Mitchell. She is survived by four daughters; Leona. Thornton of London, Eileen, Mrs. Wm. Heard of St. Marys, Mar- jorie, Mrs. Gordon Dontzer of Mississauga and Shirley, Mrs. Norman McNaught of Sar- nia. She is also survived by four brothers; Harvey of Walton, Gordon of Guelph, William of Blyth, Edwin of Ottawa and four sisters; Ada Craig of Stoney Creek, Rober- ta, Mrs. John Simpson of Brussels, Annie, Mrs. Ken Wight of Listowel and Olive, Mrs. Steve Faitz of Stoney Creek. She is survived by 25 grandchildren and six great grand children. Friends were received at the Heath -Leslie Funeral Home in •Mitchell, where a funeral service was held on Friday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery. Rev. Donald Pletsch officiated. Pall bearers were Graeme Craig of Walton, Brian Pollard of Kitchener, Paul Cook of Clinton, Ken Cook of Seaforth, Don Johnston of Huron Park and Frank Cook of Mitchell. Flower bearers were six daughters; Tonya Cook of Kingston, Barb Thorton of London, Patricia Herd of St. Marys, Tammy Cook of Mitchell, Karen Cook of Clinton and Joanne Dantzer of Mississauga. On Thursday evening, the Mitchell Senior Citizens held a special service at 7 p.m. with Fred Herbert in charge. At 8 p:m. the Gould's Women's Institute attended in a group. ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS Clinton Area MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HiGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 Goderich Area ROBERT MCCALLUM 11 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH 524-7345 TURD TO LIFE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHES GODERICH Montreal St. CLINTON Huron St. NOVEMBER 4th -7th NOVEMBER 8th 11th 7:30 p.m. Visiting Evangelist/Local talent Carmen Drost and Mary Ann vanDorp were united in marriage on September 29 in the Clinton Christian Reformed Church. Mary Ann is the daughter of Tony and Mary van- Dorp of Seaforth. Carmen is the son of John and Willy Drost of Granton. Maid of honor was Sheila vanDorp, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Clark and Astrid Plasschaert, friends of the bride. The best man was Eris Drost, brother of the groom. Ushers were Henry Drost, brother of the groom and Grant Drost, cousin of the groom. The ringbearer was Jason vanDorp, brother of the bride. The newlyweds honey- mooned to Niagara Falls. They are now liv- ing at RR 2 Seaforth. (Bart DeVries photo) ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Harry B. Minor V.C.C.G. BRANCH 140 CLINTON is pleased to report a very successful 1983 Poppy Campaign in our area ending September 30, 1984. Our many thanks to Clinton and area residents for making it a success. Films were shown in all' area: schools. There were approximately 8,000 poppies distributed, 43 wreaths purchased and 33 placed at the Clinton Cenotaph. FINANCIAL REPORT AS FOLLOWS: RECEIPTS Poppy Canvass Wreath Sales '2,0628' 896?° Total $2,9580' EXPENSES Wreaths and Poppy Supplies Postage and Printing Advertising '1,408?' '1051° `209?' Total - 1,723p, Profit - $1,235?° From October 1, 1983 to September 30, 1984 there was `1,104." paid to Veteran's Assistance, Donations to Veteran's hospitals, etc. Respectfully Submitted STEVE P. MAGUIRE Poppy Chairman Br. 140 RCL Fellowship Bible Chapel 162 Maple Street Clinton Sunday, November 4 9:45 Worship & Remembrance 11 a.rn.•Sunday School and Family Bible Hour SPEAKER: TONY DAVIES 7 p.m. Evening Service SPEAKER: FRED MUNNINGS 8 p.m. Tues. Prayer & Devotion Ontario Street United Church MINISTER ORGANIST. R. R. Norman Pick Louise McGregor 11 a.m. - Public Worship 11 a.m. Church School Anglican St. Paul's Anglican Church Rev. Gordon Simmons, B.A., M.Div. 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays - Holy Communion 11:30 a.m. - 2nd & 4th Sundays - Morning Prayer Everyone Welcome C urch Services Christian Reformed Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E. Clinton SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Guest Minister 10 a.m. Worship Service 3:00 p.m. Worship Service All Visitors Weicot'ne Watch "Faith 20" at 9:30 a.m. on Globol T.V. Baptist 85 Huron St. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH REV. GILBERT KIDD Sunday, November 4 10 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship Tuesday 7 p.m. Young Peoples Wednesday 1 p.m. Ladies Bible Study' Wednesday 8 p.m. Fellowship Group EVERYONE WELCOME United Clinton Wesley -Willis United Church MINISTER - REV. JAMES BECHTEL B.A.. B.D. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 9:45 A.M. Service at Holmesville 11:00 a.m. Service at Wesley -Willis d 11111111111111111