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Clinton News-Record, 1985-5-15, Page 9• 1 More than 80 women took part in the Clinton BIA Ladies Day Out, held last week in the town hall auditorium. Demonstrations by the Clinton News -Record, Karen's Aesthetics and Groves TV and Appliances were featured. Mary Ruston of London demonstrated microwave cooking skills. ( Shelley McPhee photo) Seniors group to lks about wise money 'management CLINTON - The Golden Radar Club met at the Town Hall on May 1, with an attendance of 31 members. Two representatives from the Bank of Montreal, Steve Biskup and Sheila Davis were present Auld gave an audio-visual presentation of advantages available to seniors at the Bank, also a wide range of ac- counts and investments. They answered questions from the audience and left brochures for them to take home. - On May,22, the Bank will sponsor a card party in the Town Hall Auditorium for all Seniors. A donation of $5 was given to the Heart Fund in memory of charter member Miss Ruth Shaddick who died April 13. ' A picture of the Queen and Prince Phillip donated to the Club by M.P,P. Jack Riddell, and framed by Jinn Fitzgerald has been hung on the wall of the meeting room. As a gift to the Club, George Rumball paid for the framing of this picture. . A letter of thanks was read from Clinton Public Hospital for the donation of a quilt to the hospital's Dinner and Auction with a receipt enclosed for $275. Members were also reminded of Hospital Day on May 8. An invitation was read . from Huronview for the members to attend a meal and enter- tainment as part of the celebration of Senior Citizens month in June. The noon meal on Wednesday, June 12' was chosen with about 25 members expressing their intention to at- tend. There will be entertainment at 2 p.m. in the Auditorium on each of the four days. Ida Godkin was appointed as delegate from the 'Radar Club to the U.S.C.O. 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Euchre winners were: High - Bernice Brown and Florence Routzon; Low - Esther Moffatt and Rachel Johnston. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15,1985—Page 9 Springrally held in Goderich Womenhonor Presbyterial's 100th year There was an encouraging representation of W.M.S. Members at the Spring Rally of the Stratford Huron Presbyteri of the Women's Missionary Society (W.D.) of the Presbyterian Church in Canada at Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich, Wednes- day, May 8th, 1985. It was the 100th Anniver- sary (1885-1985) of the Huron Presbyterial Women's Missionary Society with the Ar- thur Circle and W.M.S. Afternoon Auxiliary (W.D.) of Knox as hostesses. At 7:15 p.m. registration commenced with Mrs. R. Bisset and Mrs. G.L. Royal in charge and members enjoyed a cup of tea and anniversary cake. Mrs. W.J. Thompson of Seaforth, President of the Presbyterial from 1944-47 had the honour of cutting the cake made by Mrs. Mel Bogie. At 8 p.m. members assembled in the sanc- tuary for the meeting, theme of which was "Our Heritage" with the President, Mrs. Clayton Edward presiding. Devotions were given by members of the Arthur Circle; Mrs. R. McCall read the scripture, Mrs. G. Davidson gave remarks on "Our Heritage" and prayer was led by Mrs. W. Cameron. Greetings were extended by the Reverend Erma Cartwright joins Jiebekahs CLINTON - The Huronic Rebekah Lodge held their regular meeting on May 6, with Noble Grand Vera McDonald in charge. During the evening, Mrs. Erma Cart- wright was initiated into the lodge. Barbara Taylor degree captain and her team, con- firmed the degree. Jean Henderson P.D.P. read a poem of welcome to the new member. Kay Wise D.P. introduced the of- ficers. f- ficers. The lodge made plans for its 55th birthday party to be held in June. An invitation to visit Stratford lodge on May 7 was accepted. G. Lockhart Royal of Knox and business of the meeting commenced. There were eight missionary groups in the Huron Presbyterial before amalgamation with Stratford Presbyterial, one of which joined the Maitland Presbyterial. Short histories of these groups proved interesting and showed them to be active organizations with a wonderful heritage. Mrs. G. Hender- son read the Auburn W.M.S. report as well as Knox W.M.S. Afternoon Auxiliary report; the Arthur Circle of Knox report was given by Mrs. Bert McCreath; Belgrave W.M.S. report by Mrs. W. McBirnie; Hensall W.M.S. report by Mrs. Faber; Presbyterian Women's report Hensall by Mrs. E. Thom- son and Presbyterian Women's report Seaforth by Mrs. Margaret Sharpe. Knox Handbell Choir with conductor An- drew Carruthers favoured all with two im- pressive numbers. In Memoriam was given by Mrs. A.C. Young and Mrs. D. Croft. Special recognition was given to Past Presidents; Mrs. Hugh Jack was not able to be present but her letter was read; Mrs. W.J. Thompson, Mrs. Jack Pollock, Mrs. Elmer Rivers, Mrs Robert McAllister and Mrs. S. Peebles all received a gift of a cor- sage. 1 Mrs. R. McAllister, President Knox W.M.S. Afternoon Auxiliary, introduced the guest speaker, Mary Jane Bisset, who is a mission worker in the London Presbytery. The message "Christianity is more than a tradition - it is a Hope" was practical and enlightening. The W.M.S. is the backbone for Missions, she told the group. Mrs. R. Mc- Call thanked the speaker and presented her with a gift while commenting that the Socie- ty is the backbone and it is our responsibility to reach out in love. Courtesies were given by Mrs. A.L. Hog- garth of Hensall W.M.S. While the offering was being received, Mrs. Robert McCallum favoured with a solo "The Lord is My Light" accompanied by Lorne Dotterer, organist. Mrs. E. River of Seaforth led the members in the Closing Worship Litany followed by prayer by the president and Benediction by Rev. G.L. Royal. The meeting offered much to all with the zeal to go forward with the missionary challenge as our goal "The World for Christ". A phone call of friendship and safety CLINTON - A Telephone Reassurance ,Plan- 'Your Line to Life"- was presented tc the Hospital Auxiliary to Clinton Public Hospital (CPH) at their May meeting. Rosemary Armstrong spoke on the pro- gram, mentioning that it has been responsi- ble for the saving of many lives, and the helping of many older people who had en- countered difficulties. Volunteers are needed to instigate this program in Clinton. Volunteers must be willing to telephone a particular person at a given time each day. If theperson is not able to answer the phone, a follow-up procedure is taken. • Auxiliary treasurer, Roberta Plumsteel, reported $207.45 in the general account and that a donation of $170.00 had been received from the Silver Threads Club, the Senior Citizens in the James St. apartments. Joyce Hilderly sent a letter to Mrs. Marian Finnie, chairman of Region No. 2 Hospital Auxiliary Association, inviting her and her secretary to the June 3rd potluck luncheon to be held at the home of the Presi- dent, Joyce Chilton, in Bayfield. Everyone is welcome to attend. A letter was received from the Board of CPH thanking the Auxiliary for its contribu-. tions to the Spring Auction Sale. Anyone that had the T.B. test should ap- pearat the hospital on June 19th between, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for the test "reading". Five Auxiliary members attended the ,Spring Conference in Guelph on April 29th and reportedthat it had been one of the best ever. Excellent discussions were held and much information gleaned: A -seminar in preparation for the Mock Disaster will be held on May 30th. Several Auxiliaries will take part. An executive meeting is planned for Monday, May 27th at 10 a.rn. in the Conference Room. Prizes for the Spring Fair Draw were on display. A well stocked First Aid Kit, a crib quilt, and a Candy Striper doll, dressed by Sirie Tunkello from Finland, a student stay- ing with the Siertsema family in Bayfield, will be won at the Clinton Spring Fair on June lst. Tickets are available from any Auxiliary member. Application forms for the 1985 Ruby Had- dy Memorial Awards are available from the Guidance office at C.H.S.S, A volunteer is needed to help in the Gift Shop, the job being that of refilling the pop machine. Marg Caldwell, convenor of Long Time Care, reported that two birthday parties were held in April with seven volunteers assisting. Another birthday party is planned for May 29 at which time Edith Ann Johnson will bake the cake. Thirty-six hair styles were 'done during the month. A thank you was received from the hospital for the subscription to the Readers Digest with large print for use by the long term patients. Bernice Jewson thanked all who had helped at the capping ceremony for Teen volunteers. Four girls have contributed over 400 hours, and will be taken out to dinner. There are quite a number of girls waiting to join the program. Over 75 people attended the capping ceremony in Ontario Street United Church on Sunday May 5th. The hospital tea was held in the Board Room on Wednesday May 8th. There was a very disappointing atten- dance this year. Catharine McKnight reported on commit- tees fnr the 'ramming Penny Sale in September. Tickets were distributed to be numbered. The bedside televisions are still popular, with 96 rental days last month, with seven hours of volunteer assistance. The Christian Reformed District School will make the tray favors for Hospital Day (May 12) and Clinton Girl Guides for Vic- toria Ditty, Vanishing Parties are well under- way. Marie Proctor reported that $690.00 has been turned in to date. Keep playing - the Auxiliary needs your support! 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