Clinton News-Record, 1985-6-12, Page 760th United Anniversarycelebrated
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By Dora Shobbrook
LONDESBORO - The 60th United An-
niversary and communion was held Sunday
and joining Reverend Dave Snihur in
greeting worshippers was Gordon Shob-
brook. Ushers were Ken Armstrong, Ron
Gross, John Hoggart and Dennis Penfound.
Rev. Snihur announced that June 23 is
Promotion and Awards Sunday and on June
29 a pancake breakfast will be held. An ap-
peal was made for the tornado victims.
Jane and Connie, Hoggart occupied front
centre seats. The messengers were in-
troduced and presented with a small token
by their leader
In place of th anthem a duet of "Whisper-
ing Hope" w s sung by Rev. Snihur and
Harry Lear, ccompanied by Marsha Szusz
while the offe g was received.
The sermon was "A time to be proud," in-
formation on t e church union. Assisting the
minister with communion were Gordon
Shobbrook and Nick Whyte. Serving bread
were Harry Snell, Trudy Pollard, Jim
Jameison, Clara Riley, and wine, Jack
Tamblyn, Lorne Hunking, Bert Lyon and
Bernice Norman.
Ball Family Reunion
On June 9, 105 descendants of the late
John Ball and Sarah Palmer held a reunion
at Ball's Grove in Hullett Township.
Welcoming were Bill and Verna Gibbings,
Garnet and Margaret Wright and Elgin Pen -
found. Blessing was sung and all enjoyed pot
luck dinner.
President Garnet Wright welcomed all
and a minute of silence was held in memory
of past members. Minutes of last year's pic-
Ilic and the treasurer's report were given by
Ernest and Maxine Durnin. Next year's reu-
nion was moved to be held the same time,
the second Sunday in June, and at the same
place.
The nominating report for 1986 was given
by Dora Shobbrook. The honorary couple
are Garnet and Margaret Wright; Elgin
Penfound, president; Ken and Joy Vodden,
vice-presidential couple, and Garnet and
Margaret Wright were also chosen as the
secretary -treasurer couple.
The committee consists of Dave and Bren-
da Scholl, John and Bonnie Gibbings and
Alan and Sylvia Ball.
Prize for the youngest member went to
Darren Scholl at 11 months. The oldest
member is Ida Martin, age 85 years. Dave
Petrie and family of Brantford cam the fur-
thest distance.
Sports were enjoyed by one and all with
the sports committee consisting of Ron and
Dianne Durnin, David Durnin and Lorna
Riley, John and Nancy Ball, Bruce and Nan-
cy Penfound.
For the boys' eight and under running
race, Michael Gibbings placed first with
Scott Ball and Craig Machan in second and
third. The girls' eight and under race was
won by Sarah McClure, with Ashley Gibb-
ings and Cara Chomicki behind her. For
mixed eight to 15, the three top finishers
were Duane Durnin, Mark Eveleigh and
Chastity Colquhoun. Connie Chomicki took
first place in the ladies' 15 and over division
with Arva Machan and Nancy Ball follow-
ing. The men's 15 and over category was
won by Steven Ball with Frank Garrow and
Colin McDonald in second and third.
Ladies' kick slipper was won by Susan
Eveleigh, second Janice Andrews and the
men's was won by Wayne Andrews with Col-
in McDonald in second.
Chastity Colquhoun won the ladies' shoe
scramble and Alan Bali won the men's
counterpart. The pass -the -carrot relay was
won by the Bill Gibbings team, the balloon
race was won by Doug and Paul Petrie and
the nail driving contest was won by Connie
Chomicki.
Violin and mouth organ music by Floyd
Stanbury and Ernest Durnin was enjoyed by
all. Happy Birthday was sung for Elgin Pen -
found.
Personals
Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns last
week was her niece Mrs. Mickie Ardies of
Thornhill.
Mrs. Mary Robinson of Hanover spent
June 6 to 10 in the village and community
visiting relations and friends.
Hope Chapel Cemetery Board held a
meeting June 5. The memorial decoration
will be on August 25 at 3 p.m. The service
will be conducted by. Rev. Dave Snihur of
Londesboro United Church.
Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bob
Thompson were his aunt, Annie Thompson
and cousins Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boyle of
Clarkesburg. They attended the Snell reu-
nion on June 9 at Hullett Central School.
On June 4 Mrs. Laura Lyon, Mr. and Mrs.
Murray Lyon and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lyon
visited with the family of late, retired
Sergeant Donald Holmes at Badder Funeral
Home, Thamesville. Mr. Emerson Hesk at-
tended the funeral on June 6.
Farewell party for school principal
By Dora Shobbrook
LONDESBORO-A special farewell party
for Angus MacLennan, principal at Hullett
Central School will be held on June 16.
Mr. MacLennan, who has been at the
Hullett school for the past 13 years, is mov-
ing to another school in the fall.
His farewell party will be held from 2 to 4
p.m. with a special presentation to be made
at 3:30 p.m. All former students and parents
are invited to.attend.
Donations will be taken at the door for the
MacLennan penmanship award that will be
presented to a Grade 8 graduating student
each year.
People report
Sympathy is extended to the Reid family
on the death of Lori Christine, 25, of Win-
throp. She is survived by her husband
Donald, parents-in-law Bob and Edna
Christine and grandparents -in-law, Les and
Hazel Reid.
Sympathy goes out to the family of Mary
Isabella White of Springfield, who died on
May 31 at the age of 88. She was the widow of
the late J.T. White who was minister in
Londesboro from 1953-1957.
' Congratulations goes out to John and
Margaret Verburg on the birth of their
daughter, Sarah Anne, born on May 20 at
Clinton Public Hospital.
June Fothergill attended the UCW
Westminister weekend on May 25 at the
University of Western Ontario, London.
Delegates attending the District Annual
Conference in Wingham on May 27 were WI
members Helen Lawson, Alice Buchanan
and Margaret Taylor.
The WI education meeting will be held on
June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the CN School Car on
Wheels in Clinton's Sloman Park. Roll call
will ask members to suggest an idea about
separate school funding. Be sure to bring a
friend to this special meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longman and Mary
Longman visited on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie Waymouth in Stratford.
Dora Shobbrook is pleased to announce
the birth of her great grandson, Robert Cur-
tis Blake, born on June 1 to Dora Lynn and
Robert of Clinton, in Clinton Public
Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, 3
ounces.
Congratulations to Sam Doherty and
Thelma Stacey who were married on June 1.
Word was received this week of the sud-
den death on June 1 of Sergeant Donald
Holmes, 64, of Halibury. He retired from the
police force in January. He was the son of
the former Edna Lyon and nephew of Ida
Durnin, Laura Lyon and Emerson Hesk and
Olive Gaunt. Funeral services will take
place in Thamesville on Thursday, June 6.
Wayne, Gloria Jackson and Sandra of
Ridgetown spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom. Allen and at-
tended a surprise party at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Ken Shortreed in Blyth for Charles
and Shirley Shobbrook's 25th wedding an-
niversary.
Beth Knox visitedher cousins, Mr. and
Mrs. Ken Hobbs in Ailsa Craig and she and
Hilda attended the opening of Ronald
McDonald House, at the Westminister Cam-
pus of Victoria Hospital in London.
Nancy Andrews and friend Maureen
Calahan of Toronto spent the weekend with'
her grandparents, Mr. and ,Mrs. Edwin
Wood.
•On Sunday, Cliff and Kay Saiindercock
and Gordon and Darlene Shobbrook were
guests of John and Linda Saundercock of
Woodstock. They attended the Oxford
Chapter of the Gold -Wings Bike Rally.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson celebrated
their 45th wedding anniversary on May 29.
They visited with their family at the cottage
on Conestoga Lake and attended the
baseball game when the Toronto Blue Jays
faced off against the Cleveland ,Indians on
June 1. Happy Gang, 1984-'85.
Ted Fothergill attended a 65th birthday . A motion was passed to continue holding
and retirement party for his sister, club ineetings in July and Augusta
Margaret Crich of Clinton at New Hamburg Cards were played following the meeting.
on May 24. Winners were: • high scores, Margaret
Beth Knox attended the surprise 25th an- • Taylor and Jake McDougall; low scores,
niversary for Charlie and Shirley Shobbrook Isabel Airdrie and Harry Caldwell; lone
of Blyth. hands, Jean Scott and Dora Shobbrook.
Burns UCWhokls copper conte t dinner
atthe readingIn the Kay Konarski thanked all tor the get well
LONDESBORO - Burns UCW met Gladys Leiper gave
church at 1 p.m. op June 5 for the copper Garden, and Whatever happened to all the card Frank received and she thanked Rev.
contest dinner. There were 22 present. Neighbours by Margaret Taylor. Ramona Snihur. A thank you letter was received
Gtace was sung., and a delicious turkey din- Jamieson gave a reading. Gay Salverda from Harriet Shillinglaw for the donation td.
ner was enjoyed by all. thanked those who helped with the meeting, the Sunday school. A $50 allocation will be
Gay Salverda opened the meeting with a and everyone for the dinner. .sent and Gay Salverda moved that $100 be
• reading "God's Promises," Hymn 252 was Amelia Rice conducted the business and sent to the Tornado Relief Fund in Toronto.
sung and Ida Salverda read the Scripture roll call was answered with a Bible verse Amelia Rice reported that 29 boxes of
and led in prayer. Members observed a with minutes of the last meeting being read. clothing have been delivered to the Scott
minute's silence in memory of Mrs. J.T. The treasurer's report was given by Mission so far 'this year. Dessert of pie and
White of Springfield. Margaret Taylor. Hazel Reid thanked the ice cream was served by the winning team
Following the hymn Faith of our Fathers, UCW for the sympathy card. in the copper contest.
Edythe Beacome and Laura Lyon visited
on Sunday with George Neil and Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Crummer and girls in Stratford.
United news
Youth Sunday was held at the Londesboro
United Church on June 2. Trudy Pollard
greeted the congregation and ushers were
Ken Armstrong, John Hoggart, Elgin and
Dennis Penfound.
The service was conducted by Bill Jewitt
and other young people. Crystal Whyte gave
the call to worship. Bryan Howatt led in
prayer. Brian Whyte read the scripture and
a skit on the Lord's Prayer was presented
by David Whyte and Bert Lyon.
Bill Jewitt presented the message, entitl-
ed Sharing Time. Bill also led the anthem
with his guitar accompaniment.
This Sunday, June 9 the 60th anniversary
of the founding of the • United Church of
Canada will be celebrated at Londesboro
with communion.
Seniors meet
The Happy Gang Seniors met on May 29.
Vice President Audrey Thompson opened
the meeting. Roll call was answered by 23
members and three visitors.
Stella Adams read the minutes from the
last meeting and Margaret Taylor gave the
treasurer's report.
Happy Gang members will attend supper
at Huronview on June 26. As well afternoon
entertainment at 2 p.m. will feature Earl
and Martha Heywood. •
The seniors convention will be held in
Kingston in September.
The Happy Gang group agreed to give
graduation awards to the Grade 8 boy and
girl students at Hullett Central School who
have highest marks in geography, history
' and French. The pens will be engraved with
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