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The Citizen, 1985-10-30, Page 8BELGRAVE NEWS Mrs. Helen Stonehouse 887-9487 e• Kinsmen hold elimination draw at Brussels PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1985. W.I. learns about decorating trends The Beigrave Kinsmen held an elimination draw in the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Winners were: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pletch, $400; Terry Merk- ley, $25; Mrs. Marion Hewinif, $25; Kim and Todd Edgar, $50; Brian Shiell, $50; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Corrigan, $50; Mrs. Irlma ROSSMcEWEN Ross McEwen of Belgrave died Oct. 21 in University Hospital, People around Beigrave Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Rick, Jason and Paul have recently purchased the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rath and are now residents of Beigrave. We welcome them to the village. Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson and Mr. Harold Keating and Mr. Rob Nicholson and Miss Pat Snurr of Hanover visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nicholson and Sherri of Barrie. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Codes of Tavistock held a surprise birthday party for her mother Mrs. Harvey Edgar at the latter's home on Concession 2 of Morris Township on Friday evening, October 25. Those present were: Harvey, Audrey, and Don Edgar, Joanne and Richard Cortes, Tavistock, Mrs. Alice Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stewart of Bluevale, Mr. and Mrs. GlenSellers, R.R. 2, Blue- vale, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Elston and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elston of R.R. 4, Wingham, Mrs. Irlma Edgar and Miss Brenda Edgar of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston of Blyth and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, Belgrave. Mrs. Florence Conites will be moving from Listowel to her new home at 300 Minnie St., Wingham on Nov. 2. This community extends sym- pathy to Miss Jean McEwen in the loss of her brother Ross McEwen. Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith, Michael and Kelly of Whitby visited on the weekend with her mother Mrs. Olive Campbell and other relatives. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Charles Robinson and her family in the loss of a dear husband and father Mr. Charles Robinson also to Mr. Robinson's sisters and brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Higgins of Stratford spent a couple days last week with his mother Mrs. Robert Higgins. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Nancy (nee Anderson) and Rick Ball of Hanover are pleased to announce the birth of their daught- er, Alicia Ann, weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz. on October 26 at the Hanover and District Hospital. A sister for Matthew. The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mel Ball of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson, Belgrave. Edgar, $75; Rob Anderson, Lond- esborough, $75; Doris Mitchler, $100; Robert Arbuckle, $100; Mr. and Mrs. Neil Olson, $100; Keith Black, $200; and Norman Cook (the big winner), $1,000. The Beigrave Kinsmen wish to thank everyone for buying tickets. Proceeds will go to the new pavilion in the Ball Park. London following a long illness. He was in his 82nd year. Surviving him is one sister, Jean McEwen of Belgrave. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. McEwen predeceased him. Mr. McEwen was a member of Belgrave Presbyterian church. The funeral service took place Oct. 23 from the McBurney The Canadian Industries meet- ing of the Belgrave W.I. was held in the hall, opening with the Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada. The president Mrs. Evelyn James welcomed all and turned the meeting over to the convenor, Mrs. Ruth Gordon who introduced the guest speaker Patti Robertson from Classic Interiors. A slide presentation of a variety of room settings was shown by Patti, featuring new styles of furniture and accessories suitable for differ- ent room setting. She commented on the use of mirrors, lighting and colours to add interest to a room and answered questions about re-decorating. Ruth thanked her on behalf of everyone and present- ed her with a gift. Funeral Home in Wingham. Rev. Victor Jamieson officiated. Inter- ment was in Wingham cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were: Ross Anderson, Paul McKee, Ross Proctor, Garner Nicholson, Gra- ham Anderson and Tom Cameron. Donations to the Kidney Found- ation, University Hospital London are being accepted. The minutes of the previous meeting, the financial statement and correspondence were read by Mrs. Gladys Van Camp and it was agreed to cater to the Co-op Banquet on November 15. The delegate to the Area Convention in London on October 30 and 31 will Ten tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall Wednesday, October 23. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Les Vincent; low lady, Mrs. Ab Cook: novelty lady, Mrs. Pearl Shiell: high man. Stanley Black: be Mrs. Dorothy Coultes. The collection and Pennies for Friendship were taken up and the meeting closed with the Queen and Institute Grace. Lunch was served by Mrs. Audrey Fenton and Mrs. Gladys Van Camp. low man, Mrs. Verena Bone, (playing as a man); novelty man, Wilford Caslick. There will be euchre again this coming Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Ross McEwen dies at age 81 10 tables at Beigrave euchre Congratulations andBest Wishes to THE CITIZEN Elliott Insurance Brokers Blyth Invitation to THE OFFICIAL OPENING of the NEW EMERGENCY WING of the WINGHAM & DISTRICT HOSPITAL You are invited to attend the official. opening of, the new Emergency Wing of the Wingham and District Hospital by THE HONORABLE MURRAY ELSTON Minister of Health — Province of Ontario SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at 2:00 p.m. To all those who so generously made donations to the fund-raising campaign, the hospital extends its sincerest thank you. Refreshments and a tour of the new facilities will follow the official opening.