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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-01-08, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1986. PAGE 15. UCW holds first meeting .4y Holiday visitors in Walton area Christmas Day guests with Viola Traviss were her daughter Linda and Roy Gingerich, Andrea and Lisa, RR 1, Walton; Nelson and Maxine Marks and Blaine, Wal- ton; Brian and Sharon Pryce and family of Winthrop. Mrs. Isabelle Shortreed visited over Christmas her daughter Louise and Bill Smith and other relatives in Mitchell returning home on Boxing Day. Mrs. Margaret Michelle of Stouffville visited over New Year's with Mrs. Ruth Thamer. They were dinner guests of Evelyn, Mrs. Holt at Jamestown. On Thursday they visited Mr. and Mrs. Allan Camp- bell, Winthrop and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Henderson at Seaforth. Mrs. Bev Stevenson, Ron and Chris spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stevenson and other members of the family. Mr. Ross Leeming of Seaforth and other members of his family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Steele on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Rolly Achilles had 26 members of their family at their homefortheirdinner on Boxing Day. Jason Thamer of Wheatley visited with Steve Noble, Jr. during the holiday season. Mrs. Viola Kirkby spent Christ- mas with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Kirkby and Paul. On Boxing Day Viola had her family home including Mr. and Mrs. Lester Machan, Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Machan and family of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Allan McCall were supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snell and Harris, Londes- boro on Christmas Day. Christmas Day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Mitchell and Neil were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mitchell and Holly, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mitchell and Robbie RR 3, Walton; Luella and Jack Mitchell, Brussels; Helen Mitchell, Listo- wel; Mr. and Mrs. Don Street, Bluevale. Visiting with Mary Humphries over Christmas were Mr. and Mrs. Fraud charges dismissed A charge of fraud against Alvin George Baker of Bluevale was dismissed at a session of Provincial Court in Listowel Dec. 18. Mr. Baker was arraigned Sept. 11 and a preliminary hearing commenced. At the request of Mr. Baker's lawyer, there was a ban on publication or broadcasting of proceedings during the hearing. Mr. Baker was charged with defrauding the J. H. Keeso and Sons Lumber Company, Wallace Township, by misrepresenting the purchase price of logs. Crown Attorney Douglas Page said he would not be offering further evidence. "The feeling here is that this is a civil matter," he said. Robert Humphries and family of London; Mr. and Mrs. George Kruse, Bayfield; Mr. and Mrs. Stan Stroope and family, Ford- wich. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Perrie, Cranbrook and Will Perrie, Halifax were Christmas guests with Mr. and Mrs. David Perrie. Twenty-two members of the Thamer families met on Christmas Day at the home of John and Kim Thamer of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether and. family were guests on Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holmes and family of Clinton. Boxing Day dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Allan McCall were Barry Currie, Brussels and Bev Stevenson, Ron and Chris of Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Humphries had their family home to celebrate their Christmas on Boxing Day. Andy Smith of Milton spent a couple of days last week of the holidays with his cousin Chris Stevenson. They returned to their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stevenson where Chris stayed until Sunday. Christmas guests with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ryan and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Wey. Relatives of Bonnie Lamble spent over Christmas with her and the girls at the Manse, attending the candlelight service at the church Christmas Eve. Vance Stevenson of Toronto spent last Monday with his cousin Ron Stevenson. Fred, Kay, Dana and Judd came that evening. They visited for an hour on their way to Sanderson's at Wroxeter. Christmas guests with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Searle were Gail Searle, Brampton; Earl and Mary Penn- ington and Jason of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Mitchell spent New Year's at the home of Luella Mitchell, Brussels. Sunday noon luncheon guests with Ruth Thamer were Allan and Betty McCall; Bev Stevenson, Ron and Chris. The U.C.W. held its first meeting of the New Year at the church, Thursday afternoon Jan. 2 with 15 ladies present. Walton I unit was in charge of devotions opening hymn, "Stand- ing at the Portal". Pianist was Edith Wey. Marie Coutts read a poem followed by scripture read- ing from Romans Chapter 5: 1-5. Meditation was, "Leave some things behind." The topic on communications was given by Edith Wey, stressing why we read the Bible. We should understand the Bible; it is the nourishment of the Christian Faith. It is the most important book to read. Marjory Fraser gave a summary of the books of the Bible. All the books number 27. Edith closed with prayer. Business was conducted by the new U.C.W. President Marion Godkin who expressed a few thoughts for the New Year. Marilyn McDonald read minutes. Anyone saving used stamps is to leave them in abox at the church. It was reported 73 families will receive the Observer this year. Leona McDonald gave the finan- cial report. The membership fee was voted to be the same as last year to be taken in at the unit meeting this month. It was moved to have a musical Walton Unit holds supper Walton II unit, U.C.W. mem- bers had a potluck supper at the home of Barb Fritz for their December meeting. Pearl McCall- um and Margaret Bennett were in charge of the supper and the devotions all relating to the Christmas theme. Marilyn McDonald conducted the business and gave out an- nouncements. Cleaning the church lists were given out. It was moved to donate $20 to the Nursing Home in Brussels. Santa arrived and distributed gifts to everyone. 414114,4441,940"0444P#414•44+#4~~4 Use Citizen Classified Ads- Only $2.50 event again this year. It is to be left with the executive to set the date, and to get a speaker to make plans for the Thankoffering. The annual congregational meeting will be held Sunday evening January 19 beginning with a pot luck supper at 6 p.m. Delegates to go to the Huron Perth Presbyterial at Exeter Unit- ed Church on Jan. 27 will be Marion Godkin and Helen Craig representing the general U.C.W; Olene Dennis for Unit I and Karen Hoegy Unit 2. An executive meeting of the U.C.W. will be held on February 5 at 1:30 p. m. 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