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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-12-13, Page 23NEW BROWNIES AT HURON PARK — A group of Brownies were enrolled by the Huron Park Brownie Pack Thursday night. Shown above peeking into the new world of Brownies are from the left, Leigh Bar- Thames Road UCW Elect new slate of officers nard, Annette Van Vleet, Jennifer Rock, Terry Coderre, Nancy Koehler, Tracey Rock, Karen Borden, Debbie Riley and Sharon Beer. Lower Interest Rates NOW, AVAILABLE ON 1 st and 2nd Mortgages anywhere in Ontario on RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL and FARM PROPERTIES Interim financing on new construction or land development REPRESENTATIVES IN YOUR AREA-PHONE SAFE z4 INVESTMENTS & CONSULTANTS LTD. AREA CODE 519-744-6535 COLLECT WE BUY EXISTING MORTGAGES FOR INSTANT CASH 41?,tect:?:1,tt:r.4.4 r !,,# CNA r.17 G5 trf,44 (1: fs q,s1 t:f VT a ?A WAti4TAVV4 ig44%tWA:0 AgTOMSFAin rr :a $5.00 iT io.c tilV&c:?:tivAVAI•czNit 1.4itTilialg!gcqgcc:%14119grcqgcs:?ifcc:Ki-itiLt An /deal Gift . . . 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WArriZti*VAWS4 4.Y 41.2P 41P 4.7P 4L7A 4.7P 4.7A HOTSON HARDWARE GRAND BEND HIGHWAY 21 NORTH Nougmcomursi*VmmOtigeCOM.COMIC01314111434,... Enjoy mushrooms found in December By MANUEL CURTS G E ENWAY Mr. & Mrs. George Gollen enjoyed a delicious meal of mushrooms found on their farm last week and this is December! Mr. & Mrs. John Steeper at- tended the London Symphony Hold concert at Brinsley By GORDON M0Fi LEY After the church service Sunday, the congregation sat down to a turkey and ham dinner served by the ladies. The younger girls and boys of the nursery and primary classes took part in a Sunday School concert which everyone enjoyed. Santa came at the close of the program and distributed the presents from under the Christmas tree, Mr. & Mrs. George Wilkinson, Exeter, visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Morley. Marilyn Luther visited over the week-end with Cindy Prest. The UCW were invited to Mrs. Pickering's home Wednesday evening for their December meeting, Brinsley U,C.W. were invited to a smorgasbord dinner last week at St, Mary's Church, Brinsley. Social evening was enjoyed consisting, of Mrs. Corbett showing slides of their trip to the Canary Islands. Mrs. McLeish and daughter of Hamilton, and Mrs. Snelgrove, Exeter, visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Thompson. Orchestra and Four Counties Choir Concert at Alumni Hall Wednesday evening. Their son, Bill, is a member of the choir, Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Clare Woodburn upon the birth of a son. Members of the United Church Sunday School are busy prac- ticing for their Christmas program, to be held December 19, Byron Brown, Toronto, visited with his brother and sister-in- law, Mr. & Mrs. Ross Brown, and with other relatives, Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. Eric Brown Lon- don, were Saturday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Ken Larmer. Lillian Ulens visited one day recently with her aunt, Mrs. Lillie Matthews, a resident of the McCormick Home, London, who is in her 98th year, and enjoying good health, Mr. & Mrs. Russell Brown visited Sunday with Mr, & Mrs. Gordon Wilson, Thedford. By the way: The average woman is one who can stay on the phone longer than on a diet. At a dance the young lady had just been introduced to her partner. By way of conversa- tion, she said, as they waltzed around the ballroom floor: "Who is that terribly ugly man sitting over there?" Her partner looked at the man she indicated. "Why that's my brother!" he exclaimed. "Oh, you must excuse me," said the lady, in embarrass- ment, and added apologetically, "I really hadn't noticed the resemblance." By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD United Church Women Officers for 1974, were elected as follows: past president; Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne; president, Mrs. Lee Webber; first vice president, Mrs. Edwin Miller; second vice president, Mrs. Glen Stewart; secretary, Mrs. Ross Hodgert; asst, Secretary, Mrs, William Rohde; treasurer, Mrs. Bev Alexander. Group leaders: Mrs. Floyd Stewart, Mrs. Jack Duncan, Miss Doris Elford Mrs. Reg Hodgert, Mrs. Bev Morgan, Mrs, Lloyd Ballantyne. Fiance committee; - Mrs. Bev Alexander, Mrs. Ken Duncan; Christian Citizenship Sec'y, Mrs. Mac Hodgert; community friendship sec'y; Mrs. Harold Rowe; literature & supply sec'y, Mrs, William Snow, stewardship & recruiting Sec'y; Mrs. Ken Duncan; Christian education committee, Mrs. Ken Duncan, Mrs. Wes Reid, Auditors, Mrs. Donald Bray and Mrs. Barry Jeffery; pianist, Mrs. William Rohde; ass't pianist, Mrs. Ray Cann; press reporter, Mrs. William Rohde; card secretary, Mrs. Donald Bray. Nominating committee, Mrs. Donald Kernick, Mrs. Lorne Ballantyne and Mrs. Howard Cunnington; manse committee, three senior group leaders. United Church Wonien. The Christmas meeting of the United Church Women 'was held at the manse Thursday evening with 33 present. Mrs. Bev Morgan conducted a Christmas devotion • Mrs. Fleming Simpson read different 'Christmas passages from the Bible with Mrs. Morgan reading between, and the singing of Christmas carols. A skit, The Angels Point of View with Mrs. Bev Morgan, Mrs. Archie Etherington and Mrs. William Rowcliffe was presented. Mrs. Morgan closed the worship service with a prayer and a poem. Mrs. Ballantyne then con- ducted the business. Roll call was answered by a Christmas wish. Cards of thanks were read. The meetings for next year have been changed to Monday evenings from Thursday evenings. The groups have. also been changed, and will be called the U's, the C's, and the W's. The secret pal gifts were ex- changed. Mrs. Robinson served lunch along with Group Ballantyne thanked Mrs, Robinson for having the meeting in her home, C.G.I.T. Program. Friday evening Mrs. Barry Robinson was chairlady for their program, Christmas Capers. Different Commercials were given by girls taking part which were very humorous. Piano solos were given by Brenda Ballantyne, Elaine Pym and Lori Lynn Stewart, and piano duets by Elaine Pym and Lori Lynn Stewart. A skit, Summer memories was enjoyed. Donna Stewart gave a reading and Mrs. Robinson led in Christmas singing with Mrs. By TOM LESSARD Santa Claus is coming to Huron Park December 16, at 6:30 p.m. He'll be touring the park with his helpers, passing out bags of goodies to all his little friends. For those of you who were not at home when the fire fighters made their canvass to determine the number of children, do not worry, there'll be enough for all. Chief Robichaud is making arrangements with Santa to bring extras, even for those on Algonquin with the mumps. Sunday afternoon prior to the Santa parade the firemen will give their children the chance to meet the old fellow at the fire hall. North Star Keeping in the Christmas spirit, things are happening: The North Star employees led by Gerry Cole held their annual Christmas party at the Exeter Legion Friday evening. An en- joyable time was had by all, Dashwood Industries The Dashwood Industries folk greeted each other in yuletide spirit at a party Saturday at the recreational center. Hall Lamp Not to be outdone, and still with tomessmaiwkwasomas Custom Slaughtering and Processing To Individual Requirements Cattle and Hogs are Government Inspected in our Modern Abattoir for Your Protection. Specializing in Hickory Smoked Hams and Bacon SLAUGHTERING ON MONDAY ONLY All Processing Guaranteed LOCKERS FOR RENT By Month or Year EXETER FROZEN FOODS Phone 235.0400 zo..rXt.„ Howard Pym at the piano. A play, The Origin of Silent Night, was well received. After the program everyone went to the basement where a bazaar table filled with many gifts and baking and candy were sold. Lunch was then served by the C.G,I.T, girls and their leaders, Mrs. Edward Johns, Mrs. Larry Lynn and Mrs. Glen Stewart. C.G.I,T. Vesper Service Around 100 people attended the C.G.I.T. vesper Service in the church basement Sunday evening. The title was Because Of A Life. Christmas devotions were given by a number of the girls while the remainder of the members were in the choir. Mrs. Reg Hodgert was the organist for the program. The Sunday School concert is December 14 at 8 p.m. White Gift Service The White Gift Service was a combined service Sunday morning. The Theme for the service was, Love Lived —'73. Donald Kernick superintendent of the Sunday School was in charge of the service. Scripture readers were Diane Hodgert, Lee Hodgert, and Michael Stewart. A play, The Story of White the festive spirit, Hall Lamp employees will hold their Christmas party December 15 at the recreational Center. The management will shed their tears over a last supper on the same night at the Crediton community hall. Employees of Hall Lamp thank Scott McNair, Frank Dubarry, and Rod Hepburn for their ef- forts, as outsiders, on the picket lines, helping try and stop the closure of the industry. Dunline Santa was kept busy as Dunline held their party December 8 at the Centralia Community Center. Lucky that Santa gets around so fast! Can you imagine anyone wanting to miss the holiday season in Canada? Well one of our Minor Hockey Members of good standing, and a money maker, is off with her children on an extended holiday to visit her folks. in New Zealand. From all your neighbours, friends, hockey pool ticket buyers and sellers, the happiest of holidays and a safe journey Marg. Cubs Akela and his helpers were invested last week, As the big wolf, Ron Riley, was considered the best to lead the pack. He's doing a fine job. As pack leaders, Linda Riley, Cris Somman, Sharron Sutherland and Larry Savage we're given the op- portunity to train the boys into leading citizens. This week all available cubs will be invested into the pack. In conjunction with the tight minor hockey schedule, begin- ning January 8, Cubs will be held Tuesday nights instead of Mondays. December 17, a Christmas party is to be celebrated at the cub pack (recreational center) and an exchange of gifts will be part of the festivities. Figure Skating Club The Huron Park figure skating club is an important pert of the community, and in the near future, it will be in need of sup- port if it is not helped shortly in some Way, The club is a small but important part of the organization of a Park of this size. Any suggestions or con- tributions will be apreciated by either Mrs. Condor or Mrs. Schell who both live on Algonquin Drive. Huron Park correspondent's phone number is 228-6956 news for the column is always welcome. Gifts, was given by Sylvia Stewart, Sandra Stewart Bar- bara Miller, Laurel Hodgert, Ron Stewart, Rob Stewart, Diane Hodgert, Janice Stewart,Murray Stewart. The choir sang a number and members of the congregation presented a gift of money at the front of the church for the white gift service. Birthday Party Mr. & Mrs. James Murray, London, entertained relatives, Friday evening, at their home in honor of their grandmother Mrs. William Elford's birthday, Those attending were Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Elford and Michael, Elimville, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bray, Robert, Janet and Ruth, Mrs. William Elford, Ronald and Doris, Personals Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Jeffery, Alan and Connie were Sunday guests with Mr. & 'Mrs. Chas Jeffery. The occasion being Mrs. Chas Jeffery's birthday. The executive of the United Church Women held their meeting to plan programs for 1974 at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne, Monday evening. Miss Doris Elford and Mrs. William Rohde attended the Christmas meeting of the Kirkton Horticulture Society at Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre Tuesday evening. Group III of the U.C.W. under the leadership of Mrs. John Pym and Mrs. Bev Morgan catered to the council banquet in the church basement Friday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Miller at- tended the Canning Crop Growers Convention at Hamilton Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Tim es-Advocate, December 13, 1974 Page 3 27 true Wee4 DO NOT BE DISAPPOINTED PLACE ORDERS EARLY FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS OCCASIONS Serve Turkey FRESH OR FROZEN AVAILABLE 10 lbs. and up Roder Turkey Farms Ltd. Arkona, Ont. 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