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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-03-27, Page 13A VARIETY OF FASHIONS — Costumes of interesting and unusual articles featured a fashion show presented Thursday by the Grand Bend WI. From the left are, Elda Adams, Minnie Curts, Clara Hamilton, Susie Devine, Mabel Gill, Lillie Brown and Rosie Grigg. T-A photo Clandeboye district farmers enjoy tours to U.SA. farms Best Interest We represent many Trust Companies. often able to arrange for the hi 'st int in9 offered on Guaranteed nveSt tificates. Guarantqd Trust,Cert#cates erm deposi $100.00 Or more ti4a-sbe left o posit for pet ' to five *ears interes, •nd rir i a guarantd ideal associaticins as well as p •te legal investment for est• funds. All companies repr L ted are members Deposit Insurance C oration. Every deposi up to $20,000. * Subject to c a insured Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. 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Mrs. Kestle introduced the guest speakers Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Legg from the Birr Institute who awakened us to the Tweedsmuir History book and the methods used to compile any history for this book and a question period followed. The cOntest, cities of Canada was won by three ladies and Mary Scott won the draw. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. C. Coughlin, Mrs. P. Groenewegen and Mrs. E.Donaldson. Personals Alan Hill went to Colorado this week on a tour of the area farms. Forty three area farmers left Clandeboye Wednesday morning for Lapeer, Michigan where they toured two dairy farm operations. Eight tables made up of 32 people were playing euchre Wednesday when Mrs. Karl O'Neil, Mrs. Mary Carter and Mrs. R. Hodgins were hostess. Winners were: ladies high, Barb Carter, lone hands, Betty McIntyre; low, Mrs. Evan Hodgins; men's high, Roy Cunningham; lone hands, Clarence Carter; low, Wilmer Scott. By MRS. E. SUMMERS Court Valentine 14861 COF met on Monday March 17 at the Lodge Hall. President Sandra Bern opened court and conducted the business, Donations were voted to the Canadian Red Cross and Bunny Bundle. Plans were discussed on what to have for a court activity project, after a letter was read itemizing many ways to make money. The Bavarian Inn, London was finally decided on as a site for the Sisters Night'Out,This will be a smorgasbord dinner which in- cludes the use of the banquet room, where a program can be enjoyed. What form this will take will be left up to the committee in charge. Eileen Summers of the Canadian Cancer Society gave an informative talk on cancer education. Mrs.Summers said that she had been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend cancer education workshops held in London recently, and wanted to share the knowledge that she had gained, about the progress that was being made against cancer, Pamphlets dealing with all types of cancer were displayed and available to people who wanted them. "We need volunteers," said Mrs. Summers, "we are fighting a war, the enemy is cancer, and to win we must work together, from the research scientist right down to the door to door can- vasser." Canvassers are especially needed in Granton as the Women's ,Institute who sponsor the canvass are mostly older ladies. .If anyone would care to help please phone 225-2522. Receiving coffee spoons for perfect attendance were Florence McRobert, Dorothy Hern, Elsie Dann, Marjorie Mills and Melba St. Denis. Sandra Hern won the bulletin draw, and for a loaf of fruit bread, the lucky numbers were held by Marie Doyle, Elsie Dann and Sandra Hern. UCW Fun night In spite of the unpleasant weather the turn out for Unit 4's Fun Night on Friday March 21 was very gratifying. Mrs. F. Dykes president welcomed the guests, then Mrs. Douglas Brown with Mrs. Elwyn Bryan at the piano led in a sing- song. • George Jarvis virus"-'there` 4, showed comedy films to, amuse young and old. Mrs. Dykes told a humorous story. The remaining time was spent playing euchre, crokinole and bridge. Prize winning ladies for the euchre were; high score Mrs. C. Bowman; lone hands, Mrs. N. Elliott, low score, Mrs. Alex Crockett; and for the men, high score, Jim Hardie; lone hands, Don Hardie; low score, Peter Van Leishout Jr. For crokinole, high, Jim Kelly, low Kim Knapman. The door prize was won by'Mrs. Harold Hardie, Explorers The explorers met on Wed- nesday evening in the church basement. Under the leadership of Mrs. Robt, Harloff and Mrs. Martin Vanderminnen, the girls are very busy making articles and preparing for their Penny Sale. It is to be held in the United Church basement April 19 at 2 p.m. Donations of anything for the sale would be very much appreciated. The proceeds are to go to Bunny Bundle. 4-H Yeasterners On Saturday March 22 the Yeasterners met for their third club meeting at the home of leader Mrs, Jim Hodgins. Fern Mardlin and Lisa Strickland demonstrated how to make hatter breads. This was followed by the members examining the color and texture of 11* bread samples that they had baked the previous week, and evaluating them. The girls were asked to make a note of a number of convenience foods and list five characteristics of batter bread - the roll call for this week was "At what meal do you eat the most bread, and in what form?" There was a discussion on ideas for achievement day, but no plans were finalized. Book covers designed by Sandy Rodgers were completed. After lunching on the buns baked earlier the meeting closed with the 4-H pledge, The next meeting will again be at Mrs. Jim Hodgins home. Scout and Cub news • Scout leaders from Perth county met with the Granton leaders on Wednesday March 19 in the Scout Hall, Plans were made to hold a Camperee on the May 24 weekend on the Scout camp site at Wildwood Park, Plans are underway to have a Cuberee on the same site in June, The date is undecided at present. Church news At the United church Rev. Mary McInally's Palm Sunday message was on acknowledging the Lord. There was a service of con- firmation for Heather and Norman Billyea, Arden Bryan, Bill Garrett, Mrs. Joyce Hut- chinson and Mrs. Nancy Mar- shall. Mrs. Marjorie McColl was received by transfer. Appreciation was given to the pastoral charge for the success of the bean luncheon as a result a substantial sum was realized for world development and relief. Flowers were placed in the church in memory of the late Kenneth Gunning. There will be a service Good Friday at 7:30 p.m. Personals Mr, & Mrs. Warren Gregory have returned to their home after spending the winter in Florida. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Garrett, Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Cook and Mr. & Mrs. Chum Hayden have returned from a vacation in the Barbados. Mrs. Ivan (Marie) Ross is holidaying iniFlorida, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and family were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins, Centralia, Mr. & Mrs, John Blum, Ailsa Craig visited with Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Peckam recently. About 40 people from the Granton area attended the Sweet Adelines Convention at the H. B, Beal secondary school on Saturday evening March 22. Mrs. Pat Harlton had a lead part as soloist in one of the numbers. Duplicate bridge meets The Duplicate Bridge Club met at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Doug Brown on Thursday March 20, there were eight couples. David Burke the instructor taught the players a new convention, the Stayman (1 no trump). Couples winning the highest points down to the lowest were Doreen and Mary McRobert 42; Shirley Bannerman and Willa Harding 381/2 ; Audrey Watt and Betty Rooney 311/2 ; Evelyn and Doug Brown 301/2 ; Ward and Lorna Ellyat 30; Ken Waugh and Elwyn Bryan 281/2 ; Anne Bryan and Susan Waugh 27; Bob and Gery Mcllorum 24. The club will meet again on April 10 Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Frank Langford who passed away March 16. Mixed up mistake A series of errors appeared in last week's Granton news. The T- A inadvertently got some of the paragraphs mixed up, and lead to some confusing reading. We apologize for this error and for any embarrassment it may have caused to those concerned. Ociet oO dui Mrs. Aleina Mooney, RR 2 Ailsa Craig, will celebrate her 88th birthday on Monday, March 31. David Hall, of Clan- deboye, celebrated his 80th birthday early in March. Donations to .chorities Granton Foresters plan activities By MRS. DAVID KESTLE CLANDEBOYE The March meeting of the Clandeboye WI was held at the home of Mrs. Alan Hill. Thirteen members answered the roll call by bringing an item for the Tweedsmuir History files, Mrs. C. Coughlin gave her report on the district directors meeting. The expenses of the 4- leaders were given. Mrs. Arn ADMIRING A CENTREPIECE — A beautiful St. Patrick's Day cen- trepiece greeted visitors Thursday when the Grand Bend Women's Institute played host to other branches in the area. Above, Susie Devine and Kathy Willard admire the decorations. 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