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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-09-25, Page 21• Ladies enjoy bus trip ILDERTON FAIR QUEEN CONTESTANTS — Friday night the 1975 Ilderton Fair Queen will be crowned. The nine lovely contestants are shown above. Back, left, Barbara Filson, Pamela Bice, Carolyn Adams, Don- na Courtis and Lea Sandercott. Front, Anita McGugan, Bonnie Davis, Mary tinders and Chris Corcoran. T-A photo Woodham, Kirkton churches plan centennial celebrations Friday & Saturday Night * * Saturday, Sept. 27 Special Guest Organist "The Eastern Trade Winds" OPEN DAILY DINNERS Mon. to Fri. and Sun. 5:00 to 7:00 Sat. 5:00 to 8:00 BREAKFAST Weekdays 7:30 a.m. - Noon Sat. & Sun. 8:00 a.m. to Noon LUNCH Every Day 12.00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. You Are Always Welcome! Dining Room Licensed Under LLBO HEATED POOL Sept. 29 to Oct. 4 "Pete Duval" 1001 Songs'for your entertainment DASH WOOD HOTEL Minister in hospital G ranton 'Friendly Neighbors' commence activities By MRS. E. SUMMERS GRANTON A small get-together was en- joyed by the new Friendly Neigh- bors Club on Friday afternoon, Cards, crokinole and shuf- fleboard were played, topped off with tea and cookies. An official opening of this new club will take place at a later date. With a New Horizon grant, the Scout Hall has been fixed up, recreation equipment purchased, and furniture such as tables and, chairs bought, Women's Institute Mrs. Clarence Lewis was hostess to the Granton W.I on By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS Dr. George Goth, the retired minister of Metropolitan United Church in London, will be the guest speaker this week at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre. Dr. Goth and the Sellwoods, a Ladies meet at Brinsley By GORDON MORLEY Wednesday evening the UCW met in the church basement. The call to. worship and prayer was given by Mrs. William Fenton followed by the singing of hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers". Mrs. Fenton read the scripture reading. Mrs. Dyck gave a poem "Love rules". A reading "When Sunday was Sunday" was given by Mrs. Jack Hodgson. Mrs. Fenton gave a reading on a "House is for our Protection.". The Ladies Guild of St. Mary's church held their meeting Wednesday evening. Mrs. Jack Morgan and Mrs. Gerald Wright took the worship hour. One of the items of business was the up- coming bazaar to be held on November 19. Personals Mrs. George Prest and Cindy attended a plaque and planter party at Katie Bender's last week. Best wishes are extended to Mr. & Mrs. Glen Thompson (nee Jean Coyne) who were married, Saturday, Anniversary service at Brin- sley United Church will be held Sunday, September 28 at 11.00 a.m. with Rev. Harltey Moore of Grand Bend as minister. Music by the Jolly J's of London. Mrs. George Prest sold tickets on an afghan for aproject for the residents of the Chateau Gar- dens. Mrs. Earl Lewis and Judy Thompson spent a few days with Mrs, Reta Gibbard and daughter of Ancaster, Tuesday evening. A donation was voted to the 411 Club, and a decision made to canvass for the C.N.I.B. Delegates were chosen to at- tend the Area Convention at St, Thomas in October. Program conveners were Mrs. E. Sum- mers and Mrs. J. De Brabandere. Their topic was Citizenship and World Affairs. Mrs. De Brabandere gave an interesting, talk on her native country Belgium, illustrated with photographs. Mrs. Summers read an article that had appeared in the Free Press relating to the preparations that are being made by a group in Britain calling themselves the Civil Assistance. gospel singing group, are to take part in a day of activities planned by the United Churches in Kirkton and Woodham to mark the fiftieth Anniversary of the United Church of Canada. A worship service is scheduled for 11 a.m., followed by a lunch and a musical program at two o'clock. Then the focus of at- tention will shift to the Woodham church where a new sign board, a fiftieth anniversary project, is to be dedicated. Many former members of Kirkton and Woodharn churches are expected to attend as well as people from area churches. Personals Sunday September 14 the Masonic members gathered in a Elect officers at Saintsbury By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee visited their cousins, Mr. & Mrs. Don Maguire. Mr. Gote Wennerstrom spent Sunday with Mr. &• Mrs. Heber Davis and attended the Harvest Thanksgiving service at St. Thomas Church Granton. Mrs. Ron Carroll also attended the service. The Lucan No. 3 4-H club met on Wednesday evening Sep- tember 17 for the first fall meeting at the home of Mrs. D. O'Neill, Lucan. The girls were discussing the many aspect of personal development which included grooming, posture, and poise, also the care and storage of clothing and personal possessions. Following the subject matter they elected officers for the present season, president Pam Powell with vice president Marylou Tindall, Secretaries are Penny Hodgins and Michele Dolan, press reporter is Nancy Tindall. This year Mrs. D O'Neill is club leader, assisted by Mrs. J. Straatman of Lucan. who are prepared to act if the government collapses or in the event of a general strike. The program concluded with an "International Contest" won by Mrs. George Wilson and an account by Mrs. Summers on the progress being made in research against cancer. Court Valentine Court Valentine Ladies Lodge resumed their meetings after the summer recess on Monday evening in the Forester's Hall. The sisters were in favour of catering to the Firemen's Banquet on the last Saturday in November. Delegates were body at Kirkton United Church. Ray Paynter read the scripture. Rev. Dawson delivered the sermon "Gaining a Name". The children's story was entitled "My Hero." Mr. Bill Elliott of Toronto is holidaying with his father, Rev. T. Elliott and visiting his mother who is a patient in Stratford General Hospital. The Anglican Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Ha Blackler, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Garth ,Blackler presided for the meeting. The Scripture passage was read by Mrs. Gerald Paul. The bazaar date was set for Saturday November 8. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Robinson attended convocation at Mohawk College Hamilton on Saturday September 20 where their son David graduated as a Registered Nurse. Several from St. Paul's Church, Kirkton attended Har- vest Thanksgiving services at St. Thomas Granton Sunday mor- ning. chosen to attend .the General Assembly at St. Catharines In November, They are Mrs. Jack Youngson, District Deputy Elect; Mrs. Larry Hern, President, Court Valentine; Mrs, Murph Doyle, Mrs. Gerald Hern and Mrs, Peggy Wilson. A new project by the South Western Ontario. General Assembly is the donation of chairlifts for vans to transport parapalegic patients. Granton ladies enjoy bus trip A number of ladies from the Granton area joined Prospect Hill Woman's Institute's bus trip to Toronto on Monday. It included a cruise on Lake Ontario and visits to the new Toronto Zoo and Casa Loma, 4H news The third meeting of the Granton 4H Club, "Taking a Look at Yourself" took place at the home of Mrs. Micheal O'Shea. Roll Call was answered by a "Grooming basic that I learned." An extra activity meeting is planned for Friday evening September 26 at the home of Mrs. Joe French when the guest speaker will be a beauty coun- sellor. It was decided to name the book cover "Les Belle Femmes." Members were asked to look for a cover design as homework, Discussions took place dealing with the topic "A place for everything" led by Mrs. O'Shea. Mrs. French was responsible for educating the members in practical work and how to find their maximum and comfort reach for the height of shelves. Exp lorernews Granton United Church Explorers will be starting their fall meetings on Wednesday, October 1 at 7 p.m. Girls from grades 4 to 6 are welcome. Leaders are Mrs. Corrie Van- derminnen and Mrs. Susan Waugh. Church news The service of Harvest Thanksgiving was observed at St, Thomas Anglican Church on Sunday morning. The celebration of Holy Communion was con- ducted by the Rev. George Knight of the Caribbean, assisted by the Rev, Mary A. Mills. Rev. Knight gave a description of his own country, the Bar- bados, and spoke briefly on the gifts of harvest that comes from God, and God alone, Church services will be withdrawn at Granton on Sunday, September 28, it being the day of the Harvest Anniversary services at Saint- sbury Anglican Church at 11 a.m, with the Rev. Mary A. Mills. Owing to the illness of Rev. Mary Mclnally who is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Miss Mabel Brando and Miss Joy Vicary, both missionaries from Trinidad , conducted the morning service at the United Church on Sunday. Miss Vicary led in worship and gave the children's story entitled "A treasure hunt in Trinidad," Miss Brando read the scripture lesson and delivered the message "That we all might be one," She said the Lord has made us all one family, no matter what color, or denornination,we are one in spirit, brothers and sisters. The ladies and Rev, & Mrs. Kittley were guests of Rev. Mclnally. Unfortunately the hostess could not be present owing to a hurried trip to hospital where she is recovering from a heart attack. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Cub news The Granton Cub Pack with their leaders are looking forward to joining the Kitchener Cubs at the Eaverton Grey Owl Camp near Acton, Ontario this coming week. Granton couple celebrate At the Woodham-Kirkton Community Centre on Friday, September 19, friends and relations attended a reception and dance in honour of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Harlton on the oc- casion of their fortieth wedding anniverSary. About 275 people from Granton and vicinity, London, Stratford, St. Thomas, Lion's Head, Dutton, Forest and St. Marys, and other points, danced to the music of the "Silvertones" and afterwards enjoyed a smorgasbord lunch. Personals We are happy to report that Harold (Hoddy) Hodgson, Newton Gunning and Jack Noon are home from hospital, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Harlton returned on Wednesday from a trip to Vancouver and White Rock, B.C. On the way, it in- cluded visits to Prospect Heights, Illinois, where Miss Winnie Harlton is attending a Literary Crusades School. They visited friends around Windfield, Iowa. From Calgary they flew to Vancouver, staying a few days with George and Agnes Harlton. They spent a few days with the Gordon Marks in Winnipeg. Mr, & Mrs. Howard Hodgins, Chris and Sylvia of Ilderton and Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Harlton at- tended the Harvest Thanksgiving services at the Anglican Church and were dinner guests of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and family. Rev, Mary Mclnally and Mrs. Lois Herbert attended the general survey of the Bible course at Fanshawe College last Thursday evening, the first in a series of twelve. Keith Summerstof Toronto was home for the weekend with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Summers. Your correspondent will be away for a while and is grateful to Mrs, Willa Harding former Granton news correspondent for taking over in her absence. DOMINION HOTEL ZURICH 236-4371 KITTENS WIN CHAMPIONSHIP — The Lucan Kittens won the South Middlesex ladies softball cham- pionship recently with a victory over Delaware. Back left, coach Bruce Parnall, Marie Nickles, Chris Cornish, Joanne Boland, Marian Roden, Donna Parnall, Sherry Riddell, Roland Carty and coach Carl Nickles. Front, Sherry Lightfoot, Janet Ankers, Aletha Carty, Barbara Parnall, Sharon Young, Nancy Ogg and Heather Smith. Missing was Sharon Mardlin. T-A photo Green Forest Motor Hotel YOUR HOSTS "PETE" and "CAROLE" DEITZ HIGHWAY 21 — GRAND BEND Monday to Thursday — 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday — 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Sunday — 4:00 p,m, to 8;00 p.m. BOOGIE PARLOUR GRAND BEND Saturday Night "Marty and the Sheiks" Saturday night is New Years Eve at Kelly's * * * * Closing September 30 Thanks for a great season See you April 1 KELLY'S Boogie at the Beach Club Albatross Huron Industrial Park Phone 228-6733 OTEL ENSALL \\\1, MUSIC STARTS AT 8:30 P.M. - DRESS REGULATIONS FRI. AND SAT. EVENINGS • Fri. & Sat. 5 to 9:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 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