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"or all the bountiful blessings of Christmas, let
of the 1975-76
County Council
Friday with 14
1.1-0 are retiring giving
an Aring. The common
of tho)fe remarks was an
ression &found memories of
siyice on/fhe council and a
pro*?JordOntinue an interest in
the affairs of the county.
Reeve of Brussels, and warden
during the past term, John L,
McCuteheon was among those
retiring from council affairs. He
has served on Huron County
Council for six years.
Goderich Reeve Stan Profit is
retiring after four years,
Tuckersmith Reeve Elgin.
Thompson is stepping down after
15 years, John Baker, Reeve of
Hensall, after six years, Harry
Mulvey, Turnberry Reeve, after
four years, Harvey McMichael,
deputy Reeve of Howick, after six
years, Stanley Township Reeve,
Anson McKinley after nine years,
Exeter Reeve Clarence Boyle
after 12 years, T.D. MacMillan,
deputy reeve of Exeter, after two
years.
Also retiring are Harold Lobb,
Reeve of Clinton, Joe Miller,
deputy Reeve of Hay Township,'
Walter McBride, Reeve ofV/
Usborne, William Elston
Morris Township and Robe
Gibson of Howiek,
Grand Bend Women's
Institi to met Thursday afternoon
in t town hall for their
Chris as meeting.
been answ ed the roll call
by a Chris as verse. In the
absence Vpresident, Mrs. Nola
Taylo ho was ill, Mrs. Verna
Lo • , presided.
The Branch directors, Mrs. Bill
Love, Mrs. Vern Ridley and Mrs.
Rosie Grigg were in charge of the
program. Mrs. Love opened by
reading a poem on "Christmas
Holly". Several carols were sung
with Mrs. Lawrence Curts
assisting on the piano.
Mrs. Grigg, introduced guest
speaker, Mrs. John Campbell,
from Church of God. Her topic
was "Christmas is Special". She
told us some of Jesus sayings and
demonstrated with visible ob-
jects.
Bread of life, with a slice of
bread, if any man thirst come
unto me and drink, a glass of
water, light of life, a lighted
Candle, I antthe Rose of Sharon,
with a rose, and the lamb of God
with toy lamb.
Mrs. Ridley read a Bible
Christmas story and Mrs. A.
Hamilton a poem entitled, "The
Birthplace",
Mrs. Love, closed the program
part by reading, "A December
night".
In the business it was decided
to sent money donations to War
Memorial Children's hospital and
the Children's Aid at Goderich.
Mrs. Lovie read a humorous
poem "A trap for Santa Claus",
Lunch hostesses were Mrs. Eva
Bariteau and Mrs. Verna Lovie.
Church happenings
The Sunday School concert was
held at Church of God, Sunday
night, The theme was "Christ-
mas is a Miracle", a continuous
story which involved a newsboy
who had no home, when he was
directed to the home of an inner
city church minister and the
following events. This was based
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an John 3-16.
Pianist for the choir numbers
of the concert was Doug Steckle,
Gifts and candy treats for the
children followed.
Sunday morning at Church of
God, a special Christ birthday,
annual offering presentation, was
taken which goes to missions.
The fourth Advent candle was
lit Sunday morning at the United
Church by Graham Kobe.
Rev. H. Moore's sermon topic
was "Day springs from on high".
The choir anthem was "Bells of
Christmas.
A Christmas eve service will be
held at the United Church at 7:30
p.m. Everyone is invited.
The young teenager group from
the United Church went out
Sunday evening Christmas
carolling. After singing at
several homes they all gathered
at Shelly Meecham's home for
hot chocolate drinks,
Rev. Aubrey Bell of the
Anglican Church officiated,
Sunday evening for the second
annual combination carol ser-
vice, when members from St,
Pauls of Thedford and Grace
Church, Greenway, joined the
members at St, John by the Lake
Anglican Church.
Reading parts were taken by
John Brown, Larry Cole, Eleanor
Russell and Nola Love.
Solo parts were taken by
Beverley Burtch, Willy Purdy,
David Sandilands, Lillian Goulet
and Brenda Dumas.
Personals
Robin and Lawrence MeV
of Southampton spent la -ek
with their grandpare r, &
Mrs. Lawrence Jo ..n.
Miss Brend ye of Ottawa
spent the week end with Mr. &
Mrs. Gerry Love and family. Mr
& Mrs. Cohn Love.joined them all
for dinner on Saturday evening.
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Johnson
were hosts for a pre-Christmas
dinner Sunday. Guests were their
daughters and families, Mr. &
Mrs. Duncan McVittie, Robin and
Lawrence of Southampton; Mr. &
Mrs. Don McArthur and Kevin of
Port Elgin; Beulah Holt and
Melvin Peariso,
The family took turns going to
visit the children's great grand-
mother, Mrs. Mae Holt, who fs a
shut-in at present.
Mr. & Mrs. Colin Love and Mr.
& Mrs. Bill Love attended an
"Open House" gathering Sunday
afternoon for Mr. & Mrs.
Lawrence Topping of Strathroy
on the occasion of their 50th
wedding anniversary. This was
held at the home of the "Top-
ping's" daughter, Mr. & Mrs.
Archie Pedden of R.R. 6,
Strathroy,
Recent visitors with Mrs. Mae
Holt and Beulah and Mr. & Mrs.
Laurence Johnson have been Mr.
& Mrs. Jack Holt, of Gananoque,
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Riddock, of
Corunna, Mrs. Hugh Smith,
Melissa and Johnny of Thedfor
This correspondent has
asked to announce th oiday
hours for the P
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Office.
C= Christmas Day cember 25;
Monday, Dece .er 27; Tuesday,
December 28;' January 1 and
Monday, January 3 the Post
Office will be closed. During this
time there will be no rural mail
delivery, no receipt of mail and
no dispatch of mail.
United Church ladies packed 24
Christmas boxes, Monday, which
were deliVered to friends and
shut-ins.
Uniac wins
council seat
William Uniac will be the third
member of the 1977-78 Grand
Bend council. He was elected as a
councillor at Monday's election
defeating Grand Bend dentist Dr.
Robert Clay.
Uniac polled 139 votes to 51 for
Dr. Clay. Only 190 of the 1,149
eligible voters turned out at the
polls.
Uniac now joins incumbe
councillors Bill Baird and H
Green and reeve Bob S and
deputy-reeve Bob S' on.
At the original omination in
mid-November only Baird and
Green presented their names for
the three council seats and a
second nomination was called.
This time two qualified for the
one position necessitating
Monday's election.
Huron loses
14 mem
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CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS—These students of the Grand Bend public school are proudly dis-
playing the Christmas decorations they made themselves. They are, left to right, front, Debbie
Sawyers, Gi. 2; Cathy Norris, Gr. 3. Second row, Janet Webb, Gr. 4; Kirk Fernald, Gr. 2; Reg
Meecham, Gr. 2 and Ivan Chapdelaine, Gr. 3. Third row, Kelly Mehagan, Gr.,6; Ricky Graham,
Gr. 5; Linda Allister, Gr. 4 and Nancy Southcott, Gr. 4. Back row, Todd Tiedeman, Gr. 6; Laura
Lynn Teevins, Gr. 6; Patty Green, Gr. 5 and Glenda Morenz, Gr. 5. Photo by McKinley
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