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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-07-21, Page 22BUSY AT BIBLE SCHOOL — The youngest students at the Crediton Vacation Bible School Monday morning were very interested in the first craft session, Above, teacher Monique Fulcher assists Bonnie Mills, Connie Russell, Tod McAdam and Sheri Twynstra. T-A photo • Warehouse Furniture and Appliances Unlimited (New & Used) • Antiques & Things Main St. 235-1964 By KATHY COOPER LIMVILLE The Elimville Women's Institute held their July meeting last Wednesday evening. The president Mrs. Murray Coward opened the meeting with the ode and collect. A donation was given to the South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter, It was announced the draw for the quilt would be made October 22 with the proceeds going to the Kirkton-Woodhatn swimming pool, Mrs. Howard Pym offered to look after the craft item for the fall convention. It was reported Mrs. Dan Coward and her committee had everything planned for the birthday party at Huronview in August. The Institute will attend the playhouse at Grand Bend August 10. The bus trip to Stoney Creek was changed to October 4. Mrs, Elson Lynn and Mrs. Emerson Penhale reported on the 80th anniversary of the Women's Institute in Kitchener that day. The meeting was turned over to the Tweedsmuir History com- mittee with Mrs. Theron Creery in charge. A sing song opened this part of the meeting, Mrs, Marjorie Herdman reported on the motto "History, a mirror of the past, a guide and inspiration for the present and future". Mrs. Horace De'bridge read a poem "Canada United". Miss Ruth Skinner read a poem "Country Store" and gave a short history of the Elimville store, Mrs. Freeman Horne played several musical numbers on the piano. The roll call "A written response to a present or past owner of a business in Usborne Township - to be added to our Tweedsmuir History book was answered prior to the business. The members enjoyed looking at the several history books and scrap books on display. A social hour and lunch followed. Personals The Elimville store which has been closed for several years opened its door for business last week. Mrs. Murray Coward has returned home from the hospital recently. Mrs. Jackson Woods of London called on friends in the village on Tuesday. Miss Barb and Master Brad Skinner returned home Saturday after spending a week with Mr, & Mrs, Jim Wilkinson and family of Wheatly. Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gower at- tended the wedding of Mr. S; Mrs. Robert Riley of Woodstock on Friday. Several from the community attended the wedding reception of Mr. & Mrs, Gary Skinner on CLANDEBOYE Mr. & Mrs. Lionel Shipley, Ottawa took in the Harrison reunion and are visiting this week with Lyle and Jean Lee and Wilmer and Mary Scott. Kevin Carter is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital where he underwent surgery on Tuesday. Several from the area took in the Centennial Parade and celebrations at Denfield on the weekend. The Clandeboye Hillbillies started for the parade on Saturday but developed car problems so had to withdraw. Saturday evening at the Kirkton Woodham Community Centre. Mrs. Don Willcox, Timothy and Tracy of Kitchener spent a few days with Mr. & Mrs. Bill Routly who returned to Kitchener with her. On Saturday Bill attended the Blue Jays ball game in Toronto with Don and boys. On Lucan Fair is coming soon, Clarence, so better get Lizzie some Geritol. Nancy and Sam Taylor and Mary arrived on Saturday from Swift Current, Saskatchewan for a surprise visit with the Wilmer Scott family. Mrs. John Brownlee, Pamela and Susan, Gra venhurst returned home on Sunday after spending the past week with Mrs. 'Viola Carter. Over 100 attended the Harrison Family Reunion held at the Lions Park, Lucan, Sunday. Relatives came from Swift Current, .Saskatchewan; Phoenix, Arizona; Ottawa, Oshawa, Ridgeway, London, Hensall, Centralia, Arva, Ailsa Craig, Lucan and Clandeboye. A shower in honour of Miss Karen Darling was held Monday evening at the Clandeboye United Church, A Bingo contest was conducted by Irene Lynn and Marion Thompson and a reading was given by Lucille Blake. Hazel Williams made a presentation of a coffee maker, slow cooker, bread box and a cushion to Karen from the community. She received several other gifts as well. Karen thanked everyone for the lovely gifts and lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. HODGINS REUNION The Hodgins at "Shadyside Farm" were hosts for a "Hodgins" family reunion Sunday. Guests included Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Hodgins, Peter- borough,- Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Ainslie, Mr. & Mrs. David Ain- slie, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Smith and Meg, St. Marys, Mr. & Mrs. Murray Hodgins, Mr. & Mrs. Murray Hodgson and Heather, Sunday all visited with Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Sinclair in London and also attended the Routly reunion at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John Hogg also of London. Mrs. Stanley Peters returned home after spending several weeks at the Shamrock Marina and Trailer Park. Lucan, Brian and Jane Belore, Fiamboro, Karen Hodgson', Toronto, Dan Toner and Mr. & Mrs. Emerson Hodgins, London, Mr. & Mrs, Wayne Hodgins and Neila, London Township, Laura and Peter McLean, 12th Lobo and Bryden Taylor of Grand Bend. AT CONVENTION Mrs. Art Hodgins, President of the Clandeboye Women's Institute attended the 80th Anniversary celebrations of the Founding of Women's Institute, Wednesday, July 13, held at Bingeman Park, Kitchener. A buffet dinner was enjoyed by over 1300 members. Mrs. Herb Maluske of Chesley, President of The Federated Women's Institutes of.'Ontario was Mistress of Ceremonies. The special cake, was cut by Mrs. Gordon Conant, Oshawa, who as a very small child at- tended the first meeting with her mother at Stoney Creek, when the W,I, was formed. Guest speaker was Mrs. Lyndsay Hackett-Pain, of England, Honourary Treasurer of the A.C.W.W. She gave a most interesting talk about her various activities over the years in Institute work and especially mentioned the good, accomplished by the "Pennies for Friendship" that in 1977 amounted 120,000 and that 80 percent came from Ontario. Guest soloist was -Mrs. Marianne Trifunovich who sang many beautiful numbers such as I Believe, Climb every Mountain, Eidleweis, Amazing Grace and several others. The theme of the Anniversary Party was "W.I. Shows How an Idea Grows." QUILTING FOR POOL — The Elimville Quilters are just completing a quilt which will be the big prize in an upcoming draw. All proceeds will go to the Kirkton-Woodham swimming pool fund.The quilters are from the left, Thelma Scharder, Olga Hern, Verla Allen, Marie Brock, Judy Johns, Shirley Prance, Marion Skinner and Sherri Seldon. Tickets are available from Judy Johns, Elimville; Jean Lynn, Winchelsea and Wanda Robin- son, Kirkton and from area school children. Prizes for the sellers are donated by Lloyd Hern, Exeter and the Elimville Quilters. T-A photo 4 • a Dave Parsons is pleased to announce the opening of Elimville General Store. He is looking forward to meeting and serving' area residents with groceries and related items. WATCH FOR OUR GRAND OPENING SPECIALS ° AUGUST 2 - 6 Pass 2 Times-Advocate, July 21, 1977 Elimville WI relate township histor y Shower bride at Clandeboye, hear report of WI session /11P tip e , OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 - 11, SATURDAY 8 - 6 SHOP AT WHITING'S WAREHOUSE NOW AND GET IN ON OUR REAL GREAT BARGAINS Our store is overstocked and room must be made for new shipments of fine furniture scheduled to arrive any day. Our loss is your gain as prices have been cut from 5 to 50 % of the manufacturer's suggested selling price. Why pay more when you can get your home furnishings and appliances at Whiting's? FURNITURE - APPLIANCES CARPETING ALL DRASTICALLY REDUCED HURRY - SALE THURS., FRI. & SAT. 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