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Times-Advocate, 1978-02-16, Page 16Times-Advocate, February 16, 1978Page 16 Old quilts on display Wl hears history of post office By MANUEL CURTS At the Sunday morning service in the United Church, the Reverend Harley Moore began a series of Lenten sermons on “The Cross of Christ.” Sunday’s message was uIts Necessity”. During the service Mrs. Earl Steeper and Mrs. Keniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiii' I ADAMS I I Heating & Cooling 1 Heating Systems of All Types INSTALLED, MODERNIZED and MAINTAINED • General Sheet Metal Work • Air Conditioning • Humidifiers • Ventilation | 235-2187 = 1 33 Huron St., East, Exeter ^IHIIIIIIIIIIIItillEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII III How about tomorrow? Make sure now that you’ll have adequate income to enjoy your retirement years. The little you save now on a regular basis will mean a lot when your pay day years are over. Put your savings into a Victoria and Grey Registered Retirement Savings Plan. 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Douglas Woodburn ac­ companied the junior choir with his guitar when they sang, “I’d like to teach the world to sing.” By the way: One of the classes which flunked the tests last year happened this way. “Just think, children” said their Sunday Schhol teacher, “in Africa there are six million square miles where little boys and girls have no Sunday School. Now what should we all strive to save money for?” “To go to Africa!” cried a chorus of cheery voices. If you walk to work, it won't be work to walk. for beef and hogs Phone McGILLIVRAY SPEAKERS — Six winners were named at the recent public speaking contest held at McGillivray Central School. Back, left Mary Ann Parkinson, Catherine Lynn and Janet Gilmour. Front, Cheryl Lynn, Brenda Bullock and David Lee. T-A photo Safety skit to feature Granton club program By MRS. E. SUMMERS GRANTON The first meeting of the Granton 4-H Club “Focus on Living” was held at the home of leader Mrs. Jack Noon, Thursday. Mrs. Noon opened the meeting with the 4-H Pledge, then welcomed a new member Cathy Riddell. Officers elected for this club were President Dianne Cook, vice-president, Anne Garrett. There will be a rotating secretary. Dianne Garret filled the office for this meeting. Leader Mrs. Robt. Garrett asked for suggestions for a name for the club and a design for the book cover. Following the business session roll call was an­ swered by telling “what 4-H means to me,” and there was a discussion on what was heeded for the record book, and the order of the first few pages. This club will put on a skit entitled “Safety, it depends on you” for Achivement Day. The four leafed clover, symbol of the 4-H movement i was discussed, and the meaning of the 4 H’s, Heart, Head, Health and Hands. Both leaders conducted a short study on Emotional Health, such as facing reality, adopting a change, controling anxiety, giving of yourself, considering others and learning to care. To insure that the girls knew what each of these emotions were, magazines were passed to them in order that they (Juniors) could pick out pictures that made them feel happy, and the seniors looked for some to put in their personal en­ velopes. The meeting closed with the 4-H motto. Explorer news The Granton Explorers made peanut butter cookies at their meeting Tuesday afternoon at the United Church and according to leader Mrs. Martin Van- derminnen, turned out just great. Mellissa Harding was awarded her Blue Star and Let us show you how to get the most from your beef or pork Christine Currah her second Red Star. Church news At St. Thomas Anglican Church Rev. Mary Mills conducted the morning worship, and in her sermon, spoke of the Bible as a drama with God as the chief character, in the play, dealing with the Acts of God past, present and future. This referred to the background of the book of Revelations. This was revealed by God to Jesus, so that He could tell His ser­ vants about the things which are now to take place very soon. Flowers were placed in the church from the funeral of the late Harold Wallis by his family. Mention was made of the St. Thomas 50th anniversary which will be celebrated June 18. St. Thomas Vestry meeting The following church of­ ficers were appointed. Rector’s Warden, James Hodgins, People’s Warden, Richard Acres; Lay Delegate to Synod Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins; Sub. Delegate, Mrs. Percy Hodgins; Vestry Clerk, Mrs. Fred Crouch. The Board of Managers, Mrs. Laverne Morley, Mrs. R. A. Carson, Mrs. F. Crouch, Mrs. P. Hodgins, Mrs. Clarence Lewis, Mrs. David Haywood, Mrs. Kenneth Hoar, Mrs. Donald Roloson, Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and Derwin Beatson. Treasurer, Mrs. L. Morley. Audutors Derwin Beatson and Percy Hodgins. United Church At the United Church Rev. Elwood Morden conducted the service on Sunday morning February 9 and continuing with his sermon series on the characteristic’s of a Christian, spoke on “Generosity”. A Lenten message in the Bulletin, Lent calls to memory our Lord’s fasting and temptation in the wilderness. We observe it as a time of self-discipline, peni tence , prayer, meditation and service. Flowers were placed in the church, two baskets from the funeral of the late Harold Wallis and two mum plants in membory of Mrs. Jean Tuttle by Mr, & Mrs. Jim Dickenson. Unit 3 U.C.W. meet Unit 3 met at the home of Mrs. Fred Cook on Tuesday evening. In the absence of the leader Mrs. Leroy Bryan, Mrs. Eric Chevoneek presided and opened the meeting with a reading entitled Clouds of Witness, including yours.” Mrs. Fred Cook and Mrs. Elwyn Bryan convened the program, Mrs. Cook read the Aims of the U.C.W. and gave a Meditation on Doing things without a great amount of Prayer. Mrs. Bryan led in a Bible study based on “Guilt”, locating several verses in the Bible to support this topic, and help the discussion which followed. A decision was made to again have the annual bazaar and tea, November 4. There will be a quilting at the church on Thursday, February 23. The hostess was assisted in serving lunch by Mrs. Ken Waugh and Mrs. Doug. Brown, it being Pancake Day, Crepes Suzette were served. Personals Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hardie, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Riddell Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Cook, and Mr. & Mrs. Garfield Nixon have returned home afer enjoying a holiday on the Island of Antiqua. Mr. & Mrs. Austin Hobbs entertained at a family dinner party Sunday evening in honor of their daughter Jean’s birthday, other members of the family at­ tending the party, were the honored guests husband and son Mr. Wm Egan and Dan, Mr, & Mrs. Ron Wilson of London and Mr. & Mrs. Carl Jones and Kim. We are happy to report that Miss Sherry Riddell is now home from hospital and we wish her continued good health. A number of ladies from Court Valentine Canadian Foresters attended the birth­ dayparly of Court Amethyst lady Foresters Lodge in London Tuesday evening. Mrs. Elwood Morden, Mrs. Leroy Bryan, Mrs. Gordon McRobert all members of Granton U.C.W. attended the U.C.W. Middlesex Prebyterial annual meeting at First St. Andrew’s United Church London Thursday February 9 where Dr. George Tuttle United Church Moderator addressed the members and answered questions from the floor. The guest speaker was Rev. Francis Clarke of Metropolitan Church Lon­ don, who spoke on the theme for the meeting “On the Edge of Tomorrow” describing how the stories in the Bible tied in with today, and will influence the future. Get well wishes are ex­ tended to Mrs. Grace Morden who is a patient at the University Hospital, London. I regret the absence of the news last week, the Post Office must have been playing games again. Intended for last week U.C.W. units meet Mrs. Austin Hobbs was the hostess for unit 1 of the Granton U.C.W. Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. GordQn McRobert presiding, Mrs. G. McRobert gave a report on the recent executive meeting, and asked for delegates for the Middlesex annual U.C.W. Presbyterial meeting. The program was convened by Mrs. Elwwod Morden and Mrs. Elmer Summers. Mrs. Morden used the theme Freedom and presented a paper dealing with this topic, taking examples from two different books, this study provoked a stimulating discussion. Mrs. Summers read an article from the Magnate, on the recent study of the Caribbean this was entitled, “The Cash Connection ” and told of the Banks in the Caribbean and especially the operation of Canadian banks in these Islands. Unit 4 Unit 4 met at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Hardie, Wednesday evening with Mrs. Nelson Tate presiding Members were reminded of the Congregational meeting on Sunday, February 5 and the Annual U.C.W. Middlesex Presbyterial meeting at First St. Andrew’s United Church, London on Thursday ’ February 9 when Dr. George Tuttle Moderator of the United will be one of the speakers. The roll call was answered with a verse on Freedom which is the current study. Mrs. Chas. Gowan was in charge of the program and presented a paper on Freedom which resulted in a lengthy discussion. The annual congregational meeting of Granton United Church took place on Sunday afternoon. A minute’s silence and prayer was observed in memory of those members who had passed away during the year, and By Mrs. Art Hodgins Mrs. Arnold Blake was hostess for the February meeting of the Clandeboye Women’s Institute. Following the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart collect, Mrs. Mike Heffernan read the scripture. The roll call - “Name a pair of historical lovers” was answered by 12 members and two visitors. The president, Mrs. Art Hodgins prepared the Tweedsmuir History program in the absence of the convener, Mrs. O’Con­ nor. Mrs. Clarence Carter gave a history on the Clandeboye post office. Mrs. Carter was the post mistress at the time of the Clandeboye post office closed in April 1970. Her father, Maurice Simpson was postmaster for many years before his daughter took over the job. Several quilts were on display, both new and old. One particular quilt drew alot of attention. It was an autograph quilt made in 1923 in Clandeboye and was sold by auction and bought by Ernie Williams. His daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rupert Williams is the proud owner of it now. The Tweedsmuir com­ munity history books as well as several privately owned scrap books were on display so the members spent an hour looking over the treasured stories and pic­ tures of the past. The lunch committee, Mrs. Gerald Lynn and Mrs. Jack Hodgson assisted the hostess with a dessert lunch, which completed the evening, U.C.W. Meets Mrs. Keith Brown opened her home at the Manse in Lucan for the February meeting of the Clandeboye U.C.W. Mrs. Ethel Donaldson presided. Roll call was answered by eight members. Devotions and study book on Jamaica were taken by Mrs. Brown. A thank-you note was read from the Oneida United church to say how they appreciated the white gifts sent at Christmas. Parkhill By MRS. HARRY SHEPPARD Mr. & Mrs. Tony Ansems and family visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Andersen and family in London. Newt and Ella Ray Hayter spent Monday evening with Harvey and Shirley Eagleson. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Charlton, Jim and Wayne, Mr. & Mrs. Don Fuller and Cheri visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Rick Kellestine, Dayle and Darrel, of Essex. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Jones, Exeter spent Saturday with Newt and Ella Ray Hayter. for the family of the late Harold Wallis who passed away Friday. Among items of business discussed, was, that in order that the Trustees and Stewards could work more closely together, it was suggested that the chairman of the Board of Trustees or a representative attend the meetings of stewards Board, and vice versa. I Granton United Church Anniversary will be celebrated Sunday June 25. Next annual congregational meeting will take the form of a Pot Luck supper with the meeting to follow, this will be held in the Church basement January 28,1979 at 6:30 p.m. At St. Thomas Anglican Church Rev. .Mary Mills conducted the service of Morning Prayer on Sunday at 11 a.m. Prior to the vestry meeting Rev. Mills gave a prayer to be used in all families. A.C.W. meet The St. Thomas A.C.W. met at the home of Mrs. Clarence Lewis Wednesday evening. Mrs. Jack Noon presided Rev. Mary Mills led a discussion on the two scripture lessons which were read by Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and Mrs. Jim Hodgins, these dealt with community spirit and modern living. Readings from the living message were given by Mrs. Percy Hodgins entitled “Prayer is returning”, Mrs. C. Lewis read an article on company and Mrs. A. Carson gave a Personals Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Shea on the arrival of their baby son, James, Michael Mathew (Jamie) at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Saturday. Mrs. O’Shea is the former Dianne Walker. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hayden have returned home from a trip to Kentucky. In business, new curtains for the Sunday School room are to be purchased, also two banquets are intheoffing to be catered to. The hostess served lunch and a social time enjoyed, Homemaking Club The Clandeboye 4-H homemaking club met on Saturday in the basement of the United Church. The project is based on the 4-H pledge. Head - put your learning ability to work. Heart - Showing kindness and sympathy. Hands - Being useful and. skillful. Health - Learning how to keep good health. The roll call - One or more quilted article you have at home and describe them, was answered by 12 girls. Each girl worked on a small article, learning’ the art of quilting. Mrs. Jack Hodgson and Mrs. Peter Groenewegen assisted the 4- H leaders Mrs. Ralph Lynn and Mrs. John DeWeerd with the quilting lesson. Persona Is Mr. & Mrs. Wilmer Scott accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Hardy and Mr. & Mrs, Murray Hodgson of Lucan, left on Thursday by air, for a weeks’ holiday in Florida. The W.I. bus trip to the Flower Show in Toronto will take place March 1 instead of March 8. as previously planned. Apparently, the flower show is a week earlier than it usual date. Mr. & Mrs. John Ovens, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Noyes Terry and Tammy and Bonnie Lynn attended the Crippled Children’s weekend held at the Pine Ridge Chalet. Hensall. 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