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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-02-20, Page 4Gorrie UCW Quilt batts donate At Standard your money never stops working hard ...so that you can. Ask about our high interest Retirement Savings Plan. No management fees. Tax receipts available immediately. STANDARD 237 Josephine St:, Wingham, Ontario/Telephone 357 2022 Offices in: Brampton • Chatham • Essex • Hamilton • Markham • Ottawa • Paris • Perth Picton • Toronto • Walkerton • Willowdale • Windsor • Wingham • Woodstock A Federally Chartered Company,Member Canada, Deposit Insurance Corporation . A62 "". F' t, a AtA4FOW1 Af++,* iwrI1 40 't.,/5 -to* t ' ITN' .•• THE IH1UIWIEL8 Parr, pgsmumor 31, 101V orrie men at conve Correspondent MRS. GEORGE BROWN 335-3424 KNOX W.M.S. Mrs. William A. Smith opened her home on Wednesday evening Febru- ary 13, for the monthly meeting of Knox Presby- terian .Women's Missionary Society. Mrs. David Neilson, a 'tom, President began with the Call to Worship. ivirs. Gordon Moir read the minutes and roll call was answered by a verse containing a word Mercy; and the visitations were noted. Mrs. Smith received the offering, dedicated by Mes. D. Neilson. Mrs. Neilson chose the meditation on the making and meaning of the Book of John. PERSONALS Mr., and Mrs. Earle King of Harriston were dinner guests of Mr, and Mrs. Archie Miller on. Saturday evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Stewart of Bluevale accompanied by Mrs. Burns Stewart of Callender Nursirig The February meeting of Unit #2 of Gorrie United Church Women was held at the home of Mrs, Cecil Grainger on Wednesday afternoon Feb. 13th with the Glenn Golley had a success- ful , year and reported sending $270 to the Presby- terial treasurer. The two groups of the Ladies' Aid have been quite active. Robert .McMurray and 'ohn Jenkins , were. inanimously voted elders to ,he Session. Board. • Three :new members were appointed to' the .Board of Managers, namely: Brian Moffatt. Mrs. 12..1. • -Mc- Murray and Mrs„Wayne Day for a. three year term. All other officials were re- elected with the exception of head usher who now ,is John Jenkins. The - Presbytery- now requires that the congrega- tion pay all utilities defined 1. 4 tables play 14 tables of euchre was played in the Community Hall Wednesday evening. High Lady, Sheila Walker, Low Lady; Daisy Timm, High Man, Fred Porter, Low Man, Robert Perry, Lucky Draw Florence Johnston. Home, Brussels) called on Mr. and Mrs. Earl Under- wood and Mrs, Gordon Underwood on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs, Jack Underwood of Guelph spent last weekend at the same home, Miss Maureen Barlow and Mr. Homer Barlow of Listowel visited Mrs, Vernon Barlow on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Darling and Mr, and Mrs. .Elmer Jeffray of Belmore visited Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell, Recpnt visitors at the same home were Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Smith of Willow: dale and Mrs. Katherine Smith of Lucknow; and Mr. and Mrs. Allan. Halliday of Teeswater. report by Mrs. Delbert Clegg. The treasurer was instructed to invest the balance of funds in a short term bank investment. 'Quilt batts were donated by Mrs. Jas, Alcorn and Mrs., D. Clegg for the several relief quilts to be made for bale in May. A special collection was taken for shut-ins and the Dominion Life Choir presentation was announced "for May 27th in the Gorrie United Church. The worship service prepared by Mrs. Cecil Grainger, and Mrs.. Max Bell was presented by Mrs. Grainger on Christian Stewardship. The roll call, "How I regard Christian Steward- ship: was answered by 14 members. Mrs. Bell closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. John McCutcheon assisted by the hostess served tea and refreshments. Feb. 26 followed by cookies and tea.' Mrs. Harry King discuss- ed advertisement for the Craft Show on April 19. Mrs. Roland Bennett is in charge of the auction sale to beheld May 31. All members are asked for donations. Mrs. Harry Jennings thanked everyone for the . many kindnesses bestowed upon her mother, the late Mrs. Chas. Lawrence. Rev. Orrence Laramie closed the meeting with the Grace. Mrs. Ronald Bennett auctioned the Baking. Mrs: Steurnol and Mrs. Farrish served a light lunch. Reeve Harold Robinson, Wesley R. Ball,, John. Stafford, William Newton, attended the ROMA Convention at the Royal York 'Hotel in Torpnto last week.. Mr, and ' Mrs. Archie Miller visited recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Workman of Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mulloy of Paris. Mr.' and Mrs. Jas. Fairies and Jamie of Guelph visited recently over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fairies: Mrs.' John Strong Visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Currie RR3 Wingham. Mr. and 'Mrs. Brian 'Curtis and Andrea Helene of Dorchester also visited at the same home. Andrea Helene Curtis is the first great grandchild for Mrs. John Strong. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Scott visited Friday and Saturcl4Y with Miss Margaret Se'ett of Don Mills. Mr. and Mrs. John 'gitrat of Waterloo; Mr. and 'Mrs. Terry Bateman and Sara, of Beamsville were visitors ,at the home of Mr.' and Mrs, Lloyd Forler, COri... 17, Howick Tvvp, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose O'Connor of Rockwood visited. VVednesday with. Mrs. Chas. Finlay. Mr. and lvlrs. Archie Miller visited Wednesday with Mr.' and Mrs: Harold Grant, RR4, Wingham. Mr. liavid„„. Gower 'of Goderich. newly • elected chairman 'for the Maitland Valley ' ConSerVation uthority, and Mr. ,Raymonel Guwdy of Gorrie attended the annual ' Et:Ideational Conference of the Ontario Parks held at Humber, College in -Rexdale on Friday and Saturday of the past week. C orresponde nt MRS. JOE WALKER. 357-3558 The annual .meeting of '..'nox Presbyterian Church as held on the evening of ',ch. 12 with Interim Moderator Bev. Robt. H. Armstrong in charge and Mrs. Alba Mundell secre- tars session's report show- 0:1 123 winners Q11 the roll-4 members received, b moved. The 'Board of slanagers reported a good response.- to their appeal for Donations..„ The Sunday School is quite active and reported having donated $200 to the Ladies' Aid to paint the . Sunday School room. The W.M.S. under the leadership of Mrs. Plumbing Repairs & Installations 'Water Softeners Mervin A. Jones Plumbing & Heating 887-6685 Knox annual hears of MONKTON INCOME TAX SERVICE 347-2221 REASONABLE RATES We will pick up your tax information at ho extra charge. Alter hours, telephone ,147-2975 or 347-2436 ewswestri. theme Christian Steward- ship. Mrs. Alex Taylor i presiclen( called for the minutes from the secretary Mrs. John 'Strong and a treasurer's '44. new church ,rttriothers' as heat, electricity, water, • 'basic • monthly - • telephonc charge as well as providing a '• free manse as of Jan. 11', -1980 , for the minister. The ..caretaker, organist and treasurer were voted a 10% increase in pay. Larry Elliott moved a vote of thanks to Rev. Armstrong for. his help during the past year 'and on behalf of the congregation presented hiM with a cheque. Following the meeting a social hour was held. Mrs. Mac Steurnol hosted the February meeting at St. Stephen's Anglican Guild. Mrs. Jasper Farrish opened the meeting with the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Wm. Cane prepay ;.1 the devotions on the thi t I ..vs of Christianity, Faith. hope and Charity. Mrs. I-arrish, president, led the business. The roll call "A Valentine Thought" was answered by 17 members. The next church luncheon will be Feb. 28 11:45-1!00 panAdmission $4.00. World Day of Prayer which is March 7 is hosted by Knox Presbyterian Church. The Lenten services begin ' in St. Stephen's Church on Anglican Church plans luncheon ofessional inting When you want your business cards, letterheads and office' stationery to look its best, you can rely on us for top quality work at reasonable rates. Our representatives will be happy to ad- vise you and to discuss your job at your convenience. Brussels Post .887-6641 \'*---""