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The Brussels Post, 1981-04-22, Page 6H & N DAIRY SYSTEMS LTD. Soles, Service 8 Installation of pipelines & milking parlours R.R.4 WALTON 887-606 6 - THE BRUSSELS POST' APRIL 22, 1981 Walton UCW hears Jack, Mary Bryans LONG TIME LADIES AUXILIARY MEMBERS — This year the Brussels Legion Ladies Auxiliary celebrates its 35th anniversary and on Wednesday night some of the members were awarded with their 30 and 35 year pins. From left are Doreen Rutledge, - 30; Verna Tunney - 35; Bertha Elliott - 35; Kay Duncan - 35; Kitty Rutledge - 35. (Photo by Ranney) Lots of participation at Duff's Church Eight members of the 8th & 16th unit met at the Walton Manse Wednesday evening. Guests Jack and Mary Bryans of Brussels gave a very informative talk and showed slides of Somalia, Africa. The total population is five million; seven percent of the people of Somalia are nomads and live quite primi- tive. The capital of Somalia is Mogadiscio and 99 percent of the population are Moslem, the remainder are Catholic. There are some Salvation Army. The average annual wage is $100 and eggs cost $3.50 per dozen. There is very little theft in this country. The topic, "We had none today" was given by Marilyn McDonald. This article is about Jack and Mary Scofield who were United Church missionaries working in Zarn- bia, Africa. The people are working toward an even dis- tribution of wealth and better development of their land. Margery Fraser presided for the business. Minutes were read by Lynne. Davies. Dates were given out for Thankoffering. An invitation came from. Presbyterian Church, Seaforth on April 28. Plans were made for the Thankoffering at Walton United Church on Sunday, May 3 at 8 p.m. The unit ham and turkey supper is at the church on June 2. The garage and bake sale May 30 at the church to begin at 9 a.m. Lunch was served by Margery Fraser and Rev. Swan. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hoegy were greeters for the Easter service Sunday morn- ing at Duff's United Church. Mrs. Marion Godkin on the organ and her daughter Dianne on the piano playing a prelude of music preceding the service. Ushers were Ross Bennett, .John Huether and Jack McEwing. The choir sang the anthem, "Willing to take the Cross" Rev. Charles A. Swan took as his sermon, "Go tell Peter". The Easter lilies in the sanctuary were given to shut ins after the service. Next Sunday is baptismal. Mrs. Keith Rock heads Walton WI Correspondent MRS. ALLAN McCALL 887-6677 The annual meeting of the Walton Women's Insti- tute was held Wednesday April 15th. 25 ladies attend- ed the supper at the Olympia Restaurant in Brussels first. Mrs. Keith Rock presided for the business in the ab- sence of the president, Mrs. H. Hudie. The roll call was answered by paying dues and revealing Sunshine Sisters. All showed off their gifts and thanked the givers. Two new members, Marg- aret Shortreed and Valerie Shortreed were welcomed to the Institute. Minutes of the last annual meeting and financial report was read by secretary trea- surer, Mrs. Jim Axtmann. • Auditor's report was given by Mrs. Alvin McDonald. Reports of standing com- mittees on Resolutions were given by convenor, Mrs. Allan McCall, Agriculture and Canadian Industries by Mrs. George McCall, Citi- ienship and World Affairs by Mrs. Lavern Godkin. Family and Consumer Affairs by Mrs. Ray Huether, Educa- tion and Cultural Activities by Mrs. Ron Bennett, 4-H 'o-ordinator, Mrs. Stewart 'iumphries, curator-Mrs. \Ielson Reid, public relations Mrs. Keith Rock. MI reports mere seconded by Mrs. Nel- ion Marks. NEW OFFICERS The new slate of officers for 1981-82 were installed by Mrs. Ron Bennett. Past Pres- See Even the smallest ad is read in the Brussels Post. Call 887-6641 ident-Mrs. Harold Hudie, President-Mrs. Keith Rock, 1st Vice-President-Mrs. Ken McDonald, 2nd Vice Presi- dent-Mrs. Graeme Craig, Secretary-Treasurer-Mrs. William Humphries, District Director-Mrs. Harold Hudic, Alternate-Mrs. Viola Kirkby, Public Relations officer-Mrs. .Jim Axtmann. Branch Directors-Mrs. Nelson Marks, Mrs. Stewart Humphries and Mrs. Herb Traviss. Curator-Mrs. Nel- son Reid. Auditors-Mrs. Harvey Craig and Mrs. Alvin McDonald. Convenors of Standing Committees-Agriculture and Canadian Industries-Mrs. Harvey Craig and Mrs. Harold Hudie; Citizenship and World Affairs: Mrs. Harold Bolger and Mrs. Allan McCall; Family and Consumer Affairs-Mrs. Gerald Watson and Mrs. George McCall. Education and Cultural Activities;Mrs. Graeme Craig and Mrs. Lavern God- kin, Resolutions-Mrs. Viola Kirkby and Mrs. Alvin Mc- Donald, 4-I-I co-orcl n al or- Mrs. Stewart Humphries. Delegates to the District Annual in Bluevale, May 12 will be Mrs. K Rook, Mrs. H. Hudie, Mrs. L. Godkin and Mrs. J. Axtmann. It was voted that the tables and chairs not leave the hall and speakers be paid the same as last year. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bol- ger are caretakers of the hall with the rent left the same. It was decided not to have a Sunshine Sister for the corn- ing year. Hall board committee is the president. sec.-treas., along with Mrs. N. Marks, Mrs. L. Godkin and Mrs. A. McCall. Panelling and a new ceiling has been completed in the basement this winter. A donation was made to the Brussels Fair Board. A plan- ning meeting to make up the programs will be held in the hall on Monday evening, April 27 at 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ritcey of Middlton, N.S. spent the Easter weekend with her mother, Mrs. James F. Payne. Miss Pearl Thamer, Huronview is a patient in Classified Ads pay dividends- Clinton Public Hospital. CLIP & SAVES CLIP & SAVE a 1 an we help you? 1 1 . 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