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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-04-22, Page 1212 THE BRUSSELS POST a. APRIL 22 1981 . awards in The annual dinner meeting of the Association 34 of the Dairy Herd Improvement program was held in the Gorrie Vnited -Church hall on Tuesday March .31st. There were $2 members and guests in attendance, The meeting was chaired by Kathy Pentland of Gorrie who is the supervisor of Association 34. Certificates were present- ed as follows: for the highest producing Herd in the -Asso- ciation Andy Schuitema of Gorrie.. The herd showing the greatest increase in pro- duction - Finlay Peffer of Clifford, For the most effee- five calving interval - Dick Agla of Fordwich, The speaker for the occas- ion was Court Carmichael of .Medway Farms of London. He spoke on embryo trans- plants. This association was formerly know as Association 25 and had been under the supervision of Jack Ferguson of Gorrie for 14 years. Jack retired in August 1.980. In appreciation for his' years of service with the Dairy Herd_ Improvement Program • he was presented with a waft clock, which was suitably inscribed. The presentations was made. by. William Bross, a prominent dairy farmer Gorrie from. Mildinay. He thanked Jack for his years of service and his dedication to his jab. In his reply Jack thanked the members for the gift and the thought that prompted it. He said he had enjoyed his work and commented on the many friendships that had develop- ed over the years of his association with the dairy farmers in this area. PERSOMLS Marion Chamberlain of London and Mr. and Mrs, Ronald Ultras of Stratford visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Taylor. Mr. Alex. Graham, Mr. George Inglis and Mr. Jas. Vittie attended the Vimy Memorial BanqUet held at Goderich on Saturday even- ing. J.E. LONGSTAFF -OPTOMETRIST. SEA FORTH 527-1240 Monday to Friday 9-5:30 Saturday 9-12:00 FREE PARKING ON PREMISES Closed Wednesdays By Appointment • •Tor,r0 " 4*,^1C4.*5ot Lavonne Ballah is speaker CAKE DECORATING GRADUATES — A group of neighbours near Cranbrook decided to get together and take a cake decorating course recently and on Tuesday of last week they were ready for the finished product. Posing with their cakes in the front row from left are Karen Hoegy, Jean Conley, Thelma Cotton. In the back row are Grace Van Donkersgoed, Pearl McCallum, Linda Minielly, and Beryl Smith, The course was taught by Mary-Ellen Jacklin, (Photo by Ranney) Dairymen .get Correspondent MRS. GEORGE BROWN 335-3424 The Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church held their Spring Thank-offering service on Wednesday evening, April S. Mrs. Glenn Underwood gave the Call to Worship with scripture containing the Easter message. The Hymn, "Blest morning Whose First Dawning" was sung. Mrs. Gordon Steinacker read the Scripture taken from Luke 3;20-25 and 33-47, followed by the singing of "The Day of Resurrection". The offer- - ing was received by Mrs. Robert Mayburry and Mrs. Harvey Adams and dedicat- ed by Mrs. Underwood. The solO was sung by Mrs. Hugh Deighton accompanied by Mrs. Glenn Underwood on the organ. Guests from Fordwich, &Wore, Molesworth and Gorrie Churches attended. The guest speaker, Lavon- ne Ballah of Wingham, in- troduced by Mrs. Gordon Moir gave her audience an interesting and informative insight into the lives of Judas and Barabbas and the part they played in events leading up to the crucifixion. She closed her address with the Benediction - May Christ who walks on wounded feet walk with you to the end of your road. May the Christ who serv- es with wounded hands teach you to serve each other. May Christ who loves with a wounded heart be your love forever. When you go out, May you see Jesus in every- one meet. And may everyone you meet see the face of Jesus in you. Mien. Mrs. David Neilson thank- ed the Speaker. A social time followed the service. Jeffrey Holmes and Bill Graham of Fanshawe, Lon- don spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Graham. UNIT2 U.C.W. Mrs, Max Bell was hostess for Unit 2 of Gorrie U.C.W on Wednesday, April 8. Mrs. Delbert Clegg opened with Prayer and a hymn was Sung, followed by Scripture h-om Matt 28 and two .poenis.. Mrs. Allan Harrison told , of Laster ticie iipustpohniiisiiiinh e ctsr. m native. land, Jas. Alcorn gave a humorous reading entitled "He can't win". The president Mrs. Alex Taylor conducted the business with minutes, trea- surers and .quilt reports. Members were reminded of Miss Mary Mac Swartentru- The executive of the Gorrie United Church Women met in the church, with Mrs. Robert Strong president an- nouncing that. Mary Mac Swartzentruber will be the guest speaker for the Thank offering service on Wednes- day April- 22. Miss. Swart- zentruber of Kitchener, formerly of Brussels is a font-let-teacher at the Howick Central School and will speak on her Mission work in Zaire. Neighbouring church groups will be invited to attend this event, Mrs. Robert Gibson read the minutes and correspond- ence. The catering comntittee reported that food planning for the Garden Party on Attie 9 had been finalized, be; of Kitchener and Brussels formerly a teacher at Howick Central who will tell ,of her missionwork in Zaire on April- 22 in the Gorrie United Church and the Spring Bale May 11 and 12 and -to be packed on 13th. Roll call was answered by an Easter Thought by 11 members. Mrs. Taylor closed with prayer. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Allan Harri- son. Mrs. Robt. Hastie and the hostess. A number of residents attended the Cantata, "The Fourth Cross" presented Sunday evening in the Fordwich United Church. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown called on Mrs. Web- A decision was made to again pack a bale for the Fred Victor Mission in. Tor- onto. Mrs. Sheldon Mann and her committee will be in charge. Good clean used clothing may be left at the Church . on May 11 and 12 and the bale will be packed on May 13. Walton Lester Machan, Toronto spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Viola Kirkby. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Machan and family of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Kirkby and Paul visited Easter Sun- day at the same home. Mrs. Edna Hackwell visit- ed Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. joint MeLlWain aned fatnily of Seaforth. Every week more and more people discover what Mighty jobs are accomplished by low coat Post Want Ads, Dial 'trusters 887-6641 YOUNG'S VARIETY •Party Needs • Baked Goods •Tobacco Groceries • Stationery Weekdays 8:30-9, Holidays & Sundays 11:30-6 Brussels - 887-6224 SILK WEDDING BOUQUETS Any style, any colour% Reasonable ritices. Levina Yule R.R. 1, Moriktoli 3.!.64,421 Mary Swartzentruber will speak in Gorrie ster Jacklin of Listowel and they attended the Eramosa Youth Choir and Senior Choirs presentation of their Cantata in the Salvation Army Citadel in Listowel on Sunday evening.' William A. Smith, George. Keil, George Inglis accom- panied Alex Graham and attended the District "C" Spring Convention at the Royal Canadian Legion in Hanover on Sunday.