The Brussels Post, 1974-02-06, Page 1111•1111MIla
News of Walton
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held for his, work as an
agricultural volunteer in Ghana,
Mrs, Walter Bewley reported
that the U.C.W. had a most
successful year and thanked all
the ladies for their help. The
highlight of the year was the
turkey supper in November, The
U,C.w. had five general meetings
and five executive meetings
during the year. Each unit has its
own projects to assist in the work
of the General U.C.W. A new
stove was bought for the manse
and the papering in the ,hall was
completed.
There will be no church
services when the minister takes
holidays from July 8 — August 8.
Mrs. Ron Bennett reported for
the Sunday School and a
superintendent is still needed, as
some of the teachers took turns
with opening exercises during the
year.,
Mission, 'Band held ten
meetings during the year. A
donation was sent to Unicef and
gifts and, money given to. the
Children's Aid Society. The Tyros
did projects on India and all
classes continued with the study
of India.
The Lost and Found Group
under the leadership of Miss
Hookstra, Seaforth and Mrs.
Docken held special events
including, Bake Sale, Hallowe'en
Surprise Party, Christmas Party,
Decoupage and Sheepskin rug
draw. They , enjoy fun and
fellowhip in a unique mixing of
girls from varied faiths and
several neighboring
communities.
Fred Dunk reported on the
outdoor P.A. system for the
church. And, he also moved a
vote of thanks to Rev. and Mrs,
Docken for their leadership and
inspiration. Rev. Docken replied
to the congregation. •
It was agreed to order two
dozen of the new hymn books,
Each organization is to appoint
one member to be on the Worship
Committee. It was announced
that film strips could be loaned
from the Presbytery Resources
Centre at Mitchell.
The meeting adjourned with
prayer by Mr. Docken.
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Marks
and family were supper guests on
.Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Brian
Pryce and Dwayne. •
Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Achilles
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. sill Taylor and family of
Kintail.
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Correspondent
Mrs. Allan McCall
Members of the congregation
of Duff's United Church, Walton,
held their annual meeting' on
Sunday afternoon in the church
basement. There was a good
attendance and excellent reports
received.
Lunch was served following the
morning church service by the 8th
and 16th Unit ladies, prior to the
annual meeting.
Mrs. Harvey Craig was named
secretary for the meeting. The
1973 minutes were approved, as
read, followed by a thank-you
letter for articles sent to the
Rescue Mission in London.
Rev. D. Docken showed a film
on the life of the church entitled
"The Church is" after which the
children went to the Manse where
other pictures ,were shown to
them under the leadership of
Mrs. Mac Sholdice.
The congregation stood in a
moments silence to honor the
memory of Duff's United
members who paSSed away in
1973: Norman Williamson;
Edward Summers; Jennifer;
David Sholdice; Chad Craig and
Mrs. Thomas Hackwell.
New hymn books have been
placed in the church in memory of
the late Norman Williamson on
behalf of the neighbors and on
Sunday morning during the
church service in memory of the
lat e Mrs. Lily Hackwell, donated
by the Hart family of Fillmore,
Sask.
Mr. Docken on behalf of the
session thanked the past elders,
Allan Searle, Harvey Craig and
Mac Sholdice for their help and
support oyer the past five years.
Two new members to the
committee of Stewards, Graeme
Craig and Walt er Bewley, were
accepted with a third to be chosen
and be installed at a morning
church service in the near future.
New members to the
Committee of Stewards are:
Bruce Clark; Mac Sholdice, Allan
Sealre and Rae Houston.
Several ministers were
suggested for special speakers at
the Anniversary Services, This
was left with the Session to look
into.
• Session showed in their
report: Received by Profession of
Faith, 15; Received by certificate
4; Transfers 21; Baptism 5;
Marriages 2; By death 3 and total
membership 248.
The treasurer reported receipts
of $11,542.15 and the M & S Fund
objective was explained by Mr.
Docken.
It was agreed to continue with
Anne Rueber as Live/Love
Project for another year.
Martin Baan voiced his
appreciation for money that had
been sent to Gerald. Baan who is
presently in Africa, serving a 2
year contract with Canadian
University Services Overseas, It
was suggested a special fund be
set up and that special service be
Mr. and Mrs. JerryAchillef,
andDebbie of Fergus visited on
Saturday with Mr. and Mrs.
Rollie Achilles.
Recent guests at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Humphries
were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunk
and William Bennett on the
occasion of Mr. ' Bennett's
Birthday, January 20th.
Mrs. Keith Rock is a patient in
the Seaforth Community
Hospital. We wish her a speedy
recovery.
Last Wednesday the executive
of the Walton Women's Institute
met at the home of Mrs. Bill
Humphries when plans were
made for the February meeting
on the 20th.lt was decided to have
an evening of games, euchre,
special prizes and a bake sale
with the community invited. The
hostess , to look after the
smorgasbord lunch will be Mrs.
K. McDonald; Mts. H. Bolger,
Mrs. G.McCall and Mrs. Van
Vliet Jr.
Alvin McDonald.
The committee of Mrs. Jan Van
Vliet Jr,; Mrs. Harvey Craig;
Mrs, Allan McCall and Mrs. J.
Van Vliet Sr, will convene the
card party this Friday evening in
the Community Hall.
Mrs. Harold Bolger has been in
London the past couple of weeks,
staying at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Lillycrop while Mrs.
Lillycrop, the former ,Shirley
Bolger, has been hospitalized.
Mrs. Pete McDonald ' was
present for a Birthday Supper
Party at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Flarve Bernard
and Mr. Bernard of Qoderich on
January 20 when they entertained
the Badley families on the
occasion of Mrs. McDonald's
birthday which was on January
19th.
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