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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1974-12-11, Page 14CHRIST TRE FOR SAL J. H. Keeso & So For those who wish and cut their own C tree, an attendant wil sent at our Christm Farm 1 1/2 miles east o worth thence 2 1/2 mil on Dec. 14 and 1 9:00 a.M. to 5:00 p. $2.50 each. Please bri own saw. Trees avai our bush only. To the Ratepayers of Morr Our sincere thanks for the opportun- ity of serving as your Council for the next two years, as well as our very Best Wishes for Happy Holiday SeasOn. Reeve — W. J. ELSTON Dep . Reeve — J. A. MAIR Council ROBERT, GRA THOMAS MILLER SAM PLETCH Tell-Cashier Instructor The Clinton Centre of Conestoga College requires a talk cashier instructor for a twelve week, full-time, day program schedule to start In January. SEASON'S GREETINGS Persons with experience in Chartered Banks, TrUst Cor panies, or other financial institutions who have an oven knowledge of Banking Procedures and Services should co News of Walton UCW names officers at Christmas meet • Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall The United Church Women met for their Christmas .meeting in Duff's Church basement on Wednesday evening with 20 ladies present. Mrs. J. Burch, in charge of the McKillop Unit gave the CAII to Worship and read a poem, -Christ's Gifts of Christmas" followed by prayer. Mrs. Martin Baan was pianist for the singing of the Christmas Carol, "Silent Night". Mrs.C. McCutcheon read a scripture from Isiah, Mrs. M. Hackwell led in prayer followed by Mrs. Don Dennis reading a scripture from the chapter Luke 2. Mrs. J. Burch read the meditation on "Am 1 ready for Christmas". Mrs. L. Walker gave us a very interesting topic on "The Gift of Christmas", bringing us back to the simple Christmas of our Grandmother's Day, it goes with giving and endurance as things weren't so plentiful, but was a much happier fulfillment. The offering was received by Mrs. H. Traviss and dedicated by Mrs. Burch. "Joy to the World" was sung. Mrs. Burch thanked everyone who took part. Correspondent Mrs. James Walker Mr. and MrsWilson Thornton entertained about 23 guests on Saturday evening to honour Mr. Robert Golley on his 88th birthday.Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leeson and family of Stittsville, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Golley, Mr. and Mrs.Glenn Colley and family. Mr. Clarence Galley, Miss Sheila McPherson, Mrs. Muriel MacLean, Mr. and Mrs.Alvin Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Thornton and Jean Robertson. Mrs.Edna Forbeck of Niagara Falls spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J.J.Elliott. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs.Gordon Hall were Mr. and Mrs. bob Hall and family of Shakespeare and Mrs. Jack Hall, Debbie and two friends of Brussels. Miss GEmma De Bruyn spent the weekend with Miss Marie Walker. Miss Connie Mann and Mr. Bill Taws spent the weekend with Mrs. Ross Mann. Mr. and Mrs. George Fischer and Mr. and Mrs. Mingo MacFarlane were in charge of the euchre party, Thursday night at the Bluevale Community Hall when 10 tables were in play. Prizes were won by: Ladies High - Hugh Campbell; Ladies' Low - Doug. Chapman; Men's High - Ross Turvey; Men's Low - Al Hann; Door - Prize - Stella Pocal uka. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Les Greenaway will sponsor the next euchre on Dec. 19. Mr. and Mrs. J.JEllitot and Mrs. Edna Forbeck of Niagara Falls attended the wedding of Miss Janice Ohm to Calvin Ruttan on Saturday evening in the Wingham United Church. Presbyterian S.g.Coneert The Bluevale Presbyterian Church Sunday School held their Christmas Concert , Sunday afternoon with Mr. Wayne BasWick as chairman. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the recitations, skits, musical selections and Christrrias songs and carols. Santa visited at the (lose of the program to distribUte 14—THE BRUSSELS POST, Mrs, W, Bewley conducted the business opening with a "Christmas Thought". The minutes were adopted as read by the recording secretary, Mrs. Herb Traviss. All were in favour of the donations recommended by the executive to the War Memorial Hospital, London; Children's Aid, Goderich and the Milton Society for the blind. It was decided that it would be a joint meeting of all units at the September meeting in 1975. First meeting of the new Year , January 8 will be in charge of 17th and,Boundary Unit. Mrs, Bewley mentioned the 50th anniversary of Church Union in 1975. Special plans are being made by the Worship Committee throughout the year. Mrs. Reid reported there were no church calendars available this year. Mrs. H. Traviss gave the treasurer's report in the absence of Mrs. K. McDonald. Mrs. Cliff Ritchie of the nominating committee brought in . the slate of officers for the coming year. Past President - Mrs. Walter Bewley; President - Mrs. Neil McGavin; 1st vice president - Vacant; 2nd:' Vice 'Pres.- Mrs. Don Achilles; 3rd. Vice.Pres.-Mrs.Campbell Wey; 4thvice-Pres.- Mrs.Don McDonald; Recording Secretary - Mrs. Herb Traviss; Corresponding Secretary - Mrs. Allan McCall; Treasurer - Mrs. Ken. McDonald; Stewardship and Recruiting - Mrs. Frank Kirkby; Christian Citizenship and Social Action - Mrs.C. Ritchie; Mrs. Roy Williamson; Mrs. C. McCutch eon. Community Friendship and visiting - Mrs. M. Baan; Mrs. Wm. Coutts; Mrs. Doug Fraser; Mrs: Norman Schade. -Finance - Mrs. Ken McDonald. Program and Literature - Mrs. M.Baan and 4 unit leaders, Supply and Welfare - Mrs. Harvey Craig and Mrs.George McCall and representative from each unit. Mission and Service Fund - Mrs. Nelson Reid. MeMbership - Mrs. Herb Traviss and 4 unit leaders. Social Functions - Mrs. Nelson Marks, Mrs. John Burch and representative from , each unit. Music - Mrs. M. Baan. Representative to Board of Stewards - Mrs. H.Craig and Mrs. N. McGavin. Press - Mrs. A. because of greater expenses. A donation was voted to the Sunday School to help in their work. The Rev. Mr. Le Drew was present to install the officers whose names were presesnted by the Nominating Committee. Mrs. Lloyd. Warwick, Mrs. Keith Johnston and Mr. Mary campbell. Campbell. The.officers for the year are as followS: past President - Mrs. Harvey Edgar; President - Mrs. Jack Nicholson; 1st Vice Pr esident - Mrs W. Stamper; 2nd. Vice Pr esident - Mrs. Alan Campbell; 3rd Vice Pr esident - Mrs. Chas. Mathers; Secretary - Mrs Carl Johnston; Treasurer - Mrs. Bert Hastings; Pianist - Mrs Glen Sellers. Mrs. Nicholson thanked last year's officers and committees for their co-operation and support. Refreshments were served by Group Unit Ladies, while a social time was enjoyed after meeting. McCall. Nominations - Mrs. K. McDonald; Mrs. Don Achilles; Mrs, Ross Bennett; Mrs. N., McGavin. Atiaitors - Mrs. Mac 517oldice and Mrs. Graeme Craig. Communion - Mrs. Gordon Murray and Mrs. Ralph Traviss. Rep. to Manse Committee - Mrs. Ernie Stevens and Mrs. Murray Dennis. Mrs. Bewley thanked everyone for their help during her three years as President. Mrs. H. Craig on behalf of members thanked Mrs. Bewley for her work and time to the organization. Mrs. A. McCall read Thank You cards from Mrs. W.J.Leeming. and Mrs. Murray Dennis for the book they had received while in the hospital. Reports from each unit leader are to be given at the January meeting. Institute Visits HuronvIew Walton Women's Inst itute members took part in the December birthday party at Huronview last , Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Neil McGavin was emcee for the program which included musical numbers by: Mrs. Bill Humphries at the piano; Mrs. Harold McCallum, mouth organ and Mrs.Emerson Mitchell, violin, reading by Mrs. Frank Kirkby. The Christmas story was told in story and song with Mrs. Harvey Craig the narrator. Mrs. McGavin led in a sing-sotig accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Herb Traviss. The twenty-eight birthday celebrants received gifts from the institute followed by lunch of cup cakes and tea during the social period. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid, Walton and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stimore, Stratford, were recent visitors at the home Mrs. Jim Scott Sr. o Mr, and Mrs,Ken Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kni and Mrs,Ross Knigh week holidaying in N Miss Gail Traviss spent the weekend at her parents, Mr. and Traviss. Mr. Ken Stratford also visited home. Mr. and Mrs.Tom attended the Vincent Party on Saturday eve Seaforth Arena. Congratulations to Mrs. Don Nolan on th their twin sons in Hospital last Friday. Congratulations to Mr Jim Duncan (nee Hele Russell; Manitoba on of their son on Saturd Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stratford spent a few Mr. and Mrs. Nelson . a. 11;' gifts to the children. A social hour followed. U.C.W. The December meeting of the Bluevale U.C.W. held on Dec. 4th, 'was opened by Mrs. Walter Willits, who led the devotional service. She was assisted by Mrs. Sparling Johnston, who read the Christmas story from Luke If and Mrs. Wendell Stamper who gave a teimely Christmas reading. • During the study period Mrs. Willits told of the Mormons, their history and their religious beliefs. The stories of Carols from different countries, were told by Mrs. Marie Elston, Mrs. Bert Hastings, ,Mrs. Lloyd Warwick and Mrs. Robert Wheeler. The, audience joined in the singing of each carol after its presentation. A tribute was paid. to the late Mrs. J. Wickstead by Mrs. CArl Carl Johnston, a beloved member of the U.C.W. and church. She will long be remembered for her willing service in various facets of church life, her love of children and her faithful visiting of the aged and ill. Mrs. J. Nicholson, the President, conducted the business of the meeting. Reports were read from the treasurer and leaders of the units, telling of their activities of catering, quilting, packing bales, etc. showing a very successful year. The roll call was answered by bringing gifts for the Children's Aid Society. Christmas greetings were received from Lunn Lai Ying the U.C.W's. sponsored child in Hong. Kong. An increase in the donation to the same, was voted, DECEMBER 11, 1974 News of Bluevale Local people holiday in Nassau BE A 'IF BLOOD DONOR TO THE ELECTORS OF GREY TOWNSHIP: I extend thanks to those who support- ed me for Councillor in Grey Town-. ship. Your votes werS ai5preciated. Compliments of the Season to All. John A. Johnston Chairman Conestoga College of Applied Arts 8 Technology Clinton Centre P.O. Box 180 Clinton, Ont. Telephone 482-3458 CONESTOGA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY