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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1975-02-19, Page 8Bluevale Church has I ff annual meeting E k The annual meeting of the Harold Johnston, to replace ;;;United Church was held on Sparling Johnston, who became ,,JSUnday afternoon. Following the an honorary member of the morning service lunch Was served session, The 13oari1 of Stewards t ,j3y the ladies, after which Mr • . remains unchanged. , „!,,arry King, the minister, Representative. to Presbytery will 1 .!onducted the business meeting: be Mrs. Max Demeray. All organizations of the church A committee composed of Mrs. k dresented very satisfactory W. Peacock, Mrs.W. St amper , repcirts and the treasury showed a arid Mrs. W. Willitts was' ilealthy balance at the year end. , appointed to take charge of Every 3oth U.C.W. and Sunday School Member Observer Plan. I epcirts indicated the conclusion Mr.Ross Smith on behalf of the a successful year, congregation ; commended the. if New session members are Mrs. minister for his good work in the ' Mathers, to replace the past yeat and requested that he ate rs: . s ea andremain the coming year, 13 -THE POST FEBRUARY 19, 1975 . BRUSSELS . _ _ I AT THE N E W AMERICAN HOTEL BRUSSELS, ONT, Russ and Dale Sewers Correspondent Mrs. Joe Walker Mrs. Jim Armstrong was hostess for the February meeting of the Bluevale Women's Institute on Wednesday aft afternoon. Mrs. Mendell Stamper presided and •welcomed the nineteen members and three children who were present, The meeting. epened with the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. A letter from F,W.I.O. President, Mrs. Maluske of Chesley, concerning • International Women's Year and the increase of fees to $1.50 was read by the secretary, Mrs. W. Peacock. Mrs, Jim Armstrong, Mrs. Murray Jenkins,, Mrs. Ken Simmons, Mrs. Soren. Anderson and Miss Emma Johnston were appointed as a committee to plan a. project to celebrate International Women's Year. Mrs.Harry Elliott assured the Institute that the Presbyterian ladies would cater to the annual meeting. dinner, in April. It was decided to pay the pooling fee for our delegate to the Officers' Conference, April 29, 30 and May 1 at the University of Waterloo. Thank you notes were read from Mr. and Mrs. Allan McKercher, Marie Chapman and Sparling Johnston. Leaders for the 4-H. Homemaking Course this spring are Mrs.Tim Talton, Mrs. Ken Chambers, Mrs. Robert Peel, Mrs. W. Stamper, Mary Edith Garniss and Rosemary Schmidt. Due to a shortage .of towels at the Community Hall, each member is asked to bring a towel to the March meeting and it was decided that members would bring a gift for the Cancer Cupboard to the April meeting. Mrs. Jack Nicholson, Mrs. Wendell Stamper and Mrs. Ken Chambers commented on the Food Handlers Seminar which they had attended in Wingham. .Roll Call The World Affairs Convener, Mrs. Ken Simmons, presided for the program. The Roll Call was, "Are you in favour of the Queen being head of our country and why?" Mrs. J.C.Johnston gave a very informative talk on the life and achievements of our Lieutenant Governor, Mrs. Pauline McGibbon. Miss Karen Armstrong delighted the ladies by dancing "the Sword Dance and the Highland Fling. Mrs. Murray Jenkins won the Valentine cake made and donated by Mrs. Ken Chambers. Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Ross Nicholson, Mrs. J.C.Johnston and Mrs. Jack Nicholson. The March meeting will be held at the home of Mrs.Soren Anderson on March 12 at 2 p.m. The roll call is an interesting article from Home and Country. EAch member is to bring a bit of humour to the meeting. " Unit One Meets Members of Unit One of, the U.C.W. met at the home of Mrs. Carl Johnston on Tuesday aft ernoon. Mrs.Chas. Mathers chOse, "The Miracle of Prayer" as the topic of her devotions and read several scripture passages pertaining to this. A visitor at the meeting was Mrs. Mabel Harris and two we e visitors, Heather McGavin and Jeff Mathers were present. Mrs. Carl Johnston read the minutes and financial statement. .A crib quilt which had been made was sold. Plans were made for catering to a wedding in August. Cards were sent to Mrs Gordon Holt and Mrs. Reta McLennan. Members were reminded of the World Day of Prayer to be held in the Presbyterian Church on March 7 at 3 p.m. UnitOne is responsible- for the entertainment at the April meeting in the church. The ladies spent the afternoon quilting after which the hostess served lunch. Personals The euchre 'party which was postponed last week due to bad weather conditions, will be held February 20 instead in Bluevale Community Hall. Mrs. Morris Lobsinger and Charlene of Kitchener spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nicholson. Village U.C.W. "Discipleship and the Joy of "Descipleship and the Joy of Service" was the theme of the meeting of the village United Church Women which was held in the Sunday School room of the church on Wednesday of last week. The worship service was opened with the singing of the dedicatory hymn, "Take My Life" and Unit One presented Bible readings and meditation on the theme. ' Mrs. J. Nicholson, the president, introduced the new study book for 1975, entitled "Mission Is- - -". The group then enjoyed two solos. "Let There Be Peace on Earth" and "Amazing Grace" by Mrs. Keith Nicolson of Unit Four. The president presented two films, "Mission Is" and "Experiment in Outreach" which showed the diversity of projects' the church has sponsered or helped with, where the need is in our large country. During the business portion of the meeting, a decision was made to hold a garden party on June 4. Plans were also made for the purchase of various needs for the kitchen and Sunday School room. Delegates were chosen to attend the annual U.C. W. meeting at Listowel- on Feb. 26 and hopes were expressed for a good attendance from Bluevale. At the close of the muting a sale of homemade baking was held, following which lunch was served by Unit Three. • Personals. Mr. and Mrs. J.J.Elliott were entertained Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ohm in Wingham to celebrate Mrs. Elliott's birthday. Five tables of progressive euchre was played with Mrs. Elliott winning high prize. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn _Porter, Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Verbeek, Kincardine, Mr. and Mrs. Jack King, Michael and Kathleen, Mr. and Mrs. Harold King, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Harrison, patti King and Donald MacDonald, Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley King and Mark of. Clinton and Nancy King. Mrs. Edna,Forbeck of Niagara Falls, Mr. and Mr.s David Ohm and Judy of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ruttan, London, Jackie and Billie Ohm, Mr. and. Mrs. Harold Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mathers and Mrs. Ross Mann Bluevale. Mrs. Elliott received many lovely gifts .and flowers. Miss Connie Mann, Bill Taws and Harvey Mann spent the weekend with Mrs. Ross Mann. Blyth Lions Club DANCE Blyth Memorial Hall Fri., Feb. 21st Music by WAYNE RIEHL' and The Country Versatiles TV Personalities Dancing 10 ---1 Lunch to follow Tickets: $6.00 per Couple Restricted to persons 18 Years and Over Advance Tickets Only 523-9564 - The Public Is Invited To Attend the 13th Annual United Nations • Pilgrimage for Youth , Public Speaking Finals Central Huron Secon dary School, Clinton Fri., Feb. 28th at 8 p.m. sponsorid by the ODDFELLOWS and REBEKAils, IOOF I BEAT THE I FEBRUARY BLAHS!! I Have a good laugh with Dave Broadfoot and Carol Robinson in I "TAKE A BEAVER TO LUNCH" A comedy revue at BLYTH MEMORIAL ! HALL FEBRUARY 27 at 8:30 I Tickets $3.50. Send I cheque or money I order to Blyth Standard, Box 10, Blyth. Limited number. I of tickets so order early. Every week more and more people discover what mighty jobs are accomplished by .low cost Want Ads. Dial Brussels 887:- 6641. ****************************** Entertainment at - THE. QUEEN'S HOTEL BRUSSELS .* Friday and Saturday Nights * ' * THE TAN MERO SHOW from Kincardine * , * Sunday:, THE DAVE CHITTECK SHOW of Hanover: * * SUNDAY MENU:— ROAST BEEF DINNER . ****************************** SINGLES DANCE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 'For a Fun Night' Clinton Legion Hall 8:30 p.m. Music by the TRUETONES THE ELMA FARMERS' MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Annual Meeting The 91st Annual Meeting of the Policy Hold- ers of the Company will be held in the ORANGE HALL ATWOOD Wed., Feb. 26 at 2:00 p.m. For the purpose of receiving reports of Direc- tors and Auditors and disposing of the same, for Election of Officers and any other bus- iness that may rightfully come before the meeting. ALFRED YOUNG, President News of Bluevale People t WIplans Wornans Year projett we know Mr, 4nd Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull returned home Friday from a vacation in Florida. Miss Elizabeth Dickson returned home last Wednesday after spending a month as a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and. Mrs. George Thornton spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weiler and family of Phelpston. Mrs. George Bone is a patient in Wingham and District Hospi- tal. Misses Catharine Cardiff and Carol Wheeler have advanced in the Senior Silver Dance set in figure skating by successfully passing "The Killian" dance, their first in this series. Test day was held in Goderich, February 7.