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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-01-19, Page 10LET US MAKE YOUR OLD FURNITURE BETTER THAN NEW! For a free estimate and a look at our newest samples of materials — CALL COOK UPHOLSTERY "Put Your Upholstering Needs in Ouir Hands" Ph. 523-4272 R. Cook, Prop. Blyth, Ont. WE HAVE FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE SAVE 1 50on some models Even if you don't need it 'till spring! OVER 40 MODELS IN STOCK NOW LEFT HANDS — RIGHT HANDS MANUALS —FROST FREE GIBSON * G E * FINDLAY * RCA MOFFAT *LEONARD Harwood Smith Ltd: Egniri2 aro° • 0 0 Walton. Justice, not charity is. UCW topic Correspondent Mrs. Betty McCall 887-6677 The United Church Women held their first general meeting of the .New Year on Wednesday afternoon January 5 in the church basement with 22 ladies present. Mrs. Ron Bennett for the Walton Unit was in charge of devotions opening with a poem, "For a Happy New Year". Hymn, "Standing at the portal" was sung. Mrs. Neil. McGavin was pianist. Scripture from John 1:1-0 was read by Mrs. Herb Traviss followed by Mrs. Bennett giving the meditation on "Not where you havebeen but where you are going in the New Year" . Mrs. Traviss led in prayer. Mrs. Nelson Reid gave the topic, "Justice n of Charity" from the Study Book. Mrs Bennett read an article on "Look to this Year", Hymn "Lead on, 0 King Eternal" followed this part of the meeting. Mrs. Campbell Wey presided for the busines . Minutes were approved as read by Mrs. Herb Traviss. The financial report was given by Mrs. Ken McDonald followed by receiving the offering. The membership fee of 50c is to be collected in each of the units. The allocation is set for $1500. The annual congregational meeting is set for Sunday, January 16th after the morning c'iurch service. A pot luck dinner will precede the meeting. Walton Unit to serve, 8th and 16th unit to clean up. The Huron-Perth Regional meeting is to be held at Northside United Church, Seaforth on January 25, registration at 9:30. Those attending are to take a box lunch. Ann Reuber to be speaking on citzenship of two worlds. The new slate of officers for the coming year are as follows; Past President - Mrs. Neil McGavin; President - Mrs. Campbell Wey; 1st Vice President - Mrs. Don McDonald; 2nd. Vice President - still to be filled. REcording secretary - Mrs. Herb Traviss; Treasurer - mrs, Ken McDonald; Committee Ch airman - Mrs. Kathy Achilles; Nominations - Mrs. J. Burch; Mrs. Ross Bennett; Mrs. Alvin McDonald. Leadership development chairman, Communication Co-od - Mrs. Walter Bewley; Stewardship and Finance - Mrs. Frank. Kirkby, Mrs. Ken McDonald; Leadership and The 8th and 16th Unit meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon, January 12th at Mrs. Edna McDonalds at the Senior Citizen's apartments in Brussels. Mrs. Margery Fraser opened the devotions with the Call to Worship. Hymn, "Standing at the Portal" was sung followed by a poem, "Give me strength". Prayer was offered. Mrs. Melva Fraser read the scripture from John 16: 16-33. The topic was given by Mrs. Margery Fraser, on "Yesterday and Today", two weapons Prayer and Bible Study everyone can use as a travel guide for the New Year. Hymn, "1 am Thine, 0 Lord" and prayer closed this party of the meeting. Mrs. Lois Houston presided for the business. Minutes were read by Mrs. Marilyn McDonald Eight members answered the roll call. It was decided to plan next month's meeting, in hope Development - Mrs. Neil McGavin and 4 unit leaders; Church and society - Mrs. Cliff Ritchie, Mrs. Harvey Craig, Mrs Geo. McCall, Mrs. Don Dennis; . Mrs. Bill -Coutts and Mrs. Jim Fritz. Christian development - Mrs. Nelson Reid; Mrs. Alvin McDonald; Mrs. Murray Dennis; Mrs. Charles McCutcheon. World Outreach - Mrs. Martin Baan, Archives - Mrs. Herb Traviss. Social Func ,tions- Mrs. 11 tables of euchre There were eleven tables of euchre in play on Tuesday evening at the Walton Community Hall. Prize winners were High Lady - Mrs. Stanley H illen; Low - Mrs. Gordon Murray; High man - Emerson Mitchell; Low - Ron Godkin. Birthday nearest today, Roily Achilles on Jan. 3. Lunch was provided and served by Institute members, Mrs. Keith Rock; Mrs. Laverne Godkin; Mrs. Dave Watson and Mrs. Jim Axtmann. There will be another euchre in two weeks on Tuesday, January 18. Mission Band hears about New Year customs Mrs. Merton Hackwell told w the New Year customs in other countries at the January meeting of the Mission Band on Sunday morning held in the church basement. The Call to Worship was given by Patricia Hackwell. Hymn, "Jesus Bids us Shine" was sung accompanied by Peggy Humphries on the piano. Neil Mitchell read the scripture followed by prayer by Bruce Godkin. Cheryl Fraser gave the secretary's r eport followed by Jeanne McDonald giving the treasurer's report who also received the collection which was dedicated by Patricia Hackwell. There was a short sing song followed by singing the hymn, -Jesus Loves Me this I Know". Then they went to their classes with teachers Mrs. Mac Sholdice; Mrs. Ross Bennett; Mrs. Merton Hackwell and Mrs. Bill Coutts. more would be able to attend. Membership fees were collected. The Huron-Perth Presbyterian meeting is to be held on January 25 at Seaforth Northside Church with registration at 9:15 A.M. The theme is, "Citizens of the World". Ann Reuber will be guest speaker, Elaine Townshend is also to speak. It has been decided to purchase a silver plated communion case for the minister to carry to sick and shut-ins to give communion, in memory of the late James R. McDonald from the 8th & 16th units. Mrs.Matilyn McDonald was appointed as a third member on the supper committee. It was moved by Marilyn McDonald seconded by Barb Fritz to have a ham supper again this year on June 7. A social half hour was spent when Marilyn McDonald and the hostess served tea and cookies. Nelson Marks; Mrs. John Burch; Music -. Mrs, Neil M cGavin; Auditors - Mrs. Mac Sholdice and Mrs. Graeme Craig. Personals Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Rolly Achilles that his sister, 'Mrs. George Miles, (Dorothy) of Maniwaki, Quebec, passed away suddenly last weekend. They were unable to attend the funeral on Tuesday - due to the stormy weather the first of last week. The Walton Unit cancelled their meeting last Wednesday evening on account of the inclement weather. There will not be a January meeting. Congratulations are extended to Mr. William Bennett on the occasion of his 91st birthday on January 20th. He is at home after being a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. Mrs. Hilda Sellers is in K & W hospital in Kitchener. Mrs. Jean Miller who was a patient in Seal Hospital returned home on Saturday. Mrs. Roy Bennett ha's arrived home after spending Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Les Rutledge Boxing Day they all visited with and family at Streetsville. On Mr. and Mrs, Ken Rutledge, Dave Robb PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Weddings - Anniversaries Portraits - Industrial Team & Group Pictures SEAFORTH 527-0064 January Sale BIG SAVINGS ON REFRIGERATORS z .5 Turn loft 3rd rood post Hwy. 13 S. r. -,' than one mile on right . O 1 osseeo migriosigoo I weirowww" 11 .6. 8th and 16th units meet in Brussels Highway % East I I listoWel lo THE BRUSSELS POST, JANUARY 19 1977