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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,
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