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The Brussels Post, 1978-02-22, Page 8Untiring work, shut-ins and for sermons. She hope of the congregation that Miss Brown would remain in Bluevale during the coming year. Miss Brown thanked the • Introducing the little-big' tractors from John Deere New small-size tractors with big-tractor features MANAGEMENT SEMINAR FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK SERVICES TERM LOAN ANALYSIS This seminar proposes a set of simple tech- niques which all small businessmen can use when evaluating the financial health of their business and also a series of practical questions which should be answered when considering a proposal for a term loan. CASE STUDY: THE, HABERDASHER COUNTER .LTDk FINANCIAL 8—THE BRUSSELS POST FEBRUARY 22 1978 Bluevale library began in 1948 Correspondent Mrs. Joe Walker 357-3558 The history of the Bluevale Library was discussed by Mrs. Harry Elliott when the Women's Institute met at her home Wednesday afternoon of last week. Mrs. Elliott told when the first meeting to organize a library was held in the Bluevale Hall, 1948. Mrs. Joe Smith was the first librarian. The library was in the basement of the hall for seven years,' Mrs. Elliott succeeding Mrs. Smith as librarian. In 1953, new quarters we ' re needed, so with the help of the, Women's Institute and concerts presented in schools by the community, enough money was raised to build the present building. On May 21, 1954, the new library was opened with Wingham's Mayor McKinney and Doc Cruikshank present. There was a great deal of freelabor donated to make the building possible and Ruby and Louis Duff donated a number of books. In 1966 grants were terminated so the library obtained its books from the county. This method of obtaining books is still in use and Mrs. Clarence Steckley is the present librarian. Mrs. Elliott shared many happy memories of her days at the library, especially when she was asked to find certain books for readers. She mentioned high school students who asked that she find books "that were the smallest and had the largest print''. Mrs. Elliott - was presented with a lace tablecloth, swag lamp and plaque for her years of service as librarian. President, Mrs. Jim Armstrong opened the meeting with a Valentine poem, and Secretary-TreaSurer Mrs Mel Craig read the minutes, financial statement , thank-you cards and letters and correspondence. The fee to join the group is $2.00 per member. It was announced that the short course, "Persdnalize your Pattern" will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, on Feb. 21 and 22. The officer's conference will be held in May in Waterloo; Mrs. Craig will attend. The Errand Lee Homestead will open June 5 - 9. Mrs. Carl Johnston announced that the Institute District` Annual will be held May 9 with Bob Carbert as guest speaker. Bob Gibson will inform the W.I. of its responsibility at the International Plowing Match at the district meeting. , The quilt donated by Mrs. Murray Jenkins will be set up at the borne of Mrs. Craig by the 20th of this month. All those who • can « quilt are asked to devote some time to the project. Tickets will be sold on t he quilt at the March meeting. Roll call was answered by each member telling where her ancestors were born. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Armstrong and .Mrs. .Wendell Stamper. • The March meeting will be an open meeting in the aluevale Hall on March 8, Topic will be, "Plowing Match Plans Revealed" withspeaker Jim Armstrong. The Young People's. Society attended the morning service of worship at the United Church and assisted Rev. Wilena Brown in the Intergenerational service. There was a question-and-answer period and discussion with the group about the feelings and thoughts of teenagers and how they feel about relating to adults. The group sang a chorus "Pass It On". Following a noonday lunch the congregation held its annual meeting . Rev. Wilena Brown opened the meeting by reading scripture from Paul's letter to the Ephesians, followed by a short meditation entitled "Expressim of Faith" and prayer. She then chaired the business. Mrs. Bert Garniss was appointed to the session. Gratitwde was extended to the United Church Women for their faithful service to the church and congregation and to those of the congregation who helped during Vacation Bible School. Mr. Harold Johnston, Mrs. Mel Craig, Mrs.Donald Street and Arlene Johnston. It was decided to c,ontinue with the Every Family Plan for The Observer. A list of early church records which had been entered in the archieves was made available. Miss Brown also told the meeting of the beautiful printing Th omas Dunn had done in his entries in the church's "Book of Memories". Letters of thanks are to be sent to J. Wickstead and Mr. and Mrs. J. Thompson /retiring caretakers. Appreciation was extended to all wh o helped with various work projects; to Mrs. Max'Demeray, organist, for her faithful services; and to, the treasurer, Mrs. Keith Johnston for 'her work in preparing the annual reports. Mrs. Carl 'Johnston reported for the ministry and personnel committee and on behalf of the congregation thanked Miss Brown for her visiting sick and her splendied expressed the • Two power sizes-850 with 22-PTO-hp diesel engine; 950 with 27-PTO-hp diesel engine •°8-speed "Hi-Lo" trans- mission • Differential lock Now you can own a new John Deere Tractor sized to fit your business...and priced to fit your budget. Thd new 850 and 950 fill the power gap. No more overworking a tractor too small for your needs, or "loafing" a machine too big • for the job you need to do: Both tractors are.powered by 3- cylinder diesel engines with wet-type sleeves. The 850 has 22 PTO horse: power; the 950, 27 PTO horsepower. 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