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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-05-11, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1988. Auburn Walkerbum Club to raffle afghan Compiled by Mis. Mildred I.tovlor. Phone 52b-75W The Walkerburn Club met at the home of Mrs. Isabel Moore on Tuesday, April 26. There were 12 members and several children present. Kids get minister's souvenirs Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the morning service at Knox United Church with Lori Millian as organist. Call to Worship was read alternately followed by the hymn, “Blessed Assurance.” The children’ s song was “Magic Penny’’. The story was about “Moms" and each lady in the church was given a flower made by the children. Rev. Snihur present­ ed each child with a pence that he had brought from his trip to England. The junior choir sang two numbers under the direction of Mrs. Allan Webster and Mrs. Gordon Gross entitled, “Togeth­ er” and “We'll do it all for Jesus”. The hymn, "The Wise may bring their Learning”, was sung. Rev. Snihur read the scripture followed by the prayer chorus, “Whisper a Prayer in the Morning". The minister’s sermon was entitled, “Treasure in pots of clay”. The offering was received by Peter Verbeek and Ken Ramsey and dedicated. The hymn, “Be­ cause He Lives’’ was sung. Rev. Snihur pronounced the Benedic­ tion followed by Benediction Re­ sponse, “Now Thank we ail our God. ’’ Rev. Snihur will be away next Sunday so the guest speaker will be Rev. Sebring Wilts of Cambridge. Handing over the keys to the first four of six brand new half-ton pickups purchased by the County of Huron last week is Bob Richmond, Sales Manager of J.L. McCutcheon Motors Ltd. of Brussels, while the county’s Joe Steffler, Shop Foreman at the Auburn Roads Maintenance shed, takes delivery. McCutcheon Motors won the tender over ten others with a bid of $71,240.94 earlier this year. Mrs. Len Archambault, the president, opened the meeting with a humorous reading, “Grandma’s off her rocker”. The singing of “O Canada” followed and Mrs. Elliott Lapp led in prayer. The treasurer Mrs. Rick Archam­ bault and the secretary Mrs. E. Lapp gave their respective reports. The club was invited to Mrs. Keith Lapp’s home for the May meeting. Mrs. Tom Cunningham and Mrs. Terry Rutledge will be in charge of the program and Mrs. E. Lapp and Mrs. K. Lapp are the lunch committee. Mrs. P. Hunking announced that the Good Will truck will be in the district on May 11. The draw donated by Mrs. Len Archambault was won by Mrs. D. Collins. A discussion took place about the quilt and afghan. Tickets will be sold on the latter. Members are to bring completed blocks for the next meeting. Mrs. J. Verwey was appointed quilt convenor. Mrs. Archambault Auburn then turned the meeting over to the program committee, Mrs. Keith Lapp who opened with two appro­ priate poems, “The Worth of a Neighbour’’ and “Hills of Spring”. A contest on abbrevia­ tions was conducted by Mrs. Elliott Lapp. Mrs. Len Archambault was the winner and several tied for second place. Two readings were given, “Mother’s Crazy Quilt” and “The ProfileofaSenior’’. Adelicious lunch of assorted fruit bread and cheese were served by Mrs. B. Norman and Mrs. B. Thomson closed the lovely afternoon. Stratford Festival holds church service People around Auburn Visitors this past week with Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodgers were Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Wright of Stratford, Mrs. Joyce Gunter of Shining Tree, and Mrs. Lois Hallam of Goderich. Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the late Mrs. Hugh Bennett of Port Albert (the former Dorothy Wilson of Auburn) who passed away last week at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in her 73rd year. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Siddon of Kincardine called on Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger on Sunday. The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held at the Community Hall on Tuesday, May 17 at 2 p.m. The topic will be Police are looking for the thief who stole a microwave oven from Royal Homes Ltd. located on Arthur St., Wingham. The theft occurred on the 17th or 18th of November 1987. The microwave was to be installed in a new home and was stored in the back shop awaiting completion of the house. It is Crime Stoppers Crime of the week described as a 30” under-the- cupboard, Admiral microwave/ exhaust fan, brown in colour with a smoked glass door. The oven is valued at $800. If you have information about this or any other serious crime call CRIME STOPPERS OF HURON COUNTY toll free at 1-800-265-1777. Your call will not be traced, or recorded and your anonymity is guaranteed. If an arrest is made you could earn a cash reward of up to $1,000. You will not have to identify yourself nor testify in court. REMEMBER CRIME DOESN’T PAY BUT CRIME STOPPERS DOES! UCW holds Thankoffering The Auburn U.C.W. Thank- offering meeting was held on April 27 with 28 members and nine visitors. A beautiful layette collec­ tion was displayed. Ruth Jardin opened the meeting with a poem, “A Friend’’. The I dedication reading, “Nothing is too good for a Friend” was read by Gail Dobie. Scripture reading was given by Ruth Jardin followed by a prayerledby LoisHaines. Irene and Lori Millian played a beautiful piano duet. Regina Campbell gave a demonstration on relieving a choking person. Rev. Lorenzo Ramirez was guest speaker and showed the group interesting slides from the Philip­ pines. Violet Durnin was present­ ed with her pin and certificate'for being a lifetime member of the U.C.W' The meeting closed with the singing of “Jesus Saves” and the Benediction. The Stratford Festival’s annual Service of Dedication and Celebra- tion this year will take place on Sunday, May 15at2:00p.m. at the Avon Theatre. 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