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Winners in the Public Speaking contest between Blyth Public School and Hullett Central were chosen
when the two schools met Feb. 25. In the Elementary Division, Grades 7-8, Shane Taylor [front, left]
placed 1st; Brent Howatt [centre] was 2nd; and Kelly Cook was 3rd. With them are members of the Blyth
Legion, sponsors of the competition: [back, from left] Clare Vincent, Mary Lou Stewart and Donna Govier.
Shane and Brent are from Hullett Central, and Kelly is from the Blyth school.
UCW donates $600 to lift
Londesboro
Compiled by Mrs. Dora Shobbrook. Phone 523-4250
24 at Londesboro
World Day of Prayer
The U.C.W. meeting was held
following the World Day of Prayer
service on Friday night. President
Joan Whyte welcomed all and
thanked everyone who helped with
the U.C.W. Anniversary service
and with the Lions supper.
The minutes of the last meeting
were ready by Helen Lawson. The
Rev. Snihur returns
from Florida visit
Mattie McGregor of Kippen
visited over the weekend with
Clara Riley.
Dave, Caron and Gray Snihur
returned home after a two-week
holiday to Deland, Florida, visiting
with Dave’s parents.
Visiiing on the weekend with
Trudy and John Pollard was her
sister, Agnes Rhoads from Strat
ford.
Ruth Shaddick returned home
Saturday night after spending two
Crown of thorns shown
at Londesboro church
The Londesboro United Church
held a service on the first Sunday of
Lent. Greeting were Rev. Snihur
and Gordon Shobbrook. The ush
ers were Shannon Duizer, Melanie
Knox, Christine Potter and Vicky
Lou Riley. A hymn-sing was held
prior to the service led by Rev.
Snihur with pianist, Gail Lear.
Rev. Snihur welcomed all and
gavethecallto worship and the
announcements. The flowers on
the memorial stand were in loving
memory of Gladys Armstrong who
passed away four years ago and is
Burns UCW Unit meets
The Burns U.C.W. meeting was
held Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at
the home of Kay Konarski with 14
members and one visitor present.
It was the World Day of Prayer and
the printed program was followed
with everyone taking part.
Mrs. Rice conducted the busi
ness. Roll call was answered. The
minutes of the previous meeting
and the treasurer’s report were
given. Correspondence was thank
correspondence was a thank you
from Hattie Wood for a life
membership pin. Invitations were
received to Seaforth North St.
United Church on March 23 at 8
p.m., to Walton U.C.W. Easter
Thankoffering on April 5 at 2:30
p.m., to the Daffodil tea in Clinton
on April3at2:30p.m. (bring pan of
squares and one is to help serve),
weeks in Los-Cabos in California.
Sunday visitors with Ruth and
Allen Shaddick were Jeffrey Shad
dick of London and Lloy and Derk
Garlichs of Waterloo.
Sunday visitors with Beth Knox
were Cliff and Ruth Shobbrook,
Charlieand Shirley Shobbrook,
Margaret and Wayne Allin, Cindy
Swan, Melvin, Barbara, Theresa,
Melanie and Christopher Knox.
Jean Scott visited on Sunday
afternoon with Rosie Armstrong of
Clinton.
remembered by her husband Jack,
Doreen and Ken and their families.
This Friday, a family crokinole
party will be held at 8 p.m. At the
children’s time the song “Jesus is
a friend” was sung. He told them to
“Share a Smile”. On display was a
crown of thorns which was put on
top of the cross. Junior teachers
were Laura and Billy Jim Scott. The
choir anthem was “Whispering
Hope” with choir director, Marsha
Szusz and organist, Deanna Lyon.
The sermon was “Journey toward
the cross” speaking on sacrifice.
you cards from Jean Leiper,
Nesbitt family, an invitiation to St.
Mary’s quilt show on May 6-7 from
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with admission
$2.
Get-well cards were sent to
Josephine McGregor and Vina
Knox. A birthday card was sent to
Margaret Whyte. Mrs. Rice repor
ted two more boxes of clothes were
sent to Toronto. The meeting
closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Lunch was served.
to the Blyth U.C.W. meeting on
April 12 at 8 p.m., to St. Mary’s
quilt show on May 6-7 at 10 a.m. to
9 p.m., admission $2.
Miss W. R. McFarlane, Ontario
regional director of Leprosy Mis
sion Canada will speak at the
October meeting. The Westmini
ster weekend will be held on June
5-6-7; on April 6-7 the London
Conference of United Church
Women annual meeting will be
held.
The treasurer’s reportwas given
by Kitty McGregor showing a
balance of $1,177.96. Ruth Vincent
reported on the 60th Canadian
Ladies Auxiliary, Blyth project to
install a lift at the arena hall. It was
moved to donate $600 to this.
Audrey Thompson reported on
a quilt. The April meeting will be
held on April 13 with lunch at 1:30
p.m. It was moved to have a silent
auction and each group is to donate
$25 Anniversary Gift from this
auction. Collection and birthday
pennies were received. They will
cater to the men’s bowlers on April
28.
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The World Day of Prayer was
held on March 6 at 8 p.m. in the
church. There were 24 who
attended and Group 6 convened
the meeting.
The theme “Come and Rejoice’ ’
on the printed program was
followed. Betty Hulley welcomed
all. The prologue was read by Pearl
Mason, Leader I was Helen
Alexander. Gail Lear was the
pianist for the hymns. The “Re
membering Speakers” were Mar
garet Good and Betty Hulley.
Helen Lee placed the lighted lamp
16 play
shuffleboard
On March 4 there were 16
players at shuffleboard. Winners
were Elizabeth Lawson and Les
Reid. See you March 11 at 8 p.m.
12 tables
at euchre
At the W.I. card party on March
6 there were 12 tables in play.
Results: ladies’ high, Margaret
Smale; lone hands, Vietta Hog
gart; low, Marie Krauter; men’s
high, Les Reid; lone hands, Glen
Carter; low’, Wilfred Shortreed.
The next card party will be in two
weeks on March 20.
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Saturday, March 21
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on the table and the rose was laid on
the table beside the lamp by
Audrey Thompson. International
globe was placed on the table by
Mary Peel.
Thanksgiving prayer of thanks
for World Day of Prayer was given
by Rev. Dave Snihur. Scripture
from Luke 14-15-24 was read by
Pearl Mason. The meditation to
confession was given by Voice 1
Brenda Radford and Voice 2 Dave
Snihur and from the congregation
by June Fothergill. “Hear our
Cry” from continents’ voice of
Africa was given by Audrey
Thompson, Asca by Helen Lee,
Caribbean by Kitty McGregor,
Europe by Hattie Wood, Latin
America by Dorothy Tamblyn,
Middle East by Ruth Vince.pt,
North America by Joan Whyte,
Pacific by Dora Shobbrook and
Aboriginal people by Helen Law
son.
The music was recorded by Gail
Lear. The offering was received by
Betty Hulley and Pearl Mason.
The meeting closed with the
hymn, “O God our help in ages
past.” Grace was sung and lunch
was served by Mary Longman,
Florence Cartwright and Hazel
Watkins. A birthday card was
signed by all for Margaret Whyte.