HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-05-20, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1987. PAGE 7.
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Mrs. Jack Knight named
president of Cranbrook W!
The Women’s Missionary Socie
ty of Knox Presbyterian Church,
Cranbrook, held its regular month
ly meeting at the home of Mrs.
Wilfred Strickler.
Mrs. Jack Knight, vice-presi
dent, opened the meeting with a
moment’s silence in memory of
Mrs. Clare Veitch, the group’s late
president. Mrs. Stuart Stevenson
gave several appropriate readings
on the theme, “Mother”. The
scripture reading was in unison
with the meditation by Mrs.
Cranbrook
people
Mrs. Wray Gowing, Connie and
Randy were weekend visitors with
their aunt and uncle Jack and Mrs.
Conley.
We are pleased to report that
Mrs. Don Cotton is home again
after having surgery in University
Hospital, London.
Dean Bentley had the misfor
tune to get his fingers caught in the
chain of the lawn mower on
Thursday. He was taken to Lis-
towel Hospital where he remained
overnight.
Rebekahs show off
Stevenson. Mrs. Stewart Steiss
was in charge of the topic and told
of the women and mothers of
several Asian countries: India,
Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and
Sri Lanka. The conditions under
which these women have to live
make us realize how fortunate we
are in our country.
An invitation was read from
Harrington to their 110th anniver
sary, June 10. Eight members
answered the roll call with a verse
on “Mother”. Mrs. Stevenson
reported on the Spring Executive
meeting in Mitchell on May 12.
Mrs. Jack Knight was appointed
president for the remainder of 1987
and Mrs. Stevenson will be
vice-president. Two members
gave birthday money and cards
and visits were recorded. All joined
in the Lord’s Prayer.
A brief Ladies’ Aid meeting was
conducted by Mrs. Stewart Steiss.
Ways to make money were discuss
ed and a decision was left over for
later. Mrs. John Vanass was
appointed treasurer. Lunch was
served by Mrs. Hart and Mrs.
Strickler.
TheMay meetingofthe Cran
brook Foresters M100 was held in
the Community Centre. All 15
members of the Executive were
present except the conductor, Bro.
Ross Mitchell. Secretary Sis Patsy
Dickinson, recording secretary,
will be living in Waterloo to further
her education. She will be missed
and the members hope she comes
back to join them.
Sis. Brenda Perrie accepted the
secretary duties. District Council
meeting is at Cranbrook, June 16.
It was decided to continue the old
time dances, the first to be Friday,
October 23 in Cranbrook Commun
ity Centre.
The treasurer gave a good report
andlunchwas served by Sisters
Nancy Jean Craig and Mary Ellen
Jacklin. The June meeting is to be
the family barbecue and a good
turn-out is hoped for.
Local people
attend WI
conference
VIA. members from Cranbrook
who attended the District annual at
Fordwich were Mrs. Leslie Knight,
Mrs. Donald Perrie, Mrs. W.
Strickler, and Mrs. John Vanass.
Duff's church youth
group plans busy month
Rev. Bonnie Lamble conducted
the services at Duff’s United
Church, Walton and Bluevale
United Church at the usual times.
Greeters at Walton were Roy and
Linda Gingerich.
Announcements given out were
that there would be no Junior Choir
Practice this Thursday. Next Sun-
Shower held
for Mary Holmes
On Sunday afternoon May 17 a
bridal shower was held at the home
of Mrs. Margery Huether for her
niece, Mary Holmes, bride-elect in
June, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Holmes of Clinton. Mary
Ellen Webster was in charge of the
guest book.
Guests attended from Ottawa,
.Toronto, London, Guelph, Wing
ham, Clinton, Varna and surround
ing area.
day the Youth Group practising
music at Brussels United, Satur
day, May 23 at 7 p.m. On Sunday,
May 24 they will hold a meeting at
the pavillion in Gorrie Park then go
roller skating. Sunday, June 7
church picnic sponsored by the
Sunday School. On Sunday, June
14, Confirmation, reception of new
members and communion will
be held.
Walton W!
holds luncheon
Walton Women’s Institute will
serve a turkey noon luncheon this
Wednesday with the May meeting
in the hall at 8:15 p.m. Dessert
euchre will end the season of
playing euchre in the hall on
Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m.
new lodge to Masons
The regular meeting of Morning
Star RebekahLodge was held in
Lodge hall.
Noble Grand Mary Nichol con
ducted the meeting. Members
were informed Variety Fair proved
to be a success with all unsold items
packed and sent to Mission
Services, London.
The microwave demonstration
also proved to be a successful
endeavour. Plans were made for a
number to attend school of instruc
tion in Exeter on May 13. Plans for
an alternate delegate to the
Rebekah Assembly in June. Mem
bers were also discussed. Mem
bers were sorry to hear of the death
of Nelva Scott’s father in Philidel-
phia. A donation was to be given to
Brussels, Morris and Grey Arena
for the use of rooms there while the
group was without a Lodge Hall.
Nomination for officers for
1987-88 term took place. One
member received the birthday
honours. After the closing of
Lodge, members of the Masonic
Lodge, meeting upstairs were
invited down. After being greeted
by the Noble Grand, they enjoyed a
lunch served by the lunch commit
tee. Wayne Todd thanked the
ladies on behalf of those present.
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