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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-10-28, Page 9Walton \ \ Complied h\ Mrs. Bett\ McCall. Phone 887-6677 Walton Wl learns of life as a refugee from speaker The Walton Women’s Institute held the International Affairs meeting in the hall on Wednesday evening with 15 members and one guest present. President, Helen Craig called the meeting to order with the Institute Ode, the Mary Stewart CollectandO Canada. A poem, “A Recipe” was given by Helen. The minutes were read by Margaret Shortreed followed by the treasur­ er’s report. In the correspondence a letter was read from the Brussels Public School who are making plans to start an instrumental band, it was voted to make a donation to the cause. The roll call was well answered by bringing or describing an article thatyou have, from an Internation­ al Country. Current events were given from everyone on Interna­ tional Affairs. Viola Kirkby introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. John (Irene) Blake who told of her family and the many experiences when they left Poland in 1940 and has never been back.Theywererefugeesfor 10 years, now a legal citizen, does feel very much a Canadian. Viola thanked her for showing their hardships with us and presented her with a gift of money on behalf of the Institute. In the business Helen mention­ ed the work shop on the new handbook to be held November 23 at 10 a.m. in the Fordwich hall. Donations were made to the Poppy Fund and the Brussels Fair Board. It was decided to invite the District President, Mrs. Ted Klaassen, Fordwich to the Novem­ ber meeting when Mrs. Gladys Ellsmore of Ethel will be guest speaker and demonstrate Christ- Walton euchre winners named mas arrangements. Articles are to be sent for the gift stall at the Area Convention in Atwood, October 29-30. It was reported a very successful luncheon had been held at noon withthenextoneset for November 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1987. PAGE 9. Sports Club holds bingo Walton Area Sports Club held its fourth Bingo Friday evening, Oct. 23 in the Brussels Legion. Winners for the first regular game were Leona McDonald and Marilyn White. The second game went to Joan Pletch, third game to Nella Blake, fourth game to Mary Ross. The first special game of $75 was won by Jane Draper. The fifth regular game of $20 went to Margorie Hartleib; the sixth game to Len King; the seventh game to Don Nolan and Millie Welsh; the eighth game to Mary Lamont. The second special game of $75 was won by Leona McDonald. That night’s admission ticket winner of $5 went toClara McGinnis. Last week’s ticket winner of $10 wentto Mary Lowe. The ninth regular game went to Fran McClinchey and Vera Marsh; the 10th game to Cathy Smith; the 11th to Donna Kingand MabelGlanville; the 12th to Clara McGinnis and Mary Lamont. The Share-the-Wealth of $52 was split with Pat Shaw and Bruce Sheil. John Steffler won the 50/50 draw of $31.50. The 13th regular game went to Vera Hastings; the 14th to Joan Pletch. The Jack Pot of $150 was won by Jean Ireland. The final bingo will be held this Friday evening, doors open at seven, games start at eight. Thursday night euchre was held in the Walton hall with seven tables in play. Winners were high lady, Erma Brighton; low, Marg Sweeney; high man, Lavern Hoegy; low, Iona McLean (playing as a man); special prizes, most buttons, Bert Daer; most pennies, Viola Adams; clos­ est birthday at Halloween, Viola Kirkby. Institute hostesses were Mary Humphries, Margaret Shortreed and Margaret Craig. The next euchre will be held November 19. UCW cookbook dedicated Continued from page 3 cookbook, made by the LJ.C.W. was dedicated to Evalena Webster for all her years of dedication and service including organizing the Country Suppers during Theatre Season. The recipes were donated by women in Bly th United Church. They were typed and made into books by a hard working commit­ tee. The cover was designed by Shane Snell and Whitmore’s Print Shop made the covers and secured the books. Since the organizers are only human, two small errors have occurred. They ask anyone who bought a book on Saturday to make the following corrections in the bread and bun section: Evalena’s lea Biscuits should read baking !><>wdcr not soda, and to Catherine idwell’s Pumpkin Brcadaddtwo . pumpkin. The books sell for oid are available from Grace >r Susan Howson. Canada,your bonds are here. Canada Savings Bonds go on sale October 26th. The rate of return for the first year is 9%. Buy your bonds through banks, trust com­ panies, investment dealers, credit unions or hrough the Payroll Savings Plan at work. An individual may purchase up to a limit of $75,000. Canada Savings Bonds are a safe, secure investment guaranteed by the Government of Canada. The 1980 (Series 35) bonds mature this year and will earn no further interest past November 1,1987. Series 1 - 34, issued before 1980 have already matured, so check your old bonds before you reinvest in the new issue. Your bonds are cashable at any time. Canada I Canada Savings Bonds are only on sale once a year, and are available for a limited time, so buy yours today. Canada Savings ' Bonds