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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1987. PAGE 23.
Guest demonstrates wreath-making
Gerty Keller dies
in Clinton Hospital
GERTY ELLEN KELLER
Gerty Ellen Keller, beloved wife
of the late Elmer A. Keller (1983).
died in Clinton Public Hospital on
November?, 1987 in her 80th year.
She was born July 2, 1908 in
Port Burwell, Ontario, the daugh
ter of Henry Mills and Jenny May
Williams. She was predeceased by
three brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Keller is survived bv one
daughter Lucille Arthur and her
husband Harry Arthur of Auburn;
three grandchildren, Judy Cieslar
of Goderich, Mark Arthur of
Auburn and Greg Arthur of Smith
Falls. Also surviving are five great
grandchildren Scott, Rachel and
Joel Arthur and Sarah and Patrick
Cieslar and one dear sister-in-law
Mrs. Stuart Mills (Velma) of
Brantford. Ontario.
Friends were received at the
Tasker Funeral Home in Blyth with
service in the chapel at 2 p.m. on
November 9. Rev. Pat Nunn
officiated. Interment was at Balls
Cemetery. Auburn. Pallbearers
were Kenneth McDougall of Clin
ton, Dr. Harry Cieslar of Goderich
and grandsons Mark Arthur and
Greg Arthur.
and stored them for the winter and
cleaned up flower beds and
winterized the fountain. The nativ
ity scene will be placed in
Manchester garden if it is in good
enough condition to do so.
Joanne Denomme demonstrat
ed the making of a Christmas
wreath, a table centre piece and a
door swag. She had many lovely
Christmas flower arrangements on
Knox United Church
hears sermon series finale
Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the
10 a.nt. service at Knox United
Church. Mrs. Gordon Gross was
the organist.
The children were called to the
front and they sang “If You’re
Happy In The Lord" and the
minister told the story and the
children went to Sunday School.
Call to Worship was read alternate
ly followed by the hymn “O
Worship The King” followed by
Prayer of Approach and Lord’s
Prayer.
The hymn “Since Jesus came in
to My Heart” was sung. A Creed of
Christian Faith was read in unison,
followed by scripture readings.
Nicole Middelkamp played a piano
solo. The minister’s sermon was
part three of “Questions .People
Ask”, “Why”. The offering was
received by Brian Ramsey and
Marinus Baker and dedicated. The
minister pronounced the Benedic
tion. The service closed with the
Benediction Response, “Holy
Spiritflowthrume.” Next Sunday,
November 22 will be Holy Com
munion Sunday. Calendars are
also for sale for 1988.
The Horticultural Society meet
ing was held on Wednesday night,
November 1 1 at the Community
Hall.
Mrs. Maurice Bean opened the
meeting by reading the poem, “In
Flanders Fields”. Elliott Lapp led
in the singing of “O Canada".
Minutes were read by Marion
Haggitt. The president thanked
those who took down flower pots
Community extends sympathy
Sympathy is extended to Harry
and Lucille Arthur and family on
the death of her mother Mrs. Elmer
Keller who passed away in Clinton
Hospital in her80th year last week.
Mrs. Bud Chamney is patient in
Clinton Public Hospital. She is
wished a speedy recovery.
Congratulations to Mrs. Celia
Taylor of Goderich (formerly of
Auburn), celebrating her 85th
birthday, holding Open House on
Sunday, November 22. Happy
Birthday Celia. Also to Mrs. Mary
Rollinson who is celebrating her
99th birthday on November 18.
Recent visitors with Laura Phil
lips and Ellen Johnston were Jack
Young of Mitchell, Mrs. Lome
McDonald of Seaforth, Mrs. Grant
Sparling of Blyth and Mrs. Robert
Young of Stratford.
Mrs. Clayton Robertson of
Meaford and Mrs. John Shouldice
of Etobicoke visited Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Jardin on Friday. They had
with them “William” a seeing eye
dog who is presently training with
the Shouldice family.
The U.C. W. General meeting
will be held on Wednesday,
November 25 at 8 p.m. Members
are reminded to please have their
year end reports ready to present.
Marjorie McDougall returned
home after spending a few days in
Sudbury with Mr. and Mrs. Allan
McDougall and family.
display. Erma Cartwright thanked
Joanne and presented her with a
gift. Draws were made and Joanne
donated one arrangement for first
prize. The wreath was Gail Dobie’s
choice, other prizes went to Marion
Haggitt and Nancy Slater.
Clarence Lang director from
district eight was in attendance.
He brought greetings from District
Eight and also spoke on the
“Ships” of Horticulture: Leader
ship, Followship, Fellowship,
Friendship, Workmanship, Battle
ship and Stewardship. Hehada
very interesting topic which every
one enjoyed. Lunch was served by
the committee of Erma Cartwright,
Jane Giousher and Lillian Leather
land and a social time enjoyed.
You Are Invited To
REVIVAL SERVICES
at
Huron Chapel
Missionary Church, Auburn
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 22
THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
EVENINGSERVICESAT8P.M.
SUNDAYSERVICES AT11 AM. & 8 P.M.
No service on Saturday
Special singing at every service
William Anderson James Carne
Evangelist Pastor
'In Flanders Field'
opens UCW meeting
Unit II of Auburn U.C. W. met at
the home of Mrs. Jack Armstrong
on November 11.
Captain John McCrae’s poem,
“In Flanders Fields” was used to
open the meeting. The theme was
Remembrance Day and Mrs.
Gerald McDowell assisted with the
worship. Members reminisced on
war memories and Mrs. R. Koop-
mans gave some personal experi
ences of her life in Holland during
the occupation and war years.
A poem, “Friends” expressed
the appropriate feeling of mem
bers at this last meeting before
changing units. Mrs. Jack Vincent
conducted the business and accep
ted reports. Christmas gifts will be
given to the shut-in members.
Mrs. Dana Bean presented a
proposal to members on some
future ideas for the U.C.W. to
decide on. A vote of thanks was
given to Mrs. Vincent for her
leadership.
Mrs. Gerald McDowell had a
display of Tupperware which she
demonstrated. A worthwhile dona
tion was made to the Unit from the
sales. The hostess served lunch for
a social time.
ff tables at Auburn euchre
There were six tables in play at
the euchre party held Tuesday,
November 10.
The winners were: ladies high,
Jean Plaetzerjadies low, Fran
Clark; men’s high, Ruth Jardin
(playing as a man); men’s low, Len
Shobbrook; ladies most lone
hands, Dorothy Grange; men’s
mostlone hands, Jewel Plunket
(playing as a man); novelty, Betty
Archambault.
Euchre parties are held every
Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at the
Auburn Community Hall. Every
body Welcome.
Remembrance observed at WMS
The November meeting of the
Presbyterian Women’s Mission
ary Society was held at the home of
Mrs; Viola Raithby.
The president Martha Daer
presided and welcomed all pre
sent. Marian Haggitthad charge of
the devotional, which was entitled
“The Unknown Soldier”. She also
read a poem “Why Wear a
Drug Awareness
Sunday, November 15, marks
the beginning of Ontario Drug
(Addiction) Awareness Week.
For the first time. Drug Aware
ness Week has been designated a
national event. Health and Wel
fare Canada made this announce-
menton June 1 1, 1987 as part of the
new National Public Awareness
Poppy”. Erma Cartwright had the
study entitled “You bought it, You
wear it.” Readings, “The Worry
Cure” and “Thirty Days have
November” were given by Viola
Raithby and Frances Clark.
The meeting closed with all
repeating the Mizpah Benediction.
The December meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Frances
Clark.
week marked
and information Campaign on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse -- a
component of the federal govern
ment’s National Drug Strategy.
Since the first Addiction Aware
ness Week took place in Metropoli
tan Toronto in 1981, this has
become an annual event in many
other communities across the
province.
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