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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1982-02-10, Page 15community news Purple Grove -folk pass winter visiting friends Visiting . with John and Joyce . Farrell on Saturday evening was Bob Needham. Teresa Farrell visited with Don and Annie McCosh for three days last week. The Farrell's also had, supper with Mr. And Mrs.. Francis Boyle on Monday evening; On Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brooks, Ross Willet, Katherine Collins, Annie Irwin and Victor Gawley visited with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Thompson. Al and Marie Coning were Sunday 'dimer -guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson. Mrs: Victor Gawky went the weekend in Elmira visiting. with Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Grieg Shanna: Lochhead of Kincardine spent Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs. Katherine Collins. Mr. and . Mrs. Derk Logtenberg, Dungannon visited Thursday afternoon with Jim, Fran and Christina Farrell. Visiting Saturday . with Tom, Maryse and. Cameron Cole were Gordon, Margaret, Graham • and Lucknow SMS study women of the Bible The. February meeting of the ' Lucknow Presbyterian W.M.S. was held on Wed- nesday. February 3 at the ` home of Mrs. Noble ,John- ston. Despite the inclement weather, there was a good attendance. • Mrs. Morgan Henderson, presided and opened the meeting with a poem, God's. Love. ' The Bible 'Study on, Han- nah, was taken by Mrs. , William Ross The Bible Study this year is, Women of the Bible. Mrs. Ross told •of Hannah's faith in God and when her prayers to have a child were answered, she dedicated her 'song Samuel, to God. Mrs: Noble Johnston led in "prayer. During the business dis- cussion, It was decided to send a gift of money to Ewart College, Toronto: Members will attend the World's Day of Prayer to be held in South Kinloss. Church on March S. A timely reading by Mrs. J. E. Little was enjoyed. The Glad' Tidings review was given by Mrs. James Smith. She spoke on, What it means to be a, Christian in China. China is a country of one billion people and Chris- tianity is slowly . gaining ground, she `said. Mrs. Austin Loree had charge of .the • mission study, Neighbours or Strangers. A discussion among the mem- bers broughts out many int-. eresting things about our ancestors. We must be aware that there are many different - religions practiced. in .Can- ada, ' and we must consider how this fact affects the way we live and work. The president thanked the hostess and those who had helped in-; any way. Mrs: William Porteous closed the meeting. with prayer and a social hour followed: Area Arabian gelding wins AHAEC competition By Ruth Bathometer A local purebred Arabian Gelding, "Andgor Abnaa"; owned and ridden by Christy Messenger, has won the year end award'for Open Compe- tition ' given by ' A.H'A.E.C. (Arabian Horse Association 1 of Eastern Canada). Abnaa received a point for every horse that he ' placed above in Open Competition in 1981,. The classes must be open to all sizes and breeds of horses and riders of any age. His total score was 214 points, the highest in East- ern Canada. Presentationwas made January 23rd at the Vallhalla Inn at Kitchener.. Christy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norris Mes- senger of the 4th concession: Weekend 'visitors with Mr and Mrs. Ira Dickie were Denver Dickie . of Keswick and Brenda Cramp of Scar- borough. Mrs: :Phyllis Wallace of London visited on the week- end with Mrs. Steer and Mr, and Mrs. Don Bell. The February meeting 'of. South Kinloss W.M.S. was held, at the Sepoy Apart- ments with Mrs. Gib Hamil- ton, Mrs. Jean Hughes and , Mrs. Ada MacLeod, hostess- es. The. president, Mrs: Evan Keith. opened the meeting with the poem, Christis' made a sure foundation . and. prayer; ., The Bible Study and, medi tation was by Mrs. Ted.. Collyer. Mrs. John Forster - read Psalm 118. Mrs. Bruce, Hamilton; Mrs. herb Buck- ton and Mrs. Donald Macin- tyre each took part ' in the Prayer Circle. The roll call was answered with a Bible verse having: the word Foundation.; Mrs. -P i!- ip 'Steer sang a lovely so Each' Step I Take. The Presbyterial presid- ent,, Mrs: Ross Cumming, brought greetings from .Mait land Presbyterial: Mrs. Lloyd MacDougall gave the read- ing; Valentine The Middle of February, and Mrs. Ted Col- lyer conducted a Bible Quiz. -The Study Book, Neigh- bours or Strangers, was pros ented by Mrs. Harold How. aid. concluding with the Golden Rule. Do, unto others as' you would hae others do unto you. t Courtesies were made by Mrs. Ted' Collyer and the closing prayer'was offered by, Mrs. Olive Needham., Lunch was enjoyed, served by the hostess ladies 'and directors, Mrs, Harold How- atd and Mrs. Ted Collyer. Bradley Cole.. The -Bible Study group met at M. Annie Mccosh's on llutesday. Mrs; Gladys • Mason returned . home to Ripley.. Rita and Roy Webster brought her home on Thursday and she is much improved. Mary Helen McDonald, daughter of Shirley and Gordon McDonald is staying with - her while attending sdiool this semester. Welcome home, Mrs. Mason! Congratulations to Wayne and Debbie Armstrong on the birth of their baby girl, -Erin Arleen. Debbie's sister, Louise Fisher of Mississauga has been spending a few days with them. Intended for last week 'Marj Reid, Mary Mac- Donald, Marj Thompson, Isabel Brooks, Clara Shields, and Doris Nicholson were quilting for the fire victims, ' the. Hedley's at Kinlough. This quilting party took place at Ann McCossh's. home. A car load -from Pur- ple Grove went to the shower held for Joyce Hedley `at Kinlough Bible Study was held at the home of Mrs. Cameron MacAuley's. Katherine Col- lins, Sandra Forster,, and. Marj - Thompson were quilting Friday at the home - of MaureenCollins. Dick McCosh, ' Donald Forster, and, Barry Cliff are having a winter holiday in Rainy River visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Mac :McInnes and Mr. and . Mrs. Jamie Forster. • - Mr. and Mrs. Jim. McEwen of Kinloss were visitors of Gladys Arnold on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Hodgins left Friday for a holiday in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Shields, Gladys Arnold, Marj Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Howard .Thompson ,and Mr.. and Mrs. Donald McCosh were supper guests of Mr. - and is Mervin Hooey on Friday. - Pile Grove W.I. The monthly meeting . of the Purple Grove Women's Institute was. ,held on snowy, blustery Feb. 3 at 2:00 pm. Deanna Scott opened the meeting. Sandra Forrester read the scripture, which was Psalm 9& Theroll call was ' answered by 21 members. They were asked to wear a funny hat .or pay a 50 cent' fine. There were a lot of hats that made everybody laugh. They welcomed two guests and thirteen children. A short meeting followed. They decided not to make any quilts for charity this winter. Mrs. Giselle Ireland, whh was to be guest speaker was unable to come, on account of the weather. - Convenor, Gladys Arnold, conducted a contest on Bruce County.She then read two articlesout of'the Fall eg 1,982- 15 1981 issue of the Home and Country about the Basics of Effective Speaking and Con- ducting a' Committee MeetinIrene Boyle led a rousing 'sing - Janet Rhody then con- ducted three contests. The winners were Deanna Scott, Joyce Farrell, and Marion Emerson. They then had a bit of humour from Mary Thompson, 'flay Robertson, Mary Ellen Riwaan and Irene Boyle. Sandra Forrester thanked the, quilting class for helping with her quilt. Janet Farrell donated a pot holder and hot pad which were raffled off. Maryce Cale and Ann McCosh were the lucky winners. The meeting closed with O Canada and Grace. A lovely valentine lunch of cupcakes, ,pink ice cream and tea was served 'by San- dra Forrester, Aetna Gillies and Mary Ellen Rimmelz- w. 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