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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-10-28, Page 13Rage 12---Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, October 28, 1987 O.A.S.W.T. meets The Walkerton and District Branch of the Ontario Association of Superannuated Women Teachers met on October 14 in the Church of the Messiah, Kincardine, for their annual Fall Meeting. A devotional period was conducted by Mrs. Victoria Emmerton and an 'in memorium' for two deceased members was presented by Mrs. Margaret Ruttle. Minutes of the Sring Meeting and the treasurer's report were read and approved by those in attendance. Several members commented on the old textbooks they had brought for the book display. Mrs. Isabelle Parker, Paisley, reported on the Annual Meeting she attended in Sud- bury over the summer. A delicious turkey dinner was served by the ladies of the church and music of the day was presented by Mrs. Lois Davey who sang a medley of Thanksgiving songs with Mrs. Doris Bradley on the piano. Mrs. Bradley also entertained with her electric keyboard as did Mrs. Violet MacKenzie at the piano. The guest speaker for the meeting was Mrs. Fred Collins who told about the trip she and her husband took down the Amazon River. She also showed slides to accompany her commentary. For the next two years, the members of the Paisley area will be hosting the O.A.S.W.T. meetings. UNICEF IN AFRICA The drought -related famine has vir- tually conic to end in Africa. But some 14 million people still need help. Over 3 million refugees are still living in temporary camps. There are also tens of thousands of orphans or children who have been separated from their families. In some coun- tries, the rains have brought severe infestations of grasshoppers and locusts which threaten the crops. UNICEF has an on-going pro- gramme of intensive assistance to sub-saharan Africa, providing much needed help in primary health care, nutrition and water supply. When Canadians buy UNICEF cards, they support this vital work. unicef MARKET YOUR CORN SOYBEANS THROUGH US • Up to the minute prices-- • Fast, efficient and friendly service • Extended hours to receive your grain • Accurate weights and grades • Cheques issued at local branch • Competitive prices DEAL -where 5 E E w H E AT Augusta, Houser, Fredrick Contact us for your fall requirements on fertilizer. Custom application, spreader rentals 'rn available your business is wanted and appreciated 6 Branches to serve you team Mensal! 262-2527 Mitchell 348-8433 Granton 225-2360 Seaforth 345-2545 Ailsa Craig 293-3223 Pt. Albert 529-7901 Geraldine $citjosstatr Congratulations to Jean Hughes of the Sepoy Apartments in Lucknow this week. She celebrated here 95th birthday on Oc- tober 17 with a birthday party at the apart- ments. Freda Maclnnes baked and decorated the cake which was enjoyed by some fifty guests. Murray Gaunt could not be present that day but called the following day to pass along best wishes to Jean. Congratulations to Lee -Anne Haldenby and Rene Murray who were married on Saturay and also to Marlene and Russel Mackie who tied the knot on October 17. O.A.S.W.T. meets The Walkerton and District Branch of the Ontario Association of Superannuated Women Teachers met on October 14 in the Church of the Messiah, Kincardine, for their annual Fall Meeting. A devotional period was conducted by Mrs. Victoria Emmerton and an 'in memorium' for two deceased members was presented by Mrs. Margaret Ruttle. Minutes of the Sring Meeting and the treasurer's report were read and approved by those in attendance. Several members commented on the old textbooks they had brought for the book display. Mrs. Isabelle Parker, Paisley, reported on the Annual Meeting she attended in Sud- bury over the summer. A delicious turkey dinner was served by the ladies of the church and music of the day was presented by Mrs. Lois Davey who sang a medley of Thanksgiving songs with Mrs. Doris Bradley on the piano. Mrs. Bradley also entertained with her electric keyboard as did Mrs. Violet MacKenzie at the piano. The guest speaker for the meeting was Mrs. Fred Collins who told about the trip she and her husband took down the Amazon River. She also showed slides to accompany her commentary. For the next two years, the members of the Paisley area will be hosting the O.A.S.W.T. meetings. UNICEF IN AFRICA The drought -related famine has vir- tually conic to end in Africa. But some 14 million people still need help. Over 3 million refugees are still living in temporary camps. There are also tens of thousands of orphans or children who have been separated from their families. In some coun- tries, the rains have brought severe infestations of grasshoppers and locusts which threaten the crops. UNICEF has an on-going pro- gramme of intensive assistance to sub-saharan Africa, providing much needed help in primary health care, nutrition and water supply. When Canadians buy UNICEF cards, they support this vital work. unicef MARKET YOUR CORN SOYBEANS THROUGH US • Up to the minute prices-- • Fast, efficient and friendly service • Extended hours to receive your grain • Accurate weights and grades • Cheques issued at local branch • Competitive prices DEAL -where 5 E E w H E AT Augusta, Houser, Fredrick Contact us for your fall requirements on fertilizer. Custom application, spreader rentals 'rn available your business is wanted and appreciated 6 Branches to serve you team Mensal! 262-2527 Mitchell 348-8433 Granton 225-2360 Seaforth 345-2545 Ailsa Craig 293-3223 Pt. Albert 529-7901