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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-04-05, Page 57• Dungannon_ BY mAiity BEBE SOCIAL NEWS On Sunday, April 2, a group of "Dungannon Old Gids" were entertained at the home) of Lauretta (McClure) Hefford. The occasion' was her annual Spring Luncheon. The guests were Wilma (Treleaven) Woodford, Edith (Treleaven) Younkie, Ethel (Case) Hay, Margaret (Pentland) Pritchard, Alma Hunter, Flora Durnin and her friend Nora Creyke. They spent the afternoon reading articles from the home- town papers, looking at snaps, old and ' recent, and reminiscing about life in earlier days. (contributed by Margaret Pritch- ard). Misses Judy and Janet Godfrey are visiting their sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Glen MacDonald in Kitchener now. Harvey and Joe Sproul return- ed through the week from Brownsville, Texas, where they spent the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Eric McNee and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Graham McNee and Mrs. Ross McNee. Angele and Craig had spent the last two weeks in Sudbury with her relatives and Eric and Brenda went to Sudbury for them on Saturday. Brenda stayed with her grandparents and with Mr. and Mrs. Jiin Hayden while her mother was away . so that, she could go to school. Mr. and Mrs. Bill, Blake, Becky and Kara, of Cambridge, spent the weekend with Mrs. Cecil Blake and with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ryan in Goderich. , Mr. and Mrs. Grant Sowerby visited last weekend with Mrs. Cecil Blake and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sowerby in Goderich Town- ship. (This is to correct an error last week when Mr. Tom Sower- by's name was inadvertently omitted.) Kevin Mack, son of Mr. and , Mrs. John Black, who was on crutches for some time a year or so ago for a hip condition, had an operation recently to remove a plate from his hip and has been on crutches again until it heals. A goodly crowd of friends and relatives attended the 30th wed- ding anniversary party for Ross and Bernice Henry at the Dungannon Agricultural Hall on Saturday night. Russell Irvin, who was best man at the wedding gave the address and called all the family to the front. Mrs. Isabel Adams, whoy_vas Bernice's bridesmaid, made the presenta- tion. Mrs. Doug Henry was unable to attend as she was still in hospital in London where she had a baby boy recently, •a new brother for - Justin, and another grandson for Ross and Bernice. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Doug Henry of London on the birth of their son. Mrs. Les Schultz returned home from Wingham Hospital during the week. Mrs. Elm Reed is a patient in Wingham Hospital since Thurs- day morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Park, Wayne and Glenda, and Kathie and John Stanbury visited with Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Petrie in Goderich on Sunday. Allan Petrie is home from the south where he spent the winter. Mrs. Graham NcNee and Mrs. - Mary Bere visited their aunt, Mrs. Gertrude Bell in Huronview on Saturday. Mrs. Bell broke her wrist in a fall recently and is in considerable discomfort. Mrs. McNee and Mrs. Bere also visited their niece, Mrs. Joy Vella and Tammy in Seafotth. The local L.O.L. held their last card party of this season at the L.O.L. Hall on Friday night with 8 tables in play. The prizes are as follows: high lady, Mrs. Marie Park (81); second high, Mrs. Louise Brindle), (72); high gent, Art Young (74); second high, Bert Medd (69); low prizes went to Mrs. Jean Errington and Tom Young. Dungannon Agricultural Soci- ety held the March meeting in the hall on Wednesday, March 29. —Committee reports were given on the successful card party and bake sale held in mid March with 27 tables. It wasdecided to have another card. party and White Elephant Sale this Wednesday at the hall. Directors were chosen for the different classes for the Fall Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Webster visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bradley in Goderich on Sunday. Mrs. Dwayne McDonald, Anne Marie and Scott of Kingston spent' about ten days recently with her parents, Rev. C. G. and Mrs. Westhaver. Other members of the family visited briefly at Easter time, Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell (Rose) of London; Carol of Toronto; Grace, who is attending Teachers' College in London and her fiance, Rick Lemon of Dundalk. DUNGANNON UNITED CHURCH Rev: C. G. Westhaver spoke on, "The Power of an Endless Life" on Sunday morning. The children's story was about, "Sun- dar,Singh, a boy of India". The choir sang the anthem, "Some- body Touched Me", led by Shelley Rivett at the organ. The trustees met briefly after the service. Explorers meet on Tuesday and Choir practice is on Thursday. •A committee of the Board of Stewards has been appointed to draw up a list of ushers to include some of the younger church members. This committee will meet next week at the manse. Camp Menesetung folders with particulars on the summer camp- ing program were on the table at the back of the church. Vacation Bible School is being planned in Dungannon for the third week in July. The Dungannon UCW ladies were invited to attend a special event at the Auburn United Church on Sunday evening. As part of the Easter Thankoffering meeting, a Contata, "The Miracle Worker", was presented by the Fordwich United Church Choir. DUNGANNON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH A group of thirty people from the church went to Pinecrest Manor on Friday evening. A program was put on consisting of several musical numbers, group singing, and vocal duets by Ruth and], Irene Martin. The children's Bible Club will meet at the home of Peter and Elizabeth Martin on Saturday afternoon. All children between grades 2 and 8 are welcomed to join the group on Saturday. . Pastor Lawrence based his Sunday sermon on the 15th chapter of Luke, the parables of The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin. BROOKSIDE HAPPENINGS Mr. Jewitt attended a princip- al's seminar in. Toronto at the latter part of the week. Lois Tebbutt's grade 4 and 5 class and Nancy Cameron's grade 3 and 4 class went to Robinson's 'sugar bush on Tuesday. They were given samples of maple syrup, butter and sugar and saw the modern vacuum systetn in the bush used for pumping sap from the trees. The children really enjoyed the trip. Kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 with their teachers, Lois Farrish, Louise Wilson and Janet Blanchette went to Kingsbridge school on Wednesday morning to see a Safety League program Lucknow Sentinel, WednesdaY, April 12, 1978—Page 25 featuring Elmer the Elephant. The children were asked to participate and learned much about safety rules. Plans are afoot for Education Week when grades 5 -.8 will put on a Science, History and" Geography Fair and grades 1-4 will show a. Hobby Fair. These displays will be set up in the gym next Tuesday afternoon. Parents will have the opportunity to see them 'next Wednesday morning and the differenct classes will be allowed to view the displays in the afternoon. Several of the women teacris from Brookside attended the 60th Anniversary Tea for F.W.T.A.O. held by the Central Unit of Huron County F.W. in Holmesville School on Tuesday after school. The unit president,' Sandy Braid, was in charge and gave some interesting historical facts about the Women Teacher's Federa- tion. Ruth Shaddick introduced the guest speaker, Esther Hume, who gave an interesting talk, citing some of her experiences during 35 years of teaching and participating in Federation activ- ities, The County President, Carol Simons, spoke briefly and wel- comed those present. DUNGANNON W.I. Cultural Activites was the theme of the Women's Institute meeting on Wednesday afternoon under the -convenership of Mrs. Wilmer Rutledge. A pot luck dinner was arranged at the home of Mrs. Harry Girvin. The president, Mrs. Elmer Black, invited all to enjoy •the meal. The minutes and financial report and correspondence were read by Mrs. Harry Girvin, secretary treasurer. Several thank you notes were received from those who received Easter gifts and visits. Letters are to be sent to several in charge of the English curriculum in Huron County Secondary High Schools re their choice of books. Donations of articles for gifts at the Ploughing Match were discussed. In May our branch plans to go to Lucknow for the Pinecrest Birthday Party. The District Annual is to be held in Nile Church on May 29.. Another request for quilting has been accepted. Mrs. W. Rutledge read two poems. She then introduced her guest, Mrs. Jerry Crawford, from Goderich (nee Norma Errington) who gave a very interesting demonstration on ceramics which she teaches in Goderich. At the conclusion she gave each lady an article of her work. Mrs. Rutledge presented her with a gift also. Mrs. Graham McNee, district president, conducted the election of officers for 1978-79 after Mrs. Hugh McWhinney read the rep,ort of the nominating committee. Past president, Mrs°. Elmer Black; president, Mrs. George Errington;. 1st vice president, Mrs. Hugh McWhinney; 2nd vice president, Mrs. Wilmer Rut- ledge; secretary treasurer, Mrs: Harry Girvin; assistant, Mrs. Graham McNee; district director, Mrs. Elmer Black; assistant, Mrs. Warren Zinn; branch directors, Mrs. Robt. Irvin, Mrs. Gordon Finnigan, Mrs. Russel Alton, Mrs. Sam Gitison; public rela- tions officer,, Mrs. Cecil Blake; pianist, Mrs. Gordon Finnigan; citrator, Mrs. Elmer Black; cura- tor committee, Miss iva Carr, Miss Beth McConnell, Mrs. Wm. Stewart, Mrs. Lorne Ivers, Mrs. C. Blake; resolutions, Mrs. Ivan Rivett and Mrs. Warren Zinn; auditors, Mrs. Grace Black and Mrs. Mary Errington, Conveners of standing commit - toes, Agricultural and Canadian Industries, Mrs, Grace Black, Mrs. Roy Robson; Education and Cultural Activities, Mrs, , Jack Clements, Mrs. Wilmer Rut. ledge; Affairs, Clifford Family and -Consumer Mrs. Alvin Kerr, Mrs. Purdon; Citizenship and World Affairs, Mrs. graham McNee, Mrs. Hugh McWhinney. • HURON.BRUCE FEDERAL LIBERAL , iitaA NOMINATING Mg CONVENTION AND ANNUAL MEETING WI WILL BE HELD AT Huron Central Secondary School Auditorium Clinton WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1978 AT 8:15 P.M. for the purpose of selecting a candidate to represent the Liberal party in the Federal riding of Huron -Bruce in the next Federal election. GUEST SPEAKER HON.- HUGH' FAULKNE-R MINISTER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS & NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT MEMBERSHIPS - The constitution provides that only paid- up members of the Huron Bruce Liberal Association shall be entitled to vote. 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