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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-01-04, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1989. PAGE 15. Walton Walton W.l. holds Christmas party Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Holiday services held Christmas Eve service at Duff’s UnitedChurchwaswell attended with members and friends. They were greeted by Graeme and Helen Craig. Rev. Bonnie Lamble was in the pulpit. Bluevale United Church held their service prior to Walton. Sunday the greeters were John and Lynn Davies. Organist was Glenda Carter. Ushers for January are Ron McCallum, Ray Huether and Graeme Craig. Holiday visitors in Walton Mr. and Mrs. Roily Achilles held their Christmas on Boxing Day for 30 members of their family. Gene and Joyce Marcuccio, Dawn and Angie spent the holiday season at Sudbury with their parents and other family members. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Perrie and Viola Kirkby spent Christmas Day with Doug and Jean Kirkby and Paul. Boxing Day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Mitchell were several members of their family. Clint and Judy Emmrich, Jamie and Katie have returned from a most enjoyable holiday over the Christ­ mas season in the warm climate of Florida. They camped at Ford Wilderness. Christmas Day guests with Ray, Margery and Steven Huether were Mary and JeffYanctus, Bayfield; Danny and Seyma Holmes, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holmes and Mrs. Ruby Webster, Clinton; Miss Emma Shortreed, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. MackWebsterandfamily, Varna and Kathy tarone, Seaforth. Mrs. Isabelle Shortreed spent Christmas Eve with Ken and Judy Shortreedandfamily. On Boxing Day she visited with Bill and Louise Smith and family at their cottage, Point Clark. Mrs. Ruth Thamer spent Christ­ mas Day at the home of Alex and Pauline Gulutzen with other mem­ bers of her family. Man involved in Brussels robbery recaptured after jail break BY LISA BOONSTOPPEL Two escaped convicts, one a former Seaforth resident involved in a December, 1986, Brussels Variety robbery have been captured in Sudbury after escaping from the minimum security Fontenac Institu­ tion near Kingston. Mark Wood, 24, of Seaforth and Daniel Maillete, 23, of Sudbury were considered dangerous after two handguns and ammunition were taken from a northeastern Ontario home. The pair were apprehended when police received a tip that they were staying at a nearby hotel. Mr. Wood and his partner are charged with being unlawfully at large. In the Brussels Variety armed robbery a civilian tipped police after he overheard Mr. Wood and two other men talking about their exploits. Mr. Wood was then captured between Seaforth and Clinton and $350 in cash was recovered.. In the coming announcements Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. will see the U.C.W. joint General Meeting; Thursday, Jan. 5,4:15 will be junior choir practice. NextSunday, Jan. 8 is the U.C.W. Installation service; 7:30 p.m., Youth Group; Sunday, Jan. 22, Walton Annual Meeting and pot luck luncheon following worship at 11:30 a.m.; Bluevale service is at 10; their annual meeting is January 29. Mrs. Margaret Michelle, Stouff- ville spent a few days during the holidays with Ruth Thamer. On Tuesday they accompanied Ruthie who has been home for the holidays, to London to visit with Folker and Shirley Hertlein and family. President, Marion Godkin opened the Christmas meeting of the W alton Women’s Institute with a poem on Wednesday evening, December 21. After the usual Institute Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and “O Canada”, the minutes of the last meeting were approved as read by Marjory Humphries. Then she gave the People Christmas Day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Marks and Blaine were: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Marks, Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. Brian Pryce and family, Winthrop; Mr. andMrs. RoyGingerich and girls and Mrs. Viola Traviss, Walton; Tracey Salverda, Londesboro and Brian Marks, Halifax. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Marks and family spent New Year’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. Brian Pryce and family. Holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Allan McCall were Bev Steven­ son, Ron and Chris, Walton; Barry Currie, Brussels; John and Gail Currie, Orangeville; Rhonda Eppen- berger and baby son, Jeremy, Grand Valley; Doug and Betty Currie and James, Brampton. financial report. The noon luncheon made $158.75 with not as good a crowd as usual. The next luncheon is Jan. 18. Fourteen ladies answered the roll call. Several thank you notes were read. The quilt made by several ladies was completed and delivered to the FriendshipHouseinGoderich. A donation was made to the Town and Country Homemakers. Leona Mc­ Donald gave a report from a meeting she had attended recently. Marjory Humphries surprised Annie Reid when she presented her with a gift from the Institute as she Thank you for your support over the years and we hope you will continue to support the new owner, Dauphin Feed and Supply. All the best in the future. Frank Roth, Walton Feed Mill had moved to Seaforth. A card was signed by all present for Elva Bolger who was unable to attend. Marion took charge of the fun part of the meeting when she conducted a few games of Bingo assisted by Ruth Axtmann. Margaret Shortreed led in a few Christmas Carols accompanied by Marjory Humphries as pianist. Helen Craig looked after the gift exchange. Institute Grace was sung, then everyone went to the basement where a tasty Christmas lunch was served closing a lovely evening.