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IioncLesboro Londesboro church has 492 members
Compiled by Mrs. June Fothergill. Phone 523-4360
UCW plans for Day of Prayer
Burns U.C.W. meeting was held
Wednesday, February 1 at the
home of Clara Riley with 15
members and four visitors present.
The meeting opened with two
favourite hymns “Beneath the
Cross of Jesus” and “Just as I
am”, with Barbara Hodgins on the
guitar.
Clara then led in prayer. Kay
Konarski had the scripture taken
from the first chapter of John,
followed by a reading from Beth
Knox, a New Year’s Prayer. The
hymn “What a Friend we have in
Jesus” was sung. Clara had a
reading “God Does Love You”.
The “Healing Song” was sung by
Barbara Hodgins. The Lord’s Pray
er was repeated in unison, then
Renee Snell took over the business
part of the meeting.
Roll call was answered by bible
verse and the paying of member
ship dues. The minutes of the
previous meeting were read and
Margaret Taylor gave the treasur
er’s report. Jean Scott is to write a
thank you note to Mr. and Mrs.
Brunkard for the delicious turkey
dinner they served the group on
December 9. Also a sympathy card
is to be sent to Ramona Jamieson in
the death of her brother-in-law.
The group is invited to the World
Day of Prayer service on Friday,
March 3 in Wesley Willis Church,
Clinton and after the service to
Gladys and Ida Leipers for the
March meeting. Collection was
taken. The meeting closed with
prayer. Lunch was served by
Clara’s group.
The annual meeting of Londes
boro United Church was held on
Tuesday evening, Jan. 31 at the
Church. It opened with pot luck
dessert at 7:30 p.m.
Rev. Snihur opened the meeting
with prayer. Bob Trick was chair
person and Brenda Radford was
secretary for this annual meeting.
Clara Riley made the motion that
the agenda be adopted as read.
Adherents were allowed to vote on
motion of Karen Snihur and Edna
Reid.
Brenda Radford read minutes of
1988 Congregational meeting.
Ed and Neil Salverda moved all
members of nominating committee
be accepted as listed. As of now
adherents of our Church who pass
Shuffleboard
results
At shuffleboard on Wednesday
evening, February 1 there were 14
people present at Hullett Central
School. High lady was Elizabeth
Lawson, high man, Les Reid.
away during the year be listed as
well as members. The group com
mittee reports were all approved as
printed. Jean Fox gave the treasur
er’s report for the year 1988.
Garnet Wright and Bert Lyon
moved this report be accepted. Jim
Jamieson was named as auditor to
take Trudy Pollard’s place for 1989.
Clara Riley moved 1989 budget
be accepted as printed. No amount
was set for M. and S. Fund. A vote
of thanks was given to treasurer
Londesboro Church news
On Sunday, February 5, the
greeters at Londesboro United
Church were Bruce and Harriet
Shillinglaw. Ushers were Gerrit
Wilts, Bill Bromley, John Hoggart
and Cliff Saundercock.
A candle lighter and snuffer
were donated by Jack and Marion
Snell and they were dedicated in
loving memory of their grand
daughter Amy Bosman.
Jean Fox. Gordon Shobbrook gave
Dave and Caron a vote of thanks for
their work in 1988. Bob Trick
thanked everyone for their help in
1988 to keep the Church in good
standing. The hymn “Grace and
Glory” was sung. Rev. Snihur
closed the meeting with prayer.
1988 resident members were 358;
non-resident members, 134; Total
492. There were seven baptisms,
five deaths, five marriages, and
two members removed by transfer.
Huronview Fellowship Time is
Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Lenton
services begin next Sunday. Senior
Youth Group meets Thursday, Feb.
9 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Curling
Rink at Vanastra. Choir practice is
Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
and Sunday, Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m.
The sermon topic was “The
Healing at the Pool of Bethseda.”
Hullett Central School boys’ team won the Central Huron Volleyball tournament held in Clinton on Saturday. Members
of the winning team are: [front row, left to right] Jonathan Gerrits, Tony Vanderlei, Mark Livermore, Eric Kennedy,
Steven DeWolfe and Marc Bricker; [back] Jonas Cook, John Wain, Chris Kennedy, Jeffery Hadenko, Dan Hoggart,
Lawrence Bergsma and coach Ted Griffin.
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Walton
Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677
Wl plans dessert euchre
Wl meets
Wednesday
The February meeting of
Londesboro W.I. will be held on
Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 8 at 2
p.m. at the Londesboro Hall. Guest
speaker will be Mary Lou Murray
from Lady Diana Nursery in Vana-
stra. Roll call is stand up and recite
a nursery rhyme. No repeats.,
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The Walton Women’s Institute is
making plans for a Dessert Euchre
this Friday evening in the hall.
Dessert, tea or coffee will be
served at 7 p.m. After enjoying the
many desserts, euchre will be
played upstairs with prizes given
out by the committee in charge.
Come out and enjoy a social
evening, bring a friend.
Next week, Feb. 15 is the
monthly luncheon served by the
Institute members in the hall. The
menu fcr this luncheon is to be
fresh pork roast, potatoes, corn,
cabbage salad, relish and breads
accompanied by dessert and tea.
Everyone is welcome, starts 11:30
a.m.
The February meeting of the
W.I. is cancelled for this month.
About people
Mr. and Mrs. Roily Achilles
spent Sunday, Jan. 29 with Mr. and
Mrs. Jerry Achilles and family on
the occasion of Jerry’s birthday.
Ruth Thamer accompanied
Annie Reid to Jean Scott’s near
Londesboro last Tuesday where
they were dinner guests. Margaret
Taylor also visited at the same
home.
10 tables at euchre
On Friday evening, February 3
there were 10 tables of euchre.
Winners were: ladies’ high, Ha
zel Reid; ladies’ lone hands, Mar
garet Taylor; ladies’ low, Grace
Cartwright, Auburn; men’s high,
John Pollard; men’s lone hands,
Lome Hunking; men’s low, Lome
Dale.
Former resident dies
Word was received of the pass
ing in Toronto in her 103rd year, a
former Londesboro resident, Mary
Grierson.
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