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Elections Cause Seven
1964 1fit-MONTHLY EUCHRE
Changes in Cty. Council
GODPRlCl l-.yn election u;" -
set at Clinton, where Reeve
Morgan Agnew lost the rek.va -
ship to puff Thompson, is -
tnoves one of three .,nuo'teed
candidata for the wardenship
of Huron, Tht. others, Rev ye
Glenn Webb of Stephen ,and
Reeve C:litford Dunbar of tr;rey,
were not opposed. With Mr,
Agnew, deputy reeve John Sut-
ter, two rears in county t
cil, went down to de'fe'at on a
local issue.
Seven. changes in county
council membership are assur-
ed, several in what might be
called the ordinary course of
events and others through de-
feat at the polls. With the re-
turn on Monday of Reeve Tom
Leiper, of Mullett, by a sub-
stantial majority, there re -
rnains only :McKillop in which
an election has not been held.
Kenneth :tee art s.Ring ,1
first tt tilt ,,s ;: c v ..y 'd nay Iiia
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Ps.'pa:ty fiveye Tom dit:+c,ard,
Astitield, lost to Cordon Boyd
but Deputy- Reeve Rift>ert Gib-
son st'r i'. ed a contest in How -
Wk. At Winghain, Reeve J.
Roy ;ldair, 11 years in county
council, stepped aside for his
deputy, Joseph Kerr, chairman
of the 19C4 4 roads committee,
and J, Alexander is the new
deputy reeve. Clarence E.
Boyle succeeds Glen Fisher as
reeve of Exeter.
The election in Goderich,
unopposed, of Reg. R. Jewell
as reeve and Robert Squire as
deputy reeve returns the former
to county council in place of
Reeve Frank Walkom, who has
successfully contested the may -
orality. Mr. Squire will enter
county council as deputy reeve.
WRONETER-A very success-
ful hi -monthly euchre party
was held in the Community
Hall last week under the spon-
sorship of tht; Women's Insti-
tute. One more will be held
before Christmas. The prize
winners were Mrs. Ivan Haskins
and George Hamilton, high
scores; Mn.sHarry Adams and
Clark Raviwici, second; novelty,
Mrs. Clarke Sharpin; special
bingo, Carl (Ted) Smith.
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WHITECHURCH-The power
interruption last week took
most homes back to the oil
lamps and some resorted to
candles ready for Christmas.
Occurring as it did at the
supper hour many pressed coal
oil or gas stoves into service,
Those who did not possess such
stoves had to be satisfied with
cold suppers, accompanied by
milk or juice.
Mrs. E. Anderson Is Leader
BELGRAVE-The Afternoon
Unit of the U. C. W. met at
the church Thursday with 16
members present. A hymn and
The Lord's Prayer were sung ac-
companied by the record player:
Mrs. Stewart Procter gave a
reading, "The Unforgettable
Character, Jesus". She was
assisted by Mrs. Leslie Bolt,
Mrs, Harold Procter, Mrs. Hel-
en Martin and Mrs. Earl Ander-
son, who read sections from the
Bible. Mrs. S. Procter gave
the prayer. Mrs. Stanley Cook
sang a solo, "Star of the East".
Minutes of the previous
meeting were read and adopted.
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The treasurer, Mrs. Helen Mar-
tin reported total receipts to
date of 8106.90. Officers for
the coming year were nomin-
ated and elected as follows:
Leader, Mrs. Earl Anderson;
secretary, Mrs. Ross Robinson;
treasurer, Mrs. Helen Martin;
program, Mrs. Stanley Cook;
Christian citizenship and social
assistance, Mrs. Walter Scott;
community friendship, visiting
arid membership, Mrs. Herson
Irwin; press, Mrs. Ross Robin-
son; literature, Mrs. Albert
Coultes; social functions, Mrs.
Annie Coultes; supply, Mrs.
Harold Procter; pianist, Mrs.
Arthur Jackson.
"0 Little Town of Bethle-
hem" was sung. Mrs. Carl
Procter gave a reading, written
by Miss Margaret Curtis, "What
Should Christmas Mean to Me?"
Mrs. Arthur Jackson had charge
of the Bible study.
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For Cheer Boxes
(Intended for last week)
GORRIE-Rev. G. A. Anderson,
rector of St. Stephen's Angli-
canChurch, was guest speaker
at the Christmas meeting of the
Gorrie W.I. on Monday evening
at the home of Mrs. Glenn
Johnston. He gave a Christmas
message, tracing the changes
in the celebration of the festi-
val down through the years to
the present.
The first Christmas tree was
brought to England by Prince
Albert, husband of Queen Vic-
toria, from Germany. The
first ChrJstmas card was sent in
1844. Customs are both sacred
and secular as are the carols
which have been sung for cen-
turies. He closed by reading
the story of the Nativity from
Matthew and Luke. He encour-
aged attendance at the church
services on Christmas day. He
said Christmas is a time to
give happiness and help to those
who need it.
Mrs. Russell Adams, presi-
ded for the business when a
committee was appointed to
fill candy bags for the children.
The ladies are Mrs. H. Rhame,
Mrs. Wm. Strong, Mrs. E. H.
Strong, Mrs. John Baylor, Mrs.
Robt. Elschner and Mrs. Nor-
man Wade.
Mrs. Alex. Graham, Mrs.
E. I I. Strong and Mrs. William
Strong are in charge of boxes
for shut-ins which will he pack-
ed on Friday evening of next
week at the Toronto -Dominion
Bank. The members are asked
for donations of candy and
cookies, jam, etc. Mrs. Glad
Fdgar and Mrs. Mci. Taylor
will look after flowers for those
in hospital and in Clinton.
Roll call was a Christmas
card for a shut-in. Next meet-
ing will be held on regular
date, the first Tuesday in Jan-
uary at the home of Mrs. Wm.
Strong.
Refreshments were served by
Mrs. Russell Adam and Mrs.
Cecil Wilson, assisted by the
hostess.
Seven Members
Perfect Attendance
WRQX1;TLR-Mr .. Adaarns
gave the call to worship cm,
Tuesday afternoon of last week
when the Willing Workers held
their Christmas and annual
meeting,
Mrs. Leslie Douglas gave
the story of the nativity and
Mrs. George Gibson gave
thoughts on Bethlehem. Mrs.
Chas. McCutcheon sang
"Christmas Bells".
Ten members and two visit-
ors answered roll call with a
Christmas wish. "The Shepherd
Who Didn't Go" was read by
Mrs. Gibson. Carols were sung
and Mrs. Adams closed the wor
ship with prayer,
Mrs. Louttit, leader, con-
ducted of stness. Seven of the
14 members had perfect attend-
ance during the year, Mrs,Rae
Louttit, Mrs, Doris Adams,
Mrs, Harvey McMichael, Miss
Gertie Bush, Mrs. Wm. Mc -
Lean, Mrs. W, E. Weir, Mrs.
George Gibson,.
Mrs. McLean reported for
the nominating committee, The
190 slate is; Leader, Mrs. R.
Louttit; secretary and press, Mrs
Gibson; treasurer, Mrs. Adams;
pianist, Mrs, H. McMichael;
buying committee, Mrs, Stan
Gallaher, Mrs. Ken Bennett;
nominating, Mrs. Harry Adams,
Mrs, Wm. McLean.
It was voted to send a Christ-
mas
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Agnes McDonald.
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