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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1979-03-07, Page 8A ! Page b—Lacknow $entlnel, Wellneadily, March 7, 1979 Ripley WI meets..........: CONTINUED FROM P. 7 ankle length formals are in skirts and dresses outsell pants this spring. Mrs. James Kirk- patrick, acting secretary, called the roll "What to watch for in purchasing fabrics." Mrs. Lock presided and called on Mrs. Peet who gave the motto on "Use God as a steering wheel and not as a spare tire." In her remarks she said God wants to be first. Mrs. Francis Gemmell reported on the plans being made for the 75th Anniversary of the Ripley Womens Institute at Ripley United Church when a luncheon will be held on May 30 with Her Honor Pauline McGib- bon, Lieut. Governor of Ontario, as guest speaker. More in- formation will be an- nounced later. The Ripley WI will 'collect for the cancer society in April. Mrs. Margaret Blue andMMrs. Walter Lock attended the hospital auxiliary meeting and Mrs. Blue reported _ the group is asked to collect the computer labels off packages for the auxiliary, as it has collected sales slips. Ripley WI will join the. Auxiliary as an associate member. Many WI members enjoyed the course on "Common sense nutrition" held at the Complex, with the Home Economist Barb De Visscher. The course on Preservation of fruits and vegetables will be on June 14. Members were reminded of the Poster Competition on The Rights of a Child" poster. More information may be received from Mrs. Lock, or Secretary Christene Robertson. Mrs. Frank Fair commented on citizen- ship and world affairs saying the dollar is only worth 8014 cents, a 'year ago it was 90 cents. The next meeting is the d annual and • a pot luck luncheon at Mary Donnie McDonalds. Mrs: 'Roy MacKenzie gave the courtesies. St. Helens W. I. consider farmers' plight The March meeting of St. Helens W.I. was held in the hall on March 1st. The president, Mrs. -Muri- el Curran welcomed every- one. The minutes of the Feb- ruary meeting were read. Mrs. James Aitchison and Mrs. Keith Tyler gave the financial and assistant sec- retary reports. -Mrs. Gordon MacPherson is to attend the Officers' Con- ference in Waterloo in May. The Institute will entertain at Pinecrest Manor on March 15th. Hope all members will attend. There will be a Needle- point Short Course in the hall on Thursday, March 8th. The executive meeting to plan the District Annual will be held in Dungannon on April 2nd. The Branch Directors, Mrs. Allan Cranston, Mrs. Michael Naylor and Mrs. Frank Mewhinney will be the nominating . committee for the annual meeting on April 5th. Mrs. Ernest Gaunt took the chair for ,the program. Mrs. Ivan Clark gave a reading. Mrs. Ross Errington gave the topic on "The Day in the Life of a Country Vet" and "The Farmers Plight". Miss Isobel Miller gave the current events. A reading was given by Mrs. Frank McQuillin. Mrs. United. • Co-operatives of Ontario Sponsors of Quarterama.'79 Canadian Bred Futurities for 3 & 4 Year 'Olds Western Pleasure Class 14%. Horse Ration ;25 25 kg A convenient, pelleted, highly .palatable feed. To be fed with hay to horses that need extra fortification. ' Challenger' Feeds contain Mirra-Coat f'or. that prize- winning sheen. Sweet G 45 Horse Feed %,/ kg A lower protein feed for mature animals on good -quality' hay or pasture. Contains a generous levelof crushed oats .. . plus rhinerals and vitamins. Starter Ration85 for Foals �25kg A quality pelleted, high protein .feed that pro- vides all essential pro- tein, minerals and vitamins.. to enable the foal to grow rapidly and.. healthily. Horse 30 Pellets 5 2 A pelleted,12% protein complete ration for horses and ponies elimi- nates the need for hay, Alfalfa and beet pulp pro- vide rovide' bulk, as well as pro- tein & energy. 24% Horse 8725 k Supplement I 25 kg A high protein supple- ment fortified with vitamins & minerals. Highly palatable for horses whose nutritional requirements are critical. Lucknow District Co-op PHONE 529-7953 United Co-operatives of Ontario official feed supplier for Quarterama 1979. PRICING IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 31,1979 Ernest Gaunt read "The Pot" from Gregory Clark's book. Mrs. Ernest Gaunt, Mrs. Frank McQuillin, and ,Mrs. Ivan Clark served a delicious lunch. Ashfield W. M. S. „ Mrs. Doug Martyn opened her home to the Ashfield W.M.S. ladies for the World Day of Prayer meeting. Mrs. ;,Richard West opened the meeting by introducing the service Spiritual Growth. Mrs. Gordon Finlayson and Mrs. Donald Simpson helped with the service. Mrs. Ewan MacLean and Mrs. Warren Wylds prepar- ed a question and answer period for the conversation part of the service. Mrs. Richard West gave the offer- tory prayer and the closing prayer. - Mrs. Gordon Finlayson had the business part of the meeeting. C.G.I.T. 1eaderC meet Area C.G.I.T. leaders from Teeswater, Seaforth, Listow- el, Pine. River, Ripley, Wing ham and Lucknow had a day of fellowship at 'Lucknow United Church on Saturday; Jane Rumble from Blenheim led the program for the day. She opened with worship on "Doors". The leaders had a' personal sharing time and then discussed many prob- lems of the rural. leader., Some new songs were learn- ed. After lynch, provided by several area leaders, Jane showed many Bible Study and Worship techniques and resources. A fellowship for area lead- ers \was organized with plans for au meeting at Knox Presbyterian Church, Listow- el on April 17. Local .lady is honored Mrs. George Whitby en- tertained the neighbours at her home on- Willoughby Street in honour of Mrs. Harry Nixon's 85th birthday. A lovely plant was presented to Mrs. Nixon, also a beauti- ful decorated cake made by Mrs. Whitby. After singing happy birth- day Mrs. Nixon thanked' the ladiesand' ai'ver5 epjoyable social haur was .spent togeth- er. Mrs Nixon has lived near- ly all her, married life on Willoughby Street in the same house and is the sole remaining resident of the original neighbours.