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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1991-10-16, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1991. WaltonThie news from Compiled by Betty McCall Phone 887-6677 Unit entertains at Halloween meeting Walton II U.C.W. unit enter tained Walton I unit for their Octo ber meeting on Wednesday evening. The church basement was deco rated in the Halloween theme. Many guests arrived in Halloween costumes to enjoy a delicious sup per. Winners with special costumes were Margery Ritchie, Mclva Fras er and Gloria Love. After the meal Gloria Wilbee for Walton I unit extended her thanks to Walton II unit for their hospi tality. Leader Maxine Houston con ducted several contests. A marsh mallow contest was followed by “pass the parcel” to music played by Marie McGavin. The winners were Heidi McClure and Doreen Hackwell. B. J. DeJong won the clothespin contest. Margery Huether played the piano for a sing-song led by Marie McGavin. Helen Craig turned thoughts to Thanksgiving when she led in a devotion period. The hymn, “Sing to the Lord of Harvest” was sung with Marie at the piano. Helen pre sented a reading “Silver Spoons” International Scene when she was joined by Helen Williamson and Kathleen William son followed by prayer. Helen gave a reading on “These Blessings” fol lowed by Kathleen giving prayer. The offering was received and aedicated. “Father We Thank Thee for the Night” closed this portion. Karen Hoegy read out the list of helpers for the turkey supper at the Walton Church, Wed., Nov. 6. Tickets were handed out for each unit leader. As many as can help on Tuesday are to come and help with vegetables and help stuff turkeys. Five from each unit are to help clean the kitchen, October 30 at 9 a.m. The Fall Rally was announced for October 21. The next unit meet ing is the Copper Contest. Maxine closed with wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgivipg. The guest speaker Mr. Whitmore, spoke on the meditation “Bread is Basic” closing with the poem, “The continued from page 5 countries in the Middle East have hired them to fly their sophisticated fighter jets. This is not to say that there were no infantrymen but I have quite a long list of air forces who, clandestinely or otherwise, hired these pilots. You may be surprised to learn that for a number of centuries the Swiss were considered to be the best mercenaries in Europe. So much in demand were they that they frequently found themselves fighting on both sides at the same time. While it certainly served to reduce unemployment in the coun try, parents understandably were annoyed at losing so many of their sons. In addition, the Swiss came to be outclassed by other soldiers, notably the Spaniards. Today, the only Swiss mercenaries you will see are the Vatican Guards. Young boys from the Catholic cantons of Switzerland are chosen to serve in these Guards and it is considered to be an honour. The parents can rest assured that their sons will come home safe and sound after a stint of duty. Reading about the exploits of mercenary soldiers may be excit ing: I doubt whether the job description will ever make its way into the handbooks of guidance teachers in our school system. Get back to tolerance continued from page 5 activity they judge politically incor rect. They are re-defining accept able behavior after the behavior has taken place. Like so many parts of life today, relationships between men and women, whether in the work place, the home or the bar, must get back to toierance and mutual respect. We can't go on like this or we should be separated into sepa rate cages io keep us from hurling each other. POPPY ACCOUNT Bank Balance Sept. 30/90 Collected in 1990 Campaign Late Donation Interest Total $ 1,952.09 2,275.78 20.00 54.18 $ 4,302.05 EXPENDITURES Poppy Supplies Remembrance Day Service Expenses Printing & Advertising Poster, Poem, Essay Contest Prizes Parkwood Hospital Visit Treats & Gifts for adopted veterans Purchase of hospital bed (for public use)1,099.46 Bank Service Charge Debit for cheques 704.00 143.90 193.24 264.16 160.00 68.00 1.50 ___LiZZ. $ 2,654.03 TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL EXPENDITURES BANK BALANCE SEPT. 30/91 $ 4,302.25 2,654.03 1,648.02 $ People visit over Thanksgiving Sunday evening Thanksgiving supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether and John were: Mr. and Mrs. Barry Saunders, Royal WI luncheon date changes The Walton Women's Institute stable Wayne Moulton, O.P.P. who will hold their noon luncheon (hot beef) a week later this month, October 23. The W.I. meeting will also be held that same evening. Convenor Marion Godkin on Citizenship and Legislation will have speaker Con- Bruce Whitmore leads will show a video presentation on prevention of crime. Guests are to be 4H members along with their leaders, parents and friends. Every one in the community is cordially invited. Meeting starts at 8 p.m., local entertainment and social time. Thanksgiving service The Thanksgiving service at Duff's United Church Sunday morning was led by Bruce Whit more in the pulpit. The sanctuary was decorated in th<» Thanksgiving tradition to celebrate the season. Oak Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. • Steven Huether, Toronto; Miss Tracy Boyes, Clinton; Ken Larone, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Allan Searle, Walton and Jim Pollock, Brandon, Manitoba who is spend ing a few days with the Huether family. Isabelle Shortreed spent Thanks giving with the Smith family at the home of her granddaughter Allan and Barbara Wilker, Mitchell on Saturday evening and Sunday evening with her son Ken and Judy and family. Saturday evening Thanksgiving supper guests with Allan and Betty McCall were Bev Stevenson, Ron and Chris and Shelley Nigh, Sea forth World is Mine”. Graeme Craig contributed a musical selection when he sang “The Lord is My Shepherd”. Dave Townsend and Campbell Wey received the offer ing. In the announcements the Junior choir is to practise Thursday, October 17. George Gowan will be guest speaker next Sunday, October 20 at 10 a.m. Purchasing a vehicle is a big decision! Let us help you make the right one! GARRY WOODCOCK Quality Care & Trucks We Can Save You Money Drive A Little - Save A Lot , NITG OM E R Y; LUCKNOW 528-2813*^ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BRANCH 420 BLYTH The Poppy Campaign money collected in 1990 was $2,275.78 THE FOLLOWING IS A REPORT OF THE POPPY ACCOUNT Poppy Chairman Alan Caldwell and Campaign Assistant Fran Cook would like to thank all who made the 1990 campaign the success it has been, final calculations indicate gross receipts approaching $2,275.78 earmarked for service to veterans and their families. As the 1991 campaign approaches it seems appropriate to thank all who donated during the door to door canvass last November. A special thanks to the following businesses and organizations for their continuing support: Blyth Legion Br. 420 Blyth Ladies Auxiliary Br. 420 Blyth Masonic Lodge Blyth Lions Club Blyth Christian Reformed Church Blyth Public School Blyth Girl Guides, Brownies, Boy Scouts Chauncey's and Pathfinders Blyth Inn Blyth Mini Mart Blyth Festival Blyth Printing Blyth Variety Blyth Vet. Clinic Blyth Construction Village of Blyth Bill McDougall Bulldozing Dave Lee Car Oiling Classic Restaurant Montgomery Upholstery G. Radford Const. Ltd. Sparling's Propane Ltd. Knights of Columbus Jim Anderson Sanitation Lyle Youngblut Enterprises J. D. Carter Trucking Burkholder Auto Body Grand View Restaurant Manning's Building Supplies Bainton Ltd. Threshermen Watson's Livestock Elliott's Insurance Ltd. Blyth Decorating Walsh's Barber Shop Christmas and Country Gore's Home Hardware Scrimgeour's Food Market Howson's Mills Dressing Room Only Allboro Enterprises Wilson's Health and Gift Centre Today's Variety Village Restaurant Green Gallery Radford Auto Parts Al Finch-Dempster’s Baked Goods Londesboro Public School Londesboro Lions Club Londesboro Women's Institute Londesboro Seed Plant Hullett Masonic Lodge Hullett Township Hillcrest Restaurant Radford Farm Equipment Hank's Small Engines Craig Sawmill Auburn Co-op Carl Nesbitt Construction 4 Blyth Sunoco Huron Tractor Ltd. Hensail Co-op The Old Mill Blyth Women's Institute Dickson's Auto Repair The Legion has a supply of hospital beds, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, raised toilet seats to any person in our district who may require the use of them. A special thanks goes out to all the Business Clubs and people who have supported The Blyth Legion Branch 420 Poppy Campaign in the past. Also to the Legion members who have assisted in making this one of the best poppy campaigns ever.Poppy Week will start November 1st to November 11th Yours truly, POPPY CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN POPPY CAMPAIGN ASSISTANT ALAN CALDWELL FRAN COOK