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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-03-18, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1992. LondesboroThe news from Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 WT plans gifts for shut-ins The March meeting of Londes­ boro W.I. was held at the hall on Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. The meeting opened with the opening ode, “O Canada” and Mary Stewart Collect. President Lois Elliott opened with a reading “Nine Lessons for Living”. This was the Education meeting. Roll call was answered by a verse members learned in school. The Hullett Central School Band led by Mrs. Wyatt entertained with several selections. Six winning speakers were heard. Erica Horbanuik spoke on raising rabbits; Leslie Huizinga spoke on smiles and tooth care; Graham Worsell spoke on his first years at school; Melinda Beacom spoke on health tips for head lice; Shannon Scott spoke on animals and Karen Trick spoke on a V.I.P. - her Dad. Helen Lawson presented gifts to the band and the speakers. Happy Gang plans work meeting The Happy Gang Seniors will hold the March birthday party at Huronview on Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. Please bring cookies or squares. The Seniors Dance will be held at Hullett Central School on Wednesday evening, March 18 at 8:30 p.m. March Happy Gang Seniors meeting will beheld at the hall on Wednesday, March 25 at 12:30 p.m. It will start with a pot luck dinner. Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 UCW celebrates 30 years at Knox United service Knox United Church service was a celebration of the United Church Women's 30th anniversary. Alva Armstrong and Marilyn Verbeek welcomed all at the door. Ushers were Anne Vincent and Ruth Armstrong. Bernice Gross was organist and Marjorie McDougall was pianist. The sanctuary was marvelously decorated with different coloured balloons shaped in an arch like a rainbow and others in clusters here and there. The welcoming anthem “Amaz­ ing Grace” was sung by Darlene Empey with the choir joining in. Invitation to worship and Prayer of Approach was given by Joyce Bean. The hymn “Jesus Loves the Little Children” was then sung. Joyce also told the children's story on Noah’s Ark, the rainbow and flood. The Lord’s Prayer was sung. The sermon was entitled “The Role of Women Today” and was delivered by Alva Armstrong, Cathy Dunbar and Ruth Jardin. A recollection of the past events was given by former presidents to the present. These are Joyce Bean, Alva Armstrong, Jean Plaetzer, The minutes of the January and February meeting were read by Helen Lawson then approved. Correspondence was read from the Children's Aid Society and Anne Kroeson. A craft for W.I. members will be a macrame chair. Helen Lawson gave the financial report. It was moved the Honorari­ ums be paid. It was decided that Pennies for Friendship be raised to $50. The W.I. will give shut-in gifts at Easter. The final card party of the season will be Friday, March 27 at 8 p.m. Lunch will be provided. It was noted that fees for the annual meeting will be $7 plus cost of the meal. Collection and pennies were taken up. The meeting closed with the singing of “God Save the Queen”, followed by Grace. Lunch was served by Marjorie Anderson and June Fothergill. A work meeting to clean the church will be held on Monday, March 23. Shuffleboard Ten people attended shuffleboard at Hullett Public School on Wednesday evening, March 11 at 8 p.m. Winners were: men's high, Lome Hunking and ladies' high, Geral­ dine Dale. Marilyn Verbeek, Anne Vincent, Carol McDowell and Marjorie McDougall. Marjorie McDougall was the first president in 1962 and Violet Dumin was her co-president. A celebration of Achievement was given by Marjorie McDougall. She told of the organizations start­ ing with Women's Missionary Society and the Women's Associa­ tion and then the United Church Women. In 1962, Marjorie said, there were four units and about 60 mem­ bers. They met at homes for meet­ ings once a month and there was a general meeting at the end of the month. They catered to banquets and weddings and other functions. Now they serve lunch after funer­ als. The group has got smaller. They still have quilting days at the Church also. Marjorie called Anne Vincent and Marilyn Verbeek forward. Marjorie read an address and a cer­ tificate and life membership pin was given to Anne and pinned on by Marilyn. Marjorie offered prayer. A prayer was also given by Darlene Empey. Deep thought Jeff Cowan, left, and Kris Hiuser students at Hullett Central Public School held a meeting of the minds during last week's chess tournament at the school. Kris won first for Kindergarten to Grade 4, while Jeff tied for first place with Wesley Huizinga in the Grade 5 to 8 division.. UCW conducts church service Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, March 15 were Addie Hunking and Marjorie Duiz- er. Ushers were Elizabeth Lawson, Catherine Allen, Karen Popp and Kim Roetcisoender. The U.C.W. conducted this ser­ vice to celebrate the 30th anniver- WI hosts card party The regular W.I. card party was held at the hall on Friday evening, March 13. There were eight tables. Winners were: ladies' high, Alice Buchanan; ladies' lone hands, Mar­ garet Taylor, ladies' low, Marjorie Anderson; men's high, Garnet Wright; men's lone hands, Glen Carter; men's low, Don MacGregor and most zero's, Ted Fothergill. WS hears readings The February meeting of the Presbyterian W.M.S. was held at the home of Frances Clark. The president Martha Daer opened the meeting with a verse of scripture. She welcomed all pre­ sent. The devotional period was taken by Martha. The scripture portion was from the third chapter of Colossians and was read alternate­ ly. The meditation was about the beginning of prayer. Frances had charge of the study. She read three articles, “Who used the Church Porch?”, “Why Lent and Ash Wednesday?” and “Why Face East?” The business period was con­ ducted. The meeting closed with all repeating the Mizpah Benediction. The next meeting will be at the home of Hazel Craig. WI meets The Auburn Women's Institute meeting will be held at the home of Bernice Anderson on Thursday, March 26 beginning at 1:15 with a dessert lunch. The program will include the Tweedsmuir and other history of Auburn. Roll call will be “A dis­ continued custom you would like revived.” People Mr. and Mrs. Loran Peter of Kin­ cardine visited on Sunday with Mrs. Beth Lansing. sary of United Church Women. Helen Lawson and Joan Whyte were in charge of the service. Laura Scott had the Children's time. Scripture, Luke 31 -4 was read by Reta Kelland. Stories of the journey with light­ ed candles was presented by Helen Lee, Mary Peel, Betty Hulley, Ruth Shaddick, Kittie MacGregor, Joy Penfound, Margaret Wright, Cheryl Trewartha, Florence Cartwright and Mary Vandermolen. RELIEF IS AT HAND! Reduce your bills with a consolidation loan from..... Clinton Community Credit Union 70 Ontario CLINTON EXETER 482-3467 235-0640 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE ENVIRONMENT? Recycling Environmental Education Waste Reduction Residents of the Townships of Grey, Howick, Morris, Tumberry, East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh, the Village of Brussels, and the Town of Wingham are invited to attend the NORTH HURON ENVIRONMENT GROUP WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25,1992 8 P.M. BRUSSELS LIBRARY BASEMENT (entrance is off Mill Street) New people and ideas are always welcome! . If you would like more information regarding this group, please contact Craig Metzger at 524-2188 or Donna White at 887-6572. The history of U.C.W. was shown, with flowers representing past, present and future, by Addie Hunking, June Fothergill and Angela Horbanuik. Brenda Radford and Renee Snell presented the Litany. There will be no Bible Study or Youth Groups this week. Sunday School is sponsoring a crokinole party on Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Lunch will be supplied.