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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-10-14, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14.1992. x Auburn Phone 526-7589 ] The news from Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Minister speaks at WMS meeting The Thanksgiving meeting of the Auburn Presbyterian W.M.S. was .held at the home of the president, Martha Daer. She welcomed all to the meeting. The Thanksgiving service from the Glad Tidings followed with several members taking part. The Rev. Nicholson of Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich gave a splendid talk on Thanks­ giving. He was thanked by Martha. Frances Clark gave two readings. The next meeting will be at the home of Erma Cartwright. The Rev. Nicholson gave the closing prayer. Upheaval in Auburn The normally quiet streets of Auburn are looking a little different these days as huge machines rip them up. The digging is being done to install a new drainage system through the hamlet at the request of the residents who were living with a non-existent drainage system. The Auburn Drainage Works 1992 project involves the three municipalities Auburn borders, Hullett, East Wawanosh and West Wawanosh, which will fund the project estimated at $380,000. Work on the project is being done by Omega Contractors of London and engineered by Tom Pridham of R. J. Burnsides and Associates Ltd. in Orangeville. East Wawanosh clerk-treasurer, Winona Thompson says work should be completed by mid­ November. WI members attend annual meeting Several members of the Auburn Women's Institute attended the annual meeting held at Brussels on Monday, Oct. 5. The morning guest speaker was Mrs. Tom Knight, C.A.S. director. He showed how important the bursary fund is. It means further education for foster children. The board director of F.W.I. told of the lovely old stone house purchased for the W.I. office - money is needed for this. Leona Armstrong was the afternoon guest speaker. She spoke on Canada Day in Ottawa and the magnificent fire works as well as on the re-enactment of the First Huron council meeting 125 years ago. She gave the highlights of Huron County. It tops counties in number of farmers and food production and is high in beef, pork end dairy. She closed with “J.O.Y.” - first for Jesus, two for others and three yourself. A delegate who had attended the A.C.W.W. meeting at Thunder Bay was present. The theme was “Reach For the Stars”. Jane Mugge spoke on Women's Institute scholarship and introduced the prize winner who told how beneficial to her the work has been. It was decided to raise the scholarship to $200 and the bursary to 75 cents per member. Betty Archambault thanked all for the gathering and invited them to West Huron for the 1993 annual. Darlene Empey plays solo at United Church The United Church was beautifully decorated for Thanksgiving and Rev. Paul Ross conducted the service with Nancy Park as organist and Bernice Gross as pianist. Call to worship was read alternately, followed by the singing of hymn “Come Ye Thankful People Come”. Rev. Ross told the children's story and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison followed by the children's chorus “Jesus Bids Us Shine”. The choir sang “Bringing In The Sheaves with Darlene Empey singing the solo part. The dramatic presentation was given by the Londesboro Sunday School being “Thanksgiving In a New Land”. “We Plough the Fields and Scatter” was sung. The offering was received by Gordon Gross and Lawrence Plaetzer and dedicated. Rev. Ross gave the closing prayer and hymn “Sing to the Lord of Harvest” was sung. Rev. Ross pronounced the benediction. Next Sunday will be the Anniversary Service with the guest speaker being Rev. Robert Bell of North Street United Church. Daily living discussed by UCW On Sunday evening, Oct. 4 the Auburn U.C.W. were guests of Blyth U.C.W. Mrs. L. Davidson opened the meeting and led in worship. Two lovely hymns were sung by the choir with Mrs. P. Boak the capable pianist. Mrs. Susan Howson introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Alma Langford of Exeter. She spoke on the high and lows of daily living. Jardins get relatives for company Mrs. Bonnie Armour and daughter Julia of Waterloo spent the weekend with her parents Ruth and Tom Jardin. Mr. William Anderson of Newmarket spent the weekend with his mother Bernice Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Craig and family of St. Jacobs spent the weekend at their trailer home at RR 3, Auburn. Sympathy is extended to Amy MacCrostie (nee Amy Toll) and family and relatives on the passing of her husband Hugh on Saturday, Oct. 10. 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