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PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1993.
Mrs. Chamney and granddaughter sing duet
Watched Their Hocks" was sung. There will be no church service the Londesboro United Church
in Auburn United next Sunday, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 26 but members will join
Londesboro United Church
congregation at 11:15 a.m.
The annual Christmas Eve
Communion Service will be held in
Prelude was by Bernice Gross on
the piano and Anita Gross on
saxophone. Rev. Ross gave words
UCW meets at of welcome. The senior choir sang
the anthem. Rev. Ross gave the
Prayers of Approach and Armstrong's Confession. Carol, "Hark the Glad
Sound" was sung with Bernice
On Monday, Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. Gross and organist Jane Stryker as
pianist.
Rev. Ross had conversation with
the children and the Advent candle
of love was lit and the children's
chorus sung.
"Go Tell It On The Mountain"
was sung. Scriptures were read.
Laura May Chamney and her
granddaughter Alison Chamney
sang a duet. "While Shepherds
The Women's Institute meeting
was held on Thursday, Dec. 16
with 30 adults and two children
present. The executive was in
charge of the pot luck dinner. The
gift of the lucky serviette given by
Erma Cartwright was won by Don Euchre Cartwright. Jean Plaetzer had "who
had the youngest grandchild" and
the gift went to Violet Durnin,
Betty Archambault had a contest
for the most letters in your name
and Teresa Roetcisoender was the
winner of this and received a prize.
Maureen Bean had a contest of
using the word Christmas and to
see how many letters you could
pick from that, that were in your
name and have the least letters left.
The winner was Tena Empey.
President Jean Plaetzer chaired
the meeting and read a Christmas
Prayer. Laura May Chamney led in
the singing of carols and Marjorie
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shook hands with a neighbour and
wished them a Merry Christmas.
Ruth Jardin did "If Jesus Came to
Greeters at Londesboro United Your House" and Marjorie played
Church on Sunday, Dec. 19 were soft background music. Rev. Paul
Harvey and Yvonne Hoggart. Ross minister of Knox United
Ushers were Bert Lyon, Bob Trick, Church gave an excellent
Jack Lee and Garnet Wright. The Christmas address, His topic was
sermon topic was "What Do You "How We Celebrate Christmas"
Want for Christmas?" using a Christmas tree and articles
Christmas Eve family service is on it representing cards, Christmas
Friday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. On
Dec. 26 a joint Auburn and
Londesboro service will be held at
Londesboro at 11:15 a.m.
Cheerio Club
celebrates at
Hillcrest Rest.
The Christmas meeting of the
Cheerio Club was held on
Wednesday, Dec. 15. It began with
a Christmas dinner at the Hillcrest
Restaurant, after which members
proceeded to the home of Edythe
Beacom.
Beth Knox gave a reading,
"Christmas Tide". Edythe read a
message for hunters. "The Night
Before Christmas" was acted out.
Edythe had some Christmas
riddles. There was a gift exchange.
The meeting finished with Christmas
treats, served by Edythe and Beth.
People
Friends and neighbours of Mrs.
Roxie Maize will be sorry to hear
she is a patient in Clinton Public
Hospital.
The best wishes of the commun-
ity are extended to her for a speedy
recovery.
The Londesboro Business
Association wishes to thank
everyone who participated in our
Christmas draw. Winners of the
Londesboro Business Association
draw were Ed P. Salverda, June
Fothergill and Doreen Radford.
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the Auburn UCW gathered at the
home of president Elva Armstrong.
There was an excellent attendance
and everyone enjoyed delicious
desserts.
Marylyn Verbeek, co president
took charge of the short business
meeting. It was decided to make
the allocation for the M and S Fund
at $700 for 1994.
There was an age guessing
contest and the winners were
Dorothy Grange and Joyce Bean.
Marilyn and Elva decorated a
Christmas wreath. Marilyn made
the wreath and Elva explained the
meaning of each article used on it.
The meeting closed with prayer and
a Christmas benediction.
On Tuesday evening, Dec. 14
euchre was played at the Auburn
Community Hall.
Winners were: high man, Jane
Glousher (playing as a man); low
man, Harvey Dolmage; high lady,
Lillian Appleby; low lady, Kay
Hesselwood and novelty prize,
Nancy Slater. Euchre will
commence again on Tuesday
evening, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m.
L The news from
ondesboro
Hoggarts greet
lights, shopping for Christmas
gifts, Bing Crosby's "White
Christmas", Charles Dicken's carol,
Gene Autrey's Rudolph, angels,
shepherds, donkeys, Christmas
pageants, star and tree. He asked if
everyone would be ready for
Christmas with these things. The
answer was "No". He put the tree
away and showed a Holy Family
nativity picture and said there
couldn't be Christmas without
Jesus.
Tena Empey presented Rev. Ross
with a gift.
Evelyn Flett introduced Gladys
Van Egmond and Ken Flett who
played selections on the piano,
accordion and violin. Evelyn read
two poems "Unwrapping Presents"
and What the Stocking said." She
also had two contests and one was
won by Gwen Bidwell and the
other by Betty Archambault. Tena
Empey gave the treasurer's report.
Christmas cards were signed by all
for shut-ins and members of the
Institute not able to attend. There
was an exchange of gifts with Betty
in charge.
Jean thanked all for contests,
music, readings, message, etc. Auld
Lang Syne was sung and Rev. Ross
closed with prayer. The singing of
O Canada closed the enjoyable
Christmas meeting.
Rev. Ross's sermon was entitled
"What Do You Want For
Christmas?" Rev. Ross gave a
prayer and the Lord's Prayer was
repeated in unison. The offering
was received by Bob Worsell and
Gordon Gross and dedicated in
song and prayer. Darlene Empey
called Ruth Mercer, Rev. Ross'
fiancee to the front and announced
their engagement and their
marriage to take place on Jan. 21.
She was presented with a lovely
bouquet of flowers. Rev. Ross
pronounced the benediction and
amens were sung to end the
service.
Mrs. Bonnie Armour of Waterloo
spent Saturday, Dec. 18 with her
parents Ruth and Tom Jardin.
WI hosts pot luck dinner
Residents enjoy hayride
On Thursday, Dec. 16 the Riley and third, W. Potter.
Londesboro Lions celebrated With a large display to choose
Christmas with their regular from judges awarded honorable
meeting and family Christmas mention to C. Riley, A. Bosman, R.
party. Articles of non-perishable Krauter, P. DeJong, E. Taylor, H.
food were collected for the Hummel, L. Hunking, T. Duizer
Christmas Bureau. and B. Lyon.
Winners of the annual light up On Sunday, Dec. 19 a hayride
Londesboro in the people's choice and carol sing made the rounds of
went to W. and T. Weber. First Londesboro then everyone enjoyed
prize was C. Hodgins, second, W. hot chocolate.