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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-03-09, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9,1994. 9 enjoy shuffleboard The seniors' dance is at Londesboro Hall on Wednesday, March 16 at 8:30 p.m. Shuffleboard was held at Hullett Central School on Wednesday, March 2. Nine people were present. High lady was Edythe Beacom and high man was Roy Krauter. Euchre and crokinole will be played at Hullett school on Wednesday, March 16 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Families are asked to bring lunch. This is sponsored by the Fellowship Committee and Sunday School. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Nettie Clark, who passed away at UCW chooses executive Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, March 6 were Rick and Brenda Konarski. Ushers were Jenny and Angie Konarski, Jeff Stewart and Trevor Trewartha. This was hymn-sing Sunday. The sermon topic was "Getting Angry." Rev. Paul Ross inducted the new elders, Mel Knox, Elgin Penfound, Helen Dale and Marjorie Duizer. The new stewards, Ken Hunking, Helen Lyon and Cheryl Wheeler were inducted as well. The UCW Executive is Brenda Radford, Dorothy Tamblyn, Cheryl Walkerburn Club meets Golden couple Ethel Ball opened the Walkerbum Club meeting at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28 at Kay Lapp's home. The reading, that Ethel gave entitled "White Magic", was very appropriate for the snowy winter. She followed with prayer. The secretary then read the minutes of the last meeting and a letter from Susan Gross about her trip to Costa Rica as a volunteer for Canadian Crossroads International. The treasurer’s report was given by Ruth McClinchey. Roll call was answered by collection and birthday money was received. Mrs. Kim Teed and her young son were welcomed. Draw was taken and the gift, donated by Betty Archambault, was won by Ethel Ball. Ruth McClinchey invited the club to her home for the March meeting. Betty Archambault and Betsy Verwey will be in charge of the program. Ruth McClinchey and Rev. Ross speaks of anger Rev. Paul Ross conducted the service at Knox United Church. Bernice Gross was organist and there was a hymn-sing. Rev. Ross gave words of welcome and prayers. He gave the Libraries set records Huron County Library set a new record for the number of books and other items loaned in 1993 bringing the increase in library use since 1987 to 33 per cent. Total circulation in 1993 was 470,418 items, compared to 456,133 in 1992. This growth was carried out despite the fact there has been a much slower growth in staff and resources, said Beth Ross, chief librarian. Locally, Auburn branch increased its circulation from 2,061 to 2,382; Blyth from 15,107 to 15,781; Brussels from 14,576 to 16,411; Cranbrook from 2,154 to 2,562 and Walton from 967 to 1,348. Registering declines in cir­ culation were Belgrave (down to 1,507 from 1,636 in 1992) and Bluevale, (771 from 1,095). Wingham Nursing Home. The World Day of Prayer service was held at Londesboro Church at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4. The them was, "Go, See and Act". Those taking part in the service were Reta Kelland, Elizabeth Lawson, Laura Lyon, Gail Lear and Joyce Bean. A short film "Women of Oil" was shown. Gail spoke on World Outreach. The next UCW meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday, april 18. Congratulations to Jack and Marion Snell who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Londesboro Church on Saturday, March 5. Trewartha and June Fothergill. In the announcements it was noted that the Senior Youth Group will meet Thursday, March 10, 8 - 10 p.m. at Rev. Ross's place. An OPP officer will speak on gun laws and control. Choir practice is 10:15 a.m. on March 13 and March 20. L |Ttie news from ondesboro [Compttedby June Fothergill Phone 523-43CQ] Shirley Archambault will be the lunch committee. Discussion on the upcoming 75th anniversary was held. There is no definite date set but it will probably be celebrated in June. Ruth read "Baby Cycles" followed by an appropriate contest "Baby Things". These were perfect with Baby Teed present. Vera Penfound also read a medical report on the birth of twins. The club then gathered around the table and UNO was played. Martha Daer offered grace and a lunch was served by Ethel and Vera. A social half hour closed the meeting. Ifhe news fromAuburn [complied by Mildred Uwlor Phone S26-75ag[ countdown to Easter - The Lenten Triad and the Children's Chorus was sung. Hymn "The Spacious Firmament" was sung followed by the scripture readings. Hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" was sung. Rev. Ross's sermon was "Getting Angry". He also gave the Minute for Missions. The offering was received by Peter Verbeek and Bill Seers and dedicated. Rev. Ross gave the closing prayer and hymn "God of Grace" was sung. Rev. Ross gave the Benediction and Amens were sung to conclude the service. Marion and Jack Snell stand before the perfect gift to commemorate 50 years of marriage. The quilt stitched with pictures of the couples five children, their spouses and their children was presented to them from their family. The Snells celebrated their anniversary this past weekend in Londesboro. Snells celebrate anniversary It was 50 years ago that Robert Jack Snell of Colbome Twp., mar­ ried Marion A. Nethery of East Wawanosh Twp. The bride, a daughter of William People There were six tables in play at the euchre party held Tuesday evening, March 1 at the Auburn Community Hall. Winners were: high lady, Evelyn Christensen; low lady, Kay Lapp; high man, Lillian Letherland (playing as a man); low man, Harold McClinchey; novelty, Tena Empey. Euchre parties are held every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. The March meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute will be held at the Community Hall on Thursday, March 17 At 2 p.m. Ruth Jardin, curator will give the history of Auburn 1993. Roll call was a "Proverb". The Auburn Silver Tops will have their pot luck dinner at the Community Hall, Wednesday, March 16 at 12 noon. To save water, install a toilet dam or a water displacement device in your toilet tank such as a glass bottle with a weight in it and a tight lid. You can lose a lot more than your licence drinking and and Ada Nethery and her groom, the son of John and Barbara Snell were united in marriage by Rev. P. H. Streeter on March 9, 1944 in Blyth Anglican Rectory. They were attended by Jean Nethery and Ray­ mond (Doug) Snell. A honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls was taken one and a half years later following the end of World War II. The couple then made then’ home at Lot 35, Cone. 11 in Hullett Twp, where they farmed for 45 years, retiring in 1991. The Snells have five children, Barbara, Bonnie, Robert, Betty and Richard, 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Snell is a member of Hullett Masonic Lodge AF & AM No. 568 SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY- CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1991 Pontiac 6,000,4 door, air, cruise, tilt 1991 Taurus, 4 door, V-6, air, cruise, tilt 1987 GMC Half Ton, V8, automatic 1987 Mercury Marquis, 4 door, V8, air 1987 Oldsmobile Royale Brougham, air HAMM'S BLYTH PHONE - 523-4342 while Mrs. Snell belongs to the Clinton Chapter No. 266 Order of the Eastern Star. Family and friends gathered at Londesboro United Church on Sat­ urday afternoon, March 5 to honour the couple on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. At 6 p.m. 40 fam­ ily members celebrated with a din­ ner at Londesboro Community Hall. Clinton t't'iit.ic iiowitai. NOTICE MEMBERS OF CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION and anyone interested in joining Please take notice of the following renewal requirements for those members of the Corporation who pay an annual fee to be a member. "A member who pays his/her fee annually shall not be entitled to vote at any meetings of the Corporation unless his/her Membership Fee has been paid in full at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the meeting." Annual Memberships run from February 1 of one year to January 31 of the next year. Membership Fee is $5.00 Annual Meeting is Wednesday June 15, 1994. Life members of the Corporation are not affected by this requirement. Allen Halls Secretary for the Board