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Community Care project
Rev. Paul Ross conducted the
service at Knox United Church and
Nancy Park was organist. The
Invitation to Worship was read
alternately followed by prayers
from Rev. Ross.
Hymn "Jesus Loves Me" was
sung. Rev. Ross had conversation
with the children and the chorus
"Jesus loves the little Children"
was sung. This was followed by the
hymn "Come Christians, join to
Sing". Rev. Ross read scriptures
from Acts and John. Hymn "O
Jesus I have Promised" was sung.
Rev. Ross's sermon was entitled
48 gather
for euchre
Twelve tables of euchre were in
play at the WI Hall, Belgrave,
Wednesday evening, April 6.
Winners were: high lady, Lillian
Appleby; second high, Helen
Martin; most lone hands, Agnes
Bieman; most twos, Ruby Hanna;
high man, Irlma Edgar (playing asL
a man); second high, Jim Coultes;
most lone hands, Bob Grasby; most
twos, Muriel Grummett (playing as
a man).
The Rev. and Mrs. John Roberts
attended the Good Friday service at
Dewi Sant United Church, Toronto,
where Rev. Roberts was the guest
preacher.
They then spent the remainder of
the Easter weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. Mark Miculan and Alexandra
of Binbrook and Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Roberts and Mrs. Norma
Miculan of Hamilton.
Over 100 white swans have been
seen on a pond at the farm of
Wayne Hopper's. There also were
Canada geese and some ducks.
Jim Lamont is a patient in
Victoria Hospital, London. He is
wished a speedy recovery.
Easter weekend visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. Ross Anderson were Mr.
and Mrs. Rob Roy, Christine and
Emily of Peterborough, Mr. and
Mrs. Doug Cousins and Brandon of
Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ball,
Matthew and Alicia, of Hanover,
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson,
Daniel and Sarah of Goderich.
Mabel's Moms met Wednesday,
April 6 at the home of Mabel
Wheeler. Present were: Lila Procter
and Ben, Sherry Taylor and
Brandon, Andrea Stevenson, Tyler,
and Mathew, Donna Kellington and
Brandon, Julie Van Camp, Jeanine
and Jordan, Janet Koehler, Derek
and Trever Raynard. Mabel served
refreshments while the moms
visited and the children played.
The 1st Belgrave Brownies and
Girl Guides held their annual blitz
on April 9. The girls spent the
morning selling over 300 boxes of
cookies. Anyone missed who
would like cookies should call Barb
Pletch at 357-1967.
Saturday dinner guests with Ruth
King and Charles, were her family
Kathleen and Ken Kelly, Michael,
Jeanne and Jonathon King, all of
Stratford, and Margaret Higgins
and Jean Pattison of Belgrave.
Recent visitors with Charles
Cook and Ruth were his son Mark
Cook and granddaughter Donna
from Timmins, his daughter Donna
Cook, Terry Wollett and grand
daughter Kimberley from Downs-
view, and son Ernie Cook from
Wingham.
. "Not Seeing is Believing".
The offering was received by
Larry Plaetzer and Bob Worsell
and for the Sunday School by Joel
Arthur and Graham Worsell, then
dedicated.
Rev. Ross read the Minute For
Missions. Hymn, "Lord of the
Dance" was sung. Rev. Ross
pronounced the Benediction and
Amens were sung.
Donations for Community Care
(layette) project can handed in to
the UCW committee members,
Grace Cartwright, Ruth Armstrong
or Jean Plaetzer.
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Mary Hunter reads poem
The Knox United Belgrave UCW
met on Thursday evening, March
24 in the schoolroom of the church.
President Mary Hunter welcomed
everyone and read a poem, "The
New Preacher" which had been
written by her father-in-law.
Two musical numbers sung by
Lila Procter and her sister Elaine
O'Donnell and accompanied by
Lila with her guitar, were enjoyed.
Marjory Nixon opened the
worship service with prayer,
followed by the singing of the
hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus".
Patti Nixon read from scripture the
events of Holy Week leading up to
Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday
and His resurrection on Easter.
These readings were interspersed
with thoughts on the events by
Marjory Nixon.
The worship service closed with
the singing of "Jesus Christ is
Risen Today". The offering was
received by Wilma Higgins and
Mildred Yuill.
The guest speaker, Mrs. Dan
Armstrong of Lucknow, was
introduced by Kay Roberts. She
spoke about living in the mountains
of southeastern Kentucky and of
4-Hers discuss photography
By Jodi Semple
The Cranbrook 4-H club met at
the hall. Kelly Overholt has joined
as youth leader.
First on the agenda the members
chose a name for the photography
club, "The Cranbrook Flashers".
They discussed landscapes,
taking care of a camera and storing
a camera. Everyone had a chance to
take the club members' pictures.
They also took pictures of
landscapes.
Cookies and juice were served
while members discussed taking
animal pictures for the next
Ethel residents
celebrate
Congratulations to Elsie and
Cameron Somers April 11 on their
50th anniversary.
Happy 49th anniversary to Doris
and Archie Jacklin, April 18.
WI meets
On the afternoon of April 4 the
Aubum Women's Institute hosted a
meeting at the Aubum Community
Hall to plan the District Annual set
for May 30 in Belgrave.
The president of West Huron
District, Betty Archambault presid
ed with Jean Nethery as secretary.
Representatives from five of the six
local branches were in attendance.
Laurine Macintosh brought an
informative report from the board
of directors.
The Aubum ladies served lunch.
Euchre
There were seven tables played at
the euchre party held Tuesday
evening, April 5 at Auburn
Community Hall.
Winners were: high lady, Lillian
Appleby; low lady, Hazel Craig;
high man, Ell Lapp; low man, Tom
Hallam; novelty prize, Marie
Bromley.
Next week April 12 will be the
last euchre for the season.
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the work she and her husband, the
Rev. Dan Armstrong undertook in
serving two rural missions. She
described the "Redbird Mission"
that they served and the culture, the
values and religious belief of the
people who live there.
Mrs. Armstrong was thanked by
Doris Michie and presented with a
token of appreciation.
During the business period the
minutes were read and adopted and
the treasurer's report was given. An
invitation to attend the Spring
Thankoffering of the Brussels
UCW on the evening of April 6, in
the Brussels United Church was
read. It was moved by Barbara
Anderson and seconded by Kay
Roberts two Easter lilies be
purchased for the sanctuary of the
church.
It was decided to invite Brussels,
Blyth and Calvin-Brick United
Church Women and the Belgrave
Anglican and Presbyterian ladies to
the May meeting when Mrs.
Chapman of Exeter who has
worked with the "Beds for
Children" organization will speak.
Lunch and a social time was
enjoyed following the meeting.
John Verwey of RR1 Auburn earned a first place finish at
the Provincial Dart Championships held in Toronto from
April 1-3. Over 100 people competed for the top eight
positions with the qualifiers going to the Nationals in June.
Each province will be represented by eight men and eight
women.
meeting.
The meeting was adjourned with
the motto "Learn to do by doing".
Belgrave Kinsmen
Calendar Draw
March 27, Murray Irwin, RR 3,
Wingham; March 28, M. A.
Cruickshank, Wingham; March
29, John Curtis, Kitchener; March
30, Kay Rich, Wingham; March
31, Caroline Daniel, Bluevale;
April 1, Norbert Spitzig, Mildmay;
April 2, Ann Goodall, Wingham.
Belgrave Kinsmen
Calendar Draw
April 3, Murray Scott, Aubum;
April 4, Fred Fenton, Gorrie; April
5, Jim Sharpin, Gorrie; April 6,
Thomas Schroeker, Blyth; April 7,
Len Gamble, Brussels; April 8,
Doris Robinson, Belgrave; April
9, Norm & Idella Hubley,
Seaforth.
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