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The Citizen, 1994-05-25, Page 9Doughertys speak to UCW about flood The May meeting of Londesboro UCW was held at the church on Monday, May 16 with 20 present. The UCW purpose was repeated. President Brenda read the Minute for Missions. The program convenor, Mary Peel showed a poster on the work of the UCW and introduced the guests, Sam and Thelma Dougherty, who spoke on their work in Des Moines, Iowa since the flood of July 1993. Sam has spent three weeks there and the family, one week helping restore homes. They showed a film, Hands across the Border showing much of the devastation. They were thanked by Mary and given a gift. Mary Peel and Betty Millar then led in devotions with the singing of Hymn 149 and prayer. The scripture was 1 Peter 8-16 read by Mary. A poem called Hands followed. Hymn 148 was sung. In the business, the minutes of the April meeting were read. Thank yous were read from the Wood family and the Lawson family. The treasurer's report was given and moved by Dorothy Tamblyn. There is a balance of $1,723.04. Helen Lee gave a report on the quilt cupboard that is to be built in the entrance of the church. Brenda read a letter from the estate of Mary Longman from which there is a cheque for $1,000 to go to the UCW. This is to be turned over to the Living Memorial Fund. Dorothy is to send a thank you for this. A letter was read from Camp Menesetung asking for clean-up help and cookies for the summer. Over two million Campbell Soup labels were collected last year with which they were able to buy a van, computer and VCR. It was moved by Joan Whyte and seconded by Yvonne Hoggart to give Florence Cartwright $50 to attend Westminster Weekend. It was moved by Helen Lee and seconded by Joan Whyte to give the UBS $50 to help cover expenses. Brenda said thank you to all who helped with the church service on May 15, the program and lunch, Helen for sending the cards for May and to Betty and Ken for taking the load of bales to Goodwill in London. Cards for June are to be sent by Mary Peel. Homework for June is to phone a member not in the group list to tell them about the meeting next month with speaker Susan Hay on recycling. June 6 is the camp Sight Experience with Barbara Hicks as speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend. It was moved by Marsha Szusz and seconded by Margaret Wright that the UCW help any community campers who are in need of financial help to go to Camp Menesetung. Betty Hulley reported on the bake sale and booth for the lunch on May 21 at the school grounds. The benediction was repeated and lunch was served by Reta, Gail and Elizabeth after grace was sung. THE BE8T PLACE FOR FAST RESULTS EXCELLENT SELECTION! Londesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360] Tine news from Cheerio Club plays cards The May meeting of Cheerio Club was held on Thursday, May 19. Members met at the Hillcrest Restaurant at 1 p.m. for lunch then went to the home of Laura Lyon for the rest of the meeting and a social time. Ora opened the meeting. The minutes of the April meeting were read by Margaret Good. Edythe Salverda family sings Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, May 22 were Florence Cartwright and June Fothergill. Ushers were Brenda and People June and Ted Fothergill enjoyed a four-day mystery trip with Regency Tours. The hostess was Betty Elphick of RR 3, Lucknow. Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 887-6224 GARDEN CENTRE • BEDDING PLANTS • GERANIUMS • HANGING BASKETS •PATIO PLANTS -PERENNIALS -SPIKES and more.... PLANTS • CABBAGE PLANTS TOMATO PLANTS Bulk Seeds, Corn, Onions, Peas, Green Beans, Packaged Seeds, Peat Moss 2, 3 & 4 cubic ft. sizes Dutch Onion Sets Potting Soil 30 litre bag ,99/lb. $2.49 • VEGETABLE gave the treasurer's report. Laura gave two readings, Dandelions and Making of Friends. Roll call was answered with nine members present. Collection and draw money were taken up. The draw, donated by Vietta, was won by Ora. Group two is in charge next month. Cards were played. Jenny Konarski and Mark and Laurel Mitchell. First scripture was John 15: 26, 27 and 16: 4 - 15. These were read by Irene Bromley. The Salverda family sang Put Your Hand. The sermon topic was "All Fired Up" The Sunday School pancake breakfast is Sunday, May 29. Huronview Tea and Bazaar is at Huronview on Friday, June 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1994. PAGE 9. A face full Residents of Londesboro and area enjoyed a beautiful Saturday by participating in the village-wide yard sale, Lions’ breakfast and pork chop BBQ, UCW bake sale and the farmers' Olympics. Here, a 'farmer' enjoys a taste of pie with a little help from a friend.