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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-12-07, Page 9LondesboroThe news from \ Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Happy Gang hosts dinner The November meeting of the Happy Gang Seniors was held at the hall on Wednesday, Nov. 30 beginning at 12:30 p.m. with a Christmas dinner served by Londesboro UCW. Harry Lear said grace. Beth Knox thanked the ladies. Linda Horbanuik replied. Harry and Gail Lear led in carol singing. Renee Snell introduced her guest from Newfoundland, who played several mouth organ selections and gave a reading, "Christmas Eve in Newfoundland." Harry introduced another guest, Mr. Ken Sollerby from Goderich, who also played mouth organ. He was accompanied by Gladys VanEgmond. This was very much enjoyed by all. Renee Snell read a poem, "The Golden Years". Lucky draws were held and euchre was played. Radfords greet at United Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Dec. 4 were John and Brenda Radford. Ushers were John Hoggart and Ed Salverda. The sermon topic was "New Meaning for an old, old story." Flowers in the narthex and front of church were from Shirley Lyon's funeral. Senior Youth Group will meet on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 at the manse. Bring board or card games. Christmas Eve Service in Londesboro Church is at 7:30 p.m. Next Sunday is White Gift Sunday. Bring a non-perishable food item. Choir practice will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18. 6 play game of shuffleboard Shuffleboard was held at Hullctt Public School on Wednesday evening, Nov. 30. Winners were: high lady, Geraldine Dale; high man, Roy Krauter. There were six present. WI euchre was held at the hall on Friday evening, Dec. 2. There were eight tables of euchre. The next euchre is Jan. 6. Lucky winners were: ladies' high, Ruth Shiell; ladies’ lone hands, Lillian Appleby; ladies' low, Marjorie East; men's high, Ted Fothergill; men's lone hands, Lloyd Appleby; men's low, Margaret Taylor. WI meets The December meeting of Londesboro WI will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14 beginning at 12:30 p.m. with a pot luck dinner. Bring a friend. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1994. PAGE 9. Showperson Donna Lynn Armstrong of RR2, Auburn won the Huron Expositor award for Champion Dairy Showman at the Seaforth Fall Fair. Dave Emslie presented the award at the Achievement Night in Clinton on Friday. AuburnThe news from Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 UCW hears of Wake Tiyo The Auburn UCW November meeting was held on Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Ethel Ball welcomed all and the meeting opened with the singing of In Christ There is No East or West. Scriptures were read and Elva Armstrong led in prayer. She then spoke on love, something that we all have and use and must practice in our daily lives. Wonderful Love was then sung. Ethel introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Shirley McAllister, a member of the Presbytery advisory committee for thb London Conference, who told of a special project at the village of Wake Tiyo, Ethiopia. The project is in co­ operation with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The men of the village have formed into groups to make decisions and work together at the project. The homes have been approved, nurseries started and trees planted. The rapid growth is amazing, she said. A deep well had been dug but there was no way to get to the needed water. London Conference supplied a pump and diesel motor. This meant good water for daily use and even some for irrigation. Later electricity came to the well which made it more economical. A new water tank has been made a grinding mill installed. A young man, who has been trained in health, administers drugs and vaccines. Malaria has been lowered greatly. They also have a young midwife and a picture of her in uniform with her equipment was shown. Obstetrical deaths have been reduced. The young women recently delivered triplets, one stillborn but the other two are doing well. A building has been made into a three room school. Clothing and shoes are badly needed for the children. The villagers have reason to be proud of the many changes accomplished in the past four years. Elva thanked Mrs. McAllister. President, Joyce Bean chaired the business portion and the reports were given. An invitation was extended from Londesboro UCW to a pot luck dinner on Monday, Dec. 5 at 6:50 p.m. This was accepted. Auburn, will supply a musical number. Maxine Seers will purchase the Christmas flowers for the church- Lillian Hallam offered to do the decorating and Maxine Seers will assist her. Ann Vincent told about the UCW lunch and brunch cook books' which are for sale at $12. She also will have fruit baskets by an International exchange group available for $20. The Sunday School pageant will be Dec. 11 with carol singing on Dec. 21. Next year Lillian Hallam will be the president and the nominating committee will see about a first vice president. Grace was sung and lunch was served by Ethel Ball and Elva Armstrong. Rev. Ross tells new ‘old’ story Rev. Paul Ross led the service at Knox United Church and Nancy Park was organist. The invitation to worship was read alternately and the opening chorus sung. Rev. Ross gave the Prayers of Approach and Confession. Wise Men Seeking Jesus was sung. Rev. Ross told the children's story and the Advent candle, the candle of peace was lit. The children's chorus followed. O Come O Come Emanuel was sung. Rev. Ross's message was entitled "New Meaning for an Old, Old Story." The offering was received by Larry Plaetzer and Greg Park then dedicated. The closing hymn Hark the Glad Song. Rev. Ross pronounced the benediction and the closing chorus was "Glory Be To God". The Sunday School Christmas Service and White Gift Sunday is Dec. 11. Donations on money or non-perishable gifts go to the Family and Children's Services, Goderich. Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle \B/RUSSELS Variety Open 7 days for your convenience Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. & Holidays 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Christmas Day 887-6224 Hosp, thanks Walkerburn Club The Walkcrbum Club met at the home of Kay Lapp on Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. Ethel Ball opened the meeting with a poem "Christmas Remembrances". Vera Pcnfound followed with "His Love” prayer and The Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting followed by the treasurer’s report by Ruth McClinchey. She also read a thank you from Stratford Hospital for the donation towards the CAT scan. 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