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The Citizen, 1995-04-26, Page 6The news from uburn Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 Pastor's sermon topic about 'Risky Business' 519-527-0120 1 1/4 Mile North of Seaforth PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1995. WI installs officers at banquet Rev. Paul Ross conducted the service at Knox United Church. Nancy Park was the organist. The Invitation to Worship was read alternately and the opening chorus was sung. Hymn Sing Ye Praises to the Father was sung. Rev. Ross gave the prayers and the choral response was sung, followed by the children's story. The children's chorus was sung. The scriptures were read, Congratulations to Dave and Sheri Cartwright on the birth of a son last week. Mrs. Tom Jardin visited her sister, Mrs. Annie Robertson in Mississauga last week. followed by hymn Faith of Our Fathers. Rev. Ross's sermon was "Risky Business". The offering was received by Greg Park and Robert Worsell, and for the Sunday School brought forward by Joel Arthur and Graham Worsell, then dedicated with song. Hymn Will Your Anchor Hold was sung. The singing of Amens concluded the service. Mr. and Mrs. Ell Lapp, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lapp and family visited on Wednesday, April 19 with Nan and Walter Denys of Kippen. The occasion was an anniversary dinner in honour of their parents Ell and Kay Lapp. The annual Auburn Women's Institute banquet was held Thursday, April 20 at the Kountry Kettle, Blyth. Grace was sung and everyone partook of the soup and salad bar, then meat and the beverage was served. There were 20 ladies attending. Members then went to the home of President Jean Plaetzer for the meeting, which was opened in the usual manner. Marjorie McDougall was pianist. Jean read a poem "Just Sing a Little Song". The minutes and correspondence were read by Kay Lapp in the absence of the secretary, Marion Haggitt. The treasurer's report was given by Rhonda Bruxer. Betty Archambault spoke on the courses taken at the OMAFRA office at Clinton. Laura May Chamney displayed the Women's Institute quilt to be shown at the Milton Quilt Show and a discussion took place of what to do with this beautiful quilt after it comes back from Milton. The decision is to be made at the May meeting. Kay Lapp read the minutes of the 1993-94 meetings. "Life is Like a Garden" was read by Betty Archambault, who was called on for the election of the slate of officers for 1995-96 which follows: past president, Jean Plaetzer; president, Tena Empey; first vice president, Maureen Bean; secretary, Evelyn Flett; treasurer, Rhonda Bruxer; pianist, Marjorie McDougall; assistant pianist, Laura May Chamney; district director, Jean Plaetzer; branch directors, Rhonda Bruxer and Laura May Chamney; PRO officer, Maureen Bean; auditors, Erma Cartwright and Laura May Chamney; nominat- ing committee, Rhonda Bruxer and Laura May Chamney. The standing committee convenors are: curator, Ruth Jardin; agriculture and Canadian indus- tries, Kay Lapp; education and cultural affairs, Betty Archambault; citizenship and legislation, Rhonda Bruxer; card convenor, Mildred Lawlor; telephone committee, Betsey Verwey and Kay Lapp. Evelyn Flett read a poem "Take Time for 10 Things". A mum plant was presented to Betty Archambault for her work in the past years. The District annual will be held in the Auburn Community Hall on May 29 with registration at 9:15. The cost of the dinner will be $6. A committee will plan for this event. There is to be at least four articles from the WI to sell that day. Ethel Ball was thanked for typing programs. Reports were given for 1994. Maureen Bean thanked Jean Plaetzer for her two years as president. On Saturday, May 13 the Lions Club is holding a bake, rummage and penny sale at the hall. The Institute decided to have a table at that. The Queen was sung. Evelyn Flett had two contests. The winners were Betty Archam- bault and Ruth Jardin. She also read a poem "When It Is Spring" Delicious desserts and beverage were served by Jean Plaetzer, Maureen Bean and Kay Lapp and a social time was enjoyed. Couple welcomes new son Country Treasures • Flowers • Gift Baskets • Victorian Swags • New Cemetery Saddles or refresh last year's OPEN DAILY 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. R.R. #5 Brussels 1 corner north 81 1/4 miles west of Brussels Mary Ann Miners 887-9840 Golden couple Archie and Doris Jacklin celebrated 50 years of marriage on Sunday afternoon with family and friends at the Ethel Hall. The couple reside on Conc. 3 in Grey Twp., where they moved following their marriage. Ethel-area couple marks golden day 1 I Surrounded by family, friends and neighbours, Archie and Doris Jacklin celebrated 50 years of mar- riage on Sunday afternoon. An Open House was held in the afternoon at the Ethel Hall. This was followed by a family dinner. Special guests April 23 were Edith and Shirley Sheils from Rochester, Mich., MI. and Mrs Tom Reid Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Con- ley, Brussels and Della Hood, Atwood, who 50 years earlier had served as one of the attendants for the bridal couple. A lovely surprise arrived in the form of the best man, Gordon Hall, who drove from Neepawa, Manito- ba, to be with the couple at their April 23 party. It was April 18, 1945 when Archie Jacklin took as his bride the former Doris Hall. Rev. Stanley Brenton married the couple at the United Church Manse in Ethel. Following a honeymoon trip to Detroit, Mich., the Jacklins returned to their home at Conc. 3, Grey Twp, where they have contin- ued to live and farm. They raised four children, Barry, Keith, Gloria (Bowman) and Ruth (Farrish) and are now the proud grandparents of seven grandchil- dren and one great-grandson. They are involved in community, having served on the hall board for a time. Mrs. Jacklin joined in Ethel WI in 1958. 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