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PENNINGTOli` Phone 519-887-9233 Brussels Fax 519-887-9654 MEMBER unrnn CRS HEATING DEALER ORGANIZATION PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1995. Unveiling Rev. Randy Banks of the Bluevale United Church watches as Keith Johnston, left and Harold Johnston unveil the plaque to commemorate the former Johnston Methodist Church. The ceremony was a highlight of this year's Johnston family reunion, held at Bluevale Pioneer Park on Sunday. Johnstons celebrate history A special gathering was held this past Sunday in ‘Morris Twp. to commemorate family and township history. This year marks the 60th anniver- sary of the Johnston reunion. Mitch and Debbie Braun and family host- ed the 1995 event which was held at Bluevale Pioneer Park. Some 60 relatives attended. Following lunch, Murray and Keith Johnston gave hayrides to the place where Johnston's Methodist Church once stood, to unveil a 'lifter and plaque. Rev. Randy Banks, Morris Reeve Bert Elliott and Jean Fraser, from the Huron County Historical Soci- ety were also in attendance, along with approximately 100 others, there for the dedication. Some of the senior members of the Johnston family gave some his- tory on the old church and Eliza- beth Irwin showed everyone the actual christening gown in which she was baptized. The Morris Twp. history book states that George and William James Johnston, who haled from Goderich Twp., were the first set- tlers on the 1st line of Morris. They settled in virgin forest, built log cabins, and with their wives cleared farms at Lots 22 and 23. After other settlers arrived and the absence of church services was noted, William James opened his home for services whenever a pas- tor could be found. In 1863 a small church was built on the corner of his farm. It was later enlarged and bricked. In 1884 the union of the Methodist bodies took place and the church became a part of the Bluevale circuit, rather than the Brussels circuit. After the union of the Presbyteri- an, Methodist and Congregational churches in June 1925, church members decided, because deaths and removals had depleted their attendance to close their church and worship with Bluevale United's congregation. The history book notes, "After 62 years of spiritual work and blessing to the neighbourhood, Johnston's Church was torn down. The church framework is now an implement shed on the farm of Keith F. John- ston, Morris Twp.'s deputy-reeve, who is a great-grandson of the church founder, and the church shed is a garage behind the William James Johnston residence now owned by his great-grandson, Harold Johnston." After the plaque dedication everyone ventured back to the park for a fun-filled afternoon. Kelly Anderson and Joyce Johnston looked after the games and planned a great day for all ages. Mitch Braun and Mark Borho barbecued a delicious roast beef supper which was enjoyed by 80 relatives. The annual meeting elected com- mittees for the coming year. Cathy and Pat Melady will be the 1996 hosts with Bruce and Dawn John- ston on the sports committee. Vice presidents for the 1997 reunion will be hosts Donna and Gord Stute. Lawn bowlers entertain The Brussels IGA was to sponsor the ladies' lawn bowling tourna ment Aug. 3 but the tournament was rained out. Allan Teeft, manager of the 104 gave permission to use, the prize's he had donated for two fun jitneys. The first jitney was held Thursday, Aug. 10 with Blyth and Wingham clubs invited to the Brussels greens at 1:30 p.m. with two eight end games then a pot luck supper before the third game. The top six winners were: Gerald Gibson, three wins - 41; Mabel Wheeler, three wins - 30; Alex Robertson, three wins - 26; Ross Turvey, three wins - 23; Jim Walsh, two wins - 30; Johanna Brack, two wins - 30. There was a total of 36 players. The second jitney was held Thursday, Aug. 17 with Atwood and Lucknow clubs invited. All three eight-end games were played before supper then prizes were awarded as follows: Les Douglas, three wins - 41; Yvonne Knight, three wins - 37; Doug Kidd, two wins - 35; Muriel McKenzie, two wins - 32; Verna Rathwell, two wins - 28; Maudie Fisher, two wins - 28. There was a total of 28 players. Everyone won a prize of some kind in both jitneys. Microman.. The Ultimate Computer Stole Full selection of computers, accessories and stationery supplies. We are an authorized IBM, AST, CANNON, COMPAQ and H.P. dealer . Sega & Nintendo 135 Wallace Ave., N. USTOWEL (519) 291-9633 Fax 291-9634 Brussels People Sandra Clark spent the weekend in White River, Ontario while her_ teddy bears participated in the 7th annual Winnie's Home Town festival. Some years ago an Army- officer, stationed in White River adopted an abandoned bear cub and named it Winnie for his home town, Winnipeg. Winnie eventually was cared for at the zoo in London, England. A.A. Milne and his son Christopher used to visit this particular cub and Christopher added Pooh to the, name. The stories Milne wrote about Winnie the Pooh to entertain his son are now world famous. About 35 members of the McQuarrie family gathered at Peter McQuarries residence in Brussels on Saturday. The social time in the afternoon was followed by a meal.