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The Citizen, 1995-11-29, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1995. The news from elgrave [Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 People host weekend guests Good attendance at Belgrave WI Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Smithson of Downsview were guests for a couple of days at the home of Mrs. Beth Procter. Recently Mrs. Howard Zettler, RR 4, Walkerton visited with her mother Mrs. Beth Procter. Congratulations to Tony and Candace Chaffe on the arrival of their son, Austin Ronald. Congratulations to Mike and Kate (Procter) Klages on the birth of their son Lucas George. Congratulations from friends and neighbours to Warren and Evelyn Rich who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Nov. 18. Gordon McBurney recently returned home after spending more than six weeks in the Wingham and District Hospital. Friends, neighbours and relatives wish Gordon a speedy recovery. Mrs. Marilyn Dusky and Trevor of New Hamburg spent last weekend at Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor's. Trevor had played five games in the Silver Stick Hockey Tournament held in Wingham all week. New Hamburg won four games in a row playing very well with great team spirit throughout, allowing them to go onto win the championship. Their fifth game for the championship was up against Seaforth. It was a real nail biter of a game being tied throughout. In the last 21 seconds of the game Seaforth scored on a breakaway with New Hamburg losing 4-3. New Hamburg had played Seaforth earlier in the tournament and had beaten them 5-3. Seaforth now advances to the next series held in Sarnia in January. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Taylor and Emily of Mitchell were dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor. John and Kay Roberts recently returned from Britain where they Euchre winners There were 12 tables of euchre at the Women's Institute Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Winners were: high lady, Shirley Hackett; most twos, Audrey Edgar; lone hands, Lois Chamney; low lady, Norma Moore; high man, Lloyd Appleby; most twos, Gordon Thedorf; lone hands, Edythe Coultes, playing as, a man; low man, Ruth Johnston, playing as a man. The next euchre will be Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. Seniors bowling scores for Wednesday, Nov. 22 were: Doris Remington, 133, 166; Grace Walden, 92, 149; Marj Coultes, 160, 121; Kay McCormick, 118, 132; Louise Bosman, 137, 160, Ivy Cloakey, 112, 120; Annie Cook, 71, 120, Mabel Wheeler, 122, 168. There were 12 tables of shoot on Friday, Nov. 24 at the Women's Institute Hall. Winners were: high lady, Laura Johnston; second high lady, Marj Coultes; most shoots, Norma Moore; low lady, Erma Brighton; high man, Lloyd Appleby; second high man, Mabel Wheeler, playing as a man; most shoots, Garner Nicholson; low man, Stanley Black. had spent a month visiting with family and friends. During their stay they were pleased to enjoy the warmest weather which had ever been recorded for that time of the year. They were alw surprised to note that a hose watering ban was still in effect, following the hot, dry, summer conditions which were experienced this year. Mabels' Moms met on the regular day at the home of Mabel Wheeler. Those present were Donna Raynard, Trevor and Heidi, Waneta Leishman and Melissa; Kim Higgins and Laura; Linda Hess and Andrew; Sherri Sippel, Christie, Scott and Daniel; Claren Yuill; Melinda Dorsch; Sherry Taylor and Brandon and Rev. Mary Jane Hobden. Their topic was Literacy. A good attendance was present for the Women's Institute meeting which was held in the Women's Institute Hall on Nov. 21. Dorothy Coultes, president, welcomed everyone and the Open- ing Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and WI Grace were repeated in unison. The secretary/treasurer, Diane Robinson read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved and adopted, as was the financial report. Beverages and delicious desserts which had been prepared by WI members were enjoyed by everyone present. They were served by Ruth Gordon and Leona Black. Audrey Fenton convenor for the meeting, welcomed Mrs. Ken Good of Auburn, who gave an interesting demonstration of painting and stencilling. She also invited everyone to view the display of her workmanship, which included handpainting of several milk churns, a saw, tray and kettle. Mrs. Fenton then welcomed Marilyn Craig and her daughter, Debbie Hakkers of Stitches by M.J., Blyth. Debbie demonstrated how to make a Christmas angel and everyone present was invited to make one, too. After a very industrious half hour many delightful little angels were produced. Mrs. Fenton thanked both speakers, and to everyone who had attended the meeting. She also re- minded members of the Christmas Meal and program on Dec. 12 and of its first potluck meal on Jan. 16 to which everyone is cordially invited. HURON COUNTY CHRISTMAS BUREAU LOCATIONS 1995 Goderich Trinity Christian Reformed Church 321 Suncoast Dr. E. Exeter Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle 670 Main St. S. Wingham St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 281 Josephine Street Seaforth First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W. Clinton Clinton Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E. Open to receive your gifts December 4th - 8th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. HELP US SHARE THE SPIRIT Sponsored by the Children's Aid Society of Huron County Send or bring a picture of your little one born in 1995, along with a 25-word write-up which includes name, birthdate and familiy members, to be featured in The Citizen's Gallery of Faces on Jan, 3. 1996, for only $10 (GST included). Please send pictures (with name on back), along with a cheque, to The Citzen, prior to Dec. 15. Photos may be picked up after Jan. 3. COMMEMORATE THE NEWEST FAMILY MEMBER'S 1ST NEW YEAR Join the gallery of faces in The Citizen's