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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-05-20, Page 10The news from uburn L The news from ondesboro !Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Church marks 100th Don't let your prom corsage become a funeral wreath. Don't drink and drive or ride with anyone who does!!! Have a great summer MADD CANADA Mothers Against Drunk Driving Drive SOBER - Save hives! HURON/BRUCE CHAPTER WINGHAM, ON NOG 2W0 Tel. (519) 357-4552 PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1998. Past and future Thelma and Steven Do removed from the 100 Londesboro United Church returned to the spot for the ugherty look over the items -year-old time capsule for as well as pieces which will be next century. Compiled by Kay Lapp On May 17 a hymn-sing wars held prior to the Knox Church service. Nancy Park was the organist and Rev. Paul Ross led the congregation. Words of Welcome given by Rev. Ross were followed by singing the opening chorus Jesus, Stand Among Us. The service was on John Wesley's covenant. The United Church was formerly the Methodist Church. As the children went to the front Tell Me The Story of Jesus was sung. The mystery was the "Memory Box". Rev. Ross opened Knox United Church Women will meet at the church on Wednesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. The Walkerton Club's next meeting will be in the first week of June. The day is not yet decided. At 8 a.m. on May 27 Silver Top members and guests are to meet at the Old Fina Garage, Auburn to begin the Mystery Tour. On May 24 the Knox United Service will be conducted by it and spoke to the children about the articles that it contained. They al held a special spot in his memory. "Life always holds memories," he said. The children then went to their classes. Then scripture was read from John 15. Here Jesus spoke about the vine of life and the benefit of following His words. Remember the covenant was given and answered by Rev. Ross and the congregation. The covenant was given. The closing hymn was There is Sunshine in My Soul Today. several men of the congregation and on May 31 potluck lunch and worship will be at Camp Menesetung beginning at 11 a:m. A "Come and Go Tea" was held at Auburn United Church in honour of Marjorie McDougall's 80th birthday. People were present from all surrounding areas and from London and Sudbury. Congratulations Marj. T. Empey hosts WI On a warm spring afternoon tviay 14 the Auburn WI met at Tina Empey's home. The slate of officers for the coming year was given. Annual dues are to be paid. The WI wiil have a tour of the old Baptist Church on May 21. The theme of the program was a video in the WI's 100th Anniver- sary in Hamilton in 1997. Members saw pictures of the WI organizer, Mrs. Adelaide Hunter Hoodless. She was an inspiring woman. Her home at St. George is now a museum. Members also saw the eldest WI member, Lillian Bell of Barrie. There were numerous speakers. Norman Robin was the first main speaker. He said that the WI is an organizer of things that should be done. It still has a vital role to play in the world's future. The main speaker was Dr. Roberta Bondar. She was a very personable speaker. Space had been on her mind from a child and so she became a member of the space program. She spoke of experiences throughout her life, spoke of her mother's support and of her space flight. Members certainly enjoyed her speech and by video learned a great deal. A delicious lunch was served by the executive. Maureen Bean read an article on "The Old Rocking Chair". This was written by her daughter Yvonne Bean of Victoria, B.C. and was certainly an excellent story. Phone 526-7264 Hymn-sing begins service UCW to meet May 20 Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, May 17 were Mary Peel and Edythe Beacom. This was a special Sunday as it was the 100th anniversary of the church building. Musicians taking part were: organist Gail Lear, pianist Andrea Postma, Jim Ford playing trumpet, director Barb Bosman, the Snell family and a choir of present and past members. Flowers on the memorial stand were in memory of Bob Thompson. The May meeting of Londesboro UCW was held at the church at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 11. The worship was conductediby Betty Hulley, Margaret Good and Cheryl Trewartha. Betty read scripture on Love. Margaret read a poem about a mother. Cheryl read a story how 205 children were saved The May meeting of Londesboro Wi was held on Monday, May 11. Lunch was at Hillcrest Restaurant, then members went to Greyhaven Nursery. The meeting was at the home of Reta Kelland. The new President welcomed everyone. Dorene Radford, captain for team 14 in Hullett Twp. would like to thank the II women who canvassed for the Canadian Cancer Soc',..:ty and those who gave so generously. Total contributions were $2,254. Those on the piano were in memory of Bill Jewitt and those at the front of the church in memory of Olwen Wood and Les Reid. After the service, lunch was served at the manse. Rev. Stan McDonald was the only former pastor present. Next Sunday the service will be conducted by the UCW. Linda Horbanuik and Reta Kelland presented Rev. Paul and Ruth Ross with a lovely quilt and three pillows from the UCW. in Vietnam. Betty said a prayer. Cheryl showed a video on love. Kittie McGregor gave a reading on Mother's Day. Helen gave the minutes of the April meeting. Reta gave the treasurer's report. A thank you was read from the Salverda's. The district annual is on Monday, May 25 at Dungannon. A donation of $50 will be given to Pennies for Friendship. The minutes of the April meeting were read. Reta gave the financial report. The Centennial Song was sung. Betty read 10 bad and 10 good things about food. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Olwen Wood. The sympathy of the community is extended to Hazel, Bob and Edna Reid of the passing of Les, a loving husband and father. UCW sees video on love WI dines at restaurant Hullett gives $2,254 to cancer research