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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-02-20, Page 19 (2)+Orpha club prepare dolls, CWL ladies plan catering GRAND BEND The Orpha Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Louise Wilson with 21 present. An opening poem "Heart Gifts" was read by Buelah Holt. Mrs. Mary Ravelle and Mrs. Wilson read some amusing jokes. The travelling gift prize was donated by Mrs. Marg Roberts and won by Mrs. Jim Prance. Mrs. Mildred MacLaren chaired the meeting for the business. This was a work meeting, members stuffing animals and dolls for Lambton County Children's Aid at Sarnia, for their Easter shower. The meeting closed with a reading by Mrs. G.S. Todd. The next meeting will be at Mary Yeo's home on February 25. Lunch was supplied by Mrs. Irene Kennedy, Mrs. S. Barbour and Mrs. Wilson. Catering plans aired The CWL ladies held their meeting Monday evening in the Alhambra hall, with President (t,-) Let Us d e Hear d From You/ If you know of a young couple recently married or about to be •just fill in this coupon and mail to our office. We will start a 6 month subscription for the newlyweds as our wedding gift. NAME OF NEWLYWEDS ADDRESS DATE MARRIED c� SIGNATURE he eXctcr L btiocate Boa KO E we. Union 715 ,11, Huron County Board of Education Kindergarten Registration of Stephen Central School Monday, March 3 9:00- 12:00 1:00-3:30 Usborne Central School Tuesday, March 4 9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 3:30 Huron Centennial School Wednesday, March 5 9:00-12:00 100-3:30 Exeter Public School Wednesday, March 5 9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 3:30 Zurich Public School Thursday, March 6 9:00 - 12:00 Hensall Public School Thursday, March 6 1:00. 3:30 J.A.D. McCurdy School Wednesday, March 12 9:00. 12:00 1:00 - 3:30 Children eligible for registration will need to be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 1975. Please bring birth cer- tificate, OHIP number, im- munization cards and any other pertinent health records for the School Nurse. 1 Mrs. John Peters presiding. Roll call was answered by 15 mem bers. World Day of Prayer was discussed which is being held in the United Church this year. Plans were made to help with refreshments at the Confirmation being held in Forest at St. Christopher Church on February 20. Catering plans were made to serve refreshments at the annual area vegetable growers dance, 1 which will be held in the I Taxandria Hall in Arkt a, March 1. The next CWL meeting will be March 10. Day of Prayer upcoming The afternoon unit of United Church women met Thursday in the church. President Mrs. Olive Miller' opened by reading the "Purpose," of U.C. Women. Ten members answered the roll call. It was announced that "The World's Day of Prayer" would be held March 7 at the United church. Another announcement was Lucan 4-H bake bread Groups 1 and13 involved in the 4-H project "Lets Bake Bread" met at the homes of their respective leaders, Mrs. Andy VanGeel and Mrs. Don O'Neil on February 15. Officers elected for Group 1 include president Sheila Smith; vice-president Cheryl Noyes and secretary Lynn Stanley. Group 3 elected officers are president Nancy Tindall, vice- president Pam Powell, secretary Mary Lou Tindall and press reporter Penny Hodgins. Both groups made freezer whole wheat bread. Next meetings will be held at Mrs. Andy VanGeel's for Group 1 and Mrs. Jerry Straatman, assistant leader for Group 3. As Group 2 leaders, Mrs. John VanderLoo and Mrs. Adrian DeBrouwer, were attending a training school in Strathroy last week, their inaugural meeting Will be held at Mrs. VanderLoo's on February 22. Play euchre at Lucan Owing to illness, inclemenT weather and other commitments, both the Seniors' Bowling on Tuesday hnd the regular meeting A on Thursday were down in at- G tendance. However those present on both occasions had a good M time. t Four tables of euchre were e played for high score with Mrs. A Roy Shoebottom and Fred a Mcllhargey winning the prizes. Lunch was provided by Mrs. A Harold Cobleigh and Cecil Robb b and Mrs. Tom Emery, Sr. -w brought a Valentine's cake as a A special treat. Tuesday, February 25 will be bowling day and all G seniors in the area are invited. w that a bus would be going to the "Spring Rally" in Listowel, honoring the 50th anniversary of church union. Mrs. Olive Miller conducted the worship service reading from "The New Mission Book". She read a story about the former moderator Dr. Bruce McLeod's visit to Brazil last year and his encounter with Archbishop Helder Camara, who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Another story was read about "Our changing Role in Mission", by A.C. Forrest who is editor and publisher of The United Church Observer. The meeting closed with prayer. Lunch hostesses were Mrs. Ed Turnbull and Mrs. Hugh Morenz. Tape recording heard The Church of God ladies held their regular meeting Friday in the church basement. Twelve members answered roll call. Mrs. Katie Vincent conducted the worship service. The program topic was given by Mrs. Morley Desjardine when she presented a tape recorded story of the second chapter of "Christ's Witch Doctor". Lunch hostess was Mrs. Morley Desjardine. Persona Is Mrs. Clarke Kennedy spent a week in Toronto with her sister, Mrs. S.M. Barbour. Mrs. Barbour returned home with Mrs. Ken- nedy for holidays here. Mrs. Alec Hamilton spent a few days in Ottawa with her son and family, Mr. & Mrs. Barry Hamilton and Debbie. Jim Kennedy of York University Toronto, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Clarke Kennedy. Mrs. Hazel Stebbins, Mrs. Myrtle Tetreau, Mrs. Katie Vincent and Mrs. Rosie Grigg attended a quilting bee at the home of Mrs. Buelah Desjardine in Dashwood Wednesday. Mr. & Mrs. George Latta returned Friday from a two week tour of Florida, and a cruise to Nassau on the S.S. Emerald Seas. Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Vincent, Judy and Elaine of Crediton were Sunday dinner guests with his mother Mrs. Katie Vincent. Guest minister Sunday at The Church of God was Rev. Glenn Beach of Welland. Special music was supplied when 'Mrs. Glenn Beach and Alex Desjardine sang a duet, titled "What a day that will be". Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Johnson, Ir. & Mrs. Mel Peariso, Mrs. lae Holt, Buelah Holt all of rand Bend, Mrs. Margaret Maven of Guelph, Mr. & Mrs. Don cArthur of Pt. Elgin, all at - ended a dinner party Sunday vening at the home of Mr. & Irs. Duncan McVittie and Robin t Southampton. The occasion for this party was Ir. Johnson and Mr. McVittie's irthdays, and the second edding anniversary for Mr. & Irs. McArthur. Mrs. Margaret Maven of uelph is spending some holidays ith Buelah Holt this week. By MISS JEAN COPELAND Rhea Mills visited Tuesday with Mr. & Mrs. Harold Thomson of Parkhill. Arlene Johns is visiting with her parents after spending the past year in Calgary. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Brintnell, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Thomson, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Parkinson, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Spence, Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hartwick and Mr. & Mrs. (:Tenn Copeland spent the weekend snowmobiling in the Bala area. Rhea Mills spent several days this past week with Mr. & Mrs. Don Rixon and family of London. Euchre party held An euchre party was held in the IOOF Hall on Wednesday February 12. The winner of the ladies' high prize was Jean Coward, and the ladies' low was won by Lena Kirkland. Bill Lamport won the men's high and Lorne Passmore won the low prize. A draw on a ham was won by Mrs. Norman Stanlake. The next euchre party will be held on March 12. PRECIOUS BLOOD WINNERS — The w,^hers in the recent Precious Blood Public Speaking contest have been announced. They are, bock row, frr m left, the senior winners, Patricia Berendsen, Joanne Vink, and Dorothy Von Esbroeck. The junior winnP•,, in front are Chris Van Gerwen, Marlene Winters, and John Berendsen. T -A photo Hold euchre party CGIT watch safety film By MRS. FRED BOWDEN CENTRALIA The CGIT meeeting on Tuesday opened with the member's purpose and hymn. Barbara Wilson and Robin Preece con- ducted the Worship service. This was followed by a film illustrating child safety. The meeting closed with taps. The first in a series of Com- municant's classes for Centralia - Zion was conducted in the Cen- tralia Church on Sunday af- ternoon by Rev. John Beaton. Senior Citizens met in the Community Centre on Monday for an afternoon of crokinole and cards. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. Community euchre party The euchre party in the Community Centre on Monday By GORDON MORLEY A good crowd attended the pancake supper at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Brinsley Tuesday. The sympathy of this com- munity is extended to Mr. & Mrs. Harold Scott and family in the death of her father, the late Jack Hodgins. We soon hope to see Mrs. Marjorie Steeper out and about after her recent accident. Mrs. Violet Allison and Kathleen Morley called on Mr:& Mrs. Ed Gackstetter, Exeter. Friday. Mr. & Mrs. Ancell Lee moved recently to their new home. Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hodgson were dinner guests with Mr. & :11rs. Harvey Morley on Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Morley visited Friday with Mrs. Mar- jorie Steeper. night was under the direction of Mr & Mrs. Otto Darling, Laverne and Ruth Skinner. Prize winners were:- ladies high score, Mrs. Jack Essery; low, Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel; lone hands, Mrs. Robert Blair; men's high, Percy Noels: low, George Aikens; lone hands, Ray Shoebottom. Mr. & Mrs. Earl Dixon and Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hodgins will convene the next party. UCW meeting changed The UCW meeting, postponed last week due to weather con- ditions. will be held on Thursday at 8 p.m. Personals Mr. & Mrs. Harry Noels, Forest, and Mr. & Mrs. Maurice MacDonald, Grand Bend, were Saturday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kooy. Attendance good despite snow fall Although about 16,000 elementary and secondary' school students in Huron, Bruce. Perth and Middlesex counties stayed home Thursday due to the wind and snow storm, there was no loss of attendance reported in any Exeter schools. Precious Blood Separate School reported a few out with the flu , but that otherwise at- tendance was good. At Exeter Public School a few more students were reported to have stayed the noon hour at the school for lunch. but there was no attendance drop. In areas to the north and east of Exeter, schools were •hied and highways closed by police for periods of time due to zero visibility. Exeter DPP reported they had to clue no roads from the storm. • It. aril", etr aim IR* V s w •"° r e r r 4r D p i GRAND BEND'S 'REC COMMITTEE — A committee was named recently to administer all recreation activities in Grand Bend. Back, left, Bill Baird, Roy Harris, Harold Green and choir - man Stewart Bell. Front, secretory Louise .Clipperton. Nancy Read and Nancy Michaud. T -A photo "Your Family Health Centre" 373 Main St. Phone 235-1570 or 235-1070 EXETER PHARMACY LTD. Now Open Wednesdays - 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy the School Break in Florida Flight Leaving Toronto MARCH 15 to Ford Lauderdale Stay at the Newport Resort Hotel Reduced From $349 to s299 Per Person Bluewater Travel Advisers Ltd. Box 160 ZURICH 236-4376 Box 219 EXETER 235-0511 Box 36 CREDITON 234-6336 Mr. & Mrs. Ray Shoebottom, Mrs. Edith Armitage, and Mrs. Gwen Shoebottom of London visited over the weekend with Ray's mother, Mrs. F.C. Shoebottom in Parrry Sound and with his father in the hospital there. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Sadie Nichols and Mrs. Ron Shoebottom who were returning to London after visiting in Parry Sound. By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mr. & Mrs. Alec Hamilton, Grand Bend visited Sunday with Mrs. Hamilton's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Wein. Leslie Glanville and Elsie Scott. London visited Saturday with Mr. ;& Mrs. Stanley Preszcator. Also visiting them were Elaine Foran and Robert England and Robert Jr. of Huron Park. 's1r. & Mrs Stan Preszcator spent Monday with Mr. & Mrs. Edward RegeleRR 4, Walton and visited Monday evening;, with Mrs Joe Thornton who is a patient in Seaforth Community Hospital. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Glanville spent a few days with Mr. & Mrs. Orville. Pearson Spring Bay. Manitoulin Island. Miss Lorraine Hall spent last weekend with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hall and family. Mr. & Mrs. Don Carey, London visited Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Carey and family on Sunday. Miss Geraldine Boland was a guest for a few days with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Clem Boland and Joe. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Glavin and Anthony dined on Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Oesch and family, Zurich. Mr. Oesch was celebrating his birthday. Miss Mary Eileen Carey, Toronto visited over the weekend with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carey. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School will hold its annual public speaking contest Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in the school gym. Mr. Byron Brown, Toronto, visited for a few days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Parry Thompson and family. Mr. Garnet Hodgins has returned to his home again after visiting for the past month with his sister Mrs. Arthur Hodgins, Corbett. February 20, 1975 Page 19 Custom Slaughtering and Processing ro Ind,v,duol Requirements Cattle and Hogs are Government Inspected ,n our Modern Abollo,r for four P,oserr,an. Specializing in Hickory Smoked Hams and Bacon SLAUGHTERING ON MONDAY ONLY All Processing Guaranteed LOCKERS FOR RENT By Month or Year EXETER FROZEN FOODS Phone 235-0400 Shop At Wilson's jewellery 413 Main St. - Exeter PLEASING YOU — PLEASES US NOTICE. to the RESIDENTS of the Township of Hay The Council of the Township of Hay are interested in es- tablishing a Recreation Committee for the Township of Hay. A meeting to discuss the organization and advan- tages of o recreation committee will be held in the HAY TOWNSHIP HALL on Thursday, Feb. 20 7:45 p.m. We solicit your support by attending this meeting. WAYNE HORNER Clerk -Treasurer Township of Hay Some hot tips on saving energy this winter. You can make It easier for your furnace to heat your home this winter and save energy by practicing these simple tips. Use storm doors and win- dows to prevent draughts. Make sure your home is properly insulated. This can reduce your fuel bill. Have your furnace checked before the heating season. Once a month. clean the filter. Make sure nothing blocks any heating register or cold air return. Close off rooms that aren't being used and close the heating register. Try setting your thermostat a couple of degrees lower than you usually do and save even more energy. Exeter Public Utilities Commission R. E. Pooley M. A. Greene Chairman Commissioner '1 B. F. Shaw H. 1. Davis Commissioner Manager