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Times -Advocate, January 2, 1985
45th anniversary at Staffs
Ry MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Elliott,
Mitchell, entertained Sunday
on the occasion of their
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Lorne Elliott's, 45th wedding
anniversary. Other present
for the oecassion were Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Elliott, Mr.
and Mrs. Larry Elliott, Dan-
ny and Dennis, Mr. and Mrs.
Glen Elliott, Cherri, Sara and
Trevor, Staffa. Mr. Wilfrid
Elliott, Seaforth, Mr. and
Mrs. Brian Elliott and Tyler.
Mitchell. Dean Elliott and
Brenda Soeder.
Former neighbours of Mr.
and Mrs. Alex Miller, who
have recently moved to
Egmondville, gathered at
their home on Tuesday even-
ing to wish Alex and Hannah
well in their new home and
present them with a parting
gift.
Meet
The Education and Cultural
Activities conveners, Joyce
Vivian and Roberta
Templeman hosted the
Christmas meeting of the
Staffa Womens' Institute on
Dec. 19 in the township hall,
A reci ation "Welcome
everyone" was given in
costume by Verle Mahon and
Joyce . Vivian to open. the
Wearing elfs cap, Roberta
Templeman read a letter
from Santa to Florence
McPhail and presented her
with a life membership in
Staffa Women's Institute.
Kay Smale pinned on her life
membership pin. Florence
was a charter member of
Glen Gowrie Womens' In-
stitute until joining Staffa, so
Glen Gowrie members were
, guests for the afternoon
With Christmas music play-
ing softly in the background,
Eva Laing, Cromarty,
displayed her paintings and
sketchings and told about the
different types of painting and
what all was involved. Eva
was introduced by Roberta
and thanked by Joyce.
Lois Benneires,
Brodhgagen, displayed many
items of Calligraphy, which
included wedding invitations,
Christmas cards etc. in
beautiful script writing.
Margaret and joan
Dayn.ard had set up an in-
teresting display of stained
glass articles and told the dif-
ferent steps in creating some
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Mary Van Roosell,
Russeldale, demonstrated the
art of candlewicking, which
has become a very popular
form of needlework. All par-
ticipants were thanked by
Joyce and presented with a
bag of goodies.
Thepresident, Kay Smale
presided for the business por-
tion with Verle Mahon giving
the secretary's report. Ella
Vivian gave some useful and
timely household hints.
Roll Call was answered by
na ming a woman who had left
her footprints in the sands of
time, and an exchange of
Christmas gifts with secret
pals. A contest on Christmas
customs was enjoyed.
Doris Miller and Lillian
Douglas served a Christmasy
lunch to all
Personals
Sunday visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. Rob Templeman,
Carrah and Cain, were Mr.
and Mrs. Hap Swatridge,
Wingham and Mr. and Mrs.
Chuck Ebel, Stratford.
- -Mr -and rs. John
Templeman were Sunday
evening dinner guests of Mrs.
Gertie Kempston, Mitchell.
Christmas family gather-
ings in the community were
held at the homes of, Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Dow, Mr. and
Mrs. John Miller, Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Miller, Mr. and
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and Mrs. Ray Anderson, Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd Cameron. Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon Scott, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Elliott, Mr.
and Mrs. Duncan Scott, Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Mr.
and Mrs. Larry Elliott, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Miller.
Away from the community
for Christmas were: Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Smale and fami-
ly, Mrs. Jack Hocking and
Jim with Mr. and Mrs, Ross
Miller and family,
Carlingford.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Arm-
strong with Mr. and Mrs.
Gerry Armstrong and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Taylor and family with Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd Armstrong
and family.
Bob Sadler with his mother.
Mrs. Olive Sadler, Ritz Villa,
Mitchell.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary
Finlayson and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon Colquhoun
and Lori with Mr. and Mrs.
_Tom-Colquhoan;
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Par-
sons, Christmas eve with Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon Parsons and
Mary, Mitchell.
Mrs. Ed Dearing, Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Dearing and fami-
ly, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Dear-
ing and family with Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Forest and family,
Goderich.
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WIN HOME CONTEST — The winner of the Christmas
home decorating contest sponsored by the Alpha Pi
Sorority was won by Gib Dow. Presenting the cheque
is Nancy Chorrette.' T -A photo
Granton WI meets
Sy MRS. E. SUMMERS
The Granton W.I. met at
the home of Mrs. Hamilton
Hodgins for their Christmas
meeting on December 13.
Everyone contributed to the
smorgasbord supper.
Following the meal, a short
business meeting chaired by
Mrs. Muriel Lewis was held,
followed by the singing of
carols. All members took part
in the program with readings
and poems pertaining to
Christmas. The remainder of
the time was taken up by
making favors to be given to
nursing home patients.
Forester news
Court Valentine Canadian
Foresters met at the Lion's
club hall on December 18, for
their Christmas party. Each
member was asked to bring a
friepd. and something for the
firsf course and the dessert.
Special guests were the
District Deputy Vidal Mills
and his wife. Frances, from
London.
Following the tasty meal
and an exchange of gifts.
which included a special gift
of an elegant figurine
presented to Inger Lemrnor.
Doshwood Hydro Customers
Due to an increase in the cost of bulk
power to our utility we hove found it
necessary to increase our rates an
average of 9.5%. This increase will
become effective on all power used on
and after January 1st, 1985
Dashwood Hydro Commission
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Ladies $116
Man and Wife $320
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in appreciation for her
calligraphy on the In
Memoriam Scroll, at the Pro-
vincial Assembly held recent-
ly. This was presented by the
District Deputy Bro. Vidal
Mills.
The remainder of the even-
ing was spent in the enjoy-
ment of a game of euchre.
Prize winners were high
score, Lois Herbert, lone
hands. Eileen Summers: low
score, Marlene French.
Church news
At the Granton United
Church the Rev. Bruce Pierce
was in charge of the worship
for the last Sunday of the year
and entitled his sermon
"What would you like in
1985?". "It takes time to level
out our Christian lives, we
need stability and we need
flexibility in our lives", said
the minister. inner peace, on-
ly God can give and if we
desire peace in 1985 we must
concentrate on spiritual
things.
During the,irvice, Leroy
Bryan. clerk of. the session,
gave a tribute to the Rev.
Bruce Pierce in appreciation
for all that he had contributed
to the congregation and the
church since becoming
minister at Granton. Then
saying that Mrs. Pierce would
put what he had said in a
more flowery way, Leroy ask-
ed Jackie to come up to the
front of the church. where she
read a poem she had written
as a tribute to her husband.
Personals
The service was withdrawn
at St. Thomas Anglican
church on Sunday morning in
order that the congregation
could join in worship with St.
Paul's Anglican Church,
Kirkton.
Sincere sympathy is ex-
tended to the family of the
late Earle Middleton who
passed away suddenly at
Kingsway Lodge Nursing
Home St. Marys on Saturday
December 29.
Funeral service was held on
Monday December 31 with
Rev. Bruce Pierce officiating
assisted by Rev. Elwood
Morden of Hamilton. Inter-
ment in Birr Cemetery.
Christmas visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins
and family were Mr. and
Mrs. Glenn Ilall and Jason of
Strathroy and Miss Rona
Ricky of Chateau Gardens
Nursing Home Parkhill.
Christmas visitors with
Mrs. Elmer Summers were
her daughter Shelagh
MacKenzie of London and her
_son Keith Summers of
Toronto.
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