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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-01-22, Page 5WI meats of sv' Kippea East w MARpARST N000ARTH Kippen East Women's Institute met at the home of Margaret Hoggarth on January 15 with. President Grace Drummond presiding. Following the opening exercises Mrs. Drummond gave a reading on "New Years Resolutions" Eileen Townsend and Joyce Wilson who led the 4-H club were presented with gifts by Mona Alderice. They described the material given in the last club and touched upon the next club which will be "ETi- quette for the Ws". After the roll call which was " a way to make our daily life a pleasure". Joyce Pepper took charge of the program and read a poem on "The Little Road to Happiness' . Mrs. Pepper introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Doug (Eunice) Taylor, a teacher' at Hensel! Public School, who gave an interestingand inspiring address on weight loss and nutrition. She men- tioned eating binges, food as an emo- tional crutch. bad eating habits and suggested that dieting is on outgoing commitment.. "A winner makes a commitment and a loser makes pro- mises". Mrs. Taylor was thanked by Mona Alderice. Mary Broadfoot accompanied the sing song. Plans were finalized for the dinner on February 4. Treasurer's report was presented, plans were made for a Public Relations evening on Februay 14 to be held in Hensall Presbyterian Church. It was decided to quilt a quilt at the home of Frances Kinsman. Margaret Hoggarth presented some interesting data on the 6500 Junior Farmers in Ontario whose aim is "Self-help and community better- ment". Mona Alderice gave her per- sonal experience of the motto; "Forget what you can't do and con- centrate on what you can". Grace Drummond gave a reading,"Don't be afraid to toot your own horn". Courtesy remarks were given by Frances Kinsman. Lunch was served by the hostesses, Margaret Hoggarth and Mattie McGregor and the committee Marlene Bell and Grace Drummond. Kippen United Church. Women Members met at the church for the first meeting of the new year. Presi- dent Mildred McGregor was in charge of the meeting. Susan Faber presented a very challenging new year message. Discussion took place about getting together during the winter months to snake crafts articles and plan for a sale later on in the year. Corsages were made by members under the direction of Lauren Love. , Some members plan to attend the Presbyterial in Exeter later on in the month. Plans were made to assist with Bingo with the residents at Queensway Nursing Home in February. Lunch was served by the hostesses, Susan Faber and Frances Kinsman. Kippen United Church The service on Sunday, January 19 at St. Andrews evolved around the VISITORS TRY SHUFFLEBOARD — A group of visiting senior citizens from Kent County tried their hand at shuffleboard at the South Huron Rec Centre Tuesday afternoon. Don Mackenzie, Dresden and Win McCubbin, Chatham get instruction from Lorne Marshall.T-A photo. Saintsbury .sermon on gift of talents By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Service at St. Patrick's was at 8:45 Sunday. Rev. P. Derrick was in charge. Mary Davis was pianist for the hymns. Rev. Derrick preached on the gift of our talents.Service next Sunday is planned for 11:30'a.m. followed by refreshments and the Vestry meeting. Personals Mr. and Mrs. BobTindall were Sun- day dinner guests with Bob's father, Charles of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Bob MacGillivray, Courtney and Katie Scarlet were Saturday guests with Mr. and Mrs. John MacGillivray, Delaware. On Tuesday evening, Mrs. Kim Van Allen gave her home for the January A.C.W. meeting. Mary Davis led the meeting in the absence of the presi- dent Marguerite Greenlee. rs sacrament of Holy Communion with Rev. Lorne Keays in the pulpit and Barbara Cooper providing the music at the organ. Kippen's annual congre- tional meeting is on Sunday, February 9. More about our young people Jerry Faber, son of Anita and Russell Faber, is going to school at Fanshawe in London and training to be an electrical engineering technician. Dave Vanneste, son of Simonne and Marcel Vanneste, is furthering his studies at London Technical School, where he is taking a course on welding. Rev. Derrick read the Scripture anf the meditation. Reports and prayers followed. Then Rev. Derrick took the choir for the election of officers- Mrs. Rose Cunningham volunteered to be presi- dent for the coming year, Mrs. Nedine Bidet] will be treasurer and Mrs. Mary Jefferies as secretary. Plans were made for future activities. The Rector closed the meeting and a social hour followed. Mrs. Mary Davis was a dinner guest Sunday evening with her grand- , r. and Mrs. Jeffrey Young and Richard. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenlee were dinner guests Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCarty and Sun- day evening they were guests at a bir- thday dinner for their grandaughter, Debby, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Greenlee. Smiles "This house has both advantages and disadvantages," said the real-estate agent. "And ,to show you -what an honest person I am, I will tell you about the disadvantages. In the first place, the stockyards are 800 metres to the west. North is a rubber factory. Two blocks east is the sewage - disposal plant. And just south is the vinegar works." "Well, what are the advantages?" gu;ped the prospective buyer. "You can always tell which way the wind is blowing." I.a Aneelea nae, SUPER BOWI SPECIAL This Super Bowl Sunday Pick Up Our Delicious 15 Piece Bucket And • Save ONLY • 25 "Serving you good chicken for over 25 years" 2 (1• W 114 S 227 Main St. N., Exeter Kntuckyfried Chicken It's our taste that males us famous. At Granton Times -Advocate, January 22, 1986 Page 5 UCW list .�pconiIn dates we ed everyone in keeping with the season and read a list of things we must leave behind if we are to have a happy new year. After the business was discussed Margaret' Bryan and April Bryan, presented a program entitled "What should I value in Life" and envolved conversations between God and a 40 year old person. Ruth Cook and Elizabeth Garrett served a delicious lunch to close the e ening. Dv MRS. S. SUMMERS A service of Holy eucharist was observed at St. Thomas Anglican Church with the Rev. Peter Derrick in charge. The server was David Jones and John Jones was the crucifer. The organist was Mrs. Joe French. The two lessons were read by Lois Herbert and Mrs. Percy Hodgins. The Gospel was read by the rector. In the children's focus, the rector showed them the different gifts they probably would get for eg. a book, ball etc. and spoke about the many gifts God gave him. As children we should discover our gifts and use them. It be- ing the second Sunday after Epiphany, Rev. Derrick enlarged his sermon on our gifts taken from I Cor- inthians 12: 1-11 The annual vestry meeting will be held in the church hall on Monday evening, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. At the Granton United Church the Rev. Bruce Pierce was in charge of the morning worship and entitled his. message "Making a somebody out of a Nobody". In the story to the children, the minister used the same theme as his sermon, "If the hands of a clock fell Take courier out to dinner Arnold and Lucille Blake were entertained to dinner at "The Garage", London by the staff of the Lucan Post Office, in honour of Ar- nold's recent retirement. Sunday evening they were entertained by their family, to dinner at Robindale's, Exeter, to commemorate the same occasion. A.C.W. Meets The St. James A.C.W. met Friday afternoon at the apartment of Mrs. Isobel Simpson in CraigwielGardens. After a short program of readings and business they turned the meeting in- to a birthday party to honour Isobel on her 81st birthday. Best wishes go out to you from all your many friends in the Clandeboye area. Mrs. Simpson's family had a dinner on Sunday to honour their mother and grandmother on this special occasion. Play Euchre Eleven tables were in play at the euchre party in St. James church on Tuesday evening. High scores went to Marion Thompson and Ed Arm- strong. Lone hands to Marion and Harry Noels. Low scores to Olive Simpson and Evan Hodgins. Next party will be January 28. Personals Joan and Bob Finkbeiner entertain- ed on Saturday evening in honour on Joan's parents, Elsie- and Arnold Lewis, the occasion being their 40th wedding anniversary. 'Ruth and Russell Brock, Goderich, =and Mary and Ray Ruston, St. Marys, were Thursday visitors with their sister, Jean Hodgins and family. • off, the inside workings would keep running. If you do what's right, you will be happy becuase you will be do- ing ' o- ing' what God wants you to do. Becky Bryan was the winner of a free pizza for her cover design on this year's annual report. The members of the Granton UCW Executive were installed during this service. U.C.W. Exec,utive Mrs. Robert Garnett, President of the newly elected slate of officers was the hostess for the annual meeting and opened with scripture and a reading on resolutions. Dates to remember were announc- ed: Middlesex Presbytery meeting and lunch February 13 at Wesley Knox Church London; World Day of Prayer March 7 at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Granton; March 30 Sunrise Service Granton United Church. After some discussion on whether to have the tea with the bazaar, it was decided to form a committee with a member from each Unit, to care for this item of business. Granton U.C.W. Unit 3 Unit 3 met at the home of Ruth Cook with nine members and two guests. The new • resident Ruth Cook Best Interest 101/2% * Guaranteed Investment Certificates * subject subjto change Gaiser.Keeale GCInsurance Brokers Inc. Exeter Grand send 235.2420 238.84P4 Clinton Hensall Godarich 482-9747 262-2119 S24-2118 Exeter Optimist Club 2,1d Annual Featuring: Bustin' Loose S.H. Rec Centre S15/couple Tickets: Jerry Mothers Typewriters 235.1840 Lunch & Tronsportot,on Horne provided eg. 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