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Times-Advocate, 1986-05-28, Page 19i 1 1 verview entertains A1NTSiaURY CHURCH AWARDS — Four awards of recognition were presented at Sunday's 125th An ivel!sary of St. Patrick's Anglican Church at Saintsbury. From the left are Mary Kooy for 50 years as Church organist; Hazel Davis 25 years as Sunday School teacher and superintendent and.Mary Davis and Harry Carroll, 70 years as choristers. T -A photo pecial long service awards t Saintsbury's 125th celebration By MRS, HEBER DAVIS he congregation of St. Patrick's c ebrated their 125th anniversary S nday. The church and Parish Hall re filled. Rev. Peter Derrick was in charge 'th Bishop Morse Robinson, London Is guest speaker. Paul Bedell, Don nd Allan Cunningham servers, ayne Carroll and Hugh Davis elcomed the guests. Nadene Bedell nd Bob MacGillivray were ushers. eaders were Fr. F. Braby, Stratford nd Rev. Mary Mills, Glencoe, Cheryl arroll was pianist. Bishop Robinson delivered a thought provoking message on "membership" stressing the need of a church in our lives. Mary Kooy organist accompanied former and present choir members in singing 'Faith of Our Fathers". Rev. Derrick spoketo the children on the bible, he showed them one bi- ble, 200 years old, another 50 years old and one three years old and had children read the first four verses of the first book of Genesis and brought to their attention how little the wor- ding has changed in 200 years. Following a short prayer the children and their teachers Kim Van Allah filed out to the Parish Hall. Two flags were dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Fred and Sarah Jane Davis, their son Heber Frederick and his daughter . Almarie Davis Young by their families. ° The flowers adorning the church were given to the Glory of God in lov- ing memory of the following family members. Alter vases - To Alex and Minnie MacDonald William and Lizzie thickens and Maurice MacDonald by their families. 1' Floral arrangement - Earl and , Alexia Atkinson by their daughter An- na Maguire and families. Norma (Dickins) Coleman by her daughter Alice Garrett and families. Charles Atkinson by his wife Viola and family and grandsons. Raymond Greenlee by Earl and Marguerite Greenlee and family. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Quinton and Car- roll by Bill Marlys, Hubert, Bob and families. Mrs. E. Leonard by Ken and Hazel Eaton and families. Also given to St. Patrick's was $1,000 from the estate of the late Ivan Washburn, a former member of St. Patrick's and late of Flint, Michigan, given to the glory of God and in loving memory of his mother, Jennie (Davis) Washburn. A presentation of awards in recognition, to each of the following, for 70 years of leadership in music as choir leaders Mary Davis and Harry Carroll, to Mary Kooy for 50 years of leadership as church organist and Hazel Davis for 25 years as teacher and Sunday School superintendent. Heather MacGillivray accom- panied by Cheryl Carroll sang a solo "The Church by the Side of the Road" then the prayers of the people led by Hazel Davis. The eucharistic service followed with bishop Robinson in charge. A very enjoyable social hour was held in the Parish Hall where everyone had the opportunity to visit with past members and friends. The hall was very attractive with a lace covered table, with a huge an- niversary cake 'as the centre piece, several ladies poured tea, Mrs. Der- rick, Eileen Carroll, Viola Atkinson, Mary Kooy, Gladys Davis and Mary Davis. It was a day we will long remember. Guests were present from Lucan, Centralia. Exeter, Elimville, Toron- to, Bobcaygeon, Kitchener, Glencoe, London, Hamilton, Varna, Owen Sound, Seaforth and Ilderton. • Personals Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Johnson, Owen Sound and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Johnson, Hamilton spent the weekend with Hugh and Hazel Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Love, Fayann and Amy Jean, Varna with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis following the service. Mrs. S. Dyer, Sarnia with Wayne and Cheryl Carroll. Mr. and Mrs. Allan MacNab, Bob- caygeon, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Colley, Kitchener, Mr. antl Mrs. Percy Dickins, Hamilton and Mrs: Fred Dickins, London visited Mary Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Johnson called on Heather and Bob MacGillivray Saturday evening and Mr. and Mrs. John MacGillivray, Lions Head spent a couple of days with Bob and Heather last week. They also visited their granddaughter Patricia Clarke a patient in St. Joseph's, London. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis, Mr. and -Mrs. Harry Carroll, Mrs. Lela Abbott., Lucan, Mrs. H. A. Mullins and Mrs. Ruth Ann Phillips, London had a gathering in a London restaurant Tuesday to observe Clarence's birthday. Miss Cathy Fernardos, London spent the weekend with Marylou Tindall. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tindall were guests Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Shapton, Grand Bend. Mrs. Mary Davis was a'' dinner guest Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tindall, Robert and Marylou. They were celebrating Marylou's birthday. SAINTSBURY ANNIVERSARY — Bishop Morse Robinson, wardens Nadene Bedell and Bob MacGillivray and Rev. Peter Derrick chat following Sunday's 125th anniversary service at St. Patrick's Anglican Church in Saintsbury. T -A photo FIREWORKS AT CREDITON -- The annual Crediton fire department fireworks display postponed on Victoria Day was enjoyed by a Targe crowd Sunday night. Shown preparing the display are Doug Lightfoot, John Pritchard, Jim Finkbeiner and Barry Becker. T -A photo Staffa ladies at WI annual By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN Glad to report that Lloyd Miller is home after a lengthy stay in Univer- sity Hospital. Representg Staffa Womens' In- stitute at the erth South District An- nual in Kirkt on Tuesday were Hazel Harburn, Lillian Douglas, Margaret Daynard, Roberta Templeman, Kay Smale and Grace Kerslake. Congratulations to Katie Kerslake, daughter of Bill and Freda Kerslake on her graduation from Centralia Col- lege in food Service Management. Congratulations to Robert Taylor, son of Russell and Pat Taylor on his graduation from Centralia College in Agricultural Business Management. Barb Templeman, Rexdale, spent the weekend with her family. The May meeting of the llibbert United Church Women was held in the Family Life Centre with Maureen Dearing and Linda Butson in charge of the meeting beginning with a ser- vice of worship. Following the devotions the guest speaker, Vicki Williamson of Town and Country Florists, Mitchell, was introduced. She told about her craft and demonstrated the making of several floral arrangements and a corsage, later generously distributing these to members of the audience. The business portion of the day, chaired by Florence McPhail, dealt with plans for the anniversary service and strawberry supper. After the Mizpah Benediction there was a spring plant exchange and then all enjoyed refreshments served by Barbara Pullman and Barbara Worden. Clandeboye Women's Iz Ututewas hostessDistrict W theliudatt Nath tar�pnDistrict Mewl,�'ad Institutes >l� Lucas Revival ()entre. Attendaineiredeltnce ffor with tha was down from last year District signing' the . president, Mrs. Jack • Rosser, conducted the meeting. Thoughts on the Theme, "Focus on Family" were well given by Mrs. Wm. Scheeler of North Lobo, • W.I. District secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Garnet Bloomfield gave a condensed report of the year's business. Mrs. Robt. Wilson, of Hyde Park, Provin- cial Board member, gave an in- teresting and detailed report of meetings and information from' F.W.I.O. Ilderton W.I. conducted the "In Memoriam" of the eight dbceas- edmembers, during the year. For the luncheon at noon, Clandeboye members provided a delicious salad, buffet, meal, held in the lower level of the Revival Centre. The room was nicely decorated with balloons, ribbons and flowers, left in place from the previous evening, when the church ladies had held their blossom tea. • •Chairman for the luncheon was Mrs. Glenn.Gorddn, first vice presi- dent for the District. Jean Hodgins, Clandeboye president, gave the "Ad- dress of. Welcome" and Betty Flet- cher of South Lobo W.I. replied. Lon- don Area President, Mrs. Clarence Lewis, of Granton,.brought greetings, Dashwood seniors planning picnic By MRS. IRVIN RADER Dashwood Dashwood Senior Citizens met Tuesday, May 20 with 45 in .atten- dance. Mrs. Ross Love presided for the meeting. Mrs. Alma Genttner and Mrs. Shirley Preszcator will attend the convention in August in Kingston. Mrs. Aldene Wolfe reported on shuffleboard at Varna. The senior games will be held at Dorchester with Maude Hoffman and Alma Genttner playing Bridge and Nola Love and Greta Restemayer playing euchre. The card secretary reported one get - well and one sympathy card sent. A picnic will be held June 16 with Mrs. Alice Tieman's group in charge. Mrs. Irma Kreuger's group was in charge of program. Shirley Preszcator read a poem "Do not judge too harshly". Mrs. Harvey Hodgins played the violin accom- panied by Mrs. Oscar Miller on piano. Euchre followed with winners Mrs. Marie Dinner and Eben Weigand; Mrs. Everett Hoist (playing a man's hand) and Mrs. Maude Hoffman; lone hands, Mrs. Greta Restemayer; lucky chair - Maude Hoffman; youngest couple - Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator. Personals Tracey Stire and her ,daughter Sarah spent Monday to Saturday at Tobermory. The weather was very cold. George and Shirley Tieman spent last weekend with Russel and Emily Hoperoft, Hamilton. Paul and Susan Rader, Ben and ' Robin, London, visited with Mary Rader, Saturday. Erma Wein is a patient in Univer- sity Hospital. Baptism Pastor and Mrs. M. Mellecke were at Goderich Lutheran Church Sunday for the baptism of their grand- daughter, Charleen Lisa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mellecke. Pastor Mellecke baptized Charleen with Rachel and David Mellecke and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Maunula, Thunder Bay as sponsors..Also attending were Mrs. Mary Ellen Maunula and Mrs. Eila Nickelson of Thunder Bay. They all returned to Dashwood for dinner at the parsonage. Shower Hostesses for a shower for Judith Mellecke, bride -elect of July, were Nancy Becker, Kathy Keller ane Kathy Skinner. Jayne Hayter sang two lovely solos. Mrs. Florence Martene gave a reading. Judith was recipient of many lovely and useful gifts. She thanked everyone for the gifts. The ladies in charge served a delicious lunch. Play euchre at Centralia , By Mrs. TOM KOOT The Centralia euchre party was held in the community centre with 13 tables playing. Prize winners were high score Mrs. Fraser and Earl Morgan, lone hands Aleta Hill and Percy Noels. Low score Lois Hodgins and Evan Hodgins, lucky score Viola Atkinson and Alfred Mathers. Next party on June 2 will be conven- ed by Otto and Dorothy Darling and Earl and MaryLou Morgan. Tom and Mary Kooy were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Snelgrove, Crediton when they enter- tained at a barbecue and Thursday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll, Saintsbury. A number of high school graduates from town and Huron Park attended the prom at the South Huron Ree Cen- tre Friday evening, all looking love- ly in their formals and tuxedos. I was very pleasantly surprised Sunday, May 25 when I was presented a lovely appreciation award plaque by the Right Rev. Morse Robinson, Bishop of Huron on behalf of the con- gregation of St. Patrick's Anglican Church, Saintsbury for 50 years of Faithful Music Leadership. Other members also received awards for Faithful Service which you will read elsewhere in the paper. Times -Advocate, May 28, 1986 Page 7A I1.osts IInwYi1l also Middieaex president, Doris FDuring the afternoon program, reports were given by the represen- tatives of Federation of Agriculture, Family and Children Services, Children's Hospital of Western On- tario, Farm Safety Association and Tweedsmuir History. Convener reports were printed and given to each branch. Lorinda Lang,. ,aural Organization Specialist, reportedon what is available through O.M.A.F. South Lobo W.I. was responsible for a lively $ing song, dur- ing both sessions, led by Helen McLachlan and pianist, Phyllis Campbell. Riverview W.I. provided the enter- tainment in the afternoon. They presented "Riverview Fashions" with Common -Tater, Evelyn McNaughton, using a large potato on a stick, for her microphone. Mrs. McNaughton had just return- ed Monday from a tour of China and Japan and was still caught up in her potato bag dress with sprouts as jewellery. This was an unique fashion show, with real originals being modelled, such as a "sack dress" made of A&P, IGA etc. plastic sacks. "Print dress" made of newspapers with large ads, "P111 box bat" a Mexican hat with several dozen pill boxes dangling around the brim. "Box suit" a large cardboard box decorated with a dif- ferent style on eachaide, box shoes to match. "Slip over dress" which real- ly was a slip over a dreas. "Check dress" covered with blank cheques. . "Afternoon tea dress" was trimm- ed with many used and dried out tea bags. "Hop sack" dress was draped from Purina bags as the model hop- ped along. Last but not least was the "bridal,gown" with a horse's bridle worn on her held with a wooden train attached to the hem of her dress. The bridesmaid showed her "boat neck" dress with a plastic boat at- tached. Jean Lee provided suitable music for the show. Needless to say, this light entertainment brought gales of laughter fron1'i veryone. It was well presented. The election of officers for the com- ing year was conducted by F.W.I.O. Board member, Mrs. Wilson. At the present time I have not the complete list of officers so cannot list them. The District Secretary Mrs. Bloom- field, will be sending a printed copy of the new officers to each branch Beechwood W.I. gave • the "Courtesies" and the meeting closed with the National Anthem. STEPHEN CHARACTERS TAKE A BREAK S own resting between acts at Wednesday's Canada Goose concert at Stephen Central School are the Wizard of Woe David Morlock and mayor Stacey Rader. Woodham UCW meets, donate to Presbytery By MISS JEAN COPELAND The May meeting pf the Woodham U.C. W, was held on Tuesday evening May 13; in the church basement with Group two in charge. There were 18 members and three visitors present. Mrs. Ted 'Insley played music before the meeting. Mrs. Marvin Hartwick opened the meeting with a reading "Planting and Reaping" followed by the singing of the hymn no. 19. A poem "The Package of Seeds" was read by Mrs. Lloyd Cowdrey. Mrs. Leonard Thacker read the Scripture, followed by prayer by Mrs. Marvin Hartwick. Mrs. John Rodd read a poem "The Seeds we Sow". Mrs. Leonard Thacker introduced the guest speaker Miss. Margaret Spearin of Baden. Margaret showed souvenirs and slides and gave a very interesting commentary of her two years spent teaching school at Moose Factory. Mrs. Marvin Hartwick thanked Miss Spearip and presented her with a gift. Mrs. Fred Parkinson gave a Mission moment on Pastoral Care and Evangelism. Miss. Jean Copeland conducted the business. She thanked Miss Spearin and Mrs. Parkinson and welcomed our visitors. The offering was taken and Miss. Copeland read a poem "Smile". The roll call was taken and the minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved. The cor- respondence was :cad. . Mrs. Don Brine gave the Teaaurer's report. It was moved to give a dona- tion to the Huron Perth Presbytery Leadership Training Program. Miss. Copeland announced there is going to be a Campsite experience Camp Bimini on June 17. Mrs. Jon Vardy told about the Bible Society and a film they would show if we need a speaker , sometime. Mrs. John Rodd told about the 10th anniversary of the Recource Centre and also of an Exeter girl who is go- ing to Expo to work in the 100 Huntley Street building. A silent auction was held with the proceeds going to the Sunday School Orphan Fund. A delicious lunch wds served by Group two. Bart DeVrie PHOTOGRAPHY Huron Apothecary Ltd. 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