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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-11-04, Page 7EXPLORERS DRESS UP — The Crediton United Church Expjorers enjoyed a recent Hallowe'en' potty. From the left are Peggy Brownlee, Sarah Beattie, Leanne Dundas, Lisa Stewardson and Angie Pickering. Gxeler Otte( Enjoy lots of entertainment October has come and gone and it will soon be time to get ready for Christmas. Hallowe'en was on everyone's mind fast week. Throughout the week, preparations were made for the big night. We enjoyed creating our own jack -o -lanterns. The ladies were diligent with their baking of pumpkin cupcakes, baked and iced by our ladies at the Villa. Thanks to the senior citizens for GRADUATES Heather, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Urquhart, RR 1 St. Marys and wife of John Vandeloo of Mississauga graduated October 23 from Brock University with a Master's degree in Education. Previously, Heather received her R.N. after gradua- tion from Fanshawe College School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Western Ontario. She teaches a post- graduate Neonatology course at George Brown College, Toronto. Goblins galore at Centralia By Mrs. TOM KOOY A crowd of goblins, witches etc. gathered at the community centre on Halloween which' was sponsored by the town fathers with the Cronyn families serving hot dogs, pop and coffee to all present. The judges for the costumes were Brent Caslick and Tom and Mary Kooy. After much discussion which was indeed hard to decide, prizes were awarded to Lisa Hodge, Jodi Cronyn, Jeffery van Bergan, Tin. Gibson, Evan Walker}Jessie Wither: poon, Brandon Farr -Gaynor, Tany Deaville, Adam Ilayter and Jess Hartford. • The senior citizens gathered Keegans Inn with a good turn ou Prizes went to Lily Swartz, Jea Millar, Kay Armstrong, Charlotl Barker, Murray Carter and Nelsc Squire. All enjoyed a good dinnc following the euchre. The next euchre is November 9 at 2:30 p.m. The first euchre of the season was held Monday evening October 26 with seven tables playing. Prizes went to high score Jessie Lewis, Murray Carter; lone hands - Charlotte Barker, Leroy Walker; low score - Marian Thompson, Kay Arm- strong; special prizes went to Caroline Hardy, Earl Morgan. Next euchre on November 9 at 8 o'clock. Note change of time. Will be convened by Conlins and Kooys. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Neil of Troy. Michigan were Tuesday luncheon guests with Tom and I. Des,gn featured ora UNICEF card UNICEF cards save lives. Buy UNICEF cards. 17N1L'El,(1nfar10333EshalonAvs East feron , OMamo IMP Il7 re4pnons(416)4e741s3 On(apron free1Nona mai (Operator5091 their monthly afternoon of bingo. The Exeter Girl Guides entertain- ed us last week with their pumpkin carolling and their costumes. The girls worked hard on their costumes and on all the homemade ghosts, bats and spiders. Residents in the Lodge celebrated October birthdays with the' help of - Bob Russell and Pat Skinner. Thanks to the fellows for their lovely duets and for leading our sing song. Upcom- ing birthdays this week are Annie Brintnell and Irene Brintnell. Best wishes, ladies! • Our weekly worship service was conducted by Rev. Walter Vipper- man. As this was the last service of the month. Rev. Walter Vipperman offered communion. We started our tricks or treating party at the Villa on Friday when • staff and residents began enjoying the antics of Hallowe'en. Several residents tried bobbing for apples and eating doughnuts hanging on a string. Thanks, ladies, for the pumpkin cup- cakes, they were delicious and nice- ly decorated for Hallowe'en. Our residents report lots of spooks were on the loose on Saturday night. We would like to thank all those spooks who stopped at the Villa for a visit. We really enjoyed your costumes. The door bell rang on Hallowe'en and the man went to the door with a few goodies to hand out. When he opened the door, there, holding an open bag, stood a three-year-old girl dressed like an old witch. In spite of her horrible costume, the little girl was bare -faced. "Here's some can- dy," the man said as he dropped it in. her bag. "But why aren't you wear- ing your witch's mask?" She looked up at him with her big eyes and said shyly "Because I'm afraid of it." Kirkton WI members watch chocolate making By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS The Kirkton Womens' institute met at the "Sugar and Spice. Chocolates and Collectables", Exeter. Ontario on Thursday October 22. Mrs. Sherie Seldon told us about the history of her chocolate factory and took us to see how the chocolates and chocolate moulds were made and we all enjoyed the samples: The ladies travelled back to the Kirkton, Woodham Community Cen- tre for their business meeting and social hour. The meeting opened with the Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. President Doris- Spence welcomed- everyone elcomedeveryone and thanked the conveners Mrs. Rose Siddall and Maxine Ker - nick for arranging a very interesting tour. The roll call was answered by "What we thought was most interesting". Mrs. Gerald Brintnell gave the W.1. report on the London Area Convention held in St. Marys on October 15 and 16, 1987. The theme of the meeting was Sharing and Caring. The guest speaker was Salvation Army Major Paul Murray of Toron to. He told of the sharing and caring carried out at the army's hostel in Toronto. F.W. I. Ontario president Margaret Munro from Carp, Ontario, updated and explained various program changes in her message. Shirley told of the three winners of the Maryn Pardy Scholarship. They were Catherine Sutherland of Mid- dlesex County, Susan Moodie. South Oxford and Heather: Gillet of North Oxford. Next year's convention will pro- bably be a one day convention held on October 13 or 24 with Elgin County Womens' Institutes as hostesses, loca- tion to be decided later. President Doris Spence presented Carol Willis with a gift on behalf of the Institute for completing 18 clubs. Mrs. Butsy Parkinson showed samples of two wall hangings to be made and quilted by May 1, 1988 for the Perth County. Plowing Match 1988. It was decided to cater to a noon luncheon on Saturday April 9, 1988 in Ct R ,,v Theme on Tanzania Times -Advocate, November 4, 1987 Page 7 Crediton UCW meets Thursday .y (Kathy) Arbo, Woodham, Mrs. Lor- may return and help their own people. na Barnes, Thedford, Mrs. David A recently recipient, Libby Lu Allen (Barbara) Isaac, Exeter, all sisters of Jamaica took her teacher's train- of the bride. ing at Ware College in England, Best Man was Bob Finkbeiner, returned to teach children in Jamaica Clandeboye, friend of the groom. and is now supervising and training several teachers for schools in rural areas of Jamaica. Her salary is being paid by the F.W.I.O. Mrs. Dougall brought a video which showed the activities in the schools which in most cases operate in very primitive but clean conditions: They are most appreciative of any help. The meeting adjourned with lunch and Hallowe'en treats. The Crediton W.I. meets the third Wednesday of each month in the Stephen Township Hall at 8:15 p.m. Any women of the district wishing to attend or become members will be most welcome. Personals Sympathy of the community goes out to the family of the late Mrs. Joe Carter, Exeter. Mrs. Carter was the ` mother of Mrs: Robert (Bernice) Martin. Flowers in the church were from her funeral. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lamport were Lloyd's sister Mrs. ey MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR The November meeting of the U.C.W. will be held on Thursday November 5 at 8:00 p.m. in the Sun- day School rooms. The speakers at this meeting will be Rev. Stan and Pat Desjardine of Grand Bend, who will be showing pictures on Tanzania. Roll Call will be a Scripture verse with peace in it. A Thank Offering will be taken. Confirmation All those interested in joining the Church are asked to contact Rev: Elder as soon as possible. It is hoped that we can get two groups going, one for adults, and a second for young people who will be 13 or over -next June. The service of confirmation is planned next June. The ladies of the U.C.W. will be packing a bale again this.fall. If you have any clothing which you wish to - donate, please bring it to the Church and place it in the west entrance (inside). The :sermon topic at Zion United Church was taken from Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and Matthew 22:29-40 titled "It's the Real Thing". Choir. praactice - will be held Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m: in the Church sanctuary. - If you have cash re—'—ter tones -(Valu-Mart, •EMA) of . ,le ladies would appreciate :Suing Glavin, Isabelle King and Dorene I them by the November U.C.W. Finkbeiner took us on an imaginary' meeting so that they can be totaled. tour of the Kings Byway Drive in In hospital at South Huron, Exeter, southeastern Prince Edward Island. are Mrs. Della Sims, Mr. James Guest speaker for the main part of Mawhinney and Mrs. Ada Pinner and the meeting was Mrs. Marian at Victoria, South Street, London, Dougall, Provincial Board Member, Mrs. Doris Sweitzer. who reviewed the six different kinds Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Morlock of' scholarships administered by the celebrated their. 42nd wedding an- Federated Womens Institutes of On- niversary on October 31 and Mrs. tario, with particular attention to the Morlock celebrated her birthday International Scholarship established November 1. in. 1962 to train young, women in A pretty fall wedding was held at underdeveloped countries so they 1 Zion United Church on Saturday Oc- tober 24, 1987 for Brenda Lee Glan- ville, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator and the late Frank Glan- ville and Carl Howard Farr, son of Mr. and Mrs. fMancel Farr, Golden Lake. Matron of honour was Mrs. Robert (Elaine) England, Huron Park, sister of the bride, bridesmaids Mrs. Jerry (Mae) Dallier, Kitchener, Mrs. John Ushers were Phil Farr, Huron Park, brother of the groom, John Arbo, Woodham, brother-in-law of the groom, Eddie ftisto, Kingston, cousin of the groom and Phil Palmer, Hen- sall, friend. Brenda's father Stan Preszcator walked her down the aisle. The couple honeymooned in nor- thern Ontario and are residing in St. Thomas. The Crediton Womens' Institute held their October meeting Wednes- day . evening. erestoent jieanor Roeszler presided over the business meeting which included reports of the annual 'meetings of the South Huron District and the London Area. Stimulating accounts were given by Lois Hodgins and Anne Cottel. Irene Haugh gave a report of the workshop held in August for Curators of Tweedsmuir histories. This includ- ed tips on preserving photographs and documents and suggestions for con- ducting interviews with older Zella Vaughan, Long Beach, Califor- residents to collect historical nia, Mrs. Fred Turnbull, Sharlene and information. Ashley Gilchrist of New Orleans. The program committee of Mary - • Saintsbury By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Church Service at St. Patrick's Sun- day was at 8:30 a.m. with Rev. Wheeler in charge. Sheryl Carroll was pianist and Scotty Jefferies was readers. Service next Sunday is planned for 11 a.m. The Perth Fall Deanery Meeting is planned for 6 p.m. November 4 at St. James Church in Stratford. All ladies of the Anglican Church are welcome. Mrs. Voyle Jordan and I were luh- cheon guests with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenlee, Sunday. Miss Marylou Tindall, Mississauga, spent the weekend with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bob MacGillivray, Courtney and Katie Scarlett were Sunday dinner guests with me. 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