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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-04-26, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, April 26, 1989 Officers elected for Dashwood Women's Institute By Bernice Boyle DASHWOOD - Mrs. Margaret Nadiger, 98 years young, died Thursday, April 13. The commu- nity extends their sincere sympathy to her daughter Helen. Calvary U.C.W. was attended by 14 members at their meeting Tues- day, April 11. The hymn 'In my heart there rings a Melody" was sung by Genie McCrae accompany- ing on the piano. Christian Development Conven- or Eleanor Weigand led in prayer. Mrs. Martha Weigand read a tory written by Mary Ann Horst about the Old Order Mennonites who are among the most conservative of the Mennonite Heritage. Charlene Edwards read "God is the Answer" from the Helen Steiner Rice book. President Karen Tieman opened the business with the minutes read by the secretary Jane Newman. Mark your calendars for the straw- berry supper - June 21, 5:8 p.m. Lutheran Ladies Guild Lutheran Ladies guild met April 11. Opening Devotions were given by Pastor L. Stojkovic from Co- lossians 1. Two speakers, from the Bereavement Families of Ontario from London. Altar guild for this month is Ni- nia Kraft, Nora Wcido. Remember the Mother, and Daughter banquet at the May 9 meeting at 6:30 p.m. Closing devotions were given by Jill Stojkovic. Group II served lunch: Calvary United Rev. Bert Carr, London, mini- stered -April 16 at Calvary United Church. His message "Are You The Good Companions DASHWOOD - The Good Com- panions Sr. Citizens Club met Monday evening, April 17 with 34 present. President Shirley Preszcator wel- comed everyone and the meeting opened with 0 Canada and The Lords Prayer followed by two min- utes silence in respect for departed members. Secretary Alma Gcnttner read the minutes. The Card Secretary Flor- ence Martine reported sending three get well cards and one sympathy card. Thank you cards were read from Mrs. Mildred Kellerman; Leita. Hill and Martha Weigand. Mrs. Alice Ticman directed a sing song and gave a reading "Pain in your Tooth". Rev. R: Peebles favoured the au- dience with a couple of solos. Pastor Larry Stojkovic spoke on "The five -steps of Grief." Lunch was served. The May 15 meeting will be held at 8 p.m. with Aldene Wolfe's group in charge. The Dashwood -Zurich United Church Pastoral Charge held a con- gregational meeting Sunday April 23 at Emmanuel Church, Zurich. A pastoral relations committee was elected. It includes Hugh Boyle, Bill Weber, Karen Tieman, Maida Gaiser, Donna Greb, Mary Jacobc, 11 la Iansbcrgen and Phil- lipa St . i - Melvin ..;-,terneyer is .: patient in i Jniversity _Hos ' ital. Graduate - Melissa Moore, daughter of Ron and Marlene, graduated from Fanshawe Col- lege with her certificate as a Developmental Service Worker. She is currently employed with the London and District Associ- ation for the Mentally Handl- be studying for her degree in the Faculty of Social Science at the University of Western Onta- rio. "Way to go Missy" Love Dad, Mom and Shawn. Gorden timpses We wish to thank the members of the Christian Reformed choir for their messages in song, on Monday evening, also for their music throughout the winter months. We are pleased that some of our Seniors are participating in the Senior's marathon games in the arca. The sympathy of Residents and staff is extended to the family of the late Louise Rapicn. _ The Residents enjoyed a tea party on Thursday afternoon in the audi- torium. Please remember to mark your calendar for the Mother's Day Tea and Bake sale to be held on Satur- day, May 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. There will also be some craft tables. Listening" was taken from Habak- kuk II and Matthew 17. WI Annual Dashwood Women's Institute Annual meeting was held Tuesday. April 7 with the Nominating Com- mittee in charge. The members completed a bulb contest, followed by a comparison showing the similarities between a bulb blooming in spring and the worship of the Womens Institute. The roll call was answered by 17 members paying their dues. Martha Weigand gave a report on the board meeting held in Hensall on April 4. The District Annual •will be held May 18 at 6 p.m. at the Seaforth Presbyterian Church. Dashwood is in charge of "Pennies for Friend- ship." Officers for the -1989-90 season were installed by Edith Baker. They are: Past President - Martha Wei- gand; President - Katherine Becker; Secretary Kathryn Kellar; Assis. Secretary - Alice Tieman; Treasurer - Sherrie Stade; District Director - Martha Weigand ; Alternate Director - Florence Martine. Pianist - Alice Tieman; Auditors - Maud Hoffman, Mildred Keller- man; Nominating Committee - Florence Martine, Hilda Rader, Glo- ria Beicrling. Public Relations - Edith Baker; Conveners: Canadian Industries - Ruth Stire, Family and Consumer Affairs - Verna Becker; Education and Cultural Activities - Aldene Wolfe; Agriculture - Martha Wei- gand; International Affairs - Alice Tieman; Citizenship and Legisla- tion - Aldine Wolfe and Tweedsmuir History - Mary Rader. New secret pals were picked and the old secret pals were revealed with an exchange of gifts during lunch. Canada Post Corporation Keeping our commitment in rural Canada One of the most important parts of our commitment to rural Canadians is making postal products and services more accessible. To °help us do this, we draw on the resources and the expertise of local business. Where practical, we are approaching business people in communities across the country and offering them the opportunity to provide you with postal products and services. 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