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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-05-24, Page 16Page 16 Times -Advocate, May 24, 1989 • Large crowd attends bridal shower at Thames Road By MRS. ROBERTA ROHDE THAMES ROAD - About 60 la- dies and girls gathered in the church basement to honour a previous bride Shelly (Triebner) Passmore with a bridal shower. The platform was decorated with streamers, bal- loons, a decorated cardboard car with tin cans and a sign "Just Married". Laurel Miner escorted Shelley to the platform to the strains of the Bridal Chorus played by Rhoda Rohde.'Laurel was Shelley's matron of honour when Shelley and Keith Passmore were married in February. Judith Parker was chairlady for the program which consisted of a reading by Jiidith "Words of Ad- vice". A reading "How to Cook a Husband" by Jane Cann. Beatrice Dawson led in the game "Win Lose or Draw". Judith Parker read a poetry address which was very interesting. A suit- case with honeymoon printed on it was carried in. Erin and Megan Parker, Lori Richardson, Brenda Miner, Heather Morgan and Robyn Ethcrington car- ried the many beautiful and useful gifts and presented them to Shelley. After opening the gifts Shelley thanked everyone, also to the ones who organized the shower . A delicious smorgasbord lunch was then partaken of which brought an enjoyaJ Ic evening to a close. Congratulations to Keith and Shel- ley. Church service Rev. Sheila Macgregor was in charge of Trinity Sunday church service Sunday morning. Sheila gave the children's mes- sage: "The Three Faces of God". She called Barry and Mclonic Miller forward and asked Barry his occupa- tion, his relation to Melonie, what relation to his daughters. She asked-Melonie the same ques- tions to show the children that one person could have three faces. Rev. Sheila read the scripture John 14: 7-17. The choir sang "Brighten The Corner" accompanied by the organist Agnes Bray: She spoke on "God, The Sustain- er". The Holy Trinity: God, the Fa- ther, Son and Holy Spirit; Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Next Sunday, May 28 at a.m. a joint service of worship at Thames Road with Elimvillc as our guests, as arc the musical group "The Joyful Noise". Worship lead - Seminars on home beauty CLINTON - With flowers pop- ping out and the lawns growing so quickly right now, everyone is busy outside tidying their homes. The contrast from winter's dullness to spring's freshness gives everyone the urge to get everything looking picture perfect. Sometimes we are looking for something to add zip and pizzazz to our home environment. What plants would work best here? What colour would accent our. home? What is low maintenance? Come find out how to give your shrubbery and flower beds the pro- fessional touch. Tuesday, May 30 "7:30 - 9:30 at the Mitchell Com- munity Centre and Thursday, June 1 1:30 - 3:30 at the Clinton Le- gion. The speaker is Maxine Innes Holhrough, Holhrough Nurseries, Mount Forest. Pre -registration is required. Please phone: 482-3428 or 1-8(0-265-5170. Jane Muegge Rural Organization Specialist Ministry of Agriculture & Food a uscapung tor`' Zurich 4-H club ZURICII - On May 15, the Zu- rich 4-11 landscaping club held, its first meeting at the home of Sylvia Ncch. • , Thc executive consists of: Presi- dent Julie Clarke, Vice President Jenny Smalle, Treasurer Susan Fer- guson, Press Reporter Sherri Fergu- son. There arc nine, all female mem- bers for this mccting. The meeting was two hours long. During this time the group chose their executive and also chose a group name, which will be placed in a contest for the best name in all of Iluron County. Thc leaders, Sylvia Ncch and Diane Wilds introduced the section on landscaping. It should he a very profitable time and arouse thc inter- ests of some future landscapers. Nomads attend • Oxford campout EXETER - Twelve families from the Exeter "Ausahlc River Nomads" attended the 1989 Spring O.P.A. campout held May 19,20,21,22 at Norwich Community Centre hoStcd by Oxford Rovers and Tri County Travellers. They participated in different ac- tivities including hospitality, games, entertainment, dance, pro- jects, church service and tarts for the spring campers cook contest. A few of the members were lucky and received a door prize. ers are the Thames Road United Church Women. Come and enjoy a morning of song. Lunch will be served after the service. A joint session meeting will be held on Tuesday May 30 at 8 p.m. at the manse. Saturday June 3 at 10 a.m. at the manse, Pre -marriage event. Monday June 5 at 8 p.m. the U.C.W. will meet with the World Outreach Committee in charge. Mrs. Dale Good of Exeter will show slides on Bangledesh. Wednesday June 7, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Thames Road Church. "The Sunbeams, ages newborn to five. Thursday Junc 8 at 8 a.m. at Thames Road Church, official board meeting. Personals Ken Duncan and Bill Rohde and the rest of thc Country Corners Musical group played at the Wild - wood Nursing Home on Friday evening. Their spouses accompa- nied them. Mrs. Jack Stewart is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Rick Potter and family at Thunder Bay. Jack Stewart spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Stewart and Matthew at Newmarket. Quite -a number of people attend- ed the 40th wedding anniversary:for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dougall at Rec Center Exeter,.on Saturday even- ing. Congratulations Harry and Marian. Canada Post Corporation "WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH THE SERVICE HERE." Margaret Rickert, Area Councillor, Alma, Ontario Alma Area Councillor, Margaret Rickert, is one of a growing number of municipal leaders to endorse Retail Postal Outlets. Over ninety percent of our customers say service at Retail Postal Outlets is as good as or better than the former post office. COMMUNITY BENEFITS In many rural communities across Canada, where postal services have been converted to a focal business community leaders anreciate th_e benefits the. town receives from increased access to postal products and services. Overall the change from a collporately-operated post office to a Retail Postal Outlet run by local business means: Longer hours of service, often including weekends and evenings. More outlets. Over the next few years the number of outlets will grow from 5,000 to 7,000 across rural Canada.. More business. Retail outlets, operated as part ola local business, help strengthen the business base of the community. Canada Post Corporation is delivering on its promise. We're in rural Canada to stay. MA1LPOSTE. Canada Post Corporation/Societe canadienne des postes Our commitment: better service for you.