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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-05-09, Page 164A Tlm•s-Advocate M • 9 1984 CENTENNIAL FLOWER — Henspll Explorers leader Shirley McAllister sells some pansy plants to Dorothy Brintnell. Hensall has chosen the pansy as their Centen- nial Flower. :tn A Gift From The Birch Tree e • Crystal • China • Brass and more Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p. Sundays 1 - 5 p.m. A. The Birch Tree 117 King St. le 1.-- Hensall 262-20291) and • Grandmother Remember all the nice things your mother and grandmother do for you •,Potted plants • Fresh Arrangements • Silk Arrangements Say thank you with flowers from The Flower Basket Main St., Hensall 262-2446 Horticultural club members planting Centennial pansies President Cathy Mann Mother's Prayer'•'. Members presided for the meeting of answered the roll call with Hensall District Horticultural baking or plant exchange. A Society at Hensall United letter was read from Peter Church on Monday evening and Susan Frayne; a mission and welcomed everyone. letter telling about Johann Many guests from Seaforth and Ralph Hills in Zombia by and the president of the Helen Roberts. Goderich Club were present. Dorothy Brintnell gave an Cathy opened the program interesting account of the with a poem "The Arrival of Presbyterial she attended in Spring". Wingham. Marg Cole gave a The Explorers are selling report of the barbecue and pansies, the Centennial Mary Kinsman a report on flower; members also receiv- the bake sale for the Centen- ed pansies at the home of nial Float. Loretta Riley Marg Cole on Friday after- reported on packing a noon. A. White Pine, the Bi- clothing bale. Centennial tree, will be Vera Ross played several planted at the Northcrest much appreciated piano in - Home. strumentals on the piano. The Brenda Russell asked for study book "Christ Has Much flowers, wicker pieces etc. to To Say To The World" was decorate a float for the given by Helen Roberts. Centennial Parade. Dorothy Parker reviewed the Volunteers will be needed to June meeting and thanked help with the town flower everyone for taking part. beds. After singing a hymn Dorothy The secretary read the closed with prayer. The minutes. Guest speaker Jean hostesses were Freda Boa McKee was introduced by and Helen Roberts. Eileen Ramie and gave an in- The Explorers have com- teresting and humorous talk pleted their sale of boxes of on geraniums. Betty Sim- Pansies and report over 900 mons thanked her and boxes sold and delivered. presented her with a gift. Amber Lodge Dessert Euchre Velma Robison drew tickets Noble Grand Marg Upshall on door prizes, which were presided for the May meeting won by Gladys Doig, Mrs. of Amber Rebekah Lodge on Klaver, Helen Tinney, Jack Wednesday evening assisted Smith and Mrs. Kipfer. The by vice;grand Eunice next meeting will be Aikenhead. The noble grand September 10 at Hensall welcomed all the members Public School. Cathy closed and those returned from with a poem "If You Stand Florida. The Charter of the Very Still." Lodge was draped in memory An auction of plants was of departed officers. A birth - directed by Rev. McDonald. day card and money gift was Refreshments were served. received from Pride of Huron Unit 3 meets Lodge. A card and money gift The May meeting of Unit was sent to Goderich Lodge III was held in the church who are celebrating their 75 parlors on Tuesday with anniversary. Final plans president Dorothy Parker were made for the Dessert presiding. Beatrice Munn Euchre to be held May 9 at conducted the worship - the 1:00 p.m. Nominations for the theme being "Praise". Two new members was selected. hymns were sung, Psalm 86 The Noble Grand thanked all was read followed by a poem the members who took part in on Mother's Day and the Draping the Charter. worship closed with prayer. Carmel Presbyterian The president welcomed Rev. Kenneth Knight con - everyone and in keeping with ducted worship in Carmel Mother's Day read a poem "A Presbyterian Church Sunday Kippen WI meets K.E.W.I. executive met at the home of president Mrs. Grace Drummond in Exeter on May 1, 1984. Plans were made for the coming year with regard to studies, dona- tions to other organizations and the 50th anniversary par- ty of K.E.W.I. to be held on December 5. Committee HENSALL Civic Corner Centennial Spring Concert at Hensall Public School May,9, at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome J co m c 3 a. a. 0 Z M 0 Hensall's Happy Hundredth - 84 \"\1111U IIINI////////U /171, SMOTHER'S DAY . r 3 !,1,0 g • –r ELECTRIC APPLIANCES Dishwashers Special purchase for Mother's Day tto`'- 4S % AS' too to -.000‘" VRB501X BUILT-IN DISHWASHER • 4 cycle • 2 pushbutton - normal - normal econo *** t� • Short wash warmer • 3 level wash Colour: White Over 60 dishwashers in stock We Service What We Sell DRYSDALE MAJORCAE NTRE LTDE HENSALL 262.2728 Ontario CLOSED MONDAY OPEN FRIDAY TILL 9 P.M. "THE PLACE TO Bl1Y APPLIANCES Hensall's Happy Hundredth - 84 0 3 0 0 .5 1< 3 0. 0. co }paipunH Ad •off s, louse A • leaders submitted their meetings for the program for the coming year, 1984-85. A delicious pot -luck lunch was then enjoyed by all. K.E.W.I. will meet in Kip - pen United Church on May 16 at 8:30 p.m. Roll call to be answered by "My Resolution for saving energy around the home." 4-H news The fifth regular meeting of the Wallet Watchers money management club was held at the home of Lawrence Beane on Saturday, May 5 at 1:30 p.m. President, Greg Hogarth opened the meeting with the 4-11 pledge. The members answered the roll call concer- ning credit, and the minutes were read by secretary Jac- qui Taylor and adopted. Guest speaker Jim Frum of Clinton spoke to the club about different life insurance policies. The lesson material was then covered, and the meeting adjourned. Press reporter Paul Spencer Hoggarth Kippen United Church Pastor Don Moffat presided in the pulpit on Sunday, May 6. Frances Kinsman accom- panied the singing of hymns at the organ. The spiritual theme for this Sunday was "If the Lord does not build the house the work of the builders is useless." The sermon was 'Buell upon a Rock'. The sermon Was bas- ed on Living at Home during the storm. Pastor Moffat ex- pounded on this by saying "All homegs have stormy times. By building our homes and lives on the Rock of Jesus we can endure and survive the storms of life." Personals The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Beth and Jim Cooper on the death of Jim's mother Mrs. Lor- raine Cooper, and also to Joan and Art McCallum on the death of Joan's mother, Mrs. Pearl Koehler. Mrs. Grant Love of Caro, Michigan, was here attending the funeral. of Mrs. Lorraine Cooper. Approximately 70 members of McGregor and MacGregor families from Peterborough, Mississauga, Toronto, Lon- don, Goderich, Londesboro, Brucefield and Kippen at- tended a gathering of Clan Gregor held at the Bavarian Tavern, London, on Sunday, April 29. Following brunch, an informal meeting was held. During that period it was decided taholda Clan Gregor pot luck picnic in Clan Gregor Park, Bayfield on Sunday, June 24 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. All members of McGregor and families aF# cordially in- vited to attelid. Word has been received in the area of the death of Mrs. Lavina (Moffatt) Rathwell of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, formerly of Kippen. at 10:15 a.m. Mrs. Joan Keys presided at the organ. The PCW ladies are invited to Kip - pen UCW on Wednesday May 9 at 8:00 p.m. Miss Agnes Hislop will be the guest next Sunday May 13, when she will tell of her work in India. After serving the church in India for some 32 years, Miss Hislop is doing deputation work prior to her retirement. Choir practice is Thursday May 10 at 8 p.m. Music event A large number from this area attended the 120 voice choir musical event by the Ontario Christian Music Assembly al the Exeter United Church on Saturday evening. Queensway news On Monday afternoon ladies from Carmel Presbyterian Church were here to play bingo. On Tuesday afternoon hymn singing was held at the Home. Wednesday morning residents who wished to be creative through crafts got together. In the afternoon several tables of crokinole were set up throughout the Home. Everyone's skill in keeping the balloon In the air was tested on Thursday mor- ning as they got involved in 'he game. In the afternoon a movie "Colour Living" was viewed by the residents. Also that afternoon a trip over to the library was made to ex- change library books that were due. Ross Thompson was the high bowler this past week with a score of 123. Murray Howe also did well with a score of 103. On Sunday afternoon the residents took the opportuni- ty to enjoy the beautiful weather by getting outside for walks. Birthday greetings are ex- tended to Lucille Jeffrey and Lloyd McDougall who both celebrated birthdays this past week. United Church A very beautiful and inspir- ing Confirmation Service was shared by a large congrega- tion on Sunday morning at the United Church when three persons were received through the Profession of Faith. Those being received were William Donald Steb- bins, Donald William Ware- ing and Pamela Marie Mallette. .The elders assisting with the service of Laying on of Hands were Donald Steb- bins, Mervin Fields and Shelley Parsons. Sharon Wurm, Clerk of Session, assisted the minister with the service. The choir sang two very appropriate anthems "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" and "Take My Hand Dear Father" as well as the Hebrew Benediction. Sheila Corbett welcomed the congregation and the ushers were Randy Parker; Mark McGregor, Alex Irvine and Tim O'Brien. The children's story was 'What is The Holy Spirit.' The congregation were reminded that next Sunday would be Christian Family Service with the Sunday School students sitting with their parents. Rev. McDonald, Mrs. Mable Parke and Mrs. Mel Graham attended the Memorial service in Strat- ford, Saturday for Mrs. Parke's daughter. The sym- pathy of the community is ex- tended to Mrs. Parke on the death of her daughter. Personals Mrs. Ross Corbett who recently underwent surgery in Victoria Hospital, Ldndgn, returned to her home tf s week. Miss Linda Roberts is at- tending Leadership Camp in Huntsville this week. The Hensall Quilting Bees attended the 4-H Achieve- ment night in Exeter Tues- day. Pam Gackstetter, Kelly Gackstetter, Kathy Jacobs, Pat Masse and Christina Huston completed the quilting program Hensall UCW spon- sored. The group leaders were Marg Cole, Dorothy Brintnell and Janet Sangster. The girls presented the leaders with a plant in appreciation. 1 EXPLORERS SELL PANSIES — Hensall Explorers Tracy Maxwell (left), Tracy Camp- bell and Angela Bell get some pansy plants from Marg Cole to sell to Hensall residents. The pansy is the village's Centennial symbol. and district news LOTS OF CHOICE — Hensall Public School principal Bob Reaburn checks some of the educational Material on display at a P D Day held at Huron Centennial School, Brucefield. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phane 3 -202 FIVE MEN MADE FIVE MISTAKES • • One man struck a match to see if the gasoline tank in his care was empty. It wasn't. One man speeded up to see if he could beat the train to the crossing. He didn't. One man touched an electric wire to see if it was dead. It wasn't. One man patted a strange One man cut out his advertising bulldog on the head to see if it to see if he could save money. was affectionate. It wasn't. He didn't. tost••• Good Advertising Doesn't It Pays dvocate Serving South Huron, North Middlesex & North Lambton Since 1873 UMW Huron County's Largest Circulation Weekli Newspaper 235-1331 a Y