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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1984-12-05, Page 11Craig Presbyterian visit "down under" ay ALICE DIcKWS A good evening was, reported by the many who at- tended the annual pot luck supper at the Presbyterian church in town last Sunday. After a sing song of Chriatmas hymns, with Wayne HHindmarsh at the piano, Rev. Maureen Walter introduced Diane Eagleson who showed pictures, with a commentary of her recent trip to Australia and New Zealand. Then, after a short inter- mission, another member of tl)e congregation, Evelyn McNaughton told of her trip to the northern countries and showed pictures of Norway. Sounds like a pleasant way to spend an evening! Speaking of pictures, all seniors in town and surroun- ding area are invited to attend the showing of three films at the Craigwiel Activity Centre on Friday evening, 7:30 p.m. Won't you join us? Why not do your Christmas shopping at the Christmas Bazaar, Friday afternoon 2-4 in the Craigholme Nursing Home Auditorium? Sunday last two members of the Lioness club attended a Cabinet meeting in London. Four members of the club at- tended a gold party at Grand Bend. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Strople (Margaret McCallum) who were married in the Presbyterian church Satur- day afternoon. Mrs. Ron Sypher (Barbara Wiley), Mississauga visited recently with her mother, Mrs. Margaret Wiley. Craigholme residents were treated to two hours of slides in November. In mid- November Evelyn McNaughton showed her slides of U.S.S.R., Finland and Sweden. Then this past week for the second hour, she showed Norway and Den- mark to finish her trip. The residents and many others look forward to seeing Evelyn's slides with her humorous commentaries As of today December 3, McLeod Hardware after 65 years in Ailsa Craig, the McLeod Family will no longer be in hardware business, we s you health and happiness in the years to come. Many customers attended Ap- preciation Day there on Saturday. A warm welcome is extended to Barbara and John McCallum as they become the new owners. Fifteen tables of euchre were in play at the Masonic hall Wednesday evening. u iffe `resit flowers Traditional table cen- tre with twin tapers and fresh flowers in holiday colours Dramatic arrange- ment of red and white carnations and fresh holly Fruit Baskets - for that extra touch, add fresh flowers or chocolates Poinsettias - red, pink or white. Gift wrap- ped and bowed. A gift to remember 1 dozen roses A Times -Advocate, Decebmber g, 1981 Page 11 Advent service at Saintsbury My MRS. HINER DAVIS Church Service at St. Patrick's was held Sunday morning. Rev. P. Derrick was in charge with Sheryl Carroll at the piano. The flowers in the chancel were in loving memory of Maurice LEADERS HONOURED — At Tuesday's Perth 4-H Acnievement Night at Kirkton, Home Economist Nancy Ross presented awards to Stoffa area 4-H leaders Sherri Hunsberger and Lillian Douglas. T -A photo By MRS. TOM KOOY The UCW of the United Church are holding their Christmas dinner in the church basement Thursday evening of this week at 6:30 p.m. All ladies of the con- gregation are invited also bringing their husbands. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bran- don, Heather and Catherine of Uxbridge and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Brittain of Richmond Hill attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Mary McLay at Ripley, Friday. They spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Powe. Mrs. McLay was an aunt of Mrs. Powe. The com- munity extends sympathy to the family. Tom and I attended church service at Holy Trinity Church, Lucan on Sunday and were luncheon guests with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mac- Donald, Lucan. GET COUNTY HONOURS — Receiving County Honours at Tuesday's Perth 4-H Achievement Night at Kirkton were Tracy Calcott, Pam Schoonderwoerd, Vicky Bryan, Katie Cade, Lisa Milos and Terri Van Loon. T -A photo McRann gets win Clondeboye Veteran Clandeboye horseman, Neil McRann scored the 800th driving vic- tory of his career when he piloted his own Duchess Palm across the finish line first in the fifth race, at Western Fair Raceway, Friday night. Best Wishes from our com- munity are extended to Clarence Millson on his 91st birthday on December 10. Mrs. Isobel Simpson moved on Saturday to Apartment 21, at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig. Mrs. Simpson has liv- ed in Clandeboye all her mar- ried life, which is well over fif- ty years and will be greatly missed in St. James Anglican Church as well as the Clandeboye Women's In- stitute. Her many friends in the community, wish her all the best in her new surroundings. 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He grew up in this com- munity and attended S.S. No. 9 and St. Patricks Church. He married the former Helen Dickins 49 years ago. He is survived by Helen and a son Howard and daughters Joyce, Mrs. Pete Sovereign and Hazel and one sister Mary Kooy, Centralia and four grandchildren. Maurice will be missed by his many friends. The residents of the apart- ment building at 241 Butler St., Lucan, held a birthday gathering for Eleanor Darl- ing, Sunday and were happy to have Betty Pescod home from hospital after two months and two operations. INTENSE CONVERSATION — John Duncan, Jake Reeder and Bob Austin are engag- ed in a conversation at Tuesday's annual meeting of the Ausable-Bayfield Conser- vation Authority in Zurich. T -A photo anta's `Help r Aantatlielper STANLEY Noma Outlet Strip Converts any one outlet into four con- venient outlets. CSA aproved. Plastic construction. 3665-787-10 • Special I Reg. 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