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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-12-11, Page 31 Legion donates 1 1 1 4 44 . -w'w',7111PINW1 kik Citizens News, December 11, 1980 Page 3 Mrs. Jack Biintnell Christmapresiding and she read a poem "Christmas Comes s sq Ringing" and welcomed the The people of the Christ- mas story and their significance in the world of today were recalled by Mrs. Alma Langford of Exeter when she spoke to the December general meeting of the Hensall United Church Women on Monday. Members of Chiselhurst NIL 1 :f, Hensall Bertha McGregor UCW were invited guests at the meeting. Mrs. Nan Britton in- troduced Mrs. Langford and Mrs. Florence Slade thanked her and presented her with a gift. The meeting was held in the Church and conducted by the UCW president Mrs. Diane Gerstenkorn. She ,opened with a poem Christ- mas Wish and the UCW theme song. Mrs. Audrey Joynt, Mrs. Helen Scane of Unit one and Mrs. Kay Elder conducted the devotional. The Christmas story was read and thoughts on ex- pressing the love of Christ- mas were given. Preceeding the general .meeting, the annual business was held, presided _over by Mrs. Gerstenkorn, I who opened with a poem "Christ- mas Comes". The annual regional meeting will be held at Brucefield United Church on January 25 and a special events day will be held at Central United Church in Stratford on April 13. The Hensall UCW annual meeting will be,on January 21. Donations were voted to Seeds to Zaire, the research centre, at Mitchell, family and children's services, Alma College, manse debt, and the Scouts. Memorial money received is to be used .to donate a braille hymn book for use in the church The Christmas meeting of the Hensall Women's Institute will be held at the United Church on Wednes- day, December 10 at 8 p.m. All area women are invited to join us for this meeting. Unit four meets The Christmas meeting of Unit four of the Hensall United Church was held in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday with thirteen members and one visitor present. Rev. Stan McDonald presided for the meeting in the absence of the leader Mrs. Nan Britton. Mrs. Dorothy Mickle was secretary for the meeting. Thirty-one visits were made to the sick and shut-ins by the group during the past month. Mrs. Mary Roobal reported cards had been sent out and Mrs. _Myrtle_ Sherrrtt, treasurer gave a splendid financial report for the year. Mrs. Rena Caldwell, social convener for the group spoke and thankedthe ladies for their wonderful help during the year. "Thank you" notes were read from Mrs. Susan Purdy and family and, also from her sister-in-law Mrs. Mabel Selves. The congregational meeting will be held January 21 in the new year. Carmel Church Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- day afternoon and spoke on "Love , To Witness". Mrs. Robert Taylor presided at the organ and led the choir in the service of song. The Van Weiren sisters sang three numbers. Sunday, December 14 the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed. Mr. 'Ron Fleming will be guest soloist. Sunday, December 21 a special service combining the talents tif the Church School Children and the youth group will be held at the hour of 1:30 p.m. A joint candlelight carol service for. the three con- gregations will be held Sun- day evening at Carmel Church Hensall. Amber • Rebekah Lodge ' exchange with Secret Sisters Amber Rebekah Lodge members held their Christ- mas meeting on Wednesday evening wither very good attendance. Noble Grand Bertha MacGregor presided assisted by the Vice -Grand Gladys Coleman, who gave the report of the *siting committee. The treasurer gave the financial report. A donation was sent to the CPT com- mittee to assist in the treats for shut-ins, also donations to the Family and Children's Aid Services. Christmas greetings were received from DDP Verna Thomas and sister lodges, also Depu- ty Commander Ernie and Olga Chipchase. The members will attend the lodge meeting in Clinton January 5 when assembly president Myrtle Patterson makes her official visit. Following the meeting the entertainment committee Vera Lemmon, Evelyn. McBeath, Beatrice Richard- son and Edith Bell led in carol singing with Evelyn at the piano. Dorothy Parker gave two readings 'Medita- tion On Decorating" and "A Gift That Really Counts". Hazel Corbett also gave two readings "A Soldier" and "White Christmas". A gift exchange followed when the sisters discovered who their "Secret Sisters" were. Hensall Lodge 223, Independent Order of Oddfellows, under the leadership of Noble Grand Brother Joe Grigg, have embarked on a very in- dustrious program to mark the 100th year of Odd - fellowship in Hensall a memorable occasion. During the past month 12 new members have been initiated into Oddfellowship; namely, James Aikenhead, Charles 'Dalrymple,. Glen Hayter, Gerald Johnson, Grant Jones, Wayne Love, Ross McBeath, Earl McNab, Grant St. John, Robert Taylor, Gerald Traquair and Gerald Upshall. Legion ladies make donations The Hensall Legion Ladies' Auxiliary met on Thursday evening owing to the weather conditions on Tuesday evening and the president Mrs. Beatrice Uyl presided. Donations were made to the "Home Bound" at Huronview, Girls' Hockey Team, and Free Ice Time" for skating for the children. Treats will be taken to residents of the Nursing Home and gifts and treats to Life Members and Shut-ins. Plans were finalized for the Children's Christmas Party and also plans made for catering to banquets. An exchange of Christmas gifts was followed by a delicious lunch. Tickets are available for the "Money Doll" at William's Hairstyling. The president Mrs. Harvey Hyde presided for the Christmas meeting of the WMS of Carmel Presbyterian Church which was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Bell on Monday. Mrs. Hyde. opened the meeting with a poem "December Morning". Mrs. Ruby Bell was in charge of the devotional and opened b singing "Joy To The World" and "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" with Mrs. Robert Taylor accompaning at the piano. Mrs. Jean Snell read the scripture Luke Chapter 2. Mrs. Bell gave the "Christmas Message" The offering was dedicated by Mrs. Hyde and Mrs. Faber read the minutes. A card of thanks was read from Mrs. Mabel Munn. Mrs. Hyde reported the- visiting done in November by Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Thompson. Follow- ing the business Mrs. Hyde expressed thanks to Mrs. Bell for being hostess to the meeting Mrs. Margaret Hoggarth presided for the meeting of the Ladies' aid which follow - by prayer. The Treasurer Mrs. Hyde gave a gratifying report of proceeds. - Mrs.Marlene Bell reported for the card convener. Men. tion was made of sick and shut-ins. Group leader Mrs. Dorothy Taylor announced special music is being. prepared for the Christmas month. Mr. Ron Fleming will play and sing on Sunday; December 14 when' Holy Communion will be dispens- ed and Miss Sandra Wadel• will play on becember 21. Clilselhurst has guests On Tuesday the Chiselhurst UCW held their Christmas meeting in the church with the nresident. guests, Hensall UCW, WMS and Arnold Circle Evening auxiliary of Carmel Church. The president led in a most appropriate worship service and retold the Christmas Story and several Christmas Hymns were sung with Mrs. Alf Ross at the piano. "Thank you" cards were received from Richard and Pearl Taylor and Margaret Cole. Rev. Stan McDonald spoke to 'the ladies about the "Christmas Star" Henson hockey On Wdnesday evening last Hensall Minor Hockey Athletic Association teams played games as follows: Hensall Atom versus Mitchell with Mitchell win- ning 5-0; Pee Wees versus ‘Elma-Logan resulting in Elma-Logan winning 9-0; Bantams played Alma - Logan and the Bantams won 7-6. Personals Mr. Gordon Schwalm returned home the end of the week after spending the last number of weeks with his grandchildren Debbie and Paul Coghlin of Fordwich while their parents Donald and Pat Coghlin were on a tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Hawaii. Mrs. Hazel Luther taken up residence in the Elizabeth Courts apartments. We wish to welcome Mrs. Luther to our village and hope she will enjoy her new home here. Mrs. Ron Mason of East Lansing, Michigan visited last week with her mother Mrs: Ruby Bell and also with Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bell. CORRECTItN! 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