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DeceMber 15 for her family. Present were,
Barb and Bill Holzworth, Trish, Mark, Mike
and Kristy, Angie and Tracy Gilmore of
Palmerston, Shirley and Jo Mallett,
Laura and Greg of Harriston, an ob, Wen-
dy and Joey Watkins of RR1 " on.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Radford of London
spelt the weekend with her parents Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Thompson.'
Mr. and Mrs. John Shier of Kincardine
visited with Mrs. Joe Shaddick on
December 13.
Shuffleboard
Ten shuffleboard enthusiasts turned out
for the games on December 11. The high
score was recorded by Jack Lee. The next
games will be on January 10.
Cheerio Club
The members enjoyed a noon hour meal
at the Grandview Restaurant in Blyth dur-
ing the Christmas meeting on December 10.
June Fothergill was the master of
ceremonies for the meeting and presided
over the business. The minutes of the last
meeting and the treasurer's report were
read by Dora Shobbrook. A card of thanks
was received from Rosemary Armstrong
for the donation to the Huron Day Centre
near Clinton.
Ten members answered the roll call and,
an exchange of gifts was held. The program
consisted of a reading June Fothergill. Mrs.
Duizer also gave .a reading and Margaret
Good conducted a Christmas contest which
was won by Edythe Beacom.
Explorers
Expedition number six was held on
November 26 after school. The meeting was
opened with the purpose and the singing of
the Explorer Song. Rhonda Howatt and
Kimberley Lee said the Explorer Emblem.
For the roll call, the member recalled
their favorite day of the year. A story was
read and some Christmas treats were en-
joyed. The members were instructed to find
out how the Christmas tradition began.
The December 9 meeting was spent mak-
ing candy cane horses as a craft.
WI Christmaslieeting
President Helen Lawson welcomed the.
Members to the meeting on Deceenber 11
•and read a poem called Christmas.
Rev. Snihur led the devotions and gave an
interesting Christmas Story. He was thank-
ed and was presented with a gift by Marg
Anderson.
Alice Buchanan gave a report on the WI
area .convention which was held in
Nilestown. She also read the minutes of the
last meeting and thetreasurer's report. The
correspondence consisted of a thank you ard
from Rosemary Anderson from the Huron
Day Centre. Hullett Township requested a
WI representative and it was agreed Mar-
jorie Anderson would take the position for
another year. The Pork Producers
workshop will be held on January 15.
Alice Buchanan, Marg Anderson and
Hazel Reid reported 20 shut-in boxes had
been delivered as well as a 45th anniversary
gift to Jessie and Harry Tebbutt. The
members also agreed to start the card par-
ties again in January.
Thp roll call was answered by 19
members. There was also an exchange of
gifts and a demonstration on tree decorating
was given by Margaret Anderson. For the
program, Helen Lawson gave a reading and
carols were sung .with Genevieve Allen pro-
viding the piano accompianment.
WI Cards
Six tables of euchre were in play at the
card party on December 13. The winners
were, ladies' high, Dora Shobbrook; lone
hands, Ruby Dolmage; men's high, Rachel
Reihl ( playing as a man); lone hands,
Harvey Dolmage and low score, Wilfred
• Shortreed. Helen Lawsonand June
Fothergill were in charge of the card party.
Hullett Lodge
The Hullett Masonic Lodge held their in-
stallation ceremonies on December 10 at the
Masonic Lodge in Londesboro. Clare Vin-
cent was the installing master for the In-
stallation and, Investiture of the officers
with the assistance of past masters and
brothers.
Murray .Nesbitt was installed as the Wor-
shipful Master for f986. Other installed in
the executive were, William Vincent, Victor
Stackhouse, Dave Lee, Allan Bosman, Ger-
don Shobbrook, Jack Lee, Kenneth Arm-
strongl, Lorne Snell, Clare Vincent, Bruce
Shillinglaw, Robert Thompson, George
Nesbitt and William Leiper. The general
charge to the brethren was given by Gordon
Shobbrook.
Burns UCW
•The monthly meeting was held at the
home of Trudy Pollard with 21 present.
Everyone enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner
with all the trimmings.
Gay Salverda opened the meeting with a
Christmas poem and Clara Riley gave a
Christmas message followed by a
Christmas readings by Ida Salverda,
Margaret Taylorand Romana Jameison. A
prayer by Rev. Snihur was also given.
Between the reading, carols were sang.
Rev. Snihur was the guest speaker for the
meeting. The theme of his inspirational
message was an invitation from Jesus.
The meeting was turned over to Mrs.
Rice. The roll call was ansilered and the
treasurer's report was given. The members
agreed to give $100 tti the church and an
allocation of $25 was given to the church for
flowers on Sunday. Mrs. Rice • reported 34
shut-in boxes were taken to Toronto. It was
• also agreed to bring canned goods and other
food articles for Friendship House. The
meeting ended with an exchange of gifts.
Church News -
The congregation was undeterred by the
bad weather in order to attend the Sunday
service. Greeting the congregation were
Rev. Snihur and Jack Snell. John Hoggart,
Dennis Penfound and Carl and Ron Nesbitt
served as ushers.
Rev. Snihur welcomed all and gave the
call to worship along with the • an-
nouncements.
During the children's time, the nativity
scene was on display. The junior teacher
was Edith Taylor.
The third candle, the candle of the three
wise men, was lit by Don and Kitty
McGregor. The scripture reading told of the
flight of Joseph and his family. The anthem
was sung by the men's choir. The theme of
the sermon was Christmas is a time for giv-
ing, to share with others.
After church, the congregation enjoyed a
potluck dinner along with carol singing by
Harry Lear with Gail at the piano. Some
games for the children were conducted by
Dave and Caron Snihur. Santa later arrived
and gave all the children a bag of treats.
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CLINTON NEWB-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMOUR*
Knox United Church members enjoy se:
BELGRAVE-The sanctuary of Knox
United Church was decorated with colorful
poinsettias, a tree aglow and lighted tapers
in the candelabra for the White Gift service
which coincided with Children's Sunday.
The theme was "A song of Jesus Birth."
An organ prelude of Christmas music was
presented by Mrs. George Procter.
The call to Worship and Prayer of Ap-
proach were given by William Coultes,
superintendent of the Sunday School. The
scripture readings were given in dialogue
form by Heather Hopper and Tom Cull,
followed by all reading a prayer .in unison.
The children's choir also sang.
The white envelope contributions were
collected by Christopher Campbell and
Dean Vincent; the regular offering by Chris
McIntosh, Robert Gordon, Kate Procter and
Ruth Higgins.
Mr. Coultes gave a short resume concern-
ing the Foster Child.
The choir and toddlers of the congregation
occupied the central front pews while Rev.
John G. Roberts delivered the message.
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Weekly Euchre
Eight tables were ur play at the weekly
euchre which was held in the Women's In-
stitute Hall on December 11.
Winners were: high lady, Mrs. William
Black; novelty lady, Helen Martin; low
lady, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor; high man,
George Drehmann; novelty man, Clarence
Hanna and low man, Mel Jacklin.
This is the last euchre until after the
Christmas holidays. The next euchre will be
held January 8 starting at 8 p.m. Everyone
is welcome.
Christmas Meeting
The afternoon unit of the Belgrave United
Church Women held their Christmas
meeting at the Bray Lodge, Wingham.
The residents joined in the singing of
carols with Mit. Glenn Coultes at the piano.
Mrs. Ross Higgins opened the meeting
with a reading and Mrs. William Fenton
also read. A poem was shared by Sara
Anderson and Olive Bolt. Mrs. Glenn
Coultes also gave a reading.
Mildred Vannan, on behalf of the group of
residents, thanked the ladies of the United
Church Women for their visit.
Vflssionary Society
The Deceihber meeting of the Belgrave
Women's Missionary Society was held at the
home of Ivy Cloakey 011December 9.
Mrs. Mac Scott presided. Scriptare was
read by Mrs. Cloakey.
Mrs. Scott read a scripture passage and
Mrs. Garner Nicholson led in prayer.
The secretary's report was given by
Robena McBurney and Agnes Youngblut
gave the treasurer's report. The program
committee was named as Mrs. Nicholson
and Mrs. Cloakey.
Mrs. Scott closed the meeting with prayer
and lunch was served by the hostess.
Hayride and Carolling
About 50 area children attended the
Ladies Club Christmas Party on December
8 at the W.I. Hall.
Following the visit from Santa Claus, they
enjoyed a hayride and carolling around the
• village. Refreshments were served after-
wards back at the hall.
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The winner of the Cabbage Patel, WWI
was Steven Michie.
Pot Luck
The Anglican Church pot luck s rand
Christmas tree was held on Duval • • r 13 in
the Women's Institute Hall.
There was a good attendance and Santa
arrived on schedule to help distribute the
gifts. People
The Edgar relatives held their Christmas
get together and dinner at the W.I. Hall on
December 14 with 49 present.
Following the dinner at 7 p.m., Santa
Claus arrived, to the delight of the children
and everyone present, and with others help-
ing, distributed the gifts from the tree.
Those present were from Brigden,
Petrolia, Aylmer, Lucknow, Blyth,
Wingham and Belgrave.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna entertained
37 members of their family and friends at
the Women's Institute Hall Sunday,
December 15.
Those attending were from Kitchener,
Goderich, Londesboro, Belgrave and area.
Table decorations add to the Christmas atmosphere
By Betty McCall
WALTON-The Walton unit Christmas
meeting was held in the basement of Duff's
United Church on December 11, when 33
ladies sat down to tables decorated in the
Christmas theme. The meeting followed the
pot luck supper.
Marion Godkin gave the Call to Worship.
Doreen Hackwell was the pianist and Gloria
Love gave a reading. Marjory Humphries
told the Christmas Story, interspersed with
the singing of Christmas carols. Gloria Love
conducted a Christmas contest and Doreen
Hackwell closed this part of the meeting
with a Christmas prayer.
Marie Coutts chaired the,short business
period explaining plans made for the
January meeting. Boxes for shut-ins are to
be packed on December 19. Doreen
Hackwell gave the treasurer's report. Viola
Traviss presented Laura Murray with a gift
from the unit as she has moved to Seaforth.
Alice Searle and Berva, Watson wee in
charge of the gift exchange.
Sports News
The annual rneeting of the Walton Area
Sports Club was held in the Walton Library
recently. Judy Lee was chairman; Carol
Humphries, secretary; Karen Hoegy,
treasurer.
The committee elected for the new year
are the executive consisting of: president,
Judy Lee; vice president, Dave Gamble;
secretary, Marg Taylor; treasurer, Karen
Hoegy.
New members are Cathy Kuntz,' Bev
Stevenson and Dave Gamble. Retired of-
ficers are Steve Noble Sr., Jo -Anne
Merionald: and Carol Humphries.
The monthly draw for the Walton Area
Sports Club ticket winner was Jean Simp-
son, $100 and Edna Hotson, Mitchell, $25.
School News
Al Sygrove from Brookside Public School
has been named vice-principal of Walton
Public School starting January 6. He
replaces Rob Snell who moved to Seaforth
as vice-principal. Jean Turner will move to
Huron Centennial as vice-principal. Gary
Jewitt is principal of both Seaforth and
Walton Public Schools.
About People
Sunday supper guests with Isabelle Shor-
treed were Bill and Louise Smith, Mitchell;
Jack Warwick, Brussels; Ken and Judy
Shortreed and family.
Torrance Dundas returned home on Fri-
day from Seaforth Hospital.
Walton Women's Institute are reminded
to bring a guest to the Christmas supper
meeting at 6:30 pm. 4-H leaders are to be
guests along with a gift exchange December
18.
Christmas is theme for Summerhill Club
President Lorna Ellis opened the
December meeting of the Summerhill
Ladies' Club at her home with a Christmas
poem. Sixteen members answered the roll
call with a gift exchange.
Several thank you notes were received for
gifts sent by the club. Christmas cards were
signed to be sent. The raffle was ,won by
Amy Gerrits.
For the program, Evelyn Merrill read a
poem, "If Christmas Came in
Summertime" and gave the story of a
child's recollections of her first Canadian
• Christmas. The members then sang a
revised version of "Jingle Bells".
Gladys Van Egmond played the piano for
a carol sing -song and also entertained with
two Christmas pionao solos.
A tree contest, conducted by Olive Neal,
was won by Phyllis Tyndall.
The next meeting will be held January 8 at
2:30 p.m. at the home of Amy Gerrits with
Tyna Nykamp, Joanne Salverda and Phyllis
Tyndall in charge of the program and lunch.
The roll call is to be answered by naming a
Christmas highlight.
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