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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-12-16, Page 30PAGE 6A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1987 Communit News From the Prestige Fragrance Collection only at.. Pharmacy 4 SHOPPERS SQUARE GODERICH 524-7241 WE DELIVER OPEN SUNDAYS GIFT CERTIFICATES AND FREE GIFT WRAPPING AVAILABLE ayaway Now INTRODUCING'1'HE NEW OCITIZEN Men's and Ladies' styles are a perfect match! Two men's and ladies' sets are shown, priced at See our complete selection of Citizen watches - as low as i i • .� ,, Remember Citizen's 5 YEAR GUARANTEE Your Gift Selection from Anstett's is Gift Wrapped Free of Charge CLINTON, 8 Albert St. EXETER, 284 Main St. SEAFOR, 26 Main St. S. ST. MAR S, 135 Queen St. East WALKERTON, 203 Durham St. E GODERICH, 2 The Square MEMBER AMERICAN.. Mrs. Capt. Vivian Clarke, of the Salvation Army, shows some of the toys and mittens collected for the Goderich Christmas Bureau. This year, the Salvation Army managed the Goderich bureau with Mrs. Clarke is charge. A large selection of toys, mittens, canned food and clothing items were collected between Dec. 7 and 14. These items will help needy families in the area have a merry christmas. (photo by Lou -Ann DeBruyn) Two Victoria UCW groups share meeting The UCW of Victoria Street Church held their Christmas meeting on Nov. 30 com- mencing with a pot luck supper. President Verna Robertson opened the meeting with prayer and a welcome to members and visitors. The meeting was shared by the two units, Harmony Circle with leader Pearl Fowler and Friendly Helpers with leader Leona McBride. Hymns were sung and the scripture lesson was taken from St. Luke 2: 1-14. Leona McBride presented her devotions with Beulah Good and Margaret Armstrong giv- ing readings on "What Christmas means to you" followed by a prayer by Beulah. A memorial service was conducted by Anne Smith with a candle lighting service for the departed. Tinian of the church. Pearl fowler read "A real`t~hris'tarv" Harmony Circle's guest was Mr. Ralph Smith who entertained with a video on stewardship. A play called "Giving and wanting — what's your treasure" was put on with performances by Verna Robertson, Margaret Boa and Joy Smith with narrator Irene Freeman. The Friendly Helpers put on a skit entitled "Christmas Eve" with Dove Horton, Joyce Goddard, Fern Moore and Eva Horton ac- ting and ending with a solo by Joy Harrison. Reports were read and UCW calenders to be presented to the sick and shut ins were distributed. Mary Currell reported on the nominating committee for officers for the coming year. They are: Verna Robertson (president), .Irene Freeman (assistant president), Mary Currell (responding CHECK AND COMPARE aka , out JOINT LOAN NSURAN Gaut Whenyou loan Coverage Built for Two 2 5°% • *Up to $22,500.00 available * Completely Open for prepayment * Simple Interest * Life Insured * Up to 60 Months for Repayment If you ere looking for a ... 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Knox WMS elects officers A Christmas luncheon meeting of the afternoon auxiliary of the Knox .WMS took place Dec. 8 at Knox Presbyterian Church. The tables were attractively set in seasonal trim. A luxurious repast was enjoyed. Favours at each place brought special ' Nfrs Jse �Ihurm c sari p Si11.4` thowirg the lunch. Rev. A. Young brought greetings from the session. Mrs. Ethel McAllister presented the nomination report with the new slate of officers. Mr. Young addressed the outgoing and incoming executive. The dedication of the members of the new ex- ecutive was carried out. ' The new slate of officers is: Mrs. R. Bissett (Hon. Pres.), Mrs. R. McAllister (past pres.), Mrs. D. Murchison (pres.), Mrs. J. Lindsay (1st vice), Miss J. Scott (recording sec.), Mrs. J. Horton (assis. sec.), Mrs. G. White (treasurer), Mrs. A. Young (corresp. sec.), Mrs. D. Reed (glad tidings), Mrs. G. MacEwan (supply), Mrs. G. Adams, Miss M. Scott, Mrs. D. Reed, Mrs. S. Blake (friendship and service), Mrs. I. Carruthers (pianist), Mrs. G. Edwards (assist. pianist), Mrs. E. Bogie (least coin), Miss M. Scott and Mrs. C. Wilson (social com.), Mrs. R. McAllister, Mrs. C. Ed- wards, and Mrs. J. Lindsay (group leaders). The meeting continued with the reports from the various committees. The objec- tiiiekfor 1987 were -met. Appreciation was eif'p' ressed to' all members for their contribu- tions. 1987 was a year of spiritual growth, new friendships, effectual leadership. All were saddened by the deaths of five members during the year: Mrs. Mary Henderson, Mrs. Irene Oke, Mrs. Dorothy McConnell, Mrs. Edna Pollock and Mrs. Irene Young. There is a new year ahead with new begin- nings. Mrs. W. Bell gave an interesting ac- count of her recent journey to the Orient. She shared her impressions of the cultural differences in the countries she visited. Devotions were led by Mrs. McAllister and Mrs. Edward. Christmas hymns and the litany from the Glad Tidings were followed by prayers and benediction. 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