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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-02-21, Page 8Page 8A - The Wingha>at Advanf4e-Tunes, February 21, 1989 ValentJne's Day meeting featuresa love theme BELGRAVE—Love was the predominating theme when the afternoon unit of the United Church Women met on Valentine's Day, with an attendance of 10: The meeting opened with a verse on love and Mrs. Dorothy Coultes chose love as the theme for her Worship ser- vice, "God Is Love", The first and third verses, of the hymn, "0 Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go", were sung, following which Dorothy read from the Good News Bible, parts of the first chapter of St. John's Gospel. The meditation was "The Meaning of Lent" and the group Eleven tables play euchre at Belgrave BELGRAVE—Eleven tables were in play at the weekly euchre party held in the WI Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Winners for the ladies were Mrs.. Mel Jacklin, high; Mrs. Marie Merkley, low and Mrs, Edith Coultes, novelty. Winners for the men were Ross Taylor, high; low, George Carter and novelty, Stanley Black. Occupying a lucky table were Mrs. Helen Martin, Mrs. Dorothy Logan, George Johnston and Lorne Jamieson, There will be euchre again on Wednesday, Feb. 22, starting at 8 p.m, Everyone is welcome, Ora sang "My Jesus, I Love Thee" from the a new hymnbooks. Members volunteered to deliver the March and April copies of The Upper Room and visits to the sick and shutin were recorded. For Bible study, Mrs. ' Mary Hunter continued the study of Matthew, basing her thoughts on Matthew 5: 21 and 22, and the Ser- mon on the Mount, Mrs. Sara Anderson continued study of con- ditions in Africa from Mandate and the group discussed items from the daily newspaper and the situation of the Mandelas, Mrs. Anderson concluded with prayer for the South Africans. Sacred Heart euchre winners Graham Adams -was high lady and Carl Freiburger high man at the Sacred Heart euchre party on Feb. 14. Low scores were held by Eva McGill and Margaret King (playing as a man) and the door prize was won by Herb Clayton. ORDAIN ELDERS In an impressive service in Knox Church, Belgrave, in January of 1914, the pastor,- Rev. A. N. Boyle, ordained into the eldership of the church P. W. Scott, Andrew Taylor, James Nicholson and James Michie. 6th Anniversary Sale Our Biggest Sale Ever! NOW 'TIL MARCH 4, 1989 Choose from over 40 Colours of Top Quality Broad Cloth at only $2.35 metre •2.14 Yard All Winter Fabrics Reduced by 60% or if you dear bolt 75%off Check out the Odds Ends Table for fantastic Savings Off • Notions • Fabrics • Yam Ask about our Quilt and Craft Classes While you're shopping at our 6th Anniversary Sale Vox LUCKNOW ,213.2000 P DONA TES BOOK ® The Howick branch of the Royal Canadian Legion presented Howick Central Public School with a copy of the' book; "The Way We Were," commemorating the war years. Len Sanderson, president of Howick Legion Branch 30 7, presents the book to Kathy Kennedy of RR 1, Fordwich, vice president of the Howick Central Students' Council UCW meeting begins with a noon luncheon BELMORE—The McIntosh- Belmore United Church Women met Feb. 15, beginning their meeting at 12 o'clock with a luncheon. Following this, Mary Renwick, president, opened the meeting with all repeating the tJCW Purpose. Eileen Johann led devotions pertaining to Lent. The meditation, "Breaking Down the Barriers", was read, a hymn was sung and Dora McGuinness read scripture from St. John's Gospel. Prayer closed devotions. The roll call was payment of membership fees, also members donated used stamps and cards. The Bible study, conducted by Margaret Wood, was based on the litany from the United Church Service Book which the members read. The theme of this readi'ngls love and different forms of love, which were discussed. Each member read a Bible verse about love. Ellen Harkness delivered the study on South Africa. She explained the apartheid problem. the history of the native black population and especially the terrible oppression of the women and children. It was suggested that each member light a candle and say a prayer for a better life and unity for the blacks in South Africa detained in prison. Each member held a lighted 'candle as Ellen led in prayer for unity among these people. Mrs. Renwick presided for the business. Plans were discussed for the World Day of Prayer service to be held at the Belmore Presbyterian Church on Mar. 3. Prayer closed the meeting. FINE HORSE SOLD Levi Galbraith, who was con- 'sidered dna Of"'110Wiek's -best 'hot- — semen, sold a fine dark brown mare weighing 1800 pounds to the St. Marie Brothers of Clifford in April of 1914. The selling prce was $350. It was supposed to be one of the finest animals of its kind ever reared in Howick. a d lel e: nd• b aT M C'ie String have returned o . ':om an en- joyable ten-day holiday et Bonita: Springs, Florida, where they were guests of George and Frances Keil and power and Helen:Farrh. Ralph Tompkins of Elmira was in. the village renewingacquaintances on Thursday. Rev. and Mrs. II.a A. MacDonald of Bruce Beach visited recently with:._. Wk. Mrs. A viii Mundell. • BLUEVALEI The' first Meeting- of the "Workiing with Wool" club was held recently at the home of Darlene Losch. The meeting opened with the 4-H Pledge and then the election of of- ficers took place. Officers are as follows: president, Shanda Mitchell; vice ,president, Cheryl Darlow; secretary, Dana Mathers; news reporter, Sheila Marklevitz. The members learned how to knit, sew and purl stitch. The next meeting will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 at Losch_ home. Anyone wishing to join the club should call 357-1798e 0-- 0---0 The first Fordwich 2 4-H meeting was held recently at the home .of Mrs. Connie D'Arcey. There were 14 ,-members present. 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