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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-05-19, Page 2Page 2 -Citizens News, May 19, 1976 HensaO Carmel church marks anniversary By BERTHA McGREGOR Carmel Presbyterian Church celebrated their anniversary service on Sunday when Rev. Ken Innes was guest speaker delivering an inspiring message. Mrs. Anne Marie Hoffman of Dashwood was guest soloist. The choir under the direction of Mrs. Malcolm Dougall at the organ sang "Saviour More Than Life" and "Saviour Hear Us We Pray". The Huron Presbyterian spring rally will be held in Carmel Church Hensall on May 20 at 1:30 p.ni. Mrs. Murray Garvin, missionary from Taiwan is to be the guest speaker. All ladies of the church are cordially invited. The WMS of Carmel church are having their birth- day party June 7 at 8 p.m. Mr, and Mrs. Gus Voth of Birmingham visited last week with Mrs. F. G. Bon- thron. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Chapman and Mrs. Bertha MacGregor spent the weekend visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Don MacLaren, Jodi and Brooke Oakville and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Chapman, Lisa and Leanne in Missisauga. WI hear history of Van Egmond home By Hilda M. Payne Restoring the Van Egmond Homestead to the period of 1865 is the amibtious project of the Van Egmond Foundation in Seaforth and was ably describ- ed by Mr. David Ring at the May meeting of the Hensall Women's Institute held at the Hensall Legion Hall on Wednesday, May, 12. Colonel Van Egmond is famous for opening the Huron Tract from Goderich to Guelph, and he built the homestead in 1847 but never lived there himself. His son, Anthony lived there around 1865 and it is to this period that the house is being furnished as a typical example of life along the Huron Tract before Confederation. Slides showing the original walls and newspapers of 1863 stuck to the floors illustrate the type of restoration already carried out and promise an excit- ing future for the "living mu- seum" being aimed for. Grandmothers were the special guests invited to this meeting and the meeting was opened by the new president, Joyce Pepper, reading a poem on Grandmothers. Named as voting delegates to the district annual at Crediton on May 20 were Jessie McAllister, Joyce Pepper and Hilda Payne. Those going to get in touch with Joyce before that date, regarding the potluck luncheon. Grace Peck reminded members of the Blossom Tea at Huronview on June 9 and asked for con- tributions of Aprons from the Huronview members and baking to sell at the bazaar. A letter was read from the Children's Aid, Goderich, a membership card received from the Association for the Mentally Retarded and a reminder about the South Huron Hospital Rum- mage Sale at Huron Park on May 26. Joyce Pepper reminded members that Achievement Day would be on May 15 and Hilda Payne reminded members to get their tickets from her for the roast beef supper at the Bean Pot on June 9 at 7:30 p.m. after visiting Pat O'Brien's. The financial balance showed a credit of $102 and it was voted to make a donation to the United Church for the use of their rooms. Jancie reported difficulties in finalizing arrangements for the 13us Trip to Niagara Region in June. Mrs. Pepper gave an account of the Officer's Conference which she attended at Waterloo. Several of the speakers dwelt on Agricu- lture, more money than ever is being spent on food; urban growth is being carefully weighed against agriculture. Regarding Women's Institute, we must accept change, but keep it under control. When we see new ideas we should accept the challenge and always try to provide the opportunity for others to take part. Communica- tion is a complex subject; there is what you mean to say, what you actually say, what the other person hears, what he under- stands and what he thinks he heard. We must believe in love and accepting others. Two readings were given, "A Perfect Member" by Joyce and "What is a Mother" by Gladys Coleman. with "The Queen. UCW studies Canada Unit 1 of Hensall, U.C.W. met on Thursday afternoon May 13 with Mabel Shirray in the chair. She opened by stating that the first Congregational Church in St. Petersburg, Florida have a Canada Day theme when they open by singing "0, Canada printed in full in their' bulletin. She read the second and third verses. She opened the Devotion- al with the hymn, "Happy the home when God is there" and using as her theme "Love" read John 15 vv 1247. She told of two kinds of love, abstract and concrete --God is Love. These thoughts of TRUE LOVE SHE FOLLOWED BY PRAYER. The hymn, "Master, let me walk with Thee" followed with Helen Goddard accompaning at the piano. The minutes were read and the offering dedicated. Money for our foster child was given and it was decided to send her a birthday gift. Audrey Joynt had a very inter- esting `study of Canada, giving the many changes in the ed- ucational system especially in Nurseries and Community Col- leges, improvements and higher costs of our health care. She out- lined the religions and the changes in work conditions. Pioneer women had no vote - after World War 1 this was changed. Eileen McLean outlined the business as follows; an invitation to Brucefield U.C.W.` Centennial meeting on June 1 at 2 p.m. was accepted. The church bale is to be packed June 2 and Beef Bar-B- Que May 26. Eileen thanked all who had helped at the meeting. Helen Scane presented a gift to Verna Hay, who will be leaving Hensall. All repeated the Mizpan Benediction and then Helen Goddard presented an interesting contest. Vera Drysdale and Eileen served a tasty lunch. Chiselhurst WCTU held slip sale The WCTU of Chiselhurst United Church met Tuesday with the president Mrs. Dorothy Parker opening the meeting with a Mother's Prayer, followed by the theme song and prayer. Several "Thank You" notes were received. Mrs. Sarah Dick gave a poem "A Mother's Love". 'fhe members were reminded to have all the used clothing in for the bale by June. A discussion took place over adopting a child overseas through com.passion.It was decided to purchase blankets for overseas relief. Mrs. Pearl Taylor and Mrs. Dorothy Brint- nell took the worship "A Mot- her's Day Program." The roll call was answered with a verse containing Mother. Mrs. Beck was in charge of the Bible study on Corinthiane chapter 1, vrses 1-13 with members joining in a discussion. This part of the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. A deli- cious lunch was served by Mrs. Vera Brintnell and Mrs, Clara sale followed with Mrs. Marg MacDonald. A slip and bloom Cole auctioneer. HENSALL KINSMEN COLLECT $430—Bob Heil, left, chairman of the Kinsmen cancer canvassing program in Hensall turns the donations over to Gernot Dauber to be added to the total for the Exeter Branch of the Cancer Society. News Photo EVERYTHING TO GET THE JOB DONE! Biadex WP or Liquid Pre -emergence or early post - emergence spray with low residue. Particularly effective for grasses and safe for reseeding crops. Shrh:CI)/,,)or Surfactant Oil Concentrat Apply with Atrazine for early post weed emergence treatment. Extends period of application and increases efficiency of herbicides. Surfactant Uii CuncCatt* . on W, Eo gory' •' ' . %W .nouAN coNi . MAUVAIS, S WARMING Y AV/4 gAMM1"BlF IN",nRVJ-f..l. AAtrex Liquid The most convenient corn herbicide. Combines well with other herbicides and liquid fertilizer for pre -plant, pre - emergence and post -emergence application. Sutan +. Controls grasses in corn. 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