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The Huron Expositor, 1988-04-27, Page 2020 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 27, 1988 $228 raised for cancer. in MAY IS RED SHIELD MONTH Please give generously when the Red Shield volunteer canvasser calls. If you would like to help Out by being a canvasser yourself, please phone campaign headquarters. THE NATIONAL RED SHIELD APPEAL OR ME VE OF GOD: For more information, pleuse contact: THE SALVATION ARMY Public Relations Dept. SUITE 800, 383 RICHMOND ST., LONDON, N6A 3C4 Walton Correspondent MRS. BETTY McCALL 887-8677 Nineteen ladies sat down to a turkey sup- per at the Walton Hall Wednesday evening. The meal was catered by Joan Smith and Beth Earl. Margaret Shortreed thanked the girls on behalf of the Institute. The April meeting was held upstairs con- ducted by the President, Helen Craig, She opened with a poem. Marjory Humphries was pianist. Margaret Shortreed read minutes, correspondence and financial statement. Roll call was the payment of fees. One new memberoined. There ma a discussion on the recycling that can be done at the, dump, to start this fall. Plans were made for the Dessert Euchre to be held the next night. New luncheon names have been drawn up. The annual meeting was held, reports were given. Auditors Leona McDonald and Margery Huether found the books correct. Program Co-ordinator Marjory Humphries reported on the convenors meetings of the year. Annie Reid reported for the Tweedsmuir History. Resolutions by Marion Godkin, Public Relations by Betty McCall. Ruth Axtmann seconded all reports. Helen Craig gave a summary of her year's work. Marion Godkin thanked Helen for her past two years as President, and. presented her with a gift. Perfect Atten- dance awards for the year were given to • Helen Craig, Leona McDonald, Betty Mc- Call o-Call and Maxine Marks. Several items of business were reviewed. District annual delegates ort May 10 to Moncrief are Leona McDonald, Marion Godkin and Viola Kirkby. Mary,Humphries presented Alberta Stevens with a gift as she has moved to Blyth. Helen called on new President, Marion Godkin who expressed the same help in the coming year. It was moved to have the meetings printed with Banvel RESISTANCE FIGHTER other Institutes the same as other years. The program planning meeting is set for ay 2 at the hall at 7:30 p.m. NEW OFFICERS Margaret McMahon of Ethel installed the new slate of officers for 1$8849: Past President -Helen Craig; President -Marion Clod dn; Vice-pres- Mar aret Shortreed Second Vice-pres- Rath Axtmann; Secretary -treasurer - Marjory Humphries; Assistant-Berva Wat- son; District Director -Leona McDonald; Alternate -Ruth Axtmann; Public Relations Officer -Betty McCall; Curators -Jeanne Kirkey, Margaret Craig; Auditors -Margery Huether, Viola Kirkby; Program Co- ordinator -Marjory Humphries. Standing Committee Convenors - Education and Cultural Activities -Margaret Craig, Elva Bolger, Agriculture -Leona McDonald; Citizenship and • Legislation - Margery Huether, Mary Humphries; Fami- ly and Consumer Affairs -Betty McCall; In- ternational Affairs -Viola Kirkby; Resolutions -Helen Bowen, Ruth Axtmann; Meal Catering -Maxine Marks, Helen Craig. Margaret McMahon was thanked by Helen and presented with a gift. CANVAS COMPLETED The Canvas for the Cancer Fund has been completed and $228 was realized in the village of Walton. Thanks is extended to all who contributed. Canvassers were Viola Kirkby, Kathleen Williamson and Audrey Hackwell. DESSERT EUCHRE Dessert Euchre sponsored by the Women's Institute closed the season on Thursday evening. After sampling the many desserts, euchre was played upstairs with 12 tables in play. Prizes were given out by the committee in charge. High lady -Jean Scott; second high - Blanche Hoegy;. low -Shirley Glousher, lady with birthday closest to date -Irma Brighton, lucky tally for lady -Gloria Love. High man - Wilfred Shortreed; second high -Ross Brighton, low -Lavern Godkin; man with bir- thday closest to date -Elmer Townsend; lucky tally -Pearl McCallum(playing as a man). Lucky table No. 7 -Helen Williamson, Iona McLean, Ann Smith, Hesselwood. Most No. 2 on card - Ruth Shiels, most o's on card - John Simpson. Travelling prize -Jean Scott. Every month the cards were gathered and the highest score of the season of $25 went to Jim Smith, second prize of $15 went to Ross Brighton and $10 third prize was won by Ann Smith. The Institute will start euchres again next fall. Wqlton' WALTON UNITII Unit II of the Walton United Church Women met for their Aprll meeting at the home of Pearl McCallum. The devotions were led by Marilyn McDonald and Kathleen Williamson centering around Easter. The topic chosen was "Walking where Jesus walked". Business was con- ducted by President Kathleen Williamson with Margaret Craig reading minutes. Several coming events were given out. Our unit have flowers to put in church for the month of May. The beef barbecue date for June 11, 5-7 p.m. Tickets are available from any member. May 4Is a joint meeting. Prayer closed the meeting and a social half hour was enjoyed. DUFF'S UNITED Fourth Sunday,of Easter at Duff's United Church. Doreen Hackwell greeted at the door. Margery Huether was pianist. Ushers were Blaine Marks, John Gillis and Neil McGavin. The Junior Choir sang an Anthem, "The Psahn of the Good Shepherd" directed by Rev. Bonnie Lamble with Marion Godkin as pianist. The. sermon was on "Our Shepherd's Care". The sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated May 29. Parents wishing children baptized get in touch with Bonnie as soon as possible. LOCAL BRIEFS Gordon Craig, Guelph spent a couple of days last week with Harvey and Margaret Craig. Blaine Marks accompanied the Grade 13 students by train to Montreal where they had a tour of that city recently. Sunday guests with Ruth Thamer were John . and Kim Thamer, London, Ruthie Thamer, Kitchener; Clint and Judy Em- mrich, Jamie and Katie, Walton. Brian Marks and Linda Bruneau of Calgary, have returned home from several months of travelling. They left on December 14, touring to Hong Kong and going through several of the Islands of Taiwan. Brian remarks it was one way of seeing the world and learning different cultures. Brian spent the past few days with his parents. Visiting with Nelson and Maxine Marks on Sunday to view Brian's pictures: and hear of their experiences were Brian and Sharon Pryce, Winthrop; Jean Bewley, Brussels; Lawrence and Dorothy Marks, Exeter. Tracy Salverda visited at the home of Nelson Marks over the weekend. Foresters hold final euchre • Knocks out triazine-resistant Iamb's quarters and pigweed • Keeps weeds down with residual soil activity • Beats broadleaf competition early with preemergent or early postemergent application Protect your yields with Banvel: Canada's first choice for triazine-resistant broadleaf control in corn. Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887-6645 Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred $trickier visited last Tuesday with Margaret Waddell at Foliar - ton. The ladies are sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotton visited in Owen Sound with their grandson Steven and Mrs. Starr and little daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Keys, Seaforth, were supper guests of Mrs. Mac Engel on 'Thursday. The Hall Board is holding its last euchre of the season on Friday, Aprll 29 at 8:30 p.m. in the Community Centre. On Friday, April 22 a large crowd attend- ed the euchre and beef draw for the Foresters final euchre of the season. Twenty tables played, with couple with the highest count; - John Subject and Audrey Adams, lowest count -Gordon Hanna, Isabelle Craig, most lone hands at 1 table - Jean Bewley, June Jacklin, Lloyd Smith, Ross Stephen- son, table 8 - Ruth Jenkins, Jean Rolof, Irene McCreight, Elgin Adams, tallies - Bill Craig, Harold Bragg, Betty Anne McClory, Verna Crawford, Merle McIntosh, Betty Hood, Dorothy Cox. Jack and Donna Knight donated the wiaple•syrup'for prizes. John Subject, At- wood, was the winner of the hind quarter of beef, Bud Cruikshanks, Wingham, the front quarter and Kees DeVrles, also of Wingham won the ham. CRIME STOPPERS Phone 1-800-265-1777 Soaforth 345-2545 P1. Albert 529-7901 Hensall 262-2527 Ailsa Craig 293-3223 Mitchell 348-8433 Granton 225-2360 mBanvel is a registered trademark of Sandoz Ltd. On June 6, 1987, at approximately 9:30 a.m., an exhibitor at the Clinton Fair had a Sony Handy Camera and battery stolen from his booth. 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