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Thursday afternoon, with Mrs, Roy Shoebottom winning ladies' high; Mrs. Cecil Armitage, ladies' low; Joe Carter, men's high and Margaret Kelly, playing a man's card, won the men's low. Thanks to Harold Cobleigh, the stacking tables are a better height for card playing, as he cut 11;2 inches off each leg, During the business meeting, chaired by president, Gordon Hotson, it was announced that donations had been received from Mrs. L. Kelly and Mrs. Ernie Kennedy, and letters of thanks were sent, Mr, & Mrs. Clarence Rogers have been on the sick list and were remem- bered with a card. The matter of insurance to cover furnishings was brought, and it was the feeling of the members that a policy should be taken, Lunch committee and mem- bership lists were posted and a visitation committee formed, Mrs. Hotson and Mrs. Earl Atkinson. Members were urged to phone shut-ins occasionally, Seniors odd buttons Many attend service for GB prayer day just to say "hello, how .are you today?". Suggestions were solicited fora club-sponsored bus trip in the spring and members will present their wishes for a destination, at the next few meetings. Bowling dates for seniors in March are Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25. The "Busy 13uddies" craft group continued working on their hooked rugs and the liquid em- broidery. President Gordon has purchased two more rugs to hook, and is doing a better job than any of the women Sunday services The annual Women's Association Service was held Sunday morning with Mrs, Currie in charge, Mrs. William Davis, London, was the guest speaker on the theme "The Wonderful New Way of Living", She said she found that when her own life was given over to Jesus Christ she discovered this life of joy and blessing, which is free to all those who accept the Lord. Joan Lockyer sang a solo ac- companying herself on her guitar and she also sang a duet with Cathy Hopps. At the evening service Rick Brewster from the Zion Bible College in Rhode Island and a brother of Rev. Ray Brewster, led the singing, Joan Lockyer and Marlene Butler sang a duet to guitar accompaniment and Cathy Hopps sang a solo, ac- companied by Mrs. A, Graham, who also played the piano for the singing. United Church Owing to the death of his father, the organist Paul Kight, was not able to be at church and Mrs. H. B. Langford played the piano. Bev. Madden and Maria Brennan sang duets to guitar accompaniment. A new elder, Harvey Latta, and a new steward, Cliff McLean were recognized during the service. Rev. Ewart Madden, con- tinuing his series on Romans said that it is important for Christians to be intelligent in their reading of the Bible and learn the meaning of the words so they may be applied to daily lives. The next gospel sing will be held on Sunday, March 18 at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The 50th anniversary com- mittee for the Charge will meet in the Lucan Church Wednesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. By MRS. HUGH MORENZ SHIPKA Mr. & Mrs. Don Adams and Clark recently spent a few days in Connecticut U.S.A. visiting with Mr. & Mrs. Roy Henderson and family. Karl Guenther returned home Saturday from Victoria Hospital, London. Stephen Pfaff of Credi ton spent Friday afternoon with his great- grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Henry Becker. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Finkbeiner and Mr. & Mrs. Russell Page of Grand Bend returned Wednesday from a two week vacation in Florida, spent at Winterhaven near Tampa. While there they visited Disney land, Cypress Gardens, and Sea World. Jason Finkbeiner spent the time with his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Harold Finkbeiner while his parents were on holiday. Mr. Herbert Harlton returned home Sunday after spending three weeks holidays with his daughter and son-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Nicholson of Cour- tright. Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Russell, and Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Arnold returned Saturday after a two week holiday in Nassau. Brenda Kipfer of Dashwood spent the weekend with Donna Baker. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Baker Sr. visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Ken Baker Jr. Bonnie, Tracey and Shellie of Stratford. Douglas Burt of Douglas Point spent the weekend with his aunt and uncle Mr. & Mrs. Ed Turn- bull. On Sunday they all visited The Creation Doug's father, Alf Burt, who is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Nancy Baker of Kitchener spent last week on holidays at her parents' home here. She visited Thursday in Detroit with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Regier, They all returned and spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Ken Baker Sr. Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs, Lorne Devine and Fred Weiburg were Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Rader of Dashwood, and Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Weiburg, Charlotte and Susan of Waterloo. Visitors during the weekend with Mrs. Mabel Desjardine were Mr. & Mrs. William McKeever and Tammy of London, Mrs. Ruby Little of Corbett, Mrs. Trellis Little and Earl Stebbins of Dashwood and Mr. & Mrs. Robert Little and Leeanne of St. Thomas. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Vincent, Lori, Michael and Michelle returned Sunday from a three week holiday in Floriday where they visited her sister Mr. & Mrs. Dan Miller in St. Petersburg, and her parents Mr. & Mrs. Fred Hoffman in Englewood. They also toured Disney World. Mr. & Mrs. Lester Desjardine of Thedford visited recently with Mrs. Trellis Little and Earl Stebbins. Mrs. Murray Reid is a patient this week at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Murray Reid accompanied by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Reid, of Regina, attended the Ice Capades at London on Sunday. Mrs. Reid will be flying to Regina on Thursday, where her husband graduates from his R.C.M.P. training course. After this the young couple will be moving to Toronto. Ferman, James and Edwin Snyder, attended the Farm Show in London Thursday. DISCOVER BREAKINS Two OPP officers discovered two cottage breakins when they were on snowmobile patrol in the . Lake Huron area, Tuesday Entry had been forcibly gained into both cottages, Police are still checking with the property owners to ascertain if any items had been stolen. The officers were Larry Christiaen of the Exeter OPP and Phil Gingerich of the Goderich OPP. The World Day of Prayer service was held Friday af- ternoon at the United Church in Grand Bend with 60 in at- tendance. The theme of this years meeting was "Become Perfectly one", Mrs. Ralph McKinnon, sang at intervals in the program, ac- companying herself on guitar. Those taking part from other churches were Mrs. Mervyn Tiernan, Mrs. Letta Taylor and Mrs. E.R. Guenther from Dash- wood United Church; Mrs. UCW meet at Clandeboye By MRS. DAVID KESTLE The UC Women held their March meeting at Kestle's Thursday afternoon. Mrs. C. Coughlin presided. An invitation from Brinsley United Church to attend their meeting April 9 for a social evening was received. A letter from the regional vice president was read and correspondence in regard to the fiftieth anniversary fund. Further plans were made for the ham and turkey supper in April. The ladies made plans to quilt three quilts. hazel Williams gave the devotions and the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is to be March 25. Riverview ladies visited Wednesday afternoon seven ladies from Clandeboye WI at- tended the Riverview WI meeting at Ailsa Craig. A most enjoyable afternoon was had when Riverview presented the en- tertainment. Selections on the mouth organ, readings, and a paper on Ailsa Craig, Scotland and a review on the "Status of Women" were part of the program. A sing song and contest were held after which the hostess group served a dainty lunch. Dough did well High Risers 4-H Clandeboye No. 2 had a successful meeting. Their freezer dough bread (whole wheat) turned out well. Mrs. Hodgins also made and baked white bread which was served with hot chocolate at the end of the meeting. The leaders checked notes and announced Achievement Day to be May 24. The Saturday March 15 meeting will be at Marilyn Groenewegen's home. The assistant leader shaped the bread and showed how to shape the buns. Personals Jackie and Monica Rosch, Angela Morgan, Elizabeth and Chris Markus, Carol Cun- ningham went with the Brownies on Saturday to see the Ice Capades in London. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Armstrong enjoyed the Ice Capades Saturday evening and most of all enjoyed seeing Karen do her routine. Mrs. L. Raycraft has returned home after her stay in hospital but left Louis in hospital where he underwent surgery on Friday. Mrs. Isabel Simpson has returned home from Bright's Grove, after three weeks. Donald McEwen has returned to his home after being confined to hospital where he underwent surgery,. Laura Hodgins and her girl friend have spent a winter holiday in sunny Florida. A car load of W.I. ladies from Clandeboye attended the Nutrition work shop held at Coldstream Tuesday. Mr. & Mrs. Clare Paton and family have sold their farm on Highway 4, and plan to move back to Lucan in the near future. Mr. & Mrs.Doug Lewis of London visited with Mr. & Mrs. A. Lewis and family on Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Murray Simpson and Mathew, St. Marys were Thursday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Wm Simpson. Morley Desjardine, Mrs. Katie Vincent and Mrs. E. Cham- berlain from Church of God; Mrs. Al Best, Mrs. Nola Taylor and Mrs. Bert Neilson from the. Anglican Church; Mrs. J. Smeekens, Mrs. Joe Grootjen from the Catholic church; and Mrs. Bill Brenner and Mrs. Olive 'Mil* from Grand Bend United Chulth. Refreshments were served by the hosting church. Seniors hear blind story The Senior Citizens met at the Village Inn Retreat Wednesday afternoon with 22 in attendance. The program was the reading of the life story of Frances Jane Crosby by Mrs. C. Reeves. Mrs. Crosby was blinded shortly after birth and spent many years with her grandmother, She described the beauty of the world and repeated portions of scripture over and over until Fannie had memorized much of the gospel. At age 15 she entered a school for the blind, and after 12 years became instructress of Institute for the Blind, and eventually married a blind man. At age 40 she started writing hymns for a music composer and wrote three hymns a week for 50 years. Altogether she wrote more than 800 hymns and songs, such as "Safe in the arms of Jesus," Rescue the Perishing," and "Some day the silver chord will break", which she considered her own soul song. During the recreation period some of the members enjoyed bowling and lunch was served by the Inn staff. Two 4-H clubs meet The Grand Bend 4-H clubs held their fourth meeting Wednesday evening . No. 1 club, "The Match Makers" was held at the home of Mrs. Jack Smeekens with 10 girls and two leaders present. No. 2 club, the "Sewing Sun- sets", was held in the town hall with 11 girls and two leaders present. Roll call was answered by, "A new garment or accessory I will need in my plans for style, color and texture, so that it will fit into my wardrobe." The girls work period was spent pinning on patterns and cutting out their blouses. Guest church minister Guest minister at the Church of God, Sunday, was Rev. Glenn Beach of Welland. His sermon topic was taken from Mark, 10:39. Special music was a duet by Mrs. Glenn Beach and Alex Desjardine titled, "He touched me." The Easter Ecumenical meeting, including all local churches in Grand Bend, is being held this Easter at the Church of God, Thursday evening March 20. Persona Is Dr. & Mrs. C.B. Sanders, Janet and David Sanders, Gavin and Patricia Stewart all of Welland, spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Art Finkbeiner. Mrs. Gladys Brodrick returned Sunday from a month's holidays in Palm Springs, Florida, where she visited her son Mr. & Mrs. David Brodrick and family. Mrs, Roy Morenz visited Monday in Stratford with her brother Mervyn Cook, and her niece Mrs. Ruth Rastaga, and her sons Jay and Rabbi of Lucknow, India. ilAWCEAK VC Bonthron Funeral Home, Hensall and Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich wish to announce a new association and sale agreement. Services formerly conducted by Bonthron & Son Limited, will be serviced by both Bonthron Funeral Home and' Westlake Funeral Home. Funeral services for Hensall and community will continue to be conducted from Bonthron Funeral Chapel, Main Street, Hensall. Bevan Bonthron and John Heal will continue to participate in providing funeral services in Hensall. Bonthron Funeral Home TEL. 262-2016 Westlake Funeral Home TEL. 236-4365 The Bonthron family would like to convey their gratitude to the citizens of Hensall and area for the trust and faith shown them in the funeral business over the years.