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Times-Advocate, 1979-03-14, Page 22Page 22 Times-Advocate, March 14, 1979 Thames Road church ladies hear about Camp By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD The March meeting of the United Church Women was held Monday evening with 24 ladies present. The table was decorated with a lovely pink hyacinth and two pretty dolls. Mrs. George Kellett gave the theme “Come As a Child” and “Jesus loves the little children” was sung. Mrs. Howard Cunnington read a poem “Drop Your Bucket Where You Are.” Mrs. Kellett gave a reading Recipe. Mrs. Cunnington read the Scripture, Matthew 18-1-5. Mrs. Kellett led in prayer. Mrs. Murray Daw­ son gave a humorous recita­ tion. Mrs. Gerry Riehl and Mrs. Cunnington received the offering and Mrs. Kellett offered prayer. Mrs. Dawson introduced Mr. and Mrs. John Patter­ son, Palmerston. Mrs. Patterson showed pictures and spoke of her work at Camp Menestung which was very interesting, Mr. Patter- sqn led in singing songs they used at the camp with Mrs. Reg Hodgert at the piano. Mrs. Gerry Riehl thanked them and presented them with a gift wrapped box fill­ ed with tea towels and also two large bowls and spoons Gabion Stone for camp kitchen and a che­ que for Joe Snider. Camp Manager. Mrs. Rohde opened the business with a poem •‘March.” The usual business was taken care of. It was decided to entertain Centralia. Chiselhurst. Cromarty and Woodham to the Thank-Offering meeting in April. Tarts and tea were served by Group U under the leadership of Mrs. Jack Stewart and Mrs. Fred Johns and the hostess Mrs. Edwin Miller. Tuesday night a good representation from Thames Road, Elimville, Kirkton and Woodham met in Fullarton United Church for the first in the joint Lenten, services. Elmer Munroe the Jolly Jeweller and his wife from Norwich who are members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians performed acts of magic. The meeting began with a sing song with Mrs. Phil Johns at the piano. " Ross Hargreaves charge and gave a i. Pastor was in cartoon ODDFELLOWS CURLING CHAMPS — A rink skipped by Ross Hodgert won the second annual Huron District 8 Independent Order of Oddfellows curling bonspiel at the Exeter club, Saturday. Above, past Grand Master John Broadfoot presents the trophy to Ross Hodgert, Gord Ross, Bill Rowe and Ernie Ross. T-A photo Calcium Chloride in 100 pound bags Sand & Stone Gravel Stone for Weeping Beds EARL LIPPERT TRUCKING LTD. Crediton 234-6382^ Riverview Wl learn of Mennonites By JOY SCHEIFELE AILSA CRAIG Members of the Riverview W.I. welcomed guests from the Cloverdale and Clan­ deboye Institutes at their March meeting last Tuesday at the Masonic Hall in Ailsa Craig. Dessert and tea were served prior to the opening of the meeting which was conducted by Mrs. A. Craven. Many interesting and humorous recollections were shared as the roll call was responded to with “a memory of our early church life”. Guest speaker, the Rev. Best Interest We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. * subject to change ®a’ser“^nea'e Insurance Agency Inc. EXETER 235-2420 GRAND BEND 238-8484 CLINTON 482-9747 David Brunner, pastor of the Nairn Mennonite - Church was introducted by Mrs. S. McCallum. Speaking on the topic, ‘‘The Mennonite People”, he briefly outlined the history of the Mennonite Church. Tying it in with the theme of the Good Neighbours Policy he outlined the work of Mennonite Disaster Service, an arm of the Mennonite church which provides aid throughout North America in cases of tornadoes, fires, floods, etc. This brought back memories of the early 50’s to many when a tornado hit the im­ mediate area and carloads of Mennonites arrived on the scene giving assistance to families who suffered loss. He reported there are some 600,000 Mennonites in th'- world whose philosophy it is to be of. service to mankind and extend help to anyone in need. Several books were recommended on the Mennonite history in­ cluding one on the Amish in Canada. Following a question period he sang a number of songs and ac­ companied himself on his guitar. One of the songs he sang, “The West Virginia Hills”, he had learned while working in Kentucky where the people are very talented singers. He spent three years in Kentucky and spoke briefly of the life style of the mountain people. While coal mining is a prosperous in­ dustry, unfortunately only a few benefit from it. Joy Scheifele explained the Self Help project of the Mennonite Church and displayed a number of self help items from un­ derdeveloped areas of the world. The program is operated on a nonprofit basis but is self-supporting and exists to provide meaningful employment to needy per­ sons in developing areas. Refugees and poverty- stricken people have developed skills enabling them to make gift items which can be sold but for which they are not able to find adequate markets. The goods are bought by Men- nonite Central Committee, a relief and service agency of the Mennonite Church, from the craftsman enabling them to earn a living for them­ selves and their family and to start controlling their own future. The goods are then marketed through Self Help representatives across North America. Members were able to make purchases of . items from around the world. The guests were thanked by Mrs. Ruth McCallum. In recognition of the Year of the Child, the Riverview members made a donation to a special project currently being undertaken by the children’s Sunday School classes at Nairn in lieu of a gift. The children are sup­ porting a project to send money to Bangladesh to buy seeds for vegetable gardens. Milinda Harmer, who was sponsored by the Riverview W.I. in the Farm Princess Show was presented with a gift by Mrs. Reta Hughes on behalf of the members. Expressing her thanks, Melinda related some of the highlights of the experience of entering the contest and shared a letter which she received following the contest which meant a great deal to her. A Melinda from London, whom she had never met, wrote that although a grandmother she had followed the competition with keen interest as she felt a special interest in her as she shared the same unusual name, and hoped to meet her on some future occasion. Riverview members are invited to Clandeboye on March 15. *' Mrs. Hilda Morton will attend the Officers Con­ ference in May at Waterloo, and the’ Achievement Day for the 4-H girls as has been planned for Parkhill. Six of the history books the institute will be placed in the Ailsa Craig library and the farm history books will be made available one day next month to the residents of Craigholme and the Senior Citizens apartments. May 12 at community prepared by Staffa Wl euchre party is success CONTINENTAL GRAIN COMPANY LIMITED R.R. #3 PARKHILL, ONTARIO Invites you to their first CROP MARKETING SEMINAR Wednesday, April 4th, 1979 at 10:00 a.m. DASHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN STAFFA Staffa Women’s Institute held a successful euchre party Wednesday evening with 9 tables in play. Prizes were awarded to — ladies, Mrs. Harold Coleman, Seaforth; Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Staffa. Gents, Tom Colquhoun, Staffa; Jim Keys, Seaforth. Lone hands, Mrs. Jean Pethick, Seaforth; travelling prize, Elmer Townsend, Seaforth; nearest birthday, Mrs. Carter Kerslake, Staffa. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Scott and Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Laurie McKellar, Kathy, Susan and Grant are holidaying in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott and Christopher, Cromarty are holidaying with relatives in England. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smale are holidaying in the sunny south. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Finlayson and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Finlayson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Finlayson and Mr. Lome Finlayson were guests at the Carnochan-Finlayson wed­ ding in Kippen United Church and reception at Hensall areana. Miss Vera Hambly is a patient in University Hospital. PROGRAM - Coffee and Donuts • Continental Opening Introduction - John Letvin-Conti Commodity Chicago Speaking on Futures and Hedging • Dick Smetana-Continental Grain New York World Outlook for Feed grains and Oil Seeds - Questions and Comments - Lunch and Refreshments Provided IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND PLEASE CALL 238-8423 GRAND BEND 294-0014 PARKHILL LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE CONTINENTAL CRAIN COMPANY LIMITED the Job We'll Do Right.. We've Moved Our Office we are now located at our Exeter shop Whatever the project, call on us for Ready-Mix Concrete • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM (Including Manure Tanks) FREE ESTIMATES c. a. McDowell ltd. EXETER, ONTARIO Plant: 235-0833 Office: 235-1969 message about Easter. Easter hymns were sung and Rev. Maurice Francis, Fullarton closed the meeting with prayer at 9 p.m. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hargreaves were Friday evening supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. James-Benton. . Many people from this community called at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home Friday and Saturday to pay their respect to the late Edwin Coward. Flowers in the church Sun­ day were placed there by the family in his memory. Sym­ pathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kleinfeldt and Miss Jean Coward. The sympathy of the com­ munity is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Passmore, family and relatives in the sudden loss of their little son, Todd. The Young People met this month at Thames Road Church. Miss Margaret Pym, Elimville had a good program planned. The Kerygma Bible study group met with Exeter United Church group in their church under the leadership of Rev. Jim Forsythe, Sun­ day evening. Messengers will meet Wednesday evening March 14 at 7 p.m. at Elimville United Church. Fellowship Group will meet at Elimville Sunday evening March 18 at 8 p.m. The film “He Restore th My Soul” will be shown. 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