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6 — THE BRUSSELS POST, FEBRUARY 28, 1979
Walton WI sponsors needlepoint
Correspondent
MRS. ALLAN McCALL
887-6677
Guests were welcomed by
the President, Mrs. Wm.
Humphries to the February
meeting of the Walton
Women's Institute on
Wednesday evening. Mrs.
Herb Traviss was pianist for
the opening ode, the Mary
Stewart Collect and 0
Canada.
Mrs. Wm. Humphries
spoke on the year of the child
The 8th and 16th Unit met
Tuesday afternoon, February
13 at the home of Barb Fritz.
Karen Bromley opened the
meeting with a thought for
the day followed by a
Valentine Poem. Hymn,
"What a friend we have in
Jesus" was sung. Karen
then read the scripture from
Luke 6: 43-45 followed by
prayer. Topic given by Lynn
Davies was called "The
Legend of St. Valentine",
where he influenced so many
people of all ages, by doing
things for everyone and how
to-day his legend lives cn.
"Rejoice the Lord is King"
followed by prayer closed
devotions.
Correspondent
MRS. CLIFF BRAY
887-6086
The Ethel W.I. meeting
LIFE'S NEW
BEGINNING
by Friendship Bible
Coffees
Commencing Feb. 28
Commencing
at 9:30 a.m. at the home
of
Agnes Ten Pas
887-6486
and read the objectives of all
levels from the hand book. It
was on February 19, 1897
that the first Insitute was
organized.
Mrs. Jim Axtman read the
minutes and reported $15.
was realized from the concert
and $445. from the bazaar
last December.
Committees for the next
time card parties offered tc
help. Correspondence in-
cluded a letter from Mrs.
Florence Diamond F.W.I.O.
Melva Fraser presided for
business. Minutes were read
by Lynn Davies. Roll Call
was answered by 10
members. Thank you notes
were' read from Edna McKay
and Kathryn Tutter of
Zambia.
Announcements were
given out World Day of
Prayer will be held on
Friday, March 2. Thank of-
fering on April 8th at 7:30
p.m. with Mrs. Bill Coutts of
Belgrave guest speaker.
It was agreed to have the
annual Ham Supper,
Wednesday, June 13th with
plans made at the next
meeting.
Lunch was ,served by the
hostess, Barb Fritz.
was held at the home of Mrs.
Geo. Heimstra on Wednes-
day afternoon, Feb. 14. After
the business part of the
meeting was finished, the
ladies of the Institute went to
the Molesworth bowling
lanes. After a game of bowl-
ing, lunch was served.
A euchre party was held in
the Ethel Community hall on
Monday evening, Feb. 19.
Fourteen tables were played.
Winners were: ladies high -
Helen Dobson; Low - Arlene
Heimstra; Gents - John
Smith; Gents Low - Jim
Cooper; Lucky cup winner -
Mrs. Helen Alexander.
President. Tweedsmuir
History Curator, Mrs. N.
Reid to be the delegate to the
Officer's Conference May 1-3
at Waterloo. Mrs. Axtmann
read articles on program
ideas from different sources,
different areas of interest.
Speakers from Chidlren's
Aid and Van Egmond has a
short slide presentation
available.
A nominating committee
was chosen to bring in the
new slate of officers for the
next meeting. Mrs. W.
Humphries reminded the
conveners to base meetings
on the Year of the Child.
There were 18 members
gave a Current Event for the
roll call answering with many
humorous answer. A report
of a recent District meeting
in Brussels was given by
Mrs. K. McDonald. The
District Annual will be held
at Fordwich on May 8. It was
v toted that the $50. the
branch received from the
Mrs. Martin Baan was
hostess for the February Unit
meeting in her home on
Tuesday afternoon with 11
members present.
Mrs. Cliff Hoegy opened
with a thought for the day.
Hymn, "Come let us sing of
a wonderful Love" was sung
with Mrs. Bann the pianist.
Mrs. C. Hoegy led in
prayer followed by reading
the scripture from 15th
chapter of St. John verses
1-17.
Mrs. Paul Snip read a
poem, "Kids grow up too
soon". Also gave an in-
teresting Topic on, "Be my
Valentine", Mrs. C. Hoegy
read a poem, "Somebody
knows you", followed by
Mrs. P. Snip reading an
article on "Work to do".
Mrs. Hoegy closed the de-
votions with prayer.
Mrs. Graeme Graig pre-
sided for business, reading a
series of tiems on Human
Rights Mrs. George William-
son read the minutes in the
absence of Mrs. Helen Wil-
liamson. Mrs. Barry
Hoegy gave the treasurer's
report and Mrs. Hugh John-
banquet at the Plowing
Match be donated to the
Erland Lee Home Fund.
The "Needlepoint" short
course leaders are Mrs.
Marion Godkin and Mrs.
Pearl McCallum. Anyone in
the community is welcome to
come to the hall on Thursday
nights, so get in touch wi'.
either of the leaders or the
president for more
particulars.
It was decided to leave the
bus trip till the fall and a pot
luck supper was voted by
members for the Annual
meeting on April 18th. The
branch as responsible for the
Birthday Party at Huronview
on Wednesday, March 21st.
Mrs. N. Reid announced a
historical meeting was to be
held in the hall on April 23.
Mrs. Ron Bennett, con-
vener of Family and Con-
sumer Affairs conducted
Court Whist when six tables
were in play. Winners were
for high Mrs. Jim Shortreed
ston the Miscellaneous Fund
report. It was suggested a
donation be made to Camp
Menestung, Goderich.
The next meeting well be
held at the home of Mrs.
George Williamson with
Mrs. Harvey Craig and Mrs.
Roy Williamson in charge of
devotions.
Prior to the closing prayer
Mrs. B. Hoegy presented
Mrs. P. Snip with a gift in
appreciation of her help on
this unit, she will be moving
inthe near future. A social
half hour followed with
lunch.
and Mrs. Ken McDonald.
Low Mrs. Sadie McDonald
and Mrs. Gordon Murray.
Marked cards - Mrs. E.
Stevens and Mrs. Allan
McCall.
The World Day of Prayer
this Friday will start at 2
p.m. with guest speaker from
Bornholm, McKillop unit in
charge of devotions, general
business, to be discussed.
Douglas Mitchell is still in
the intensive care unit of the
University Hospital, London
since his accident last
Tuesday. We hope he will
soon be on the mend.
You are reminded of the
Lunch was served by ,
.hostesses, Mrs. Stewart
Humphries, Mrs. Jack
Gordon; Mrs. Torrence
Dundag and Mrs. Nelson
Marks.
Pancake Breakfast this
Sunday morning from 8:00 -
9:30 a.m. at Duff's United
Church, Sunday School and
Church Service will both
follow at 10 a.m.
Any lady in the community
is welcome to attend the
"Needlepoint" course on
Thursday evenings at the
hall. This is sponsored by the
Walton Institute. Girls are
urged to attend.
8th and 16th unit topic is
legend of St. Valentine
Ethel
WI bowls
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
DATE: Wednesday, March 28, 1979
PLACE: Royal Canadian Legion Hall Goderich
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Development Committee of Huron County is holding a
Seminar to invite suggestions and questions on the role of
Economic Development in Huron County in the future. Your
participation r' requested to help evaluate our Economic
oppor
Name.
Address:
Telephone' . — .. . . ... .
Please fill out the above information and return it with the
$3.00 registration fee by March 15, 1979 to the Undersigned:
R. S. CUMMINGS Development Officer
Court House, The Square
GOWICH ONTARIO N7A 1M2
For information. call: 524-2188
Boundary and 17th Unit makes
donation to camp Menestung
Pancake breakfast planned