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The Brussels Post, 1974-04-24, Page 13SPRING CLEANING ? Don't throw it out! Sell what you don't need Through an Action Ad DIAL DIRECT .1387 .* .6641 READ and USE POST CLASSIFIED THE BRUSSELS. POST,.. APRIL .24, 1974i43 ews of Walton Irish family entertains at UCYI Thankoffering. Correspondent Mrs. Man McCall The United Church Women of Duff's United Church, Walton held their Easter Thankoffering Service in the church, auditorium on Sunday evening, April 21, with guests present from Brussels churches, Cranbrook, Seaforth churches, Winthrop and Moncrief. Mrs. Neil McGavin gave the Call to Worship. Hymn 440 was sung accompanied by the organist, Mrs. Ian Wilhee, followed by prayer by Mrs. McGavin. The scripture from Corrinthians was read by Mrs. Don Achilles. Mrs. N. McGavin gave a warm welcome to everyone. The offering was received by Mrs. Campbell Wey, Mrs. Murray Dennis, Mrs. Glen McNichol and Mrs. Walt Bewley and dedicated by Mrs. McGavin. Bradley Family Mrs. Ray Huether introduced the special guests of the evening, The Bradley Family from Ireland, who have been living in Clinton for the past 18 months. They have nine children and seven of them participated in singing a number of Irish ballads; they were accompanied by their father with the accordion. Mr. Bradley also spoke of the conditions of Ireland, and said you could still enjoy a holiday in some parts, but not Northern Ireland. They are quite thrilled with the opportunities here in this country, along with the freedom and Canadians should be more proud of this beautiful country. Many asked questions and Mr. Bradley capably answered them. He was thanked for his talk and their splendid singing by Mrs. D. Docken and presented with a gift . of money. Hymn, "The Day Th -on gayest., Lord, is ended" was sung arid Rev. D. Docken closed the service with the benediction. A social hour followed in the basement when lunch was served by the Walton Unit. " 4-H Club Learns On Thursday evening the 4-H members and leaders invited mothers and friends to a special meeting in the Community Hall. The 4-H girls are in the current project, Taking •a look at yourself", There are four Walton Clubs. They have been studying tips on good grooming, storage of clothes, skin, hair care and posture. Their Achievement Day:- is on June 1 in the Brussels Public School. • Mrs. Jerry Ryan introduced Mrs. Beverley Cardiff, of Brussels, Vanda Bauty Coun'selor vho spoke briefly on her products which were on display. Mrs. Cardiff then introduced special guests, Mrs. Blackwell, Walkerton, and Mrs. Reidt of Clifford. They showed a film on Beauty Counseling followed by facial demonstrat ion. The models were Mrs. Joyce Van. Vliet as senior model and daughter Debbie, as junior model. This was followed by a question and answer period. Mrs. Don Achilles thanked the ouifsellors for their information and presented a gift. The draws were won by Mary .Alice Ryan, Dianne Godkin, Anne Ryan and Susan Humphries. Walton II Meeting. The fifth meeting of the "Cheery Chicks" was held at the ome of Mrs. Don McDonald oil l a turdaYi April 20, All seven girls .ere present and answered. 'The :Roil Call "One aid Which will Improve storage in my bedroom". Vtnutes were read by Pat cDonald. Achievement Day was. discussed, A committee is• to tiring some definite" outline to the next meeting on April 30th. Mrs. G. Ryan led in a discussion on a beautiful complexion, mentioning briefly good health habits, upkeep and make-up. As group work Mrs. D. McDonald showed us how to start our special project which is to be completed at home'. Mrs. Ryan then checked all the record books. Showers for Bride - Elect Miss Carolyn Fraser was guest of honor at a community shower on Saturday evening, April 20th, held in the basement of Duff's United Church. Mrs. Ken McDonald welcomed everyone and announced the program. Chris Achilles opened with a step-dancing number. Dena and Debbie Wey sang a duet accompanied with their guitars, then Mrs. E. Mitchell joined in singing a couple of numbers. A sing-song was conducted, by Mrs. J.Van Vliet. Mrs. E. Mitchell also contributed a violin selection. Carolyn, the bride-elect of early next month was now called to the decorated chair at the front, along with her mother, Mrs. Doug. Eraser, the groom's mother, Mrs. Joseph Sullivan, of Brantford and her grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Hackwell. ,Miss Mary Elliott read an address of congratulations and best wishes. The many gifts were carried in by Debbie Van Vliet, Janice Houston, Cheryl Fraser, Cathy McDonald, Dianne Fraser, Janice Van Vliet, Pat McDonald, Susan Marshall, Sandra Marshll and Karen Sullivan. Carolyn expressed her thanks to everyone for the lovely gifts and to the ones responsible for arranging the evening for her. A delicious lunch was served by the 8th and 16th unit. W.I.Hold Annual Meeting The W:alt-nn . Branch of the Women's Institute- held their annual meeting on Wednesday evening ,at the Winthrop Church. Institute Grace was sung and 39 members sat down to a delicious turkey dinner at 7 p.m. served by the U.C.W. of that church. Mrs. Allan McCall, president took charge of the meeting. The Institute Ode was sung and the Mary Stewart Collect was repeated. Mrs. William Humphries was pianist for the evening. Mrs. Gerald Watson expressed our thanks, to the ladies for the boutiful meal. Mrs. Bob Dalton replied for the Winthrop Mrs. Don Achilles welcomed two new members, Mrs. Jim Blake and Mrs, Eleanore Liphard. Mrs. Neil McGavin led in a lively sing-song. The business followed with secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Ken McDonald reading the minutes of the March meeting. The Roll Call was answered with the payment of fees and the gift for your Sunshine sister. It was decided to carry this on in the same mariner for another year. There will be a bus trip sometime in May along with our regular meeting of May 15: The June meeting is being planned by Mrs. E.Mitchell and Mrs. H. Bolger and it will be a tour and picnic to Listowel. District Annual The District Annual will be held in Gorrie on May 14th. The four voting delegates,, Mrs. Gerald Watson, Mrs. Harold Bolger, Mrs. Ernie Stevens and Mrs. Allan McCall. A donation was voted to the Brussels Pall Fair Board and it was Moved that the secretary-treasurer be paid the same as last year. The executive will meet on Monday, April 29th at 8 p.m. to plan the program for the coming year. Mrs. Herb Traviss and Mrs. Emmerson Mitchell entertained with several musical numbers. The annual meeting followed with the minutes and financial report by Mrs. K. McDonald. The auditor's report was given by Mrs. Harvey Craig. Reports Standing .Committee Conveners' reports were given by Mrs. E. Mitchel for Agriculture and Canadian Industries; Mrs. Mac Sholdice for Citizenship and World Affairs; Mrs. George McCall for Family and Consumer Affairs; Mrs. W.J.Leeming for Education and Cultural Activities; Resolutions by Mrs. Alvin McDonald; Sunshine by Mrs. Nelson Marks and curators by Mrs. Nelson. Reid, Mrs. Herb Traviss of the Nominating Committee brought in the new slate of officers. They were installed by Mrs. Jan Van Vliet Jr. as follows for '74-'75. Past President - Mrs. Gerald Watson; President - Mrs. Allan McCall; 1st Vice President - Mrs. Don Achilles; 2nd. Vice President Mrs. Bill Humphries; 'Secretary:- treasurer - Mrs. Ken McDonald; ,District Director - Mrs. Gerald Watson; Alternate - Mrs. Allan McCall; Public Relations Officer - Mrs. Jim Axtmann; Branch. Directors - Mrs. Jan Van Vliet; Mrs. Don McDonald, Mrs. Laverne Godkin, Mrs. Neil McGavin; Curators - Mrs. Nelson Reid, Mrs. James McDonald; Auditors - Mrs. Stewart Humphries, Mrs, Bill. Humphries; Standing Committee Conveners : Agriculture and Canadian. Industries - Mrs. Harold Bolger, Mrs. Mac Sholdice; Citizenship and World Affairs - Mrs. Graeme Craig, Mrs. Alvin McDonald; Family and Consumer Affairs - Mrs. Ron Bennett, Mrs. George Blake; Education and Cultural Activities - Mrs. Dave Watson, Mrs. Norman Schade; Resolutions ' - Mrs. Harvey Craig, Mrs. John Bos; Sunshine Convener - Mrs. Nelson Marks. The meeting closed with a motion of adjournment. Personals Misses Debbie Wey of Guelph and Dena Wey of London spent the weekend at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Wey. • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Achilles and Debbie of Fergus visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Achilles. Jerry, Achilles, Rollie's brother, is visiting at the same home for a couple of weeks. Miss Lynne McDonald, nurse- in-training at the Woodstock Hospital spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McDonald. Remit holiday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Traviss were Dr. Brian and Mrs. Traviss and family of Kitchener; Mrs. Hilda Sellers of Seaforth and Gail Traviss of Sarnia. Mr. and. Mrs. Fred Dunk, Mrs. Allan McCall, Walton, Mrs. Margaret Kelly, Mrs. Julie McKearney and Mrs. William Hewitt of Bruissels attended the annual meeting ig District 8 Horticulture Society on Saturday at Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Clark and son were on holidays last week in London and. Toronto. Host bridal shower Mrs. Neil -McDonald and Mrs. Dick Carson were co-hostesses for a miscellaneous shower, held in Brussels at the home of the former, on Friday evening, April 19th, in honor of Miss Lynda Johnston, bride-elect. Forty friends and relatives, `attended. The guests enjoyed a Bride Book edited by Miss Peggy and Mrs. Norman Carson. Miss Johnston graciously thanked the guests for the lovely gifts. Lunch was served and a social - time enjoyed. An Expositor Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? 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