The Citizen, 1986-12-17, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1986. PAGE 7.
Advent candles lit
at Duff's Church A Great
Walton UCW unit
celebrates Christmas
The basement of Duff's United
Church was decorated in the
Christmas Theme bv the losing
side of the copper contest for the
supper and meeting Wednesday
evening, December 10.
As everyone arrived Margery
Huether played Christmas music
at the piano. Twenty-seven sat
dow n to a pot luck supper around
tables with red and green cloths,
with Christmas centre pieces.
Christmas Carols were sung
with Doreen Hackwell as pianist.
Olene Dennis read the Navitv
Journey followed by a reading bv
Gloria Wilbee. Olene read a poem,
“Sermon on Soap". Phyllis Mit
chell gave a few very interesting
articles on the New Versions of
Christmas. Offering was received
and dedicated. Olene closed the
devotions with prayer.
Marie Coutts presided for the
business. Minutes of last meeting
were approved as read by Audrey
Hackwell. Roll call was answered
by a Christian Symbol. Thank you
card w as read by the Houston’s.
Doreen Hackwell gave treasurer’s
report.
The 25th anniversary of the
U.C.W. will be held Jan. 11 with a
special church service. Heidi
McClure and Marie Coutts offered
to help as ushers.
The ladies were reminded of
coming events. All future U.C.W.
meetings in the New Year will be
evening meetings at 7:30 p.m.
January 4 is the installation of
U.C.W. officers at the morning
service. The annual congregation
meeting Sunday evening, Jan. 18
beginning with a pot luck supper.
There are eight young people
goingtoToc Alpha this Dec. 27-30.
The nominating committee
brought in the report of the officers
for next year. Copper contest
leaders for next year are Viola
Kirkby and Audrey Hackwell.
The gift exchange was in charge
of Alice Searle and'Bcrva Watson,
followed by a trivia contest conduc
ted by Viola Kirkby. closing the
evening with a familiar Christmas
Carol.
The Walton 1 Executive for 1987
is President, Marie McGavin, First
vice-president, Phyllis Mitchell;
Second vice-president, Gloria Wil
bee; Treasurer, Doreen Hackwell;
secretary. Audrey Hackwell; No
minating committee, Marie Mc
Gavin. Dorothy McNichol. Maxine
Marks; Social Fuctions, Alice
Searle, Maxine Marks, Melva
Fraser. Mary Humphries, Viola
Kirkby; Pianist, Doreen Hackwell;
assistant, Edith Wey; Program,
Edith Wey. Olene Dennis, Audrey
Hackwell. Viola Kirkby and Doro
thy McNichol.
TheThird Sunday of Advent was
observed at Duff’s United Church
when Rev. Bonnie Lamble was
assisted in lighting the Advent
Candles Peace, Hope and Joy by
Leanne McDonald, Trish Clark and
Amanda Workman.
The organist was Elva Wilbee,
ushers were Barry Hocgy, Keith
Wilbee and Ray Huether.
The Youth group went carolling
at Callander Nursing Home in
Brussels Sunday evening, then on
to Blucvale Church for a Christmas
party. Family Christmas Eve
Service at Bluevale United Church,
December 24. at 7:30 p.m.
The Sunday School Concert was
held Sunday afternoon with a good
crowd. Children put on the pro
gram and Santa arrived to pass out
his usual bag of treats.
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Ethel couple get early
Christmas present
Congratulations to Pete and Peg
Brearey on the arrival of an early
Christmas present, in the form of a
baby boy.
Mike Pfeiffer, formerly of Ethel,
was a lucky Wintario winner in
Thursday night’s draw. He is the
son of Otto and Phvllc Pfeiffer.
Long-time Auburn
resident dies at 87
CATHERINE EDNA JACKSON
Catherine Edna Jackson of
Auburn passed away Dec. 13, 1986
in the Wingham and District
Hospital.
She was born Catherine Wagner
in Hullett Township 87 years ago.
She received her education in the
township. She married James
Burnett Jackson who predeceased
her. She was a member of Auburn
United Church.
She is survived by one daughter.
Margaret, Mrs. Donald Kai of
Wingham. She was predeceased
by twosisters, Marion and Mar
guerite and by one brother,
Frederick.
The funeral service was held
from the Tasker Funeral Home,
Blyth on Monday, Dec. 15, 1986
with Gary Shuttleworth in charge.
Interment was in Ball's Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Wil
liam Seers, William Craig, Joe
Verwey, Elliott Lapp, Maurice
Bean and Thomas Cunningham.
Kathy Edgar and Rick Hicks
were married recently in Stratford.
A reception is being held in
Kurtzville Friday evening.
Carol Jacklin has returned home
after being a patient in London
Hospital for the past few weeks.
Kelly Krauter is wished a speedy
recovery; she is a patient in K-W
Hospital.
An informal Ethel W.I. meeting
was held at Pat Keffer’s on
Wednesday evening. Pat served a
delicious Christinas punch and
goodies. Barb Grube had a Christ
mas quiz.
Joan Smith is coming of age this
weekend. She will be one year
older than Jack Benny.
Grace Ross is visiting with
relatives in Phoenix for the Christ
mas holidays.
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