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Times-Advocate, 1979-11-14, Page 25MARRIED 50 YEARS — 'Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday. Fred Bowden and Aurella Anderson were united in marriage in Centralia, Nov. 9th, 1929 by the late Rev, R. Fulton Irwin. They have four daughters Mrs. Ray Poynter (Donna), Mrs. Wm. Allison (Maxine), Mrs. Ray Jaques (Marina) and Mrs. Barry Reid (Margaret) and eight grandchildren, Photo by Doerr Evening women arranging events • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • • :;.4 ,•••••••00 .0 GRAND OPENING The r r lowers its C rafts T hings SHOP Silk Flower Arrangements Weciciings,Special Occasions . Fri., Sat., Nov. 16, 17 Free Coffee, Tea, Snacks FREE DRAWS 16 Victoria St,, Zurich 236-4431 • • • • • 7: • :es • • • ••• • . • • • , e. • • • • • • • • • • • S. • 110 • • • • • • • • • • • • •5•50•••, • • • • o • • • * • • • • • 0 • • • MARK EVENT — Mr. and Mrs, James Meikle (the former Mary Cumming) 109 Huron St., Exeter celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a surprise family dinner at The 3 AAA See restaurant, Exeter on October 28. Following the dinner, the couple were entertained at the home of their son, Carlyle, and daughter-in-law, Penny, of Cromarty, where family photos were taken. Mr. and Mrs. Meikle were married on October 27 1934, in Petrolia, by the Rev. R.J. Hay and moved to the Exeter area in 1952. They have one daughter, Mary Ruth, (Mrs. Allan Smith), RR 3 Zurich and two sons, Alex, of Exeter and Carlyle of Cromarty and 10 grandchildren. 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A display of her ability at the art of quilting followed. The first meeting in November was held at the home of Beth Jamieson. A new member Francis Menard, • who has tran- sferred to tn'- chapter was introduced. Roll call was answered with, "How old is".Your house and who were the original owners." Beth gave a talk and slide presentation on the history of the , "Centralia Agricultural College." She spoke about the courses offered then and now, the growth of the College in students as well as expansion in building and her own personal ex- periences as a teacher in the earlier years, The evening United Church Women's meeting was held November 5 in ladies parlour with 23 members answereing the roll call. Mrs. Vera Arm- strong welcomed all and opened with a poem New Members. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted, Treasurers report was read. A letter received from the Royal Botanical Gardens committee in Hamilton was read informing the ladies of Hurondale girls preparing skit The Hurondale Five's, Nifty Needlers 4-H club seventh meeting was held November 5 at Brenda Brunzlow's home. Brenda Thompson opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge. Secretary Darla Crawford read the minutes of the last meeting. The girls wrote a small quiz on "what we have learned throughout the club" and then marked the quiz. They filled out the needle point evaluation sheets, by marking either samplers or coasters. and discussed the skit which they are to present at Achievement Day. their bazaar that is being held in November, One carload from Exeter are planning to attend. Coming events are the annual bazaar November 17 at 2:30 p.m.; general nieeting November 26 with the Evening Unit in charge. Guest speakers are Dr. and Mrs. Ecker. A regional meeting in Clinton on November 12. A thank you was received from Mrs. Margaret Coates for the money to be spent on the Junior Choir. Mrs. Vera Mills who has been ill and is on Mission and Service Committee for the Board has asked to be replaced. Mrs. Helen Coates and her group presided for the worship the theme "The Women of the Bible. A review of these women followed with everyone taking part. This proved very informative giving all of us an insight into how these women had taken part Exeter U.C,W. (afternoon unit) opened their November meeting, with Mrs. Dearing reading a part of the hymn "Lest we Forget." Plans were compleled for the bazaar and bake sale November 17 U.C.W. annual meeting November 26, The Nominating com- mittee reported the list of officers and groups ready for 1980, Mrs, A, Willard was ac- corded hearty vote of thanks, since she is retiring after 17 years as pianist, Mrs. H, Murray in- troduced the speaker Mr, Ismail Merani, who taking for his topic "Poisons" provided useful information and advice. An astounding number of cases of poisoning are reported each year, of which 80 percent are suicidal at- tempts involving mostly teen-agers and folk over 55 years. Of these 10 percent are due to adult carelessness and 10 percent are children who accidentally take some form of poison. Mr. Merani knew of four such cases reported in Exeter during the last six months. The government has taken safety measures in an at- tempt to prevent these happenings, but closer in- spection would be beneficial. All hazardous' household cleaners should be kept on a high shelf and medicines in Biblical times. Lord Jesus Friend of Women was read in unison followed by Psalm 90 verses 13-17. Faith of our mothers was sung with meeting closing with everyone repeating Mizpah. Benediction. A delicious lunch followed served by Mrs. Maxine Sereda's group. The C B ft G with K F C are coming to Exeter locked in a cupboard, Keep everything in its original container. In emergency call a doctor, pharinacist or contact the Poison Infor- mation Centre at Victoria Hospital at once. The theme for Devotions was "Community." Mrs, K, Langford read a poem as a prayer and assisted by Mrs, J. Wareham and Mrs, J, Ellwood presented "Reflections on what a community is" Mrs, D. Bullock read the scripture. Facing us was a photo of Mother Theresa who recently received the Nobel Prize for her work promoting Peace. Mrs. H. Murray gave an interesting talk on her work in India first as a Nun teaching school, and later in the slums of Calcutta. Here she established a Home to care for the many abandoned children showing them love and affection until good adoptive homes could be found for them, Only by her great Faith and inner spiritual strength was she enabled to carry on. Timei- Advocate, November 14, 1979 Pogo SA WED 50 YEARS — November 15, 1979 marks the 50th wed- ding anniversary of Mr, and Mrs. John Jesney, Crediton. The couple hps three sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren and one great-grandson, all residing in the area, One daughter and one grandson, deceased. Mrs. Jesney 4 the former Wilhelmine Flynn. Remember war dead Women learn of poison Some You See... Som e You Don't! Our store and stock' room are brimming with 'baskets and boxes filled with hundreds of decorating materials to give your home a bright, cheery and original festive atmosphere. If you don't see ex- actly what you want, just ask and' we'll find it for you. It's here some place! While you're in browsing... order that bouquet of cut flowers, potted Christmas plant or dried arrangement that conies with our very own custom service and satisfaction. Tell us what you want decorated and we'll take it from there! We'll transform those cedars and bows into colorful garlands for your stairway or fireplace... make wreaths from our candy apples and colorful balls and velvet... create original table centres or special decorations for your tree from strings of cranberries, dried flowers and candles. Use our ideas or your own to bring the magic of Christmas to your home or a friend's who you want to remember with a special gift. Country nowePs MAIN ST. EXETER 235-2350 Ik!„ •