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The Citizen, 1991-05-01, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1,1991. Londesboro Compiled bv Mrs. June Fothergill. Phone 523-4360 Anniversary Almeda and Gordon Johnston marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in Londesboro Sunday. The couple was married in Egmondville on April 26, 1941 and farmed in Hullett for 30 years before moving to Clinton. Couple marks 50th Ladies donate quilts to sale Friends and family of Gordon and Almeda Johnston gathered at the Londesboro Hall Sunday, April 28 to celebrate the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on April 26, 1941 at the Egmondville Church. Almeda had been bom and raised at Broadhagen where she lived until the couple were married. Gordon was bom and raised on a farm on conces­ sion 10 of Hullett Township. Walton Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 celebrates special day It was a very special day for the district when several local branches of the Women's Institute gathered with other Institutes around the world to celebrate with the Associated Country Women of the World. The worship service was held at Melville Presbyterian Church in Brussels at 11 a.m. Institute members Isobel Adams, Freda Pipe and Kate Wilson read scriptures. Wilma Hem­ ingway told the children's story explaining how the Institute was formed in 1897 and the work they do for Home and Country. Leona Armstrong gave the Call to Worship. Elaine Armstrong gave prayers. Margaret Mclnroy sang two solos, "From a Distance" and "If 1 can help somebody". Mary Douma was organist for the service. Rev. Carolyn B. McAvoy wel­ comed the local branches and gave a very inspiring message, "Called to Serve". The loose offering in the col­ lection will go to support the W.I. project entitled, "Women Feed the World". The Institute hymn, "Hymn of all Nations" closed the ser­ vice followed by the Institute Grace. Lunch was served following the worship by Brussels and Walton PiTCH-IN AND RECYCLE! The couple farmed for 30 years until moving to Clinton in 1971 where they have lived for the last 20 years. They raised five children, three daughters and two sons. Among those helping them cele­ brate Sunday were Charlie and Pearl Bromley of Blyth who were the best man and bridesmaid at the wedding in 1941. Forty people attended a dinner for relatives and family after the open house. Institute members when a time of fel­ lowship was enjoyed. There were 12 Institute members from Walton W.I. attended the spe­ cial service. Charting your course for the future Planning for the future may not be as difficult as you might expect. Charting your course ahead involves financial planning, making a will, and pre­ arranging your funeral. A bank manager, or accountant, can help with the financial side. When making a will, you should consult a lawyer. For funeral pre-arrangements, come and see us. We can help you plan the details and ease the burden on you and your family. Some people also choose to pre-pay their funeral. Please call us. BETTS FUNERAL HOME BRUSSELS 887-6336 GORRIE 335-3571 The April meeting of Londesboro U.C.W. was held at the church on Monday, April 22 at 2 p.m. The meeting opened with the wor­ ship service conducted by Betty Hul- ley and Margaret Good. Margaret read a poem on "Strangers". The scripture from Psalm 121 was read by Betty. Margaret read "The Sight of the Hills". The hymns "The Church is One Foundation" and "Stand up, Stand up for Jesus" were sung as members were accompanied on the piano by Genevieve Allen. Betty closed the worship service with prayer. Minutes of the February meeting and World Day of Prayer Happy Gang meets The April meeting of Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors was held at the Hall on Wednesday, April 24. Minutes of March meeting were read and approved. Roll call was answered by 31 members. The finan­ cial report was given by Reta Kel­ land. A donation was given to the Hall Board for its use for Happy Gang meetings. Two people were named to buy gifts for the Graduation banquet. The group is to go to Blyth on Wednes­ day, May 22 at 1 p.m. for dessert and cards. Senior Games playoffs will be held at the Hall on Wednesday, May 8. Winners will go to Senior Games in Mitchell on June 24 and 25. Euchre is at 1 p.m. Cribbage is at 3 p.m. and crokinole at 5 p.m. There were seven tables of euchre. Ladies' high was Geraldine Dale; ladies'lone hands, Genevieve Allen' ladies' low, Janet Hunking; men's high, Orville Kelland; men's lone hands, Bob Thompson; men's low, Tom Allen. Church news Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, April 28 were Gordon and Darlene Shobbrook. Ushers were Billy Jim Scott, Lawrence Bergsma, Don MacGregor, and Grant Bergsma. This was Rural Life Sunday. Barb Bosman played and Kelly and Lisa sang "Pas it On". Barb Bosman gave "The Good Side of Farming and Rural Life". Bruce Shillinglaw gave "The Other Side of Farming and Rural Life". Senior Youth Group will meet Thursday, May 2 at Rev. Ross'. They will visit the Beattie-Falconer Funer­ al Home in Clinton. Next Sunday will see a special offering for the "Horn of Africa Appeal". Don't forget Church Garage Sale at Church on Saturday, May 25. Please price the articles for sale. were read and approved. Dorothy Tamblyn read the financial report. Thank you's were read from Wilmer Giousher and family and Hattie Wood. The Church is holding a garage sale at the church on Saturday, May 25 with proceeds for the furnace fund. A bake sale will be part of it. The quilt ladies of the church have donated two quilts for this event. Something will be bought in mem­ ory of Norma Giousher to be used in STOCKER SALE 700 HEAD SATURDAY, MAY 4,1991 AT 1 P.M. HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. CONSISTING OF: STEERS, HEIFERS & CALVES FOR INFORMATION CALL: Barry Miller - 519-235-2717 Joe Zehr - 519-887-9599 - 519-229-6205 Office - 519-262-2831 Truck-1-661-8956 AUCTIONEER-LARRY GARDINER Monday night is Red Shield Appeal Night Your generosity can shed light into someone's life. Please give generously when the Red Shield volunteer canvasser calls. Or if you'd like to give, but aren't canvassed, please send your donation along with the coupon. NAME ADDRESS CITY POSTAL CODt __________PROV THE NATIONAL RED SHIELD APPEAL BOX 610 WINGHAM, ONT. NOG 2W0 God knows you can make a difference Enclosed please find S________ I would like someone to call □ Phone No______________ If you'd like more information about us □ the kitchen. Brenda Radford moved and Dorothy Tamblyn seconded we let the quilting ladies look after this. Collection and birthday pennies were taken up. Betty Hulley showed her mop doll and also her sampler quilt she made this winter. Denise Hulley gave her speech on "The Meaning of a Friend". The U.C.W. Benediction was repeated in unison. Lunch was served by Betty Millar and Reta Kelland.