The Citizen, 2003-10-29, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2003. PAGE 9.
Rev. Roberts leads Knox service
NEWS
FROM BELGRAVE
On Sunday, Oct. 19, Rev. John
Roberts conducted the anniversary
service at Knox United Church in
Belgrave.
The service began with the choir
singing the processional hymn. The
sanctuary was decorated with the fall
colours of flowers and vegetables.
The choir sang an anthem A Song
of Commitment.
Rev. Ethel Miner Clare told the
children’s story. Rev. Roberts read
the scripture taken from St. Luke 15,
and his sermon was titled The Older
Brother. The service concluded with
the choir singing May the Lord Go
With You.
Rev. Roberts was presented with a
plaque honouring him for 50 years in
the ministry. A lunch including a
congratulatory cake was served in
the church schoolroom.
The stewards’ roast beef supper is
on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in the arena.
Howard and SheriII Roberts and
their children Emma, Evan and
Rachel of Fonthill were weekend
visitors with his parents the Rev.
John and Kay Roberts. On Sunday
they attended the anniversary service
at the Belgrave United Church
8 tables at shoot
where Rev. Roberts had served as
minister for 22 years prior to his
retirement in 1989. The service also
served as an opportunity for the
congregation to honour Rev. Roberts
on the 50th anniversary of his
ordination to the church’s ministry.
Following suitable remarks by Rev.
Ethel Miner Clare, George Procter
and Dorothy Coultes he was
presented with a special plaque.
A time of food, fellowship and fun
followed in the schoolroom
afterwards, with everyone enjoying
the beautifully decorated
anniversary cake which had been
prepared for the occasion, together
with numerous other treats.
Howard, Sherill and family also
enjoyed visiting with their friends,
many of whom they had not met for
a number of years.
There were eight tables of shoot in
play on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Belgrave
Community Centre.
Winners were: high lady. Ivy
Cloakey; second high lady, Louise
Schiestel; most shoots, Lois Chamney;
low lady, Alice Nicholson; high man,
Ross Taylor; second high man. Jack
Taylor; most shoots, Lloyd Appleby;
low man, Jim Coultes.
Four tables of euchre were in play at
the Women’s Institute Hall on
Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Winners were: high lady, Norma
Moore; second high lady, Audrie Vath;
lone hands, Viola Adams; low lady,
Mary McIntosh; high man, Bill Craig;
second high man, Mary Craig; lone
hands. Richard Moore; low man, Ross
Taylor.
There is euchre again on Wednesday,
Oct. 29 at 8 p.m.
On Friday, Oct. 24 there were 10
tables of shoot in play at the
Community Centre.
Winners were: high lady, Louise
Bosman; most shoots, Norma Moore;
low lady. Ivy Cloakey; high man, Ken
Spears; second high man, Mervyn
Schneider; most shoots, Laura
Johnston; low man, George Inglis.
The next shoot is Friday, Nov. 14 at
1:30 p.m.
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The Belgrave WI held its October
meeting at the hall with 18 members
and 12 visitors attending. Happy
Birthday was sung to Jean Pattison.
Following the opening exercises the
minutes of the previous meeting, the
financial report and correspondence
were given by Doreen Marks.
Audrey Fenton gave a report of the
London Area convention held in
Embro with 220 members present.
The theme was Looking After You
with emphasis on walking for health.
Dianna Robinson reported on the
Huron County rally with speakers
from the Children’s Aid and from a
foot-care provider.
The program convenor, Nancy
Jardin, read a poem, I Didn’t Drink,
Mom, then introduced Jan Vodden
who is the leader of the Blyth group
practising tai chi.
Six members demonstrated the
movements involved and each told
how the exercises have improved their
health.
Vodden had the audience participate
in some simple movements, all done
in silence.
A time of fellowship followed with
lunch served by Isabel Campbell and
Mary Hunter.
50 years together
Lloyd and Lillian Appleby celebrated their golden
anniversary at the Belgrave Community Centre on Saturday
afternoon. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Applebys celebrate
golden anniversary
Lloyd and Lillian Appleby
celebrated 50 years of marriage this
past weekend with an open house at
the Belgrave Community Centre
Saturday afternoon.
The bride was the daughter
Edwin and Rosella Armstrong
Morris Twp., while the groom was
the son of Samuel and Mary Appleby
of Hullett Twp.
The wedding took place Nov. 21,
1953 at Belgrave United Church
manse. Rev. Charles D. Cox
officiated. Best man was the groom’s
brother William, while the bride was
attended by her sister Della Veen.
Following a honeymoon trip to the
United States, the couple farmed in
Morris Twp. Lloyd also worked for
20 years as a waiter at the Blyth Inn.
They raised two children Larry of
Wingham and Lori of London. The
family has grown to include
daughter-in-law Debbie and
grandchildren Alicia and Brittany.
The Applebys enjoy an active life
playing cards with their many friends
and as members of the Belgrave
Seniors Community Club. Lillian
also likes to knit and crochet.
Saturday’s event was highlighted
by the attendance of family and
friends from far and near. Following
the open house, a family dinner was
held catered by the Blyth United
Church Women.
Mr. and Mrs. Tibor Oravac, Akron,
Ohio, visited with Mabel Wheeler on
the weekend.
Dorothy Watson of Forest spent a
few days at Jean Pattison’s and visited
with other Pattison and Marks’
relatives. They were supper guests at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don
Pattison.
Jean also celebrated her birthday.
Birthday greetings are also extended
from the community.
Bev Park and daughter Meaghan of
Petrolia recently called on their aunt
Helen Stonehouse. Recent visitors at
the same home were Mait and Mary
Edgar of Petrolia and Irlma Edgar of
Wingham.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Jim
Coultes and family in the recent
passing of his daughter Marie Taylor.
The community also extends sincere
sympathy to Roy Dawson and families
in the recent death of Matilda.
May your thoughts and prayers
with these families in their time
deepest sorrow.
Louise and Gord Bosman visited
recently with their son Clayton and
friend Debbie Wilson of Prince
George, B.C.
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