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Times-Advocate, 1983-04-13, Page 24Pope 24 ' Times -Advocate, April 13, 1983 Enjoy skit Cromarty WMS entertains N MOS. ROBERT LAINO Cromarty W.M.S. enter- tained Mitchell W.M.S. and other ladies and girls of Cromarty church at their an- nual pot luck dinner, Good Friday. Following the dinner, president, Dorothy Miller welcomed all guests and presided for the April meeting. Using the worship service from the Glad Tidings, she was assisted by Betty Dow as the first reader, with scrip- tures being read by Muriel Scott, Lila McKaig, and Lillian Douglas. The roll call was answered by an Easter verse. Taunya Van Allen enter- tained with several numbers an the accordion. A humorous skit was presented with Lillian Douglas taking the part of the father who cheated on his income tax in order to get a larger refund, and Muriel Scott as his wife. Edna Stoneman was their teenage daughter who had been caught cheating on a test. The skit ended with the doorbell ringing and all three hiding under the table. Jean Hoffmeyer. Mitchell showedsomeexcellentslidesof Papua new Guinea, and described some of her ex- periences when she and her husband spent some time in the South Pacific. Courtesy remarks were made by Bet- ty Dow and the meeting clos- ed with a hymn. Hibbert United Church were guests of Cromarty annual Good Friday engin& service. Kenneth Knight led in the worship service with Rev. Wilfred Fearn reading the scriptures and preaching the sermon ,entitled Then They Took the body Down. The combined choirs sang two anthems, Why?...and My Lord Is Waiting in the Garden, with Mary F. Dow at the organ. Vows renewed at Saintsbury By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Saintsbury Mr. and Mrs. Ron Carroll, observed their 25th wedding anniversary with a service of the renewal of their vows at St. Patrick's Church Saturday evening with Rev. Greg Smith, London and Rev. Peter Derrick in attendance. Mrs. Wayne Carroll provided the music followed by a dance and reception at the Legion Hall, Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnston, Owen Sound were weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davis and attended the 25th anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Ron Carroll in Lucan and weeSunday guests with Mr. add Mrs. Bob MacGillivray and Courtney, London. Mrs. Earl Atkinson and Mrs Heber Davis received word of the death of their first cousin Mrs. Anah "McCooe"Stelzer, of Florida recently. CARNIVAL CLUB DONATIONS — At Wednesday's annual meeting of the Kirkton- Woodham Winter Carnival, donations were madeto the Kirkton-Woodham Pathfinders and the Kirkton Komets. From the left are Bob Spence of the carnival dub, Pathfinder rep Janice Hawkins, Annmarie Poynter of the Komets-and carnival dub executive Gord Robinson. , T -A photo 5971 WELCOME... employees of THE HAIR WAREHOUSE (London) to a Blue Cross major medical and dental Plan. Lori Senay 120 York Street London, Ontario N6A 1A9 T(519)439.0138 11ONTARIO 11 BLUE CROSS Not jusi any chicken. We're Kentucky Fried Chicken. The best tasting chicken there is. •'... n .000 r Tickets available here for Golf Tour- nament and Dinner May 28. Pro- ceeds for Minor hockey. IV INS entuck fried ickenyAu.w.a.i,. nir.rr The Colonel's taste is best. 227 Main St. North, Exeter. UCW meets at Elimville By SHIRLEY COOPER The Elimville United Church Women held their Easter meeting recently. Mrs. Philip Johns, the presi- dent, opened the meeting "He made it for you". The roll call was answered by an Easter verse. Catherine Johns and Tracy Coward gave a very in- teresting report on their few, days spent at Toc Alpha dur- ing Christmas and New Years. It was decided to put another quilt in at the church. The special event night for the Huron -Perth Presbyterial will be held on April 11, al North Side United Church. Goderich. The bus will be leaving Exeter at 5:30. A United Church Women's Sunday will be held May 15. The program was opened by everyone singing "Jesus Christ is Risen today". Mrs. Floyd Cooper read an article "The Garden of our Lives." Mrs. Philip Johns entertained with a musical number on the piano. The Easter Story was read, by Mrs. John Batten, Mrs. Floyd Cooper, Mrs. Emerson Penhale, Mrs. ina Skinner, Mrs. Lorne Johns and Mrs. Don Kerslake. "All Things Bright and Beautiful" was sung by all. Mrs. Howard Pym favored with a lovely solo "I Believe in Miracles". The meeting closed with the hymn "When 1 survey the Wondrous CA►onumner of women attend- ed . Thames Road United Church WOmen's meeting Monday night as guests and also the Centralia United Church Women's meeting Thursday evening. Both even- ings were reported to be very enjoyable. A communion service will be held Sunday, April 17 at 10 o'clock. A mission service will be held with Thames Road con- gregation Sunday, May 1 at 11:00 at Elimville. ASSIST SCOUTS, GUIDES — The Kirkton Woodham Girl Guides and Scouts each received cheques for $250 from the Kirkton-Woodham Winter Carnival committee at Wednesday's annual meeting. Leaders Ray Switzer and Deb Webb receive the donations from George Levy, left and incoming president Ken,Blackler at the right. Lamb follows Mary to Ailsa Craig library. By ALICE DICKENS Ailsa Craig Sunday, a good-sized crowd attended the 7 a.m. Easter sunrise service at the Craigholme auditorium. • Loren Gorman, Strathroy, read the scripture. Rev. George Wazeen, Christian - view Bible College, delivered a challenging Easter message. With Mrs. John Bender at the piano suitable hymns were sung. Following the service. the United Church congregation met in its Sunday school room to enjoy a tasty breakfast prepared by the Stewards. Several teenagers offered their help by clearing and re- setting the tables. A time of fellowship followed. Many families attended the church service. The choir rendered an anthem and Mrs, Lyle Stokes sang a solo. Two lilies as well as two lighted candles graced the front of the church. Sunday, the following were received by transfer of Cer- tificate: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dores ( Margaret Sutherland); Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hunter, Mrs. Simon Malette, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Peck. A warm welcome was extended to them by Mrs. Ash !and the congregation. Rev. Bert Carr, London, of- ficiated at the Holy Commu- nion service and at the recep- tion of new members by Bap- tism aptism when Joel Norman Gilbert, son of Mr: and Mrs. Roger Gilbert, and Christopher Robert Peck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Peck were baptized. How many remember the old poem about the lamb that followed Mary to school? This happened at the local library at Friday story -time. A dozen pre-schoolers pet - By MRS. TOM KOOY The Omega Construction' workers are busy in the • village when weather per- mits, laying the pipes for the water line. Many residents are eagerly awaiting the time when the water will be turn- ed on. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hess. Brights Grove were Sunday guests with Lois's parents Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Elliott. Centralia U.C.W. held their regular meeting April 7 in Centralia United Church with special guests from Crediton. Thames Road and Elimville U.C.W.s. President iva Blair welcomed everyone and con- ducted the business. • The program was chaired by Edith Gill assisted by Marg Cook and Marion Define. Rev. Burton Crowe showed pictures of the Holy Land which were enjoyed by all. The visiting ladies assisted in the program. Those taking part were Mrs. Donald Kerslake from Elimville with piano selections, Mrs. Lloyd. Reoszler. Crediton a reading. Doris Elford and Annie Bray sang a duet with Jean Hodgert at the piano. A social hour followed with Etta Powe and her group ser- ving a lovely lunch Sales, Service Chemicals, Accessories WHIRLPOOLS & PATIO FURNITURE BULK LIQUID CHLORINE 527-0104 234 Main St., Seaforth ted, cuddled and touched the tame black lamb which was one of the "quads" from the Wm. Rowley farm, near Nairn. The children enjoyed taking turns in bottle feeding the visitor. The librarian, Mrs. Joan McDonald, showed the children that by wrapping sheep's wool around a stick this makes a good duster, this being an old-fashioned method yet perhaps a modern idea too. The library ▪ staff and children are grateful to Mrs. Pat Rowley for a visit with the pet lamb. After this, the children viewed the second prize win- ning "Wool and lamb" display which is in the library won by the Ilderton sheep club. Kathy Kilby read an animal story to the youngsters. As each left, they were given a wee piece of wool reminding of their visit at story -time. Mrs. Viola Ritchie of Grand Bend and Mrs. . Loreta Hughes accompanied their family), Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ritchie (Velma Hughes) recently on a trip to Florida. While there, they visited Viola's brother, Len Allen and wife Myrtle of Bradenton: Leonard and family were formerly West Corner residents. •. Four tables of, euchre were in play at the Happy Gang seniors on Wednesday after- noon. Winners were Lorraine Neil. Margaret Dores, Becky Ross, Helen Smith, Bill Dores and Jessie Lewis. The next meeting is April 20 with euchre only. Then on April 26 we plan to entertain the Montrose seniors. Why not make it a family outing on Friday? A comic feature "The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap" featuring Ab- bott and Costello as well as Marjorie Main will be shown in the Craigwiel Activity Cen- tre at 7:30 p.m. A former resident of the village, Mrs. Gordon A. Stewart (Marion Nichols) of London, retired after 12 years as Administrator. of McCor- mick Home for Aged. We wish Marion good health and happiness in the years ahead. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Doyle and sons, London visited. recently with Mrs. Kay Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trevithick, Brinsley were supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Roland Neil on Friday evening. Sympathy is extended to the Eedy and Ililda Thirwall families in their recent . bereavements. Remember the Blood Donor clinic at Lucan April 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Mrs. Loreta Hughes attend- ed the Orchid Society Show at Holiday Inn, London on Easter Sunday. Remember the Annual Home and School Meeting at East Williams (Nairn school) on Wednesday evening April 20 when Pete Twynstra will be guest speaker. You'll be in for a real treat April 28 when that school will present a musical ''On Broadway". SPIN A WINNER — Lion Earl Wa chance wheel at Exeter Lions Klondyke Night. In the background is sheriff Bob Forrest. T -A photo Greenway folks holiday south By ANNE WALPER Easter Sunday dinner guests with Ronnie and Marlene Turner and family included Lisle Woodburn, Bill and Margaret Baker and family and Bill and Carolyn Woodburn and family. Ken and Ruthann Eagleson spent a few days at Easter with friends in Toronto. Graham and Anna Eagleson entertained all their family at their home Sunday. Fred and Isabel Bullock and family gathered at Ron and Anne Walkers' home for an Easter Sunday celebration., Audrey Desjardine and friend of Listowel visited recently with Jake and Iva Lagerwerf. Robin Turner, Cindy Vanderberk and Anne McLachlan spent a week holidaying at Nassau in the Bahamas. Earl and Marion Steeper and Mark visited Sunday with Paul and Joanne Steeper and family, Ailsa Craig. The Sanctuary of Green- way United Church was specially decorated with beautiful plants for Easter Sunday. Special music was provided by the choir with Evelyn Curts at the organ and Ruby Isaac leading them. The junior choir sang "Sweet Easter Bells, A - Chime" and the senior choir anthem was "The Water Lilies". The choirs combined for the anthem, "1 Know that My Redeemer Liveth". Rev. Moore brought an Easter Egg to illustrate his story on, "The Empty Tomb." The title of his ser- mon was "What Ought Easter to Remind us of?" The Greenway U.C.W. are meeting al the manse at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Willing Workers held their meeting at the home of Morley and Linda Eagleson on Saturday evening. After the ,study, using their new Study books a social time was spent and a tasty lunch was provided by Ruby Lagerwerf and Joyce McCarter. Morley and Linda Eagleson and family spent Easter Sun- day with Mr and Mrs. Lloyd' Knight, Exeter. Thames Road ladies attend Centralla UCW By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE Thames Rood Eleven ladies of the United Church Women were enter- tained by the Centralia ladies Thursday evening. Miss Doris Elford and Mrs, Don Bray favoured with a vocal duet ac- companied by Mrs. Reg Hodgert. Several from this com- munity attended the program at the Kirkton Woodham Community Centre Sunday afternoon. The Inheritance Gospel Singers and members of the South Perth School Choir performed and were much enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Morley, Exeter visited Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ballan- tyne arrived home Tuesday after having spent the winter in Florida. Mrs. Lulu Love, Kincardine and Mrs. Tenie Pollen, Ex- eter, were Tuesday supper • guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Passmore spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brazier, Brantford. Mrs. Ken Duncan, Mrs. Don Richardson and Lori and Mrs. Rob Baxter, Fullerton visited Friday with Mrs. Bar- rie Oliver, New Hamburg. United Church Women The Easter meeting of the United Church Women was held Monday with 50 ladies in attendance. Elimville and Zion ladies were guests. The worship service took place behind an Easter set- ting of an open Bible, a cross Last euchre at Shipka By MRS. HUGH MORENZ A good attendance was out. for the last euchre party of this season at the community centre here, with 13 tables in play. Winners were: ladies high. Mrs. Harold Willert, Hensall area; ladies low, Mrs. Elzar Masse, Zurich area; high man, Roy Swartz, Exeter; low man," Sheldon Wein. Dashwood area; most lone hands, Cliff Russell, Dashwood: The town group were in charge of lunch refreshments. Personals The annual meeting of the Shipka Community members will be held April 20 at 8:00 p.m. at the Community centre. Dorothy Fenner and Annie Morenz attended the Easter ecumenical at St. John's church. Grand Bend last Thursday evening, from this area. Recent visitors with Mrs. Mabel Guenther were her sisters and families, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nicholson. Cour- fright, Mrs. Ken Westman and Cheryl. London, Karen Guenther, London and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Fenner. Hill Coleman, of Kippen, was a lunch guest, Sunday, at his sister's home, Annie and Hugh Morenz. Eleanor, Sid and Glenn Durie ,were Sunday supper guests at their son's Dennis and Sharon Durie in Strathroy. Also attending were Pam and Norbert Hererrias and baby Sebas- tion. of London. The occasion, Pam's birthday. Sports news Registration for T -ball, pee wee and squirts baseball will be held here in mid-May ( date to be announced later ). Ages as follows: T -ball, boys and girls age 5 to 9 years. , Coach - Ann Russell (238-8283); Squirts baseball, boys and girls age 10 and 11 years. Coach - Dan Gill (238-2617) ; pee wee baseball. boys and girls age 12 and 13 years. Coach - Louis Desjar- dine (238-8316). This an, )uncement is in early to let the boys and girls know that games are being planned for their pleasure this summer. EAVESTROUGH SIDING And St( l(() Ask About Our SAVINGS • Stelco ehutters • • Aluminum Storm Doors & Windows • • Aluminum Awnings The energy window roll shutters iystpni rt General Cons FREE ESTIMATES JIM BECKER CONSTRUCTION DASHWOOD 237 3526 and an Easter lily. Mrs. Don Richardson welcomed everyone and gave the Easter call to worship followed by prayer. Scripture and meditation from Matthew, Mark, Luke and John were given by Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Ken Dun- • can, Mrs. Floyd Stewart, Mrs. Edna Anderson. A reading "An Act of Faith" was given by Mrs. Floyd Stewart. Mrs. Ken Dun- can led in prayer. A piano solo"The Stranger of Galilee" was played by Mrs. Reg Hodgert which was much enjoyed. A humorous reading "To -Day's Fashion" was given by Mrs. Bill Rowcliffe. Mrs. Margaret Robinson, Clinton, of Cross Roads Inter- national who has been to the Island of Sumatra and Java showed pictures and gave a very informative talk. Mrs. Robinson had many items which she brought back home with her. Mrs. Robinson was thanked and was given a gift of money which she will give to the Cross Roads International. A humorous reading was given by Mrs. Floyd Stewart. Mrs. Ken Duncan opened the business part of the meeting with a poem. The usual business was dealt with. they are to cater to the tlurondale Institute's Annual meeting and supper on April 27 in Thames Road Church. The meeting was closed with prayer. A delicious lunch was par- taken of with Groups U and C in charge and the hostess Mrs. Lorne Ballantyne which brought an enjoyable evening to a close. Church Service - Rev. Robert Matheson was in charge of the regular church service. The children's story was entitled "We All Have Our Doubts." The Scripture Lessons were taken from Acts 8:26-40, Revelation 1:9-19, John 20:19-31, The sermon was en- titled "Miracles -- From a Doubter's Perspective." Rev. Matheson said the disciple Thomas represents the skepticism of people toward the resurrection of Christ. Thomas demonstrates how we are all called by Jesus to be a part of God's will and share in the resurrection. Christ is alive! He promises new life to all people - even those considered as outcasts or whom society ignores - even the most human of all people are invited to share in this Good News - Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed! Sunday April 17 the Com- munion Service will be held at the regular church service at 11:15 a.m. Sunday School will com- mence at 11:15 a.m. The members go to their classes after the minister has told the children's story. A joint Mission Service will be held Sunday May 1 at 11 a.m. in Elimville United Church. WMS annual planned for • Owen Sound The Annual Meeting of the Synodical Society of Hamilton and London of the Women's Missionary Society, Presbyterian Church in Canada, will be held on Tues- day. April 19 and Wednesday, April 20 in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Owen Sound. 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