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Times-Advocate, 1982-02-10, Page 7Thames Road women give missions donation By MRS. WILUAM ROHOE THAMES ROAD The February meeting of the United Church Women was held Monday evening with 20 ladies present. Mrs. David Passmore wekomed everyone. Mrs. Glen Stewart gave a reading "Meaning of True Love." Mrs. Ross Cottle read the scripture. Mrs. Passmore spoke about love as Valentine's Day is coming. Mrs. Duncan Etherington gave a reading About Love, also a short poem. Mrs. Passmore read a poem. God Grant us Faith and Love. Mrs. Passmore spoke 'about the Study Book. "We are called to Seek Justice; "Living between memory and hope," was read by Mrs. Ken Duncan and also the Prophets as Social Critics. Mrs. Don Richardson read "The Problem of Prosperity". Were you there? Mrs. Glen Stewart read "Shirley Paul." Mrs. Passmore closed the worship service with prayer. President Mrs. Ken Duncan opened the business part of the meeting with a poem!. The treasurer's report was given. It was decided to give $200 to the mission and service fund. 4-H meeting The Hurondale I 4-H club "Bread Winners" met Monday evening at the home of Miss Cheryl Stewart. The president is Miss Cheryl Cann. Vice president - Miss Joyce Cunnington, secretary and press reporter rotating. The members are Cheryl Cann, Karen Cottle, Sherrie Cottle, Joyce Cun- nington, and Julie Lamport. The leaders are Misses Pauline Pym and Cheryl Stewart. Full Church service Thames Road United Church held its first full service of 1982 this past Sunday, the weather not playing the usual cancelling role. The service was conducted by Mr. Lorne Thrower. The message was In the form of a question - Who is my neigh- bour? The Scripture reading was the story of 'the good Samaritan, and the message wove itself around this main theme. Mr. Thrower asked many questions, some that were of a tangible nature where answers were easily iden- tified, and some where the questions seemed to lack an all incompassing answer. He talked about the neigh- bourly gesture of the Samaritan, then switched to the third world countries becoming dumping grounds for products that would not meet the standards in Western countries. The question was then asked, where do we fit in as good neighbours when we treat other children of God in such a materialistic man- ner? Personals In last week's news the name of the Mission and Service Treasurer Mrs. Edwin Miller was omitted. Sorry! Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kernick, Lisa and Laurie, and Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde visited Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hodgert. Miss Lisa Hendrick, Exeter spent the weekend with Miss Deanne Baltan- tyne. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ballantyne on the birth of their granddaughter Tammy Van Massenhoven. Mr. and Mrs. William Roh- de had supper Friday evening with Mrs. Marguerite Gibson, London. The Thrower family spent a busy weekend as they entertained Saturday and Sunday. The occasion was that of their son Jim, who was to achieve the milestone of becoming a teenager, Monday, February 8. Mr. and Mrs. George Kellett arrived home on Sunday evening after having spent two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Passmore at their trailer in Lakeland, Florida. Clandeboye women agree to catering CLANDEBOYE Jean Brown was hostess for the Clandeboye U.C.W. Tuesday afternoon. Presi- dent, Gwen Lynn opened tt}e meeting with a poem, "Love". The worship ser- vice and Bible study was conducted by Jean Brown with all members, par- ticipating. The Presbyterial annual meeting will be held February 11, at Wesley- Knox esleyKnox United Church in Lon- don. A thank you note and generous cheque was receiv- ed from the Hall family for serving lunch following their mother's funeral. It was agreed to cater for two wed- Grand Bend Cleaners & Launderers dings during the summer. St.James A.C.W. euchre party Twelve tables were in play at the euchre party at St. James Church Tuesday night. Prizes for high score went to Shirley and Jack Dickens, low scores - 011ie Hodgins and Ralph Lynn; lone hands to Phyllis and Tom Tomes. The next party is March 2. Personals Joanne Carter accom- panied by friends from Fanshawe College, spent the weekend skiing at Collingwood. A Lynn family party was held Saturday evening at the home of Pauline and Ron Haynes, London to ,honour June and Hubert Arts who were married recently. Sunday visitors with the Hodgins at Shadyside were Mary and Michael Smith, Meg and Becky, St. Marys and Laura and Peter McLean of the 12th of Lobo. Irene Lynn was in Toronto for three days last week attending the Ontario School Trustees' Council and the Provincial Salary Council. Velma Hardy attended the Women's Institute District Director's meeting on Mon- day afternoon at Granton. Odds 'n ends Continued from page 6 liked them in tv ads and special awareness booths in hundreds of shopping malls and . exhibitions. Consumer groups of disabled people will be more important than ever during 1982. The summation of the Advocate editorial was similar: One of the true measures of the success of 1981 will be whether the movements and iniatives generated will continue into the 80s or disappear in public apathy. It is up to you and the handicapped community - ten percent 'of the population of Canada - to see that the latter does not happen. FOOD FOR SKATERS — Preparing hot dogs for the mony Crediton area youncr'er: r‘n`nvinq Stmdny's by the firemen were Marg Pertschy, Marilyn Pritchard, Doreen Browning and Phvlli : ightfont. i VALENTINE'S DAY 131-P5.14 skating sponsored T -A photo Times -Advocate, February 10, 19$2 Pogo 7 Greenway card action By ANNE WAVER - GREENWAY intended for last week A successful euchre party was held on Wednesday night in the Anglican Hall. Winners were Men's high - Ken McLinchey; men's low - Carman Woodburn; ladies high - Mrs. Pfaff ; ladies low - Inez Woodburn; lucky cup - Norman Hodgins. A delicious lunch was served following the euchre and a social hour followed. Next euchre will be held on Wednesday evening, February 10. Miss Viola Curts, London spent the 'weekend with Evelyn and -Manuel Qu-ts. Laura Heffernan spent the weekend with her friend Tara Larmer. I visited Mrs. English one day recently and am happy to report that she is much improved in health. `Ghee luck doom 0 -----o-- 1 UNISEX HAIRSTYLINGS By Jo Anne Simmons 423 Main St:£,,Exeter Ont. 235-0451 ertatth has a PLUS • ALL NEW SPRING & SUMMER STYLE MERCHANDISE IS REDUCED BY 25% PLUS "DRYCLEANING IS BETTER" AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A PORTABLE MULTi3AND RADIO; C `; UNIT F R: YC:"R 'R SWEETHEAR'- IN OUR !ALF NTINES P AY DR AIN From Feb. 11 until Feb. 17 do we have a special for you! PSST...WANT TO KNOW A WELL KEPT SECRET??? 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