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Times-Advocate, 1987-02-04, Page 23Blind man study at EIImviIIo By SHIRLEY COOPER The Elimville United Church Women met Wednesday evening with the Christian Development commit- tee in charge. Mrs. Gerry Grubb Play euchre at Dashwood By MRS. IRVIN RADER • A good crowd attended the euchre al Dashwood January .H. \Tinier. were 011ie Edwards and Eyeh it Beaver. high; Gerald Mason and Maida Gaiser, low: Ione hands. Ger tie Mc•('rae. Flowers in Zion Lutheran church Sunday were from the Iuneral of Earl Datars. Flowers 011 the altar were placed in Igving memory of Ervin Devine by his %vile Iledy-and faIUIk Dashwood Friedsburg Committee has met twice this month. The com- mittee is looking ahead to the 1987 Friedsburg and are planning some new activities and events. If anyone is interested in helping or has any sug- gestions, feel free to attend the next meeting February 17, 8 p.ln., Dashwood Community Centre. In last week's report of a bridal shower for Shirley Gallant, the name of Susan Fisher as hostess was omitted. opened the meeting with a poem "How to find Happiness throughout the year." - The parable of the blind man was featured during bible study. A skit "Light of the World" with Cynthia Pym, Janet Coward, Sandra Rowe, Kay Grubb, Marie Brock, Ruth Skin- ner, Liz Taylor and Marjorie Johns taking part portrayed the parable. Mrs. Brian Pym read a poem, "God Grant us Hope, Faith and Love." A game of Trivial Pursuit on the New Testament followed. This proved to be informative as well as enjoyable. President Mrs. Larry Lynn, open- ed the business meeting by repeating the purpose of the United Church Women. She read a short story "My mom hates me in January". The roll call was answered by "Naming a parable in the Bible." We are all encouraged to save our used postage stamps. United Church Women Sunday will be held May 24 at which time the members will conduct the service and also celebrate the 25th anniversary of United Church Women. • It was decided that each person baptized, confirmed or married from the congregation would receive a gift from the United Church Women. Members will enter an exhibit at Exeter Fair. Mrs. Floyd Cooper read the report from Huron Perth SLIDING FUN Enjoying a slide at Wednesday's Stephen Cen- tral School winter carnival were Shaun Dawe, Shawn Lynn and Jason Neil. T -A photo. WHY SATELLITE T.V.? -Great Idea t -Good Duality 1 Programing -Increased Selection ASK ABOUT .Cellular Mobile Telephone Desaarrbler •EccnorricalFfnandnp STAHLKE SATELLITE SYSTEMS 27 Cedar St. John Stahllu 271-4982 Casual ndustries Inc. Ken Pinder J. Doug Courtney, president of Casual Industries Inc, is pleased to announce that Ken Pinder C.A. has joined the company as general manager. In this new posi- tion, Mr. Pinder is responsi- ble for the financial and marketing aspects of the business. Casual Industries' manufac- turing plant and showroom are located on Highway 83 near Grand Bend. The com- pany manufactures a com- plete line of casual furniture including chairs,. Ioveseats and chaise lounges.which are complemented With o wide selectiop of occasional and dining tables, Casual In- dustries' "Reflections" and "Cameo" r rattan style fur- niture lines are ideal for in- door and outdoor home furnishings. laameimemelk Iton By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Friends and close relatives of Mrs. Cora Wein Exeter pleasantly surpris- ed her Sunday with a full course din- ner on the occasion of her 92nd birth- day. Happy birthday ('ora. February is Heart month and can- vassers in the village will be captain Ann Cottel with helpers Isa Smith and Lori Schenk. "Inc'sermon topic at Zion United Church was taken from Romans 3 6:1-14 and-John1AS. filled "Twice -Born". Choir practice will be Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in the Sunday School rooms and the U.C.W. meeting will he held Thursday evening at 8 p.m. in the Sunday School rooms. (toll call is a Scripture verse with Love. Friday, the young l'eople will be going to the Pinery for a toboggan and • skating party. As in the past, we also invite the families and others who may be interested in corning along for an evening of fun. We will meet al the Church at 7 p.m. and go hack to the park once rides have been arranged. If you are interested in, coming along, please contact Rev. Elder. as we need to have some idea on the number going. The annual meeting will be held on Monday February 16. There will be a pot -luck supper at 6 p.m., which will be followed by the meeting at 8 p.m. In hospital al South Huron in Exeter is Mrs. Ada l'inner. Mrs. Jennetle Lippert. Mrs. Marion Schenk. Larry Lippert and Mr. and Mrs. Stan I're'szcator paid (heir last respects to the late harry Lippert in Highgate. Mrs. Mary Prevett and Ted Van Romphy, Dashwood visited Tuesday evening with Stan and myself. • Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator visited Thursday evening with Mr. - and Mrs. Robert England and fami- ly, Iluron Park. Brenda Glanville and Carl Farr St. Thomas spent the weekend with their relatives in Crediton, Exeter and Elimville. Card party at Mt. Cartmel Mt. Cannel held their first card party of the season on January 25 with 13 tables in play. Winners were: ladies' high. Diane Kaak: ladies' low. Margaret Carter. men's high, harry Sheppard; men's Idw, Eben Weigand; most lone hands, Rose Harrigan. 11 was announced another euchre will he held on February 8. Presbyterial held in Mitchell United Church, January 26.' Mrs. Howard Pym, Mrs. Larry Lynn, Mrs. Philip Johns, Mrs. Marion Skinner and Mrs. Floyd Cooper attended this meeting. Mrs. Skinner prepared this report. One of our members Mrs. Howard Pym received her life membership pin for the United Church Women at this meeting. Congratulations Grace. We're all proud of you. We will be catering to the Co-op annual banquet in November. The meeting closed with the benediction, followed by a social time. The Elimville congregation held their annual meeting Sunday with a very good number in attendance. After singing "Johnny Appleseed" everyone enjoyed a bountiful pot luck dinner. • Rev. Bob Matheson opened the meeting with prayer. Rev. Matheson was named chairman and Mrs. Howard Pym secretary. AH the reports were reviewed, with any questions being answered. It was decided to get Bibles for the pews upstairs and curtains for the front fo thechoir loftwith the funds in the "memorial fund. The following people were named to the following positions: John Batten reappointed to the session; Larry Fulton and Michael Elford were reap- pointed to the Board of Management; Larry Lynn was appointed to 'the same board - also appointed to this board to represent the United Church Women were Mrs. Gerry Grubb and Mrs. Dale Skinner. Ron Elford was reappointed to the cemetery board; Ruth Skinner as the Mission and Service treasurer; Mrs. Gerry Grubb as Observer secretary. Mrs. Philip Johns was named representative to presbytery with John Batten as our alternate. The auditors will be Mrs. Larry Lynn and Mrs. Gerald Johns. Named to the pastoral relation committee were Joan Cooper, Mrs. Brian Pym and Delmar Skinner. AH families of the congregation are to receive the Observer - if you are not and would like to please contact Mrs. Gerry Grubb. TimesaAdvocate, February 4, 1987 Page I I A PLANNING CENTENNIAL - - The 100th anniversary of the present building of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish is planned for July4 and 5. The committee in charge is shown here. Back, left, Pat McCann, Jack Hogan, Steve Dietrich., Joe Hogan, Don O'Rourke and Pat Sullivan. Centre, Father Gary Goyeau, Bill Regier, Diane Kaak, Mary Hogan and Mary Michielsen. Front; Jean Fleming. Helene Regier, Marion. Sullivan, Jennine Vanneste and Mary Hall: T -A photo Pot luck sup�pQ By MISS JEAN COPELAND The .January meeting of the UCW was held in the church basemen( commencing with a pot luck supper. After -enjoying a delicious supper.. Mrs. -Bill Spence ted in a sing song, Mrs. Ellis Strahan gave a reading "-A Dieter's Prayer" and everyone en- joyed contests conducted by Mrs. Spence and Mrs. 'l'ed Brine. UCW president Jean Copeland opened the business -with a reading "A Thought for the New Year". She reminded everyone to bring. used -greeting cards to the February meeting also a Valentine card for - exchange. The President -explained the logo .for the 25th anniversary df the UCW. The annual reports of the treasurer and secretary were given and the recommendations for 1987 were 'approved. Mrs. Ross McCurdy .asked everyone to bring articles for the bale to be sent in May. r r for Woodham UCW rs. Bill Spence opened the wor- ship service using the theme "Another Year is Dawning." Others taking part in the worship service were Mrs. George Levy. Mrs. Ted Brine and Mrs. Ellis Strahan. Personals Mr. and Mrs. David Wheeler. Steven, Bobby and Craig entertained Sunday. in honour of Mrs. George Wheeler who was celebrating a birth- day in the coming week. Attending were Mrs. John Butters. Mr. and Mrs. John Rodd, Pamela and Calvin, Miss Jean Copeland, Mr.. and Mrs: Glenn Copeland, Cynthia and Deanna, all of Woodham, Miss Cathy Eghoetz of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Shute of Kirkton. Mrs. Lloyd Jaques and -Miss Jean Copeland attended the open house held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Webster, Exeter in honour of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Stone who were celebrating their 50th wed- ding anniversary. Mrs. Glenn Copeland. Mrs. Marvin lfartwick, Mrs. John Rodd. Mrs. Fred Parkinson and Jean Copeland attend- . -ed the 20th annual meeting of the ._UCW held in Mitchell.tlnited Church.- - - Monday Sympathy of the community is ex tended to Mr. and Mrs Ross McCur- dy and family in the passing of Dorothy's brother. the late Graham Glanville. • On location or Studio Bart DeVries PHOTOGRAPHY - COMMERCIAL - WEDDINGS - PORTRAITS • GROUPS • PUBLICITY Telephone 235.1298 137 Thames Rd., East, Exeter, Ont. Summer He1� 3 ways Ontario is helping youth this summer The Ontario Ministry of Skills Development, as part of its comprehensive mandate to - provide skills training and work experience for young people, provides these opportunities to work and earn mtney this summer. 1. 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