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Times -Advocate, June 10, 1987
Thames RoatUC women meet
By MRS. WILLIAM RONDE
. The June meeting of the United
Church Women was held Monday
- evening with 38 in attendance.
President Mrs. Barry Jeffery
welcomed everyone and opened the
business part of the meeting with a
poen "Memory Garden".
The roll call was answered by tell-
ing the month you were married in.
The minutes and cards of thanks were
read. The one day at Alma College is
August 8. It was decided to enter a
-- —display -for -the -Exeter -fair.
Mrs. Reg Hodgert gave the
treasurer's report. It was decided the
executive would look after the 25th an-
niversary of the U.C.W. church ser-
vice in September.
Mrs. John Pym gave a very in-
teresting detailed account of the -63rd
London Conference held recently in
Sault Ste. Marie. The South Huron
Regional meeting will be held on
September 29 at Grand Bend. The
- first meeting was held at Grand Bend
25 years ago. - •
Mrs. Mac Hodgert welcomed
everyone and opened the worship ser-
vice with a poem "Be A Welcome
Guest". We sang "God. Of Our
-Farmlands".
The scripture lesson Ecclesiastes
3:3-11 was read by Mrs. Ross Batlan-
tyne. A joint prayer was given by
Mrs. Mac Hodgert and Mrs. Don
Bray. A reading June Thoughts was
given by Mrs. Ross Ballantyne. a
reading by Mrs. Don Bray.
Mrs. Fleming Simpson introduced
her nephew Gordon Black of near St.
Marys who was a Rotary Club ex-
change student to Japan in 1985 for a
year. He gave a very interesting talk
and showed pictures which were very
explanatory. He was thanked by Mrs.
Reg Hodgert and she presented Gor-
don with a gift.
Mrs. Don Bray gave a humorous
reading. Mrs. Lorne Passmore and
Mrs. -Ross Ballantyne received the of-
fering with offertory prayer by Mrs.
Don Bray.
• The meeting closed with the sing-
ing of "0 plaster Let Me Walk Wit„ .•
Thee" and the benediction by Mrs.
Mac 1Todgert. A delicious lunch of
tarts and tea was enjoyed. Lists were
Laud singers
at campfire
The weather cooperated for the an-
nual Lucan Scout Guide campfire at
the Lions Park, Friday evening after
hofdogs, barbequed by Venturer
members, the crowd assisted slight-
ly by Dale Froats showed its en-
thusiasm by singing loudly enough to
start the campfire as told in an "old
Indian legend" by camp chief, Linda
Chatterson. — —
A program of - songs and skits
presented by divisions was enjoyed by
all. Congratulations were extended to
1st Lucan Cubs for the best decorated
campsite at District camp and to the
team of Neil Froats, Eric Schatzler
and Craig Williams who won the
trophy for the fastest soap box derby
car there. There was even a surprise
visit from the 30 foot snake "Kaa"!
Also congratulations went to
Tabatha Froats and Erik Barr who
were attending an awards banquet to
receive the bronze award of the Duke
of Edinborough award. This award
recognizes high achievement in per-
sonal self discipline, community ser-
vice and physical fitness and stamina
in a major sports endeavor.
Group Committee would like to
thank all those who came out to the
campfire. Sincere appreciation is
given to all the leaders for their time
' and efforts spent and for their caring,
enabling the running of sdch suc-
cessful programs this year. Anyone
interested in becoming a part of the
scouting movement. whether as a
leader or Group Committee member.
please contact George Galt 227-4056 or
Susan Rees 227-4105 or any leader.
High damages
inthree crashes
Three accidents causing total
damages of $21,030 were investigated
this week by officers of the Ontario
Provincial Police detachment at
Lucan.
Sunday at 12:15 a.m. a vehicle
driven by James Austin, RR 2 Ailsa
Craig left the roadway of Concession
road 6-7 near Highway 7 and struck
a hydro pole. Constable Craig listed
damages at $12,500.
Vehicles operated by Teunis
Vandenool, RR 4 Clinton and Halley
Whitney collided Friday at 5 p.m. on
Highway 4. Damages were set at
$1,030 by Constable Wilcox. .
Constable Vance listed damages at
$7,500 when a stole_ n vehicle owned by
Angela Crunican, RR 3 Lucan struck
a pole on Concession 8-9 of London
township.
Mt Carmel CWL
The June meeting of Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel C.W.L. was held in the
meeting room with 23 members pre-
sent, answering the roll call with "a
summer recipe".
The minutes of last meeting mere
read by Mary Glavin.A very nice
reading entitled 'Desiderata' was
given by Theresa McCann.
Dennis Wilhelm, our new deacon
was welcomed to the meeting by the
C.W.L. members.
Find! plans for Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel centennial weekend July 4
arid 5 were discussed. A raffle was
held with prizes donated by Dorothy
Dietrich and Diane Andrews with the
proceeds going for centennial
projects. "
The meeting ended with games,
cake and ice cream in a surprise
celebration of Father Gary-GT/can's
birthday in June.
then handed out for the strawberry
supper.
Church service
Earl Miller of the Gideon Bible
Society was in charge of the church
service on Sunday morning. He told
the children a story about Gideon. Mr.
Don Jolly gave a very interesting talk
and Earl told about how many New
Testaments and Bibles have been
given out.
They had a Bible display in the
front entryway to the church. The
choir sang a number accompanied by
the organist Miss Agnes Bray.
Perry Mitchell of Kintore will be in
charge of the church service on Sun-
day June 14 at 11:15 a.m.
The Sunday School anniversary
church service will be held Sunday
June 21 at 11 a.tn. and Sunday June
28 there will be no services at Thames
Road owing to Elimville at{niversary.
Personals
Several from this area attended
"The Art Christmas Aggregation"
'concert "That's Entertainment" at
the Exeter High School on Saturday
evening for the Cancer Society. It was
well worth attending.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hodgert and
Alan attended an anniversary dinner
Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Hedley May
of Exeter who were celebrating their
61st wedding anniversary which was
on June 2. Congratulations Mr. and
Mrs. May.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rohde, Mitchell
were Sunday supper guests with Mr.
and Mrs. Bill Rohde.
SCHOOL MUSICALS -- The South Huron District High School band performed at the official opening
T -A photo
of Tuesday's Special Olympics.
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