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Times-Advocate, 1984-02-01, Page 9Cromarty Presbyterian Church elects officers til► MRs. ROrIRT LAINO Rev. Kenneth Knight presided for Cromarty Presbyterian Church's an- nual meeting on Sunday even- ing. Mrs. Robert Laing was elected secretary and read the 1983 minutes. The meeting opened with the hymn, Unto the Hills, scripture and prayer During the reading of the reports, it was noted that both the W.M.S. and the Marian Rit- chie Evening Auxiliary had reached their allocation, but the congregation's budget allocation was about $500 short of the accepted General Assembly allocation of $2500. The building fund raised over $2500, of which about $2100 was spent on repointing the stones on the east and s $11 sides of the church. The piano fund has grown to $211.47, and of the $2535 allocated over three years for the Knox College Restoration Fund, $85 had been donated by the end of 1983. The session report listed a membership of 156. Eight members were added to the roll and one membership was removed. Mrs. Thos. Scott gave the library report, noting that some of the books were being sold, and anyone interested in having one should contact her. Rev. Knight showed the filmstrip, Hear the Good News, which outlined some of the projects financed by the budget side of the envelope. The General Assembly's Budget allocation of $2857 for 1984 was accepted. The congregation approved in principle the sale of the church shed. The slate of officers for 1984 is as follows; trustees, Gor- don Scott, Mervin Dow, Otto Walker; auditors, Paul Miller, Glenn Elliott; Cradle Roll, Carol Ann Scott; Sunday School superintendent, Han- nah Miller; Sunday Schools secretary -treasurer, Anne Sangster; These Days secretary, Lila McKaig; record secretary, Pearl James; library committee, Muriel Scott, Roberta Templeman, Eva Laing. Cemetery board, Larry Gardiner, Ivan Norris, Carter Kerslake, John Templeman, Gordon Laing, John Scott; board of managers, Carl Meikle, Pearl James, Gordon Laing, Dorothy Miller, Frank Elliott, Joy Scott, Lloyd Miller, Michael Finlayson, Brian Miller. "When only the finest will do" All Fall & Winter Merchandise 20-50% OW .1 S���craI y _7a3 tro,ri fIt •. Centre Mau 235-1412 Main SL EXETER NEW KINETTE MEMBER — Therese Wright is the newest member of the Exeter Kinette club. Installing her from the left are Kinette X Zone Commander Dionne Armstrong and Exeter club president Sally Snedden. T -A photo. Happy Gang plays euchre By MRS. E. SUMMERS Granton The Happy tang met in the church basement Wednesday afternoon. Charlotte Kerr presided and as this was the birthday of the renowned Scotch poet Robbie Burns, a number of Scotch songs were sung, with Eileen Summers at the piano. This was followed by the reading of two poems written by Burns, "Cotters Saturday Night" and "Ode to a Mouse" by Charlotte Kerr, who translated the dialect into English to .make it more understandable. Items of business discussed and taken care of, was a deci- sion to accept a small sum of money that was left in the treasury from the former Friendly Neighbors club. This is to be used to supplement a bus tour to be taken later in the year. .It was also decided to send a donation to "Compassion" a London based Christian Ministry to Third World Coun- tries which helps with health, agriculture and community development programs. The remainder of the after- noon -was -spent in the enjoy- ment of a friendly game of Euchre. this was followed by Mrs. Kerr using the Burns Grace SINGER , 0C z tx Z 0 or Z SINGER SINGER SINGER SINGER Knitting Machine Demonstration 1; r Feb. 3rd 3 p.m. Feb. 4th 10 a.m. in the Centre /Come and enjoy a coffeethese and see incredible machines in ction to 8 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mall Demonstrations by: Pat Madden Gladys McGregor This Week's Specia SINGER Mode! 290 Reg. 634.95 Sale 499! (head only) SINGER & Save MMaachf Model290 19 built-in stitches • Push-button bobbin winds thread directly from needle • Bulh-In buttonholer (EN'SEIirMPORIUM „,,,,„,, 011,1i •1'41, 1 S,41. INGEROmmom -- •� Huron county. t.re.., WOOL & YARN CENTRE SINGER CENTRE MALL EXETER 235.0600 SINGER We honour VISA an MASTERCARD SINGER 70 m 0 m 70 SINGER before lunch. Birthday greetings were sung for Edna Langford and Ruth Stockman. At the conclusion of the meal everyone sang "Auld Lang Syne" joining hands in the second verse. Church news At the Granton United Church, Rev. Bruce Pierce conducted the worship and entitled his sermon "Good News to Share." Most problems that chur- ches have are with their Mis- sion and Service Fund. What is it that all Church Groups have, that motivates us to send missionaries overseas. It is to share the good news that Jesus is a living God and to tell the story of Jesus, His life and works, that is being a Missionary, said Rev. Pierce. Sunday School - members receiving attendance awards were the following pupils, Ex- cia Harret, Michael Johnson, Lisa Humphrey, Jean Bryan, Mark Humphrey, Steven Humphrey, Suzanne Sleeper, Ginger McColl and Pamela Waters. Mrs. Leroy Bryan, Sunday School Superinten- dent made the presentations. Explorer news The Granton Explorers met in the United Church base- ment. It was decided to have a Valentine Party on Monday evening February 6. The girls spent time making the invita- tions and plans for the party, then closed the meeting with "Taps". Becky Bryan was secretary. Sing is roll call of Pentecostal WMS The regular January meeting of the Women's Ministries of the Pentecostal Tabernacle was held at the home of Mrs. Jean Jolly with 13 members present. Mrs: Donnan presided at the piano. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Marie Hamilton. The roll call was answered with a scripture verse con - New Kinette welcomed The January 24 meeting of the Exeter Kinette Club was held at the home of Anne Armstrong. Guests for the evening were Zone Co- ordinator Dianne Armstrong and Jennifer Pearson of Goderich. The special event of the evening was the installation of new Kinette Therese Wright. Plans were finalized for the February 17 dance for the handicapped- Also discussed was the sponsor- ship of free public skating and the 1984 craft show. Following a demonstration of Artistry cosmetics by Wen- dy King, a delicious lunch was served by hostess Anne. College founder Seaforth native Howard Hillen Kerr, who was in- strumental in the develop- ment of Ontario's community college system and the establishment of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, died January 17 in -Toronto. Ile was 83. Ile served as director of the war emergency program for Ontario during the Second World War, organizing train- ing for anyone capable of learning machine work. He was quoted in 1942 as saying that he had trained men 65 years •old. He also said that one of his greatest disappoint- ments was that he could not find enough women to fill the machinists' classes. In 1944, he worked as an engineer -teacher in a job - training and rehabilitation centre for war veterans. He opened the Ryerson Technological Institute in 1948 with 250 students. Ryerson Polytechnical Institute now has about 10,000 students. taining the word "Sing". The minutes of the last meeting were read by Edith Millar. The financial report was read by Mary Blanchard. They then designated various amounts of money to various funds. The Missionary reading was given by Mrs. Estrella Finkbeiner. The Message of the Afternoon was given by Mrs. Jean Jolly on Israel and she showed in, a number of scriptures how tbe.events and conditions of today could very well lead up to the soon return of our Lord and how very im- portant and how very necessary it is for each of us to be prepared. Prayer time followed with each person participating. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Jean Jolly and Mrs. Ada Triebner. Institute meets at Hurondale Hurondale W.I. held their first meeting of 1984 in the Masonic Hall, January 25 beginning with a lovely assortment of desserts for everyone at 1:15 p.m. Mrs. Myrtle Brock was chairlady for a program which featured some in- teresting pictures shown by Rev. Crowe of Centralia. The motto was well given by ,Helen Webber. Mrs. Ella Frayne favoured with several of her mouth organ selections. Mrs. Olga Davis (vice. president) took the business portion of the meeting in the absence, of president Fern Dougall. Roll call was How to save energy around home. Minutes of last meeting, financial statement and cor- respondence were given by 'secretary Anne Bray. Officers conference will be in Waterloo, May 1, 2 and 3 with secretary Anne Bray planning to attend. A report of the convention in St. Marys by Olga Davis. A new class for the fall fair using egg shells and called Get Crack- ing was moved and seconded by L. McFalls and M. Dougall. 1MirA committee of M. Strang, J. Stewart and O. Hicks will initiate a new project for the coming 65th anniversary of Hurondale W.I. 111 1 NI 111 Msll•Wo�lee� . St KI 1 1Was Handily 1 I111 CustCustomPerms Also I $2 5 Including Cut 1 1 Country clippers 1 1 Call Debbie Mt. Carmel 1 L or Janet 237-3771), ••• Nii ow r .. ..1 iEE■ Times -Advocate, February 1, 1984 Page 9 Sororities busy in new year Xi Gamma Nu chapter of Sorority began the New Year with a meeting January 10 at the home of Dorothy Spears. An air of mystery prevailed as "Secret Sister" names were drawn. It was decided not to con- tribute to the International Auxiliary greets a new member The Ladies Auxiliary to the R.E. Pooley Branch 167 Royal Canadian Legion held their first meeting of 1984, January 23 with 30 members present. President Marion Frayne chaired the meeting. Lela Smith was initiated into the Auxiliary by President Frayne, vice president Irene Jackson and treasurer Annie Lawson and welcomed by all: Janice Frayne won the mystery prize. Sports officer Barb Hearn reported all tickets on the 50/50 draw had been sold. Lorne Kleinztiver liaison officer for the Legion made the first of the 10 mon- thly 50/50 draws. Greg Pfaff being the first winner. The next draw will be made February 27th. Building committee chair- man - Anne Romaniuk reported the new kitchen win- dows will soon be installed. Further tentative renovations were discussed with final decisions to be made at a later date. A donation of $50 is to be made to the Ontario March of Dimes. Floral arrangements to be sent to the home of all members on the loss of one of their immediate family. President Frayne closed the meeting and refreshments were served. Endowment Fund this year as all Canadian recipients have been removed from the list. Instead, a donation will be sent to the future Ronald McDonald House in London. President Mary Jane Mac- Dougall announced that registration forms will soon be available for a convention in Kitchener -Waterloo on June 1, 2 and 3. A very informative pro- gram, "The Home Entertain- ment Industry" was presented by porothy Spears. She described various options in video equipment that are available to consumers. While we enjoyed the movie "Vic- tor, Victoria", popcorn and soft drinks were served from the concession by our hostess and our cohostess, Carol Walker. The program entitled "Good Mental and Physical Health Goals" was first ()tithe agenda of the January 24 meeting. Lois Godbolt in- troduced Sherrill Gilbert from the Huron County Health Unit who was the guest speaker. After discus- sion, she gave out ques- tionnaires designed to help everyone become more aware of how their per- sonalities are related to stress and how to recognize the symptoms of stress overload. Sherrill also showed a film "Coping With Stress" which demonstrated many methods of handling stress and reliev- ing anxieties. Joy Darling thanked the speaker and presented a gift to her. During the business portion of the meeting, more details were presented for Founder's Day, April 24 and Sorority Dance, March 31. Hostess for the evening was Glenda Wagner and a lovely lunch was served by cohostess Jay Skillender. Beta Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma.Phi met at the home of Pat Fletcher, January 3. Guest speaker for the evening was Mrs. Tammy Laye, a professional artist. She show- ed them several of her pain- tings and told how she got started painting. She explain- ed the meaning of limited edi- tion prints. She was very en- thusiastic about encouraging young people to develop their artistic talents. Sally Lou Raymond reported that Daffodil Day would be held March 30. Donna Webster and Elsie Tuckey represented the chapter at the Ontario's bicentennial new year's levee at the Exeter town hall. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Marie Astle. The January 17 meeting was held at the home of Leona Amos assisted by Verla Russell. Ray Switzer was the guest speaker. He brought his own computer and spoke Start Your Skin Care Program Today! Have a trained in- dependent. Beauty consultant introduce you to Mary Kay Cosmetics with a complimentary facial! She will explain in detail a personal skin care program just for you! Call: - Betty Thomson 262-5072 for an appointment about the growing impor- tance of computers in our society. He demonstrated some of the information that could be stored in the com- puter and how you could make up your own programs. Verla Russell announced that Founder's Day would be April 24 at the Pineridge Chalet. A donation was made to Optimist House for bat- tered women in Stratford. Dessert was served by Leona and Verla. Centralia s.: The Senior citizens met in the community centre Mon- day afternoon. They will meet again February 13 at 2 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Keller and Tracy, London, were Sun- day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noels and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice MacDonald of Lucan spent Tuesday with Tom and Mary Kooy. In the afternoon the ladies quilted. 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