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DECEMBER 4, 1969 TERRACE BAY NEWS | _ PAGE 13 SCHREIBER GEORGE BIRCH HONORED AT STAG REBEKAHS PLAN CHRISTMAS PARTY George Birch, who makes his last run with the ee ey Lge CPR on December first, coming in on The Canadian, was given a surprise stag by friends on Tuesday evening. George was met when he came in and, on a pretext, still in his working clothes, taken to the curling rink where the crowd had gathered. On behalf of the others Austin Cosgrove, a life- long friend, presented a purse with their good wishes Speeches were numerous and informal, all of them, after the formal congratulations, recalling some ex ploit of George's, the accepted town wag and prankster. Jim Deleo spoke for another group and promised George a free hair cut next time he came to his shop. Games were played but for the most part it was a time for reminiscing. The party was arranged by Austin Cosgrove, Michael Cosgrove, and Jack Friesen. The Charter was draped, at the regular Ruby Reb- ekah meeting, in tribute to the late Mrs. Millie McColeman and a donation made to the Heart Foun- dation in her memory. Fifteen year Veteran's jewels were presented to Mrs. Mary Legault and Mrs. Marion Simon by Mrs. Mavis Slater who had been Noble Grand when they joined the Lodge. Mrs .. Norma Fummerton was presented ,~by Mrs. Christine Morris, with an onyx and marcasite ring, bearing the Lodge insignia, instead of second Past Noble Grand jewell, to which she is entitled. : Others eligible for the fifteen year jewell but liv- ing elsewhere are Mrs. Jean Plummer, Duncan, B.C. Mrs. Aggie Sinkins, Toronto; Mrs. Bella Gerow, Fort William; and Mrs. Mildred Welsh, Terrace Bay . A donation was made to the East Thunder Bay T.B. Christmas Seal Fund. Mrs. Jean Fisher reported the CP and T candy sale in Terrace Bay had been most successful . Mrs. Beth Macadam was elected vice grand, and Mrs. Winnie Clemens, P.N.G., elected recording: secretary. Mrs. Victoria Winters reported the sale of tickets on a draw is going well. The sick and visiting convener noted that Bill Jones, an active member of the CP and T committee is in Port Arthur General Hospital and Mrs. Jessie Macadam in Terrace Bay Hospital . The Christmas Party was planned for December 10th with potluck supper. The meat will be supplied but members are asked to bring other food, samples of Christmas cakes, and a gift for exchange, valued at not less than $1.00 nor more than $2.00. The committee in charge will be Mesdames Norma Fummerton, F. Fisher, B. Macadam, V. Winters, Ee. Harness, W. Clemens, and C. Morris. Mrs. Morris, noble grand, and Mrs. Mary «27° It, PNG, as vice grand presided for the meeting. Following the meeting a penny sale was run by Mrs. Heene Williamson and Mrs. Shiela Bosley and lunch served by Mrs. Jessie McCanna's committee. nS EanEEERS CREDIT UNION ANNUAL MEETING F.V. Harness presided for the 19th annual meeting of the Schreiber CPR Employees' Credit Union, attended by gratifyingly large membership. The Board of Directors' report, with following recommendations, was adopted: that 5% dividend be paid on shares; that a 10% interest rebate be given all borrowers in good standing; that 20% on net profit be placed in the Guarantee Fund; that any balance be placed in undivided earnings to be used at the discretion of the directors. It was also noted that loans have increased by more than $16,000.00 since 1968 and shares have increased $12,500.00 during the year. A successful year was indicated with assets at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $141,608 .00 and an increase in membership, which is now at 265. The Credit committee report showed a record number of loans (191) were approved in the amount of $189,044.70. Gerald Nicol, G.P. Gordon, J.M. Solobodian, were elected for three year terms, and R.B. Simon, for two year term, to the Board of Directors. Present members are C.M. Baillie, W.T. Wallace, F.V. Harness, W.G. Wilson and W.G. Ferow. E. Niemi was elected to the Credit Committee for three year term, and H. Spikula, for a two year term, with W.G. Furlonger, the continuing member'. continued page 14 .....-- a Mr. and Mrs. Ernold Lorenger, with Debbie, Bruce Louis and Glen, of Kenora, visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Ron McBride and Mrs - Harriet McBride last week .