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a. » PORT PERRY \ India Is Topic Of Speaker For Port Perry U. C. W. The general meeting of the U.C.W. met in the Church auditorium on Tuesday even- ing, March 10th. President Mrs. Jean McDermott wel- comed the ladies and read a pre-Easter poem "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes". Unit 10 were responsible for the devotional which opened with the singing of hymn 249. Mrs. Ilda Duff read the scripture from Good News for Modern Man--Luke 8 verses 4 to 21. Mrs. Mary Lou Carnochan read a poem entitled "Sowing the Seed" by Emilie S. Oakland and led in prayer... Hymn 252 was sung. Mrs. Carnochan gave a reading by James Allen-- "Man tending the garden of his mind". "A business meeting follow- ed with various decisions made and items discussed. Members were reminded of the Smorgasboard dinner to be held Saturday, March 21, the Lucky Luncheon sponsor- ed by Units 9 and 6 on Wed- nesday, April 1st and the East Indian Evening sponsor- ed by the Board of Stewards . on Saturday, April 18th. Mrs. Isobel Lee.informed that the subscriptions for The Obser- ver must be in by March 24. An interesting program for the General Meeting in April will - feature Father Falk of Uxbridge, assistant to Father Lee, who will speak on Uganda and the Congo as well as showing slides and native art. 'Mrs. Mabel Cawker intro- duced Miss Doreen VanCamp who showed slides. of India. There Is No Job Howard's HOWARD VICE, Prop. 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Mrs. Freda Cochrane expressed the thanks of all those pre- sent to Miss Van Camp for presenting such an interest- 'ing and informative program. The meeting closed by re- peating the Mizpah benedic tion and lunch was enjoyed by all. WOMENS NEWS ¢ EVENTS L J . Carnival Continued . Trevor Chandler, Gerald Lee, _ Girls 9 yrs. -- Gayle Phin- ney, Kathy Mahaffy, Debbie Menzies. Boys 9 yrs. -- David Chamb- ers, Michael Geer, Steven Geer, * Girls 10 yrs. -- Kim Owen, Julie Brignall, Janice Gibson. Boys 10 yrs. -- Robert Evans, Colin Wackett, Mich- ael McQuade. 'Girls 11 yrs. -- Janet Reader, Jan Storry, Franca Putigna. Boys 11 yrs. -- Robert Evans, Philip Wackett, Robert VanCamp. Girls 12 yrs. -- Dawn Bron- son, Jennifer Crews, Donna Potts. Boys 12 yrs. -- Robert VanCamp, Timothy Ashbridge (tie), Larry Page. The prizes were food vouch- ers for 20c, 15¢c and 10c. Open skating commenced once again until 3:30, 'when everyone went home after a most enjoyable day. Thanks to the teachers this carnival was a huge success. Mrs. S. Naples Re -Elected Handicraft Guild President The March meeting of the Louise Patterson Handicraft Guild was held in the Pres- byterian Church Hall with the president Mrs. Naples presiding. X The meeting opened as usual with the Lord's Prayer in unison. The minutes of the Janu- ary meeting were read, (no meeting in February due to the snow storm) by Mrs. Owen, Secretary and the Treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Naples. Several thank you's Te said by those who had "re- ceived cards when they were sick. Too Big or Too 0 Draperies [iil 725-3144 OSHAWA 926 Simcoe St. N. 'mer. A beautiful rug, size 8-12, was on display, which had been done by Mrs. S. Naples. The new slate of officers for 1970 was given by Mrs. Tripp, as follows: President--Mrs. S. Naples Vice-president--Mrs. J. Hamilton - Secretary--Mrs. R. Cornish Treasurer--Miss M. Williams Program Convenors-- Mrs. B. Sn.ith & Mrs. H. Skerrat. Press Reporter--Mrs. E. Butt The sum of $152.30 was realized from the sale of Handicrafts at the home of Mrs. H. Skerrat in the sum- Mrs. B. Smith had several sketches for the quilt of the Centennial display in 1971. Samples of wool were on dis- play by Mrs. Elliott that can be bought in England. A letter was read from Mrs. Patterson by Miss Kent, and a card was signed by the members to be sent to Mrs. Patterson. - by Mrs. Robertson from an Xmas card she had received. Demonstrating of stools are to be had at the April meet- ing by Mrs. Moore of Ux- bridge. } Dues were paid by the members for this year. Pictures of 'the work of the members and some of the members were shown what had been done in the five years since, the Guild started. Certainly some beau- tiful works of all different kinds. These were shown by Mrs. Naples. Pictures were taken behind the table where- two lovely birthday cakes were on dis: play at the time with 5 candles on them. A lovely lunch was served by Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Martyn. HA. Eg ol! ohnson OPTOMETRIST 229 MARY STREET 985 -2383 A lovely poem was read|some time this week but] Obituary Mrs. Susanah Reynolds In failing health for some time, Mrs. Susanah Reynolds of Ashburn died Thursday at Fairview Lodge, Whitby. She was in her 83rd year. A daughter dof the late George and Ursula: Howsam, the deceased was born in Reach Township. She was married in 1911 at Utica, 'Ont., and lived in Toronto before moving to Ashburn- Myrtle area about 50 years ago. ; She was a member of Burns Presbyterian Church, Ashburn and a life member of the Women's Missionary Society. Predeceased in 1957 by her husband, Arthur Reynolds, the deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edgar Heron (Rose) of Ashburn and Mrs. Robert Cromie (Georg- ina) of Islington and two sons Walter of Ancaster and Ken- neth of Aurora. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. W. Lee (Maude) of Toronto and Mrs. R. Whit- well (Lillian) of Stoney Creel; a brother, Wing Commander George Howsam of Vancouv- er; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral and committal service will be held at the W. C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby, at 2 p.m. Saturday. Rev. W. Black, pastor of Burns Church, Ashburn, will conduct the 'service. Inter- ment in the spring will be in Burns Church Cemetery, Ash- burn. Scugog News On March 17th little Lyn- ette Jackson celebrated her 5th birthday when she en- tertained her grand-parents and several aunts & uncles, at her birthday party supper provided by her mommy and daddy. On Thursday her little brother Stephen had his tonsils removed. Te We are pleased to report no serious injuries from Sun- day 'when cars driven by Mrs. Beryl Pearce and Mr. Bobbie collided on a corner near Becketts home. Mrs. Morven Hughes ex- pects to return from Toronto will necessarily take it easy for some weeks. Mrs. Thos. Redman has re- turned from hospital. PORT PERRY STAR -- Thurs, March 19, 1970 --- 15 St. John's Women Missionary Society The regular meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the S.S. room, on Tuesday afternoon, March 10th. The Vice Presi- dent Mrs. Faux was in charge of the meeting, and opened with verse 1 of hymn 169. The Easter Service, from the Glad Tidings was in charge of Miss M. Johns, the three "voices" taking the parts be- ing Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Holland and Miss J. Johns. Hymns 216 and 261 were woven into the service very effectively. Roll call and the report of corresponding secretary were given. It was decided to have the next meeting in the evening. The Home Helpers and all the ladies of the con- gregation to be invited. A suitable film to be shown at this gathering. Discussion followed regard- ing more visiting of Home Helpers, and calls in Nursing Homes and shut-ins. The Executive to direct any plans of this kind. Mrs. McPhaden thanked all who contributed to the re- freshments, for The World's Day of Prayer. It was decided to renew membership in Armagh. The Treasurer reported receipts DANCING of $35.00 and $8.00 for the Taiwan Scholarship. She also read parts of a letter from Mustard Seed Mission. Mrs. Williamson sang a solo "Beneath the Cross of Jesus". A press secretary was appointed. were taken for the Society, and for the Scholarship, and dedicated by the vice-presi- dent. Mrs. Bentley gave a read- ing, in French Canadian dia- lect, "The Nice Little Cana- dian." Mrs. Williamson fav- oured with the .solo "Lead Me to Calvary". Mrs. Black read the last chapter of "Bamboo Bridges" concluding the story of Rev. Ronald Con. The vice-presi- dent thanked all those who had taken part and closed the meeting with prayer. Re- freshments were served by Mrs. Bruce and Mrs. Black. LIST . WITH L REAL ESTATE LID REALIOR 985-7373 HOME HEAT CLUB ANNRENE Saturday, March 21, 1970 -- Walter and Sandy --- Featuring "MARLENE" No Adult Dance Easter Week-end March 28th KEN P. 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