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- ber under the place mat, Mrs. 4 MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY, GIRLS Beverly Clara Jean, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bell, Valley drive, is cele- brating her first birthday to- day. Beverly is the grand- daughter of Mr. and Mrs George Benson, Toronto. She has two sisters; Bonnie Lou, aged nine, and Patsy, seven, --Photo by Ireland Pot Luck Supper and Program Highlights CWL A pot luck supper highlighted the evening at St. Gertrude's CWL December meeting. Head table guests were Mrs, E. J,| Sprages, Regional Chairman, and Mrs. Keliy DeGray, region- al education convener and legislation convener on the Archdiocesan Council. Follow- ing a brief meeting games of bingo, bridge and euchre were enjoyed. Mrs. James Noonan in charge of entertainment had several prizes for the occasion and they were won as follows: "Pass Along Game," Mrs. Roy Bligdon; birthday on December 6, Mrs. L. J Pierson; anniver- sary closest to December 6, Mrs, William Romhanyi; num- William Clancy. Mrs. Walter Branch presided. Meeting |the school principal, to be used jfor the purchase of library \books or school equipment. Following the presentations, \Father Myers instructed the members in the Dialogue Mass. It was agreed to say the Dia- logue Mass at the Communion | Sunday on December 17. | Mrs.. James Noonan, the Brownie Liaison officer, re ported a successful bake sale, |Also that the Brownies have been gnrolled and will be known ag the 26th and 27th Packs, and the first Sunday of the month will be Communion Sunday for the Brownies The education report was read by Mrs. John Poltz, stat- ing that the education commit- ete will meet with Sister Isi- dore, the principal, to discuss cuss the various needs of the Mrs. James Kraemer presented) the director, the John Myers, with a cheque in the school, ' Mrs. Walter Branch an- that Dr. W. G. Watt of the Public Health Department, amount of $2,000. It was 8] would be the guest. speaker at moment of pride for the group|the Janua: veince this amount was raised|St. Gertrude's will in the past six months from various activities, Father Myers thanked the members for the gift and also expressed his appreciation for the assist- ance and co-operation ven him by the League at all times. On behalf of the League Father Myers then presented a cheque for $200 to the education com- mittee. Mrs, John Poltz accept- ed in the absence of Mrs. Sid ney Sheridan, the convener. Mrs. Poltz expressed her thanks and said that the cheque would be given to Sister Isidore, meeting, also that josts at the next Regional meeting on February 25, 1962. Mrs. Spraggs closed the meeting with the League Prayer followed by the singing of Christmas Carols. ~ The members played bingo, bridge and euchre. Prizes were won by the following: Bingo, Mrs. William Clancy, Mrs. J, I. Dalby, Mrs. John Salter and Mrs, A. C. Rattelle; bridge, Mrs. Harold Hopkins and Mrs. John Poltz; euchre, Mrs. Ed- ward Jarrell and Mrs. Roy Bligdon. oe Four years old today is Brenda Joan, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. James Snelgrove, Gibbons street, and grand- daughter of Mr. and Mrr. Cecil Gurney, Oshawa, and Mr. Arthur Snelgrove, Whit- by. She is the great-grand daughter of Mrs. Salisbury and Mr. Thomas Gurney, Oshawa. - Photo by Stannett and Mrs. all Thomas of ' Whitby SAY If WITH FLOWERS anywhere in the world. In this 10-YEAR GAIN Florists can help. you save|way it will be unnecessary for} Pakistan's population reached money by wiring your floral|jyou to wrap, stamp or wait in/93,801,000 in 1961, an increase choices to friends ar relatives,'line at the post office, lof 23.8 per cent from 1951, Jo Aldwinckle, Women's Editor Dial 723-3474 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Friday, December 15, 1961 7 GROUPS, CLUBS AUXILIARIES COLLEGE HILL H and § College Hill Home and School Association enjoyed a social eve- ning at the Christmas meetin, recently. Carol singing was ted by Mrs. Clayton Hurlbert ac- companied by Mrs, Michael Mayko at the piano. Crokinole was played under the direction of Mrs, William Dearborn and the prize winners were Mrs, William Trim, Mrs. Jan Der- kacz and Mr, Douglas Langley. Mrs. Earl Adams' presided over the short- business meeting when the petitions for. pedestrian walks were discussed further. The attendance prize was won by Grades 4-5. s Mrs. William Trim held the lucky cup and saucer. LEGION AUXILIARY The Isdies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 met on Tuesday evening, December 12 with President Mrs. Edward Bouckley presiding. The complete financial report of the bazaar held recently was given by the treasurer, Mrs. James Anderson, and a splendid gum added to the treasury. It was decided to send a donation to CARE, also to the Sick Chil- dren's Hospital, Toronto, Two hundred dollars will also go to- ward expenses for the annual PERSONALS Christmas tree and party given for Legion and Auxiliary mem- bers' children, on Saturday, De- cember 16, at 1 p.m., at The CGIT of Westmount|news for which there |United Church held its annual!charge. Telephone 723-3474. candlelight service on Sunday, | December -10, assisted by the) gave the call to worship and/home of Mrs. Robert McLeod was leader for the service. Miss} Lynda Owen sang a solo 'Al Misses Ann Louise Ross, Pam- ela Gravell and Carol Elsey lighted the candles representing the three gifts, of gold, frankin- cense and myrrh followed by the Explorers purpose led by Miss Lois Wherry, leader, and the CGIT purpose led by Mrs. Gordon Holbrook, leader. The Junior choir sang the anthem "Christmas Song" directed by Mrs. George Love and Mrs. Alex Sinclair told the story "The Shepherd that did not go."" The benediction was pronounced by the Reverend Frank Ward. Ushers were Misses Virginia Smith, Mary Goulding, Mar- garet Neal and Tammy Gar- rett, Mr. and Mrs, E. C, Salmon, ed by coral tapers. employees of the local office. is no Members of the Astra group Explorers and the Junior Choir./of the WA of Simcoe Street Mrs. Nellie Boneham presided|United Church will hold their at the piano, Miss Nancy Bevan annual Christmas party at the 5 Miss Lula M. Christie was \Child This Day is Born." The|honored recently by the staff of Simpson's-Sears catalogue sales office on the occasion of com- pletion of 35 years' service with thecompany. Mr. R. Bucha- nan spoke in glowing tribute of Miss Christie's service. and of the high esteem in which Miss Christie is held by her fellow asscciates. A coral necklace and earrings were presented by her fellow employees. Afternoon tea was served by the staff. The tea table was centred with an arrangement of white chrysan- themums and bittersweet flank- Miss Christie received congratula- tions from head office in Toron- to us well as past and present the OCVI, Simcoe street north. Comforts will also be sent to sick veterans, sick and shut in members, and to members' sons} and daughters who are in insti-| tutions. | The meeting was concluded) with the president wishing all members the compliments of the season, and reminding them the next business meeting will be held on January 9, 1962 at 7.30 p.m. The Installation din- ner will be held on January 16, at 7 p.m, Tickets are one dollar. Yearly reports will be given at this dinner, Refreshments were served by Mrs. Frank Davey and helpers. Carols were sung with Mrs, Alyn Elliott, convener of entertain- ment, in charge. Santa Claus arrived with the singing of "Jingle Bells". Gifts were given out. NUPSE The National Union of Public Service Employees met recent- ly at Simcoe Hall.. Twelve ter Joan Claus gave the treas- urer's report, The election of officers was held with Sister Ethel Thomp- son Of the Ladies' Auxiliary No. 27 of the UAWA presiding, Re- sults are; President, Sister Blanche Norton; vice-presi- dent, Sister Joyce Anderson; secretary, Sister Shirley Bow- man; treasurer, Sister Joan Claus; auditors, Sisters Ruth Follest, Helen Reid and Eileen Clarke; social committee, Sis- ters Millie Corneal and Hazel Bent. A bulky knit sweater will be the prize at the Christmas dance, Saturday, December 16 The Auxiliary Christmas party will be held at the home of Sister Ruth Follest on De- cember 28, The evening's draw was won iby Sister Millie Corneal, KATE McLAURIN M. C, The Kate McLaurin Mission Circle of First Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. R. W. Barr for its December meet- ing. The president, Mrs. Mabel Joyce, read a Christmas poem as a call to worship. This was followed by prayer and the singing of a carol. Mrs. Jmes Smart led in the worship period assisted by Mrs, H. Porter, Mrs. Harold Audley and Mrs. Ronald Collins. Prayer for the under-privileged con- cluded this part. The topic, "Baptists and the Food Crises', was given by several members of Mrs. Charles Eaton's group in the form of a question and answer period. Missionaries have contributed nuch in teaching better agricultural methods, conservation and sani- tation in less fortunate countries. There are 240 trained agricul- tural missionaries now working in 40 different countries. 4 It was decided to attend the Week of Prayer meeting on January 8 as a group and later to adjourn to the home of Mrs. Leslie Parrott. A Christmas box was pre- pared for sending to a Home Mission pastor and his family. It included a quilt made by the Circle also books (specially re- quested) and other items. Mrs. Smart was presented with a life membership. The meeting closed with a Christmas carol and prayer. 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