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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 21 Dec 1983, p. 13

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) Orono and District News By Isabelle Challice The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 21,1983 13 Qaa/tb'e - ü£eQ/ lesky bedding Quote : "God taught mankind on that first Christmas day ' What 'twas to be a man; to give, not take; To serve, not rule; to nourish; not devour; To help, not crush; if need, to die, not live." Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kimmett and family were Sunday dinner guests of her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Bailey and Mrs. E. Billings. Sunday pre-Christmas din- , ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Sutherland Sr., Mill Street North, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Trull and family, Bethany; Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bell and family, Pickering; Miss Pam Clarke, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sutherland Sutherland and girls, Bowmanville and Mr. James Sutherland Jr., Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Yeo and Mr. and Mrs. 0. Challice at- , tended the . County Town ' Singers Concert, last Monday evening in Whitby. A very ■ excellent program of Christmas Christmas Music, with colorful costumes, and the entire choir (50 - 60) voices served lunch following the concert to the very large audience. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor Taylor entertained Sunday for dinner in the Heritage House, Bowmanville, in honor of their 21st wedding anniversary. Those present, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Taylor, Scarborough; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Sher- win, all from Orono. Congratulations Congratulations Charlie and Edith, from your many friends. Mrs. Kay Beggs, Pontypool was a Saturday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Staples were Sunday evening dinner guests of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Staples and Tanya, Oshawa. Congratulations and happy birthday to Charles Taylor who celebrates his 89th birthday birthday on Christmas Day, Dec. 25th. U.C.W. Christmas Party A good crowd of Orono U.C.W. ladies attended the annual meeting and dinner, held Thursday, Dec. 15, in the main hall of the church. The tables were beautifully decorated decorated by the ladies of unit 5, Leskard, and were laden with tempting goodies. Following the dinner, the Girl Guides and Brownie groups came in to entertain the ladies with Christmas Carol singing. Rev. Wright installed the new executive for 1984 with the following names: President President - Donna Scott, Recording Secretary - Marie Tamblyn, Treasurer - Doreen Wood, Corresponding Secretary - Thelma Vagg, Greetings to Sr. Citizens - Ethel Lycett, Archivist Archivist - Bessie Bellamy, Citizenship Citizenship and Social Action - Thelma Gilbank, Visiting and Friendship - Betty Chatterton, and Eleanor Shetler, Literature Literature - Olive Millson, Christian Education - Ruth Grady, Stewardship - Stella Carson, Supply Convener - Bertha White, Pianist - Joyce Gray, Manse Committee - Isabelle Challice, Program - Lvnn > Greetings of the Season \ Wishing happiness and peace to you ! ♦{ > ♦; > Duncan's ♦: ;* Designers of Hair 1 ;♦ 133 King St. E. -- 623-1621 ) ;♦ Bowmanville J !*A A AAA A AAA A AAA.A A AA. Hugo \ May your Christ mas shine irith all things beautiful and v <: lx*, Lola Wright, Nancy Ball and | Lori Martin y -1 wonderful! Joyous Noel. '} ; ; from all the ;„4 Hooper Family and ^ lilflj Hooper's Jewellers Ltd. 39 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 Rodd and Lois Brown, Catering Catering and Social Conveners - Eleanor Terrill and Mary Berry, Kitchen Committee - Betty Chatterton and Joyce Cowan, Auditors - Olive Mill- son and Merle Gilbart. Lois Brown conducted the business meeting and each unit leader filed their yearly reports. Very interesting and excellent reports of the activities activities throughout the year, included included catering, quilts, donations donations to many worthy causes, etc. Donna Scott led in the devotional "Preparation lor Christmas" with Joyce Cowan, Thelma Vagg, Lynn Rodd, Loma Atkens and Betty Chatterton assisting. Betty Chatterton gave a very meaningful "In Memorium" for departed members of 1983. Doreen Wood gave the treasurer's treasurer's report and reported a very excellent bank balance, and successful year. The proposed proposed budget for 1984 was accepted and Lois wished everyone a happy and joyous festive season. The Orono Town Hall board held another successful card scat COZY ^ mms FOR ONE AND ALL Skor - Women and Children Snow Boots NOW ONLY. *34.90 MAHER SHOE STORE 11 King St. E. 623-3741 party, Wednesday evening, Dec. 14. The hall stage was beautifully decorated with a tree and lights, by our lady members, Bev. Wakefield and Eileen Stevens. Results of the card party were High Lady - Norma Moffat, Low Lady - Myrtle Wood, High Gent - Alex Moffat, Low Gent - Jim McGill, Most Lone Hands - Don Stevens. Lucky draws - Carlos Tamblyn and Myrtle Wood. Next card party - Jan. 11, 1984. 4T Club Christmas Party Approximately 70 members sat down Thursday evening, Dec. 15 to a very tasty, full course turkey dinner in the Complex Hall. Christmas tree lights, and decorations added greatly to the party atmosphere atmosphere and everyone enjoyed the delightful pliim pudding and mince tarts for dessert. There were three birthdays observed this month, but due to the festive season, we did not have our regular birthday cake. Following dinner we were • entertained by the Girl Guides and Brownie troops, singing Christmas Carols and they were followed by the Grade XIII students of Clarke High School, bringing Christmas music. As usual, the arrival of Santa Claus caused an exciting exciting time and the gift exchange exchange was enjoyed by all present. Our thanks to everyone who helped to make this another successful event and at this time we send our sympathy to Mrs. Olga Brough, in the loss of her husband Ross, who passed away Monday, Dec. 12, and was buried from Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Wednesday, Dec. 14. Orono United Church News Members of the Explorer group and their leader Mrs. Ross lit the fourth Candle for Advent, on Sunday morning and the children's story was given by Carol Bailey. Scripture Scripture reading was given by Larry Pooler and the choir rendered two lovely anthems, "Joy to the World" and "In a Lowly Manger Sleeping." Rev. Wright gave a very timely sermon "Fear Not", the first message from the angels, at the first Christmas. In these very troubled times, all over the world, we must keep remembering this message. There will be two Christmas Eve services, one in Leskard Church Hall at 7:30 p.m. and the other in Orono Church at 10 p.m. Christmas Day worship will be at the regular time 11:15 a.m. and families will be together together for the entire service. Lots of singing! Congratulations to the hardworking hardworking M. and S. Committees, Committees, who reported on Sunday, we have reached our goal for 1983, chairperson - Bertha White. Our annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, Jan. 22, beginning after a pot-luck luncheon, following the regular regular service. Deadline for submission submission of reports is Jan. 6, from all departments. May the sights and sounds of this lovely holiday season, be the lasting memories that will brighten your New Year ahead. Season's Greetings to all our readers. Isabelle Challice Joanne LeGresley and Johannes Baarbe. were united in marriage on Saturday, Sept. 10,1983 at Calvary Church, Pape Ave., Toronto, Ontario with Rev. Griffith and Rev. Canon T. Gracie officiating. Joanne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. LeGresley of Newcastle and Johannes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baarbe of London, Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Baarbe are now residing at 445 Eglinton Ave., Toronto, Ontario. 157 King St. E.- 623-4831 - Bowmanville trom the Management and Staff BEAVER LUMBER 246 KING STREET EAST BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C1R5 TELEPHONE (416) 623-3388 Let us help you with the Finishing Touches to your Christmas shopping. Come in to George's and look over our wide range of great gift ideas for men, women and children. Shirts, Shoes, Tops, Track Suits and Jeans from the country's top manufacturers. OPEN EVERY NIGHT UNTIL 9:00 42 King Street East Bowmanville

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