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AYRE ents Ems es 2--PORT FERRY STAR, THURS., OCT. 31st, 1963 BLACKSTOCK NEWS By Mrs. Olga Hill {Too late for last week) Mrs. Ed. Harris was hostess for the Anna unit on Tuesday afternoon. Eleven ladies and one child attended. Msds. R. Taylor, R." Mountjoy and K. Samells gave a fine Thanksgiv- ing Devotional, An interesting discussion of thoughts gleaned from the Panel on Citizenship at the last gen- eral meeting was carried on while the ladies assembled the blocks they had knitted, into an afghan. Following the closing exer- cises a lovely lunch was served. The Candace unit met at the home of Mrs. Dalton Dorrell on Tuesday evening with all 12 members present. Mrs. Nor- wood McKee gave the worship on Thanksgiving. Mrs, Romeril Ted JACKSON FIRST 'v FIRST IN CANADA made a few comments, then showed a film on "The Begin- ning of Paul's Missionary Jour- ney". Mrs. H. VanCamyp, dis- played an afghan all ready to be sent to Hong Kong. with prayer Meeting closed by the leader, Mrs. Romeril. The hostess served a delicious lunch, Mrs. Alma Fowler was host- ess for the Dorcas unit on Wed- nesday afternoon. Eight ladies and one gent attended. ing opened by Mrs. Leith Byers reading a "Now Thank we all our Mrs. C. on The Compulsion of Gratitude and offered prayer. Mrs. LL Taylor read the minute card "Words and the Word". Rev. Romeril gave a very interest- ing and helpful explanation of chapter "Man before God" from Meet- Thanksgiving hymn God". ! Hill read a meditation | "The Word and the Way". WITH ~ v FIRST IN CANADA TELEVISION! WITH 2 YEAR PICTURE TUBE GUARANTEE THE BRIDGEPORT PHILIPS LOOK WHAT IT DOES! Adjusts Contrast--Controls Brightness -- Monitors. - House Current -- Locks Pieture-- Adis Fine Tun- ing . . . Automatically! PLUS CLOSED CIRCUIT TV "The Brideport is -equipped with: a Videcon socket for Closed Circuit T.V. camera -- designed for those who enjoy the ultimate in home entertainment! Truly an out- standin achigveinent -- from Philips : Other Models TED JACKSON "APPLIANCE PORT PERRY * Model C93 PHILIPS 'and Mr. Manufacturers Fs Suggested List 199.95 TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE 0: "YOU PAY ONLY $399.95 From $249.00 TV. 985-2272 Following the routine business the meéting closed with the Miz- pah Beendiction and a lovely lunch of Angel cake and ice cream was served by Mrs. J. Bradburn and Murs. I. Taylor and the hostess. Six members and four visitors attended the meeting of the Esther unit, at the home of Murs. Kenneth Lee Wednesday even- ing, Mrs, Harold McLaughlin and Mrs. Lee gave the worship on missions using some excerpts from recent letters from Miss Doreen Van Camp, Indore. The rest of the evening was spent making bandages and dressings to be sent to Miss Muriel Stevens, Africa. A most delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Mr, and Mrs. Keith Haines (nee Edna Shemilt) were pleas- antly surprised when they re-! ceived a chrome Dinette Suite and a coffee table from several | of their community friends. All wished them a happy life. Miss Betty Posthill, and Miss Edith McArthur, Min- den were Thanksgiving week-' end guests of the Dr, McArthur family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith spent several pleasant days driving from the plowing match at Caledon. They went to Or- angeville, Owen Sound, Port El- gin, Kincardine, Ripley and Galt. Then 'Sunday week, they went to Norland and Head Lake. This Sunday they helped cele- brate the 57th wedding anniver- sary of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Lansing, Toronto, at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Bert Hooey, Peterboro. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Malcolm attended the 60th wedding an- niversary of her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Charles Giills, Columbus, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Mount- joy spent a few days in Tor- onto with Mrs, Miss Verena. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Rahm, Paul and Carol attended a cou- sin's wedding Saturday and spent the week-end in Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnston Earl 'Dorrell Tharsday - Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Keith Johnston and H. Graham and spent' "the first project. girls, Belleville. Mr. and Mrs, Lewis spent a few days with the Swains, London. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mar- low visited Rev. and Mrs. Milt- on Sanderson, Toronto, Sunday. Mrs. R. C. Carruthers, wife of a former pastor of Blackstock United Church, died in Toronto Sunday. Brian Forder, Brooklin, visited Gordie Malcolm, Saturday ayjd Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dales and babe, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Smith, and David Wesley, Osh- awa, visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dayes, Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. C, H. on, Don Mills and Mr, guson were Sunday supper guests of Mrs. Cecil Hill. The monthly meeting of St. John's W.A. was held in the Parish Hall, Thursday evening, with president, Mrs. J. Hamilton in the chair. Meeting opened Swain David Fergus- . by singing "Now the Day is Toronto | Over", Mrs. H, McLaughlin read an article on Thanksgiving, also-the W.A. Litany and-open- ing prayers. Treasurer gave the financial report and remind- ed members that the United Thank offering must be in this month, Dorcas Secretary has received the requisition sheets. A quilt is finished ready fox sale. Mrs. McArthur reported 26 church calendars sold. Mrs. Ashmore reported on the Dean- ery at Oshawa, at. which 14 members attended. Final ar- rangements were made for the chicken-pie supper Oct. 25th-- 13 members and one visitor at- tended. President closed with prayer after which Mrs. W, Van Camp and Mrs. T. Graham ser- ved cake and ice cream. The O.N.O. held its October meeting in the form of a Hal- lowe'en party at the home of Shirley' Wheeler. 18 members and 4 visitors arrived in a vari- ety of costumes. Jessie Hunter received a prize for being a cave woman and Gwen Ballin- gal for being dressed as a Ha- waian girl. President conduct- ed the following business: A wedding on -Nov. 9 will be Final plans were made .for Federation of oy Fer- Agriculture Banquet Nov. "Bith. Arrangéd to entertain the hus- bands Nov. 23. A special prize will again be awarded at the Commencement to the highest boy and girl in grade 9. The Roy Godfrey Orchestra, Oshawa are to provide music for New Year's Eve dance. _ Rpll call vas HM "The Meeting 1 enjoyed ni: Three new members --joiz=d. Shirley and her group serv: a lovely lunch. --_---- Seagrave News On Saturday, Oct. 19th aout twelve Senior Diabetics, from Hillsdale Manor Home of (sh- awa, were taken for a driv: to enjoy the beautiful Fall scen- ery. They were served refresh- ments, at the home of Mrs. Grant Bright, the President the Oshawa and District Dia- betic Association. Mrs, Gordon Sweetman assisted Mrs. Brizht. L/Cpl. Barrie Abraham, and friend Dick Bradley, of Camp Borden, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Abraham. Our village is taking on a new look. Mr. Lee Sturman is building a house to the east end of the village, on the south side of the road. Rev. E., McNeil has his lot fenced, a well: dug, and a house staked out, on the oposite side of the road. Next door Mir. Robert Nodwell has added a new kitchen to his house. To the south of the vill- age Mr. Martin Fisher has also built a new kitchen, and in- stalled an oil furnace. Ip the village, Mr. Robert Thompson is. enjoying the comfort and convenience of an oi] furnace. Mr. Wm. Keen has dug a new well, onzhis: lot to 'the eas: of the church. New ' washrooms are being added to the United Church ,and are to be ready for the big event of the year, the Annual Turkey Dinner, Nov. 6. The water is being pumped from the well on Mr. Keen's property. 'need for help: a phone call brings it. 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