Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), June 18, 1975, p. 3

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Norval United feast sold out By Dorothy McLean An estimated number of somewhere between 1000 and people enjoyed the Norm United Church Chicken Barbecue held at Maple Lodge Farms on Saturday June barbecue which beea an annual event since hoi grown In popularity over the yean The flrat year the committee planned on feeding BOO people and many of the women didnt hint that they could prepare enough salads and plea for that many but they had a very day Over the years they gradually Increased the number they prepared for to 1500 and several times from to people This year for the flrat time there wasnt a crumb left for the cleanup crew to enjoy on the Sunday following Buns and ham were purchased for ranch after the grounds were cleaned up picnic tables returned etc With aD groups pitching In to help the well planned and barbecue was a very successful event The weather was Ideal for the occasion although the weather forecast for the day caused some concern to the committee In case of rain the barbecue was to have been held in Hut- tonvllle public school Early in the afternoon the committee decided to take a chance and they set up st Msple Lodge Farms They were thankful that the hail and thun derstorms predicted didnt hit this locality About pm the food began to run out Salads were all gone and replaced by sliced tomatoes When the tomatoes were all gone a free ticket for a piece of pie was added Then the pie was all gone and the last down people had to settle for a half chicken and a bun with a corresponding reduc tion In the price of the ticket This included several who had worked all and bad not taken time to eat About eight pieces of chicken and a few buns were left Someone came along looking for lef tovers and purchased them THE HERALD Wednesday Jne II Pegs I Top patrol Special dedication concern for the of others has earned for Joe Crescent safety at Holy Cross School and Maureen Gale Crescent from Centennial School bicycles as members of the Safety Patrol A special afternoon at the Town and Country Fair baa been planned for the 17B youngsters who served is patrouera for the year Rides and food will be provided by the Hamilton Auto will be giving each member of the patrol a lapel pin In recognition of service The Credit Union of Ontario Achievement Award win be presented along with the six bicycles at the swards hosted by Haiton Regional Police Terra Cotta Sunday Social The Terra Cotta villagers will be holding a strawberry Tea and Bake Sale on Sunday June Along with the tea and bake sale handicrafts will also be sold The tea be held from to at the Terra Cotta LOCAL STRAWBERRIES Available THIS WEEKEND Farms Market He I mile See FINGER GOOD Bill of Church Barbecue held Saturday Hundreds Hornby enjoys dessert at the United of guests attended the annual event which Is held each year at Msple Lodge Farms out Entertainment was provided by Willis and Lome Cunningham who played their guitars and song for those eating at the tables end en joying the fellowship Takeout orders are quite popular and one line was set up for these orders only The food Is all served In assembly lines quickly end given by Mrs Bin Cook RIM Georgetown sister of the groom assisted by her sister- inlaw Mrs Marie Sproule the Isdles of Norval Presbyterian Church and Mrs Kali of Georgetown matron of honour A Jack and shower was held by Mrs Msble assisted by Mrs Ssndra Gretg Several of Donnas girl gathered at her home NORVAL NEWS Chicken for all efficiently the food work In onehour shifts A work roster Is drawn up previous to the day snd everyone willing to assist Is assigned to a job Careful planning organisation and co operation by all he church Is very necessary In order to have everything run smoothly The men set up the tables and booths and assisted in barbecuing the chicken The women were In charge of all other food and the young people assisted at the tables in the pop Ice cream booth and with parking All were tired when the day was over but enjoyed the fellowship of working together Bill was chairman of the barbecue committee this year Congratulations to Donna Reynolds and Ken Sproule who were married In Church on Saturday June Donna was honoured with several showers previous to her wedding dsy Miscellaneous showers were for a party and presented her with a gift the same evening that friends of the groom held a stag party for bun Kathy Carter was hostess for a party In honour of bridetobe Debbie Reynolds and her fiance Michael Jones of Los Alamos New Mexico recently when Michael visited with the Reynolds family for several days About BO friends and relatives attended the party and presented Debbie and Michael with a purse instead of gifts as they will be living in New Mexico Debbie and her brother Tommy left or New Mexico on Monday and she will be married here around the end of the month Congratulations to Debbie Frost and Glenn who were married in Norval United Church on Saturday June 14 Previous to her wedding Debbie was honored with several showers Hostesses at miscellaneous showers were aunt of the bride Mrs Joyce Mibeof Ml Albert great aunt Miss Frost of Toronto Miss Trudy Georgetown sutler of the groom and Mrs Carol Sweexie of RH Georgetown Mrs Jan Stubbs of Georgetown was hostess for a personal shower and em ployees of the Canadian Im perial Bank of Commerce branch Georgetown gave her a cupboard shower which included items for the kitchen medicine and bathroom cupboards Miss MaryAnn Schartnl of Missouri maid of honor visited with the Frost family for two weeks and celebrated her birthday on the wedding day A good sized congregation attended tbe anniversary service of Norval Presbyterian Church and celebration of years of the Presbyterian Church In Canada on Sunday June 15 Rev Norman McMillan of Caledonia was the guest minister for service It coincidental that years ago his week be was first Inducted Into the charge as a young man starting In ministry He was here from to USB and has been In Caledonia ever since His sermon was on 100 Years of Service for Christ John and Wilson song a couple of duets How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds and Rock of Ages Mrs Gordon was organist Following the service a luncheon served In the newly remodelled basement Sandwiches relishes and cookies were enjoyed while Mends had a chance to visit Invitations had been sent out to former members of the co ngregation and several old timers returned for oc casion The social committee In charge of the luncheon were Mrs John M McClure Mrs Mrs Cunningham and Mrs BUI A new celling and lighting were installed In the basement prior to the anniversary There was a good display of old pictures of former ministers including one of players who put on plays directed by Rev Mc Millan when he was here one was of the Choral Society taken when tbe McDonalds were here plus old Sunday School pictures dating back to the twos There were also pictures of former and Couple Club groups and of choirs Artifacts on display Included old record books an old Bible and a communion set Mr and Mrs Charles Cbesney and Carl of Cleaveland Ohio spent a week at their cottage at Willow Park and while here enjoyed visiting with relatives and friends HAVING A PARTY HOW ABOUT OUR Buffet KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN CONTINUES TO PLEASE GUESTS THE WORLD OVER CALL US AT KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN CAN HELP MAKE YOUR PARTY A SUCCESS chicken ISA STREET iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiii Meet after 47 years A BROTHER AND SISTER who had not seen each other since a brief longforgotten en counter 47 years ago were united recently in Saskatchewan Raymond McGilvray of Swift Current Saskatchewan met his sister Irene of Rockwood above for second time In their lives the first time was when he was only two weeks old on the occasion of the funeral of their mother Another sister In tbe large four girls five boys family Margaret Anderson resides on Ontario Street Georgetown The best month By Mrs John Now we are Into June the loveliest month of the year When the Spires Peonies and Roses are at their best the days are the longest and Mother Nature has dressed every tree and shrub the prettiest green Soon school will be out and with children darting here sod there on their bikes will have to be extra careful Mr and Mrs Frank Ruddell enjoyed a few days travelling to New where they visited her brother Roy Christian and his wife Mrs Harvey Nurse is visiting in Kingston with her soninlaw and daughter Mr Mrs Lawrence Gulmbnd Strawberry Social On Tuesday June the Union Presbyerlan Church will be holding a Strawberry Social The social will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Campbell who live right next door to tbe church The social from tot pm also In clude a bake and quilt sale are NEEDED GEORGETOWN AREA THE HILLS FIRE DEPT is accepting applications FOR VOLUNTEERS Application forms may be obtained at the fire hall at St Georgetown KEN J BUIKEMA Fire Chief Area 2 IN THE GEORGETOWN MARKET BUYth Ladies SANDALS Sizes And Colors OPEN Till MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

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