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Nor { ae ah NS 12 -- PORT PERRY STAR, Thursday, Jan. 20th, 4966, Blackstock News By O, Hill At the inaugural meeting of Blackstock U.C.W. Tuesday af- ternoon, January 114 1966, the President, Mrs. Harold Kyte opened the meeting by having all repeat the U.C.W. Purpose. | The Anna unit with Mrs. Geo. Skelding leader gave the wor- ship from the Theme "Begin- ning Again", During the business period a letter of thanks from Miss Muriel Stevens for the $125.00 sent her to assist in her work in the Congo, was read . All the yearly reports were received. The budget for next year was presented, Mrs. Ross Duff gave the report of the nominating committee. Rev. P, Romeril gave a short address stressing the purpose and duties of UCW and words of appreciation for what the ladies have done and are doing, before he installed the following: Past Pres.--Mrs. Neil Malcolm President--Mrs. Harold Kyte 1st Vice--Mrs. Glenn Larmer 2nd Vice--Mrs. R. McLaughlin Secretary--Mrs. H, McLaughlin Treasurgr--Mrs. G. Paisley Ass, Prong Mrs. Kenneth Lee Conveners Citizenship & Social Action-- Mrs. Cecil Hill Community Friendship and Visiting--Mrs. R. Larmer Co-op in Missionary and Christian Education-- Mrs. John Carnaghan Literature & Communications-- Mrs, Stanford Van Camp Rep. on Manse Com.-- Mrs. Harold Martyn Mrs. Bruce Mountjoy Membership, Stewardship and Recruiting--Mrs. D. Dorrell Programme-- Mrs. Arnold Taylor Mrs, P, Romeril Social Functions-- Mrs, Ernest Swain Mrs. Marwood McKee Nominations-- Mrs. William, Mahaffy Mrs. Ross Duff Flowers for the Church-- Mrs, John Carnaghan Supply and Social Assistance Mrs. Leith Byers 7) Mrs, Herb. Taylor CL Rep. on C.E. Committee-->__ Mrs. Gordon Strong Rep. on Board of Stewards-- Mrs, Murray Byers Press and Archives-- Mrs. Cecil Hill Pianist--Mrs. Gordon Strong Unit Leaders-- Anna--Mrs. Geo. Skelding Candace--Mrs, D. Dorrell Dorcas--Mrs. Lloyd Wright Esther--Mrs, A. Taylor The President announced the Presbyterial to be held in St. Andrews, Oshawa, Feb. 15th, Mrs, L, Thompson and Mrs. P. Romeril expressed thanks for remembrances at Christmas. Meeting closed with Benediction after which a dainty lunch was served by the Dorcas unit and a social tme enjoyed by the 25 lades and one gent present. Some of us shivered a lot this past week when temperature dropped to 20 or 22 below zero. But "its an ill wind that blows no good"--The rirk got going for both skating and Curling-- after such a long wait to get it started this winter. Garage men are kept extra busy getting numerous cars started. Noth- ing to do with the weather, but the night school sewing class under the leadership of Mrs. Lawrence McLaughlin, Home Economist, held in the High 8chool, also the night school welding class in the Township garage, under direction of Mr, day night, The O.N.Q. Club met at the home of Jean Mahaffy Thurs- day night, A letter was read from Scout Master Harold Ha- milton, thanking the Club for the Flag they purchased for the Scouts, The sewing class was announced, also the St. John's Ambulance Course which is to be started very soon. Club vot- ed to make a donation to cover costs of any Guides or Scouts taking this course. The roll call--A New Year's Resolution--was answered by 22 members and one visitor. Aileen Van Camp showed pic- tures of local interest, Lunch was served by the Hostess and Group. Considering the frozen up cars and the number of persons who are indisposed with colds, ete., Church services were well attended Sunday. Rev. Romeril chose as his text--The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom--The choir rendered the Anthem "Hear now my Prayer". In St. John's Church Rev. R. C. Rose preached on the Duties of those in all the Different De- partments of the Church:--The annual election of officers will be held soon. Prize winners at the Wo- men's Institute euchre Wednes- day night--high lady Mrs. Hec- tor Shortridge; high gent--Mus. Kenneth Samells. Door prize Mrs, Carl Wright.. Mr, and Mrs, Brian Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs, Neil Malcolm, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Marlow, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thompson enjoyed a Curling Bonspiel at Cobourg on Saturday. Messrs. Harold Kyte, Neil Bailey, Roy Cordon and Howard Forder spent the weekend in Haliburton at Curling Bonspiel Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bryans, Gordie and Stevie visited Mr, and Mrs, Jim Bryans, Courtice, riday. AMr. and Mrs, Barry Duns- Lafioor and family, Brampton, vi- sited the Ken Dunsmoors over the week-end. Miss Joan Bradburn, Oshawa and Mr, Leonard Chamberlane, Toronto were week-end guests of the Joe Bradburns. Mr. and Mrs. William Hoar, Orono, visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Larmer Wednesday. Glad to report Mrs. Ed Har- ris also Mr, Roy Turner im- proving a little each day, and Mrs. Ken Dunsmoor home from hospital, We hope all will con- tinue to improve steadily, Mrs. George Fowler returned home Sunday from a month's visit in Oshawa. Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. John Rahm were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Keene and Brian, Sea- grave; 'Mr. and Mrs. Bill King, Miss Alma Mitchell, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Allan Rahm and family, Port Perry, Walter Welts got started Tues- AAV ate . SA TURORE (B ) NY PS AE RA A EE BL TD ah PIAL SHER Arann ail ea EAE gant da ENS SSR Ara PES Greenbank UCW The first meeting of the New Year was held in the Church Parlour on Wed., Jan. bth at 2 p.m. Mrs. Phair played the Piano while the members ga- thered. Mrs. Couves presided and read a poem "Prayer for the New Year. Hymn 378 was sung, After the Lord's Prayer in unison Mrs. A, McMillan read the Scripture from Rev, 3:19-32. The Offering was received and dedicated. Mrs. Ianson and Mrs, McMillan participated in the Lesson Thoughts. Mrs. Norman Smith gave a New Year's Read- cers were also Installed, Pres.--Mrs, Harper Sec'y--Mrs, D, Thomson Treas.--Mrs, R. Foster The 1966 President Mrs. Har- per then took the chair welcom- ing the members present, thank- ing the group in charge and an- ticipated a pleasant and worth- while year ahead: The minutes were adopted as read. Treasurer's Report showed a balance of $99.77 from 1965, The ing followed by Hymn 873. The Study Book on Trinidad was taken by Mrs. Couves. The Birthday Box yielded $12.02 which was voted to the Supply committee, A gift of $10 at Xmas to a needy family was approved. The following com- The meeting was then taken over by Mrs. Phoenix who thanked the members for their Co-operation during her years in office as President. Rev. Mr. Harris installed the 1966 officers in a very impressive ceremony. Pres.--Mrs, Harper 1st Viee--Mrs. McCaig Sec'y--Mrs, Spencer Asst.--Mrs. Ianson Treas.--Mrs. Couves Pianist--Mrs. Phair Asst.--Mrs. Till At this time the Over all offi- mittees were appointed. Parsonage--Mrs, Couves, Mrs, Ianson Stewardship--Mrs. Guy Citizenship--Mrs, Raines Literature--Mrs. Phoenix 'Christian Education-- Mrs. Thomson Visiting--Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Jennings, Mrs, Roy Leask, Mrs. Beaton Press Corr.--Mrs. Roy Leask Card Sec'y--Mrs. Rahm Music--Mrs. Couves Catering--Mrs, Anderson, Mrs. Rainés, Mrs. A, McMillan, Mrs. Clements Supply & Bale--Mrs. H, Me- Millan, Mrs. Beaton Rep. Board of Stewards-- Mrs, Robert Leask Rep. Official Board-- Mrs. H, McMillan Rep. M, & M, Fund-- Mrs, Phoenix Auditors--Mrs. Ianson, Mrs. Thomson Pantry--Mrs. Pearson, Mrs. Guy Labels--Mrs. A. McMillan Birthday Box--Mrs, Pearson Bereavement--Mrs. Baird The assembling, packing and shipping of the Bale were dis- cussed at length, It was decid- ed to loan the percolators for any worthy project in the com- munity, The groups were to advance one month with new members replacing those who have moved away. Note was made of World's Day of Prayer on Friday, Feb, 26th. Mrs, Ianson to be Key Lady for same. A Thank-You card from Miss Jean Phoenix was read. Yearly Fees of .60 cts. were re- ceived. Two new members Mrs. Tait and Mrs, Beaton were added. Lunch was served to 29 mem- bers and b visitors, Collection $21.30, electric heating can offer you ~ all these advantages unmatched cleanliness Electric heating is flameless. There Is no combustion to create dirt, dust, film, or soot. 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