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12 -- PORT PERRY STAR, Thursday, Jan. 27th, 1966 Blackstock News By 0. Hill All units of the U.C.W, met during the week. The Anna on Tuesday at Mrs, Carl Wrights; The Candace on Tuesday at Mrs, Harry Van Camp's; the Dorcas on Wednesday at Mrs, Leith Byers' and the Esther on Thurs day evening at Mrs. Arnold Taylor's. All but one (who due to illness could not attend) of the new leaders presided for their first meetings. All re- port worship periods from the Theme of 'New Beginnings" in -u8) OY} Ul 'SPOY}oW SNOJIVA dace Unit, Mrs. Blake Gunter gave a review of the book "Your God is too small", In Dorcas Mrs, Walter Wright dealt with chapters 2 and 8 of "Jesus Christ and the Christian Life", All of the first three units had a quiz on the Obser- ver followed by real interesting and helpful discussions. The Esther unit introduced their study of Brazil with several members reading short items. two members told of a program- me on T.V, that they had seen. This was followed by a contest on Brazil and to top it off, the hunch at that unit was a Bra- zilian Fruit cup. During the business periods at all -- mem- bership fees were paid; plans drafted for the year's work, ete, A very hearty invitation is ex- tended to all members of the eongregation, who have not as yet joined the U.C.W. Take your choice of unit you could attend most conveniently. The Annual Meeting of the W.A, of St. John's Church, Blackstock was held in the Parish Hall on Thursday; Jan. 20th. The Vice-Pres, Mrs, J. A. McArthur was in the 'chair. Following the opening exercises, reports of year's work were read and accepted. A Trust Fund for major repairs has been set up . The Secretary was in- structed to send a hearty vote 'of thanks to Mrs. Ashmore for her help extended to the Church and W.A, during her\sojourn in Blackstock, 'The 19 Execu- tive will be installed'at the con- venience of Rev. R. C, Rose, the new incumbent. The new Exe- cutive include: Hon, Pres.--Mrs. J. Fordr; Pres. -- Mrs. J. K. Lawrence; Vice-Pres. -- Mrs, J. A. McArthur; Sec'y -- Mrs. J. Scott; Treasurer -- Mrs. F. Staniland; Sunshine Secretary --Mrs,. C. Smith; Living Mess- age and Bulletin Sec'y--Mrs, H. McLaughlin; Dorcas Sec'y -- Mrs. J. Hamilton; Dept. of Fa- mily Relations (Pre-School)-- Mrs, J. Rahm. A quilting was planned in the Parish Hall for Tuesday, Janu- ary 25th. St. John's Church is the host church for this year's Women's World Day of Prayer to be held in Blackstock on February 25, The expected speaker is Mrs. J. D. Paterson of Toronto. Canon and Mrs, Ashmore joined us for the soéial hour, On Friday evening, January 21st, a happy gathering of St. John's congregation .was held in the Parish Hall. The occa- sion was the honouring of Can- on and Mrs. H. E, Ashmore who have been with us for nearly six years. After open- fng prayers, conducted by the new incumbent, the Rev. R. C. Rose, a programme consisting of musical numbers and read- ings was given. The Sunday School showed their affection for the guests of honour in the presentation by Janice Crawford of a corsage to Mrs. Ashmore and by Diane Hamilton of a boutonaire to the Canon, Mr, George Wolfe, Rector's Warden with a speech of deep appreciation, presented to Can- on and Mrs, Ashmore a gift from the congregation, the W.A. and friends of Cartwright, Canon and Mrs, Ashmore graciously expressed thanks for the gift and paid tribute to those who had helped | . them during their ministry in Blackstock. They invited those present to visit them in their new home at 412 Highland Rd., Peterborough. " Mr. Herb. Hooey reminisced about an Anglican sermon he had heard in the long ago days of Rev. Mr. Creighton, Miss Mabel Van Camp, ex- pressed, better than any other could, the influence for good Canon and Mrs, Ashmore had been in our lives by their daily example as well as in the course of their ministry, The W.A. served refresh- ments, The large number pre- sent took full advantage of the opportunity for fellowship. Servies were well attended again Sunday morning. In the United the choir sang a mew hymn for the congregation to learn. Rev. Romeril chose as the subject for a very impres- sive sermon "Deadly Fires". It was Theological Edueca- tional Sunday in the Anglican Church and the Rev, R. C. Rose preached on that theme. Very sorry to report Gerald Brown is very ill with lockjaw in Toronto General Hospital, Glad to hear Mrs, E. Harris in Toronto General, Mr. Roy Turner in Bowmanville and Mr. John Rahm in Port Perry, are all reported making slow but satisfactory progress. Mrs.McDougald, St. Mary's, is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larmer, Doug and Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harris, Zephyr, visited Mrs. Albert Wright, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trewin Friday evening, Dr. and Mrs, D. Bilbey, Tor- onto were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wright. Prize winners at the LOBA euchre Wednesday night-- Miss Cora Crozier; Mrs. Perey Van Camp, Mr. Will Forder. Mrs, Wm. Taylor, Port Perry visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hamilton and family over the week-end, Mr. and Mrs, Stephen Say- well and Miss Helen Van Camp, Oshawa; Miss Mable Van Camp Q.C., Toronto and Mrs. W. W. Van Camp, were Saturday even- ing dinner guests of Mr, & Mrs. Percy Van Camp and Miss Aileen. Mr, and Mrs, Vincent Archer Bowmanville; Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Archer, Ron and Jim, Whitby; Miss Marilyn Archer, Peterboro, were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. Wilbert Archer in honour of Mr. Archer's birth- day. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Malcolm accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Malcolm, Yelverton, at- tended the opening of Parlia- ment in Ottawa Tuesday, Messrs. Merrill Van Camp; John Hamilton; Ernest Swain and Bill Ferguson attended County Council at Cobourg on Tuesday when the new Warden was elected, Reeve Van Camp and Deputy Reeve Hamilton at- tended the rest of the week. their Next fall, ultra-modern Direct Distance Dialing (DDD) will bring the speed and ease of local dial service to most Long Distance calling in Port Perry. DDD is the modern answer to the ever-growing need for faster, simpler and more con- venient communications. The complex equipment, to be installed well ahead of DDD day is completely automatic and will enable your calls to go through to almost any telephone on the continent in a matter of seconds. YOU'LL BE DIALING YOUR OWN LONG DISTANCE CALLS THIS YEAR... Introduction of Direct Distance Dialing in a community requires a lengthy pro- gram of pre-conversion work. So there will be a lot of telephone activity around here during the coming months. We'll keep you posted from time to time as work progresses. N DDD is the most progressive step in tele- phony since dial service. We are looking forward to bringing you this new truly modern telephone service and we hope you're looking forward to having it. BELL Built, managed and owned by Canadians \ do if now! bank. And farmers can qualify for up to $15,000 with ten years to repay with a Farm Improvement Loan, So you see, there are a whole lot of very good reasons why you should have that work done around your home or place of business during the winter. Do it now! discounts and extended . payment plans, You can borrow up to $4,000 with up to ten years to repay, at low interest rates, with a government. sponsored NHA Home - Improvement Loan from your bank, If you're the owner of a small business, then you may take advantage of special Small Business Loans available at your Everybody benefits when winter work is increased For advice and assistance call your National Employment Office. The wise ones take advantage of winter. Skilled men are more readily available in the wintertime--ready to do your repalrs and renovations when you want them. Materials are in generous supply too, and your renovation budget will often go further In winter, thanks to off-secson > DIN-164D