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Port Perry Star, 22 Dec 1971, p. 5

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Honeydale Women's Inst. "Hold Monthly Meeting By Mabel Cawker The December meeting under the leadership of Mrs. C. DeYonge, convener of Historical research and Current Events was held in the Municipal Hall with a "fair attendance. ) The President, Mrs. Thos. Bell chaired the meeting and extended a warm friendly welcome to all. A special welcome was given to Bonnie Gerrow from Scugog Island. After the opening preliminaries were carried out, the Secy'y Mrs. Stan Ploughman read the correspondance and several items of business were dealt with. A motion was made to send- the usual amount of money and a Christmas gift for retarded children in Orillia; Arrangements were made to send Christmas cards to former members who have moved away. Miss Audrey Kent offered her services for the sending of cards. Baskets of cheer for the shut-ins will be distributed as usual. Committee - Mrs. Maxwell Bassant and Mrs. Fred Warren. A letter was read from the newly elected president of - WES PLUMBING - Central Ontario Area, Mrs. Irwin Maltby, regarding a luncheon Cloth Competition for the 75th Anniversary Year of the Federated Women's Institutes of On- tario, in 1972, which is also the 70th Anniversary of Central Ontario Area. The Luncheon Cloth must be - approximately 45' up to 54" square, and is to be made of cotton or -linen, - must be needlework (not painted) and the W. I. Crest (or crests) must appear on the cloth. Edge is optional - not to be judged. Any member may enter one cloth. The Luncheon Cloths will be judged at District level in May and the winning cloth to be forwarded to area sec'y -not later than July 1st. It is hoped members will support this project and ensure a successful anniversary year competition. We have many talented. members in Honeydale Branch. Come on girls! Let's see what you can do. Members entertained residents of the Community _ Nursing Home, Dec. 1st. A very warm thank you to Mrs. Lloyd Hunter for sharing her talents with the good folks at the home. Her music was much enjoyed and ---ap--- LANE HEATING - - - ELECTRIC PORT PERRY 985-2413 OFFICE -- RESIDENCE "held HERES be TAN SEEN ¢ A Ab 4 Suse preciated by both residents of the home and the W.I members. : May I remind the ladies who took part in the Senior "Ontario Fruit", - to please turn in your "recipe to Miss. Alice Dodd before 'Summary Day .- Jan, 11th. Since the meeting, a letter has been' received from Travelways Bus Co,, asking if members would be in- . terested in chartering a bus to the 'Ice Capades." in: Toronto between January 18th and January 30th; If enough people would like to take in the Ice Capades, Mrs, Bell will contact the Bus Co., and make arrangements. Anyone interested please call the president, Mrs. Thos." Bell, Ph. 985 - 2419, Mrs. C. DeYonge took charge of the entertainment. Roll call - *" a display of old keepsakes and the history of each," Many valued an- tiques were on display creating much interest and the history of same was given. Mrs. DeYonge commented on the motto - the serious part of the meeting - "Youth lives on hope - Old age on remem- brance." A sing song of Christmas Carols with Mrs. Geo. Samells at the piano livened up the meeting. Mrs, Harold -._. Honey and Mrs. Sam Cawker led the singers. To the tune of 'Jingle Bells" members circled the table. keeping time to the music and received a gift from Santa adding much to the enjoyment of the program, A very pleasant social hour followed with Madames C. DeYonge, R. Cornish} G. - ng Samells and A..Kent se refreshments. Appreciation is extended to all members 'who 'contributed to this splendid meeting. : The January meeting will - | be convened by Mrs. G. Shunk - theme - 'Canadian Industries" - Thursday, January 6th at 2 p.m. Visitors will -be cordially "welcomed under the Banner "For Home and Country." Members sympathize deeply with the Honey: 'family in their recent be. _reavement, We regret illness among our members and miss these ladies very much ,at our meetings. We heartily wish all a speedy recovery and hope to see you at our meetings in the New Year. ASHBURN NEWS The Christmas Musical is to be held in the church on Sunday evening, December -19th,-- with .a carol sing - beginning at 7:20 p.m. . Various groups will par- ticipate in an evening of music. Social hour will followin the church hall, Everyone is welcome to attend. The Ladies Bible Class "their Christmas meeting in the- church on Wednesday, December 8th in the form of a pot luck supper. About 22 ladies were in attendance. Following a delicious meal, the meeting progressed at 8:15, with the president, Mrs..R. Batten -in charge. The meeting opened with the carol '""The First Noel". The scripture reading was from Peter 4: 1- 11. Mrs. Batten's meditation was based on John 3: 16, followed by prayer, * The offering was received and dedicated. All joined in the singing of "Angles from the Realms of Glory. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. A few items of business were dealt with. Mrs. D. Ashton was in charge of the program, be. ginning with a carol sing. A reading by Mrs. Lynde. ~A solo by 'Mrs. Bill-Hamil.- ton, "Have You Ever Seen The. Star?" Two readings by Mrs. Ashton, "After glow" and "Somebody's Mother". Mrs. Jennie John- son, Glen Major, gave us a lovely Christmas message. The singing of "Beautiful Saviour" brought the meet- ing to a close followed b the Lord's prayer. An Old Tyme Christmas Concert will -be-held-in the Community Centre on Saturday, December 18th, at For a No.1 product and | Fast Delivery 'Service '= TRY A TANK OF OUR -~ | FURNACE or STOVE OIL Reesor Fuel & Lumber PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - 985-7951 Only Scorpion Stinger dares to say: Test the top 3 We mean test them ... really test them! See your Scorpion dealer now. 228 Are we atraid you ihiretamecnen Let the seat of your pants lell you more than mere words can-- about such Stinger exclusives «lor 72 as: = PRara-Rail Suspension =-Power- Thrust Clutch = Forward-Exlended Spindles = Wide "Slinger Stability" Stance. Take each of the three machines for a ride 0 See for yourself who's Number One! - Look out, Cat! Look out, Ski- Doo! The Big Red One is comin' thru! scorpion stinger MASTER FEEDS PORT PERRY --- 985-2131 ARTS SPORTS SALES ART PETROZZI - 985-2581 7:30 p.m. A visit from Santa _ at the close of the program. "Commerce Growth Savings Certificates. . | like to ge a gift that bk} x a PROCL A M) TION 1 would like to have for myself. 3 r J Pursuant To By-Law No. 1639 Passed by the Village Council in accordance with Section 379a, subsection (5a) and subsection (7) of the Municipal Act 2. HEREBY PROCLAIM Monday, Docember 27, 1971 A Ee . "Some people just don't 'You can cash them in anytime A PUBLIC HOLIDAY oka hney K dr nts ' i i r rowt vin rtificates Lj LJ FOR THE righ. So Sen! ave. ; make a good Chrsimesprsent ommerce row avi gq yr 3 e . VILLAGE OF PORT PERRY LE CE Ll pd nS GOD SAVE THE QUEEN TL Te, CANADIAN IMPERIAL . » Reeve: R. A. KENNY BANK OF COMMERCE

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