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Port Perry Star, 11 Jun 1980, p. 17

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by Mabel Cawker Nestleton Women's Institute The regular meeting of the Women's Institute was held in Nestleton Community Centre, Wed. afternoon June 4 at 1:30 p.m. with 13 members and three visitors present. The President Mrs. L. Malcolm chaired the meeting opening with the Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and a reading entitled "As we Sow". Convenor Mrs. G. Fish presented an "In Memor- iam" for a valued member Mrs. Ben (Henny) De Jong and one minutes silence was observed. A poem entitled God Bless You, New Canad- ians written by Mrs. Alice Beacock a past president was read by Mrs. L. Malcolm. A donation was voted to the Erland Lee Homestead Fund in her memory. Business Minutes, correspondence and the financial statement were read by Sec. Treasurer Mrs. M. Firlit. Appreciation was expressed to Mrs. D. Frew for preparing the programmes for the year. Five members attended Hampton W.I. meeting on Tuesday June 3 and report an enjoyable afternoon. Mrs. R. Davison reported re-bus trip to Lindsay Kawartha Theatre. = A Tweedsmuir History Committee was appointed as well as a committee to plan the 75th anniversary of *'Nestleton branch. Roll Call: Name ways by which the local library or museum could be improved. It was well ansered with many good ideas. A Book- mobile to take books to surr- ounding areas on a regular basis was one popular suggestion. A brief sing song livened up the meeting and is always enjoyed. An excellent programme was presented by Mrs. G. Fish, education and Cultural Activities convenor. The motto: Build castles in the air, then put foundations under them. An interesting paper re-the local library followed. She stated a service for the blind, talking books, is supplied also films and books with large print. we ETE ET TTT TE EET EE EEE EE TEE TTT TEE ORANGE PARADE In Oshawa SAT., JULY 5th 1:30 P.M. Starting at Rotary Park (Centre Street South) PORT PERRY LODGE NO. 3272 WILL PARTICIPATE. Mrs. F. Dayes favoured with a humorous reading "Good Morning" by Alice Beacock. A contest on scrambled words was won by Mrs. M. Fisher. After closing with O Canada and the Institute Grace, Mrs. F. Dayes and group served a delicious lunch. Mrs. H. McLaughlin voiced appreciation to those in charge of the interesting meeting, and the tasty refreshments. The next meeting will be held at the Nestleton Community Centre on July 3, 1:30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all. Caesarea Euchre Club Results of the Wednesday evening euchre are as follows. Pearl Day scoring, - 83. Ray McClean81, Low * Carol McMillen with a 44. A fine attendance at the euchre this past week and a game is scheduled for each Wed. night © throughout the summer. Try to attend. The Ladies auxiliary work very . hard to make these evenings entertaining and enjoyable and the kitty towards reno- vation is growing. Sympathy Sincere sympathy is extended from the commun- ity to Norm and Bernice Mairs and family in the loss of Bernice's mother, Mrs. Walter Kent of Sunridge who passed away Monday, June 2 after a lengthy illness. Social News During the past week Mr. and Mrs. John McKeown of Caledon East visited Uncle Bruce and Aunt Olive Heas- lip. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Averill of Cooperstown, New York, came to stay with Olive for a few days and visited Bruce in the Port Perry Nursing Home. Visitors at the Cawker farm, Scugog Point Road were: Mrs.Sarah Bragg and son Ken of Bowmanville, Mrs. Diane De Riccio and sons Rom and Chris, Scar- borough, and Mr. Ralph Cawker of Toronto. The Cawkers were dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Cawker and family on Wednesday evening and later called on Mr. and Mrs. Alan Cawker and family all of Oshawa. SHE mw ELT TT LL eT] "& AT aN » A TOES Ie PG 3 vv' 'a Nestleton United Church Due to cold, unseasonable weather a small attendance at the church service on Sunday morning. Rev. Victor Parsons spoke on God's Full Blessing Today, based on Holy Scriptures I Corinthians 12: 1-11, John 14:15-26. In the choir a trio sang, The Church in the Wildwood, accompanied by the organ- ist Mrs. L. Malcolm. Offer- ing was received by Messrs. Ralph Sadler and Norman Mairs. A joint Nestleton Sunday School and Church picnic was held at the Community Hall Centre after the service. Court Lady Snowbird 'L1930. Canadian Foresters "Twelve members of Court "Lady Snowbird L1930 met on Tuesday evening, June 3 at Crandell's Riverboat, Port Perry, for dinner and a meeting. A delicious meal was served and enjoyed by all present. Over tea and coffee a very informal meet- ing was 'held. Marg. Lee received a phone call from Scugog Community Care requesting that we take over the Meals on Wheels for Cartwright. After a short discussion it was decided to try it for the summer months. It was generally felt that if we could manage to handle it through the summer with holidays, and children out of school it should be easy in fall and winter months. Helen Rob- inson will set up a schedule as soon as she finds out all the particulars. Two dozen more bowls have been purchased for the hall. This time we are making them, as the bowls seem to disappear. If any- one has taken bowls home with leftovers, we would appreciate having them returned. Also, there is one large cooking pot missing. The Forester Spoons have arrived. We have Centennial spoons and the regular Canadian Forester spoons. If anyone wishes to have one for their spoon collection contact Marg. Lee for prices. It was decided to raise the wages of the non forester people assisting at weddings, banquets, etc. The regular helpers will have first choice before others are asked. Instead of purchasing a gift for the most improved boy or girl in grade 8 a decision was made to present them with a $10.00 cheque. This will be pre- sented at their graduation dinner. The wedding on June 28 was discussed. Tables will be set up on Friday if the hall is available. Members discussed buy- ing more dishes to make up our place settings to 150. Gravy boats are also needed. Possibly within the next two weeks a car load of members will spend a day in Toronto looking around. A thank you note was received from the Judson family for flowers and 'a cancer donation given in memory of the late Mr. H. Judson. The next meeting will be PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 11, 1980 -- 17 Nestleton and area news held on Monday September 8 at the Nest]gton Community Centre if the hall is avail- able. The Secretary, Carol Doyle will have a bulletin out in late August to remind members re-meeting. Also inviting our old members to attend the meetings as well. Trust everyone will have a sage and enjoyable summer holiday, and we'll meet again in September. Nestleton Presbyterian Church Sunday June 8 a small attendance due to lack of co-operation on the part of the weatherman. Rev. Fred Swann continued his series on the Acts of the Apostles reading from Chapter 2: 1-21 in which Peter explained the wonder of the diverse lan- guages used by the gathering at the feast of the Pentecost. Mrs. Shirley Scott was organist for the service. Congratulations We are pleased to report that Gordon Barrabell of Caesarea, a senior student at Cartwright High School is going to Germany for the two summer months, a working trip and studying the German language as well. while there. Gordon is the son of Mrs. Eva Barrabell. Well done Gordon. DEBENTURES GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS 1 Year Annual 2 Year Annual 3 Year Annual 4 Year Annual 5 Year Annual 11%% 11%4% 11%% RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 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