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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-01-13, Page 7t ant abbanrt4Titnr5. areaSsese YEARN REPORTS HEARO AT MERINO WINGIIAM, ONTARIO). WEHNE$RA*1.44NIVAllitY 16, 1460 FOROWIGH ' Mrs, L. Vannan Conducts Election Fordwich Intesmedlates defeated. Drayton 6.3 in a game played on Wednesday night in the local ar- ena. On Friday night they defeat- ed Alma 64, The many Weals. of Miss Doris. Carswell will be sorry to hear that she underwent an operation last week in the Palmerston Hospital. Her sister, Miss Karen Carswell, is still confined to the hospital after an appendix operation a few days earlier. We wish the girls a, speedy return home. Miss. Elizabeth Patteasan left last week from, Melton to. return to Vancouver, 33,C, after spending two weeks with her mother, Mee. Pearl Patterson. Mr, Harry Sansom returned home Saturday after visiting with relatives in Toronto for the past two weeks. Mrs. Jennie IVOcGInnes of Brus- sels is spending several days at the home of Mr. and, Mrs. Jack Bolt. BE'LGRAVE--The first regular Meeting of the New Year of tile Woman's Missionary Society and the Woman's Associattert was held the Kr= Halted Church on Wednesday afternoon. Mrseaseelle Bolt was in charge of the W.A, meetingand opened it with a Meditation on "What Makes a Happy New Year", and a poem, 'Ter minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Jack Taylor and the treasurer, Mrs. J. M Ceul- tes gave the financial report show- lag a balance on hand of $1,187.81. BELC411,A.Vreatrhe first meeting of the New Year and also the annual Meeting of the Ladies! Guild -of Trinity Anglican Cburph was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. gins. The president, Mrs. Clark Joanston,swas.. in charge and °pan- ed the meeting with a. hymn, pray.. er and the Lord's -prayer in unison. Mrs. Alec Netliery read the lolls ture lesson. The ,minutes were -read by the secretary, Mrs, Riche aandProcter and the treasurer's ree port by Mrs, Cooper Nethery, Robert liig^ The group decided to make the sunflowers again this year. It was announced that the church annual meeting would -tie held on Janu- ary 26, commencing with a pot- luck dinner at 12.30 pan., with the South Village group of the W.A. to set up the tables. Mrs. Clifford Kogan reported for the manse committee, and there is consider. able work to be done there, Mrs, Earl Anderson Installed the newly appointed officers for the W.A, and for the VV.M.S. Mrs, Walter Scott was in charge of the W.M.S. meeting and opened it with a hymn, prayer and a Poem, "Bless this Year". • Minutes were read by Mrs. Wil- liard Armstrong, treasurer's re- port by Mrs. George Martin and the gift fund by Mrs. Jack Ander- son. Several cards of thanks were read for the Christmas boxes given out at •that time. Mrs, Scott expressed thanks to the past offic- ers and welcomed the new ones. A card of thanks was read for the hale sent to Enelda, Alberta. Quilt, blocks are to be made to finish the two quilts started. Mrs. Lawrence Vannan conduct- ed the election of officers as fol- lows:. Honorary president, MM. F. Meetly; president, Mrs. Clare Van Camp; first vice-president, Mrs. Alec Nethery; secretary, Mrs. Richard Procter; treasurer, Mrs, Cooper Nethery; pianist, Mrs. Mel Bradburn; visiting committee, Mrs. Cora McGill and Mrs, Richard Procter; quilt committee, Mrs. David Armstrong and Mrs. Robert Higgins; program committee, Mrs. Mel Bradburn and Mrs, Lawrences Vannan. The meeting closed with prayer, and grace was sung and lunch was served by the hostess. TO VISIT IN WINGHAM—Donald G. Newman, son of Envoy and Mrs. G. Stanley Newman, will be in Wingham on January 26, when he will appear with (the King's Men at the Baptist Church. He is pianist and leader of the group as well as arranger. Mr.- Newman la seen here with his wife and daughter, Dawn Elizabeth. APPOINTMENTS MAD. AT MORRIS INAUGURAL WHITECHURCH The group led by Mrs. Carl Procter was in charge of the pro- gram, the theme being, "We Are All Brothers". It'veas opened with a hymn. Mrs. Procter read the Scripture and Mrs. Stanley Cook led in prayer. The study on. Africa was held with discussion on their Mrs. Scott reviewed the allo- cation and stated that any surplus would go to a project, one 'being, The Women's Training Centre in North Rhodesia. The meeting closed with the benediction. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raithby of Auburn visited on Monday at the home of Mr. John Craig and with Mrs. Craig ,and Mr, and Mrs, Robert Hall, Wingham, Mn and Mrs, Alexander Inglis Visited on Sunday, at the home of his brother, Mr. John Inglis of Fordwich, Mr. and Mrs. Percy' Vincent of Auburn spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. James Falconer. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Slesser and chilcirea of Glamis visited on Sun- day with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. • 4farry Cook., eteesse Mr, liarata r ie spent the eiteek•end at the home of their daughtete Mrs. Richard Deacon bt Etera, .Mr. and Mrs.-EdWarcl Nicholson and. Colleen of Thamesville spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchison and with Goderich relatives. Mr. and Mrs: Lloyd Whytock and children visited on Sunday at the home of his brother, Mr. Everett Whytock of nolyrood. Shortreed -Duncan— That the Nert 0 North Huron Plowmen's Associa- tion be given a grant of 50 for 1959. Duncan - Wilkinson— That . we concur with the petition of the council of the village of ' Brussels tot tave a retail licersoi'aetepro anal brewers' warehouse in the village of Brussels. Procter -Durican— That By-law No. 1, 1960, appointing township of- ficials, gradermen, truck 'drivers and weed inspector be passed as read the first, second and third times, Wilkinson - Shortreed-- That la- bor be paid $1.00 per hour. Procter- vviatinson— That we give the Belgrave go-operative As- sociation permissiori to erect a pet- roleum bulk storage depot on the property -St the rear of the mill. The citizenship meeting of the Belgrave Women's. Institute will be held 'in the community centee on Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs. J. M. Coultes 'as convener. The roll call will be answered with, how I can show my appreciation of a being a canadian. Highlights of the A.C.W.W. will .be given by Mrs, Norman Keating. Mr. •and Mrs. Ross Robinson of Lucknow visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cook. Mr, and Mrs. Fleming Johnston and family, Bluevale, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston and family. Mr, Orval Taylor called on Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston at Blyth one' day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Corey de Vries, Leanard and Cora of Goderich vis- ited 'on Saturday with Mrs. Cora McGill. Mr. Ray White Is a patient in the Wingham General. Hospital. Quite a number of people from this community are confined to their homes with nalmps, chicken pox and whooping cough. Mrs. Ross Doig and Mrs. Earl Moore, accompanied ,by Mrs. Wil- liam McCann, Zone Commander of Zone 12, went to Hensall one night last week where they attended the double installation service ,of Hen- sail Legion and Ladies' Auxiliary. The installation team from the Exeter Branch eonducted the cere- mony. Mr, and Mrs. Roydena Devitt spent one day last week in Kitch- ener. Mrs, W. F, Gollop of Stayner is spending two weeks at -the home of Mr. and Mrs. John, Inglis. Mrs. Emma Williamson and Mrs! Nina Armstrong were guests Sat- urday at the home of Mr. Anson Galbraith near Gorrie, Mr. Jim Patterson received a dislocated shoulder at the hockey game on Friday night. On Sat- urday morning ,he was taken to Lis-towel Hospital where Dr. Forde and Dr. •Conners reset the shoul- der, Recent visitors at the home of, Mr. and Mrs. John Craig were Mr. and Mrs. Alan Castle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot, Craig, Mr, and Mrs. Bert Summerhayes, all of Toronto, Mr. -and Mrs. R. J. Jacklin, Den, Leonard and Glen of Jamestown, kr. and Mrs. Ken Jacklin, Mr. and Mre. Eric O'Con- nell of Kitchener and Mr. and Mrs. .Leslie Jacklin of Wing,ham. Mr. Ian pittpncareigh of London spenteots the week-end with his par- Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Septa 'epee.. Han nie•Winkel) Who Were married on Saturday In the Fordwidh 'United Church. .The .Midget :hockey team won Friday ,nigha •at a game played in the local '-arena against Belmore, the score .being 5s2. Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie were Sunday visitors With Mr. •and Mrs. Carl Stewart in Lieiowel. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce 'Ament -and Joey of Gowrinetovan visited Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. William McCann. Birth CAMPBELL—Bill-:,.and Rosemary Campbell, (nee • Sotheran) of Downsview, Ontario, are happy to announce the birth of their son, James 0"rosby Neil, on Jan. 7th, 1960, at the North Western Hospital, Toronto, A. E. Buckton, left on Thursday for her home at Hazeldine, Alta. Those from a distance who, attended the faneral of the late Mrs. George Naylor ton Wednesday last were Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Horley of Sainiat; and his sister, Mrs. Hazard of Wallaceburg, Mrs. Frank Hooey of Beecher, and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Harley ,of Wallaceburg, Mr, and Mrs. Scott Robinson of London, and Mrs. Douglas Williams of London, as relatives from Goderich and Wing- ham. The pallbearers were Bert Thompson, Ernest Snowden, Mark Armstrong, Clarence Chamney and Mason. and Calvin Robinson. Mr. Gilbert Beecroft has been laid tip .during the past Week with - an attack oe pleurisy. Mrs, Willis of 'Clinton, purchased the pipe organ in the Presbyterian' Church and it was taken to Clin- ton on Thursday last. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Stockill and baby Harold, who spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morrison, left on 'Saturday for their home at Blind River. Mr, R, H. Thompson left on Thursday to spend the winter months at the home of his brother, Mr. Norman Thompson, Wingham. W.A. ENTERTAINS AT NEW YEAR'S PARTY BELOW KNOX WMS MEETS AT DUNBAR HOME wain as the committee to See about same. The' correspondence was read and several 'ladies ten- dered thanks to the W.A. Minnie McElWaIp sang a solo, "It It; No Secret". The reports of the various officers were read and adopted. A donation of money was, voted to the stewards, Mrs. Wil- aiam Wilson. gave a reading, "Five Thoughts fot the New Year". The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer. A social half hear followed with Mrs. C. Sobhern and Mrt N, Hol- land in -charge. Lunch was served by members .cif the W.A. FORD WICH —The Woman's As- sociation of the Fordwich 'United Church entertained. the ladica • of the congregatioh at a New Year's party at the regular meeting held in the Sun-day School room. Fifty ladies Were present. Mr.' and Mrs. Mitchell Elliott and family of Ansa' Craig visited on Sunday with• his mother, Mrs. Gordon Elliott, and Mrs. Elliott accompanied theha home to spend this week at Ailsa Mr. and Mrs, Dick Vander-Meer and their oldest son, ,Homey, of Kinloes, went with Mr. Charles Tiffin to Owen Sound on Monday, • where they consulted with a spec- ialist about Homey's ear condition. When living at Owen Sound a few years ago, Homey had an operation for mastoid, and trouble started again during the past few weeks, Mr, hnd • Mrs. Jack McIntyre The president, Mrs. Glen Johns- Mrs. Visited on Sunday With Mr. arid ton, and secretary, Mrs. William Cecil Falconer and they and Mrs. Falconer visited with their Campbell, presided and opened the meeting with a New Year's thought parents, Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Purdon of Lucknow, a hymn and the Lord's prayer, Mrs. SeVeral of the -pupils of S.S. No. 10 Kinloss, have beet laid up with Measles during the past week. Mrs. Brian Boothman, Who visit- ed here for the past few weeks With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. -Gardner read the Scripture and comments, Minutes were read and 'approved. It was decided to buy new goWns for' 'the -choir with Mrs. George Richards and Miss Minnie WEI- aseaasesseee PRIZE evilealieRS—Members of the Junin sports- men's Association were presentee) with mazes and badges on completion of their hunter safety course, by officials of the Department of Lands and Forests on Monday of this week. Winning two honour,;, was Wayne Oaellek, shown in the upper picture as be was presented with a trophy by Ed. Meadow% chief conservation rawer with tee esepasse.ent. Sehond from top Mr, Meadows presents the Second- prize to Dick Scott and lit the next photo Charles ("engrain receives the third prize cash award. The lower' photo shows E, la Dryer, chief forester, pre- senting Jack Cameron with hi:; badge. /Fourteen other boys also received their 'badges.--A-T photos Young People Meet At United Church BELGRAVE—The first meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Mrs. Joseph Dunbar on Thursday afternoon, with a good 'attendance. Mrs. Dunbar presided and opened the meeting with prayer, -A hymn. was sung. Mrs. Cather- ine Bieman read the Scripture lesson front St. Luke's gospel and Mrs. Alan Dunbar led in prayer. Mrs. 0. G. Anderson gave the minutes of the Decembea meeting and a full report of the activities of the society for 1959, The treasur- er, Mrs. V. Youngblut, gave 'the year's financial statement. The- Offering was taken, the roll called and the sick visits reported. Mrs. Anderson -introduced the new study book for 1960, "The Way in 'Africa", and gave a summary of each theater. A message from the moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Dr. Alexander Nimmo, Was read aind "A New Year's Mes- sage" was also given by Mrs, AridersOn. This Was folloeved with the Glad Tidings prayer by Mrs. Edgar. Wightinan, A hymn was sung and the meet- leg caved with prayer. The hostess served lunch and a social. time enjoyed, Weekly Euchre BEI.4GRAVE—IVIrs. Ted Fear and Harold Vincent Were the high prize winners' at the regular weeks ly euchre patty held in the com- alerfaity eelitte St1 Wearies-day :even- ing. There Were five tables in OW and the consolation prise winners were Mrs. C, R, 'Coultes and lierson . the offering and the hymn, "I Would Ile True" wee :sung. Murray Scott was in charge of the business, when the minutes were read by Marie Coultes, in the abeence ref Lorna Bolt. The trea- surer's repent was by Cameron Robinson. lalansto hold a skating party in the near future were dis- cussed. Miss Ruth Procter led a discus- sion on the topic, "Comic Sense". Janet Beecroft arid Gary Rea.vie led in recreation, and the meeting closed, Club 20 Meets RELG'RAVE---Mr. and Mrs, Ale bert Biemati welcomed the mem- bers of Club 20 to .their borne on Tuesday evening, when -a pleasant time was spent playing progressive euchre. High ariees were won by Mrs, Clifton Walsh Sala George John-. stmt. Consolation pritea Went to Mrs, .1, tt, Coultes and Rebett Grasby. A lunch was served. BELGRAVE The regular meet ing of the Belgrave Ili C young people'e group was bead nn Sunday evening in Knox "(hated Church -and Was teemed with a simaeorr led by iaaren Anderson. Wayne Pletch gave the call to worship. This was followed hy the hymn. "Fairest Lord items". Karen An- derson read the Scripture leeenn followed by prayer by Marie Coul- ter. Cameron Robinson took up read. This was a total of 210 leee books read than last year. Marl Anderson was chairman for the election of officers as follows: Members of the board are Alex Mellutney, Miss Stella Nethery, Mrs. George Miehie, Mrs. Harold Vincent, Mrs. Earl Anderson, Mrs. Riehard. Procter, and C. R. Coul- ter, A lunch of sandwiches and rookies was served, Less Books Read Than Last Year BELGRAVE—The annual meet- ing of the Belgrave library hoard was -held on Friday evening in the -community centre. C. R, Coulter was ehairniall. Miss Karen And- erson sang a solo -accompanied by Mrs. George Michie. An interest- ing foatitre of the program was when R. Fe McKinney of Wingham • -ellovsed slides of hia trip -to Europe. Mrs. Harold Vincent expressed. 'thanks to Mr. McKinney , The minutes of the laet trieetiag were road by George Johnston, who also gave the financial state. /tent, 'allowing a balance on bead of e68,26, Mts. Lawrence Vannan, librarian, gave her report, stating that there was a membership of•Ba- -adults Mid 39 juveniles. She said there had been 817 juvenile hooks, 946 -adult fiction and 110 non-fiction books otion oil aloadity bight When they ViSited the club to present awards to ,junior nitentliers, Shottet making the presentation, left, is Ab Nethery, presi- dent of the organitatiettea-Advaliee-Tirklea Photo The Morris Township Council met in the township hall on Jan. 4th with all the members present. The -following signed the 'deblara- tion of office: 'Reeve, Bailie Par- rott; Council, Walter Shortreed, Ross Duncan, Stewart Procter, Gordon Wilkinson. Rev. Mr. Green of Brussels opened the meeting with a devotional period and he was thanked on behalf of the coun- cil by Bailie Parrott and Walter 'Shortreed. The minutes of the last -meeting were read and adopted on motion of Stewart Procter and -Gordon Wilkinson. Shortreed - Duncan— That the road accounts as presented be paid. Procter -Wilkinson— That the general accounts as presented be paid. Duncan -Shortreed— That we give permission to the town of Seaforth to issue , debentures for the erection of the" addition to the Seaforth District, High School. Wilkinson - Procter— That we notify N. E. Neilans that we are going ahead with building the Bodrain bridge, and that R. W. Dawson be Tared to act as con- suiting engineer. Shottreed - Procter--- That By- law No. 2, 1960, setting a limit of ten tons on all Morris Township bridges be passed as read a first, second and third times. Duncan - Wilkinson-- That the council adjourn to meet again on Feb. 1st at 1 p.m. The following accounts were paid: Town of Clinton, debentures on 'high school, $134.38; Ontario Good Roads Assoc,, fee, $15.00; Municipal World, subscriptions, $27.00; relief account, $72.07; .Ba- ker's Convalescent Home, $185.50; 13Iyth. Telephone, tolls, $6.90; L. E, Cardiff, grant to Plowmen's •As- ace., $25.00. The following appointments were made under By-law No. 1, 1960: Clerk, George Martin; treasurer, Nelson -Higgins; poundkeepers, Carl Johnston, Stewart aVIeLennan, Frank Shaw Robert McMurray, John BovernanaStanley Hopper, Re- 'bert Yalta Mervyn, Pipe, Robert Grasby, William ItIcCutcheon, Br nest Miehie, Robert Bird, Bernard Craig, Ross McCall, John Nesbitt, George .McArthur. Livestock valuators, Bert Oar- hiss, Thomas Miller; fenceviewers, northwest, Harold' Procter, Milo daseniore, Bed Hastings; north, teat.. James Mair, Wit-tiara Peacock, Pt-arils Sellers; south-west, James Wilson, Bruce Smith, James Phe. Ian; south-east, Clarence Martin, James Ratvey MeCuteheon; weed inspector, Gordon Nielleleont graderrnen, Joseph Smith, Melville Craig; truck 'driver, Clarence White. Bailie Parrott, ItteV6 George 0. Martin, Clerk 110N()BARY MEMBERSHIP—Ed. Meath/we, tared ta, Pnestet, of the Oenarttiaent of Lathis and Poe- este, Beepelers were presented With hanariery Mere- isership cards let the Wingliona Sportsmen's Assoni, t.N 46 .,-.•,4,,•a,..14•414 . 4461,:in 441