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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-02-24, Page 7Juniors Hold Skating Party GORRIE—The Junior Farmers and•Junior Institute held a glutting, party in the Garde arena Off Thee- day evening with North Huron. and Seaforth Junior Partners as guests, This was followed btF a„ short but exciting broornball game. efftshiriaaitVW"daFI"eiVeatethe' community hall and a dance was held.. There was a good attendance and, a good time was had by all. JAPANESE AND DUTCH MENUS DISCUSSED FORDWIOR—Mrs. Crosby Spin- bran was hostess for the I"ordwieh Women's.. Institute, which Was 'held in the community hall, Mrs. /sa- wn DemerlIng, president, was iii charge. m , Mrs.' George Ashton read the Scripture and gave, comments. The mottca, "A good citizen Is not con- tent. to 'just sit but finds his 'Place in any community", was given by Miss Minnie McEtwain. A vote was taken to send 10c per ,member to the Adelaide Heedless home at St. George. An invitation was accepted to attend a lamp shade course on March and. A de- legate was -named to attend the P.R.R. conference to be held in Guelph. The roll call. was answered by giving racial origin and how to be good citizens. The annual eoncert will be held April 1st. Win at Euchre OWL Weekly Euchre FORIT)WICH—Thitteen tables of progressive euchre were in play at the community hall here. `Chosei in charge of this week's party were Mts. Harvey Denny, Mrs. Carl Sheerneker and Mr. anti Ml's. Leon. Schneider. High scorers Were Miss,. Minnie McElwain and Wally (libsOti; eons sviation, Mrs, WM. Dewar and Aus- tinStinson; special prize, Mrs. An. son nernerling. iliarn. <latent's, Borho was in 'Marge of the regular enetirr party at Sacred Heart: (amen last Tues- day evening, wind' was sponsored by the Catholic Wemr'n's Leanne. There Were thirteen table] in. play. Mrs. Beth Campbell won the first prize for the ladles and Fred Porter was high for the men. Miss' Mary Hehn won the draw prize. Delegates from the 32 pastors' charges of the United •Chureh oT Canada in Huron. met Thursday for the regular meeting of Huror Presbytery at James St, Unite( Church in Exeter. The chairman Dr. James Semple of Egmondville presided, 'Rev. 'P. J. Pitt of Varue. opened the sessions with a. period of 'worship. Notification was received of the applications of 13 ministers of other denominations seeking 'ad- mission to the ordained ministry of the United Church of Canada. Mrs. Mien MeTaggart of Mon- erieff, president Cif the Huron Pres bytery Woman's Association, out- lined the activities and. work of the women of the „dwelt.. W.A., • . s groups hi the Presbytery raiser $53,321 in 1959 for such purposes as parsonage upkeep, youth work, overseas relief, and sponsoring television. programs. Mrs. William Montle, 'Myth, president of the Huron Presbyterial of the Women's Missionary Society reported $24,- 999 raised by Auxiliaries and groups in the Presbytery, Mater- ials sent to the Overseas • Relief depot in Toronto included 9,816 pounds of clothing, 75 quilts and 36 'complete layettes. In addition 25 bales of clothing were sent, to Indian Residential Schools. Seed Fair to Be Held Next Week Dr. C. -Graham, Deputy Min- ister of Agriculture, Toronto, will officially open the Middlesex Seed Fair being held at London March 1 to b. The program' will include other key streakers, Dr. 'Chas, Ro- gers, Woosten.Ohie and Dr. D. N. Huntley, Field Husbandry Depart- ment, 0.AC„ Guelph. The Canadian Opera "Company is ISreSenting' "The Merry 'Wives Of Win-debt", the newest additiOe to its repertory, on Friday, March, 11 at the 'Wingham District High Scheel auditorium, This second tour to Ontario, the 14faritirries, arid Newfoundland has been made possible through a gen- otitis grant from the Canada CO1111- ell, and the performance here is sponsored by the Lions Club. The. Company brings to Wing- ham ninny of Canada's .outstanding 'Operatic singers, including jan Rubes, Pattleia Snell, Sheila Piere, ey, Andrew NriteMillart had many more, assembled to form one of the most talented' caste 'twee to tour Canada. Pictured above are •VTalstaff, Meg Page and Alice Ford "in the opera. avri;on,r, 1(7iingbarn 21bbantr.Titurs ONTARIO, WEI)NE $DAY, Arnimmutx 54, illG0 — ("ORME ROO MEETIN6 TO Announce Schedule • For Gorrie Team Miss Verdella Metcalfe and Miss Lois Mactemn of Guelph, and Mr. Ken Metcalfe of Paisley Visited Mee B. Potter on Sunday, Mr, and Mrs, Fred Hyndman were recent visitors With Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dowdell and Mrs, John Hyrilinan, Toronto, Mrs. Albert Dustow spent fast weekend with Mr, and Mrs. Wood- row Duetow of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Sam "PiMM, Miss Emma Wahl, and Mr, William Beyer of Listowel visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koch on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Allan HyruImen and Clark, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cass Thompson, Harris- ton. Mrs. Wilmer Cooper, Aihen and. Caroline of Kincardine spent a day recently with the former's mother, Mrs. J. Metcalfe. Mr and Mrs, Charles Warwick, Brussels spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Petrie. Mr. and Mrs, Fred I-Tyndrnan were dinner guests of Mr, and Mrs, David Hicks of riarriston on Sunday. Mies Evelyn Ann Stephens spent the .week-end with Miss Sandra Chamney of Beigrave. Mr. and Mrs, James Edwards visited Mr. and Mrs. Les. David- son, Listowd on Sunday, Ma Justin Will returned home from Wingharn Hospital on Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs, Roy alowdY, Mr. and Mrs. Harry 'Gowely called on Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Abraham, Be!more, on Sunday evening. Mr. Earl Halliday of Kitchener was taken to K-W Hospital, follow- ing a heart attack, Mrs, Melvin Omand and family of Con, 4, Maryborough Twp.„ spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coulter. Best wishes go to Mr, Thomas Dougles,. who marked his 86th birthday, on Monday. • The annual meeting of the Gorrie Women's Institute will be held at 'the home of Mrs. Norman Wade on Tuesday evening, March 1st at 8,30 p.m. Reports of standing committees will be heard. Roll Gall "A written suggestion for next year's program", Mr. Alexander Graham was in Walkerton on Wednesday attend- ing the "School for Money Lend- ers"' held there. , Mrs. 'Kenneth Hastie *and Miss Marie and Mrs, W. C. King spent Sunday and Monday in London. Mrs. Beliw„Gegay.aseavasataken to- Ilaimerstort Hospital last Wednes- day. Last reports were that she was resting comfortably, Miss Myrtle Short is ,also a patient in the Wingham Hospital. Mr. Roy Strong has purchased GURRIEessA meeting to organize for the Red Crow" campaign in March was held at 4 the home of Mr. and Mrs, Leonard Ruttun on Tuesday evening. The following canvassers were appointed: Boundary North, Robert Hisrk- nesa, Leonard Metcalfe; Con. 17, Jack 'Ferguson, Allan White; Con, 15, Edgar Dane, Stanley Hayes; 'Con. 13, Wesley Underwood, lalnYd Jacques; Con. 11, William Bennett, Oliver "Stewart; Con. 9, John Strong, Charles Black; Con, 7, De- Witt Adams, Roy Strong; Con 4, Morley Johnston, Bill Thornton: Con. 2, Clarence McCallum, Hugh Doig. Wallace Boundary, Ben Gibson, William Smith; Howiek and Grey Boundary,' Mrs. Paul Adams, Mrs, Tyndall Nrelaereher; Howick and Turnberry Boundary, Carl Fiteh, Fred Doubledee; Wroxeter, Andy Gibson, George Galbraith; Wrox- eter south, George Gibson, Gordon Greigs Gorrie south east, John Dinsmore; Cords south west, Wil- liam Dane, Jack Cathers; Comae north east, Gordan Underwood, Lyle Watson; Gorrie north west, Burns Stewart. the former Fred Taylor residence in the village, Jack King was borne from Tor- onto for the week-end. Bob Black of Port Credit spent the week-end at the parental home, In spite of bad roads and stormy weather on Friday night a good number turned out for the euchre and crokinole party sponsored by the Evening Auxiliary of the Angli- can Church, Eleven tables of euchre were in play, Having bigha est scores were Mrs, Fred Hynd- man and Rev. E. C, Attwell, Low was Nelson Derscht, and Mrs. Mabel Stewart received the lucky Mr. and Mrs. Everett Penning- ton, Kenneth, Lynne and Diane Spent Sunday with Mrs. Frances Strong and Roy, Visitors at the same home on Monday were Mr. Carl Pennington, Roy and Ray of Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. Don Leader, Donna, Rickie and Diane of Lucknow visited with Mr, and Mrs. Bower Farrish on Sunday. Mrs. Gordon Brown of Beams- villa is spending. this week "with her mother, Mrs. Robert Graham. ,Mrs. WmasCampb.ell apeneeldea Week with Mrs: •Grabain, Whose 'condition shows no improvement. The Friendly Fours will meet ht the home of Mrs, Norman Carson, on Thursday, February 26, at 8.15 p.m. '0033.11a- --The Intermediates will play with Teviotclale in the round robin series, The fallowing is Gor- rie's schedule: Friday, Feb. 26, in Belmore. - °cirri° with Clifford; Monday, l"eb, 29, in .Harristort-Gorrie with 'rev- iotclale; Thursday, March 3, in Clifford .- Gorrie with Clifford; Saturday, °March 5, in .Belmore— Corrie with Teviotdale. MRS, PLANT TELLS OF ST, PAUL'S LIFE -GORRIE—aare. Mabel Cilkineon welcomed members of St. -Stephen's Woman's. Auxiliary at her home on ThUrsday afternoon for their Feb- ruary meeting, Fifteen ladles attended, The vice president, Mrs. Harry King presided,. in the ab- sence of the president,. The meet- ing opened with prayer. Mrs. Gordon • Underwood read the 'Scripture, Mrs. Bertha Plant read a paper on the life of .Paul, telling of his conversion, his mis- sionary journey and his sufferings for preaching. the Christian faith, and of the 15 Epistles he wrote, which we find in the New Testa- ment. • The Chapter from the study book "Which Way, Young Africa",, was taken by Mrs, Harry King. It dealt with the confusion in which the young African finds himself in snaking a choice between the old and the new customs, The roll call was answered by telling something learned about Africa. The World Day of Prayer ser- vice will be held in the Anglican Church on Friday, March 4th at 3 p.m, Plans were completed and committees named for the St. Patrick's bazaar and hot dinner to be held the Saturday before St. Patrieks Day.. The meeting was closed with prayer and the hostess served lunch. Take Prizes at Curling Bonspiel GORRIEss-At the Fordwieli bon- spiel last week a srink comprising Lionel Johnston, Norman .Carson, Wes Gallaway and DeWitt Adams was first. Second was Earl King's ainiansatneaa.roldaaaariess Nen, Haatie: and Bob- Hestia.. 'The latter rink was second at a bonsiel at Pal- merston, •Gorrie curlers will 'hold a bon- spiel in the Wingham rink on Wednesday, February' 24th. To Send Gowns' For Renovation •CORRIE—Mrs, W. C. king was hostess to the Woman's Association of the Connie United Church on Thursday afternoon, Mrs, W, W, Strong was leader for the Eastern Willing Workers prevent: Mrs. Wesley Trinanle read the Scripture and Mrs. T. L. McInnes offered prayer, ,Mrs. W. W. Strong gave a PaPar, "Some Secrets of Happiness",say* ing that we should always dis- tinguish. 'between happiness and pleasure. Abiding happiness is one tiling and fleeting pleasure la an- other, Mrs. Glad Edgar, vice-president, conducted the business. A com- mittee was appointed to forward the old choir gowna 'to a firm in Montreal where they will 'be reno- vated and then sent where heeded. Mrs ,C. Michel gave the paean-Mgt: report. Morley Bell, Mrs. John Stroh Mrs. week attending the municipal con-Archie Irwin and Mrs. C. Black, volition held hi the King Edwina. served lunch, Hotel. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. on Monday and Tuesday of last • Mr, and Vire. Wellington Har- • grave and family visited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Earl Hallman near Lislowel. Supper guests on Saturday eve- ning with Mr. and Mrs. Mel Allen were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson, Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Strong and family and Mr. and Mrs. Mart King and family. Mr. and Mrs, Mae Corbett and children of London spent 'the week- aendewrth Mrs. Ed Mattnewa. Garnard King spent a few slays last week with relatives in Owen Sound. Mr. Bruce Wellace or Hamilton visited one day last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aitcheson Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Campbell and little anti of Toronto visited a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Sotheran. Mrs, Nellie Gamble returned home last week after visiting the past two weeks with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harris, at. Brownsville. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Baylor at- tended the wedding of the form- er's niece, Miss Yvonne Charles. in Listowel on Saturday. Mr. Ian Pittendreigh of London was -a week-end visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Pit- tendreigh. Quite a tinn14,,t freer here at- tended the opezette. Mikado" held in Liatowel High School no Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of lant week. Mr''. and Mrs. George Bolander and baby son of London are spend- ing is week with Mrs. Dora Ridley, Mrs. William Craig is spending two weeks With her daughter, Mrs. Alan Castleand Mr. 'Castle'in To-Ala ronto, Mise Bonnie nt Toronto Mrs, Harold Doig gave a talk on "Symbols of Government". She visited all last week with het par- said we 'mist improve eonditiong ht ents. Mr. and Mrs. John Inglis. our community. Physically, relig- iously. She explained the coat of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn and arms of 'Ontario and those of all Leaf 'was chosen during The 'Maple family moven their household be-the other prewinees. 18:12, when it was used ttaoae.twuraii., longings to their new home in Or-Leaf 'Ilia last week. of ouflage tonics of the Soldiers. Mrs. "Gossett 'Winkel told of tak- ing the oath of ailegianee to Can- ada and Mrs. William Kato told of oriental laws of allegiance And ad- niittan'ce 'to Canada, She also de- Monsteitted a typical Japanese meal and Mrs. Winkel told what; a typical buteh, Christmas dinner was like. 'rite trieetiag closed and a social hour was spent and lunch served1 by Mrs. Crosby Sotheran, Mrs. Fred Harnhly, Mrs, Roydeil Devitt, Mrs. Harry Bag and Mrs. Lyle Siztrinia. Churches Gain 115 Members In Huron Presbytery Last Year Statistics presented by the net' Blyth shoVve'd 652 members re -etary, Rev. R, Evan NteLagan o. 3eiVOC1 during the year for a. net rain .in meinnership 'of 115, • Marie; raised by the churches for all pur seises showed an inereatie of al Most 10 per rent for It total o 1513,798. This includes $71,646 fo he Missionary and Maintenance Fund, an increase of two per cent over the previous year. Announcement wet made of $2,- 347 received and disbursed by th. Capital Funds Finance Committe, since its organization last No ember. The projects supported in his Fund include the establish slant of a Christian Centre nea, She campus', of, the. University al WeiteriMSn+,SHV;nflte'tfSefnao-ring rt - television programs, the expansiot of -Goderich Summer Camp, the creation of funds to subsidizt housing for retired ministers and grant bursaries to students for the ministry. E. Livermore, Q.V., or London, chairman of the board of directors of the 'University Christian Centre spoke to the delegates concerning progress for establishment of this centre on the former Hunt Clnl property in north London. Pos session of the property is expeetec later this year and already areni test's plans for the remodelling of the clubhouse ere nearing eomple tion. Bob Southcott, chairman at the Men's Connell of Huron, entitle:le ed .school ,for Elders .amil Stew• ards to be held in Clinton nn 'rut' day, March 15th" A Skillshop or the use of audio-visual aids in the .Stinday 'Church School was announced for Feb. 7, at Earlea A ivorkehop for .Nursery. Kneen. gai'teo, Primary and Junior teach- ers as ,to be held in Canton oe March and, and for leathers of hay., Panels, widen have proved en- and girls groups ill Mitchell 'in March 27th: Announcementwas tremeni pc/Pular, are being modern- ed with Roy Jewell, CFP L, made ,of a rally of ;Sunday s'elesol for for "Market Prospects. Sub- teachers interested in planning a ports, Deficiency Payments" anti training week-end at Five ones Bert, a/Logged' 'chairing one ou '"Frends In Farm Equipment, Ma- chinery and Buildings". Ladies' featuree ineludea demium- etrations on fend, fashions and flowers, Entertainment will lea- tore bands, choirs, amateur con- tests, square datives, old than fiddlers, drama contests_ and nov-, city numbers. The regular monthly nieenng the Young Women's Evening Aue- 'Mary met oa 'Tuesday evening ei Mrs. Bruce Sothern the home tif Mrs. Geittee Inoites Is Hostess to W.A. With 84 ntembere and two viattore present, e'CRISWPCH---The W.A. of Trills The worahlp , raise v.',74", icy Anglican Church met for the charge of Mrs Jacit Va lleys. Hs i roebtuary Meeting at the home of theine was "The Lord`; aver" Mm, Hruve tiothern with the pre- The Scripture wan real Iry \11-: sident, „Mrs. Ruby Foster, in the Willis., The theme was 'dish'. There were 12 IneMbers Part by Aire. D. McKay, 'fir;: anti two visitor.'" Present. aleLaeghlin, Mrs. W nor After the opening prayers Mrs. bnra• Stabile's, Mrs la Wylie. Mn'r Roy Sironions Mad the Scripture V. Reid and Mrs. Fred Temptemne ' 'Mrs. Geoi.ge Genet sane "1 lie Lord's Prayer" most neaptitnne, acroinpanied by Mrs, W. W ("11'' rie at Pie piano, In the abseere of Hussey, who wes to have been, guest. speaker, a film on Af- rica entitled "Nakimia" was :;Belo; t' by Don 'McKay. The, utesident. Mrs. G. Gibenn, conducted the business part of the Forester. Plane Were made for the' meeting. The trealower'e renort World Day of Prayer 'en March 4th was given by Mrs, MeVairneY• which will he held in Trinity A very biteeesting letter was read by Mrs. D. Rosenlmgen from Hong 'Kong iniegiou tield, written by Hen. and Mrs. 'ronge. Mrs. E. Melaurney also read an interesting letter fresh Rev. and Atm. Heins Mond of Koreas INVITE WOMEN TO AFRICAN FESTIVAL The five groups of Wingham CG LT. were hostesses to the la- dies of the W,M.S, of Wingham United Church and for the girls mothers last week at an "African Festival", The Sunday School room was de- es:rated with displays Of African pictures, Maps, news clippings' and scrapbooks, A Motiel of an Afri- can village and industrial area-was on display at the front. Four quilte. the work of the girls, were, promity shown as mission projects. The opening devotionals were reedits-tea by Betty Ann Lapp and „Tithe ratilkehank before Mie.' Shackleton's group gathered ar- ound a similuated African eel/sp- ine for the A.G.I.T.'s purpose and gieeting 3otig. The asseinbled group sang several African songs before Mrs, Altera told of the studies of her group in the study book, "Paths that Cross", and Mrs, Tiffin spoke of tiers and Miss Mot. fat's' study projects,' The re-affiliation service of the and Winn& was then non- ducted- by Mrs. Shackleton .altd Peggy Alutra. Trudy Allan,' Mary Phillips, Mary Evelyn: Shackleton, Sandra thuninius and Judy Callan also took part. Aare. iv, Ihiaernioled ptet,ented affiliation badges to the girls on behalf or the Afternoon W M.S. and Mrs. G. Gibson peetent- pa chevrons on behalf of. the Yonne' Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. t; W. Tiffin represented Presbytery for the service, Mrs, W. Crinksliank Introduced the filmstrip "Angola Annakes!' and the recorded African wonslillo pet,. vier, which wet* the highlighta of 'the evening, After an inforMill African (Mg session a. lunch prised of feeds from Africa' we served by the glide. Taps and an. African farewell doted the. get.th. ering. ORGANDIE MAN Ayrshire. Breeder Attends Annual CURRIE—John Strong .altendea the annual meeting of the Warta Ayrshire Cattle'Club held lit .the Brest Hotel, Proton. on TtiterlaY of jest week. The Banner Ayrshire Club which. includes six counties of . W'astern Ontario, entertained 100 directOre and members to a' noon ltincbitln and A banquet in ,the eVerzhig followed by a fine .program, of entertainment, The following day a • tour was held to a number of Ayrshire 'herds of the Banner county Ayr- shire Club, of which John Strong. Gorrie, is president. :On Thursday the Canadian Ayrshire Associatien Cattle Clubs 'held their anneal meeting at the Royal York in Toronto, FORUM Two hockey games were played In the local arena on Wednesday night. Fordwich Midgets defeated Kurt:eel/le 4 to 3 and the Fordwich Intermediates won over Alma 5 to 0. This is the last game of Liu regular schedule. Messrs, Mel Allen, Harold Pollock and 'Robert Gibson were in Toronto Mrs. Ross Doig id:tuned home lilt week from Galt, where she visited .for a week with Mr. and Mre. Don Doig. Mr. Keith tti(PrY Of London spent tr couple of laye last week with Ml's, Dora Itidley. .Mrs, H. M. Bo r de retuned home last week from Palmerston 'lies vital, where she has been confin- ed • for three creeks. Mr. anti Mrs. Ron Reed and Children of isistowel were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. Hata g rave. Chrletate Centre. 'This rally be to be held in Clintou on Monday. Veil. 29th. • InFilir I MRS FROM MISSIONARIES lesson. Mrs It, Poster led in the Litany. A letter froin Rev. W. J. Zimmerinan of the Mohawk Insti- tute was read. thanking the ladies for two quilts that had recently been sent there, Mrs. Emmerson Ferguson was leader for the study period and was assisted by Mrs. Snenee Breams, Mrs. Wally Gibson and Mrs. Stan Church. Rev. E. C. Attsvell spoke for a few ininetes to the ladles arid the meeting dosed with prayer,. Lunch was served by the hostiles, Assisted by Mrs. Jack Loyd. CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED—Some 200 members of Sacred. Heart Chiurab, Whightun anti St, Ambrose (Atwell, Brussels gathered at. the Si/Th[0am High School Saturday evening, for a dinner launching the parish, sacrificial offertory campaign for the two ehurchee. rant of - the large gathering is shown above,—Advanee-Times photo.: • Bridge Club There were five tables ',Play at the bridge on Thursdays Winners were; North and „south, O. aliaseigrove, H, Swift; sec- mil, Miss C. Isbister, j.. HaCraw- Loth; third, Mrs, C. Hoagins, C. Hodgins. •-. - East 'amid west, first; Mrs, 'P. A. parker, W. Lakilaw; second, -D. 13, Porter, W. H. French; third, • Mrs, A. Ft. DuVal, J. Martin. • Miss Ruby Forsyth , Passes Suddenly Miss Ruby E. Forsyth, 64," of Wingham, died suddenly at her home on Saturday While deirna her houeework. Born in Brussels, :she. was a laughter of the. lateMrand: Mrs. -Alex-ladder- ParaYall.. iSls6 Snas -eats- ::ated in Wingliain and was a Mem- ber of St. Andrew's Presbyterian She is survived by a brother, Roy, at' Elizabeth, New Jersey, and three sisters, Emma (Mrs. Andrew Cases more:, Wingham; Mary (Mrs. Wil- Ham Henderson), Newcastle, Alta.; and Jennie (Mrs, James Green/. of Dauphin, Man. The funeral was held on TtIeg- lay afternoon at two o'eloelt.from the R. A. Currie & Sons funeral home, with interment in the Wing- ham Cemetery.