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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-03-09, Page 7Illy. and Mrs. Harry Weber, Ult. 3, Hare-Selene who recently celebrated their 50th wedding atunversary. GRour40!etooft: couple,: iS"..1 • A a°. lbasessist ass.dithig, • •••-.... flUILDING CONCRETE !KOCK; -11RICC.004, PROPOSED PLANS FOR COMMUNITY CENTRE The swimming pool committee has been studying two (Mena. five projects, either of which could provide a pool for this community. Above are the general plans for a pro. posed community centre which would contain a heated swimming pool. dressing rooms, washroomS, etc., on the ground floor and auditorium, kitchen, washrooms, etc., on the second floor. If this type of community centre were erected it is expected that the cost would be about $75,- 000, as opposed to about $35,000 for an outdoor pool only. abliattrt tarnto WINtiliAM, °Isamu°, wzion*D4y, MARCH We 1060 CHURCH MOWS MEET le •Joe D unbar Sli P'sidesatWVL 'FOR REOULARMEETIN HELGRAVE—The March meet- ST. HELENS LAG. and Mrs. Fred Thompson and Benny of Exeter spent a few days with her parents, Mr and Mts. Gordon Macrhersoll, before leaving for a- two-metes' holiday frat Trail, B.C. The name of Mr, William Forster was one drawn from. those of the milk patrons of the TeesWater Creamery on CKNX television on Friday evening. Me Forster will receive an amount equal to three- quarters of his last pay cheque. Fifty persons of the community, including Mrs. Jaelt Fisher and pepils of the St. Helen's School, enjoyed the Ice Capaties at.Kitch- Mier on Saturday afternoon. They travelled via Allan, Reed's bus. Mr. Ivan efeQuillin of Elmira and Mr. Barry McQueen of Leath- eimi were home for the week-end. The ladies are reminded of the meeting of the Women's Institute this (Thursday) afternoon at. 3 o'clock, Mrs. Lorne Webb of Gotha each will be the guest speaker. Mies Wilhemina Smith of Lang- side was the week-end guest, of Oise Gladys McDonald. Mr. Roy Hawley of Oshawa was a week-old visitor at the home of it'll`, and Mrs. Lorne Wood, Miss Donna Woods returned 'to het duties as student nurse at the Kiteherier-Waterloo Heepital ;On ,Sunday after a two weeks" vacation lit rei' einem here. Day of Prayer At Green Home ST. HELENS—Because of fitness in the ctimmunity only 12 ladies were in attendance at the World Day of Prayer service held at the home of Mrs. H. be Green pit Fri- day afternoon, The theMe of the interesting and inspiring service was "Labour- ers Together with aloe" and the leaders were Miss W. D. Ruther- ford, Mrs, Joint 'Cameron, MM. W. Miller and Mrs, Green. Scrip- ture lessons were react by Mrs. G. MacPherson and Mrs. Lorne Der-'. tan and prayers were offered by Mrs. S. deBoer, Mrs, Demi/1,41m W. A. Miller, Mrs, C. McDonald, Mrs. Green, Mee tensile McQuillin and 'Rev. B. V. Green. Mrs. W. Bice favoured with a esolo ""Peach Me to Pray, 'LOW aed Mr; Green gave a short address in keeping With the theme. At the conclusion a pleasant 'social hoer was enjoyed with lunch_ 'served by Mrs. Rice and Mrs. W. G. Humehtee. Women's Ins/Rule Sponsors Dance • BLUEVALE---The Women's in- 'dente sponsored a very enjoyable dance hi the Bluevale community hall on March 4th when there was a large attendance. Farrier's Orchestra supplied the Music and a lunch counter provid- ed refreshments. BLUIVALE --,, The quarterly meeting's of the women's organize- tines of Knox Presbyterian Church were held in the (hutch on Mar. 2nd. Mrs, (Renate' 'lemmas, pre- sident of the WeVI.S., opened the meeting with the eat' to worship and the reading of a Verse, "Search- ing for' God". 1Prayet :in' unison followed, The Scripture aitd com- ments were giVen 'by Mrs. William Mundell, The :minutes and tteasureee re- port Were adopted. 'Mrs. Eldon Kirten had charge of the study per- loci on Atrlea. Tt was given in three parts. Mrs, natal() Grant spoke on Customs at Old Africa, Mrs. Eldred Nichol.' he Afticae Culture and Revolutions and. Mrs: E. RirtOtt ott The NOW Age of Communleatione in Africa:, The program was very interesting arid much enjoyed. A. hymn, and neettyee by the pee- sieeet cipsed pie Meeting. • Mrs. Harry lelliett, president of the Ladles' Aid, artaided at the meeting, opening With Scripture reading and prayer by Mrs. T. el Kenn city. Two items of 'business. Were dis- missed, The play, "The Pink Ladye, to be given on Metall 11th in Biuevale edeatteleity epee- eered by the Bluevale Circle, was arranged for, aleng with leetd ing of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs. J. Young, with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. Joe Dunbar, presided and opened the meeting with a short reading, "Searching for God", followed by repeating the 23rd, Psalm lii unison,- The Scrip- ture reading was given by Mrs. Yletor Youngblue and Mrs.' Bud Ort led in prayer, The minutes of the Febrilary meeting 'were given by Mrs. 0, G. Anderson and Mts. Victor Young- blot reported the financial state- meet. Plans were' made for the WOrkl• Day, of Prayer and for the Easter Thalatoffering meeting. Vire its do sick 'and slnit-411s were re. ported. The toll tall was 'answered with- a. verse of'eripture froth the church calendar. Offering was received and dedieated. Mrs. toe Dunbar had the topic frohi the, stony book, "Cultural volution" and "Christian Manta. lion" in Attica. A, review of the March Glad Tidings was given by Mrs. 'Garner Nicholson and Mrs. Clifford Portion closed the meet- lug with. the Glad nano pteyea numbers. aerie 201.1). was the date suggested, for the :congregational garden party. Prayer by the president ("keeled. ed. the Meeting, *a axr4 Mre. Goidie Wheeler eeld family of London vieited olt Sunday With. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wightman had 'family visited on Saturday with her mother, Mrs, Annie Rae at Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. Arm Lamont anti Weedy visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs: .Stewart Cloakey anti family, Brussels, R.R. 4 and with Mr. -and Mrs. Bert Honking, Auburn, Mr. and Mr;; Bill Manning and Mr. and Mrs. John Manning. of Berth, and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Orr visited on Sunday with Mr. anti Mrs. Ralph McCrea, Mr. and Mrs Clarerice Berea anti Mrs. George Johnston visited on Sunday with. Mrs. Mac Johnston and George, on the occasion of George's birthday, Mr. Herb Wheeler field Mr, Ray White were able to return to their homes last week after being patients In the Winghem General Hospital. Mr. ,Stewart Procter and Mr. Gordon Higgins attended t Re Shorthorn bull sale held in Toronto on March 3rd. Mr. Biggins pur- chased a testae bull consigeed by -Thomas 'Webster of Auburn. William Messer Was Pharmacy Graduate BLUEVALE—'Willlern McKenzie Messer died in London oh March eth iu his 83rd yeae. Mr, Messer was born in Bluevale, the sou of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Messer. tie attended Bluevale Pelee.: School and Listowel School anti served an apprentice, ship in the 'Williams Drug Store, Wrigham, graduating from the To- tonto College of Pharmacy. lee located in London and 'for many years was a representative of the Parke Davis' drug company. He is survived by his wife, Ma- bel' Sutherland Messer, one son, William Grant, of Pickering, and a daughter, Mrs. J. R. :Demi (Shir- ley) of Toronto. One brother and four sisters predeceased him. The late Mrs. Harold Pilkey (Cora Messer), of London, was a sister, and. R. E. McKinney of Wingham is a. cousin. Mr. and Mrs. Claire Hoffman and Bobby, of ..leeetee, were Sun- eititre ateliers " with Mr. and • Mrs. C. B. Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. Alan White and children of Clifford visited Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Horton on Sunday. Mr. and MM. Earl King and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold billow attended the. Ice Capadee in Kitchener on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Lou Hutton and children of Wingham spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tay- lor and family. Bert and Albert Hertug, of Sud- bury, and Mr. and Mrs, Jack Here tog and family of Hamilton were week-end visitors with Mrs. Bert Hertog. Day ;of Prayer At United Church RTHEVALE-- Women of Renal Presbyterian Church mid the Un- ited 4.1therch joined in a commun- ity service 'to observe the 'World Day of Prayer on Friday after- noon, The service was held in the United Church. Mrs. T. E. Ken- nedy was the speaker and she en- larged on the theme, "Laborers together 'with God", stressing the pert that each should play in the work of the kingdom. Mrs. Bernard Thomas, president of the W.M.S. of Knox Church and Mrs, Milton Fraser, president of the . of the United Church, were the leaders. Scripture read- ings were given by Mrs. Spading Johnston and Mrs. Joseph Horton and prayers by Mrs. H. J. 'Mc- Murray and Mrs. B. H. Moffatt. Mrs, Walter Willits sang a solo and Mrs. Cart Johnston was organ- ist. IMPLY LAMM AFL CINTON MEET BLUEVALE-- The class which recently undertook the making of lampshades, sponsored by the Bluevale 'Women's Institute, at- tended Achievement Day in Clin- ton on March Sad. The leaders, Mrs, ;dos, Horton and Aire. Alex Corrigan and Mrs. W. J. Poem*, Mrs. Spat•ling Johnston, Mrs. Stan- ley Darling and Miss 'Dorothy leteentiWay attended, taking lamp shades for exhibit. AIM. Corrigan commented on the greup's 'exhibit and Mrs. Hor- ton spoke en"experiences in the Work. The lamps shown 'by the various groups were all lighted, Making a pretty glow, SAVE USED STAMPS TO PURCHASE BIBLES BeeetteRAVE—The regular meet, lugs of the Woman's Missionary Society and the Woriteree Aeeectee lion of Knox United Church Were held oil Wednesday afternoon in the female Mrs. Leslie Belt was in charge of the W.A. meeting. Minutes were read, by Mrs. Jack Taylor anti 'Mrs. J. Coulter gave the finenciai statement showing balance on Ilene: of $1184.2e, Mrs. Clifford Logan gave an extensive report for the manse committee ou the work to he done there. The roll call was answered with a verse of 'Scripture. Mrs. William Black anti Mrs. Jack Taylor were In charge of the short devotions! period. Mrs. Walter Scott °teem(' the W.M.S. meeting with a. !arum. Min- utes of the last meeting were reed by Mrs. Wiillard Armstrong. Mrs. George Martin gave the financial • statement and the offering was received and dedicated. Members were reminded to save old stamps as these can be used to purchase Mrs. Earl Anderson and Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler were named as delegates to Huron Presbyterial, on March 24th in Seaforth United Church. It was announced that inn 1e59 Huron did not meet the allocation and $550.00 more Will be needed this year, making an aver- age of $10.30 for each member. The fifth line group 'was in charge of the study period on Rhodesia, with the red call being answered with a, missionary-or Christian worker in Rhodesia. Mrs. Bolt told of the climate and farm- ing methods, Mrs Williard Arm- strong told about life in the cop- per belt and mining. Mrs. George Martin explained a church service there, Mrs. Earl Anderson gave an account of the missionaries and their work, and Mrs. E. Leslie. told about the fleet Impressions of, Rhodesia. The meeting closed with a 'hymn and the Mizpali benediction. Mrs. E. Wightman Addresses Women BELGRAYE---The World Day of Prayer services were .,held in Knox Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon with a fair num- ber in attendance. The three presidents of-the three different church organizations were .dun eleargeleaeles. chin .• Vele Camp, Ladles' Guild, Trinity Angli- can; Mrs. Walter. Scott, Woman's Missionary Society, Knox -Welted' and Mrs, Joe Dunbar of the Wo-' men's Missionary Society, Knox Presbyterian Church. Mee. 'William Brydges sang a solo, "lify Task" accompanied by Mrs. Laeerence Yannan, The theme of the. meeting, "Labourers' Together with , God" was taken by Mrs, Edgar Wight' man, PANEL DISCUSSION ON IN MARKETINli BELGRAVE—The annual meet- ing of Morris Township Federation of Agriculture was held on 'Thurs- day evening in the Foresters' Hail commencing with a dinner pre- pared by the Ladles of 'Trinity Church Guild. The president, Ross Smith called the meeting to order and grace was said by Earl Ander- son. Following the dinner, the presi- dein introduced the members of the head table, and gave a short address, stating that last year new concession signs had been placed by the 'Federation and a survey for brucellosis had been made. A possible project for this year is a park site in the township. Iie also announced that 38 boys and girls had completed a club project in the past year. Tim secretary-treasurer, Load Anderson, read the financial state- men,- which showed a balance of $381,40. Stanley Hopper expressed thanks to the ladies for the excel- lent dinner, The program took the form of a panel discussing Hog Marketing, Douglee agrieultetal repro- 'tentative for Huron was the nto- tierator, Members of the panel included, :Frank Nesbitt, iilyth, elialtinmi of the Farmers 'Union; Arnold tearreele Clifford, member of tile Free tinteretise Livestock Marketing system; Eldred Aiken, Allenfotd, member of the Hoard of Hog Ptedueers Association; and Bill Oswald, (Mosley, secretary Of .Bruce Federation of Agriculture. Each member of the panel gave. a, elk minute talk about time organ- ization they were, toptesenting. Following this, 'questions were asked front the flow' and theft wee Softie lively discussion between tele audience and the panel Mem- bers, Doug Miles, euirening up at Lhe Belgrave Co.Op Social Evening BELGRAVE—There was a goad turnout en, Friday evening to the ForestersHall when the Belgrave Co-Operative sponsored a care party and social evening, Tkere were 15 tables of euchre and lost heir, and high prizes for euchre were won by Mr. and Mrs. Hereon Irwin, Consolation prize,- went to Kenneth Black and C. R Coultes. (playing a lady's card). High prizes, for lost heir were won Mrs. James Michie an.'. Georg.aleeeele. Consolation 'prize wens; ;to 'Lewis' Cook and Donalt Vincent: .Door prizes were won by Donald Vincent, Lewis Stone house' aria Beeson Irwin. Bill Gordon of 'Guelph, U.C.0 representative for 'Petroleum pro ducts, was present and gave a fey remarks stating that the Beigravt Co-Op was having tanks installed some •pf , which are already here to handle-- fuel - Oil, furnace' oil, stove—oil, and gasoline. A nee truck will .suen arrive to euppl, theseeproduets to the farmers. A lunch of donuts and coffe was enjoyed by everyOne. PLAN VIES TOR FUTURE MEETING'S BELGRAV11.----The regular meet lug 'of the ili-C group of yeuni people': Wee held ore Sunday even ing iii tine :church, opening with sing4eg ,Led' by Muriel Coultes The Mintitee of the last. meetin; werelead by the secretary, born. Bolt:Ara She also gave the rol ealt. e beneren Robinson gave tin treasur'er's report. P'lan's were made fur tobuega,• Peeler tee held in „ 'the nee fature, Murraye- thiells geVe th call t& AV4lisAlp followed by a hymn. Rene:Cakes read the Scripture lesson awe Murray teed a store about the meaning of Easter. The offering was received by Camerop'_ Robinson and was dedicated. Tim meeting closed with prayer by iKen Coulter and the singing of a hyena. The members divided into four groups and made plans for topics for future meetings. Best Performers At. Drama Festival BELGRAVE—The Huron Latina beanie Festival was held in Sea forth on Friday with 'Exeter ant North Huron the only two club competing. North Huron Won tin contest with their entry, "The Pint Dress". The ExetPr entry wa entitled 'rite Storm". The best actor named was Jin S.owinan of North Huron and tin best actress was Miss Ruth Proc for, also of North Huron club. last of the discussion, stated that If and when a vote is called it will be to decide how the hog growers want their hogs marketed. He urged every member to vote. Cad Hemingway was chairman Lot the election of officers result- ing as rams: President, Ross Smith; vice presilent Stanley Hopper; directors; boundary north, Tom Henderson; con. 1, lien John- ston; 2, Bed Garniss; 3, Joe Black; 4, Ted Peat; 5, Robert Granby; 6, Glee Smith; 7, Bert Fear; 2, Ken McDonald; 0, Mervin Richnunat County directors named were; Hog Producer, R, II. Coeltee and Albert Bacon; Poultry Producer, Robert 'Procter end 'Louis Phelan; (-Veal)). Producer, Richard Ptoeter and Glen Sellers; Beef Producer, till Elston and Don Craig; Lady tMreetor, Mrs. Bert Garniss. Au- ditor, George Martin, FAMILY OMER MARKS JUBILEE WROXETER — Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weber, R R. 3, Hareiston, celebrated their 50th wedding an- niversary with a, family dinner at St. John's Lutheran Church, Mount Tle Forest. i were married March 2, 1910, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs, R. Roluff, of Nor- nanby Township, Seventeen years after their mar- riage they moved from Normanby Township to Concession 6, 'Mint° Township, where they still farm. Mr. Weber is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Weber, of Normanby, in a family of nine bro- thers 'and three „sisters. • Attending the anniversary cele- bration were the couple's three sons, Norman, of Harriston; Albert and William, of Min to Township; and six daughters, itkare. William (Alma) Dowling, of Mount Forest; Mrs. Douglas (Gladys) Greerevoott. of Minto Township; Mrs, Harold :Marie) Mallett, of PalMerston; IVIre, Lloyd (Verna.) :Elliott, of Nroxeter; Mrs. Gordon (Ruth) Me- . . at,,,Kelaworti-0,.5** atteet (Helen) Gasoline of There are 23 grancichildreit Friends anti neighbours prase/AO he couple with stew-table and gold iushion, mre. Roy Mee:,•aehern and Um, Robert Sinclair made the presentation. SUMMARY DAY IS HELD IN CLINTON Mrs. Harold Burrell of Wilighem 'resided for a varied program of skits, demonstrations . and songs last Wednesday afternoon 'the Clinton Legion Hall, when the On- tario Department of Agelcultnee held Summary Day, a local leadet training school program, The topio was "Old Lames for New". About 150 were in attendance. Miss Jean Armour, home furnish., lags eraciallet, who conducted the training schools last October, pre- sented badges to the leaders as the roll call was read. Miss Bette Tillman. home econo- mist, introduced Miss Helen Mc- Kerchee, director of the home economies service and D. G. Grieve, associate agricultural representa- tive for Huron, They both express- ed their interest and best wishes to the group Many ideas- for lamp shades were presented during the afternoon. Leaders froin this area who Attend= ad were Mrs 3. Horton and Mrs. A. 'Corrigan, of Bluevale; Mrs. T. Lawlor and Mrs. G. L'obie, Auburn; Mrs, W. Brown and Mrs. C. Blake, Dungannon; Mrs. C. Craig and Mrs. el. Riehardie leordwich; Mrs, R. Adams and Mrs. W. Peel, Gor- de; Mrs. H. Burrell and Miss Murray, of Wingham. Club 20 Meets BELGRAVE—Ml's. Roes Ander- son and Kenneth Wheeler Were the high prize winners at Club "20", which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Michie. Con- solation prizes event to Mrs. Geo. Johnston and George Martin. A lunch was served. Weekly Euchre BEnufm.vp;_-mr8_ Grant Elliott and Stanley Cook were the novelty prize winners at the weekly euchre held en Weattesetty 'evening in the communita centre. There were 9 ['dike in play and high prIzee Weft won by Mrs. Cora McGill and Lew-, is Cook, Consolation prizes Went to Mrs. Bert Vincent and Gordon Higgins.