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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-01-25, Page 7Mindant abbantrZintro worGuitAnt (asiTAmo, wgiolinsDAY, talWitiltY 2i5, 4-961 WHITECHURCH —About 50 en- joyed a pot luck supper in the SS room of the United Church on Thursday evening when the snams hers of the congregation and their families gathered. Rev. W. R. Welsh presided for the business meeting which followed, opening the meeting with Scripture reading and prayer. Milian Moore, the secretary, read the minutes of last year's meeting, and the secretaries of the different groups gave their reports, There ;ire 34 active families with a total 3nembership of 158. k., W, R. Chapman and Millan Acjore were elected on the Session for six years, and Elmer Sleight- holm: for two years. The four new stewards for three years are Chas. Martin, Russell Gaunt, E. W. Bee- croft and Donad Hill, The ushers are Garry Chapman, Donald Gaunt, Laverne Dowling, Russell Purdon, Elgin Sleightholm and Elwin. Moore. The auditors are Mrs. A. N. Coultes, E. H. Groskorth and Clifford Laidlaw, Finaaaa .committee, Rupee]] Put,s, don, Clifford LaidlaW, E. HaGros-' korth; Al, ,,ce M., Mrs. J. D. Bee s erof a Mrs. M. Moore, Mrs. Gres- korth, Mrs. Garnet Farrier; Obser- ver, one to a family, Mrs. Milian Moore, Mrs.' Ezra Scholtz; press reporter, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft; pi- anists, Mrs. G. E. Farrier, Mrs. Dan Tiffin, Mrs. J, D. Beecroft, The congregation had raised a 1 of $2824 and had a balance a. ,'ia hand of $100 and had raised over $800 for M. and M, fund of the church. Hear Letter ,From Rev. Angus MacKay WHITECIRJRCH. -The WMS of the Presbyterian Church met on Wednesday last at the home of Mrs. Victor Emerson with 17 ladies present and the president, Mrs, Johnston Conn, presiding. Mrs. H. D. McDonald read the Scripture message and spoke the Laws of the Bible, The roll call was answered by naming a law of the Bible and telling something of its origin. Mrs. Conn gave a report of the A annual business meeting of !li Mait- t ' d Presbyterial, held recently le. , high= Presbyterian Church. attns were made to get the speak- er for 'the World Day of Prayer, to be held this year in the United Church, Mrs. Frank Coulter told the highlights of the Glad Tidings. Mrs, Conn gave two readings. Mrs. Emerson gave a. splendid talk on -"Words." The importance of words, how they should be used and how languages are so valuable, Mrs. James McInnis- gave the of- fertory prayer, and a letter was read from Rev. Angus MacKay, of Jansi, India, thanking the ladies . • . . ... ..... . Injured at Stable As Calf Kicks Gate WHITCHURCH Akita Purdon met with a painful accident on Monday when working among his cattle in thee stable. A calf knocked down a gate with both calf and gate falling on Mr. Purdoras leg and ankle bones, sev- erely scraping and bruising them, STARTED AS ONE CHURCHES UNITING FOR MORE STRENGTH WRITECHURCH—The WMS of the United Church met on Tuesday last at the home of Mrs. Dan Tiffin with 20 ladies present, and Mrs. Russell Gaunt presiding for the North Group. Mrs. Gaunt read a poem, "Rose of the Four Seas- ons" All read a Psalm in unison. Mrs.. J, D. Beecroft read the Scrip- ture message, and Mrs. Gaunt led in *nra,yer. Mrs, Ben McClenagha.n read an interesting chapter -from the study book; "The Turning World", telling of the refugees arid the efforts establish themsalvai on faciris away from the camps. She told of the E. Asian Christian Conference, saying this was the century of homeless men. Mrs. Jas. Falconer played violin numbers. Mrs, Milian Moore told of the Board of Women, as related by the Church Council, explaining that in 1962 all would be under The Mission. of the Church. Mrs. Moore told of the chapter, "The Vision Lost," telling how the church started out as one, in early times, and spread from Jews to Samaritans, to Rome and to Chris- tianity and now so many were re- uniting for strength and saving of over-lapping energy and expenses. Mrs. J. D. Beecroft spoke briefly on Stewardship. The roll call was answered by payment of fees. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Garnet Farrier. Plans were made .for the World Day of Prayer meeting in February. Mrs. Moore closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Ruseell Purdon presided for the business meeting of the WA that followed, The allocation of $204 had been sent to the Presbyterial treasurer, and a thank you note was read for the gift sent to Miss Jean Stewart, missionary at Trini- dad, A discussion on choir expenses followed, and the meeting was closed by the S'Vlizpah benediction. for a gift received. The next meet- ing will be held at the home of Mis. H. D. McDonald, Mrs. Russell Ross closed the meeting with prayer. GAUNT—In Sarnia General Hos- pital on January 10,' 1961, to Mr, and Mrs. Harold• Gaunt, a son, Richard Gordon, n02 Allocation Sent To Presbytery Treas. WHITECITURCH—The WMS of Calvin-Brick United Church was held on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Alex Robertson with 20 ladies present, Mrs. John Jamieson pre- sided for the meeting with the theme, "The Unchanging Glory of God." All read the prayer of peni- tence in unison. Mrs Harold Currie read the Scripture and Mrs. Ron- ald Coultes led in prayer, for the needy, the sick, the Congregation, the WMS, and the missionaries of the church, All repeated the Lord's prayer. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor read a missionary poem. Mrs. Kenneth Mason's group, presented a skit on work camps In many lands, espec- ially Italy and Greece, in the re- habilitation of interment camps. She was assisted by Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Ronald Coultes and Mrs. Jamieson, Mrs. Norman Coultes, president, presided, while Rev, j, H, Ander- son installed the officers for this year, and led in prayer. The con- veners of the committees then gave their reports. The allocation of $202 had been sent to Presbyterial treasurer: Mrs. Goidon:-McBurney read a letter from Miss Agatha Coultes, WMS visiting missionary in Edmonton Hospitals, thanking them for the Christmas box of treats and money sent, Cards of thanks were also read from sev- eral members of the church, and the ladies were invited to attend the community workshop being held this week at Hensall and Blyth. The group decided to donate $10 to the ilarch of Dimes from their special church fund. Mrs. Norman Coultes and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft were to get the speaker for the World Day of Prayer, to be held in one of their homes in February. The ladies were asked to be ready to quilt two quilts this week, Mrs. Anderson closed the meeting with prayer. WHITHIllail Mr. William 'Forster, Lorne and Norma visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Perrott of Code- rich. Miss Winifred Farrier of Toronto spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier, The Teachers' College students, Claire Chainney, Karen Groskorth and Elaine Conn returned to Strat- ford this week, Mr, Chas. Falconer of Glarais visited on Thursday last with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, James Fal- coner, Farmers are getting very scare of water. Spring wells are drying up and these low temperatures have caused great trouble with frozen Water pipes and bowls in the barns. Miss Evelyn Stephens of Gorrie spent the week-end with Miss Sandra Chamney, Miss Dorma Rintotil visited oh BRUSSELS SCHOOL iS , OFFICIALLY OPENED The new public 40001 at W- sel° was, 45"10411Y opened last Fri- day afternoon when, the ribbon was cat by Inspector J. H, Kinkead of the North Huron Inspectorate. The building contains six classrooms. and an auditorium. The opening took place during the afternoon, when all the child- ren were on hand for the cere- monies. Another program the same evening was open to the pub, lie. In the afternoon Rev. L, Brown, board chairman, welcomed the large audience and children. Sev- eral musical numbers were given by the children under the direst* lion of Mrs. W. H. King. Inspec- tor Kinkead introdnced the speaker Very Rev. F, G, 'Stewart, D.1),, the ministe'r of St. Andrew's Pres1sYs Ian Church, Kitchener. He is a past moderator of the General As- sembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and a former chairman of the Kitchener Board of Second- ary Education. In his rinarits the speaker told the children that their parents had built the fine new school in the hope that it would 'give them the necessary foundation for adult- hood, with the -desire to see them grow to be well-educated and good, citizens, Following the ceremonies the children returned to.' their class- rooms and the public had an op- portunity to tour the new school. In the evening Rev, H. L. Jen- nings gave the invocation with an official welcome from the board chairman, Rev, L, Brown, A Bible was presented -by .1. A. Smith. Greetings ,were received from George MeCutcheon, reeve of Brus- sels; John Hanna, M.P.P„ la' E. Cardiff, Ma'a; the Haldimand In- spectorate and T, R. Brown, in- spector. The senior students rendered three musical selections before the official presentation of the keys to the new -building by B. P. Templin, the architect. Rev. H. L. Jennings offered prayers of dedication for the new school. S. H. Kinkead, North Huron in- spector, after making several ob- servations, introduced the speaker, Very Rev. F. G. Stewart, D.D. Miss L. Mitchell spoke on behalf of the staff and a portrait of the Queen was presented by Mrs. E. Following the program refresh- ments were served by, the Brussels Home and School Association. sass Tuesday with Miss Joyce Thor- burn of Amberley. Mr. -and Mrs. Stewart Couplancl of Toronto spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson and with Wrox- eter relatives, Mrs. Leask McGee, Wingham, has been visiting for several weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Basil Davidson of .St. Catharines. Accompanied by Mr. Davidson, Mrs. McGee returned home on Thursday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. George McGee. . Mrs. George Kennedy has plan- ned to hold a euchre at the For- dyce School this Wednesday even- ing in aid of the hot school lunch fund. Mr. Elmer 'Ireland and Mr, Ivan Dow attended the Leadership Training course, held for three days last week in Goderich. Thirteen tables were in play at the euchre held, on Friday night in the memorial hall here, sponsor- ed 'by the South group. Mrs. Alec Leaver and. Myles St. Marie held high points, and Brenda Coultes and Charles Shiell held low points. 1 George Gregg won the mystery prize draw. Lunch was served and all enjoyed the social time, even tn zero weather. Rev. George Watt of Oakville visited here on Tuesday and Rev. and Robert Watt of Toronto visit- ed with their father, Rev. W. J. Watt, and with their mother, Mrs. Watt, a patient in Wingham Hos- pital last week, Mr. and- Mrs. George Thompson and sons. of Feversham spent the week-end here, when Mrs. Watt was able to return home on Friday, Mr, and Mrs, Howard Fuller, Wingham, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. James Currie. -Mrs. J. T, Bildfell and family of London spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. W. Davis. —Mrs. Alex Skinn was in Kit- chener on Tuesday, due to the death of her brother-in-law, John Wain. Mr. Skinn went to the city today to attend the funeral, —Mrs. Fred Fuller was able to leave hospital on Wednesday and return to her duties at the nurses' residence. —Mr. and Mrs. John Bills, Ent- wistle, Alta., were visitors in town last week. Mrs, BIIIIs was form- erly Grace Wellwood. She lived in Wingham and attended school here. They motored through the ,United States and reported good road and good weather all the —Mrs, C. F. Johnson was at Don Mills from Tuesday to Friday of last week visiting with her daugh- ter, Mrs. C. R. Riches, Mr. Riches and family, Mrs. P, M. Beare, Ow_ en Sound, spent a few days early this week with her parents, Rev. and Mrs, Johnson, —Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCall, Mr. Harold McCall, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McCall and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ross McCall and family, all of Walton, Mr. and Mrs. John Bruce of Seaforth, Mrs. Ella Burke, Mrs. Ed MacAuley and Mr. and Mrs. Cal Burke and family, all of Wingham, attended the bap- tism, of Stephen Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burke at the Un- ited Church on Sunday, and spent the remainder of the day with Mr. and Mrs. F. Burke. —Mr. and Mrs. Allan McGill were in London Friday evening to attend the musical, "Wonderful Town" at the Grand Theatre, in which their son, Stewart, was a -member of the cast, This was pre- sented by the students of the Uni- versity of Western Ontario, —Ab Nethery was able to return home on Sun-day after spending the past three months at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. —Friends of Mrs. W. S. Greer were sorry to learn that she was taken to Wingham General Hos- pital on Friday night, when she suffered a heart attack, Mrs, Greer was resting more comfort- ably on Sunday but is not allowed to have visitors, —Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Morrison of Toronto visited for a week with his sister, Mrs. Cletus Rettinget' and Mr. Rettiager before leaving for an extended vacation in Cali- fornia and Vancouver. —Visitors with Mrs. S. A. Murray on Sunday were Mrs. Ford Murray and family of Brampton and Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Murray of Goderich, —Miss Marlene Stainton of Lon. don ahcl Mr, and Mrs. Neil Stein- ton of l'oresto visited over the Week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Stainton, Mr. and Mrs. Don Dolmage. of London were week-end visitors with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Percy Harris. --Mr. and Mrs. Len •MeDonald and Roddy of London were guests with Mr, and Nita. Eric Walden on Friday and -Saturday. SCHOOL BOARD-s-The Brussels Public School Board members, responsible for the erection of the new school building in that village, which was officially opened last Friday, are shown above. ilk alS- 1NITED CHURCH HAS SUCESSFUL YEAR IVEW SCHOOL—The bear Brussels Ftddie School; which Was Officially opened last Friday atternoou is planted above,. Tile. new building 18 Modern in every respect and is Of 64dt aunt onneint Week obstinate.. Right to left, J. MCWhirter, R. Kennedy, F. "Mitchell, Rev. L, Brown, chairman, Q, Stephenson and L. Ebel. lion with several illiteratialta that wig utiiixc thb total hoot. wee the fullest eatent, Baptismal Service At United Church At a service of Holy Baptism at Wingham. Milted 'Murcia on Sun- day morning, Rev, T, G, fusser baptized slit infants, The children mere tifeApiEt63 for baptism by to Russell Zurbrigg, on 'behalf of the ',session, Faye McGuire was the flavor girl and presented each of PART OF THE LARGE CROWD that was on hand for the official opening of the new Brussels public school last Friday afternoon, is shown above. The youngsters heard Very Rev. Dr. F. Stewart', past moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, describe the saeri- flee that parents make in order to build such modern schools. The children later moved to their classrooms. and the public toured the school, PERSONALS St. Augustine Forms C.W.L. Parish Council Several ladies of St, Augustine met in the parish hall on Tuesday of last week to form a parish coun- cil of the Catholic Women's League of Canada. Rev. L. C. Thomas opened the meeting with the League prayer, welcomed the ladies and introduc- ed Mrs, H. Ferris, secretary of the London Diocesan Connie!, who gave an interesting talk on CWL and its activities since its origin. After a discussion it was moved by Mrs, Jos, Hickey and seconded by Mrs, Wm,. Redmond, to- form a parish council]. Fr. Thomas appointed the follow- ing officers: President, Mrs, Win. Redmond; 1st vice., Mrs. Myles St. Marie: secretary and press con- vener, Mrs. W tn. Kina ; trear; ur- Mallrath suffered from er and convener of finance, Mrs. boil le her ear. Gus Devereaux, Mrs. W. J. Farrell, second vice — .*• Mr. and Mrs. James Me1'lrath, who has been visiting for several weeks with Toronto relatives, re- turned i.ome on Thursday, Mrs. a severe preferred and common stock 5% cash and other -assets amounted to 10%, The net rate of interest, earn- ed, increased to 5.41%. Speaking of the large part which has been taken by non-Canadian investors in the country's expan- sion since the war, and the sizeable non-Canadian ownership in many of her industries, President George L, Holmes comments: "I would hope that -this problem could be re- solved by the enterprise and initia- tive of Canadians rather than by unreasonable restrictions placed on non-Canadian investors, since it is important for the continued de- velopment of Canada's resources and trade to maintain a sound cli- mate for foreign investment," Mr. Holmes predicts that 1961 will be a favorable year for Manu- facturers Life and will see the com- pany -become a billion dollar ear- poratioa. _ WHITECHURCH` WHITECHURCH Mr, and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft visited on Thursday last with her father, Mr. Robert Watson, a patient in Seaforth Scott Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson of Goderich visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Calvin Robinson. Mr. William, Henry was able to return home from Toronto on Saturday, making the trip with Mr. Robert Dunn of Toronto. The ladies of the village group were busy last week quilting a quilt at the home of Mrs. W. R. Farrier, for the decoration fund for the memorial hall, The ladies of the North Group are quilting this Tuesday -at the home of Mrs, Russell Gaunt for the decoration fund. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Carruthers and. family of Goderich, visited on Sunlay at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Fisher, -Severna • -from, this :community attended the funeral of -the late James Stokes at Belmore on Tuesa slay last. The stormy weather, with zero temperatures, kept folks at home this week-end and keeps folks busy filling up the stoves and furnaces. Ayel111.1•Er Best Year Ever for Manufacturers Life The Manufeclarere alfe'e, new business of $562 millions in 19(i'i was an all-time high for a year's operation, representing a gein of 20%. over the 1950 'figure, Al yes re talc] the eompany's businesh in force amounted to $3,511 Total payments to polieyoseners and beneficiaries iu 1960 also set at ! new record with Manufactervra Life paying out $131 inane/Ls in death claims, nuLtared endowments, , annuity puyments end ether policy • benefits, including millions in dlivdends to Imlicyoweers. a he total benefits Paid since the ineer• poration of 'the rent um 18e7 exceeds $ats Assets held in bust for paymma of future policy benefits; 110W total $961 millions, ft avernmen I rind other public body bonds vorati hate] 20ai. of assets; while other puline. utility and eorporation bonds total.- led 52S]; mortgages and real held for investment made up Kees, president of the London Diocesan Council, explained 11w different. convenershipe and their purposes, after which Fr, Thomas appointed the following conveners; Spiritual, Mrs. .Tos. Hickey; membership, Mrs. Cyril :Hoye; citizenship and immigration, Mrs. Raymond Doyle. The officers were then installed by Rev. Thomas. The new president took the chair and the charter was applied tor.' After a discussion it was moved by Mrs. Jos, Hickey and seconded by Mrs, Gus Devereaux to hold meet. ings the first. Monday of, each month at 2 p.m..airs. Wit. Kina- ban ,offered her home for the next meeting on February 13th. Mrs. Wm. Redmond timeked the laaite and wishe d th e m enema' at the meeting in bucknow. The meeting dosed with prayer and lunch win; served. F WITH A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN Home Improvement Loans are available through your bank under the National Housing Act for alterations and repairs to the exterior or interior of a home and for a wide variety of other improve- ments, You may borrow up to $4,000 with up to ten years to repay. These loans are also available to the owners of rental properties. WITH A FARM IMPROVEMENT LOAN Farm improvement Loans, backed by the G)omin- ion Government are available from your bank— up to $7,500 at five per cent simple interest and up to ten years to repay. These loans cover the purchase of all types of farm equipment and improvement to the farm house and farm buildings. a WITH A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN Enquire about Government-backeo loans for Improvements to small business establishments through the chartered banks—up to $25,000 and up to ten years to repay. tOkADVitt ANDAttatftitt,tAil YOUR LOCAL SAMNA t MitnttiItNt Witt ISStittiltY AtITHOItITY ittsnsttit-10 C,A1011A, Why Wait for Spring? the mothers with a raination cor- sage. ; The children bantizerl were Kin ea Marie, daughter of Mr„ and Mrs.. Lovett MCC:1111'0; it4' 1)9 rie-dr. daughter of Dr. nnd Mrs, Samuel Smith; (3olda Lea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mae Sewers: Gary Lynn, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Maciran; Karen tamisa daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Boll and Stephen 'Bruce, son of Mr. am' Mrs. Frank -Burke.