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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-05-31, Page 7• Tije wittgbain arbbancrAtintrz Babies Baptized At Chalmer's Church WINGRIAM, ONTARIO, WEI)NESDAY, MAY $1,. 1061 wnrrEcHuoca—Ohalmers Pres- byterian Church was. 'prettily de- toiated With spring flowers for the anniversary services on Sunday with Rev. T. E. Kennedy of Rine-. vale conducting the service. At the baptismal service in the Morning David Johnson MI of Mr. and Mrs, Walter Elliott and Wil- liam: Shane, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Perelon, were baptized,. The choir rendered special anni- versary anthems, solos and quartet numbers. MRS. G. E. FARRIER REPORTS 'ON BALE Saugeen Dist. Scouts Rally at Belgrave for Church Parade MISSIONARY WRITES READ LETTER FROM MISS D. DOUGLAS WHITE0ITURCH - The regular meeting of the WAS. of the Unit- ed Charch was held on Wednesday in the Sunday School room a the church, with Mrs. Russell Gaunt presiding and giving the ' call to worship. She also led in the medi- tation period, with the theme, "Let God Guide". Mrs, J, D, Reecroft assisted with the meditation, show- ing that Christ calls for work, and plans our lives with wisdom. Mrs. Gaunt led in prayer, with all repeating the Lord's prayer In uni- son, Mrs, IVIillan Moore told of the great naturalists, who found that birds and animals had voices 'by Which they could communicate with others. Mrs. E, H. 'Groskorth led in prayer for the missionaries and for Miss Jean Stewart of Trinidad. Mrs. .Beecroft gave a reading on "Stewardship" and Mrs. Moore had charge of the chapter from the study book, "Ship under the Cross", speaking of the Ecumenical action, to witness in a world where we must 'be responsible for actions in our own country. Mrs, G. E. Farrier reported that five blankets had been sent to the 'bale, with five pyjamas and four pairs of 'mitts. The next meeting, with the 'birthday tea, will be held at the home of Mrs. Albert Codltes. Mrs. Moore closed the meeting with prayer. Ten members were pre- sent, Makes. Apple Pie For Fruit Lassies E' WHITCHURCH _.The Fruit Lassies of the 4-H Club met on Saturday at the home of Mrs. G. E. Farrier with six girls present. All repeated the pledge aro answered the rill call by naming two fruits they had eaten the day before, Mrs, Farrier dictated notes for the record hooks and Elizabeth De Brun demonstrated making an apple pie, which was later enjoyed for lunch. Next meeting will 'be held at the home of Mrs. A. N. Coultes on June 3. three Queen's Scout certificates to fim MeNaughton, Lucknow, Allan -.:tarnpbell, Walkerton and Tom tathwcll, Lucknow. District Com- missioner •Gowv.nlock also present- ?d 10 leaders' certificates, 10 Troop Scout-and 13 Pack Scout awards, Will Celebrate 30th Anniversary BLUEVALE- Mr. and Mrs, (lor- don Hall and Mr, and Mrs, Will .all attended a family dinner in eonor of Mr. and Mrs. James Mas- ters at the home of the latter's daughter, Mrs. Steve Biller, and 'air. Biller, at Grimsby on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Masters will celebrate '.he fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on June 7th, when they will hold open house at their home in Parkhill, Mr. and Mrs. Masters were mar- ried in the Methodist Church in Bluevale in 1911. Present at Sunday's reunion were their son and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Bob 'Masters, of Handl- ton, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Dorman, of Parkhill, and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Biller; also the groom's brother, Bob Masters, and Mrs, Masters, of Woodville. WHITECHURCH The W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church met in the church on Wednesday last with the president, Mrs. Johnston Conn, presiding. Mrs. Donald Ross read the'Structure message and Mrs. D, Hill gave the meditation. Mrs. H. D. McDonald led in the Glad Tid- ings prayer. The roll call was ans- wered by giving a Bible verse tell- ing of bees and honey. Mrs. Frank Coulter read an in- teresting letter from the mission- ary, Miss Dorothy Douglas, Mrs. Donald Rom had charge of the topic, "Together We Unite to Al- leviate Human Need", telling of the World Refugee Year, when re- fugees were placed in camps and homes. All joined in singing "Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life". Plans were made for delegates to attend the Maitland Presbyter- ial in Wingham and the meeting closed with the Lord's prayer, Attend Funeral In Saskatchewan ADULT CLASSES TOO SARNIA INSTRUCTOR, SWIMMINfi CLASSES GORRIE-eiThe C,orrie Red Cross swimming classes are being organ- ized for the month of. August Registrations have been sent out to all schools in Howlett Township and surroundieee area with regis- tration in all classes appearing heavy. Lionel Johnston, chairman of the Water Safety committee, has an- nounced the appointment of James Ctelland, of Sarnia, as swimming instructor, Mr. Clelland hoels Royal 'Life Saving certificate and is a qualified examiner. The assistant instructor will be ,apponted very shortly. Classes for adults are also open to anyone in the area. BENHAVE WHITEOHURCH --John Gordon, eldest son of the late Mr, and Mrs. Archibald Gordon of Kinloss Twp, passed away suddenly at the farm home of the three brothers, John, Angus and-James Gordon of Brad- prick, Sask„ on Friday morning. He was in his 86th year and had never married. The two brothers, Angus and .lames, and two sisters, Mrs. Errol Duncan of Broderick and Mrs. John McGee of Wingham survive. Mrs, Gordon Dickison•of Teeswater is a niece and Mr. James McBur- ney, Teeswater and Fred McGee, Wingham, are nephews, Mrs. McGee and Mrs, Dickison left on Surday from Mallon Air- port to attend the funeral from the Outlook funeral home on Mon-' day, They will visit for a week with relatives there. Members Present Gift Four hundred and ninety Wolf Cubs, Boy Scouts and their leaders - thronged into. Belgrave by car and lime on Sunday afternoon to at- tend the annual Saugeen District ., church parade, the largest ever ' 'held in this district. Packs ,,e,•' and Troops were in attendance * from Cargill, Chesley, Durham Ripley, Hanover, Kincardine, Kin- loss, Lueknow, Paisley, Walkerton Whigharn, .Belgrave and Brussels They formed- up on the grounds at the community centre at 2.30 and, led by the Belgrave Pipe Band, paraded up Jane .Street, across to 'Station Street and down to Main Street and so back to the commun- ity centre for the service. Throngs of visitors lined the streets of the village to watch the 'parade. Taking the salute during the march past were District Com- missioner Archie Gowanloek of Walkerton, along with. Reeve Clar- ence Hanna of East Wawanosh and Reeve Stewart Procter of Mor- . ris, The service opened with the plate lug of flags, followed by the Na- tional Anthem. Rev. J. H, Ander- son of Knox United Church, Bel- geleve, gave the call to worship and the invocation, Rev. William Mor- rison of Knox Presbyterian Church led the responsive reading and read the Scripture lesson, The addres,!, "Tfre-Boy Makes the Man", was O, livered by Col. Karl Kriig of W'r ham, 'tcltev, R. Mealey of T - 'n: _Anglican Church led in prayer am Rev. Anderson closed the service. with the benediction. - Muskat accommtniment for the hymns was provided by the hand of Vic Wingham .Salvatioe Army Corps and at the offertory, which was taken by the Scouts, special music was rendered by Miss Joyce Procter and M, R. Orr, who played a medley of religious music us a trumpet duet. During the service several Pre- sentations were made, including BLUEVAIeld At the ronelusion of ehoir practice on Thursday ev- ening the Knox Presbyterian Church choir presented one of their members, Miss Dorothy Shaw, with an electric tea kettle, -Coni,este were conducted by Carol Robertson and Edith Shaw. Miss Mary Harman and Mrs. Glen -Golley assisted Mrs. Nora Moffatt in serving refresh- ments,' - • - CHARLES MEER DIES 4 0 OLD BOTTLES liar-,( OVERED—While Bruce Hays, R. R. 1., Wroxeter, was using a tractor with back hoe attachment, he unearthed several round bottom- ed, bottles and a lianaleless mug, 11.14 inches in eir- eieference. meg was not even chipped. The discovery was made While digging a foundation for George Browns' 'new welding and body Shop, to replace the one lost by fire laet November. The site was the former Dolmage and later Steenmiller —Photos, Mrs. George Brown, Wins First Place s Public Speaker_ . Mr. and Mrs. Alan Campbell and Dean of London spent the week- end with their -parents, Mr, and Mrs. Floyd Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pengelly.. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoshal and family of Springfield visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Mr. arid Mrs. Ralph McCrea and family visited on Sunday with Mr, and 1/Irs. 'Gordon Manning and family at Blyth. Mr, and Mrs. Arnold. Mathers and family of Toronto visited over the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melville Mathers and Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Pengelly. Miss Jean Hayes and Miss Linda IN usT °IN', Hosp. Holmes of. Elyria, Ohio, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Joe Dunbar and other relatives. Visitors over the week-end 'with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vincent were. Mrs, Lieeee 3yKoDpwall and ORrdon of Westfield and Mr. and Mrs': Geo. Bullock and Eldon of Zurich. Mr. and Mrs. Murray McDow- ell and Heather of ;Cookstown spent the 'week-end with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Walsh and Mr. and Mrs, Alva McDowell, Mrs, A. Fear of Blyth visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fear and family. Mn, and Mrs. Ross Procter and family of Burlington visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter, ' 'Mr. Lloyd Taylor, Judy and John of Sarnia visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Taylor and oth- er relatives. • Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Wheeler and family of London visited on Sun- day with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Herb Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs: Russel Walker of Godcrich spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Robert Stone- house and with Mr, and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse and other relatives. F nine girls on May 22 in honor of Donna Marie's ninth birthday. Mr. and. Mrs. James Iluctwitly "'irailreff - 77f entail 410; "Vat' laCt'illirg, Mrs, Lee Abrams and Patty of Port Lambton were week- end guests of Mr. and Mrs, Ain Graham: Mr.. and Mrs, William Edgar of Ayr were slimier guests of 'Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar on Sunday. Mr. Birks Robertson, Teeswater visited Sunday at, the homes of Glad and Gordon Edgar, Sgt. William Tait and Sgt. (-4er aid Davidson of the Uplands Air- port, who are taking a course in electronics at Came Borden, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs William Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Frank King .have received word that their son, Jack. has been successful in passing his seeond year examination in Forest- ry Engineering at Toronto Uni- versity, Mr. ,Tos. Bennett underwent eye and facial surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on. Friday. Ross Latronica, was moved to (;OPEN-IL' - Elbert Doniteregued Well the thee- prize in the Altdi- eolal c ontest at nkioek on May 12. it was at a Youth Rally of the .Kiteheni,r League or tile Christian Reformed (burial, Elbert, won over ...en. contestants; in the boys' class. QUEEN'S SCOUTS — District Commissioner Archie Gowanlock, of Walkerton; extreme right, is pictured above as he congratulated three new Queen's Scouts who attended the march past mud church service fiORRIE Mr. and Mrs, Frank Earls and Leone, of London, spent the week- end with Mrs. William Doig and Mr. Heed: Doig. iidr. and Mrs, Kenneth Hastie and Mr. and Mt's W, C, King spent Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ferguson, Linda and Kathy, of Hensall, visit- ed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Moir. Mrs. Stewart Strong ententained GortmE • Charles Wesley Greer. 68, died in Listowel Memorial Hos- pital on Tuesday, May 23. He was born October 7, 1892,. Milt?. Township, the son of the late Jas. Greer and the former Mary Ainsley Mr, Greer farmed in Howlett Township, He married the former Bessie Holmes, of Molesworth, on Septem- ber 4, 1918, who survives, with four sons, John, Beamsville; James and George, of Howick Township, and Neil, of Listowel; five daughters. Mrs. Russell (Mary) Tate, Toronto; Mrs. George (Grace) Bruce, of Islington; Mrs. Wm. (Betty) Moe gam, Downsview; Jean, of Strat- ford, and Joyce, at home One sister, Miss Lillian Greer, Harris- ton, and nine grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held Fri- day, 3.30, at the Moir funeral home Connie, with Rev. J .W. Hird, of Fordwich United Church officiat- ing. Pallbearers were John Craig, John Leppington, Gordon Hogg, Harold Keil, Norman Harding and Stewart Lovell. Interment was in Fordwich Cemetery. • in Belgrave on Sunday. The threes Scouts winning the promotion are, left to right: Jim McNaughton, Luck- now; Allan Campbell, Walkerton, and Torn Rath- well, Lucknow.—Photo by Connell. • ,! •` • the outdoor church service, In the baelqtroUnd are, left, Mrs, (1, McBerrneY, at Mrs, )(]IatrWI Villttilry both, Assistant Cub Ioaders..4%Oto by Cieiniell. PLACING THE .LAMS. The boys bearing the eiders of the Verifies Wolf Cad) and Iley Scout groups in attendance at the annual Sangeen District church parade on Sunday place Hick flags before the sere vice skated. The Winglinin Salvation Army Band supplied Musk Victoria Hospital, from, the Palm- erston Hospital, His condition is critical. wieh, and Mrs: Ee •Charron and Janice of Aneaster visited Mrs. Frances Strong on Monday, Mr. And Mrs. Keith Neeshaw, Mr. Ernest Lisle and Mir, Edwin Lisk, all of Newinarket, visited Met Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Irwin. Mr, and Mcs)e Frank King visit- xi on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Dettman of Turn- berry Township, Miss Ella Stiason, IVIr, cull Mes. James Stinson, all of Regina, visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyndman, Mrs. Courtney Gilpin and other friends on Tuesday and Wednes- day. • Mr. and Mrs, Edward Nee-ton. illr .and Mrs. William Hart. Wrox- eter, spent Sunday with Mr. and. Mrs. Bill Hart of Oshawa,' Mr. and Mrs. Bruce 'Bennett Iris-. ited Mr. Jos. Bennett in London on Sunday. Mrs. Jos. Bennett is stay- ing in London. Miss Alma Nash, Toronto, is vis- iting Mrs, C. Ritchie. Mr. and Mrs, Robert rpottele of Wingliam, Mr. and Mrs, A. Davies and Douglas, Harriston, Me. aunt Mrs. Bailing Arthur, Mi, and Mrs, ttoy Reist and Mrs. N Ar- thur, all of Drew, were guests efl Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Stroeg en Sunday. Mrs. Lorne Laird. Toronto. await the week-end with Mrs, Fred trWin. Mn, and Mrs. Harry Gowde, Mr. and Mrs. James Dolg visitrR 'sits. Mary Pratt in London on Sunday. The ladles remained and tetionel ,Monday evening. Mr;' Clifford Pete has leternee borne from the Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mr, and Mrs. Wilmer Ross, PNTS. ton, and Mr, and Mr.. Het- ,sen avi.,1 Pamela a Harrietere Red Sunday with -Mr. and Ma he sing Toner. M's. Alex MeeDona',1 and 1'4". .•4eorge Menzies of brussels vest: 1, .'iteeilay with Mr. and M.o. tIernge 2,er.en. The June meeting of the Gerrie institute will be held at !lame of Mrs. Cecil Wilson ou rnesi7ae, June Elth At 8ela e to 11.11- !mini research eonveeere will ha in charge of the meetleg. The neit. to, My earliest recollections of the Women's Institute. The regular meeting of the Heva eat awned! 'has been changed ninthly, June 6th instead of day. Next. Sunday, Juee the ane nual ,flower service will Lo held fn Gorrie United Church at 11 o'clock. Rey. J, W, Bird of ny...,olneh. will be the guest cpealter, The annual Parents' Night haiG quet, sponsored by the Group Coinmittee of the Boy Semite Will be held hi the Gorrie eoneteumity ".hall on ti'rlday night, CLUE BELGRAVE CUB PACK was ainmeg the hun- dreds of Scouts end Cubs who Attended the amend district church parade in Belgrave on Sunday alter- MOM. The 35.meitlber peek is pictured above during s•1•,'!•.iniL.,051b,! ••.." 1:2! c•If 1.i:: • • ••