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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1962-01-17, Page 7din Sabliaitte Timr W1MAJ A01, ONTARIO, WED.N 1,S11A �, JANUARY 11, 1962 UNITEP CHURCH WOMEN At' [DJ4EY ASKS FOR RELIGIOUS MATERIAL BICI.(H AVE, The first meeting or the United Church Women was held in Knox 'Wilted Church on .'Thursday evening. MLTs, J. H, An demon opened with the .call to worship, followed by a hymn and prayer. •Mrs, Clifford Logan, chairman of the nominating committee, rear., the new slate of officers as follows. Pres., ML's, Walter Scott; vice- pres,, ML's. Ross Anderson; see. Mrs. Laura Johnston; treas., Mrs James R. Coultes; leader of after noon unit, Mrs, Leslie Bolt; !calci of evening unit, Mrs. Ted Fear portfolio secretaries, Christian ci tizenship and social action, Mrs Stanley Cook; community friend ship, visiting and membership, Mrs Carl Procter and Mrs. Janne. Mlchle; co-operation in Christian education and missionary educa tion,. Mrs. Jack' Higgins; finance Mrs. ' Clifford Logan; flowers sprays and wreaths, Mrs. Georg( Jordan and Mrs. John Anderson. # church, Mrs, Stewart Procter; lit eratur'e and communications, Mrs Kenneth 'Wheeler; manse, Mrs. Ross Robinson and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse; nominations, Mrs. Earl Anderson, Mrs. Harold - Vincen, and Mrs. .Kenneth Wheeler; pros: and publicity, Mrs. Laura Johns- ton; social functions, Mrs. Jame. R. Coultes and Mrs, J. M. Coultes; stewardship and 'recruiting, Mrs •George Martin; supply and social assistance, Mrs. Lyle Hopper; pi- anist, Mrs. George Johnston. Mrs. Walter Scott, assisted by Mrs, Jack Taylor, led the worship service on "New Beginnings in Wo- ft 41 men's Work", Ruth Michie, Marilyn Campbell and Helen Anderson formed a trio air:! sang "Mary's Lullahye", Mrs. J. H, Ai)derson conducted the Bible study and gave an Inspiring talk on the Psalms, In a fitting close to Mrs. Anderson's talk, the trio sang "As Pants the Hart". The of- fering was received and dedicated. by Mrs, Walter Scott. Mrs. George Michle gave an ad- dress on "The United Church Wo. men". lairs. Lyle Hopper told the members of a letter she had re- ceived from Dr, Pedley of Jamaica asking for any religious material and it was agreed that the supply committee send any of this mater - .al that Is available. It was agreed that the bill for supplies for the United Church Women be paid. It was decided that the after- noon and evening units meet on Wednesday, Jan. 17th, and that the secretary and treasurer pur- :hase new books, The next meet- ing will be held in March and will oe the Easter meeting. Mrs. Scott dosed with the hymn "Standing at ,.he Portals", followed by the Miz- pah benediction. • A social time followed during which the members of the Provis- onal committee served a delicious lunch. Members of the provision- al committee who spent consider- able time getting this new organ- ization off to a good start are Mrs. J, H. Anderson, Mrs. Earl Ander- son, Mrs. George Michie, Mrs. J. H. Coultes, Mrs Lewis Stonehouse, Mrs Clifford Logan, Mrs. Walter Scott and Mrs. James Walsh. Rev. J. H. Anderson was in charge of a special inaugural ser- vice on Sunday morning, held along with the regular church ser- vice. Ladles' Guild BI LGRAVI: Mrs, 'Robert Hig- gins welcomed the members of the Ladies' Guild of Trinity Anglican Chureh to her home on '1'hursdav afternoon for the regular and an- nual meeting. The vice-president, Mrs, Alec Nethery, was in charge and opened the meeting with the hymn "0 God Our Help in Ages Past", Mrs, Cora McGill read the Scripture lesson. Minutes and financial statement were read by Mrs. Richard Procter and Mrs. Cooper Nethery. Caress of thanks were read from Mrs, 1r". Meaicy and the Rapp family of Wingham. Rev. Mealey expressed thanks to the members for their co-operation in the past year. The new slate of officers was elected as follows; Pres„ Mrs, Alec Nethery; vice -pies„ Mrs. Cora Me - Gill; sec„ Mrs, Richard Procter; treas., Mrs, Cooper Nethery; pian- ist, Mrs. Mel Bradburn; visiting comm., Mrs. McGill, Mrs. Cooper Nethery and Mrs. Herman Neth- ery; quilt comm., Mrs, Robert Hig- gins, Mrs. Herman Nethery, Mrs, McGill and Mrs. David Armstrong; card comm., Mrs. Robert Higgins; program comm., Mrs, Herman Nethery, Mrs, F. Mealey and Mrs, Mei Bradburn.. Plans were discussed for cater- ing to a banquet in the near fu- ture. Rev, Mealey closed the meet- ing with prayer ' Weekly Euchre BELGRAVE --There were seven tables in play at the regular week- ly euchre party, with Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse and Jack McBurney winning the high prizes. Novelty prize winners were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna. Consolation priz- es went to Miss Joyce Armstrong and Albert Vincent. Mrs. J. 'W. Walters,. Life=long Resident A. life long resident of Wingham, Mrs. Mary Walters of Pleasant Valley, diced in Wingham General Hospital on Saturday, Jan, 13th, following a long illness. Mrs, Wal- ters had been a patient in hospi- tat for several months, and then had been at Brookhaven Rest Home for a long period, She re- turned to the hospital the week be- fore Christmas, Tho former Mary Elizabeth Casemore, daughter of the late Margaret and Hugh Casemore, was in her 780 year. Her hus- band, John Wesley Walters, pre- deceased her in 1942. There were no children, Mrs. Walters was highly respect ed by her •neighbors In :Pleasant Valley. She had a happy dispos- ition and will be remembered, es pecially by those who resided in the neighborhood over a period of years, as a very kindly and thoughtful person. Mrs, Walters is survives] by two sisters, Sarah (Mrs. William Jen- kins) of Bluevale and Ethel (Mrs. L', Kirke god) of Kitchener, and a brother, William Casemore of Wingham, She was a member of Wingham United Church and funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. Garnett Hussar from the R. A. Currie & Sons funeral home on Monday af- ternoon with interment in the Wingham cemetery. The pallbearers were Carl. Case - more, Robert Casemore, Howard Casemore, Gershom Johnson, Hen- ry Wheeler and Frank Balfour. • Bonspiel Here The Western Foundry Bonspiel is beingheld here on Wednesday of this week. Sixteen rinks. MEMBERS OF THE LADIES' AUXILIARY of the Wingham Gideon Camp presented New Testaments to the students at the capping ceremony field in the nurses' residence last Wednesday after- noon. Mrs. Merrill Cantelon outlined the work of the society and dedicated the Testaments with Mrs. Bill Henderson making the presentation. Left to right are Mrs. Iris Morrey, adminis- tratrix; student Evangeline Flett, Wingham; Mrs, Bill Henderson, Mrs. Janet Fielding, director of the school of nursing.—Photo by Cantelon. NINETEEN NURSING ASSISTANTS, whose homes extend from Sarnia to Owen Sound, rectrved their caps on Friday in an im- pressive ceremony at the nurses' residence at the Wingham 4• General Hospital. Front row, left to right, Carol Walpole, R.R. 3, Markdale; Buelah Blakely, Sarnia; Marsha Armstrong, Owen Sound; Mary Anne Jeffery, London; Bernice Denkers, Leaming- ton; centre row, from the left, Elizabeth Blue, Seaforth; Patricia Young, Walter's Palls; Marie Adams, Goderich; Evangeline Flett, Wingham; Lucille Janus, Sarnia; Faye Slue, Seaforth; back row, Caroline Ross, R.R. 1, Brumfield; Barbara Harris, Sarnia; Mar- ilyn Murray, R.R. 3, Markdale; Carolyn Campbell, R.R. 8, Wat- ford; MarjoieAlton, R.R. 3, Luckno • Kay Andrews,Auburn; Elva Ashley, R.R. 2, Durham.—Photo by Cantelon. Miss H nuah Harris Burled at Carrie The death of Miss Hannah Grace Tiarris occurred at the Colander Nursing Herne in Brussels on Jan- uary 13th, Miss Harris was born In 187'. in Howtek Township, one and a half miles north of Fordwli.k where she lived until her parents, the late Mr, and .Mrs, Daniel Harris, retired and moved to Harriston.. She lived in that town until 1937 when she niov. ed to Fordwich and :made her home with her sister, Mrs, Wm, (Mary) Wade and the later Mr, Wade. Owing to ill health she spent the last two and a half years in a nursing home, She Is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Bertha) Fitzpatrick, New Westminster, B.C., and Mrs. Wade of Fordwich, Miss Harris was a former mem. ber of Orange Hill and Harriston United Churches. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E, C. Attwell of the Gorrie Anglican Church in the Moir fun- eral home last Friday, Interment was in Gorrie cemetery, Profit Shown by Belmore Arena The secretary -treasurer of the Delmore Memorial Arena, Nelson J. Hunkin, reports that the year's op- erating expenditures were more than covered by the receipts. The following is the statement: Receipts Skating . Hockey Rent from Lobsinger Bros Rent fnom ice Rent from the hall Euchre Donations from the follow- ing: Women's Institute Curlers . . Johann Insurance Thos. Abraham LEGION PRESIDENTS—Cyril Robinson, the 1962 president of Wingham Branch 180, Royal Can- adian Legion, is shown with Mrs, George Brooks, who has been installed for a two-year term as president of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion. The new officers were installed by a team from Seaforth branch of the Legion,—Photo by John Strong, William Woodrow i BLUEVALE 1 Miss Joyce Calvert, of Toronto, The death of William Woodrow, and Mr. Ivan Rupert of Ayr, visited 83, well-known pioneer of the Kyle, i with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Garniss Sask., district, occurred on Sunday, ; last week, Dec, 17th in Eston Union Hospital,' Sask. On account of last week's storm He was born in Bluevale Feb. 1 the meeting of the Bluevale Wo - 10, 1877. He is survived by his men's Institute was postponed to wife, Jessie, and five sons, How. 1 a later date. and of Eatonian, Sask.; Clifford 1 Raymond Elliott attended the of Kimberley, Sask.; Elmer of Bar- 'funeral service Lor his cousin, Roy ria, Ont,; Scott of Kyle and Jack Baird at Kitchener on Sunday. Buried at Kyle of North Battleford, Sask.; also al Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hall and Hamburg were with Mr, and 237.2'3 22738 sister, Mrs. Robert Turvey of 1 daughter of New 93.50 Blyth and two brothers, Robert of week -end visitors 94,95 Blue Sky, Alta., and James of Kyle. Mrs. Gordon Hall. 113:00 1 The" funeral service from the 110,75 Kyle United Church with inter- ment in Clearwater Lake ceme- tery, were held on Thursday, Dec, 225.00 21st. 90.50 • 10.00 5,00 Slides of arctic Total Receipts $1,207.31 Shown al Guild Expenses 1'u,el $ 194.75 Hydro... 140.35 Caretaking .......... 55.00 Inourance 363,23 Miscellaneous .. .... .......... 221.87 Total Expenses $ 975.17 Cr. Bal, on year's oper$ 232.14 Cash on ha:id, end of '60' 47.35 Bal. in bank, end of '60 438.36 Balance in the bank at the end of 1961 ..$ 717.55 DONNYBROOK Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jefferson of Owen Sound, Mr, and Mrs. Sam Jefferson of Newmarket, Miss Gladys Jefferson of Woodstock, Mr. and Mrs, George Reeves of Toronto and Miss Irene Jefferson of Dunnville visited with Donny- b'rqok relatives. Mrs, Cecil Chamriey. of Wingham spent a. few days with her daugh. ter, Mrs. Sam Thompson, Mr. Thompson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jefferson and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Josling and family of Londesboro on Sunday. Little Deb- bie, who has spent a couple of weeks with her grandparents, re- turned home with them. Mrs. J. C. Robinson of Wingham spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Edwand Robinson and family. Mr, and Mrs. George Webster, Brenda and Carol, of St Helens, visited on Sunday with, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart and family. Presbyterial Rally To Be in Belgrave The annual meeting of Huron Presbyterial was held in St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church in Clin- ton, when Miss Eva Somerville, of Goderich, Was re-elected president. Delegates were present front Bel - grave, Clinton, Goderich, Hensall and Seaforth, `t'Wo Presbyterial secretaries, both from Knox, Belgrave, Mrs, E, Wightman for Welcome and Wel. fare, and Mrs. 0, G. Anderson, for Glad Tidings, presented reports from their departments. Mrs. Wightman extended an invitation tor the September rally of the Presbyterial to be held in Belgrave. The invitation was accepted and this event will mark the 75th an- niversary of the Presbyterian WMS In Knox Church, Belgrave. Fonr Other auxiliaries in the Presbyter- ial will celebrate anniversaries this year. ,i 'Presbyterial committee of three Was set up to leek after contribu- tions to special projects a one in Winnipeg and tion overseas, FORDWICH—St. Anne's Guild met in the basement of the Church on Thursday for the regular meet- ing. Members of the W.A. and the A.Y.P.A, joined the Guild members to hear the guest speaker. The meeting opened with a hymn, .followed by the Lord's prayer. .The Scripture was read by Mrs. Lois Simif(Ans.. The president, Mrs. Jean Soth- ern, then welcomed the guesls and guest speaker. Rol) call was ans- wered by eleven members. The minutes of the last, meeting were read. by Miss Elva Foster, assis- tant secretary. After a short businessdiscussion the president introduced the speak- er, Everett Cooper. Before show- ing his slides of the Arctic. :where he was stationed for a year, Mr. Cooper gave a very interesting talk on the fitr North, mainly about Port Harrison, where he was work- ing at' the time. After showing his slides of the North country, Mr. Cooper showed a few slides of Montreal, Ottawa and other points in Ontario, as well as Wiartor,, where he is now stationed, The ,president thanked Mr. Coo- per and Mrs, Beatrice Jordc.r pre- sented him with a small gift. Mr. Attwell then closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served by members of the Guild, Mother Passes in Carrick Township Mrs. Edwin Gilniar, 70, of Car- rick Township and mother of Mrs. Raymond Gowdy of the Wingham Public School teaching staff, died suddenly at 'her home on Monday. The former Mary Detttnan was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dettman and was born March 19, 1891, in Howlett Town- ship. She was a, member of the McIntosh United Church and the Women's Missionary Society. She and her husband farmed in Car - Mrs. Stanley Bride Speaks at Service FORDWICH--A very impressive service was held Sunday morning in the Fordwich United Church when the Rev. A. C. Coles install- ed the new officers of the United Church Women. Mrs, Harold Pollock and .Mr,. Harold Doig were the leaches fur the inaugural service with Mre. Stanley Bride giving the address, "Vision of the Future". Special Music was rendered by the choir under the leadership of Mrs. Ken Graham, Rev..Coles made a tape rer,irrlang of the service for future reference. Bridge Club North and South- -First, Wire. r-' MacKay and Mrs, H. Fisher; see-. ond, Mrs, G. Gannett and Mrs. U. Godkin; third, Mrs, W, H. French and Mrs. J. R. Lloyd, East and West •First, Mrs, C,'. Hodgins and Mrs. R. Dundas; sec- ond, G. MacKay and Mrs. G. Cain- eron; third, Harry Spry and Mrs. J. H. Crawford. St. Marys Man Wins Prize Here WHITECHURCH Thirteen tables were in play at the ewihre held on Friday night in S. S. No. 9, East Wawanosh. The prizes, do- nated by the Alexander Hardware stere, Wingham, went to Miss Mary Hehn and George Grigg, who held high points and to Miss Doreen Pattieon and James Coultas, who held low points. The lucky draw prize went to J. Kilgallan. of St. Marys, who visited over the week -end with his uncle and aunt, Mr. John and Miss Annie McKinnon, of Turne—rr.y. The so- cial time was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Congram will sponsor another party in two weeks.. The president of the Unitra C'hurrli ELECT OFFICERS t� 1�� Women is Mrs, William ,r . S1'i:.snn. The leader of the afternoon unit (�ALi f a cil , is Mrs, Wray Cooper and lir., tea 1U �y{ n der of the evening unit, Mrs. Ben Gibson. Herman Albrecht, Fordwich Native FORDWICH Funeral service was conducted on Wednesday for Herman Albrecht, Fordwich native, at the Moir funeral home in Gor- rie. Rev, John Murdock of Knox Presbyterian Ch u rch, Waterloo, of- ficiated. Burial was in Fordwich ceme- tery. Mr. Albrecht died at Coutts Pa- vilion, Freeport Sanatorium, neon' Kitchener, after a long illness. Be- fore entering hospital he had re- sided at R.R. 1, Ayr. He was 8S years old. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Albrecht, he was born 'gear Clifford. His marriage to Lillie Etta Gibson took place in rims. She predeceased him in 1943 Mr. Albrecht farmed at Con. 2. i-Iowick, for many years. He w,•s a member of the Foniwieh United Church and had served on the board of Management for some time. Surviving are two son:,, Dalton rf Weston and Archive of Breslau: one daughter, Mrs. Leland ( Violet' Kress of R.R. 1, Ayr. with whom he resided since retiring from the farm; one sister, Mrs. .Minnie Wells of Listowel; 10 grandehildrun and 14 great grandchildren. rick Township after their mar.i Minister's Car riage on Jan. 29, 1925, in Howick Township, 1 Catches Fire Besides her husband she leaves one son, Donald, of Galt; four daughters, Mrs. Jack (Muriel) AttWood, of Owen Sound, 1\2rs, Ev- eritt (Nadine) Cathers of Wroxet- er, Mrs. Raymond (Jacqueline) Gowdy of Corrie and Mrs. Wil- liam (Joanne) King of Brussels; two brothers, Eldon Dettman of Lindsay and William of Bluevale; three sisters, Mrs. Alvino Prock- now, of Walkerton, Mrs. Annie Warwick of Gadshill and Edith Dettman of London, and five grandchildren. Two brothers pre- deoeased her. Service will be held this after- noon (Wednesday) at 2.30 from M.riritnsh United Chosen. Rev. Ross MacDonald, minister of Carmel Church, while returning home at midnight from Wingham following the induetlon of Rev. G. L. Fish, had quite a (inique ex- perienee. While driving into Clinton he noticed flames shooting up the side of the car where he was sitting from the front wheel. The hraker: and hearings had burnt on the front wheel and flames were shoot• ing under the engine, He was not long making nn exit and, being Close to the fire depart. nient, serum] an extinguisher and put the flames out, Find' the flames got to the gas tank it tnuld have proved serious. Damage was nut extensive, WHITHC:HURCH The Limited Church Women of Calvin -Brick Church met Friday at the home of Mrs. Roy Pattison, with nineteen ladies present and Mrs. Lawrence ' Taylor presiding. She gave the call to worship and ail read a hymn to- gether. Mrs. Norman • Coultes hard - charge of the Bible study period. Mrs. Kenneth Mason led in prayer. Mrs, Gordon MvBurney gave a talk "The Forward Outlook". Mrs. Alex Robertson, as convener of the no- minating committee. presented the list of off(cer's to Rev. H. Andersotr, and the following were duly elect- ed: President, Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft; 1st vice. Mrs. Alex Robertson; and' vice, Mrs. Kenneth Mason; sec., Mrs. John Jamieson; assistant 800,, • Mrs. Lawrence Taylor; treas„ Mrs, r Ronald Coultes. The conveners of the committees. are Christian citizenship, Mrs, (Gordon McBurney; membership and:' visiting, Mrs. Norman Coupes; r.xtis-1 sionary caucation, Mrs. -George, McGee: finance, Mr's, K. Mason;' flower committee. Mrs. Roy Patti- son; literature and missionary, _Mrs. Mina Ritchie; manse, Mrs. Calvin Robinson; nominations, airs, E. Dow: press. Mrs. J. Jamieson; so. tial, i'1rs. Edwhr Smyth: steward - Ship. :visa. Mason Robinson, supply. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Mrs. Beecroft, Mrs. George Mc - 1 Circ, Mrs. Roy Pattison, Mrs. Alex iRobertson and Mrs, N. Coultes were +appointed to attend the Presbyter - 'al meeting in Clinton on January 24, and the program coiniii:tt.ee is Mrs. N. Coultcs, Mrs. K. N1:-tson, Mrs. Gordon McBtu'ney, and Mrs. Mason Robinson. Pianists are Mrs George McGee and Mrs. Norman Coultcs. M. and M. officials, Mrs. Bee- eroft and Mrs. Taylor; Christian 1 education, Mrs McGee, Mrs. Patti - 1 son, Mrs. Robertson; Board, of Stewards, Mrs. Calvin Robinson. Mrs. Itonaid Coultes led in prayer I foe the ;meet's!: of the missionaries and their work, All sang, "Watneti: of God. :gist." Mrs, Taylor thank- ed airs Norman Coultes for the splendid 1, 'dersdiip she hall givens the group through the past si* ' years. The roll mail was answered by paying the ?tit fee. Platin -were made for the Tay of Prayer on fl -Rev Anderson eiosed Metall t1 l� .elixd ri. t• osed ,ora ,. i� the meeting with prayer,