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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1962-10-10, Page 7r Vie Th»ancr41tn.rs 11'IPIt.i1431, ONTARIO, V'IcIDNI SDAY, OCTOBER 10, 13i 'Cub Apple Day On Saturday BELGRAVE - '11n` 1:,L Beigiase Cub Tack held 113 regular met. ing in the c!onunurtity hall with 24 G•,.rs nal tour leaders preeenl. t M Alcela, Mrs. Ken Wheeler led in the (lean;( howl, hollowed by lnspee tion. The Grey Pack mill Gary McNween its their Esker Karl the most points and so got their pen pant on the totem pole. Games were ler( by Baton, i1rn • •.; Harold Vincent, Itaksha, Mrs, U, v lunCamit and Bagherra, Mrs. Gordon McBurney. The pack divid- ed for it,struction. l3agherra wn:t with the beginners and new churn:; and Raksita taught the Cubs work - Ing for first stars how co tie knots. Baloo helped prepare the. Cubs for second stars. Several passed tests, Mrs. Ken Wheeler announced that the 50e registration fee will be due at the next meeting and also reminded the boys to take their baskets. The Cub Apple Day will be held on Saturday, October r a IIIA SIiIYINii IS �� l� tl y g New ChurchCarpet Mi'. and Mrs. J. K. McTavIsh and iY11L�. F z 9�s r � �• BELGRAVE The Lannert' (17'11.i family of London were visitors Money Received for BLUEMALE BI:i11'IVAI is The 'Tlrankoffer ing meeting of the U.C.W. was held in the Unit. •l Church on '1'hurs'lay c✓itli Mrs. Alen Corrigan i)residin, and cortriueIing the business, 'fli" learnt of the treasurer, Mrs. Alex MWry am, zn heat.ed all expenses i pair( with a h:t,;ulee nn lirrn'1. Plans i were made for the annual bazaar in Oelober, Mr;. G. C. Mitchell had (tarp the study perirrl, 'Thanksgiving.. being the therno with Bible read -i ings, prayer and hymn singing on, the theme, ,hc• gave the story o� the first 'Thanksgiving the Puritans instituted in America. Readings by Mrs, George Hetherington, Mrs, J. V L'ischer, Mrs. James Johnston and Mrs, Gordon Hall illustrated "Sacrifices of Thanksgiving". Mrs, W. J, Johnston sang a solo and Mrs. Alex Corrigan played a piano number. Birthday greetings ni 'Trinity Angli it • C.ltnreli the home of Mrs. (liar.. Van (•drop on 'Thursday and Opened with a E invrrrn, prayer and tale Lo•d'a pray- er in unison, led by the pr('.4 (I ut, Mrs, Alex Netherv, aeriplurt was read by Mrs. Jit"h Van ('ami, It was decider( to nold the an nual bazaar in November and e.)1n rnittec's were, rips, :ntc'.:t t,; l.,ok alter the table'- Monty vats re teived for the new peewit in the ehurch, Mrs. Hermon Nether;v was in charge of Lin' program. Mr,' Lawrence Var",t.i rti'a a poem on a Harvest 'J'h seltsgiving hymn and Mrs. Robert Meanly read one called "One Moment, flease". i:oll was answered by a Beatitude and the meeting closed with prayer. Grace was sung and lunch was served by the hostess, • for those whose birthdays came on OFFICER SPEAKS AT 13, The meeting closed with Taps. October 4 were sung to Mrs. W. J. t • The next meeting will he October Johnst.on, Mrs, E. Barnard and 16, Mrs, Spading Johnston. IT WAS A BIG NIGHT for Liberal Party workers last Thursday when their candidate, Murray Gaunt, won the riding by 704 votes over his PC opponent, George McCutcheon, The winner is shown at left as he was driven up and down Wingham's main street with hundreds following. At right is Liberal Association president George Inglis, -Advance -Times photo. BUM i Mr, and Mrs. Wilber layers, of ftoyal Oak, Mich., spent the holi- day week -end with Mr, and Mrs. Carl Procter. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, John and Judy, of Sarnia, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor and family. Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Wheeler, of London, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Ilerb Wheeler, The October meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the community g centre Belgrave, on Tuesday, Oct. 17. This will be the Education meeting with Mrs. Leslie Bolt as convener, address by Mrs. Cliff Logan and there will be a hobby craft. display. Luneh will be served by Mrs. H. Procter, Mrs. N, Higgins, Mrs. G. Higgins. Thanksgiving visitors with Mr.) and Mrs. Earl Anderson were Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Harlin and family, of Downsview, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Anderson and family, of Toronto, Mr, and Mrs. Jim Anderson, of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hun - king and family, of Auburn, and 6 Miss Karon Anderson, of Stratford. Sunday viistors with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter were Mr. and Mrs, Ken Alton and daughter, of + 0Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. John Spi- vey and children, of Ingersoll, and Mr. Charlie Procter, of Toronto. • 't A reminder of the Cub and Scout Apple Day to be held in Belgrave ' and surrounding districts on Sat- urday, October 1.3th, Mr. and Mrs, George Martin left on Thursday for a trip to Can- ada's east coast, • • Weelc-end visitors with Mrs, Cora McGill were Mr. and Mrs. Alec'. Styles, Billy and Patsy, of Mimico. Y• 4 Visitors for the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson were Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Anderson and family, of London, and Mr, and Mrs. Les Shaw, Brian and Sharon, of London. spent, THANKOFFERINO BELGRAVE -- The L1,C.W, of Knox Church held their Thank. offering meeting on Wednesday with the ladies of Calvin -Brick, Blyth and Westfield as guests. Mrs. Ted Fear opened the meeting with the call to worship, followed by prayer and a hymn, Mrs. Leslie Bolt read a poem, "Gncl Bless All Homes", The prayer of thanksgiv- ing was read in unison. Scripture was read by Mrs. Bolt. The offer_ i.ng was received by Mrs. .lames Coultes and Mrs, Ross Robinson and dedicated by Mrs, Fear. Mrs. Anderson read a. story, "A God Like That", followed by prtsy- er. A hymn clamed the worship service, Mrs. Walter Scott, president of the Belgrave U.C.W., welcomed the visitors Mrs, FI. J Anderson intro- duced the speaker, Mrs Allan Me - Taggart of Monerief, vice president of the Unitech Clnn'eh Women of Huron Presbytery, who tonic as her topic "How J)o You 'rice," break- ing it clown into three partes, "blind- ly", "not so clear" and "r'learly". Mrs. George Michie thanked the guesE speaker. Two duets were sung by Wendy Feat' and Marjorie Hopper, accompanied by Mrs. Bill Co.iltes, They were "I -lave Thine Own Way Lord" and "The Lord's My Shepherd". The meeting closed with singing "VVe .plough the Fields" and benediction by Mrs. Scott. A social time was enjoyed in the church parlor and lunch was served, BRUSSELS RESTS AT TUA\KOFFERIN[i BELGRAVE The fall Thank - offering meeting of the Presby- terian W.M.S. was held in the church on October 2 with Brussels ladies as guests. Mrs, Ed, Wight - man, president, presided and used the service of worship from the Glad Tidings. Readers were Mrs. Stewart Cloakey, Mrs. Joe Dunbar, Mrs, Garner Nicholson and Mrs. Jack McBurney. An invitation re- ceived from the McKillop group to attend their meeting with Rev. D. Fry as speaker, was accepted. Mrs. Morrison gave a reading, "Fall". Mrs. Victor Youngblut took the offertory prayer and Mrs. O. G. Anderson introduced the guest speaker, Miss McLeod of Lueknow, who spoke on "Prayer", stress- ing its importance, often helping other people far from us. A duet was sung by Anne Wightman and Margaret Nicholson "It Ls No Se- cret", accompanied by Margaret Wightman, Mrs. Dunbar led In the Glad Tidings prayer. The meeting closed with a hymn and benedic- tion, after which a social time was "CAROL COUPLAND of Wroxeter pet show entered by Grace Jeffrey. The goat won the Howick Fair,a -Photo by Cantelon. makes friends wi th a goat in the first prize at with Mr. an,'l Mrs. R. H. McKinnon on Sunday.. Mrs. Gordon Smith and Mrs, Gertie Chapman of Toronto visited Miss Ruby Duff on Wednesday. Mrs, William Welsh, Bonnie and Billy of London, formerly of the United Church parsonage here, visited friends in Bluevale on Sun- day. Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Peacock spent Thanksgiving week -end in Ottawa, Mr. an''i Mrs, Donald Street and children of Listowel spent Sunday at the home of Miss Mary Duff, Mrs. Mabel Armstrong of Sault Ste, Marie, Mrs, Beatrice Gibson of Blyth and Mrs, Jack Johnston of Blyth visited friends in the village on Sunday. Mrs. Edward Johnston, Mrs. Ma- bel Harris and Barry of Lambeth were Thanksgiving visitors for the week -end with relatives. Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Elliott spent Thanksgiving week -end at Post Credit, and Toronto. Mrs. W. J, Johnston is visiting at Bloomingdale, Mr, and Mrs. George McCalla of Kitchener were with Mr and Mrs. A. D. Smith for Thanksgiving Day. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Coultes spent the Thanksgiving holiday at Clinton. Monday visitors at the home of Miss Mary Duff were Mrs. Colin I"iuglanzi of Wingham, Mas. Al- legra Murray of Vancouver, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Volz, Heather and Douglas of Welland Couple Presented On Anniversary BLUEVALE---Mr, and Mrs. Roy 14auderson observed their 45th wed- ding anniversary with relatives and friends in ' the community hall on Thursday. The evening was spent 111 clanging to the music of the Molesworth orchestra. In addition to gifts from the family and individuals, groups of the community made a presenta- tion of gifts including a gossip table, foot stool, two end tables and a floor lamp and Mrs. Carl Erie - burger read an address of appre- riation and good wishes to Mr. and Mrs, Sanderson, each of whom made a brief reply. A table, centred with a three tiered wedding cake, displayed gifts. Refreshments, in- cluding the wedding cake, were !nerved. Mr, and Mrs. Sanderson (former- ly Margaret Ash) were married in Christ. Church manse, Listowel, by Rev, Mr, Langford on October 4th, 11)17. The following year Mr. San- derson joined the Canadian. Army and spent 14 months overseas in World War L There are six in the family, Gor- don and Bill of Bluevale, Cecil and Mrs, Alan Edgar (Margaret) of Wroxeter, Mrs, Howard Ryan (Ha- zel) of Bluevale, and Mrs, George L3urgers (Ruby) of Gorrie, There are eleven grandchildren, Explorers Hear of Brazilian Boy BLUEVALE --•- The Explorers met with a good attendance at Knox Presbyterian Church on Sun- day, The meeting opened with the Explorers' motto, The roll call was answered by naming a country of South America. The offering was received by Gordon McMurray and dedicated with a unison prayer. The story was, "The Unwelcome Visitor", with a setting in Brazil, the largest country in South Am- erica, The children were told of the backward ways of the people, the feeling that education is unneces- sary, and of the frugal living con- ditions in rural areas. It told of the straggle of a boy to get per- mission from his father to attend school, CHARLES EADIE of the the Turnber'ry a Wilson, left, presented him with the Cantelon. nd Wingham area, had the best 4-H Howick 4-H Clubs at the Howick Moir calf TIME OUT FOR A SNACK -"Rocky", a colt owned by Harvey Williamson, Fordwich, pauses for refreshment at the fair, while mother "Connie" appears undisturbed. -Photo by Cantelon. LITTLE SUSAN WILSON, 7, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wilson, of Fordwich, gets acquainted with a pony at the fair in Fordwich.-Photo by Cantelon. WINOHAM SPEAKER !PICTURES OF EUROPE AT TlANKOFFERING SEEN BY INSTITUTE BLUEVALE -_ The special WMS Thankoffering meeting was held in Knox Presbyterian Church on October 3, Mrs, Bernard Thomas presiding and conducting the de- votions. Members of Teeswater and Molesworth societies were guests. The minutes were read by Mrs. R. J. McMurray and the treasurer, Mrs. Eldon Kirton, gave a report. Mrs. Ross Mann dedicated the. of- fering, Mrs. Martin of Molesworth read the Scripture and Mrs. Lloyd Felker of Molesworth gave the comments. Mrs. Ballagh, Teeswa- ter, gave a reading. Mrs. Harry El- liott led in prayer. The speaker was Mrs, Wilfrid Murchison of Wingham. She was introduced by Mrs. McMurray. Her theme, "Thanksgiving", was based on verses from Psalm 116. Among her statements to be remembered was, "Every day should be Thanks- giving Day". Mrs. Raymond the speaker and with a gift. Rev. closed the meeting freshments and a followed. Elliott thanked presented her T. E. Kennedy with prayer. Re - social half hour Mission Band BLUEVALE -The Mission Band with an attendance of 17 and one visitor, met in Knox Presbyterian 'Church on Sunday, Unison prayer dedicated the offering, received by Donna, DeVaus, The theme of the meeting was "Thanksgiving". A thanksgiving i story, followed by prayer, was giv- en by Mrs. Ross Mann and Mrs. Hugh Campbell. GORRIE Births GRAHAM -In Palmerston Hospi- tal on Sunday, October 6, 1962, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Graham, of Gorrie, a son. GIBSON -• In Palmerston Hospi_ tal, on Tuesday, October 2, 1962, to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gibson, R.R. 2, •Gorrie, a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Dredge and Mr. Fred Cherry of Palmerston visited Mr, and Mrs, Edward Bolander Mon- day. Mrs. Hugh Thompson, Mannville, Alta., visited Mr. and Mrs. Irving Toner and called on Mr. and Mrs. Earl Toner and Mrs. C. Gilpin at Huronview, Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Hockridge, Timmy and Phillip of Scarboro, spent the .holiday week -end with Mr, and Mrs, Allan Hyndman and visited Mrs. Tena Watson in the Wingham Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Chambers, Mrs. Fred Neill and Mrs, C. A. Neill of Woodstock spent Sunday with Mrs. Albert Dustow, Mrs. L)ustow returned with them for a visit. Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan of Ayr visited on Sunday witli Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Addison Jacques Ind Janette of Sunzmerland, B.C., ire visiting Mr. and Mrs, Harry Templeman and other friends. Miss Maureen Buchanan, Ayr, ,pent the week -end with Miss (Ewen Hyndman. Mrs. Daniel Styehyshyn and Pana of Sttnunerland, B.C., are visiting at the loom.' of Mr as t Sirs, Glad Edgar. lhaliksgiv.ng week end visitors it their home; were Mr. George ii'egg of Toronto; Bruce Grainger if the university of Western On- tario, London; Miss Karen Michel, Kitchener; Miss Nadine Cooke, of Kitchener; Miss Sharon Hubbard and Miss Ruth Grainger of Strat- cord; Thomas Hastie of Toronto; Paul Galbraith, university of Wa- terloo. Mr. and Mrs, Albert Stoll oI Clarkson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Me Combe of Searboro spent Thanks- givinng at the bonne 01 Mr. August Keil, Miss Ann Ritehie visited Smithy with Mr's, Carrie Palmer of VWrox titer, in Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coulter and Fair. gill family of Concession 3, Wallace, Trophy. -Photo by visited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Fred Coulter, Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Coulter of Concession 3 Marybor- GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Wray Cooper, Fordwich, shared with the Gorrie W.I, their trip to Europe last summer by showing slides of the places they had visited in Lon- don, England, Paris, Cannes, and Nice in 'Prance, Monte Carlo, East and West Germany and Switzer- land. Mr. Cooper was presented with a gift by Mrs. Willard Peel, at whose home the meethng was held. Mrs. Mel Taylor read a poem. "The Art of Life". The business of life is to make out of the rough places which come to all, a life; sublime and beautiful. Mrs, John Baylor reported on the county rally held in Bluevale. Roll call was answered by naming a Canadian export and its destina- tion. The vice president, Mrs, Harry Rhame, presided in the absence of the president for the business, Mrs. Peel, Mrs. Russell Adams, Mrs. Ce- cil Wilson were appointed a com- mittee to arrange the booth at the Howiek fall fair. Mrs, Robert El- schner and Mrs. John Baylor will be the leaders for the course "143 Pounds of Meat" and will attend the training school in Wingham on October 18 and 10. The Institute will send 312 to join with four other Institutes In the district. Mrs, C. Wilson volunteered to remember the birthday of the sol- dier lir Westminster Hospital. Mrs, Norman Wade had the lucky num- ber in the Dutch auction, Mrs, Ce- cil Wilson and Mrs, William Strong were assisted by the hostess in ser- ving lunch. Bible Society Elects Officers GGRRIE -- Rev. hred W. Tay- lor opened the Bible Society meet- ing with Scripture reading, and prayer, and George Anderson pre- sided for the election of officers, which resulted as follows: President, Norman Wade; vice, Harold Robinson; treasurer, Mrs. Burns Stewart; secretary, Mrs. G. Brown. It was decided to invite Rev. B. L. Walden, Toronto, to Gorrie for a joint service on the last Sun- day in September of 1063. The following canvassers were appointed: C 1 an c • "on d 2, Mrs. Glad Edgar and Miss Marilyn Earl; con. 4, Mrs. C. Pylte, Mrs. A. Miller; con, 6, Mrs. L, Robinson, Mrs. C. Ritchie; con, 0, Mrs. Harry King, Mrs. E. 'Parrish; con. 10, Mrs, C. Dinsmore, Mrs. L. Griffith; con. 12, Mrs. D. Clegg, Mrs. E. New- ton; con. 14, Mrs. Alex Taylor, Mrs. C. Nickel. Gorrie: south east, Mrs, E, An- derson, Mrs, M. Irwin; south west, Mrs. W. King, Mrs (E Edgar; north east, Mrs, (E. Underwood, Mrs. T. McInnes; north west, Mrs. H,Gow- dy, Mrs. R. Harrison. The canvas will close on Novem- ber 30, Mr. G, Anderson closed the meeting with prayer. ough spent Monday at the same home. Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Nickel of Teeswater visited on Sunday at the hnnne of Err. and Mrs. Wilbert. Galloway. Mr. and Mrs: Ralph Dickson, Jetferv, ,Tufty and Nancy of Wing - ham spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Bert T3uhbard. Mr, and Mrd, Gordon Coulter and Miss Gladys Coulter of Kitch- ener visited on Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Melvin Omand, Conces- sion 4, Maryborough Twp. Miss Sheila Bryce and Mics El- aine Miller of Gnelah spent. the holiday week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Arscott and family of Scarborough, Mrs. George Arseott of Toronto, Miss Florence Riddell and Mies ,leer) Laing, New Hain burg, Mr. and 1trs, Set, Brent, and Brenda of Ii'ordwieh were Thanksgiving gneets at the same (vine, Mrs. George Arsr'ntt remain.. ed for a longer visit. Mr, nits Mrs. William Stinson of Detroit spent the holidny week -end with Gorrie friends. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Head and family of Sarnia were Thanksgiv- ESSAY WINS FIRST PRIZE AT FALL FAIR The following essay, written by Linda Harkness, Grade 6, and ten years of age, who attends U.S.S. 15 and 3, Howick and Carrick, won first prize at the Howick Fall Fair last week. The competition was open to all students up to Grade 8 and the prize was a trophy, en- graved with the name of the win- ner, donated by R. N. W. Wade of Gorrie. Text of the essay follows: History of U.5r5, 15, and 3, Howiek and Carrick In tht spring of 1870 the first school meeting of the community was held in the United Brethren's meeting house, situated on lot 12, coil 18, Howick Township. Mr. John Renwick was appointed chairman and Mr, John Kemp was appointed secretary. The first trus- tees were Mr. John Kemp, Mr. Thomas MeMichel and Mr. Joseph Muir later became chairman of the Board. A log building was rented from Mr. John Renwick on lot 13, con. 18 in Howiek In December of 1870. In January of 1071 the trus}eer hired Miss Euneratta Dolmag" as t,'acner at a salary of $200.00 per year. Dr. Worthington was asked t) draw plans for a new school and the trustees advertised for lenders in 1871. They received Vars.:. They accepted the tender of Gibson and Black of Wroxeter at a price of $460.00. A title was secured to the school site consisting of one acre of land in the northwest corner of lot 14, con. 18, in Howick, then owned by Joseph M•,zir. In June of 1072 the first annual meeting of ratepayers was held in this schoolroom. Arrangements were made for stoning the well and putting in a pump. The caretaker received 70 cents a month of two and a half cents a day and in 1897 beech and maple wood for the box -stove was bought at 74 cents a cord. Before 1900 the teachers changed often and were Model trained, then came Normal School teachers. Irl 1900 a woodshed was built to the school and a new fence erected. The school was remodelled in 1907 and in 1908 a new well was drilled and a pump was added, school grounds levelled and a flag -pole erected. In 1945 the school entered into West Howiek Township area and in 1059 into Howiek Township Area. In December 1947 the hydro ing visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wei_ lesley Strong, Mrs. Alex Edgar underwent sur- gery on Thursday in Listowel Mem- orial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. McInnes were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McInnes, Teeswater, and attended the birthday dinner for Mr, W, (, McInnes held at his 11ome in Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs George Cameron and family of Stoney Creek spent the holiday week -end with Mr. and Mrs, Murray Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Woods, Judy aid Eugene of Kitchener, visited over the week -end with Mrs. James 1 Sherd. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pyke spent , the week -end with relatives in i Wheatley. 1 was turned on. In the fall of 1947 a new fence was put up around the school yard. There were two wood furnaces provided previous to 1958 when an oil furnace was installed. Through the years the attendance has risen and fallen from fifty to as few as five pupils. Our atten- dance in September, 1962, is sixteen pupils, ten boys and six girls. Our present teacher is Mrs. Jinn Inglis of Howick Township who has made our school very pleasant, fun -filled and interesting for us. Newlyweds Presented BELGRAVE -A capacity crowd packed the Foresters Hall, Bel - grave, on Friday for a reception and dance in honor of Mr. and Mrs. David Hanna, newlyweds. Music for dancing was supplied by Tiffin's orchestra, At lunch time Mr, and Mrs. Hanna were called to the platform and Ross Robinson gave the ad- dress and a purse of money was presented to them by Bob Cook. Mr. Hanna thanked everyone for himself and his bride. Finding a fly in his soup, the customer hailed a waiter and de- manded: "What is that fly doing in my soup?" The waiter peeled in quizzically for a moment, then observed: "I'.d say he's doing the backstroke, sir." WRITE YOUR RETURN ADDRESS IN THE LEFT CORNER . and help speed your mail! Just follow these four points to faster mad service every time you address an envelope: 1 Use full and correct name of person you're writing to, 2 Use full and correct address with Postal Zone Number ,n Canada's six -Zoned" cities. 3 WritsY our own return address and Postal Zone Number in upper left corner Of enverepe. 4 Write legibly, %edea t,A,0 nE ti r TRI -COUNTY CAMPAIGN FOR THE BLIND HURON COUNTY OBJECTIVE $6000.00 Send your donation to: Mr. John Brent, Wingham, Ont.