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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-01-17, Page 8Page 8 -- Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Jan. 17, 'L963 Mrs. Johnston Speaks on Need for Special Education BLUEVALB—The Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. G. C, Mitchell on Janu- ary 9th with Mrs. George Hetherington presiding. The roll call was "A highlight in our township from 1962". Mrs. W. J. Peacock, trea- surer, gave the financial re- port. It was decided to hold a dessert euchre this month at the home of Mrs. Harry Elliott. Mrs. Sparling Johnston, con- vener for Education, spoke on the need for special education for children, in various groups: the retarded, the gifted, the physically handicapped, the emotionally disturbed, all needing special attention and special equipment for learning. The government should see that their needs are supplied. Mrs. Harry Elliott gave a paper on "Current Events in Education", prepared by Mrs. James Johnston, and touching on many aspects of educational endeavour, such as guidance for a career, the importance of physical education and not sports only, the value of campa how to help your child in IRKED BY JERKY RIDES VEN HORT TRIPS I RING? CAR HART TO CONTROL YOUR CAR "Uses Up" WHEEL BALANCE as FAST as Oil Filter Cartridges! Your engine wears fast without proper lubrication...and so does yourin steerg without correct wheel balancing! Pre. vent costly steering and tire wear. Have wheels checked with accurate BEAR equipment every time you change oil filters. It costs no more at the shop with ISEZ SERV10E al the 'Happy Bear' Sign; N $$7 DRIVE IN FORA SCIENTIFIC Wheel Safety Chek- SAFE, STEERINTi.SIARIS..9T. ,;TJIE.'_BEAR ;SIGN". .KEN'S Alignment Service Dial 3571230 - Diagonal Rd. WINGHAM school, agricultural training for rural pupils, education in Cuba. Mrs. G. C. Mitchell quoted from the hand book in regard to agriculture and Canadian industry and Mrs. Milton Fraser regarding historical research. It was noted that the project "Being Well Dressed and Well Groomed", will be undertaken by two groups under the leader- ship of Mrs. Mel Craig, Mrs. James Thompson, Miss Nancy Taylor and Mrs. Clifford Brew- er. Appreciation was expressed for the fine services of the for- mer leaders of 4-11 groups. Refreshments were served by the hostesses and committee, Mrs. G. C. Mitchell, Mrs. J. V. Fischer, Mrs. W. J. Pea- cock, Mrs. Kenny McNaughton and Mrs. Wendell Stamper. Knox WMS Holds First Meeting BLUEVALE--The WMS of Knox Presbyterian Church held their first meeting of the year in the school room of the church on January 11th. Mrs. Bernard Thomas presided. Her opening remarks were on "A Theme for the New Year" . Scripture reading and medi- tation were given by Mrs. Wil- liam Mundell. Mrs. William Elston led in prayer. The sec- retary, Mrs. R. J. McMurray called the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting. The offering was taken by Mrs. Eldon Kirton and dedicated by Mrs. Murray Chapman. Some items of business were discussed and the program for the coming year was planned. A donation of a number of copies of the Gospel of St. Matthew was made by Rev. T. E. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy closed the meeting with prayer. Name Officers For Knox S.S. BELGRAVB—The annual meeting of Knox United Church Sunday School was held in the basement of the church on Thursday. Rev. H. J. Ander- son opened the meeting with Scripture and prayer. Ross Anderson, superintendent, was in charge of the meeting. George Michie read the minutes of the last annual meeting and Mrs. Willard Armstrong gave the financial statement. It was reported that Sunday school was held on 50 Sundays last year with an average attendance of 88.6 and an average offering of $8.35. Fourty-three atten- dance awards will be given this year. Rev. Anderson con- ducted the election of officers as follows: Superintendent, Harold Vin-. cent; associate superintendent, George Johnston; assistant, Lorne Campbell; secretary, George Michie; assistant, Miss Marie Coultes; treasurer, Mrs. Williard Armstrong; auditors, Lorne Campbell, Mrs. George Michie; librarians, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, Mrs. James Coul- tes; pianists, Nliss Eleanor Walsh, Miss Helen Anderson. Cradle roll superintendent, Mrs. James Coultes; assistant, Mrs. Laura Johnston. Tea- chers, Bible Class, Albert Coultes; assistants, Mrs. Wal- ter Scott, Mrs. Earl Anderson; Triple B. Young People's class, Stewart Proctor; intermediate girls, Mrs. Harold Vincent, Mrs. Leslie Bolt; intermediate boys, Mr. George Johnston, Lorne Campbell, Ross Ander- son; junior girls, Mrs. George \lichie, Mrs. Laura Johnston; junior boys, Mrs. Ken Wheeler, Clifford Coultes, Borden Scott; primary, Mrs. Jack Higgins, \1rs. Ross Higgins, Mrs. Ross Anderson; kindergarten, Mrs. James Walsh, Miss Marlene Walsh; beginners, Mrs. Ted Fear, \1rs. George Johnston. OFFICERS INSTALLED --The 10133 officers of the Royal Cana- dian Legion, Branch 180 are front, left to right, Willis hall, News of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Spar - ling, Kincardine, called on Mrs. Alonzo Sparling and Miss Hazel Sparling one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard In- grain were in Listowel on Sat- urday, where they attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Camp- bell. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McGill - vary, Paisley, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Gib- son one day last week. Mr. E. W. ( Bill) Newton, dis- trict superintendent of V. L. A. for the Province of Alberta, Mrs. Newton and daughters, Marsha and Josephine of Ed- monton, who have spent the past month visiting the former's mother, Airs. R. Newton and Wroxeter other relatives in Wroxeter, London, Fergus, Toronto and Ottawa left for their home on Friday and expected to be in Edmonton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilson and Dale, Port Rowan, spent the week -end with Mrs. Eliza- beth Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart, Patti and Susan were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Greenwood, Listowel. We are sorry to hear Mrs. George Hislop Sr. is a patient in Wingham Hospital with pneumonia. We hope for a speedy recovery. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Messers. Fred and Bruce Montgomery whose mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery, passed away on Sunday. YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS THIS JANUARY SPECIAL NOW ON DISPLAY AT WALKER'S HOME FURNISHINGS SEE THIS LOVELY 2 -PIECE KROEHLER CHESTERFIELD vvc HIONS $199.00 Regular $249.00 YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM TWO SHADES OF BROWN NOW IN STOCK Walker's Home Furnishings Superintendent of Junior Sun- day School, Mrs. Ted Fear. Harold Vincent took the chair at this time for the re- mainder of the meeting. It was decided to hold anniver- sary Sunday on June 9 with the following committees named: Flower committee, Mrs. Jack Higgins, George Johnston, Mrs. Harold Vincent, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, Mrs. Cliff Logan, Mrs. Leslie Bolt, Ross Anderson; windows, Mrs. Ross Higgins, Mrs. James Walsh; baskets, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse; corsages, Mrs. James Coultes, Mrs. Laura Johnston; speaker, Ross Anderson, George Michie; music committee, Mrs. Cliff Walsh, Mrs. H.J. Anderson, Mrs. John Nixon, Miss Eleanor Walsh, Mrs. George Johnston, Roy Mundy. It was also decided to hold a crockinole party on Friday, February 8th with Stewart Proc- tor, Harold Vincent, George Michie, Mrs. James Coultes to make all the arrangements. Mrs. Walter Scott was ap- pointed mission education co- ordinator for the church and Mrs. Roy McSween and Mrs. Jack Higgins appointed as leaders of the Messengers. The meeting closed with the Miz- pah benediction. Unit Sent Bales Valued at $375 BELGRAVE--The Afternoon Unit of the Belgrave United Church Women met in the basement of the church last Wednesday with 21 members present. The leader, Mrs. Stewart Proctor, opened the meeting with a prayer and hymn. Minutes were read by Mrs. Jesse Wheeler and Mrs. Ross Robinson, the treasurer, reported that the total receipts of the year as $198.00. Thank you notes were read for the nine boxes sent to shut- ins at Christmas. Mrs. Lyle Hopper reported that clothing valued at $375.00 was sent in bales during the year. She also suggested that each group make a quilt for the June bale. She gave the allocation for 1963 and the afternoon group offered to furnish the mittens requested. Mrs. Leslie Bolt gave the study on "God the Creator", a difficult,subject, very well handled. Mrs. Willard Arm- strong gave the lesson on"Geo- graphy and Culture of Korea". She gave a resume of previous lessons and discussed the differ- ent religious cults existing in Korea. The meeting closed with a hymn and benediction. Died ROBERT PURDON of Lanarl< passed away at his hone on January 5th after a long illness. Ile had lived at MacDonald's Corners before retiring to Lan- ark about fifteen years ago. l3esides his wife he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Herman Hart of MacDonald's Corners and his only sister, Airs. Albert Cameron of Lucknow. Mr. Purdon was a cousin of the Purdon families in this district. Gift Presented To Newlyweds BLUEVALE--A shower and dance in honor of John Green- away and his bride took place on Friday evening in the com- munity hall. Wilbee's orches- tra provided the music for dancing. An address was read by Bob Thompson and a well filled purse was presented by Donny Thompson. ST. HELENS There were seven tables at the shoot party on Friday eve- ning sponsored by the W. I. High prizes went to Ross Erring- ton rrington and Mrs. Gordon Struthers, while second prizes went to Mrs. Ross Errington and Char- lie McDonald. Mr. Archie Aitchison is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Aitchison and family at Ilder- ton. Mr. John Cameron under- went major surgery in Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, Mrs. Cameron and Don visited with him on Sunday. 2nd vice; Dave Crothers, 1st vice; Glenn Sinnamon, pres.; Cy Robinson, past pres. Back row, Harry Montgomery, Sgt. -at- arms; Bill Hogg, treas. ; Ralph Hammond, exec.; Robert Hic- key, exec. , and Bill Walden, exec. A -T photo. NOTICE No Dumping ANYONE DEPOSITING GARBAGE AT THE TOWN OF WINGHAM DUMP IN EAST WAWANOSH DUR- ING THE WINTER MONTHS WILL BE PROSECUTED. Please use the dump to the south of Kerr Construction building during winter. BY ORDER, WINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL HOLD 6t1 To TO1ER THESE JANUARY, �H,LT, k'I,II!II'i CLEARANCE SAVINGS are big BIG Big! weaters CURLERS! 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