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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-05-16, Page 2Page 2 -- Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Junior Choir Led Praise at Knox Church BLUEVALE—At the morning service in Knox Presbyterian Church, the minister administ- ered the rite of Christian Bap- tism to three infants. They were Derrick William, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gamble; Brian Michal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richardson and Sherry Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson. Rev. T. E. Kennedy deliver- ed a brief sermon on "Christ's Love of Little Children". The junior choir led the service of praise. A very large congrega- tion was present for the impres- sive service. Swine Club Is Largest in Ontario More than 80 members were present for the organizational meeting in Clinton of the Huron County Hog Producers Swine Club. Doug Miles, Huron agr- cultural representative, said that the club would be the largest in the province. Donald Dodds of Seaforth and Allan Haugh of Brucefield were chosen to lead the club. Club officers elected were president, Bev Hill, Varna; vice president, Keith Mulvey, R. R. 1, Wroxeter; secretary, Keith Kalkman, Varna; re- porter, Jim Papple, R. R. 4, Seaforth. Attend Shower WHITECHURCH—Mrs. E.W. Beecroft and Mrs. Robt. Sinna- mon, Wingham, attended a miscellaneous shower in the Bornholm Hall last Saturday, given in honour of the approach- ing marriage of Mrs. Sinna- mon's sister, Miss Barbara Rock. The bride-to-be of this Satur- day received many beautiful and useful gifts. Lunch was served and all enjoyed the social half-hour. May 16, 1963 THE FLAG PARTY added considerable color at the an- nual cadet inspection last week. Included in the group are, from the left, Cdt. Sgt. Jim Ross, Cdt. Capt. Paul Strong, Cdt. Sgt. Tom Deyell, Cdt. Sgt. Bob Lunn and Cdt. Lt. Keith Scott.—A-T Photo by Connell. Bluevale Personals Mr. and Mrs. Stanley El- liott, of St. Catharines, visit- ed the former's brother, Ray- mond, and Mrs. Elliott last week. Mr. and Mrs. James Master4 of Parkhill, visited Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall and other relatives last week. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Street and family of Listowel, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. M. L. Aitken and the Misses Duff. Mrs. R. J. McMurray and Gordon were with relatives at Stratford on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Claire Hoff- man and sons, of Exeter, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Mac - Home Is Still Safeguard Of Nation Says Speaker BLUEVALE—Rev. G. C. Mitchell conducted the family service in the United Church on Sunday and spoke on the im- portance of a good home and the role of the mother in it. He said conditions have chang- ed much in recent years, but the home is still the safeguard of the nation. The junior choir led the singing, with Mrs. Carl John- ston at the organ. The choir sang the chorus, "Come, Ye Children, Sweetly Singing". Bruce Corrigan and Kenny Mathers sang the duet, "Jesus, Jim Ross Is OFA Director Of Information R. W. Carbert, secretary - manager of the Ontario Federa- tion of Agriculture makes the announcement of the appoint- ment of James V. Ross of R. R. 2, Stround, to the position of director of information for the OFA effective May 1st. Mr. Ross assumes the posi- tion which became vacant when Mr. Carbert was named secretary -manager in February of this year, and it will be his duty to co-ordinate the infor- mation and public relations programs of the OFA, and its member organizations. They feel very fortunate in having made this appointment and as Jim Ross is well known and a real "down-to-earth" writer and broadcaster, they are pleased to have him join their staff. Our Friend." Five children were baptized by Mr. Mitchell, Arlene Marie., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston; Nancy Eliza- beth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Darling; Lyle James, son of Mr, and Mrs. Harris Campbell; Corinne Muriel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Montgomery and Wendy Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hand. Eachren, Gilbert MacEachren, Mrs. Louise Neilson and Mi- chael, of Downsview, visited Mac Scott on Sunday and Mrs. R. F. Garniss at Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Masters of Parkhill visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Hall on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott and family of Newton, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hall and family of New Hamburg. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Elliott, of Hamilton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. McTav- ish and family of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Spence McKin- non and family of Niagara Falls were Mother's Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnston visited at Walton on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Floyd Moffatt and family of Southampton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Burns Moffatt on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Mc - Culla, of Kitchener spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith. Guest: "Your little daughter looks so good and quiet." Hostess: "I hadn't noticed. Mary, come here. What naughtiness have you been up to now?" Morris School Board Meeting The regular meeting of the Morris School Board was held May 9, at S.S. No. 8. The teachers were present at this meeting and examined a dis- play of school supplies, as pre- sented by the Jack Hood Com- pany. Minutes of two meetings held in April were read and adopted on motion by Elliott and Haines. Payment of the following bills was approved. Brussels Coal Yard, $99.58; Alexander's Hardware, $2.16; Machan Hardware, $25.22; Ross Anderson, $42.92; S. Montgomery, $25.40; Stewart's Grocery, $21,39; C. Krauter, furnace No. 1, $30.00; G. Workman, $6.20; McDonald Lumber, $12.28; Ross Mann, piano No. 1, $147.75; Beacon Herald, $14.04. On a motion by J. Black and C. Haines, the tax rate was set, the same as last year; 9 mills for farm and residential pro- perty and 10 mills on business and commercial assessment. The secretary was instructed to advertise for tenders for supplying furnace oil and coal to the schools for the next school year. Lunch was served and matters of common interest were discussed by trustees and teachers. Next regular meeting will be June 6, when Hood's will present the order for next year's supplies for the board's ap- proval. James Elston, chairman, Ralph Shaw, secretary. MRS. WICKSTEAD HOSTESS Many Articles Displayed at W.I. from Grandmother's Day BLUEVALE—Mrs. George Hetherington presided at the Grandmother's Day meeting of the Bluevale Women's Institute, at the home of Mrs. Jack Wick- stead on Wednesday afternoon. Exhibits of articles belong- ing to grandmothers of the members made an interesting roll call, when pieces of china and glassware, pictures, clothing and fancy articles were displayed. Mrs. Carl Johnston gave the motto, "Years do not matter so much, but only what we do with the years". We are not old when we can be thrilled by events as we were in youth. Mrs. W. J. Peacock gave the topic, " Three generations from shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves," describing pioneer' accomplishments, the second generation's progress and the frequent recession in the third Missionaries Are Home from India WHITECHURCH—Rev. An- gus and Mrs. MacKay, mis- sionaries on furlough, arrived in London last Wednesday after a 5-1/2 year term in Jhansi, India. They visited on Sunday with their sister, Mrs. A. E. Purdon and Mr. Purdon of Lucknow, and with Mrs. Cecil Falconer, and Wingham rela- tives. Miss Bertha MacKay of London accompanied them here on Sunday. Mr. MacKay first went to India as a missionary in 1927. He will return there again next year. In February, Rev. and Mrs. MacKay met Miss Bertha Mac- Kay of London, at Beirut, Lebanon. Miss MacKay had flown to Beirut from Canada. They visited a number of places in the Holy Land, and then crossed the Mediteranean and toured Europe by car. Miss MacKay flew home from Europe, arriving a week earlier than her brother and his wife, who travelled by boat. Friends and relatives in this district are pleased to welcome Mr. and Mrs. MacKay home again. Hi -C Plans Picnic Doug McTaggart was con- vener and led in the worship service, when the Hi -C of Wingham United Church met on Sunday evening. During the business, conduct- ed onducted by the president, Wayne Caslick, it was decided to hold a picnic at the Spry Cottage, at Hanover, on Wednesday, June 19. Lunch was served at the close. AWARD WINNERS — Last Thursday afternoon awards were presented to students at the high school who re- ceived an average of 75 percent or over last year. This group includes the four top students from each grade. From the left are Doris Ross, Grade IX; Dr. K. D. Fryer, professor of mathematics at the University of Waterloo, who made the presentations; Wayne Caslick, Grade XI; Murray Coultes, Grade XII, and Brenda MacLennan, Grade X. Doris Ross, Murray Coultes and Wayne Cas- lick are first cousins.—A-T Photo. generation. Names of William Van Horne and John D. Rocke- feller were mentioned in con- nection with great undertak- ing. Mrs. Harry Elliott read an amusing description of the hen, in former days, contrasted with 0 the modern hen in finer sur- roundings, Miss Emma Johnston read the poem, "Grandmama" from an old school reader.. Mrs. 13111 Robertson sang tiik solos "Mother" and " Ireland Must Be Heaven, My Mother Came from There", with ac- companiment by Mrs. Carl Johnston. Refreshments were served by the committee, Mrs. Charts Bosman, Mrs. James Bremner `r" and Mrs. M. L. 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