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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-05-30, Page 11Whitechurch News This community extends sy�tpathy to Mr. and Mrs. 'Maid Seddon (Roberta Mow- biay) of Wingham, whose little son, Jeffrey, passed away on Monday. Mrs. John McGee, Miss Lilian Paterson and Miss Annie nnedy, Wingham, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tichbourne, Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. George Weber of Kitchener visited with his brother, Carl Weber, in Wing - ham Hospital on Sunday. Mrs. Claude Coffin, Mrs. Dan Tiffin, Mrs. Thos. Jamie- son, Mrs. Russell Ross, Mrs. G. E. Farrier, Mrs. George Walker and Mrs. Gershom Johnston attended the annual meeting at Reid's Corners last Thursday. Mrs. Victor Emerson, with ladies from Lucknow, Ripley and Bervie, attended the dis- trict annual meeting at Bruce Centre, with the district presi- dent, Mrs. Ivor Spence; on Tuesday at Allenford, and Kilsythe. On Wednesday they attended the district meeting of Bruce North at Parkhead, and on Thursday the meeting of Bruce South, at Reid's Cor- ners. Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, who had been a patient in Wingham Hospital for two weeks, was able to return home on Satur- day, but Mr. McClenaghan is still a patient there. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss of Plattsville and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parker of Exeter visited with Mr. McClenaghan and at the McClenaghan home here. OVERNIGHT FREIGHT HAULAGE TO AND FROM TORONTO, HAMILTON, KITCHENER, LONDON, STRATFORD, WOODSTOCK WITH EARLY MORNING DELIVERIES — ALL LOADS FULLY INSURED — LONG DISTANCE HAULING ON FULL LOADS ANYWHERE IN ONTARIO FULLY EQUIPPED TO HANDLE ALL HOUSEHOLD MOVING — CALL COLLECT FOR FREE ESTIMATE WALDEN BROS. t, TRANSPORT LTD. •,10111"- HEAD OFFICE WINGHAM 4 Phone 357-2050 WINNERS IN THE KINSMEN Club Talent Show in the Wingham area were these three young people. Harry Busby, 18, R. R. 4, Wingham, was in first place with his guitar and singing. Mary Lee Hol- lenbeck, 21, of Wingham, a soloist, plac- ed second, and Neil Renwick, 14, a sing- ing guitarist, placed third. The three will compete at the Trade Fair next week with winners from other centres.— Photo by Connell. Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, May 30, 1963 — Page 3 LAKELET Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods and family attended the S.S. anniversary and flower service held at the Gorrie United Church on Sunday, and visited with Mr. and Mrs, Earl Toner of Gorrie. Misses Audrey and Marion Scott spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Doran Thornton of Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wallace and family of Beaverton visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Dennis. Ms. Carl Dennis returned with them to Beaver- ton. Mr. and Mrs. E. Metzger and family visited with Mrs. Esther Smith of Palmerston on Sunday. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McComb were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Koch and Audrey, of Gowanstown, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bartman and family of Gowanstown, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mahnke of Harriston. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McKee on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Norman McKee and family of Teeswater and Mr. Otto Dahms and Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Dahms of Mild- may. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Reidt spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Reidt and Paul of Newmarket. Margaret Wilson Gives Valec FORDWICH— The annual C.G.I. T. mother and daughter banquet was held in the Sunday school rooms of the United Church. The tables were beautiful with spring flowers and blue and white streamers. The ladies of the U.C.W. ser- ved the dinner to eighty girls, their mothers and guests. Lynn Johnston, president of the junior group, presided for the program of toasts and pro- posed the toast to the Queen. Wanda Sparling gave a toast to the church with Mrs. Coles re- wlDovvs ALLOWANCES New benefits for widows and single women, 60 to 64 years of age, are now available and applications are being accepted for grants up to $65.00 per month with free medical service and hospital insurance. This new welfare program will assist women who have reached their 60th birthday, with income Tess than $1,140 yearly, and liquid assets of not more than $1,000, resident at least one year in Ontario. Women who may be eligible include: a widow, an unmarried woman, a married woman whose husband is in an institution, or who is divorced or has been deserted for more than 6 months. ADDRESS YOUR ENQUIRIES TO: The Minister of Public Welfare, Parliament Buildings, Toronto, Ontario OR A Regional Office of the Department in any one of 17 central locations throughout the Province. A Reminder to Old Age Security Recipients: Free Medical Assistance and Ontario Hospital Insurance may be granted to single persons whose annual income is not above $1,140.00 and whose liquid assets do not exceed 81,000.00. These benefits are available to married couples whose annual income is not over $1,980.00 with liquid assets no higher than $1,500.00. A Note to Those Receiving Mothers' Allowances: Persons receiving Mothers' Allowances are advised of a new provision designed to encourage students to complete their education: The allowance may be continued after a dependent child reaches 18 years of age, if the boy or girl is attending a secondary school, and making satisfactory progress. ONTARIO PROVINCE OF OPPORTUNITY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE HONOURABLE JOHN ROBARTS, Prints} Miniver HONOURABLE LOUIS P. C'ECILE, Q.C., Minister of Public 4e/fare ictory Ac plying. Helen Johnston pro- posed the toast to the mothers and Mrs. Elmer Harding replied. Mrs. Fred. Hambly gave a toast to the daughters and Doris Carswell replied. Shirley Eurig, president of the senior group, was in charge of the program. Marion Hard- ing and Leslie Campbell sang "Scarlet Ribbons". Patricia Harris introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. J. Stewart of Molesworth, who used as her subject "Ye are the salt of the earth" . Mrs. Clarence Carswell thanked her and Anne Miller presented her with a gift. Mar- jorie Connell sang a solo "It Is No Secret". Lynn Agla gave a reading, "A New Food" by Stephen Leacock. A number of girls presented short skits. Joan Clements of Palmerston favoured with a solo, "An Irish Lullaby". Au- drey Ruttan thanked the ladies for their help. Mrs. Geo. Richards replied. The highlight of the year came with the graduation ser- vice for nine girls; Lynn Agla, Marjorie Connell, Doris Cars- well, Peggy Gibson, Audrey Ruttan, Shirley Eurig, Dianne Kaster, Connie Leppington, and Margaret Wilson, who received blue and white corsages and cer- Friendship Unit At Munro Home WROXETER—The Friendship Unit met last Wednesday after- noon fternoon at the home of Mrs. Allan Munro. The attendance was smaller than usual as many of the members are on the sick list. Mrs. Munro presided for the program, calling the meeting to order with a poem and the Scripture reading. All joined in singing "Jesus Shall Reign". Mrs. Harvey Timm led in prayer. The chapter of "The Word and The Way", " The In- carnate God" was very interest- ingly nterestingly presented by Mrs. Fred Taylor. Scripture selections were read by members through- out the presentation. Mrs. Titnm read the poem, "The Road to Happiness". Mrs. Archie Miller, leader of the group, presided for the business 'session. A very satisfactory financial report was read by the treasurer, Mrs. Stewart Higgins. Mrs. Miller closed the meeting with prayer. The conveners, Mrs. Allan Munro and Mrs. Harvey Timm, served a dainty lunch and a social hour was enjoyed by all presrnt. dress tificates in a very impressive candle lighting service, con- ducted by the leaders Mrs. Clarence Carswell, Miss Patri- cia Harris, Miss Nancy Neil and Mrs. Harold Pollock. The valedictory address was given by Margaret Wilson. The eve- ning was brought to a close with Taps. ST. HELENS BIRTH NICHOLSON—To Mr, and Mrs. Wilmer Nicholson (Doris Miller) a son, on May 25th in Hanover Hospital; a bro- ther for Kathy, Randy and Cheryl. Mn, and Mrs. Fred McQuil- lin attended convocation at the University of Western On- tario in London on Thursday, for the graduation of Miss Mild- red A. Somers, Reg. N. , of Elmira. Miss Somers graduat- ed in Nursing Education. Mrs. Gerald Dorscht has been a patient in Wingham Hospital the past ten days. Rev. 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