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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-05-30, Page 15Former Gorrie Resident Dies Friends will be saddened to 'ear of the passing of Mrs. Wil - ?red Gamble in Orangeville Hospital, on May 13th, after a lengthy illness. She was in her 66th year. Mrs. Gamble was the former iiikVera Johnston, daughter of the late Thomas and Mrs. Johnston, who lived two miles south of Gorrie, She attended what was known as Toner's School, Wrox- eter roxeter Continuation School and Stratford Normal, then taught in Waldemar Public School. In 1924 she married Wilfred Gam- ble who predeceased her in 1951, She leaves to mourn her passing three daughters, three sons and five grandchildren, also one brother, Rev. Stanley Johnston, retired United Church minister in Thamesford. Funeral service was held from Grand Valley funeral home, Thursday, May 16th. rLaundry & Dry Cleaners Ltd. Every Garment Free Moth Proofing DURING MAY PICK-UP AND DELIVERY FROM STORE WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY Gorrie Personals Attending the Huron Deanery Woman's Auxiliary in Goderieb, on Tuesday of last week, were Rev. G. A. and Mrs. Anderson, Mrs, Chas. Lawrence and Mrs, Norman Wade. Mr, and Mrs, Glen Numbers Regina, Sask., Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hurst and Miss Muriel Herrington of Collingwood, were guests of Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Warner over the week- end. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hauser and Miss Diane of Thedford visited on Sunday with Rev. F. W, Taylor and Rev. G. A. and Mrs. Anderson. The Gorrie Women's Insti- tute will meet at the home of Mrs. Gladstone Edgar on June 4, at 8:30 p.m, Mrs. Harold Keil will be the convener. Maurice Dennis will be the speaker and the 4-H Club girls will model their dusters. Motto, "No woman is a slave to housework, but rather the way she does it." CLINTON MERKLEY'S CHILDREN'S SHOP Visitors at the horse of Mr, and Mrs. Chas, Koch were Mr. and Mrs, Rudolph Mogh of Gads - hill; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ross, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Koch, Mr. Wm. Koch and Mr, Glen Koch, all of Wallace Twp.; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Machan, Kathy, Cheri Lee and Julie of Fordwich. Mr. Harry Foster of Victoria, B, C. spent the week at the same home. Mr. and Mrs, George Brown and Jean visited Mr. and Mrs, George Pearson of Ethel on Sun- day. Mr, and Mrs, W. G. McIn- nes and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pratt of Walkerton visited Mr. and Mrs, Thos. McInnes on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coulter and Mr. Clifton Coulter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coulter, Con. 3, Wal- lace Twp. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Brown, Mr. Elmer Kincaide, Listowel, Miss Gladys Coulter and Mr. Antony Brenner of Kitchener were Sunday vi dtors with Mr. and Mrs. Gordrrr Coulter. Mr, and Mr: Wm. Smith and Mrs. M. T. ylor, Brussels, visited Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Dane on Sunday. Mrs. Percy Ashton is a pa- tient in Wingham Hospital. Mrs. Betty Feagan, Barbara, Bonnie and Kendra, Wingham, were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Harry Gowdy. Mr. Frank Harris, Detroit, is visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Halliday, Wing - ham, spent Monday at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Petrie visited Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Trimble on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Millet; Listowel, visited Monday with Mrs. May Jackson. WInghann Advance -Tim s, Thursday, May 30, 1963 - Page W.I. District Annual Was Held in Corrie Thurscay GORRIE--The morning ses- sion of the 61st District W. I. annual meeting was held in the Gorrie United Church, with much more car for much less than you'll ever expect • • ate``.. PARISIeNg SPoritaeDM PARISIENNE CONVERTIBLE Like the carefree life? Come slip into some- thing comfortable ... one of Pontiac's luxurious Convertibles. The feeling's pure freedom, the style is unmistakably Pontiac! 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Miss Lsabelle Gilchrist, home economist, gave an address and brought greetings from the Home Extension Service. She commended the ladies on the increased attendance at Achievement and Summary Days. Miss Gilchrist introduced the new book on Extension Services and explained some of the short courses. The project for the 4-H Club girls this fall is to be "The Milky Way" , She suggest ed that the loan library be used more in the future. This being Miss Gilchrist's last term as home economist, a vote of thanks was extended to her by the district president. The standing conveners gave re- ports. Huron County Agricultural Representative, Doug Miles of Clinton, addressed the meeting and extended greetings from his office and other organizations. He stressed the influence the Women's Institute has in the community, making it a better place in which to live. He said, "One cannot value in dol- lars and cents the work Insti- tutes do, or the work of the club leaders." He told of a banker's school to be held in Huron County on June 13, which will give valuable in- formation to those attending, Rev. Fred. W. Taylor, min- ister of the Gorrie United Church, gave the ladies a very cordial welcome to the church and the community, at the noon luncheon. The afternoon highlight was the address by Mrs. Elgin Smith of Atwood, an Ontario board member. She told the ladies, "On Provincial level, our business is big busi- ness," She reported on board meetings, bringing attention to many items of business and stressed re -reading the Home and Country for information. The following executive was elected: Pres. , Mrs. Norman MacMurchy, Listowel, re- elected; ist vice, Mrs, Frank Walters, Walton; 2nd vice, Mrs, Ross Knight, Brussels; sec. -treas., Mrs, Harold Wal- lace, Clifford; fed. rep., Mrs, Howard Harris, Fordwich; alter- nate, Mrs. Crosby Sothern, Fordwich; dist. delegate, Mrs. N. MacMurchy, Listowel; alter. nate, Mrs, Frank Walters, Wal- ton; auditors, Mrs. Thos. Burke and Mrs. Wm, Wright, Wroxeter. Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Harry Rhame, MEMBERS OF THE EAST HURON DISTRICT Women's Institute held their annual meeting in the Gorrie United Church on Thursday of last week. The same slate of officers were returned including, seated: sec- retary -treasurer, Mrs, Harold Wallace, of Clifford; and president, Mrs. Norman McMurchy, of Molesworth. Standing are Mrs. Ross Knight, Brussels, and Mrs. Frank Walters, Walton. At the right is Mrs. E. Smith, of Atwood, FWIO board member, who addressed the meeting.—A-T Photo. Willing Workers Met at Church WROXE TER-- The May meet- ing of the Willing Workers was held in the United Church, with Miss Gertie Bush and Mrs. Flossie Fraser in charge of the devotions. Miss Bush opened with rhe call to worship and a hymn was sung. After the Scripture reading and prayer, Mrs. Fraser gave the topic on the life of grace and freedom, from The Word and The Way. Thirteen answered the roll call with a Bible verse with the word " mother" . A hymn was sung and Miss Bush closed the worship service with the bene- diction, Mrs. G. Gibson presided for the business. The treasurer re- ported and it was announced that a new study book will be started shortly. There will be a July meeting this year, since the January meeting was can- celled, due to weather condi- tions, There will not be a meeting in August, The Will- ing Workers will supply the lunch for the evening meeting in June, when Gorrie ladies will be entertained. The afternoon was spent quilting and a pot luck supper was served. Gorrie; Citizenship and Educa- tion, Mrs. John Baylor, Gorrie; Home Economics and Health, Mrs. Jas. Smith, Brussels; His- torical Research and Current Events, Mrs. Milt. 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