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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-07-04, Page 13PUPILS FROM THE SENIOR ROOM of the Wroxeter public school who will be attending the new Howick area school in the fall are pictured above. The group in- cludes, from the left, back row, Linda Pellett, Ann Gibson, Stanley Ridley, Leone Chambers, Mrs. M. Woods, teacher, Wayne Sanderson, John Wheeler, Carol Coupland, Jean Adams, Jean Newton; front, Margaret Wright, Garry Chambers, Dale McLean, Billy Wheeler, Joyce Moore, Shirley Moore, Ruth -Ann Oakley, Garfield Murray, Larry Pellett, Murray Gibson. Doug- las Alcorn was absent.—Advance-Times photo. TO CLOSE IN FALL—The Wroxeter public school is one of several public schools in the Howick school area which will be closed next September when the new central school near Fordwich will open its doors for all pupils in the township.—A-T photo. Trip to London FORDWICH—The pupils of S.S. No. 10 and 11 Howick, accompanied by their teachers, Mr. W. King and Mrs. H. Doig, enjoyed a trip to London last Tuesday. They visited Silver - woods, Elgin House, Museum, Springbank, Story Book Gar- dens and Fanshawe. Nurses' Reunion Well Attended FORDWICH--The 1956gradu- ating class of Stratford General Hospital held its class reunior at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Demerling on Saturday, June 22. Thirteen of the seven- teen graduates were present along with their husbands and children. It was held in the form of a barbecue supper with dancing following at night. Those pre- sent were from Sault Ste. Marie, Stratford, Mitchell, London, Sarnia, Brampton, Hamilton, Exeter, Dashwood, Renfrew. The next one will be held in Clinton in 1965. PUPILS AT THE WROXETER school from the junior room are pictured during their last day in the build- ag. In the fall they will attend the new Howick area school near Fordwich. The group includes, from the left, back row: Bonnie Pellett, Glenis Gibson, Barry O'Krafka, Tharon Riley, Pauline Moore, Miss Marjorie Buchanan, teacher, Cathy Oakley, Billy Yeoman, Mich- ael Rupel, Glenn Adams, Carol Adams, Alex Adams, ray Ruttan; centre, Brenda Harrison, Arthur Gibson, 75vid McLaughlin, Patti Hart, Debbie Townsend, Reg- gie Karn, Shane Gibson, Michael Gibson, Jim Yeoman, Danny Newton, Douglas McLean, Kathy Adams, Jean Pellett; front, Marvin McLean, Doreen Riley, Nancy Clarke, Rickey Clarke, Ronald Louttit, Carol Wheeler, Brenda Townsend, Lance Gibson, Velma Louttit. Heath- er Alcorn was absent.—Advance-Times photo. Three Graduate From SS 11 Howick FORDWICH--The pupils of S.S. No. 11 Howick held their closing out ceremony on Friday morning following the opening exercises. The graduating class, Phyl- lis Bilton, Barbara Brock and Gerald Gedcke, wearing mortar boards and corsages, were pre- sented with their certificates by Mr. Harris, representing the school board. They received graduation remembrances from their teacher. Phyllis Bilton gave the vale- dictory address and the others made suitable replies. Wanda Sparling and Betty Brock, on behalf of pupils, presented Mrs. Doig with agift. Considerable time was spent taking pictures and movies, after which they enjoyed a pic- nic lunch on the lawn. MORE SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA FREETOWN, Sierra Leone— This West African nation, with 100,000 children in school, hopes to have universal free eddcation by 1975. But present expansion is half the rate re- quired to reach the projected 470, 000 enrollment. To help villagers build more schools, CARE delivers packages of construction toots as gifts from Canadians through CARE of Canada, Ottawa. Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, July 4, 1963 — Page 5 News of Wroxeter Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cle- ment and Mr, and Mrs, Holly Clement spent the holiday week -end at the former's sum- mer home here. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Mof- fatt of Kitchener were holiday guests with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Statia. Mr. and Mrs. GordonGreig and family, Petrolia, spent the week -end with Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Douglas and other rela- tives, Mr. and Mrs. Richard In- gram attended the wedding of " their grandson, Mr. Kerry Ben- son, at Ripley recently. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham, St. Marys, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker and family, Ottawa, spent the holiday with Mr, and Mrs. Stewart Higgins and attended the Higgins reunion in Belmore. Ross Toman's accompanied by Mr. Henry Sage of Listowel, visited Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Henry, Milverton on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edgar Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Halliday of Wingham visited with Mrs. W. Weir and Miss Gertrude Bush one evening last week. Mrs. Mabel Meahen was a dinner guest with Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Muir last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard In- gram attended the Ingram re- union in Stratford last Sunday. Mrs. Alex Wright, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don oridon Greig in Petrolia, has re- turned home. Mrs. Ormey Walker and Mrs. Doris Cain of Listowel were Saturday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McCutcheon. Mr. Paul Higgins is attend- ing University in London for the summer months. Mr, and Mrs. David Haw- kins, Alice axle Mary of Bramp- ton and Miss Mildred Henning, Wingham, vis_ted their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Muir on Wednesday. Mrs. Vernon Hupfer and Miss Catherine MacDonald, ac- companied Mr. Mac Stewart to London during the week -end to visit Mrs. Stewart, who is hospitalized there. We are sorry to report Mr. Archie Taylor was rushed to London last Saturday evening, from Wingham and District Hospital, for immediate surgery for stomach ulcers. At latest School Picnic WROXETER--On Friday the pupils of the Wroxeter Senior Room spent an enjoyable fore- noon swimming at Turnberry Park, after which they enjoyed a wiener roast and refreshments. The pupils then presented their teacher, Mrs. Walter Woods, with a token of remembrance. Take Bus Trip WROXETER—Grades 3 to 8 inclusive of Wroxeter Public School and their teachers, Mrs. Woods and Miss Buchanan, en- joyed a bus trip to Goderich where they toured the Museum, Court House, Airport, and had a boat trip, last Wednesday. They all voted it a very inter- esting and enjoyable day. Anniversary at London Home FORDWICH--Mr. and Mrs. Anson Demerling of Fordwich, spent the week -end at the home of their daughter and son-in- law, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Goldrieh in London, the occa- sion being their 30th wedding anniversary. On Sunday a family dinner was held when their otherdaugh- ter, Mrs. Ralph Langstaffe and husband of Toronto, were pre- sent. Mrs. Demerling received a gold ring set with twin pearls and Mr. Dcmerling received gold cuff links and bar pin set with pearls from the family. word he is reported progressing favorably. Mr, and Mrs, Blair Sharp, John, Tommy, Davey and San- dra of Sarnia spent the holiday week -end with Mr, John Hup- fer. Mr, Sharp went on to On- tario College of Education in Toronto on Tuesday and Mrs. Sharp and children remained for a longer visit, Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Nixon and family of Greenwood, N.S., are vacationing with Mr. and Mrs, George Griffith and other relatives. Mrs. Wm. Cullen, Heather, Corrin and Laurie of Toronto, are spending their vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence White, also of Toronto, at their sum- mer home in the village. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lau- rie VanVelsor during the holi- day week -end were Mrs. Lloyd Arthurs and family of Harriston, Mr. and Mrs. Don Beam and family of London, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Hooper and family of Hamilton and Mr. Barry Hooper of Windsor, Miss Heather Forbes, Toron- to, is holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKay. Mr. Da- vid McKay, Wingham, visited Sunday at the same home. Miss Anne Douglas is attend- ing summer school in Hamilton after being home for the holi- day week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKay and Miss Heather Forbes spent Monday with Mr, and Mrs. George McKay, Bluevale. We are sorry to hear Mr. Harold Ridley is again a pa- tient in Wingham and District Hospital. We hope for a speedy return home and better health. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKay and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cobb, Han- over. Mr. and Mrs. John Snell, spent the holiday week -end with friends in Detroit. Receive Tables FORDWICH—A presentation and dance was held Friday night in the Fordwich Community Hall in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mason, who were married recently. Miss Margaret Anne Wilson read the address and the young couple was presented with coffee and step tables to match and a purse of money. Doug and Donna thanked everyone and music for dancing was supplied by Garnet Farrier's orchestra. FORDWICH Mrs. Ruby Forester, motor- ed Rev. and Mrs. G. Anderson to Malton Airport Friday, where they flew to Ireland and will visit relatives for the month of July. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brecker at Baden. Master John Brecker returned with them and will spend sever', al weeks. Mr. and Mrs. William Mul- vey and Jeffrey of Belmore visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sothern. Master John Bolander is spending a couple weeks with Mr, and Mrs. Don Gibson in St. Catharines. Mr, and Mrs. Alex Wray, Grace and Brian of Toronto, spent the week -end with rela- tives in the community. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Schae- fer were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Schaefer at London. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kirkby of Kingston were holiday visi- tors with Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Johnson, Mrs, Kirkby remain::: for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johnson spent the week -end at Harrow and on Saturday attended the Campbell and Laramie wed- ding. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmott Craig of Toronto were holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wild - fang and Brian of Cooksville were week -end visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Roy Simmons.