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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-09-19, Page 4g y Page 4 �- Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, ,Sept. 19, 1963 Marks Ninetieth Bi Mrs. John Desmond cele- brated her 90th birthday on Sun- day in the Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital. Mrs. Desmond was the former Mary O'Connor and was born in Vesta, North Brant, September 15th, 1873. She married John Desmond in 1893 who passed away in 1950 at the age of 89. She had re- sided on the same farm on the 12th concession of Greenoch for almost 70 years, until her recent illness which necessitated her removal to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Brophy in Wingham, and then to the Wingham and District Hospital. rthday in Hospital She has always had excellent health and kept abreast of current events, and thoroughly enjoyed listening to radio and watching TV. She has seven living child- ren and one son and one daugh- ter deceased. Many of them were able to visit her on her 90th birthday. She also has fifteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. Barbara White, 12 -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- fred White is Mrs. Desmond's great-grandchild and their birthdays fall on the same day. Cubs and Scouts Hear of Jamboree BELGRAVE— First Belgrave Cubs and Scouts were hosts on Sunday evening in the Knox United Church, Belgrave when Lloyd Ackert, Scouter from Holyrood, who has just returned from a 31 week tour to the Boy Scout Jamboree held at Greece, was the speaker. The program opened with a hymn and Rev. Arthur Jackson read the Scripture from Paul and followed with prayer. Har- old Vincent introduced the guest speaker, Lloyd Ackert, who spoke briefly on Greece before giving his illustrated talk. He stated that Greece is the birthplace of democracy and culture. They refer to their country as Hellas. The average farm is 6 acres and the farmers are very poor. The main beast of burden is the don key. The climate is hot and dry with temperatures ranging in the summer time from 100- 124 degrees. There is no grass, just shrubs, boulders and lichen, The first part of his pictures showed the actual 11th jamb- oree. There were 14, 000 scout: present. Four hundred and fifty scouts and their leaders attend- ed from Canada and travelled by three jet planes. The camp- site was divided into 11 sub - camp each operated by a dif- ferent country. There were 87 countries represented. They were awakened each morning with a Jamboree Song and put to sleep by a Campfire Song. Mr, Ackert had these on recordings which he played. The Scout motto was "Scout, Higher and Wider". After a short intermission when the audience viewed souveniers from Greece, slides were shown of the country of Greece, of the old ruins of the temples, a visit to an agricult- ural school that is very practi- cal, with no frills as in our schools. Offering was received by Scouters, Murray Vincent and Lloyd Michie. Harold Vincent thanked the speaker, Hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers" was sung and benediction given by Rev, Jackson. Mrs. George Johnston was organist for the evening. Guild Meets in Blyth BELGRAVE--The Ladies' Guild to Trinity Anglican Church, met at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Meally at Blyth on Thursday. Mrs. Meal- ly was in charge of the business and opened with a hymn, fol- lowed by prayer and the Lord's prayer in unison. Mrs, Clare VanCamp read the Scripture lesson. Christmas cards were on dis- play. It was decided to order more yarn for socks. The Bazaar is to be held in Novem- ber in the Foresters' Hall, Bel - grave, and the Harvest Home service is to be on Sunday, Sept. 29th. The draw was won by Mrs. Jack VanCamp. Mrs. Robert Higgins was convener for the program. Mrs. Robert Meally read an article on Missionary News and Mrs. Robert Higgins gave a reading entitled "Dis- couraged". Reverend Robert Meally gave a short account of the Anglican Congress he at- tended, The roll call was an- swered with a verse about Har- vest. Ladies Pian for Evening Reception Units 4 and 7 of the United Church women of Wingham United Church joined for their September meeting, which was held at the church. Monday evening. Mrs, Andy Lunn was in charge of the worship service. She was assisted by Mrs. DeWitt Miller, who read the Scripture lesson and led in prayer, Mrs. Lunn giving the meditation. Mrs, W. B. Cruikshank gave the topic entitled, "The World of Indian Women". Mrs. T. Jardine entertained with a solo. She was accomp- anied by Mrs. Keith McLaugh- lin. The groups separated for their business sessions, under the leadership of Mrs. Jack Reavie and Mrs, Harold Kerr. Plans were made for a recept- ion after the evening service on Thanksgiving Sunday, on which day, Dr. W. A. Beecroft, a former pastor, will be guest speaker. The groups rejoined for lunch. Wedding plans have been announced by DOROTHY MARLENE CHAMNEY and WILLIAM DONALD JARDIN for October 11 in Wingham United Church. The bride - elect, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Chamney, Wing - ham, is a graduate of Victoria Hospital School of Nurs- ing, London. Her fiance is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Jardin, Wingham, and is a graduate of Strat- ford Teachers' College. i Rainbow Club Holds Meeting The September meeting of the Rainbow Club was held at the town hall with the president, Marjorie Jensen, presiding. The meeting opened in the usual manner and the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Thank you cards were read from Mrs. Cowan, Mrs. Hull, Mrs, Cook, Mrs. Ada Sinnamon, Mrs. Gowans and Mrs. Nicholson. The treasurer's report was read and the roll call was an- swered by 29 members. It was moved by Rita Drehmann and seconded by Mae Blatchford to remember Mrs. M. Foxton, a former member, Donations of used clothing or toys for the Northern bale are to be taken to the next meeting, October 1st, The draw was won by Shirley Wharton, the contest by Winnie Lott, Readings by Georgina Croth- ers and Emily Elston were en. joyed. Hostesses for the Oct' ober meeting are Pearl Shiell, Florence Furness, Winnie Lott, Kathy Phillips, and Lou Breck- enridge. A lovely lunch was served by the hostesses. WE SEUL ONLY GOVERN1% ENT INSPEGTEA J3LUE BRAND STEER BEEF 10 TIMES OUT OF 10 TENDER' BLADE ROAST SH -TORT RIB ROAST BONELESS POT ROAST EXTRA SPECIAL TRIM HEADCHEESE 15,39` 3 -POUND TNN 1.00 LEAN BEEFSTEWIb,55` BRAISING RIBS ib.39` WINGHAM MEAT MARKET JAKE JUTZI, Prop. OPEN DAILY 8 TO 6 -- WEDNESDAY TO NOON AND FRIDAY EVENINGS. 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