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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-11-28, Page 26Page t+ -- Winghatn Advance-Tirnes, Thursday, Nov. 28, 1963 Wind Storm Creates Havoc WHITECIIURCH--The wind storm on Friday night left its toll in this community by re* moving wooden shingles from many barn roofs, and some of the steel roofed structures even had sheets of crumpled metal hanging from them the follow- ing morning. Hydro poles were toppled and several trees were blown down, especially those that were decayed. On the division line, be- tween Highway 86 to Fordyce corner, there were three trees on the road. Two of them could be by-passed but the third had to be taken away before traffic could proceed. Driving along any road one sees the shoulders littered with branches, The glass in the storm door of Mrs. Willis' store and one of the store windows were broken and TV aerials, such as the one at Ron Stacey's on the Angus Falconer farm, were victims of the storm. CGIT Plans for Vesper service BELGRAVE--The regular meeting of the C.G.I.T. was. held in the church school room on Thursday. The meeting opened with games by Joyce Coultes. Marilyn Taylor led a sing -song. The first verse of the C.G.I. T. hymn was sung and basic Scripture, purpose, and unison prayer repeated. Nancy VanCamp read the minutes of the last meeting, Sunday school and church at- tendance were recorded. Marg- aret Nicholson gave the treasur- er's report. The vesper service will be held on Dec. 22, in the evening. The next meeting will be Dec. 5 and a special vesper service practice will be held on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7.00 sharp. Committees for the next meeting are Brenda VanCamp, singsong; Marilyn Taylor, wor- ship; Rhonda Fear, games. Mrs. Arthur Jackson led both groups in the Bible study. Linda Rion conducted a quiz based on the Bible study. Doreen Pat- tison gave the call to worship and Janette Johnston read the Scripture. "I Need Thee Pre- cious Jesus" was sung and Dor- een gave a short meditation. Linda Rinn and Brenda Van - Camp received the offering. Janette closed with prayer and the meeting adjourned with Taps. Friendship Unit Holds Meetna WROXETER—The Friendship Unit of the U.C.W. Wroxeter, geld its November meeting at the home of Mrs. Stuart Higgins, The theme of the meeting was 'Peace". The opening hymn was "In Christ there Is no East or West". Mrs. S. Higgins presided over the worship service reading the Scripture lesson with its commentary. A poem "If Peace Be in the Heart" was read and the Lord's prayer was re - GUEST SPEAKER at the opening ceremonies for the new Howick Central School on Friday evening was Dr. F. S. Rivers, chief director for the Ontario Department of Edu- cation. Here he addresses the assemblage.—Photo by Con- nell. peated in unison. Mrs. Laurie VanValsor gave a resume of the study book chapter on "Hong Kong"— here we are in the midst of great contrasts and a mixture of the eastern and western ways oflife. The talk was illustrated by the use of the map of "Asia's Rim", Mrs. A. Millar, president, presided over the business. Mrs. H. Wylie read the minutes of the October meeting. The roll call was answered by using the word "Peace". The meeting closed with the hymn, "Breathe WELCOME 1 ,,,.„,,Y } 1 My \1 • SANTA1 Y g ` 2 . and the , . 1 MERRY > ;, i iCHRISTMAS u, i 1 SEASON �, :- 1 R.1 1 1 i i i 1 I These are but a few of the many wonderful gifts now on dispaiy at EDIGHOFFERS--We invite you to shop early and r avoid the last minute rush. ,........r...0..r4n,.....cls.wib.i.iw,.ww.,dsnrww..arirw..,...,.....b,N. ..Js�+.. ..en ........4,... .4....,. ...aw„ Welcome too, to Santa's favorite store where a wonderful selection of g i f t s awaits your choice. DUSTERS .. 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Elgin Toman of Plattsville and Wallace Toman of Baden spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Ross Toman. Mr, and Mrs, Ernie Queen, Kingsville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hart at the week- end and attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Harry Hart, at Preston. Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Wal- ker, Galt, were Sunday visit- ors with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Walker. Mr, and Mrs. Clarence White and family, Brussels, were dinner guests with Mrs. Sam Ovington recently. Miss Marion Gibson has re - .turned home from two weeks' visit with friends in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Han and sons of Oshawa spent the week- end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hart and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newton. Miss Rosemary Kaminski and Mr. Alec Price of Toronto spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKay. Mrs. Ida McCracken and Miss Evelyn Jewel of Hamilton personals were Saturday guests of Mr, and Mrs, Laurie VanVelsor. Mr, and. Mrs, 13i11 Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Hart, Mrs. Alonzo Sparling and Miss Hazel Spar - ling attended the funeral of the late Harry Hart of Preston on Monday. Last Euchre Till New Year BEI,GRAVE--The Foresters' euchre was held in the hall on Friday evening, with nine ta- bles in play. Prizes went to Earl Noble, high man; low man, Norman Coultes; novelty man, Gershom Johnston; high lady, Doris Willis; low lady, Doris Coultes; novelty lady, Mrs. Robert Purdon. There will be no more eu- chres till after the Christmas holidays. Weekly Euchre BELGRAVE—The weekly euchre was held in the Com- munity Centre on Wednesday with seven tables in play. Prizes went to: High lady, Mrs. Robert Purdon; novelty lady, Mrs. Mark Armstrong; low lady, Mrs. Chris Nethery; high man, Harold Procter; novelty man, Gershom Johnston; low man, Oliver Campbell. Willing Workers To Make Quilts WRQXETER--Mrs. H. Mc* Michael and Mrs. D. Adams. arranged the November mee: ing of the Willing Workers wit Mrs. D. Adams taking the place of Mrs, C. McCutcheon, due to illness. Mrs. Adams opened with a few words of meditation followed by prayer. A hymn was followed by the Scripture ' by Mrs. McMichael. Mrs. Adams read a short story about Korea. The roll call was answered with a Bible verse on peace. There were 13 members and one visitor pre- sent. The leader, Mrs. G. Gibson presided for the business. The minutes were read and adopted, Mrs. S. Gallaher and Mrs. B. Hart will be in charge of the December meeting, It was de- cided to have the December meeting the second Tuesday of the month. The next project is to make two white quilts. Mrs. S. Gallaher spoke on Hong Kong. This is the last chapter for this year from" Asia's Rim".. The ladies quilted all afternoon. A pot luck supper was served by the two ladies in charge. People forget how fast you did a job—but they remember how well you did it. —Howard W. Newton firainstmasBing! FRESH CHICKEN BROILERS FOR ROASTING OR FRYING 3 LB. AVG. 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