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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-12-12, Page 10Page 2 *- Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Dee. 12, 1903 Christmas Hymns Sung at Meetino BELGRAVE--The Messengers met far their December meet - in the church school room. The meeting opened with the motto, followed by the Messen- ger prayer. Chapter five of the story, "The Buffalo and the Belt-; was told by Mrs. Jack Higgins and a discussion period follow- ed. The theme for worship was "Helping Others to Know God". All repeated Psalm 100 and "Away in a Manger" was sung. World Friends were given out by Calvin Nixon. Offering was received by Gail Resansoff and "Father, Bless the Gifts We Bring Thee" was sung. The meeting closed with the bene- diction, "Old Grandmother's Blessing" from the continued story. Morris School Board Meets M the regular meeting of Morris School Board, Decem- ber 5, the following bills were approved for payment, Trustee's salaries; J. Elston $184,$0; C. Haines $106.40; J. Black $100,00; G. Nicholson $1.00.00; B. Elliott $114.00; Coal yard, fuel $58.39; Geo. Miller, fuel $100.16; Hood school supplies $10.97; Spar- lings Hardware $15.37; J.Smith, maintenance $24.00; Imperial Desks $171.50; Advance -Times, $3.93; W. J. Clark, furnace repairs $7.72; W, McArter, caretaker $15.00; Stainton Hardware $4.47, The board is advertising for school caretakers for 1964, The next meeting will be on Janu- ary 9 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Joseph President of Dunoar New <nox WMS BELGRAVE—The December meeting of the W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church was held with Mrs. J. Dunbar presiding, in the absence of Mrs. Wight - man, the President. The pro- gram from the Glad Tidings was followed opening with the call to worship, invocation and the hymn, "Hark! The Herald An- gels Sing". Mrs. J. C. McBurney read and commented on the Scrip- ture. Mrs. Mac Scott led in prayer. The topic, ''Keeping Christmas" was taken by Mrs. Anderson, and she asked the question "To which group of individuals do we belong: to the busy innkeepers who miss their great opportunity; to the hum- ble Shepherds, who heard and accepted the great message, while carrying on with their regular work, or to the Wise Men who,followed the Star and brought their gifts to the Sav- AWARD WINNERS BELGRAVE—Congratulations to Mrs. Murray Scott of Bel - grave on winning the highest 4-1-1 score in Huron County and receiving the Hon. C. S. Mac - Naughton Trophy, also the highest score for Dairy Calf Club for which she received the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce wrist watch. John Wightman of Belgrave won the J. A. Anstett wrist watch for achieving the highest score for 4-H Beef Calf Clubs. Elect Officers At Unit Meeting BELGRAVE—The Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. was held in the church basement on Wed- nesday afternoon. Mrs. Stew- art Procter, leader, opened with a hymn followed by the Lord's prayer in unison. Scripture from Luke 1 was read by Mrs. Helen Martin. Mrs. Stewart Procter gave a Christmas read- ing and followed with prayer. Mrs. James Michie favoured with a solo. Minutes were read by Mrs. Jesse Wheeler and the treasurer's report showed $152,75 to date; $20.25 for November, A re- minder was given of the bale to be packed. Mrs. Carl Proc- ter reported that the Christmas Cheer boxes are to be packed shortly and donations of cook- ies or jam would he appreciat- ed. Mrs. Williard Armstrong read the Christmas story. New officers for 13(34 are: leader, Mrs. Stewart Procter; secretary, Mrs. Ross Robinson; treasurer, Mrs. I!elen Martin; program convener, Mrs. Earl Anderson; Christian citizenship and social action, Mrs, Walter Scott; community friendship, Mrs. ilerson Irwin; literature, Mrs. Albert Coultes; press and publicity, Mrs, Ross Robinson; social functions, Mrs. Annie "oultcs; supply, Mrs, Harold Procter; pianist, Mrs. Arthur Jackson. The study from "The Word and the Way" was taken by Mrs. Arthur Jackson. iour of men?" During the business period the election of officers for 1964 was held: Past president, Mrs. Edgar Wightman; president, Mrs. Joseph Dunbar; 1st vice, Mrs. J. C. McBurney; 2nd vice, Mrs. G. Nicholson; 3rd vice, Mrs. Alan Dunbar; secretary, Mrs, O. G. Anderson; treasurer, Mrs. V. Youngblut; assistant treasurer, Mrs. A. Bruce; liter- ature iterature and supply sec., Mrs. G. Nicholson; sick and shut-in, Mrs. Mac Scott; Glad Tidings, Mrs. J. C. McBurney; welcome and welfare, Mrs. Ken Scott; Home Helpers, Mrs. V. Young- blut; organist, Mrs, Bruce;press reporter, Mrs. Cloakey; assist., Mrs. McBurney; auditors, Mrs. Wightman and Mrs. C, Purdon. Mrs. Nicholson read a Christ- mas hristmas poem and Mrs. Bruce led in the Glad Tidings prayer. The meeting closed with a Christ- mas hymn and prayer by Mrs. Dunbar. The program committee, Mrs. Dunbar, Mrs. J. C. Mc- Burney, Mrs. G. Nicholson and Mrs, C. Purdon will prepare for the 1964 meetings. A card was signed with the names of all members and sent to Mrs. Wightman with greetings and good wishes. Mrs. Cooper Elected leader, Afternoon Unit FORDWICH—The Afternoon Unit of Fordwieh United Church Women met for the Christmas meeting in the Sunday school room. Mrs. Wray Cooper pre- sided, taking as her theme, "The Joy of Christmas". A candle lighting service de- picting the love of God was con- ducted by Mrs, Wm. Wilson, Mrs. Crosby Sothern, Mrs.Bruce Agla and Miss Violet Beswither- ick with carol singing inter- spersed. The Christmas story from St, Luke was read by Mrs. George Ashton. A film, "To Remember Christmas" was shown by Mrs. William Wilson. Officers for 1964 were elect- ed: Unit leader, Mrs. Wray Cooper; secretary, Mrs. Harold Wallace; social convener, Mrs. Wm. Wilson; treasurer, Miss Minnie McElwain; pianist,Miss Violet Beswitherick; work com- mittee, Mrs, Verna Galbraith, Mrs, Austin Stinson, Mrs. Bruce Agfa, Mrs, Geo. Pittendreigh; program COMM., Mrs. Jack Wilson, Mrs. Geo. Ashton. Pre -Christmas Activities BELGRAVE—There are sev- eral Christmas activities com- ing up in the churches in Bel - grave. On December 20, the United Church concert will take place in the Foresters' Hall. This concert will be open to anyone wishing to attend. On December 22, the C.G.I.T. members will hold their annual Christmas vesper service in the United Church and on Decem- ber 23, the Anglican Church will hold its congregational pot- luck otluck supper and program in the Foresters' Hall. STORE SOLD BELGRAVE—The general store in Belgrave which has been operated by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Charles for the past nine months has been sold to Mr. Amos Smith of Ethel, who will take possession on Jan. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Charles will return to Listowel. Time is that expanse of space between pay days. Trix Winkel Has County Honors FORDWICH—The Huron County 4-H Achievement Day for this district was held Satur- day in Wroxeter Community Hall. The project, "The Milky Way" was represented by eleven homemaking clubs, Fordwich being one of them. The local girls completing the project were Shirley Eurig, Doris Carswell, Marian Harding, Karen Cars- well, Trix Winkel, Sandra Al- lan, Donna Armstrong, Each of the girls received a sterling sil- ver 4-H homemaking club tea- spoon, Trix Winkel received Coun- ty Honours for completing six projects and was presented with a certificate and pin. The Ford- wich Club presented a skit, "What Milk Did for Molly". The next 4-H project to be sponsored by the Fordwich W.I. will be "What Shall I Wear?" which will begin in the new year. All girls in the com- munity are welcome to partici- pate. The home economist for Huron is Miss Patricia Damude and the two leaders from Ford- wich are Mrs. Scott Clarkson and Mrs. John Inglis, THE OFFICIAL OPENING of the new Wingham Salvation Army Citadel took place when Commissioner Booth turned the key in the front door of the building as a large crowd looked on. At the right is Capt. G. S. Newman, who is in charge of the local Corps,—A-T Photo. Fordwich News Mrs. Everitt Allen spent a few days last week with mem- hers of her family in Kitchener. Mrs. George Baker of Wing ham spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell Strong, Mr. and. Mrs. William Mar- riner were Toronto visitors one day last week. James Foster, John Gamble, Wiliam Campbell, Earl Moore, Robert Hibberd and Austin Stin- son attended County Orange Lodge one night last week, held in the Orange Hall at Bel - grave. Mr, and Mrs, Herbert Ross left last week for Toronto where they will spend the winter months. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Con- nell spent one day last week in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs, Doug Wild- fang and Brian of Cooksville were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Roy Simmons. Misses Marjorie and JeanFas- ter of Toronto were week*end visitors with their mother, Mrs. Ruby Foster. Week -end visitors with Mrs, Curtis Jordan were Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Hodgson of Wood- bridge, Mr., Edwin Jordan of Toronto and Mr, and Mrs. Ken- neth Jordan and family of Wood- stock. They also visited with Mr, Curtis Jordan in the Palm- erston Hospital. Mr. Everitt Cooper of Clin- ton visited over the week -end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Cecil Cooper. Mr, and Mrs. Holger Espen - sen were Kitchener visitors on Saturday. MURRAY McLENNAN was the winner of this year's Canada Packers Award and is pictured above as he was presented with the award by Mr. D. M. Maltby, of Canada Packers Ltd., Harriston, during the annual Commencement Friday. —A -T Photo. THIS WEEK— ONE WINNER FOR J'R TWO WINNERS $Z5 EACH Sponsored by the WINGHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SINAL DRAW NEXT WEEK! GET IN AND WIN "SANTA'S LUCKY BUCKS" It's a lot of shopping fun and a chance to win cash prizes, not once, but many times. This "Lucky Draw" has been planned for your shopping pleasure by the the Wingham Business Association. Mkt No tricks, no gimmicks, no slogans to write and no puzzles to work out. Just a chance to win cash each week up to December 24. It's simple. All participating stores have tickets and a sign in the window to let you know they are there. GET YOUR TICKETS AT ANY PARTICIPATING STORE! JUST FILL IN YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND DROP THE TICKET iN THE BOX iN THE STORE. THIS WEEK—One winner for $50.00. Two winners for $25.00 each. Draw will be made Monday, December 16, and announced in next week's issue of The Advance -Times. FIFTH WEEK—The final lucky winner for $300.00. NOTE---Non-winning tickets will be deposited in a special barrel for the final draw. LAST WEEK'S WINNERS WINNERS OF §f0 EACH 1 --ANDY LANE, WROXETER. 2—MARY HEHN, R. R. 2, WINGHAM. 3—MRS. PARKER CAMPBELL, WINGHAM. 4—MONA PURDON, BELGRAVE. 5—MRS. W. MGCALLUM, R. R. 5, BRUSSELS. 6—MRS. JACK STACEY R. R. 2, WINGHAM. 7—PAT RENWICK, WINGHAM. 8—LORNE ARCHER, WINGHAM. h --ROY PENNINGTON, R. R. 2, WINGHAM. 10 --MISS JOYCE HEIMPEL, WROXETER, WINGHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION NOM