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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-01-16, Page 2Page 2 .- Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Jan. 10, 1904 NEW MEMBER. WELCOMED—Dave Murray, chairman of the Public School Board, left, and Dr. E. F. Shaunessy, vice-chairman, right, are seen as they welcomed Murray Gerrie to the board. Mr. Gerrie replaces Herb Fuller, who retired at the end of the year after a tenure of 18 years. —Advance -Times Photo. Gorrie News The annual congregational meeting of the Gorrie United Church will be held Monday, January 20, at 8.30 p.m. The C.C. W. of Gorrie Unit- ed Church will be held Jan. 29 (note change of date). Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Elschner and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Baker of St. Marys on Sunday. The annual vestry meeting of St. Stephen's Anglican Church will be held in the base- ment on Monday evening, Jan. 20th at 8.30. The W. A. of St. Stephen's Church will meet on Thursday at the home of Mrs, Norman Wade at 2.30 p.m. To Hold Service Of Dedication At St. Stephen's GORRIE--St. Stephen's Church has recently undergone considerable improvement. The walls of the nave have been panelled in polished wood, and a new broadloom carpet has been laid in the aisle and across the front of the chancel. The new carpet is the gift of St. Stephen's Ladies' Guild. A special service of dedi- cation and thanksgiving will take place on Sunday at 2.30 p.m., when the new wood- work and carpet will be dedi- cated to the glory of God. Other gifts to be dedicated are a ser- vice book for dse on the Holy Table and a set of burses and veils in the liturgical colours. The service book was presented to St. Stephen's by Ted Wisby of Stratford and the burses and veils by Mrs. Gerald Gray of Sudbury. The guest preacher is to be the Rev. C. F. Johnson, L.Th., rector of St. Paul's Churetr, Wingham, who is well known in the area especially for his radio and television appear- ances over CKNX. The rector of St. Stephen's is Rev. G. A. Anderson, D.F. C. Members of other congre- gations are especially invited to this service. The offering will go towards the cost of reno- vations. EUCHRE WINNERS AT NURSES' RESIDENCE A euchre party was held last Thursday evening in the recre- ation room of the nurses' resi- dence, under the auspices of the Personnel Conference Com- mittee, Seven tables were in play, Prizes went to Mrs. Helen Cascmore, high lady; high man, Lorne Edwards; lady playing as man, Miss Verna Harrison; low lady, Mrs. Frank Burke; low man, Ed Marsh, The door prize was won by Mrs. Jean Crump. The buckboard is u horse- drawn, four -wheeled vehicle without springs. Wage Increases Set By Howick Council The inaugural meeting of the Howick Township Council for 1994 was held in the clerk's office on January 6th when all members were present and sub- scribed to the declaration of office of their respective offices as follows: Ivan Haskins, reeve; Robert Gibson, deputy reeve; councillors, Frank King, E. H. Strong, and Harvey McMichael. Rev. Fred W. Taylor of the Gorrie United Church was pre- sent and conducted the devo- tional period. It was moved to reopen the court of revision on the assess- ment roll on Wednesday, Feb. 5th at 2, 30 p.m. and to join the Association of Rural Munici- palities and the Wingham Hos- pital Board. The following community centre boards were appointed: Belmore, Ivan Haskins, Frank King, Ken Dickson, Fred Doubledee, Wm. Merkley, Clark Renwick, and Mrs, Harry Mulvey. Fordwich, Royden De- vitt, Robert Gibson, Anson Demmerling, 3, K. Graham, Garn King, Ira Schaefer, E. H. Strong, and Mrs. Wm. Mc- Cann, Sec. Treas.; Gorrie, E. II. Strong, Robt. Gibson, Mrs, Harry Templeman, Harry Gow- dy, Wilford King, Gordon Moir, and Norman Wade; Wroxeter, Frank King, Harvey McMichael, Jack Clarke, Wm. Edgar, An- derson Gibson, Mrs. E. Newton and G. L. Dobson. Robert Gibson was appointed to the Wingham Hospital Board and Robert Gibson, Frank King, Walter Renwick, David Neilson, John Sinnamon, Harold Keil, Harry Hastie and S. K. Graham to the Howick Municipal Rec- reation Committee-. Ivan Haskins, E. H. Strong and Warren Zurbrigg were ap- pointed to the Pioneer Park Committee, E. H. Strong to the Maitland Valley Conserva- tion Authority, and Ivan Has- kins to the Saugeen Valley Con- servation Authority. Ivan Haskins is relief Ad- ministrator for the year 1964, Alvin Simpson, pound keeper, Ivan Haskins, representative to Listowel and Wingham Fire Areas, and Roy Strong is build- ing inspector. Alvin Fitch was refunded $4.00 on dog tax, The clerk and reeve were authorized to sign the application for the bal- ance of the road subsidy and the borrowing by-law was read and passed. Council will investigate the possibility of disposing of the Gorrie shed. The Salvation Army was voted its usual grant of $20 and the St. John Ambu- lance $10. Eakins and MacDonald will be engaged for 1964 at a salary of 81, 025. The clerk will re,- ccive $50 a month for clerical assistance on the road accounts and the assessor will he given an increase of $100. The grad- er operator and road superin- tendent will receive a $]00 in- crease in salary. The road superintendent was also author- ized to purchase the necessary culverts needed for 1994. ACCOUNTS PAID Howick Twp. Municipal Recreation Com. , grant, $332.67; J. H. Pollock, Return- ing Officer Fordwich, 85.00; W, E. Whitfield, Returning Of- ficer Gorrie ana Wroxeter, $5.00; W. E. Whitfield, ex- change, $3.57; Grand River Office Supply, supplies, $26.78; Village of Clifford, A. Wylie fire, $100.00; relief accounts, $196.03; Jas. Renwick, fox bounty, $4.00; Laverne Green - ley, fox bounty, $8.00; I. Has- kins, welfare administrator, $27.80; I. Haskins, Listowel Fire Area meeting, $5.00; Howick Twp. Mun. Recreation Corn., grant (Wroxeter Rink), $50.00; Alvin Fitch, refund dog tax, $4.00; Salvation Army, grant, 820.00; St, John Ambu- lance, grant, $10.00; Associ- ation Rural Municipalities Membership, $15.00; Wingharn Hospital Board, membership, 81.00; road accounts, $5,546,16. Total: $6,365.01. $b00 Donated to Board of Stewards FORDW1CH--The annual meeting of the United Church Women was held with Mrs. Wm. Wilson presiding. Reports for the year 1903 were given by the officers and chairmen of committees. All reports were very gratifying with all obliga- tions met and the U.C, W. able to vote a donation of $600.00 to the Board of Stewards of the church, The installation service for the new 1964 officers was con- ducted by Mrs. Stanley Bride as follows: Pres., Mrs. Wm. Wilson; 1st vice, Mrs. Robt. Gibson; 2nd vice, Mrs. Ken- neth Graham; 3rd vice, Mrs. Anson Ruttan; treasurer, Mrs. Jaynes Warrell; recording secre- tary, Mrs. Crosby Sothern, cor- responding sec., Mrs. Parker Eurig; Christian citizenship and social action, Mrs. A. Ruttan; community friendship, Mrs. E. Williamson; Co-operation in Christian education and mis- sionary education, Mrs. Jack Wilson. Finance, Mrs. Mel Taylor; flowers, Mrs. Austin Stinson; literature and communications, Mrs. M. McElwain; manse, Mrs. Norman Harding; member- ship, embership, Mrs. K. Graham; nomin- ations, Mrs. Ira Schaefer; press and publicity, Mrs. Crosby Sothern; program, Mrs. Robert Gibson; social functions, Mrs. Glenn Johnston; stewardship and recruiting, Mrs. Elmer Hard- ing; supply, social assistance, Mrs. Geo. Ashton; Afternoon Unit leader, Mrs. Wray Cooper, Evening Unit, Mrs. Scott Clark- son. The program for the meet- ing was convened by Mrs. Wil- liam Wilson, from the study book, "The Word and the Way'. The chapter was on miracles. Assisting her with passages of Scripture were Mrs. P. Patter- son, Mrs. William Lloyd, Mrs. M. Taylor and Mrs. Robert Gibson, A discussion period followed. FACE CLOTH SPECIAL "DT 144" TERRY CLOTH 12" SQUARE HALIBUT LIVER OIL HEATING PAD for 254 1.77 $3c95 88c CAPSULES 250s REGULAR $2.29 "HEATMASTER" REGULAR $4.95 NOT WATER BOTTLE 2 -QUART SIZE 3 YEAR GUARANTEE IDASAL TABLETS REGULAR 99c"IDA 300s 66c LADY PATRICIA HAIR SPRAY 59 c MACLEAN'S TOOTH PASTE $E09LAR 94c ]MILK OF MAGNESIA R ULAR 57c 42c 51c 29c SACCHARIN TABLETS REGULAR 8900s 59c MINERAL OIL NAIL BRU 5'/a -oz. REGULAR 69c IDA 16 -oz. REGULAR 69c SHPLASTIC BRISTLES, CURVED HANDLE, j� ASSORTED COLOURS TBILETTISSUE IDAWHYELLOW Ior �LAVENDEPINK, RUA, 8 for 88c VELVETTA BEAUTY SOAP PER CAKE 5` VITA•DIET REGULAR $2.98 2 for $4®9 5 DU BARRY HUDNUT TABU PH, 357 - 2170 COMPLETE VETERINARY SUPPLIES R. Armstrong Dies In Palmerston Hosp. FORDWICH— Richmond Arm- ' the 6th concession of Howick strong, a blacksmith for several years at Molesworth, Newry and Milverton and a Howick Township farmer, died on Jan- uary 5 in Palmerston Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Armstrong was born on News of Fordvich Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jarrow of Yardley, Penn., visited several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. John Craig. Miss Elizabeth Armstrong of Stratford spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Armstrong. Mr. Henry Mundt arrived home Friday from a three weeks` trip to Germany, where he visited his mother and other members of his family. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wildfang and Brian of Cooksville were week -end guests with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons. Miss Shirley Eurig enjoyed a week's holiday with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Parker Eurig. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn John- ston visited over the week -end with friends in Chatham. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Keith and family of Stoney Creek were week -end visitors,with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Keith, Mrs. B. Pettiplace of Kitch- ener was a week -end visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mar- tin. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart, Douglas and Gregory of List- owel, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sothern. Mr. and Mrs. Trev Hain - stock and Mr. Jim Mowatt of Milton attended the funeral Wednesday of their uncle, the late Mr.Diek Armstrong. Mr, Larry Marriner visited friends in Kitchener over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs, Bob Camp- bell of Winthrop visited Sun- day with Mr. and Mts. Robt. Ilibherd and with Mr. Wtn. l3oeklct. They also visited with Mr. and Mrs, John Baylor in Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs, Merman Neth- erey of Brussgls visited Thurs- day with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Jordan and on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ken Jordan and family of Woodstock visited at the same home. Show Films of Trip to Ireland FORDWICH--The January meeting of St, Anne's Guild was held in the basement of the church and opened with a hymn followed by the Lord's prayer. The president express- ed her pleasure in the excellent attendance and welcomed the guests. A chapter from the new study book, "A Mother-in-law Story", and passages of Scrip- ture were read by Mrs. Alma Hargrave. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved by the secretary, Miss Elva Foster. Roll call was an- swered by payment of dues, with 15 members and seven guests in attendance. The program for the evening had Rev. Anderson showing films and slides of their trip to Ireland, with Mrs. Anderson giving the names of places and adding interesting notes. There were also films of the opening of the Seaway and a few family films and slides. The president, Mrs. William Sothern read an article on ways for groups to make motley. Rev. Anderson closed the meet- ing with prayer. Lunch was served by Mrs. Arnetta Sothern and Mrs. Frances King, assisted by the president. 84 years ago, son of John Arm- strong and Margaret Ellen Sothern. His wife, Elizabeth Anne Hainstock whom he married in 1904 at Gorrie, predeceased him 40 years ago. Survivors are a son, Bruce, with whom he resided and two daughters, Mrs. Selby (Ruby) Foster of Fordwich and Mrs. Victor (Elizabeth) O'Brecht of Toronto. A son predeceased him. There are also three broth- ers, John of Howick Twp., Nel- son of Fordwich and William of Wingham, a sister, Miss Mar- garet Armstrong of Fordwich and five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A sister, Mrs. Bob (Jennie) Walker predeceas- ed him. Mr. Armstrong was a mem- ber of Trinity Anglican Church and service was conducted last Wednesday from the Moir fun- eral home by Rev. Geo. Ander- son. Pallbearers were John Gam- ble, John MacNaughton, Jim Mowatt, Bert Armstrong, Trev. Hainstock and Douglas Holt. The flower bearers were Wil- liam Sothern, Scott Clarkson, Harold Foster and Robert Hib- berd. Bluevale News Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnston attended the christening of their grandson, Brian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil McGavin, at Wal- ton United Church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mann spent Sunday iti Goderieh. Mrs. Jos. llorton of Spring- field, visited in Blucvale at the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lillow, Mary and I3arbara and Betty Hetherington took in the hocke match at Maple Leaf Gardens on Saturday, Miss 13eth Mitchell, of Pais- ley, is spending the winter with her brother, Rev, G. C. Mit- chell and Mrs. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. C. 13, Hoff- man man and Mrs. Alex. Corrigan spent Sunday at Exeter. MERKLEY'S STOREWIDE UP TO 50% OFFI ALL MERCHANDISE ON SALE 30% OFF ALL WINTER COATS, COAT SETS, SKI JACKETS DRASTIC REDUCTIONS ON ALL OTHER ITEMS IN THE STORE. COME IN AND STOCK UP NOW M ERKLEY'S CHILDREN'S SHOPPE CORNER JOSEPHINE AND VICTORIA STREETS Vit` Paurq (Ijurrlj (ANGLICAN) Iinghatn Rev. C. P. Johnson, L.Th. - Mrs. Gordon Davidson - - SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer. Rector v Organist —+- JANUARY 14 4 Monday, Jan. 20 --Annual Vestry meeting, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan, 21—Evening Guild,. 8.15 p.m. 4 i