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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-06-11, Page 17°Meeting Theme, Home Economics r? WROXETER- The June meet- ing of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Thos. Burke on Tuesday eve- ning of last week with a good attendance, Mrs. Wm. Wright was in the president's chair and opened the meeting with devotions. She welcomed all present. The motto "Big troubles can hatch from a little scratch", • was very ably taken by Mrs. Wm. McLean. The roll call, "Home Remedies for Minor Burns and Scratches", brought an excellent response. Mrs. Wright read another poem "Sighs and Blues". The guest speaker was Mrs. Doug Statia who spoke on the dietician's course which she had just completed. Mrs. Jos. • 0 • a • 0 Simmons presented Mrs. Statia with a small gift for her im- pressive talk. The cemetery flower bed committee reported that the work had been completed. A committee was set up to meet with the Gorrie Institute to arrange for the birthday par- ty at Huronview in July. Mrs. Wm. McLean reported on the district annual at Ethel. Mrs. Les Douglas thanked all who had helped make the meeting a success and Mrs. Jos. Simmons demonstrated different ideas for the arrang- ing of a relish tray. The hostesses were Mrs. Jos. Simmons, Mrs. J. H. Wylie and Miss Elsie Gibson, Are you making the most of all these Banking Services? Your local branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce offers a complete range of banking serv- ices, Here are a few examples: AUTOMATIC SAVINGS PLAN... the easy way to save. All you do is authorize us to transfer an agreed amount to a special Savings Account at regular intervals, Your savings and interest grow automatically! PERSONAL LOANS... available for any good purpose —new furniture, a new or used car, a new TV or as a means of consolidating small debts. TRAVEL FUNDS ...the safest way to carry funds. For all trips, at home or abroad, always carry Travellers' Cheques purchased at any Bank of Commerce branch. 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Wroxeter Personals Mr. and Richard Ingram were in Stratford on Sunday where they visited their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon In- gram. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Bell of Gorrie, Mrs, Lloyd Jacques, Orange Hill, Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson, Miss Gertrude Bush and Mrs. W. Weir attend- U.C.W. Member to Leave for Africa WROXETER- The United Church Women met in the Sunday school room at 8.30. Mrs. Laurie Van Velsor and Mrs. Stewart Higgins conducted the opening and devotional ser- vice and Mrs. G. L. Dobson was pianist. Miss Brenda Townsend'ptay-- ed two piano solos, "How Great Thou Art" and "Whispering Hope". The address, "Women of In- dia", was given by Mrs. Al- corn who told of the education and interest in politics of the Indian women. She gave a summary on important women in the country. Mrs. Don McLaughlin, the finance chairman, announced that she and her husband and family will leave for Africa the latter part of August. Mrs. McLaughlin will be missed by the U.C.W.-. Mrs. Vern Hupfer conducted the business and said that a bale will be packed for over- seas relief in June. The Will- ing Workers served lunch. ed the funeral of a cousin, Mrs. Frank Dobson, at Paisley on Friday. Mr. John Howes, Toronto, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Giilbert. Howes on Sunday. Miss Shirley Stephenson, London, spent Sunday with Mrs. R. Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Doig were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fisher of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clarke had as their guests on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mulligan of Ingersoll. Mr. Jamie Sanderson, To- ronto, was home with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James San- derson for the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hart spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart, Oshawa. Mr, and Mrs. Peter Isabelle and Mr. Clarence Clement of Toronto spent the week -end with Mrs. Clarence Clement, Mr, and Mrs. N. Lease, of Stratford, visited Sunday with the latter's brother and family, Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Riley. BIRTH McMICHAEL - In Wingham and District Hospital June 2, to Mr. and Mrs, Ronald McMi- chael, a daughter, Karen Ann, a sister for Janice. Nature's Beauty Is U.C.W. Theme FORDWICH-The June meet- ing of Fordwich United Church Women was held in the Sunday school. The theme of the meeting was "Nature's Beauty". Mrs. George Ashton was in charge of the worship service with hymns and Scripture read- ings emphasizing the theme. Mrs. Ken Graham read a story "A; comparison between the growth of a tree and the growth of a Christian:' The study book " The Word and The Way" was discussed by Mrs. Crosby So- thern, Scripture passages being read by Mrs. Geo. Pittendreigh and Mrs. Jack Wilson, Mrs. Clarence Carswell and Miss Minnie McElwain. The feature story, "The Lit- tlest Lady with the Biggest Heart," about Mrs. Li.'tan Dickson, a missionary in For- mosa, was given by Mrs.Robert Gibson. A donation of $10.00 was voted to the Kurtzville com- munity centre for the use of their dishes for the Masonic banquet. A delegate to Alma College Training School was discussed. Mrs. George Ashton reported the large bale was be- ing packed the second week in June. Three Showers For Bride -Elect Margaret Anne Wilson, held at ;the former's home, and Mrs. Alex Taylor, aunt of the bride. Games and contests were en- joyed and Phyllis received many lovely gifts for which she thanked everyone. She was al- so presented with 4 bride's book: FORDWICH-Miss Phyllis Wilson, whose marriage took place Saturday, was honoured at three miscellaneous showers. Those entertaining were Mrs. Paul Adams at her home near Molesworth, Misses Sharon Pol- lock, Betty McClement and GRAND CHAMPION—Peter Newans, of Bel - more, centre, won the grand championship in the rodeo at the Kin Trade Fair. He is pictured receiving his prize money from Kin Ed Yeoman and rodeo chairman Fred Templeman.—A-T Photo. Wingham Advance -Tithes, Thursday, June 11, 1964 - Page 9 Fordwich . Personelle Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. George Merkley (Phyllis Wilson) who were married Sat- urday in the Fordwich United Church. Mr, and Mrs. Jim Patterson, Mrs. Pearl Patterson, Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gibson, Mr, and Mrs. Blake Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gibson, Mr. and Mrs, Clar- ence Carswell and Mrs. Inez ;Gibson attended the Gibson- ISnelgrove wedding on Saturday lin the Baptist Church in Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Winston spent Saturday at the home of iMr. and Mrs. Davis in Mark - !dale. • Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Yott :and little son visited over the week -end with relatives in Chatham. Mr. Arthur Forster is spend- ing some time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tomlin in Hanover. Mrs. Ken Graham, Mrs. Cur- tis Jordan and Miss Louise Mat- thews visited one day last week with Mr. Harry Sansom at Hu- ronview Home, Clinton. Miss Betty McClement and Mr. Paul Schaefer of Kitchener were week -end visitors with the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs, Torn McClement. Mr. Alex Keith spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Chiomey in Port Colborne. Mrs. Keith returned home after spending the week there, Misses Audrey Ruttan and Sharon Pollock of Kitchener Tent the week -end at their respective homes. Miss Elizabeth Armstrong of Stratford and Mr. Dave Schnei- der of Kitchener were week -en visitors with the former's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Arm- strong. Mr. Earl Ridley of London spent a couple days last week at his home here. Mrs. Rosemary Campbell a and Jimmy of London were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Sothern, Mr.,- Robert Bride of London spent the week -end at his home here. Miss Ruth Johnston has taken up residence in her own home here. She has been employed for a number of years with the Bell Telephone in Toronto, Miss Karen Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown, has returned from the Listowel Hospital where she was confine 'for several days last week. Mr. Fred Norris attended the funeral of a cousin in Buffalo on Tuesday. Two carloads of Howick Le- gion Auxiliary members attend- ed the Zone rally held in Ex- eter on Wednesday. Mr. Alvin Denny of Guelph and daughter, Mrs. Fred Dunn and Brian of Acton, visited on Saturday with Mrs, Earl Moore. John Hogg of Acton and Lloyd Hogg of Toronto spent the week -end at their home here. Mr. and Mrs, Jim Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gib- son were guests Saturday inSar- nia at the Gibson-Snelgrove wedding and then spent the week -end in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. William Mul- vey and Jeffray of Belmore visit- ed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Sothern. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Arm- strong and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sothern attended a dance Fri- day evening in honour of the 1964 graduating nurses, held at the Stratford Country Club. Mr, and Mrs. Jim Renwick and family of Belmore visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCann. Mr. and Mrs. Drew Aitche- son of Elora, visited a few days last week with Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Miller. WHEN ONE of Martha's little friends came to see her, she found Martha playing with her new housekeeping set. "Are you washing dishes?" asked the friend. "Yes," replied Martha, "and I'm drying them, too, 'cause I'm not married yet." Spar•ka. garden party�'�, with wawa :wwws5 gael oCe aRANQ COTTAGE CHEESE WHAT'S WRO WITH OUR CAR WHATEVER THE TROUBLE .. . BRING YOUR CAR TO US FOR A COMPLETE CHECK-UP Wingham Motors PHONE 357.2720