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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-12-24, Page 4Page 4 ^ Wingham Ad'awe-Tin-1es, Thursday, Dec. 24, 1964 features from The World of Women Home and The Housewife li'S CBRISi^RS ...and may the joys of C'hri.vtmov abound iu your heart ahrayr. ROSS ANDERSON BELGRAVE, ONT. As on that Holy Night of blessed memory, may the message of Christmas enter the hearts of mankind, May peace and good will be with you and yours. Alexander's Hardware We sincerely hope that this Christmas you will receive a full share of lasting good health and happiness. Armitage CLEANERS and DYERS 1t ji 4 wgi.rrYl:�yyn, ig May the joys of Christmas fill your hearts with wonder and love, both now and through the coming years. WINGHAM MEAT MARKET Mrs, Ahara Hostess to St. Paul's Evening Guild The Christmas meeting of hampers. St. Paul's Evening Guild was held in the home of Mrs, Ro- bert Ahara on Patrick Street last Tuesday evening, Opening prayers were taken by the presi- dent, Mrs, Glenn Foxton, and the Bible story of the first Christmas Day was read by Mrs. Jack Hodgins. Mrs. Foxton expressed appre• ciation to the retiring execu- tive and to Mrs. Ahara for in- viting the group to meet in her home. The minutes of the November meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs, Terry Nethery, Mrs. Foxton, Mrs. Ahara and Mrs, G. L. Davidson were appointed to purchase the necessary articles for Christmas Santa Calls at Golden Circle The Christmas party at the Golden Circle School was a happy event when about 50 people gathered last Friday, including the parents and fam- ilies, volunteer helpers and members of the Association. The teacher; Mrs. Jack Reavie, the volunteer helpers and the nine pupils of the school have been busy for many days preparing for this annual event. The school was decora- ted with large red bows orna- mented with golden bells and glittering cones. The program commenced with a welcome song by the pupils followed by several gos- pel action songs and a solo. The program included a patriotic number and a snowman number. The Nativity scene was nar- rated and depicted by the pu- pils in costume. They sang Christmas carols. The rhythm band played several numbers and the program concluded with a Mexican dance, the dancers wearing colorful red boleros and sashes. Santa arrived to distribute gifts to all from the well -laden tree, which delighted the pu- pils. There were also special gifts to parents and helpers from the children. These were table decorations of a white swan holding red roses or poin- settias. The volunteer helpers serv- ed lunch during the social hour which followed. Mrs. C, R, Wilkinson gave her report for the sick and visit- ing committee and the treasur- er's report was given by Mrs. Ahara, Mrs, Alvin Higgins read the report of the nominating com- mittee naming the following officers for 1965: President, Mrs, G. Foxton; 1st vice, Mrs. John Lillycrop; 2nd vice, Mrs. Jack King, secretary, Mrs. Ter- ry erry Nethery; treasurer, Mrs, R. Ahara. There were no further nominations from the meeting, Rev. C. F. Johnson, rector, installed the new• executive. Mrs. Ahara gave a short message on "The True Mean- ing of Christmas", pointing first to the creche and showing how each little figure had a special part to play in God's plan for the Christmas message and the meaning which each bore to our lives to -day. She closed with the challenge, that as the angels sang that first Christmas over the hillside of Bethlehem, we should all pray that this true Christian Peace may come upon the troubled earth and joy and love grow out of the hatred of wars and strife. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Ahara's group, which included Mrs. Jack Hodgins, Mrs, Gordon Davidson and Miss Dorothe Comber. Variety Concert At Belmore School BELMORE The 28 pupils at Belmore School, under the d i rection of their teacher, Mrs, Watson Armstrong and their mu- sic teacher, Mrs. Bruce Keith, both of Teeswater, staged their Christmas variety concert in the Community Centre last Wednes- day evening, An excellent crowd attended the entertain- ment and the efforts of the chil- dren were well applauded. Sharon Cameron gave the welcoming recitation, followed by the opening choruses, About twelve pre-school and Grades 1 and 2 children delighted the audience with songs and recita- tions, The school pupils then followed with dialogues, music- al group numbers, a pantomime, a solo by Douglas Jeffray, a duet by Debbie and Wendy Bus- by, and numbers played on the flutophone, an instrument that they have learned to play this year. Numbers were introduced by Darlene Ballagh, Debbie Bus- by and Douglas Jeffray. The children closed with a Christmas pageant with Lau rie Steven as narrator, and Nancy Ballagh and Gilbert Johann as Mary and Joseph. Carols and Christmas songs were sung by other pupils. Two closing songs were sung, and a closing recitation given by Gwen Press, after which Santa paid a welcome visit and distributed gifts. U.C.W. Elects 1965 Officers GORRIE-The December meeting of the United Church Women was held in the Sunday School room with Mrs, Robt. Elschner as leader for the wor- ship period. Mrs. Harry Rhame gave the story, "The Legend of the Black Madonna". Mrs. Har- old Robinson read the Christmas story from Luke. Carols were sung and Mrs. Glad. Edgar, president, took charge of the business. It was decided to give $500.00 to the Board of Stewards and $50.00 to Missionary and Maintenance. Officers elected for 1965 were: lion. president, Mrs. F. C. Taylor; president, Mrs. Russell Adams; 1st vice pres., Mrs. Geo. Brown; 2nd vice pres. , Mrs. A. L. Stephens; rec. sec., Mrs. E. J. Farrish; assistant, Mrs. Robt. Strong; corresponding sec. and literature, Mrs. T. L. McInnes; treas., Mrs. E.W. Whitfield; Christian citizenship, Mrs. Gordon Edgar; community friendship, Mrs. Ken Iiastie; co-operation in Christian and missionary education, Mrs. Clifford Pyke; finance, Mrs. Lionel Johnston; flowers and cheer, Mrs. Wesley Trimble; manse corn., Mrs. Lorne Robin- son, Mrs. Harry Hastie, Mrs. Raymond Gowdy, Mrs. Lionel Johnston; press reporter, Mrs. Geo. Brown; program, Mrs. Clifford•Pyke, Mrs. Barry Rhame, Mrs. Doran Thornton, Mrs. A. L. Stephens; stewardship and recruiting, Mrs. Glad. Ed- gar; supply and social assistanc.., Mrs. W. W. Strong, Mrs. G. A. Brown, Mrs. Gordon Edgar and Mrs, Alex Edgar; nominating, Mrs. H. liasfie, Mrs. 1-1. Robin- son; pianist, Mrs. Norman Car- son; unit leaders, 1, Mrs. Wm, Behrns; 2, asst. leader, Mrs. Alex Taylor; 3, Mrs. Russell Powell; 4, Mrs. A. L. Stephens. MARRIED 55 YEARS ON MONDAY Mr, and Mrs, Fred W, Cook of 13elgrave celebrated their 55th wedding; anniversary on Sunday when a family dinner was held at Danny's Restaurant, The afternoon was spent at the home of Mr, and Mrs. S.J. Walker of Winghat 1. The actual date is peccm- ber 21. Mr. and Mrs. Cook fanned in East Wawattosh after their marriage. They retired to lielgrave iu 1945. They have six children; Al Bert o11 the honk' farm 111 East Wawanosh, Margaret (Mrs. Doss Anderson) of lielgrave, Gella (Mrs, Ernie Crawford) of God• ericlt, Alice (Mrs. Garvie Nich- olson) of lielgrave and Edith (Mrs. 5.J -.Walker) of Wingharn. There are 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Couple Honored On Anniversary FORDWICEI-Mr, and Mrs., Nelson Armstrong quietly cele- brated their 25th wedding anni- versary at their home on Wed- nesday, December 9, The telephone operators of the Fordwich office, where Mrs, Armstrong is also employ- ed, presented them with two cups and saucers in silver and white, They also received a three -tiered wedding cake from Mr. and Mrs. Earl Newell and family, which was made and decorated by Mrs. Newell. A number of friends and relatives called at their home on Wednesday and Thursday to express best wishes on the happy occasion. <iddies Get aids toSanta Members of the Royal Can- adian Legion and the Ladies' Auxiliary entertained their children at the annual Christ- mas party in the Legion Home on Sunday afternoon. The ar- rangements were made by Herb Fuller. , Mrs. Morris Swanson played Christmas carols and John Strong showed cartoons. Santa arrived and each of the smaller children had a chance to sit on his knee and talk to him as they received bags of candy. The ladies served doughnuts and chocolate milk to the youngsters and doughnuts and coffee to the parents, DECK THE HALLS Expressing the merriment of Christmas, "Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly" is an 13nglish carol set to an old Welsh air. It refers to such ancient tradi- tions as the "blazing Yule1'og", ,Ond it i; our Christmas yish for you that every holida}' io)' gill conic your way, to be followed by a glorious New Year. MANAGEMENT AND STAFF Rapp's Bakery Christmas Greetings t b K.i.U2h (J CHRISTMAS 0 HARRY ANGUS GROCERIES JOSEPHINE STREET WINGHAM ...and many thanks to all you wonderful people whose friendship has been so heartwarming during the year, Maclntyre's Bakery