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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-12-24, Page 7opus cativo May the spiritual inspiration of Christmas Day bring you much joy, SHOWPLACE OF WINGHAM --- PHONE 357-1630 yVow as in the days of old, may the story of His birth bring you great comfort and enduring joy. THOMAS JARDIN District Manager Dial 357-3661 - Box 394 WINGHAM, ONT.. SYNDICATE LIMITED Head Officer Winnipeg . Offices In Principal Cities voucL .01/0uo 11,4 W. B. CONRON, CLU INSURANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance Coverage Agents for—Manufacturers Life Insurance Company 5 JOHN ST, W. WINGHAM PH. 357-2636 Whitechurch News Items Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all who assist with the news. Mr. and Mrs, Walter Elliott, Ruth, Paul, Barry and David, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Gordon Elliott, and Mrs, Robert Galbraith of Wingharn visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs,. Mitchell Elliott and fam- ily of Ailsa Craig, Mr. Jim Ross of Wallaceburg spent the week -end at his home here and attended the Conley - Conn wedding in Chalmers Pres- byterian Church on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Con- ley, newlyweds, left by plane Sunday for Bermuda, Mr, and Mrs, George Weber of Kitchener visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weber and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weber, Anne Marlene and Clair were Friday evening visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Robert Chambers of Ha rristpn, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Jamie- son and Lori Anne were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Tom Magoffin. Mr. Lawrence Taylor and Joyce motored to Woodstock on Monday and Miss Mary Taylor returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fischer and Douglas of Palmerston were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Bill Neable and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smith, Euchre at Currie's School WHITECHURCH-Currie's School held a progressive euchre party on Friday evening with 12 tables enjoying the game. Those winning prizes were: high lady, Mrs. B. Gal- braith; high gent, Robert Ar- buckle; low lady, Mrs. Howard Walker; low gent, Anthony Schefter, There were special prizes of a story book given to ten girls and a little boy received a truck. The next euchre party will be held January 8th, 1965, when Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ro- bertson and Mr, and Mrs. Ed Smythe will be the supervisors. The hosts and hostesses, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pattison and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dawson served lunch. Currie's School Christmas Concert WHITECHURCH- The Christ- mas concert was held in Cur- rie's School on Tuesday even- ing of last week. Several pupils took turns in announcing the program numbers. Recitations and dialogues were on the program. The senior and junior groups sang songs, Doris Coultes sang a solo and Brenda Stapleton gave a monologue. A drill, "The Queen's Guard” was presented. A quintette, Joyce Taylor, Joyce Coultcs, Doris Coultes, Joan Currie and Brenda Staple- ton sang "Silent Night". Santa arrived to distribute candy and gifts to the pupils and audience. 4 rr At Christmas • May this Christmas Season lift your spirits, warm your heart and bring you untold joy and happiness. R. A. Currie & Sons Bradley arid Cathy of Toronto spent .the week -end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Russel Chapman and with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Smith of Wing - ham. Bradley remained to visit till Christmas with his grandparents. Mrs, Olive Kennedy, teach- er at Fordyce School, held a party Monday afternoon for the Mothers and pre-schoolers of the section, Mr, and Mrs, Cameron Sim- mons of London spent Saturday with her father, Mr. Charles Martin and his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Qordon Simmons of Wing - ham. They were accompanied to Goderich by their daughter, Nancy, who was a guest at a wedding there, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Coffin and Kirk of Kitchener were Sat- urday visitors with Mrs. Emma Coffin and John. Mr. Alex Coffin, Mr. Cliff Wells, Mr. Ross Hancock and Miss Shirley Hancock, all of Hespler, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Emma Coffin and John. Student preacher, Mr. Don- ald Watt, arrived home Friday evening from Knox College, Toronto, for the Christmas holi- days. We are sorry to report Mrs, Orville Tiffin is confined to bed with an attack of flu. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Durnirr and Mr, and Mrs, Tobi Jantzi of Milverton on Saturday left for Florida and will return in time for Mrs, Jantzi to resume her teaching duties, Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Tiffin, Mrs. Myrtle Dawson, Mrs, Cas- sie Falconer and Mr, Tom Pur- don of Lucknow visited on Sun- day with Mr. and. Mrs. Hugh David Henderson of Listowel, Arriving home from Western University to spend the Christ - Mas holidays were Mr. Wayne Martin with Mr, and Mrs. Don Martin, Miss Muriel and Elwin Moore with Mr. and Mrs. Milian Moore, Mr, George Conn with Mr. and Mrs, Wal- lace Conn, Mr, Murray Coultes with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Coul- tes. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tiffin and Mrs. Bill Evans were Friday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moffat. Miss Janet Beecroft of Alma College, St. Thomas, arrived home Friday night to spend the holiday season with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft. S.S. Christmas Concert WHITECHURCH- The United Church Sunday School concert was held Monday evening with Rev. Geo. Mitchell as chair- man, The opening carol was "0 Little Town of Bethlehem". Recitations were given by Mil- ton Purdon, Irene Wall, Janet Adams, Ronny Soloman, Rick Hand, Arnold Morrison, Barbara Ritchie, Joyce Morrison, John and Robert Wall, Mary Lou Adams, Nancy Swan, Brenda Ritchie, Brenda Soloman and Stephen Ritchie. A piano solo was given by Thelma Purdon , vocal solos by Janice Farrier and Joyce Tif- fin, a saxaphone duet by Wayne Farrier and Donald Gaunt. The three choruses, "Twelve Days of Christmas", "Lovliest Christ- mas" and "Christmas Message" were enjoyed. Linda and Thel- ma Purdon sang a duet. Children Present Excellent Program WHITECHLIRCH-S. S. No. 10 pupils, under supervision of their teacher, Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler and the music teacher, Mrs. Bill Scott, presented a Christmas concert in the Mem- orial Hall Thursday evening. Recitations were given by Brenda Ritchie, Rickey Hand, Bobbie Ross, Nancy Swan, Bren- da Soloman, Lawrence Norman, Arnold Morrison, Darlene Simp- son and Stephen Ritchie. ."Here Conies the Bride"•, "Little Red Riding Hood", "The Mail Order flat", "Doing With- out Christmas" and "The Shawl' were dialogues given by the seniors. Several musical num- bers were rendered. The senior girls presented a dance quadrille. The chairman, llugh Eland, gave complimentary remarks and the teachers announced the arrival of Santa Claus. Ile dis- tributed gifts to the large aud- ience of adults and pre-school children as well as the. pupils. Two plays were presented. "Everywhere Christmas", and "Lights of Christmas". The evening ended with a play by the young people's group, "Nobody Home", The cast was Elgin Sleightholm, Beverley Soloman, Muriel and Alma Conn, David Sleightholm, Billie and Edna Wall, who were introduced by Arthur Laidlaw. After the benediction Santa Claus arrived and distributed gifts and candy to all. John Gibb Is New President WHITECH URCH- The United Church Messengers held their December meeting Sunday af- ternoon during Church service. The president, Cathy Soloman gave the call to worship, Char- les Thompson read the Scrip- ture. "Silent Night" was sung. The offering was received by Steph- en Ritchie and dedicated by Phyllis Sleightholm. Nancy Swan and Janet Sleightholm sang "Away in a Manger". Brian Purdon gave a Christmas poem. The roll call was answered by 27. Dianne Swan read the minutes. The election of of- ficers followed: Past president, Cathy Soloman; president, John Gibb; vice president, Joyce Mor- rison; orrison; secretary, Charles Thomp- ;on; treasurer, Janet Sleight - holm; citizenship secretary, Brenda Soloman; press, Dianne Swan. W. R. HAMILTON OPTOMETRIST Josephine Street WINGHAM FOR APPOINTMENT Phone 357-1361 CANADIAN TIRE CORP. WINGHAM ONTARIO Wingham AAdvaneenTim es, Thursday,�Dec.. 444, X.864 - Page 7 a�� Season's Greetings AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR To the Residents of Morris Township from .. . Reeve STEWART PROCTER. Councillors WALTER SHORTREED, JAMES MAIR, WILLIAM ELSTON, ROSS SMITH. As we approadh the peace and quiet of the Holy Night may His love fill your heart with joy and happiness. COUSINS DAIRY iia$ �"'"'I:xc incerest Wishes that your holiday be filled with peace and contentment TV ANTENNA SERVICE DOUG HARKER PHONE 364-3313 HANOVER, ONT. THE SPIRT OF • In the true spirit of the glorious Holiday Season we extend our sincere wishes for the good health and happiness of all our devoted friends and neighbors. ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,...t.3 BROPHY BROS.