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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-12-24, Page 14Page 6 - Win ham Advance -Times, Thursday, ec, 24, 1964 and good wishes iLV24Wod Dairies W INGHAM BODY SHOP Greetings to All! IT CERTAINLY IS A GREAT PLEASURE TO SERVE FINE FOLKS LIKE YOU. HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND THANK YOU. JEANNE and LORNE McDONALD SANTA WAS VERY BUSY on Saturday distributing gifts at the Western Foundry children's party. Don Schiestel is pictured receiving his gift which looked almost too Targe to carry. Institute Aids Stricken Family BELGRAVE- The December meeting of the Women's Insti- tute was held on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J. M. Coultes. Mrs. Stanley Cook opened the meeting and a carol was sung. Mrs. Stanley Cook read the story, "Christmas on 25¢", The minutes and the finan- cial statement were read by Mrs. Earl Anderson. A letter from Mrs. Day, Goderich, was read asking the Institute to pro- vide an evening's entertain- ment at the Ontario Hospital. The Institute members plan this in May. Mrs. Albert Coul- tes offered to buy the Christmas gift for the war veteran, Mr. Ploog, at Westminster Hospital. A donation of $25.00 was voted to Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Mus- chidd, who lost their home and belongings in a recent fire. There will be a shower at the January meeting to assist this family. Mrs. J.M.Coultes was the convener for this, the Christ- mas meeting, with theme"For .ages the Christmas bells have rung their message of peace on earth and good will to all men'; The roll call was answered CHURCH DECORATED FOR VESPER SERVICE BELGRAVE-The C. G. I. T. held its annual Christmas ves- per service in the United Church on Sunday evening. A medley of carols was played by the organist, Miss Joyce Procter. First reader in the service was Marilyn Taylor and second reader was Wendy Fear. The candlelighter was Ruth Ann Pletch. The C. G. I. T. choir sang two anthems "Infant Holy' and " The Magnificat". The of- fering was received by Mrs. Arthur Jackson and Mrs. Cliff Logan, two of the leaders. The church was decorated with candles in the windows and candelabra at the altar. BELGRAVE Miss Linda Coultes of Water- loo Lutheran College spent the week -end with her parents,Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes. Reeve and Mrs. Stewart Pro- cter entertained the members of the council and employees of Morris Township at a turkey banquet, held at their home on Tuesday of last week. Miss Marilyn Campbell of Toronto spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Campbell. A young man ordered two dozen roses to be sent to his fiance and wrote on the card "A rose for each year of your precious life': "Throw in an extra dozen", said the florist to his assistant, "he's a good customer." The assistant did. The mar- riage as yet, hasn't taken placel with a Christmas custom in the home. Mrs. Pocock sang a solo, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day". The motto, "You cannot cut Christmas out of the calen- dar, or out of the heart of the world" was given by Mrs. Al- bert Coultes, Christmas carols were sung. Mrs. Walter Scott told a beautiful Christmas story. A Christmas quiz was conducted by Mrs. Annie Coultes. Lunch was served by Mrs. Jean Wheeler, Mrs. He,:. Whee- ler and Mrs. J.M.Coultes. C.G.I.T. Welcomes New Members BELGRAVE-The C. G. I. T. met on Wednesday in the church basement. Margaret Nicholson led in games. Wendy Fear, president, was in charge. Audrey Coultes read the secre- tary's report and Marilyn Tay- lor gave the financial state- ment. Sunday School and church attendance were record- ed. The next meeting will be on December 30 with the fol- lowing committees in charge: Games, Wendy Fear; sing song, Rhonda Fear; worship, Linda and Lois Rinn. The worship service was a combination of initiation and lanyard service. The service for the new members. was open- ed by Wendy Fear who wel- comed the new members. Also taking part was Mrs. Arthur Jackson. New members initiated were Sandra Procter, Bonnie Cook, Mary Ellen Taylor. Mrs. Jack- son and Wendy also conducted the service for girls receiving their lanyards, Brenda Van - Camp and Lois Rinn. —Advance -Times Photo. Explorers Hold Christmas Meeting BELGRAVE-The Explorers met for their December meet- ing in the church school -room during the regular hour of wor- ship. The meeting opened with singing "This Is My Father's World". Business was conducted by the president, Mary Grasby. Minutes were read by Mary Ann Wheeler followed by the roll call. Ken Hopper gave the treasurer's report. Owen Fear conducted the Christmas worship service. "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" was sung followed by Scripture reading. Meditation was given by the leader. The story "Gifts" was read by Mrs. Stan Hopper. The offering was received by Dale Lamont and dedicated by Owen. Prayer and Christmas Litany was led by the leader. Marlene Pletch read a poem, "Christmas Morning" and the story " Gil's Best Christmas" was read by the leader. A Christ- mas puzzle followed. Mrs. Laura Johnston, the assistant leader, read the story "An Angel After All". The benediction closed the meeting and World Friends were distrib- uted by Barbara Cook. Messengers Meet BELGRAVE- The Messengers of Knox United Church met for their Christmas meeting on Sunday morning which opened by marking the attendance chart. The Messenger motto and prayer were repeated in un- ison. Mrs. Gorden Pengally read from the study book. Mrs. Wil- fred Walker read Christmas stories. The hymn, "Away in the Manger" was sung. Bradley Campbell received the offering. The children coloured Chris- tmas pictures and made Christ- mas trees. The meeting closed with prayer and The World Friends were distributed. HARDWARE PLUMBERS • WOLIDPY UJISWES Here's wishing you a holiday season aglow with all the good things that help to make our lives brighter. KEN'S ALIGNMENT SERVICE PHONE 357-1230 this Christmas, we sincerely wish for you all the joys and blessings of the season. May abiding peace and happiness be yours. • ti TEESWATER CREAMERY FIRST ESTABLISHED CREAMERY IN ONTARIO SECOND IN CANADA ia)nn**4x1)*x Ba �, aa1>, afi3Mx