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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-03-11, Page 12Page 4 - Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Mar. 11, 1965 UCW Members Analyse Citizenship WHITECUURCH-The U.C. W. meeting was held at the home of Mrs, Russel Chapman last Wednesday. Mrs. Ezra Scholtz, convener of Christian Citizenship and Social Action, had charge of the worship ser- vice. A hymn was sung, and Scripture was read by Mrs. Chapman. Mrs. Dan Tiffin led in. prayer. Mrs. G. Mitchell had charge of the discussion on "Citizen- ship". Assisting her were Mrs. Chapman giving the meaning of what a citizen is; Mrs. T. Magoffrn giving the meaning of Canadian citizenship; Mrs. Elwood Groskorth, the meaning of social action. All were re- minded that the first citizens were Indians. Mrs. Ben McClenaghan read a paragraph telling of a couple who had gone to church for 11 years and felt they were still outsiders. Discussion followed. Mrs.Coffin gave a similar ex- ample of her knowledge which was also discussed. Mrs. Gibb told of a new family givenmis- leading advice, but a helping hand from the right source came in time to give them the courage they needed. Mrs. Carl Weber read " The Farmer, God's Partner". The benediction was pronounced and roll call was answered by a Bible verse with the word nation. An invitation to attend a U.C.W. meeting at Bluevale was accepted for April 1st. Mrs. Millan Moore led in prayer for the sick. A hymn was sung and the birthday tea was then enjoyed. There were 20 adults and two children present. Mrs. J. DeBoer Visits Holland WHITECHURCH-Mrs. John De Boer left London airport on Wednesday for a three weeks' visit to her native land, Hol- land. After her arrival at Am- sterdam she had to travel by train for four hours before reach- ing her home. She will visit with her bro- ther who visited here last sum- mer, a sister, and her mother, Mrs, R. Lantinga, who is in a nursing home. Mrs. De Boer's mother celebrated her 77th birthday on March 5. She will also visit her hus- band's only brother living in Holland, Mr. Y. De Boer. Mr. and Mrs. De Boer came to Canada shortly after they were married. It is 13 years since she left Holland. Seven Attend 4-H Meeting WHITECHURCH- The Safe- ty Sisters held their meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. V. Emerson with seven present. Miss Pamela King opened the meeting and all re- peated the 4-H pledge in uni- son. The minutes were read by Miss Margo De Bruyn, in the absence of Miss Donna Hand. The roll call was answered and a discussion followed on keep- ing fit, nutrition and health ser- vices in our county. The home assignment was to check posture as you work and play and enter errors in the record book; name three books that gave you pleasure and roll call will be answered by "A defect in my posture". Library Board Elects Officers WHITECHURCH-On Mon- day evening Whitechurch Li- brary Board held its annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Doris Willis. Present for the meeting were Mrs. George Fish- er, Mrs. Ezra Scholtz, Mrs. Al- bert Coultes, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Garnet Farrier, Mrs. V. Emer- son, John Gaunt and Dave Mac- Donald. The chairman, Mrs. Fisher opened the meeting. The sec- retary, Mrs. Willis, read the minutes and gave the treasurer's statement. Receipts were $392.- 84; expenditures $130.10 bal- ance $262.74. Membership for 1964 was 24. Books in circula- tion, 1257. It was decided to pay the librarian, Mrs. Willis, $130.00 for salary and rent of store space. A committee of Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Willis was ap- pointed to inquire into the price and possibility of a grant if The World Book Encyclopaedia is purchased, to decide if the price is within the board's means. Officers elected for 1965 were Mrs. George Fisher, chair- man; sec. -treasurer, Mrs. Doris Willis; auditor, Mrs. Albert Coultes. Dustan Beecroft was appointed honorary president. Board members appointed were John Gaunt, H. D. MacDonald, Mrs. Dawson Craig, Mrs. Gar- net Farrier, Mrs. Ezra Scholtz, Mrs. Albert Coultes and Mrs. Victor Emerson. The meeting was adjourn- ed and Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Willis served lunch. Weekly Euchre BELGRAVE- The euchre club met in the community centre last Wednesday with seven tables in play. High lady was Mrs. Kit Nethery; high man, Jesse Wheeler; novelty lady, Mrs. Stanley Cook; novelty man, Clarence Johnston; low lady, Mrs.Jack Anderson; low man, Stanley Cook. TRUCK TENDER Maitland Valley Conservation Authority FOR ONE-HALF TON TRUCK Long, wide box (separate); Engine, V-8, approxi- mately 350 cu in.; Transmission, 4 speed (W/HD Clutch); Rear end, Positive traction; Springs, H/D Front, H/D Rear; Tires and tubes 650x16x6 ply (or equal) with spare, mud and snow, rear, mud and snow spare; tow hooks; block heater; air conditioning heater; 4 -way flasher; standard turn signals; wind- shield washers; seat belts; 2 -speed electric wipers; 2 tone paint; rear view mirrors, approximately 6"x9". To trade on a 1963 one-half ton. This truck may be seen at the Authority Office in Listowel on Mon- day, March 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tenders will include all Federal and Provincial Sales Tax and be In the hands of the Secretary -Treas- urer, Maitland Valley ConservationAuthority, Box 760, Listowel, Ontario, before 12 o'clock noon, Thursday, March 18, 1965. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Speaker Asks Women to Rededicate Themselves WHITECHURCH-Mrs. Millan Moore, president of the U. C. W. gave the call to worship, invo- cation and led in the first part of the World Day of Prayer ser- vice in the United Church on Friday. Mrs. Victor Emerson was the second leader and gave four short prayer readings. Respons- ive prayers of confession and supplication were led by Mrs. Bill Rintoul. She also gave the prayers of petition. Several ladies took part in prayers of intercession: Mrs. Emma Coffin, first vice presi- dent of U.C.W. offered prayers for the nation and communities; Mrs. Elwood Groskorth for peace and justice; Mrs.Earl Caslick for healing of the sick; Mrs. Russel Ross for the church and Mrs. Clarence Ritchie for those who do not know salvation. Taking part in the words of assurance were Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Caslick, Mrs. Hugh Simpson, Mrs. James Rich- ardson, Mrs. Carl Weber and Mrs. Dave Gibb. Mrs. Coffin sang, " He's Got the Whole World in His Hands". Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton of Wingham was the speaker. Mrs. MacNaughton stated that on this particular day women all over the world kneel inhurnble prayer in all places, huts, cath- edrals and in people's homes, all with one purpose. By prayer and the gift of money those wo- men strengthen others in many countries. God requires that we be just, have love, mercy and faith and work in the way of God. He also requires that each person feel responsibility and not pass by on the other side. Mrs. MacNaughton said," To- day aid,"To- day the cross of Christ shines across the world. Let us rededi- cate ourselves and be ready to answer the question, 'What doth the Lord require of us?'" Mrs. Ezra Scholtz played "Sweet Hour of Prayer" as a violin solo, accompanied by Mrs. Garnet Farrier at the organ. The offering was received by Mrs. George Thompson and Mrs. H. D. MacDonald. The prayer of dedication was led by Mrs. Moore, who also offered prayers for the sick in the community and gave the benediction. Mrs. Emerson reported for the 1964 keywoman, Mrs.Jas. McInnes. Last year 38 had at- tended and the contribution was $10.65. Mrs, George Thompson was appointed the keywoman for 1965. KICKED BY COW WH ITECHURCU-Calvin. Robinson was kicked by one of his cattle at his barn last week, A bone was broken in his ankle and he is wearing a cast on his right leg as a result of the mis- hap. Prayer Service At Coultes Home WHITECHURCH- Calvin - Brick ladies held the Day of Prayer meeting at the home of Mrs. Ronald Coultes. The lead- ers for the service were Mrs. Kenneth Mason, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Mrs. George McGee, Mrs. John Jamieson, Mrs. Alex Robertson and Mrs. Gilbert Bee- croft. Those offering prayers were Mrs. Gordon McBurney, Mrs.• Roy Pattison, Mrs. E. Dow, Mrs. Kenneth Mason, and Mrs. Ronald Coultes. Those taking the part of voices from the congregation were Mrs. John L. Currie, Mrs. Roy Pattison, Mrs. Harry Cook and Mrs. Roy Dawson. Mrs. Arthur Jackson repeat- ed the words of "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands."ac- companied by Mrs. Norman Coultes on the piano. Mrs.Jack- son gave the message on the theme, "What Doth the Lord Require?" The benediction was given by Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft. Whitechurch News Items Mr. and Mrs. Horace Holt of Toronto spent the week -end with her sister, Mrs. James Richardson and Mr, Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. McGow- an, Toronto, spent the week- end with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ron- ald Jamieson of East Wawanosh. On Thursday evening Miss Janis Farrier, Miss Beverley Soloman, Miss Sandra Fisher and Miss Alma Conn visited Miss Diane Coultes to celebrate her birthday. Mrs. Thompson of Dundalk and her son, Mr. Clayborne Thompson of Feversham, visit- ed on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Carman Why - tock and Jackie visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Why - tock and family, East Wawa - nosh. Mr. Douglas Conley, sta- tion agent at Moorefield, re- ceived a transfer to Ripley sta- tion. He takes over in Ripley on Wednesday, March 10. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zinn and Randy visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.Jack Purdon of Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jamie- son visited Sunday with Mr.and Mrs. John Jamieson of East Wa- wanosh. Mr. and Mrs. Gershom John- ston and Mr.Jack Aitchison re- turned home on Sunday evening from their bus trip to Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Don Dirstein of Toronto spent the week -end YPS Will Hold Dance in April WHITECHURCH- The Y. P. S. met Sunday evening in the school room of the United Church. Mrs. George Mitchell was pianist for the sing song. The president, Miss Bar- bara Purdon opened the meet- ing with a hymn. Arthur Laid- law read the minutes. The next meeting will be March 28th. A dance was planned to be held April 10, The roll call was answered by 12 attenders quot- ing a verse of Scripture. The meeting was then turn- ed over to the committee. Miss Edna Wall gave the call to wor- ship, read the Scripture and gave the meditation. Miss Bev- erley Soloman gave the story, This May Be Your Job". . Miss Edna Wall led in pray- er. A hymn was sung and Miss Sandra Fisher gave the story, "The Fruitful Life". Another hymn was sung and the benedic- tion was repeated in unison. with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Gaunt and while here celebrated her birthday on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones and children of Clinton, and her mother, Mrs. B. Hall of Blyth, visited on Sunday with Mr. and, Mrs, J. D. Beecroft. Mr. and Mrs. George Mc- Gee, Mrs. W. Dow and the former's mother, Mrs. Leask McGee of Wingham, visited on Thursday with Mr. Roy McGee, a patient in the K -W Hospital, Kitchener. Mr. Allan Miller of Downs- view spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller and attended the recept- ion in Whitechurch for Mr. and Mrs. Wolfgang Boelke. Mr. Gary Willis of Bramp- ton spent the week -end with his mother, Mrs. Doris Willis. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falcon- er, Kevin and Allan of Streets- ville, spent the week -end with his mother, Mrs. Cassie Falcon-. er. Mr. and Mrs.Jack Coultes, Debbie and Kevin of Dresden spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Pipe of Brus- sels. Mr. and Mrs. George Coul- tes, East Wawanosh Township, came on Thursday to reside for a time with their daughter, Mrs. John Gaunt and Mr. Gaunt. A large crowd gathered at the farm owned by the late Mr. Cliff McNall and operated for the past seven years by Mr. Harry Swan. Good prices were realized for implements and stock. The farm property was Gift of Money To Newlyweds WHITECHURCH- On Friday evening a reception and dance Was held in the Community Memorial Hall in honor of Mr. and Mrs.Jack Henderson, Lon- don, newlyweds. Music for dancing was supplied by Tiffin's Orchestra with Oscar Schefter and Leroy Rintoul doing the calling -off. At lunch time Mr. and Mrs. Henderson were called to the platform and given seats of hon- or. Jamieson Pettypiece read an address and Wesley Tiffin pre- sented them with a gift of mo- ney from relatives and the com- munity. Mr. Henderson thanked all for their gift and the enter- tainment provided, and extend- ed an invitation to visit them in London. Mrs. Henderson also voiced her gratitudd. not sold at the time of sale. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Neable visited during the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neable Brampton, Mr.and Mrs. Gene Tunney and family of Ingle- wood and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Neable and family, Caledon. Mr. Alex Coffin, Mr. Cliff Wells and Mr. Ross Hancock, all of Hespler, spent the week -end with the former's mother, Mrs. Emma Coffin and John. On the return trip they were accom- panied by Mr. Paul Geiger, who had spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan., Mrs. Cassie Falconer, Mr. Jim Falconer and Lois spent Monday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Relison Fal- coner, Paul, Brian and Susan of Bright's Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stacey of Wingham were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Cassie Falconer. Mr. Brian King of Kitchen- er visited during the week -end with Mr. Walter Arscott. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Ritchie were Sunday callers at the Mac- Lennan ao-Lennan funeral home in Ripley where the remains of the late Mrs. Smith rested. Mrs. Walter Arscott, Val- erie and Andrea King spent the week -end in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Anthoney DiNova. Mrs. Stewart Plunkett of Goderich visited last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ross of Wingham and spent the week -end with her daughter, Mrs. Keith Collyer and Mr. Col- lyer and family. Mr. Dawson Craig returned home on Sunday from London where he had spent last week. 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