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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-03-11, Page 13r 1 e e n s e • • a w REV. HOWARD MILLS UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN BELMORE-Friends in this area of Rev. Howard Mills will be interested to learn that he has been named the new chap- lain at Mount Allison University, Sackville, N. B. Mr. Mills and his family will move to New Brunswick from New York City in the sum- mer. He has been attending university in New York. OUT THEY GO j .. 1963 PLYMOUTH SUBURBAN Auto., 6 Cyl. An unusually clean one -owner unit. Real low mileage. 1963 FORD 4 -DOOR SEDAN 6 Cylinder, Stick. 1963 DODGE SUBURBAN V-8, Automatic. 1962 CHRYSLER 4 -DOOR Fully equipped. 1962 PLYMOUTH 4 -DOOR 6 Stick, Radio. 1961 METEOR 4 -DOOR V-8, Automatic, Radio. 1960 DODGE 2 -DOOR A real clean unit from stem to stern. 1960 ENVOY 4 -DOOR 1959 CHRYSLER 4 -DOOR, 2 -tone. 1959 DODGE 4 -DOOR, 8, Auto., Radio. LEN CRAWFORD MOTORS Your Dodge - Plymouth - Chrysler - Valiant Dealer JOSEPHINE STREET WINGHAM Phone 357-3862 Shouldn't we be saving you tax dollars ? ' Wide-awake people, right now, are making substantial savings on their income tax. They do it by putting money into a registered retirement plan and deducting the con- tributions from taxable income. They can look forward to carefree retirement, aided by income tax deductible dol- lars. INVESTORS has such a tax -saving Plan. Shouldn't we be telling you about it? Just write or call: THOMAS JARDIN District Manager Dial 357-3661 - Box 394 WINGHAM, ONT. rTOs 1 1 Name IAddress L City SYNDICATE LIMTI'ED Ileal Offices WinnlpeI • Offices in hincipal Cities •MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY. THOMAS JARDIN Box 394, WINGHANI, ONTARIO 1 1 1 Prov. 1 Belmore Persona Is Three of our younger resi- dents who have yet to reach the stage where birthdays hurt, were recipients of birthday par- ties arties last week. On Monday, Mrs. Elmer Jeffray entertained friends at a party for her dau- ghter Donna, and Glenda Bal- lagh, who celebrate their special days on March lst. Don- na is now six years old:Glenda is a year older. On Wednesday, Mrs. Herb Busby entertained her daughter Wendy's pals at a birthday party in her honor. A belated happy birthday to all three! A number from this com- munity attended the public speaking contest held in Tees - water on Monday evening of last week. This school present- ed some musical numbers. Mrs. Wilfred Johann and Steven spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. William Klein of Gowanstown. Mr. Peter West, Bruce and Ann of Sault Ste. Marie, visited Library Board Holds Annual BELMORE- The 33rd annual meeting of the Belmore Public Library was held on Thursday evening of last week at the home of Mrs. Alex Sangster with a good attendance. The annual report was given, stat- ing that $76 was spent on new books during 1964. There is a balance of $175.00 now on hand. Re-elected as directors were Mrs. Wilfred Johann, Mrs. Alex Sangster and Mrs. Lorne Fisher. Other officers elected were: President, Miss Mae Jo- hann; secretary -treasurer, El- mer Zinn; librarian, Mrs. Orval Cameron. The Belmore Public Library has been in operation for 33 years. It now has 67 readers listed in its files. one day last week with Mr.and Mrs. John Rutherford and family. The Rutherfords were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Johann and sons, Mrs. Alvin Fitch is recuper- ating ecuperating nicely after surgery in Kitchener -Waterloo Hospital last week. We hope that her condition continues to improve. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mul- vey and Mr. and Mrs. Don Wat- son of Fergus spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Metcalfe and sons. Some friends from this community attended the Tees - water Ice Carnival on Friday evening of last week. We urge you now to get ready for our event, this Friday evening (12th), if the weatherman co- operates so we have some ice. Mr. Orval and Mr. Harvey Douglas of near Clifford, visit- ed on Sunday with Mrs. Alex Sangster. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pyke of Gorrie, and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McCutcheon and Karen Ann of Brussels, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fitch and family. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mul- vey and family of London visit - William Curie Is Oldest Man In Belmore BELMORE-William Curie, who has the honor of being the village's oldest resident, cele- brated his 88th birthday on Sun- day, March 7th. Mr. Curie has lived in Belmore for many years; he now makes his home with Mr. and Mrs. Norman New- ans and sons. Though after a stay in hospital, Mr. Curie is not as active as he was last year, he is still in good health for his years. Mr. and Mrs. Curie have two daughters and one son,Mrs.. Jean Marshall of Stratford, Mrs. Irene Gowing of Tiverton and Robert of Woodstock. ed on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mulvey, We're extremely proud of our hockey teams, and sorry that they finally met their 'Waterloo' in their playoff ser- ies. You put up a good fight, fellas, and better luck next year! Meanwhile, we're still counting on you Midgets, so get in there and fight! Belmore Curlers Won Honors in Harriston Spiel BELMORE-Two rinks from Belmore competed in the Farm- ers' Bonspiel held in Harriston on Thursday of last week. The first, comprised of George Ing- lis, John Dickson, Mac Inglis and Bruce Harkness,did not have exceptionally good luck, but a rink skipped by Clark Ren- wick, with Harold Wallace, Dewey Adams, and Jack Inglis, charged onward to win first prize in the 11 o'clock draw. In their first game, they defeated a Gnewson rink from Mount Forest, 8-4, going on to win the second game against an Elliott rink from the same centre, 9-5. Their third game was played against an Elora rink, and they won 10-6, to take first prize and the right to take home a 'Jack -All' jack. Their overall score was 3 wins and a plus of 12, trailing the winner of the 9 o'clock draw, Lloyd Reading's rink of Harris - ton, who claimed the winning trophy with 3 wins and a plus of 15. TOOLS OF EDUCATION CARE school packages are helping to educate 2,000,000 children a year in Latin Amer- ica, Africa and Asia. Contri- butions to CARE of Canada, Ottawa, deliver such supplies as $1 or $2 students' kits and $10 sets of a desk -and -two - chairs. Discuss Television for Children at WI Meeting LA KELET- The March meet- ing of Lakelet Women's Insti- tute was held at the Institute hall on Thursday afternoon with a good attendance. Scripture was read by Mrs. P. Huth and the business was conducted by the president, Mrs. L. Murray, during which it was arranged to send Mrs. R. Allan to the officers' conference at Guelph in May. The members volunteered to knit and sew in response to the appeal from the Children's Aid. The motto, "Give us the fortitude to endure what cannot be changed, the courage to change what should be changed, and the ability to discern one from the other", was given by Mrs. C. Scott. An interesting panel discus- sion "Resolved that television programs are more beneficial than harmful to children", was The Great Spring Sale Spring Sale at RUSH'S Ready To Wear Continues to March 13th GREAT SAVINGS! GREAT SELECTION! DRESSES 1/2 PRICE HATS 1/Z PRICE COATS 25 to 50% OFF presented by Mrs. H. Wallace, Mrs. N. Demerling and Mrs. A. Gadke with Mrs. H. Wright as moderator. It was agreed that television is definitely benefi- cial providing good judgment is used in selection of programs, and viewing done in modera- tion. Lester Beck, a research psychologist with the Oregon State system of higher educa- tion, complimented the Cana- dian Broadcasting Corporation's efforts to produce educational programs for pre-school child- ren as follows; "American tele- vision doesn't have anything to compare with what the CBC is putting out, " he said, "all we get is Donald Duck and Captain Kangaroo type programs. Cana- dians ought to see the United States children's diet of TV then they would appreciate the CBC." The meeting closed with the national anthem and lunch was served by the committee in charge. Community Fetes Mr., Mrs. Boelke WHITECHURCH-On Satur- day evening a wedding recep- tion and dance was held in the Whitechurch community Mem- orial Hall for Mr.and Mrs. Wolfgang Boelke, newlyweds. Mrs. Boelke is the former Don- na Hutchison. Music was supplied for dancing by Tiffin's Orchestra. Oscar Schefter and Leroy Rin- toul called off. Ira Wall read an address and Robert Soloman presented Mr. and Mrs. Boelke with a gift of money. Mr. Boelke thanked their friends for the happy time provided for them and for the gift. Mrs. Boelke, too, thanked her home community and friends for all they had done. LAKELET Mrs. Harold Wallace leaves on Tuesday for a trip to the Prairie Provinces, to visit with her sister there. Mr. Walter Demerling is a patient in Walkerton Hospital, having undergone surgery there last week. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Keith Love of Guelph spent the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs, James Inglis. Miss Alma Bayliss and Mr. Ross Bayliss called on Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wylie on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wright were in Kitchener on Friday. Three Churches Join in Service LAKELET-World Day of Prayer was observed by a ser- vice at the McIntosh United Church with ladies from Bel - more Presbyterian, Belmore United and McIntosh United churches present. Leaders for the service were Mrs. Earl Fitch, Mrs. Ralph Dickson, Mrs. Robert Wood and Mrs. Jack Inglis. Scripture readings were taken by Mrs. Ivan Haskins, Mrs. E. Haskins, Mrs. W. Mulvey, Mrs. L. Met- calfe, Mrs. H. Ballagh and Mrs. B. Darling. Prayer was offered by Mrs. E.Jeffray, Mrs. D.Mc- Pherson, Mrs. M. Mulvey, Mrs. W.Johann and Mrs. J. Ferguson. A solo entitled "I Walk with God" by Miss Lavonne Bal- lagli was much enjoyed. Rev. D. L. Steven addressed the meet- ing on the theme, "What Doth the Lord Require of Thee?" A time of fellowship with refreshments concluded the ser- vice. GOOD HARVEST For every $2 vegetable seed package sent overseas through CARE of Canada, Ottawa,hung- ry people will be able to grow 1,000 lbs. of 12 different kinds of vegetables, to help them feed themselves. Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Mar, 11„ 1965 Pape 5 Euchre Party al Currie's School WHITECHURCH-The pro- gressive euchre party was held in Currie's School on Friday evening with 15 tables playing. Those receiving prizes for high scores were Mrs. George Carter, Wingham and Albert Coultes of Whitechurch. Consolation prizes were received by Mrs. Harold Congram and Grant Currie. Winners of the special draw prize were Mrs. Jack Walk- er and Jim Currie, Lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Coultes and Mr.and Mrs, Jim Coultes. It was decided to have the next party this Friday and not con- flict with the entertainment in Whitechurch on March 19th. The sponsors for this evening will be Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ma Burney and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Congram, Hi -C Group Held SundayMeeting BELGRAVE-The Hi -C Group met for its regular meet- ing in the church basement on Sunday. Ruth Michie led a sing song accompanied by Lorne Campbell. President Jim Taylor was in charge and the secretary's report was read by Lynda Coultes. The treas- urer's report was read by Allan Bosman. A discussion was held on the question of what to do with the excess funds. Next meet- ing will be on March 28. Bob Taylor gave the call to worship followed by a hymn and Hugh McBurney read Scrip- ture. Bob read a meditation. The offering was received by Murray Vincent and Ivan Wheeler. Bob closed the wor- ship with prayer. Guest speaker for the even- ing was Charles Congram of Wingham, who took as his to- pic "Why We Must All Be Pigs!' He opened with prayer and Scripture on which his talk was based. President Jim Taylor thanked the speaker. Recrea- tion followed and Taps closed the meeting. MISS BALLAGH LOSES POSSESSIONS IN FIRE BELMORE-Miss Velma Bal- lagh, a teacher on the staff of Bennetto Public School in Ham- ilton, lost many of her personal belongings when fire almost to- tally destroyed the 77 -year-old landmark, one of the oldest schools in the city, Accommodation has been found for the 820 pupils of the school, which was situated in North Hamilton. Miss Ballagh's opportunity class and -the kinder garten pupils, have been temp- orarily given rooms in the base- ment of St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, nearby, while other classes will continue on shifts in another city school. WEDDING DINNER WHITECHURCH- On Sunday relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brown surprised them by arriv- ing with a wedding dinner to celebrate their 46th anniversary, which is Friday, March 12. Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Watt Brown, Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Johnston, Linda and Janette of Belgrave, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tiffin of Langside. Miss S. Nethery Writes Address BELGRAVE- The World Day of Prayer was observed in Trini- ty Anglican Church on Friday. Leading the service was Mrs. Clara VanCamp, president of the Anglican Guild; Mrs. Joe Dunbar, president of the W. M. S. of the Presbyterian Church; Mrs. Leslie Bolt, president of the U. C. W. , and Mrs. Lawrence. Vannan was the organist. The address was written by Miss Stella Nethery and given by Mrs. Robert Procter. The theme was "What Doth the Lord Require?" Mrs. George Michie sang a Negro Spiritual. The offering for the day amounted to $13.20. Others assisting with the service were Mrs. Garner Nich- olson, Mrs. Athol Bruce, Mrs. Cliff Purdon, Mrs. Robert Pur - don, Mrs. Helen Martin, Mrs. Stewart Procter, Mrs. Carl Procter, Mrs. Alex Nethery and Miss Nora Van Camp. Blyth Resident Dies in Florida WHITECHURCH-Robinson relatives in East Wawanosh re- ceived word on Sunday morning of the sudden passing on Satur- day night at her home in St. Petersburg, Fla. , of Mrs. Cecil Wheeler of Blyth who, with her husband, left here in January to spend the winter months there. Formerly Laura Robinson, Reg. N. , eldest daughter of the late William Robinson and An- nie Campbell of the 9th Con. of East Wawanosh, Mrs. Wheel- er was in her 73rd year. She was a graduate of Wingham General Hospital. Besides her husband, she leaves three daughters, Mrs. B. Work Bee at Guild Meeting BELGRAVE- The Anglican Guild met for the March meet- ing in the church on Thursday with a very small attendance. Mrs. Clare VanCamp, president. opened with prayer and the Lord's prayer in unison. Mrs. Cora McGill read the Scripture lesson. A discussion washeld about• helping the ladies of Blyth and Auburn with repairs to the rec- tory at Blyth. Final plans were made for the World Day of Prayer service. It was decided to help the Children's Aid So- ciety to make pyjamas and mitts for the children. The meeting closed with prayer and a work bee followed. (Norah) Crellin, of London, Mrs. M.(Ruth) Davis ofBramp- ton and Mrs. Albert (Mary) Turner of Richmond, B. C. and eight grandchildren; three bro- thers, Ed Robinson of Minnea- polis, Minn. , Dr. J. T. H. Ro- binson of Walkerton and Dr. Wilfred Robinson of Dryden, and one sister, Mrs. John (An- nie) Kilpatrick of Arkona. Interment will be in Bran- don Cemetery today (Thursday) at 2 with the funeral held in Blyth United Church. Howick Lions Bingo Winners WROXETER-Winners at the Howick Lion's bingo last Friday evening in the Community Hall were as follows: Mrs. George Hislop Sr., Wroxeter; Mrs. Art Wheeler, Wroxeter; Mrs. Lee Strauss, Mildmay; Mrs. Lee Strauss, Al- lan McKercher, Iamestownand Mrs, Jessie Koch, Wroxeter tied; Mrs. George Hislop Sr.; Tony St. Marie. Wroxeter;Mrs. Thos, Leek and Jeannie Newton, Wroxeter; Mrs. Lee Strauss;Miss Joyce Heimpel, Wroxeter; Thomas Leek; Mrs. Carl Erie - burger, Bluevale; Mrs. Doug Gibson, Wroxeter; Mrs. George Hislop Jr., Wroxeter. Specials: Mrs. Art Wheeler, Wroxeter; Mrs. Lee Strauss; Mrs. Wm. Elliott, Wroxeter; Mrs. Wal, Wade, Wroxeter.