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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-03-25, Page 14Page 6 * Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Mar. 25, 1965 Century of service By Salvation Army What does it cost? --When a girl gets off to a wrong start in life?-- When a man drifts into heavy drinking and deserts his family? When a neighbour takes a wrong turn in life, it may cost the public additional dollars in welfare services to feed and clothe a family which has no breadwinner, to provide care for a baby born out of wedlock. A boy may start as a school dropout and wind up a prison inmate or narcotics addict;his unproductive life behind bars costing an enormous sum in money and misery. According to Captain A, Fer- ris of The Salvation Army in Wingham, the Army claims no magic cure-all for the world's mistakes and miseries, but its program of spiritual guidance and wholesome activities for young people and old people, does contribute to family and community stability, and thus helps keep down the cost of welfare and institutional ser- vices. A typical week's activities at Wingham Corps on Edward Street includes: Monday night, beginners band practice and Ladies' Home League meeting; Tuesday night, youth Bible stu- dy and senior prayer and fellow- ship; Wednesday night, cottage meetings and personal counsel- ling service; Thursday night, senior band practice; Friday night, youth group; Saturday night, open air meetings in lo- cal communities during summer months and senior fellowship during winter months. On Sun- day at 11:00 am, morning ser- vice; 2:30 p.m., Sunday School; '7:00 p.m. , evening service. There are no statistics on the subject, but it is a safe bet that not many young people (or oldsters) who have found interesting and purposeful act- ivities at The Salvation Army, wind up in police courts, men- tal hospitals, or jails. MEET SPIRITUAL NEEDS Tn addition to preventative efforts, The Salvation Army also offers "curative" programs, meeting spiritual and material needs. It is national and inter- national in scope and offers many services beyond its local corps activities. A frightened young girl may come to The Salvation Army and pour out her story. She will be referred to one of the Army's 31 homes and hospitals for un- wed mothers where she will re- ceive medical care and be shel- tered from criticism and curio- sity. Throughout the world, Sal- vation Army officers are wel- come in jails and correctional institutions, Thousands of pris- oners are gaining a new out- look through Salvation Army sponsored Bible Study courses. Officers frequently act as pa- role advisers when a man has been released. One of the Army's aims is to lessen the cost in human suffering, and help the individual become a productive member of society once again. When a man hits bottom on skid row, the Army doesn't count him as hopeless. Rehab- ilitation centres are maintained in leading cities throughout Canada. A man in need of help is referred to the nearest centre. There he is given a fresh start -- clean clothes, counselling and guidance, the opportunity to regain sound work habits. These, and many other ser- vices are offered cheerfully by The Salvation Army as it marks its 100th birthday, "A Century of Service to God and Man." Midgets Fight To the Finish BELMORE-The Belmore Mid- gets, though they fought val- iantly to stay on top, went down to defeat at the hands of the Clifford lads 7-6, when the last game in a best -of -three series was played on Tuesday eveningof lastweek in t hu arena. Scorers for Belmore were Dave Woolcock with three goals, and singles by Mac Mac- Leod, Calvin Metcalfe, and Jim McKague. The winning team receives the Hay Coal Company Trophy. This marks the end of the regular and playoff season for Belmore's hockey teams, with any remaining games beingex- hibition action. Though many of the teams did not receive the support that they deserved at the arena, we want them to know that we were behind them all the way, and are very proud of the way they fought like tigers, and so often came home victorious. But we are especial- ly proud of the way they lost like the good sports they are, and remember, fellas, that's when it's easy to choose the real winners! TAKING SOIL TESTS—Industrial Soil Investigations Ltd, are taking soil tests with this machinery at the site of the new Presbyterian Church in Wingham. The drill rig brings up cores which provide information for the archi- tects. BINGO WINNERS — The three winners in the Durham Kinsmen $1,000 home bingo received their cheques from the club presi- dent, Jack Breen. Here he presents Mrs. John Finnigan, of Wingham, with her cheque. The two other winners are Mrs. Patsy McArthur, of Lions Head, and Ivan Mawhinney, of Wroxeter. —Durham Chronicle Photo. Belmore Personals This week marked the arriv- al of Spring, or so the calendar says. But apparently, someone forgot to tell Spring! It is a lady's privilege to be late, but did Winter have to be so mean - tempered and rough? On Wed- nesday of last week, the March winds brought a dandy storm, with sleet, snow, and in the midst of it all, a few bright flashes of lightning. By the end of the week, it was looking like January again with the banks high, the snow blowing and swirling, and long faces asking, "What happened to spring?" Let's hope that by now the March lamb isre arin P P g for its arrival; it will be a wel- come sight. High school stu- dents are up to their necks in Easter examinations this week. Cheer up, kids, by the time spring arrives, you'll be free to go fishing, and glad this is all over! Friends of Miss Irene Double - dee were sorry to learn that she is confined to her home with a back injury. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Elmer Jeffray, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jeffray, Mr. Roy Rutherford, Mr.John Rutherford and Mrs. Alex Sangster were among those in the community who attended the funeral of Mr. Thomas Sangster of Clif- ford on Thursday of last week. New Study Book Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. David Harper (Sally Jef- fray) of McIntosh, on the birth of a son in Wingham and Dist- rict Hospital on March 17. He is the first grandchild for Mrs. James Harper and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jeffray. Mrs. Keith Fitzgerald is a patient in Wingham and Dist- rict Hospital. We hope she will soon be allowed to returnhome. Mr. Peter Mulvey of Graven- hurst was a week -end visitor at his home here. Our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Reg Weishar, now of Teeswater, on the birth of a daughter in Walkerton Hospital em March 16. The new member of the family is the third grand- child for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weishar of this community. Mr. and Mrs. Weishar are the par- ents of seventeen children, so their family circle is becoming larger. Mr. Ross McKague spent Sat- urday at the Kitchener Hospital where his brother Jack is now a patient, after an automobile accident last week near Tees - w ater. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Douglas attended special services at the Wingham United Church on Sunday morning. Wingham's Harmony Men, of which Mr. Douglas is a member, provided special music during the service, The Big Difference between a man who displays this symbol and an insurance company salesman might mean hundreds, perhaps thousands, of dollars in your pocket. As an independent insurance agent, he represents not one but several insurance com- panies. 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Mrs. Hopper gave the call to worship and a hymn was sung. The offering was received by Carol Walker, Mary Grasby gave the offertory prayer, the Scripture lesson was read by Brenda Johnston and the wor- ship was closed with prayer by the leader. • Mary Grasby conducted the business. Minutes were read by Mary Ann Wheeler and the treasurer's report by Ken Hop- per. Birthday greetings were sung to Mary Ann Wheeler. The World Friends were distributed by Stephan Fear. The Explorers worked on a poster on Trinidad and started to make a Trinidadian kite. 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