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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-05-06, Page 17• Ji Presbytery Asks Death Penalty Be Abolished Huron Presbytery of The United Church of Canada, meeting in session at Centralia last Thursday with Rev, Wrn, ten Hoopen of Goderich as chairman, elected the follow- ing officers; Chairman, Rev. Arthur Higgenbotham, Walton; secretary, Murdock Morrison, Varna; treasurer, Joseph Snyder of Goderich. It was announced that Rev. Clint Brittain of Grand Bend will be leaving in July to take up new work at Simpson Ave, Church in Toronto, Rev, Mac Carson has resigned his work in Londesboro to assume re- • sponsibilities under the Home Mission Board in Hamilton; he will work with young people in the downtown area. Rev. Maurice Boyd, of the Home Mission Board, reported 94 va- cancies in the church from • Montreal to London Confer- ences and only 29 ministers are available to fill these posts. "The time has come," he said, "where the small three-point charge will no longer be able to call an effective ordained • minister." However, he indica- ted there was a source of joy in that many laymen are coming forward to supply pulpits. Huron County Library has offered 200 books on loan to the Presbytery's camp at Goder- e ich. A resolution was approved to petition Elston Cardiff, M, P.,, to vote for the abolition of the death penalty. Women to Meet Mission Workers May 10 will see the annual council meetings of the Wo- men's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Can- ada convening in Ewart Col- lege, Toronto. In its 101st year, this Society unites the women and children of the church in the common purpose of furthering Christ's work both at home and overseas. The theme of the meetings this year will be "To Serve the Present Age" and Dr.J. Alan Munroe, secretary for Home Missions for the Presbyterian Church, will deliver the theme address on Monday evening, The Moderator of the church, The Rev. Hugh A, MacMillan, M. A,, B.C., Ph. D., D, D., will conduct the opening night worship. It is expected that most of the regional secretaries of the society, as well as those work- ers who are home on furlough from their overseas posts, will be present at these meetings. Three overseas students will also be present; Miss Comfort Egere of Nigeria, a student at Ewart College; Mrs, Grace Tsai of Formosa, also at Ewart Col- lege; and Miss Sushila Patras, a nurse from Indore who is tak- ing work toward her Master of Science of Nursing degree at Western University, Miss Patras is the first student from India to study in this country under the Bessie MacMurchy Fund. During the sessions five new CHAIRS CHESTERFIELDS UPHOLSTERY SHAMPOOIN SUPERIOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE DIAL 357-3362 — WINGHAM STAIR CARPETING FREE ESTIMATES workers heading for overseas posts will be presented to the delegates, Miss Louise Gamble to Formosa; Miss Diane Petrie, R. N, , to Formosa; Miss Rose Chambers, R, N. , to Nigeria; Miss Eleanor Knott, M, A. , Jhansi, India; and Miss Ruth Bentley, Bhil Field, India, There will also be announce- ments of the new appointees to the national and organization staffs of the society. Continue Story In Study Book BLUEVALE-The Explorers met on Sunday in Knox Presby- terian Church with a very good attendance. The meeting open- ed with the motto, Scripture read by John Moffatt, and the offering received by Janet De Boer and dedicated with prayer by Neil Campbell. Mrs. Gray continued the study book with the chapter, "The Reading Lesson," This book was the story of Carlos who lived in a crowded tene- ment in Harlem, Carlos was in grade six. He couldn't read and he wouldn't try. He decided he and his pals would run away to a haunted house on their street. The story told of their feel- ings for the house. They want- ed it to be their club house, when they found out it had been bought by a church to be made into a house. The people started to fix the house and the boys set out to drive away the people by being destructive. The story went on to tell how the boys were converted. Another member of a van- ishing breed is the gent who would close a deal with a handshake. gels • V � DON T 'FORGET MAY WHY NOT Choose Her Gift LOVELY`' LACY SLIPS and ever so dainty SLEEPWEAR Priced from $2.98 TAILORED AND FANCY BLOUSES Figured or Plain $2.98 to $5.98 GLOVES isnh2efTtr $i 0t) NYLONS 69c, $1.00, $1.50 PANTIES 69c up FAMOUS "KITTEN" SWEATERS in spring's beautiful new shades — $7.98 up fashion right for Mother's Day NAN d A You couldn't find a better gift ... and when you see this year's terrific selection of sum- mer straws you'll want one for yourself too. Price $2.98, $3,98 yip Artificial FLOWERS A delightful selection 69c to 98c A Gift for the Home Will Please Mother SCATTER MATS in cotton, wool reversibles, and "Borg" deep pile -- $3.95 to $14.95 GIFT BED SETS consisting of one sheet and two pillow cases — $9.95, $10.95 and $11.95 CHENILLE SPREADS--- $9.95, $12.95 & $14.95 HEIRLOOM SPREADS -- $12.95 and $19.95 KENWOOD PILLOW CASES (cello wrap) -- $1.69 to $2.59 ALL -WOOL BLANKETS .Fancy Boxed PILLOW CASES —= $1.98, $2.49 $13.95 - $15.95 - $18.95 and $2.98 (Wingham) limitedH THE RE EDIGHOFFERSCi w em ers a l United Church BLUEVALE-The Lord's Sup- per was observed in the United Church on Sunday. Rev, G,C, Mitchell and the session receiv- ed into the membership of the church on profession of faith, twelve young people: Bruce Corrigan, Robert Corrigan, Doug. las Garniss, Rae Mathers, Jane Campbell, Ruth Carnpbell, Mac Willits, Paul Goldthorpe, Nancy Brewer, Dianne Elston, Larry El- ston and James Johnston. Bert Garniss, clerk of ses- sion, presented certificates. Family Day will be observed in the United Church next Sun- day when the Sunday School will join with the membership of the church at 11;30 a, m, W.I. HOLDS EUCHRE AND BAKE SALE WHITECHURCH-On Wednes- day afternoon Whitechurch Wo- men's Institute held a progres- sive euchre party in the Com- munity Memorial Hall with 13 tables of players and 66 ladies in attendance. High scores were won by Mrs. Billie Cas- lick and Mrs. Frank Ross. Low scores were held by Mrs. John- ston Conn and Mrs. Agar. The draw was won by Mrs, Powell. After the card game ahome- made baking sale was held. The Bluevale Wotrten's Irtsti.- tote will meet at the home of Mrs, W. K. Robertson 0111 Wednep day, May 12th, Rev. _G, C, Mitchell and Mr. George Thomson attended the regular meeting of Huron Pres- bytery of the United Church at Centralia on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Brent and family visited Mr. Brent's sister, Mrs, Norman Murchison, and Mr. Murchison, at Camp Bor- den on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, Charles Math- ers and Ruth, Mr, Henry Math- ers and Mrs, Jack Wickstead were in Lucan on Sunday, owing to the death of Mrs. Earl Math- ers. The funeral service was held on Monday at Lucan. Mrs, Mathers, who formerly lived in Bluevale, is survived by her husband, one daughter, Eliza- beth (Mrs. Clifford Irwin) of Woodstock, one granddaughter, Sharon Irwin, two sisters, Mrs. Frank Shaw of Brussels, and Mrs. Gordon Simmons, of Wing- ham. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Lillow, Marion and Jackie of Stratford, visited Mrs. Nellie Lillow at the week -end. Mr, and Mrs. Louie Hutton and Linda of Wingham visited Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor on Saturday. Bill Hetherington is home on leave from H. M, C, S. Stadacona, at Halifax, features from The World of Women Suggests Formation of Horticultural Society Cliff Epps of Clinton was guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Catholic Wo- men's League on Monday, at Sacred Heart church hall, In his talk, Mr, Epps suggested the formation of a horticultur- al society for the town of Wing - ham, and then answered ques- tions on gardening problems of the guests who came from Lis- towel, Formosa, St. Augustine and Wingham. During the business part of the meeting, a past president's pin was presented to the retir- ing president, Mrs. Wm. Smith, by President Miss Anna McDon- ald. It was decided to send a bale of used clothing to the In- dian Missions in Manitoba and then resolutions, to be present- ed at the Diocesan Convention to be held in Chatham, May 18th and 19th, were discussed, A scholarship of $25.00 will again be presented to the Grade 8 student at Sacred Heart School , with the highest academic standing. Hospital visiting convener, Mrs, Ed Bauer reported 31 visits made in April. It was announc- ed that an oil painting by Miss Agnes Harrigan of Toronto would be raffled to raise money for the Missions in Peru and Hong Kong, Concluding the meeting, Spiritual Director Father J. Mooney gave a short talk on the family Rosary, emphasiz- ing the power of family prayer in combatting the spread of communism. DRY, ITCHY SKIN? Every bath should have its balm. A capful of velvety bath oil sloshed in as the tub fills; then you doing a deep submerge to shoulder level. Not only do you end up smelling divinely, but you're smooth, smooth, smooth. By Mrs. M. L. Aitken Good-bye to BluevaleSchool There is no one old enough to remember now how the pub- lic school began in Bluevale, but some records have been left to us. The first school was built in 1860, following the building of the Leech Mills in 1856 and the coming of the first settlers. It was a frame building and served as the Presbyterian Church as well as a school. La- ter it was a residence and is now used at the creamery as a warehouse. Soon a one -room frame school was built near the ceme- tery, A second room was added later as the population increas- ed. There were from 80 to 90 pupils attending at one time. The facilities were poor compared with those of mo- dery schools. A large box stove in the centre of the room pro- vided the heating. Slates were used, Ink was in small crock- ery bottles. Pupils all used the same cups in drinking from a pail of water brought from a neighboring well. Desks were long to accommodate several pupils at each desk, No fence enclosed the school grounds for many years, the pupils having the run of several acres ofland right down to the river. Better accommodation was provided as the years went by. Many good scholars were graduated from the old school. For some years two grades of high school were taught, a few pupils from neighboring schools coming to the Bluevale school after passing Entrance, to get further education. At that time there was no high school in Wingham. Some of the early teachers were John Thynne, Thomas Farrow, later a member of the Federal Parliament, W. G. Duff, undle of the Duff sisters, Miss Barbara Thynne. The Thynnes were relatives of the Messer and McKinney families and Mrs. W, J. Johnston, In 1914, a fine, new one - roomed red brick school was built, farther north. Even in those days consolidated schools were discussed and generally disapproved. In July an Old Boys' Reunion was held at the old school and a procession formed to march to the new NOSTALGIC MEMORIES are connected with the old Bluevale school for pupils who at- tended it prior to the erection of the new building. It served its community well. The W.I., Literary Society and citizens set out to make the new school and grounds a beauty spot when it was built in 1914. They planted trees and flowers and the window boxes were a sight to behold in the summer. one and plant a tree to mark the occasion, It was planned to make the new school a community cen- tre, The Women's Institute, the Literary Society and citi- zens co-operated to make the school and its setting a place of beauty, Trees, flower bor- ders and window boxes were planted, with a school garden for the pupils, Pictures were donated. A large space on the grounds was available for games. The Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture assisted by giving grants for the teaching of agriculture and providing supplies, A school fair, with four schools usually, two Mor- ris and two Turnberry schools co-operating, was held for ten years from 1918 to 1928. After that an annual field day was held. Bluevale School was a show place for 20 years and always attractive, though with less stress on teaching of agricul- ture, less attention was paid to gardening and flower culture. When 86 highway was re- routed, part of the school ground was added to the high- way leaving little space for team games. Miss Cora Messer (the late Mrs. Harold Pilkey), coming from the old school, was the first teacher in the new one. A list of all the teachers and pu- pils in a hundred years would be difficult to find, as some records have been lost. Older citizens will remember espe- cially Mr. Sandy McEwen and Miss Jean Black, both of whom taught for long terms in the nineties and afterwards. In recent years pupils of our schools have benefitted from health services and the teach- ing of music, facilities un- dreamed of by former genera- tions. The highlights of the school year are the Christmas enter- tainment, the music festival. the annual bus trip to visit his- toric sites and "open house", which features a display of many interesting projects in which the pupils engage. Teachers and pupils have come and gone. Those living now will regret the passing of time which brings many chang- es. The march of progress re- quires a new look at education, but our citizens feel keenly the giving up of their school with all its associations. Our teacher, Miss Verna Op- perthauser, goes with her pu- pils to the Turnberry Central School, where we wish them every success.