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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-04-07, Page 2attil 5 eburt (ANGLICAN) Taingtiam Rev. C. F. Johnson, L.Th. Rector Mrs. Gordon Davidson Organist A.A./....•••••••••••••••••••Ao,..,••••*, GOOD FRIDAY — APRIL 8 10:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer. EASTER DAY — APRIL 10 8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School and Confirmation Class. 11:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. 7:00 p.m.—Quiet Holy Communion. Wingham Stores WILL BE CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY--APRIL 8 Open Thursday Evening TILL 10 Wingham Business Assoc. DRUB FACT 7 THEY CALL ME A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK! MOM GIVES ME. VITAMINS FROM VANCE'S DRUG STORE SO I'LL GROW UP BIG AND STRONG LIKE DAD. a,C 91te @ea i.n andfttifj 6 eociuptio DIAL 357-2170 Emergency: 357.2992 19th ANNUAL Turnberry School MUSIC FESTIVAL FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1966 COMPETITIONS IN THE MORNING and AFTERNOON VARIETY CONCERT STARTING AT 8:00 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ADJUDICATOR: GWILYM BEVAN, Kitchener Representative: W. Jack Salter, 299 Frances Street, Wingham, Ontario. Phone: 357-2740 FIGHT CANCER • with a check-up ... ... and a cheque orits CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY Page 2 Wingham Advance-Times. Thursday, April 'I, 1966 WhaechurchPersonal Notes Lucknow Girl Now Advances to Area John Bateson, Don Adams, David Crothers, Willis Hall and Ian Edwards attended the semi- annual convention of District 3, Royal Canadian Legion at Harriston on Sunday. A mass pipe band from Brus- sels, Seatorth and Goderich led a march of 300 Legionnaires to the cenotaph where wreaths were placed by Commander William Scarr, of Port Elgin, and William Taylor, president of Harriston Branch 296. Gordon Wakefield, Owen Sound, provincial president, took the salute, and was later guest speaker at a dinner. SL' teen contestants took part in Legion public speaking con- tests held in connection with the convention. Andrew Pixie, 17, Grade 11 student at Goderich District High School, won the senior secondary school class. Winner of the junior secondary school class was Wanda Hunter, 15, of Lucknow High School, who won her first honors in the Wingham contest sponsored by Branch 180. The senior elementary school class was taken by Lin- nea Johnson, 11, a Wiarton Pub- lic School Grade 7 pupil. Diane Bergen, 9, of Waterloo, a Grade 5 pupil, won the junior elementary school class. The winners advance to the area competition at Kitchener April 23. Euchre Party FORDWICH— A progressive euchre party was held in the . community hall, sponsored by the hail board. Winners were Miss Minnie McElwain and Wal- ly Gibson and consolation prizes went to Mrs. Wray Cooper and Russel Nickel. BY P,L. BILL FULLER A large number of parents attended the special Scout meeting Wednesday night, at which, nine Cubs of Packs A and B entered the Scout Troop. 'Leaping Up' were Bill Hilbert, Randy Pepper, Ron Orien, Doug Mason, Murray Leggatt, Ricky Shropshall, David Hodgins and Phillip Beard. Cubmaster Shepherd and Cubmistress Louise Lloyd pre- sented the boys to Scoutmaster Fridenburg who welcomed the boys and introduced them to the other leaders, and to their patrol leaders. The Cubs were then dismiss- ed and the Scouts played a game called "The Scoutmaster lost his hat". Patrol Leader Ken Aitchison was presented with his Second. Class badge which he has work- ed hard for. Congratulations, Ken! Following this three ten- derfoot Scouts were invested in- to the troop. Terry Reid, Barry Fish and Doug Thompson were presented with their scarf and certain badges by A.S.M. Tom Russell. The meeting closed with Scout silence. The boys and leaders wish to thank the parents for their at- tendance at this event. P. S. The leaders got lost while attempting to follow the directions left by a group of Scouts who had gone on a hike on the week-end, and drew maps of their route. —Mr. and Mrs. Michael Har- rigan visited her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jim pierce and family in London on Sunday. —Mr. and Mrs. Eric Walden and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cruik- shank flew to Florida in their own aircraft at the week-end for three weeks' holidays. The sympathy of the corn.- munity is extended to Mr, Rus- sel Ritchie in the passing of his brother, William Ritchie, in Wingham and District Hospital on Saturday evening. Bill Evans and Wallace Conn attended the Kinloss council meeting on Monday at Holy- rood Hall, Mrs. Harry Lindenschmidt and Miss Marsha Bingham were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weber and family. Mrs, Albert Coultes, Mrs. Garnet Farrier and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz were in Walkerton on Monday showing the hats, scarves and record books of the 4-H club girls. Mr. Mel Jermyn last week dug the cellar for Mr. Fred Tif- fin's home and on Monday of this week Mr. Albert Coultes and his helpers put in the foot- ing. Mr. Jermyn finished dig- ging the basement of Mr. Bill Evans' home Monday. Mr. Paul Geiger of Waterloo spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan. Mrs. Dustan Beecroft return- ed to her farm home last Thurs- day after spending the winter months at the home of Miss An- nie Kennedy of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Gaunt spent the week-end in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Don Dirstein. Mr. Wayne Martin of West- ern University, London, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Martin. Communion services were held at the United Church on Sunday. New members joining the church were Miss Phyllis Sleightholm; Lloyd Sleightholm, John Adams and David Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Howe of Teeswater spent Saturday eve- ning with Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan. Mr. Donald Gaunt of Kitch- Dinner Marks Anniversary WHITECHURCH—Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin who were in- vited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tiffin on Sunday to celebrate a birthday, were surprised to find that the event was really in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. Present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Russel Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schneider and family of Teeswater, Mrs. Clarke Johnston and Janette of Belgrave, Mr. and Mrs. George Young, Jack Aitchison, Mrs. Victor Emerson, Mrs. Maud Haggitt and Miss Lila Emerson. After dinner Miss Janette Johnston read an address and Eugenia Lea, Phyllis and Mur- ray Schneider presented Mr. and Mrs. Tiffin with a tele- phone chair and stand, and oth- er gifts. Pictures were taken of the couple with the gifts and three- tier wedding cake. They ex- pressed their gratitude. Mrs. Schneider was the bridesmaid 25 years ago. ener spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rus- sel Gaunt. Mr. Clark Johnston spent the week-end with the militia at Camp Ipperwash. Mrs. Elwood Groskorth spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Groskorth and Shauna of Toronto. Mrs. Cecil Falconer ac- companied Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tiffin of Lucknow to Sarnia. She spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Relison Falconer and family while Mn, and Mrs. Tiffin visited with Mr, and Mrs. Hugh MacMillan and family. Mr. and Mrs. Athol Purdon of Sarnia visited on the week- end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Purdon of Lucknow and with Mrs. Myrrle, Dawson and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tif- fin. The ladies attending the 'L'. C. W. Conference in Wing- ham were Mrs. John Jamieson, Mrs. Alex Robertson, Mrs. Roy Pattison, Mrs. Calvin Robinson and Mrs. Roy Robinson. Mrs. Claude Coffni, Alex and Allan of Galt visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Evans. Whitechurch Women's Insti- tute will hold the annual meet- ing on April 13th a, the home of Mrs. Johnston Conn at 2 p.m. The roll call will be an- swered by payment of fees and written suggestions for next year's programs. All conveners will give their reports and the new slate of officers will be elected. Calvin-Brick U.C.W. held a bake sale on Saturday in Wingham. A large crowd was in attendance and they realized over 850. Visitors over the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs., Ronald Coultes were Lois Fer- Last Euchre WHITECHURCH—The last euchre party of the season was held at Langside hall Friday evening under the supervision of Mrs. Eugene Conley and Mrs. Gordon Wall. There were six tables. Mrs. Clark Johnston and Lloyd Moffat held high scores and Mrs. Ken Scott and Bob Orr were low. London Minister Here Sunday WHITECHURCH—Donald Watt, student minister, was un- able to take the service on Sun- day as he is writing examina- tions. Rev, Horace Brayden of London was the supply. He is a history teacher at the Bible 'n- stitute College and has also served in the mission field. Next Sunday the speaker will be Telford Penfold of Hanover, student at London Bible College. Mr. Brayden will take the ser- vice again on April 17 as Mr. Watt is taking his month'sholi- days at this time. guson of Clifford with her friend Lynda Coultes, Bonnie Elliott of Gorrie with Joyce Coultes and Betty Marks with Darlene Coul- tes. Attending the meeting of London Conference United Church Women in Wingham last Wednesday were Mrs. Robt. Laidlaw, Mrs. George Thomp- son, Mrs. Milian Moore, Mrs. E. Sleightholm, Mrs, Garnet Father, Mrs. Russel Gaunt, Mrs. Ezra Scholtz, Mrs. Albert Coul- tes. Mrs. Maud Haggitt returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson on Friday after a two weeks' visit with her sis- ter, Miss Lila Emerson. Mr. and Mrs. Bloss Koyle, London, moved on Thursday to the Evans farm. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Koyle and fam- ily to the community. On Tuesday Mr. and Mrs, Earl Caslick celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by holding open house. During the afternoon 55 friends and neigh- bors called to wish them con- gratulations and bestow their gifts. Some callers and im- mediate relatives completed the day's celebration by visit- ing in the evening. Mr. Charlie Taylor was tak- en to Wingham and District Hos- pital on Saturday with pneu- monia. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. George Scott of Wing- ham conducted a demonstra- tion of household products at a party at the home of Mrs. Ezra Scholtz on Thursday. This community extends sympathy to Miss Annie Ken- nedy, Wingham and Mr. Geo. Kennedy, Lucknow in the pass- ing of their sister-in-law, Mrs. David Kennedy of Victoria, B.C. She entered hospital with flu on Thursday and passed away on Friday. Her husband and other members of the fam- ily had also contracted the flu, Mrs. Kennedy will be remern.- bered by many of the village folks having visited here sev- eral times at the Kennedy home now owned by Mr. Chas. Mar- tin. Lucknow Calls Free in 1968 Long distance charges will be removed on telephone calls be- tween Lucknow and Wingham and Lucknow and Ripley some- time in 1968. K. R. Witherden, Bell Can- ada manager for the area said that Lucknow customers gen- erally appear to favor such an arrangement. This was indicat- ed in an earlier study of the long distance calling pattern within the exchanges, and was upheld in replies to letters sent to customers in February which outlined the proposal. Mr. Witherden said that, al- though two years might seem to be a long time from now, the engineering, designing and con- struction of the new equipment and facilities necessary for this service will begin immediately. DONNYBROOK Mrs. Stuart Chamney, with the assistance of a few ladies, made a crib quilt for the U. C. W. on Tuesday. Next Sunday, April 10, the church service will be held at 10 a.m. with Sunday School to follow. A carload from Donnybrook went to the Easter Thankoffer- ing service of the Auburn U. C. W. on Thursday evening. Rev. Hugh C. Wilson, a forgoer minister, was the guest speaker. Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Jeffer- son and family visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mc- Clinchey and family of Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cham- ney and family visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hen- derson and family of Brucefield. Wingham United Church REV. C. M. JARDINE, B.A., Minister. MISS IVA MAI SMITH, L.R.C.T., Director of Music. GOOD FRIDAY — 11:00 A.M. SERMON—The "Why" of Good Friday. EASTER SUNDAY — Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.—JESUS LIVES! HALLELUJAH!! ANTHEM—"All in the April Evening—( Robertson) Senior and Intermediate Choirs. SOLO—"A Little Prayer"—( Hamblen) Miss Daphne Robb. SOLO—"In the End of the Sabbath"—(Speaks) Mrs. Donald Lloyd. ANTHEM—"As It Began to Dawn"—( Vincent ) Senior Choir. A Cordial Welcome to All. AMONG REPRESENTATIVES at the three- day conference of Ontario Hydro area man- agers held in Toronto March 30 to April I are W. H. McArthur, Wingham; I. J. C. Pat- tinson, Walkerton; R. H. Tideman, Owen Sound; J. C. Ferguson, regional manager Hydro's Georgian Bay region, Barrie. Hydro's area managers are responsible for 81 rural areas serving more than 515,000 widely-scattered customers.—Hydro Photo. Have you found the answer to your family always having a home of their own? Call: The Mutual Life of Canada