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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-12-15, Page 4Home and The Housewife pm G. PRICES EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 24th GOVERMNENT 3 LB. INSPECTED TURKEYS 45c Lb. LARGE Turkey 6 - 0 LBS. FRESH DUCKS GEESE, CAPONS ROASTING CHICKENS BOILING CHICKENS rr on hand EARIY FOR BEST U SELECtION SMOKED PICNICS 49' to. ipCtCt*eCtmeWfV:CPCVCIltuttetetCbMCVVVOCtctctescectetctetctextoveedu V V V V V CHRISTMAS, ENJOY THE LOVELINESS V V V V V V V V V V AN ASSET IN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS YOUR WARDROBE —And an asset to your wardrobe *PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANING SERVICE Your Clothes will retain that NEW PARTY DRESS LOOK Enjoy the holidays with help from — McINNES CLEANERS Ph. 357-3750, Wingham .ki-mkaaix Ever noticed how quickly they grow? This Christmas give them a Growth Savings Certificate it will grow with them. Page 4 Wieghatel AdVaneeeTiMes, Thursday, ec, 15, 1066 features from The World of Women Birthday Sunday Hold party at hospital for Miss Turner treated first at St. Joseph's Hos- pital in London, returning to Wingham and District Hospital in late October. Apart from the injured hip, Miss Turner is in excellent health according to her physician, Dr. A. Klah- sen of Wingham. For one who started life with more than her share of sickness, Miss Turner credits good, plain, whole- some food as assisting her through the years since, with good health. She stated that plain foods were much easier on a person than "the mish- mash" some people consume today. "I never ate anything that 1 knew wasn't good forme; she said. Miss Turner was born in Tuckersmith Township, near Clinton, on December 11, 1876 and since then has seen a tremendous change in the world around her, Her life, spanning the days from the horse and buggy to travel in outer space, has certainly been an exciting one. Receiving her education in Tuckersrnith, Miss Turner mov- ed to Clinton in 1903. For a FORDWICH--The Afternoon Unit of Fordwich U.C.W.held its Christmas meeting in the Sunday School room. The wor- ship service was taken by Mrs. Stanley Bride who read the Christmas Scripture. Mrs.Jack Wilson offered prayer. Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg pre- sided for the program. A piano solo, "Star of the East", was given by Miss Violet Besweth- erick. The story, "The Life of Ben David" was read by Mrs. Mrs. Jim Vittie hosts St. Anne's Guild meeting V V V V V V V Stacey-Krohn A quiet wedding took place Saturday at St. Andtew's PreS- byterian Church, Wingharre at 7.30 p.m. when Rev. G. L. Fish united in marriage Patric- ia Louise Krohn and Danny Al- vin Stacey, The bride is the daughter of Mr. and. Mrs, Chas, Krohn and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs, Alvin Stacey, both of Wingharn. Their attendants were Miss Nancy Krohn, sister of the bride and Robert McDou- gall, uncle of the groom. The bride wore a white lace Empire style street-length dress and a corsage of pink carna- tions. The bridesmaid wore a pink lace street-length dress and her corsage was blue car- nations. A reception was held in the Whitechurch Hall in the eve- ning. The young couple will reside in Wingham, Baptism GORR1E—On Sunday, De- cember 4, Robert Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward David was received into the church by baptism at St. Stephen's Angli- can Church by Rev. H. D. Jen- kins. A milestone in the life of Miss Mary Turner of Wingham was marked on Sunday as a host of friends, relatives and neigh- bours offered her best wishes and congratulations on her 90th birthday. Miss Turner, present ly a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital, washon- ored as friendsand hospital staff gathered to help her celebrate the event. Just a few days prior to her birthday, the Advance-Times was privileged to have a short visit with Miss Turner whose snowy white bait and sparkling blue eyes much belie her nine- ty years. Reading, a pastime usually denied persons of her age, is still a favorite with Miss Turner. As her friends say, "If she ever gets her nose in a book. there's no getting her out." Presently though, Miss Turner is resting her eyes in anticipa- tion of returning home to her Minnie Street apartment after Christmas. A fall at her home during an electrical blackout, early in August, caused Miss Turner to break a hip, keeping her in hos- pital since that time. She was short time around 1920 she liv- ed in Wingham before going west to live in British Columbia. Returning to Wingham in 1930, she has been a resident of the town ever since. Miss Turner's sister was Mrs. Abner. Cousens of Wingham whose husband was a well-known businessman of the town, operating an insur- ance agency for many years prior to his death. Joining her many friends in congratulating her on this im- portant event was her niece, Mrs. Fred Elliott of Clinton, and two nephews, Harold Tur- ner of Goderich and John Tur- ner of Tuckersmith Township. Although Miss Turner is very anxious to return home from hospital, her stay has been made more pleasant by her many friends. "Never a day goes by" that one of her friends doesn't come to spend a few minutes during visiting hours. Along with her many friends, the Advance-Times joins in wishing her congratulations, best wishes, and continued good health. James Warrell. A poem, "Is There a Light in Your Window?" was given by Miss Violet Bes- wetherick. A film, "The Oth- er Wise Man" was shown, and narrated by Mrs.Clarence Cars- well. Roll call was answered with "How I can keep Christ in Christmas in 1966". Thank you notes were read from Mrs. Howell Fraser and Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg. Elec- tion of Unit officers followed. The leader of the unit, Mrs. Wray Cooper; secretary, Mrs. G. F. Johnston; treasurer, Mrs. Parker Eurig. Program com- mittee, Mrs. W. Cooper, Mrs. Harold Wallace and Mrs. Cros- by Sothern; social conveners, Mrs. William Wilson; nominat- ing committee, Mrs. James Warrell; work and supply, Mrs. Verna Galbraith, Mrs, Geo. Pittendreigh, Mrs. Austin Stile- son, Mrs. Norman Harding and Mrs. Bruce Agla; pianist, Miss Violet Beswetherick. The committee to prepare gifts for the nursing home is Mrs. Stanley Bride and Mrs. George Ashton. A pot luck lunch was served. Presentation FORDWICH—A presentation and dance were held in the Pordwich Community Hall Fri- day night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schaefer (Betty Mc- Cletrienty newlyweds, Wanda Sperling read the address and the young couple was presented With a wall Mirror, four folding Chairs, TV tables and hassock and a purse of money for which they thanked everyonee Mrs. H. Aitchison describes the Lord's birthplace "And the shepherds said, Let us now go even unto Beth- lehem and see this thing which has come to pass." "Know ye not that lowly babe, Was the bright and morning star, He who came to light the Gen- tiles, And the darkened isles afar? And we, too, may seek His cra- dle, There our hearts best treasures bring, Love and faith and true devo- tion, For our Saviour, God and King:' With this call to worship, the president, 11\ Irs. T. Currie opened the December meeting of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society, The hymn, "Angels from the Realms of Glory", was sung fol- lowed by prayer by Mrs. Currie. The Scripture and meditation were taken by Mrs. el. Aitchi- son. She gave a very interest- ing description of the birth- place of our Lord, as told by a recent visitor to the city of Bethlehem. Prayer was offered by Mrs. W. McKinney. A very delightful Christmas medley was played on the ac- cordion by Mrs. Don Robertson. All secretaries gave their annual reports. The offering was received and the offertory prayer given by Mrs. H. V. Pym. An interesting Christmas message called "The King's Birthday" was read by Miss Myr- tle Deans. This article was written by an Indian who at- tended the University of the Punjab. Later he came to the United States to study and eventually became an associ- ate evangelist with Billy Gra- ham, God has given the great gift of His Son, but we must re- ceive it to know the true val- ue of this great gift. Mrs. R. Hastings then read the story of "The Cobbler and. His Guest", reminding mem- bers that Christ may often be a guest in their homes if they watch for opportunities to serve Him, After the singing of a hymn, Miss Agnes Williamson closed with prayer. MRS. OLIVE CORBETT IN TORONTO HOSPITAL BELGRAVE--Mrs, Olive Cor- bett, a life-long resident of Belgrave and now of Toronto, fell in October and broke her hip and later developed phle- bitis, followed by a heart at- tack. Mrs. Corbett is progressing well. She is a patient at Riv- erdale Convalescent Hospital, Toronto, Mrs, Corbett is 83, She has been a widow for 42 years. She has six daughters and a son, Douglas, in the Toronto area. FORDW IC — St. Anne's Guild met at the home of Mrs. Jim Vittie for the Christmas Meeting. Members joined in repeating the Lord's Prayer. "Joy to the World" was sung. During the study period Mrs. Lyle Simmons read the Scrip- ture lesson and a very interest- ing story, "Christmas across the Seven Seas", which told of Christmas customs of different countries. Mrs. W, Hargrave read the minutes of the last meeting. Mrs. Wm, Sothern read a story, "Recipe for a Merry Christmas", and gave the treasurer's report, Roll call was answered by 17 members with a gift for a pa- tient at the nursing home. Mrs. Peter Browne thanked members for their support while she was president and hoped they would continue to do so for Mrs. Doug Bunker in the coming year. Mrs. Bunker made an appropriate reply. Roll call for January will be "Name a famous Canadian and tell why". Mrs. D. Bunker read a poem, "Thank You for Today", and Mrs. P. Browne closed the meeting with prayer. After the exchange of Christ- mas gifts, Mrs. Bruce Arm- strong had an entertaining pro- gram for the ladies. Members drew names for their secret pals for 1967, and an enjoyable half hour was spent over the tea cups, with lunch served by the hostess and Mrs. Peter Browne. "Inflation: Where you never had it so good and parted with it so fast." 87th BIRTHDAY F ORDW ICH -*Mrs. Edna Bride celebrated her 87th birthday on Saturday, Dec, 10th, Mrs, Bride resides now at the Fords wich Nursing Home and enjoys very good health. She attends Fordwich United Church when weather permits. "I took a honeydew vaca-, tion this year," the fellow said, "Yoe know, that's where you stay at home and your wife keeps saying. 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