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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-12-22, Page 3cR12‘,"3 el-IRISTifill5 Best wishes for a thy filled with happiness, metikk William S. Reed General Insurance & Real Estate Broker B 31.17r H I 0.1'rrAlfU • C14 RISTAIAS As the Christmas bells gladden your heart, we wish you a Happy Holiday. TOASTMASTER- CANADA BREAD COMPANY Carol service in United Church BLUEVALE--A candlelight and carol service was held in the United Church on Sunday evening and was well attended. The Christmas story was told in a delightful manner with songs and readings. The choir, un- der the leadership of Mrs. Carl Johnston, provided excellent seasonal music, consisting of solos, duets and trios. The Scripture readings were given by Mrs. George Hether- ington. Candle lighting, ac- companied by appropriate read- ings, was in charge of GailMc- Lennan, Nancy Brewer, Jane and Ruth Campbell. The church decorations, candlelight and lovely Christ- mas carols all blended to make this a very impressive service. "...Pa Page 4 Muslim :advance-"Times, ROSS ANDERSON S anta rings his bell to send very best wishes for a fun-filled Holiday to all. RRY DAVID HANNA BUILDING CONTRACTOR BELGRAVE ONTARIO BELGRAVE With cheery wishes for a happy holiday season, we greet all our good friends and customerS'bn'CleXtend our hea—rtfeli thanks for the opportunity of serving such wonderful people. A very Merry Christmas to one and all! ROSS EWAN STORE ONTARIO Dial Wingltam 3574029 BLUEVALE, ONT. ans7masRessis / May your heart be filled with the rich blessings, and abiding love of the holiday. B. H. MOFFAT BLUEVALE - ONTARIO iUay all the joys of the Yuletide season be yours in great abundance! LILLOW'S GARAGE a. MORRISON'S GARAGE WHITECHURCH ONTARIO May this Yuletide impart New giyoncl Happiness Into your heart. May your holiday season be bright with happiness, rich in love and WINGHAM ONTARIO McClure Motors ehristmas is the perfect time to count our many, many blessings. High on our list is the confidence and good will you've showed us. So to you, our patrons, we're extending a cheerful, hearty holiday "thanks." SANTA HAD A BUSY TIME taking in all the details of top-of-the-list Christmas needs from local youngsters last week-end. Kendra Feagan was one of dozens of children who paraded to the town hall to meet the old boy and re- ceive a bag of candy, courtesy the Business Association. —A-T Photo. Mrs. William Coultes new leader of evening. unit Final concerts in old schools BLUEVALE—Browntown School presented a Christmas program, given by the pupils and ex-pupils of the school on Thursday evening. Following the program a fine lunch was served to a capacity crowd. This will be the last concert in the old school. The Stone School will pre- sent its Christmas concert on Monday night. These schools will be closed next year when a new central school will be in use. • W.I. meeting BLUEVALE—The Women's Institute held its regular meet- ing Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Charles Math- ers. The East Huron president, Mrs. Ross Knight, gave a talk on the W.I. motto. The roll call was answered with the his- tory of the oldest piece of jew- ellery each member possessed and some lovely old pieces were displayed. The members were divided into four groups, each giving a ten-minute program. Christmas legends were read, carols and national songs were sung and a comic skit was presented. Bluevale Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Thorn- ton entertained members of their family on Saturday eve- ning when they celebrated the 88th birthday of the latter's fa- ther, Mr. Robert Golley. Mr. and Mrs. George Heth- erington and Bill, spent Mon- day visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Hanna, in the Holyrood area. Miss Ruby Duff and Mrs. M. L. Aitken returned from London on Sunday, accompani- ed by Mr. and Mrs. Jack El- liott, of London, for a brief visit. Visitors on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vincent were Mr. and Mrs. Jasper McBrien and Mr. Oliver McBrien, all of Goderich, and Misses Mary and Annie Laidlaw of Whitechurch. Euchre club BELGRAVE—There were ten tables in play at the euchre par• ty last week with high scores won by Mrs. Winnie Smith and Mrs. Cora McGill, playing as a man. Low scores were held by Miss Janet Adams and Charlie Coultes while Stanley Cook and Mrs. Earl Noble won the novel- ty prizes. BELGRAVE—Mrs. Wm.Coulu tes was hostess at her home to the Evening Unit of the U.C.W. for the Christmas meeting on Thursday. Mrs. Albert Bleman opened the meeting with the singing of "Joy to the World". The min- utes were read by Mrs. Jack Higgins. The penny collection was received with nine home and six hospital visits recorded. It was decided that the unit cater to a banquet for the Hur- on Hereford Association, to be held January 20th in Belgrave with the following committee in charge of planning: Mrs. James Coultes, Mrs. Laura Johnston and Mrs. Lewis Stone- house. Mrs. Ross Anderson mention- ed that she had received a card of thanks for the unit from Mrs. Viola Salter. Mrs. Albert Bie- Girls present vesper service BELGRAVE--The C. G . I. T. girls held their annual Vesper Service on Sunday. Leader of the service was Audrey Coultes. The choral readings were taken by Sandra Procter, Brenda Cook, Mary Ellen Taylor, Marion Mc- Gee and Joyce Coultes. First reader was Ruth Ann Pletch, second, Kathy Chandler. The lone candlelighter for the ser- vice was Rhonda Fear. The living picture was cre- ated by Brenda Johnston as the Indian mother; Judy Chandler as the Indian father; hunters, Sherry Williams and Barbara Cook; chieftain, Shirley Pat- tison and the children were Don- na Walker and Bonnie Cook. The picture was formed while the girls sang The Huron Carol, The setting for the picture was a wigwam and evergreen trees; the altar was lit with candles and a candle burned in each of the church windows. Benediction was said by Rev. Hugh Wilson. Organist for the service was Mrs. George John- ston. Christmas theme for WMS meeting BELGRAVE—The W M. S. of Knox Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs. Alan Mc- Burney on December 6. Mrs. Joe Dunbar presided and gave the opening prayer. Scripture was read by Mrs. 0. G. Ander- son and Mrs. Stewart Cloakey read the meditation. Two Christmas poems were read by Mrs. Alan McBurney. Roll call was answered with a Christmas verse. Mrs. Dun- bar read a prayer. Mrs. Jack McBurney read Christmas stor- ies, "Search Diligently for Je- sus", "Why Jesus Was Born" and "Night Visitors". The Glad Tidings prayer was given by Mrs. Garner Nicholson. The election of 196? offic- ers resulted as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs. Joe Dunbar; 1st vice, Mrs. Alan McBurney; 2nd vice, Mrs. Garner Nicholson; 3rd vice, Mrs. Athol Bruce; secretary, Mrs. 0. G. Ander- son; treasurer, Mrs. Victor Youngblut; literature secretary, Mrs. Garner Nicholson; wel- come and welfare, Mrs. Ken Scott; Glad Tidings, Mrs. Jack McBurney; press reporter, Mrs. Stewart Cloakey; card conven- er, Mrs. Mac Scott; auditors, Mrs. Mac Scott, Mrs. Stewart Cloakey; Home Helpers, Mrs. Alan McBurney, Mrs. Alan Dun- bar; program, Mrs. Mac Scott, Mrs. Alan McBurney, Mrs. Cliff Purdon, An auction sale was held with Mrs. Victor Youngblut as auctioneer and lunch was serv- ed by the hostess, man conducted the election of officers for 1967 which are as follows; Leader, Mrs. Wm. Coultes; asst, leader, Mrs, James Caul. tes; secretary, Mrs. Jack Hig- gins; asst, sec Mrs, Stanley Hopper; treas.. Mrs. George Johnston; program convener, Mrs. George Michie; Christian citizenship, Mrs. Gordon Bos- man; community friendship, Mrs, Robt, Grasby; press see„ Mrs. lack Higgins; social con- vener, Mrs. James Coultes; supply see., Miss Annie Cook; pianist, Mrs. George Johnston. Group leaders are Mrs. Mur- ray Scott, Mrs. Cliff Logan, Mrs. Clarence White, Miss An- nie Cook. The worship period was con- ducted by Mrs. Ross Anderson with the singing of "0 Come Alt Ye Faithful" and Mrs. Jack Taylor reading the Scripture. Mrs. Ross Anderson gave the story, "Christmas Star" follow- ed by prayer. " 0 Little Town of Bethlehem" was sung and the offering was received and dedi- cated. A Christmas story, "The Way of Wise Men" was read by Mrs. James Coultes and "As With Gladness Men of Old" was sung. Mrs. George Michie read two poems "Mary" and "Joseph". Mrs. Laura Johnston read "When the Power Failed" and "Silent Night" was sung, The meeting was closed in prayer by Mrs. George Michie. Mrs. George Michie led in recreation and lunch was serv- ed by Mrs. Wm. Coultes and her group. Jog to the World Let us lift our voices in hymns . . . let us rejoice at Christmas. AMOS SMITH General Store BELGRAVE t this Christmastide, we gratefully wish for all our dear friends the season's many blessings. PITCHER'S SERVICE STATION BLUEVALE