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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-12-22, Page 16Rage 6 Wingham Advance-Times, Thursday, Dec 22, 1966 WINGHAM BOWLING ALLEY, May the happiness of the holidays be with you always, to am, and all fat (1 !art) I ,001Jn and fl „1, 1. 1/(1`1/111 (111(1 pra:Vn1vi0 Ptit W. B. CONRON, CLU INSURANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance Coverage Agents for—Manufacturers Life Insurance Company C*Qt1A4464 Greetings and best wishes to you for a happy holiday season. May your Christmas be the merriest! WINGHAM BODY SHOP We wish you all at this time of year A plentiful measure of Yuletide cheer! FOUNDRY WINNERS--Murray Rae, third from left, skipped the winning rink at the annual Western Foundry bonspiel here last week. On the left is Phil Lamantia, Tor- onto, who played second; Don Kennedy, vice-president of the Foundry, who present- ed the trophy; Dick LeVan, who was the rink's vice-skip, and Jim Parkinson, of Toronto, lead. —Advance-Times Photo. THEY COULDN'T WAIT—It was a real crush at the door ,tp the council chambers on Saturday afternoon when Santa was on hand to take orders and hand out bags of candy to Wingham youngsters.—A-T Photo. Plenty of local talent for community concert Chalmers COC hold meeting WHITECHURCH—Chalmers Presbyterian C. O.C. held their December meeting on Sunday during church service in the Sunday School room. The president, Janie Laidlaw, pre- sided and gave the call to wor- ship. "Away in a Manger" was sung. The Scripture was read by Doris Fisher. Cecil DeBoer led in prayer. The minutes were read by the secretary, Jim DeBoer. The roll call was answered by 25 with something pertaining to the Christmas story. The offer- ing was received by David Ross and prayer was given by Paul Elliott, Mrs. Earl Caslick gave the junior story. Stories for the seniors, "Happy Birthday" and "What Happened to a Christmas Tree and Christmas" were giv- en by Mrs. Hugh Simpson. "Holy Night" was sung by all and the closing prayer was giv- en by Linda Mewhinney. Husband: "Are you ready yet, dear?" Wife: "I wish you'd stop nag- ging me. I told you an hour ago I'd be ready in a few min- utes." VELMA & ANDY SCOTT WINGHAM HEAD OFFICE We earnestly hope that you may enjoy all of the spiritual gladness that comes with the Christmas season. WALDEN BROS. TRANSPORT LTD. May you find happiness with your near and dear ones, and may NO DELIVERY BOXING DAY Santo's joining with us to top your Christmas with a bright "thank you" for being such loyal customers. THE DECOR SHOPPE raxmalammx2aqacm saisnalmiounwouitaunaimmaxthm3iNam)423,1211n)****1201)124)******OnATalditlailiMan V V 4/ 9/ 5, V V N V 4/ N • May this Christmas Season lift your spirits, warm your heart and bring you untold joy and happiness. FORMOSA FORMOSA SPRING BREWERY At Christmas Igr V ar LIMITED x. ONTARIO , Iti***441111itOlilittAalioklk Mildditoili**********iiiii********Miliiiiittiort4104011044410,10.10614714 AY THC non Pcngc HRISTifill5 RRIDE WITH YOU THROUGH nil THE YEAR WINGHAM DRIVE-IN CLEANERS WHITECHURCH--On Satur- day evening Langside Commun- ity Hall board members held a community Christmas concert. The chairman for the evening was Arnold Scott. The pageant, "Let Us Wor- ship" included shepherds, an- gels, wise men, the baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, along with the singing of many carols by the audience. Murray Moffat played ac- cordion solos. Nancy DeBoer, Ferne and Ingrid Kragt sang Christmas numbers. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Steer sang "OCome All Ye Faithful", accompanied by Mrs. Bill Scott as pianist. Rickey Conley gave a reci- tation. Miss Janette Johnston and Miss Sandra Procter sang "Nuttin for Christmas" with ac- tions. Miss Carolyn McGillvary gave a Christmas piano instru- mental. Evelynn and Lou Anne Brooks sang a Christmas duet, Recita- tions were given by Marty and Jamie Young. Calvin-Brick. UCW bears .all reports Brick U.C.W. met last Wed- nesday at the home of Mrs, Mina McRitchie of Wiugham with 20 ladies in attendance. Mrs, Alex Robertson gave the call to worship. The minutes were read by Mrs. Sidney Thompson. Mrs. Norman Coultes and Mrs, Law- rence Taylor were appointed to be in charge of the World Day of Prayer on February 10th and to arrange for a speaker. The special fund plates are request- ed to be in as soon as possible. Reports were given on fin- ances by Mrs. Ken Mason; citi- zenship, Mrs. Gordon McBur- ney; membership and commun- ity friendship, Mrs. Norman Coultes; supply, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor; stewardship, Mrs. Ma- son Robinson; treasurer, Mrs. Ronald Coultes; literature, Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft. It was decid- ed to order the clip sheets for another year. All were asked to make can- dy and cookies to be delivered to Mrs. John Currie for a Christ- mas box for Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coultes, residents of Huronview, Clinton. Mrs. Alex Robertson declar- ed all offices vacant and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft called on the chairman of the nominating committee, Mrs. George Mc- Gee, to give her report. Mrs. Alex Robertson read a letter from Five Oaks requesting funds to assist with the work. The offering was received and dedicated by Mrs. George Mc- Gee. Christmas carols were sung. "Christmas in Canada in 1867" was read by Mrs. George McGee and she also gave the Bible study and led in prayer. Mrs. Mason Robinson read the Scripture. TWO-WAY VISION Swimming along in fresh water without spectacles, the anableps, a tropical fish, is truly a four-eyed specimen. This live-bearer, which some- times grows a foot long, has unusual divided vision. Its eye resembles that of a frog, ex- cept that the upper portion is adapted for sight in the air, while the lower is for vision in the water. Clark Johnston, accompani- ed by Mrs. Bill Scott, sang "Off to Dublin in the Green" and "There's Always Something Sure to Tickle Me". A quartette, Frank McKen- zie, Gordon Wall, Philip Steer and Bob Bregman, accompani- ed by Mrs. Scott sang "Joy to the World" and " Holy Night". David and Douglas Wall with the saxaphone and guitar play- ed Christmas numbers. Miss Muriel Conn danced the Highland Fling. A dialogue, "Fooling a Salesman'", was pre- sented by Marion, Janice and Douglas Wall. Russel Young gave the recitation, "Early Ris- ing" and Agnes Conley and Ken- dra Donaldson sang "Jingle Bells". Mrs. Victor Emerson gave readings, "A Letter to Santa", "Santa Claus", "Ages of Wom- en", "Don't Blame the Child- ren" and concluded with a story for people over 50. The singing of the Queen closed the concert after which lunch was served. It was an- nounced that a euchreparty would be held on Dec. 28th in the hall. St. Helens Mrs. Roy Hawley, Leslie and Pamela of Oshawa are visit- ing with her father, Lorne Woods, and her mother who is a patient in Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital. Roy spent the week-end here. LOCAL RED CROSS MAKES DONATION GORRIE—The Gorrle and district Red Cross Society has donated $100 to aid the Charles Moore family of Wroxeter, whose home was destroyed by fire recently.