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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-11-23, Page 11Chalniers Presbyterian Sun,. day School will begin practice this Saturday at 2: o'clock, for the Christmas, concert, The baskets of flowers in the United Church were in memory of Mr, Hugh Hand, Miss Millis Irving of Hamil, ton was a week-end visitor at the herne of Mr, and, Mrs, Rus- sel Chapman, Misses Barbara and. Jean Campbell. of London spent the week-end with Mrs, Robert Pots, Mr, and Mrs, Douglas Con- ley were Saturday evening vis- itors with her parents. Mr, and Christmai Photos 3. X It• X **ft• TAKEN NOW will be COMPLETED IN 10 DAYS YOUR FAMILY PORTRAIT What could you give to close friends and relatives, and es- pecially grandparents that would he more enjoyable than portraits of yourself, the children, or of the entire family. MAXWELL PHOTO STUDIO PHONE 357-1851 - WINGHAM Wthgharn Advanceammeso. Thesagaya ODIN 23, 16' tor THE NEW LIBRARY drew a lot of attention from visitors week. Mrs. Clare Harris is the librarian. during the open house at the Howick Central School last —Advance-Times Photo. PPPPP 1111.1))111,01111111110 PPPPPPP tttttt fiftlf ffffffffffffff I ffffff 1•lfl,l.Il 11111„1111,11„Ill!lllll.,lll llllllll ..... ... ...... . 1111111.1 ".”" ...... "'” ..... .... "" ........ ""1"""""" ' ' ''''' " ''''''' ''''' ''''' The1968 Ford. Quiet. Strong. Beautiful. A great road car. The 1968 forth the newest expression of the Fords that showed them- selves astoundingly strong, wonderfully quiet—test after test, drive after drive. Back in 1965, Ford showed itself even quieter than a Rolls Royce ... in 1966, Ford showed its quiet strength against the finest European luxury cars . . in 1967; Ford showed its rugged durability conquering the steep steps of the Los Angeles Coliseum. Now in 1968, the new generation Ford is, more than ever, a great road car. Every one's d beauty too: the formal, elegant 2-and 4-door LTD'S. The racy convertibles. luxurious wagons. 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TURNBERRY ROAD, BRUSSELS PHONE 240 a 41150110...hos o better idea. .111141.1110 THE ROOM FOR SPECIAL education in the new addition to the Howick Central School had quite a few visitors during open house last week. Mrs. L. Hoist is seen talking with staff member, G. McClinchey. —Advance-Times Photo. PARENTS SHOWED A LOT of interest in the open house at the Howl& Central School last week. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Gibson of Wroxeter, are shown chatting with Dave Neilson of Gerrie, as they visit- ed the school.—A-T Photo. Personal Notes from .Whitechurch W.I. family night was well attended; usual success Mrs, Wallace Conn. Mr, Don Martin was admit, ted tO Wingham and District Hospital at the week-end with pneumonia, Mr. and Mrs, Russel Gaunt spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, Don Dirsteln, in their recently purchased new home in Ajax, Miss Janette Johnston of Lon- don attended the graduation for nursing assistants at Exeter on Friday evening, Miss Nancy Mason was one of the graduates, Mr. and Mrs, Carl Gibb and Bradley of Waterloo were Sun- day visitors with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Dave Gibb and family, On Sunday Mrs, Gordon God- kin of Wingham was accompan- ied to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, by Mrs, Victor Emer- son where they visited with their husbands. Mr. Godkin is progressing as well as can be expected but Mr. Emerson was not making as rapid a recovery and had to have further treat- ment. Mr. Fred Fells of Toronto brought Mr. Russel Ritchie, who had visited with I .rn for a week, back to ,me here on Sunday evcnin; Mr. and Mrs. \\ illiam Evans on Friday evening attended the , Warden's banquet at the Hart- ley House, Walkerton. The guest speaker was Robert Craw- ford, president of Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Barrie. A dance followed with Carruther's Or- chestra supplying the music. Mrs. Dick Moore, after recent surgery at Wingham and District Hospital, was able to return home on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George Young and Heather of Langside were a two weeks' stay with Mr, and Mrs. Angus Falconer, while Mrs. Falconer was in hospital. On Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tiffin, Mrs. V. Emer- son and Mrs. Gordon Godkin were in London at St. Joseph's Hospital, Charles received treatment and Mrs. Godkin and Mrs. Emerson visited their husbands, who arc patients there. Chalmers COC WHITECHURCH-- Chalmers C.O.C. met in the Sunday School room during church ser- vice on Sunday when Paul Elliott presided and gave the call to worship. He also led the responsive Scripture reading and Barry Elliott offered prayer. Hymns were sung, followed by prayer and the minutes were read by Murray Simpson. Roll call was answered by ten mem- bers. David Elliott received the offering, which was dedicated by Cathy Purdon. Mrs. Hugh Simpson, leader, and Mrs. Earl Caslick gave the story on Alaska. Paul Elliott conducted a Bible quiz and Debbie Reynolds closed the meeting with prayer. W.I. EUCHRE WROXETER-- Winners for the bi-weekly euchre party, sponsored by the Women's In- stitute were Mrs. H. Simmons and Elmer Haskins, high; Mrs. C. Smith and Russell Nickle, second, and Mrs. H. Adams, special bingo. WEITECHURCH-- Despite weather conditions and is y roads a large crowd of histitute members, their families, neigh- bors and friends gathered in the community hall for the an- nual family night which is cele- brated with a pot luck supper. The North Group was respons- ible for the arrangements for the supper, which was really a banquet. Mts. Bill Evans, president, chaired the program and ex- tended a warm welcome. Roll call was answered by the men, on what part of farm work should be done by the house- wife. Douglas Thomson, son of Mr, and Mrs. Arnold Thomson of Wingham sang "How Great Thou Art". He was accompan- ied by Mrs. Nelson Pickell. Gorrie Mr. and Mrs. George Brown visited Mr. and Mrs. Russell Martin of Dorchester on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Les. Davidson, Listowel, visited Mr. James Edwards on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Bell spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ross of Preston. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Strong and Robbie visited Mrs. Lillian Benney and Mr. and Mrs. Ro- bert Hulan of Brantford on Sun- day. Accordion solos were given by Gordon Ross of Bluevale, who was accompanied by his son Eric with the spoons in some of the numbers. A band played several selec- tions on encores from the audi- ence. In the band were Mrs. Elgin Johnston, Mrs, Frank Ross, Mrs. Jim Currie, Miss Mary Hehn, Mrs. George Walker, Mrs. Ed Walker, Mrs. Russell McGuire, Eric Ross and Mrs. Nelson Pickell. Mrs. Frank Ross addressed Mrs. Pickell who is moving to Teeswater, and Mrs. E. John- ston presented her with a gift from the East Group. Mrs. Pickell expressed her gratitude. Douglas Thomson sang "Somebody Bigger than You and I" and Charles Thompson played piano numbers. Instru- mentals were given by John Gibb. The guest speaker, Mrs. Allan McGill of Wingham, was introduced by Mrs. Bill Evans. She showed slides of a trip to Australia and New Zealand which she and her husband had taken. The pictures were very clear and showed all phases of life, animals and birds, sheep farming, wheat farming, the implements used, native flow- ers and trees, and buildings. She gave a commentary as she showed the pictures. Mrs. McGuire thanked Mrs. McGill and presented her with a gift. Sunday visitors with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clark Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer and fam- ily of Streetsville. Mrs. An- gus Falconer had returned home from hospital and was as well as could be expected after sur- gery. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Tiffin, Mrs. Cecil Fal- coner and Allan attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Weliwood at Caledon. Mrs. Wellwood was the former Allie Falconer of this locality. About 130 friends and relatives were pre- sent from Lucknow, Wingham. Glamis, Goderich, White - church and Orangeville. Mrs. Cecil Falconer return- ed home on Sunday with Mr. and M s. Wesley Tiffin after