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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1968-02-08, Page 5• ..KROEHLER on • all MIRRORS PICTURES • • and • WALL • .-PI AQUES :SAVE 10°0 UGGA McBRINE and SAMSONITE. • SAVE 15% on all BABY FURNITURE , .CARRIAGE,. CRIBS6 STROLLERS HIG ; CHAIRS' '•anal.::MANiY. `MOkE-° c. Kilchen:Suite T tIn R. 4 Chairs' 36"x48"x60" Rectangular Table Walnut with Maple Inlay Top 1 Pc. Kitchen Suite Table & 6 Chairs • *36" x.48" x 60" *Rectangular .Table *Walnut Top SPECIAL PURCHASE FACTORY CLEARANCE. Pc, Kitchen Sulte Table and Four chairs 36" x 48" x'160" OVAL TABLE WALNUT • $99 .50 Pi. Bedroom Suite 58" Triple Dresi<er. and Mirror Chest of Drawers 44 Panel Bed Dark Walnut Finish ICROEHLER • 2 PC. End of Line Clearance" 3 Cushion 76" Sofa with Foam Cushions and High In'Brown Nylon Covering • CHESTERFIELD 23Ob0°: A REAL F „ BARGAIN AT TROISTER 2')"END OF LINE PIES, CLEARANCE" ° CHES?EFIELD * Pl l low Back *Foam Cushion *Decorative Blue.tlraan Cover S3i9.00 With made R a 3 Pc. BEDROOM SPITE *46" Double Dresser and Mirror —*Chest of Drawers *4/6 Panel Bed *1Afalnut Finish *Modarn Styling • 3 PIECI I Mu. Wm. T was 94 Monday WHIT CHUAcg-- Mrs. ' Annie 'NO; quietly. celebrat- ed her 94th birthday On.- day, February b at Bxneeiea, Haveh, Walkerton. Mrs.., Taylor enjoys fairly good health and £fi able to get around in a wheelchair. She Spends her me reading. cro- cheting and going to the :crafts room, and entertaining her • visitors. . Mrs. Taylor is a daughter° of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Ross. She Married William, Taylor and they farmed north of Teeswater for a few years before moving to the 4th con- cession of Kinloss, about 59 years ago. After the death»of herJhusband• about 30 years ago her soh Charlie operated'the , farm and she resided with him. Mrs. Taylor, spent a year"in Wingham and istrict Hospital before she went to Brucelea Haven over four years ago. She has a.daughter Mrs. Irene Paterson of Toronto; sons Russel of Woodstock and Charles on the hone farm; four grand- children and ten great-grand- children. A son. Ross was killed in action in World War T. plans for Dciy of Prayer. BLUEVALE--The U.C.W. met in the United Church on Thursday afternoon with Mrs.. • Jack Wickstead presiding. , ' Plans for meetings during 1968 were discussed. Mrs. Gra- ham Campbell read the, .project= ed program for the whole year, with comments. Mrs, Walter Willits, treasurer, read the financial statement for 1967, reporting, a substantial balance after the allocation had�been •met. Mrs. Carl Johnston and Mrs. Peac4ckwere appointed a purchasing committee to buy additional' furnishings for the church kitchen, • . Mrs. Lloyd Warwick, secre- tary, read the minutes ,of the previous meeting followed by discussi9rtt,_.:. t. Miss Emma Johnston .presided for the study session :and led in prayer. Mrs. George Hether- ington read the Scripture and Mrs.. W.J. Peacock gave a reading •suitable for the year's • operiuug.• Mrs. Mel Craig gave the ° topic on Japan. Of the hundred million Japanese only one-tenth are Christians. There are other religions and religious belief has no restrictions.. In the crowded islands large,industries employ many thousands and . Japan is a great exporting coun- try, modern in every way. It was announced that the World -Day of Prayer will be held on March 1 in the United Church and some plans were made about it. Bible study deals with prophets FORDWICH-- The February meeting. of the Fordwich U.C. W. was held in the Sunday. School room. The worship ser- vice was taken by Miss Minnie McElwain and Mrs. Scott Clark- son on the theme, "_God's Lover'„:' -Scripture from Mark was read by Mrs. Scott Clarkson. A poem and prayer were given by Miss McElwain. A solo, " The Love of God"., was sung by Mrs. Ben Gibson. The Bible study was taken on the firstchapter of Panor- ama of the Bible, dealing with the prophets, especially_ Amos. Scripture passages were read and discussion war t held. Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg, .resident, conducted the business. Delegates were chosen to attend the Presbyterial in North- side United Church in Seaforth; February 7th. They are Mrs., Wray Cooper, .Mrs. Wni. Wil-) son, Mrs; Warren Zurbrigg, Mrs. Scott Clarkson and Mrs. Ben Gibson. Plans were i,nitiat ed for a St. Patrick's smorgas- bord supper to be held March 18th. The World Day of Prayer is to be held in Trinity Angli- can Church on March lst, Mrs. Robinson in• London hospital, Mrs. J.C. Robinson of Shutes Street fell in front of her home on Monday and broke her hip. • She wts taken to the Wingham Mid District Hospital and trans- ferred on Tuesday.to Victoria Hospital, lgndon. Communftycenfre. operates at 'Ioss BELM RE-. Perhaps the publishing of the following financial statment for the ;corn., wunitycentre will point out that for all the enjoyment and f4.ne.healthy activity the arena provides for youth, appreeia= tion byfinaneial support is not what it should be. . Perhaps we could do better in 1968. Receipts: Skating, $286.35; hockey and broombail, $i83,0 rent, $181.00; donations $550.;,A curlers, $72,00; total $1, 226. x,40. Expenditures: Fuel $252.74; hydro $121.96; caretaker, $59.; insurance, $488.18; miscellan- ebus 3337,64; total $1, 259.48. 'his- leaves an operating loss of $37.08, Q Knox Church annual meeting BELMORE= -The annual , • meeting of Knox Presbyterian • Church was held recently, with Rev. E. R. Il'awkes in charge. »Reports were given by each or- ganization in the church: The ' Women's. Missionary Society, Mrs. Harvey Ballagh, president; the joint Belmore -Blue vale Young People's Society, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Darling, coun- sellors; the 'Sunday School, Ar- nold Je fray, superintendent; Childre ' Of the Church, Mrs: Bruce Darling, leader; explor- ers,. leader. xplor- ers,-leader, Mrs. Alvin -Mun- dell. Each organization report- ed a successful and rewarding year. » ` Two members of the Bel more Church passedl away dur- ing 1967, Mr. William Curie and Mr. Harry Press. Present • membership, now stands at 94.- . • Officers, for 1968 are as fol- lows: Session, ThomasI glis, Elmer Zinn; Alvin Mundell, Arnold Jeffrey, Ross McKague; . trustees, ' Kenneth Dickson, • Fleming Ballagh, L mer Jeffrey; managers, . Ralph Dickson, Carl Nickel, Bruce Darling. Mrs. Robert Inglis, .George Dickson; Wallace Richardson, Mrs. Ken- neth Dickson, Douglas. McPher- son, .George Nickel, Elmer Jef- frey; congregational secretary, Mrs. 'Ralph Dickson; congrega- • tional treasurer, Bruce Darling; auditors, Elmer:Jeffrey and Mrs, Elmer Ballagh; organist, and choir leader, Mrs. Alvin Mundell. • » .� N 1 1 emorytos to Presbyterial • BELGRAVE-- The afternoon unit of the U.C.W. met in the church basement last Wednes- day afternoon, with 11 present. Mrs. ,Robert- H. Coultes opened the meeting with a devotional period using for her theme" The Joy. of 'Christian Friendship. Following prayer; by Mrs. Cowl- • tes; Mrs. George Martin'read Scripture and a hymn was sung. Mrs., Robert Coultes read a - ',commentary on the hymn 'and the Scripture reading. v Minutes were read and ap- proved. The treasurer's report' was given. Mrs, Walter Scott conducted the study on Japan. The, offering was received and 22 hospital and nine home visits were recorded. Mrs. Jahn 0Roberts conduc- ted the -Bible study using as her theme "Sewing". .She cited places in the Bible whet& »the word seW' is used. Mrs. Earl Anderson took charge df the business.' Dele- .gates appointed to the Presbyter- ial fn Seaforth on February 7 were Mrs.' John G. Roberts and Mrs., Willard Armstrong. Mrs. Earl Anderson announced that old nylons are needed. The World Day of Prayer is March 1, in the Anglican Church. A, hymn and prayer concluded,the meeting. Winners,in Forthwith spiel The rink of Bill McElwain of Fordwich took the Fordwich bonspiel on,Monday with 3 wins and a plus of 4. .Other mem- bers of the rink were Robert Connell, Ken Graham, and • Lloyd Nickel. Second place went to a Gorrie rink with 2 wins and a plus of ll. Skip was Earl King with Bob Hastie, Cecil Wilson and Harvey McMichael. ' Two wins a plus of 9 gained third place for Walter Demer- ling s Clifford rink of Stewart Douglas, Lyle Foerter and John Ferguson. Jack Inglis of Rehr re s ip- ped his rink to the consolation win. _ Rink members were Bob Finlayson, , Jitn Renwick and Mac McLeod. is lSM Advance.T Over 60 Club first meeting The first of the ;regular meetings of the sefliior citizens' 'Over 80 Club was held Tuesday • of last week at The Salvation Army Citadel. adel. . Captain Copple extended a welcome and explained the function and, -purpose of the club, which is to provide help. ful fellowship in a wholesome and friendly atmosphere; to bring within the orbit of Christ* lean influence lonely and largely forgotten people, especially those without other church filiation; to encourage partici- pation in social activities and ' creative interests; to give in- spiration and encouragement in Christian' understanding. Programs may include spec— ial speakers, visiting musical L: or, other groups, film displays, visits to local industry plants or other places of interest, birth- day parties for members, out ings, formation of singing or musical groups within the club, occasional meetings for invited friends of members and „guests, game sessions, handicraft. All meetings include community singing, prayer. and .a short epilogue, , . Enthu'siasrn and interest was •high with each person present agreeing to contact two of their friends about attendance. After an interesting quiz time con'- ducted on=ducted by Mrs. Captain Copple, fellowship was enjoyed. . The Over 60 Club will meet the second and fourth Tuesday • afternoons of each month from 2:0b=13;30 peal. i Trying to trace family background Miss Zina Hopwood, direct- or of nursing at the Wingham and District Hospital, has re- ceived a letter.from Antler, ' Sask.. requesting information about the ' Martin family and it • is °hoped that some of the A -T readers will be able to help. The letter, written by Mrs, Wesley G. Martin, says in part, "We should.like information about theparents and grand- parents of Albert Edward Martin` born at Wingham ab0ur1815, who came out west to home- stead (we live on the old home- stead) a year or -so before the turn of the century. His father; Thomas, Martin, came west al- so. Mrs. Albert Martin was born Mary. Richmond -Stark. We do not know the maiden name of Mrs. Thomas Martin." If any of our'»readers have Information for Mrs. Wesley—G.-- Martin esley-G^Martin the addressis simply Box 57, Antler; Sask. She woulcrappreciate hearing from anyo who knows about this . family; or perhaps there are re- latives Here. Mrs. Martin jotted down Miss Hopwood's name and ad- dress while watching the -03C television program filmed in Wingham before Christmas, C.W.l.. EUCHRE There were 20 tables in play at the.C.W. L euchre on. Tuesday night.,-- The high lady was Mrs. E. Spielmaker, high man, Joe Burns. . The door prize was won by Mrs. M. Timm, Low lady was •Mrs. John DeGroot and Robert Hop- per was low man. Hostesses were Mrs....`goncfoxton and Mrs. A.J. Lockridge and their com- mittee.'_ ° ay. Feb, : #, .cilias *pre well• after -1;10.d The churebs Wineoln joiacd together for a aaa prayer services last Week wiiktt were well attended .and mar people have voiced apecia- ,tion of this special effort spot►. sored by the Ministerial Assoc i,ation. ° On Tuesday evening the service was in St. Andrew's Church with • Rev. '13, Penny of the Wingharn Baptist Church speaking .on Requirements for _ Answered Prayer. In Sacred Heart Roman Ca- tholic Churchjjn Wednesday night Rev. H. Hamilton of St. Paul's Anglican Church spoke' on The Way of Prayer, Rev. W. leiter of the Pap. • acostai Church was the speaker in the Salvation Army Citadel ,Thursday: and his topic was The Practice of Prayer. The Ministerial Association 'A thanks all those who helped to make these'services a succe$s;, bytheir attendance and partici.. patio„. Buy home Mr. Harold Walker of Glad- each saki his house ton Minnie.:' Street to. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Currie of Turnberry'.Towrnw ship,who take possession Marek 1st. Kinsmen provide, a swinging lime The .Kinsmen Club of Wing- ham held a very successful; Va' entire dance at the 'pormosa community hall last Saturday • evening„ Over $200.00 was raised to assist the Kinsmen; with their service work in the. community. A capacity crowd of nearly. .300 thrilled to the "y South of, the Border. Beat" of Neil McAu ly and his Swinging Brass feat wring Eric Schatte, formerly of Wingham. The _seven -piece. band started right on time and kept everyone swinging steadily throughout the . evening.. Young • and old alike enjoyed them- selves immensely as the band:. effectively' .planed a inikture .Of old favorites and modern hits;`.- arranged in their own swinging • style. Several times during the . evening it appeared that.every- one present was on the dance floor at once which ori, added future excirment and enjoy- ment of the occasion. • Most of the Kinsmen, Kin ettes, Kin wives and. many frier)* from Wingham were .in attendance along with many others from surrounding com- munities such as Formosa, Teeswater; Markdale, Water- ton, Hanover, andseven Owen Sound, to name a few. • All too soon the fun -filled evening came to a close as s the • band plated a good -night waltz. Lunch was served by the Kinettes and Kin wives. 'According to 'Kinsmen treas- urer Doug Layton, the dance convener, plans are now being made to have this really great band back to entertain again the early part of April. Watch. for a later announcement 'when definite arrangements have been completed. The next tegular Kinsmen Club meeting will be held • Tuesday at 7:30 p,,m. at Dail- - ny's Restaurant when the guest speaker will be Dr. Paul Doig. CUSTOM DESIGNED HANOVER KITCHENS p Ladies! You spend most of your time in. the kitch- en . . • why not enjoy it! Monthly ..paysi9 iv, - ments as low as We have a large selection of Floor Coverings to choose 4rom We are equipped to install your wall to wall , Broadloom and Floor Coverings 4 •r\ W. Stock ARMSTRONG VINYL ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE 6( BEAVER 40i JOSRPHINE ST., WINGHAM Open $ to 6, Men. to Pri.; $ to 1t, Saturday