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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1968-12-12, Page 4. , 8. ThurSda „ Dee. 12, 1968 features from The World of Women e Sponsors and mothers are entertained by 4-H Club WHITECHURCH-- The 4-H Sew and So's entertained their mothers and members of the Women's Institute on Saturday evening. Ruth Elliott, president, act- ed as master of ceremonies for the entertainment. The ex- hibit, "Caring for Your Cloth- ing" which had been shown at the Achievement Day was set up and Linda Scholtz gave the commentary on'pressing, mend- ing and4repairing. A film on the life of the late Governor-General Georges Vanier was shown with Brian Purdon operating the projector, Jane Laidlaw was commen- tator for the fashion show in which dusters were modelled by Thelma Purdon, Brenda King, Ruth Elliott, Joyce Tiffin, Lin- da Scholtz, Linda Purdon, Dar- lene Simpson and Jane Laidlaw. Piano selections were played by Darlene Simpson, Thelma Purdon and Ruth Elliott. "The Beauty Secret .of a Cover Girl" was another film shown by Brian Purdon. This film showed how to apply make- up and dress to suit the occas— - ion. The 4-1-I leaders, Mrs. Walt- er Elliott and Mrs. HughSimp- son were thanked by Mrs. Ezra Scholtz on behalf of the Wo- men's Institute and Mrs. Joe King expressed the appreciation Of the mothers. Mrs. Victor Emerson voiced appreciation to the 4-H members for their entertainment and congratulat- ed them on the success of their project. Lunch was served by the 4-1-1 members and the leaders; W.I. dinner LAKELET--The Won -en's In- stitute held a dinner meeting at the Four Aces' at Clifford last Wednesday night. The devo- tions were read by Mrs. Cliff ' Hallman. and the roll call was In exchange of gifts. Mrs. Harold Wallace pre- sented Mrs. Jack Ferguson with • a cup and saucer as a farewell gift. She thanked everyone. Mrs. Lloyd Jacques gave a re- port on the' summary day for "Dressmaking with a Differ- ence". The ladies were re- minded that there would be no January meeting. Mrs. Lloyd Jacques an Mrs. Emerson Fer- guson will look after the lunch. for the February meeting. The meeting closed with the Queen. .41604maidrirrommr.morwmpoimmiamoommormimpiewormioinortiwerobr.m000rroorrowommoon 1 1 CAMPBELL SOUPCO. * of Listowel . . Indvstriai Nurse . A Required by Campbell Soup Co. Ltd., Listowel,'Ontario. . ° Applicants-nius! be regislereti and graduated nurses, with seveiai4ars' industrial or hospital experience. MONDAY TO FRIDAY WORK WEEK, DAY SHIFT rlLYu,h.t. -77 ,, I Attractive salary and comprehensive employee insur., i ance program. ' APPliCaA9PS will. be held in strict confidence 'and 'fibiild be addressed to the PLANT PERSONNEL OFFICE. remimaitrimmo...a.iimorrimp...$4.4Nimr..........nomm4mromormormieniroommoimpormir;owdisort Employment Opportunity FEMALE 'APPLICANTS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR GENERAL FACTORY WORK. EXCELLENT FRINGE BENEFITS. Applicants apply in person MONDAY through • FRIDAY at John Street Office. LLOYD - TRUAX LTD. WINGHAM ONTARIO 12-19b Surprise party on 90th birthday GORRIE—Neighbors held a surprise birthday party for Miss Emma Jane trwin on Saturday. It was 90 years ago, on a cold wintry day, that she was born on Concessidn 10, Lot 12, How - ick Township. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irwin, the former Em- ma Lillian Shaver. Miss Irwin recalls the first time her father brought her to Gorrie,. They visited at James . McLaughlin 's, the home which by strafe coincidence has been hers since 1948, There have been many changes since her -childhood. --Photo by Anita Dlrig At that time there was much bush and it was quite common to see deer and fox et when go- ing for the cows in the evening. Long life runs in her family. Her father who lived to the age of 96 shingled the barn when he was 90. Miss Irwin is an ardent gard- ener and is fond of flowerS., She is quite active and enjoys a garne of cards with neighbOrs. As a child she attended Orange Hill -School. She has one sister,Miss Ma- bel Irwin who resides with her, Miss Irwin received a num- ber of gifts and cards to Mark the happy occasion. WI Christmas banquet held in' St Paul's parish room • WHITECiiIihe parish hall of Sr.. Paul's Angliairi Church, Wingfiani; 'Was 'decor- • ated with Silver pine cones, wreaths and a Christmat tree, and lighted candles adorned the tables for the banquet of the Whitechurch' Women's In- stitute Friday at noon. Fellowing the dinnee.,-Mrs. Victor Emerson presided for the program; The ladies of St. Paul's were thanked by Mrs. Johnston Corm and Mrs. -Ezra Scholtz proposed a toast to them. , .Mrs. Russell McGuire read the minutes and 'called the rolL The guest speaker, Re'v, Bruce -Penny of Wingham Baptist Church, was introduced by Mrs. McGuire. Mr. Penny's subject was "Christmas in Your Heart". He said Christmas is celebrated in many different ways—outward celebrations which may go be- yond what they should, and.in- ward celebrations which means putting your heart into Christ- mas. "What. is he heart of the Christmas story?" Mr. Penny asked. There are different aspects of Christ's life --birth, life, death, resnrrection. The Son of Man came to seek that which is lost. God did some- thingabout our sins. Christ 1..241/V NI 4Q. 11111ALIVII....1 MET MARKET SPECIALS FOR THURS., FRI., SAT. UTILITY TURKEYS 8 - 24 LBS. 39' LB 'SMOKED PICNICS 49' LB. SUET LB CHOPPED FRESH ROASTERS 6 stands at he door and knoe,li.t -3•#,041,t4,,e..criPqr is C;I:!*ne4anthil He 18aI1w&d to corne in P everything is changed. ',We give gifts to one another; Ta Him we should give oil hearts and make the Heart Of -God happy, Mr. Penny said., The speaker was,thanhed Sy Mrs. Ed Walker and p'resented with a gift. . • The gifts from the Secret Sisters were distributed byMrs. Albert Coultes, Mrs. Garnet. Farrier and Mrs. John Jamieson. Christmas carols were sung with Mrs. Farrier as pianist, Mrs. Emerson gave a Christ- mas story written by• E th el Chapnian. A musical number was given by Mrs. Johnston Conn and Mrs. Ben'tvicClena- gharigave.a Christmas reading, "Christmas when I was Young:, written by Mrs. 'Carman Kereof Chesley with whom Mrs. Mc- Clenaghan stayed while attend- ing the area convention. Mrs. McGuire read afletter • from the 4-1-1 club and a thank you note. Members voted to purchase a number of pictures' of the 40,th anniversary for the . branch, district and area Tweeds-. muir history hooks. The Janu- ary meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ed Walker.. Mrs.. Bill Evans conducted contests. The motto, "Everyone has gifts to offer and throughout life we need them all", was • given by Mrs. Elgin Johnston. She said a gift is appreciated at any season. On the welcome side we should welcome people at church and W.I. meetings. In friendship we should share .our Christmas dinners with the lonely. She illustrated "a gift from the heart" with an inter- esting story. A resolution was sent to the Wingham Town Council asking for heat in the rest room at the town hall and that -the rest roorp be kept in order. Courtesy remarks were made by Mrs. Farrier. There were 33 in attendance. Mrs: Tom Metcalfe arranged' the draw for the 1969 Secret Sisters and the meeting closed with the national anthem. WINS DRAW Mrs. Ross Procter of Bel - grave was -the winner of the Christmas tree draw sponsored by the Ladies' Curling Club. The draw was made Tuesday afternoon. Since the tree came complete with lights Mrs. Ptoc» ter was all set to start decorat• ing Tuesday night( Mrs. McGregor speaks at U.C.W. • Mrs, J. K. McGregor was guest speaker at the December general meeting Of the United Church Women which was a. candlelight sqvice with the - theme on Human Rights. Mts. McGregor Spoke of her experiences as a child during the war years in Europe, and her arrival in the United States, Her closing remarks werequotec from Edward Kennedy about his assassinated brother Robert, "Some people see things as they are and isk 'Why?'. But he 'saw things as they could be and asked 'Why not?'" Mxs. Russell Zurbrigg brought in the new slate of officers for 1969: 'president, Mrs. Jack Gorre; secretary, Mrs, Gordon Beard; recording secretary, Mrs. Torn Jardin; treasurer, Mrs. Earl Tapp., Other officers are, Mrs. A. Milton", Mrs, George Under- wOod, Ms, W. Caslick, Mrs, J. Strong, Mrs. W.- B. Cruik- shank, Mrs, H. Kerr, Mrs, J. Walker, Mrs, E. Walden, Mrs. H. Carmichael, Mrs. L. Vance, Mrs. S. Leedham, Mrs, F. Waldrop, Mrs. F. Madill, Mrs. M. Elliott, Mrs. E.. Irwin, Mrs. S. Odeand Mrs., W. B. Con - The meeting closed and 68 members enjoyed lunch and a social visit, Ladies' Auxiliary • eiects,officers Mrs. Joe King, preSident -of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion, draped the charter in memory of the provincial president, Mrs, Jessie TOmpkins, at the meeting held in the Legion Hall. Mrs: -Bill-Hogg was pianist for. the evening. Christmas 4pations were given to crippl. ed Children, The Salvation 'Army and Westminster Hospi- . • .. ivas, epor te d that two .• - „teams had been entered in the bowling tournament at Exeter and three won prizes. Mrs. Simmons also won an electric mixer as a draw"prilie. There willbe an exchange of gifts at the next regular , • meeting and each member is, ° asked to take a sample of Christmas baking to the meet- ing. - The election of officers re- • sulted as follows: President, Mrs. Joe King; vice-president, Mrs. Ed Rich and Mrs. Andy Scott; corres- ponding secretary, Mrs. John Strong; recording secretary, Mrs. D. Farnell; treasurer, Mrs. Bill Renwick, Members of the executive will be Mrs, Lloyd Elliott, Mrs, William Walden, Mrs. Vernon Ducharme, Mrs. Peter Vath, Mrs. Harold Remington and Mrs, Dave Crothers. Present gifts for Saugeen Reserve dORRIE—Miss Barbara Mann and Brian Robertson assisted Rev. George,Sach in conducting a White Gift service in the United Church here on Sunday morning. The juniol choir sang, under the direction of Rev. Sach. The church was decorated for the occasion and there was a la,ge congregation. The Sunday School pupils presented their white gifts which will be sent to the Saug- een Indian ReServe. White gifts presented BLUEVALE--A White Gift service was held in the United Church on Sunday morning. Mr. Miehael Ross spoke on the real spirit of Christmas, Mrs. Carl Johnston conducted the choir • In special musk. Mrs. Wilson Thornton told Christmas stories illustrating the good will theme. One, a true story, related to the ex- perience of the late Lionel Fin» layson, who lived 18 Bluevale. Pupils of the Sunday School, marching in procession, pre. sented their white gifts for the needy. Officers:. are elected by nglic40, Church Women • The annual meeting 9f St, Paul's A. C, W, afternoon guild was held. at the home of Mrs. IL Ritter. The president, Mrs. C,. IL Wade, was in bharge and opened the meeting with prayer. followed by The Christ- mas Story as recorded in St. John's Gospei,read by Mrs. H.' W. Hamilton. The president reported that church calendars had been sent to several mission houses in the Arctic Diosese to extend greet- ings from the Wingiam guild. Mrs; H. W. Harriilton pressed their appreciation for sympathy shown them at the time of her father's death, along yith cards and get well wishes sent to the rector during his recent illness. The roll gall was answered by suggestions for the better- merit of the society. - Miss Doris Fells read a story by Norman Vincent Peale, "A Gift from the Heart". In it a young girl. called Ursula came from Swit- zerland and began working in their home. When Christmas came, elaborate gifts were sent into their home every day for people who did not need any- thing while nothing was being done for less fortunate people. It depressed her so much she decided to give a "gift of love" on their behalf and bought a beautiful dress for a baby. Christmas EveShe set out to find the poorest sections of the city. A Salvation Army officer, feeling she wasn't safe alone, accompanied her and took her to a home where her gift was needed. The taxi driver, learn' ing her mission, gave his serv- ices free. Christmas morning as she told her story it made a .. lasting impression on her em- 2 ployers. • . • MrS. Hamilton eonducted the election of officers for the com- ing year with the following be-„ etqc.ce4;. IAPSIsSie-iggent, . „ 4 • Harry. TichbOurne , Mrs. Vickers, Mrs. °William Cranston of Goderich, Lorne and 3, D, Durnin and Mr. -and - Mrs. Ross Durnin and family of Lucknow and Robert Mow- bray visited on Sunday with Miss Annie Kennedy. • 1.1 Mrs. H. W. liarnilton; pres- ,tary, Mao JOhnstcn; praye lvirs. D.'Farnell: 1st yiee, • partner, Nino, R, Campbell; Mrs, C. Wade, secretary* card Secretary, Mrs, I. King, Mrs. W. 13ryOges; treasurer, - ,Luneh was served by the Mrs, R, Ritter.; social convener.hostess, assisted by Mrs,Harr Mrs. J. 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