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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1968-12-24, Page 5Wingham, Qntairio, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1964 The Wit***A6061210-Th Published et Wieghees, Onteries, by: Wenger Bros. Di#nit Authorized as second gine Mil by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for paent of postage in cash SECOND SECTION The Observation Post BY THE Qty The .buffet lunch that was rumored last week turned out to be the real thing. Hot dogs, cake, pop, coffee and ice cream, served and prepared by Mrs: Jean Elliott and Mrs. Ada Aitchison. Thank you Jean and Ada. We understand some chaps can eat five hot dogs, plus the rest of the goodies. • Guess they are just growing boys. Lt. Gary Reed is horn from UWO and will be assisting on the Artilleryman course over the holiday. 0--0--0 Some people did not turn out for Pay Parade. Hard to be- lieve, e-lieve, but true. Sortie of the `old timers like Willis Hall, Bill Deneau and Eddie Ross. Our guess is they don't need the money or else they are chasing the fairer sex. 0--0--0 Saw another ex -99 Bty mem- ber home from university, Sgt. Allan Leggatt. Allan is at? tending 'university in Michigan. 0--0--0 Another long service mem- ber of 99 Bty has left the field after 21 years of service to the Bty. Lance' Sgt. Don Montgom- ery has turned in his spurs. Goad luck to you bon. 0--0--0 100 Bty, Listowel has had its Pay Parade and Christmas Sup- per, served by the officers of 100 Bty and the commanding GUNNER officer of the regiment, Lt. Co•t R. P,, Ritter, And a good time was had by all. 0--0--0 Bdr "Mike" Forsyth just popped in,, Mike is attending O. A. C. at the University of Guelph. We ate endeavouring to get Mike's documentation cleaned up for commissipning and are sure he will make a good officer for 99 Bty. 0--0--0 WO "Bunker" bill Perry's' foot is healing nicely and .the Bunker has managed to sell his trailer. He also has a 1966 Pontiac and a house in Harris - ton to sell before going to Eur- ope. He reports in the hospital, 'Friday, December 20, for a check-up on the foot. 0--0--0 The Artilleryman course is going into high gear and train- ing on 21, 22, 23 and 28 Dec. also on the 2, 4 and 5Jan. 69 is to be conducted. The tests will be conducted on the 12th of January, weather permitting. 0--0--0 We understand that planning is going ahead at 100 Bty in Lis- towel for a joint Officers and . Senior NCO's New Year's form- al dance and party. 0--0--0 We would like to extend to all our readers, friends and suppoarters our sincere compli- ments of the season. Merry Christmas and a Happy N e w Year to all. Alex Corrigan is honored by board, council Alex Corrigan, secretary - treasurer of Turnberry School Area Board who will retire at the end of this year, was pre- sented with a pen and .pencil set at the Ladies' Night banquet of the School Board and Town- ship ownship Council held in Danny's Restaurant. Board chairman Don Mont- ° gomery and councillor Ken Michael made the presentation. Must have names for dance classes Recreatibn Director J i m Ward has asked The Advance - Times to remind all those who are interested in dancing lessons for their children that the names must be turned in promptly. Arrangements are being made to conduct lessons at the arena in ballet, tap and highland dancing. The Classes will open early in January, but it is essen- tial that the names of those in- terested be listed at once, so that plans maybe completed. • Youngsters must be at least four years old to,participate. Mrs. Amie Johnston Specht; who conducts classes in Kincard- ine will be the teacher. Christmas party at nursing home FORDWICB--YThe annual Christmas party at the Village ; Nursing Home was held for the staff in the occupational therapy room on December l,pth.. Pro- gressive e6chre was enjoyed by the staff members and their husbands. A Christmas turkey supper was, served by the ladies of St. Anne's Guild of Triniq Anglic- an Church. There were 40 in attendance. The evening was highlighted by the exchange of gifts by Santa himself. A decorator clock was pre- tented to David and Jean Dins- more by the staff. Lovely weather in Florida Bill and'Jean McCool are., enjoying pleasant temperatures in Florida. Highest to date has been 85 and it did drop briefly to 53 but for the most part they have been comfortable. ,Jean has been bowling and Bill thinks he will start about Christmas. They have both been doing a lot of walking, a mile or two at a time. When they get back vie will probably see them hik ing out to Bluevale just for the exercise. t_:,,44,-::,1:%51.010141,5,114gmaigeoligeowalite mple,Avoikeoticawmowolemeaw.mpiter3 RT1'RI.NG BUSINESSMAN ---Oscar Rapp, who has operated a bakery here for 22 years, was honored Thursday morn- ing. Members of the Business Association presented Mr. Rapp with a pair ofmatched dolphins in beautiful Blue, Mountain pottery, From left are Mayor DeWitt Miller, • Monty Bennett, Mr. Rapp, Jack Hayes and Fred Snow. Mr. Rapp is retiring at the end of the month. —Advance -Times Photo.. .,1 Myth:Oman iii in the air rurrgutllrrr I Nautitg nub trirndo ' in to retake, trrrri arr bring trimmrd, tango arr flung, gab rxcIun.grd, hello ring nut a mrrrg • tutu .anb 'parts art tillrb tuifity prarrful Iupptinrori. cXflror arr tilt urr ii rrittl oo zit Cllr orarlon.1' u tartyand r u rg out br gouts. Aub tut Abb our grateful tliaukn no tut miull gnu u Y rrrg Olirintmaii. Management and staff of THE WIN'G HAM ADVANCE -TIMES 2110141034101110,- 111110160110110^041..1. 0, ° G HR NOTE—Pauline Schmidt did a solo performance to a capacity crowd in the audi- torium of Turnberry Central School. last Tuesday night. Her part was to deliver simple instructions to Santa, reminding him that she would prefer her candy in a dish rather than a stocking. —A -T Photo. Music recital held in Brussels BRUSSELS --Mrs. Edwin Mart- in held a music recital and Christmas party at her home for her pupils. The gathering was opened by Donelda Stiles who played "God Save the Queen" Christmas carols were sung and Joan Stephenson and Dorene Cardiff played for these, Dianne Thomas played) a selection on the flute. Gail McWhirter played "0 Canada" and all sang the new version. The numbers were intersper- sed with candy, popcorn balls, etc. The lucky door number • was won by Gail McWhirter. Her group also was victorious in winning the peanut Name con- test. All the pupils played a mem- ory selection, a number with music, and some technical work All aritempts were used to show, the process of advancement in taking lessons. Some very ener- getic pupils played everything froth memory. At intervals, draws were made and each one received a small gift from the teacher. Others taking' part were Tom- mie Miller, Lyle and Lynne Bridge, Gwen Bernard, Michelle and Lori McCutcheon, Cathy Bone, Carol,' Colleen andKeith Raymond, Mary Ellen Knight, Anne Stratychuk, Connie Mc- Whlrter, Beverly McCall and Vonne McCutcheon. Absent were Frances and Charles Exel and Shirley Pipe,, Lunch was saved at the close by Mr. and Mrs. Martin. THE CHILDREN at Golden Circle School performed for parents last Thursday after - noon. The above picture .includes part of the cast during . the Nativity scene.—A-T. By Mary Edith Garniss December doings at E.W. Public School BELGRAVE--The students of the East Wawanosh Public School have been busy at both work and play, during the month of December. The boys from grade 7 and 8 played two soccer matches against Brussels Public School. The first game ,was tied at a score of 2-2. Next game, Bel - grave team defeated Brussels 2-Q. At these soccer matches the new cheerleaders from the grade 8 class performed. The cheerleaders included, Marilyn Robertson, Karen Galbraith, Melanie Sprung, Evelyn hie man, Nancy Ahderson, Louise • Procter, Debbie Cook, Anna Rasrnussan and Joyce Hunter. They wore green pleated skirts and white blouses, our school colours. During the first week of De- cember, student teachers from Stratford Teachers' College were at the school. Miss Helen MacDougall of Rodney, Miss .ti Jane Day of Wingham visited grade 1 with Mrs. Isabel Hen- ry. Practise teaching in Mrs. Beth Lansing's grade three class were Miss Nancy Anderson of Auburn and Miss Janice Mc - Cosh from Goderich. The December assembly was presented by Grade 5 and their teacher, Mrs. Louise Bosman. Murray Edgar acted as Master of Ceremonies. The operetta, Hansel and Gretel Chance , to try out new skates There's good news for the kids who receive skates this Christmas. There will be no waiting to try them out. Just hike off to the arena in the af- ternoon where there will be public skating every afternoon frorh two to four o'clock during the holiday season. was performed. During this assembly Diane Freethy did an acrobatic dance and we were favoured with piano numbers. During, January there will be skating for the school at Bel - grave arena each Friday after- noon. The senior grades first skate January 11, and the jun- iors January 24. , On behalf'of the school, we would like to -wish all a joyous' Christmas and A Happy New Year. Expected home for Christmas A personal note from the Vaughan Douglases in Elora tells us that Brian has received his discharge from the United States Marines. Verna and Vaughan are looking forward to having the whole family with them for Christmas dinner. IVAN GARDNER' left, and • Charlie Lee, 'coaches of the 1968 Pee Wee ball team, receive the trophy from . Reeve Joe Kerr. The Pee Wes won the W.O.A.A. champion- ship. --Advance-Times Photo.