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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1969-03-06, Page 4Page:4 Wingham°Advance-Times, Thursday. March 6, 19 features from The World of Women Will forward resolution for Windsor convention President Mrs. Michael Wil- lie presided at the March meet- ing of the Catholic Women's League on Monday evening in the parish hall. Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel was re- cited in unison. Twenty-five hospital visits were made during February. Mrs. Jim Meyer and Mrs, Rea Morrison are' visiting conveners for the -month of March. A rn"ember of the 'league will. assist the hospital auxiliary one afternoon a month, with the selling of articles from the lobby showcase. A special St Patrick's card party will be held in the parish hall on March 18, with Mrs. Ed Rich and Mrs. Alex. Skinn convening. A large box of used postage stamps has been sent to the Scarborough Foreign Missions in Toronto. to be used for mis- sion work; All plans have been made for the World Day of Prayer which is to be at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, March 7 at 3.00. p. m. Sister Frances - Clare, B. A. , , of the Sisters of • St. Joseph, London, will be the guest speaker. The world theme for this year's services, is "Growing Together in Christ. The league is forwarding a resolution to the D i o c es an Council for the 49th annual -convention held in Windsor in May. The resolution submit- ted is that the minister of fi- nance be requested to drop the recently imposed increase in the mailing cost of religious publications and the -.mail soli- citing donations for non-profit charitable enterprises. Everyone is urged to attend the mission, of Renewal '69 from March 16-19 at Sacred H t Church. Father Louis iggiano, M. S. C. , New ork, will be the guest speaker. The nominating committee, Mrs. Ed Rich and Mrs. Ed Bauer, will present a new slate of officers at the April meeting. The monthly missipn draw, donated by Mrs. Joe Redmond, was won by Mrs. Doug Sidon. The meeting was closed with prayer, followed by a des- sert luncheon. GMs hold Day of Prayer The Gorrie-Wroxeter Girls' Day of Prayer service was held ,. in Gorrie United Church on Fri- day evening, conducted by the CanadiawGirls in Training with the Explorers of Wroxeter and Gorrie as their guests. Sharon McMillan had charge of the . worship, assisted by Linda Wat- son and Lorne Ferguson. A duet,. "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" was sung by Joyce Hamilton, and Jean Brown. Debra Townsend and Mrs. Norman Fairies gave a dialogue onthe world theme, "Growing Together in Christ". The serv- ice was prepared by women of seven African countries which includes the African Spiritual, "Kum Ba Ya". Home a S.S. awards presented GORRIE--The Gorrie United Church Sunday School attend- ance awards were presented in the Sunday School. Mrs. Gerald Galbraith, superintendent, awarded first year gold pins to Ricky Nay, Geoff Nay, Andy Thornton, Karen Hyndman, Barry Dane, Ivan Dane, Myra Dane, Laurel Dane, Clarke Galbraith, Keith Galbraith and Brent Johnston. Third year wreath, Clarke Hyndman. Fifth year wreath, Douglas Thornton, Bryan Johnston. Sixth year wreath, Earl Thornton. Eight year wreath, Barbara Thornton. Ninth year wreath, L in d a Robinson. Eleventh year bar, Jean Brown, Joyce Hamilton. . Awards were also presented at the morning church service by Rev. G. W. Sach to the fol- lowing: First year gold pins, Karen Currah, Sandra Carson, Rhea Behrns, Bonnie Behrns, Carole Anne Behrns, Colleen King, Margaret Thornton, Wayne_ Brown, Dianne Brown, Barbara Mann, Karen Mann, D a v id Mann, Marilyn Bell, Lorne Bell, Cindy Schenk, Shelly Schenk. ' Second year wreath, Karen King. Third year wreath, Janice Fairies, Julie Fairies, Jim Fair - les. ' Fourth year wreath, Gregg Thornton, Tim Thornton, Carole .well. • Fifth year wreath, Brian Rob- inson, Cheryl Stephens, Debbie Stephens. Sixth year wreath, Brenda Thornton. Seventh. year, Gary Thorn- ton, Marilyn Grainger, Colleen Carson. ` Eleventh year, Larke Carson. • Perfect attendance, Brenda. Thornton, Margaret Thornton. J MR. AND MRS. LYNN KEITH FERGUSON. were married recently ill Fordwich United Church by Rev. Parrott. The bride is the. former Karen Leona Carswell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence, Carswell of Fordwich, And the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson of Gorrie. --Russell Studio. r. rt.,;1 4 Y., .Ntr. WI see sides, and tour school About 60 ladies of East Huron District gathered at. the Howick Central School onThurs- day night. Mrs.. Lyle Murray, district president, chaired the meeting.. • . Mrs. Emerson Ferguson gave. -a reading, "The Fatmers' Plight". . -The highlight of the meeting was a talk -with slides by Mrs. Stan Bride who was a delegate last September to the A.C.W.W. Conference at Lansing, Mich. The ladies were reminded of the workshop for secretary-treas- niers, auditors and public rela- tions officers at Bluevale on March•llth at 1 o'clock. Mrs.Alex Graham and Mrs. William Strong, dressed in ap- propriate costumes, sung a duet. "I Don't Want to Play in Your Yard". ' They were accompan- ied by Mrs. Glad Edgar. on the piano. "The Old Slate" was thenrgiven by Mrs. Emerson Fer- guson. The ladies were divided Into two groups and taken 'on a guid- ed tour of the. school by Mrs. Clare Harris and Mrs. Lyle Mur- ray. A social hour was enjoyed over a cup of tea. LONG, LONGER, LONGEST==pis: the theme sweaters -for sprrn'y•'andnsorntrier. If s' sleeved they are called coach coats as the left; if sleeveless, they are called, -•seat Local teachers attend conference Almost 500 women teachers of the Federation of Women Teachers' Associations of On- tario attended the Federation's annual February Conference in Toronto, February 14 to 16. The theme this year was "Con- cern", and delegates heard scholars, journalists, sociolo- gists, a psychiatrist, social workers, and. other authorities discuss a variety of current social problems. Attending from this area were: Mrs.. Margaret Michie of Blyth Public School and Mrs. Evelyn Merrill of Blyth Public School. ,Speakers included the con- , tioversial John Brown, whose methods- of treating emotional- ly disturbed children were hot- ly debated. Dr. Herman Stein, newly appointed Dean of the School of Social Work, Colum- bia University, New York, . traced the development of chil- dren's rights through history. A panel composed of CBC personality Warren Davis, writ- ers June Caliwood and Dennis - Braithwaite, University of To- ronto official J. R. H. Morgan and Rochdale College spokes- man Rick Waern debated the rights of individuals in a mass society. The delegates also heard. Rabid Stuart Rosenberg speak , ing on the situation In the Mid- dle East. o .covers. These two have Their own,match-:, ing ribbed -knit pants, so important in fashion for spring and summer. Lfe membership for Mrs. Farrell BELMORE--Members of the Belmore United Church Women called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell on Thursday afternoon of last week for a special time, followed by a brief worship service. During the service, conducted -by Mrs. Earl Fitch, Mrs. Farrell was presented with a life member- ship in the U. C. W.`, in recog- nition of her many years of ser- vice to the group. Mrs. Alex Sangster presented Mn. Farrell with a certificate and president of the U. C. W. Mrs." William Mulvey presented the life membership pin. fcd outlook for March It Beef: With plentiful supplies and strong demand, lige change l prices is expected* holdPork: *Prices are expected' to d steady. r - Chicken; Prices will likely remain firm due tfstrong red meat prices; supplies of broilers and roasters will be relatively large. Turkey: Turkeys of all weights will also be in good supply. ggs: Prices are likely to advance slightly in late March. Large and extra large will re- main the' best buys. Apples and Pears: Prices will continue steady with moderate supplies. Potatoes: ' Ample supplies will keep prices low. Carrots and Onions: Due to heavy supplies prices are likely to remain unchanged. Rutabagas: Plentiful supplies at low prices. ' Hothouse Rhubarb: Good supplies with prices higher than last year. • Hothouse Cucumbers: Mod- erate supplies of cucumbers will avellable big„rico 'moi be t t 'l t r * . Jnr SEWING MACHINE SALES & SERVICE” in the I:.ORDWICH,. 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During the service, conducted -by Mrs. Earl Fitch, Mrs. Farrell was presented with a life member- ship in the U. C. W.`, in recog- nition of her many years of ser- vice to the group. Mrs. Alex Sangster presented Mn. Farrell with a certificate and president of the U. C. W. Mrs." William Mulvey presented the life membership pin. fcd outlook for March It Beef: With plentiful supplies and strong demand, lige change l prices is expected* holdPork: *Prices are expected' to d steady. r - Chicken; Prices will likely remain firm due tfstrong red meat prices; supplies of broilers and roasters will be relatively large. Turkey: Turkeys of all weights will also be in good supply. ggs: Prices are likely to advance slightly in late March. Large and extra large will re- main the' best buys. Apples and Pears: Prices will continue steady with moderate supplies. Potatoes: ' Ample supplies will keep prices low. Carrots and Onions: Due to heavy supplies prices are likely to remain unchanged. Rutabagas: Plentiful supplies at low prices. ' Hothouse Rhubarb: Good supplies with prices higher than last year. • Hothouse Cucumbers: Mod- erate supplies of cucumbers will avellable big„rico 'moi be t t 'l t r * . Jnr SEWING MACHINE SALES & SERVICE” in the I:.ORDWICH,. GORRIE, .WROXETER, AREA Telephene the MOIR Furniture Store in GORRIE Phone (WroX.) 24$•W2 WARNER COLLINGS of the BLYTH SINGER CNN. TIM will be in your area TUESDAY of each week for your convenience. 27-M6.13.20b IS HERE - Why not give yourself a lift 'with a NEW DRtSS from our Spring collection. . JuNIIORS, MISSES SIZES UPr TO 20, HALF -SIZES UP TO 26% 'FASHION ean , SHOPPE Located on Highway 87 at WROXETER MRS. CRAWFORD GIBSON, Prop. 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