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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1969-10-23, Page 10Page 10 -- Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Oct. 23. 1969 Kuckta-MacConneli vows The marriage of Carol Anne MacConnell and Frank Kuckta was solemnized at Rowntree United Church, London, on Oc- tober 11. Rev. Jones officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank MacCon- nell, London, and granddaugh- ter of Mr. and Mn. George T. Currie of Wingham. The groom is the son of Mrs. Kuckta of London and the late Mr. Kuckta. Given in marriage by her fa- ther the bride chose a gown of imported French lace over satin and snatching cathedral train. A crown of seed pearls on satin petals held her scalloped shoul- der length veil and she carried a cascade of red roses and trail- ing ivy. Mrs. Heather Dewan was her sister's matron of honor and bridesmaids were Mrs. Toni Brannan, Miss Linda Brady, Miss Wendy MacConnell and Miss Debbie MacDonnel as junior bridesmaid. Miss K e 11 y St. Marie was flower girl. The senior attendants were dressed alike in turquoise over satin gowns and the junior attendants in pink chiffon over satin. They carried cascades of carnations to snatch their gowns. John Kuckta was his brother's best roan and ushers were Jim Desand, Steve Kuckta, Charles Winegarden and Allan MacCon- nell. For travelling to Florida the bride changed to an olive green brocade dress and coat ensem- ble with reptile shoes and purse. w . reside in London. Representativeexplains the Canada Pension Plan WHITECHURCH--The Wo- men's Institute met Tuesday' evening of last week when mem- bers, visitors, husbands and rel- atives were welcomed by the president, Mrs. Victor Emerson. Minutes were read by Mrs. Russel McGuire and roll call was answered by naming a.place of unusual interest in Huron or Bruce Counties. . It was decided to send a do- nation of • candy to the Wingham and District Hospital in April and an invitation was accepted 'to. attend a short course, "Fash- ion Cues For You" at the Luck- now town hail on November 21, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Delegates named to the • county rally at Elmwood were Mrs. Bob Ross and Mrs. Fred Tiffin. Arrangements were •made for tickets and billets for the convention at Mount For- est. Arrangements for the De- ' cember banquet were left to, the hostesses for that month, •.Mrs. Ja..aes Currie, Mrs. John- ston Conn and Mrs. Gershom Johnston. Quilt patches were donated • to the Goderic Psychiatric Hospital. Vahnteers were ask- ed to make sandwiches for the old time dance on October 24. Community singing was enjoy- ed. Mrs. Russel Gaunt introduc- ed Mr. Shearer of Kitchener, a representative of the Canada Pension Plan who was the guest 11 speaker. He said to receive a retirement pension one must have contributed to the Plan and reached the eligible age. If under 70 one must be retired from regular employment. • Topics discussed were con- tributions, combined pensions, disability peinsion benefits for widows and children. The Ca- nada Pension Plan district of- fice is at 22Q King St., E as t, Kitchener. The speaker was thanked, by Mrs. Dan Tiffin. She also pre- sented him with a gift... The motto, "Let us be un- derstood", nderstood", was given by Mrs. Tom Metcalfe. She said in 1969 we .find new phrases -- Keep it cool, Uptight, Hung up, Zap and Hack it. To most these words are meaningless. When we have a beautiful lang- uage we should be able to ex- press ourselves in more digni- fied. ignified• words. Examples of words well spoken)were those. of Frank lin Roosevelt when he said , "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself", and Winston Churchill's "I have nothi{ng to offer but blood, . toil, sweat and tears. " Later when he turned to the U. S. for help he said, "Give us the tools and we will finish the job. " Mrs. Metcalfe said. to quell the modern trend individuals should speak clearly and concisely, write clearly to influence others to do the same. Wfiitechurc'h' Personal Those attending the Women's Institute Bruce County Rally on October 16, held in Elmwood, were Mrs. Tom Magoffin, Mrs. Fred Tiffin, Mrs. Bob Ross. Mrs. Victor Emerson. Victor Emer- son accompanied the ladies and spent the day in Elmwood. Hilda De Boer returned home from St. Joseph's Hospital on- Wednesday nWednesday after eye surgery. She is to return next week for a check=up. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Howlett of Calgary and son Mervyn of Korea, and Mrs. Albert Phil- lips of Burnaby, B. C. , were Thursday visitors with Mrs . George Phillips of W. Wawan- osh. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jamieson and Mrs. Tom Magoffin, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gaunt and other `rela- tives visited with them. Mer - vyn told of his work and living conditions in Korea. Tom Visser and Clifford Mann were Sunday visitors with YOU CAN HELP US HELP YOU Seven customers were disappointed last Christmas when we were unable to fill their upholstering renovation prior to the festive season, because they failed to book far enough ahead. PLEASE HELP US ... if you are now considering work on your living roompieces arrange an ap- pointment immediately so we can plan our fall and pre -Christmas work Toad. 357-1011 E.M.S. • UPHOLSTERING 20 Water St., Wlagb�m "Old Time Know-how -y- New Time Ideas" Citizenship Iheme for WI meeting GORRIE--The Women's Inti- tite met at the home of Mrs. Melvin Taylor on October 15 with 13 members and four guests present. Mrs. Alex Graham, president, conducted the busi- ness. , ; A bus tour is arranged for October 28 to visit a shirt fac- tory in .Kitchener, aswell as Mackenzie King's home, a bread plant and Huronia Hall (C. N. I.B.). Mrs. Glad Edgar and Mrs. John Bennett will attend the short course in Seaforth October 21 and 22 on "Main Dish Makes a Meal". Mrs. Harold Keil, citizenship convener, gave the motto, "Good, citizenship is a stepping stone to a great nation. .Mrs. Glad Edgar introduced the guest speaker. William Keil who spoke ably on citizenship, emphasizing that 'the frequent response of "can't, S i r " or . "can't, Madanx", is of no help to any organization. Mrs. Norman Fairies and Holly Jane Gerrard w on the Dutch auction. Mrs: Hartwell Strong, Mrs. - Robert Elschner and the hostess served lunch.'. Simon and John DeBoerr, • Mr. and Mrs. Peter Steffi of London were week -end visite with his parents. Mr. and Mme.', Philip Steer. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Mager, fin and fancily of London were Sunday visitors with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Magoffin, Charles Falconer, Mary and John of Glamis, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Art Cronin and Jim Falconer of Wingham. Visitors at the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Elgin John- ston and family were Mr. and Mrs. Almer Hicks and Mr. and Mn. Albern Hawking of Killar- ney, Manitoba. 'On Sunday Mrs. Lillian Lamb of Wingham and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wy- lie of Wroxeter visited at the ',same home. Autumn Days will soonbe just a memory Langside YPS WHITECHURCH--Langside Y. P. S. met on Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter DeBoer and family. The president, Douglas Wall, gave the call to worship. "The Answer My Friend Is Blowing in the Wind_" was sung with Doug Wall accompanying on the guitar. The Scripture was read by John DeBoer. Pray- er was given by Helen Weirsrha. Roll call was answered by 16 asking questions,. on the Presby- terian Church.. The minutes were read by Carolyn McGill - vary. The next meeting will be held November 9. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Moffat. Nancy DeBoer and Helen Weirsrna are to prepare the next meeting. As the topic, Gordon Wall answered the questions submit- ted in the roll call. Lunch 'was served and cour- tesy remarks were given by Mur- ray Moffat. IT'S JUST ABOUT TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO FALL. BUT ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER? Checked all windows, doors and storms yet? Now Is the time to get cracked or broken glass replaced. See us for any sire of replacement glass. ALEXANDER'S HARDWARE PHONE 3574631 - JOSEPHINE STREET St. Andrew's celebrates IOlth anniversary Mrs. Cecil Falconer and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin went to Strathroy on Tuesday to be with the fam- ily of Mr. and Mrs. Hector Pur - don while they attended the funeral of her brother", who pass- ed away very suddenly., The congregation of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church marked their 107th anniversary with services at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Sunday. Rev. Robert H. Armstrong. recently inducted as minister of the church. con- ducted both services. The church choir, with Mrs. Don Robertson as organist, sang the anthem "Hark, Ten Thou- sand Harps and Voices" at the morning service and the even- ing anthem was "Ye Servants of God ". Miss Lavonne Ballagh was the soloist for the morning service and her 'selections were "Follow Me" and "My Prayer". Mn. Nelson Pickell at the piano and Mn. Robertson at the organ played an instrumental duet during the evening service.' --Mrs. John McGee was able to leave hospital last week and is at the home of her son, Mr. Fred McGee, Mrs, Mary Weaning of Wi eter, M10 Helen Gibson and Miss Dorothy Boyle of Toronto were Thursday visitors M.►ith and Mrs. Elgin Johnglan, and family. Wesley Tiffin on Monday took the Wingham District High School soccer team to play at Listowel and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Arthut Proudly of that town, Mrs. Leola Chadwick of Lon- don spent the week' end with Mr. and Mrs.. Victor Emerson and on Sunday all visited with Miss Lila Emerson of West Wa- wanosh. Mrs. Cecil Falconer and Mrs. A. E, Purdon visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ross .I oggart; Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Well- wood accompanied Mr. and Mrs Jack Cronin of Orangeville to visit on. Sunday with Mrs: Art Cronin and Jim Falconer of Wingham. Mrs. A. E. Purdon is spend- ing this week with her sisters, Misses Bertha, and Agnes Mac- Kay of London. RICK STAPLETON of Wingham holds his 29'V2 -inch Cohoe salmon which he caught at Pork Albert on Sunday. The large fish had not been weighed but by the looks of it, the newbreed of salmon In the Great Lakes Is surviving well in its new environ, ment. The fish was introduced to ' the ' Great takes to replace the lake trout whic. h have been,thinned out by the lamprey eels. .-,-Advance-Times Photo. FLING AND CARPET SALE ENDS OcTOBER 31 W E L D W O O D is my BRAND how mahout KTEX THE SENSIBLE FLOOR- IN6 FOR KITCHENS AND ALI:. 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