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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1969-12-11, Page 2Wingbarn Advance•Times, Thursday. Dec. 11, 1969 --Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Al- ton and family of London visi- ted with his mother, Mrs. Wil- liam Alton, on the week -end. Mrs. Alton is now a patient in hospital here. --Mr. Alex Leaver of Ed- ward Street and his sister. Mrs. J. M. Coultes of Belgrave visi- ted last week -end at the home Dooatiors made by Women's lest. WRUXETER--Mrs. Van Vel- sor opened her home for the December meeting of the Wrox- eter Women's Institute. There were 15 members and one visi- tor present. The president, Mrs. R. Mc- Michael, opened with a Christ- mas poem. Roll call was an- swered by Christmas Customs of another land, and donations for the shut-in boxes. Mrs. G. Greig, who had prepared a Christmas message,13 was unable to attend and it was read by Mrs. H. Wylie who also read a poem. A display of handmade gifts by the members was most inter esting. December 13th will be Achievement Day at Howick Central School for the 4-H Clubs. It starts at 1 o'clock sandei0eryone is welcome. There will be euchre parties on December 9'and January 6. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. L. Martin Donations were made to the Children's Aid Society and the Retarded Children's Associa- tion. Mrs. C. Coulter gave the courtesy remarks. Lunch was served by Mrs. William Wright, Mrs, W. Heimpel and Mrs. C. Sharpin, and the hostess, Mrs. V. Velsor. b W. R. BARTON .1, OPTOMETRIST Josephine Street WINGHAM FOR APPOINTMENT Phone 35.74361 of their sister, Mr,. and Mrs. George Pocock of Lambeth, and attended a wedding in London. --Mrs. Melville Bradburn spent the week -end at the borne of her daughter. Mrs. Jack Adair, Mr. Adair and family at Molesworth. --Mrs. Jack Stephens of Woodstock v is i ted over the week -end with her mother. Mrs. Charles Shiell, in hospital here, and with her father on Shuter Street. --Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Smith of Guelph spent the week- end at the home of her sister, Miss E. Musgrove and Miss Annie Henry on Centre Street. --East Wawanosh folk will be interested to know that Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson of God- erich spent last week with their family in Tillsonburg and all celebrated the 49th wedding an- niversary of M r . and Mrs . Thompson. They have three sons there. Harold, Ross and Clare and one daughter, Mrs. Philion of Hamilton. Fourteen grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. (*) DEDICATE GIDEON BIBLES AS A CONTINUING MEMORIAL May be donated through your local funeral director Placed in Hotels, Schools, Hospitals, Prisons B&PW Christmas dinner is held The Wingham B&PW met at Lee's for their annual Christ- mas dinner. Convener was Mrs: 'E.. Shera , who arranged the program. A number of guests were welcomed .and Mrs. R. Goy was the winner of the door prize. All those present gave short impromtu talks on their Christi mas impressions and iecollec- tions: Cards were sent to sev- eral former members. Gifts were collected for distribution by the Salvation Army. Wroxeter. U.C.W. installs officers WROXETER--The regular meeting of the UCW was held in the church school room Wed- nesday evening.. The devotion- al period was. led by Mrs. Ross • Sanderson. Mrs. Ken Bennett read the Scilpture lesson and meditation and, two Christmas carols were sung. Mrs. Ross Sanderson led in prayer. An interesting topic on Christmas was given by Mrs. Ken Mc - Michael. Mrs. Stanley Lockwood oc- cupied the chair for the busi- ness when it was decided to send a donation to the Salva- tion Army. It was also decid- ed to adopt the Chinese girl for another year. Rev. G. W. Sach conducted the installation of the officers for 1970. The meeting closed by pray- er and lunch was served by the Friendship -Unit. EARING .TESTS. VANC;E'S DRUGS=-WINGHAM Friday, Dec. 12 — 1 to 3 p.m. NO OBLIGATION Batteries, accessories, repairs to most makes ROBERT B.' McINTYRE, District Manager HEARING AIDS ® E. R. THEDE Hearing Aid Service Ltd. 88 Queen St., i6lt+ chener 1' t.� • PRECIOUS THINGS, LARGE gifts such as this mink scarf toilette, bubble bath and hand Oliver Gintel, Chantilly fray. AND SMALL, inspifrecombination and trio of fragrances -- eau de lotion -Jasmine Emba mink front ances by Houbigant. FRIENDS HONOR NEWLYWEDS Last Friday evening Mrs. Charles Carter and Mrs. John- ston Conn of the Gregory Apart- ments, Minnie Street, were co -hostesses for a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Fred McPher- son (Mrs. Beatrice Chamney), who were recently married. Near neighbors were present and contests, cards and croldn- ole were played. Following a dainty lunch the guests of hon- or were presented with a sir - ror. They expressed their thanks and the singing of "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows brought a pleasant evening to a close. Mrs. M.Moore takes part in Y.P.S. meeting WHITECHU RCH--The Lang - side Y. P.1S. met on Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clift Young withl3 in at- tendance. Douglas Wall 'pre- sided and opened the meeting with the call to worship. , The story of the hymn, "Stand up, Stand up for Jesus" was read by Robert Bregman and the hymn was sung. Donald Scott led in prayer. The Scrip- ture was read by Ken •Scott. John De Boer received the of- fering which was dedicated by. Bob McGillvary. Mrs. Millan Moore of White- church was introduced by Mrs. Jim Young. These ladies led in a discussion on the United . Church in Canada. FIRE PREYENTION IS YOUR BUSINESS! (XTRA CARE SM(S, LIVES, PROP(RTY Fire can put you out of busi- ness fast, if you're not careful. Check all possible hazards now. And see us for full financial coverage. W. B. GONRON, CLU INSURANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance Coverage Agents for... -.Manufacturers Life Insurance Company 5 JOHN ST. W. WINGHAM PH. 357-2634 A vote of thanks was moved by Nancy De Boer to Mr. ° and Mrs. Young for having the meeting and to all who took part. The meeting closed with prayer and Mrs. Young served lunch. Foxton-Roundinq vows of United Wingham United Church was the setting on Saturday, De- cember 6, for the marriage of Susan Marie Rounding, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. , Jackson Rounding of Monteville, Ont. , and Gerald. Harold Foxton of Kitchener, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Foxton, Diagonal Road, Wingham. Rev. Barry Passmore was the officiating clergyman. The bride wore a deep pink lace dress with flared sleeves. Her headpiece was a white vel- vet bow hat. Accessories were silver and her corsage was white carnations. Bridal attendant was M r s David McKay, Wingham, sister of the groom who wore a moss green dress with black accessor- fes, Her corsage was yellow mums. Ronald Rounding, Windsor, brother of the bride, was the best man. . A wedding dinner was held at Danny's Restaurant. T h e Attendance awards presented at United Sunday School The Sunday School attend- ance awards for the 1968-69 term were presented on Sunday at the WinghamUnited Church. A total of 83, an increase of seven over the year before, were given .out. The attend- ance secretary, Roy Bennett, read out the names and Rev. B. Passmore made the presenta- tions to the following 'people. First Year:. Dianne Orien , Susan Brown, Gregory Laidlaw, John Leedham, Vaughn Pass - more, Jill Swatridge, Paul Fox - ton, Mark Passmore, Christine Orien, Patricia' Orien, Debbie Foxton, John'Underwood, Kim Templeman, Trudy Ternple - man, Sandra Orien, Mrs. H. Swatridge, Kenneth Wood, Su- san Underwood, Nelson Under- wood; Kathy U n d e r woo o d, Aileen Underwood. Second Year: Julie Hayden, Sandra Morrison, Karen Case - more, Steven Morrison, Mur -1, • ray Willis, John: Haines:, _ Mrs. V. Reid, Jill Hayden, Brian Miller. : Third Year: Ruth Taylor, • Karen Wood, David Fear, Reu- ben Jacklin, Douglas Taylor, Wayne Sinnamon, Maureen Stainton, Dianne..Stainton. Fourth Year: Karen Reid; Arlene Willis, .Barton Irwin, Murray Fear, Jimmie. Laidlaw. Fifth Year: Edwin Haines, Janet Wood, Karol Galbraith, Rosemarie Fear, Danny Irwin, Sharon McKee, Mr. Stewart Beattie, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin. Sixth Year: Laurie Haines, Lynn Haines, Joanne Wood, Katherine Galbraith, •K a r en Galbraith. .Seventh Year: Ellen Reid. Eighth Year: David Bennett, Bernie Haines, David Reid, Murray Edgar, Richard Jacklin, Mark Tiffin, Janet Haines, Ran- dy Elliott, Elizabeth Jacklin. Ninth Year: Roger Tiffin, Steven Tiffin. • Tenth Year: Marilyn Irwin, Sheila France, Barbara France. • Eleventh Year: Paul Guest, Stephen Caslick, David Tiffin. Twelfth Year: Joe Kerr, Ruth Bennett. Fourteenth Year: gar. Fifthteenth Year: gar. Ninetieth Year: Mrs. A. Rintoul. al -in. en union' Sevetei m.o. a ez * pie were ,named: to :t .exec! * tive of Local 08, Atoo40111. Federation of MuaiO,ta'i et* combined annual rxleetir g and ladies' night in Stratford. Norman M, Crnegie of Stratford. was, re-eleoted AS president, He has served nine years as president of the local which includes musicians iitl Bruce, Huron a!nd Perth Coun- ties. Ross Mann cif Bluevale was. elected recording secretary; Joe Tiffin, Whitechurch, marshal; Don Robertson and Ken Du - charme, Wingharl, members of the executive committee. couple will reside in Kitchener. --Mr. and Mrs, Doi Mur- ray and family of Waterloo spent the week -end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Al- exander and Mrs. W.C. Murray. STOCKINGS STAR She always needs stpek- ings, and this year's Santa can choose from pantyhose, knee highs, thigh highs In many colors and patterns. Anglican women at Anger home The Anglican Church Wo - men met at the home of Mrs. G. Anger with an attendance of 25 and Mrs. D. Farnell, presi- dent, in the chair. The hymn "0 Come All Ye Faithful" was followed by prayers. Mrs. E. Gardner read the Scripture and roll call was answered by a_, Christmas thought. Mrs. Jack King and Mrs. C. 1. Wade were appointed to look after Christmas gifts for shut-ins. White Gifts were presented Sun- day for the children•at Nakina, Ontario. Members were re- minded of the congregational Christmas party followed by a Sunday School party December 21st. Mrs. W. H. French read a poem entitled Christmas, writ- ten by a former rector, Re v .• Jack James, now of Kincardine. The nominating committee was appointed to bring in the slate of officers at the January meet- ing. Mrs. J. Kerr conducted a lively auction sale and Mrs. J. Montgomery won the ,lucky number contest. Rev. T. K. Hawthorn'pro- nounced the benediction and lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. J. Kerr, Mrs. J. King and Mrs. A. Higgins. Donna Ed - Neil Ed- Linens Go Lively, Turn to Color White Christmas? It's still traditional. Gifts of linens, however, veer away from white to the reds, greens and other colors of Christmas. Vivid solids, geometric prints and plaids, large floral prints and pale pastels in new bed linens. Linens for the bath, always colorfully -minded, widen their variety of colors and designs, in the gift array this holiday season. Bedspreads and other cov- er -tips trend toward a bright Christmas. They're designed to help them turn bedrooms and guest rooms into part- time sitting rooms. For Mom3 and O*2 :. FROM THE. FAAAMY TY LAMP, CLOCKSETS A beautiful bronze, covered • wagon that has a real purpose as well as being decorative. It is an electric lamp and clock com. bined SUMO --Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Thomas of Toronto spent the •'week -end at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. 1c u1Jiam a Elston of Minnie, Stref The Wingha>rn Advance= Times Wingham, Ontario Second Class Mail Registration No. -0821 On Saturday evening a ve- hicle driven by Johanna Gib- son, Wroxeter, struck a cattle - beast on Highway 87 about two miles east of Wroxeter. Dam- age to the car was estimated at $100. Prov. Const. H. B. Mc- Kittrick investigated the acci- dent. tt'-Cit Return Postage Guaranteed. Also a° large SHIP CLOCK for the family commodore ANIMAL MODELS of horses, bulls and deer for the mantel unbreakable plastic looks like china $4.95 to $8.95 Gold plated three. piece Dresser ;Set Guara.nt+ed not to tarnish 3 pieces Other lovely DRESSER SETS starting at. $4,98 Separate Galcl or Silver DRESSER TRAYS ELECTRIC BOUDOIR CLOCKS A CHRISTMAS BONUS 'STORE • t ear sa G��' �ays a �e�� RpS. %OeO'tt0�� s tot d the` �rv9 Stove, .ttG ar GASES � � ��5 f 80��,5 , �• S,t aMa �R��F • �p��E ,�� V�FgRS OQAs a vsoc S.1S, G0c,, ��,G S� Eor Den �� pGN�, ��U 1. 1. AG S,tOG1iL d ?OS A �,rd pVE SAGS, en ar 11°S%. � 8 e's ' yittS, �,V'iG� ort V'i° Rfi gs' os O� dor Mer. O�„�`t �dsr. °��.3'f vN A,tCH'fcS � � �,� O�`��. 1y,��'�' W to o'r �r�3�5p ,�� C,�' Nfit Seg. oma'.3. 5tY. trod01010:0,1 41 � O GpRpS.G3 as' se GR r of C.hao �ect'� �g • • EL e offor you the Gift cl Health with L PRODUCTS VA" pRESCR/OT/ON DRUGGIST 1Rei_tallj } 4„ FOR CHR1STMAS *caw O-IT-YOU1SELF KITS Ladies or Girls will love van WYK WOOL SWEATER KITS include pattern and instructions SKIRT AND SWEATER KITS Enough Super Crepe EMU WOOL and MATCHED WOOL material for a Sweater and Skirt, including matching buttons. Patterns and instructions includ- ed. Acomplete outfit for only --- $18.98. KITS OF WATER REPELLENT NYLON YARN ' for one hat from a choice of five patterns included in kit. An excellent gift for a girl $2.98. EMU FILIGREE MOHAIR WOOL for the popular trend in 'Tams and Scarves.. KNITTING BAGS, NEEDLES, CROCHET HOOKS, PATTERNS and all other ACCESSORIES ANYONE CAN BE GIFTED WITH CRAFT KITS and enjoy their handicraft for years to come CREWEL PILLOW KITS NEEDLEWORK RUNNERS TAPESTRY SETS for Wall Hangings TAPESTRY PICTURES complete with frame ./ ) Ye) ) ♦` iri • 3r 2.98 1O.98 BEAUTIFULLY BOXED. LINEN TABLE CLOTHS 45x45 with 4 crochet edged napkins 14,4 Also BRIDGE SETS 36x36 FLAXSPUN 50x70 CLOTHS with 6 napkins A LUNCHEON & BRIDGE SETS Boxed PLASTIC TABLE MATS with 4 linen napkins Trueprest Sheets, Matching Pillow Cases' A Never need ironing — Flowered or plain Double bed sizd, 81x100, contour or flat BOXED TOWELS AND PILLOW CASES IA SforMom ° Fully automatic touch and sew zig zag Singer Sewing Machine — The perfect gift for mother or daughter 1 Reg. 5429 349.95 Other 99.95 Christmas Special models from up SEWING ACCESSORIES GALORE Antiqued Hold -all SEWING BOXES with easy carry handles -- from 55.95 up Battery operated ELECTRIC HAND SCISSORS—$3.49 complete with batteries PINKING SHEARS, SCISSORS, TRACING KITS, SINGER BUTTON-HOLERS, HANDY 40" x 72" CUTTING BOARDS A CHRISTMAS BONUS STORE SEE SANTA AT THE TOWN HALL — DEC. 19th and 20th 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. 4, •