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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-04-13, Page 5"Rey George W. Sash: Officiated at a double -rung ceremony in Corrie United Church on Satur- day, April 1, at 7 p.m., when he united in marriage Marion . out Adams of RR 2, Gerrie, and James John Schefter of RR 4, Win ham, Mrs. Sach provided Organ Music. Te bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Adams of RR 2, f Gerrie and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schefter of RR 4, Wingham. Mr. Adams •' gave Ills ,dahter in marriage. The bridal gown was of a late satin ern,�_. with sprays of willow leaves. it . was floor Length with empire waistline and featured short30tortegligeeves Sring and a wedding collar. small rope of the embossed willow leaves enhanced the em- pire waistline of the dress which the bride made herself. A Grown of pearls and crystal drops held her bouffant tiered scalloped tulle veil and she carried a bow Mrs. Riehl draw winner at Rainbow Club meeting The April meeting of the Mary Hastings Rainbow Club was held in the council chambers Tuesday evening of last week with 28 members answering the roll call with their birthday month. The president opened the meet- ing with the Housewife's Creed folloWed by the Lord's prayer in unison. Minutes of the previous' meeting were read and approved and correspondence . Was. read followed by the treasurer's report. The president told of flowers being taken to residents of Brook- haven at Eastertime and Mrs. Stokes reported on visits made to sick' and shutins during March. Mrs. Jardine and Mrs. Halliday volunteered to visit during April. Mrs. Gowdy' and Mrs. Stokes . made a motion that the group send two dollars to Easter Seals. The monthly draw was held with Mrs. Riehl being the winner. The president donated a prize to the member having a birthday closest to Easter. Mrs. Jardine was the winner. The meeting was then 'turned. tiverittithe hok'tes es. 'Euchrei iras t played with Mrs.; Galbraith, Mrs. Bradburn and Mrs. Armstrong the winners. Lunch brought- the, evening to a close. Hostesses for May are Mrs. Bain, Mrs. Halliday, Mrs. Hast- ings, Mrs. Francis and Mrs. Gil- mour. For Sweet Smelling SAVINGS Shop AT TRIANGLE DISCOUNT. ry Wilkinson Pkg. of 5 Reg. 75e RAZOR BLADES 3PL Nosema Anti-Penpiranf.11D Oz. �� DEODORANT ell. 1.98 . Planter's - 13 Oz. Vacuum Peeked Tin MIXED NUTS Rte. 1.39 .99 Glad -Reg. 69c AIR. FRESHENER •2P1. Rq. 1.15 METRECAi SHAKE .66 Facial Tissues 100's / scorn -Es SPECIAL 21.39 Bathroom Tissue 2 Roll Pack .MODERNE SPECIAL .29 TRIANGLE DISCOUNT PATFNT ,MfD/C/MfS ' COSNFT7(S + TOBACCOS Open 9 aim. to 9 p.m. Weekdays • Sundays Noon to Sixes TWO red roses, Ate pli! notis and ivy. She-wQre cau'.l<,eo,,earrings, a gift from her S oorn, Matron of honor was Mrs. Murray Vincent of RR 1, Bel - grave. Her floor length gown featured a pink taffeta skirt over which flowed pink flowered chiffon which .fell to a peasant - style flounce at the hemline. The bodice featured Victorian sleeves and a black velvet vest laced at the front, She wore pink roses in her hair and carried a basket of white mums and pink carnations. Groomsman for ' his brother was Ronald Schefter of Wingham and- guests were ushered by the bride's brothers, Donald Adams and Keith • Adams of RR 2, Gorrie. All the male attendants wore pink shirts and dark suits. The parlor of the Gorrie United. Church was the scene of the fol- lowing wedding dinner. The head table was decorated by the three - tiered bridal cake which the bride herself decorated in shades of pink and white. Receiving the guests was the bride's mother who wore a lime green lace crimpoline dress and coat, tan accessories and a cor- sage of pink feathered carna- tions! The mother of the groom chose a blue dress with brown ac- cessories and a corsage of yellow feathered carnations, Following thel dinner a recep- tion was held at Parkview, Listo- wel . Mr. and Mrs. Schefter will re- side at RR 2, Gorrie. - Honored guests at their grand- daughter's wedding were Mrs. Harry Adams of Wroxeter and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McBurney of Wingham. Mrs. Ed Spiel - meeker, the groom's grand- mother, of RR 4, Wingham, also attended. . ' Guests attend WMS meeting BELGRAVE — The Easter Thankoffering meeting of the WMS was held last Wednesday in Knox Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Ronald Oke opened the meeting with an Easter poem and the hymn, "Christ- the Lord Is Risen Today". . Mrs. Ode ,e ,tended a` welcome to the ladies from Brussels and Hensall WMS groups. . Mrs. Alan McBurney led, in prayer. Scripture was read by Mrs. Joseph Dunbar followed by another hymn. Mrs. Walter Shortreed gave the meditation, "Easter Is Eternal". Mrs. W. Kerr and Mrs. W. Ed- gar of Brussels sang -a duet, "The Place. of Secret. Prayer''. Mrs. Oke introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. John Ostrom. She told'interesting stories of things that had happened to her during her life as a minister's wife. She chose for her topic, "The Last Week of Christ's Life". Mrs. Alan McBurney thanked the speaker and others who had taken part in the meeting. Mrs. _ William, Dalrymple played two piano selections. Mrs.. Saber of Hensall, litera- ture secretary, had books with her for the ladies to look over. Mrs. Ronald Oke closed the meeting with a prayer. Lunch was served by the Belgrave ladies. '—Weekend guests of Dr-. and Mrs. Ray Bateman on Patrick Street were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Knight of Collingwood, Mr. and . Mrs. Ken. Bateman, Mrs. .John Stewart. Mrs. Mary MacDonald and Kitch, all of Leamington. The Easter Thankoffi meeting of the Women's; ary Society of St. *mirage byterian. Churchwas y April 4th. The president, Armstrong opened the n eetipg: with an inspirational poem. in the business period members were informed of the Synodical to .be held in Erskine Church, Hamil- ton, April nth and 12th and +s' of the Synodical meeting in Blue vale on May 17th. • The .scripture reading, and meditation weretaken by, M..V Young, basing her thoughts death and the lifO hereafter.: Several quotations from the Bible were read. `Because I live, ye shall live also," was the proclamation of Jesus. Therb is life after death. Life hereafter begins when this mental life ens,. and it is a great promise, Mrs. Day led the + meeting in prayer and the offertory prayer was given by Mrs. Bert Holmes. The members were favored with a piano solo by Mrs. Hazel Bate- man. The guest speaker, Miss Hazy, MacDonald of Goderich, for,' merly a teacher in Kenya was in- troduced by Mrs. R. Armstrong, She had attended the Moody Bible Institute and after gradua- tion worked in both the United States and Canada as a deacon - mission er Mrs. Gillespie 94th birthday ess with a wide range of activities and responsibilities, partfcularly in the Peace River District in British Columbia. She was a. ' teacher in Ethiopia, Taiwan,and Kenya. p Miss MacDonald described the restlessness that is prevalent in Africa, but said much is being accomplished by the conver- gence of all church denomina- - tions. Most primitive conditions prevail in many regions and the people are still looking to us for help. Workers are wanted and the wav is open. Difficulties in the many languages are particularly problematical. Miss MacDonald had several specimens of carvings and other articles of interest. Colored slides were -also used to show not only the region. of Kenya in which she rked, but also pictures of vari- ous places visited on her journey home. In conclusion, she stated that it is the Christian message which is going to hold the world together and prepare for His second coming. Miss Lilla Taylor thanked the speaker for her most interesting, informative, and revealing remarks, which gave the members much to ponder over and think about most seriously. Mrs. H. Gilmour closed, the meeting with prayer. Lunch was ' served and a social hour enjoyed. Retiring president, secretary presented WROXETER—The annual trict director, Mrs. Ron Mc - meeting of the Women's Institute Michael; alternate, + Mrs. Wm.' was held at the home of Mrs: Ron ' Wright ; public relations, Mrs. McMichael last week. Mrs. S. Leslie Douglas. Lockwood, president opened the Mrs. S. Lockwood then presid- meeting and roll call was ans- ed for the installation of the offi- wered with the payment of fees cers. and donations to the cancer cup= Reports were given by the con - board of the local hospital. veners of the standing commit - Minutes of the March meeting 'tees. . were read and a financial report At the conclusion of- the meet - of the year was read by the secre- ing the retiring president, Mrs. S. tary-treasurer. A meeting of the Lockwood, was presented with a program planning committee gift by 'Mrs. L. Douglas and Mrs. was scheduled to be held- at the C. R. Allan on behalf of the Insti- home of Mrs. C. R. Allan on April tute. Mrs. Lockwood thanked the 11.. "members for their co-operation Mrs. Wm. Wright acted as 'and kindness during her associa- chairman for the election of offi- tion with the Institute. • cers with Mrs. L. Douglas as sec- lig Mrs. H. Wylie' and Mrs. Wm. Wary. The folloWigiareAluatiiiiinWright presented.- 'Mrs... Dalton officers for 1972-1973: Dickison,' retiring secretary- . Past president, Mrs. S. Loc k- 3reasurer,-with a gift. Mrs. Dicki- wood; president, Mrs. C. R. Al- son thanked everyone and the Ian; first vice, Mrs.. Ron Mc- meeting was closed: . Michael; second vice, Mrs. Rus- Lunch was served by the host - sell Lockwood; secretary-treas- ess and . Mrs. Margaret . Adams urer, Mrs. Clarke Sharpin; dis- +and Mrs. L. Douglas. Marlene Weber receives gifts WHITECHURCH = The com- munity hall, with a settee decor- ated with bows and pink and white streamers attached to pink wedding bells, was the setting for a shower when the bride-to-be, Marlene Weber, was escorted to theseat of honor accompanied by her sister, Anne Weber and Joann. Laidlaw. Music was played by Mrs. Garnet Farrier. Mrs. Milian Moore, master of ceremonies, told some interest- ing and , humorous stories of young couples and wedding exieriences. She said that before the wedding they are spoken of as bride and groom. After the wedding it is man and wife. She gave a poem, "Boxes" and "For He Was Scotch and So Was She". Janie and Joann Laidlaw sang "I'm Looking over a Four -Leaf Clover" and an encore. Mrs. Robert Ross . gave + a + reading, "How to Pickle a Husband". Girls assisting with gifts were Gayle Rintoul, Janet Sleight - holm, Helen Gibbons, Jane Laid- law, Joyce Tiffin. A trio;' Helen Gibbons, Janet Sleightholm and Joyce _ Tiffin, accompanied by Mrs. Dan Tiffin, sang "Bouquet of Roses" and "Ain't She Sweet?" . Marlene .thanked everyone. "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" was sung and lunch was served by the sponsors. BEDKNOBS WINGHAM—Ail members ans- wered the roll call by comparing the .cost of their garments with that of a similar ready made one, when the Bedknobs met at Mrs. Jacklin's home. Mrs. Jacklin discussed facings, casing for elastic, trim for sleep- wear. The girls completed their handout sheets and each made a sample of a lower edge trimmed with lace. SECOND PLACE SPEAKERS --Placing second at the'Lions Club effective speaking zone competition Saturday night at Newry were, from left to right, Donna Artuso, representing the Guelph Lions, Jim Conway of Guelph, representing the Elora Lions Club, both Region 16 speakers; and Jo -Anne Palmer of Clinton, representing the Myth Lions for Region 3. Absent for photo was David Balser of Wirigham who placed second in the boys' competi tion for Region 3. (Banner Photo) r'• ri The Wingha rn ldvances WHITECHURCH Mn . Gib- son Gillespie was honored. on the +occasion of her 00th birthday ,Sunday, April 9, when open house was held at the home of her daughter, 14s. Garnet Farrier and Mr. Farrier. The day being fine and the sun shining, over 100 friends, neigh- bors and relatives signed the guest and extended con- gratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Gillespie on this happy oc- casion. Mrs. Gillespie enjoys fairly good health, is up and around ev- ery day. While Mr: and Mrs. Farrier were on holidays at Florida Mrs. Gillespie spent two weeks at Brookhaven Nursing Horne. On Sunday four of her friends from the home, Mllss Marion Simpson, Mrs. Marjorie McGee, Mrs. Mc- Ewen and Miss Myrtle Beecroft were able to visit her. Mrs. Gillespie was the recip- ient of many birthday cards with cheery messages and many spring plants. Contributions to the Cancer fund amounted to $47.50. Mrs. Gillespie had re- quested that she receive no per- sonal gifts although she did re- ceive some. After expressing congratula- tions and visiting with Mrs. Gil- lespie the visitors were served refreshments. Mrs. Gillespie has one daugh- ter Agnes (Mrs. Garnet Farrier), one son, Jack of Sarnia, five grandchildren, and three great- grandchildren. Those from a distance attend- ing open house were Miss Wini- fred Farrier of Long Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Farrier of Kit- chener, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gil- lespie, Lorraine and Barry of Sarnia, Mr. and' Mrs. Cameron Simmons, London; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis of Lucan, Mr. and Mrs. Don Bushel and family, of Kinlough, Mr-. and Mrs. Wayne Farrier and Kimberly of Hanover . and Rev. and Mrs. Stewart, Sea - forth. She received many long dis- tance telephone messages, one being from Mrs. Ernie Turner, . Ottawa, the former Mrs. Charles Gillespie. Mrs. Gillespie will have many happy . memories of her 90th birthday. COZY DOZERS BELGRAVE -- Janet 'Whytock read the minutes of t the last meeting when„ the Cozy r Dozers met at April McBurney's home. Roll call was answered by com- paring the cost of the girls' gar- ments with that of a similar ready-made ne. Mrs. Robertson discussed the handout sheets, demonstrated trimming with eyelet embroid- ery, trimming the lower edge of a garment and sewing on lace. The girls then sewed a sample and worked on their garments. Mrs. Chandler demonstrated facings, understitching and casing for elastic. Helen Chandler was elected to be the commentator for the group's fashion show. The next meeting will be April 12 at 7:30 at Janet Whytock's home. .4 —Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Belanger were Mr. and Mrs. Edward DeSutter and family of Tillsonburg. They also attended the christening of Lori Marie Belanger at Sacred Heart Church where they accepted re- sponsibility as the baby's godpar- ents. —Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gerahom Johnston were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Black of Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston, David and Donna of St, Paul's. —Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson have returned home after spend- ing the winter months in Florida. —Among the relatives and friends attending the funeral of James Doig on Monday were his niece Mrs. Gordon Werry of Ot- tawa and nephew John Doig of Hepworth. Mrs. Werry is a daughter of the late George Doig while John Doig's father was the late Paul Doig. —Easter Sunday visitors for a family dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John Bateson were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fuller of Lion's Head, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Fuller and Jeffrey of lean Milks, Ifiss Wendy Fuller of London, Mr. and Mr c, Jon Bateson and Jaen aid Elizabeth Fuller of Wrnghati t, guests at the Other same home were Miss Mary White of Lpondtm, Miss. Brenda Jen and Brian . McIver of Laron s Mend ,and + Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mitchell, Hamil- ton. - -Weekend guests with Mr.,,and Mrs. Scott Reid were Mr, and Mrs. George Pike of Brockville . and Mr. and MM. Arnold Hem' of Hariilton. 'Mr. Pike is Worthy , Grand Patron and. Mr.. + Hem, 'Associate Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Ontario Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. Reid and their guests attended the 50th anniversary dinner of Huron Chapter on Friday eve- ning. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Pike, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Reid and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reavie at- tepded a Grand Officers' Night in Wiarton, as guests of Georgian Chapter. Mental health is subject of thankoffering meeting WHITECHURCH—The UCW held their Thankoffering meeting on Tuesday, April 4, in the church, which was decorated with three baskets of spring flow- ers. Mrs. Millan Moore, ,presi- dent, welcomed guests from Bluevale, Calvin -Brick, St. Hel- ens and Chalmers WMS and their own members and gave the call to worship. A hymn wassung and Mrs. Moore led in prayer. Mrs. Elwood Groskorth read the scrip- ture. cripture. . In the meditation Mrs. Moore stressed the importance of doing things for others. Use time wisely in work. for the Master she said. "Love God with all your heart, for God''is love." The hymn,. "Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life" was sung. Mrs. Russel Chapman led. in prayer. Mrs. Karel De Koeijer sang the solo "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" with Mrs: Garnet Far- 'rier accompanying on -t-he :organ. The offering was received by Mrs. Albert Coultes and Mrs: Bob Three functiois mark anniversary BELGRAVE Mr. and Mrs. William Elston were honored oh three occasions prior to their 25th wedding anniversary on April 8. On Thursday evening they were honored by their family at a dinner at the Twin Gables, Listo- wel. Saturday evening the 2nd line of Morris euchre club held a surprise party at the Elston home. On Sunday they were guests of honor at a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bow- man, Brussels. • On each occasion they were presented with gifts. • Adams and Mrs. Clifford Laidlaw gave the offertory prayer. Mrs. Millan Moore introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Hall, from the Psychiatric Hospital at God- erich, who said that alcohol af,- Teets folks' mental health. Mental patients are given exercise and recreation to try to get themback to social life. Everyone should. learn to keep control of time, keep self respect and face the problem's of life so as not to be- come mentally ill. To overcome hate they are given happiness, friendship. and hope. During the question and ans- wer period it was learned anyone can be admitted, Catholic, . Pro- testant„ Jew, any demonination. There are 40 people now there who have no near relatives to come - to visit them. ' " Mrs. George " Thompson thanked Dr. Hall and Mr. K. De a P K�Ye�g � ?i� ��eduoth; e Sunday school room where lunch was served. SLEEPING BEAUTIES LAKELET—Eight members were present at the home of Carol. ,, Ann and Bonnie Behrns for the meeting of the Sleeping Beauties. Alice Versteeg read the Minutes of the last meeting. For roll call each girl told how, she planned to trim her sleep- wear. Achievement Day was dis- . cussed- and a fashion 'show was ,decided upon with Ellen Murray as commentator. Mrs. Hallman discussed bias binding and Carol Ann Behrns helped her demonstrate it. Miss Huth demonstrated corded pip- ing. Practical work was on bias binding and corded piping. Susan Angst will be secretary,. for the next meeting, April 13 at the home of Mrs. Hallman. 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