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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-02-13, Page 8,e -15mea,inti ad y, Feb vwq & p Ufa f.aturs from The World of Women Ho. e an SPEAKERS COMPETING to represent Turnberry Central School in the Wingham'Legion Public Speaking competition on Feb. 1 were: front, Kendra McKague, Susie Powell, Mary Anne Nicholson, Michelle Thomson; back, Aileen Un- derwood, Deborah Armstrong, Wendy Armstrong, Debbie Do Your Clothes Lead A Dog's Life? Take them to READMAN CLEANERS and have them re -vitalized. We carefully process each step to re- turn your clothes in `"dog; gone" good condition. t READMAN CLEANERS AND MEN'S WEAR WINGHAM Sjaarda and Nathan Peel. Missing Armstrong and Nathan Peel won Jan. 29 and went on to place third in divisions, respectively, of the Legion contest. Brent is Day. Deborah competition the senior and junior elementary school the school Your Child's Portrait In vivid color A gift to you from REMINGTON'S WINGHAM NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Just drop into our store during the days and hours listed below. Your lovely gift picture will be taken FREE by a professional children's photographer. One gift portrait to a family which may include groups. It's our way of saying "Thank you" to our regu- lar customers, and "Welcoe" to everyone else. WEDNESDAY FEB. 26 - 10 a.m. to6 p.h�. ONE DAY ONLY MRS. WILMER HARCOURT, who retired recently after al- most 25 years as librarian in Wingham, says she's dis- covered "there's more to life than working every day.." Librarian retires Retirement is a difficult time for some people, but Mrs. Wilmer Harcourt is having no trouble at all. "It's no problem putting in time," she said. "There are so, many things that are so inter- esting which I just haven't had the time to do before." Mrs. Harcourt was with the Wingham Library for almost 25 years. having started there as the only librarian in June 1950. She was ,supervisor officially since the W inghatn library was in- torporated into the Huron County Public Library system, but she was in charge of everything from the time the library expanded and hii-ed new personnel. _ Firs. Harcourt explained that she didn't have to retire yet. since she is only 59 years old. but she decided "there's more to life than working every day." She said she had first started to work three years after getting married and "it's hard to quit once you are into the routine." But her hus- band also retired just before Christmas. and Mrs. Harcourt said "it's like 'we were on vaca- tion... A small party to commemorate the retirement of Mrs. Hareourt was incorporated into a Huron County library supervisors' meeting Jan. 29 in Goderich. During the meeting', Mrs. Har- court was panted with a pin for all herr years of service Now she intends to catch up on many things, esPecially sewing and travelling, two of her favorite pursuits. And then, of course, there's always reading, a habit that no librarian ever loses. to Ifla :10°1k 0 'M 0',,,.: 1 s S1,000 WINNER — Mrs. Margaret Burke of Listowel took the grand prize offered by the Howick Lions Club by winning their 51,000 jackpot. She said it was the first thing she ever won and "1 near went crazy" upon finding out she had the winning number. Mrs. ConrieII speaks to Anglican Church Women Mrs. W. Connell, in speaking to the Anglican Church Women of St. Paul's, used as her topic "Love So Amazing" and spoke of the relationship between God and man. Mrs. Connell said, "Everyone loves and desires to be loved and there is no substitute for it." She stressed the scripture passage, "He that loveth Me keepeth My commandments" and said this should be of prime importance to the Christian. "Our love of God is -what He wants more than any- thing else and we should have a deep sense of gratitude because He first loved us," she said. Mrs. T. Metcalfe' spoke on "Love for Our Fellowman", stating that the love Jesus showed is the .greatest of all and we must follow His example. She mentioned family love, the love between husband and wife and Christian love between friends. She concluded with a well-known poem reminding us to always treat our loved ones kindly as life is so uncertain. . Mrs. Don Farnell hosted the meeting and the president, Mrs. E. Powell, was in charge. The Least Coin was collected and several thank you notes were read from members and friends for cards received. Eight bales of used clothing have been shipped to Chris MacKay at Wunnumun Lake, Ontario. Plans were completed for the World Day of Prayer service to be held in the Salvation, Army Citadel on March 7. March calen- General meeting held at church FORDWICH — "Individual Responsibility" was the theme when United Church Women held their general meeting last. Thurs- day after n in the Sunday School room. The wolslfi `ier;'iice''wa5 taken by Miss McElwain, Mrs. Carl D'Arcy and Mrs. George Pitten- dreigh. Miss McElwain read scripture and the meditation, given by the three ladies, came under the headings of action, time, words, ways, works, money and life. Silent prayer followed. The program on citizenship was presented by Mrs. Wallace Hilton, Mrs. Alex Reid and Mrs. Lorne Seifert. The president, Mrs. Scott Clarkson, was in charge of busi- ness when roll call was answered with ways to improve one's citizenship.' Correspondence included cards of thanks from George . Ashton, the Children's Aid Society and the Hisey's House of Song. The World Day of Prayer will be held at 2:30.p.m., March 7, in the United Church. Mrs. William Wilson will be guest speaker. A motion to buy new hymn Woks for the church and choir was carried. It was decided to order 50th anniversary teaspoons and lapel pins. Mrs. Ken Graham was thanked for presenting the 1975 programs and the meeting dosed with the singing of a hymn. UCW meeting is held at Chapman home WHITECHURCH — The local United Church Women held their monthly meeting Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Russell Chapman with an at- tendance of ten. Mrs. Lorne Durnin opened with a reading and all sang a hymn. Mrs. George Thompson read the ....scriptUrefronithe 26th chapter Of Genesis. She also gave the thought of the month, "A Walking Christian". The hymn, "0 God Our Help in Ages Past", was sung and Mrs. Durnin told a story entitled "We Need a Solid Foundation". She then read a poem on prayer. The roll can was answered by each member quoting a scripture verse containing the word `heart'. Treasurer Mrs. Dave Gibb gave her report. Mrs. Millan Moore gave the topic, "Mission Begins With You", stressing that as we speak and act with others we exhibit a mission attitude. Mrs. McClenaghan read the tenth chapter of St. Luke's Gospel and Mrs. Moore closed the meet- ing with prayer. dais were distributed and plans were completed for the pancake tea. Tea and cake were ,served by the hostess and the meeting closed with prayer and a hymn. The March meeting will be held in the parish basement. Mrs. B. Moffatt is WMS hostess BLUEVALE — Mrs. Burns Moffatt opened her home for the February meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Glenn Golley gave the call to worship followed by the hymn, "Lead on, 0 King Eternal". Scripture from St. John, chapter two, and comments were given by Mrs. J. J. Elliott and Mrs. Jack Willitts offered prayer. The January minutes were read by Mrs. Glenn McKercher and twelve members answered roll call by giving a Bible verse containing a woman's name. Eleven visits to the sick were re- corded. Plans were mage for the World Day of Prayer' in March. Mrs. Golley reported on the annual meeting of the Maitland Presby- terial held in St. Andrew's Church, Wingham. Mrs. Gordon Mundell gave the treasurer's report. The offering was received and dedicated by Mrs. Golley. • Mrs. William Elston had charge of the topic fro kthe study book, "Unknown Cour" try". The first chapter was, "Crossroads, What people are saying, about Missions". The chapter por- trayed site people each giving his views on missions. Each one had a different standard in life: The members taking' the parts were Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Jack Willitts, Mrs. Harry Elliott, Mrs: Bernard Thomas and Mrs. Ross Gray. An interesting discussion arose from the topic as each member aired her views. Mrs. Golley thanked Mrs. Moffatt I for sha ►er,,a how, After the hymn, `e Chu? s One Foundation", the meeting was closed with -the Lord's prayer in unison and lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Joe walker and Mrs. James Elliott. —Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reavie and Mrs. R. Reavie visited with Mrs. Edith Reavie and family of Barrie on Sunday and attended the final game of the Barrie Mi- nor Hockey Tournament when the Oshawa Midget team were presented with the Bill Reavie Memorial Trophy. r 1 8&PW Club' sees slides -.,..es of Holy Land Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robertson showed slides of their interesting trip to the Holy Land when the Business and Professional Women's Club held its dinner meeting at the Manor Hotel on Tuesday evening of last week. They were intim by Miss Greta Harris and thanked by Mrs. W. Connell. Mrs. Albert Rantoul conducted the business. Plans were_ cofn- pleted for the dessert bridge party held in the council cham- bers. Twenty tables of bridge were played at the party whieh was held Wednesday evening. High scores were obtained by Mr. and Mrs, Fauvist) Moffat. Door prizes were won -by Mrs. Grace Web- ster, Mrs. Elaine Colvin, Mrs. Inez McGill, Mrs. Verna Currie, Mrs. Marg Bishop, Mrs. Ethel Day, Mrs. Norma Parker, Mrs. Grace DuVal, Mrs. Lillian Patterson, Mrs. Bev McBride, Mrs. Sandra Jamieson, Mrs. Olive Lewis and Stewart Beattie. The dub would like to thank all who helped make the bridge party a success. Belmore Jim Renwick's dog .. Tony chased a brush wolf into a far- mer's barnyard in the Elmwood area where it was shot. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zinn and Paul of Dungannon visited with the Elmer Jeffrays on Sunday. George Nickel, Ron and Doug, visited with the Johann family'on Saturday night. _ Loose deritiires Kati no ignger cmbarrsss you. Jost use iraFix Denture Adhesive. 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