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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-02-20, Page 74 ;Yoe OEUVRE The Original hand-written Tweedbarraluir History was opened for interested browsers, ,in.the Institute Room of the .comununity centre at the , February meeting. Mrs. Don MacAdam, opened the meeting in the proper manner, and Mrs. John Ruther- ford read the minutes of the January meeting, which were approved as read. A committee of Mrs. Gordon Weir, Mrs, Wilfred Johann, and Mrs: David Eadie, was appointed to plan for the Chamber of Com- merce banquet, to . be held at the arena on Thursday, March 6. It was agreed that the Institute supply the food for the Skatathain, on Saturday, March 15. Decision was made for the secretary to forward the $50 fee, for the spring officers' conference. The curator, Mrs. Harvey Bal- lagh, then took charge of the meeting, and called on Mrs. David Eadie, who read a chapter from H. Gordon Green's book "Goodbye Little Town". The roll call was answered by "My favorite memory selection of public school days". Several ladies had brought along their readers of by -gone days, while others depended on their not -so - trusty memories, but found that someone could usually fill in the missing lines. Mrs. Ballagh showed what was being done toward a suitable scrapbook, to contain the histories of the former schools in the Belmore area Mrs. Walter Woods outiined the family history that had been compiled la'y her late° husband, Besides a history of the 1&ood8A Hastings, Evans .and MacPougal, Inglis-Findlater, Smith and Pipe families, it contained a synopsis of the book, "The Queensbush", by W. M. Brown, M.D. The town- ships of Howick and Turnberry were originally a part of the area, known as the Queen's Bush, Nostalgias of early days, de- pression years, and interesting events in the lives of the an- cestors and descendents, were also a part of the Woods -Inglis family history. Mrs. Ballagh had compiled a family tree, with the use of a "Trace -A -Clan Kit", which was explained. It contained a page for each family, beginning with the Harvey Ballagh and Agnes Darling family, on the Culross- Turnberry boundary, on the western edge of Belmore; then tracing back to the paternal and maternal ancestors. Pictures contained in this book, added greatly to its interst. Attention was brought to the preparation of a House Log, as outlined in the fall edition of the Home and Country magazine, by Mrs. R. C. Walker. The March meeting will be Family Night, convened by Mrs. Don Eadie, with Bruce McCall of Brussels Livestock Sales Ltd., as guest speaker. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION TURNBERRY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1975 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 WINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1975 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 EAST WAWANOSH PUBLIC SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1975 .....m, orya�w rt +p6:, +Rr"uwr'�� +w,, {A.�A, . MJ�W+MmRirYN.GiEMtYM.OL. k. ��.. n M r T r. _.'. L-.T•�C'.4�a41JW.'�aY:'^'^=-•i Children 5 years of age on or before December 31, 1975 are eligible to register for enrolment in September. Information required at regis- tration: Child's Birth Certificate, Social Insurance Num- ber, Ontario Hospital Insurance Number, and Immunization Record. Your Child's Portra n 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 "Welcome" to everyone else. WEDNESDAY FEB. 26 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ONE DAY ONL IT'S A HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY for Brian-$teffleri Douglas Cerson, Tony Homem, Susie Grubb (front) and Rene Poels, Kevin Schmidt and. Kerri Bray (back)s they pose proudly before a wall of hearts they. made themselves in,the Sacred Heart kindergarten. "WE MADE THESE OURSELVES" say Karen Schwitchenberg, Chris Cerson, Angie Benninger and Murray Skinn of grades one and two at Sacred Heart as they display their Valentine's Day hearts. Will plan project to -mark International Women's Year BLUEVALE — Mrs. Jim Arm- strong was hostess for the Febru- ary meeting of the Women's In- stitute on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Wendell Stamper presided and welcomed the 19 members and4three,children present. A letter from FWIO President Mrs. Maluske of Chesley, con- cerning International Women's Year, and the increase of fees to $1.50 was read by the secretary, Mrs. W. Peacock. Mrs. Jim Armstrong, Mrs. Murray Jenkins,. Mrs. Ken Sim- mons, Mrs. Soren Anderson and Miss Emma Johnston were ap- pointed as a committee to plan a project to celebrate International Women's Year. Mrs. Harry Elliott assured the Institute that the Presbyterian ladies would cater to the annual meeting dinner in April. It was decided to pay the pooling fee for the delegate to the officers con= ference, April 29, 30 and May 1 at the University of Waterloo. Thank you notes were read from Mr. and Mrs. Allan McKer- cher, Marie Chapman and Spar= ling Johnston. Leaders for the 4-H homemaking course . this spring are Mrs. Tim Tolton, Mrs. Ken Chambers, Mrs. Robert Peel, Mrs. W. Stamper, Mary Edith Garniss and Rosemary Schmidt, Due to a shortage of towels at the community hall, each mem- ber is asked to take a towel to the „March meeting and it was de - Receive awards The Mount Forest Confederate and The Listowel Banner were among the community news- papers receiving awards at the annual convention of the Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association in Toronto last week. t, The Confederate, of which David Wenger is managing editor, won the award for best display advertising in Class 2, which was accepted by Bonnie Stinson, advertising manager. The Banner. with Bob Wenger as managing editor placed first in - - -its- class for general - excellence, best front page and best composi- tion and layout. Marion I. Duke, editor, accepted the awards for The Banner at the Awards Night banquet on Friday. This being the 25th anniversary of OWNA, past presidents were special guests at the Friday night banquet. Barry Wenger, associa- tion president in 1958, was among' the past president's to receive plaques for service to the OWNA at this function. The Goderich Signal -Star was top in the sports page category in its class. —The Scout and Cub church ' service will be held in St. Paul's Anglican Church next Sunday, February 23, at two o'clock. The public is invited to attend. cided that members would take a gift for the Cancer Cupboard to the April meeting. . Mrs. Jack Nicholson, Mrs. Wendell Stamper and Mrs. Ken Chambers commented on they food handlers seminar whi they had attended at Winghar The World Affairs-convend, Mrs. Ken Simmons, presided for the program. The roll call was, "Are you in favor of the Queen being head of our country and why?" Mrs. J. C.Johnston gave a very informative talk on the life and achievements of the Lieuten- ant -Governor, Mrs. Pauline McGibbon. Miss Karen Armstrong delight- ed the ladies by dancing the sword dance and the Highland Fling. Mrs. Murray Jenkins won the Valentine cake, made and do- nated by Mrs, Ken Chambers. Lunch was served by the hos- - tess, assisted by Mrs. Ross Nich- olson, Mrs. J. C. Johnston and Mrs. Jack Nicholson. The March meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Soren Ander- son on March 12 at 2 p.m. The roll call is an interesting article from a Home and Country. Each mem- ber is to take a bit of humor to the meeting. Mrs. Johnston hosts unit BLUEVALE — Members of unit one of the United Church Wo- men met at the home of Mrs. Carl Johnston on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Mathers chose "The Miracle of Prayer", as the topic of her devotions and read several scripture passages per- taining to this. A visitor at the meeting was Mrs. Mabel Harris and two wee visitors, Heather McGavin and Jeff , Mathers were present. Mrs. Carl- Johnston read the minutes and financial statement. A crib quilt which had been made by the group was sold. Plans were made for cateringto a wedding in August. Cards were sent to Mrs. Gordon Holt and Mrs. Reta McLennan. Members were reminded of the World Day of Prayer to be held in the Presbyterian Church on March 7 at 3 p.m. Unit one is responsible for the entertainment at the April meet- ing in the church. The ladies spent the afternoon quilting after which the hostess served lunch. White WHITECOURCH -- Gine$ speaker, Mrs, OA KopMAs, WA* introduced by Mrit. Di TOP –when she Broke to the Men.,liars of .the WhiteGhuareh Wo1,1 einty A� stitute at their Educat on and Cultural Activities meeting •held Monday of last week at the home of Mrs. Frank Roes, Wpaghant: Mrs. Kopas showed pictures taken on a trip to Italy and gave an interesting .commentary. She also had on display many articles procured in Italy. President Miss Merle Wilson opened the meeting and Mrs. Tif- fin gave readings. Mrs. Ross de- monstrated the making of tea biscuits. Mrs. Tiffin conducted.a contest on kinds of white powders -used in the kitchen and which can be taken inwardly. Winne were Mrs. Elmer Ireland and Mary Hehn. Mrs. Fred Tiffin received a prize for having a birthday closest to Valentine's Day. Roll call' was answered by 13 members and eight visitors telling something important about Spain. The members also brought gifts for the Valentine boxes. During the week, the com- mittee peeked and delivered 21' boxes. The motto, "Wha( should- edu- cation be? Knowledge or how to, search for knowledge?", was given by Mrs. George Fisher who Belmore The McBell Friendship Club which was formed about 21 years ago, got together for a reunion and pot luck supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Taylor of Walkerton on February 2. Twenty-nine people were to- gether for a most enjoyable eve- ning. The • sympathy of ,,the com- munity goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boyd and the Nickel family on the death of their wife and mother, Mrs. Robert Nickel of Gorrie. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goodall of Wingham are spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Len Metcalfe while their parents are on a trip to Portugal. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Renwick were honored on Sunday by their family, when a lovely dinner was held at the Four Aces Restaurant in Clifford. This special occasion was their 50th wedding anni- versary, the actual date being February 15. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Edwards and girls of Ailsa Craig visited with friends in the McIntosh area on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Marshall of Stratford visited with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Newans and John on Sunday. Two wolves were shot by the Bairds during <the week, one .,on Wednesday, the other Saturday. On Friday the Belmore Cham- ber of Commerce played hockey against the CKNX Try-Hards in the Belmore Arena. The Try- Hards defeated the Belmore team. Miss Gail Renwick attended a smorgasbord supper on Satuuday in Arthur at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Stockton. This supper was in honor of the International Youth exchange applicants. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Darling and family visited Saturday with Miss Isabel Darling in Kitchener. HEARTS GALORE were entered in the Sacred Heart Valentine's Day,contest for grade seven and eight students. Theresa and Sharon Brophy hold prizes to be awarded to the lucky winners, while Michele Foxton carefully guards her homemade Valentine cake. Wi meets that one cannot have knowledge without ssare) for It. a'One cannot be educated until he obtains knowledgee» she said, ' two go hand in hand," During the business period, a letter was read from the provin- cial president, Mrs. Malu ake, *- forming Institute that the fees are $1.50 per member. The Insti- tute again decided to collect for the Cancer Society and to send a delegate to the officers' confer- ence at Waterloo for Agricuittu and Canadian Industries, eirh«r Mrs. John Currie or the set, tary-treasurer. Courtesy remarks were given by the president, Miss Wilson), and the meeting closed with the singing of "The Queen". 'The WI Grace was then sung and lunch was- served by Mrs. Russell Gaunt, Mrs. G. Johnston and Annie Kennedy, serving the bis- cuits demonstrated by Mrs. Ross. ills Gatti! The la i' ►, Women's Mises* MOICIWOrth B inet for its Feb ° the home of Mrs. Tindall Kercher.. Mrs, Lloyd .Fetker res d 544 reported on the annual terial~ meeting held in 'WWu in January. Theme for Bibb devotions wits "God of the ,pasta prem and> future". Study period, "Crcads", k the . form of a Bis, .14.;sion, Taking part were Mrs. William Mitchell, Mrs. Tindal. ,McKercher, Mrs. Frank 1 t), Mrs. John Brush and Mrs, 400 Felker. 'Five different points Of view were presentedeV miSsfens and a -discussion that follow(' brought up even more. Mrs. McKercher and Mrs. Wit - Ham Mitchell served luni` during a sociiil half hour. WARD & UPTIGRQVE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS . John C. Ward, C.A. R. E. Uptigrove, C.A. • List'ow'et 019) 291-3040 •sf . . ' FEB. 19.26•, TERYLENE . 1*. •. +y�►�..` QUILT t. +.�1ryNn.1 $ fi.: �j141l1JiU*tt� Reg.. $4.89 ST.EDMANS-OWN — "Queen Size" PANTY HOSE . , Reg.99c .79 PR. BOYS' _Cushion Comfort , . SOCKS Sizes 6-8'/2 and 81/2 to 10 Reg. .79 pr. ... . PR.. 63 LADIES' -100% Nylon Stretch. a BR EFS One Size PR. 57 EMBASSY — Acrylic . BLANK ETS $5 • EA. ti Reg. $7.59 Size 72" x 84" ' SA[]E3 10007 OPEN TUES. EVERY TO FRIDAY WINGHAM. 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