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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-03-06, Page 8• 1 t 1 C f 5 f c 1 4 a1 vatneee-Tunes, Thursday, March 6, 1975 features from The World of Women Home and HURON -PERTH PRESBYTERIAL—Mrs. Roy Galway of Listowel was returned for her second term as president of Huron -Perth Presbyterial, United Church Women, when the organization held their eighth annual meeting at Trinity United Church, Listowel on Fri- day, Feb. 28. Pictured above following the installation service, from left to right, are: Mrs. Stuart Shier, RR 1, St. Marys, past president; Mrs. Frank Zurbrigg, Listowel, second. vice-president; Mrs. Leonard Strong, Egmondville, first vice-president, and Mrs. Roy Galway, Listowel, president. (Staff Photo) RICE IS NICE, for the Japanese at least, and piane Orien prepares to dish out a real Oriental meal complete with sweet and sour, cherry and soy sauces at the Girl Guides' International Night Tuesday. Expert Cleaning Help Your Look That enviable look of good grooming is yours when you let our experts clean your clothes. READMAN CLEANERS AND MEN'S WEAR St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) W INGHAM REV. T. K. HAWTHORN, Rector MRS. D. RICHARDSON, Organist and Choir Leader SUNDAY, MARCH 9 LENT 4 8:30 a.m. —Holy Communion 11.00 o.m. -- Morning Prayer MEETINGS Thurs., Mar. 6 - ACW meeting of the church at 1:45 p.m. Thurs., Mor. 6- -Euchre party in parish hall at 8:30 p.m. Fri., Mor. 7 —World Day of Prayer in th. Salvation Army Citadel 2:00 p.m. Wed., Mar. 12- Board of Management meeting in parish hall at 8:15 p. m. Thurs., Mar. 13 --Altar Guild meets at the rectory at 2 30 p.m. Thurs., Mar. 13- Great Chapter meeting in parish hall at 8.00 p.m. ► —Mr. and Mrs. Ray Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Keay have returned home after vaca- tioning in Florida. —Members of the local United Church Women attended the Huron -Perth Presbyterial held in Listowel's Trinity United Church on Friday. —Mr. and Mrs. Jack Alexander have returned home after winter- ing in Florida. The Housewife Re-elect Mrs. Roy Galway to head Huron -Perth UCW Despite unfavorable weather condition& over 325 ladies at- tended the eighth annual meeting off Huron -Perth Presbyterial of the United Church Women on Friday, Feb. 28 at Trinity United Church, Listowel. The meeting had been scheduled for Wednes- day, Feb. 26, but had to be can- celled due to a storm that para- lyzed the area. "Celebration" was the theme for the event which honored the 50th anniversary of the formation of the United Church of Canada. The church was formed on June 10, 1925 following the union of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational congregations. Mrs. Roy Galway, Listowel, was returned as president for her second term, Other members of the 1975 slate of officers includes Mrs. Stuart Shier, RR 1, St. Marys, past president; Mrs. Leonard Strong, first vice-presi- dent; Mrs. Frank Zurbrigg, Listowel, second vice-president. Huron Regional Presidents, Mrs. William Coultes, RR 5, Brussels; Mrs. Campbell Wey, RR 4, Walton; Mrs. Graham McNee, Dungannon; Mrs. Donald Kernick, RR 1, Kirkton. Perth Regional Presidents, Mrs. Mary Raycraft, RR 2, Milverton; Mrs. Charles Posliff, Monkton; Miss Marguerite Caister, Tavistock}; Mrs. George Grant, St. Marys. Mrs. Elmer Hayter, RR 1, Varna, recording secretary; Mrs. M. E. Reuber, Seaforth, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Walter McDonald, RR 1, Gad - shill, treasurer; Mrs. O. Sawyer, Mitchell, stewardship and fin- ance; Mrs. Stuart Shier, RR 1, St. Marys and Mrs. M. Batkin. Clin- ton, nominations. Portfolio secretaries included Mrs. Jack Ferguson, Gorrie, friendship and welfare; Mrs. Gil= bert Beecroft, Belgrave; Mrs. Millan Moore, RR 5, Lucknow - and Mrs. Cecil. Burrill, Mitchell, literature and communications; Mrs. Ewart Crago, RR 1, St. Marys, public relations; Mrs. Charles iWilkins, RR 3, Lucknow, Mrs. Russell McCallum, RR 2, St. Marys and Mrs. Charles Walkom, RR 1, Fullerton, pro- gramme;Mrs. Frank Zurbrigg, archives. Following the morning's registration, Mrs. Roy Galway, president welcomed all those in attendance. Invitations had been extended to the 75 United Church Women's organizations that make up the Huron -Perth Preby- terial. A number of ladies attend- ing were charter members. A large imitation 50th an- niversary cake decorated with candles was featured at the front of the church. Posters and banners, hand -made by in- dividual units, added flare to the day's aLtivities. During the lunch hour, Mrs. James Broughton, Atwood, a charter member of thee U.C.W., cut the anniversary cake. A choir of • ladies from area churches lead the singing with Mrs. Frank Zurbrigg, Listowel, as organist. The morning's program featured a pageant narrated by Mrs. Mayme Wilkins of Lucknow. It commenced with the staging of the union of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational congregations which was sym- bolized by a "Wedding of 1925". Taking the part of three brides were Mrs. Alma , Ankenman, Listowel; Mrs. Charles Walkom, Fullerton and Mrs. Bert Alton, Lucknow. Mrs. Ankenman wore the hand -made wedding dress that she wore on her own wedding day, Sept. 1, 19.25. She was the first bride to be married at Mayne United Church following church union in 1925. In recognition of the beginning of the. United Church Women's organization a "1962 Wedding" 'signified when Huron WMS and WA became Huron United Church Women and Perth WMS and WA became Perth United Church Women. This was followed by the staging of a "1968 Wedding" signifying the forma- tion of Huron -Perth Presbyterial United Church Women with the union of Huron UCW, Perth UCW and the women of the Evange- lical United Brethren congrega- tion. Members of Atwood Lnited Church, UCW, led the worship service. Others taking part in the day's activities included Rev. -William Bell, minister -of Trinity United Church, Listowel; Mrs. Millan Moore, Whitechurch; Mrs. Cecil Burrill, Mitchell and Mrs. Charles Posliff of Monkton, who compiled a history review and a "look" into the future of the UCW; Mrs. Margaret Ward, Lon- don, guest speaker and President of the London Conference UCW; as well as Mrs. Bert Alton of Lucknow. Mrs. Stuart Shier, St. Marys gave the report of the nominations. Throughout the church, ar- chive books, literature books and church related material were on display. During the service special mention was made by Mrs. Ward on.the recent death of Dr. Harriet Christie of Toronto, an outstand- ing church leader who died Jan. 20 in Edmonton, Alta., while visiting friends. Born in Owen Sound, Dr. Christie was deputy secretary of the mission division of the Unite Church of Canada and a membei the Federal Advisory Council on the status of women. In 1972, she became the first woman to be nominated as a church moderator. She declined the nomination. Dr. Christie was an ordained minister, although she never held a pastoral charge and was a vice-president of the Canadian Council of Churches. Mrs. Ralph Turgey is president of the host UCW at Trinity United Church, Listowel. SHEILA BURKE and Mrs. J. Beattie listen carefully as the Girl Guides present the customs and traditions of Scouts in Japan, Switzerland, Australia and Spain. After the presentations, each group. served foods typical of those countries. A DIFFERENT WEDDING—In honor of the 50th anniversary of the United Church of Canada, the eighth annual meeting of United Church Women, Huron -Perth Presbyterial, carried out tnerr event in a special manner when a "wedding" was enacted. The marriage signified the union of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregatinal churches on June 10, 1925 which became the United Church of Canada. Dressed in bridal attire were, left to right, Mrs. Harris Butson, Fullarton, representing Perth UCW; Mrs. Mary Raycraft, R"R 2, Milverton, representing Heron UCW; Mrs. Stewart Shier, RR 1, St. Marys as brides- m�id nd Mr6 Citfi,Wroz,tf ar, DIfe./l,nl.n+wr» - Hold shower GORRIE — Miss Chureb Tompkins of Elmira, Mrs. Gra- ham Devitt of Kitchener, Miss Doris Stokes, Goderich and Miss Vera Brasjen of Wingham were hostesses, assisted by Miss Mar- garet Dane and Paul Rochyer of Kitchener at a miscellaneous shower held in the Gorrie United Church Sunday School room on Saturday evening in honor of Miss Jean Brown, bride elect. Contests were enjoyed by the many local friends of the bride. THE RISING ROLLS WHITECHURCH — Leader Mrs. Archie Purdon opened her home for the meeting of The Ris- ing Rolls with president Kathy Purdon in charge.- For the roll call, six member exhibited a piece of batter bread. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Wendy Kay and Lori Ann Jamieson. Mrs. Elliott discussed the gond- ness of bread and food guides for health. Mrs. Purdon discussed dough for rolls, sour dough starter and bread. Each of the girls demonstrated different kinds of rolls. Material to be used for book covers was also discussed. The next meeting will be held March 17 at the home of Mrs.. Walter Elliott. Roll call will be answered by bringing a loaf of Schu�id.r chorus to gide concert at St. Andrew's The February meeting of the St. Andrew's Couple's Club was held on Wednesday, February 26, with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carr and Mr. and Mrs. Morley Bushell in charge. A hymn wassung, with scrip- ture and meditation being given by, Mrs. Carr. Gordon Leggatt sang two solos, "I'd Rather Have Jesus" and "It Took a Miracle". Mrs. J. Donaldson, chairman of the pommittee arranging the per- formance by the Schneider Male Chorus on Wednesday, April 2, reported on the progress being made for this corning event. All members of the Couples' Club will be selling tickets. Mrs. Donaldson introduced Mrs.' Gertie Tiffin who showed slides of her repent trip to Europe and narrated on her visits to France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Yugo- slavia and Italy. A social hour followed. THINK OLOUR Shoes and handbags cost money. Now, recotour them at home — easily and. inex- pensively Last year's black shoes can be red or green A blue handbag? Make it yellow. Instant Colouring works on leather and many plastics. Covers completely and lasts ESQUIRE INSTANT COLORING U INE CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY THAT RECOMMENDATIONS BUILT Over 25 Years Experience 3S7-2718 *Refinishing TakfastruckNooks, CaTractor Seats Refinishing 1 LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU *Sofas *Chairs *Office Furniture *New Custom Built TONY K. KESS WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR WORK Amaine ORTREL *Pants *Vests *Blazers *Safaris *Skirls *Shirts *Shells *Sweaters Springtime Softness in *AQUA *MINT *PEACH *YELLOW c�iiS u� ORTREL Josephine St. W ingharn • • • •