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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-12-11, Page 7BLUEVALE Mrs. Jack' olSon-.w re-elected presi- t OtbeUnited Church Women and w b Otey. When: Brownat ms's emus meeting Wed' i day .after n of last meek in the Sunday Sal room. Mrs. Harvey Edgar is past president. Other officers installed at the meeting, wee: t viee-p "; dent, Mrts.. `Wendell Stamper second vicepresident, Mrs. Allan Campbell; third vice-president, Mrs, Charles. Mathers; secre- tary , Airs,' Carl Johnston; treasurer, Mrs. Bert Hastings; pianist, Mrs. Olen. Sellers; Committees:. Christian and missionary, Mrs. R, Fraser, Mrs. W. Willits; fiance and social, Mrs. M.,Craig, Mrs. W.:Stamper; community friendship and visit- ing, Mrs. W. Peacock, Mrs, Bert Garniss; literature and coin- muinications, Mrs. L • Warwick, Mrs. G. Campbell; program, Mrs. Murray Johnston, Mrs. Ed MRS. NAN McKIBBON, Mrs. Lucille Alexander and Mrs. Marie Phillips had their hands full during the Wingham and l,istrict Hospital Auxiliary sdje last week. The Christmas boutique featured hand-crafted articles and home -baked goods donated'by the members of the auxiliary. TRIANGLE DISCOUNT PATE#T,vfD/C/MfS • COSVE7(s • TOBACCOS Rev. Robert H. Armstrong offi- length white polyester crepe with',, fur -trimmed sleeves. A corsage ciated at the ceremony . which empire waistline and bell sleeves . of white mums completed her en - united in marriage Margaret De- edged with lace. She carried a semble. borah Struthers and David Wil- bouquet of yellow roses. ' The groom's mother chose a liam Foxton, both of Wingham, in Miss Bev Merrick of Wingham, , floor -length gown featuring a St. Andrew'sPresbyterian as maid of honor, chose a floor- green skirt and figured bodice. Church on Friday, November 28, ' length gown, of rust polyester Her corsage was gold and rust at seven o'clock.,trimmed with beige smocking. mums. The bride is the daughter,of She carried ,yellow carnations..For travelling, the bride wore,a Mrs. Rosemary Struthers of Rick Stacey of Wingham was floor -length plaid skirt with Wingham and Bill Struthers of groomsman. brown blouse and an ivory shawl. Grand .. Bend. Parents of the Guests from London, Harris- Her corsage was gold shaded t groom are Mr. and Mrs. Ted ton, Teeswater, Gorrie, Wroxe= mums. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekdays - Sundays Noon to Six Foxton of Wingham. ter, Brussels, Grand Bend ' and Mr. and Mrs. Foxton are resid- EassissacgsacsamisassacksasteraceassaisamaratastiMIsalestossia The bridal gown was floor- Guelph attended a reception ing, in Wingham. which was held in the Vendome Honored guests at the wedding t h A A ' 'MA . AA AV:AVAAVA A ' '' Hotel, Teeswater. - were the bride's . grandmother, The bride's mother wore a Mrs. Isabel Adams of Gorrie, and floor -length gown of rose jersey the groom's grandmother, Mrs. with en Aire waistline and long Leslie MacDougall of Wingham. HRISTMAS $ . J ,„ UCW ahernoon unitg. 0 sc. 1 m $ .Itieetittg---- , h ,,,i,„ •,„ .,__hritt,„, or .• ,, MR g d A film, "The Bells.'of Christmas of the Nativity", was the high- light of last week's meeting of the afternoon ,unit of the Wingham United Church Women, held in the Sunday School room. Mrs. Barry Passmore was in charge of the showing. Miss Wilson was in charge of the meeting and chose as the theme "The Meaning of Christ- mas". In talking of the festive season, she said, "It is the season for giving and receiving of gifts, when God gave to man the great- est gift of all time, Jesus Christ. Let us enjoy giving and receiving of material gifts as symbols of love." The singing of Christmas carols was interspersed with scripture reading by Mrs. O. Lewis and prayer led by Mrs. Haselgrove. Miss Wilson then read the poem, "The Priceless Gift of Christmas", in which she said it is "a heavenly gift which only God can give and it's ours just for the asking for as long as we shall live". Her closing words were, "So take His priceless gift of love, reach out and you receive, and the only payment that God asks is just that you believe." The offering was accepted by Mrs. G. Johnston and Mrs. Patti- son and Miss Wilson closed with prayer. Mrs. Lockwood con- ducted the business and the minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. Wray. A total of 130 rrisits were recorded by the mem- bers. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Bone and the offer- ing of the Least Coin was re- ceived. Two sympathy cards have been delivered to Mrs. Tay - for and Miss Murray. The meeting closed with a hymn and lunch was served. A vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. Lockwood for two years' service as leader. Mrs. Underwood is the new leader of the unit. GORRIE" -- Mrs: William A. Smith was hostess for the December meeting of Knox Presbyterian Church Women's Missionary Society Wednesday evening. President Mrs. Thomas MacDonald opened with the aim and purpose of the W.M.S. after which she explained the meaning of the gifts the Three Wise Men brought to the Baby Jesus. "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night" was sung. • Miss Louise Matthews read the minutes. Roll call was answered by presenting a White Gift. The offering' was received.* Mrs.:W. Smith and dedicated by Mrs T. MacDonald. "Holy Night" was sung and Mrs. William Darling read from Luke 1: 2-17 followed by prayer by Miss Louise Mat- thews. Mrs. Cecil Payne read a poem, "The Fate of Man". Mrs. Charles 'Finlay gave the scrip- ture. The meditation was given by Mrs. A. Smith who spoke on "Christmas and Christmas Candles" after which a cande- lighting service was performed, each one lighting a candle . from the +Central candle which repre- sett 'jhfe'"L a it ';off the World:" Another carol, `Hark the Herald Angels Sing" was sung and Mrs. MacDonald offered prayer. The meeting closed by repeat- ing the Mizpah benediction. A -social time followed. The hostess, assisted by Miss Louise Mat- thews and Mrs: MacDonald served lunch. {wart,' Mrs. 1. mm, Ms. Keith Johnston; manse, et'a Mrsf ; rge 'ischer,. Murray MacFarlane; press atld pu icity, Mrs.' J. C. John - ,. o i- . H, Edgar; floWera, Mi Lillian Elliott,, : . Ken Joinistori, • Meet's, Mrs, Allan Camp- bell, Mrs. Po Jobnston, Mrs. Ralph Darlow; Baby Band, Mrs Ken Johnston; representative to. Official Board, Mrs. Max ,tea. ray, ; representative to Board of Stewards, Mrs. Carl Johnston; nominating committee, Mrs. Ross Nicholson, Mrs. Sparling Johnston, Mrs. Jim. Johnston: The members of Unit Four pre- sented the Christmas story, "The' Bethlehem Inn", as they depicted the manger scene with scripture read by Mrs. Bonnie Johnston and carols sung by the group. Mrs. Isobel Wheeler, Mrs. Max Dema ray and Mrs. Carol Camp- bell presented a very timely skit, "What Has Happened to Peace and Good Will?", illustrating a busy department store at Christ- mastime, with carols playing on the loud speakers and the rush and worry of the shoppers. ' The president conducted the business meeting. Roll call was answered with gifts for the Child- ren's• Aid Society. Rev. Wilena Brown discussed starting a refer- ence library and a decision was made to begin one. The ladies Gifts donated by B.P.W. Club The Business and Professional Women's Club held its Christmas dinner meeting at the Manor Hotel on Dec. 2. Members donated Christmas gifts for chil- dren, and these will be distri- buted through the Salvation Army later this month. Business completed, the group sang carols and played cards. Mrs. E. Suter and Miss N. Coutts will be in charge of the January meeting. —Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnston, Paul, Ruth Ann and Carol Ann of Listowel were Sunday visitors' with his mother, Mrs. Gershon' Johnston of Catherine Street. On Monday, Mrs. Johnston and George Grigg visited with Mrs. Lois McMichael and Bruce of Seaforth and with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood and Sylvia of Egmondville. —John Carruthers of London visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. • George 'Fisher. . —Visitors at the home of Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, Victoria St. E., during the •past week were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Almond, Gimli, Manitoba; their daughter, Mrs. Arnie Arenson and Mrs. Hugh Crozier, both of Winnipeg; Mr„ and Mrs. Edward Crozier, Stephen and Shannon of Burling- ton; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Borst of Kitchener and Mr. and. Mrs. Harold Hamilton of Wyoming. —Rev. T.. K. Hawthorn con- ducted the service commemorat- ing the second Sunday of Advent at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday. He was assisted by Doug Richardson who read the epistle. —Mrs. Gershom Johnston accompanied Mrs. Ted Robinson and girls of Donnybrook to Kitch- ener where they visited Friday and Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Jim Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Smith, Mr. and Mrs: John Liddle and family. ducted, w ith iiia yam''$, the s ret+ sof e group' of ir .activities, r indicated a: ,sued year i 1975, new slate of (gagers was Freie by Mrs. S` . Johnston ofQm ti'ng com- mittee. , .,Tears Waits sang sem, "0 Holy Night", and all joined In singing "ate Christmas". iii. Nicholson thanked. the officers . and Members for their Via" tion dura the yeard closed W sh" with a reading, "My Christmas ' . Dozing omal time followed, Unsit 'T'wo se h ec d. refresshments. WROXETER The 'geocrid meeting of the United Ctturc Women was heldeiast Wedne y, evening in the church hall;; Th, installation of officers followed:: ' thBalle proofficgram. with . Mrs. Dorothy iating The 1975 officers are; esi- dent, Mrs. Lloyd M:ce; fjrs' vice-president, : Me - Michael;. 2nd vice -Pres:,; M � Jack Burns; recording secretary, Mrs. Stan Gallagher; sorre ponding secretary, Mrs• Arlt e Miller, treasurer, Mrs, Harvey Coupland; Program ' Comm., Mirs. Warren Fines, Mrs.. Thomas O'Krafka; social functions,' Mrs. Gordon Louttit, Mrs. Harvey Wheelerd • supply and welfare; Mrs. 'Dick deBoer, Mrs. Geo. Adams, Mrs, Bruce Chambers; community friendship, Mrs. . Stan Hayes, Mrs. Mac Allan, Mrs. Les Douglas, Mrs. Stewart: Higgins, Mrs. George Gibson; pianist, Mrs. Ron McMichael; . Cards, Mrs. Wallace Mat- thews; flowers, Mrs. Ken Edgar, Mrs. Ken Bennett; representa- tive to Board of Stewards, Mrs. Glenn McMichael; representa- tive to Official Board, Mrs. Jack McLean; nominating committee, presidents of all units; literature and communications, Mrs. James Sanderson ,rep to -, tives to the manse, Mrs. William Wright, Mrs. Lloyd McGee, Mrs. Mac Wylie, Mrs. Stan Gallagher. SEPARATE .SHOPPE Main Corner Clinton next to Campbell's Mens Wear Open 1 to 6 Closed Weds. t7 ee our large selection of styles Gemini Jewellers (J 357-2670 RJ44ifiu gtvmrsowstvmxvztvouatvsmgvstuomkvmoa Our Christmas designs are a dream come true for anyone with gift problems. Just make your se- lection, tell us where to deliver and we do the rest. With just a few words from you, we can design something special to suit your home or answer your individual needs. Your gift could be delivered to almost any place in the world. - See the friendly guys at Lewis Flowers, your ex- tra touch florist. 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