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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-06-07, Page 26PAGE 8A —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1979 Goderich deaths r STEVEN HANTHO A. PEARL LEITH Mrs. A. Pearl Leith died on May 28, 1979 at Maitland Manor Nursing Home, Goderich, at the age of 89. She was born . to Alexatrd'e artzt-lblary-A-nn Clark on March 3, 1890 in West Wawgnosh Township. T 41 The Federation of Women Teacher's Associations of Ontario (FWTAO) for Huron County held a spring banquet at the White Carnation in Holmesville on Wednesday, May 30. These teachers were honored upon their retirement at that time. Left to right are Helen Jamieson of J.A.D. McCurdy School, Huron Park; Donalda Adams, Hullet Central School, Londesboro; Gladys Doig of Seaforth Public School; Phyllis Rodger, music teacher at NO Blyth, Brussels and Belgrave schools; and Olive Johnson of Clinton Public School. Absent for photo was Jean Finlayson of Victoria Public School, Goderich. Guest speaker at the banquet was Ada Hill, executive assistant of the FWTAO in Toronto who spoke on the realities for teachers in 1979. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) New hope for religious education The 130 -year history of Ontario's public school system has seen . three notable attempts to define the place of religion in education. These attempts are associated with the names of Egerton Ryerson, George DreW, and J. Keiller Mackay. The problem that faced the public schoolfrom the beginning was how to teach religion without offending the rOligious beliefs of many students and parents. Egerton Ryerson, the father. of Ontario's public school system, proposed the teaching of common Christianity • as the an- swer. He felt that the essential truths of Christianity could be the heart of the public school education. Although there were religious differences within the school population' this solution seemed for many years to be acceptable. In practice, however, religious education in the public schools often amountedto little more than a prayer and a short reading from the Bible at the beginning of the school day., The most serious at- tempt to give the public school a real program of religious instruction was that of Hon. George Drew, Premier and Minister of Education. Begun in. 1944 the program provided a series of textbooks for the primary school that presented instruction from what has been admitted to be a middle- of-the-road Protestant position. The natural conservative feeling inspired by the Second World War no doubt played a large role in getting the program accepted. By 1966, however, those opposed to it had suc- ceeded in getting a special committee ap- pointed to study religious education in the public schools of Ontario. Hon. J. Keiller Mackay was appointed chairman of the committee. After careful consideration both of the history of the question and of the many briefs submitted to it, the commission prepared and submitted a report entitled Religious Information and Moral Development, which title alone indicates the general linesof the commission's solution. Under the influence of this report the Ministryof Education developed its World Religions Course, which taught students in Grades 10 and 11 about the great religions as part of general culture, without attempting to advocate religious belief. ,The report also spawned several efforts to develop approaches to morality and values without the aid of religion. These approaches, it was hoped, would put morality on a purely rational basis. This was seen to be very desirable. It allowed the state to inculcate principles that. are essential for the good order of society without invoking religious teaching about which there was no general agreement. There are two ob- jections to this approach to morality. First of all, most of the population of Ontario do believe in God. For them religion is important not just because it maintains the good order of society, but because' it acknowledges God's existence, man's duty to praise Him, and teaches those truths necessary for salvation. Secondly, moral and values education divorced from religion has no hope of having an impact on society. The teaching of religion must parallel the study of morality and values if the effect of the latter is to be lasting. After working closely with the Ministry of Education for several years trying to promote moral and values education in the light of the Keiller Mackay Spinners and weavers meet in Clinton office At the May meeting of the year-old "Huron Tract Spinners and Weavers Guild" held in the board room of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office at Clinton, plans were made for several forthcoming projects. Organized in May of 1978 with 14 spinners and weavers from three counties, Huron, Perth and Bruce, the mem- bership has grown to 28. The president,, Ruth Knight, demonstrated a new gadget for making a rope that can be used for woven bags., etc. The students of the Goderich Recreation frame loom weaving classes showed their completed projects — wall hangings, cushions and weed bags with Evelyn Hardy, the instructor, commenting. The group is most ambitious and there is keen interest a members. Plan fall and winter display at the R Hong the for the > elude a pley Fall Fair in September; one at the Christmas Country Fair in Saltford in October; an exhibition of these crafts with members demonstrating various methods at the River Mill in Benmiller in November; and a workshop in corduroy rug weaving taught by Ruth Knight. in January in Goderich. The Guild meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month except January and February, at 8 p.m. Any interested spinner or - weaver, beginner or experienced, is welcome to attend. The June meeting is to feature a mini -workshop on the use of color in these crafts. The purpose of the Guild is to promote an increased awareness and knowledge of the value of handcrafted weaving to the public. A guild is an excellent vehicle for local spinners and weavers to Turn to page 11 A • For Wedding Banquets Funeral Designs, Green Plants, Hanging Plants and Pots, plus a full line of Fresh, Silk and Dried Flowers head for... SMITH'S ,FARM & GARDEN CENTRE PHONE 524-8761 EVENINGS 5244243 Kt OHS FOR ALL O 82 South St. Goderich report, Dr. Clive Beck, Coordinator of Graduate Studies at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, has come to recognize the importance of religion in education. At a recent seminar sponsored by the Laurier Lapierre Commission of Inquiry into the Education of the Young Child Dr. Beck sum- marized the results of his latest thinking in the area of religious and moral education. Three points stand out. Religious and moral education should take place in the school; are required by other sub- jects; and cannot be omitted without in- fluencing the students' attitude toward them. Moral" and religious questions, are constantly' being raised by courses in history, literature, and other subjects. Not to deal with them as they arise is to do violence to these disciplines, to fail to appreciate their full import. On the other hand, since questions about religion and morality arise within the context of % education, an attitude toward them is corn- % 10:30 Worship wheneversuch questions municatedto the student SERMON: "WHO IS' IN CHARGE?" are: avoided. At very least % he is -led to think religion and morality are ; unimportant. Supporters of religious education must indeed be indebted to Dr. Beck for l'^'•�• his fairness in t, recognizing the 'im- portance of this sort of I. education (as well as of moral education). In, expressing such sen- timents publicly he is . supporting not any mere partisan concern; rather he is supporting the religious and moral perceptions of Canadians generally, which con- stitute without a doubt the surest defense,of all that is best in our society. "Congregational and Choir Singing" The Ecumenical Study r3 Commission hopes that Dr. Beck is not a voice crying in the wilderness but one that will be % hearkened to at the ^•^•^^•^•^•^•^••�•^ ^-^-^-^^-- -•— 1 Ministry of Education. Mr. Steven Hantho, R.R. 2, Goderich, died at Alexandra Marine 'and General Hospital on May 31, 1979 at the age of 55: He was born on Fe-130.r-ua-r-y-9-, 1924 in J-etra, Hungary to Mr. and Mrs. stvan Hantho of B 11 . pest, Hungary. Li g in Hungary until 1948, he moved to Engla d, then to Ontario in 195 and Goderich Township l• :i6. He was superintendent of orderlies at the Psychiatric Hospital. He married Clara Papp in May, 1959 in Toronto. He is survived by his wife, Clara; one son, Ted Kalina, Toronto; two grandchildren; one sister, Giselle, Bank of Budapest, Hungary. A memorialservice was held June 2 at the Chapel of Stiles Funeral Home with the Reverend Arthur F. Gardner of- ficiating. Cremation took place at Woodland Cremetorium, London. Truman Stewart in 1948, and George Leith in 1971. She lived in Listowel from 1960 until returning to Goderich in 1970. She was a member of Victoria .Street United Church. She i-s-suruived by - several nieces and nephews. The funeral was May 31 at Stil.es Funeral Hom:e with the Reverend John D.M'. Wood officiating. Pallbearers were Edward Scruton, Grant Townsend, Jerry Lin- field, Bill Linfield, and Gerald Crawford. Interment was in Colborne Cemetery. She attended school in .Saltford, then lived in Goderich, from 1906 until 1945 when she moved to Port Colborne. She was married in Listowel in 1960 to George Leith. She is predeceased by husbands Oscar Winmill in 1932, sre 524-7346 TH E ARTHRITIS SOCIETY Give more than a thought to arthritis SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS GoderIeh#ea Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road Goderich 524-7345 Clinton-Seaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton 482-9441 .n.... • 1M1'V.,W . M.1Mn:. 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Barz, Pastor "Preaching peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all" Acts 10:36 • Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Corner of Elgin and Waterloo Streets Pastor: C. Fred Day SUNDAY AT TEN "Christian Education Hour" For the Entire Family - Come! SUNDAY AT ELEVEN "Morning Worship Hour" SUNDAY AT SEVEN Today's Messages by the Pastor Sunday School Picnic June 23rd 1 Choir Concert, June 24th DO YOU.. L_..1 fl 4 .\e'ept that there is only one rare, the human 11,1 tnu hclre\e• that there is only one God, or l nnersal (:rcator? 1111 11 yes, do you believe that (;nil has spoken to nt,tnl:tntl at t;u•unts times in.different lands throughout history? If \es, do you hchevt.• that all these messages ,re part of the progrrssit'cl\ unfolding will of God for man? Do you hclie•\e the world needs to he re -or- dered to reflect the reality of one world and one people? Ilate• you conte to feel that mankind cannot sok(' its increasing difficulties without assis- tance from (;nd? I)n you think you would he able to recognize the guidance of God? If you recognized it, would you follow it? It'vou answered yes more than 5 times, the Rahti'i I•aith may he what you're looking tor, You are invited to investigate the Baha'i Faith . . • 11_11. 11._.11,..._. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT SLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor 10:00 A.M. - FAMILY BIBLE 'SCHOOL • -. 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. REV. AND MRS. MEL CUTHBERT Music and Messages Veteran Missionaries to 'Brazil 6 P.M. Word of Life Club Wed., 8 p.m. Mid -week service A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU LORNE H. DOTTERER•, Director of Praise SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 1979 10:00 a.m. Communicant's Class 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship Sermon: "THE SPIRIT WITHIN" (Nursery Facilities) Ladies' Auxiliary, Branch 109, will parade (Sunday School retires from the Service) Vacation Bible School: July 2 to July 6 Enter to Worship Depart to Serve �.._..••_,._ w...._.._. _.._.._.._.._.._.• ( 77 {�7 Church School for ages 4 through Grade 4 from worship 7 at 11 a.m. -•••..._,._.._.._.._ North Street United Church The Rev. Ralph King, B.A., B.D., Minister Miss Clare McGowan, Visiting Assistant• • Mr. Robert Blackwell, A. Mus., M. Mus. Director of Music SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 1979 Senior Sunday School closed for summer 11 A.M. WORSHIP 1 The Sacrament of Holy Communion and the Reception of•Members by Transfer SERMON: "IN THE SPIRIT'S TETHER" Anthems: There Is A Balm In•Giiead (Spiritual) Draw Us In The Spirit's Tether (Friedell) 3Nursery Facilities Come and worship with us. THE SALVATION ARMY• I ! WHY NOT ATTEND CHURCH ? 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL %11:00 A.M:'FAMILY WORSHIP 1 7:00 P.M. PRAISE & TESTIMONY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL AND 11 A.M. SERVICE MR. J. FEARNALL 18 WATERLOO ST. S. • Jam• e.^.._,.-�...- 6.•s..e...-�.^•.._..•_.._.. I "FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN MAGICIANS" 'SERMONS IN MAGIC' (The hand of God in the Heart of Goderich) t' L.1lriEitiall 3: vft riite L.1hurcli % 7 i Officers Lieutenant & Mrs. Neil Watt t Services held each Sunday at I ( All Are Cordially Invited To• Join Our Fellowship j Robertson Memorial School "1111 t! """""" 1 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. REV. W.A. LUDWIG i:•••••••••••.0•-•••.110-.0.41,...•• Sunday School 11:00 a.m. % i Listen to CKNX Radio Sunday t as 10:50a.m.for the C.••-...-••-•••-••—•...• �^ ^ "Bo• ck to�God Hour"" .....1.4,..-491.• ^ - 524.9084 1 4..,.491...- j 1 '•~ ["iciiiiirj (7 Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec ti i i Montreal Street (near the Square) I i Edward J. Anderson, Pastor I 1 Organist Mrs. Leonard Warr j 9:45 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP C 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL I . / EVERYONE WELCOME ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker Organist -Choirmaster: Joseph B. Herdman Trinity Sunday- June 10th 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Family Service Church School awards and prizes Presentation of Hunger Offering Nursery Provided Friday; June 8th Brotherhood Deanery Family Picnic Huron'Church Cafnp, 7:30 p.m. - You are always welcome at St. George's - 1 1 •1..-�.. �..-_.._.._.._.......- e..- _.._.._.a _.._..�.._•11_11. �.. 1111 �.. �..e......_..�3 (.--...--�.._..-,._........_.. 1.,111........_.....-�, >; HOLINESS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH i i Sunday school 9:50 a.m. Victoria Street United Church 1 Classes for all ages S 1 ] Worship Service 11:00 a.m. I L Prayer 6:30-7:00 p.m. ! ii I, Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. 1 Wednesday Night Prayer and Praise 7 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall seeIGod t lr'urbn St. &Walnut St. Matthew 5:8 t} G. Clair Sams , Pastor 524-2785 �•� 1 t Minister: Rev. John D.M. Wood, B.A.B.D. Organist and Choir Director: Mrs. J. Snider PENTECOST HOLY COMMUNION 54th ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH UNION 10:00 a.m. VICTORIA STREET 11:15 a.m.,Benmiller. Service