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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-12-19, Page 1511. Page 14—The Wingham Advance -'Pones, Dec. 9aJ, 1984 Whitechurch WI members enjoy a Christmas dinner Whitechurch — A bountiful Christmas dinner was served at the Salvation Army Citadel, Wingham, on Thursday, December 13, and enjoyed by 25 members of the Whitechurch Women's Institute. As roll call, the ladies participated in an exchange of Christmas cookies and the recipes that produced them. •The president opened the Meeting with carols, with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Don Ross. Minutes mere read and the roll called by secretary Mrs. Garnet Farrier. Plans were made to attend the national convention to be held in June in London. Any member wishing to attend may contact the secretary - treasurer. Plans to raise money for the new hospital wing will be discussed at the next meeting. The Secret Sister draw for 1985 was held. A Christmas reading, "Last -Minute Rush", was given by Mrs. Alan Falconer and Mrs. Russell McGuire sang a solo, "Wonderful Jesus". Mrs. Lorne Durnin MRSieigrave LEWIS' TONEHOUSE 1 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daer,"Terry and Patricia of Wingham held Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 16. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Daer of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Don Craig, Debbie, Doug and David of Blyth, Miss Joyce Rettinger of Kit- chener, Steven Webster of Blyth and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna held Christmas for their family on Sunday, Dec. 16, with 34 present. Those at- tending were from Kitchen- er, Goderich, Blyth, Londes- boro and Belgrave. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Robinson in the loss of her father, Bill Rintoul, who passed away at St, Joseph's Hospital on Monday, .Dec. 10. Christmas lights become theft targets gave a reading, "The Secret of Christmas", and Mrs. Rod Lamb sang two solos. Carol singing was enjoyed by all and some carols were played by Russell McGuire, violin, Mary Hehn with guitar and Mrs. Farrier at the piano. Mrs. Dan Tiffin also played two Christmas instrumental numbers and some Christmas jokes were fold by Mrs. Currie. Mrs. Don Ross played 07 medley of carols on the piano and Mrs. Dave Gibb told "A Christ- mas Story". Santa Claus arrived and gifts from Secret Sisters were distributed. Committee members in charge of the Christmas banquet were Mrs. McGuire, Mrs. Elgin Johnston and Miss Mary Hehn. White Gift service held at Knox United BELGRAVE — At Knox United Church, last Sunday, the Sunday School observed the annual White Gift Serv- ice with Sunday School Su- perintendent Bill Coultes conducting the service as- sisted by Sunday School members. Welcoming the congrega- tion at the door were Corey McKee and Patrick Cull, while Katherine Procter and Paul CouItes ushered and handed out programs. Scrip- ture lessons were read by Jennifer Procter and Sharon Kellar. The regular offering was received by Chris Michie, Robert Gordon, Allison Coul- tes and Heather .Morton while Dean Vincent and David McKee collected the White Gift offering in wicker ,baskets. This money gift will be used .to support a foster child in the Philippines for another year. An important part of the ' service was the dedication by RPv .John G. Roberts of a fi.esidents of the Town of Wingham are being urged to keep an eye open in helping police to curb a rash of thefts of Christmas lights and decorations around the town. Chief Robert Wittig reported that over the past weekend there were a number of complaints of tights, extension cords and other objects being, taken from properties. He is asking people to be alert to possible theft or vandalism of their own or neighbors' property over the holidays and to report any suspicious incidents to the police. Correction A picture in last week's edition incorrectly identified Lloyd "Casey" Casemore as being nominated for a bicentennial medal by the town of Wingham. Mr. Casemore lives in Turnberry Township and was nominated by that township council. projector bought for the use of the Sunday School and church with money from the Memorial Fund of the church and -a screen which was a gift of Mrs. Catherine MacDonald in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Keating, former members and leaders in Knox United Church. The Junior Choir sang the anthem "What Child Is This?" Mrs. Elizabeth Proc- ter, organist, and Mrs. Freda Johnston, pianist, supplied Christmas music for -the service. Rev. Roberts spoke to the children of the origin of giv- ing White Gifts and remind- ed all of Jesus words, "Inas- much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, ye have done it unto me." Afterward a delicious lunch was served in the church schoolroom to a large number of the congregation who stayed to enjoy more fellowship together. Mrs. Florence Delmage heads St. Paul' vening Guild The Evening G'ui'I-d' of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham, met;.,last Monday evening for the December meeting in the parish hall. Mrs. Robert Gavreluk and' Mrs. Edna Davis were in charge of the devotions. Mrs. Gavreluk gave• the invocation, followed by the hymn "While Shepherds Watched". Mrs. Davis read the scripture from the first chapter of the Book of John. The meditation was from The Living Message and kept with the,Advent season. The president, Mrs. Edith Lockridge, was in charge of the business part of the meeting. Fourteen ladies answered the roll call and another new member was added. Mrs. J. King gave the, minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer's report. which showed a very successful year. The proceeds from the bazaar May the blessings of th.e holy season fill you with peace.and joy. BRL ISS1.1,S A(1ROMAR.1 1,11). RR7-6271 itleys ♦ at the Wingham Public School Editors: Jeff Wall Nikki Reavie The drama club has been busy preparing for its sur- prise presentation for the youngergroup of children at the school. The choirs have .been singing it out lately. The senior,choir went to the Wingham Armouries to show off its talent in front of an audience. I'm sure all the people enjoyed watching our carolers singing beautiful Christmas hymns. The junior choir also en- tertained a group last Thurs- day. The members sang for the Friendship Club at the United Church. If you never have heard our choirs, why not take this opportunity and hear them Thursday? The assembly starts at 1:15 p.m. Talking about beautiful things, our Christmas tree is up in the corner of the gym. It is a giant tree decorated in lovely homemade ornaments that students have made. It's all ready for us to put our Christmas gifts under. These gifts will be donated to the Salvation Army for the needy. Keep on Christmas shopping and have a superb were $1,201 and the winner of the afghan and cushion was Mrs. Steve Trapp. The group had a new carpet installed in the vestry and back entrance during the past year. New curtains were made for the rectory sunporch and $1,500 was voted to the board of management. Some plans for the new year include . a Valentine's tea and catering to small banquets. The president turned the. meeting over to Rev. Madge for the election of officers for 1985 with the following results: past president, Mrs. Lockridge; . president, Mrs. Florence Delmage; first vice, Mrs. Terry Nethery; secretary, Mrs. Lockridge; treasurer, Mrs. King; and convener of cards, Lois Cunningham. The meeting closed with grace and Mrs. Delmage and Mrs. King served lunch. Whitechurch Personals Kathy and Kendra Purdon spent the weekend -at home with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Purdon: Visitors last Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson were Tom Inglis and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ross of Lucknow. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tiffin of Wingham. Karen Beecroft of Kit- chener and Ken Sinnamon of Wingham visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft. Mrs. Dave Oberholtzer of Waterloo spent a few days recently with Mrs. Bill Rintoul and Mrs. Harry Gutowski of Kitchener is spending a few days with her this week. Mrs. Joe Ducharme of Goderich spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tiffin of Wingham were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin. Hector Purdon of Strathroy spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer, Mrs. Mary Lou Glover of Sarnia spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Milligan. Those attending , the funeral of the late Bill Rintoul from a distance were: Bill Lee and Allan, Burlington; Jack Hallman and Denise, London; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Graham, Welland; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wettlaufer, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Weatherdon, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Oberholtzer and Mrs. Bob, Voisin, all of Kitchener; Rev.) Iris Ford, Waterloo; Mrs. Cliff Sch- weitzer, New Dundee; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dudack, Cambridge; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sproul, Mississauga; Mrs. Don Gaunt, Chatham; Mr. and Mrs. Andy Schlupp, Conestoga; Mr. and Mrs. Phil Powers, Oil Springs; Gordon Stiles and Donelda, Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wade, Chatham; and Mr. and Mrs. Don Reid, Newmarket. WI holds pot -luck week! —Ria Linardatos Congratulations to John McCormick, the high bowler for the week vyith 165 and the high bowler for the month of December. The staff and students at the Golden Circle School hope you h.. ve a safe and happy holiday. —Charles Trapp Mrs. Schedler's class was really excited about getting a visit from Santa Claus. Santa took the letters they wrote and said he would try and write back before Christmas. The boys and girls really are enjoying the Christmas electives. They are looking forward to taking home the Christmas decorations they made. —Darryl Daw was raised is being put into the fund-raising account to support things like visits by authors, field trips and extra -curricular programs. A dark room has been set up for the What's News? staff to develop pictures they have taken this year. After we develop these pictures we will be putting them on a bulletin board for people to see. —Heidi Robertson After I interviewed Michael MacKay, Clement Wai, Linda Harkness and Lori Crawford, 1 found out they are learning about maps in social studies. Speaking of maps, they did a great bulletin board. It is a map of the world with pic- tures of people around it. They saw a movie called "Red Chief". It was about a boy who was held for ran- som. He drove the two men who stole him bonkers. The kidnappers brought him back and quickly left. —Adam Armstrong Mr. Thomson from CKNX came to Mrs. Kaufman's class and interviewed the Grade 3 studen'ts about Christmas in other places. They sang "Away in a Manger" for him, —Jeff Good The results of the Remembrance Day poem, story, essay and poster •contest are back. In the Mr. Morton hada book fair poster division, Kara Neil last week and it was very ~-,and Matthew Elmslie placed successful. Each class went first and second. They both in at a different time and are in Mrs. Szarek's class. bought books or just Congratulations! browsed. The money that—Christa Curzon l4, .Turkey bingo held at Legion BLUEVALE — Christmas was celebrated by 24 members and guests of the Women's Institute last week - at a potluck luncheon, hosted by Mrs. W. Peacock. Following a brief business period, Mrs. Carl Johnston read a thought-provoking message, "The True Meaning of Christmas". Those present told of how they had celebrated On- tario's bicentennial this year. Some local events included a tree planting at the hall, the Queen's visit, the Tall Ships, the town crier, many beautiful books about Ontario and bicen- tennial medal. It was mentioned that Mrs. Doris Bushell of Wingham won a bicentennial quilt contest and presented her quilt to the Queen. A Christmas song contest was won by Mrs. D. Street. A small gift exchange caused amusement. DEVELOP OWN PHOTOS—The budding photographers and reporters from the What's News column at the Wingham Public,School got a chance to develop some of their own pictures Friday afternoon. Sharing darkroom responsibilities are Charles Trapp. Jeff Wall, Rose Good, Nikki Reavie. Ria Linardatos and Anna Sakasov. Librarian Mr. Morton supplied all the photo -processing equipment.. BRUSSELS — Another turkey bingo was held last Friday evening at the Legion. Rita Johnston, Nella Blake, Merle Cousins, Hope Lowe, Mabel Bauer, Viola Adams, Lois Whittard, Doris Matheson, Jean Bewley, Debbie Riley, Kathy Burkholder, Eluned McNair, Mary Bradshaw and Margeurite Krauter won turkeys. Other prize winners Brad- shaw, Whittard, Mary Connie Jamieson, Cal Krauter, Kate Wilson, Ella— Graber, llaGraber, Louise Hislop, Jean- ne Irelandm, Jean McNeil, Don Sholdice, Barb Mar- shall, Marion Laws, Dorothy Dilworth, Joanne McDonald and Barb Mutter. The final turkey bingo will be held this Friday evening at 8 at the Brussels Legion. \ hem Adore On We herald the Child born in the manger and ask His blessing for you and your loved ones. In the profound spirit of the Yuletide we extend sincere thanks to our friends. M. L. 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