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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-02-23, Page 6Jog }'age 6A, -The NT 1MRS WILLIAM SOTHERN 3354273 AccIva.nce-Tbagess, Volk. 4; ryt'„•;pNror • %XX J:••:-ff:,1.,.•••,,W7.474-Z., .,„ - . 4 •At• • , • , , :•,.. • , • ,. l• ',.. t. • " ..';'. .,. . " , „ • ' • • 1••• "lt I)! • er. • .%•:•;.1•1•X:1•14>:•*:4••.•:•:,', • 4:4,441:1:4*.• • "'"•:',AzzA,1•4.4.:444:r , .0.4 • 4:14 7:'"en*, 4,41. • 44..t/0";:k4. • ;;;;;;;;;;•.p!":5 " r....„„. 4::,10-P•efe,,,44.1.1•V 7,4••• V:4.; ;4:pc. ••-••• • • :".•• . •Ep. p „4,1irs 4.157,40:007,„,„4. 1..14:>1%. VA, - The sympathy of the community goes to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller in the death of the latter's brother, William Aitcheson of Fergus, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, in Groves Memorial Hospital. Funeral service was held Wednesday at the John Thomson and Son Funeral Home, Fergus. Mrs, Vickie Cox of Lindsay spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wally Nixon. Mrs. Doug Hargrave and Mrs. Alma Hargrave returned home last week after enjoying a two-week vacation in Florida. Congratulations to Lloyd and ,Elaine Nickel and Pete and Andrea Eskritt on winning the Ray Wightman Trophy at the second draw on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Clifford bonspiel. Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Bride of Don Mills visited last weekend with Mrs. Edna Doig. Mr, and Mrs, Bob Kelley and Harold Gibson spent Thursday in Stratford where the men attended the Farm Show, Mrs. Kelley visited with her -sister, • Mrs. Russel Nickel enjoyed a bus trip to St. Thomas where she at- tended the three-hour musical,' "Dining Experience", Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bilton of Palmerston also attended. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Taylor on the birth of their daughter on Saturday, Feb. 13, in Listowel Memorial Hospital. Friday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Armstrong were Mrs. David Snider, Mark and Barbara, Jason Clark and Mrs. Louise Mitchell of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs, R. Lawson and MaPgaret were London visitors one day last week. Shirley Boonstra of Toronto spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Fena Boonstra. Those attending the funeral of William Aitcheson in Fergus on Wednesday, Feb. 17, were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Bill ‘s • Miller, Mrs. Barry D'Arcey and Lori Miller. The World Day of Prayer service will be held in Trinity Anglican Church, Fordwich, on Friday, March 4, at 2 p.m. The theme will be "Open Doors" and the service was written for world-wide use by women of Brazil. All ladies in the area are cordially invited to attend. ThOse from this area who attended the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies convention at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, on Feb. 16, 17 and 1.8 were Mr. and aVirs. Ron Douglas,.. Mr. and Mrs. Holger Peldskov, Fair Queen Erika Hooftman, Mrs. Jean Clarkson, Mrs. Marian Johnston, Mrs, George Richards, Mrs. Lyle Foerter and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Murray. Love' is theme for afternoon unit meeting FORD'WICH---The afternoon unit of the United Church Women met in the church recently, the meeting opening with a poem, "Is This Love?", by unit leader Mrs. Elmer Harding. Sixteen members an- swered the roll call with thoughts on love. The worship service and program, the theme- being "Love", were presented by Mrs. Elmer Harding and Mrs. David Lockie. They told the group, "Love abundantly. Love is something to give others. Love is like a ,garden ofjoy and peace that grows every day." Following the singing of. a hymn, Mrs. Lockie gave readings on love, and the Legend of St. Valentine. Valentines were exchanged as far back as the 14th century. The worship service closed with the hynin, "Love Divine", followed by prayer. Some business items were discussed, the minutes of the last meeting were read by secretary,, Mrs. Leo Ruttan, the treasurer's report was given by Mrs. George Richards. The meeting closed -with - prayer led arding. Mrs. Hardie Ieads meeting The Mary Hastings Rainbow Club_ met Wednesday afternoon in the town hall. Mrs. Hazel Hardie con- ducted the meeting, with secretary, Miss Merle Wilson. Mrs. C. Tiffin gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. G. Beaton was named to look after gifts for sick members and Mrs. H. Clayton to send cards. Mrs. D. Ritchie was pianist. The draw prize was won by Mrs. Hardie. The members then played five tables of euchre. High prizes Went to Mrs. Beaton and Mrs. M. Foxton; low prizes to Mrs. R. McKay and Mrs. K. Bibb. Other draw prizes were won by Mrs. I. Riehl, Mrs. Hardie and Mrs. G. Francis. Serving lunch were. Mrs. L. Jamieson, Mrs. J. Carr and Mrs. H. McBurney. The next meeting will be held on the first Wednesday af- ternoon in Mardi. Seven tables at Sacred Heart Seven tables were in play Feb. 16 at Sacred Heart parish hall. High lady was Mary McGlynn and high man John King. Low lady was Katie McCormick and low man was a draw between Marie Chittick and Dave Currie, with Dave the winner. Jun Coultes won the door prize. Conveners were Jackie McBurney and Eileen McGlynn. .4•1•:•:+„%.7 4.....AkS.:*•• ./;1•.•.• • •••• •17•11,4, •, 1-. • • ,,, 414•2':1 4.14. :44'• WED IN LONDON Kim Craig and Mark Horny4k were united -in marriage Saturday, Oct. 10, at Metropolitan United Church, London. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bodie Craip, RR 2, Blyth and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hornyak, Hyde Park. The couple now resides in Lucan. Ian Ward is the speaker - at UCW general meeting Ian Ward was the ,:st speaker when the Wingham United Church Women held their general meeting Monday evening of last week. Ian, a teenaged member of the congregation, recently spent three weeks in Australia at the World Scouting Jamboree. With pictures Junior Farmers raise funds for juvenile diabetes The search for a cure for juvenile diabetes is on. The Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario is raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation during January, February and March. The money raised- during the campaign will be presented to the foundation at the Junior Farmers' Association annual conference March 19 in Toronto. - The foundation is seerching d cure for juvenile diabetes, which is the most severe form of diabetes. Juvenile diabetes may appear at anytime during a person's life, although it is most common between infancy and late 30s. Juvenile diabetics must take insulin every day to stay alive. Diabetes is the third leading cause of death in North America, after heart disease and dancer. A HOCKEY ICE SURFACE Served as the stage for 'Ice Time", a play presented to senioriNdents froth Local dub and county organiza- the five northern Hurd') County elementary schools last week at the Wingharn Public School: rbe pro, tions of Junior Farmers will be hold - presented by the theatre on the Move group, is about Justine BlaineY's fight to ptaiOn a boys' hockey big events to -raise more for the tesgoyoftwittnrivmmottisittriatronittotootimitusicroutmicutrinswilaristginitatuzvaittiwk*t Asittuttuisrmiumtivetweiniebeittopeumistiovir% if FRI 4.14..•1710,..:I...,A, and comments, he related his ex- periences to the members. He also had on a display many articles brought back frotn Australia. A severe storm struck their camp area and many tents were flattened. Ian was fortunate to escape injury. Ian was introduced by Mrs. Ken Wood and thanked by Mrs. Stan Orien. Everyone enjoyed his talk. • \ Mrs. Len James opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Wood and Lavonne Ballagh led the worship. Hymns were sung and Lavonne gave a very appropriate message on being a servant. She told the members, "We must learn to be good listeners. We hear with our ears but listen with our hearts." She also stressed the Scout motto, "Be Prepared" and urged the ladies to be prepared to take time from their own duties to help others. Mrs. Wood and Miss Ballagh read a poem, "Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant". Two units held short meetings following the lunch. The World Day of Prayer service will be held March 4 in the United Church. TITANIC LOST The greatest marine disaster in the history of the world occurred April 14, 1912, when the Titanic, the biggest and finest of steamships, shattered herself against an iceberg on her maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York and sank with 1,500 of her passengers and crew in 1 than four hours. Only people were saved and most of these were women and children., - t • :,•• ••••••„P•••.,' tz, 41, 4 f4.