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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-04-19, Page 174410111101111Vell Drit Bowman wa of the Ji�aflrg Dr. Elizabeth Weir Bowniali, 70, a winter visitor to Spring Hill, Florida, from Northport, New York, died Sunday, April 3, in Spring Hill. A native of Wingham, she was a teacher of the hearing impaired and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Northport, where she spent her summers. Dr. Bowman was a distinguished teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. She was internationally recognized for the work and served as U.S. representative to the Inter- national Conference of Educators of the Deaf in Tokyo, Japan, in 1974. She was a lifetime member of the A. G. Bell Association for the Deaf. Dr. Bowman was the author of several papers on teaching the hearing impaired. Dr. Bowman earned a B.A. degree from St. Hilda's College, University of Toronto; an M.A. degree from Columbia UMversity, New York City and a Ph.D. from the University of Sarasota, Florida. She trained to teach the hearing impaired at the Lexington Avenue School for the Deaf in New York City. Dr. Bowman taught at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf, the Rochester New York School for the Deaf and at PS -47 for the hearing impaired in New York City. She retired in 1978 from the board of Co- operative Educational Services, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y. Since then she had been active in the New York State Retired Teachers' Association and served as chairman of the Legislative Committee, Long Island Branch. She was an active member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in North- port and of the Northport Historical Society. Survivors include her husband, Casper Bowman Jr.; son, Casper Bowman III; brother, J. Robert Weir, Ottawa; sister, C. Edith Weir, Spring Hill, Florida and one grand- daughter. Former resident of Turnberry dies in London Funeral service was held Wednes- day, April 13, at two o'clock for Mary Sommerville McGillvray, the former Mary (Mayme) S. Gibson, formerly of the Wroxeter area. Rev. Don Pugh conducted the funeral and committal service at Gorrie Chapel of M. L. Watts Funeral Homes. Spring interment will take place in Wroxeter Cemetery, Mrs. McGillvray passed away Sunday, April 10, in Victoria Hos- pital, London, in her 81st year. Mary was born in Paswegin, Saskatchewan, in 1907, came to Turnberry Township in 1908 and lived there until 1952 when she married J. D. McGillvray of Bruce Township, who predeceased her in 1965. She had worked at secretarial work in the Wroxeter mill for a number of years prior to her marriage. She played the organ in Wroxeter United Church for 25 years. After her husband's death she moved to Walkerton and later to London where she lived 11 years until her death. She is survived by two stepsons, Clarence McGillvray of South- ampton and Harvey McGillvray, Kitchener; one stepdaughter, Lily Brown of Paisley; a stepdaughter - in -law, Eunice (McGillvray) Emmerton of Kincardine; brothers, George Gibson of Wingham and John A. Dean „Gibson of Lucan. She was predeceased by one brother, Archie and her parents; G. William Gibson and Anne L Watt. As expressions of Sympathy dona- tions were made to Wroxeter tjnited Church Memorial F 1 • • , •, • , • . Ar4mgements were by he Spring Hill Chapel, Brewer Memorial Funeral Homes Inc. vanMEETEREN — Herman an Alfie vanMeeteren of RE 2 Teeswater, are -happy to announce the birth of their son, Brandon Menno, eight pounds, 14 ounces, on April 10 at Wingham and District Hospital. A brother for Herman; John, Martyn, Ronnie; Steven and MaryLou. WELSH — Brian and Jill (Strong) Welsh of New Dundee are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Kyle Brian, 10 pounds, one-half ounce, on Tuesday, April 12, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Uncle Kent is so proud and Bob and Marie Strong of Gorrie are thrilled to be "Grand-Pawsy" and "Grand- Mawsy" ! GAMBLE — Dave and Bonnie of Teeswater welcome with love a son, Michael David, eight pounds, four ounces, born April 15 at Wingham and District Hospital. BLOECHINGER — Mr. and Mrs. Klaus Bloechinger of Bluevale an- nounce the birth of their son, Dustin, six pounds, three ounces, on April 15 at Wingham and District Hospital. A brother for Nina. • .earljer this ni�nth.' conducte1 the study and a*MO Oil which 01404 , Visits tostoic and shtittns-*ere 040 and . following thesingilig - a-komn, Mrs. Sarah Anderson led. in 'prayer and the reading of "Transplanted Flowers" as a devotional. She then read a poem, Mrs. Janisa Couites introduced the, Bible study On the Gospel of Matthew and compared it to the Gospels of Mark and Luke. The h "I would bc true for there are - those who trust me", was read- in • unison. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Anderson, followed by lunch and a social time. MADILL FASHION SHOW — The Acro -Cheer Squad at the F. E. Madill Secondary School sponsored a fashion show recently. Here Evelyn Leachman and Angela Kerr, both of Wingham, model the latest in spring fashions for ladies. MRS. LEWIS STONEHOUSE 887-9487 Max Pletch of Dryden spent a few days on Easter weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Sam Pletch. Other visitors on Easter Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pletch, Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Russell and Sara, Guelph; David Pletch, Oshawa ; Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Pletch and girls and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pletch and family, all of Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. David Pletch of Oshawa spent the April 10 weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pletch. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby visited over the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston and girls of Ilderton. Just a reminder for ,Belgrave and area residents: April is Cancer Month and if you have not had your canvasser, they will be calling soon. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson of RR 1, Belgrave, who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, Apri110. Miss Annie Cook is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent, Mrs. Dorothy Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Logan and family, all of Belgrave, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Logan and family of Wyoming spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Americo Arruda and Michelle of Fergus. Miss MariaArruda of Toronto visited there also. All en- joyed a special dinner in honor of Mrs. Dorothy Logan's birthday. Mrs. Ross Higgins, Mrs. Clarence Hanna, Mrs. Bert Johnston, Mrs. James Lamont, Mrs. George Johnston, Mrs. John Roberts, Mrs. Mabel Wheeler and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse attended the Easter Thankoffering service in Blyth United Church on Sunday evening, April 10. Rev. Kathi Urbasik, associate minister at North Street United Church, Goderich, was .the guest speaker. Marjorie Procter and Philip , Stopforth of London visited over the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Procter of 116.1grave. Mr. and MO. Leonard Robinson, Mark, Tray and Tint; Mr. and Mrs. Larry 40hinson,BradArent,Sherri and Steven Robinson, 14110d family dinner on Sunday intoner ot, their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson of RR 1, Belgrave, who were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Webster of Wingham who were attendants at the wedding 40 years ago. Following the dinner, all gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Robinson. Evening visitors at this home were Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Belgrave 4 'W.lek,,445•St--,:::: 4.13^W.IA:4} A, and Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson, Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bosman, Mr. and Mrs. George Michie and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson enjoyed a five- day bus trip to Washington, D.C. over last weekend. While there they saw the Cherry Blossom Parade; the Capitol Building and other memorial buildings and Arlington Cemetery. YEARS OF CONSERVATION Ducks Unlimited Canada Two new members were welcomed at the April 5 meeting of the Wingham branch of Ducks Unlimited. The neW members are Phil Bradley of Clinton and Allan Miller of Holyrood. Plans were discussed for the Greenwing Day to be held Sunday, May 1, at the farm of Don and Kim Dodds, near Teeswater. There will be fishing in the stocked pond, a Maitland WI has plant exchange Each member of the Maitland Wo- men's Institute took a plant to the April meeting of the group. The plants were exchanged and hints on horticulture were given by the ladies. President Mrs. Morley Bushell opened the meeting and the Mary Stewart Collect was read, The financial statement and minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Stan Orien. Agriculture in the past was the topic; two things mentioned were a centennial flower bed and a recipe for peaches which had been handed down from ancestors. lbs. Bushell read two poems oTi Spring and Mrs, Les lackhn re�e teOzt of the _nominating ,taa a;••• barbecue and an archery demon- stration. All Greenwing members and new members are welcome to attend the event, which will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. and will leave the Wingham Town Hall at 12:45 p.m. Those in- terested are asked to contact Dianne Thynne. A letter was received from Kim Black, provincial Greenwing chairman, on the new age policy for Greenwing members and the aims of the program. A Greenwing is a boy or girl aged eight to 18 and a senior Greenwing is 14 to 18 years old. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 3, at the home of Blake Evans. ELECT DIRECTORS At the annual meeting of the Belmore Cheese and Butter Com- pany, held early in 1891, the following were elected directors for the ensuing year: John John.ston, James Clark and William McKee. In Bluevale, the Bluevale Cheese Company also held its annual megting* *ding l'oresiderit, John Burg oec*ta L-ex,e4 Fifteen -tables are in play at Belgrave BELGRAVE—Fifteen tables were in play at the weekly euchre party in the WI Hall on April 13. Mrs, Alma Jardine and George Inglis took prizes for high scores. Low prizes went to Mrs. Margaret Robinson and Mrs. E. Gower (playing as a. man); most zeros, Mrs. Margaret Pollock and Herb Clayton. Lucky draws were won by Mrs. Helen Martin ands Wilfred Walker. There will be euchre again Wednesday, April 20, starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. Mundell hosts meeting of Knox WMS BLUEVALE--"All things bright and beautiful” was the hymn chosen to open the April 6 meeting of the Women's Missionary_ Society of Knox Presbyterian Church at the home of Mrs. Gordon Mundell. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted; Mrs. Jack Jenkins gave the treasurer's report and accepted the offering and Mrs. Colley offered prayer. Business included a motion made by Mrs. William Elston to buy 10 Heritage books, seconded by Mrs. Joe Walker; Amanda McClory was the chosen candidate to go to Camp Kintail and a motion was made by Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Mundell, etting the prices for the cold meat upper on May 18, Mrs. William Elston spoke of the acrifice of Jesus on Good Friday to the victory on Easter Sunday. She old of the agonizing hours He spent n the cross before His death, to arry out God's will. She closed with poem, "Unkept Good Fridays". The Lord's Prayer was repeated unison to close the meeting. A ocial time was enjoyed, with lunch rvecl by Mrs. Gordon Mundell and rs. Alba Mundell. s s c a in s se M Pair celebrates 35th anniversary Mitzi Lee and Monty Seli were hostess and host in Toronto to their parents, Wilfred Seli and the former Grace Ilohnes, on their 35th wedding anniversary. Both originally lived in Wingham and now live in Orange- ville. Their attendants were Angus Mowbray of Wingham and the bride's sister, Lois Gilmar, now of Ancaster. A jciyOus time was spent and a brunch partaken of by approxirna'-k- ly 80 friends- and relatives from Orangeville, Toronto iind 4 ilefirigLaraattiz-,; . „- • ••• ,„ .„ . . 4 . '? i•• •g. „,•