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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-06-14, Page 6" • "]."." $ '64 111_,Vg144,1- 7 Page - The Winghem Axlvance,°, June 14,1988 •- ;`, • • • . • Voice for Life board holds June meeting The Wingham Voice for Life board met June 6 at the home of Eleanor Kuyvenhoven. The group president, Jim Bakelaar, warmly welcomed the new member, Mrs. Betty Baird of Teeswater. Rev. John Vaudry led the devotions with a reading from Galatians. His message was that we must bear one another's burdens to follow the law of Christ. Mr. Vaudry encouraged the board with the motto, "Be right and persist." During the month of May, the group was involved in distributing pamphlets in the Wingham area, as well as in Listowel. These pamphlets are sponsored by Coalition Life and send the pro-life message throughout Canada. Over 7,000 were mailed in Wingham and area alone. Mrs. Sally Campeau, in her educational report, informed the group that she had spoken at the May meeting of the Catholic Women's League at Teeswater. The ladies there assured her that they would continue to write their, Members of Parliament urging them for a law to protect the unborn. It was announced that the television commercials will continue to be shown throughout the summer. Mr. Bakelaar told the board that Senator Stanley Haidass of Toronto introduced Bill S-16 on May 17 in the House of Commons. At that time, members from both sides of the Hosue came out in support of the bill. It contains a set of provisions giving legal protection to unborn children. It was decided to give financial support to the Way Inn Shelter, located in the same building as Dr. Morgentaler's clinic. On July 1, a "Walk for the Unborn" will begin with various groups taking part. This walk will terminate in Ottawa on Sept. 17. Mrs. Colleen Schenk was guest speaker at the meeting. She spoke about the supportive and practical role of the organization Birthright. Mrs. Schenk has been involved with the group for seven years and says she feels it provides a worthwhile service to pregnant women. Birthright will provide practical aid such as medical and legal assistance, as well as clothing, furniture, food and housing to any pregnant woman who needs this help. - The board looks forward to a good summer and will meet again in September. Mrs. William Peacock hosts Bluevale meeting BLUEVALE — The June meeting of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. William Peacock, with 13 members and one guest present. President Mrs. Wendell SOMper opened the meeting with,,a, htiOorous story and secretary- treisurer Miss Edith Garniss called the roll which was answered with "a current event from a foreign country". Mrs. Charles Mathers reported on the leadership conference, "Educate—Initiate", which she attended at Queen's University, Kingston. The three-day conference provided those who attended the opportunity to learn many of the aspects of waste management and recycling. The Bluevale branch will hold a meeting at Brookhaven Nursing Hon �n June 22. On June 23 the branch will cater for the Turnberry Central School graduation dinner. Mrs. J. C. Johnston, International Affairs convener, spoke on her topic, ably assisted by Mrs. Jack Fischer, Mrs. Harry Elliott and Mrs. Bert Garniss. Refreshments were served by Mrs. William deVos, Mrs. Soren An- dersen and the hostess. PHOTOGRAPHS NEEDED The Town of Wingham and the Wingham Business Association are preparing informatio- nal and promotional material. In this regard, photographs of the following are required: (a) Buildings and Facilities (b) Scenic Sites (c) Recent Events and Activities Please identify your photograph(s) on the back and include your name and address. All photographs published will be Credited to the photographer. It may not be possible to return photographs submitted. Award winners will be announced early July. Please submit photographs to the clerk's office, Town Hall, in an envelope marked °TOWN PHOTOGRAPHS" no later than Fri- day, June 24, V. 0 TO WED JUNE 25 — Margaret and John Mann of Wingham wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Caryn Margaret to Donald Lawrence Johnston of Ottawa on June 25 at, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham. Soviet worship is theme of WMS study Mrs. Gertie Tiffin led the study on "Soviet Worship" when the Wo- men's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church met in the upper room on Tuesday, June 6. She provided a picture of the Russian church; their theme is "Eyes to see and ears to hear". She ended her talkwith prayer. Mrs. Annie Conn and Mrs. Tiffin were in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Conn opened the meeting with a welcome to all and Mrs. Tiffin read a poem entitled "The Master's Way". Scripture from Paul's Letter to the Philippians, chapter four and Acts, chapter 11, was read by Mrs. L. Shickluna. The meditation, "When the Crisis Comes, What Then?", was given by Mrs. Conn and Mrs. Tiffin led in prayer. Miss Agnes William- son gave a reading, "The Indian's 23rd Psalm". The offering was received by Mrs, S. Barbour and Mrs. M. Hastings and dedicated by Mrs. Tiffin. Miss M. Wilson presided at the piano for the meeting. President Mrs. J. Donaldson conducted the business, with secretary Mrs. R. McKay reading the minutes and calling the roll. Treasurer Mrs. H. Bateman gave her report. The meeting closed with repeating the WMS Purpose, the singing. of "How Great Thou Art" and prayer by Mrs. Conn. Lunch was served by Mrs. Donaldson and Mrs. Shickluna. Ways of helping the handicapped is UCW theme BLUEVALE — Marian Raynard of The Wingham and District Com- munity Living Association was the guest speaker at the United Church Women's family night meeting held in the church on Sunday evening. Her message explained the different means of helping handicapped people to become more independent. Some are able to live in their own apartments. They learn to do many jobs to help others, as well as helping themselves. Isabel Wheeler, president, opened the meeting and Isabel Garniss of Unit Two used "Seeds" as the theme for a very meaningful meditation. Laurie Willits, accompanied by Etoile Johnston, favored the group with a solo. Violin selections by Murray Hall, accompanied by his wife, Mary, at the piano, were en- joyed. Lunch and a social time brought the evening to a close. Ontario CANDIDATE Riddell, Jack Peters, Nico Klopp, Paul Commission on Election Finances Commission sur le financernent des elections SUMMARY OF INCOME AND CAMPAIGN EXPENSES PUBLISHED PURSUANT CLAUSE 4(1) (k) OF THE ELECTION FINANCES ACT, 1986 POLLING DAY - September 10, 1987 ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF HURON AFFILIATION L PC ND INCOME BEFORE SUBSIDY $61,479.00 $40,410.00 $9,425.59 CAMPAIGN XPENSES $29,799.00 $32,366.00 $4,695.01 SUBSIDY PAID TO CANDIDATE $8,736.80 $8,736.80 NiI The information shown above has been taken from financial statements filed with the Commission by Chief Financial Officers of Candidates, and where applicable, combined with that of the endorsing constituency association. Income before sub- sidy includes transfers from provincial party organizations. Campaign expenses do not include transfers paid out, Copies of the full financial statements may be ob- tained from the Commission upon payment of the applicable fees. Donald C. MacDonald Chairman #800-161 Bloor StreetlAtest4erontoilgntario,M6S 1 «(416)965.0455 , • • Mr. and Mrs.Ch. les The1111)401i: and famiiyof Edmonton are visiting his Mother, Mrs. Muriel Thom on, The weekend :'spopciat-oc- casions• *Ow area couple, Mr and Mrs.. Mutray Henderson ,1414110% who Were celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary Mrs. , Henderson is the former Gerlie Wraith of the Tees. water area. the couple has We chU- dren, Larry of the Lucknowarea afld Linda, Mrs. Rod Hickey of Wing - ham. They have one grandchild,, Trevor Hickey. Members of the bHiractikeo. Hickeyfamilyattended the cele - Rev. and Mrs. Jack Thompson of London, the former Tena Held, attended the morning worship service, in Wingham United Church on Sunday and renewed acquain- tanceship's-an town. They shared luncheon With Rev. and Mrs. J. Rea Grant and family. Mrs. Marilyn Wood attended the closing function of the alumni of St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in London on Saturday. More than 700 attended, out of 3,000 nursing graduates of the school. The event marked 1.00 years of nursing and the disbanding of the alumni organi- zation. Also attending from this area were nurses from Lucknow : Mrs. Margaret Black, Mrs. Mary McIntosh and Mrs. Belle Hackett; and Mrs, Carroll (McKim) Castle of Port Colborne. Members of the junior choir of Wingham United Church and th0r,, leaders, Mrs. Brenda Schedler atiof Mrs. Winona Thompson, attended the memorial service at McIntosh United Church Cemetery on Sunday, held in conjunction with the 125th anniversary of the church. - They provided special musical numbers and their minister, Rev. J. Rea Grant, was guest speaker. Members of the Teskey and Eveleigh families from Kitchener -Waterloo, Fergus, Caledonia and Kincardine, former residents of the McIntosh area and cousins of Mrs. Bill Tiffin of Wingham, attended the service, visited the old homestead and were dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. 4. Rea Grant and family of Wingham. Guests at the same home were Mr. and Mrs. Jini Stokes of Teeswater. Neil Bronson and Sharon Smith of Montreal and Carolyn Bronson of London, visited on the weekend with Lavonne Ballagh and with Mrs. Rowland Ballagh at Brookhaven. A special presentation was made following the morning worship service at Wingham United Church on Sunday when Ken Wood, sec- retary of the Official Board and president of the choir, paid tribute to Mrs. Velma Shera who has sung in the church choir for 60 years. She received a certificate of recognition from the church board and was also presented with a diamond pendant. WINGHAM CELEBRATES "The war is over!" The glad tidings of victory reached Wingham about four o'clock on Monday morning, Nov. 11, 1918, and in a very few minutes the joy bells pealed forth the story to the sleeping vicinity. By 4:30, the streets were alive with rejoicing people, blowing horns, beating tin pans and singing. The celebrating continued throughout the entire day. Council met at 8 a.m. and proclaimed the day a holiday. A public thanksgiving was held in the afternoon and the town hall and Presbyterian church were filled to capacity. A large parade - was held later, ° in' the af-e ternoon.