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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-06-14, Page 8• Pao 8A.c.lbetW • • :”.+;:"•, • .„. , •;;!' .r#J15- Whitec its 60th a 4-50.1,1fV,` [17,15:ININg,,•ItVpr•!17", ‘;',!,' • • .t.;•••,' Whitechurch — The Woinen's In- stitute held its 60th anniversary celebration in the Community Memorial Hall on Wednesday, June 8, at noon, with a hot meal catered and served by the Donnybrook United Church _Women to 75 pests. After the Meal, the meeting open- ed with the Ode, Mary Stewart Cal-. lect and Lord's Prayer. President Mrs. Helen 'Currie welcomed everyone and introduced head table guests. Mrs. Agnes Farrier read reports of the organizational meet- ing and the Afrst regular meeting held m the Foresters' Hall on Feb. 28, 1928. Mrs. Russell McGuire conducted an In Memoriam honor- ing those who have passed away since the organization began. An enjoyable instrumental on the electric keyboard was given by Doris Bradley. Mrs. Norma Rintoul gave a resume of the 60 years of ('MRs. JEAN ROSS 357-3459 , ,,,,,e ' , ....,. $ r,r, . , .... "V , " .7., ,..• " ,, , :::‘,„,.." , ...p.„1: , .r. ..e., ,, r/ , " , " " history of the Whitechurch sing -along with IVIrS, Jet* Ross at the piano included the Diatitute Anniversary Song and "Ontario". '1 Gest Speaker was Meaner. Bridge of Paluleptolt1 au imageand beauty c04,0111tanti who ,told- the ladies. how to find their best*Olors, makeup, ete. She was thanked by Mrs. Ross andpresentedwitha gift. The cake -cutting ceremony was held and pictures were taken, with Merle Wilson, charter member, Gertie Durnin, first-year member and president, Mrs. Currie. Greet- ings were expressed from the District branches and Mrs. Gladys Arnold of Ripley spoke a few words about years gone by in the Institute. Mrs. Currie gave the courtesies and "God Save The Queen" was sung. Anniversary- cake and ice cream were served, bringing an enjoyable afternoon to a close. Guests with Mildred McClenaghan last week were Rev. William Hen- derson of Lucknow, Bruce and Doris Coloman of Vancouver and Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan. They spent the evening reminiscing. Richard Day of Waterloo spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Day. Mrs. Don Ross, Mrs. Walter El - Karen Elliott, Mrs. Neil Rin- • toul and 10 -children attended the WMS children's rally at Kintail Presbyterian Camp on Wednesday, June 8, from 5 to 9 o'clock, enjoying games, a campfire, nature hikes and supper. A worship service concluded a chilly evening at the lake. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Falconer and Jackie of Exeter. Attending the Bluevale UCW fam- ily night on Sunday evening were Rev. and Mrs. John Neilson, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gibb, Mrs. Gertie Dur- nin, Mildred McClenaghan, John McKinnon and Mrs. Agnes Farrier, Miss Raynard of the Wingham Group Home was the speaker. Mildred McClenaghan and John McKinnon took Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Coloman to see the Bruce Nuclear Power Development at Douglas Point. Mr. Coloman was at the site 15 years ago with nine other men from B.C., investigating the possi- bility of building one in Nanaimo. That project never developed. 4,;:d • • ..;;;:•::::4.::::•••:‹W::*::$.1.444:•••••0:4.: Everyone was pleased to see Mrs. Valetta Emerson able to attend the 60th anniversary dinner of the Whitechurch Women's Institute on Wednesday. Mrs. Emerson was a faithful worker, in the WI for many years and many people benefitted from her knowledge. She was always ready to help anyone who re- quested assistance. Mr, and.• Mrs. Clarence McClen- aghan of Kincardine were taken to Owen Sound hospital •on Wednesday by Mildred McClenaghan and John McKinnon. Clarence underwent eye surgery. INSTITUTE ANNIVERSARY The Whitechurch Women's Institute celebrated its 60tb anniversary re- , cently at a special party at the community halt Gertrude Durnin, Helen COrrie and Merle Wilson cut the ceremonial cake. Mrs. Dural,'" has been,a member of the VVhftechurch WI for 69 years and Miss Wilson is a charter mernber, Mrs. Currie is its current president. ASSent from the photograph is another long-time member Valetta Emerson. THE NATURE NUTS Whitechurch — The members dis- cussed plans for Achievement Night on June 21 at Purple Grove. They also planned a hike in Jim Ross' buslfby 'the direr and discussed snack i for hiking. Steven Rintoul read the minutes. On June 7 they enjoyed their outing in the bush. Cathy Dow had a scavenger hunt and the group played games. They had supper of hot dogs, smores and marshmallows on the fire. The memberi brought goup, which is a combination of 1 raisins, chipits, dried fruits, marsh- mallows, nuts and bolts, etc. Dessert was butterscotch brownies. 4.4100444.. .ko-faiigAneetr.. NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING SPECIAL POLICY AREA WINGHAM TOWN HALL • Wednesday - June 22,1988 710 pant The Town of Wingham is corfedering formulating policieS for the possible developmettof the southern portiot of the munici- pality. All interested parties are cordially invited ,to attend -the public information meeting to Make comments or inquiries prior to the preparation of a Master Plan Studyfor It* area. Mitten comments can be sent to the address Robert A. fiewitleS#Secretary, • - Town of Wingham, PlanningAdvisory Committee Winctham1�ntario, WI PAST PRESIDENTS — A number of past presidents of the Whitechurch Women's institute took part in celebrations recently to nark the group's 60th anniversary. Those pictured are: back, Agnes Farrier, Jean McGuire, Helen Currie, Jean Tiffin, Merle Wilson; front, Mrs. R. Ross, Gertrude Dumin and Merle McFarlen. RR ShLton. ilandianpin 9 4imited 2 Lucknow 529-7247 Former area resident marks 60 years as nun • Sister Genevieve Roth of Port AVM, Mick, and formerly of the Winghant area, recently marked her dialudild jubilee —60 years — as an Adrian Dominican nun. Born at duelph, Sister Roth came kt this -aria early in her Fife. The ,fainilfanned in the Winghatn area tOr a number of years and young ereuevieve and her nine siblings 21 attended Holmes' School in Turn - betty Township. She eritived the convent in 1928 told 44years taught School before retiring in the 1970s. Since then she has devoted her life to helping other seniors, including organizing a meal program in the.1970s and now doing clothing alterations at the home where she lives. Among those in attendance at a celebration to mark Sister Roth's diatnond jubilee were her sisters; Henrietta and Theresa, both nuns as well, -Sister Henrietta celebrated her diamond jubilee five years o, while Sister Theresa celebrated her Golden Jubilee in 1..15.