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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-03-28, Page 6Special service marks Chorct ;1[Tarlv4e1 LAALL LA V caiy Whitechurch—The first special service of the 125th anniversary of Chalmers Presbyterian Church was held March 12 with a large atten- dance. Flower arrangements were placed in memory of Mrs. Jean Tif- fin, who passed away on March 9 and an anniversary arrangement, prepared by Dora Neilson, adorned the pulpit. A purple balloon arrangement attached to the baptismal font was done by Crystal Elliott. The call to worship was taken by Steve and Scott Rintoul. The first verse of "Ail People That on Earth Do Dwell" was sung. During the next hymn, "When Mothers of Salem", Mr. and Mrs. Murray Simpson brought forward their son, Alexander Clifford Simp- i son, to be baptized by RevNeilson. -The Old Testament reading was from Isiah and the New Testament reading from Hebrews. Special music was provided by The New Life Singers of Wingham. The hymn "God Reveals His Presence" was followed by the ser- mon. RevHorace Braden, a minis- ter at Chalmers from 1%7 to 1970, gave the sermon, entitled 'Anniversary: Looking Back and Looking Forward". The service closed with the singing of "Crown Him with Many Thorns". After the benediction, Mr. Braden gave the blessing and everyone retired to the Sunday School room to take part in a potluck luncheon and social time. Morley Bushell is top player Morley Bushell was the high man and Ella Johnstone was high lady at the Legion euchre party last Mon- day night. Sixteen tables were in play. Marie Philips played the most lone hands. Prizes for low scores went to Norma Hamilton and Harold John- stone. Draw prizes were awarded to Gordon Louttit, Velma Scott, Gladys Smith, Sheila Thurrott and Cliff Johnston. The next party will be shoot on Monday, April 3. 0-0-0 Making peace is harder than mak- ing war., —Adlai Stevenson AM RECYCLES T. Yo b to 11.19P'i • ii:c b1Ls3 1'3ltODIf•1 d'v ,4111 ' 1. . NO '•( 161 yL You and Your. Blue Boxl "Blue Box" recycling has come to our community and by how you should have received your own Blue Box. It's part of an important project to help reduce the household waste that goes into landfill sites and to conserve our prect'ous natural resources. ' An'd, you can be part of it. Simply collect and store news- papers, glass!potties and jars, beverage and food cans and plastic soft drink containers in your Blue Box. Then put it at the curb for pick-up on your collection day.* Please bundle all newspapers and inserts ,and place them on top 1, of or beside your ;, Blue Box. To avoid attracting pests, re- member to rinse out 410011 ti ,ail containers: Our recycling program can only be a success if we all partici- f! : d Ort ilf %,j1 zpate. If you have any questions, call the Clerk's Office - 357-3550 Recycling. it only works if w it do our part, .r► The soft drink industry, its container and container material suppliers, through Ontario Multi -Material Recycling incorporated (OMMRI) — supporting the establisttmeht of recycling programs throughout Ontario. * Your first regular collection day is Tuesday, April 4 * Join us on April 1; 1° at 8:00 pm for a special Recycling information night. This event will take place at the St. Paul's Anglican Church guest sPeaker V letUdolph, consultant for Ontario Multi -Materials Recycling Inc. 4 n MRS. SARAH SHOR1T of Dundas celebrated her 101st birth- day on March 8. Among those attending a get-together to mark her birthday were Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Shortt of Hutton Heights, her son and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Shortt was born March 8, 1888, at Drayton and raised a family of eight boys and three girls. She has g3p�31)� ,$TldrerrwesIs_numerou� great,,greatt.great and even At a tEgoc :eMrs, ,Shortt . e:s ott.,the,, some her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Dan : Fuller and enjoys reasonably good health for her advanced age. r, rs. Norma Rintoul . S e etth - Whitechurch—Chalmers Wom- en's Missionary Society held its March meeting on Wednesday, 'the 22nd, at the home of Mrs. Norma Rintoul. Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw and Mrs. A. Purdon were leaders. Mrs. Laidlaw gave the call to worship from the Easter service in Glad Tidings and Mrs. Purdon read scripture lessons. Roll call was answered by nine members. Mrs. Rintoul acted as secretary in the absence of Mrs. John Neilson. Mrs. Walter Elliott presided for the business. Mrs. Mary Simpson and Mrs. Jean Ross reported on the vis- iting they had done in March; _Mrs. Laidlaw and Mrs. Vera Falconer will visit during April. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Mrs. Jean Tiffin, a very valued member of the WMS. Rev. John Neilson spoke a few words, followed by prayer. The leaders # for the 75th anniver- sary of the WMS will be Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Ross. The committee to plan the meal for the 125th anniver- sary of Chalmers Church will be Mrs. Falconer, Mrs. Rintoul, Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Pardon. MILL BURNS Late in May, 1930, flames de- stroyed H. F. Smith's flour mill in Wroxeter. - Only a very little of the stock of flour or feed was saved. Loss was estimated at over $20,000. The fire was believed to be caused by a, nail going through the chop- per. It was felt that, in addition to dealing a heavy loss to Mr. Smith, the village would also be at a loss as the mill would not likely be re- built. Mrs: Rintoul served refreshments and Mrs. Ross .gave courtesy remarks. The April meeting will be held at the home of, Mrs. Kathleen Elliott. M. Simpson. again heads water system, Whitechurch—Murray Simpson was returned as 1989 chairman when the Whitechurch Water Sys- tem subscribers held their annual meeting on March 21 in the hall, with nine in attendance. Secretary is Kathy Lubbers; treasurer, Kath- leen Gibson; directors -at -large, Roger Benninger, Angus Falconer, Bevin Tiffin; main maintenance, Mr. Falconer; assistant, Mr. Benninger; Murray Simpson; water sampler, Adrian Keet; auditors, Mrs. Vera Falconer, Mrs. Agnes Farrier. Mr. Simpson chaired the meeting. Kathy Lubbers read the minutes from last year and Mrs. Gibson gave the treasurer's report. The water system has $3,308.21 in assets. Mr. Falconer reported for mainte- nance and said some pipe work would have to be done in the warmer weather. The chlorine level was reduced and the silicate level raised, otherwise everything is run- ning well. Adrian Keet gave the results of the water saxnpies, reporting tney are all right. The annual fee is $80, with an increase to the maintenance man, secretary and treasurer, also an increase in the mileage rate for any travelling expenses for repairs. ky