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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-05-23, Page 8Ernie Small, London, visited with his parents, Mro and Mrs. Wesley Small, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stewart spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Les Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Powell, Kitch- ener and Mr. and Mrs. Davey' Marks, Brussels, were supper guests with Mrs. Cliff Marks on Saturday evening. Stanley Marks, Brussels, also visited at the same home on Sunday. Visitors during the afternoon on Mother's Day with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Riley were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wintemute; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Riley and family, Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Gilbert and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Henderson, all of Harm riston. Mrs. Allan Griffith accompanied Mrs. Isabelle Scott of Gorrie to Lon- don on Sunday when they left Mrs. Mary Hedley of Harriston at St. Joseph's Hospital for surgery on Monday. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Art Gibson were visitors during Moth- er's Day weekend. Mother's Day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Collison and Peter, Water- loo; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Drumm and Kayla, Palmerston; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bradshaw and Kelly. fi Pauline r; *ere at tiles ho orf Ria n Bell and family q; it Mit er's Day. Mro and Mrs. Ted Smith had their family home during Mother's Day weekend: Mr. and Mr John Sinna� mon, Seaforth; Mrs. Bernell Smith, Listowel; Mrs. Connie. Willoughby, Wroxeter. Mrs. Allan Griffith, accompanied by Mrs. Cliff Marks and Mrs. Shirley Leek, were in London on Wednesday. The former called on Mrs. Mary Hedley in St. Joseph's. Hospital. Residents welcome Rick and Lynda Brown and family to the community. They have purchased the Chris Sturgeon property and moved in last weekend. Also, the village welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Clare Eley who have moved into their newly -erected home on Gib- son Street. The community was sorry to hear of the passing of Ross Taman on Tuesday morning in Wingham and District Hospital, Although retired for several years, he had operated a bake shop here for a number. of years. Mre and Mrs. Rick Rivest and family have sold their farm south of Wroxeter and left last Saturday for their new home in Alberta. Friends wish them all the best. Wheelchair clinic slated for June 2 The Ontario March of Dimes, Doncaster Medical of London and the Wingham and Area Day Centre for the Homebound are sponsoring a free wheelchair clinic next Friday June 2, at the Wingham Armouries. Minor repairs and maintenance will be free -to individuals and Don- caster Medical is supplying free labor The Wingham Lyons Club has donated money to recover the cost of repairs, The. Ladies' Auxiliary to Branch 180 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Wingham, is donating lunch for the workers and volun- teers. The Wingham. Boy Scouts also will be on hand to give a shine to the wheelchairs as the repairs are finished. All donations are greatly appreciated. It is this kind of com- munity support that makes clinics like this possible. the purpose of the clinic is to prevent the premature replacement of wheelchairs by providing the opportunity forregular mainte- nance. Wheelchairs need regular check-ups similar to cars or bicycles to keep them in good working order. Displays of specialized equip- ment will be available for anyone interested. If there is special equip- ment that you would like to take a look at, please give us a call and we can arrange to have the equipment available. For more information, or if you wish to make an appointment, please call the day centre at 357- 1440 or 357-1445. Prize winners at Belgrave BELGRAVE--Thirteen tables were in play at the weekly euchre in the WI Hall on May 17. High prizes were claimed by Mrs. Margery Ritchie and George John- ston; second high, Mrs, Mel Jacklin and Herb Clayton. Not to be outdone by her hus- band, Mrs. George Johnston also took home a prize, that one for low score. Low man was Mrs. Mabel Wheeler, playing as a man. Lucky table prizes went to Mrs. Ross Tay- lor and Jim Smith. Wednesday, May 24, will start with a potluck supper at 6:30, fol- lowed by euchre at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION at Wingham Public School• WEDNESDAY, MAY 24th, 1989 for children who attain the age of five years in 1989 Parents are asked to bring: • Proof of birthdate (birth or baptismal certificate, -passport etc..) • Proof of Immunization • Verification of Public Tax Support (assessment .notice) l3ruce RpbOrtsol, Principal va1.1,411421'0J'i'r'?. �e. ;t. 60 YEARS IN CW—Beth Shinn, far right, presents Sara Anstett of Winghain with. her 60 -year piat>a as member of the Catholic Women's League at Sacred Heart Church., Father Stan Soltysik congr du- later MaryReadman and Aurelia Skinn, both 50 -year rneinbers® Anna Forgie, another 60 -year mein ber, is absent. Beth Skinn is the currentCWL president. pro ordwich Notes Mr. and Mrs. Winston McGrath Mrs. Isobel Topham and Mr. an Mrs. Henry Mundt were guests Sat urday, May 13,at the Foster -Rend ner wedding in St. Christopher' Parish, Mississauga. They als attended the reception which fol lowed at the church. Brian Montogx" of Orillia spen last week with his -father endend.-ster Don and Sandra Montoux. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mulvey of Bel more were Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs. Bill Sothern. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart and Mr, and Mrs. ;Melvin Kreller spe Mother's Day with Mr. and Mrs Dong Stewart in Kitchener. Mrs. Alma Hargrave spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wray in Scarborough and on Sun- day attended the baptism of her great-nephew, Fraser.Mackness. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Haase of Sault Ste. Marie have been visiting the past week with Mary McClement in Listowel and also called on several relatives and friends in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Ruttan and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Montgomery spent a few days last week in the Ottawa area. Mother's Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ruttan were Mr. and Mrs. Holger Feldskov and fam- ily; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Rowley and family; Bruce Ruttan and boys; Mrs. Don Ruttan and family of Brussels; Mrs. Don Hawkins and girls of Shelburne; Dwayne Ruttan and friend Michelle, also of Shelburne. Mrs. Clara Watson has returned home to Bond Head after spending a week with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Rowley. George Richards attended the D - Day Dogger Reunion at.Orillia on Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14. Over 500 members of the 1st and 5th Divisions were on parade. George is a member of the Harris - ton Legion, Branch 296. Three members from Mount Forest also attended. Mre and Mrs. Jim Douglas and Mrs. Glenn Johnston attended the 25th wedding anniversary celebra- tion tion of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Horton at. heir home in Atwood on Sunday, May 14, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vanderboy den and family spent Mother's Day with Mr. and Mrs. Claus Vander- eyden at Strathroy. Friends of Clarence Carswell will be sorry to learn that he is a patient in Listowel Memorial Hospital.. hrs� l aid her sis- 4 Dire °< , , returned home following a three - d week vacation with Mrs. George - Dane at Hythe, Alberta,, and with - George, a patient in Hythe hospital. s Howard Nixon and Sally o McInnes of Sault Ste. Marie spent - the weekend with the former's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wally Nixon. nt Norman Nixon of Kitchener also ,S aria teed a 2,..d y wit list r. ,,.,e ms Mt:. and Mrs. Ian Pittendreigh of London were Sunday visitors with Minnie 'McElwain and John Mal- -wain. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sangster of Clifford were Monday visitors at nt Ale McElwain h t S i "Motfer's Da>ids witi l and Mrs, Ted Klaassen were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nicholson and family, Bluevale and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Klaassen and family, Zurich. The convener of the Cancer Soci- ety drive for Fordwich and area, Mrs. Ted Klaassen, reports that $1,486 was collected. She thanks all who gave so generously and the canvassers who helped her. The Tralee Women's Institute met Wednesday night, May 17, at the home of Mrs. Winnie Crapper, Guest speaker was Mrs. Robert Vanderheyden who spoke on foot care. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ruttan spent one day last week in Elmira. Weekend and Sunday visitors with Mrs. Nellie Allan were Mr. and Mrs. Don Elliott and boys of Petersburg; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Allan and Christopher, Wroxeter; Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Allan and girls of Blyth; Arnold Allan of Lucknow and Sharon Martin of Hensall. Katelynn, daughter of Tom and day, �'.,7.C, 11' t?Ae� A44. `i9.AS9- day, May 14, at the morning; service in Fordwich United Church by Rev. Don Beck. Following the service, Tom and Cathy entertainedfor a family dinner. Those attending ar. ra Mrs,.: Dave ,fartin, art fir''' I'f"eratfiy'MaiTin and Jimmy of Kenilworth; Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bennett, Pam, Sherri, Jane and Suzzanne of Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Strong and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Strong and Tara of RR 2, Corrie. Congratulations to Kira Stuckey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stuckey of Wingham, who won a $100 scholarship for her vocal singing. The award was presented by the Walkerton Lions Club at the Walkerton Rotary Music Festival. A $50 scholarship went to Carey King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne King of Gorrie. It was pre- sented by Bell Canada, also for vocal singing. Both girls are pupils of Marg Livermore of Fordwich. EmYly Phibbs is speaker at May Goforth meeting • • Mrs. Nancy Campbell welcomed members and friends of the Goforth Evening Auxiliary at the May meet- ing. She set the theme for the meet- ing with call to worship entitled "Praise". Lorraine Clugston and Audrey McKague introduced a new praise song to the group, "Singing Hal- lelujah". Members then wrote a prayer based on Psalm 89 express- ing praise to God for who He is — the faithful, loving, righteous and powerful Creator. Isobel Arbuckle introduced Emily Phibbs, the guest speaker. She told of the spiritual influence her husband's family' had in lead- ing her to become a Christian. She related interesting anecdotes of several relatives who were mis- sionaries, revealing both the serious and "humorous side of their work. She was thanked by Audrey McK- ague. Elda Norman closed the business portion of the meeting with a pray.' ,,Thc,l)1014 VAC cR*4 k. ed by Kathy Armstrong, president. , Mrs. Campbell then introduced Wilma Scott of Belgrave, who demonstrated making a beautiful grapevine centrepiece. She was thanked by Mrs. Norman on behalf of the group. Cross donated to Knox church BLUEVALE—An illuminated cross, donated by a former Bluevale family, was dedicated at the Sun- day morning service at Knox Pres- byterian Church. The cress is donated in memory of Robert J. McMurray and to the glory of God. Mr. McMurray and his family resided in the Bluevale area for many years and attended Knox Church. Ellen McMurray of Lambeth, Mr. McMurray's widow; their three sons, Robert, Donald and Gordon, as well as grandchild, attended the Sunday morning service and the gm of fellowship after the ser- iike.