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Senior citizens
return to school
GORR Or—The Come Alive Club
of Gorr* began its fall season with
a trip on memory's ship back to the
bygone days in th-e one -room
schoOlt,t045,41! The stage was set
with # medley of old songs led by
Mrs Al* Mundell, accompanied
by Mis:,-*Ibur.flogg•
Mrs. Sheldon Mann played a few
familiar hymns as part of the open
ing exercises, then Mrs. Lloyd Faust
tested the spelling class with a
game of letters and Mrs. Melvin
Taylor conducted a contest to show
a knowledge of numbers. Mrs. Her-
man Van Pelt, Class 1, Alvin
Mundell, Class 21.Mrs. Alex Taylor,
Class 3 and Lloyd Faust, Class 4,
chose readings from the old school
readers and FIFold Robinson recit-
ed his memory Work.
To begin the second session„ Mrs,
Faust conducted a keenly contested
geography match. Mrs. Robert Gib,
son gave an oral compositioto On
"How I Spent My Swrtmer
Holi-
days" and Mrs. Mundell and Mrs.
Hogg chose some lively songs on
the same theme. To tonchide the
program, Robert Gibson shared
some memories from his school
days. Herman Van Pelt was
mischievous boy with bottom
pockets.
Mrs. Lloyd Jacques presided for
the business meeting and honored
those with September birthdays. A
fall color tour was discussed and
correspondence was read. Everyone
enjoyed visiting while lunch was
served.
GINNY SCHENK, a member of the Wingham Optimist Track
and Field Club, placed fourth in the Mite girls' 1,000 -metre race at
the recent Tottenham cross-country meet. (Track club photo)
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BIRTHS
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tenet .14Uth are 'pleased to
aththihce the iiirth of
rand -
children. Mark Williare'ktnitrong
arrived on July 30 at six pounds, 15
ounces, in St. Joseph's Hospital,
Sarnia. He received a big welcome
from Mom and Dad, Muriel and
Ron, and sister, Ashton. On Sept. 8,
Tasha Marie Heard arrived in Victo-
ria Hospital, London, at eight
pounds. Proud first-time parents
are Marion and Syd.
WHITFIELD—Kurt and Lisa
(MacDonald) of Blyth would like to
announce the late but safe arrival of
their first child, a daughter, Kendall
Sandra Lynn, born at Clinton Public
Hospital on Aug. 31, weighing in at
seven pounds, nine ounces. Spoil-
ing privileges go to grandparents,
Karl and Sandra Whitfield of Blyth,
Enid and Ben Arnold of Goderich
aim! Great Grandma, May MacDon-
ald of Blyth. We would like to
thank Dr. Salsbury and the OB staff
for their care and concern while
patients at the hospital.
GIBSON—Janice and Rob of
Clinton welcome with love the safe
arrival of their first child, Kendra
Leah, born Sept. 1 at 1:15 p.m. at
Clinton Public Hospital, weighing
six pounds, nine ounces. First
grandchild for Adeline and
Clarence Allin of Benmiller; sev-
enth grandchild for Joan and John
Gibson and seventh great-grand-
child for Johanna Kaake of Wrox-
eter. Special thanks to Dr. M.
Bokhout, Dr. A. Steed, Dr. P. Sals-
bury and the OB staff for their ter-
rific care.
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Thirty -point, single -round games
of horseshoes were played last
Thursday eirening at the Wingham
Sportsmen's Qub.
Ivan Gardner and Dave Ablett
were first with five wins and a phis
of /4, while Harold Carter and
Peter deGroot were second at four
wins and a plus Of 39.
Ivan Rivett and Jack Higgins
were third at three wins and a plus
of 61, tied with Leon Russell and
Jim Wickens. However, an extra
game was played to determine the
third-place finisher. The score of
that game was 30-29 for the Rivett -
Hi s team.
len Caseniore and Bob Cavre-
luk were fifth, three wins and a
phis of 54. Alex Boa and George
Marklevitz were sixth, two wins
and a plus of 34. Syd Lawson and
Olen Sellers rounded out the scor-
ing in seventh, one win and a plus
of 105.
PURVES—Mr. and Mrs. Doug
?urnbig.kr50%PAtisiclo of
Wingham WeicomepartiellOVIarie,
born Sept. Tat telOsepli's'HOspital,
London, weighing five pounds, 11
ounces. Proud grandparents are
Des and Norma Brophy of Wing -
ham, Marg and Pete Harper and
Terry Purves, all of Kincardine;
great-grandparents are Carl and
Erma Fitch, Elsie Symmons and
Helen Pettigrew.
WILLITS—Mr. and Mrs. Bruce
Willits, RR 1, Lucknow, are pleased
to announce the birth of their son,
Christopher John, eight pounds,
one ounce, on Sept. 9 at Wmgham
and District Hospital. A brother for
Cindy and Melanie and a new
grandson for Walter and Jean
Willits of RR 1, Wingham and Mil-
dred and Austin Loree, Lucknow.
DUNBAR—Wendy and Daryl
Dunbar of Belgrave share the
happy news! Their daughter, Staci
Patricia, was born Sept. 12 -at Wing -
ham and District Hospital. She
tipped the scales at six pounds, 14
ounces, and is a sister for Jeremy.
Proud grandparents are Audrey
and Don England, Pat and Allan
Dunbar.
MILLER—Mr. and Mrs. Doug
Miller, RR 1, Lucknow, proudly
announce the birth of Elliott Dou-
glas, nine pounds, 11 ounces, on
Sept. 14 at Wingham and District
Hospital. Proud grandparents are
Eileen Miller of Wingham and Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Thompson, George-
town.
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TRI -COUNTY CHAMPS—The Wmgham Bantam girls recently
won the Tei -County championship with a 144 win over Listowel.
Joe Jackson presented the Tri -County Trophy to team members
Angie Kerr, Jane Bateson and Yvonne Trapp. The team currently is
playing Walkerton in the WOAA finals. Walkerton won the first
game of their best -of -five series 8-6. The next games in the series
are in W"mgham Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7 o'clock.
(Photo courtesy of Bill Kerr)
Mrs. Marie Strong is
UCW meeting convener
CORRIE-=-Mrs.
GORRIE Mrs. Marie Strong was
convener of the first fall meeting of
the United Church Women, held in
the Sunday School room. The
theme was reflexology and care of
feet. She was assisted by Mrs. Lois
Robertson, Mrs, Odell Michel and
Mrs. Erland Thornton who gave
Bible readings relating to feet.
Mrs. Strong read the poem,
"Footsteps" and "Feet Fitness Is
For All Seasons", then introducedMis.
Mrs. Shirley Bott of RR 1, Gorrie,
reflexolog-ist, who er.plained and
demonstrated the method she uses
in dealing with foot problems. Mrs.
Ethel Dennis thanked the speaker
and presented a gift.
Mrs. Donna Nay, president, con-
ducted the business and spoke of
upcoming events — the church
anniversary service Oct. 15, with
Rev. Glennie of Chatsworth the
guest minister; and the fall rally in
Belgrave on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m, with
Mrs. Eleanor Ward of Wingham as
guest speaker. The Wroxeter and
Gorrie fall bale will be packed in
Gerrie on Oct. 25, the fall beef sup -
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The meeting closed with a hymn
and the committee served lunch.
Maitland WMS visits
Crieff Hills retreat
Two busloads of ladies from the
Maitland Presbyterial WMS
enjoyed a trip to Crieff Hills, south
of Guelph and west of Puslinch, on
Monday, Sept. 11.
Crieff HMs is owned and operat-
ed by the Presbyterian Church in
Canada as a retreat and conference
centre for the church; under the
directorship ofitev: Robert Spencer.
• Following a Utinducted tour of
the property, luncheon was served
in McLean Hall and Mrs. Maureen
Spencer told about the facilities.
There are six different buildings to
house guests so they can accommo-
date up to 80 people or smaller
groups of 12 to 20. Any church
group is welcome. They are hoping
to build a large conference building
and are presently going through the
OMB.
Isabel Thompson, Agnes Breg-
man and Helen Elliott conducted a
workshop on the study books to be
used in the coming year; one about
the Philippines and the other on
Haldenby presented a
Bible study and worship service on
the theme, "Go and Tell".
This day of enlightening, both in
the introduction of the program
books and the viewing of this con-
ference centre; enabled each of the
members to return home better
equipped for the coming year.
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SENIORS' DAY
CENTRE NEWS
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By Gloria Workman
Things are starting to pick up. It
is getting very busy with activities
at the Day Centre. We are starting
to plan our Christmas activities
already, but it is too soon to tell you
about those.
We have been and will continue
to be very busy working on crafts
for the Craft and Bake Sale sched-
uled for Nov. 23rd. Sept. 19 to 21
will be dedicated to crafts. Sept. 26
and 27 will be reserved for ceram-
ics.
Freedom Fashions (formerly
Hewitt Therapy) will be here Sept.
25 for a fashion show and sale. The
public is invited to shop from 1.30
to 4 p.m.
A 'bus trip has been added to the
monthly calendar. On Sept. 28 we -
are planning a visit to the West
Montrose Bridge, Marian's Country
•Cupboard for lunch and the Meet -
ling Place in St. Jacobs to witness a
multi -media presentation of the
local culture and the Mennonite
way of life. Perhaps the leaves will
have started to change and we Will
witness a spectacular view there
and back.
We will hold our Thanksgiving
Dinners from Oct. 3 to 5. I'm get-
ting hungry just thinldrig about it.
The next foot clinics
uled for Oct. 5 and 18.
357-1400 or 1445 to
appointment.
are sched-
Please call
make an
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read seriPtwe from 11 Corinthlank
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Mts. Muttan, Mrs. Conine
"Moey a$ Mrs. Beck spoke on
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opened the business nicety* and
the treasurer's report was.given by
Miss Minnie McElwain. •
Marlene Foxton of Bob Foxton Fuels Ltd., Agent
of Petro Canada Inc. is pictured presenting Rose
Workman, Secretary -Treasurer of 4H Club Lead-
ers Association with Jane Muegge looking on. A
donation of $95.04 by Petro -Canada and cus-
tomers from a Spring Lube Sale & Work Glove
Special in the spring.
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We bought our kids
over $50 Million worth of clothes
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