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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-12-12, Page 121 DAY ONLY! Wednesday, December 13th, 1989 Shop Canadian Tire on December 13th and receive TWICE the normal issue of Cash Bonus Coupons! You can use them for future purchases in any Canadian Tire store or for automotive service in our Auto Centres. Double Cash Bonus Coupon Day on December 13th. Don't miss it! Offer valid only et puhcipating stores during normal business hours. Applies to cash purchases only. Windham UCWh�l.d Christmas meeting The Wingham United Church Sunday School mom took on a fes- tive look when a special Christmas meeting of the Wingham_ United Church Women was held last Tues- day evening, Dec. 5, with approxi- mately 80 ladies in attendance. The evening was convened by Marlene Leedham. After a social half-hour, hosted by Unit II, Past President Florence Reavie said grace and everyone enjoyed a potluck supper which Unit 1 set out. During the dessert and 'coffee, the ladies were shown gift and fashion ideas modelled by UCW members. The models were: Jeanette Wardrop, Barbara Bateman, Linda Walden, Janet Haines, Margaret Zurbrigg, Gloria Bruce, Shelley Rev. Tucker leads first Advent service BELGRAVE—As Dec. 3 was the first Sunday of Advent, Rev. Peter D. Tucker of Knox United Church centred his remarks around John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus. The Gospel lesson was frem`St. Luke's Gospel, telling how John heralded the coming of the Lord. John was rough, uncouth and blunt but his message, urging people to repent their sins and ask for for- giveness, was the same fer the rich and poor. The speaker urged Chris- tians to share the message of Jesus' coming today with everyone. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna welcomed members at the door and Mrs. Dan McBurney took charge of the children during the service. The choir sang "Great Is the Lord", with organ accompaniment by Mrs. George Procter. Offertory stewards were Kenneth Procter and Donald Procter: • /47 d QV Party' m the WI Hall on Dec. 6. Whalers of Wirrizes Were 4 t1 Robrrftt an rs 1 me Jamieson, the latter playingat man's card. Low 'scores won recognition for Mrs. Gordon„ Bosman and Robert Grasby. Novelty prizes were won by Mrs. Bert Johnston and Lewis Stonehouse. Campbell, Shannon Simpson, Diane Simpson and Lori Belanger: Mary Lou C meron gave the com- mentary for clothing and suggested that all the outfits could be pur- chased from Wmgham merchants. Ethel Adams played Christmas music while the girls modelled. - The guest speaker for the everting was Rev. Bonnie Cole- Arnal, minister of the Bluevale-Wal- ton charge. In her messa$e, she sug- gested that the ladies think about the true meaning of Christmas and not to think first about buyin&gifts and baking. She asked that they think of those in need at Christmas time. Christa Crawford and Amy Bate- man sang a duet, accompanied by Andrea Grant at the piano. After a short break, the ladies took a ..Monk's Walls” to the sanctuary of the church. Amid Christmas banners, light- ed Christmas trees, flowers and a lighted nativity scene, the worship service was held. Readers for the worship -service were Mrs. Bate- man, Patricia Hunter, Helen Skel- ton, Amy Bateman and Hilda Grant. Brenda Schedler and Winona Thompson rendered two beautiful Christmas duets, accompanied by Margaret Kai at the piano. To _lose the evening, Mrs. Cole- Arnal conducted the Christmas communion, assisted by elders Marilyn Wood, Joyce Miller and Gwen Laidlaw. Mrs. C. Hanna, Harvey Edgar play lone Bands BELGRAVE—Mrs. Clarence Hanna and Harvey Edgar played the most lone hands when 13 tables were in play at the weekly euchre 0 .e SOFT' BOTTOMS DIAPERS—Heather Quennell of Belgrave has started a new diaper service called Soft Bottoms Diapers. -. 'Soft Bottoms':o g od fQr baby and environment A Belgrave woman is providing soft bottoms for localbabies and helping the environment with her new diaper service, _.Soft Bottoms". Heather Quennell has been in business for just a few months now, but already has had good feedback from her customers. She makes the diapers herself, complete with vel - em fasteners, so they are comfort- able for baby and good for the envi- nrecent times, scientisfsnd othef s concerned about` the 'enVi = ronment have pointed a finger at disposable diapers as one of the culprits in the war against waste. Landfill sites are filling up quickly and plastic disposable diapers do not break down in the environ- ment.- . Mrs. Quennell thought about this and put her own children in cloth diapers. Then site decided to take 'the idea one step further and pro- vide a diaper service as an option for parents. She supplies her customers with a -set of 60 diapers and provides laundry pick-up twice a week. Those who have used the diapers are pleased with the results a$td the airea`ciy s itewF cusaniiers'l rt i tip:for 1990. s a Ea=^ bga For those who are concerned' about the environment and want `to see their babies in cloth diapers, Mrs. Quennell's business provides the alternative. United Church Women elect Mrs. G. Bosman BELGRAVE—Year-end reports were given and Mrs. Norman Cook gave the nominating committee's list of officers when the general meeting of the United Church Women was held recently. Mrs. GQrdon Bosman is the new presi- dent of the group, succeeding Mrs. Ross Higgins. First vice-president is Mrs. James Hunter and treasurer is Mrs. Les Shaw. Other officers are: stewardship and finance, Mrs. Glenn Coultes; secretary and communications, Mrs. Ross Anderson; assistant sec- - retary, Mrs. Harald Vncent; Church In Society, Mrs. -Norman Cook, Mrs. Albert Cook; World Outreach, Mrs. William Coultes; Christian Devel- opment, Mrs. Clarence Yuill, Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler, Mrs. John Roberts; In -Church Services, Mrs. Mike Cottrill, Mrs. Laura Johnston, Mrs. James Lamont; Leadership and Development, Mrs. Dorothy Logan; social committee, Mrs. Flo- rence McArter, Mrs. Laura John- ston, Mrs. John Campbell, Mrs. Les Shaw, Mrs. Ross Anderson, Mrs. Robert Grasby, Mrs. Lorne Camp- ion, Mrs. Les Vincent; archives, Mrs. Leslie Bolt; auditors, Mrs. Lloyd Michie, Mrs. Ronald Cook; pianist, Mrs. George Johnston; nominating ci$ininittee, Mrs. Robert Grasby„ Mrs. George Pmcter, Mrs. Sam Plet Harold Vincent, lis. Sach. A,detorafed _miniature auittnias *Yormeit=the netting for! the wor- SULTANA RAISINS.... . 1.69 ib. • GLAZED MIXED FRUIT... 1.49 rb. • PINEAPPLE WEDGES... 2.29 lb. • CURRANTS 1.'9 !b. W - COCONUT . i .49 4b. • LARGE LEX1A RAISINS . 1.Po tt; y RED GREEN CHERRIES2 • 5 1b EW.1.X OP Ac.' SORTED COOKIE'S 5.9 ship service entitled "Gifts Come Down at Christmas". Under the tree were four gifts which the lead- er, Mrs. Shaw, gave to others taking part in the service. Mrs. Pletch received a dove of peace; Mrs. Robert Grasby a candle, represent- ing Jesus, the Light of the world; Mrs. George Michie a Bible which contains wisdom, a gift from God and Mrs. Laura Johnston a ring, representing the eternal circle of God's love. Christmas hymns were sung and a quartet of Mrs. Glenn Coultes, Mrs. BM Coultes, Mrs. Les Shaw 'and Mrs. George Procter sang two Christmas numbers, accompanied by Mrs. George Johnston. Mrs. Murray Scott demonstrated the making of three Christmas' table arrangements. During the business meeting, donations were made to Family and Children's Services; Alcohol and Drug Concerns; Mitchell Resource Centre; Town and Coun- try Homemakers; World lelop- ment and Relief; a Laotian refugee family sponsored by Huron -Perth Presbytery and the general fund of Knox United Church, Belgrave. The UCW will gather gifts for the Christmas Bureau of Family and Children's Services. Mrs. Janisa Coultes and Mrs. Jim Hunter volunteered to make a wall hanging to be displayed at the meeting of London Conference at Centralia Agricultural College in May. B elgrave Notes Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wightrnan, Tracey and Kevin of Fergus, visited last Sunday with his father, Edgar Wightman, a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. This community extends sympa- thy to Kenneth Mason and his fami- ly in the loss of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, Beulah Mason, r" who passed away in University Hospital, London, on Dec 5. The executive of the Belgrave branch of the Bible Society thanks the canvassers and the people of the Belgrave area for their support in the recent canvass for funds. The contributions for 1989 were $1,183.50, an increase of $18050 over the previous year. HAM SALES ARENA • 356-1730 *Fit GOODS New & ite;i''Ammunilkm ihifte SCOPBS Loa Made Knife Such case 1R. ithireh iS. 50 Guru..... 259.00 l'.CiY Yi*...S oo i r 2081 NEW & USED FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Living loom, Bedroom. Dining room Suites, Wali Units, Desks. °AA+e ©wave Stands, Stereo Stands, Book Cases, Dressers DESK$'99.00 e BOOK CASES '89.00 SINGLE FOAM MATTRESSES g95.00 Sgociathicos on Dole Spting a Ma b u{y...� �j�,���� RabI h Ori Oat s- 404* Sire, A - •MT SM.., '» hof tt as ort+ Hay. 14 • 00 0 0 0