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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-02-01, Page 9NEONIS04V, MOW 1,1995 Ten tables in play for tournament GORRIE--Ten tables of progres- sive euchre were in play at the Gor- rie Senior Citizens' games night held one mild winter evening. Winners were: high lady, Violet Smith; low, Florence Wilson; high man, Allan Hyndman; low man, Margaret Wilson, playing as a man and most lone hands, Ross Stephen- son. Draw prizes went to Bob Elsch- ner and Margaret Crowe. Ethel Brown won at UNO. The next reg- ular meeting will be Feb. 14 with a potluck dinner starting at noon. As well, the next games night is Feb. 28 at 8:15 in the Gorrie Town Hall. • .WMS officers for 1995...Maitland Presbyterial,officers for 1995 include: back, Mayme Wilkins, Marjorie Wall, Largaret McInnes, Jean Stokes; front, Isobel Arbuckle, Erlma Hal- denby and Mildred Dupont. Teacher presents conflict program "Stop, Think, Act and Review!" are tine code words for the Star Power program for dealing effec- tively with conflict that the Luck - now Public School teachers and students adopted three years ago. Teacher Joan Black, assisted by four Grade 8 'students, Melinda Do- nan, Margo Abbot, Andrew_ Grist and Ben deBoer; made a presenta- tion of - the program at the annuill meeting of the Maitland Presbyteri- al held last Monday, Jan. 23, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham. Through the use of posters, dra- ma, examples and symbols they ex- plained how conflict can- be re- solved without violence. They introduced their mascots, Care Cat, Sparky and the world traveler Twinky, which they use at school to help promote tolerance of others and improve behavior in the school and playground, but at home as well. Their goal is to reach out to the community and help matte a. differ- ence in this violent society. The morning session of the pres- byterial meeting dealt with various achievemeri s` of the past year with reports from the treasurer, auditors and secretaries of the organization. The objective was surpassed, so it General meeting for UCW BELGRAVE--The general meeting of the United Church Women was held on Jan. 26 in the church schoolroom. At 6:30 p.m. a deli- cious potluck supper was enjoyed by 47 members and guests. President Wilma Higgins wel- comed all to the meeting. The wor- ship service on the theme "Faith Alone" was conducted by Lorna and Mary Cook. Two lovely inspi- rational numbers, "Going Home" and "In the Garden", were sung by Chris McIntosh and Mark Hussey. They were thanked by a hearty round of applause. John and Kay Roberts then enter- tained with slides of their trip to Italy in 1988. Everyone enjoyed following their travels to pointsof interest. including Venice. Rome, San Merino, Pisa and Florence. A few candid shots of some Church events and the Belgrave men's choir were enjoyed as well. Mil- dred Yuill thanked Mr. and Mrs. Roberts and Wilma Higgins offered a special vote of thanks to Mary Hinter, who had been president for three years. A short business meeting fol- lowed with mention of the World Day of Prayer service to he held in the United Church on Friday, March 3 The annual meeting is in Stratford on Feb. 13. Muriel Coultes announced the topic for the March meeting, a videotape and discussion on Ri,zpah_ Thank-yous were received for the Christmas treats to be sent to the shut-in mem- bers of the congregation. Rev. Mary Jane Hobden closed the meeting with prayer. was decided to adopt the same ob- jective for 1995. Agnes Bregman brought greetings from Synodical, and Council and also presented an outline of the five-year plan. Greetings from Presbytery were given by Rev. Rod Lamb of Paisley and Glammis. Rev. John Vaudry of Wingham led the grace before lunch. The theme for the afternoon pro- gram was "Our Children -- The Church of the Future" and was opened by the president, Erlma Haldenby. She said life is a celebra- tion' of the- good news that God loves us and is not a drab affair. The ladies from Ripley gave the de- votions on "Hands". Mary Wray was assisted by Laura MacDonald reading the scripture and Joan MacKay led in prayer, Several others helped out to make a chart of praying, loving, clasping, guiding, healing, obedi- gnt, working, responsible and faith- ful hands. The videotape "Today's Africa -- Church and Its People" . was intro- duced and is available to help out with study programs. Mrs. Bregman conducted the in- stallation of the following officers for the upcoming year: honorary president, Isabel Arbuckle, Wing - ham; past president, Mrs. Halden- -by, Kinlough; president, Mildred Dupont, Belmore; first vice presi- dent, Mayme Wilkins, Ashfield; treasurer, Marjorie Wall, Wing - ham; historian, Largaret McInnes, Teeswater; assistant historian, Jean Stokes, Belmore. Secretaries for the coming year are: recording, Mrs. Arbuckle; cor- responding, Ethel Baker, Moles- worth; adult west, Isabel Thomp- son, Kinlough; adult east, Margaret Underwood, Gorrie; youth and chil- dren, Kathleen ' Elliott, White- church; friendship and service, Alice Nicholson, Belgrave; Glad Tidings, Audry Boron, Kincardine; publicity, Mildred Loree, Luck - now; literature, Mrs. Bregman; member without portfolio, Mary Wray, Ripley; auditors, Jean Leitch, Wingham and Mildred Pur - don, Whitechurch. Connie Rosman, president of the Molesworth Evening Auxilary, invited everyone to come to Moles- worth for the spring rally in May. The courtesy remarks were given by Anne MacDougall of South Kin- loss thanking everyone who con- tributed toward the program. • Following . the hymn . "Jesus Loves the Little Children", Dora Neilson, representing Belgrave,• closed the meeting with prayer, Women's Institute nett at Fordwich Hall for January FORDWICH-The, Women's In- stitute'met in the Fordwich Hall for its January meeting. Leone Foerter presided, and Freda. Dennis was pi- anist. Mrs. Foerter read a poem, "Grow, Love and Live." Roll call, "Something you have learned so far this year," was answered by 17 members. A letter was read from the Wom- en's Institute Educational Commit- tee to let the members know a workshop will be held in Harriston United Church on Match 4. Regis- tration forms can be picked, up at Knit and Stitch or the Co-op in Har- ristion. The "Smile" was given by Freda Dennis. Sharon Agla gave a district meeting report. There will be a quilt display and tea as well as a display of dolls from the Doll House, Wroxeter, on March 24 at the Fordwich United Church from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with everyone welcome. The district project of the• Asso- ciated Country Women of the World, Awareness Day, is April 30. The purpose is to make the public. aware of the Women's Institute and the ACWW. A church service is be - Mg planned, with , the place and time to be announced later. The District Annual is May 9 in Moles- worth Presbyterian Church, starting at 9:30 a.m. The theme"is "Let me be tolerant;" and the speaker will be Diane Hahn of Monkton. On June 14, Prelude Day, a bus from the WI District will be going to Milton to the quilt show and bar- becue. Tickets are available by no- tifying District Secretary ' Marian Feldskov of RR 1, Fordwich - by March 6, so tickets can be ordered by April 1. The County Rally, with Huron East hosting, will be in Gor- rie Hall on Oct. 16. On June 19 the Fordwich WI will sponsor a bus trip to Casaloma and Black Creek Pioneer Village. Any- one interested can contact Mrs. Leo Ruttan. Freda Dennis was in charge of the program. Members chose a sun catcher, and with her guidance, painted it and took it home. As one member noted, all that is needed now is the sun to shine so everyone can see how nice they look. Hostesses for lunch were Jean Sothern, Pauline Richards and Flor- ence Wilson. SOLUTIONS ACROSS I. Glum 3. Tub 5. Maim 7. Harfnonica 9. Neat 10. Ebbs 11. Proof 14. Happy 15. Awoke 17. Glint 18. Denim 19. Enrol 20. Yield 23. Went 25. Snow 27. Gallivant 28. Mare 29. Din 30. Gaol DOWN I. Grin 2. Meat 3. Timer 4. Bingo 5. Mice 6. Miss 7. Happening 8. Abhorrent 11. Pygmy 12. Opine 13. Fated 14. Hod 16. Eel 21. Idled 22. Liven 21 Whim 24. Take 25. Snug 26. Wail . Heiko and Grace Vander Wal visited at the home of Gill and Vin- nie DeGloedt of Burford last Thurs- day. Mrs. Janet Grainger, Alvin and. Eleanore Grainger and Mrs. Jean Williams of Listowel were supper guests of Wayne and Marilyn Wil- liams, RR 1, Listowel, last Monday evening. Mrs. Marion Mundell, Mrs. Mar- garet Underwood and Mrs. Muriel Neilson attended the Maitland Pres- byterial held in St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, Wingham, last Monday. Brian and Karen MacTavish, Mi- chael, Cameron and Kathryn of Hanover, visited last Sunday with Allan and May Hyndman. Mervin and Jean Mann of Elmi- ra; accompanied 'by Mrs. Priscilla Wilson of Cambridge, visited last Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Vel- ma Mann. Mrs. Donalda Graham, Bil and Sonya Graham, Sandy and Wes, were recent dinner guests of Bob and Beverly Colvin of Teeswater. Heiko and Grace Vander Wal visited with John and Joan Winkel at Maitland Terrace in Listowel on Sunday evening. Jack and Gwynne Brown spent a few days with their' niece, Julie Gibson of Kirkland Lake. While there they also visited with Wilmer and Edna Nuhn, Leonard and An- nie Nuhn and family of Charlton and Dale and Ann Rogers and fami- ly of Tarswell. All were guests of Wilmer and Edna Nuhn last . Sun- day. Jack and Dianne Mann, RR 1, Gorrie .and Mrs. Velma Mann at- tended the baptism of their grand- daughter and great-granddajighter, Ashlin Nicole, daughter of Wayne and Angela Mann of Wingham. The baptism was conducted last Sunday morning in the Wingham Church. United HIE 1N IL1tt1 14007NCE11NE$ ituaries BLACK -John Loughery Black of the Third Line of Morris Township passed away peacefully at Wing - ham and District Hospital on Fri- day, Jan. 20, 1995, in his 85th year. Mr. Black was born at Drumsurn in Derry, Ireland and arrived with his family in Canada in 1926. He was predeceased by his brother Joe, his sister Lily and half-brother Rob- ert (Bert). Mt Black is survived by his sis- ter Marion of Frankville and two half-brothers, Douglas of Hamilton and Bill of Kitchener. There also are 11 nephews and nieces, as w 1 as grand -nephews and nieces. The late John Black rested at the Betts Visitation Centre, Brussels, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday eve- ning, Jan. 22. The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan.. 23, from the funeral home. Rev. Randy Banks of buffs United Church, Walton, officiated at the service. Interment Brussels Ceme- tery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. GALBItAITH--William D. (Bill) Galbraith, P. Eng., died suddenly of heart failure on Monday, Jan. 23, 1995, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitch- ener, in his 69th year. He was predeceased by his par- ents, William and Verna Galbraith of Wingham. Mr. Galbraith is sur- vived by his loving wife. and best friend, Margaret (Wismer) Gal- braith; his son, Dr. David Galbraith of Granby, Que.; a daughter, Julie . and her husband, John Becker, of Waterloo. He also is survived by one granddaughter, Andrea. Mr. Galbraith was educated in Wingham and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1948 in chemical engineering. He was a longtime employee B. F. Goodrich Canada Ltd. and Epton Industries until his retirement. He was a past president of the Pan Pol- itae. Y'smens Club. Mr. Galbraith also served many years on .the board of Trinity United Church in Kitchener and was a past member of the training advisory committee of Conestoga College. One of his great joys in life was the time he spent in his garden. Mr. Galbraith's family received friends, at the Edward R. Good Fu- neral Home, 171 King Street South in Waterloo on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service -was held on Thurs- day, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. in Trinity United Church in Kitchener with Rev. Rod Sykes officiating. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Trinity United Church would be ap- preciated as expressions of sympa- thy. IKNOX--Harold Thomas Knox of Blyth passed away at Clinton Pub- lic Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 26, 1995, at the age of 59. Born at Clinton, Mr. Knox was a son of William D. Knox of Huron - view and his wife, the former Eve- lyn Irene (Carter) Knox, who pre- deceased him. Left to mourn her husband's passing is Mrs. Knox, the former Ruth M. Pilgrim. Mr. Knox also is survived by four sons: Dennis and his wife Patty of Wingham; Jeff and Michelle Knox, Stratford; Dwain Knox and Dianne Rose of Mitchell and Phillip and Lori Knox of Stratford. There are 10 grand- children. Two sisters and one brother sur- vive: Marjorie and David Marten of RR 1, Listowel; Charles and June Knox of Goderich and Dorothy and Murray Govier of Londesborough. Mr. Knox worked as a miller with Howson's Feed Mills at Blyth. He also was a member of the Blyth branch of the Royal Canadian Le- gion No. 420. Funeral service for the late Har- old Knox was held on Saturday,,, Jan. 28, at 1:30 p.m. from the Task- er Chapel of the Beattie -Falconer Funeral Homes, Blyth. Rev. James Carne officiated at the service. In- terment in Blyth Union Cemetery. • • AUBURN • Buying Bush Lots or CASH PRICE � TOP CASH PRpICE I FIREWOOD Have you considered Hardwood Slabs? They are approximately 1/= the price of Body wood! We Deliver in 17 Cubic Yard Boxfuls. ea.2e liow 7evr 90cotediate Detioeut 519-526-7220 DISCOUNT PRICES; AT THE WINGHAM SALES ARENA JUST NORTH OF WINGHAM ON HWY #4 357-2987 NEW & USED FURNITURE: Boxes and Mattresses in Twin, 3/4, double and queen sizes, adjustable roller bed frames, table & chair sets, bedroom furniture - chests, dressers, living room furniture, china cabinets, bunk beds, brass beds, desks, office chairs, school desks, carpet ends, used appliances. FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING: Safety work shoes by Kaufman, Kodiak, Terra, Tufmac, Wolverine, Tatra, Gorilla.. 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