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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-05-23, Page 2.r ge 2-4The 1 Iagt elmAtiVane.Wrsaes, May ,' 1904 h district annual at The Bruce South District annual meeting, of the Women's Institute washeld last Tuesday at the Tiverton Community Centre, The district president, Mrs. Perrin Lowry, presided and the meeting opened with the Mary Stewart Collect, following by the singing of "0 Canada". The devotions were taken by the Holyrood WI: Reports from the various Conveners wire, given and a sing4along was led by members of the Kinloas, Kairshea and, Kincardine branches. Mrs. Russell McGuire, of Whitechurch conducted the "In Memoriam" portion of the meeting,. The roll call, a thought on the theme of the meeting "Preserving our Heritage", brought many interesting Rebekahs meet at Crawford home BRUSSELS — The Past Noble Grands Club of the Morning Star Rebekah Lodge held its May meeting at the home of Marguerite Crawford recently. President Sarah Stephen- son welcomed all and con- ducted the business. Mary Lowe gave the secretary - treasurer's reports and also reportedsending cards to Mrs. Jean Bridge and Mrs. Edna Pearson. The roll call was answered by 14 Mem- bers. A discussion was held regarding the June meeting and it was decided to have a potluck supper in the Lodge Hall June 4 at 6 p.m. The meeting . was ad- journed after some exciting games of euchre. Everyone enjoyed a social time and a delicious lunch served by the hostess and her assistant, Annie Thynne. Prizes for the euchre went to: high, Vera Hastings and Barb McCutcheon; low, Mary Lowe and Alice McArter; and lucky number, Lillian King. Summer School '84 offers new courses Two new credit courses will be offered by the Huron County Board of Education at Summer School '84 at Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton. The secondary level Keyboard- ing (Typing 141) and Computer Studies (Data 241) will each earn a half credit toward a student's grad- a)CId Walk, jog, run, skate, ski, swim, -paddle -pedal---- don't let life catch you with your head down. Fitness is fun. Try some. PaRnap3(7I017110 uation diploms. Also being offered are English as.a Sec- ond Language, Driver Edu- cation and several element- ary and secondary courses in Math, English, Science, His- tory and Computer Studies. For a four-week period beginning July 2, summer school students receive intensive personal in- struction in one subject for three hours each day. Since the classes are small and only one subject is being studied, students have an opportunity to improve their understanding of a subject the following year's work will be easier. A complete list of courses is available from school principals in the county or by contacting Paul Elgie at F. E. Madill Secondary School. Bus transportation has been arranged to assist students from the major areas of the county. comments. A skit by the Tiverton branch depicting the years 1920 . to ow was interesting and amusing. Mrs. Donald MacAdam, FW'IQ board director for Subdivision 17 of the Grey= Bruce area, gave a report and urged all branches to celebrate the bicentennial in some way. The groups were urged to plant at least one white pine in a public area of their communities. Mrs. H. Noblitt, FWIC president, urged support of the water and sanitation project and the Adelaide Hoodless Home .Fund. She also asked the ladies to promote the Federated News within their own branches. A speaker from the Southampton museum, Clause Breede, said the museum now has a microfiche camera and groups could have copies of their Tweedsmuir histories processed free of charge. Barbara Klages, home economist, reported upon the 4-H courses and adult courses for the upcoming summer and fall. A resolution regarding the packaging of potatoes was voted upon and is to be sent to the area level. Some coming events of note are: meeting of stand-' ing committee conveners, June 14 at 10 a.m. at Bervie; area convention, Oct. 11 and 12, Chesley Community Centre; county rally, Oct. 18; district directors' con- ference, March 4, 1985, at Holyrood; and district an- nual, May 3, 1985, at Tiverton. The 1984-85 officers are: past president, Mrs. Lowrie of RR 1, Kincardine; president, Mrs. William McPherson of RR 1, Holyrood; first vice, Mrs. William McInnes of RR 3, Teeswater; second vice, Mrs. Angus MacLeod of Kincardine; secretary - treasurer, Mrs. James Conway of RR 1, Tiverton; assistant--secr-etars, Ms. Cecil Humphrey of RR 1, Ripley; public relations officer, . Mrs. Lowry; federation representative, Mrs. MacAdam of RR 2, Wingham; alternate, Mrs. Ross Cummings, Lucknow; curator, Mrs. Cecil Holland of RR 4, Ripley; tartan, Mrs. George Messenger of RR 4, Ripley; and assistant, Mrs. John Bushell of RR 2, Kin- cardine. ANNUAL MEETING Wingham and District Hospital Corporation Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Wingham and District Hospital Corpora- tion will be held at the Nursing Assistant Train- ing Centre, Catherine St., Wingham, Ontario on Thursday, June 21, 1984 at the hour of eight o'clock p.m. for the reception and considera- tion of Annual Reports, for the consideration and confirmation of new bylaw 36 (b) respect- ing the duties of the Community Services Liai- son Committee, for the election of Governors, for the appointment of Auditors, and for the transaction of such other things as may proper- ly come before the'meeting. Copies of the proposed new bylaw may be examined in the office of the Executive Director of the Wingham and District Hospital prior to three o'clock p.m. Thursday, June 21, 1984. Memberships granting voting privileges may be purchased at the front desk of the hospital for one dollar ($1.00) prior to five o'clock p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 1984. No membership sold after that time, on that date, will entitle the purchaser to a vote. Dated at Wingham, Ontario, this sixteenth day of May, 1984. • By order of the Board of Governors. N. M: Hayes, Secretary YOUR OPINIONS ARE. NEEDED TO HELP PLAN THE FUTURE OF YOUR HURON COUNTY PIONEER MUSEUM Where do you live? Have you visited The Museum? If so how many times? When was your last visit? What do you like about the museum? TOP RNA GRADUATES—Special awards were presented to the top achievers in the 1984 graduating class of the Registered Nursing Assistants training pro- gram at the Wingham and District Hospital last Friday. Guest speaker at the graduation exercises was Verna Steffler, president of the 04tario and the Canadian RNA associations. With Mrs. Steffler are: Wendy Smallacombe of Wingham, proficiency in bedside nurs- ing; Mary Beth Chamberland of Kincardine, valedic- torian; and Darlene Patterson of Dungannon, scholastic achievement award. ., , FRUIT M Granny 10's Butter Tarts Schneiders No. 1 Wieners Schneiders 500 gr. Cello Steakettes Welch's Frozen Grape Juice Aylmer 48 oz. Fancy Tomato Juice Aylmer 14 oz. Choice Cream Corn Windex 600 ml. Glass Cleaner No. 1 Head Lettuce 1.39 lb. 1.99 1.99 .99 .99 .59 1.69 .59 Store Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Phone 357-2240. We Deliver. LONG -SERVICE CERTIFICATES were presented to Marie Chittick and Bertha Grif- fith by Mary Lou Thompson, public relations chairman of the Wingham and District Hospital Board. Mrs. Chittick has retired after 10 years as a ward clerk in the nursing department while Mrs. Griffith had worked for 16 years in the housekeeping depart- ment before her retirement this month. 4 History of Mother's Day is given by WMS speaker Whitechurch — Family hymns, "When Mothers of Salem" 'and "Happy the Home When God Is There", formed the basis of a Mother's Day theme for the May meeting of the Women's Missionary • Society of Chalmers Presbyterian. Church. Mrs. Walter Elliott chose as her topic the history of Mother's Day. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Archie Purdon with Mrs. Elliott presiding for the program and opening with a call to worship, "Blessed Are the Mothers of Yesterday". Mrs. Elliott then read scripture and Mrs. Purdon gave a meditation on "Where Your Treasure Is", closing her thoughts with prayer. She also gave a reading, "My Mother Used To Say". Mrs. Don Ross presided for the business. Roll call was answered by nine, with mothers of the Bible. ,An Your Age?__.._ How would you make it better? We welcome your ideas. Please attach any further comments Return your Response to: MUSEUM PLANNING STUDY P.O. Boas 428 RLYTH, ONTARIO NOM 1H0 invitation was received from Calvin Brick UCW to attend their spring Thankoffering June 6 at 8:15, with Dr. Betty • Fretz as speaker. Mrs. Lamb is to -conduct the In Mem- oriam service at the Mait- . land Presbyterial centennial commemoration on Monday, May 28. The offering was re- ceived with prayer by Mrs. Elliott who also gave the closing prayer. At the meeting of the Ladies' Aid which followed, Mrs. Falconer gave the financial statement, report- ing proceeds of $156.95 from Young's sale. Estimates were given for installing a bathtub and extra carpentry work at the manse. It was de- r - cided to hire C. Mann. The group also decided to paint the church basement floor in August, , a committee to buy the paint being named at the June meeting. Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Falconer will choose the paper for the manse bathroom. Wax and lemon oil are to be pur- chased for the church. The flower committee for anniversary Sunday is Mrs. Gaunt, Mrs. Rintoul and Mrs'. Bill Purdon. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction and Mrs. Purdon and Mrs. Elliott served dessert. Mrs. Rintoul gave the -courtesy remarks. MRS. JOE WALKER Bluevale Personal Notes The Canadian Cancer Society is grateful to all canvassers and contributors for making this year's drive a success. A total of $1165 was received from Bluevale and area. A euchre party was held Monday, May 14, in the community hall, with 12 tables in play. Prizes were won by Alice Stevens and Les Douglas (high) ; Winnie Carter and Mildred Coupland, the latter playing as a man, Clow); lucky draws, Leona Freiburger and Bill McLelland, Rev. Larry Welsh was the minister at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Mrs. Ron Elliott, Rhonda and Sherry, Mrs. David Wilson, all of Palmerston, and Mr: and Mrs. William Dettman, Wroxeter, were Sunday supper' guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Snell and Murray to celehrat • Mr. .Dettman's birthday v hich is May 2.5. Timothy and- Kenneth MacTavish spent the weekend with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacTavish. Christopher MacTavish came to visit Monday and all enjoyed a birthday supper for Chris- topher's second birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry and family attended the wedding of their eldest son, Brian, to Melinda Garett at Wortley Baptist Church. On their return Mr. Perry re- entered Wingham and District Hospital where he has been a patient for the past week. Rob Perry of the Northwest Territories is enjoying a three-week holiday with his family. Church Directory Wingham Pentecostal Church 359 Centre Street SUN., MAY 27, 1984 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 1 1:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Service 7:00 p.m. - Family Service THE SALVATION ARMY �. _Edward St::----- Wingham Sur day, May'27 9:4a.m.. • Sunday -School 11;00 a.m.. Family Worship' Service 7:00 'p.m. - Salvation Meeting Everyone Welcome Monday, May 28 8:00 p.m. - Home League for Ladies WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH 217 Minnie St. Sunday, May 27 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Minister: Rev. J. Rea Grant B.A., M.Div. Organist: Mr. Hap Swatridge Telephone: Church - 357-2961 Manse - 357-1072 St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) John Street at Centre Street THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BELGRAVE SUNDAY MAY 27 11:00 a.m. - Mattins Sunday School & Nursery 11:00 a.m. - St. Paul's 1:15 p.m. - Trinity - Belgrave Dedication of New Hymn Books MAY 25 to JUNE 3 Buy 1 Salad of Your Choice, Get 1 Salad FREE Kentucky Fried Cbicken pT PA P,"•, ' 'At :NIG KEN LUCKY ellIEL CHICKEN So ORES.- Josephine St., Zehrs Plaza, Corner of Hwy. 4 & 86, Wingham. 357-2221