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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-06-01, Page 11Public relations is theme of IN1 ................ Mrs. Harvey Houston of Luck - now, public relations officer of the FWIO, was the guest speaker when the Public Relations meet- ing of the Maitland Women's Institute was held Tuesday, May 24, in the Wingham Town Hall. Mrs. Houston gave a very in- teresting talk about her duties as public relations officer of FWIO and the information available to groups from ,the main office. She also told the members about the PRO workshop in Whitechurch on June 13. President Mrs. Gerald Belan- ger opened the meeting with the Opening Ode followed by the Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs. H. McDougall, secretary -treasurer, read the minutes, financial state- ment and correspondence. , An invitation was received to a tea and bake sale sponsored by the Lucknow Junior Women's Insti- tute on June 11. Mrs. Hull gave a report of the officers' conference,she attended early in May. A meeting will be held June 2 to plan programs. The members also discussed the possibility of starting "Secret Sisters". The voting delegates were chosen for the district annual May 30. The quilt is now finished and the group has decided to sell tickets on it. It was displayed at Summary Day, May 25, in St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church. The meeting closed with the singing of "God Save the Queen" and the Institute Grace which preceded lunch. ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES mel y CUSTOM IMPRINTED *Colondar, 'Pens *Decal, • Book Matches *Lighters *Key Tags *Thermometers 111111 \‘'.47". !Ash- trays-Mugs-sreins.etc *Metric Converters •Rulers *Pencils *Vinyl Products •Truck Decals *Car Emblems *Business Gifts etc. etc. O'HARA ADVERTISING Gonne, Ontario Tel 335-3450 Sarnia conference The 53rd annual n suints ufthe London Coinference of the United Church of Canada was held in the Canterbury Inn in Sarnia on May 17-19. Chairman was Rev. Ronald Hunt of Dundas Street Centre Church in London. The Conference was concerned with many matters of both church and social interest. As churches there is an increasing interest in serious Bible study and spiritual development, Rev. Morley Clarke reported. A new "Bible Study in Depth" program called "Kerygma" has been pre- pared by the national church and workshops are being held to train leaders. Rev. August Meacham, also of the Conference Staff, re- ported that it is hoped that more ministers will attend continuing education events. If they do not , do, he indicated that there willlpe•RY decreasing work opportunities because ministers have no "right to be dull". Membership in the Conference decreased by one thousand and churches are urged to look at their programs and -wit- ness. "The Celebration Road Show" gave a performance on May 17th which awakened all to the possi- bility of really lively communica- tion. A jazz sextet from the U.S.; they re-formed a group for the New members at Knox Church Four new members were re- ceived on certificate of baptism into Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 22, They were Melody Brewer, Sherry Robert- son, Cathy Snell and Mary Anne Nicholson (part-time organist of the church). This was Rev. Wayne Bas - wick's first official duty at Blue - vale following his recent ordina- tion at Stoney Creek the preceed- ing Sunday. A bus load from the Bluevale congregation attended this or- dination in honor of Rev. Bas - wick's entry into full time minis- try of the Presbyterian Church. Ed's Siding and Roofing *Vinyl and Aluminum Siding *Aluminum. Windows and Doors *Aluminum Seamless Eavestrough For a free estimate on remodeling the exterior of your home this year, CaII 335-6341, Wroxeter R. D. WILKINS M.D., F.R.C.S. Announces that he has opened a Medical Practice and Surgical Office at 120 John Street Wingham, Ontario Telephone 357-2000 NOTICE to Turnberry Township Residents The Turnberry Township Dump is to be used for house- hold refuse only and not industrial waste, concrete build- ing materials, old cars, appliances, fence wire, etc. No special privileges. Open Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. D. Kelly, Clerk -Treasurer, Turnberry Township occasion. The leader_ fs Rev_ gain/ Miller of the United Church of Christ. On May 18th the challenge of the evening program was brought home to all through small buzz groups. The topic was "Exploitation". The 575 dele- gates, half clergy, half lay, were asked to consider ways in which they are exploited and then how others are and finally how we participate in the exploitation of others. It was thought-provoking. The special speaker for the Conference was• Rev. Clarence Nicholson of Nova Scotia, a former Moderator of the United Church. "Big Nick" as he is af- fectionately known to thousands, is the retired principal of Pine Hill Divinity Hall in Halifax. ways forceful and stimulating e\ bb,ased his talks on "The In- +' gt'rt, of Christ" and dealt with His voles as Prophet, Priest, and King. The balance of these em- phasis is a key to the life of the Church. At the Ordaination service he preached on "The Body That is The Church" and challenged the 10 ordainands to be faithful even through trying times. Ordained by this Confernce were Lawrence King, Robert Ripley, Terrance Seney, Peter Kierluk, John James, John Adams, Ross William Carson, Frances Mary Clarke, John Gould and William Steadman. Lawrence King served the Blue - vale -Whitechurch charge for two years while attending Emmanuel College. He has been posted to Swift Current, Newfoundland. Commissioned as deaconesses were Rita Cattell, Margaret Mori ma and Margaret Scott. Rectikced from another denomination was Rev. Robert Roberts from Wales. He is serv- ing the Egmondville charge. In -coming president is a for- mer film producer — Rev. Anson Moorhouse now retired from Berkeley Studios to Florence, Ontario. The president-elect is Mrs. Anne Egilsson of Port Lambton. She is the first lay and the first woman president of the Lupron . , Resolutions passed by the Con- ference included that thorough study of marketing boards should be undertaken as well as "twin- ning" of rural and urban chur- ches to help understanding. It was moved that agricultural land should be maintained for agricul- tural use and that lotteries are opposed .as well as widening drinking facilities at sports events. It was also passed that they continue tq_ support the rights of the native peoples in the North. _Rev. Clarke MacDonald, •the head office representative said that if we failed in this sup- port of the natives we will have lost all our credibility for years. It was a busy conference, with many opportunities for inspira- tion, learning and challenge as well as business. Calvin -Brick anniversary BELGRAVE — A large con- gregation attended Calvin -Brick United Church anniversary service on Sunday evening. As they gathered for church, wor- shippers enjoyed a musical inter- lude provided by Mrs. Sydney Thompson as pianist and Jim Robertson as organist. The servicewas led by the Rev. John G. Roberts who also directed the Belgrave Men's Choir. They favored with three selections, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", "Invitation", and 'Amazing Grace": The guest speaker was the Rev. A. H. Bert Daynard of Staffa. He chose as his topic, "Blessings", taken from Genesis and the Crea- tion Story and spoke on eight blessings which we on earth.are so fortunate to receive. 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N5W 1 G3 (519) 453-8160 Yes/ These Tempwoods are made right here in Canada The Wingham Advance -Times, June 1, 1977—Page 11 ews Items rom UId %i. JUNE 1930 The graduation exercises of the Wingham General Hospital Training, School for Nurses was attended by a large number of.in- terested relatives and friends. There were two members in the graduating clasp: Miss Annie E. McDonald of Teeswater and Miss Elizabeth A. McDonald of Kin- cardine. Harvey Nivins has gone to To- ronto, where he has accepted a position as foreman with ,the Hip- po Products Company. The street committee has com- pleted the job of applying cal- cium chloride to all streets in the town where petitions have been received regarding the dust. A. Reid was elected Worshipful Master of Wingham Lodge No. 286 AF and AM. Other officers are William Phair, J. McMichael, J. W. McKibbon and G. L: Baker. 0-0-0 JUNE 1942 The Home Nursing Course which is being held under the auspices of the Wingham Red Cross Society got off to a good start with an enrolment of 70. The class will be split into various groups with Mrs. W. A. McKib- bon, Mrs. W. M. Connell, Mrs. Ed Arbic, Mrs. Mac Graham, Mrs. Harry Fry and Mrs. Harley Crawford as instructors. At a special service in the Sal- vation Army Citadel, the Union Jack was dedicated which will remain forever In the building as a symbol of loyalty and dedica- tion to King and Empire. Major Charles A. Kimmins of Guelph dedicated the flag. Miss Mabel Coultes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coultes of town, has been engaged as a teacher for SS No. 2, Grey Town- ship. This is the school in which her mother taught just prior to her marriage. Clarence Grainger off Walton was elected president of District 15 of the Ontario Men Public School Teachers' Federation at a meeting held in Wingham • Mrs, W. -J. Henderson was re- turned as • president of the West Huron Women's Institute when the annual meeting was held in Kingsbridge. Mrs. Norman Keat- ing of Belgrave was named secretary -treasurer. The recent wet weather caused flood conditions onthe prairies south of town and the cattle which were feedingthere had to be re- moved. By Sunday morning the cattle were marooned on the flats. R. L. Lott had four steers on the north end of the property and John Potter had six in the middle section as well as a team of horses. Rev. Hugh Wilson of Auburn has accepted a call to Brussels United Church replacing Rev. C. L. Lewis who has enlisted. Jack Herd has enlisted with the RCAF and leaves for London next Monday for duty. The trustees of SS No. 10, Kin- loss, have ' re-engaged Carman Farrier as teacher for the next year. George Johnson left on Monday for Sarnia where he will play in Jack Kennedy's Orchestra. o—o—o JUNE 1953 Hector Knight of the staff of the Wingham District High School, has received the appointment of school inspector for the Depart- ment of Education and will com- mence his new activities after finishing the present term, Building permits totalling $28,000 were passed at the council meeting on Monday night. Big- gest item on the list was the new bowling alley being built by Wal- ter Brown on Diagonal Road, with alterations to the Bank of Commerce in second place. Sid Jeffries, who has been a member of the Provincial Police detachment here for the past six months, was moved to Burk's Falls. John L. Lewis of Burk's Falls has taken his place here. Among the thousand babies born in Canada on Coronation Day, one came to Wingham Gen- eral Hospital, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ritchie, RR 3, Lucknow. This little girl also car- ried the name of the Queen, being called Elva Elizabeth. Raymond Walker, a pupil of Wingham Public School and son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walker of town, won honor by winning the Huron County gold medal for best INGLIS' FARM DRAINAGE Quality Installation Clay or Plastic Free Estimates a ' PHONE: 302-6700 RR 3 Walkerton e' JZJZ.x.x.gz.1Z.azeerazerztZJZJZ.ximIC. 1.4 kl , , , , , 1 1 , soloist in his class in the county at Goderich Music Festival. After five years at Dental Col- lege, University of Toronto, John Armitage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Armitage, will receive his Doctor of Dentistry degree at convocation. He is opening a practice in Whitby. 0-0-0 JUNE 1963 Provincial Constable Ozzie Whitfield, at present stationed at Listowel, will take up duties• with the OPP detachment at Wingham on June 9. He replaces Corporal Jack Parkinson who goes to the Milton detachment. Two stained glass windows were dedicated at S. Paul's Ang- lican Church on Sunday morning, the occasion of the church's 96th amliversary. One of the windows was the gift of Mrs. Florence Pal- mer and her brother, Clyffe Dia- mond, in memory' of their mo- ther, Mrs. Lilleas Ingram. Dia- mond. The second window was made -possible through the legacy of the late Mrs. Ada M. Stranford, in memory of her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rod- erus and their children. One of the highlights of the an- nual meeting of the Wingham Fi- gure Skating Club was the deci- sion to purchase a trophy to be awarded for competition by club skaters. The award will be known as the Marguerite Burrell Trophy and is presented in recognition of the great contribution Mrs. Bur- rell has made to figure skating in Wingham. Wayne Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown, Wingham, graduated from the three-year Radio Television Arts Course at the Ryerson Institute of Techno- logy. The Hospital Auxiliary spring rummage sale was held in the Armouries and" netted the Auxi- liary a total of $874.33. Gordon Hall of the Bluevale area has sold his farm to Charles Mathers of Morris Township, re- taining the house. Winners in the Kinsmen Club Talent Show in the Wingham area es were Harry Busby RR 4, Wing - ham, with' guitar and singing; Mary Lee Hollenbeck, Wingham, a soloist; and Neil Renwick, a • singing guitarist from Wingham. They win compete at the Trade Fair next week with winners from other centres. At the regular meeting of the Turnberry Township. School Area .. Board, the following teachers were engaged for 1963-64: No, 2, Brenda Breckenridge; No. 3, Mrs. H. Brough; No. 4, Miss Verna Oppertshauser; No. 5, Miss Betty Thompson; No. 6, Miss Lois Simmons; No. 11, Hugh Sinnamon; Central Mrs,M. Mc - 'Kinney, Mrs. J. Coultes, R. Kil- patrick. INSPECTION=The Royal Canadian Air the Listowel Arena Wellman, C. D., the 769 Squadron, "Centennaires", of the Cadets, had their annual inspection at Sunday. Reviewing officer Major B. commanding officer of the air traffic control training company at CFB Borden, was on hand to speak to the young men and women, as well as several other dignitaries. (Staff Photo) ATTENDANCE AWARDS—Winners of attendance awards at the annual inspection of the 769 Squadron, "Centennaires" of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets were, from left, Kevin Doig, David Ryan, Paul Schnurr, Karen Verheye, Gary Grainger, Dennis Chippa, Terry Pratt, Perry Bast, and Jeff Nay. (Staff Photo) AWARD WINNERS --Special awards were handed out Sunday at the 769 Squadron "Centennaires" of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets annual inspection. From left the win- ners and their awards were: Perry Bast, marksman of the year; Karen Verheye, female sports winner; Brett Gedl- most improved cadet; Paul Schnurr, a triple winner of out- standing NCO, best model, and most popular cadet; R. Bird, for efficient• in sports; and Terry Pratt, for ticket sales on a draw. (Staff Photo) b