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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-11-09, Page 6Ar Advance -Times, November 9, 1977 ranee Day theme a liV November meeting WHITECHURCH — The No- vember meeting of the United Church Women, with the topic "Peace", was held Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Garnet Farrier. Mrs. Tom Davidson was in charge of the meeting. Following the singing of a hymn, Mrs. Russel Chapman read scripture from the fifth chapter of Paul's letter to the Galations. Mrs. Davidson gave a reading on our responsibilities to God for our possessions and how we use them. Mrs. Dave Gibb's meditation spoke of the different crosses Whitechurch COC meet on Sunday WHITECHURCH — President Eddie deBoer gave the call to worship and Joanne deBoer read scripture when the Children of the Church met Sunday during worship service. Brian Ross led in prayer. The minutes were read by Kendra Purdon who also called the roll answered by 16 with a verse from the Bible containing the word "thanks". The offering was received by Russel Springer and Michael Irwin gave the offer= tory prayer. Following the mark- ing of the birthday calendar, Bobbie Jamieson led in prayer. Mrs. Archie Purdon told the juniors a story and Mrs. Hugh Simpson told the senior stories, "Barnabas" and "That Is All Over". . ONE NIGHT ONLY! Z0% OFF ALL TOYS Thurs., Nov. 10 6 prn to 9 pm ZILLL4X Home Hardware and Furniture 140 Main St. West Listowel, Ont. Tel. 291-1210 people must bear. "We complain, thinking others have things so much easier," she said. But she stressed that we must not judge others, as "God knows the heavy crosses they bear and He gives them strength." Following the singing of an- other hymn, all tried to recite "In Flanders Fields" from memory. Only one completed the poem. Mrs. Chapman read the minutes and -Mrs. Gibb gave the financial report. Roll call was an- swered by eight with a verse on peace. Mrs. Fred Tiffin and Mrs. Lorne Durnin gave a skit, "If God Should Speak", based , on The Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Fred Tiffin and Mrs. Tom Davidson were appointed to pre- pare a slate of officers for 1978. It was decided to exchange small Christmas gifts not over 50 cents, and to match the money spent on gifts to send to Rev. Larry King in Newfoundland to be used for the poor. The offering and Least Coin were received and Mrs. Millan Moore recited a poem, "Spires of Oxford". The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction and" the Travelling Basket was passed. Production delights Targe audiences WHITECHURCH — "The Wacky Widow invaded the vil- lage on Friday evening, courtesy of a comedy play presented by residents of the community. The production was staged in the Community Memorial Hall and featured Mrs. Lubbers, Hugh Sinnamon, Mrs. Garnet Farrier, Mrs. Doris Willis, Mrs. Dave Gibb, Barry Elliott, Linda Moore, Mrs. Russel McGuire, Russel McGuire, Mrs. George Kennedy, Mrs. George Thompson, Robert Johnston and Gordon Leggatt in starring and supporting roles., Director was Mrs. George Fisher. The play was well presented by the cast, each member so well suited to the part he or she played and giving the audience many laughs. The comedy was re- peated Saturday evening and the crowd was even larger than Fri- day evening's when every chair available was used. �e�t4G� —Weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tiffin, Frances Street, were Rev. and Mrs. J. Rea Grant, Bill and Andrea of Listowel. —Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hiscox of Woodstock, Anson Wolfe of Mel- bourne and Mrs. Jack Ferguson of Gorrie were visitors during the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Ballagh., Catherine. Street. —A large number from Wing - ham and area attended the comedy production, "The Wacky Widow" presented in White- church on the weekend. Holidays by Wardair goes to sea - Aboard the `Jupiter' Intervac's 7 and 14 -night Fly/Cruises iti the Caribbean . From $ 569. Inclusions: Return airfare Toronto/Barbados via Wardair 747; ground transfers to the ship, and baggage handling, in Barbados; al? meats on board ship; all entertainment (floor shows, dancing nightly, first -run movies twice a week); deck sporp; services of a Holidays by Wardair Cruise Director and staff on board every cruise. a CALL US FOR DETAILS HOLIDAY W)RLD WINGHAM 357-2701 f,P SOMETIMES A LITTLE SUPPORT is nice when you're just learning. Amy -Jo Cretier gets all the support she needs from her mother, Joanne, and from Linda Smith. Colleen Smith, skating on her own, keeps pace. A Moms and Tots learn to skate program at the Wingham arena provides the little folk with an uncluttered ice surface on which to prac- tise. Cox - Renwick ceremony is performed at UnitedChurch Rev. Barry Passmore of- ficiated at a pretty autumn wed- ding on the evening of Saturday, October 15, when Judith Renwick of Kitchener became the bride of David Cox of that city in a cande- light setting. Fall flowers sur- rounded the altar of Wingham United Church where the happy occasion took place. Organist Hap Swatridge provided tradi- tional and contemporary wed- ding music on the organ and accompanied the soloist, Neil Renwick, as he sang "Color My World" and "We've Only Just Begun". The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Renwick of Wingham and attended the Wing - ham District High School when she resided here. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cox, Toronto. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a floor - length gown of ivory Indian cotton. The dress was styled with long sleeves and was fitted to the waistline with a full skirt falling to a flounce at the hemline. Satin ribbon adorned the skirt. She wore a wide -brimmed hat to match and carried a bouquet of burnt orange flowers, wheat and WMS discusses world upheaval "The upheaval of the world since 1970" was the topic pre- pared and given by Miss M. Deans at the Women's Mis- sionary Society meeting of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham. President Mrs, G. Wall opened the.Nov. 2 meeting in the Fellow- ship Hall with a welcome to all and the Lord's Prayer. "Saviour Sprinkle Many Nations" was sung with Mrs. J. Conn presiding at the piano for the meeting. Secretary Mrs. W. Ford gave the minutes of the last meeting and.t.he correspondence, roll call and financial report were given by the treasurer, Mrs. G. Fisher. The scripture was found in Exo- dus 14:5-14 and given by Mrs. J. McKague who also gave the meditation and conducted a question period. Mrs. H. Clugston sang two solos, "Casting Every Care on Him" and "Ought I to Know?" The offering was received by Mrs. G. Fisher and dedicated by Mrs. Bert Holmes. The hymn, "A New Song to the Lord" was sung. A social hour followed the closing hymn, "My God I Thank Thee" and the closing prayer by Mrs. James McInnis. daisies, intermingled with cham- pagne and coral roses. Mrs, Pat Mighton of Durham was her sister's matron of honor and bridesmaids were a close friend, Veronica Liang of Kitch- ener, and the bride's niece, Jacquie Mighton of Durham. Their gowns were burnt orange and they carried flowers of the same color, mixed with wheat and daisies. Groomsman was Ted Ber Kitchener, a friend of the, Ushering guests were e' bride's brother, Neil Renwick, and a friend, Dr. David Liang, both of Kitchener. Following the wedding, a reception was held at the Wing - of oom. Belgrave The November meeting of the Belgrave Women's Institute will be held in the WI Hall on Tues- day, November 15, with Mrs. Ross Taylor, convener of Cana- dian Industries, in charge The roll call will be "name a hobby. you would like to take up". Don Vair of Belgrave will speak on "Beauty on Recycled Wood", Lunch committee is Mrs. Jim •Hunter, Mrs. Bert Johnston and Mrs. Nelson Higgins. Mr, and Mrs. Gary Leitch, Julie and Jeffery of London, Mr. and Mrs. George John -ton and Para u, uoei ton were weekend visitors with their parents, Mr. —Photo by Snyder Studio ham Legion Hall, where guests from Toronto, London, Wallace - burg, Kitchener, Galt, Peter- borough, Durham, Walkerton and Wingham were received by the iridal couple and their fami- lies: The bride's mother wore a long-sleeved dress of off-white with rust and green swirls. Her corsage was red Sweetheart roses. The groom's mother chose a navy and white dress trimmed with red and a corsage of red Sweetheart roses. For travelling to Vancouver, the bride wore a light blue suit with navy accessories. They are residing at 83 Silveraspen Crescent, Kitchener. Personals and Mrs, Robert Grasby and Mrs. Laura Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nicholson and Sherri of Alliston spent the weekend with , his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs, John Spivey of Ingersoll spent Saturday with her mother, Mrs. Harold Procter. Mrs. Robert Campbell, Doug and Dianne of Winthrop visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Hibberd. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wightman visited on Saturday with Mr. amd Mrs. Ross Wightman and family of Fergus. New officers installed at Rebekah Lodge At the November 7 meeting of the Majestic Rebekah Lodge number 352, the following officers were installed: Mrs. Hazel Bate- man, Noble Grand; Mrs. Ger- trude Tiffin, Vice Grand; Mrs. Ethel Gerrie, secretary ; Mrs. Isobel Montgomery, financial secretary; Mrs. Mary Austin, treasurer; Mrs. Nora Finnigan, warden; Mrs. Ethel Adams, conductor; Mrs. Nettie Ross, chaplain; Mrs. Ena Ritchie, pianist; Mrs.., Jean King, color bearer ; right supporter of the Noble Grand, Mrs. Ethel Holmes; left supporter of the Noble Grand, Mrs. Rita Merkley ; right supporter of the Vice Grand, Mrs. Edith Powell; left siijbporter of the Vice Grand, Mrs. Lenore MacTavish; Outside Guardian, Mrs. Myra Penning- ton; and Inside Guardian, Mrs. Vicki Wild. The district deputy president of Huron District 24 South, Mrs. Catherine Collins, and members from the Hilltop Rebekah Lodge of Bervie installed the new of- ficers. Past Noble Grand is Mrs. Helen McBurney. Mrs. Collins presented Mrs. Ethel Day with a 25 -year jewel. The floor work of the installing staff was based on the words friendship, love and truth. UCW discusses leisure and work The meaning of leisure pre- cipitated an interesting discus- sion at the United Church Wo- men's afternoon meeting, Nov. 1, in the friendship room. Mrs. H. Bos read an article en- titled "Work and Leisure" and the women discussed the mean- ing of leisure to them. Quiet music by Mrs. Passmore and a meditation opened the meeting. After the hymn, "Take My Life and Let It Be" was sung, Mrs. Bos read the scripture, Luke 10:38-42.. Mrs. Kelly led the women in prayer and the offering was re- ceived. Mrs. Lockwood gave an introduction to the new "Mission Study Book" on the Caribbean. In the absence of Mrs. Under- wood the business was conducted by Mrs. Passmore. Roll call was answered by 27 members and a total of 140 visits were reported. Mts. 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