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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1978-11-29, Page 8am 29,1978 Advance-Times,�lovewln►ber 1ljohn's Lutheran Church, ie d, was the setting for the >;1?ai'riage ceremony uniting Vivian Elizabeth Laur►ii►e Reidt of Wingham and Douglas James McKay, RR 2, Harriston, at four o'clock -on Saturday, November 18. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Victor Reidt, Clifford, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy McKay, RR 2, Harriston- Rev. George Reinhart heard the couple's vows and Mrs. Wilma Werner of Clifford was organist. Miss Joann Loos of Clifford sang "0 Perfect Love", "Hand in Hand We'll Walk Together" and "The Two Shall Be as One". The bride chose a gown of eidt wedding Finch sheer trimmed with Chantilly lace and pearls. The dress featured a full skirt, self train and a full jacket with mandarin collar trimmed with Chantilly lace and pearls. The bride caritied a prayer book covered with lace and decorated with red roses and streamers. Mrs. Vicky Bell, RR 1, Wroxeter, was her sister's_ matron of honor. She wore a Victorian -styled gown of dark _ blue with lace bodice. She carried a fan adorned with pink Sweetheart roses and wore a wreath of babys breath in her hair. In similarly -styled ensembles. but in a medium blue shade were the bridesmaids, Mrs. Kathie Rock of • Harriston_ and M%s Megan McKay of RR 2, Harriston, both sisters of the groom, Miss, Pam Tisbler, Toronto, friend of the bride, and Miss Joann Loos, Clifford, cousin of the bride. They- also carried wtnj, lace fans trimmed with roses and wore baby's breath in their hair. Two small cousins of the bride, Cheryl and Kim Herman of Stratford, served as flower girls. Their medium blue gowns were topped with white lace pinafores% and they carried small .lace baskets containing pink Sweetheart roses. Wayne Nickel of Fordwich, a close friend of the groom, was best man and guests were ushered by three of the groom's friends, Dan Mock of Harriston, Dave Morrison and Art Betts, both of Bolton, and Jeff Reidt of Clifford, brother of the bride. Following the . ceremony, dinner was served and a reception held at the Clifford Community Centre. Receiving guests, the bride's mother wore a floor -length yellow gown styled with V neckline, empire waistline and matching lace coat. The groom's mother chose a floor - length gown of blue with a rose floral design and a matching jacket. , For travelling to Grand Bahama Hotel and Country Club wherethey intended to spend a week, the bride and groom wore matching grey suits with red shirts and red carnations. They will reside at 42 Patrick Street, Wingham. Guests attended the wedding from North Bay, Hamilton, Bolton, Parry Sound, Powassan, Toronto, Kitchener and the Clifford-Harriston area. WI woman arty for fit birthday Winiilflred' Johnson, 265 Re, serve St.; celebrated her 80th birthday°Sunday with ',birthday party held in Wroxeter at the home of her eldest son, Jack Clarke. i'riends and relatives from St. Thomas, Waterltio, Chesley, Monkton, Kincardine and List- owel were there to wish her well. Mrs. Johnson was barn in a log cabin near Molesworth in 1898. An active person, she enjoys making guilts in her own home and made 14 last winter: So far this fall she has made four and says she must quilt two more before 'Christmas. She does most of the quilts for her 31 grandchildren, she said. 'All but one of her nine children were at the party to congratulate their •mother. Thelma, of British Columbia, couldn't make it to the party. Her children are: Jack Clarke of Wroxeter, Merle of Listowel, Marian of Waterloo, Bill of Listowel, Lois of St. Thom:$, Thelma of British Columbia, Al- bert of Kincardine, Ron of Chesley and Marjorie of Monk - ton. The late Thomas Clarke was Mrs. Johnson's first husband and her second was the late Garfield Johnson. Besides the nine children and 31 grandchildren, Mrs. Johnson has nine great-grandchildren. Wingham Fruit Maif Buy a Six Pack of 10 oz. bottles of as PEPSI COLA FOR ONLY Get a Six Pack of C Plus Qrange Free Plus Refundable DePosifs Schneiders Alt Beef, Regular, Red Hats WIENERS lb. Schneiders No. 1 SIDE BACON Ib. 1 .19 1 .69 Schneiders Cartwright Ranch � � SIRLOIN PATTIES Ib: OPEN DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, TO 9:00 P.M. Phone 357-2240 fi, °We Deliver UJN COLORADO C THE Photo by Marcon Studio Services of Homemakers help to save tax dollars -4,11IUTNTONz-Since 'the Town aitd' 'Country •'$Omiemakers •organization'started operations last January it has saved tax- : payers over half a million dollars in ho ital and nursing home costs, Jean Young, administrator in the Wingham office, said last 'tveek. The group started operating Jan. 1,1978, with a Canada Works grant and Mrs. Young said she- calculafes thatsince that time it has saved taxpayers about, $596,108 by making it possible'for people to stay in their own homes rather than being placed in hospitals or nursing homes. • The organization has 71 registered homemakers who provide care in the home for persons who would otherwise have to be placed 'in an in- stitution. Services are sold to Home Care, Pamily and Children's Services, Community and Social Services and the •cancer society as well as to private clients. Private clients are assessed on their ability to pay, with fees set according to a sliding scale. Other auxiliary home help services such as house cleaning„ handy man services, tran- sportation and friendly visiting were started Oct. 1. The homemakers organization has.,.. recently incorporated and last Wednesday elected Its first board of directors at a meeting. here. They are Bev Brown of Bluevale, Catherine Walsh, John MacKinnon, Jean Adams and Evelyn McCue of Goderich, Helen Tench of Clinton, Gwen' Whiltsmith of the Zurich area and 'Betty Cardno and Lois Hodgert of Seaforth. A board. chairperson will be elected at a meeting Dec. 2. St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street Th* Rector: The Rev. John T.M. Swan, L. Th. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 *The First Sunday in Advent* 8:30 a.m:—Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m.—Church School 11:00 a.m.—Sung Eucharist 8 Sermon Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. The Board of Management Thursday - 2:00 p.m. A.C.W. Annual Meeting of Wingham Horticultural Association THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th TOWN HALL 8:00 P.M. * Refreshments Served : All welcome * See 'Daisy Child', in color motion picture "Growing Together" %.**, * Annual Reports * 410 Error made in wedding report A mistake was made in last week's report on the wedding of Cathy Cronin and Brian Skinn, when corrections to the first two lines of two paragraphs were inadvertantly switched. The third and fourth paragraphs of the report should have read; "Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a beautiful traditional white gown of polysheer. It featured a cathedral train, empire waistline, high standup collar and sheer sleeves. Silk lace covered the neckline and bodice as well as the lower front, back and sleeves. Her dress was ac- cented by a double cathedral - length veil which fell from a headpiece of silk lace. She carried a cascade of silk orange tiger lilies, orange -yellow Sweetheart roses, daisies and pheasant feathers. "Mat .on of honor, a sister of the bribe, was Mary Cook of Belgrave. Bridesmaids' were Roseanne Sallows, Cathy `Skinn, sister of the, groom, and Kathy Walker. The matron of honor and bridesmaids were dressed in floor -length gowns of rust polyester nylon.", The Advance -Times apologises for this error. Fifteen children attend meeting Whitechurch — Twelve mem- bers and three visitors were in attendance when the Chalmers Children of the Church met Sun- day during the worship service. They answered the roll call by naming a Christmas story. The call to worship was given by Leanne Young and Karen Elliott read the scripture. Linda Versteeg led in prayer. A song, "Watch What You Do", was sung by the group. Joanne deBoer, secretary, read the minutes of the last • meeting. Offering was received by Anna Osborne and dedicated by Donald Irwin. The birthday calendar was marked and business was discussed. Mrs. Purdon told the juniors a story, "A New Prayer", and Mrs. Hugh Simpson told the senior story, "Be of Good Cheer". Linda Versteeg gave a reading and Mrs. Simpson closed the meeting with prayer. Couple reside In Teeswater At a ceremony Oct. 20 in Knox Presbyterian Church, Ethel, Jean Marie Stephenson became the bride of Murray Alan Why - tock. Rev. Leslie Landell of Atwood officiated. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stephenson of Ethel. The groom's parents are Mr. and . Mrs. Alan Whytock of Teeswater. ?e couple now are residing in Tekswater. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY—Mrs. Winnifred Johnson of Listowel celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday at a big party at her son Jack Clarke's house in Wroxeter. Friends and relatives from St. Thomas, Waterloo, Chesley, Monkton, Kincardine and Listowel helped her celebrate her birthday. To live without fear' members are urged "The Tree of Life" was the theme of the Goforth Evening Atikiliary meeting held November 21. Mrs. Donald Eadie, convener, opened the devotional part of the meeting with the call to worship and led in the singing of a hymn.Bible readings from John's Gospel and the first epistle of John were given by Mrs. Lou Palmer and followed by a meditation by Mrs. Mary Lee. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Dave Eadie and Mrs. Robert McKague. The topic was illustrated by "The Tree of Life" on which grow the fruits of faith, prayer, love, friendship, success, happiness and work. Many beautiful thoughts taken from scripture, wise sayings and poetry were interwoven with the various topics. The speakers stated that life is not to be feared, but lived. Jesus said, "Where life -is, there God is." He called attention to the lilies of the field and the birds of the sky. They live without worry and Jesus asked that Christians have faith in God and live without fear. "Life is a loan which should be accepted, embraced, enjoyed and lived to the fullest," the meditation said. Christians experience many disap- pointments and may have second thoughts about faith in God. "Jesus, too, had many disap- pointments but He never lost His faith in God, even to His death on the cross. "He should be our example of never-ending faith," the speakers said. Special guests at the meeting were Mrs. Carl Douglas and Mrs. Mac Eadie. Mrs. Douglas offered two solos, "Reflections" and `,'Climb Every Mountain". Mrs. Eadie gave some interesting facts concerning the Belmore catering tent at the International Plowing Match held in Sep- 'telnber. EBusiness was conducted by the president, Mrs. ) tobert Camp- , assist ` oby.-the' secretary, s. Kenneth McKague. A dllowship hour followed. SACRED HEART EUCHRE PARTY _Twelve tablesi were in play for the Sacred Heart euchre held Nov. 21. High lady was Agnes Caskanette, with Gene Porter as high man. Low lady was Laura Johnston and Reta Haselgrove, playing as a man, was low than. Bob Allen, won the door prize. Anna Marie Kieffer and Clara Ortlieb were conveners for the euchre party. Music and Christmas Joy from the Beautiful Rockies 000 ROMS TMAS Mrs. R. Douglas hosts shower for bride -elect LAKELET-Mrs. Ron Douglas was hostess for a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Donna Fowler, bride -elect of next month. It was held Friday evening of last week. Miss Fowler received many useful gifts for which she ex- pressed her thanks. Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Graham Wright and Mrs. Kelly Crowe. Prior to this special evening, Donna was honored at other, showers in Blyth and Brussels. Coming Sunday, Dec. 3, at 5:00 p.m. CKNX-TV Channel 8 McIntosh Special 95 —! per bushel Excellent Hwy. 4 j quality • London Ida Red, •Spy, Red and Golden Delicious available at regular -prices. , Lucan Elginfield • Crunican Bros. CRUNICAN BROS. 666-0286 Whenyoubuy ian-made products, you create jobs in Canada. That's why Ontario urges you to Shop Canadian. 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