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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1980-09-17, Page 12td r • • gbam Advance -Times. September 17, 1980 Mrs.1 McCutch ' •-; . is hostess to unit GORRIE — The Sep- tember meeting of Unit Two, Gorrie United Church Women, was held Wednes- day, September 10, at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. John McCutcheon. The theme of the meeting was 'Japanese Study'. Mrs. John Strong was in charge of devotions with Mrs. A. Board to hire speech teacher DUBLIN — Unable to hire a speech pathologist this year, the Huron -Perth separate school board will hire a speech correction teacher to maintain its special speech Otogram. The position became vacant when Christine Kelly resigned in June to accept a position in the Ottawa area. In spite of extensive ad- vertising, no suitable ap- plicant responded as there are few trained speech pathologists around, Education Director William Eckert told the board. Blyth woman hospitalized in accident A Blyth womari was ad- mitted to Wingham and District Hospital with chest injuries receiyed in a motor vehicle accident Saturday. Mrs. Marian Wright was involved in an accident which occurred on Con. 6-7 of Hullett .Township, five miles northweit of Clinton, at around 6 p.m. She ap- parently was a passenger in a car driven by Mrs, Evalena Webster, also of Blyth. Mrs. Webster was treated at hospital and then released. The mishap was in- vestigated by provincial police from the Seaforth detachment but no further details were available. Two 'Gorrie area persons suffered minor injuries in another accident which took place Friday afternoon. Anthony „Fenech and Wendy Mason, both of RR 1, Gorrie, were slightly injured in an accident on County Road 10-11, Howick Town- ship. Police report the Fenech vehicle, a 1967 Chevrolet pickup, was west- bound on the county road with Miss Mason as a passenger. Another vehicle, a 1978 Ford pickup driven by Melville Greig; also of RR 1, Gorrie, pulled out of a private driveway and was struck by the Fenech truck. No charges were laid in the accident. fl Taylor assisting. Mrs. Strong gave the meditation interspersed with Bible verses from St. Matthew's Gospel and Revelation. She closed the devotions with prayer and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. Mrs. Taylor distributed short quotations to the members for discussion and the worship service closed with -a hymn. The roll call, 'an item on Japan', was answered with 12 members present. President Mrs. Taylor conducted the business. She announced that a local CGIT group may be formed early in October. Minutes were read by secretary Mrs. Strong and Mrs. D. Clegg gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Robert Gibson distributed the Christmas order catalogue ana also an- nounced final arrangements for the 4-H club leaders' luncheon Thursday, Sept. 11, at noon. A get well card was noon. A get -well card was signed by the members and the meeting adjourned after the offering and a special collection for shut-ins. Tea was- served by Mrs. Robert Hastie, Mrs. Max Bell and the hostess. The October meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Marie Schmidt and members are reminded of the UCW general meeting September 24. • '.e.411 -;:',.t•••••<:',---'-. • , • . 4. PICNIC SHELTER—Wingham Mayor Bill Walden was presented with the key to the new picnic shelter, at Riverside Park, by the Wingham Lions Club during its auction sale Saturday morning. The shelter was sponsored by the club and built thls summer. Also in the photo, right to left, are Arun Ghost', president of the Lions Club, Bill Crump, protect chairman of the club building committee, past president of the Lions Nick O'Donohue and Harold Wild, chairman ,of the parks board. Parable of prodigal son examined by LICW specker FORDWICH — Miss Minnie McElwain was in charge of the meeting of the afternoon unit of the United Church Women and chose as her topic the parable of the prodigal son. The speaker, Rev. T. H. Fleetham, con- tinued the theme after Miss Final plans made for Howick fair HOWICK — Final plans were made for the Howick Fall Fair to be held at the Howick Community Centre on October 3 and 4, at a recent meeting of the directors of the Howick Agricultural Society. ' The Howick Lions Club has engaged the Brussels Legion Band to lead a parade which has been missing from the fair the last few years. The parade will form at the Howick •Central SChool and get under way at 12 noon. Local groups and individuals are encouraged to enter their horses or small vehicles in the parade. Classes have been set up for the most original float and comical float. Further information may be obtained from Don Fordwich. All children in national, nursery rhyme and clown costumes will receive small gifts and there will be prizes for decorated bicycles. A new roadway is being constructed between the school and community centre. This will be used by school children using the arena in the winter as well. The , second annual log - sawing competition is scheduled for the Friday evening, with classes for two men, two ladies, and a man and a lady. Again this year, the directors are challenging directors . from other agricultural societies to participate in a special log - sawing contest. Local talent will round out the evening prografii, — The Howick Optimists are again holding . their children's program On Saturday 'afternoon. , Lincoln Green will provide en- tertainmentat the Optimists' Refreshment Centre on Friday evening and Jenny Hare will be featured 'on Saturdayaf- ternoon. . Arthritis means in- flammation of a joint. There are more than 100 types of arthritis. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to prevention of disability. The Arthritis Society urges you to see your doctor if you think you have arthritis. McElwain read the story from St. Luke's Gospel. Mr. Fleetham compared the prodigal son to many of today's Christians who have done many things in their lifetime of which they are ashamed, things they wish they could erase. "We can't live in the past or dwell on our regrets," he said, "although some people do." ' The spea,ker stressed the importance of being like the prodigal son, willing to admit one's faults, ask God's forgiveness and return to the fold. • Mr. Fleetham also examined the feelings of the elder" son who resented the welcome his lost brother received, wondering why he had not been rewarded for his many years of service. The father explained that he had always been faithful but the rejoicing was for the lost son who had been found, the sinner' who had returned home. Following the worship service, the members were divided into four groups under the 'leadership of Mrs, Jack Wilson, • Mrs. Bill Mrs. , Crosby Sotheran and Mrs. John Stinson to study the lives of four Japanese people who were 'driven from their homes in British Columbia 40 years ago after the bombing of .• Pearl Harbor: The discussion covered . many aspects, including. what . some of these people have done with their lives, what they have learned from other Canadians and vice versa, and how their experiences have made a difference in the lives and attitudes' of AUCTION SALE GOERS got a chance to purchase everything from lamps and sewing machines to carpet during the Wingham Lions auction sale Saturday. The sale which attracted a large crowd, underwent a loca- tion change from the new picnic shelter at Riverside Park to Joe Kerr Ltd. on Josephine Street In Wingham. The project made more than $2,000 to help pay for the newly -erected shelter sponsored by the Lions Club. other Canadians. Mrs. Clarence Carswell conducted the business with roll . call answered by 23 members with an article made in Japan. Mrs. Scott Clarkson and Mrs. Isabelle Topham were named , a committee to look after a display for 'A Baby's World' at the Howick fair. Mrs. Carswell and Miss McElwain will be the group's representatives at the fall rally at Belgrave. After the benediction by Mr. Fleetham, salad plates were served by Mrs. William Wilson, Mrs. Bertr. Wylie, Mrs. Inez Gibson and Mrs. Carswell, • .• If you are a diabetic,. The Canadian National Institute for 04 Blind suggests that you have, regular medical eye examinations; watch your diet and Iciok Mit for eye problems. Pei‘:-.4fiore infor- mation on diabetes contact yourlocal CNIB office. Plowing match to open Sept.30 Visitors to the 1980 International Plowing Match will have an opportunity to greet two prominent Canadians, John Black Aird, lieutenant -governor of Ontario, and Ed Schreyer, governor general of Canada. Mr. Aird will officially open the isso IPM, which is being hosted this year by Oxford County. The site of the match is just north of Woodstock, one mile west of Highway 59., Mr. Aird assumes his office in mid-September and organizers are pleased he has accepted their invitation as this will be one of his first public appearances in an official capacity. The opening ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see Mr. Schreyer, who will be at the match during the award ceremonies, which take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. Organizers are hoping he will be available to present the Ontario grand! champion and reserve champion, plowmen's awards at that time. 414 • e I e Es.,,tuowomt ' t o .' uronview , HHWonvIew would like to .t9lPorne Ernest Appleton 1.0014Clinton„ Lambert Haw - Arent Exeter. Vin'o *Miff • jis tom Clinton and NM- 00. eret Dundas from Seaforth, " •,.•••;••••• R. W. 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