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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-07-13, Page 7W1NRIAM 4I1 WIN .COUNTY HONORS. Zig ab.bantrZtturo . tiORRIE WESTERN RELATIVES Trip Aw ss arded to AT NETHERY REUNION 1.7Altat'el;n1liT-;Anbleve I merit Day for the 4sH Club course The fifteenth Nethery-euri ion - eici at Community Park, Londes-t i "Meat hi: the Menu" held in Wroxeter Thursday afternoon )bore, on July '2nd; proved to be a were Mrs. Clarence Sperling, Mrs. Glenn Johnston, leaders; Mrs. Glad. Edgar, Mrs, Norman Gadelre, Mrs. Russell Adams, Miss Helen Adams, Mrs. Clarence Stokes, Mrs, Helen Stephens, Mrs. Cecil Wilson, Mrs. John. Strong, Mrs. Bill Strong, Mrs. Russell Pluttan and Mrs. Gor-: don Steinacker, also the girls who' took the course, Teeswater Couple Married 40 Years Mr, and Mrs. Demean Thompson celebrated their 40.th wedding an- niversary at their' home in Teesa Water on. .'/ply 3rd.. Their family presented them. With a chrome kitchen lake: All butone of their five children were able to attend the eelebretion. Others attending were Mrs. W. C. ;Murray, of Wingham;; Douglas Murray, of Preston.; Miss Sylvia Alexander, of 'W.Inghani; Mr. and Mrs. a A. Gellaher, of Wroxeter; Mr. and Mrs. George Hetherington and family, of Biuevale. Carol Heil, Gwen Hynclman, Ev- elyn Ann Stephens, Joanne Strong and Margaret Ann Wilson receiv- ed county honors, having com- pleted six courses. Joanne Strong gave the comments on the exhibit "Uses of Ground Beef". Next course will be "The Club Girl En- tertains". Miss yvorine Sperling was award- ed the annual bus trip to Eastern Ontario, the,St, Lawrence Seaway and Montreal, which will be for a Week in August, Two others in Huron County will also receive the trip as a reward for best work in the 4-H club courses. RADIO, TV SHOWS BACK TB SURVEY GORRIE WROXETER — Fourteen clubs Participated in the East Huron 4:Hu :X d ay. Achievement oga r Day highlights atWroxeter. ;i 111 " eluded the presentation of county and provincial certificates, presen- tation Of two leaders' certificates for completing five years' service as a leadere, skits and CM) ex- Whits. Miss Bette Tillman, home economist of Huron County, was in charge and• gave the comments, Girls receiving certificates were: Provincial, Miss Sharon Hubbard, Miss Margaret Wallace both, Of Lakelet, County honours, Lucille Merkley, Mary Taylor bah of Wingham; Carol Cook of Ethel; Diane Carswell, Phyllis Wilson: Fordwic,h'; Yvonne Connelly, Brats, sets; Carol Kiel, Gwen Hyroirnan, Evelyn Stephens, JoAnne Strong, Margaret Ann Wilson all of Gorrie; Marion Scott, Lakelet; Shirley Johnston, Anne Peacock, Dorothy Shaw, Bluevale; Judy Smith, Molesworth. Skits and demonstration were given by the following clubs with the members participating, Group 2 Bluevale, Kathleen, Mary and Patricia Craig; Ethel, Carol Cook, Jane Kreuter; Belmore, Nancy Elliott, Connie Gathers; Fordwich, Truus Winkle, Pat Harris, Dianne Carswell, Audrey Ratan; Jean Sufert; Group 2 Brussels, Dianne TenPas, Dianne Kirkley; Lakelet, Sharon Gadke, Marlene Wylie, Pat- sy Gadke, Nancy, Jacques. Club exhibits were presented by clubs from Brussels, Biuevale, Cranbrook, Gorrie, Molesworth and Wingham with the commentators being Sharon Storey, Mary Hamil- ton, Dianne Engle, JoAnne Strong, Janet Simpson, Ruth Taylor. Pre- sentation of leaders' certificates were made to Mrs. George Rich- ards, Harriston, and Mrs.' Robert Mitchell Molesworth. Arrangements have been made for interviews on television with local !people with regard to the TB detection survey 'being carried out in Huron County in July -and August. Next Wednesday afternoon pn CKINTX-TV, with Miss. Anna Mc- Donald on the "M'Lady" show, two Seafortlr ladies will appear, They are Mrs. J. B. Russell, secretary of the Huron Tuber-mitosis Associ- ation and Mrs. W. L. Whyte, well- known leaders in women's groups and political affairs. During- the Focus' :show on Tues- day evening, July 19, Dr. J. C. Ross, Goderiela will be interviewed. Dr. Ross has been active in the work of planning the current TB survey, On Friday, July 15, over OFPL- TV, London, on the "At Home" show about 4 o'clock, two ladies from the Exeter area Wilt be filter, viewed. They are Mrs. Winston Shapton, and Mrs.. Harry Dougall, both of whom are well known in the southern part of the county. A radio broadcast Is being ar- ranged over CKNX-Radio, in which Mrs. Stanley Bride, Fordwich, Guelph Area chairman of the Wo- men's. Institute, will be featured. Date and time for: this show are not yet known. BELGRAVE successful affair, with a splendid attendance. Members of the clan were present from. Vancouver, Ni- agara Falls, Toronto, Hamilton, Tillsonberg, Gederleh, Wingharn, Blyth and many other places. Dur- ing the afternoon gamee and races were enjoyed by both children and adults alike. These were splendidly handled by Abner Nethery, of Wingharn, in his usual efficient manner. After a bountiful supper had been enjoyed, Albert Nethery, of Ham- ilton, took charge of the meeting. He read a list of those who have passed away since the last gather- ing, these being Mrs. Tris Currie, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; Mrs. Fred Overend, Dunnville; Mrs. David. Johnston, Moosejaw, Sa.slce Mrs, McMillan, Fort William, and Wit" ilanl Douglas, of Lakin:ea, Ont. One minute of silence was observed in their memory, Letters of good wishes were read from Annie eishman, of Bruce Mines, Ont.; ante Nethery, Q.C,, of Picton, Ont.; Mrs. James Coad, Hanna, Alberta; and Mr, and Mrs. Tully, of Kirkland Lake, Ont. A. presentation was made to Henry Leishman, of Goderich, in appreciation of 'his work on the pioneers of Huron County, This was presented to him, by Abner Nethery, of Wingham, A hearty note of thanks was ex- tended to Percy Barker, of the. Goderich Salt Co., for their gener- ous gift of salt, and to Alex Neth- ery, Don Mills, for a donation of watermelons. Prizes 'were won by the follow- ing: Oldest woman, Mrs. Fairser- vice; oldest man, Chris Nethery; party coming greatest distance, Mr, and Mrs, J. Babeock, Vancouver; rest family, Mr. and Mrs, ,Shoul- lee, Camp Borden, 7 children; lucky ;birthday, Deane Cooper; most newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs, Jim Fisher, of Clinton; lucky plate, Brenda Kennedy; lucky cup, Grant Bears, of Niagara Falls; lucky chair, Brenda Nethery; treasure hunt, Mrs. Ernest Noble. A special feature was the choos- ing of a beauty queen for 1960. The judges' decision was in favor of Miss Marlene Walsh. A wonderful afternoon was brougt to a close by the election of officers for 1961. Glen Vancemp, of Brussels, was elected president, and Mary Isaleee Nethery, of Bel- gra ve, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Mary Graharre and Mr. Jas. Graham, Toronto spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson and attended the sere tennial service at Fordwich Angli- can chruch. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. pane of Toronto spent a few deers with Mr. and Mrs Norman Wade and attended the Trinity Church Celle tenniel at Fordwich. Mrs, Albert Deetow spent Thurse day with her sister Mrs. Agnes Neill at Woodstock. Mies W. Snell of Elliot Lake is visiting Mr. and Mrs. WM, Behrns and othei relatives, Mrs. Harry Boothman, Roger, Andrew and Stephen of Calgary, spent a, day recently at the same home. Mrs. Wilbert McCraekin, Misses Violet and Viola MeCrackin attend- ed the Orange Celebration in To- ronto on SatundaY. Mr. and Mrs. Mae Newton, Bev- erley and Brian are on a trip, to Saskatoon, Sask, and other points. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Ward and 'family of Ethel visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Blake MCMilian, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Quigley and family of Tugaske, Sask., and Miss Margaret Jardine, Wroxeter, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil. Grainger. Mrs. Mary Pollock of Ripley, visited with Mr. and Mrs. 'Robt, Dane. Mr. Bert Hubbard has' sold his farm in the Lakelet vicinity and has purchased Mr. Bower F'arrish's home in the village. The Geo. Dane farm has been sold to Mr. Hamilton of Roekwood, who has moved in. Mr. Roy Strong has sold his farm on the sixth conces- sion to Mr. John Learch, Harriston, Mr. Harry King and Mrs, Edgar Dane are patients in the Wingham Hospital, Mr, and Mrs. E. N. Strong visit- ed with relatives in Port Credit on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Fred Felgel, How- ard and Bryan attended the old home week celebration at Victoria Square on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Les Davidson, Lis- towel, Carol and Sylvia Davidson of Wingharn visited Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Edwards on Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Searson, Mary Emma and LaVonne of Kitchener visited , with Mr.. and Mrs. Roy' Gow-dy and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gowdy on Sunday. Mr, Frank Harris of Detroit is spending a week's holiday with Mr. and- Mrs. Ernie Harris. Mrs, Martha Baker, Fordwich, Mrs. Mabel Gilkinson, Mrs. Wil- bert Gallaway, Mr. and Mrs, Nor- man Wade spent Thursday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Lock- hart, ,Eastwood, Miss Joyce Procter has received word from the Royal Conserva- tory that she has passed Grade 2 Theory with first class honors. Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Kathy and Ellen of Deep River, visited last week with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 'Richard. Procter and Joyce. Mrs. Hereon Irwin and Mrs. Clark Johnston accompanied the girls of the 4-H homemaking club„ to Loncleshoro for the Achievement. Day 'on- Fifday. Mr. Charles Johnston has return- ed to his home, after being a patient in the Wingham General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hood of Owosso, Mich., Mrs. Stanley Bristow of Normanby Beach, New Jersey, Miss Alice Bristore, East Orange, New Jersey and Mr, Albert L. Cole of Kitchener were week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Michie, • " Mr, and Mrs. Alan Campbell and son of London spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Pengelly and Mr. arid Mrs., Floyd Campbell. Mrs; Clarepee Wade of. Wingham has disposedeof het property, here in the village to Mr. Charles Nethery, who takes possession in September, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Errington of Glenfield visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs, Albert Vincent. Mrs. Alex Armstrong and Mrs. Wm. Bell, both of Brussels, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wheeler, Institute members and their friends are reminded of their 'bus trip to London on Tuesday, July 19. Car and Buildings Saved from Fire home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Felker. Mrs. John Wylie and Miss Betty Wylie are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carter McKee of Fergus: Mr, and Mrs.. Ivan Felkar, Paul and Jimmy attended the Felkar re- union ,in Elora 'bergeePark on Sunday. There were 70 members present • , Sex-vices .itisSte Ste'plien's Angli- can church will revert to the usual hour of 11,30 commencing next Sunday morning, „A layman from Seafortie will 'take "'the services, in the absence of the 'rector on July 17th and 24th. •Mr. and Mrs: AttWell, David and Mary Margaret leave for holidays on Tuesday. They , will 'be at Rondeau Parka , , Mr. and ,Mts. Leslie Carson. of Winter Haven, FlOricht, snent'Wed- nesday evening tne home -:of Mr. and Mrs, ClaSerice Sperling. Mr. and Mrs. .Sparilitg ,Yvonne aled Wanda, aeeemPanAd iay,Miss Ahn Carson Of IXTintei *He'ven, sPent the week-end 'at -Pari'Illgire.' Fred irWin Cane frem- the Rainy River :district on holiday, In Tri-County Intermediate soft- ball at Fordwich, Gortie won 27- 14 over Fordwictf. Guests at the rectory on Satur- day were Mr. athd . Mrs. Kenneth Hawthorne and Marianne of Lon- don. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Irwin, Jane and Mary of Montreal and Mrs. Jas: Skelton' and Andy of Sarnia were Week-end guests at the same honle. WHITECHLTROI-I—Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott wakened last Thurs- day at 12 a.m. to see that a fire was consuming the small structure over the motor of the pressure pump system. This had stood near the garage and was near their parked car. The oil in the pump was boiling from 'the heat and the garage, car and woodshed would soon have been on fire if they hadn't quickly Put out the flames with water. They- attributed the fire to a short in the motor. Mrs. Irving Toner, Miss Ruth Toner, Mrs, Mac Bell and children, Mrs. E. W. Carson, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Tayler and family and Mr, Bill Taylor attended a Taylor re- union in Springbank Park, London on Sunday, The Rev. Geo, and Mrs. Wylie and John of Wallacehurg have been visiting with the forrner's mother, Mrs. John Wylie and Miss Betty Wylie. Mrs, Ruth Corbett Is spending some time with Mrs. Lindsay Gal- braith, Fordwich. Mr. Galbraith is 'in hospital with a broken leg. Mr. and Mrs, Bill Blakeney and Janice spent the week-end with Mrs. C. Gregg. Mrs. Mae Blakeney. who has visited here for the past two weeks returned to her home in Toronto with them. Miss Judy Smith, R,R. 2, Gorrie, received county honors at Wrox- eter Achievement Day, having completed six courses with the Molesworth W.I, Mr, and Mrs. Don -Charles, Ken- neth, Robin and Caroline of Bur- wash spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Charles. Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Woods, Judy and Eugene of Kitchener spent last week-end with Mrs. Jas. Shera, Mrs. Velda Johnson and Michael, Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Daniels of Lon- don visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hutchison. Michael remained for a longer visit, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Boyd, Mount Forest, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. L. McInnes. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Underwood and Mr. Murray Underwood spent the week-end with Mr.' and Mrs. Allan Underwood of Uxbridge. Miss Gwen Hyndman spent the week with Miss Nancy Elliott of Belmore. Mrs. John Metcalfe, Paisley, visited last week with her sister, Miss Beatrice Potter. Me. and Mrs. D. J. Metcalfe and Ken of Paisley, Miss Verdella of Guelph were also recent visitors at the same home. Masters Bryan and Floyd Waite of Drayton spent last week at the Dinner Held on 30th Anniversary • GORRIE—Mr. and Mrs. Walter Charles celebrated their 30th wed- ding anniversary with a dinner party on the lawn on Sunday Afternoon. It wee also the engage- ment announcement party for Miss Louise Mitchell, daughter of Mr. ad 'Mrs. Robt. Mitchell, Gorrie, Mr. Cecil Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. 'Clarence Clark of Ethel. Bah parties received Many beauti- futl from friends and neigh- bers; Guests included friends from London, Huntsville, Burwash, At- wood; Ethel, Wroxeter, and Gorrie. Seventy guests were present. Tables were decorated by Mrs. Marion Longstaff and daughter Joy of Wroxeter, Mr, and Mrs, Charles have been residents of the sixth concession for several years. They came here from Manitoba. Best wishes of many friends go to the couple. ONE OF TIIE HIGHLIGHTS of the 4-H Achieves merit Day at Wroxeter last Thursday was the pre- sentation of provincial honour certificates for com- pleting 12 projects, Miss Bette Tillman, Huron County home economist, left presents a provincial lunionr certificate to Sharon Hubbard of Lakelet, —Photo by Merrill Cantelon. PRESENTATION of two leaders' certificates to dis- trict leaders for completion of five years' service in club Winer was a feature Thursday at the 4-11 Achievement Day. Shown left to right, Mrs. George Richards, Harriston; Mrs. Robert Mitchell, Moles- Worth; Miss Bate, .Tilbnaen. Aint'en .CsinntY, Heine economist, who made the presentation.—Photo -• by Merrill Cantelon, WOMEN'S GROUPS MET• AT CHURCH IC, Lloyd Heads I Procter Clan BELGRAVE—The annual Procter reunion was held at the Seafotth park on Sunday with the president in charge 'of business session. New officers elected for next year's reunion are; Preaident, Charles Lloyd, Winghame vice president, Alvin Procter, Winghaiii; . secretary-treasurer, Clayton Proe- ter, Goderich; sports committee, Jack' Higgins, Wilbert, Procter and John Spivey; lunch committee, Mrs. Jack Higgins, Mrs, Helen McBurney, and Mrs. Alvin Procter, Sixty-two members signed the register and enjoyed a social time, while the children played games and had races. Anglican Ladies To Aid Hospital BELGRAVE—Mre. Clark John- ston welcomed the members of the Guild^ of Trinity Anglican Church to her home on Thursday after- noon, The president, Mrs, Clare VanCamp was in• charge, and open- ed the' meeting with: a hymn, pray- er and the Lord's prayer'in unison. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Mel Braciburn, Mrs. Rich- ard Procter read the minutes and Mrs. Cooper Nethery gave the financial statement. It was stated that 12 choir cas- socks had been completed and it was decided to make more, An- other group volunteered to go to the hospital to help with the mend- lug. Plans were made to clean the church. Numbers on the programme in- cluded, a duet by Marjorie and Sandra Procter, cornet solo by Joyce Procter and a recitation by Connie Nethery. The roll call was answered with the Beatitudes, and the meeting was closed with pray- er. Grace was sung and was served by the hostess. BELQRAVE—The regular meet- ings of the Woman's Missionary Society -and the Woman's Associ- ation - of Knox: United Church were held iii, the ehilretz on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Leslie Bolt, presi- dent, evas in charge' of the WA. meeting and , the worship service was taken by the 4th line group with Mrs. Bolt; Mrs. James Coultes and Mrs. Stanley Cook taking part. The theme of the devotional period was Dominion Day, Final expenses of the manse were 'Itemized and Mrs. Bolt expressed sincere appreciation to all who had worked to renovate the manse. Mrs. Walter Scott opened the W.M.S. meeting with a hymn, fol- lowed by prayer. The minutes were read by Mrs. Williard Armstrong and the financial statement was read by Mrs. Earl Anderson. Visits to the sick and shut-ins were re- corded. Mrs. Scott extended a welcome to Mrs. J. H. Anderson, 411 Council Presents Rd. Superintendent The Morris ToWnship council met on July 4 with all the members present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion of Welter Shortreed and lunch Gordon Wilkinson. Procter-Duncan — That, a tile drain loan be granted and that the contractor he paid the loan money by the township. Duncan-Shortreed—Thet the road accounts as presented by the road superintendent be paid. Wilkinson-Shortreed — That we give a grant of $25.00 to the Sal- vation Arnly in Wingham. Procter-Duncan —That the gen- eral accounts- es presented be paid. During the course of the Meeting Reeve Bailie Parrott, on behalf of the council and employees, present- ed Road Superintendent Williane MeArter and Mrs. McArter with a pair of lamps in honour of their recent marriage. Procter Wilkinson That the meeting adjourn to meet again on August 2, at 8;30 p.m., or at the call of the reeve. Accounts paid: Blyth Telephone, ;toile, $3,10; Bailie Parrott, Mayors and Reeves eenvention and fees, $50.00; Bailie Parrot, telephone call, $1.25; Bern- ard Hall, compensation insurance, $43.75; `sown of Clinton, debenture btr lifel School, $376'06; Amos C. Martin-, tile, $108.37; Cordon Wilk- inteh, Blake drain, $5.00; Jack Brewer, .equalithig school, $13.80; Baker Convalescent $176.50; Arnie° Died/lege and Metal Pre- duets, $133.20; relief account, $351/0; Salvation Artily, WA; Wingham Postmaster, stamp's, $11.04. To Ship Gifts BELGRA.VE—The Women's Mis- sionary Society of Knox Presbyter- ian Church met on Tuesday even- ing in the church with a good at- tendance. Mrs. .1. C. McBurney Pre- sided and the meeting opened with the Apostle's Creed. A Psalm, was sung. Mrs. itoss Anderson read the Scripture lesson, followed with prayer by Mrs. Bud Orr. The topic from the study book was given by Mrs, Athol Bruce en- titled "Christianity, Race and Nationalism", Mrs, Garner Nichol- eon gave the Glad Tidings prayer. The secretary's report was given and adopted, and the financial Statement given by the treasurer. The roll Call was answered by a verse of Scripture. Sick visits were reported and offering received. Mrs, Joe r) ti ki a r presided for the business period, and reports Were given of the executive meetng held In Clinton, and. Christmas gifts for the Birtle School and Cecilia Jef- frey School are to 'be brought to the August meeting to be packed and shipped in early September. A letter from Miss Dorothy Douglas Was read by SVIrej Duribar. A review Of the Jttly-August Glad Tidings was given by Mrs. Ed, Wightnean. A hymn Wed sung and the Meeting elated with the Lord's ilrAYet• It was announced that the Mis- sion Band picnic will be held on July 27 at the arena. It was also mentioned that the members of the are to be in charge of a church service in. August. Some discussion was held about a delegate to go to the School for Leaders at Alma College, the theme of the school being, "Into all the Wald together". The roll call for August is to be answered with a favourite verse of Scripture from Mark. The study period with the theme, "Stewardship" was taken by Mrs. Carl Prbdttr'A group, With Mrs. Mrs, George Miehie as leader, hal- ing prayer. Mr's. Michie gave some of the .highTighte of the Confer- ence Branch at Sarnia, and she conducted a Bible study from 1 Acts, similar to What had been done at Conference, Reading on the "SteWardellip of Time" was read by Mrs. Procter, "dieing Thanks or Gratitude" was reed by Mrs. Stanley Cook and the "Stewardship of Money" was read by Mrs. James Michie, The meet- ing was closed with a hymn and the benediction, Pliellle Wilson both of Votdivieli; Yvonne Connelly, 13ruSsele; Marion Stott, Lake- let; tileley Johnston, Amine Peacock, Dorothy Shaw ell of 13IneVale; Judy Sinith, MeleSeverth, 'Ave of the girls de not appear in the eilctrireee-Pbeifes by Merrill ()antihero SIXTEEN DISTRICT GUMS' receleed county honours at the 'East Huron Achievement Day at Wroxeter for ebrenletion of eist nrojectst Mary 'l'oylor, Winghame Carel tttei, Gevers idyndrisan, Evelyn Stephens, elloAelne Strong; Margnret Anne Wilson ell of Gertee; Carol Cooke Ethel; Mane 'Carswell,