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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-08-09, Page 7"ITT,7"•••• re DONNYBROOK Tbe ire any RbtiantrZimes withatax,,oNviitro,liTirortsiuy,Auovn9,1961 MISS A. COULTES WEST AT MEETINli Former Pupils Return to S.S. 0. 8 Kinloss Closing ' 410$ 1414oV ThoOlPsolie, of Phonic, has returned to her home there for the remainder of the hol iClaY0' Miss. Brenda Welsoter, of St. :nelens, ie spending her holidays with Miss Diane Ghamney. sales Linda McMichael, of Sea- forth, spent the past week with her aunt, Mrs. EdWerd, Robinson, lIVIrrs , 'D'Williams, r Anil-47;n .e'f Carol Robinson, i . r n and Donna, of LOndon, were Mon- day visitors at the same home. Miss Carol Webster, of St. Hel- ens, is spending her holidays with Miss Linda Seceedee Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Chamney and family seethed Stinuay unto sax. and Mrs. Cliff Henderson and fam- ily, of Brucefield. Miss Donna re- turned home with them after spendng the past week with her cousin, Miss Gayle Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. Don Jefferson and. Cheryl Lynne, of Clinton, visited Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jefferson, Miss Elaine Jefferson and Miss Clara. Leddy, of London, who have been holidaying at Wasaga Beach this past week, called at the same home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Jefferson, Deb- bie and Brian visited Sunday with I her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Mountain, of Londesboro, attendance, A small group is pictured above, they were included in the registration of 97 ehildren who attended the school.—Photo by Mrs. McRae. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL was held at Beigrave from July 17th to 28th, under the direction of Mrs. George 'Vieille. Closing exercises were held on Fri- day evening and saw a good number of parents in Knox W.M.S. Meets WHITECHURCH— The W.M.S., Mission Band and Baby Band Of Calvin-Brick. United Church met on 'Thursday last at the home of Mrs, Roy Patti-eon. The theme of the Program was "The Out-of-Doors". Mrs. Alex Robertson, superinten- dent of the Mission Band, and Dor- een Smyth, president, were in charge of the program. Manly Robertson and Lorna Ma- son graduated from the Baby Banal, Ronald MeBurney led in prayer, and Doreen read Psalm 24, Mies Agatha Coultes was introduced to the meeting by her niece, Joyce Coultes, and gave an interesting talk to the children, telling stories of the Bible that were related to the growth of Christian Education, Miss Coultes spoke of he work as. W.M.S. visitor in the hospitals in Edmonton, and the great need of this work among lonely people from the prairies, and ,those brought in from the far north. Mrs. George McGee moved a hearty vote of appreciation and gratitude to Miss Coultes. All read the hymn "Can a Little Child Like Me", and the meeting closed with the Mizpah benedic- tion, All enjoyed the games and contest and the social hour togeth- er, WHITECHURCH Several Functions ,For August Bride Mrs, Hector Browne, the former Rona Vanvelsior, of Fordwieh, was prior to her marriage on Saturday honoured at several social gather- ings, Mrs. Cecil Wilson, 6th line How- lek, was hostess to 25 teachers of the district for a miseellarieous shower. A bride's book was made and presented, Mrs, Frank Forster, Foreerich, enterained 20 relatives and friends at a miscellaneous shower at her home. A bride's book made by a former pupil, Marjorie Connell, was presented to the bride. Miss Beatrice Wade and Miss Lou Matthews were joint hostesses at the latter's home when 25 friends and neighbours presented a tele- vision lamp. Mrs. Stanley Bride read an address and Mts., Fred Hambly made the presentation. Mrs. Ruth MacDonald, Wroxeter, entertained 25 former Wroxeter friends of the bride at a bathroom shower, Reception Held Friday Evening BELGRAVE— A reception and dance were held in the Foresters' Hall on Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Alton, of Lucknow, who were recently mar- ried, Mrs, Alton is the former Miss Ruth Procter. Wilbee's orchestra supplied music for dancing. During the intermis- sion Clifford Coultes read an ad- dress and Arnold Mathers present- ed the young couple with a gift of money, Marlene Walsh, an behalf of the North Huron Junior Farmers presented them with a gift. Both Ruth and Ken made replies, Lunch was served. BELGRAVE— The W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church met in the church last Tuesday with a good attendance. Mrs. Dunbar opened the meeting with a hymn followed by Scripture readings from Acts by Mrs, Allan Dunbar and Mrs. Purdon. Mrs. McBurney led in prayer. Mrs. Anderson read a poem, "Don't Forget to Pray". The roll call was answered by a verse of Scripture from the church calen- dar. Mrs. Wightman was in charge of the topic, "The Younger Churches in India, Formosa and Japan", which was very interesting. Mrs. Bruce led in prayer for the people of these countries and Mrs. Dun- bar closed the meeting with pray- er, FORRICH WHEELER REUNION HELD AT BENZ Miss B. Zimmerman' Missionary, Speaks The Evening Mission Circle of the Baptist Church met on August 1st at the home of Mrs. Alvin Proc.. tor. The meeting opened with the hymn, "Lord, We Pray Thee, Send Forth Reapers", and Mrs. B. Mac- Lean led in prayer. The minutes of the •previous meeting were read by the secretary and roll call was taken. A letter from Miss Donna Claxton was read in which, she thanked the ladies for their gift of a devotional book, Miss Claxton left Wingham a few weeks ago to work in a hospital in New Lisheard, Miss Bertha Zimmerman, guest speaker for the evening, was intro- duced by Mrs, D, Sinclair. Miss Zimmerman is on her second fur- lough from a mission field In Eth- iopia, where she serves under the Sudan Interior Mission. As a bas- is for her talk she used Romans 10, and also showed slides of her work, A number of the ladies partici- pated in a season of prayer, after which they sang the hymn, "Tell the Whole Wide World of Jesus", and Mrs, F. Collar closed the meet- ing with prayer. dance record for Mrs, Geenache for the year 1875. A large number of schools .pictures were also exhibited• the earliest of these being to ten when William Walker was teacher between the years 1883 and 1892. The picture was of Mr. Walker and one of his classes. Mr, D, Hill, minister of Langside and the Whitechuch Presbyterian Churches, addressed the gathering and this portion of the program closed with "God Save the Queen". Not all of the people could be accommodated in the church for the program and the overflow was entertained in the school grounds by Lorne Wail, a former pupil, who played bagpipe selectioes, Lunch was served in the school and the Foresters' Hall, the latter building being the frame school which was used from 1874 to 7900 Ex-pupils from many centres, in Ontario were present. One family came from Ohio and another from Saskatchewan. Conveners of the lunch commit- tee were Mrs. Wes Young and Mrs. Cliff Young. Robert Orr was chair- man of the program committee and the welcoming committee con- sisted of Bill Evans, Wesley Young, Clifford Young, Graham Moffat and the senior citizens of the school section. Mr, and Mrs. Parish Moffat, Mrs. Gordon Wall and Mrs. Charles Tif- fin compiled a history of the sec- tion and souvenir copies of the booklet were given out to the guests, No definite plans for the building have been announced as yet. The reunion was a definite suc- cess and a memorable one, though to many there was a feeling of re- gret In the closing of the old school, However, the new school area with its central school is a necessary step in modern educa- tional progress as was the need for larger and better school build- ings in the section at intervals dur- ing the past hundred years. have been installed since the first brick furnace was put in; two wells were drilled and in. 1959 a pressure system replaced the second one, and a sink and water fountain were installed; hydro was put into the school In 194$. The mill rates climbed over the years, from two mills in 1,898 to the present 16, and teachers' sal- aries from $240 to $3400 per annum. The enrolment on the final closing of the doors as an educational centre was 22, In the 100 years of the school section, 45 teachers were engaged. Excellent Program Due to the unfavorable weather conditions the program, which had been planned for the school yard, was held in Langside Presbyterian. Church. "0 Canada" was the op- ening number and Bill Evans, the chairman, extended 'greetings. A number of appropriate songs were sung with Mrs. William 'Scott at the organ. Mrs, Victor' Emerson gave the roll call of former teachers and ten were present, Mrs. Phillips of Fonthill, the former Jean Lane of Kinlough and a teacher from 1927 to 1932, gave a reminiscent read- ing. Mrs, Emerson, formerly Miss Valetta Tiffin, interviewed her class of 191B-19. Mr. Evans called for a moment of silence in remembrarice of de- parted pupils and teachers. The eecretary, Mrs. Gordon Wall, read portions of letters from ex-students who were unable to attend. Oldest Pupils The oldest male pupil present was Peter Moffat and the oldest fe- male was Mrs. Reuben Tiffin, the former Mary Jane Morrison, The oldest living man to have attended S.S. No, 8 is Thomas Ross of To- ronto and Mrs, George Grenache, of Teeswater, formerly Phemie Stuart, is the oldest living woman. These two were not able to attend the re. union. On display was a perfect atten- leer 350 people attended a reun- ior at S,S, No. 8, Kinloss on Sun- day, to mark the 100th anniversary of the section and the end of an era, for with the opening of the school term S.S, No, 8 becomes a Part of Kinloss School Area No. 1. Pupils will be transported by bus to the new central school at Holy- roed. The present building is the third to be erected by the section. The first, a log school, was built on Lot 26, Con, 5 in 1861, on property £hat belonged to Robert Farish The men in the area. cut the logs for the building. Robert Young Was chairman of the first -board, Peter Reid secretary and John Mc- Berney, John McKenzie and David plack were the trustees. Robert Chisholm wes the first teacher at a salary of $240. Pupils came from a wide area aneh non-resident children Were 4 . ihrged 75c per quarter in advance. ' • 1873 there were 146 pupils re- ntered and it was evident that a laeger school was needed, 'The second building was erected on Lot 26, Con. 6, in 1874, The pro- perty cost 150.00 and John Mac- Donald was paid $2.00 for the plan of the school and $560,00 for the erection of the frame structure. The old sehool was later sold by public auction and moved to the Lachlan McLean place for a dwell- ing. In 1878 the contract for kindling the fire and removing snow from the door was let to Mr, Stuart at four cents per fire for the winter. Brick Building By 1900 it was decided to build a new school on the same site as the -second one and the tender of William Nicholson of Wingham was accepted for $080.00. The frame building was sold to the Canadian Order of Foresters for 413,00 and the stove and pipes for .25. - Many improvements were made over the years. Three furnaces Hold Shower for Miss Alison Webb ST. HELENS—Miss Alison Webb was guest of honour on Fridey evening when a shower was held in the hall. Over 100 ladies registered'at the door, The hall was decorated with pink and white streamers and belle. with a nile green cart laden -with gifts. Mrs. Dan Rase and Mrs. Ken Grewar• escorted the bride to her lent of honour. Mrs. Don Cameron read, an ,ad- dress of good wishes while Miss Norma Murray and Miss Marylin Anderson,assisted opening theofGoderich,, many gifts. Mrs, Lorne Woods presided for a short program. Humorous readings were given by Mrs. Chas. Hodgins, Mrs. Gordon Kirkland, Mrs. Allah McIntyre and Mrs. Frank MeQuil- lin Piano solos were given by Bars bara Purdon and Sheila MeQuillin Cake, ice cream and coffee were served at the conclusion of a happy evening, Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hector Browne, (Rona Vanvelsiore who were married on Saturday in Trinity Anglican Church. Miss Doris Leonard and Mrs. Myrtle Wallace, of Listowel, attend- ed church service in Fordwich An- glican Church on Sunday and visit- ed later with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Forester. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart and family, of Listowel, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Bill Sothern. Friends of Mrs, John Harrifield will be sorry to hear that at present she is confined to Palmerston Hos- pita Mrs. Harold Pollock returned home Saturday from Morrisburg where she had attended summer school for the past few weeks, Mr.- and Mrs. Cecil Lynn and Judy, of °riffle, spent the week-end with Mrs, Dora Ridley. Miss Karen Lynn returned hone after spending three weeks here. Mrs. George Bo- lander and sons also returned to Or- illia for this week. Mrs. Carroll Johnson is spending this week in Port Credit with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kirkby. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Marriner and sons, of Toronto, are snendire three weeks with Mr. and Mrs. William Marriner, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wildfang and Brian retuned to Toronto Monday after visiting the past two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons and at Inverhuron. Miss Anne Sim- mons accompanied them to Toronto and will spend this week there. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Keith and Mr. Over 80 persons registered at the first Wheeler family reunion which was held in the Belgrave Com- munity Centre on Sunday after- noon. A number of games for both children and adults were capably directed by Mrs. Ross Anderson, of Belgrave, and Goldie Wheeler, of London. Following the singing of Grace, a delieious picnic supper was served, and Cecil Wheeler, of Blyth, acted as master- of ,ceremonies. 'He Spoke words of welcome to all and ex- pressed thanks to those who had helped to make the reunion a suc- cess. Several others spoke briefly, Prizes and special awards were given. It was unanimously agreed to hold a reunion again next year, with Lloyd Wheeler, of Brussels, being chosen as president. Guests were present from Bel- grave, Brussels, Blyth, Wingham, Alma, Salem, Elora, London, Long Branch, Edmonton and Vancouver. ST. HELENS Purchase New Range For Church Kitchen BELGRAVE—The regular meet- ings of the Woman's Missionary Society and the Woman's Associa- tion of Knox United Church was held on Wednesday afternoon in 'the church. Mrs. Kenneth Wheel- er, president of the W.M.S., was in charge of that meeting, when Mrs. Leslie Bolt read the minutes and Mrs. J. M. Coultes read the finan- cial statement, showing a balance on hand of $363.71. The president and secretary were named a com- mittee to purchase a new electric range for the church kitchen and an outside mat for the entrance to the church. Mrs. Earl Anderson was in charge of the W.M.S. meeting, when routine reports were read. Mrs. Borden Scott read the call to worship, prayer and Scripture. Mrs. Walter Scott told the story of Rev. J. Kelly, an Indian, who is a missionary, and Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler told of the boat that he served on. Mrs, C. R. Coultes read a letter from Miss J. Clarke, a mis- sionary friend in Angola, Africa. Each person brought a flower and a verse, and these were taken to Mrs. Herson Irwin, a patient in the Wingham General Hospital. ,The meeting closed and several of the ladies served lunch at the Mission Band picnic, which took place at the arena grounds. SCHOOL CLOSES-eAfter serving the Langside dis- trict for 100 years, Se 8; No. 8, Kinloss, the Langside School, has finally closed its doors. This fall pupils from the section will attend the new Kinloss Area School at Holyrood., The building pictured above is the third school and was built in 1900. Sunday after- noon the 100th anniversary of the section was held when former pupils arrived for a get-together mark- ing the end of nil era.—A-T Photo. Miss Elsie White Feted by Friends A lovely shower was held at the home of Mr .and Mrs. Earl Hey- wood, of Wingham, in honout of Miss Elsie White, prior to her wed- ding, when a number of nurses of the Wingham General Hospital and and Mrs. Scott Keith and Susan n friends spent a enjoyeble evening of games and music and presented spent one day last week with mr. and Mrs. Peter Chioniey, of Port her with many lovely gifts. Elsie thanked them and lunch was enjoy-Colborne. Masser Randy Keith re- ed. turned home after spending a week Many friends and neighbours there, gathered gathered together in Chalmers Emma Williamson and Mrs. Church basement to honour Miss Mrs Pearl Patterson visited one day last White recently. A program wag pre- week Mrs, Robert Campbell, in the hos- with the latter's daughter, Hseunletedr,, eBo ne vs iesrtlienyg Borfadsloelyosaibedy ALloriss. pital at Guelph. R. Feathers,oeP: reatling by Mrs.I Mee. Marlene Holland and sons, William Eskrick; piano duet by Beth and Margaret Campbell and of Kitchener, spent the week-end music by Sharon Robertson, Leur- with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Schaefer. sine Husk and Catherine Craig. Miss Audrey Ruttan underwent Elsie was, , presented with many an appendectomy last Tuesday in beautiful gifts and good wishes for Listowel Hospital and was able to which she replied and thanked return home on Saturday, everyone and invited them to her home. Lunch was served. Little David Black, of Ottawa, has been visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McPherson. On Wednesday David fell and dis- located his right elbow, We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Thompson and family, of Exeter, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McPherson. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sherwood and Ernest, of Carlow, and Mr. Robert Sherwood, of Dungannon, were re- cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gaunt. Mrs, Lloyd Humphrey is a pa- tient in Victoria Hospital, Loeclon, Miss Marilyn McQuillin, of Ham- ilton, visited during the week with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Purdon and °thee. relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Woods, Mrs. Harvey Webb and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rose attended an Anderson family get-together at Mr seel Mrs. Gordon Anderson's home. Special guests on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Anderson and family, of Calgary. BENNIE Mrs, Florence Elliott, of Seb- ringville, and son, Mr. Chester El- liott of 'Stratford, and Me Frank Littlejones of Toronto, director of personnel at Doctors' Hospital, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. Reg, Elliott. Mr. Littlejones and Mr, Elliott served together overseas in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Thompson of Goderich visited with Robinson re- latives on the 9th of East Wawa- nosh on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth MacKen- zie of Toronto spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, C. E. Morrison, and the ladies and neighbors were at Brussels on Monday, when Mrs. Lawrence Me- ehan held a trousseau tea in hon- or of the approaching marriage of her daughter, Miss Maxine 'Aachen. Miss Margaret Moir of Toronto is visiting at the Richardson home this week and Mr. Lyland McCul- lough and Mr. and Mrs. Howard and family of Saskatchewan visit- ed there on Saturday. Mrs. How- ard was formerly Agnes Richard- son and will be remembered by many former friends of the Rich- ardson families in this' district, se4 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson of Brantford spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. R. J. Currie and all visited with Mrs. Harvey Reid of Goderich on Sunday. Irwin and Jamieson families met' on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Irwin for a reunion. Among those who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Finley and Brenda of Belmore; Mr. and Mrs. Clare Hopper and Mary Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Orland Irwin and baby and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Jamieson and daughters, Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Magoffin, Lucknow; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Grey and family, London; David and Perry Irwin of Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jamieson and their fam- ily, from this district, were also present. Mr. and Mrs. George McGee and family visited with M. and Mrs. Lloyd Bruder of Kitchener. on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Carman Farrier and family of Long Branch spent the week-end with his father, Mr. W. R. Farrier, while Mrs. W. R. Far- rier and Miss Winnifred spent the week-end at Sarnia with Mr, and Mrs. Jack Gillespie. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Purdon and children visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Webster Jacklin of Listowel, Little Milton Purdon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Purdon met with a nasty accident on Saturday when going back the lane to his father. He ran into •a barbed wire fence and had his face badly gashed from the side of his nose down to his upper lip. Seven stitches were re- quired to close the wound. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Schanz and family of Goderich visited on Fri- day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Seholtz and left to spend the week-end with Sudbury relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Linton and John, Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Linton and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Reid and Gary, all of Strathroy, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Snelgrove and family of Paisley, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reid of eVlarnoch, Kenneth Reid. who had been visiting here, re. turned home and Mr. and Mm Keith Reid and family of Windsor visited for a few days last Week at the Reid home here. Mr. and Mrs, Ralph McCrea. and Mr. and Mrs, John Manning spent the week-end on a motor trip to Ottawa, Kingston and vicinity. Kathryn Dunbar spent some holi- days at Mr. and Mrs, B. Lee's home at Londesboro, Marilyn Johnston of Clinton and Dean Campbell of London spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Clare VanCamp and family. Mrs. Laura Johnston and George spent the week-end with Mrs. Geo. Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Johnston and family, Wingham. Miss Jean Hayes of Elyria, Ohio, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Joe Dunbar. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Marshall and family of Timmins Are spending holidays With Mr. and Mrs. Stan- ley Cook and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Mathers and family, Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon I'engelly and Mr. and Mrs. Melville Mathers. Mr, and Mrs. Alan Campbell and Dean of London spent the week- end with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Floyd Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pengelly, Mrs. J. Brydges spent a week with her daughter arid son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Elden Rousselle and family at a cottage near Renfrew, and then on and visited with her daughter and son-ht-law, Mr, Mid Mrs. Kenneth Downie and family at Penetarig, Mrs. Brydges and Mr. and Mrs. Downie and family returned this past week-end to her home here, Mr. and Mts. Jim Cook of Sttat- feircl spent a couple of days with Mr And Mrs, )3111 Coultes and fa- l no above picture shows part of the large crowd of one-time pupils that filled the building to overflow4 ing.—A-T Photo, THE LANGSTHE SCHOOL was thronged with form- en school Members on Sunday afternoon When the 100th esitheetsere of tho school section was marked. Friends Honor Two Couples FoRtrwicH — A social evening was spent Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gam King in lineeur of the newlyweds, Mr. Mid Mrs, Curtis Jordan said Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cober, Mrs. Don King read the address and Mrs. 'Erma Williamson and Mies Louise Matthews presented eaCh couple with a table lamp, Both men thanked everyone, and lunch wan served. not the fellowshilk us former school mates got to-HAlitHINO THE oho 'hundred anniversary of the getilice. to the fall pupils Will attend a now iiteaLahgeide School null its closing, former pupils flock.. school at Ifolyrood Mid the 01-your-old building willed to the IChdoss Township School on Sunday after- dose its doorgN=,,A.T 'Photo,. A0011, E0Of Sirtitthek ciciiiitiebtet the proceedings but 40,