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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-04-29, Page 15• 1 • • s r w • • • • • • M Children Home dor celebration • WHITECHURCH-Last Wed- nesday, April 21, Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Johnston of East Wawa - nosh celebrated their 50th wed- ding anniversary with open house held afternoon and even- ing. Mrs. Johnston is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Elliott of the "Brick Yard" near Glenannan and Mr. Johnston is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston of Kinoss, 2 miles north of Whitechurch. The Johnston farm was the one now owned by Russel Ross. For all of your Construction Needs Call :. . rate eaf CONSTRUCTION CO. General Contractors DIAL 357-2344 - WINGHAM HAVING THE CAR SERVICED REGULARLY AT WINGHAM MOTORS HELPS BALANCE THE BUDGET COSTLY REPAIR BILLS DUE TO NEGLECTED CARE AND MAIN- TENANCE ARE AVOIDED, IT'S MUCH EASIER ON THE BUDGET WHEN YOU LET US TAKE CARE OF YOUR CAR TROUBLES BE- FORE THEY HAPPEN. DRIVING IS A PLEASURE TOO, WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING SMOOTH- LY. STOP IN AND SEE US SOON. Wingham Motors PHONE 357-2720 They have a family of five daughters, June (Mrs. Ted Ro- binson) of Donnybrook, Alice (Mrs. Clarence Ritchie) White- church, Aerial (Mrs. Charles Wood) Egmondyill ,Lois (Mrs. Ross McMichaeR, .3, Sea - forth and Donalda (Mrs. Stew - an Smith) Kitchener; three sons, Jack of London, Jim of Listowel and Kenneth of Clin- ton, Two sons are deceased, Elliott who died at the age of 38 and Billie, aged 11, All the family .and most of the in«laws and grandchildren were present for the happy oc. casion. They have 31 grand- children, four great grandchild- ren and Mrs. Clarence Ritchie and Jack Johnston received the guests, Grandchildren Barbara Ritch- ie and Dianna Smith served lunch in the afternoon and Lin- da McMichael, Marilyn and Marie Johnston served in the evening. Among the gifts received were a chrome set from the family and Murray Gaunt, M. P. P., presented a plaque from the government, The serving table was en- hanced with a beautiful three- tier wedding cake, a piece of which was served to all present. Despite the rain and fog a large crowd did honor to the happy couple and this commu- nity adds their congratulations and best wishes. WHITECHURCH Mr. Glyn Pinkney, who spent the Easter vacation with Mr, and Mrs. Ted Collyer, re- turned to his home in Ajax on the week -end, Visitors on Thursday with Misses Annie and Mary Laid- law were Mrs. John Hutchison and her daughter, Mrs. Ed Nich- olson and Colleen of St.Marys. Euchre Party I3ELGRAVE A euchre and dance was held in the Foresters' Hall on Friday, Music for dancing was by Jim Scott's or- chestra, There were seven tables of euchre.. High lady was Audrey Coultes; high man, Leslie Bolt; low lady, Mrs. Ross Robinson; low man, Grant Coultes. Children Begin New Study Book WHITECHURCH- On Sunday Chalmers Presbyterian Children of the Church met during church service in the school room, The leader, Mrs, Hugh Simpson, gave the call to worship and a poem," God Is a Loving Father". The election of officers was held: President, Ruth Elliott; secretary, Mary Lou Wall;treas- urer, Irene De Boer; pianist, Darlene Simpson. Robert Watt received the offering and the prayer was given by Cecil De Boer. The new study book, "Neighbors", was started. The first story, The New Horne, was the lesson and told about a Dutch family who had come to settle in Al- berta. Eileen DeBoer displayed many articles that had been sent to her from her friends in Holland. Prayer was offered by Linda Mewhinney. Mrs. Earl Caslick conducted a contest on people of the Bible. A hymn was sung and the meeting closed by re- peating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Whitechurch News Items Mr. and Mrs. Carman Why - tock and Jackie were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Riley of Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Craig, Alex and Harvey, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hall of Wingham. Mrs. Irene Patterson of Tor- onto spent the week -end with her brother, Mr. Charlie Taylor and with her mother, Mrs. William Taylor of Brucelea Haven, Walkerton. School bus drivers report some roads in Howick and East Wawanosh which were blocked before Easter because of flood waters are still impassable. Mr. and Mrs, Athol Purdon and Shelley of Sarnia, accom- panied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Purdon of Lucknbw, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Cassie Falconer and other rela- tives. Mrs. Charlie Showers was admitted during the week -end to Victoria Hospital, London. Mrs. Ken Hopwood of Trenton and Mr. Leslie Showers, Toronto, visited with their mother before her departure to hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Currie of East Wawanosh spent Easter vacation with her family in London. Mr, and Mrs. Wallace Conn and Mrs. Ronald Coultes spent Friday in London and visited with Mr. George Conn and Mr. Murray Coultes, students at the University of Western Ontario, who are this week writing exams. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs, George Currie on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Frank McConnel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry St, Marie and family, all of London. PAINT — PAINT -PAINT NOW IS THE TIME to paint up with Super Kem-Tone and Kem Glo — paint that is used and advertised nationally. It costs a little more than some brands ( the best aiways does) and wiii do a better job with one coat than many brands do with two coats. WHY CHANCE CHEAPER BRANDS? Use SUPER KEM=TONE and KEM GLO . . . the best QUALITY PAINT that can be obtained •t- f er880 colors to choose from. - SOLD BY ALEXANDER HARDWARE YOUR MARTIN SENOUR DEALER Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Robin- son spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Coupland and family of Creemore. Mr. Paul Geiger of Waterloo, who visited Easter week with Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClena- ghan, returned home on Sunday with Mr. Alex Coffin. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cameron, Sandra, Lynda, Douglas and Jack of Ashfield were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rintoul and family. Misses Sharon and Doris Rin- toul were Easter holiday visit- ors with Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cardiff, Brussels. Whitechurch Women's Insti- tute is sponsoring a bus trip to Collingwood on the next meet- ing day, May 11, and anyone who would like to go should contact Mrs, Wallace Conn or Mrs. Russel Gaunt. Mr, and Mrs, Jack Johnston, David and Donna of London, spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Johnston, Preparatory service will be held Friday evening, April 30 at 8 p.m. in Chalmers Presby- terian Church, Langside congre- gation will also attend when Rev. G, Fish will conduct the service. He will also conduct the communion service on Sun- day. Sunday School service is withdrawn at Chalmers Church. Mrs. L. H. Coyne, Sharon, Michael and Bonnie returned on Saturday to their home in Wind- sor after spending Easter week with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tay - lo r. Miss Ruth Taylor of Toronto spent the weep -end with her pa- rents, Mn, and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor. Miss Muriel Conn and Miss Beth Caslick of Culross visited Sunday evening with their grandparents, Mn. and Mrs. Earl Caslick, Mr. Melville Beecroft of Otterville visited Wednesday with his sisters, Mrs. I lector Ilam ilton of Garlic: and Mrs, E. Dow and other relatives in 11. Wawauosh. Miss Myrtle Beecroft of Wingliam visited a few days last week with Mr, and Mrs. I)ustan Beecroft. Mr, and Mrs. Chester 'T'aylor moved to their new lemic on Minnie Street in Wingltam last week. hlr. ). D. hcecroft entered Victoria I lospiial, London, on Thursday. Mr. and Mts. Ross i lenderson, Barbara and Brenda of Ashfield visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Rossheld a birthday party in honor of their son, Jim, who was home from Wallaceburg for the week- end. Misses Barbara and Jean Campbell of London were Sun- day visitors with their cousin, Mrs. Robert Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neable of Brampton spent the week- end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Neable. Mr. Philip Lee, who spent Easter week with Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson, returned to Toronto on the week -end, Mrs, Carl Weber was admit- ted to Wingham & District Hos- pital on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClena- ghan, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Me- Clenaghan and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Barbour of Jamestown were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Barbour. Mr. and Mrs. John McInnes of I-tolyrood visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Tif- fin, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smith and Cathy returned from Florida and spent the week -end with Mr, and Mrs. Russel Chapman. Bradley Smith, who had visited with his grandparents while Mr. and Mrs. Smith were at Florida, returned home to Toronto with them, Miss Joan Tiffin attended a shower on Wednesday evening in Teeswater town hall held in honor of bride-to-be, Miss Bessie Moffat. Hi -C Will Meet Again Sunday BIiLGRAVE-11oyd Michie was in charge of the Ili C wor- ship service on Sunday evening and opened with the call to worship and a ltytnn. Ile also led in prayer. Scripture was read by Jim Cook, The story, "The Call to Service" was read by Ruth Michie. Roy Mundy, Wingham, showed slides of his trip to Western Canada and San 1'ran- ciscu, Mrs, Earl Anderson thank- ed Mr. Mundy. The offering was received by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Gras - by and dedicated by Lloyd Michie. A hymn was sung and benediction closed the meeting. The group will meet again this Sunday evening, Wingham AdvanceoTimes, Thursday, Apr, 29, 1965 -Page `i Mis Sod ie John/to Addresses WMS, Gue.s:ts Wki ITEC HU RR kI ^ Ch alert e rs Presbyterian W. M, S, held its Thankoffering meeting in the school room of the Church, The president, Mrs, Victor Ernerson, welcomed the guests from Wingham W. M, S. , and White- church United Church, Easter visitors and the group's own members, A. hymn was sung and Mrs. Donald Watt led in prayer, Scripture, a hymn, meditation by Miss Lila Emerson and pray- er by Miss Annie Laidlaw fol- lowed. The roll call was ans- wered by 16 members. Mrs, John McGee of Wing - ham W. M. S. gave a musical number. The guest speaker, Miss Sadie Johnston of Ashfield Presbyterian Church, gave the Easter message, The cross means we must carry whatever burdens we are asked to bear. She told of the cruel death of Jesus and .the picture of the crucifixtion was clearly presen- ted. Jesus is calling all to service for Him. If we wish to inherit eternal life, we must be His witnesses at home and unto the uttermost parts of the earth. A poem on the Church closed the message. Mrs, An- drew Gaunt thanked the speak- er and presented her with a gift, Mrs, Millan Moore gave the number for Whitechurch U. C. W. , two. poems, "The Watch" and "What Does Easter Mean to You?" The offering was received by Mrs. Wallace Conn and Mrs, Dave MacDon- ald and the prayer was given by Mrs. Conn, Mrs, Conn gave a reading, "Easter Customs", in the reign of Elizabeth 1 friends were giv- en gloves with Easter eggs, In Poland menvisitors call at a house and sprinkle the women with water or perfume. Easter, the feast of eggs, is emblem- atic of the resurrection and future life. In New Mexico, the sacred flame is ignited from a flint and the lighted candle carried through the church. The Saxons introduced Easter to England by kindling bonfires. In Poland the Easter feast is like Christmas. A hymn was sung and the benediction given by Mrs. Em- erson, BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR DONNA DAWSON WHITECHURCH-Little Miss Donna Dawson celebrated her fourth birthday on Saturday by having a birthday party with guests Doreen Taylor, Margaret and Douglas Arbuckle, Mari- lyn Congram, Linda Machan, Brenda Nethery, Carol and Kathy Galbraith and Darlene Coultes. During the afternoon the little folks enjoyed games and contests. The birthday tea table was enhanced with a birthday cake with candles and the guests presented Donna with gifts, 25th Anniversary TO CELEBRATE THE COMPLETION OF 25 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN BRUSSELS AND DISTRICT, WE ARE MAKING A Special Offer for the next few weeks. 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