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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-12-16, Page 11STONE SCHOOL BRIDGE E moRRIS TOWNSHIP I IL✓ Gs'1 i) 1905 1REI VE 1 $. PROCTFit.. cous U t 014.5 ' WM. 1.;t S f ON ,JAs. `ui�t11� ItosS SMI If W It Mk.*i R!)S1.) SON. WM. MiAf<rHt„ ON I It A(:'IQtt Mt)WNLAY. coNS"f FNGiINWL it. M, I),iS'SoN THIS PLAQUE is attached to the new bridge at the Stone School in Morris Township. The three -span structure re- places an .old steel girder -type bridge. COUNTY JUDGE OFFICIATES—Judge R. S. Hetherington officiated at the official open- ing of the new Stone School Bridge in Morris Township on Monday. With the Judge, third left, are Reeve Stewart Proc- er; consulting engineer R. S. Dawson; An- gus Mowbray, contractor; Ken Wilmont, assistant district engineer, Dept. of High- ways, and Murray Gaunt, M.P,P., Huron- Bruce.—A-T Photo, Sunday School Concert Held at Knox Church BLUEVALE--Ross Gray, su- perintendent of Knox Presbyter- ian Sunday School and the class teachers presented their annual concert on Friday night to a large crowd. Alvin Smith was a very cap- able chairman for the follow- ing program: "A Mystery", verses of wel- come by Miss Sheila Ross' class; Connie Mann sang " Scarlet Rib- bons"; Mary Ellen Elston recit- ed "A Christmas Doll"; Gail Galloway and Marilyn Ross, a duet; a play, "The Census Tak- er" acted by Barbara Lillow and Keith Elston. A dialogue, "Thoughts for Christmas" was given by Linda and Bob Stone; David Golley and Robin Brent sang " Honkey- The Christmas Goose" with lit- tle De Wayne dressed very be- comingly as a fat goose; a group of recitations included Richard DeBoer, Bobby MacTavish, Ronald Campbell, Hugh Ross, Glen Campbell and Eric Ross. " Away in a Manger" was sung and pantomimed by Marie and Kathy Walker, Nancy Brent and Norma Willets; choral speaking, "A Tattletale" was given by Miss Ross' class; Mrs. Elston's boys acted "A Terrible Catastrophe"; "Silent Night" was sung by pupils of Miss Ross and Mrs. Alex MacTavish; Con- nie Mann sang another solo. A play, "Wanted - a House- keeper" was very well present- ed by Larry Elliott, Murray El- ston, Gerald Snell, Elaine Snell, Kathy Kaschenko, Ann McKer- cher, Donna Mundell and Jo- anne Elliott; Mrs. Elston's class sang several carols. The little children from Miss Elaine Kirton's class wished all a good -night in a number, "Good -Night". Santa arrived and distributed the gifts from a well-filled tree. The ladies from the church served a lovely lunch. Piano accompanists were Ann McKercher and Mrs. Nora Mof- fatt. SLEEPY TIME PALS WINGHAM—The eighth meeting was held last Wednes- day with nine members present. Linda Hutton opened the meet- ing in the usual manner and roll call was "Something I have learned from this unit". Cathy Miller read the minutes. A record of cost of material, etc., to be entered in the re- cord books was discussed. Members took part in pre- paration for their skit, "What Makes Good Sleeping Garments; to be presented on Achievement Day. Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Dec.. 16, 1965 ..- Page 3 Increases Shown In WMS Reports BLUEVALE--The Christmas meeting of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Mrs. R. J. McMur- ray, Mrs. B. Thomas presided and introduced a very interest- ing meeting. Four ladies, Mrs. B. Elston, Mrs. R. Elliott, Mrs. 1-1. Grant and Mrs, A. Mac- Tavish gave Biblical readings and Christmas carols were sung between each reading, with Mrs. E. Kirton at the piano. Mrs. R. Mann read the Scrip- ture and gave the comments, and Mrs. B. Elston led in pray- er. Mrs. B. Thomas read a Christmas story "Search Dili- gently for Jesus" The different secretaries gave their yearly reports show- ing considerable increase in membership in the G.O.C. and the Explorer's groups, and also in the W. M. S. givings were slightly increased from last year. Four ladies had perfect attend- ance. The convener of the nomin- ating committee brought in the slate of officers for 1966 which was accepted. The officers will be installed at the January meeting, held at the home of Mrs. B. Moffatt. 1966 officers: Past president, Mrs. B. Thomas; President, Mrs. Wm. 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For full details about On -the -Job Training, contact your nearest Ontario Department of Labour Industrial Training Representative now. He is located at: 100 South Front St., Sarnia. Phone 337-2165 Counsellor E. Wicks O.J.T. A Federal -Provincial Manpower Development Program Hon. H. L. Rowntrcc. Q.C. Minister of Labour for Ontario Hon. A. J. MacEachen, P.C. Minister Of Labour for Canada 3515 A president, Mrs. H. 'Elliott; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. 13, Mun- dell; secretary and press report- er, Mrs, B. Elston; asst. secre- tary, Mrs. J. Brent; Glad Tid- ings sec., Miss Dorothy Green- away; literature and library, Mrs. Burns Moffatt; supply, Mrs. Peter Campbell; Home Helpers, Mrs. Keith Moffatt; welcome and welfare, Mrs. Ross Mann; asst, , Mrs. R. J. McMurray; pianist, Mrs. 13. Thomas; life membership, Mrs. G. Golley; explorer's, Mrs, B. Elston; asst., Mrs. Ross Gray; C.O.C., Mrs. Dick DeBoer; asst., Mrs. Hugh Campbell; auditors, Mrs. Har- ry Elliott, Mrs. John McInnes; nominating committee, Mrs. J. Brent, Mrs. G. Golley, Mrs. A. MacTavish. Bluevale News Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Suckel and Jackie and Mrs. Her - tog of Hamilton visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hertog at the week- end. Owing to the icy roads, ser- vice was cancelled in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday. An attendance of 16, including the minister and the organist, braved the weather conditions in the United Church, but no Sunday School was held. The Junior Farmers held a banquet and dance in the com- munity hall on Friday evening. Wilbee's orchestra provided the music for dancing. Christmas services will be held in both churches next Sun- day, the 19th. A carol service in the Presbyterian Church was cancelled last Sunday. In the United Church a candle light service will be held in the eve- ning. In Knox Presbyterian Church a Christmas concert brought a large attendance on Friday eve- ning. There were plays, chor- uses and recitations. Mr. A. D. Smith was chairman. At the conclusion refreshments were served. 12 TABLES AT EUCHRE BLUEVALE—On Thursday evening the Recreational As- sociation held a euchre, 12 ta- bles being in play. The next euchre will be held on January 13th with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie King, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mof- fatt and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mann in charge. The prize winners were high lady, Ron Boonstra, playing as a lady, high man, George Gregg, low lady, Martin Cret- ier, playing as a lady, and low man, A. D. Smith. Novelty prizes were won by GordonWal- ker and Mrs. S. Cowan. Unit 4 UCW Elects Officers GORRIE—The Christmas meeting of Unit 4 was held in the Gorrie United Church on December 6 with 20 members present. Mrs. Bill Nay, Mrs. Lionel Johnston, Mrs. Dick Car- son and Mrs. George Brown were in charge of the Christmas pro- gram. Officers elected for 1966'are as follows: Past President, Mrs. A. L. Stephens; president, Mrs. Allan Hyndman; 1st vice, Mrs. Gordon Edgar; 2nd vice, Mrs. Lionel Johnston; treas. , Mrs. Dick Carson; sec., Mrs. La- verne Schenk; pianist, Mrs.Har- old Hyndman. Program committee, Mrs. L. Johnston, Mrs. C. Cooke, Mrs. A. Stephens, Mrs. Robt. Edgar; flower committee, Mrs. E. W. Carson, Mrs. Manfred Irwin; nominating committee, Mrs. A. Stephens, Mrs. W. C. King, Mrs. Harold Hyndman; auditors, Mrs. George Brown, Mrs. Cam- eron Edgar. A donation of $5.00 was vot- ed to Sunday School M. & M. Fund. Carol singing was enjoy- ed and the Christmas party fol- lowed with an exchange of gifts.