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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-02-02, Page 7Wroxeter Bel:grave Mr. and Mrs, Jos. Simmons and Mr, and Mrs, .Lloyd Sim , mons spent last Wednesday eve , ning with Mr, and Mrs. eraser Hatteh. Mr. and Mrs. Richard hie gram spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Fred Noble of Rothsey, Mrs. George Hart, Newly, visited Mr, and Mrs, Wm, liars eeest Thursday. pf Mr. Jack Griffith drove Mr. Norman Nixon to Waterloo on Sunday where he will resume his school duties. The Woinen's Institete mern- hers front Lakelet, Relelore, Gerrie, Fordwich and Wroxeter attended a meeting in Howick Central School Monday of last week to make furthee plans for a centennial concert to beheld under their auspices in mid Ap- ril. Mr, and Mrs, John. Nixon, Mr, and Mese,Les Belt and. Mrs, Clarence yeill spent last Seture day in Toronto where Mr, and Mn.S, Nixon taped a show for the program Mr, and Mrs.*, which will be shown on febeue eq. 24 at 11 a,M, Mr. and Mts. America Ar- rude and Maria of Toronto visit- ed for the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Logan, Me.. Ross erteill spent the weekeend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Yuill. Ross. has successfully passed his ex ,- ams at the victoria vocational College, Don't forget the Eelgrave United Church crokinole party to be held on Friday evening in the church basement. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hart visited last week-end in Oshawa with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart and family. Mrs. S. M. Burwell and son Richard of Denver, Colo., have been visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Galbraith. Other guests on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Reg Watson, Mrs. Car- son Watson and daughter Mary, all of Brussels, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Galbraith and sons, Scott, Jim, Clark and Keith, of Or- ange Hill, R. R. 1 Gorrie. G. A. WILLIAMS, 0.0. Optometrist 9 PATRICK STREET W. WINGHAM Phone 357-1282 Annual meeting at Knox Church WJEVALE—The annual meeting of the eluevele Pres- byterian Church was held Jane', ary 24, Rev, E, hawker Open- ed the meeting with devotions, • The Session report showed 13'l members on the church roll. A minute of silent prayer was ob- served in memory of deceased members, All organizations reported a good year. The managers re- ported installation of a new oil furnace in the church, New officers elected were; Managers for a three year term, Stanley Moffatt, Alex MaeTav- ish, J. J. Elliott; auditors, Mrs. K. Moffatt, Mrs. R. Gray; head usher, Keith Moffatt; presi- dent of the Bible Society, Mrs. J. J, Elliott, and congregation- al representative, Mrs. B. H. Moffatt. A motion was passed that the elders and their wives be a committee responsible for a centennial project. A vote of appreciation was tendered Rev. and Mrs. Hawker for their help and guidance. The meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. Hawker STAR BRIDGE The members of the Order of the Eastern Star held abridge in the basement of the Masonic Hall Friday evening with 19 ta- bles in play.. • High lady was Mrs. R. R. Hunter, high man, Raynard Ackert of Holyrood. The mystery prize was won by Mrs. Wilbur Tiffin. 1101111111111111•11.11MMINm - JOHN C. WARD CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Wallace Avenue N. — LISTOWEL, Ont. • "FURNITURE IS MY BUSINESS" says JACK WALKER of WALKER HOME FURNISHINGS "But I think all businesses are similar, you have to go to the public. I've found Newspaper Advertising is the best." The furniture business has changed Dear Sirs: nged a With the larger centres advertising on radio papers, I feel the local merchants have to make I've found the best way to do this is by advertising in Th e dvance- keep business in Wingham' Times where I can tell people what we have and for the least nloneV too. The recent innovation of offset printing has added a lot to the pictures use in my ads which helps sell my products. f=urniture is my business but 1 think all businesses are similar, have to go to the public. I've found newspaper advertising is the years • the daily /°° best via/. N(ours truly, ebt Attain twianotiZi PHONE 3574320 Wingbon Thursday, Feb. 2, 1967 .„... . Minister resigns at annual meeting C, Grainger .„„. was P,_, prmapa' WROXETER--George Clar- ence Grainger, ba,, a resident of Wallaceburg for the past 23 • years .and formerly of R, R, Wroxeter, passed away Monday evening. Ile was born May 2, 1911 on Con, 1 Grey Township. His parents were the late William Grainger and the former Ada McCracken. Mr. Grainger was the super- vising principal of Wallaceburg Public School. lie was a mem- ber and an elder of the United Church, a member of the Ro- tary Club and was active in other organizations. lie is survived by his wife,. the former Esther Young; one son, Gregory and one daughter, Janet, both at home; three brothers, Howard of Detroit, Mervyn of Exeter, Cecil of Got- Fie and two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Goodwin of Alberta, Mrs. Robt. (Irene) Jones of Toronto. Hear reports at Chalmers annual Bluevale WkilTECHLIRCii ,-,The Unite ed Church held its anni,141M4et , ing in the _church Sunday school room on Monday evening, with Rev. George Mitchell, chair-- man, and Elmer .Sleightholm,. secretary, Rev. Mitchell open- ed the meeting with hymn singe ing and peayer, Stewards reappointed were Charles Martin, George Thempe son, Russell Gaunt, grnest Bee-, croft and Fred Tiffin was Ape pointed for a two-year term.. Elders reelected to the session were Milian Moore and Russell Chepman, Lloyd Sleightholm and Brian Purdon were added to the list of ushers. Rev, Geo, Mitchell announce ed his resignation to take effect the end of June, Reports were given from all departments of the church and represented an increase in the work. Auditors elected were El-. wood Groskorth and Russell Gaunt. Sunday school superin- tendent is Clifford Laidlaw. United Church Observer secre- tary is Mrs, Milian Moore who is now receiving orders for the Centennial Reference Book. The Observer is again to he put in every home. A good representation was present from the families of the congregation. Mr. Mitchell closed the meeting with prayer. Euchre party There were 13 tables at the Rainbow Club euchre held in the town hall Saturday evening. High lady was Mrs. S. Cowan; high lady playing as a man, Mrs. Helen NlcBurney; high man, Charles Shiell; low lady, Mrs. L. Gowdy; low man, Reu , ben Appleby. WHITECOURClee,Tweetye six gathered for the pot-luck dinner at noon on Tuesday of last week whieh was followed by the annual meeting with Rev, Gordon I, Fish. of Wing- ham as chairman,. He read Scripture and offered prayer and the minutes were read by John Gaunt, secretary. Walter Elliott gave the Ses- sion report. There were four baptisms; two removed by eere tificate and two, the late Al- fred Buckton and Mrs.. Myrtle Dawson, by death; one joined by certificate and there are 112 on the roll, The Children of the Church report was given by Mrs. John- ston Conn and showed 21 mem- bers with an average attendance of 15 at the seven meetings. Ira Wall, Sunday School superintendent, reported 40 on the roll and an average attend- ance of 34, There year end balance was $17,90. Mrs. Conn also reported for the W.M.S, which has a mem- bership of 15. Twelve meet- ings were held with full at- tendance, There are 25 Home Helpers with 24 subscribing to Glad Tidings. e241, 00 was sent to the Presbyterial treasur- er, Mrs. H, D. MacDonald gave the Ladies' Aid report showing a balance of ;408.33. The general fund report was read by the treasurer, Mrs. James McInnes. It showed re- ceipts of S',35.4`2,.0 0 and expen- ditures of e3233.38 with a bal- ance of S308.71. The budget for 19e7 is $45u, Ole Newly appointed managers are Archie Purdon, William , Purdon, Alex Craig, Archie Aitchison. Neil Rintoul is in charge of receiving the offer- ing. Auditors are Johnston Conn, John DeBoer and Mrs. Wm. Rintoul. The Record will again be sent to each home. A coin- mi -ree was appointed to check on the fire insurance for the manse and church, Howick Lions' bingo winners WROXETER—Mrs. Fred Saw- yer of Wingham and Carol New- ton, Wroxeter; Mrs. CecilYoe- man, Wroxeter and Jeannie Newton, Wroxeter; Doreen Ri- ley, Wroxeter; Nancy Riley of Wingham, Mrs. Obrighr of Wingham and Mrs, Wes Heim- ple, Wroxeter; Doreen Riley; Mrs. Ed. Rich of Wingham and Mrs. Oliver Riley, Wroxeter; Alex. McMichael of Clinton, Mrs. Alex. McMichael, Carol Newton and Mrs. Wm. Wade, Wroxeter; Mrs. Bates, Harris- ton; Nancy Riley; Doreen Riley and Mrs. Joe Schneider, Wing- ham; Mrs. Obright; Mrs. Alex. McMichael. Specials: Mrs. Ferg. Riley, Wingham, Fred Ohm, Wing- ham and Mrs. Art Davey, liar- riston; Alex McMichael; Mrs. Ferg. Riley and Alan McKer- cher, Jamestown. The jackpot of 890 went in 5t; calls: Mrs. Cecil Yoemanof Wroxeter, Mrs, Dick Jacklin of Bluevale and Mrs. Clark Share pin, Wroxeter. Thank sighted fOr encouraging blind. JACK CLENiENTS DISTRICT FIELD SECRETARY An important chapter in the history of Canada is being write, ten this. year. According to. Mrs, 5, T, Patterson, president, The Canadian Council of the Blind, co-sponsor of White Cane Week with The Canadian. National Institute for the Blind, "All Canadians can be proud of the progress of the blind across the century, because their co- operation made it possible." She explained that the key TO present success was a radical change in the general attitude towards the handicapped. Sup- porting her view with historic facts she pointed out that the first service for the blind in Canada was a school founded in 1.861 by the Grey Nuns in Monte reel, Next came the Ontario School for the Blind in 1872. A similar school in Halifax was established about the same time and three more were set up in the early part of the twentieth century. "The schools made an im- portant contribution," Mrs. Pat- terson continued, "but they were educational only and did not provide an employthent program for their graduates, or a rehabilitation service for blind adults," This assistance was not provided until The Canadian National Institute for the Blind obtained its charter from the federal government in le ie. Then in the early 40's the Canadian Council of the Blind was established under a similar charter. Its objective, through the 82 recreational clubs throughout Canada, is to promote the advancement of the blind of Canada, Today blind people work in a variety of jobs including the professions like law and social work. They enjoy recreational activities such as golf, bowling curling and others, "To com- pare the public attitude of to- day Toss' ards the blind with that of Ion years ago is like com- paring the horse and buggy gait with space travel," Mrs. Pat- terson observed. "While the blind people have initiated the change, you, the sighted, have encouraged us and helped us. With our liJuth birthday just around the corner, it's a wonderful time to say 'Thank You' from the blind of Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Craig and family attended the 33th wed- ding anniversary celebration of Mn, Craig's brother, .Arnold Craig, and Mrs. Craig at the Clinton Inn on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Marks and Steven of Brampton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor. Mr. and Mrs, J. K. McTav- ish and family, of Brantford, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brewer celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with relatives and friends, at the home of their son, Clifford and Mrs. Brewer on Saturday. Mr. Bob Casemore and Kim of Kenora are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall and other relatives. Week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon were Mr. and Mrs. John K. Mac- Tavish and family of Brantford. The Bluevale Women's In- stitute will meet at the home of Mrs. J. V. Fischer on Wednes- day, Feb. 8. Bob Bitton of Chatham spent the week-end with Harvey Mann, Bob Hetherington of Kitchen- er was home for the week-end. CWL euchre There were nine tables in play at the C.W.L. euchre Tuesday evening. High lady was Mrs. A. Anstett; high man, Tom Wharton; low lady, Mrs. Jean Crump; low man, Jerry Brophy. The door prize was won by Mrs. F. Caskanette. The conveners were Mrs. Alf Loekridge and Mrs. Chris New- man. REC. ASSOC. EUCHRE BLUEVALE—The Bluevale Recreational Association held a euchre parry in the community ball on Thursday evening when 15 tables were in play. Prize winners were: High icore, Jim McNaughton, Miss Ruby Bone; draw, Mrs. Andy Adams. WHITECHURCH C.W.L. Euchre Mr. and Mrs. Honk Kragt, Mrs. Simon deBoerof St. Hel- ens, Mrs., Chas. Tiffin and Mrs. Peter deBoer and Hilda were in London on Tuesday, Mrs. Tif- fin visited at St. Joseph's Hospi- tal with Charles Tiffin and Mrs. de Boer rook Hilda to the same hospital for a checkup on her' recent eye operation. The oth- ers visited with friends in the city. Fall back /4-",;) on us Six teams in Tyke tournament The Tri-County Tyke Tour- nament is slated for the Bel- grave arena on Saturday of this week. The following teams will take part; 1 p.rn. -- Belmore vs, Kurtzville 2p.m. -- Fordwich vs. Belgrave 3 p.m. -- Currie vs. Bluevale 4 p.m.. One o'clock win- ners vs. tts 0' - clock winners 5 p.m. Three o'clock winners vs. four o' clock winners. Fordwich merchant resident 20 years FORDWICH—John Royden Devitt, eft;, died Saturday, Jan- uary 21. in Listowel Memorial Hospital following an illnesS' which lasted for several months. Mr. Devitt was born in Kit- chener. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. John Devitt. He spent his early life in Calgary, returning to Kitchen- er in 1959 where he married Gertrude Harris on December 15 of that year. He later mov- ed to Windsor and worked for the Ford Motor Company for 16 years. Twenty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Devitt moved to Fordwich where he purchased a garage, He sold that business six years ago and he and his wife opened a dry goods store. Mr. Devitt was also secre- tary-treasurer of the Ilowick Municipal Telephone Company, He continued working for the telephone company after it was sold to the Wightman company last September. He was a member of Ford- wich United Church. Surviving besides his wife are two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Balms of Detroit and Mrs. Hen- ry Grimm of Calgary. Rey. W. C. Parrott conduct- ed funeral service in the Unit- ed Church on Tuesday of last week, wire interment in Ford- wich Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Connell, Parker Eurig, Anson Ruttan, Ken Gra- ham, George Ashton and Elmer Harding. There were 12 tables in play at the CWL euchre held Tues- day evening of last week in Sacred Heart parish hall. High lady was Mrs, John Walters; high man, Frank McCormick; low lady, Mrs. Ed. Rich; low man, Joe Desmarais. The door prize was won by Mrs. Alf Lockridge. The conveners were Mrs. Robert Foxton and Mrs. William Templernan. • your independent insur- ance agents, We're pledged to serve eon first. We tailor your insurance to your needs. If trouble strikes, we're at your side—seeing that your claim is paid fairly, without red rape, Ler us analyze your car, home or business insurance now, Just phone 357-2636 Yi 8, UONRON, an INgillANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance Coverage Agettt for iltANtrPAcitIRER8 LIFE INSuittA.Nut COMPANY John St. W. Ph. 357.2636 WINGHAM A JANUARY THAW was responsible for the large ice pack seen above, descending the Maitland giver last Wednesday, The ice, which stretched as far as the eye could see, was photographed after it had passed under the Hanna Memorial Bridge on Josephine Street. Advance Times Photo.