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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-02-16, Page 9Fordwich Personal Notes Ms. Stanley Bride and MP, Harold. Wallace .attended the area convention of Women's Y y4. In the battle against illness, our registered pharmacists quickly, accurately compound your doctor's prescription. Our skill is your protection . you know you can count on us for meticulous care and precision. At Your Service for All Your Drug Needs OHNSTON'S DRUG STORE 400.kto: ;•• Vigilant when Health Is in the Balance VP institutes, held at the Univev. sity of Guelph last week, Mrs. Norman Stirling and WS., M. Wallace of Listowel spent one day last week with. Mrs. 8, Forester. Mrs. George Richards and Carol Anne of London spent several days last week with Mr. Bill Richards. Mrs. Lorne Siefert is spend- ing some time with Mr. and Mrs. Helmut Greiling in Toron- to, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pol- lock spent Saturday with Miss Sharon Pollock in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Arm- strong visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Victor O'Brecht in Mimico. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kaster visited Sunday with their daugh ter, Mrs. Bev Dietrich in St. ,Mary's Hospital, Kitchener and also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Campbell in that city. Mrs. Elmer Miller and Mrs. Earl Moore spent one day last week in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Douglas and family visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kato in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hargrave of Listowel visited one day last week with Mrs. S. Forster. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Taylor of Kitchener were week-end visit- ors with the latter's mother, Mrs. L. Jacques. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll John- son attended a birthday party Saturday evening in honor of the latter's mother, Mrs. R. Williamson. This was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Rabb in Harriston. BIRTH, COBER--On Sunday, February 5, 1967, to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cober of Willowdale, for- merly of Fordwich, a daugh- ter. NO DOWN PAYMENT NO PAYMENTS 'TIL APRIL MC GEE PONTIAC BUICK CADILLAC Dial 5248391 GODERICH --- "Huron County's Only Pontiac Dealer" - SINCE 1929 SINCE 1929 THREE FLOORS OF QUALITY CURRIE'S FURNITURE *4/6 Panel Bed *Triple Dresser *Chest of Drawers *Sealy Quilt Top Mattress with Match- ing Box Spring SPECIAL PRICE $469." .00 $97.50 FREE 30 piece Dinnerware 24 piece Flatware SPECIAL BED CHESTERFIELD Pulls out to full size bed COMPLETE WITH SPRING FILLED MATTRESS Reg. $179.00 Terms-$1.89 Weekly Pce. KNECHTEL Bedroom Suite Terms-$3.89 Weekly .00 Pce. Kitchen Suite Reg. $219.00 ON 1 Terms'-$2:192:19 Weekly t/ NOW 41 1#941 )n-3 9'A:a Y pmiti 11 rstes ,..0 TRADE YOUR PRESENT MATTRESS OR CHESTERFIELD SALE ENDS FEB. 18 Free Parking - Storage and Delivery SAVE $20.00 on Quilt-Top MATTRESS, Reg. $79.50 - NOW $59 .50 SENSATIONAL FURNITURE SAVINGS Pm CHESTERFIELD CONTEMPORARY STYLING 36x48x60 Table - 6 Chairs - Rocker Step Stool WE'RE OVERSTOCKED;T: USE: C ARS $80,000 INVENTORY s WILL BE SOLD -41monsosonm WOW!-1963 BUICK 2-DOOR HARDTOP. Big V8, automatic, power steering and brakes, rear defroster, radio, imitation vinyl roof. E4324. Worth $1850.00. McGee's Price-$1589.00. SHARP!--1961 FORD RANCHWAGON. V8, auto- matic, radio, power steering and tailgate. 91391X. Must be driven. Market Value $1150. McGee's Price-5993.00. GADS!-1962 PONTIAC 4-DOOR. 6, stick, black with red inside. E82831. Market Value $1195. McGee's Price-4999.00. SMART! -- 1964 BUICK WILD CAT SPORTS COUPE, Full power equipped, plus reverberator, bucket seatt and vinyl roof, E6715. Market Value $2600.00. McGee's Price-0378.00. LOOKI-1966 PONTIAC STRATO CHIEF SEDAN. E3020. 6 cylinder, automatic, whitewalls and discs. Market value $2495.00. McGee's Price -$2249.00. HARD TO BELIEVE? - Not at McGee's. 1962 RAMBLER AMERICAN COACH. 6, stick. E2081. Only-$366.00. HEY! - 1965 PONTIAC STRATO CHIEF 2-DR. 6, automatic, radio, lovely grey finish. 32430H. Market value $1995. McGee's Price-$1699.00 1965 GMC FLEETSIDE PICKUP. 8' box, 6 cyl. engine. C72334, Saddle tan color. Market value $1650.00. McGee's Price-51495.00. FIVE SALESMEN TO SERVE YOU, INSTANT APPRAISALS, YES!-1962 FORD GALAXIE 4-DOOR. Custom radio, stick shift. E2769. Market Value $1095. McGee's Price-$888.00. 1960 ENVOY STATIONWAGON. Only 31,000 miles. Decent inside and out. 91501X. City price $495.00, McGee's-$294.00. 1962 OLDSMOBILE "88" 4-DOOR. Full power equipped, radio, whitewalls, etc. E3488. A beau- tiful car. Market Value $1495.00. McGee's Price $1377.00. TWO- 1964 PONTIAC PARISIENNE 4-DOOR HARDTOPS. 283 V8s, with automatic, power steering and brakes, radios and whitewalls. E3780 - 29045H. Market Value $2175.00. Mc- Gee's Price-51991.00 each, S Encouraging reports were given by the various depart- ments at the annual meeting of the Baptist Church Friday eve- ning. Each department report- ed a financial balance, Rev. P. B, Penny chaired the meet- ing with the following present- ing reports, Glenn Scheifele, Wilmer Harcourt, John Currie, Bruce MacLean, Rev. P. B. Penny, Mrs, Arthur Stapleton, Mrs. Bruce MacLean, Mrs. Frank Collar. Rev. C. F. Johnson conducted last service Sunday Rev. C. F. Johnson conduct- ed his last service at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday. Mr. Johnson retired at the end of December but continued to car- ry out the duties of rector until a successor was available. Mr. Johnson thanked the members of all church organi- zations, the board and church officials, the junior and senior choirs, the organist and the sex- ton for their co-operation over the years and said that his min- istry here had been a happy time in his life. He also voic- ed his appreciation to Robert Douglas and David Wenger who have taken an active part in services for some time. Mr. Johnson spoke especial- ly to the young people Sunday morning and his message to them was interspersed with hymns for youths and children. A native of London, England, Mr. Johnson was ordained in Nova Scotia diocese after study- ing at Wycliffe College, Tor- onto. During his 40 years in the ministry he served on the East Coast, at Dresden, Bur- ford, Brantford, London, Owen Sound and Wingham. He has been rector of St. Paul's since May, 1957. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson de- cided to retire in Wingham and for several months have been living in the home they pur- chased on Patrick. Street..• Personals --Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boll of Simcoe and Miss Mary Jane Slosser of Galt spent the week- end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slosser. --Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hig- gins of Wroxeter visited with Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Montgom- ery on Thursday. -Week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wild were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sullivan, daughters Kelly and Jodi of Whitby, Mr. Sandy En- glehart, Mr. Bernie Stazkiel of Port Elgin and James G. Wild of Sarnia. --Mrs. Gordon Elliott, Ed- ward Street, is visiting this week at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Don Campbell and Mr. Campbell at Belmont. -Mr. and Mrs. James Wight,- man of Listowel visited on Sun- day with Miss Myrtle Beecroft on Alfred Street. -Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kerr and family, Miss Sally Gal- braith, and Miss Dianne Bisson of Listowel spent the week-end in Toronto and attended the Toronto-Chicago hockey game in Maple Leaf Gardens Saturday night. -Mr. and Mrs. James A. Currie left Saturday from Mal- ton Airport for South America to visit his sister, Senora Fran- ces de Hedderich, Dr. de Hed- derich and family in Caracas, Venezuela. Fordvvich DIETRICH-To Mr. and Mrs. Beverley Dietrich (Dianne Kaster), a son, Bradley, James, in St. Mary's Hospi- tal, Kitchener. Wroxeter Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Doig Dundalk, visited last Wednes- day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Doig. C.W.L. EUCHRE There were 24 tables at the C.W.L. euchre party on Tues- day evening, when the conven- ers were Miss Annie McKinnon and Miss Mary Hehn. Prize winners were Frank Ross, high man; Jerry Belanger, low trian; Mrs. Gershom John- sten, high lady and Mrs. Rutsel Gaunt, low lady. WHITECHURCH Sunday visitors with. Mr. and Mrs. Oershom, Johnston of Wing;* ham were Mr. and Mrs. Jinn; Johnston, Paul, Ruth Ann and carol Ann of Listowel, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted. Robinson, Judy, Janis and Bill of Donnybrook, Mr, and. Mrs. Ed Marsh were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross. Mr. Jack Tonhins of Fergus visited on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes and Mr. and Mrs. John Gaunt. Mr. and Mrs. Don Ross and family were in Owen Sound on Thursday. Spending the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft were MissJanet Beecroft of London and Mr. Da- vid Beecroft, technical school student in Toronto. Mr. Lyle Coultes of Tober- ntory was a Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes. Mrs. Dickson was soloist on Friday GORRIE-The congregation of St. Stephen's Anglican and Knox Presbyterian churches in Gorrie, and St. Andrew's Pres- byterian of Molesworth partici- pated in the World Day of Prayer service held in the United Church here on Friday. Mem- bers of the three churches form- ed the choir. Mrs. Leonard Sanderson of Gorrie gave the address on the world theme, " And of His King- dom there shall be no end". Mrs. Norman Dickson of Molesworth was the soloist with Rev. Wilfred J. Hird of Gorrie, accompanist. Mrs. Gordon Underwood, Mrs. John Brush, Mrs. Jas. Rob- inson and Mrs. George Brown were the leaders. Fifteen attend Day of Prayer WHITECHURCH-Calvin- Brick U.C.W. .held Wild Pay Of Prayer service at the borne of Mrs. Ronald Coultes with 15 ladies in attendance. Organist for the meeting was Mrs! Gee. McGee, The first leader was Mrs. Alex Robertson. The second leader, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, conducted the confession and intercession with the voice parts being taken by Mrs. Lloyd Whytock, Mrs. Dick Moore, Mrs. Ronald Coultes, Mrs. Pet- er Chandler, Mrs. John Jamie- son. A duet, "Take It to the Lord in Prayer" was sung by Mrs. Donald Dow and Mrs. Sid- ney Thompson. The third leader was Mrs. Ken Mason and the fourth was Mrs. Gordon McBurney, who dealt with prophecy, and at- tributes of the Kingdom. Mrs. Norman Coultes intro- duced the speaker, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, whose message was based on the theme, "And of His Kingdom there shall be no end". The offering was received by little Donna Dawson and dedi- cated by Mrs. Alex Robertson. DONNYBROOK Mrs. Wesley Jefferson, Brian, Doreen and Barry visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. El- gin Josling of Londesboro on Monday. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. John Hildebrand had a few U.C.W. ladies in for a quilting and then served a 25¢ tea. Two quilts were finished. Friday afternoon a few of the U.C.W. ladies attended the World Day of Prayer in the Knox United Church, Auburn, and helped with the program. G rrie The Gorrie rink of curlers skipped by Wes, Gallaway and comprised of Ken Underwood, Dewitt Adams and Ronald Ad- ams won second prize At Clif- ford on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Toner visited Mr, and Mrs, Cecil Grainger on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Rob- ertson, Lynn and Jane of Tees- water visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. cordon Edgar, Mrs. Frank Brown of Tees- water spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs. May Jackson. Mrs. David Neilson, Eliza- beth and Heather visited Mr. and Mrs. Glen Shiell of Lis- towel on Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Black of Oakville spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Black and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Edgar and family of Listowel visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glad. Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown visited Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Coulter of Kitchener. Mrs. Albert Dustow is visit- ing relatives at Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bar- low and family of Markdale visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. La- tronica and Mrs. Verne Barlow. Mr. and Mrs. George Sear- son of Hanover visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sear- son. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grain- ger visited Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Warrell of Fordwich on Sunday evening. St. Stephen's W.A. will meet Thursday (today) at 2.30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Nor- man Wade. Roll call, a mis- sionary bishop of the Anglican Church. The Red Cross annual meet- ing will be held. Saturday at 2.30 p.m. at the home of Nor- man Wade. Will call tenders for new HS wing (Continued from Page One) would like to have arrange- ments made for an extra bus for those students participating in extra curricular activities. The problem was left with the trans- portation committee. LUCKNOW,I3USINESS A letter from Elwin Hall of the Lucknow staff, regarding band instruction, was read and the board sanctioned the same treatment as in the past. Mrs. Robert McKenzie re- ported that a number of type- writers needed cleaning and she was instructed to have the work done. The purchase of a TV set for the Lucknow school was given approval. Noel Mason, principal of the Lucknow school, told the board that a winter carnival on Febru- ary 3 had been highly success- ful, but a block of centennial film for public showing had re- ceived only limited support. Parents' Night was held on Feb. 6th and there was a good turn- out. Grade 12 Day, on which students teach some classes, was scheduled for February 7 and an English workshop will be held at the Walkerton school on Feb. 18. The Lucknow school will hold an operetta on Thurs- day and Friday, March 2 and 3. Exams will start on March 16 and a centennial ball will be staged on March 23. Attend- ance at Lucknow had averaged 95.9 per cent in January. Permission for use of the Lucknow auditorium and any classroom for educational pur- poses was authorized. A 4-H achievement day will be held in March. The speaker from the Credit Union was given per- mission to address the Lucknow students, The board decided to adver- tise for a principal for the Luck- now school for next term, to re- place Mr. Mason who has ten- dered his resignation, effective the end of June. Euchre party at Currie's school WHITECHURCH-On Friday evening Currie's School held a progressive euchre party with14 tables in play. Those winning prizes were high lady, Mrs. Norman Coultes; low lady, Mrs. O, Haselgrove; high gent, Bill Sadie; low gent, Grant Wilton. There were three with the most lone hands in hearts and Mrs. Bradley Galbraith wort the draw. The hosts and hostesses, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Currie and Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Taylor serv- ed lunch. The next party will be held Peb. 24 when Mt. and Mrs. Gordon McBurney and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Moore will be the sponsors. Wingharn Advance-Times, Thursday, Feb,, 16, 490 Officers, are appointed at Baptist Church annual Officers for 1967 are: Pea , con board, Merrill Cantelon, Frank Collar, John Currie, Hart- ley Watson; trustees, Bruce MacLean, Bill Stapleton, Wilr trier Harcourt, Wade Stapleton, Richard Kilpatrick, Alfred Ma* son; clerk, Merrill Cantelon; treasurer, Glenn Scheifele; as- sistant treasurer, Mrs, Richard Kilpatrick; organist, Mrs, Elin- or Collar; assistant organist. Miss Joan Cantelon; music com- mittee, Mrs. Elinor Collar, Frank Collar, Mrs. Glenn Scheifele, Mrs. Merrill Canto- Jon. Baptismal committee, Al- fred Mason, Richard Kilpatrick, Mrs. Glenn Scheifele, Mrs. Bill Stapleton; visiting committee, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collar, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kilpatrick; flower committee, Mrs. Glenn Scheifele, Mrs. Elinor Collar; communion stewardess, Mrs. Wilfred Stainton; assistant com- munion stewardesses, Mrs. Rich- ard Kilpatrick, Mrs. Pansy Hotchkiss. General Sunday School sup- erintendent, John Currie; senior Sunday School superintendent, Frank Collar; junior Sunday School superintendent, Mrs. Wilmer Harcourt; press report- er, Merrill Cantelon; fellow- ship agent, Raymond Stainton; auditors, Mrs. Mac Eadie, Richard Kilpatrick; junior church committee, Mrs. John Currie, Mrs. Alfred Mason, Mrs. Hartley Watson. Building approved for nursing school (Continued from Page One) 100 adult beds the obstetrical ward had been used at times for other patient care. Mrs. Morrey also reported that O. H. S. C. is currently making some revisions in the budget, which will be complet- ed and ready for the rate board near the end of this month. FINISHING STAIRWAY Mr. Cousinssaid that the • new stairway at,the south end, of the building has been install- ed and that outside finish work on this section of the building is in progress. No further word has been received about the completion date for the re- placement elevator. The first of the new ambulances was ex- pected early this week. In his report for the medical staff Dr. B. N. Corrin pointed out that there has always been provision for dentists on the staff but that none were cur- rently listed. The administra- tor said that one application had been received recently. The doctor pointed out that some dental services are pro- vided for under the Ontario Medical Services Plan but that the dentist would have to be a staff member to fill OMSIP re- quirements. AUXILIARY Mrs. English said that the annual meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary had been held the previous Monday, at which time Mrs. Money had been the guest speaker and had given a comprehensive history of the hospital. Some of the Auxil- iary members had expressed the belief that her address should be printed and preserved. The Auxiliary plans a Centennial Tea this year, to mark 100 years of Canadian confederation and 60 years of Auxiliary ac- tivity in Wingham. Mrs. Morrey suggested that the Auxiliary might wish to sponsor the group of voluntary assistants who are expected to aid in hospital work shortly. The administrator gave de- tails in connection with the operation of the ambulance ser- vice. She said that to date the vehicle has been driven some 1055 Miles on calls, munici- palities served so far have been Wingham, Lucknow, Turnber- ry, Ashfield, Kiriloss, East Wa- wanosh, Cultoss and Howick, as well as the transfer of patients to hospitals in London. She al- so said that the co-Operation of the Provincial Police district headquarters in Mt. Forest will be sought in an effort to educate car drivers of the necessity for heeding ambulance warnings. She cited one ease in which a driver refused to yield the road to the ambulance. It was agreed that the execu. tive committee would proceed with plans for the official open- ing of the hospital in the spring.