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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-03-23, Page 2Page 2—The Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, March 23, 1972 6 1 meeting— presents Easter theme WHITECHURCH -- The March meeting of Chalmers Presby- : ter ian W.M.S. was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. Robert Ross. President Mrs. Bill Rintoul presided and gave the call to wor- ship. "Take up Thy Cross" was sung, with Mrs. Johnston Conn accompanying on the accordion organ. Mrs. Russel Ross read the scripture. The meditation was given by Mrs. John DeBoer who said whenever Christians met each other the happy greeting was the "Lord is risen", and the 'joyous answer was, "He is risen indeed". These words set men singing at their tasks and Save meaning to daily living. These phrases opened long vistas of exploration toward the truth, bringing courage to the aufffereirg lightening heavy burdens, giving hope to oppressed. They made faith in spiritual purpose the ans- wer to the unsolved mystery of the universe. Mrs. Johnston Conn led in prayer. Mrs. - Victor Wybenga gave a reading, "In the Garden". The roll call was answered by 16 giving a verse of scripture with the word Life. The minutes were read by Mrs. Dawson Craig. The ladies were reminded of the invitation to South Kinloss WMS Thankoffer- ing, March 29 and the Synodical to be held at Hamilton in April. The allocation for 1972 was an- nounced and preparations made for a musical number for South Kinloss. Mrs. Bill Evans gave a reading, "Eastertide". The of- fering was received and dedi- cated by Mrs. Bill Purdon. Mrs. Wallace Conn gave the topic, "Come ye apart with me and pray". These words of our Lord properly became an an- niversary theme for self denial. It is a time for self reconstruction The Wingham Advance - Times Wingham, Ontario Second Class Mail Registration No. -0821 Return Postage Guaranteed. hitechurch Personal Niotei.i and self strengthening. The pres- sure of things are so heavy in the lives of most of us, we are apt to forget there are mental and spiritual forces which are of greater power than things mat- erial she said. "Christ intended that the cross should have Meaning for his followers. He said plainly, 'If any man come after me let him deny himself and follow me.' Ever since the cross this has been the badge of Christian discipleship. We must be born from above before we can appreciate the good." Mrs. Johnston Conn presented the financial statement. The April meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Victor Wybenga. Mrs. Rintoul closed the meeting with prayer. The Ladies' Aid then met. The collection was received. Grace was sung and the birthday tea was served. Messengers meet WHITECHUI1CH — The Me- ssengers held their March meet- ing Sunday during church ser- vice. President Clare Weber pre- sided. The call to worship was read in unison and all sang, "Jesus Loves Me". A message was read in unison. The offering was received by David Thompson. The offertory prayer was repeated in unison. Kay Wilken read the minutes . and called the roll, answered by 16. Linda Moore read a poem, "The Easter Lily". "When Mothers of Salem" was sung. Mrs. Quipp told the seniors their story and Mrs. Clifford Laidlaw told the story for the jun- iors. Jackie Whytock pronounced the benediction. _ • UNDERCOVERS WROXETER — The second meeting was held on March 13, at the home of Mrs. McGee. Two leaders and seven girls attended. The Undercovers was chosen for the club name. Mrs. McGee showed the inex- perienced sewers how to make tailor tacks. The next meeting, a work meeting, will be held at the home'of Mrs. Jane Gibson. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) W INGHAM REV. T. K. HAWTHORN, Rector MRS. HARRY BRYDGES, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, March 26 Palm Sunday 11.00 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Sermon Broadcast CKNX INVEST NOW on 5 year Debenture Investment Certificates You earn highest interest on all of The Municipal's Debenture Investment Certificates. Interest payable semi-annually or left to accumulate. Terms: One to Five Years Amounts: $100 to $20,000 r ' For further information: 'rhe Municipal Savings and Loan Corporation P.O. Box 147, 88 Dunlop Street East, Barrie, Ontario. (705) 726-7200. the rnunlclpalt savings &loin corporation MEMBER: CANADA DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA THROUGH WILLIAM S. REED GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT 64 VICTORIA WINGHAM 357.2174 J. H. WYLIE INSURANCE AGENT WROXETER, ONT. GORRIE 335-3561 WINGHAM EDWARD A. ELLIOTT INSURANCE AGENCY PHONE 857.1580 LISTENING TO a tribute paid Bandmaster Tom' Bell following the eyening service Sun- day are Mrs. C. Flett, Mrs. William Henderson and Charles Flett. Mr. Bell and family were presented with a gift prior to leaving the local Corps for Parry Sound. —Staff Photo. Whitechurch Personal Notes Valerie Scott of Listowel is spending Easter vacation with her cousins, Kay and Glenna Wil - ken. Monday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilken and family were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilken, Marjorie and John of Gowanstown. Mrs. Tom Jamieson was taken Saturday to Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs:'Russel Proctor of ''Livonia, Mich., visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin, Mrs. Gertie Tiffin of Wingham, Russel Ritchie, a patient in Wingham and District Hospital, and with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson. Those attending the progres- sive euchre party- held in Wing - ham March 17th by the White- church W.I. members, resident there, were Mr. and Mrs. Russel Gaunt, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes sand Mr. and Mrs. Bill Evans. Mrs. Evans was con- gratulated on winning the prize for wearing the most green. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston, 'David and Donna and James Dunbar of St. Pauls were Monday visitors with .Mr. and Mrs. Ger- shom Johnston, Wingham. David Johnston and James Dunbar are members of the St. Marys Second All Stars hockey team and are taking part in thp hockey tourna- ment at Listowel: On Monday they won 4-1 over the Goderich team. On Tuesday the winners played an Owen Sound team. Word has been received here that. Mrs. Hannah McCartney passed away at the rest home in Cochrane on Sunday. She will be remembered by some, having visited with the late Miss Tena Laidlaw here. '° She attended school at S.S. 14. ' . ...................................................... . Mr. and Mrs. John Willis of To- ronto spent the week with his mother, Mrs. Doris Willis and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cas- lick of Culross." Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wilson of London spent the weekend with Miss Merle Wilson of Wingham. Miss Wilson returned home with them for a few days. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dow were Mr. and Mrs. George McGee, Marlene and Jim and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keith and family of London. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Seddon and Cathy of Brantford and Mr. and Mrs. Ja's. Wilson of London were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mowbray. Mr. 'and Mrs. Seddon also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Angus Mowbray of Wingham. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Seddon are sisters, Angus Mow- bray is their brother, and Robert Mowbray their father. Mr. and Mrs. Norman' Stewart, Mark, Susan, and Heather of Lambeth were Sunday visitors ,with her sister, Mrs. Walter Elliott, Mr. Elliott "and family. ' Miss Joann Laidlaw, nurse , at Goderich, visited with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laid- law,. few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bill, Parker of Luca]) visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mc- Clenaghan and brother Carl and his wife. John Jamieson, real estate salesman, has recently sold the Mirehouse house and lot to Mr. Clark, associated with the Lands and Forests office. Murray Simpson left on Satur- day on the bus with his teacher, Mr. Ackert, to spend the Easter holiday in New York. Mrs. Donald Gaunt spent the weekend with her 'parents, Mr. Mrs. D. Dow hostess for UCW meeting. WHITECHURCH—On Wed- nesdaly Calvin Brick UCW held. their March meeting at the home of Mrs. Donald Dow with 11 ladies . and two children in attendance.' Mrs. Henry Pattison had charge of the worship service and read the scripture. Mrs. Alex Robertson gave a reading "I Be- lieve. Mrs. Ronald Jamieson led in prayer. A reading "He Is Risen" was given by Mrs: Gordon Mc- Burney. .Mrs. Norman Coultes gave the topic using one of George W. Birch's sermons entitled "The Doubting Thomas." The poem "A Glorious'Easter Day" was given • by Mrs. Donald Dow. The offering was received and dedicated by Mrs. Pattison. The president, Mrs. Richard Moore, presided for the . business and closed the meeting with the poem "Gifts for Easter. A birthday tea was served by Mrs. Donald Dow's group. TRACY LEE, with teacup in hand, waits while Mrs. David McKay, YPMS, cuts the cake at the social hour held Sunday night at the Salvation Army Citadel. -Staff Photo. and Mrs. Bill Pardon and on the return trip Mrs. Russell Gaunt accompanied her on her way to visit Mr. and Mrs. Don Dirstein and family at Ajax. Mr. and Mrs. Gershom John- ston and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ark - ell and John of Wingham and Mr. and Mrs. Arkell and family of Teeswater visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ritchie and family of the second conces- sion of Kinloss to celebrate John Arkell's first birthday. John is Mr. and Mrs. Johnston's great- grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore, Linda, Richard and Cindy were Sunday guests with Mrs. Dorothy Moore of Wroxeter. On Friday Carman Whytock and Murray Gaunt were in To- ronto and on Monday Mr. and Mrs. Whytock and Jackie were in London. Mean Markham, Frank Smith, Dori and Robert of London,. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Chapman of Wingham visi- ted during the weekend with Mr. and Mr,s. Russel Chapman and helped Mrs. Mary Chapman Sr. celebrate her 89th birthday. The Whitechurch Women's In- stitute had planned a danee for filirev but it had to be postponed. Miss Barbara Pardon of Kit- chener spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pur - don. Miss Alma Conn of Guelph Uni- versity spent Saturdar"wvith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn. ronto and Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Caslick of Wingham were Satur- day evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caslick, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taylor were at Kitchener on Friday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ross and Mark. • FAST HOME - 4 TYPES PERMANENT You'll Find Great Values YANCE'S ONE SIZE PANTY HOSE .99 TOOTHPASTE - LARGE SIZE SUPERWHITE .59 PRO SHAVE AEROSOL 11. oz. SHAVE CREAM .84 TABLETS N.F. (MINT) 100'S Milk of Magnesia .73 REXALL WHITE - B.P. 8 oz. ALL DAY/ALL NIGHT 3 -oz. PETROLEUM JELLY S7 COUGH SYRUP .87 ALL DAY/ ALL NIGHT - 180'5 MULTIPLE VITAMINS Pius 11011 $ it A39 Lee Vance Ltd. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS & SURGICAL SUPPLIES WINGHAM • —"�°' ONTARIO Aunt Mary loves the Advance -Times ... From cover to cover. She reads the council news and church events. 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