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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1974-01-24, Page 64�t Page 6—The Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday.January 24, 1974 features from The World of Women New officers installed for CalvinBrick UCW WIiITECHURCH--Mrs. Rich- ard Moore was named president of . the Calvin -Brick United' Church Women and installed at a meeting held at the home of Mrs. Roy Dawson on Wednesday of last week.. Other officers of the organiza- tion are: past president, Mrs. Ken Mason; first vice-president, Mrs. Roy Dawson; secretary, Mrs. Ronald Jamieson; assis- tant, Mrs. John Jamieson; trea- surer, Mrs. Peter Chandler; Citizenship convener, Mrs. Gordon McBurney; stewardship convener and representative to Board of Stewards, Mrs. Alex Robertson; community friend- ship, Mrs. Ken Mason, Mrs. Norman Coolies, Mrs. John L. Currie; finance, Mrs. Peter Chandler, Mrs. Roy Dawson, Mrs. A. Robertson; Christian and missionary education, Mrs. Donald Dow; Missionary and service, Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft; flower committee, Mrs.. Ronald Coultes, literature, Mrs. Bee- croft; Nomination committee, Mrs. Moore,,Mrs. R. Dawson, Mrs. R. Coolies; • social .committee, Mrs. George McGee, Mrs: Robert Gor- do%Mrs. R. Jamieson, Mrs. K. Mason; supply, Mrs. Roy -Patti - sort, Mrs. R.* Dawson; pianist, M. Sydney Thompson, Mrs. N. Coolies; program leaders, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. D. Dow, Mrs, G. McBurney; Official Board repre- sentative, eprosentative, Mrs. Moore;" press reporter, Mrs.' R. Jamieson; manse representative, Mrs. A. Robertson. . Twelve attended the 'meeting, with Mrs. Dow opening, the wor- ship service. Following the sing- ing of a New Year hymn, Mrs' Mason Robinson gave a reading by D. Bruce ,,Johnson about the New Year and the winter season. The theme of the meeting was "Prayer" .with Mrs. Dow stress- ing that one of our New Year resolutions should be that prayer become a more important part of our lives. Mrs. Norman Coolies read, e d scr pture from Luke's Gospel. Mrs. Dow led the meditation on prayer, Different prayers were given by Mrs. John Jamieson, Mrs. Gordon McBurney, Mrs. George McGee and Mrs. Alex Robertson and they were ed- plained. by Mrs. Dow. Mrs. N. Coultes read about the struggle in the mind of Mary, the mother of Jesus, from the first chapter of Luke's Gospel. Mrs. McGee gave a reading about total commitment and Mrs. Dow asked, all to have a silent wordof prayer with God. " Following the singing of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", the offering was received and dedi- cated by Mrs. Dow who then closed the worship service with prayer. Mrs: Ken Mason then re- quested Mrs. Ronald Jamieson to read the list of officers who were installed with a reading from Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Mrs. Mason then ledthe group in prayer and the Lord's .Prayer was repeated by all. Mrs. Moore conducted the busi- ness with Mrs. Ken Mason giving a humorous • reading entitled "New Year's Pie". Mrs. Moore closed the meeting with prayer. s. Fronk Collar leads aptis? Mission Circle 'Cohan is the.pressi-- .the Ladies' Mission Circle of the Wingham Baptist Church for the coming year. Her vice- president • is Mrs. Bruce Mac- Lean; secretary; Mrs. R. T, Kil- patrick; treasurer, Mrs. William Stapleton; pianist, Mrs. Ray- mond Neill; lunch convener, Mrs. A. Procter and Mrs. H. ten Pas; fellowship convener, Mrs. R. Mc- Guire; hospital sewing, Mrs. G. Hotchkiss; group leaders; Mrs. A: Thomson and Mrs. G. Hot- .chkiss, Mrs. Glenn Schiefele, Mrs. B. Penny. The Circle held its regular` meeti last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Hotchkiss with 18 present. Several hymns were sung and Mrs..William Stevenson of Belgrave sang a couple of solos. Mrs. Arnold Thomson read the . scripture . and Mrs: Rtis .Guire gave readings, "Thou for the New Year", "A Challengb" for the New Year" and "A New Year Brings a. New Beginning". It was announced that Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Patterson of British Columbia will he speaking in the Wingham Baptist Church on March 20: They were missionar- ies,in.Japan and are hoping to re- turn td that land in the future. A report on hospital sewing told of 27 hours and 40minutes given by the ladies of the local -church during .1973, Mrs. Schiefele conducted a quiz on "Test' of Proverbs" and Rev. Bruce Penny gave a New Year's message on "Routines- A Help or a Hangup?": Prayers were offered by Mrs. R. Neill, Miss Laura Collar an Mrs. G; Hotchkiss. St.Paui's Church (ANGLICAN) -�WINGHAM REV. T. K. HAWTHORN, Rector MRS. HARRY BRYDGES, Organist and Choir, Leader Sunday, January 27 - Epiphany 3 11.00 a.m.—Morning Prayer 6.00 p.m.—Pot luck supper and annual vestry meeting ° A Berean GOSPEL CHAPEL 1 MAIN STREET Wfnglram Regular Meetings a Thurs., 8.00-p,m.—Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Sunday, 9.30 a.m.—Breaking of Bread 11.00 a.m.—Sunday School Adult Bible Class Sundayvening Service -7.30 p.m. MR. AND MRS. GORDON EDGAR were surprised by members of the Howick Lions Club who asked our photographer to capture their 55th wedding anniversary on film onJan. 15: At first Mr. Edgar was reluctant but after a little persuasion he kindly consented to pose. Besides a sneak visit by the Lions, the Edgars entertained a group of close friends and re- latives. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar exchanged vows on Jan. 15, 1919: (Staff Photo) Mrs. D.S. MacNaughton is WI speaker Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton spoke on the motto, "Interesting Events Of the Institute", when the Wing - ham Women's Institute met in the council chambers' on Thurs- day afternoon of last week. ' The program was convened by Miss Johnston, convener of, the Curator committee, who told the members of the holidays of Canada and their significance. Antiques and Tweedsmuir books were on display. • Mrs. MacNaughton spoke on the comparisons of the present program to, that in effect when the group was organized. She spoke of the great debt we owe to the people who organized the in- stitute and set the foundations on which to build. The first organization dates back to April, 1901. It was reorganized in 1903 when the Wingham branch was formed. In 1917 there were 85 members, this beAg rin„World :War, tiRlo , wheA ' irf3Killetwsaver l t J and numerous quilts made for the,, Red Cross,Society. In 1927 the 4H Clubs came into the program. • Mrs.' MacNaughton spoke of • visiting the International. Peace Gardens, which in early years was a Canadian project of the In- stitute, and Seeing the special plot and sign of the W.I. She also mentioned the Agricultural Society, which at one .time had a branch in Wingham. In closing, she said, "The pioneers have built well, let us follow, their fine example and give our best for the sake of homeand country," ' he:r' then led. in singsongs. , President Mrs. Holmes was in charge of the business of the meeting. The Minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Jacklin. The correspondence included thank -you notes and letters from Waterloo Conference, the Child- ren's Aid Society and the Minis try of Agriculture, regarding 4-H training schools. Mrs. Holmes was named a delegate to the Waterloo Con- ference in May and Mrs. Jacklin and Mrs. Austin were named to attend the ' senior homemaking course, "More Ideas for Sewing With Knits". Anyone wishing to take the course is asked to con- tact an Institute member. It was decided that the Institute will cater for the 4-11 training school. After a discussion it was decid- . ed to hold a dessert valentine euchre on February 14 at 2 p.m. The Family Night will be held on February. 15 at 6 p.m. The roll call was answered by 27 members and one . visitor, showing and telling of their ,own handicraft. Following the close of the meeting, the hostess served cake and ice cream, in honor of those celebrating birthdays during the last six months of the year. Homemakers and nurses services are extended Homemakers and . nurses ser- vices have been extended to cover care for the elderly, handi- capped, ill or convalescent with, out restriction or limit on' they aipuo, o!f ,service. xe .RiFed� Mi st>, , 0f iyC m i% t . nc .r% M So at;, , rvices '.(4le,... runene announced. "Services will be determined by'the needs of individual cases," he stated. " The Ontario Government will also provide for the payment of provincial grants towards the cost of training courses for home= makers. • In making the announcement, Mr. Brunelle added that amend- ments to Bill 240, The Home- makers and Nurses Services Act, wilLkm,ove personal care services intq the home as well as prevent institutional placement and dependency on- public assistance. It will also provide for. more as- sistance for the working poor using either homemakers or MRS. J. TAYLOR celebrated her 96th birthday en Friday, Jan. 19. Mrs. Taylor, who is &resident of Huronview, spent the afternoon with her daughter and the family of her grandson, Clare Van Camp, at Mr. Van Camp's farm near Belgrave. (Staff Photo) nursing services. "Homemakers and nursing services will now be available to more people," Mr. Brunelle ex- plained. "For example, the elderly will be able to remain .in, their own:,homes ' a. iew years, longer, or a father •withca young;, family may continue to work when the mother is ill or absent from home:" In addition, homemakers will be permitted for . households in which child care and household management is needed for im- provement. This is to prevent fi- nancial or family difficulties which often leads to dependence on public assistance. For persons 65 years and over, the needs testing has been in- creased through the addition of an "Advanced age ' Item" of • $45.00 per month. Also available income — which is the amount recipients contribute to the cost of service -- is now computed on a daily basis rather than on a monthly basis as in the past, WI euchre Mrs. Carter and Mr. Clayton were named .the winners of prizes, for high scores attained at the Women's Institute euchre party. Mrs. Fred Davidson won the high prize. for a lady playing, as a man. Mrs. Ethel Aitchison won the draw prize. The next euchre part will be held January 25. Wingham lady 96 Jast Friday Mrs. James Taylor of 81 Pat- rick Street East, Wingham, was the recipient of many good wishes and congratulations as she celebrated her 96th birthday on Friday at the home of her eld- est grandson and his wife, Mr. \and Mrs. Clare Van Camp.- She was remembered with many 'lovely flowers and beautiful gifts to mark the occasion. A two- tiered birthday cake with pink lighted candles, adorned the table and a delicious lunch was served, by the hostess. In addition to Mrs. Taylor's grandson and his wife, her. eldest daughter, Mrs. *Hazel Van Camp and her husband were present, also another daughter, Miss Lilla Taylor. Throughout the years, Mrs. Taylor has made many friends and has served in various ca- pacities in church and com- munity organizations. Her talent in music has made it possible to serve in many ways that have contributed not only- to her own enjoyment but to the pleasure of others. The best wishes of relatives and friends are sincerely ex- tended to Mrs. Taylor on the at- , talnrnent of her 96th birthday, New Year is theme for - Ckalmers WMS C WHITECJRCH - Minim WMS met at the house of Mrs Wesley Tiffin on' Thursday. ', p esident, Mrs. Bill 'Rintoul, opened the, meeting with ,the can to worship, "Faith in the New Year' -he extended a warm wet - to come to members and visitors and all sang — "Take My Life and Let It Be't. Mrs Robert Ross read the scripture and gave the medita- tion, "You must forsake all evil and return unto. the Lord which will bring happiness and good things." She concluded with prayer. A reading, "As Years Roll On- ward", was 'giYYen by Mrs. Bill Evans. The minutes were read, by the secretary, Mrs: Dawson Craig. Maitland Presbyterial an- nual meeting is to be held Jan. 28 in -St. Andrew's Church; Wing - ham. Whitechurch group is to take tarts. It was decided to change the meeting day from Thursday to the third Wednesday in the month int hope more ladies will be able to attend. Eight ladies paid their fees for 1974. The offering was received, anddedicated by Mrs. Bill Rin- toul. The roll call was answered. by a scriptural verse with the word Hope, by 11 members. The topic, "On New Year's Eve, Have a Hot Bath", was read by Mrs, Victor Emerson, New Year's Day is the ritual occasion when one can put the past behind and be- lieve elieve in something new to come. Christianity • is the religion of the second chance. Even an old per- son can be born again. God may say, "Happy New Year," and, everyone has to find his own way of celebrating the new beginning. Mrs. Bill Purdon gave a read- ing "Another Year". All sang "Take Time to Be Holy". Mrs. Wes Tiffin read "New Year's Plea". Mrs. Rintoul closed the meeting with prayer, and lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Tiffin. Ceourtesy n remarks were given by Mrs. Rintoukgr , c' u=f�; Tie February meeting will; be held at the home of Mrs. V. Em- erson. Mrs. W.Lockwoad leads of KW afternoon unit The new leader, Airs. AIS. W. Lock- wood; was ° in deme .of the Janu- ary meeting of the afternoon unit of the United, Church Holmen,. which was held Tuesday after- ncqn of last week, Mrs. Davidson and Mrs. Pennington were her assistants. . Mrs. ° Sewers opened the meeting with quiet music on the piano. Mrs. Lockwood gave a reading . which was followed 'by the singing 'of a hymn. M.M. Pennington led in prayers. Mrs. Davidson took the scrip- ture reading from Paul's letter -to the Philippians, chapter four. She also gave a reading, "The Begin' ning of a New Year". The offering was received by Mrs. Davidson and' Mrs. Pen- nington and dedicated by Mrs. Lockwood. Mrs. Pennington read a New Year's wish and the hymn, "All the Way My Savior Leads Me", was sung. . . Mrs. -Lockwood gave an intro- duction to the new study book on 'missions: Mrs. Barry Passmore shoved a film on "Mission'Is ..." and the ladies discussed the meaning of mission. The reconci- kation hymn was .then ,sung arid • the.singing of anothr hymn closed the worship portion Of the meeting. Mrs. Lockwood spoke on the new office she was undertaking and asked the other members for their assistance, Mrs. Taylor read the minutes which were approved by .Mrs. Boss who took charge of the business. Mrs. Shiell reported for ' • the 11 .p' Cl 'with 11 hos- pital calls and 38 hone c recorded, !She Soo reported. sending of 26 cards at Christmas tune, Mrs, Bone gave the rer's report and Mrs.tess tanked the members for their coopers tfoa, whine she was leader, The ladiett are planni to quilt on frebniary 12. Their were . also .re aindOd of the 'congregational annual. meeting; on January 27 at 7:30 and the Presbyterial at Mitchell. on --March s. Mrs. Boas also reported that the afternoon unit is in charge of taking care of the communion dishes._ The next unit meeting is to be held February 5 with Mrs. MacLennan as leader; her helpers are Mrs. Halliday, Mies Barber and Mrs. Dustow. Following the singing of an- other hymn, Mrs. Passmore closed the meeting with. prayer. . Win -.prizes at weedy euchre BELGRAVE — Nine tables of euchre were played at the weekly euchre on Wednesday night in the community rooms with winners as follows: High lady, Mrs. Hugh Rinn; • low lady, Mrs. Abner Nethery; novelty lady, Mrs. William Ken- nedy; high man, William Taylor; low man, Lorne . Jamieson; novelty man, Charles Brewer. UCW meets at Campbell home BLUEVALE -- Mrs. Graham Campbell served a noon luncheon to members of Unit One of Blue - vale UCW, at her home on Tues- day uesday afternoon, Jan. 15. Mrs. J. C. Johnston had charge of the wor- ship service, using as her topic, "Resolutions for the New Year". Scripture ' passages were read from Psalms 51; 1-12. • •Mrs. Jack Nicholson presided for the business period. Plans were made for the February meeting of the UCW to, be held in the church schoolrooms on Feb.. 6 at 2 p.m. Mrs. William Peacock will have devotions and Mrs. J. C. Johnston will give an introduc- tion to the new study book, "Mis- sion Impossible, Unless:" A thank you note was read from Mrs: Jessie Jones, The unit has several quilts on hand to be com- -pleted during the winter. The lad- ies spent the afternoon quilting for Mrs. Campbell. • 4 :VAPORIZER/ Y t ,Pfovidos steady flow- of, stedm for up to 8 hours Cool Grip Handles Safety Lock Top �9 THE TANNERY • A Specially Formulated Spray -on • Cleaner, Conditioner, Weathor- izer. 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