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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1974-12-12, Page 14Letters must be Ogned .Should be 250 words,or,lesS .Can be writfen*on any Subiect .Must not be slanderous or • defamatory . ° KINSM ta RADIO AUCTION-0.Another. year, 'another • Kinsmen Radio AuCtlon, for the 2.5th year the Windhatn, , Kinsmen Club spOnsored a radio auction to raise, funds. 4 —Robed Colley 01 11* woad line 01 Lois celebrated hie se* Busy all night were club members working the telephones birthday at the home OW and taking down the latest bids on products and services Mtre Wilson Thornton 00 Ssftr. • donated by local nrierchantS. • (Staff Photn) d*Y evening- Joir. Gelley'e deg*. Twenty Square miles of Goderich Township, including eight miles of shoreline on Lake Huron, were added to the Malt - land Valley Conservation Autho- rity at a meeting Monday In Brus- sels. The land, comprising the northern area of'doderieb Town- "the land:is designated ,all VerY due to inflation, • . • ship, gives the authority its 'first - hnportant, by the authority, The Thelong range land acquisition Lake Huron shoreline; The south. =,,iarea is near the source of plans were also unveiled by Ian ern part of the township is under '.Sharpe'a Creek, a tributary of the Deslatiriers; the resource man. the authority of the A:usable-Bay. Maitland, RiVer, and is covered ;ger, The plans are only general field`conservation Authority. by cedar bush with several strong guidelines but designed to ln Representatives of the Wintint.: .Springs,- • crease the current land boldino cipality members of the authority ; One member noted legislation of the authority whit* at present voted unanimously for the expEtn-1 is being considered exempting is 1,570 acres. shin, The increase gives the conservation authorities from the Mr. pealattriera indicated the authority about a 2,000 square -tax on lanctspeculation and this, importance of .purchasing land in mile jurisdiction. may solve their problem. the maidValley between In the new land are 11. small Treasurer Marlene Shield gave creeks .which .flow into Lake authority. members their first Huron and have caused erosion ' look at the proposed 1975 budget. difficulties. The township, by ` Estimated at $035,000, the budget joining the authority, is now includes: adMiniStration, $103, - tilled for provincial grants 10frat 700; conservation areas pro - in solving the erosion problemS., gram, $165,000 and water man- iaother business, members agement program, $98,000. The were told an Auburn area farmer 1974 general levy for mtmicipali- is hesitant to sell 100 acrMi of Ida ties will be the same with property to the authority because expenditure idereases dependent of the Ontario tax on land specu- on contributions. lation. Harold Glen decided not to The treasurer also indicated sell his land, fearing the tax', the cirrene 1974. budget of would penalize him. $376,000 is not expected to cover Known as the Saratoga Swamp, expenses theend of the year, Bowline' and Goderich before private cottage purchaseS have driven the land value up too high, Mr. ,DeSlauriers noted the land has grat potential for a public recreation area but something must be done soon. The resource manager stressed the plans are tentative and do riot bind the authority to specific pur- chases, Stream and river sources in McKillop, Mina, Minto, Mori- ris, West Wawanosh, Howl& and Grey Townships are also con- sidered important. ter, Mrs. Thornton, Provided 4 birthday ,dinner for ,h1M, (Welts' attending were. Mr. and Ifni. Glen Colley, David, *ReiVaine and Dean, Mr. and James Golkw, Mr. and Mrs. Garry Les- ion, Tim,. Sean and Is,Yanne 01 SdttliVille, Clarence Oolley and Sheila Afaerhertion, Ms Jean • ROhertaell, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Smith, Mrs. Muriel McLean, Jack Widtstead, Mr, and Mrs. Jeffery Thornton. After a de- licious dinner, Glen Golley and 14ro. Thornton ahewed, Movies anrislides 'much were enjoyed by all. VenusCurlingir Makes soft, bouncy curls and waves in seconds. 'Thermal c holds its heat irom curl to curl. Built-in rest stand, cool safety tip. master charge' . 111,1••••• :AN .1 (AI 'I lel 111.0.9 -*tomtit-43 Ball installed the new officer* for 1975 when the United Chiral Women met iti the Sunday SchOol ' roomof the church here on Wednesday evening of last week. Mrs. •Lloyd McGee is the new preSident of the group. Other officers are: past ptesi- dent, Mrs. Lillian Gallaher; first vice-president, Mrs. Ronald Mc- Michael; second vice-president, M!s. Jack Burns; recording se retary, Mrs. Gallaher; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Archie Miller; treasurer, Mrs. Harvey Coupland; pianist, Mrs. McMichael. Mrs. Anne Wylie and Mrs. 1Viation Van Velsot of the Friend- ship Unit conducted the worship service. They took as their theme "Inside Christmas". The scrip- ture was the Christmas story from the second chapter of St. Luke's Gospel. Several intereettag readings were given, including "Inside of Christmas", "Christmas Eve Thought" and "One Solitary Life". The singing of carols was interspersed throughout the wor- ship service, with Mrs. Mc- Michael at the piano. The wor- ship service closed with prayer. The minister of the church, Mr. Ball, was the guest speaker. He opened his meditation by reading irom 1119610444air lav,13,11" eaGorspal 0. fUsawmgisatsints:themrme. Q"BallThes brought to .the attention of the listeners the wonders of the uni- verse in which we live, claiming that "in his own heart every- one believes there is a God when he sees the wonder of the stars and all nature around him." Mr. Ball reminisced on the joys of Christmas as a child and 11/11-tOsi polt1194 ain9oraslt. tnrougnouc „the years and stressed how joyous we should be to celebrate Christ's birthday. Mrs. Gallaher conducted the business of the meeting with a successful year being recorded by the group. They have again agreed to adopt a child under the Mustard Seed Plan. Lunch was served by the Harmony Unit and a social hour enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Bride visited a couple of days last week with Mr, and Mrs. Jack Riddell at Lindsay. Miss Mary Cattanach is at present confined to Listowel Memorial Hospital. Miss Cindy and Master Jeff Mulvey of Belmore visited Sun- day with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sothern. Jack Schumacher was able to return home over the weekend from Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Everitt Allan in Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Klaassen CGE Styling Hair Dryer Fashion and economy combined! Hilo styling and drying setting, comb attachment, contoured handle. 400 watts. Philips -Ladybug Ladies Shaver Angled head, twin edges for smooth, quick, comfortable shaving. Worki-wide voltage system, smart compact travel case. CGE Professional Hard Hat Dryer Touch 'n' Tilt jumbo size hood with high velocity air flow, 4 -position temperature control. Detachable hood for storing or carrying. 900 watts. Ask about our Christmas layaway plan! BELGRAVE — The regular meeting of the evening unit of the United Church Women was held December 3 at the home of Mrs. William Coultes with 17 present. Mrs. Laura Johnston opened the meeting with a poem, "The Most Priceless Gift of Christ- mas", followed by the hymn, "Good Christian Men Rejoice". Mrs. Johnston conducted the business. Minutes were read and adepted. It was decided to con- tinue the birthday parties. Of- ficers for the coming year were then elected as follows: Leader, Mrs. Murray Lough- eed; assistant leader, Mrs. Robert Taylor; secretary, Mrs. Bert Johnston; assistant secre- tary, Mrs. Laura Johnston; treasurer, Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler; program convener, Mrs. William Coultes; social committee, Mrs. Murray Vincent and Mrs. James Coultes; com- munity friendship, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse; group leaders, Miss Annie Cook, Mrs. Ross Higgins and Mrs. Jack Higgins. The collection was received and dedicated by Mrs. Johnston. The Coast Sisters then favored with two songs, "Grandfather's Clock" and "Away in a Manger", accompanied by Mrs. William Coultes on the piano. Mrs. Ross Higgins and Mrs. George Johnston were in charge of the combined Christmas wor- ship and program, the theme be- ing "It Is His Day". Singing of Christmas carols was followed by the call to worship given, by Mrs. Ross Higgins. "0 Come All Ye Faithful" was sung and all joined in the re- sponsive reading. Prayer was given by Mrs. George Johnston with scripture passage, Luke 2:8- 20 read by Mrs. Ross Higgins. The singing of "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" was followed by meditation by Mrs. George John-, ston. Christmas stories were read by Mrs. ltuss Anderson, Mrs. Cliff Logan, Mrs. James Coultes and Mrs. Jack. Higgins. A poem, "Christmas Joy" was read by Mrs. Laura Johnston. "Joy to the, World" and the clos- ing prayer by Mrs. Rens Higgins brought the Christmas meeting to a close. visited recently with friends in Detroit. Mrs. Norma Shannon, Bonnie, Jack and David Shannon of Clif- ford and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weber and children of Palmerston were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Sothern. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lambkin of Windsor visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lamb- kin. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn and Judy of Orillia were weekend guests with Mrs. Earl Ridley and with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haver - field. Mrs.' Bill Sothern and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave spent one day last week in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Law and family of Belfountain were Sun- day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D'Arcey. Those attending the Guelph Area WI convention, held in Kitchener last week, were Mrs. John Winkel, Mrs. Stan Bride and Mrs. John Freeman. Mrs. Bride also attended the London Area Convention held in Stratford. Mrs. Cecil Cooper and Everitt visited the former's daughter, Mary and her family in Downs- view recently. Everitt Cooper also visited with Miss Laurie Cooper who is a student at Brank- some Hall and will fly on Dec. 18 to spend Christmas week with her father, Allan Cooper, who con- tinues to live in the Caribbeans. Laurie is the youngest student At the school for girls. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong on the arrival of a daughter at Listowel Memorial Hospital last week. Miss Anne' Miller and Miss Jean Cameron of Fergus were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnston of Verden, Manitoba, visited last Friday with their cousins, Mr. and. Mrs. Austin Stinson. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Browne were Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Knoblauch of LIsto- wel. Holger Espensen of Thessalon spent the weekend with his wife and family. hoids meeting Huron-PerthThe ThandReii. PiratoryaiseitileASsociationbeld its regular meeting In the .8ea. forth Community Hospital cafeteria 'Nov., 20, with Rev. G. Smith presiding. In the Education Report given bYAspuniniannoimeweePt.itittutratf(i it was Huron - Perth Association would take part in a • national and inter. naeteilo a, j1 a nit.ul " mok n wEaid tataotimiOn Week", ... nonneed,tiltthe,4110041:04**oardsmodni.stre osioncn• I, 4141 e areas in school, with, of course, the permission of School ties. Mr. Thuisiriore stated that the "Ecologist of the year", John Wakon and runners-up Marion Adams and Teresa Ondrejicka of * Exeter, would be presented at a Christmas Assembly at North- western, Stratford. T. Leiper of Londesboro reported that $18,075.10 had been received to date in the Cluistmas seal campaign. - • W. Uney, Stratford, reported that financial aid and supervision of breathing equipment is con- tinuing to sufferers in the area. Be sure to get in touch with the Welcome Wagon hostess. 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