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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1974-12-19, Page 1213 -The Wingham Ad Tucnes, Thurs4RDecember Ifo, Rev. Fred Carson installs officers at ACW meeting BELGRAVE — The December meeting of the Anglican Church Women was held at the home of MrIs. Herman Nethery at Blyth and opened with a prayer for Christmas by Miss Mary Isabel Nethery. Iljte Lord's prayer was tepeated in unison and scripture was read by Mrs. Hugh Rinn. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Clare Van Camp. The treasurer's report was read by Mrs. Edna Nethery. The dues were paid, the apron and birthday box passed and the draw won by Mrs. Cora McGill. The church calendars were sold. The Christmas party will be held in the arena rooms on December 20. The roll Call was answered with a Christmals verse by 11 members. It was decided to change the meeting day to 'the first Tuesday of the month. Rev. Fred Carson presided for the election of officers which re- sulted as follows: President, Miss Mary Isabel Nethery; vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Olive Campbell; secretary, Mrs. Gladys Van Camp; treasurer, Mrs. Jean Nethery; pianist, Miss Nora Van Camp. Rev. Carson gave his thoughts on Christmas which started as a pagan festival. Although no one knows when Christ was born the important thing is that we keep one date to celebrate His birth. It is a joyful time of year when we exchange -gifts, and show love to„ our fellow human beings. How- ever, we ,are not giving in .the right spirit when we expect a gift in return, We would be showing a true Christian spirit; If we con- tinued giving of ourselves the rou r44 instead of making a show at Christmas only. we worship our Saviour we should be honest with each other Chri$trn�s meeting WHITECHURCH - The ladies of the Calvin -Brick United Church Women met at the home otMes. Roy Pattison on the after- noon of December 11 for their Chestnut; meeting. Mxs..Peter Chandler opened tbec devotions •r itli,,,e - e.. "Christmas Again", and Mrs. Ken Mason gage the meditation - on the meaning of Chiristr as. The offering was received by Mrs. Chandler and dedicated by Mrs. Roy Dawson. i� ollowing n a short business meeting, there was a candlelight- ing`and carol service. Mrs. Ron- ald Jamieson was the leader and Mrs. Peter Chandler led in pray- tr. Those- taking part in " the candlelighting were Mrs. John Jamieson Mrs. George McGee, Mrs. Roy Dawson, Mrs. Roy Pat- tison, Mrs. Ronald Coultes and Wirt. Gordon McBurney. Several carols were sung. Mrs. Chandler led the respon- sive prayer, "Our Lord's Sum- mary'of the Law" and Mrs. Ma- son pronounced the benediction taken from the second chapter of Luke's Gospel. Tea and Christmas treats were served by Mrs. McBurney's group. and not bide behind a false front. We can try to share one another's burdens and treat each other with the close relationship which God wants us to do. It is good to both help others and give them the op- portunity to express gratitude to us. The meeting closed with pray- er. Grace was sung and lunch served by Mrs. Nethery. Pstivck sipper precedes meeting of Women's iust. BELGRAVE -- The Christmas meeting of the Women's Institute was held December 10 in the W.I. Hall when 40 members and guests enjoyed a pot luck supper at 7 p.m. Following the supper hour the president, Mrs. Stan Hopper, presided • over a short business meeting and extended a warm welcome to all. The secretary, Mrs. Ross Higgins read minutes of the previous meeting and gave the treasurer's report. Cor- respondence .included thank you cards, also thanks from . the Children's Aid Society for a dona- tion. Mrs. Clarence Hanna was ap- pointed representative from W.I. to East Wawanosh Recreation Community Centre Board. A short course on "Tailoring a Jacket," was announced and will be discussed at a later date as several expressed interest in at- tending if the course is held. It was agreed to send a dona- tion to the Children's War Mem- orial Hospital, London. The W.I. will cater to the North Huron Credit Union on February 7. The annual euchre end dance party will be held on December 27 in the W.I. Hall, "The Blenders", pro- viding the music. The roll .call was on helpful hints for Christmas shoppers. Collection and Pennies .for Friendship were received. Christmas carol singing with Mrs. William Coultes accomp- anying at the piano closed a pleasant evening. —Members of the Huron Chapter of the Eastern Star were guests of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Churchat the Sunday morning worship service. Worthy Patron Scott Reid read the Old Testament lesson and Mrs. Reid, Worthy Matron, read the .New Testament Lesson. Rev. R. H. Armstrong chose as his sermon topic "Star of the East". Mr. and Mrs. Murray Gaunt sang a duet and the double trio sang two numbers. The St. Andrew's Bell .Ringers were also in attendance and played some numbers." • 9 —Mr. and. Mrs. T. S. Beattie flew to Camrose, Alberta, last week where they attended funeral service for Mrs. Beattie's sister, Mrs. Edgar (Margaret) Snell who died on Sunday, .December 8. Wo4 Township Council. abets held a ree' a during winch three applicants _ position of read eta., !tY Were intervievmd. After ilINS, it was decided the applicants be rectae and Mr. Humphrey be Hiked to accept the position and continue his duties as grader operator with bookkeeping assistfrom the. clerk, At the regular ung of council, with Reeve Lyons pre- siding, re- sidn , George Joynt spoke about the.' problems that were ex- perienced in the construction and function of the Forster Drainage Works. On a motion by ,Counselors HERE WE GO!—About 20 to 25 day-care centre children and a dozen or more pre-school- ers with their mothers participated in the weekly skating seessioii at the Wingham arena Thursday morning. The day-care centre youngsters come Thursday Mornings while the pre-schoolers and their mothers enjoy Monday afternoon sessions as well. Cost of the pi`o- gram is 25 cents per child or 50 cents per family. (Staff Photo) Nursing home has been sold After working nine years on converting a school house, Mr. and Mrs. David Dinsmore have sold their 33 -bed Fordwich Nurs- ing Home to Manitou Holdings of Kitchener Ltd. • At press time the couple are contemplating another business venture. The transaction which was closed Nov. 29 involves a group of area doctors and dentists. They formed a company, Manitou Canada Bible Society has been rise for families Holdings, which is an offshoot of completed with a total of $402.65 chener.Compu-Serve Systems of Kit- being collected. Last year $416.70 • was the amount collected. In the new, year Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd I1amily AlloWances will be on visited with Mrs. Walter Scott • the rise with the coming of the and Mrs.. Elizabeth Shackleton onnew year. ' Sunday afternoon. Health and Welfare Minister Robert Hibberd, along with ��Ir:; ; Marc Lalonde announced the and Mrs., Frank Collar, inerease,yrhich is based on the Intim attended -the—cant/447T � cost of living increase since "Night of Miracles" at' the New : November 1973, as provided for Tribes Mission at Durham, in the : Family Allowances Act. Saturday evening, Federal monthly allowances Terry Ansley of.. Kitchener paid for children under the age of spent the weekend with Mr. and d 18 will rise to $22.08 from $20 a Mrs. Clare Van camp and sons. month per child. Under a pro - Mrs. Robert Procter visited vision in the Family, Allowances last Sunday with,her sister, Mrs. Act, a provincial government Saltus Jones of Scarborough, a may ask the federal government patient in Scarborough General to vary the family allowance Hospital. rates payable in that province Miss Marjorie Procter of according to the . age or the Sarnia spent last weekend with number of children in a family, or her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert both, providing the family allow - Procter. ance payments in each province Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hill, average $22.08. Jeffery and Richard of RR 1, Special Allowances, which are Tavistock visited on Sunday with paid to foster parents and welfare The Moirs recently sold their her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. agencies, government depart- establishment, Moir Furniture Robert Procter and Maxine. ments and institutions that are and Funeral Home, after 18 years There will be Christmas ser- maintaining , children, will also of operating it. While the trans- vices at Knox United Church on increase to $22.08 from $20 in''all action becomes effective Jan. 1, 10 provinces. the Moirs have agreed to stay with the new owners until Feb: 1 when Mr. Moir will join the Ford- wich Nursing Home staff. BeIgrave Personals Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cook,. Sunday, December 22 at 11:15 formerly of Belgrave, will quietly a.m. and in the evening at 8. The observe their 65th wedding anni- special evening interdenomina- versary on Saturday, December tional carol service will be based 21. Mr. Cook is residing at the on the six lessons of Christmas, Goderich Nursing Home. Mrs. with carols interspersed through - Cook resides with different out the service. All members of members of her` family. the community are very welcome Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cantelon to join in the service., of Tweed were weekend visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Harry McGuire. The canvassing for the Bel. Allowances grave Branch of the Upper Dan Clements, general manager of Compu-Serve Systems and secretary -treasurer of Manitou Holdings, said that doctors feel more comfortable and so invest more in businesses that d are inedicallg-orienta ' He added that the investors them- selves can contribute with their expertise, not just in capital. The doctors include: Dr, W. P. Trainor (dentist) of Listowel; Dr. Ron Clooney (dentist) of Listo- wel; Drs. Don and Bill Munn of Listowel; Dr. George Vanner of Palmerston -chairman; Dr. Arthur Shelling (dentist) of Palmerston; Dr. Joseph Murray of Guelph; Dr. J. Quigley of Hamilton and Dan Clements. The nursing home's new ad- ministrator will be Gordon Moir who will begin his duties Feb. 1. • mcagowatrAmotamt ROCKING CHAIRS A favorite with young and old alike. We have several styles a in stock. 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She bought the prettiest baby dress she could find and, having been directed by a Salvation Army captain, took it to a home where there was a baby, giving it in their name. One of Helen Steiner Rice's Christmas poems concluded her talk. President Mrs. E. Powell led in the opening prayers and Mrs. W. Austin read scripture. Roll call was answered with a Christmas verse and Mrs. Jack King was appointed to send gifts and cards to sick and shut-ins at Christmas. A letter from Chiah MacKay of Wunnumun Lake, was read, requesting warm clothing. A lively auction sale was con- ducted by Mrs. Joe Kerr. Rev. K. Hawthorn closed the meeting with prayer and tea and cookies were served by the host- nd her assistants. The January meetig will be held at the rectory. • • tt+d Church on Sundaa in -memory of William B. Conran Who poised away December ,, 171. The arrangement was Mr. Conron's 'family. 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