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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-10-30, Page 4Advance -`fires Thu rsda , October 50, lifi3 Griffin -Walker vows in Belgrave church ^. Marriage vows were ex- changed by Carol Ann Walker of RR 5, Wingham, and Bruce George Griffin of Gorrie in a 6:30 ceremony performed by Rev. John Roberts in ' elgrave United R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST GODERICH The Square 524-7661 MATERNITY WEAR at the SEPARATE SHOPPE Main Corner Clinton next to Campbell's Men's Wear Open 1 to 6 Closed Weds. AMOY Friends Are A Nice Thing To Have... THIS EMBLEM IS THE SIGN OF GOOD BUSI- NESS AND GOOD FRIENDS. For information call: Phone 357-3275 Li Church on Saturday, October 11. Mrs. Karl Lentz was organist for the occasion. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Walker of RR 5, Wingham. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Bert Griffin of Fergus. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor - length gown of white jersey with a full-length veil. She carried a white Bible with white streamers and yellow rosebuds,. Miss Donna Walker of RR 5, Wingham, as maid of honor, and sisters of the bridal couple, Janet Griffin and Bonnie Walker as bridesmaids, wore gowns of peach polyester crepe. Each at- tendant carried a single yellow rose. Bob Mitchell of Owen Sound was best man and ushering guests were Mervin Griffin of Edmonton and Allen Walker of RR 5, Wingham. A reception followed in the Wingham Legion Hall where music was supplied by The Crip- pled Duck. The bride's mother wore a floor -length two-piece gown of blue polyester knit. The groom's mother's two-piece floor -length gown was of green polyester. For travelling to Northern 'On- tario and the United States, the bride wore beige trimmed with brown. On their return, they will reside in Gorrie. The bride is a graduate of the RNA course in Wingham. WHITECHURCH CLUB The new 4-H project began with the first meeting held at the home of leader Mrs. Archie Purdon. The other leader is Mrs. Walter Elliott. Wendy Kay was elected presi- dent; Lori Purdon vice-president and Clara Milligan press reporter. The roll call was an-, swered by five. . Discussion included the needs of the club members: record book, embroidery and applique. work box. They talked about color selection and learned stitches suitable for different fabrics. By the next meeting, the girls' are to have boxes ready, including material and thread. It was decided tohold the meet- ings iii Wednesday evenings. WINGHAM BIBLE CHAPEL Special Meetings On The Christian Home with Colin Anderson, Bible Teacher NOV. 9 THRU NOV. 23 Times Of Meetings - Sunday- 11:00 a.m.& 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Thru Friday - 8:00 p.m. St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) --- WINGHAM - REV. T. K. HAWTHORN, Rector MRS. D. RICHARDSON, Organist and Choir Leader SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 TRINITY 23 8:30 a.m.---Holy Communion 11:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Sermon MEETINGS Private Communions, second Monday, November 10 A.C.W. meets at the Rectory at 1:45 p.m. November 6 '. -44 4w.►rw 44 44444 44 44. 44 f • • Thanksgiving Calvin -Brick UCW theme WHITECHURCH — The United Church Women of Calvin -Brick held their Thanksgiving meeting at the home of Mrs. Ronald Coul- tes on Tuesday evening, October 14. Mrs. Donald Dow conducted the worship service and opened the meeting with thoughts on Thanksgiving and how it is cele- brated. The hymn, "Let Us Break Bread Together", was sung, fol- lowed by prayer. Mrs. Norman Coultes, Mrs. Ronald Coultes and Mrs. Dow took part in a skit on Thanksgiv- . ing, followed by questions arising from the presentation. Mrs. Dow then read a poem entitled "Pro- test at Thanksgiving". Mrs. Ken Mason read the scrip- ture, Psalm 145. The meditation was "Do I Have To -Be Thank- ful?" and was read by Mrs. Dow. She then asked those present to say a short prayer expressing what they had for which to be thankful. The offering was received by Mrs. Ronald Coultes and dedi- cated by Mrs. Dow. Following the singing of another hymn, Mrs. Dow introduced the new mission study which will be "Canada — Its People and Questions". . Mrs. Roy Dawson conducted the business of the meeting, dur- ing which time it was decided to send a donation to• Five Oaks. Members will present a pro- gram at the Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in the New Year. It was also decided to hold a con- gregational pot luck supper either November 29 or December 6. FORDWICH Mrs. Les Watkins and little daughter of Bolton spent a few days last week with Mrs. Eva Harris. Abortion and changing moi have effect on baby suppit KURTZVI LLE -- The pill and other methods of birth control have little, if any, effect on the number of teenage pregnancies, says Helen Allen. As the editor of the newspaper column, Today's Child, which runs in both weekly and daily papers, Miss Allen has worked with adoption agencies for many years. She was in the area last week to address United Church Women members at the North Huron Regional Rally of the Huron -Perth Presbyterial held in Kurtzville United Church Oct. 22. "You see teenagers have never used any method of birth control, they just think it (pregnancy) can't happen to them and that attitude hasn't changed over the years," Miss Alien said. While contraceptives have had little effect on the numbers of illegitimate children being born, other changes in social practices apparently have. "Abortion has had quite an impact," Miss Allen said. "That along with the tendency of un- married mothers to keep their babies now has resulted ina de- crease in the number off babies available for adoption." Of the babies who are avail- able, Miss Allen says the most difficult to get accepted by fami- lies are boys, especially those beyond the preschool age. "I don't know why but this has always been the case. The girls always get adopted first." Miss Allen also confirmed the fact that more children of Indian descent are now appearing in her column. "And I'm very pleased to say that they are being adopted." As for adoption enquiries, the column attracts letters "from.all over North America and from Europe." "We have had as many as 200 letters asking for a single child," Miss Allen said. However, she maintains that if people are interested in adopting a child they see in her column, if they enquire immediately, "they have a good chance of success." "This is especially true if it is a boy they want," she added. Asked if there was a problem in Canada with 4 `black market' sale of babies, Miss Allen said if there was then she wasn't aware of it. "There was quite a bit of publicity about this kind of busir neSs in the United Sate* ,late TODAY'S CHILD GUEST—Miss Helen Allen of Toronto (right), well-known for her Today's Child column in weekly and daily newspapers and for her Family Finder television program, was the guest speaker at the North Huron Regional Rally for the Huron -Perth presbyterial UCW held in Kurtzville. She is shown with North Huron Region Presi- dent, Mrs. William Coultes of RR 5, Brussels. (Staff Photo) year, but I haven't heard about it happening in Canada." The North Huron Region Com- prises 11 United Church Women's groups, namely: Belgrave, Blue - vale, Brussels, Calvin -Brick, Fordwich, Gorrie, Kurtzville, St. Helens, Whitechurch, Wingham and Wroxeter. Mrs. William Coultes of RR 5,• Brussels, president of the region, acted as chairman for the rally. Theme of the meeting was . "All you need is love." In 1964, said Miss Allen, there were 65 Children's Aid Societies, and when the Toronto Evening Telegram instituted the column "To -day's Child", there was con- siderable opposition from the Society. However,• three so. eietle,T Tor9/#0, Hamilt qt, and: Traditional white gown chosen by Gorrie bride A floor -length gown of white polyester crepe was chosen by Wanda Kathryn Burchill of Gorrie as she became the bride of George Wayne Connor of Clifford in a ceremony performed by. Rev. Wesley Ball in the Gorrie United Church on Saturday, October 11, at seven o'clock. The gown was designed on princess lines with long full sleeves and high "round neckline. The net yoke was trimmed with appliqued flowers and flowers also trimmed the skirt of the dress. She wore a long flowing veil held in place by a flowered headpiece trimmed with guipure lace. Her bouquet was orange and white Sweetheart roses. Mrs. Robert Kerr, aunt of the bride, of London, was organist. She played the Bridal Chorus as the bride entered and during the ceremony, she played The Wed- ding Prayer and "Walking Beside You". Lighted orange tapers in candelabra, surrounded by orange tinted mums and carnations, formed the setting. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Robert Ferguson of Gorrie and was given in marriage by her mother and step -father. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. George Connor of Clifford. Miss Sharon Burchill of Wing - ham was her sister's maid of honor. Her floor -length empire - styled gown featured a skirt of orange, gold and brown figured polyester satin.' The bodice, styled with long slim sleeves and round neckline, was of brown crimplene. She parried a bouquet of orange tinted mums and carnations. In dresses of similar style and material, but with figured bod- ices and plain brown skirts, were the bridesmaids, Mrs. Marlene Pellett of Teeswater, sister of the bride; Mrs. Ann Flanagan of Mount Forest, sister of the groom; and Mrs. Brenda Jillings of Fordwich, step -sister of the bride. They also carried bouquets of orange tinted mums and carnations. The groom's niece, Cheryl Flanagan of Mount Forest, wore a dress similar to those of the bridesmaids and carried a basket of orange tinted mums and carnations. Calvin Haug, friend • of the groom, of Clifford, was best man and guests were ushered by Roger Burchill, brother of the bride, of Gorrie, Larry Pellett and Eric McKenzie of Teeswater. They wore brown tuxedos with white frilly shirts' and brown bow - ties. They wore orange tinted carnation boutonnieres. A reception followed at the Howick Community Centre where music for dancing was supplied by Tiffin's Orchestra. Guests attended from Leam- ington, Chatham, Acton, Guelph, London, Kingston, Goderich, Mount Forest, Port Elgin, Kin- cardine, Walkerton, Clifford, Teeswater, Wingham, Blyth, Wroxeter and Hull, Quebec. The bride's mother wore a floor -length sleeveless gown of brown fortrel trimmed with beige and rust. She wore a corsage of yellow mums. The groom's mother chose a floor -length gown of peach crimplene with a match- ing jacket. Her corsage was also yellow mums. For a honeymoon to Northern Ontario, the bride changed to a navy skirt with figured blouse and white blazer. Her corsage was orange and white roses. Mr. and Mrs. Connor will reside in Gorrie. Kenora, who desperately needed to find families, decided to co- operate in a campaign where one child a day was featured for three weeks. Twenty-three children's pictures had appeared and at the end of the three weeks, 18 had been adopted. The response to. this presentation was warm, lov- ing and accepting. The paper de- cided to continue the feature for six weeks—which stretched into 11 years. By special invitation, Dr. Paul Rutherford of Listowel, ad- dressed the meeting on an issue which is causing grave concern to parents in Perth County. This matter was pin -pointed in a letter recently published in the Listowel Banner, and dealt specifically with a new approach to the teach- ing of sex education which is to be introduced in grades kinder- garten to grade six level. Dr. Rutherford strongly recommended that concerned parents attend an open meeting which is to be held in Perth County on Nov. 4th, and to state their views on the matter. He also advised the parents in Huron County to be alert when the same situation is faced in their school. In bringing greetings from Huron -Perth Presbyterial, Mrs. Roy Galway of Listowel, presi- dent, announced several items of interest. An executive meeting, • which all auxiliary presidents and program conveners are urged to attend, •will be held in Mitchell United Church on Wed- nesday, Nov. 5th, at 1:30 p.m. The annual meeting for the Huron - Perth Presbyterial will be held Feb. 4th, 1976, the location has not yet been selected. The London Conference is preparing a new mini -handbook of guidelines, out- lining duties of UCW officers at all levels. Mrs. Galway asked the women to state their preference regarding an evening meeting, or a day -long regional 'rally.A show of hands clearly indicated a preference for an evening meet - ing, At int an invitation td, bold the lif0 ,rally at "St. Helen's h was extended by ethe dele- gatea .from them andwas ae- cePte4. W. MCDonaidp Presbr tenial treasurer, in her financial report, ttsed a poster with a ther- mometer, to graphieally illus- trate the financial progress toward the year's objective. She promoted the use of Combo, Man- date, and the Missionary! Outreach as invaluable aids toward meaningful stewardship programs. Members of the: Wingham UCW recalled memories of "Fun Night" at Alma College, when they presented a musical skit. Dressed in costutnes of the early CGIT and of the 1925 flapper era, and in more conservative choir gowns, they represented the three uniting churches, in a catchy parody "S'posin' we should all unite". The worship was under the leadership of Mrs. Ross Ander- son, and Mrs. Ken Wheeler of the Belgrave UCW. The five Coultes Sisters from Belgrave, delighted the gathering with their vocal arrangement of. "Somebody Bigger than you and I". Mrs. Edgar Gedcke, president of Kurtzville UCW welcomed the ladies on behalf of the hostess church. Mrs. A. L. Stephens of Gorrie, was appointed secretary for the evening, and the minutes of the 1974 Regional Rally, held in Gorrie, were accepted as read, on motion by Mrs. Barry Passmore of Wingham. The offering was received by tM I fu ination of Supply was given. by Mrs, Jack Ferguson Q Gorrie, presbyterial supply, secretary, Iteeauso of conditions supplies can beno looter sent .to Angola. Mire as 15isted by Mrs. Gilbert ;gi oft 10 resented information t.eefieet'# - - Ing the wide range . of literature available, of Wrozetei , Wand by the Calvin -Brick —Mi'. and Mrs: John Avason of Lambrecht Ave. East Detroit, Michigan spent the weekend with her brother, Mr. Harold Herd of town. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Herd ° I and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Whitby and Pam visited on Friday evening at the same home. NOTICE', THE OFFICE OF R Dr. W. A. CRAWFORD will be CLOSED For The Winter After Nov. 12 PROCLAMATION "To bring to the attention of the people of Huron County that nutrition is essential to overall good health and vitality and that sound eating habits provide many benefits to all ages, I hereby proclaim,: NOVEMBER 2 - 8, 1975 NUTRITION WEEK A�. McKinley, Warden, County of Huron 1 M' �{ �;C'� ",e'"'td •!',!' `:W1' �. tom'., �� THE CG. I. T. GIRLS WILL CANVASS FOR UNICEF Friday, October 31 - 4:30-6:00 ingbain Abbanweintes Amend el 4 h ,l is 44 e ?94aiktor fin vetghe o Let us assist you with your plans for that all important wedding day. COME IN AND SEE OUR COMPLETE SELECTION OF • INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEMENTS • INFORMALS • ACCESSORIES Your choice of various paper stocks, type styles and sires. ask for .. . 1• • wIot Select your wedding invitations, announcements and accessories with complete confidence as to quality and correctness of form. 1 WE ALSO HAVE PERSONALIZED WEDDING NAPKINS, MATCHES (t%(.2/(f) AND CAKE BOXES �r; •_ • • f• y. 4 0 • •