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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-11-07, Page 10r�. Mrs. ;n King; Mrs, Jasper Par- rish ary Rev. Brenda Clark were in London Saturday at St. Paul's Cathedral for the election of coadju- tor: -Bishop for the Diocese of Hurent. Or. and -:=Mrs. Bob Campbell of Alberta°,. spent a few days with the forni046 parents, Bob and Ellen Cann tlx: ctjatttlations to Mr. and Mrs. Te►dan who were married Fri - , d Not 3 at Kingdom Hall, Lis - taw 'with a reception following at the .. ,Station:, Mrs. Keith Dailey of Clif- ;sited one day last week with 14 Ruby Armstrong. quite a number from Fordwich and area attended the Commence- rttent,Exercises at Norwell District High School on Friday, Oct. 27. Word was received here that Mrs. Ed Montgomery passed away in Toronto on Oct. 29. Mrs. Mont- gomery was the former Minnie Graham of Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. Goosen Winkel have arrived home following a three-week vacation with relatives in Holland. Chad and Amber Soper returned home to Shelburne on Monday after spending the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Soper. Mr and al 'Reed, R.R,3, Cherry, visited ow the weekend with tvirs. Alma Hargrave and attended . the. Hargrave family gath- ering at the Fordwich Flair on Sat- urday.. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Soper attended the funeral of a frieitd;'on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Mayfield United Church. Friends of Mrs. Florence Wilson will be pleased to know she has returned home from hospital. We wich her a speedy return to good health. Mrs. Elmer, Harding, Mrs. Dick. Agla, Mrs. jean Clarkson, Mrs. Harold Gil son attended the 50th Anniversary of the Women's Insti- tute convention, Guelph area, Oct. 26 and 27, held at Maryhill. Mr. and Mrs. Os Harris of Noble - ton spent last weekend with Mrs. Jean Clarkson. Bill and Jean Sothern, Bill and Nancy Mulvey attended the gradu- ation of the former's grandson, Tim Sothern on Oct. 29 at Wilfrid Lauri- er University. Tim received a Bache- lor of Business Administration, Honors, with Distinction. He is presently employed with Ward Mallette chartered accountants in Kitchener. Others attending were Tim's parents, Gary and Sharon Sothern, Tracy Sothern, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Seifried of Palmerston, PUMPKIN -CARVING CONTEST—Matthew Laffin and Mark Franken, ' front, did a spectacular job carving their pumpkins last Tuesday at Sacred Heart School in Wingham just in time for Hal- lowe'en. Shown in back is Jennifer Grummett, cooperative educa- tion student. • R44s Ke Eliaiof Brandianil Kristy oftarriS l i n and Jane iott, of Kitchener.. Following gradr >adon Caryand Shan entertained for a dinner in Kitchener. Remembrance Day Service will k held' on NOV. 11 in the Fordwich United Church at 10 a.rn. The 1tlUth anniversary service will be held at Trinity Anglican Church at 11 a.m. on Sundays Nov 12. Ven. Jinn Francom, Archdeacon of the Saugeens will be the speaker. A luncheon will follow the service and everyone is most welcome. A number from the area attended the Benefit Dance for Mr. and Mrs. jack Denney at Paisley on Friday night, Oct 27. The Dennys recently lost their home by fire and they were .also fort= Fsracd h (esl dents;. Friends .of FredMein will pleased to, know be has returned home from Listowel Hospital. We wish him continued good health. Mrs. Alfreda Vanderheyden attended a conference last Wednes- day and Thursday in Toronto. ' Ian Bryan and Christopher Mur- ray of Fergus were last weekend guests with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Douglas an d on Sun- day all attended a family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stewart in Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Don Gedcke, Greg Gedcke and Mrs. Bernice Caeser attended the graduation of the for- mer's daughter, Sandra, from Wil- frid Laurier University on Oct. 29. Fordwich seniors plan several upcoming events FORDWICH Several upcoming events were discussed and planned when the senior citizens held their October meeting, which opened with a welcome to all, birthday greetings to one member and anniversary wishes to two couples. Roll call was answers to the ques- tion, 'When you went out on Hal- lowe'en, what did your treats con- sist of?". Institute hosts card party FORDWICH—Thirteen tables were in play at the Fordwich hall for the Women's Institute card part High winner was Helen Nickel, playing as a gent. Evelyn Charters was high lady. Consolation winner was Louise Sangster, also playing as a gent and low 'lady was Marian Kennedy. Special prizes went to Marian Kirby and Lorne Kelley. The next card party will be Nov 10 at 8:30. Everyone is welcome and lunch will be provided. The Christmas dinner committee reported .hree groups are willing to cater to the group. The Kennedy ladies will cater. Tickets will be available from group leaders and members are asked to obtain them within two weeks. Mrs. Roy Kennedy and Mrs. Agnes Geiger are responsible for entertainment at the Christmas melting. Duncan Sangster, Jean Pctznick, Helen Nickel and Minnie McElwain will arrange a program for the nursing home on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. The next card party will be Nov 10 at 8:30 p.m. and the Christmas din- ner meeting Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Members agreed to send $50 each to Town and Country Homemakers and the Day Centre for the Home- bound. A petition was signed to send to the pension board, concern- ing seniors' pensions and protest- ing the new goods and services tax. Mrs. Evelyn Wilson gave some thoughts on Remembrance Day, reading a poem, "Why I Wear a 'Poppy". Rev. John Stinson played some classical and modern selec- tions on the piano. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ruttan showed pictures and gave interesting commentary of their trip to Cypress, which were much enjoyed. Hai oyye'en dance is succus for junior WI FORDWICH—The Family Hal- lowe'en Dance held Oct. 27 at the Howick Community Centre was attended by over 200 ghoulish guests who enjoyed an evening of frightful fun. Sponsored by Howick Juniot Women's Institute, the dance was an evening of activity, including Seniors attend October meeting BLUEVALE—Cooperative weather and the anticipation of another fun night with good friends, encouraged 37 members to attend the October meeting of the Bluevale seniors. The president, Jack Fischer, com- menced activities with words of welcome and the singing of "0 Canada". A donation of $100 to Town and Country Homemakers was agreed upon. The majority signed a petition from USCO in opposition to the government's impending plan to impose the nine per cent goods and services tax and the refunding of portions of the Old Age Security pension for certain cit- izens. Members were reminded of the upcoming dance on•Nov. 10 and the open euchre on Nov 13. They also look forward to a Christmas dinner in the United Church. Vera Moffatt delighted the group with a humorous reading, "I Can't Remember", and "Happy Birth- day" was sung to five members. Remembrance theme for Bluevale WMS BLUEVALE—"Remembrance" was the theme Mrs. Glenn Colley chose to open the November meet- ing of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Jack Jenkins read scripture from Psalm 15, with com- Wingham Rick O'Neil and son Eric of Air- drie, Alberta, were recent visitors With members of the O'Neil and Nethery families. ;; Mrs. Jean Aitchison has received , letter from William Connell of RR Ariss, updating Wingham friends ,with information shut his Mother, li4rs. Daisy Connell. Mrs. Connell slow resides at the Elliott Home in 'Guelph. Aside from perhaps three .or four bouts of angina in the past thre years, she enjoys relatively ;good physical• health. She is tory without walker or; s the Of ments about the greatest love story, God's love in the gift of His Son. Mrs. Colley read "The Flower That Won the Peace". ° Mrs. Jenkins gave the treasurer's report and members were remind- ed to bring their mite boxes to the December meeting at the home of Mrs. Alice Elliott. Two tharyou cards were read, from Lav nito Bal- lagh and Alba Munr<tell.. Mrs. Jack Willittji spoke about gayer, telling members.. to loot for esus. She mentioned the many kinds of prayer and said Pod does respond. tit prayer. She urged the members tel; share their special " and they thrill mile joy; giadueim and peace with id.' She 'closed . with a poem., It ?'fest'' a i • Elmer T ry i is top ei BELMORE—Mtn ' Je>~i ei jr wee the high gentler; it Pial euchre arty f t hint and. Stork', 1 dfii ' Results of the card -playing showed Edith Garniss and Mel Craig had the best luck; the worst going to Winnie Boyd and Jack Jenkins. Very fortunate in the draw were Mar- garet Mundell and Jack Fischer. Hosting this party were Jean Mathers and Isabelle and Bob Gille- spie who distributed prizes and provided a delicious lunch to con- clude another evening of good fellowship. costume judging, door prizes, con-• rests, draws and of course, great dance 'music supplied by Larissa and Jennifer Fenton, and Aaron Stewart. Costume judging was a difficult task completed by Norm and Edna Fairies and John and Elizabeth Brown. The categories included funniest, scariest, and most original of each age group, and more than 100 participated. JWI members dor:eted home- made or baked items in "Harvest draws" which were won by Donna Watson and Rev. Jeff Hawkins, both from Gorrie. Many door prizes were donated by area businesses and awarded throughout the evening. "Guess the Jelly Beans" was won by three-year-old Whitney Rowley of Fordwich, who is proba- bly still eating all 367 of them. The ever.ing concluded with a delicious lunch brought by all. 4j WHICH IS WITCH? --Witches, clowns, and monsters joined in the fun at Wingham Public School's Hallowe'en assembly last week. Several primary grades dressed up for the occasion. iriaiarai' COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sponsored by: Gorrie 335-3525 Wingham 357-2636 'INSURING TOMORROW TODAY" Insurance - All types. Homes, business, auto, farm, life Judy Sanderson Wednesday, Nov. 8 to.Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1989 Wed., Nov. 8 Wingham United Church, Beef Dinner, 2 settings 5 and 7 p.m. Advance tickets only. Wingham Board of Police Commissioners Meeting, 3 p.m., town hall. Wingham Area Fire Board, 8:30 p.m., fire hall. Fri., Nov. 10 Huron County Health Unit, Adult Health Clinic, Gorrie, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church Women Bazaar & Tea at Belgrave WI Hall, 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 11 -'Remembrance Day Service, Branch 180 Royal Ca- nadianfegion; Legion Auditorium, 10:45 a.m. Ev- eryone welcome. Banquet chid dance, members and guests only, 7 p.m. 5th Annual Formosa Craft Show at Formosa Comm. Centre, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Country cafeteria. Sun., Nov. 12 Ecumenical Service to witness of the Thanks to Sanctify for Life, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Presbyte- rian Church. 125th Anniversary of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Whitechurch, service 11 a.m. Guest speak- er, special music, old time costume optional, pot luck luncheon at noon. Evening service 8 p.m., spe- cial music, social hour following. Mon., Nov. 13 Dinner Fashion Show, sponsored by Wingham Li- ons Club, The Golden Pheasant Restaurant. Two shows 5 and 8 p.m. Tickets from Lions members or Golden Pheasant. Euchre party, Bluevale Hall, 8 p.m. Y wei.#10q10 try u ,nft les Ii Atte the best financial institution to take care of Otte Trait fs gtvintg away free Royal Mahon gifts to new saving ,sec+ 'Jf *us et dem* $2,500 or more. 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