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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-11-21, Page 6,• 4, A Afternoon U meets at Bel rave CRAVE.—The aft:maim unit of the United Church Women met t; Monday of last week in the church sChookoom, with an attendance of Jim Smith is tOrp man BELGRAVE—Jim Smith had the highest score for the men when 12 oa tables were in play at the weekly euchre party in the WI Hall on Nov. ,s 15. High lady was Mrs. Agnes Gaunt. Second high were Mrs. Irene Smyth and Mrs. Mabel Wheeler 71 (playing as a man). Low scores won prizes for Mrs. John R. Taylor and Lewis Stonehouse. 15.' Mrs. Sarah Anderson was waTin and imaYeksheatead 4.6:Piandera Twoletters were read regarding Psalm in unison and, for 4he rnedj- the Toc Alpha conference, one from talon:Mrs. Fenton used this pulite Jennifer Procter, the other a recom- verse bY verse, and itS',IneOving. mendation of Jennifer from Rev. Mrs. Alice Seott Bible gal:1y Peter. Tucker. The UCW donated from the first chapter of $25 toward Jennifer's expenses. Matthew's Gospel, on the geheolo, Mrs. Mary Hunter and Mrs.tgy and birth of Jesus Christ -and the Janisa Coultes are to look after the naming of His ancestors. For her study, Mrs. Hunter used the story of Rev. Dr. Vasant Sak- likar. He was born in India and at the age of 22 came to Canada at the request of the Department of Histo- ry at Memorial University, New- foundland. He experienced racial prejudice in many ways. Dr. Sak- at the Christmas meeting, likar believed that the church must Mrs. Audrey Fenton led the wor- confess that racism exists, then do ship. After the singing of a hymn something about it. erelds . Thegroup recited. tha7.Ard making of a banner for London Conference, Huron -Perth Pres- .bytery, at Centralia College from May 3 to 6. The list of those receiv- ing "The Upper Room" was updat- ed. A letter from CUSO's special women's appeal was read and any- one wishing to give to it may do so FA SHION AVE: 1,14) /o/yr THIRD ANNUAL FASHION SHOW 441 Monday, November 27 in the store 20% Discount store wide after the show 4 -4 t t ive hes-4 wir-s' ) • -`"" •ki LONG -SERVICE TO CHURCII--SeV,ekal members of St. joattll:An' glican Chtilib, in r were honored Sunday for their years of brisk/vice and devotifm: Making the prebentatiCinareltVart dens Robert Johnston and Harry Brydges, far left and far right, while Barry WetAger, Elmer Walker and Terry Nethery are the recipients. Rev. Douglas Madge is second from the right. - Knox remembers its war 'veterans BELGRAVE—An atmosphere of reverence and remembrance ed Church on Sunday, Nov. 12, for Union jack posted by the 'Brasa per- vaded the sanctuary of Knox Unit - the observance of Remembrance Roll, bearing the names of those Day. who paid the supreme sacrLq62 114riatawearasaaeaaa . An honor roll bearing the World War 1. names of World War Two veterans, Rev. Peter D. Tucker conducted elgrave and adorned with a eommemora- the inspiring service, reading the tive wreath, was placed in the names film the honor rolls. ,A ALP 'Notes entrance. On the communion table minute's silence was observed; was an oil portrait of Sir Winston scripture passages were read frorn Churchill, flanked by a grouping of Micah and St. John's Gospel. The . Canadian and Union Jack. flags, choir sang "A Song of Peace", with weekend with her grandmother, white crosses decorated with scarlet organ accompaniment by Mrs. Mrs. Mabel Wheeler. poppies, a large globe emblematic GeOrgeProcter. Danny Thompson and friend of worldwide participation and 'a Mr. Tucker stressed the impor- Holly of Toronto visited Sunday container of red poppy blooms. tance of history and remembering with his grandparents, Mr. and Other mementoes included a 1918 historic events. He then stated that Mrs. Bert Johnston. Canadian soldier's letter, a veter- all should remember Remembrance Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson and an's khaki cap, soldiers' pho- Day, for those people who served Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston visit- tographs and two copies of the were heroes and heroines. ed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mur- Legion magazine. Commanding Offertory stewards were Steven ray Lougheed cf Barrie. special attention was a very large Nixon and John R. Taylor.. Rennies celebrate their. Alicia Makes of London spent the 4 8212 244 1 60th wedding anniversary Percy and Minnie Rennie of Wingham marked their 60th wed- ding anniversary last Thursday, Nov. 16, at the home of their daugh- ter, Margaret Cavreluk of Wing - ham. The Reanies were married Nov. 16, 1929, at Holy Trinity Church, Toronto. One year later they moved to Hamilton, where they lived until 1949 and then moved to Brantford, where they lived until 1975, at which time they retired to Wing - ham. Mr. Rennie was- employed at Christie Brown and Co. for 46 years before his retirement. The couple has three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Gavreluk of Wingham; Mrs. Robert (Jean) Moore of Hamil- ton -and Mrs. Joan Hall of Stoney Creek. They have eight grandchil- dren and eight great-grandchildren. The Rennies have called Wing - ham home for almost 15 years now. They enjoy reasonably good health and Mr. Rennie is an avid gardener. • 2, The couple also was honc-red at a 60TH ANNIVERSARY—Minnie and Percy Rennie of Wingham fairly -dinner NowTI at Hamilton. marked their 60th wedding anniversary last Thursday at the home - Thirty-two were in attendance. of their aaughter, Mrs. Robert Gavreluk of Wingham. veral memorial gifts 237 Josephine St, WIN Hours: Mo -Thurs. 0-6; Ftt 9 t 04 esented to Chalmers Whitechurch—Several gifts were presented to ChalmerS. Presbyterian Church when the third special ser- vice of the 125th anniversary of the congregation was held. The open- ing of the present church took place 94 years ago Nov. 12, the day of this special service. Poinsettias were placed in memory of the pioneers. A dedication service followed a solo by Donald MacDonald, "Did You Step To Pray This Morning?". -Donald Newman presented a melte recorder on behalf of • Iamity;lit memory of Fred Newman. Mrs. Coileen McMillan presented a tele- vision set on behalf a the Tiffin family, in litettioty of Mr, and Mrs. Wes Tiffin. Mrs. Angus Falconer *dated a telipitdOrr on behalf in memoryof iddnation for Idt'chert sup- -ileswaa ma a by Mrs. Cladys Of ter IStci d a letter 4 • ^, 4 ..2.1 • -• • 4 Murray Gaunt and a second saki by Mr. MacDonald. Rev. Gordon Fish of Burlington, who was interim moderator at Chalmers frem 1963 to 1969, gave a:Para aa In the evening, The Reach Out Singers of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, London, presented a ser- vice of worship and praise. Music for the day was supplied by the choir; duets by Mr. and Mrs. hitechurch Notes Mrs. Tam Vannus of Lambeth, Mr, and !vire. Joe Dticharme of Coderich, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Laid- law, 'Michelle and Jason of Dorch- ester, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Sim - Mons of London, visited with Mt and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw andattertd- edc•the special service in Chalmers Itesbyteriali Churariin Mit and Mrs. Simmons also visited wt1i Ms.etertrude Durttin. MitaM Mtn. Addat keet m040.. reCently from their borne edwh ',their new hot/telt y 1111 be gre441y, „th�.commutdty�Mit, ,e! Eeet wag a great help to manyin the village. Friends were pleased to see them back to the special chinch service on Sundaymorning. W and Mrs. Cordon Campbell and Heather of Ancasier, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cutoskie of Kitchener and Mrs. Ann Oberholtzer of Waterloo visited last week with Mrs, Norma Milton!. Mk Henrietta Stuart, Mrs. leatette Wardrop, Mrs. Certrude nuridn, Mary Hchn and Jean Ross til ht the Remembrance Day service, at foyftodd, hey were accoinpintied at' piano Agnes Pertiet alaaaa, aa. •%elcaiilaa. aa at a iia:ealai. aw.a.a.t.