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Wingham Advance-Times, 1977-06-15, Page 4zl; es;, June 16, 1977 t torc evifsech attended the General meeting of the Presby- Chureh held at Toronto k. Rev. Lloyd Murdock of outh, Nova Scotia, was ,11), attendance. Mr. Kay was cotlgpanied home by Rev. 'George Peters of Kamloops, B.C., who was the minister of the church they attended when living in Kamloops. Mr. and Mrs. Kay and Wendy took Mr. Peters to Toronto to fly home on Saturday evening. In our account last week of Cecil de Boer going to the west to work we erroneously spelled the name UNICEF,. It should be UNIVAC which is work with com- puters. Mr: and Mrs. Eldon Emerson, Darlene, Sharon and Brenda of St. Catharines were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson and paid respects at the Lucknow funeral home where the late Mrs. Flannagan rested. Members of this community were shocked to hear of the sudden passing on Saturday of Mrs. Betty Flannagan whose funeral was held on Monday afternoon from McKenzie Memo- rial Chapel to Greenhill ceme- tery. The community extends sympathy to her mother, who de- pended on her nursing service, and to the rest of the family. Miss Karen Kiston and Susan Moss of Newmarket, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss of Plattsville and Mrs. Eileen Parker of Exeter were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Ben McClenaghan and Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan. Mrs. Ruth James of Woodstock and her brother, Russel Moore of Preston, were visitors at the same home. On Monday WI workshops were held in Whitechurch. Twenty-five Public Relations officers gathered under the leadership of Mrs. Harvey Houston, Provincial PRO. Secretary -treasurers net in Chalmers Presbyterian Church under the leadership of Mrs. Gordon Wall, District secre- tary -treasurer, and Mrs. Donald McKinnon, a former Bruce South District secretary -treasurer. Twenty-five curators met in the church basement under the leadership of Mrs. Gladys Arnold and Mrs. V. Emerson. Alex Kennedy of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Miss Annie Ken- nedy of Wingham were Monday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Kennedy and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Durnin. Grandmothers' heritage is W.I. curator's topic BLUEVALE — Mrs. Donald Street, curator, spoke on the topic, "Grandmothers — Our Heritage", when the Women's In- stitute met at the home of Mrs. Bert Garniss. Mrs. Street read an article written many years ago entitled "Wash.Day". It told what a young bride should do on Wash Day. Mrs. Street pointed out the dif- ference of grandmothers, of. yes- teryear and now. Today they wear pantsuits,, drive school • buses and go to college. Grand Mothers years ago made their own bread, butter, soap, carried water for washing and baths and waited for the water to heat. After the work was done in the evening, they, would mend, knit and embroider. "She got all the exercise she needed by washing on' the wash- board," Mrs. Street said. "She Young people take part in. special services WHITECHURCH — Instru- mental numbers and vocal solos by the youth of the church high- lighted the `anniversary services of the Whitechurch United Church when morning and eve- ning hours of worship were held Sunday in commemoration of the event. Guest minister was Rev. Eric Ledrew of Brussels. Organist was Mrs. Garnet 'Far- rier and guest pianist was Mrs. Dan Tiffin. Miss Susan Moss of New- market, granddaughter of Mrs. Ben McClenaghan of White- church and the late Mr. Mc- Clenaghan, .was guest soloist at the morning service. Jack Why - tock played a violin solo arrange- ment of "He". The morning sermon was en- titled "Christ's Witnesses To- day". At the evening service, an instrumental trio featuring trum- pet, clarinet and saxophone, with Paul Finlay, Janet Laidlaw and Steve -Pritchard, played two numbers. Instrumentals were also played by a quintet com- posed of Doug Clark, Kenny Irwin, Paul Finlay, Janet Laid- law and Caryn Nicolson. Mr. Ledrew, in his evening ser- mon, reminded everyone of "Our Christian Duty". - didn't have to lie on the living - room floor and do exercises!" She also stressed..a deeper pride in family life. 'She didn't gallop off to greener pastures; when she married she took an oath and she never 'dreamed of leaving her husband." In closing,the speaker said, "We have learned a lot from our grandmothers and we should - never forget what we have learn- ed." Mrs. Street also conducted a contest pertaining to the many shops that were in business years ago. . . President Mrs. Jim Armstrong welcomed members andguests and led in the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. She then read a poem, "Gone about as' Far as We ,Can Go". Minutes, the fi- nancial statement ' and corres- pondence were read by Mrs. Mel Craig, secretary. The Bluevale members are in- vited to the meeting of the Wing - ham WI on June 16. Miss Laura Collar, missionary, will show pic- tures. The Bluevale WI will en- tertain the residents of Huron- view, Clinton, today (Wednes- day). Mrs. Alex MacTavish reported a good attendance at the Sum- mary Day held for those who took the quilting. course. Plans are being made for the Institute to visit the Erland Lee Homestead and the Adelaide Hoodless Home- stead on Monday, June 27. An an- niversary party, will be held in October for which the WI will be catering. The 4-H Achievement Day will be held at the F. -E. Madill Sec oedary School on June 18. The Institute is buying 441 pins ' for those girls who recently joined the club. Roll call asked each of the members to name a place in Huron County and give the deri- vation of its name. Each member responded and the group learned the origin of many places in the area. After singing the Institute Grace, lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Ken Simmons, Mrs. W. I. Nicholson and Mrs. MacTa- vish. Mrs. Nicholson will host the July 6 meeting at two o'clock. Roll call will be "name a restaur- ant where you enjoy dining and - why". Each member is asked to bring a get -well card. , • 15 PUbLIC RELATIONS officers from Women's Institute branches in Huron and Bruce counties were addressed by Mrs. J. Harvey Houston, the PRO for Bruce South district, during a workshop session Monday in Whitechurch. The talk included suggestions on how to better perform the tasks of a public relations officer. spy • FATHER'S DAY DRAW 'YS 61FT CERTIFICATE With every purchase you make at Hayes Clothing on June 16, 17, 18, you get a chance in our Father's Day Draw for a $25 Gift Cer- tificate. We have' everything that Father needs in either work clothes or dress lines. Our Targe purchasing powers, coupled with our low overhead costs, enables us to give you the best price possible. Together with our low prices, there will be a number of in- store specials' for Father's Day so come in and see us. HAYES CLOTHING LIMITED \ Chargex Wingheim Mastercharge Hurry! Only a limited number of tickets left! CLINTON'S 2ND BIG COUNTRY MUSIC'SHOW Starring 'tett • Red ovine 4?0,01 e SECRETARY -TREASURERS from Huron and Bruce -county branches of the Women's Institute gathered in a workshop sessioreAAonday at Chalmers, Presbyterian Church in Whitechurch. Mrs. Gordon Wall, district secretary -treasurer for Bruce South, and Mrs. D.•J. MaFKinnon, past secretary -treasurer for the district, addressed the session. a Walton youth„ pleads guilty to charges Maurie John Flood, 16; of Wal- ton, was remanded in custody for sentencing.June 20 after pleading guilty to 13 chargesof theft, •pos- session of stolen goods and dangerous driving at provincial court in Goderich Monday. He was one of five adults charged last ,April in connection with a series of thefts of auto- mobiles and auto parts. Four ethers have already pleaded guilty to various charges and been sentenced. One juvenile was also charged. The thefts, involving about 411,000 in goods, took place dur- ing the first three months of this year. A car and two trucks were stolen from Wingham and auto parts were stolen from the Wing - ham, Blyth, Listowel, Seaforth, Walton, Mitchell and Elmira areas. Most of the stolen property was recovered, though one truck was burned, allegedly to obliter- ate fingerprints. The stolen goods included tires, wheels and a jack taken from Tolton Motors, Bluevale, and Bridge Motors, Wingham; a snowmobile taken from a trailer near Atwood; and a stereo tape player and other items taken from cars abandoned , during snowstorms. Three others charged were sentenced last Wednesday in pro- vincial court in Wingham after pleading guilty May 11. David George Rosekat, 17, of RR 1, Walton, was sentenced to A WORKSHOP SESSION for curators of the Huron and Bruce county Women's Institute branches was held Mondey in Whitechurch. Mrs. Victor Emerson, district curator for Bruce South, and Mrs. William Arnold handled the session. 195 days in prison and two years probation following a plea of guilty to seven counts of theft over $200, one count of theft under $200 and one count of possession of stolen goods. Richard Shipp, 20, of RR 1, Londesboro; was sentenced to six months in prison .after pleading guilty to three counts of theft over $200 and Murray James,, 18,'4f RR 5, Brussels, was sentenced to five months for three counts of theft aver $200 and one of Wilful damage. , Murray Becker, 17, of RR 2, Blyth, was earlier given a sus- pended sentence and two years' probation after pleading guilty to a charge of theft over $200. Sentencing of Mr. Flood was delayed pending a pre -sentence report from a probation officer. He pleaded guilty to seven charges of .theft over` -$200, one count of theft under $200, four counts of possession of stolen goods and one charge of danger- ous driving. The dangerous driving charge was laid when he was caught speeding ' down Huron County Road 25 in a truck with no lights on the night of April 1. Police also reported he had been drinking and had ne licence. aa� HELlat D AT 4`' CLINTON'S , COMMUNITYRENA SATURDAY, JUNE 25th TICKETS .4 ADMISSION: Reserve Tickets (ShoW and Dance) se ADVANCE Rush Seat Tickets (Show Only) s5 AVAILABLE FROM: Clinton: Groves T.V. & Appliances Seaforth: Kuriosity Korner Goderich: Campbell's Cameras Blyth: Elliott Insurance Wingham: Ernie King's Music Exeter: Huron Carpet Listowel: Listowel Banner Lucknow: Becker's Milk Store Stratford: Gordon's Men's Wear or by phoning 482-3129 or 482-3196 Sponsored by Huron Central Agricultural Society u.; Senior Citizens' Week is June 19-25. This is what Ontario's Senior Citizens are doing to help all of us, all year. During Senior Citizens Week. Ontario is calling everyone's nttnnt on to the contributions and needs of our provinces SF'n�ors i Talent doesn't retire. Senior Citizens have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with future generations. They are enriching the Cultural life of the province -by ' participating in every aspect of Ontario s artistic activities. They aro also coaching sports. teaching, driving other senior citizens to adppointments. astisistingthe.m to fill out income tax returns. and serving immany other different ways. Ontario is helping ourseniors defthings.for t>fjmselves even while they do things for others. There are over 1000 senior citizens clubs and 90 senior citizens centres in Ontario. • Special grants and other assistance are enabling older people to return to school and university. • Hnalth services. financial benefits, lax credits and alternative types of housing have also been made available to 5erl1(r , a A Senior Citizens Pnvilege.Ca•rd entitles them to special privileges at many cultural institutions, tourist attractions. 'places of business and transportation. Two free booklets. dntario Benefits for Senior Citizens. and 'Where to Use,Your Ontario Senior Citizens' Privilege Card. offer specific information about where and how to enjoy programs and services available to senior citizens. For your free copies, contact:your local Ministry of Community and Social Services office. or write to Senior Citizens Bureau Ministry of Community and Social, Services Hepburn Block, 4th Floor Queen s Park, Toronto M7A 1,S2 Keith i'J'orton, Minister of Community and Social Services c67 William Davis, Premier Province of Ontario