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Wingham Advance-Times, 1980-03-12, Page 6am Ivan i1 -°I°imes, March 12, 19841 .runt Forest hosts annual of Bruce Pres yterial UCW 'Women, Challenge and You' was the theme of the 18th annual meeting of the Bruce Presbyterial United Church Women held March 3 at Mount Forest United Church. Beautiful daffodils and tulips grown by Mrs. Gladys Ernst and displayed by Mrs. ,la !,,..-c.._.a ,,e the Aaaau Cr aw 1v8t graced sanctuary. Hostesses for the day were Mrs. Donna Hewett and her committee of Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Annabell Davies, Mrs. May Smail and Mrs. Ann McDowell. Mrs. C. E. Tupper, president of the Bruce Presbyterial UCW, presided and welcomed the large number of delegates from the various locals within the presbyterial. Following reports from the various divisions, the treasurer's report was given by Mrs. D. A. Brydon,,. Southampton, and the 1980 budget presented by Mrs. Tom Coley, Port Elgin. Mrs. An- drew Ruxton, Port Elgin, was appointed auditor. Mrs:Ruth Bishop, president of the Hamilton Conference UCW, brought greetings. vuaer9 ;sena,i,ccaa of the can Terence executive present were welcomed, as well as Mrs. Helen Whitney of the Grey Presbyterial UCW. Mrs. Hewett, president of the Mount Forest UCW. welcomed everyone and intro- ducd representatives from seven sister churches in Mount Forest, all of whom brought greetings. Mrs. Thora McCrea of Harriston spoke on behalf of retired missionaries. Lively sing -songs were conducted by Mrs. Keith Domm, with Mrs. Art Domm Wingham pro-life group hears report on abortion The Wingham pro-life group met March 3 at the home off Colleen Schenk. In her education report, President Sally Campeau said that according to Statistics Canada the number of thera- peutic abortions in Canada increased by over eight per RDOP plans a study on seniors' needs Over the next month or so a --team of ladies from, Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth and Zurich will be calling on selected senior citizens throughout the county . to ask them to .take part in, a study. ' The study on. the needs and desires of senior citizens .is being conducted ' in cooperation with the Rural Development Outreach Project from the •University, of Guelph and the Huron Com-' mittee. Professors Alex Michalos and Linda Wood from the university are interested in learning more about the life satisfaction of the elderly in rural Huron County. They are interested in such things as health, family relations, 'housing, etc. from several dif- ferent points of view, hoping to learn what is most important to seniors in this area.. It is expected the results of the study, will have a number of benefits for the community, including increased sen- sitivity to the quality of life and needs of the elderly, ideas for policy development for local social and community agencies, and 'suggestions for long-range programs for the benefit of seniors., cent in 1978, to a total of 62,290. She also reported that in 1977 at the Vancouver General Hospital there more abortions performed than there were .live births. In other business the group heard that the Wingham and Goderich pro-life groups will be purchasing two educational films: 'Love is a One -Way Street' and 'Should We or Shouldn't We?'. The groups are also ordering a human development set of fetus models to be used at health clinics, fairs, etc. The Winghairi group will be holding its annual banquet April 23, while a St. Patrick's raffle draw was held March 11 with first prize of a French provincial ceramic clock. . Money will be sent to the Woodstock pro-life group to help with a booth at the In- ternational Plowing Match The group then watched a slide presentation titled 'Before You Were Born' featuring Dr. Barry de Veber, a pediatrician at the London Children's Hospital, and Dr. T. Verny, author ofathe book The Psychic Life of the Un- born. In the book he claims the unborn have intellect and emotions of their own, un- derstanding the mother's feelings and knowing that they are alive. Euchre scores A euchre card part was held at the Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, on. March 4. There were 12 tables and the high lady was Helen Lewis. The low lady was Ethel Willis. Fred Porter was high man and Clarkson Martin was low man. The door prize was won by Nora Finnigan of Wingham. -Slot rn �. ,a: Il,n'•.tt 1 ..n+, 1(,,..I i II -I 'It Hite WELCOMES YOU A.FTER.NOON TEA A _-111:1' . DAYS A EEK -_fit: Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM rJoh„ Stree-' of Cer,r•e S.ree rho Roctor: The Rev Joh., 1 M Swor' L Tti THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BELGRAVE ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, WINGHAM SUNDAY, MARCH 16 * The Fourth Sunday in Lent 10 00 a. m—Sunday School 11 00 a.m - Mottinsiin the Parish Rooms Sat., March 15th 3 00 p m. 5 tlO p.m. Display of Church Vestments Vessels. linens and Hangings in the Parish Rooms The Public is cordially invited March 30* A Special Vestry Meeting will be held offer the 11.00 a.m. Service. i at the piano Literature Convener Mrs Clarence McClenaghan and her assistant, Mrs Alex Heard, introduced new books and resources available at the book display Rev M Allan McDowell of Mount Forest United Church conducted a communion service and said grace before the noon break. Mrs. Norman Blyth. and Mrs. Allan Mc- Dowell were organists for the day's events. Refreshment arrangements were made by Mrs Ruby Miller and her committee of Mrs. Allan Langdon, Mrs Norman Reeves, Mrs. Harry Pinder and Mrs Ruby Gard- ner. The theme yeas presented in the form of a skit by the Kincardine UCW and stressed that faith must lead to action. If a person lives in a com- munity and takes from it, then he -must also give back to it. Those taking part in the skit were Mrs. Jessie Clarke, Mrs. Betty . Tucz, Mrs. Gerry McLeod and Miss Lexie Bell. The guest speaker was Mrs. Marion Logan of Cambridge, Ontario. She is with the division of mission in Canada; developing women's programs and 'resources and supporting women's concerns and issues in the church. Mrs. Logan warned delegates to be aware that a change is happening in many aspects of women's roles and lifestyles. She challenged' members to 'consider how women can amalgamate their faith into a secular society and urged an effort towards changing systems 'and societies which oppress people She said thereheeds to be a tufting off focus and a need for a clearly defined mission. • Courtesies for the day were extended by - Mrs. Shirley Paul, Kincardine, chairman of the citizenship , division. Members of the Kenilworth UCW presented an In Memoriam service • for deceased members. Mrs A B. Eagles of Southampton presented the nominating committee report. Mrs. Ruth Bishop conducted the election and Rev. Ron Pierce, chairman of the -Bruce Presbytery, installed the following officers: President, Mrs. Ron Slade, Kincardine; past president, Mrs. C. E. Tupper, Harriston; 1st vice president, Mrs. S. Wolfe, Clifford;. 2n.d vice president, Mrs. G. Paul, Kincardine; 3rd vice president• Mrs. A. - Meisenheimer, Port Elgin. Recording secretary, Mrs. M. Byers, Tara; correspon- dence secretary, Mrs. J. Price, Southampton; treasurer, Mrs. T. Caley, Port Elgin; area vice presidents, Mrs. N. Evans, Allenford, Mrs. J. Patterson, Dobbinton, Mrs. A. Proud, Teeswater, Mrs. B. Hodgins, Kincardine, Mrs. R. Curtis, Guelph: stewardship chairman, Mrs. Meisenheimer; citizenship chairman, Mrs. Paul: leader- ship chairman. Mrs. Wolfe. The various secretaries .under each division were 'also in- stalled. The Clifford UCW conducted the closing worship service The invitation to hold the 1981 Presbyterial Annual at Southampton was accepted. There was close to perfect attendance at. the day centre this week. Those attending • participated. in a variety of recreational. educational and social events.' On Tuesday the group en- •joyed a singsong with •Annie Corm accompanying the group on the piano. Following the music session the group did exercises, adding a few new ones to build up muscle tone. The games period began with a few new games. Dominos and dice bingo proved to be easy gar les to play and provided a challenge to all who played. The afternoon program in- cluded a nutrition education discussion in the form of a word association game. Macrame followed and the ladies finished off another craft project. Next week the group's craft period will in- clude rug . hooking and decorative bulbs. Wednesday saw a,record at- tendance with 16 clients at- tending. This group. enjoyed a regular morning of exercises and games. Cards followed the noon meal. ' Thursday is ladies' day. and the group enjoyed a singsong with Tillie Gaunt. An active nutrition discussion preceeded the ceramic unit. It was led by Anita Mahe. The ceramic group has accomplished a fan- • tastic amount of work in the last two months and should be very proud of the work, which will be on display at the craft and bake sale, Wednesday. April 3o. The foot clinic that. is scheduled for March 19 is for those persons not able to_ manage their own nails. if you fall into this category. please phone 357-1440 for more in- formation. SPEAKING WINNERS—Twelve lunior and senior contestants from 'area elementary schools took part in the Royal Canadian Legion public speaking contest held In Clinton on March L Winners in the Zone CA level of competition included, front row, junior speakers (Grades 4 to 6), first, Susan Walsh, Blyth Public School; second, Kim McKay, Kincardine Township Public School; third, Leslie ten Pas, Hillcrest Public School, Teeswater. In the senior division for Grades 7 and 8, top place winners were, back row, Jeff. McNairn, Hullett Central; Chuck Egner, Colborne Central; Andrea McGregor, Wingham Public School. The first place winners now go on to district competition in Mount Forest. (News -Record Photo) MRS ALLAN GRIFFITH Wroxeter Mrs. George Griffith and Miss Margaret Griffith ac- companied Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Nixon of Fordwich to Sarniaon Sunday to attend the baptismal service for the former's great grandson, Christopher John. • son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Larsen.and little brother of Heather. Christopher is the first grandson for Mr, and Mrs.' G'''lenn. McKercher, Jamestown, who, ac companied by Mr. and Mrs. John McKercher and the baby's maternal' great grandmother, Mrs. Rhoda McKercher of Clinton, also attended. :'' '.'.".' •, ' Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Gibson, Barrie,- visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon 'Gibson, on Sunday, , • Wroxeter ladies were, in- vited to unite with Gorrie in the World Day • of Prayer service .in the Presbyterian Church on Friday: Wroxeter Senior Citizens sponsored a euchre in the community hall Wednesday evening u' der the con- venership of Art and Eleanore Gibson and Rev and Mrs. Harry Jennings. Prize win- ners were:, high, Mrs., Ivan Haskins and Mrs. Russell Nickel (playing as a man) ; low. Mrs. William Dettman and William Wright; lucky —tally. card, Mrs. Morley Mc- Michael. Churches - unite for World Day of Prayer FORDWICH --The- World Day of Prayer service was held Friday in Trinity Angli- can Church at 2 p.m. with Fordwich . United, ,Kurtzville United and Brethren -in -Christ Churches `taking part in -the service. Mrs.' Stewart Rowley presided and opened with the call to worship. Readers were: Mrs. Larry Ash; Mrs Wellington Har grave, Mrs. Ron Shelley from the Anglican Church. Mrs. Vern Heise, Brethren -in - Christ Church; Mrs. Edgar Gedcke, Kurtzville United- Church. nitedChurch. The voice of the young man was taken by Mrs. Jack Wil- son, the young woman by Harry Winkel, father's voice, Miss Minnie McElwain, mother's voice, Mrs. Orrance Laramie, all of the Fordwich United Church. *' Mrs. J. W. Daunt read "What does it mean to be free",`taken from The Living Message. This year the serv- ice was prepared by the women of Thailand. Mrs. Orrance Laramie pro -11 nounced the benediction. Mrs p Lorrain. Joha. is pleased to announce thm opening of a FLOWER SHOP at her home in the Whitechurch area. The doors opened Oil March 1, although preparations have been under way since January. D Et M Coins We will be at: The Elm Park Motel (Highway 23, 5 miles north of Listowel) in Room 7 Friday and Saturday March 14 and 15 9a.m.to3p.m. Motel phone 34302540 Buying: Silver dollars, 1967 and before $15.00 ea. Half dollars, 1967 and before $7.50 ea. Quarters, 1966 and before ..$15.00 per dollar's worth Dimes,1966 and before.... $1.50 ea. 1967 silver dimes Et quarters.$6.00 per dollar's worth 1968 silver only dimes Et quarters .. $4.00 per dollar's worth Olympic sets U.S. silver, 1964 and before, also wanted paying $110.00 paying$18.00 per dollar's worth Due to fluctuating prices of silver, prices may change withoutnotice. " vr.1,04,0, a4 HIGH/SCHOOL SPEAKERS—Judges had some tough decision making tod000 March 1 in Clinton when the top public speakers from area high schools were'pick'ed at the.. Zone C 1 competition at the Canadian Legion. The lunior winners for Grade and 10 were. first row first, Paul Murphy, Goderich District Collegiate Pncond stitute; se, Laureen Craig. Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS), Clinton; third, Heather Percival. Ktncacdtne. High School The senior winners for Grades 11 fd 13 included' baotc row. Gai• Hr)rtgn. CHSS. Rick Kloss, Seaforth District High 50061; „LICk Whv'od' F F Ma,.; ' 'hr nnharn The first prize winners go to district GOMPOtian in Al -'t f ,,• c' ( News-Recdrd Photo) ,w__,, .•... ma Spr:ng fash:ons have rived! 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