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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-09-16, Page 14le Wingham Advance -Times, September 16, 1981 MRS. WILLIANM SOTHERN Notes from Fordwich Mises Minnie McElwain, John McElwain and Mrs. George Pittendreigh spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McElwain in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave attended the steam threshers' reunion in Blyth on the weekend. Also attending the event from here were Mr. and Mrs. Barry D'Arcey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller and - Darcy, Fred McCann, Blake Gib,,son, "Lorne Lambkin, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sothern, Mrs. Mary McClement and Harvey McElwain of Listowel. Mrs. John Boonstra and family have moved into the village to the home they recently purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McLaughlin who have left to make their home at Chateau Gardens,Hanover. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bast and Mrs. Elsie Strong visited one day last week with Mrs. Pearl Patterson at Geri - Care, Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. Doug. Har- grave, Tracy, Michael and David Hargrave were in Toronto Sunday and at- tended the football game between Ottawa and Toronto in .which Jim Reid was playing. Ottawa won the game. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brunarski spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Brunarski at Port Colborne. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jacobson and family spent the weekend in Port Colborne with the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Smyth of Toronto were Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller. Mr. and Mrs. John Lep- pington, Vicki and Tammy, and Mrs. Jack Leppington of Gorrie visited Sunday with Jack Leppington in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where he underwent major surgery last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam John- ston• visited' Sunday in Wiarton with Mr. and Mrs. Alf Tomlin. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Johnston were Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Gibson, Mrs. Marian Stirling and Songs highlight of. h�mecorningservice FORDWICH — The United Church was filled to capacity Sunday morning, Sept. 6, to welcome homecomers to the Howick 125th anniversary. Rev. T. W. Fleetham was in charge of the service and he welcomed two former ministers, Rev. Stewart Miner and Rev. Charles Forrest. Mr. Miner gave the sermon, God of the Living, and Mr. Forrest assisted with the scripture reading and prayers. Mrs. Ron Livermore, the organist, had prepared special music. Prior to the service, a sing -song was . enjoyed, led , by Mrs. ' Livermore and D. Lockie. The anthem was a medley 'arranged, by Mrs. Liver- more. Songs included: "The • Church in the Wildwood", with a quartet of Brenda •Martin, Lisa Lambkin, Lloyd and Ron Lockie; "Blest Be. the Tie that Binds", solos by Dave Lockie and Cathy •Gibson; "In My Heart There Rings. a Melody", %,a duet with Brenda Martin and Eleanor Gibson; "There Shall Be Showers of Blessings"., sola" by Ron , Lockie and quartet of Minnie McElwain, Marilyn Lockie and Dave and Bill Lockie; "There Is Power \ In the Blood", solo by Lloyd Lockie and duet by Mary Siefert and. Wayne Lockie; "Softly and Tenderly" and "Reprise", ended' the ser- vice. After the service everyone was invited to , enjoy a bounteous smorgasbord dinner prepared by the ladies and a reunion and social hour was enjoyed. Voice for Life meeting The Wingham Voice for Life held its monthly meeting last week. The meeting was opened by the president, Sally Cam- peau. •In her education report Mrs. Campeau reported that Dr. Bernard Nathanson was guest speaker at the Alliance for Life convention held in St. John's, Newfoundland. Dr. Nathanson, one of the co-founders of a pro -abortion group in the U.S. and now a pro-life advocate, told the delegates that therapeutic abortion committees simply "rubber stamp" a woman's request for an abortion. He termed this process "abortion on demand". He also was sharply , critical, of the pro - abortionists in the U.S. As a result of their activities, there are now 1.5 million abortions annually in •the U.S., he said. Dr. Nathanson, who is author of the book Aborting America, told the delegates he will release his "Abortion Papers" shortly, which he believes will be "the pro - abortionists Watergate". The local pro-life group is planning a "Walk for Life" on Saturday, Sept. 26, which will be a "family affair", in this year of the disabled. The walk will start at the DeBruyn farm, east of Whitechurch on Highway 86 and continue to Wingham. For more information about the walk-a-thon, call Mrs. DeBruyn at 357-1769. • Mrs. Myrtle Wallace, all of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Johnsen of Freelton, Mrs. Faye Davey and Mrs. Barbara Stevenson of Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. Wray Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wilson attended an Optimist convention at.the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, over the weekend. Mrs. Don Elliott and boys of Niagara Falls spent last week with her parents, Mr. and irs. Mel Allan. Visitors with Mrs. Wray Cooper during the weekend of the 125th Howick anniver- sary were Mr. and Mrs:\, Clayton Brown, Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Brown, Strathroy, Miss Margaret Brown, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown, Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. . Bruce Fletcher, Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Brent Wylie, Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bryans of Ayr, Mr. and Mrs.Richard Hardacre, Toronto. Mrs. Gerald Huether and daughters Sandra and Tracey of Cambridge -visited a couple of days last week with Mrs: Wray Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. George Linley, the former Winnifred Barnard, of Port Lambton visited over the holiday weekend at the same home and attended the 125th anniversary celebra- tions. LITTLE JACQUELINE METCALFE started Kinder- garten last week and reported that she likes it very much. Jacqueline was spotted waiting on the steps of the Wingham Public School last Friday afternoon for her brother who was to walk her home. • Wuxi>'a �.�.yu^ew•.I THERE WERE NO FIRST-DAY jitters for Desiree Curtis, Danny McPherson and Jason Schiestel when they started Kindergarten last week. The children found many toys in their classroom to occupy them, which let the Mothers slip away unnoticed. 'Different levels of Institute explained at Bluevale lneeting BLUEVALE — Mrs. Elmer Harding, president of this WI District, was the guest speaker . when .the Bluevale Women's Institute 0,held its September meeting. Mrs1 Harding shared some interesting reasons for the founding ' of Women's In- stitute. One • of the first • branches, Stoney Creek, is -still active today. The original Institute was inter- ested mainly in household science and,. while keeping • this a main interest, the organization has adopted new programs and topics (0 . keep it relevant to present ' times. Mrs. Harding also ex- plained the different levels of the WI. A District has 11 branches and approximately 300 membes. The first' District was founded in 1901. Bluevale's District is Huron East. An Area, first founded in 1939, has nine Districts and 119 branches. The FWIO (Federated Women's In- stitute of Ontario, founded in 1919, has 14 Areas, more than 1,000 branches and over 20,000 members. The FWIC (Federated Women's In- stitute of Canada), founded in 1919, is active in ten provinces, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. The ACWW (Associated Country Women of the World) was founded in 1930 and is active in 74 different countries with more than eight million members. With questions and an- swers, Mrs. • Harding ex- ,plained the duties of a president, secretary - treasurer, public relations officer, .District and branch director, Tweedsmuir convener, also what standing committees are, types of reports .that should be presented at 'annual meetings and who is eligible for a life membership. She ended.,her talk with- a poem, "We hove Everyone". Mrs.• Harding was in- troduced by Mrs. Jack Nicholson and, thanked by Mrs.. 'Cecil Payne. President . Mrs. Bert Garniss opened the meeting with. a well-chosen and timely message. Mrs. 'Carl Johnston played for the singing of the Ode, followed by the Mary Stewart Collect. The roll call, "When did you last consult your handbook and' why?", was answered, showing the handbook to be well used. Mrs: William Peacock gave two humorous readings, "A Notation from Management to Personnel" and "The Seven Steps to Mrs. McCutcheon hosts meeting Mof UCVV unit GORRIE — After a summer recess, Unit Two of the United Church Women of Gorrie resumed regular meetings, with the 'Sep- tember meeting held at the home of Mrs. John Mc- Cutcheon. Eleven members answered the roll call. Mrs. G. A. Minogue and Mrs. John Strong were in charge of the worship. Mrs. Minogue opened the worship and. Mrs. Strong chose the scripture 'verse. A hymn was sung followed by a short prayer by Mrs. Strong. Mrs. Minogue gave a reading and the worship period closed with a hymn and a prayer. The president. Mrs. Alex Taylor. conducted the business. She thanked those who helped with flowers and other things during the summer months. Thank you cards were received from shut-in members and friends and read to the group. The general ITCW meeting was announced for Sept. 23 at R p m. with Unit Two responsible for refresh- ments The Ir•easurer's report was given and plans for the ('hristma . Wonderland hni;rnr reviewed for Nov. 21 (he church hall Mrs. Taylor announced the October meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. David Dickert. The collection was received and the president closed the meeting with a prayer. Refreshments were served by the- hostess, Mrs.- Mc- Cutcheon, assisted by Mrs.. Bob Hastie, ' Guests with Mrs. Jean Kelly on Sunday at her 90th birthday party were from St. Thomas, Stratford, Toronto, Orangeville, Edmonton, Walton, Brussels, Ailsa Craig, Thedford, Centralia, Blyth, Kincardine and Belgrave. r MRS. OtitikGE BROWN Gorrie Mrs. William A. Smith accofnpanied Mrs. Lloyd Felker, Mrs. Norman McMurchy and Mrs. William ) iernes of Molesworth to the Maitland Presbyterial board meeting at 'South Kinloss Presbyterian Church on Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mun- dell attended the Belmore Presbyterian anniversary service on Sunday. Stagnation".. which were enjoyed by all. The ball trophy donated by the Women's Institute to the Recreation Club for Pee Wee teams, was won by,Bluevale this year. A request for a •donation to help , defray the cost of lights at the Bluevale park was left . until.'next month so more information could be obtained. - It was reported that leaders for the, 4-H dubs have been found and meetings are now beginning for the project, "Which came first ....the chicken or the Miss Kathy Snell will represent the'Institute at the Howick Queen contest to be held September 26 at the Howick Community Centre. Mrs. Carl Johnston and Mrs. Robert Perry were chosen as .atslelegates to the • Huron County Rally to be held at Belgrave October 5. Mrs. Charles 'Mathers and Mrs. Harry Elliott are alternates. The Guelph Area convention. will be held at Brussels October 22 and 23. Mrs. Mathers was named ACW meets at home of Mrs. Nixon delegate with Mrs., Garniss alternate. Cards were signed for the sick and shutins. The hostess, Mrs. William Peacock, was thanked and members were reminded that the October meeting will be held at Mrs. Perry's home "with Mrs. William de Vos as guest speaker. Everyone enjoyed a social time and lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Nicholson. FORDWiCH — The 'September meeting of Trinity Anglican Church Women was•held last Thurs- day evening at the home of Mrs. Wally Nixon. The president. Mrs. Well- ington Hargrave, presided over and opened the meeting with prayer. Devotions were taken by. Mrs. William Sothern.. Roll call Was an- swered by 16 members with an exchange of books. Mrs. Harold Foster reported that seven bales had been sent. A letter was read from St. Monica House thanking the group for its do- nation and also inviting the ladies to an open house. Members will cater at a banquet in November and will he having a bazaar arid tea on Nov. 1. The ACW have coffee mugs for sale from any of the members. The Alhanaires of St. Albans Church of London will present a concert at the Howick Central School Sunday at 8:15 p.ml with proceeds going to the Hunger Fund. Mrs. J. W, Gaunt gave the study ,book. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Stewart Rowley. The° president closed the meeting with a prayer and Mrs. Nixon conducted an auction. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ferguson with Miss Elva 'Foster assisting the hostess. STEVEN ANGER had no idea that Kindergarten could be so much fun. He said he wanted to play with the toys and the other children and ride the rocking horse. 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