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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-01-10, Page 6.r Page 6—The Wingham Advance Tinies_January 10, 1979 Large crowd indicates 'lack attends concert Survey lateaded for last week BELGRAVIL—A large crowd tran' orfation enjoyed un annual of Ch istmasof arsonated Church Shmlday School Christmaspp Concert presented in the WI hall Possible, and distances make taxi of them are handicapped. Dec. 22. Rev. John Roberts was Two per cent of the residents of p chairman for the program, which a typical rural Ont4rio area have service too costly for most. The main objective of the included recitations by Steven no transportation available to The University of Guelph study University of Guelph's Rural and Mark Coulter Paul and them, according to a survey con- report notes that Jour segmenta Development Outreach Project, Chris McIntosh, Chris Michie, ducted by the University of of society have a greater likeli- funded by the Kellogg Founda- Steven Taylor, Heather Morton Guelph's Rural Development hood of being "transportation tion of Battle Creek, Michigan, fs disadvantaged" and Jennifer Procter. advantaged" than the general to facilitate the matching of Outreach Project. population. These are the Y A variety of songs and skits P°P Young, University resources talkie -needs were presented by esti class, The survey was conducted in the elderly, the poor, and the of rural communities. including the Beginners, Junior six northern townshipsof Huron handicapped. Primary, Senior Primary, Junior County, namely Ashfield, East The study found that almost In keeping with this principle, Boys and Girls Intermediates Wawanosh, West Wawanosh, two-thirds of the total population the Hurgn Committee, composed Morris, Tu Wes , and Howfck. in the study area had "complete of members from the county and and Seniors. Sheila Anderson, access" to transportation. That from the University of Guelph, is Katherine Procter, Heather The town of Wingham and the vil- is, they had a household vehicle planning future efforts that will Morton, Steven C°ultes and Ruth lages of Brussels and Blyth are available times ble at all tifor use. assist the North Huron commun- and Donna Higgins. entertained included in the survey area. on the fano. The study also showed that of PARTIAL ACCESS ity to help itself deal with the P sting transportation situation. Bill and Muriel Coulter and existing those lacking transportation, More than one-thirdwere found exi ting Iran the committee will family entertained with over half are handicapped and to have "partial arrear" to seecitizens a years old. More than one-third of a vehicle king to solve the needs of Christmas songs and everyone almost two-thirds are over 65 transportation. These people had be the senior citind the Nandi- enjoyed a slut titled, "Income available to drive Tax Blues". those lacking tansportation live sometimes, or could _ride as a capped' No concert in Belgrave mould alone. All of those lacking access passenger in a familyvehicle. The concerted effort and on- to transportation live in the town Among those with partial ' thusiasm of all local citizens in b Cl�ford Coultesplete utanrecitation this was or villages. access, the study found that over dealing with the transportation followed b Christmas carols and Transportation needs pose a one-third are under 16 years of situation a their own locality will Y contribute to integrated rural songs by the school chorus. Santa serious problem in rural areas age and 11 per cent are over 65. Claus arrived and was a big hit for those who lack access to a Half of them live in Wingham or development in the local area, with o and old alike. household vehicle. Bus service in one of the two villages in the sur according to those working in the young project. CURRAWS GENERAL STORE Schneiders Beef Patties, 2 Ib........ .. i ... • • • Box 2." Catelli Macaroni and Spaghetti in Bulk ........... 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Anna Hamilton Followion marries e, coupie BELGRAV�EfV•The t cl cstmas D Anna Ha ward g gy meeting of the UCW of Knox United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Bert Johnston. tour town with horse, cutter The following officers were honor's. elected: Mrs. Ross Anderson, Dana Gibson of Stratford and played the guitar and sang The leader; Mrs. Jack Taylor and formerly of Monkton and Dennis Wedding Song, Follow Me during The best man was Bob Eva of Mrs George Procter, assistant Look GreattoSpeer of Edmonton, Alta., and the processional, Lord's Prayer Hanover. The ushers were Larry leaders; Mrs. Procter, formerly of Hanover were united during the service and A Time Weis `of Vancouver and Duane secretary; Mrs. Murray Vincent, in marriage on Dec. 29,' in a For Us and Evergreen while the Gibson of Monkton, brother of the assistant secretary; Annie Cook, candlelight ceremony at 7:30 couple signed the register. bride. treasurer; social conveners, For her wedding, the bride A reception was held at the Mrs Clarence Yuill and Mrs. p.m. 1 ' wore a floor -length white knit Brodhagen Community Centre. , m Mrs. The bride is the daughter of g Robert Grasby;' , , Don and Donna Gibson of Monk- gown featuring an empire A-line The bride s mother wore a Cliff Logan; group leaders, Mrs. That's how you'll ANNE STEWART, of Seaforth, left, a summer student who ton and the groom is the son of style with a matching cape and floor -length ivory knit gown James R. Coulter, Mrs. Bert Jack and Hazel S of Han- hood trimmed with white fur. She featuring a pleated skirt with a Johnston, Mrs. John McIntosh; feel too in clothes worked with the University of Guelph Rural Development Peel carried a white fur muff drapedlace jacket and she wore a cor- Mrs• fresh) cleaned b our Outreach Project, discusses the problems of getting out and oVer community friendship, �_ y y around with Mrs. Elston of Morris Township. Rev. Michael Boulger per with silk cranberry colored roses sage of burnt orange colored Lewis Stonehouse; pianist, Mrs. gentle but thorough formed the ceremony at the and trailing ivy and ribbon. roses George Johnston. &ton United Church. Mrs. The maid of honor, Dianne The groom's mother wore a The next meetfng will be held method. Be it winter Holnkan was the organist. Brown of Gorrie, cousin of the floor -length gown of quiana knit at the home of Mrs. Laura wear or getting ready �ss, Gloria Hart of Mitchell, bride wore a floor4ength cyan- in an autumn rose color and she Johnston. for spring - trust us. St. P Church berry colored velvet gown with a wore a corsage of white roses. Mrs. Grasby led the worship -.,r matching jacket trimmed with The couple, upon leaving the service, "A Wreath of Christ - white fur and a white fur muff church, were met by a horse and mas„ Several members took (ANGLICAN) WI members enjoy draped with pink silk flowers and cutter driven by Don Hymers of part with readings and scripture trailing ivy and velvet ribbon. Monkton, and given a ride around verses telling the Christmas The bridesmaid, Miss Bev tovm• story and placed little signs on a W I NGHAM festive supper McCallum of St: Marys wore a The couple will reside in Ed- beautiful evergreen wreath. gown similar to the maid of inonton, Alta. Christmas carols were sung Deadman Cleaners John Street at Centre Street `» The Rev. John T.M. Swan, L. Th. HOWICK—The Howick Junior throughout the service. W GH ougho g IN AM �4 ft „ � Institute held its Christmas pot 1 ,• • r � .'!Mrs. Ross Anderson ave a luck supper December 28 in the reading titled, "Tell Me of SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 Fordwich Community Hall. Remember ,the lonely, Christmas". * 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany * The Christmas atmosphere i— r was created by Myrna Penny and @ i Debbie Wilson with the members unit members V red . n / f 'The Chiropractors" 8:30 a.m.—Holy Eucharist providing the delightful THE CHIROPRACTORS 1978 Prize-winner of the international Film 8 10:30 a.m.—Church School Christmas foods. Darlene TV Festival of New York" 11:00 a.m.—Holy Baptist and SermonHarding Started the evening with The afternoon unit of the Guest speaker at the meeting November 3rd, 1978 was a very significant day United Church Women met in the was Mrs. Louise Marritt, Huron for the chiropractic profession. a Christmas Bingo, followed by a — A DOCu171@Mary FIIR1 — it was on that dote that OCA President Lloyd Sunday School room with Mrs. County Field Coordinator for the cookie exchange. Stewart and Mrs. Ireland Rural Development Outreach W. Taylor, D.C., and Richard Lafferty, Secretary _ Sil- Sharon Armstrong and Darlene welcoming the ladies. The Project. She explained how a 1978 Award winner at ro the OCA Board were presented with the Film Harding led the group in a meeting opened' with Mrs. survey had been made in this ver Medal Award at the 21stinternational at th o mere Film The International Film and Tv Festival of New York at the Americana ' singsong of Christmas carols, the Passmore playing quiet music. area t? assess the needs of senior Hotel in New York City. music bei provided b Jean This was followed by a poem citizens, especially regarding Festival in New York. "Thr Chiropractors" has been judged as the ng y Silver Award -winner in the category bf Health NOTICERobinson. entitled "The Secret of a Happy ;.itransportation. See it Sunda J Films at on international level. This prestigious January 14th Day". This poem, as well as � Mrs. Marritt produced in- y, ry festival attracted over 3,000 films from thirty- r other items used in the worship, formation about trail3 Wtation 2:00 p.m. four participating countries, and there were . ` t� egory. Judgement has been rendered not by the were taken from a beautifully 'in the North Huron community. eighty films entered in the "Health Films" cat- „ illustrated calendar from the 'An area is considered rural chiropractic profession but by an anonymous O� sand Cats Year 1901. The calendar rather than urban if it has less`T panel of objective judges assessing the signifi- I Ownm originally belonged to Mrs. 'than 5,000 of population:` Bluewater Cable TV, Channel 12 tante and effectiveness of educational films �.7 !CS Doubledee's mother. Wingham has approximate)y 126 �� from around the world./ y 1 A hymn was sung, followed by homebound people. FREE RABIES CLINIC —Mr. and Mrs. Clarence scripture reading from I Peter, Henningand Miss Mildred chapter four. Mrs. Haselgrove There is to be an open meeting then led in prayer and a poem, ,.about transportation in St. An - Henning visited with Mrs. Hilda "Angels", was read. drew's Presbyterian Church. on Y Bolt at Cozy Cottage, Mrs. Thompson then referred Saturday, January 20, at 1:30. _ XNNOUNCING 3 - 7 p.m. Whitechurch, on Sunday af- to several articles which have The public is urged to attend. ternoon. been written in newspapers this Other coming events an - Fri., Jan. 12th ......... Wingham Town Hall —Friends gathered at the festive season, dealing with the pounced at the meeting included 2 - 8n m . home of Mrs. Arthur Stapleton, problem of loneliness. Loneliness the Friendship Club pot luck 0 William Street, the occasion luncheon on January 17- the ��! spares neither race nor sex, color n' • 9 Mon., Jan. 15th Dungannon Agricultural Hall being a dinner party to say nor age. "Let us not be so busy in UCW general meeting January 22 u u r r i e s jI j� r n i t j� 1,� r e farewell to a couple who has this new year that we forget to and the Huron -Perth `I'LL �L•� 3 - 7 p.m. made many friends in this area, remember all the people who are Presbyterial in Exeter United Mr. and Mrs. George Marsdin, alone," Mrs. Thompson said. Church on January 30. ID o �• �J 11�1��� & SON `I Wed., Jan. 17th ... Blyth Community Centre formerly of Brussels, Ontario. 2 - 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Marsdin have been called to minister in a foreign• • Brussels Fire Hall land and leave this month as self New Officers Installed (Since 1913) Fri., Jan. 19th supporting missionaries to 2 - 8 p.m. Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. for WMS "Of St. Andrew's Everyone enjoyed the evening of Mon., Jan. 22nd ............. Ethel Fire Hall fellowship and Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Dr. Robert H. Armstrong Currie, Miss Agnes Williamson. has been recently sold to Doug Layton, who has been employed 3 - 7 p.m. Marsdin received the well wishes installed the 1979 officers when Mrs. Armstrong opened the by Curries Furniture since 1965, and Doug McBurney who,, -has "No Other and prayers of all attending. the Women's Missionary Society meeting with a poem, Y - been with the R A Currie 8 S F I J ■ t 0 • Machell Special • Lucon Good Hwy 7 • Small Elginfield MACSHwy , e Crunicon Bros $495U • London B. Ida Red, Spy, Red and Golden Delicious available at regular prices. Try our fresh cider too! CRUNICAN BROSIV 666-0286 met in St. Andrew's Presbyterian e Church on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Armstrong was elected president, succeeding Mrs. Gordon Wall. Other officers are: honorary president. Mrs. T. Currie; vice president, Mrs. Wall; secretary, Mrs. Roy McKay: assistant, Mrs. G. Day; treasurer, Mrs. Wall. pianist, Mrs. J. Conn; assistant, Mrs. W. Ford; supply secretary, Mrs. T. Currie; press secretary, Mrs. D. Ritchie; Glad Tidings secretary, Mrs. G. Ard; Home Helpers secretaries, Mrs. J. Burchill, Mrs,, J. Currie, Mrs. J. Mcf(ague; literature and library secretary, Mrs. V. Young; friendship and service com- mittee, Mrs. B. Holmes, Miss M. Deans, Mrs. W. Congram, Mrs. G. Francis; social committee, Mrs. F. Lewis, Mrs. R Hastings, Mrs. Ard, Miss Agnes Williamson, Mrs. G. Gcdkin; Explorers, Mrs. T Mann; nominating committee, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Burchill, Mrs. J. McInnes; auditors, Miss Leah ^Way” and a hymn was sung. She then led in prayer. Mrs. J. Conn read scripture from Psalms and delivered a meditation entitled "Look Unto the Lord". Miss Leah Currie led in prayer and another hymn was sung. The New Year message was given by Mrs`. R. Hastings and was based on the 28th chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel, verse 20, containing Jesus' promise, "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world". The offering was received by Mrs. Hastings and Miss Williamson and dedicated by Mrs. Armstrong. The work of the church in the Caribbean was the topic of Mrs. Armstrong's mission study. Mrs. Ford played a piano solo, "It Took a Miracle", and secretary Mrs. McKay read the minutes and correspondence. The singing of "O God Our Help in Ages Past" closed the meeting and Mrs. Burchill led in the closing prayer. A social hour followed. since 1971. on unera Home, and T.urniture Doug Layton (since 1965) Doug McBurney (sipce 1971) R. John Currie and his wife Ruth hope that Doug & Doug will con- tinue to have the valued friends and loyal customers that they have enjoyed these many years. 1,