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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-05-16, Page 66—"uWisom Qlillvusm Times. lw la MM COUNTY HONORS were awarded Saturday at the Gorrie Schmidt, Bev Elston; back row: Michelle Thomson, Melody area 4-H homemaking achievement day. Presented with Brewer, Donna Thompson, Pauline Dustow and Beverlee awards were Brenda Chambers, Nancy Versteeg, Grace McCann. Absent was Dianne Shelley. PROVINCIAL HONORS went to Marilyn Kieffer, Kathy Snell, Joanne Edgar, Karen Underwood, Louise Gibson and Kathy Fischer Saturday at the Gorrie area 4-H home- making achievement day. St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street Theltector• The Rev. John T.M. Swan, L. Th SUNDAY, MAY 20 * ROGATION SUNDAY 8:30 a.m.— loly Eucharist 10:30 a.m.—Church School 11:00 a. m.—Mattins Sermon: The Revd. R. Baker, Wingham Pentecostal Church WEDNESDAY 7:45 a.m.—The Meeting of the Deanery Great Chapter THURSDAY [Ascension Day] 10:00 a.m.—Holy Eucharist Summer Comfort . for Canadian -Made Sunwear Infant to Size 14 Kids i Hansel & Gretel The Corner Cottage for Children's Weer Blyth 523-9613 0 Of, 1 Many memories recalled by Bluevale W! speakers BLUEVALE — Eldon McKin- ney and George Thomson brought back many memories when they spoke at the May meeting of the Women's In- stitute. Mr. McKinney recalled the history of milling, one of the many Bluevale industries years ago, and Mr. Thomson told of buttermaking down through the years. Mr. McKinney stated that the Leith family built a dam 123 years ago, brought equipment from Seaforth and started a flour mill, later expanding with a sawmill and flax mill. In 1800 it was sold to Duff and Stewart who changed it to grind grain rather than make flour. A shingle mill was also built. The ownership was changed several times, the mill being owned by Charles Garniss, Black Bros. and McLeods. In 1941 McKinney Bros. bought the mill and changed from water wheel power to gas engine. The present owners, Schmidt Bros., changed to diesel engine and the pond was taken over by the Conservation Authority. Mr. Thomson spoke about the cheese factory being operated by Woodstock Company with shares sold to milk suppliers. The building was destroyed twice by fire and rebuilt. In 1931 the Thomson family bought the property and the first milk transportation was in a model T Ford roadster with trunk. The ice used was transported from Goderich and later cut and drawn from Bluevale pond. Don Robertson and Archie Parker bought the building and operated it for 17 years. Darigold Com- pany continued for six years until it was closed in 1971. Mrs. Charles Mathers presided for the business which opened with the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs. Mathers and Mrs. E. Payne reported on the District Annual at Fordwich. Mrs. Don Street, curator, was convener and hostess. The roll call was 'name a kitchen utensil used in pioneer times but never used now'. Mrs. Bert Garniss gave the motto, "What is our generation leaving behind for future generations?". Lunch was served by Mrs. Orville Jones, Mrs. Mathers and the hostess, Mrs. Street. Those attending the District Annual at Fordwich on Tuesday were Mrs. Wendell Stamper, Mrs. William deVos, Mrs. Mathers, Mrs. James C. Johnston, Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Carl Johnston. Members plan to visit Brookhaven Nursing Home for a birthday party on Thursday, May 17. Plant auction held by UCW Mrs. James Aloorn acted as auctioneer for a plant and flower sale May 8 at the May meeting of Unit 2, Gorrie UCW. The sale netted $30. .. The roll call was -a springtime garden hint'. Following the minutes and treasurer's report several thank you notes were read which had been received from shut ins. Mrs. Alcarn was hostess for the meeting and Mrs. G. Minogue took the worship service with her them 'living one day at a time'. She opened her service with a thoughtful poem by Helen Steiner Rice called 'Never, Borrow Sorrow from Tomorrow'. Mrs. Alex Taylor, unit president, conducted the business part of the meeting, reminding members of the bale packing May 14 and 15 for the Scott Mission and flower Sunday June 10. Mrs. Robert Gibson distributed slips and outlined plans for a farewell party and the garden party June 24 in the church basement. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were served by Mrs. Harry Gowdy and Mrs. Delbert Clegg and the hostess. Family Sunday is observed at Bluevale BLUEVALE—At the Sunday morning service in Bluevale United Church, Michael Joseph Seili was received into the church by the sacrament of baptism. Michael's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Seili of Brussels. Rev. Wilena Brown was in charge and the theme was Mother's and Family Day. Miss Brown based her sermon on The Year of the Child. Heather Wheeler sang a solo for mothers and Robert Fraser, clerk of session, led in the responsive reading. Visiting at church were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Demaray of Dorchester, great grandparents of Michael. Campaign helps fight retardation The Wingham and District Association for the Mentally i 1. cptarded is again this year king part in National Week for the Mentally Retarded by sen- ding to each household a package of marigold seeds. The seeds have been packaged by adult trainees at the Jack Reavie Opportunity Workshop here and the association hopes they will , help remind the public of the need for financial support to carrie on the many projects for the retarded which are offered in this community. Helping local residents become more aware of ways in which they can protect their children from possible mental or physical handicaps before and after birth is one of the association's aims. All babies have a right to a good start in life and it is now known that many handicapping con- ditions, including much of the incidence of mental retardation, can be prevented. There are more than 200 known causes of mental retardation including poor nutrition, injury at birth, infectious toxic conditions, genetic factors and en- vironmental conditions such as a lack of early stimulation. It af- fects people from all walks of life and all socio-economic groups. Mental retardation from certain causes can be prevented. In addition early detection, diagnosis and treatment, especially during the first four years of a child's life, can significantly lessen the han- dicapping effects of mental retardation. If you would like to know more about preventing mental retardation contact a member of your local association. READY FOR PLANTING --John Jouwsma, Bill Kirton and Verner Caswell of the Jack Reavle Opportunity Workshop, under the watchful eye of Theresa Millen, ready their small vegetable garden for spring planting. The workshop staff and trainees wish to remind everyone that planting time Is also the time for the annual Seeds of Hope campaign. Donations rhade during the campaign help to support ft work with the mentally retarded. No need to fear the effects of Xorays here, doctor says People need not worry about any danger of excessive radiation from X-rays ad- ministered at Wingham and District Hospital, the radiologist here claimed last week. Dr. R. B. Treleaven said the equipment used at the hospital meets all standards of radiation control and protection and all the technicians are properly trained and qualified. He added that the benefits of a medically necessary X-ray far outweigh any hazards and a patient would be unwise to refuse one. ray radiation was issued last week by a leading Toronto radiologist, a member of a three- man team which studied radiation in 30 Ontario hospitals. He warned that excessive radiation resulting from overexposure to X-rays resulting from poorly trained staff or improperly maintained NW - ment could be causing hundreds of cases of leukemia each year in North. America. Another team member said the survey showed excessive X-ray doses cause 20 eases of leukemia a year in Ontario alone, adding that the number can be cut to almost zero if the levels of radiation used are reduced. Health Minister Dennis Timbrell responded to the survey by calling for better education nr the operators of X-ray machines. The Ontario Society of Radiological Technologists complained last year that only to per cent of health ministry X-ray unit operators were registered technologists. In the years he has been the VAnghem Kinsmen radiologist here he knows. of no cases leukemia resulting fromSPwnc,(iAWEn X-rays, he declared. A warning of the dangerous effects of excessive doses of X ' CAI C - Bell girls look for co-workers for Centennial Many residents of Wingham remember with fondness the friendly voices of `The Bell Girls', the telephone operators who manned the switchboard from the offices on Josephine Street. The hometown frien- dliness was missed when the telephones were conversed to dial and head offices were moved to Owen Sound. With the arrival of Wingham's Centennial Year, the Bell girls are planning a reunion, a time of fun and fellowship which they plan to hold the Saturday of centennial celebration following the parade. An added item of nostalgia is that it will be held in the former Bell Telephone office," now the Oddfellows Hall. The former operators are hoping that all former Bell girls will return for this reunion and ask assistance in tracking down some of those who have changed their names and moved away from Wingham. Anyone who can provide names and addresses is asked to contact Mrs. Bill., Templeman at 357-3774 or Mrs. Earl Young, 357-1940. Featuring an exgsllent supply of garden plants, shrubs and trees including: • Junipers •Maple Trees • Cherry Trees .Globe Cedars • Cabbages • Tomatoes • peppers • Cauliflower •Petunias • Segonia. •Geroniums •snopdrogons The above stock is supplied by: Bruce, MocDonold Art's Gr*onhouso AND Landscaping WW4%—. oess'l. G.b,kd. oesrle we will also have a large selection o/ vegetable and Npww seeds. Sattlaruay, May 26 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Al the Armovrios (behind -the Town Hall) Free Delivery All profits to be rournled to community setrvicies. Your support will be approciatod. oN THE q ' '. I -,m&uFm sleziltzil J LE SALE a