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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-02-01, Page 7THE. TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 1, 1951 Page 7 Church 1 TRIVITT MEMORIAL — Anglican b-w Hector: Rev. L. Langford, B.A., M.A. Organist: Robert Cameron Sunday, February 4— 10:30 a.m.—-Sunday School. 11:30 ft.m,—Holy Communion. Feb. 6, Shrove Tuesday, 5:30 P.m. -— Pancake Supper under the auspices of the Women’s Auxiliary. Feb. 7, Ashwednesday, 8 p.m.— Prayer Service in the Parish Hall. PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE ‘ Rev, H. Kendrick, Pastor Wed., 8 p.m.—Bible Study and Prayer. Fri., 8 p.m.—Y.P.S. Annual Church Meeting. Sun., 9;45 a.m.—Sunday School Supt.: Mr. E, Cudmore, Sun., 11 a.m.—-Communion and Missionary Sunday. sionary Sunday. Sun., 7:30 p.m,—Come to the Sing Fest. Have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed, Christian you need this Anoint­ ing in your Life. MAIN STREET UNITED Rev. Harry J. Mahoney, B.D. Mrs. A. Y. Willard, Organist 11 a.m.—“A Call to Advance." Anthem; "Onward Christian Soldiers." 12 noon—Sunday School. 7 p.m.—Rev. Harold Snell. Fri., 4 p.m.*—Sleigh Ride. JAMES STREET UNITED Rev. H. J. Snell, Pastor Mr. Lawrence Wein, A.W.O.M., Musical Director 11 a.m.—Sackcloth and Ashes. Anthem by the Choir. ■Solo; Mrs. Jack Coates. 3 p.m.—Sunday School. 7 p.m.—Guest Minister, Rev. H. J. Mahoney, of Main Street, Church. Duet: Norma Veal and Shir­ ley Anderson. CREDITON PASTORAL CHARGE United Church of Canada Rev. W. C. Parrott, B.D. Worship Services: Shipka—10:15 a.m. Crediton—11:30 a.m. Brinsley—2:45 p.m. Church School: Crediton—10:30 a.m. Shipka—11:15 a.m. Brinsley—1:30 p.m. South Huron Junior Fa rmers HIGH SCHOOL Wed., Feb. 7 8:30 p.m. Guest Speakers: Art Cann, Allison Morgan, Rev. H. J. Snell. »'■...........' ................-™M Legion Ladies’ Night Thursday, Feb. 8 for Members, their Wives or Girl Friends..... . . .4 EUCHRE Aberdeen Hall, Kirkton Tues., Feb. 6 at 8:30 shaii) Ladies Bring Sandwiches Admission 35$ Sponsored by Kirkton Library Board For Mr. and Mrs. Orland Gaiser CREDITON TOWN HALL Donations Will Be Received CALVARY CHURCH Evangelical United Brethren Dashwood Rev, J. Henry Getz, Minister Mrs. Ken McCrae, Organist Sunday, Feb. 4th 10 a.m.—“A Soldier’s Faith". 11 a.m..—-Church School. 7.30 p.m,—W.S.W.S. World Ser­ vice Day Program. Speaker! Mr. Carfrey Cann, of Exeter. Thurs., Feb, 1—Monthly Meeting Of W.S.W.S. in the Council Chambers; Mrs, K. Wood, of Grand Bend, speaker, Mon., Feb. 8—Youth Fellowship. Fri., Feb. 9, 3 -p.m.—World Day of Prayer Service. Fri., Feb. 9, 8 p.m.—-Mission Band. CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Donald R, Sinclair, B.A. Minister Organist: Miss Norma Knight 11 a.m.—Public Worship. "The Widow’s Mite." 12:15 p.m.—Sunday School. 3 p.m.—Mission Band. Thurs., Feb. 8, 8 p.m.—Congre­ gational Meeting. ST, JOHN-BY-THE-LAKE - Anglican - Episcopal - Grand Bend, Ontario Rev. J. E. G. Houghton, Rector 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. A hearty welcome is extended to all. CROMARTY Mr. and Mrs. John Hoggarth and Arlene visited with Mr. and Mrs, Andrew McLachlan on Sun­ day. Mrs. T. L. Scott spent the week-end in Toronto with her aunt, Mrs. Wilson. She also visit­ ed with Miss Agnes Hislop, who is leaving on Thursday of this week for British Guiana where She is being sent as a missionary of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. T. L. Scott attended a short course of instruction for mechanics at the Allis-Chalmers plant in Toronto last week, He was also present at a memorial service for the late Dr. J. Murray Scott in Park Lawn Cemetery in Toronto Wednesday afternoon. Mrs, T. Laing was in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. T. Gillespie. Miss Irene Kemp of Mitchell visited over the week-end with her uncle -and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Houghton. Mrs. H. Moore spent a few days visiting friends in Toronto last week. Miss Gladys Miller of London is spending a few weeks with her aunt, Miss Margaret Miller, and her uncle, Mr. James Miller. We are pleased to report that Mr. Miller is recovering from his recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cornish of Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs. Nel­ son Hunkin of Belmore were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Will Hamilton. Mr. John Pringle of Filmore, Sask., was the guest of liis aunt, Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl, during the past week. Mission Band Re-organized The Annie Roirtie Mission Band of Cromarty Presbyterian Church was re-organized with Mrs. Dun- canson as leader, Mrs. Lloyd Mil­ ler assistant leader, and Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl as pianist. The first meeting was'held on Jan­ uary 27 in the basement of the church. Mrs. Duncanson presided and opened the meeting with Hymn 746. Alice Sorsdahl read the scripture lesson and Mary Lynn Allen took, up the offering. Mrs. Duncanson led in prayer and after the singing of Hymn 768, she introduced the Study Book entitled "Friends Across Can- Mrs. Miller read two stories, "How the Birds Got their Song” and “How the People Became Coloured”, After playing a sing­ ing game entitled "Friendly Neighbours", the election of of­ ficers took place. Those elected were: President, Margaret Cole­ man; secretary, Alice Sorsdahl; treasurer, Hugh Scott. Plans were made for a Valen­ tine party on February 10. Mrs. Duncanson closed the meeting with prayer. M rs, Edwin McTaggart Mrs. Janet ( Jessie) McTag- gert, who was born in Hensail ! in 1 862, died at her home in j Crystal City -Manitoba in Decem­ ber. Walter Fairburn ,of Hensall, is a brother. She was married to Edwin McTaggart in 1885 and twelve years later they went to Mani­ toba. Since 1040 she had lived in Crystal City and in four days’ time she and her husband would have celebrated their 65th an­ niversary, Surviving besides her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Moir, of Snowflake, and Mrs. Ellen Dalrymple, of Clinton, Ontario two brothers, John Fairburn, of Winnipeg and Walter Fairburn, of Hensall, three sons and two daughters. One horsepower Is required to lift 33,000 pounds one foot in one minute. R. H. Middleton Head? Hensall Park Board R, II. Middleton was elected chairman of Hensall Community Park at their meeting night- J- A. Pate 'son was named secre­ tary-treasurer. Other members present at the meeting were R. MacLean, L. Luker, S, Pougall, and W. Parke. The rink com­ mittee is R. H. Middleton, W. Parke and L. Luker. The secretary-treasurer pre­ sented a financial statement from the start of ice-making to January 22 and stated there was a deficit of about $10.00 at pre­ sent but that from now on we could look for better results. 'Bills and Accounts totalling 322.18 were presented for pay­ ment. It was decided to ^charge the curlers 35 cents each for curl­ ing afternoons and 35 cents for evenings, same to be collected by themselves and turned in to the Treasurer, also that they have the privilege of shutting the doors to keep the children out when they are curling. All Hockey teams other than the Public School teams when not playing in an organized league will be charged $3,00 per hour for use of the rink. Personal Items Mrs, William Parke visited with friends at Moncton recently. Mrs. Agnes Farquhar returned home after spending a week with relatives at Centralia. Communion services will be observed in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 11, at 11 a,m. conducted by the min­ ister, Rev. P. A, Ferguson. Mrs. Catharine Devlin held a successful auction sale of house­ hold effects on Saturday, and has left town to take up resi­ dence at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. William Cook, in London, Mr. Roy Weber, accompanied by Mrs. Lettia Sangster and Mrs. Olive Hudson called on friends here recently. Ladies’ Auxiliary Entertains The Hensall Legion Ladies' Auxiliary pleasantly entertained their husbands and friends in the Legion Hall on Wednesday evening, with ten tables of pro­ gressive euchre and one table of crokinole in play. Winners were Ladies' first, Mrs. A, Foster; con­ solation, Mrs. W. Smale; gent’s first, S. G. Rannie; consolation, H. W. Horton; crokinole, Mrs, B. Kyle and Mrs, R. Mock. Mrs. F. G. Appleby favoured with a piano solo; and Thomas Sherritt contributed a vocal solo accompanied by Mrs. T. Sherritt. Rev. P. A.,Ferguson, chaplain of the Legion moved a vote of thanks to the ladies. Hurondale W.I. Plans Hospital Donation “Home Economics" was the topic for'the first meeting of the I-Iurondale W.I. in the New Year held at the home of Mrs. Wil­ liam Etherington. Mrs. Bruce Tuckey gave a practical demon­ stration on cake baking. The old adage, “The proof of the cake is in the eating", was demonstated when the ladies present sampled the product and found it most delicious. It was revealed that the pro­ ceeds of the recent euchre held in the Legion Hall will provide a substantial donation for the Hospital Building Fund and ar­ rangements were made for hold­ ing another euchre for the same -purpose in February. Mrs. Wil­ liam Kernick was appointed to carry out the project of having new blankets made from discard­ ed wool. Anyone wanting blan­ kets are asked to leave their wool at Mrs. Kernick’s during the next month. Mrs. Ed Sillery took the chair for the programme and gave the motto, “Crumbs of happiness make loaves of contentment". Miss Alma Sillery rendered a piano solo. Readings were given by Mrs. Sims and Mrs. Kirkland. A contest was provided by Mrs. Moir requiring members to draw a map of Huron County by -memory and mark on the towns and highways. Many of the maps proved to he more humorous than artistic. The contest was won by Mrs. Kirkland. Lunch was served by the host­ ess and her committee. Mrs. Archie Etherington, Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds and Mrs. A. Morgan. W1NCHELSEA Mr. and Mrs. Murray Gibson and girls of Bryanston; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gardiner and Mari­ lyn, of Thames Road spent Sat. last with NT*r. and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher, the occasion being a birthday celebration for Mrs. Fletcher. Mi’, and Mrs. Jack Delbridge and family, of Exeter, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gar­ net Johns. Mr. Alt Brooks attended tlie funeral of his brother-in-law, the late Mr. Willing Ensinger, of Granton on Friday. Mr. Frank Brock spent Thurs­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Welling­ ton Brock, of Zion, Mr. and Mi’s. Bill Coward and family spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Gilfill- an. A number in the vicinity at­ tended a euchre party at the home of M1\ and Mrs. Lloyd Hern, of Zion, on Monday even­ ing in aid of Woodham L.O.B.A. lodge. Kirkton W.I. Acts On Dump The January meeting of the Kirkton W, I. was held at the home of Mrs. C. A. Campbell with 24 members present. Mrs. C. J. Switzer presiding. Mrs. Wes Batten read the 90th Psalm. Dr. C. A. Campbell introduced Mr. O’Brien, of the Ontario De­ partment of Highways, who came ip. answer to a letter asking about a roadside barbecue on Highway 23, and aid in solving the roadside rubbish question. Regarding the latter, the Dept, .has no available place and he advised writing through the Stratford office to the Toronto office regarding the barbecue. ■Mrs. Switzer, Mrs. A. Wiseman, and Mrs. N. Watson were dele­ gated to meet the Blanshard council regarding the providing of a township) dumping ground- It was decided to have Avon- ton play come to Kirkton early in March, Mrs. C. Jory Educa­ tion Convenor took charge of the program, Mrs. C. A. Camp­ bell gave a piano solo, Mr. Gardiner School Inspector for South Huron gave a talk on the trend of modern education in this changing modern mech­ anical age. A valuable part of a child’s education was learning re­ sponsibility, sharing nad helping in the home, school and church. Citizenship needs to be taught at home. Mrs. M. Dobson thank­ ed the speaker. Mrs. R. Morrison gave current events. The roll call was answered by naming your first teacher. Mrs. Smith will demonstrate making a wool rug. Refreshments were served by Committee. The annual meeting of the Kirkton United Church was held Wednesday evening with a good attendance. Rev. Wanless, of Woodham acted as chairman. Dr. G. H. Jose acted as secre­ tary. The officers for 1951 are Mr. Nelson Roach, church treasurer; Dr. Jose, secretary; Mrs. Fred Switzer and Mrs. C. A. Campbell, organists; Mr, R. Timms, and Mrs. C. A. Campbell in charge of the junior choir. All financial obligations were well met and $1608.75 sent to missions. Reports from Sunday School, W.M.S., Mission -Circle, Mission and Baby Band. The Y.P.U. re­ ported advances in the majority. Refreshments were served. Teacher Gets Raise The Trustees of the Kirkton Public School have re-engaged their teacher, Mr. R. Timms at an increased salary for the com­ ing year. Mr. Timms is a Strat­ ford hoy and has done very fine work with his pupils this past year and takes an active part in church and community work. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tufts and daughter, Anne, of London, were Sunday guests with Mrs. Tru­ man Tufts and family. Mrs. Mary Gallop spent the week-end with her daughter Mrs. Reg. Paul and while there cele­ brated her birthday. Annual S.S. Supper A very pleasant evening was spent at the Kirkton United Church Friday night, when some 135 officers, teachers and pupils sat down to a very lovely supper. The tables were very attractive, prepared by some of the young ladies. A program followed with the School Superintendant as chairman. The 10 classes each gave a number. Dr. G. H. Jose, Mrs. Batten, Mrs. Burgin, Mrs. F. Switzer, Ruth Harding, Mr. E. Paton Jack Switzer and Mary Urquhart, these were the teachers respon­ sible foi’ the program which was of a very fine class. Ross Mar­ shall presented six seals and thirty-nine diplomas for atten­ dants. Some of the teachers awarded prizes for attendants. Word has been received from Mrs. Stan Wood (nee Carrie Mar­ shall) that she and lier husband are now living in Unity Sask.' Mr. Wood has been transfered from Regina and is now mana­ ger of the Bank of Montreal at Unity Sask. Their daughter Mar­ jorie is in college at Winnipeg. Mr, and Mrs. I. N. Marshall spent Monday in Simcoe with Mr, and Mrs. P. G. Butcher. Library Board To Catalogue Books The Library Board met in the board room Wednesday night with the following members pre­ sent. Canon James, Mr. L. Kemp,, Mr. R. Timms, Mrs. N. Hazel­ wood, Mrs. M. Dobson, Mrs. S. Shier, Mrs. A. Gettler, Miss Or- dell McAlister, Mrs. I Jory and the librarian, Mrs. R. Morrison. The first meeting after the annual meeting Mr. L. Kemp was elected President for 1551, Mrs M. Dobson, vice-president* Mrs. N. Hazelwood, secretary­ treasurer, Mrs. R. Morrison, librarian. The Library Board are having catalogues made of all the books in the library. The library would welcome new members. The board will sponsor a euchre party. • The list of new books will ap­ pear next week. Ministers Visit Toronto Rev. H. J. Mahoney and Rev. week attending meetings in con­ nection tvith Christian Education and also’ Evangelism and Social Service of the United Church. M r s. Snell accompanied Mr. Snell to Toronto. CLANDEBOYE Mrs. L. A. Kilmen has sold her house in Lucan to Mr. Doug Lucas, who has been making al­ terations and will shortly be taking possession. Sgt. Russell Baker and family moved to Trenton on Friday, where he has been posted. Mr. ad Mrs. J. H. Paton spent Wednesday with their daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Logan, Thorndale, Mrs. Tommy Collins had a quilting bee on Thursday for the W.M.S. of United Church. Mrs. Fred Simpson was very pleasantly surprised on Saturday evening when the members of St. James Church met for prac­ tice. After a sing song, games were enjoyed. Later Mrs. J. H. Paton, organist presented Mrs. Simpson with a gaily decorated Birthday Cake with candles. AU the choir joined in singing, “Happy Birthday to You". Other dainty refreshments were served by the members and a social time was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Carter and Fern, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton and Clare, spent Friday evening in London, guests of Miss Mary Carter. Miss Verna Cunningham, of teaching staff of St. Thomas, spent the week-end with her brother, Mr. Jim Cunningham and family. Mr. Oman Cunningham is hav­ ing a bathroom installed. The boys of Clandeboye school are taking every opportunity to improve their skating ability in preparation of a Clandeboye hockey team. Miss Shirley McRann, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McRann. Mr. and Mrs, R. G. Latimer, of London, were Sun­ day guests with the latters par­ ents also. Mr. and Mrs. John Hewitt were Sunday dinner guests- of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Murless. Carol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cunningham, Lon­ don, spent last week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Or­ man Cunningham. • The weather may be cold but several ladies are preparing for a very hot summer by purchas­ ing new frigidaires this month. Mr. Harry Murless, contractor, has employed Carlyle and Doug­ las Cartel’ to assist in work on house at married men’s homes of R.C.A.F. Centralia. Mr. A. 0. Calder, of Lucan, had charge of service on Sunday at St. James Church. Mrs. Max Bloye attended the plastic demonstration on Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Bert Thompon, Lucan Harry McNaughton, of Lon­ don, entertained a group of his friends to a sleigh ride party on Saturday evening. Refreshments were served later at his father’s home, Mr. Mac McNaughton. The Hydro Electric Power Co, of Lucan are building a new line through the farms south of the village to avoid trees. Mr. Gerald McRann, secretary­ treasurer of 4 and 12 Clande­ boye attended the trustee and Lieury Farm Forum Lieury Farm Fox’um met at Mr. and Mrs. Les shaddock’s on Monday night for another en­ joyable evening. Being review night the even­ ing was spent in progressive euchre after which lunch was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Allison. A full atten­ dance is hoped for. WOODHAM Mr. and Mrs. Carman McPher­ son, of Clinton, visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rodd. Mr. and Mrs. Ira McCurdy visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rowcliffe, of Exe- er. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rodd visited on Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Camm, Miss Donna Dickinson, of St. Marys spent the week-end with Miss Merle Hazelwood, Miss Florence Kirk attended a Y.P.U. Leadership Training Rally at Leamington during the week-end. Mrs. Oscar Brine and Marilyn spent the week-end with Mr. and Phil Brine, of St. Marys. Mr. Oscar Brine and Donnie spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Phil Brine, Ratepayers meeting at Arva on Saturday January 27. A progressive euchre party was held in s.S. No. 1 (Neils School) on Friday evening, January 26. A good crowd attended and re­ port a good time. Sgt. Max Bloye and family are moving this week to one of the houses on Married Men’s Lot of R.C.A.F, Centralia. 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Surviving are two daughters ad one son, Mrs. D. C« Locke, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. W. J. Kolb, Vero Beach, Florida, and George "■R, Whiting, Parkhill; also seven grandchildren and ten great­ grandchildren. His wife, Caryie Plant, one son, Clarence, and one daughter, Mrs. T, L. Johnston, predeceased him a number of years ago. Pallbearers at his funeral were: Roy Whiting, Ross Whit­ ing, Earl Whiting, Ellison Whit­ ing, and John and Wilfred Elli­ son. Interment took place in the family plot in Parkhill Ceme­ tery. Donate To Children’s Aid The Huron County Children’s Aid Society acknowledged recent­ ly a donation in cash from Elim- ville Women’s Institute and clothing from Women’s Auxiliary of Trivitt Memorial Church, and Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Exeter; and Elimville Women’s Institute Recuperating At Victoria Mr. Cecil Skinner of Usborne underwent an operation on Fri­ day last in Victoria Hospital. At the time of writing he is getting along as well as can be expected. Minister: “Young lady, do you have any idea what you must do to obtain forgiveness for sin," Young lady: “Sure —• sin.’’