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Church
PENTECOSTAL
TABERNACLE
Pentecostal Assemblies
of Canada
Rev. H. Kendrick, Pastor
Fri., 11 a.m.-—United with James
St, in Memorial Service.
Fri., 8 pan.—Y.P.S. Speaker:
Pastor F. Ridler of Mitchell.
Sun., 9:45 a.m.—-Sunday School.
Supt.: Mr. E. Cudmore.
Sun., 11 a.m.-—Morning Worship
Words of Encouragement from
God’s Word.
Fri., 7:30 p.m.—Beacon Lights
of Prophecy.’Evangelistic Mes
sage. We invite you to go to
church. Sunday, if you have
no church home, visit us.
Beginning Tuesday night, 8 p.m.
-—A special Week’s Meetings:
Tues., Feb. 19—Rev. L, Gor
man, Arkona.
Wed., 8 p.m.—Rev. and Mrs.
Thoman, Thedford.
Thurs., 8 p.m.—Rev. Minaka,
Goderich.
Fri., 8 p.m.—Rev. Ken Nor
cross, Strathroy.
Sun., 7:30 p.m.—Rev. K, Swi-
garde, Clinton.
CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN
Rev. Donald R. Sinclair, B.A.
Minister
Organist: Mrs. E. Nixon, A.T.C.M.
11:00 a.m.—Public Worship.
Universal Day of Prayer for
Students.
12:10 p.m.—Sunday School.
Thurs., Feb, 21, 3:00 p.m.—
Caven Auxiliary Women’s Mis
sionary Society at the home
of Mrs. W. G. Cochrane.
ZION
Evangelical United Brethren
Crediton
Rev. J. V. Dahms, Minister
Sunday, February 17—
10:00 a.m.—Worship.
Sermon: "Jesus and the Syro-
phoenician Woman.”
11:00 a.m.—Church School.
7:30 p.m.—Worship.
Sermon: “Love for the Un
lovely.”
Mon., Feb. IS, 8:00 p.m.—Youth
Fellowship.
CALVARY CHURCH
Evangelical United Brethren
Dashwood
Rev. J. Henry Getz, Minister
Mrs. Ken McCrae, Organist
10:00 a.m.—Worship.
Sermon Subject: “Another
King.”
11:15 a.m.—Church School.
7:30 p.m.—Worship.
Sermon Subject: “The Guid
ing Hand.”
This Friday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m.—
Young Adults at Crediton.
(■Meet at the church at 7:45
p.m.)
Midweek Prayer and Bible Study
Wed., Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.
MAIN STREET UNITED
Rev. A. E. Holley, B.A., B.D.
(Supply Minister)
Mrs. A. Y. Willard, Organist
Sunday, February 17—
11 a.m.—“A Faith To Live By.”
Anthem: “Still, Still With
Thee.”
12:15 p.m.—The Church School.
7 p.m.—“Can My Conscience Be
My Guide.”
Anthem: “When Daylight
Fades.”
A hearty welcome awaits you
at Main Street United Church.
ST. JOHN-BY-THE-LAKE
- Anglican - Episcopal -
Grand Bend, Ontario
Rev. J. E. G. Houghton, Rector
10:00 a.m.—Sunday School.
11:00 a.m.—r-Morning Prayer.
Holy Communion first Sunday
of each month.
CHURCH OF GOD
Grand Bend
Rev. E. Wattam
10:00 a.m.—Sunday School.
11:00 a.m.—Worship.
7:30 p.m.—Evangelistic Service.
Wed., 8:00 p.m.—Prayer Meet
ing.
Fri., 8:00 p.m.—Young Peoples.
Grand Bend Gospel Hall
SPECIAL ADDRESSES
Nightly on prophetic subjects from the Bible,
illustrated by a large chart entitled
“The Two Roads and the Two Destinies’*
SPEAKER. A. w/jOYCE OF TORONTO
A special "blessing is promised those Who hear, read
and keep the “Words of this Prophecy” (Rev. 1:3).
All are heartily welcome to come and listen to these
timely messages, and to the “old-fashioned” Grospel
of the Grace of God.
Nightly Except Saturday at 8 p.m.
Lord*s Day at 7:30 p.m.
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THE REFORMED CHURCH
G. M. Edman, Pastor
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2:30 p.m.—-
Service in Exeter Canadian
Legion Hall. AU welcome.
TRIVITT MEMORIAL
— Anglican
Rector: Rev. C. L. Langford,
B.Ao M.A.
Organist: Robert Cameron
Sunday, February 17—
10:15 a.m.—Sunday School.
11:30 a.m,—Morning Prayer.
JAMES STREET UNITED
Rev. H. J, Snell, Pastor
Mr. Lawrence Wein, A.W.O.M.,
Musical Director
10:00 a.m.—Sunday School.
The pastor will conduct a
communion class for all who
desire to unite with the church
on Profession of Faith.
11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship.
Sermon Subject: “The Elder
Brother,”
The Junior Choir will sing
two selections.
7:00 p.m.—Evening Worship.
Sermon Subject: “The Chris
tian’s Moral Witness.”
Solo; Selected.
CENTRALIA
Mrs. Archie Robinson, pvho
has been in London for the past
few weeks returned home on
Saturday.
The many friends of Mrs. Mur
ray Elliott will be glad to know
that she was able to return home
from Victoria Hospital last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Greb and
Wayne visited with Mr. and Mrs.
Oscai* Greb in Zurch on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Essery
have the sympathy of many
friends in the death of the for
mer’s sister, the late Miss Vera
Essery of Exeter.
Mrs. Glenn Robinson is con
fined to her home owing to ill
ness. We wish her a speedy re
covery.
Memorial Service
A memorial service for King
George VI was held in the
church on Sunday morning with
Rev. Burton in charge. The
King’s favourite hymns were
sung and special prayers were of
fered. A very fine message was
delivered by the pastor and the
service was closed by singing,
“God Save the Queen.”
Mr. and Mrs. George Baynham
had the pleasure of talking, by
phone, on Sunday wtih their son,
Scotty, at his home in Calgary,
Alta.
Library Report
The Centralia Public Library
Board met in the Library on
January 30 for their annual
meeting.
The Librarian’s report showed
an increase in the .circulation
and a decrease of five in mem
bership owing to the removal of
several RCAF members. The
treasurer reported a balance of
.$134.9 3 in the bank and $5.00
on hand.
During the year a set of Ency
clopedia Britainica was present
ed to the library.
Members of the WA met in the
schoolroom of the church on
Thursday afternoon for their
January meeting with 17 mem
bers and one visitor in atten
dance.
Mrs. McFalls was in the chair
and opened the meeting with a
poem. A hymn was sung follow
ed “by two minutes silence. Mrs.
Burton paid tribute to the King
in a brief talk and read two
poems. Mrs. McFalls offered
prayer. A duet was sung by Mrs.
McCurdy and her daughter Joan
ne. A paper entitled “Food Pro
ducts of the World” was given
by Mrs. McFalls interspersed
wth reading by Miss Flossie
Davey, Mrs. Boyes and Mrs. Mc
Curdy.Mrs. McCurdy presided over
the business. Reports were given
Ten cards were sent and three
visits were reported. Plans for
raising money were outlined as
follows, a supper on March 19,
the making of an autograph
quilt and dime bags will be used
again during the year.
At the close of the meeting
lunch was served by Mrs. Mc
Curdy, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Wil
liam Essery.
THAMES ROAD
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Harris
spent a few days in Toronto re
cently.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Passmore,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ballan-
tyne, Mr. and Mrs. William Fer
guson spent Tuesday evening
last with Mr. and Mrs. William
Rohde.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cann en
tertained quite a number of
young people on Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Aimer Passmore,
David and Dennis visited on
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Jones of Exeter.
Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde
and Douglas visited on Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. William
Thomson of Woodham.
Misses Nona Pym, Elsie Bray
and Margaret Cann of London
spent the week at their homes
here.
Mr, and Mrs. Percy Passmore
and Alice, Mrs. Gunning, Mr,
Frayne Parsons, of Exeter, Mr.
and Mrs. James Anderson were
Saturday evening gufests of Mr.
and Mrs. Aimer Passmore.
Young People Plan
For Joint Party
The regular meeting of the
Young People’s Union was held
in the church basement on Sun
day evening with the new presi
dents, Glen Jeffery, in charge.
The meeting opened with a
hymn followed with prayer by
Rev. Mair. The scripture lesson
was read by Glen Stewart.
The topic on Stewardship and
Training Commission was taken
by Glen Stewart, assisted by An
nie Elf ord, Glen Jeffery, Murray
Dawson and Mrs. Mair. Members
decided to have a crokinole par
ty on Friday evening, February
22, inviting Elimville and Roy’s
and the young people of Thames
Road community.
The Mission Circle will meet
at the manse on Saturday after
noon at 2:30 p.m. All .girls are
asked to bring their layette ar
ticle.
Thames Road Groups
Observe Silence
The February meeting of the
W.A. and W.M.S. was held at
the home of Mrs. Melvin Gardi
ner with a good crowd in at
tendance. Mrs. Elford, president
of the W.M.S., opened the meet
ing. A minute’s silence was ob
served in honor of the death of
the King, followed with prayer
by Mrs. Elford. Scripture lesson
was read by Mrs. Leonard Har
ris. Lesson thoughts were read
by Mrs. Elford and prayer by
Mrs. Elford. Mrs. Stanley Cow
ard and Mrs; William Elford
read the duties of the officers
of the W.A. and W.M.S.
A number of cards of thanks
were read. Mrs. William Ballan-
tyne had the topic “Our Fellow
Canadian From Europe”. A read
ing, “How Great the Need”, by
Mrs. Wiseman. Mrs. Roy Ballan-
tyne had charge of the program
which consisted of a vocal duet
by Mrs. Robert Miller and Mrs.
Leonard Harris, readings were
by Mrs. Thomas Ballantyne and
Mrs. Elford. All joined in sing
ing “God Save the Queen”. Mrs.
Elford closed the meeting with
prayer. A delicious 10-cent tea
was served by Group 2 and a
social time was spent by all.
Mission Band will meet next
Sunday, February 17, during the
church hour.
Marked IncreaseShown
At Church Meeting
The annual congregational
meeting was held in the church
basement on Tuesday evening,
January 29, with an average at
tendance. All departments showed
a marked increase.
During the year an oil-burner
was installed in the furnace. In
laid linoleum was placed in both
hallways of the church, on the
steps leading up to the church
and on the floor of the choir
loft. A new communion table
and outside sign board was pre
sented by the Mission Circle.
During the year there were
three deaths, five baptisms, one
m arriage , ten new members
were received by transfer.
Messrs. Jack Stewart and Elmer
■Gackstetter were the two new
members added to the Board of
Stewards.
HENSALL
Mr. and Mrs. Archie MacGre
gor and Don accompanied bj
Mrs. Ed Schroeder and Marion
visited recently with Mr. and
Mrs. Alger Brown and Mr. and
Mrs. Gerald Marshall in Oxford,
Michigan.
Memorial Service
Hensall Branch of the Cana
dian Legion 468, and Legion
Auxiliary in conjunction with
the local churches are holding a
Community Memorial Service in
Carmel Presbyterian C h u r c k,
Hensall, Friday February 15, at
lj a.m. in memory of King Geo.
vi.Rev. C. L. Langford will de
liver the memorial address. Hen
sall public school will be closed
for the day and all places of bus
iness will remain closed all day.
Members of the Legion and the
Auxiliary are asked to meet at
the Legion Hall at 10:30 Frin
day morning in full dress, me
dals, decorations and berets to
be worn.
The largest drydock in the
British Empire is at Saint John,
N.B.
Announcements
BIRTHS
DARBEY— Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Darbey (nee Helen Bullock)
of Newton brook, announce the
birth of a son, Brian Llewel
lyn, on February 1, 1952, at
Mayfair Private Hospital, Tor
onto; a brother for Sylvia and
Nancy.
ELLIOTT—In Wingham General
Hospital, Thursday, Jan. 31,
1952, to Mr. and Mrs. E. A.
Elliott of Exeter, Ont., a son
(Robert Brad).
GOODING—To Don and Aileen
Gooding (nee Munn) of Park
hill, a daughter, Deborah
Jane, February 4. A grand
daughter for Mr. and Mrs.
Edgar Munn.
POLES—To Mr. and Mrs. Mar
tin Poles, of Centralia, a
daughter, Elie, on February
7, at the Hooper Nursing
Home.
SMITH —Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Smith, of Crediton, a son, on
February 13, at Mrs. Hunter’s
Nursing Home; a brother for
Joan, Judy and Roy.
DEATHS
WILLIS — At the residence of
her daughter, Merle Willis, of
Detroit, Mich., Sunday, Feb
ruary 10, 1952, Mary Maria
Mitchell, beloved wife of the
late James Willis, in her
eighty-fourth year.
IN MEMORIAM
DICK—In loving memory of our
son, Able Seaman Benson G.
Dick, RCNVR, who lost his
life at Ostend, Belgium, on
February 14, 1945.
His life is a beautiful memory,
His absence a silent grief;
With tender love and deep re
gret
We loved too dearly to forget
—Lovingly remembered by his
mother and father. 14*
PARKER—In loving memory of
a dear husband, Mr. Enoch
Parker, who passed away six
years ago on February 13.
You are not forgotten
■Nor shall you ever be;
As long as life and memory last
We shall remember thee.
—Sadly missed by his -wife and
family. 14c
CARDS OF THANKS
I would like to thank all my
neighbors, friends and relatives
who so kindly remembered me
with visits, cards, and treats
while I was shut-in with my
broken leg.—Mrs. Hunter. 14c
I would like to thank the
Catholic Women’s League, neigh
bors and friends for flowers,
cards, treats and visits while a
patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital
and at home.—Elizabeth Miller.c
Miss Gloria Chambers would
like to thank all those who so
kindly remembered her with
cards and treats while in hos
pital and since returning home, c
The family of the late Miss
Vera G. Essery wish to express,
their appreciation for the kind
nesses they received at the time
of theii’ bereavement. Special
thanks for cards and floral tri
butes and to the pallbearers,
Rev. H. J. Snell, Hopper-Hockey
Funeral Home and the late Miss
Essery’s nurse, Mrs. Langford. *
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hern wish
to thank their many friends,
neighbours and relatives who so
kindly remembered Mrs. Hern
while a patient in Victoria Hos
pital and since returning home.*
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morenz,
and Billy, wish to thank all
their relatives, neighbours and
friends who so kindly remem
bered Billy with cards and treats
while a patient at St. Joseph’s
Hospital, London, and since re
turning home. *
Mr. and Mrs. Noble Scott wish
to thank the people for their
kindnesses—cards, treats, visits,
flowers, etc.—while Mrs. Scott
was a patient in St. Joseph’s
I-Iospital and since returning
home. 14*
Mrs. Wellington Baker wishes
to thank her many friends and
neighbors who so kindly remem
bered her with visits, cards,
treats, and flowers while a pa
tient in Victoria Hospital. *
I wish to thank my friends
and neighbors for cards, treats
and visits during my recent ill
ness.—Mrs. Charles Rowe. *
Miss Margaret Parker wishes
to express sincere thanks to her
many friends who remembered
her with cards, gifts and treats
while a patient in the hospital, c
We wish to thank all who in
any way assisted during the fire
and after. Special thanks to
Dashwood, Zurich and Grand
Bend fire brigades for their
quick response. — Ervin Rader
and family. c
I would like to thank all my
neighbors, friends and relatives
who sent me letters, cards, flow
ers and treats while I was ill in
Victoria Hospital and at home.
Special thanks to all who visited
me.—Joseph Ferguson. c
I wish to .thank all those who
so kindly remembered me with
visits, flowers, cards and treats
while a patient in the hospital
and since returning home.—Mrs.
William Hamilton. C
Canada has 61 ocean-going
cargo vessels carrying the flag of
the Dominion.
CROMARTY
Mr. Oswald "Walker is spend
ing the winter with his cousin,
Mr. Herb Walker at Markdale.
Miss Mabel Cameron, Sea
forth, visited recently with Mr,
and Mrs. T. Laing.
Mr. John Cuthill, Winthrop,
visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thos.
Scott on Thursday.
Mrs. Will Hamilton has re
turned home from, Seaforth,
hospital much improved in heal
th.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Cuthill,
Walton, visited with Mr, and
Mrs. J. E. Storey on Thursday
last.
A euchre party sponsored by
the Farm Forum was held in the
school on Friday night with a
large crowd in attendance.
A community memorial ser
vice for H i s Majesty King
George VI will be held in Cro
marty Church on Friday at 2:-
30 p.m. with Rev. R. Duncanson
and Rev. Daynard in charge.
Mr. Oryal Storey, Winthrop,
visited with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Norris recently.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Currie,
London, spent the week-end with
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker.
WMS Honors Members
The February meeting of the
men’s Missionary Society was
held at the home of Mrs. T.
Laing. Mrs. K. McKellar pre
sided and also led in devotions.
The business period was con
ducted by the president, Mrs.
Thos. Scott, who also read the
second chapter of the study
book. A splendid topic was pre
sented by Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl.
Mrs. Duncanson read an address
and presented a Life Member
ship certificates to Mrs. T. L.
Scott and Mrs. Sorsdahl.
Each member was asked for
an item on current events and
many made mention on the sud
den passing of the king with ex
pressions of sympathy of the
Queen Elizabeth and all mem
bers of the Royal Family. The
meeting was closed with prayer,
by Mrs. McKellar.
The regular meeting of the
Ladies Aid followed with Mrs.
Houghton presiding. She also
read a passage of scripture and
offered prayer. Several items of
important business were dealt
with. It was decided that the
ladies would assist in furnishing
gowns for the choir.
The meeting was closed with
the Lord’s Prayer in unison. A
dainty lunch was provided by
the hostess.
GREENWAY
The Women’s Association of
the United Church are planning
a supper on March 21 in the
church when J. M. Schneiders of
Kitchener are providing the pro
gram.
Mrs. Wellwood Thompson of
Brampton spent a few days with
her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Pol
lock.Mrs. Dean Brown returned
home on Saturday after visiting
with relatives in Manitoba.
Miss Viola Curts of London
spent the week-end at her home.
A number of relatives and
friends attended the funeral of
the late Mrs. David Foster in
Parkhill on Monday.
Mrs. Stanley Hartle, Mrs. Ross
Scafe and Mrs. Robert Snowden
are all ill with pneumonia. We
wish them all a speedy recovery.
Canada’s southermost part,
Pelee Island, is slightly south of
the northern portion of Californ
ia.
Sale of Spring Prints
at 39c a yard
Twenty-five webs of new spring Wabasso prints, a real good cloth. Regular
price 50$ yard; on sale this month for early buyers at ..... 390 yard
Two webs Wabasso sheeting, 81” wide, bleached pure white. A real special
at .......... $1.65 yard
Four webs of Wabasso circular pillow cotton — 42” wide. A regular $1.00
quality; on sale at .................................... 850 yard
Jones & May
LADIES’, MISSES’ AND GIRLS’
Ready-to-Wear Garments For Spring
Miss Link of our ladies’ ready-to-wear department, has just returned, from a
successful buying trip to Toronto. We invite you to see the new styles in coats,
dresses, skirts, blouses, raincoats, sportswear, etc. Our prices are very attractive.
ELLMARR PEANUT BUTTER
Always popular, 16-oz. jars .. each 320
CLARK’S PORK & BEANS
Large 20-oz. tins ..................... 2 for 310
VEL (GIANT)
With one batli-size Palmolive soap.
Both for ......... 760
Superior Store Specials for Feb. 14 and 16
DELISHUS PURE RASPBERRY JAM
While it lasts, 9-oz. jars ...... each 190
MANY FLOWERS TOILET SOAP
1$ sale ............................... . 4 cakes 250
STAFFORD’S AP3LE PIE FILLING
Very special value, 20-oz. tins.
2 for ....................................................... 390
Kirk ton Native
Dies In Buffalp
The death of Mrs. Eva Leon
ard occurred in Meyer Memorial
Hospital Buffalo, February
after a lengthy illness. The
former Eva Roach, daughter of
James H. Roach and Margaret,
Ann Yule was born in Bruce
County, Ontario, June 27, 1884.
She spent her early years in Us-
borne Township and at one time
was employed in the office of
Gladman and Stanbury, Exeter.
After her marriage to George
Greenless in 1918 she resided in
Buffalo. He predeceased her 25
years ago. Later she married
William Leonard who died in
1945.
She leaves two sons James H.
and Wilbur N. Greenless, Buffa
lo, one brother. Nelson Roach
and one sister, Mrs. Mary Gollox>
of Kirkton,
From the Brady Funeral
Home, Buffalo, Mrs. Leonard
was ‘brought to the Heath Fun
eral Home, Mitchell, where a
service was held Saturday, Feb
ruary 9, followed by interment
in Kirkton Union Cemetery. The
service was conducted by Harold
Bauer, Bornholm. Pall Bearers
were James and Wilbur Greenless
sons, and four nephews, Lome
Hodge, Ross Marshall, Leslie
Barnes and Reg Paul.
Mr. and Mrs. Wes Doupe en
tertained at their home Sunday
evening in honor of Mrs. Thom
as Washburn’s eightieth birth
day. Those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. Washburn, Mr. and
Mrs. Ivan Loupe, Mr. and Mrs<
Wilfred Yake.
Sunday afternoon visitors
with Mr. and Mrs. Washburn
were Mr. and Mrs. G. Rdutly, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Washburn and
family of Stratford.
Sunday guests with Mr. and
Mrs. John McElrea were Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Brock, Hamilton, Mr,
and Mrs. Russell Brock and Da
vid, Burgessville, Mr. and Mrs.
Eric Humphreys and Helen, Mr,
and Mrs. Allen Berry and Har
old and Mr. Thomas Brock.
Miss Margaret O’Callaghan of
London sent the week-end with
Mr. and Mrs. William Scott.
Another successful Euchre
party was held in the hall Tues
day evening under the auspices
of the Kirkton Library.
Guide Talk
Again we were late getting
home but soon the big affair will
be over and we can settle down
to the regular routine.
Tests were passed right and
left this week, both in Tender
foot and Second Class groups. !
The first Class girls were helping
Captain once again and they cer
tainly do well.
No time for a game this week,
so campfire followed the work
period and Guides were remind
ed to be there at 6:30 next Mon
day and just have those uni
forms spotless, shining pins and
shoes and in general look your
very best for our visitors when
they arrive. Captain.
HARPLEY
Mrs. Mary Gill of Grand Bend
has been staying for the past
week with her daughter, Mrs.
Colin Love.
We. are glad to see Mrs. Gill
able to be out again after her
recent illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ridley at
tended the funeral of their cou
sin.
Mrs. Lawrence Ridley in St.
Mary’s on Friday.
IATAN
Mrs. (Dr.) Walter Rite
Oklahoma is making a prolonged
visit with her mother, Mrs. John
Sprawl.
Mr, and Mrs. Frank Dickens
of Ailsa Craig visited Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Coleman on ■Saturday
night.
■Mrs. II. S. .Stanley was in tv
see her aunt, Mrs. B. Stanley,
in St. Marys Hospital on Mon
day. •