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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-09-08, Page 7x First Fall Meeting of Auxiliary Held Thursday, September 8, 1938 ST. STEPHEN’S GROUP START MEETINGS VANCOUVER FACES A CRISIS WHICH KEEPS GROWING SERIOUSNESS AS JAPS INCREASE The. Women’s Auxiliary of St, Ste­ phen’s Church, Gorrie, held their op­ ening Fall meeting at the home of Mrs. George Foester on Thursday af­ ternoon last when' a devotional pro­ gram was held and they had as guest speaker Mrs. (Rev.) Leggett, Molcs- worth, The president, Mrs. Holmes, took charge of the meeting when “Blest be the tie that binds" was sung, after which she led in prayer, and the member’s prayer in unison, As the theme of the meeting was “fellow­ ship” the members answered the Roll Call with a verse pertaining to same, and the Scripture reading I. John, 1st chapter, was read by Mrs, Lawrence. Mrs. Taylor gave a paper on “Fel­ lowship" which was very helpful and ■inspiring, and Mrs. W. King read a poem “To-morrow”, iMrs. Holmes • :read from proverbial “Beauty Hints” and hymn “O Master, let me walk with Thee” was sung. Mr?. Leggatt -then gave a very beautiful heart stir­ ring address, in her own quiet man­ ner, which found an answering echo in, all hearts, and which will long be -pondered over, showing the way to ■.fellowship with Jesus. Mrs. O’Neil read a poem “In The Garden." Rev. O’Neil then thanked Mrs. Leggatt very heartily for her wonderful address, and also 'spoke a few helpful words with our Saviour’s worjs as a guide '“Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." Rev. O’Neil •closed the 'meeting with prayer, and a dainty lunch was served by the hostess and daughter, Miss Marguer­ ite. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ernest King, with "“Rejoice” as the theme. ?■ GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Graham spent Friday with Palmerston friends. Miss Nellie Ruttan has returned to Toronto after spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. .Ruttan. Mrs. R. G. Dane spent a few days last week in London and visited her ■sister, Mrs. F. B. Meyer at Byron. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman and son, Jack, Mrs. Nelson Boughner, Milver­ ton, also Mr. Alex. Schrenk of War­ saw, N.Y., were recent guests of Mr. sind Mrs. Cloyne Michael. Mr. and Mrs. August Keil attended the wedding of their niece, Miss Pat­ rick, in St. Thomas on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Willis, London, spent Thursday with the former’s sis­ ter, Mrs. Charles King and Mr. King. Master Reggie Taylor has returned home after spending the past few weeks with his aunts in Kitchener and Preston. Mr. and Mrs. James Fleming and Miss Maude Higgins of London, Mrs. /^jW^Vina Fleming and ‘daughter of De- l^rtroit, were. Sunday guests at the home •of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gallaher. Mr. H. L. Stewart, of Wingham, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera and dau­ ghter, Shirley, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cumings at Tralee. Mr. and Mrs. David Dane, Toronto, spent the week-end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wade. Rev. and Mrs. Watt were in Tol­ edo, Ohio, on the latter part of lalt week and attended the wedding of the latter’s brother, on Saturday. Mrs. M. Ellis returned home on Sunday after spending the past month with her daughter, Mrs. Victor Shera MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe­ cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display, of monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines We import all our granites from the Old Country Quarries direct, in the tough. Yoh cart save all local deal­ ers’, agents’ and middleman profits by Seeing us. E. J* Skelton & Son at West End Bridge—WALKERTON YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enabled us to give you Clean, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118. Harmton * Japanese' question may even lead to ■war, he contends. Third largest city in Canada, Vancouver is faced with Canada will some day worry over the Japanese as Czechoslovakia over the Sudetens, according to Mayor George C. Miller of Vancouver. The an unemployment problem among , and Mr. Shera. Miss Olive Lawrence, of Toronto, spent the week-end and holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawrence. Mrs. Flora Litt, of Marmora, spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bradnock and visited other friends in the community. Mrs. James Armstrong' spent last week visiting relatives and friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade spent a few days recently in St. Johns, Mich. Mrs. E. Hastie and son, Mr. Ken, Hastie, spent Friday and Saturday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. George King were Toronto visitors a few days last week and Mr. Harold King also spent Sun­ day and Monday in Toronto. Harvest Home Services will be held in St. Stephen’s Anglican Church next Sunday, Sept. 11th, when Rev. Dr. Hereford, of Seaforth, will be the special speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jefferson and family, of Owen Sound, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Foster. Master George Jefferson spent a few days last week also at the same home while his parents at­ tended the Ex. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Colmer, Tor-' onto, were week-end and holiday vis­ itors with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King and other relatives. Miss Nora Taylor and Reggie Tay­ lor, who have spent some time in Kitchener, returned home on Satur­ day. Mr. and Mrs. H. Irwin and daugh­ ter, Miss Lucille, of Long Branch, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Wm. Irwin. Mr. George Dainty spent a days last week in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton son, Bertram, spent Sunday with re­ latives in Guelph. Misses Beatrice and Emily Potter spent the week-end with friends at Paisley. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Toner spent a few days in Toronto this week and attended the C.N.E. Recent guests of Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong were: Mr. and Mrs. Scotchmer, of Bayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Leakey, of Kincardine and Miss Mary Patterson, of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Walker, of Ingersol were in town last Tuesday and called on a few friends. They ac­ companied the body of Mrs. Walker s uncle, the late Walter Stinson, who passed away ill London. Interment was made ‘in Gorrie Cemetery. Mrs. W. R. Hastie spen the week­ end with her sister, Mrs. Kerr, in Ethel. ,Miss Maggie Taylor has returned to her home in Kitchener after spend­ ing* a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Knowlson. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Earl spent a few days with relatives in Toronto this week. „ * _ . , Mr. and Mrs. Manford Irwin and Mr. Wm. Young were week-end vis­ itors in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Hueston ac­ companied Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Car- son to Toronto on Monday spending- a couple of days in the city. Mrs. few and Little Lad Scalded Friends of‘Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Far- risk will be pleased to learn their youngest son Johnston, 3 years old, I who was badly scalded by backing in- to a pan of hot water, is improving nicely, and will soon be allowed up out of his bed. Institute to Meet Sept. 14th The September meeting of the Gor­ rie Women’s Institute will be held on Wednesday next, Sept. 14th, at the home of Mrs. Charles Lawrence. The program will be on “Historical Research” with the guest speaker, Mrs. Stuart McNaughton, of Wrox­ eter, who will give an address on “Pioneers of Huron County.” The as­ sistant leader on Buymanship will give a talk on buying shoes. There will be an exhibit of wedding dresses. Meeting is called for 2.30. ‘Visitors always welcome. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor, Mrs. Everett Carson^ Eleanor and Dick Carson spent Tuesday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. War­ wick, Morris Twp. Mr. W. G. Krug, of Chesley, visit­ ed at the home of Mrs. Viola Hein- miller on Sunday and Monday, and Miss Dorothy Heinmiller accompan­ ied him to Chesley where she will at­ tend .High School. Mrs. J. M. Wenzel visited with Mrs. V. Heinmiller over Sunday and also visited her uncle, Mr. Sippel. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schiefly and the former’s mother, Mrs. Schiefly, all of Detroit, were guests of Mrs. V. Heinmiller and Mr. Sippel over Sun­ day. Mrs. John Henry and daughters, Misses Florence and Ada, and Mrs. Bannerman, all of Stratford, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes. Mrs. Russell Adams spent last week in London. Mrs. James Musgrove attended the C.N.E. the first of this week and vis­ ited her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. King in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Ashton and Bill have returned from Elora where they have spent the past month. .Mr. Sterton Ashton, of Dresden, spent the week-end with his family here. Mrs. Victor Shera spe'nt Tuesday in .Guelph. Mrs. Jamieson of Sprucedale, Miss Joy Biltz, of Windermere and Mr. and Mrs. John Kaine, of Dorset, Lake of Bays, spent last week at the home of Mrs. Kaine. Other week-end guests at the same home included Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Osterhout and Miss Theda Osterhout of Detroit, and Mrs. L. A. Howard of Chatham. Mrs. Arscott and children, Ken and Dorothy, who have spent the past month with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Miller, returned to their home in Toronto on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Miller, Detroit, were week-end and holiday guests with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex; Miller. Mr- and Mrs. Wm. Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Marshall were Sunday sivtiors at the home of Mr. qnd Mrs. Wesley Jermyn at Brussels. Mrs. Ernest King is spending a week or so with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Colmer in Toronto." A number from here attended the celebration in Wingham on Monday. Mrs, Long and children, Fern and Shirley of Holstein, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Farrish on Sunday. whites and over-industriousness am­ ong the Japs.. Mayor Miller confesses he doesn’t know what 'to do about ei­ ther question. The , Japanese, he points out, are always Japanese and do not become part of the Canadian people. These are the men (LEFT) who some time ago were tea-gassed WROXETER Women’s Missionary Society The September meeting of the M. S. will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15th, at 3 p.m. in United Church school room. The meeting will be ta­ ken by the Home Helpers. All ladies of the congregation are invited to at­ tend. ‘ Anniversary Services United Church Anniversary Servic­ es will be held on Sept. 1'8. The spec­ ial speaker for the day will be Rev. C. A. Perkins, Flarriston. w. t Munroe, Wroxeter, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. J. McBurney, Jean and Jack, visited friends at Waterloo over the week-end; on their return they were accompanied by Clare Neir- garth and Lloyd Hummell, who are guests at their home. Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards Friends and neighbors of Ethel ga­ thered a^ a surprise at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards prior to their departure to Wroxeter. Geo. Dunbar read the address and Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were presented with two occasional chairs. Although tak­ en very much by surprise, they both replied very nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ wards left on Thursday morning for Wroxeter, where Mr. Edwards has the blacksmith shop. In the after­ noon the Women’s Society of the Presbyterian church presented Mrs. Edwards with a lovely relish dish. The best wishes of the community go with them. They will be greatly missed here, as they were so willing to help in every cause.—Listowel Ban­ ner. ou.t of Vancouver’s public buildings. Because they are not eligible for re­ lief, they now exist by soliciting mon­ ey. While Vancouver’s white popula- tion swells the relief rolls, there i$ not one Japanese (RIGHT) on the lists. Mayor Miller compares them, to the pioneers, ready'to make any sac* rifice to get a foothold. last week. MacNaughton MacNaughton, guests of Mr. Fordwich, Mrs. Frank Edwards, Vancouver, arrived here on Saturday and will spend some time with her sister, Miss K. Hazelwood. Mr. and Mrs. G. Davidson motored from Oshawa on Wednesday last to attend the funeral of the late Miss E. P. Hazelwood. \ Mr. Wm. Elliott and daughter Jean, also Mr. Alfred Hooper were Toron­ to visitors last week. Members of the Fourth Line Circle joined with members of the other groups at a picnic held at the home of Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin near Wingham, Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. and John also Mrs. J. , London, were Sunday and Mrs. J. H. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann and their daughter and husband, Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence returned from an enjoy­ able motor trip to Collander, Ottawa and many other points of interest. Miss Gladys Weir of the local tele­ phone office, is enjoying a week’s holiday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Sanderson and Catharine, London, were holiday guests of D. D. and Mrs. Sanderson. The local garage which for some months was under the management of Mr. Harry Dane, was taken over on Sept. 1st. by Mr. Carl Smith. We wish him every success. Mrs. A. R. Wells and daughter, Jean, also Miss Helen Gibson, all of Toronto, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearring. Mr. Harry Dane spent the week­ end in Toronto. Born—In Wingham General Hos­ pital, Sept. 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. Allen - Mr. and Mrs, Herb Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McLean and son, Jack, and Charlie Patterson attended the funeral of the former’s aunt, Mrs. Geo. Patterson, at Blyth, on Thurs­ day. Mr. Thos. Hopcroft and son, Rus­ sell, of Dashwood, called on friends here on Friday. Mr. P. S. Milligan suffered a slight stroke on Thursday. He is now im­ proving. Miss Vera Newton and friend, of Hamilton, were week-end visitors with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Newton. Mr. Purdie, of Detroit, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Neil White over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Palmer and dau­ ghter, of Sudbury, spent a few days visiting friends in and around town last week, returning home on Mon­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kitchen were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gamble, of Gorrie, one day recently. Mr. and Mrs. Graham Campbell and son, Harris, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Archie McMichael. Miss Iva Gallaher, of Salem, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. "Gallaher on Friday. Mrs. John McIntosh, of Tilbury, is at present visiting friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, J. Gallaher, of Gorrie, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Earner on Friday. Mrs. A. Robinson, who has been spending the past few weeks with her sisters, Misses M. and B. Howe, left on Tuesday for her home in Saska­ toon. She was accompanied as far as Toronto by Miss Mary Howe who will visit there for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards, of Ethel, moved their household effects to the home vacated recently by Mr., and Mrs. Bert Martin. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Edwards to the village and wish Mr. Edwards every success in his blacksmithing business. Misses Elizabeth and Minnie Rob­ inson, of Hamilton, visited for a few days recently at the home of Mrs. F. Davey. School re-opened here on* Tuesday with the teaching staff this year com­ posed of Mr. H. Knight and Miss A. Archibald on the Continuation staff and Mr. W. A. Johnston of Lucknow and Miss E. Stocks as Public school teachers. Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held at St. James Anglican Church on Sunday evening next. The spec­ ial speaker for the occasion will be Rev. Dr. R. P. D. Herford, D.D., of Seaforth. OBITUARY Ethelda Hazelwood One of Wroxeter’s highly respected residents passed on to her reward • with the death of Ethelda Hazelwood 1 at her family residence on Monday, August 29th. Her sudden passing came as a great shock to her many friends as Miss Hazelwood had been in her ‘usual health the previous day. The deceased who has lived in the village practically all her life, was born at Lakelet, daughter of the late William and Lucinda Hazelwood. Miss Hazelwood was well known and highly respected throughout the entire community, having had an ac­ tive life. For a number of years she was a member of the Wroxeter Pub- lie School Staff, and at one time was employed in the office of the Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and; at the time of her death held the po* sition of Secretary -Treasurer of the Howick Telephone Company in whose interests she was an ardent employee. As member of the former Methodist, and later of the United Church, she was an enthusiastic work­ er in various church organizations. She was also a member of the Wo­ men’s Institute. She leaves to mourn her passing, two sisters, Catherine with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Frank Ed­ wards, of Vancouver, B.C., also two brothers, Dr. Breton of Oshawa, and Ed., of Trail, B.C. A sister, Mary, predeceased her about four years ago. The funeral was held on Wednes­ day afternoon. A short service at the home was followed by a service the church conducted by Rev. J. Anderson, of Wingham, assisted Rev. A. M. Grant and Rev. A. O’Neil. The pall-bearers were: J. L. Mac- Ewen, E. H. Ball, A. J. Sanderson, G. A. Wearring, J. N. Allen and H. J. Wylie. Interment was made in the Wroxeter Cemetery. at R by H, get FREE ESTIMATE ON YOUR ROOFING , WRITE NOW Sendridge and rafter measure­ ments or area to be roofed, patched or re­ paired. 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