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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-12-14, Page 11Thurs., December 14th, 1939 News and Gorrie Vidette GORRIE Cher by being present at, their Christ* mas Tree and entertainment Girls’ W. A, Elected Officersi> The Grils’ Branch of the W.A. met clast Thursday evening at the Rectory. The meeting opened with the Girls* Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer in uni­ son, The work was hooking a rug -.and election of officers took place al­ so: Adviser, Mrs. W. C, King; Pres,, Blythe Underwood; Vice Pres., (Myr­ tle Short; Secretary, Mrs. Jennings; Treas., Mrs. Bolton; Dorcas Sec., Nel- Tie Dinsmore; Auditors, Mrs. Ball, Mrs. King. Rev. J, L. Ball closed the :meeting with prayer, after which a • tasty lunch was served by the hostess. CANADIANS MUNITIONS FACTORIES ARE FASHIONING DEADLY MATERIALS OF WAR ig Sunday School Social United Church Sunday School will hold their Annual Concert and Social on Wednesday, Dec. 27th, in the church school room. Each class will contribute to the programme, there will be a period of games and con* tests. Lunch will be servred, which the parents are asked to provide. Mr, A. D. Armstrong, of Seaforth, .and daughter, Mrs. J. Willocks, Rip­ ley, visited on Tuesday of last week iat the- home of Dr. J. and Mrs. Arm- •..strong. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnston and son, *Carl, Bluevale, spent last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Whit- . field. Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Earngey, Brus­ sels, were Sunday visitors .with Miss Kate Earngey. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Armstrong, of ‘"Whigham, spent Sunday at the home ■of the former’s sister, Mrs. K. Hues- ton and Mr. Hueston. Mr. Jack San- 1 ‘derson was a week-end visitor at the • same home. Miss Dorothy West, of London, -and Miss Elva Davidson, of Brussels, ; spent last week with Miss Evelyn ‘Stephens. " ' Misses Edith Wallace and Arlene ^Galbraith, of Stratford, visited last -week-end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Galbraith. Miss “Margaret"Newton, R.N., of Listowel, ’Spent the weke-end at the same home. Mr. John Sparling, Mr. and Mrs. ..Everett Sparliitg, spent Sunday with .Bluevale friends. Miss Margaret Foster, R.N., has re­ turned home after spending some time .in New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Irwin and Miss Lucille, of Long Branch, Mrs. Wood- * pc _ 4:ock and daughter, Miss Marion, Phyllis Hemmingway favoured with Siindav of hnmp nf TVfr onrl 1 « ht « . «« V.a . ■' Sleek, new machines, half of them less than one year old, are turning out munitions of war for Canada’s army. In decentralized plants the munfacture of bullets, shells, explos­ ives and gas masks is being carried on quietly and efficiently. ^Skilled work­ men put the high explosive into the shells which will arm.Canada’s artill­ ery. Girl do much of the work. Be­ hind a precision-built machine this girl (LEFT) is working on bullet casings. Different operations in the process of turning out ammunition are carried out in different factories, often miles apart. Each unit is geared to a sched- ule which can be slowed or speeded up almost instantly. Girls working in shops take lunch (RIGHT) not in res­ taurants or .canteens, but in what they know as “department 46X.” read the Call to Worship. Everyone joined in singing hymn “Wonderful Doan went to Mitchell from Gorrie five, or six years ago, returning eight tary, Mrs. Taylor; 1st Vice Pres,. Mrs. Norman Wade; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. The minutes were read by Elmer Farrish and aproved. The group serv- Stocks, which will be given in Town Hall at 8 p.m. story of love.” The Scripture, taken from Luke, 25th chapter, 25-36, was read by Doreen Harriston. Eleanore Carson gave a very interesting talk on “Doing”, followed by the hymn, “You may help a load to lighten.” Phyllis Hemmingway''led in prayer, after which Margaret Ruttan read a I poem entitled “Lost Opportunities.” months ago after living in mitchell and Molesworth. She is survived by two sons, Bert, in Sacramento, Calif., and Charles, of Mitchell, Ont. One son, Austin, died ’some years ago. Friends from Goderich, Listowel and Mitchell attended the funeral. jspent Sunday at the home of Mr. and -Mrs. W. A. Irwin. a piano solo then “I hear a voice” was sung. The square was formed and the C.G.I.T. Purpose repeated by all. Mrs. Mundell then took over the meeting ofr the work. EVENING AUXILIARY ELECTED OFFICERS Foster; Treas., Mrs. Geo. King; Dor­ cas Sec., Mrs. Ritchie; assistants, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Law­ rence; Living Message Sec., Mrs. Short; Little Helpers, Sec., Mrs. Dins­ more; Pianist, Mrs. Norman Wade; Aduitors. Mrs. W. C. King, Mrs. Chas. King. After singing a hymn, Rev. J. L. Ball closed the meeting with prayer. A bountiful lunch was then served by the hostess. ed refreshments. , DEBATE HELD BY. A. Y. P. A. Women’s Institute The December meeting of the W. I. was held Thursday, Dec. 7th, at the home of Mrs. Vernon "Denny. The president, Mrs. J. J. Allen, presided and opened the meeting with the sing­ ing of the Ode, followed by the Lord’s* Prayer in unison. During the business session $5.00 was voted to the Com­ munity Christmas Tree fund. Letters were read from Fort Stewart express­ ing deep appreciation, for the bale of clothing sent recently to that com­ munity, also a letter was received from Miss Agnes Durst in Byron San- itorium, in which she conveyed her gratitude and pleasure from the Sun­ shine Bag sent her by the members. The Roll Call brought a generous res­ ponse of donations for the Christmas cheer boxes for the sick and shut-ins, Mrs. Waller, Mrs. Adams and Mrs- Carr being namfed as the committee in charge. Current Events were pre­ pared by Miss Mae MacNaughton and ■ read by Mrs. MacNaughton. The dis- 1 plays of home-made candy which lat­ er was sold, was delicious as well as profitable. Recipes were read by Mrs. MacLean. Christmas Carol singing with Mrs. J. N. Allen as accompanist, was a feature of the meeting. Follow­ ing the National Anthem, a social half-hour was enjoyed. Tea was ser­ ved by the hostess assisted by Mrs. J. J. Allen and Mrs. J. H. Wylie. W.M.S. Re-Elect Officers | The December meeting of the Wo­ man's Missionary Society was held at hte parsonage Thursday afternoon,1 Mn and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie and Dec. 7th. The meeting was in charge fanldy spent Thursday of last week of Mrs. R. H. Carson and Mrs. Gam- with Mr. a*d Mrs. Thos.."MacDonald ble. The devotional theme was “Jesus at Molesworth. the light of the world.” Meeting- op-, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wheeler, of <ened with the hymn O come all ye Brussels, visited on Sunday at the faithful.” As Scripture lesson, Mrs.' home of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dane. Mr. Errtest King was a Toronto visitor for a couple of days this week. Children, don’t forget that Sarita visits Gorrie on Saturday of this week. Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Jennings visited friends in Toronto last week­ end. Rev. George Wylie, of Oakdale, spent a few days last week with his Gamble read the Christmas story, fol- ■ lowing with prayer. “Silent Night” was sung, after which Mrs. Carson told of the International Missionary Council, which met at (Madras, India, at Christmas time, 1938. At noon on Christmas Day Madras spoke to the world. The messages* of Africa, China, Ceylon, India, Japan; Mexico,1 sp were read by Mrs. Carson and several mother> Mrs. John Wylie, who return- of the members. 'What a friend we ed with him t0 spend the winter have in Jesus” was the next. hymn.1 months at Oakdale. Mrs. Watt read a paper on Christian Stewardship and Temperance. Roll Call was answered by a Christmas Thought. After some discussion, it was decided that the present officers be returned to office for 1940. Mr. Watt closed the meeing with prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. .^Bolton, Maxine and Clare spent Sunday with Mrs. Bolton’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al­ brecht, near Harriston. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doriglas, on Monday, Dec. 4th, a son. I Mrs. Robert Hastie and Mr. Sandy Hastie, of Toronto, spent a couple of C.G.I.T. Had. Fine Meeting I days ]ast wee^ with Mr. and Mrs. The regular meeting of the Gorrie Kenneth Hastie. ' C.G.I.T. was held Thursday of last. Mr. Harry Watson, of West Monk- week, at the ho'ine of Margaret Thom-. spent Sunday with his parents, son, with the president, Eleanore Car- Mr. and Mrs. M. Watson. son, presiding. The meeting opened ! Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Armstrong, with the business, twelve members an- of For^Jch, visited on Sunday at the swering the roll call. The group was home of Mr> a)ld Mrs "Georgc Danc> called together.in worship with quiet] Mrs> ThoSi MacDonald, of Moles-”Mrs. Thos. MacDonald, of Molcs- music after which Margaret Thomson worth, ;s spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. W. C. King and Mr. King. Miss Mildred Dane and Miss (Mar­ garet Dane, R.N., of Fordwich, visit­ ed for a couple of days last week with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. The December meeting of the Gor­ rie Evening Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. Ewart Whitfield, Mon­ day evening. The committee in charge was Mrs. Newton and Janet Watson. The meeting opened with the singing of Christmas Carols and a Christmas story by Miss Janet Wat­ son. Mrs. Newton led in prayer and also gave a devotional talk, “Joy to the world.” Miss V. Lennox sang “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and a talk on Christmas Customs in other lands, was given by Miss Janet Watson. She said,* no matter what country we are in the salutation meant the same, that the Spirit of Christmas was the same. Mrs. E. Whitfield led in prayer and the roll call was answered by a Christ­ mas thought. With Rev. Mr. Watt in charge, the following were elected officers, the names being submitted by the gram committee: Pres.—Mrs. A. Stephens. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. V. Shera. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. C. Michael. Rec. Sec.—Miss Evelyn Dane. Cor. Sec.—Mrs. Charles Black. Treas.—Mrs. E. Carson. Sec. Christian Stewardship and Fin­ ance—Miss V. Lennox. Sec. Temperance and Christian Citizenship—Mrs. H. Watt. Supply Sec-.—Mrs. Reg. Newton. Press Sec.—Mrs. A. Taylor. Pianist—Mrs. K. Hastie. Lunch was served and social half- hour was enjoyed. TOWN GROUP HAD CHARGE OF MEETING Young Married People’s Club Met . Last Week Young in the Church pro- On Wednesday night the Married People’s Club met schoolrooms of the United when the largest number of the sea­ son was on hand to enjoy the program for the evening, the town group hav­ ing charge. Rev. H. N. Watt took charge of the devotional period when Christmas carols and the Christmas story of the birth of Christ was read as the Scrip­ ture lesson. A passage from H. V. Morton’s book, “In the Steps of the Master,” telling the story of the Holy Land and their interpretation of the stable, followed by prayer. The topic for the evening was in­ troduced by the convener, Mrs. C. Michael, the topic being “How can we make Canada a better place in which to live,’\and was taken by Mrs. A. L. Stephens, whose subject was “The Home”; Victor Shera choosing the subject “The Farm", and Clifford Cooke, whose subject was “The State.” These were followed with an open discussion that brought out many added points. The Gorrie A.Y.P.A. met on Wed­ nesday evening of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Musgrove. Meeting opened with a hymn follow­ ed by prayer by Rev. J. L. Ball and then the Lord's Prayer. Scripture les­ son was read by Mrs. McIntyre. Min­ utes of la^t meeting were read and approved. It was decided that the next meeting would take the form of carol singing in different parts of the village. A very interesting debate was then held “Resolved that the Farm Girl Makes a Better Wife than the Town or City Girl.” The affirmative side was taken by Harry King and Bill Bennett, and the negative by Carl Dinsmore and Leonard Sanderson. The judges decided in favor of the negative. Community singing was then en­ joyed for a short time after which a delightful lunch was served by hostess. WROXETER the Mr. and Mrs. Chester Higgins son, Mr. Joe Higgins spent Saturday in London with Miss LenOre Higgins who is training at Victoria Hospital. Miss Edytlie Martin, nurse-in- training at Victoria Hospital, is spend­ ing several weeks’ leave of absence with her'parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Martin.* Edythe’s many friends hope she will soon be restored to her usual good health. Dec. 21st is the date chosen for the Public School entertainment under the direction of Miss Keith and Miss “Tune Detector” Earns $100 and Watch and Mrs. Amos Doan funeral of Mrs. Amos ST. STEPHENS W. A. NAME OFFICERS R. OBITUARY MONUMENTS at first cost Having o.ur factory equipped with the «ost modern machinery for the exe- dewion Of high-class work, we ask you fiSgsee the largest display of monu- Rpents of any retail factory in Ontario. Ail finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough, you can save all local deal­ ers’; agents’ and middleman profits by seeing ul. • E. J. Skelton S Son « Wtit End Bridge—WALKERTON Doan was held from the. home of Mrs. Frank Bingham, GorHe, Thursday af­ ternoon. Rev. Mr. Acheson conducted the service. The pallbearers were: Robert McAllister, Edward Doan, H. V. Holmes, Wm. Whitfield, James Walker, G. W. Walker. Burial-took place in Gorrie Cemetery. Mrs. Doan passed on December 5th. She had been in poor health for sev­ eral years but was confined to her bed for only two weeks. Born in Peel Townhsip, she was in her 79th yean Over 50 years ago she was married in Wailace Township, her husband pre­ deceasing her 24 years ago. Her maid­ en name was Hannah Sanderson and she attended school in. Gorrie. Mrs, ' The annual meeting of the W. A. of St. Steplien’s Church was held on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Holmes. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn. Prayer was then offered by the president follow­ ed by the member’s prayer and the Lord’s Prayer in unison, Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Annual reports were given by the sec­ retary and treasurer, also a report* by Miss Blythe Underwood oil the work of the girls* branch. Mrs. Norman Wade gave an interesting Christmas reading followed by some weli chosen thoughts and comments by the presi­ dent. The Scripture lesson was from St, Luke’s Gospel, chapter 2, verses 1-20, Rev. J. L. Ball then gave an in­ teresting and instructive address, tak­ ing as his subject, The Women’s Aux­ iliary and the work of that organiza­ tion. All the officers were re-elected, as follows.- Hon, Pres., Mrs, J. L Ball} President, Mrs. H, V. Holmes; Sccre- THIS photograph shows Miss x Lcxie Glover, Glenavon, Sask, (inket), listening at the western end of a long distance telephone wire connected With the studio of the “On Parade” program in Montreal. The Band of the Canadian Grenadier Guards was playing its “Mystery Tune”—‘and Miss Glover had the opportunity to name it. “‘My Wild Irish Pose’”, she pronounced emphatically after the first few bars, "Right!” said Jerry Wilmot, the announcer — eighteen hundred miles away in Montreal— and young Miss Glover, just turn­ ed fourteen, became the nappy recipient of $100.00 in cash and a valuable watch. Two hundred Glenavdn citizens gathered at the Town Hall to wit­ ness the “Tune Detecting” — a weekly feature of' Robin Hood Flour’s big Thursday night radio program “On Parade.” Friends of Billy Hart, who is ill ] with pneumonia, will wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Neil White, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence White and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pleasance, of Port Elgin, on Sunday. Lucille White who has been visiting at the Pleasan­ ce home, returned home with her par­ ents. Master Jack McLaughlin, of Wing­ ham, visited on Saturday with Master John MacNaughton. ! Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Denny, Cliff and Thelma, spent the week-end in . ±vit (AVX1S. vopeiana spent Toronto, Cliff remaining in the city Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Merk- to take a business course. Success to you, Cliff. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John spent Sunday with London , friends. Misses Eva and Jean Sangster vis­ ited friends in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. James Knight, Brus­ sels, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs, H. Knight, in town. Mr. and Mrs. Sangster attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Doan in rie last Thursday afternoon. SALEM | Miss Myrtle Cathers, of Wingham, I spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. ’ and Mrs. W. A. Cathers.| Mrs. Charlie Simmons has returned, home after visiting her daughter, Mrs., • Maitland Porter and Mr. Porter, who live near Wingham. I Mr. and Mrs. Percy Copeland spent ley. I The measles have been quite prev­ alent among the children in this com- ( munity. We hope to see them all bet- ' ter soon. . 1 Miss Kathleen Willits, who attend Wingham High School, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and I Mrs. Melvin Willits. (■ • “Well, Miss Johnsing,” said the J colored physician to the worried wife I “Ah has finely knocked de fevah out- ' en dat husband o’ yourn.” I “Sho nuff?” she said. “You means ;J he’s gwine git well?” “No’m,” said the doctor. “Dey haint no hope fo’ him to git well. But ’chair and conducted’"^' devodona'i ,h“,.<*« satisfackshun of knowirf period, opening with the hymn .1 ho died-cured, know that my Redeemer lives”. Rev. A. M. Grant led in prayer. The Scrip­ ture lesson was taken from St. Matt. 22, and read by Mr. Robert Paulin. Rev. J. L. Ball then led in prayer. "Breathe on me, breath of God” was the second hymn chosen. Then fol­ lowed readings by Weldon Hambly, Jack Durst and Alma Durst. The closing hymn “Stand up for Jesus” and prayer by the Rector, closed the meeting. A period of games and con­ tests were enjoyed and refreshments were served by members of the A.Y. P.A. Jack' MacLean expressed the ap­ preciation of members of the Y.P.U. for the enjoyable evening. Gor- A.Y.P.A. Entertain Y.P.U. The A.Y.P.A. of St. James School entertained the Y.P.U. of the United . Church on Monday of last week. Miss ' Jeanette Adams, president, was in the Women’s Missionary Society The December meeting of the W. M. S. will be held on Thursday of this week, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. in the church school room. Each member is asked to contribute a number to the programme. All ladies of the congre­ gation are most cordially invited to the Christmas meeting of the W.M.S. Community Christmas Tree Santa Claus will pay his annual vis­ it to Wroxeter on the afternoon of Dec. 16th and will have a treat for every child. Donations are being ask­ ed for this worthy cause and every­ one is asked to co-operate in making this a happy season for the children. Christmas Entertainment Tutnberry S.S. No. 2 (Kirton’s School) will hold their annual Christ­ mas Tree and Program on the even­ ing of Dee. 20th, 8 p.m. A good pro­ gram is being arranged with the tea­ cher, Miss Viola Thacker, in charge. Encourage the children and their tea*5 AGENTS • for COUNTER CHECK BOOKS PRINTED GUMMED TAPE MADE BY Papcr.pr.oouct5 Styles "for every business Various colors and designs Samples, suggestions and prices without obligations The Advance-Times Phone 34. YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin., ation enables Us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118* Harriston