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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-06-05, Page 7Thursday, June 5 th, 1941 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES (THRIFTY take / a — YOUR TIRE COSTS 20% WITH B.F. GOODRICH SILVERTOWNS SEE OUR MONEY SAVING SPECIALS U5EDTIRE5 In­ road SERVICE ■H' I C. N. MERKLEY COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE PHONE 84 WINGHAM, ONT. —........ ' ■msil.lll I I a 4- Mrs. Walter Cook wore recent London visitors. Mrs. Alva McDowell visited last week with her sister, Mrs, Vodden, of Londesboro. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carter attended the funeral on Friday of the late Mr. Wright, of Brucefield, Mrs, Norman Radford spent Thurs­ day with her sister, Mrs, Percy Gibb- ing, of Clinton, Mrs, J, Tamblyn, of Londesboro, Mrs. Wm, Hiles, of Clinton, were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Campbell. ' Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell vis­ ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W, Miller, of Goderich. Mrs, John Bedford, of Sault Ste, Marie, visited last week at the- home of her niece, Mrs. Norman Radford. A number of Red Cross chain teas have been held in this community, Mr, and Mrs. Norman Carter and Joyce, of Seaforth, were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell. Rev. H. C. Wilson, Mr. Wm. Mc­ Dowell, Mr. W. F. Campbell are at­ tending Conference at Windsor this week, Mrs. Wm. McDowell is visiting at the home of her niece, Mrs, Reg, Jen- ning, of Windsor. iMiss Winnifred Campbell is spend­ ing this week with her cousin, Mrs. Geo, Brown, of Ruscom.be and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Radford and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Shobbrook, of Hullett. Mrs. J. Killough, of Dungannon, is visiting her brothers, Messrs,’ J. L., Alva and Wm. McDowell and her sis­ ter, Mrs. Wm. Walden friends. Some 25 ladies met at on Wednesday afternoon four quilts for the W.M.S, and one for Jlie Red Cross. The anniversary services will be held at Westfield on June 22nd with Rev. Andrew Lane, of Clinton, as the guest speaker, A supper will be serv­ ed on the following Monday night by the ladies of the church. On Sunday Rev. H. C. Wilson gave a splendid address on “The Open Door” taking his text from Revela­ tions 3: 7. Messrs. Wm. McDowell, Alva McDowell, Mrs. F. J. Cook and Mrs. Wm. McDowell favored with a quartet number. ■ The canvassers .for the Victory War Loan for East Wawanosh, Mr. John Buchanan, (Mr. Geo. Taylor and Mr. Alex. Porterfield, are busy calling on the people in their district. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Straughan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Cook were London visitors on Monday. Miss Elsie Snell, of Fort Erie, visit­ ed Westfield friends on Sunday. and other WHITECHURCH Mrs. MacGregor, who spent the past winter months with her daughter, Mrs. < J Jack Henderson, of Lucknow, is visit- ’’ ing with Mrs. Mac Ross. . Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer and Angus, and Mr. and Mrs. John Fal­ coner, Wingham, spent Friday in Lon­ don. Severe lightning was experience in this community last Wednesday night. Tom Jamieson .found that his team of / horses, although not killed, had been struck, and a valuable bull belonging to Mr. Wm. Webster, was killed. Mr, Scott Paterson', Detroit, spent the week-end with his father, Mr. F. McK. Paterson. Anniversary services of the United Church here will be in charge of Rev. Stewart, of Teeswater, on Sunday, June 8th, at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Mr. Russel Farrier, Galt, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and — Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent the week-end at the home of their . daughter, Mrs. John Kilpatrick, Luck- . now. ' » Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius on Monday morning attended the funeral of their nephew, Mr. John Alvin Kelly, who passed away in Goderich Hospital on Saturday, after an operation for ruptured appendix,-followed by perit­ onitis. He was the son of.the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelly, of St. AugusU. ine, and had made his home with Fa­ ther Deans at Kingsbridge. Besides his two brothers, Joe of Osliawa, and Billie, of St. Augustine, one sister, Mrs. Will Redmond, of St. Augustine, also survives, and his grandmother, Mrs. Jas. Cornelius. Interment was made in Kingsbridge Catholic -Cem­ etery. fe Mrs. Archie Clow underwent an op- F eration in Wingham Hospital on Sat- ruday and is progressing favourably. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Everitt and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Everitt. and two children, London, were here to visit with their aunt, Mrs. Clow, on Sun­ day, but on account of her illness, they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held --------5--------------------—---------------— last Wednesday with Mrs. J. G. Gil- Jespie in charge, Mrs. J, H, FoUpck read the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. Lott led in prayer. Mrs. Ben McClen- aghan gave an interesting account of the Presbyterial meeting held recently at Exeter, and a vote of thanks was tendered to her from the society. The . Temperance clippings were read and the meeting was closed with prayer by Muriel Watt for the missionaries and the success of their work. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lott and Fred ‘spent Sunday with the former’s sister, Mrs. Palmer, of Wroxeter. Mrs, Pal­ mer has been very ill for some time. Seventeen ladies of the Women's In­ stitute here attended the District An- ual meeting held at Holyrood last Tuesday and all report interesting meetings. Miss Reba Marshall commenced working in the telephone office, Te'es- water, on Monday. Many''from here attended the anni­ versary services held at Calvin Pres­ byterian Church on Sunday when the services were in charge of Rev. J. D. Wilkie, of Teeswater. The services in, the Langside and Whitechunch church­ es were withdrawn. Mr. Russel Moore spent a few days last week with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Miss Strome, Langside, and Mr. John Richardson, Grace and Jim, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John McGee. Miss Mary Weir, R.N., of Mount MacGregor, N.’Y., is spending the next few weeks oj her holidays at the home of her mother, Mrs. Fred Davidsoh. Mr. ‘Harry Geary and Mr. James Weir, London, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred David­ son. The ‘Red Cross ladies quilted a. quilt at the home of Mrs. Arthur Moore last Tuesday and the W.M.S. of the Unit­ ed Church held teas at t'he home of Mr§, Ernest Casemore on Friday and at the home of Mrs. W. R. Farrier on Thursday. ,WESTFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hanbourn and babe, of Staffa, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walden. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Radford and the church and quilted ASHFIELD The 40th Anniversary Of the W. M. S. of the Ashfield United Church was held on Friday afternoon, May 30th, in Hackett’s Church, with a large at­ tendance of ladies and children. Mrs. Albert Alton presided over the meet­ ing, she being one of the charter mem­ bers 40 years ago. Meeting opened by singing the hymn “O God, our help in ages past” followed with reading a portion of Scripture by Mrs. Ernest Gardner. The address of welcome was given by one of our eldest members, Mrs. Wm. Blake, in her 86th year. It was replied to by Mrs. Sam Kilpatrick, how of Crewe. Mrs. Albert Alton read the report for the last 40 years, who were Presidents, . Secretaries and, Treasurers, up to the present time, a large number of charter members and other members since then have passed away. This was remembered by the three present presidents placing white flowers in a vase in front of the altar. Hymn "We cannot think of them as ‘dead’’ was sung and Mrs. Sam Sher­ wood led in,prayer. Mrs. Ramage, of St. Helens, gaVe us a splendid address. 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When you build or repair, ensure years of satis­ faction with Brantford Roofing. Sold by Reliable Dealers Everywhere I Coulyer) as missionaries at Bella Bella telling much they had seen with the Indians. Mrs. Andy Gaunt, now of St. Helens, sang a solo, accompanied by Mrs. Will Alton. Mrs. Herb. Stothers, 'n6w of Dungannon Presbyterian Church, sang a solo and played her own .accompaniment. The hymn “Blest be the tie that binds” was sung. The guest speaker, Miss Dorothy Douglas, returned missionary from Ja­ pan, in her winning manner, agve an inspiring address of her work there. Miss Jean MacMillan, teacher at. Crewe school, sang a solo, accompan­ ied by Mrs. (Rev.) Jas. Wilkins. Mrs. Erving Zinn then extended a very hearty vote of thanks on behalf of the ladies, to the guest speaker, and to all who in any way helped to make our 40th W.M.S. Anniversary a suc­ cess. Mrs. Richard Johnston second­ ed the motion. Miss Douglas replied and said it was a pleasure to her. The meeting then closed by singing “God Save the King.” Lunch was ser­ ved. The birthday cake with 40 candles on it, was on admail table at the front of the church. Mrs. Isaac Andrew, a charter member, from Zion, blew out the candles and cut the cake in small pieces, so everyone present got a piece of it. At a 'gathering of this kincj, there is always gladness and sorry mixed. We are hopingSto have our 50th anni­ versary in ten years, whoever will be living to see it. Mrs, George Lane wel­ comed the visitors at the door, Mrs. Dynes Campbell and Mrs. Ralph Cam­ eron were ushers. Thursday. Mr. Archie Johnston Sr. is at pres­ ent in Goderich Hospital. Hope he will soon be home again. Miss Madilene Johnston, R.N., of General and Marine Hospital, Goder- icli, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston, 10th Con. The Ashfield Annual United Church Garden Party will be held at Blake’s Church, 9th Con., Mafeking, Friday night, June 13. Supper from 6 to 8. Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Herman, Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hunter and Mr. Dynes Campbell attended their cousin’s fun­ eral, Mrs. Brown, at Tillsoniburg, on Tuesday. GORRIE Mr, and Mrs. Wilson Woods and'iit- tle son, Teddy, of Guelph, spent the week-end with relatives around St. Helens, Lucknow and Ripley, and wth her brother, Mr, Wilfred Hackett and Mrs. Hackett, 10th con. Mr, and Mrs. John Collings, Ripley, visited with Mrs. John Mullin last Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Keil are spend­ ing a few days with friends in Kitch­ ener. * Mr. and Mrs, J. H. King and Miss Jean, Toronto, spent, the week-end With the • former’s .parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. King. 11 > I I • i 1 _ Mrs. C. Turner, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. Hastie, for the winter months, left on Thurs­ day for her home in Edmonton, Alta. Mrs. Mr Hastie, of Wey.burn, Sask., was the guest of Mrs. E. Hastie a few days last week. Rev. amt Mrs, J. L. Ball and family visited friends in London and Mount Bridges on Friday. Mrs. Robt. McIntosh, of Bradwell, Sask., is visiting- her' brother, Mr. R. H. and Mrs. Carson. Miss Janet Watson was a London visitor on Monday last. The regular, meeting of the Evening Auxiliary will be held at the home of Mrs. John Gathers on Monday, June 9th. The members ate asked to re­ member their articles for the layette which must be in by that date. Mr. and Mrs. George McCall, Mr. and Mrs. William Summers and son, George, of Brussels, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King. Mr. and Mrs. Kaufman and children of Listowel, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Toner. tMr. and Mrs. Caslick and family, of Teeswater, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. George Townsend. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Downey were Mrs. Anna Stucky, Mr. D. C. Stucky, Misses Dor­ othy and Lois Stucky, Detroit, and Sunday guests at the same home were: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kell and three children, of Hanover, also Margaret Parson, of Woodstock, A short dedication service at which all three Gorrie clergymen officiated was held on Sunday afternoon when the Victory Loan flag was raised on the flag-pole at the Township Hall. Rev. Johnston, of Fordwich, and Reeve Gamble also participated, while sever­ al members of the Legion stood at at­ tention, . .i-i , 1 ■ Concert Held In Aid of Red Cross On Wednesday night, Gorrie Red Cross Society was the richer by some $34.00 due to the concert presented by the pupils of Miss Evelyn Stephen, the musical instructress for schools Nos, 7-2, 18, 5 and 7, and their teachers, The programme was well arranged and well presented, and Miss Stephens is to be congratulated on the musical numbers, and the teachers on the ac­ companying numbers. The children did exceedingly well, considering the electric storm which raged throughout the evening, However the outstanding feature was the presentation of “The. Wedding of the Painted Doll” which was a repeat number by request, Following is a list of the program presented: Junior Room, Miss David- son, teacher, Rhythm Band and song; Lakelet school, Mr. J. Higgins, teach­ er, Singing Games, Recitation by Ruth Kreller; Remarks by Mr. H. Strong, Chairman of Red Cross Society; Chor­ uses, Recitation by Bobby Kreller; songs; No. 18, Miss Firth, teacher, choruses, recitations by Audrey Has- tie; musical recitation; Orangehill school, Miss Irvin, teacher, choruses, recitation by Jack Dodds, guitar solo, Donald Werner; recitation, Gwen Rut­ tan; solo, Thelma Denny of Wroxeter; speech “Paths of Peace” by Donald Werner; Gorrie School, Mr. Mundell, teacher, choruses; reading, Mary Rit­ chie; choruses, Wedding of the Paint­ ed Doll, cast, Bride, Eleanore Steph­ ens; Groom, Norman Anger; Minister, Donald Hueston; Bridesmaids,. Dor­ othy Downey, Bonnie Zimmerman, Gladys Harper; Guests, other pupils. Gorrie Victory War Loan Campaign got under way on Monday morning by the ringing of both United and Angli­ can Church bells as well as the local school bell. Schoo! Held Open Day On Friday afternoon the public were at liberty to visit the local school and see first-hand the vast difference in school curriculum, and in such an interesting ’manner. As one wander­ ed from one exhibit to the next, the same thought was expressed by all: “If this system had. been used in my day,” Mrs. J, G. Mundell and Miss Davison welcomed the visiting guests and willingly answered any number of questions. We wish to express our thanks to the teachers for this oppor­ tunity. Mr, W. C. King and son, Harb spent a couple of days in Toronto this week. *