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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-01-20, Page 5G. ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Phone 770 Evening* by appointment /V£PFS" OF FORDWICH .................. L.O.B.A. Votes to Assist Victims of Recent Fire SEE THE GRADS WRIST WATCH HISELWE’S SMOKE SHOP Morning Star Lodge No. 131 of the L.CXB.A. met in the Orange Hail last week for their first meeting of the new year with an attendance of 12. During the business session which was presided oyer by W.M, Mrs. Su­ san Gibson, the members decided to purchase blankets and donate to Mr. and Mrs. George Richards, whose home was completely destroyed by fire over the week-end. It was also decided to hold card parties some time during the winter months. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for these. It was also the ajm of the L.O.B.A. to campaign for new members during 1954. Hold First Meeting The first meeting of the Gorrie club “Being Well Dressed and Well Groom­ ed” was held at the home of the lead­ er, Mrs, Cecil Falconer, Six members were present. The election of officers was held and resulted as follows: President, Donna Toner; secretary, Dorothy Toner; press reporter, ;Doris Dinsmore. Mrs, C. Wilson gayp a very interest­ ing talk on different types of slips and materials to choose. She also told members that the club was to be called the 4-H Club. Mrs. Glen Johnston gave a talk on the care of the skin. Roll call for next meeting is to be “The type of slip I plan to make.'1 Home assign­ ment. equip a sewing box and select a pattern. Trinity Church W.A, The January meeting of the Trinity Church W.A. was held on Thursday afternoon in the basement of the church. The meeting opened with the hymn, “The Love of Christ Constrain- eth", followed by the members' prayei and prayers for missions. The Scrip­ ture lesson was read by Mrs Star Forester. Roll call, a verse from Gen­ esis, was answered by 10 members. The Guild report was given by Mrs Frank Graham and the treasurer's report from the W.A. by Mrs. E. Har­ grave. The list of clothing required for a 14-year-old boy at the Jndian Residential School at Cardston, Al­ berta, was read, Various items of business were dis­ cussed with the president in charge. Two very interesting readings were given by Mrs. Lloyd Jacques and Mrs. Emmerson Hargrave. The meeting was then closed with the Lord’s prayer and benediction, A social half hour was spent after the meeting, January W.M.S. Meeting The regular meeting of the W,M.S. of Fordwich- United Church was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. George Pittendreigh with 23 ladies present. Mrs. G. Brown opened the meeting with a hymn and Mrs. William Wilson conducted the installation of officers. The roll call brought a splendid response of New Year’s thoughts. Mrs. W, R, Tristram, the new president for 1954, led in prayer. A splendid program of which the topic was “The'Four R’s in Europe" was conducted by Mrs. Cecil Wilson, assisted by Mrs. Ira’ Schaeffer, Mrs. E. Darcey,' Mrs. Emma Williamson, Mrs. G. Brown. Rev. Tristram closed the meeting with the benediction. Personals Mrs. Fred McCann spent a few days last week with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Duncan, near Listowel. A benefit party is being held on Friday night, January :22nd. in the community hail at Fordwich in aid of the Richards family, who were burn­ ed out on Sunday, Jan. 10th, Mr and Mrs. James Warrell left last week by motor for a six weeks stay in Haines City, Florida. Mrs. Mary Denny visited over the week-end at Preston and attended the wedding of her niece, Miss Patsy Foot, in St Johns Anglican Church in Paris, Mr. and Mrs, Melbert White of Dob- bington, visited over the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, William Campbell. Mr, and Mrs, Harvey McDermitt and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fitch near Belmore. Miss Marian Doig, of Kitchener, spent the week-end at her home,Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schaeffer spent Wednesday in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave and Douglas, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mac McIntosh near Brussels, Miss Florence Forester returned to work at the Bell Telephone, Harris­ ton on Sunday evening after spending the past three weeks recuperating fol­ lowing her recent operation. Mr. and Mrs, Mel Allen and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen at Conn. The Wingham Advance-'IIme*, WedneiMlay Jjmi. 24), 1W4 ' ’ Mrs. Earl Ridley is spending a few weeks in London. Mrs. J. Ritchie, of Manitonas, Man­itoba, and Mr, Sam Ash, of Listowel, visited a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs, William McCann. Mrs. Alveretta Wallace and Mervyn, spent the week-end with relatives in Hespeler. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Pollock and family, Mr. and Mrs. Howell Fraser, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Clar­ ence Pollock, at Ripley.Mr. and Mrs, Stan Bride and Mr, and Mrs. Wray Cooper spent Friday in London, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Aldrich and Dav­ id. visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Fred Siefert at Clifford. Mr. and Mrs, Carl Bender and fam­ ily of Listowel, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Forester. Henry Campbell returned home on Wednesday after having spent the past three weeks in Stratford with Mr, and Mrs. George Trousdale. \ Mr. Wellington Hargrave was jn Toronto on Monday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Petnick (nee Jean -Schaefer) of Kitchener on the birth of a daughter Gail Elizabeth, on Tuesday, January 12th, at Kitchener and Waterloo Hos­pital. Two hockey* games were played in Fordwich last week Wednesday night the Bee-Hives met our local boys and defeated them 9 to 5 and on Friday night Bramhills met them and once more the hpys lost 6 to 5. Wendy Hambly of Fergus, spent the past week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hambly. Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie and Mr. and Mrs. William Sothern and family visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Carl ’Stewart in Listowel. SACRED HEART C.V.O. HEARS FR. CULLITON The Sacred Heart C.Y.O. field a Holy Hour on Sunday evening, Janu­ ary loth, conducted by Father Durand, Father 'Culliton of Formosa, was pre­ sent. He delivered an inspiring ser­ mon on the blessed Eucharist. Just as a general of the army advocates good food and care for his soldier# if they are to fight well, ,our blessed Lord urges us to receive Him in the* blessed Eucharist frequently as nour­ ishment for our souls, As the magi brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Infant Jesus on Epiphany, we can offer Him gold by our morning and evening prayers, grace.before and after meals and our family rosary. As our frank­ incense we can offer our everyday tasks and as myrrh we can offer our- sufferings of the day. 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