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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-01-27, Page 5NEWS OF WROXETER Election of Officers Held At Salem Annual Meeting New officers were elected and the reports read at the annual meeting of Salem United Church on Tuesday evening. Rev, E. W. Todd presided and opened the meeting with a short wor­ ship service. Elected were: Members of session, Morrison Sharpin, Greer Wylie, Mil- liam Bolt, Stanley Gallaher; trustees, W. A. Cathers, William Bolt, Stanley Gallaher, William Taylor; stewards, Charles Cathers, chairman, Joseph Simmonds, William Errington, Walter Willits, Mrs. S. Gallaher, Mrs. W, Tay­ lor, William Merkley, Everitt Cathers, assistant, Mrs. Stan Coupland; Eldred Gathers; secretary-treasurer, William Taylor; Sunday school super­ intendent, Mrs. Ira Neil; Mrs; Gordon Rae, The W,A. president was Gallaher; organist, Donna assistant, Mrs. William Bolt; conven­ er of choir, Mrs. Eldred Cathers; ushers, Gordon Rae, M, Sharpin, Ev­ eritt Cathers, W, A. Cathers; auditors, Eldred Gathers and W. Bolt. The date of the anniversary ser­ vices for 1954 were set, Sunday, Sept­ ember 12th. A moment’s silence was observed for the late Mrs, Melvin Itemegiber When O Hl oIhg’er' ■ WINGHAM MOTORS KPEP YOUR CAR IN GOOD REPAIR f- . . . Remember those skinny old tires, that you patched over - - and a tire repair kit was part of the accessories? Tires, today, are tough, sturdy and with lots of mile­ age in ’ Let us align the wheels of your car . . . your tires will last longer, give you greater safety. Willits,....Ladies of the congregation served lunch and a social hour was enjoyed. St. James’ Guild Mrs, George Griffith, Wroxeter South, opened her home for the Janu­ ary meeting pf the Women’s Guild ot St. James’ Anglican Church on Tues­ day afternoon. Mrs. Ken Bennett was chairman for the meeting and was assisted in the worship service by Mrs, Glenn McKercher, who read from “The Forward”, Plans were completed for the an­ nual pot luck supper which precedes the annual vestry meeting. Plans were also made for the World Day of Pray­ er which will this year -be held on March 5th. Mrs, Vern Clarke was named president with a member nt the Guild to be responsible for one meeting during the year. Mrs. Ken Bennett was elected secretary-treas­ urer. The remainder of the afternoon was spent cutting out quilt blocks, Rev. Douglas Fuller closed the meet­ ing with prayer and lunch was served by the hostess. United Church W.A. The Woman’s Association of the United Church held the first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday after­ noon in the church schoolroom. The newly elected president, Mrs. W, T. MacLean, opened the meeting with the hymn, “Standing at the Portal” with Mrs. Harvey McMichael as or­ ganist. Mrs. Thomas McMichael read the Scripture from Luke’s Gospel and Rev. E. W. Todd led in prayer. The president spoke briefly and read a poem “A New Year’s Wish”. The secretary-treasurer read letters of ap­ preciation from Mrs. A. MacDonald, a former member who is in Western Sanitarium and’ whom .had remembered with treat. Words of thanks ceived from Mrs. Jim is also a shut-in. Members voted to give a gift of $50 to the church funds. The treasurer reported $560 raised in the past year. Dy unanimous decision a bazaar will be held in October and women of the church are asked to keep this in mind as they will be asked to contribute articles for sale. Members agreed to cater for the local bonspiel on Monday and the ca­ tering committee is Mrs. Harvey Mc­ Michael convener, Mrs. Wm. Hart, and Mrs. Les. Douglas: Mrs. Weir and Mrs. McMichael to make tea. The , same committee will be ■ in charge ~ J when the congregation hold the an- the members a Christmas were also le- Douglas, who ■i = wnen me congregation noia tne an- nual meeting on Friday evening, Jan- uary 29th, commencing with "&"' pot 1 ien4 vyith Mi«»e« Gladys an^Rena lunlr onnnBr nt 7 o’olonk Thf» ncKAoin-" M<V?linnhpv of Aiihurnluck supper at 7 o’clock. The associa­ tion will provide meat, rolls and pot­ atoes, ladies pf the congregation to provide other food. Thirteen members answered the roll call, a Bible verse with a child’s name. The meeting closed with Lord’s prayer, A pot luck supper served with Mrs, W, T. MacLean Mrs, Les Douglas in charge. the was and ProgressivQ Euchre Ten tables were in play when Howick Lions Club sponsored a pro­ gressive euchre party in the Masonic Club rooms on Friday evening. The ladies with high score were Miss Jean Wilton an<3 Mrs, Justin Will. Ted Smith was first for the men and Chas. Cathers second. Mrs Wm, Wright won lone hand prize. Mrs. Ira MacLean and Mr. Yuill, pf Belgrave, were winners of the special bingo, Mr, Yuill win­ ning the draw. Refreshments were served by the committee in charge, Al Munro, K. Hueston, Gordon Gib- Harvey McMichael, Roy Hunter J. H. Wylie. Needs Further Treatment Friends of Andy Gibson will regret to learn he has been taken to a Lon­ don Hospital for further treatment. Six months ago Andy fracturede his leg while haying. He spent some months in Wingham General Hospi­ tal and also some time in bed at home. Upon removal of the cast his condi­ tion is not satisfactory. Andy’s many friends hope he will soon be complete­ ly recovered. Personals Mrs. Scott Hunter and little of Strathroy, spent the past with, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. son, and the George Bradley, To- week-end with J. H. Charles McCutcheon, McClinchey, of Auburn. Miss Lorna Buchanan, pf London, Spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchanan, Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Campbell and family visited on Sunday with Mrs. Sarah Radford, of Clinton, Mr, and Mrs, Norman McDowell and Mr, William McDowell were Lon­ don visitors on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Errington, of Dungannon, visited on -Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowellr Bob Marshal, David Nesbit E. Cook, of Blyth, visited on with Arnold Cpok. Percy Black, of Manitoba, Black, of the Sixth Concession, visited recently with Wightman. Mr. Mansel Ralph Rodger, Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Emerson Rodger. Mr. and Mrs, Jim Boak and child­ ren, of Crewe, visited on Saturday with Mrs. Fred Cook. Mr, and Mrs. Bert Taylor visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hanna of Belgrave, and A. Sunday Stanley Mr, and Mrs. Earl Cook and sons and of Kinburn, visited on JAMESTOWN John Snell has returned home from Toronto Hospital, having been there for the past month. Mrs, Lawrenpe Hislop visited friends here last week. Mrs. Glenn McKercher and Ann spent the week at Centralia with her sister, Mrs. Wallace Nixon. Vernon Snell spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Snell. The Farm Forum, which was to have been held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hastings, was post­ poned owing to the death of a relative. A very successful euchre party was held at S.S. No. 4, Grey, on Friday evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman visited last week at the home of her brother John and Tlie Wingham Wt^neaday, Jan. IfiS* Low prizes were won by Mrs, Sam Pletch and Jessie Wheeler, Two nov­ elty prizes were awarded to Mrs. Jack Anderson and Jesse Wheeler. Crokinole party crowd attended the crokin- whiqh was held in Knox A large ole party United Church basement on Thursday evening, January 21, under the aus­ pices of the Sunday School. High prizes were won by Mr, and Mrs. Carl Procter and low prizes went to Miss Annie Copk and Ralph Logan. Lunch was served, Club 20 Mr, and Mrs, Kenneth Wheeler en­ tertained the members of Club 20 at their home on Wednesday evening of last week. The evening was spent playing progressive euchre. Prizes were won by Mrs. Albert Pieman and James R. Coultes, Mrs. Clifton Walsh and Albert Bieman. Personals Miss Mildred Cook, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cook. Mr, and Mrs. Bob Harrison and Anne Louise, of Moncrieff, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Nichol and Bill Grasby, of Brussels, visited on Sun­ day with Mr, and Mrs. James Michie. Mr. and Mrs. John Langridge and family, of Wingham, visited on Sat­ urday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Langridge. Mr. Solomon Cloakey of Mazenod, Sask., spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Cloakey. Miss Beatrice Wade, of Fordwich, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Nethery. Miss Annie Baker, of Wingham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Black and Charles, of Britton, visited' on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wight­ man and family. Crop Report By W, G. Montgomery Many of the old farm windmills are now being purchased as bases for TV antennae. With the local TV station now featuring farm news, there is an increase in the number of sets being purchased by county farmers. Most farmers now report that they will have adequate feed, supplies for the remainder of the inside feeding period. AU classes of livestock gener­ ally appear to be in good condition, We realize our obligation when we fill your order for a Mem­ orial—and we provide only ma­ terials of unending serviceabil­ ity. Design and workmanship are of the finest, and our prices are most moderate. CEMETERY LETTERING Promptly Done ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT oc=i< Plan for Spring Now Plan now for your spring decorating by seeing the beautiful drapery and reupholstering samples on display at the Warren House in Wingham. The Warren House will measure, make and install drapes to your complete satisfaction. Drop around to the Warren House in Wing­ ham and look at the beautiful fabrics on display. The Warren House is open Friday and Satur* day evenings for your convenience. The Warren House Phone 475 Wingham Mr and daughter, week-end Hunter. Mrs. James Sangster is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital, suf­ fering from pneumonia. Her many friends wish for her a speedy recov­ ery. Mr and Mrs. ronto, spent the and Mrs, Wylie, Mr. and Mrs. Wroxeter South, also Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Riley, of Brussels, spent Sun­ day with their mother and grand­ mother, Mrs. “Robert Hupfer. Ronald McMichael, president of the Huron County Junior Farmers, was interviewed on the farm and home hour on CKNX on Wednesday of last week by Harold Baker, assistant ag- gricultural representative for Huron County. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat and daughter, Marjorie, spent the week­ end at Kitchener. Mrs. J. I. Gamble of Fordwich, spent part of last week with her sister, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. Russel McIntosh, of Saskatchewan, is visiting at the home of Charles Cathers and other old neighbors. Mr. McIntosh and family lived at one time on the property owned by the late George Bennett, Wroxeter North, and left for the west about 1920. Mrs. J. Simmonds has returned to her home from Wingham General Hospital much improved in health. «. Ed. Jacklin is a patient in Wingham General Hospital. His many friends in and around the village hope for improvement soon. The February meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held United Church school room evening of February 3rd at 8 This is family night and a concert will include a skit “Second Class Citizens’’ with 8 members in the cast. This play, which has to do with racial prejudice, was written by a member of the National Executive of United Nations of Canada. The men will take part in a debate “Resolved that a tractor is of more value to a farmer than a wife.” A contest—the best slogan for the W.I., will be held. Members of the cast of “Raggedy Nan”, the play sponsored in 1953 by the W.I. is invited to be guests on family night, Week-end visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Gilbert Howes were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Coombs, Mrs. Russel Deachman and son, Don. in the on the o’clock, variety HEARTS AND HONEY VINE cJtattqe co&l Prolific Howers change color 1 times daily — like MAGIC. Morning — brilliant orange, yellow centers; noon, reddish pink, lighter centers; afternoon, rose-pink, white centers. A vigorous climber, easily grown, blooms , through summer and fall. Riley. BELGRAVE Euchre Club Five tables were in play at the Bel­ grave Euchre Club party on Wednes­ day evening. High prizes were won by Mrs, Cora McGill and Sam Pletch. Mrs. OUNCE NAME PROV..PLACE Mark Anniversary On Saturday evening, January 23, a large number of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Langridge in honor of the oc­ casion of their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. Glenn James read an ad­ dress and Howard Wilkinson present­ ed them with a tri-Iite lamp on behalf of those present. Stokes Seeds, St. Catharines, Ont. Send me a packet and free catalogue. Hold Annual Meeting The annual meeting of Westfield United Church was held in the church school room on Thursday afternoon, January 21. The meeting opened with the mini­ ster, \Rev. C. C. Washington, reading from Ephesians, fourth chapter, fol­ lowed by prayer. v The reports were presented by the Various organizations and they all showed the church had been active during the past yean During the election of officers the retiring member of session, William McDowell, was re-elected to retire in 1959. Hugh Blair and Ernest Snell were re-elected for a three-year term on the board of stewards. Alva Mc­ Dowell was appointed as representa­ tive on the official board from the board of trustees. John Buchanan was appointed church treasurer and Mar­ vin McDowell as church secretary. William Mcpowell was named M <& M teasurer. Church officer is Edgar Howatt. Ushers are Graeme Mcbowell, Cecil Campbell, Bill Taylor, John Buchanan Jr., Gordon Smith and Jasper Snell, Other business pertaining to the church was discussed and plans made for the year’s work. The meeting was dismissed with prayer by the pastor. Personals Mr. and Mrs, Norman McDowell visited with Air. and Mrs. Elwood Stackhouse of Wilton Grove, recently, Miss Lois Campbell spent the week- ST. or R.R.