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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-02-10, Page 11NEWS OF WROXETER Three New Elders Appointed At U.C. Annual Meeting Three new elders were appointed When Wroxeter United Church held 4F its annual meeting op Thursday even­ ing, Frank Earls, John Snell and Har­ vey McMichael. A pot luck supper was served with the members of the Women's Association in charge, The mnister, Rev. E. W. Todd, conducted a short worship service, opening with the hymn ‘‘The Church’s One Foun­ dation” with Miss Berva Gallaher as organist. Encouraging reports were read from the various organizations with a total amount of $7,248.18 being raised. Mr. Todd told of the vacation school held during the summer with 73 enrolled, also the activities of the junior boys' and girls’ groups, who had presented a mirror for the use of the choir. Reference was also made of the new choir gowns. Sponsored by the Women's Missionary Society, with donations from many church members and others, a bale valued at approxi­ mately $400.00 was sent overseas. In your last loving tribute, you will want a service of quiet dignity to remain forever with you as a cherished memory. J. Walter jfuneral Home Patrick St. Wingham Phones 106, 189 A moment’s silence was observed in tribute to six members who had dur­ ing the year entered into higher ser­ vice. Officers elected and re-elected for the year 1954 are as follows: Session, chairman, Rev. E. W. Todd, R. J, Rann, T. A. Shearer, W. A. Sawtell, Alvin Moffat, Leslie Douglas, J. How- ward Wylie, George Gibson, Frank Earls, John Snell, Harvey McMichael, secretary, Allen Munro. Committee of Stewards: Chairman, Harvey McMichael; three years, H. Townsend, William Hare, Gilbert Howes, Jim poig, John MacNaughron and Dr, Mills; two years, W. S, Hig­ gins, George Gibson, Ira MacLean, R. R. A. Hunter, Ronald McMichael and Ross Sanderson; one year, Harvey McMichael, Harvey Timm, Frank Earls, G. L. Dobson and Arthur Gib­ son. Trustes, R. J. Rann, Allen Munro, J. H. Wylie, R. R. A. Hunter, Harvey McMichael, and George Gibson; choir leader, Gilbert Howes; organist, Miss Berva Gallaher; auditors, Mrs. Geo, Gibson, Leslie Douglas. Words of appreciation were spoken by Rev. Mr. Todd and on behalf of the congregation by Allen Munro for loyalty and co-operation during the year. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. . Mrs. Jas. Sangster In Wingham General Hospital on Sunday, January 31st, 1954, there en­ tered into rest a deafly 'beloved citi­ zen of Wroxeter village, in the person of Mrs. James Sangster. In failing health for some years, she was taken to hospital suffering from pneumonia, ten days before her deqth. Born in 1879, Jane Elliott Sangster was the daughter of the late James Elliott and Lillian McCallister, of Molesworth. In 1900 she was united in marriage with James Sangster who pr<?decea$ad Tier in I960. Surviving are five daughters (^jtihej) Mrs. Mac Stew* art, Molesworth; Miss Gertrude Sang­ ster, of Detroit; (Eva) Mrs, Lloyd Hupfer, and Mrs. Ruth MacDonald, cf Wroxeter; (Jean) Mrs- John Barlow, of Toronto. Four grandchildren sur­ vive, also three brothers, Clifford El­ liott, of Listowel,’ John Elliott, Strath- clair, Manitoba; Hugh Elliott, Moose­ jaw, Saskatchewan and two sisters, Mrs. Allen Mitchell, Toronto and Mrs. J, E. Stedelbaurer, of London. The late Mr. and Mrs. Sangster re­ tired from their farm at Molesworth coming to Wroxeter in 1930, Both made a fine contribution to the life of this community and the hospitality of their home is well known. A large circle of friends and neighbors will join with her daughters in loving re­ membrance of one who was beloved by all who knew her, Funeral services, were held from the Edgar Funeral Parlours on Wed­ nesday afternoon with Rev. E. W. Todd of the United Church in charge. Pallbearers were Hugh Smith, Wat­ son Brown, Ken Mitchell, Bert Elliott, Jimmy Elliott, Elliot Stedelbaurer. Interment was made in the family plot at Molesworth. Lions’ Euchre Twelve tables were in play when the Howick Lions Club held a pro­ gressive euchre in the Masonic club rooms on Friday night. Mrs. Ken Jackson won first prize for the ladies and also the lone hand prize. Mrs. Wm. Maxwell won second prize while Charles Maxwell and Ivan Haskins won honors for the gentlemen. Mrs. Harry Adams and Harvey McMichael cut for the special bingo, Mrs. Adams winning the draw. Personals Jim and Russel Rue, of Brantford, visited with their mother, Mrs. D. W. Rae, on Saturday and just to re­ mind her spring is just around the corner, left a lovely white azalea plant. Mrs. Ben Whittard, also Mr. and Mrs. Forest Whittard and Freddy, Brussels, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Frank Stamper. Mr, and Mrs. William Hart and Billy spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, George Hart of Atwood. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Refell, London, spent the week-end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gibson. Mr, and Mrs. Gerry Gibson and family spent the week-end in Parkhill, Mr. and Mrs. George Bradley, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Wylie. Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John MacNaughton were in Palmerston on Monday, attending the funeral ser­ vices for the late Mrs. Margaret Con­ nell, mother of Robert Connell, of Fordwich. Billy Hart, of Galt, spent the week­ end at his home here. Miss Cavell Ruttan, Bluevale, spent the week-end visiting with Marilyn and Marjorie Timm. From Veldre, Norway, a card of greeting with a picture of the town, came to Mrs. D. S- MacNaugton from Fugeborg Foerges.who visited Canada at the time of the A.C.W.W. conven­ tion. Mrs. Foerges says she will never forget the lovely time in Canada, and says she had a pleasant trip home by air. 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Mrs. Richards thanked the members for the quilt and the $25.00 donated to her family after their re­ cent fire. A motion was passed to send $10.00 to the War Memorial Children’s Hos­ pital in London, also,; to buy more dishes for,.the kitchen. ’^jwas decided to hold a spring tea and bake sale. Roll call was answered by 14 mem­ bers anil two visitors. The meeting closed with the benediction. The rest of the afternoon was spent quilting. Lunch was served * by three of the ladies. The slate of officers for 1954 is as follows: Past president, Mrs. John Winters; president, Mrs. George Rich­ ards; 1st vice-president, Mrs. William Wilson; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Har­ old Doig; secretary, Mrs. Wm. Camp­ bell; treasurer, Mrs. Glen Johnston; organist, Mrs. George Pittendreigh. Work committee, Mrs. A. Stinson, Mrs. J. Winters, Mrs. G. Pittendreigh, Mrs. H. Rogers and Mrs. George Baker. Flower committee, Mrs. G. John­ ston, Mrs. W. Hainstock, Mrs. E. Pat­ terson, Mrs. A. Stinson and Mrs. W. Wilson. Gift committee, Mrs. James Warrell; card committee, Mrs. Trev. Hainstock and Mrs. W. Cooper; parsonage com­ mittee, Mrs. Harding, Mrs. Stinson, Mrs. Hainstock and Mrs. Richards; lunch committee, Mrs. C. Carswell and Mrs. H. Fraser. * C.G.I.T. and W.M.S. Meeting The Fordwich C.G.I.T. and W.M.S. held their re-affiliation service in the basement of the United Church. Helen Hoffman, president of the Tams presided and opened the meet­ ing in the usual manner. Marjorie Foster and Helen Hoffman conducted the worship service. Mrs. Buchanan, of Gorrie, spoke to the girls and ladies on the subject chosen for the celebration of Youth Week, “So Send I You”. She gave a word picture of the circumstances when Christ spoke these words. He sent His diciples to carry on his work by example and preaching. So He gives each of us that command “So Send I You”. Mrs. Buchanan told some very interesting stories to il­ lustrate her message. The girls then sang their C.G.I.T. hymn. Mrs. W. R. Tristram, president of the Auxiliary, and Mrs. Ira Schae­ fer, vice-president for younger groups, represented the W.M.S. In the re-af­ filiation service, Joan Hainstock, pres­ ident of the Beanies, Ruth Hibberd, Marilyn Cooper, and Margaret Brown Represented the girls. Elizabeth Pat­ terson sang a solo. Mrs. J. H. Pollock presented the girls with their affilia­ tion seals. Several girls were present­ ed with World Friendship Badges. Doris Dinsmore and Mary., Ashby conducted contests. The W.M.S. ladies served lunch and the meeting closed with Taps. Fifty-three ladies and girls were present. Progressive Euchre Sixteen tables of progressive euchre were in play on Tuesday evening, sponsored by the hall board. Winners Were as follows: High lady, Mrs. Everitt Allen; low lady, Mrs. Crosby Sothern; high gent, Mervyn Wallace; low gent, Harvey McDer­ mitt. Six games of bingo were also play­ ed. Personals Visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wray and Brian, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Stew­ art and family, of Molesworth, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reid and family and Mr. Bert Reid, of the Second Line of Minto, Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Gilmore, Bob, Bill and Bruce, of Gowanstown, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid of the Second Line of Minto. Mr. • and Mrs. Anson Ruttan are spending a few days this week in Toronto. The”sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Robert Connell in the passing of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Connell, of Palmerston. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fluker, of Palmerston, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Art Forester. Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Hargrave visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hallman near Listowel. Mrs. Stan Forester spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. Janette Hargrave. Mr.and Mrs. Harvey Orth, Shirley and Thelma, of Listowel, visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Hargrave. Miss Florence Forester, of Harris­ ton, spent the week-end at her home. Miss June Cooper, of St. Thomas, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cooper. Wellington Hargrave spent Monday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Winston left on Sunday for Fresno, California, where they will spend the next two months. T. J. Schaefer is busy these days having bought the block where the post office is, formerly owned by H. W. Cook. He is remodelling the one side to be used as a pool room. The 30th annual bonspiel of the local curling club was held at the arena on Monday with sixteen out­ side rinks being entered. Mrs. Alveretta Wallace and Mer­ vyn visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Wallace near Palmerston. The Fordwich boys defeated Clif­ ford 13 to 3 in the Fordwich arena on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn and Karen of Orangeville, spent the week-end with Mrs. Earl Rodley. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wray and baby son, of Toronto, visited relatives in the community over the week-end. Miss Isobel McCann, of Listowel, spent the week-end at her home here. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell on the birth of a son on Saturday, February 6th in the Palmerston Hospital and to Mr. and Mrs. Holger Espensen on the birth of a daughter on Saturday, February 6, in the Listowel Hospital. Earld Patterson spent a 'duple of days in Toronto last week and at­ tended the hardware convention in that city. John Duncan of Mount Forest, visit­ ed last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown, Harry Bast spent a few days last week in Toronto. Alex Edgar is confined at present to Victoria Hospital at London, where he is under treatment for diabetes. Mr. and Mrs. George Moss spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell. The card patty held in the Orange Hall on Friday evening under tho auspices of tho L.O.B.A. was very successful when eleven tables o.wre Woman’s Auxiliary Mrs. George Beattie opened her home to the February meeting qf the W.A. of. St. Stephen’s Church on Thursday afternoon, when plans were discussed for the annual St. Patrick’s bazaar and hot dinner to be held on Saturday, March 13th. Mrs. H. King and Mrs. N. Wade were named to meet with ladies from other churches to arrange for the World Day of Prayer service to be held this year in the Anglican church on Friday, March 5th, at 3 p.m. For the devotional service Mrs. C. Lawrence read from Matthew, 8.1-16, Mrs, Gordon Underwood read an ar­ ticle from the Living Message on “Why People Are Unwilling to Take Responsibility in Church Work”, A chapter from the study book, “Af­ rica Steps Out” was presented oy Mrs. Harry King. Mrs. F. C. Taylor brought a fine message on “The Love of God to Us” from Jeremiah 31:3, “I-have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee.” She told of missionar­ ies who have exemplified the love of God by their endeavors to help others and bring God into their lives. At lunch the hostess was assisted by Mrs. F. Earngey. Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John White, 3.7th Concession of Howick, celebrated the 35th anniversary of their marriage on January 29th at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Robert Ferguson. The bride and groom of 35 years ago were presented with a tri-lite lamp, ‘a gift' from the family. Robert White, Mr. and Mrs. Allan White and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson and family were present at the celebration. Many friends will join in best wishes. Woman’s Missionary Society Mrs. W. C. King was hostess on Thursday evening for the fee tea of the W.M.S. Mrs. Reta Carson was in charge of meeting. Mrs. Gerald Gal­ braith read a poem “Who Giveth All”. The hymn “Wnen I survey the Won­ drous Cross” was sung after which Mrs. Carson gave a reading “How much shall I give”, which was inter­ spersed with singing of the verses of the hymn “Take my Life and let it be”. The pictures of the film “All of Life” were shown by the Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan, assisted by Mrs. E. Whit­ field. The installation of officers was conducted by Mr. Buchanan. Mrs. I. Toner, the president took charge of the business. Mrs. Buchan­ an and Mrs. I. Toner were appointed to meet with the committees from the Anglican and Presbyterian churches for the World’s Day of Prayer. A special lunch was served by the lunch committee and a social time was spent. Wilfred H. Musgrove A native of Howick township and a resident of Gorrie in his youth, Wil­ fred H. Musgrove died suddenly at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, January 29th. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Musgrove, Gorrie, and had resided in Winnipeg for a number of years. His wife survives him, also 3 sisters and one brother, A sister Mrs. Avnold Cornelius (Mildred) resides at R.R. 1, London. Mr. Jack Musgrove, of town, is a cousin. Hockey In a game with Durham last Tues­ day night the Gorrie team lost 11-9. Thursday night they played with Neu­ stadt in the Clifford arena, score be­ ing Neustadt 7, Gorrie 1. They played again Saturday night with Neustadt in the Wingham Arena when luck changed and they won 5-2 over Neustadt. The series with Neu­ stadt is now even with one game apiece. Third game is to be played in Clifford on Tuesday nipht. Guild of St. Martha The Guild of St. Martha held their monthly meeting on Wednesday even­ ing, Feb. 3rd, at the home of Mrs. Jack Bennett with a good attendance of members. Plans were completed for a valentine euchre and dance in the Gorrie Community Hall on the evening of” Feb, 12th. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Jos. Bennett. Personals Wm. Scott of Englehart, Ont., re­ newed old friendsnips here last week visiting at the homes of Miss Etta Burns and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Woods. He farmed on con. 15 Howick many years ago. He is spending this winter with his nephew Wilfred Arthurs of Wingham.I Albert Jieibein has returned to hisr j home after spending several week# 1 with relatives in Saskatchewan. Wm. Wade and Miss Beatrice Wade, Fordwich, visited on Saturday after­ noon with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade, On St. Valentine’s (Day, Sunday, Feb, 14th Mrs. Jas. Armstrong will mark her 90th birthday, She is at present in the Listowel Memorial Hospital but has been quite active and able to get around even in the cold weather. Robt, Ferguson will also celebrate an 87th birthday on Friday, Feb, 12th. He, too, is able to be out and around. To both of these residents many friends will join us in congratulations and best wishes, Mr, and Mrs. Jack Hodgins, Chat­ ham, and Glenn Jardine, Sarnia, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jardine. Sunday visitors at the same home were Mr, and Mrs. Jack McDonald and family, Brussels, and and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat, Wrox­ eter. Harry Templeman was in London on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank King and Mr. GORIIIE TWO — — and Mrs. Earl King spent the week­ end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blyth, of Wing­ ham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hastie. The Rev, and Mrs. W. J. V. Buchan­ an and Maureen spent Tnursday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Whytock and Nancy, Mr. Birks Robertson and Cam­ eron, Teeswater, visited on Sunday at the homes of Gordon and Glad Edgar. Mrs. Jean MacDonald, London, spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King. Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel, accom­ panied Mr. and Mrs. Willard Michel and Dana to Toronto on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Michel left by plane for Hollywood, Cal. A telephone mes­ sage was received from them on Sun­ day night telling of their safe arrival. The temperature there was 88 degrees. Woodrom Dustow, Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Albert Dustow and visited his father who is seriously ill in the Wingham Hospital, suffering from pleuro pneu­ monia. Jack Dodds underwent an operation on Thursday in the Wingham General Hospital. Adam Strong and his sister Mrs. Robt. McMichael have moved into the new cottage on the Harold Robinson farm. Mrs. Lawrence and family of Toron­ to have moved into Steve King’s house. Mr. and Mrs. Harold David and Kqnneth and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown and Jean spent Thursday afternoon in Kitchener. Dick Carson attended the Hardware Merchants’ Convention in Toronto on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Short and Carroll visited on Sunday afternoon with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Short. in play. Prize winners were, high lady, Mrs. R. Aldrich; low lady, Mrs. H. Howe; high gent, W. Horsburg; low-gent, Ernie Darcey. The next party will be held on February 12. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hibberd and little daughter, of Goderich, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Everitt Allen. Mr. and Mrs. George Mutters and Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Gilkinson. Thursday evening the C.G.I.T. girls entertained the boys to a skating party in the local arena. Lunch was served in the Sunday school rooms; later. All reported a very good time. Mrs, Ruby Forester, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mrs. Nellie Gamble. Messrs. Jack Dolg and James Grant Of St. iCatharines, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Dolg from Sunday 11.1 Tuesday. I Mr, and Mrs. Jack Wilson spent a day last week in Kitchener. .................------------------------------------- ' - PERSONAL PENSION POLICIES ASSURE COMFORTABLE RETIREMENT Consult— FRANK C. 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