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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-03-24, Page 8Page 'Eight The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, March 24, 1954 op BELMORE Senior Women's Mission Circle NEWS OF WROXETER in Mr. and Mrs. Adam Darling Mark Fortieth Anniversary On Thursday of last week Mr. and day night with seventeen tables Mrs. Adam J. Darling of this com- play. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Petrie, Mr. munity marked their 40th wedding and Mrs. Roy Gowdy, Mr. and Mrs. anniversary, I T Mrs. Darling was the former Mabel' Edwards and they were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Gorrie on March 18th, 1914. They have four daughters and three sons, Margaret, St. Marys; Isabel, Kitchen­ er; Alan and Mrs. Harvey XAgnes) Ballagh, Belmore; Lynn, Kitimat, B.C.; Tom at home and Joyce, New Westminster, B.C, There are four grandchildren, Harvey and Lois Dar­ ling and Terry and Darlene Ballagh. On Saturday evening they were the guests of honor at a family dinner at the home of their daughter and. son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bal­ lagh. All the family were present ex­ cept Lynn and Joyce. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Darling and Tom and Mrs. Robert Jeffray were dinner guests of Mrs. John |Iar- per, in honor of the occasion. We all join in offering congratulations and we wish them many more years of wedded happiness. Plan Thankoffering The Presbyterian Women’s Mis­ sionary Society held their second an­ nual pot luck dinner and quilting in the church school room on Thursday. Mrs. K. C. Press, second vice-presi­ dent, was in charge of the meeting. The hymn “My Hope Is Built on No­ thing Less" was sung and the min­ utes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Arrangements were made for the Easter Thankoffering, which will be held April 20, so that the children of the congregation attend. Mrs. Gordon Baulch, Presbyterial president, will be guest speaker. A questionnaire, sent out by the or­ ganization committee, was considered and discussed. Mrs. Ross McKagueJ read the Scripture and Mrs. K. Dick-1 son read articles of interest from The Glad Tidings. The topic took the form of a debate on the subject, Tie- solved that it is worthwhile to- edu­ cate Indian young people in residen­ tial schools.” The affirmative was upheld by Mrs. H. Ballagh and the negative by Mrs. G. Lane. The roll call was answered by naming a shut- in visited in the month of March. All joined in singing the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be”, after which Mrs. Press closed the meeting with prayer. • Glenn Will and Mrs. Harry Gowdy ' were in charge. The’ euchre prizes were won by Mrs. Wm. Merkley, Mrs. C. Carter, Chas. Cathers And Boyd Marshall. Elmer Haskins and Mike Summers won the solo prizes, ' Will was the winner of the prize. Glenn lucky Win Prizes A rink consisting of GeorgeA rink consisting of George Inglis, William Elliott, Orville DUstow and Mac Inglis attended the Tiverton Bonspiel on Tuesday. They won first prize in their draw, each receiving a lamp. On Wednesday Clark Renwick, Wm. Elliott, George Inglis and Ivan Has­ kins competed in a bonspiel at Wing­ ham and won blankets as first prize. Presbyterian Y.PJ5. The Presbyterian Young People’s Society met in the schoolroom on Monday evening. This was a social evening and the Belmore Y.P.S. had as their guests the young people from Molesworth and Bluevale. The pre­ sident, Wilma Haugh, presided. Bruce Darling read the Scripture lesson, John 4:7-21. Meditation in prayer was conducted by Alvin Mun­ dell. The social convener, Mrs. A. Mundell, took charge and singing, games and all. Lunch tendance. contests were enjoyed by was served to a good at- can the the Personals Mrs. Graham McNee and Dungannon, spent Sunday 4Senior Wing- at, the The March meeting of the Women’s Mission Circle of the ham Baptist, Church was held, home of Mr. and Mrs, Alex Rintoul on Wednesday afternoon with a good attendance. The j president, Mrs, J. Falconer, was in charge of the meeting which opened frith prayer followed by the singing of a hymn, Mrs. C. R, Cantelon, the Secretary, read the minutes of the previous meeting ‘and the roll call was answered with a verse of Scrip­ ture. Mrs. Cameron presented the treasurer's report. Mrs. J. L. Coyle contributed a piano solo entitled “Over There". The devotional was in charge of Mrs. H. Hanenberg, basing her mes­ sage on John 11. The hymn, “I Am Thine O Lord" was sung and Mrs. Collar read a letter from her daugh­ ter Laura, in Africa, and Mrs. Har­ court read a letter from Mr. Stanley also a missionary in Africa. A very interesting letter from Miss Margaret Culp in South America, was read by Mrs. W. Pocock, followed by a letter from the Tiessens in India, read by Mrs. Stokes. Several took part in prayer for the missionaries in foreign lands and the work at home. A hymn was sung and Mrs. Harcourt closed the meet­ ing with prayer. A dainty lunch was served and a cial time enjoyed. SHOW PITY ON BACHELORS so- Child Under Observation After Swallowing Pin Connie, five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Clarke, gave her parents some anxious hours on Satur- day when they., discovered she had swallowed a common pin. The little girl was drinking through a .straw tube when it happened and she (told her parents at once. Dr, G. F. Mills was called and took the little girl to Wingham General Hospital, X-rays were taken which revealed the pin in her stomach. She is being kept there under observation. Connie wasn’t keen on going back to the hospital, having returned from there two weeks ago following an operation for appendic­ itis. received a receipt and letter of ap­ preciation for her last contribution made. At the Christmas season Miss Sparling sold cards, all profits going to Woodeden. Her efforts brought happiness to the crippled children. Anyone wishing to help in this worthy work cap secure cards by calling Miss Sparling, who has on hand cards' for all seasons and occasions. An Increase qf eight per cent over 11952, wpol was shorn last year from 895,700 Canadian sheep. & Blyth Lodge last received that Huron hold their twenty- G. ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St,, Wingham ■* Lions Euchre Nine tables were in play when the Howick Lions Club held a progressive euchre in the Masonic club rooms. High scores for ladies were held by Mrs. James McTavish and Mrs. Ken Bennett. Justin Will and Ted Smith won honors for men. Mrs. Bennett also won the lone hand prize and Mrs. Wes Newton won the special bingo, a floor rug. Celebrates 81st. Birthday Saturday marked another milestone for one of our highly esteemed citi­ zens when Mrs. Annie Rae celebrated her 81st. birthday, Her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wightman, Mr. Wightman and four grandchildren, of Belgrave, came to see her bringing a birthday cake to mark the occasion. Other guests were Inspector W. R. Rae, Mrs. Rae and Rae able the which she is a life member, and the Women’s Institute. During the sum­ mer season she Jives in her own little cottage, but during the winter she has for the past few years lived with her friend, Miss Margaret Jardine. Mrs. Rae’s many friends will join in wishing for her continued good health and many more happy birthdays. son, Douglas, of Hanover. Mrs. is enjoying very good health, is to attend church regularly, also Women’s Missionary Society of Y.P.U, Meets The regular weekly meeting of the Belmore-McIntosh - Mildmay Y.P.U. was held in' the schoolroom of the McIntosh Church on Thursday eve­ ning with Mac Inglis and Jim Ren­ wick in charge. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn. Wilma Haskins read the Scripture and an­ other hymn was sung. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. It was decided to cancel the next meeting in favor of the pic­ tures being shown in the community hall by a representative of the Down­ ham Nursery under the auspices of the Women’s Institute. The topic was taken by Mac Inglis and Jim Renwick. Audrey Mahood and Win­ ona Wright took charge of the gam­ es, The meeting closed with the Miz­ pah benediction. Mr. and family, of with Mr. and Mrs. Earl McNee and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Louttit and Car­ ol, of Howick, were supper guests on Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell. Master week-end and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood Kaye visited with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jeffray last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Amy Newans, of London, Mrs. Al. McGuire, Bobby and Terry and I Miss Margaret Rutherford and friend of Goderich, visited recently with Mrs. J. S. Darling and family and called on other friends. Mrs. John Inglis and Alex visited Mr. and Mrs. E. Zinn on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Buchanan and Jimmie, of Goderich, visited on.Sun- ' day with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller and family. Wayne Douglas spent with his grandparents, Wm, King of Morris. the Mr. and PINNED UNDER SLAB OF ICE TROWBRIDGE BOY SEVERELY HURT— Card Party The regular weekly card party was held in the community hall on Mon- ’• Chopping through a heavy slab of ice, 12-year-old Earl Thibideau Rescued his 8-year-old brother, Charles, who was pinned by the falling block of ice that measured 10 by 12 feet and was 16 inches thick, while playing on the Maitland River, at Trowbridge. The two Thibideau boys are sons of Mr. Emerson Thibideau who owns a saw­ mill near the scene of the accident. The older boy was at the saw mill at the time and heard the screams of a playmate of Charles. He grab­ bed an axe and ran to the river to rescue his brother. —Milverton Sun H. J. CORNISH & Co Certified Public Accountants H. J. Cornish L. F. Cornish D. Mitchell 294 DUNDAS ST. LONDON, ONT Business and CRAWFORD & Professional Directory HETHEBINGTON Barristers, Solicitors, Eu. Wingham, Phone 48 <1, BL CRAWFORD. QXX R. S. HETHERINGTON, QjO. A. H. MCTAVISH BARRISTER, SOLICITOR and NOTARY PUBLIC TEESWATER - ONTARIO Telephone 23 Teeawater WROXETER—Every Wednesday afternoon, 2—4 p.m., or by appointment J. W. BUSHFIELD, Q.C Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office — Meyer Block, Wingham Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. HomutbR.O. Mfil Vidli, Hi Homuth lt.tk OI^METrMm Phone 118 HArnstdn, Ont. WELLINGTON FIRE jtaWfifice Company Eat 1840 Ah aM Canadian Company which has faithfully its policy holders for over a century. Head Office — Toronto H. C. MacLesn Insurance AgMlcy Wingham Clinton bachelors should feel a little more kindly towards the Clinton town fathers. At a special session of council 10 heads pondered over the 1954 budget and ways of raising more money. A suggestion was made that a poll tax should be put back into'effect again, levying a charge against unmarried males, Council agreed that single men were already taxed enough by Mr. Abbott. W. I, To Meet The Wroxeter Women’s Institute will hold their April meeting on Wed­ nesday, April 7th, at 2.30 in the Mas­ onic club rooms. Under the heading of “Education and Citizenship" the following program has been arranged. Motto, “A little brook goes rippling on, Tis music to our ears," by Mrs. Les Douglas; topic, “Agnes McPhail, First Woman Legislature Member,” Miss K. Hazelwood; roll call, sugges­ tions for clean and safe highways and payment of fees. The slate of officers for the coming year will be presented. Hostesses will be Mrs. A. Munro, Mrs. H. Patter­ son and Mrs. D. W. Rae. A cordial in­ vitation is extended to the women of the community to the Institute. New­ comers to the village are especially invited. Aids Crippled Children Miss Hazel Sparling, who is inter­ ested in the children who live at Woodeden Hospital, near London, has Personals Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robertson, Gode­ rich, spent Sunday with Mr. John Hupfer. Mrs. Charles McCutcheon and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hupfer visited with their mother, Mrs. Robert Hupfer, Wroxeter South, Hupfer has been a years. If any women in trict are interested Ice-Cycles to be held in Toronto, on March 31, please contact Mrs. Robert Gibson. There is a plan underway to take a bus load if enough are interest­ ed. Plans must be made as soon as possible in order to secure good seats on Sunday. f Mrs. shut-in for some Wroxeter or dis­ in attending the at Maple Leaf Gardens. Word has been received that MriL Maxwell MacFarlane, the former Janet Allen, now of Winipeg, is in the hospital having received a fractur­ ed leg. No particulars have been re­ ceived as to how the injury occurred; Members of Forest Lodge, A.F. A.M., visited the Monday night. Notice has been Fresbyterial will ninth annual W.M.S. meeting in Nor- thside United Church, Seaforth, on April 14th, with the morning session beginning at 9 a.m, Mrs. W, G. Gibson has returned home after spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. J. D. McGillivray, of Paisley. Mrs. Charles McCutcheon and Mrs. Wm. Montgomery arranged the March meeting of the Women’s Association, United Church, held in the church schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon. President, Mrs. W. T. MacLean j • e- sided for the worship service and was assisted by Mrs. McCutcheon. Mrs. Hart, on behalf of the play cast, thanked the ladies for the delicious dinner served to them, A catering committee was appointed for the year as follows: Mrs, McCutcheon, Mrs. Hart and Mrs. George Gibson. Mem­ bers decided to take up a penny col­ lection for the Good Cheer fund at each meeting. Mrs. Victoria Brothers spent the past week at Wexford. She was ac­ companied home by Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Brothers and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Riley and baby daughter, Elva Doreen, Brussels, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCutcheon, Wroxeter South. Arthur Green, of Hamilton, and for­ merly of this district, spent the week­ end with friends here and with his father at Wingham. Arthur, who has been with the National Cash Register Company in that city for two years, leaves next week .to spend six months at Dayton, Ohio, where he will be em­ ployed with the same company. —Sunday guests at the home of Mr. John Hupfer, Wroxeter South, were Mr. and Mrs. Jas. 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