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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-04-14, Page 5NEWS OF FORDWICH Salvation Army Speakers Guests at W.M.S. Meeting . The Easter meeting of the W.M.S. bf the Fordwich United Church took the form of an evening meeting at the home of Mrs. W. R. Tristram. Mrs. W. A. Gibson read a poem en­ titled, “Jesus Stands Among Us". The Scripture was read by Mrs. Ernie D'Arcy and Mrs. Gordon Brpwn. Mrs. Ken Graham and Miss W. Gilmore offered prayer. Mrs. Ken Graham introduced the guest speakers, Lieuts, Clarke and Oates of the Salvation Army, Wing­ ham. Lieut. Clarke spoke briefly of the* Salvation Army work and Lieut. Oates chose as her subject* “The Three Crosses". In her talk she stressed how Jesus died that He might show sin­ ners the way to the cross. He bore the weight of our sins because He loved a sinner. Each* sinner has a place in God’s Kingdom. Whatf will we do with the cross this Easter? We each have our cross to bear. Mrs. Gordon Brown thanked the speakers and the meeting closed with prayer. A social half hour was en­ joyed following the meeting. Howick Garden Club The first meeting of the Howick Garden Club was held at the home of Mrs, Glen Johnstqn with nine girls answering the roll call “Why I Plan to Grow a Garden". The election of officers followed and the results of the election were; President, Louise Brown; secretary, Margaret McCann; press reporter, Al­ lison McCann, Mrs. Glen Johnston explained to the new girls all about the garden club and told them how to make the rec­ ord book, She issued pamphlets on garden club work and also discussed such things as planting seed, trans­ planting and thinning the plants,'cul­ tivation, location and soil best suited for h garden. The girls decided to keep the name “The Howick Happy Hoers". Home assignments were planting tomatoe seeds, starting the record book and planting a garden. The next meeting will be in “June, Euchre Winners Seventeen tables of progressive euchre Vere in play on Tuesday in the .community hall sponsored by the hall board. Winners were, high scores, Mrs. R. Nichol and Roy Askin; low scores, Mrs. Emma Williamson and James Warrell. The last partyjor the season will be held on Tuesday night. Trinity Church W.A. The regular meeting of the Trinity Church W,A. was held at the heme of Mrs. Jim Strong on Thursday after­ noon. The meeting opened with a hymn followed by Scripture reading by the president, Mrs. Stan Forester. The roll call was a verse from St. Mark and was answered by fifteen members and one visitor. The Litany was repeated by all members. The study book on Africa was then taken by Mrs. Crosby So'thern assisted by Mrs. E. Hargrave, Mrs. M, Arm­ strong and Mrs, R. Simmons. Mrs. Frank Graham was named delegate to attend the annual W.A. 'meeting in London the latter part of April. The members also decided to sponsor a play in the near future and Mrs. E. Ferguson was asked to look after this. The meeting was then closed with prayer, after which a social" half hour was spent. Personals Mr. and Mrs, Carl Ettinger and Shirley Anne visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Gedcke at Mt. Forest. Mr. and Mrs. Trev, Hainstock and Mrs. Fred Gadke attended the funer­ al of a relative on Saturday in Mil­ verton. Master Lome Wilson returned home on Saturday after spending a few days with his‘aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Adams near Molesworth. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harding were Mr. and Mrs. William Bennett and family and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bennett of near Gorrie.Mrs. LJoyd Mapletoft and two child­ ren of Mount Forest, spent a week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ross Coates,Sunday guests at the home of. Miss Louise and Miss Tish Matthews were Mr. and Mrs. James Beaumont, of Mitchell. Mr. Graham Fallis of Alberta, visit­ ed friends in the community one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McDermitt attended the funeral on Sunday after­ noon of Mrs. Walter Renwick at the McIntosh Church, Mrs, Ronald Massey of Hamilton attended the funeral of a relative on Sunday and visited at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. A. Wal­ lace, Sunday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harding were Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Leslie of Seaforth, Mr. Mac Corbett of London, spent the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Ed Matthews- Mrs. Corbett and two children returned home with him after spending the past two weeks here. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Montgomery of Milton, visited over the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Williamson, Mrs, William Johnston and Mr. Harold Ford of Stratford, spent the week-end at his home, Holy communion was observed in the United Church on Sunday morn­ ing. Mrs. Fred McCann joined the church by confession of faith. Mr. Keith Ridley and Miss Joan Sutton of London were the week-end guests at the former’s home here. Mr, and Mrs, Bob PetgnicH and little The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, April 14, Page Flw- daughter of Kitchener, visited on Sun­ day with the latter’s parents, Mr« and Mrs. Ira Schaefer, Miss Beatrice Hargrave of Listowel, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Stan Forester visited on Sunday wiht Mr, and Mrs. Gor­ don Yoe at Wroxeter. Mr, and Mrs. William Sothern and Mr, and Mrs, Willy Hargrave spent a day last week in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. George Wipp and little son of Galt, were visitors re­ cently with Mr. and Mrs, Earld Pat­ terson. Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Carswell were visitors in Toronto one day last week. Mr. Raul Woolcox of London, spent the week-end with his parents, 'Mr, and Mrs. M. Woolcox. Mr. and Mrs. T. J, Schaefer visited One day last week in Kitchener with Mr, and Mrs. Ken Holland. Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Jack Wilson on the birth pf a son on Tuesday, April 6th in Listowel Hospi­ tal. < Mr. and-Mrs. Carl Stewart of Lis­ towel visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie. Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Auburn Noble (nee Geraldine Brears), who were married on Saturday at the United Church parsonage by Rev. W. R. Tristram. The young couple will reside in Kitchener. Congratulations also to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Massey ’(nee Jean Wallace) who were mar­ ried by Rev. Russel Horsburg, of Hamilton on March 29th. This young couple will make their home in Ham­ ilton. ST. HELENS W. I. Meeting Mrs. W, A,. Humphrey was the hos­ tess for the annual meeting of the Women’s Institute, when 30 ladies were in attendance. The roll call was. responded to by the paying of fees and* suggestions for the year's pro­ gram. It was decided to hold an open meeting in the hall on May‘6th., when Mr, Harold Baker, assistant Agricul­ tural representative for Huron County will bo the guest speaker and show slides. The regular meeting will Be held the same afternoon. The annual re- port>of the treasurer, showed a bal­ ance on hand of $240.47. Interesting reports of a good year’s work were presented by the conveners of the dif­ ferent standing committees. Mrs. E, W, Rice sang “It Was Love" and Mrs, Charles MacDonald gave a reading “Thte Hope of the Cross". Mrs. Alex Purvis conducted a ‘Garden’ Contest A minute’s silence was observed in memory of the late Mrs. Archie And­ erson, who was a former president. A pleasant social hour was enjoyed ^vhen lunch was served by the hos­ tesses, Mrs. A. Gaunt and Mrs. L. Woods. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Knott (formerly Miss Sadie MacCharles), Roddy and Bonnie, of Thornbury, were recent guests of her sister, Mrs. Ernest Gaunt and Mr. Gauut. Mrs. D. Todd and Mr. Neely ToM of Stratford attended the funeral of Mrs. Todd's brother, Mr. Sam Neely? at Port Huron on Tuesday. Plans are being made for a Sunday School anniversary and flower Sun­ day the latter part of May, B, c. Forests are practically entirely composed pf conifers. POLICE RECRUITS WANTED 5% Day Week - Good Salary Vacation With Pay Pension. Plan Age 21 to Under 30 Minimum Height — 5’ 10” High School Entrance Certificate APPLY IN PERSON TO A. E. 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SNAP HAND CLEANER Regular 19c 9 9EnTO CLEAR..................* for OLD DUTCH CLEANSER Regular 17c 9 SALE PRICE.............. for s FOR THE GARDEN No. 1 Dutch Set ONIONS - per lb...................... No. 2 Dutch Set . 9E« ONIONS - 2 lbs..................... Multiplier 09^ 9 JE-ONIONS per lb. & lbs-. and FARMERS’ SUPPLY HOUSE * NEWS OF CORRIE Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Presented By Neighbours Mr. and Mrs. Russel Bridge, who are moving from this district, were honored by friends and neighbors at their home on Friday evening. A social time was enjoyed when euchre and crokinole were played. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Underwood were prize winners at euchre and Mrs. Len Ruttan and Mrs. George Galbraith at crokinole. An address was read by Mr. Len Ruttan and "a table lamp and sand­ wich tray were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Bridge by Mrs, T. L. Mclnnes and Mrs. Harold Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Bridge are having an auction sale of their farm stock Wed­ nesday and have purchased a home in Palmerston where they will be moving shortly. Newlyweds Honored A miscellaneous shower was held .in the Gorrie Community Hall on Friday evening tor Mr. and Mrs. Graham Telehue, nee' Marion King. A large number were in attendance and dancing was enjoyed with music ,by the Fordwich Orchestra. On Tuesday evening, Mrs. Telehue was guest of honor when Mrs. Verne Clark entertained at a kitchen show­ er, when members of the Guild of St. Martha of St. Stephen’s Church, Gorrie, were present. 4H Forestry Clubs The Brussels 4H Forestry Field Club held a field meeting on the farm of Mr. Bowman 2nd con. of Morris on March 2 (th when they went through the woodlot, and stud­ ied the common hardwood trees. Another meeting was held in Gorrie Community Hall on April 6th. The meeting was under the direction of Mr. Hank de Vries, assistant zone forester and he showed several films on forests, and then described them. Mr. Harvey Johnston, the club lead­ er, also helped conduct these meet­ ings. * The..next meeting will be in Gorrie on May 6th, Mrs. Agnes Gamble A highly respected resident of Gorrie, Mrs. Agnes Gamble, widow of the late John Gamble .passed away at her home on Saturday evening, April 10th, after a few days’ illness from coronary thrombosis. Mrs. Gamble was born on April 25th, 1870, in Turnberry Township, and was the last member of a fam­ ily of eight children of the late Allan Caldwell and Barbara McArthur. On April 3rd, 1904, she was united in marriage to John Gamble who pre­ deceased her on July 15, 1953. They farmed in Howick township, first on con.’17 later on lot 10, con. 15, retir­ ing to Gorrie in 1948. She leaves to mourn her loss, one daughter Mrs. David (Ena) Ritchie, Teeswater, and two grandchildren. She was a member of the United Church and of the Friendly Fours group of the W.A. Funeral service was conducted by the Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan on Tues­ day afternoon in the United Church and interment made in the Gorrie cemetery. Leaving for Alberta Miss Wilma Jean Edgar, who left on Monday for Wainwright; Alberta, was entertained last Wednesday ev­ ening at the home of Mrs. Wm. Smith at a social evening. Twenty- four friends were present and the evening was spent playing cards. Woman’s Association The W.A. of the United Church Will hold their April meeting at the home of Mrs. E, J. Farrish on Thurs­ day, April 15th at 2.30 p.m. The South Group will have charge of the pro­ gram. and Friends Mrs. Geo. P. Keil Audrey Thelma Murray, beloved wife of George P. Keil, Gorrie, pass­ ed away in London on Monday of last week, aged 27, after an illness of four years. Born in Howick Township, she was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. * Wilf ord Murray, con. 7, Howick. She was born on February 13, 1927, and on March 10, 1945, was married to George Keil, who survives, with two small daughters, Carol Audrey, 8, and Patsy Susan, 4. Her parents, two brothers, Maurice, of Parry Sound, and Allan, of Clifford, and her grand­ mother, Mrs. Chas. Murray, Clifford, also survive. She was a member of Trinity Lu­ theran Church, Kurtzville. Funeral service was field on Wed­ nesday at 2 p.m. at the Edgar fun­ eral home, Gorrie, followed by a pub­ lic service at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Kurtzville, with Rev. Richard Scholz officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were Russel Pfrimmer, Morley Johnston, Clifford Pyke, Har­ vey Kaufman, Clifford Reddon and John Dietz. Bearers of the beauti­ ful floral tributes were Carl Johns­ ton, George Adams, Stewart Lovell, Stewart Douglas, Bob Brown, Bill Brown, Ernie Schaus, Harold Pfeffer and Harold Schenk. Friends attended the funeral from Hamilton, Elmira, Listowel, Palmers­ ton, London and Chatsworth. Personals Mrs. Wm. Marshall returned to her home here last week after spending the winter months with her son, Alex Marshall, in Stratford and also visit­ ing relatives in 'London. Winners at the L.O.L. euchre last Wednesday night were Mrs. Mabel Stewart and Mr. T. L. Mclnnes. Mrs. Wm. Taylor had the lucky chair, Sincere sympathy goes out to Mr, George Keil and the family in the death of wife and mother, also- to Mrs. D. Ritchie in the loss of her mo­ ther, Mrs. Agnes Gamble. & Mr. and Mrs. James, Easton, To­ ronto, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Glad Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mclnhes and Will, of Teeswater, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Mclnnes. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Feigel and How­ ard attended the funeral of an aunt, Mrs. David Caiman, Chickabee, on Thursday. Mr. Ed. Steckley, Trenton, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Downey. Mr. E. H. Strong was in Walkerton on Friday at the meeting of the Con­ servation Association. Mrs. Walter Gross, London, who was here for the funeral of Mrs. Geo. Keil,, remained for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. August Keil. Mr. and Mrs. P. F, Patrick, St, Thomas, were also here for a couple of days. Mrs. Jean Macdonald, Mrs. Ken Hastie and Mrs. W. C. King spent Friday in, Toronto. Mrs. Jennie Edgar has returned af­ ter spending the last three months in Toronto. Mac Hutchison was home from Newtonbrook for the week-end. Congratulations to Gorrie winners in the draw at the Lions bingo last Thursday night. Jack Hutchison held the ticket for the walking doll dress­ ed in 50 one dollar bills and Roy Bridge won the Silex coffee maker. Both tickets were sold by Gordon Ed­ gar. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, John and Jean visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Elliott, Molesworth, on Sunday. 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