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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-04-28, Page 2The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, April 28, 1954 NEWS OF WROXETER Group Makes Presentation To Mrs. Harvey McMichael The Womens Association, United Church, held their April meeting in the church parlours on Tuesday after­ noon. The president, Mrs. W. T. Mac- Lean, presided and opened the meet­ ing with the singing of the hymn •’Unto the Hills”, with Mrs. Harvey McMichael at the organ. Rev. E. W. Todd led in prayer. Mrs. John Snell read the Easter story. Thirteen ans­ wered the roll call by naming a flower Spoken of in the Bible. Mrs. Snell reported on the repairing of the doors in the auditorium, of the church. Mention was made of the Easter thankoffering meeting of the Women's Missionary Society which will be held on Wednesday evening in the church school room. Mrs. Snell an­ nounced that she had.sold the quilt left from the bazaar held last autumn. ■he Mrs. who will this Members spoke with regret of tearing of a valued member, j Thomas McMichael, -ill week take up residence in Wingham and on their behalf Mrs, George Gib­ son read an address and Mrs. Harvey McMichael presented a rhinestone necklace with matching earrings. Mrs. McMichael expressed her sincere thanks to her W. A. associates. The meeting closed with repeating the Lord’s prayer, The remainder of the afternoon was spent quilting. Miss Mina Ball and Kfiss Gerty Bush ar­ ranged the programme. Present Play The Young People’s Union, United Church, sponsored a play in the town hall on Wednesday evening. Given by ■ the young people of Ashfield, the three-act comedy “Come on Lizzie” i was built around the family who had social ambitions and in order to im- | press their friends dressed the maid, fand the hired man as genteel ser- j rants. The complications which fol- i lowed brought consternation to the 'family and amusement to the audi- lence. Ronald McMichael was chair- j man, Mrs. Brothers i Darleen, i music i erowd and daughter, from Wexford, provided between acts. A fairly good was in attendance. Guelph Conference officers’ conference for Ontario VEH'S OF BELMORE Harry Press Holds Banquet For Local Hockey Club Deo. Walpole SA$H i i i FOOD VALUES CUBAN PINEAPPLES Special for Thurs., Fri., April 29, 30 Med. Size 12’s .... 23c Large Size 9’s .... 33c . 35c ! STARK APPLES — Good for cooking or eating Good Quality, per bushel $3.99 Food Saver WAX PAPER 100 ft. roll .........................33c Aylmer BABY FOODS 3 tins PABLUM Baby Cereal 16 oz. ..................42c Carnation MILK (tall tans) 3 for . . ... .............. 41c Pat-a-Pan PASTRY FLOUR 7 lbs. ........... . . ............... 41c 27c Brown SUGAR . .2 lbs. 19c Crunchie Sweet Mixed PICKLES 16 oz. ..................SSc Fancy Quality Cream CORN 20 oz........................... 2 tins 27c Blue Gold Fancy PEAS 15 oz. . ...............................21c KAM, pure pork products 12 oi .........4»S5e Maple Leaf Sockeye SAiLmON 7->4 oz. .............41c Pink Seal Fancy Pink SALMON, 16 oz.42c Holiday MARGARINE lb. 27c SIZE 344’s 2 DOZ. CAfcIFORNIA SUNKIST ORANGES...............49c PITTSBURG PAINTS STAIRS SCREENS HARDWARE FRAMES CUPBOARDS Last Thursday evening the Women’s Institute catered for a banquet, spon­ sored by Mr, Harry Press, to honor the hockey club and some of the fathers of the boys. Mr, Tom Rafferty, sports commentator, of CKNX, Wing­ ham, was guest speaker. He compli­ mented the boys on their good, clean sportsmanship. Though they didn’t al­ ways win, a team with* their spirit . could never be said to be beaten. The highlight of the evening was: the presentation by Mr, Harry Press of a beautiful leather jacket, suitably: mpnogramed to each of the 14 boys. Later a concert was staged in the community hall featuring the Kansas Farmer and his entertainers, followed by a dance. Presbyterian WM.S. The Easter thankoffering of the Women’s Missionary Society was held in the church schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon of last week with an atten­ dance of 23 adults and 7 children. Mrs, Ross McKague read the call to worship and the hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth” was sung. The, minutes of the March meeting were read and approved. Mrs, McKague then presented a life membership cer­ tificate to Mrs. Wm. Darling, who made a fitting reply. Mrs. R. Inglis read selected verses from Psalm 148 and the Apostles’ Creed was repeated in unison. Mrs. McPherson led in prayer after the singing of “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”. Mrs. K. Dickson read the New Testament lesson and Mrs. K. C. Press took as the Bible study, “The Quest for the Best”, explaining the parable of the pearl of great price. After .singing the hymn, “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” the offering was received. Mrs. Appleby and Mrs. McPherson sang an Easter duet. Mrs. A. Mundell introduced the special speaker, Mrs. G. S. Baulch of South Kinloss, who chose as her sub­ ject “The Will of the Father" and used the flannelgraph to make her address most interesting to all. By reference to the Old Testament stories she showed that “It is not the will of the Father in Heaven that one of these little ones 'should perish.” After telling of people whom Jesus saved, the speaker urged that each one should personally ask “Lord Jesus, what would you have me do?” When Mrs. W. Darling had received and it was decided that the same lad­ ies would again collect this year for this worthy cause, Mrs. Carl Fitch did justice to the : motto, “Life is like a garden, it bears ■ the fruit you sow.” The vice-president, Mrs. Clark Ren­ wick, who was in charge then called , on Mr, West to take charge of the ; election -of officers and the following i slate of officers was elected for the ’ year 1954-55: i President, Mrs, Wm, Elliott; vice- s president, Mrs. Clark Renwick; sec.- treas., Mrs. Thos. Abraham; pianists, Mrs. Wm. Curie and Mrs. A, Mundel. The flower and fruit committee was to be the same as last year. The meeting closed by all singing “God Save the Queen.” Personals Rev, George Malcom was the mini­ ster at the Belmore Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Malcom leaves this summer for a misgion field at Formosa. Mrs. James S. Darling apd Mrs. John Harper spent Friday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Adam Darling and ' family. Mrs. James Stokes and Bessie spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Elmer Zinn. <. Miss Hannah Stokes celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday, April £2. Friends called during the afternoon to offer good wishes and she received j many cards and gifts. Mrs. James Austin, sister of the honored lady, presented her with a beautiful two- , tiered birthday cake, decorated wdth eandles and flower centre, which ad­ orned the tea table. Among those who called was Rev. Stanley Keast, of Maine, U.S.A. Miss Joyce Darling and her friend Miss Veda Elwood, of London, have just returned from a holiday trip tc California and Mexico. They left here last July and for a time took a nurs­ ing position in New Westminster, B.C. While she was there her brother Lynn of Kilimat, B.C., spent a two weeks’ vacation with her. She also visited relatives in Victoria, B.C. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harkness and children spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. E. Zinn and family. Robert is delighting everyone with Ins films of local places and people. Twenty-four tables were in play at GLASS CarpentryCustom Woodwork Telephone 260-w Building Wingham The Women’s Institutes will take place next week at Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. This year branch presidents will attend and at least 750 are expected. The conference begins with a get-acquainted party in the Q.A.C. gymnasium. Presiding at the different sessions will be Mrs. Gordon McPhatter, Owen Sound, president; vice-presidents, Mrs. Mrs. E, Irwin and Among the speakers will be Miss Anna P. Lewis, Mrs. J. ZZ, ZZ--- Brampton; Mrs. J. W. Adams, Alber­ ta, Dominion president; Mrs. Ellen Fairclough, Hamilton; Dr. Robbie Kidd, executive director of adult edu­ cation. Padre Young will lead in community singing with Mrs. Kidd, also of the college staff, as accompan­ ist. Mrs. Hugh Summers, vice-presi­ dent A.C.W.W., will also take part in the programme. A visitor from abroad will be Miss M. K. Ferguson, Edin­ burgh, Scotland. Pageants, skits and' panel discussions will highlight the interesting programme. East Huron wall send their full quota of delegates.; Dr. Mills to Speak Dr, F. G. Mills will be guest speaker when the Wroxeter Women’s Institute, hold their May meeting in the Mason­ ic club rooms, on the afternoon of May 5th at 2 o’clock. His subject will be infectious diseases in pre-school children. The roll call will be answer­ ed by a baking hint for 1954. Easter Thankoffering Meeting The Women’s Missionary Society, Wroxeter Uhited Church, will hold their Easter thankoffering meeting in the church schoolroom on Wednesday night at 8.15 o’clock. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Gordon Mundell, of Blue­ vale, Members of the ladies' quartet, Wingham United Church, wall sing. Ladies of the congregation and also of I Salem congregation are invited to at- . tend. Banquet and Dance , Members and their ladies from i Wroxeter and district attending the j banquet and dance following, of Pal Mocha Club in Wingham, on Friday night were Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Gibson; Mr. and Kirs. John MacLean, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cathers, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Will, ! also Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Ashton of ; Toronto, formerly of Gorrie. Dr. K. i MacLennan, Wingham, presided and ,the guest speaker was Very Rev. ’ R. C. Brown, of London, | Sawtell - Westell I The marriage has been announced ‘ of Mary Vernon Westell and Mr. Walter A. Sawtell, both of Waterloo. The ceremony took place last week. Mr. Sawtell is well known here haring been manager of the local branch, Canadian. Bank of Commerce for some years. McMichael.Ford. ‘ Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McMichael (nee Phyllis Ford) of Gorrie, who were married on Satur­ day, April 24th, at the home of the ■bride. Mr. and Mrs. McMichael, fol­ lowing their honeymoon, will take up residence on the groom’s farm, con­ cession 2, Turnberry Township. Personals There will be a special service in Wroxeter United Church on Sunday evening next, May 2nd, at 7.30 o’clock. The senice is being arranged by members of the local Young People’s Union with a Young People’s choir. Guest speaker will be Mr. Arnold Al­ ton, of Ashfield. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burke following the Pal Mocha ban- ( Arthur Gillett, Mrs. Suddaby. J. E. Houck, HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT IMMUNIZATION CLINIC The second in a series of immunization clinics will be held in the following schools: 5.5. No. 9 East Wawanosh (Currie School) .... 5.5. No. 11 Turnberry (Lower Town) .............. 5.5. No, 7 East Wawanosh (Chamney School) S.S. No. 17 East Wawanosh (Belgrave Schopl) The third date of this series has been set for May 25 Children 4 months of age tc school age may be brought to these clinics to receive initial immunization or reinforcing inoculations for Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus and Smallpox. 9.45 A-m. 10.34) a.m. LOO p.nx 2.00 p.m. I Manitoba ranks fourth amongst Canadian manufacturing provinces. Ahead are Ontario, Quebec and Brit­ ish .Columbia in that order. PICK UP THS PHONE the April issue of the Glad Tidings,! ^e -card party in the.hall last Mon­ Mrs. H. Ballagh thanked the speaker | daV night. Mr. and Mrs. George Har- on behalf of the society. The worship (Per, Mr and Mrs. Jim Harper and service concluded with the singing of the hymn, “O for a Thousand Tongues ' to Sing” and the benediction by Mrs. R. McKague, A fellowship hour fol­ lowed. Free luiniiiimnmHiuiuiiiHmnititinimuiiinimiimimnii ... $59.09 $89.59 $129.00 $139.00 * * • s g Red Front Grocery is your Expert Installation Walker Home Furnishings Phone 590 Our Prices Are Lower We Keep Down the Upkeep W. L Meeting The annual meeting of the Belmore W. I. was held in the club room of the Belmore ;CommunitysHall on Wednes­ day afternoon, with only a fair at­ tendance. The .secretary gave tne financial re­ port including the report of the arena booth for the past winter. Plans were made for the serving of a banquet to the Belmore hockey team on the fol­ lowing night. 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Mrs. Joe Lindsay and daughter, Audrey, of Detroit, spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gib­ son, Mr. and Mrs. George Bradley, Tor­ onto spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Wylie. Miss Annabel Tone, who had spent the past -week with her aunt, returned home with them. Mrs, R.eg Newton and daughter, Nancy, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gibson, at Drayton. Miss Betty Newton spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shearer, at Moorefield. • Mr. and Mrs. Jim Coombs and Mr, John Howes, all of Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Howes. Mr. Andy Gibson, who suffered a fractured leg in last season’s haying, went to London on Saturday to see his specialist and is now allowed to use a walking cast. For a .time he will use two canes instead of the crutches he has used for some months. Andy’s many friends are pleased to know he will soon be able to again take up his farm work. Ronny Higgins, who underwent an operation for appendicitis, in Wing­ ham General “ Hospital, was able to return home on Wednesday last, and is making a good recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Evans and two children, from Weston, are spending this week with Mrs. Evan’s mother, Mrs, Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Rae and son, Douglas, visited on Sunday with the former’s mother, Mrs. D. W. Rae. In­ spector Rae leaves this week for Ed­ monton for a school inspectors’ con­ vention. The group will travel west by train and fly home. Miss Nellie Dolg, Molesworth, is visiting her .sister, Mrs. Stuart Hig­ gins. Miss Lynda Green, Wingham, spent tlie Easter 'holidays with Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson.The East Huron <W. I. executive meeting will be held in Ethel on May Sth, to plan for the East Huron dis­ trict annual meeting to be held this year in Molesworth. Mrs. A. Munro and Mrs. John MacLean are the rep resentatives from Wroxeter, Wm. Taylor won the lucky chair prize. Mrs. Fred Doubledee, Mrs. T. Parker, Nelson Hunkin and Charles Cathers were the euchre prise win­ ners. Smith Inglis and Wilfred Die­ trich were the solo prize winners. Rev. Harold West and Mrs. West, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Davidson and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gowdy were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gow­ dy on Thursday. Mrs. R. jD. Sadler of Staffa, and Mr. and Mrs. Benson Tuckey, of Ex­ eter, spent Sunday with Mr. And Mrs. Nelson Hunkin. Mrs. John Harper called on Mrs. Harry Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. F. Dustow on Wednesday of last week. The many friends of Mr. Ernest Wylie will be glad to know that he is home after being a patient in a Toronto hospital for an operation on his eye. _ Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Walker and three children, of Belgrave, attended church at Belmore on Sunday and visited with Mrs. Johann and Wilfred, 'after church. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Abraham were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Evans, of Brussels," on Sunday evening. 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