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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-04-28, Page 7LLASHMAR " Drive-In THEATRE LISTOWEL, ONT. .2 Shows Nightly - Kain or Shine First Show at Dusk Cartoon and News Thurs., Fri„ April 29-80 ‘Something for the Birds’ Victor '’Mature Patricia Neal Sat, Monday, *May 1-3 ‘‘Three Young Texans” Mitzi Gaynor Keefe Brasella Tues., Wed., May 4-5 “Outcasts cff Poker Flats’1 (Adult Entertainment) Dale Robertson Anne Baxter Thurs., Fri., May 6-7 “Beachhead” (Color) JFony Curtis Mary Murphy Sat., Mon., May 8-10 “Hangman’s Knot” (Color) Randolph Scott Donna Reed z NEWS OF WHITECHURCH Thankoffering Meetings Held By Church Organizations The Easter thankoffering meeting of the W,M.S, of the United Church was held last Wednesday afternoon, with the president, Mrs. Jas. Falcpner, presiding, and with guests from the Brick W.M.S.Mrs, Falconer led in the worship service, Miss Claire Chamney sang, “Living fpr Me/’ and the Mission Band, with their superintendent, Mrs. Millan M°ore, presented the Easter Jubilee play, with Donald Gaunt sing­ ing, “Jesus Christ Is Risen To-day,” Wayne Martin and Ronald Beecroft g$ve recitations. Mrs. Ernest Case- more, Mrs. Garnet Farrier, Mrs. E. H. Groskorfh, Mrs. Clarence McClena- ghan and Mrs. J, D. Bancroft gave a short skit on the "Discussion of Kor­ ean Relief." Mrs, Ezra Scholtz and Mrs. G. E. Farrier sang, “Out of the Ivory Palaces." - Mrs. Falconer closed the meeting with the benediction. Lunch was sery- ed and the social time enjoyed. Presbyterian W.M.S, The W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church met last Wednesday with a splendid attendance at the manse, the' home of Mrs. R. D. A. Currie, for the Easter thankoffering meeting. Mrs. Jas. McInnis presided and Mrs. Currie read the Scripture lesson and gave the meditation. talk on Matthew, the mis­ sionary. Mrs. Wm. pawson led in prayer, Mrs. Robert Ross and Mrs, Dawson Craig sang, “When I Survey th© Wondrous Cross,” and Mrs. Cas- lick led in the Glad Tidings prayer. Tractors New ! JUBILEE FORD FORDSON MAJOR | Plows and Cultivators for above i Used i 1951 FORD 8N TRACTOR— Overhauled and in A-l shape. Like new through­ out, complete with new tires 1953 FORDSON MAJOR— Very low mileage, used only 3 months—a snap Phone 2 3 7 ‘•S Huron Motors A. D. MacWILLIAJfl Wingham Miss Dean MacLeod, of Lucknow, was the guest speaker and spoke on Easter and giving thanks and of the message, “Go, Give, and Pray.” Mrs, Albert McQuiJlin gave a reading, “Our Duties.” The next meeting will be held at the home of' Mrs. Johnston Conn. The meeting was closed by all repeating the Lord’s prayer. Lunch was served and the social hour enjoyed. Social Evening The Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian Church held a social evening in the S, S. room of the church on Tuesday evening with Rev, R. D. A. Currie pre­ siding for the program, which opened with a sing-song of hymns. Misses Mary and Kathleen Fisher sang, “The Lily of the Valley,” and Sandra'Fisher and Betty Ann Conn sang “Jesus Bids Us Shine.« Mrs. Robert Hall sang several Easter songs. Miss Winnifred Farrier was present and showed her beautiful coloured pictures of her trip to the west and around home. Mrs, Al­ bert McQuillin gave a reading, “Lord Ullan’s Daughter,” and the ten of the de Boor family sang hymns in their native tongue, Mr. Currie closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was serv­ ed and the social hour enjoyed by all. Mrs. J. Ure Stewart Word was received here on Satur­ day of the sudden passing of Mrs. (Rev.) J. Ure Stdwart, of Moorefield, after a period of indifferent health during the past two years. She was the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Alexander McLean, who lived for many years at Blyth. Rev. Stewart was a pastor of the Presbyterian Church here over thirty-five years ago. Besides her • husband she leaves to mourn two daughters, Marjorie (Mrs. Alvin Hammond) of Moorefield and Muriel (Mrs. Lloyd Christine) of Kit­ chener, and one son, Dr. Kenneth Stewart, of Kitchener. Thera are three grandchildren. Interment was at Moorefield ceme­ tery on Monday^ from Moorefield United Church. The many friends of the breaved families in this district extend sympathy.,, Young Adult Group Mrs. E. H. Groskorth presided for the meeting of the Young Adult Group of the United Church last Thursday evening in the S. S. room of the church, Mr. Ivan Laidlaw read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Russell Chapman gave the meditation talk on Easter, and led in prayer. Karen Gros­ korth gave an Easter reading. Rev. R. A. Brook, with the lantern and pro­ jector, showed interesting pictures of the Passion Week, and the Resurrec­ tion. The meeting was closed by the Mizpah benediction. George Garton The funeral of the late George Gar­ ton, a former resident of 'the village, was held on Monday afternoon from the Walker funeral home, Wingham, to the Wingham cemetery. Mr. Garton was in his eighty-fourth year and his wife, the late Jennie Rintoul, prede­ cased him about eighteen years ago. The family of three sons and four daughters were raised here. He leaves to mourn him, Bill and John, of Leam­ ington and George of Listowel, Evelyn 9 WinghamPhone 29 From $229 up TERMS * Built and Backed by General Motor* with all these features! • Full-width Super­ Freezer Chest • Full-width Chill Drawer • Golden finished all­ aluminum Shelves Butter Compartment Frozen Juice Can Holder in Freezer . Tall bottle space Egg Server in Door ‘ Meat Tender for storing fresh meats Removable half-shdf Meter-Miser with 5-Year Warranty sot - arn/n9 (Mrs. Holland), of Kitchener: Gladys (Mrs. Simpson) of Detroit; Olive (Mrs. Sudd) of Leamington, and Emma passed away at Whitechurch, "when young. He also has1 eighteen grand­ children. The family and three sisters, Mrs, Mary Rutledge and Mrs. Stanley Rutledge, Brussels and Mrs. Sinclair, of Port Huron, and one brother, Ed. Garton, «of Ripley, were all present at thp funeral, but one sister, at Guelph, and one brother, Billie, °f Saskatchew­ an, were unable to be present, The pallbearers were Frank Coulter, James Wilson, Gibson Gillespie, Al­ bert Patterson, John Craig and John McGee. Rev, R. D. A* Currie of the Presbyterian Church here officiated, assisted by Rev, John Pollock, of Wjngham, The many friends of the families extend sympathy. pepronaJs Mr, and Mrs. William Underwood and son Teddy, of Toronto, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. James Mc- Ilrath, Mr, Bill and Mr, John Garton, of Leamington, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Craig. Mr. and Mrs' John Purdon and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zinn and children visited on Saturday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Delton Kroph, of El­ mira. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Redmond and family, of St. Augustine, spent Sun­ day at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. James Cornelius, Sacrament service will be held in the United Church on Sunday. Miss Marjorie Coultes spent a few days last week with Miss Evelyn Leaver, of E. Wawanosh. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Caslick and children of Wingham visited on Sun­ day “with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caslick. Misses Margaret and Florence Moir, of Toronto, visited during the Easter week“ at the home of their sister, Mrs, Jas. Richardson, of Kin­ loss. Neighbours with tractors and other implements gathered last Wednesday at the home of Mr. R. M. Shiell, and sewed twenty acres of spring grain, after getting .the land ready. Mr. Calvin Ashley of Fordwich helped Mr. Shiell with barn chores last week. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shiell and family of London, spent the-week-end here. Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Johnston, Jack and Jim, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mc­ Michael of Clinton. Mr. Mac McGregor, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Duncan McGregor and Ross. Miss Vicki Moszkowski completed her third year at the Guelph Veter­ inarian College, and spent the week­ end with her parents, Mr..and Mrs. Moszkowski of E. Wawanosh. Constable Norman Pocock and his children, of Whitby, spent the week­ end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Walter Pocock of E. Wawanosh. Nor­ man is now a member of the provin­ cial police. - Miss Jean Currie spent the week­ end at the home of her brother, Mr, Alvin Currie of Clinton. Mrs. Duncan McGregor and Mr. and Mrs. Clark McGregor and Bruce re­ cently visited at the home of the for-- mer’s daughter, Mrs. Joseph Dosman, of Mildmay. Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Watt accom­ panied Mrs. Wellings and Mr. Harry McClenaghan, of Belgrave, to Water­ loo on Sunday where rthey attended the baptismal service of John Wil­ liam, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McClenaghan. Mrs. McClenaghan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. McLea of Ham­ ilton, also attended. The afternoon service was held in St. Paul’s United Church, with the pastor, Rev. Cragg assisting Rev. W. J. Watt with the service. Relatives in this community extend congratulations to Miss Hannah Stokes who reached her ninetieth year last Thursday. Miss Hannah and Miss Mary Stokes, with their sister, Mrs. Ballagh, reside at their home in Belmore. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Scott of East 'Wawanosh, visited on Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mulvey, of Belmore. Peter and Keith Mulvey, who have been visiting with their unde and aunt during the holidays, returned home. Mr, Jack Beadle of Vancouver, B.C., has been visiting at the home of bi$ nephew, Mr. Mason Robinson for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. John Falconer, at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Elgin Welwood. Mrs. Mac Ross, who spent the win* ter months at the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs, Graydon Cox, of Fonthill, returned to her home in the village on Sunday with her son, Mr. Malcolm Ross, pf Galt, Mr. and Mrs, Carl Weber, Ann and Marlene, spent Sunday with relatives at Palmerston.. Mr. and Mrs, Gus Boyle of Wing- ham, visited on Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs> Michael Cumming. Jim Cumming of Brampton also spent the week-end at his home. Mrs, Elroy Laidlaw was able to re­ turn home from* Wingham hospital but the baby twins will stay in hospi­ tal for ariother week, Mr, and Mrs. Laidlaw moved to their new home, formerly owned by Mrs. Ezra Wel- Tim Wiwsbm Wednesday, Apdl M Wf e Bevw phone installed again in their farm home last week. The number is 614W2, Mrs, John Carruthers of Lucknow, spent the week-end at‘the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Fisher and on Sunday all Visited at the home of the former’s sister-in-law, Mrs, Annie Creech, pf Pine River, Miss Isabel Elliott left last Monday to work at London with her brother, Mr. Mitchell Elliott, She and Miss Marjorie spent the week-end here with thejr parents, Mr, and Mrs. Gor­ don Elliott. Miss Olive Terrjff, Reg,NT., of Dis- towel Hospital staff, is spending this week at her home here, Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Smith and family, of Kitchener, visited last Sun­ day with her parents, Mr, and Mrs Gershom Johnston of East Wawanosh, and Mrs. Smith and the children stay­ ed to spend a few days here, return­ ing home'on Wednesday, Little Margaret Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robertson, was baptized at the revoping service pg Calvin Presbyterian Church held nt the jiome of Mr, and Mrs- Gordon, McBurney. FOR FIRE, LIFE &. automobile INSURANCE Call Stewart A. Scott Phone 293 Wingham REAL ESTATE SALESMAN Representing: Dudley E. Holmes Listowel ROYAL 1-8 earn be eli- AIRCREW can earn $280.00 per month while training to fly . * eligible you must be single 17 - 24 years of age and have matriculation or equivalent. . to be junior AIRCRAFT TECHNICIANS can $153,00 per month to start ... to ible you must be single 17 - 89 years of age and have Grade VUI or equivalent education. 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