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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-06-16, Page 5WHITECHURCH $prs. Thos. ' Moore underwent an operation to have a cataract removed from her eye, in St. Joseph’s Hospi­ tal, London, on Thursday last. Mrs, Harold Saprling, Wingham and Mr, MQ°re and Mrs, Millan Moore, visited , with her on Sunday, Mrs, Myles Moir, of Wingham, also underwent that op­ eration one day last week, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Both are recovering nicely. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Ladd and child­ ren, of Goderich, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zinn of Turnberry Township. Misses Lillian and Fanny Paterson and Mr. Fred Paterson, who had been at their cottage at Big Bay Point, spent a few days last week with their brother, Mr. F, McK, Paterson. Mr. and Mrs, Archie Purdon were in Guelph op Wednesday last at the Q.A.C. and Mr. and Mrs. J D. Bee- croft were there on Thursday, Mr, Elmer Ireland, of E. Wawanosh was also at Guelph on Thursday. Mr, and Mrs. Carl Weber and dau­ ghters, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chambers, of Harris­ ton, Mr, Stewart Scott and Mr. Craig Scott spent the week-end with Peter- boro friends, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott, Ripley, and Mrs. Wallace Conn visited with Mr, Thos. Hill in St. Joseph’s Hospi­ tal, London, on Thursday last and Mr, and Mrs. Rill Caslick, Culross and Mr, and Mrs, Wilfred Caslick, Wing- Why Should I Use Travellers’ Cheques When I Travel? Because it la the safest way to carry money. Travellers’ Cheques cannot be cashed unless signed by you. You can cash them anywhere—in stores, restaurants, hotels or banks. No other person can cash them. If they are lost or stolen, just report their loss to the bank and your money will be refunded. Any branch of The Dominion Bank will arrange Travellers’ Cheques for you. S3 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CANADIAN PEOPLE M44 RICHMELLO j1r°2 370 350 390 SALAD DRESSING DOMINION PEANUT BUTTER BASSETTS UCORICE ALLSORTS CHALLENGER FANCY RED 350SOCKEYE SALMON AYLMER WHOLE 51hO1 310 390 DILL PICKLES ANGELUS MARSHMALLOWS PICNIC BRAND SWEET MIXED PICKLES HEREFORD &k°2- 2§06 12 OZ. TIN ‘TVj#CORNED BEEF GINGER ALE 58^” 2.^270 ham, visited with him pn Sunday. Mr. Hill has been improving and may soon be home again. Mr, and Mrs. Johnston Conn, and Miss Ruby Conn and Betty Ann, visit­ ed on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Will Reid, of Paris. Mr. and Mrs, Walter James and sons, visited on Sunday with Mrs. R. J. Ross, of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs, Albert Bieman and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Mervyn Eckmier, of Pine River. Audrey Henry Wed At United Church At the altar of the Wingham Unit­ ed Church, Yith a setting of lighted tapers and standards of white spirea in profusion, a double-ring ceremony took place at three o’clock, Saturday, June the twelfth, when Rev, Donald MacRae united in marriage Audrey Jean Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ansley Henry, Wingham and James Arnold Currie, son of Mr and Mrs. Robert A. Currie, Wingham. ham. The bride who was given in mar­ riage by her father wore a sweeping, strapless, floor-length heirloom gown of white nylon net with lace inserts bordered by ruffled nylon net. The matching lace jacket was fashioned with lily point sleeves, fitted neatly with a row of self-covered buttons from waistline to the high collar. The fingertip veil was held by a close­ fitting headdress embroidered with rhinestones and seed pearls. She car­ ried a white satin bible covered with an orchid from which fell white satin streamers showered with rosebuds. Her attendants were her sister, Mrs. Donna Hall of Toronto, matron of honor, in floor length gown of ro­ mance blue nylon net over taffeta with white nylon wristlets, jacket and headdress sprinkled with pearls and, carrying sweetheart roses, Misses Jacquelyn Currie and Sally Lou MacWilliam in similarly styled dresses of shrimp-coloured nylon net over taffeta with matching net headdresses sprinkled with rhinestones and carry­ ing nosegays of white sweet peas and blue tinted carnations edged with blue and white Iacelon. Susan Currie; little niece of the groom was a charm­ ing flower girl in a floor-length blue taffeta gown with blue floral halo and carrying a basket of sweetheart roses. John Currie, of Wingham, was best man and Bruce McCullough of Wing­ ham, and Harold Henry, of George­ town were ushers. Bernard Rutledge, of Wingham, was soloist and James G. ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Phone 770 Evenings by appointment. MONARCH PASTRY FLOOR NABISCO SHREDDED ___ J-------a“ WHEAT CAMPBELL'S SWF CLARK'S FANCY TOMATO JUICE PLAIN OR SALTED McC.ORMICKS SO ORANGE pekoe RIC1IMELLG TEA SAGS 20 OR 30 GRADE AT > 4 AMOTOR OIL W’270 ^-1.33 HEINZ / . 2 pkss. 3S0 TOMATO 2 “a- 250 7 r^2T0 REGVLAH OR CHUBBY KLEENEX 2 Pkg*. 390 YELLOW OR WHITE SUGAR b“’ 430 CELLO PACKAGE DAINTY RICE 190 310 30'8 eaMshfS e3 HOME GROWN, GREEN LEAFY HEAD LETTUCE SWEET EATING, RED RIPE WATERMELONS RED RIPE, IMPORTED TOMATOES . FRESH DAILY, HOME GROWN RADISHES •| ALL PRICES EFFECTIVE IN WINGHAM 11 UniJi Closing Timo Sai., June 19 2 for 25c 28 LB. AVERAGE $1.29 14 OZ. CELLO TUBE 19c 3 bunches 19c D O-M.IJ. IO N ST?O , AU inorohfindi.o sold Wt "yoWr Dominion Store" 1« uncondlttxm-■?a as* te ’**• j .... ... •: ■ r,........ ,.L Hall, of Toronto, played the wedding music. Receiving guests in the church par­ lours, the bride’s mother wore a pink crepe dress with lace inserts and a matching pink floral hat and white accessories. The groom’s mother assisted, wearing charcoal grey dress, grey and shell pink hat with black and white accessories. Each wore a corsage of pink and white carnations. For a wedding trip to Muskoka, Al­ gonquin Park and other points, the bride changed to a sapphire blue dress with full skirt over crinoline wearing a white pancake hat with navy and white accessories and an orchid corsage. On their return the bride and groom will reside in Wingham. Mrs. Alex Robinson Dies at Fordwich Mrs. Alex Robinson died at her son’s home in Fordwich on June 5th, after a sudden illness. She was in her 85th year. Born on January 5th, 1870, in the Township of Howick, the former Ag­ nes Walker, she was married at her father’s residence on the 6th conces­ sion of Howick on March 16th, 1892. Her husband predeceased her several years ago. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one son, Samuel J, Robinson, with whom she was living at the time of her death, and one grandson, James. A sister, Janet (Mrs. John Armstrong) of the 6th concession of Howick, also survives. Service was held from the T. V. Ed­ gar funeral home and the Presby­ terian Church on June 8th, with Rev. R. J. Boggs officiating and interment in Fordwich Cemetery. The pallbear­ ers were Leslie Earl, Ross Earl, Roy Gowdy, Charles Finley and Lome Walker. POLICE WARNING TRACTOR DRIVERS Ontario Provincial Police have is­ sued a warning about under-age youngsters driving farm tractors on the highway. Considerable misunderstanding ap­ pears to exist in* the rural areas over the matter, say' police. The law is that no one under the age of 16 shall drive or operate a motor vehicle or farm tractor on the highway. The 16 age limit became ef­ fective January 1st this year. Only exception is in the case of a farm tractor being driven across the highway from one, .field to another. Police stress that the tractor must be driven directly across the way. 1 NEWS OF ST. HELENS Mrs. George Stuart Hostess As W.A. and W.M.S. Meet J The Wingliam AdvaniMt-Timui Wed., June 16, 1954 Page Mrs. George Stuart opened her, home on Wednesday for the June meeting of the W.M.S. and the W.A. when 19 Indies were in attendance. The southern group had charge of the program With Mrs, Stuart ns leader of the worship service, the theme of which was “The Gospel According to You”, The Scripture lessons were read by Miss Annie Durnin and Mrs. Jas. Dur- nin and prayers were offered by Mrs. Stuart and Mrs, J. Durnin. The topic “The Greatest Single Event of the Year in Mission Work”, proved most interesting as taken in dialogue form With Mrs, J. Cameron as program leader. Mrs. Frank McQuillin, as a visitor from India, Mrs. Lome Durnin as a missionary on furlough from Ja­ pan and Mrs. W, I, Miller as a mem­ ber of the audience, presented the topic. Mrs. E. W. Rice sang “Speak, My Lord”. It was agreed to hold the so­ cial meeting in July, with the Ash­ field circuit, Brick and Whitechurch United members as guests, It was de­ cided to take a collection at that meet­ ing for the new training school. The theme of the W.A. meeting, which was presided over by the vice- president, Mrs. T. J. Todd, was Stew­ ardship and Service. The meeting was opened with the theme hymn and prayer and the creed. The roll call was responded to with a verse of Scripture and the Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. W. A. Miller and the lesson thoughts by Mrs., G. Mac- Pherson. Final plans were made for the annual social to be held on Thurs­ day afternoon, June 24. At the con­ clusion afternoon tea was served with Mrs. J. Durnin, Mrs. John Cameron and Miss Annie Durnin as hostesses. Guests of Pupils The ladies of the St. Helens School section were guests of Miss McQuillen and the pupils at their annual social on Friday afternoon. Dick Curran was chairman for the splendid music­ al-program which included songs by the juniors and by the pupils of Grade I; two-part songs by the senior girls; piano solos by Norma Forster, Eddie Gaunt and Joyce McDonald; duets by Gladys McDonald and Norma Forster and by Lois Miller and Norma For­ ster; solos by Nancy Dorscht and Gladys McDonald, and a selection, “Turkey in the Straw”, by the rhythm band. At the conclusion a pleasant social hour was enjoyed when lunch was served. The Litany was read by Mrs. Crosby Sothern, Mrs. E. Hargrave gave a reading out of the Huron Church News, which told of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Grace Gibberd, B.A., L. Th., di­ rector of the Huron Church Book Room end the Rev. R. P, D, Hur- ford, D.D. Miss Gibberd has served for many years as a missionary in China. Mr, Frank Russel then gave the ladies an inspiring talk on W.A. work. Mrs. E. Hargrave, delegate to the Deanery, gave the ladies a most in­ teresting report. Mrs, Crosby Sothern thanked her, on behalf of the mem­ bers. The remainder of the afternoon was spent quilting, Mr, Russel closed the meeting with prayer and a social half hour was spent. United Church W.A. < The Women’s Association of the Fordwich United Church met in the church parlor. Mrs. George Richards, president, opened the meeting with the singing of “We Give Thee but Thine Own”. Mrs. Jim Warrell read the Scripture lesson, Mark 12:38-44. Mrs. Glen Johnston read the devotions. The theme of the meeting was on stewardship and service. Following the singing of “Breathe on Me, Breath of God" Mrs. Glen Johnston offered prayer. Roil call was answered by fifteen members and one visitor. Mrs. George Richards and Mrs. William Campbell were named a committee to meet with the Anglican ladies to see about beverages for the lunch on Centennial Sunday. The ladies of the W.A. decided to have a garden party on July 6th. Committees were nominated to prepare for the party. It was moved that the W.A. pay $10.00 towards the shipping of an overseas relief bale. The remainder of the afternoon was spent quilting. The meeting closed with the Mizpah bene­ diction and lunch was served by Mrs. Austin Stinson, Mrs. George Richards and Mrs. George Pittendreigh. Attended Dungannon Meeting Albert Hall and Robert Hibberd were present at a very well attended meeting of North Huron County L.O.L. held in Dungannon last week. It was decided to hold the annual church service in the Wingham United Church on Sunday evening, June 30 at 7 P.m. Rev, P. J. MacRae will he the speaker* Personals Miss Aldythe Bast visited with her father, Mr. Alfred Bust, in London on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs, Alex Reid of the 2nd Dine of Minto visited op Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave, Mr. and Mrs. William Lloyd left last week for two months’ visit to Adanac, Sask, BUILT TO FIT THE JOB TO SAVE you MONEY ■■nEORHHMM CRAWFORD MOTORS Phone 710 • Wingham Personals Mrs. Parrish of Harrietville, who has ;been a patient in Victoria Hospital, high- j'London, for several weeks, spent a few days with her brother, Mr. Harvey Sparling, at the manse. A new name for an ailment affects people like a Parisian name for a novel garment. Everyone, hastens to get it. —Mary Baker Eddy TURKEYS Family Size — about 8 lbs. — Oven Dressed LAIDLAW’S Phone 366=J Wingham Cea. Walpole SASH FRAMES CUPBOARDS PITTSBURG PAINTS GLASS STAIRS SCREENS HARDWARE Custom Woodwork - Carpentry - Building Telephone 260-w Wingham I Gifts for Every I Occasion Crystal Stemware •—in the Dreamflower Pattern. Plates - Relish Dishes - Vases and Comports to match. Bone China Cups and Saucers - Plates and Ornamental Pieces. DINNERWARE TO CLEAR AT REDUCED PRICES while they last For your Gift problems visit The Wallpaper Shop y, x> — u — —m — iwwwii*.,, w»nw wi n n— www.tnm.xi.iM ww <1 e —in — u u * All the ladies of the community are invited to the annual June Tea under the auspices of the W.A. of the United Church to be held in the church on Thursday, June 24th, at 2.30. Keep the date in mind. Mr. and Mrs. N, Todd and children of Stratford, were week-end visitors with Mrs. D. Todd. ,a Miss Hazel Sparling, of Exeter, and Mr. Alton Craig, of Sarnia, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sparling. FORDWICH Trinity W.A. The Jnne meeting of Fordwich Tri­ nity Church W.A. was held on Th’irs- day aft moon in the Sunday School rooms ■ n the church. The meeting was opr-sed with the W.A. hymn after which the president, Mrs. Stan Fores­ ter gave the Scripture readings, fol­ lowed b” all repeating the Members’ and the Lord’s prayer. Roll call was answered with a verse from St. Luke. Several thank you cards were read. Prepaid Taxes j: THREE PER CENT DISCOUNT will be allowed I on all 1954 taxes which are received by the Treasurer, | Nelson Higgins, by— I JULY 1st, 1954 based on 80 per cent of 1953 taxes. 1 GEO. MARTIN, Clerk, j Township of Morris I FOR FATHER’S DAY T-SHIRTS SPORT SHIRTS SWIMSUITS and SUMMER WEAR EARL’S MEN’S & BOYS’ WEAR I Everyone Welcome To i*. g gi i i si f g Ki g ■ gi f s f i ©prn-Air (Gljurdj 1 — THIS SUNDAY AT 7.30 P.M. — and every Sunday Night during the Summer At The Band Shell in the Park COMFORTABLE SEATING SUPPLIED. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM. ORGAN MUSIC PRELUDE. HEARTY CONGREGATIONAL SINGING. SPECIAL MUSIC. PASTOR COYLE, PREACHING THE WORD. 1 $ i •I • I •I •| a 4 Dignified Church Service under God’s Blue SkJs I from 7.30 to 8.30 g Bright, Brief and Brimful of Blessing f I Weather permitting, otherwise in S IWtngfjam C^urcfj I J. L. COYLE, Pastor |