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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-09-01, Page 8Eight The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, Sepember 1st, 19M BELGRAVE (Intended for last week) The Belgrave Women’s Institute held their August meeting in the Community arena here, on Tuesday afternoon, August 17, This was the Grandmothers’ meeting. The roll call wa^ answered with the history of your home. The vice-president, Mrs. Clarence Wade, was in charge of the meeting and also led in community singing. Mrs. Albert Vincent gave the address and also read a ppem, Mrs. Stanley Cook gave two readings about Mothers and Grandmothers. There was quite an interesting display of old jewelery shown at this meeting, At the business period it was de­ cided to have Fred Cook and Jesse Wheeler plant tulips and add earth to the cemetery flower beds. There was a discussion about the new curtain for the Forester’s Hall. Members were asked to bring arti­ cles for the hospital rummage sate to the next meeting. Mrs. George Michie conducted a geography match and lunch was served by Mrs. Fred Cook, Mrs. Charles R. Coultes, Mrs. Albert Vincent and Mrs. Clifford Logan. Turnberry Township School Board Meets re- Bridal Shower for Vivian MacLean ’ Mrs. Frank Collar was hostess cently when some thirty-five ladies were entertained at her home in hon­ our of Miss Vivian MacLean, bride of last month, Those assisting Mrs. Collar -were*. Mrs. Douglas Gallagher, Mrs, J. Fal­ coner, Mrs, R. Collar, Mrs. B. Mac- Lean, Mrs. G. Scheifele, and Miss B. Collar. Personals Recent visitors with Mrs. John McCarter and Miller McCarter were Mr. and Mrs. Stewart and Bobby, of Toronto and Mr. J. Waghorn, of De­ troit. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cole, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Michie. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Martin and family, of Orangeville, are spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs. George Michie. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vogt, Heather and Trudy, of Stratford, spent Tues­ day visiting with Rev. and Mrs, Chas. D. Cox. Mrs. Louis Hayes, Miss Jean Hayes and Mr. Jim Schue have returned to their home in Elyria, spending a few days Thomas Brydges and Brydges. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and David, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cook and Bobby, spent Sunday at Niagara Falls. Misses Joan Brydges and Florence Cook left on Monday for a week’s motor trip to Ottawa and Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Norman visited on Sunday with Mr. Joseph Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hartlin, rich, visited on Sunday with the lat­ ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl And­ erson. Z Miss Mildred Higgins has returned home after spending the past six weeks on a conducted tour of Wes­ tern Canada and the United States. Mrs. Wm. Fryfogle, of Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. How­ ard Wilkinson and Miss Annie Baker. Mrs. Thornes Walker, of Brussels, and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Walker and family, of Timmins, visited with Mr. Martin Grasby on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Campbell and family, and Mrs. Henry Smith, all of Hickson, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell. Knox W.M.S. The W.M.S. Auxiliary of Knox Pres­ byterian Church met in the church for the August meeting with Mrs. Mc- Burney presiding. The meeting opened with The Apostles’ Creed repeated in unison and singing Psalm 47. The reports of the secretary and the treasurer were given and were adopted. An invitation was received from Belgrave United Church W.M.S. to attend a meeting in the United Church in September to hear Miss Williamson. Plans were made for taking part in the Presbyterian Rally on September 11th in Seaforth and following the roll call and the offering Mrs. Nichol­ son read the Scripture passage and Mrs. Dunbar led in prayer. The topic was taken by Mrs. Ander­ son and dealt with the first part of “Flight Around the World” from the Study Book. The idea of the tour is to gain an idea of the church as a whole as it exists in the countries visited and these were Japan, India and Hong Kong. The Glad Tidings news and prayer were given by Mrs. Bruce. Mrs. Mc- Burney gave an account of Miss Isa­ bel Taylor’s life and work. Miss Tay­ lor is a missionary in Formosa, This had been prepared by Mrs. Purdon, who was unable to be present. • The meeting closed by singing hymn 553 and repeating the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Hanna, after Mrs. Joan Jean Neilson-Shiell Baskets of pink and white phlox formed the setting in the Presbyterian Church, North Mornington, on Satur­ day afternoon August 14th, for the marriage of Muriel Isobel Shiell and David Allison Neilson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Shiell, R. R. 1, Atwood, and the groom is the son of Mrs. L. Neilson, Gorrie, and the late Mr. Neilson. The Rev. J. A, Armstrong of the Anglican Church, Milverton, officiat­ ed. Miss Helen Guenther was organist and Miss Jean Sparling, Gorrie, was soloist. Entering the church on the arm of her father, the bride wore an ankle­ length gown of white nylon net over satin, topped with a wedding coat of net and insets of Chantilly lace in flared skirt. The coat featured long Jily-point sleeves. Her flowers were red sweetheart roses and rose buds on white satin streamers. Mrs. Jack Gray, Atwood, as matron of honor, was in a sky blue gown, ankle-length of nylon net over taf­ feta, fitted strapless bodice, with mat­ ching lace bolero, and carried pink mums. Miss Verna Shiell, as brides­ maid, was attired in a yellow ankle length gown of nylon net over taffeta, similar to that of the matron of hon­ or. She carried mauve mums. Little Susan Neilson, as flower girl, of Shil­ oh’, Manitoba, wore a dress of pink nylon net over taffeta, with short puffed sleeves and matching head­ dress. Her flowers were blue baby mums. Assisting the groom were his bro­ ther, Captain John Neilson, Shiloh, Manitoba, and Campbell Brown, Gor­ rie. Ushers were Stewart Strong, Gorrie and Jack Gray, Atwood. A reception in the church basement followed at 4.30 p.m. where the bride’s mother received wearing navy blue nylon sheer. Her corsage was pink carnations. She was assisted by the groom’s mother gowned in navy crepe with blue and white collar and cuffs, and corsage of pink carnations. For a wedding trip to the United States, the bride donned a pink linen two-piece suit, three-quarter length sleeves, fitted waist with peplum flar­ ed below the waist, and white access­ ories. The couple will reside in Gorrie. i Guests were . in attendance from Shiloh, Man., Listowel, Atwood, Bras­ ses, Clinton and Gorrie. The regular meeting of the Wing­ ham W.I. was held in the town hall, at 2,30 pm on Aug. 19th, with the president, Mrs. N. McLaughlin, in the chair, a«c| Mrs. N. Keating and Mrs. A, Coutts in charge of the pro­ gramme which featured Historical Research, After the usual business the secre­ tary, Mrs. Wilfred Henry read a letter from Mr. J. Brent, thanking us for our entry in the Anniversary parade. A cooking school, led by Miss Helen Downey, will be held in the town hall between 1.30 and 4.00 on Nov. 3rd and 4th. All interested members of the community are asked to keep these dates free. Some of Mrs. Jim Henry’s comments on the motto “Do it now, it’s later than you think” were: “Do those kind acts now before it is too late—espec­ ially in the home”, “If some child fails to achieve a good life because he never had a chance, remember that you may be the chance that passed him by”. “One good adult as a friend would give each child a chance”. Speaker from Toronto Mrs. J. Baker, of Toronto, spoke on “Time and people make History”, She paid tribute to the interest of her mother, Mrs. Bower in the Women’s Institute for creating in her a sense of responsibility to give service to her community or Jive an incomplete life, The W.I’s. motto is “for Home and Country” but there was no W.I. in her community so she chose the Home and School Association, whose history she traced from its beginning’ by Mrs. MacCready in Guelph in 1905 to the forming of The Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations corporated during 1919 £ 20 with Pro­ fessor MacCready as first president. Later the first International Council of Home and School Organizations met in Toronto but the president of the American Parent Teacher Associ­ ation became its first president. She urged all parents to become members if possible. Mrs. A, Coutts, then, displayed the treasures brought and asked each contributor to tell the history of her piece. Tells of Casa Loma Mrs. N. Keating read an interesting paper on Casa Loma (the House on the Hill) illustrated with pictures. This castle which cost $1,500,000 plus $250,000 for stables and $250,000 for a wall, was mostly paid for by the pro­ fit of buying a farm cheaply and selling it as town lots. It gave em­ ployment to 300 men for 3 years. Since 1938, the Kiwanis Club have operated it, unfurnished, as a tourist attraction for the benefit of under­ privileged children. Bulletins on Ontario peaches con­ taining recipes were, distributed. Current events were given by Mrs. A. Coutts, Mrs. W.,Henry drew attention to the error in closing date for peach recipes. It should read Nov. 1954. Well Responded To The roll call was well responded to but showed a great number bers were absent. Visitors dially invited to all meetings members always welcome. It was decided to ask the executive to plan a suitable way to celebrate our 53rd. anniversary this fall. Two of our charter members are Mrs. J. Linklater of Kincardine, the first president, and Mrs. Jno. Tervit of Wingham. After “The Queen”, a dainty lunch, convened by Mrs. Bower, was enjoyed by all. In- of mem- are cor­ and new At the end of 1953 the Federal gov­ ernment had 40,000,000 pounds of but­ ter stockpiled as a result of price-sup­ port operations. A meeting of the Turnberry Town­ ship School Area Board was held ip No. 11 school on August 12th, at 8.3Q p.m, All members were present. The minutes pf previous meeting were read and op motion, of Kirton and Holmes adopted. Powell - Mundell—That the outside of No. 4 school be painted, carried. The Board would like to draw to the attention of the ratepayers that those who have children starting to school September 1st., that the child must be six years old by December 1st., 1954. Powell - Holmes—That the follow­ ing bills be paid: Joe Kerr, gravel, $15,00; Mrs. L. McDougall, supplies $2.05; Jas. Hardie, telephone, $1.80; Harry Templeman, painting Np. 11, $193,80; L, D. Balser, repair to motor, $6.50; Gordon Messer, cutting grass, $5.00. Kirton - Mundell—That meeting ad­ journ, next meeting to be at No, 3 school, September 16th, at 8.30 p.m. Alex Corrigan, Sec.-Treas. DURHAM TO SEE EXHIBIT OF WOOL Durham Agricultural Society is sponsoring a “wool exhibit” at the an­ nual fall fair, September 7 and 8. The Canadian Wool Bureau of Tor­ onto, js sending a display of woollen materials. A spinning wheel and fin­ ished garments as well as the process of manufacture from the fleece..to the finished garments* will be displayed. A fleece wool competition is also being offered with $150 in prize money. On display will be an all-wool mural, 16 by 8 feet, a product of the Mari­ time craftsmen, made for the sheep industry. CHILDREN BLAMED FOR MAIL BOX FIRE Children playing with matches were blamed for a blaze jn a mail box ip Stratford. Rost office officials said two pieces of mail were badly dam­ aged. The rest was salvaged. 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