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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-09-29, Page 5VEWS OF BLUEVALE Large Attendance for United Church Anniversary Services BELGRAVE Hold Showers for Popular Bride^elect Mris. Glen Sellers held a Tfte Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, September 29, 1954 Page FIW Large attendance, forceful sermons morning and .evening, given by Rev. SKYLINE ANTENNA ALL MAKES OF TV ANTENNAS INSTALLED WITH ROTATOR INSTALLED ....$95.00 NOW ON DISPLAY McGILL RADIO AND TELEVISION SERVICE NEW 1955 TV MODELS Cooey Single Barrel Shotgun $20.95 Stevens Bolt action 3-shot Repeater $36.30 Stevens Bolt action 410 Repeating Shotgun . . $32.15 $19.95 a$3W Remington .22 cal. Bolt action Model 514 .... $23.50 jf' OPEN SEASON ON H. A. Dickinson, of North Street United Church, Goderich, good choir Singing and organ music, made the anniversary services in the United Church, Bluevale, a great success, It is eighty-eight years since the first frame church was built on the* site of the present one. In 1907 this was replaced by the church new in use, a building of red brick, whose interior has recently been effectively re-decorated. Mr. JDickinson used the text, "Go Forward”, found in Good's message to the Israelites on leaving Egypt, to Show that there is no going back in religion or in life. The choir, under the direction of Mrs. Carl Johnston, organist, sang "O Sing Unto the Lord” by Nolte. Mr. Ross Smith sang, "The Blind Ploughman”, In the evening, Mr. Dickinson spoke on "The Transforming Power of Christ.” The choir sang the anthem, "Praise Ye the Lord”—Von Berge. The trio, "Be Still My Soul.” was sung by Mrs. Glenn Sellers, Mrs. Charles Bosman and Mrs. C. B. Hoffman. Mr. C. B. Hoffman sang the solo, "What If It Were Today.” Rev. R. A. Brook preached anni­ versary services in the United Church at Constance’ on Sunday. Guest Speaker Mr. McKinley, student minister of Knox College, Toronto, preached in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Communion Service Communion service will be held in the United Church on Sunday morn­ ing, October 3rd. Showers at Community Hall Two showers for recently married young people were held in the Com­ munity Hall last week. Mr. Harris Campbell and his bride, (formerly Marie Elizabeth - Wright) were pre­ sented with a purse of money, the pre­ sentation being made by Mrs. Jack Nicholson and an address read by Miss Verna Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. E. Elliott, (formerly Helen Nicholson) also received a purse of money. Mrs. Ross Grey reading the address and Mrs. Gordon Mundell making the presentation. The young people on each occasion, Tiffin’s orchestra. Visitors in Visitors in the village on Sunday were: Mrs. Harold Harris, of Lambeth, with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnston; Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson and family, of Donnybrook and Mrs. An­ son Thornton, and son, Doren, of Gor- rie, with Mrs. George Thornton.; Mr. and Mrs. Colin Fingland, of Wingham, at the home of Miss Mary Duff;; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hoover and -family, of Brussels, at the home of Mta. Jas. Curtis. enjoyed a dance to the music of Village ' < Ccoey .22 cal. Bolt action Repeater Winchester .22 cal. Repeating Rifle SHELLS—all gauges and calibers IMPERIAL—Long Range Load CANUCK—All Gauges and Shot Siases FOR THE DEER HUNTER—All Calibres—30-30 300 38-55 Etc. HUNTING KNIVES and AXES SHOTGUNS (FOR RENT See us NOW % ALEXANDERS ■ HARDWARE ■ Every dollar you invest NOW in a Canadian Government means a Guaranteed Income during your retirement years An Annuity can be purchased to come due at 50, 60, 65 or other ages. 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Consult your DISTRICT ANNUITIES REPRESENTATIVE fwho will be pleased to call at a time convenient to you), or mail the coupon below POSTAGE FREE.CANADA DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR r MAIL COUPON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION To I Director, Canadian Government Annuities, Department of Labour, Ottawa. (POSTAGE FREE) DPA Haase send Information showing hovr a Canadian Government Annuity can bring ma retirement Imohm at tow cost. (Mr.lMn.fMlss) Aft *to» Annvty fe tftrf...,, Baskets of gladioli, fell flowers and ferns, decorated Knox United Church, here for the Anniversary services, which were held on Sunday, Septem­ ber 36. Rev. Fred Starkey of Teeswater, was the guest speaker at both the morn­ ing and evening services. In the morning service he took his text from Isaiah 52:7 and the choir sang two anthems. The guest soloist was Miss Edna McPherson of London. At the evening, service Rev, Starkey took his text from St, Paul's Epistle to the Philipians 3-13:14; the theme of his address being "After what are yoil striving for in life?” and "Our business can become our religion’.’. The choir sang two anthems, and a male quartette consisting of George Proc­ ter, Bill Coultes, George Johnston and Ross Anderson, sang a number. Learn Square Dancing The Belgrave Junior farmers got off to a start on their fall activities last Friday evenuing, September 24, by holding a -square dance party in the Community Arena. In the place of their regular meet- ing they had invited Mr. Norman Lindsay, Y.M.C.A. recreational direc­ tor, of London, to come and teach them some new square and folk danc­ es, which he himself had learned while , services at the United Church there. china shower for Miss Velma Agar, prior to her marriage last week, The gifts were brought in a gaily-decorated wagon. After the gifts were opened, Vplma thanked them all also Mrs. Sel­ lers for her kindness, The hostess served a delicious lunch, Miss Mary Louise Town held a shower for Velma Agar, before her marrjage last week. A beautiful hos­ tess chair was presented to Velma by the girls of the Bell Telephone, also a number of other gifts. Velma thank­ ed them all for the gifts after which the hostess served a delicious lunch. 0-0-0 Canada’s productive forests total 712,452 square miles. her home in Desoronto, after spending the past few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. C. G. McCrea. Rev.-and Mrs. Charles D. Cox were in Bervie on Sunday, where Rev. Cox was in charge of the Anniversary on a trip to Georgia just recently. Personals Mrs. Norman Walsh, of Blyth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walsh. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Black and Char­ lie of Britton, and Mr. and Mrs. James Wightman, of Listowel, spent Sunday. w|th relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clegg, of Clinton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl" Anderson. Mr.' and Mrs. George Jones and family, of London, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John E. McCallum. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong, Rita and Kenneth, of Thorndale, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James R. Coultes and family and other rela­ tives. Mr. pavid Armstrong, has returned to his home after spending some itme in Thorndale with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong. . Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCrea and Mr. and Mrs. C. G. McCrea, spent Sunday in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. B. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Mc­ Crea remaining to spend a few weeks in Toronto and Desoronto, with rela­tives. ' 1 Mrs. Laura Bowen has returned to in the Niagara district last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.Russell Bone and family, Brussels, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Keating and Miss Catherine Keating, Wingham, visited on Sunday and Mrs. John Gordon and Miss Minnie Anderson of Weston spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, and also attended the Davidson - McCarter \vedding on Saturday, in Brussels. Miss Donna Anderson, of London, and Lloyd Anderson, of Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. James R. Coultes is in rent attending the stock sale being held there this Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hunking, of Au­ burn, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. George Michie and family. Mr. Lyle Ansley, Cathy Ansley, and Mrs. Ed Ansley, of Thessalon visited with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Campbell and family and other relatives. Mrs. Thomas Wheatley, of Seaforth, spent last week and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Little, of Seaforth, spent Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Williard Arm­ strong and Joyce. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford, Miss Annie Baker and Mrs. Annie Thynne visited Little Cur- and feeder week. NEWS OF CORRIE Pigs and Chickens Lost As Fire Destroys District Barn MEN AVOIDING HOSPITAL BEDS Twenty-four women in Palmerston General Hospital set a record. Never in the hospital’s history have there been so many women in its sick bedlL In previous years men have outnum­ bered women. Today, two boys weigh­ ing a total of 14 pounds represent the- men, 1% oz. 39c 15 OZ. 19c MAPLE LEAF SOCKEYE SALMON ayuhbr, bed PITTED CHERRIES CORN SYRUP.. MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE............ TREESWEET ORANGE JUICE BLUE & GOLD PEAS (Fancy) ... AYLMER TOMATOES (Choice) DEWKIST CORN (Choice)......... KELLOGG’S CORNFLAKES (Large) .. ROBINHOOD OATS ............... .............. SALADA TEA BAGS .. CRISCO WALNUT HALVES . NESTLE’S CHOCOLATE QUIX HEINZ KETCHUP .............. NO. 1 WHITE NEW HONEY GRANULATED SUGAR ........ PUREX TOILET TISSUE SLICED BREAD 5 LB. PAIL • 69c 1 LB, BAG $1.17 48 OZ. 39c 15 OZ. - 2 for 39c 20 OZ. • 2 for 33c ........25c 5 LB. BAG49c | 60’s 73c 1 LB. PRINT 37c 4 OZ. CELLO 23c 1 LB. TIN63c | 11 OZ. BOTTLE.......27c I 4 LB. | $1.10 i 5 LBS. .......4-lc Personals Miss Ethel Beattie, of Seaforth, was a recent guest of Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Mrs. Ross C. Doulgas, of Toronto, is visiting with her sisters at the Duff home. Miss Jessie Holmes, who is ill in Wingham General Hospital, has sold her home to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid, of Belmore, who will be occupying it this fall. Furnishings will be sold by public auction. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Craig, of Whitechurch, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Peacock, on Sun­ day. • Miss Madill, of London, and Mr. Jack McCrackin, of Listowel, were visitors at the home of Mr. -and Mrs. Alex McCrackin. Mr. and Mrs. David Brown, <of Can- field, are guests of Mrs.- George Thornton. Mr. Lorne McCrackin has accomp­ anied his uncle, Mr. Percy McCrackin, of Listowel, on a trip to Rimbey, Al­ berta. Mr. and Mrs. Knute Karlson, (Of London, were week-end visitors at the home of Mr. .and Mrs. Joe <Green- away. Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Ogram, of Toronto, were Sunday visitors .-at (the same home. Crop Report Heavy rains and cool weather the first three days of the week consider­ ably delayed the pulling and harvest­ ing of the white bean crop4 Fall Fairs held in the County the latter part of the week benefit from these rains as attendance was up considerably. An above average number of requests have been received for soil sample boxes and information re: the use of same. The barn on the farm of Mr. Walter Ward, con. 2, was completely destroy­ ed by fire on Saturday evening. The cause of the Sire is unknown as every­ thing was apparently all right when the evening chores were finished. 128 hens and one or two pigs, a quantity of* hay and grain were burned. Some of the grain was saved, having been stored in the stable, and was salvaged with the aid of neighbors. The loss is only partially covered by insurance. Harvest Thanksgiving The annual Harvest Thanksgiving service was held at St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday afternoon, con­ ducted by Mr. F. E. Russell. Fruits of the season, corn, grain, baskets of gladioli and autumn flowers, and the traditional bread and grapes used to adorn the church. The sang a Thanksgiving anthem. Frank King was at the organ. United Church News The Rally Day service* was held in the Sunday School at 10 a.m. on Sun­ day. Mrs. E. Whitfield, superintend­ ent had charge of program with Mrs. W. J. V. Buchanan telling the story of Nabor of India. The. teachers presented promotion certificates to pupils according to age groups. The C.G.I.T. had attractively decorated the S.S. room ’ for the occasion. Linda Johnston and Jimmy Farrish opened the white gates for those promoted as Marlene Feigel sang, and they were welcomed by the teachers to their new classes. Communion Service On Sunday, Oct. 3rd World Communion will be observed. Anniversary Services ’The Rev. D. J. MacRae of Wing- ’ham will be the guest speaker for the Anniversary Services at 11 a.m. and ,8’ p.m, on October 17. The annual turkey dinner will be served Nov. 10th. Bible Class The newly organized Bible Class ’Will rmeet on Sunday morning at 10.15 in the church auditorium. Personals Mrs. Frances Strom* and Roy and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Strong spent Sunday with friends at Tara and Paisley. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King, Mrs. were choir Mrs. Wide nttfAent, 1 Send Your Donation Today to yovr lo*»l dwirman or C.N.I.B., london, Ontario your help is needed too! ...... ...............’* ,D»t» Urttt, Ernest King and Mr. Frank King were in Toronto on Sunday. Mrs. E. King is staying in Toronto for the funeral of their niece, Mrs. Ernest Fenn, of Toronto, on Monday. Mrs. Ethel Bradnock has returned from a trip to Chicago, Illinnois. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, John and Jean visited Mr. and Mrs. Doug­ las Brooks at St. George on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Boyd, Kin­ cardine, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Mclnnes on Sunday. Mrs, J. Hyndman has returned to Gorrie -and is spending some time with her son, Mr. Fred Hyndman and Mrs. Hyndman, Our sympathy to Mr. Ben Maguire and Miss Mary Maguire in the death of their sister Mrs. Wm. McLennan. Mrs. Howard Cowan visited friends in Owen Sound on Sunday. Mrs. Wesley Roe, her daughter Mrs. Dorothy Miller and Milo, of Atlantic City, NX, visited — - — recently. Mr. and Mrs. Newmarket, spent with Mrs. H. Ferguson. Mrs. W. Marshall is visiting Lives at Glenannan. Miss Ella Stinson, of Regina, is visiting with her aunt Mrs. A Toner and with’ other relatives, Mr. Chas. Hooey, of Toronto, has been visiting with his sister Mrs, Robt. Dane and Mr. Dane. Mr. Alex Graham and Mr. Jim Graham, Toronto, were week-end visitors with relatives. Miss Etta Burns and Mrs. J. Arm­ strong were guests on Sunday of Mrs. C. Waulk and son John, of Carrick township. Miss Emma Irwin returned on Sun­ day after Minden. Messrs. Grainger, Grainger, in Toronto with Mr. Wm* Grainger. We extend sympathy to Mrs. Jas. Shera and the family in their recent bereavement. Miss Janet Rasmussen and Mr. Einor Holmquist, of London, visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Austin on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Grainger, Janet and Greg, of Wallaceburg, spent the Week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grainger. Mrs. F. Everett a day C. Sparling last weeh rela- Sask spending several weeks at Cecil Grainger, Mervyn Wroxeter, • and Clarence Wallaccburg spent Monday ■M all PI H" NO. 1 NEW POTATOES .. 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