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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-11-24, Page 14Pare FourteenThe Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1954 NEWS OF FORDWICH < Mr.. John Wadel, of Whitechurch, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Wa­ del, Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer were SEE THEM! SPACE SAVERS CURRIE FURNITURE at Goderich on Thursday. Mr. Fischer attended the meeting of the Huron, County property committee. Mr. Eldred Nichol has returned from Victoria Hospital, London, where he was undergoing treatment, His many friends trust he will soon be restored to normal good health and activity, Mr. Arnold Lillow has returned from a week’s hunting. Mrs, Elsie Lamont spent a week with her sister, Mrs. Nelson Cardiff, in Brussels. Preparatory services were conduct­ ed in the Presbyterian Church last Friday evening and Communion ser­ vice was observed on Sunday, Would Use Centennial Funds For Water at Community Hall Women's Association Wo- SPECIALS For Saturday November 27 These Prices are for Saturday Only. FRESH PORK SAUSAGE............. 3 lbs. .. lb. 35c . $1.00 SHOULDER ROAST OF PORK ..lb. 40c BUTT ROAST OF PORK ..lb. 45c < SMOKED HAM in piece .... SMOKED COTTAGE ROLL half or whole........... lb. 55c lb. 60c i i FRESH GROUND BEEF 4 lbs. .. lb. 28c . $1.00 SHOULDER ROAST OF BEEF ..lb. 45c ROLLED BEEF POT ROAST . (no bone) CHICKENS AT MARKET PRICE. These Prices Are For Cash lb' 30c A. J. LOCKRIDGE BUTCHER The regular meeting of the Ford­ wich W. L was held on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Clare Harris, with the president, Mfs. Howard in the chair. Devotions were given by Mrs. Emma Williamson, the meeting being on Citizenship, The motto, “United we stand, divid­ ed we fall,” was taken by Mrs. Harold Doig, who said "Learn to pull to-, gether, united endeavour means strength and co-operation among all neighbours means peace,” The roll call, "Name a prominent Canadian woman” was answered by 21 members and 1 visitor. The Decem­ ber meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Sam Johnston. An invitation was received from Molesworth W. I. to attend a short course on programme planning. It was decided that the sec­ retary send a letter to the Centennial committee as to how the Institute would like to see some of the money spent. Ideas that day were to try and get water into the community hall. Mrs. C. .Sothern and Mrs. A. Dem- erling were chosen to represent the Institute at the Centennial meeting which will be held soon. Five mem­ bers gave one impression of the County Rally held recently. The meeting was then turned over to Mrs. McCann, who is convener of Citizenship. The address was divided into four parts, each being a five minute talk: “Ten Steps to Canadian Industry,” Mrs. W. Cooper; “Facts about the Coat of Arms of Canada,” Mrs. S. Johnston; “The Mottos and Emblems of the Ten Provinces”, Mrs. R, Gibson; "The Coat of Arms of the Province”, Mrs. A. Demerling. At the conclusion the hymn of all Nations was sung. Mrs. McCann gave the Study of Canada which was on Ontario. The meeting closed with the Queen. .Hostesses were Mrs. S. Bride, Mrs. H, Doig, Mrs. H. Pollock and Mrs. A. Demerling. » Oscar John Gibson Oscar John Gibson died suddenly of a heart attack in Toronto, on Monday, November 15th, in his 57th year. He was a son of Mrs. Annie Gibson and the late James Gibson, of Fordwich. Surviving are his wife, four sons, Jack, William and Ted, of Toronto; Donald, of St. Catharines; four dau­ ghters, Mrs. Francis Smith, vale; Mrs. Eddie Freland and George Winters, of Toronto; and George Bolander, of Fordwich; grandchildren also his mother, Annie Gibson, of Fordwich; brother, Gordon, of Wroxeter; sisters, Mrs. Earl Ridley and Douglas Holt, of Fordwich and Margaret Tilker, of Harriston. Services were held at the funeral home, Toronto, o(n Wednes­ day evening with burial in Fordwich cemetery, on Thursday afternoon. Dedicate New Premises It was a memorable occasion for Fordwich Lodge A.F. & A-M. No 331, on Friday evening when its new lodge premises was dedicated. The dedica­ tion was in charge of Right Worshipful Brother George McQueen, of Hamil­ ton, as acting grand master. Following the ceremony in the lodge room, a banquet was served by the ladies of the local Masons in the basement of the United Church. There were over 100 visitors present from North Huron District and surround­ ing lodges. Worshipful Brother Robert Gibson was toastmaster for a program of speeches, music and toasts. Benefit Dance A benefit dance was held in Community Hall on Wednesday night in aid of Mr. Ross Coates, who has been ill. A total of almost $300 was given .to Mrs. Coates, who thanked everyone for their kindness. Ford­ wich Orchestra dancing. Bible The Brethren having a Bible day, November 28th with two guest speakers, with revival meetings fol­ lowing each night for two weeks. Bishop Luke L. Keefer, of Miller­ burg, Pa., evangelist, is the speaker. Fractured Arm ’ Lynne, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morley Johnston,- had the misfortune to fall over the vacu­ um cleaner, which her mother was using. She suffered a double fracture of her right arm. Dr. Forde had the arm put in a cast at the Listowel Hospital. * Sympathy Extended The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. James Gibson, Mrs. Douglas Holt and Mrs. Earl Ridley in the death of a son ' and brother, Mr, Oscar Gibson, of Toronto, who passed aWay November 15th. The funeral took place in Toronto Wed­ nesday evening and then to Fordwich cemetery on Thursday, November 18, for bUrial. Rev, J. W. Hird took charge of the' service at the grave. Legion Auxiliary The regular meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to Howick Legion was held in the hall with the president, Mrs. M. C. Moore, in the chair. Mrs. Jeah Sothern was treasurer and Mrs. Mary McCaiin was secretary. The treasurer gave the financial re­ port, Plans were made to hold a Christmas tree for the children about December 9th and committees were named tp look after the matter. Plans Were made for a hard-time dance in Fordwich in November. Twcnty-rfive dollars whs voted to Westminster Hospital to be used to hold bingo games for the patients at Christmas, also $10.00 to the Christ­ mas Tree Fund. It was also decided to do something for one of the members Who suffered loss through fire. The mystery box was donated by Mrs. George Pittendreigh and won by Mrs, Emma Williamson. The delegate to the convention gave a report and returned a balance of $27,00. Mrs. S. Austin conducted the election of of­ ficers. All except the standard bearer were re-elected for another term. Mrs. W. Horsburg will he the new standard bearer. The men joined the ladies at the close of the meeting and a social half hour was spent, Mr. Doug. Thorn­ dyke and Mr. Ed. Elliott, of Clinton, were present. 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East and west every day, "The Continental Limited” serves Montreal, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper Personals Wellington Hargrave and her father, Mr, and Bert this Lis- and with Mrs. Mrs. White- Mrs. Mrs. four Mrs. one three Mrs. Mrs. l Trull Mrs. Douglas, Reid, are spending a few days week in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wray. Mr. and Mrs, Alex Keith, Miss Phyiles Keith and Mrs. Fred Gadke visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Trev. Hainstock at Milton, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart of towel, spent Sunday with Mr. Mrs. James Vittie. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Yeo and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Yeo, of Wroxeter, visited one evening last week Mr. and Mrs. E. Hargrave. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Tom Hutchison were Mr.' and Ross Nuhn and Brian, of Gowanstown and Mr. Alex Edgar, of Mt. Forest. Friends here will be sorry to hear that Mrs. Lenwood Edgar, of Mount Forest, has been in the hospital the past week with pneumonia. Miss Esthei1 Harding, of Mt. Forest spent a couple of days at her home here. „ Mr. Alvin Denny, of Acton, visited friends in the community one day last week. v Mrs. Hilda Robert, of Listowel, was a visitor one day last week with Mrs. Emma Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. John Topham spent Thursday and Friday in Toronto and attended the Royal Winter Fair. Mrs. Glenn Johnston spent a few days last week in Toronto.Week-end and Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cooper were Mr. Allan Cooper, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stephenson and little son, of Brussels. Messrs. Ball, Morley, Bill Brears and Sam Newton attended the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto on Thursday. Mr. Earl Moore visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bricker in Kitch­ ener. Mrs. Moore returned home with him after spending a few days there. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave and Mr. and Mrs. William Sothern spent Friday in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Sothern and Margaret, Mr. W. T. Sothern and Mrs. Tessie Zimmerman, visited • on Tues­ day with Mr. and Mrs. A. Hackett at Mitchell. ' Mrs. Roy Askin and Bobby visited in Toronto on Sunday with the former’s husband, who is still a patient Lyndhurst Lodge. .HELENS the provided music for Conference in Christ Church is conference on Sun- at the last The November meeting of the men’s Association, United Church, was held jn the church parlors on . Tuesday afternoon, with sixteen members in attendance. President, ’ Mrs. W. T. MacLean presided and opened the meeting with the singing of a hymn, fpllowed by prayer by Mr. Todd. Mrs. Wes Newton <cliose for the Scripture reading Psalm 96. The roll call was answered by a BJble verse with the name of a king. Mrs. Snell reported for the recent bazaar which was a success. The Women’s Association will replace two damaged windows in the church, with Mrs. Lloyd Magee and Mrs. John Snell in charge. Plans were made to hold the December meeting on second Tuesday of the month, worship service closed with Lord's Prayer. The remainder of the afternoon spent in quilting. Mrs. Lloyd Magee and Mrs. Albert Gallaher who arrang­ ed the meeting served the supper, W. I, Short Course "Brighten your home with color” was the short course given in the Masonic Club rooms on Friday after­ noon with Miss Jean Armour of the Women’s Institute Branch in charge. Four members of the Lakelet branch joined the local Institute. Following a lecture on the subject, members were formed into groups and with the materials at hand each group chose the furnishings for a home. All present found the course most interesting. Members _ of . the Wroxeter group served refreshments at the close. Tyro Group Again Organized The boys’ Tyro group reconvened its meeting Friday afternoon at 4.10 o’clock. The meeting opened with a sing song with Rev. E. W. Todd in charge. A few games were followed with the Tyro yell, aim and prayer. The boys elected ficers: President, vice-president, Billy tary, Paul Higgins; Sanderson. Following a ship period the boys craft work. The girls’ group will hold their meeting on Friday afternoon of this week. Boys and girls groups meet in the church' school room'on Friday afternoon alternately throughout the winter season. W. M. ’S. Thankofferin'g The Women’s Missionary Society will hold their autumn Thankoffering meeting in the United Church Sunday morning next at 11 o'clock. Members of the Society will have charge of the service, and the choir will contribute special music. All are cordially invited to attend. W. I. Project It will be of interest to members of the Women’s Institute to know that the project for the coming year for Canada will be the setting up of four community centres in Ceylon with Ontario’s share being $5,240. Women’s Institutes in Ceylon will" supervise functioning the centres. Announcement has been made as to the awards of W. I. scholarships as follows: The first five awards of $100 to girls registered in MacDonald College, Guelph, went to Beth Tay­ lor, Exeter; Vivian Hyland, Cobalt; Margaret Farr, 'Guelph; Sheryl Croz­ ier, Cobden and Pauline Acres, Brit- tannia Bay, The Dorothy Futcher award went to Ruth Baird, Carleton Place. Ontario W. I. Scholarship to Joan Anderson, Nipissing; Elgin county award, Maryanne Summers, Aylmer; Ormsby, also set well on building replaced the one destroyed by fire some months ago. Sunday visitors with Mrs, D. S. MacNaughton were Mrs. Frank For­ ster, Toronto and Mrs. I. J. Gamble, Fordxvich.\Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Brothers and daughters, Wexford, spent the week­ end with Mrs, Victoria Brothers. We regret to learn Mrs. J, N. Allen, who is ill at the home of her son, H. B, Allen, in Brussels; is in a very weak condition, Mrs. James Harris feturned last Thursday from a trip to the Western Provinces where she visited her son, and daughter, also Mrs. J. Lovell, a fqrmer resident of this community, Mr. and Mrs.. Robert Montgomery, Toronto, spent the week-end here and at Brussels. Miss Hazel Sparling, Wroxeter South, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Alonzo Sparling, Lis­ towel. Mr. John Hupfer and Miss Hazel Sparling, Wroxeter South, visited, re­ cently with Mr. and Mrs. Chas,. B, Bodfish, London. Around the Clock CHUCK’S TAXI Phone 185 and the the following of- Murray McLean; Higgins; secre- treasurer, David brief wor- engaged in was § For HOMECRAFTERS BIG 44 PIECE ELECTRIC DRILL KIT WORTH $29.75 You save $6.80 at Canadian Tire 2295 A HANDY COMPLETE HOME WORKSHOP forthe homecrafter, Thi® is the most versatile, most complete kit we’ve seen at anywhere near Canadian. Tire’s extra low price. And it’s quality construction through­ out.' 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Miss Rutherford, in her usual Charm­ ing manner, told of the meetings of the World Council of Churches, which she had attended in Evanston summer. Mrs. ,John Cameron presided Mrs.5' Charles McDonald read Scripture lesson. Mrs. W. A. Humph­ rey, Miss W. D. Rutherford and Mrs. W. A. Miller were appointed as a nominating committee. Mrs. T. J. Todd presided for a short meeting of the W.A., which was optened with the singing of the theme hymn, the Creed and the prayer. The treasurer reported that $98.90 had been realized from the bazaar giving a total on hand of $201.78. A nomi­ nating committee composed of Mrs. C. McDonald, Mrs. L. Woods and Mrs. Frank McQuillan was appointed. A social hour was engaged when lunch was served by Mrs. W. I. Miller, Mrs. J. Cameron and Mrs. T. J, Todd. Women’s Institute „ December meeting of the Wo- Institute will be held at the of Mrs. Fred McQuillan. The The men’s home roll call will be a Christmas verse and a cash donation to the Wingham General Hospital. The motto will be, "Strife and sorrow cannot, enter where Christmas Joy dwells” by Mrs. E. Barbour. Topic "Christmas” by Mrs. Lloyd Hunter. Demonstration "Decor­ ating a Christmas Cake” by Mrs. Alex Purvis. There Will be an exchange of Christmas gifts. Hostesses, Curran, Mrs. Ernest Gaunt E. W. Rice. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Mel Brown Murdie, of Kitchener1, were Mrs. Jas. and Mrs. and Bob _____, „ ___ Week-end Visitors with Mr, and Mrs. R. ’Woods, and Mrs. Murdie. Congratulations and best wishes go to Mr. and Mr,$. Woods,, who were married 55 years on Mon­ day, November 22nd. A bcjlated congratulations and good wishes are due Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Humphrey, who recently celebrated their 62nd. wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Millet, Mrs. T« J, Salkeld and Mrs, W» A. Miller, at­ tended the funeral of their cousin, Mr. Roes Jenkins at Clinton, on Fri­ day, Grey County award, Helen Meaford. Huron County have up a scholarship fund and is the way to completion. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham spent Sunday with Fordwich friends. Mrs. W. E. VanVelsor is a patient in Wingham General Hospital, having suffered a severe paralytic stroke. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Howes spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Earl- Howes, at Kintail. Mrs. John Metcalfe is very ill at her home in Glenannan, her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Wylie, has spent the past week with her. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hunter and Susan Jane, of Strathroy, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hunter. Mr. Art Gibson spent the week­ end in Toronto where Mrs. Gibson is a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Gibson underwent surgery last Tuesday and we are pleased to say is improving. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Stamper visited their daughter, Zelma, who is a pat­ ient in St. Josephs’ Hospital, London. Zelma’s many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. A number of members of Forest Lodge, A.F. and A.M. attended the opening of the new lodge rooms at Fordwich on Friday night. 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