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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-01-19, Page 2The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, January 19, 1955 EDITORIALS \EWS OF BLUEVALE 1 iNewspaperman Guest Speaker I At Women’s Institute Meeting %BELGRAVE WAIS Auxiliary Evening Auxiliary of the Missionary Society of Knpx Wo* A GOOD IDEA Air. Arthur D. Carter, public rela­ tions officer of the London Free Press, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of Bluevale Women's There's talk around town of having another big event Thursday afternoon held xuwv p Mxx lat the home of Airs. Alex AIcCrackin.of the season in Vv ingham this year. Aot anotnei anm-|Yhe president, auss Emma Johnston, versarv, of course, but some sort of a celebration during presidedvvxoxxx^, wx vwma.m ... ... . , , , . _ . Air. Cartier save an interesting ac- of the season in Whigham this year. The men's United Church met at the home of j Airs. Edgar Wightman, Tuesday ©ven- ' ing, January 11th, with 13 members • j present. Rev, C. D. Cox was present Wl ..... _r._ ___ „ and was in charge of the installation euchre party in the Community Hall iof new officers. The president, Mrs. Harold Vincent by Rev. Mr. Todd, on January 14th. 1925. They formerly lived at Afildmay W. I. Euchre The Women's Institute held a old Walsh, Mrs^meron V^lsh and Airs. James Wabji? A prayer closed the worship ser* vice. Airs. James Walsh was in charge of the recreation and lunch was serv­ ed. the summer months which will attract people to town. Sounds like a good idea. Most of the other towns in the neighborhood have at least an annual fall fair, and many of them have trade fairs, hobby fairs, turnip festivals and whatnot, all of which add considerably to the stature of the town. Wingham hasn’t had any of these things lately, al­ though the town did demonstrate that it can put on a show as good as the best of them, last year at the anniversary celebration. It would be a pity to rest on our oars after an effort like that. Anv sort of a function which brings a large number of people to town will benefit the town in the long run. And within certain limits, the more attractions a town offers, the more business it will do. Last year’s anniversary showed what the people of Wingham could do when they put their mind to it. This wasn’t just a flash in the pan. * ** HOW ABOUT SOME SUPPORT? Thing's aren’t so good on the local hockey front these days, and the Wingham Mohawks- are beginning to get an inferiority complex. When you hardly draw enough peo­ ple to pay for the referees, things are indeed getting to the sticky stage. The Mohawks can’t figure out what is the matter, and neither can we. The team is putting up a good showing in its loop, and bids lair to end up in the playoffs, if the players can stand the loneliness that long. They’re play­ ing a very fair brand of hockey. And you don’t need a program to identify the players, because they’re all local boys. Perhaps it’s television. .Perhaps people would rather have a bird’s eye view of NHL hockey than a ringside seat at the Wingham arena. Or perhaps it’s just that Wing­ ham people need to be jolted out of their apathy and into' supporting' their own home team. The town owns the arena, and if the arena shows a deficit this year, as it might well do at the rate it’s going; now, same will be tacked on taxes. So indirectly Vk ingham people will be paying for Wingham hockey whether they see it or not. That being the case, why not do it the painless way. and take in a few hockey games? It’s a lot more fun than watching the mill rate go up. sji ' A was stated that there was over on hand. It was decided to use the Holiday Bells again this year. Projects for the year arg to pur­ chase a pilrror, new carpet and chairs for the rihriir loft. It was decided to hold a bazaar again this year, There were 19 mem­ bers present. The group leaders for the coming year are as follows: 3rd. line of Mor­ ris, Mrs. J. M. Coultes apd Mrs, Mel Mathers; 4th line of Morris, Mrs. J. R, Coultes and Mrs. Howard Wilkin­ son; 5th line of Morris, Mrs. Earl An­ derson and Mrs. Robert Grasby; 9th line of East Wawanosh, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, Mrs. Gordon Bosman; 6th line of East Wawanosh, Mrs. Albert Cook and Airs, Jack Taylor; village south, Mrs, C. Cox and Mrs, H. Mc­ Guire; village north, Mrs. George Cook and Mrs. Norman Cook. The new sinks are being installed, in the church. Miss Donna Anderson, London, vis­ ited with her parents, Mr. and Airs. John Anderson for the week-end. Miss Alildred Cook, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Air. and Mrs. George Cook. Mrs. Norman Walsh, of Blyth, spent the week-end with Mr. and Airs. Wm. Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Barpour and son have taken up residence in the Co-op apartment. ONTARIO PLANS CHEESE CENTRE Ontario Agriculture Minister Thom­ as said last week a Cheddar cheese re­ search centre will be established at the dairy school at Kemptville. Knox VVMS The January meetings of the Wo­ men’s Missionary Society and the Wo­ men’s Association of Knox United Church, were held in the basement of the church on Wednesday afternoon, January 12. Mrs, Edgar Wightman opened the W.M.S., meeting with a hymn and meditation followed with prayer by Mrs, C. D. Cox. Annual reports were given by the secretary, Mrs- Earl An­ derson, the treasurer, Mrs. Jesse Wheeler, the Baby Band superintend­ ent, Mrs. C. D. Cox, and the Mission Band superintendent, Mrs, Kenneth Wheeler. Thank you cards were read. Mrs. George Martin was in charge of the study period and opened it with a hymn. Scripture readings were giv­ en by Mrs, Williard Armstrong and Mrs, George Martin. Prayer by Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Edgar Wightman gave a sum­ mary of the different religions of India and Mrs. Earl Anderson told of the Mass Movement in India, R&V, C, Cox was present and instal­ led the new officers for the year. The meeting closed with a hymn and Rev. Cox pronounced the benediction. Woman’s Association Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler presided at the W. A. meeting and opened it with meditation, Mrs. George Martin read the Scripture. A thank you note from the Mission Band was read. The Holi­ days Bells amounted to §82.50 and it op Friday night, when ten tables were in play. The attendance was not as . L x, < < - Llarge as usual, owing to illness in the i Y85 c^ar&e the business period, iieighbourhpod ■ Manual rannrFc wprn oiv.s>r> Uv f-ho c&r*. Prizes were, high score, Airs. Alex AIcCrackin, Airs. Stanley Darling; consolation prizes, AIiss Ruby Duff, Mr. Cloyne Higgins; door prize, Mrs. Jack Brewer; lucky cards, Messrs. Gordon Hastie and Charles Campbell. The next euchre will be on January 26th. i Annual reports were given by the sec­ retary, treasurer, literature and’ mis­ sionary monthly secretary and the Christian Friendship secretary, Mrs. C. Logan was appointed to audit the 1954 books.I It was decided to invite the Blyth Friendship Circle to the February meeting. Air. Gartier gave an interesting ac­ count of the work of creating a news­ paper, illustrating it with pictures of machines and men at work. He men­ tioned 450 employees in the Free Press plant, others on radio and television. He said honesty was required of a good reporter, his story must be strict­ ly accurate, Great speed was a re­ quirement of men working on a daily paper. The machines used can do mar­ velpus work. The Free Press has 92,000 Airs, motto, . __ _ __ __ „__ ______ stone thrown with force, as to recall a spoken word,” showing how carefully we should watch what we say, Afessages of thanks were received from a number who had been given boxes of Christmas cheer. The roll call was well answered by stating a preference for any one col­ umn of the newspaper. The treasurer, AIiss Afargaret Cur­ tis, reported a good balance in the treasury. A donation was voted to the In­ stitute’s project in Ceylon to create centres where women may learn homemaking. Arrangements were discussed for the holding of family night in Febru­ ary, and for continuing social even­ ings in the home as they were con­ ducted last winter. A concert in March was also forecast, the commit­ tee appointed being Airs. A. Aitken, Airs. S. Darling, Mrs. C. B. Hoffman, Mrs. Carl Johnston, AIiss Ruby Duff and Airs. Stanley Darling were appointed leaders of the club girls’ project, “The Alilky Way”. Mrs. Stanley Darling was presented with a gift in honour of her 30th wedding anniversary. Refreshments were „ served hostess and committee. United Church W. A, The postponed meeting of the Wo­ men’s Association of the United Church was held- on Alonday after­ noon, January 10th. The president, Airs. R, A. Brook, presided and read a poem appropriate to the New Year. The secretary, Airs. Al, L. Aitken, and" the treasurer, Airs. Alex Afc- Crackin, gave reports of the year 1954. The treasurer’s report showed an expenditure of $950, including a dona­ tion to the March of Dimes, and carrying charges on a shipment to Korea, the rest being spent on im­ provements to the parsonage and church. A balance of $534 will provide working capital for this year. The roll call was answered by pay­ ing fees, when 25 members joined. It was decided to have group col­ lections for the March of Dimes, dur­ ing January. Arrangements were planned for pro­ viding a congregational supper for the evening of the annual meeting, Janu­ ary 28th, Airs. W. J. Peacock being convener. subscribers. Raymond Elliott gave the **It is as easy to draw back a Presbyterian WMS. The Presbyterian WM.S. met on, Mrs- Edgar Wightman had charge ' ' ' ~ of the worship period, the theme being “Evangelism, the Church’s Busi­ ness” and opened it with a hymn. The four forms of evangelism, educational, personal, preaching and mass, were discussed after Scriptures concern­ ing evangelism was read by Airs. Har- by the THE WORRYING TIME . Whatever else the twentieth century is noted for, jt- will likely go down in history as the time when man did; the most worrying about his own ultimate fate. And judging from the prophets of doom we hear nowadays, he has plenty to worry about. On one hand scientists now claim that nuclear weapons will soon make it possible for man to blow himself into oblivian. And if he escapes that fate, other experts tell us that population growth and over-crowding may eventu­ ally bring the human race to extinction. The"blame for either eventuality is being laid at the door of modern science, which on one hand is forever seek­ ing new weapons of destruction and on the other is find­ ing more and more ways of keeping people alive. Of course there is always the possibility that the ex­ perts may be partly right and partly wrong. Perhaps nuclear weapons may prove to be just effi­ cient enough to keep the world from becoming over-popu­ lated. W. Al. S. Meets The W.M.S. met in the United Church on Alonday afternoon, the president, Mrs. John Wickstead, being in charge. The treasurer's report read by AIiss Emma Johnston, showed that total re­ ceipts for the year to be $324, the al­ location being $280. The membership was 33. Airs. Wickstead was appointed key woman for the World’s Day of Pray­ er. It was decided to prepare a ship­ ment of clothing fox Korea. Airs. Alilton Fraser-“gave the topic, “Evangelism’’, referring especially to India. In that country are approxi­ mately ten million Christians, eight million being outcasts or belonging to poorer classes. People sometimes become Christian­ ized by whole families, or in groups, often by villages, as a result of the work of evangelists who live among them. **sf: NOT WHAT THEY USED TO BE The oldtimers may be right, after all. For years they’ve been saying that Canadian winters aren’t what -they used to be. For years any remark about a heavy snowfall has been sufficient to bring forth a long dissertation on the kind of winters they used to have in these parts. And no old- timer worth his salt would admit that modern winters are one-two-three with those of the old days, even if he were buried in sixteen feet of snow tomorrow. It seems that weather authorities have discovered that winters are getting warmer, after all. Formerly they pooh-poohed the idea, but now they’ve confirmed what the oldtimers have been saying all along. Winters are getting warmer, and at the present rate of progress we won’t have to go to Florida to find a bit of sunshine in January, We’ll have it right here in Ontario—eventually. Not being here at the time it happened, we’ll have to take the oldtimers word about the kind of winters they used to get in these parts. And, not being weather experts, we can't argue about the possibilities of palm trees on the shores of Lake Huron, One thing we can say, however. Canadian winters, even in their present modified state, are plenty cold enough for us. QEho WmuLtitt Ahtemrn Pintas published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Alember Audit Bureau. of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Dept Subscription Rate One Year $3.00, Six Months SJ..J5G in advance U. S. A. ILOG pet yeat Foreign Kate $4.09 per year Advertising Rates on application Mission Band Meets The January meeting of the Mission Band of the United Church was held on Tuesday afternoon. Susan Sellers, president, presided. There was an at­ tendance of 23. The Mission Band purpose was sung and a temperance song, Birthday greetings were sung for B;ob Hether­ ington. The financial report for the year 1954 showed the allocation exceeded by a large amount. $50. was sent to the branch treasurer. Shirley Johnston gave the report. It was decided to buy stockings to send in the bale to Korea. Miss Margaret Curtis gave the chap­ ter from the study book, “A Friend for the village," describing a village in India with no church or school. There -are six Christian families and the rest Hindu. The church sends a preacher, teacher and his bride, who start a school and church services. Nancy Taylor gave a brief report of last months’ chapter. The following members 'received awards for attendance during the year: Loretta Fischer, Nancy Fischer, Nancy Taylor, Patsy Taylor, Susan Sellers, Marie Johnston, Shirley John- ston, Kay Johnston, Ann Peacock, Jimmy Sellers. Other members were also remem­ bered. Celebrate 30th. Anniversary Mt. and Mrs. Stanley Darling had a gathering of relatives and friends at the week-end to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Guests were: Mrs. Florence Hazel­ wood, .Miss Isabel Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ratelie, all of Guelph; Mrs. Jack Bradwell, Mt. and Mta. Howard Lutz and child, all of Mild- may; Mt. and Mrs. Gordon Gibson and children, of Drew; Mt. and Mrs. Harold Newinan and children, of Har­ riston. Present also were members of their immediate family’. Messrs. Jim, George and Harold and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell and children. ’Mf« arid Mfs. Dariihg -(formerly Frances Newman) were married at the Methodist parsonage, Harriston, Wednesday afternoon, January 12th., with-the president, Mrs. R. J. Afc- Murray presiding. The meeting was opened by call to worship and a New Year’s poem. Fol­ lowing a hymn, the president led in prayer. The secretary, Airs. Ross Gray, read the minutes of the previous meeting and Airs. H, Robertson gave the financial report. Some of the highlights of the Pres- byterial held in Wingham the previous day were reviewed and a letter-of greetings from Rev. and Airs. Geo. Afalcolm was read by Airs. W. Smillie. Airs. B. Thomas read the Scripture lesson and the comments. The presi­ dent told what Christmas Day is like for the missionaries on the Bihl field in India. As an introduction to the study book for this year “Face to Face with In­ dia”, Airs. Wm. Elston described the country of India, named the different mission fields and the missionaries serving there. .... A biography on the life of mission- Miss Norma McAIinn, in Toronto, last ary AIiss Alanon Williamson was ’’week. Mrs- Campbell Tavener, of Glen bXTE? prayer I Allan, had the mlstorutae to Ml on - • • • | the ice and break her arm during the ! ice spell. Rev. and Mrs, Tavener lived pointed by Presbytery interim mod­ erator for the Presbyterian Churches of Molesworth and Gorrie. Mr. AIc- NaH preached at the two charges on Sunday to declare the pulpits vacant, following the removal of Rev. R. J. Boggs to Weston. A student supplied the pulpits of the Presbyterian churches of Bluevale and Belmore. Air. Don AfacLean, of Bala, was a week-end visitor in the community. Two meetings have been held in the Community Hall for the purpose of forming a Farmers’ Union. Six mem­ bers were enrolled at the second meet­ ing. ’ Airs. Arnold Lillow visited her sister, was "’ week. ' ' Airs. Campbell Tavener, of Glen ---j, me Muaivruwe vu xu.11 | the ice and break her arm during the ' ice spell. Rev. and Mrs, Tavener lived An epidemic of colds, some of them ' at the* parsonage here several years ago. Mr, Jim Thompson had his ankle broken in a fall last week. Airs. Gordon Mundell is teaching in Wingham Public School. Mr. Russel Jermjn, Bluevale Road, Personals whooping cough, has lowered attend­ ance at churches and the school. Mrs. Nellie Lillow, Messrs.^ Arnold Lillow, Alac Black, A. D. Smith, and George Greenaway attended the fun­ eral service for Miss Arabella San­ derson, in Toronto, on Friday. Rev. Alorris McNab has been ap-’is spending the winter in Toronto. \EWS OF WROXETER United Church W.M.S. Elects Officers for the Coming Year The January meeting of the Wo­ men’s Alissionary Society, United Church, was held on Friday afternoon at the home of Airs. Gilbert Howes. The president, Mrs. D. S. MacNaugh-’ ton presided dn thejabsence of Mrs. Jim Doig, who had arranged the meet­ ing. “Evangelism, the Church's Busi-’ ness,” was the theme and the leader was assisted in the worship service by Airs. H. Patterson*, Mrs. Ken Ed­ gar, Airs. .Harvey Timm and Airs. E. W. Todd. Airs. Frank Earls led in prayer. Two chapters of the study book were reviewed by Mrs. Gilbert Howes and Rev. E. W. Todd. The roll call was answered by a. New Year’s reso­ lution for the W. AL S. Airs. Ken Edgar presented the list of the nominating committee and the following officers were elected for 1955: president, Airs. D. S. MacNau- ghton; 1st. vice president, Airs. Gilbert Howes; 2nd. vice president, Mrs. Frank Earls; secretary, Airs. J. H. Wylie; assistant, Mrs. Harvey Timm; treasurer, Mrs. Gilbert Howes; pianist, Airs. Jim Doig; assistant, Airs. E. W. Todd; programme committee, Mrs. Jim Sanderson, Mrs. Frank Earls, Airs. Harvey Timm; stewardship sec­ retary, Mrs. Gilbert Howes; temper­ ance secretary; also Alissionary Mon­ thly secretary, Airs. Frank Earls; associate helpers secretary, also sup­ ply secretary, Mrs. A. Alunro; Christ­ ian citizenship secretary, Airs. E. W. Todd; literature secretary, Airs. H. Timm; community friendship secre­ tary, Mrs. Jim Doig, Mrs, M. Graing­ er and Airs. Ken Edgar; good cheer committee, Airs. M. Grainger and Airs. Herb Patterson; Mission Band leader,, Airs. M. Grainger; assistants, Airs. Jim Sanderson, Mrs. Lloyd Magee, Mrs. D. Statia and Mrs. Ken Edgar. At the close of the meeting the hostess served refreshments and a social hour w&s enjoyed. United Church The Wroxeter United Church Young People’s Union held its regular meet­ ing in the church school room on Monday night. The president, Berva Gallaher, gave the call to worship and opened the meeting with a hymn. Elaine Statia read the Scripture les­ son. Marjorie Moffat led in prayer. Winnifred Munro was in charge of the topic on missions, entitled “Afis- sions and World Outreach’’. The meeting closed with the singing of the missionary hymn and repeating of the Mizpah benediction. St. James’ Women’s Guild The Women’s Guild of St. James Anglican Church met on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Ken Bennett. President, Mrs. F. B. Millward presid­ ed and opened the meeting with the Lord’s prayer. Airs. Griffith assisted in the worship service by reading from the Forward an article “A Modest Mind.” During the business period nual pancake supper was discussed. The majority present favored the pay­ ing of a fee instead of arranging a supper. The remainder of the afternoon was spent making a quilt in prepar­ ation for the 1955 bazaar. At the close refreshments were served by the hos­ tess assisted by .Miss Margaret Grif­ fith. Local Nurse Goes'to California Miss Marie McMichael, Reg. Nurse, of Stratford, left London by plane on Wednesday for Stockton, California, where she will take a psition in the San Joaquin General Hospital. Miss McMichael is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morley McMichael, Wroxeter South and is a 1954 graduate of Stratford General Hospital. Marie’s many friends in her home community extend best wishes for every success in her chosen profession. Improving Nicely Mr. Joe Kermath, Wroxeter North, who has been very ill for the past few days in Wingham General Hospital, following an operation is now improv­ ing nicely. His many friends txtend best wishes for a speedy recovery to good health. Barbara Ann Harrison Barbara Ann, five-month-old dau­ ghter of Air. and Airs. William Har­ rison, of this village, died at her home on Saturday morning. The baby had been a patient in Wingham Gen­ eral Hospital some weeks ago but had recovered enough to be brought home. Last week she again became ill. Funeral services were held at Ed­ gar’s funeral home, Gorrie, on Mon­ day. Interment was made in Gorrie cemetery. Deepest sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison in their sad bereave­ ment. entitled the an- This is IT! The new lanolin-wave HOME PERMANENT, so quick it named itself! by RICHARD HUDNUT With lanolized ten .minute waving lotlea Contains lanolin—no risk of dry dullness when you use Quick’s waving lotion. Quick curls are soft, shiny, easy to manage. Faster—short hair takes one hour, including everything: winding, waving, neutralizing. Easy as pie! Just wind, wave, neutralize. And what a neutralizer ... if vitalizes, too. Make* curls livelier, longer-lasting in one Quick step. Pick QUICK if you want a longer lasting, livelier wave that you can’t tell from naturally curly hair! KERR’S DRUG STORE1 DU BARRY COSMETICS £j In your last loving tribute, you will want a service of quiet dignity to remain fovever with you as a cher­ ished memory. 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