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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-02-16, Page 6The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1955 NEWS Of GORRIE Lakelet W.I. Members Guests At Institute’s Family Night Pw> Six The annual "Family Night” of the Gorrie W. I. was held in the commun­ ity hull oh Monday evening, February 7th. Members of the Lakelet W. I. were guests. Mrs. Cecil Wilson, presi­ dent of the Gorrie W. I., presided. The roll call sing, say or pay brought a contribution to the evening’s pro­ gram by every member present. A musical program of vocal duets by Sandra and Faye Edgar and violin solos by Corrine Rhame was accom­ panied by Mrs. Harry Rhame, Mrs. John Baylor, Mrs. Elmer Giles and Beverley Stewart contributed read­ ings. Members of the Gorrie W. I. presented a humorous skit. Progressive euchre and crokinole followed. Mrs. Emerson Ferguson and Mr. Lloyd Jacques had highest score at .euchre. Mrs. Hallman had highest count at crokinole and Peter Keil won the consolation prize. In a Dutch auction John Baylor, Glad Edgar and Helen Adams were lucky. Refreshments were served. Lions Concert Well Attended The Howick Lions Club concert Wednesday evening of last week, post­ poned from January 27th on account of stormy weather, was well attend­ ed. The program featured the Paul Brothers and Shirley, of Kirkton, with humorous songs and varied costumes; Roy Head, ventriloquist and magician, of London, assisted by his wife, Solo­ ists were Michael McLennan, Moles- worth; Marlene Feigel, Gorrie, sing­ ing "By the Light of the Silvery Moon’’, "Friends and Neighbours” and “O Danny Boy’’; and Mrs. Pamela "Count > Blue on Sadler, whose numbers were ' Your Blessings” and "Alice Gown”. the the United Church News WA. The Women’s Association of Gorrie United Church will hold February meeting at the home of Mrs. Reta Carson on Thursday, Feb. 17th at 8.15 p.m. Eastern Willing Workers will be in charge of the pro­ gram. Luncheon committee, Mrs. K. Hueston, Mrs. L. Walker, Mrs. E. Toner and Mrs. J. Woods. Mission Band Mission Band will meet in the church hall on Friday after four o’clock, Members of the Eastern Willing Workers Group of the W.A. served a hot supper on Saturday night in the HERE, THERE, ANYWHERE, ANY TIME PHONE 65 DOUG AITGHISON TAXI OUTDOORSFIRE, LIFE & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Stewart A. Scctt Phone 293 Wingham REAL ESTATE SALESMAN Representing; Dudley E. Holme* Listowel NOW DOUBLE-STRENGTH Th© double-action Bougie for severe Mastitis. Now contains 30,000 Units Penicillin and 30,000 Mgns. Streptomycin; New Wax Typ IMPROVED WAYS Will not break or crumble, quickly soluble, more effective* easier Inserted, Rerr’s Drug StorE was Gorrie 7, 9-8 In favour church hall which was attractively decorated in honor of St. Valentine. Hockey In the Intermediate series at the game on Friday night in Belmore with Ripley, the score Ripley 5. On Monday night in Belmore, with Hullett the score was of Hullett. In the Bantam hockey the Belmore Canucks and Gorrie Bantams met in the Gorrie arena on Friday evening with a final score of 9-2 in favor of Gorrie, Anglican Church News The ladies were guests at the Feb­ ruary meeting of the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen of Gorrie, Ford- wich and Wroxeter, held in the Legion Hall on Friday evening. The Rev. H. L. Parker, of Wingham, showed slides of the Huron College and gave a description of the various parts of the building. Mr. F. L. Russell also spoke. Frank Graham presided. A so­ cial hour followed, the gentlemen serving refreshments. On Sunday, Feb. 27th, the Rev. A. N. Ellis will be in the parish for communion services. Mr. F. L. Rus­ sell will take the services in Brussels on that Sunday. World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25th, in the Gorrie United Church. All the women of the community are in­ vited to join in this service. Mrs. N. Cook spent last week visit­ ing relatives in Kitchener and Wa­ terloo. 88th Birthday To Robert Ferguson we extend hearty congratulations and best wish­ es on having attained his 88th birth­ day on Saturday, Feb. 12th. Mr. Fer­ guson ehjoys fairly good health, tends his garden in summer and is out al­ most every day. -His early life was spent at Orangeville. He had a mail route for many years and has been a resident of Gorrie for more than 30 years. His only son, Edward, lives in Saskatoon, Sask. Miss Annie Murray has been a pa­ tient in the Listowel Memorial Hos­ pital since Tuesday * of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham, of Wroxeter, visited Mr. and Mrs. Ro­ bert Graham on Sunday. Bill Stafford and Bob Steurnol have returned from their motor trip through the U.S. to California and report a wonderful time. James Walker and Gordon Yuli, of London, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Walker. Mr. Carl Cook, of Kitchener, spent Sunday, with relatives in town. Speckled trout and pickerel fisher­ men will be able to go into action a day earlier than usual this year. Be­ cause the usual opening dates for the open seasons fall on Sunday this year, the seasons will open on the day be­ fore. So, fishing for speckleds will get under way in Ontario on Saturday, April 30th instead of May 1. Similarly, fishing for pickerel will begin a day ahead of regular opening dates in various parts of the Province. The announcement was mad^ today by the Hon. Clare E. Mapledoram, Minister of Lands and Forests, to clarify any misunderstanding that might have arisen among anxious fishing devotees. The Minister ex­ plained that provision for advancing the opening dates is contained in regulations which came into effect in 1951, Opening dates for pickerel fishing, in areas other than the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, the North Channel and their intervening international con­ necting waters where there is no closed season, will be as follows: Bay of Quinte of Lake Ontario- May 14. North and west of and excluding the French and Mattawa Rivers and Lake Nipissing—May 21; except Ken- ora and Rainy River Districts and boundary waters between Ontario and Minnesota, South of and including the French atid Mattawa Rivers and Lake Nipis­ sing, other than the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, etc., and the St Law­ rence River—May 14. St Lawrhnce River—April 30; ex­ cept Lake St. Francis where the pickerel season Will open May 14. STUDENTSENJOY SOCCER IN SNOW The pupils at school No. 10, in Windham Township, Windham Centre, are playing soccer in the snow. Al­ though most of the players are boys, the odd girl gets into the game. They play before classes start at 9 a,ni., during the morning and afternoon re­ cesses and during the noon hour, HIGH SCHOOL Highlights Contestants—Sunday In the first quarter of 1954, 451 Canadians met death and another 10,508 were injured on the nation’s highways. M1 - i‘“ “C-l-LSinging Stars” We are showing— New Spring Woollens for Tailorecbto-Measure Suits by Fashion Craft - W. R. Johnstone - Bond - Royal York » MOTORS WinghamJ0 ■Ws z 11^ A flick ot your finger moves the new dash-mounted Flite Control—the selector lever for PowerFiile auto­ matic transmission. Twelve beautiful Mayfair, Regent, and Crusader models from which to choose. And for the most glamourous car on the Canadian Road, see the MANUFACTURED IN CANADA DY CHRYSLER CORPORATION OF CANADA, LIMITEC LEN CRAWFORD r WROXETER Plan Quilting Mrs. Ken Bennett opened her home on Wednesday for the February meet­ ing of the Women’s Guild of St. James Anglican church. President, Mrs, F, B. Millward conducted a worship ser­ vice. A reading from "The Forward”, on the subject, “Altars of the Living God” was given by Mrs. Vern Clarke, Plans were made to hold a quilting at the home of Mrs. Ken Edgar; Mrs. Millward and Mrs. Clarke were ap­ pointed to meet with the ladies of the United Church to plan for the World Day of Prayer to be held in the United Church oh February 25th, at 3 p.m. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in quilting. Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Petrie served refreshments and a social hour was enjoyed. United Church W.M.S. "The Church Universal in India” was the theme of the February meet­ ing of the Women’s Missionary Soc­ iety, United Church, which was held at the home of Mrs. J. H. Wylie, on Friday afternoon. The meeting was led by Miss K. Hazelwood assisted by Mrs. Herb Patterson, Rev. E. W. and Mrs. Todd. Mrs. Ken Edgar gave an interesting resume of the 6th chapter of the study book “The Growing to­ gether of the church in India.” President, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton presided for the business. Members learned with regret of the death of Mrs. J. Lovell, a former faithful mem­ ber and a motion was made to have the secretary send a message of sym­ pathy to her sister. The president and secretary were a committee named to meet with the ladies of St. James church and plan the World Day of prayer service. The various conven­ ers were asked to be prepared to give' a short report at the regular meetings. Tea was served by the hostess and a social hour enjoyed. Hold Fireside Meeting Fifty young people . gathered at Wroxeter United Church school room on Sunday night to hold their annual interdenominational fireside meeting. The Bluevale group conducted the worship service, Jack Horton as chairman, and assisted by Bessie Campbell and Joyce Hoffman, with Eleanor Smith at the piano. Bob Black, of Gorrie, led a sing-song and the recreation period was led by Marie Hastie and Robert Peel with Marie Hastie pianist. President, Berva Gallaher welcomed the visitors and in­ troduced Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, who spoke on the subject of "Happi­ ness”. The speaker was thanked by Rev. E. W. Todd. The local group served refreshments. The meeting closed with Taps. Celebrate Birthday There was a happy birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCutcheon, Wroxeter South, on Wednesday, when' their granddaugh­ ter, Doreen Riley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Riley, Brussels, celebrated her first birthday. The table was cen­ tred with a birthday cake bearing one candle. Other guests present at the SENIOR GIRLS’ BASKETBALL On Wednesday afternoon the God­ erich Seniors defeated our Wingham girls 23-11 in a hard-fought game. The score,was tied 7-7 at the end of the half and although Goderich surged fowl dinner Included Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Higgins. Progressive Euchre Six tables were in play when a pro­ gressive euchre was held at school section No. 2, Turnberry on Friday night.Prizes were won by Mrs. Harold Grant, Mrs. Leslie, Ken MacNaugh- ton and Jim MacNaughton. Ladies of the section served refreshments. New Church Group The newly organized United Church Women’s Group will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. Crawford Gib­ son on Tuesday, February 22, at 8 p.m. Roll call to be answered by a suitable name for the group. The installation of officers will take place. Prospective .members welcome. Sympathy Extended Miss K. Hazelwood received by telegram word of the death in Trail, B. C., of herksister-in-law, Mrs. E. W. Hazelwood, the former Minnie R. Berry of Trail. Mr. Hazelwood passed away three years ago. Friends here extend deep sympathy to Miss Hazel­ wood. • Personals Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol were in Blyth on Friday attending funeral services for the late Mrs. McGowan. Mrs. Gilbert Howes is spending this week with her son and daughters in Toronto. Friends of Mrs. R. R. A. Hunter will regret to learn she is a patient in Wingham General Hospital. Her many friends extend best wishes for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Corrigan were London visitors on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Elizabeth Leslie, Belgrave, spentfthe week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Kirton. Lyle Hart, Toronto and Billy Hart, Barrie, spent, the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hart. Mr. Scott Hunter, Strathroy, spent the week-end here. Mrs. Hunter and daughter, Susan Jane, have been here biggest tar in the lew field! New MOTION-DESIGN styling 9iv« ihk low-hooded beauty The Forward Look of motion, even when the car is standing still! here's a car in the Dodge family that's right for your family! fashion-leading Dodge Custom Royal with 183-h.p. V-8 engine. Mercury NYLONS Extra Stretch Tops Long Lengtlis 98c ahead in the second half, the play was again even. It was the roughest game we have seen this year, but it was exciting to watch. Ruth McNevin and Marg Emerson led the scoring for the winners with eight points each. Wingham’s scor­ ers were Donalda MacDonald with six, Donna Coupland with five and Sand­ ra Smith with one point Wingham—Marguerite Ford, Donna Coupland, Donalda MacDohald, Mary Frances Currie, Sandra Smith, Thel­ ma Bennett, Grace Thompson, Sally Slosser. Goderich—Joan Vanstone, Irene Bell, Ruth McNevin, Marg Emerson, Beryl Freeman, Lois Webster^ Isabel Moore, Audrey McCabe, Beth Anstay, Kath­ leen Hiil, Rosemary Clark, Auleen Fisher. Junior Girls’ Basketball The Wingham Juniors lost to Gode­ rich 34-10. Goderich got off to a flying start and Wingham couldn’t seem to catch them. Rosalie Bedard with 12 points and Isabel Morris with 10 points led the scoring for the winners. Betty Foxton with 4, Gail Colvin With 4, and Nancy Hutchison with 2 points were the scorers for Wingham. GODERICH: Rosalie Bedard, Isa­ bel Morris, Audrey Banter, Kay Mor­ rison, Faye Breton, Martha Bedard, Sharon Smith, Noella Sowerly, Elean­ or Emerson, Caroline Duquette, Jul- ice Freeth, Gail Gardner. WINGHAM: Doris Machan, Betty Foxton, Marie Hastie, Gail Colvin, Lois Goll, Nancy Hutchison, Helen Wilson, Beverly MacDonald, Muriel Whytock, Dean Allan, Marlene Ma- hood, Muriel Gowdy. Helen Haines John Steelt Lyric soprano Emily Cundari of Windsor and baritone Wilson- Patterson of Gaspe, Quebec, will be heard Sunday, Feb. 20 on C-I-L Singing Stars Of Tomorrow. Miss Cundari, whb is now studying in New York, has already appeared with the New York City Opera Company. Greg Clark, a regular program guest, will tell another story about this changing world. The program is broadcast at 9.00 p.m. on CKNX. Canadian Industries (1954) Limited for the past week and will remain for the coming week. The children of S. S. No. 2, Turn­ berry school held a Valentine party on Monday afternoon, at which pre school age' children of the section were guests. Gordon A. Gibson, local contractor, has commenced cement work on the town hall. Complete renovation of the basement with modern heating and plumbing is planned. It is hoped the whole community will get behind this project and see it through. It has long been a need in the village.