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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-04-27, Page 3FORDWICH The April meeting of the Fordwich Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. -Ken Graham, the presi­ dent, with Mrs. Howard Harris in charge. The meeting opened with The Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. A Scripture reading was given by Mrs. James Hudson and an Easter story followed. The motto was “It’s good to have money and the things money can buy, but we should check and see that we haven’t lost the things money can’t buy." Think of everyday blessings, the home, gifts of health, sight, rela­ tives and friends. These things money can’t buy, We neglect the everyday j’XKZ" yoc/x j-Arc/fiMyr Get your demonstration to-day LRUH1-BOY ROTARY POWER MOWER Don't waste your leisure cutting grass. Lawn-Boy does it easier, quicker, neater. No hand trimming, no raking. Revolutionary rotary action for amazing efficiency. Trouble-free, economical. Powered by world famous Iron-Horse. 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"Institutes should have group spirit and leaders." She also spoke of two kinds of members, lifters and loaners, and added that to make reso­ lutions inspires members to do their best.Mrs. Bride was presented with a cup and saucer, The officers for 1955 were installed by Mrs, Wm. McCann, and the new president, Mrs. Clare Harris, took the chair for the remainder of the meeting. Mrs, Howard Harris gave the study on Newfoundland. Lunch was served. Thankoffering Service The W-M.S. of the Fordwich United Church held its spring Thankoffer­ ing Service Sunday morning with a good attendance. Mrs. Wray Cooper, the president, was in charge, assisted by Mrs. Hird and Mrs. Jim Warrell. The choir favored with special music. The guest speaker was Miss Grace Patter­son who is aon furlough from India, She spoke on the “Churches Grow­ ing Up” telling of the changes and growth in her 37 years as missionary there. The greatest change was the changing over of full responsibility of the leadership of the educational work to the Indian church itself. She asked" for prayers for their sue- cess“My Prayer" was sung by Miss Minnie McElwaine, Miss Shirley Ash­ ton- and Mrs. Ken Graham. After the closing hymn Mrs. Wray Cooper gave the benediction. Lakelet Lucky Lassies The Lakelet Lucky Lassies held their sixth meeting at the home of Mrs. Alvin Jack. Roll call, “Plan a Menu for a Children’s Party" brought both afternoon and evening menus. Notes, were taken on milk for the in­ valid's tray, which can be served many ways. Roll call for next meet­ ing will be “Bring a sample of milk and show how to use it.” Howick Legion Auxiliary The. Ladies’ Auxiliary to Howick Legion held its regular monthly meet­ ing, with the president, Mrs. M. C. Moore in charge. The meeting open­ ed in the usual manner and after the business session, Mrs. Luella Hall, . of Blyth, zone commander, spoke to the ladies. She had with her visitors from Brussels, Clinton and Blyth. Mrs. Moore presented Mrs. Hall with a gift from the members. Two con­ tests were enjoyed, winners being, Mrs. George Pittendreigh and Mrs. Mary Lowe of Brussels. The mystery box, donated by Mrs. Dora Ridley, was won by Mrs. Helen Clarke. W.M.S. and W.A. Meet* Woman’s Missionary SocietyThe and the Woman’s Association met on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C, Jefferson. Mrs, Harold Woods presided over the W.M.S. program and opened the meeting with prayer. The first three verses of the hymn "Rejoice the Lord Is Ring” was sung. Mrs. Ernest Snowden read the Scrip­ ture lesson from the Missionary Monthly, an article on Christian stewardship was read by Mrs. John R. Thompson, the minutes of the March meeting were approved as read. The roll call was answered by "Our Favorite Hymn.” Mrs. Ed, Robinson was in charge of the seventh chapter in the study book "The Church in India,” entitled “What of the Future?” assisted by Mrs, S. Thompson, Mrs, S. Chamney, Mrs. C. Jefferson and Miss Elaine Jefferson. The offering was received by Diane Chamney. A donation from a former member, Mrs. John Cunning­ ham of Toronto was gratefully re­ceived. It was decided to have a bazaar at the May meeting at the "home of Mrs. John R. Thompson. The roll call will be payment of birthday money, A hymn was sung and Mrs. Woods Closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs.' Ed. Robinson presided over the W.A. meeting. Psalm 731 was read in unison. Mrs. Norman Thomp­ son read a poem entitled “Try Smil­ ing.” There were 14 adults and eleven children present. Attend Funeral Many relatives and friends from this vicinity attended the funeral of the late Mr. David Chamney in Wing­ ham on Friday afternoon. Mr. Cham­ney was born on the 9th Con. of East Wawanosh and spent all his life there until he retired to Wingham eleven years ago. He was the young­ est and last member of the family of seven sons and four daughters of the late Richard and Anne Mason Chamney. We extend sincere sym­ pathy to the family. Page TtynneThe Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, April 27, 1955 "Wingham's Exclusive Store for Tiny Tots” Spreng Sale 20% Discount on DRESSES — Plaids, Taffetas, up to 6x CORDUROY OVERALLS, Toddlers’ sizes s s I s s s base makes it easy to manoeuver—easy along. And it’s engineered with REO throughout! Adjustable cutting height; slip clutch on blade; Air-foil blade raises grass.... Direct drive, no belts, pulleys; ' side ejection chute; Throttle control on handle; Sturdily constructed throughout; Leaf mulcher attachment included $99.95 BUDGET=PRICED 18” ROTARY Model TH-18 L Handle—plastic handgrips on sturdy, all-welded tubular steel handle. Stands upright for conven­ ient storing. \Vertical shaft 2-cycle 1% h.p. en- ---------- ■ • three moving parts._ ates lbs. gine, Starts easily with pull of rope starter. 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Mrs. Roy Simmons, Mrs. Lyle Sim­mons and Miss Evelyn Simmons spent a day last week in Kitchener. Other local visitors to Kitchener during the week were, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ashton and Mr. and Mrs. Everitt Allan.Mrs. Dora Ridley is spending two days in London at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ridley.Mr. J. H. Pollock and Mr. Mel Allan attended the opening of the new high school at Wingham last week.Mr. and Mrs. Frank Benin, of Kit­ chener, visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore.Miss Grace Patterson, missionary from India, was the speaker at the United Church here on Sunday morn­ ing. Miss Patterson has served in In­ dia for 37 years and she held the attention of the congregation with the stories of the people and especially the children.Sunday guests at the homes of Mr. apd Mrs. Harold Doig and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ashton were Mr. Campbell Gibson, of Athens, and Mr. Vance Gibson, of Westport.Mr. Paul Woolcox, of Penetang, spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Woolcox. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hambly were Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bissett and Miss Florence Schneider and Mr, Max Hambly, all of Kitchen­ er.Mr. and Mrs. Ron Reid, of Listowel, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Hargrave.Mr. and Mrs. Stan Bride were Guelph visitors one day last week. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Art Forester were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Flucker, of Palmerston, and Mrs. Bar­ ton, of Toronto.Mrs. Wally Gibson and Harold, vis­ ited on Sunday with the former’s sis­ter, Mrs. Jessie O’Gorman, a patient in the Toronto hospital.Mr. Bruce Williamson, of London, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Emma Williamson. Mr. Allan Cooper, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cooper. Mr. Jack Kress, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with friends here. Grades 1 and 2 of East Howick re­ceived the polio serum last week. The serum will be administered to Grade 3 pupils in the near future. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Graham were, Mrs. T. C. Graham and’ daughter, Janet, of Tweed.Mrs. Alveretta Wallace, Mrs. Emma Williamson and Mr. Mervyn Wallace spent one day last week in London.Mrs. Howell Fraser visited several days last week with relatives in Tor­onto. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Gilmore and Shirley, of Mcaford, visited friends in the community last week. Miss Evelyn Simmons visited over the week-end with friends in Moore­field. Mrs. Ruby Forester, of Toronto, spent the week-end at her home here. Miss Ruth Gerhalder, of .Kitchener, spent the' week-end with relatives here. FATHER PINNED UNDER TRACTOR Nicolas Lang, fourth concession, Carrick Township, suffered a possible rib fracture and bruises, when his tractor turned over and pinned him beneath it. 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