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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-06-08, Page 9Charles Pickering Skilled Technician Walk better) Feel better! Get relief from tired feet. Mr. Pickering wii con- duct this special clinic, giving you. hie personal atten­tion and the ex­perience of many years of successful work. Your Health Is Your Best Investment Guard It Well GOME TO THIS SPECIAL FOOT CLINIC GROUND FLOOR QUEEN’S HOTEL PHONE 11 WINGHAM For Foot ills and ResultingRheumatic and Arthrltlo . Symptoms • Garden Party The first of the summer’s garden parties was held at the Gorrie United Church on Wednesday evening when a bounteous supper was served by the ladies of the church. The Strothers family and their friends from Atwood supplied a variety program with Grandma and Grandpa Strothers, their daughters and grandchildren, giving Scots songs, quarette numbers, trios and duets. There was also a ma­ gician. The evening was enjoyed by the large crowd in attendance. Form©? Gorrie Rector to Speak Rev. Dr, A, -H. O'Neil, general sec­ retary of the British and Foreign Bible Society in Canada, will give an address on the work of the Bible So­ ciety on Friday evening, June 17th, in St. Stephen’s Church, Corrie, at 8.80 p,m. This is to be a general rally for the Bible Society in Howick and a cordial invitation is extended to all, St. Stephen’s W.A. The May meeting of St, Stephen’s W.A, was held on Thursday afternoon at’ the home of Mrs. Ted Newton, with an attendance of nine members and two visitors. During the afternoon The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, June 8th, 1955, a qyilt was quilted for OPe of the W.A« members. Mrs- Harry King, president, took charge of the business and devotional period, opening with the Members’ prayer, Mrs, J. G. Underwood read the Scripture lesson. Final arrange­ ments were made for packing the an­ nual bale for St, Paul’s school pt Cardston, Alberta. Committees were named for looking after the garden party. The roll call was answered by a verse on “The Holy Spirit”. The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting, Rev, Russell then gave a very in­ spiring and instructive talk on, the preparation and aspects of an ordin­ ation. After closing prayers and the bene­ diction by the rector, the hostess, as- sited by Mrs, T. Vittie, served a de­ licious lunch, Roblcery Garden Setting The Gorrie Canadian Girls in Train­ ing held a penny tea and bake sale in the United Church on Saturday afternoon. The room was attractively decorated as .a rockery garden. The penny tea was served cafeteria style and the bake table was popular. The miniature aprons were turned in. News of Belgrave T • Nisi Brick, Knox United Churches Held Special Services Sunday 11 a.m. i AT MODERATE FRIGES 26 Years Of Faithful Service Owing to lack of space, am com­ pelled to confine my repairs to watches only. 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I FOR A SAFE BUt USED CAR . .SEE YOUR;.MERCURY DEALER Special baptismal Services were held in Knox United Church here with Rev, Charles D. Cox in charge, Babies baptized were Judith Diane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eljion Cook; Carol Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WiL fred Walker and Constance Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cook. Special services were held at Brick United Church on Sunday with Rev. C. D. Cox conducting a dedication ser­ vice, when a new pulpit lamp, which the ladles’ group had presented to the church, was dedicated. Pupils Hold Recital A recital of pupils of Miss Lois Grasby was held at the home of Mrs. Fred Howson, Blyth, on Wednesday evening, June 1st. Those taking part were: Solos, Di­ anne VanCamp, Marlene Purdon, Florence Bacon, Kay VanCamp, Lin­ da Coultes, Ann Howson, Nancy Johnston, Anne Wightman, Lila Black, Janie Beecroft, Cheryl Madill, Sharon Gray, Susan Wightman, Lenore Ann Hallahan, Rose Marie Hallahan and Margaret Wightman; duets, Margaret The C.G.I.T. realized $45 and great­ ly appreciated the help of all who assisted in making a success of their efforts. A meeting was held on Mon­ day night at the home of Karen Michaels, when Mrs. Bob Edgar the guest speaker. 0 United Church News W.M.S. Meeting The June meeting of the Woman’s Missionary Society of Gorrie United Church will be held on Thurday at 8.15 p.m., at the home of Mrs. T. L. Mclnnes. Rev. Brooks of Bluevale, will have charge of the service in the United Church next Sunday, as Rev. Buchan­ an will be the guest speaker at the Whitechurch anniversary service. Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan and Mij, W. Jardine are attending conference in Sault Ste. Marie this week. Personals Mr. and Mrs. George Beattie are on a three-week holiday to Niagara Falls, New York, and Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade spent several days in Toronto when Mr. Wade attended the Ontario Historical Society convention. Mr. and Mrs. Telford Montgomery, Ivan and Grant, of London, and Mrs. Oscar Thompson and little daughter, of Kitchener, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery. Mis's Alma Nash, of Toronto, is a visitor with her mother and sister. Mrs. B. Bennett, of Fordwich, visit­ ed with Mrs. Etta Day last week. Miss Irene Holmes, Toronto, is visiting her brother, Mr. H. V. Holmes and Miss E. Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. Hector Smith and Mrs. C. Smith, of Orillia; Mr. and Mrs. C. Lightfoot, Ester, Steve and Sandra, of Foxmead, were guests last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Nuhn, Merna, Anne and Leonard spent last week­ end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sachs, of Elmwood. Mrs. Elmer Downey spent Friday in Kitchener. Little Pamela and Ken­ neth Pinnell returned home after spending some time with their grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Downey. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lane and fam­ ily, Tillsonburg were visitors at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McLennan of Glamis, visited Mrs. Taylor on Fri­ day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. H. Robinson, Mrs. P. Lott and Miss Doris Lott, all of Toronto, spent the week-end at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Burns Stewart enter­ tained their friends and neighbors on Tuesday evening at a birthday party given in honor of the former’s mother, Mrs. Mabel Stewart. She was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cathers, Salem, Mr. Ross Earl, Marlene and Bob were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gowdy, B Line. Mrs. D. S. Hicks, Harriston, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Woodley, Ty­ rone, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Stephens. Mr. R. H. Stephens accompanied them back and will visit in Tyrone. Mr. Allan Will and Mr. Raymond Gowdy have returned from a motor trip to Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, Toledo and Manitoulin Island. Mrs. W. King, Mrs. Glen Johnston, Mrs. Stewart Strong, Mrs. Morley Johnston, Misses Dinsmore and M. Dane, Mrs. T. Edgar, Mrs. A. Edgar and Mrs. Glad Edgar attended the W.I. district annual at Moncrief on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. V. Shera, Moorefield, visited Mr. and Mrs. E. Whitfield on Sunday. Mr. Chas. Hooey, Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Dane. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gordon and Billy, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller. Mrs. Gordon remained for a longer visit. United Church W.A. The Tegular meeting of the Wo­ man’s Association of the United Church was held Thursday afternoon in the church parlours. Mrs. James Warrell, 1st vice-president, opened the meeting with a hymn, followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The lesson was on “Elizabeth” which means "Oath of God.” The Scripture reading was read by Mrs. Russel Nichol. Mrs. J. Warrell gave a reading entitled “A Single Stitch” followed by a prayer. In the absence of the secretary, Mrs. W. Campbell, Mrs. H. Doig read the minutes. Roll call was answered by 20 members $15,00 was donated to Bible Vacation School, $10.00 to the bale, also 4 new tables were purchased. Final plans wore made for the strawberry festival with meat course to be held in the church basement. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Lunch was served by Mrs. R. Connell, Mrs. Hainstook, Mrs. G, Pittehdreigh. was and Anne Wightman; Lenore and • Rose Marie Hallahan; Janie Beecroft and Susan Wightman; Kay VanCamp and Margaret Wightman. Attend Graduation Rev, and Mrs. C. D. Cox attended the graduation ceremonies in London on Saturday, when their grandson, Douglas Gerber, graduated from Western University with his Honor BA. in Honor Classics and also re­ ceived a gold medal. Personals Rev. and Mrs. Q. D, Cox visited in Bervie on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith visited, with friends in the St. Marys district on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Art Edwards, Mrs. Margaret Lowry and Mr. Fred Low­ ry, of Dundas, are visiting a few days with Mrs. Cora McGill. Miss Donna Anderson, of London, and Mr. Lloyd Anderson, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coultes spent Thursday in Stratford. Mrs. Clare VanCamp, Nancy and Keith visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Davidson at Glen­ coe. Mrs. Mabel Stapleton visited in Wingham for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mundy, of Wing­ ham, Sharon Huff, of Brantford, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hunking, of Auburn visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Wheeler and family, of London, spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wheeler. Mrs. Herb Wheeler is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Pickell and family at St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Barr, of Toronto, spent last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilkinson. James Godkin Was Zetland Resident A life-long resident of Turnberry Township and a son of settlers in Zetland district, Godkin died in McKay’s Nursing Home, Wingham, on Saturday, June 4th in his 86th year. He had been in failing health, for over a year. Born at the family home near Zetland, Mr. Godkin attended the his life. In 1895 he married the Zetland School, and was a farmer all former Mary Bell, of Harriston, who survives. He was a member of the Church of England. Surviving besides his wife are one daughter Alice (Mrs. Addison Fraser) of Morris Township: a sister, Hannah (Mrs. David Holmes) of Wingham, and ten grandchildren. A brother and a sister predeceased him. Funeral service was held from the Currie funeral home, Wingham, on Monday afternoon, with Rev. H. L. Parker officiating. Interment was in Wingham cemetery. 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