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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-12-27, Page 541 .11140,141.1A 'TIME MARCHES ON Another year brings us to the happy moment of wishing you and yours a Happy and Prosperous 1946, Get a 1946 .Calendar at our Store, 5q4Vr.,4K-AK-w• ,•e• <Cc-, BEGINNING A NEW YEAR This is the time of year when most of us study the events of the past year and anticipate those of the next. Our wish is that 1946 has in store for you all the good, things you desire. tt--PAPPV-MPOPPAltic-PANMVEMPPrelfrAM Thursday, I) 37th, 194$ WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES MniiresaneirMWMPANO-Nr20-rer-PAMIM It's a pleasant custom, this tradition of offer- ing New Year Greetings to customers and friends-- and it warmslour)hearts to tell you how much happiness we hope will come your way in 1946. •••••}%:4t • .er • • ,••' • s' • BAPTISTS. SCHOOL • , CHRISTMAS CONCERT The annual Baptist Sunday School Christmas Concert held' on Friday night was an outstanding success and the program was thoroughly enjoyed by a large number. Mr. Frank Collar, who recently arrived home from over- seas, was chairman and introduced the following program; recitation, Wilfred Pocock; A Christmas Song, The Girls Chorus;' The Famous Shoe, Primary and Juniors; recriation, when the Min- ister comes to tea by Guess who; three choruses by the children; Christmas Candles, Boys and Girls; recitation by Mary Pocock; trios, (piano, violin and flute) Mr. and Mrs. Brooks and Clare; pantomine, intermediate girls; Christ- mas is different, Louise Collar; The journey of the hat, Jackie Hotchkiss; The Christmas Story by flannelgraph, Mrs. Lucas; song, Mary Stapleton; Christmas song, Girls Chorus; A Christmas drama, "Mr. Hawley's Christmas"; Young Men and Women's Bible Classes.; Plum Pudding Geog- raphy, Boys and Girls. The final part of the program was the distribution of gifts from the tree by Santa, The program was under the direc- tion of Mrs, John Lucas and a motion of appreciation to her for her efforts in training the children was given hear- ty approval. W.M.S. Elects Officers The Women's Missionary Society and Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs. Thos. Simpson on Tuesday afternoon last with a fair attendance. This was the annual meeting of the W.M.S. and all officers were re-elected by acclama- tion. The Society will not meet again until March. Due to the storm on Sunday last the special Canadian Girls In Training Service was cancelled and will be held on Sunday, December 30th. GORRIE Red FrontilGroceryi The Manager and Staff of WINC,NAM Mr. and Mrs, William Brawley and daughter, spent the holiday with her parents, Dr. and Mrs, J. A. For. Nursing Sister Alberta MacLean, R. C. V. N, R,, is a visitor 'with her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs, Fred MacLean, Mr. Norman Higgins, who teaChes school near Huntsville, is spending the holidays with his 'parents in Morris, Mr. and Mrs. L, Gauthier of Lon- don, spent the week-end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. C, B, Armitage. Miss Louise Thompson and Mr, Dos rialcl MacKenzie of London, spent the week-end at'the former's home hdre. Mr, and Mrs. Benson Hamilton, of Brantford, spent the holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hamilton. Mr, George Copeland: of Western University, London, is visiting with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. E. S, Copeland. Mr, and Mrs. James. Russell of Tor- onto, were week-end visitors with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, W. A, Russell. Lieut. William and Mrs. Burgman of Toronto, were holiday visitors wit his parents Mr. and. MrS. W. F, Burg- Miss Elizabeth Hare of Victoria Hospital, London, was a Christmas visitor with her mother, Mrs. S. N. Hare. Mr. Bill Galbraith of Toronto Uni- versity, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gal- rbraitlft Mrs. W. J. Greer, Mrs. A. H. Mus-' grove and Mrs. Hinde, were Christmas visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Smith of Guelph. Mr. Craig Armstrong of Victoria College, Toronto, is spending the holi- days with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. W, Armstrong. Misses Jean, Margaret and Ruth Mitchell of Toronto, were week-end visitors with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Mitchell. Master Jack Lloyd who is attending Technical School at London, is sperd ing, the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd. Sapper Wm. Broome a patient at Crumlin. Hospital, London, spent the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm,.Broome.:, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Procter of Tor- onto, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Stephens of Thorndale, spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Miller Procter. Dr, Tracy Brown, of St. Thomas, and Mrs. Hugh Anderson, Bob and Marion of Caledonia, spent the holiday with Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Brown. Miss Louise Reid of Toronto, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reid. Mr. and Mrs. J. A: Hillman and little daughter of Toron- to, also spent the holiday with the lat ter's parents. Miss Nellie Hutchinson of Toronto, and Mr. Jack• Hutchinson of Vancou- ver, B.C., spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Norman McLaughlin. Mr. McLaughlin, who is attending the Stratford Normal School, also is spending the holiday at his home. Evening Auxiliary Meeting The Christmas meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. Cloyne Michel with a large atten- dance, , Group 2 had charge of the program which opened with Mrs. Gor- don Edgar reading a poem, "Candle light, burning bright", while Mrs. Chas Black lighted a group of candles, Soy- evil scripture passages\telling the story of the Child Birth were read by Mrs. J. Toner, Mrs. K. Hattie, Mrs. A. Ste- phens, Mrs. C, .Grainger and Miss Mar. garet Dane, with carols 'being sung af- ter each reading; Mrs. Howse sang. The tall to worship, "0 sing a song of Rethleitern", Rev. Howse offered pray- ers of thanksgiving for the ending of 'the war, and of dedication to the cause We're flying high with many wishes for your New Year, May it bring you real happiness and a year full of pleasure. A French Wingham Plastering & Contractor CAMPACSEMAKOWM Mrs. Frank Worrall of Washington, (nee Ann Pletch) was a visitor with relatives and friends. She has received her discharge from the R.C,A,F., and has accepted a position at the Austral- ian Embassy at Washington. She was previously attached to the Australian Airforce. Closing Notice The Wingham Utilities Office will be closed from December 27th„ to Jan. 2nd. for the purpose of taking inven- tory. Wingham Utilities Commission. WEDDINGS Stahlbrodt - Moir The marriage of Miss Anne Moir, Reg. N., of Rochester, N. Y., daughter 'of Mr. and Mrs, Milas Moir of Tees- water, to Edward Stahlbrodt, son of Mrs. E. A. Stahlbrodt of Rochester, took place in that city recently. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father J. M. Merklinger, in St. Anne'S. Church. The bride given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Jas. Moore of London, wore a two-piece dress of brown crepe with feather hat and mat- ching accessories. She carried a 'white prayer book from which hung white baby orchids and streamers knotted with bouvardia. Her. bridesmaid, Miss Winnifred Moir of London, wore a street length dress of grey wool with mauve trim, mauve, and green feather hat and accessories to match. Her corsage was a mauve orchid. John Stahlbrodt was his brother's attendant. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the Rochester Club. After an extended honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Stahlbrodt will make their home in Rochester. OBITUARY Mrs. Oliver Thompson A former resident of Wingham, Mrs. Oliver Thompson, passed on at her home in Listowel, Sunday evening, De- cember 23rd, in her 62nd year. Mrs. Thompson had not enjoyed good health for some months, but her pass- ing came as a shock to many of her friends here, Her maiden name was Annie Parker Rae and she was born in Downie Township, near Stratford, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Rae, She was married in 1910 and she and her husband, the late Oli- ver Thompson, who passed on eight years ago, came to Wingham 33 years ago. Mr. Thompson conducted a hard- ware business here with Mr. Donald Rae until he moved to Listowel ten years ago where he purchased a similar business. Mrs. Thompson took a great interest in community life and was al- so a member of the United Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. R. S, (Louise) Hetherington of town, and two sons, Rae of Guelph, and Squad- ron Leader James Thompson, who is at present serving overseas for the se- cond time, She is also survived by four brothers and three sisters Arrs. Edith Porteous, Stratford; Mrs. Jan- ette Richardson, Ingersol; Mrs. Jean Skinner, Stratford; William of Downie Township; Kenneth, Kingsville; Don- ald, Winghatn; and Robert of Luck- now, One brother, Simon, of London, passed on last summer. The funeral was held from her sis- ter's home in Stratford, on Wednes- day afternoon with burial taking place in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford. Mrs. James Nicholson As she was entering her pew at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sun- day morning, Mrs. James Nicholson collapsed and passed on from a heart attack before medical aid could be surtunoned. Se had arrived at Alta church about 10.40 o'clock in appar- ently good health, A native of Morris township, she was the former Emma, Ctoakey. After her marriage she and her husband continued to live in Mor- ris until they came to Wingham 28 years ago. Mr. Nidiolsorhpassed oh in April, 041, They had no family and site was the last a family of SLR.. TWO nephews and a neite mourn her past- ing, James Cloaltey, San Diego, Cal.; fitAto' of a lasting peace. Group 3 had charge of the service to receive the Holiday Bells of which Mrs. Alex. Taylor had charge, who as she read a story of giving, each laid their Holiday Bell by the burning candles. The service was closed by a prayer offered by Mrs. John Toner. The president had charge of the business program. Lnuch was served by the combined groups. On Thursday night those recently returned from active service and their families will be guests of 'honour at a Christmas party in the Sunday school rooms, to which the congregation is asked to join in the festivities and make it a night to be remembered. Ev- eryone is asked to bring some lunch. School Concert The twonship hall here, made bright and gay with lighted Christmas tree and other yuletide decorations, was the perfect setting for the Gorrie school concert on Thursday night last. To the teachers, Miss Jean Snarling and Miss June Brown, we express our ap- preciation for an evening's entertain- ment worthy of great praise. The costumes of the drills were most attractive, also the senior room rhythm band when eight girls wore white with boleros of red with like 'head dresses; the junior rhythm band was likewise enjoyed. For the three dialogues, "Mal- vina Entertains", "Waiting for the Doctor", and "Christmas Stockings", we say well done. The pantomine, truly Christmas by the junior room, when Christmas Car- ols were sung was a number of out- standing quality. Much talent was displayed when Jack Edgar sang first 'Ma's Full of Donts", and Nancy Newton joined him in his second number "Bell Buttons Trous- ers"; also Patricia Strong and Florence Anger, in their piano duet. Karen Mi- chel and Gerald Downey each gave their recitations, both being .pre-school age, It was the song "Six Maids", the boys comic drill and the negro song and dance that really brought the house down, when peals of laughter were heard, and still are the talk of the town, The program of which Mr. E. J. Farrish was chairman, was opened and closed by choruses by the children. Following the national anthem Santa Claus made his appearance and helped the teachers unload a well laden tree. Y. P. U. Conducted Service The Christmas service in the United Church on Sunday night was in charge of members of the Young People's Un- ion, and conducted by Misses Helen Irvin, Doreen Harrison, Norman Car- son, George Adams and Bower Far- rish, assisted by Rey. Mr. Howse. The choir likewise were Y. P. U. members with George Gregg at the organ. Max- ine Farrish and Patricia Strong ren- dered as a duet, "Silent Night". Miss Betty Heinmiller of Hespeler, and Mrs. MacPherson of Southamp- ton, are spending their Christmas va- cation with their mother: Mrs. Viola Heininiller. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Wren Francis Robinson, of Ottawa, spent a few days with her father, Miss Jean Northorp, Toronto, spent the holiday with her uncle and aunt. Mrs. F. VanStone is spending the holidays with her nieces in Mimico. Mr. Carl McKay, Toronto, spent the week-end with his wife and baby son. Mr. Geo. Allen of Chicago, is a vis- itor with his_ father, Mr. Robert Allen. Miss Florence Barber of Toronto, is spending the holidays at her home here. Dr. and Mrs, Bruce Fox and Judy, were holiday visitors with their par- ents. . M. W. James Hamilton, of Toronto University, is spending the holidays in town. Capt. J. R. M. Spittal of Toronto, spent the Christmas week-end with his family. Mr. Ken Somers of Toronto, spent Christmas with his father, Mr. David Somers. Mr. and Mrs. G. C.- Gammage and family spent Christmas with relatives at Chatham. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bateson of Lon- don, are spending the holidays with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. R.-E. McKinney and son, James, spent the holidays here with relatives. As this year draws to a close, it gives us great pleasure to thank all our friends and customers for their patronage since purchasing the H. E. Isard & Co. Store. To all we extend the wish that the New Year be a Happy /and Prosperous One. Norm Welwood and Staff Mrs. 0. McConkey of Guelph, was a Christnias visitor with her mother, Mrs. G. C. Hanna. Mr. and Mr's. Harold Mitchell and children of Hamilton, spent the holi- day week-end here. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Reid spent Chrismas with Rev. and Mrs. John Thompson, Toronto. Mr. Jack Day of Toronto, is spend- ing the holidays with his parents, Mt'. and Mrs. Geo. Day. Miss Lois Bateson of London, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Bateson, Mr. and Mrs. Weirmier of Walker- ton, were visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Bell, Wren Lt. Doris Fells. of Ottawa, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fells. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wild and family also Mr. James Wild spent the Xmas week-end in London. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Forgie and.family of Toronto, spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. William Forgie. Paratrooper Jack Pym of Kingston, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hafold. Victor Pym. ° Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Ellacott of Toronto, were week-end guests with his mother, Mrs. Wm. Ellacott. Mr. and Mrs. A, M. Forbes and fa- mily of London, spent the Christmas week-end with Mrs. H. Howard. Mr. and Mrs. John Kaine and son, Keith of MacTier, arrived on Saturday to spend the Christmas holidays with his mother, Mrs. S, G. Kaine. Mr. Stanley Dane, Toronto, is spen- ding his Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dane. Lieut. E. W. Newton, Guelph, is spending the week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar spent the week-end and Christmas in Toron- to with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edgar. Mrs. Minnie Irwin, Toronto, is visit- ing her sons, Messrs. Archie and Man- ford Irwin. . Miss Rose Howse, of Stratford, is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents Rev. G. G. and Mrs. Howse at the parsonage. Mrs. Richard Jackson received the sad news that her sister-in-law, Mrs. Norman Calder, had passed on sud- denly last week from a heart attache. Mrs. Cloyne Michel visited her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman in Mil- verton one day last week, Mr. and Mrs. Perce Colmer and son, of Toronto, spent the week-end and Christmas with her parents$ Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King. Miss Ruth Brown and friend, Tor- onto, spent the week-end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Brown: Miss Bessie Wylie, Toronto, is ;pea- ding the Christmas vacation with her mother, Mrs. John Wylie, Mr. and MrS. Bill Martin, London, are spending the holidays with her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Anson Galbraith. Miss Edna Irwin, of Toronto, is a Christmas week-end guest of her bro- ther, Mr. and Mrs: Manford *IN Stewart cloakey„ Morris township, and. Mrs. A. J. Ferguson of Auburn. As a member of St. Andrew's Church She. took a great interest in its welfare and • has been a life member of the' Wom- en's Missionary Society for many years, A private service was held at her late residence, Diagonal Road on Wed- nesday afternoon with the Rev, Alex. Nimmo officiating. Burial took place in Wingham cemetery. The pallbear- ers were W. E. Hammond, John Raby, Herbert Wheeler, IL F, McGee, David Halliday,-Archie Peebles. RHYS POLLOCK amommrkAtrAgoem-mAtomoir To the many friends I have made since I returned from overseas a year ago I extend the sincere hope that the New Year will be one of Happiness and contentment for you all, JIM ROBERTS %gingham Electric Service