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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-04-24, Page 12LY .114-Fit R E TWO SHOWS EACH NIGHT--7.30 and 9.30 p.m, Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 24, 25, 26 FRANK MORGAN KEENAN WYNN — In "The Cockeyed Miracle" Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 28, 29, 30 (SPECIAL) , INGRID BERGMAN CARY GRANT — In — "NOTORIOUS" (Adult Entertaininent) GORRIE Sunday visitors , with Mrs. James Armstrong were Mr. and Mrs. David Ritchie, Gordon and Jean of. Tees- water, Mr. and Mrs, Laurie Scott, Rob- ert and Donald, also Mrs. Anderson of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. kVm. Campbell and family of Fordwich, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Ewart Whitfield on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wart: (nee Jean Gowdy) spent the week-end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gowdy. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Harrison and Doreen, Mr. and. ,Mrs. Earl Harrison were London visitors on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar were London visitors on Friday of last week. Mrs. Diehl has returned from Tor- onto, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Roger and Allan, who spent the week- end, also Mr. Earl Diehl of Guelph, was a guest at the same home. Miss Betty Harper of Elmira, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Ruby Harper. Mr. Cameron Robertson who has been .visiting relatives in this commum. ity has left for his home i,n Strath. clair, Man, We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Addie Jacques who have moved to the home they recently purchased in the village. Mr. and Mrs. James Shera and Shir- ley spent Sunday with Mr. and ,Mrs, Percy Copeland, Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. John Neilson and Robert of Listowel, visited with Mrs. " arren it,ou0" PICTURES DRAPES 1.11 llllllll BOOKS CUPS and SAUCERS PICTURE FRAMING A SPECIALTY C. C. McKIBBON INTERIORS St. Stephen's W. A. The Women's Auxiliary of St. Step- ," hen's Church, met on Wednesday ternoon, at the home of Mrs. R. W. N. • Wade with a good attendance. The N work of the afternoon was piecing quilts. For the devotional period, the a President, Mrs. V. Holmes me- i" sided. Mrs. Frank King read the les- son, John 20 1-10, the theme being, I "The Resurrection". Mrs. Foster gave an uplifting message on' "Easter and what it means to us". The meeting — closed with prayer, led by the Presi- i dent. Lunch was served by the hos-= • tess. a Educational pictures were shown by the National Film Hoard in the, Town. Hall on Tuesday ,evening. BORN McCREA—At Wellesley HoSpital, ' Toronto, on Saturday, April 12th., to Mr. and Mrs, Jas. D. McCrea, 569 lroadvview Ave,, Toronto, a daughter, Lynda Ethel. BELGRAVE Brick Church Annual Meeting Brick United Church annual meeting was held on April 18th. Rev. G. a Dunlop presided, Lawrence Taylor aet, ed as Secretary for the 'meeting. All organizations showed a good financial standing for the year, The church was re-decorated in 1945: The following were added to the list of Officers: Secretary, Mr, W. Dow, Trustee, Mr, George Coultw Board of Stewards, Norman Coolies and Ten Mason; ?igt olleetot, Wilfred A motion Of regret was passed at the resignation , the minister and ap. predation otpressed of his work and Mrs, burdoes while they have been sonstmummunin111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111•11•111111•11111MIII in Gorrie on Tuesday, April 29th, at 2 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Norman Fe Wade. Now Going On! a U U a I a a a a U APRIL 23, 264, 259 26 At McKibbons THE ORIGINAL ST. HELENS The annual meeting of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Elwood Barbour with 16 ladies pres- ent and with Mrs. Gordon McPher- son 1st. Vice-President in the chair. As April 30th marks the close of the Institute year, the roll call was respon- ded to by the paying of fees and also by naming "Something I admire about the person to my right." Mrs. E. W. Rice was appointed as convener to arrange for contestants to take part in a square dance to be held in Lucknow Town Hall, April 24th,, as, part of the celebration of the Luck- now Institute in honour of the fiftieth Anniversary of the founding of the Women's Institute. Mrs. Lorne Woods as convener of the nominating commit- tee presented the following slate of officers, which was accepted. President, Mrs. Gordon ,McPherson, • • Water Heaters 11111.111.11411•10111110101n 11.•n •1141111110.111100.0.100(1•111111144111114.111L Time Table Changes EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, APR. 27, 1947 Full Information from Agents Canadian National Railways 41111111111111111111111112111111111111111111111111111111111111111 When we. re,sele your 740es-ha and do a complete rebating job ...they look and fit as "good as new'. BROWNE'S Shoe Repair miotimmtionithommonommoor TELEPHONE 161 - FREE DELIVERY - Smith's Economy Food Store Clubhouse Pure 20c Ogilvie's Rol Hood Quick .......................—..... 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STORE WWII/ IIMMOS "THE FRIENDLY STORE" Franummumnimmunnummitinimmmimmunumumnimmimummummimimmiummimmonimmil •IMMAM OSUMI, MOOED MOW& 00•••11 PAGE TWELVE THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, April 24th, 1947 Neilson on Sunday, The Young People's Union met last week at the home of Maxine and Millie Parrish. There were 18 mem- bers present. Millie Fmrrish was in charge of the social and recreational program. The meeting this week will be on Friday night at the home of Patricia Strong, Betty Howes will be in charge of the program. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harrison have taken up residence in the apartment of Mr. Hugh Switzer. Mr. Alex Marshall and Jimmie of. Stratford, spent Saturday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marshall. Mr. and ;Mrs. Milton Operhauser, Sharon and Buddy of Elmira, were week-end visitors with Mrs. Oper- hauser's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foster. The ladies of the Anglican church were favoured with bright sunshine and favourable weather for their post- poned Bazaar and hot supper on Sat- urday afternoon and evening. Many aprons and other useful articles as well as home made baking were displayed for sale and there was a good attend- ance throughout the afternoon and evening. A drive will be conducted by Howick Council for Clothing for Britain. ' It is hoped everyone will help this worthy cause. Particulars later, Mrs. Wm. Irwin Funeral services were held here on Monday from M. D. Irvin's Funeral Home for Agnes McComb, widow of the late Win, Irwin, former postmaster here, who died in Toronto hospital, on Friday in her 85th year. She was born in Palmerston, but had resided in Gorrie from the tune of her marriage until the death of her husband in 1944, when she left here to make her home with members of her family, Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Anna Woodcock, Toronto, three sons, ' Wilfred, Vancouver, Harold, Ohio and Herbert of Long Branch. Two sisters, Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Mcflillan of Palmerston, also . survive. Her only brother, John McComb. passed away in Kitchener hospital on Friday also, and was buried in Palmerston on Sunday. Mrs. Carl Johnston of the 4th. conces- sion is a granddaughter. Mrs. Irwin was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mr. Hutto.n of Hull, Quebec, conducted the funeral services. Interment took place in Gor- rie cemetery, The 21st annual meeting .of Huron Presbyterial W.M.S. will be held in „ m -ina United , Exeter on Thursday, April 24th. Miss. Florence Fee on furlough from West China, will be guest speaker, Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wil- liamson, on Friday, April 18th., a daughter, Rev, Mr. Hull of Quebec, conducted. services in the Presbyterian GlInrch, the past two Sundays. United Church WA.. The Women's Association of the United Church met at the parsonage with an attendance of 22 members and 1 visitor, The president, Mrs. H, Ashton was in the chair. Meeting opened with singing of the hymn, "Come let us sing of a wonderful love", followed by prayer by Mrs, Ashton. Scripture readings telling of the Resur- rection were taken by different mem- bers followed by the Easter hymn, "Christ the Lord is Risen today." Arrangements were made for serving a banquet to theHockey Team also for a Silver Tea to be held in the school- room of the Church from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26th, The ladies worked at piecing quilts. Meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Lunch was served. Mr. John Spading, Listowel, has been visiting at the home of his brother Mr. Harvey Sparling. Miss Lois Dodds. of Hamilton, spent the week-end at theh ome of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Dodds. ', Community Club Organize d On Friday evening, April 18th., the citizens of Gorrie and community were asked • to attend a meeting to discuss the need for iniprovements in the vil- lage. A good number attended, and various items were brought up such as the sorely 'needed Rest Room, a Kit- chen in connection with the Flail, a place for the Library, improvements to the Skating Rink, etc. After a thorough discussion, it was moved and seconded, that a Society be formed to be -known as The Gorrie and District Community Club. Officers were appointed as fol- lows: President, Elmer Parrish; Vice- President, Ewart Whitfield; Secretary, Mrs, E. E. Wellington; Treasurer, Norman Wade; Directors, Mrs. Percy Ashton, E. E. Wellington, Wilfred King. Recreation Committee, Man- ford Irvin as chairman, Rev. Caley, John King, Harry Hastie. Programme Committee, M, D. Irvin, Mrs. W. King, Jean Spading, CloyneMichel. This Society, is on the same principal as the Wroxeter Club that is meeting with success and the Gorrie Club can succeed too with the co-operation of everyone in the village and surrounding district. There is no fee and a meet- ing will be held on the third Monday of each month. These meetings are open to every interested citizen in the community and you are asked to at- tend and help make it a success. Iii Ken Edgar of Wroxeter very kindly gave an outline of the Wroxeter Club and the activities during the seven months since their „organization. It was moved and seconded that the Hoc-, key Club be given a banquet to be fol- lowed by a dance. The programme 'committee to arrange for Wednesday, I23rd. A vote of thanks was given Ken. Edgar and the meetnig adjourned, Mr. Robt. Walker had an auction sale on Tuesday afternoon disposing of his farm stock, implements, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Walker are moving into town to the home formerly owned by Mr. Andy Edgar. Mrs. Wm. Gamble visited with her sisters in Wroxeter last week. - • Mrs. Robt. Gathers is visiting her daughter, Mr. Wm. Jardine at Brus- sels, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Campbell, Moles- worth, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Campbell. The Executive of the. East Huron District Women's Institute will meet .here. United Church The Official Board of the Belgrave United Church met in Knox 'United Church, It was decided to recommend that p,s.T, .be adopted on the second Sunday in May. Mr. Dunlop intimated his intention of seeking a change in pastoral relations, He was asked to take a few days to re-consider that de- cision. ' A pastoral relations committee was elected, formed of Messrs, Jas. Michie, Earl Anderson, Robt. 0:mites Sr., Alex Leaver, Gilbert Beecroft, On Sunday April 20th., in Knox 'Un- ited Church and Brick Church the Rey. J. W. Stewart of Bright preached acceptably to good congregations, Mr. Stewart was minister in the Presbyter- ian Church at Whitechurch for a num- ber of years and is now a minister at the United Church, Entertainment has been very thin this winter so it is good, news that the Belgrave W,I, are bringing from Brussels the Three Act Play, "Aunt Bessie Beats the Band". They should get a good attendance on April 30th., at 8,30 D,S,T, n •=10,01100..." Mo.10041MOIMOOMP CUSTOM BUILT Kitchen CABINETS 1.11. ,a••• • • =WM OMM MWM WNW =WM WWM WWW MWM MEM. MMM MMM WM= =WM MIMES WINO MIMEO Winn 111MMIN Imam MEMO IMWM MINIS WNW. MEM. Wean, WIMM MINIM SWIMS .11MOM MUNIMI MIMEM OIMM •IMMIN ••••••1111 IMINME IMMO IMPAMe WW1= MEMO WM. MMM MmM MM. MMM IMIMM MIMMI lst.Vice,•Pres., Mrs. Elwood Barbour, 2nd, Vice-Pres., Mrs. Stanley Todd, See.-Treas., Mrs. E. W. Rice, Assist., Mrs. Gordon Rintoul, Pianist, Mrs. Chester Taylor, assistant, Mrs. Win. Rutherford, Dist. Rep., Miss.'Mary Murray ; auditors, Mrs. Harold Gaunt, Mrs. Fred MeQuillin ; Conveners of Standin g Committees; Ag riculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. F. McQuil- lin; Citizenship, Mrs, George Stewart, Historical Research, Miss Mary :Mur- ray ; Home Economics, Mrs. Harold Gaunt ; Social Welfare,Mrs. Gordon Rintoul; Ptiblidity, Mrs, Wallace Mil- ler. It was decided to contintte holding the meeting in the homes. Following the business, 'Mrs. Stewart gave an interesting an instructive talk on "How and what to read". Mrs. Rice favoured with a solo, "As I Went A- Roaming". Lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Harold 'Gaunt, Mrs. E. Barbour and Mrs. G. McPherson, Mr. and Mrs, Clayton Charlton of Port Alma, spent a few days with her parents, Rev. N. G. and Mrs. Newton. Mrs. James !Gaunt, Mr. anal Mrs. Andrew Gaunt and Murray were re- cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Earl Gaunt at Londesboo, Mrs. R. 5, Woods has, returned to her home after ,spending the winter months with members of her family at Guelph, Galt and Nitidas, Mrs. T. J. Todd and little son re- Waled from the Winghant Hospital on Saturday. The, May -meeting of the Women's triStitute Will be held at the home of Mrs, Gordon Rintoul 'on Thurtday. May 1st., at 2.30 p.m. 7tot1 Call, "Sug- gestions 'to improve our Tuttitute; Mrs, Lorite tveit of btittgannoti, the Dist- rict President, will be the guest Speak. er, Program committee, Mrs. Chester Taylor, Mrs. 5. Aftcheson. Hostesses, Mrs. Lorne Woods, Mrs. Fred McQuil lin, Mrs, G, Stewart. NOW IS THE TIME to consider your source of hot - water for the Summer. 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