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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-03-17, Page 9BAROMETER Rising Rapidly DONATIONS *FOR LAST WEEK, $360.59 FOR A TOTAL OF $1660.59 CONTRIBUTED TO THE Wingium Community Shed LEAVING A BALANCE OF $960.00 Have you made a contribution? If not, leave it with one of the following this week: Rhys Pollock, Percy Stainton, Elmer Wilkinson, A. D. Mac- William, John Pattison, or you may leave your contribution at either Bank. A complete List of Subscribers, together with their individual donations, to March 20, will be published next week. Objective"— $2620.59— $2400.00— .4•••••T Om.* $2000,00 _-. 11Menno...“. IMMO. $1500,00— $1000.00— $500.00— $ dOtoo World's Handiest Vest Pocket Adding Machine FAST— RELIABLE— ACCURATE- 6.95 Easy to operate—Is not compli- cated. You can't afford to be without a baby calculator! You positively can't buy a calculator of equal quality for as little money! Pays for itself over and over in mistakes avoided, and time and money saved. 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The members spent the afternoon Several donations were made toward stock for the next bazaar, A social half hour was enjoyed when the hostess assisted by Mr, F. B, Mill- ward, served refreshments. The next meeting will be a quilting to be held at the home of MrS. George Edwards, Date to be announced later, life, The executive were named committee to arrange The Easter Thankoffering meeting, The hymn, CroWn Him with Many Crowns, and prayer by the president, brought the meeting to a close, Euchre For „Library Sixteen tables took part in the play in the Red Cross Rooms on Wednesday night, when the local Library Board held a social evening. Ladies holding highest scores were, Mrs. Wm. Wright and Mrs. Charles Cathers. Mr, Roy Hunter won the first laud, second. Refreshments were serv- prize for gentlemen, Mr. Pere Cope- ed and a few games of Bingo enjoyed. Mrs. W. T. MacLean won the special Bingo, a. 7 piece pyrex set. A party was announced for March 24th, to be sponsored by the Women's Institute. Adopt Family in Britain At the March meeting of Wroxeter Women's Institute a motion was car- ried unanimously to adopt a British Family to whom a 10 pound package of food will be forwarded every six weeks for the coming year, The name chosen for the group is Mrs. Henty, Chittenden Cottage, Staplehurst, Kent, England, the husband if a farm lab- orer and there are four children, A letter of greeting will be sent with the parcel. Mrs. H. V. MacKenny, president of the local group contacted the Dept. to inquire for the village of Wroxeter in Scotland from which our village received its name, in the hope of corresponding with their W. I. members for the mutual benefit of health groups. However as there was no W. I. there Miss Ferguson of the Dept. in Scotland recommended an Institute in Berwickshire, whose mem- bers desired to hear from Canadian, or Australian groups. Local Manufacture To Give You Superior Quality At Lowest Cost SHUR-GAIN 18% CHICK STARTER SHUR-GAIN 16% PIG DEVELOPER SHUR-GAIN 15% LAYING MASH SHUR-GAIN 15% HOG GROWER SHUR-GAIN 17% DAIRY RATION CANADA PACKERS, %IMAM McKINNEY BROS. BLUEVALE E. HEE DELMORE DAUPHIN & GRANT TEPIATER Lorne Seifert Jr., Phyllis Keith; Ob- ston; Door Prize, 1st, Selby Foster, stacle Race, Everett Ashton, Bill John-12nd., Bruce Williamson. according to our book of common prayer, urging that the members give more time to acquiring the habit of looking to our spiritual lines, not only at the Lenten season but all through the year. A new member was welcom- WROXETER (Continued from page three) payment of fees and donations for "Forwards." The Travelling Basket with quantities of fresh vegetables, fruit, cream and Farmjendered pure lard was soon "Sold Out." The Rec- tor, Rev. J. C. Coley spoke briefly on reading and living as true Anglicans, 116441140 Breathe MEALS LUNCHES SHERBONDY'S COFFEE SHOP FOUNTAIN SERVICE Delicious Ice Cream Sodas and Sundaes Bricks always available Next to Lyceum Theatre WINGHAM There was a large congregation at the United Church on Sunday even- ing when groups from Bluevale, Brus- sels, Walton, Gorrie and Fordwich, joined with the local group of Young People's Union' in a special service, Patricia Chinnick, delegate to The Christian Young People's Conference at Oslo, Norway, in 1947 was guest speaker, Miss Chinnick was introduc- ed by Doug. Lawless. Walton Pres- byterial President, who also took part in the service conducted by Rev. U, Cronhielm, The speaker in an un- forgettable address said there were 1.400 delegates representing 71. coun- tries, 42 from Canada, 9 of whom were from 'the United Church, The theme of the Conference was Jesus Christ is Lord. She pleaded for more Bible Study by Canadians and a great- er understanding of other nations, She said Canadians were the best dressed and best fed of all attending and wondered why we should have so much and those of other countries so little. These countries who have suf- fered the ravages of war look to us for help. Only when we can say Jesus Christ is My Lord, will there he hope for a better world. Through the Co- operation of Mr. Roy of Londesboro, a very interesting film of the confer— ence was shown. Rev. U. E, Cron- hielm expressed appreciation to Miss Chinnick for her able address. The choir sang an anthem and Bob Cun- ningham, Margaret Wearring, Thelma Denny and. Art Gibron favoured with a quartette, "God Calling Yet." Women's Missionary Society The March meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the church parlours, on Friday, March 12th, at 3 p.m. The meeting was called to order with quiet music. Mrs. Munro at the organ. Pres- ident, Mrs. H. Hamilton, gave the Call to Worship, referring to the first Easter morning when women gathered at the Tomb and following with a prayer. Jesu stand among us in Thy Risen Power. The words of the first Easter hymn, Jesus, the Name high over all. Mrs. Denny who arranged the Devotional period gave a fine mes- sage from the Theme, "The Risen Christ, The Living Word." Mrs. Munro led in prayer. Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. tMacNaughton favored with a duet, "Seeking the Master," with Miss Hazelwood as accompanist. The Roll Call was answered by "An Eas- ter Verse." Mrs. MacNatighton re- viewed the chapter, "Keepers of the Island", the story of Hiram Bingham and his son, who brought the Word of God to the Pacific Islands 128 years ago. There 1800 mile journey, difficulty in translating and printing and the change in the natives when christianized, their desire for educa- tion, statute laws and a better way of SW.W.V.M.W,WAMS.3.4*.beSor.....kos MORE TELEPHONES' 5ERVIC0E ItAPROVEMENT511 GREATER VALUE It V.V TELEPH0 NE Ossp. Howick Lions Carnival At Fordwich Arena on Friday even- ing, March 12th, Howick Lion,: Club held their third and final Ice Carni- val of the season. Tory Gregg and Cactus Mac of the CXXX Staff gave the decisions to the satisfaction of all, A Booth was well patrrinized. The prize whiners are as follows: Queen of the Carnival, Marlene Schaefer; Xing of the Carnival, Ivan Campbell; Girls, under seven, any costume, Mavis Holt, Beverley Morris, Marg- aret MacKinnon; Boys, under 7, any costume, Paul Sehaekr, Bobby linker, Billy Neil. Fancy Costume, Girls S to 12, Verna Wol f e, Evelyn Simmons, Eli7abeth Patterson, Sheila Denny, Elsie Mc- Calm, Jean McCann; Comic Costume, Boys, -8 to 12—Goldwin Holt, Eraser Wallace, Wesson Gilmour; Fancy costume, open to all, Girls, Marlene Schaefer, Florence Schaefer, Dale Holland; Boys, (Fancy Costume Har- ' old Keil, Ivan Campbell, Glenn Me- t, Lemmitt; Comic costume open to all, (Girls), Shirley Holt, Phyllis Khig, Marjorie Foster; (Boys), T. J. Setae fer, George Epworth, Carl Williams. Races, Girls 12 and under—Myrtle Wolfe, Joan Denunerling, Phyylis Xeith and Shirley Holt, Races, Boys, 12 and under, Jimmy Patterson, James Robinson, Lorne Seifert; Girls, Over 12 years, Marlene Schaefer, Mrs. 'Earl Baker; Boys over 12 years, Everitt Ashton, Bill John. ston; Character costume, Ladies, any age, Mrs. Ted Holland, Joan Holland; Character costume, Gents, any age, Gordon Merrell, Donald Ooig; Nat- ional costume, ladies, Joan Demmer - ling, Florence Schaefer; 'National costnme, Gents, Gordon Merrell, Don- ald Doig; Best performing clown, T.., J. Schaefer, George Epworth; Couples race; Jim Robinson, 1,Iyria Wolfe; Ix Two short years we have added over 257,000 telephones, put in hundreds of switchboards and trained thousands of people to extend and improve your telephone service. We are adding more telephones to meet the continuing demand for service.just as fast as equipment becomes available. All this is being done in the fate of rising costa. Vet, up to now, there has been increase in the basic telephone rates established 21 years ago. For you, this means greater *due than ever before: for us, the satisfaction of providing "the best telephone service at the lowest possible cost". THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA yournose some-timesillIsup with stuffy transient con- gestion—put a few drops of Va-tro-nol in each nostril. It quickly reduces con- gestion and makes breathing easier in a hurry . . . gives grand relief from minty, sneezy, stuffy distress of head colds.Followclirectionsinthe package. PICKS VA110-1110L New W. I. Organized East Huron „District members of the Womep's Institute will welcome a new group this spring when their dis- trict annual is held, Molesworth Branch which disbanded a number of years ago, have re-organized and al- ready have 20 new members. The meeting i,tr'''as conducted by Mrs. G, Armstrong, Brussels, District Presi- dent. Mrs. George MacDonald was elected President and ,Mrs. Andrew' Simpson, Secretary-Treasurer. There are now seven branches in East Hur- on Majestic: Ethel, Bluevale, Wrox- eter, Gorrie, Fordwich and Moles- worth. Junior Red Cross Active Our teachers in this district are to be commended for their leadership giv- en to the work of the Junior Red Cross. Mr. Hamilton and Mrs. Wear- ring are leaders of the Wroxeter group. Mrs. Win. Wright for Lane's School, where on Friday night, March 19th, a progressive Euchre will be held in aid of the work of The Junior Red Cross. Concert Group Well Received Although the attendance owing to many other attractions was not as large as we hoped for, those who were privileged to attend were amply rewarded when on Friday night in the Town Hall under the auspices of St. James Guild, a group from Blue- vale 'United Church presented a var- iety programme including a play, "Sewing for the Heathen". The pro- gramme included solos, readings, Men's Chorus and Orchestra. Each number was well prepared and the humorous play a highlight. Rev. Mr. Burden of Bluevale, was chairman. Mrs. H. V. McKenney, president of the Guild, welcomed the Circert group. Rev. J. C. Coley and Rev, Mr. Jennings of ,Morpeth, both spoke briefly. Following the concert, the caste were entertained by the ladies of St. James Church. Before you turn the toaster on,' Please have the bread at hand; And if to "OFF" in time you'll turn, Know what? Your toast will never burn 1 Wingham Utilities Commission