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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-05-12, Page 9Wednesday, May 12, 1948 Sales Clerk Wanted -s-'• FOR Ladies' Reaily-to-Wear Store -.• Young lady with experience preferred, but not necessary. Excellent opportunity for the right applicant. S Apply by letter only, stating qualifications, if any. Box CV, Advance-Times ff It WROXETER (continued from page six) A new sidewalk is being built from Dobsods Store to Heimpel's Butcher Shop which will greatly improve the appearance of Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. John Calwill spent the week-end with London friends. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller, Detroit, spent the past few days with Mr. and , Electrify a n YOUR Sewing.Machine a a 711 $30.00 cash Singer Sewing Centre Durham Rd. Hanover aint Up. Clean Up. Spring Is Here ! Let's Get Out Those Rakes Let's Get Rid of That Junk Let's Plant Flowers, Shrubs Let's Clean Up! Paint Up! Let's Show the World Wingham Is BEAUTIFUL SPONSORED BY YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 0771,18/407e 0/7 spate Tilt ilANX MANAGER Friendly financial counsellor, hub a the confitry's oOMInerciat activity. The tank Manager—genial and wise; offering the benefit of his wide experience to the many individuals and businesses of his corranumty. Men like this, soiree of Canada's finest; we in the service of the public--at your service. DAWES BLACK HORSE BREWERY cutvertiseinents ribute to those Cartactittra in the service of I e Public fat Mil seRgeez CAMERON TAXI "Jim' Cameron Wingham On t. Al! Passengers Insured MONDAY, MAY 24-10:30 - 11 pan.—CBL. 740 FRIDAY, MAY 28— 800-9 pent.—CBL 749 Vote PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE JUNE / Foblklieeiby1FM COI's* of OnfeirTei TIM WINGRAIV/ ADVANCE-PL E$ Sellers epent the week-end here. Mrs. Sellers whose health we are pleased to say has improved, will remain at her home here, Mr. Harold Kaake went to Victoria Hospital last week where he hoped to. have the caste removed from his leg which injury was suffered in an aceb. dent last sin-rimer, Mr. Thos, Jacklin is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, His many friends hope for a speedy recovery to good health, Miss Edna Lawrence, Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mother's Day Service United Church, its chancel bright with an attractive arrangement of spring flowers was a lovely setting for the Special Mother's Day and Baptis ismal service on Sunday morning. Rev. U E, Cronhielm spoke on the subject "Holy Examples" pointing out noth- ing was so improtant in the moulding of the life of children as the power of example and urged the young to re- spect and love their parents. A Mothers Choir with Mrs. Lyle Broth- ers at the organ, led in the singing, An anthem, "My Mother's Prayers have followed Me" was sung. Mrs. C. McCutcheon and Mrs. D. S. MacNau- ghton sang a duet, The church by the side of the Road". Baptismal service was held when Ross Wayne Benjamin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sanderson, and Mary Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Edgar were received into the church. Now on display in our show. room is the beautiful New Monarch that has set new standards for appearance, safety and really luxurious motoring. The New 1949 Monarch is new through and through—from bumper to bumper—from top to tires: We invite you to be among the first to see it. Try and find . time to drop in today, Huron Motors Ford and Monarch Dealer Phone 237 Wingham St, James $ervice T:leautiful American Beauty Roses graced the Altar of St. :James Angli- can Church on Sunday last. They were placed there by Mrs, Charles Law-, rence a Mother's Day gift from her daughter. Rev. 3, C. Caley paid tri- bute to Mothers in his sermon and special prayers were read, Women's Institute Mrs. Reg. Pacey opened her home on Wednesday afternoon for the May meeting of the Wroxeter Branch of the Women's Institute, The president, Mrs. H, V. MacKenney presided, opening the meeting with the singing of the Ode and repeating The Lord's Prayer, Mrs, W. T. MacLean pre- sented the report for the year, The auditors Mrs. Wearring and Mrs.,Hun- ter, in their report congratulated Mrs. MacLean on her neat well kept books, with every detail correct, Mrs. j. H. Wylie was in charge of the Motto, "The Book I Have Most Enjoyed", prize winning essay written by Mrs. J, H. Christian of Wardsville. Mrs. J. N. Allen led in community singing. Mrs, H. I. Durst reviewed Current Events which included an article by "Denton Massey, who sees Metallic Age as Canada's chance pointers on Citi- zenship urging Women to vote in the coming election, New Electric gadgets, Items of local interest including new lights and sidewalks closing with a seasonable Joke on lawn cutting from the Ladies Home Journal. The first Box of the year has been forwarded to Britain, Mrs. J. H. Wylie named its contents. Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton reported the completion of the Hous- ing Plan Contest. Mrs, Hunter an- nounced $175.00 had been collected for The Appeal for Overseas Relief by W. I. members in the village. Mrs. Har- old Hamilton, District Director, gave a report of the Executive meeting re- cently held at Ethel. Mrs. 3. N. Allen convener of Historical Research gave a very interesting paper on the early History of Wroxeter. Settlement was made in 1855. In 1874 the population was 750 and Wroxeter was a more progressive town than Wingham. The Roll Call was answered by the pay- ment of fees. Mrs. Denny moved a vote of thanks to the hostess, assisting at the tea hour were Mrs. Hart, Mrs. McKercher and Mrs. Munro, Young People's Union Hold Social Due to unfavourable weather the plans of the Young People's Union to hold a Weiner Roast in the Park could not be carried out: In its place a very enjoyable social evening was held in the church school room, President, Jean Moffat presided over the Devot- ional opening exercises and a short business session in which committees were set up to take care of the ar- rangements for Thursday evening's special event, when the Dramatic Club from Melville Presbyterian Church of Brussels will present a play, "The Dutch Detective" in Wroxeter Town Hall. Bob Cunningham led. in Com- munity singing. Refreshments were served at the close. Women's Missionary Society The May meeting of the Women's Missionary Society will be held in the Church parlours on Friday, May 14th, at 3 p.m. Theme "Mothers of the Bible". ,Mrs, W. G. Gibson and Mrs. Alvin Moffat twill have charge of the Devotional period, Mrs. Gilbert How- es will present a chapter of the Study Book, Roll Call, Memories of Mother. Reports of the recent Presbytecial • will be given by the delegates, Help Keep Our Countryside Clean ; Again we have e-Ime to the clean-up time of year, Mien the .0 inter rubbish Is gathered. Do di!eetrd it where it will not be an eyesore to other eiti.ams the community or the touriste who will pass stir way this summer. Prom the • Countryman's 1S7u.,r quutel Une of the things that irritate me extremely is the inenking disregard of natural beauty, Ohs obi tin cans and rub- bish dumped in beautiful road-side brook, motors cars left to mot in open meadows. These things are evidenceS of our lack of eivilzation. Let us keep the road sides ot this beautiful e,,un- tryside dean, "Tile Frost Rings Daughter," a Cantata was prestined in Brownsville last week by United Church choir. James Gay directing. Stage scenery was painted by Ruth Kern, Blue light- ing was effectise against the white : gowns of the ladies. Mrs. Edward Harris and Miss Helen Roche were soloists, Mrs. Ormiston Smith, pian- ist. Mts. Harris is the former Evelyn Gamble, who for some years was on the staff of Wroxeter Confirmation School here. Mrs. Harris also took part in an eight hand arrangement for piano playing, two numbers, Andan- tiono by Gade and March Mititaire by Schubert. Dedication Service St. James Anglican S. S. and Con- gregation members will join Trinity Church, Fordwich, on Sunday next, May 16th, at 4 pot. at a special ser. vice at which a plaque in memory of : the War Dead of that congregation will be dedicated. Rev. „Alexander Nimmo wilt be guest speaker. A cot• dial invitation is extended to all Attend this service at Pordwith, National Film 'Pictures An interesting series of Pictures be shown in the Town Hall, May 26th, Mrs. Robert Gibson. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Gibson are sisters. Miss Isobel Smith of the Bell Tele- phone Staff, Weston, was a week-end guest of Miss Rona Vanvelsor, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fulford also Mr. and Mrs. Barclay, of Toronto, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Burke. Mr. and Mrs, D. S. MacNaughton and John, spent Sunday with Fordwich friends, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Depew, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller, Mr. Don De- pew and Miss Dorene Mason, all of Toronto, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm. Mr. Wni. J. Souch, Mrs. Mildred Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Souch and daughter, Leata, all of 3rd, line of Morris, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stamper, Mrs. 0, G. Anderson who was un- able to be present at the May meeting of Wroxeter Women's Institute will be present at the june meeting to discuss Huron County Hospitalization Plan. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dane were, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Sproule, Detroit, Mr. and Mrs, Earl Sproule, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gallaher are visiting friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Hetherington and children of Toronto, also Mrs, M. gixclire: Party The Wroxeter W I. are arranging a Progressive Euchre for May 18th, at 8.30 p.m, in the Red Cross Rooms. Come and enjoy an evening with your neighbours and friends. at 8.30 p.m. by National Film Board ,Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Philip with ,Mr. Roy in charge. Tice Royal wedding, a review of the wedding of Phone 65 Representative 1i 3 • 'Phone 293 Wingliarn I Mountbatten close ups show the pro- cession towards Westminster Abbey. The Wedding Procession within the Abbey. The return journey. The Royal Family on the Balcony. The leaving of the Bride and Groom for their honey- moon. Additional films, out Beyond Town, (Health Picture), "Canada Dan- ces" presenting the slow tempo of the Indian religious dancing. The quadrille of the pioneer. National Dances brought by settlers from the Old World, the Art Form of Ballet and Modern. Jive. The .Peoples Charter, how it carne to be written, United Nat- ions conferences, Eye Witness,. Itni- rant displaced persons welcomed at Halifax, etc. Thie picture show is sponsored by 00000 000000000 INSURANCE CO. "The Friendly Company" • Plans designed to fit your need. i Ilittrilltliffill11111111014%114111110110111.1111111MIMMI1111111111, Stewart A. Scott Montreal Life CHESTERFIELDS CHAIRS, SOFA BEDS, ANTIQUES RE-COVERED GIBSON'S UPHOLSTERING and REPAIR SHOP Phone 260 Maple St. Winghatn the local Women's Institute. Every- one is welcome. There is no admission charge. fvommulmolomlitmi.mommumMomionlimmw PURDON'S BAKERY 'PHONE 145 WINGHAM The Home of QUALITY BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY We take orders Daily • (Saturday to 12 noon) 11110111.111111161111#1110 HEAR PREMIER GEORGE DREW DISCUSS • ill ",THE PROVINCIAL ELECTION JUNE 1"