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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-09-29, Page 9MEET MISSANOMRS:AMERICA OF 1948 Beatrice (Bebe) Sbopp, the 18. yetr-old brunette of Hopkins, Mum„ 'who was named "Miss America of 1048" in the finals of the annual beauty and talent competitions in Atlantic City, N.J,, is shown ar- rayed in her royal robes and wear- ing her $10,000 crown. in midi' to the title, the lovely and tal imn "Miss Minnesota" won a scholarship, a $3,000 autotm , • interest of talent se • • Hollywood and BroadwiN AMINIMPT,01•4101.11%. Meg --0mIrn1 Press Crtiomqn Mrs. Maria Stroluncier al Phila- . idphia, Pa., is shown with the crown she won at Asbury Park, N.J., in the tenth annual contest to determine Mrs. America, She won the title in competition against 25 married contestants, Mrs.Stroh- moicii is 5'G". weighs 124 pounds, is "ichda with green eyes and beside?; • mare apparent qualifications, •, c-ck. She submitted prize f maearoni salad and fried • with cranberry sauce. 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BLUE Experienced Auctioneer Licensed for Counties of HURON & BRUCE, All Sales Capably Itamiled Phone 49. -4. Ontario No. 34 Wednesday, September 29, 1948 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE NINE- 4 Mr, and Mrs. Vern Pacey of Shel- burne, were week-end guests of Reg, and Mrs. Pacey. Mr. and Mrs. John Work, Miss June Work, Mr. Graemc Work, all of Brus- sels, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Moffatt and attended Anniver- sary Services in the United Church, Mr. and Mrs, H, B, Allen, Brussels, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. Allen. Mr, and Mrs, Leslie Bolt and family of Belgrave, were Sunday guests of relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank .Graham also Mrs, Adam Graham, all of Fordwich, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jacklin. Mr, Harold Hamilton spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Herman Nethery, Belgrave. Mrs,. Hamilton, who has been a patient in Wingham General Hospital for the past two weeks is improving and expects to leave the hospital soon. Sunday guests of D. S, and Mrs, MacNataghton, were Mr, and Mrs, Robert Connell and Marjorie, Mrs. W. E. Hainstock all of Fordwich, Mrs, James Connell, Palmerston, Mr. and Mrs. N, T, MacLaughlin, Mr, Keith MacLaughlin, Wingham. Mr. 'and Mrs, Greer Wylie, Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Sela. Breckenridge, of Jamestown, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wylie. Mr. and Mrs. J. Summerville, Lon- don, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs, John Colwill. Rev. U. E. Cronhielm was in Otter- ville, on Sunday conducting Anniver- sary services. The Baptismal service for John George, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lane, took place in Wingham Presbyterian Church, at Sunday morn- ing service. Rev. Alexande; Nimmo officiating. Later the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lane and Mr. and Mrs. McCormick Armstrong of Teesyater, were dinner• guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Lane at the Brunswick Hotel. Mrs. W. T. Elliott and her mother, Mrs. Hastie, has returned from a three weeks' visit with Mr. and Mrs. George St. Mary's, Clifford. Mr. Frank Green and Arthur of Simcoe, who is enjoying a two week's holiday, spent several days in Mus- koka lakes, during the past week. Sunday guests of Mrs, W. E. \Veir were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ireland, and sons, Bryan, Bobbie and Barry, Teeswater, also Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dane and Edgar, Salem. Anniversary Services Rev. George Wylie of Otterville, a native of Howick Township, was the guest speaker for Anniversary service • in the United Church on Sunday. In expressing his pleasure at being pres- ent, the speaker said it was a great honour to speak in the church which ,had been attended by his grandfather, his father and himself, as a child, In the morning his chosen theme was, "The Upward Look," the text was • found in psalm 121, verse 1. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills ant ' in the evening," not what we helieve but whom, with the text, I know whom I have believed. 2nd. Cur. ch. 1-verse 12. A choir of twenty under the direc- tion of Mr. G. A. Wearring with Miss Mary Gibson as organist, added much to the beauty of the services. The words of the morning anthem were, "0 for a Thousand Tongues to Sing, and Salvation 1) the Joyful Sound." The guest soloist, Mrs. Carl DInglas rf Dehnore, sang, I walked today whore Jesus walked, At the evening service Bob Cunningham sang, "The Holy City." A male quartette, Vern Hupfer, . E E —. Bennett & Comore 'Phone 447 Wingham For Your BUILDING, CARPENTERING Repair Work Built-in CUPBOARDS Art,Gibson, Gilbert Howes and Allurid Wearring sang, "Nearer My God to Thee" and the words of the evening anthem, "Praise the Lord, all ye Nat- ions." Late summer flowers in artistic ar- rangement placed in the church by Mrs, James Douglas and Mrs. Vern MacDonald, and their helpers, made a lovely setting for the special services, which were largely attended. Sunday School Rally At 10 a.m. E. S. Time, Sunday next, October 3rd., the 'United Church Sun- day School will hold their annual Rally Day Service. The children parents and all who are interested will be cordial- ly Welcomed. Following morning ser- vice at 11 a.m. in keeping with the world wide Communion, the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed. On Tuesday, October 5th, at 7 p.m., in the church school-room a pot Luc k Supper will be held. Sunday School pupils, members of the congregation are all cordially invited. Meat, butter and rolls will be supplied. Donations of food other than these are asked for. Women's Association Twenty-three members answered the Roll When members of the Women's Association held their September meeting on Tuesday of last week, The ,president, Mrs. Wm, Hart, presided and opened with the hymn, I Am Thine, 0 Lord, followed by The Lord's Prayer, Mrs, Green, who is moving from the community was re- placed,as Treasurer, by Mrs. Chas. McCutcheon. The hymn, Pass Me Not 0 Gentle Saviour and prayer by Mrs. Cronhielm brought the devotional per- iod to a close. Two quilts were quilted during the afternoon. Pot Luck Supper was served by Mrs. W. T. McLean and Mrs. George MacDonald, who were in charge of the tuecitug arratnre- ments. Two members, Mrs. McTayish and Mrs. Allister Green were called forward and the following address read by Mrs, Leslie Douglas. This afternoon we have gathered here to spend a few moments tog.-other in honour of two of our faithful mem- bers of the Wonten's Association. During your membership with us we have reaped a benefit from y,ur work which was highly commendable. This is something for which .we are all proud. A s we mentioned before, you were faithful, we all know many long hours were spent by you here, which, when we look back makes tie rest of us feel somewhat guilty. We are assured through past espt.r. knees that our loss will be anotater's gain. We feel we have gained a friend- ship which we hope will be everlasang. Friendship is a lovely thing It is God-given, Sunshine on the darkest day, A little bit ta7 Heaven. A friend who will climb the hills Or go down in the s alley with y on. A friend Wi:' will go to the edge of tell the story at the next meeting. Games were played at the close. 'Over 20 members were in attendance, Women's Missionary SOcietcy The October meeting of the W,M. 5, of the United Church, will be held in the church school room on Friday, October 8th, at 3 p.m. Mrs, A. :j. San- derson will have charge of the devot- ional period, Arrangements will be completed for the Autumn Thankoffer- 'Mg Service to be held ater in the month, Mrs. Howes will have charge of the Study Book, and the Roll Call to be answered by a 'Thanksgiving Verse. John Gowdy At Wingham General Hospital on Tuesday, September 21st, 1948, the death took place of a life long and highly esteemed citizen in the person of John Gowdy, following an illness of sixteen months, during which time he suffered severely with great pat- ience. John Gowdy was born in 1863 on the 17th con. of Howick, When a youdg man he worked at blacksmith- ing, later he conducted a general store business at Bclmore. For ten years he was employed by the U,F.O., Wing- ham, the rest of his life was spent in farming, until his retirement to Wrox- eter, two years ago. During his more active years, Mr. Gowdy gave fine service to the church, especially in choir work, to which he gave leadership for many years. He also served as councillor for Howick Township, several years. For his activ- ities in community life and as a good neighbour and friend, his memory will long remain. Mr. Gowdy was twice married. In 1888, to Jane Nay, who died in 1907, being survived by five children, Edith Annetta (Mrs. Doig), Drayton; Bessie (Mrs. J. W. Hyndman), Gorrie; Sam- Sam- NOINIMMINEM111111111111111EMINNIIMISMEll uel Roy, Nelson Gery, and Harold Nay, all of Howick Tsp. In 1914 he was married to Ernmaline S. Vogan, who also survives. Private funeral services were held on Thursday afternOon from his late residence in Wroxeter, followed by a public service in the 'United Church, with Rev. U. E. Cronhielm in charge, By request, Mrs, Chas, McCutcheon and Mrs. D, S. MacNaughton sang, "Good Night • and Good Morining," Pallbearers were, Albert Gallaher, David Weir, Edward Palmer, James Shearer, Robert Dane and Gavin Muir, and the flower bearers, Harold and Allen Hyndman, Raymond Gowdy, Mac and Lorne Doig, Gibson Vogan. Interment was made in McIntosh cemetery. Wroxeter Branch of the Women's Institute will hold their October meet- ing on the 13th, owing to the fact of the regular meeting day, October 6th, being Teeswater Fair Day. Miss Fay Hack, Huntsvilleas.and Mr. Harry Dewey of Engelhart, were week-end guests with Mr, and Mrs. H. V, McKenney. Howick Lions Business Meeting held in the Masonic Rooms, Wrox- eter, on Thursday evening, the 23rd., was well attended with the new presi- dent, Lion Stan Bride in the chair, Financial report tendered by Treas- urer, Lion Roy Hunter was very en- thusiastically received by the mem- bers. Several other Committee reports were received among which the Annual Frolic report which showed a net of $1600.00. Several new members were proposed and the Club was generally shown to be in a very healthy condi- tion. It was proposed that the Novem- b* Supper Meeting take the form of a Father and Son or Daughter Night and be held in Kurtzville where The Kurtzville W.A. of the Lutheran Church, have very kindly consented to cater for the occasion. The regular Attention Seed Growers! WE ARE BUYERS OF Timothy, Red Clover, Alfalfa CONSIDER THESE. ADVANTAGES: • Newest and best equipped plant in Western Ontario • Seed picked up free anywhere in Western Ontario • Highest Cash Prices — Prompt retprns • Free Storage for growers wanting to hold seed, • All growers' seed fully insured. Write or Telephone, Jones, MacNaughton Seed Ltd. P. 0. Box "H" - 'Phone 207 EXETER, ONTARIO OR CONTACT HAROLD COURTNEY, RIPLEY, ONT R.'N. ALEXANDER, LONDESBORO, ONT. WROXETER Friends from a distance attending the funeral services of the late Mr, John Gowdy were M. and Mrs. Mel- vin Gowdy, Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Vo- gan, Torontto, Mr. Grenville Vogan, St. Thomas, Mr. R. G, Vogan, Lon- don, also relatives from Mildmay and Harriston. Mrs: Frank Sanderson who has spent some weeks with her daughter, has returned home. We arc pleased to know her health is improving. Miss Agnes Wearring, Toronto, was a week-end visitor with her parents. Business and Professional Directory One who will meet P ,11 'each dayWith a smile, If needs be, over it toa. the worl,l, October Supper Night to be held in. Gorrie at which time The Club will entertain their new District Governor Clayton Rawlings of Windsor. The \Most Popular Thoroughfare in Town Your Weekly Newspaper WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company Est, 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. Head Office — Toronto , H. C. MacLean Insurance Agency Wingham W. A, CRAWFORD, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 150 Wingham DR. W. M. CONNELL ,DR. B. N. CORM PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS Phone 19 THOS, FELLS AUCTIONEER and REAL ESTATE THE BEST OF SERVICE PLENTY OP EXPERIENCE 'Phone 2-31 Witighatn A. H. McTAVISH Teeswater, Ontario Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public and Conveyancer. Office: Gorton House, Wroxeter every Thursday afterrt000n 1.30 to 4.30 and by appointment, Phone — Teeswater 120J J. 1ST. BUSEIFJELD, Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. • Money to Loan Office — Meyer Block, Wingham CRAWFORD HETIERINOTON Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Winglutm, Phone 48 3. H. CRAWFORD, X.C. \ R. S. HETHERINGTON, :K.C: One who will help you to set, The wondro ,us beauty of love divine, Vet full of happy glee. A friend, who is there when sorrow comes, And you feel your life is done, One who will lead you thp,ugh chmls and mist, Into the Light of His Son. We 'now wish you to take along this little token as a remembrance front our society and hope that it will your way when the path may seem dark ahead. Presentation of Tacztrie • Pin-up Bedroom lamps were male to Mrs. MeTavishand Mrs. Green, expressed deep appreciation for the kindness of fellow members of the Woracit's Association. Women's Institute An all members programme will be carried out at the October meeting of the Wroxeter Women's Institute to be held on Wednesday, October 7111, at 2.30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Vern Denny. Motto, So much laughter, :so much life enjoyed, will be given by Mrs. James Sangster. Roll Call, An exhibition of and ideas froni Christ- mas gifts, The hostess will be assisted by Mrs. Wylie, Mrs. Sangster and Mrs. Anger. Mission Band The Buds of Promise Mission Band held their September meeting in the church school-room on Monday, at 4,15 o'clock. Leaders, Mrs. Stuart Higgins and Mrs. Harvey Reidt were in charge. President, Shirley McMich- ael presided and Donna Maclean pre- sented the minutes. Mrs. Pacey read the story, "A new pair of shoes," from the Mission Baud Study Book." "Around the world with the Bible," Mrs, Wesley Eiernpel was chosen to The Most Effective Medium Through Which Advertisers Sell Their Goods—Take Advantage of it! 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