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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-11-17, Page 7111110011191111111111111111111111111111111011111111111101111111111111111111111111111111111111111110 E • Flowicic lions Club W ILL PRESENT AN Amateur Contest . in the TOWN HALL, Wroxeter at 8:15 p.m,, cm l'ida Nov. 26 10 PRIZES AMOUNTING TO $60.00 • .s Judging to be done by point system. Only first 20 entries received will be accepted. No entries received after 6 p.m., November 24th. ENTRY FORMS may be obtained from and returned to W. K. EDGAR, WROXETER — Get Your Entries in Rarity ADMISSION—Adults 50c , Public School Pupils 25c Pre-School Age — FREE. At a previous performance over 100 ,,PeoPle were turned away. 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A dainty lunch was ser- ved by the hostess, assisted by . Chas. Lawrence and a serial was enjoyed. Mr. John Timm is in Listowel Hos. pital. All wish for him a speedy re- covery to good health. Wednesday, November 17, 1948 THE WINGFIAM ADVANCE-TIMES r PAGE $MTEg nn wtN> osionisis imixami wiloxgTER Mr. and Mrs. Wan. De Stranlyn and daughter, Edith of Shelbourne, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Townsend,' Mr. Amos Denny, Fordwich, spent the week-end-with Mr, and Mrs. Vern Penny. Mrs. W. E. Hainstock, Fordwich„ spent part of last week with D. S. and Mrs. MacNaughton. Mr, and Mrs, Allen Munro and daughter, Winnifred also Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright, were in Toronto on Thursday attending the "Ice Cap-e ades." Mrs, Frank Sanderson spent the week-end with her daughter, Miss Eleanor Sanderson, Toronto. Mrs. M, Sellers is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital. Mrs, Sel- lers suffered a heart attack. Her many friends in and around Wroxeter, hope for a speedy and complete recovery, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brandon and Miss Norma Brandon also Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sims, all of Toronto, were recent guests with friends here, Mr. George Harris has during the past week moved the house purchased from John Weir and has it placed on the foundation which was newly built on the farm he recently purchased from Mr. Thos. Shearer. Mrs. James Sangster is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Max Stewart, Moles- worth. Mr. Jim Rae and Mr. Russel Rae,, Brantford, were Sunday visitors with their mother, Mrs. D. W, Rae. Mrs. Ruth MacDonald and daugh- ters, Mary and Catharine, were Kit- chener visitors on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington, Toronto, were visitors in town on Thursday. Mr. Jim Rae, Brantford, suffered a loss of about $800.00 when thieves broke the lock on the back door of his home. Mr. Rae and his niece, Miss Joyce Rae of Hanover and a girl friend, both Stratford Normal stud- ents were having dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Russel Rae when the break-in took place. Both ladies had part of their clothing stolen. Thieves have been very busy during the past weeks in Brantford city. Young People's Union The Young People's Union, United Church weekly meeting took the form Of a social evening. Pete Dobson pre: sided over the opening exercises. Bob Cunningham led in sing song. Ken Edgar was Master Ceremonies for a programme of games and contests. Refreshments, were served at the close. Plans were made by the mem. hers to attend in a hody. The picture, Kings of Kings to be held in Gorrie Town Hall, Monday,. November 15th, D.D.Q.M, Visits Lodge Forest Lodge were honored at their regular meeting, on Monday evening by Rt, Wor. Bro, VanWyck of Wing. ham,' District Deputy Grand Master. Visitors from many lodges in the dis- trict were present. A. social hour was enjoyed at the close of the meeting, when members of the, local Lodge ser- ved refreshments. Mr. and Mrs, H. V. MacKenney were in Orillia over the week-end Visiting the Tatter's sister, who under- went a major operation on Thursday last, Mission Band Winnifred Munro presided over the regular meeting of the Buds of Prom- ise Mission Band on Monday evening, at 4,15 o'clock; Donna MacLean acted as Secretary. The opening hymn, Around the Throne of God in Heaven, was followed by repeating the Purpose and The Lord's Prayer. Jamie and David Sanderson, received members and offering and thirty-eight embers and visitors answered the Roll Call. Mrs. Moffat read the story entitled "Where can one find such a Story," taken from the Study Book. Around the World with the Bible. The hymn, Jesus Loves Me This I Know, and the benediction brought the meeting to. a close. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Stuart Higgins and Mrs. Harvey Reidt in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Durst, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Durst, Larry and Lynda spent Sunday with Stratford friends. Women's Missionary Society The November meeting of the W. M.S. United Church was held on Fri- day, November 12th, in the church parlors. The meeting was called tr) order with quiet music. Mrs. Munro at the organ. The president, Mrs. Harold Hamilton gave the Call to Worship. Remembrance Day comes back again. We gather in schools and churches or around Memorials to re- call with affection and pride those noble souls, who died that freedom and brotherhood might not perish from the earth, on the battlefield,- in the air, on the sea, and on the bomb- ed places. Of many lands, these val- iant hearts, fighting for an ideal gave their lives without seeing their dreams come true. They died before the dawn. God grant that so far as we of this generation are concerned they may not have died in vain, Mrs, Harvey Timm and Mrs. Roy B. Hunter, ar- ranged the devotional period and the Theme was " The Love of God." The hymn, God loved the World, for Sin- ners last was sung. Mrs. Timm read the scripture tesson. Mrs. Hunter led. in prayer. The Roll Call, A verse of Remembrance brought a fine response. The new Missionary hymn, "I will not be afraid was suttee A Committee was. pained for the packing of the bale, Mrs. Hunter kindly invited the members to hold the December meet- ing at her home. Mrs. MacNaughton read a poem on "Remembrance." Mrs. Munro and Mrs. Hamilton gave an interesting report of the recent Sectional Rally held in Gorrie. Mrs. Denny presented an interesting Re- view of a chapter in the Study Book, "West of the Gorges" which dealt in part with the work of the late Miss Caroline Wellwood, who labor- ed for many -years as a Missionary in China, Misses -Marilyn and Marjorie Timm favored with a duet, J esus Wants Me for a Sunbeam. The hymn, Come let us sing of a wonderful love, and prayer by the President, brought the meeting to a close. Mrs. Wm. Montgomery was called to Markdale on Friday morning ow- ing to the serious illness of her mother, who is a patient in. Markdale Hospital. Women's Institute The November meeting of Wrox- eter Branch of the Women's Institute; was- held on Wednesday at the home- of a Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, The president, Mrs. H. V. MacKenney, conducted the meeting and Mrs. W. T. MacLean presented the minutes and correspondence, which included a Thank You letter from Mrs. Henry in England, who had received the sec- ond parcel of food sent by the group also tow pen pals in Scotland. A gift of money was voted to members of Forest Lodge Air. & A.M., who have generously loaned their banquet hall on several occasions for the use of the W.I. A Committee was named to -meet the village council re the install- ing of the completed stage certaim Mrs. Alvin Moffat gave interesting current events, also Mrs. Vern Denny presented Current Events, ,prepared by Mrs. James Sangster, yam was unable to be present. Mrs, U. E. Cronbielm had charge of the Topic. The Women of China, Mrs.. Cron- who was a Missiofiary Nurse for some years in China gave a de- lightful and informative address and her exhibit of clothing, ornaments, ete.„ made by the Chinese added to the interest. Twenty-sir members answered the roll call. Customs in other countries. sour visitors signed the guest Book. rive young children were welcome guests at the ,meeting. Mrs, Lyle Brothers gave a delgihtful piano All present signed their names to a card of good wishes to he sent to a member who is ill ht the hospital, Mrs. M. Sellers. Delegates attending District Conference, "bevel- tfpuig CornmUnity Enter-01'1'0e gave room a a n a a a n a • n n n n • • n n n n • • n n • • • • • a n • n n a a a 111 M a ill a a I a 11 a a a a a a few of the highlights given by Mrs. Clarence Hayes of Georgetown. Mrs. R. B, Hunter moved a vote of thanks to the hostess. Mrs. W. T. MacLean and Mri. Harold Hamilton served re- freshments and a social hour was en- joyed. Lions Supper Meeting Lion Cliff Rawlings, Windsor, new District Governor will be guest speak- er at the regular. Lions Supper meet- ing on Thursday evening of this week. He will also initiate two new meinbers into the Howick Lions. There will be a showing of the Technicolour film, depicting the Lions District A Con- vention held in Timmins last sum- mer. Plans were completed at the last business meeting for the Amateur Night to be held in Wroxeter Town Hall, on the evening of November 26th. Last years Amateur Concert brought many more entries than could be accepted. The Concert with Ken Edgar as Master of Ceremonies, was a real success, Everyone will look forward with interest to the 1948 concert, r'le i The Masonic Banquet Hall has been loaned to the Women's Institute to hold their second social event of the season, a progressive euchre on Nov. 23rd„ at 8,30 p,m, These social even- ings sponsored by the W.I. arc an loupnpcoh,rtunity to meet your friends and neighbours. Ladies are asked to bring Ladies' Guild Met St. James' Anglican Ladies' Guild met on Nov. 8th at the home of Mrs. Mary Archer, the meeting opening With prayer. Minutes were approved AS read. During the business session plans were completed and committees set up for annual bazaar on Nov. 27th, At 2.30 p.m., in the church rooms. Many fine articles were completed and priced for the bazaar Aria the lad- ies were kept busily occupied all after- noon. Rev. 3, Coley spoke briefly on being missionary minded and urged all to adopt a missionary goal for the con- to adopt a missionary goal for the corn- ing year, he also reported on- the Dio- sesan meeting at Clinton, which he and the People's Warden, ,Mr. H. V. Mc- Kenney, had attended recently. Roll call was responded to by payment of membership fees, December meeting will include election of Officers. All members are urged to complete and Telephone 237 MonarCh Dealer Wingham WIIIMPIIIIMSRME1== MT S ingham WINTERIZING SERVICE Complete winterizing service means more than just anti,freeze—rmore than just a I change of oil, Ford of Canada dealers from 4 coast to coast now introduce a new com- plete SWAY WINTERIZING SERVICE ' that will give you trouble-free driving for , the winter months ahead. Your Ford of Canada dealer is ready to completely winterize your car and offer friendly advice tegafding_necessaty adjustments and repairs. 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