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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-12-22, Page 13BELGRAVE Baby Stricken Ralph Logan, 18 month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Logan was admit- ted to Wingham General Hospital suf- 5-201-kiMest-IMMblibatOrDm-Ma2saaatD1-7 A 'HAPPY HOLIDAY{ We wish you a holiday as cozy as your Christ- mas hearth — as warm and glowing as the Yule log. CAMERON'S TAXI toometoctommetwommorto Mrs. E. A. Vanstone Sun Life Insurance Co.' also Fire and.Auto Insurance My Christmas wish contentment and tran- quillity throughout the world. PENCE ON EARTH O C•• Ii McGill Radio Service AND BEST v1 ;5l11r5 KERR'S Drug Store 6 IPPINKVCIMIllt4141040440“ Women% cossack velvet BOOTS. with 2 Domes LOW and CUBAN A special purchase of these Boots enables us. to pass on this, saving; to you. SPECIAL elt A C . PRICE J ere lar A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!. Dunlop's Shoe Store ALL SHOES FITTED BY X-RAY amsnm-mmedemiDammaisompipoonm. 'tk7i012*-212MMOMMAIDOIDMIX May Christmas open to you and your family this, year new vistas of joy, happiness and con- tentment. Wm. Brownlie uatatetettemetelmatatevetatetatetatve4 Hamilton s . e • The glow of our Christ. mas candles brightens our best Wishes to you for a Merry Christmas. BROWNE'S Shoe Repair litlinkfeittintitaMOAIMO104;10004: • too GREETINGS May the ship bearing the golden treasure of health and happiness sail your way this Yule- tide season. May your Christmas be merry. Jack Wilson Belgrave 00,0e.ltivattlattlet . JUNIOR W.A. OF ST. PAUL'S The annual meeting and election of officers of the Junior W.A. of St. Paul's Anglican Church was held on Monday evening, December 12th, at the home of Mrs. (Dr.) Connell. Following the regular meeting, Rev. Lancaster conducted the election of officers which was as follows; Pres- ident, Winnifred Stanley; 1st. Vice, Donna Gerrie.; Secretary, Joan Arm- itage; lAreasurer, Mary Town; Press Reporter, Eleanor Brown; Programme Convener, Geraldine Stone, Mrs. Wm. Connell, Mrs. 0. E. Lancaster and Mrs. R. E. Armitage were elected leaders. The meeting was closed with the Mizpah Benediction, George Drew Won the George Drew, the new Progressive Conservative leader, on Monday won the Ottawa diiitrict riding of Carleton, by a majority of (8,901 over the CCF candidate. As a courtesy the Liberals did not oppose Mr. Drew's entry into the Commons. King To Broadcast Christmas Morn' The King, though ailing, intends to make his regular Christmas broadcast to the Commonwealth, Palace sources said. The King, now confined to his bedby a serious arterial ailment of the legs, will broadcast at 3 p.m., (10 a,m. E.S.T.) Christmas Day. Traffic Fatalities Reach High Ontario traffic fatalities in Novem- ber reached an all-time high, High- ways Minister Ducett reported Sun- day. He said there were 89 known 'traffic victims in the province in Nov- ember-17 more than in November, 1947. The total for the first 11 months of this year was 672, five more than in the' same period last year. He ap- pealed for greater driving care during the approaching holiday season,,, LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. E. A. VanStone is spending the Christmas holidays with her nieces in Mimico. Miss Barbara Ross, Toronto, is spending the holiday with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Ross, George Copeland of Western Uni- versity, London, is holidaying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Copeland. Mr. Harvey Beecroft, Toronto, is spending the Christmas season with his parents, Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Beecroft, Mr. and Mrs, A, 3'. T'wose and. fam- ily, of Niagara Falls, spent the week- end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Burton. Dr. and Mrs. 3. R. St. John and sons, Douglas and Brian, of Uxbridge, spent the week-end with her motor,.. Mrs. Donald Rae, Mr. and Mrs, D. A. Breen of .Graff: Rapids, Mich„ spent a few days Ta.-Ea'A. friends in and around Wingham, fore leaving for their new home ban Long Beach, California. Home for the Christmas hcaday,F, from Toronto University are, JolinA Armitage, with his parents, Mr.. am„e Mrs. C. B, Armitage; Jim Hall at tine home of his parents, Mr. and W. S. Hall; Miss Leslie' Mae Walg. with her mother, Mrs. P. Vanstaexe and family; Miss Marjorie Fre,rnb with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. W- French. Miss Margaret Nimma. her parents, Rev. and Mrs>. A, Nirrirsitm— rarrrameaoawmammtr ammtgraotai 01 - A stocking full of good wishes to you and' yours from all of us ! eg A Very Merry Christ- mas to Everyone C. W. Hanna Belgrave YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 point Scientific Examin- tion enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision. F F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118 Harriston -i3v, v.v. 1 3 The . Canadian Bank of Commerce • Takes pleasure in announcing that commencing December 22, 1948, the Fordwich Office will be open for business daily Monday to Saturday, during regular banking hours. R. R. HUNTER, Manager tiSSINMIngl 11Yerriareir'g • \1Y` 'int7A\ TrattiaeW diA \117-4) WednesdaY, December 22, 1948 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE THIRTEEN Best wishes for a very merry and joyous Christmas, sto*o9►moottymwommwib100:0340410tss!rnittee was read, and the officers were fering from Spinal Meningitis. Ralph is responding to treatment and it is ex- pected he will be home for Christmas. United Church W.M.S. • At the regular meeting of the W. M.S. of the United Church the follow- ing officers' were elected for the coma, ing year: President, Mrs. 'W. J. Moores; 1st. Vice, Mrs. Earl Ander- son; 2nd..,Mrs. Herb Wheeler; Mis- sion Band Leader, Mrs. Earl Ander- son; Assistant, Mrs. Leslie Bolt; Sec., Mrs. George 'Martin; Treas., Mrs. J. Wheeler; Baby Band Leader, Mrs. Norman Walsh; Temperance, Mrs. R. Chamney; Associate Helper, Mrs. Vin- cent; Missionary Monthly, Mrs, Jack Anderson. A United Church W. A. The officers for the Women's As- sociation will be President, Mrs. H. Procter; 1st. Vice, Mrs. Geo. Michie; 2nd. Vice, Mrs. A. Vincent; Secretary, Mrs. J. C. Procter; Assistant Secret- tary, Mrs, R. J: MacKenzie; Treas., Mrs. 5. M. Coultes; Pianist, Mrs. 3. M. Coultes; Assistant Pianist, Mrs. Gco, Michie; Dish Cont., Mrs. H. Wheeler, Mrs. H. Campbell; Flower Corn., Mrs. John A, Geddes, Mrs. Geo. Jordan; Flowers for the church, Mrs. H. Wheeler, Mrs. H. Campbell, Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. Jos. Miller, Mrs. Robert Nicholson and Miss E, Proc- ter; Auditors, Mrs. H. McGuii:e and Miss E. Procter. WESTFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Brown of Tilbury, were week-end guests. at the !ionic of Mrs. Frank Campbell, Mr, Victor Campbell and Miss Joyce Breckrow of Goderich, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Doug- las Campbell. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr, Gordon Smith in the passing of his father, who went to the Great Beyond on Saturday in the Whigham Hospital. Mr, and Mrs. D. G. Brown, Mrs. P. Campbell, Miss Winnifred and Mt. Douglas Campbell were Kitchener 'visitors on Saturday. A Very Merry Christmas to One and All. The Mission Band held their Christ- Inas meeting on Sunday afternoon. The meeting opened by repeating the member's purpose, The scripture les- son was read by John Miamian from St. Luke's Gospel, Readings were giv- en by Gwendolyn McDowell and nay. bara Smith, The Christmas story was told by Mrs. Howard Campbell. The Christmas offering was received. The Study nook was taken by Mrs. Chas. Smith. The election of officers was conducted 'by Mrs. 146011a:1 McDow- ell, President, Ruth Cook; Vice Pres, John lIttchaltan, Secretary, Barbara Smith, Assistant Gwen McDowell; Treas,, Donna. Walden, The meeting closed with prayer. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Carter, Mr, Gordon Carter, were Goderich visit- ors on Thursday. Recent guests at the Biome of Mr. .and Mrs. Wm, McVittie wore: Mr. And Mrs, Ralph Godfrey and family of Dungannon. Mr. and Mrs. Roy MeVittie of Clinton- Mrs, Susie Tay- lor, Mr. Donald Taylor of St. 'Hel- ens. Mr, Murray Taylor of Wingham. Miss Dorothy McVittie of Goderich, spent the week-end under the parental roof, OBITUARY Edwin P. Smith Edwin P. Smith, resident of Wing- ham for 50 years, died in Wingliam General Hospital, on Saturday, Dec. 18th, after a long illness. He was in his 77th year, Born in Huron County, he was a wood finisher and cabinet maker by trade, He was a member of the Bap- tiSt Church, a former trustee and choir member. His wife, the former Alice Beckett, predeceased him in 1943, Surviving are, two daughters and two 'sons, Mrs. Lloyd (Laura) Hayden, Wing- hami, Edna, Kitchener, Gordon, West- field, Marvin of Wingham, There are eight grandchildren, Four children predeceased him. Funeral services were held on Toes- day, at 2 p.m., at Currie's Funeral Home, with Rev. 0. 5. Coupland of- ficiating, Interment was made in Wingham cemetery. Mrs. George Boulden Mrs. George Boulden passed away on Wednesday, December 8th, at the home of her sister, Mrs, William Friend, in Elmwood. The late Mrs. Boulden, who was in her 81st year, had been suffering from a heart con- dition for some time. Deceased, whose maiden name was Annie Cooper, was a native of Onondaga, Brant County, but moved with her family to Bentinck Township where she was united in marriage to George Boulden. They moved to Wingham where she contin- ued to reside until the death of her husband four years ago. Since that time she had made her home with her sister, Mrs. Friend. Funeral ser- vices were held on Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mr. Sommerell of the Elmwood United Church. ST. ANDREWS W.M.S. XMAS MEETING Election Of Officers The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held in the Sunday School Room on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, with a splendid attendance. The Presi- dent, Mrs. L, 'Fortune: occupied the chair and opened the meeting, after which an interesting article was read by Mrs. H. McKay. Following the singing of a Christ- mas hymn Mrs. John Hanna led in prayer. Mrs. W. Ford gave the Scrip- ture reading and the meditation was given by Mrs. H. McKay and a prayer by Mrs. Wm. Hammond. After the singing of another hymn, the chapter of the current ,Study Book was read by Mrs. J. W. Scott, which was fol- lowed up with a very interesting paper by Mrs. C. Whitfield. After a prayer by Mrs. H. Aitchison, the secretary's report was given, also the report of the Treasurer, and the general busi- vlebEVCIWK-KteaCigtate-WW0041f4tMiltr Bright as the red poin- settias on Christmas morn are our cheerful greetings to you. *mom ness of the meeting was conducted. There followed the yearly reports of the various Secretaries of the Soc- iety, and the Doxology "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" was sung. The offering was received and Mrs, S. Bateson gave the Dedicatory pray- er. The report of the Nominating Corn- Paat-NDffa-tratraatV6,41,047M-lai-,TaZn'bUtli 44)7,5:kra t*.R Deu Our very best wishes V go out to you all this joyous' Holiday for the best Christmas and New V% Year ever ! Geo. R. Scott Prudential Insurance nomockgtetematmocctortvemovvzv MDC2t101-2rDIDI-DtMafSOMED'alANi2m-M-M-ZW aA elected for the coming year: Hon, President, Mrs. H. Re McGee; Past President, Mrs. W. J. Henderson; President, Mrs. Leslie Fortune; let. Vice-President, Mrs, Alex Nimmo; .2nd, Vice Pres., Mrs. R, H. Lloyd; 3rd, Vice Pres., Mrs, P. D, King; Secretary, Mrs. T. A. Currie; Treas- urer, Mrs. George Olver; Literary and Library Secretary, Mrs. A. Por- terfield; Glad Tidings Secretary, Mrs. Annie McKay; Press Secretary, Mrs. John Hanna; Supply Secretary, Mrs, Robt. Mowbray; Social Convener, Mrs, D. Rae; Pianist, Miss K, Pringle; Assistant Pianist, Mrs, W, Ford; Home Helpers' Secretary, Mrs. P. R. Harrison; Welcome and Welfare Coin, mittee, Mrs. Geo, Coulter, Mrs, J, W. Scott, Miss 13. Graham, Miss A. Mit- chell, Mrs. H. Godkin, Mrs. Robt, Galbraith, Mrs. Geo. Day, Miss Jean Wilton; Auditors, Mrs, Gordon God- kin arid Miss Leah Currie; Happy Gleaner's Mission Band Leaders, Mrs. George Scott, Mrs, Ronald Rae, Mrs. N. Welwood; Nominating Committee, Mrs. S. Bateson, Mrs. H. Aitchison. The President, vacated the chair and Mrs, 3, W. Scott was appointed to pre- side during the installation of the new officers, which ceremony was conduct- ed by Mrs. Alex Nimrao, .A few well chosen remarks were given by the new President, Mrs. L. Fortune. A very pleasant feature of the after- noon was the presentation of Attend- ance Certificates to the different mem- bers of the Happy Glener's Mission Band. These presentations were made by Mrs. H. F. McGee and Mrs, D: Rae, A lovely duet "Holy Night", by Billy and Bobby Rintoul, was very much enojyed. The closing hymn was song and the meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs, Hastings. Culross Forum The Culross Alps Forum met on Monday, December 13th, at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Caslick with an attendance of 19. The discussion period 'Let's go to the Movies" was led by Tom Nickel. It was agreed that 25 per cent of the commercial films woud be better not shown, but this' is not the fault of the local theatre, as they have to buy the poor along will the good. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross McRae. The rest of the evening was spent in progres- sive euchre, with high prizes going to Mrs. Lorne Edwards and Ross Mc- Rae and consolation to Mrs. Lorne McAllister and Tom Nickel. A tasty lunch served by the hostess brought the meeting to a close. A Christmas Wish To thank my many pol- icy holders for their con- tinued business, which has made it the biggest yet enjoyed, and wish to all a Merry Christmas and Happy • and Pros- perous New Year. R.T. Appleby Representative State Farm Mutual Agencies .111MMMINIMINIAMMIIMEGIS MERRY CHRISTMA S. Santa's extending sin- cere greeting from us to you for a Merry, Merry Christmas Bennett & Oasemore S .fLA