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FORDWICH
Aire. Isobel Hutchison has gone to
spent the winter with her son, Dr.
:lett Hutchison, who is ou the staff of
t :rte State Hospital, near Woodward,
Q, • dasoma.
The annual meeting of Trinity W.
and Guild was held in the church
dement with the President, :firs.
?Emerson Hargrave, presiding. Reports
were heard of the years work. The
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rector, Rev. J. C. t ;des u as in chs, ge
ui election of officers for 1950 ultieh
are as 11411) 5 Hon Pres., Mrs. ,l. C.
l',tles: Ire's, \1rti E. liar.:t;lee•: 1st.
Vice -Pres., Mrs. :Marshall :tarutst=,•a;;,
2nd. Vier-1'ra s., :lits. Stanley Forster
Secretar:t. Mrs. Jas. Strong: treasur-,{
er, Mrs. C. S..tltern; Treas. of t.ttild,'f
Mr*. H. Parsons; Dorcas Cont., Mrs.
Stan Forster, Mr... S. Foster: Little
Helpers, Mrs. S. larears, Press Sec.,
.Mrs. F. 1)emerling: Visiting Com.,
Mrs. L. Jacques, Mrs. F. Graham,
\irs. Nellie t.ituuhle: Quilt Com.. 'Airs,
F, Graham, Mrs. Ii. Parsons, Mr. J.
Strong Living Message, Mrs. \Vin.
Wade.
We extend congratulations and. hest
wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Win. Wade,
who are 57 y+rars married on Decem-
ber 23rd.: Moth en,',oy fairly good
health and are quite active.
School children were given a Christ-
mas party on Thursday afternoon, by
tate Fordwich Women's Institute in
the Community Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker spent the
week -end with relatives in Galt.
John Schaefer
Mr. John Schaefer passed away at
his home in Listowel on Sunday even-
ing, Dec. 11th. He had been to church
twice during the day and visited with
friends. On his return hone he was
stricken with a heart attack which
proved fatal.
Mr. Schaefer was born in Wallace
Township, Sept. 9th, 1870, a son of
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schaefer.
For many years he farmed near Mayne
Corners and was also a drover. He re-
tired to Listowel in 1938 where he has
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Best Wishes for a Happy, a Peaceful and
Prosperous New Year.
May 1950 bring you the best of everything.
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CHESTERFIELDS,
CHAIRS, SOFA BEDS,
TRUCK SEATS
RE-COVERED
MR. A. RUBIN
FAMOUS FUR
COMPANY
Toronto, will call regularly in
Wingham
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since resided.
He was married to Edith Aitchison,
Arkwright, on Sept. 15th, 1903, who
with two sons and two daughters, sur-
vive, Mrs. Eldon' Ankenman (Hazel)
Gowanstown; Mrs. H. N. Masten
(Audrey) Toronto; T. J. Schaefer,
Fordwich; Charles Schaefer, Gowans -
town, and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on
Wednesday afternoon. A private ser-
vice at the home of his son, Chas., was
followed by public service in Calvary
Evangelical Church, Listowel, con-
ducted by Rev. R. S. Lederman, pastor
assisted by Rev. S. 'Miner of Ford-
wich United Church.
Interment was in Fordwich ceme-
tery Six nephews were the pallbear-
ers: Garfield Martin, Ira Schaefer,
Wardie Schaefer, Whitney Martin.
Homer Schaefer and Steve Playford.
GORR'IE
Women's Association
The W.A. held their December
meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred
Hyndman on Thursday afternoon. The
meeting was opened by singing "Silent
Night" and Rev. J, R. Watt led in
prayer. Mr. Watt had charge of elec-
tion of officers which resulted as fol-
lows: Pres., Mrs. E. Parrish; Vice -
Pres., Mrs. P. Ashton; Rec. Sec., Mrs.
W. W Strong; Fin. Sec., Mrs. F.
Hyndman; Treasurer, Mrs. M. Irvin;
Pianist, \irs. R. Ashton, Assistant
pianist, Miss Margaret Dane; Lunch
Com., Mrs. J. Toner, ,Mrs. Wm. Ford;
Quilt Com,, Mrs, Ford, Mrs. T. Ed-
gar, Mrs H. Sparling and Mrs. T.
Douglas; Parsonage Cont, Mrs, H.
Ashton, Mrs. R. Ashton and Mrs. G.
Edgar; Press Sec.. Mrs, Geo, Brown,
Mrs. A. Hyndman, Get well cards,
Mrs. Sandy Edgar; Auditors, Mrs. P.
Keine, firs. E. Whitfield, Mrs. Gor-
don Edgar, read a Christmas story,
Scripture reading by Mrs. T. Edgar,
from Linke 2: 1-20, A Christmas Carol
was sung and Mrs. Irvin led in prayer.
Good reports were given by each of
the groups. A motion was made that
Group money be used for redecorating,
The parsonage committee reported
the new chesterfield suite has arrived.
Lunch was served by the hostess and
committee in hcarge.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Musgrove spent
Sunday with relatives in Kitchener.
Mrs. Totn Day has been confined to
bed for the past few weeks. Friends
are hoping she may soon be restored
to health.
14tr. 13111 Nay of Kitchener, spent
the week-end'with relatives here.
Rev. J. C, Caley was in Listowel
on Wednesday night for Confirmation
Service in Christ Church, when eleven
eandidates reeeiveci the rites of eon.,
firmation performed by Bishop Lux-
ton. Rev. Calcy assisted in the ser-
vice aS riishop Chaplain and standard
bearer.
'Elynelman5q Transport has recently
made delivery of several track loads
Wednesday, December 28, 190 '
of cattle to the State of Indiana.
Mr. John Sparrow of New West-
minster, B,C., visited with Mr. and
Mrs. T. IL, McInnes last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn King and Bob-
bie of Toronto, spent the week -enol
with the fortner's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Xing.
WESTFIELD
Mrs. Gordon Snell visited recently
with Mrs, Jasper McBricn of Goder-
ich.
Miss Norma Taylor of Wingham,
spent tate week -end with her parents,
Mr, and Mrs. Elwin Taylor.
Mr. and Mrs, James Boak and babe,
visited on Sunday with A2r, and Tars,
Bob Boak of Lucknow.
The monthly meeting of the W.M.
S, wasoheld on Wednesday afternoon,
with 17 present. The Christmas pro-
gram was in charge of the president,
Mrs. Wm. McVittie, with Winni£redi
Campbell at the piano. The meeting
opened with quiet music. "0 Come All
Ye Faithful," The scripture lesson
was read from St, Luke 2 Chap. by
Mrs. Marvin McDowell; prayer by
Mrs. McVittie, followed by the sing-
ing of the Carol. "0 Come All Ye
Faithful," Those taking part in the
candlelight service were Mrs. Norman
McDowell, Mrs. J. L. Iie1)owell, Mrs.
Jack Buchanan and Mrs. Marvin ,Mc-
Dowell. Christmas Carols sung dur-
ing this service were: "It cause upon
a Alidnight Clear", "Silent Night,"
"The first Noel," "Joy to the World,"
A ChAsttnas reading on "Give Hap-
piness" was read !by Mrs. Marvin
McDowell, Duet by Violet Cook and
Mrs. 'Gordon Smith, "Tenderly Sleep-
ing." A reading was given by -Mrs.
Don ,Snell, "I Heard the Bells of
Christmas." This part of the meeting
closed with prayer by Mrs. McVittie.
Letters of appreciation were acknow-
ledged for boxes sent to the San. It
was decided to send Christmas Cheer
to those in the San, to whom boxes
have been sent. The singing of "Hark
the Herald Angels Sing." brought the
WATCH REPAIRS
GEORGE WILLIAMS
LOCATED IN
MASON'S Store
FIRST CLASS WATCH RRPAIRING at Moderate Prices
Qwing to lack of space, am compelled to restrict
REPAIRS TO WATCHES ONLY
PROMPT SERVICE
meeting to a close and after the bene-
diction lunch was served and a social
time spent. A box of Christmas gifts
valued at $40.00 was packed to be sent
to Toronto where it would be sent
to some Mission in time for Christmas.
Born—In Goderich Hospital, to Mr.
and Mrs, Joe. Brophy, on December
7th, a son, Congratulations,
Mr. Ralvh Rodger of Montreal is
spending three weeks with his brother,
Mr, Emerson Rodger, Mrs. Rodger
and other friends.
Miss Winnifred Campbell was a
London visitor on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Boak of Bruno,
Sask., are visiting their son MA
James Boak and Mrs, Moak.
During the church service on Sus-'
day the infant, James Frederick, soft
of Mr, and Mrs, James Boak was
christened.
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