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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-10-10, Page 11110 jw:Ers. OF CQRR!E • Mrs. J. J. W lliams,Gorrie Native, Buried at Woodstock Annie Perkins, wife of Dr. J, J. Williams, former Slept of Ontario Hospitals at Woodstock and Hainil- ton, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, in the Private Pavilion, Toronto General Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Gorrie, she was a daughter of the late James Perkins and Eliza- beth Dane, She resided here until her marriage, when she went to live in Woodstock, later residing in Hamilton and Toronto. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Kathleen, wife of Dr. Goodwin, Toronto, and Nora, wife of IVfr, John White of Woodstock, A private funeral service was held on Wednesday evening at Christ Church Deer Park, Toronto, conducted by a former rector, Canon Woodcock, Rev. J, H, Geoghan, Woodstock and Rev Hanley Perkins, Meaford, were in charge of a public service in New ,St Paul's Anglican Church Wood- stock on Thursday afternoon; She was laid to rest in the family mausoleum cat Woodstock. e Confirmation s`Rt. Rev. G. N, Luxton will he at St Stephen's Church on Sunday, Oct. 14th., for a Confirmation service at 11 a.m, P.U.C. Head Friends here will be pleased to learn that Emerson Shera, Wingham, arias been selected as superintendent ,of the Wingham Puolic Utilities Com- mission from a list of eight applicants. He has been employed with the Wing- ham P.U.C. for fifteen years. A former resident of Gorrie he is a son of Mr. James Shera Barbara Thornton First prize Winner Congratulations to the prize win- ners in the flowick Baby Show at Gorrie on Saturday: 1st prize, Bar- bara Thornton, daughter of M. and Mrs. Wm, Thornton, Gorrie south; '2nd prize, Margaret Koch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Keeh, Gorrie south; 3rd, Louise Eckenswiller, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Frank Eck- enswiller, Clifford, United Church News In spite of rainy weather a large congregation gathered in the United Church last Sunday morning to share in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The following were received in transfer from other churches: Mr, and Mrs, Edgar Dane from Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Powell from Elmira, At a reception service the following were reeelyed en ,profes.lun of their faith in Christ: Margaret Heibein, Ruth Toner, Marie Hastie, Edith Farr, Robert Black, Robert Strong, Perry Strong, Jack Edgar, Bill Zimmerman and Tom Hastie, Next Sunday is promotion Sunday in the Sunday School. Parents are invited to attend this "White Gate" service at 10 a.m. Anniversary services will be held in Macintosh United Church on Sun- day, October 21, with Dr. Kenneth Beaton as guest speaker. A service Of Thanksgiving was held in the United Church on Sunday, with Rev, J. H. Martin in charge. The choir sang a number entitled "Render Thanks," The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was also observed at this service. Mr. and Mrs. John. Farrell had as week-end guests, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Cook of Kitchener and Mrs. Sybil Cook of Galt. Miss Evelyn Renwick and Miss Mary Thornton spent the week-end with friends at Buffalo. Week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller were Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Thomas of Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs. John Taugher and Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Donnell of Toronto, Mr. Jack Moran underwent an operation for the removal of his ton- sils on Saturday morning in Wing- ham General Hospital. Mr. Jack Inglis and Leslie Will returned home in Saturday from a trip to the Western provinces. They report terrible weather and littiQ work. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, Shirley and Billy Of Milton, spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur COM and Lance. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nickel and children of Breslau, spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nickel, Mr, and Mrs. W. Sillery and Mr. Andrew Hamilton of Exeter, attended Teeswater Fair on Wednesday and visited with their niece, Mrs. N. Hun- kin. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Stokes on the birth of a daugh- ter in a Toronto Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cook of Clinton, spent the week-end with the latter's brother, Mr. Neil McNeil and Mrs. McNeil. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Death and sons of Weston, spent the Thanks- giving holiday with relatives here. Miss Jean Elliott of London and Dr. Elmer Aitken of Toronto were holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs Wm. Elliott and family. Miss Christine Sterling of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Haskins and girls. Mrs. Robert Breen and Ethel of of Turnberry, spent the holidays with Mrs. Scott and Miss Bessie. Mr, and Mrs,' Barney Keemer of Toronto, spent the week-end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fitch Sr. Mrs R. D. Sadler of Staffa, is vis- iting with her sister, Mrs. N. Hunkin, Mr. Charles Falconer of Fordwich, a student at Toronto Bible College, had charge of the service in the Pres- byterian Church on Sunday after- noon. The Pres, Y.P.S. held a social evening last week. It was in charge of the social convener, Miss Alice Dickson, At their annual meeting held recently the following officers were elected; President, Alvin Mun- dell; Vice-Pres., Jean Dickson; Sec., Florence Weir; Treas., Isabel Haugh; Conveners, Bruce Darling, Jimmie Darling and Alice Dickson. Miss Joyce Darling spent a few days ;21 sea- 4 tehener last week, Nancy Palmer and Patsy' ...teWarts spent the week-end with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mre George Lane. Mr. and Mrs. McKinney of Orillia, formerly of Wroxeter, visited Mr. and Mrs, Harry Press on Sunday and. call- ed on other friends. We were in error when we stated that Mrs. Richard Jeffrey had bought a house in Stratford. We regret the mistake, hut thought the information was authentic, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dawson of Tor- onto, spent the holiday week-end with her brother, Mr. James Dielisen and family, Mrs. Margaret Johann spent the past week with her daughter, Mrs, Wilfred Walker near Belgrave. Miss Lillian Darling represented the local Y.P.S. at the Provincial Presbyterian Young People's Rally at Chatham, during the week-end, NEWS OF BELMORE Macintosh United Plan Anniversary Services Oct. 21st Iy Hanunerton Studio For Everything Photographic Films for all Cameras Photographic Chemicals & Papers POST CARD VIEWS 1 OF WINGHAM Cameras & Accessories Projection. Screen Movie Equipment Developing Printing aa ( 4$ hours ) v--01 4iewina, Colouring We carry the Revere Tape Recorder DeillollstratiC CII 1)11 Use Our Want Ads to ELL Opportunity knocks every week in our want-ad section. Hard- to-find items and many amazing bargains in every issue. Turn and check the want ads now ADVERTISING THAT SERVES EVERYONE Wingham Advance -Times Mr. and Mrs, Colin Kennedy are seen following their wedding in Sacred Heart Church, Teeswater. She is the former Evelyn Bernice Reid, daughter of Mrs, Elwin Keyes, of Teeswater, United Church W. A. The Women's Association will meet at the home of Mrs. John Strong on Thursday, October 11th at 2,30 p.m, Pregrann C.,,‘Zi'sup 2, Lunch enniliihtae, Mrs. Cep, Galbraitli and Mrs. W, W. Strong. All the ladles are cordially invited to attend when plans for the fowl supper will be made, Women's Missionary Society The October meeting of the United Church Women's Missionary Society was held at the home of Mrs. Irving Toner on Thursday evening, October 5th. Miss Margaret Dane was conven- er of the programme committee, chapters 4 and 5 of the Study Book "From Lakes to Northern Lights" were reviewed in a very interesting manner. A map of Canada showing the distribution of home mission out- /posts across the Dominion was placed in view of the members. The Mission Boats were listed in the Labrador and Newfoundland waters and also in the Pacific coastal area. Mrs. Lloyd Hockridge gave a mission stu- dent's personal account of her work. Mrs. Watt told the story of the Sunday School in the homes, of how new families in the isolated areas re- ceive their lessons by mail and in their own homes complete study courses, This branch of service has far reaching effects on the lives of these children so far from church or Sunday School, Mrs. Irving Toner gave a vivid picture of life on a Mis- sion boat as told by the skipper of the Thomas Crosby IV. Margaret Dane concluded the study period with the story of Rev. Peter Kelly, a nat- ive Haidian Indian from the Queen Charlotte Islands. A man whose con- tribution to the life of his people is an outstanding example of the effect of the Gospel at work. A delegate to the Sectional meeting at Union church was appointed for Friday, October 12th. PERSONALS Week-end visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Hastie were, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gowlett and Caroline of Stratford; Misses June Gowlett, London, and Patricia Gowlett, Lucan Mr. Crocker of Ingersoll. 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Graham and Betty and Alex of Toronto, visited with relatives over the holiday, Mrs, Johnston, Listowel, spent a few days last week with her son, Mr. Lionel Johnson and Mrs. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lane of Till- sonhurg, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Downey. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Penell, Tanis and Jacqueline, and Miss Alice Downey, all of Kitchener, spent the week- end at the same home. Mrs. Harvey Sperling is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, Miss Audrey Hastie and Mr. Thos. O'Krafka spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Otto of Elmira. Wayne, spent the week-end with Miss Grace Robertson of London, friends at St. Catharines. and Mr. Jas. Easton Jr., Toronto, dolt of the Lucknow play and the' dance to follow. A lunch committee composed of Mrs. Barbour, Mrs. Jas. Curran, Mrs. W. D. Rutherford and Born—In Toronto crelieral Hospital, , Mrs. C. Murray was appointed. Miss on Tuesday, October and., 1951, to Mr.iMarY Murray gave a very ,interesting and Mrs. Thos, Stokes, Belrnore (nee land informative paper on Our Can- Lorene Thornton) a daughter. adian Resources and Industries." Mrs. Chester Taylor favoured with a piano George Gregg and Mac Hutchison 1 of Toronto, spent the Thanksgiving the Rice conducted conclusion, i asol'opiea'nciconierssi, B. A1''t.V.. Mrs. Thos. McMichael of Wroxeter,l lunch was served with Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Rice as hostesses. week-end at their homes. spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs.! Tor- onto, Mrs. J. McCreery Murdie and Bobby, and Personals George Brown. Dr. Robt. Reilly, Tor- .m. worth, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Switzern of Moles- ! M'r—iasnciAMie'rxs. Mel Brown of Waterloo, Bill, Bobby and Conn, and Mrs. Jas.. were visitors with Mr. and Mrs, R. Woods for the holiday week-end. Cullen, Molesworth, were Saturday Flying officer Tupper Hayward of visitors at the same home. Centralia and Mrs. Hayward were Recent visitors with Mrs. W. Ja, week-end visitors with his parents, Gallaher were Mr. and Mrs. Erna!' Rev. and Mrs. S. E. Hayward. Lloyd, Pontiac, Mich., and Mr. and i The Lucknow Dramatic Society will Mrs. John C. Gallaher, Detroit. I present their play "Aurelia Bridge Corn- Mrs. Lennox of Wingham, and Mrs.! W. J. Gallaher returned Satur triun ity Hemlock Hal Ridge" in the day Hall on Friday evening next, OctolL 12th under the auspices of from visiting American friends. I the Women's Institute. A dance will Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hamilton, ; follow, Norman and Ross of Toronto, spent' Mr. Ed. Piclswood and his bride of the Thanksgiving week-end with Mr. New York were recent visitors with and Mrs. Archie Scott. Mrs. A. Ham- i their uncle, Mr, John Cameron and turn home for a visit in Toronto. Cameron. MI's. David Todd, Mr. and Mrs. ilton accompanied them on their re-; Mr. Mrs Mr. and Mrs, Percy Cohner, Donna , 1 Stanley Todd and Andrew were visit- and Wayne of Toronto, spent the , ors for the holiday week-end with Mr. and Mrs. D. J. McIntosh at St. Thanksgiving week-end with relatives !Catharines. and attended the Fair on Saturday, Anniversary services will he held in Mr. and Mrs. Jack Evers, Toronto, the United Church next Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Irwin, over , Watt of Dungannon will he the guest the holiday. , speaker. and 7.30 p.m. Rev. George were guests of Miss Emma Irwin and 11' a'111. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Radford, Chit- I Mr. and Mrs. Fred McGregor of ton, and Mr. Sturton Ashton of Ham- Goderich and Miss Catharine Me- nton, visited with Mrs. Robt. Ashton Gregor of Lucknow, were guests of on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. George Stuart for Thanksgiving. Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. James Durnin were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Leroy Keller who visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert lei was the former Dorothy Watson. and Mr, and Mrs. Allan Durnin at London for the holiday week-end, were married on Saturday. Mrs. Kel- (Intended for Last Week) Mrs. Wm. Gallaher and Mrs. Ronald Rothwell and Rosemary of Norwood, and Mr. and Mrs. Al Martin of De- troit were visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Thom who observed their 40th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Mrs. Camp- bell Thompson and Mr. Thompson, Lucknow, on Friday evening. Many friends called to extend their congrat- ulations and good wishes, The ladies arc reminded of the Oc- tober meeting of the Women's Insti- tute this Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Elwood Barbour. Mrs, Alex Rantoul of Toronto is a Visitor with her sister, Mrs, Donald laieDonald, Rally Day was observed in the United Church on Sunday morning with the Superintendent of the Suns day Schoold, Mr. Lorne Woods in charge. Miss Margaret McNeill read the story of "Frederic() of Angola" arid Rev. S. E. Hayward gave a talk on the theme "A story to tell the Nations." Mr. John AreQuillin is visiting his daughter Mrs. Irwin McCabe and Mr. McCabe at Windsor: Miss Lois Webster, Dimgarmon was a week-end visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Erringlen. AVVPNgSPAY, OCTollut 10, 1951 were week-end- guests of Mr. and Glad Edgar, son and Mrs. Curran were appointed Miss Verna Harris, Paris, spent the Club Leaders for the junior home- Thanksgiving week-end with friends' makers short course on cotton acces- in the community. sories for the club girls bedroom. It Mr. David Gathers of Wingham, was decided not to apply for the ernment grant. Mrs. Fred McQuillan Gov- visited Mr. and Mrs. Win. Jardine on and Mrs. Frank MeQuillin were are Saturday and attended the Gorrie pointed to arrange for the presentee i Fair, Miss Gertrude Bush, Wroxeter, spent last Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Dane and Mr. Dane. They will reside in Fergus, Dr. and Mrs. Norris Jones of Sac- ramento, California, spent several days of last week with the latter's brother, Mr. Harry Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lawrence spent the Thanksgiving holiday with Rev. Harry and Mrs. Jennings at Brant- ford, Rev. R. J. Boggs, recently inducted 'Minister of the Molesworth and Gor- tie Presbyterian Churches, -Will be the preacher for the Annivereaty Services in the Gorrie Presbyterian church on Sunday next at Thane and 7.30 p.m, ST. HELENS