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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-12-12, Page 7A Camera Gift will give pleasure all year po p $6.75 $15.0() $14.25 See the selection at it WISPNESDAN,„ Pt:OWNER 12, 1951 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES .VAO -st 0.1.1.1.1.11011•0411MMIIIII, NEWS OF WHITECHURCH Mr. Will Elliott of East Wawanosh met with an accident last Friday eves ning when returning home on High- way No. 4, just south of Robert Ar- buckle's home. He was driving his team with a load of chop at 5.45 p.m. when a Blyth car came up behind liim and ran into his wagon. He and his load were thrown clear, Mr. El- liott was not injured, but the wagon was badly broken and the horses got loose and ran back into Mr. Arbuelde'e field, Several men in this district have been caught lately on main roads driving in the early darkness without sufficient red lights, Police investigated this latest accident. W.T, Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held on Tues- day last in the memorial hall here, with the president, Mrs. George Mc- Clenagha.n, presiding. After the op- ening exercises, the financial state- ment showed the Institute had over $104.00 on hand. Mrs. Ernest Case- more gave her recipe for making all kinds of chocolates. All sang "0 Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night". Mrs. George Fisher played a piano solo, "Love's Golden Star". Mrs. J, G. Gillespie read a very in- teresting letter written during World War I by Charles Gillespie, to the young folks of the Presbyterian Guild here,, from the battlefields. Mrs. Gil- lespie also led in a Christmas naming eontest. Mrs Ezra Scholtz played "Jingle Bells" and "Star of the East". All sang "It Came upon a Midnight Clear" and "Coed King Wenceslas'. Mrs. Albert Coultes led in a Christ- mas carol contest. All sang the Na- tional Anthem and Mrs. Casemore, assisted by Mrs. Will Henry, pro- ceeded to their task of making oboe- olatea, Many small bags of the fin- ished candies were sold readily to de- fray expenses. The roll call was ans- wered by a gift for the Children's. Shelter at Walkerton. FARM FORUM Whitechurch Farm Forum met on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John McGee, with 24 pre. sent. The broadcast on folk schools proved interesting hut in the three discussion groups, they considered that few in our community of young and older married couples with farm duties would be free to attend such a school, Mrs. McGee led in the singing of community and carol numbers. Lunch was served and the balance of the evening took the form of an en- johale social get-together. Mr. Robert Purdon was the victim of a freak accident last we( k. He was knocked unconscious when a limb swung around and snapped across his back, Luckily he wasn't injured. Breaks Ankle Mr, and Mrs, Lloyd Mason, of Lis- towel, and Mr. Alfred Mason, of Wingham, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Mason. Mr. Robert Mason had the misfortune to break a bone in his right ankle, when he stepped from his truck in Wingham on Saturday. He was tak- en to Wingham Hospital, and the in- jured leg will be in a cast this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott of Blue- vale, visited on Sunday at the home of his brother, Mr. Gordon Elliott. Mr, and Mrs. Cloyne Higgins, Blue- vale, visited there recently, Miss Pearl Paton, of Toronto, spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Coultes of East Wawanosh. Mrs, Orville Mitchell and her mo- ther, Mrs. W. E. Brown, who has been visiting at Kirkland Lake, returned to Toronto last Thursday and visit- ed at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wilson, before returning home on Sunday with her sister, Miss Merle Brown and Mr. Arthur Bruton. Mrs. Mitchell Sr., who has been visiting here, returned to Toronto with them and left to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mitchell of South Porcupine. A White Gift Service was held on Sunday at Brick United Church, when the children brought used clothing and toys and other gifts for the Hu- ron Children's Shelter. Brick Church will hold their Christmas Concert in the church on Monday, December 17, when a short play, "Christmas Is a Racket", will he presented and also lantern slides on the Christmas Story, Brick Church people expect the lights to be turned on this week, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zinn and Bet- ty and Larry spent the week-end at Woodstock at the home at his parents Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Zinn, and with Mr, and Mrs. Elroy Zinn, Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon visited on Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Harold Cook of Blyth. Mr, and Mrs. George Tiffin and Co- leen spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Moore of Preston. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer spent the week-end in Wingham at the home of Mr. and Mrs .Athol Purdon. Mrs. Purdon has been a patient in Wingham Hospital for a few days, suffering from pleurisy. • Mr. and Mrs. George McGee and baby Linda, spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Currie of East Wawanosh. Mr. and Mrs. James Macintosh and fam- ily, of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. And- rew Crozier and family of Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Palmer of Walton also visited there. Mrs. Leas:c McGee left on Friday to spend a few weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Basil Davidson, of Toronto, Mrs. Joe Tiffin has been a patient in Wingham Hospital since Wednes- day last. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Simmons and Nancy of London visited over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin. Mrs. W. J., Watt accompanied them back to London to spend a few days this week at the home of her son, Dr. Arthur Watt of Byron, and Miss Muriel Watt, at Lon- don Hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby and son Gor- don, of the Salvation Army, Wing- ham, visited with Mr. Nat Thomson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson on Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dawson, Mrs, Jos, Tiffin, Miss Mable Purdon, Mr. Thos. Purdon, Mr. and 'Mrs, Dan Tif- fin and sons, also Mr. and Mrs. George Currie and their granddaughter, Carol Ann McConnell, of East Wawanosh, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Wesley Tiffin of Kinloss, Since the snow came again, the road men have been working in three shifts, starting from 6 a.m. with Mr. J. G. Gillespie in the office here. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Henderson, of Laieknow, and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Moore, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sparling of Wingham. Mr. Sperling had been a patient in the hospital during the past week, as he had the misfortune to slip, when carrying a storm window at his home, and broke his caller-bane. He is now in a east. Mr. Lorne Johnston, of Luc:know, was taken to Westminster Hospital, London, one clay last week, Don't forget the Christmas Concert in the Sunday School room of the Presbyterian Church here this Friday evening, You are cordially invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. William Peacock and family, of Bluevale, visited on Sun- day with her father, Mr. Adam Rob- ertson, and with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robertson, Mrs, Robertson was the lucky winner of some of the prizes on the radio auction Friday evening. Miss Winnifrod Farrier of Toronto spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, W. R. Farrier. Congratulations to Mrs. Carl Lott, Wingham, from her many friends in this community. Mrs. Lott told the name of the musical number on the Mother Parker program on Saturday night, and won quite a sum of money for herself and the local grocer. S.S. No. 10 Kinloss will hold their school concert next Monday evening in the memorial hall here and For- dyce School are holding their Christ- mas concert this Wednesday eve- ning in the school. Mr. James Martin has been a pa- tient in the Wingham Hospital during the past week and has been progress- ing favorably. The following from a distance at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Robt. McGee at Currie's funeral home ' Wednesday last: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harriston of Science Hill, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Harriston, of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Greer and Miss Ruth Menzies of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs, Earl Switzer and Mr. George Lindsay of hayfield, Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Switzer of Kippen, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stirling, Clinton and Miss )Parton Paton of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs, Eric Erringtort, Dungannon, Mr. Roy McGee, Kitchener, Mrs. D. Simpson and daughter, Mrs. Stubbing- ton and grandson, Robert Forsythe, of London and Mr. Robert Powell of Stratford. Mr, Russell Gaunt is driving a new car. Mr. My]is MacMillan of the second of Kinloss had the lights turned on in his home on Friday, Mr. and Mrs. James Falconer and Lois spent a few days last week at the home of their son, Mr. Chas. Fal- coner of Glamis. Reeve J. D. 13eecroft attended the banquet and the annual meeting of the Huron Crop Improvement Assoc, at Clinton on Friday. Mr, and Mrs. James Hardie and family of Turnberry visited on Sun- day at the home of her brother, Mr. Edward MeBurney. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shiell and Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Shiell visited on Thursday last with London relatives, Mrs. Gibson Armstrong and baby Gail, of London, spent a few days last week at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin and returned home on Sunday with Mr. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Calvert Falconer of Blyth and Mr. and Mrs. James PaI- coner and Lois visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Falconer of Glamis. John McGee and J. D. Beecroft at- tended the funeral of the late Ernest Hammond of South Bend, Indiana, held from the Currie funeral home on Monday to Wingham cemetery with Dr. Beecroft officiating. Birth LAIDLAW— In Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, December 5, 1951, to Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laid- law (nee Louise Martin) of White- church, a daughter, JAMESTOWN A presentation, was held on Friday night in the community hall at Blue- vale In honor of Mr ,and Mrs. Scott McLennan (nee Kay Thompson) who Were married recently, Music was supplied by Wilbee's orchestra The same night a miecellaneous shower was held in the school at S. S. No, 4, Grey, for Ur. and Mrs. Roy Camp- bell (nee Janet MacFarlane) who were married a short time ago. To both of these young couples we extend our very best wishes for a long, and happy wedded life. A number from the vicinity attend- ed the funeral on Sunday of the late Mr. Robert McAllister in Listowel. Sympathy is extended to the fandly in their bereavement. Mr. and Mrs John Campbell, and their daughter Mrs. William Tharner of Walton, were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Holt. in Morris, BLUEVALE United WA. The annual meeting of the Women's Association of the Bluevale United Church was held in the church on Thursday afternoon with the Presi- dent, Miss Emma Johnston, presiding. Mrs. A. MuCrachin, treasurer, gave a gratifying report of the year's fin- ances. There was some discussion over dividing the society into groups to be resumed at the January meeting. Mrs. Geo. Thomson's contribution of ten year's efficient service as secre- tary received words of appreciation. Rev. R A. Browns conducted the election of officers as follows: Pres., Miss Emma Johnston, See., Mrs. W. L. Aitken, Assist, Sec., Mrs. Geo, Thomson, Treas., Mrs. A McCrackin, Assist. Treas., Mrs. Geo, Hethering- ton, Press Sec., Miss M. Duff,Pianist, Mrs A. Corrigan, Assist., Mrs. Carl Johnston, Parsonage Committee, Mrs. Chas, Bosman, Mrs. C. Hoffman and Mrs. Jas. Johnston. Visiting Com- mittee, Mrs Geo, Thornton, Mrs. W. J. Johnston and Mrs. F, Stamper. W.M.S Following the W.A. meeting, the annual meeting of the W.M.S. was held, with thePresident, Mrs Sparling Johnston, in charge. Miss Emma Johnston, treasurer, reported the al- location largely oversubscribed. The roll call was answered by giving a Christmas thought. In the worship service ,including the singing of carols of different nations and a candle lighting ceremony, those tak- ing part were: Mrs. F. Johnston, Mrs. W. Peacock, Mrs. H. Wheeler, Mrs. J. Fischer, Miss E. Johnston, Mrs. L. Hutton, Mrs. E. Barnard, Mrs. W. J. Johnston sang an Indian carol. Of- ficers were elected, Rev. R. A. Brook being in charge of the election. Mrs. Geo. Hetherington held exer- cises for the Baby Band, eight of whose members were promoted to the Mission Band, 'with fitting ceremon- ies. Refreshments were served at the close of an interesting meeting. W.M.S. Officers for 1952 are; Pres., Mrs. Sperling Johnston, First Vice Pres., Mrs. W. Fraser, Second Vice Pres., Mrs. J. Wickstead, Secretary, Mrs Jas. Johnston, Assist, Mrs. M. L. Aitken, Trea., Miss Emma Johnston, Assoc, Helpers Sec., Mrs. 0, Thorn- ion, Temperance Sec., Mrs. F. Stara, per, Christian Stewardship Sec., Mrs, H. Wheeler, Supply Sec., MrSS J. Curtis„ Baby Band, Seca Mrs, J. Fischer, Mission Band Supt., Mrs, W. J. Johnston, Assist., Miss Margaret Curtis, Community Friendship Sec., Mrs. R. A .Brook, Pianist, Mrs. C. Hoffman, Assist., Mrs. A. Corrigan, Press Sec., Miss M. Duff, Correspond- ing Sec., Mrs. E. 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