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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-12-12, Page 9 411011111111. With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Subscription $2,50 per year; Sc per copy WI-Z.100AM, ONTARIO, WEDNESD AY, DECEMBER lath, 1.9111 Vol. 78 No. 115 About 437,000 square miles of Can- ada's 700,000 Square miles of forest lands capable of producing contin- uous crops, are classified as economi- cally, financially and geographically accessible for forest operations, The stronger sex is usually the weaker sex, because of the strength the weaker sex has over the stronger sex, or is it because of the weakness of the stronger sex for the weaker sex? Canada's 10th province, Newfound- land, became England's first colony in 1593. - 0 - 0 - 0 - In Canada there Is a branch bank for every 3,700 Canadians. --.4q004=-Atifg-044--reZedta o Dunlop's Shoe sivPitsP 0 Store iftZ Paseo yrtf.,; ce 1 /4 1/4 All-leather wedge Slippers. Bow trim Brushed wool lounge-abouts Pastels. Porn porn Slippers Fur cuffed, all- Wedge heel. leather moccasins The perfect answer to the gift problem for every member of the family . . . a pair of handsome, comfortable slippers . . . priced to please. your over-burdened Christmas shopping budget. Come in to-day let us help you select gift slippers for every- one. Pamper her with this furred sling Slipper MATCHING LUGGAGE ::asataaa, ,17:""N. Something a...ill always.. _appreciate and remember you by. Shearling cuffed all-leather Felt Boots. All shearling lining Rabbit Slippers Pliant leather Tiny tot Slippers kaisa BRIEF CASES .deal gift for the business man or alesinan, matte of genuine lea- 'r with straae, handle and clasp. Romeo Slippers with elastic sides. Warm and comfortable fitting. Men's Slip-on Slippers for those pleasant even- ings at home. MEN'S & BOYS' SKATES Hockey and Pleasure Skates to fit all the sizes. (-5 ' LADIES' & MISSES' • FIGURE SKATES 1) rea, Ladies' & Misses' figure and tube Skates make the ideal gift. PHANTOM Pencil Seam NYLON HOSIERY 91.50 to 99.00 Sizes 81/2 to 11 ' In colorful cellophane Christmas wrap— so lovely to give! A practical gift for Mother. Heel-Hugger Or Locke Shoes to give her real comfort, A Pair of Dack's or Scott McHale shoes for Dad. Make PHANTOM your choice for Christmas gifts! They are the original "Pencil Seam" Nylons that women prefer, PHANTOM stockings are sheerest and loveliest of all—in the nesso "Sketch Book" coloas. Give a pair of hosed, miniature shoes with your Christmas Gift Certificate. GIFT CERTIFICATE "WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GOES FARTH JOSEPHINE ST,, Duni° 9s Shoe t re ER" WINGHAM MI- Wet ";:rok-WAVA-` --tVk -N-PiStaer-V-242e:AS;:' n The president, Mrs. Eldred Nichol, presided for the annual meeting of the W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church, read the call to worship and offered prayer. Mrs, W. G. Muadell read the Christmas Stofy, as recorded in the Gospel of St: Luke, which was explained by Mrs. Walter Smillie "The Homage of the Shepherds". A beautiful poem, "If He Had Not Come', was read by Mrs .Gordon Mundell, fol- lowed by prayer by Mrs. P. S. Mac- Ewan. The treasurer reported that the allocation had been exceeded by $56.75. During the year 32 calls had been made oa the sick the the new- comers. Eighteen cards were sent out. There waa a good bale of use- ful articles, both new and used, the new being valued at $21,2U. Two life membership certifleates and a average attendance of 12. Mrs. Mac- Ewan, the most elderly member of the auxiliary was presented with a gift for perfect attendance, The president and treasurer were present at every meeting. Mrs .R. J. McMurray, who lives furthest from the church, was second. Mrs. Roy Turvey congratulat- ed Mrs, MacEwan on her faithfulness and the example set for younger ones to follow. Nara .Burns Moffatt gave the report of the nominating commit- tee and Mrs. Bernard Thomas con- ducted the installation service for the following officers: President, Mrs. El- dred Nichol; first vice-president, Mrs. Roy Turvey; second vice-president, 1VIrs, .J. McMurray; secretary, Mrs. Lloyd Felker; assistant, Mrs. Harry Elliott; treasurer, Mrs. Harvey Rob- ertson; secretaries, welcome and wel- fare ,Mrs. Raymond Elliott, Mrs. Har- vey Robertson; Glad Tidings, Mrs. J. C. Higgins; stipply ,Mrs. .1. J. Elliott; good cheer, Mrs. Burns Moffatt; lit- erature and library, Mrs. ilordon Mun- dell; Home Helpers, Mrs. Matthew Bernie; life membership, Mrs Walter Smillie; press, Miss Olive Scott; asst., Mrs :Elsie Lamont; pianist, Mr. R, Elliott; asst., Mrs. Higgins. The Lord's prayer we. srepeated unison to conclude the meeting. ( Ilonald Stewart of Toronto Canadian Tenor & Vocal Instructor Has openings for a limited number of pupils For information regarding inter- views Phone Listowel 200 RADIOS LAMPS CLOCKS IRONS TOASTERS pin were presented. The secretary reported 11 regular meetings with an Ladies' Aid The fourth quarterly meeting of the Ladies 'Aid of the Knox Pres- byterian Church was held in the Sun- day School room. The president, Mrs. Burns IVIoffatt, conducted the meet- ing. An opening, Christmas hymn was sung and prayer offered. Mrs. Bernard Thomas reported for the Morris Group and Mrs. W, G. Mundell for the Triple Group, Regular meet- ings were held and collections taken, quilts were made, quilted and sold. Sunshine boxes and the sale of cards were the chief means of revenue. To- tal amount raised by the groups was $180,25. During the year the so- ciety congoleum on the kitchen in the church, installed two new hot plates, paid $100.00 toward the atare- taker's salary and the church hydro bill and had a nice balance, The following officers were return- ed by acclamation: President, Mrs. Burns Moffatt; vice-president, Mrs. Gordon Mundell; second vice-presi- dent, Mrs, R. j. McMurray; secretary, Mrs. Harry Elliott; treasurer, Mrs. Arnold Lillow; manse comm., Mrs. j. C. Higgins, Mrs, Harvey Robertson, Mrs .Roy Turvey. Discussion centred around some requirements at the manse and in the church. Rev. Mat- thew I3aillie closed the meeting with prayer, Honor Newlyweds A social gathering, in the commun- ity hail on Friday night was largely attended by relatives and friends to honor Mr. Scott IVIcLennan, younger son of Mr. and Mrs .R. J. McLennan, first line of Morris, and his bride, the former Kathleen (Kay) Thompson, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, of Bluevale. Mrs. Charles Campbell read an address and Miss Mary Campbell presented the young couple , with a purse of money, to which Mr. McLennan made a suitable reply. Lunch was enjoyed, followed by dancing to music supplied by bee'a Orchestra. At Knox Church At the regular morning service at Knox Presbyterian Church on Sun- day, Rev, Matthew Beanie spoke on "The Life of Esther and Lessons to )3e Learned", showing that great things often arise from small begin- nings. The choir sang an anthem, "The Rose of Sharon". The Sunday School is disbanded for the winter months, and as a closing feature will hold a Christmas tree and entertain- ment in the community hall on De- cember 21st. United Church The morning service in the United Church was conducted by the minis- ter ,Rev. R, A. Brook, using "The Book of Life" as the theme of his ser- mon. The choir sang an anthem, "The Lord Ia My Shepherd." Personals Mr. James Clark, Mr .and Mrs. Howard Clark and family, of Morris, spent Sunday with Mrs, W .J. Johns- ton. Mr. Thomas Elliott was a week- end visitor with his dauhter, Mrs. Hamilton and Gordon, at Hensall. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Harris and two sons ,of Mount Forest, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnston. Jack Adair, of Kincardine, was a week-end visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. M. Adair. 611.11S1 REFRIGERATORS RECORD PLAYERS HEATING PADS SMOKING STANDS VACUUM CLEANERS MEYER "EAGER TO FIGHT AS EUROPEAN" Central Press Canarllan Kurt Meyer, former S.S. Nazi general, may be brought back to Can- ada to serve the remainder of his life sentence for his part in the shoot- ing of Canadian prisoners of war, if public pressure is brought aaainst the government. ;Weyer, in prison in Offlenben, Germany, says that he and other former Nazi officers can lead and educate the Germans to democracy and are "eager to fight ss a European." 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