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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-02-06, Page 3This picture shows the Chapel and the Church of Finglftn,1 .and a.s •11 the Gothic architecture which char- accommodation centre for (ithtl. k./ .i.1- acterizes the new $1,859.000 building Of piton College. It is symbolic of the faith In which Huron itself has grown in the last 89 year's, • and of the part it played in the founding of the 'University of Western Ontario 18 years ago. As a Divinity school for eats at the rniversity, the ('&l :;c has served Western Ontario v,•( ;l. In return for this service the l,t, Rev. (1, N. LnXton, El-shop of ITwon, is asking the Diocese for 81170,000 need- ed to pay off the debt brought on by the long overdue building project. 51 P1 ;ft 51 ail 91 is Trai 1 Lli is II WH E C I II I 'A E 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 :1 ! 1950 Morris Sedan 1950 Austin Sedan 1950 Meteor Sedan 1950 Meteor Coach 1949 Mercury Sedan 1949 Ford Sedan 1949 Austin Sedan 1949 Chevrolet Coach 1948 Mercury Sedan 1946 Chevrolet Coach 1941 Nash Coach 1938 Dodge Sedan , 1937 Chevrolet Coach 1937 Dodge Sedan 1934 Chevrolet Coach 1932 Model B 1929 Plymouth Coupe I r TRUCKS 1951 Ford half-ton 1950 G.M.C. half-ton 1950 International panel 1950 Ford three-ton 1949 Ford three-ton 1549 Reo three-ton 1949 Chevrolet three-quarter-ton 1947 Fargo five-ton 1947 Ford one-ton panel Separate Phone at our used car lot No. 795 Only one-third down and 24 months to pay o,n all commercial vehicles. NEW 1951 METEORS and MERCURIES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. NEW CONSUL - NEW PREFECT — FOR IMMEDIATE DEL IVERY,. OPEN EVENINGS TILL 10 p.m. tisly TO HELP THE aup WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY a, 1952 THE WINGEIAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE ,TERE.Pl• Zt se 8, m. er ;1- ly in u- ,st rn 36, ,r- he ial se, it., si- as Lax ed ill, NEWS OF CQRRIE sSt. Stephen's W.A. Prepare For World Day of Prayer WHICH OVE5 IT L015 MORE iVI A ILEAGE TO GALLON OF GAS! TORS LTD. to ...P.'r. 0 e Young Adult Group Meets The regular meeting of the Young Adult Group of the United Church was held on Tuesday evening last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Fal- coner, with the president, Mr. Clif- ford Laidlaw, presiding, Miss Mar- jorie Coultes read the Scripture les- son, and Mrs. Falconer led in pray n". Mrs. Clarence IVfcClenaghan had charge of the meditation period, and Mrs, Garnet Farrier had charge of the topic, telling the history of the local post office, the changes through the years. Mrs. Farrier sang a solo, "Jesus, I Am Resting," and the meet- ing closed by all repeating the Miz- pah benediction. Ivan Laidlaw was convener of the recreation period, and all enjoyed the games, contests and social time, Many in this community will ex- tend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moffatt and their family, former resi- dents of the 4th concession of Kin- loss, in the loss of their son, George, who passed away in Wingham Hospi- tal after an accident in the bush. The funeral was held on Thursday from the home in Kinloss, with his pastor, Rev. R. D .A. Currie of Lang- side officiating ,and with his six brothers, Tom, Bert, Dave, Lloyd, Jimmie and Billie as pallbearers. One sister, Mrs. Jas. McPherson (Jean) of Culross, also survives, Interment was in Teeswater cemetery. Man,:: from this district attended the funeral in Currie's funeral home, Wingham, on Friday ,of the late Mr, Peter Gowans, a former teacher of S. 5, No. 10, Kinloss. Mr. Fred McGee has been busy during the wiring week house and farm biuldings of Walter Ccott o£ E. Wawanosh. Mr. Nat Thomson was busy install- ing a new furnace in the United Church here last week, There has been a lot of sickness from flu in the community during the week-end. Mr. William Weest”r of W. Wawanosh, Mr. John Me- Burney and Grant, Mrs. John Mason, Janet Beecroft, Mr. Frank Coulter are still on the sick list, and six-year- old Marlene Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Martin, was a pat- ient in Wingham Hospital for a few days last week with pneumonia en both lungs. Elwyn Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milian Moore, has been laid up with sels, visited on Friday last at the home of their sister, Mrs. 'Wm. Rin- toul, El Come In and See our Safe-Buy Used Can IVIembers of the St. Stephens WA. and friends quilted three quilts in the Orange Hall on Tuesday afternoon when over thirty ladles were present, ,Readings were given by Mrs. Hairy Ring, by Miss Campbell and the president, Mrs. N, Wade, who presid- ed for a short business meeting. Mrs. N. Wade and Mrs. Gordon Under- wood were appointed to meet a com- mittee from the other churches to arrange for the World Day of Prayer on February 29th. The roll call, a verse having the word "World," brought a good response, Miss Camp- bell conducted a Bible Quiz. The meeting was closed with all joining in the Member's -Prayer. Refresh- ments were served. Next meeting will he held on Thursday, Feb. 7th at tlie home of Mrs. Geo. King at A.A.30 United Church, News The Mission Band held their meet- ing Saturday afternoon in the church basement. Each child brought a toy to be sent to hospital in West, valen- tines were also made to send to an orphanage. The meeting opened with members repeating the Mission Band purpose. The minutes were read and approved, roll call answered with the name of a bird. Twenty-two were present, The Juniors were read an- other chapter of "The Three Henrys and .Mrs. Hanicle", Seniors "The Twins Make Friends". The meeting closed with singing of "I am so glad that our Father in Heaven". Young People's Union The meeting of the Y.P.U. was held at the home of Anna Toner on Sun- clay night opening with the hymn, "I love to tell the Story" Scripture was read by Jim Walker. Hymn 488 was sung, minutes read and adopted. 23 members were present, Belgrave Y,P.U, are being entertained on Fri, day night at a skating party. Roy Bridge g ave, a topic on "Christian Citizenship". Mr. Watt led in dis- cusgion, Spirituals were sung. Meet- ing closed with Benediction and lunch was served. Euchre Party On Wednesday evening the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Howick Legion spon- sored a successful euchre party which was held in the Legion rooms, Prize winners were Mrs. Frank King and Mr. Mel, Allan. Twelve tables were in play. The lucky chair prize went to Mrs. Reta Carson. Women's Institute The February meeting of the Gorrie Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. W. C. King on Tues- day, February 12th at 2.30 p.m. Mrs. J. Hutchison, Home Economics and Health Convener, will be in charge of program. Roll call "Something new from something old". Hockey On IVIoncay night, January 28th in the W.O.A.A. Intermediate B and C series Gorrie played Ripley in the Ripley -"Arena. Score was Ripley 12, Gorrie' 10 after ten minutes overtime, Thursday night in the Belmore Arena, Gorrie won over Belmore 3-2. In the play-offs best two out of three series, Gorrie will meet Ayton at on Friday following a ear accident. His wife predeceased him a year ago, and he leaves a grown family. Mrs. John Purdon returned heave on Sunday, after spending a week at the home of her son, Mr. Clifford Pardon of Belgrave. She brought her little grandson, Ronald, home for the week. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer and Allan, Mr. and Mrs, Jas, Falconer and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. 'qielison Falconer of Wingham, spent Sunday with Mrs. John Falconer and Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Welwood of caleclon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon and Archie, and Mr. Aldin Purdon spent Sunday at the home of the former's daughter, Mrs. Floyd Bott of Bel- wood. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wightman spent Monday at Teeswater, where his uncle, Mr. John Roame, passed away on Sunday. The ladies of the W.M.S. of Brick United Church held a quilting at the home of • Mrs. Norman Coultes on Tuesday. Mr. Ernest Snowden has been a patient during the past week"in Vic- toria Hospital, London, having fur- ther treatment on his eyes. Mr, and Mrs. Roy Robinson and Mrs. Snow- ' den and Billie, visited with him on Monday. Mrs,m acPhail, Mrs. Andrew Wil- son and Mr. Jas. Wilson of Wingham, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Frank Coulter. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes and family, spent Sunday with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Coultes of .E.m.Wr.aawnad nosh. Mrs. George Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon attended the Institute "At Home" and euchre at St. Helens on Friday evening and Mrs, Purdon was fortunate in win- ning• high score. Mr. and Mrs, Calvert Falconer of Blyth, visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Simmons and Nancy ,of London, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and 'Mrs. Chas. Martin. ARRD HOUSE Farnishiugs VENETIAN BLINDS DRAPERY SLIP COVERS LAMPS - CHINA GIFTWARE OCCASIONAL FURNITURE ,,,,, I $$$$$$$$ 111111111/1111111111011.11111 llllllll llllllllllll C. C. McKIBBON Phone 475 Wingham Clifford Tuesday and at Belmore Thursday nights if the ice is fit, The Howick Lions Midgets played in Teeswater Wednesday night when they lost 10 to 2 in favour of Tees- water, Wilbur McCracken Dies The death occurred early Sunday of Mr, Wilbur McCracken at his home on the C line, after a long illness. Funeral service under Orange, aus- piece was held in the Gorrie United Church on Tuesday afternoon, Sym- pathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. %V.M.S. The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church Wilf hold their Free Tea at the home of Mrs. Rota Carson on Thursday, Feb, 7th at 8.30 p.m. All the ladies are cordially in- vited to attend. Personals Mr. Andrew Davidson, Molesworth, is, at time of writing, a patient in Wingham General Hospital. He has been suffering 'intense pain. His son Earl Davidson, Montreal, arrived by plane Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Robt. Watt and Mr. and Mrs. ,W. E. Whitfield attended the installation of the Hon. Lester Pearson as Chancellor of Victoria College at the University of Toronto in Convocation Hall on Monday night. They also attended the reception given in honour of the Chancellor and Mrs. Pearson later in '.'ictorla Col- lege. Mr. Pearson is himself a gradu- ate of Victoria University which is the United Church College affiliated with the University of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown and John visited friends in Toronto on Sunday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Webster Jacklin, Wroxeter south. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edgar, Fran- ces and Jimmie of Listowel spent Wednesday, with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar, Mr. Alex. Taylor is able to be up after being confined to bed for the last few weeks. Friends are hoping for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Paisley of Eyebrow, Sask., spent Friday and Saturday with the Maguire and Jor- dan families. Mr. Roy Strong was in Clinton on Tuesday to 'attend the monthly meet- ing of the Huron Co. Health Unit Board. Mrs, A. W. Kiel was in Listowel for the last two weeks owing to the ill- ness and death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Wm. Ferguson. She returned Sunday. Mrs. Clara Ritchie spent the week- end in Toronto, Mrs. Etta Pyke is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Carl Fitch at Belmore. Mr. Cameron Robertson has return- ed to his home in Strathclair, Man., after visiting with his mother, Mrs. Geo. Robertson, and sisters, Mrs. Gordon Edgar and Mrs. Glad Edgar. 'riLL'T'OUR OLD MAN PM NOT 50 DUMB - I KEEP MY CAR TUNED UP BY CROSS TT MOTORS itillITECHURCH The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church met on Tuesday last at the home of Mrs. Ezra Welwood with Mrs. Earl Caslick, vice-president, presiding. Seventeen ladies were present. The Scripture lesson, Psalm 123 was read by Mrs. Jas. Mcilrath and Mrs. Walter Lott led in prayer. The afternoon was spent in cutting and sewing quilt patches. Lunch was served and all enjoyed the social time together. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Craig and sons, spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Peacock of Bluevale. Mrs. Thos Morrison visited .n Sat- urday with her husband, a patient in Westminster Hospital, London. Tom had the cast off one foot, and mother operation on his large toe, cutting out the joint. The February meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held next Tuesday, February 12th., at the home of Mrs. Albert Coultes. The roll call will be answered by "A resolution we would like to see passed" and the re- ports will be given, All the ladies in the community are cordially invited to attend. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Watt of Tor- onto, were week-end visitors at the home of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Watt. Mrs. Walter Lott is spending this week at the home of her daughter, rs. O l N t f L d Miss Marion Maclvor ,teacher at Auburn and Mr. and Mrs. Sceord Norman and family, spent the week- end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maclvor of Kincardine, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Armstrong and daughter, Gail, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hersop Irwin. Mrs. Edward McBurnev and other members of the Yuill family have been visitors at the Wingham Hospi- tal, with her mother, Mrs, Jos. Yuill, of Belgrave, who was taken there by ambulance on Thursday -ollowing a serious stroke. Her condition is crit- ical. Mrs. Alex Robertson and Jimmie, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Fores- ter of W. Wawanosh, Mrs. George Caldwell and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Caldwell of Blyth, and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cardiff of Brus- Lions and Kinsmen Go "Stage Crazy" Representing the Lions and the Kinsmen, R. S. Heth- erington and Bob Clark were in charge of arrangements for the recent production of Stage Crazy by the RCAF personnel of the Clinton station here. The, job cer- tainly had its compensations as can be seen by the above photo; Left to right, R, S. Hetherington. two attractive members of the cast and Bob Clark. —Staff Photo The Farm Forum met on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, with an attendance of 30. Three groups discussed the ques- tions and decided that some control over markets has already been ac- complished, in some areas, and with certain commodities, and that, until the farmers have sufficient organiza- tion to look after surpluses the gov- ernment should do this, even as they look after imports when they are required, and all considered that stabilized prices would be preferable over a length of years, rather than fluctuating prices. Mrs. Chas. Martin and Mr. J. D. Beecroft held high points in the euchre games and Mrs. Jas. Laidlav,, and Mr. Russell Fur- don held low score. Lunch was served and the social time enjoyed by all, The meeting next Monday night will be held at the home et Mr. and John Purdon. Mr. and Mrs, Harry McGee 0f Wingham, Mr, and Mrs. John Mr. Nelson Dow and Mr. Gilbert Bee- croft were at Oil City on Monday attending the funeral of their cousin, Herbert Johnston, who pass al:n- mumps. Mrs, Mark Johnston of ',.-Iolyrood, spent last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Donald Martin, and Mrs. Robert Stewart of Kinloss, spent the week-end there. Mr. and Mrs. Myles McMillan and Mr, and Mrs. Russell Gaunt, Janet and Donald, spent Saturday at Han- over, The three school sections in S. S. No. 7, E. Wawanosh, held a euchre on Friday evening in the schoolhouse, playing thirteen tables. Mrs. Ken Wheeler and Mr. Lewis Stonehouse held high points, and Harold Woods and Murray McDowell, low points. The euchre this week will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Robinson. 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