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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-02-13, Page 6THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIM ES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1952 ,PAGE „ppm ing was brought to a close with the singing. of "God Save the Queen" and repeating of the Mizpah benediction, The Y,P.U. is planning to hold a ser- ies of their regular meetings in the 'Joules, Education he is now teaching in Lea- side Collegiate. Tri-Bells won by a score. of 61.56, Misses Marilyn and Marjorie Timm spent the week-end with Misses Mary and Jean Campbell, Morris Twp. Mrs. Hastle, mother 'sof Mrs. W. T. Elliot, had the misfortune to fall on NEWS OF WROXETER Salem United Church Elects Officers at. Annual Meeting Saturday at her home, breaking her hip. On account of her adyanced age It is serious, but she is resting comfortably at present. Mr. Stainton, of Wingham As look- ng after Moffat's Hardware during Mr. Moffat's absence on a holiday in Florida, Parcels for Korea Mrs. J. N. Allen and Mrs. R. R. Hunter, the committee in charge of parcels for Korea, report that to date 15 parcels have been forwarded from 'this community, Anyone wishing to donate children's clothing is asked to leave them at the local telephone office, The response so far has been encouraging. The committee is grate- ful to those who donated good used and new articles but especially to those who took the time to make children's underwear. The orphanage which will benefit from the kindness shown has been named Pow-Ha, and has been adopted by the 25th Can- adian Unit. with interment made in the family plot, Fordwich cemetery. Mrs. Jim Doig is a Toronto visitor this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Brothers were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Colwill at Fordwich. The United Church Sunday School supper, which was postponed last week, will be held in the United Church schoolroom on the evening of Thursday, February 21st at seven o'clock. George Wearying, of Toronto, son of A. B. Wearring, played with the Tri-Bells, a Toronto basketball team, in Tillsonburg on Saturday night. George played for three seasons with the Mustangs of Western University and on Saturday night played against several former team-mates of the Mustangs. A graduate' of Western University and Ontario College of 611-21 AGENTS W. V. Roy, Box 310 Clinton, Telephone 557 or 324j Bert Klopp, Telephone Zurich 93-1 (address also Zurich) Russel Knight, R.R. 2 Brussels, Ont. Telephone Brussels 28-16 George Feagan, Goderich, Telephone Goderich 937-12 Cecil Falconer, R.R. 1 Lucknow, Telephone Wingham Ross Francis, Kirkton, Telephone Kirkton 34-8 T. A. Cameron, Lucknow, Telephone Lucknow Contact your nearest agent for information and estimates on a coverage for your car or truck. If you are a policy holder with Coop insurance, tell your friends about its features and have them insure the Co-op way. There are over 1300 Co-op policy holders in Huron County at the present time Sixty were in attendance when on Tuesday evening, Salem United church held their annual meeting. Ladies of the congregation prepared a hot supper. The business meeting followed with Rev. E, W. Todd lead- ing in a short devotional period. Re- ports of the various organizations showed a year of progress, The follow ing officers were elected or re-elected for the coming year: Session Chair- man, Rev. E. W, Todd, Morrison Sharpin, Greer Wylie, Stanley Galla- her, Wm, Bolt; trustees, W, A. Cath- ers, Wm. Taylor, Wm. Bolt, Stanley Gallaher; Board of Stewards, Charles Cathers, Walter Willits, Joe Sim- monds, Everitt Cathers, Eldred Cath- ers, William Merkley, Wm, Erring- ton, Mrs. Stanley Gallaher, Mrs. Wil- liam Taylor; church organist, Berva. Gallaher; assistant, Donna Copeland; ushers, Wm. Gallaher, Everitt Cath- ers, Gordon Wray, Morrison Sharpin; secretary-treasurer, Wm. Taylor; choir leader, Mrs. Eldred Cathers; as- sistants, Mrs. Morrison Sharpin, Mrs. Walter Willits; auditors, W. A. Cath- ers, Gordon Wray; Sunday School Superintendent, Mrs, Ira, Neill; as- WANTED HORSES FOR SLAUGHTER 3e LB. AT FARM. We also pick up dead and dis- abled animals. DEAD and DISABLED HORSES and COWS $5.00 each. PIGS 50c each. Smaller animals according to size and condition, C. BRUBAKER Phone 608w1 R.R. 1, Wingham Farm Forum The Fourth Line of Turnberry Farm Forum held its meeting on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott. Discussion was "What Sets Farm Prices?" with the following headings for discussion, "Is it possible to control prices re- ceived by farmers for their produce?" "Who should be responsible for mar- keting surplus farm produce?" "If you , could choose, would you prefer to farm over a long period with its ups and downs in prices, or a similar period in which prices were stabiliz- ed?" Progressive euchre followed the discussion with Dorothy Greenawy and J. J. Elliott holding the highest scores and Mrs. Raymond Elliott and N n Co=op Auto Insurance Now Available to both Rural. and Urban Drivers • in Huron County N N N N N N N N N N N N N N lo- mpliminmuosinolgioninsimilnignimilisimitierocinillmiN1111111111111111111111111.111111110 - sistant, Mrs. Gordon Wray; S. S. treasurer, Wm, Henning; -secretary, Mae Sanburn; organist, Donna Cdpe- land; assistants, Berva Gallaher and Mary Copeland .A vote of apprecia- tion was given to Rev, E ,W. Todd for his leadership since coming to the Wroxeter-Salem charge. Mission Band Jamie Sanderson, president, was in charge when the Buds of Promise Mission Band, United Church, held their February meeting, on Monday afternoon. The meeting opened with the hymn "Stand Up for Jesus." All repeated the Mission Band Purpose. Secretary, Daisy Gibson, presented the minutes. Roll call was answered with a home-made valentine. These were later exchanged among the members. The March roll-call will be "Name an Irish Song." World Friends, the mission nand paper, was distributed and the birthday pennies collected, "When He Cometh," was the second hymn, Ian Howes read the Scripture lesson and sentence prayers were given by Elaine Statia and David Sanderson. Mrs. R. B. Pal- mer presented the second chapter of the study book, "Where the Carp Banners Fly." Members then were divided into three groups. The older girls have started piecing a crib quilt. The boys have a project in con- nection with the study book, and the Juniors will make scrap books from Christmas cards which will, when completed, he sent to a Mission School in the far North. The meeting closed with the hymn "Around the Throne of God in Heaven" and the repeating of the Mizpah benediction. Mrs. George Gibson, Mrs. Wm. Wright and Mrs. Allen Munro are Mission Band leaders. As an added service to the investors of West- ern Ontario, "Mort" Barns, of our organiza- tion, is broadcasting closing market quota- tions on the Toronto and other Stock Ex- changes at 6: i5 p.m. over Station CHLO, St. Thomas, (dial 680), every day Monday through Friday. Bongard & Co. 379 Richmond St. Dial 2-6301 LONDON, ONT. Members Toronto Stock Exchange Montreal Stock Exchange Winnipeg Grain Exchange Vancouver Stock Exchange Montreal Curb Market Calgary Stock Exchange Other Offices TORONTO - VANCOUVER HAMILTON - WINDSOR GUELPH • Women's Missionary Society The February meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society, United Church, will be held in the church parlours on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, In charge will be Mrs. Hun- ter ,Mrs. Todd and Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton. The report of the nomi- nating committee will be read. A life membership will also be presented to one of the members. All the ladies are cordially invited to the monthly meeting of the W.M.S. Family Night February 20th The Family Night planned by members of the Women's Institute which was postponed owing to the death of His Majesty the King, has been arranged for Wednesday, Feb- ruary 20th., in the United Church schoolroom at 8 p.m. Mrs. Brothers, programme convener and Mrs. Hart, refreshment convener. Annual Conference Will Be Held The Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario will again hold a provin- cial conference in May. This year area presidents and secretaries, also District and branch presidents and secretaries will be called in. The Ontario Agricultural College, in the conference will take place at the month of May, date to be announced. A committee from Guelph area will be in charge of registration. Memorial Service Rev. E. W. Todd paid tribute to our late King when a Memorial service was held in the United Church on Sunday morning. Special prayers for Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Fam- ily were said. Favourite hymns of the late King were sung, "0 God Our Help in Ages Past," "Lest we Forget" and "The King of Love my Shepherd Is." For the prelude the organist, Mrs. Brothers played a medley of favourites of His late Majesty. The words of the anthems were "Still, Still with Thee when Purple Morning Breaketh," A duet "Dear to the Heart of God," was sung by Mrs. Mc- Cutcheon and Mrs. MacDonald. MEMORIALS We realize our obligation when we fill your order for a Mem- orial—and we provide only ma- terials of unending serviceabil- ity. Design and workmanship are of the finest, and our prices are most moderate. BUILT TO HANDLE EVERY LOAD AT A LOWER COST CEMETERY LETTERING Promptly Done ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT MP 4.1 , ,:z:: ffamg :00:nowip.,...a. weemowro.vv,,,,,,,w00440::mov.40x,.):?...iim,mmet,?,..xemaiffx,,x,xi.,,,,:i:;:,,r,,,,,:mge,•:::::74,4,,wmx,:t::::.miria,42,0:::::gmsi:::::i:iMine:,:eiMiNiiiMii:iiiigegiMs3iii:MiggiiiNgi0.4"00WaingiNg: .i.. ' Young People's Union Shirley Newton presided when on Sunday evening the members of the Young People's Union held their semi monthly meeting. The meeting open- ed with the hymn "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." Glenn McMichael read the 23rd, psalm, The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. The hymn "Abide with Me" was sung, A film, "Boy Dates Girl," was followed with pict- ures of the burial of the late King George Fifth., The Royal Family and historic places in England. The meet- Now GMC's offer more power to haul more payloads? Four famous valve-in- head GMC gasoline engines to choose from . . . rated from 92 h.p. to 120 h.p. Truck engines designed for truck work! WINGHAM MEMORIAL SHOP 'Phone 256 R. A. Spotton , Q.'":"";;3'4" GMC for '52 offers the finest selection of models—from the sedan delivery in the light duty to the rugged dependable Heavy Duty Models with their increased carrying capacities. There's a model for ever" job where performance with economy are the prime factors. 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Refreshments were ser- ved by the hostess, Mrs, Harold Elliott, Personals Miss Bonnie Gibson, London, dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A, Gib- son, and her friend, Miss Dora Mc- Kellar, of Toronto, left last week to spend two weeks' vacation in Florida, Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Ma„thers and Mr, Roy Mothers of Parkhillin the loss of their father. The ilather brothers and their parents are form- er residents of this district and when here to attend their father's funeral, called on some of their old neighbors and friends, Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Wylie spent the week-end with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs, Alvin Moffat left for Kitchener on Friday. They will join Mr, and Mrs. Egbert Seegmillar and leave for a holiday in Florida, Miss Marjorie, in the absence of her par- ents, is staying with her sister, Mrs. Graham Work, of Brussels. Mr. Harvey Timm has returned to his home on the second line of Turn- berry from Wingham General Hospi- tal, We are pleased to know Mr. Timm is making a good recovery following an operation. Friends here learned with regret of the death of one of the Howick pio- neers, Alex Gibson of Listowel, who died following a long illness on Fri- day. Mr. Gibson, who would have celebrated his 88th birthday on Sat- urday, was the last member of the family. Funeral services were held from the Ross Harrison funeral home in Listowel on Monday afternoon, .."-4:11111;111: Ae" GMC-152A FOR THEOST WORD IN VALUE SEE YOUR GMC TRUCK DEALER