Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-04-09, Page 2'JUST A WORD FROM THE $PQNSOR1' O t o O O 11 O 11 O 0 U IN GIFT BOXES 1 lb. $1.10, 2 lb. $2.20 EASTER EGGS (Solid cream filled) in Fancy Boxes 1/4 lb. 30c, 1/2 lb. 55c CHOCOLATE Easter Novelties 10, 20c, 75c, $1.00 EASTER GREETING CARDS By COUTTS HALLMARK & CARLTON 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c, 35c, & up Deluxe Sphnish Choice Cashews Bridge Mixture Deluxe Mixture 0=0=10=0 LAURA SECORD CANDY ERR'S DRUG STORE COUTTS HASTY NOTES 0=0 0=0 01L3., ERSUGGESTIONS p 0 0 141 F01 10°1 A S Golden Chance , ,$1.50 Pink Clover $1.50 Honeysuckle . ,$1.50 Sweet William $2.25 Yardley Lotus , $1.85 Friendship Garden $1.75 Coty's Toilet Water $2.50 Atomizer free Desert Flower $2.00 By _Dubarry; Shulton, Hubbard Ayer, Coty, Roger & Gallet, Eve in Paris, Yardley. Dubarry Dusting' Powder Refill reg-,. $1.75 $1.00 Stick Colognes Golden Chance $1.50 Sweet William $1.50 LeLong (3 Fragrances) $1.35, $2.25 Melodie $1.35 T 01:=0=10=0 1.1 Fancy Soaps COLOGNES .1•1.11•1111111111 O cry. Mrs. Harry Elliott is home from the Wingham General Hospital, following two operations, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Thornton and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. D, Smith and Eleanor, and Mr. .and Mr's. Jack Wickstead, Belgravd, were Sunday guests with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stewart of Grand Valley, visited during the week with his sister, Mrs. W. J. Johnston. Mrs. Annie Wray is visiting relativ- es at Brussels and vicinity. GOSPEL HALL Regular Sundays Services Sunday School 10.15 a.m. Remembering the Lord at 11.15 Gospel Meeting at 7.30 p.m. Prayers and Bible Study Each Friday evening at 8 p.m. llllll ;1111 llllllll 11 lllllllll 11111110MA Everything Needed for New Homes or Summer Cottages! Materials are available and VINANCING IS NO MYSTERY. Our experience is free and for your benefit. Look What You Can do with Plywood T Sheathing,. siding, floors, panels, built-ins, furni- ture, cabinets, tile effects and a host of other do-it- yourself items, COTTAGERS: HOME 'LOVERS: FOR EVERYONE: Remember .. MONTHLY ..PAYMENT PLANS .AVAILABLE ..for ..$100 _to $2,000 PURCHASES, Monthly terms on improvements from $100 to $2,000l N.H.A. and other home financing information available at no cost to you, PLAN BOOK AND BLUEPRINT SERVICE—BUILDING 'KN'OW-HOW BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING. FOR NEWLYWEDS lllll — ,'S.rour First Home FOR CITY DWELLERS ...A Summer Cottage BEAVER LUMBER CO, LIMITED 3 rIYtilttO I 11 INSULATION LUMBE R have been built and more are needed. The value of church union, especially to Western Canada during the depres- sion years, was noted. The church stood by, when other agencies failed. The W.M.S. maintained all its ser- vices, though with a greatly reduced ineome. Mrs, J. Wickstead sang "Th,, Old Rugged Cross." The president, Mrs. Eldred Nichol, presided for the monthly meeting of the W.M.S. in Knox Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon and led yin prayer. Mrs. L, Felker read a portion of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians and Mrs. Bathe gave the we gave them very little thought, We cannot work up very much enthusiasm for the government grants, subsidies and hand-outs which have become so common in the past few years, but it is encour- aging to note the support which the public offers when a crippled child needs a. summer outing, or a tubercular patient needs hospital care. When funds can be raised in a small section of one province for a new college it is our belief that the people who put up the money tire reliable citizens. There is no sense kidding ourselves—we are often annoyed at the repeated calls for help. But most of us chip in just the same and lend a helping hand When it's needed. 373 Sandy McPherson always objected to paying his in- come taxes until he learned that $50 million a year was being spent for research in guided missiles. "Any mo shouldna object to a gooverninent spending monee sae sensibly. The expert who can find a way o' vetting that slice oot ma golf hail is worth a hundred million to the nation." Did you hear the robins cursing the weather man last Sunday morning? The usual cheery notes had a sour slant- as the unseasonable snow whistled down. just about the same as humans, at .that. FOR FIRE, LIFE & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Stewart A. Scott Phone .293 Wingham REAL ESTATE SALESMAtit Representing Harvey 11I. Kroft Agency Listowel 18rrb ..1••••••••• Decorate with Wallpaper Suntested Wallpapers offer you hundreds of fashion correct patterns,in every price range, VARNISHED TILES in assorted patterns and colours AT REDUCED PRICES THE WALLPAPER SHOP New Radio Receiving Licences are obtainable from Post Offices, Radio Dealers, Radio Servicemen, certain Banks and, In certain districts from house-to-house canvassers, Where not available locally, Radid Receiving Licences may be obtained from the Controller of Teleconuntinications, Department of Transport, Ottawa, A separate Licence is required by ewer tenant of a room or flat within a private home Avhci oper- ates a radio, A separate Licence is required for each radio installed hi a motor vehicle. DEPARTMENT OP TRANSPORT Ottawa, Ont. C. Lessard, Hon. Lionel Che r, Deputy Minister Minister PAGE TWO THE WINOHAM ADVANCE-TIMES WEDNESDAY, APKIL Dm HE IS RISEN In the end of the Sabbath. as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the 1,0rd descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the dour, and sat upon it. His' countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: and fur fear of him the keepers did shake, and be-' came as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women.; "Fear not ye: for 1 know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified, He is nut here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead." Easter's greatest meaning to human beings is Hope, Because we are very fortunate in our corner of the world, it is doubtful that we are fully able to understand the meaning of that word. llad we spent many years in sub- OF BLUEVALE jection to a cruel conqueror or had we ever looked out NEWS through the wire stn-rounding a displaced persons' camp H o ld Meeting to Discuss we would more quickly grasp the significance of the word which comes so lightly to our lips. It is indeed difficult to know the true meaning of the Erection of Library Building -- first Easter Day, for we and our fathers have dwelt two A meeting of those interested in the comments, showing. that Paul planted thousand years in the calm assurance that a Saviour died erection of a building for a library the seeds of Christianity in the troub- and conquered death for our deliverance. So completely here was held in the Community Hall led Church at Corinth. time about the hereafter and the possibility of reunion with loved ones. 'Under the prospering impetus of the Roman Empire cruelty and worldliness had flourished to on the same lot as the Community such a point that the Romans themselves were laughing at Hall and the other where the C.O.F. the heathen gods and the faith in the True God which had hall stood. The co-operation of the Women's set the Jews apart from other peoples, was so encircled Institute will be solicited. Another and confused by the application of minor rules that i ts meeting will be held on Tuesday original was nearly lost. night, April 15th. In the midst of this chaos the greatest event of all time took place. The Son of God, in human form. died a there and the work carried on. Mrs. funds during its annual campaign. and members of the R. A. Brook described the new United Church of England and other friends are contributing to Church Mining School project; the the fund for Huron College. Perhaps each of these groups could he made happier if the donations were larger, but we feel that the folks who are doing the contributing are very liberal. Not too many years ago these funds would have been fore-doomed to Brook and Mrs. Jas. Johnston. The Easter thank-offering service was an- failure, flounced for Easter Sunday evening, It would appear that we are gaining a new sense of • in the church. Mrs. M. Fraser was ap- obligation to those less fortunate than ourselves. If so pointed a delegate to the Presbyterial at Clinton, May 1st. Mrs. A. Corrigan, the change is all for the rood. The contributions don't Mrs. A. MeCrackin and Mrs. J. H. usually break the donor and they do give one a feeling of' understanding sympathy for those who need the money. This business of caring for the underprivileged is hardly new. the Good Samaritan lived a long- time ago, There have been needy humans since history began, but until /hundred and fifty new members have recent 2k-ea1's the most of them were either overlooked ibeen added to the church since 1927. Three hundred and fifty churches and entirely. or dealt with in such a tioht-fisted fashion that One hundred and seventy-five manses EitrOtttt ZtVanzr Eirtrs Published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Memb-er Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Dept. Subscription Rate — One Year $2,50, Six. Months $1.25 in advance U. 5. A. $3.00 per year Foreign Rate $3.50 per year Advertising Rates on application Knox Presbyterian At Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning,. Rev, Matthew Bailie conducted a palm Sunday service, pointing out the significance of Christ's entrance into Jerusalem. Ap- propriate hymns were sung. The sun, day School re-opened for the summer and met at the close of the regular service, An Faster service will be held In the Presbyterian Church on Good Friday forenoon at 11 o'clock. Mr. Bailie will conduct the service and Rev. R. A. Brook of the 'United Church will de- liver the sermon. An invitation is ex- tended to all, Y. P. U. Lloyd Wheeler, president, presided for the opening session of the at the evening service in the United ,Church, on Sunday, and conducted the devotions. Bob Fraser and Don MacLean, conveners for Civilization and Social Service, had charge of the topic, "Each in his own place," which compared suburban and urban life. Rev. R. A. Brook sang, "My Task." Hymn sheets were used for the sing-' ring. Mrs. Hoffman was the pianist and Susan Yeo read a poem, Present Play A full house greeted the Cast of young people from the United Church, Londesboro, at the Commun- ity Hall here on Friday night, when they presented the play "Chintz Cot- tage," for the 18th time. Rev. R. A. Brook welcomed the players and the audience and introduced Miss Leer, the director, who gave .a brief outline of the play, and named the characters. The play was Well acted and contain- ed a great deal of humor causing a hearty laugh. Between acts a chorus was sung by five girls, Verna Wheeler, Eleanor Smith, Jean Hall, Audrey Mann and Etoile Moffatt. Mr. Hoffman sang two solos and Mrs. Hoffman was the pianist. The play was presented under the auspices of the East Boundary group of the Women's Assodjation of the United -Church. Record Address Rev. Matthew Bapie of Knox Pres- byterian Church, at the request of CKNX, made a recording of Manly Miner's address, prepared for Jack Miner's Sunday, and broadcast Sun- day morning. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brook of Osh- awa, spent Sunday with Rev. R. A, and Mrs. Brook at the United Church manse. Mrs. P. S. MacEwan attended the funeral of the late Miss Dora Smith, who passed away at her home in Bor- den, Monitoba. The funeral wad held from the home of her sister, Mrs. T. T. McRae at Brussels. She also visit- ed her sister, Mrs. Nelson Cardiff. Fred Churchill has returned home• from the Wingham General Hospital. Mrs. Mary Robertson has returned to her home after spending the win- ter with her sister, Mrs. Robert Nich- olson at Belgrave. Mrs. Harvey Robertson is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital. Mrs. Richard Jeffrey spent the week-end with Wingham friends and with her son, Stewart and Mrs. .Jef- frey of Stratford. • Mrs. Raymond Elliott is spending Easter week with her daughter, Mrs. Blackmore and Rev. William Black- more, at New Haven, New York, where Mr. Blackmore is attending college. Mrs. Blackmore is taking courses in church work there also. Mrs. Elliott will be accompanied by her brother, Harvey and Mrs. Messer, their daughter, Betty, and her ,girl friend, all of Toronto, Mrs. James Young, Wingham, is with Mrs. Charles Bosman, wno has recently returned from the Clinton Hospital. She is making a good recov- kind. Humans were given the chance to console them- selves with a new faith, a new.belief in their own worth in the broad plan of creation, Today, perhaps as never before, we are in desperate need of the refreshing vision of the Risen Christ. Whether or not we have recognized the problem, we are instinctive- ly in search for something on which to pin our trust in the uncertain future. The fulfilment of that desire can be found in your own church on Sunday next . . Easter 1952. GIVINGS ARE CREDITABLE There is no question about it; the average person you meet today is generous. It is not long since the Institute for the Blind collected $2,000 in Wingham. At present donations are coming in for the Crippled Children through sale of Easter Seals. The Red Cross has been collecting' assured are we that many have entirely forgotten this week, this past The chairman of e Library board, J. C. Higgins, presided, greatest of all events in human history. and the secretary, Mrs. J, H. Smith, The common man in Christ's human lifetime actually recorded the proceedings. did pass his days without hope. The pagan religions with Members of the building committee, Rev. R. A, Brook, convener; Reeve J. which he was surrounded offered absolutely nothing' to the y. Fischer, Turnberry Township; J. C. thoughtful man or woman who wondered from:time to Higgins and George Hetherington had criminal's death and then rose to life in triumphant proof on Thursday afternoon, with the pre- sident, Miss Emina Johnston presid- that God is indeed ever thoughtful of the welfare of man- ing,, The president and Mrs. W. J. Johnston, conducted the devotions. Mrs. Jas. Johnston reported prices on church furnishings, further reports to be made by the committee at the next meeting. Plans for decorating at the manse were made. It was decided to hold the next meeting on May 3rd., owing to the Presbyterial meeting being held at Clinton on May 1st. The hostesses were: Mrs. W. J. Peacock, Mrs. S. Darling, Mrs, L. Hutton and Mrs. E. Sellers. The W.M.S. met the same after- noon. Mrs. Spading Johnston, presi- dent, was in charge. The roll call was answered by an Easter verse. The sec- retary, Mrs. Jas. Johnston, read a letter from Rev. Lachlin MacLean, missionary at Portage La Prairie, Man., describing the Indian school Women's Association The Women's Association of Blue- vale United Church, met in the church visited libraries at Auburn and Wal- ton for the purpose of getting ideas. Two local sites were considered, one school to be built on the University Campus, Toronto. A committee was named to makd plans for raising funds for the project. They are Mrs. S. Johnston, Miss E. Johnston, Mrs. Mrs. Nichol told of a dispute that arose between the states of Argentina and Chili over the boundary line and the effect for good that the settlement had on the people. The topic was tak- en by Mrs. Gordon Mundell and dealt with the Chapter on Christian Liter- ature. She divided her talk into three Darts and mentioned first, "The Stud- ent Christian Movement," in South America under the leadership of Dr. ;John R. Mott and Rev. Robert Mac- kie; 2nd., "Christian Literature and the urgent need for Bibles, religious. books and pamphlets in the training of teachers and missionaries. The air- plane and radio are playing an impor- tant part in spreading the printed word; 3rd., "Our contribution" we can give money and our prayers and support the Bible Society. Mrs. Walter Smillie told a story from the book "He Wears Orchids," on the life of a young man who became an outstand- ing missionary in Brazil. Mrs. Higgins offered prayer.,,,for the success of the spread of the gospel in South America, Plans Were made for sending used Christmas cards to a Mission field in Formosa and for attending the annual W. M. S. 'Presbyterial at Wing- ham in May. Mrs. Raymond Elliott dedicated the offering with prayer and Mrs. Nichol gave the closing prayer. United Church Palm Sunday was observed in the United Church, with Rev. R. A. Brook in charge of the service. The choir sang 'The Palms." Communion ser- vice Neas also observed. Mrs. Allen Bernard and George Fischer were re- ceived by certificate from St. John's Anglican church, Brussels, Mrs. Geo. Fischer by certificate from Salem Church, Wroxeter charge and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Craig from Auburn Un- ited church, The W.M.S. of the United Church will hold the Easter .Thankoffering meeting. Easter Sunday night. Rev. David Proctor of Teeswater United Church. will be the guest speaker. Mr. Proctor was born in Korea, his par- ents being on a Mission field there. Smith gave the mission study pro- gram, the chapters of the study book dealing with the beginning and pro- gress of the United Church. One hundred and ninety six thousand, four