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LAUGHS FOR YOUI n,! kydby Pot DutiOati • &retied byttliolt Flupent -bcrtv.pbiy by Robot t atsori Madan" APAOUt" by ttepl*Nirkot464i 1.44, yhyte by Hoe/ Winton . toe. by Led Robin February 6-7 a a a a a U a U a a U a 61 a a a U a a a a a Iii Mile Ten The Wingllarn.Advance-Thnes, Wednesday, Feb. 4th„ 1953 NEWS OF BELGRAVE t•VKNNVIIW*4" edeeesteea: ee nr" :;CHURCH NEWS The executive of Huron Preebyter- Woreee's Missionary Society, Un- ited Church of Canada, met at the home of Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes, Clin- ton, with n women. present, Reports tram the different members were giv- en during the Morning. The Literature secretary stressed the importance of trying to get members of the W.M.S. ti listen to good radio programs such as Farm Forum and Citizens Forum. Plans were made for the spring Pres- byterial meeting to be held in North Street theted Church, Goderich, on April 21st. Crokinole Tarty Held A Crokinole party was held on Thursday evening in the basement of Enox United Church here. High prizes went to Mrs. Carl Procter and Jesse Wheeler. Consolation prizes went to Mr, and Mrs, Fred Cook. Proceeds amounted to about $24, to aid the Sun- day School of the ohurch. a At the regular progressive euchre party in the community centre here on Wednesday evening, high prizes -were won by Charles R. Coultes and Mfrs, Art Scott. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Free Cook and Bill Mack. Terminals Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson and Richard, visited friends in London on Sunday. Mrs. Jack Boman and baby, of London, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cook. Mrs. Rod McLeod, Gayle and Pam- ela, were guests of Mrs. McLeod's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Higgins. Miss Eileen Holmes spent the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holmes, Mr. James Anderson, of 0,A.C, Guelph, visited his parents, Mr. and afrs. Earl Anderson. Mrs. Norman Walsh, of Blyte, spent Whurdsday with Mr. Martin Grasby and Miss Amy Smith, The euchre club met at the home a Mr. and Mrs, John Mason last tiChursday evening. There were eight tables of cards played with high priz- es going to Miss Margaret Jefferson and Bert Thompson. Consolation prizes to Mrs. Mark Armstrong and Reuben Appleby. Next party will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Calvin Robinson. , Misses Lillian and Reta Bruce, Arn- old, Elmer and Douglas Bruce motor- ed to Trenton on Saturday and spent the week-end with their sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Des. Gurnett, Mrs. Bruce who has Spent the past two weeks there returned home with them. Congretelations to Mr. and Mrs. Murray McDowell on the arrival of a baby girl and to Mr. and Mrs. Were dell McCallum on the birth of a baby boy. Mrs. Pearl Bitton, of Listowel, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Reg Bitton. Mixed Bonspiel Proves Popular The 'Wingham Ladies' Curling Club held a very successful mixed bon- spiel on Wednesday, January 28th. Eight local rinks participated. The results were: first, . Gordon MacKay, skip; Mrs. Hetherington, vice; Harry ;Browne, 2nd.; Mrs. Stainton, lead; 3 wins plus 13, Second, Dune MacDoug-. all, skip; Mrs, G. Godkin, vice; Fraser Fergie, 2nd.; Mrs, Hartley Smith, lead; 2 wins plus 7. Consolation, W. H. Edwards, skip; Mrs. W, Bain, vice; Wilf MeKague, 2nd., Mrs. Muffett, lead; 1 win plus 4. After the curling, coffee, doughnuts and a social time was enjoyed. Plans Second Edition Of Howick History Those who were disappointed in not securing a copy of "The Early History of Howcik Township", by Norman Wade, of Gorrie, will be interested to know that Mr. Wade plans a second edition of this popular book. The first edition has been completely sold and as many orders for the histories were left unfilled, the second edition has been ordered. Those who wish to place orders are asked to contact Mr. Wade at Fordwich phone 13r31, or by letter at his home address in Gorrie. St. Paul's Ladies' Guild Holds January Meeting The January meeting of St. Paul's Ladies' Guild was held in the Parish Hall, on Thursday, with the president, Mrs. W. M. Connell, in the chair. The meeting was opened in the regular manner. The minutes of the last meeting were read an adopted. Several notes from the "shut-ins" were read, ex- pressing thanks and appreciation for the lovely boxes of fruits, etc., receiv- ed at Christmas, A motion was carried that necessary interior decorations be done at the rectory. An acceptable cash donation was re- ceived from Mrs. Mary Rees, of Youngstown, Ohio, a former well- known member of St. Paul's church. The following committees were nam- ed: social, Mrs. R, E. Armitage, Mrs. J, H. King, Mrs. Harry Town, Mrs. Mervyn Templerrian, Mrs. Wilfred Henry, Mrs. Frank Sturdy, Mrs. Lance preen,. Mrs. Truman Smallie, Mrs. Miller Davis, convener; Flower and visiting, Mrs. Fred Fuller and Mrs. Smallie. Plans were made for the Val- entine tea to be held on Wednesday, February 11, The buginess being con- eluded those present enjoyed a social half hour. United W. A. installs Officers for Year Reports presented at the annual meeting of the Women's Association of Wingham United Church showed the closing of a successful year. Pro- ceeds of the spring tea, the Christmas sale and other smaller events added $1075.00 to the treasury. Improvements were made to both the church and the parsonage, and new caps were per- chased for the choir. Letters were sent to the sick of the congregation and flowers were provided for the church services. Mrs, W. A. Beecroft installed the followeng officers for 1953. President, Mrs. A. W. Irwin; vice- received and dedicated, Mrs. Fry read a story of David Livingstone. The meeting was brought to a close with a hymn, and after lunch and a social half hour, the Benediction was repeated in unison. Sun- after Charles E. Worthy Dies in London Charles Edward Worthy, a Kincar- dine Township native, and a well- known insurance agent for Wingham and district of earlier years, died in London on Sunday, following a five- week illness. He went to London fifteen years ago. Formerly a salesman with Metro- politan Life Insurance Company, he was for the last three years night supervisor at the London YMCA. Mr. Worthy was a member of Dun- das Street ;Centre United Church, Lon- don, He was a son of the late Wil- liam and Jane Worthy. His widow, Della Lowry, survives. Service will be conducted today Wednesday at 2 p m., at the Linklater Funeral home, Kincardine by the Re, George W. Birtch, of Dundee Street Centre United Church, and burial in Kincardine cemetery. Alexander Anderson Dies in Toronto A former resident of Huron County Alexander Anderson, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Toronto on January 27th. He was in his 97th year. He was the first child born on lot 25, concession 9, of West Wawanosh, ' after his parents and two brothers, Richard and William, moved to that 111 Part in 1855. South Africa was his home for 20 years, returning in 1905. For the past 15 years he lived in Tor- onto at the home of his sister, Mrs. Barbour and brother-.in-law, the late Rev, Robert Barbour, Cremation took place on Thursday with interment in the family plot, at Lucknow at a later date, Surviving are a sister, Mrs, Bar. boar, Termite, and a brother, -Oharlee, of South Africa. FIGURE SATIN CLUB ADDS NEW MEMBERS The directors of the Wingham Fig- ure Skating Club have just complet- ed a very successful Associate Mem- bership drive. The following is a list of associate members, Mrs. Hilda Smith, Mrs. Norma Ham- ilton, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Coutts,, Mrs. Andy Lunn, Rev. H. L, Parker, Mr, Jack Lloyd, Mr, Bob Ferguson, Mr, Harold Foxton, Mrs. Ethel Gerrie, Mrs. G. L, Dunlop, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spry, Mrs. Don Rosenhagen, Mrs. Harold Burrell, Mrs. T. A, Currie, Mrs. Franklin Pickell, Mrs, G. W. Tiffin, Mrs. Jim Hamilton, Mrs. Frank Caskanette, Mrs. Jean Loughlean, Mrs, Arnold Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wild, Mrs. Ken Baker, Mr. Stanley Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Burke, Dr. W. A. IVIeleibbon, Mrs.; Mervin Templeman, Mr. Chas, Lee, Mr. Wm, Kennedy, Mrs. Harold Brooks, Mr. Frank Burke, Mr, Frank Howson, Mrs. George Cairieron (Sr.), Mrs, Jack Bateson, Mrs. Scott Reid, Mrs, Wm. Cruikshank, Mrs. Geo. Guest, Mrs. Nelson Cunningham, Mrs. Wm. Conran, Mrs. Ross Jamieson, Mrs. Alan Bennett, Mrs. Jack Colvin, Mrs. Roy Bennett, Mrs. Jack Walker, Mrs, Howard Meehan, Mrs. Athol Purdon, Mrs. Stewart Beattie, Mrs. Elwell Webster, Dr. and Mrs. Murray MacLennan, Mr, and Mrs. Jim Gur- ney, Mrs. Donald Cameron, Mrs. Nor- man Welwood, Mr. Cecil Merkley, Mrs. T. McKercher, Mrs. Harry Fry- f ogle, Mrs. Harvey Adams, Mr. Alan Williams, Mrs. Geo. Williams, Miss K, McGregor, Miss Laura Behrns, Mr. Douglas Turner, Mrs. Geo, R. Scott, Mrs. John Crowson, Mrs, Dave. Hut- cheson, Mrs. Fred Saint, Miss Vivian MacLean, Miss Mary Johnston, Miss Irlma Harrison, Mrs. Mike McPhail, Mrs. Jack Reavie, Mrs. Chris New- Diagonal Save NOW'S TO STORM ORDER Fuel THE TIME YOUR SASH WINDOW Rd. CAMPBELL MADE-TO-ORDER SASHMANUFACTURERS fiORBUTT UNITS & • Wingham i I Gospel 'Prayer • EachThursday GOSPEL I Regular Sunday 1 Remembering Meeting Meeting School at 11.15 at and evening HALL 10.15 the Services a.m. Lord 7.80 p.m. Bible Study at 8 p.m. LOOKING FOR Bargains, customers, attendance at meet- ings? Then use the clas- sified ads. Quick, econ- omical and convenient, classifieds do the best job at the lowest cost. ,-- f,T I t happens .very 4,.. find that go to those steadily Or at GItOC'Elttr of service high and Wing- and again) BROS. best if required, COIJIVTER ,,.g., Conscientious best shopphig who call meats and SMITH "1"IIE FAMILY (Wide selections, and delivery quality merehandiSe hum's COOKIE all bring folks . , -c--\-\ around .....=lisinainillatio= BIGGEST 66,...4....i..4....i.,4.0.0.4..,. groceries beyere buye again raUte Xre. l3 ill Currie, `Miss gargarot Brophey, Mr, and Mrs. A. S. Lock- ridge, Mrs. Fogarty, Mr, W. H. French, Mrs, J, J, Brown, Mrs, Robt, Hetherington, Mr. and Mrs, Harley Crawford, Mr, John Crawford, MI's. R. E, McKinney, Miss Sara MacLean, a a U U U U U U n U U U U U U U 11 U U a 1 a I U it la 1 a a a 7411111i Halal Miss Margaret MacLean, Mrs, Russell Farrier, Mr. Rod Macintosh, Mrs. Percy Clark, Mrs, Oil Miller, Mrs, Hugh Carmichael, Mrs, Norman Smith, Mrs, George Shaw, Mrs. Roy Adair, Mrs. Tom Henderson, Miss M L. Currie, Mr. Stewart Cowan. Spring Presbyterial Rally Is Planned at Clinton a happy fun-loving people. They are also very superstitious and she told some amusing and interesting stories about some of their superstitions. Following the programme, Mrs, Nor- man Keating took charge of the meet- ing and finished the business for 1952 by calling on all the secretaries for their reports. Mrs. Chas. Hodgins, Temperance Secretary, in her report read an arti- Barbara Merrick read the Scripture cle giving some very disturbing ac- Barbara Merrick read the counts of drinking among minors, ; Lesson and Geraldine Sternol led in ti The Supply Secretary, Miss Phyllis prayer. Mary Scott played a piano Johns, reported that a bale valued at number, "Laughing Eyes." The lead- $352.57, comprised of quilts, new and er of the group, Mrs. Douglas Fry used clothing and layettes had been read a chapter from the study book, sent by the Auxiliary to Korea. "The Dark Continent" and conducted Mrs. W. J, Greer was called on to a quiz on the chapter. A poem, "When instal the officers for 1953. In address- the Animals went with Noah," was ing the Auxiliary she brought a very read by Mary Helen MacDonald. A inspiring message to the members, suggesting that every opportunity be prayer was read by Louise Campbell. used to do acts of love and kindness Audrey Gilmour played a piano solo, for people. She then installed the fol. "Largo." During the business portion lowing slate of officers. I of the meeting, the secretary and President, Mr's. W. B. Cruikshank,' treasurer read their reports and the 1st. vice president, Mrs. Harold Bur- roll was called. After the offering was rell; 2nd. vice-president, Mrs, Norman Keating; 3rd. vice-president, Mrs. Hada Hamilton; Recording secretary, Mrs. Stewart Beattie; Corresponding Sec- retary, Mrs. A. B. Adams; Treasurer, Mrs, G. W. Howson; Christian Stew- ardship Sec., Miss Janet Murray; Missionary Monthly and Literature, Early in January the members of Sec., Miss Mary Love; Strangers' Sec., the group and their friends held a Mrs. W, B. Conran, Mrs. C. W. Lloyd, very enjoyable skating party in the Mrs. Harold Wild; Temperance and arena, with lunch served in the Christian Citizenship Sec., Mrs. Chas, day school room of the church the skating. Hodgins; Press reporter, Miss Marion Simpson; Supply Sec's., Miss Phyllis Johns, Miss Cora Gannett, Mrs. Chas. Salter; Pianist, Mrs. W. A. Galbraith; Assistant pianist, Mrs. Emerson Shera; Observer Representative, Mrs. Harold Wild; Social convener, Mrs. Ross Vegan. Following this ceremony Mrs, W. B. Cruikshank discharged all the new business. At the close of the meeting a dainty lunch was served and a social time was spent. Miss VarolinesWelhvood was hostess to the Evening Auxiliary whoa they Met for their regular meeting ort Tues- day evening, January 20th., at the home of Mrs. F, R. Howson. Miss Phyllis Johns was in charge of the programme and conducted a beau- tiful worship service, which opened by singing the hymn, "Standing at the portal of the coming year" followed by a prayer by Miss Johns. Mrs, Mc- Intyre read two portions of Scripture, Mrs. Emerson Shera sang a lovely solo "I Would be True" which was very much enjoyed. After singing "Take Time to be Holy" a minute of silent tribute was paid to the memory of Mrs. Emery Stuckey, a beloved and faithful mem- ber of the Auxiliary who had passed on a short time ago. Miss Caroline Weliwood then offered a prayer. Mrs. Harold Sperling read an ap- propriate New Year's poem. After president, Mrs, Whitney GroSe; see- singing another hymn, Miss Laura rotary, Mrs. Gordon Buchanan; corr- Collar, guest speaker of the evening, es,-see,, Mrs. Heughan; treasurer, gave a very interesting talk of her :Mrs. Ken Kerr; convener of parson- work with the Sudan Interior Mission age corn., Mrs. W. VanWyck. in Nigeria, Africa, Miss Collar said that despite their lack of almost the bare essentials of life and their primi- Marion Williamson tive mode of living, the Africans are Group Meets The regular monthly meeting of the Marian Williamson Girls' Group was held at the home of Mary Frances Currie, on Tuesday evening January 27th, with an 'attendance of 18. The meeting opened with the Call to Worship by the president, Mary Rae. After `the singing of a hymn,. 1