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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-11-04, Page 5% COAT SALE 1 )41100.0•0.1.00/800041111.114111e4arairoo ll1111141411006111041.11•1414111.11.111111100..04M11.11.11.4KIMPOIMOOMpaainollelliraINI•0111 .1.. Gigantic FALL AND WINTER Thursclay, frijay and Saturday at PURDON'S ( Second Froor ) 125 COATS TO CHOOSE FROM ( EVERY COAT IN THE STORE ON SALE I with discounts ranging from $10, $15, as high as $ 20. s TERRIFIC VALUES! $32.50 COATS Now -$22.50 $64.50 COATS Now $49.5° $85.00 COATS Now • PURDON' LADIES' .and CHILDREN'S WEAR 4,04•.041•041111.0410104101.041=11.11.0.m.m!rpowwwilm•mpa.11.4•011 $65.00 SPECIAL DISCOUNTS 'OF 20% on All-Weather Coats Get in on these Bargains ! Get your Winter Coat NOW FREE TV, Draw Every $2.00 Purchase at a SMITH BROS. STORE in. 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Miss Hazel Stamper, of Auburn, is 'visiting her former home here, Mrs. Howard Black, of Toronto, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs, Elmer Sellers. - In the Community Hall on Friday evening, the Bluevale Women's In- stitute is holding a "Family Night," when members and their families and friends will meet to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Bluevale Branch. Former officers and members have been especially invited. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Rosman, of Westfield, hkve moved to the„village and will occupy •the house vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hutton and fam- ily, who have taken up residence in Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Street, Linda and Julie, were -Sunday visitors with Mrs. M. L. Aitken. Pupils of Bluevale Public School under the direction of their teacher, 1, Isabel Spier, gave a jolly Hal- lowe'en party to their parents and friends in the Community Hall, on Friday evening. The juveniles were disguised in cos- tumes varying from fairy-like gowns ." to grotesque and comic attire, . The maskers paraded,lor the judges Mrs, Harold Speir of Brussels; Mrs. Harvey Robertson and Mr. Campbell . Brown, of Wroxeter. Prizes were Mott; pantomime, The Old Car, (With Loretta Fischer and Bob Mnridell in the chief rolee).-; clown drill, senior grades; duet, Elizabeth McKinney and Douglas .Fischer; skit, Tom Sawyer. and the fence; Bob Hall, as Tom; Elizabeth McKinney as Aunt Polly; duet, Tell Me a Story, John Green- away, Ian Mundell; exercise tnarch by Juniors; song, "Polly parrot" by Seniors; sword dance, Sharon Grubbe; playlet, "Hallowe'en Charm, Juniors; trio, Carl, Mary and Murray Robert- son; closing chorus, "Elizabeth of Eng- land," Elizabeth McKinney was a good an- nouncer for the program and Mrs: Alex Corrigan, a capable accompanist.. Refreshments were served at the close•and a dance followed. Church News • Rev. Mathew Bailie's sermon in the Presbyterial Church on Sunday dealt with -Martin Luther, and the Reform- ation. In the 'United Church on Sunday morning, Rev, R. A. Brook used the story of Abraham's offer to sacrifice Isaac to illustrate God's Providential care and provision for mankind. W. A. Bazaar On Wednesday afternoon the Wo- men's Association held a very suC- cessful bazaar 40 tile church school- room. The attendance was large and the buying brisk, Net receipts amount- ed to $330. The Y.P.U. met in the United Church on Sunday evening; the presi- dent, Kenneth Johnston in charge. Harold Johnston contlucted the -study • program, Bob Fraser read the Scrip-. Howick Lions Club held the first of a series of social evenings on Friday in the Masonic Club rooms, Nine tables were in the play for progress- ive euchre. Prize awards were made to Mrs. Charles Cathers and Mrs. J. Will for high score. Roy Hunter and Charles Cathers won honours for the men. First lone hand was held by Mrs. Wm. Taylor. Bingo was played following the serving of:refreshments by the ladies. Mrs. Allen Munro won the special bingo, a pair of pillow cases, Howick Lions are planning to hold their third annual Farmers' Night on November 26th, at Gorrie,- when the speaker will be Mr. George Woods, from the Engineering Department, Toronto. Howick Lions and their ladieS were guests of the Teeswater club on Tues- day night, when they held their an- nual turkey dinner. Sam Fletcher of the Fletcher Institute, London, wt S guest ,speaker. Hallowe'en Party a Success About one hundred children from Wroxeter village and district attended the Hallowe'en Party sponsored by the United Church Sunday school teachers and officers on Friday even- ing, The schoolroom was suitably dec- orated with the traditional black cats witches and pumpkins. Goblins and character costumes of every descrip- tion, were worn in the parade, when the following awards were made by the judges, Mrs. E. W. Todd, Mrs. Wm. Wright, Mrs. D. S. MacNaugh- ton. Best dressed individual, Frances Paulin; 2. Margaret Rose Wright; best, dressed couple, Gail Statia and Carol Loutitt; Graham Thompson and Sandy Gibson; best dressed girl, Darleen Brothers, Sara Gibson; best dressed boy, Fay Smith, Connie Clarke; fun.- niest costume, Marjorie Moffat, Cath- arine MacDonald. Mrs. Lyle Brothers played for the parade. Following the awarding of prizes a short program was enjoyed Billy Higgins sang a solo, Catharine MacDonald, played a piano solo and Mrs. Brothers and daughter, Darleen, played a piano duet. Mrs. Ira Mac- Lean gave a reading and Ann Douglas told the Hallowe'en story. Superin- tendent, Ronald McMichael, spoke briefly, thanking the teachers and of- ficers for their co-operation in mak- ing the party a success. lowing several oiont4s, moss. Mies Marilyn MacLean, London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ira MacL,ean, Ronald Klinek, Fordwieli, has .org- unized a music elaSS in Wroxeter, Ronald is in his final year at TAstowel High School, Mr. and Mrs, Mac McKenny, Orillia,, and former residents of this village, visited here during the week-end, ULM The annual meeting of the.Belgrave branch of the Bible Society was held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Tues- day, October 27th. The president, Carl Procter was in charge of the meeting and Mrs, Athol Bruce presided at the organ. Rev. W, H, T, Fulton, of Brussels, led the devotional part of the meet- ing and gave an address on the value of the. Bible in the world, He referr- ed to the coronation ceremony when the moderator of the Church of Scot- land presented a Bible to the Queen with the words, "This is the most valuable thing the world affords". The speaker pointed out also how very costly it is to translate the Bible into so many different languages and consequently how great the need is for larger contributions. This is the one-Hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Bible Society, and its accomplishment has been the translation of the Bible into almost one thousand languages. There are still six hundred languages into which the society hopes to trans- late the Bible. The minutes of the last meetina were read by the secretary-treasurer, George Johnston, who also gave the financial statement. In 1952 the sum of $235.00 was collected in this com- munity. The officers for next year are as follows: President, Carl Procter; sec- retary, Mrs. Garner Nicholson; treas- urer, Mrs. C. H. Wade; collectors, for Morris, H. Nethery, G. Nicholson, C. VanCamp and E. Noble; East Wa- wanosh, A. Coultes, L. Taylor, J. An- derson, G. Beecroft, A. Robinson; highway, A. Bacon, C. Nethery; Bel- grave, A. Vincent. A motion was passed that this 'year the contributions would be collected by November 15th if possible. It was decided to have the next meeting in Trinity Anglican Church. Celebrates 87th Birthday Mrs. Robert Stonehouse, a life-long resident of this community, celebrated her eighty-seventh birthday on Tues- day, October 27th. A turkey dinner was given in honor of the occasion at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ro- bert Stonehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Nor- man Stonehouse and daughter, Sonja, of London, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Walk- er, of Goderich, Mrs. Harry McGuire and Mr, and Mrs. R. H. Coultes, of Belgrave. • W.M.S. Sponsoring Program On Friday evening, Nov. 6th at 8.15 in the Belgrave United Church, the W.M.S. is sponsoring a program by the Children's Aid Society. The staff members and board of directors will be present to show an interesting film and to explain their work. This is an opportunity to become better acquainted with our Huron County. Children's Aid Society. There will also be local musical numbers and a silver collection will be taken. Lunch will be served and everyone is welcome. See Pictures of Coronation The Third Line group of the W.A. of Knox United Church, sponsored a very enjoyable evening last Friday in the church auditorium, The main feature of the program was films shown by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Procter. These pictures were taken by Mr. and Mrs. Procter when they were on a trip to England during the coron- ation and through Eurdpe. Miss Elaine Bolt gave two accordian solos. Rev. Chas. D. Cox was chairman. Personals Mrs. Robert Moore and son, George, were recent visitors with Mrs, John Scott and with Mr. and Mrs. Borden Scott. Mrs. Everett Allan, of Fordwich, spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Nethery. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mines, of Niag- ara Falls, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGuire and other relatives in the district. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rousselle, of Stratford, were week-end guests with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brydges. SAVE FUEL NOW'S. THE TIME TO ORDER YOUR STORM SASH WINDOW UNITS MADE-TO-ORDER CAMPBELL & GORBM SASH MANUFACTURERS Edward Street WIngham Mr, And, Mrs, ,0914i0 Wheeler end family, of .London, Were guests .0 Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wheeler over the week-end, Mr. and Mrs. glen .PWan and family, of Brucefield, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Kenneth Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs,- John MoBurney visit ed With Mr. and Mrs, Eugene Arrni,, tap at London on Sunday. PIIIMP•1 • 'PupilsEntertain TheirtPare.n4 At Hallowe'en Party Friday',. awarded as follows: Pre-school and grades one and two: Betty Hethering- ton, as a fisher boy; grades 3, 4, 5, 0, Bob Hetherington, in Indian costume; grades, 7, 8, Elizabeth McKinney, as a Majorette; adults, May Sandburn, comic costume; best dressed couple, Joan McFarlane, Phyllis Elliott in Dutch costumes. After the judging, the children en- tertained with chorus& and other numbers, as follows: recitation, Bob Hetherington; piano solo, Phyilis NEWS OE -WROXETER First of Lions Club Socials Held on Friday Evening Games and lunch brought a very successful party to a close. W. A. Thankoffering The Women's Missionary Society of Wroxeter United Church will hold their autumn thankoffering service on Sunday, November 15th, at 11 o'clock. Rev. E. W. Todd will conduct the service aid the guest speaker will be Mrs. C. D. Cox, of Belgrave. Mrs. Cox, with her husband, Rev. C. D. Cox, were missionaries in Northern Ontario for sixteen years, and she will tell of her work there. The choir will provide special music and everyone is cordially invited. Y. P. U. Makes Plans The Young People of the United Church met in the schoolroom on. Sunday evening to make plans for the corning winter season. A nominating committee was appoited to bring in a slate of officers. The group will meet every two weeks starting November 15th, at 8 p.m. The girls group will hold their first meeting of the season on Friday night in the church school- room at 7.30 o'clock. Election of offi- cers will be held and Rev. E. W. Todd will show an interesting film. Baptis- mal Sunday is set for November 22nd., when children will be received into the church in a special service. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Jim Coombs, Toronto, spent, the week-end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Howes. Mr. Howes returned to the city with them. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilfred Leeson. Oakville, spent the week-end with Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. Mrs. J. H Wylie is spending a few days with Toronto friends. Mrs. D. W. Rae spent last week with her.daughter, Mrs. Ed. Wightman and Mr. Wightman, Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Brothers and children spent the week-end with Mrs. Victoria Brothers. Mrs. Brothers who has been organist in the United church, has moved to Toronto and has now resigned. Rev, E. W. Todd spoke words of appreciation for her faithful service as organist and choir leader at Sunday morning service, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. McLaughlin, of Oshawa, spent the week-end with friends here and at Wingham. Deepest sympathy is- extended to Mr. and Mrs, Alkin Rann, of Brussels, in the death of their son, who died ill the Wingham General Hospital, fol- B\usiness and Professional Directory Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. HomuthR.O. Mrs. Viola H. Hoinuth R.O. 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