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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1956-02-08, Page 6KNAVE Mrs. David Armstrong, Inualaa Itilid Mra. Hilda Roberts, Listowel, SPent, P. few days at the former's Ironic here last week, Mae Donna Anderson, London, spent the week-end with her par- nnta, Mr. and Mrs, John Anderson. Mr. Lorne Campbell, of ChesleY, Spent the Week-end with his pare wits, Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Campbell. Mr, and Mrs. James It. Coultes, Marie anti Audrey visited with the former's grandfather, Mr. R. C. McGowan at Clinton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith visited with the latter's mother, Mrs, Alice Allen, at the home of Mr and Mrs, Lorne Harmer, at Fullerton recently. Birth NIXON-- Mr, and Mrs. 10 1 1x- on (Elaine Bolt) are happy to announce the birth of their son, ila Wingham General Hospital on ;. Wednesday, February 1st, 1056. iw BIXEVALE — A shower and dance were held last Wednesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. George Darling who were recently married. Tiffin's orchestra supplied the music, Miss Joyce Hoffman read an address to the young couple and Miss Etoile Moffatt presented them with a purse, to which George suitably replied. Dancing was enjoyed and a social time was spent, Miss Doris Newman, of Harriston and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lints, of Mildnuty were guests at this event. Native of Morris Mrs, Peacock Passes BLUEVALE-The death occurred on Saturday, February 4th of Mrs, James Peacock, at the home of her son William, on the 1st line of Morris, Mrs, Peacock, the former Sarah Johnston, was the daughter of the late William James Johnston and Sarah Davidson, pioneers of Morris Township and" she lived all her life in Morris except for a few years in Bluevale, After her hus- band's death she returned to her former home with her son and his family. 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Bluevale FOR NEWLYWEDS William Coulter of Belgrave, pre- Hold Meeting of Knox WA and WMS I3ELGRAVE—The regular meet- ing of the Woman's Missionary Society and the Woman's Associa- tion of Knox United Church here. Was held in the church on Wed- nesday afternoon, February 1. The president, Mrs. Edgar Wightman, was in charge of the W.M.S. meeting and opened with a hymn, followed by an item, "World Call" read from the Missionary Monthly. Routine reports from the secretary and treasurer and sev- eral cards of thanks were read. Mrs. J. Wheeler gave a report of the visits to the sick. A letter of thanks from Dr. J, Mooney for $10,00 .received to defray expenses of' leen& parcels, was read. Mrs, Wightman is to meet with leaders of the other churches' societies in the village to plan for the World Day of Prayer, to be held in Trinity Anglican Church, February 17, with Mrs. Walter Scott giving the ad- dress. Mrs. Herb Wheeler was in charge of the worship service and opened it with a hymn followed by meditation. Scripture readings from Luke were given by Mrs. R. Nich- olson, Mrs. B. Vincent and Mrs. J. Anderson. Mrs. H. Wheeler led in prayer. ..The theme of the study period was changing patterns, and it was discussed with questions and ans- sers by Mrs. H. Wheeler, Mrs. B. Vincent and Mrs. J. Anderson, „ The singing of a hymn and the Lords' Prayer in unison closed the meeting. W.A. Meeting Mrs. George Michie, president of the W.A. opened the meeting with 'El. hymn, after which, Mrs. W. Scott read the Scripture lesson from John 15::9-15. Mrs. Michie read the meditation on "Friendship." It was decided to have the piano tuned as soon as convenient. The secretary gave her report and stat- ed that 28 members started the new year. The treasurer, Mrs. J. M. Coultes, said there was a balance on hand of $959.00. The meeting closed with a hymn. AYPA Presents Play To Capacity Crowd BELGRAVE--A capacity crowd gathered in the Forester's Hall on Thuursday evening for the play, !Too Many Relatives" put on by the members of the A.Y.P.A. So- tieties of Belgrave and Blyth. Members of the cast were Harry Brydges, Miss Edith Rinn, Mrs. Clarence Wade, Miss Mary Isabel Ilqethery, Tommy Brydges, Miss Joan Brydges, Mrs. Lawrence Van- nan, Boyd Taylor, Murray Brad- burn and Tony Langridge. The chairman was :Tony Lang- ridge. Numbers between acts were Vocal soles by Joyce Procter, ac- companied by Miss Nora VanCamp and a girls' trio from Auburn, At the close of the play, Miss I. Taylor expressed a vote of thanks nh behalf of the A.Y.P.A. to Mrs, C. Wade for directing and helping to make the play a success. FIRST CLASS WATCH REPAIRS AT 'MOD:MATZ PRICES Owing to lack of space, am compelled to confirm my repairs to Watches only. George Williams Located in MASON'S STORE FOR FIRE, LIFE & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Stewart A. Scott Phone 293 Whigham Xtl Air, P,ISTATt SALIIISMAN Reptesentiiiio l Willey it iiitalrneS IListowef Mrs. A, McCracken Wins Birthday Prize BLUEVALE —Eight tables play- 5a1 at the progressive euchre held in the community hall on Febru- ary 3rd, sponsored by the Women's Institute and conducted by Mrs. Alex Corrigan, Mrs. Walter Smillic and Mrs. Frank Stamper, It was much enjoyed by all who attended. The prize winners • were, high scores, Mrs, Roy Turvey anti Mr. Jack Underwood; low score, Miss Jean Robertson, Mrs, Chas, Coul- tes; birthday prize, Mrs, Alex McCracken, Eight Tables at Progressive Euchre BIdLGRAVB -The regular week- ly progressive euchre party was held in the Community Centre here on Wednesday evening, February 1, There were 8 tables in play and high prizes were won by Mrs. Herb Wheeler and Mel Mailers, Consola- tion -prizes went to Mrs. Howard Wilkinson and Chris Nethery, RECEIVE INSTRUCTION ON PUPPET MAIM BELGRAVE--Tbe regular meet- ing of the C.G.I.T, was held on Friday evening in the basement of Knox United Church. It opened with the C.G.I.T, Purpose and a hymn followed by the minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer's reaort showed a balance of $11.67. Eleanor and Marlene Walsh are to be in charge of the worship per- iod and Kay VanCamp is to be in charge of recreation at the next meeting, the roll call will be ans- wered by naming a tribe of Indians. Plans for a skating party to be held later on were discussed. Mrs, Ted Fear, assistant leader had charge of the worship service and opened it with the call to worship followed by a hymn. Mrs. Fear gave a reading about an Indian, followed with the Scripture lesson. The theme of the study book was "The Turquoise Horse." Mrs. Fear led in prayer and the worship service was closed with a hymn and the benediction. The group was then given some instruction on making puppets, Taps closed the meeting. Elders Ordained At Sunday Service BELGRAVE—Special service was held in Knox United Church on Sunday with Rev. K. Krug in charge, At this service Rev. Krug ordain- ed the three new elders, George Michic, Earl Anderson and R088 Anderson. He also installed Ken- neth Wheeler, the new member of the board of stewards. SCHOOL FAIR BOARD ANNUAL MEETING BELGRAVE --The annual Inca- ing of the Belgrave School Fair Board was recently held in the community hall, Howard Campbell, president, was in charge. The sec- retary-treasurer, Stewart Procter, read the minutes of the last meet- ing and gave the financial state- ment, which showed a balance of $457.93. J. H. Kinkead, public school in- spector, was present and stated that the only dates open to pro- cure Mr. Roy Renwick for adjudi- cator for the annual music festival were the 9th and 10th of April. It was decided to hold the festival on these dates this year, It was agreed that the secretary- treasurer receive $100.00 salary for the past year. The fair had 2,751 entries last year, the second highest in the 35 years it has been going, There were 2,402 entries on fair day, 301 entries at the music festival and 51 at the fair concert. It was decided that the two area school hoards pay $1.25 per pupil and two directors from each school section were appointed, J, H, Kinkead was in charge of the election of officers which re- sulted as follows:'Presitlent,f1-low- ard Campbell; secretary-treasurer, Stewart Procter; auditors, Mrs. J. Wickstead and Mrs. S, Hopper. The music festival committee is. convener, Charles R. Coultes; mein- bers, Mrs. George. Michie, Mrs. Geo. Johnston, Mrs. Lawrence Vannah, Mrs. Clarence Chamney, Mrs, N. Coultes, Mrs, John Bryana, Mrs. Leslie Bolt, Martin trashy, and Lloyd Walden, The music supervisors are Mts. M, McDowell and Mrs. 0, Moffett, W.M.S. Makes Plans Por Day of Prayer BLtIEVAtE The Woman's Mis- sionary Society met on February 2 with Mrs, Jack Wickstead presid- ing. Mrs. Hoffinati was the aecotti, A devotional service was follow, ed by the topic "No Vanishing Raea", from the study book dh Horet Missions by 'Mrs. W. J. Johnston which was most interest- Plans were made for World Day Of Payer" on February sident of the North Harm Young Peoples Presbyterial presided over the Youth Rally held in Bluevale United Church on Sunday .evening. Fifty young people .from Gerrie, Wroxeter, Belgrave and Bluevale Were present, The Belgrave Young People were in charge of the devotional period and recreation was under the dir- ection of :Gerrie .and Wroxeter, A film from the Department of Christian Educatign on missionary work in Korea and other countries was handled by Miss Marilyn Timm of CKNX, Wingham. Refroshmonts were served at the close of the meeting. Mrs. Peacock was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, afterwards united with the Pres- byteaian Church, The funeral sbrvice, was conduct- ed from the United Church on Monday, February 6th with Rev. R, A. Brook conducting the service, Mrs. Peacock leaves two sons William on the homestead, and George, of Ottawa. Four grand- children and one brother, Silas of Walton, also survive. Pallbearers were Dave Johnston, Robert McLennan, ,Campbell Rob- ertson, James Johnston, Lee Breck- enridge and Lorne Gamble. The flowers were carried by Alex Shaw, Wm. Hastings, Fleming Johnston and Allan Breckenridge. PANEL OF FIVE HISCUSS ICES, TOPIC BLUEVALE The W.M,S, of the Presbyterian Church met ,in the school room of the church on Feb- ruary 1 with Mrs, R, J. McMurray pre siding. Mrs. Walter Smillie, Mrs. Eldred Nichol and Mrs. Bernard Thomas gave reports on the Presbyterial held in Wingham in January, and a letter wait read from Rev. and Mrs, Malcolm from Formosa, Mrs. Niehol read the Scripture, Matthew 8:23-27, and gave the comment. A prayer was offered in memory of the late Mrs, James P.Illintt and a two minute silence was observed, The topic, "Christian Missions in it Revolutionary World" was under the leadership of Mrs, Harvey Robertson. There was a panel of five members taking part in this-- - the world, Mrs. Nichol; British Guiana, Mrs, McMurray; India, Mrs. Roy Turvey; Formosa, Mrs. Thomas and Africa, Mrs. Wm, Mundell, $553 in Treasury Of Woman's Assoc, „ PIAJE..VAI-4 -a The :Fbilatiery meeting of the Woman's Associa- tion .of the United Church took place in the school room of the church on Thursday, Tho meeting opened with the singing of a hymn and was follow- ed by the Lord's prayer. Mrs. McCraelten reported $553.44 in the treasury. Mrs, Brook 4'0000 on the new dining room furniture for the parsonage which will be Instal- led shortly, Local Residents • Attend Meeting BLUEVALE--Alex Corrigan, J. McTa-vish, A. D. Smith and Leslie Fortune attended a dinner meeting of the Mass Chest X-Ray Committee in Clinton on Friday evening, Huron .Couety, under the chair- manship of Judge Fingland, will make a special effort to have all citizens attend the clinic this spring, BLUEVALE Mr, and Spence McKinnon and 'baby; of (3orawalli anent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKinnon. MI's, George Thornton is a pa- tient la Winghata Hospital, Mrs, Nell 1WeEachera, of Clifford spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs, R. .Garniss. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Field, of Lambeth were weelt-end visitors with Mrs,, Win. Nicholson, Mr. George Peacock, of Ottawa was here for a few days owing to the death of his mother, Mrs, James Peacock, Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Darling .attended the funeral of Mr. Nor- man Pomeroy,,at Clifford on .at- upday. Mrs. Ed. Johnston, who IS spend- ing the winter at Lambeth, companied by her daughter Mrs. Mabel spent the weelt-cad with friends in the community. Mrs, Stanley Darling and Mrs. Charles Campbell, and children spent Wednesday in Harriston with Mr. and Mrs, Clare .Newman, Donald -and Harry Darling, Miss Foster and Mrs, Jean Ralcener were week-end visitors in the Village, from `Toronto, •—• p iA ma -WO11111211M11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111O111111111111111111111111111111111111111174 IAlliUU IUili W. R. HAMILTON„ Thoroughness — Ability Time tested U OPTOMETRIST Phone 37 for appointment THE DIRECTOR, CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ANNUITIES, DEPARTMENT OF LIA30UR, OTTAWA.(POSTAGE FREE) PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION SHOWING HOW A CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ANNUITY CAN BRING ME RETIREMENT INCOME AT LOW COST. MY NAME IS.,,.. -- Win/Mrs./Mks' PLEASE PRINT I LIVE AT. DATE OF BIRTH r.--- AGE WHEN ANNUITY TO START TELEPHONE I understand that inlormation given above will be held confidential, 54.1.A.IOW .../