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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-12-07, Page 9117-C Group Discusses Dating Problems E'GRAVE-4 Taylor open- ed the regplar meeting of the Hi-C Group on Sunday evening with a sing song The minutes and roll call Were read by, the secretary, Helen Anderson. Cameron Robinson took up the offering and it was dedi- cated, The group decided to cancel the skit they were going to, do for the Sunday School concert, Each mem- ber will contribute $'0c and all will be. donated to the White Gift Ser. vice next Sunday. Ruth Taylor was in charge of the worship, opening with a hymn and Wayne •Coultes read the Scripture. Linda, Coultes gave the meditation. The worship was closed with a hymn and prayer by the leader, Cameron Robinson was in' charge of the topic, "Dating", The boys' and girls' Sides were told In a skit by two groups, then all were di- vided into four groups to discuss the problems of dating. • FUNERAL HOME. DAMAGED DISASTROUS FIRE DESTROYS GARAGE fORNIGII Mr. and MO, Mervyn Wallace and Timmy of Guelph. spent a few days last week with Mrs. Harper Wood and also visited with Harper, Who le confined' to Victoria Hos- pital, I,4radon. Mr. George- Moss returned to Galt fast week after spending a couple of weeks with his daughter, Mrs. Rebert Campbell and Mr. Campbell. Mr. and, Mrs. Don Bridge attend- ed 'et funeral of the tatter's grand- Mather, Mrs. John- Walter, on Thursday in Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell and Jimmy of Toronto spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs, Crosby Sothern. Rev, Harry D. Hock, of New- ville, Pa., is spending two weeks at the home of Mr. 'and Mrs. Cecil Cullens, Mrs. Henry Allan of 'Crain is spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Mel. Allah. Mr. and 'Mrs, Boyden Devitt spent .one day last week in God- eriela Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kirkby of Port Credit were week-end guests of Mr, and Mrs. Carroll Johnston. Mrs. George Wipp and three sons of Tliamesford spent the week-end with Mrs, Pearl Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Doig and Debbie of Galt were week-end vis- itors with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig. * Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sothern and Gary, Miss Nancy Sothern and Mr, Bill Mulvey 'visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart in Lis- towel. • Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wray and :amity of Toronto visited with rela- tives in the community over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. E. A, Schaefer spent the 'week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Schaefer in London. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Chiomey and Janie of Port Colborne visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Alex Keith. Little Janie remained for a longer visit with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs, Doug Wildfang and Arian of Toronto visited with Mr. and Mrs, Roy Simmons on Sunday. Miss. Ruth Johnson and Miss Anne Lindsay of Toronto visited over the week-end with Mrs. Al- bert Johnson. . Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Miller and Mr. and. Mrs. Leslie Loughran spent Friday in Kitchener. The many friends of Mrs, How- ell Fraser will be sorry to hear that she is at present confined to Listowel Hospital, having under- gone surgery last week., speedy return' id health 18 e'VC&I're'd`for"Ifer. • ; London Artist' at Ladies' Night To Prepare Skit For S.S. Concert BELGRAVE—The main part of the Hi-C meeting on Sunday night was the election of officers, which resulted as _follows: President, Karen Anderson; vice-president, Cameron Robinson; secretary, Helen Anderson; treasurer, Lorne Campbell. Muriel Coultes led in a sing song and Lorne Campbell, Barry Logan and Anne Currie were in charge of the worship service. Marlene Walsh and Ruth Taylor will look after the selling of church calendars. Plans were made for the group to prepare a skit for the Sunday School concert to be held on Dec- ember 16th in the Foresters hall. Mrs. Clare VanCamp Presides at GUild BELGRAVE — Mrs. Herman Nethery welcomed the members of the Ladies', Guild of Trinity An- glican Church to her home on Thursday for the regular meeting. The president, Mrs. Clare Van- Camp, opened with a. hymn follow- ed by prayer and the Lord's prayer in unison. Mrs. Lawrence Vermeil read the Scripture lesson. Mrs. Richard Procter read the minutes of the last meeting and Mrs. Cooper Neth- ery gave the financial statement. Letters of thanks were read from cards received by members. Final plans were made for the pot luck supper to 'be held in the Foresters Halt on December 17. A Christmas program will follow the supper. A bake sale will be held this week at C. R. ,Coultes' store. The roll call was answered with a Christmas verse. Mrs. Mel Brad- burn read an article, "What Christ- mas Means to Me", The group sang the hymn, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" and Rev. F. Mealey closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served by the hostess. Weekly Euchre BELGRAVE — There were five tables in play at the regular week- ly euchre party held in the com- munity centre on Wednesday night. High prize winners were Mrs. Chris Nethery and Roes MeEwen. Con- solation awards went to Mrs. Ray Crawford and Lewis Cook. Novelty prize winner was Clarence Hanna. Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Groves and family, of Akron, Ohio, visited Mr. and Mrs, deedon Hail 'and attended the Mall-Brawn wedding at Blyth on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. James Kennedy and daughters, Gall and Louise, of Tore onto, were week-end guests of Rev. T, E. and Mrs, Kenneely. James Watson, of Fergus, visited his aunt, Mrs. W. J, Johnston, last Week. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Bosnian and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Thornton and Julia attended the Huron- Perth Shorthorn Breeders' banquet at Egmondville last Thursday eve- ning. 4-11 Calf Club members completing a project with a Short- horn erLlf were guests of the elub. Mr. mid Mrs .lack Scott of New- ton spent the week-erid With Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall and other 'Wingham relatives, and attended the Brown -Halt wedding at Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Everett iiirten, of Powasean. have 'been visiting with Robert Miehie and •other relatives, MANY ACTIVITIES FOR FESTIVE SEASON BELGRAVE—With, all the snow last week It made oee realize just' how close Christmas is and all the activities it brings. Here are some of the things that are planned for Belgrave and district. Knox Presbyterian, Church will hold a concert on December 16 in the community. centre, and having no regular minister plans are in- definite for special Christmas ser- vices. Trinity Anglican Church and Sunday School will hold a pot luck supper and program in the Fores- ters hall on December 17, Christ- mas communion will be given at the service' at the church on Dec- ember 18. Knox United Church Sunday School is, planning to hold a concert in the Foresters hall on December 16, with the usual program of di- alogues and recitations. • The Canadian Girls in Training will hold their Christmas carol and candlelight service on December 18, at 8 p.m. VITith everyone welcorhe. The pupils and teachers,' Mrs. Joan Crawford and Mrs. Joan. Wat- son, of Belgrave school, will hoed a Red Cross party in the school just for the pupils, with both rooms contributing to the entertainment of plays, dialogues and recitations. The pupils of S.S. 5, Morris, with their •teacher, Mrs. J. Wilson, will present an operetta "Santa's Ex- pertinent", in the school on the evening of December 21st, with everyone welcome. The Wolf Cubs will have their mothers as guests at their next meeting, which will be their Christ- mas party. The Institute will hold its Christmas meeting on Decem- ber 20th, Children Baptized BELGRAVE--Rev. J. H. Ander- son was in 'charge the.serveedeat Knox United Church on 'Sunday. Baptism service was also held with the following children being bap- tized: Gail Marie, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth White, and Mar- vin Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nor- man Cook, ELECT OFFICERS MRS. M. D. IRWIN W.M.S. HOSTESS GORRIE—The Woman's Mission- ary Auxiliary of the Gerrie Unit- ed Church met 'at the home of Mrs. M. D. Irvin with 18 present. Mrs. L. N. Whitley opened with quiet music. Christmas carols were the hymns used . Mrs. James Dunbar opened the worship period. The Christmas story was read by Mrs. T. L. Mc- Innis. Mrs. Dunbar gave a very interesting- reading and said, "All take the road to Christmas but not all tike the , road, to 'Bethlehem to make Christ the centre of Chriet- nias Day." Mrs, Dewitt Adanis gave a very interesting chapter from each of the new study beaks, "The Ship under the Cross" and "The Turn- ing World". Mrs. Dunbar closed with prayer. Mrs. Gerald Galbrtath, president, presided for the business. Boxes are to be packed for sick and shut- ins, Mrs. J. B. Clarke read the slate of officers for 1061, as pre- sented by the nominating commit- tee: . Hon. pree., Mrs. J. E. Clarke; pres., Mrs. George Brown; first Vice-pres„ Mrs. A. L. Stephens; second vice-pres„ Mts. Clifford Pylce; recording see„ Mrs, Gordon Edgar; asst. recording sec., Mrs. Russell Ruttan; treas., Mrs. B. W. Carson; envelope sec., Mrs. Hector Hamilton; corresponding see., Mrs. T. L. McInnis; press, Mrs. W. C. King; literature, Mrs. Irving Ton- er; stewardship, Mrs. H. Rharne; citizenship, Mrs. E, ,/, Parrish; community friendship, Mrs. Glad Edgar, Mrs. Ken Hastie; 'Mission- ary Monthly, Mrs. Harty Gowniy; Associate inerabers, Mrs, Harold Robinson; supply helpers, Mrs. Lorne 'Walker, Mrs, H, Vergusozi, Mrs, O , Grainger; pianist, Mrs. L. N. Whitley; asst. pianist, Mrs. W. TrIrrible. The !anntlal, meeting of •St, Faure. Woman's Auxiliary Was held on. Thursday. The president, Mrs, Henry Jensen conducted the wore ship, service 304 Mrs, 0. Johnson read the Scripture, Encouraging reports of the year's work were giVen by the officers. The study .of overseas missions ,based on the 'study lam*, ,Wize Way in Africa', Wag continued through- out the year. The members of the, WA 'partook .of communion on St. Andrew's Day and the .collection, from that service was voted to the St. Andrew's Day Fund. Mrs. It, D. Armitage and Mrs. Roy Manuel were appointed, to purchase materials for making ar, tidies for overseas relief. On me. tion. of Mrs. Johnsen and MO. Manuel the officers were re-elect, ed: ,Honorary president, Mrs. C. V. Johnson; president, Mrs. Henry Jensen; vice-presidents, Mrs. Nash and Mrs, L. Grain.; treasurer, Mrs. R, E, Armitage; secretary, Mrs. C. H, alinde; Dorcas secretary, Mrs. L. Mitchell. Rev. C. F. Johnson thanked the officers for their work during the past year and stressed the three- fold necessity of prayer, work and giving in missionary enterprises, Debating Teams Meet Tonight The first round of the Ontario Junior Farmers' 1960 Inter-county debating competition between Middlesex and Huron Counties, will take place on Wednesday evening, December 7th, at 8.30, Topic- of first round debates is: "Resolved that current unemployment is detrimen- tal to Canadian Agriculture". Representing Huron in the de- bates are Miss Marilyn Marshall, R. 'R. 1, Kirkton, and Jim Dougall, R. R. 3, Exeter, on the affirmative side and Bill Strong, It. R. 2, Dublin, and Larry Wheatley, R. R. 1, Dublin, on the negative side. Mrs. E. Smeltzer Has 88th Birthday Mrs. E. Smeltzer was honored at a party on the occasion of her 88th birthday, at the home of her grand- daughter, Mrs. Norma. Ferguson, in Regina, Sask. Slides were shown during the evening by Miss Carol Chambers. The honored guest received many carde and gifts. A. buffet turkey supper was served by the 'hostess; assisted by her mother, Mrs,' C, V. Mellon, and her mints. Mrs. Fer- guson made the honored guest's birthday cake, Mr. and Mrs. Smeltzer went west from Ontario in 1910 and homstead- ed in the Amulet district. They • have three daughters and three sons, 17 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. Smeltzer, Amulet; Mr. rued Mrs. C. V. Mellon, Mr. and Mrs. P, Temple, Mr. and Mrs. F. Stender, Mr. and Mrs. C. Smeltzer, Brian, Darcey and Claud- ia Mellon, E. Eastman, Miss Mary Auramenko, Miss Carol Chambers, Sydney Temple, Miss Anne Smelt- zer, Mr. and Mrs. B. Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. H. Ferguson. Mrs. Smeltzer has a number of relatives living in the Wingham district. MRS. MILTON FRASER HEADS UNITED WMS BLUEVALE—Mrs. Milton Fraser conducted the WMS meeting in the United Church on Thursday with prayer and Christmas hymns. The installation of officers by Rev. W. R. Welsh, followed the reading of the draft of the nominating com- mittee by Mrs. George Hethering- ton. The following were elected; Presi- dent, Mrs. ;Milton Fraser; vice- president, Mrs. Alex Corrigan; sec- retaries, Mrs. George Hetherington, Mrs. Gordon Hall; treasurer, Mrs. Sperling Johnston; superintendent of the Baby Band, Mrs. lames El- ston; leaders of the Mission Band, Mrs, Mel Craig, Mrs. George Fisch- er, Mrs. Fleming Johnston; supply secretary, Mrs. Jos. Horton; Chris- tian stewardship, Mrs. Carl John- ston; citizenship, Mrs. W. J. Pea- cock; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. Charles Bosnian; Associate mem- bers, Mrs, Jack Wicksteadi pianists, Mrs, Carl Johnston, Mrs. W, J. Johnston. Mrs. Sperling Johnston and Mrs. C, B. Hoffman conducted the study program. Mrs, Gordon Hall read the Scripture, Mrs. Charles Mathers gave selections in peaty showing the Christmas theme, Mrs. Hoffntn's topic described various aspects 'of Christmas-- the commercial aspect, the over em- phasis 'on foolish pleasures, the sub- stitution ,c)f Santa Claus for tiro Christ .child. The true Meaning of Christmas brings a blessing, not burden c When It IS made a holy day,. the birthday of Owlet Zbe WOMANI AUXILIARY ANNUAL MEETING Ina ant abba ft* ritinr5 WOVE Mr, and Mrs. Goldie Wheeler and family, of London, visited on Sun- day 'with Mr. end Mrs, Herb Wheeler, • WINO/IA1VI, ONTARIO* WEDNESDAY* IMCEMBER, 7111., XQGi1 13..LUDVALD—The annual meek lag of the Werrean'e Meociatitell was 'held in the United Musa on Tharsday,.the president, MO giA.k./V fluff, An encouraging financia.i. report was presented by the treasurer, Mrs. Alex .McCreekin, It indicated further improvements. made at the parsonage and a large carry over for 1961. !Reports were given by MO. Carl johnstan far the First Wile Group and 'by Mrs. McCrackin for the, Bluevale- Turnherry group, with. their various .activities carried on during the year. A donation Was voted to, the. Children's Memorial Hospital in London. Rev, W. B, Welsh,. presided for the installation of officers for the Women's Association !and the WMS, He spoke of faith as having mean- ing and value—love is another way of saying "faith", Mrs. George Hetherington, convener of the nominating committee, read the state of officers. Officers elected arei, President, Mrs. Sperling Johnston; vice-presi- dent, Mrs, George Hetherington; secretary, Mrs. X. L. Aitkial treas- urer, Mrs. Alex MeCraeltinrassist, ant treasurer, Mrs. Aitken; pianists, Mee, W. J. Johnston, ,'Mrs, Carl Johnston; parsonage cenunlitee — Mrs. Charles Mathers, Mrs. Henry Wheeler, Mrs. Jack Nicholson, Mrs. 3. V. Fischer. THE BLUEVALE MANSE was the setting for a pretty early-winter wedding when, the above couple were Nixed in matrimony, 'on Nevem, ber 24th. The bride is the former Isobel Struthers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Struthers, Behaore. The groom is Joseph Clarence Collison, son of Mr, and Mrs. Patrick Collisonee-Photo by McDowell, Mrs. T. W. Malcolm Dies at N.Y. Home Mrs. Clara C. Malcolm, 'widow of Rev. T. Walker Malcolm, died. Thursday, November 24th, 'at her home, 8925 Champlain Ave,, Ni- agara Falls, N.Y., after a long ill- ness. She was 86. Bern in Hullett Township, Httron County, Ontario, Mrs. Malcolm had lived In Niagara Falls, N.Y., 18 years. She was a member of Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, an honorary member of the Board of Foreign Missions and the Board of National Missions of the Presby- terian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Miss B. Eleeda Malcolm, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and a sister, Miss Rose A. Coventry, of Wingham, Oqt, Mrs. Malcolm was a frequent visitor to Wingham. A good turnout of past years' members and future members, plus the management committee met in Belgrave last Tuesday evening for the reorganization of the Belgrave Feeder Steer Club. Officers Installed At Legion Meeting GORRIE e— Howiek Branch No, 307 of •the Canadian Legion met in the Legion hall for installation of the 1061 officers. Blyth' Legion Branch were visitors arid installed the following officers: . President, Kenneth Grilbraith; past president, Ed. Calmar; 1st vice-president, Fraser Lynn; 2nd vice-president, Carl Ettinger; Sgt. at arms, Wm. Smith; secretary, Heetor Hamilton ; ' treageneere, deck Clark; •chaplain, James Clark; wel- fare officer, Mel Alien; executive committee—Mel Allen, Jas. Clark, Ed. Gilman GORRIE The annual meeting of the Wo- man's Auxiliary of St. Stephen's Church will be held. at the home of Mrs. Norman Wade on Thursday afternoon at 2,30. Roll call "A Thought for Advent". Mr. and Mrs. Allen Underwood •and family, of Uxbridge, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Underwood. The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion held their Christmas party for the children in the Legion Hall on Saturday evening. Movies were' shown and Santa paid his visit later. Mr, .and Mrs. Gordon Moir and the children moved to Mrs. T. Short's home on Thursday evening until their own home is restored. FORDWI011- -The annual Ladies' Night 'banquet of the Fordwich Ma- sonic Lodge was held in the com- munity hall. St. Ann's Guild of the Anglican Church 'served the dinner to over 100 members and their wives and guests. During the program following, the Wright Sisters and Miss Mary Fisher were betted in several•num- 41) bees. Norman Wade proposed the toast to Grand Lodge, which' was replied to- by Dr. J.. E. Little of Lucknow, the present district de- puty grand master. The toast to the ladies was proposed by Ken Graham with Mrs. Melville Allan eeplying. Elmer Parrish ,showed pictures of a trip to the Maritimes. Ben Lucas of London was present and entertained with his talent as 'a cartoonist. The master of the lodge, Jack Brown, presided for the program, In late summer or early fail the steers are expected to be marketed, at which time a complete compari- son of the winter and summer feeding periods, of each lot of steers can 'be compared 'according to cost per pound of gain. The newly-elected officers are: Pros., John Nixon; vice-pres„ Alex Nethery; secretary and press re- porter, Bill Coultes. The club is sponsored by the Bel- grave Co-operative Association and lour men representing the Co-oper- ative form the management com- mittee of the feeder steer club. These members are Bud Orr, C. R. Coultes, Albert Bieman and Mar- tin Grasby. WA VOTES *ATM TO OIL FURNACES FORDWICM—ChriStmas was the theme of the W.A. meeting of the Fordwich United. Church he/4 in the Sunday School room, The la- dies worked on a for the bale, Mrs, Glenn Johnston opened the meeting' with a Christmas thought. A hymn was, sung. ' Mrs. Scott .Clarkson read the Scripture. The Christmas story, from St. Mat- thew ,and St. Luke was read. Mrs. Crosby Sothern read. an article, "For He Shall Say", based on, the verse, "And though shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins." Mrs. Glenn Johnston gave the origin of three Christmas hymns and parts of the hymns were sung, It was decided to have a New Year's party at the January meet- ing, the executive and ehe group conveners t0 he the committee in charge, The bazaar recently held was very successful, netting .$260. It was decided to donate $1,000 to the installation of the oil furnaces. Mrs, Elmer Harding read the fol- lowing slate of officers for the coming year: Past pros., Mrs. Glenn Johnston; pros., Mrs. William Wilson; vice- pros., Mrs. Wray Cooper; see., Mrs. William Campbell; treas., Mrs. Jim Warrell; pianist, Mrs. George Pit- tendreigh; press' reporter, Minnie McElwain; visits, Mrs. C. Cars- well, MrS, H. Doig, Mrs. E. Hard- ing; cards, Mrs, Norman Harding; flower comm., Mrs, A. Stinson; work comm., Mrs. A. Stinson, Mrs, W, Cooper, Mrs. G. Pittendreigh, Mrs. 'Lindsay .nominat- ing comm., Mrs. S. Clarkson, Mrs. C. Sothern, Mrs, George Richards; lunch, Mrs, N, 'Harding, Mrs. P. Patterson, Mrs. H. Fraser; par- sonage, Mrs. N, Harding, Mrs. Wm. Wilson, Mrs, A. Stinson, Mri, Wm. Campbell. GORRIE—George Brown's elec- tric welding shop and garage were destroyed on Tuesday evening in a fire Which started in the shop about 7 p.m. Gordon Moir's fun- eral home and residence were also extensively damaged. A heavy snowstorm preveeted other nearby buildings from taking fire. No one was in the building at the time. The fire was first no- ticed by Mrs. Brown from a win- dow in their nearby residence. Vol- unteers fought the flames with ex- tinguishers 'and snow until the Wingliam firemen arrived, Ilax- risten and Listowel fire depart- ments also responded and it was nearly midnight 'before the smol- dering fire in the funeral home was 'under control. Volunteers were able to reAve, all the furniture and embalming equipment, from the funeral home. More serious damage was done to the building than was first thought, the sunporch, kitchen, Chapel and roof being badly gutted. Thirty- two years ago the Albion Hotel on the same site, was destroyed by fire. Lost in the garage and welding shop was all the• equipment, and an antique car which was being restored, ,was „partially, desteoaed. The BroWns specialized in repair- ing and restoring old cars. Two ears were pushed out of •the build- ing. • Both losses are partially covered by insurance. Twelve young men enrolled for the 1960-61 project, an increase of two members over last year. It was decided that each member's lot of four steers would be weighed on Thursday, Dec, 1st, to mark the beginning of 'the feeding period. Each member will feed his steers the way he wishes and a feeding record will be kept on forms pro- vided by the Department of Agri- culture office in Clinton. ,* In the spring, just preierais So going on the grass, the steers will be weighed again and the cost per pound of gain for the winter feed- ing period of each member's lot of steers will be compared, At this time each steer will be implanted in the car with 2'l mg. of stilbes- tcrol. TWELVE ENROLLED FEEDER STEER CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS IS THE LAST DAY To posr YOUR CHRISTMAS MAIL FOR LOCAL DELIvP:RY. TO ENSURE EARLY DELIVERY OP CHNISrMAS Wit TO Our-op-TOWN POINT'S CONSULT rHE POST OFFICE' LeApter, WHICH HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME. NOtruNa IS $0 PISARPOINt1NO AS cHRIEtMAs MAIL THAT AhMves TOO LATE. Stephens Store CANADA (5-34-t. PO $T OPPICZ Are You Looking For Something Special For That Particular Man? If so, your shopping problenis have ended! Stephens' Store in Gorrie displays a wide selection of pleasing 'merchandise for him. Stop in today and browse aro:MA You can use, a cola venient lay-away plan too! • From December 8th to December 24th, each $5.00 purchase made at Stephens' Store entitles you to a ticket on a Lucky Christmas Draw. Look for the prizes displayed in the store window, mid find other values for Christintis shoppers throughout the strait. SHOP AND SAVE AT Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rice were Mr. and Mrs. William Redman, of Orton. They also visited Mr. A. G. Webb, who is a patient in Wingham Hospital. Mr. and Mrs, Frank McQuillin and Terry were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Carl Johnston, of Bluevale. The Christmas meeting of the WieIS and WA will be held at Mrs. Lorne Woods' on Thursday. • Next Sunday will be White Gift Sunday at the United Church. Gifts and money will go to help those in need to make their Christmas joy- Oils. Mr. and Mrs, Simon deBoer and Mr. John Kuilt became New Can- adian citizens at Ceoderich last week. Forty-three took their oath of allegiance, Mr. Angus McDonald underwent surgery in Victoria Hoseital on Tueedav of last week. We wish him a speedy recovery, Recent, visitors with Me. and Mrs. Elwood Barbour were Mr. Jim Pattaniece, of Kinloss, and Mr. and Mrs, Ken Barbotte and family, of Beigrave. Mr. Ivan MoQuillin, of Elmira, Mr. Barry MeQuillin and. Miss Sue Scott, of Waterloo, wore Sunday visitors with their parents, Me, and Mrs. Fred MeQuillin, Mr. and Mrs. Angus McDonald and faintly moved this week into the bailie of Mrs. J.D. C, McDonald. ealMeTaaliSeaSeearefeee:Xicia=a40,aaeleafeee eezeararagereaaaaaea &Nis. P CHRISTMAS D. H. Miles, Huron County Agri- cultural 'Representative, also gives exceptionally valuable assistance in carrying out the year's project. ST. HELENS Mrs. Short and Miss Myrtle moved recently to the apartment at the rear of the post °aide. Mrs. Moir Sr„ and Mrs. D. Luke, of Hensel] spent a few days in the village following the fire on Tues- day night. They were entertained at the home of Mr, and Mi's, Alex Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nay spent the week-end in Waterloo. Mrs. W. J. Gallaher and Miss Maude Higgins were in Brussels on Sunday es their sister-in-law, Mrs. Edgar Higgins, of Brussels, had passed away in the Clinton Hospital. Funeral service was in Brussels at 3 pm, on Monday et the Rann funeral home and inter- ment was in Wroxeter cemetery. Mrs. Higgins was e sister of Mrs, Margaret Willits, of Gorrie, who is now, in Toronto recovering from surgery at the'home of her daugh- ter. Mr, Thomas Summerville, Sea- forth, Mr. Paul Higgins, Wroxeter, are student teaching this week in the senior room in Gorric public school. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Switzer, Bill and 'Bob of Mount Forest visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. George Brown., Mr. and Mts. Charles Cook vis- ited with Mr. ,and Mrs. 'George Ott of 'Gowanstowii on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Clayton Edwards of Listowel spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards. Met Ernest King was taken to the Wingharn Hospital last Wed- nesday. Mr, and Mrs. Archie Miller vis- ited friends near Dundalk on Sun- day. Miss Marie Hastle, who teaches at Arthur, was home most of last week with it bad case of laryngitis. Mre and Mrs. W, C. King called on Mrs. William Haney of Wing- ham on Sunday' evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blythe and children of Milton spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hasr tie. Miss Barbara Linton, Teachers` College, Stratford, spent Sunday With Miss Marie Hastie and re- tUrned to Arthtir with her, Where she will ,be a student teacher this Week at Miss Hastie'e school. Mr and MM. Ken nestle were Sunday guests of Mr. arid Mrs. Bob Donelly In• Here/area J. GORRIE, ONTARIO n PillolitIMIVOIPARAMOS,0,94/A1