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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1962-11-14, Page 23iter Locicridre Buried Monday, 111 Silt Months twits of Wingham were od to learn of the death ,eoted businessman, Wal- es Lockridge, on Friday Wingham Hospital, felJQW- illness of almost six Lockridge wasa member ed Heart R. C. Church and ely Name Society, a wear the Wingham Business As - es and had through the on very active in sports. was a son of the former ergott and the late John he Hospital ose admitted to the Wing- ospital during the past were from: Ashfield Twp. oss 1, Howick 2, Kin - Morris 1, Turnberry 6, awanosh 2, West Wawa- Grey 2, Belgrave 2, 6, Lucknow 4, London water 2, Wingham 11, 4. Loekridge, and was born in Wingham 07 years ago, He at/ tended school here and then be- came a drover and butcher, Snrvitcing are his wife, the former Kathleen Dinsley; eight children, Mrs, Keith (Marie) Dunbar of Stratford, Mrs, Helen Fleury of Wingham, Mrs, Wal- ter (Donna) Truppe of Lambeth, Mrs, Harry (Lois) Scott, Brace- bridge, Sister Mary Christine (Shirley) of Windsor, John, Wet» ford, William of Wingham and James with the RCAF in Ger- many. There are 25 grandchil- dren. Mr. Lockridge is also sur- vived by his mother, Mrs. John Lockridge of Wingham, a sister, Mrs. Gilbert Fraser, Niagara Falls, N.Y. , and a brother, Alfred, Wingham. The funeral was on Monday morning from Sacred Heart Church with Rev. G. J. Freker officiating, Interment was in Wingham R. C. Cemetery, the pallbearers being Roy Manuel, Harry Town, Len Crawford, Chris, Newman, Dr, W. A, MgKibbon and Howard Fuller. The flower bearers Were Mich- ael and Paul Fleury, Jefferey Lockridge and Hank Scott.. C.G.I.T. Meeting WROXETER—Ther C. G. I. T, met last Wednesday with 11 members present and Lynne Wright giving the call to wor- ship, followed by the purpose and answer and Lord's Prayer. All joined in singing the Nation- al Anthem and Scripture was given by Bonnie Adams. Prayer was offered Lynne Wright, Collection, amount- ing to $1.45, was taken by Lynne Wright and a hymn was sung. The business portion of the meeting was followed by games and the meeting closed, with Taps. For as little ak; wenty cents a day at 0 ie 9 U 7C ou can enjoy the comfort d convenience of _Modern Esso oil heat an 20 cents a day can bring the magic of modern Esso oil heat into your Clean, dependable and completely automatic. Esso oil heat will put an end our home heating problems. You simply set a dial and Esso oil heat will do t automatically, whether you're at home or away for a weekend or a holiday. home is presently centrally heated, perhaps a storage tank and conversion T is all you need. It may cost you as little as three hundred dollars. You can et a period of up to 5 years—less than 20 cents a day! t is getting closer but it's not too late to call your local Imperial Esso or Distributor. winter in the wonderful world of warmth • • Laymen Conduct Church Services WHITECHtJRCH~-The lay- men 'or the Presbyterian Church had charge of the morning ser- vice here, and the afternoon service in Calvin Church on Sunday, Lorne Forster conduct- ed the service, .and Jas. Rich- ardson read the Scripture lesson and led in prayer. Murray Gaunt gave the Re- ntembrance Day message. Mr. Derwyn Hill sang, " The Holy City" and the reale choir from both churches sang, "How Great Thou Art", with George Conn at the church organ, Mr, Forster closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Greenaway Life Member BLUEVALE—The Life Mem- bership meeting of Knox Presby- terian Church W. M, S. washeld at the home of the Life Mem- bership secretary, Mrs. Harry Elliott, on November 7th. The W. M. S. president, Mrs. Ber- nard Thomas presided, quoting the theme of the meeting, " The World for Christ" and leading in prayer. Mrs. Thomas gave a reading, "Check your Battery: Mrs. Ross Mann read psalm 61 and prayer was given by Mrs. Eldred Nichol, The roll call and discussion of business fol- lowed. The offering was dedi- cated by Mrs. Raymond Elliott. A Life Membership Certifi- cate was presented to Mrs. Jas. Greenaway by Mrs. Harry El- liott, Mrs. Raymond Elliott reading an address. Mrs. Greenaway thanked the mem- bers for the remembrance. Mrs. R. J. McMurray gave thoughts on the saving grace of gratitude and forgiveness. Her closing remarks were from the book, "Look Up and Lift Up" --" The purpose of life is to grow" . Lunch and a social time was enjoyed. BLUEVALE Mrs. R. J. McMurray spent a day in Waterloo last week. Raymond Elliott and reeve A. D. Smith visited the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto on the week- end Mr. Glenn Kirton and Ste- phen and Mr. Carl Kirton and Lloyd, of Port Colborne, visi- ted Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Kirton. Mr. and Mrs. Knute Karlson, of London, spent Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Greenaway. , Visiting Mrs. Wm. Robert- son last week, were her sister Mrs. Jas. E. Compton of Flint, Michigan and Mr. Compton. On Friday evening a party was given in the community hall in honor of Mr, and Mrs. Bert Hastings (formerly Ruth Irwin). William Elston read a complimentary address and Harvey Edgar presented apurse of money with the good wishes of many friends. The evening was spent in dancing. Orange Officers Are Installed The regular meeting of LOL No. 794 was held on Monday evening of last week. Visiting celebrities included County Master Bro. Ross Errington of Dungannon; Deputy County Mas- ter Bro. Robert Hubbard of Fordwich; Past County Master Bro. Harvey Jacklin of Brussels and Past Master Watson of Cor- rie. They were welcomed by Master John McInnes of LOL 794 and after some very favor- able remarks from the visitors County Master Errington took the chair and conducted the nomination and installation of the following officers: Wor. Master, Bro. John Mc- Innes; Deputy Master, Bro. G. C, Moffat; Chaplain, Bro. John W. Pattison; Rec. Sec. Bro. George A. Brooks; Treas. , Bro. Carl Johnston; Fin. Sec., Bro. Milo Casemore; Marshall, Bro. Wm. Thompson; 1st Lec- turer, Bro. Wm. Peacock; 2nd Lecturer, Bro. W. A. Hogg; Committee, Bro. Percy Hogg, Bro. Bph. Parrish; Bro, R. Jack - Funerals Heid For Victims of Brussels Crash Funeral .service was held. at St, John's Anglican Church, Windsor en Friday fpr John Owen Jones and his wife, Kathleen, who died in a motor accident three Innes west of Brussels on Wednesday afternoon of last week, Mr, Jones, a native of Sar- nia, had moved with his fam- ily to Brussels about three mon- the ago from London. They were former residents of Wind- sor. They are survived by four children, six years of age and under: Carol, Kenneth, Leslie and Shelley. The three yo`hng- er children were injured in the accident and have been pa- tients in the Wingham Hospital, Mr. Jones is also survived by his mother and step -father, Mr. and Mrs. Peter St. Ong of Wind- sor; a brother, James Jones, Windsor; and two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Barbara) Shortt, Sarnia and Mrs. May Charlton, Lon- don. Mrs. Jones is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ray Mc- Connell, Windsor; brothers, David, Ray, Donald, Herbert and Kenneth, all of Windsor; sisters, Madeline McConnell and Mrs. Charles (Joyce) Avery, both of Windsor, as well as her grandmother, Mrs. Edith Clarke, Sarasota, Florida. lin, Bro. H. Moffat, Bro, R. Sanderson; Tyler, Bro. J. Ward; Auditors, Bro. G. A. Brooks and Bro. H. Moffat; Press Re- porter, Bro. John McInnes. After regular business and discussions the lodge was closed and lunch was served by the members. Every member is reminded of the county meet- ing for North Huron, to beheld in Wingham Orange Hall on Tuesday, December 4th. All visiting members are cordially welcome. Wingham Advance*Tunes, ' [hntliday, NOV, i4, 1962 * Page 1 Mrs. S. Gallaher Presides al UCW WROXETER--The November meeting of the U, C,, W, was held in the Sunday Schoolroom of the church on Wednesday evening with 21 members pre- sent and two visitors. The meeting opened with the hymn "God Is Love" and prayer by the president, Mrs, Stanley Gallaher, The secretary's report was given by Mrs: Archie Miller and in the absence of Mrs, Wm. Wright, the treasurer's report was read by Mrs. Harvey Coup - land. The president thanked all Institute Meets At Heimpel Home WROXETER— The November meeting of the Women's Insti- tute was held at the home of Mrs. Wes. Heimpel with Mrs. Wm. T. McLean in the presi- dent's chair. Several thank - you notes were read and the members were reminded that the Area Convention will be in Guelph, November 15 and 16. The reports of the Huron County rally and the leadership course were given by Mrs. Thos Burke. Mrs. J. H. Wylie re- viewed some of the highlights from the citizenship kit for the topic. The film on the opening of the Adelaide Hoodless Horne at Stoney Creek and the 65th. an- niversary of the Federated Wo- men's Institute of Ontario, was enjoyed. This was followed by the presentation of the 65th. anniversary skit. The roll call, " Wornen in the News and Donation for Can- cer Society" , brought an excel- lent response, Mrs. Allan Munro thanked all who had helped to make the meeting a success and the hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Wm. Taylor and Mrs. Jos. Simmons. those who helped with the ba,. zeal and rummage sale, also those who helped at the county banquet, She read a note of thanks from Mrs. Jas, Sander* son, leader of the Friendship Unit, who wished to thank all who gave so generously to the fall Thankoffering. It was suggested the nomina- ting committee be contacted so they would bring in a slate of officers at the Deeembermeet- ing. The Scripture and the gom- ment on it were given by Mrs. Gilbert Howes. Mrs, Jas. Doig led in prayer and Mrs, George Gibson gave a talk on "Remem- brance and Peace". She read the poem, "In Flanders' Fields: Mrs. Chas. McCutcheon and Mrs. Vernon. Hupfer favored with a duet with Mrs. Martin at the piano. Mrs. Wm. Taylor spoke on the new study book for the coming year, and other literature that was available, It was decided to send a bale December 15th, and any dona- tions will be appreciated. Mrs. G. L. Dobson is in charge. The meeting closed with the hymn "Land of Our Birth" and prayer by Mrs. Jas. Doig. A delicious lunch was served by the committees in charge and a social half hour enjoyed. WROXETER Ross Tomans, accompanied by Miss Lynne Wright, spent Sunday with Messers. Wallace Toman and Wayne Cressman of Baden. Misses Nancy Newton of Lon- don, Helen McGee and Dawn Lue Clark of Kitchener, Bonnie Edgar of Waterloo and Mr. John McGee, London, were week- end guests at their respective homes. Mrs. J. F. McLean has re- turned home from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Gibson, Dundas, and other relatives. • "You know Fred. 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