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The Christmas meeting. of •the
Tttekersinith Ladles, Club was
held at the home of Mrs. Eldon
O'Brien on thee. 1. with a good
attendance. The meeting opened
with the'Ode followed b the
'Lord's Prayer. The song by
Bells' was sung and the roll call
VMS answered by "Paying of
Membership fees". The business
period was conducted by 'the.
President, Mrs, 13i11 Pepper. The
annual reports were given by
various committees and . plans
were made for a party to be field
in Londesboro Hall an Dec, 30,
The program consisted of read-
ings by Mrs, 'Gregor McGregor
and Mrs. Alice Lawson, A pret-
tily decorated Christmas tree
was then unloaded and each
member received a nice gift, A
vote of thanks was extended to
Mrs. ,Bill Pepper for her' faithful
work as President this year. The
meeting closed by singing "Sil-
ent Night" and repeating the
Homemakers' Prayer, A lovely
lunch was served by group 2.
WALTON
A reception was held in Wal-
ton community hall in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Byerman,
newly weds. The evening was
spent in dancing to the music of
Wilbee's Orchestra, Mr. and
Mrs, Byerman were presented
with a purse of money. A dainty
lunch was served by the women.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kirkby
celebrated their 19th wedding
anniversary this week. Some of
their friends and neighbours
were present for the occasion..
Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby have two
sons, Douglas and Herbert.
The W. A. of Walton United
Church met on Thursday •after-
noon in the basement with a
good attendance, The meeting
opened with the President, Mrs.
Love presiding. Opening hymn
61 was sung. Scripture reading,
John 3: 1-16. Secretary's report
was read and approved, also
thankyou cards. Treas. report
was given by Mrs. A. Coutts.
Several items of business, were
discussed and this showing a
very successful year. Meeting
closed with the W. A. theme
song followed by prayer,
BLAKE
Butchering is a farmers' job
just -now in the community.
The Blake School, No. 9, plan
on holding their Christmas con-
cert on Friday evening, Dec, 17
at 8 o'clock. Everyone welcome,
small admission.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Desch visited
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Sam Oesclt on Goshen Line
North.
Miss Joan McClinchey of near
Varna visited at the home of
her aunt, Mrs. E. Erb and fam-
ily. • Mr. H. McBride and boy
friend of London Visited at the
home of his n:u'ents, Mr. and
Mrs. R. McBride.
Mr. and ids::. E. Faber and
fancily of Kippen visited at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Desch.
LADIES' AID
The annual meeting of the
ytear ryas: held in the schoolroom
r
oam
of the church with the Pres.,
Mrs, H. Whyte in the chair, Mrs,
Kerslake Opened the meeting by
reading the Christmas Story.
The annual reports were given
by the Secretary and Treasurer.
They showed a. very successful
year. The big project for the
Year, new carpet far the church,
had been aeeomplished. Mrs. H.
R. Scott then brought in the re-
port of the nominating' commit-
tee with a full slate of ofiteets
as follows:
Hon. Pres„ Mrs. H, E. Smith;
Pres., Mrs. H. Whyte; lst Wee -
Pres., Miss Jean Scott; 2nd Vice
Pres., Mrs. E. Geddes; Sec.,
Mr's, F. Wigg; Treas., Mrs. John
Cardno; pianist, Mrs. E.. Kart -
Press PRP., Mrs, J. Mune.
Group Leaders: Mrs. R. Kers-
Mite, Mrs. R. McKindsey, Mrs. T.
Flynn, Mrs, H. R. Scott, Mrs.
Coleman, Miss I. Grey, Mrs. J.
L. Bell, Mrs. Butt, Mrs. Dor-
ranee.
Hospital Rep., 14Irs, 13, E.
Smith. Flower Convener, Mrs,
W. A. Wright. Mrs. Campbell
installed the officers in an im-
pressive ceremony. Mrs. Ritchie
moved a hearty vote of thanks
to the retiring officers. Mrs. J.
H. Scott gave a most delightful
Humorous reading entitled, "Sal-
ly Anne's Experience". A very
.instructive film was shown by
Mrs, Russell on Tuberculosis,
stressing the Rehabilitation of
the Patient. Several Christmas
carols were sung during the
meeting. A social half hour was
then enjoyed, presided over by
the executive.
STAFFA
Farm Forum n'let in the Staffa
hall on Friday evening and list-
ened with much pleasure to a
talk by the guest speaker Mr.
Hamilton, zone forester of
Stratford, who spoke on "Refor-
estation", and presented slides.
Each forum contributed a num-
ber to the program. Lunch was
served and a dance held.
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Coming Events at
Community Centre
Thursday
London vs Baldwins, 8.30
' Friday
Skating 8-10 P.M.
Saturday Afternoon
Skating 1.80-3.30
Tuesday, Dec. 14
'Merton vs Seaforth Beavers
8.30 P.M.
HENSALL
The regultir meeting of the
Parr Line Farm Forum was held
at the home of Mrs. Ida Dick on,
Monday, Dec. 6 with 29 present.
The topic for the evening dis-
cussion "National Health Insur-
ance". In answer to the first
question as to what were the
medical services in this com-
munity. Huron County is served
by five hospitals, County Health
Nurses, T.B. Chest X -Rays. In
regards to hospitalization insur-
ance there are the following Co -
Op Medical Insurance, Blue
Cross.
Following this discussion a
recreation period of euchre was
held. Prizes for the ladies, Miss
Margaret Mousseau; Gents, Ross
Love. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon Love.
RRANK FINSLAND 18
APPO1NTSp JURGE
Frank Fingland, Q.C.
of
Clinton has been appointed }Tut-
or county judge by the Domin-
ion Department of Justice. He
will succeed the late Judge T.
M, Costello, whose death resulted
from a ear accident, Ott, 29,
It is expected Mr. Fiogland
will continue to reside in Clin-
ton for the present. A native of
Hullett twp., ho is 59 years of
age. He is a son of the late Mr,
and Mrs. John Fingland,He
graduated from the University
of Toronto in 1922 with the de-
gree of Bachelor of Arts, and
In 1925 graduated in law from
Osgoode Hall.
Mr. Fingland was appointed
counsel in 1986 in Clinton, after
five yeas
To onto. Hetvltasr practisedl law
in Clinton for the past 26 years.
He became a King's Counsel in
1936.
During the First World War
he served with the Huron (161st)
Battalion, later joining the 18th
Battalion as it entered France.
He has been active in politics,
and is the president of the Hur-
on riding Liberal Association. At
present, he is Clinton town solic-
itor, a position he has held for
26 years.
Mr. Fingland is a member of
Clinton Public School Board. He
is a member of Wesley -Willis
United Church.
His wife is the former Eliza-
beth Chowen of Clinton. They
have two children: one son,
Frank B. Fingland, a graduate
of the University of Toronto,
who is presently studying for his
doctorate in philosophy at the
University of London ,(Eng-
land); and Catherine, a graduate
of London Teachers College,
who is presently a student at
the University of Western Ont-
ario.
CROMARTY
Cromarty Farm Forum met in
Cromarty school Monday even-
ing, Dec. 6 and held a discussion
dealing with "Health Insurance
Plan".. Several interesting facts
were gleaned from this very in-
teresting discussion. Winners for
euchre •were ladies, high, Mrs.
Gerald Carey; consolation, Mary
Ruth Meikle; Gents, Doug Mc-
Kellar; consolation, Bert Riley.
Lucky chair, Mrs. Bert Riley.
Mrs. Philmore Chapple was in
charge.
BRODHAGEN
Mrs. Rosina Miller and other
relatives attended the 60th wed-
ding anniversary celebration of
her sister, Mrs. Con Schwindt
and Mr. Schwindt at Milverton
on Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kraus,
Raymond and Joannie of Ruth -
yen, Mr. Glenn Bennewies of
Windsor with Mr. and Mrs. John
L. Bennewies.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elligson,
Miss Audrey Hinz and Mr. and
Mrs. Brickman of Wartburg ac-
companied Mr. Glenn Briekman
to. Guelph on Sunday, visiting
Mr. and Mrs, John G. Hinz.
Mrs. Lorne Wolfe spent a few
days with her father, Mr. Joseph
Soper in Kitchener, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Wolfe,
Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wolfe and
Mr. John Hinz Sr. of •Sebring-
ville visited Mrs. John Hinz Sr.
on Sunday, who underwent an
operation it Victoria Hospital,
Seaforth Christmas
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Just a reminder
The Seaforth stores will remain open
Wednesday afternoons of Dec. 15 and
Dec. 22 until 6 P.M. Also open Nights
of Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 until 9 P.M.
As Boxing Day falls on Monday, Dec. 27, and New
Yearns Day on Saturday, Jan, 1st, snaking two
holidays in the week, the stores will remain open
all clay Wednesday, December 29
We, the Merchants, wish to thank you and all for
your patronage of 1954, and extend season's
greetings to one and all
Merchants Committee
Chamber f Commerce
London.
Mrs. Alvina Hiegel of Strat-
ford is spending this week with
Mrs. Idora Diegel.
Christmas concerts in the
Brodhagen School S.S. 4, will be
held Dec. '21st and S.S. 3, on
Dec. 17th.
Mrs. Minnie Elligson of
Mitchell with NIrs. Annie Ellig-
son.
The Ladies' Aid of St. Peter's
Lutheran Church met for their
monthly meeting on Wednesday
afternoon. The meeting opened
by singing hymn, "0 How Shall
I Receive Thee". Scripture read-
ing, Isaiah 40: 1-11 'anti prayer.
Topic, "Questions about Christ-
mas" by Rev. W. Becker. Hymn
"Come Thou Expected Jesus".
Business -was conducted by the
President, Mrs. Fred Young. A
donation of 220.00 is to go to-
wards tree lights for the church.
The Christmas social evening to
be held on Dec. 9th including
dinner, Birthdays were reported
by Mrs. Lew Hicks, Mrs. Oscar
Young, Mrs. Clarence Regele,
Mrs. Russe 11 Sholdice. The
hymn, "The First Noel" was
sung in their honor.
KIPPEN
Mr. and Mrs. R. McAllister vis-
ited recently with Mr. and Mrs,
G. P. Scott' in Detroit.
o'c'r et'
Mr, and Mrs. N 1 t t> n Di eer t
visited relatives in; Clifford on
Sunday,
Mies Atlee Pfaff of Exeter spent
the week end' with her slate' and.
brother in earn, Mr. and. Mrs, R
Bigie,
We are sorry to report Mrs, A1.
Little of London, formerly of Kip -
pen,. 1s confined to her room With
illness,
The Sunday School teachers
and pupils are^planning their an-
nual Xmas entertainment for
Wed, evening, Dec, 22nd.
W.M,S. Heide Xmas Meeting
The W, M..6. met en Wocl. aft-
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Edgar
McBride with Mrs. John 'Anderson
as co -hostess. The president Mrs,
'Emerson Kyle opened the meet-
ing with hymn 59. Mrs. Harold
Jones had charge of the scripture
and led in prayer. 'Mrs, Edgar
McBride reported for the visiting
committee. The new visitors are
Mrs. John Sinclair and Mrs. Win-
stop Workman. Silent prayer was
observed for the late Mrs, Steph-
enson who was s life members
Mrs. Eldon. Jarrett reported for
Sunshine committee. Mrs, J. W.
McLean, associate members' sec.,
read an appreciation card from
Mrs. Herbert Jones' 'and a thank
you note from Mrs, Wm. Bell.
Mrs. Morley Cooper gave the trea-
surer's report. Mrs. J. W. McLean
reported on the Huron Presbyter-
ial sectional meeting held recent-
ly in Greenway. Thirty moii'ibers
answered the roll call. Little Joan
Sinclair favored with a musical
number. Mrs. Bert Faber report-
ed for the nominating committee
and stated. Mrs. Emerson Kyle
had kindly consented to remain
president for another year. Mrs.
Kyle thanked the ladies for their
loyal support In the past year.
Mrs. Johnsou gave a r'epor't on
bales. Mrs. R. M. Peck had charge
of the study.
VARNA
A large crowd filled the twp.
hall on Wednesday evening last
when Mr. Robt. Allen of 'Bruce -
field showed his colored pictures
of his recent trip to Great Brit-
ain which were greatly enjoyed
by all, during the intermission a
piano duet was played by Gary
and Doug MCAsh.
A Christmas candle lighting ser-
vice followed with. Mrs. Kyle in
charge: Prayers were given by
Mrs. J. W. McLean, Mrs. Eldon
Jarrott and Mrs. W. Workman.
The candle lighting followed for
Foreign Missions, Mrs. Allan
Johnson and Mrs. Wilmer Jones.
Mrs. B. McGregor lit one for Miss
Ada Sandell,'our prayer partner.
Mrs, McAllister lit one for the
departed members in the past
year, the late Mrs. I. Jarrott, Mrs.
G. D. Thomson and Mrs. R. Ste-
phenson.
Mrs. John Sinclair lett Ma num-
ber of Christmas carols and gave
the history of each, Joan sang
"Away in a Manger." Mrs, E. Kyle
thanked all who took part in the
meeting and Mrs. R. Consitt ex-
tended thanks to the hostess and
co -hostess. The closing hymn was
13, and Mrs. Kyle pronounced the
benediction. A lovely lunch was
served by Circle 2.
Slate of officers for 1955 are:
Honorary pies., Mrs. J. Sinclair;
president, Mrs. Emerson Kyle;
1st vice, Mrs. Emerson Anderson,
BRUCEFIELD
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pinkney
and daughter Doreen of Walker-
ton, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Pinkney's mother, Mrs. W. H.
Pepper.
Mrs. Wm. Rohner of Zurich
is spending a few days with her
sister-in-law, Mrs. A. Rohner.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Threlfall of
London spent the weekend with
their son L.A.O. Threlfall.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fettis
spent the weekend in Markdale.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lobb of
Michigan are visiting Mr. Lobb's
cousin, Mrs. Geo. Henderson and
Mr. Henderson.
A reception was held for Mr.
and Mrs. Mac Wilson at Sea -
forth Arena on Wed. night. A
shower was also held in the
school room of the church for
Mrs Wilson on Tuesday eve of
this week.
Miss Beth Murdoch, Hamilton,
is convalescing at the home of.
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno.
Murdoch after her recent acci-
dent.
The Woman's Association met
in the school room of the church
on Tuesday, Dec. 7, with 31 in
attendance, Hymn 61 opened the
meeting. The scripture was read
from Luke 2: 8-20 by Mrs. A.
Hart. Mrs. R. Scott took the
topic "God's Gift", and led in
prayer. 13ymn 57 was sung. Miss
18. Bowoy then took us on an
imaginary trip to other coun-
tries to see how they celebrate
Christmas, Hymn 68 was sung
as a Christmas hymn. The presi-
dent then took charge. The W.
A, creed was repeated in unison.
Mrs. W. McBeath gave the sec.
report and the roll call was an-
swered by "The best Christmas
I ever had". Mrs. H. Berry gave
the treas. report and offering
was received, Thankyou notes
were read from Mrs. Snelling,
Mrs. II. Aikonhead and Rev. Mr.
Burton, Mrs. Trebner reported
for the manse committee. Mov-
ed by Miss J. Thomson, second-
ed by Mrs, W. Fotheringham,
that a gas stove be purchased
for the kitchen, Moved by Mrs.
Jno. Broacifoot, seconded by
Mrs, Dalrymple, that we send a
Christmas box to Don Ross who
is in the navy, stationed in Nova
Scotia. The meeting closed with
all repeating the 'hymnary pray-
er. Group 2 served lunch.
2nd vied, Mrs. J. M01011501 3rd
vice, Mrs, R. Oousitt; sec„ Mrs.
R. MOGregoi;. troas., Mrs. Morley
Cooper; press See Mrs. A G
acIt
-
stetter;
miss; monthly, Mrs. A.
Parsons; miseton band, Miss Ger-
ta Benindylc, assistant, Miss Dor,
only Turner; baby band, Mrs; 13,
Broadroot,
Community k'itiendsltip,
A. McMurtrie; Associate Mem-
bers .Sec„ Mrs. Wilmer Jones;
Christian Stewardship Sec., Mrs.
McLeod; • Supply Sec., Mr's. Al-
lan Johnson; Supply Committee,
Mrs, A, Parsons, Mrs. A, Gack-
stetter; pianists, Mrs. 1 , Broad -
foot, Mrs. H, Jones; Sunshine
Sec„ Mrs, Eldon Jarrett.
W. A, Officers: Hon. Pres.,
Mrs. W. 'Workman; Pres., Mrs.
H. Jones; lst Vice Pres., Mrs,
A. McMuttrie; 2nd Vice, Mrs, A.
•Gackstetter 3rd Vice, Mrs. Wm,
Caldwell, Trea4., Mrs, E, Me -
Bride; Sec., Mrs. Bert Faber;
Finance Committee, Mrs. Emer-
son Kyle, Mrs. Wan. 'Bell, Mrs.
R. MdGregor and Mrs, J, Mc-
Lellan.
• JOHN T. ALLISON
John T. Allison, 92, one of tlhe
oldest and best known residents
of Usborne died at his home on
the Thames Road, where he was
born and where he lied farmed
all his life. His wife, the former
Jane B, Monteith, died in 1962.
For many years he 'took en act-
ive interest in church and com-
munity affairs, being the oldest
member of Thames Road United
Church, an elder for many years;
a member of Exeter Fair Board,
and was associated with the Us -
borne -Hibbert Mutual Fire In-
surance Company.
Induct New Bayfield Rector'
Rev. Warren S. Outerbrid 'e
was inducted as rector at the
parish of Trinity, St. Janes,
Middleton and St. John's Church
at Varna, at Trinity Church,
Bayfield. Representing the Lord
Bishop of Huron, Ven. Arch-
deacon F. G. Hardy, of Lamb -
ton, re for of St. George's
Church,' Sarnia, conducted the
First Presbyterian
Church
Rev D. Glenn Campbell
Minister .
10 A.M, Church School and
Bible Class
11 A.M.
SERMON—
THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS
Junior Congregation,
7 P.M.
FINDING OUR LIFE
Come To Church —
The Lord is great and
greatly to be praised
TI -01 S1AF013T11 NEWS—Thursday, December 9, 1954'
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service.
Assisting at the service were
Rev. R. M. Bulteel, Clinton, Rev.
Norman Ellis, Brussels, Rev. J.
H. 'Janes, Seaforth; Rev. Nor-
man Knox, Exeter; Rev. G. G.
Stone, Point Edward, and Rural
Dean of Huron, Rev, H, 1, Park-
er, Wingham. Mr. Parker preach-
ed the sermon,.
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