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THAMES ROAD
Rev. Wm. Mair and ;
Percy Passmore attended
London Conference of the Unit
ed Church which was held in
Windsor this past week.
The sympathy of the commun
ity is extended to Rev.
diner, of Egmondville,
passing of his wife.
from this comunity attended
the funeral services which were
held in Egmondville Church, in
terment was in Roy’s Cemetery.
Mrs. Arthur Gardiner, of Lon
don, visited at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Melvin Gardiner for a
couple of days this week.
All children of the S.S. are
asked to meet at the Church on
Friday evening pf this week for
choir practice.
Mission Band
The Thames
Band met during
hour on Sunday
Jean Cann and Doris Duncan in
charge. Bobbie Miller, vice-pres.
presided over the meeting which
opened with hymn 405 followed
with the Mission Band Purpose'.
Roll call was taken and prayer
by Raymond Cann. Minutes of
the last meeting were read and
adopted. Business was discussed
Hymn 444 was sung. Rosemary
Passmore was in charge of the
program which consisted of;
readings by Joanne Mair, Mar
ion Lamport and Barbara Alli
son. A presentation of a sand
wich
Band
can,
read
Jeffrey presented the gift, Doris
expressed her appreciation in
her- usual pleasing manner. Mrs,
Mair spoke a few- •yords thank
ing Doris for her interest in the
work of the Mission Band and
wishing her much happiness in
her wedded life. The topic from
the Study Book was taken by
Doris Duncan. The following is
the address;
Dear Doris: ,
We, the members of the
Mission Band, wish to take this
opportunity to express to you,
before leaving our community,
our sincere appreciation for
youi1 work and the intrest which
you have taken in us as one of
the leaders in our Mission Band
As a slight expression of our
appreciation we ask you to ac
cept this gift, along with our
very best wishes for
happy and prosperous
life and
bring to
1 of the
Band.
—Signed
Thames Road
Jean Cann
lection was
was sung and the meeting .clos
ed with the Mizpah Benediction
Mission Circle
The Thames Road Mission
Circle met at the home of Nona
Pym on Saturday afternoon with
Mrs. Mair presiding. The meet
ing opened with hymn 681 fol
lowed with prayer by JMEts. Mair
Roll Call was taken,, minutes
read and business discussed. It
was decided to purchase paper
pencils, pens and
to Dr. F. Murray
her school there,
sung. Meditation
Nona Pym. ,Helen
the report of the' Presbyterial
which was held in Seaforth in
April. Alice Passmore was in
charge of the program which
consisted of instrumentals by/
Doris Anderson and Betty Mair.
The study book taken by Jean
Cann; collection was taken;
hymn 405 was sung and the
meeting closed with the Mizpah
Benediction.
W.M.S. and W.A. Meeting
The regular monthly meeting
of the W.M.S. and W.A. met at
the home of Mrs. Melvin Gardi
ner on Tuesday afternoon of
this week with some forty la
dies present. Mrs. L. Harris,
third vice-president, presided.
The meeting opened with the
devotional from the Missionary
Monthly taken by Mrs. Harris.
Roll call was answered with
"Your Christian name”. Minutes
of last meeting were read and
approved.. Business discussed. It
was decided to ask each family
to donate $1.00 to cover
penses for the monthly
boxes which are being sent
needy family in England,
same to be left with either
Chas. Allison or Mrs. W. Jeffrey
as soon as possible. It was mov
ed that the Church Board be
asked to have two lights install
ed in the basement and a fixture
for the hot plate in the kitchen
before the strawberry supper
this month. Words’of apprecia
tion were received from the
shut-ins who had received boxes
of fruit or flowers. The program
was in charge
can and was
ing by Mrs.
strumental by
and- a reading
can. Mrs. Stanley Coward gave
a reading on Christian Steward
ship. At this time Mrs. Mair was
asked to come forward and she
was presented with a Life Mem
bership Certificate from the la
dies of the congregation. Mrs.
C. Miller read the address and
Mrs. Thos. Ballantyne made the
presentation. Mrs. Mair express
ed her thanks to the ladies and
hei’ sincere appreciation for
such a gift which she would
treasure so much. Mrs. Morgan
gave an interesting reading on
the work of our missionaries,
Mrs. P. Passmore gave the mor-
Mr.
the
W. Gar
in the
Several
Road Mission
church service
morning with
plate from the Mission
was made to Doris Dun-
bride-elect. Jane Morgan
the address and Barry
a long,
wedded
may this gift always
you pleasant memories
Thames Road Mission
pn beh'alf of the
Mission Band
read a story. Col-
taken. Hymn 406
ink to be sent
in Korea for
Hymn 556 was
was taken by
Passmore gave
ex
food
to a
The
Mrs.
of Mrs. Ken Dun
as follows: Read-
.Tack Duncan, in
Dorothy McCurdy
by Mrs. Ken Dun-
WOODHAM
Mr, and Mrs. William Carroll,
of Watford, visited the former’s
brother, Mr. Robert Carroll and
Mrs. Carroll.
Mr, and Mrs, Herman Atkin
son and George, of Saintsbruy,
visited on .Thursday with the
latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Robt. Carroll.
On Thursday evening Mr. and
Mrs. Robt. Carroll accompanied
by Mr. and Mrs. William Carroll
andMr. .and Mrs. Atkinson __
George visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Hawkins, of Mother-
well.
ning report of the Presbyterial
which was held in Seaforth in
April. Mrs. A, Gardiner, of Lon
don, a past president of both
W.A. and W.M.S., was guest for
the afternoon and she spoke a
few words. Hymn 376 was sung
and the meeting closed with the
Lord’s Prayer. A delicious ten
cent tea was served by Group I.
Sunday school and church ser
vices will be withdrawn this
Sunday as it is Roy’s anniver
sary.
ZION
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hern
and family visited on Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kers-
lake(j of Elimville.
»Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atkinson
and family, of Lucan, Mr. and
Mrs. Whitney Coates and family,
of Exeter, visited on Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Wellington
Brock,
Mrs. .Harold Guest, Mrs. Geo.
Brock, Mrs. Elsie McGuffin and
Margaret, of London Township,
called on relatives and friends
in the community recently.
Church service will be can
celled for Sunday next, June 6.
Temperance Program
On Sunday last a temperance
program was presented during
the Sunday School hour. The
program consisted of readings
by Elaine Hern, Kathleen Johns
Jean Brock, Lloyd Hern and Xnna Brock. A skit by .the In
termediate and Junioi’ Bible
classes; solo by Harry Hern;
duets by Doris and Doreen
Brock, Marion Brock and Jane
Dykeman.
THE Liberal PLAN
TO MAKE ONTARIO
A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE
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George Drew has called an unnecessary election in a desperate effort to prolong his
grip on the people of Ontario. He hopes to dodge the inevitable consequences of 5
years of muddling and procrastination. The Liberal Party’s answer to his defiant
challenge is a constructive plan for the security and future prosperity of all.
Here is a Far-Sighted Liberal Program that Can be Put into
Action Immediately After the Coming Election ... a Broad,
Carefully Thought-Out Programme, for the Betterment of all
1. WELFARE
(a) Increase old age pension benefits from
$30.0-0 to $40.00 per month.
(b) Reduce age limit for pensions to 65,
• with Federal co-operation.
(c) Grant necessary aid to hospitals with
out imposing Provincial amusement
■tax.
2. TAXATION
Eliminate 3c gasoline tax imposed by Drew.
No re-imposition of amusement tax. No Pro
vincial income tax.
3. LABOUR
(a)
(b)
(c)
Increase workmen’s compensation bene
fits to 75% and shorten waiting period
from 7 days to 3 days.
Compulsory two weeks’ vacation with
pay for industrial workers after two
years’ employment.
Assist in formation of National Labour
Code.
4. AGRICULTURE
Introduce the Oliver Plan for the improve
ment of rural communities.
(•a)
Cb)
(c)
Underwrite farmers 30 years of age
and under up to and including 80 pei’
cent of the amount necessary to esta
blish them on self-sustaining farms.
Enlarge and extend the facilities of the
Agricultural Colleges to a point where
they become of more practical value to
the farming communities of Ontario
and to provide for
search necessary to
farmers the lastest
agricultural science.
Establish means whereby our farmers
may have available facilities for soil
testing and conservation, to make pos
sible increased production from their
existing farms.
facilities for re
bring to Huron
developments in
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5. LIQUOR POLICY
(a) Devote portion of Provincial liquor re
venues to educational campaign against
improper use of alcohol.
Ob) Re-affirm our stand for local option in
and strictly enforce
laws.
all municipalities
all existing liquor
6. HOUSING
• Encourage housing by
taxes for foui’ or five
homes costing $8,000.00 or less built with
in next two years.
•assuming municipal
year periods on all
7. HYDRO
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Take Hydro out of politics.
Hydro municipalities to name one of
three Commissioners.
Speed Hydro development.
Remove present restriction of two con
sumers to a mile.
8. FEDERAL CO-OPERATION
Will negotiate agreement with Federal Gov
ernment to avoid duplicate taxation and to
make available to Ontario residents the
Health Insurance and Social Security pro
gram of the Liberal Government at Ottawa.
9. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Will give preference to Veterans
world wars in the Civil Service
fields.
of the two
and other
10. HIGHWAYS
The Liberal Party is determined tha,t first
consideration will be given to the proper
maintenance and, if necessary, replacement
of existing highways, rather than the con
struction of 4-la.ne highways, designed pri
marily as subsidies to the metropolitan cen
tres
will
tion
in
be
of
the province, such as Toronto. This
done without the continued imposi-
the unnecessary 3 c gasoline tax.
LIBERAL
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