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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-03-03, Page 8Wigkt Tke Wingham Adyance-Times, Wednesday, March 3rd, 19M NEWS OF WROXETER One of Oldest Residents— Marks Eighty-Sixth Birthday Our congratulations and good wish­ es are extended to Mr. Peter Moffat, Who on Friday celebrated his 86th birthday. The last of his family, Mr. Moffat has lived his whole life in the lovely old stone house on highway 86, about two miles south of Bluevale, near Morsebank corners. Of late years his son, Stanley and Mrs. Moffat have taken over the farm work, though Mr, Moffat is able to be about and in fairly good health. His record of good health is proved by the fact that only once has a doc* tor been called. He had the distinction of owning the first one-horse buggy in the dis­ trict. Mr. Moffat’s wife was Miss Eliza­ beth Brown, of Fordwich, who pre­ deceased him a few years ago, also two sons, George and Gordon. His long years in the community have marked him as a staunch church­ man, a good neighbor and a fine citi­ zen, His many friends will join on this his 86th birthday in wishing for him continued good health and happi­ ness. Skating Party Success United Church Sunday School pupils, their teachers and officers held a successful skating party at the local rink on Thursday evening. Close to one hundred were present. Later in the church school room refreshments were served. The silver collection taken will go towards buying new church hymn books. Red Cross Euchre Sponsored by the Junior Red Cross a progressive euchre party was held in the school house at Turnberry, S. S. No. 2, on Friday night. Twelve tables were in the play as well as sev­ eral of crokinole for the children. High scores for ladies, Mrs. Raymond Elliott; men, Gordon Mundell. Con­ solation awards were given to Wm. Millen and Mrs. R. Tomen. Lucky draw prizes, Mr. and Mrs. H. Grant. Refreshments were served. The tea­ cher, Mrs. Wm. McKinney, announced a second party would be held on March 12th. World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer will held Friday of this week in St. James Anglican Church at 3 p.m. Presiding will be Mrs. Vern Clarke and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. Mrs. Ken Bennett will give the address and the soloist Will be Mrs, Walter Willits, accom­ panied by Mrs. Harvey Copeland, Mrs, Victoria Brothers, church organ­ ist, will be organist for the meeting. All the ladies from Wroxeter and sur­ rounding country are cordially invited; to attend. The theme this year is “That they might have life,” John 10-10 and the printed service was written by Miss Sarah Chakko, presi­ dent of Isabella Thoburn college, In­ dia. W. I. March Meeting The March meeting of the Wroxeter W. I. will be held in the Masonic Club rooms on Wednesday afternoon, at 2.30 o’clock, Under the heading home economics and health, the fol­ lowing programme has been planned. Motto, “Homemaking is no common task; attitude makes it dull or inter­ esting.” Standing committee reports for the year will be given. President, Mrs. 'Lane will give a summary of her year in office. Reports of the nominating committee will be received. Roll call, The best meeting of the year and why. Exhibit, Milk and its by-products. Dis­ trict president, Mrs. George MacDon­ ald will make her official visit. All members are asked to contribute lunch. Y. P. U. Meets ponna McLean presided over the regular meeting of the Young People’s Union, held in the church school room on Sunday evening. Quiet music with Berva Gallaher at the piano brought the meeting to order followed by the call to worship by the president, “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah,” the opening hymn was followed by the Lord’s Prayer repeated in unison. Grace Paulin read the Scripture les­ son, I Peter, chapter 2, verses 11-16; be JOpaald Gibson Jed in prayer and Church’s One Foundation” was sung. Minutes and correspondence were presented by Shirley McMichael. A discussion “Blind Dates” Jed by Ron­ ald McMichael was .interesting. Bible study led by the minister, Rev. E. W. Todd was based on Mark, chapter I, verses 1-4. Study for next meeting will be 5-11 in the same chapter, “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” and the Mizpah benediction brought an interesting meeting to a close. Number answering the roll call was 14, Personals Among those from this district ; attending the Good Roads convention ; in Toronto last week were Bill Gal- ' laher, Wm. Mundell, Harvey McMic­ hael and Arthur Gibson, Mrs. Oliver Riley and young daugh­ ter, of Brussels, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and’ Mrs. Charles McCutcheon.I George Doig and son, Gerald, of Shackleton, Saskatchewan, visited the past week with the former’s brother, Jim and Mrs. Doig. Mr, and Mrs. Mac Doig, Drayton, also visited with their parents. Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Wylie left on Saturday for a month’s holiday in the sunny south. They accompanied Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Wilson, of Wing­ ham. Old neighbors of the second line of Turnberry regret to learn that Mrs. Peter S. MacEwan is a patient in Wingham General Hospital, and will wish for her a good recovery. Mrs. Bert Martin is enjoying a holi­ day in Florida. She accompanied her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Nelson, of Ridgetown, j Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Brothers and j daughters, Wexford, spent the week- | end with Mrs. Victoria Brothers in | town. | Miss Marilyn McLean and Ken Col- | lier, of London, spent the week-end j with Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean. j Mr. and Mrs. Sellars, of Saskat- I chewan, spent part of last week with I Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stamper. I Miss Evelyn Doig, Kitchener, spent I week-end with her parents, Mr. I Mrs. Jim Doig. I > Vittie, James Keith, of St, Catharines,, is 1 spending'" a few days with Mr. anj Mrs. Alex Reith. , Mr, and Mrs. Emmerson Hargrave visited on Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Pocock, at Benmiller. Mr, amd Mrs. Stan Forester spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bender, at Gowanstown. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fallis visited re­ cently with Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave. Mrs. Emma Williamson spent a few days last week with friends in Lon­ don. On Tuesday evening the Howick Lions met, Teeswater in the local arena with Howick winning 11 to 7. Then on Friday night the same rwo teams met again in Fordwich, this time Teeswater coming out on top 7 to 3. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker and family, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, George Baker. Quite a number from here attended the funeral in Gorrie on Monday last of the late Miss Agnes Ferguson. Fred Hambly and Janie and Mr, and Mrs, Lyle Simmons spent Satur­ day in Kitchener. Miss Beatrice Hargrave, of Listowel, ' spent th£ week-end with her parents^ Pulp and paper generates an eighth of the national income. •x-: the and FORDWICH Busy Bees Meeting seventh meeting of the Ford- WESTFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Russel Good5 and , daughter of Mullet Township, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. D. Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest ‘ Snell. Mrs. Howard Campbell, Mrs. A. E. Johnston and Mr. Cecil Campbell visited on Saturday with Dr. and Mrs. Victor Johpston, of Lucknow. Mr. family, of Walton, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Murray Taylor and Miss Mildred Thornton, of Wingham, visited Wed­ nesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McDowell. Mrs, K. Cameron, of Belgrave, visit­ ed on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowell. Mr, and Mrs. Hayden, Laurie and Lynda, of Wingham, visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowell, Mrs. J. L. McDowell, Mr. Wm. McDowell, of this district, and Mr. and Mrs, Bert Vincent and Mrs. Cameron, of Belgrave, attended the 80th birthday party of -Mr. Wm, Walden, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sid. Mc- Clinchey and Mr. McClinchey, of Au­ burn, on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Peter de Groot and baby re­ turned home from Wingham Hospi­ tal on Sunday.' Owing to the ice storm the phones went out of order and the Westfield news is short this week. Cecil Campbell and Mrs. Cliff Ritchie and A nnua! 1 i■ ■ ATTENTION FARMERS you are invited to The Annual Ford Tractor Show AT HURON MOTORS, WINGHAM Wednesday, March 3rd 8.00 p;m,<b 1 1 g g g S i s 1HDRON' MOTORS LIMITED yOUB FORD • MONARCH DEALER I WINGHAM A. D. MacWilliam PHONE 2S7 "iiBiiHiiniiuiiiniiBiiiniiniiBiiiBiiiBiiniiniiiniiBiiiniiBiiuiiMiiHiinnMHMiiMninnf I A. D. MacWilliam 1 w •t-i-S, ft I If THAT better Uvu TI?uCI( w'\\?°oWERRco°s’ u „rrte . . b'S and running boaros • side floors.ano > hie|d . . my aone-piece wi^ jower fuU l-"‘n SSfs’sMO »' 'SS asM'*''' CAll CRAWFORD MOTORS Phone 710 Wingham FARM HELP Now is the time to apply for workers. Farm labour is scarce . . . but help may be made available from Canadian and European sources if farmers make their needs known at once. Time is required to select and distribute workers. Apply now to the nearest Office of THE NATIONAL employment service THE ONTARIO FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL FARM LABOUR COMMITTEE The wich Busy Bees was held at the home of Mrs. Crosby Sothefn, with Jean McCann as president. Roll call was answered by 10 girls on “How much I have accomplished in my records?. The hard time dance was discussed and committees named to look after it. Girls were chosen to put on a skit on Achievement Day. Mrs. Geo. Richards spoke to the girls on spot and stain remover, also points to remember when doing dif­ ferent stitches in sewing. The next meeting will be on March 6th. Lunch was served by Margaret McCann and Louise Brown. Twelve Tables in Play The card party at the Orange Hall on Friday night was the last in a series of four. Twelve tables were in play, high lady was Mrs. M. Preiss, high gent, was Master Barrie ;D’arcy. Person with high score all through the series was Mrs. Dick Aldrich, youngest girl, Donna Wray and the youngest boy, Barry D’arcy. World Day of Prayer World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday March 5th, in the Trinity Anglican Church at 3 p.m. Hard Time Party The 4-H Club Girls held a very suc­ cessful hard time dance in the com­ munity hall on Friday night. Prizes for hard time costume went to Jean McCann and Ron McMichael, Progressive Euchre Twelve tables of progressive euchre were in play on Tuesday evening in the Community hall, sponsored by the hall board. Winners were as follows: high lady, Mrs. Richard Aldrich; low lady, Miss Marilyn Cooper; high gent, R. Nichol; low gent, E. Allan. Personals Miss Ethel Reis, of Green River, spent the w^ek-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Reis. Doug Brown, of Toronto, spent the week-end at his home here. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Chas. Small in the death of his. brother, the late Mr. Tom Small, of Kurtzville. Mr.’ and Mrs. Hugh Campbell, of Listowel, spent one day last week at the home of Mrs. Isobel Hutchison. Mrs. Nellie Gamble visited a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Stewart McNaughton at Wroxeter. Miss Ellen Cober spent a week at Gormley with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Denny, Earlda and Brenda Lee, of Erin, spent the week-end at the home of the former’s mother, Mrs. Mary Denny. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn and Karen, visited over the week-end at the home of Mrs. Earl Ridley. First robin of the year was seen on Sunday by James Vittie of the 2nd. line. We guess Spring has ar­ rived one month too early. Miss Evelyn Simmons spent the week-end with friends in Moorefield. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell, of Moles worth, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell. Mrs. Peter Browne returned home on Saturday from Toronto, where she had spent the past ten days with friends, The local hockey team played three play off games the past week with Ayton. On Tuesday evening they met in the Mildmay' Arena, Ayton winning 8 to 6. On Thursduay evening in the Fordwich Arena, it was 8 to 5 for the Fordwich boys and on Saturday night ih the Palmerston Arena it was 7 to 3 for Ayton. The last game of this series will be played Tuesday night ih the Palmerston Arena. Mr. and Mrs. "Willoughby Patterson, of London, speiit the Week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Earld Patterson. Mr. and MrS. Bob Petznick and little spent the . Ira daughter, of Kitchener* week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer. 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