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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-01-12, Page 9NEWS OF CORRIE Honor Pastor on Departure For New Charge at Weston The Rev. R. J. and Mrs. Boggs and family leave this week for Mr. Bogg'S new charge at Weston. Mr. Boggs has been pastor of the Molesworth and Gorrie Presbyterian churches since coming here from Londonderry, Ire­ land in 1951. In appreciation of the untiring ef­ forts and deep interest in the spiritual welfare of their congregation, at the close of the service on Sunday after­ noon in Gorrie, Mr. and Mrs. Boggs and family were presented with a purse of money by Mrs. Sam Robin­ son on behalf of the members of the church and .beautiful flowers were presented by Mrs. M. Stewart, the gift of Mrs. Fred Taylor, Mr. Boggs made a fitting reply say­ ing he would return to visit and re­ new Christian fellowship. Hockey The Gorrie and Ripley hockey teams :met in the Belmore rink on Thursday evening, It was a rough game with several players receiving painful in­ juries, The score was 10-5 in favor of Gorrie. Next game is in Ripley on Saturday night, United Church News The annual meeting of the Gorrie United Church will be held on Janu­ ary 14th, at 8.30 p,m. The Young Peoples’ Union are hav­ ing their annual family skating party on Tuesday, January 18th, Refresh­ ments will be served at the church following the skating. Mission Band will meet in the church hall on Friday, January 14th, after 4 p.m. Anglican Church News The annual vestry meeting of St. Stephen’s church will be held in the L. O. L. hall at 8.30 p.m. on Friday evening, January 21st. lit January i i i X ■ Have any necessary repairs done to your car or truck durjng the month of January and receive a 15% DISCOUNT on repair parts and tires. ■This is the slow period for garages so why not take advantage of prompt service and low costs. ■ ■Work done by factory trained mechanics who know, not guess, at your service problems. I Huron Motors Ltd. | | Ford and Monarch | 1 Wingham Phone 237 = ■ =TfliiiniiniMiiMiiiniHiiiniHiiMiiMiiMiiHiiiniMiiiiiiiniiMiMiiiniMiiHiiiniHiiHiiin? W. M, S. The Woman’s Missionary Society met at the. home of Miss Margaret Dane, on Thursday evening, with Mrs, Glad Edgar presiding. After the call to Worship Mrs. Wellesley Strong read the Scripture and prayer follow­ ed. Mrs. Ken Hastie reviewed several chapters of the study book in India, Mrs, Glad Edgar read an article “Your Church goes with Yon”, hymn was sung after which Mrs. Strong closed with prayer.' Mrs, Irving Toner took charge of the business and read the aims and objects of the W.M.S. • Arrangements were made for the Fee tea at Mrs, W, J. V. Buchanan's. Mrs. K. Hueston and Mrs. A, Taylor were appointed to arrange the program. A dainty lunch was served by the committee. Take Short* Course Lloyd Nickel, Jim Renwick, Graham Wright and Jack Stafford, members of Howick Junior Farmers spent last week at the O.A.C., Guelph, taking the short courses for Junior Farmers, sponsored by the Ontario Department of Agriculture. Residents on Sick List A number of residents have been ill and in the hospital during the past week. Mrs. Anson Ruttan Sr., has been seriously ill and was in an oxygen tent in the Wingham Hospital. .^Mrs. Wilmot Charles and Mr, Wesley Underwood have both .been patients in the Wingham General Hospital, suffering from pneumonia, also Mari­ lyn Bell, 5-weelc-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Bell. Mr. Murray Un­ derwood is ill too with pneumonia at his home. Improvement • is being shown in each -case, we are glad to state. Mrs. Harold David returned from London on Sunday, after spending a few days with her husband, who is in Victoria Hospital, London. Harold is responding to treatments, Mrs. David reports. Inaugural Meeting of Howick Council Howick Township Council held their inaugural meeting in the Clerk’s of­ fice, on Wednesday, The Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan * was in attendance and offered prayer. New member is Mr. Melville Allan. Other councillors are Mr. Harvey McMichael and Mr. Ivan Haskins. Mr. Harry Gowdy is reeve, and Mr. Arthur Gibson, is deputy­ reeve. Personals Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Jas. Armstrong, who received word on Thursday of the death of her only brother, Mr. J. J. Vincent, of Both­ well, who died at Chatham, in his 87th year. Mrs. Grace Inkster, of Sudbury, vis­ ited Mrs. F. C. Taylor and Mrs. Reta Carson for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fullerton, Walkerton and Mrs. Clara Scott and, family, of Morris Township, were visitors with Mrs, Taylor, Mrs. Mae Jackson returned last week from Listowel. Mrs, Geo, Arscott, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Lansley, Ren and Shirley, and Mr, Ken Lansley, all of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Nuhn and family, visited' on Sunday with Mr, Nuhn’s parents, at Palmerston. Mr. and Mrs, W/G, Mclnnes and William, of Walkerton, and Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Pratt, Marilyn and Willie, of Walkerton, were New Year’s guests of Mr, and Mrs. T, L. Mclnnes. A number of relatives attended the funeral of the late Edward Johnston, of Bluevale, on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Johnston was the former Annie Spar­ ling, of Gorrie. Our heartiest congratulations and best wishes go to three couples who mark Wedding anniversaries on Janu­ ary 15th, Mr, and Mrs. John Mont­ gomery are 59 years married; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar, are 36 years’, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dodds 28 years married. 5 B a Monday,January io to January 22 Two full weeks of BARGAINS Evefy article reduced by at least 20% and as high as 50% Off £ Two Floors of Ladies’ & Children’s Ready=to=Wear & Dry Goods ■ ■A few of the SPECIALS are Ladies’Winter and All Weather Coats ■ REDUCED BY ONE THIRD. I k Ladies’ & Children’s Felt Hats % price. All Ladies’ Skirts reduced by All Ladies’ Dresses, Sweaters, Blazers, Blouses, etc. 20% and better - off. A SPECIAL TABLE OF BARGAINS IN LINENS ETC. s ALL DRAPERY MATERIAL REDUCED BY 25% ■ All Boys’& Girls’ MATCHING PLAID JEAN SETS Sizes 3 to 6, - Beg. $4.95 for.................. $3.49 Sizes 8 to 16 - Beg. $6.75 for ...........................$4.95 1Iis All Children’s WINTER COATS, COAT SETS, JACKETS, SNOW SUITS, ETC. DEDUCED BY 20% to Vs OFF regular prices. marked price. I S O.V. WHEELING YARN M lb. skein, 2 & S ply, Reg. 79c for............ 20% OFF bn all other Yarns. Remember all merchandise is 49c Flannelette IBEX Blankets, colored jj borders, 70 x 90 per pair $5.49 JJ A Number of lines of Foundation ■ Garments to Clear at % OFF ■ ■ S 20% OFF ALL YARD GOODS S While it lasts. ■ Now is the time to buy your Cottons, Prints, ■ Tartans, Flannelettes, etc. ■ Flannelettes (striped & colored) Cotton Prints, Tartans, Silk Crepes, ■ Wool Crepes................$1.00 per yard S DR. DENTON’S SLEEPERS B SPECIAL at HALF PRICE B■reduced by 20% and better off ■ regular marked price. ■ | PURDON’S | I Ladies* and Children's Wear 5 1 ■ linninuiniiiiiiiniiiuHiininiiiinmniiHuiifl B BELGRAVE Trinity Guild Meets The January meeting of the Wo­ men’s Guild of Trinity Anglican Church, was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Higgins on Friday afternoon, January 7th. The president, Mrs. Clare Van- Camp, was in charge and opened the meeting with a hymn, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The Scripture was read by Mrs. Mel Bradburn. ' The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. J. VanCamp, in the absence of the secretary and the fin­ ancial statement, which reported the year’s profit, and expenditures was given by Mrs. Clare VanCamp. Mrs. L. Vannan was appointed pian­ ist for the year and Mrs. Robert Hig­ gins was re-appointed quilt convener. It was moved and seconded by Mrs. Robert Higgins and Mrs. J. VanCamp, to pay any bills which have been re­ ceived to date. It was decided to pro­ vide lunch at the vestry meeting the following Tuesday evening in the Community. Centre. Mrs. C. Nethery and Mrs. Wm. Bry- dges were asked to purchase a gift for a friend of the Guild. The projects suggested for this year were to put eavestroughs on the church, silver to be purchased for the Guild and vest­ ments be purchased for the choir. All were in favour of the holiday bells and birthday box. for this year. Mrs. J. VanCamp invjted the Guild to her home for the February meeting. Two members were to be appointed to assist with lunch at each meeting. Mr. B. deVries spoke about his experiences in the underground dur­ ing the German occupation of Holl­ and, which he illustrated with many pictures, relics and ^bppks? This -talk proved very interesting. The meeting closed with prayer by Mr. deVries and the singing of grace. A social period followed with lunch being served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. John King. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Goldie -Wheeler and family, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wheeler. . Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Black and Charlie, of Britton, and Mr, and Mrs. James Wightman, of Listowel, visited with Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh and family on Sunday. Install A.Y.P.A. Officers A very impressive part of the regu­ lar afternoon service in Trinity Angli- uan Church was performed by Rev. B. de Vries when he instal­ led the newly elected officers of the A.Y.P.A. Miss M. I. Nethery, re­ tiring president, assisted by reading Eph. 4 verses 1-7 after which the Rector called all the retiring officers, Miss M. I. Nethery, Miss .Eileen Nes­ bitt and Mr. David Nesbitt to the Chancel steps and thanked them for the faithful way in which they had carried out their duties. The secretary Harry Brydges, then read the names of the new officers: President, Mrs. Geo. Ives, vice-pres., Alex Nethery, ^treas., Claire Taylor, secretary, Harry Brydges. These young people took their places in the front of the church where they re­ ceived their pledge of office from the Rector. vThen they were joined by the remaining members present who promised to support their officers whole heartedly, to be true to the aims of the A.Y.P.A., and to be loyal to Christ and His Church. After a moment of silent prayer the members all joined in singing “Breathe on me Breath of God”. A.Y.P.A. Have Debate The A.Y.P.A. of Trinity Church held their regular meeting Tuesday even­ ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack VanCamp, with the president, Mrs. Geo. Ives, in charge. The meeting opened with singing, followed by prayer by the Rector and a Scripture reading by Miss Anne Nesbitt. An invitation had been received from Goderich and Wingham drama festivals to enter a play but these invitations were declined since the group decided to get up a three-act play during the winter months. Mr, de Vries outlined the installa­ tion service for the new officers to be held the following Sunday. The next meeting will be held at the Rectory in February. A debate on the subject “Reading has better educational Values than travel” brought out many interesting arguments and was followed by a contest. The meeting was closed with pray- BLUEVALE Owing to the icy condition of the roads, church meetings jn the United Church for Thursday afternoon were cancelled. The Women’s Institute will meet at the home of Mrs, Alex McCracken this week, when Mr. Arthur B. Cartier public .relations officer from the London Free Press, will spdak on newspaper work. Messrs. Kenneth Johnston and Har­ old Johnston have been taking a short course in farm mechanics at the Ont­ ario Agricultural College,1-Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Roy King, of Toronto, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Peacock and with other friends. Mrs. Allan White, Billy and David, of Clifford, are with her. aprents, Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Horton. Mr. Bernard Lillow, of London, has been a visitor with his mother, Mrs. Nellie Lillow. Mr. Wm. Moses, of Brussels, visited at the home of Mrs. Arthur Shaw. The pupils of S. S. No. 10, Morris, with their teacher, Mr. Donald Kai, were privileged to see the opening of the Dominion parliament by televis­ ion, through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Peacock. Misses Joyce Hoffman and Eleanor Smith were in charge of the Y.P.U. meeting in the United Church on Sun­ day evening. Rev. R. A. Brook spoke on the relation of the Y.P.U. to ’the church. Miss Hoffman conducted a Bible quizz. Slippery Going in Village During last week we envied the cat and the dog which could always man­ age to keep upright 'while navigating the yard and the icy streets. Various devices were used by courageous women who would go out in spite of warnings. Some used canes, others brooms and a nearby fence proved a help. Those who remained indoors could telephone a neighbor’s boy, who would go for the mail or the groceries quite speedily, sliding half the way. No serious casualties were reported. The WtogiMkm AdvaJric«!-Ti*n«!*i, Wednesday, ^FauniMwry 12, 1S&$ for 1955 are; president, John Mc­ Dowell; vice-president, Lylp Smith; secretary, Betty Blair; treasurer, Garth Walden, Personals Mr. E. Geerstma had the misfortune to fall down the steps outside, which were icy. He was badly bruised and shaken up, but no bones were broken. Mr- John Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs, Douglas Campbell, underwent an operation for the removal of his ap­ pendix in Wingham General Hospital last Tuesday. We are glad to report John was able to return home on Sunday, Sacrament will be observed in W«H> field Church next Sunday, Mr. Arnold Cook and Wm. Buchanan were Guelph visitors on Thursday. Husbands! Wives! Want new Pep and Vim? Thou»«nci> of couplet are weak, wom-out, «*• hausted solely because body lacks iron, For new vim, vitality, try Ostrex Tonio Tablet*. Supplia* iron you, too, may neecLfor pep; supplemen­ tary doses Vitamin Bi. Introductory or ’'get- acquainted” size only At all druggut*. 'thrifty'MeatCctfeSfc. SPECIAL SELECTED ‘ LEAN MINCED BEEF......... 3 lbs. $1.00 | BONELESS j STEWING BEEF................. 3 lbs. $1.00 | ^■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lllfi ! g I Economy Meat■ = No. 1 SWIFT’S PREMIUM | Rindless Side Bacon | 1LB. 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Mrs. Howard Campbell gave a chapter from the Study book and Mrs. Blair told a story. The offering was received and the roll call answered. The officers er by the Rector and a delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Rousselle spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Brydges. Mr. Rousselle left Sunday for Toronto where he has secured a position with the C.N.R. Mrs. Rousselle and baby Paul are re­ maining for a visit. iga ripe >n Ragged PEACHES ................. IGA BEANS with PORK . BREAKFAST CLUB STRAWBERRY JAM TILLY’S PEANUT BUTTER . IGA INSTANT COFFEE . PEP DOG FOOD ....■ ■ ■ r REMINGTON’S ■ g g g S i WE DELIVER I s _... gSiiMiiiSiiiBiiMiiiniMiiMiiiniMiiniiHiiniiiaiiHiiniiMiiiniHiiHiiHiiHiiHiiiniMiiiniis Attention Farmers For Your Colony Houses I „ «* We have a complete line of materials for building or repairing colony houses, and can supply sash for your requirements either out of our stock or made to your own measurements. 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