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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-03-02, Page 12Page 80 The Wingliam Advance-Times, Wednesday, March 2nd, 1005 * WESTFIELD Mr, Wm. McDowell and Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell were Glencoe and Ridgetown visitors on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan at­ tended the 45th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Vincent at Blyth, on Saturday night. Mrs. Harvey McDowell, and Judith, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent at London, last week. Ronald Snell, son of Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Snell, is a patient in Clinton Efospital, having undergone an oper­ ation for the removal of appendix last Tuesday. Mar. 3-4-5Thurs., Fri., Sat., ii A rousing technicolour, musical, western with a dozen or more tune­ ful songs and ballads sung by Doris Day and Howard Keel. Doris Day plays the part of the hard-riding, fast-shooting Calamity Jane with Howard Keel as an amiable Wild Bill Hickok, Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m. ii 1 a £ £ g £ a In Cinemascope and Colour this picture is based on the successful musical fantasy play of the same name. Gene Kelly and Van Johnson are modern-day, happy-go-lucky, Americans who come across a village in the Scottish Highlands that comes to life one day in every hundred years. There they meet Cyd Charisse. Miss Mary Tunney is visiting Mrs. J, Betts, and other friends at Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowell spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hicks, of Lond^. Mr. Gordon McDowell, returned home on Sunday after being a patient in Wingham Hospital, for some time. Miss Mildred Thornton, of Clinton, is visiting Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Mc­ Dowell. Visitors with Mrs. Fred J. Cook on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Brook and sons, of Crewe, Miss Violet Cook, of Goderich, and Mr. A. E. Cook, of Blyth. Quite a number attended the open ■ Mar. 7-8-9 * H £ st house at Goderich District Collegiate Institute on Friday night. Shirjey Snell, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Alvin Snell, was taken to Clin­ ton Hospital on Monday night and underwent surgery for the removal of appendix. ST. HELENS World Day of Prayer Twenty-one ladies joined with women in 13 countries the world over on Friday afternoon in the World Day of Prayer at the home of Mrs. R. Woods. Mrs, W. I. Miller was the chairman for the worship service, the theme of which was “Abide In Me,” Assisting as leaders were Mrs, John Cameron, Mrs. Jas. Curran, Mrs, Lome Woods and Mrs. W. A, Miller, Mrs. D. C. McDonald, Mrs, L. Durnin, Mrs T. J Todd and Mrs. R, Erring- ton, were readers. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Alex Murdie, Mrs. E. W, Rice, Mrs. Frank McQuillin and Mrs. Charles McDon­ ald. Miss W. D. Rutherford gave a short address telling something of what had been done with the of­ fering of last year’s Day of Prayer, much of which goes for literature. She stated that 75 million pages had been printed including 20 different languages. Mrs. L. Woods and Mrs. Rice favoured with a duet, "He Knows It All.” An interesting feature of the meet­ ing was the presentation to Mrs. W. I. Miller who has served so willingly- and efficiently as president of a life membership certificate and pin. Mrs. L. Woods addressed Mrs. Miller and presented the certificate, while Mrs. McQuillin presented the mem­ bership pin. During a social hour when lunch was served by Mrs. Rice and Mrs. T. J., Todd, "Happy Birthday” was sung to Mrs. Cadman and Mrs. T. J. Todd who were celebrating birthdays. Missionary Guest Speaker Miss Mary Nichol who has spent five and a half years as a Missionary nurse in India was the guest speaker in the United Church on Sunday. Mr. Sparling was assisted in the wor­ ship service by Bob Lyons, mission­ ary convener of the Y.P.U. At the morning service, choosing as her text, "You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and to the end of the earth.” Miss Nichol told of many in­ teresting phases of her work. The choir sang an anthem. Mr. Garnet Farrier favoured with two numbers on the saxophone accompanied by Mrs. Farrier. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rice sang a duet. At the Sunday School session Miss Nichol told stories her work. In the "evening the Sunday School ropm was filled to capacity for the meeting of the Y, P. U. Bob Lyons was assisted in the worship service by Anne Todd and Joyce McDonald, An impressive part of the service was the installation of the new officers conducted by Mr. Sparling assisted by Miss Nichol. The following were* installed: Past president, Don Cameron; president, Anne Todd; vice-president, Ivan Mc­ Quillin; secretary, Murray Taylor; treasurer, Isabel Miller; conveners, faith and evangelism, Marvin Mc­ Donald; stewardship and training, Doris Miller; citizenship and commun­ ity activities, Donna Woods; mission­ ary and world outlook, Bob Lyons; re­ creation and culture, Isabelle Mac­ pherson. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Farrier again delighted their listeners with musical numbers. Miss Nichol who is attending Wes­ tern University and who returns to her work in India in July gave a most interesting and informative illustrated talk on India. Hei* pictures were very fine and clear and gave an impressive insight into the conditions in the country and the people with whom she works. At the conclusion costumes worn in India were modelled. This proved most entertaining. A pleasant social hour with lunch concluded a day that will not soon be forgotten by the old­ er folk as well as the young people. Personals Miss Charlotte Johnston is a pat­ ient in the Wingham General' Hospi­ tal. Miss Johnston fell in her room injuring, her hip. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Miller were in Stratford* on Saturday for the capping ceremony at the General Hospital, when their daughter Margaret, re­ ceived her cap. Congratulations to Margaret who spent the week-end at her home here. Mrs. E. Gaunt and Karen and Mrs. Gordon MacTavish, spent a few days in London, last week. Mrs, Durpin Phillips will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Women’s Institute, Thursday, at the home of Mrs. L. Woods. Roll, call, “An* Irish Joke,” Sympathy is extended to the family of Mr, Michael Murphy, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs, Thomas Cribbin, of Sarnia, on Thursday. Formex* neighbors from here acted as pallbearers, Hilliard Jefferson, James Leddy, Michael Cummings, John Boyle, Arnold Craig and Charles Robinson motored to Sarnia Saturday morning for the fun­ eral, , Mr. Hugh Jefferson of Port Arthur, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jefferson and family. Word was received here of the sud­ den passing of Mrs. Qharles Dunkie, of Toronto. Mr. Dunkie is a nephew of Mrs. Christina Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jefferson and Elaine, Mr. Hugh Jefferson, Miss Margaret Jefferson and Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson attended the funeral at Guelph Mr. and Mrs. William Hardy and family were Sunday visitors at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Nevins. Miss Elaine Jefferson and Mr. Hugh Jefferson were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rdbert Stobo and family of Teeswater. A number from Donnybrook attend­ ed the at-home in honour of the dia­ mond wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E, Phillips of Auburn, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Macharn and .son, Randy, of Auburn, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chamney and Larry. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snowden and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Angus Mc­ Donald and family were Sunday vis­ itors with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cham­ ney and daughters. UC Ministers Set Meeting United Church ministers of Bruce Presbytery will convent at Five -Oaks centre next month to reconsider their ordination vows, it was decided at the spring meeting of the presbytery in Southampton. The Rev. F. G. Purchase, of*Bervie, marking 47 years in the ministry, was in charge of devotions. Dr. )V, Harold Young, secretary of the Board of Colleges, spoke on educational work of the church, and said there is- a need for fresh recruits annually to meet its growing needs. In April, pulpits • throughout the presbytery will be occupied by candi­ dates for the ministry, currently in training at Emmanuel College, Tor­ onto. United Church Mission Band The United Church Mission Band met on February 22nd with 40 mem­ bers and 1 visitor present. The meet­ ing opened by singing, followed by prayer by Patsy Robinson. Helen Ann Armstrong gave the treasurer’s report and the offering was taken up by Donald Rintoul and Paul Hutton. Karen Beattie gave the offertory prayer. The peace secretary Hilda Tiffin and temperance secretary, Julie Cruickshank, each gave a reading. Mrs. Goy gave the Scripture read­ ing. Birthday greetings were sung to Sally Crawford. Jane Salter favoured with a piano solo entitled “The Singing Mouse.” Brenda MacLennan and Jane Ann Colvin read a poem. Mrs. Hamilton read a chapter from the Study Book. Meeting closed by singing Jesus Bids Us Shine”. WHITECHURCH Mr, Roy McGee, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with his brother, Mr. Gordon McGee, Mr. Alex Leaver and Mr. D. A. Hac­ kett made a trip to Toronto on Mon­ day, Mrs, Leaver has been laid up with an attack of lumbago, and Mrs. Hackett of Ashfield, spent the week­ end there, ' . Mr. Robert Laidlaw and Arthur, also Paul Groskorth, Russell Gaunt, Marjorie Coultes and many others in this vicinity have been laid up with flu’during the past week. Mr, and Mrs. Mitchell Elliott and family, and Miss Marjorie Elliott, of London, wisited on Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott. On account of the illness of Rev. C. D. Cox, Rev. John Pollock, of Wing­ ham, had charge of the service in Brick United Church on Sunday. Miss Lois Mason, of Guelph, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mason, and son, of Lucan, visited on Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mason. Mr, Geo, Fisher and family motored to London on Saturday and Mrs. Fisher and baby, Doris, whoA had / spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold-'Lougheed, returned home with them. 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