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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-03-09, Page 3WHITECHURCH Farm Forum Meets Whitechurch Farm Forum metWhitechurch Farm Forum met on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft with 18 pre­ sent. After the broadcast, two groups discussed the topic, “How Far Should Young People Planning to Farm, Go to School?” and decided they should go as long as possible, This would be longer than the older people went, on account • of school transportation. Members also decided that young people need special agricultural train­ ing in farm management, mechanics, financing, book-keeping, crop rotation and soil conservation, and thought if they didn’t get this education in High Schools, few would get it. Mrs. Ernest Beecroft and Robert Purdon held high points in euchre, and Mrs. John McGee and Cecil Fal­ coner held low points. Lunch was served and all enjoyed the social time together. The next meeting will be I DON’T BE STUCK 1 CALL | CHUCK’S TAXI ■ FOR 24-HOUR SERVICE | Phone 185 i - f i held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer. . Personals Mr. and Mrs. E, H> Groskorth, Paul and Karen, spent the week-end at Toronto, with her mother, Mrs. Fred Bagg, of Willowdale. Garry Chapman has been under the doctor’s care for the past three weeks, and last week Marilyn Morrison and the Fisher children were very sick with the ’flu. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rome and Marilyn, of Teeswater, visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walker. Mrs. Harold Currie, of Langside, spent last week at the home of her brothers, Fred and Harry Deacon. Mr. Thos. Morrison left on Monday to spend two weeks in Westminster Hospital, London, for further treat­ ment on his hands. Mrs. Chas. Tiffin spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark John­ ston, of E. Wawanosh, while Mrs. Johnston was & patient in Wingham Hospital. Mr. John MacKay, of Wawota, Sask., is visiting with relatives in this district. Mr. MacKay is the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mac­ Kay, and it is about twenty years since he was here before. Mrs. Gordon Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McPherson, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott and. children visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Elliott, of London, and little Linda Mitchell accompanied them home to visit with her grandparents. The young people of the Presbyter­ ian Church held their meeting on Sunday evening in the church, with BELGRAVE Knox W.M.S. and W.A. The regular meetings of the men’s Missionary Society and Woman** Association of Knox United Church, was held on Wednesday af­ ternoon, March 2, in the church base­ ment. The president, Mrs. Edgar Wight­ man, was in charge and opened the meeting with a hymn, followed by the Lord’s prayer. Treasurer’s report was given by Mrs. Jesse Wheeler. Visits to the sick and shut-ins were reported. The special gift fund collection was received. Word had been received from Mrs. W, Grierson that men’s clothing and women’s slacks and blouses were urgently needed in Kor­ ea. Mrs. Herb Wheeler was to order the summer programmes. The W.M.S. are going to entertain the Evening Auxiliary on the evening of March 29 at their/* Easter Thankoffering meet­ ing. The 6th line group is in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Cecil Chamney was in charge of the worship period and opened it with a hymp,. followed by the Scrip­ ture reading and meditation, Mrs. Richard Chamney led in prayer. The theme of the worship service was “Let’s Adjust Our Attitudes” led by Mrs. Cecil Chamney and assisted by Mrs. Richard Chamney, Mrs. Jesse Wheeler and Mrs. Fred Cook. The Wo- the THANKS! Response to Our Store=Wide Old=Fashioned Clearance Sale Was THE GREATEST EVER! Greater in Fact Than We Expected So We Have Been Busy With Our Suppliers to Get More of the BEST BARGAINS Again This Week I THESE and MANY MORE! 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Norma For­ ster played a piano solo, and Albert McQuillin gave two readings. Rev. N. Caswell had charge of the topic, and spoke on the origin of the Bible. Mrs. Hugh Simpson conducted a Bible quiz, and the meeting was closed with pray­ er. A carload of young people attend­ ed the skating party at the Lucknow I arena on Friday evening, while | others attended the crokinole party in the S. S. room of the church. Personals Mrs. Harry Tichbourne, of Goder­ ich, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. David Kennedy and Pete. Mrs. Cecil Falconer left on Wed­ nesday to spend a week at the home of her brother, Mr. Hector Purdon, of Sarnia-. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Rintoul visited on Wednesday last with her mother, Mrs. George Caldwell, who is a pat- ! ient in Clinton Hospital, and on Sun­ day, they and their family visited at the home Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Camer­ on of Ashfield. Mr. and Mrs. John Mason spent a few days last week at the home of their son, Mr. Lloyd Mason, of Lucan, and on Friday, purchased a house on Brittania Ave., London, and will move there next month. Mr. and Mrs. Har­ old Mason and Keith, of Kincardine, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mason. Miss Eleanore Wightman, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wight­ man, of E. Wawanosh. Mrs, Jack Siebert of Ottawa, was coming from Ottawa to London last Monday, by plane, when they were grounded at Toronto for fog. She has ' been visiting this week with her par- I ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson | and Sidney. I Quite a number from here attended the trousseau tea at the home of Mrs. Harold Sparling, Wingham, last Wed-' nesday in honor of the Barger-Spar- I ling nuptials on Saturday. Many at­ tended the wedding in the United Church on Saturday. * Her many friends from this district extend best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. Mr. Russel Purdon was laid up last week with a bad attack of ’flu. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mosg and fam­ ily, of Bright, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mc- Clenaghan. . Misses Florence and Margaret Moir, of Toronto, spent the week-end with their sister, Mrs. Jas. Richardson and Mr. Richardson^ Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson spon­ sored' the euchre party in the S.S. No. 7 school on the Sth concession last Friday night and nine tables played. Mrs. Albert Bieman and Hilliard Jef­ ferson held high points and Gordon Naylor and Albert Bieman held low points. This Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Mark Armstrong will be in charge of the euchre. All enjoyed the pot-luck lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hunkins, of Lon- desboro, visited on Sunday with Mrs. George McClenaghan and Miss Mild­ red.'' ' Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fisher spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher. Mrs. W. Dow has been very ill dur­ ing the week-end, suffering from ’flu. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Falconer and John, of Glamis, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. James Falconer. Six tables played euchre in Lang­ side hall on Friday night with Mirs. Ernest Casemore and Wm. Scott hold­ ing high points. Shirley Moore and Eugene Conley held low points. Tif­ fin Bros, provided for the dancing that followed. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stewart and daughter Joan, of Benmiller, and Mr, and Mrs. Lome McAllister and Shir­ ley, of Culross, visited on Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ro­ bert Stewart. Hilltop Farm Forum in Kinloss met on Monday evening at the homo of Mf. and Mrs. Port Moffatt. Miss Betty Newman has taken a po­ sition at'the R.C.A.F, station at Clin­ ton. Her youngest brother, Richard, a'pupil in Whigham District High School, has be&n very ill iil Wihghdm Hospital for over a woek, suffering from ah abscessed appendix. He Is now improving. Birth meeting closed with a hymn and the benediction. The first vice-president, Mrs, Ken­ neth Wheeler was in charge of the Woman’s Association meeting and opened it with meditation. Mrs. Edgar Wightman gave the Scripture reading followed by a hymn. Mrs. K. Wheeler gave a reading followed by prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were given by Mrs/ Williard Armstrong. Mrs. J. M. Coultes, treasurer, gave the financial report which showed a balance of $961.22. The meeting closed with a hymn. Progressive Euchre The regular progressive euchre party was held in the Community Centre on Wednesday evening, March 2nd., There were 11 tables in play and high prizes were won by Mrs. C. Pur­ don and Gordon Higgins. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. J. E. McCallum and Albert Vincent. Novelty prize winner was Martin Grasby. W. I. March Meeting The March meeting^of the Belgrave Women’s Institute wili be held in the Community Centre, on Tuesday, March 15. The theme is Education and the roll call Is to be, answered with “One quality a school teacher should possess.” Music by Mrs. Mel Bradburn. Panel discussions on a phase of modern educationtai led by Miss Agnes Mason, Mrs. Jim Coultes, Mrs. Stewart Procter and Mrs. Garner Nic­ holson will be held. This will be the annual meeting with the election of officers. Lunch will be served by Mrs, Procter, Mrs. Walter Scott and Gordon Higgins. Trinity Women’s Guild The regular meeting of the men’s Guild of Trinity Anglican Church, was helcf on .Thursday after­ noon, March 3rd., at the home of Mrs. Clare VanCamp. The president, Mrs.. Clare VanCamp, was in charge and opened it with a hymn and prayer. Scripture was read by Mrs. Wm. Brydges. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. Rich­ ard Procter. Final plans for the St. Patrick tea to be held March 16, were made and it is to be held in the Co-Op. rooms, it was decided to add burgers to the regular menu. The roll call was answered “One of My Favorite Hymns.” The topic on “The Work of the Anglican Church Among the Eskimos” was given by Miss Stella Nethery. A contest was conducted by Mrs. Alex Nethery. The meeting closed with lunch ser­ ved by the hostess. J. s. Mrs. Wo- Club ham- with PI-ftNT A HEflGE proper planting time. EiCfeaS Perennial Baby Breath II MB fa E Plants for EARLY orders. """""....... '‘Best Quality Only” and Fastest Growing—9-incIi size, TOO for $2.89; 12-inch size, 100 for $4.50; 15-inch size. 100 for $5.50; 18-inch size, 100 for $6.95; 2-ft. size, 25 for $3.98 or $15.00 per 100; 3-ft. size, 25 for $6.98 or $25.00 per 100. PRIVET— x^murense” variety, medium growth—the only hardy kind; 18-in., 25 for $3.98 or $15.00 per 100. ROSA MULTIFLORA— «Nalure>, Hedge of "Hardy Roses”—18-in., bushy, transplanted, 25 for $3.49 or $11.95 per 100. RED BARBERRY—~Marnnn. ff,d sU season—9-in., 100 for $12.95! 1 2-i»., 25 for $5.98 or $22.00 per 100. 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