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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-05-11, Page 8Page Eight The Wingham Advance- Times, Wednesday, May 11, 1955 News of Wroxeter Mrs. D. Statia Discusses New Canadians at W. I. Trips - Weddings - Funerals CHUCK’S TAXI Insured while you ride. Phone 185 Wingham COURTEOUS DRIVERS 24 hours service Charlie Lee, Owner “New Products by New Canadians,” was the subject of an interesting topic given by Mrs. Doug Statia, when Wroxeter Women’s Institute held its May meeting in the Masonic club rooms on Wednesday afternoon. The speaker told of Leo Velleman and his wife, of Orangeville, puppet manufac­ turers, who are also available for puppet shows. They came from Hol­ land. An interesting story was told of Halda Rumg, Russian technfeian, who has come to St. Michael’s Hospital to complete her studies in cancer re­ search. The Magnani Brothers, Montreal, brought all their equipment from Walpole SASH FRAMES CUPBOARDS PITTSBURG PAINTS GLASS STAIRS SCREENS HARDWARE Custom Woodwork - Carpentry - Building Telephone 260-w Wingham . —............. ...............—- —.......———-—«—— —— In your last loving tribute, you will want a service of quiet dignity to remain fovever with you as a cher­ ished memory. This quality is our primary concern. J. Walker Jfuneral ^ome Patrick St.Wingham Phones 106, 189 1 ■1 1 MEATS ■ B SWIFTS PREMIUM - Mi LB. AVERAGE TENDERGROWN CHICKENS (No head, no feet, no inside waste.) CHICKEN LEGS and BREASTS .............. CHICKEN STEW CUTS............................... FIRST LINE RIBS STANDING RIB ROAST....... LB. 49c 1 n ■ ■ LEAN MINCED BEEF PEAMEALED BACON .... End cuts LB. 73c LB. 39c LB. 49c LB. 29c LB. 51c Sliced 59c ■ a ★ ★ ★ * 5 STAR SPECIALS ICA “SALADS ARE THE THING FOR SPRING" 16 OZ. SALAD DRESSING.............................35c JOHNSON’S PINTS HARD GLOSS.............. 54c QUAKER MUFFETS .....................................3 for 29c GOLD SEAL H LB. TIN SOCKEYE SALMON ............................37c HEINZ FRESH ■ 16 OZ. CUCUMBER PICKLES ...................25c Visit our Fruit and Vegetable Department for variety and economy. ■ their home land Italy in order to set up a restaurant in this country, They built a small factory and manufacture their own frozen foods. They serve Italian foods. Mrs. Charles Cathers gave the motto, “Cultivation does as much for my soul as it does for the soil.” She said, “The soil is God’s greatest gift to man. All life comes from it. From the beginning of life until the end, man is dependant on it. The soil has been built up by a wondrous process of birth, growth, death and decay.” A few simple modes for cultivation of the soul were less worry; learn to take it easy; don’t put things off; be honest with yourself; have one or more hob­ bies. ^[rs. T. Burke and Mrs. Cathers were named delegates to the district annual to be held in Moncrieff on' June 2nd. president, Mrs. Herb Patterson and Mrs. John Lane will attend also. Mrs. W. T. McLean was named alternate for Mrs. J. Lane. Mrs. Burke report­ ed for the executive meeting held re­ cently at Molesworth. A gift from Mrs. F. Sanderson, Toronto, a former member, was grac­ iously acknowledged. Mrs. Cathers re­ ported on a quilt being made for a contest. Mrs. McLean reported on a quilt being made by a group of mem­ bers. Mrs. Allen Munro gave the courtesy remarks. Tea was served with Mrs. H. Pat­ terson, Mrs. F. Earls and Mrs. V. Brothers as hostesses. Mother’s Day Service Special Mother’s Day service was held in the United Church on Sunday morning with the members of the Sunday School attending in a body. Rev. E. W. Todd was iji. charge and spoke on the theme “Home and Mother.” The choir sang "My Mother’s Songs,” with rMs. Charles McCutcheon taking the solo. A school choir of girls sang a spiritual, “I Heard a Forest Praying,” Mrs. Lyle Brothers, of Toronto, was organist. Mrs. Frank Earls told a story for the juniors. Mrs. Gilbert Howse told the senior group story. Flowers were placed in the church in memory of the late Reginald Newton by Mrs. Newton and family, also for the late Mrs. J. N. Allen by Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Allen, of Brussels. A large congregation attended. Personals Mrs. Jim Coombs, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Howes. Those from a distance attending funeral services for Reginald Newton, were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eddy, Alpena, Michigan; Mrs. Leon Moss and Mr. and Mrs. Don Moss, Pine River, Michi­ gan; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hattit and son, Robert, Sarnia; Mr. Wilber El- fort, Elmira, New York. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Allen, Brussels, spent Sunday with Mr. J. N. Allen. Mr. George Allen, Montreal, was a visitor last week with Mr. J. N. Allen also Al and Mrs. Munro. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Brothers and daughters, Toronto, spent the week­ end with Mrs. Victoria Brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bender, Mount Forest, spent a. day last.week with Mr. and Mrs. George Harris and Mr. Frank Green. Mr. and Mrs. George Bradley, Long Branch, also Jim Wylie, Parkdale, spent the week-end with J. H. Mrs. Wylie. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hunter Susan Jane, Strathroy, spent week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Hunter. Mrs. Frank Forster, Toronto, Mrs. I. J. Gamble, Fordwich, By virtue of office, the and and the Roy and were week-end guests with Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton and JohmMacNaughton. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brandon, Toronto, called on friends here on' Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Townsend and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Porter, Wingham, spent the week-end with Mrs. Earl Porter, Detroit. Mr. John Hupfer is spending two weeks with his daughter, Mrs. Blair Sharp and Mr. Sharp, in Detroit. Miss Hazel Sparling, Wroxeter South, along with Mrs. Alonzo Spar­ ling and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred El­ liott, of Listowel, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eaton, Seaforth. a ■ ■ ■ ■ BELMORE Hold Special Services Special Services were observed in all the churches on Mother’s Day. At McIntosh church the junior choir was in charge of the music. Baptism was administered by Rev. H. West to James Richard, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harkness and to Brent Ernest, baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wylie. At the Presbyterian church the junior choir was also in charge of the music, and sang “I Think When I Read the Sweet’ Story of Old,” as a special number. The following babies received the ordinance of baptism from the minister, Rev. M. McNabb: Ruth Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don McAdam; Rodger Samuel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Burchill; Doug­ las Robert Elmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jef fray; Brenda Gail, doughter of Mr. and Mrs,. Douglas McPherson; Thomas Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Appleby; Helen Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mun­ dell and Karen Jean, daughter1 of Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Dickson. The theme of Mr. McNabb's sermon was “God speaks through Christian homes.” Personals Mr. and Mrs. N. Hunkin had as their guests on Mother’s Day, all the members of the Hamilton families. Relatives were present at this family re-union from Cromarty, Staffa, Sea­ forth, Wingham and Formosa, Mrs. Amy RJutherford, of Goderich, Called on relatives here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Johann, David and Heather, of Teeswater, were supper guests of Mrs. F. Johann and Wilfred, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Vogan returned to their farm home on Saturday, after spending the wintei- in Wingham. Miss Nellie Doig is spending some’ time with friends in Toronto. •The Presbyterian Y.P.S. entertained Bluevale and Langside Societies at their meeting in the church here, Monday evening. When Glasses Are Not Needed . . . Hamiltons will tell you so. If glasses are needed you are sure of top quality and expert service. W. R. HAMILTON, R.O. “A Complete ^Visual Examination” ARMITAGE’S Mercury NYLONS Extra Stretch Tops Long Lengths 98c News of Belgrave Babies Baptized at Services In Knox and Brick Churches We are showing— New Spring Woollens for Tailored-to-Measure Suits by Fashion Craft - W. R. Johnstone - Bond - Royal York Knox United on Wednes- was in the Mrs. Edgar Special Mother’s Day services and baptismal services were held in Knox United Church here on Sunday, May 8. Rev. Charles D. Cox was in charge. A mother's choir sang two anthems; Babies baptized Were: Nancy Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ander­ son; Kevin Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pl etch and Barbara Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cook. Baptismal services were also held at Brick .church with Rev. Charles D. Cox in charge. Babies baptized were: Robert Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray White; Gary John and Brian Thomas, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Jamieson. The regular meeting of the Wo­ man’s Missionary Society and the Woman’s Association of Church here, was held day, May 4. The W.M.S. meeting charge of the president, Wightman, who gave a report of the Presbyterial meeting, recently held in Wingham. Members were reminded about the bale to be packed in June. Mrs. Jesse Wheeler and Mrs. George Michie reported on the Lon­ don Conference Branch meeting, held in Stratford recently, which they at­ tended. Prayer closed the meeting. At the W.A. meeting, Mrs. George Michie was in charge and opened it with Meditation, followed by prayer. It was decided to hold a garden party in June. Mrs. Michie had a number of samples of earpet, and- it was decided which one would be purchased for the choir loft. New ' chairs for, the choir and 'a sink for the kitchen were discussed, but nothing definite ^was decided on. _ The meeting closed with a hymn. Trinity Ladies’ Guild The Ladies’ Guild of Triniy Angli­ can Church here held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Robert Procter. The vice president Mrs. Laurence Vannan, was in charge, in the absence of the president, Mrs. Clare VanCamp. Following a hymn and prayer, Mrs. Wm. Brydges read the Scripture read­ ing. Plans were completed to hold the June meeting at the home of Mrs. Mel Bradburn, when the Guild will entertain the Blyth and Auburn Guilds. The quilt .committee reported that they had finished one quilt and later in the season plan on doing more. Roll call was answered with “A Book I Have Read and Enjoyed.” Mrs. Jack VanCamp gave a very interesting paper on the Society of St. John the Evangelist, about the Cowley Fathers', the only Anglican monastery in Canada, at Bracebridge, and also told the history of Christ Church at Port Sydney. Mrs. Van Camp also showed pictures concern­ ing the topic. Lunch was served ‘by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Cora McGill and Mrs. Jack VanCamp. Personals Misses Eleanor and Lorraine Cox visited on Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Charles D. Cox. Miss Margaret Higgins, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morgan and Judy, of Ailsa Craig, visited with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kelly. Charlie Procter, of Oakville, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter. Keith Anderson, of St. Thomas, and Jim Anderson, of the O.A.C., Guelph, visited over fife week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson. We are sorry to report that Mr. Earl Anderson is a patient in ’the Wingham General Hospital, having undergone an operation there, last week. Miss Donna Anderson, London, and Mr. Lloyd Anderson, of Toronto, visit­ ed their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. George Jones and family, of London, spent the week­ end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. McCallum. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Pickell and family, of St. Thomas, spent the week­ end with the latter’s parents’, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. John Spivey Brian, of Ingersoll, visited with tives over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Rod McLeod family, of Toronto, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Higgins. Mrs. Dave Armstrong, of Dundas, spent last week at her home here. Mr.’and Mrs. Dave Armstrong, Mrs. Robert Grasby and Mary spent Thurs­ day in Listowel. Mr. James Brydges, of Ridgetown, visited on Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Thomas Brydges and his daugh­ ter, Miss Joan Brydges. ALL WAYS AT YOUR SERVICE B ■ ■ ■ (Il *•» and rela- and TRAVELING? SEE US... Let our trained mechanics check into every little detail before you leave . . . spare yourself big headaches and major expense qii the road. Phone 139 Wingham 4 2,000,000,000 Years Covered in 20 Pages Two billion years of time is covered in 20 pages in the most recent publica­ tion of the Ontario Department of Mines. The booklet, “Ontario’s Mineral Heritage” is designed to set forth the story of mining in this province in a readable manner for the layman. It is anticipated that it will serve to ans­ wer a number of the questions con­ cerning the industry which are put to the Department every day. The attractively illustrated booklet deals in a very general way with geological epochs which brought about the deposit of great stores of mineral Wealth in Northern Ontario, and it then goes into a brief history of some of the outstanding mining develop­ ments in the province. The story is supplemented by a number of tables and graphs showing production figures through the years and prospecting activity. The booklet, written by the depart­ ment’s publicity director, is being made available without charge to students in Ontario schools and the general public. YOU CAN WALK BETTER SEE MIRACLE FOOT-AID Skilled Technician Ground Floor Queen’s Hotel Wingham, Ont., Phone 11 THURSDAY, MAY 12 For your health’s sake, if yoii suffer from bad feet, you. shbiild consult Miracle .Foot-Aid. Scores have found bodily ills clear up when they sought the amazing results of Miracle and found cor­ rection for foot ailments through this scientific method. 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