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WROXETER
Friends of Mrs. Ed. Jacklin regret
to know she suffered a relapse on
Wednesday last and is. confined to bed,
and will wish her a speedy recovery.
Mr, and Mrs. David Miller (nee
Mable Patterson) of Simcoe, spent a
few days with the latter's aunt, Mrs.
W. T. Maclean and Mr. Maclean.
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearring- spent
the week-end with Toronto friends.
Friends of ,Ielr. Harry Waller wilt
learn with regret that he has been a
patient in St. Michael's Hospital for
the past 3 weeks, and is now out of
hospital and improving. Wroxeter
friends will wish for him a speedy re-
covery.
Miss Jean MacDonald of Toronto,
spent the week-end with her mother,
Mrs. Vern MacDonald.
Mr. Jack MacLean spent the week-
end with Toronto friend.
Rev. G. K. Nobes is spending a few
days in London.
Holy Communion followed evening
service at St. James Anglican church,
on Sunday, February 11th. Rev. G.
K. Nobes in charge.
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WINGHAM: ADVANCE-'TIMES Thursday, February 1$, 1945
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pital on Tuesday, February 6th, to Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Louttit (nee Evlalia
Rever) Wroxeter, a daughter.
Howick Lions met for their monthly
supper meeting at Fordwich on Thurs-
day last. At that meeting which was
well attended, plans were made to
entertain the Howick Lions Midget
Hockey team at their supper meeting
on March '8th, when ,it is expetced Mr.
"Tory" Gregg, of Wingham, will be
guest speaker.
St. _James Guild
Members of St. James Guild held
their February meeting on Tuesday of
last week. The president, Mrs. Geo.
Edwards, presided, and opened the
meeting with the hymn "Unto the
Hills Around" followed with the re-
peating of the Lord's Prayer.
Mrs. Scherk brought before the
meeting plans for the World Day of
Prayer and urged that the members
prayerfully seedy 1 Peter in prepar-
ation for the service as had been re-
quested by the group of four British
women who arranged this programme.
Several members were ,named to take
part in the service. The president led
in a discussion on programme planning
for the years work. The meeting
closed with the victory prayer and
Guild motto.
Women's Missionary Society
The February meeting of the W. M.
,S. United Church, was held in the
church schoolroom on Thursday, Feb-
ruary 8th.
The president. Mrs, Allen Munroe,
presided, and opened the meeting with
Invocation "I will bless the Lord at
all *times." The opening hymn
"Happy the home when God is there".
Mrs, MacNaughton led in prayer fol-
lowed by the Lord's Prayer. The
president led in responsive reading
ftom the Psalm—I will lift up mine
eyes unto the hills from whence com-
eth my help. "Lead kindly light" was
the second hymn chosen. Mrs. G.
Howes introduced the study book —
West of the date line, in a most in-
teresting way. The stories in the
study book deal with the Islands so
often mentioned in new dispatches to-
day. The speaker said we mostly
think of the larger countries in rela-
trion to missionary work, but a great
work has been carried on in some of
the Islands while others have never
heard of Christ, The hymn "0 God of
Love, 0 King of peace" and the Miz-
Pah benediction brought the meeting
to a dose. Afternoon tea was served
by Mrs. Munroe, Mrs. 'Sawtell. and
Mrs, Howes and a social :Dour enjoyed.
World Pay of Prayer February 10th
This year the prayer service for all
women of the community will be held
at 8 p.m., February 16th in St. James
AngliCan Church, The leaders from
the three churches will be Mrs. F. H,
Scherk, Mrs. F, Sanderson, Mrs. G.
Gibson, Mrs, A. Munroe,. Mrs. 0, Ed-
wards, Mrs. Gowdy of Salem will be
guest speaker, Mrs. C, McCuteheon
and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton will
king, Miss K. Hazelwood will preside
at the wan.
United Church Annual
The o annual meeting of Wroxeter
United Church was held in the church
schoolroom. Owing to unfavouraple
weather conditions the attendance was
not large. Rev. J. L, Foster presided,
In presenting the pastor's report, , the
chairman said his first word was one
of thankfulness for all the blessings
of 1944, Never has an age demanded
so much, of its church members es-
pecially its younger members in
qu'ality and range of service and never
was such service so nobly rendered.
One feels like asking what more should
we when we consider the price
which has been paid for our freedom.
And in closing may God lead us to the
measure of consecration that each days
work requires and to perform our full
duty to Him, The pastor conducted
a short devotional period.
The various reports for 1944 were
very gratifying, The Coal receipts for
the year were $3188.05 including the
following amounts from the various
organizations: M. and M, Fund $236,-
30; Sunday School $208.72; Women's
Missionary Society $137.16; Women's
Association $218.21; Session $18,39;
special collections $49.35.
The election of officers then follow-
ed, Mr. A. Moffatt's name was added
to the Session and Mr, Harvey Timm
was appointed a manager, all others
were re-elected.
Following are the officers for 1945:
Session—Chairman, Rev, J. L. Fos-
ter; secretary, George Allen; J. W.
Douglas, A. Munroe, G. W. Gibson, T.
A. Shearer. R. J, Rann, G. A. Wear-
ring, V. Denny, A, Moffatt, Commit-
tee of Stewards—Honorary chairman,
R. J, Rann; chairman, H, Townsend;
secretary, Philip Durst; Three years—
Prilip Durst, W. A. Sawtell, Wm.
Hart, Allister Green; Two years— DI
S, MacNaughton, Leslie Douglas,
Thomas, Shearer, H. Townsend; One
year—A. Murnoe, J. H. Wylie, Harvey
McMichael, H. Timm. Secretary-
treas., Mrs. A. J. Sanderson. Trustees
—A. Munroe, R. J. Rann, W. A. Saw-
tell, 5, H. Wylie. Ushers — Philip
Durst, Harvey Timm, A. Moffatt, A.
Green, J. Sanderson, J. W. Douglas,
S. Musgrove. Choir leader — G. A.
Wearring; organist, Miss M. Gibson.
Auditors — Leslie Douglas, Miss NI,
Gibson.
Following the business meeting re-
freshments were served and a social
hour enjoyed.
PIN; goals from. tare local team were
Nellan-lphell 4; Everett Ashton 8;
Pon McCallum 1; Calvin 149ffat 1.
The lions and Listowel club met at
Fordwielt rink on Friday, the Lions
again meeting defeat with a score of 13-3, Everett Ashton, Dan McCallum
and Don Wilson won the a goals for
the local team. Good :crowds wereoon
hand at each game to encourage the
boys and. the juniors really put up a
good game, The first game of the
pley-oefs will take place Tuesday of
this week,
Worneres Institute
Mrs. j, Ii, Wylie opened her home
on Tuesday last for the February
Meeting of the W. I, The president,
Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, was in
charge and the meeting opened by the
singing of the Ode, followed by re-
peating the Lord's Prayer. The secre-
tary, Mrs. W. A. Sawtell, read the
rninuteS of the January meeting and
also several letters from overseas and
Canada thanking the W. I. for gifts
received at the Christmas season.
The members donated $25,00 to
Save the Children Fund; $25.00 to
prisoners-of-war boxes; $5.00 to seeds
for Britain. A very interesting pro-
gramme followed, when brief com-
ments were given on selected subjects
as follows: My favorite hymn, "Peace
perfect peace", Mrs, Geo. Anger; "Our
Fingers", Mrs. Maclean; English
Customs, Mrs. Waller; the advantages
and disadvantages of radio, Mrs. Neil
Carr; how to keep young, Mrs. Durst;
Canadian scientists, Mrs. j H. Wylie;
my favorite radio personality and
why, Mrs. Frank Sanderson; the best
movie I have seen, Mrs, K. MacPher-
son; Robert L. Stevenson review, Mrs.
G. Howes; why I am proud of Can-
ada, Mrs, G. A. Wearring; why
belong to the Women's Institute; Mrs,
V. Denny; a pioneer story, Mrs. D. W.
Rae; my favorite holiday, Mrs. Sang-
ster; St. Valentine's Day, Mrs. 3. N.
Allen; a 20 minute meal and hints for
the emergency shelf, Mrs. A. Munroe;
vocations most suited to women. Mrs.
F, H. Scherk; hints on gardening, Mrs.
L, Kaake; famous composers, Miss K.
Hazelwood; a little monsense, Mrs.
W. A. Sawtell,
Then followed a Valentine post of-
fice. Mrs. H. I. Durst presided over
the attractive gift table. Included in
the gifts was a surprise package from
the members for the secretary, Mrs.
Sawtell as as appreciation of her good
work. The parcel contained a ,book,
"China as I see it, by Emily Hahn,
The meeting closed with the Nation-
al Anthem. Tea followed and a social
half hour when the hostess was assist-
ed by Mrs. HoWes and Mrs. Sawtell.
ST. HELENS
Mrs. Al. Martin of Toronto, is a
visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
E. J. Thom.
The World's Day of 'Prayer will be
observed by the W.M.S. of the United
Church at the home of Mrs. W. I.
Miller, on Friday afternoon at 2.30.
All the ladies of the community are
invited.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Rutherford,
Grant, Mac. and Johnny and Mr. Ross
McPherson, attended the marriage of
Mr. Hugh Rutherford to Miss Irene
Leiking at Orillia tan Saturday.
SALEM
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyndgian of
Gorrie, spent one evening, recently with
her parents,- Mr. and Mrs. John
Gowdy.
Miss Myrtle Gathers 'spent a few
days this week with friends in To-
ronto..
Miss Eve Willits of Waterloo spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Melvin Willits.
The W. A. and Red Gross held a
joint meeting in the church on Tues-
day afternoon of last week, The ladies
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did some quilting and Red Cross sew-
ing. Lunch was served by the follow-
ing ladies, Mrs. W. A. Cathers, Mrs.
Kenneth Bennett and Mrs. W. T. Bolt.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hennings spent
Sunday afternoon with his father, Mr.
Herb. Hennings of Wroxeter, who is
quite ill at present. We hope to see
him all right soon again.
Mr. Tom Martin is still very sick
and under the Doctor's care. We hope
he will soon take a change for the
better.
EAST WAWANOSH
S. S. No. 8, East Wawanosh Farm
Foram, met at the home of 3. C.
Mcl3urney 'with an attendance of 80.
There was considerable discussion on
speculation in food commodities, the
grain exchange, but no unanimous de-
cision. was reached. However 01
agreed the contract agreements with
Great Britain were of benefit to the
farmer. Contests and progressive
euchre were played. The high scores
were Mrs, Leslie Vincent and 5, F.
McCa.11utti, Low, Leslie Vincent.
Lunch was served. The next meeting
will be at the home of Leslie. Vincent
with Clark Johnston as recreational
leader.
The Eagan Forum of, S. S. No.
East Wawanosh, met at the home of
Lawrence Taylor with an attendance
of 18. The discussion on the subject
"Ate Gottintedity Exchanges Isreces.
nary" was very interesting and all
agreed that the handling of grain
through the grain exchange was a pro•
tection to the Ontario fariner who buy
feed grain from Western Canada, All
agreed that it is to our advantage to
sell our products such as baton, beef,
cheese, eggs by contract, We can
operate our farms in a more business'
tike manner if we kno* what Price we
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Bride and Groom Honoured
A large number of friends and
neighbours gathered at the town hall
on Thursday night in honour of Mr.
and Mrs. Bill Martin (nee Arleen
Galbraith) who were recently married.
Browns orchestra provided excellent
music for the dancing. Refreshments
were served by the ladies. Bill and
Arleen were called forward. Tom
Burke read an address which expres-
sed the good wishes of all, and a pres-
entation of money was made. Bill
expressed appreciation on behalf of his
wife and himself. This week Mr, and
Mrs. Martin return to London where
the bride is a teacher on the city
school staff and Bill to his duties it
the service of Royal Canadian Navy.
Euchre Party A Success
The Red Cross Finance Committee
held their first euchre and bingo on
Wednesday evening last. .12 tables
took part in the play. Mrs. George
MacDonald won the lucky chair prize.
Mrs. j, H. Wylie held the highest
score for ladies. Mr. J. H. Wylie
won the gentlemen's prize. It was a
lucky night for Mre. Wylie for she
also won the Red Cross quilt which
was donated 'by Mrs. J. Musgrove.
Mrs. V. Denny, president of the Red
Cross making the draw, Refreshments
were served then all joined in a few
games of bingo, The following were
the lucky prize winners, Mrs. K. Mc-
Pherson, Mr. A, Moffat, Mrs. G. Muir,
Mr. Vern Denny, *Ed, Lambert, John
MacNaughton, Mrs, Ted Smith. The
committee, Mrs, H. Wailer, Mr, and
Mrs, H. McMichael, Thelma Denny,
Margaret Moffat, Alice Howes. Ander-
son Gibson were it charge, assisted by
Ken Edgar at bingo games, The com-
mittee are to be congratulated on the
success of the evening. Everyone re-
ports an enjoyable evening.
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Hockey Notes
Two games were played this week
by the Howick Lioes Hockey team.
On Tuesday the visiting team came
front Palmerston. •At the end of the
regular time the score was 0-0. 10
minutes overtinte favored the visitors
with the final seem 13-0. Those win.
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