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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-12-27, Page 8LY THEATRE EDW. G. MARGARE1 ROBINSON • OIMEN hiGei", "OUR .VINES, HAVE TENDER GRAPES" MCKIE. giant OP* Also "Short. Subjects" Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Wheeler of London, are spending the holiday with his parents,• Mr, and Mrs. Herb Wheel- er. Miss Lois McGuire, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGuire. Miss Margaret Higgins of London, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collar and Mrs. Bruce McLean of Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kelly, Miss Lois Kelly spent the holidays with her parents. Formosa Soldier Received Decoration Last week a' list of 455 Canadian soldiers, 29 from Western Ontario, were named as having received recog- nition from the Netherlands Govern- fent for the' part the Canadians took in liberation of Holland. Sgt. Lloyd John Ernewin of Formosa, was award-; ed the Bronze Lion of the Order. of Orange Nassau. First Class at Luaknow with Mr. and Mrs, Harald Johnston. BLUEVALE. Missionary Group Eelected Officers The December meeting of the W.M. S. of the United Church was held 'this week at the home of Mrs; Arthur Shaw The president, Mrs. Alex. MeCrackin, presided for the business session and grs. George Hetherington conducted 'the worship service as outlined in the Missionary Monthly. The, poem "Can- 41,19 Light Burning Bright3' was read' by W. J. Johnston. Eight candles were lighted by Mrs. Arthur Shaw, the only charter member present, an-, other charter member, Mrs, Rolph, was unable to be at the meeting on account of her poor. health. The Christmas les- son as recorded in St. Luke was read by 'Mrs. Curtis, and the roll call was answered by a verse pertaining 'to Christmas. The responsive service was read 'by Mrs. Robt. ShaVe. during which solos in keeping were snrig by Mrs. Ed. Johnston, Mrs: Hetherington and Mrs. McCrackin. PraYer of ThankS- giving for Peace was offered by Mrs. George Thornton. The following officers ikrere elected: President; -Mrs. Alex. McCeackin; 1st vice Pres., lvtie..George Hetherington; 2nd Vice Pres., '.Mrs. W. nollaStoil; secretary, Mrs. Edward Johnston; trea- surer, Miss Emma Johnston; Christian Stewardship Sec., ;Mrs: A:Shaw ; tem- perance Sec.,,Mrs. R. Shaw; Associate Helpers:Sect'., Mrs. Geo. Thornton; Press Sec'ye', Miss Duff; 'Missionary Monthly and Supply,Sec'y, Mrs. Mary Robertson, pianist, Mee. W. J. John- ston. Large.Gathering at School concert The cominimity hall was well filled on Thursday; evening to enjoy the Christmas concert presented by„.the pu- pils of the Public school under the ,dir- ection..,of the teacher, Mrs. •Kenneth Wheeler and 'the music instructor, Mrs. Pickell, A..D. Smith, the recently el- ected trustee for the Turnberry scho area, was cllairnaan, and introduced an exceedingly' fine program of choruses, recitations; 'drills, pageants, dance's and IIE4RAVE S. S. No. 11 School Report The following is the report of S. S. No. 11, East Wawanosh, for the Fall Term. . Grade 8—Barbera Irwin, 74.6%; Grade 7—Eleanor Wightman, 82.6%; Ait;ert Sidle, 57.6%; Grade 6—Alice Marks, 68.3%; Grade 5—Billy Irwin, 70.6%; Sidney Thompson, 61.8%; Grade g—Joan • Wightman; 78.4%; Grade 2—Murray Shiell, 86%; Marilyn Shiell, 79.3%, A. C, MeGoWan, Teadher. This is Our' Wish for all our Custollers and Fr , n iends mith s conomyFood StoP Wx APV4114CE-T ME$ Thursday, pantornineS. At the close of the pro. gram Santa Clans was announced, He was given a hearty welcome by the children, and in turn he.,complimented the children on the fine program they had presented and thell distributed gifts from a gayly decorated tree, All• children received a treat of candy, pop corn balls and fruit,,. ' Thursday,.Friday, Saturday, December 27, 28, 29 • The Old Year ends . , , . the New Year begins: May it be the start of a better New Year for all, crowded with happiness, well-beings, and all the,,,: good things we wish for you. King Dept. Store London. Minister Preached The pulpit at Knox. Presbyterian Church was occupied on Sunday morn- ing by Rev, Fred Williamson of Lon., den, -He based his Christmas message on the text St, John 8:16, "ad 59 loved the world that he have His only begotten son, that who so :ever believe, eth.in Him should not perish hut have eyerlastiog life". Christmas hymns were sung. A trio "Silent Night", was sung by Marga'ret Messer, Shirley Deitmap and Ileane McKinney. Mr. Williamson will preach again next Sun- day. New Year's is the time of our lives, because it gives us the 'opportunity • to ,greet our friends and say "Thanks for your patronage" and "Best Wishes for 1946," IMMAZAWA Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 31, Jan. 1, 2, ROBERT WALKER KEENAN WYNN —77 In* 'What Next Corporal Hargrove' The hlundering Corporal Hargrove is again' on the . warpath in this hilarious sequel to the picture "Corporal Hargrove". Also "Short Subjects" ity carol singing; Parade of the wood-, en soldiers; dialogue', "Eating a la mode"; pantomine, "Silent Night"; clo- sing recitation, Reta Bruce; closing chorus, "Ring out the Bells of Peace"; national anthem. The teacher, Mi'is Dorothy Wade and the pupils deserve great credit for the splendid way in which the program was presented. Orton Grainy left on Mon clq nenraing fot Sarnia, after receiving word' c)f the death Of Mr. j. A. Kennedy on Sunday'. Misses tune and Gwendolyn Irwin of Toronto, are spending their holidays with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Here sett Irwin. At a recent coneert'lleld in S.. S. No, 1.7, West Wawanosh, where Carman Farrier has taught for the past tiffo and a half years, he was called to the front and Ilia pupils read an address and presented him with a leather Snit. case. Mr, Ferrier leaves to teach in New Tor$nto, in the New Year, Miss Bertha MacKay of Toronto, spent the week-end With her father, Mr, fleeter MacKay and Miss Agnes, Mrs, Been Davidson, the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Leask McGee; MisS Florence Beecroft, with her parents, Mr. and .Mrs, J. D. Bee- croft, and Mr, Roy' McGee, with his father, Mr. Henry McGee and Gordon, Born—On Tuesday, December 18th., hi Wingham Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Beecroft, (nee Marjorie Sinna- mon), E. Wawanosh, a son, Ronald Ernest. The following were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Albert McQuillan on Sunday, Mr, and Mrs. Neil McCallum, Luck- now, Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Conley and, two children, Kinloss, Mr. and Mrs. Scott and babe of Langside, Mr. and• Mrs. Clifford Johnston, Holyrood, and Mr. Jas.. McIntosh and Dorothy of Langside. Mr. Ken Paterson left on 'Saturday, to spent a week in Detroit, with his sons, Frank and Scott, and his daugh- ter, Miss Helen Paterepn, Reg. N. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Simmons, London, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz, and her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Martin, Miss Louise Martin is also spending this week at her home here. Mrs. Aldin Purdon, who has been very ill, during the past Week, was tak- en to Wingham Hospital .on Sunday, and. Leroy ,Goyeau is spending his holi- days with Mr. and Mrs. Lester F3TCPn- er, Culross. Peitt;$01/., RA01D SERVICE Held' Carol Service Christmas service was observed in Knox United Church. At the morning service the, choir rendered two anth- eriis and a, quartet number. Mrs. 1Geo. Johnston presided, at the oegan, At the evening service the W. M. Seeen- dncted a carol service with the :Rev. G. H. Dunlop preaching. Mrs. R. Chainney lighted a row of candles wide Mrs: Geo, Martin read a poem "Can& le bright, candle Mrs. ,J, C. Procter sang an invocation carol, The scripture on the ,birth story was rea4 by Mrs. Jos. Miller, Mrs. Jesse Wheel- er, Mrs. Albert Vincent, Mrs. Earl An-, derson and Mrs. Herb. Wheeler, theee reading were interspersed with carol' singing, Mrs. Jas. Michie sang a solo. Doris ,Marlett, Marjorie and' Marlene McKenzie, Donna Anderson •and Lor- raine Hanna, sang at AfriCan song,' "0 little one lowly". ''Mrs. Cecil Wheeler presided at the -organ • Rev. C. Tavener and Mrs. Tavener, Holmesville, visited with 'friends in the village this week. Miss Jennie McIver of Wingham, is visiting at tile home of Mr,. and Mrs. EatleHamilten and family. LAW. DOrothy Aitken, R.C,A.F., late of Winnipeg, spent 'Christmas with her mother, Mrs.. M. L, Aitken and. Miss Duff: George Thomson and Miss Helen Thomson, students, at the University of Western Ontario, London, are Spen- ding the holiday season with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. George, Thomson. Mrs..` Alex. McCeaelcin and son, Lorne, spent Sunday with relatives at Wroxeter. ' • , Mn, and Mrs. Neil McLean and two sons, ;Neil'and Roderick, Toronto, are Christmas visitors with Mr; and, Mrs. George Tho'rnton. , Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Berry, Bruce- field, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. D.'Sinith. Mr. and Mrs: E. R. McKinney, Lon- don, were Sunday visitor's with Mr. and Mrs; W. H.•MelCinneY. Miss Louise Patton is spending a holiday With friends in Toronto. Mrs., M. L. Aitken, Drayton, is holi- daying at her home here. Miss Lois Elliott, Reg. N.,, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, is spending the holiday -with her parentS, Mr. and Mrs. Rayinond Elliott. Mr-an d Mrs. Harold Harris and two sons; Holstein, spent Christma.s with. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnston, • Mr. and Mrs. 'Neil B. McEacnern and family, ifOunt Forest, were Christ- mas.visitors With MI'S. R. F.•Garnies. miss Ruby Duff, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, spent the holiday with 'her sister's, "Miss Duff and Mrs. Aitken. WHITECHURCH Mr, and Mrs, Ira MacLean and children of Wroxeter, and Mr. and Mrs. S. H, Cross and children, spent Xmas with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. F.' MacLean, Mr. George Ross of Owen Sound, spent Tuesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross, and Mrs. 'Melvin McClenaghan of Kitchener, Mr. and. Mrs. Bill Park- er of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss of Glencoe, and Mt. Irwin Me- Cienaghan, who received his discharge last week, spent Christmas with their parents„ Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClena- ghan. Mrs. Fairbrother and little daughter, Marilyn, of ,Toronto, are spending this, week with her mother, Mrs. James Wilson. Miss Barbara. Pratt of St. Peters- :le-Liege Florida, and a student at Moul- ton Girls' Sehool, Teronto. is spending the holidays with her. friend, Miss Roberta Mowbray. Mr. Thos. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson and son, Mt, and Mrs. George Robinson and daughter, all-of Delhi, and Miss Ruth Robinson' of Windsor, and Mr, Jas, E. Robinson, Wingham, and other E. Wawanosh relatives, spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Robinson of Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Inglis of Walk- erton, and Miss Elsie Bienian of Owen Sound, spent Tuesday at the home of the former's daughter, Mrs. Albert Bieman. Mr. and `Mrs. Bert Thompson and Mr. Jas, Martin, left on Sunday to spent a few days With their sister, Mrs. Fallahay, of Toronto. Mr. and Mts. Parker Campbell` and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mas- on, Wingham, and Corp. Lloyd Mason, who recently returned from overseas, spent Tuesday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft arid Janet, spent Christmas, with her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Robert Watson, Brucefield. Miss Ada Dow, teacher at S. S. No. 5, Colborne, is spending her holidays vVith her mother, Mrs. E. Dow. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McCleriaghan and Mr. and Mr's. Clarence_ MeClerie, eghan spent Tueiday with. Mr. Harry MtClenigfian, ilelgrave. ^ : Mrs. Lance Grain and Mr. and Mrs. This is school "vacation week' and the Y. P. U, are going to make the most of it, the rink, the crokincile party in the church basement on Friday ev- ening and the evening service next Sunday night sponsored by the Y.P.U. Red Cross Unit Re-Elects Officers The Bluevale Unit of the.Reci Cross Society held its December business meeting at the home of Miis Duff, The president, Mrs: W. ej. Johnston, conducted the meeting. ,.' A report of the Executive' meeting of Wingham Red Cross Society was ,presented. Following a' good- discueiion is was reSolved to' continue with war work. The frncial statement elieWed that there was over one hundred, dollars in the,!treeeetry. The following offieere were te-eleet-, ed: President, ,Mrs. W: J. Johnston; -Secretary, kiss M. Olive Scott; Treas- -urer, Mrs. R. 'F. Garniss; Buying and Cutting Comulittee, Mrs. Mary Rob- ertson, 'Mrs. J. Yi, Smith; Wool and Knitting, MrS..Aythur Shaw; Quilts and Qiiilting, Mrs. George Thornton. Miss 'puff hag Opened her home for monthly hysiness meetings and quilt- ings since,lhe outbreak of the war. Garments cut out and ready for sew- ing are available all 'the time. The need ,is still great. More sewer's and knitters will be appreciated, Misses Joyce and Helen Newton, twin daughters of Rev, and Mrs. M. G. Newton of St. Helens, attended the special Christmas service held in the United Church here on Sunday. Mrs. Newton spent a few days last week in Wingham Hospital as a patient. Miss Winnifred Farrier, Toronto, is spendin er holidays with her parent's, Mr.:Mrs . W. R. Farrier. Rev. G. A, Wilson was in charge of a concert in the astitute Hall here, last Friday evening, at a reception for four of the returned boys, Nat Thom- son; Elroy Laidlaw, John Walters and Hector Purdon, • After a short pro- gram, Mr.. Wilson called them to the front and presented each with a bill- fold, a gift from the tommunity, and each was asked to give a short talk, -and eaeh thanked the Institute and the people of the community for remem- brances sent them when they were overseas. Mr, and. Mrs. Lorne Johnston spent Christmas at the home of her sister, Mrs. Plaetzer of Auburn, and with Goderich relatives. Wren Frances Robinson, stationed at Ottawa, spent Wednesday last with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Quiet a crowd •attended the Christ- mas concert in the United Church on Thursday evening, held 'by the Sun- day Schools of the •Presbyterian and United Church. A splendid program was presented, with Rev. G. A. Wilson in charge. Rev. Mr. Newton was in charge of the pictures, and the carol singing, in connection with the picture story of the life of Christ, During the evening, Mr. Newton also showed pic- tures on the screen of the school pupils and teachers in the schools in the cein- munity, and some recent wedding groups, alt of which proved very in- teresting. After Santa Claus came and gave out the gifts, all enjoyed the lunch arid social time in the S. S. room. Miss Thelma Caldwell, of S. S, No. 14, W. Wawanosh, held a concert in Wervcrir2M20-70-10-7-rt-Pt' Our, sincere wish and desire is that al in this community have a Happy Nevin Year. Ring out a tune of Joy and Happiness for all.. cur friends for a gay and cheerful NEW YEAR. Walker and John Heal Canadian Tire Corporation Associate Store Campbell's Garag liVINOHAIVI ONTARIO We enjoyed serving you in 1945 We hope-that 1546 will be a tra.ppy and Prosper- ous Year for you and yottrs. As in the past it will be our responsibility and pleasue, to give you the best drug store service of which we are aapable. rill Drugs.--If it's Re all Right! /WE THANK YOU To all in this dictrict we ex- tend the wish that you have a New Year filled with happi- ness. We also wish to thank you for your patronage. School Xmas Conceit S. S. No, 8, East Wawanosh, held ,their annual Christmas entertainment in the school on Thursday, Dee. 26th,- ' Mr. Walter, Scott acted as chairman and the following prograin ,was pre- sentl Opening chorus, "Merry XMAS to Yoe; recitation, tilliam Bruce; slower Drill; dialogue, Viarewell to Uncle John"-; tap dance, lore& Cook; recitation, t Alt Rion; chairman's ad. dress; violin selections, ItinnetluScott; singing dance, "jenny Crack Core; recitation, Allan Meturney; song by Neta Bruce, "Away in a manger".; rib. . , bon itantic;« recitation, Preda Cook; "vie.• fin selations, Arnold truce; COrittnilitf. Hanna & Coo mited Mn'*e Store Ladies' Store her school on Wednesday last with a 440-0,0 good attendance from the community. All enjoyed the children's program and were interested in en Honour Roll prepared by Miss Caldwell with the names of the boys from this section, who had served in the armed forces. Fred Newman, Bert Cullimore, Alex Inglis, Tom Inglis; Kenneth Laidlaw, Elroy Laidlaw, Nat Thomson, Raison Falconer, Clifford Pure4 oe, Malcolm McNeil and Norman Welwood, A vote of thanks for her work with the pupae was tendered by the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Gordon Elliott, and the children were allowed the next twO days for holidays, Mr. Kenneth Laidlaw of St.'Cathay- ines, spent the week-end with his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs, gas, Laid. law. Mt, and Mrs. Ilerb, Laidlaw and Ivan visited on Sunday at the home of their' daughter, Mrs. Jack Item Pine. vale, Mr, Charlie Leaver spent a feW days this week with Mr, arid Mrs. Perd Lea, ver, Toronto. Miss Eileen Snell M London, spent the week:end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Stanley Snell. Mrs, Wilt Conn is spending* this week ,--$41%01010.