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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-05-16, Page 71$ • to ride in a chair_car again" Yes, things are improving. Chair cars are back on many Canadian National runs, and more equipment is becoming available for civilian use again. That means now you can make that train trip you've been putting off. Whether it's business or pleasure, a long trip or a short one, we'll do everything we can to assure you an enjoyable journey. LET CN HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP Any Canadian National ticket office, is a good place to go, not just for tickets, timetables and itineraries, but for other help, too; reservations at Canadian National's hotels from coast to coast; help in planning your vacation, fishing and hunting trips, etc. Put your problem up to Canadian National! • ANAOIAN ATIONAL TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA PAGE snvor TN ()AMR to strengthen the arm of the Church and enable it to meet the challenge of postwar needs with intensified effort at home and abroad, members of the Church of England in Canada are asked to provide the sum. of $4,300,000. This money is urgently needed to carry on the Church's educational and social work in Canada. To meet Diocesan and general synod needs as well as the expenses of organization and administration. To carry on missionary work at home and abroad, to assist the Mother Church in England and the Churches of Europe in their work of rehabilitation. To strengthen the pension fund for missionary clergy. The money will be allotted in the following way: Pension Fund $1,300,000 Missionary Work 1,400,000 Educational Work 100,000 Social Work 55,000 Church in Britain 100,000 Churches in Europe 90,000 General-Synod Administration 205,000' Extension of Church. House - 50,000 Diocesan Needs 800,000 Organization and Administration- 200,000 Spiritual re-dedication must bear fruit in self-sacrificing practical endeavour if the Church is to meet its Christian obligations. Be prepared to lend YOUR support to the limit of your ability when the Visitor calls during the week of May 12th to 19th, or mail your offering to your Diocesan Head- quarters. 1A-46 Campaign Chairman, Mr. C. A. Roberts. fat REDEDICATION anciTHANk OFFERING ........Vmr.vermreenNOWNINNIN•lt. DR, W. M. CONNELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 19 COST SO LITTLE A flood Investment When insetted in the columns of WING llAM ADVANCE...TIMES Business and Professional Directory WELLINGTON FIRE A. H, !NAVIN HARRY FRYFOOLE The current ration book has been used longer than any previous isstte, 111111111111118111=allii=11=01111111811 ffivErid LOW FARES FARE AND ONE-QUARTER FOR THE ROUND IRIP. GOING RETURNING All day Thursday, May i!.t1 Leave destination not later than nail 2 P.m: Sundayo May 26014 12 midnight Monday, MAY 27th, triMOS shows: are Standard, cAtiAp...kAN NATioNAL YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 point Scientific Examin- don enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision, F. r. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118 liarriston General Accountancy for the SMALL BUSINESS MAN, PROFESSIONAL MAN, and THE FARMER, 3. Priam P. O. Box 49 ONT, develop into a basketball player, Was. considered a "bit off the beam". lInt during the past three years he has bro„ ken into high school cage ranks and Is listed as one of the top student players • In London, in fact, his prowess on the courts as well as in the classroom has earned him a place in the Free Press • "Leaders' Club" representing London Central Collegiate. George has developed -quickly in the past few school terms and is consider- cc! one of the best athletes in the city. Besides basketball be is also active in rugby, baseball, tennis, and track, However the cage game is his special- ty. His height, 6' 5", makes hint a great threat under the basket and he was undoubtedly a main factor in Cen- tral's Golden Ghosts march to the sen- ior WOSSA crown this year, Among other accomplishments he has -been with winning clubs in the London play grounds baseball leagues,a member of Central's winning WOSSA intermed- iate relay team in '45 and besides his athletic activities and studies, he is president of WOSSA cage group title winning teams in '44, '45 and '46, the Boys' Athletic Association and iV an active member of most school organiz- ations. He is also active in his church. George is the son of Mr, and Mrs. A, B. Wearring and resides at 787 Hellmuth Ave., London. Miss Lorena Hill At Listowel Memorial Hospital, on Monday, May 6th, the' death took place of a well known and highly esteemed resident, in the person of Lorena Hill. Miss Hill had been in failing health but her condition became serious a few weeks ago when she suffered a paralytic stroke. The late Miss Hill, who was in her 71st year was born in Dorking, and spent the early part of her life in Lis- towel, coming to reside with her sister her 12 years ago, where she made a large number of friends who will re- gret her passing. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. George Newton (Myrtle) of Wroxeter, Mrs. Chapman (Minnie) of Newbridge, and one brother, Eph- riam Hill of Stratford. Private funer- al services were held at her _sister's home on Wednesday, Rev, J. L. Fos- ter, pastor of the United church, of which she was a member, officiated'. The pallbearers were Arthur, Andy and Wm. Gibson, Wes. Newton, Sam Newton, Harold Townsend, Interm- ent was made in Wroxeter cemetery. Reg. Robinson wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the citizens of Wroxeter and community who so kindly contributed, to the gift presented to him recently. (Intended for last week) New Rector In Charge Rev. John Coley, the new Rector took -charge of the service at St. James Church at 4.30 on Sunday after- noon. Mr. Coley, was formerly rector at Thatnesfoed, but for the past few months has been in London recuper- ating from an illness. Wroxeter and Community join with St, James Church members in saying welcome. to Mr. Caleyand his family. Women's Missionary Society. Faith is the theme of the May meeting of the Women's Missionary Society, United Church which will be held on Friday, May 10th, at 2.30 p.m. in the church parlours. Mrs. San- derson and Mrs. 5. L. Foster are ar- ranging the program and the Topic. The future of Overseas Missions will be taken by Mrs, Hamilton. Roil Call Name an Overseas Missionary. The Devotional Meeting will be followed by- a quilting to help complete the bale. A full attendance is requested. PEOPLE ARE FUNNY Young woman (in photo studio): "I'd like this enlarged." , Clerk: "Would you like it mount- ed " Young Woman: "0 yes—he'll look nice on a horse." NEW RATION BOOKS ISSUED IN FALL The first coupons in Ration Book Thursday, May 16th, 1946 THE WINGITAM ADVANCE-TIMES S WROXETER (Continued from page two) Oshawa, also Miss Mae Davidson spent the week-end at their residence here. Mr. J. -H, 'Wylie and daughter, Miss Frances; spent the week-end in Tor- onto. The three years old child of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grant suffered ser- ious injuries to face and. neck when -attacked- by their police dog, while playing in the yard, Sixteen stitches were necessary. Friends sincerely hope for a speedy recovery. Music Festival- This Week Plans are being made to have a big- ger and better West Howick Musical Festival, which will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, May 15th, morning, afternoon and evening, Eigh- teen schools will enter the contest. Mr. Lorne Willits, Listowel, will be adjud- icator and Inspector Game will be the chairman, For the convenience of those coming in from the country refresh- Insurance Company Est. 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. Head Office Toronto H.. C. MatLeals Insurance Agency Wingham W. A. CRAWFORD, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 150 Wingham ments will be served by the Guild of St. James Anglican Church, which is located next door to the hall. Miss Iva Gallahe'r of London, was a week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gallaher. Miss Bonnie Gibson, who is taking a business -course at Wells Academy in Guelph, was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Gibson, Citizens Committee Hold Dance The Wroxeter Citizens Committee held a dance in the town hall on Fri- day evening in honour of seven mem- bers of the armed forces, Willoughboy Orchestra provided music-for the dan- cing and booth provided refreshments. None of the seven were present but the mothers or relatives received for them the War Bond presented by Mr. Thos. Burke, who also read an address of appreciation. Those presented were Gladys Musgrove, Weldon Hambly, Cilff Denny, John Harrison, Clifton MacDonald, Win. Parks, Wes. Heim- pel. Teeswater, Ontario Barrister. Solicitor, Notary Public and Conveyancer. Office: Gofton House, Wroxeter every Thursday afternoon 1.30 to 4.30 and by appointment. Phone -- Teeswater 1203 J. W. BUSHFIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office—.Meyer Block. Wingham J. H. CRAWFORD tarriSter, Senator, Notary, Etc. Bonds, Investntentt 8: Mortgages Wingham Ontario. DONALD B. BLUE Experienced Auctioneer Licensed fot Counties of HURON & BRUCE All Salta Capably Handled Phone 49. Ontario Dist. Deputy Gov, Guest Mr. Fred W. Spry of Wingham, who is District Deputy -Governor of Lions Clubs, was guest speaker at a well at- tended supper meeting of Howick Lions Club in Wroxeter on Tuesday last. He was accompanied by Bill Tiffin of Wingham. The new rector of St. James Church, Rev. John Cay- ley, was also a guest. Mr. Spry gave a very fine address on. Lionism, its aims and objects. The ladies' of St. James Church provided the banquet. Mission Band The Buds of Promise Mission Band held their May meeting in the United Church school room- ott Monday, May 6th. The meeting was opened with quiet music by Shirley McMichael, the call to worship was given by president Billy Hort who presided. The open- ing hymn "I am so glad that my Fath- er in Heaven" was followed with pray- er by Jack Gibson, and the scripture lesson Acts 3-1:11 read by Evelyn An- ger, Ronnie Higgins favored with a solo, "God sees the little sparrow fall". Licensed Embalmer and. Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Seryice Ambulance Service Phones: Day 109W. Night 109J. FREDERICK A. PARKER OSTEOPATH Offices: Centre St., Winghatn Osteopathic and Electric Treat- ments, Foot Technique. Phone 272. Wingham. J. A. FOX Chiropractor and Drugless Therapist. RADiONIC EQUIPMENT COMPLETE HEALTH SERVICE Phone 191. K. M. MatENNAN' Veterinary Surgeon Office Minnie St. Opposite and South of the United Church. PHONE 190 Winghant, Ontritio The offering v=as received by Lyle Wright, Jack Gibson gave the treasur- er's report, During the business per- iod members were asked to bring pic- tures suitable for _scrap hoods in an- swer to the roll call.,-.4,1aughing game was conducted by Jinurt!Y Wylie. Mrs. Wm. Hort told the story from the study -book "Nyanga Two Villages". Mri. V. Denny was chosen to give the address at the June meeting. "Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me" was the closing -hymn, and the meeting was dismissed with the mizpah benediction. Women's Missionory Society The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church held their monthly meeting on Friday in the church school room. The theme of the meet- ing was "Faith". Miss K Hazelwood opened the meeting with quiet music, Mrs. Allan Munro presided and the meeting was arranged by Mrs. J. L. Foster and Mrs. A. J. Sanderson, "My faith look up to Thee" was •the open- ing hymn. Mrs. Sanderson read the scripture lesson from St. Matthews gospel. "Faith of our fathers" was the second hymn chosen, and Miss K. Ha- zelwood contributed a piano solo "Be- yond the sunset", Mrs. H. Hamilton had charge of the topic. , The future of overseas missions, in all inspiring ad- dress the speaker urged that we show kindness to the foreigners in our com- munity and teach the young people the missionary spirit, and thus build a bet- ter Nyorld, The secretary, Mrs, Den- ny presented the minutes; the roll call was responded to by naming an over- seas missionary. The ptesident re- quegted that all articles for the bale be left in Mr; Rann's store not later than the end of May. The hymn "How firm a foundation" and the tnizpah benedic- tion brought an interesting meeting to a close. Following the _meeting a quilt the gift of Miss K. Haielwood was quilted. Mothers' Day Service The United Church, its chancel at- tractively arranged with spring Pow- ers, was a lovely setting for the annual Mothers Day service on Sunday morn- ing, May 12th, "We all share in the Making of a home" was the theme and a special printed service was. followed with Rev. J. L. roster in ebarge, A mothers choir was responsible for two special numbers "What a _friend we have . in Mother" and "Dear Little Mo- ther" in which Mrs. C. McCutcheon was soloist, Gilberta Howes told the story "in a Chinese home". Rev. J. L. Foster spoke briefly front the thought in the scripture lesson from ?fort, 31- 10-13. A bapitsmal service was held when Robert Stuart, son of Mr. and Mrs, Stuart Musgrove, and butt Lynn -daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Peattic Larls were baptized, The. Sunday school pu., pits occupied the front pews. The following .itetti as taken front Saturday's edition of a London paper Will he of interest to many id and a- round Wroketer; ' 'lilted years ago, anyone v who ett, 'Wed to. say George Weaning would, APPINI.MMIMMINNIMPoluOM.11•10••••••MIIM41•111111111•••••••• No. 6 will be good for the purchase of butter, meat, preserves and sugar on September .19, according to informa- tion received from the office of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. Last coupons in book No. 5, now being used for the purchase of ration- ed food commodities, will be valid on September 12th. According to present plans the new books will be issued during the week of September 9th, and it is likely that the program of distri- bution will follow plans used in other years when representatives of the Con- sumer* Branch were responsible for much of the organization.