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lie, Mrs. J. Caldwell and Mrs, D, S.
MacNattgliton, spent the week-end with
London friends,
Mr, and Mrs, Norman 13randon and
daughter; Norma, Mr, and Mrs, Mor-
ris Sims and baby son, were week-end
visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Timm and other friends.
A large delegation of members of
the Young People's, Union, Wroxeter,
United Church attended a Young
People's Rally at Clinton on Friday
night. They were accompanied by Rev.
U. E, Cronhielm,
Howick Branch NO, 307, Canadian.
Legion, are holding a Dance in Wrox-
eter Town Hall on November 14th.
They have engaged Brown's Orches-
tra. Have provided "a dressed chicken
for a kicky door prize, also novelty
dances, A booth will supply refresh-
ments, •
On Sunday, November 23rd, Rev,
Harbld Snell of Exeter, will have
charge of service at United Church.
Canadian Pacific Railway Dining
Car and Service Line Staff from com-
munication .lines which are renewing
Telegraph lines from Orangeville to
Teeswater, were stationed at Wrox-
eter during the past week.
Born—In Wingham General Hospi-
tal, on Sunday, November 2nd, 1947,
to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Nixon (nee
Mildred Griffith), a son.
Miss Helen Smith of the Bell Tele-
phone Company, Weston, spent the
past week with her friend, Miss Rona
Vanvelsor.
Dr. Jim Lockhart of New Bruns-
wick, called on friends here one day
last week.
Miss Cassie . Harris has returned to
town following a visit with friends at
Buffalo, N.Y.
Miss Mae Davidson is spending a
few days with Mr. and Mrs, Walter
Davidson, Bluevale.
Mr. and -Mrs. H. V. MacKenney left
on Friday for their vacation which will
WROXETER burne, spent a few days -with their sou
Reg and Mrs. Pacey,
Ur. and Mrs. Hugh Pacey of Shel- Mrs. J. H. Wylie, Miss Frances Wy-
Over $ 300,000,000
lobe rep-aid the public
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COMMENCING 1,5 NOVEMBER
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You can add to it on the 15th of
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redeems each succeeding
issue-of these War Savings
Certificates. This Bank
welcomes you as a
customer.
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W. I. Sponsor Pictures
In co-operation with the Department
of Education and the Federation. of
Agriculture, Wroxeter 'Women's In-
stitute will sponsor an evening of pic-
tures in the Town Hall on the even-
ing of November 20th, at 8 p.m. These
films which are of Educational value
as well as entertainment are for every-
one in the community and are free. The
following will be shown and others
added if time permits. Tomorrow's
citizens, Land From the Sea, A 'day at
Polymer, Skill Skills, What's on Your
Mind? This service of the Education
Department arc proving to be of real
value in our schools and communities,
Mr. V. Roy will be 'in charge,
Autumn Thankoffering
The Women's Missionary Society,
Wroxeter United Church will hold
their autumn Thankoffering meeting on
Sunday, November 16th, at 11 a,m.
Rev, U. E. Cronhielni will be the
speaker. At 7.30 o'clock in the evening
slides will be shown in the church, all
are cordially invited to both of these
special services.
Mission Band
The Buds of Promise Mission Band
held their November meeting on Mon-
day afternoon with a good attendance.
In the absence of the president, Shir-
ley McMichael presided. The meeting
was brought to order with soft music
by Evelyn Anger, All joined in sing-
ing "God sees the little Sparrow Fall".
The Purpose and the Lord's Prayer
were repeated in unison. Mrs. Harvey
Reidt chose for the scripture lesson,
?saint 1. The hymn "Jesus I Am Rest-
ing, was sung. Jack Brown and Donny
Gibson received Mt offering. 'The
children joined in singing "In My
Heart there Rings a Melody", Mrs,
Cronhicint was the guest speaker and
told an interesting story from 'hers
of the Punjaw." The hymn "I Ain So
Glad that My Father in Heaven" and
the Walsall benediction brought an in-
teresting meeting to a close.
Lynda Anita Pearl, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs, Allister Green was received
into the United Church by baptism at
the morning service ott Sunday last.
hollowing the service Rev, and Mrs.
Crailtielm, Mrs. Weir amid Miss Edy-
the, were dinner guests at the Greet
home.
Dr. R. )3, and Mrs. Palmer and
little daughter, Nancy, were Sunday
visitors with friends at turgessville.
Mrs. Hastie and Mrs. W. T. Elliott
are visitinng with the latter's daugh-
ter, Mrs. George St. Marys at Clifford.
Mr. Man Allen of Windsor spent a
few days last week with his parents,
Mr. awl Mrs. 'George Allen before they
left for Toronto.
Mrs. Russel Ridley, Toronto, is vis-
iting Mr. and Mrs. Dave Draper.
Mrs, Robert Mitchell, Wingham, its
spending a few 'lays with Mrs. Thos.
McMichael,
Young Peoplet Union
The Young People's Union was held
itt the thurch school room on Monday
night with an attendance of 31. Presi-
dent, Jean Moffat was in charge and
Thelnta Denny was pianist. The even-
ing opened with a short Devotional
period including the hymn '"Ci Master
let me walk with Thee. During a short
business period plans Were made to at-
tend Fall Rally at Clinton, when Miss
Pat Chinnick of Chatham, delegate to
World Conference, Oslo, Norway, was
to be guest speaker. All were urged to
attend Leadership Training School at
Gorrie on the evenings; of November
10, 12, 14, 18 and 20. Those wishing
16 attend to meet at Telephone office
the Ice Capades for the past three,
years, will be one of the Canadian
Stars when they appear at Maple
Leaf Gardens, commencing November
17th. Miss Spotton is a niece of Mr.
and Mrs, R. A. Spotton of town,
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Meahan of Lon-
don, and Miss Mary Meahan of Sarnia,
spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
A. Meahan.
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at 7.45 and are open to all. An evening
of games and contests was carried out
by the committee. Refreshments con-
sisiting of Doughnuts, Hot Dogs and
Coffee were served.
Member Of Ice Capades
;Miss Gloria Spotton, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Spotton of
Toronto, who has been a member of
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WINGHAM
ursday, November 19, 1947
THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES
be spent in Northern Ontario at South
Portage Lake of ears,
Commencing first Sunday in Dec,
ember St. James Anglican Church will
hscoch4L;Tewirilf e4vi.acte .,oatii4p.m,, Sunday
.m.
-Miss. Ruby Mowat of Milton, was a
week-end guest with' Mr.. and Mrs.
S...MseNsught94. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. .Reg,
Newton who have taken up'residence ,
in their new home recently Purchased
from Miss Cassie Harris.
Mr. .and Mrs, George Allen left last
week for Toronto, where they will take
up residence for the winter season,
Mr. Collins of Port Perry is reliev-
ing agent at the local C.P,R. Station
during the vacation of Mr, H. V. Mac-
Kenney.
Mr: F. H. Scherelt left for Toronto on
Saturday following a week's visit with
Mrs. T, G, Hemphill and other friends.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J.'jackman, Toron-
to, were week-end guests of Mr, 'and
Mrs, Thomas Brown.
Rev. j, and Mrs, Foster, former pas-
tor of the United Church, who retired
to Parkhill has now taken a charge at
Ailsa Craig and with ;Mrs. Foster has
moved there,
Mr, and Mrs. Philip Burst and child-
ren, Larry and Lynda, also Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Durst were week-end vis-
itors with Mrs. A. Durst, Stratford,
The W.M.S. United Church, will
hold their November meeting on Fri-
day-of this week November 14th, at 3
p.m. Reports of recent Sectional meet-
ing at Bluevale will be given,
The annual Sunday School ,Supper '
will be held in the . United •Church
basement on the evening of November
21st. The congregation are invited and
asked to donate scalloped potatoes or
baked beans pie or pickles. It is hoped
every family will be represented at
this annual get-to-getlier,
"The Mummy and The Mumps"
To have presented a play ten times,.
three of which were in their home town.
is the proud achievement of the group
of young people from Ripley, who on
Tuesday night .were guests of the
Wroxeter Women's Institute, who
sponsored the evening's entertainment.
A full house greeted the visitors who
were introduced by Mrs. McKay, who
spoke of the value of a junior Insti-
tute and Junior Farmer's Institute in
the community and. said their pro-
gramme was a best means of keeping
young people on the farm, There were
ten characters in the 3 act farce, The
Mummy and the Mumps. The plot was
interesting and each character well
portrayed. Francis Boyle, as Sir Henry
Fish and Murray Culbert as James
Shannon provided comedy all the way
through. Following the .play a dance
was enjoyed with Willoughby's Or-
chestra. The W.I. provided sandwich-
es, tarts, coffee and malted milk. Mrs.
Allen Munro welcomed the players and
audience, thanking all for the past sup-
Port given -to the W.f. Those taking
part were Francis Boyle, Austin Mar-
tin, Jim Needham, Murray Culbert,
Donald McTavish, Geraldine Courtney,
Margaret Orr, Helen Smith, Lillian
Osborne, Elaine Sutherland, Following
the second act, Mrs. Harold Hamilton
sang, "When You were Sweet Sixteen"
accompanied by Miss K. Hazelwood,
and was recalled for an encore, Should
this group in future return to Wrox-
eter judging from favourable' comment
they will receive a welcome,
Women's Institute
Mrs. George Edwards opened her
home for the November meeting of the
'Wroxeter Women's Institute on Wed-
nesday afternoon. Mrs. Allen Munro
presided and the meeting opened with
the singing of the Ode and the Lord's
prayer, Mrs. Wm. Maclean presented
the minutes. A vote of thanks was read
frotwour adopted soldier, Robert Riley,
who had received and was enjoying a
new radio, gift of the Wroxeter
Notes in response for gifts sent from
the Good Cheer ,Committee were read,
A gift of money was voted for the
Navy League, Some discussion on
Food for Britain Campaign resulted in
appointing a committee to look into
postage rates and other information be-
fore December meeting, at which time
the W.I. will lend their support to this
urgent appeal. The Roll Call was ans.
wered by a dottation to Port Stewart
bale. Gifts were also collected for the
Sunshine Bag, to be presented to a
former member now in a convalescent
home. Current events presented by
I Mrs, L V, MaeNenttey brought to
mind many interesting items, includ-
ing Princess Elizabeth's wedding. Mrs.
Harold Hamilton gave the topic, "Un-
ited Nations" recalling how and when
this group were organized their aims
and difficulties and stated if we are to
maintain peace much depends on the
women of the World. As individuals
we should have peace in our own hearts,
in our own homes, our neighbourhood,
elosing,with choice verses, "What slid
you see soldier". Three guests, Mrs.
Schack; Mrs. Carter and Miss
Davidson signed the visitors book, At
the tea hour the hostess was asssisted
by Mrs. George Lane. Miss K. Hazel-
' wood and Mrs. J. N. Allen, when a
social hour was enjoyed.
Usk Will Be Shipped
Wroxeter Women's Institute -at their
regular meeting Wednesday received
donations of new and used clothing for
their annual Port Stewart Bale. If
there are any in the Community Who
wish to Make a donation to this tale
it will be gratefully received. This bale
is sent to a church group at Port Stew-
art who aft its charge of di,stributiou
arid remodel when necessary, Please
leave your donation at "feiefitiond Offito
where. a committee will take