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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-11-27, Page 7411150051;240.5000tillt4100010AIRSOlati50,51,45505005015145110540.0004111501. Little Tots HIGH CHAIR COMMODE CHAIR CRIB & MATTRESS CARRIAGES DOLL CARRIAGES BABY SWINGS DOLL HAMPERS LUNCH SET (Table, 2 Chairs) VELOCIPEDES WHEEL BARROWS BATHENETTES Dad SMOKER CARD TABLE SETS FOOT-STOOL LUGGAGE SUITCASE GLADSTONE BAG BRIEF CASE Ltt tilia' family doctor, Canada Life representatives get an intimate picture of the lives of scores of men, women and children in each community. Sometimes sorrow and tragedy visit the homes they know. Often they see happiness prevail, ,because families have planned for the years to conies. \Because of broad experience, thorough training and sympathetic understanding of human problems, the Canada Life representatives ate well equipped to study your individual requirements and to reconiniend the 'type of financial protection best suited to your tieds. They are the type of people you will like to con- sult. You'll find them good citizens, good Mends. ANADA ,LIEE IMF .6r it At c o COLIN C. CLU., Manager FRANK C. HOPPER r.oeoa.:312,,uno Motorists-Truckers • Crossett Motor Sales Your MERCURY and LINCOLN Dealer Telephone 459 Wingham HAVE ON HAND A FULL STOCK IN ALL SIZES OF THE FAMOUS ire00110 Studded Ground-Grip Tires FOR MUD OR SNOW NO CHAINS NEEDED Have a pair put on your car or truck today and enioy are advantage of Ground-Grip Traction. WROXETER 414-. and Mrs, Harold Hamilton spent the week-end with Fergus friends Mrs, B. Martin and her daughter, and attended the Annual At Hone of )4§,,campron Nelson, both of Lon, the Women's Instit u te of which branch don, spent a fe'w days last Week with Mrs, Hamilton was a former member, Mr. and ,Mrs„ J, H., Wylie, Miss Cassie Harris expects to leave in a few- days for Bath, 'New Bruits- wick, where she will be a guest Of .Dr,. and Mrs. James Lockhart, Later Miss Harris will go to Western Canada where she .will take up residence, • Rev, Harold Snell of Exeter, was -in charge of services, in Wroxeter - and. Salem Churches on Sunday last and chose for his subject, "What Would Jesus Do", based on the second Chapter of St. Luke's Gospel. Rev. U, E.•Cron- liielm had charge at Exeter T..htited Church. . • Mr. John Arkell and. Miss Helen Arkell, were guests . at the liOnte of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie on Monday last. • Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyndrnan of Gor- rie were Sunday guests of Mr, and, Mrs. John Gowdy, Mr. and -Mrs. H. V. MacKenney re- turned on Monday from • an enjoyable two weeks' vacation at Lake Of Bays, Muskoka.. • • , • Mrs. George Griffith left. last week for Rosetown,. Seek., where she will visit her sister, Mrs. .james Sander- son and. Mr. Sanderson. Pictures Well Attended Sponsored by the local Women's Institute and through the Co-Opera- tion of the Department of Education and Federation .of Agriculture. Topici on interesting subjects were enjoyed by the large group gathered in the :Gown Hall on Thursday evening. Mrs. ,Harold Hamilton introduced Mr. Roy. who'was in charge. The subjects shown were; -Tomorrow's - Citizens, Land. from the Sea, A day at Polymer; and What's on Your Mind. An added attraction was the Highland Dancing 'by Jean .Moffat and Gilberta Howse, who were recalled for 'an encore. An- other evening of pictures will be ar- ranged in January, . Women's Institute The December meeting of Wroxeter Women's Institute will be - held on Wednesday, 3rd., at 2.30 p.m. Current EVents, Mrs. Wm. Hart; Roll Call, Gift for a Shut-in; Exhibit of Handi- work; Something made by each mem- ber this year. Rev. U. E, Cronhielm will be guest speaker. Christmas Carols, will be sung. 1 it 1 111 Ill 111 Wellwood, retired missionary front. China, in Wingham on Thursday, Miss Wellwood, when .a girl, lived in her homn on the Iltit Con, of W, Wawa- nosh, Mr. Robert J, Ross celebrated his eighty-eighth birthday on November 12th, We wish him' many happy returns of his birthday, ,Mr. and Mrs. 'Albert McQniilin vis- itedlon Friday. with Mr. and WS, Clif•• ford Johnston of HOlyrood. • The Young People of the Presbyter,. ian Church were invited to Langside' Church on Monday^evening, Mrs. Robert Rossl spent a few days last week with . friends in London. Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft was taken to Victoria Hospital on Sunday for fur- ther treatment. . Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coulter moved one:day last week to spend the winter • with her father, Mr. Wm. Pardod and Miss' Mabel. . What Would. You Expect to find in a "Good"'Vurniture Store For Christmas? • Whether on business or pleasure•bent, make this "Goodwill Hotel" your headquarters. Located right in the center of everything . . . a block east of Woodward Avenue on Elizabeth Street. overlooking Grand Circus Park. Hotel Wolverine is accessible b oil sections of the city. 500 rooms .. each wills tub and shower. Good - 'Doll„ Ample pocking spaces varoge service also "'orrailablo. Home of THE TROPICS .. most unusual night spot la morale . . . irsuriass South Seas 01.01Pbeft HUE 'WOLVERINE CMZEN el A GOOD FRIEND • vid National Film Board will show pictures in the Institute Hall `here on Monday, 'December 1st., at 8.30 sharp, EverYone IS cordially invited to attend these Meetings, and see these educa- tional filnis. Mr. .and Mrs. Rellison Falconer of Lucknow, spent Sunday with his par- ents; Mr. and 'Mrs. Cecil Falconer. • The regular meeting Of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church was held on 'Wednesday last at the home 'of Mrs. J. F. MacLean, with the president, Mrs:.Robert Mowbray in charge of. the meeting.. The Scripture lesson and Meditation talk, was .given 'by Mrs. W. S. Sutherland, on' Faith. Mrs. Gordon Elliott led iii the Glad'Tidings Pray- er, and Miss Lila,,Enter'son-gOve a read- ing, Are You Ready?' Christ' •waits, and , Mrs. Lott, gave .a reading,. Tying the, Strings •iiv Missionary Work. The W.M.S.-closed their fiscal year in Nov-. ember.an&Mr4 Sutherland had charge of the installation'. of • officers:: Hon., PreSident, Mrs, D." Kennedy and- Mrs. Robt..Mowbray, who will shortly leave this community; President, Mrs. W. S. Sutherland; 1st. Vice-President, Mrs. Albert Walters; 2nd. Vice-President, Mrs. Jas, McInnis; .Sec., Mrs: Dawson Craig; Treas., Mrs. Johnston Conn; Assistant Treas., Mrs. Ezra WelWood; Glad Tidings Sec., Mrs.—John Craig; Home Helpers Sec., Mrs, Robt. Ross; Welcome and Welfare Sec., Mrs` Lett Assist, Miss Lila Emerson; Lilirary and Lit. Sec., Mrs. Frank ,Coulter; Supply Sec., iMrS. • Cecil Falconer; Student Sec., Mrs. J. F. MacLean; Mission Band Leaders,• Mrs. McInnis, Miss Annie Laidlaw and Mrs. •Ezra Welwood. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. MacLean and the .social time enjoyed by all. The ladies liati passed their allocation for the year. •;; East Wawanosh Council were put in by acclamation at Friday nominations with Mr. George Walker taking Mr. Lewis Ruddy's place as Councillor and there will be. an election for Reeve on Dec, 1st., with Reeve J. D. Beecroft and Lewis Ruddy competing. Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Johnston, Alice, Jimmie and. Jack, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Wood of Seaford', Mr. Morris Sorthing of Indian Head, Sask., is spending the winter months in Ontario, having come East with Mr. Wilfred Walker, when he came back front Sask. Mrs. lien McClcnaghan has been under the Doctor's care during the past week and Mrs. Bill Parker and children of London, have been with her. It will 'be of interest to many to know that Mr. and Mrs. Parker and family motored through the States dur- ing October and went to Vancouver, and from there to Nattaitno, on Van- tourer Island to visit for two weeks at the home of her sister, Mrs. Stanley Leeson. They went when going West, North to Calgary and found lots of snow there, but otherwise, the weather and roads were grand. Don't forget the Comedy Drama, Lena Rivers which is being presented this'Wednesday evening in the Memor- ial Hall here, under the auspices of the Women's Institute by the Progressive Class of Kincardine United Church. Mr. and Mrs. 'Melvin ,"McClenagliatt of Kitchener, and Miss Faye McClen- aghan of London, spent the week=end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. liett McClettaglian. Mr. and Mrs, E. Groskorth and children spent the week-end with her patents, Mr. and Mrs. Flagg of Union- Ville,' and attended the Winter Fair. Mr.. and ars, W. R. Farrier, who spent the past week at New Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Carman Pattie, rettrn-, ed with Mr, and Mrs. Groskorth on Sunday. Mrs. Donald Cameron of Dearborn, Midi., spent last week with het par- ents,Mr. and Ms. J. B. Morrison. any in this community will con- gratulate the Kinloss Reeve, Mr. Alex MtKetiAe and 'his councillors, John W. Colwell, George Tiffin, David R. Car- ruthers and Russell Gaunt, en 'their acclamation at Their Nomination meet- ing last Friday, ,Mr: and Mrs. Ed. Walker of Zetland, motored to Montreal last week to visit at the home of their son and his fam- ily. Mt. Jim .Currie 'accompanied them and spent the week at the home of his sister, Mrs. Erie Elliott of'Ottawa, and attended the Winter Fair there. Mt. Robert Ross of London, spent the week-end at the home of his par- , ents, 'Mn. and Mts. Rat, Ross. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Iluekton of Tor- onto, and their daughter, Mrs. 'Brian: Boothman :and her sons, feet and Rod- ney, of Haaeldint, Alberta, spent the week-end m the home of the formes daughter, Mrs. Thos. Morrison. The tegulat ontlity meeting of the: of the United Churth, Vas held on Wednesday last itt the S. S. Room, Miss Rona- VanVelsor was a visitor at the Royal Fair, Toronto, last week. Mrs; Wm. Lowe and little daughter,. of Parkway, Ontario, was called to her borne here last week, owing to the ill- ness of her father. ELECTRICITY IS PRECIOUS THE HYDRO-ELECTRIO POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO Women's Institute. Many gifts of clothing front friends in the :commun.,- ity. The committee are deeply grate- ful to all, who in any way helped in this project of good neighbouring, „ Wroxeter Group Wingers For the second year Wroxeter WQ- pen's Institute Group have !been awarded first place in the Inter-Insti- tute Contest Concert held in Gorrie on Monday night, Their variety pro, gramme consisted of the following numbers. Opening chorus, 0 Canada and The Maple Leaf by the entire cast, Highland Fling danced by Jean Mof, fat; Gilberta Howes; solo, Pm Just a little pettinia in an onion patch, by Gil- bert Howes, A pantomine, The inter- rupted Romance. Ladies quartette, "Peg-0' My Heart",,by Thelma Den- ny, Franc4 Wylie, „Gilberto Howes, Jean Moffat. Monologue, 'Aunt ' Mar- tha . goes to the Moides,• Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton; Scarf Drill by eight ladies, Closing chorus, -Wish me Luck as you Wave Me Goodbye. Mr, Frank Green and Arthur, Miss Edythe Weir, Mr. and Mrs. Allister Green and daughter, Lynda, spent Sun- day with ;Toronto friends.. Mrs. C. COok of Hensall; was. a Sun- day visitor with Mrs, T. G. Hemphill. Mr. .and Mrs.: Wm. Hart; Mr. and Mrs. George Hyslop; Mr. George Grif- fith and Mr. Ross Sanderson, were in Wainfleet on Saturday, attending the funeral of a cousin, the late Mr. Clar- ence Owen. Mrs. Owen . was Zelma SaVage, a former resident of Wroxeter, • Women's Association Eighteen members were present for the November meeting of the Women's Association United Church, on Tues- day last. Mrs. Harvey McMichael and Mrs. Wes Newton ' were in ' charge. The Roll Call was answered by a verse containing the word "Perfect". Quilt- ing took up the greater part of the af- ternoon. Pot Luck Supper was served at the close. Mission Band -- The November meeting of the Buds of Promise 'Mission Band was held in United `Church schoolroom on ' Mon- day last. The meeting opened with soft music, Evelyn Anger at the piano. Pres- ident, Marilyn MacLean presided. All repeated the purpose and sang the opening hymn, Give to God our Utmost Praise. Donald Gibson led in prayer, followed by repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison; Betty Newton pres- ented the Scripture lesson, Exodns, Chapter 20, verses 1 -17, all the child- ren joined in singing In my heart them rings a melody. Thirty-nine members answered the Roll Call. Mrs. Lloyd Magee told the Story, Shera hears new voices, taken from the Study Book, urged to come to the next meeting Shera of the Pupjaw. Members were prepared to , subscribe for World Friends, The hymn What a Friend we have in Jesus and the Mizpah bene- diction brought an interesting meeting to a close, Mrs. Stuart. Higgins and Mrs. Harvey Reidt were the leaders in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rae and son, Douglas of Hanover, were guests of the former's mother, on Thursday. Miss Jessie Strachan and her nephew, Mr. Thomas Strachan of ,Brussels, were Sunday visitors at the same home. The Young People's Union will hold their weekly meeting on Thbrsday ev- ening of this week in the church school-room. National Night Service The Young People's Union United If it's an • Overcoat you want We have them These, are old stock and we are selling them at Reduced Prices $80C 0 UP Regular Price $20.00 and up, See them' at '. DOBSON'S GENERAL STORE in WROXETER Church, will hold a National Night Service in the church school room on Sunday, November 30th., at 7.30 p.m, Everyone is invited to attend. At his home in Wroxeter, on Wed- Mr. Alex Wright nesday, November 19th, 1947, follow- ing a lingering illness there entered in- to rest a lifelong and highly esteemed Citizen in the person of Mr. Alex Wright. Alex Wright known to his friends as "Sandy" was born in Turnberry Town- ship in 1879, a son of- the late Wm. Wright and Jessie McIntosh Wright. In 1906 he was married to Margaret J. Finlay of Howick, who with five children survives, William, Mrs, Allan Munro (Laura), Mrs. Leslie Douglas, (Margaret), all of this community; G , Mrs. Gordon 'Greig (Vera), Bluevale; Mrs. Wm. Lowe (Irene), Barkway, Ontario, also six grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Win. Listowet; Mrs, Thomas Simpson, Brussels; Mrs. Richard Bennett, Conquest, Sask„ two brothers, Frank, Wroxeter; Fillmore, Sask. A. sister, Mrs. Prank Green predeceased him two years ago. Mr. Wright who farmed in this dis- trict, until his retirement lit 1942, was a good neighbour and kind friend and 101 be greatly missed. Funeral services were held on Satur- day from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright. Rev. U. E. Cronhiehrt United Church, Was in charge assisted by Rev. John Greig of Collingwood, who sang "race to Pace". Pallbearers were William Simpson, Allister Green, Harold Finlay, Stuart Higgins, Jack MacLean, Ray Loutitt, Flower bearers, Arthur Green, Andrew Simpson, Prank Graham, George Harris, Harvey Mc- Michael, Andy Gibson, Intement Was made in Wroxeter cemetery. WHITECHURCH Mr. Win. Dawson has bought the house and lot, East of the village from Mr. John Mowbray. Rev. and Mrs, W. J. Watt spent the week-end with relatives in Toronto and Mr. Watt had charge of the services in Oakwood 'United Church, his form- er 'home Church. Mr., Henry McGee spent a week in Toronto with his son, Mr. Roy McGee and •attended the Winter Pair. Mr. Albert Coultes has been ill from a heart attack during the past week, and under the Dr's care and has 'been advised to lay off work or a month. Oulte a number from here attended the funeral of the late Miss Caroline Mother BOOK-CASE EASY CHAIRS COFFEE TABLES NEST TABLES LAMPS. MIRRORS HASSOCKS STUDIO COUCH SOFA BED BED-SPREAD SEWING CABINET SATIN CUSHIONS RADIO REFRIGERATOR KITCHEN STOOL STEP-STOOL CARPET SWEEPER Misses (or the Girl Friend) WALNUT CHESTS the Benediction, The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church will meet this Thursday at the home of Mrs. Jas. McInnis. Mrs, Nathaniel Bolt, ,Mrs. Harold Cook and son, Ivan of Blyth, spent Thursday last with the farmer's dau- ghter, Mrs. John Purdon and all visited with Mrs. Melvin Morrison on Luck- now road. Sewing MachineRepairService ALL MAKES Work Guaranteed Free Estimates Machines Electrified Needles and Belts Agent STAINTON HARDWARE Telephone 30 Wingham * Thursday, November 27, 1947 THE WINGIM111. ADVANCE--T110$ Bale Shipped' A fine bale of new and used clothing has been sent to Fort Stewart, Ont- ario, through the efforts of the local with the President, Mrs. -Victor :Emer- son, in charge of the meeting, Proverbs 3 was read respOnsively, and ,Mrs, E. Groskorth led in prayer. A nomin- ating committee was appointed to bring in a slate of officers for the W.M.S. and W.A. at the next meeting. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie, Mrs. W. 5. Watt and Mrs. Jas. Falconer. Mrs. Emerson was in charge of the Study Book, telling of the difficulty of language involved in the first translation-of the Bible into the language for the North American Indians, and she conducted a Quiz, Who Ant I? on the Chapter.. Mrs, Jas. Falconer gave a very interesting report of the recent Presbyterial meeting held at 1311tevale. The ladies decided to send a bale to the Fred Victor ,Mission in Toronto, and asked for new and used clothing. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie led in prayer for the Missionary workers, and Mrs. Emerson closed the meeting with Ontario's fast-growing . Industry and agriculture, demands main and more ,atectricity., New pawer .1deYelopments cannot be hunt fast enough to supply the immediate need. 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