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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-01-10, Page 7THEY 0101:146-14AVE JOINED THE NAY? ! .4 —Central Press Canadlas When they talk of the "wets" and "drys" in Fort Lewis, Wash., the. subject is not about old-fashioned cheer, but the continuous rainstorms which have plagued the camp since the arrival there of Canada's Special; Force to Korea. In the above photo Cpl. George Elliott, left, of Montreal,. and Tpr. Ray Gould of Moncton, N.B., are seen taking a stroll across the, (lawn" outside their billet. S. J. WALKER funeral and Airibulance Service MODERN FUNERAL HOME 'Phone 106 Night 189' WINGHAM * ONT. • • S We have on hand for IMMEDIATE DELIVERY ANGLIAS and PREFECTS Low Priced - Economical - Comfortable Values In 1949 MERCURY Sedan 2-1949 FORD Coaches 1949 METEOR Coach 1948 FORD Coach 1948 MONARCH CLUB COUPE 1947 FORD Coach AND MANY OTHERS.FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE TRUCKS • TRUCKS FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Crossett Motors Limited Mercury - Lincoln - Meteor Cars Mercury Trucks Telephone 459 Wingham, Ont. Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. HomuthR.O. Mrs. H. Viola2Homuth R. 0. Registered` Optometrists Phone 118 Harriston, Ont. Insurance Company Est, 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. Head Office — Toronto H. C. MacLean Insurance Agency Wingham A. H. M TAVISH BARRISTER, SOLICITOR and NOTARY PUBLIC TEESWATER - ONTARIO Telephone 23 Teeswater WROXETER—Every Wednesday afternoon, 2-4 p.m., or by appointment. Business and Professional Directory WELLINGTON FIRE W. A. CRAWFORD, M.D. PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS Phone 150 Wingham J. W. BUSHFIELD, K.C. Barrister, •Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office -- Meyer Block, Wingham mompoialm'oiddmiimin DR, W. M. CONNELL DR. B. N. CORRIN PHYSICIAN and SURGEONS Phone 19 lC M MatLENNAN • , Veterinary' Surgeon (Mite ,,,..20/Litile Opposite and,.,SOUtit! of the United Church: PHONE' Ontario CRAWFORD HETHERINGTON • Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Winghatn, Phone 48 J. H. CRAWFORD, K.C. R. Sr HETHERINGTON, K.C. THE (51:6 HOME TOWN By STANLEY': is,,sisiV Crow olio wi4Eie& -n-ig ' MONEY? ANI>4/4 VE12MINI:)) EBOA2C., THAT WAITING PoreA LETTEI WITH A CHECK IT' ROLM/NE (' — THE BUTCHER41,K) MY MILK MA/4 Alto. THE wmATIHTEi KItJP r_ HOWCAN SHE BE so TOUGH ON HIM-- SHE WON 4 BUCKS ON A HOreSE SHE FICI<EC> MOM A RAC/MG FORM SPIE ACCIDENTLY FOUND //V HIS S4174 CASE .1; AT MRS SOLPHUR41BRIM6TONES BOART:AINGHOUSP, — 'GNP/46 -NC isoAtettetem tme-BUIONMs14'—ii bit) vkitfia ALL CLASSES OF MONUMENTS IN STOCK Moat Modern Equipment for Shoo and Cemetery Work Inscription Work Promptly Attended to. Brownlie Memorials WILLIAM BROWNLIE, Owner and Operator Alfred St. Wingham Box 373 'Phone 450 1811110110Mluntannommunns NEER! G Today The Ontario rarmer Is Pioneering Co-Operative Enterprise With 50,060 Neighbours He Has Built 150 Local Co-Operatives and a Provincial Organization These He Owns Controls and Uses To Purchase His Supplies and To Market His Products Belgrave Co Op. affiliated with United Co-Operatives of Ontario 'Wednesday, January 19th,R 1951 TfiV, WINGHANI ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE SEVEN' •••••••01.0..., Awommimiwwww.m.wwwook griowninomminirt Mr, Vern Denny spent the week- end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd North and children of London, spent New Years' day with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm, Mr. and Mrs, Wni. Jardine of Brus- sels and Mrs. Gamble, Gorrie, also Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hamilton, of Bluevale, were dinner guests with Miss Margaret Jardine on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. L, Hetherington and daughters, Toronto, were recent visitors with Mrs. Hetherington's mother, Mrs. M. Sellars. The annual meeting of the Women's Guild, St. James' AngliCan Church, will be held in the church basement Wednesday of this week, at ;3 p,m, Holy COmmunion followed morning' service on Sunday last in the United Church. Two new members, Mr, and Mrs. Don Gihnar, were received into church membership by certificate. Deep sympathy is extended to the family of the late Jaines T. Wylie, whose death took place in Wingham General Hospital on Sunday morning. Friends here learned with regret of the death of Mrs. T. H. (..;ibsoit. of Guelph, formerly of Wingham, at her home on' Sunday. Mrs,---'6ibson had been ill for almost a year. Besides her husband she is survived by two dau- ghters, Mrs, Charles 'Willson, George- town and Mrs, James Zeigler, Guelph. Progressive Euchre and Bingo . Seventeen tables were in the play on Friday night in the Masonic club rooms, when the Wroxeter Women's Institute sponsored a 'progressive euchre and crokinole. The committee in charge of arrangements were Mrs, Roy Hunter, convener, Mrs, Hector Knight, Mrs. Alvin Moffatt, Mrs. John Clarke and Mrs. Jim Doig, Mrs. Harold Hamilton won the first prize for ladies, Mrs. Clarke Renwick, sec- ond, Mr. Charles Cathers and Mr, I es Douglas won the awards for gentlemen. The New Year's Baby special tally was' won by Mrs. Har- vey Timm and Allen Muro: Winni- fred Munro and Gilbert Howes held the highest score for crokinole games, The committee assisted by their hus- bands, served refreshments, and a few games of bingo were enjoyed-, Mrs. W. T. MacLean won the special, a set of kitchen bowls, Announcement was made that the For-Rest Ladies' Club will hold a euchre on January 19th.,- the Masonic club rooms. Appreciation to Friends Mr, and Mrs, David Drapes and son, Wayne, visited with their fatal!. ies in Toronto during the Christmas vacation, They called on Mrs, F. U. Millward, Carol and Ernie. Mrs, M ill- his usual good health at present having suffered a heart attack, Mr, And Mrs. K. E. McKinney .and son Jim, accompanied by his school friend, Warren Rockwell of Toronto, snent the week-cod. at their home here, Walter .Smillie has disposed of his farm, 1st line IVIorriS to Joseph Chap- man, giving possession this week, Mr. Smillie has purchased, a farm 23is miles north of Seaforth and will move this week. Mrs, John Garniss, Morris, and Mrs, Barns Moffatt spent Sunday in London with Mr, John Garniss who is a patient in Victoria Hospital, Mrs, Garniss remained for a few days. S. Meeting The W,M.S, of Knox Presbyterian Church held the first meeting for the year at the home of Mrs. P. S. Mac- Ewan, There was a good attendance and three new members were received. The president, Mrs. Eldred Nichol, presided and opened the meeting with prayer. The roll was called and res- ponded to by repeating a portion of a favorite hymn, The offering was dedicated in prayer by Mrs. J. J. Elliott, Mrs. J. C. Higgins read a New Year poem and Mrs. Raymond Elliott read the Glad Tidings prayer. Passages of Scripture from the 4th and 28th chapters of Matthew were read by Mrs. Raymond Henning and on this portion of scripture Mrs. C. H. MacDonald based her Bible study remarks. Mrs. Harvey Robertson in- traduced the new study book. "Our Share in World Missions," which is a study of home missions. The first Chapter speaks of Advance pointing out that now is the time tomorrow may be too, late. After singing "Take My Life and Let it Be Consecrated Lord to. Thee' the president closed the meeting with prayer, Mrs. MacEwert served a cup of tea, Christmas cake and short bread, Mission Band Phyllis Hamilton, newly elected president of the Mission Band pre- sided at the meeting in the United Church. Joyce Hoffman offered a prayer for Peace followed by the roll call answered by a new year reso, lution, Eleven members paid their fees for 1951, The Mission Band Purpose and a prayer for missionaries in Japan was repeated. Eleanor Smith gave a new year reading. A story ".Toshio and Tama" was told ;by Mrs. W. J. Johnston. The members repre- senting flowers, conducted the Wor- ship Service. Verna Wheeler, "Moth- er Cherry Blossoms" had charge of the service this week. The Band is planning a social for Feb. 9th at 8:15 when the women of the senior W.M.S. auxiliary will be responsible for the lunch. L. A. Member Presented Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smillie were the guests of honor at a surprise party, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turvey,,arranged by the members of the Morris group of the Ladies' Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church and presented Mrs. Smillie with a silver sandwich plate. Mrs, Bernard Thomas read an 'address 'expressing regret that Mrs. Smillie was moving to an- other part of the county and would have to sever her connection with the society, where she had held office at different times most efficiently. The presentation was made by Mrs. W, Elston. Mrs, Smillie made a fitting reply. Progressive crokinole was played. Donald McMurray acted the part of a lady and won high points. Bobby McMurray was high for men, Bruce Robertson played lady and along with Mr. Smillie received the consolation. The ladies served lunch, 'United Societies Meet The January meetings of the United Church Women's Societies were held at the home of Mrs. George Thornton. There was a large attendance and three new members joined. Mrs. Anson Thornton of Gorrie was an interested visitor. Mrs. J. H. Smith read the Scripture lesson for the Association. Mrs, Corrigan presided at the piano and Miss Emma Johnston reported more than nine hundred dollars had been raised for manse improvements. Roll call for both societies were answered by payment of . annual fees. The 2nd vice presi- dent, Mrs. Sparling Johnston presided for the W.M.S. meeting of the United Church. A message of sympathy was sent the president, Mrs. Earl Hamil- ton, who had been suddenly bereaved, Mrs. Thornton was leader in the worship service and Miss Mary Duff, reader. Mrs. W. J. Johnston had chlirge of the prbgram, The Uisited Church Re-enters Japan through partnership in Church Work. 'Closing prayers were read by Mrs. Edward Johnston, Mrs. Sparling Johnston and Mrs. James Johnston. ward formerly of Wroxeter, expressed deep appreciation of the kindness of the people of Wroxeter and commun- ity to Mr. Millward, who is a patient in Beck Memorial Hospital, London, and herself and children at the Christ- mas season. Reports of Mr. Millward's condition are very favorable, He has gained twenty pounds in weight and is feeling much better, His many friends and neighbours here wish for him a speedy and .complete recovery. World Day of Prayer February' 9th has been set for the annual World Day of Prayer, which will this year be held in the United Church. A committee from St, James' Anglican Church, the Presbyterian and week the cL:,,t,10). tendi4kCehuilrtelisge-Inslillno.trie for et this s erv i Women's Missionary Society The January meeting of the Wom- en's Missionary Society will be held in tlw United Church parlours on Fri- day afternoon of this week, January 12th.. at 3 p.m. Theme, New Year, New Hope and New Opportunity. Mrs, Vern Denny and Mrs. U. E. Cronhielm will have charge of the devotional, Mrs. R. B. Palmer will re- view a chapter of the study book. Rev. U. E. Cronhielm will give the message and take charge of the instal- lation of the officers for 1951. Roll Call "Row Can We Broaden Our _Mis- sionary Vision,". All the ladies are cordially invited to the inouthl, nieet- ing of the W,1tI,S, Howick Follies The people in this community can expect something new in the way of entertainment on Friday night of this week, when the Howick Lions Club will sponsor the Howie': Follies. It is a con test concert with groups irons the three villages taking- part, Ford- \vie!), Gorrie and \Alroxeter. Home tal- ent has always been appreciated here and no.doubt this concert will be very special. Reniember the date, January 12th., at 8,15 p,m., Wroxeter Hall. Come out and support the .Howick Lions in their work as a service club. Chairman in charge of arrangements is Gordon Gibson. Women's Institute Mrs. Harold :Hamilton, Bluevale, was guest speaker Wednesday after- noon, when Wroxeter Branch Wom- en's Institute, held their first meeting of the New Year in the Masonic club rooms. The topic was Christian Citi- zenship. The speaker defined the word christian, to be a believer in the religion of Christ, with qualities, such as faith, love, limnility, service and citizenship as the status of a person who owes allegiance to the govern- ment for Ins political rights and pri- .vileges, A Christian citizen must be pure in thought, in word and deed, gentle, patient, tolerant and not crit- ical. We must have vision and plan great things for the future.. To help bring this about we must give of our time and talents willingly and called on the members to go forth in the New Year with courage and rededica- ted lives. The motto, "Homes are the green houses where the plants of citizenship grow," was given by Mrs. Alvin Moffatt, who said, "A green house is a building in which the temperature is regulated to the cultivation of ten- der and flowering plants." She com- pared the children in our homes with the. plants, suggesting they need love and happiness if they are to develop into good citizens. They need the qualities of good citizenship bestowed upon them when they are young and. should be taught to be honest, obed- ient, to take responsibilities and to get along with others, These can only come front the home and are the par- ents responsibility. The president, Mrs. Vern Denny. presided and gave New Year's greet- ings to those present, calling on the -members to live up to the W. I, Creed in 1951 to make it the best year yet, Mrs. Win, MacLean read the minutes and correspondence which included many thank you notes from those remembered by treats at Christmas. Mrs. Munro, convener of the Christ- mas cheer committee reported 41 par- cels had been sent. Also a subscription to a magazine and the gift of a dress shirt to our adopted sailor in Sunny- brook Hospital. One hundred and eighty-four articles of clothing and a box of candy sticks were sent to the Huron County Children's Aid Society, in care of Miss Clare McGowan. The roll call, "Something I would like to see on next year's programme," brought an interesting response. Some suggestions were, a mother and son banquet. Canadian writers, Grand- mothers' meeting, demonstration on Christmas decorations and gift wraps ping. Mrs. Wes Newton conducted a con- test, completing well known proverbs, which was won by Mrs. Harold Ham- ilton, Mrs. W. T. MacLean and Mrs, Lyle Brothers were appointed nom- inating committee for the coming year's officers, Programme commit- tee for the coming year will be Mrs, John Lane, convener, Mrs. Ken Web- ster, Mrs. G. A. Wearring, ,Mrs, Cl, arics .Cathers, Mrs. Thos, Parker, Mrs, Roy Hunter. .vainily Night will be held in. Feb- ruary. in charge of arrangements for the evening are, Mrs. Vern Denny, convener; Mrs. Lyle Brothers, Mrs, Wes. Newton, Mrs. D. S. MaeNaU- ghton and Mrs. W. T, MacLean.. Mrs. Allen Munro. on 'behalf of those present, expressed appreciation to all who took part in the day's pro. granune, especially Mrs. Hamilton, guest speaker and the hostesses, Mrs. Harvey Reidt, Miss K. Hazelwood,. Mrs. Les. Douglas and firs, Alvin Moffatt. A social hour was enjoyed at the close, 4 HELLO THERE! . . . Hope you en- joy our FARM PAGE (12:00 noon) & MARKET REPORTS (6:20 p.m.). If you have any news of meetings, Forum activities or interesting items, drop me a line here at CFPL, Lon- don, I'd like to hear from you. 980 --CFPL's ROY JEWELL ORDER YOUR STORM WINDOWS EARLY Sash. Open or Glazed Corr:pito Window Units with Prefitted Sash, Cellar Units, Verandah Sash, Door Frames, Barn Sash, 4 or 6 lights, Screens and Storm Sash made-to-order. To Prevent Rot order your sash Primed, Campbell & Gorbutt Makers of High Grade Sash Diagonal Rd. Wingham ‘s: BLUEvAix RPV. R. A, Brook conducted the Tegnlar morning service in the United Church, and took his text from John, the world ye have tribulations; Be of good courage have overcome the world". Communion service was observed 'when fire members were received by certificate, At Knox Presbyterian church Dr. Q. If, MacDonald spoke from Deuteron- omy 33-2 5 "Thy shoes shall be iron and brass, and as thy days, so shall --shy strength '''be," Next Sunday even- ing, January 14th there will be a public service when the film "The Second Chance" will be shown. Every one is welcome, Mr. and Mrs. James Michie of Morris and Mrs. Laura Kirton were guests with Mr, John Kirton on January 5th to celebrate his 89th birthday, Mr. Kirton isn't enjoying HAMILTON OPTICAL CO. W. R. Hamilton, R. O. Optometrist for Over 25 Years. Telephone 37 for Appointment. WROXETER RONALD G. McCANN PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT CLINTON, ONTARIO Office: Royal Bank Phones: Office 561, Res, 455. J. A. FOX Chiropractor and Drugless Therapist. 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