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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-01-16, Page 5WEIIK'stiSDAY, ,11ANILIAltY 16th, log THE 'WINGHAM. ADVANCE-TIMES l'ACM Irmo FORDIVIC11 Student teachers from the stmt.. ford Normal teaching at the Ford- wich public school last week were Miss Maxine jacklin, Wroxeter and Miss ;Marie O'Krafka, Gorrie, Fordwich branch of the Bible $0- ciety has raised $105.25 for 1.951. Lucky Groom Glen Doig, of St, Catharines, son of Mr, and Mrs, Ross Doig, was prize winner in a lucky groom contest con- ducted by a furniture company in that city. There was also a lucky bride, and together they will receive articles valued at $3,000. Mrs. Robert Nay Passes The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. Robert Nay and his daughter, Mrs, Glenn Johnston, in the ibss they have sustained in the death of wife and mother, who pass- ed away Tuesday of last week. Mrs. will When be a health ss to y. ptehre. wNhayol'se cpeamssminugnit mitted, her talents were used to the benefit of all. If sold for the value of its chem- ical contents, the human body would be worth 98c. Noah Webster began writing the dictionary in 1807 and finished in 1828. BsCarnival n BELGRAVE Friday, Junuary 25 8.15 p.m. Featuring STRATFORD SKATING CLUB and Broomball Game. COSTUME EVENTS INCLUDE Best Dressed Lady and Gent, National Costume Best Bobby Burns Couple Largest Family Oldest Person an Skates Musical Keg Race Nursery Rhyme Costume Best Comic CASH and OTHER PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN SPONSORED BY CLUB 20. Watch next week for full prize list. Buds of Promise Band Meets The Buds of Premise Mission Band held their first meeting of the new year in the United Church school room on Monday after school. Ann Douglas was organist and the meet- ing opened with quiet music, Jamie Sanderson ,newly-electea president., was in the chair and opened the meeting with the hymn "When Mothers of Salem," Daisy Gibson read the minutes. Mrs. George Gib- son installed the new officers. The roll call was answered by naming a tree. Larry Durst, treasurer, re- ceived the offering. The second hymn chosen, was "Can a Little Child like Me?" Shirley Reidt road the Scrip- ture lesson, Luke Chapter 21, verses 1-7. Sentence prayers were given by George Knight, Gwen Gibson, Rev. E. W. Todd. Darleen Brothers fav- oured with a piano solo. Mr. Todd introduced the study book "Where the Carp Banners Ply." It is a story about Japan and to illustrate, picures were "'shown, depicting life in that country ,especially among the child- ren. The children were asked to make a home-made Valentine with which to answer the roll call at the Feb- ruary meeting. The meeting closed with the singing of the hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and the benediction. Leaders of the mission band in charge were Mrs. George Gibson, Mrs. William Wright and Mrs. Allen Munro. Engagement Announced The engagement is announced of Iva Leona Gallaher, younger daugh- ter of Albert Gallaher, Wroxeter, On- tario, to Robert E. Michener, Wheel- ing, West Virginia, the marriage to take place February, 14th at London, Ontario. It's not too late to order your Storm Windows for winter comfort. • CRAZY E SEE PAGE ELEVEN. FIRST CLASS WATCH REPAIRS AT MODERATE PRICES Owing to lack of space, am com- polled to confine my repairs' to watches only. George'Williams Located in MASON'S STORE CAMPBELL & fiORBUTT Sash Manufacturers Diagonal Rd. Wingham When Service is Required on your Lighter or Pipe send it to CAMERON'S BILLIARDS VS•011•100.0•4•10001310•111100•71•••••••• "FAIRVIEW" Nursing Home for the Aged Will Accommodate Semi-invalid or Bed Patients. MRS. J. H. mdixr PHONE 103 WINGHAM =:= ONTARIO 0••••••• o•ottoocenomormt•ta.tro....t.twoont••••-rt•moomott••••numfook. • • • uchre and Dance "Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall WINGHAM on FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Cards start at 8 thnto Music by HENDERSON'S ORCHESTtlA Lunch Counter Admission 50c Radios & 'Washers REPAIRED GUARANTEED SERVICE HOME APPLIANCES E. SEDDON PRONE 505 WINGHAM NEWS OF WROXETER Publicity Brings Shower of Goods for Young Koreans B, Millward. The president, Mrs. George Griffith, presided and open- ed with the repeating of the Lord's prayer, Mrs, Vern Clarke read from the "Forward," Arrangements were made for the annual vestry meeting to be held in the church basement on the evening of January 16th. A pot luck supper will be served at 7 O'clock ,followed by the business meeting. Mrs. Vegan invited the group to meet at the rectory in Feb- ruary on the afternoon of the 13th. Rev. Douglas Vegan took over the meeting for the election of officers as follows; Hon. president, Mrs. Isa- bel Davy; president, Mrs. Ken Ben- nett; vice-president, Mrs. Glenn Mc- Kercher ; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Clarke Sharpin; altar attendant, Jim Clarke, assisted by Guild ,members. Mrs. Bennett read an interesting art- icle, "The History of St. James," dating back to the purchase of the present building, The afternoon was spent alining. At the close refresh- ments were served. Of Owen Sound, who enclosed a dona- tion for the work of the W. I, The motto in keeping with the season, "Don't Walk This Year in f...ast Year's Rut," was ably dealt with by Mrs, Ken Webster. some suggestions were; Plan work for each day; Pe prepared for the unexpected; Use our neighbours; form decisions; Plan bobby or object for the ,coming year; Try to take part in community work. She closed with a choice verse "Son of a Hundred Kings' by Thomas B, Contain. Current events were re- viewed by Mrs. Wes Newton, who told interesting items of internation- al and local interest wih a few jokes added. The topic for the day was book review by Mrs: John Lane, who chose "The Little Princesses," writ- ten by Miss Mariam. Crawford (Craw- fie) for seventeen years governness to the Princess Elizabeth, It was a charming story. which was made more interesting in view of the recent visit of Princess Elizabeth to Canada. Plans were made to hold a pro- gressive euchre in Masonic hall shortly, with Mrs. Jack MacLean, Mrs, John Lane, Mrs, Martin and Mrs. MacNaughton in charge of ar- rangements. The February meeting will take the form of Family Night, with Mrs. Lyle Brothers, Mrs. Wes Newton, Mrs. W .T. MacLean, Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Wylie in charge of the programme. Refreshment com- mittee, Mrs. Wm. Hart, Mrs. Ira MacLean, Mrs. Jim Doig, Mrs, Frank Sanderson, Mrs. Alvin Moffat, Mrs. Les. Douglas and Mrs. Thos. Parker were named a nominating committee. Programme committee for 1952-1953 are Mrs, D. S. MacNaughton, Mrs. Ken Webster, Mrs. Allen Munro, Mrs. W. T. MacLean, Mrs. J. H. Wylie, Mrs. J. N. Allen and Mrs. Frank Earls. Tea was served at the close by Mrs. Wes. Newton, Mrs. Frank Earls, Mrs. Statia and Miss Margaret Jardine, Mrs. Thomas Hemphill is visiting friends in Hamilton this week. Mrs. Wilfred Horning of Kitchener, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Smith of Wroxeter, was entertained at several showers prior to her marriage. Those entertaining for her were Mrs. .1. Polz, Mrs. H. Deitz, Miss Shirley Joseph and her fellow employees at Kitchener. A social evening was given for Mr. and Mrs. Horning on Friday evening at Bluevale commun- ity hall, when a presentation was made. Mr. and Mrs. Horning will take up residence in Kitchener. Mr. Andy Pokolukus has spent the past two weeks in Winnipeg where he was called, owing to the serious illness of his mother. A missionary skit entitled "Found Faithful" was the special feature of the meeting of the Young People's Union which was held in the church schoolroom on Sunday evening, Ron- ald McMichael was in charge of the programme and Shirley Newton pre- sided. The meeting was opened with the hymn "Stand up for Jesus". Ronny Higgins read the Scripture lesson, choosing Co, Rev. E. W .Todd led in prayer and Bishop , Heber's great missionary hymn was ' sung "From Greenland's Icy Moun- tains". Then followed the skit, in which several members took part. The hymn "Rescue the Perishing" and the Mizpah benediction brought Ian interesting meeting to a close, Mrs, Ben Hyslop, Wroxeter South, ! is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs, William Hart. Mr. and Mrs, John Pipe and child- ren, Elizabeth and John, spent Sun- day with Mr .and Mrs.'Lyle Brothers. Miss Shirley Newton, who has for some months been on the staff of ' the Bank of Commerce, Wingham, has been transferred to the Wrox- eter branch and commtnend work oil Monday last. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. MacLean and Mr. and Mrs. John MacLean and son Dale spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Haines of Wingham district, Response Gratifying three of the interest and help of the The personal appeal for clothing people in Western Ontario, These lads who pooled their Christmas parcels from home in order to share with the children, who through war are home- less, hungry and cold ,Will be heart- ened to know the folks hack home care enough to do something about it. The address is as follows: A 800001 Pte IVIitchell E, C., 25th Canadian F.D.S. (R C A S C) Cho Postmaster C.A.P. 05000 Vancouver, B.C,, (Korean Relief) Alternative address for the children of Korea which have been adopted by the 25th Unit of Canadian soldiers, has brought a re- sponse which has touched the hearts of the parents of Ted Mitchell of Wroxeter, who sent the appeal to his parents. Already parcels are on the way and plans are made for many more. Members of Wroxeter Women's Institute have set up a committee to pack and mail parcels, If anyone in the community has children's clothing, new or good used clothing, please send it to the local telephone office. The committee in charge are Mrs. J .N. Allen and Mrs. Roy Hun- ter ,assistants ,Mrs. Allen Munro and Mrs. J. H, Wylie. The committee would welcome cash donations to help cover the postage. For those who may wish to pack their own, the limit is ten pounds and the cost of postage is fifteen cents per pound. Some kind people have offered quilts and blankets. No doubt these articles are badly needed hut the size and weight of parcels make it impossible to mail these. However inquiries are being made as to shipping a larger bale through some Korean relief -organization and information will be announced later. At present the appeal is for children's clothing especially. Mr. Mitchell has written his son, his commanding of- ficer and a Canadian correspondent in Korea, who has already written an article for the Canadian Press about this particular group of child- ren adopted by the 25th Canadian Unit. Mr. Mitchell has informed all CIO Commanding Officer 25th Can. F.D.S. (used Clothing) Funeral Mrs. Geo, Brown Funeral services for the late Mrs. Brown widow of the late George Brown of Gananoque were held on Saturday upon the arrival of the afternoon train. Mrs. Brown's hus- band was a son of the late Rev. Brown, who at one time was minis- ter of the Presbyterian Church in this village, and brother of the late Mrs. Thomas Gibson, who was well known here. Interment took place in the family plot, Wroxeter ceme- tery, Mrs. Henry Timm, who has been at the home of her son, Harvey, for some months, has returned to her home in Listowel, She was accom- panied by her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Felke", who will spend some time with her mother. Mr. James McTavish who has been in poor health has returned to Wing- ham General Hospital for further treatment. George Allen Passes This community was shocked to learn of the death of a former resi- dent, George Allen, following an hour's illness on Monday morning. Mr. Allen was spending the winter season with his son, Mac, at Mount Royal, Quebec. The remains will ar- rive on the afternoon train Wednes- day, and will he taken to Edgar's funeral home, Gorrie, until Thurs- day, at 3 p.m., when the funeral ser- vice will be held. J, N. Allen is a brother and Allen Munro is a nep- hew. O 111111111111111r Rubber and Marboleum Tile Repair Work Built-in Cupboards General Contracting BENNETT CONTRACTING COMPANY Roy E. Bennett, PHONE 447 WINGHAM idS.M123•11Midr=01110.000. St. James' Guild The January meeting of the St. James' Guild was held on Wednes- da aftsrnoon at the home of Mrs. F. YOU ARE INVITED TO SEE THE ' • Women's Missionary Society Rev, B. W. Todd gave a message for the new year when the Women's Missionary Society held their Jan- uary meeting on Friday afternoon in the-United Church school-room, Mrs. Jim Doig was organist and played quiet music to bring the meeting to order. Vice-president, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton presided and gave "the call to worship ,and spoke briefly on the theme, "I do not fear to tread the path I do not see." The new year hymn "Standing at the Portal of Another Year" was sung .Mrs. Munro read the Scripture lesson, Mrs. Jim Doig led in prayer. Mr. Todd spoke from the word "Make straight in the desert ,a highway for our Lord." Several visitors were present and two new members welcomed. Mrs. Munro presented the minutes and the year's financial report, The alloca- tion was more than reached. $58.00 had been raised for Korean relief. A bale valued at $165.00 was sent to an Indian school, also a quilt made and sent to the supply secretary. Miss Hazelwood reported for the Christian Stewardship department. Fifty-three cards were sent out during the year by the good cheer secretary and six boxes to sick members. It was an- nounced the World Day of Prayer would be held on February 29th, and a committee was set up to meet with the ladies from the Anglican church to make plans for the special service, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Hotves, Mrs. Moffat, Mrs. MacNaughton, Mrs. Allen Munro and Mrs. Harvey Timm were named a nominating committee, Mr. Todd closed the meet- ing with prayer, Women's Institute Mrs. W .T. 1VIactean presided for the first meeting of the new year when the Women's Institute met on Wednesday afternoon in the Masonic club rooms. The singing of the Ode was followed by the Lord's Prayer. Mrs, Harvey Timm read the minutes and the correspondence, which in- cluded gutty letters of appreciation from those remembered by the group at the Christmas Season. 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