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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-01-23, Page 3"SPEEDY" by CROSSETT MOTORS LTD. Lar s WHAT ELSE COULD r 8E, OFFICER? CROSSETT tioroRs WHO CA14 FIX uP A CAR SLIcKER'N A SUE. WELL, L GEE you SAIIO"TO HECK WITH IT' AND SOUGHT YOURSELF A NEW CAR, SPEEDY. THE SAME- CAR. PAL-PLUS THEIR SPECIAL LlTy TR 8 EA EA TME1ST. Come In and See our Safe-Buy Used Cars 1950 Morris Sedan 1950 Austin Sedan 1950 Meteor, four-door sedan 1950 Meteor Coach 1949 Mercury Sedan 1949 Ford Sedan 1949 Austin Sedan N- 1948 Mercury Sedan 1948 Pontiac Sedan 1941 Nash Coach 1940 Ford Sedan (exceptional) 1938 Dodge Sedan 1937 (2) Chevrolet Sedans arid many older models. TRUCKS 1951 Ford half-ton 1951 Chevrolet sedan delivery 1950 G.M.C. half-ton 1950 International panel 1950 Ford, three-ton chassis, cab 1949 Ford three-ton chassis, cab 1949 Reo three-ton 1947 Fargo five-ton 1947 International three-ton 1947 Ford one-ton panel Separate Phone at our used ,car lot No. 795 Only one-third down and 24 months to pay on all commercial vehicles. NEW 1951 METEORS and MERCURIES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. NEW CONSUL NEW PREFECT -- FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. ',,tea:.; OPEN EVENINGS TILL 10 p.m. Vir4r1NTESD4Y, sTANIARY gO, 1952 THE WINGHAIY1 ADVANCE-TIMES BENRAVE Women's Institute The Women's Institute held their Citizenship and New Canadian meet- * Ing on Tuesday afternoon, Jan, 15th., In the Club Rooms of the Community Arena, with a large attendance. Con- veners, Mrs. Melvin Taylor and Mrs, Walter Scott. Mrs. Stanley Cook presided. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect in unison. The Sec.-Treas, read the minutes of the former meeting and gave a fin- ancial report. It was decided to hold a concert of local talent in the Forester's Hall on February 15th. Watch for further announcement. Mre, J, C, Procter was appointed Institute representative to the Rink Board fora term of two years elm, deeding Mrs. Stewart Procter, The roll call "A trip I enjoyed Most" brought forth a good response. A Travel. Talk on a recent trip to the B.C, Coast was given by Mrs. Herb Wheeler and Mrs. Jesse Wheeler, giving a mere outline of the entire route covering 800e miles, at One point going through the Rocky Mountaine by why of the Logan pass in Glacier National Park, Montana, describing places of interest visited and showing several pictures which proved very interesting and enjoyed by those present. The meeting was favoured with a solo by Mrs. Art Scott, entitled "Flow Gently Sweet Afton" accorneanied at the piano by Mrs, Geo, Johnston,. which was much enjoyed, as also a quiz conducted by Mrs. Ken Wheeler, A large display of articles from other countries was viewed with in- terest, among these was a piece of Christmas cake from Iceland, Some Dutch exhibits brought by Mrs. Martins were of particular interest. The new Canadians present were presented with a small Canadian flag as a memento of the meeting by Mrs. Walter Scott. The ainging of the National Anthem followed with re- freshments served by the hostesses, Mrs. Moores, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs, Hanna, Mrs. R, Anderson, a social hour was enjoyed. ST. HELENS Congratulations are due Miss Mar- garet MacPherson, who was success- ful in the recent Registered Nurses Examinations. Margaret, who grad- uated -from St. Joseph's Hospital, London, last year, is Assistant Sup- ervisor of the children's ward in that Hospital. Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the United Church was held on Tuesday after- noon with Rev. S. E. Hayward pre- siding. The reports presented showed a successful year financially, with $537.75 of a balance on hand. Mrs, W. A. Miller presented the report of the M. and M. Fund showing that $204.70 had been forwarded to the Treasurer. The report of the W.M.S. showed. that $132 had been forwarded. Mrs. G. MacPherson reported $284.57 on hand in the Women's Association. The retiring stewards, Messrs. W. A. Miller, W. A. Humphrey, E. W. Rice and L. Durnin were returned to office with Messrs. Chester Taylor and Frank McQuillin appointed for a term of one year to fill vacancies. Murray Taylor and Allan Miller were re-appointed as auditors, Miss M. C. Rutherford as Secretary-Treasurer, and Mrs. W, A, Miller as Treasurer of the Missionary and Maintenance Fund. At the conclusion a social hour was enjoyed when lunch was served. MINA .1i1••••• Rubber and Marboleum Tile Repair Work Built-in Cupboards General Contracting BENNETT CONTRACTING COI Pkw Roy E. Bennett, PHONE 447 WINGITAM B.Y,W14.0- The young ladles of the Baptist Church gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Bill Aitken on Thursday evening for their monthly meeting of the Miesion Circle. There was a splendid attendance for the first meeting of the New Year and the election of officers for the ensuing year took place. The president, Mrs. Bruce Mac- Lean, opened the meeting by reading a poem entitled "What Then?" The hymn "Jesus Saves" was then sung and Mrs, MacLean opened with press- er. After the treasurer's report was read, Mrs. B. MacLean read interest- ing letters from Miss L. Collar of Africa and from Mr. and Mrs. Bill Large, labeuring in the Upper Amaz- on, telling how they Spent their Xmas in a foreign land. Miss Ruth Cantelon rendered a solo entitled "In the Hollow of His Hand", Mrs. J. Coyle read the scripture tak- en from Psalm 32, chapter, followed by an inspiring devotional, basing her remarks on this verse, "I will guide thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye." A season of prayer was conducted by Miss Mildred Jones, Mrs. F. Col- lar and Mrs. Merrill Cantelon. The hymn "He Lives" was then sung. The main topic of the evening was concerning- "Qualification of A Mis- sionary." Miss Ruth Cantelon read an article "Qualifications and Pre- paration for a Missionary," A Miss- ionary must maintain a close fellow- ship with God in the fullness of the Holy Spirit as an ever deepening daily experience, growing in grace and , in the knowledge of Christ. "Special Prayer Requests for Miss- ionaries" was read by Mrs. Reg. Collar. After the hymn "God Leads Us Along" was sung the election of of- ficers for the year 1952 proceeded. The officers are as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs. B. MacLean; Vice-Pres., Mrs. Ida Procter, Treasurer, Mrs, F. Collar; Secretary and Press reporter, Miss Ruth Cantelon; Lunch commit- tee, Mrs. George Scott and Mrs. Bill Clark; Visiting Corn., Miss M. Jones and Mrs. Coyle; Auditor, Miss Vivian MacLean; Pianist, Mrs. Reg Collar; Assistant Pianist, Mrs. Coyle. Mrs. Coyle then offered prayer dedicating the officers for the new year. The hymn "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" was sung and Mrs. Harcourt closed the meeting with prayer. A dainty lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. -0 - 0 -O- . B. Y. W. M. C. The senior Worner*,Sifission,,Circle of the Baptist Church met at the home of Pastor and Mrs. Coyle for the January meeting and election of officers for the ensuing year. The vice-president, Mrs. T. Falcon- er, opened the meeting with the sing- ing of the hymn, "Whosoever Will May Come," and Mrs. C. R. Cantelon offered prayer. The treasurer's report was presented by Mrs. W. Harcourt. After the secretary's report and roll call, which was answered by a verse of Scripture, business was dis- cussed. The Scripture and devotional was well given by Mrs, Harcourt, taken from St. John's Gospel, chapter 17, "The Prayer of Intercession." It was indeed a challenge to Christians in these darts and troublesome days which lie ahead, stressing the need for prayer, that Jesus may be glori- fied. Mrs. G. Scott and Mrs. J. Falconer favored with a duet entitled "The Shepherd of Love." We are an As- sociation of Baptists for Evangelism ,in all the world. This is our primary aim and purpose, not only in the for- eign land but in the home land, The topic was in two parts, Mrs. M. Cam- eron read an article, "My Burden for the Northland," and Mrs. Stokes assisted with a reading "I saw an Eskimo die without God, without Hope." A very interesting letter was re- ceived by Mrs, Falconer from rela- tives .Rev, and Mrs. WellWood, who are missionaries in Saskatechewan, telling of their work in that part of His vineyard. Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. Falconer offered prayer after which the hymn "Is your Life a Channel of Blessing" was sang. The nets,' slate of officers for the ensuing year are as follows: Presi- dent, Xrs, J. Falconer; Vice-Presis dent, Mrs. W. Harcourt; Treasurer, Mrs. G. Scott; Secretary and Press Reporter, Mrs, C. R. Cantelon; Cor- responding and Missionary Secretary, Mrs. W. Pocock; Pianist, Mrs. Coyle; Assistant Pianist,.Mrs. J. Kelly, WANTED HORSES FOP, SLAVOIriCER Se LIS. AT FARM. We also pink up dead add dis- abled animals. DEAD and DISABLED HORSES and COWS WO each. PIGS dOe each. Smaller animals according to Size and condition. C. BRUBAKER Phone R.R. I, Whigham EVENINQ AI MILIAItY The Evening Auxiliary of the Wingham United Church held their first meeting of the year on Tuesday evening, January 15th., at the home of Mrs. W, A. Galbraith, Miss Minnie Barber was in charge of the programme. Those assisting in the worship service were Miss Laura Behrne, Mrs. K. M. MacLennan and Mrs. W, W. Currie, who read pas- sages of Scripture; Miss Janet Mur- ray, who led in prayer. Mrs. Emer- son Sherd sang "The Beautiful Gar- den of Prayer" which was very much enjoyed. Miss K. McGregor continued with ,the Study Book, "From Lakes to Nor- thern Lights" and gave a most inter- esting account of the work of the Church in the city frontiers. She stated that through its Board of Home Missions the United Church maintains. 16 City Mission Centres in rescue and redemptive work. The lar- gest and ripest field for mission work is in the urban areas which comprise 54% of Canada's population. This year there is to be a church extension programme for the raising of money to build new churches and to help young married couple in new housing areas establish themselves in their own home. Mrs. Jack Reavie, retiring Presi- dent, called on the various officers to give their reports. The treasurer reported that the Auxiliary had ex- ceeded its allocation of $450 by a con- siderable amount. The Supply Sec- retary told that a bale containing 7 quilts and new and used clothing, valued at $302 had been sent to Korea. Mrs.. W. J. Greer was asked to in- stall the officers for the coming year. Her form of installation was different and quite unique. She called each member forward and presented her with a cup and saucer. Into each cup she placed a tea bag describing the different shapes the leaves would take in each individual cup and how these shapes represented the duties of each officer, which were carefully explained to her. The officers for 1952 are as follows. Past president, Mrs. Jack Reavie; president, Mrs. Harry Spry; 1st. vice, Mrs. Norman Keating; 2nd. vice, Mrs. W. B. Cruikshank; 3rd vice, Mrs. Harold Burrell; treasurer, Mrs. G. W. Howson; recording Sect'y, Miss Caroline Wellwood; corresponding sect'y,, Mrs. Alton Adams; Christian Stewardship sect'y, Miss Janet Mur- ray; supply sect'y., Miss Phyllis Johns; strangers sect'ys., Mrs. C. W. Lloyd, Mrs. A. W. Irwin; temper- ance sect'y., Mrs. Chas. Hodgins; social sect'y, Mrs. Ross Vogan; mis- sionary sect'y., Miss Mary Love; ob- server representative, Mrs. Harold Wild; press reporter, Miss Marion Simpson. In the absence of the president, Mrs. N .Keating took charge of the remaining part of the meeting. , Lunch was served and a social hour was spent. REMINISCING 14 11,11111 ,,,,, 11111111111 iiiiiiiiiii 1111111 iiiiiiiii 1 lllllllllllll 1 llllllll U m ul t n in s in Phone 12 4111117321111111111=11 • a Shoe Sale • • • • * • a• • • Aisuli•iiinotronnimulawsoinonistaitiatausuistimismisimmisimmtvi a a a a a a N a a a a a a. a a F,imismitisimiiimmillociumniwitmommummlionsinmailainalminnummitio. This is the opportunity that the thrifty buyers, have been waiting for to shoe heir family for spring at lowest prices. CALLAN SHOES BARGAINS for Men, Women and Children at prices to suit every purse MID - WINTER Shoe Repairs MERCURY LINCOLN METEOR. PmoivE 4 59 ez_44x1- W /NONA/WONT. AY MiOToits) • 0,'.14,.;.;.V4, 4,1 0/41 News from Our Churches FORTY YEARS AGO "Our Council Brevities of last week Were written humorously, without the least intention of offence. However, the blow has fallen, and one of our I 1 Councillors has removed his name from our subscription list, Now, the I '1 editor of this paper bears him no ill- "" will, not the slightest, for he is a good citizen. There may be times, 1 when this paper would have been Pleased Co speak favourably of our friend's work in the Council, but as he has threatened us with 'law' if ever he 'can get a holt' on us, we must in future be careful not to mention his name in these columns, under any circumstances, The Ad- vance wishes him a very pleasant and successful term. The Arlvance will continue to issue weekly at the old stand ,notwithstanding this cal- amity." Two girls, Miss Nora Kennedy and Miss Winnie Walker had a taste of real cold water one day last week. They were sliding near where ice had been cut from the clam, and ven- turing on thin ice, they broke through. Fortunately there were men near by at work, arid the girls were rescued, with nothing worse than a real cold bath in winter. Boys and girls should be more careful, as this is the second case of this kind this winter'. The annual report for Knox Church, Beigrave, was issued, The Session consisted of Rev. 3. A. Ferg- uson, Moderator; Jas. Cunningham, Wm, Knox, WM. Wig.htman, James Ferguson, Geo. Taylor and Geo, Proctor. The Managers were 1), Sproat, chairman; P. W. Scott ,sec- rotary; Gen. Proetor, treasurer; Jas. Anderson, A, T, Cole, J. J. Ferguson, W. E. Scott add Wm, Knox. At the January meeting of the Wingham Public School Board, Mr, 13, Campbell was elected Chairman her 1912. The Board elected Mr. W, D Pringle as its representative on the High Scheel Board. 0 - 0 e 0 TWOTTVI-IIIVB YEARS. AGO Two important appointments in Huron County were officially an- nonneed on Monday by Hon. W, Pride, Attoriiey.General, Dudley Holmes, It C. ofWingham, succeeds Road, celebrated their p6th wedding anniversary, Wednesday, January XI, Both Were enjoying a fair measure isf health. The local entry 'at the Harrisixin Curling 1$onsPiel on Tuesday Won the Trophy and •each received a beautiful table lamp. They Won five games without a loss, The rink was made up of Joe Evans, C. H. lYfc- Avoy, T. H. Gibson, D. Rae, skip. The annual Vestry meeting of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham, was held in the Parish Room, Mon- day evening• when a good attendance were present to conduct the businesa of the church for the ensuing year. The rector, Rev, E. L, Roberts, R. P., presided, The election of officers was then held with the following results: Rector's Warden—Mr, A. M. Bishop; People's Warden—Mr. W .Phair; Tray Delegates to Synod—Messrs. R. Man- uel and R. Johnston; Substitutes, Messrs. 3, R, M. Spittal and E. Nash; Secretary-Treasurer and Vestry Clerk —Miss Cora Phair; Finance Corn,--, Reams Messrs. A, M. Bishop, W. Phair, J. Scott, I. J. Wright, R. Man- uel, J. R. M. Spittal, L, R. Black- wood, E. Nash, J. E. Barnes, B. Brown, R. Johnston, Mrs. James Showers fractured her wrist on Friday afternoon when she slipped and fell on the slippery side- walk on Patrick St. She was taken to the hospital for an X-ray exami- nation and to have the fracture re- duced. She then returned home and is progressing favourably. A X I DAY or NIGHT hone 65 JIM CAMERON All Passengers Insured Relieve That Tired Feelin by CORRECTING those FO OT TROUBLES SEE MR. S. LINDER, of Kitchener, well-known FOOT SPECIALIST and MANUFACTURER of FEATHERWEIGHT ARCH SUPPORTS, who will be at my store to give relief to those suff- ering from Foot Ailment, Notice Change of Dates for this month MONDAY and TUESDAY JANUARY 28 and 29 S 111.4114141.4.14.4s At the first 1,000 mark and at every additional thousand miles, let us change your oil to guard against friction and Wear. Complete Lubrication Our thorough lube jobs prolong your oar's life. We follow factory specifi- cations, give you careful, expert service. Wingham Motors Telephone 139 Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Cars Chevrolet Trucks C. Seeger, E. C., as Crown Attorney, and Robert Johnston of Lueknow, succeeds D. McDonald as County Court Clerk and Registrar of the. Surrogate Court of the County of Huron, The annual Open Literary and Commencement Eaercises of the Wingham High School were held in the town hall on Friday evening, January 28th. The stage was beauti- fully decorated for the occasion. The High School Orchestra furnished Music before the program began. Mr, John MacLean, chairman of the school board, occupied the chair. After the chairman's address, Miss Marjory Gibson gave a piano solo. Miss Christie, president of the Liter- ary Society gave a short address of welcome, after which the orchestra played a short Japanese Intermezzo. Mr. Percy Marshall, who has been with the Wingham Rubber Co., for the past few years left on Tuesday for New York. He will go from there to. England, to join his wife and little daughter, and will likely remain there. A lengthy article in the Hanover Post, gave great credit to Ed, C. Williams for his splendid playing on the Hanover Junior N.H.L. hockey team. "Dad's" many Wingham friends were glad to hear of his suc- cess in Hanover, where he was man- ager of the Dominion Stores. Mr. Geo. Allen, chief or police, had a bad fall on the ice on Monday. First it was feared his collar bone was broken ,but it turned out to be only a shoulder sprain. His duties were being attended to by the old reliable J, A. McDonald, " 0 - 0 s 0 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Two Firemen Injured At Fire A tongue of flame which spurted across the sidewalk at a fire in Hel- en Beattie's Beauty Shop on Sunday night severely burned two firemen and two other firemen narrowly es- caped being burned also. Walter Loclsridge and Howard Fuller were severely burned about the hands and face, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Scott, Diagonal