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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-01-23, Page 5George A, Menzies died recently at hie home New London, Iowa, U.S.A. at the age of 80 years,' Mr. Menzies was born at Molesworth and when a young man came to Bluevale to work with his uncle, the late George Mace Donald, who operated the creamery, then known as the Bluevale Cheese and Butter factory, He had resided in the United. States since 1900, He is survived by his wife, one son ,and one daughter. Five brothers also survive, John S. Menzies, Winnipeg, Man.; Donald Menzies, Listowel; Cam- eron. Menzlea, Rassburn, Man.; Dr. Adam F. Menzies, Morden, Max.; and Thomas R. Menzies, Victoria, B.C. Following funeral services at New London the body was brought to Lis- towel, where service was held at the Ross E. Harrison funeral home; con- ducted by Rev, W. E. Kelly, Presby- terian minister. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery Chapel, Surprise Party" Members of the Euchre Club, 2nd line Morris staged a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boman at their home on Friday night to cele- brate the 25th anniversary of their marriage. Progressive euchre was en- joyed and awards were given to Mrs. John Bosnian, Mrs. Charles Bosnian, Bernard Thomas, R. E. McKinney for high points and lone hands. Mrs. Bert Garniss read a humorous ad- dress and Gerald Thomas presented Mr. and Mrs. Rosman with a silver water jug. They were the recipients of several other appropriate gifts in- cluding lovely corsages from the bridesmaid of 25 years ago, Mrs. Cecil Griffith, the former Nellie Mc- Kinney. R. E. 1VfeKinxiey was the best man, Guests, outside of club mem- bers, included Sisters and brothers, Mr. and Mrs, John Bosnian of Dutt- on; Mr, and Mrs, Cecil Griffiths, Brampton, Mr. and Mrs, R. E. Mc- Kinney, Wingham; Mrs. W. H, Mc- Kinney and Elizabeth, Bluevale. De- licious refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs, Bosnian expressed their complete surprise and deepest ap- preciation, Euchre Club Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar enter- tained the euchre club this week at their home 2nd line Morris, Nine tables played. Prizes for high points were presented to Louis Stonehouse and Mrs. Frank Shaw. Mrs. Bill Pi- ston and Charles Bosman successfully played the greatest number of lone hands. Mrs. Art Edgar Sr. and Mel- ville Mathers received consolation gifts. Visitors at the party included Mr, and Mrs. Louie Stonehouse, Bel- grave; Mr. and Mrs, 4rthur Edgar and Mrs. Emily Elston, Wingham. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. W. I. Card Party The second in a series of progres- sive euchre parties, sponsored by the Women's Institute was held in the Community hall on Friday night with an encouraging attendance, fourteen tables played. Prizes for high points were awarded Mrs. Harvey Robertson and J. H. Smith. Mrs. William Nicholson and Bernard Dillow receiv- ed the novelty prizes, as their birth- days were nearest to the date of the party. Mrs. Joe Horton won the lucky chair prize. Mrs. Raymond Elliott and Mrs. Walter Smillie sub- stituting for Mrs. Eldred Nichol were in charge of arrangements. Lunch was served. Group Meets The Morris Group of the Ladies' Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church met at the home of the president, Mrs, Bill Elston, The president presided and opened the meeting with prayer and scripture reading. The secretary treasurer, Mrs. Bernard Thomas gave a report of the activities and financial returns for the past year. Nine mem- bers payed their membership fees and discussed plans for the new year, During the afternoon the ladies en- gaged in sewing, knitting etc., sup- plied by the hostess. Mrs. Elston served a delicious supper, bringing a profitable afternoon to a close. Y.P.U. Meeting Lloyd Wheeler, president of the Y.P.U. presided at the regular meet- ing in the United Church on Sunday evening. After singing a hymn the president offered prayer. The scrip- ture lesson, "The Parable of the Talents" was read by Jack Horton. Harold Johnston, Commissioner for Stewardship and Training had charge of the programme. Mrs. George Hetherington gave a most interesting talk on the subject of . "Vocations" telling a story of how a boy was able to decide to become a minister through intercourse with a vocation- al leader. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Strachan of Grey township, near Brussels visited at the home of Mrs. P. S. MacEwen, They were accompanied by Mrs. Strachan's brother, Mr. nobt. Knech- tell of Winnipeg, who is renewing acquaintances with relatives and friends here. He is a cousin of Mrs. Hartley Smith, Wingham and a nephew of the late Dr. and Mrs. Perrie of Wingham. Mrs. John Garniss has returned to her home, 3rd line Morris, after being a patient in the Clinton Hospital for two weeks. She is feeling much better. Her daughter Nurse Edith Garnisa is nursing her, Mrs, M. L. Aitken is spending a week with her daughter, Mrs, Stewart and. Donald at Listpwel. Mrs. Lloyd Felker is With her mother, Mrs. Henry Timin at Lis- towel, Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Elliott visit. ed their cousins Mr. and Mrs. James Gibson at Blyth, Mr, Gibson has just recently returned from Victoria Hos- pital, London. Mrs, William Myers and young son, Toronto are visiting her parents Mr; and Mrs, J, H. Smith. Harry Elliott has accepted the posi- tion of butterrnaker at the Bluevale Creamery and commenced work on Monday. BENUE At the Annual Meeting of the Unit- ed Church Choir held on Frdiay night the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. J. C. Procter; Secre- tary-treasurer, Mildred Cook; music 'committee, Mrs. Geo. Johnston, Mrs. Geo. Michie and Mrs. W. J, Moores; gown committee, Amy Smith, Keith Anderson, Mrs, Ross Anderson; social committee, Muriel Anderson, George Johnston, Mr. J. 0. Procter. The activities for the year were discussed and plans were made to raise some money. Junior Institute The regular meeting of the Bel- grave Junior Institute was held in the Community Centre on January 17th. The vice-president, Evelyn Leav- er, was in charge of the meeting. The theme of the meeting was, "Safety in Our Homes", and the roll call was answered by naming "A home hazard I intend to eliminate", Dorothy Pat- tison gave a repoprt on the short course at the O.A.C., She had taken the course in Horticulture. The guest speaker was Miss Doreen Currie of the Wingham General Hospital nurs- ing staff.. She spoke on "First Aid" defining each injury and outlining the treatment. June Lear conducted a quiz on Government, which was sup- plied by the Dept. of Agriculture. Bible Society Contributions Fourth Morris $11.50, Third Morris $10.50, Fifth Morris $26.55, Sixth Morris $6.20, No. 4 Highway South $8.00, No. 4 Highway North $3.50, Sixth E. Wawanosh $25.30, Ninth E. Wawanosh (west) $32.00; Ninth E. Wawanosh (east) $35.50; Tenth E. Wawanosh (east) $14.50, Tenth E. Wawanosh (west) $15.00 Belgrave $28.60, Total $217.15. The Presbyterian- Church held their annual meeting on Monday after- noon, January 14th., with a good at- tendance. Rev. M. Bailie opened the meeting with a hymn and prayer. Reports given showed that all de- partments of the church work had been carried on successfully. The Treasurer's report showed receipts of $3845.01. Of this amount $739.45 was given for , the budget fund. The sec'y„ Mr. T. L. Inglis, the treasurer, Mrs. E. Jeffray and the organist, Miss L. Darling were all re-appoint- ed. At the close of the meeting lunch was served by the ladies. Euchre The euchre at the Community Hall last Monday night was arranged by Mrs. Robert Nickel and Mrs. Myrtle Weir, Prize winners were Mr. Clark rereonals Quite a number of the pupils of S.S, No, 7 East Wawanosh have been, out of school suffering from colds and in- fluenza, Mrs. Harry Cook and Austin were in London on Tuesday and attended the Turkey Growers' Meeting and banquet held at Hotel London. Roger Bleman is a patient in Wing- ham General Hospital suffering from pneumonia. Mr. Harris Pardon spent a week in Toronto. WESTFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell and James, visited on Tuesday with Mr, Jasper 1V1c33rien of Goderich. Mr, and Mrs. Bert Vincent of Bel- grave, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowell. Mrs. Hugh Smith of Molesworth, visited on Friday with Mrs. Charles Smith, Mr, Murray McDowell had the mis- fortune to dislocate his shoulder on Saturday night, while skating at the Arena at Belgrave, having caught his skate on some rough ice, His skating partner tried to help him keep his balance ,and in the effort the acci- dent happened, which will lay him off work for a few days. Mrs. A. E. Johnston of Donny- brook, spent over the week-end with her daughter, Mrs. Howard Camp- bell. Mr, and Mrs. Jim Boak and James of Crewe, and Miss Violet Cook of Goderich, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Fred Cook. Mrs. Frank Campbell and Miss Winnifred, visited on Tuesday with Mrs. H. M. Martin of Goderich. Mrs. Bert Taylor returned home from Goderich Hospital on Tuesday, where she had been receiving medi- cal treatment. Mr, and Mrs. Harvey McCallum and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Vincent of Blyth, visited on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchanan. A number from this vicinity at- tended the funeral on Friday of the late Mr, Thomas Bamford of Code- rich. Mr. Bamford had been a life- long resident of this community until he and his family moved to Goderich, three years ago. The sym- pathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. Messrs. Bill, Roy and Jim Buch- anan spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Redmond of Kingsville. Renwick, Mr. Dave Eadie, Mrs. Tommy Parker and Miss Jean Wil- ton. Mrs. Jim Doig secured the lucky chair prize. Hockey Two games of hockey were played at the rink last week, On Thursday night Ayton defeated the home team. On Friday night, the Midgets played Belgrave and in overtime play the visitors secured the winning goal .On Wednesday night the Belgrave Broomball team came over to have a game, the home team won by a score of 1-0. Y.P.S. The Presbyterian Y.P.S. held their regular meeting in the church last Sunday m'ening, with Miss Marion MacDonald of Luckn ,w, as guest speaker. Miss MacDonald sang a solo at the afternoon service, "Does Jesus Care." Rev, M. preached a thoughtful sermon on "The Dying and Undying Love of Jesus," and our response. He said, "We do not open- ly reject Jesus today as the Jews did but we ignore Him in our lives and in the world of today and that is perhaps the cruelest way of all to answer His love." Former Minister Rev, Ralph H. Turnbail of 13e0- ford Park United Church, Toronto, had charge of morning devotions over CI3L, the week of Jan, 7 to 12, Rev. Turnball was minister at Mc- Intosh and Belmore a few years ago and many of his friends here enjoy- ed hearing him again. 47th Anniversary Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Vogan cele- brated their 47th wedding anniver- sary very quietly last Friday, January 18th., at their home on the 2nd. con, of Carrick. A number of friends call- ed and many messages of congratu- lations were received. We all join In wishing them many more happy Anniversaries, Many in Hospital Mrs. Nelson Hunkin has been spending some time recently with her mother, who is quite ill in Sea- forh Hospital, Mrs, A. Fitch had to be taken back to Wingham Hospital last Friday .Mr. August Wilke is a patient in Walkerton Hospital with a very sore leg. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Renwick went to London last Thurs- day to visit their daughter, Mrs. Leslie Edwards, who is in the Hospi- al there. At time of writing she has had four blood transfusions. Mrs. Wm. Nickel is spending some time in Toronto looking after her daugh- ter Doreen's family, while their mother is in the hospital recovering from an operation. We are very sorry to have to report all this ill- ness and hope everyone will soon be much improved. Personals Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Harkness spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Elliott spent the week-end in Toronto. Mr. George Doig of Shackleton, Sask., arrived at his brother's, John Doig, last Thursday and will spend some time visiting relatives and friends in this vicinity. It is quite a long time pimp George visited Ont. ario and many changes are noted. Mrs. John Harper spent Tuesday of last week with Mr, and Mrs. &Mies Mr, and Mrs, Robert Jeffray and 'Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Jeffrey were guests of Mr, and Mrs. Wilfred Welts near Clifford, last, Thursday, in honour of Mrs, R, Jeffray'$ birth- day. Mr, and Mrs. James Doig of Wroxeter and Mr, and Mrs. James Inglis of Howiek spent Friday even, ing with Mr, John and Miss Nellie Doig. Mrs, Harvey Ballagh attended a quilting at Mrs. Knowlson Hueston's Gorrie last Wednesday. Rev, J. H. and Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Norman Newans attended the opening of the new manse at Pine River last Tuesday afternoon, Jan- uary 15th, All the neighbouring mini- sters were present and at the close of a short ceremony the keys of the manse were presented to the pastor, Rev. John Hutton. Mr. Elmer Zinn and Mr. Kenneth MacDonald are auditing the South Bruce Telephone Books this week. C. ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist In former office of Dr. R. C. Redmond Patrick St., Wingham Professional Eye Examinations Phone 770 Evenings by appointment. NEWS OF BLUEVAL6 George A. Menzies, Former Resident Dies in Iowa aranrszataa=materarawnsozorawnratzave nnasgrasalms4 Bobby Burns a CARNIV on Fri. 'Jan. 25 at 8 p.m BELGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE Featuring Stratford Skating Club Broomball BELMORE and BELGRAVE with cash prize to winner and costume events. Best Bobby Burns Couple $5.00 Best Dressed Lady $3.00, $2.00 Best Dressed Gent $3.00, $2.00 National Costume Merchandise Comic Costume Merchandise Oldest Person on Skates Merchandise Person Coming Farthest Merchandise Largest Family on Skates Merchandise Nursery Rhyme Costume $3.00, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50 (under 16) Keg Race for Boys $2.00, $1.00, 50c Musical Chairs, Girls $2.00, $1.00, 50c Bicycle Race. Cash Prize Extra seating will be arranged this year. Broomball at 8 p.im. followed by Skating Club. Skating for Everyone Afterwards. SPONSORED3 BY CLUB 20 Admission — Adults 50c, Children 25c NEWS OF BELMORE Presbyterian Annual Meeting Reports Successful Year HERE'S A GOOD TIP ON CAR CARE ! Gne of the first rules of driving is to keep your car in such condition that you can control it easily, quickly! Before you take your car out on the high- ways and byways, be sure of its performance and safety. It's a false economy to neglect small troubles . . they prove to be big troubles with bigger bills, later. Drive right in, let us give your car a thorough going over! It's a small investment with good returns in top car performance and car safety, or rs WINGHAM raw PHONE 710 ESENTING C4E A With Personnel of R.C.A.F. Station, Clinton Don't Miss This Big Show Starting At 8:15 p.m. 23 NOVELTY ACTS 2 HOURS OF FUN W41)Nr$PAY, .JANUARY 2$, 1952 WINGHANT ADVANCR-TIMgS rmim 1111711116110111111110111A11123111191.111ialaallnalVtlelmeMIIIII1143111*. a a a Wingham Town Hall Tonight and Tomorrow Night n it n Proceeds for Child Welfare and Cominatutity Servite Work, carried on by ILIOnit' and Kinsmen Clubs. itiogituminglialittiocktimittlirtitillitialittintilillitlialingoltmlfilluolillt1110,1111111111111011,1110111111111111110111111111,111111111,111111111111111141111.1111111111111 11110111111111011111111111111 ,11,111111161 111111.1111i111111111111111111111111411101111611111111110111111111611111011111.11111111111111111111t011,11101A41111111110111111tii111111111111411111111114111111111111! Dancing Girls • Magician Acts • Songs Admission . Dances • Specizalty Numbers • . 50c