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= k 8 LH FT EFI TEN YES ew Ea ee dw 18 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Fridoy, October 31, 1958 Working Aims Of Columbus United Church Have Been Tireless In Support And Service The United Church of Columbus fs, indeed, fortunate to have three active women's groups, which work co-operatively in all branch- es of the church. The three groups, known as the W.A. (or Woman's Association), the After- moon Group of the Women's Mis- sionary Society and the Evening Auxiliary of the Women's Mis- sionary Society, all strive to pro- mote Christian citizenship, tem- perance, social welfare, racial brotherhood and world peace. All shree groups have a program of worship, educational study and givings and service. And each group supports the youth groups of the church and the Sunday school. The Columbus Explorers Group, under the capable leader- ship of Mrs. Frank Simpson and Mrs. Ken. Powell, arranged a fine program that tied in with the WMS study book on Japan, and entertained the two WMS groups fo give a fine summary of their year's accomplishments and af- filiated with the WMS. The two WMS groups emphasiz- ed the work carried on by the missionaries of the United Church who are stationed in Ja- pan and its many islands, and during the year we were privil- eged to hear a wonderful account of Japan and its needs directly from Dr, Soper, who visited Osh- awa. Another highlight was the granting of a life membership to ene of our most deserving mem- bers. And many fine reports have been given from some of our meetings were held throughout the year to enable all groups to hear special speakers, Many fine articles of necessary clothing were gathered for the home mis- sion bale. The evening auxiliary had as one special project the collecting of good used clothing to make up a large bale for over- seas missions. The officers for the Afternoon Auxiliary of the WMS are as follows: Honorary president, Mrs. Roy Ratcliffe; president, Mrs, C. Nay- lor; 1st vice-president, Mrs. R. Scott; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Rickard; recording secretary, Mrs. E. Webber; treasurer, Mrs. E. White; asst. treasurer, Mrs. P., Purvis; pianist, Mrs. W. Scott; press reporter, Mrs. W. Holliday. Literature and travelling libra- ry, Mrs. E. Powell; Christian citizenship and United Nations, Mrs. R. Ratcliffe; Community Friendship, Mrs. N. Gimblett; Christian Stewardship, Mrs. S. Webber; Explorers Leadership, Mrs. F. Simpson; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. D. Dyer; represen- tative to the official board, Mrs. C. Naylor. The Evening Auxiliary is a young, ambitious group which has taken the work of the baby band as one of their projects, and enlightened the work of the After- noon Auxiliary, and have com- menced a nursery class for pre- ing church service on Sunday. school children, during the morn- home missions. Several joint Their monthly meeting is held Claims Unwise Shopping Habits Give Rise To Unjust Complaints TORONTO (CP) -- The Cana- dian Assocoation of Consumers Jas shipped the shoe on the other Usually, the CAC criticizes manufacturers. or retailers and endeavors to have them change some aspects of their products. But Mrs. Mary Humphries, ehairman of the CAC's national textiles committee, says house- wives may be the ones at fault. "We get numerous complaints about garments--blue jeans that are not fast - colored; sewing thread that breaks easily, and elastic that does not last," she said. "But often these complaints are vague and general--what we meed for action are names of manufacturers, and a description of washing and of wear." Mrs. Humprhies, a home econ- emist in charge of a textiles test- ing laboratory for a Toronto firm, says "unwise shopping habits" are partly the cause of com- plaints. "If low price is the prime fac- for in a purchase, it is reason. able to expect the article has been cheapened to keep the cost at a minimum, and will not then give the most satisfactory serv- fee," she said. "But if an article is purchased whose quality should, according $0 price and label, render reason- able wear and satisfaction, then the consumer has just cause for complaint if it does not do so." She says shoppers should take ofe care in merchandise selec- "There would be fewer com- plaints as a result, and a grad- ual improvement in quality and selection of goods might fol- low," she said. 'The retailer will not buy what he cannot sell at a profit, so unsatisfactory goods would appear less frequently." She says CAC members who are not satisfied with textiles they buy should return them to the retailer; they should tell the CAC where they bought the goods, the price paid, the brand name of the article, and details of its defects. Now, the CAC, is working on obtaining clothes for larger women, having buttonholes on shirts and blouses made horiz- oantal instead of vertically, stan- dardizing children's clothes, and checking on weaknesses in sew- ing thread. Manufacturers say retailers will not stock larger sizes of clothes. ('Careful shopping is the answer," says Mrs. Humphries). Complaints about sewing thread are being checked. Mem- bers have been asked to send samples of unsatisfactory thread to the CAC. Grace Frank of the MacDonald Institute at Guelph, Ont., is testing the strength of thread as a project for students. IN OSHAWA DIAL RA 3-9441 . FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION We have a direct Toronto telephone line for prompt Airline Reservations MEADOWS TRAVEL SERVICE Owned ond Operated by Thomas Meadows and Co., Canada Lid. 22 SIMCOE ST. SOUTH, OSHAWA Fly Home for the Holidays! LOW ECONOMY PRICES NOW IN EFFECT TORONTO-SHANNON 431.60 RETURN TORONTO-GLASGOW 449.60 RETURN TORONTO-LONDON 476.60 RETURN TORONTO-PARIS 512.60 RETURN DIAL RA 3-941 on a Wednesday evening of each month commencing at 8. The officers of the Evening Aux- iliary are as follows: Honorary president, Mrs. A. Grass; president, Mrs. D. Watt; secretary, Mrs. McCormack; treasurer, Mrs. M. Fleming; Baby Band secretary, Mrs. Heim- stra. Although these two groups' main interest is the missionary work of the church, they are al- ways willing to help the Woman's Association when the practical needs of the local church are to be attended to. Columbu¥® Wo- man's Association works with her sister church at Kedron to keep |) the manse well furnished and in good repair. This year the ladies of Columbus W.A. have done con- siderable refurnishing and pre- paring the manse for our new minister and his charming wife, the Rev, and Mrs. R. Love and their three children, The budget has been met by catering to wed- dings, suppers and lunches and our ever-opopular spring bazaar was again very successful. This offering instead of the popular turkey supper of former years. The monthly programs are al- ways varied and interesting with the theme this year, being "The Abundant Life', which we aim to carry in all our church pro- grams, and, by so doing, create a fine fellowship and a spirit of good-will among all people in the community. The monthly meet- ings of the W.A. are held on the fourth Wednesday afternoon of every month commencing at 2.00 o'clock, with the following offi- cers for 1958: Honorary president, Mrs. E. White; president, Mrs. A. Mec- Kenzie; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Geo. Gilroy; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. W. M. Nesbitt; recording secretary, Mrs. Lloyd Miller; asst. secretary, Mrs. S. Webber; treasurer, Mrs. S. Murison; corr. secretary, Mrs. C. Shaw; pianist, Mrs. W. Beath; asst. pianist, Mrs. A. Smith, Manse committee: Mrs. E. Powell, Mrs. H. Hayes, Mrs. J. Hislop; flower committee: Mrs. A. Smith, Mrs. J. Miller; card and flower convener, Mrs. H. Searle; Bible secretary, Mrs. T. Flett; Literature secretary, Mrs. C. Naylor; Christian Citizenship, Mrs. R. Scott; visiting commit- tee: Mrs. N. Gimblett, Mrs. M. Dring, Mrs, J. Miller; press re- porter, Mrs. W. Holliday; repre- sentative to official board, Mrs, A. McKenzie. . Whatever the occasion, here's the charming and easy way to solve all your gift problems. Give individual perfume packages as delight- ful gifts . . . give the complete Perfume Quartette tray as one impressive present , or keep the Perfume Quartette yourself and have a Coty Perfume to suit your every mood. four fine perfumes- 10.00 value. . . only $500 L'Aimant Emeraude L'Origan "Paris" Co iE CITY WIDE FREE DELIVERY Let us give the whole family's ward- robe a bright new look for fall. 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