Grimsby Independent, 21 Jan 1943, p. 4

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I wish to extend to my neighâ€" bours and many friends my sincere appreciation for the many kindâ€" nesses shown me during my recent bereavement. Especially do I wish to thank the school children of S.S. No. 1. recently of London, Eng]and Enjoy the rich voice of Benâ€" jamin Glanzer, Lyric Tenor If This Broadcast Help You, Tell Someone Else About It. â€"right in the middle of your dial Join the thousands listening to the challenging and heartâ€" stirring messages of Just after newscast on Station THE VOICE OF TRUTH Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunter, Grimsâ€" by Beach. He brought home good reports of Lieut, R. G. and F. L. Hunter, who are in England. Capt. Gartshore took part in the Dieppe raid, and although severely woundâ€" ed won the Military Cross. He knew a number of the Grimsby lads who were with the RHLI, among them the Luey brothers whom he spoke of as splendid boys. RESERVE THIS TIME ON YOUR PROGRAMME Every Sunday Mr. Norman, of the Bell Teleâ€" phone Company, has kindly conâ€" sented to give the instruction at the St. John‘s Ambulance course, which will commence on Tuesday, February 9th, at 8 o‘clock, in the Council Chambers. Further enâ€" rolments will be taken care of by telephoning 527. Capt. John Gartshore, RH.L.L, of Ancaster, was a recent guest of Morningâ€"Thous shalt not make any graven images. Evening â€" Pligrim‘s Progress Series. Sunday School at 2:30, Trinity Hall The Navy League of Canada, Ontario Divisoin, despatched last year to the eleven ports where they have depots, for distribution to the seamen of the merchant marine, 1,359,407 magazines, 43,690 books, 10,621 games, cards, records, etc., but only 7 radios. Staffâ€"Sergt and Mrs. Alex Gilâ€" lespie, visited with A. P. and Mrs. Norton this week. They have been living in Brandon, Man., for the past two years where Sergt. Gillesâ€" pie has been stationed. He has now been transferred to an Easterr camp. CLIFFORD A REEVES, Lincoln Loyalist Chapter, I.O.â€" D.E., is collecting good used, clean clothing for Polish relief in Russia. Clothing may be left at the Chapâ€" ter room on Monday, January 25th, or any time at the Post Office. The need is most urgent and everyone is asked to help. f Weekend guests at the home of G. W. and Mrs. Crittenden, Grimsâ€" by Beach, were Mrs. Geo. Hubbert and Miss Irma Hubbert, Shanty Bay and Corp. Larry Butters, Camp Borden. Mr. Henry Rushton was called to Tara, Ont., last week owing to the death of his mother. Erwin Phelps attended the conâ€" vention of the American Fruit Growers‘ Association, in Rochester, N.Y. last week. The Grimsby Committee of the Navy League despatched on Saturâ€" day six cartons of books and magaâ€" zines for sailors of the merchant marine. The Navy League Bridge held on Friday afternoon at the Village Inn netted $40.00 for the funds. Prizeâ€" winners were Mrs. G. Pettit and Mrs, A.â€"N. Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. Casimer Stokes, of Merritton, who have purchased 24 Elizabeth street from Mr. and Mrs. Norman Godden, Detroit, will take up residence there in March. FOUR Mrs, Thomas Gammage, Sr., has received word that her son Herbert has arrived in England safely, with the Canadian Forces. Sunday, January 24th, 1943 Trinity United Church CHML 900 k.c. W. J. WATT, B.A., B.D., Minister. ard of Thanks SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Sarah Walters. Many a man has had a touch of seasickness on the financial seas. en up by the Woman‘s Auxiliary during the coming months. On Monday afternoon, January 25th, at the Parish Hall, slides will be shown by Miss H. Walsh illusâ€" trating the new study book, Pubâ€" lishers of Peace, which will be takâ€" The Sewâ€"Weâ€"Knit Red Cross Group will meet on Friday, Januâ€" ary 22nd, when Mrs. Chas. Terryâ€" berry, Mansion Apts., will be the hostess. The Annual Meeting of Grimsby Horticultural Society will be held on Saturday, January 23rd, at 8 p.m., in the Municipal Buildings. A full attendance is urged. The Annual Business Meeting of St. John‘s Presbyterian Church will be held in the church on Monday evening, January 25th, at 8 o‘clock. This meeting is for all those interâ€" ested in their church and its work. Light refreshments will be served. The Nominating Meeting of Linâ€" coln Loyalist Chapter, I. O. D. E., will be held in the Chapter Room on Monday, January 25th, . at 3 o‘clock. COMING EVENTSâ€" Mrs. H. Metcalfe, Mountain St., is to be the hostess for the Februâ€" ary meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs. E. L. Stonehouse and Mrs. Tapper, A report from the Consumers‘ Branch of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board was given by Mrs. T. L. Dymond. The retiring presiding officer, Mrs, W. McNiven, was presented with a gift in appreciation of her services as president for the past three years. The January meeting of the Woâ€" men‘s Association of Trinity Unitâ€" ed Church met at the home of Mrs. Richard Theal, Mountain street, on Friday. The new President, Mrs. J. 0. Moore, officiated at the meetâ€" ing, which was a largely attended one. At the conclusion of the busiâ€" ness session the afternoon was spent in Red Cross sewing, and plans were made for a Pot Luck Supper to be held on Wednesday evening, at Trinity Hall. The next regular meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H. Farâ€" rell, John Street on February 16th, when the subject to be taken up will be Historical Restarch. Th members discussed plans for a Friendly Evening, to be held in the basement of St. John‘s Church on February 10th, with the object of raising money for the Seeds for Britain fund sponsored by the Proâ€" vincial Women‘s Institute, and alâ€" so for sugar for the jam which they will again be required to supâ€" ply for Britain next summer. A pleasant and profitable meetâ€" ing of the W.I. was held at the home of Mrs. A. Caton, Robinson street south, on Tuesday afternoon. This was Home Economics day, and Mrs. Caton, as convener, was in charge, and gave much useful information on nutrition in warâ€" time. Mrs. Morningstar also conâ€" tributed several recipes for ecoâ€" nomical dishes, particularly with a view to saving fuel. A reception was held ‘at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Boyd, University Avenue, Kingston. The guests included the bride‘s parents; her brother, Robert F. Nixon of St. George; Staff Sgt. George Adams and Sgt. Thwaites, both of the R.C.O.C., Kingston; Sgt. and Mrs. William E. Metcalfe, Dr, and Mrs. H. W. Harkness and Harold Harkâ€" ness, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Harry B. Clarke, Dr. Robert Cowan and the Misses Bernice and Barbara Boyd. FARRELLâ€"NIXON A marriage of wide interest was solemnized in Sydenham Street United Church, Kingston, on Wedâ€" nesday, January 13th, when Marâ€" garet Anna, daughter . of Hon. Harry C. Nixon and Mrs. Nixon of St. George, became the bride of Sgt. Douglas A. Farrell, R.C.O0.C., son of Mrs, Farrell and the late H. H. Farrell of Grimsby: The bride wore a powder blue wool suit with brown accessories and corsage of Talisman roses and violets She was attended by her sister, Mrs. R. Bruce Forbes, an asâ€" sistant section officer in the R.C.â€" A.F. (W.D.) The bridegroom was attended by Sgt. William E. Metâ€" calfe of the R. C. 0. U. Rev. Dr. Harry B. Clarke officiated. Women‘s Institute Coming Events Trinity W.A. Nuptials Surviving are also four brothers: C. A. and J. J. Fleming, Owen Sound; and T. A. Fleming, Cleveâ€" land, Ohio; also three sisters, Mrs. S. H. Brown, R.R. 3, Owen Sound; Mrs. Joseph Murphy, Alliston; and Mrs. J. H. Esplen, Owen Sound. Mrs. MciIntyre was predeceased by her husband in 1912, and she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stewâ€" art Young, Regina, Sask.; and a son, Dr. A. F. McIntyre of Grimsâ€" by. A daughter, Mrs. F. Carthew, and a son, Melville M. McIntyre, Chicago, predeceased her. Devoted to her home and family, ( "for faithful work," at the same Mrs. McIntyre lived very quietly, ; time presenting her with the Cerâ€" but she was always interested inltificate of Life Membership. Mrs. community affairs and during theonse pinned on the gold badge, Great War and this was was acâ€"| with the words "Receive this badge tive in Red Cross and other work. \ of Life Membership in the Woâ€" Her sterling qualities of heart and j man‘s Auxiliary, and wear it as a mind won her many close friends| daily memorial of the loyal devoâ€" and her memory will remain theltion with which we should serve choice possession of all who know‘ our Master, Jesus Christ, in the exâ€" her. She was a faithful member of |tension of His Kingdom." Mrs. the Disciples Church. | Wheeler then presented Miss Mrs. MciIntyre was predeceased| Freshwater with a bouquet of by her husband in 1912, and she is | white and gold ‘mums on behalf of survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stewâ€"| the members and with their good art Young, Regina, Sask.; and a ; wishes. [ Mrs. Mcintyre, who was formerâ€" ly Mary Jane Fleming, was born in Derby township on February 21, 1859, the eldest daughter of the late John Fleming, a pioneer setâ€" tler, and spent her girlhood in that township. On Dec. 23, 1878, she was married to A. L. McIntyre and after spending several years at Mulmer and Mattawa, Ont., they came to Owen Sound in 1890. With the exception of a few years in Listowel, and several winters spent with her sister, Mrs. Murphy, in Alliston, Mrs. McIntyre has lived} in Owen Sound ever since. i MRS. A. L. McINTYRE (Owen Sound Sunâ€"Times) Death came suddenly on Tuesday evening about ten o‘clock to Mrs. A. L. McIntyre, a resident of Owen. Sound for over 50 years. She was in her 83rd year and passed away at her home, 1342 Fourth Avenue West. Mrs. McIntyre had not been in the best of health for several years, but had maintained a keen interest in life and had been around as usual until a few hours before her death. Members are asked to come preâ€" pared for a sleigh ride after the next meeting, January 26th. An enjoyable euchre party was held after the meeting, prize winâ€" ners being: Lady‘s 1st, Miss May Crittenden; consolation, Mrs. Greenwood. Gent‘s 1st, Mr,. Young; consolation, Mr. Geo. Crittenden. All the prizewinners were from Grimsby Beach. Members were asked to bring to the next regular meeting, January 26. A shower of articles suitable for filling ditty bays for the Navy. Alexina Rebekah Lodge held their regular meeting, January 12, with Noble Grand Elsie Mason preâ€" siding. Sister Bertha Beemer, Disâ€" trict Deputy President of District No. 15 paid an official visit to the Lodge and was introduced by Sis. Gladys LePage, P. N. G. Visitors were present from Beamsville and Hamilton. James A, Ross, exâ€"M.P.P., and Mrs. Ross of Wellandport celeâ€" brated their golden wedding anniâ€" versary on Saturday evening as guests of honor at a dinner arrangâ€" ed by their sons and daughters at General Brock Hotel, Niagara Falls. Married at the home of the bride‘s parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Kay of Wellandâ€" port, on January 16th, 1898, with Rev. R. L. Ockley officiating, Mr. and Mrs, Ross have spent pracâ€" tically their entire married life as residents of Wellandport, Mr. Ross having resigned as principal of Scott street school, St. Thomas, in 1896, to enter the commercial field. Since that time he has become a widely known and highlyâ€"respected citizen through his prominence in business and political circles. In 1908 he was elected member of the provincial parliament for the ridâ€" ing of Monck, being the first Conâ€" servative member ever elected for the riding, which had been held by the late Hon. Richard Harcourt for thirty years. He is also the author of a volume of poems, "Canada First," Dominion Day and. many other poems published in magaâ€" zines from time to time. Mrs. Ross has always taken keen interest in all the progressive activities of the United Church W.A. during~ the: past 26 years. Four children comâ€" prise their family, J. Leighton Ross, barrister, of Hamilton; Miss Eula J. Ross of St. Catharines; Romaine K. Ross, LL.B., barrister, St. Catharines,. and Mrs. _M. E. Solyk (Romak) of Merritton. They have three grandchildren. Mr. And Mrs. James Ross of Wellandport Feted by Famâ€" ily â€" Former M.P.P. For Monck. Celebrate Their Golder Wedding Rebekah Lodge THE \GRIMSBY INDEPENDENT Obituary A man is certainly a financial success when he can make money as fast as his family can spend it. A pleasing feature of the afterâ€" noon was a talk by Miss‘Iris Sayle, of the Sunday School by Post Vans, in which she recounted some of the incidents, combining humour with pathos, connected with van work in the Peace River country. _ _ Following the business session, the Rector, Rev, J. A. Ballard, conâ€" ducted the ceremony constituting Miss Clara Freshwater (resigning after seven years as secretary), a Life Member of the Woman‘s Auxiâ€" lary to the Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada, "for faithful work," at the same time presenting her with the Cerâ€" tificate of Life Meinbership. Mrs. Jose pinned on the gold badge, with the words "Receive this badge of Life Membership in the Woâ€" man‘s Auxiliary, and wear it as a daily memorial of the loyal devoâ€"| tion with which we should serve| Reports of the year‘s operations showed all departments of> the Auxiliary in a healthy condition. Mrs. G, F. Wheeler, President; Mrs. Wm. Jose, Viceâ€"President; Mrs. Howard Caudwell, Recordingâ€" Secretary; Mrs. E. L. Milne, Corâ€" responding Secretary; Mrs. B. J. Croft, Dorcas Secretary; Mrs. Frank Burton, Educational Secreâ€" tary; Miss Ethel Softley, Little Helpers‘ Secretary; Mrs. A. Pain, Junior W. A. Supt. The officers for the 1943â€"44 period inducted by Miss H. Walsh were: ‘"Resolved, that this Branch acâ€" cepts with regret the resignation of Mrs. Jose as president. During her seven years of office the branch has grown in numbers, deâ€" veloped in efficiency, and awakened to a deeper interest in Missionary matters. All this growth has had its inspiration and fostering care from Mrs. Jose‘s own deep interest in, and understanding of, the work of the Woman‘s Auxilary. We tenâ€" der her our affectionate thanks for all she has done as President for our Branch, and look forward to further years of happy fellowâ€" ship with her as our coâ€"member and Viceâ€"President." At the 52nd annual meeting of St. Andrew‘s Branch of the Woâ€" man‘s Auxiliary, held at the Parish Hall on Monday afternoon , Mrs. Wm. Jose, retiring after seven years as President, was made the recipient of a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums in the W.A. colâ€" ours, white and gold. The presenâ€" tation was made by Mrs. B. J. Croft, the new Dorcas secretary, on behalf of the memibers. The warim affection and appreciation of the members for their retiring presâ€" ident was fittingly expressed in the following resolution, proposed by Miss H. Walsh, and seconded by Mrs. G. F. Wheeler, the new presâ€" ident: St. Andrew‘s W A. In loving and sacred memory of John Ryans, who passed away Jan. 20th, 1942. + O happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memory still. But death has left a loneliness, The world can never fill. WANNâ€"McPHERSON â€" On Monâ€" day evening, January 4, 1943, at the North Ova1 apartments, Westâ€" dale, by the Rev. I. C. Morgan, Audrey Fern, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Watson McPherson, Grimsby, to Pilot Officer Trenton Quentin William Wann, R.C. A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Wanp, San Mateo, Calif. The couple are now residing at 94 Worsley st., Barrie, Ont. Ever remembered by Blossom Claus. In loving memory of our dear son John Ryans, who passed away one year ago, January 20th, 1942. Tis sweet to know We‘ll meet again Where partings are no more And that the one we loved so well Has only gone before. severe, We little thought his death so near, Only those that have lost can tell, The sorrow of parting without farewell. Ever remembered by sister and brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Mary and Gladson and Niece, Gloria, In loving memory of my dear brother John Ryans, who passed away suddenly one year ago, Jan. 20th, 1942. â€" The blow was great, the shock In Memoriam Marriage Mother and Dad During the winter months the vans are placed in storage and most of the workers are disbanded. Some however elect to remain in the field to assist the clergy at some remote mission station. Miss Hasell and Miss Sayle seized the opportunity offered by the cessaâ€" tion of their summer labours to plan a four months‘ lecture tour of Eastern Canada and the United States, By this means they make many new friends for the Sunday School by Post, which has 60,000 children taking graded Sunday School lessons by correspondence. Much effort is being put forth by the van women to counteract with simple Christian teaching a n d wholesome free literature the subâ€" versive influences that have spread like a blight throughout the sparseâ€" ly settled parts of the country. While their work is mainly on beâ€" half of the children, the parents and older people are not neglected. Visiting the mining districts of Northern Ontario, with their polyâ€" glot population, was a new and most successful venture last sumâ€" mer and of the slides shown many were illustrative of this phase of the work. Year by year the Sunday School by Post Caravans are becoming more widely known throughout Canada as the work broadens in scope. Miss Eva Hasell, M. B. E., the founder, and her colleague, Miss Iris Sayle, at a meeting in St. Andrew‘s Parish Hall last Thursâ€" day afternoon, recounted vividly the season‘s operations throughout the west. Holding Sunday School By Post These pictures are being shown throughout Canada and Grimsby citizens are fortunate to have the opportunity of seeing them. Three films will be shown. "The Road to Victory"; "The Dieppe Raid"; and "German Blitz". The later picture is a captured Nazi propaganda film taken during acâ€" tual battle. GR IMSBY Members of the G.H.S. Glee Club took part in the Red Cross proâ€" gram held in Trinity Hall last Wednesday evening. Mr. G. L. Eaton conducted the group, and Miss Betty Shivas accompanied them at the piano. Musical selecâ€" tions were also rendered by Miss Joan Eaton. This presentation is arranged by the Publicity Department of Miliâ€" tary District No. 2 and is brought to Grimsby under the sponsorship of the Trinity Service Club. The flu epidemic has been prevalent at G.H.S. Members of the staff and numerous students were absent for the greater part of last week. The regular monthly meeting of St. John‘s Women‘s Missionary Society was held in the church on Thursday afternoon. Devotions were led by Mrs. W, E. Burke and Mrs. A. Stevenson. Mrs. Taylorâ€" Munro gave an entertaining and inâ€" formative talk on "Tales from Free China", by Dr. R. B. McClure. On (behalf of the organization, Mrs, Taylorâ€"Munro presented Mrs. A. Stevenson with a Life Memberâ€" ship in the Women‘s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. ; Actual Battle Scenes filmed unâ€" der fire during the Dieppe Raid will be featured in the full length movie production to be shown toâ€" night at Trinity Hall. St. John‘s W .M.S. Battle Pictures High School Around T he Thursday, January 21st Vestry Meeting At St. Andrew‘s Captured German Propaganda Film Taken During Actual Battle At the annual Vestry meeting of St. Andrew‘s Church held in the Parish Hall on Monday evening, the People‘s Warden, Mr. P. V. Smith, and the Rector‘s Warden, Major H,. F. Baker, were returned to office for a third term. By a unanimous vote of the vesâ€" try the churchwardens were given authority to exercise the option they hold on property at the rear of the Winery, which forms a part of the old rectory garden and of the Isaac Walker lands, comprising about one acre, for the purpose of enlarging the churchyard, subject to the consent of the Deputy Minâ€" ister of Health for the Province of the Municipal Board of Health. ADMISS1ON "Road To V ictory" And Dieppe Raid Actual War Pictureâ€"a 2% Hour Show Presented by the Publicity Dept. of Military District No. 2. TRINITY SERVIGE GLUB The following will form the Finâ€" ance Committee for the year,â€"A. R. Globe, P. E. Tregunno, W. R. Boehm, J. E. J acklin, J. G. Walker, Geo. Nelles, Geo Marr, H. B. Matâ€" chett, and M. S. Nelles. In the absence of Mr. W. H. Parsons through illness, H. Johnâ€" son acted as Vestry Clerk. Mr. Parsons was reâ€"elected to office for the year 1943. 6â€"50 WEST MAIN STREET homes, and 9% to service Of electricity consumed in 1941, 76% went to industry, 15% to AT TRINITY HALL T hursday, Jan. 21 MORTGAGE LOANS arranged under government plan. New regulations permit 90% loans in some cases. Contracts can be arranged to build your home by experienced builders with full knowledge of the National Housâ€" ing Act. Specifications. Look into the matter now when labor is available. Consultâ€" Phone 559 SEND VALENTINES OVERSEAS "German Blitz" MAIL THEM NOW C. J. DeLaplante "Agencies‘ Main Street West Buy them at 8:15 Nights 480â€"wâ€"12 uses , 1943 250

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