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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-03-31, Page 8The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, March 31, 1951 NEWS OF FORDWICH YOU CAN DEPEND ON When kidneys fail to remove excess acids . and wastes, back­ ache, tired feeling, disturbed rest often follow* Dodd’s Kidney Pills stimu­ late kidneys to normal duty. You feel better-—sleep better, work better. I Get Dodd's at any drug store. You can depend on Dodd a. HURON SOCIETY SHOW NEXT MONTH The Huron Central Agricultural Society will be observing its 100th an­ niversary and on Saturday May 29, will celebrate the 50th anniversary pf its spring show. Response to this year’s( show has been very good, it is reported. A prize list offering $4,300 in cash, a substan­ tial increase over last year, will be offered this year. Large Crowd Fills Community Centre for W.I. 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Humorous skits, dances and songs, ladies in evening dresses all a-glitter, and even a horse on the stage with an Easter bonnet, all added to the fun and made a very enjoyable evening, The sum of one hundred and sixteen dollars was taken in, for which the Institute thank all those who made this possible. Suffers Injury Mrs. William Boehler was removed by ambulance to Listowel Memorial Hospital this Monday morning. In some manner she fell in the kitchen. Dr. Forde says there is a possibility of a fractured hip. Mrs. Robt. Hibberd underwent a major operation on Saturday morn­ ing in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospi­ tal. Her many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Emmerson Hargrave and Miss Beatrice visited on Saturday with Mrs. Gordon Yeo, at Wroxeter. Miss Isobel McCann, of Listowel, spent the week-end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Erie Corbett, of Wood- stock, called on friends in the village on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wray and Brian,: of Toronto, visited a few days last week with relatives in the community. Mrs. Chas. Small returned home on Thursday from Victoria Hospital, London, where she recently underwent a major operation. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Wright and Grant, Mrs. Garnet Wright, of Lake- let, and Miss Nadene Cook, of Gorrie, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Aldrich. Miss Gwenneth Bride of spent the week-end at her Mrs. Stan McRae and Palmerston, spent a few week with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Gibson. Quite a number from here attended the Masonic progressive euchre party Wednesday evening in Listowel. Ira Schaefer won the prize for the highest gentleman. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Forester visited on Sunday with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Janette Hargrave. Miss Edith Howes, of Wroxeter, visited on Sunday with Miss Florence Forester. Sunday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harding were Mr. Bob Kreller, of Wroxeter and Miss Muriel Machan, of Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Hargrave, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Forester and Mr. and Mrs. Art Forester attended the funeral of an aunt, Mrs. Lavina Mas­ on on Tuesday in Listowel. Weekend and Sunday visitors'at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Doig, Penny and Peter, Mr. and Mrs. pon Seabrooks, Nancy and Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Doig and James Grant of St. Catharines. They were helping their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig to celebrate the 32nd. anniversary of their wedding. Miss Ethel Reis, of Green River, spent the week-end at the home of her parents. Mrs. Ed. Matthews is visiting for a week with her sister, Mrs. Irene Robinson, at Clayton, Deleware, Mary­ land. Mrs. Mac Corbett and two child­ ren, of London, are spending a week here with her father, Mr. Ed. Mat­ thews. Mr. Bernard King, of Harriston, spent the week-end in town with parents. Thursday evening guests with and Mrs. Norman Harding were, and Mrs. Harry McGee, Mr. and Mrs. James Halliday and Mr. and- Mrs. Arnold Halliday, all of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harding and family, also visited at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn and Kar­ en, of Orangeville, and Mr. and Mrs. George Bolander, of London, spent the week-end with Mrs. Earl Ridley. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harding and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hard­ ing and Miss Reita, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Karges, of Listowel. Mrs. Gordon Angst, of Clifford, vis­ ited one day last week with Mrs. An­ son Ruttan. Mr, and Mrs. Ken Graham spent Sunday with friends in Owen Sound, Mr. and Mrs. William Foot and Terry, of Paris, spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. Mary Denny. Word was received here today of the death of Mrs. John Wallace, for­ merly Annie Foster, of Toronto, and sister of Miss Eliza Foster of the 6th Concession. The body is being sent by train to Saskatchewan where inter­ ment will take place. The progressive euchre party was {held in the Community Hall on Tues­ day evening with fifteen tables in play. Winners were as follows: High lady, Mrs. Everitt Allen; low lady, Miss Van Velsor; high gentleman, R. Nichol; low gentleman, Wray Cooper. Allan Bosman, seven-year-old son of Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Bosman, of Belgrave, suffered a broken leg, facial and scalp lacerations on Friday, when he was struck by a truck on his way home from school. The boy had just left class with three of his school chums and was walking along the side of No. 4 high­ way to the village when the accident occurred. Witnesses said that he ran in front of the truck, driven by Red­ mond McDonald,*of RR 2, Wingham. He was taken to Wingham General Hospital for treatment, where his condition was described as satisfac­ tory. He will be confined to the hos­ pital for several weeks. Provincial Constable Morley Groves, of Goderich, investigated the accident. Oven Dressed 1 LAIDLAW’S Wingham Business and Professional Directory BARRISTER, SOLICITOR •nd NOTARY PUBLIC TEESWATER - ONTARIO Telephone 23 Teeswatet WROXETER—Every Wednesday afternoon, 2—4 p.m., or by appointment. Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. HomuthR.O. Mr$. Viola H. Homuth R.O. OPTOMETRISTS Phone 118 Harriston, Ont. Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Wingham, Phone 48 X BL CRAWFORD, Q.O. R. S. HETHERINGTON, QXJ. J. W. BUSHFIELD, Q.C Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc Office —* Meyer Block, Wingham WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company Eat. 1840 An aM Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. Stead Office — Toronto H. C. MacLean Insurance Agency Wingham District Governor Speaks at Howick Lions Ladies’ Night YOU A FORD JUBILEE and ARE INVITED TO SHOWING OF District Governor Carlton Wells, of London, was guest speaker when Ho wick Lions Club entertained their ladies and guests at a very enjoyable supper meeting in Gorrie Community Hall on Thursday night. The speaker, introduced by President Gordon Gib­ son and thanked by Dr. Frank Mills, gave a.n inspiring address on Lionism and also told , of some of his experien­ ces as a boy in Gorrie where his father was at one time Methodist minister. An interesting film “Holidaying in Banff”, was shown on the new pro­ jector and screen recently purchased by the Lions Club. Tickets were dis­ tributed to the members to be sold for the spring draw. Membership certificates were pre­ sented by the guest speaker to David Draper, Clark Sharpin, Benny John­ ston and Dr. Frank Mills. A new mem­ ber, Wally Lunnan, of Gorrie, was wel­ comed into the club. Roy Hunter was presented with a key award and spec­ ial prizes were won by Roy Hunter, Ken Edgar and Pete Dobson. Mem­ bers were reminded of a concert and dance to be presented by the Kansas Farmer and his entertainers in the Gorrie Community Hall. Lion Ken Edgar in his usual jovial manner, carried out some amusing stunts and kept the meeting going in lively style. Gilbert Howes led in a sing song. The meeting adjourned with the usual rousing Lions’ Roar. Showered by Friends Miss Evelyn Doig, whose marriage to Mr. Bradley Galbraith will take place next Saturday, was guest of honor at two lovely parties during the week. On Wednesday evening, Mrs. Ila Gerrie and Mrs. Laura Ep­ worth, of Harfistoii, entertained at the home of the former. Twenty-five latlies were present, some of them former members of the Royal Bank staff where Miss Doig was employed before being transferred to Kitchener. Lovely gifts were presented in - a mis­ cellaneous shower. On Friday night Mrs. William Mar­ tin, sister of the groom-elect, and Miss Snelling, both of Drayton, gave a kitchen and pantry shower for Miss Doig at the former’s home. An ad­ dress was read by Mrs. James Wilson. The bride’s chair was placed with a background of spring flowers, stream­ ers and balloons. Mrs. Kell, of Dray­ ton, from time to time broke a balloon filled with confetti which showered the bride-to-be. Bingo was enjoyed by' thirty ladies present. Progressive Euchre Eleven tables were in play when Wroxeter Women’s Institute held a progressive euchre in Masonic club rooms on Friday night. Miss Jean Wilton and Mrs. Charles Cathers held high scores for ladies. George Gregg and Bill Taylor won the men’s prizes. Consolation awards were made to Gilbert Howes and Mrs. Justin Will. Mrs. James McTavish won the lucky tally prize. Mrs. George Day of Wing­ ham, won the special bingo. Lunch was served by the committee in charge of arrangements, Mrs. Harvey Reidt, Mrs. Thos. Burke, Mrs. Robert Gibson and Mrs. Harry Adams. Pal-Moclia Meets The Pal-Mocha Club for this dis­ trict met on Thursday night at the 1 home of Tom and- Mrs. Burke. £)r. j Murray Mac.Lennan, of Wingham, ! was in charge. Wm. Brown, of Pal- | merston, is secretary. Members were present from Palmerston, Harriston, Wingham, Mitchell, Moncton and Wroxeter district.. Refreshments were i served at the close of the meeting. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gibson, Lon­ don, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson and the former’s mother, Mrs. W. G. Gibson. John Howes, Toronto, spent week-end at his home here. On return he was accompanied by mother, Mrs. Gilbert Howes and small daughter, Jeannie. Both will spend the week in Toronto. Eleanor Jean Wearring has com­ pleted her three years’ training course at Hamilton General Hospital. Miss Wearring plans to remain on the staff until the fall term, when she will return to Western University to complete her Bachelor of Science degree. Miss Wearring attended Wes­ tern for one year before training. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wearring of Toronto, former residents of this village. Her mother was the formei’ Lillian MacNaughton. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Copeland held a family gathering at their home on Friday evening when a turkey dinner was served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Merkley, Elmer, George and Sharon; Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Merkley, Lucelle and Frances and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Merkley, all of Bel­ more; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Copeland, Mary, Stuart and Carol, of Wroxeter North; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bennett and Gkrry, Walton; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Willits and son, also of Belmore. Mr. George Lackie, who fractured his hip by falling on the ice early in the winter, has now been able to leave the hospital and is staying with Mrs. McCracken, near Gorrie. Mr. Lackie’s many friends in Wroxeter wish for him a speedy return to good health and that he will soon be able to come back home. BIRTH MOFFAT—In Toronto East General Hospital, •> on Wednesday, . 24th, 1954, to Mr. and Mrs. Moffat, a daughter, Arleen a sister for Karen. NOTICE Commencing April 1st to November 30th, The Canadian Bank of Com­ merce, Wroxeter and Fordwich bran­ ches, will close Thursday afternoon at 12 o’clock nodn. 31* NOTICE From April 1st. to November 30th, all places of business in Wroxeter will close on Thursday afternoon at 12 noon. Stores will remain open Wed­ nesday evenings. 31* SEE US FOR COMPLETE ELECTRICAL EXPERT ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR YOUR SPRING REMODELING Let us check your remodeling or building plans and give you a free estimate on the electrical alterations or installations needed. You’ll find our prices are lower and our work the best obtainable. We guarantee every job so call us for all your electrical ffupplies, repair service or Installations. =■ Wednesday, March 31st at 8 p.m. Ford Co. Tractor Representative DOORZ PRIZES YOUR WINGHAM FORD A MONARCH DEALER A. D. 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