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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-05-05, Page 8* Page Eight The * ^nghapi Advance-Times, Wednesday, May 5th, 1954 .1 j.JMUiiiiiM i.i ...w.mii ..lufi j --------------- ------------- rsr......1OE3OE NEWS OF FOEWWICH XOE3OI IOE3O)ODO Hotel Brunswick COFFEE SHOP | o Harriston Speaker Guest at Women’s Institute Meeting OESOt The Business Girls’ & Men’s Luncheon is inexpensive and served at noon and evening. SERVING TIME 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 pan. to 7 p.m. ox=xo ok=xc « ANNOUNCING ... the OPENING of Chuck's TAXI FRIDAY, MAY 7th featuring Prompt, Efficient, Courteous 24 hour Service Phone 185 ALL PASSENGERS INSURED Wingham Tractors ! j i New JUBILEE FORD FORDSON MAJOR Plows and Cultivators for above Used 1951 FORD 8N TRACTOR— Overhauled and in A-l shape. Like new through1 out, complete with new tires 1953 FORDSON MAJOR— Very low mileage, used only 3 months—a snap Huron Motors A. D. MacWILLIAM Phone 237 Wingham The regular meeting of the Ford- wich Women’s Institute wag held in the Community Hall on Tuesday af­ ternoon of last week. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode follow­ed by (he Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs. Anson Demerling gave the Scripture reading after which Mrs. Clare Harris gave the motto, “April eyes are brim­ming over but its the silver cloud that brings the clover". Mrs, William McCann then installed the new of­ ficers for 1954. Roll call was payment of fees and written suggestions for the year’s pro­grams. Mrs. Stan Bride, secretary­ treasurer, gave her report. Members were reminded of the snort course on May 13th, “Treasures in the Attic" to be held in the Community Hall. Mrs. Fred Hambly gave a number of very interesting current events.Mrs. Stan Bride then introduced the guest speaker, Mrs, Florence Tilden Harrison, of Harriston, Mrs. Harrison told some of the things that started her writing stories which was very interesting. She also read one entitled, “Mother and the Slumber Man". Mrs. Crosby Sothern thanked the speaker and on behalf of the Institute present­ ed her with a gift. Mrs. Clare Harris then conducted a contest after which the meeting closed with the singing of the Queen. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Gibson, Mrs. Jim Hudson, Mrs. Crosby Sothern and Miss Margaret Brown. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Sothern spent the week-end with relatives in Strath- roy and attended the wedding of their daughter Rosemary in St. James’. Westminster Anglican Church, Lon­ don, on Saturday.Friends and neighbors gathered in the Community Hall at Fordwich on Friday night to honor Mr. and Mrs. Auburn Noble, nee Geraldine Brears, who were married recently. They were presented with a’ chrome suite. The address in prose was read by Leola Lambkin. The groom replied and thanked everyone. The young couple will reside in Kitchener. Music was supplied for dancing by Timm’s Orchestra.Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dunnington of Owen Sound, spent a couple of days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Graham. Week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Jacobs, Miss Dorothy Campbell and Master Gary Grange, of Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. William Calhoun of Chesley visited on Friday at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hambly attend­ ed the funeral in Windsor on Satur­ day of the latter’s mother, Mrs. E. Taylor.Mrs. Earl Cober was confined to the hospital at Listowel last week where she underwent a major operation. Her many friends wish her a speedy re­ turn to health.Mr. William Ward of the 2nd con­ cession of Howick Township had the misfortune to fall off the tractor and break his leg. He was removed to the' Listowel hospital by Dr. Forde of Fordwich.Mrs. J. Valeriote and two children, of Guelph, Mr. Mark Bellamy and Charlie, of Arthur, Mr. Bert Bellamy of London, visited one day last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J ack King. Mrs. Nellie Gamble has returned to her home after spending two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Har­ ris at Brownsville.Mr. Harvey Barton of Fergus, visit­ ed one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig.Mr. and Mrs. William Lloyd spent last week with friends in Southamp­ ton.Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wray and Brian, of Toronto, visited a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave.Mr. Arnold Vittie and Gary, Wain­ fleet, called on Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie one day last week. Mr. and' Mrs. T. Wade and Rhonda, of- Wingham, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wade. , Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Sothern and family and Mr. William Sothern visit­ ed on Sunday with-Mrs. Tessie Zim­ merman, near Gorrie.Master Kenneth Hallman, of Lis­ towel, spent the Week-end with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmer­ son Hargrave.Miss Gwenneth Bride of Stratford, spent the week-end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart and Miss Nancy Sothern were guests at the Vittie- Anderson wedding on Saturday in Christ Church Cathedral, Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Don Londsbury and Patsy and Mr. Jim Grant of St. Cath­ arines spent the week-end with^ Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig.Mr. and Mrs. Jack Montgomery of Milton, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Williamson.Mrs. Ruby Forester, of Toronto, was a week-end visitor at her home here. Mrs, E. Darcy, Mrs. W. Ettinger, Norman Ettinger and Wellington Har­ grave spent a day last week in Kitch­ener. Mr, Bruce Williamson spent the week-end with his mother Mrs, Emma Williamson, Miss Betty Brears, of Kitchener, was a week-end visitor with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bal Brears. Miss Ethel Reis of Coldwater, spent the week-end, at her home here. Miss Elsie McDermitt, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Clara McDermitt. Mr. and Mrs. Mac McIntosh. Brus­ sels, visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave. Mrs, Stan Forester spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Carl Bender and Mr, Bender at Gow- anstown. Mrs. Hilda Roberts of Listowel, was a Sunday visitor with Mrs. Emma Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Donaldson of Toronto, visited on Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Wray Cooper. Mrs. Harold Doig, Mrs. Harold Pol­ lock, Mrs. Gordon Brown and Mrs. Glen Johnston attended the Confer­ ence branch meeting of the W.M.S. in London. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Graham and little daughter of Toronto, spent week-end here.the WHITECHURCH Mrs. ElliOtt Hostess The Ladies’Aid of the Presbyterian Church met on Tuesday last at the home of Mrs. Gordon Elliott, Mrs. George Fisher presided for a short worship service and Mrs. John Craig read the Scripture lesson. Mrs. Rus­ sell Ross led in prayer and Mrs. Al­ bert McQuillin and Mrs. James Mc- Ilrath led in the meditation period. The different reports were given and the ladies decided to contribute $200 to the board to assist with financing the decorating of the church. The ladies decided to redecorate the vestry and purchase several new furnishings. The painters finished the auditorium of the church last week and are now working at the vestry. They decided to hold a social in connection with the anniversary which will be the ,90th of this church, Mrs. Albert McQuillin, Mrs. Russell Ross, Mrs. Mcllrath and Mrs. Gordon Elliott were the social committee. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, Johnston Conn, and the meeting was closed by all repeating the Lord’s prayer. The hostess served lunch and all enjoyed the social time which followed. Trees Stolen \ Mr. John Purdon had the misfor­ tune to have thieves come in a truck to his bush farm along the division line last Tuesday afternoon, and dig out about twenty-five of the fine trees in his reforestation plot at the cor­ner. The heavy rain-the previous night made the digging easy. After a truck had passed they quickly made their get-away, leaving two of the trees lying on the ground. Presbyterian Young People The young people of the Presby­ terian Church held their meeting last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Conn with, the president, Mr. Walter Elliott presid­ing. Ross McGregor read the Scripture lesson and gave the meditation talk and Miss Ruby Conn led in prayer. The topic on pioneer missionaries was taken by Mrs. Conn. She spoke of the ,life work of John "Geddes in the New Hebrides. The meeting was closed by the Mizpah benediction and lunch was served. actual width: 6* FREE PYREX BOWL "Careful, Pauline!'’ Of course no one would dream of climbing a telephone pole without being especially careful. Yet every time you climb a shaky ladder or stand on a rickety chair you may not realize what a big chance you’re taking. Actually more people have accidents right at home than anywhere else. By avoiding accidents you save more than suffering and worry — you save money, too! In a family the size of ours (we’re now over 31,000), these savings are important. That’s why our employees are not only thoroughly trained to use safety tools and methods, but continually reminded to take every precaution to avoid injury to themselves and others. It’s another way we help keep costs down so we can pro­ vide you with the best possible telephone service at the lowest possible cost. How to prevent home: accidents is shown in “Home Safe Home''*, a folder available free from the Health Depart­ ment of your Provincial Government or front the De­ partment of National Health and Welfare, Ottawa* THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA NOTHING TO SEND FOR! A pastel-blue Pyrex Bowl is now packed inside every Giant Size package of Princess Soap Flakes. This smart utility­ bowl is guaranteed heat-resistant.lCollect a complete set. Bowl offered free so you’ll try Princess— the pure soap flakes that wash your clothes fluffy-white, yet are so mild they can actually be used m « baby’s bath! Today, get the Giant Size Princess Flakes with tne free Pyrex Bowl inside. BACKACHE Backache is often caused by lazy kidney action. When kidneys get out of order, excess acids and wastes remain in the system. Then backache, disturbed rest ar that tired-out and heavy-headed feeling may soon follow. That’s the time to take Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Dodd’s stimulate the kidneys to normal action. Then you feel better—sleep better—work belter. Get Dodd’s Kidney Pills now. 61 Personals Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stephen^ and son John, of Wingham, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shiell. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Young, of Lucan, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wightman and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Roberts and Ruth Ann visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Caslick, Wingham, and with other Wightman relatives in this district. Mr. „and Mrs. Charles Shiell and family attended a family dinner held in Lucknow on Tuesday last at the home of her aprents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Congram, who were celebrat­ ing the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. ' Miss Elva Young of Lucan, spent the week-end with Miss Joan Wight­ man. Miss Thelma Zurbrigg, of, Kurtz- ville, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weber and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stuckey, of Palmerston, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chambers and family of Harriston, and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Hossfeldt and family of Walk­erton, visited there on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wright and Jack, Joyce, Connie and Robert, of Richvale, spent the week-end at the home of her sister, Mrs. Russell Chap­ man and Mr. Chapman. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tichbourne, of Goderich, visited on Mofiday with her mother, Mrs. David Kennedy, and Mrs. Lome Durnin of St. Helens visited there on Sunday. Miss Annie Kennedy of Wingham Hospital, spent the week­ end with her mother here.Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Watt spent the week-end at Long Branch, where Rev. Watt took the morning service of his former charge. Rev. George Watt, of Dungannon accompanied them and preached Sunday school anniversary services in the evening at Oakville, also a former* charge of Mr. Watt.Mrs. Mark Armstrong underwent an emergency operation in' Wingham hospital on Sunday morning for ap­ pendicitis. Mrs. Armstrong had int- tended to have an operation on her eyes in London hospital this Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Farrier and children made a trip.to Toronto on Sunday. Mr. James Falconer accom­ panied them and visited with his mo­ ther, Mrs. John Falconer, and with Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Welwood, of Cal­ edon.Mr. and Mrs. Walter* Lettncr and Jack and Rose Marie, of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of her brother, Mr.'John. Boyle. Mr. Robert McCienaghan, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCienaghan and fam­ ily. Visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCienaghan, of Waterloo. Ben McCienaghan accompanied them and visited at the home of his son, Mr. MelVln McCienaghan. • The possessions of the deBoor fam- ilies, who recently arrived here from Holland, arrived last week at Luck­now. They were hot allowed to bring money So they brought rubber-tired wagons, which were quickly assemb- ed ahd with their tractors brought home the huge crates, some of which weighed over four* tons. The cartons contained what they were allowed to bring, besides their cars.Ben McCienaghan .. had uninvited night Visitors ond night last, week, who picked up ahd Carried off about, 35 of his Sussex hens, Strangers in this district had purchased two pack- ages of cigwttos in ft local store In the ctuiy evening, mid these were found w where the hens had been taken. A good many farmers tattoo their fowl now so they van b« traced through the buyers, , .Mr. and Mrs. Robert Galbraith, of Wingham, visited on sumlay at the home of her sister, Mrs. Gordon. El* liott, _ Mr. Kenneth 1‘urdon, of Guelph ami Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bott and child* ren, of Belwood visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Purdon, Mr, and Mrs. Bill Evans and Teddy of Seaside, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. George Fisher and their son, Bill Fisher, ot Milton and Miss Mary Foster, of Mitchell spent the week-end Jhere, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dickson and Allan, of Belmore, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Punion. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sinnamon and Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Shnmmon and family, of Wingham, visited on Sun* day with Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Bee* croft, ’ Mr. and Mrs. James Dobie Of Hat* riston, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sen McCienaghan and other Mc­ Cienaghan relatives hero and with Mr. Harry McCienaghan of Belgrave, Mrs. Chas. Moore and baby, Sandra .April, were able to return home fom Wingham Hospital on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, Ben McCienaghan and ,Carl visited on Thursday last at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Wra. Parker, of Nilestown Mrs, Walter Lott visited recently for a few days at the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Orville Newby, of Prospect Hill. The Fordyce school children had a holiday on Monday on account of the illness of the teacher, Mr. Ross Er- rington. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shiell have pur­chased the home of the late Miss Ruth Lewis on Edward Street. Mr. and Mrs. John McGee and.Mrs. Robert Purdon spent Wednesday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason and Keith, of Kincardine, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mason and Ronald and Lois Stacey, of Wingham, also Mrs. Flem­ ing Johnston and children of Blue­ vale, visited on Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ritchie, Luck­ now, visited on Sunday at the home of his brother, Mr. Russell Ritchie, of Langside.The school band of S.S. No. 10 Kin­ loss is sponsoring an International Harvester night in the Memorial Hall next Wednesday night when the 50- minute picture of the construction of the new Kitimat Dam in B.C, will be shown as well as other moving pic­ tures.’■This dam will hold back the water for 125 miles and cover 335 sq. miles. The water will be used to trans­ port aluminum from the mines there. This is truly a beautiful all-Canadian picture in mountain setting. Mr. George Ross of Owen Sound spent the week-end with his parents and other relatives- here.Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Skinner of Ex­ eter and Mr. and Mrs. John McAl­ lister and sons of Centralia, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mason. Mr. and Mrs. George Walker, of E. Wawanosh, also Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Humphrey and Lila, and Mrs. Cran­ston and Mr. M. Humphrey s of St. Helens, were at Guelph on Saturday where they attended the1' funeral of the late Mrs. William Taylor, former­ ly Elizabeth Humphrey of St. Helens. Her husband predeceased her about twenty years ago. She leaves a family of three daughters and one son, as well as one grandchild.Miss Helen Louise Pocock of the O.A.C., Guelph, finished her second year and after spending the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wal­ter Pocock, returned to Guelph to take a position at O.A.C. in the Pub­ lic Relations Department for the sum­ mer months.Miss Gertrude Stewart of Toronto, is visiting this week with her sister, Mrs. Harold Walker and Mr. Walker. She returned home last week from Mexico City where she had spent six months at the home of her brother, Mr. Max Stewart, Canadian Ambassa­ dor, there. She motored from there to Detroit, ,and like a lot of folks who spend their winters in the South, finds our weather rather chilly.Mr. Lome Scott met with an unfor­ tunate accident on Thursday last, working at the back of his farm, fenc­ ing. He was cutting down some small poles to fix the fence when the axe glanced off, and gave him a nasty gash on the inside of his left foot, be­ tween the ankle and the toes. He had to walk home and it required four stitches to close the wound. Mr. Oliver Stokes of Turnberry, is .helping with the chores. ’ . ' Miss Vicki Moszkowski, who recent­ ly finished her third year at O.V.C. at Guelph, spent the week-end with her parents, and returned to Veterin­ ary College for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stoll and fam­ ily, of Clinton, and her mother, Mrs. John Johnston, of Goderich, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott of E^ Wawanosh. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Greenham and son, Robert, of Leaside, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harold Walker. Mrs. Leask McGee of Toronto, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. George McGee.Harold Dawson, Hugh McBurney and Susan Wightman are laid up’ this week with an attack of mumps.Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Straughan, Jack and David, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Straughan and baby, Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Straughan, all of Godbrich, visited on Sunday last at the home of the former’s sister, Mrs. James Laidlaw.Mrs. Robert Laidlaw, Clifford. Ray­ mond and Arthur’, visited on Sunday with Mr. J. Holmes, of Clinton.Mr. Robert Bolton and.son, Gordon, of Teeswater, visited on Sunday at the home of the former’s daughter, Mrs. Elmer Sleightholm.Birth THOMPSON— In Wingham General Hospital on Monday, May 3, 1954, to Mr. and Mrt. Sam Thompson, of E. Wawanosh, (nee Anne Chamney,) a ■ -■ Don't bo hindered 1948 1949 1950 1951 * 2200 4400 7200 .. 13601 H. J. 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