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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-09-29, Page 11Just think of what that means to you! No moro annoying drips ... no more wasteful leaks . ,> no drip stains to scour away... no more washers to change. What’s more, Magic Action Fittings and Magic Line Accessories won an award from the National Industrial Design Council for. form, function, originality, good value and consumer acceptance. A matched set of Magic Action faucets for basin, bath, shower and kitchen sink will go a long way to make your bathroom look better .. ♦ and they cost no more than ordinary taps. Come in and see our full line of EMCO plumbing equipment. HOWARD MACHAN EMPIRE BRASS MFG. CO.;' LIMITED LONDON CANADA DUNDAS STREET, EAST % WRITING COSTS MAN CONTRACT Windsor Board, of Control, deferred action in the matter of a man who said he lost a building wrecking con­ tract because of a poorly written dol­ lar sign, Joseph Drobitch complained to the board he had intended to bid $3,000 but a typographical error made jt $13,000, One controller said one of the vertical marks on the dollar sign was interpreted by a stenographer as a one. The complaint was referred to city council, who passed it back to the board who deferred action, The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, September 29, 1954 Page EIev«a NEWS OF BELMORE Happy Helpers Mission Band Elects Officers at Meeting FOR FIRE, LIFE & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Stewart A. Scott Phone 293 Wingham REAL ESTATE SALESMAN Representing: Dudley E. Holme* Llstowel The Happy Helpers’ Mission Band met at the manse on Wednesday of last week. The meeting opened by all repeating the Mission Band Purpose. Ruth Fitch gave a reading, "Autumn Comes”, followed by Hymn 623. Barry Mulvey read the Scripture and the story, "Clouds and Cornfields" was read by Janet Horton: Russel Press and Ross Fitch took up the col­ lection, Dorothy McNee took care of the minutes and business. The election of officers followed with Rev, West in charge, The fol­ lowing were elected for the coming season: Pres., Dorothy McNee; 1st Vice-pres., Cecil Horton; sec., Shirley Merkley; treas,-, Mae Doubledee; press reporter, Barry Mulvey; world friends, Ruth Fitch. The meeting closed with Hymn 614, after which all repeated the closing prayer. YJP.S. 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See this one ...... «p33v 1947 International 3-ton Chassis & Cab— A good truck, condition excellent............ 1947 Chevrolet 2-ton Chassis &.Cab— $250 evening with .the president, Wilma Haugh, in the chair. The meeting op­ ened with hymn 758, followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison, The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Wallace Richardson and their adoption was moved by Ralph Dickson, Hymn 606 was sung, after which the worship convener, Jean Dickson, took charge. Beth Inglis read the Scripture, fol­ lowed by prayer by Bruce Darling. The topic, "The First Gentile Church’* was given by Jean Dickson, f The meeting closed with hymn 412 and the Mizpah benediction. Won Prize in Ottawa Friends here will be interested to know that Miss Edna Rosewell, of Ot­ tawa, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rosewell, was successful in winning a valuable camera and equipment in a contest sponsored by the Ottawa Community Chest Commit­ tee, for a suitable slogan for their com­ ing campaign, There were 4000 entries and Miss Rosewell’s won first prize. It was "Give—Be Glad You Can”. The Rosewell family lived on the Carl Douglas farm here prior to its purchase by Mr. R. J. Douglas. The people of Belmore offer congratula­ tions. 'Twelve . Tables at Euchre Twelve tables were in play last Monday night at the weekly euchre and solo party. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Boyd and Miss Frances Inglis were in charge. The euchre prizes went to Mrs. Tommy Parker, Mrs. Frank Mc­ Cormick, Boyd Marshall and Harry Mulvey. The solo prizes went to Wilfred Dietrich. i Personals Miss Shirley Hill, Reg.N., of Halifax, visited with Miss Betty Abraham, Reg.N., at the home of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Abraham, this past week. Mrs. Carl Douglas attended a shower on Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Wm. Wright, Wroxeter, in honor of Miss Marilyn McLean, bride-elect of next month. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Abraham left on Sunday morning for Manitoulin Island to visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ab­ raham. Mr. Abraham plans to attend the stock sales at the Island. Mr. K. C. Press has been busy re­ building the stock' yards this past week and the property now presents a much improved appearance. Mrs. James Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Fitch and Ross visited over the week-end with Mrs. Badger, of King, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McNeil at Streets- ville and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Mc­ Neil of Stouffville. Rally Day services were held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, with members of the Sabbath School tak­ ing part. Billy Jeffray sang a solo and Beth and Gordon Leason read the Scripture. Mr. McKinlay, a stu­ dent from Scotland, attending Knox College, was the guest speaker. Mrs. John Harper visited the past week with Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Ray­ ner at Tara. Mrs. Wm. Elliott and Mrs. Don Mac- Adam attended a shower at Mrs. Ger-‘ shorn Johnston’s last Tuesday eve­ ning for Miss Idella Hinz, whose mar­ riage took place on Saturday to James Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Grubb of Gull Lake, Sask., are visiting his sister, Mrs. Wm. Halzle and family. Thejr called on Mr. and Mrs. E. Zinn on Thursday. Mr. Zinn and Mr. Grubb are old schoolmates. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perrott, of Wingham, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dustow. Mr. Robert Aitken spent the past week visiting his son, Mr. Jack Ait­ ken, at Owen Sound, and with other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Walker and family, of Belgrave, spent Sunday af­ ternoon with Mrs. Johann and Wilfred. Mrs. Henry Johann continues to be under the doctor’s care and is not as well as her friends would wish. Moles- health Moles- $495 YOU CAN DEPEND ON THESE LATE MODEL BEAUTIES JUST TRADED IN FOR NEW METEORS AND MERCURYS SAFE BUY Used Car Mrs. Wm. McLennan Dies in Hospital The death occurred on Saturday night in the Wingham General Hos­ pital of (Tilly) Maguire, 73, widow of the late Wm, McLennan, of worth. She had been in poor for some time. She was a member of the worth Presbyterian Church. She was a resident of Howick township before her marriage, and for a number of years, she with her husband farmed on the Howick-Grey boundary. One daughter Ruth, Mrs. Howard Harris, con. 4 Howick, survives. Three brothers, Ben Maguire, Gorrie; Jack Maguire, Clifford; Dr. Lawrence, Pt. Dalhousie; five sisters, Mary, Wing­ ham Hospital; Carrie (Mrs. H. J. Woods), Fort William; Ida (Mrs. J, C. Robertson), Toronto; Jane (Mrs. H. W. Dempsey), Stratford; Mabel (Mrs. Wallace Edgar), Wembly, Alberta, also survive. Funeral service was held Tuesday from the home of her daughter Mrs. Howard Harris with the ReV. R. J. Boggs officiating, Interment was in Molesworth cemetery. MOTORS LTD Mercury - Lincoln - Meteor Dealer - Mercury Trucks Telephone 459 Wingham, Ont. CHURCH MARKS 101st. BIRTHDAY Last week both morning and even­ ing services were well attended aS the congregation of the New Hamburg Baptist Church commemorated its 101st, anniversary. Dr. C. H. Schutt, Toronto, was the guest speaker for both services. Guest soloist, Mrs. Jean Moorehead, Stratford, and the junior choir pro­ vided music at the morning; service. The senior choir sang two numbers at the evening service. On Sunday the Rev. Walter B. Fis­ cher gave his farewell address prior to his departure to his now charge at the baptist Church at Englehart.