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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-10-27, Page 11/ See Us for NEWS OF ST. HELENS ♦ A Full Line of Musical Instruments and Supplies ROSS MANN 1 RR 4, Wingham „ Phone 734J3 Successful Masquerade Dance Held Friday at Fordyce School There was a 'large crowd in at­ tendance at the masquerade dance held by the Fordyce School in the Community Hall on Friday evening. Music for dancing was provided by the Aristocrats- Prizes were awarded as follows: fancy dressed lady, Mrs. Dynes Campbell; fancy dressed gent, Mrs. Wilfred Hackett; comic dressed lady, Loi'S- ^Webster; comic dressed gent, Lome Alton; fancy dressed school girl, Shirley Moore; fancy dressed school boy, Shirley. McNeil; comic dressed school girl,. Billy' Robinson; comic dressed school boy, Terry Wil­ son. U. O. AnniversarySuccessful anniversary services were held in the United Church on JUST 3 MORE DAYS All stock in store on Sale. Take advantage of this big October Shoe Sale and stock up on shoes and rubber footwear for your Fall and Winter needs. Hartt and Ritchie Shoes at Special Prices Groups of Women’s Dress Shoes Racks of Shoes priced from Women’s Saddle Shoes The ever popular Saddle Shoe with long- wearing ribbed soles in Blue and White. . SALE PRICE $3’94 and $4*49 Men’s Dress Shoes Comfortable and Sturdy Dress Shoes for Men in either BroWin or Black BLUEVALESunday, Ideal weather prevailed out­ side and baskets Pf -many colored chrysanthemums added a further bright note in -the church. The guest speaker was Mr. Ralph Howlett of Elora, who is a theological student at Waterloo College. Mr. Howlett in the morning service chose as his subject, ’’The Power of Jesus Christ." Mrs, Howlett added much to the service with two solos, “The Love of God" and “Oh It Is Wonderful,” The choir sang the anthem "Sing to the Lord of Harvest.” In. the evening Mr. Howlett chose as his text, “Whom do ye say that I am"; Mrs. Howlett sang “God Hath N6t Promised" and “When You Know My Jesus Too.” The choir number was “Brother James' Air,”W.M.S. and W.A. Nineteen ladies attended the Octo­ ber meeting of the W.M.S. and the W.A. held in the Sunday School ,lRoom on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. W. I. Miller presided and the theme ofz/the worship service was the “In­fluence of a Christian Life." Mrs, Frank McQuillin read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. John Cameron read of the experiences of a Missionary in India. The chapter from the new study book “The Church in India" on Christian imports and influences was taken in an interest­ing manner by Mrs, Chas. McDonald, representing a passionary from In­dia and Mrs. McNeil, Mrs, Elwood Barbour and Mrs. W. I. Miller as Iridian workers. The treasurer reported that $106 had been sent to the Presbyterial treas­urer. An invitation to attend the W. M. S. Thankoffering at- Whitechurch on Wednesday, October 27th was re­ ceived. It was agreed to have Miss W. D. Rutherford as speaker at our annual Thankoffering when she will talk on the. meeting of the National Council of Churches which she at­tended at Evanston, Illinois. Mrs. T. J. Todd was in charge of the W. A. meeting, the theme of which was “Giving- Thanks." Mrs. Eldon Miller read the Scripture les­ son and Mrs. Chas. McDonald, the lesson thoughts. The. treasurer report­ed over $130 in the treasury and $25 was voted to the Flood' Relief Fund. The following committees were ap­pointed for the annual bazaar to be held in the Auxiliary Rooms, Luck­ now. - Reception, Mrs. W. I. Miller, Mrs. J. Curran; tables and decorations, Mrs, F. McQuillin, Mrs. Allan Miller; baking sale, Mrs. H. Webb, Mrs. G. MacPherson, Mrs. G. Stuart, Mrs. W. A. Miller, Miss W. D, Rutherford; serving, Mrs. C. McDonald, Mrs. W. A. Humphrey, Mrs. L. Woods, Mrs. C. Taylor, Mrs. A. Murdie, Mrs. Mc­Neil; lunch, Miss Annie Durnin, Mrs. L,. Durnin, Mrs. Jas. Durnin, Mrs. E. Barbour, Mrs. T. J. Todd; kitchen, Mrs. E. Miller, Mrs. J. Cameron, Mrs. D. C. MdDonald, Mrs. Gibbs; candy, Mrs. A. Purves, Mrs. R. Errington, Mrs. L. Woods, Miss W. D. Ruther­ ford; cashier, Mrs. E. W. Rice. An invitation to the Canada Pack­ ers cooking school in Lucknow on October 28th., was read. At the conclusion a pleasant social hour was enjoyed when lunch was served by Mrs. H. Webb and Mrs. E. Miller. Personals Mr. Charles Stuart has returned to his - home in Regina after spending the past few months with Mr. and Mrs. George and Mr. Joe Stuart. Mr. Stanley Todd and Andrew, of Southampton, and Mr. and Mrs. Neely Todd and children, of Stratford, were week-end visitors with Mrs. D. Todd.I The November meetipg of the Wo- 1 men’s Institute will be held at the i"home of Mrs. Allan Miller on Thurs- I day, November- 4th, at 2.30. Roll call, I “A good turn done by a neighbor.” Motto “A Community is like a ship, i everyone should be prepared to take 'the helm." Subject was in charge of Mrs. Erriest Gaunt. Hostesses, Mrs. Ross Gammie, Mrs. Dave Gibbs. William Henry Stewart, aged 76, died at Grand Valley on October 22, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Bluevale the eldest-son of the late Thomas Stewart and Isabelle Thynne, and lived here during his early years. Mr. Stewart was a contractor and was engaged in building for many years at Grand Valley.Surviving are his . wife, formerly Katharine Potter, four daughters, Mrs. LaVerne Cudney (Ella), of Cooksville; Mrs. Don Campbell (Isa­bel), of Toronto; Mrs. Harry Simp­ son (Kathleen), of Laurel and Mrs. Glenn Simpson (Marguerite), of Laur­el; one son. Borden, pf Grand Valley: eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters: Mrs. W. J. Johnston, of Bluevale; Mrs. Milton Watson, of Gorrie; Mrs. James Watson, of Glad­ stone, Man.; and Mrs. Thynne Wray, of Woodrow, Sask. ■ Funeral service was held at Grand Valley on October 24th, with Rev, Mr. Leek of Grand Valley United Church, officiating. Play Postponed The play, “A Small Town Rome"o,” which was to have been presented in Bluevale Community Hall last Friday evening was indefinitely postponed. Mr. Gordon Wright, of Belmore, who had a part in the play, was injured in the bad accident on the ninth of Turnberry that afternooji, when two cars, collided and six persons Were admitted to hospital, one child being killed. 5 Attended Unveiling of Plaque A number of Bluevale residents at­ tended the unveiling by Mrs. Reid of the bronze plaque placed on the front of Wingham Town Hall to hon­ or the memory of her husband, the late George Agnew Reid, famous Canadian artist. The artist’s father, Adam Reid, and his family, live'd for a time on the first line of Morris on the farm now-. owned by Mr. Clarence Gpll. Miss Hattie Reid, the artist’s sister, attended Bluevale school. Bridge Repaired Workmen have been putting a new flooring in the bridge over tne Mait­ land, and a detour has been necessary for oyer a week for all except pedes­ trians who could walk at on*e side.Rev. R. A. Brook announced from the pulpit on Sunday that he would receive donations from any who wished to assist the Flood Relief Fund and forward them to Toronto. PersonalsMiss Isabel Speir is not teaching this week owing to the tragic death of her brother, Mr. Harvey Speir, in a motor accident near Owen Sound, early Saturday. Mrs. Casemore, of Wingham, is supplying at the school. Week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bosman were: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Griffith arid son of Bramp­ ton; Mr. Lyle McKinney, of North­ ville, Mich., and Mr. Archie McKin­ney of Leamington. Misses Mary and Ruby Duff and Mrs. M. L._ Aitken spent Sunday at Listowel. Mrs. Stanley (Darling and son, Jim, visited her sister, Mrs. Gordon Wil- The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, October 27, 1954 SHOE liamson and Mr, Williamson, at Mount Forest on Sunday.Mr, and Mrs, Will Hall and family visited in Brussels on Sunday,Relatives who attended the funeral service for the late William H. Stew­art at Grand Valley were: Mrs. W. J, Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Bone, Mr. James Clark and Howard, Mrs, Milton Watson, of Gorrie, and Mr, Keith Watson, of Fergus. NEW POSTMASTER Appointment of a new postmaster in Seaforth was made when Freder­ ick E. Willis was sworn into office by District Inspector H. F, Murray, Walkerton. The ■ death of C, P. Sills some months ago made the appointment neces­sary. In” the intervening months, Miss Ruth Cluff has been acting postmis­ tress. * ¥ and up -v ■ GROCERIES'thrifty "Meat Cuts KAM, 18 oz 39c LB. 43c Wingham LB.SWIFT’S PREMIUM PICNIC STYLE PORK SHOULDER, smoked .... 37c Our Meats are Government Inspected. SUNNY MORN COFFEE . TENDER GROWN SWIFT’S PREMIUM CHICKENS '.......................... No head, no feet, no inside waste . from WE DELIVER Winter Rubber Footwear ALL OUR WINTER FOOTWEAR IS NOW ON SALE UNTIL OCT. 30 SAVINGS OF 10% STOCK UP NOW for YOUR WINTER NEEDS CALLAN’S SHOES Phone 12 g K — in Calgary I A very quiet wedding took place in Calgary, Alberta, with Rev. Lynden Lawson officiating, when Donald Malcolm Johnson took as his bride, Verna Madeline Thompson. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson, of 3rd. line of Morris, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Johnson of Cal­ gary, Alberta. Following a wedding trip to Mon­ tana, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will live in Edmonton. TULIP 16 OZ. PEANUT BUTTER 31c LB. $1.05 SOCIETY 16 OZ. DOG FOOD .. 2 for 23c LARGE FAB..................2 for 69c PEAMEALED COTTAGE ROLLS, mild cure........... SWIFT’S PREMIUM VEAL LEG ROAST, boneless........... SWIFT’S BROOKFIELD PURE PORK SAUSAGE, skinless .... SWIFT’S PREMIUM 1 LB. CELLO FRANKS............................................. LB. 43c LB. 53c LB. 45c PKG. 37c LIBBY’S 48 OZ. TOMATO JUICE". 28c SNO BOY CALIFORNIA Lettuce..........2 for 33c INDIAN RIVER Grapefruit ... 2 for 29c FLORIDA , Oranges ................. 25c 2 doz. for 53c Wax Turnips . . 2 lb. 9c We have installed a Frozen Food Cabinet with a Complete Stock of Frozen Food. REMINGTON’S EW’ E RY PAY!