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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. *
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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
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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.
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