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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-11-10, Page 10Page Ten 1'he Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, November 10, 1954 SOON RESURFACE NO. 8 HIGHWAY ‘ The Department of Highways plans an early start on resurfacing sections of No. 8-Highway between Seaforth imd Clinton, and through the hamlet of Harpurhey, directly west of Sea- forth. Tuekersmith Township Clerk E. P. Chesney said last week the depart­ ment has assured him that work will begin this fall or early next spring at the latest, WHITECHURCH $ xf r r Levelling Road .It has been wonderful during past week to see the hills along highway from Whitechurch to Wing­ ham, being levelled down and gradual­ ly removed to fill up along the road­ side. It was specially pf interest to see the hill removed from Mr. George Fischer's yard and all levelled out. It must give them considerable satisfac­ tion to have it removed and have a level entrance through their gate. The new culverts are mostly filled in and only the one detour at Zetland creek will be left. Quite an array of massive machinery was parked across from Gordon Elliotts over the week­ end. Excl sive West­ inghouse direct air-flow system blows warm air directly' into the clothes as they tumble. Eliminates \ slow, costly \ drying. ~ And with Westinghouse, the incoming air is filtered. No possibility of dust, dirt or soot soiling r freshly laun- I dered clothes. ; * rOUM FOR ONLY g IW OHO . has msi iiawis « * 4 . » 3-WAY DRY DIAL HANDY LOADING SHELF dWUSaCAL SIGNAL EASY VENTING ' 4ssowmr mil Pci tfi J o n Radio and Electric “SERVING YOU SINCE 1985" PHONE I71-j A 0 Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat., “How to Marry a Millionaire” Nov. 10, 11, 12, 13 Farm Forum Meets Whitechurch Farm Forum met on Monday evening at the home of, Mr. and Mr.s. Cecil Falconer, with twenty- four present. Two groups discussed the value of over ten years of Farm Forum meetings in this community. All considered that the development of a more social and better informed community^ were the main features of a successful forum. This forum has worked together for children’s dental and medical health services. Charles Martin was appointed chair­ man, and recreational were Mrs. Robert Purdon Angus Falconer. Lunch committee was Mrs. John Purdon and Beecroft. * Mrs. John Purdon and J, D, Beecroft held high points in euchre. Lunch was served and the next meeting will be held' at the home of Miss Lila Emerson. Mrs. John Richardson I Passes Mrs. John Richardson passed away at the home of her-son, Jas. Richard­ son, Sth Con. of Kinloss, after a short illness suffering from a heart condition. Formerly Janet Nichol Fletcher, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fletcher, of Galt, she was in her seventy-eighth "year. Over forty-six years ago she married John Richarddson. and they made their hqme on the farm on which she died. They were members of Lang­ side Church. To them .were born one daughter, Grace, who predeceased her over a year ago, and two sons, James and Robert. The funeral was held from Church’s Funeral Parlours, Teeswater on Tuesday to Teeswater Cemetery, with Rev. R. D. A. Currie, of Water­ down, her former pastor, officiating. The pall-bearers were her three nephews, Robert, Wiliam and John Hunter, Robert Armstrong, Charles Tiffin, and Wendell Taylor. The many friends of the family in this district extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and family. Met With Accident Miss Lois Hunter,, of Armow. top'- with an accident on Monday evening last. Miss Hunter teaches at S.S. No 9 Kinloss, and was holding a Hallowe’­ en social in her school that evening for the section, and was driving home, when her car was in collision with another car. The owner of the other ear has since been confined to hos­ pital. Miss Hunt,er was hurt around her head and suffered a badly cut knee, and although she came back to hold her social, she was unable to hold school for the rest of the week. Ex­ tensive damage was done to both cars. W.M.S. Societies Meet Members of the W.M-S. of Donny­ brook, St. Helens, Whitechurch,, Bel­ grave and Calvin Societies met last week at Brick United Church, when the president, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor presided and gave the Call to Wor­ ship. Mrs. Clarence Chamney told a story of the origin of Thanksgiving in old pioneer days when people were so thankful to have their harvest safely gathered in before winter be­ gan. Mrs. Mason read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Taylor led in prayer. Mrs. Ezra Scholtz and Mrs. Garnet Farrier sang, Mrs, Stewart Chamney gave a reading, and Mrs, Alex Robert­ son and Mrs. Gordon McBurney sang. ’ Mrs. Rev. Cox, of Belgrave, was the speaker, and spoke from Ephesians, 5-20. She told how radium is a means of healing the body and compared it committee and Mrs. The y.uungj.pcqpl? of ;th<? Presbyter- ian Chjmch held their meeting in the S.S. JRoom.pn, Sunday evening last, with” the’’ ’president, Lome Forester presiding,treading the Scripture lesson the 1dnd giving the meditation talk. Miss the I Marilyn Morrison sang a solo, Mrs. ' Andrew aunt had charge of the topic, on Home Missions. Jimmie Gaunt sang. Marilyn Morrison led"in pray­ er. James. Wilson closed the meeting With prayerl ■ Mrs. Leslie Burnett and children spent the week-end with Listowel rela­ tives. Mrs. Gordon Elliott spent a few days this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Galbraith of Wing­ ham, .while. Mr. and Mrs, Galbraith visited in London. Mr.' and 'Mrs. George Qurrip and Jean spent the week-end with their family in London. Mr. and Mrs. Gershom 'Johnston visited on Sunday with Mr. an<^ Mrs, Chas. Wood, of Seaforth, and Mr', and Mrs. Ross McMichael, of Seaforth. Mr. and" Mrs. Melvin Kerry, .‘of Paisley, visited on Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs, Albert Coiiltes. Little Dianne Coultes was very ill, last week with 'flu. ? Miss , Margaret Taylor returned home on Saturday after spending a few weeks with Lucknow and Holy­ rood relatives. and Mrs. Morrison and family Mrs. J. D. 1 Mr. spent Sunday at Brantford at the home more, Miss Winriifred Farrier, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Mrs. George Tiffin and Colleen spent, the week-end at the home of her brother, Mr. Hector Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, Mr. and' Mrs. Dawson Craig and sons, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Peacpck, of Bluevale, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft attend-? ed the funeral of her cousin, the late Mrs. Caroline McVicor, in Goderich on Wednesday. Rev. Mr. .Casswell, of Orangeville, had charge of the services in the Presbyterian Church here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caslick and Mrs. Wallace Conn and children vis­ ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gor­ don Scott, of Ripley. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss and fam­ ily, of Bright, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon visited last Friday at the home of their son, Mr. Clifford Purdon, of Belgrave. Miss Eva Dow has been under the doctor’s earn this week suffering from a bad ‘dose of jaundice. Mr. and,.,Mrs, Cecil Forster and family, of Palmerston, spent Sunday" at the home of his sister, Mrs. Alex Roberston. Mr. Archie Watt, of. Toronto, visited last Thursday with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Watt and Rev, and Mrs. Watt accompanied him to Feversham on Friday, where they spent the week-end. at the home of their daugh­ ter, Mrs., George Thompson. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Watt and family, of the Queen Charlotte Islands, are coming home by plane this week-end, Mrs. Thos, Moore is spending a few days this week a patient in St. Jos­eph's Hospital, London, having fur­ ther treatment On her eye. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pocock visited last Wednesday’with Mr. and Mrs. George., Pocock, of. Lambeth. Mrs. Harold' Walker repeived word from’ her sister, Miss Gertrude Stew­ art, of Cooksville, that she was leav­ing Toronto by bus on Thursday to visit with friends in Winnipeg with her brother, Maurice Stewart, at Ed­ monton and with another brother, Alex Stewart, at Seattle. After spend­ ing some time in California, she will visit with her brother, Mr. Max Stew­ art, who is an official of the Canad­ ian Embassy in Mexico City, anji will spend the winter on the western coast of Mexico by the Pacific Ocean.Mr. John Mason of E. Wawanosh, received word last Thursday of the passing of his sister, Ella Mason (Mrs. Frank M. Freeman) of N. Holy wood, California. Mrs. Freeman- was in her seventieth year, and her husband pre­ deceased her about ten years ago. Four sisters, Agnes (Mrs. Halliday), of Toronto; Mrs. Millie Jolliffe, Mrs. Clara Foster and Miss Mary Mason, all of N. Holywodd, and one brother, John Mason, survive. Interment was in Holywood cemetery on Friday. I Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bieman and of his sister, Mrs. Victor Case- (Technicolor) Marilyn Munroe (Cinemascope) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, I Betty Grable ! with gratitude, as a means of healing ‘ children spent Sunday with Mr. and the soul. Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft moved a vote of thanks to “Mrs. Cox and all who had assisted with the program, and Mrs. Cox closed the meeting with prayer. Brick Church ladies served lunch and all enjoyed the social hour together. Nov. 15, 16, 17 Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party > The November meeting ofThe November meeting of the Wing- hhm Cub Ladies’ Auxiliary opened with the 25 members present reciting the Scout Mother’s Promise in uni­ son. Secretary Mrs. Frank Madill then read the minutes of the previous meeting. Correspondence from the Toronto Auxiliary headquarters was read by Mrs. Madill. The president, Mrs. M', McPhail, suggested that a letter be sent to this group, asking for information about buying auxil­ iary pins and scout-crested spoons as mentioned in their letter. Mrs, John .Strong read the treasur­ er’s report and Mrs, Norman Cameron the sewing convener, reported that 24 white “tenderpad” scarves had been sewn, Plans were formed for the making of bean bags as requested by the scoutmasters. Mrs. MacPhail reported that the travelling basket has been sent to 23 (pub mothers so far, . 'Plans were made for an Auxiliary Christmas party for the December meeting, to which each’ member will 'bring a small gift to be exchanged. The entertainment for the evening will be planned by Mrs, Earl Hamil­ ton, Mrs; Gordon Davidson and Mrs. Gordon MacKay. The committee for setting up a Brownie group reported that until a Brownie leader is found it will not be possible to form a pack. The meeting was followed by a lunch served by Mrs. Allan Bennett, Mrs. James Carr, Mrs. Wilf Congram and Mrs. John Bateson. Mission Band Meets in United Church The Thanksgiving Mission Band meeting was held in the United Church. The opening hymn was “The Lord Is My Shepherd”, after which ■Julia Cruikshank led in prayer. The minutes were read and the roll was answered by 36 members and visitors. Nancy Palmer gave the treasurer’s report. The Thankoffering envelopes amounted to $3.62, Paul Hutton gave the offertory prayer, and Mrs. Bur­ rell chose Psalm 104 . for her Scrip­ ture lesson. Birthday greetings were sung to Ruth Hodgins and Helen Ann Arm­ strong. The business section was' in charge of Mrs. Hamilton. Trudy Al­ len, Jane Salter, Paul Hutton and Russel Robinson i sang a Thanksgiv­ ing quartet. Mrs. Salter gave a story entitled “The New. Adventure”. The closing hymn was “Can a Little Child Like Me” and the Lord’s prayer was repeat­ ed in unison. Canada in 1953 suffered the loss of 1,300,000 man-days of work through strikes. Equivalent to a big factory paying 5,000 workers and turning out goods for consumers all year long. ft That fabulous Broadway show is coming to the screen! II Leonard Sillman's hew FACES fa GImMm Color in tho 1 w fttAMtM RONNY GRAHAM -EARTH* KITT | ROBERT CLARY. MICE GHOSTUY 1 w $ X UNG ’IM! SWING’WI Cist SI MN > UKT* 1 USMMIIA < mMotoma L, utnmiM low KA swniw loan mam • oosiwMcm i W tnAe fon tea * Mowrtt ® NIM LOW WITH MBS LOW i Personals Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer and Lois visited on Thursday with Mr. and 1/trs. Charlie Falconer, of Glamis. . The ladies of the Presbyterian Church here held a very successful bazaar in the S.S. Room of the Church on Friday afternoon. All enjoyed the social tea together. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith McDonald and Mr. Wm. McDonald of Toronto, and Mr. Bill Mitchell from Richmond, Virginia, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott, and also, with Mrs.. Robert Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Galbraith, Wingham. They had attended the funeral of their sister, .Mrs. Annie McDonald of Listowel, . widow of the late E. G. McDonald on Saturday. Mrs. Dr. Hutchison, of Amherstburg, Mrs. McDonald’s daughter, also visited here with Mr. and Mrs, Elliott. The following were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Lowry and children of Lutgan; Miss Marilyn Carruthers, of Holy rood; Mr. Earl Foster, of Mount Pleasant; Mrs. Fred Newman, Betty Jane and Douglas, of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Worden Howell, of Lucknow; Mr. and Mrs. Jantzl and children, Of Milverton, Mrs, Lorna Durnin, of W. Wawanosh, accompan­ ied them and all visited with Mrs. David Kennedy, and Pete, of White­ church. Mrs. Cecil Falconer made a trip to Elmira oh Monday. Mrs. Theo. Litt, of Sebringville. Gordon Fisher spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Lowry. Mr. and Mrs. John McAllister and son, of Centralia, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Denham and children, of St. Marys, visited on Sunday at the home of their sister, Mrs. Kenneth Mason.Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bieman and family spent Sunday with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Inglis, of Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Irwin and Mr. and Mrs. Burns Ross and baby Beth, of Goderich,/ visited on Sun­ day at the home of his brother, Mr. Herson Irwin. . Mrs. Kilpatrick, of London, spent the Week-end with her sister, Mrs. John Mason. The congregation of Brick United Church is holding a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Coultes dn Wednesday evening. Mr. Roy McGee, of Kitchener, spent a few days last week with his too­ ther, Mr. Gordon McGee, The memorial hall committee here is in charge of catering for the tur­ key supper for the annual meeting of the West Wawanosh Federation on Tuesday evening next'week. . Mr, and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz visited on Sunday- with his mother, Mrs. Den­ nis, at Blyth. Logan Mountain, towering • to 19,- 850 feet in the Yukon Alaska bound­ ary, is Canada’s highest peak. Canadian pipelines transported a record 83,480,000 barrels of oil in the first six months of 1954. 1 H in Want new Pep and Vim? 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