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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-11-17, Page 11♦ « FILAT THUS HALTS FATHER’S CAR, stork overtakes AMBULANCE A blown tire stopped a car speeding an expectant mother to the hospital, but it failed to stop the stork in Windsor last week. Mr, and Mrs, Camiel Gevaert clft their home 20 miles east of here, but their trip to the hospital was inter­ rupted by a blow-out. An ambulance, hastily summoned, continued the mercy trip, but Mrs. Gevaert became the mother of a 6’A pound daughter three blocks from their destination, Mother, daughter and father were reported doing nicely. * MAKE THIS A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS! Order your musical instruments and supplies now; j A small deposit will hold them until Christmas. I All types of string and brass instruments at rock ! bottom prices. I FOR INFORMATION CALL « | ROSS MANN 1 Phone 734J3 Whigham NEWS OF BELMORE Women’s Institute Hears of Life in the Channel Islands The November meeting of the Bel- , versationalist but words and deeds more W. I. was held in the club room .hand in .hand. What we do speaks of the community hall on Wednesday loudly phat people can’t hear what afternoon last, with eighteen mem- *— — bers present. The president, Mrs. Win. Elliott, was in the chair and the meeting opened in the usual Way. In response to an appeal from the Children’s Aid at Walkerton, the lad­ ies voted to give five dollars to this worthy cause. Cards of thanks from Lois Fitch, Mrs. Wm. Merkley, Mrs. Johann and ’ the Freeman family, of Teeswater, werp read and passed around. Mrs. Zinn gave a very interesting paper on the motto, “Words are im­ portant in life, deeds are more so’’, pointing out that it would be a very ?[Uiet world if no one said anything. t is a great asset to be a good con- go so The Wingliam Advance-Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1951 Page EleviCelebrated BirthdayWe wish to extend our congratula­ tions to Mrs. Andrew Scott, a former resident, who on Tuesday celebrated her 82nd birthday. Mrs. Scott, we regret, does not enjoy the best of health, and is residing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Breen, of Turnberry Township. Personals Mr, and Mrs. Hudgins, Lloydtown, visited with Miss Hannah Stokes and Mrs. Ballagh on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs, R. C. Press and Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch Jr. attended Royal Winter Fair on Saturday. glow in the top floor of a large lay­ ing pen and sent in a call. No exact estimate is given but sev­ eral laying hens were smothered by smoke and damage to the building is estimated at $1,000. A short circuit in wiring at the ceiling is said to be the cause. Mr. and Mrs. Scott were away at the time. SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES FOR RENT the FIRE DAMAGES FARM BUILDING A farm pond is credited with . - fining what might have been a dis­ astrous fire at Scott’s Poultry Farm, on the northwesterly outskirts of Seaforth, Two fire engines and an auxiliary pump from Seaforth answered the call about 5.30 a.m. on Friday, when Ken Chambers, an employee at th? farm reporting for duties, saw a tiny ALEXANDER’S HARDWARE Con-F.C.B.A. PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 1 r CLINIC BUILDING LISTOWEL, ONT. Phone 403 Box 574 d lb. 45c .. lb. 60c 9 CHICKENS AT MARKET PRICE These Prices Are For Cash $1.98 SPECIALSADDED POWER, "LUXURY" RIDE IN FUTURISTIC 1955 PONTIAC Nyloh, Corduroy, Cotton Flannel, Taffeta 6x Bill z., . line-up ofDisplaying the most sweeping ‘first-time” features in Pontiac history, in­ cluding two brand-new V8 engines rated at 180 and 162 horsepower and a boost to 145 horse­ power in the economical six cylinder model, 1955 Pontiacs in six completely restyled series were announced today from coast to coast. Styling advances (illustrated above) include lowered roof-and-belt-lines and « drop in hood and rear-deck heights to produce a low-slung, alert appearance; and a new panoramic wind­ shield and more massive grille pointing up the luxury aspect of Pontiac design. Hugh Allan Motor Sales Limited PHONE 241 WINGHAM we say.A number of the Belmore school children and their teacher, Miss Kay McClennan,. then arrived and enter­ tained the ladies b.y singing, Two of the senior girls, Dorothy McNee and Shirley Merkley repited, and the jun­iors sang a motion song. The roll call was “The best things of life are free, name some of them,” This brought to mind some of the things which we ordinarily take for granted, but which we should be very thankful for. Rev. H. West then gave an address on the Channel Islands, basing his remarks mainly on the Island of Jer­ sey where he spent five years in the ministry. This was interesting to the children as well as the adults, as he told of the strip farming carried on there; of how the men provide coats for their cows when the weather is cool; of the granite found there; the different kinds of fish including crabs, of how cabbages grow so tall that the stalks can be used to help clean the upstairs windows; of the large number of churches on the island which is only 10 miles long and 6 miles wide and that Dr. Dory, now moderator of the United Church was born on the Island of Jersey. The meeting closed with the Nat­ional Anthem, after which Mrs. Alan Darling, Mrs. R, Baird and Mrs. A. Jeffray served home-made candy to all present. Congregational Supper The Presbyterians held their annual congregational supper last Thursday night, with the Y.P.S. in charge. Over 100 attended and a pleasant evening was spent in a social way. After supper Rev. M. McNabb con­ ducted a sing song. Two numbers by Bill Jeffray and John Kaihler were much appreciated, then Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell showed beautiful colored slides, they had taken on their recent trip through Canada to the West Coast, and home through the U. S. They gave a com­ mentary on them as they were shown. Mr. and Mrs. Ross McKague and children spent Friday and Saturday in Toronto.Mrs. Gprdoon McCullough, Bill and Ruth, Mrs, A. Milne, Miss Agnes Johnston and Mrs. Sanderson, of To­ ronto, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Zinn. Mrs. James S. Darling is spending .some time with her friend, Mrs, Kins­ man, in Toronto, who is undergoing a serious operation. Miss Isabel Darling, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her parents. Eighteen Tables in Play There were eighteen tables in play at the weekly card party in the com­munity hall on Monday night. Those in charge were Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Merkley, Mr. and Mrs. W. Merkley, Mr. and Mrs. T. Abraham, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fitch and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Molvey. * The euchre prizes were won by Mrs. Chas. Cathers, Miss Jean Wilton, Ivan Haskins and Percy Copeland. Vernan Inglis was the solo winner. FAIRYLAND WINGHAM’S EXCLUSIVE SHOP FOR TINY TOTS” Thursday, Friday, Saturday NOVEMBER 18th, 19th, 20th For Saturday November 20 These Prices are for Saturday Only. FRESH PORK SAUSAGE................lb. 35c 3 lbs. ..;. $1.00 SHOULDER ROAST OF PORK . . . lb. 40c BUTT ROAST OF PORK ... SMOKED COTTAGE ROLL half or whole......... FRESH GROUND BEEF................lb. 28c 4 lbs........$1.00 SHOULDER ROAST OF BEEF .... lb. 45c ROLLED BEEF POT ROAST.........lb 30c (no bone) A. J. LOCKRIDGE BUTCHER 10% Discount on Our Entire Stock! Pullovers and Cardigans Wool & Nylon — All Shades Sizes 1 = 6x Baby Corduroy Overalls Assorted Styles and Colors Sizes 1 = $1.98 Plain and Figured $1.98 Flannelette Pyjamas GIRLS’ and BOYS' Sizes 2 = 8 1 LITTLE BOYS JUST RIGHT FOR DRESS UP $2.98 Assorted Styles and Shades Sizes 2, 3, 4 Baby Blankets Satin Bound 30 x 50 Assorted Patterns and Shades $2.98 INFANTS’ NYLON Dresses and Rompers White, Pink, Blue, Yellow, Nile $2.98 W-|pF A ■