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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-12-08, Page 4\w'2, e to V. J^0UI> D|e Wjngliam Advance-Times, Wednesday, December 8th, 1954 FOR SAUK KODAK CAMERAS for Christmas— LIPPERT—In Wingham General Hos- With flash attachment. From $9.50. \ pital, on Wednesday, December 1st., See them today at McKibbons. 8b. 1954, to Mr. and Mrs. Gerome Lip- | pert, R. R. 1, Wingham, a daughter. ■ BELL—In Wingham General Hospi tal, on Sunday, December 5th, 1954, to Mr, and Mrs. Maxwell Bell, R. R. 1, Gorrie, a daughter. HANNA—In Wingham General Hos pital, on Sunday, December 5th, 1954, to Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Hanna, R. R. 2, Auburn, a son. CALLOWAY—In Montreal, to Mr. and Mrs. L. V. (Billie) Calloway, of Brookline, Quebec, a son. a brother for David. I CRESS WART . REMOVER—really I does it. Your Druggist sells Cress' Corn Salve for sure relief. CHRISTMAS TREES for sale. Apply Bill Lockridge, phone 458M.1,8,15,22b 600—16 SNOW TIRE for sale, good as new. Price $15,00. Apply L. Mc Guire, phone 593. 8* Personalized Gifts This year why not give personalized CHRISTMAS GIFTS, such as Leather Wallets, Leather Ringbinders, Hold- all kits, Men’s Fitted Cases, Writing Cases, Bibles, Hymnarys, etc. On any of the above items, $2.00 and over, purchased at Kerr’s Drug Store, they will stamp your name or initials in GOLD LEAF letters. FREE CARS DOR SALE 8b IF YOU are buying a ear on time payments be sure to get our rate on the financing and insurance. Our service is complete and inexpensive. Phone now and ask Stewart A. Scott, Phone 293. rrb POULTRY FOR SALE 3 LARGE DUCKS AND A DRAKE for sale. Apply A. Orvis, phone 215w 8* HELP WANTED WANTED CAPABLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT (WISHING TO EARN SOME EXTRA CHRISTMAS MONEY) to compile an accurate mailing list of select names in the Wingham area. Write R. L. Mc Kenzie, 170 Christina St. S., Sarnia, for’ information. 1:8b HELP WANTED—MALE JOIN A FIRM that has enough possi bilities to provide a real future. If you are not now employed or wish to better yourself, we would like the opportunity to explain our ag ency to you. Write for free details and catalogue wherever you live. FAMILEX, 1600 Delorimier, Mont real, Dept. A. 8b WANTED ROUGH SAWN LUMBER wanted, basswood, butternut or soft maple. Phone 541W. 8b FOR RENT FOUR-ROOM APARTMENT for rent. Three-piece bath. Low rent. Phone 668. lb SMALL UPSTAIRS HEATED Apart ment with private entrance on Pat rick St., West, Wjngbflm' Apply Eph. Parish, phone 16§; 8* SMALL GROUND-FLOOR APART MENT for rent. Separate entrance, available by January 1st. Phone 417J. 8b LOST HOHNER HARMONICAS are spec ially priced at McKibbons. Chroma tics, double and single reed models. 8b COMING EVENTS THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Will meet Thursday, Decembei’ 16th, at 2,30 p.m,, there will be a good Christinas programme, everyone is welcome. Hostesses, Dlrs. C. Hopper. Mrs. G. Deyell, Mrs. O. Haselgrove, Mrs. N. Gowdy, Mrs. R. Galbraith. Mrs. G. Kerr. PERSONALS nie Kennedy, Mrs, George McClen aghan, Mrs, George Wadell, Mrs. Will Henry, Mrs. Edward* McClenaghan, Robert Ross, Mrs. Johnston , Mrs, Ernest Casemore and Jo- and Mt Martin, Russell Ritchie, Bert Moffatt, Mrs. Wes. Young, Frank Ross, Mrs. Johnston and —Mr. and Mrs. Carl Deans and family, of Guelph, visited with his mother, Mrs. T. Y, Smith, Edward St. —-Miss Phyllis Randle of Brantford, spent a few days with Dr, and Mrs. W.^Davis. —Mrs. Harry Husband of London, visited with her brother, Mr. C. N. Merkley and Mrs. Merkley. —Bill Yeo, son of Mr. and Mrs, Sparling Yeo, has joined the Artillery Corps of the Canadian Army and will receive his basic training at Picton, Ontario. —Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stephens and John, were week-end visitors in Lon don, at the home of Mrs. Stephen’s aunt, Mrs. Milton McBurney, —Guests op Sunday at the home of Mrs. F. A, Murray, on Minnie St., were Mr. R, E. Murray, accompanied by Mr, and Mrs. Ford Murray and children, of Brampt°n, Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth A. Murray and son, Joe, Kit chener, Mr, Thomas Murray and Wealthie, of Teeswater. family after being confined there and in a London hospital for the past five months as a rpsulf of a: haying ac cident. Week-end and Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Holland were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holtom of Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Perrin and fam ily, of Palmerston, Miss Jean Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Williamson and David and Mr. Harry Pyke, all of Harriston. Mr. and Mrs, Ken Graham spent several days last week with relatives in Tweed! Congratulations to Mr. Roy Simmons on winning the. hand-painted cushion at the L.O.B.A. dance. . Friends will be sorry to hear that Mrs. William Brears has been confin ed to bed for the past three weeks. Mri and Mrs. George Holland spent Wednesday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ridley and 'family, of London, visited Saturday with Mrs. Earl Ridley. FORDMCH Honor Newlyweds A large crowd of friends and neigh bors gathered in the community hall here to honox* Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wallace, newlyweds. They were pre sented with an occasional chair, table lamp, end table and scatter rug, with numerous gifts from friends, Elmer .Harding read the address, Mr. and CE8b Mrs. Wallace both made suitable re- -- ' plies. The Clifford Rythmaires played ! for dancing. ——— ■ i Card PartyNOTICE TO OHEDITOKS | The commlmitJ. hall b00rd sponsor. IN THE MATTER of the estate of} ed a card party on Tuesday night with JAMES T. SHERA late of the Village! 12 tables in play. Results were as of Gorrie in the County of Huron, follows: High lady, Mrs. George Bo- Blacksmith, deceased. | lander; high gent, Jim Vittie; low lady, .. , ... ..Marilyn Cooper; low gent, GeorgeTAKE NOTICE that creditors and1 Baiceil o , a others having claims against the es tate of the said James T. Shera, de ceased, are required to claims duly verified with signed on or before the fourth day, of December, A. D., 1954, after the said date the Executors will distribute the estate having regard only to the claims of which they will then have notice. DATED at Teeswater, Ontario, this fifteenth day of November, A. D., 1954. A. H. MacTavish, Teeswater, Ontario, Solicitor for’ the Executors. 24, 1 8b LEGAL NOTICES on Mr. file their the under- and that NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS having claims against the estate of WALTER LOTT, late of the Township of Kinloss in the County of Bruce, Gentleman, who died on or about the twenty-seventh day of Nov ember A.D. 1954, are notified to send to the undersigned on or before the twenty-seventh day of December A.D. 1954, full particulars of their claims in writing. Immediately after the | said twenty-seventh day of December j the assets of the said testator will be I distributed amongst the parties en- j titled thereto, having regard only to I claims of which the executors shall j then have notice. DaTZD fourth day of December, AD. 1954.' CRAWFORD & HETHERINGTON Wingham, Ontario Solicitors for the Executors. 8:15:22b AUCTION SALE YELLOW AND BROWN PLAID um brella' with white bone handle. Valued as a keepsake. Finder phone 23 or 206. 8b FOUND DIAMOND RING FOUND. Owner may have same by proving owner ship and 'paying for advertisement. 8b REAL ESTATE FOR SALE * ONTARIO’S FIRST ANNUAL ALL PONY CONSIGNMENT SALE FRIDAY AFTERNOON DEC. 10, 1954 Starting time 1 o’clock sharp, at ELTON aicLELLAND & SONS SALES BARN SALES BARN, BERVIE, ONT. on Highway 9 Come as a buyer, consignor or visitor. Surprise the little children with a real live pony for Christmas Next Cow Sale will be Friday, Dec. 17 SEVEN ROOM BRICK HOUSE for sale. Four piece bath, hot and cold water and small barn on property which consists of five acres of land with small fruit trees and berries and could be used for building lots.Apply to Clarence Ritchie, Bristol] Terrace, Wingham or phone ISTw;] CARD OF THANKS ------------------- ---------------------------—e | The family of the late Mrs. John S. BRICK HOUSE for sale. 6 rooms, Scott wish to express their sincere garage, new furnace, cupboards and thanks and appreciation for the floral heavy wiring. Newly decorated,1 tributes, cards of sympathy and acts good location Phone 569.-----------8b of kindness shown to them during ----------———.—--------—--------- ------; their recent bereavement, 8* CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Walter Lott and ’family wish to sincerely thank their friends and neighbours for their many acts of J kindness and thoughtfulness during | their recent bereavement 8* GIVE MOIR’S FRESH Chocolates.’ Christmas shipment has just -ar rived at McKibbons. 8b .STOKES -In loving memory of oi > dear father, Reuben Stokes, wl ______ x.x,... ? passed away December 11th. 1952. farm promptly for sanitary disposal.»This day we do remember, Telephone collect; Palmerston 123W, i 1 Durham’ 398 or Wingham 378. GOR- > DON YOUNG LIMITED. Irrb «. I MISCELLANEOUS DEAT ‘STOCK removed from your ? BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES KLEENEX BUSINESS—A business that operates 24 hours daily, no overhead or help required at any time,, can be placed in any business location of your own choice, full time never required. Very profit able. Figures available showing high returns. Good weekly earnings ’ assured. For conference write to Duncan & Douglas Co., 1255 Univer sity St., Suite 111. 24,1,8,15b NOTICE NOTICE TO CORRIE DISTRICT Those persons who owe accounts to the late James T. Shera are hereby hbtified to settle the same with the undersigned by December 15, 1054. A, H. MeTavish, Teeswater, Ontario’, , 11:8b solicitor for the executors. IN MEMORIAL! A loving thought we give To one. no longer with us, But in our hearts still live. " —Lovingly remembered by daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren. 8* “NOT IN COCKTAIL BARS” WHITEGHURCH Farm Forum Meets * Wingham Farm Forum met Monday evening at the home of and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, with twenty- four present. Two groups discussed medical services and hospitalization plans used in this community. Mrs. Jas. Falconer and Cecil Falconer held high points at euchre. The next meet ing will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Purdon. Mr. Jas. Laid law was appointed chairman, Mrs, John McGee and Mrs. Jas. Falconer were the recreation committee. Lunch was served and the social time en joyed by all. 9th Line Euchre The folks on the 9th con. Wawanosh met on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McDowell and five tables euchre with Mrs. Mason Robinson and Clarence Hanna holding high points, and Mrs. John Mason and Harold Woods holding low points. The next meeting will be held after Christmas. All enjoyed the social hour together. Wins Scholarship Prize Mr. Clifford Farrier, of Wallace- burg, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Far rier, is to be congratulated on winning top place in the recent Canada-wide contest, held by Wear-ever Aluminum Company for their salesmen, for salesmenship. This entitles Mr. and. Mrs. Farrier to a trip by plane in January to New York City, with all expenses paid. Mr. Farrier has been a consistent winner of the prizes don ated by this Company. Homing Instinct Wonders \Vill never cease. Mr. Aldin Purdon had a pair of five-month-old calves that were raised on the moth ers this summer on his farm here, and when the snow came, he moved the mothers and calves to Amos Cor nelius’s barn for-the winter. Last week one day he loaded the two calv es-and took them in a trailer, covered with a tarp, to the Dawson farm on the 2nd. of Kinloss, in order to wean them from their mothers. What was his surprise, when' he went to chore at the Cornelius barn the next morning, to find that one little fellow had jumped over the fence at the Dawson barn, made its way back to the Cornelius barn dur ing the night and was waiting at the stable door to be let in to its mother. But only one made the return trip of about three miles with three turns in the road, and two strange lanes. Did anyone see the lone traveller? Personals Mr. Roy McGee, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with his brother, Mr. Gordon McGee. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson of Brucefield, visited on Monday at the home of their daughter; Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft. Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Johnston visited on Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross McMichael, of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Armitage, of London, spent the week-end at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Mc- Burney. I Mrs. Earl Caslick returned home {from Wingham Hospital on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bieman and C.G.I.T. Meeting The Fordwieh C.G.I.T. held their re gular meeting in the church basement with Elizabeth Patterson, president and Mae Raster acting secretary. Pat sy Harris, Marylin Cooper and Jean Sanderson had charge of the worship service. Mr. and Mrs. James”Warrell brought some slides of their trip to Florida which were most interesting. The girls had invited the Trail Rang ers to this meeting. With the proceeds of the silver collection .the two groups decided to send milk to Korea. The annual C.G.I.T. Christmas ves per service will be held on Sunday evening, December 12th. The girls will hold their Christmas party on December 6th. The meeting closed with Taps. Woman’s Association The December meeting of the Wo man’s Association was held in the Un ited Church parlors with the president, Mrs. George. Richards, presiding. The meeting opened with a hymn, followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Mrs. ■ J. Hird read the Scripture, the Christ- 1 mas Story. Mrs. Wray Cooper gave i the lesson thought and Mrs. William i Wilson gave a reading, “Song of ■ Christmas”. 1 'Rev. J. Hird told the story of “The i Other Wise Man”. A motion was i passed to send $10.00 to the War Me morial Hospital at London. The var ious committees gave their reports for the year. Rev. Hird conducted the , election of officers for the coming year, > which resulted as follows: ; Pres., Mrs, George Richards; first i Vice-pres., Mrs. James Warrell; sec- : ond vice-pres., Mrs. Harold Doig; sec., Mrs. Wm. Campbell; treas., Mrs. Glen ( Johnston; work comm., Mrs. A. Stin son, Mrs. George Pittendreigh, Mrs. H. Rogers,' Mrs. Geo. Baker, Mrs. J. Winters; flower comm., Mrs. Glen Johnston, Mrs. W, Hainstock, Mrs. E. Patterson, Mrs. A. Stinson, Mrs. Wm. Wilson; parsonage comm., Mrs, W. Harding, Mrs, A. Stinson, Mrs. Wray Cooper, Mrs. W. Hainstock, Mrs. Geo. Richards; lunch comm., Mrs. C- Cars well and Mrs. H. Fraser; organist, Mrs. Geo. Pittendreigh; press reporter, Mrs. Fred Hambly; auditors, Mrs. H-- Doig, Mrs. EL Pollock. Personals Mrs. Jack Hoffman spent a couple of days last week in Galt and Ham ilton, « ' ' Mr. and Mrs. Trev Hainstock and Joan, of Milton, visited relatives here over the week-end, Mr. Scott Keith, of O.V.C., Guelph, and Miss Phyllis Keith, of Milverton, spent, the week-end with their par ents. Those from here attending the fun eral in London on Saturday of the late George Barr, formerly of Ford- wich, were Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Camp bell. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. i Walter Harrifield and Mrs. Albert' ' Johnson, < Mr. and Mrs. Stan Forester visited ; ....... ----- — -on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Carl children, visited on Saturday at the t Bender near Gowanstown. v nf Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons visited on Sunday with the former’s mother, Mrs. C. Simmons, who is at present confined to the Wingham Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, Mrs. John Jamieson, Gary and Brian, ! of Wingham, visited one day last week with Mr, arid Mrs. Anson Ruttan. Bruce Williamson and Clarence Gra ham, of London, spent the week-end with the former’s mother, Mrs. Emma Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Witnier and baby, of Kitchener, spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ir win Witmer. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ridley, of Lon don, visited on Sunday with the form er’s mother, Mrs. Dora Ridley, Mr. Earl Ridley returned to London after spending a week at his home here. Miss Elaine Demeriing, of Loudon, spent the week-end at her homo here. Maland Mrs. Fred Demeriing spent a day in Kitchener last week. .1 Mrs. Harold Hibbert and little J I daughter, of Goderich, spent a few -1 days hast week with Iter parents, Mr. of East' evening Murray played Roy Rogers, idol of millions of youngsters, “King of the Cowboys”, tells why he and Dale Evans, his wife, don’t drink. “If I were asked, ‘Roy, why don’t you drink?’I think the most honest answer I could give would be, ‘I don’t think it is necessary’. And I don’t. My wife, Dale Evans, and I, feel we have found about as happy a life as we can hope for, and we have not found happiness in cocktail bars, but rather in our everyday activi ties.” Neva Langley, Miss America, 1953, goes along with Roy and Dale,] “It seems so unnecessary. ... I firmly believe the normal healthy We I ahs Mrs Everitt Allan, have lived is responsible for my good Mr. Roy Askin, of Toronto hospital, fortune,” j spent the week-end with his wife and home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bieman, of Owen Sound, and enjoyed the (Santa Claus parade there that day. Little 4-year-old Wanda Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mason, has been very ill in Wingham Hospital during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Skinner, of Exeter, visited on Sunday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bieman and family, spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Tschierhart, of Kit chener. Mrs. Duncan McGregor was a pat ient in Wingham Hospital for a few days last week. Miss Olive Terriff, of Listowel Hos pital staff, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Mac Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gaunt, Janet and Donald, spent Saturday in Lon don, Brick Church is holding its W.M.S. meeting this Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Herson Irwin. Mr. Allan Reid, of Dungannon, took his bus to London on Saturday with a group of ladies from here and other districts. Those going from hero were Mrs, Victor Emerson, Ail- BELGRAVE Reports Good Year The annual meeting of the Women’s Guild of Trinity Anglican Church was held at the home of Mrs. Law rence Vannan, Friday afternoon, Dec ember 3rd, There/were 17 members present. The njeeting opened with prayer by Mr. Bren de Vries, followed with a hymn, The Scripture for the first Sunday in Advent, Romans 13, 8-14, was read by Mrs. Richard Procter. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. The treasurer, Mrs. Cooper Nethery, gave the finan cial statement which showed that a very prosperous year was ending and that the annual bazaar was very suc cessful, Plans were made for the children s Christmas party to be held on Satur day, December 18th, at the Blyth rectory, where the Belgrave, Auburn and Blyth Sunday School will meet. The secretary read her annual re port which showed that a total of eleven meetings were held with one other meeting being held in Auburn in July: Seven quilts were quilted by the members under the guidance of Mfs. Robert Higgins. At Easter time the church was repaired, cleaned and new matting placed on the floor. A new set of concrete steps were installed in October. A very interesting and extensive programme for each meeting was prepared by Mrs. C. H, Wade, one of these being the history and back- ’ ground of some of the Protestant ? churches including the Belgrave Ang lican church. Many members took part in the programmes by conduct ing contests, readings, piano select ions and news review. The younger (generation also contributed by sing- i ing duets and playing musical instru- ] ments. ‘ Several families in the con- ‘ gregation now subscribe to the Huron ; Church News, and twenty-five church ! calendars were purchased. ; The programme included the. poem , Mrs. ” Conn, anne Chas. Mrs. Mrs. : Mrs, .................... her daughter, Mrs. Frank McCormack and Mrs, McLean. Mr, and 'Mrs. Chas. Tiffin visited | op Sunday at the home of her sis ter, Mrs, Clark Johnston, Miss Eleanore Wightman, nurse-in training in Victoria Hospital, spent a few days last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. man. Mrs. O, G, Anderson, wanesh, is spending a week in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Smith, of Kitchener, Douglas Smith has been a patient in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital with an injured knee, Mr. James D. Anderson, of East Wawanosh, has been a patient in Wingham Hospital, following a heart attack at his home one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McClenaghan and son Michael, of Kitchener, vis ited on Sunday with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. Mrs. Allan McTavish, of Wingham, visited on Sunday at the home of her brother, Mr. Gordon Elliott and Miss Marjorie Elliott, of London, also spent the week-end there. Miss Phyllis Moore has been a pa tient in Wingham Hospital, suffering from pneumonia, during the past week. Little Dianne Coultes, who was a patient in Wingham Hospital last week, was able to return home on Thursday, Mr. Jack Aitcheson, who has been a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, ■ London, for the past two weeks, is now at the home of his nephew, Mr. i James Aitcheson, of London, • Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher and i family and Mr. and Mrs. x___„ ( Lougheed visited on Saturday with! Isobel Nethery^ and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fisher of Kitch- ' ’ ’ ener. Nine-year-old Billie Wall, ’ son of Thomas Gaunt, Mrs, Mrs. Ezra Scholtz, Mrs. Evans, Leslie Wight- of East Wa- few days this with aThe wprsWP services closed hymn, The roll call was answefed favourite hymn. Gwen Walsh, tPry read the minutes of the last .meeting. Treasurer's report was given . by Lois Goll, j Dorothy Cook and Carol Oke were i appointed to be in charge of the wor- (ship service at the next meeting, The ‘ roil call is to be answered with” a, •favourite Christmas carol. [ A discussion was held about naming .the group, ‘ The meetinb closed with taps, ' . Mission Band The Happy Hearts Mission Band meeting was held on Sunday, Decem ber 5th in the basement of Knox Un ited Church. The meeting opened with the call to worship, followed by the singing of a hymn, and the Mission Band .Purpose repeated in unison. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the roll call, followed by the treasurer’s report. The election of the new officers for 1955 took place and is as follows: President, Patsy Logan; 1st, vice- pres.', Marlene Walsh; sec., Karen An derson; assistant sec., Wayne Pletch; treas., John Campbell; pianist, Lorna Bolt; assistant pianist, Margaret Wightman. The collection was taken up by Marilyn Goll and Marilyn Pengelly. Ralph Logan distributed the World Friends, followed by a hymn. The class divided and the juniors went with Mrs. R. H. Coultes. Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler was« in charge of the seniors, the Scripture was read by Ruth Michie, followed with prayer by Karen Anderson. .Linda Coultes read a poem and Anne ’■Wightman gave a reading to close Ithe meeting. " School Concert i Don’t forget the Christmas concert ' to be held in the Forester’s Hall, Bel grave, on Friday evening, when the pupils of the Belgrave School put on their annual concert. This year it is the operetta “Santa Listens In.” . Personals 1 Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Rousselle and '■ Paul, of Stratford, spent the week end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. ; William Brydges. , Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hunking, Au burn, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson. with a seore- i on a well i fence Vannan; treasurer, Mrs. Cooper'over the week-end with his parents, >en wound Nethery; secretary, Mrs. Richard,Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilkinson. read by Mrs. Mel Bradburn. Mr. Bren de Vries conducted the election of officers for 1955 which is president, Mrs. Clare Have you an advertising message for people in the Wingham area? You can reach most of the people all the Saturday from Florida, where they j through Advance-Times adver- had spent the past month. I, C-l Miss Mildred Higgins spent Satur- ’. Lorna Bolt day in London. Mr. and Mrs. George Jones and I tising. Arnold ’ "Canadian Born” read by Miss Mary v with i Isobel Nethery and "Return Visit" wingham Phone 474 Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wall, was able to as follows: ------------------ - . ------------------ -- get the stitches out of his face in- VanCainp; vice-president, Mrs. Law-J Clayton Wilkinson, Toronto, visited jury on Sunady. He fell ( '....... Tr 1 " ...... t'-- ......'----L- curbing and tore a long open wound in his jaw, requiring nine stitches inside, and as many on the outside of his cheek. The Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian Church met on Thursday last at the home of Mrs. Albert Walters, with eleven ladies present. At the election of officers Mrs. Dawson Craig was named president; Mrs. Russell Ross, vice-pres.; Mrs. James McInnis, sec.; and Mrs, Jas. Wilson, treas. Mrs. Walters led in - the Scripture lesson, Mrs. Gordon Elliott and Mrs. Daw son Craig gave readings and Mrs. Frank Coulter and Mrs. Jas, McInnis led in prayer. All joined in singing Christmas cqrols. Lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher and family spent Sunday at the home of her brother, Mr. David Carruthers, of' Holyrood. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reid and son Ron ald, of Port Elgin, visited on Sunday at the home of her brothers, Mr. Gor don and Mr: Wm. Rintoul. Fordyce School pupils are holding' Procter; card secretary, Mrs. John VanCamp. The meeting closed with everyone singing Grace. Lunch was served. O.G.I.T. Meet The C.G.I.T. held their regular :------—------------- meeting in the basement of Knox’ Mrs. Thomas Smith has returned to- United Church on Friday evening, her home after being a patient in the December 3. The president, Patsy Lo- j Wingham General Hospital the past gan was in charge of the meeting,. two weeks. Lois Goll opened the meeting with the; Mr. and Mrs. J. Clegg, Clinton, visit call to worship followed by a hymn,; ed last Sunday with Mr, and Mys. Lorna Bolt read the Scripture. Lois Goll read tjie poem “Praise to God and Thanks We Bring”. I------ —X led in prayer, followed by the story “A Story Jesus Told” by Lois Goll. The children, London, sp.ent the week-end offering was taken up by Lorna Bolt. with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McCallum, their Christmas concert this Friday, night at St. Helens hall. Mrs. Alex Porterfield and Mrs.; Laidlav?, Wingham, returned home on ‘ Gilts that say X- Mr. and Mrs. John Spivey and baby, of Ingersoll, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter. Mrs. Cora McGill visited last Mon day with her sister, Mrs. Margaret Lowry at Dundas. Merry Christmas And Last Throughout the Years ! We're loaded with Christmas Gifts for every member of the family — Never had so larged'stock before! Drop in early and brouse around. Make your choice now and we’ll hold . your articles until Christmas. Large'Assortment of Decorations Convenient Lay=A=way Plan or Budget Terms Available with Small Down Payment. will hold any item until Christmas! Delivery Christmas Eve