The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-12-29, Page 5WROXETER
NEWTON - SCOTT
At the United Church manse, Wrox-
Mer, on Monday, December 20th, 1054, “quiet hut pretty wedding united in
marriage Helen Laura Scott and
Thomas Patrick Newton. Rev. E, W.
Todd officiated.
The bride is the only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Scott, of Tees-
water, and the groom is the youngest
son of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald New
ton, of Wroxeter.
The bride wore an attractive cos
tume of winter white brocaded silk
-with black and white accessories, and
she wore a corsage of Richmond red
roses. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs.
William Newton, of Brussels.
A reception was held at the home
of the groom for the immediate fam
ily. Later the bride and groom left
for a short wedding trip. On Christ
mas night the groom left by plane for
Vancouver to return to duty on H.M.
C.S. Ontario, and will leave shortly
for Australia.
Receives Special Gift
Brenda Cathers, 9-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Cathers, of
Wroxeter North, had a very special
gift among her Christmas presents
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Here’s to 1955 . . . may
it bring happiness and
... prosperity to all our
loyal friends and close
associations.
Manager and Staff
fyjcdhesi StcM&Lf Jlimliedl NLay the New Year ring in a bright ’
future filled with happiness and
prosperity for all our friends.
Kindly note the store will be closed Monday,
January 3rd, for stock-taking.
mOM KNIGHT’S home town will remember 1954 as a good year. Trade and industry
JL thrived . and right in the thick of things was Tom himself, as Dominion Bank
branch nianaser. Handling his bank’s growing business took most of Tom’s time-but, “ares, "The progress we made was worth it!”
Growth keynoted the progress of The Dominion Bank in
1954, with assets increasing by, $31 millions to a record level
of $538 millions.
Thanks to Dad’s teaching, young Bobby Knight
already appreciates the value of thrift. When
ever his piggy bank is full, he adds the money
to his savings account ”at Dad’s office*’.
More and more Canadians hate found The
Dominion Bank a good place to save. In
1954* personal savings deposits rose by
10.4% to a new high $282 millions.
Tom Knight and his community
look back on a busy year
Keeping pace with the town’s expansion, Tom
Knight’s staff was increased to 7 persons, to meet
the growing demand for the services of his branch.
The entire Dominion Bank showed im
portant progress in 1954... 10 new branches
were opened, bringing the total to 193;
personnel reached 2,832.
Local businessmen welcome the friendly visits Tom Knight
often pays. They appreciate the financial .advice and
assistance he’s able to offer.
The Dominion Bank helped thousands of Canadians
with their financing problems in 1954. Nearly 50,000
individual loans amounting to $271 millions, were
outstanding as at October 31.
OVER 80 YEARS OP SERVICE TO THE CANADIAN PEOPLE
WELCOME 1955
| As we join with you in welcoming a brand
| Year we are resolved to uphold our reputation for |
| top quality materials and services in 1955, as we |
have in the past. §
MACLEAN COAL CO.
this year, a walking doll. Recently
Brenda entered a Little People’s Col
oring contest for Western Ontario,
where she took first place and was
awarded a cash prize of $15.00, also
a sewing kit. Winning entries were
then sent on to Cleveland to compete
with thousands from all over United
States. The 6Q highest contestants
were awarded prizes, Brenda’s being
a beautiful walking doll. Congratula
tions Brenda.
First Meeting
The first meeting of the Wroxeter
Women’s Institute will be held next
week, in the Masonic Club rooms.
Motto, “No one has eye strain from
looking on the bright side of life”,
will be taken by Mrs, William Hart.
The topic, “Resolutions” will be given
by Mrs. Leslie Douglas. Capital City
tour with the A.C.W.W. will be re
viewed by Mrs. MacNaughton. Roll
call, “A W. I. Resolution for 1955.’’
Hostesses will be Mrs, Harvey Timm,
Mrs. David Statia and Mrs. D. S. Mac-
Naughton. Mrs. Herb Patterson will
preside.
Personals
Word has been received by Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Stamper, that their dau
ghter, Zelma, has passed her exami
nations and is now a certified nursing
assistant.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wylie, of Belle
ville, spent the holiday week-end with
the former’s parents, Mr, and Mrs,
Greer Wylie.
Mrs. G, A. Wearring, of Concord, is
Spending the vacation week at her
home here. Her sister, Miss Helen
Gibson, of Toronto, is a guest.
Twenty-seven children, grandchild
ren and great grandchildren spent
Christmas Day with Mrs. Robert Hup-
fer, Those from a distance were Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Hupfer, Detroit, and
Miss Elva Hupfer, of Sudbury. Mrs.
Hupfer has been an invalid for some
years but was able to enjoy her family
on the festive day, "
Mr. and Mrs, George Bradley, Long
Branch, and Jim Wylie, of Oakville,
spent the holiday with Mr. and-Mrs.
J. H. Wylie.
Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert
Howes for the holiday were Mr. and
Mrs. John Howes, Mr. and Mrs. Russel
Deachman and son, John, also Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Coombs, all of Toronto.
Mr. Bill Timm, Listowel, spent the
holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Timm.
Mr. and Mrs. George Harris and
sons, Glenn and Mac, spent Christmas
Day with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bender,,
of Mount Forest... ■
Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Brown and
son, of Moncrieff, spent Christmas
with Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacNaughton.
Mr. and Mrs. George Seegmillar and
Douglas, of Kitchener, were holiday
guests of Mr, and Mrs. Alvin Moffat.
Mr. and Mrs. Seegmillar will leave
shortly for Florida where they will
spend a month’s vacation.
Miss Maxine Jacklin, of Waterloo,
is spending this week with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Webster Jacklin.
Lyle Hart, Toronto, and Billy Hart,
of Barrie, spent the holiday with
their parents.
Mrs. Reg Newton and daughters
spent Sunday with Mr. Newton at
Westminster Hospital, London, and
report Mr. Newton is keeping fairly”
well.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank tSamper were
in London on Sunday to visit their
daughter, Zelma, who is improving,
we are pleased to say.
Christmas visitors with Mrs. Reg
Newton were Mr. and Mrs. Carl New
ton, Mr. and Mrs, Ron Newton, all of
Harriston, Mr. and Mrs. Tom New
ton. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Abel and Janie,
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of Listowel, were Sunday Visitors at
the same home.
Mr, and Mrs. John Barlow and
children, of Toronto, also Miss Gert
rude Sangster, Detroit, spent the holi
day with Mrs. Ruth MacDonald and
Catharine,
Mr, and Mrs. Scott Hunter and
Susan Jane, of Strathroy, spent
Christmas with the former’s parents,
Mr, and Mrs. Roy Runter.
Miss Fraser, pf Burlington, spent
the holiday with'Mr. and Mrs. J.
Fraser, in town. Mr. and Mrs, Glenn
Fraser, of MoleswOrth, also visited
the home of his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Copeland spent
Christmas Day with Mr, and Mrs,
William Merkley, of Belmore.
Holiday visitors with Mr, and Mrs.
Gordon Gibson were Miss Bonnie
Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Re
fell, all of London.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gallaher spent
the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Hutchison, Fordwich South. s
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walker and
two children, of Weston, spent the
week-end with: Mrs. Walker.
Miss Margaret Jardine spent
Christmas with her brother, Mr. and
Mrs. William Jardine, Gorrie.
Mrs. D. W. Rae spent a few days4
with her son, Will and Mrs. Rae, of
Hanover.
Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Doug. Flett were Mrs. Flett’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Churchill, Donna
and Bert, Jr., also Mrs. Albert Church
hill, all of Inglewood.
Holiday visitors with Mrs, D. S.
MacNaughton and John, were Mrs.
W. E. Hainstock, Mr. and Mrs, Robert
Connell and daughter, Marjorie, all
of Fordwich, also Mr. and Mrs. Trev
Hainstock, and daughter, Joan, of
Milton.
$10,000 DEFICIT
AT KINCARDINE
Deficit of close to $10,000 on year’s
operation was reported to Kincardine
town council at its closing meeting
The bulk was incurred through pur
chase of property.
The request of Canadian Legion for
a 10-year tax exemption on its hall
was held over.
NEW VEAJT5
WESTFIELD
Christmas Concert
The Sunday School Christmas con
cert was held in Westfield Church
on Thursday, December 23rd., with a
large crowd in attendance. The Rev.
C, C. Washington was chairman of
the following chpir numbers, A two
part song by some of the juniors; a
flute number; recitations by the be
ginners’ class and Patsy Carrick, Har
old Campbell and Douglas Howatt;
piano duets by the Howatt sisters;
violin solo by Haryey McDowell, with
John McDowell as accompanist; chor
us numbers; a play, “The Bachelor’s
Baby”.
After singing the Queen Santa ar
rived in his jolly manner and gave
each of the children a gift. Ice cream
was distributed to all present.
S. S. No. 6 Concert
A good crowd attended S. S. No. 6,
East and West Wawanosh for the
splendid concert under the direction
of the teacher, Mr. R, Ferris. Mrs.
Murray McDowell, music supervisor
for East Wawanosh, was accompan
ist for all musical numbers. Mr. John
Buchanan was chairman.
The concert included the following
numbers: chorus numbers; recitations
by Ronnie Howatt, Gary Walden and
Bryan Speigleburg; carol numbers;
girls’ musical exercises; boys’ tumb
ling exercises; dialogues; accordion
solo by Sylvia Wharton; operetta,
“Pardon Me, Santa”.
Santa arrived and distributed gifts,
oranges and candy to the children.
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell
entertained Mr. and Mrs. ‘Alva Mc
Dowell and Lloyd and Mrs. Josie
Cameron, of Belgrave, on Christmas
Day.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith and fam
ily and Mrs. J. L. McDowell and Gor
don, spent Christmas with Mr. and
Mrs. John A. Gear, of Waterloo.
Miss Lorna Buchanan, of London,
spent Christmas with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Buchanan.
Mrs. Dpra Blair, of Belgrave, was
a Christmas visitor with her son, Mr.
Hugh Blair and Mrs. Blair.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Campbell and
Larry, of Kitchener, spent Christmas
with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell.
Miss Betty Sturdy, of Auburn, visit
ed on Tuesday with.Gwen McDowell.
Mr. A. E. Cook, of Blyth, spent the
week-end with Mrs. Fred J. Cook.
Miss Gladys McClinchey, of Auburn,
visited on Tuesday with Barbara
Smith.
Mr. Armand McBurney spent
Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. John
Gear, of Waterloo. Armand is going
from Waterloo to Michigan where he
will spend the winter.
Miss Marlene Easom, of Auburn,
visited on Tuesday with Donna Wal
den.
Mrs. Fred J. Cook, Arnold, Violet
and Ruth, Mr. A. E. Cook and Alderic
Richards, were Christmas visitors
with Mr. and Mrs.’ James Boak, of
Crewe.
Miss Margaret Wright, of Auburn,
visited on Tuesday with Ruth Cook.
Mr. Wm. Walden and Mr. Robert
Walden spent Christmas with Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Harburn,. of Hensall.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jardine, of
Clarksburg, visited on Sunday with
Mrs. Fred J. Cook.
Miss Ruth Cook visited on Wednes
day with Miss Margaret Wright, of
Auburn.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.
Jasper .Snell, who were married on
Wednesday, December 22nd., by the
Rev. C. D. Cox, of Belgrave, at the
home of the bride on the 10th of East
Wawanosh. Mr. and Mrs. Snell will
reside on the groom’s farm on the
5th concession of East Wawanosh.
Mrs. Snell was formerly Miss Eva
Dow. We welcome her to the com
munity.
The VVingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, December 29, 1954 Page FIh
Mrs. Duncan McNabb
Passes in Bluevale
Edith Levina Colman, wife of the
late Duncan McNabb, died * at her
home in Bluevale on Thursday, Dec
ember 23rd. She was in her 68th
year,
A native of Western Canada, Mrs.
McNabb came to Bluevale recently
with her son Rev. Morris McNabb,
who assumed the duties pf minister
at the Bluevale and Belmqre Presby
terian churches.
Surviving are two sons and two
daughters, Rev, Morris McNabb, of
Bluevale; Alger, of Moose Jaw, Sask.,
Mrs. C. J. Thompson, Harrisburg, and
Miss Pearl McNabb, of Toronto. Two
brothers and two sisters also survive,
Funeral service was held from the
Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale,
on Monday, December 27th, Rev.
Allan L. Ferris, of Toronto, assisted
by Rev. Alexander Nimmo, of Wing
ham, officiated.
Temporary interment was in Wing
ham Cemetery chapel and burial in
Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford.
Soup turperis are news these days—
the real old fashioned kinds, Chafing
dishes serve well, too, or use an elec
tric cooker (the deep fryer type) to
get a buffet supper off to a good
start,
Advance-Times wani ads get re
sults. ’•
You’ll probably find it,in the want
ads.
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