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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 o 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, IM 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. I