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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-05-11, Page 5TEESWATER PO SLATED FOR 1956 * Teeswater may get a new post office next year, the Department of Public Works said officially last week. There is nothing in current esti­ mates to provide for the construction of a new building, but a departmental spokesman said it was planned to have an item■ in the estimates next year that probably would permit a start then. The department obtained a suitable site for the project in 1953 at a cost of $2,800. News of Fordwich “Messy” Accident Caused As Produce Truck Turns Over The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, May 11, 1955 Page Five HOW MANY MINUTES PER GALLON? Of course, you doift have to make gasoline yourself. But you do have to work at your job to make the money to buy gasoline. And today you don't have to work nearly as long as you did ih 1939, or even 1946. CHIEF GETS ROOKIE FARE ' St. Marys volunteer firemen have a novel initiation ceremony for new comers, During their last weekly fire drill' two of the boys decided to init­ iate the latest edition to the force, The initiation includes a dousing with the hose. The two firemen had the hose trained on a target and watched while the new man approached them. The man finally got within range they turned and squirted the hose full on his face. It was the fire chief. WELWOODS VARIETY STORE What might have been a serious accident, but was' a messy one, hap­ pened Thursday about 1 p,m, one half mile east of Fordwich on the sixth when the Harriston Produco truck owned by Don Aitcheson, turn­ ed over in the ditch. Fresh gravel on the road is believed to have been the cause of the driver, Sandy Gillen, also of Harriston, losing control just as he rounded the bend. Butter, eggs and cream were spilled all over the road. The driver suffered shock but didn’t appear to have any serious injury. Extensive damage was done to the truck. Provincial Police of Wingham investigated, Howick 4-11 Calf Club The ^regular meeting of the Howick Calf Club was held on May 5th at the home of the club leader, John Strong. The president, Stanley Zubrigg opened the meeting with the 4-H Club pledge. Twenty members of both dairy and beef clubs answered the roll call. A class of mature Ayrshire Cows were judged by all members followed by reasons for placings, A quiz was answered, followed by a discussion on care and feeding of calves by Harold Baker, associate agriculture representative for Huron. The meeting-was brought to a close SUMMER DRESSES ON DISPLAY NOW ■ ■ Back in 1939, the average Canadian had to work 33 minutes to earn enough to buy - a gallon of gasoline. Seven years later, in 1946, the same Canadian had to work 29 minutes to earn enough io buy a gallon of gasoline. ■ i i Today he has to work only 17 minutes-about half as long as in 1939 -io buy a gallon —■ —of gasoline. (It's much better gasoline, too. Two gallons of today's gasoline does the work of three ■ gallons made in the 2O's.) IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED Look them over this week and see for yourself how well we’ve combined smart styling with moderate prices in this popular department. We know that you can add two dresses to your summer wardrobe for the price you ordinarily pay for one. See the selection this week. Ladies’ and Misses’ Summer styles, Nylon, Dan River GINGHAMS, PICOLAYS $4,98 to $5.95 ea. *Lady Catherint’ Smart Navy BROADCLOTH with White trim 12 to 20. Ordinarily a $5.50 value SPECIALLY PRICED $3.88 Girls’ 7 to 14 - Sheer Nylon $3.95 Girls’ 7 to 14 - Cottons, Broadcloths $3.29 to $3.89 ea. NEW SHIPMENT SUMMER HATS $2.98 to $3.98 ea. Embossed figured' plastic DRAPERY looks like expensive cretonne fabric at only a fraction of the price - 36" wide 65c yard PLASTIC DRAPES many patterns, a warehouse clearance - were $1.50 to $1.98 pr. NOW ONLY $1.00 pr. KIDDIES’ JEANS Boxer style, sanforized, plaid trim pr. Two pr. $2.00 SHIRTS FOR ALL Boys, Girls, Men and Ladies. 29c ea. to $1.00 ( NAVY BLAZERS 2 to 6x, wool with nicely finished trim - boys* and girls’ $2.98 ea. Shop and Save at WELWOOD'S Variety Store $1.19 TEE Kiddies, in < 1 IB Wider, flatter tread gives long, trouble-free mileage. Gum-dipped cord body provides greater blowout protection. Full size, full value not built down to price Carries Fiimui Hrestou GuirwHtt CROSSETT MOTORS LTD. Phone 459 Wingham CASH PRICES For Friday and Saturday, MAY 13 and 14 FRESH GROUND BEEF ..................lb. 28c 4 lbs. for $1,00 BOILING BEEF, Plate................. lb. 25c Rolled PLATE OF BEEF (no bone) lb. 30c SHOULDER ROAST OF BEEF . . . lb. 45c ROLLED ROAST BEEF (no bone) lb. 60c GOOD BEEF LIVER................................lb. 35c PORK SAUSAGE......................................lb. 35c 3 lbs. $1.00 FRESH SIDE PORK, Sliced ............lb. 50c in Piece lb. 45c SHOULDER ROAST OF PORK ... lb. 40c CHICKENS"AT MARKET PRICE A. J. LOCKRIDGE BUTCHER with lunch at the house, served by Mrs. Strong. Presentation Dance A presentation and dance was held in the community hall here on Friday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bevin (Sheila Denny) newlyweds. A. large crowd of friends and neigh­ bours enjoyed dancing to Timms’ or­ chestra. The young couple was presented with a chrome kitchen suite and several other gifts from friends. Miss Elizabeth Patterson read the address. Both the bride and groom thanked everyone, They will reside in Kitch­ ener. Misses "Jea.n and Donna Seifert, Donna Wray, Nancy Sothern, Patsy Harris, Marilyn Cooper and Jean Sanderson with tfieir leaders, Mrs. C. Sothern and Mrs. A. Demerling, at­ tended achievement day in Cranbrook on Saturday. Each of the girls re­ ceived a silver teaspoon for having completed the course "The Milky Way.’’ Personals Miss Phyllis Keith, of Milverton, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown, Teddy and Lorna, spent Monday and Tues­ day in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hargrave and Mr. and Mrs. W. Hargrave and Douglas visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don Reed, of Listowel. Messrs. Jack and Mark Armstrong are attending the Synod meeting in London this week. Mr. and Mrs. Winston spent two days last week in Toronto, Mrs. Alveretta Wallace and Mervyn visited friends in Leamington a couple of days last week, Mrs. Harold Mullins and three children, of Ottawa, are spending two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Reis. Miss Ethel Reis, of Strat­ ford, also spent the week-end at her home. Mr. and Mrs. John Ewing visited one day last week in Mount Forest. Mrs. Harold Pollock attended the affiliation service this week, at the United Church in Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Holger Espensen and baby daughter moved to Shelboume last week, where Mr. Espensen will work with construction firm. Mrs. Geo. Baker, Mrs. Susan Gibson, Mrs. Freda Darcey, Mrs. Ethel For­ ester and Mrs, W. Horsburg attended the L.O.B.A. convention held in Guelph last week. Mrs. Stan McCrae and family, of Palmerston, visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. C. Carswell. Mr. Jack Foster, of Toronto, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. Bruce Williamson, of London, spent the week-end with his mother. Mrs. Ruby Forester, of Toronto, spent the week-end here. Miss Florence Schneider and Mr. Max Hambly of Kitchener, spent Sun­ day with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hambly. Mr, and Mrs; Lyle Simmons, Miss Evelyn Simmons and Mr. Doug Wild' fang spent Saturday in Kitchener. Mr. Everitt Cooper, of Walkerton, visited with his parents one day last week. Week-end and Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Everitt Allen were, Mr. and Mrs. Harold" Hibbert and little daughter, of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs.^ Bob Holland and Teddy and Miss Margaret Allen, of Kitchener. Mr. Henry Feltz, of Preston, has bought a piece of property from Dr. J. D. Forde and plans to build a house on it immediately. . Week-end visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ross Doig were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Doig and Mr. Jack Doig, of St. Catharines. They attended the funeral in Listowel of the late John Doig. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Taschuer, of Toronto, visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Hargrave. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker and fam­ ily, of London, visited over the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, Mr, and Mrs. Ted Denny and fam­ ily, of Paris, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Galbraith and Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Galbraith spent Sunday at St. Catharines. Mr. Bernald King, of Harriston, spent the week-end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pollock and family, of Ripley, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howell Fraser. Miss- Evelyn Campbell and Robt. Baker, of Harriston, spent Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Campbell. On Sunday hiorning the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker was given the holy rites of Baptism in the United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Campbell and family visited Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Moss, in Galt. ' Mr. and Mrs. Royden Devitt visited with friends in Kitchener on Sunday. ST. HELENS Master Wayne Todd had his tonsils removed at the Wingham hospital on Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Brown and Bob Murdie, of Kitchener, were visitors for Mother's Day with Mr. and Mrs, R. J, Woods and Mrs, Murdie, Mr. and Mrs, Neily Todd, David, Janet and Mary, of Stratford, spent Mother’s Day with Mrs. D. Todd. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller and Larry, of London, were visitors for the Mother’s Day week-end with their parents here. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be observed in the United Church next Sunday morning with Rev. George Watt, of Dungannon, in charge. Mrs. Marjon Irwin, of Delaware, who enthralled, the large crowds with her selections on the cathedral chimes and the mirimbaphone at the Sunday School Anniversary and Flower Sun­ day last year, will again be present this year. Miss June Forst, of Sim­ coe, will be the guest soloist and the speaker will be Mr. Bruce Sutter, of Chatham, who with Mrs. Sutter leaves in September for Korea, The date is Sunday, May 29th, Mark it on the calendar as a red letter day to be remembered. Mother’s Day w.as observed at the United Church on Sunday morning when Mr. Sparling chose as his sub­ ject "Fulfilling Our Purpose.” Miss Anne Todd sang the solo "What a Friend We have in Mother" and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rice, the duet, "Mem­ ories of Mother.” We are glad to report that Mr. Frank Todd returned home on Sun­ day from the Wingham General Hospital and Mr, John McQuillin was able to go to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Johnston at Blue­ vale. FIRST CLASS HATCH REPAIRS AT MODERATE PRICES Owing to lack of space, am com­ pelled to confine my repairs to watches- only. George Williams Located in MASON’S STORE UnmHiuj *175.000” contest get your entry forms ■ Nothing to buy! Come in today for FREE Entry Forms A FREE MATTRESS WILL BE | GIVEN AWAY IN THIS ‘ STORE BESIDES NATIONAL PRIZES. CONTEST CLOSES ON MAY 25th SAFE BUY USED CARS AND TRUCKS ARE GUARANTEED BY YOUR MERCURY-LINCOLN-METEOR DEALER He’s in business to stay, with a reputation to “ maintain, so naturally he’s out to earn your goodwill. And that’s your finest assurance of satisfaction. See him for a “Safe Buy”—a thoroughly checked, reconditioned and guaranteed used car or truck. LOOK FOR THIS SEAL WHERE YOU SEE THIS ^merchandise' stolen AT FOREST Thieves who entered the Robertson Service Station at Forest, like their pop by the case. They prefei* it cold too.About $100 worth of merchandise, Including candy, Was reported miss­ ing by Manager Gil Robertson, The thieves also emptied a case of empty pop bottles and filled it with cold pop from the refrigerator.