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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-12-21, Page 41 I .1 The Wixigham Advance-Times, Wednesday, December 21, 1-955 WANT AD WANTEDFOR SALE MALE HELP WANTED USED TYPEWRITER wanted. Phone 723-J, 21b ONE FIREMAN wanted for the Wingham Fire Dept. Apply by letter to S. Cowan. . 21b CHRISTMAS TREES for sale. Please place your order now. Apply BUI Lockridge, phone 458.23:30:7:14:21b —Friends of Mrs. Annie Lewis, North Street, will be sorry to learn that she is very ill at the home pf her neighbor, Mrs. A. R. DuVal. draw for the Hamilton trophy, This is the most important event of the season and all purlers wishing to play should see that their name is left with the committee at once. 0-Q-o ADVANCE­ TIMES COLUMNS TYPEWRITER CLEARAN CE — A n Ideal Lasting Gift:—Remington, Un­ derwood, Royal, Smith Standard, re­ conditioned, regularly $79.50, reduc­ ed $39.50, Also New 1956 portable with case, reduced $59.50. Adding machine, adds to $99,999.99, sub­ tracts, only $19.50. Each fully guar­ anteed. Deposit $5.00, balance C.O.D, Immediate shipment. Crown, 1011 Bleury, Montreal, Que. 14:21:28b LADY'S Black Hudson Seal Coat for sale, good as new, size 36. Phone 499 after 5 p.m. 21* CORAL EVENING gown for sale, size 12 to 14, practically new, reason­ ably priced. Phone 668- 21b OUR 1956 RUSTCRAFT Valentines arrived today and watch for our fine display early in the New Year. Mc- Kibbons Drug Store. 21b BLACK ORLON perma-pleated skirt for sale, size 14-16, never been worn. Phone 613 during the day. 21* IF BACKACHES are slowing you up, take RUMACAPS and help yourself to relief from pains and aches. Ask your Druggist. 21b GIRL’S DOLL carriage for d'a.j sale. As good as new. Phone 165. day 21b <oo’PETS IEAGLE PUP, female, 4 months old, ■feel registered, for sale. Apply to Chas. Tt-s Brandon, R.R. 4, Clinton, phone 33r5. 21*. ------------------------------------------- -xRISTMAS PUPPIES for sale, 5ttt£Till)riced from $3 to $15, all guaranteed yea Healthy, sturdy pups. Beagles, Eng- Z.___Hsh springer spaniels, terriers and cross bred pups. Phone 483-J, Percy Biggs.21b LIVESTOCK FOR SALE DURHAM COW and calf, four weeks oid for sale. Phone Harold Keating, Brussels 13rl4, 21* MISCELLANEOUS IS YOUR TELEVISION properly in­ sured for all risk coverage? For information phone 293, Stewart A, Scott, Wingham. 2rrb SAVE MONEY by using our storage lockers, available to town and country citizens. Sell your cream, eggs, and poultry to your Wingham Co-operative. Ask for your Cash dividend for Eggs, Poultry and Cream. It pays to deal with the Co­ operatives in Wingham. 18rrb ,r' - - ■■ --------------------- -'-------•—IF YOU are buying a car 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 WATERLOO CATTLE BREEDING ASSOCIATION “Where Better Bulls Are Used” Artificial Insemination service for all breeds of cattle. For service or in­ formation phone Clinton 242 may 130rl2, collect, between 10.00 a.m. on week days and 9.30 a.m. on Sundays. or Mild- 7.30 and 7.30 and 9rrb SANITARY SEWAGE disposal septic tanks, cesspools, cellars, etc., pump­ ed and cleaned, quick service, all work guaranteed. Apply to Louis Blake, phone 42r6, Brussels. 15rrb DEADSTOCK removed from your farm promptly for sanitary disposal. Telephone collect: Palmerston 123W, Durham 398 or Wingham 378. GOR­ DON YOUNG LIMITED. lrrb 24 HOUR SERVICE on all furnaces 'and oil burners. Apply Hiseler & Son, phone 426. 15rrb LOST MAN’S POCKET WATCH and nurs­ es’ scissors lost on main street on Saturday. Mrs. Elston, phone 108R or hospital. 21b found YOUNG BLACK AND TAN hound found, with white chest and feet. Apply Chas. Brandon, R.R. 4, Clin­ ton, phene 633r5. 21* ONE STEER strayed to Let 8, con. 5, Turnberry, about the middle of November, Owner may have same by proving ownership and paying expenses, Phone 709W12. 21b organist Wanted ORGANIST AND CHOIRLEADER re­ quired for Gorrie Presbyterian Chutch, Afternoon service. Duties to commence Jahuaty 1st*, 1956. Apply to & Robinson, Fordwich. 14:21b BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES RAWLEIGH BUSINESS now open in Huron County. Trade well establish-; ed. Excellent opportunity. Fall time. Write at once. Rawleigh's Dept. L- 453-189, Montreal, P.Q. ' 21b TEACHER WANTED MORRIS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL Area Board requires one qualified teacher for S.S. No. 5. Duties to commence January 3, 1956. Applicants please state qualifications and experience. Ralph Shaw, Secretary, Bluevale, Ont. ' 21:28b DEADSTOCK WANTED DEAD STOCK WANTED—$3-00 for dead horses and cows; higher prices for old, sick and disabled horses and cows. Phone Atwood 153 collect. 30rr Feb. 24* MOORE—In Wingham General Hos­ pital, on Wednesday, December 14, 1955, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore, Wingham, a son, BURCHILL—In Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, December 15, 1955, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bur- chill, Wingham, a daughter. RILEY—In Wingham General Hos­ pital, on Friday, December 17, 1955, to Mr, and Mrs. Ferguson Riley, Wingham, a daughter. STAPLETON—In Wingham General Hospital, on Saturday, December 17, 1955, to Mr, and Mrs. William Stap­ leton, Wingham, a daughter. STAMPER—In Wingham General Hospital, on Sunday, December 18, 1955, to ............................. Stamper, R.R, 1, Bluevale, a daugh­ ter, STANLEY—In Wingham General Hospital, on Sunday, December 18, 1955, to Mr. and Mrs. George Stan­ ley, Lucknow, a daughter. STAINTON—In Wingham General Hospital, on Monday, December 19. 1955, to Mr. and Mrs. Murray Stainton, Wingham, a daughter. HAMBLY—At the Toronto East Gen­ eral Hospital, on Saturday, Decem­ ber 17, 1955, to Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Hambly, Toronto, formerly of Ford- a Mr. and Mrs, Wendell wich, a daughter, Cheryl Anne, sister for Wayne. LYCEUM THEATRE PASS If ELWIN CHAMNEY, Scott Street, takes this page to the Lyceum Theatre, it will be good for a pass, for self and companion, to see “Apache Ambush’’ on either Thurs­ day, Friday or Saturday, December 22, 23 or 24. 21* PERSONAL 1 was ANYONE driving to Montreal after Christmas or New Years, or some­ time in January, with room for one passenger, phone 604J4. 21b SCHOOL CARETAKERS Applications for the position of care­ taker in each of the ten schools of Morris School Area, will be received until December 31. Duties to com­ mence February 1, 1956. For list of du­ ties consult any member of Morris School Board. Ralph Shaw, Secretary, Bluevale, Ontario. 14:21:28b NOTICE The Township of Turnberry will not be responsible for mail boxes, milk stands, milk cans, cars or any obstacle left on the highway to inter­ fere with snowplowing, operations. W. G. Mundell, Road Superintendent14:21b NOTICE TO CREDITORS of GUSTAVE PRINCE, Township of Howick in of Huron, Farmer, who about the 24th day of ALL PERSONS having claims against the estate late of the the County died on or September, 1955, are notified to send to the undersigned on or before the 31st day of December, full particulars of their claims in writing. Immediate­ ly after the said 31st day of De­ cember the assets of the said testator will be distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the executors shall then have notice, ■ / DATED the 9th day jof December, A.D. 1955. CRAWFORD & HETHERINGTON Wingham, Ontario Solicitors for the Executors 14:21:28b LYCEUM THEATRE PASS If HOWARD FULLER, Frances Street, takes this page to the Ly­ ceum Theatre, it will be good for a pass, for self and companion, to see “How to be Very, Very Popular” on either Monday, Tuesday or Wednes­ day, December 26, 27, 28, 21* REAL ESTATE WANTED .WINGHAM AREA Experience preferred but not neces­ sary. Training course offered starting January 3rd. High commission, exten­ sive advertising support. Women ap­ plicants considered, 1956 promises to be another big year for Real Estate Salos. Now is the time to join an active, reliable organi­ zation, apply W. Kelly Real Estate CL1-179G 1161 LAKESHORE RD. TORONTO 14. CARD OF THANKS "We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the sympathy shown to us' at the time of out recent bereavement, These kind thoughts Will always be remembered. '—■Mrs. E. B. Jenkins and family. 21* pf Exeter, spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Brown. —Mrs, Mabel Johnson spent a few days last week with her son, Ken and Mrs. Johnson and family in Birming­ ham, Mich. —Miss Gladys Guy and Miss Edith Marks are taking Secretarial courses at the Canada Business College, Tor­ onto. —Mrs. E- A. VanStone left last week tp spent some time with her nieces, Misses Pearl and Babe Eckenswillen Mimico. —Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Anger and Bruce and Miss McLaughlin visited in Orillia on Sunday with Matthew Anger, who is feeling better. Kukurudza-Machan Wedding at Toronto A quiet but pretty wedding solemnized on Saturday, December 17, at high noon in Islington United Church, Toronto, when Helen Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard T. Machan, was united in marriage with L. Walter Kukurudza, Mr. and Mrs. L. Kukurudza, of Win­ nipeg. The Rev. Stewart East officiat­ ed. The bride looked lovely in a baller­ ina-length gown of white nylon tulle and Chantilly lace and jacket fashioned with sleeves. Her finger-tip veil in place by a heart-shaped studded with seed pearls and she car­ ried a cascade of white stephanotis and red roses. Miss Doreen Machan, sister of the bride was maid of honour, wearing a ballerina-length gown of shrimp nylon net over taffeta with matching head­ dress and carried a bouquet of white and bronze mums. As bridesmaid, Mrs, Stephen Sereda wore a ballerina-length gown of green net over taffeta with matching head­ dress and carried a bouquet of yellow and bronze mums. Stephen Sereda attended the groom as best man. Following the ceremony the bridal party journeyed to the home of the bride’s parents for dinner. For travel­ ling the bride donned a blue suit and grey capeskin coat with matching cessories and a red rose corsage. son of matching lily-point was held headdress ac- 1 by PL. Byron Adams Last Friday’s meeting was rather special for the boys in the 1st. Wing­ ham Boy Scout Troop. The meeting was started in the usual way but a special bit of entertainment was ar­ ranged by the P.L.s. On the entertain­ ment list was a skit by P.L.S that was called “Sherlock Holmes and Gardens in the Case of the Messy Mixup” A quiz show followed in which Jim Wild and Wilf Pocock were the victims, or I mean contestants. Another skit called “Dragnet’’ was put on by Paul Rintoul, John Fry and Gary Templeman. The Wesley Smell Singers were portrayed by Bob Hollenbeck and Frank Riehl. Bob McIntyre put on a mystifying act in magic which was enjoyed by all the boys. After the entertainment came the best part, the food. In the jam ses­ sion that followed the boys consumed five dozen hot dogs, two cases of chocolate milk, a large cake decorated in scout colours, and some ice cream bars. It was agreed by all that this has been the best meeting yet. At the end of the meeting Paul Bennett and Brian Rider were pre­ sented with their Knotter’s Badge, the second and third one in the troop. We hope to have more presented soon. BELGRAVE—A large congregation was in attendance at Knox United Church, when the C.G.I.T, held the annual vesper and candle lighting service. The service opened with a carol and the call to worship by Mrs. Ted Fear, assistant leader. Scripture readings were given by Miss Eleanor Walsh, while responsive reading was taken by Patsy Logan. The offering was taken up by Mari­ lyn Pengelly and Marlene Purdon. The choir sang two numbers, and another‘song was sung by Kay Van- Camp, Marilyn Goll and Lorna Bolt. The congregation was addressed by, Mrs. Walter Scott. The candle lighting service was in charge of the leader, Mrs. Clifford Logan. Girls lighting the candles were Marlene Walsh, Lois Cook, Margaret Wightman, Dorothy Cook and Lily Pengelly. The service closed with the diction by Rev. K. Krug.bene- WHITECHURCH Red Cross Meeting Held at School Christmas Program Quite a crowd gathered on Friday evening in the United Church here when the Sunday School children pre­ sented their Christmas program of recitations, skits, carols and musical numbers. Rev, R. A. Brook was chair­ man. The young adult group present­ ed a humorous play “For Whom did the Telephone Ring?” and a panto­ mine with Mrs. Ezra Scholtz singing “O Night Divine” ended the program. Santa Claus came and distributed gifts from the loaded tree. PersonalsMr. and Mrs. Elliott Carruthers and family, of Holyrood, visited on Sun­ day at the home of their sister, Mrs. George Fisher. Mrs. Fisher is teach­ ing at St. Helens school this week. Fordyce school children had a holi­ day on Tuesday as their teacher, Mr. Ross Errington was sick with the ’flu. BELGRAVE—The Senior room of the Belgrave School, held a Christmas Junior Red Cross meeting last week. Dorothy Cook presiding at this meet­ing. The regular business session was held and it was decided that the jun­ ior and senior rooms would each give $5.00 making a total of $10.00 to the Brenda Fund. Brenda VanCamp, who is in the General Hospital in Toronto, is to be remembered with a Christmas gift. A varied program of Christmas selections followed by a game, com­ pleted the meeting. Belgrave Personals Miss Joan Brydges and Miss Flor­ ence Cook spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. James Walsh and fam­ily, Blyth. Miss Corrie Van den Assem, Blyth, visited last week with Mrs. Cora Mc­ Gill. CARD OF THANKS Mr. Richard Chamney wishes to thank all neighbors and friends for so kindly remembering him With cards, treats and flowers, while a1 patient in the Wingham hospital,' Special thanks to Dr. Crawfard and Dr. McMurchy and nurses. Rev Mac­ Rae, Rev. Krug and Rev. Nimmo. —thanks. 21b CARD OF THANKS I wish to take this way to acknow­ ledge with sincere thanks the kind­ ness and thoughtfulness of all my good friends while I was in hospital. Also for gifts, treats, cards and all those who called on me. A special thanks to Dr. Crawford and Dr. Mc- Murchy, Mrs. Morrey, nurses and kitchen staff. I wish you all a Merry Christmas.—-Grant MacIntyre. 21b IN MEMORIAM ABRAHAM—In loving memory of a dear brother, John Abraham, who passed away December 22, 1954. We think of him in silence, His name we oft recall, There is nothing left to But his picture oh' the —Ever remembered by and brothers. answer, wall. his sisters 21* Children Sing Carols At Christmas Meeting The Christmas "'meeting of the United Church Mission Band was held on December 13th, with 38 members and six visitors present.The meeting opened by repeating the Lord’s prayei’ in unison. Two carols “Away in a Manger” and “Joy to the World” wore sung. The minu­ tes were read and the roll call ans­ wered. The offering was taken by Kenneth Vogan and Keith Henry, and the offertory prayer was given by Russell Robinson, Susan Bennett read the Scripture reading, Matt. 2. The temperance secretary, Julia Cruikshank gave a reading and Mrs. Hamilton made the announcements. Mary Helen Thompson read a poem entitled “A Christmas Gift.” Mrs. Salt- ^jead a. Christmas story entitled Pho Little Christmas Angels.” closed by singing Silent Night, Holy Night” and re­ peating the Mizaph benediction. IN MEMORIAM McQUILLIN—In loving memory of my dear husband, Albert McQuillin who died December 21st, 1954.—Ever remembered and sadly missed by hfs wife Annie, 21* Presbyterian WJVLS. Elects Executive BELMORE—Mrs, Ross McKague, 1st. vice-president opened the Decem­ ber meeting of the Women’s Mission­ ary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church, Belmore with prayer last Thursday afternoon after which a hymn was sung. Mrs. A. Jeffray read the Christmas story for the Gospel of Luke and the various secretaries showed encourag­ ing progress in their annual reports, Mrs. Robt. Inglis, on behalf of the nominating committee presented the’ following slate of officers for 1956: President, Mrs. Ross McKague; 1st, vice-president, Mrs. D. McPherson; secretary, Mrs. A. Mundell; treasurer, Mrs, K, Dickson; welcome and wel­ fare, Mrs. A, Jeffray; literature and library, Mrs. Wm. Darling; supply, Mrs. MacAdam; Glad Tidings, Mrs, W, Curie; pianist, Mrs. W. Curie; assist­ ant pianist, Miss J. Inglis; Home Helpers, Mrs. E. Zinn; Mission Band leaders, Mrs. Carl Nickel, Miss Mae Johann, Miss Alice Dickson, Miss Lil­ lian Darling, Psalm 72 was sung and the roll call was answered by naming a missionary to British Guiana. Mrs. Wm. Darling described Christmas around the world today in excerpts from the Glad Tid­ ings, Mrs. A. Mundell showed pictures of missionaries working in rural India. The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Kague. Marion Williamson uv.giiMvi, J*.. *>. xjuvtii. t -Mrs. E. A. Elliott and son, Brad, GlHS GrOUp MCCtS The monthly meeting of the Marion 1 Williamson Giris’ Group was held at the home of Miss Marion Williamson on December 13. The meeting opened with the call to worship by Barbara Merrick after which a hymn was sung. The Scripture, taken from Matthew 2:. 1-12, was read by Sandra Smith. Joyce Moffatt gave the Christmas prayer and Mary Ross favored with a piano solo. The business period started with the election of officers for 1956 when the following were voted into office: President, Helen Ford; vice-pres„ Joyce Moffatt; secretary, Sandra Smith; treasurer, Sharon Guy; regis­ trar, Sylvia Alexander; press reporter, Edith Scott; pianists, Barbara Mer­ rick and Mary Ross. Audrey Gilmour gave the secretary’s report and Barbara Merrick read the treasurer’s report. The offering was taken followed by prayer by Bar- • bara Merrick. Miss Williamson gave an interesting account of, Christmas in India. A short story about Christmas in the old days was read by. Mary MacMillan and a carol was sung. Lunch was served and the meeting closed with the bene­diction. Rinks skipped by- W. Tiffin and J. H. Crawford attended the Strat­ ford Bpnspiel on Wednesday, Decem­ ber 14th and J. H. Crawford’s rink was successful in winning first prize. The members of the rink were com-, posed of Andy Slosser, lead; John Bowman, second; Omar Haselgrove, vice and J. H. Crawford, skip. Each player received an automatic coffee percolatox’ as a prize. Bill Tiffin’s rink consisting of Lome MacDonald, lead; Tom Macponald, second and Harold Thomas, third, won two games but were edged out of ‘the prize list 0-0-0 4 rinks from Belmore are playing a friendly game against 4 rinks of our club on Wednesday evening, Decem­ ber 21st, commencing at 8.00 p.m. The Belmpre Curlers have done a lot for our Club and we welcome an op­ portunity to entertain them on Wed­ nesday night. 0 - 0 - 0 Mc- BELMORE—Rev. John Button Mrs. Button, of Atwood, and Mr. Mrs. Les. Earl, of Ethel, spent a last week with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fitch. and and day Hallowe’en Promotion Nets $10,000 for UNICEF Fund Returns from a Hallowe’en drive for funds for UNICEF, jumped from $500 to $10,000 in one year, it was recently disclosed. Under the plan undertaken in Wing­ ham by girls of the C.G.I.T., children collect pennies for the UNICEF on- Hallowe’en instead of asking for the usual treats. $10,000 was realized for the UNICEF fund in this way throughout Canada. The local C.G.I.T., co-operating in this effort’, raised $32.00 in Wingham for the fund. A new bureau to be known as the “Free Press Northern Bureau” with headquarters at Wingham was an­ nounced last week by the London Free Press. , The bureau will serve north Huron, County of Bruce and portions of the counties of Grey .and Welling­ ton. Similiar bureaux are now-in operation at Sarnia, St. Thomas/ Woodstock, Chatham and Stratford, Merrill Cantelon, who has been in charge of the Wingham bureau since February, 1951, will supervise the new bureau. THIS WEEK AT THE ARENA THURSDAY, Dec. 22— 4.00-5.30—Public School Skating 6.00-7,00—Bantam Hockey Practice 7.00-8-00—Juvenile Hockey Practice 8.00-9.00—Midget Hockey Practice FRIDAY, Dec. 23— 4.00-5.30—Public School Skating 7.00—Bantam Hockey Game 9.00—Walkerton vs. Wingham Juv­ eniles SATURDAY, Dec. 24— 7.00-12.00—Figure Skating 3.00-5.00—Public Skating 8.00-10.00—Public Skating TUESDAY, Dec. 27— 2.00-4.00—Public Skating 7.00-8.00—Juvenile Practice 8.00-10.00—Public Skating WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28— 2.00-4.00—Public Skating 6.00-8.00—Figure Skating 8.00-10.00—Open L Trips - Weddings E E f i - Funerals PHONE 185 CURLING BRIEFS By Willie Broom After a month of strenuous play _ December “round robin” games were bi'ought to a conclusion on Monday night and no time was lost in pre­ senting the prizes immediately after the games were completed. The fina­ lists in the main, event were rinks skipped by Dr. Murray MacLennan and W. H. French. Dr. MacLennan’s rink won and he was ably assisted by Gord Godkin, vice; John Crewson (in­ cidentally, a new curler), second; and another new curler, J. Slade, lead. ■Wilf had as his vice Mel Keating, with John Bumstead, second and Jack Mac­ Kay, lead. the O-O-o The consolation event produced a tight game skipped by A. D. MacWil- liam and John Bowman. Mae’s rink, consisting of Lome Gardner, vice; Jack MacIntyre, second and Bruce MacDonald, lead won the game. John Bowman had on his rink, Wally Has- elgrove, vice; Alex Leaver, second and John Bowman, lead. Great credit is due the committee for its work in lin­ ing up the teams and running the numerous games and play-offs on time. 0-0-0 The round robin committee is now busily engaged in making the January s Taxi and Car Wash Located on Josephine St North of CN.R. Track* CHARLIE LEE, Owner The Saturday night mixed curling has been well attended and on Satur­ day night 4 sheets were in use and again the • attendance was swelled by 8 curlers from our neighbor, Tees- water. The Teeswater curlers have been attending regularly on Saturday nights and they are most welcome and have added strength to our Saturday night games. This week on account of Saturday night being Christmas Eve the mixed curling will be played on Friday night. Be sure and be there ‘ at 8,00 p.m. in order that the games may get away to a good start. 0-0-0 The next bonspiel will be local and will be held on Boxing Day, December 27th. Accommodation is available for 64 players and there will be two draws 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. The 9.00 o’clock draw is filled up but there Is Still room for several for the 11.00 o’clock draw. 0-0-0 Don’t forget wives, this is the iast opportunity you will have to give your husband the ideal present for Christ­ mas, namely:—a membership in the Wingham Curling Club for the 1955-56 Season, Public Accountant Office: Royal Bank Bldg, Residence: Rattenbury St Phones 561 & 455 CLINTON - ONTARIO “RED SEAL” | CEDAR CHESTS $47. R. A. Currie & Sons FURNITURE Audrey Swatridge fe To all of our wonderful friend* and neighbors, we want to extend our warmest. Season'* Greetings, A joyous, cheerful Christmas L E A bright^ happy future for everybody.