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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-02-27, Page 7The Annual World Day of Prayer Service for Women was held in the Presbyterian Church on Friday after noon. Mr, Sam Robinson was leader for the first part of the service. Mrs. H, V, Holmes front. the Anglican church and .Mrs, Leonard Ruttan front the United Church assisting. Mrs.. Alex Taylor gave the address, The theme for this year was "Make straight in the desert a highway for our God."' Gorrie curlers were again prize win- ners at the Wroxeter Bonspiel on Tuesday, 'Geo. Galloway, (skip), liar, old King, Wilfred King and Ma Nash comprised the rink winning four- the place. Prizes were aluminum double boilers,' Mr. Sterling Finlay spent Wednes- day of last week in Kitchener. Mr. Hugh Switzer while working in the garage on Monday evening of last week had the misfortune to have a car fall on him, Dr. Whitley took him to Wingham Hospital for Xray which re- vealed a broken shoulder. Mr, Swit, zer is able to,, be around but his arm will be in a sling for some time. Mrs. Ann Warrell of Washington, D.C., has received the R,.C.A.F. Oper- ational Wings posthumously awarded her late husband, Flying Officer Frank Warrell, who lost his life over Ger- many on Feb. 3rd., 1945. Frank is grandson of Mr, and Mrs, John War- ren, 12th con. Mr. Jos. Bennett has purchased Mr. Wm. Austin's farm adjoining his own, and Mr. Austin has .bought the former Young farm near Orange Hill. 4111110111111111•1111116. Howick Lions Club MASQUERADE CarnivaL GORRIE ARENA, on FRI., FEB. 28 Judging starts at 8 p.m. - $75.00 IN PRIZES Prizes for COSTUMES, RACES CLOWNS and Queen of the Carnival ALL /Contestants 12 years and under RECEIVE A PRIZE Judges: Tory Gregg, Cactus Mac GOOD MUSIC and Entertainment for ALL AGES! BROOMBALL GAME • and Other Entertainment Refreshment Booth Adults 25c Children 15c including Masqueraders 011111.911,014.1,M1M01041. Tires! Tires! Tires! Firestone We have a complete stock in ALL SIZES Both Passenger and Commercial High Speed and Studded Grip Also, a complete line of PARTS and ACCESSORIES for MERCURY, FORD. and MONARCH CARS and TRUCKS Crossette Motor Sales YOUR MERCURY and LINCOLN DEALER Josephine Street North of C.N.R. WINGHAM ONTARIO. 3 DOOR PRIZES Dr. Thos. Buchanan a Missionary of the U.C. on furlough gave the address and greatly impressed his audience with the great need of India today. He was 27 years in India. Prayer service will be held in the United Church each Wednesday even- ing at 8 p.m. Specializing in Cemetery Work Only BOX 373—'PHONE 450 Wm. Brownlie Inscriptions Repairing Sandblasting Memorials 25 years experience , WINGHAM - ONT. Orders should be placed as soon as possible The Latest in Portable Sandblast Equipment ' I Business and Professional Directory r. General Accountancy WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company Est. 1840 An all Canadian Company which hal faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. Head •Office -- Toronto H. C. MacLean Insurance Agency Wingham A. N. MeTAVISH Teeswater, Ontario Barrister. Solicitor, Notary Public and Conveyancer, Office: Gofton House, Wroxeter every Thursday afternoon 1.30 to 4.30 and by appointment. Phone — Teeswater 120J BARRY FRYFOGLE Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Service Ambulance Service Phones: Day 109W. Night 109J. for the . SMALL BUSINESS MAN, PROFESSIONAL MAN, and THE FARMER. S. J. Pymm P, O. BoX 40 RIPLEY ONT. IV A, CRAWFORD, M De PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 150 Wingham RR. We M. CONNELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 19 TIM. FELLS AUCTIONEER and REAL ESTATE THE BEST OF SERVICE PLENTY` OP EXPERIENCE 'Phone 231 Wingham J.W.BUSIIFIELD Barrister,, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office — Meyer Block. Wingham I IL CRAWFORD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Bonds, Investments & Mortgages Wingham Ontario DONALD Bo HE Experienced Auctioneer Licensed for Coturties of HURON & BRUCE All Sales Capably Handled Phone 49. Ripley• " Ontario FREDERICK A. PARKER OSTEOPATH. Offices: Centre St., Wingham Osteopathic and Electric Treat- ments, Foot Technique, ' Phone 272. Wingham. Je A. FOX Chiropractor and Drugless Therapist. RADIONIC EQUIPMENT COMPLETE HEALTH SERVICE Phone 191. K. Me MatENNAN Veterinary Surgeon Office Minnie St, Opposite and Sandi .Of the United Church. PHONE 190 Whigham, Ontario YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 point Scientific Examin- tion• enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision. F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118 Harriston A. J. WALKER Funeral and Ambulance Service .FUNERAL PARLORS UPSTAIRS Office 'phone 106 residence 224 J. WALKER /OHM HEAL 'Phone 189 'Phone 807 WINGHAM The Northern' Heal* Hour Paul Scherman /he Northern Electric CONCERT ORCHESTRA "FORWARD WITH CANADA" DRAMATIC FEATURE ' • Narrated 6y Bolin Drahrie NVPWA'WON. GUEST STAR JIMMIE SHIELDS In making a return guest appearance on the Northern Electric Hour, this brilliant tenor will sing the ever-popular "Macushla" for his opening number. ' 40-7.92 Mon.,7.30-8 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES omp.wwwww, GORRIE Mrs. Wm. McLennan of Howick and Grey Boundary visited with friends in Gorrie on Thursday. The sympathy of the Community is iextended to Mrs. Wilmot Charles.who received word on .Thursday of the death of her brother, Wm. Taylor of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Charles at-• tended the funeral seryice in Goderich on'Saturday. Mt. and Mrs. Wm. Canipbell of Mol- esWorth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Campbell on Thursday. Mr. Earl Underwood and Mr. Geo. Brown spent Tuesday in Kitchener. Pte. Earl Harrison, son of Mr, and For Your BUILDING, CARPENTERING Repair Work Built-in CUPBOARDS — S E E — Bennett & Oasemore 'Phone 447 Wingham Mrs. Robt. Harrison is listed among the army personnel returning to. Can- ada aboard the Aquitania which is ex- pected to dock in Halifax on February 26th. His English war bride is also arriving on the Aquitania. Earl is the last of the boys from this district to return from England. He enlisted four years ago and has been overseas since July, 1943. He was wounded in Bel- gium. Miss Marjorie Close and girl friend of Owen Sound, were recent visitors with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Close. 'Miss June Brown spent the week- end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. T. Bradnock returned On Wednesday last after spending sev- eral weeks with their son, Harold in Eureka, California. Mr. Alex Butchart of Harriston, passed away on Friday night in Pal- merston hospital in his 86th year. His wife, the former Edith Evans, prede- ceased him in Jan.,. 1946. A private funeral service is being held on Mon- day at the home of Mr. John Bryans with interment in Mildmay cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. A. E. Toner and fam- ily in the death of the husband and father. Mr. Albert Toner who passed away on Saturday morning after a long illness. The funeral service which was to have been held on Monday has been postponed until Tuesday, owing to blocked roads, A number from here attended the Carnival in Fordwich on Friday even- ing. The following were prize win, ners, Miss Helen Strong, 3rd for the. Comic ,costume; Miss Fern Cook, 2nd., Fancy Costume, Miss Margaret HO- bein, 3rd., Fancy Costume. The Young People's Union held A toboggan party on Thursday evening, on Hutchison's. Hill afterward going to the Gregg home for a bean supper and a social time, Gorrie Hockey Boys played in Ford- wich on Wednesday evening last, Gor- rie winning with a score of 6, Ford, with 3. Geo. Morton and David Still of Tor- onto, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T, L. McInnis. Born—In Listowel Memorial Hos- pital, on February 22nd,, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kiel, a son. Women's Institute The Feb. meeting of the Gorrie W. I. was held on Wednesday, February 19th,, at the home of Miss Margaret Dane. A good number of members and visitors were present. During the us- ual business period numerous letters of thanks were read from those who received cards or boxes at Christmas, or during illness. A leader and assist- ant were appointed to attend the train, ing School at Wingham for the Girls' Project. In the absence of Mrs. H. Strong, Mrs. Allen Hyndman gave the motto, Man may live without poetry, music or books, but civilized man can- not live without cooks. A splendid paper on Canadian Industries was giv- en by Mrs. F. Hyndman. This being the 50th anniversary of the founding of the W.I. Mrs. Kaine gave a review of the Gorric Institute this being the 45th Anniversary of the branch, nam- ing the presidents and Secretary, since the beginning in 1902, A minute book of 1903 was on display. A number of minutes were read from it, telling of the activities of those clays. The misty yeait receipt' for bread, butter making, child health, etc., were the topics of the day, and a membership of fifty. Mrs. Kaine gave an outline of the act- ivities all during the years and was well qualified to do so, having served as secretary for eighteen years alto- gether. It was'very interesting to hear and Mrs. Kaine had a lot of work to get the information as the 1903 minute book had been used as a, scrapbook, and had to be soaked and washed to remove the clippings that were pasted on every page, A Monologue entitled "Annie Goes Along" was given by Mrs. Wellington. The Roll Call, one way to avoid accidents in the home, brought out some good suggestions. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs. W. King. The Young People's Union met in the S.S. room of the church on Sunday night. The Missionary Convenor, Betty Howse was in charge of the meeting. Next week the meeting will beheld at the home of Bruce Anger. The Christian Citizenship Convener, Dorothy Watson will be in charge. On 'Wednesday night of last week, Rev. G. G. Howse took a car load of his people to the Crusade Cavalcade which was held in the Wingham U. Church. The Crusade is a Pictorial Presentation of the United Church in action. The exhibits consisted of el- ectrified models, illuminated transpar- enciea, artistically painted Panels, Pic- tures, maps, charts, curios of Eastern lands, moving pictures in sound and colour and other interesting features. Aid-To-China The postponed progressive euchre party sponsored by the L.O.B.A. was held in the. Town Hall on Thursday, evening. Prize winners were Mrs. M. Gilkinson and Mr. T. L. McInnis. Lucky door prize, Mr. Burns Stewart. Although the attendance was not as large as expected due to other attrac- tions the same evening, the lodge will make a contribution of fifty dollars to "Canadian Aid-to-China" made from door receipts, gifts from friends, and the balance from lodge funds. Mr. and ,Mrs. Carl Harris, Colonsay, Sask., were guests' one evening recent- ly of Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Graham. (Intended for last week) Sponsored by the Howick Legion a Minstrel Show was presented by mem- bers of the Red Chevron -Club of Guelph on Friday evening last. It was followed by a dance with music by the Happy Gang. An enjoyable Valentine Social ev- ening was held by the Anglicans in the Orange Hall on Monday evening. Rev. J. C. Calcy was in charge of the games. Mrs. Harry King and Mrs. Cliff Dodds conducted contests. Mrs. Bill Bennett gave a reading "Legends of St, Valentine." Mr, R. W. N. Wade gave a history of the early days Of the church, Mrs. C. Dodds a reading, Edith Dinsmore and Marion King a duet. Lunch was served. Fordwich and Gorrie Hockey teams played here on Monday night, Ford- with winning with a score of 7-5. There was a good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Manford Irwin were in Toronto on Sunday and Monday. TURNBERRY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The regular meeting of Turnberry Township School Area was held in Wingham Town Hall, February 19th., at 8 o'clock. All members present, Motion by Smith and' Willits that min- utes be adopted. Carried, Letters were received and read from H. C. MacLean, Hay Stationary, Federation of Women Teachers Associations of Ontario, Ontario School Trustees and Rai:epayers Association, Dr. W. A. Mc- Ribbon. Motion by Kirton and 'Willits that we advertise in The 'Wingham Ad- vance-Times for wood, advertisement to appear twice, Tenders to be in the hands of Secretary not later than March 18th, 1947; wood to be deliv- ered and piled not later than June 1st, 1947. Carried. The following bills were read and on motion by Walpole and Smith were ordered paid: Teachers' salaries— Miss Viola Thacker $121.45, Miss Helen Walker $121.45, Mrs. Margaret Grain $128.70, Miss Jean Keith $121.45, Mrs, Margaret Hastings $134,40, Miss Jennie Sherriff $144,00. Mrs. Fred Soiling, caretaking, $15.; Mrs, G. C. Treleaven $5.10, insurance on S. S. No. 7; Miss Jennie Sherriff, $3.30, supplies; Miss Marion McDon- ald, $109.00, music teacher; Mrs. Gert- rude E. Snell, Transportation; E. F. Reed & Son, $173.50, supplies; W. B. McCool, $5,40, printing; H. C. Me. Lean, $1.10 Insurance; Copp Clark Co., $5,23, supplies; Donald Rae & Son, $4.65, supplies; W. J. Gage & Co., $10,16, supplies; Moyer School Supplies, $2,70, supplies; Ontario Sdhool and Ratepayers Association, $10.00; The MacMillan Co. of Can- ada, $1.08, supplies; Alen Corrigan, $1.03, supplies. On a motion by Willits and Kirton that we adjourn to Meet on Wednes- day, March 10th., 1047 at 8 o'clock. Carried. Alex Corrigan, Seetetary-TreaSttrer, FEATURE BROADCAST COAST to COAST Direct from the Bell Homestead in Brantford, Ontario, where the telephone was invented, THE SELL TELEPHONE MONDAY, MARCH 3rd CKNX 8.00-8.30 p.m. The Canadian Red Cross Society ARE. ASKING FOR FUNDS FOR A. PEACETIME PROGRAMME, Starting Next Week GIVE GENEROUSLY— THIS IS A WORTHWHILE SERVICE. Part of the money will be used FOR YOUR OWN HOSPITAL Names of all persons donating will be published in The Advance-Times. Donations may be left at BANK OF COMMERCE DOMINION BANK McKIBBONS DRUG STORE, or at CAMPBELL'S GARAGE, Campaign Headquarters Telephone 184 CANADIAN ED CR SS Far Away Fields Look Green This series of advertisements has been run by TEESWATER FARM and' HATCHERY in an effort to show that in the Chick business, the old proverb still holds true, ASK YOUR AGRICULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE He will tell you to buy your Chicks from the Smaller Breeder Hatchery Near Home! WHY? 1. 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