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PAGE VOUli. Thursday, Dece ber 11,1947' THE WINGHAM .ADVANCE-TIMES
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WROXETER
Women's. Institute
Reg. Pacey opened her home on.
Wednesday afternoon for the Decent,.
tier meeting of Wroxeter Women's Ins,
stitute, Vice president, Mrs, Alien
Munroe presided and opened the meet-
- jog with the sipging cf the Ode and TP-
Pating the Lord's Prayer, also the
Oro), "Joy to the World.. The secre-
tary, Mrs, "Wm, T. Maclean, presented
the minutes of the November meeting.
A number of letters read included: a
letter from a sister of our adopted sol-
dier, Robert Riley, expressing his deep
appreciation. of the Radio presented by
the WI, for his use, Also a letter of
thanks, from, Mrs. Wrn, MacDonald
Mason, Villa Sandon, telling of her
pleasure in opening the daily parcel
from the Sunshine bag received. The
_pill call, a gift for Christmas cheer
boxes brought a fine response. The
purchase of a new curtain for town
halt was a subject under discussion,
and a, decision was made to have this
project taken care of in the coming
year with Mrs. Munroe, Mrs, Maclean,
V
Mrs Mae Kenney and Mrs, Hart, a
committee, The Christmas cheer broc
committee named were; Mrs. Denny,.
Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. M4 Naughton,
Mrs, Wylie, Mrs, Maclean reported
interesting and valuable, highlights of
the recent short course held at Gorriet
"Dress and Personality", An exhibit.
of 'handicraft made by the members
was displayed, knitted articles, fancy
work and perhaps the lovliest of all a
beautiful applique quilt made 15Y Mrs,
A. McKercher; Several guests signed
"The Book of Memory's, and two new
/TIMberS, Mrs. Brothers Sr., and Mrs.
Cronhielm were welcomed. Rev, U. E.
Cronhielm was guest speaker and his
subject, '"Christmas", The speaker
compared the dark days before the
coming of the Christ Child with the
times in which we live. His birth was
the coming of the light but few in those
I days recogniaed Him .as the promised
S,aviour, Tie then spoke of giving. The
wise men. and also the shepherds
brought gifts to the Christ child but
said in the giving of gifts and celebra,
tions of the Christmas season, we must
not forget the real meaning .9f, Christ=
eras, Our gifts to those in need in
Europe, Asia and other lands would.
be a gift to God, and that was a. way
in which we could show our praise,-
adoration and. thanks to 1-liinf; Mrs,
MacNaughton, on behalf of the mem-
bers, moved vOte of thanks to the
hostess andF to the guest- speaker, Mr.
Cronhielm for 'Iris unfOrgettable Christ
mar message, Tea was' served when
the hostess was assisted by Mrs.. San-
deron, Mrs. Draper, Mrs, Munroe and
Mrs. Hart., The bale of new and used
clothing recently sent by the members
of the Women's Institute to Fort Stew-
art. was valued by the .committee at
$25.00,
Friends of Mrs. J. L, Foster 'will be
glad to learn she has been able to re-
turn home following a serious illness
in Strathroy Hospital. Rev. J. S. and
Mrs. Foster, formerly of United zhurch
here have accepted a charge at Ailsa
Craig and have taken up residence
there.
the children joined in singing, "in my
heart there rings a melody", Donna
Maclean sang a solo, "Silent Night."
29 members responded to the roll call,
Larry Durst and MAP Wylie reeeived
the, offering. A game imitating ani-
mals was Played, Mrs, Phil thirst
read the last chapter of the Study Book
Shera of the Punjaw, entitled "The
New Light". The Christmas Carol,
"While shepherds watched their flocks
by night" and repeating -a the /4 izpah
benediction brongh an interesting
meeting to a close, Mrs. Stewart Hig-
gins and Mrs, Harvey Reidt were the
leaders in charge.
houses including one newly purchased
which will be used for a show-room
and the up-to-date office 'building. The
Times-Gazette also carried a picture of
the staff, the resident, Mr. McLaugh-
lin and vice-president, Mr. Golder Da-
vidson. Mr. McLaughlin, a native of
this district was a son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Robert McLaughlin. Mr.
Davidson was also a 'resident of this
place until 1927 when he joined the
firm and moved to Oihawa. Wrox-
eter friends take pride in twenty-five
years fine record of service, given by
two of its native sons, and extend
very best wishes for continued success.
LICENSED
Auctioneer
Junior Housecleaning Sets . . . . $1.03
ENGLISH DOLLS . . . $3.00 to $7,00
TEDDY BEARS $1.00 to $3.00
"BUGS" BUNNY $5.00
TABLE and CHAIR SETS . . : $8.50
DOLL CRIBS $3.75
Doll Carriages ... $8.25, $9.75, $14.75
PLASTIC DISH SETS $1.00
1.
Games, Snakes and Ladders, Bingo
WONDERSCOPES . . 50c
. XYLOPHONE $2.25
, STREET BICYCLES $29.95
Tractor and Trailer (3 ft.) - . $4.00
TRUCKS BULLDOZERS
WHEELBARROWS ...... . . . $3.25
TRICYCLES . .. . $16.50, and $17.50
WAGONS $10.00 and $12.00
KITTY CARS $3.00 and $7.25
FLASH LIGHTS . . . . $1.00 and $3.50
Visit Our Upstairs Gift Shop
and Toy land
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JACKKNIVES-. . 50c to $3.00
WATER PISTOLS 49c
ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR TOYS
English Breakfast Set (21 piece) 22.50
China Cups and Saucers . . 1.75 5.00
Semi Porcelain CUPS and SAUCERS
50c to $1.50
CHINA TEA POTS . . $1.60 -to $3.60
SILVER CASSEROLES 4.00 to 12.00
SILVER RELISH DISHES
PORCELAIN BASE LAMPS
GLASS BASE LAMPS
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS
• (Inside or Outside) -
BUBBLE LIGHTS WREATHS
TREE DECORATIONS BELLS
SNOWBALLS ETC.
Twenty-fifth Anniversary
On Friday, the Oshawa Daily Times-
Gazette carried a full page interview
by staff reporter Willard N, MarShall
with Mr. L. F, McLaughlin of Mc-
Laughlin, Coal and Supplies Ltd. on
the twenty-fifth anniversary of the
firms business in that city, The inter:
esting interview tells the story of the
business established in 1922 at which
time one team of horsei was used,
Today the firm employs an office staff
of 12, altogether between 40 and 50
employees. Ten trueks are operated
also two oil trucks. Both•hot air and
Moved to ChesIey oil furnaces are installed and serviced.
Mac Hutchison, a popular -member of Brick and all biulding supplies are
the local Bank of Commerce staff, left -handled. Pictures were shown of ware
on Wednesday to join the staff in Ches-
ley.. Before leaving lie was presented
with an address and on behalf of the
manager and staff, a pen and pencil
set. During Mac's stay in Wroxeter
he has made many friends who regret
his leaving town. The best wishes of
everyone in the village and community
in extended for his future success.
Women's Missionary Society
The Women's iMissionary Society of
United Church will hold their Decem-
ber meeting in the church parlours,
Friday, December 12 at 3 p,m. Mrs.
John Goudy and Mrs. Allen Munroe
will present their report of recent sec-
tional meeting. This will 'be our all
members program. Members are ask-
ed to contribute a thought for Christ-
mas. The nominating committee for
1948 will be- appointed.
Mission Band
The buds of promise Mission Band
Group of United Church held their
Deeember meeting on Monday after-
noon, president Marilyn Maclean pre-
sided. Evelyn Anger was at the piano
and brought the meeting to order with
quiet music. All repeated the purpose
and the opening hymn was, "Away in
a Manger." Winnifred Munroe lead in
prayer. The scripture lesson was read
by Shirley McMichael who- chose the
Christmas story as found in St. Luke's
gospel, chapter 2, verses 0 to 21. All
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They're producing furniture and farm machinery,
building materials, plumbing equipment and all
the other things that have been in short supply
including the huge generators, transformers and
other equipment required to operate the new
Hydro generating plants now under construction:
Our factories and farms, our mines and other
industries need all the electricity available at this
time to maintain full employment and peak
production.
Let's all do our part
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Utilities Commission.
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SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Hockey Skates and Boats 7.25 to 11.75 g SKIS, 4' to 7' $3.25 to $10.50
HOCKEY STICKS . . . , 40c to $3.90 a SKI POLES . - , . . . , . $2.00 to $8.75
Goal Sticks Pads Hockey Pants i SKI HARNESS $1.25 to $4.75
TOBOGGANS, 4' to 12', 5.00 to 10.75 ri SKI WAX - , „ . . . ........ . 40c
Sleighs and Coasters .. $3.5.0 to $5.00 i SKI MITTS . . - - ... ..... . . $2.00
CURLING BROOMS .. - . . . . $1.75 g Table Tennis Outfits and Balls
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Gifts for Mother 5 Gifts for Dad
Copper & Nickel Humidors . $4.00 up
.22 Repeating RIFLES $25.75 up
Townsend-Clark Lawn Bowls . $32.75
Craftmaster DRILLPRESS . $49.50
Grinder . .$31.50 Jointer - .$39.50
Bandsmv .$69.50 Lathe . , .$32.50
Bench Saw $58.50 Jig Saw $39.50
Shakespeare Fishing Reels 5.95 12.75
Golf Bags , $9.50 Fly Rods .$27.00
MATCHED CLUBS .. $4.00 . $13.50
GOLF _BALLS ea....$1.00
Vibro Tool Kit for Home Designing
Wood Turning Chisels
Socket Wrench Sets
Thor WASHING MACHINE $139.50
Connor Washing Machine , $139.50
Hoover Vacuum Mistier $99.50 *.
Monitor Vacuum Cleaner . $89.00
Sunbeam MIXMASTER $53.00
Sunbeam COPFEEMASTER $35.00
Sunbeam Automatic Iron .... $18.50
Silex STEAM IRON ......, $21.50
BATHROOM SCALES
Sunbeam TOASTMASTER . $27.75
1847 Rogers Silver Chests - • $44,35
Pressure Cookers . $12.50 to •$25.50
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Today, as for months past, Chevrolet brings you the lowest-priced
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cars. And that -Meant
extra carded, extra rid.
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:bitty on all typei of
roads.
Enterprise Cabinet OIL HEATERS
$80.00 and $95.00
Enterprise RANGES - $145.00
Warm Morning I4eaters 65.00 127.50
Electric Space RATERS $6.50 up
Electric Hot Plates. $7.50 to 12.75
Coleman GAS IRONS $7.95
Coleman CAMP STOVES
Coleman LANTERNS 8.50 and 10.50
Balloon Tired Bicycles 37.30 40.00
Tennis Racquets $7.110 to $12.00
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Electric Tea Kettles $11.00 and $13.95
Metal Step-Save Tables 3.25 and 4.25
FIREPLACE GUARDS
Firep ace Coal and Wood Baskets
Electric Heating Pads $7.50 to $10.50
COOLERATOR FRIGIDAIRE-8%
Cu.- Ft. Capacity-5 Ice Cube Trays--
Bushel Fruit Storage
Water Softeners (Harman) - $18.50
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Fluorescent Bed Lamp $8.75
DESK LAMPS ... w $3.25 rind 44,50
- - - $2.00
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