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WINGHAM
ROYAL, BABY MAY BE CHRISTENED HERE"
—Central Press ,..:.'snne,sn There is a view of the Church of St. Mary 1VIag- which may be chosen for the christening ceremony
lalene, on the royal estate at Sandringham, London, of Princess Elizabeth's baby.
els; 'B' Mildmay; midget softball,
Wingham; juvenile, Atwood; Inter-
mediate 'A' baseball, Listowel; juven-
ile, junior and midget, Goderich; ban-
tam, Mildmay; pee wee, Clinton.
BELGRAVE
The Morris Federation of Agricul-
ture are holding their annual meeting
and banquet in the Forrester's Hall, in
Belgrave on December 8th. Rev. Nor-
man Rawson, of Hamilton, will be the
guest speaker.
The sixth line Farm Forum met at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cook
with an attendance of 28.
We thought under present condition;
Reaches "All Eyes"
You may have a car you'd like to sell! or, it may be a house
or furniture or any of innumerable other possessions. Merely
passing the word to friends won't find you a buyer, let alone get
you the RIGHT PRICE.
BUT ADVERTISE IT IN THE
Classified Want Ad. Columns
of The Advance-Times
and your "Sales Talk" reaches all eyes throughout the district.
THEN — WATCH THE RESULTS.
Place That Ad. NOW!
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL their son, Dr. W. G. and Mrs, Burg-
man.
Mrs, Robt. Rae and son, Bill of
London, spent the past ,week at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.
V. Pym.
The Mrs. A. O. Garrett Said daug-
ter, Diane, who spent the summer mon-
ths at Parry Sound, returned last
week-end.
Mr, and Mrs. Elgin Currie of Is-
lington, also Mr. and Mrs. Jack Currie
of Toronto, spent the week-end with
Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Isard.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wallar of
Kitchener, spent the week-end with
her mother, Mrs. S. Hare. Mrs. Wallar
is remaining here while her husband,
accompanied by his father, Mr. R. C.
Wallar, and her brother, Mr. Jack
Hare, enjoy a hunting trip to Mani-
toulin Island.
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NOMINATION k
NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the
Township of Howick, in the County of Huron, that in compliance
with the Statutes in that behalf, I require the presence oh‘the said
Electors at the TOWNSHIP HALL, GORRIE, in the said Town-
ship 'of Howick, at the hour of 1.00 o'clock p.m., on
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER Z61 1948
for the purpose of nominating fit and proper persons for the office
of Peeve, Deputy Peeve and Three Councillors; also Three Public
School Trustees in each School Area,.for the 'Township of HOwiek;
of which all Electors are hereby required to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly, and if a greater number of candidates than
required to fill the, said offices are nominated, and make the requir.
ed declaration, polls will be opened in the following paces;—No, 1,
in School No, I; No. 2, in School No. 2; No. 3, in Township Hall,
Gorrie; NO, 4, in Continuation School, Fordwich; No, 5, in School
No. 18 ;No. 6, in Orange Hall, Newbridge; No. 7, in Township
Hall, Wroxeter, in the said Township of Howick, on
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1948
and will be 'open from 9 o'clock a.m until 5 o'clock p.m., and no
longer.
Given. undermy hand this 3rd. day of November, 1948.
PHILIP DURST, Returning Officer.
Gibson, with whom he resided; Mrs.
Charles (Verda) Brown, Hamilton;
Mrs. (Olive De Fontaine, Midland;
Wesley of Wroxeter, a son, Jack, died
some years ago, also surviving are
three brothers and a sister; Wesley of
Fort William; Samuel and William,
Newbridge, Mrs. Hunt, Fort William.
Mr, Newton had many ffriends in and
around Wroxeter. During his long ill-
ness he was cheerful and uncomplain-
ing.
Funeral services were held from 111L
D. Irvin's Funeral Home on Monday.
Rev, U. E. Cronhielm in charge. Pall-
bearers were 5. H. Wylie, Alvin Mof-
faft, Arthur Gibson, Andy Gibson, Ed.
Lambert, James Douglas. Interment
was made in Wroxeter cemetery.
WOAA ENTHUSIASTIC
ANNUAL MEETING
M. L. "Tory' Gregg Unanimously
Re-Elected President
M. L. "Tory" Gregg was unanimous-
ly re-elected presidentof the Western
Ontario Athletic Association for 'his
fifth term of office. Convening in the
council chambers here on Wednesday
evening, upwards of 100 enthusiastic
sportsmen attended the annual fall
meeting and election of officers, with
representatives present from 'Walker-
ton, Port Elgin, Chesley, Mount For-
est, Ayton, Fordwich, Gorrie, Landes-
boro, Lucknow, Kincardine, Listowel,
Goderich, Teeswater, Brussels, Mild-
may and Wingham.
Other officers elected for the 1948-
49 seasons were: first vice-president,
Glenn Johnston, Gorrie; second vice-
president, "Butch" Murphy, Chesley;
secretary, Miss Jean Tervit, Wingham;
treasurer, A. J. Lockridge, Windham;
legal advisor, 5. W. Bushfield; execu-
tive, Hugh Hawkins, Clinton; Alkin
Rann, Brussels; Edward Matheson,
Clifford; Jim McFarlane, Chesley, and
Harry Doughty, Walkerton.
Organized in 1944-45, the W.O.A.A.
has expanded to such an extent that
during the past hockey season 84 team A,
competed in the various series.
Treaurer, A. 5. Lockridge, gave an
encouraging financial report showing
receipts amounting to $2,636.28, and a
balance on hand of $1,822.94.
After considerable discussion mot-
ions were made to sponsor the follow-
ing hockey series: Intermediate 'A',
'B' and 'C' series, 'A' for town and vil-
lages over 1,000 population, 'B' under
1,000 and over 500, 'C' under 500. In
this particular class 38 teams Operated
last year in 'A' and '13'. Junior hock-
Applications
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Night Watchman
Fireman
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Stationary Engineer's Certificate
3rd class or better, required.
Apply, stating qualifications, to
BOX C. F.
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INTERESTED IN
NURSING
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OBITUARY
Mrs. John J. Johnston
After an illness of a year, the latter
part of which she was a constant suf-
ferer, Mrs. John J. Johnston, a pion-
eer of Kinloss, passed away on Friday
morning, Nov.. 5th, at her home in
Whitechurch, She was in her 80th
year. She was a daughter of the late
I Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Casemore cf
Turnberry.
Fifty-five years ago she and Mr.
Johnston were married in St. Paul's
Church, Wingham, They lived for 15
years on the 10th of Turnberry before
moving to the 4th of Kinloss. To them
were born five daughters and one son.
Three daughters predeceased her, Ariel
(Norah) the late Mrs. Harry Miller
and Mabel. Surviving are her hus-
band, (Hester) Mrs. James Moore,
Toronto; (Beatrice) Mrs. Cecil Chain-
ney of East Wawanosh, and Gershom
Johnston of East Wawanosh; two sis-
ters, Miss Martha Casemore, of Wing-
ham, who nursed her through her long
illness, and Mrs. Jack Campbell, of
Regina; one brother, George Casemore
of Turnberry, fifteen grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren.
Joining the United Church at the
time of onion, Mrs. Johnston was a
devoted member of the W, M. S. and
a valued worker in the community.
Funeral seryices were held on Sun-
day from her late residence, with Rev.
G. M. Newton• officiating. Interment
was made in Wingham Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Orville Tiffin,
Jamieson Pettapiece, Johnston and
Wallace Conn, Charles • Taylor and
James Richardson.
Miss Isabel Simpson
Following a lengthy illness, Miss
Isabel Simpson, formerly of Wing-
ham, died in Windham General Hos-
pital, on Friday, November 5th,
Born in Culross Township, she was
the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
William Simpson, and the last surviv-
ing member of a family of ten.
She taught school in Chicago for
many years and for four years ibsided
in Toronto and for some time in
Wingham.
She was a member .,of the United
Church.
Funeral services were held on Mon-
day at the home of her niece, Mrs. W.
J. Greer, Centre St., with Rev. W. A.
Beecroft officiating.
Interment Was in. Mount Pleasant
Cemetery, Toront_o.
William R. Birtch
Suddenly, following a stroke after
a lengthy illness. William R. Birtch,
passed away at his residence on Cen-
teeSt., on Sunday evening,
'7th.
November
Born. in Wingham, he for many
year was employed in Toronto and
St. Thomas, returning to Wingham
upon his retirement about four years
ago.
In 1927 in Toronto, he-was married
to the former Maude Davis, who sur-
vives. He is also survived by a sister,
Mrs. Jones of Long Beach, California.
He was a member of the Anglican
Church.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday (today), November 10th,
from his late residence, with Rev. E.
O. Lancaster in charge,
Interment will be made in Wingham
cemetery.
William George Newton
On Friday, October 29th, 1948, at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wil-
liam Gibson, there entered into rest, a
highly respected citizen in the person
of William George Newton, For many
years an invalid, Mr. Newton's health
had been failing for some months,
The late Mr. Newton who was in his
63rd, year, was born itt Newbfidgo,
llowidt Township, a son of the late
Albert Newton and Matilda Glinnkr-
sOrt Newton. He was a farmer mull his
health failed, then with his wife and
family took up residence In Wro>teter.
Thitiptik years ago, he was married
to Myrtle Hill, who predeceased hint
five months ago. Three daughters aftci
a son, stitviVe, Mrs. William (Laura)
mcwocumglcoopg
Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Hingstois spent
Sunday in Markdale. •
Miss Mary Campbell of Woodstock,
1‘71.B., is the guest of Mrs. C. Whit-
field.
Mr. and Mrs, J. Roy Adair and Mr.
and Mrs. Kenneth Baker, spent the
week-end at Midland.
Mr. and Mrs, Carl Clark of Detroit,
spent the week-end with the latter's
mother, Mrs. H. Buchanan.
Miss Norma Coutts of Tilbury,
spent over the week-end with her par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts.
Mrs. Ross Howson and daughter of
London, are visiting this week with
the former's mother, Mrs. M. Hab-
kirk,
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burgman spent
the week-end in Kirkland Lake with
TI-M WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES
ey will also be classed this year, while
in the minor series, juvenile, midget,
bantam and pee wee groups will be
formed,
Motions were placed on record that
the W.O.A.A. seek an affiliation with
O.M,H.A. with a specified territory
and boundary line designated, and in
the O.H,A, the W.O.A. will seek an
affiliation as a body, Players will lie
allowed to be drawn from a 12-mile
radius, with the deadline for entries
set at December 18th.
President 'Tory' Gregg solicited the
full support of those present, asking
that all matters be threshed out at the
meeting, adding that for the coming
season greater strides would be made
to further sport in the small commun-
ities.
Speaking briefly at the meeting were
John W. Hanna, ,M.P.P.; Kenneth
MacMillan, Georgetown; Norman
Locking, Port Elgin.
Reviewing the past ball season, the
following championships were declar-
ed: Intermediate 'A' softball, Chesley;
Intermediate 'B', Baden; Intermediate
'C' Desboro; grand softball champions
Desboro; Girls' softball 'A', Bruss-
'it would cost as much for machinery
and stock for a farm as it would to
buy the farni.
Contests and games were enjoyed,
under the direction of Audrey Brad-
burn and Ada Dow,
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Mel. Bradburn,,
with Miss Agnes Mason as leader.
Mr. Allan who has been residing•
with his daughter, Mrs. Thos. Smith,
was admitted to Wingharn General
Hospital on Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs .Henry Armstrong of
Walton, Mrs, Edna Young and Elmer,
of Brussels, and Mr. Ernest Young
of Mount Forest, spent Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. John W.. Masora.
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