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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-05-04, Page 2COLOGNES . PERFUMES LOTUS - GEMEY GEMEY, SWEET PEA EVENING IN- PARIS EVENING IN PARIS CHANEL LeLONG CHANEL LeLONG GIFT STATIONERY HASTY NOTES . .50c, 60c, 75c, 89c, $1.00 PAPETRIES, Reg. $1.39, Clearing at 99c INIMIN:11•11•1•1110=M IM1111•11.11/ Fax away or perhaps just around the corner ... but always thinking of you. Yes, that's Mother. And her special day is coming very soon. May we suggest a box of Laura Secord Candies? Mother has a sweet tooth, too. And she will be so happy . . . because youxemembered: 'CANDIES REDUCED IN PRICE) 1 lb. 80c 2 lbs. $1.60 c BROWNE'S SHOE REPAIR Shoe Repairing Expertly and Promptly Done, New Shipment just received of TENNIS SHOES RUNNING SHOES CREPE SOLE SHOES ELLIOTT'S Nursing Home Accommodation for Bed Patients and Invalids RATES REASONABLE Nursing Services day and night Telephone 367 - Josephine St. WINGHAM ONT. , What a difference! 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'NV 4 PAG TWO TH4 WINGETANI, ADVANCE-TIMES Wednesday, May 4th, 1949 WROXETER Miss Helen Milligan was taken to Wingham Hospital on Sunday where she under,went a major operation on Monday, Her many friends hope she will soon enjoy better health, Mrs, Art. Robinson has returned to her home in Saskatoon after spending the winter with her sister, Mr, and Mrs. Ira ,McLeari visited with friends in W,ngliatn on Sunday. Mrs. D. NV, Rae, who has been ill, is at the home of her daughter in Bel- grave Howick Lions Club business meet' ing will be held this Thursday evening in Gorrie. Members are requested to make their returns for Teeswater, Chatter Booster Prizes. The Banquet Tickets for Teeswater Charter Night will also be on hand for distribution. I. at this meeting: Wingham Advance-Timo Polisiwd at .WINGHAM - ONTARIO W. B. McCool, Editor and, Publisher Authorized as Seoond Class Post Office. Department Subscription Rate — One year $2 00. ,. Six Months $LOG in advance To U,S,A, 2.50 per year Foreign Rate $3.00 per year Advertising rates on application Vol. 76 --- No. 33 COLLECTING FRIENDS The hobby of making a. collection is an old one and ranges front expet;t- sive paintings, china, etc., to such triv- ial things as cigarette boxes, All have their value and interest for those de- voted to them. However, the man who collects friends fur a hobby is one whose judgment is to be admired, He cannot sell or display his collection but he has satisfaction in his heart. Collecting friends is not a simple task, but friendship is within the reach of everyone who wants it. Friendship can be bought with consideration, kind- ness, thoughtfulness and tolerance, whith price is not too high if one would collect friends. WARREN HOUSE FURNISHINGS RUGS CARPET BROADLOOM Grey - Green - Blue Mushroom WALL TO WALL OR ANY SIZE MADE UP Axminster - Wilton RUGS All sizes BELGIUM RUGS STAIR CARPET All Colours and Patterns C. C. McKibbon 'Phone 475 Wingham is ONTARIO'S NEW LEADER On Wednesday of last week, Mr. :Leslie Frost Was the ebt.ioe on the first, ballot o f an eNeLptio•nally large pita relnesentative Convention to had the Progressive Conservative Party in Ontario and by this office becomes Premier of Ontario. The fact that he does not hail from Toronto was possibly a big f.tetor in his election. Mr. Frost was born in Orillia but has lived most of his life in Lindsay. He is fifty-three years old and in ex- cellent health. He was trained for the law in 'Trout.) admitted to the bar at twenty-sk and created King's Counsel twelve years later. He was on active service with the Canadian Army throughout the First World War, suf- fered wounds in France and achieved the rank of major. He is a Rotarian, a Curler and a Mason. He belongs to the Canadian Military Institute, the Legion and the United Church. As a member of the Legislature since 1927, he has made finance and mining his special concerns. He has been Provin- cial Treasurer and Minister of Mines since the first Drew Government was formed in 1943. GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. H, V, Holmes visited friends in Aylmer for a few days last week. Mrs. Holmes attended the an- nual meeting of the Huron Diocesan W. A. on Wednesday and Thursday in London., Mrs. Geo. King and Mrs. Norman Wade were also in London on Wednesday for the W. A, annual, Mr. Wm. Austin has purchased Mr. Cecil Day's farm, north of the village. Mr. A, Byers of Toronto, has bought, Mr. Austin's farm, near Orange Hill. Mrs. Corbett has been visit- ing friends in Oakville. Mr. Donald Campbell has purchased the former Barnett farm, oh No. 86 Highway, one mile west of Listowel. Mrs. Isabelle Earngey, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Short, Ronnie and Carol, of Fergus, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Short on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Ritchie and children of Teeswater spent Sunday with Mrs. Ritchie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gamble. Mrs. Stanley Wheelei- and Miss Bessie Moses of Brussels were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dane on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. B. Lawson and little son, of Toronto, were week-end visi- tors with Mr. and Mrs. T. Bradnock., Mr. and Mrs. Willard Michel visit- l ed friends here ox er the week-end: Mr, and Mrs. Jack Douglas of Lis- tovvel. spent Sunday with the former's sister, Mrs. Manfred Irwin and Mr. rwin, Mr. Jap Farris]: was home front Camp Borden for the week-end. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Mc- Innes on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Orville Tiffin, Mr and Mrs. Joe Tiff- in and Marian, Mr. and Mrs. John Tiffin and three sons, all of White- church; Mrs. Morton and Mr. Dunn of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Elgin McInnes and children. Mrs A. Hamilton who has been. visit- ing friends in Toronto is expected to return this week. The condition of Mr. John Robin- son who underwent an operation in a Toronto hospital, is very favorable. While returning from visiting him on Sunday, April 24th, Mr. Harold Rob- inson's car was crashed by another car whose driver was turning around Spring Cleaning Time! Check up on your home . , .see what damages winter inflicted. Inspect the roof, the sidewalls for leaks and cracks; porch steps for loose or worn boards. Repair.Replace. Remodel both inside and outside, You'll find all your materials at The Beaver Lumber Co. Stop in this week. (BEAVER LUMBER WINGHAM ONT. C. A. Loucks, Manager 1,4 on the highway. The accident occur- red near Brampton. Mrs. John Rob- inson and Mrs. Harold Robinson both received bruises and considerable dam- age Avas done to the car. 0, Miss Janice Strong of the Listowel Hospital staff is visiting at her home for a few days. Miss Dorothy Downey of Strathroy, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Downey. Rev. and Mrs. G. G. Howse, Mrs. W. Trimble and Mrs. George Brown attended the Presbyterial held in Hen- salt on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Campbell and David spent' the week-end with 4Mr. and Mrs. Albert Carson of Moles- worth. Owing to the illness of Rev. J. C. Caley with the flu, the service in St. Stephen's Church was withdrawn on Sunday, His many friends are hoping for a speedy recovery, Miss Eleanore Carson of Toronto Normal School was teaching as stud- cut teacher in the Junior room of the • Public, School last week. C,orrie resident have been watching with interest a pair of wild swans which have been on the Maitland Rini. Cr above•the dam, St, Stephen's W. A. will hold their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Ernest King, at 2:30 p.m. oriThurs- day. Mrs, Cecil Rimebottom and Jackie of Listowel were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bower Farrish on Sunday. Dr. R. Hamilton of Brussels is spending sonic time with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Scott while Mrs, Hamil- ton is a patient in Wingham Hospital, having undergone an operation on Sat- urday night, Mr. and Mrs. Humor Pletch and daughters Martha Jean and Helen of Chicago are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Black. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hastie and Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean of Wroxeter v,sited Mr and Mrs. Harold Moffat at Wingham • on - Sunday, Mrs. Elgin McInnes has had as gu ests, her mother, Mrs, Morton and grandfather, Mr. Dunn, both of To- ronto. They returned to the city on Monday. ' Unitede Church The regular meeting of the Wom- an's Missionary 'Society will be held at the home of Mrs. Wesley Trimble on Thursday, May 5th at, 2;30 p.m. Roll call will be "A thought on Mother's Day", Canadian Girls in Training will meet on' Friday, May Gth at 7:30 p.m., in the basement of the United Church. Two car loads of, young people at- tended the Silver Jubilee of the Y.P.U. held in James St. United Church, Ex- eter, on Friday evening. , Returned Missionary Shows Films On Sunday evening Rev. H. J. Veals B.A., Paed., of West China, assisted by Rev. U. Cronhielm, Wroxeter, pre- sented Filmstrip Transparencies in the United Church, Owing to this be- ing a 60 cycle area he was unable to use the sound equipment, so Rev. Veals narrated the story of the pic- tures. "The Story of Two Dollars" portraying the stewardship of two one- dollar bills ,also the fine pictures-tak- en by Rev. Moorhouse and Rev. K. Beaton, showing the rural life, market, idols, terracing of His and the grow- ing of rice in China. Rev. Veals came home from China irl March and ex- pects to return in September. ' • East Huron W. I. to Hold Annual Meeting in Fordwich The Executive of the East Huron District Women's Institute met in Brussels on Thursday afternooli when arrangements were made for the Dist- rict Annual meeting which will be held in Fordwich on May 31st. Mrs, Cecil Wilson and Mrs, NormLi Wade rep- resented the Gorrie 'Branch; Mrs. W. McCann, Mrs. Fred Demmerling-and Mrs. C, Sothern, Fordwich. Women's Institute. The May meeting of the Gorrie W, I. will be held at the home of Mrs. Glenn Johnston on Tuesday, May .10 at 2:3 Op.m. Cars will leave St. Stephen's store at 2:15. The annual visit of the District President, Mrs, J. Armstrong, and of the District Sec- retary, Mrs. Stanley Wheeler, Bruss- els, will be made at this meeting. Mrs. Wheeler will report, on the Guelph Conference for Presidents and Secre- taries that is being held this week. As this is the first meeting of the new institute year, roll call will be pay- ment of fees. Each member is also asked to bring and introduce a friend. There will be an exchange of gifts with unknown friends. Community Club The Community Club held their an- nual meeting on Wednesday evening and the following officers were elect- ed for the coming year: Pres., C. D. Walmsley; Vice, M. D. Irvin; Sec., Mrs. E. E, Wellington; Treas., Norman Wade; Directors, Mrs. P. Ashton, W. C. King, T. Mc- Innes, Cliff Cook; Recreation Pont, C. O'Krafka, Cliff\ Cook, Rev. J. C. Caley; Program Cont,, Mrs. W. C. King, M. I), Irvin, Dick Carson; Grounds Com, N. Wade, C. Cook, G. Underwood, H. Templeman; Refresh- Ment Com., Mrs. Geo, King, Mrs. J. King, Mrs. E Whitfield, Mrs E. Far- rish, Mrs. Art. Stephens; Auditors, R. Hueston, E. Whitfieht ' Mr. and Mrs. Frank King and fam- ,ly, visited at the hoine of Mr. and Mrs. Wardie Schaefer at Fordwich, or: SuAtildiassy Mary Will, daughter of Mr. Justin Will, B. Line, is in Wingham Hospital, having had an operation for appendicitis. ommusanssimanionscimainammin other 's Diay n Gift Suggestions I • n Fine Quality Soaps I n Yardley's Roger & Galkt (3 cakes in box $1.50) (3 cakes in box $1.50) • - • • Friendship Garden HudnUt's Bath n 1.1 (3 cakes in box $1.25) (3 cakes in box $1,25) IN • Lily Of The Valley Taylor's Rose Bud (3 cakes in box $1.00) (3 cakes in box 69c) Choose your, "MOTHER'S DAY GREETING" from the famous CARLTON CARD SELECTION Kerr's Drug Store 'Phone 18 (I.D.A.) 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