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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-06-22, Page 8Chesterfields and Occasional Chairs Repaired and Recovered Free Pickup and Delivery STRATFORD UPHOLSTERING COMPANY 42 Brunswick St. STRATFORD — ONTARIO Do You Play a Musical Instrument? The 99 Anti-Tank Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery (R), at WINGHAM, ONTARIO, has a very fine BRASS BAND, for which a few Bandsmen are Needed Instruments and Music are provided. Every Parade and Practice is Paid for. GOOD RECREATION—Badminton, Volley Ball, Softball, etc.; good Fellowship, and profit to your- self are yours for the asking. Join the Canadian Army Reserve Force by be- coming a member of your Local Unit. Apply at The Armouries WIINGHAM, ONTARIO ES Enjoy that holi- day "Down East", a visit home or away with Friends: Low summer fares ... return limit 21 days, with stopovers permitted. Effective JUNE 20th to SEPTEMBER 5th inclusive Consult any Canadian Pacific Railway Agent. ',.00C3.0 ,1x..D..0.ta....•:. • • PA,QE EIGHT THE WIN(MAM ADVANCE-TIMES Wednesday, June U, 1949 WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross of Lon- don, and his mother, Mrs. R. J. Ross of Kinloss, attended the Martin-Mc- Tavish wedding in Stratford Baptist Church on Saturday. Following the lnarriage. solemnized by Rev, Mr. Mac Lean, fifty-five guests attended the wedding dinner at the Old Homestead Inn at Shakespaere. Mr. and Mrs. Ross spent the week-cod with his par- ents here. Church service was withdrawn in the Presbyterian. Church here on Sunday of the anniversary services on account A Enquiries should be left at R. A. Currie's, Wingham, Arrange now to have that Chesterfield or Chair Re-covered Rubber Stamps and Stencils ADVANGE4IMES itlephone 34 ASBNIMMIII11111101111111111111114 at Langside. Miss Christena Laidlaw has not been so well during the past week, and it was thought she had suffered a slight stroke. Mrs. John Falconer returned to the home of her son, Mr. Jas. Falconer, on Monday last from Thamesford, where' she had been visiting relatives. Many will regret to learn that Mrs. Elsie Brigham, of McKillop township, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chas, \Vightman, formerly of White- church, had the misfortune to fall in the stable, during the severe electrical storm of last Tuesday evening. and break both bones in her left leg above `1 the ankle. She was taken to Clinton Hospital and returned home on Thurs- day. Mr. Dan Tiffin is still a patient in Wingham Hospital, where he is re- ceiving penicillin for pneumonia. Mr. George Kennedy of W. Wawa- nosh, Eedy of Dungannon, Mason and son of Ripley, and J, A. Salley, Goder- ich, held a sale at the farm of Mr. Ken nedy on Saturday afternoon, with W. S. O'Neil, Donald Blue and Percy Wright as auctioneers. Thirty-four head of choice Herefords were sold at splendid prices. Mr. Fred Newman had charge of the booth. Mrs. Murray has been a patient in Wingham Hospital during the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Howiatt, of Hythe, Alaska. have been visiting at MARKING DEVICES of . All Types We are Distributors in Vangbani and District Pot these items which are essen- tial to your business and regular routine. Also available are STAMP PADS, INKS, AND VARIOUS SUPPLIES 4:•74,41r, 7.4.••,• -.•••4:2 ••-ke. To EASTERN EC and the the home of her brothers, Messrs, Lloyd and George Phillips of West Wawanosh during the past two weeks. They came by plane to Toronto, where they purchased a new car and have been visiting with relatives here and at Shelbourne. Last week Mr, anti Mrs. Howlett, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Phillips and Mr. Lloyd Phillips spent a few days at Niagara Falls. They all atten- ded the Gaunt picnic in Harbor Park, Goderich, on Saturday.• They, will mo- tor home next month. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S, of the United Church was held on Thursday last at the home of Mrs. Albert Coolies with a splendid attend- ance, with the president, Mrs. Jas, Fal- coner, presidpg, The scripture read- ings were taken by Mrs. George Case- more, Mrs. G. M. Newton and Mrs. Groskorth, Mrs. Victor Emerson led in prayer. Readings on Sabbath obser- vance were given by Mrs. Groskorth, Mrs. 0, E. Farrier, Mrs, T. H, Moore and Mrs. Jack Gillespie, and this was followed by a lively discussion "f Sab- bath observance in the past am- pres- ent, Mrs, W. J. Watt gave a reading and all repeated the benediction, Eight sat at the table of the qua"rterly birth- day luncheon for June. Mrs. Case- ]more reported that she had almost fin- iished painting the walls' in the S.S. 'room of the church, Part of the barn on the farm of Mr. Arthur Stapleton of Turnberry, was blown down during the severe wind and electrical storm of last Tuesday, and part of the timberS penetrated the roof of their home, causing much con- fusion and destruction. Between the storm of Tuesday night and the general change-around in the telephone exchange this week, many subscribers in this district have been getting very little service on their phones. It is to be hoped that time will soon remedy this inconvenience. Rev. U, Cronhielm of Wroxeter Un- ited Church, had charge of the anni- versary service in Brick United church on Sunday, preaching two inspiring sermons. Belgrave choir rendered special anthems and in the evening a male quartet sang special numbers. Rev. 5, W. Moores was present to as- sist at the evening service. Mrs. Browh, her son-in-law. Mr. Orval Mitchell and his son, Gordon. of Welland, arrived over the week-end to take over their farm recently pur- chased from Mr. and Mrs. R, J. Ross, who in turn expect to leave soon for their home at Scaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon and Archie, and Mrs. Gordon Rintoul and sons, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mott, of Belwood. Mrs. Bost and baby Valerie had returned home from Fergus hospital on ' Saturday. Mrs. Purdon is staying there for this week, Mr. Jack Kerr of Bluevale, has been busy wiring Mr. John Purdon's farm home and bulidings for hydro. Mrs. A. J. Sanderson of Wroxeter, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. .Leask McGee. Mr. Melville Beecroft of Otterville, spent a few days this week at the home of his father, Mr. John Beecroft. Mr. Russell and Mr, Kenneth Pur- don left on Thursday last on their mot- orcycle for a trip. through the States, Going by Detroit. they visited in Oa- cinatti, returning home on Sunday by Niagara Falls, after a trip of over 1300 !miles, They report continuous, heavy rains in that country. Miss Grace Moir, teacher of S.S. No. 9, Kinloss, has been re-engaged for an- other year by the trustees, at a raise of $300, making her salary $1900, Mrs, Robt. Montgomery of E. Wa- wanosh, has been a patient in Wing- ham Hospital during the past week.. Master Billie Ashby of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Chas. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs, Cameron Simmons and Nancy of London. spent the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Martin; and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parker, Betty and Barbara of Lon- don, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. Mr. and Mrs. Calvert Falconer and family of Blyth, visited on Sunday- with Mr.' and Mrs. Jas. Falconer; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIntyre and sons Grant and Billie, Wingham, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil. Falocner. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Conn spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Belser, of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston, of Lticknow; Mrs, Sam Hutchison, Wing ham, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Hardie Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caslick., Culross, ,spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wal- lace Conn. Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Lott of Wat- erford, visited on Sunday with his par- tents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lott, and Mrs. Chas. MacKay, of Brussels, and her son, Roy of Florida, visited there recently. Me. and Mrs. Lorne Johnston atten- ded the Cleminajge-Clarke nuptials in the Anglican Church, Virgil, in the Niagara district urn Saturday afternoon Mr. Johnston returned to Westminster Hospital, London. on Monday for fur- ther treatments. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Ryan were in Goderich on Thursday last visiting with her parents, Mr. and Alf rs. Jas. Johnston. Mr. Johnston had a leg amputated last year, and now ganger- inc has started in Ids good leg and he has been suffering intensely. Miss Betty Cross of Walkerton, has • been holidaying with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McLean. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held on TnesQ day last in the Memorial Hail, with the president, Mrs, E. Casemore, presid- • ing. After the.opening exercises the correspondence was read, The ladles v.. 4 CANADA PACKERS We Pay HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. 'PHONE or CALL BEFORE YOU SELL. two $ w $$ .. IOW . 011 ll ll 1 ll 11 l 011111110111011110011}101000110M111011101101M ... I0PPOP ....... 01.00,PW 0010 .111 .... P . M10010110 lPlO lll 101,10 ,10 0 l IP l (' had contributed $5 to the Salvation Army and $10 to the United Nations appeal for children. Mrs. G. E. Far- rier gave a paper on "How to boost our Institute", telling them to set aside their work and plan to attend as there is inspiration in numbers. always take part when asked and advertise the meetings. Miss Olive Terriff gave a reading "Forgive' 'Yourself", and all sang, My Old Kentuck Home. Mrs. Jas. McInnis gave a paper on Public- ity .asking them to tell what they 'are doing, always give the highlights and AtiMEMOWintiaik. REFRIGERATION SALES '- SERVICE HEADQUARTERS For HOMES Apartments Hotels Butcher Shops - Grocery Stores Restaurants - Snack Bars Tourist Camps - Drug Stores Hospitals Institutions NEW and USED Guaranteed Refrigerators U U U U U U U a U U • Beautify Your Windows ALL COLOURS Plain and Striped Material FREE ESTIMATES 10 DAYS DELIVERY VENETIAN BLINDS DRAPERY SLIP COVERS Occasional Furniture LAMPS RUGS C. C. McKIBBON Telephone 475 Fresh Shipment of English. Pipes made by BARLING $3.50 Haselgrovet s SMOKE SHOP condensed reports through the report- er. Mrs. Farrier and Mrs. Jack Gil- 1persePsiied esnat" introduced u sitlh eL4s1pl leacbiyal"'' The speak- er,, Mrs. Keating of Whigham, who spoke on Home Beautification, She advised the ladies to have one roll call. naming the shrub or bulb they would. like to get, and then the ladies will bring those they can spare to the next meeting. She advised a window:•box if possible, where a flower garden is impossible. She received a hearty vote of thanks for her splendid address, A . raper on current events was then read. The ladies decided to have the short courses, "Let's Cook it Right" or "Your Moneys worth of food" in the fall, The national anthem closed the meeting and lunch was served with a social time enjoyed by all. Rev, A. Nimmo was in charge of the anniversary services in Langside on Sunday and intimated to them that. their pastor, Rev. W. S, Sutherland had received a call to Melville Church. The choir rendered special anthems under the guidance of 'Mrs, John Mc- Gee. Those who visited around were Ur, and Mrs. Victor Emerson with •W and Mrs. Fred Tiffin; Mr. and Mrs. Brawn of •Lucknow, and Mr. and Mrs, Clarke Johnston and children oft Belgrave, with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tiffin; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McInnis of Gorrie, with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rit- chie and Mr. and. Mrs. Neil MacCal- lum. Lucknow, with Mr. and Mrs. Wm Scott. FORDWICH The Music Festival for the pupils of East Howick township school area was held in the Fordwich United Church on Tuesday of last week. Mr, and Mrs. Parker Eurig haVe had as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- bur Hartley of Long Beach, Califor- nia. This is their first visit to this part of Canada. The trip was made in six weeks with many stop overs to visit friends and relatives. McIntosh Church young people pre- sented their play "Hazel's Hero" in the Community Hall on. Thursday ev- ening under the auspices of the local community association. Mrs. Wm, Montgomery who is spen- ding the summer months with her daughter, Mrs. E, Mitchell. of Lis-' towel, spent a day last week with for- mer friends in the village. Miss May Driver, a one time resi- dent of Fordwich, died in Clinton on Saturday. Mrs. Geo. Ashton sr., has returned to her home after visiting her daught- er, Mrs. Jack Watson, of Blyth. Don McCallum of Mt. Forest, is spending his vacation with his grandmother. Mrs. Ed. Blodgett Mr. Phillip Harding has received word of the death of his sister, Mrs. Ed. Blodgett, of Hyslop. Manitoba, on June 3rd. Mrs. I9odgett was the for- mer Margaret Harding, daughter of the late Edward Harding and Agnes Wright of con. 11, Howick and re- sided in Howick until her marriage, when they went to the West setSling near Brandon, Man. She was in her 78th year and had been in failing health for the past few months. Sur- viving are three sons and a daughter ,p14.1 Calm By STANLEY‘ CHUM IF You ELISINE.§'S AROUND FIBRE YOULL. 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