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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-11-09, Page 6Toroeto, In • • — Mr, and Mrs. J. L. Hetherington 0 /' and family, Toronto, were week -end 4'1 guests in town they were accimpanied 1 tiro. it by Mrs. Sellers, who has spent the 4 WARREN HOUSE BROA DLOOM PRICES GREATLY REDUCED RUGS - STAIR CARPETS ANY SIZE and COLOUR Rose, Grey, Green, Beige, Mushroom, Tone-on-Tone All the Newest Weaves and Patterns AGENCY for the Famous ALADDIN RUGS • C. C. McKIBBON Telephone 475 pow IS THE TIME TO WINTE IZE Your Car and be ready for those cold, stormy days ahead. DON'T DELAY—Radiators and Motor Heads are expensive to replace. Have us fill the radiator with PERMANENT Prestone Anti-freeze It's time to change to Winter Lubricants, too! We have an excellent stock of Firestone Studded Tires for driving on mud and snow-covered roads. Have a set installed on the rears wheels of your car or truck today, at our Service Department. UNDERCOATING protects your car from the ravages of mud, slush and snow. This is a good time to have it.done at— Crossett Motor Sales Mercury w Lincoln - Meteor Cars Mercury Trucks Telephone 459 Wingham Santa Claus Parade—Sat., Nov. 26—in Wingham Moffatt and Mrs, Graham Work. A sample proved the variety not only looked lovely hut also satisfied the taste. Mrs. W, T. 'MacLean followed with a demonstration on cake icing. GiVing an excellent recipe. The dis- play included a Birthday cake and verions designs of raised flowers, ;Mrs, MacLean generously donated the iced cake fora special Bingo prize at the INGREDIENTS For-rest Ladies Club Euchre Party on Friday night, A motion was made to send the picture of Area Convention group to our Sister Institute in Edam, Se(aland, The president reported on the Short Course, Living together in the family, Thirty members responded to the Roll Call, Briug your apple and mane it. Five visitors signed the Memorial Guest Book. Mrs. John Col- . will expressed thanks to the hostess Tea was served by Mrs. George Ed- wards„, Mrs. Harvey Timm ;rand Mrs. 3. H. Wylie and a social hour enjoyed. Euchre and Croltinolc There was a large attendance at • the Crokinole and Euchre Party on Friday night held in .Masonic (Jab PROMOTE GLOWING NEALTN, FATTER PROFITS, DUE TO SCIENTIFIC BALANCE OF FINEST YOU CAN GET ROE FEEDS From Howson & Howson, Wingham A. C. Adams, Wingham I3eIgrave Belgrave R. 3, McXeriale, telgrave Bluevale Milling. Co., Bluevale Dobson Bra., Wroxeter LOVELY a ROOM! With Sun-Tested Wallpapers n lir A i YES, SUN-TESTED WALLPAPER, in gay fresh colours or dis- 1 F1 tinctive subdued tones, is the perfect recipe for a lovely room. I! LI A SEE OUR COMPLETE SELECTION TODAY. ..rr. 11 in fil WALLPAPER SHOP ELMER WILKINSON -7-:: - _DECORATOR 2 1 Santa Claus Parade—Sat., Nov. 26—in Wingham ifs a a ritimuniainiiininimumninginininsimuisinisiiminsinounimisnommin 41111•111111, Get All Set for Jack Frost HE WILL BE HERE— and you will be ready if you Have Your Car TUNED UP FOR WINTER DRIVING AT Edwards' Motor Sales B. A. STATION VICTORIA ST. • ill ii 1 0 HERE ARE THE INGREDIENTS that will give new character, I: new personalitY to that room that's always bothered you, MI Just select your favourite from the wide range of exquisite , 7111 SUN-TESTED WALLPAPER Patterns at our store. And in only a few hours, presto! See how the right Wall- paper enhances your furniture, brings out the best in any decorative schern,e. willariMegigtienr einarintlaW WATCH REPAIRS GEORGE WILLIAMS LOCATED IN MASON'S Store FIRST CLASS WATCH REPAIRING at Moderate Prices a Owing to lack of space, am compelled to restrict REPAIRS TO WATCHES ONLY _ PROMPT SERVICE Quality Always Spare yourself the pain of "shopping around" for a Monument to honour your loved one. Depend on our reputation for highest quality and fair deiNgs. See Us First. ALL CLASSES OF MONUMENTS IN STOCK Most Modern Equipment for Shop and Cemetery Work Inscription Work Promptly Attended to. Brownlie Memorials WILLIAM BROWNLIE, Owner and Operator Alfred St. Wingham - Box 373 'Phone 450 ••••••••••••••.. !SAGE $1X THE WINGT-IAM ADVANCE-TIM 'S Wednesday, November 9th, 1949' 1.1,11•1••••••••••••111111.0.0, This week we welcome to town our C. P. R. Station Agent and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Webster, who came from Peterborough. We hope they will enjoy life in our community. Week-end guests e>f Nine and Mrs. Jas. Sangster were, Mrs, Oliver, Cal- gary; Mrs. Ellis; Weston; Mr. C. Mc- Collister, Guelph; Miss B. MacDonald, Brantford, Mr. Alex Gray and Miss Santa Claus Parade —Sat., Nov. 26—in Wingham All sizes, Patch and slash pockets. WROXETER !jeiteA.:' it- RECIPE FOR A a a a a a a a U iii Ii a a a U a a a stratione were very interesting, The making of sandwiches by Mrs. Calv.n ; ROE IMMO?? FEEDS stitute extend a cordial invitation to everyone nattend their annual Fall Project, A,,. Variety Fair, oil Wednes- day, Nov, 16th, afternoon and evening. Hobbies and Handicrafts will be on exhibition. Home made candy, larking counter, fish pond and other attract- ions, Supper will be served. Floor show during the supper hour. The ev- ening will wind up with a Euchre party, The Fair will be opened at 3 p.m, by Rev. U, E, Cronhielm, Come and bring the whole family, Hallowe'en Party Great Success Wroxeter Town Hall took on the (Hallowe'en) when the Howick Lions Carnival Spirit on Mondae„ night, Club arranged their annual children's party. The large number of children and their parents in attendance was evidence of the popularity of a Mas- querade party. Added to many tradit- ional Hallowe'en costumes were ghosts Owls, scarecrows, Balloon Girls, Tramps and other original costumes, making it a difficult task for the jud- ges, Miss Elsie Davidson, Newton; Mrs. Chapman, Girlie, Mrs. D, S. MacNaughton, Bluevale, Mrs. J. C. — Caley was at the piano for the grand march and the following were the ill prize winners. a Best Hallowe'en Girl—Nancy Pal- - mer, Shirley Reich:, Winnifred Munro; Best Hallowe'en Boy—Murray Wrig,- !!! ht, Powell Hargrave, joint Magee; I Best Comic Girl, Marilyn Timm, Dor- i lene Brothers, Ardell Westlake; Best Comic Boy—George Newton, Donald '2- Whitfield, Merv. Abram, Best Connie Couple—Bernice Grainger, Bonnie Hoffman; Frances Edgar, Davy Ed- gar; Garry Renwick, Garry 'Galloway; Best Hallowe'en Lantern—David Cronhielm, Mary Cronhielm, Wayne \Voids, Lion Ken Edgar, president of How- ick Lions Club was master of cere- monies and there was never a dull moment, Games and contests were planned for the various age groups. A guess as to what was in the centre of a bushel basket of candy kisses was won by Paul Higgins and proved to be an apple. The children were treated to hot dogs and pop. Coffee was pro- vided for the older folk. The effort of the Howick Lions Club to bring joy and happiness to the children of this locality is to be.commended. The 1949 Hallowe'en party will be remembered Until the season of ghosts and spooks come again, Women's Institute The November meeting of Wrox- eter Branch of the Women's Institute, was held on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd,, at the home of Mrs. D. S. MacNaugh- ton, 2nd. line of Turnherry. The presi- dent, Mrs. Allen Munro was in the chair. Mrs. W. T. MacLean presented the minutes and correspondence. Mrs. John Lane, convener of the annual Fall Project, outlined the Variety Fair, which will be held on the afternoon and evening of Nov, 16th, in Wrox- eter Town Hall, Plans were made to send a bale of good used and new clothing to Fort Stewart. Articles to be left in Telephone Office building, ; on or before Nov. 23rd. Mrs. H. Durst 1 and Mrs. David Draper kindly volun- teered to pack same. A motion carried unanimously to send sunshine bags to two ladies from the Community, who are inn the Hospital, Mrs. George Lane !presented the motto, an .Apple a day keeps the Doctor away, stressing the ;use of this Canadian Product for good health. .Mrs. Vernon Denny brought us up to date with many interesting items, in her current events, Mrs. Harold Durst gave a humorous reaad- • ing "A Young Girl's Reverie in Church," Marilyn and Marjorie Timm I favoured with two duets. The wind's a Merry Comrade and a Lullaby, Miss Nora Cunningham, supervisor of Nur- ses for Huron County Health Unit, gave an outline of the work of the varioaus Departments of that body, idating their chief aim was prevention of disease and illness, Two demon-, rooms, and sponsored by the For- Rest Ladies Club, Mrs, Ewart Whit- field and Miss Margaret Messer won first and second ladioks prizes. Mr. Tom Bunke and Mn'. Ewart Whitfield held highest score for gentlemen, Tine prize for Crokinole tables was won by Mrs, C. McCutcheon and Ron McMichael, The ladies served refreshments and followed with a few games of 13irfgo. Ted Smith won the special, a cake made and donated by-Mrs. W. T. Mac- Lean, An interesting feature was the prizes for the losers at each table. Gil- bert Howes announced the dance to be sponsored by the Club in the Town Hall, Thursday of this week, Nov. 10th, when Farrier's Orchestra will provide music. The For-Rest Ladies Club are to be congratulated on their effort. to provide social get-togethers, when folks of village and country have opportunity to' get acquainted, Confirmation Service, Church News At St, James Church, Wroxeter, on November 6t11, at 8 p.m., twenty-first Sunday aftei Trinity in the Octave of All Saints the Apostolic Rite of Confirmation was administered to twenty-seven candidates of the parish of Trinity Church, Fordwich. St. Step- hen's Church, Gorrie, and St. James Church, Wroxeter, by the Re Rev. G, W. Luxton, Lord Bishop of Huron. A combined surplice(' choir from the three churches with Mrs. J. C. Caley organist, led in the hymns which were chosen from the 91:11, 13th, 17th and 19th centuries, John Gamble, Ford- wich, acted as staff bearer. Lovely autumn flowers graced the church chancel. The following candidates were presented for confirmation by the rec- tor, Rev, J. C. Caley: Ila Jane Allen, Rita Margaret Allen, Dorothy Mary Isobel Bennett, Lila Mary Bennett, Shirley Irene Bennett, Thelma Jean Bennett, Albert James Clark, Edward George David, Elsie Elizabeth Davide Harold David, Ivy Rose David, Willa Etta Douglas, John Robert Evans, Cherie Sadie Parrish, Jasper Whyte Parrish, Eva Margaret Ferguson, Florence Mable Frances Forester, Alma I3urns Hargrave, Jean Mayle Harris, Bernard Earle King, Marie Ann Harris, Shirley Rosamond Holt, Alvin Campbell Jack, Eva Blanch Jack, Veen Margaret Millward, Fred- erick Bernard Millward, Evelyn Elean- or Simmonds, Rt. Rev, G. W. Luxton spoke from the text, Praise Ye the Lord, I 'will praise the Lord with my whole heart, psalm. 111, verse 1. Following the service a reception was held in the basement at which time three of the younger members of the choir, Bonny Hoffman, Maureen Evans and Carrol Millward presented flowers to the Bishop of Huron. Tea was served with Mrs. George Griffith, president of St. James Ladies Guild in charge of arrangements. Presiding at the tea table were Mrs. Emmerson Harg"rave president of Trinity Church, W.A. aand Mrs, George Ed- wards of St. James. Jimmy Wylie told the Story of the Life of John Wesley at the regulaar Monday evening meeting of the Young Peop)e's Society of United Church. The president, Thelma Denny was in charge. Gilberto Howse pre- sented the minutes in keeping with the -theme. "Fellowship". All joined in singing the opening hymn, Blest be the tie that binds. Rev. U. E. Cron- hielm led in prayer, Edythe Weir read the scripture lesson from Rom- ans, chapter 8, verses 1-17, Rev. U, E. Cronhielm reviewed the topic. The Or- igin of the Bible and conducted questionairre. The hymn, "Where cross the crowded ways of life" and the ,Mizpah benediction brought the meeting to a close. Past, Dist. Deputy Gov. Lion .vac and Mrs. McRenney were guests of honor 'at the Orillia Lions Club An- nual Turkey Suppdr last Monday -ev- ening, where they were introduced to the Club members and their Ladies by International Director Lion Dr. Rey- nard, After the banquet, dancing and cards were enjoyed by all. Lion Mac was formerly C.P,R, Agent, at Wrox- eter, and Past President of the How- ick Lions Club and had been appoint- ed Deputy District Governor of Zone 16, before his appointment to the local freight Agents position in Orillia last October. CONTRACT BRIDGE Opportunities to make very profit- able doubles of low range bids are missed much too often. A. hand that was played in an inter-club match between Goderich and Wingham last spring is a typical example. North dealer East and West vulnerable. dte 8 6 V Q 9 7 5 41 7 4 A, A K Q 7 41, 2 riN 7 5 4 3 V A J 10 8 (34 3852¤ W g +QM J6 sTe 8 4 2 A Kt 3 10 41, 2 ¤ A K 8 ste 10 6 5 8 At two of the fourteen tables tine bidding was as follows; North East South West 1II 15 Double 1N.T, Double Pass Pass Pass West took just one trick each in spades, hearts and diamonds, giving North and South a penalty bonus of 1100 points, In rubber bridge East's overcall would have been too dangerous, but it was justified in duplicate play, and probably it was made at nearly all U U U a a N • • the tables. Nevertheless, the other twelve contracts were in no trump by South, raking a game with one or two extra tricks. True, 'the doubled one spade bid would have been set just 500 points (still a profit compared with a non- vulnerable game), but West would have needed clairvoyance to refrain from making the one no trump 'rescue,' TAXI DAY or NIGHT Phone 65 JIM CAMERON All Passengers Insured r "Protect What You Have" . FOR — FIRE - LIFE - AUTO INSURANCE CALL Stewart A. Scott 'Phone 293 Wingham We Stand Between You and I Loss All Year! Sash Complete Also DOOR FRAMES Agents for Johns-Mansville Shingles, Roofing and Insul-Brick Storm and Screen Sash Made to Measure Campbell Gorbutt Diagonal Rd., Wingham .00•••••1111•02101,11./11 Bricklaying Plastering and Chimney Building Cement Work John McKay 'Phone 637r22 Wingham General Accountancy BUSINESS & TAX SERVICE for the - SMALL BUSINESS MAN, PROFESSIONAL MAN S. J. PYMM P. 0. Box 74 Telephone 23 LUCKNOW - ONT. Inlaid Linoleum ALL COLOURS We specialize in Laying Norman Rintoul 410WO41111•0••• 1011••••••••my•••••••••••••••MM GIBSON 'S UPHOLSTERING ,and REPAIR SHOP Phone 260 Maple St. Wingham CHESTERFIELDS, CHAIRS, SOFA BEDS, TRUCK SEATS RE-COVERED 01.01,01,, Gertrude Sangster, Detroit, Mrs. Max Stewart, Molesworth, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. harlot, Ruth Ann and 'Phyllis, Beauliful Lawns Made EASY! WITH e i lA-CHURS' ER TI ER • Easily Applied 0 odorless • No Bulky Weight • Amazing Results Stainton's E. S. Lewist, Florist Wingham Ontario 1.-- past three weeks in Toronto. re. Mr, and Mr. Calvin Moffat attended — the wedding of a friend in Torontlo • STURDY WARM LONG 1-I WEARING 1111 Take cold weather in your stride, in one of our hand- some, well-tailored all- "! wool overcoats, Light to wear, always smart look- ing and thoroughly inter- lined for extra warmth. Choose your favorite style, fabric, color, in your new Winter Overcoat here. a a a $35. up YOUTHS' 34-37 $25.00 111 ISARD'S Men's Wear WINGHAM ONT, a •cz: a a TilEillitilli111111111111011i21111111211111111681111111111111111111511141111111111111121111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111115 Saturday, Mr, and Mrs, Les. Douglas end Aim, also Mr, .and Mrs. Gordon Greig, spent Wednesday with Rev. and Mrs. Greig, Collingwood. Mr, Greig, a for- mer minister of Bluevale Presbyter- ian Church is soon to take up his work — in Fergus Presbyterian Church, = Members of Wroxeter Women's a U iti'1111111111111111111111111 NEENIMIMIERIMEMMEINIM 1111 • For Cold Weather Driving • • • A BATTERY full of reliable power --IGNITION • timed to the instant — ANTI-FREEZE protec- • tion in your radiator — A good HEATER to keep • your comfortable — LUBRICANTS CHANGED • N to proper grade for efficient operation — These p are all part of our WINTERIZING SERVICE -- • • • • • Wingham Motors • • • Telephone 13 .4. OD 0111' GNU pLAN • • • • 9 • Chevrolet, Oldsmobile Cars Chevrolet Trucks • xi Santa Claus Parade—Sat., Nov. 26—in Wingham • REASONABLY PRICED.