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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-01-03, Page 4ada 2 cents a word per insertion, with a minimum charge of 35c. Three Day Service On Roth Orders Also avallahle are STAIIP PADS, INKS, AND VARIOUS SUPPLIES FIRST CLASS Watch -Repairs AT MODERATE PRICES Owing to latit of space, am corn= yelled to confine my repairs to ' watthes only, George Williams Located in MASON'S STORE Tillophomi 34 FLOORS REFINISHED Rintout & Miller 'Phone 251 'Phone 210 BEGINNERS AT $10.00 PER SEASON ASSOCIATE MEMBERS $5.00 PER SEASON Get your name in this week for the January Com- petition to Membership Committee •: Dr. Irwin, Art Wilson and James Murray. 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 all RECREATION—Badminton, Volley Ball, Softb, 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 WINGHAM, ONTARIO JAMESTOWN To the Advance-Times and all its readers, Health, Peace and Happiness for 1951. Mrs. MeKercher, of Wroxeter, spent Christmas with Allan and Mrs, McKercher. Mr. and Mrs, Wilfred Warwick and children, of Morris, also Mr. and Mra. Ned Thompson and Paul enjoy- ed Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David McLennan. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Holt and daughter, also Mr. Aldine Holt were Christmas visitors with Mr, and Mrs. John Campbell at Winthrop. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright and family had Christmas at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MacFar- lane. Miss Ella Fraser, of Burlington August 30th The Wingham Mercurys qualified for group finals by defeating the Centralia team'in three straight. A large barn on the farm of Clifford Alcock near Brussels, was destroyed by fire during an eletcrical storm. September 13th Council discussed plans for the erection of a mausoleum. The Humane Society's Bronze Medal for Heroism was posthumously awarded to Lois Dawson of East Wawanosh, who lost her life while saving that of a companion in the early spring. September 20th Spittal, former manager of the Dominion Bank in Wingham was. appointed manager of the same bank • in Seaforth.. Edward Lobsinger, freight clerk at the C,N.R. station here for the past 16 years, retired to his home in Mildmay. September 27th W. H. French gave a very interest- ing talk on his trip through Europe. The "dark day" of 1950 was the big news of the week. The - light of the sun was almost completely blotted out for several hours by a dense pall of smoke from fires in Alberta. October 18th Evening classes commenced at the Wingham District High School. It was 'fonuel-that Wingham is now entitled to elect a deputy tee.v.z to. its municipal council, who will also take.. his "place on the County Council, October 25th The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wing ham Hospital sponsored a completely successful rummage sale. More than 300 people were waiting to buS`t when the door opened, Svend Neilson4 local resident, talked by long distance telephone with his mother in Jutland, Denmark, November 8th John W. Hanna. M.P.P, and Mrs. Hanna left Malton by air for Miami, Florida, C. W. Bushfield purchased a tobac- co business in Woodstock. November 15th The artificial ice was used for the first time by both curlers and the hockey team. Allen Sewers, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Sewers was killed in a tragic accident on the highway a mile west of Wingham. PAGE FARMERS—Be sure to get your help in time. Small and large Dutch families are available for next spring. Apply now, C, de Haan, Belgrave, Ont. FOR SALE—Piano, in good condi- tion; wardrobe and three corner cupboard, Apply Advanee-Times, FOR SALE—Shorthorn Bull, 9 months old, may be registered, 'LB. Tested. Phone '719j4, Lorne Scott. KITCHENER BIG-4 CHICKS have breeders Canada Approved, backed by a breeding program on this largeHatchery's own farms on which they've been raising chicks for more than 25 years, Get your chicks early, growing towards the good meat and Grade A Large egg markets. Price list, agent Wilbur A. Hogg, R,R, 4, Wiugham. PERSON WHO TOOK WRONG overshoe at Eastern Star dance, Thursday, December 28th., is asked to return same to Armories for ex- change. PAINTING & PAPERING—Prompt service and complete satisfaction, Call Mrs. Henry Galbraith, phone 737W1. SELL YOUR POULTRY the Co- op. way. Call 271 for prices and trucking service. Our prices are good. UP TO $5,00 EACH FOR DEAD or Disabled Horses, Cows, Hogs, at your farm. Prompt service. Phone Collect, Wingham 561J. William Stone Sons, Limited, Ingersoll, Ont, WANTED—Two French Doors, 3x7 ' feet. Phone 335, Wingham. Court of Revision The Court of Revision on the 1951 Assessment Roll for the Township of Morris, will be held in the Twnship Hall, on January 15th., at 2 p.m. Geo. C. Martin, Clerk. Huron County Council The next meeting of the Huron County Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Court House, Goderich, commencing, Tuesday, Jan- uary 16th.. at 2.00 p.m. All accounts, notices of deputations and other business requiring the at- tention of Council should be in the hands of the County Clerk not later titan Saturday, January 13th. N. W. Miller, County Clerk, Goderich, Ontario. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of Abraham Brown. deceased. All persons having claims against the Estate of Abraham Brown, late of the City of Toronto, Poultry Dealer, who died on or about the 8th day of June, 1950, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the under- signed administrator on or before the 31st day of January 1951, after which date the Estate will be distributed with regard only to the claims of which the administrator shall then have notice, and the administrator will not be liable to any person of whose claim it shall not then have notice. DATED at Toronto this 15th day of December, 1950. The Canada Permanent Trust Com- pany, Administrator, 320 Bay St., Toronto, by William H. Sipper, its Solicitor herein, NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of William Abram, late of the village of Belmore, in the County of Huron, Carpenter, who died on of about the 11th clay of December, A.D. 1950, a re notified to send to the undersigned on or before the twentieth day of January, 1951, full particulars of their claims in writing. Immediate- ly after the said twentieth day of January the assets of the said in- testate will be distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having ,regard only to claims of which the administrator shall then have notice. DATED this second day of Janu- ary. A. D, 1951. CRAWFORD & HETHERINGTON Wingham, Ontario. Solicitors for the Administrator, CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all rela- tives, friends and neighbours who called to see me and to those who sent cards and fruit to me, while I was a patient in the Wingham !Gen- eral Hospital. Special thanks to the entire nursing staff and Drs. Connell and Corrin. Mrs. Parker Campbell Marjorie Hays Pictured is Marjorie Hays, 23-year- old lyric soprano of Goderich,, who will compete for the "C.I.L. Singing Stars of Tomorrow" scholarship awards this Sunday evening at 9 o'clock. The program will be broad- cast over CKNX, It will be the first time Miss Hays has been heard by a coast-to-coast audience, although she is familiar to local listeners who remember her pro- gram series from CKNX in the sum- mer of 1948. Since that time, the Goderich Miss has spent a season with the Detroit Light Opera Company and has appeared in many Royal ,Con- servatory of Toronto presentations. For her appearance on "C,I.L. Singing Stars of Tomorrow" Miss Hays is eligible for a portion of more than $3,000 in scholarship cash awards. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Campbell, Mrs. Jas. Strong, Mrs, W. J. Strong, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker attended the funeral in Tara on Tuesday of Mrs. John Strong of Tara. A united service of prayer will be held in Trinity Anglican Chruch on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Mrs, Roy Gadke has returned from the hospital following an operation. Mrs. Ken, Graham spent the Christ- mas holiday in Chatsworth. Christmas Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wade were their son Mr. Clarence Wade and Mrs. Wade. Belgrave, Mr. Torn Wade and Mr. and Mrs. B. Cruikshauks and baby of Wingham. OBITUARY The death occurred in London Sun- day of Helen Rutherford, wife of the late George Pocock in her 82nd year. A native of Howick, Scotland, de- ceased came to Canada at ail early age and for seventy years had been a resi- dent in this vicinity. Deceased was a member of the Baptist Church. Left to mourn her passing are one daughter, Helen of Toronto, three sons, Walter, East Wawanosh; How- ard, Ottawa; George, Lambeth. A 'brother Adam of Vancouver also sur- vives. Predeceased are her husband who passed away twelve years ago, a daughter Margaret in 1924, one son Wilfred in 1919. Funeral service was held Wednes- day afternoon at 2 p.m. from the R. A, Currie funeral home. Pastor J. L. Coyle of the Baptist Church officiated with burial in Wingham Cemetery. Iblasom•••••1/ ..•••••••0.0 1.1* 11110.011 OM! • MO ON. the Gift of a Lifetime! 1/. NOM Nom. ONO, MOO IMMO MON Imo David Crompton JEWELLER Certified Watchmaker 'Phone 59 Wingham 41111111.1111111111151111111111 PUR DON'S BAKERY 'PHONE 145 WINGHAM The Home of QUALITY BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY We take orders Daily • (Saturday to 12 noon) . ,.. WARREN { 1 'ti . HOUSE ..---- ei 1117 C. C. McKIBBON #14ininniintinitinninunoinninminiinti Phone 475 amotioNanini soy N1101111 also Mrs, jobsepe Nicholson, of Wingham, spent a few days at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Fraser. Mr, and Mrs, Selah Breckenridge spent Christmas at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Harry Mulvey near Belmore. Fir, and ,,,l1frs. Fleming Grainger were guesis with Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Workman, for Christmas, Mr% and Mrs, Hugh Campbell, of Bluevale, were guests of the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Russell Brad- shaw, on Christmas. ' Messrs, Carl and Harold Grim- mer, of Blair, were recent visitors with their cousin, Mr, Bill Willis. Mr, Harvey Cutt, of Goderich, spent a few days at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Holt. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Ross, also Mr. Wilmer Ross, of Preston, enjoyed the holiday with relatives here. Christmas Day visitors at the home of IVIr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wil- lis were Mr, and Mrs. Howard Speers and daughters, also Miss Lola Willis of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McConnell and children, of Minto. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Koch and children and Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Mil- ler and daughters, of Kurtzville. GORRIE Wilbee's Orchestra supplied music for the New Year's dance sponsored by the Community Club. Winners at the progressive euchre were Mrs, Pittendreigh, Furdwich, and Clark Renwick, Fir, and Mrs. john Montgomery spent Christmas with their son, -Mr, Jack Montgomery and Mrs. Mont- gomery at Milton, Mrs. Frances Strong, Mr, Roy Sstrong and Mr., and Mrs, E. H. Strong spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pennington at Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hicks, Harriston, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Stephens and family, of Goderich, were guests on Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Art Stephens. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Underwood spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Stewart in Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Farrish spent New Year's Doy with relatives in Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs, Ben Jenkins and family, of London, spent the New Year's week-end with Mr. and Mrs. WI4M4S4..mi pth, ateriocni4 A Strpng, nurse i;t- training at Kitheetter-Waterloo. pital sin4t the week-end with parents Mr, And Mrs. W, Strong., Mr. and Mrs, Jas, Shera and visited. Sunday at th e home of Mc, Mrs. Percy Copeland, Wroxeter, The first hockey game of the seas- - on was played in Mildmay on .Friday night. The .score was 5-4`in favour of 41444: '43Tf irst week of January being the week set aside for prayer pervico there will be two held in iGorrie. On Tuesday evening at 7:30 service will be held in St, Stephen's Church and on Friday at the same hour in the Unitedrw.r Mrs. a.dM Church, rs Harry Ferguson, Mr, and Jack Ferguson and family,. Mr. and, Mrs, Robt, Ferguson and. family spent Christmas Day in Har- riston with Mr. and Mrs, Everett Sparl Miss Thelma Stafford of Kitcheuer spent the holidays at her home here. Born—In Victoria Hospital, Lon- don on Dec, 26th to Mr. and Mrs, Jasper Farrish, R.C.A.F. Centralia, a. daughter, Linda. United Church News The Woman's' Missionary Society Auxiliary of the United Church will hold their January meeting at the. parsonage on Thursday, January 4th at 8:30 p.m. Program committee, Mrs. A, Taylor and Mrs. W. Strong., The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed next Sunday morning, January 7. The Tyro Boys and their leader Toni O'Krafka enjoyed a hike and. campfire dinner on Thursday. Billie Taylor, 14th con. and Walter Renwick, 16th con., are in Geulph this week taking a short course at the O.A.C. voo...3.414=44+.15....4m.....,•=43.3o ovw.eneogncon "FAIRVIEW" Nursing Home for the Aged Will accommodate semi-invalid or bed patients. PHONE 103 WINGHAM, ONT. TIM WINO:HAM .ApvAN.cg,Timns. Wednesday, January 3rd„ 1951. iVVINIIMMI.M••••••••••01.11~.4~~1011 11111MMOMMI* THE YEAR IN REVIEW (Continued from page one) Rev.E .0.Lancaster was appointed rural dean of Huron. June 25th The Howson and Howson. oldest manufacturing plant in Wing- ham, was destroyed by fire after it was Strock by lightning during a severe storm, Wingham. Recreation Council's summer playground opened for the season,. July 5th Gordon Hargrave, of the Howick Lions Club was elected' District Gov, error at the convention which was held in Gravenhurst, The town council listened to sug- gestions that a .seconefire truck was needed and it was decided to confer with representatives of neighbouring municipalities on the question. July 12th Mrs. Jean Lunn of Wingham, was the winner of a new Meteor car at the second annual Kin Karnival. July 26th Death claimed Canada's veteran premier, Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King. August 2nd The contract for a new arena at Blyth was let to W. Wilson of Can- nington, Contract for the installation of arti- ficial ice at the arena was let to J. H. Locke & Co., for $25,869. August 9th T. J. McDonald died of injuries received in a. motor accident at Trow- bridge. Miss Dorothy Piper, a former Post Office employee, was presented with gifts by the business men prior to her marriage. August 23rd Preparations were made to deliver mail to the town by truck during the rail strike. • "Protect What You Have" — FOR FIRE - LIFE - AUTO INSURANCE 'CALL Stewart A. Scott 'Phone 293 Wingham We Stand Between You and Loss All Year! TAXI DAY or NIGHT Phone 65 JIM CAMERON All Passengers Insured rINIMIROPOMIDO einem:moos ••••••••••••" Rubber Stamps and Stencils MARKING DEVICES of All Types We are Distributors in Wingham and District Por *hoe items which are essen- tial to year 'rosiness and midair routine. LOCALS. 1.1./ PERSONALS - Miss ii.uth llurginan of Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. WA F. Burgman, Miss Judy Fenn of Parkhill, visited With her aunt, Mrs. W. F. Burgnsan and grandmother, Mrs. Fenn, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Calvert. and. Joyce of Paris, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Horace Aitchison, Private Glen Foxton has returned to Calgary, after spending Christmas With his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mil- ford Foxton, Mr. and .Mrs.j. W, Murray and son, Paull, of Newmarket, spent the New Year holiday with the former's mother and family, Mrs, S. A. Murray, Minnie Street. • Miss Mary Procter of Stratford General Hospital and Charles Procter of Deep River, spent the Christmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter. Dr. J. R. Weir, Mrs. Weir and sons, Robert and John of Guelph, Mrs, C, J. Bowman, of New York City and Dr, Edith Weir, of Washington, D.C., spent the holiday season at their home on the 6th of Tarnberry. Ralph R. M. Baird of New York City, spent the Holiday Season with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Baird, also visiting at the same home were,his sister, and husband, Mr. and Mrs. T. Harland, Toronto, Mr. James Baird,. Toronto and Robert Baird of Blyth. Mrs. Allan McManus of Stratford, the former Helen L. Sturdy, of Wingham, has successfully passed her examinations as a registered nurse, Mr. and Mrs. McManus spent the holiday week-end with her mother, Mrs. Frank Sturdy. Mr. and Mrs, Harmon Mitchell and son, Dale, Mr. and Mrs. John Mit- chell and children, Richard and Bren- da, all of Rothsay, spent, Christmas with Mr. and Mrs, Norman Keating. Miss Catharine Keating returned with them to spend a few days with her cousin, Mrs. Lorne Doig. Guests over the Holiday Season at the home of Mrs. David Finlay were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Farrow, Galt; Dr. L. A. and Mrs. Wardlaw, Guelph; Mr. and Mrs. Keneth Easterbrook, London; Miss. Margaret Ruttan, Miss Doris Finlay, Mr. John Phillips, all of Toronto, and Mr. Robert Finlay of Seaforth. Guests at the home of Mrs. S. A. Murray during the Christmas holiday were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Murray and son, Robert Wayne, of Malton; Mr. Cyril Murray, of St. Catharines, Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Murray of Kincar- dine. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Mur- ray and family, Mrs. Gordon Kerr and family,Mr. and Mrs. Ford Mur- ray and family. Leslie Mae Wall was also home for the holiday and had as her guest, Mr. Norman Morris of Royal Roads MilitaryCollege, Victoria B. C. FORDWICH 4siwarairreoure or^ LOVA 7.1, A,! Wm* HER = EXCELLENCY "BEI" = 21 Jewels =..". $4950 NIS EXCELLENCY 'XX" 21 Jewels $49 50 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 i1 11 1 11 I 111110111111111,111ii, I RI 1111111r: FURNISHINGS RUGS - DRAPERY SLIP-COVERS LAMPS - CHINA OCCASIONAL FURNITURE UPHOLSTERING! Chesterfields and Occasional Chairs Repaired and Recovered Facto*, Guarantee Free Piclv,up and Delivery STRATFORD UPHOLSTERING I COMPANY 42 Bruawick St. Stratford For further information Inquire at R. Currie's, Wingham voiriuntumrammumunnmmummitimummit JOIN THE CURLING CLUB • Wingham Curling Club offers its recrea- tional facilities of artificial ice curling, card room and lounge facilities to all those wishing to become members.