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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-01-30, Page 3VEIVS OF WROXTEri Canadian Parcels Arrive at Adopted Korean Orphanage 6 ANNUAL MEETING" The 79th. Annual Meeting of the Howick Farmers' Mutual fire Insurance Company will be held in the Township Hall, Gorrie, Friday, Febru- ary 8th., 1952 at 1:30 p.m. to receive the Annual Statement, elect Directors, appoint two Auditors and such other business as may properly, be brought before the meeting. The retiring Directors are Messrs. W. Leslie Douglas and William L. Speir, both of whom are eligible for re-election. Ewart McKercher, President. J. H. Wylie, Sec'y.-Treas. ii..1 II • --,—........ BECAUSE THE-RE's A PoLic.E.mAN ON A MOTORCYCLE TRyIN6 TO PASS YOU t.;,: IL" P.r * 1,...‘ ' )), Ir a 44"-('' >, 7 • '6 i , . Oa (.., , °it , y • uL.P! I'M SoPPY, OFFICER-I Jusr HAD MY CAR OVERHAULED BY CROSSETT MOTORS AND I WAS TEsTim IT OUT. ,,.... f „, TrIANI<S THATTH' 1 WANTIKI cAR. ,... -, ,....... ........ 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NEW 1951 METEORS and MERCURIES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. NEW CONSUL - NEW PREFECT — FOR IMMEDIATE DEL IVERY. OPEN EVENINGS TILL 10 p.m. For smooth, friction-free driving, let us lubricate your car every 1,000 miles It's your best precaution against wear and car trouble. Lubrication Special Our point-by-point service includes complete lubrication plus a careful safety check of your car. Driye in soon! Wingham Motors Telephone 139 Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Cars Chevrolet Trucks 47 SALE PRICES ON ALL SHOES IN STORE II WOMEN'S DRESS SHOES CHILDREN'S SLIPPERS 99° $1.49 Sandals & Ballerinas $3.89 2,98 $3.89 $2.98 $1.98 Rubber Footwear Reduced All rubbers reduced to rock bottom prices, Now is the time to buy for this' season and next at prices to suit everyone. WEDIIESliAY, JANUARY 90th, 1952 PAG/' 'Tag= REMINISCING ,FORTY YEARS AGO Reeve McDonald kept an eye on the interests of the town at the County Council meeting, The High School grants were the same as the previous year, Six hundred dollars was granted to the hospitals, Coder- Joh, Wingham and Clinton, to be div- ided pro rata, according to the num- ber of patients, The bridge over thp race at Lower Wingham, was taken as County work. Wingham's Reeve was placed on the Road and Bridge committee, which was considered by some as the most desirable of all the committees. The County Council also placed the editor of The Wingham Advance, on the High School Board, On Wednesday evening of last week, a number of the ladies in town arranged an enjoyable "At Home" in the Council room, as a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Gelkie, The room was prettily decorated for the event, re- It's not too late to order your Storm Windows for winter comfort. CAMPBELL & fiORBUTT Sash Manufacturers Diagonal Rd. Wingham freshments were served and a pleas- ant social evening enjoyed, Mr, Thos. Stothers, the new warden commenced his sixth year as a mem- ber of Huron County Council. For thirteen years he had played a pro- minent part in municipal affairs in his own township of A.shfield, and the people had so much confidence in his ability that he has 'been elected their, reeve for six years by accla- mation. The Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Co. held their annual meeting on Thursday afternoon in the Gorrie Town Hall. About one hundred and fifty members were present. W. H. Kerr of Brussels occupied the chair. The Board of Directors was re-elect- ed. Mr. Fred Johann resigned his posi- tion as line manager for the South Bruce Tel, Co. 0 - 0 - 0 TWENTY-FIVE TEARS AGO His Worship Mayor Fells, Reeve 1VIcKibbon- and Councillors Wilkinson, Spotton, Hanna, Elliott, Maguire and Haney were each in their places at the February meeting of the town council. Mr. A. H. Musgrove was pre- sent and gave an instructive review of the town finances as he , found them in the audit just completed, Reeve McKibben brought up the matter of the increase in weigh scale rates, and stated that he was very much opposed to them, when he found that people could weigh cattle or pigs in nearby villages at a much lower rate. A motion made by Mr. McKibbon and Mr. Hanna was car- ried, which will bring the rates for weighing on the Wingham scales down almogt fifty per cent, A very heavy windstorm, almost approaching a tornado, swept on this section Thursday night, doing great• damage. It tore off the front gable of the old Crawford garage building on John St. Miss Cassie Morrison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison, 6th. Con., Turnberry met with an nnfor- unate accident on Friday - evening. When coming to town about eight o'clock, the cutter in which she Was riding was upset. The horse took fright at the flapping sides of an auto meeting them near the Mc- Kenzie bridge, Misg)Morrison was thrown out and her head badly cut, It required several stitches to close the wound. When Wingham defeated Kincar- dine by a 6-0 score, they finished up the season's scheduled games with- out suffering a defeat. The prize 'winners in the Oat competition of the Turnberry Agri- cultural Society have been announced as follows: 1st., A., W. Me ague, 2nd., Wm. T. Wellings; 3rd„ George Po- cock—. 4th., I. J. Wright; Uth., Chas, Carter; 6th., Robt, Hogg; 7th., Rich- ard Wilton. 0 - 0 - 0 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Reports given at the •annual meet- ing of the Turnberry Agricultural Society in the Council Chamber on Thursday afternoon showed that de- spite the fact that Wingham Fair was rained out last year, the society had made splendid progress, Last year considerable improvements were made at the grounds, sheep and swine pens, unloading chutes and horse ties installed, also a cement floor placed in the building, About 30% more was paid in prize money. Chief Allen, Constable Platt, Coun- ty constables Ferguson and Stewart raided one place in town on Sunday and one in Lower Wingham. As a re- sult of the raid, two men will appear before the magistrate this Thursday on liquor charges.' Saturday two men were placed in the police cells as they had partaken too freely of 0-Be Joyful spirits. Councillor J. H, Crawford had a narrow escape at the corner of Jos- ephine and John at 5.45 Monday af- ternoon, when a runaway horse with only the front bob of a sleigh dashed past, missing him ,.by inches. Lloyd Carter was drivh:g Murray's Meat delivery out Diagonal Road when the horse made its dash for freedom. The sleigh hit the curb as it, turned onto Francis St. throwing Lloyd, Alan Williams and Douglas Fry onto the road. Walter Lockridge and Howard Ful- ler, members of the Wingham Fire Brigade, who were severely burned about the hands and face in a fire at Helen's Beauty Shop on Sunday, January 17th., are now home having been discharged from the hospital on Saturday. Mr. R. J. Currie, who has •been the president of the Wingham Fair Board for the past two years was again elected. Other officers are: 1st. Vice-Pres., Benson Cruikshank; 2nd. Vice-Pres., Richard Proctor; Secre- tary, H. L. Sherbondy; Treasurer, J. R. M. Spittal; Auditors, R. S. Heth- erington,e W. R. Cruikshank, Ten parcels of children's clothing, weighing ten pounds each, have been shipped by the local committee in Wroxeter for the Korean children. In response to an appeal from Ted Mitchell, now on active service there, clothing centinues to bp left at the local telephone office. Mrs. J. N. Al- len and Mrs. Roy Hunter, members of the local Women's Institute, sort pack and weigh the parcels which are sewn in cotton sacks. If anyone in the community has a flour or sugar sack to spare it would be much appreciated by the committee, The committee feel that these sacks will also be of value when they reach their destination. Saturday's daily— papers carried a description of the orphanage adopted by the 25th Canadian Unit. The art- icle said "During the cold days of November it was learned, by the field dressing station staff that two children had died of exposure in a nearby orphanage., A visit disclosed terrible conditions and immediately steps were taken to adopt an orphan- age, known as the Pow-Ha, with its children and its problems .The article states that a collection among the unit brought more than $400 in cash. along with food stores, fuel and other help. Arrangements were then made with the United Nations Civil As- sistance Commission, Korea, for sup- plies and drugs. The medical officers and men undertook the job of look- ing after the children in the newly acquired Pow-Ha.” The response to the appeal of one of our local boys to his family has been gratifying. Clothing and money for postage has been received not only from this community but from other centres in Western Ontario. Those concerned in this project will be interested to know that the daily press stated on Saturday parcels had begun to arrive, itors. Upon their return they were accompanied by their daughter, Miss Ruth Brown, who is convalescing from a recent operation. Ruth's many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. Mrs, J Wylie spent Saturday in Toronto. Mr. Reg Newton has returned to Wingham Geneial Hospital. Mr, New- ton was able to return home for a few weeks, but has returned for fur- ther treatment and care. Word has been received from rela- tives of the serious illness of Mr. John Rae of Beeton, Mr. Rae suffered a heart attack about one month ago. His many friends in his home town wish for him a speedy and complete recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Connell and Marjorie, Mrs. Elizabeth Hainstock and Mr. Albert Hall ,all of Fordwich, were Sunday visitors with D. S. add Mrs. MacNaughton. Friends here were grieved to hear of the sudden passing of Mrs. John Schaefer of Listowel. Mrs. Schaefer suffered a heart attack. Funeral ser- vices were 'held in Fordwich United Church on Sunday afternoon, Inter- ment was made in Fordwich ceme- tery. Miss Mae Davidson has left her apartment and gone to stay with Miss Margaret Jardine in the village. The Young People's Union, United Church, entertained members of the Gorrie Y.P.S. on Wednesday evening, when a skating party was held at the local rink. All returned to the church 141171TR IETAIRS AT MODERATE PRICES Owing to lack of space, am corn- polled to confine my repairs to watches only. George Williams Located in MASON'S STORE where refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed. Mr, and Mrs, Russell Deachman and son, of Toronto, spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs, Gilbert Howes. Mrs. Deftehn7an and son are remain, ing for the week with her parentst Mr. and Mrs. W .Kain of Detroit, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Robert Gibson. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston and daughters, Marilyn. and Nancy, of lilyth, alSO Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Edgar, Sr., 0 Wingham,. Messrs Gibson and '7710*r Burke attended the $.14riners, annual meet- ing in .London on Friday, Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson ,and Mrs, W. E, Weir visited with TO and Mrs. David Weir in Wingham, one day last week. Mrs, Weir re- mained for a few days with her daU., ghter, Mrs. Allister Green and Mr. Green. Arammimen "SPEEDY" CROSSETT MOTORS LTD. MOTORS LTD. MERCURY LINCOLN METEOR PONE 4 59 _sla.1.4_,A_ W INGHAM, ONT. Women's Institute Social Evening Fourteen tables were in the play when the Women's Institute held a progressive euchre on Wednesday evening in the Masonic club rooms, Mrs. Fred Doubledee won first ladies' prize for high score with Mrs. George Day a close second. Thomas Burke and Chas. Cathers won the gentle- men's honours, Miss Rona VanVelsor held the lucky tally, Novelty prizes were won by D. S. MacNaughton and Mrs. Jack Willits. Lunch was served by the committee and a few games of bingo played. The special, a table cloth and serviettes were won by Mrs. Percy Copeland. In charge of arrangements were: Mrs. Jack Mac- Lean, Mrs. John Lane, Mrs. Thos, Martin and Mit.. MacNaughton. Family Night in February Wroxeter Women's Institute are holding family night on Wednesday evening, February 6th. ,at 8 o'clock, in the .United Church basement. The following• committee are in charge of the programme: Mrs. Lyle Brothers, convener, . Mrs, Wes Newton, Mrs. Ken Webster, Mrs. J. H. Wylie, Mrs. W. T. MacLean, Refreshment com- mittee, Mrs. William Hart, convener; Mrs. Ira MacLean ,Mrs. Alvin Mof- fatt, Mrs. Frank Sanderson and Mrs. Jim Doig. Adult Group Meeting The Adult Group United Church, will hold their February meeting on Thursday evening, February 7th., at 8 o'clock. Mrs. R. B. Palmer and Miss Rona Vanvelsor are in charge of the programme. Annual Congregational Meeting The congregation of the United Church will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday evening, January 30th., at 8 p.m. Following the business meet- ing and election of officers, refresh- ments will be served. Ladies are asked to bring sandwiches or cookies. W. L Largest Contributors Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova, executive director of Unitarian Service, has an- nounced that twice as much as last year was given by Canadians to help War injured children in Europe. The quantity of supplies was also doubled. The committee raised $100,000 in funds, plus 477,469 pounds of sup- plies worth $183,296, Among the larg- est contributors were the Women's Institutes of Ontario. This group don- aed a tractor for a village in Greece. also a large contribution with which to buy flour for. Greece. Wroxeter members of the W, I. shared in this good work, Young People's Union President Shirley Newton presided for the meeting of the Young People's Union on Sunday evening. The meet- ing was arranged by the convener of Christian Citizenship and was opened With the hymn "Go Labor On." Donna MacLean read the Scripture lesson taken from Isaiah. Rev. E. W: Todd led in prayer. The hymn "Blest Re the Tie that Binds" was sung, The topic on Christian Fellowship was taken by Don Gib- son. The meeting closed With the hymn "Day Is Dying in the West" and the repeating of the Mizpah benediction, Personals Mr. and Mrs. John Colvvill, of Ford.' With, formerly of this village, visited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Brothers. Mr. ,and Mrs. Wilfred _Brown and Soli, Jack, were recent Toronto vis- Callan Shoes PHONE 12 WI NGHAM VISIT CALLAN'S SHOE STORE FOR REAL VALUES IN FOOTWEAR MID • WINTER THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES