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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-02-20, Page 9Mr. and Mrs. William Allin are seen following their wedding here recently. Mrs. Allin is the former Doris Culliton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Culliton, and William Allin is the son of the late Mr, and Mrs. H. Allin of Lueltnow. —Photo by Hama:erten. They Tell Me It's True — By BOB CLARK -- HIM BMWS.: NAV MN ET: '------ ouzion=1,--- I '9 le aeli, ei.""1 ea, a s pi e,o a. . • Accurate-planting JohnDeere-VanBrunt Grain Drills promote better stands and big- ger yields—increase your profits. Adjustable-gate, fluted force-feeds, low - wheel design, and other advanced features assure better field performance. See us soon for details. This is the proper time to attend to your spring machinery requirements. See— John Deere Sales & Service W. J. Perrie Phone 58 Brussels, 44 0 W CAN A HOP.Sr: GET HIS Si...EE P W ITH ESE DORN MACHINES ROARING AROUND w • ALL NIGHT ? EVERY MINUTE COUNTS! 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New Cars *** 1951 Monarch Sedan, Banning Blue 1951 Ford Deluxe Sedan, Metallic Maroon 1951 1/2-ton Ford Panel, Sheffield Green 1951 1/2-ton Ford Pickup, Sheffield Green 1951 Ford Major Tractor, gas & deisel 1952 Ford 8N Tractor Used Cars 1951 Monarch Sedan, Starlight Green, only 4,000 miles 1949 Meteor Custom Coach, 2 Tone Green 1949 Ford Deluxe Coach, 2 Tone Black & Green 1949 Ford Custom Sedan, Green Metallic 1947 Mercury 114" Sedan, Black 1947 Mercury 114" Coach, Metallic Maroon 1938 Ford Tan Coach 1947 Mercury 1/2-tan Pickup 1945 G.M.C. 3-ton Stock Truck with body Massey 101 Sr. Tractor All above used units thoroughly checked over and clean. HURON MOTORS FORD & MONARCH A. D. MacWILLIAM PHONE 237 WINGHAM wrielantle...1001MIMMINI•001100ort Worm.....0•00 mill.1.104411C Business and Professional Directory is•••=0.60•00.1101.11Mmrin Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. HomuthR.O. Mrs. H. Viola Homuth R. 0. Registered Optometrists Phone 118 Harriston, Ont. K. M. MacLENNAN Veterinary Surgeon Office — Minnie St. PHONE 196 Office Hours: 3 to 5 p.m. daily except Sunday and Holidays Wingham, Ontario S. J. WALKER Funeral and Ambulance Service MODERN FUNERAL HOME 'Phone 106 Night 189 WINGHAM ONT. A. H. McTAVISH BARRISTER, SOLICITOR and NOTARY PUBLIC TEESWATER - ONTARIO Telephone 23 Teeswater WROXETER—Every Wednesday afternoon, 2--4 p.m., or by appointment, J. W, BUSEIFIELD, Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office — Meyer Block, Wingham RONALD G. MUNN PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT CLINTON, ONTARIO Office: Royal Bank Phones: Office 561, Rea. 455. a. ....••••••rmarnriel,Tri• WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company Est. 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. Head Office — Toronto It, C. MacLean Insurance Agency Wingham F,...131 CRAWFORD ar HETHERINTON Barristers, Solicitors, EL.. Wingham, Phone 48 J. H. CRAWFORD. X.C. R. S. IIETHERI"—"Pr*N. X.C. WDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1.952 MILKERS WATER HEATERS FILTER COOLERS WASH TANKS Some Used Machines on hand. Service with Satisfaction Lovell H. McGuire WINGIIAM Box 246 Phone 460M WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES FORMER In the account of Mr. Alex Gibson's death last week we omitted the name of the fourth son, Arnold Gibson, Who eiso lives at Listowel, Mrs, Mitchell of Wingham, is visit ing her sister, Mrs, Q. Mellwaine. Mrs. W. J. Strong, 9th con., is visit- ing friends in Tara, Miss Isabel McCann underwent an operation in Listowel hospital. Miss Mary Cattanach has received word of the passing of her brother, George, at Climax, Sask., at the age of 62. He visited here two years ago, Besides his sister he Is survived by a brother, Noble in Calgary, It is 40 years since the deceased went to the West. Mr, and Mrs, Fred Teal of Arrow River, Man., are visiting with the latter's sister, Mrs, J, Warrell, and other relatives, Mrs. Teal was form- erly Esther Hyndman, of Newbridge. It pays to he bilingual in Montreal even if your profession lies outside the law. A gunman walked into a jewellery store and ordered the shop assistant to hand over the contents of the till. The assistant replied in French: "Go ahead, help yourself," The baffled bandit shrugged, cur's- ed—in English—and stamped out. 0-0-0 The guest of honor at a banquet rarely escapes saying "just a few words." But 16-year-old Epworth Johanna Pietje„wasn't called on to speak at the banqquet given in her honor. She wasn't even present at the festive table. She stood outside in solitary state—chewing the cud in her stall. Yes, Johanna is a cow. But what a cow! She's the only living milk-giver in Canada that's produced more than 200,000 pounds. And she's only the sixth cow on record ever to . have passed that mark. Department of Agriculture officials estimate Johan- na's output as 80,000 quarts. In case you're not good at figures, that's enough to keep a two quart family going for 110 years, 0 - 0 - 0 A purring motor is music to the ears of most drivers. But an Illinois man thought his car's motor sounded just a little too much like a cat. It did too. When our hero lifted the hood of his convertible, he found the family tomcat perched between the fan and the battery case. The cat was warm and unhurt. 0 - 0 - 0 Talk about at baker's dozen . . a a Toronto man made it fourteen. He bought twelve eggs, 'found a thirteenth in the bag, and inside the thirteenth was another egg—complete inside its shell. 0 - 0 - 0 Supposedly . . when we eat sugar we get energy . or so the dieticians tell us. Seems that most of us think we have enough zip already. The statistics bureau reports we're eating less sugar. They report that the average Canadian bought 95 pounds of the sweet stuff last year— and 101 pounds the year before. 0 - 0 - 0 One West Vancouver resident has the parking problem beaten. He can tuck his auto into a 9 foot bay. J. D. Sayle of West Vancouver runs a three-wheel car that's just 81.Ji feet long, and forty inches high. The midget auto tips the scale at 350 pounds, burns forty cents worth of gas in ninety miles, and retails for under one thousand dollars, In Sayles' eyes it's got only one serious fault, It can't reverse. 0 - 0 - 0 Millhands at a mill in Port Elgin, have burred their buzz-saw on odds and ends of nails and iron, But they Weren't prepared for the little round brass 'object, They were astonished when they found the small horse-harness bell imbedded in the wood they were cutting. Measuring off rates of growths, the timber men` worked out that the bell had been in the tree more than 100 years. 0 - 0 - 0 The bottom of Lake Erie is suppos- ed to contain millions of dollars worth of gold bullion lost from ships in days when banks transferred their balane- as by ship instead of railway. A Windsor man has set out to look for the fortune. and be has invented a device called the "Waterscope," which he says will help him in exploring the lake's bottom. 0 - 0 - 0 Even politicians admit they talk too often. But when Manitoba Prem- ier D. L. Campbell made what he called the longest speech of his life recently, he didn't tire his audience at all. He began speaking one day and finished the next. He climbed to the rostrum at 11.45 p.m. and stretched out what he had to say until just after midnight. WESTFIELD Mission Band The members of the Mission Band met in the church school room on Sunday afternoon. The meeting open- ed by repeating the member's pur- pose. The Scripture lesson was read by Gordon Smith with prayer by Mrs. McDowell. Readings were given by John Campbell;, ,;and Gwen Mc- Dowell. The study book was taken by Mrs. Hugh Blair and the story told by Mrs. Norman McDowell. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Blair. Memorial Service A Service of Recognition was held in the Westfield United Church on Sunday in sincere tributes to the memory of our late beloved King George VI. Messrs. Aubrey and Stewart Toll of Auburn, accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Monroe, assisted in the 'service of song by rendering two duets which were much appreciated. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Mil- burn Cox of Goderich. Messrs. Ernest Snell and Douglas Campbell were Toronto visitors on Friday. Miss Violet Cook of Goderich spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Fred Cook. Mr. George Patterson of Toronto visited last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Patterson. His uncle, Mr. Donald Patterson returned to To- ronto with him on his way home to Alberta. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hanna of Bel- grave visited on Sunday with .Mr. and Mrs. Bert Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper McBrien of Goderich, visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Snell. Mrs. Mc- Brien remained f6r a longer visit. Mrs. Jack, Cook and baby visited on Saturday with Mrs, J. D. Ellsley and Mrs. J. E. Ellis of Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walden, Mr. Wm. McDowell, Mrs. J. L. McDowell and Mr. Gordon McDowell visited on Wednesday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Cliff Logan of Belgrave. The occasion being to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr .and Mrs. Bert Vificent of Belgrave. Mr, Wm. McDowell spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Stack- house of Brucefield. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sprung of Mullett Township. Mr. John Gear of Kitchener, spent the weekend at the home of Mrs. J. L. McDowell. Mrs, John Hildebrand and Eldo of Jordan Station are visiting her parents, Mr, and Mts. Earl Wight- man. Messrs, Bill Rodger and Vern Nic- holson of Port Burwell, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. Ross Radford who Is holiday- ing with his parents at Parkhill, vis- ited on Tuesday at the home df Mrs. 3. L. McDowell. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bogie of Nile, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Metowell, There was a good attendance at the Community Memorial service in the 'United Church last Friday afternoon. 1eev23. H. Martin had charge of the service, and Rev, Matthew Bailie gave a very suitable address for the occasion. He recalled a number of times, when he had seen King George VI, first when he was Duke of York and later as King. Miss Velma Bal- lagh and Mrs. Carl Douglas, favored with a well rendered duet, "He shall Wipe away all tears," Mrs. Norman Newans presided at the organ, Our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. James Darling, whose marriage took place last Saturday. The wea- ther was ideal for the occasion, mild- er, with brilliant sunshine. W. L The February meeting of the Wo- men's Institute- was held last Wed- nesday afternoon, in the Committee room—of the Community Hall. Seven- teen ladies were present. The Presi- dent, Mrs. Zinn, was in charge. The meeting opened in the usual way. The secretary, Mrs. Abraham, read the minutes of the last meeting. Several notes of thanks for boxes and Christmas cards were read, also a letter from Mrs. Cliff Playter, a former president. The resolution from Mr, Powers, re safety measures for school busses was approved and will be sent on to the proper authorities. There was some discussion about forming a girls' Garden Club, but this was left over until the March meet- ing. Mrs. Abraham gave a very en- couraging report regarding profits from the Snack Bar in the Arena. It was decided to spend this money fixing up the Hall upstairs. Mrs. Hunkin gave a very interest- ing report of the total cost of the Arena, also what it cost to run it last year. Since the beginning of this year the receipts have been sufficient to pay all expenses in connection with its operation. The roll call was an exchange of Candy recipes and received a good response. Mrs. Elliott gave a splendid paper on Community Activities and Public Relations. She said we had a good example of co-operation in this line, both when we built the Arena and when we arranged the Turkey dinner last fall, no need to preach co-opera- tion here, we practise it. Mrs. Hunkin gave a very interest- ing and helpful demonstration on rug making, and displayed a number of her lovely hooked rugs ,showing beautiful workmanship. Plans were made for a bonspiel, which our now famous Curlers are arranging in the near future. The meeting/ closed with "The Queen" and a lovely_ lunch was served by Mrs. J. H. Martin, Mrs. Earl Fras- er and Mrs. Harry Miller. Rev. M. Bailie visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. Darling after church a week ago Sunday and attended the Y.P.S. service in the evening, Mr. T. L. Inglis had charge of the topic. II Rubber and Marboleum Tile Repair Work Built-in Cupboards General Contracting BENNETT CONTRACTING COMPANY Roy E. Bennett, PHONE 447 WINGHAM Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Scott,. of Wa- wanosh, visited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs, Harry Mulvey, Euchre Party Fifteen tables were in play at the euchre party in the Hall on Monday night last. Mrs. Ken Jackson, Miss Mary Will, Mrs. Thos. Parker, Clark Renwick and Nelson Hunkin were the prize winnera. Mr. and Mrs. William Merkley, Mr. and Mrs. William Tay- lor, Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Abraham were in charge. Messrs.. Gordon Inglis and Tom Darling and Mrs. Herb Bus- by provided music for dancing, Everyone present reports a good time, Mr. George Inglis and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Elliott are this week in Toronto where the gentlemen are taking in a bonspiel in that city. Arena Activities There has not been as much activ- ity at the arena this past week, Wed- nesday night the Merkley Goodyears journeyed up to Ripley and took a bad beating. This is their last sched- uled game. Gorrie and Ayton played an all tie game here on Thursday night, after 10 minutes over time, the score was 8-8. There will be more time now for skating and curling fans to indulge in their favorite sport so come out and enjoy yourself as the season may not last much longer. Rev. and Mrs. Matthew Bailie and Mr .and Mrs. Elmer Zinn were sup- per guests of Rev, and Mrs. J. H. Martin on Friday evening. RAW :111Nii 84th Birthday Mrs, Peter lialtney celebrated her 84th birthday on Monday. Although not enjoying the best of health, she takes a keen interest in community affairs and still enjoys her potted plants, which when she was able, were one of herthobbies. We all join in wishing her a belated happy birth- day, Miss Mary Copeland spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Harry Gowdy, Mrs. Thelma McLeod and Malcolm, have returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cjark Renwick after spend- ing a month with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Edwards and family of London. Mrs. Arthur Fitch came to the ,IfOrne of her daughter, Mrs, Ivan Haskins on Sunday, after spending some time in the Wingham Hospital. Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Reddon and family of Newry, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Haskins. Mrs, Fred Doubledee spent a couple of days this *past week in Toronto. Newspapers consistently fight cor- ruption ,and incompetence in gov- ernment. JUVENILE INSURANCE Modern policy plans designed to serve your children's needs. CONSULT— F. C. HOPPER REPRESENTATIVE Canada Life Assurance COMPANY WINGHAM PHONE 462 N4j4IS OF .EL,MORE Rev. Matthew Bailie Gives Memorial Address Friday TI-I