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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-02-27, Page 6Our New, Location is on Diagonal Road (across from Arena) Our new phone 593w Lovell H. McGuire WINGHAM Box 246 Gathers and Win. Hart held the lucky tallies. Winners at crokinole were Winnifred Munro and Mrs. John MacLean. The special bingo prize,' a satin cushion made by Mrs. W. T. MacLean was won by Arthur Gibson. In charge of arrangements were Mrs. William Hart, Mrs. Ira MacLean, Mrs. Roy Hunter and Mrs, Harvey Reidt. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Clarence White, of Toronto, spent Sunday at their home in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat return- ed on Sunday from a holiday in Florida. Mrs. Fred Hyndman, of Gorrie, was a Sunday visitor with her sister, Mrs. Jim Doig and Mr. Doig. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Pocoluyko and son Bert, left early Thursday morn- ing for Winnipeg, to attend funeral services for the mother of Mr. Po- coluyko, who died following a linger- ing illness. Deepest sympathy is ex- tended to this family in their be- reavement. Mrs. Thomas Hemphill returned from Toronto and Hamilton, where she had visited friends for the past several weeks. Miss Frances Wylie and Mr. George Bradley, both of Toronto, were week- end guests of J. H. and Mrs. Wylie. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rae and son, Douglas, of Hanover, were Sunday visitors with the former's mother, Mrs. D. W. Rae, Mr. and Mrs. William Jardine, of Gorrie, spent Sunday With Miss Mar- garet Jardine. Mrs. Leo Duggin, nee Jeannette Adams, of Collingwood, spent the past week with friends here, with her sis- ter, at Lucknow, and her brother, Mr, Robert Adams, Whitechurch, She re- turned to her home with her husband on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Jim Robertson and son Jimmy, of Goderich, were Sunday visitors with Mr. John Hupfer. Several from this district attended service at Presbyterian Church at Bluevale on Sunday evening. Special services were held morning and even- ing, dedicating a new electric organ, The choir also wore new gowns and hats. Rev. Matthew Bailie was the speaker. WESTFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Gordon. Smith and family, visited on Saturday with Mr. end Mrs. John Gear and Miss Edna Smith of Kitchener. Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Gook of Bel- grave, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beak and James of Crewe, and Mr. Dave Cook of Elgin, Man., visited on Sunday with Mrs. Fred Cook and family. Miss Margaret Van Den Assim, a newcomer to our vicinity from Hol- land, has been successful in securing a position with the Bank of Com- merce at Goderich. Mr. and Mrs, Earl WighLman and Norman, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mile Wesley ntackhouse of Brucefield. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Vint attended the funeral on Saturday of the lat- ter's uncle, Mr. Wni. J. Campbell of Teeswater, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Govier, Mr. Earl Caldwell of Blyth, Mrs. Chas. An- stay and daughter of Goderich, were recent visitors at the hol-ne of Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Radford 4nd Ross of Parkhill, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wightman and Norman, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pharis Math- ers of Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sprung and family of Hullett Township, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Vint were recent London visitors. Mr, and Mrs. Walter Cook and Miss Mae Tunney, visited with Blyth friends on Sunday. Mr. Emerson Rodger was a Lon don visitor on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Vint and fam- ily visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook of the 9th conces- sion of East Wawanosh. DESIGNED FIRST STAMP Sir Sandford Fleming, who was knighted for instigating standard time throughout the world, designed Canada's first postage stamp, the three-penny beaver, a century ago. A number from the Belmore con- gregation attended the services in Bluevale Presbyterian. Church last ' Sunday, when the new electric organ and choir gowns were dedicated, There was no service in the Presby- terian church here. Attend Funreal Quite a number from here attended the 'funeral service last Saturday af- ternoon in Roluff's funeral home, Clifford, of Miss Margaret Dickson of Toronto. Margaret spent her. entire life among us till some years ago when she moved with her mother to Toronto. Since then they have spent many of their summers on the farm here, so it was with the deepest re- gret that the friends and neighbours learned of her passing, In fact few knew of her illness, when word came of her death, so it was quite a shock She was laid to rest in McIntosh cemetery. Our sympathy goes out to the sorrowing friends, especially her aged mother, whose 92nd, birthday was recorded in this column two weeks ago. W.M.S. The W.M.S. meeting of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. John Farrell on Wednesday, Febru- ary 20th., with Mrs. Martin as leader. Mrs. Farrell and Mrs. Paul Priess, both gave interesting readings and Mrs. Harper read 2 chapters from the Study Book. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Martin after which a delicious lunch was served by the' hostess. Euchre There was a large crowd at the euchre held in the Hall last Monday« night when eighteen tables were in play. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Everitt Cathers, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Eadie and Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Cathers were in charge, Priz- es went to Mrs. Roy Hastings, Mrs. Nelson Hunkin, Mrs. Wm, Merkley, Mr. Justin Will and Mr. Wm. Taylor, Hockey An exhibition game of hockey was played in the arena, Wednesday night between a team from Mildmay and the Merkley Goodyears, resulting in a win for the home team. On Friday night the Belmore Midget team play- ed an exhibition game with the Tees- water Midgets, with the Teeswater team winning by a good margin. 25th Anniversary We extend •our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Merkley, who on Saturday %celtbrated , their 25th wed- ding anniversary. About 25 guests comprising the immediate family. gathered at their home on Saturday evening and presented them with a chest of silver, Cards were enjoyed and lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. George Merkley and daughters were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Sharpin on Sun- day. Win Palmerston Spiel A rink comprised of Messrs. Clark Renwick, Ivan Haskins, Harry Miller and Herb Dustow was successful in winning first prize and the trophy at the bonspiel in Palmerston on Mon- day last. On Wednesday they curled at Fordwich but did not bring home prizes. Mrs. Carl Dickison of Teeswater, spent a few days this past week with her sister, Mrs. Neil McNeil and Mr, McNeil. Mrs. Harley Merida), spent the past week in Wingham with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Templeman. Mr. Harry Preiss, who recently underwent an operation is recuperat- ing at the home of his mother here, Mr, and Mrs. J, J. Reid of Teeswat- er, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Purdon and Gail of Wingham, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Douglas on Sun- day. Mr, and Mrs, Jas. McNeil and fam- ily of Brussels, spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Neil McNeil. Mr. Joe McGue of Toronto, spent the past week with Mr. Wilfred Lynett. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nickel and children of Breslau, spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nickel. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jeff ray spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Walter Richardson, Freda and Wallace. Mr. George Doig left last Thurs- day for his home in Shackleton, Saskatchewan, after spending five weeks visiting relatives and friends in this community. Mr. and Mrs. E. Zinn were dinner guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol, Bluevale. Mr. George Dickson is the latest victim of the mumps, as they are still going around. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Schumacher and Miss Nellie, and John and George Doig, were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vogan, Monday evening of last week. James and Kenneth Dickson spent the week-end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dawson returned to the city with them. FIRST CLASS WATCH REPAIRS AT. MODERATE PRICES Owing to lack of space, am com- pelled to confine my repairs to watches only. George Williams Located in MASON'S STORE NEWS OF BELMORE Many Attend Electric Organ Dedication at Bluevale Wroxeter Girl Wed in London Iva Leona Gallaher of Wroxeter, daughter of Albert E. Gallaher, beoame the bride of Robert E. Michener of St, Clairsville, Ohio, in a ceremony at Calvary United Church, London. ----Photo by Shaw-Wood, env ars • o THE DOMINI IM BANK VAOE SIX TI-IE WINGEAM ADVANCE-TIMES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1952 The Howick Lions Club held their most successful ice carnival on Fri- day night in the Fordwich Arena. A large crowd was on hand with 150 in costume, making it a difficult task for the three judges, Mrs. Meta Eatock, Miss Marjorie Crooke and Mr. Art Edmunds, all members of the Palmerston teaching staff. A booth on the ice was well patronized. Prize winners were as follows-: Queen of the Carnival, Miss Mari- anne Doig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doig, of the fourth conces- sion of Howick and a student of the Listowel High School; youngest skater, Wanda Sparling; oldest skater, Mrs. Marguerite Johnston; pre-school costume, girls. Karen Cars- well, Janie Hamblv, Wanda Sperling: boys, Grant Hargrave, Jidin Cars- well, Billy Carswell: fancy • ostume. girl's, Dianne Catrewell, Sandra Ed- gar. Karen Michel; boy's, Dim Whit- field, Bobby Bride, Garry Sethern: • comic costume, Colleen Donnelly, Ella Lambkin. Velma Ferrite; boy's, John Schaefer, Bobby Baker, Garry Seth- ern; fancy costume, ladies'. Marianne Doig, Irene Lewis, Ethel Reis t.trio), Mrs. John Hanna, Me rie Hastie: gents', Don Doig. Bill Johnston, Larry Marriner: character costume, Mrs. George Belender, Mrs. Fred Hambly; gents', T. J. Schaefer, Rein- hard Tenaee; best skating. lady and gent. Jean Wilton and Ron McMi- chael, Evelyn Simmonds and Bert Bellamy: best performing clown, Jim Patterson. Colleen Donnelly. Races— Girls 12 years and under, Colleen Donnelly, Alice Cunningham, Barbara Wamsley; boys 12 years and under, Bob Rumple. Powell Hargrave, Ger- . ald Geiger; girls over 12, Evelyn Sim- monds, Phyllis Bolander; boys over 12, Ronald McMichael, Pete Campbell, Door prizes were won by Violet Bes- wetherick and Ray Cooper. The committee of the Lions Club in charge of the arrangements for the carnival are to be congratulated on their success, Brother-in-Law Passes Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Allen, Mrs. T. G. Hemphill and T. Burke were in Hensall on Friday, where they at- • tended funeral services for the late Cornelius Cook. Mr. Cook, a brother- in-law of the late Thomas Hemphill, was a miller in Hensel' for 45 years. He was active in the United Church, a choir member and a member of the board of trustees. He is survived by his wife, the former Minnie Hemp- hill, one son, Harry, of Detroit, a daughter, Mrs. Morley Chellew, Los Angeles, California. Burial was made in Exeter Cemetery. Mother Dies Deepest sympathy is extended to Wesley Hemphill, one of Wroxeter's business men, in the loss of his mo- ther, Mrs. John Heimpel, of Sebring- vilie, who was buried from St. John's Lutheran Church, Wartburg, on Fri- day. SuRviving are three sons. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Gibson and Mrs. John Gibson Sr.,. were London visitors on Friday. Mrs. Reg. Newton has returned home after two weeks' stay in the Wingham General Hospital. Mrs, Newton's many friends hope her NEWS ,OF WROXETE1R Lions Club Carnival Held at Fordwich Draws Good Crowd health may improve. Congratulations to Marjorie, young daughter of Mrs. J, J, Allen, of To- ronto, and granddaughter of Mr, and Mrs. J. N. Allen, who recently placed second in a public speaking contest. Marjorie's subject was "A Little Old Dime", with one half hour to prepare the subject, It was the story of how the dime is made in the mint, and she spoke in the final words of the March of Dimes. Marjorie's many friends in her home town are pleased with her success at her school, Institute Holds Family Night The United Church school room was gaily decorated on Wednesday evening.when members of the Wrox- eter Women's Institute held their an- nual family night. The president, Mrs. eV. T. MacLean, was chairman and welcomed all, especially the husbartds and children. She said the members hoped to make family night an an- nual party. These taking part in the programme e"ranged by Mrs. Lyle Brothers and her committee were, Paul State.. a solo accompanied by his teacher, Mrs. Wearing; Darlecn Brothers, solo; Helen Parker. solo; Misses Marilyn MacLean and Donna! MacLean, duet; Brenda Cathers, tap dance; Nancy Newton, solo. All these numbers were accompanied by Mrs. Brothers. Readings by Mrs. Mac- Naughton. A moment's silence was observed- in tribute to the late King George VI, followed by prayer by Rev. E. W. Todd, who with Mrs. Todd, was a guest, Contests, with Mrs. Wes. Newton in charge, included a geo- graphy • • , Bill Hart and Roy Hunter last on the floor. Re- freshments were served by Mrs. Wm. Hart, Hunter, Mrs. Frank Sanderson, Mrs. Ira MacLean, Mrs. I Jim Doig, the committee and their assistants. It included sandwiches with relishes, small cakes and angel cake with ice cream. March Meeting W. I. The March meeting of the Wrox- eter Women's Institute will be held on Wednesday, March 5th, at 2.30 in the Masonic club rooms. As this is the last meeting in the Institute year standing committee conveners are asked to have their reports ready. Roll call will be answered by Stunt, Song, Story. Topic, Health. Two im- portant subjects will be discussed by Mrs. John Lane and Mrs. Ken Web- ster, both registered nurses. The sub- jects are "Cancer", and "Mental Diseases". Hostesses, Mrs. H. Knight, Mrs. Harvey Timm, Mrs. James Sangster, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. Report of the nominating committee will be given. Niece Makes Concert Debut Doreen Hume of Sault Ste, Marie, niece of Mrs. Thomas Parker, Wrox- eter North, appeared in Danforth United Church, Toronto as soloist with the Toronto Jewish choir, led by Emil Gartner, The Videoettes team of Swiss Bell ringers, choir of the church, with Dr. Leslie Bell as master of ceremonies. Miss Hume is soloist in Grace Church on the Hill, Toronto. In 1948 she won the radio talent show "Opportunity Knocks". Since then she has been in demand throughout Ontario for radio and personal ap- pearances, Her career began at 16, when she entered the musical festival in her home city. She is now 25 and studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, I Ted Mitchell Received Parcels Frank Mitchell early last week received word from his son, Ted, with the 25th F.D.S. in Korea, that he had received two parcels, one from New Westminster, B.C., and one from Brussels, Twenty parcels have been sent from Wroxeter for distribution in the Pow Ha orphanage, which has been adopted by the Canadians. Many other centres in Western On- tario have helped and are still help- ing in this good work, Young People's Union Mrs. William Hart opened her home on Sunday evening for the meeting of the young People's Union, United Church. President Shirley Newton presided and the meeting was opened with the. hymn "Blessed Be the Tie that Binds". Scripture lesson chosen from Ephesians chapter 2, verses 14- 22 was read by Donna MacLean. Rev. Todd led in prayer. Lyle Hart read a poem entitled "The World's Man". Mr. Todd led in a discussion on the recent film, "Boy Meets Girl". Some of the members plan to take part in the school for young people to be held in Gorrie next week. The meet- ing closed with the hymn "Day is Dy- ing in the West' 'and the repeating of the Mizpah benediction. The host- ess, Mrs. Hart, served refreshments and a social hour was enjoyed. Ribs Broken H. B. Allen of Brussels suffered fractured ribs when on Wednesday of last week he was driving over to Wroxeter. Two trucks owned by Mr. Priess of Belmore and loaded with pigs for Kitchener market, turned onto the Brussels highway. Mr. Allen's car and the rear truck col- lided. The trailer of the truck was overturned, Harry received fractured ribs and seine bruises, The front of his car was damaged, Forty pigs had to be unloaded from the overturned trailer 'and they were driven to the barn of John Hupfer,who lives near- by, and picked up by another truck, Provincial police investigated, hut laid no blame on either driver. There is no stop sign at this corner and each driver evidently misunderstood the intention of the other. The truck driver was uninjured. 25th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William Merkley, Wroxeter North, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Present were twenty-five relatives, who presented the bride and groom of twenty-five years ago with a cabinet of silver flatware. Progressive euchre was en- joyed. Mrs. Harvey Copeland held the high score for ladies and Morri- son Sharpin for gents. Ernie Merkley won the prize for lone hands. Mrs. Warwick, of London, mother of the groom, was an honored guest, as were also Mr. and Mrs. Pere Copeland parents of the bride. Refreshments were served, The bride's table was centred with a two-storey wedding cake with silver trim, lighted candles and spring flowers. Mr. and Mrs. William Merkley were married at the home of the bride, with the late Rev. David Armstrong of the United Church officiating, and they took up residence on the gravel road, Wrox- eter North, where they have since resided. Their many neighbors and friends join with their relatives in wishing for this happy couple many happy anniversaries.' World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday afternoon 3 o'clock in St. James' Anglican Church, Mrs. Ken Bennett, Mrs. Frank Sand- erson and Mrs. Allen Munro will lead the service. Mrs. Clarke Sharpin will give the address. Mrs. Charles McCutcheon and Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton will sing. All the ladies of Wroxeter and community are cord- ially invited to attend. Woman's Association The February meeting of the Wo- man's Association, United Church, Was held in the church school-room on Tuesday afternoon with twenty members present, The president, Mrs, Les Douglas presided and opened the meeting with the singing of the hymn "0 Day of Rest and Gladness", Fol. lowing a moment's silence in mem- ory of the late King George VI, Rev, E. W. Todd led in prayer. Mrs. Win, Hart read the Scripture lesson, choos- ing Luke, chap. 4. A commentary on the lesson was given by Mrs. Douglas. The roll call was answered by repeat- ing a verse containing the word "Sabbath", Plane were discussed for the bazaar to be held later in the year and a quilt has been started. Mrs. Harvey McMichael and Mrs. Wm, Wright arranged the meeting, The afternoon was spent quilting and the usual pot luck supper was served at the close. Sunday School Supper About 100 Sunday School pupils and members of the congregation attend- ed the annual Sunday School supper in the 'United Church schoolroom on Thursday evening. Following the sup- per interesting slides were shown by Rev, E. W. Todd. Progressive tuehre Members of the Women's. Institute held their third social evening of the season in Masonic club rooms on Friday night, Fifteen tables were in play. High scores for ladies Were held by Mrs, Tonci Vatic. and Mrs, 'Por'n. 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