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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-03-12, Page 3Cec. Walpole SASH PITTSBURG STAIRS FRAMES PAINTS SCREENS CUPBOARDS GLASS HARDWARE Custom Woodwork - Carpentry - Building Telephone 403 w 12 Wingham Pre -Easter S Yk.ECIALS Beautiful ,.spring shades in fine hosiery. Sheer pleasure to wear . . . sheer joy to purchase at these new low prices. 14124(1 51 - 15 $ 1 35 pair Shadow Heel 45 - 30 $ .19 3 prs. for Special A pair $3.29 CARMICHAEL'S "Your Family Store" AimiisizgaiSEMMMIMEMEMENIMMI "SPEEDY" by CROSSETT MOTORS LTD. YELL,PIDN'T you ,1 sAY":'STEP Ot4 IDTP BOY! WHAT A USED CAW/ IT'S•BEEN FEEDING ME SO M,UCH•FRESH AIR TM AS HuNGRY AS A BOY SOOT. CROSSETT MOTORS iHEY!'WHAT;S TH' BIG IDEA aD5 PuTTINti MY • HAMBURGER os.THE moat Come In and See our Safe - Buy Used Cars . . • 1950 Ford Sedan, ,overdrive, very low mileage, two tone green. '1950 Meteor Coach, two -gone blue, new car condition. 1950 Morris Oxford, four door sedan, black, cheap operation, good condition 1949 Austin' four door sedan, black, many miles of economi- cal driving. 1949 Ford Sedan, 25,000 miles, good clean car. 1947 Mercury Coach, green in colour, in lovely condition. 1947 Mercury Coach, new paint job, motor overhauled. 1946 Plymouth five-passenger coupe, black in colour, really a clean car. TRUCKS 1951 Ford Pick-up 1950 International panel 1948 Mercury three-ton 1947 International three-ton 1947 Ford one-ton panel This community was saddened to hear of the sudden passing about 5.30, Thursday evening, March 6th at his home in the village, of Charles Law- rence, a well known resident of this district, In rather frail health for about a year, death was caused by heart trouble. Born in Herefordshire, England, he was in his 72nd year. He was united in marriage in 1905 at )3ishopstone, Herefordshire, to Patience Hughes who survives with three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Olive) May, Toronto; Mrs. (Rev.) Harry (Ivy) Jennings, Brantford; and Miss Edna Lawrence, Toronto, also one grand daughter, With his wife and two daughters, he came to Canada in 1911, settling first at Exeter. They also lived at Wingham, Gorrie, Ripley and Wrox- eter, Last autumn they returned to make their home in Gorrie. Mr. Lawrence was a shoemaker, having served an apprenticeship of five years in England. He continued to work at his trade at which he was FIRST CLASS it Mil 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 ...vol......••••••14.10.1***Jeumormomm• KEEP YOUR SHOE BUDGET UNDER CONTROL Let our expert workmanship keep your shoes repaired and new-looking. ..It costs so little and your shoes wear twice as long! BROWNE'S SHOE REPAIR r.. 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. Drive in soon! Wingham Motors Telephone 139 Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Cars Chevrolet Trucks WEDNESDAY, AIAIKJI 12th., 1052 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE These cars and a few older ones are in good running condition for a reasonable price. Separate Phone at our used car lot No. 795 Only one-third down and 24 months to pay on all commercial vehicles. NEWS OF COME Well Known Shoemaker, Charles Lawrence Passes at 72 NEW 1951 METEORS and MERCURIES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. NEW CONSUL - NEW PREFECT — FOR IMMEDIATE DEL IVERY. OPEN EVENINGS TILL 10 p.m. rs ,.'l r, ERCURY LI NCOIrN METEOR PitiONE 4 59 iitiNGYAM, ONT. adept, until about a year ago, He made shoes for cripples who required a special shoe. He was a member of the Church of England and he joined the Shropshire Light Infantry of the Imperial Army in England and served in World War I in the quartermaster's store, Lon- don, Ont. Funeral service was held at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 9th at the T. V. Edgar Funeral Home, conducted by Rev, G. D. Vogan. Interment was in the Gorrie cemetery, Pallbearers were: Win, Austin, E. H. Strong, Norman Wade, John Dins- more, Jas, Clark and J. Musgrove. W.M.S. Mrs, Lloyd Fockridge entertained the ladies of the Woman's Missionary Society Auxiliary on Thursday even- ing. Mrs. T: L. McInnes presided for the Worship period, The theme was "Our fellow Canadians from the Ori- ent". The hymn "In Christ There is No East or West" was sung. Mrs, Whitley read the Scripture Eph, 2: 11-22 and Mrs. McInnes offered pray- er, The hymn, "Thy Kingdom Come 0 Lord", was followed by a skit por- traying the part the church had play- ed in helping the Japanese and Chinese women through difficult times. Mrs, L. Ruttan was assisted by Mrs. W. Strong, Mrs. R. Ruttan, Mrs. McInnes .and Mrs. W. Trimble. The president, Mrs. W. Strong had charge of the business. There was an attendance of 13. Cards of ap- preciation were read from Mrs. W. Me.C.Jrackin and Mr. Frank Wright. Miss Clara Preston, Burns Lake, B.C., is the new missionary for special prayer. Meeting closed with the Lord's prayer in unison. The hostess assisted by Mrs, T. McInnes, Mrs. L. Ruttan and Mrs. R. Ruttan served refreshments. • St. Stephen's WA. Mrs, F. C. Taylor opened her home on Thursday for the March meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary, when the ladies quilted a quilt. Bible quizzes were conducted by Mrs. L. Sanderson and Miss Campbell. The business and devotional period was opened by the president with the members' pray- er and Litany and prayer was offered by Mrs. L. Sanderson. Many verses from Proverbs were given in answer to the roll call which was a verse on Wisdom. The. sec.-treas., Mrs. C. H. King, read minutes and correspon- dence. Plans were completed for the Bazaar and hot supper to be held on March 15th. A sketch of the life of Canon Middleton, formerly Principal of the Indian Boarding School at Cardston, Alberta, was read by Mrs. T. Vittie. Also an account of the va- cation school in the "Rendezvous" patrol of the Columbia Coast Mis- sion was read. A letter from Miss Eileen Ramsay, telling of her experi- ences last summer as a teacher at the Indiari and Eskimo school at Fort George, Quebec, was read by Mrs. N. Wade. Mrs. Taylor and Miss Camp- bell sang a duet and the Scripture from Psalm 90, was read by Mrs. Taylor after which prayer was offer- ed by Rev. G. D. Vogan and meeting was closed with benediction. A social half hour was spent when the hostess assisted by Mrs. C. Ritchie, served delicious refreshments, hockey Wroxeter and Gorrie Public Schools played a friendly game of hockey in the Gorrie Arena Wednesday evening. Gorrie Pee Wees won by a score 5-2 Gorrie Bantams won by a score 11-2. On Thursday night the Gorrie Tyro and Trail Rangers journeyed to Bel- grave where they lost to the Belgrave Rangers 8-5. The Molesworth hockey players met the Gorrie Colts on Thursday night in the, Gorrie Arena. Score was Gorrie 9, Molesworth 6. On Friday night Wroxeter and Gorrie schools (Pee Wees) played again. This was a tie 1-1 at the end of the third period and after five minutes overtime it remained a tie. Wroxeter and Gorrie Bantams also played, The game ending with scores Gorrie 15, Wroxeter 2, Ladies to Quilt for Red Cross Several quilts are being prepared for quilting and all ladies of the com- munity are asked to help for the quilting on Wednesday afternoon, March '19th, at 1 o'clock in the base- ment of the United Chruch, Ladies please bring lunch. HARLON'S Personals At the I.4.0.1-4, Euehre on Wednes- day night, eight tables were in play and winners of prizes were Mrs. Jackson, Listowel, and 1311414 Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King and Mrs, Frank King spent Thursday in TOrOp- t0. Little Donlla Calmer returned with them and remained until Sun- day. Miss Pearl Stinson visited last week with relatives at Fergus. Mrs. L.' Ashton, Brampton, and Mrs. R. Hamilton, Brussels were guests last week of Mrs, A. Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Scott. Mr, Dick Bennett has brick on the ground to build a new home in the village, on the lot opposite Mr. Burns Stewart's residence. Work will be I commenced as soon as weather per-1 rafts, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling are expected to return to-day (Monday) from a five month motor trip through Western Canada, California and other states. Mr, and Mrs. Don Ireland, I Teeswater, went by plane last week to Columbus, Ohio, to visit Mrs. Ire- land's uncle and are returning with the Sparlings, who were also visiting there, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King have re- turned from Toronto where they have been spending the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Percy ("Ulmer and Gary accom- panied them and spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives here. Mrs. Jean MacDonald spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Workman at Brusesels. Mr. and Mrs. Don Williamson nee Helen Robertson of Winnipeg are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Glad, Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hastie, Marie and Margie, also Mr. Frank King spent Saturday and Sunday in To- ronto, Clarence Sperling and Ray Cooper left Saturday morning on the trip sponsored by Purina Milling Co. and will visit St. Louis, Missouri, also stopping in Chicago and Detroit. Mrs. Russel Adams spent last week in Listowel with her mother, Mrs. who has been ill. Mrs. Doig returned with Mrs. Adams for a week's visit. Captain John Neilson returned to his home in Listowel last week on leave•:' from the fighting front in Korea, Mrs. Bella Greaves, Fordwich, has received word of the death of her brother, Alexander Young, in hospital ; in Edmonton in his 87th year. His ; boyhood days were spent at Orange- hill. He was unmarried. Wm. Young, Wroxeter, is a nephew. Mrs. G. Casemore of Wingharn spent the week-end with Mrs. Etta Day. Mr. Geo. Black, Ayr, and Mr. M. Black, Strathclair, Man.,visited on Thursday with Mr. and rs. Gordon Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Fulton and Richard of Harriston visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Simpson, Guelph. Mrs. Win. Lynn, Mr. Fraser Lynn and Mrs. Gordon Edgar were London visitors one day last week. Miss Lois Dodds is undergoing an operation for removal of tonsils at the Wingham Hospital to-day (Mon- day). The Hockey Club sponsored a dance on Thursday evening. Fordwich Or- chestra supplied the music. BELMORE The Arena was a busy place Mon- day of last week. Twenty rinks par- ticipated in the Annual Bonspiel. The Women's Institute provided dinner, supper and lunch for 85 men. The usual euchre party was held at night, with 21 tables playing. Conveners were Mr. and Mrs. George Merkley, Mr, and Mrs. Jack Fitch, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Rankin and Miss Kay MacLennan. Prize winners for the ladies were Mrs. Ivan Haskins and Mrs. Wm, Taylor, for the men, Charl- es Scott and Tom McGlynn. The lucky chair prize was won by Alan Darling. On Wednesday afternoon and even- ing the local sports had a game of curling, 40 taking part. Prizes were given and lunch was served, and a real day of fun was enjoyed. On Friday night, the local boys had a 6a game of hockey and on Saturday ,— night there was a good crowd out to ilt] skate. The rink is proving to be it" what it was intended for, a centre of .— „ wholesome fun for the community. -R Personals The ladies of the Presbyterian Church held a quilting on Thursday in the S. S. room at the church. Two quilts were done, one for the mis- sionary bale of the church. Mr, and Mrs. Jimmie Darling, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ballagh and Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Jeffrey attended a Stain- less Steel Demonstration at the home of Mrs. John Douglas, near Clifford, last Thursday night. a a a a a a a a a a a Change is the Law of all. Things Seven out of ten people have defective vision— though many of them do not know it. Our eyes change year by year; if your vision was normal a year ago, it may not be today, Be wise, then! Have your eyes examined at least once a year, The time to begin is right now, W. R. HAMILTON, OPTOMETRIST "A Complete Visual Analysis" HANNA'S Are Pleased To Announce Hockey Award Winner Season 1951 - O ROY WILSON Congratulations Roy We xwish to thank Ilte Management of our local hockey team itt.d also each individual, player for their fine cm y operation during our Hockey Award Venture. A special thanks also goes to the judges whose task Was 11101T than difficult', in view of the fact thal the players' exhibitions Of playing hockey were highly competitive, H N & C LTD. WINGHAM Towne Hall Suit Giveti Season's All Star Sash Manufacturers Diagonal Rd, Wingham It's not `too late to order your „ Storm Windows for winter comfort. SMOKE SHOP - for - Smokers' SUNDRIES MAGAZINES SOFT DRINKS CAMPBELL fiORBUTT a a a a a a a a a in Victoria Hospital London. She was successful in passing her exams and has secured her R.N. Congratulations. Mr. Elmer Jeffrey attended the funeral of Mr. Jacob Waltz inClif- ford on Sunday afternoon, We offer ' our sympathy to Wilfred Weitz in the loss of his father. Mr. Leslie Harkness has been quite ill for the past two weeks, We hope he will soon be much improved. Mr, and Mrs. George Curie of To- ronto and Mr. Kenneth Curie of Carnduff, Man., visited Mr. and Mrs, Win, Curie last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Howard Cowing of Tiverton visited at the same home last Thurs- day. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood and Hay, of Lakelet, visited Mr. and Mrs. E. Jeffray after church on Sunday, Misses Lillie and Mary Farrell ft spent Saturday calling on friends here, i and Mrs, N. Hunkin visited her sister, Mrs. Carlyle 'Cornish, at. Sea- forth on Sunday, also her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. M -at.-4i at al Cromarty. Mr, and Mrs. M. Paisley, Myebrow, Sask., and Mr. Robert. Aitken Of R. Teeswater visited Mrs. Fred Johann and Wilfred last Friday, Mrs. Jo- ha/in returned last week frorn *en& P.1_, Ing several weeks with .her daughter, -- Mrs. W. 'Walker, near BelgraVe. a erg ea a a ELI Miss Joyce Darling spent a few idays with her parents last week. At 21 present she is doing private nursing iii a a am am a 11111•1111111•11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111NIIIMIlinINIIII111111111111111110111111V--, a a a a