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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-05-21, Page 11Top CROP You, too, can save money by buying your 'blue coal' now at summer prices. We make it so easy for you, with our 'blue coal' Summer Fill-Up Plan. By accepting delivery now, you save time and worry and money. Always buy 'blue coal'-The World's Finest Anthracite Phone us NOW MacLEAN LUMBER & COAL Phone 64 Wingham, Ont. Check Ignition li/PRNE$0.4x, NAT 21st 1052 THE WpIGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES .PAGE ELEVF41.' fi Seed CANADA REGISTERED DAYS TO MATURITY NO. I. Grain Ensilage Large 1606 . , .. - 110 days 90 days & Medium 1 551 105 days 85 days Flats J355 95 days 85 days $9.00 275 $5 days 70 days MANGEL SEED Red Trewarthas - Yellow Trewarthas Giant White Per lb. 6$c a Fit 6 a GARDEN FERTILIZER per lb. 4c 100 lbs. $3.50 Milorganite 50 lips. $2.75 100 lbs. . $4.50 SHEEP MANURE 5 lbs. . „ 40c 10 lbs. .75c a U U ti I BAMBOO FISHING POLES 35c 60c $1 00 U a $9.75 BARB WIRE, Heavy 80 rod spools a-7 BARB WIRE, Light 80 rod spools $7.50 a U a - STEEL FENCE GATES 12 ft. - $20.80 14 ft. - $23.40 16 ft - $25.45 COIL SPRING WIRE per hundred lbs. ... .$11.50 a a • U Fa' a a n 3 ft high ' 20c running ft. U 4 ft. high 23c 44 it ii 5 ft. high 29c CS Cr 6 ft. high 34c ,, ,, U a a a U U U a IIi a Staitnton's . "The Farmer's Supply House' Phone 30 • Wingham ii .70‘111/111111111100411111111111111111111111101illiallialliR111111411111111#11*IlitligalhillialWriliciin One of the old land marks of the village is undergoing renovation these days. When completed it will not only add to the comfort and eonVertienee of the staff of the Howick Mutual Fire Insurance, but will improve the an- pearance of the main street of the village. A well has been drilled, oil furnace heating installed, tile floor and new windows installed and stone front erected. A flag stone walk will be an added attraction. J, H. Wylie, secretary, has his office there with Miss Margaret Messer as assistant. There is also a board room, where director's meetings are held. The In- surance Company committee are to be congratulated on the improved general appearance of their building. Junior EarMers Plan Activities The Howick Junior Farmers held their regular meeting in Gorrie on the evening of lVf.ay 14th. Reports on the recent conference held in Guelph were given by Glenn Underwood and David Dinsmore. Plans Were made to enter a ball team for the field day events at Seaforth on June 7th. A demonstration on knot tying was given by Raymond Neil and David Dinsmore. George Adams and Ron McMichael showed how to do the long and short splice. The Junior Farmers and Junior In- stitute followed with a joint meeting, at which time it was decided to spon- sor a dance in Gorrie. Owing to the field day in Blyth on June 11th, the date of the June meeting Was set at Wednesday, June 4th, The boys and girls decided to enter the square dance competition at Seaforth on June 7th. The meeting adjourned after which refreshments were served by the committee in charge. Telephone 139 Exchange Sttnday iit United Church. Rev, R. A. Brook, Bluevale United Church, was guest speaker at Wrox- eter United Church on Sunday morn- ing last, when exchange Sunday was Observed in the United Church, Under the subject of "Stewardship," the speaker gave an inspiring and chal- lenging sermon speaking from the text, "Lay not up for yourselves treas- ures upon earth.'" The choir, under the leadership of Mrs. Lyle Brothers, sang an anthem Lovely spring Ewers were placed in the church by Mrs. J. N, Allen. Rev. E. W. Todd was in charge of the service at Bluevale. St. James Guild Mrs. Ken Bennett presided at the May meeting of the Guild, which was held in the church basement on Wed- nesday afternoon. Mrs Alex Petrie was in charge of the opening devot- ional period and read from the For- ward, Business items were discussed and the remainder of the afternoon spent in quilting. Refreshments were served at the close and a social hour enjoyed. St. James' Service at 9.30 For the summer season, church ser- vice in St. James' Church will be held at 9.30 a,m. Mission Band Jamie Sanderson presided, when the Buds of Promise Mission Band of the United Church held their May meet- ing in the church basement-The meet- ing was opened with the singing of the hymn "When Mothers of Salem," followed by the repeating of the pur- pose. Every member answered the roll call by naming a spring flower It was decided to name a vegetable for the June meeting. The May Birthday pen- nies were brought forward with the singing of "Can't Yon Hear the Pen, ales Dropping." Bonny Edgar gave the Scripture reading and Dilly gins and Nancy Palmer led in prayer. All repeated the Lord's Prayer, Mrs. Dector Knight reviewed the 5th phap, ter of the study book, "Where the Carp Banners Fly," a story about life in Japan, The group then divided for the work period, The senior girls are making a crib quilt, the senior boys a Scripture scrap book and the small- er children are also making a scrap book, using Christmas cards arid other material, Ann Douglas was at the piano and the closing hymn was "Can a Little Child Like Me?" This was followed by the benediction. Leaders of the Mission Band are Mrs, George Gibson, Mrs William Wright and Mrs, Allen Munro. In charge of the June meeting will be George, Knight, Bon-. nie Huffman and Barrie Grainger, with Mrs, Les Douglas in charge of the study book. Food Forum Interesting Miss Margaret Meyer, of the De- partment of Agriculture and Home Economies Service, was in charge of Food Forum, a lecture illustrated with pictures showing the value of Canad- ian Foods. What to eat for good health and why, was clearly explain- ed by the speaker. A discussion follow- ed Later a social hour was enjoyed with Mrs. John Lane, Mrs. Harvey Timm and Mrs. Allen Munro serving refreshments. Personals Mr. Lyle Hart and Miss Marilyn MacLean, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hunter at Blenheim, Mr. and Mrs.. Merwyn Grainger and family spent the week-end with the latter's sister, Mrs, Jim McKee at Elmira The Young People's Union of the United. Church will hold a wiener roast on Wednesday evening in the village park, The meeting will com- mence at 8.30 o'clock and a full at- tendance is hoped for, as this will be the final meeting of the season. Mrs. Davy, who has been a patient in Wingham General Hospital for some weeks, has returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ken Edgar. We are glad to know Mrs, Davy has made some improvement. Mrs, Myrtle Hardy of Listowel, is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Jas Douglas, who has been ill for many months. Mrs. Douglas' many friends hope the spring weather will bring better health. Friends here were grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. Harry Sansom of Fordwich, on Thursday, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Sansom, a native of Fordwich, was the former Mary Baird, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Baird. The girls' group will meet in the United Church schoolroom on Friday evening at 7.30 o'clocit, Choir practice will be held this week on Thursday evening at 8.30, • Mrs. Allen Munro, District director for the local Institute, attended an executive meeting at Bluevale on Monday afternoon, when plans were made for the district annual meeting which will this year be held at Gor- rie early in June, Miss Bonnie Gibson and Mr. Leo Jette, both of London, spent the week-end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gibson. Mrs. John Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Campbell, all of Thames- vine, called on old friends and neigh- bors 911 Sunday. The caP.PIDell family were former residents of this village. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gibson of Lon- don, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. William G. Gibson. Mr, and Mrs, George Gibson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Allister Green in Wingham. Members of Forest Lodge, A. F. & A. M. attended the annual service at Gorrie Presbyterian Church on Sun- day afternoon. Rev, Mr. Boggs, mini- ster of the church, was in charge of the service. Miss Mae Davidson is a patient in Wingham General Hospital. Her many friends hope she will soon be well again. Many friends in this community were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Miss Pearl Stinson of Gorrie. Miss Stinson as milliner had served Wroxeter ladies for many years. She is survived by one brother in Detroit and her uncle, with whom she resided. Mrs. Peter Milligan and Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson were called to Clif- ford on Sunday, owing to the serious illness of Mrs. George Paulin. Friends hope she will soon be well again, Mrs. Vern MacDonald of London, spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs. Albert Gallaher. Mrs. MacDonald 'reports Mrs, George MacDonald, who has been a patient in the Byron Sana- tarium for some years, is slowly im- proving. Sunday visitors With Mrs, D. W. Rae were: Mr. and Mrs Russel Rae and Mr, and Mrs, Jim Rae, all of Brant- ford. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. NeVightrean and children of Belgrave visited their mother on Saturday. Ted Smith of the local garage has been off duty through illness, but we are glad to hear he is improVing. His son, Bernal', took charge of the ser- vice station during his father's ab- sence. Joe Higgins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Higgins of Blyth, formerly of this district, who has been prin- cipal of the public school at Drumbo, for several years, has resigned and has accepted a position as principal of Mitchell public school. Joe's many friends here wish him continued suc- cess. Inspector W. R Rae of Hanover, with his two sons, 'Douglas and Jack, recently visited his mothei, Mrs, D. W. Rae. Mrs. Harold Hamilton of Wyoming, Was a visitor here on Monday last, having come to attend the funeral services of the late Donald Townsend. Mrs. Prank Forster, Toronto, spent the Week-end with her sister, Mrs, D. S. MacNaughton. 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