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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-07-30, Page 9BIGGEST ALLOWANCES: FOR YOUR WORN TIRES B.F.G. Round-Up Time is your opportunity to trade-in your old, unsafe tires and save money, too! During Round-Up Time you'll get a special allowance on new, dependable B.F.G. tires of your choice. Hot summer pavements and unsafe tires add up to danger ahead! New tires now will give you safe summer driving, with plenty of good- traction tread for maximum safety and control on icy roads when winter comes. Yes, it will pay you every way to trade-in your worn tires on a set of safe B. F.G. tires. Guaranteed B. F. Goodrich DEFIANCE TIRES cosr 20-27% LESS SEE THE FAMOUS B.F.G. LIFESAVER TUBELESS TIRE Safest tire in the world! The revolutionary tire that protects against blowouts . . . punctures ... dangerous skids. YOUR TIRES MAY LOOK 0.K.... BUT: Your tires may look alright,.but inside they may be dangerously near a blowout. Only an expert can tell if any cords are frayed or broken—and broken cords mean a blowout is not far away. Let our experts check your tires for safety. You'll ride happier on safe tires! . „., 4111111-,,m,, --"-P1S°41r San US Mow/ S P E RI AE L D MAT ED E T I MA LE L 00 WN LAYNI C E S Merkley otors FERGUSON TRACTORS and Equipment HELLO WINGHAM Here are some of the feature attractions Goderich is offering at its Old Home Week AUGUST 3 TO 7 Street dancing on the Square every night to the music of W.J,R. Big Barn Frolic The Monday morning Historical Parade will be the biggest thing of its kind ever seen in Huron County. There are special prizes for floats depicting some aspect of Huron's history, open to all the County. Monday afternoon the Saddle Club entertains with a thrilling progtam of Hurdle, Chariot and other races. Tuesday evening the Huron All Stars headed by Charlie Justice of Lucknowf take on the Chicago World Champion Coloured Soft Ball Team. Tuesday night there will be an Old Time Fiddlers en:test and dancing for the first time on the new floor in the Goderich Memorial Arena. Wednesday afternoon the Goderich racing Association ere putting up purses. of $3,000.00 for a Stellar Harness Meet, with a full card in classes. Wednesday night a League game of Box larrosse between Wallaceburg and Sarnia will be played in the Memorial Arena, On Thursday night Toronto Daily Star presents its .famous free Concert in the Arena, Prizes for the best Carnival Costumes. twoommarm,.. MIDWAY — BANDS — FUN GALORE Goderich Old Horne Week It's a safe bet--for easier , Your car's steerin driving g sh y ould be for inspected at least twice a loose or worn parts. Your car is only as safe and your as its weakest parts, car's steering assembly is most vital to its safety, :Bring your check-up! car in today for lk no-obligataen Win gham 111 '; motors Telephone 139 1PAGE SIX THE WING1-1AM ADVANCE-TIMES WedneS001t July ,00th, /YEWS OF CORRIg Lorne King Receives Injuries Temishaming Explosion with a construction gang in North- ern ..Quebec, has been injured in an explosion and was in hospital in Tem- •iSkaming, Quebec, He was in a cast as he suffered injuries to his spine and it is believed, a cracked verte- brae. His arms were also severely burned. A son of Mr. Stephen King, be was well knewn as one of the stars of the Gorrie hockey team, The wife and little daughter were spending the summer with him. Mrs. 'Harold Farr left Sunday a.m. for Most Important Possession At least 80% of our knowledge comes to us through the eyes. Yet we are more careless about eyesight than any other possession, Many people have defective vision without even knowing it, 'Nothing is more important than your own two eyes. Have them examined once a year. Begin now, W. R. HAMILTON, OPTOMETRIST "A Complete Visual Analysis" will, be the apeaker. Reception for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carson A lovely studio couch in green velour was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carson, the former Margaret Wearring, on Thursday night, when there was a large gathering of friends at the community hall. Mrs. Earl King read a humorous address in rhyme. The evening was spent in dancing and refreshments were served. The Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan, B,A., H.E., will be inducted into the Gerrie charge of the United Church of Canada on Thursday evening, july 31st. Service to commence at 8 IP.m. with the Rev. W. R. Tristram, of Fordwich, in charge assisted by the Rev. R. A. Brook, H,Th., of Bluevale, Ladies' Auxiliary The Ladies' Auxiliary to the How- ick Legion met in the Legion rooms for their regular meeting, with Mrs, Ridley presiding, Members are in- vited to attend a Drumhead service to be held in Goderich on Aug. 3rd. Mrs. Earl Baker, who is moving to London in the near future, was pre- sented with ife, cup and saucer, Mrs. Baker also won the mystery box, Anglican Church Service Withdrawn For the first four Sundays in August there will be no service at St. Stephen's Church as the Rev, G. D. Vogan will be on holiday. Mr, and Mrs. Vogan are spending their va- cation at London and other, points. From Aug. 18th to 28th, Mr. Vogan will be at the Church of England Camp near Hayfield, where he will be instructor in church history, Newlyweds Honored On Tuesday night of last week Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hutchison (nee Marie Johnston) were honored by friends and neighbors at a miscellaneous shower in the community hall The evening was spent in dancing to Music by the Fordwich Orchestra, Mrs, Fydell, of Smithville, spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Gerald Galbraith, after returning from her cottage at Fort Elgin, Mrs, Lochead, Detroit, and Mrs. lda Griffith, of Wingham, visited on Monday and Tuesday with Miss Emma Irwin, Miss Jean Scott, home economist for Huron county and well known to many girls in Howick, has been transferred to Perth with headquart- ers at Stratford. Miss Jean Steckle, Kitchener, will succeed her as home economist for Bruce and Huron with headquarters at Walkerton, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fear and their daughter, Mrs. Brown, of Blyth, visited Mrs. Armstrong on Tuesday. L.O.B.A, Receives Prize A cheque for five dollars has been received by Mrs, Geo. King, treas., of the. L.O.B.A., as a prize for the best- dressed lodge in the parade at Wing- ham on July 1st. The ladies were wearing new capes and berets. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Willow, of Vic- toria Square, are spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs. Fred Feigel, con, 2. Mr. Alford Brown, of Delhi, was a week-end guest at the same home. Miss Jean Sparling, Mr, Harvey Sparling and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sparling, Yvonne and Wanda, have returned from a motor trip to the west coast. They took the Canadian route on their way out and returned through the U,S.A, Service will be resumed in the United Church at the usual hour with the new minister, Rev. Buchan an, in ,the pulpit ,on Sunday next August 3rd . Mrs. Anna Woodcock, of Toronto, visited with Miss Emma Irwin on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, W, 0, Lawson and Peter, of Toronto, are spending this week with Mrs. Ethel 13radnack, Mr. John Underwood, Palmerston, spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Earl Underwood. Mr, and Mrs, Jack Hutchison and Jack Edgar spent the week-end with the former's son, Mac at 13arrie, Miss Ethel Chantler and Mr, Archie Edgar, of London, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar, Mr, and Mrs, Edgar, with their guests, motor- ed to Kingston last week and took the boat trip thrdugh the •Thousand Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Short' find Carol, Fergus, visited Mr, and Mrs. Tom Short on Saturday enroute to Port Elgin, where they will spend a few days. Ronald Short, Fergus, spent the week-end with his grand- parents. Mr. Douglas McCaig, of Toronto, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs, T, L, McInnes, Mr, and Mrs, Lorne Walker and Edith spent last week with the former's brother, Mr. Mervyn Walker, and Mrs, Walker, 'Coldwater. Mrs. Allan Emmerson and Mr. Geo, Emmerson, of Owen Sound, visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Downey. Miss Shirley Jackson, Brussels, spent last week with her grand- mother, Mrs. Chas. Kitchen. Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Nickel, Tees- water, visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Gallaway. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Shera accom- panied Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McDer- mitt and family to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch Sr., near Beth-tore. On Thursday, July 31st, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson will be fifty-one years married. Congratulations and best wishes are extended. Mrs. Melissa Fallis, Harriston, and Mrs, B. greaves, Fordwich, visited with Mrs. F. C. Taylor the first of the week, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson and family, Mr. Jim Marwick, who has spent the summer at Mr. Bob Fer- guson's Jr., and Mr. and Mrs, Harry Ferguson attended the Meadd re- union at Mr, Harold Corbett's farm near Lucan on Saturday. Mrs. Linda Kenny, of New York City, and Mr. and Mrs. Ketterborn, of Milverton, were visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs, Cloyne Michel, Mrs. Kenny left Melton by plane for Calgary on Saturday, Misses Eleanore Carson and Nellie Ruttan, of Toronto, and Kathie Ford, Tillsonburg, were week-end visitors at their respective homes. Many friends will join in best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes, who on Tuesday, July 29th, marked a fortieth wedding anniversary. Mr. Jas, Graham, and Alex., of To- ronto, are holidaying with friends here. Mr, Walker Hastie and son, Don- ald spent the week-end at Ken Hastie's home, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ferguson, Columbus, Ohio, are visiting with. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ferguson this week. The gentlemen are brothers- WESTFIELD Dr. Alex Cox, of Carroll, Man, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox. Mr, and Mrs. George Lee, and Miss Hattie Wightman, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wightman. Mr .and Mrs. George Cook, Evelyn and Lois, of Belgrave, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boak and James, of -Crewe, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Fred Cook. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McDowell on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mackintosh and children and Mrs. L. Mackintosh, of Kitchener, Mr. Sizbse de Haas of Holland is assisting Mr. Alvin Snell with the farm work, Mr. John Gear, of Kitchener, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. Ar- mond MeBurney. Mr. Bill Rodger, of Milverton, and Miss Betty Rodger, of Goderich, spent the week-end with choir parents, and Mrs. Emerson Rodger. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walsh, of Blyth, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cook. A gathering of the Patterson, An- derson and Scobie clan was held on Sunday afternoon at Mr, Earl Wight.- man's grove. Little Misses Wendy and Janet' Abel, of St. Thomas, are visiting their aunt, Mrs, Arthur Spiegelberig' and Mr. SpiegelbQrg, Miss Colina Clark, of St. Catharines, is visiting her sister, Mrs, Marvin. McDowell and Mn 1VicDowell. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson and children, of Yellowknife, visited, re- cently with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox. Mr. and Mrs, Kingsley Monk and' Mr. Gerald Monk, of Waterloo, vie- ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mra, Arthur Spiegelberg, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell and family were Goderich visitors on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Douglas Campbell and children visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Craig, of Walton. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Radfcrd, of Parkhill, visited the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Donald Snell. Mr, and Mrs, Arthur Spleelberg visited on Tuesday with friends and relatives at Waterloo and Kitchener. Word came to Westfield of the death of Mrs, James Hoover, of Ed- monton, Alta. Mrs. Hoover was for- merly a Westfield resident. Tim fun- eral was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank (Eleanor) Far- ley. Visitors last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Snell were Mrs. J, McBrian, of Goderich, Miss Mau- reen Kurschinski, of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. John Daer, of Auburn. For Complete Satisfaction with every type of interior and Exterior Decorating Work Cali Jensen & Zurbrigg Decorators Phone 642-w-12 Phone 681-w Word has been received here that daughters are recovering nicely from Lorne King, who has been working shock, brnises, and lacerations which they received on Tuesday when their car plunked over the embankment South of Mrs. Kaine's residence. They were taken to the Wingharn General Hospital but were able to re- turn to their home on Wednesday, Mrs. McCracken also received a broken rib. Several hundred dollars damage was done to their car, Black Preceptory Service Members of the L.0,B.A, and L.O.L. are invited to attend the • church service which the county Black Temiskaming, Knights are having in the Fordwich Recovering From Injuries United Church on Sunday evening, Mrs. Effie McCracken and her Aug. 3rd. Rev. J, W, Button, Atwood,