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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-11-12, Page 7Dead Stock (DEAD 'LAND ; CRIPPLED 'FARM ANIMALS • REMOVED 'PROMPTLY 'FOR -SANITARY ;DISP,OSAL Telephone' Collect iPalmeraton .128w !Durham 3398 GORDON 'Yk()1ING MUTED A. M:HARPER Chartered Accountant -Licensed Municipal 'Auditor 55 South Street, -Corideirieh 7TeleOhone 343 The 'ladies of the Presbyterian church held a . meeting last 'Tuesday afternoon and organized a Woman's 'Missionary Society to -take the place of the Home Helpers organization, which has been functioning for some years. Rev. M. Bailie conducted the devotional period, A hymn was sung, followed hy a"Scripture reading and prayer. Mrs. MacAuley, of Ripley, president of the Presbyterial, took' 'charge of the election of officers and the fol- lowing were chosen: president, Mrs. Alvin •Muridell; 1st vice pres., Mrs. Elmer Jeffray; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. Robert Inglis, secretary; Mrs. Har- vey Ballagh; trees., Mrs. Arnold Jeffray; literature sec., Mrs. W, 'Darling; supply, Mrs. E. Zinn; wel- come and welfare, Mrs. J. Dickson; homehelpers, Mrs. Lane; glad tid- ings,- Mrs. Curie; pianist, Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Nickel. yrs. Guthrie Reid, of Teeswatcr, • tab. charge of the installation and dedication of officers. Meetings will be' h'eld the third Thursday of each month. Mr. Ed. Gilmer is taking advantage of 'the open deer season' in' Northern -Bruce. "We wish him hck. McIntosh W.111:S. The November meeting of the Mc- -Intesh W.M.S. was held at Miss FOR FIRE, LIFE & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Stewart A. Scott Phone 293 Wingham REAL ESTATE SALESMAN <Representing Harvey 'M. Krotz Agency Listowel larrb 414••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••• Wed., Nov. 5 1=17 Thur., Nov. 6 G=56 Fri., Novl 7 G=53 Sat., Nov. 8 0=72 Mon., Nov. 10 N=40 Tues., Nov. 11 0=64 Back Numbers N=31, 1=22, 0=74, N.38, N=34, 0=67, N=32, 1=24, 1=26, 1=21, B=2, 0=62 G=54, B=3, B=14, N=45, 0=71, 1=23. B=7, B=5, 1=28 G=55, B=10, 0=68 Notice to X Winners The Wingham Kinsmen wish to announce that they have one person registered with an X completed on Nov. 11th, (0-64). Any others having completed an X on this date or previous must phone 160 by_noon on Friday, Nov. 14th. Names of X winners will be announced in next week's paper. $400 still to be won KINSMEN CLUB OF WINGHAM ing and the guests were served by three grandaughtcrs, Helen, Leona. and. Doris, assisted by Mrs. Herb Travis. MM. Harvey Johnston re- ceived the friends at the door in the afternoon and Mrs. Bert Johnston in the evening, Master Gregory Johns- ton looked after the register. Friends from a distance were Mrs. Martin Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kerr and Mrs, Harold Periard from Saginaw, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jas, Johnston. Gregory and Joy of Haliburton; Rev. and Mrs. R. (I. Hazelwood, of Mt. Forest; Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Hazlewood of St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs, Haroid Harris and Bruce of St. Marys and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mathers and Helen, Kincar- dine. G. ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Professional Eye Examinations Phone 770 Evenings by appointment. .1.11111111/11111111111".11 4 1.11 ,,,,,,,, Ilp llllllllllllllll lllllllllllllll A0/144 of the BIRTHDAYS in the FAMILY Then you'll remember to send Rust Craft Cards on time Today is the day for you to see us for Christmas greetings you'll be proud to send! It's the most economical thing you can do, and still express your true feelings at this most won- drous season of the year. 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CANADIAN NATIONAL, THE ONLY RAILWAY SERVING ALL TEN PROVINCES 'W§DNESDAY, 'NOVEMBER, 12, '1952 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE KEVIN' !Walton Couple 50 Years Married Mr. and Mrs. Silas Johnston cele- brated the 50th anniversary of their Marriage recently, About 35 guests, :members of the immediate families, were present for an anniversary turkey banquet held in Walton United Church, Lovely gifts were received and special congratulations came from Ontario Premier Leslie Frost. Mr. Johnston was born in Morris Township on March 17th, 1875, a son of the late Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Jas. Johnston, who were both^atives of Goderich township, Mrs. Johnston was the former Rebecca Forrest, born in Morris township a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex For- rest. Mrs. Johnston was born Sept. 23, 1880. Her father came from Scotland while her mother was born in Grey township. After their marriage on Nov. 5th, 1902 Mr. and Mrs. Johnston started 'married life on the old Johnston farm and later moved to the 10th con. Grey, where they lived until they move to Walton 16 years ago. The Johnstons are members of Walton United church. Mrs. Johnston is active in the Women's Missionary Society and Women's Association and a member of the choir. Mr. Johns- ton is an elder and clerk of the session, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston have three sons Harvey, Warden of Huron Coun- ty, 8th Morris, Bert on the 16th Grey, Jim, principal of Haliburton public school and seven grandaugh- ters and one grandson. Mr. Johnston has two brothers and one sister. They are Richard Johnston, Bluevale, Edward Johnston, Bluevale, and Mrs. Jas. Peacock, also of Bluevale. Mrs. Johnston has one brother and two sisters, Robert J. Forrest, Bluevale, Mrs. Geo. Wheeler, Wingham, and Mrs. Martin Kerr, Saginaw, Mich., iwho was maid of honor at Mrs. (Johnston's wedding. The family presented the honored couple with a Westminster chime clock and the grandchildren a large basket of bronze chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston enjoy good health, They were at home to their many friends who called to offer good wishes during the afternoon and evening. Baskets of gold and bronze flowers with gold satin streamers brightened the home. A three-tier wedding cake centred the linen covered table where triple can- delabra held gold candles. Mrs. Jas Johnston poured tea in the afternoon and Mrs. Angus Brown in the even- Barbara Inglis last Wednesday after- noon, with Mrs, Vogan acting as leader, The meeting opened by read- ing Hymn 183 in unison. The Scrip- ture lesson took the form of questions and answers, Miss Nellie Doig gave the questions and Mrs. F, Dustow and Mrs, Sangster read the Scripture passages' which supplies the an- swers, The roll call was on temper- ance, The hymn "Break Thou the bread of life" was sung. Mrs. Lane gave a reading "The watcher-mo- ther". Mrs. Allan White sang a solo "'There is no secret". Miss Nellie Doig gave a reading "David's Sin". Mrs. Allan Wylie read the chapter from the study bpok, Hymn 186 was sung and Mrs. John White erased the meeting with prayer. Euchre Twelve tables were in play at the first euchre of the season, held in the hall on Monday night. This party was in charge of Gordon and Alen Inglis, Jack Doig and Tom Darling. The prizes went to Mrs. Tom Parker, Mrs. Ernie Merkley, Sam Swan and Nelson Hunkin. Girls' Softball Dance The Girls' Softball team held a dance in the Hall on Thursday night. Music was supplied by Wilbee's or- chestra. The girls are trying to raise money for equipment and were a little dissappointed in the lack of interest shown. In this day and age when everyone goes so much, would it not be better to patronize our home interests a little more. Without your support the small clubs, be it ball or hockey, cannot carry on. "Let's get behind them". S.S. Meeting • A meeting of the teachers and of- ficers of the United Church S.S. was held at the home of the supt., Mr. Roy Rutherford on Friday evening. Supplies for the coming year were ordered and plans were made for the S.S. Xmas entertainment which, this year, will take the form of a congre- gational supper when the children, their parents, and anyone connected with the church, will meet, This This supper will be held in the com- munity hall on Friday evening, Dec- ember 5th. Personals Mrs. Thos. Abraham is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. John Warden and Mr. Warden of St. Pauls. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McLean and family, of Port Elgin were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch Jr. on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McNeil and fam- ily, of Brussels, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Neil McNeil. A marriage of interest here took place in Annan 'United Church, lest Saturday, at 11.30 a.m. when Victoria Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Everett Johnston, of Annan, became the bride of Everett W. Johann, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Johann, of Owen SoUnd. Rev. Angus Smith conducted the double ring ceremony. Later, a reception for 80 guests was held at the Seldon House, Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Ross McKague were guests at the .recep- tion. Miss Nellie Disig is spending a week with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Grant, Jim- my and Robert;" of Teeswater, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Robb, Elaine and Donald of Amberley, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dustow. The Presbyterian Y .P.S. held a social evening in the S.S. room of the Church Monday night of last week. A devotional period was conducted, fol- lowed by Hymn 34 and the Lord's prayer in unison. George Nickel gave the Scripture reading from Psalm 21, followed by Hymn 252. The Social convener, Bruce Darling, then took charge. Games and contests were enjoyed for the remainder of the eve- ning. Lunch was served at the close, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zinn and Diane, of Dungannon, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Alan Darling on Sun- day afternoon, Mrs. Nellie Harper is staying with her cousin, Mrs, Jack Bradwell, help- ing to nurse Miss Ann Bradwell, who suffered a stroke two weeks ago. At the United Church cm Sunday, Rev. J. H. Martin preached a very challenging sermon in connection with the Remembrance Day service. The choir rendered a suitable number, Mrs. John Mulvey, who has been spending a few weeks at the honle of her daughter, Mrs. D. Eardie, has returned to the home of her son, Mr, Harry Mulvey. Mrs. Wan. Merkley entertained 18 ladies at a demonstration on Wednes- day afternoon. Mrs. Viola Haines, of Blyth, gave a demonstration which was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Merkley, assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Bennett, served a dainty lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reid and fam- ily moved to Bolton on Saturday, where they will make their home. We regret very much losing them from our midst, but our best wishes go with them for good health and pros- perity. Mr. Harry Gowdy is,this week at- tending county council at Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Inglis and fam- ily were in Hanover on Sunday at- tending a church service at which Eleanor Grace, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Tegler, was baptized. On Thursday the teacher and pu- pils of Belmore School had a short programme, at which they presented the Reid children with gifts before their departure to Bolton. Mary El- liott read the address and Dorothy Mc. Nee, Doreen McGlynn and 'Keith Mul- vey presented billfolds to Sylvia, Don- na, Edith and Raymond, after which Sylvia thanked her fellow-pupils. 'They all joined in singing "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows' . Morris Council Passes Accounts The council met in the Township Hall on November 3rd., 1952, with all the members present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopt- ed on motion of Bailie Parrott and Sam A]cock. Moved by .Chas. Coultes, seconded by Wm, Elston, that the engineer's report on the Smith drain be provis- ionally adopted, Carried. Moved by Chas. Coultes seconded by Baffle Par- rot, that the road bills as presented by the Road Superintendent be paid: Carried. Moved 'by Chas. Coultes, seconded by Sam.Alcock, that the meeting adjourn to meet again on December 15th., at 10 am. Carried. Smith Drain-H. Johnston $14;00, M. McIntosh $14.00, H. White $3,50, D. Alcock $10.00, C. Rowland $3.50, W. Bishop $5.00; selecting jurors, 11, Johnston $4.00, A. Fraser ;COO, 'G. Marten 4,00; A. Nichol, fox bounty, $2.00; F. Alcock, fox bounty, $2.00; Municipal World, supplies, $1.73; Govier Drain, George Haines $14.00, Dave Craig '$70.00, Keith Webster '$21.00, Mervin 'Govier $85.00, John Nesbitt $54.00, E. A. McMillan $135.00. Geo. C. Martin, Clerk. Harvey C. Johnston, Reeve It's a little early for this sort of greeting. But it's never too early to place your order with the WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES for those "better- than - ever" 1 9 5 2 Christmas Cards. Yes, now in the month of Nov. IS the time for you to come in and look over our host of ideas. See how economical it is for you to send your friends and loved- ones, "personalized" cards that deliver your message at Christmastime. MTS. Bernard Hall ,of Blyth, visited on Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. And- rew Kirk, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Conn and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs., Melvin MacDonald of Teeswa- ter. Mr. and Mrs. Carman Farrier and son, of Long Branch, and Miss Winni- fred Farrier, of Toronto, spent Sun- day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Mrs. James Wilson Sr., has been a patient in Wingham Hospital dur- ing the week-end, Mrs. Jack Hen- derson, •of Lucknow, is also a patient after an operation there. Many in this district will be inter- ested to know of the passing in Vic- toria Hosptal, London, of Mrs. (Rev.) T, C. •Wilkinson, of Belmont. Mr. Wilkinson was formerly a pastor in St. Helens and VVhitechurch United Churches, His wife, formerly Laura Coiling, was the eldest daughter In a family of six daughters and two sons, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Coiling of Huron Township. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Murray, of Toronto, and one daughter, Doris, of Victoria Hospital. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery; London. She had suffered from a heart condi- tion for the past three years, Mrs. Victor Haines, of Morris, is a sister. The many friends of the families in this district extend sympathy to the bereaved ones. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Thompson and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Selah Breckenridge, of Jamestown. Miss Eleanore Wightman from Vic- toria Hospital, London, attended the commencement exercises on Friday evening. Miss Barbara Gaunt, of Western University,' also was present and spent the week-end with her Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt, of E Wawanosh. The W.M.S. of Brick United Church are holding a bazaar and church ' social In SS, No, 9, E, Wawanosh this Friday evening. Mrs. John Thompson will be present and show her slides, taken in Trinidad. The proceeds go to the building fund for the new United Church Training School. This society has been invited to Belgrave United Church this Tues- day evening to hear Miss Laura Collar, returned missionary, speak there. Mr. Donald Shiell, of St. Thomas, visited with Mr, and Mrs. Frank Thompson on Thursday last, after attending the Walkerton Christmas Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Welwood and Mrs. Ezra Welwood and Gordon were in London on Sunday visiting with Mr. •Welwood, in Westminster Hos- pital, Mr. Clayton Scholtz and little Nancy Simmons, of London, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz. Mrs. Jas. Tiffin moved last week to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caslick, where she will spend the winter months. Mr. Harry Gregg, of St. Georges, and his daughter, Miss Winnifred Gregg, of Brantford, 'have been visit- ing at the home of his nephew, Mr. John Craig ,and with Mr. and Mrs. W,m. Dawson. On Sunday all visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Tiffin, of Kinloss. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McIlrath spent Thursday at London. Quite a crowd gathered at Fordyce school last Friday evening for the masquerade dance. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cumming, Mr. Wallace Miller and Mrs. Gordon MacPherson acted as judges. The prizes went to Mr. Chas. Martin and Mr. John Boyle for the best dressed couple. Miss Lois Webster and Miss Wilson for the comic dressed couple, Marlene and Jean Martin for the best dressed children, to Barbara Ann Purdon for the best fancy dressed girl and to Lynn O'Malley for the best dressed boy. Clark Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Athol Bruce and Arnold provid- ed music for dancing. The school made $15 after expenses. Mr. and Mrs. Len Westbrook of Goderich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius, Among those from a distance who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Charlotte Murray last Monday were: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Weaver, of Walters Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. LoLrne Scott and her father, Mr. Reuben Stokes, of Turn- berry, and her sister Mrs. Gordon Weir, visited on Sunday at the home of their sister, Mrs. Frank Douglas, and family, Of Clifford. Miss Mary Louise Pocock, of Q.A.C., Guelph, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pocock, of E. Wawanosh. Miss Mildred Henning, of Wing- ham, visited last week with Mrs. Archie Purdon. About 18 ladies attended the course in the Memorial Hall here last week, when Miss Eleanor Kidd, of Ottawa, was in charge of the course, "Make it right". The course proved very interesting and instruc- tive. Mrs. T. Moszkowski, of E. Wawa- nosh, left for London last Friday, where she took the plane on the be- ginning of her trip home to England, The family received a cable the next day of her safe arrival there. Mr. John Currie was a patient last week in Wingham Hospital, suffering from infection in his hand, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Purdon, of Wingham, Mr. Harris Purdon, who has been with the Storm Construc- tion Co., at Tobermory, and Mr. Chas. McQuillin, of Grand Bend, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Purdon, of W. Wawanosh, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Robinson and Gary visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson, of Blyth. Mrs. J. Buckton has been under the Doctor's care during the past week. Miss Olive Terriff Reg.N., of Lis- towel Hospital staff, spent the week- end here with her mother, Mrs. Mac Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Phillion, of Woodstock, visited on Sunday with Mr. Thos. Robinson at Mr. Mason Robinson's. Mrs, Chas. Martin, Mrs. J. G. Gilles- pie and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz Visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Campbell, of Seaforth. Communion service will be held in the 'United Church here on Sunday, NEWS OF BELMORE Presbyterian Ladies Organize Wionrien's Missionary Society YEWS OF WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Humphrey Celebrate Diamond Anniversary awmoorovemAgmmologmolvmow.,,mmepi;v.,,mgovawati. .g1111 Ilfermr‘ Christmas Folks Many people in this community will extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Humphrey, of St. Helens, who on Sunday celebrated their dia- mond wedding anniversary, with the gathering of their brothers and sis. tern, son and daughters, grand-child- ren and great-grandchildren, almost fifty in number at the morning service in St. Helens United Church. After the service an address was read and beautiful gifts were presented to them from church friends, Afterwards all gathered at their home, where they were at home to many callers during the afternoon. Mrs. Humphrey was formerly Kezia Phillips, and was raised in East Wa- wanosh. The couple made their home in West Wawanosh, with the excep- tion of a few years spent at Yellow- grass, Sask. They received many telegrams of best wishes, including One from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, and from local government representatives. Mrs. George Walker, of East Wawanosh, is a daughter, and spent the week-end there, The flowers in St. Helens Church were placed there as a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey's great- grandchildren, of whom there are fifteen. Farm Forum Whitechureh Farm Forum group met on Monday evening .at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Laidlaw with an attendance of 30. Three groups discussed the subject for the evening, "Should women take a greater part in the public affairs of the country". All agreed that they should. They have the franchise and should be able to make their voice ,heard in the af- fairs of the country. These interests keep them out of a rut, keener mind- ed, less selfish, keep their families in- terested and broadens their views, "Where women attend meetings there is a different note, and desire to ac- complish something. The obvious lack of women in government positions is caused by the home responsibilities, not through lack of interest, educa- tion or capabilities. The next meet- ing will be held at the home of Mr. James and Mr. Chas. Martin. All are invited to attend. Mrs. John Purdon and Mr. Cecil Falconer held high points in euchre during the recreation period. Mrs. James Falconer and Mr. Robert Purdon held low points. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. Personals Mrs. Harry Moss and children, of Bright, spent the week-end at the Bhoenne meocfmaghenerparents, Mr. and Mrs. han. On Saturday all visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cul- bert, of Listowel. Mr. Harry Moss, who has been working at Tiverton, spent Sunday there and all visited with Mr. and, Mrs. James McIntyre, of Ridgetown,,on Sunday. Mrs. Irene Paterson, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. William Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Falconer and John, of .Glamis, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Falconer. family and Mr. Russell Moore, of Preston, spent Sunday with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Moore, and visited with their brother Mr. Edward Moore, in Wingham Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Currie and family, from Westhill, George -Jac- ivies, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Winegarden and family, and Bob Currie were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Montgomery and family, Wm, Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. John Jamieson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ruttan and fatnily spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elliott, Bluevale. The Country curling club held a euchre in S.S. No, 9, E. Wawanosh, on Monday evening with a good at- tendance, Eleven tables of eUchre were played. Mrs. Mason Robinson and Mr. Geo, Carter held high points. Mrs. Gorden Mundell and Mr. John Willits held low points. The same officers wore appointed for another with a Baptismal service also, year and lunch was Served, All en- Me. and Mrs, Ed Leeder and chil- joyed the opportunity to get iiee dren and Mrs. Beim and children, of quainted with others in this club. Orillia, spent a few days last week Mr. and Mrs, Jas, B. Currie spent with Mr. and Mrs, Clark McGregor. The chicken pox have been going the rounds of the school children in this district. The Craig, Conn and Gaunt children, Jack Coultes and Jim Morrison are the victims this week. Mr. and Mrs. Milian Moore and family spent Saturday with Mr. and Webb and Hazel, of Paisley, Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson, of Fevers- Mrs, M. A. McDonald, Mrs. Wm. Mc- ham. Kenzie and Miss Jennie Reid, of