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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-12-17, Page 34111. 441010000000411101M410000404“401K410440PPg-VccfgAtIPLIegippre Give Chinaware Qor Christmas Bone China Cups and Saucers Open Stock Dinnerware - Assorted Tea Pots Vases, Cream & Sugars, Novelty Salt & Peppers Let us help you select your Gift THE WALLPAPER SHOP „Ii-Atptamok Santa Claus Specials Stafford Mince Meat 20 oz. 41c Stafford Pears 20 oz. 29c Stafford Peaches , 20 oz. 25c • Dole's Crushed Pineapple 20 oz. 34c Green Giant Peas 15 oz. 2 for 39c Stokely's Peas 15 oz. 2 for 39c Green Giant Wax Beans 15 oz. 2 for 37c Dole's Fruit Cocktail 28 oz. 47c Stokely's Golden Cream Corn 20 oz. 2 for 39c Fresh Vegetables & Fruits arriving daily for your Christmas Table. SHAW'S GROCETERIA FREE DELIVERY PHONE 161 See our Display of Christmas Tins of Gray-Dunn Cookies. ltit-ItiM(!i11*--PAPA-702,101%10110bbt.o-lt4-100UM 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 i li s ti l lu s i m mw om m u li f i l in g il l i i ff i l l n e in it il 011110.VIANIMMIMMONINIMMIllt Special Cash Prices For Saturday December 20th Cottage Roll . lb. 52c Fresh Pork Sausage 2 lbs. 65c Fresh Side Pork lb. 38c Shoulder Roast of Pork lb. 40c Butt Roast of Pork lb. 45c Fresh Ground Beef lb. 50c Shoulder Roast of Beef lb. 55c Rib Roast Rolled . lb. 60c Rolled Boiling Beef lb. 50c ORDER YOUR XMAS FOWL NOW A. J. Lockridge BUTCHER Phone 35 Wingham 11..11•••11111915 Frigidaire Appliance pWaNgallieRWAVAVAICAV.AEMMOVaNisstaWM1b0601631165ASS ...no time to lose ! FREE! LARGE GRADE 'A' Tu iffy With a Purchase of any 1 GENEROUS DISCOUNTS PLUS CH:ISTM qa 111 -74 ;.-Ta • - titalt WASHERS and DRIERS Special Prices till Christmas From $249. up DEEP FREEZERS $375. up From $375. up See the Wonder Oven "2 in 1" ALL NEW STOCK — FULLY GUARANTEED 10% Down - - up to 2 years to pay THOMSON SEE EPPLIANCES and SAVE W'INGHAM - PHONE 29 ',•ft5S440$,A5Stgaile,140140A5A0Mr14,5$453~11104,5160 NEWS OF 13ELMORE McIntosh Woman's Assoc. Elects Mrs. R. 'Harkness The Christmas meeting of the McIn- tosh Woman's Association was held on Friday, December 12th, at the home of Mrs, Leslie Harkness with an at- tendance of 22 members, one visitor and eight children, Quilting was done for Mrs. Clark Renwick. The meeting opened by singing the hymn, "0 Come All Ye Faithful", The Christmas story was read by Mrs, Robert Harkness, followed by ,a verse of the hymn, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear". The following officers were 'elected for the year 1953: President; Mrs, Ro- bert :Harkness; 1st, vice pres., Mrs; J, Harper; 2nd. vice pres., Mrs. Jack Fer- guson; secretary, Mrs Ivan Haskins; treasurer, Mrs. Elmer Haskins; sick- box comm., Mrs, C, Scott, Mrs. Herb. Busby, Mrs. E. Gilmar and Miss Bar- bara Inglis; flower comm, Mrs. Bruce Harkness, Mrs. Alen Sangster, Mrs, George Harper and Mrs. Robert Fer- guson; program comm,, Mrs. C. Boyd, Mrs. Bruce Harkness and Mrs. Ivan Haskins; work comm,, Mrs. G. Hub- bard, Mrs. George Harper, Mrs. Ma- whinney and Mrs. C. Renwick; pianist, Mrs. Leslie Harkness. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction and a bountiful lunch was served. A bale was also packed at this meeting. Euchre and Solo Eighteen tables were in play at the euchre and solo at the hall on Mon- day night. The conveners for the even- ing were Mrs. George Merkley, Miss Anna Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch. The prize winners for euchre were Mrs. Thos. Parker, Mrs. Win. Merkley, Sam Swan and Glenn Will. The lucky players for solo were Mr. Elmer Schnurr and Mrs. Jos, For. tenay. . W. I. Quilting The Women's Institute held its De- cember meeting in the community hall last Wednesday afternoon in the form of a quilting. Two quilts were tied and will be sent to Korea. Mrs. Paul Preiss pieced and donated the two tops and -arAgAmitmegook Hanna,s Men's Wear Men's Smart Array of Wide Assortment of Gift Handkerchiefs Gift Ties Bow Ties 25c up $1.00 up $1.00 Striped ' Broadcloth Pyjamas $3.95 up Good-looking Leather Belts $1.50 up All-wool Tartans $7.95 up >404*orovrpora ilwotratok,poro-. Miss Agnes Johnston, of Toronto, do- nated the lining. Mrs, Martin read a beautiful Christ- mas story, The roll call was donations for shut-ins, The ladies decided to take eharge of the booth at the arena again this winter, in response to an invita- tion from the arena committee. It is hoped that the ladies of the community will assist as they did last year, Word has been received that the bales of clothing sent to families in Greece, last August, arrived safely and in good condition. They Were very much ap- preciated. Mrs. Johann appealed to everyone, ,to contribute anything they could find of Interest, toward compil- ing the new Tweedsmuir book. Y.P.S. The Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church, assisted by the young mar- ried ladies, put on a congregational supper last Monday night. Rev. M. Bailie showed pictures portraying Dickens Christmas Carol, while Mrs. Alvin Mundell read the story. Every- one enjoyed the get-together. Zinn - Smyth A marriage of interest to a number here, took place in the United Church parsonage, Dungannon, on November 30th., when Rev. George Watt united in wedlock, Clarke Zinn, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Zinn, of R. R. 1, Dungannon, and Donna Elaine Smyth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Smyth, R. R. 2, Auburn. A wed- ding dinner for the immediate famil- ies was served at the bride's home after the ceremony and later they left for a honeymoon trip to Ottawa and New York. They will reside on the groom's farm in Ashfield Township. Personals Mr. and Mrs. George Curie, of Tor- onto, and Mr. Kenneth Curle, of Cain- duff, Man., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Curie. We -regret to report that Mr. Wrn. Darling is a patient in Victoria Hos- pital, London, having undergone a serious operation there last Friday. We wish him a complete and not too len- gthy recovery. Mr. Ross Vogan, Mrs, Lester Fel- coner and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vogan were in Woodstock last Saturday, at- tending the funeral of Mrs. Henry Vogan, who passed away in the hos- pital there in her 86th year. Mrs. Fred Dustow spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Neill, in Woodstock. Mrs. Nelson Loutitt and Miss Mae Davidson, of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Loutitt, Mr. and Mrs. Rae Loutitt and daughter, of Howick, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell on Saturday. Miss Muriel Haskins is recuperat- ing after an attack.,• of jaundice. Mrs, Wm. Nickel, who suffered .a heart at- tack at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stan Mockford, of Toronto, is still confined to bed. Her friends here hope for her a quick and complete recovery. Miss Evelyn Renwick is confined to her home with an ear infection. We wish for her a speedy recovery, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McNeill and Mr. and Mrs. James McNeill and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Neil Mc- Neill on Sunday. Christmas concerts at Union No. 12 and S. S. No. 1, Howick, were Well at- tended this past week. All report ex- cellent programs, which were a credit to the teachers and pupils, Reuben Stokes Dies A grand old man passed away in this district last week in the person of Mr. Reuben Stokes. Since the death of his wife some years ago, he has been living alone on his farm in Turn- berry Twp. .00 , Fine Selections Tables Occasional Chairs Lamps . . . Pictures China .. Ornaments WARREN HOUSE C. C. MACIMION Phone 475 Wingham in spite of repeated invitations, from different members of his family to go and live with them, he preferred his old home. He was of a very sociable nature and many were the friends who dropped in for a ,friendly chat and a cup of tea. Mr. Stokes was of a quiet disposition but he had deep convic- tions and the courage to stand by them when the occasion demanded it. He was respected for his many ster- ling qualities to a degree not attained by many. He was an elder of Knox Presby- terian Church, Belmore, and when younger took an active part in school and community affairs. He was fond of children and will be long remem- bered by the kiddies of Belmore for the rides and treats of candy which he gave them. Missionary Speaker Mr, Jack, a missionary serving in Brazil, under the Unevangelized Fields Mission Board, who is here on furlough, gave an interesting address in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening and showed beautiful coloured views of that land, pictures which he had taken himself. There was a fair attendance, considering the storm:, weather and a collection was taken amounting to over $26.00 for his work. FORDW1CH The Woman's Association held their December meeting in the United Church basement. The meeting was opened with carols and the reading of the Christmas story. Rev. W. R. Tris- tram brought a Christmas message on "Keeping Lhristmas by Giving from the Heart and Expecting No Reward." Greetings from the Rev. S. Miner and Mrs. Miner, a former minister and his wife were read. The following slate of officers for 1953 was presented: President, Mrs. J. Winter; 1st. vice pres., Mrs. G. Rich- ards; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. C. Wilson; secretary, Mrs. Harold Doig; treasur- er, Mrs. Glenn Johnston; organists, Mrs. Ken Graham and Mrs. G. Pitten- dreigh; work comm., Mrs. E. Johnston Mrs. W. Campbell, Mrs. E. Stinson, Mrs. George Baker and Mrs. Emma Williamson. Mrs, Bella Greaves, Who was a pa- tient in Listowel Memorial.hospital for several weeks after breaking her hip, returned to her home last week and is being cared for by Mrs, Emma Williamson, TARA, LEGION /WRNS MORTGAGE. The regular meeting of the Tara Branch of the Canadian Legion was held recently and took the form of a banquet. More than forty members sat down to a hot turkey supper. Fol- lowing the dinner, the mortgage on the building was burned. North American. Life and Casualty Co. Read Office --- Winnipeg All Types of Insurance Super Life Plans fer Cfnliken Sickness - Accident Coirprage Hospitalization with medical- surgical benefits (individual or group' coverage) -CONTACT Wingham Representative FORD MURRAY Phone 582-J The Wingbarn Advance-Times, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 192 Page Three I I