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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-01-07, Page 7• SEE. OUR BEAUTIFUL BRIAR PIPES $2.50 & $3.50 HASELROVE'S SMOKE SHOP Oirgiefo: .. . . ,,,,, • 2-Deer Sedan, Pathfinder Deluxe Series A. M. HARPER CEMETERY LETTERING Promptly Done chartered Accountant Licensed Municipal Auditor 55 South Street, Goderich Telephone 343 ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT WINGHAM MEMORIAL SHOP 'Phone 256 R. A. Spotton Custom Catctlincs. Chieftain Deluxe Series (6 or 8 Cylinders) Ailoqbe wit sifould cut-Qv /abbot! Of course, when a new bridge or highway is completed, it's tradi- tional for some prominent citizen or government official to cut the ribbon in the opening ceremony. And yet . . Often this honour might be awarded with good reason to any one of the nation's life imstirance policyholders. Why should they deserve this distinction? Because it is their premium money, part of which is invested for them by life insurance com- panies, which makes it possible to build many such useful public works. Not only roads and bridges, but electrical power sta- tions, waterworks, stores. homes, office buildings and industrial plants are built with the help of life insurance dollars. So here's to the life insurance policyholdersl While they pro- vide financial security for their families and themselves, they also help make. Canada a better land to live in! AT YOUR SERVICE! A trained life Underwriter — representing one of the more than 50 Canadian, British and United States life insurance companies in Canada — will gladly help you plan for your family's security and your own needs in later years. Rely on hint! THE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN CANADA "It is Good Citizenship to own tire Insurance" Seventy members of Howick Lions Club and their friends gathered at the Brunswick Hotel, Wingharn, for their annual turkey dinner and Christ- mas party on Tuesday night. Guests were welcomed by the president, Har- vey McDermitt, of Fordwich, Upon arriving each guest was presented with a paper bag to sreve as a mitt and were asked to shake hands with as many as possible. Several were lucky to receive a prize when they greeted the 13th person. Following the dinner Dr. R, B. Palmer showed mov- ing pictures, some of which were of local interest, Mr, Ivanson, Toronto, was present representing T. B. Pre- vention. Association in which project Howiek Lions have always had a keen interest, Assembly singing was led by Gilbert HOwes, with Harvey McBride at the piano. Fordwich quartette com- prising Harvey Bride, Everitt Cooper, Jack Seifert and Don Warner sang several numbers as did Don Warner, playing his own accompaniment on the guitar. Miss Shirley Ashton ac- companied the quartette. Contests and the game of charades proved Interest- ing, A few games of bingo were en- joyed with the special, a bread box, going to Gilbert Howes, of Wroxeter. Gifts from a gaily decorated tree were presented to the ladies bringing to a close a party which, in the opin- ion of many, was the best yet. Progresaive Euchre Twelve tables were in play when the Women's Institute held a Progres- sive euchre in the Masonic club rooms on ,Friday night, In charge of the party were Mrs. Nen Webster, con- vener, Mrs, Les, Douglas and Mrs. Frank Earle. High scores were 'held by Miss Jean Wilton and. Mrs. Thos, Parker, J, H, Wylie and Thos, Mc- Glynn, Mrs. John Lane won the birth- day prize and Mrs. Wes Heimpel the lucky chair prize, Following refresh- ments, served by the committee, a few games of bingo were played, with Mrs, Allen Munro winning the special, a bread box. Smoke Alarms Dance Wroxeter Women's Institute spon- sored a very successful dance during the Christmas holiday week. Fordwich orchestra provided excellent music for the dancing, There was consider- able excitement when, during the ev- ening, the town hall began to fill with smoke. A quick check was made and it was discovered a cigarette stub had been thrown in the cold air register. It was soon taken care of and dancing resumed, It was fortunate the discov- ery was made while the crowd was present and a warning to careless smokers, Report on White Gifts Thirty dollars in cash, as well as many .gifts, was the report given by Re-v. E. W, Todd of the white gift project Christmas Sunday in the Un- ited Church. The project was planned by Mrs. Merwyn Grainger's class. Other Classes and also members of the congregation were pleased to give their assistance. Mr, Todd expressed thanks to all who had helped and paid the gifts were already sent to head- quarters for overseas relief, Conference in May Members of the Women's Institute will be pleased to learn that another conference will be held at the O.A.C. In Guelph, early in May, This year, conveners of resolutions and health will be called in. Last year 900 women from all parts of Ontario attended the Provincial conference. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed, following morning ser- vice, at the United Church, with Rev. E. W. Todd in charge. Miss Rona Vanvelsor has accepted a position of Principal of Fordwich Public School. She succeeds Miss Winnifred Campbell, who has resign- ed. Mrs. Reg, Newton, Shiiley, Betty and .,Nancy, were in London on Satur- day to see their son and brother, Tom off to Cornwallis for training. Tom who has joined the Navy, has been stationed at London since December 15th, They also visited Mr. Reg. New- ton at Westminster Hospital, and found him somewhat improved and in good spirits. Tom's many friends wish for him good sailing and a safe return. Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Depew, Tor- onto, were week-end guests of Mr. and 'Mrs. Harvey Timm. Miss Marilyn MacLean, London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira MacLean. Xt., and Mrs, Edgar Stafford and daughter, Marilyn, of Port Burwell, spent the past week with Mrs. Thos, McMichael. With Mrs. McMichael they visited Mr, and Mrs. David Weir of Wingham, Mr, John McLaughlin, Ottawa, and Miss Meta McLaughlin, Toronto, vis- ited with Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. and John on Wednesday. Mrs. Blair Sharpe and son, John, of Detroit, spent the past week with her father, Mr, John Hupfer, Mr. Sharpe arrived this week-end and all returned to Detroit. Miss Evelyn Doig, Kitchener, was a week-end visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doig, Mr, John Hupfer and Miss Hazel Sparling visited the latter's mother at Belmore on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm and family, spent New Year's Day with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd North, London. Visitors one day last week with Mr. John Hupfer and Miss Sparling were Mrs. A. Sparling, Belmore, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Elliot, Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robertson and son, Jim, also Mrs. Ethel Carmichael, all of Goderich, Jimmy Wylie spent part of last week with Toronto friends. Miss Maxine Jacklin has -returned to her school at Waterloo, after spend- ing the holidays with her parents, 1VIr. and Mrs. Webster Jacklin. Miss Guen Pearce, Port Elgin, is a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wright. The Richardson family, Teeswater, were New Year's guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol. The many friends of Ted Mitchell. who returned some months ago from service in Korea, will regret to know he is a patient in Sunnybrook Hospi- tal, Toronto. Mrs. Mitchell Sr., now living in Brussels, has been very ill too. Her many friends in and arannd this village will wish for she and Ted a speedy recovery, January Meeting W. I. Miss Grace Edgar, Gerrie, junior representative for homemaking clubs in the Guelph Area, will be guest speaker at the January meeting of the Wroxeter Women's Institute to be held on Wednesday afternoon, Janu- ary 7th., at 2.30 o'clock, in the Masonic club rooms. Mrs. Ken Webster will speak on the motto "We have every reason to be proud of Canada, what we must do is make Canada proud of us." Roll call, Name a member of Par- liament. Members are asked to bring articles or pictures suitable for Tweedsmuir history. There will be a contest. Hostesses are Mrs. J. Sang- ster, Mrs. Ken Webster and Mrs. H. Patterson. 7b MORTGAGE INSURANCE, May be arranged to guarantee , the fulfilment of your plans. CONSULT-,- F. C. HOPPER •=)R.E$ENTATIvE Canada Life Assurance COMPANY WINGHAM PHONE 462 ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Professional Eye Examinations Phone 770 Evenings by appointment. 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