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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-02-11, Page 10pdas, EAT in Pawed' . . . Three husky, improved valve-in-head engines, new high compression ratios, highlight the GMC power story for '53. Choose the power plant you need from the rugged 108 h.p. Loadmaster, 125 h.p. Torquemaster and 130 h.p. Workmaster engines. In Performance . Over the road and over the rough, GMC can handle the toughest jobs with ease and come back for more. With heavier, stronger, more durable frames, these husky 1953 GMC trucks are the sturdiest, most rugged ever built. In Safety ... For fast, smooth positive stops all 1953 GMC trucks up to the 9400 series are now equipped both front and "k"::WM9WM , even more th en GMCI an the evesponigiw: Now Far 1953, GMC trucks bring you new staying power and new safety with heavier, more rigid and durable construction. All 953 GMC mociels provide increased horse- power and higher compression ratio. These great valve-in-head engines give you faster stmwa:eleration, greater NH-climbing ability--and even greater ecorio`nly than ever before! Model for model, feature for feature, these 19$3 trucks are the greatest GMC trucks ever built. And with all their solid superi- dollar "Go!" °thy, they give you real dollar for talk over Drop in at our showroo m? and Your needs. Let us show You how GMC trucks give you more of what you want in 1953. *Zetsa,: GMC-163A Reavie Telephone, 2041 EW VALUES rear with big, husky "Torque-Action" brakes which utilize the motion of the truck itself for extra stopping power. Heavy duty models in Series 9100, 9500, 9700 and 9800 have extra- large "Torque-Action" on the front wheels and famous "Twin-Action" brakes at the rear. In Economy .. . The big improvements in GMC's thrifty; valve-In-head engines combine with the new, rugged stamina to bring you overall operating economy like you've never seen before. Ton for ton, mile after mile, all year 'round you save money with GMC. A •1114.*A0. MOTORS VA1.111 O ,,,,,,,,, I1/11111.11 ..... IMM,1111/111011 ......... tIMmistommi llllll ,l 1114llrll,llll1/1111111111111111 I lllllllll Illlllllll M0111110 lllllll Mobile Recruiting Service From 343 Richmond St., London, will be in WINGHAM TOWN HALL TUES., FEB. 17th 12 Noon - 9 p.m. The RCAF has a CAREER planned for YOU JOIN NOW LEARN AS YOU SERVE ll ll lllllllll • •I 10 lll l l ll l iskifditiiii llllllllllllllllll inagkiana.40.an;MInei;MATOWieadlli; -ti;1.90 1.Vath 7amity.4 74107tt.siViriPati,k , .days were the ushers, and gathered N e.VY: .Q F Wfignnti. • the families into the pews for the . • , J.. ..1. .a ..1 . J. • _Ceremony. Les Dotiglasa father of the Variety Program Povides 4100.49P01 .04.4p,, vt.i4; Yr4 4+' Oeff/A , , wore received front the Various organ., Mr, T..aurenge Macwen, of Blair, wore" *zauotts. A total of 009,10 was rais- ed, 'kite Association with inelllbaSiliP of 24 raised the amount $4.,04,2.62, Words of Appreciation to V. P4. W. and Mrs, ',I.odd for their lc.adershiki were spoken. Proceeding 411. ousineaa meeting a supper was served with about eighty in attend- awn:. 'Llnited Chureh, Amami. Meeting Two new members were elected to -session when the annual meeting of Wroxeter United Church was held on Wednesday evening. They are George H. Gibson and J. Howard Wylie. Other' members of session are: R. J. Rana,. w, Douglas, T, A. Shearer, W. A. Sawtell, A. Moffat, G. A. Wearring, Douglak Dr. R. B. Painter and secretary, Allan Munro. Laurenee Dobson and Frank Earls were cleated stewards for three years and John SIvoll for one year. Harvey McMi,111- rds, Other m"em l i berscs ahai inarov'ey -TiLrn, Arthur Gibson, Harold Townsend, William Hart, Philip Dnrst, Gilbert Howes, Lyle Brothers, W. 5, Higgins, George k....ibson, Ira MacLean, R, It, A. Hun- ter, Ronald McMichael; Trustees, R. J. Rama A. Munro, J. H, Wylie, 1-1, R, it, A. Hunter; Ushers, H, Timm, L. Townsend, I, MacLean, L, Hart, Jinuny Wylie, J. MaeNaugh- ton, Glenn McMichael, Gerald Timm for real value...get a real truck I was guest speaker when, members of -the Women's Inatitute held their an- Anal family night in the sehoolroom Of the United' Church on Friday even- ing. Mr. Bailie spoke on faintly life in the page and today, in Canada and -WS homeland, Ireland. He spoke of the folk songs wluch were dear to his countrymen and said how he would like to hear more Canadian folk songs. Xra, Bailie was also a guest and fav- oured with readings which were en- joyed by all. Mrs. John Lane, presi- dent, opened the meeting with the singing of the Institute Ode, followed by the repeating of the Lord's Prayer. She welcomed all members and their and Mrs. She then asked Rev. F, W, Todd minister of the United Church, to he chairman. Local talent took part in the program in the form of chorus singing by the Junior church choir, the Tyra boys and the Rythma band by Juniors, A piano trio, Shirley Reidt, Bernice Grainger and Ann Douglas, sang. Veralie Metcalfe, Wing- ham, was also a guest and favoured with a solo "Susie Snowflake." Bert Popolueko and Davey Edgar sang a duet and Mrs. Lyle Brothers led in community singing. The final surprise of the programme was a mock wed- ding, Al Munro and Alvin Moffat. rid of her, and How!" The bride, Mrs. \Vcbster had two attendants, brides-• flower girl. She carried a beautifully decorated rolling pin, in competition with the groom's Howard Wylie's baseball bat, A most impressive mar- riago ceremony was read by the mini- star, Harvey Timm, in suitable attire. Raising objection to the marriage was Roy Hunter, who put up a good :are- meat, which was over ruled. Win Mun- ro and Aim Douglas were train boar- ors. Mrs. Prank Earls in suitable Mourning was mother of the bride. Crawford Gibson was groomsman. John Lane and John MacLean brought the ring in a large box, when Harvey finished the ceremony the knot was tied with a good stout rope. The clim- ax came when Ann Wylie sang, with Mrs. Brothers at the piano. Ann's solo will be remembered ,more for its vol- ume than its harmony. Never in the history of the village has such music been heard from the pages of a well known mail order catalogue, But Ann was spared the worst, for she• was provided with a pair of car muffs, The programme committee, Mrs. John MacLean, Mrs, Lyle Brothers, Mi:s. Harold Durst and Mrs. David Statia, are to be congratulated for their ef- forts in providing an evening of fine entertainment, There was something to be enjoyed by young and old. Re- . • NaW Baoks For laae,ii Library Wrexiter Library Board held their annual meeting recently and made ,some changes in membership fee. Thin. year adult membership will be 50 cents, children 25 cents and family !rru. mbarship, $1.00, The county librar-• vis.ta every three months leaVidg :one hundred books, including books !for chinron. A new assignment is ex- pected March 10th, The library is open -1ridgy from • . •, , with Mrs, *W-sley Newton, librarian. J. H, Wylie is chairman of the local board, otb _r members. are"Mrs, WM. Wright, Mrs. Ira MacLean, Mrs. Gilbert How- i's, Mrs. R, B, -Palmer, Mrs. R, 3, A. Hunter, Allan Munro. Secretary-treas- ut is Mrs. Wesley Newton, Personas Mr. Mrs. :Eldred Nichol spent Fri lay with the latter's brother, Mr Arelik, Holmes and Mrs. Holmes of Newton. Mr. Jack Young has purchased the reaidance owned by the late Jean Oa ;ban'. and will move there shortly. Mr. W. A. Cameron, Regina, Sask- atchewan, came by plane to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, the at' Misr, Ellen MaeEwen Mr, and also present fer the funeral of their Mrs. T, G. Hern-phill has returned from several- week's visit with Mr and Mrs. Syd, Smith of Hamilton, Mrs, Alonzo Sperling spent last week with her daughter, Miss Hazel . Sperling, Mrs, Sparling, her daughter, and Mr. John Hupfer spent a day last week with friends at Listowel and Goderich, and also Sunday with the former's daughter, Mrs, Walter Eaten,. and Mr. Eaton, of Seaforth. Mrs. I. J, Gamble is spending part of this week with her sister, Mrs, D, MaeNaughton. Mr. Gordon Gibson received a wire on :Friday telling of the death of his brother, Fred, of Los Angeles, The late Mr. Gibson was a native of How- ick Township, son of the late James. Gibson, Leaving Fordwich he lived for several years in Guelph, then .mov- ed to Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, a son and daughter. Deep sympathy of friends and neighbors is extended to his brother, Gordon, and members of his family. Mr. Gordon Gibson and Mr, Craw- ford Gibson are attending the good roads convention in Toronto this week, Mr. and Mrs, George Bradley, Tor', onto, spent, the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. 1-1, Wylie and Mr. Bradley's parents at Kincardine. Mrs. John McCreary and son, Oliver, Molesworth, spent Friday with Mrs. Thomas McMichael, SUCCESSFUL YEAR IS RkiFORTED BY ST. ANDREWS The annual meeting of St, Andrew's Presbyterian congregation was held Weunesday, February 4th., in the church school room, with a fair at- tenuance. Rev, A, Nina= opened the meeting with Scripture reading and prayer. The business part of the meeting was held with H. C. MacLean as chairman and W. H. Haney, as secre- tary. Reports. of the different organ- izations of the church were given and snowed great increase in membership and finances. The Stinday School and Junior congregations had increased and more seats had to be purchased. Two new groups for young people were formed, the Explorers Group and Trail Rangers, with. large member- ships, The Board of Managers were all re- elected and W., T. Cruickshank takes the place of Mr. Gammage, who will son and Mrs. Jean Leitch were re- be leaving shortay. Miss Trims, Harri- appointed auditors for 1953. The chairman reported that $42,000. had been spent on renovations in the last three years on the church pro- perty and that our insurance had been doubled and the above have all been paid and no debt left. There is a good surplus which may be required for further additions and repairs to the church property. The Session report was given by Rev, A. Nimmo. Membership of the church has increased during 1952 by 22. While two were removed by certi- ficate and 10 by death, In viewing the past he said that what had been ac- complished was due to the splendid co-operation of the several organiza- tions connected with the congrega- tion, The missionary allocation was oversubscribed by a considerable amount. Mr. and Mrs. A. Nimmo and family were highly commended for their work and co-operation with all parts and organizations of the church. At the close of the meeting a social hour was spent. h. ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Professional Eye Examinatiems Phone 770 Uveninge by uppolintnaisat. ‘111111111111111#11111111111/1111/111111191101111111111111111.11111 ,, Take . I • LOOK at these also LAMPS - RUGS GIFTWARE WARREN HOUSE C. C. McKIBBON Phone 475 - Wingham Gene Autry Person with the Hoosier Hot Shots te-merrow Night 4.15 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. ADMISSION Reserved $2.20 - $1.60 General $1.00 Children Half Price "Tickets Now on Sale" if I go Iv en r Ai fig dna:Plug 5 .T Min.7ihrift? 1A6.1.P.VateiVIM,.4144' fishes, :Cakes and ice cream and choeo- itkte grille as a special treat for the children. Mrs. Lea Douglas ,convened the refreahments. The family night closed with the singing of the Queen. Ronald Higg,ns and Lyle Reint. Aud- itors are Mrs, George Gibson, La, Douglas. Mrs. Lyle Brothers was aaa pointed organist and choir leader for the second year, Harvey :McMichael was named representative to the Pres- kvtery. Rev. E. W. Todd presided, opening the business meeting with short worship service. A moment's silence was observed for those who had been called to higher service dur• tis4. Teti SASH , PITTSBURG STAIRS FRAMES PAINTS SCREENS CUPBOARDS GLASS H AliiiW ARE Custom Woodwork - Carpentry - Building Telephone 403 w 12 Wingham T bride, came on crutches and carried. a • suitcase, along with his . .„, . When asked who gave the bride away,. rUn at Family Night Ile said, "I do, and I am glad to. get.• 1_ Rev. Matthew Bailie .of Bluevale, famines, and especially welcomed Mr. maid 1,•Ivie Hart and Elaine Statia, SPOTLIGH