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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-05-13, Page 61.1•1444. K4 t'ni4 milt The Win0hern Advance-Tines, Firo4o.erWay, May 10, SOS NOTICE We are discontinuing business in Wingham, therefore all accounts are due and payable to D. Rae & Son. Either mail to J. Ronald Rae or call at residence, corner of John and Cather. ine Street, after May 25th. We will hand over to collection agency all accounts. 0. Rae and Sons Phone residence 120 Reputation is grounds for Confidence That is why people feel confident when Buying a Used Car, from Huron Motors Ltd. Ford & Monarch Phone 237 A. D. MacWilliam Wingham Ford Cars - Ford Tractors - Ford Trucks aINIMMINI0111110110NWIANNISIMIIINHIMIIIIMINICIUMM1111.11111816011110.1111 Special Offer Off-season prices for complete oil-burner installation on your present furnace or boiler. $349.5° ( YOU SAVE 15 PER CENT ) Visit our new Water St., showroom and see the latest model Oil Burners & Oil Furnaces on display. Complete Estimates Without Charge. Wingham Metal Fabricating Phone 760 Wingham .4111..011111.0•001010.0 I CRAWFORD & Business and HETHERINGTON P rofessional Barristers, Solicitors, Etc, Wingham, Phone 48 J. 0. CRAWFORD, Q.C. R. S. HETRERINGTON, Directory LEALAND-Strawherry Jan* 24 oz. jar 890 I IP I I WEEKEND VALUES AT ' It's time to can Pineapples! Fresh Shipment just arriving. CHALLENGElt—Sockeye Salmon %'s 350 MAGIC—Plastic Shelf Paper, 18-ft. roll 490 MUN YS* AYLMER—Tomato Juice 20 oz. tins. 2 for 25o LIPTON'S Tea Bags, 30's ONLY pkg. 290' CHEESE—Large :variety to suit your taster (Canadian - New - Medium - Old) I LEALAND—Raspberry Jam 24 oz. jar Mc CHATEAU Cheese' %-lb. pkg. Mo. Limburger - Gouda - Camembert - Low Calorie, Slices - Spreading - Grated - Etc. We recommend SILVERWOOD'S' Ice Cream Try the Coronation Special PLANTS ARE ARRIVING DAILY GARDEN SEEDS Phone 82 DUTCH SETS And if you're still slaving over a coal and • wo.od range NOW is the time to do some- thing about it. At Burke Electric you can see a complete* range of sparkling new electric stoves by it Moffat, Canada's premier stove manufac- turers. They ALL have the famous "KING-SIZE" oven— as big an oven as you can get in ANY stove—which allows you to bake six pies at once, or twelve 4" x 8" loaves of bread, or a large 30-35 lb. turkey. It's a large, full-course, family-size dinner oven that will handle any cooking requirement you can name. And it's available in every Moffat Coronation - Range, right down to the compact, space-saving models! Eleven models to choose from starting at $199.75 SEE IT! MEASURE IT! COOK ON IT! You'll Love the Moffat "KING-SIZE" oven URKE ELECTRIC he would like her to pay when being introduced, and he replied, "Mac Phillips, Owen Sound, country doctor, period." Dr. Margaret McCready, principal of MacDonald Institute, was guest speatier at the evening session, and she outlined the history of that School which will this year celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, and expressed appreciation for a silver tray, a gift from the Womens' Institutes of On- tario ' on this ppecial year. T'eveedarnuir History awards for this year were made lby Mrs. Purcell Kit-to the following: Glenn Morris Mr, and Mrs. Robert Holland, Branch, Brant; Richview, York West; chener, and Teddy spent the week- Blue Lake and Auburn, Brant North; and end at the home of Mr. and Mrs,Grace Patterson, Oxford North '(tied). Honorable mention went to Haystack Bay, Muskoka North; Rockton, West Wentworth; Joyce vine, Frontenao; New England, Centre Grey. Essay Winners were Mrs. T. D. Cowan, Galt; Mrs. Marshall Bethune) Hamilton:; Mrs. Albert Cutler, Chalk River. Both histories and essays win- ning were sent on to the for further competition, A highlight of the evening session was a .presentation to Colonel Ken- nedy, Minister of Agriculture, who has retired. A carving set and rug were gifts of the Womens' Institutes of Ontario. Colonel Kennedy express- ed his deep appreciation of the WI. during his long term of office and paid tribute to his wife proving his sincerity by kissing Mrs. Kennedy amid the ringing applause of the large assembly. Mrs. Hugh Summers, of Fonthill, former provincial president and now president of Federated Womens' In- stitutes of Canada, was present and outlined the plans for the coming Associated Countrywomen of the World Conference, The Hon. Dana Porter, Attorney General of Ontario, spoke on the value of creating public opinion through resolutions. He urged the delegates to keep on sending resolutions even though at first the answer was always "No". A panel discussion on resolutions was led by Mrs. George Ridley, of Caledonia. Byrne Hope Saunders, writer, and Mrs. W. R. Walton of the Canadian Association of Consumers, were the special speakegs at the last session. One subject which came in for con- sideration was the hopes for instruc- tion by a special teacher for retarded children in the rural schools. Mr. McVittie, public school inspector, who has interested himself in this much needed project spoke on the subject. He said such teachers must be specially trained and should travel from school to school perhaps once a month working with the regular teacher.o Tw distinguished guests were Rev. Mother Marie Adele and Rev. Mother Mary Alicia, social welfare workers from Dominica, West Indies Islands. Having spent some studying English in England (they are natives of Bel- gium) they have come to Canada to study rural organizations and 'Spent the two days at the conference. Later they will attend some of the activities of the Juniors. A collec- tion was taken during the afternoon amounting to $211.00 to help in the work in Dominica which has been patterned after the Women's Insti- tutes of Canada. Also present was the first winner of the Women's Institute scholarship, Miss Agnes Turnbull. Miss Turnbull has graduated from her four year course at MacDonald Hall and has joined the Women's Institute Branch. And so a busy two-day conference came to a close. Everywhere dele- gates expressed appreciation of the wonderful time and for the facilities of the college, its beautiful grounds, fine food and hospitality. For the 1100 women of Ontario who were privileged by their office to attend life will be a little richer in the coming days and they in turn will share with other members of their Telma' enoq weqm saqaticaq• oureq The total number of branches of the W.I. in Ontario is 1,503, an all- time high. 35 new branches were organized during the year and the total membership is 45,457, Another conference is planned for 1954. A. H. WIDISH BARRISTER, SOLICITOR and NOTARY PUBLIC TEESWATER - ONTARIO Telephone 2a Teeswater WROXETER—Every Wednesday afternoon, 2-4 p.m., or by appointment. Frederick F. Homutfi Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. HomuthR.O. Mrs. Viola H. Homuth R.O. OPTOMETRISTS Phone 118 Harriston, Ont. J. W. BUSIIFIELD, Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office — Meyer Block, Wingham NiZW111:1 WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company Est. 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. Head Office -- Toronto It, C. MacLean Insurance Agency Winghans Six 'hundred public school pupils gathered in. Fordwich United Church on Thursday for the annual Howick Public School Music Festival. Mr. Bernard Hirons, of Kincardine, was adjudicator. Finalists will attend the Huron Music Festival in Goderich this month. In most classes Mr. Hirons said that entrants were above average and those that were not could easily attain above average status by,work- ing harder, Among the first-prize winners at the festival were, Yvonne Sperling, Mae Doubledee, Gail Hall- man, Gary McClement, Elizabeth Patterson, Shirley Timm, Jean Lep- pington and Clayton Cober. The pupils are all to be congratulated in their fine showing. Anglican W.A. The W.A. and Guild of Trinity Anglican Church, Fordwich met in the church basement on Thursday afternoon, May 7th, Mrs. Marshall Armstrong presiding. She read the 2nd chapter of Timothy verses 1-12. and all present repeated the mem- bers' prayer. The roll call, the word blessing was answered by nine mem- bers. Mrs. J. Strong read the min- utes of the previous meeting. A letter read from Mrs. Lillian Higgins advised the members of the Spring Deanery to be held in Exeter June Sth. An invitation to Gorrie to attend the 35th anniversary of the W.A. of St. Stephens Church was extended to .the members. Mrs. A. C. Calder, Goderich, president of the Huron Diocesan Woman's Auxiliary will be guest speaker. Readings were given by Mrs. S. Forester on the purpose of prayer. Mrs. Emerson Hargrave spoke on Japan from the study book. The dele- gates to the annual W.A. held in London. Mrs. James Strong and Mrs. Spence Brears gave two splendid re- ports. A hearty vote of thanks was given the ladies by Mrs. Hargrave. Arrangements were made to hold a garden party on June 18th. Rev. D. Fuller gave a very interest- ing talk on the proper kind of bales to send to the missiohary schools etc., stating that it was •better to send a smaller bale containing new articles rather than a large one of used articles of no value. He also told of some of his work done on Walpole Island where he was a missionary before coming to this parish. Rev. Fuller closed the meeting with prayer. A pot luck lunch was served by Mrs. Crosby Sothern, and Mrs. Jack Douglas. A quilt was quilted during the afternoon. Club 20 Entertains The Club 20 - Fordwich, Girls en- tertained the members of the Wo- men's Institute and their mothers to a social evening in the community hall. There were about 60 present. The girls opened the meeting by answering the roll call "what I have gained from this project" and every girl gave an answer. They demon- strated making fancy sandwiches, packing a week-end bag, setting the table and flower arrangements and the leaders were congratulated on how well they carried through. Mrs. H. Harris, president of the local Instit- tute and Mrs. Wm. McCann district director both spoke to the girls and Mrs. McCann gave a reading. The girls served a delicious lunch to bring the evening to a close. United Church Baptismal Service On Sunday morning at the Mothers' Day service in the United Church, baptism for two babies took place: Lorne Richard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seifert, of Harriston;' and Ed- win Allen son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Holland of Kitchener. Rev. Tristram delivered a very in- spiring Mothers' Day sermon. The evening service was in charge of the W.M.S. Women's Institute The May meeting of the Fordwich Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday, May 19th at 2.30 p.m. at (By our Wroxeter Correspondent) If you could have looked in on the Get Acquainted Party at the gym- nasium at Ontario Agriculture Col- lege on Wednesday evening, you would never have dreamed that the hundreds taking part were up to that moment strangers, and 90% of them attending as officers of the W.I, Conference for the first time. The group directed by Miss Nellie Lewis, of Toronto, with Mrs. Kidd, of the O,A.C., at the piano. It looked like an old fashioned cotillion. Young and old took part and everyone was happy. The crowd drifted over to another building where tea was served and there they were received by the director Miss Anna P. Lewis and provincial presi- dent Mrs. R. C. Purcell. There broad- casting facilities were set up for a re-broadcast. A tribute to Womens' Institutes was made by a well known commentator, The friendly get to gether was completed when in the corridor of the dormitory where the delegates had reservations, delegates numbering about one hundred held an impromptu sing song, with Mrs, R. Graham of South Mountain lead-, ing. The harmony which rang through the halls and across the campus would have been a credit to any college glee club, the heme of Mrs. Crosby Sothern, Roll Call, payment of dues, a place I would like to visit and why? Mrs, Percy Ashton will be guest speaker, and will give the highlights of her trip to Arizona, Personals Everett Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Butchart and Shirley, Toronto, visited over the week-end with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Seifert and fam- ily of Galt, spent a couple of days with his brother Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Seifert, Week-end guests of Mrs. Mary Denny were, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bricker and family, also Miss Shiela Denny, of Kitchener. Miss Florence Forster has taken a position in Russell Studio at Listowel and commenced her new duties this Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wells, of Lon- don, visited over the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gee. Ash- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McKnight and daughter, of Toronto, were week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brown. Rev, and Mrs. W. Tristram, Miss Violet Beswitherick also Miss Elva Foster attended an organ recital last Wednesday evening which was held in the Public Library audtiorium in London. Miss Margaret Parsons, of Orange- ville, spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Ferguson and family also Miss Agnes Ferguson of Lakelet, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Horsburg. Mr. Jack King was severely burn- ed last Monday evening while lighting a bonfire. Mr: and Mrs. Marshall Wilcox were week-end visitors with relatives in Aylmer. Mrs. Fred Harris and children, Brownsville, spent the week-end with her mother Mrs. Nellie Gamble. Mrs. Gamble returned with them for a week's visit. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Trimble and family; of Orangeville, spent Sunday with the latter's mother Mrs. C. McElwain. Mrs. Don Knight is a patient in Wingham General Hospital having undergone• an operation for appendi- citis Tuesday. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker and fam- ily, of London, were week-end visit- ors with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker returned to London with them for a week's visit. Mrs. Geo. Richards and Mrs. Lyle Simmons were in Guelph on Wednes- day attending the board meeting of the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario. The telephone meeting which was held in the community hall last week was well attended and the directors reported a very successful year. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Zellers, of Bres- lau, were Sunday, guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Royden Devitt. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tristram of Toronto spent Mother's Day week- end at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Tristram. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Doig and fam- ily visited on Sunday in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Holland were week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.' T. J. Schaefer. Miss Ruby Zurbrigg, of Listowel, was a Sunday guest at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seifert, Harris- ton spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Seifert. Mr. Tom Bellamy, of Windsor, visited over the week-end with rela- tives here. Mr. and Mrs. E. Tretheway and family, of Stratford, also Mr. Donald Schaefer, of Toronto, spent the week- end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schaefer. Thursday morning at 9.30 the Mem- orial Hall was packed with over 1100 women from all parts of Ontario. Rainy River district was one of the distant places well represented, many of them visiting Guelph for the first time. Ottawa,District, too, had many delegates. A pooling expense system has been set up which makes it pos- sible for more delegates to come from a distance. Padre Young and Mr. and Mrs. R. Kidd, all of the college staff, led in community singing. Miss Lewis and fifteen memberd of hef staff held a discussion on extension service which was excellent, and will benefit all groups which take advantage of this service each year. Home economics and health, also resolutions were the, two special subjects under consider- ation, Dr. MacKinnon Phillips, Minister of Health, Dr, Elizabeth Chant, Rob- ertson, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Dr, Gordon Bates, Health League of Canada, Dr. W. E. Blatz, Director of the Institute for Child Study, University Of Toronto, were the speakers and following their addresses delegates Were given an opportunity to' ask questions. • The evening before Dr. Phillips was asked by the chairman just'what WESTFIELD Mother's Day Observed Mother's Day was observed at the service on Sunday. Special music was rendered by the choir and spring flow- ers decorated the altar. The sermon was fitting to the occasion. At the baptismal service, Joyce Marie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Carter; John Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brigham; William Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snell; Brenda Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cook; Heather Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mur- ray McDowell, add Aronld Alan,' son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beak were bap- tized. A lovely basket of flowers from the family of the late Mr. Wesley Far- row was much appreciated. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stackhouse and Miss Eva, of Brucefield, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Mar- vin McDowell, Mrs. William Blair, of Belgrave, vis- ited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Blair. Mr, and Mrs. Stewart Ament, of Londesboro, were Westfield visitors on Sunday. Miss Lorna Buchanan, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Jack Buchanan. Mr, and Mrs. Earl Wightman visit- ed on Sunday with Mrs. H. Mathere, of LucknoVv. Mr, and Mrs. jinn Beak and ehild'- ren, of Crewe, and Miss Violet Cook, NEWS OF FORPWICH 600 Public School Pupils At Howick Music. Festival of Goderich, visited on Suryley with Mrs, Fred Cook. Mr. and Mrs. W, A, Campbell, of Auburn, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spiegelberg. Mrs. Jim Brigham, of Blyth, was .a Westfield visitor on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs, A. Cowie, and Janice, of • London, 'and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mason, of Blyth, were Westfield visi- tors on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spiegelberg and Alan were Waterloo visitors on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Marks and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Taylor visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hanna of Belgrave. FIN) THAT SMELT SMELL. For the first time In Many moons the Canadian National Express Co., has refused to carry a shipment out of the Clifford depot, Messengers on the express car of the train. said it "smelt." Technical grounds. for refusal to take it with them is. iv federal act which 'prevents shipment of deeaY41 animal matter. Employees and the Clifford.postinis- tress, who opened the package, said to be consigned by a,: Walkerton resi- dent, to find out why it "smelt," found it "smelt" because the contents, were smelt—estimated. as one week old—more or less. The addressee? Magistrate Otto tMe-- Clevis, Walkerton.—Walkerton' Her* ald-Times. Delegate Gives Impressions Of W.I. Guelph Conference