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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-05-27, Page 12Give a Boy a Lathe -:-.aaa‘aeeea,a One of the most popular displays at the Wingham District High School open house last week, with the boys at least, was the wood working lathe in the shop class. Here, under the guidance of Ross Vogan, the boys learn to turn useful objects out of blocks of wood, using the tools with which the shop is well provided, Above, Bill Rintoul tries his hand at the lathe. On- lookers are Keith Moffat, Bill Reavie, Murray Shiell, Bob Hall and Cr4ig. 13-Pella/Ian, —Staff Photo, GOSPEL HALL Regular Sundays Services Sunday School 10.15 a.m. Remembering the Lord at 11.15 Gospel liteeting"at 7.80 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Each Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Mrs, Keating displayed the new Tweedsmuir book; which is very beau- tiful and is now ready for entries of pictures and articles. Mrs. F, Edgar gave current events and told of Swed- en's Home Consultant service. Lunch was served and the meeting closed With the National- Anthem. John Morrison There passed away in Wingham General Hospital, on Monday, May 18th, John Morrison, of Turnberry, in his 61st, year. He war the son of the late John Morrison and Katherine Kennedy, He farmed all his life in which time he spent two years. in the Canadian West. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters: Mr. C. A. (Al.) Morrison, Toronto; Ernie, of Brantford; Mrs. John (Mae) MacMillan, London; Mrs. Cletus (Catherine) Rettinger, of Turn- berry, and Anne at home. Requiem High Mass was sung in Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, by Rev, Fr, Durand and interment in the R. C. cemetery. Pallbearers were I, J. Wright, Robt. 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Shades of rose, blue, lilac, white, yellow and green. 36 inches wide PER YARD 10¤ 0 TISSUE GINGHAM Smooth finished gingham of a very fine cool texture, and yet tubbable fabrics. Suitable for dresses, blouses and children's frocks. 86 inches wide PER VAUD NYLON PLISSE Crinkly seersucker type material in the wonder fabric nylon. Re. quires very little ironing and is perfect for dresses ,and blouses. 46 inches wide PER wow $.10 EDIGHOEPERSI WitiGHAM "The Friendly Store" $1.25 A recreational body which will link together the smaller towns in the Lake Huron region was formed at a fleeting in Walkerton On Thura4lay, The new organization, to he known as the Laate Huron Reeroation Com- mittee, will be composed of recreation- A.Y.P.A. Presents Concert A good crowd was in attendance in the Foresters' Hall on Friday night when the AY.P.A, of Trinity Church presented their Variety Concert, Two ahort plays "Murder in the Family" .and "The Castle of Mr. Simpson," Were well put on by the Young People and very much enjoyed. Rev, H. L, Parker, Wingham, was chairman for the evening, Mrs. Walter Smith, of Teeswater, played several piano selections before the programme as well as accom- panying the guest soloist, Mr. Terry IVfeArdle, who sang to a very appreci- ative audience and will be welcomed back at any time. Duets by Mrs. C. Wade and Mrs. W. G. Cruickshank and Misses Flor- ence Bacon and Ray VanCamp, A solo by Mrs, W. Brydges and piano solos by little Miss Joyce Procter and Miss Shirley Bradburn rounded out the evening's entertainment. al representatives from the towns of Hensall, Wingham, Listowel, Teo- water, Kincardine, Paisley, Hanover and Walkerton. Other centres may be- come connected with the organization at a later date. Objects of the committee will be to pool the recreational resources of thc towns represented in such a way that each town will benefit from the assoc- iation, In 'the matter of recreational instructors, for instance it is felt that the committee may be able to aecure the services of instructors for the group whieh would be unavailable to the individual towns. The plan of or- ganization has been worked with a good deal of success in the larger centres, and there are several com- mittees of this type amongst the i.ities of the province. This is the first time smaller centres have attemoted to organize for recreational purposes. Chairman of the meeting was Garth Kaye of Walkerton, and guest speak- ers were Robert Seeord, field supervis- or of the recreation division, Depart- ment of Education, and Ken Young, of Toronto, also of the Department of Education. A second meeting is sched- uled for June 18th, at which further action will be taken, and a confer- ence of Western Ontario recreational bodies is being planned for the Fall. Bill Conron, president of the local recreation council, represented Wing- ham at the meeting, The following officers were elected at the aerated meeting of the Wing- haul Lawn Bowlers Association; President, Reg DuVal; 1st, vice-pre- sident, Gordon MacKay; and, vice-pre- sident, Roy Bennett; secretary-treas- urer, H. L. Sherbondy; grounds and maintenance, H. Campbell; chairman of tournament committee, W. B. Me-' Cool; Western Foundry tournament committee, R. R. Hobelen„ Dr, George Howson; C. Lloyd $r. Son tournament committee, W. H. French, C. W. Lloyd; John Hanna tournament com- mittee, J. H. Crawford, A ,J. Wilson; twilight and club games, H. Brown, a MacKay, Frank I-Towson, George Wil- liams, 'Art 'Wilson. The official opening of the bowlihg season will take place on Friday evening, Hay 29th, at which a pot luck supper will be served. Three big tournaments have been scheduled for the year on July 22nd,, August 5th, and August 28th, New members are cordially invited. WILL PUBLISH PAPER DAY LATE NEXT WEEK For the second time in two weeks The Advance-Times will be published a day late next week, owing to the holiday on Coronation Day next Tues- day. Next week's issue will appear on Thursday at the usual time, instead of on Wednesday. Women's Institute Met on Thursday The May meeting of the Women's Institute was held on Thursday. Our meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at 2,30 p.m. in the council chambers, all women are wel- come to attend these meetings, we think you will enjoy thdm and find them interesting, we would welcome new members. The usual business, .iorrespendence, treasurer's report etc., were taken care of, $10 was sent to (Penny Round Lip), this is a mental health project spon- sored by the Women's Institute, A very successful Bridge and Euchre was held in the Legion Hall on May 6th. Mrs. Burrell, who represents the In-. stitute on the Recreational Council, told of plans for a club for people over 50 years of age to be known as the "Second Mile Club" or "Friendship Club," The Institute will sponsor this club, there will be' a meeting in the Town Hall early in June to organize the same. Mrs. Halliday, Mrs, Blake and Mrs. McLaughlin were appointed delegates and along with the president, Mrs. H, Aitchison and the district director, Mrs. Wm, Ford, will attend the Dis- trict Annual meeting in Dungannon on May 28th, Plans are being made for twenty members to attend "Canada Day" on August 21st, when the A.C.W.W. meet in the Maple Leaf Gardens in Tor- onto. Mrs. J. Henry and Mrs. W. J. Hen- derson, our delegates to the Officers' Conference at Guelph, gave very fine reports of the meetings, attended by over 1100 women. Mrs. N. Keating and Mrs. A. Coutts, conveners of Current Events were in charge of the programme. Mrs. Mowbray gave a splendid paper on the motto, "Keep us 0 Lord from pettiness, let us be large in thought, in word and in deed." This being the first portion of the Mary Stewart Col- lect.' a a a a I a U a a a TO LEAVE FRIDAY FOR NEWFOUNDLAND Mr. and Mrs. Bob Clark and family are leaving this Friday for Gander, Newfoundland, where Mr. Clark has accepted a position with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, radio sta- tion CBG at Gander. Bob, who has been with Radio Station CKNX since 1947, has spent much of the time in addition to his regular duties, as a comedian on the Saturday Night Barn Dance, This will be the second "term" at Gander for Bob. During the later years of World War II, Bob served with the RCAF in Newfoundland, spending two and a half years at Radio Station VORG at Gander. He also organized entertainment units for both the RCAF and American Air Force while on the station, One of the main reasons Bob accept- ed this position, is that his pretty wife, Mary, happens to come from Grand Falls, Newfoundland, which is just under 58 miles away from Gander. When asked if he was going to do much "fishing" when he gets' there, Bob replied that he's a "ground hog fan" and has made arrangements to have a carload of gophers shipped to Newfie for his pleasure. Bob has been associated with the Advance-Times in more ways than one. In addition to his column that ran for a long time in this paper, Bola has been helpful in submitting news items and has helped with the per- sonal column. Prior to leaving, social parties have been given for Mrs. Clark by the CKNX wives. A party Was held last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Vin Dittiner. Earlier this month, a social evening was held at the home of Mrs. John Strong and on Monday evening, the Kinettee presented Mriat Clerk with a lovely pair of earrings. Bob has been active in service Wark in Wingham. Be has been bulletin editor for the Kinsmen Club and a direetor. He was also entertainment chairman for the Canadian Legion in Wingham. More recently, Bob was publicity director' for the Red Shield Appeal which was held in this Seetion of Western Ontario. iNeo Twelve The Wingham, Advance-Times, Wedtseedan, IlaY 27, 1953 Lake Huron District Towns Form New Recreation Body Lady Golfers Held Afternoon Tea The Ladies section of the Wingham Golf Club held an afternoon tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Mc- Kinney, on Wednesday of last week, Mrs. McKinney and Mrs. Ken Kerr, co-presidents of the club welcomed the guests at the door. The rooms were tastefully decorated with spring flowers. Presiding at the tea table were Mrs. John Hanna, Mrs. W. H. French, Mrs. J. J. Brown and Mrs. H, Campbell, The ladies of the club would like to express their thanks to all those who helped to make this a successful after- noon. 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