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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-07-22, Page 11A. N. EAVISH BARRISTER, SOLICITOR and NOTARY PUBLIC TEESWATER - ONTARIO Telephone 23 Teeswater WROXETER—Every Wednesday afternoon, 2-4 p.m., or by appointment. J. W. ENFIELD, Q.C. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office — Meyer Block, Wingham HURON MOTORS LIMITED Phone 237 A. D. MaoWilliam Wingham Business and *Professional Directory CRAWFORD & • HETHERINGTON Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Wingham, Phase 48 J. H. CRAWFORD, Q.C. R. S. HETHERINGTON, Q.C. turned home With them ,after lag a, few days 'With their .rend,.ar.- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Maurice Ppgrnan, Mr, and Mrs, jowl, Gear end child- ren of Waterloo are spending. this week with Mr. Armand. McBurney, Mrs. J. McDowell and other friends. Mr, and Mrs. Alva McDowell ac- companied Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gaunt, of Londesboro, to Midland, where they anent the week-end, Mr, and Mrs. Beak and .fitm- ily of Crewe, and Mr. and Mrs, Robt.. Beak, of Luchnow, visited on Sunday with .Mrs. Fred Cook. Mrs. Will Mackintosh, of Wyoming, is visiting her sister, Mrs. 'Marvin McDowell and Mr. McDowell. Rev, Alex Coy, of Carroll,. Manitoba spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Coy, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mills spent the week-end with the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Humphreys, of Ki rkton. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Cook were Grand Bend visitors on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Buchanan visit, ed on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. R. Vincent, of Blyth. LOST BEEF, PORK & EGG Markets CAN be regained • • Aug. 10 VOTE HOWE, Marvin X 1111111ffillINNIMINMI MARVIN HOWE PI Conservative In Wellington - Hurou II I 11 „III 'OPIEEDY' CROSSETT Ciitoteu_. 'THERE'S NO USE TALKING, SIDECrY• THE USED CARS OF CROSSETT MOTORS..., CAN CERTAINLY SKIM OVER, THE scEsEny .. 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WELLINGTON FIRE The Wroxeter Village Park is under- going a trimming up thefe days in preparation for the frolic which this year will be sponsored jointly by Howick Lions Club and Howick Legion, In former years one had been held in the spring the other in fall, They are joining forces in order to bring better attractions to the big night of the year. Johnny Brent of CKNX will be in charge of the even- ing's programme both nights and it promises to be full of surprises. Two bands will be on hand and the prizes are better than ever, half the draw to be made each night, Both of these groups do wonderful work in the community and they hope for the support of the public in this special yearly effort. ommatawn•••••••• To Attend Tea Mrs, D. 5. MacNaughton, board di- rector for the Federated Women'a Institutes of Ontario, has been Invited to attend a tea given by the Salada Tea Company, Toronto, on August 7th, at which time 60 rugs will be on display, They are the winning rugs from all of Ontario which have been entered in the contest sponsored by the F,W.I,O. The tea company pro- vide the prizes, the first of which is $100.00. The rugs are all original de- signs and the work done by groups of W. I. members. Three winning en- trip were made from this district, East Huron, North Bruce and East Bruce. Wright Family Gather The Wright family numbering forty had a happy get-to-gether on Sunday when they gathered at Park View gardens Listowel, The gather- ing was held in honour of Mrs. Rich- ard Bennett, of Conquest, Saskatche- wan, who left for home on Monday. Mrs, Bennett left Howick with her husband over fifty years ago. She was the former Rebecca Wright, sister of Mrs. Wm. Finlay, Listowel, Frank of Howick and the late Sandy Wright of Wroxeter. Some of those present at the family re-union were Mr. Frank Green, Mr. and Mrs. Al- lister Green and Lynda, of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bender and family, Mount Forest; Arthur Green, Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. George Har- ris and sons; Mr. and Mrs. Les. Doug- las and Ann; Mr. and Mrs. William Wright, Wroxeter; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lowe and daughters Heather and Bonny of Parkway; Mrs. Alex Wright, of Brussels and the Simp- son families of Molesivorth. Personals Dr. R. B. and Mrs. Palmer and children, Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson, Wroxeter South. This district suffered some hail damage to its gardens on Tuesday afternoon. Hail stones were as large as marbles and laid on the ground some minutes before melting, A very heavy rain followed which delayed haying operations. Mrs. Walter Smilie accompanied her brother, Mr. Merwyn Eckmire, to Ethel on Sunday where they attend- ed the Eckmire family re-union. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reid, Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Brothers. Mrs. Brothers, with her daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Reid are spending two weeks at Am- berley Beach. Mr. Brothers will join the party next week. John MacNaughton accompanied Robert Connell and William Camp- bell, Fordwich, to Toronto on Mon- day. Messrs. Andy Gibson, Harvey Mc- Michael, Phil Durst and Tom Burke, all officers and members of Forest Lodge, A, F. & , A. M., attended Grand Lodge, in Toronto on Wednesday, when Archie 1110QUigan, of Palmer- ston, was electad District Deputy Grand Master for North Iltireri, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doig visited their daughter in Kitchener, Sunday. Eve- lyn is recovering from a recent opera- tion, but will be in the hospital for some time yet. Mr. Ken Webster, local station agent, is a patient in Wingham Gen- eral Hospital. His many friends wish for him a speedy recovery. Sunday visitors with Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton were Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts, Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Hague and two sons, also Miss Marie Fishback, of Woodstock. Those who remember Mr. Hague when he was employed in this district, will be inter- ested to know, that some months ago he was the winner of $1,000 in a draw sponsored by The Kinsmen Club of that city. Mr. George Lackie recently visited friends in London. Seaforth, op Tuesday afternoon, Mem- bers of the Women's Missionary 5oc- letY, leaders of the Mission Band and ladies of the choir were their guests, Two holidays will be pbserved dur- ing the month of August In the United Church, August 2nd and 16th. There will be service on the 9th and 21st. On Sunday, August 9th, Mr. Cunning- ham, of Listowel, will have charge. Rev, E. W. Todd expects to have re- turned from his holidays for the last Sunday in the month, Mrs. W, G. Gibson has returned to her home, after spending a month with friends in Walton, BLUEVALE Dies In Wingham Mr. John Strachan of Grey, died in Wingham General Hospital, after some month's illness. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Strachan, pioneers of Grey township. The funeral service was held at the family home on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Wm, Fulton, of Melville Presbyterian Church, Brus- sels, of which deceased was a member. One sister, Miss Jessie. Strachan, on the homestead survives, also a nephew, Thomas Strachan. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mooney, of Tor- onto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith. Mr Bernard Lillow, of London, is spending a holiday with, his mother, Mrs, Nellie Lillow. Miss Jessie Holmes, who has been living at Drumbo, has returned to her home here for the summer. Gloria Minns, of Montreal, and Wendy Turner, of Willowdale, have been holidaying with their friend, Betty Griffith, who has come from Montreal for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. L. Turner, of Willowdale, visited at the Sanderson 'home on Sunday, and Wendy returned with them. Other vis- itors were June Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Bevan. A number went from this vicinity to attend a convention of Jehovah's Witnesses which is being held during this week in New York city. Misses Mary and Ruby Duff and Mrs. M. L. Aitken visited in Listowel on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson and children, of Vineland, were visitors with their aunt, Mrs: Wm, McKinney, on their return trip from Sauble Beach, Rev, and Mrs. Campbell Tavener, of Thorndale, have gone to Holmesville after visiting here for a few weeks. Mr. Tavener, who retired from the United Church ministry in June, has consented to take charge of Glen Allan and Hollers United churches for the balance of the church year, be- ginning October first. Mr. Dougal Strachan, Mrs. Andrew Lamont and Mrs. P. S. McEwen at- tended the funeral of their cousin, Mr. John Strachan, at Brussels on Tues- day. Mr. J. H. Cross of Hanover has been visiting at the home of Mrs. Jos. Curtis. Misses Mary and Ruby Duff and Mr. C. H. Hoffman were in London last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Perdue, of Wol- seley, Sask., visited their cousins, Mr. Henry Mathers and sisters of Blue- vale. They were accompanied by her sister, Miss Willa Patterson of Detroit, Mich. Mr, and Mrs. W. R. Farrier and JAMESTOWN Mr, John Strachan, a lifelong resi- dent of this community passed away in Wingham General Hospital, on Sat-urday. He had been In failing health for some Weeks, Miss Marie Wright, Wingham, is holidaying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright. Miss Joanne Vanstone and Master Bradley Vanstone, of Benmiller, visit- ed the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Morris. Mr, and Mrs. Ronald Mulligan ac- companied by Mrs. Lincoln Martin are spending a few days in New York. Miss Janie Day, of Wingham, is a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Will King. Mrs. Rae Darby, of Toronto, also Misses Nellie and Winnifred and Mr. Oliver Doighty and an aunt, Mrs. Forgham, are visiting her sister, Mrs. David McLennan. WESTFIELD By Miss Winnifred Campbell Westfield Reporter Mission Band Meets The members of the Mission Band met on Sunday afternoon in the church school room with a good at- tendance. The meeting opened by repeating the "Members' purpose" in unison. The theme of the meeting was" A Christian serves only Jesus." The Scripture reading was from Psalm 117, and was read by Ronald Snell. Prayer was by Mrs. Norman McDowell and mission band hymn by Betty Blair, The study book was given by Mrs. Hugh Blair and Read- ing by John McDowell. The story was told by Mrs. N. McDowell, The meeting was dismissed with prayer by Mrs. Blair, Personals Mr. and Mrs. Morley Johnston and babe of Donnybrook, visited on Sun- day with Mr, And Mrs. Gordon Snell. Mr, And Mrs. Donald Snell and children visited on Sunday with Mrs. John Shobbrook, of Londesboro. Mr. Gordon McDowell accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Taylor, Ed and Norma, of Brussels, to Balm Beach on Sunday when they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Jardin at their summer cottage. Born—At Wingham hospital on Friday, July 17th, a baby girl arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walden. Egbert and Harry Bakker, of Blyth, I spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Mc- Dowell. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oesch, of Varna and Miss Ruth'Ann Flaxberd, of Zurich, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Bell. Master Billy Bell returned with them for two weeks' visit. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wig'ntman Messrs, Harvey Wightman and Harry Boothman visited On Sunday with Mrs. H. Mathers, of LucknOW. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bosman and family, of Belgrave, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bosnian, of Walton, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. HomuthR.O. Mrs. Viola H. Homuth R.O. OPTOMETRISTS Phone 118 Harriston, Ont. lsy Mrs. D, S. MacNaughton Wroxeter Reporter W.I. August Meeting The August meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held in the Masonic club rooms on Wednesday 5th at 2.30 p.m. Motto—"Our Empire moves forward on the feet of its children". Mrs. Ken Webster will discuss the value of vaccination and inoculation. Mrs. Jim Doig will give current events. There will be a dis- cussion of health—"Eating to Re- duce". Roll call—A national holiday and its significance. Summer Camp Planned In an effort to bring a happy holi- day to the boys and girls of this community in co-operation with Lis- towel Recreational Council and Ro- tary Club, Howick Lions Club will be co-sponsors of a summer camp. Ken Edgar will be a councillor and three girls, Fern Cooke, Betty Newton and Shirley Timm have been appointed leaders. Already' fifteen boys and the same number of girls have registered with the councillor, who would be Head Office — Toronto pleased to know of any other children wishing to enjoy a week's holiday at H. C. MacLean Insurance Agency Camp Kitchagami. Dates Aug. 8-22 Wingham 1st week boys, 2nd girls. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Lowe and two daughters, of Barkway, spent the week-end with relatives here. Mrs. Lowe was the former Trene Wright. Mrs. G. A. Wearring entertained on Saturday at her home, when a trous- seau tea was held in honour of her daughter, Miss Agnes Wearring, whose marriage to David Livingstone, of Lis- tgwel, takes place shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence White, Tor- onto, spent the week-end at their sum- mer home here. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gallaher left on Wednesday to spend a few days in New York with the latter's brother, Dr. Albert Hetherington. Mr. and Mrs. John Lane, and sons, J. G, and Andy, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Lane's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Armstrong, Teeswater district, On Friday evening last the cast of Raggedy Nan, the three-act comedy, which has met with such success was presented at Grand Valley, following a garden party. This is the 15th pre- sentation of this play and everywhere favourable comment is heard. Mrs. William Wright assisted by Mrs. Wm. low Hart coached. These taking part were Betty Newton as Raggedy Nan, Mrs. Harold Durst, Miss Gilberta Howes, Mrs. Les. Douglas,Mrs, John Lane, Ronald McMichael, Wm. Hart, Pete Dobson, David Draper and Lloyd Townsend, Miss Anna Hupfer has returned home from Wingham General Hospi- tal, where she spent the past two weeks, She is much improved in health. Mr. Whiting of Alliston, is reliev- ing at the C. P. R, station during the illness of the agent, Mr. Ken Webster, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Gibson spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Harold Norman, of Kincardine Mrs. Wes Heimpel has returned , home from Wingham General Hospi- tal following an operation. Her many friends hope she will soon enjoy good health. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Rob- ert McMichael, whose slater, Mrs. John Robinson, of Gorrie, died on Friday. Mrs. Robinson was the former Ella Jane Strong, of Fordwich. She is survived by two sons, Harold and Lorne. Mrs. Gerry Gibson and family have returned from a two week's holiday at Grand Bend, Mrs. P. 0, Hemphill Mr. and Mrs, J. N. Allen also Mrs. .7. J. 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