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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-11-18, Page 6RECRUITING ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE A limited number of re- cruits will be engaged in this Force during ,the next three months. To be eligible for engage- ment an applicant must meet the basic qualifications re- quired, some of which are set out below: ....Must be single. ....Height-5 feet 8 inches. ....Chest Measurement-a "mean" average of 85 inches. ....Age-18 to 80 years (preference is given to those between 19 and 25.) ....Education-at least com- plete Grade VIII but preferably Grade X. For further information enquire al the nearest R.C.M. Police office. /11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Pre-Christmas Sale EndS Saturday, Nov. 21 3 More Bargain•Packed Days! 37 MEN'S WINTER COATS Values to $45.00 $1995 MEN'S STATION WAGON COATS MEN'S SUITS Values to $63.50 $19.50, $29.50 Sizes 36 to 40 MEN'S TOPCOATS Values to $39.50 $19.95 CHRISTMAS TIES Reg. to $2.00 89c MEN'S SOX Values to $1.69 79c 2 for $1.50 $2.99 $3.99 MEN'S SWEATERS Values to $9.95 $2.95 and $4.95 LADIES' DRESSES Values to $17.95 $4.99 NYLONS Sub Standards 99c ' PANTIES Values to 89c 39c 3 for $1.00 ANGORA TAM SETS Reg. $3.95 $2.69 LADIES' SWEATERS Values to $7.95 $Z.99' $3.99 MISSES' SUITS Values to $39.50 $19.95 WORK SWEATERS Reg. $5.50 $3.99 MEN'S TWEED PANTS Values to $9.95 $2.95 - $3.95 Values to $35.00 $19.95 _ $24.95 For Better Values and Selection-Shop at Hanna F3 Co. Ltd. DRESS SHIRTS Special $2.69 2 for $5.00 SPORT SHIRTS Values to $6.95 DRILLERS $,PIRIWE FLOWING WATER! WELL An unusual flowing water well was struck on Friday of last week on , the farm of Ken Smith, 12 sideroad, War- wick Tp„ two miles west of Watford. These wells were common. some years ago but the water situation has ehang- ed considerably, A heavy flow of wat- er from this well is running into a neighbouring creek. The well is only a. mile south from the flowing oil well on the Hollings- worth farm which was struck a few months ago, producing 130 barrels a day. ,Water is coming from the 100 foot level and the oil and gas from the 2,000 foot levd-Forest Free Press. O O O 0 0 a 0 • • 0 O 4 0 a 0 O H O O 11 O / O O ll O O O 0 =10) MI N S H I U MU M1 1 11 1/ . 1 11 .M I IM M I I Armistice service was held in the I United Church on Wednesday morn- ing at 10,45 a.m. The Howick Legion and Ladies Auxiliary marched into the Church in a body. Rev, Douglas Fuller, of Trinity Church, Fordwich, gave a very inspir- ing address taking as his text, "God was There," and urged the citizens to remember those who gave there all for freedom. Ministers taking part were Rev. W. Tristram, United church, Fordwich; Rev, Boggs, Presbyterian church, Molesworth; Rev. E, W. Todd, of the United Church, Wroxeter; Rev. Buchanan, United church, Gorrie. A short service was held at the cenotaph after the church service, when wreaths were placed for the Township of Howick by Mrs, A. Wal- lace, the Auxiliary, by Mrs. Mel Allen; in memory of W. Sutton by Mrs. M, Denny; in memory of Alex Graham. by Mrs. Frank Graham; for the Leg- ion by Wm, McCann. Rev, W. Tris- tram sounded the Reveille and the last post. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn and Karen, of Orangeville, spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. Dora Ridley. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ettinger and Mrs. Freda D'Arcy spent one day last week in Kitchener. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Seifert and fam- ily, of Clifford, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ald- rich. Mr. Allan Freis spent the week-end with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Kress and Jack, also Mr. Herman Albrecht, of Kitchener, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Doig. Mrs. George Richards and Mrs. Crosby Sothern, attended the leader- ship training school for Institutes held in Wingham two days last week. Miss Jean Wallace, of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of her par- ents. Edward Doig has been transferred by his company to Saskatoon. and left on Saturday, His mother, Mrs. Harold Doig accompanied him as far as North Dakota and will visit relatives fox two weeks. Mrs. Wally Gibson and son, Garfield also went as far as Est- even, Sask., and will visit there for several weeks, Mr. Wm. Wade, who is 96 years old had someone shave him last week. This is only the second time in his life that he hasn't shaved himself. We thought this was worthy of mention as Mr. Wade certainly doesn't look his years. Hector and Doug Browne, of Tor- onto, spent the week-end at their home. Mr. an Mrs. Lyle Simmons attended the christening on Sunday in Fergus of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hambly. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Jack King in the death of her mother, Mrs. Mark Bell- amy, Quite a number from the village attended the funeral at Arthur on Saturday. Mr, and. Mrs. Bellamy were former residents of this community. At a special meeting of the R. B. P, No. 335 held in the Forodwich Orange Hall last week, R, B, Watters was ad- vanced to the Royal White and Royal Green degrees. Messrs. Allan Watson, George Bak- er, Wm. Campbell, A. Hall and Robert Hibberd paid a visit to Listowel R,B. P. No. 761 on Saturday night. The • Apron and Royal Blue degree was con- ferred on, five candidates by a team of Sir Knights from Hamilton, Rev, Russel P. Horsburg, son of Mr. and Mrs, Walter Horseburg, of Fordwich, Preached his farewell ser- mon at St. Peals United Church, Sad- bury, on Sunday, Minister there for more than four years, Russel leaves to take charge of Zion Tabernacle United Church in down town Hamilton, one of the largest and most active in that city, with a membership of over 1,000 persons. Mr. Horseburg wag raised and received his education in this community and his many friends will be pleased to hear of his success, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd and family visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Harold Mason, on the third line of Wallace, Mr, and Mrs. W. M, Koehler spent Sunday with Mr. Albert Gadke and Zurbrigg at Kurtzville. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hutchison enter- tained members of their family to a fowl dinner Sunday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gallagher, who are leaving shortly to spend the winter with the ratter's son, Addison Jacques and family, in Summerland, B, C. Mr. Harry Walker had the mis- fortune to be thrown from his motor- cycle on Friday night, receiving lacer- ations to his face, requiring several stitches. He was taken to Listowel hospital by Dr. Forde. Miss Wendy McLean, of Toronto, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Art Forester, Mrs. Wellington Hargrave and Miss Beatrice Hargrave spent Saturday in Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Harris, of Col- onsay, Sask., (newlyweds) arrived on Sunday and will spend some time vis- iting with relatives in the community. Mrs. Ruby Forester, of Toronto, spent the week-end at her home here, Master Gary McDowell returned home to Galt on Sunday after spend- ing a couple of weeks with his grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Arm- strong. Mr. and Mrs. R. Devitt spent one day last week in Kitchener, Mrs. gmma Williamson spent two daYa recently "at the home of Mrs, Hilda Roberts in Listowel, Mrs. W. R. Tristram is spending a week with relatives in Toronto. Mrs, W. M. Marriner and sons spent a couple of days last week in Toroato and attended the Santa Claus parade, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ott and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Sothern. Mrs. Stanley Bride and Bobby visit- ed for part of last week with friends in Toronto. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown on the birth of a son in Palmerston Hospital on Wednesday, November 11th. Mr, and Mrs, Ira Schaefer and Mr. and Mrs, W. M. Wilson spent Monday in Toronto. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Ruby Foster and family in the recent death of her hus- band. Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie spent Sunday with IVIr. Cleve Vittie, near Gorrie, Mr, and Mrs. Roy Simmons spent Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs, Charles Simmons, near Wroxeter, WESTFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McDowell spent a few days in Toronto with Miss Annie Clark and also attended the Royal Winter Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Vincent, of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cook, of th concession of East Wawanosh, visited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchanan. Mrs. Earl Wightman spent a few days last week at the home of her mother, Mrs. H. Mathers, of Luck- now. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sprung, of Hullett Township, visited at the home of Mr: and Mrs. Clarence Cox on Wednesday. Miss Ruth Cook visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cook, of Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell were Stratford visitors on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. William Rollinson, of Toronto, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. -Emerson Rodger. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Smith and fam- ily visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boyce, of Brucefield. Mr, John Gear, of Waterloo, spent the week-end with Mr. Armond Mc- Burney who returned to Waterloo with him. Mr. Ed Taylor and Miss Norma Taylor, of Brussels, visited on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mc- Dowell. Mr, and Mrs. Carl Mills visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hum- phreys and other friends, of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith, of Molesworth, visited on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Cox and Beverly, of Goderich, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Speigelberg and children visited on Sunday with Mrs. R. Gardiner and Mrs. Robt. Fitzgerald, of Dungannon. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brophy and George, of Toronto, visited on Satur- day with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bu- chanan. HENSALL CONSTABLE GETS - HELP IN BUILDING HOUSE Constable E. R. Davis, who is build- ing a new home on Richmond St. South, was rather worried about get, ting his new roof finished with winter coming, However, five residents ral- lied to his aid and surprised him on Tuesday afternoon by holding a bee and finishing the roof. Following are the men: Jas. A. Paterson, Clerk of the village; Harold Parker, Lorne Luker, Ed. Munn and Dave Sangster. Mrs. Davis served hot coffee and re- freshments.-Huron Expositor. FOR FIRE, LIFE .. & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Stewart A, Scott Phone 29$ Wititham MAIL ESTATE SALESMAN RePreientihr t D. MAW. Lialtairel 1952 Ford 4=door Black - with Overdrive, Sunvisor 1952 Meteor 2-Door, Nice Shape 1952 Olds 88 hard top Two-tone, automatic transmission 1950 Ford 2-door, Black 1950 Austin Sedan Green 1948 Ford Club Coupe 1938 Chevrolet 2-Door 1937 Plymouth sedan 1937 Chrysler Priced at We also must 141.11.CU RN, Page 'Sl.); Tho Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, Nov. 1 , N$WS OF FORDIVICH Four Ministers Take Part In Armistice Day Service MEN'S SHOP LADIES' SHOPPE Iginoinimmunimmummuslumsammummimummummuum••••mnimur- ..„.., Direct Ste.-..--..40=10 0 0=0, 0=04 Amazing! Fascinating! Hilariously Funny! - ADMISSION - Adults 60c Children 25c Sponsored by Wingham Branch Canadian Legion A show for the entire family . . . . . must be seen to be believed `Wingharn Town Hall Thursda y, F\riday and Saturday This Week . November 19, 10, 11 - 8:30 p.m. From England Dr. Edwin EAT!' MILKS Britain's Greatest YPNOTISTIT ol===o=goi=o1=o=ao=o1===ro=c) 0 0= =0=10) 40=0 is 1936 Chrysler sedan Blue Used Trucks $1095' $550 1952_Chev. pickup $1100 34-T" 1951 Mercury 3-ton Reconditioned motor 54-TON, Nice Condition 1949 Chev. pickup $1000 $800 1949 Chev. sedan delivery $900 Priced at $50 1949 Mercury 3-ton Completely reconditioned $800 reduce our stock of 1953 Meteors..