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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-12-23, Page 3.4W14011010. "745 $1102165X10110410 ... and all the joys of the Holiday SOCISOn to our friends! .10 >bAT4 I HAMILTON BEVERAGES ....... . ........... A is our pleasure - once again to say Merry Christmas to all our friends and neighbors. Last week's winner—Bud Cruickshank Town His choice was G.E. Featherweight Iron 10 Names Drawn for chance on G.E. Electric Ironer: N'ttealtettigtetnteMettaaneVISMUVWOUICeSsIMMCWICtreCetVetesIntieteneteMeituic _ai,,„etett45sk. "*. 1!/4 671004 Good Flirt Good koalt,al Good Swett a.. our GOOD WISHES to our many friendit 1191011hALL'S GROCERY ,aaratnen tannleatakintak,000100491900adnatntlteralanne906 .1 Phone : Our Prices Are Lower MRS. MYLIS ST. MARIE R.R. 2, Lueknow MRS. H. A. McLAUGHLIN. Town MR. ALEX ROBERTSON, R.R. 5, Wingkam MR. AUSTIN ST. MARIE Town MRS. IL WRIGHT, Bluevale Red Front Grocery Free 590 We Keep Down the Upkeep Delivery MR. BOB McKAGUE, Rig. 2, Whigham MRS. C. RITCHIE, Town MRS. GEORGE JOHNSTON, R.R. 4, Wingham MRS. CHAS. SALTER, Town MR. ROY BARRETT, Brussels NEWS OF EELCRAVE Plan. February Concert at Women's Institute Meeting The Wingham Advance-Tines, Wednesday, Dee. AS, rage Throe vive. Funeral service was held Thursday from the Evans Funeral Home, Lon- don, with Rev. Pocock officiating. In- terment was in Mount Pleasant Cem- , The pallbearers were six members of the Board of Education. a a a a a The Christmas meeting of Beigrave Women's Institute was held in the Community Centre on Wednesday, December 6th, The president, Mrs. Walter Scott, was in charge of the meeting, Mrs. Ross Anderson read a story, entitled, "A Little Child Shall Lead Them" and the roll call was ans- wered with a few lines of poetry ex- pressing a beautiful thought. The program also included a solo hy Mrs. C, D. Cox, "Angels We Have Heard on High" and a contest con- ducted by Mrs. Men Bradburn. A demonstration on winter bouquets was given by Mrs. C, H. Wade. During the business period it was decided to hold a concert sometime In February. The following committee was appointed to be in charge of the program, Mrs. Ross Anderson, Mrs. C. H, Wade, Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler, Mrs. Wm. Brydges, Mrs. George Michie and Mrs. Ivan Wightman. A collection taken in aid of the Barley-for-Korea Fund amounted to about $16.00. Lunch was served by Mrs. W. Sc ott, Mrs. S. Cook and Mrs. M. Bradburn. Progressive Euchre Mrs. Howard Wilkinson and Martin Grasby were high prize winners at the progressive euchre party which was held in the Community Centre on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Cora Mc- Gill and Bob Yuill won the consolation prizes. The novelty prize went to Mrs. Charles R. Coultes for having a birth- day nearest to Christmas. This will be the last meeting of the club until after the holiday season. Christmas 'Soda' Knox Presbyterian Churdh Sunday School held a Christmas social in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday evening, December 1.7th, A good program was Presented with Rev, W. H. T. Fulton acting as chair- man. The program included a vocal Solo by Marlene Purdon; piano duet by Lillian and Reta Bruce; piano solo by Grant McBurney; readings by Clifford Coultes; recitations by George and Allan Bieman, Reginald Purdon, Mar- garet and Ronald Nicholson; selections by Bruce's Orchestra and a dialogue. After the gifts were distributed from the tree, lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed.. Personals Mrs, Louis Hayes, Misses Jean and Karen Hayes and Tom Hayes, all of Elyria, Ohio, spent -a few days last week with Mrs, Thos. Brydges and Other relatives in the district. Mrs. 3. M. Coultes is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. George Pocock at Lambeth, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnston And Kenney, of Lucknow, Mr. 4..ncl Mrs, Ken Downie, of Kincardine, Mr. and Mrs, Eldon Rousselle, of Stratford and Mrs. Tom Shoebottom, of Belgrave, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Brydges. HAD TRIPLICATE CALVES, TWINS A YEAR AGO There's a Hereford grade cow on the farm of Harvey Ritchie at Zion that's more than making up for the recession in beef prices. A year ago this cow gave birth to twins and on Friday of last week it was triplets. However, only two 'of the trio survived, but they are a husky frisky pair.—Lucknow Sentinel. Christmas Program At W.I. Meeting The president, Mrs. Aitchison, pre- sided at the regular meeting of the Women's Institute which was open- ed with the singing of the Ode and repeating the Mary Stewart Collect, Minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs, Henry, and several items of business were taken care of. It was decided to send boxes of cheer to the shut-ins. Mrs. Keating gave a few highlights of the provinelal board meeting which she attended in Toronto, Lieut. Oates, of the Salvation Army, sang '4 0 Holy Night" accompanied on the piano by Lieut. Clark, also of the Salvation Army. Mrs. Mowbray was in charge of this meeting and read a Christmas story from Lew Wallace's book, "Ben Hur". The first part, "No Room in the Inn" was followed by Lieut Oates singing "Once in Royal David's City." The second part, "The Vision of the Shepherds" was followed by the lieutenants singing "While Shep- herds Watched Their Sheep by Nigl;it." After the third and final part "The Visit of the Wise Men", they sang "As with Gladness Men of Old". Mrs. Hastie read a paper on the motto, "Grant that we may realize that it is the little things that create differences, that in the big things of life we are one," Roll call was answered with a Christmas memory and an exchange of gifts. Christmas carols were sung during the meeting which closed with the singing of "God Save the Queen" and lunch was served. Following the lunch, Mr. George Henderson, Singer representative, assisted by Mr. Frank Pickell and Miss Durst, gave a very interesting demonstration of the Singer sewing machine. Albert E. Grover Dies in London the cards. Christmas gifts \Nora +.14- changed. The meeting closed with the Sing- ing of hymn No, 598, 'Away in a Manger," followed by the Miepah benediction. A lovely lunch was served and social hour enjoyed. White-Cook Rites A. quiet wedding took place at the United Church Manse, Belgrave on Saturday, December 19th, at three o'clock, when Freda Sylvia cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook, of East Wawanosh, exchanged mar- riage vows with Raymond Allen White, Belgrave, son of Mr, L. White, of Ingersoll, and the late Mrs, White. Rev. Chas .Cox officiated at the double ring ceremony and Mrs. Chas. Cox played the traditional wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a navy blue suit with pink and navy accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The bridesmaid was Miss Marion Ruth Moss, of Auburn. She chose a navy blue suit with navy accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations. The best man was Mr. Austin Coop- er Cook, of ,East Wawanosh, brother of the bride. The wedding dinner was served in the Queen's Hotel at Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. White will reside in East Wawanoeh, CROP REPORT Winter made its first appearance in the county on Monday and in some areas of the county at least 18 inches of snow fall has been recorded. Mail- carriers report that some of the coun- ty roads are still completely blocked and farmers are experiencing diffi- culty in reaching town to complete pre-Christmas shopping. Poultry pro- ducers report excellent sale for all produce and one of the largest tur- key producers in the county report* that practically all .of his 9,00 are sold and that by the end of the week be will have shipped .appKett, triately 20 tons .of turkey in cry-olugr bags to northern Ontario. Schpgl and church concerts and other social ,ev- ents connected with the 'Christman• season are the order of the day in the rural areas. CROWN THEATRE HARRISTON, ONT. TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY 7.15 & 9.15 SATURDAY MATINEE 2.80 WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY December 23 - 24 "The Glass Wall" Victoria Gassman Gloria Graham itRIDAY - SATURDAY December 25 - 26 "Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs" MONDAY - TUESDAY December 28 - 29 "Pick up on South Street" Richard Widmark Jean refers ADULTS 50e STUDENTS 35e CHILDREN 20c All Children Under School Age Free. •11111/1/11/11111/NNINIP IllteMailte,M,Regawalgolwawftemoteaw.e DRAW WILL BE MADE AT 8 p.m., Christmas Eve on G.E. Ironer, Value $14950 Have your 'tickets in early. London, and fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren also sur- A wish for aft on this happy day— for all good things to come your way! LOVELL !MIRE District Agent Blessings atChristmas MASON & SON U.C. Young Women Name New Officers The Christmas meeting of the , Young Woman's Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. W. VanWyck, with 26 members present. The meeting opened with the sing- vd.:444=-1€440CMeteleeterNMVIDRMeletelentOPMENPOIDMIViretWOCIVIOVERtgeto . tug of hymn No. 63 "Infant Holy," after which Helen Haldenby read a poem, "As Joseph was Awakened." A thought in story form "Is Christ in Our Christmas?" was read by Mrs. Don Rosenhagen. This was followed by the singing of Christmas carols, "The First Noel", "Joy to the World" and "Oh Come All YeF i t h foisi ls. " Mrs. Ross Hilbert read the Scrip- ture, Luke 2, verses 814, followed by a Christmas prayer by Mrs. Jack Lewis. Mrs. Jack Wolfrey read a story "To Springvale for Christmas." The worship service closed with the singing of "Silent Night." The minutes of previous meeting were given and roll call was answered by a Christmas verse. The treasurer's report was given. Margaret Zurbrigg read the new slate of officers: Past president, Edith Walker; pros., Iona Walker; vice-president, Joan Hil- bert; recording secretary, Norma Strong; corresponding secretary, Hil- da Rowland; treasurer, Margaret Zur- brigg; supply and literature secretary, Gladys Green; Christian stewardship secretary, Mildred Thornton; com- munity friendship and visiting, Lavina Robinson, Marjorie Douglas, Edith Walker, Hilda Rowland; temperance and Christian citizenship sec., Joyce Wolfrey; Missionary Monthly secre- tary, Mabel Templeman; press score- taiy, Mary Carbert; pianist, Marjory ilobrien; nursery school convener, Audrey Lewis; telephoning committee, • , Doris Parkinson, Marjory Guest, Mary -MeLanghlin, Mary Casliek and Edith Walker. Mrs, Allister teen Wisbinq you peace oncl Jo at Christmas Wingham Death occurred at his home in London on .Tuesday, December 15th, of Albert Edward Grover, after an illness of two years. He was in his 62nd year. Born in Croyden, England, Mr. Gro- ver joined the army at the age of 15 and served for many years as a blacksmith, During the First World War he saw service in Africa and in France. He came to Canada in 1920 and joined the Canadian Army, hold- ing the rank of WO 1 until his re- tirement from army life in 1934. He had, since that time, been employed by the Board of Education in London, retiring in 1951. He was a member of the Church of England and was chairman of union local No. 190, in London. Surviving are his wife, the former Bessie Howes, of Essex, England, three daughters, Mary (Mrs. Roy Harvey), of Chicago; Kathleen <Mrs. Clayton Underhill), of St. Thomas; and Dor- othy (Mrs. George White), of Lon- don; three sons, Walter and Albert, ".111111111111111•111111111111111111111•111111111111111111111111111111111111111111•11111111111111111111111111 411111111111111111111111111E _ of London, and William, of Wingham; One sister, Mrs, Herbert Smiley, of SHERBONDY'S WALDEN BROS, TRANSPORT --, Ontario for CANDY — — CANDY QUALITY CHOCOLATES Bulk or Box Picardy's Ann Hathaway 1E' Smiles 'n' Chuckles WI IIIII 4"- -5111/0111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111511111111111111111111611118Eilsingialsmismisuat THE FAMOUS TURTLES Nothing Finer e $ THE SPIRIT OP FRIENDLINESS AND ° COO CHEER,WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR MANY FAVORS AND SINCERELY WISH YOU AN OLD-FASHIONED YULETIDE MACLEAN COAL CO.