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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-12-23, Page 5Phone 237 Ford & Monarch A. D. MacWilliam Phone 366-J Wingham May each and every one of our customers and friends find this a very HAPPY HOLIDAY! WALKER'S HOME FURNISHINGS TURKEYS SPECIAL FOR NEW YEAR'S The Choicest of eating. Small white hens - 7 to 8 lbs. LAIDLAWS 011WASVIVM'OciVM'OIVAVOIVROVOlgAVOW err)! <k h«strnas We're- painting the town with our bright and gay Christmas Wishes to our friends! HURON MOTORS LIMITED Wingham maitimittewoolviefolvmowave516..viro • The WIngham Adv.fir.weArh.poo, Wednek4b. Dec., 2$, 10141 rap MO ST. HELENS Bill McPherson is home after spending the summer months sailing on the "Royalton", He was accompan- ied by Miss Margaret McPherson of London, who spent a short holiday here, Mrs. Alex Murdie has returned from Kitchener, where she spent the past few weeks, Miss Margaret McPherson Reg, N., is malting favouraMe recovery in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, following an appendectomy on Thursday night., John meQuilliu has 'left to spencl Christmas with Mr, and Mrs. Irvin McCabe at Windsor„ Mrs. John Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Fred McQuillin, Mr, and Mrs. Eldon Miller and Mr, Wallace Miller attended the funeral of their cousin, Mr. ..Tarnes- Miller at Fergus on Monday, Altalidkpatdaladain2deatUranadklatatrabliaatMat -210tOtSOOMOINSO042a4-21*, 71/ • The very Best Wishes to all residents of Huron and Bruce JOHN W. HANNA, M.P.P. Our entire staff joins in wishing you a very Happy Holiday. MOFFAT GENERAL STORE Bluevale g; 0 0 0 hotel fining Room (Coffee i§bop Greetings . . . We sure hope that your Holiday Season will be the merriest ever ! Maitland Creamery Wingham Ontario .-11t5MOSICAONIgAgaii.VAgAglitgAMIIA&, flg is that his eye 'is very painful and it will be a little while before the doe- tor can tell if there will be any in- , jury to the sight. Bitten by Hog W. M. Kreller was severely bitten by a hog last week and will be con- fined to bed for some time, Dr. Forde attended him, Personals Miss Florence Forester, telephone operator in Harriston, underwent an appendectomy on Saturday in the Palmerston Hospital. Mr. and Mrs, Glenn Doig, of St. Catharines, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Ross Doig, Bill Johnston, of Stratford, spent the week-end at his home here. Bruce Sothern, Wm. Sothern Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schaefer attend- ed the funeral in Stratford on Monday of the late Mr. Tom Cruickshank. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Bride spent Fri- day in Stratford. Miss Marion Doig, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Bolander, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn, of Orangeville, visited over the week- end with Mrs. Earl Ridley. Miss Beatrice Hargrave, of Listowel, spent the week-end -at her home. Mrs. Tom McClement and Mrs. Wm. Sothern spent Thursday in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doig and Mr. and Mrs. Wray Cooper spent a day last week in Kitchener. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reid on the birth of a son, Wed- nesday, December 16th, in Listowel Hospital. Mrs. Wally Gibson and Garfield re- turned home Thursday after visiting for several weeks in the Western Pro- vinces. , Max Hambly, of Kitchener, spent a couple of days last week with his parents. Allan Freis spent the week-end in Toronto. Harvey Bride, of Lucknow, spent the week-end at his home here. Paul Woolcox of Quebec City, is spending a couple of weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Wool- cox. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Critzer, of Lis- tOwel, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie, Miss Gwenneth Bride, of Stratford, spent the week-end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tressider loc- al station agent left. Monday for the States on two weeks' holiday. Vern Hambly, of Fergus, will be relieving agent during that time. pital where six stitches were required Murray Sider, of Toronto, spent the to close the wound. The latest report / week-end with his wife and family. • The Fordwich Community Hall was filled to capacity on Wednesday even- ing when the pupils of S.S. No, 17 Fordwich, presented their operetta, "Kathleen, the Maid of Killarney". Margaret McCann took the part of Kathleen, Clayton Cober played th4 part of her lover, Donna Wray was Kathleen's rival. Donna Seifert was Bridget, Bob Rumple was Timothy and other pupils from the senior room were the town's people, singing sev- eral songs and taking part in Irish dances in their fancy costumes. Juniors and seniors each sang groups of Christmas songs. At the close of the evening, Mrs. Carl Doug- las, music teacher, was presented with a gift of money on behalf of the teachers and pupils of Fordwich, WI. Christmas Meeting The Fordwich Women's Institute met for the 1December meeting in the Community Hall. Mrs, Howard Harris, president, opened the meeting with the singing of the Institute Ode followed by the-Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs. W. Sothern read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. McCann gave the motto, "I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all year". Roll call was answered by all members, each giving some interesting and helpful Christ- mas hint, and by the members hand- ing in a gift to be sent to the home for the Aged at Clinton. Congratulations were read from Anna P. Lewis on the Fordwich in- stitute winning third prize in the ,Sa- lada Tea contest. The meeting was then turned over to Mrs. Anson Dem- erling, who was in charge of the pro- gram. Mrs. H. Harris gave readings on several Christmas carols telling when they were first originated and as she gave the history of the carols each were sung. Mrs. R. Graham, Mrs. R. Devitt favored with a piano duet. Mrs, ken Graham rendered a solo and Mrs. McCann gave a reading en- titled, "Christmas at the Purple Bean" Mrs. S. Johnson and Mrs. Dem- erling led in some interesting contests and games, after which the children were presented with their candy bags. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Gibson. The meeting closed with the National An-. them and a delicious lunch was serv- ed. Injured Playing Hockey Ivan Campbell suffered a very pain- ful injury to his eye on Thursday evening in Mi/dmay during a hockey game between Neustadt and Fordwich. He was rushed to the Walkerton Hos- St. Paul's Jr, Guild Elects Officers The December meeting of St. Paul's Evening Guild was held at the rectory with three visitors attending. The meeting opened with singing "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" fol. lowed by prayer by the president, Mrs. M. Templeman, Reports were heard from the treas- urer, visiting and sewing committees, also from the Christmas card commit- tee, after which one of our guests, Mrs. Worm.worth gave a very interest- ing talk on her work in a library in England. A delicious lunch was then served. The hostesses being Miss Lillian Ella- cott, Mrs. Miller Davis and Mrs, H. L, Parker, The January meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs, L, M, Wedd. The officers for the coming year are as follows: president, Mrs. Bouch- er; 1st. vice-pres., Mrs. Wedd; . 2nd. vice-president, Miss Mary Johnston; secretary, Miss Florence Harris; treasurer, Mrs. Jack King; sewing committee, Mrs. Wilkinson:. visiting committee, Mrs. Manuel and Mrs. M, Templeman; Christmas card corn, Mrs. Wedd, Mrs. Templeman. WHITECHURCH S, S. No, 9 Kinioss held their annual Christmas concert on Monday even- ing. • Miss Joan Wightman spent the week-end at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Alex Young, of Lucan. Nurse Olive Terriff of the Listowel Hospital staff, ip spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Mac Ross. Mrs. James Cornelius received word last week of the passing of her nep- hew, Mr. Asher Gray, of Calgary. Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Toby Jantzi of Milver- ton. Mr. F. MeK. Paterson leaves this Wednesday to visit at the home of Mr. Fred Paterson of Leamington, and at the home of his sons in Detroit. S. S. No. 10, Kinloss, held their Christmas concert on Wednesday evening, when a large crowd gathered. Santa came and distributed the gifts from the well-laden tree. Lunch was served and Tiffin Brothers provided music for the dancing. Quite a crowd gathered in the Un- ited Church for the Sunday School concert, when Rev, W. J. Watt was chairman. All sang carols and the children gave their recitations and among the Christmas dialogues was the short play, "Christmas at the Boarding-house," presented by the young people of the Young Adult Class. Santa came and distributed the gifts, from ' the tree and all enjoyed' the evening together. Wdrd has been received here recent- ly of the passing of Mrs. John Mac- Kay, formerly Maude McDonald, of Whitechurch, Mrs. MacKay had been an invalid for the past six years. in- terment was at Wawota, Sask. Farmers in this district are incensed against the motorits, who have come into their wood-lots or plantations this winter even on Sundays and cut down the young trees for their Christ- mas trees and quickly slipped away. In several instances the numbers on the cars have been taken. This hardly seems a fair deal, Farm Formu Meets Whitechurch farm forum met on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw with an at- tendance of 19. John Purdon was ap- pointed chairman for January, with Miss Lila Emerson and Mrs. Jas. Fal- coner on the lunch committee. The next meetine, will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Myles St Marie, Mrs, Cecil Falconer and Mr. Jas. Falconer held high points in the euchre games, with Mrs. Ste Marie and Mr, Chas. Martin holding low points. Lunch was served and the social time enjoyed by all. Personals Brick Church postponed their Christmas concert last Friday even- ing and held it this Monday with a splendid attendance and a good pro- gram. Many will be interested to know that the old school-bell off Zetland school is now in the County Museum, at Goderich. Merry Christmas to All. NEWS OF rogDwicti Community Hall Filled for School Children's Operetta It's a pleasure to extend the Seuoi*'s Greetings The regular meeting of St. Paul's Ladies' Guild was held on December 17th with the president, Mrs. Connell, presiding. The meeting was opened with the singing of Christmas carols and read- ing of the General Confession and the Lord's prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap- proved, after which the treasurer's report was read, showing the pro- ceeds of a very successful bazaar. A sum of money was voted the secretary for the annual Christmas boxes for the sick and shut-ins. The president retired from the chair after thanking everyone for their loyalty and support in the, past year and also giving special thanks to the Rev. and Mrs. Parker for their co-operation and help. Mr. Parker presided for the elec- tion of officers for the coming year. Officers elected worei Hon. president, Mrs. Parker; president, Mrs. Con- nell; 1st vice president, Mrs, Fuller; 2nd vice president, Mrs, M. Davis; secretary, Mrs. Smalley. Mr, Parker then closed the meeting with prayer. The hostesses for lunch Were Mrs. Connell acrd Mrs, Amt.. tage, Officers Elected at Ladies' Guild 4-44Th Z e Yuletide season 's a tvoncletful titne. kth it comes fun. and laughter for the hildren, good cheer and pleasure for the rown-tips. Allay m the happiness t conies te you ark/your dear ones this Christmas continue throughout the New reit: FAIRYLAND Audrey Swatridge Michael McPhail • 4111COSIMWONOWAMICO*OWMAIIMIVOIW It's our pleasure to wish you one ol the jolliest Yule. tides you've ever known. our deep felt appreciati9n for your loyalty and friendship during the past year we wish you a Very Happy Holiday! LILLOW'S GARAGE AND TELEVISION BLUEVALE OhriStinaS Islands—there are two