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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-12-30, Page 6The Winghanz Advanee-TirileS, Wedn0fida,y# ife4tiMaitC141044100004VOSOMINOVICOMMOCREWPCIO reettnqb McfilLL RADIO 13511 10 ME .rs-XxWiaokainira piparrnirtainiM'ailiniDae2rabli-DalkslaltDarDee, To our many friends a New Year's toast . . May you enjoy all the happiness and good fortune life can, give. MOW'S OARAOE ry Bluevale • .. .... • . • POIVAIIMIVAMIVRIVURACNItAtaikA. a a U fi U U U a if a U a • a a VIONIICAVAWA5Sts5S OSSOSVINOWSVAF a a a a a a a a a R a U We wish you, our many loyal customers. continued good luck and happiness during the year to come. Howard Fuller A $5.00 MERCHANDISE CERTIFICATE to be given to THE FIRST BABY BORN IN WINGHAM IN 1954 Fairyland Infants to 6x Exclusive Store for.the Wee Tots OUR BUSINESS INSURANCE DEPT. has been organized to give helpful specialized service for the protection of PARTNERSHIPS, KEY MEN SOLE OWNERSHIPS Be ASSURED — Consult— Corekilt— FRANK C. HOPPER —Representative— Canada Life WINGHAM PHONE 462 11/4 byints *Mug to Alt Smith Brothers H. C. MacLean ".ftir-r.44.",44MGAM"' It's nice to extend warm and friendly greetings to all you wonderful people: nOliMiSitiCiC-441MCAMialetV4 111$010.010101WVIPIPIPPIPIPOININY HAPPY A trainload of good wishes for all our many loyal friendsi May you all enioy continued hapPineas id prosperity in the New Year, and all the • Stainton's Hardware NEWS OF COME Two Gorrie Couples Observe 109 Years. of Married Life Detroit, and Mr. Clarence Grainger, of Wallaceburg, spent the week-end at the Same home. Dr, James Hutchison, of Cleve- land, returned an Monday after hay- ini._ Isabel gsspenta fewnutdcrlay:917.ith his mother, Mrs. Mrs. Bertha Plant is spending a week with relatives in London. Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Stechly and Mr. Edgar Eby, of Trenton, were Christ- mas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Downey. Mr. Peter Gerkis, of Winnipeg, was a Christmas guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sperling, Mrs, W. H. Marshall left on Sun- day to spend the winter months with her son, Alex, in Stratford and she will also visit with relatives in Lon- don. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dane spent the Christmas holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dane. Mrs. Pearl Keine is spending the Christmas holiday with her son, Mr. John Kaine, at Brooklin, and will then leave for the southern States for the winter months. is visiting Mrs. Minnie Irwin and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Evers, of Toronto, spent the Christmas holiday and week-end with Miss Emma Irwin and other relatives. Miss Mae Waters, of Toronto, was a guest of her sister, Mrs. Clifford Dodds, and Mr. Dodds on Christmas Day and for the week-end. Prize winners for the highest scores at the euchre on Saturday night, sponsored by the Community Club, were MISS Minnie McElwaine, Ford- wich, and Mr. Roy Strong. A dance was held with the music supplied by the Fordwich Orchestra. Miss Ethel Bradnock with relatives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Hockridge spent the Christmas holiday with rel- atives in Toronto. Mac Hutchison, of Newtonbrook, George Gregg, of Toronto, Miss Edna Lawrence, of Toronto, Jim Walker, London, Miss Marion Toner, Strat- ford, and Miss ,Kay Cathefis, Toronto, spent the Christmas holiday with rel- atives here. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Gott, Ste- phen and Wendy, of Toronto, were Christmas holiday guests with Mrs. Gott's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank King. Mr, Wm. Stintson and his son, Gerald, of Detroit, spent the week- end With Mr. Sam Stintson. Gerald has recently returned after serving with the American Army in Korea. Mrs. Robert Patterson, of Mount Forest, Mrs. R. P. Nash and Miss Alma Nash, of.' Toronto, and Miss Margaret Nash of Pembroke, spent Christmas with Mrs. Thomas Nash and family, Mr. Wm. Austin is in Guelph this week attending a short course at the O.A.C. for 4-H Club leaders. Mr. and Mrs. Harold David have moved to their new home which they built on their farm just south west of the village. visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs. The Belmore school Wilfred Gedke, of Mount Forest. Mr, Roy Bridge, of the Bank of Commerce staff at Thornhill, spent Christmas at his home here. Mr, and Mrs. Allan Hyndman spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Young at Arthur. Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Ernest King, who had a birthday on December 23rd. Mr. King wag 88. Miss Margaret Brown is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Jos. McKnight, at Beemsville. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Bridge and family spent Christmas Day with Mrs, E. Nesbitt at Kincardine. Mts. W. C. King has been confined to bed and has been under the doc- tor's care for the past few days. Mr, Bill Bennett was able to be home frorri the Wingliam Hospital for Christmas dinner With his family, but returned to the hospital as there is still infection in his finger and arm. Miss Annie Murray has gone to Comber, Essex County, to spend Sortie time with her niece. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hp-id:Man and family spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Merin Dilworth at New Dundee. Mr. and Mrs. I', L. Marines spent Christmas Day with Mr. and MrS. W. Mannes, at Walkerton. Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Short, Ron , aid and Carol, of Fergus, spent Christmas Day With the former's parentb, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Silent, Mr. Win. Grainger, of Toronto, is visiting with Mr. and Mra. 0.4011 Grainger, Mr. Howard Grainger, of concert was held on Monday night, December 21. Mr. Clifton Ireland, music supervis- or, presided at the piano and a splen- did program; consisting of songs, dia- logues and drills was given. The open- ing numbers, "Elizabeth of England" and "The Light that Came", in which all members of the school took part, were much enjoyed, the latter por- traying the birth of Christ. A dialogue, "The Sick Doll", in which Dale McNce, Nancy Elliott and Russell Press took part, was particu- larly well done. A rhythm band, com- posed of the juniors, Was much en- joyed. Piano solos by Mary Elliott and John Newans added variety. Closing choruses and a reading by Billy BOYd brought ,the program to a close after which Santa arrived to dis- tribute treats and gifts. Euchre and solo The regular euchre and solo party was held in the ball last MondaY evening with twelve tables In play. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nickel, Mr. and Mrs, Alvin Fitch, Will Nickel, Myrtle Weir and john Dickson were in charge, The euchre prizes were won by MiS. W. Merkley and Mts. Chas. Gathers and for the men, Chits, Cab- ers and Justin Will, The solo prizes went to Austin St. Marie and Bill Wells. Vernon Inglis received the special prize for being the youngest player present. PerSonala Mr. and Mrs. Earl 1VieNee and rig spent-the holiday week=end' with relatives at the Nile. Mr.. and Mrs, Tiros, Short Mr. and Mrs, Thou. Short were honored by friends on Monday even- ing, when a surprise visit was paid them on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary. They were pre- sented with gifts in china, and an I address was read by Mrs, Geo, King. A pleasant social evening was enjoy- ed and old times recalled. Euchre was played, Mr. Geo, King and Mrs. Mel Gilkinson having the highest scores. Mr, and Mrs. Short were married in Gorrie on a rather snowy day, on December 21st, 1898, by the Rev. A, B, Farney. They lived in Turnherry until 1907 when they came to Gorrie, where they have since resided. They have two children, Lawrence Short, Fergus, and Miss Myrtle, on the Gorrie post office staff. They are en- joying fairly good health but Mrs. Short has lost the sight of one eye, and sight in the other is very poor. Mr, and Mrs, Nicholas Cook Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Cook, who were 45 years married on December 26th, had their family with them on Christmas Day for a joint celebration and were presented with an occasion- al chair from the family, Residents of Gorrie for the past few years, the greater part of their married life was spent near Clifford. Their guests on Christmas Day were Mrs. Peter Mer- klMger and Mr. Carl Cook, of Kitch- ener, Mr. nad Mrs. Melvin Greenlay, Peter and Lynn, of Clifford, Mr. Bob Nay, of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Musgrove and Billie Nay, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cook and family, of Gorrie. Christmas Services There were special Christmas ser- vices at St. Stephen's church on Christmas Eve and on Sunday after- noon with celebration of Holy Com- munion, the rector, Rev. D. H. T. Fuller, in charge. There was carol singing and Newton's anthem, "That First Christmas Eve" by the choir. A lovely Christmas tree was in the church and cut flowers for the altar were given in memory of loved ones by the Rev. D. H. T. Fuller and Mrs G. Foster, of Elmira. C.G.I.T. The C.G.I.T. held its Christmas meeting on Monday night, December 21st., in the church basement. The meeting was opened with the Pur- pose. Karen Michel read the Scrip- ture lesson and Edythe Walker gave a prayer. Games were played and there was an exchange of Christmas gifts among the girls. Lunch was served and the meeting closed with Taps. Eastern Willing Workers Meet The Christmas meeting of the East- ern Willing Workers group of the Gorrie United Church met at the home of Mrs. Harold Robinson with a good attendance. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. Buchanan, whose theme was "Christmas". The meeting opened with the singing of Christmas hymns and the Christmas story was read by Mrs. Russel Bridge. Mrs. Buchanan offered prayer and read an interesting Christmas story which was followed by a number of con- tests and an exchange of gifts by the members. The president, Mrs. Thos. McInnes, then took charge and the following officers were installed for the coming year: President, Mrs. W. W. Strong; vice- president, Mrs. A. Heibein; secretary, Mrs. Russel Bridge; treasurer, Mrs. Wes. Tremble. - A vote of thanks was given Mrs. McInnes for her very capable leader- ship in the past year. The meeting closed with a delicious lunch served by Mrs. McInnes and Mrs. E. 3. Far- t rish. Personals Yvonne and Wanda Sperling are Mr. and Mr% Oliver Death, Barry and Murray, spent the week end with Mrs, John Inglis and family, Mrs, O. McDonald, of Lucknow, is spending the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell. Mr. and Mrs. John Stokes, Carol and Linda spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs, an MclEhlrneY. A faintly gathering was held at the home of Mr. Wallace Richardson on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Cornish and Danny, of Seaforth, visited on Sunday with. Mr, and Mrs. N. Hunkin. Mr. and Mrs, John Stokes and girls, Mrs. Jas, Stokes and Bessie and Mr. and Mrs, Fraser Haugh and family attended a family gathering at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Bolt on Christmas Pay. Miss Betty Abraham spent the past week with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Thos. Abraham. Betty has been serv- ing as a R.N. in the navy, at the western coast and left Sunday for Halifax where she will now be sta- tioned. Among those entertaining family and relatives on Christmas Day were, Mr. and Mrs. John Ftich Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Merkley, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Scott, Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Harkness, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Dowdy, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Met- calfe, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jeffray, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Curie, Mr, and Mrs. Adam J. Darling, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Renwick, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Renwick, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gilmer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dustow, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Stokes, Mr. and Mrs, N. Hunkin, Mr. and Mrs. John Lane and Mr. Wm, Weir. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johann held their fan2j,IY gathering on Thursday, Dec, 24th., and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Abraham on Saturday. Mr. Roy Dustow, of Toronto, spent Christmas with his parents, and Miss Isabel Darling of Kitchener and Miss Margaret of St. Marys are home for the holidays. Margaret is recuperat- ing, after ' spending a week in the hospital with pneumonia. Among those spending Christmas Day elsewhere were, Mr, and Mrs. Ross McKague and family, with his mother at Teeswater; Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Press and Russell with her aunt, Mrs, Pattison of Wingbam; Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell at Ray Loutitt's, Gorrie; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vogan, at Ross Vogans, Wingham; Mr. and Mrs, George Harper at Mount Forest; Mrs, P. Johann and Wilfred at Teeswater; Mr, and Mrs. Carl Douglas and Wayne and Mr. It. J. Douglas, at Wm. King's, James- town; Mrs, McNeil at her son's, Brus- sels. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jeffray and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmers Jeffrey and Margaret and Mr. Robert Jeffrey spent Wednesday with *Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Weitz and Mrs. Robert Jeff- ray near Clifford. The gathering was in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffray's 38th wedding anniversary and Joe and Marjorie Jeffreys' borthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Blake Fleming, of Palmerston, spent Sunday with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew David- . son,, Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. GeOrge meritiey were Mr, and Mrs, Dan Sehatte end Gary, of Simcoe. Members of both the senior and junior choirs took part hi the service in Kilo); Presbyterian Church on. Sun- day. A number of Christmas carols were sung throughout the service. In VIRGIN TREES BEING CUT IN ELLICE SWAMP Virgin timber is being felled this month at the south side of the Ellice Swamp, to take out logs for a lumber company in St. Clements. Counts on the rings showing at the ends of the butt logs show that trees are being felled that are up to 260 years of age. Nothing is being cut that measures lees than 44 inches in girth, four and a half feet above the ground, Eidt and Norman Hoffmeyer are two of the men doing the cutting. —MonItton Times. BELMORE School Entertainment tie bymn "Who is lie in Yonder sta.?" the junior choir sang the vorql, PS with the congreption joining in, the choruses,. The senior ehoir render- ed the anthem, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem," and Bruce Darling serg the sacred solo "Nazareth." Rev, Matthew Bailie gave a fitting address,. on thoughts at the Year's end. • .'sfoe.r.caorie,r97 ff-ozolz-okis0