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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1956-11-14, Page 7CHAIRS AND WIRING' PLANNED FOR HALL BLU:EVALE—The 'Bluevale Wo- men's Institute met at the 'home of •Mrs. Charles Mathers • on 'No- vember 8tIn the president, Miss Ruby buff, presiding. The roll call was,, answered by stating "One thing our province is doing to promote health". .The secretary, Miss Margaret Cuttis, gave a •very satisfying financial report including the net prefit from, a reeent dinner for .which the members catered. We. -Alei..Corrigan repprtea the. purchase of additional chairs 'far the community hall, Mrs. 'Harry Elliott, Mrs. Alex Corrigan and Mrs. C B. Hoffman were appoint- ed a committee to arrange about additional electrical wiring in the community hall.' It was• decided to gather sup- plies of clothing in e,nswer to an appeal for the Save :the Children Fund. Mrs. Spa,rling Johnston gave the motto, "Good health and good sense • are two of life's greatest blessings." Mise R. 'Duff gave simple rules of goed health stating that "gopd health comes from earth, sun, air and the cooking pot." The valu- able effects of fresh air and sun- shine were stressed, also points about nutrition, and simple reme- dies for 'various conditions. Mrs. C. B. Hoffman, who was convener of the health program, conducted a contest about fruits and vege- tables. Dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. Carl Johnston, Mrs, Her- vey Robertson and Mrs. Sperling Johnston. E. WARNE Ili BUYS GRADER The East Waveanosh ceettiell met . ad -Hanna,.. e TN0 toitev,oebmine minutes ed6s, t v,r 'were .thhree eie7:04_ h:s4:isti mein- hers present, the Reeve prodding: ed on motion by, Mei:Owen .0.ifit At two o'cleck gig tenderi,„werOd, Opened for the new grader ' With. snowplough and wing. The dietriet engineer 'Nellens, Was' present and eat in with the douncil. After.' a discussion of dome length : was moved by Buchanan, deconded, by .,11e:nria, that council accept, the, lowest tender, that of Dominion Road Machinery Co. Ltd., of Code- rich at $24,700 with trade-1h, of old grader at $11,000, With an extra of $632 for slide- moldboard, making' $14,339 net, subject to approval of the Highway Department and 9a.., tario Municipal Board. 'Carried. , The Court of Revision on the 1956 assessment 'was 'opened tte there Wert np appeals, it Was move ed by McGowan, seconded by Buchanan that the court be closed, and the 1956 assessment roll be the roll for 1957 taites. Carried. Minted by Hanna seconded by Purdon that the road and general accounts as presented be peeeed and paid, Carried. By-LaW"No. 9, adopting the assessment roll and By-law No. 10, a supplement 'road by-law, was read the eirst and second them Moved by McGowan seconded by l3uehariait that fly-Laws No. 9 and, 10 be passed as read. Carried. Road accounts, 'Stuart McBurney. salary, $176,00; Win. T. Irwin, wages, $137.12; Geo. T. Currie, wages, $63.75; Campbell's Garage, seal-beam lamp, $1.55; Canada 'Cul- vert, 1500 ft. snow fence, 021.25; Canadian Oil Co., entlfreeie 10 gala., $23.30; Oeo. E. Radford, 300 yds, of gravel at 43e, $135,00; Rec.- Gen, of Canada, income tan, $9,25; .GENER,AL CHEQUES, if. MacLean, premium Collector's Bond, $22.50; Rec.-Cen, of Canada, T.I.L "Insurance, $19.32; R. C, er, 40 naele plates, $80.00; Orvel Taylor, selecting jurors, $4,00:. Roland Vindent, selecting jtitOrd $4,00, sal. as assessor 8375.00, school $15.00, $894.00; R. 11. Thompson, 'selecting jurors, $5.00, clerk's lees, Purden Drain, $56,00; Wilford Walker; 66 pullets killed, $100:00; Sohn V'. .McCallum, valuer and :Mileage, $2.20; Jas. A. Hewes, Supt. contract paratsa Drat*, $100.00; Prank Kirkby, bal. cow" tyaet, Purclon ,Drain, lets $60,00, $168.00; Rtiseell Percleila allowance Pardon brain, $7.00; Aldiri Purclon,i allowande Purtleit Orval V, Taylor, Court of Eteve PtirdOri Drain, $5,00; John Beeliaild an, Nutt of keit., Pordon Drat *00; Clateriee Hanna, t McOOWan, Court of Haire ReV,, Pardon brain, $6.00; Or PUr Drain, $640. Moved by Buchanan, 'seconded Hanna, that council adjourn meet badatiabet 18th at one bielo at rerfrod, eealgraVe.COMIntinity 'Cent c tirVal ilL Taylor, Thampsaa, FaMilits Out PRESENT VERY For Annual Dinner WpDafiTEll 7- °Resolved' thlit' ' Men waste Mere time than ye°, POPULAR CONCERT ilZerh w:ar st,he,hesubjleacint. off„aote:sitef a REMEMBRANCE DAY OBSERVED SUNDAY I 131.UEVAL/E—Remembrance Pee" was observed in the United Church on Sunday when Rev, -R. A, Brpok preached from the teat "They Obeli beat their swords into plotigh shares and their spear's into eirtin- ing hooks", showing that peace Must come from the heart of the people. The choir sang an,' ap- propriate anthem, Nfr. Brook tak- ing the solo, In Knox Presbyterian Church two Minutes' silence vtase observed to honor those who gave -their lives' in two great wars. 'The ser- mon preached by Rev. Maurice McNabb and the selection' by the , choir were On the theme "Lest We Forget," A, The order of service was that used in Geneva at the time of the Reformation," 1545, the congreg-, gation standing for prayer 'and be- ing. seated ',during the' nail they were Stopped Girls liked to be on hand when the train ,pulled in to -see Who got on and off and perhaps to exchange a word with some of tile train crew, especially with the late John Quirk, conductor, who always had his jokes with 'successive genera- tions of girls. In the' nineties fine excursions were run on the line, to Kincardine, to Guelph, sometimes to Niagara Falls. Sunday Schools often went In a body, joining others from the neighbouring villages and filling the long line of pciseenger cars, It Was like entering another world to leave the country village, enjoy the ride and see the sights of the big town, If Johnny 'or Susie didn't get away on the elicursion they might go to the station at night to see th shining train and the re- turning travellers. More important excureions tot* travellers' to the prairies, where many young men ttrid newly-Mar- ried couples Made their first start in life. Relatives gathered at the Station for tearfill. fareWella. Mo- thers, especially, were filled with forebodings at the thbught of the great distaried and the' hardships Of pioneering, The Adult popula- tion and the children looked on at this dramatic episode. The 'Meet eXcitleg eXattrsien of all Was on the 12th of July. The train left very early but boys and girls Were Oh hand to Watch the parade and step to the high note's Of the fife and the beat of the disappointed when at ittat yvitQxP7,r1 g--Ilbwiolt LiQns „Club ,proVichict nerY enhpaable evening's entertainMent wilen they Stageda concert of 100,1 talent in community. hell Agn Friday, nigne, Ken Edger actedap Phailanaa and • the frinewing teak pert': l'ne Great Relidiril, a disappear- ing net by Fete Deniion and •Gienn eolp, „Yvonne Pping, iineonipanied at the plane .by :her mother, aere, cleeenee 'Snarling; ladles' enartette, Sandra and ray Edgar, Marian reoliineem . anti Kean Ann Hueston, ,a,ccomprin. led by Karen Michel; readings, Mrsi• McCann arid Mrs, Gordon Greig; yoeal duet, ',Hibbert Sisters, tinceinalianien by Heatrice Gedcke; • violin and guitat, music, Allen „Griffith and Oeprge Larriber0 vo- cal solo, "an tlewee, accompanied by MisS K. Haeelwood; violin sole, Corinne "theme accompanied by her :nether,: M. Rharee; piano solo, Sandra Edgar; vocal solo, • Michael McLennan, accorep,enied • by ,,Karen Michel; piano duet, ray and Sandra, Edgar; instrumental; Karen 'Michel; herber shop quar- • tette, 'Mrs, Sam 'Johnston, Miss Malwane, ;Mrs. Wm, Camp- bell and Mrs, I. Witmer with Mrs, accompa,niet. • The chairman anneunced How- ick Lions' Farmer a Night to lie November 19th, in Gorrie, also a, °showing, of the centennial pictures org Thursday of this week at • Gerrie Hall, These taking part lit the pro- • gram . were entertained 'following - •the concert by Howiek Lions. A herneetalent concert is always ap • - prgeiated by liewick residents and Friday eight's fall varieties was' erkin.Y.Pd by a large attendance. e A•contest,on famous'writers was , eanclueted by. Mrs. Thomas Burke, The. roll call, :anewered by the men on, "Why t Am Clad My Wile Belongs to the Institute", brought a varied: mid interesting response. .„Judges for the debate were Mrs, Cecil Wilson, Mrs, Wm. Wright, and Mrs: -Ruth ,' MacDonald.' Starlight Group WROXETillft—The Tuesday Star-. light group .held their regular meeting on October 30th. at the home of, airs. Archie Miller with Itditreinberii ' pier, sent: the: president, Mrs. G.-, L. Dobsoti,. opened the 'meeting with a poem,' "The 13keath of Prayer". Mrs. Ira McLean read the Scrip- • tare leSson, Elaine Millar &yolk- 01 with a piano solo. Allen atuhro was guest sneekei• and her subject was llighway 'Safety". Mrs. David Stade, invited • the group to her horite fer the November 27th meet- ing. Ilefreshinerita were served 'when the hostese Was assisted by Mrs. Statia and Mts, Jack Gibson. REMEMBRANCE SERVICE AT UNITED WROXE'llEet A Remembrance Day service tinder the auspices of the municipality 'of the Township of Howick ;with Flowick 'Branch 307, Canadian Legion B.E.S.L. in charge, was held in Wroxeter Un- ited Church on Sunday afternoon, November 11th. Rev. W„ J. V. Bu- chanan,, minieter 'of the church, and Rev, Frank Russell, rector of SE. James' Anglican Church, con- ducted the, service, Hymns used Were "0 God ofLove, 0 King of Peace", nO Valiant Hearts" and "Lord of , the ,Lands". 'The choir under the direction of Mrs: Rhame, organist, sang the anthem "O Werd of Cod imamate", Rev. W. V. Buchanan'preacheci the sermon, taking for his text "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off", Rebrewe 11, Veree' 13. Following the church service Which Wad attended by members of Remick Council, Rev. Frank Russell conducted A service at the cenotaph, when Wreaths were placed by the lioarick Legion and Rdatlek Council, Bert Harris read the names of the fallen in both • Wars. The sbunding, Of the Last Post and Reveille and the singing , :of the national antheni brought A theinorable service to a ciese St. fames' Guild flolds Meeting votoxiltp....4fes, L. Elliot op- ened' her 'horina POI' the, November , Meeting of the: Wein:eine Ciiild Of St. Jai:nee" Anglican Chutch. A ' Shad worship eetVice Wee tee., diteted by ,the Preelderit, Mrs. P, Were 'Made to held a bazaar and 'tea on beeetribet 8th In the 'Church hell. During the social "tent' tile fin:Stead Was itfailet-h. nd bY lqra, Vern 'Market .Next. Meeting will be held NoVaM6er i6th it the herrie a Mr. V. BrO=, PaelallY Night for the WrOiCeter Women's Ititute. Mr, J. IL Wylie and' Mae, ,T, Mair failed to convince the judgee thartnisi was true and the negative, OPheini Gilbert Howe e and Leslie Douglas, Won he" a margin of two Reints, The evening began with a ban- eget for members and Alien, fana- iliee, Preeiderit Mr. Herb Patter- son Presided over a programme Including eomenunity singing led by Gilbert Rowes. Plane Senn bY Ann Doeiglas, tap dancing by Breacla °ethers accompanied at the piano by her aunt, Mrs. ling; Monologue :by ,Mrs. D. $. Mac- Naughtiest, !,laterials.were provid- ed ,for hat-making. We. Butt, MaeDpeald and Mr., Cecil Wilson were Winners.: Mission Band . le/ROUTER— President Helen Magee -presided for the regular meeting of the Buds . of promitie Missipn Band meeting on Tuesday afternoon,' , Lynne Earle was pian- ist. Twenty-three Members and two visitors answered the roll call with a "Remembrance Thought,". Bryan Madill gave the prayer and David Grainger read from Gala- tians 5;, yersee 13-14. Leone Earls played a piano solo. Hymns.' chos- en were "When He Coenetifh and "Can a Little Child Like Me". Mrs. Ken Edgar took the study book, "The Boy with the Busy Walk", using the chapter "Secrets". A 'game cif musical chairs was en- joyed by the children' United Bazaar Wasp BusySpot WROXETER — The United Church school room was gay with deeprations and flowers on Satur- day afternoon for the annual bazaar of the Wotrien's Association. At 3 p.m. Rev: VV.-J. V. Buchanan declared the bazaar open. Aprons and fancy work, parcel post and noyelty articles found ready sale. Rome baking :and candy counter Was perhaps the most popular. The farm produce counter with vege- tables, jams, apple butter and dressed chickens did a thriving business. The attractive tea tables .were centred with nabyeen, nips :and gave those present an opPOrtunitY, to enjoy a visit with their neigh- bors and friends. Armistice Service Held at St. Helens ST, HELENS An impressive memorial service was ,held in the community hall on Sunday after- noon when many gathered to hon- er the heroes of two world wars. The service, planned by .the Wo- men's' Institute, was in charge of Rev, B. F. Green. J. W. Joynt, of Lucknow, whose' father, the late John Joynt, had had the memorial placed on the lawn beside the com- munity hall, spoke fittingly, as did also Rev. Mr. Green. The choir of he United Church led in the singing of appropriate hymns and also sang the anthem, "Greet Is Thy Faithfulness", Mar- vin McDonald recited "In Flanders Fields". Jim Reed, of Dungannon sounded the Last Post before two minutes' sileriee -and Reveille at its close. • After the singing of the National Anthem the crowd pro- ceeded to the cenotaph, where a wreath was placed by Miss Beat- rice' McQuillin. ST. HELENS ' Congratulations are due to Mr. and Mia, VV, J. Humphrey, who on Friday observed 'their 64th wed- ding anniversary. Miee Margaret Miller was home from Stratford for the week-end. Miss isabelle MacPherson and Miss IVIarylin Kirkpatrick, student Mutes at, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, were Week-end visitors at the former's home here. Mrs, Will Reitherfoed and John and Mr. cordon MacPherson eperit the we'ele.end with Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Rutherford at Callan- 1 • Mies Bertha McKay, of London, Who has been it Visitor with her brother, Rev. Angus McKay in /he dia,, Will be the guest speaker at the Thankoffering of the Of the United Church on day evenIng„Nevernber 26th. ' The ladies :of the W',A, of the United Church held successful battier' at the auxiliary roorna in Luckiiew On. Saturday afternoon. Reteipts amounted to Over, $160.00. GORR!E Mr, Betels SteWart and his mother attended the funeral Of their cousin, IVIrs, Jan. Loelthatt at pr1rietto4 last Wednesday., DOURO* AIRMAN SERVES AT .AYLMER 'Flightaergeant Everette C, Johnston, is supply technicias sup- ervisor at the Airnien'S Supply Teen, 'School, MAO, AylMer, Ont., arid. FS 3911lieten /Pined the RCAF **net Mk, 042 and Revved, in the Supply branch at 13X Depot, An- gus, Ontario, KGAF -Station Cen- tralla and 1 Technical Training , School, 'Aylmer, Ontario, , He •has been at Aylmer since September, 1954, Prior to • enlistment "..1"ohnny" worked for J.-A. Little, Teesvirater, On He received his schooling at Holyroocl, Ontario: Hee ls particu- larly interested in minor hockey for the children. His hobbies, in- cluding leathercraft, take him into farm work oh Week-ends. FS Johnston has four sisters and four brothers. He was married in September 1945, to the former' Naomi Firth; Reg. N,, of Shel- burne, '-Ontario, They have three sons, Bobby 8, Allan 6 and Stephen 3. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Johnston reside at Holyrood, Ontario: . W.M.S. and W.A. Hold Meeting.§, ST. HELENS Fifteen ladies Were in attendance oh Thursday afternoon for the November meet- ing of the W.M.S, held in the Un- ited Church With -the president, Mrs. W. I. Miller in 'charge.- The, theme of the wotship service *as/ "A Dwelling Place of' God". Mrs. Harvey Webb land Mrs. D. ,Gibb led :in ,prityer.,•;•:Mrs, •G-.:7;afiveleherson read the "Scripture lesson 'and' Mrs. W. A: Millet the, comments. Mrs. E. W: Rice, gave- in inter- esting and informative paper on Korea. The treasurer reported that .$111,24 had been Sent to the Presbyterial treasurer. Plans for the Thankoffering were -.made. It was agreed to have the candle- lighting service at the next meet- , Miss W. IX' Rutherford, Mrs. W. A. Humphrey and M.S., W, A. Mik, ler were a,ppointed as a nominating committee. Mrs. T. J. Todd' presided for the meeting of the M.A. which opened with the thenie hymn, prayer and creed. Theme of the worship ser- vice was "A Deeper Note than Vice tory". Mrs. Lorne Woods read the Scripture lesson and Mrs: Frank MeQuillin the lesson thoughts on perfect trust and perfect peace. The treastirer reported $67.01 on hand. Plans 'were completed for the bazaar and Mrs. L. Woeds, Mrs C. McDonald and Mrs. F. McQuillin were appointed a nominating com- mittee. A pleasant social' hour was enjoy- ed with Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Rice as hostesses': By Mrs. Alice Aitken About the year 1867 the first train went through ,Bluevale, on What 'was knoWn then as the Wel- lington, Grey and Bruce Railway, Palmerston and Kincardine breath. Later this branch and others were incorporated in, the Grand Trunk and in 1923 became a part of the Canadian National Railways, Turnberry,TOwnship paid $28,000 toward the building'of the Palmer- ston and Kineardine branch and other municipalities Made large contribution's. The railway was eagerly sought and proved its worth for many years, The Mat statien was of frame construction, large, with a 'high platforM around eaeh of the lour Sides to facilitate loading and un- loading of freight. 'Business Was brisk,,,BlueVale exported cheese of sixth fine quality it Was in demand in British markets. From the local sawmill Maple bionks were shipped to England, an* agent being sent from there to Make purchases. Live etc/0k was ehipped every week. The three stores 'of the villag6 received all their goods ,by WO' of, the rail- way, John Collie Wass One of the stat- lOn agents Who -Merited for many years, Business Was good and he spent a- long day. pther agents tame and went. W, j„ tfmt.er, now retired, living in Ailsa Craig, had also a king terns of irerViee In the days before they became leteteited lii 'automobile's,' boys loved to go -to the Ogaden at any time And delighted in running along the OP ,Of the freight ears Miss Sbirto Ward Guest at Shour roopwux-4, 3-400goomps, Shower was held at the home of Mrs, Tofu MeClement on isriday eight when &Jenne aral neigisnorsi gathered to •MAW: Miss Shirley Ward, bride-elect of Ulla Month. ConttstS PreVided entertainment for ,tha evening and the beringred guest nad le be engaged in a treasure /rant to locate the many lovely gifts with which her frieride exteaded their best wishes. She fittingly expressed her appreciation for their •thoughtfOinese. A tasty lunch brought the evening to close, FORDIVICH Sunday vleitere with Mr. and Mrs. George Baker were Miss., Gladys Johnson and Miss Elsie Appleby, of Galt, Mr, and Mrs. Mel White and Clifford Strong of Tara. and iyfi'. Hindman of Mani- teba, Prizes Won at L.O.B.A. Euchre 'FORDWICH—Theree were nine tables of 'progressive euchre at tfie L.O.B.A. party on Friday night., First prize foe ladies went to Mrs, Geo. Pittendreigh, for men te Nermari Ettinger; consolation to Jean Foeter and Art Forester, boy's prize to Gerald D'Arcy. A draw on a satin cushion was won by Mrs, Rita 'Carson of Gorrie, second draw; a teapot to Mrs, Fred Hambly. •BLUEVALE Mrs,. David Brown, of ganfiekl, is a visitor at' the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wickstead. Mrs. Earl Heaslip, of Dunnville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Milton 'Fraser, Little Jeffrey Thornton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Thornton, was taken to Kitchener hospital last week, suffering from blood poison caused by a scratch on his hand. Though be has been' ser- iously ill, he is recovering nicely. Don'MOcLean, of Toronto, was a week-end visitor with relatives. Belgrave Speaker At Thankoffering BLUEVALE The W.M.S, of Bluevale United Church held their autumn Thankoffering me4leg WinkreStand... on Noveniber 6th: Mrs. •john KeSided ed devotions. The study period was in charge of Mrs, Bert Garniss, Mrs. Wal- lace- Agar read the Scripture and Mrs. Mel Craig led in prayer. Mrs. Walter Willits favored with , two The guest Speaker, Mrs.: Edgar Wightman, of F3elgrave, gave an address full of interest to , the mei-fibers. She re-told the story heard from a returned missionary from South China, who had ex- perienced "brain washing" and im- prisonment after Communist 'rule began. The story was a revelaition of the cruelty of Communist nieth- ods. As an example, the first day's training in a school under com- munist rule consised of requiring the children to repeat endlessly "I have no father; I have no mother; there is no God," 'In this way worship of the state and depend- ence upon it are indocrinated. The closing nete of the address was an appeal fer all to be active in the Christian life to help coinbat the evils of Communism. A social half hour was enjoyed, refreshments being served by the second and third line Morris group of the Women's Association. the train came and carried the band away. But they would be there at night to see the return. Now we no longer have a. parade. With the use of cars and after- wards' of trucks, the, business of the railway gradually diminished, Slowly it was realized that in this matter, as in many others, we live in a different era from that in which We grew up. Trains are still running on our line, hut trucks carry much of the livestock and other goods that used to be sent by rail and the passenger traffie is very small. We are not using to any great extent the railway we helped to pay for. . The edict has gone forth—Eilue- vale station wilt be dosed on No- vember 15th. Laet September no- bee was given, that the railway would not receive or deliver mail here end its transportation has since been by truck and bus. To those who Can remember, the closing of the Bluevale station is eattse fot regret. The time When the rural population was much larger and there Were many mote young people to make life lively now seems the golden time. We can ,reniernber walking with othets, round and Mind the high etatitin platforin Waiting few the peesed, gers when they arrived after a day's eecursiOn, perhaps hoping for tome little, remembrance from th far-away teWn, The train and the station Monied large lit ear er- We foiget What Blue- Vale ettetiort WO 'Meant to out eintre: Intinity thrtitigli the yenta. Development Ass C. Meets in' Stratford meettn$ of the IfJOffeaterla P will he held at the Stratford CoO4- litarie PeYetoknient itesOolgtiOn today to hear progrefie Port and diacilse future aOthrit.ka Wingikapi fil Plie Of the Member AnallielPalitiee in the area covered he by e,eall°Itiee*s. "or Aluattoen, CP9411Pl ertbr,r4W1IXattere Water- loo and Wellington, The deitelope meat of the area and the WO- liehment, 0 industry le the prime parl3Ase of the group. Guest speaker at the meeting will be A. V, Prate„ director of the Trade and 2n4ustrY Branch, Ont- ario Department Of Planning and Development. The chairman will be ths ,epAQs?ciio sitgtn i4Reelliplire'sPenret2aite of 4i:n: of the chartered banks and the raIl- roads have been Invited to attend: Wingham C.G.I.T. The girls of Wingham C.G4,Te held their regular Tuesnay evening meeting in'the United geurch. Af- ter the *peon Mrs, G. W, eonducted a devotional service. A study of the women of the Bible Was began With the stories of Abi- gail and Anna. Eleanere Cepy read their steeies, from the, Scripture, Following the business session for each group Mrs. liefeMurchy's group held a special training ses- sion and the other groups learned the trick of rolling pennies for there were thousands of core/ere to be counted and rolled for the col- lection for UNICEF. There were also 186 box tops to be counted and 'spa in. This Project should provide $9.60 toward a special mission project. The eve- ning closed With Taps. Anglican Ladies To Pack BELGEA.VE--The regular, meet- ing of the Ladies' Guild of Trinity Anglican Church was held recent- ly at the home of Mrs. Archie Montgontery With the first vice-' president, Mrs. Alex Nethery, in charge. - The meeting Was opened with a hymn and prayer. Scripture was read by Mrs. Bert Jackson. In the absence of the secretary the. min- utes were read by Mrs. William Bryclges. It', was , stated that the eavestrough had been installed on the 'church and' lights for the chain- eel were discussed. The group will hold their annual bazear, and tea eierly in December. -A. number of article's few pie bale, were brought to this sheeting and the bale win be-hi:wicked. At he: next. -zieethir .er the noble' of MM. Lawrence Ven- n:in. 'A card 'of thanks from Mrs, R. McCrea was reed and the Chrietrilits cards wete distributed. The ri;11 call was answered' with an item about a miision or a mis- sionary. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Nethery% Grace the hcietees assisted by Mrs. G. wasvancsaumng andp. lunchwas served by , MOHAVE ,Mr. and Mrs. Alton Baynes and family, of Belton, visited with rela- tives het& on Sunday and the lat- ter's mother, Mrs, Richard Cham- ney, returned with them to spend a few weeks at Belton. Mrs. Howard Wilkinson and Miss Annie Baker have returned home after spending the past two weeks with relatives in Toronto and Smithville. Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Wilkinson of Smithville spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilkin- son. Miss Prances McCrea visited a few' days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith and family at • Mount Forest. Mr. Harry McGuire, who was a patient iii the Wingham, General Hospital, has returned to his home. Mrs.' 'toss Adderhon is a patient In the Wingham General Hospital, having undergone an operation last week mig, Annie McNichol spent the week-end with relatives at Walton, Mrs. Reiss Anderson, Mrs. James .Mie, George Michie aticl Ruth spent the Week-end visiting with ientvla, xtiveicsh.in North Branch and Saginaw, W.I. Will Hold Pub, Relation's Night )3'ELOPAVE— The Miblie rela- tions meeting of the Belgrave Wo- men's Institute will be held on Fri- day, Nevernber 16, in the commun- ity' aehtre, with Mre„ S. Wheeler as v.:Jai/eller. Roll call will be aria- Wered with "What is the Most talk- ed of euteWet in relation to the press". Address by Mrs. Tait Clark, District president. Mueic by Miss (levee Welsh: A talk On "Wilctee Our Credit Union?" by George miehie and a report of tho Area carivention by the del4gate will be heatcl, Lunch Will be serv- ed by Mrs, George Michie, Mrs, Wy Armstrong and Mit. E, Ander- Son, Member's pleatie note the change in date • A brand new •cover ,ffinstration greeted monk Winghant telephone users this -week when 'for the first time they had an ..opportunity to look at :the .latest edition of the telephone directory,' 'now being distributed: here: The &ever -features a' sketch of a filern scene, typical of many-in this' region. • The, drawing is- the work of Canadian artiste Lorne Bancharde A.R.C.A., and is symbolic of the agricultural 'development in thin area said II, H. P, Johnston, Tele- phone manager for, this' region, The illustration replaces the figure of the "Spirit of Conemunitation"; which has adorned the front 'covers of local directories in, the past. Mr. Johnston stressed the 'fact that this year's telephone book contains', about 2150 neee and changed listings. eBeeaase of these changes, customers are advised to start using the new directories Im- mediately," the Bell manager said. Bridge -MacDonald Wedding in Wingham St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Winghain, was the scene of a very pretty Wedding: on Sat- urday, November IOU!, at twelve o'elock, when, Miss . Donalda K. MacDonald, daughter of, Mrs. Don 'Roy allaeLiOnalde of Winghame and the late Mr. MacDonald, was united marriage 'With lelre'Ror Dertiglas'l Bridge, of Toronto, son Of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bridge, of Palmerston, Ontario'. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. Alexander Nimmo. , • , The bride, who was given in mar- riage by her brother, Mr. Alex ;MacDonald, wore a' dress .of nylon net over dulcette satin, cut ori mid- Victorian lines, with strapless top and a bolero-type jacket with long lily-point sleeves. -The skirt was fashioned with a cascade of scal- loped lace, fotming a deep V at, the back. She wore a star-sha:ped headdress of seed pearls from whiCh fell a shoulder-length rose point veil of nylon tulle She car- ried a white Bible with red roses and white streamers. Miss Mary Helen MacDonald, of Wingham, a sister of the bride, was matron of honour. The beidesmaid was Miss Elva Myrtle MacDonald, also a sister Of the bride. The mat- ron of honour and the bridesmaid wore similar dreeses of blossom pink and heaven' blue nylon net over taffeta with stolee. The cock- tail-length skirts were ,designed with rows of tiered ruffles inter- spersed with narrow matching taf- feta. The headpieces were of the same colour' as the dresses and studded with brilliant 'bandeaux. Mr. Jack Bridge, of Palmerston, a brother of the groom, was groomsman. The reception was held , in the Sunday School moth of the church. Receiving the guests, the mother of the bride wore a mulberry col- oured dress with Winter white ac- cespories and a corsage of yellow reses, The gremne mother wore a black dress With black velVet ac- cessories, Her eersage was of pink roses. Guests Mine from Palinerston, Listowel, Kincardine, Toronto, Hamilton, Cornwall, Simcoe, St. Thomas, Windsor, Oshawa arid Ripley. When she left lot her honey- moon, Mrs. Bridge Was Wearing a black velvet princess style dress with white a,cdeesories. Her cor- sage Was of red roees. The couple are to resiclal. in Toronto. Women's Group Plans Bazaar )3ELGRAVE-eThe 'reath line of East Wawartosti group of the Wo- man's AgsoOltilibti Of the Knox United 'Church met on Mehday afternoon at the hohie of Mrs. Lewis Cook with 10 members pre- sent. Plane were made for 'the coming bazaar in Neetteillbet, The 'neW of- fleets Were installed with aVits. IAA, Walsh aS„ leader and the list Mra. 'COrclen Zeotti, trees:, Mrs, .Chris 1Iethery RAMONTARJO, WIWKINSDAY, •'NOI/KKIIKK.14,SS • • United Charges Are -Combined, PXREV4I.4.--A combined Meet- ing of the Official boards of the Bluevale and Whitechareh Ghlirebee was held at Bluevale la$t Week now R A. Brook has been Preaching in both churebea. The two beards voted to have the arrangement Permanent, -Se in future Whitechereh and BltieVale will form One charge. A hearty Invitation vette given- 'Ur, Brook 'to remain as . paatOr for A further year after June 1957 and this was accepted, °clue, Closing of Station Recalls Early Blue vale Days 1 "Ttemerabercto bring your person lists of numbers up, to date an get rid of yotie old directories with out delay." Mr. Johnston eaggeSted that abandoning laet year's telephtti books, telephone uSere .cotild "iltvoi confusion and lose of011ie He fresh copies copies of tam. 131,tie. Books * Telephone Nunibeein '•ii.fe availed:01 on req.ueet at the pell businea office., • The, eeritinuing expansion of tisis' atea is reflected in the number ple telephone books needed 'for distree batten this. year. Altogether, 9,30, directories . are being delivered ' throughout cemmunities covered by the tioOk, as imposed to, 8,948 in' 1955, In Wingham alone the dise tribution figure amounts . to 1.,615 compared with, 1,525 last year.. .1 Besides Wingham customers, thei new directory lists those of 1:onrre ham, Hanover,. Walkerton, lierri: ton and" surrounding territory,