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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1957-10-30, Page 8'LOCAL FIREMEN ANSWER 'CALLS , Wingharn Fire Department ans- wered call last week to extin- quish a blaze which had started at the base of a tree on Edward Street, The fire was' quickly put out, by the brigade and only small damage to the tree resulted', It is believed that the fire was started by smouldering leayes Which , had been burned near the tree, A call on Friday inCoriling brought local firemen to the scene of a, fire at the borne of Mrs,' M. Moir on Patrick Street, Only smoke damage resulted: from the blaze which was believed to have originated in a sawdust burner, Accident Victims Receive Treatment .An unusual :farni accident , oc,, curved on Wednesday last when five-year-old Peter. ale Yong, the son of Mr. and Mrs, Klaaa de Yong, of R.U.• 5, Brussels, fell into a post hole into which a large stone also tumbled, crushing the boy. Peter had been with his ;father who was digging the' post holes when•the accident happened. Provincial Police Aid Christmas Funds Huron County members of the Ontario Provingial Police this week .distributed donations lo sev- eral county organizations to assist welfare and Christmas hamper funds. The Wingham Salvation Army benefited to the extent of $00.00. The same sum was also turned over to the Salvation Army in Goderieh. Huron County Child- ren's Aid Society received $50.00 and the Goderich Lions and Kins- men Clubs each received $100.00. The money was raised at last, year's hockey game staged by the policemen in Go.derich. One hundred dollars remaining from the receipts of the game was sent to the Ontario 'Provincial Po- lice Welfare Fund, Win Awards Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Watson of Forest won the, highest htunber of points on their exhibition of fruit, vegetables and lady's work at the Forest fall fair, winning' the Simp- son. Sear's Trophy, a silver relish tray. .They also received' the same honours at the Wyoming fair and again won the Snmpson Sear's Trophy, • another silver tray. Mrs. Watson is the former Dor- othy Pattison, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Allan Pattison, R.R„ 3,' Wing: ham. ....newwse Meat S ecials Round 1 STEAKS Sirloin or T=Bone ROASTS Wing ) pound TAJ3LERITE LB. PORK SHOULDERS 47c TABLERITE LB. WIENERS 43c * TABLERITE SMALL SAUSAGE 43c Mary at:Elroy, of Blyth, spent a few days last week with lair, and Mrs. Walter Jeffrey, '2nd. line of Morris. Mrs. Mary Miller of Toronto, is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. ,John Cruieltahanit„ Mr, •Cruick- abank and finally. • —Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Aitchison, ,Joao and Judy, of Camp Borden, spent the week-end at the home of ilia parent:a Mr, and Mrs. nor- ace Aitchison. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Purely and family, of Galt spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John "Pattison. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bayliffe, of London, were musts 'of Mr, and Mrs. Fred MaaLean for a folk clayA week. —IVO, and Mrs. Arthur' Field, of Lambeth spent the Week-end in town with friend; Helen Kerr, of Londen, spent the week-end with friend?, In Wingham, Brian Rutledge of Ailsa Craig spent the week-end with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Harcourt, —Miss Aileen Underwood of Hamilton spent •the week-end at the home of her mother, Mrs. 0, N. Underwood, --Mr, and Mrs. 3. W. Macdonald and little daughter, Connie, of Torconto'visited with Mrs. aVfacdon- ald's mother, Mrs, G. N, Under- wood. Laymeri Conduct Anglican Service. Laymen's. Sunday was observed In St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday morning when Herbert Fuller was in charge of the ser- vice. The lessons were read by Mel Keating and Miller Davis and the rector, Rev, C. B'. Johnson, de- livered the sermon, The occasion is observed throughout the world on the same Sunday, to emphasize the respon- sibility of laymen in the conduct of the affairs of the Church, A Home Purchased The,Croas•ett hoMe, on the corner of 'Catharine and Victoria 'Streets, Which has been occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Lorne McDonald and family; • has been purchased by Del Ewing. The Ewing's moved into the home at the week-end. ilitend Wedding In Mitchell Church *no F h1r Wed,, sex, 30, 157 Wi60114141. 0 IS Ls 4L, r. 0 GOSPEL *HAIL Itegniar Sunday Servlepa itemembering the ..A•nrit , 10 :a.i ri. Sunday sehool 1.1.10 Gospel Meeting at 7.30, luiteit Thursday evening .at f3 pea.: 'Prayer Meeting at.nil Bible study!: a 14r. and Mrs. Bruce Young, of Toronto spent the week-end with Mrs. J. 4, Sloan. REC. LEADERS MET AT WALKERTON Two -10110Ws each night First at 7.15 t New Guide Leaders. At First Meeting The opening meeting of the Wingharn Girl Guides 'area held In the 'council clillillber• on Monday evening, The meeting was opened by' Liana. Edna Davis, who intro- Owed. the two new Guide leaders, Captain Joyce, Hainmeaton and latent, Betty Ann .Gpialer. Miss Geisler instructed the girls in Safety precautions and What to i:do in the ease of injuries in fire, A "flying up" ceremony is to he held next Monday evening with Mrs, D, W, Dixon, of Herristoili officiating, At 'the ceremony five Brownies will he presented with the. Brownies. top. award, the golden , hand badge.. Brownies who will- re- ceive the awArd will be . Helen -Brenda MacLennan,: ,lane Ann Colvin, Mary Joan. Lapp and Sandra. cameron. G. MAN WILLIAMS Opternetirist, Patrick St. Wingham Mr. and Mrs. It McMurray were ire Mitchell on. .Saturday attending the wedding of their nephew. The wedding was- .s.olerna nizea in Grace Lutheran Church , at 3 p.m, when Marie Holtzhauer of lVfitehell. became the bride of Garfield Murray Chapman, son of Mr, and Mrs. p, Chapman,. Stratford, Attendants, at the wedding were .Mrs. 'Don Agnew, Lois Chapman sisters of the 'bridegroom and Holtzbinier, sister of the bride, all dressed alike. in long net dresses of pink, blue arid yellow respectively with feather hats in matching shades.. ' Miss Frances Bowie of Waterloo, cousin of the bridegroom made a winsome flower girl, dressed in 'pale pink eryatalettea The groom'a attendants were all cousins, Robert 117, Ale• Murray of Toronto, Donald Mc- Murray et Wingharn as ushers and Gordon MeMurray, ring bearer, Thurs., rd., Sat,, OeL 51, • Nola 1 3 Kenneth More, Diane Cheap, in "THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON" A rollicking comedy which will • make an enjoyable evening. Mr, mai Mrs, Clarence Dunn, of Toronto spent thp week-end with and Mrs, Walter Davis. -Mr. and Mrs. A. Al. Elliott vial- ted with their son, N. A. Elliott, Mrs, Elliott, and sons, Brad and' Randy, of Sarnia, over ,the week, end. Ella Angus c4,Iebrated her , .85111 birthday last Saturday with ler tinnily. Mr. and Mrs. G. 0. Comore ;pent the week-end in Kitchener as guests of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Barron, Phone 710 The reception was held In the baSernent of the church. . - :onderful News!, s i A This Peluxe Automatic Clothes Dryer i ii . ii: by W es ting house almost thinks! i a iii.• 6, —Repreientative— Canada Life ONT. WINGHAM, The boy was taken to the Wing ham General Hospital, where it was found that he had sustained a fracture in the upper part of his] leg, A cast has been appplied and • Peter is still in the hospital. The fast action of a neighbour averted what might have been' tragedy when she opened doors and windows . at the home of Mr.- and Mrs. Gavin Muir, of Wrox- eter, on Sunday. The couple had. been overcome by coal gas as they sat in their home and were not far from as- phixiation 'when the neighbour called. Her presence of mind in letting in fresh air into the house saved their . lives, Court Hears Only Two Appeals ithITECHURGII Mr. and Mrs, n(* Smith and baby Kathy of Toronto spent the Week-end at 'the home of her par- ent; Mr, and Mrs. Russell Chap- man and with,. Turnberry relatives. Mr.. Chapman unloaded a car of coalat the station here over the week-end. Misses Janet Gaunt and Mary Gallagher of Toronto spent the week-end with the loamer'a par- ents, Mr. -and Mrs. Russell Gaunt. Miss Lillian Smyth of London spent the week-end with her par ents; Mr,and Mrs. Edwin Smyth, Mr. and .Mrs. John Craig, and Mr, and rs.,Robert 'Hall, Wing- ham, visited on Saturday with Mr and Mrs, Clarkson Martin of Galt Mrs. Martin is recovering from a heart seizure. • Mr. James Ste Marie of St Cath- arines, spent a few days last week, at the home of his brother Mr. Myles Ste Marie, Ronald Moore, Son of Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Moore, was able to re-, turn home on Sunday after spend- ing three weeks in Wingham Hos- pital with. Pneumonia, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin MeClenag- han and Michael, and Paul. Jessun of Kitchener visited on Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben MeCienaghan. Mr,. and Mrs," Orville , Mitchell and ,air, and Mrs, Robert Scully of Toronto spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wkill Henry, Mr. and' , Mrs. Henry celebrated their eighteenth wedding anniver-' sark on Saturday, when friends and neighbours gathered The evening was spent in social chat, cards and dancing. Neighbours Presented them with a beautiful flowering plant, Mr. and Mrs, Beverly ,Rooney and son Ralph of Kennilworth spent the week-end at the home 'of his sister, Mrs, Kenneth Dowling. Miss Beth 'Dowling has been very ill with flu, over 'the week-end, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McAllister of Teeswater visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm Caslick of Cul- roas. Mr. Earl Caslick, Mr. ,and Mrs. Ronald 1Coultes, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ross, Mr. Wallace Conn and Mr. Wm. Caslick. were in Rip- ley on Saturday to attend the sale held by their uncle, Mr. Gordon Scott. Mr, Frank Ross bps been laid up all week with flu and pneumonia The children of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rintoul have, all been very ill with flu over the week-end and Mr. Norman Mates; and their their children have been very ill with flu last week. Miss Winnifred Farrier of To- ronto spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, W, R, Farrier. Mrs. Garnet Far- rier was very, ill with flu over 'the week-end. Mr. and Mrs, John Purdon. and Mrs. Kenneth Zinn and Larry, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Zinn of Woodstock Even with the inclement weather of Wednesday last, the W.A. of the United Church here held a . very successful turkey simper. A good crowd gathered, and Mr. E. H Groskorth kept them entertained with ihis solo-vox music. until Mr. Norman Macintosh' arid 'his family of Tiverton took over the program. which delighted all. 'Old man winter paid a surprise visit to these parts on Saturday night, and the ground was white with snow in the morning Mr. 3, G. Gillespie, road shpt., got an early morning call to send the snow-plow to Kincardine to clear the roads, The snow was chief) on roads from there to Wiarton. HOY/- ever, by noon, most had disappear- ed from thoae 'parts. Mr, and Mita, ,Clifton Moore. Mr and Mrs, Frank Fisher and Peter Inglis, all Of London,. Visited on Saturday with Mn and Mrs. Win Kennedy of Marnorh. Mr, and Mrs, Clark Johnston and daughters e.f Belgrave, Mr, and Mrs, ahaS, Tiffin, I angskle• visited en Sunday with their par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Win, Brown or Lueknow, Mrs George Meciena;gban has been ill with flu Oyer the week- end, Mrs, Miilan Moore- Mrs, Carl Metlenaghan, Mrs, M.. 1- Gres- korth, Mrs._ D. Willis. Mrs: Prank ROSS and Mrs. Metcalf, are among tilieSe taking one or two of the short eoursea at night at Wingham. District High School. MiOa Krug : Ana ' Miss Mariorie COultes of•Guelph, anent Wednes- day last at the latter's home here Mr. and Mra Gordon MeSirnev, and lions anent the Week-end with London 'friends. after attending the Dougherty-Shiell miptiala at. St Thoiriaa, ' Mr, Wm, PrNelle of 'Niagara Falls anent 'the week-erid with Mr and Mrs, Thigh Silinameit Wirighairt and with Mr. and Mrs. *heat Bederiaft, Specials This Week LIS. 29c DOMESTIC .SHORTENING KELLOGG'S SPECIAL "K" CEREAL . 25c IGA CREAM CORN Belgrave Group Marks Seventieth, Birthday of WMS BELGR.AVE —The 'W.MS: of Knox, Presbyterian Church, cele- brated its seventieth anniversary on Friday evening, with members of the congregation, former mem- bers and the •exequtivii of Huron Presbyterial as kuests at the Thankoffering meeting. The program opened with the singing of the, hymn ,a0 .God. of Bethel" and prayer by the Rev, H. T. Colvin. Mrs. Joseph Dunbar welcomed the giiests and expressed the members' pleasure of their Presence with them on this anni- versary occasion. Misses M. and A. Wightman played a piano duet, followed by a recitation by George Bieman. The play "Aunt Elizabeth's Mis- sionary Tea" was followed by a violin solo by Arnold Bruce, ac- companied by Mrs. A. Bruce. Mrs. 0. G. Anderson gave a very interesting and comprehen- sive history of the 70 years of the Presbyterian W.M.S. in thp village of Belgrave and also read mes- sages from several former mem- bers and guests who were unable to attend. Mrs. J. B. Russell of Segforth brought the greetings of the Huron Presbyterial. The Psalm "The Lord Is My Shepherd" was sung` and .a number was given by the Sunday School, followed by a recitation by Ross Wightman. The Thankoffer- ing was received and offertory prayer given by Mrs. Youngblut. The program closed with the Sing- ing of "Lord Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing!' and prayer by Rev. H. T. PKG. 17! 11. • Is is Its ti.LAUNDROGUIDE tells' you exactly how long, at what temperature each fabric should be dried.-A DRY DIAL lets you damp-dry for immediate Ft .to , ironing, or fluff-dry for immediate folding. • HEAT SELECTOR DIAL offers, 'choice of heats. F=L,,-A=S=H a Westinghouse Dryer'• can be • yours, priced from as low as $189 " 1,1011 20 oz. 2 for 3k 36 Of. 29c 10 01. 2 tins 23c .. qt. $1.05 BAG 29c IGA PEANUT BUTTER IGA PEAS SUCCESS WAX . .. BRILL() .approx, 100 SOAP PADS.- It took just 35 minutes to deal with the pertinent business at the municipal court of revision held in the council chamber on Monday evening. Only two of the proper- tles in the town of Wingham were under consideration by the- court, the smallest number ever in the history of the town: Mayor R. E. McKinney presided and the other members of the court were Reeve Roy Adair, II, L. Sher- bondy, assessor, W, H. French, R. S. Hetherington, E. Wilkinson, and W. A. Galbraith. An assessment reduction on one property was approved and -a work- able agreement was reached with ► one ether property owner who ap- pealed to the court in person. U U r Lunch was served and a social time was enjoyed. A highlight of the social hour was the lighting of 70 candles on a beautiful three- tiered birthday cake, by Mrs. Alex Porterfield and Mrs. R. J. Scott, both of Wing ham, These ladies were both former presidents of the society and gave many years of devotion and leadership in this missionary work. Truly this ,,was a historic occas- ion, one to be long remembered by all who were in attendance and the members go forth, cherishing the past with faith, looking forward to the future. ' Remington's ICA arket Is -Radio and Electric., g-r!. OUR PHONE iiumBga, IS I.71-J Home Industries Are Best Bet coomm.o7n oanown;Wer..momooniommaonot*.00mr...oroommemr.ort o•mwommodonroaffloolgr. Eyerything Sieepweati -- IN 1, ,for the cold weather ahead!: A well-known resident of Glen- annan, Thomas Chester Dunkin, died at his home on Monday of this week. Mr, Dunkin, who was 70 years of age, had suffered a lengthy .illness. Be was porn at Glenannan, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Dunkin, and received his educa- tion, there. Later he Was appointed postmaster and served in that capacity until the Glenannan post office was closed in ,Septem- ber, 1955. He was a member of the Wingham United Church. Mr. Dunkin is survived by his wife, the•former Hazel Armstrong, two sons, Walter, Toronto arid Jackson, Glenannan, and two daughters, Mrs. John (Mabel) Goldrieh, Glenannan and Mrs. Bernard (Dorothy) Paul, Tees- water; a sister, Mrs: Fred (Acidic) Johnson, Wingham, and a brother, Walter, in Manitoba. Funeral service will be held at the R. A. Carrie & Sons funeral home, on Thursday, at 2 p.m„ with Rev, D: J. MacRae, minister of the Wingham United Church officiat- ing, Interment will be in Wing- ham Cemetery. Pallbearers are Reuben Apple-, by, Fred Tuck, Sam Marshall, Rat, Aitken, Tom Metcalfe and David Eadie. OLTit. BUSINESS iNSTRANC.E. DEM has been organized to give helpful speeialized service for the protection of. PART- NERSHIPS. KEY 'MEN SOLE OWNEWillilai • Be ASSURED = Consult • FRANK C. HOPPER Mom, Tues., Wed, Nov, 4-,i-i; THEATRE CLOSED aassurmaznp• Veteran Postmaster Colvin, r T. C. Dunkin Was ' W. B. Canon, of Wingham, past president of the Lake Huron .Zone R^ereatien Council, was appointed I to the council again for the com- ing year at the Zone Conference held in Walltertnn on Saturday. LNorrnan Greenwood, of Durham, i was elected president for the Ca- nogr e Year' than 1.00 delegates from 25 centres in Western Ontario attend- ed the convention, which was bold in the District High Seh901 audi- torium with district representative Bob Secorci in the chair, • The standing committee sports discussed thealieed for great- er activity in minor hockey and the need for more .community in- terest in children's ,hdekey and they decided, to meet in Wingham with Mr, Conran in two weeks' time to go into this question in greater detail. Heading the various cenurattees at the convention were K. L. Young, director of community pro- grams; W. 13. Conran, sports; Mrs. Elda. Cadagan, of Durham, drama; Doug „Butler, arts and crafts; Har- old Harton, social recreation and Miss Harriett Carr, senior citizens, Highlights of the year's activities by the Lake Huron Zone include n track and field meet, leaders' in- stitute, playground leaders' train- ing course and a one-act play -fes- tival. Former Resident Passes at Wheatley Word has been received here of the death of James Forest Wilson, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Wilson, on Tuesday, October- 29th, at Wheatley, Ontario. • Mr. Wilson was born in Wing- ham in 1884 and lived in Wawa- neat', Turnberry and Morris Town- ships. Later he moved to Wheat- ley. - He is survived by three sons, Reg., of California; Evans, of Leamington, and Jim of Toronto. Interment' will take place in Wingharn Cemetery on Thursday, October 31st, at 1.30 p.m. upon. the arrival of motors, The officiating clergyman will be Rev. ,C, F. Johnson.. • Souggletiown Pajamas or fancy at avallablain button styles; either plait! .... '19 1 This ever popular, soft brushed rayon pajama is $q 5 SKI PAJAMAS hi the same comfortable material, of the dant14- 11 est styles and in beautiful shttdeS, $1 0 r,„ 1.1 Pripul. ......... .... .... .............. ....... 0.4•40, to and $4.5 Snuggietiown Gowns The yaltie of home-grown indus- tries is very often overlooked by some communities in search for newindustry, Fred. W. Simmering, a leading U.S. planning and -de- velopment expert told delegates from four ,counties at a regional meeting of Mid-Western Ontario Development Association, held at Stratford .on Wednesday of last week,. He told the representatives from Huron, Perth. Waterloo and Wel- lington Counties that often the an- swer to industrial expansion lies in a municipality's own backyard. He stressed that new industries that might prove harmful to the community, should not be sought. •"In looking for new industries don't make the mistakes of the peat," he Said, "Some might upset your community and disrupt your way of life." "Home-grown industries are often the right industries,/ he said„ and he cited an instance of when he conducted a survey at the re- quest of an industrial commissioner and found a special type of grain elevator bbing used in ,the district. He took the idea to the carninis- siotier and soon, the town Wag manufacturing that type' of ma- chinery for the surrounding Area, Mr. Simmering broke the meet- ing into discussion groups, and asked; "What, in your opinion, is the most important goal toward which you should be Working?" Mn a, C. Drew, general manager of the association, assisted., Most frequent replies were sug- gestions to improve local economies by intepduoihg hoy industries: edit, eating Citizerta in their reSpOnSi-, bilities; attending to farm pro- bienea and generally working to- vattrcls a more prosperous future, After the meeting the asatati- atien'a four nevely formed eorn rnittees on transportation, public relations, water reamoces and agriculture convened. Their yeti,. Pose is to make retemmendationa to the 488We-tit:on and contribute qt. a practical work prOgratn, An l aaaociation clirettor 3s einairtaan of each Centraittee, Thankoffering Is Held at Belmore The, Fall, Thankoffering of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bela more was held On. Tuesday, Oc- tober 22nd, in the schoolroom of the church, The president, Mrs. It, ivicKtigtie. Opened the meeting with a thanksgiving hymn, The story of Lydia, as recorded in the Acta of the Apostles was read by Mrs. R. Inglis, Mrs, E. Zinn had prepared a ,study of Lydia, the first European convert, which was read by Mrs. It Dick- son. Mrs. A. Mundell introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. T, .L hey, of Teeswater, Who chose as her theme the introthietory verses of the forty-sixth psalm With telling illustrations, Mrs. McKinney described the refuge afforded to us alt by Cod,. the neat, ante, eternal refuge of nia.ti kind Mrs. E. Affray then reviewed the October Glad Tidings re- commending to the ladles the sev- eral articles on thanksgiving ;and the reports of missionary work Japan, T president apoke in appreei- . Atli* of the speaker's address, and- the Meeting eonoluded with sing.. ing "Sing tit' the Lord of. I-larveaV and prayer by Mrs, G. APPlebY Soft cuddly gowns in short or tong sleeve Myles with attractive trini at neckline, 10 $9 5 3 0 ••• Flanneittle ',Gowns Aots wvieitutrf siSes tl a Small; eleetioi un veryi smart ,patterns 14k Vianneltette ,, o -$2,98 to $3.98 Large on Oversize. 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