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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-03-02, Page 6WEARY PILGRIM SCENE from the operetta "Medics and Merriment" staged at the local high school this past week, included the young ladies shown above, The goddess, left, back, was played by Carol Crawford; the nymph, foreground, by Deanna Griffith and the pilgrim, Irighty. by Evelyn Stephens. eel( • End Special Bedroom Suite 41) .Double Dresser, Chest and Bookcase Bed Light Brown finish. REGULAR PRICE $199.00 3 pieces only $i49°° DONT MISS THIS WEEK-END BARGAIN AT Walker lioite Furnishings PHONE 106 S. 1 Walker FEATURE 12 FRUIT BUNS Napkin and Basket Regular .59e 49c REMINGTON'S I.G.A. GORR1E RED CROSS: DRIVE UNDER WAY GORRIE—March is Red Cross Month and volunteer . Canvassers will be calling, at the ,homes, start- ing this week, to collect money-in order that the Red 'CroSs. may carry on its work of mercy and helpfulness. Through the Red Cross you help yourself and others. the present Acts without interfer- ing with fair administration of both , these Acts in a very. contro- versial area of public opinion. House Committees have been sitting each morning and all clay Wednesday; there have been two night sessions, and the House has commenced morning sessions on Friday in an attempt to get the province's business properly dealt with and, to clear the Order Paper for the 1960 budget which, 'Pro- vincial Treasurer, Honourable James N. Allan is scheduled. ,to bring down Thursday, Febfuary 25th, "It is also a matter of" in- terest that at this session the attendance of Members Is ranch above the average for the past few sessions, indicating the new interest generated by the revival of an organized opposition by the Liberals( During the week a delegation of some 40 persons came to Toronto by chartered plane to present to the Cabinet the submissions of the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce. It cannot be denied that our fellow citizens in that part -of Ontario are full of initiative, enthusiasm and demands upon the Provincial Treasury, and in many ways can give many of us in old Ontario some pointers on how to promote one's com- munity. ARE YOU LEFT HOLDING THE BAG? var'ntd. aRk%-.• BULK FEEDING? BULK FEED lowers feed costs . . saves back- breaking labour . , eliminates feed waste ... cuts handling time . requires less storage Space . . . is more sanitary. Here is modern convenience . a really tangible eXpression of modern farming methods. Boys, women, older persons, and even handicapped people can handle feeding operations. And . . . when you buy at your CO-OP ... you can be sure of fast, dependable delivery of daily-fresh feed . . in . loads of from c•3 to 20 tons . . . to meet your storage facilities. OR ARE YOU ENJOYING THE BENEFITS OF, I LIKE A SECRETARY WHO IS CAREFUL ABOUT HER SPELLING....WELL, AS CAREFUL AS VANCE'S DRUG STORE lCoop Walpole Aluminum SASH DOORS CUPBOARDS Wingham WE CAN FIX IT! Prompt, expert service on those body and fender re- pairs anything from a scratch to a major wreck. COMPLETE, MODERN FACILITIES FREE ESTIMATES FREE TOWING Sid Adams WINGHAM PHONE 746 WINGHAM BODY SHOP If you have a car problem, we have the answer. ramormfteammoserermaas. Folding FLOOR Aluminum WALL AWNINGS TILES LUMBER — BUILDING — Telephone 260 9On •01411011:4A. "Waits and ivtertirnenV staged at the WO high selioni this past Week, included top.notch singing Mid acting. .Caught in one nf'the Optics above bill left to, right "0,47)101110, Claire thuniney, And the nurse, "Glory", played by Mary -!11101010sian_11111111111110111116lialMillilllnalliN YOUNG PEOPLE HOU SUNDAY CONFERENCE Seven ,members of St. Paul's A.Y.P.A, and l.. v, C. F. Johnson attended a vocational conference at St. John's Anglican Church in Brussels on Sunday. About 80 young people were present from Fordwich, Gorrie, Brussels, Sea- forth, Goderieh, Exeter, Blyth, Auburn awl Wingham, Rev, johnson up:'ned the meet- ing with prayer and Miss Patricia Doyen of Wingham, deanery presi- dent, weleomed the young people. Sister Marilyn of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine, told the gathering about the religious life and the work done by the sisters. in an Anglican convent, She de- scribed a typical day in the life of a sister, Ray Farrell. a student at Huron College. was the second speaker of the afternoon and gave an outline of the necessary qualifications for a boy considering the ministry and the courses and studies taken at Huron College. Mr. Farrell has another year to complete before becoming a minister. Miss Elaine Rush of the Angli- can. Women's Training College in Toronto, addressed the young people, From her they learned of the training available at the col- lege, for girls who would like to become deneonnesses or .prepare for mission work. There is also a cours6 for women who intend to marry ministers so that they may become more familiar with church work and better able to cope with their role in church work as a minister's wife. Rev. E. C. Attwell introduced and thanked each of the speakers. A buffet dinner was served and a church service held in the even- ing. in the Wingham General Hospital, There were seven tables in play at the L.O.L. euchre party on Wednesday night. Mrs. Mabel Stewart had high score for the ladies and Mr. Jack Cathers for gents. Mr, and Mrs, Glenn Johnston attended the convention of On- tario Agricultural Societies in To- ronto last week. Miss Yvonne Sparling spent the week-end with friends in Atwood. Mrs. Clarence Sperling and Mrs. Glenn Johnston attended the Train- ing School for 411, Homemakers held in Wingham Monday and Tuesday of last week. The pro- ject is "Meat in the Menu". Miss Sandra Lemmex of Atwood spent a couple of days this week with her friend, Miss Yvonne Spar- ling. Miss Karen Michel was home from Stratford Teache'rs' College for the week-end. She was stu- dent teaching in Waterloo last week. The Wo-rnan's MissionarykSociety of Gorrie United Church will meet at the home of Mrs. W. C, King on Thursday, March 3 at 8.15 p.m Program committed, Mrs. 'Russell Ruttan, Mrs. L. Ruttan and "Mrs. W. Trimble. Roll call to be an- swered by a baby bib for the Baby Band. The Gorrie Mission Band will meet at the United Church on Thursday, March 3 at 4.00 o'clock. BIRTH HOWES—In Palmerston Hospital :on February 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Howes, Gorrie, a son Dale Leslie. FORDWICH Mr. and Mrs, Ross Durst and two children of Scarborough spent one day last week at the home of Mr. anc' Mrs. George Ashton. Mrs, Margaret McCoff in return- ed home last week from Palmers- ton Hospital, where she has been confined for two weeks. Master Bobby Clarkson and Ron- ald Hibberd, both under went op- erations for the removal of tonsils at the Listowel Hospital last Wed- nesday. Dr. J. D. :Porde of Ford- wich was in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Royden Devitt at- tended the funeral on Wednesday of the latter's niece, Miss Joan Ann Stoskopf, in Kitchener. Burial was in Memory Gardens, Breslau. Mrs, Anson Demerling and Mrs. George Richards attended the 4-H leaders' meeting held in the c.otin- ell chambers at Wingham. The course for the Vordwich Institute is "Meat in the Merin". Miss Mabel Loughran 'spent a month with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Relies, at Wal- laeeville, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Simmer. maker and two ,children visited re., latiVes in ElOra.,,On Sunday. Mrs. Pearl Patterson, Misses Les., lie Campbell and Donna Petrie. and Mr. James Patterson -• visited one day last week with Mrs. Wilda Campbell at the chronic wing in St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph. Mrs. George Baker spent one day last week in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dickert and family moved their household be- lerigingi from the ninth conces- sion to the house in the village re- cently vacated 'by Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Lynn, Mrs. Wellington Hargrave and. David and the .fortnees father,. Mr. Bert Reed, visited a few days last . week with Mr. and Mrs, Alex Wray in. Toronto, Mt, Behr •Campbell •Of Guelph • vtatedqor a couple of days last week with Wits. Pearl Pattertan. In the Legislature last week the usual business of government was well interspersed by lively debates, sparked by Opposition Members' spirited attacks on various phases of government activities. The De- bate on the Throne Speech cont- inued each day and as this is the occasion upon which each member Usually wishes to speak, the resulting succession of formal speeches has given a pretty good • picture of all Ontario, with each part of our province presented in. its best light by its proud Mem- ber. Some of the new -government Members in their speeches have been as critical of some -govern- Went functions as any opposition Member, which is a sure sign that the Conservative Party has an important place for the man or woman with constructive •views.of his or Ter own. Likewise the Liberal Members have been de- livering orations which cannot but serve the public good. On the other hand, the CCE Members have continued their attempts at reputation-assassinatio.. and pour- ed tirades of unending• criticism without suggestion as to improve- ment The -debate on the 'new energy resources legislation embracing the natural gas, uranium and hydro industries has been most acri- monious and the vigorous defence of government policy by Honour- able Robert W. Macaulay has not succeeded in quelling COF erup- tions, particularly with respect to the so-called Sarnia Indian land deals of Ontario. Hydro, And the House Committee on Privileges and Elections of which Don H. Mor- row, M.P.B. (Ottawa West) is chairman, has had referred to it the charges made by both opposi- tion parties with respect to the Niagara Parks Commission and its Chairman, Honourable Ch arles Daley. Among new Acts presented to the House, were some amendments to The Liquor License Act and The Liquor Control . Act which it is hoped will do away with some of the anomalies to be found in Women Meet at Sacred 'Heart The Catholic Women's League , met on Monday evening in the parish room at Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. John Hanna presided and the minutes and correspon- dence were read by Mrs. William Templeman. Miss Margaret Keough gave the treasurer's report. :SeveraI items of business were discussed. Mrs. Walter Lock- ridge was appointed as -chairman of a nominating committee to bring in a new slate of officers at the next meeting. There were thirteen in attendance. Win at Euchre FORD WI0I-1 -- Eleven progressive euchre were in play Tuesday night in the community hall. Winners were Mrs. Russel Behrns and John Weak, Conso- lation winners were Mrs. Bruce• Sothern and Jim Marwood and Mrs, Harold Doig won the special. Those in -charge of the evening were Misses Rona VanVelsor, Bea- trice Wade, Miss Minnie McEl- wain and Mrs. Crosby Sothern. 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This is also a one owner car and is in excelle-kt condition, 1958 PLYMOUTH 4-door With automatic and radio, clean throughout 1957, DODGE 4-door sedan, With exceptionally low mileage. 1957 DODGE 4-dooi sedan With V8 motor, a good buy 1.956 DODGE 4-Door Sedan Motor just overhauled 1953 CHEVROLET 4-door -1953 FORD 4-Door Sedan In good condition 1953 DODGE Club Coupe TRUCKS. 1957 DODGE I/2-ton Pick-up V-8 motor,-long wheelbase TWO-WHEEL TRAILER with racks Come in-and see the new model Simca, . now on display at Len Crawford Motors Your Dodge, DeSoto and Simca Dealer Phone 710 Wingham THERE IS.NO NEED to pack the sack any • longer . . . especially as it costs you time that can be put to better use . . . costs you extra feed for your poultry or livestock ... and costs you your good health because of over-exertion .as a result of unnecessary hard work. Belgrave Co-Operative BELGRAVE Phone Wingharn 1091 Brussels 388 R , r ge The NViagilMO Advance-fl'imes, Wialinesd; Mareh 2, libid fiORR1E Miss Sandra Ireland of Tees- water spent Monday with Miss Corinne Rharne. Mr. and Mrs, Glen Will of Kingsville, and Mrs. Edson Riley of Leamington spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Justin Will, Mr. Glen Will remained for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gowdy, Mr. Ross Earl, Mrs, Roy Gowdy, Mrs. A. Davidson called on Mr. Andrew Davidson in the Ontario Hospital on Sunday and also visited Mrs. Mary Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Finlay in London. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edgar, Frances and Jimmy of Guelph, visited Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blythe and children of Mimico, and Mr. Tom. Hastie of Toronto spent the.week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie. Mrs. Bella Greaves left Palmer- ston Hospital Sunday, and is con- valescing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Underwood. A number of A.Y.P,A. members from Gorrie attended the Hurbn Deanery vocational conference held in the Brussels Anglican Church Sunday afternoon and evening. Miss Elaine Ralph of the Angli- can Women's Training College, who was ,a speaker at the after- noon service, was a guest of Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Attwell at the rectory. The World Day of Prayer ser- vice will be held in St. Stephen's Anglican Church on Friday, March 4th, at 3 p.m. All the women of the community are asked to attend. "Labourers Together with God" is the theme this year and was prepared by the Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pyke return!' ed on Friday after a month's motor trip to Texas and Mexico. Mrs, Etta Day, who has been living with her niece Mrs. Milo Casernore of Wingham, is a patient Jahn Hanna, Reports In our own community we have had the Water Safety and Swim- ming Service for three years, the First Aid course and the. Red Cross Loan Cupboard. Help has been given those who suffered disaster by fire, In -.a wider area 'of Ontario the Red Cross Blood Transfusion ser- vice was extended to include all hospitals in Ontario in 1959. There 1 ag as alsothe Outpost Hospital ' De- partment; Volunteer Nursing Ser- vice; Homemaker service, the visit-tables of of war veterans in hospital and of senior citizens. The Women's Work committee keeps stock of bedding and children's garments for use in -disasters. Food, drugs, and medical supplies are sent any- where hi the world when disaster strikescenevaa7 a request is made by the League of 'Red Cross 'societies in With your help the Carrie dis- trict was able to fill it's quota last year and it is hoped that the re- sponse will be enough to do so this year, .