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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-10-05, Page 7MRS. E, COLLINS of Fordwich, left, wire wilt be 97 years old this month, was on hand for the dedication of the memorial gates at the Fordwieh fair grounds on Saturday. With Mrs. Collins are Mrs. Martha Baker, Ferdwielt and Mrs, Norman Wade, Gerrie, both hon- orary, members of the board and supporters of the Howick fair for many years. Weelt-end visitors with. Mr. and. Mrs. Chris Nethery *ere Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Wagner of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ranking and David. of London visited on Sunday evening with Ma and Mrs. James Lamont and- farnily. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor and family, Sarnia, spent the week-end with his parents, Min anti Mrs, Or- val Taylor and ether relatives, IVfr, Bill Bernie of Toronto re- cently visited with his aunt, Mrs. Robert Stenehouse and other re- latives, Mr. and !Mrs', George Jones and family of London spent the week- er d with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John MeCalium, Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Armstrong arid family Tbiorndale visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. David Armstrong and other relatives, Mrs, Minnie Chamney and Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell of Wingliam visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs, John McCallum. Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Aleock and family of Neustant spent the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hopper, and they all visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Tom Gerniss. and family at Brussels. Mr, and Mrs, Wilfred Pickell and family of Hamilton and Mr and Mrs. Golate Wheeler and fam- ily of London visited over the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wheeler and other relatives in the district. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Boyers and Miss June Buyers of Royal Oak, Mich., called on Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wheeler on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Wilbert Boyers and Miss June Beyers of Royal Oak, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs: Clayton Procter of Goderich were week- end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Procter, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Walsh spent the week-end with their ;me- in-law and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Murray McDowell. and Heather, at Cookstown. Mrs. Lewis Hayes and naughter, Jean, of Elyria, Ohio, visited for a few days with relatives in the district. Miss Joan Brydges of London spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Joe Dunbar. Mrs. Mary Work of London visit- ed on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walsh Mrs. Katie Vincent and son, Har- old, and Mr. Albert Vincent, all of Dashwood, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ainsborough Bell of North Dakota, U.S.A., visited Sunday _ineiithe Mr, and Mrs. David Armstrong. Those helping with mending at the Wingham Hospital last week were Mrs. William MeNale Mrs, Lyle Hopper, Mrs, Clifford Logan, Mrs. George Jordan and Mrs, D. Dr. W. A. McKibbon Is Club Speaker St. Andrew's Presbyterian Couples' Club held the first meeting for the fall last Tuesday evening The call to worship was given by the president, followed by the hymn "Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult." Fred McGee read the Scripture and Dr, A, Nimmo led in prayer, John Donaldson favoured with a Solo and the minutes were read and the roil called, It was decided to accept the invitation of the Wingham United Church Couples' Club to join them for their October meeting. The offering was received with Mrs. Redmond MacDonald giving the offertory prayer. Mrs. Robert McKague introduced the guest speaker, Dr. W. A. Mc- Kibbon, who chose as his topic, "Doctors, Drugs and Devils,a which was a, history of disease and BENUE Miss Irma Forster Shower Recipient ST, HELENS-The community hall was filled to capacity on Fri- day evening when relatives and friends gathered to honor Miss Irma Forster, whose marriage to Ross Henderson of Lucknow takes place in the Whitechurch Presby- terian Church at $ o'clock on Satur- day. To the strains of the Bridal Chorus, played by Mrs. Chester Taylor, the bride-to-he was eSeort7 eal to the seat or honer on'' the platform by her sisters, Mrs. Walter Elliott of Whitechurch, Mrs: Ronall Perrott, of Goderich, -.and Miss Norma Forster of London. The platform was attractive in a color scheme of rose and green, with horseshoes, streams, beauti- ful autumn flowers and a wishing well overflowing with gifts, Mrs. Allan Miller welcomed the guests and presided for the pro- gram which included readings suit- able to the occasion by Mrs. Alex Robertson, Whitechurch, Miss W. .. D. Rutherford and Mrs. Lorne Woods; duets by Mrs. Ronald and , Mrs. John Forster, and Deanne 41 Jamieson and Nancy Forster of Lucknow; a piano solo by Miss Mary Fisher of Whitechurch; an accordion solo by Donna Forster of Lucknow and vocal solos by Gladys McDonald and Miss Lynn Aitchison of Listowel. Mrs. Don Cameron 'addressed a reading of good wishes to the bride-elect, who was assisted in opening the many lovely gifts by her sisters, and by Mrs. Cameron, Lois Miller and Patsy Foran, Irma expressed her thanks and invited the ladies to her trousseau tea on Tuesday evening. The singing of "For she's a jolly good fellow" folloWed by lunch, medicine from early Biblical times to the present day, He was thanked by Mrs, Bruce MacDonald. The meeting came to an end with the singing of the hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds". Lunch was served. Gladys Mae Musgrove Married at Sarnia WRONETER • Grace United Church, Sarnia, was th scene of a wedding of interest here, when Rev, Glenn Eagle performed a ceremony at 2.30 Saturday afternoon. The bride was Gladys 'Mae Musgrove, daughter of Wire. Sarah :Musgrove, of Wroxeter, and the late Mr. Zane- grove, and' the groom, Sgt. Floyd, James Ellis, Camp Piton, Ont., eon. of Mr: and Mrs, IL 3, Ellis, .ash ton, Ontario. The bride wore a dress of blue silk organza with matching hat and navy accessories, Her matron of honor was. Mrs. Sidney Adamson, Kitchener, who chose a blue bro- eade sheath with royal blue acces- sories, The bride's flowers were a Corsage of white roses and carna- tions, .and those of the matron of honor were similar. Sidney Adamson, of Kitchener, was the groornsumn. Dinner was served to the int- mediate relatives of the bride's family in Wroxeter community ball on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis are spending a few days with the bride's mailer.. SOCIAL EVENINfi AT BROWNTOWN SCHOOL BLUEVALE -• Friends of the second and third line of Morrie gathered in No. 8 school house (Browntown) to honor Roy 'Sellers and Mrs, Mary Campbell on the evening of September 26th, Mr, Sellers has sold his farm on the second line of Morris and will live in Brussels, Mrs. Campbell was presented with a set of jewellery and Mr. Sellers with an electric shaver and a wallet, Miss Linda Turvey read an address and the presentations were made by Frank Shaw and Ross Turvcy. After replies were given, the evening was spent in playing euchre, eleven tables being in play, ENTERTAINING IS TOPIC AT 4-11 CLUB BEV/RAVE- ',Eighteen members of the 4-H homemaking club met in time Beigrave arena on Wednes- day after school for the second meeting. The roll call was answer- ed and the minutes of the last A name for the club was diseuta meeting were react by Marie Coin& tee, who acted as secretary. sod and "elgrave- Happy Host- esses" was decided upon. The topic of this meeting was "Entertaining the House Guest", Mrs. Irwin, the leader, gave a talk on entertain- ing us being a family 'pleasure, Mrs, Johnston, the assistant leader, told about invitations and the prepara- tion of the guest room. A demonstration on packing a suitcase was given by Mrs. Harry Bryages, The home assignment and roll call for the next meeting were given and the meeting was closed. C.G.1,71. Will Hold Meeting Friday BELGRAVE-iMrs. II. Anderson, leader of the Canadian Girls in Training, her assistants, Mrs. Sam _Snitch and Mrs, Robert Grasby, anti members of the gratin, met in the church on Friday evening to melte plans for their organizational. meeting to be held on Friday eve- ning, The past leader, Mrs. Ted Fear, was present and conducted some games. Helen Anderson and Ruth Miehie reported on the camp this summer that they had attended, A film, "The Last Sup- per" was shown and the meeting closed, DELMORE The Women's Missionary Society of iBelgrave United Church met on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs, Ira Neil with 18 ladies pm- sent. Mrs. Earl Fitch was leader, Psalm 693 was read responsively, followed by prayer a hymn and Bible reading. A very interesting discussion took place, Why Sunday?" as a citizenship conceal. Mrs, Simmons gave a reading on citizenship and Mrs. Neil gave one on temperance. Mrs. Doubledee read a chapter in the study book, "Africa Disturbed". The roll call was answered with a favorite verse in the Bible. The secretary's report was read and -adopted and_ in was decided to hold the next meeting on Oct. 19th. Mrs. Fitch closed the meeting with the benediction. DONNYBROOK Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, John Noble and family were Mr. and Mrs. James Smith and family of Dorchester; Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and family of Spring- field; Mr. and Mrs. Don' Jefferson and Cheryl of Clinton. 'Mrs. Cecil Chamney of Wingham spent a couple of days with her, daughter, Mrs. Sam Thompson, Mr. Thompson and family, Mr. Colin .Fingland of Wingham had charge of the Donnybrook Un- ited Church service on Sunday, due to the illness of :Rev. Mr. Sweeney. 'Mr, and Mrs. Charles Jefferson visited Friday with the latter's brother, Mr. Henry McClinchey of Auburn, Mrs. Willows Mountain, Mrs, El- gin Josling and Betty of Londes- boro visited Wednesday with Mrs. Wesley Jefferson. Mrs. J. C. Robinson of Wingham spent a few clays with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robinson and fam- ily. Miss Louise Jefferson of Clinton visited over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Jef- ferson. Mr, and Mrs. Harold Woods and Mrs. ;Sam Thompson were in Lon- don on Friday. ST. HELENS Mr, Charles Stuart left on Thurs- day for his home in Regina after spending the summer with. Mr, and Mrs. George Stuart. Miss Donna Woods, who ,bas been holidaying at her home here since completing her training .at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, has returned to Kitchener where she will be a member of the staff of the hospital. Mr. and Mrs, Victor Taylor and Irene of Prucefield were recent guests of Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Woods. Mr. and Mrs, Ken. Grewar and Nancy of Brantford and Miss Alison Webb of Guelph spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Webb. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. McIntyre and Donald of Richmond Hill were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. vv, I. Miller, Your are invited to the anniver- sary services to be held in the United Church next Sunday at 11 a,m, and 7.30 p,m. when Rev. Elmer Taylor of Goderich will he guest speaker. Special music will be furnished by the choir with Gordon Leggett as guest soloist in the evening, Mrs. 3, E. Snalbh, her daughter Mrs, Lynch and sons Mervin, Ken- neth and Donald of Osage, Sask., visited last week with their cousin, Mrs. John Cameron and Mr, Cam- eron. DAINTY DOLLS START PROJECT The first meeting of the Belmore 4-H Homemaking Club for the fall project "The Club Girl Entertains" was held at the Women's Insti- tute room, Belmore, on Tuesday evening of last week. with 14 girls attending. Under the leadership of Mrs. Oscar Kieffer and Mrs. Glen Apple- by the election of officers took place. The results were; Pres., Mrs, Ralph Dickison; vice pros., Sally Jeffray; secretary, Irene Doubledee; treas,, Connie Cammer- on; press reporter, Georgina Kief- fer. A name for the club was discussed and it was decided to name it Belmore Dainty Dolls. It was planned to meet next on Oct. 8th at 1.30 p.m. at Belmore. Mrs, Kieffer outlined the club members' requirements and record books, Working methods were dis- cussed under cleanliness, dishwash- ing, abbreviations in _recipe and temperatures. Mrs. Appleby then took over the topic of hospitality in regard to entertaining at home, Mrs, Kieffer gave a demonstra- tion in proper measurements given by Norma Harper and Lois Sim- mons, Then a very interesting demonstration was given by Mrs. Appleby on flower arrangement. The leaders gave the girls a group of flower arrangements to judge. This was followed by practice in measuring with ail members tak- ing part. HURON PRESBYTERY ELECTS CHAIRMAN Rev. 0, L. Mills, minister of On- tario Street United Church, Clinton,• was elected chairman of Huron Presbytery, He succeeds Rev. A, E. Eustace, of North Street United Church, Goderich, who leaves the Presbytery next month to become minister of the congregation of Empress Avenue United Church in London. Other new appointments in the Presbytery were Rev, S. E. Lewis, James Street United Church, Ex- eter, as convener of the Committee of Colleges and Students; Rev. 3. Swart Clarke, of Gorrie-Wroxeter, as convener of the Radio and Tele- vision Committee, and Rev. A. H. Johnston, of Brucefield-Kippen, to the Rural Life Committee. J. 7I, Kinkead, of Goderich, ad- dressed the Presbytery concerning the 'Capital laindeappeal. To date $7,990,00 has been received in this appeal, Rev. A. E. Eustace, who presided over the meeting, spoke of the sessions of the General Council of the church which met recently in Edmonton and to which he was a delegate. $80,000.00 was accepted as the objective for the Missionary and Maintenance Fund for the Presbytery. It was also an- nounced that Dr. Robert MeLure, medical missionary on furlough froth ,Rattan, India, will be in Ex- eter on October 21st to address a public meeting. A call from the North Street, United 'Church, Goderich, to Rev. William J. ten Hoopoe, of Renfrew Presbytery, was sustained. Rev. E. J. Roulston was appointed retired supply for the Wesley-Willis con- gregation in Clinton. Attend Convention FORDWICHeelars, Stanley Bride attended the Institute convention held at the O.A.C. last week. Mrs Bride is Guelph area chairman. The theme of the meeting, "How far that little candle throws its beams- So shined a good deed in a naughty world", was illustrated ,by a lighthouse. Those attending the convention were Mrs. George Richards, Mrs. C. Carswell, Mrs. Glenn Martin, Mrs. Emma Williamson, Mrs. Cros- by Sothern, Mrs. Helen Demerling, Mrs. William Campbell and Mrs. Howard Harris. FORDWIEll Mrs. Nelson Armstrong, Mrs. Fred Hambly, Misses Louise Mat- thews and Violet Beswitherick, Messrs. Lorne Siefert and Lloyd Faust attended the funeral of the late Mr. AI Fries held Friday in Brampton. Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Miller arid Mrs. Peter Brownie were Toronto visitors one day last week, ' Mien Nancy Sothern and Bill Mulvey were guests on Saturday at the Farwell -MoTavish wedding reception held at St, Jacobs. Mr. and Mrs. Art Mitchell of Crediton were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Arm- strong. Mr, and Mrs. Allan Mitch- ell, Debbie and Brenda of Exeter also spent 'Sunday at the same home. Mr, and Mrs. Wilmot Craig of. Toronto spent the week-end with Mrs, William Craig and Mr. and WM: ' Mr, and Mrs. Bill Johnston of Mimico were week-end guests with Mr. and tIVIrs, Jim Warren. Mr. and Mrs. George Bolander and family of Locust Hill were week-end visitors with Mrs. Dora Ridley. Mr, and Mrs. Scott Keith and children, of Baden spent the week- en.,1 with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Keith. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bride and Peter spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doig. Week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig were Mr, and Mrs. Glenn Doig, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Doig of St. Catharines and Mr. and Mrs. Don Doig and Debbie of Galt. Mr. and Mrs, MacCorbett and family of London spent the week- end with Mrs. Edward Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wildfang of Toronto spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons. Among the out of town visitors attending the Howick Fall Fair on Saturday were Mr, and Mrs. James Wray and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mas- sey and Lynn of St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. Max Hambly and fam- ily of Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs, Tom Ellis of Guelph; Mr. and Mrs, Les Burrow of London; 'Mr. and Mrs. Dick Aldrich, David Aldrich, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pritchard of Galt; Mr. and Mrs. Vern Denny and Thelma, Preston; Mr. and Mrs. Ot- to ;Siefert,. Gait; Mt. and Mrs. Erie Corbett, Woodstoek; Mr. and Mrs. S. fiE0. MALCOVil SPEAKS TO CHILDREN The fall thankoffering 1-fleeting of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Mal- sion Band was held on Monday aril 4.15 u.rn. In the Sunday Scheel room. Mrs. Scott Reid welcomed the mothers and friends. The meeting opened with tyre. hymn, "Can a Little Child Like Me" after which the Mission Detail Prayer was recited by the entire group. Everyone sang the Welcome • Song for the visitors. Barbara Faegan played a delight- ful piano selection. After the roll. call the offering was taken up 'by Kenneth Rae and Nancy IVIacAulner and the offertory prayer was given. by Jane English. The entire grain) sang the birthday song to all the members who have an :October 'birthday. The hymn, "Jesus Loves Me" was sung. The guest speaker for the oi,- .casion. was Mrs, George IVIaleolan. She was welcomed to, the meeting -by. :.Mrs, William eitaYllr—trea. Malcolm enthralled all present 'with her •description and pictures of ber recent visit to the Holy Land which she and her husband and family made on their trip home frnen Formosa. Mrs, Ed. MaeAuley ex- tended sincere thanks on beleal2 of everyone present. The Mission Band closing lima was sung and Mrs. Malcolm gave the benediction. Family Gathers, Marks 50 Years WHITECHUROR-.Mr. and all's. Albert Cameron, of Lucknow, heti their 50th wedding anniversary ;act Friday. On Sunday the family gathered at the home of the danefil- ter, Mrs. Mason Robinson. Mr. Cameron's four brothers, Jim Cam- eron, of Lanark; Mr. and Mrs. IlTer vii Cameron, (who had been hest man), of Elr'hin; Mr. and alre, Robert, Cameron and Beth, vf Perth, end Wm. Cameron. of niso their one sister, Mrs. N-% McDougall, and Mr. MCDC)!I“%, Perth, were present. ()there who attended were and Mrs. Edward Rich, Joy J a and Coleen, and Mrs. Sam C:i•!-::;- bell, of Kingston; Gilbert Pun of Lanark; Mr. and Mrs. Rob.-"t Purdon, Lanark; -Mrs. Alex I': " and Mrs. Alex Close, of Arnprine; .Mr, and Mrs. Albert Cram- --„ Lucknow, and Mr. and Mrs Innis Cameron and family, of A rt a ,. One sister, Mrs. Walter 1 oi;1„ Kingston, was unable to Woe l. trig itiingbant abbaturZirato WiNcdRAMi, ONTARich WriDNiSDAY, OtTirOnitlit 5tib 190 brought to a close a very enjoyable evening planned by Mrs. Harvey • Webb, Mrs. Allan Miller', Mrs. An- drew Gaunt and Mrs. James Aitcheson, Mrs. James 'Curran was in charge of the guest book. Th ree Fatalities During August District N. 6 Provincial Police report three fatal accidents dur- ing the month of August, in widen three pereone lost their livee. There were 183 aceiclenta of all Kinds, causing injury to a total of 92. Vehicle checks were made on 6,808 cars and trucks, 2,960 warn- ings were issued and 982 charges were laid, Speeding charges ac- counted for 479; careless driving, 58; overweight loads, 20; infringe- ments of the rules of the road, 155; failure to remain at the scene of an accident, 3; driving while pro- hibited, 8; without operators' li- censes, 49; failure to report acci- dents, 4; criminal negligence, 2; ' driving while intoxicated, 1; abil- ity impaired, 15. Dan Walkom, Paris and Mr, and fa Mrs. Ed Bolton, Landon Mr, and Mrs. John Tudan and family of Port Credit visited in town on Saturday and attended the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Gohn and family of Toronto spent the week- end at the home of Misses Violet and Lenore Beswitherick. Week-end visitors at the Inane of Mr. and Mrs. Everitt Allan were Mr. and 'Mrs. Robert Holland and family, Mr. and ,Mrs. Eddie Mun- del and Mr. and Mrs. Nile Soehner and family, all of Kitchener, Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Koenig (Betty Kennedy), also to Mr, and Mrs. Jean Andari (Betty Zimmerman) who were married Saturday. Miss Lenore Beswitherick of file staff of the Norwell District High School, has been granted the post- graduate .degree of Master of Arts in classical studies from the Uni- versity of Ann Atbor, Mr. `and Willotighby- Patter- son and 'Mark of London and Mr. Robert Campbell of Guelph were week-end visitors with Mrs. Pearl Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibson of Toronto spent the week-end with Mr. arid Mrs, Doug Holt. Mr. and Mrs, Anson Ruttan, ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lambkin are attending a Purina dealers' convention at the Chase Hotel in St, Louis, Missouri, for a few days. They will spend the rest of the week in Nashville, Tenn., where they will attend the Grand Old Opera. • Mr. and Mrs. A. Bell of Ford- vine, N.D., visited all last week at the home of Mrs. Nina Armstrong. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kesler were Mr. Howard McDonald of Gingery, brother of Mrs. Raster. She ae- ' companied him to Port Colborne, where they spent a rouple of days with a sister, Mrs. William Fritz and Mr. Fritz,. Messrs. Alvin Denny of Guelph and Matt Mooney of F(•Vgl.K4 visa- ed in the community Saturday and attended the Howick Fair. Miss Letitia Matthews and 'Mr. Mel Batters returned home Friday from the Western Provinces. Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Carl Stewart in Listowel. Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Williamson of London emelt the week-end with Mrs. Emma Williamson. fIliA31140X 'CALVINS-4)ong POrtuno loft, Wit 1 i3i11 4(4007, 1L11, 2, Winghato With 'the teenier Wingluon, shows off ilds calf whit+ wan thin junior cluitopion of the same dish. diunvolonship of the ICtitulhotty Calf Only and rigid is 1110 'iStittatotteso Vein Township 'entettained. the ekowd at the IltaSSeis tOtt inst PridaY with_ their display at stl'ti ire dancing, and rebeiVed a big hand for r their efforts. ENifilut In the school fair section oat Ford- castle., entered by tiro pipits of 8JS. Xo: 11, Toro- wick last Saturday Was this iun'del of a Norman berry, Other exhibit showed: ckCellent VotiouanAip,