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POSTMASTER HONOURED—Mr, and Mee Archie Peebles were
honored guests at a banquet !held in the Legion Home last Thursday
evening, When members of the post office staff presented them. with
a chair and flowers, marking his retirement as postmaster. Shown
above are Mr. and Mrs. Peebles seated; left to right, Lloyd Elliott,
postal clerk; Mrs. Zora Conleer, assistant postmistress; Hugh Mee
Hague, clerk; Mrs. r. Johnston, clerk; Herb Foxton, mail courier,.
R.R. 1; Rennie Goy, courier, R.R. 3; Frazer Forgie,, courier 'for Tops-
water-Wingham; Ed: Walker, courier, R.R. 2 and Art Edgar, courier
R.R. 4. e
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HAD BEST 'SPOOKS—, u,..,
Again the youngsters turned out
to decorate theewindows at MaKile-
Ions Drug and•Marg's Book Stores
on Friday after four. Mr. McKin-
bon held 'this contest last 'Hallow-
e'en and it has proved popular with
the children., The •winners .on. Fri
day were Frances Ducharme, first;
Judy Irwin, second and Jackie
Stone, third. •
ENGAGE MENT'
Mr, and IVIre. Eraser Haugh an-
nounee the engagement of their
daughter, Margaret Joyce, to Arn-
old Aibon Noble, son • of Mr. and
Mrs, Albon Noble, R. R. 3, Brus-
sels. The wedding will take place
•in Gorrie Presbyterien Church on
Salunday, November 12th, at 2.30
o'clock. It'2*
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DANCE IN WROXETEK
To the music of Clarence Petrie
and his All-Star Night Hawks Fri-
day,.November 4th, in Community
Hall. 1,121e
TURKEY StileleER,
Gorrie United Church turkey
supper on Wednesday, November
9th, 5-8-pm. Adulte $1.25, public
school children 75e, pre-scheel
children, free F2b
ENGAGEIVIEllsn
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith, VVroxe
ettr, announce the engagement of
their daughter Leona Faye, to Mr.
Douglas James Daniel Gibson, son
of avtr. and Mrs, Percy 'Gibson, of
Wingham, Tho 'marriage will take
place in Wroxeter SaturdAy, Nov-
ember 12th, at the home of thd
bride's parents. r2e
IIILL*S BEAUTY SALON •
Watch this space for the opening
date Of BUPA Beauty Salon, located
On corner of Victoria and Leopold
Streets, Winghain, F26-)2.'9 4'
BAZAAR IN WROICETEIR,
The W.A. of Wrexeter Hefted
Church are holding their fell ta-
mer Saturday, Nov, nth at 2,30
pah. ht .the ehtirch. Sale of bak-
ing, aprons, miseellaneette articles,
farm produce, ate. Touett and
Take table, Afternoon tea served,
IMMEItS OF TICE C.G.11r. had at bang-hp HalloWe'en party last
reek in the recresttion hall Of the United thureh, Shown Above am
twee toimvioners for enstinries. They tire dniiii Mehl, Wingham, who
ron the prite, for fancy dress; Jane (.1ruiltshank, for the most Origi»st
ostunIe and 'Cheryl itoaa of Teeswater for the best liallOWe'en. tostturiel
With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News
WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, 3' EDN.l+SDAY, NOVIZISEIt and„ 1960 S SINGLE COPIES — 10 h.
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ALONG THE MAIN DRAG
By The Pedestrian
.zineamtrar
IT'S ALL OVER—
Hallowe'en is pas .and as the
chief of pollee states elsewhere in
this issue, damage around toWn,
evae at a minimum this xear. The
younger generation, in Wingham re
peatedly prove that 'they are sev-
eral cuts above today's average,
Only one ,problem remains: How
did the pranketers manage to get
a big Wooden gate on Keith John-
ston's roof without disturbing his'
— .. • ..... slumber?
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011sHe'Y DIDN'TDO IT— . • , . ............
After reading the above, those
who have seen the boards over one
of the big windows, in•Edighoffer's
store may think 'we're not very
observant, However, the window
was not a victim or HallcIvet'en•
antics. It just developed a bad
crack and will have to be replaced.
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NEW MEMBERSMP
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New membership tickets —are
ready for sale by various organ-
izers for the Wingham ,Sportsmen's
s „I ASsociation. Rapidly becoming
knosten, as one of the district's most s „ succeeefut and ehergetie 'drganiz-
ations'itthe 1960 membership showed
a big increase and totalled, Omit
120, The annual fee, is $5,00 and
believe us, you get plenty of fun
for your five bucks: ' " ' "
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WILLING WORKER—,
Members of the Ladles' Auxiliary
to the Legion had a pleasant sur-
prise on Saturday as they gathered
to cater for - a 4 wedding at the
Legion Home, . There. was •Freda,
Gauley with her sleeves rolled up
and readye for action. Mrs. Gauley.
who was elected,president this year
and who recently moved to 'Owen
Sound, was in town- for- the lay
and heard the ladies were busy, so
decided to lend a hand.
-Meeting at the council chamber
on fiVIonclay evening, the Wingham
Besiness Association set the date
for the annual visit of Santa Claus
and the distribution of treats to
kiddies from both town and 'mai
areas. The event will be held on
Saturday afternoon, November 26.
• !Neale Peebles, who has been
postmaster at Wingham for the
Peet 20 years. .was honored at a
banquet last Thursday evening at
the Legion Home when the staff
meiribers' Of the local post office,
their wives and husbands, post-
masters from the surrounding
area, mail couriers and truckers.
assembled to, wish himewell on his
retirement which became effective
on Tuesday. Also on hand was I. E.
Jones, area supervisor from Walk-
erton.
During the course of the evening
Mr. ,Peeibles was presented with an
easy chair by Mrs. Zora Coulter,
ComMittees were named to take
care of the float, decorating, pro-
motion, candy pitching and distrib-
ution,
It was' also decided that places
of business. in town would remain
open all Wednesday afternoons In
December, with the exception of
,barge Crowd at
C.W.L. Annual Tea
The Catholic Women's League of
Sacred Heart Church held a very
successful tea and 'bake sale on
Wednesday in the Legion Home.
During the afternoon vocal selec-
tions were rendered by Miss. Anna
MacDonald and Miss Sara Skinn,
accompanied by Reg Baton, and
'were enjoyed by all,
Those who attended were greeted
by Mrs, J'o'hn Hanna, president,
and Mrs. Owen King. Mrs. Chris
Newman, Mrs, Joe Redmond, Mrs.
Joseph Brophy and Miss Annie Mc-
Kinnon presided at the tea table.
There was an excellent display of
home baking.
A draw followed and winners
were: $50.00, Allan McCauley, of
Belrose'26, New York City; $25.00,
Milas Cameron, Wingham; third
prize, $10.00, to Earle Craig, of
Walkerton,
Bryan Brooks Sells
Most Scout Apples
, The Wingham Boy Scouts and
the Cub Packs had a scucessful
Apple Day on Saturday. The total
receipts were about $250, slightly
lower than last year. Bryan Brooks
sold the most apples for the Cubs
and Stewart Allan outsold the other
Seoute:
Warren Callan and Frank Ma-
dill, members of the Group Com-
mittee, and ' the Socut and Cub
leaders and assistants were at the
headquarters in the town hall and
kept things well organized. Mrs.
Dave Crothers, Mrs. Del Ewing,
and Mrs. George Richardson, meni-
bers of the Mothers' Auxiliary,
served chocolate milk.
assicstant postmistress, and receiv-
ed a big hand from' the staff
members, Ed. Walker, one of the
mail carriers, read an address and
poem to mark the occasion. Miss I.
Johnston presented Mrs. .Peebles
with a bouquet of roses,,
The retiring postmaster thanked
the 50 friends who had gathered
for the 'Occasion and remarked on
their co-operation over a long
period of time.
Mr. Peebles, a, native of Paris,
Ontario, came to Wingham some
37 years ago, and took over as
postmaster in 1940.
December 28. Open evenings prior'
to Christmas will be December. 21,
22, 23 and 24,
The stores will 'be closed. on all
Saturday evenings in January,
February and March, with the ex-
ception of the two. Saturdays
mediately.preceding Easter. •
A. H, Wilford addressed the ga-
thering to explain a Canada-wide
'business promotion in which he is
currently engaged. He asked that
all merchants participate by fea-
turing Canadian-made geode in
their wiedows as a means of 'stim-
ulating the nation's economy Bind
relieving unemploymeet, He 44g-
gested that the mayor issue a pro-
clamation to the above effect.
L, E. Vance 'presided over the
meeting in the absence of the pre-
sident, Jack Walker.
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LONDON DOCTOR
TO PRACTISE HERE
Dr, J. C. McKim, a graduate of
the University of Western Ontario,
arrived in Wingham on Tuesday
and - will join Dr. W. A. Crawford
in ' the operation of his medical
practice.
Dr. McKim who graduated' from
medical school in 195$ has spent
the last year and a half 'as an in-
tern at St. Joseph's Hospital, and
a year at Westminster Hospital in
London,
The new doctor and his wife
have taken up residence in the
Blake home on Frances Street.
They are members of the United
Church and he a member of the
Masonic Lodge.
MOVE 'THIS WEEK
WINN BUILDER
GETS BANK CONTRACT
John Runstedtler, manager of
the' local branch of The Toronto-
Dominion Bank, stated this week
that work will commence shortly.
on the new bank building, which
will replace the old Mason Block
which has housed the institution
for many years,
Wilfred 'White, local contractor,
has been given the job of erecting
the now building, which will be of
structural steel, brick and glass.
The structure will be about 32 by
62 feet and will replace both the
part of the Mason Block that has
been utilized by the 'bank and the
section used by John Mason as a,.
book store, Mr. Mason vacated the
building earlier this year. It is ex-
pected that the new building will
be ready by early summer.
In the interval, the branch will
he housed in temporary quarters
in the Crompton Block which has
been renovated for this purpose.
The move will take place this
week-end and busin.ess will he car-
ried on as usual in the temporary
location Commencing on Novem-
ber 7th,
Commencement exercises were
held at Wihgham District High
School last 'Friday night, with J.
Leslie Fortune, chairman of the
hoard, giving the opening remarks.
Miss Anne Douglas and Miss
Mary Fisher played an organ and
GOVERNOR'S VISIT
LIONISM IS VITAL
FORCE FOR PEACE
District Governor Morley Mc-
Lean of Orangeville was the guest
speaker at the regular meeting of
the Lions Club, held at the Queens
Hotel on Friday evening.
The governor said that the force
of international Lionism has an
unprecedented opportunity to mold
a better future for mankind, 'be-
cause in many troubled areas of
the world it provides the only
source of .truly unbiased goodwill.
The true Lion, he said, is a man
who adheres to the Lions Code of
Ethics and so follows a mode of
life in both business and private
affairs, which tends to better him-
self and his community.
The finest standards of Lionism
place the moral and spiritual val-
ues: above monetary considerations,
said the governor.
In his peening remarks he re-
Meeting last Tuesday evening, the
Wingies Branch, Catindimi Leg-
ion, made arrangements for the
services which will mark Rennet-
trance Day, Next Sunday, Novem-
ber 6th, members of the Legion,
Auxiliary and the 99th Battery will
parade to the Salvation Army
Citadel, led by a, Salvation Army
Band, Walter Pickford will deliver
the address,
On the following Friday, Novem-
ber 11th, those taking part in the
parade to the Cenotaph for Reel-
embrance Day service will fall in
at the Armouries at 10.15. The par-
ade, will be headed by the, Belgrave
Pipe Band.
piano duet.
J. B. Wylie, B.A., principal of
Bloor Street Collegiate, Toron-
to, was the guest speaker. He was
introduced by Principal F. E, Ma-
dill, who pointed to Mr. Wylie's
no small part of the progress could
be attributed to the Lions Club
and the Spirit which motivates its
members. He ,brought greetings
from Lions International and from
his own club at Orangeville.
The speaker was introduced by
Lion Harvey McDermott of the
HoWick Club and the appreciation
of the Wingham Lions was ex-
pressed by Lion. Harley Crawford.
Lion President Bill Cruikshank
presided over the gathering, mus-
h was in charge of Lions Hap
Swatridge and 'Bill Conron and
Tail Twister Percy Clark gathered
in the fines,
New Members
Following his address the dis-
trict governor conducted initiation
ceremonies for four new members
of the club, Bill Walden, Herb
Mason, Vaughan Douglas and Cam
McTavish.
The governor also presented ;pine
to fourteen club members who had
perfect attendance records.
The next meeting of the club
will be Farmers' Night, when each
member in exneeted to bring a
farmer friend as guest. The first
anmeal 'Legion hanquet will
held In tie, auditorium of the
Legion Home the 'evening of Nov-
ember Ilth for veterans 831.1 Legion
members. Dr. Alexander Niremo
will be the guest 'speaker.
President Jack Orvis presided
over -Tuesclay's meeting, when five
rtw members were initiated. They
Were Comrades Solomon, Sint Mill-
er, jerk Parkinson, Dan Gruen-
melt and Jack Caesar.
Comrade Jee/c Bateson, deputy
district commander, 'took the their
for the nomination of new officers.
Election will take 'place at the next
regular meeting on November 29th.
KINEITTE TEA; BAKE SALE
Today, Wednesday, at 3 p.m., in
S
the Council Chambers, Fashlea
show of hats and furs at 3.15 and
4.15. Draw for a painting, 102b
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REGISTRATION FOR BOYS
Ali boys,. 7-12, ,not .registered. for
hockey, have them register at the
Wingham Town Hall, Saturday,
November' 5th, kiateiveen 1..12 'pan.
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OPEN HOUSE AT P.S.
NEXT 'WEDNESDAY
Throughout Ontario this is Edu-
cation Week,' In an age when the
sponsors of everything from mac-
aroni to lettuce have succeeded in
giving us more weeks than there
are in the year, it is possible to
greet yet another "week" with a
groan. But that would hardly be
justified in the, case ' of Ontario
Education Week, since its objec-
tives are of the highest order and
its message concerns us all, •
In conjunction with. Education
Week, "open house" will be held
at, thti,Wjegham Public School on
Wednesday, November 9. The
doors will be open to the public,
parents and interested friends alike,
at three o'clock and the teachers
and pupils will be ready to greet
you,
Everyone 'is invited to take an
interest in the work and projects
of the pupils, which will be on dis-
play, and to look over the school
itself,
The teachers will be pleased to
Meet the parents and talk over
the progress or problems of the
children, Classes will he dismissed
about 3.35 but this does not mean
that the visitors. must leave then,
As a matter of fact, it is often
Much' easier ler the, teaeher.,poil
parent. to converse spore openly end
to greater .dvantage after the
children have been allowed to leave
the classroom,
:Mr., Beattie,. .principal of the
school, feels that perhaps in years
past the parents have not under-
Stood' that they peed riot leave at
the sound of the bell and this year
openly invites them to stay to chat
with the teachers
Archie Peebles Honored by
Postal Staff on Retirement
RON1.11)EGII president 'of the CAN.& was it
guest at the amnia.' meeting of the W.0.4..A.) held in
Winghinn IAA Wednesday. Ito is pietUred, seemUl
right, as he Pi introditeeitto Mayor It. I!.
by Alf LoOkridge, business rummager of the W.O.A.A.
Left fil the are Ab Miles, first vice resident
of the 011.A, and Norman Hill of Wow IlIanelizieg,
peexy of the western as'soelation,
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ferred to the growth of this cow.- meeting in December, will include
inanity and stated his belief that the annual peanut drive.
Legion Arranges for'
Remembrance Service
contribution to education since he
left his home on the sixth concese
sion of Turnberry Township.
In his most down-to-earth talk,
the speaker stressed the impoi-
tance of higher education and re-
Sincere Thanks
I would like to express my honest
appreciation to the young people
of the town of Wingham for the
decency and common sense they
demonstrated by refraining from
any acts of serious destruction or
malicious damage on Hallowe'en
night. The spirit of good-huinorea
fun, coupled with proper regard for
the rights of others makes me
proud of this town and its young
People,
GORDON DEYELL,,
F2b chief of Police
called the past, when opportunity
was limited. Good facilities for
ettueatiok have been provided in
the rural area, and he suggested
that adults have every right to ex-
pect a lot from students. He told•
the gathering that to obtain Such
schools as the Wingham District
High, there has -been sacrifice on
the part of parents, and a pro-
gressive attitude on the part of
the ,communities. This has been
backed, he pointed out, by a heri-
tage of men and women who heed-
ed the call of duty and went to
war to fight in order to protect
this heritage,
Mr. Wylie compared the clays of
his youth when school meant long.
walks, cold lunches and poor class-
room facilities. Today's modern,
well-equipped schools .appear in
sharp contrast.
He told the students that he re-
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