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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1962-09-12, Page 7actor on nd4n. chter her anfl nday Aar. • Ar r r i' iE I� ��° inIjaiu.bbaticr.Xi t s WINGHAhI, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,._ MS MRS, T. BURKE 18 INSTITUTE SPEAKER WROXETER--- The 'September meeting of the Wroxeter Women's f Institute was held at the home of Mrs, J, H. Wylie with Mrs. William Wright in the president's chair. The meeting opened in the usual manner. The minutes of the pre- vious meeting were read and ap- proved. The correspondence in- eluded some thank you notes and a letter from the ,provincial .presi- dent, reminding the group that the Fall Rally would be held In Blue - vale October lst, The October meeting will be un- der the heading of Education and Citizenship and will be an open meeting, held in the Wroxeter tom munity hall to which the public le invited. The guest speaker on the Technical and Vocational Schoo' will be F. E, Madill, principal o, the Wingham District High School The topic for the evening was on • "Rags to Rollers" given by Mrs. T Burke, This explained the curling of ladies' hair from Cleopatra's day with mud, up to the present permanent waves. A miscellaneous sale was held The roll call, "recipe using a farm product—finished product on dis play", brought an excellent re- sponse for the social hour. Mrs Wm. Wright thanked all who has helped to make the meeting a sue cess. 88th BIRTHDAY TODAY If, GEORGE CLARK, ABLE HOUSEKEEPER WROXETER— H. George Clark is 88 years old today, Wednesday and except for arthritis, which im- pedes his getting around to a cer- tain extent, he is very active for his age. He is a very capable housekeeper, doing all his own bak- e Ing, such as pies, cookies, etc., and the regular cooking for himself and his son, Jim. He makes nu- merous tasty meat pies, puddings and casseroles, too. Mr; Clark, or "Grandpa" as he is affectionately known to many, i► joined, the CPR Express Co. In Toronto in 1913 'from which posi- tioned he was pensioned about 25 years .ago. He, with his wife and family, lived on a small farm on the third of Wallace for quite seine time before building a home in t ;„/„,,,h,„„„.„,,,,7 7 Wroxeter, to which he and Mrs. Clark movad about 15 years ago. Just two weeks after settling in • their new home Mrs. Clark died, Mr. Clark has five daughters liv- ing: Doris (Mrs. W, Skelton), To- ~ ronto; Susan Mrs. N. Worthington) Scarborough; Nance, (Mrs. F. Brown), Toranto; Betty (Mrs. Gor- don Rickard), Agincourt; Margar- et (Mrs. Ivan Brothers), Fort Lee, New Jersey; four sons, George of Toronto; Bill, Leaside; Vern and James .of Wroxeter, He also has 18 grandchildren and 26 great- grandchildren. Mr. Clark, who is well liked by all who know him, has a great sense of humor, We wish this good friend a happy birthday and may he be spared to enjoy many more ✓ happy years in our midst, 70th Anniversary At United Church WROXETER—The 70th anniver- * sary services were conducted in Wroxeter United Church on Sun- day by the minister, Rev, F. W. Taylor and guestminister, Rev. Arthur Higginbotham, of Walton, with Mrs, Winona Martin at the organ, Services were at 11 am, s, 'and 7.30 p.m, The hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" was sang, followed by invocation and hymn "0 Worship the King" The ladles' chorus sang "Show Me My Task". "Praise the Lord, 0 Jerusalem" •was the choir anthem. The sermon title Was 'The Divine s Attachment''. At the evening setVico the men's quartet, Vernon Hupfer, •Fred Tay- lor Jr., Oliver Riley and Gilbert Howes, rendered the hymn "My Shepherd is Leading Me Home". ✓ The anthem was "Bless the Lord". The evening sermon Was "Can You Prove Ib?" WROXETER Mr. Gordon Messer, Biuevale, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Gallaher and attended the anniversary services in the United Church, Misses Elva .and Evelyn Hupfer of Wingham wore Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs, Charles Mc -1 Cutcheon and Mr, and Mrs, Vernon Hupfer, Sunday visitors with Mr, and. Mrs, Ira McLean were Mr, and Mrs. Ken Hastle, Gorrie, Mr, James Doig, accompanied by Mr, Ed Gilmer, returned from a three month trip to Alaska, Ed- monton, Regina, Empress and Shackleton in the Prairie Prov- inces. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Adams spent Saturday at the Western Fair at London, Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pere Henley were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Tooley, Miliken, and Mrs, Velma Mead, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Barnard, London, were visiting Mr, and Mrs, Fred Kerr. Master Kenny Sage, Listowel, visited over Saturday night at the home of Mr, Ross Toman, Mrs, Richard Griffith spent S:rn- lay with Mr, and Mrs, Chas. Mc- Cutcheon. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ryder and fam- ily, Scarborough, were week -end guests of Mr, and Mrs. Vern Clark. Mr. and Mrs, Allister Green and iaughters, Goderich, visited Mrs. W. E. Weir and Miss Gertrude Bush on Sunday. Sunday visitors with- Mr. and Mrs, Richard Ingram were Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Ingram and family of Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Walker A pretty fall wedding was held in Armow United Church on Saturday when Sheila Mae White became the bride of Paul Gilbert Rintoul '.vere in Chesley for the week -end of Wingham. Rev, W. J. Carson where they visited their daughter, officiated. The organist was Miss Margaret Campbell and Miss Beverly Brad- ley was the soloist. She sang "I'll Walk Beside You" and "0 Perfect Love." The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John White of Kincardine and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Norman Rintoul of Wing - ham. An autumn theme was carried out with the flowers in the church being bronze and yellow mums. Mr. White gave his daughter in marriage. Her bridal gown was a short white organza over white satin with lily -point sleeves. Her waist -length nylon tulle veil was held by,,a crown of pearls and se- quins and she carried yellow roses. The attendants, Miss Verna Ellis Mrs. Wilfred Weepier and Mr, Weppler and attended the Ches- ley Fall Fair. Ross Tomans spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bowman, Pe- tersburg. Mr. H. G. Clark had as his guests on Sunday Mr. George Clark, To- ronto, and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Davidson, Downsview. Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson, Murray and Glenis were in Lucan on Saturday where they visited the former's brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gibson. Mr. and Mrs, Louis Hutton and Linda of Wingham called at the home of Mr. John Hupfer on Sun- day evening. Mrs. James Doig, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Gowdy, Gorrie, are spending a few days in Toronto Mrs, Alex Sangster and Kitchener this week. Mrs. ♦y� Doig will also visit her son and fa- Entertains U,C, YY mily, Mr. and Mrs, Malcolm Doig, St, Jacobs. For Sept, Meeting UCW MEET CAPT. 0. S. NEWMAN TELLS OF S.A. WORK WROXETER—The joint meeting of the units of the United Church Women was held in the Sunday School room of the •church Wed- nesday evening with the "Friend- ship" and "Willing Workers" In Ivan Haskins were on the program charge. "' committee and read chapters from The meeting opened with the the study books "Hasten the Day" hymn "Come Thou Almighty King" and "Signals from the Sixties." and prayer by the president. Mrs. The meeting was closed by pray - Stanley Gallaher. The secretary's er by Mrs. Bert Wylie and the report was read by Mrs. Archie Lord's prayer was repeated in uni- Miller, and in the absence of the treasurer the president gave the financial report. Mrs. G. L. Dob- son reported on a bale sent some time ago. LAKELET — The McIntosh United Church Women held their Sept. meeting at the home of Mrs. Alex Sangster.' The devotional period was taken by Mrs. Bert Wylie. The roll call, which was a vegetable found in the Bible, was answered by 18 ladies. President, Mrs. Jack Ferguson, conducted the business meeting. Various reports were given. A travelling apron has been started on its rounds, Mrs. Bob Harkness and Mrs. After a short business period Mrs. Fred Taylor favoured with a solo, "The Ninety and Nine", ac- companied at the piano by Miss Carol Robinson. Mrs. John Fra- ser read the Scripture and gave the meditation, Mrs. Doris Adams 11 led in prayer,followed ed by the Lord's prayer in aniso,n. The president then introduced the guest speaker, Captain Stanley Newman of the Wingham Salva- tion Army, who talked on his work and which proved extremely in- teresting to all present. Mrs, James Sanderson thanked the speaker. The meeting closed with prayer by Captain Newman, Lunch was served by the units in charge and a social time was en- joyed, Gifts Presented At Farewell Party LAKBLET—Friday evening was the scene of a farewell party at the Lakelet W.I. hall for Robert Fergu- son and fahmily. son. Lunch was served by Mrs. Bruce Harkness, Mrs. Eldon Ren- wick and Mrs. Clifford Boyd, Has Gun Mishap LAKELET — Mr. Eldora Dennis had an unfortunate mishap on Thursday when a gun he was carrying accidentally discharged hitting him in the forearm and causing severe damage to the arm. He unerwenisurgery r eerY on Friday morning and expects to be .hos-I pitalized for a, week or more at the Bruce County Hospital, Walkerton, INSTITUTE LADIES S I EE LEAT IERCRAFT LAKELPT--The W. I. held the September meeting in the W. I. hall on Thursday evening, President, Mrs, Clifford Hallinan, opened the Meeting with the ,Ocie and the Mary, Stewart Collect, The roll call was well answered with a time -saving suggestion, Devotions were read by Mrs. Eugene Metzger. The business was conducted by Mrs. C. laalima.n and it was decided to enter the fall fair project, Deled gates to the fall rally are Mrs. G. McKee, Mrs, Lyle Murray, Mrs. E. Ferguson. The motto was well given by IA pleasant evening was spent Mrs, Robert McComb, entitled The playing Ingprogressive euchre,The ad -reason a dog hass omany friends, a dress was read by Mrs, Jim Inglis. ,he wags his tali Instead of his Each .of the children were present- tongue." Guest of the evening was ed with a gift from their school Mrs. Austin Stinson, of Fordwich, mates and Mr. Ferguson and fain- who gave an interesting denion- ily were presented with a lovely startion on leathercraft and had pair of step-up tables and a pair a lovely display of leatherwork. of reading lamps. The meeting closed with the ,,, n lunch Aueen and u eh was served b ,Y A delicious lunch brought the Mrs. Jack Ferguson, Mrs. Bob evening to a elose. I Allan and Mrs, Charlie Scott, —Photo by Seifert of Wingham and Mrs. Orland Leg- gatt of Landon were attired in identical old gold semi -bell street - length dresses with net and gold flower headdresses, gold mitts and carried bronze and yellow mums. Carol McPherson of Tiverton niece of the bride, as flower girl, wore a white dress and gold ac- cessories. Her flowers were also bronze and yellow mums. Robert Rintoul, Wingham, was best man and William Rintoul, of Wingham and Gordon White of Tiverton were ushers. The reception was in Chalmers United Church parlors. Guests were from Lions Head, London, Fergus, Hamilton and Sarnia, For her wedding trip the bride donned a double knit suit of mink brown trimmed with dark bxown and nigger brown accessories, They will live on Victoria St., Wingham, Prior to the wedding the bride was honored by asurprise show- er held at Mrs. Earl Heywooci's home, given by Miss Ellis. Mrs. Shirley Metcalfe and friends of Mildmay held a miscellaneous shower at the Metcalfe home, and friends and neighbors of Armow Church held a shower in the base- ment. She received many beautiful gifts at each function. A:I"I'ENDIN(; CONFERENCE T . E, Moszkowski is in Chicago this week attending the Interna- tional Achievement Conference, or- ganized by Field Enterprises Ed- ucational Corporation. His trip was sponsored by World Book/ Childcraft as an award for achieve- ment in this district. WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs, Russell Gaunt spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gaunt, Wingham. Mr. Gaunt was able to return home from hos- pital one clay last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss and Janie and Susan, of Plattsville, visited on Sunday with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClena- ghan, Mr. McClenaghan accompan- ied - i d them home to Plattsville.Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan spent Wednesday with Mr, and Mrs. El- mo Pritchard, of West Wawanosh. i_aOW_ICK FAIR BOARD DIRECTORS MEET y FORDWICII — The directors of the Howick Fair Board held their sneeting to make final arrange- ments for the fair to be held kit Fordwich Park on October 6th, Norman Harding reported for the program committee that the At- wood Band would be 111 attendance fair day with Willabee's orchestra for the Saturday night dance. Mrs. W. Wright, convenor of the school fair section will try to at- tend the school teachers' confer- ence in September to explain the proposed spelling match and any questions arising from the school fairp rize list Work days were set to prepare the grounds and arena for fait day. Would all directors please take notice they are set for October lst, 3rd and 5th, Committees were nam- ed bo procure ticket sellers and snake dinner arrangements. Any- one desiring prize lists contact the secretary, Mrs, Robert Gibson. Lucky Lassies The Lakelet Lucky Lassies held their first ,meeting of the project "Dressing Up Vegetables," on Sat- urday at the Institute Hall, The election of officers resulted as fol- lows: President, Lois Ferguson; vice-president, Carol Ann Hohn, stien; secretary, Louise McComb. Other members are Janet Huth, Gladys Huth, Patsy Gadke, Sharon Gadke, Janette Wright .and Nancy Jacques, For the demonstration a cream sauce with cheese was made and used on broccoli and asparagus and was sampled by the members. Leader of the project is. Mrs. Lyle Murray and assistant leader, Mrs, Lloyd Jacques, The next meet- ing will be held on September 22 at the home sof Mrs, Lloyd Jacques. LAKELET Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Douglas and family visited with Mr, and Mrs, Cecil Ellis, of Clifford, on Sunday. The attendance at Lakelet S. S. No, 2 this year is 35. Grades V and VI are being transported to Orange Hill School. The driver is Mr, Irvin Reidt, of Lakelet. New pupils starting are Paul Metzger, Harvey Yoder, Ricky Kreller, Denise Dett- man and Lydie Byler. The new teacher is Mr, John Montieth, of Listowel, We are sorry to report that Mrs. Arthur Landman is again a pa- tient at the Bruce County Hospital, Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs, Irvin Dickert and family attended the Klein reunion on Sunday, which was held at the Orange Lodge, Listowel. Mrs. Esther Smith and Wayne, of Palmerston, visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. Metzger on Sunday. IA Reminiscing A, SEPTEMBER 1912 This week Ritchie & Cosens, real estate agents, report the sale of Dr, P, Macdonald's residence tin Centre Street to Dr, H. E. Cook, who will get possession at once. Mr, Harry Ansley, of Winnipeg, is spending his holidays with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, John Ans- ley. Miss Ryan who has been engaged at the office of the Wingham Busi- ness College, left last week for Or- angeville, her place here being tak- en by Miss Ross of Welland. Mr. and Mrs. Copeland and child- ren of Dauphin, Man., were in town this week. Mrs. Copeland was for- merly Miss Gertie Russell of Wing - ham. This week we again chronicle the death of another of the pio- neers of this section in the person of John Elston, who passed away at his home on the second line of Morris on Tuesday, u - 0 - 0 SEPTEMBER. 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gowans have returned home after spending the summer vacation in Warman, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. C, B. McCurdy and family of North Battleford, Sask., have returned home after spending a couple of months in Wingham and area visiting Mrs, McCurdy's sister, Mrs. D, Bell and brothers, Albert and Arthur Fothergill. A copy of the Edmonton Journal has come to our desk and in it we find a lengthy account of their golf tournament. Our readers will be pleased to know that by a score of 6 up and 4 to go, Morris H. Stew- art of Edmonton Golf and Coun- try Club won the city golf cham- pionship. Mr. Stewart is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Stewart of East Wawanosh, just south of Wingham, Miss C. J. Martin, B.A., is the new principal of the Wingham Business College. Miss Martin is a graduate of the Toronto Uni- versity, Ontario College of Educa- tion, and has spent two years in social service work. 0-0-0 SEPTEMBER 1937 A very fine showing was made by Clayton Fryfogle's horses at the C.N.E. at Toronto. In the single roadster harness class, pace and action, he won first, prize. In the team roadster class he carried of second prize. In the small horse class, under 15 hands 2, he placed second anti fourth. In the large horse class he placed seeond. Misses Isabel Habkirk, Helen Miller and Aileen Tlriderwood left on Tuesday for Guelph, where they will attend Macdonald Hall. We have on display in our win- dow three tomatoes that are of the freak variety. One grown by Mrs. George Wylie, of Wroxeter, is an octtiplet. Eight toinatoes all growing from one steni, The oth- er two were grown by David Fin. lay of town. One is a quint, five grown o.f1 one stem, and other is a triplet, The High School has 166 students this ye r with 54 beginners,inners, while last year there were 158 pupils and 40 who were beginners. The first form this year will have 63 pupils, the largest class in some time. 0-0-0 SEI"TLMI3Elt 1947 Rev, J. A. Roberts of Mirror, Alta., is spending a week and a half ISIios IN LUCKNOW W. R. FARRIER WAS DISTRICT NATIVE William Robert 'Farrier, a life- long resident of this district, pass- ed away soddenly an Wednesday, Sept. 5th at Pinecrest Manor nur. sing home at Lucknow In his 92nd year, Ile was the youngest son of the late Wesley Farrier and Nancy Patterson of West Wawanosh Township. He was predeceased by his parents, one sister, Rebecca (Mrs, 'William Sherriff) and three brothers, George, Oliver and Jona- than, On December 25, 1906, the late Mr. Farrier was united in marriage to Eliza Ann Jarvis who survives. Following their marriage they farmed on the 12th concession of West Wawanosh Township until they moved to Whitechurch, where they enjoyed 19 years of retire- ment, A patient, kind and loving hus- hand and father, Mr. Farrier, of staunch Christian character, was a faithful member of his church throughout his long lifetime and set a shining example of high prin- cipis in his home and community. At the time of his death he was an honorary member of the Session of Whitechurch United Church. Mr. Farrier leaves to moirn his passing two daughters, Winnifred of Toronto, Olive, (Mrs. Jack Gil- lespie) of Sarnia, Garnet of White- church, Carman of Long Branch. Russell of Wingham and Clifford of Kitchener. Twelve grandchild- ren also survive. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the MacKenzie memorial chapel in Lucknow with the Rev, George Mitchell, pastor of Whitechurch and Bluevale United Churches, officiating. Interment was in Greenhill cemetery. Floral tributes were carried by the grand- children. The pallbearers were Dus- tan Beecroft, Milan Moore, Elwood Groskorth, Earl Caslick, Melville Mathers and Pete Cook. PRIZES AT C.N.E. The Maitland Creamery Branch of the United Dairy and Poultry Co-operative carried off several prizes for butter and cheese at the Canadian National Exhibition. Con- gratulations are in order for Man- ager Peter Cutter, cheesemaker Hugh Cleland of Blyth and but- termaker Ross Hayden and the staff of the Wingham creamery. 000DYEARS EVEN SCORE IN SERIES In the Wingham park last Wed- nesday night the Wingham Good - years defeated the Goderich Bis- sett's 1-0 to even the best of three Memorial League play-off series. Jim Bain scored the winning run in the fifth inning when he led off with a single, advanced to third on Mac Eadie's single and then stole home. Jim Coultes, pitching for the Goodyears, did a fine job, allowing only one hit while striking out nine. Goderich: Hoffmeyer, l.f.; Ald- ham, c.f.; Goddard, 1b.; Carter, 3b.; Stewart, r.f.; Aldridge, s.s.; Black, 2b.; Caulfield, c.; Doherty, p. Wingham: ryfogle, 2b.; Baker, c.; Saxton, c.f.; Bain, as.; Eadie, r.f.; Coultes, p.; Gardner, 3b.; Wal- ker, r,f, 5th; Cerson, r.f. and 3b,; Storey, 1b. RHE Goderich . 000 000 000-0 1 0 Wingham 000 010 00x-1 3 2 with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, C. A. Roberts. Mr, A. J. H. MacDonald of the Wingham Public School staff has been successful in obtaining an elementary certificate in Arts and Crafts, following a sammer course in Toronto, On Wednesday evening of last week 25 friends of Mr, Wilbur Tif- fin gathered at the home of Mr Jack Reavie, when they presented him with a trilite lamp. Mr. E. S. Copeland made the presentation to which the guest of honor suitab- ly replied, Refreshments were served by Mrs, Harold Wild and Mrs, D, Miller assisted by Mrs. Reavie. Mr, and Mrs. MacKenzie Webb and Billy, and Mr, and Mrs. Ches. ter Coulter and son, Brian, left last week by motor for Vancouver where they plan to reside. Mr. E, S, Lewis, florist, is at- tending a special school of design and horticulture, being held at the O.A.C., Guelph, Mr, Charlie Callan of the CNR shops, London, caught a black bass at the upper dam on Sunday weigh- ing 5°4i pounds and measuring 21 inches. HOW SALADS WERE NAMED - The word "salad" is derived from the Latin word "sal", meaning salt, which is the only flavoring or doss- ing the Romans used on their fresh vegetables. 0.0.0 Divorced drivers are more dan- gerous. The Ontario Safety League quotes a World Health Organiza- tion report that divorced male drivers have a mortality record three times higher than the man who is happily .married. Notice WINGHAM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION WILL BE FLUSHING HYDRANTS IN THE AFTERNOONS OF SEPTEMBER 13-20 Watch out for discoloured water if you are i washing clothes, 1 41:12.1.1111N90,61,15411.14=1,4 60t3,121•1=41,EMIIIPOSIN SUMMER FURNITURE CLEARANCE 4 LAWN CHAIRS HEAVY DUTY WEB Reg. ONLY $' r7- $9.95 1 QUALITY GUARANTEED Re A, CURRiE R SONS FURNITIJIIE I MEET GEORGE McCUTCHEON The Man with the experience to "Carry On" YOUR PROGRESSIVE COWSERVATVE `CANDIIi TE George 11IeCuteheon, who celebrates Iris fortieths birthday tha. wen., was born and raised In Morris Township. As a family man with two daughters and whose wife—a former school teacher --was horn tat the sante area, his is typical of many of u' who lice in tine rt+Bast;, Elected Warden of Huron Comity after six siicee:,Mful Neat, on the Brussels municipal oouncil, George Mc('utehenn today has the ttere-;- sary broad experience in public service to represent yell cAp.chly 3t Queen's Park. He will take an active part, in the vignrons linh;trt'i administration and carry on the traditions of progress which 'Miron- truce has enjoyed under the Progressive Conservative government. Campaign Headquarters Wingham Curling Rink Phone; 1088, Wingham UN l�. R. �. _It,J C R� Watch CKNX TV for Hon. .Robert M: caulay, 6.10 p.ir_r1., Sept. 17 Hon, Fred Cass, 6.111 !Ion., 20 O rTt R UEORG E E. MC T IIE� N CU C 0 Published by the Huron -Bruce Progressive Conservatit e Association.