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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1962-12-20, Page 2Page 2. -- Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Dec. 20, 1962 Herb Arbuckle Is Wise Choice Says President TORONTO-»" The Minister of Agriculture made a wise choice when he selected Herb. Arbuckle for the post of Asso- ciate Commissioner of Market- ing', said A. H.K. Musgrave, president of the Ontario Federa- tion of Agriculture in Toronto " The O.F.A. has made great progress since he became .�q A A 1 from all of us to all of you! JOHN KING B -A SERVICE STATION w JOSEPHINE .r. STREET 1 W 1 ..r . ✓ W ,I' P. A ,g ii DIAL 357-3860 Y 1 .N' i W' i W. Happy Christmas anc right \ew Year World Book /Childcraft • of Canada Ted Moszkowski, Dist. Manager BONDI'S ,,0 FEATURESk it Hamburger 27c including bottled orange soft drink Regular value 40c k HOME-MADE STYLE Sausage Dinner $1.25 Restaurant Regular value $1.75 CLUBHOUSE Steak Dinner $1.00 Regular value $1.50 our secretary -manager in 1956, and we are extremely sorry to lose hire, but it is a credit to both Mr. Arbuckle and to the Federation of Agriculture that he has been chosen for this key post in the Ontario Department of Agriculture." H. M. "Herb" Arbuckle, a native of Carleton County, be- came associated with the On- tario Federation of Agriculture in 1954, when he became as- sistant secretary. Prior to this he had served 5 years with the RCAF, had attended OAC for four years graduating in 1949 with his degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. He entered the service of the On- tario Department of Agricul- ture upon graduation from the OAC, and for five years served as a dairy instructor. Joining the OFA in 1954 he succeeded V. S. Milburn as secretary - manager in 1956, and he has served in that capacity since. RCAF Personnel Visit Huronview The Huron County Home was the scene of a festive Christmas party at 7:00 p.m. on December 18th. Members of the Clinton Wo- men's Auxiliary and the Ser- geants Mess combined to make it a gala evening for the Senior Citizens. Mrs. Margaret Bush; president of the W.A. present- ed the 1-lome with a shuffle- board set and a coffee urn. W02 Vern Boys, on behalf of the Sergeant's Mess, presented a wheel chair. Refreshments were served, and there was an evening of Christmas entertainment. A group of 50 boys and girls of the Sunday School put on a pageant, assisted by the junior choir singing carols. The pa- geant was directed by Flight Sergeant Russ Bush. This party has turned into an annual affair, and is obviously enjoyed by both the visiting groups and the folks at the Home. Walkerton Militia Officer Retires Capt. E. S. " Ted" McCan- nel, retiring commanding of- ficer of the 97th Battery, RCA .(M), Walkerton and the only officer in the 21st Field Regi- ment with a three clasp effic- iency medal denoting 30 years of continuous service, was honored by officers and men of the sub -unit at the annual Christmas pay parade and tur- key dinner. Capt. Gordon Tanner, who replaces Capt. McCannel as officer commanding, paid tri- bute to his former O.C. He referred to the "long years of faithful service" and said the battery was anxious to pay tri- bute in a way that would serve as a constant reminder to Capt. McCannel of his many happy memories with the 97th. Capt. Jack Klinck, on be- half of battery personnel, pre- sented the retiring O.C. with an engraved silver tray. Tribute was also paid to Capt. McCannel for his years of leadership by Lieut. -Col. L. G. Vickars, Listowel, com- manding officer of the 21st Field Regiment, RCA (M). Capt. McCannel termed it "a privilege to be with the bat- tery for 25 years" and said they were good years. "If I had to live them over again I would do the same thing." He added that he was fortunate to live in a town which had an artillery unit "and I will always be proud to say that I was a gun- 'ner." Although Capt. McCannel was an active member of the 97th for a quarter century, his SEE the VAST CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables at low prices in our Fruit Department —including imported delicacies AT OUR GIFT COUNTER... Large colorful—comp. $8.95—plus tax Panda Bears $4.50 Gay colour—Compares $8.95 Pyjama Dolls $4.50 k Above dinners include bread, butter, MEN'S — Compares $15.00 '� potato and vegetable OUR FRUIT DEPT. AND RESTAURANT Wrist Watches $5.95 IS OPEN ON SUNDAYS PLUS HOLIDAYS in yellow with matching expansion band We wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and /Prosperous New Year 11==teC . d K AevsACIX- C raZ6:es,,aMIXIMIZMsIAL=LYZOIIM3X;t-ManC7ac KMODNEMAI C t kk 1 A P. double credits for active ser- vice entitled him to the 30 years ser vice decoration. Enlisting as a gunner in April 1937 with the 97th in its early days of organization as a part of the 21st Brigade, non -per- manent active militia, Capt. McCannel went active with the unit when it mobilized at the outbreak of World War 2 in 1939. He obtained his commission at Petawawa in March of 1943 and served as an officer through to the end of hostilities. After demobilization, he joined the regular army in June of 1946, serving for one year., In April 1947, he returned to Walkerton, was promoted to the rank of captain and took over the command of the 97th Battery. He continuously held that post until his voluntary re- tirement. With his departure goes the last regimental artillery officer of the nonpermanent active militia days. Concert Held al St. Andrew's St. Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School had its annual Christmas program last Friday evening. Rev. G. Fish was chairman. The beginners sang songs and Mrs. Lapp's class had verses and a song. Miss Wood's class gave an acrostic, "Merry Christmas". Miss H. Currie's and Miss J. Hender- son's class recited, "The Five Senses". Mr. Gorbutt's class gave recitations about favourite Bible characters. Barbara and Bonnie Feagan sang a duet, ' "Far in the East". Miss Phil- lip's and Miss Jameison's class recited, " The Two Little Stockings". Miss McLaughlin's class pre- sented a playlet, " The Holy Land During the Life of Jesus". A Christmas hymn was sung by Mrs. Palmer's class. A play- let, "Christmas Comes to School", was given by Mrs. Leitch's class. Mrs. Gorbutt's class gave recitations. Miss Scott's class recited, "What the Stars Tell" and sang, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem". Certificates and seals were presented to the members of the Mission Band who had per- fect attendance. Miss G. Hen- derson's class had a play, "Born in a Manger". "Every- body .ought to Know Who Jesus Is" was sung by four girls. Miss Lapp's class and Miss Nicol's class presented a play, "Play- mates From Fairyland". Mr. McGee's class had a spelling bee using Bible words. Miss Isbister's class presented a playlet, "I Come Seeking" . 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You feel better, sloop better, work better, 00 PROCLAMATION At the request of a number of citizens, I hereby PROCLAIM Wednesday, Dec. 26, 196 Boxing Day As a Public Civic Holiday FOR THE TOWN OF WINGHAM and I hereby call upon all good citizens to observe the same. R. S. Hetherington, Mayo Funeral Mrs. Day Held Saturday One of Wingham's older resi- dents, esidents, Mrs. George Day, died at the Brookhaven Nursing Home on Wednesday of last week. She was 93 years of age. She had been ill for a long time. Born at Whitby, she was the former Henrietta Coles, daugh- ter of the late John Coles and his wife, Jane Twamley. She was married at Wingham to George Day, who predeceased her in 1932. From Wingham she moved to Gorrie and later came to reside with her niece, Mrs. Milo Casemore, R. R. 4, Wingham, where she made her home until illness required her removal to the nursing home. She was a member of the Angli- can Church. Surviving are three nephews, Percy Gibson of Wingham, Ed- win Day, Gorrie and George Day, Wingham, and several nieces. Mrs. Day was also prede- ceased by brothers Frank and George Coles, of Gorrie and ,Manitoba, and sisters, Eliza- beth (Mrs. Robert Day) and Selina (Mrs. James Gibson) both of Wingham. Rev. C. F. Johnson officia- ted for the funeral on Saturday afternoon from the S. J. Wal- ker funeral home. Pallbearers were, Harold Hutton, Bob Johnson, Harold Congram, Bob Arbuckle, Jack Glousher and Wilfred Haines. Martin Luther was one of the first persons to make congrega- tional singing popular. He is believed to have composed more than 30 hymns: Christmas Greetings May you be blest at Christmas With Peace. and Joy anew And may the coming year ci.7# M.P.P., Huron -Bruce be filled With happy days for you. MURRAY GAUNT, 4.11 44. owe eco b aut' Qcijurc (ANGLICAN) tillingbarn Rev. C. F. Johnson, L.Th. - Rector Mrs. Gordon Davidson - Organist 4th Sunday in Advent — DECEMBER 23rd 10:00a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Carol Service December 24th -11 p.m., Christmas Holy Communion Christmas Day, 9 a.m.—Quiet Holy Communion wrong freque here ha ee sm ae day eceivel ent frc he ope inforr ready v tates. ARY C vote is was by th on o irst tht All closed his per that not gc dless on. P Visite Alex and Iv and M Mr. k, Ke 1, Mr. ael o I. L. itches Mrs. ald He Mr. the -Miss agevil with -Bruci RCMP nd in areni twin. -Maj 1 Wa] Eve Service an Iwa a tnts, iker a Elm ker.