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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-01-03, Page 7Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Jan. 3, 1963 -- Page 7 Cold Weather Footwear FOR MEN FELT BOOTS — $5.95 FOR WOMEN SNOWBOOTS -- $6.95 and up CALLAN SHOES YOUR FAMILY SHOE STORE WINGHAM, ONTARIO PHONE 357-1840 BEFORE 1959, four young carpenter -builder - curlers from Regina were little known for these abilities outside that Saskatchewan city. To- day, following Canadian and world men's Scotch Cup victories in 1959, 1960 and 1962, the Richardson name is stamped on a curling sweater, a special curling boot, newly -inno- vated plastic curling rocks and one of them, skip Ernie Richardson, helped author a book on the game. This season, three of the Richardsons (1 - r) Arnold, Ernie and Garnet, try for a fourth trip to Scotland as guests of the Scotch Whisky Association, sponsors of the world series of curling. Missing this time is Wes Richardson, out with a back ailment and in his place, Mel Perry of Regina throws lead rocks. Bluevale Personals Mrs. J. V. Fischer will be hostess for the meeting of the Bluevale Women's Institute on the afternoon of January 9th. Mrs. Sparling Johnston will be convener for the educational program. The Recreation Committee is getting the ice at the park in good condition for skating and the "change" house is kept warm and comfortable for the skaters. Mrs. Jack Hamilton has re- turned from British Columbia, where she stayed several weeks owing to the illness of her par- ents. Ian Mundell who is attend- ing Western University spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mundell. Mr. John Greenaway and his bride are settled in the Darling home. Miss Mary Hamilton, a student at Assumption College, Windsor, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hamilton. The Messengers enjoyed a holiday party in the school room of the United Church on Friday afternoon. The leaders, Mrs. George Fischer, Mrs. Fleming Johnston and Mrs. Charles Campbell, supervised a program of music and games, followed by refreshments of holiday fare. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Coul- tes Nere visitors with their daughter, Mrs. George Ger- man and Mr. German at Clin- JOHN C. WARD CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT PHONE 200 — Wallace Avenue N. — LISTOWEL, Ont. ems. =10=0=0=0) ¶Intemiediate (00 HockeyJJ ° Teeswater Arena 11 FRIDAY, JAN. 4, 8:30 p.m. II 0 u 110 0 Walkerton Intermediates vs. Wingham Johnston Dominion Tire Jets EVERYBODY OUT — LET'S CHEER THE JETS TO VICTORY 0 .3101:210=01=0=1011:20=0=0=, APPLICATIONS WANTED Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Applications for the position of Conservation Area WORKING SUPERINTENDENT Sealed applications marked as above and stating salary expected will be received by the undersigned at 4041 Box 728, Listowel, Ontario, to 12 o'clock noon, EST, on Thursday, January 10, 1963, for the position of con- servation area working superintendent of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. A position description and application form for this employment are available on request from the under- signed at the Listowel Banner office, Wallace Avenue, Listowel. (Signed): C. W. BAMFORD. Sec.-Treas., M.V.C.A. D20 -J3 News of Wroxeter ,Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart, Douglas and Dale of Oshawa spent the Christmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newton and Mr. and Mrs. William Hart. Other visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Hart for Christmas Day were Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart, Patti and Susan and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sanderson and Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson Murray and Glenis, Miss Karen Gibson of Toronto, Miss Ger- trude Bush and Mrs. W. Weir, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Weir, Cal- vin and Karen of Toronto spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Allister Green and family of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Doig were among the Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Galbraith and family, Wing - ham. Mr. and Mrs. Richard In- gram were in Stratford for a few days over Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Ingram and family and accompanied them to Greensville, where they attended the golden wed- ding anniversary of Mrs. In - gram's brother and sister-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mc- Ewen, Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Walker were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Miller, Ayr, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Busby and family, Mildmay. Mrs. Margaret Wright of Gorrie spent New Year's with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Gal- braith, Karin, Kathryn and Karol of Wingham are spend- ing New Year's with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Doig. Mr. John Hupfer and Miss Hazel Sparling were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blair Sharp and family, Sarnia. Miss Nancy Newton returned to London after spending a week's holiday at the home of her mother, Mrs. R. Newton. Dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bradshaw were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Newton and family of Edmonton, Alta.. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart and family, Mr, and Mts. Tom Newton and family and Mrs. R. Newton all of Wroxeter and a friend of Mr, Tom Newton's, Mr. Gary Butler of the Royal Canadian Navy, who is sta- tioned at Halifax. Mr. and Mrs. George Gal- braith were at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Ken- neth Galbraith, Orange Hill for New Year's Day. Mr. and Mrs. George Gal- braith attended the family Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reg Watson, Brussels, on December 22nd and also spent Christmas Day at the same home. Miss Ella Fraser of Burling- ton spent the holidays with her sister-in-law Mrs. John Fraser. Mrs. Ethel Nicholson, Wingham also spent the holidays at the same home. Mr. and Mrs, Robt, Mow- bray, Danny and Bradley of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Reidt and Stephanie, Toronto, were New Year's visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reidt. New Year's guests of Mr. and Mrs, Chas. McCutcheon were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hup- fer, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hup- fer, Mr. John Hupfer, Mrs. Richard Griffith and Mr. Allan Griffith, and Misses Elva and Evelyn Hupfer of Wingham. Callers during the holiday week with Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Van Velsor were Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hembley, Dublin, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hooper and Peter, Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hooper and Gary, Hamilton and Mr. Barry Hooper, Wind- sor. Spending New Year's Day with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Higgins were Mr, and Mrs. Ronald Higgins and family of Blyth and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham of St. Marys. A new farm hand was told to harness a mule early one winter morning. In the dark he tackled a cow instead of the mule. In a few minutes the farmer shouted from the house, "Say, what is keeping you so long?" "I can't get the collar over the mule's head, " shouted the farm hand. "His ears are frozen stiff. " ton, for the Christmas week. Constable Jack Horton, R. C. M. P. , Mrs. Horton and daughter Dawn have returned to Chilliwack, B.C., after a visit with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Horton, Mr, and Mrs. Donald Street, of Listowel, visited at the home of Miss Mary Duff on Sunday. Their three children returned to Listowel with them after a holiday here. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Mac- Eachern and family, of Downs- view, visited Mac Scott during the week. DONNYBROOK Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thomp- son and family were guests of Mrs. Cecil Chamney and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thompson at Wingham on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jeffer- son, Debbie, Brian and Gerald were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willows Mountain of Londes- boro on Christmas Day. Miss Lucy Thompson of Bronte is spending the holidays at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Don Jefferson, Cheryl and Susan of Clinton visited Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. John Noble and fam- ily. Mr. and Mrs. Barrie Tur- ner of Strathroy were also visi- tors at the same home on Tues- day. Miss Gladys Jefferson, Wood- stock and Miss Irene Jefferson, Dunnville spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson and family. Susan, Murray and Jane Thompson are spending the Christmas holidays with their grandmother, Mrs. Cecil Cham• ney of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Wil- son spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, West Wawanosh. Miss Josephine and Mr. David McAllister of West Wawanosh and Mrs. J. C. Robinson of Wingham spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robinson and family. Christmas visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jefferson were: Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. James Leddy, West Wawanosh; Miss Gladys Jefferson, Reg. N., Woodstock; Miss Irene Jefferson, Dunnville; Mr. and Mrs. Don Jefferson, Cheryl and Susan, Clinton and Miss Elaine Jeffer- son of London. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cham- ney and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hen- derson and family of Brucefield, Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Jef- ferson and family spent Christ- mas with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marshall and family of ListoweL Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves of Toronto spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. James Leddy and other relatives. David Dow Dies In Woodbridge WHITECHURCH—David Dow, the eldest son of the late James Dow and Elizabeth Magoffin passed away last Wednesday at his home at Woodbridge, after a lengthy illness. He was in his 88th year. After his marriage to Minnie Craig of Auburn, who survives, they resided for 30 years in Wingham, and lived in Toron- to for many years. Lately they moved to Woodbridge to be near their daughter, Mrs. Harry Brawley. Another daugh- ter, Mrs. Ben Oulton resides at Sault Ste. Marie and two grand -daughters. The funeral was held on Saturday from the Scott funeral home to the Woodbridge Cemetery. SEE Wingham's First Home Game Teeswater Arena --Friday Night Support the Home Town Team �! 5 MR. AND MRS. WENDELL H. ALTON of London were mar- ried in Dundas Centre United Church. Mrs. Alton is the for- mer Sheilla Ann Gordon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Gordon of London and the groom is the son of Mrs. William Alton of Wingham and the late Mr. Alton. — Photo by Roy Kumano. Canada Year Book Loaded With Fact The Dominion Bureau of Statistics announces that the Canada Year Book, 1962 isnow available in two types of bind- ings. The cloth bound volume sells for $5.00 and the paper bound volume is $3.00. The book is an indispens- able reference volume for tea- chers, students, researchers, librarians, businessmen and those seeking factual informa- tion about the country's devel- opment. It includes textual and statistical information a- bout the physical features of the country, the machinery of Government, vital statistics, public health and welfare, edu- cation, scientific, atomic, space and industrial research, the primary resources of agri- culture, forestry, mining and fisheries, manufacturing, labor, transportation and communica- tions, domestic and foreign trade, finance and national in- come and expenditure. Like its predecessors, the Canada Year Book 1962 in- cludes a number of feature ar- ticles—Economic Regions of Canada, Social Welfare Expen- ditures in Canada, Recent changes in Canadian Agricul- ture, The Petrochemical indus- try in Canada and Revolution in Canadian Transportation. Anyone who wishes to se- cure a copy may do so by writ- ing the Dominion Bureau of Statistics, Ottawa. Specify either cloth -bound or paper- bound copy. G. Alan Williams OPTOMETRIST Patrick St., Wingham Phone 357-1282 HAVE A 6000 REST, DARLING! 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