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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-03-28, Page 8rage 8 *- Wingham Advance-Titnes, Thursday, March 28, 1908 Archie M. Peebles 1 IE$ IN HOSPITAL Archie Mo Peebles Was Postmaster for 20 Years A well-known resident of Wingham, Archie McGill Peebles, died in Wingharn Hos- pital on Monday, March 25, at the age of 70 years. He had suffered a long illness, Mr. Peebles was born in Paris, Ontario, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Peebles. He served his country in World War I, enlisting in 1915, He was a sergeant with the76th Machine Gun Battalion and re- tired from service in 1919, On November 6, 1922, he was married in Toronto to Aileen Clements of Brantford, who survives, Mr, Peebles was a traveller for McCormick's, London, for 18 years and in 1940 accepted the position of postmaster in Wingham. He held that post for 20 years, retiring in 1960. When he retired, Mr. and Mrs. Peebles moved to their Leopold Street residence, which they had built on the comer of Leo- pold and Patrick Streets. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder, a member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. & A.M. No. 286, and of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 180. STANLEY BLACK, PRES. School Fair Date Set, Committees Chosen BELGRAVE—The annual Bel - grave School Fair meeting was held in the community centre Thursday evening. President Stanley Black was in the chair. Stan hopper, secretary -treasur- er, read the minutes of the last meeting and the financial state- ment. A thankyou note was read from Don Grieves, It was decided to again hold a school fair on September 11, and also to sponsor the music festival and the concert. Ads are to be sold with the president and the two vice-presidents to look after the sale. Both the townships of Morris and Wawa - nosh are to be asked for a grant of $1.50 per pupil. George Michie took the chair for the election of of- ficers: President, Stanley Black; lst vice-president, William Elston; 2nd vice-president, Harold Vincent. Mr. hopper resigned as secretary -treasurer and another is to be secured as soon as possible. School fair directors as fol- lows: Morris, No. 1, James Wilson, Mrs. Louis Phelan, No. 3, Clarence Yuill, Mrs. Ernie Pletch; No. 4, James Smith, Mrs. George Smith; No. 5, Wilbur Procter, Mrs. Robert Grasby; No. 6, Ross Duncan, Mrs. James Mair; No, 8, Ross Turvey, Mrs. Charles Mathers; No. 10, Carl Gowing, Mrs. Glen McKercher; No. 12, Ray- mond Griffiths. East Wawanosh, No. 3, Alex Nethery, Mrs. Bert Fear; No. 6, Alvin Snell, Mrs. Gordon Smith; No, 7, Albert Bieman, MORRIS FOA Park Committee Will Hold Bee BELGRAVE—The directors' of Morris Federation of Agricul- ture met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fear on March 20. President Stan Hopper presided, Minutes of the last meeting were read by secretary - treasurer, Richard Procter. Ross Smith repotted on the Warble Fly Spray Act, and a discussion was held on the chloride on the township roads. Members of the park committee were also present and they de- cided to hold a work bee at the park site early in the spring. It was decided also to let the Junior Farmers carry out a re- forestation program on the high bank. Tom Henderson invited the meeting to his place on April 18. Mr. Hopper thanked the host and hostess for their hos- pitality. Lunch was served„ Airs. Calvin Robinson; No. 8, Harold Vincent, Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler; No. 9, Henry Pattison, Mrs. Ronald Coultes, Mrs. Alex Robertson; No. 10, Ralph Cald- well, Mrs. Gordon Caldwell; No. 11, Robert Henry, Mrs. Bruce Falconer; No. 13, Borden Scott, Mrs. Eldon Cook; No. 16, John Lockhart, Mrs. Bill Empey; No. 17, George John-• ston, Mrs, Cliff Purdon. Music Festival Committee: Mrs. Gordon McBurney, Mrs. Ted Fear, Mrs. Norman Coul- tes, G. Ross Anderson, Harvey McDowell, Lloyd Walden, Kenneth Wheeler, Mrs. William Elston, Mrs. Wilfred Haines, Mrs. Gordon Smith, Mrs. Nora Moffatt, Mrs. Phyllis Rodgers. It was voted that $25, 00 be given to the arena board and $25.00 be given to the building fund for the new arena. Stewart Procter and the assistant agri- culture representative for Huron are to secure judges for the fair. Mrs. Mary Chamney, Mrs. Isobel Henry, Mrs. Louise Bos- man, Miss Bev. Evans, Clem Steffler were named a commit- tee to revise the prize list for classes 182-214 school work. The directors of the school fair will meet on Tuesday March 26, in the community centre. Turnberry School Rate Unchanged The regular meeting of the Turnberry Township School Area board was held at the Central School last Thursday at 8:30 p.m. All members were present except Mr. Haugh. The Inspector and teachers were also present, as well as a representative from Jack Hood School Supplies, who set up a book and supplies display. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and passed on motion of Wormington and Johnston. Mrs. Jas. Pollock Dies in Ripley Funeral services were held at Ripley, Monday, March 25, for Mrs. James D. Pollock, a native of Gorrie, who died at the Kincardine General Hospi- tal, March 22, following a lengthy illness. She would have been 88 on April 4. She was the mother of Harold Pollock of Fordwich, adminis- trator of Listowel District Se- condary School and former clerk of Howick Township; Lloyd Pollock of Windsor, presi- dent of the Ontario Hockey As- sociation; and Elmer Pollock of Kincardine. The former Mary E. Dane, she was the daughter of the late John A. Dane and Jane McElroy, She was married at Gorrie on June 7, 1905. Her husband predeceased her in 1945. Mrs. Pollock was a member of Ripley United Church and a life member of the W.M.S. Survivors also include a bro- ther, Robert G, Dane of Corrie. Rev. 0. Strapp conducted the funeral service from the Mc- Lennan funeral home, Ripley. Interment was made at Kincar- dine. Correspondence was read fro'rn Mrs. Taylor; Dept. of Ed- ucation; Donald Ccurtney; O.E.A. Norman -Johnston: That the mill rate remain unchanged: 11,7 for residential and farm; 13 for commercial. Wormington -Norman: That the following bills be paid: Teachers, caretakers, transpor- tation; Earl Weitz, bus operator, $100.00; Alexander Hardware, $12.43; Lillow's Garage, $163.- 15; 163.15; Percy Clark, $94.34; Im- perial Oil, $366.72; Sid Adams, towing, $5.00; McDougall Grocery, $3.76; A. R. DuVal, link fence, $18.00. Meeting was adjourned on motion of Norman and Worm- ington. Eldon Kirton, chairman, Alex Corrigan, Sec. -treas. cuff vales PACK A CUBS Nineteen boys joined in the Grand Howl on Tuesday night when Pack A. Held its regular meeting. Dues were collected. The Cubs were shown a film entitled, "How to Catch a Cold". Games were played. Tommy Irwin passed Second Star knots and Kenny Aitchison passed Second Star semaphore and membership tests and was presented with a 2nd year star by Cubmaster Fred Steinmetz, Assistant Cub Leaders Rod Cameron, Diane Deyell and Tommy Deyell were present. A number of boys who had previously passed tests for tenderpad, collector, artist, gardner, observer and tender- foot badges received them at this meeting. A Masonic service was held at the R. A. Currie & Sons funeral home on Tuesday eve- ning. Funeral service was conduct* ed Wednesday afternoon with Rev, G. L. Fish officiating, and interment in Wingham Cemetery. The pall bearers were Ken Cameron, Hugh McKague, Howard Sherbondy, William Ford, Jack Bateson and John Donaldson. A. M. Forbes and Stafford Bateson were flower bearers. Life Underwriters Met at Walkerton The regular meeting of Saugeen Life Underwriters As- sociation was held at the Ever- glades Restaurant in Walkerton on March 22nd. The general meeting followed an executive meeting which was inaugurated this month, a procedure which will continue in the future. Pres. Wm. Kinihan opened the meeting and introduced Ken Vansickler, regional vice- president. Wilf, Caslick of Wingham formally introduced the guest speaker, Ken Vansickler, R.V.P. of Owen Sound and district, who outlined the activities of National Life Un- derwriters' Association and quoted various interesting sta- tisticsation. on aspects of the associ- Farewell Gift Is Presented The meeting of the Couples' Club of St, Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church was held in the church parlour last week with sixteen couples present. The meeting opened with the hymn "The Day of Resurrection". The Scripture and meditation were taken by Mrs. John Isaac. Mr. Isaac led in prayer. The minutes were read and the roll call taken, It was de- cided to send the scholarship money for the Formosan child in quarterly instalments. The offering was received and the offertory prayer taken by Mrs. Len Phillips. It was Irish night at the Couples' Club and Rev. Gordon Fish introduced the speaker, Jack Stewart of the Molesworth church, who is a recent immi- grant from Ballymena, Ireland, which is about thirty miles from Belfast, Mr. Stewart gave an interesting account of Northern Ireland as it is today. It is a country of great contrast with the rugged mountains of Moran and the giant's Causeway to the picturesque lakes and sandy beaches. Northern Ireland is prosperous and progressive and factories and new industry are springing up everywhere, He showed some beautiful slides of Ireland. Mrs. John Donald- son thanked the speaker. Mrs. Nelson Pickell played Pratt & Lambert Paints THE PAINT YOU CAN POINT TO WITH PRIDE a selection of Irish melodies on her accordion which was enjoy,- ed njoy*ed by all. A farewell speech was made by Mrs, Len Philips, who also presented Mr. and Mrs. John Isaac with a gift, They are moving to Oil SpriV2 Ontario, where he has receiM a promotion. "The Day Thou Gayest Lord Is Ended" was sung and Mr.. Fish pronounced the benedic- tion. An Irish game was play- ed, followed by refreshments The committee for next montfr is Mr. and Mrs, Oscar Case - more and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Taylor. Every time you lose your temper at the wheel, or anger another driver, you have in- creased the danger on the roads. For all your Spring Painting select from our full range of Top Quality PRATT & LAMBERT PAINT — 800 colors. Professional Service for the Amateur Painter. For the man who likes to paint on the week -end, cal( Russell Zurbri Your Agent in Wingham and District 0000.000000••0000••0000000000.0 000000000000 S:::s4i: BUNK BED GROUP 36 INCH WIDTH. COMPLETE WITH MATTRESSES, LADDER AND GUARD RAIL. SUGAR BROWN FINISH. STEEL SLAT SPRINGS. SPRING FILLED MATTRESS. 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