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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-04-04, Page 15A FATHER AND SON banquet was held at the Presbyterian Church last Wed- nesday with about 150 attending. Sup- per was served by the men. Community singing, the guest speaker and other en- tertainment followed. Part of the group is seen here after the dine -r. Advance -Times photo, Music Festival Program Has BELGRAVE—The Belgrave Music Festival Committee met in the club rooms on Wednes- day. Election of officers was as follows: Chairman of Festi- val Committee, Harvey Mc- Dowell; vice chairman, Ross Anderson; secretary, Mrs. Nor- man Coultes. Garfield Bender will be the adjudicator for this year's fes- tival, to be held on May 9 and 10 in the Foresters' Hall, Bel - grave and on May 10 in the evening in the Wingham and District High School. Been Arranged PROGRAM CHANGES Thursday morning at 9:30 a. m.: Boys 11 years and under; girls 7 and under; boys 7 and under; open duet. Thursday afternoon; girls 9 and under; boys 9 and under; two part chorus (over 25); rythm band (over 25). Friday morning: Girls 11 and under; boys 14 and under; changed voices. Friday afternoon: Rythm band (under 25); girls,14 and under; unison chorus (under 25). Friday evening: Unison chorus (over 25) double trio; two-part chorus ,under 25). The festival has set up the following set of rules: 1. 600/0 of the pupils to be in each chorus; 2. A pupil can sing in only one duet; 3. Each teacher to conduct her choruses and to be responsible for her own pupils at the high school. The teachers will not be charged admittance to the fes- tival but a charge of 250 will be charged both afternoon and mornings; 35¢ will be the charge in the evening. The Festival Committee will meet again on April 29th at 8:30 p.m. NOLO LUNCHEON MEETING Charles Smith president Of Township federation BELGRAVE--A noon luncheor at the United Church last Wed- nesday opened the annual rneet ing of Bast Wawanosh Township Federation of Agriculture. Grace was said by Rev, H, J, Anderson, followed by a toast "to the Queen proposed by the president, Oliver Anderson, who was chairman for the meeting. Elmer Ireland, president of Huron County Federation, in- troduced the members present which included: Mr, and Mrs. Simon Hallahan, secretary of the Wawanosh Federation; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lovett, president of Hullett Fed.; Mr, and Mrs. Stan Hopper, president of Morris Fed.; Mr. and Mrs. El- mer Ireland, president of Huron County Fed.; Mr. and Mrs. Ol- iver Anderson, president of Wawanosh Fed.; Reeve. and Mrs. Ernie Snell of East Wawa - nosh, Mrs. Ted Fear; Rev, H. J. Anderson; Archie Purdon; Walter Elliott; Mr. and Mrs. Myles St. Marie; Walter Woods, president of Turnberry Fed.; E. E, Walker; Mr, and Mrs. Charles Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Govier; Mr, and Mrs, Wilfred Sanderson; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna; Mr. William Gow; Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston; Mr. and Mrs, Jack Taylor; Robert Henry; Jack M. Taylor. Reeve Ernie Snell spoke briefly at the luncheon. Ladies of the South Village Group, who catered, were thanked by Jack Taylor and Mrs. Lyle Hopper replied. After the luncheon the meeting moved to the club FAMOUS ASTRO.6 ... WIDE RANGE OF GREAT V8's ... FIVE TRANSMISSIONS Pontiac's engines are potent plus! The light, thrifty Astro -6 or excep- tionally spirited V8's. PONTIAC QUALITY BEATS WINTER RUST Body -protecting Zinc -O - Bonding, water -washed, air-dried rocker panels and aluminized muffler all cut corrosion. NEW! TILT STEERING WHEEL Adjusts and locks into any of 7 positions. Flips up to make entry and exit easier. Optional at extra cost. 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He reported briefly on the Wheat Board, Bean Marketing Board, and reported that the Dept. of Agriculture had taken over the Beef producers and in the, future it will be called "Huron County Beef Improvement Association. Minutes of the last annual meeting and treasurers report were read by the secretary, Simon Hallahan. A slate of officers was brought in by Bill Gow: Past president, Oliver Ander- son; president, Charles Smith; vice president, Peter de Groot; secretary, Simon Hallahan. Directors: Wilfred Sanderson, William Gow, Ernest Snowden, Wilfred Walker, J. M. Taylor, Robert Carter, Myles St, Marie, Walter Elliot, Tony de Boer, George Johnston, Earl Calwell, Robert Henry. Commodity Group Directors: County director, Charles Smith; Poultry Producers, E. Calwell; Cream Producers, J. R. Taylor; Hog Producers, Carl Govier, John Lockhart. Carl Govier spoke briefly on "Quality Hog Program" and also on the resolution passed at 0.H.P, annual meeting in Tor- onto that "Directors be elected on a 3 -year term on a rotation- al basis and no director hold office for more than two con- secutive terms. He then introduced the guest speaker, Emmerson Crocker of Middlesex, zone director of the Ontario Hog Marketing Board, who gave a thumbnail sketch of the past year's work of the Hog Marketing Board and stated that marketing boards have come a long way on account of men taking hard knocks. He sited two things the board can do; Cut the cost of production in sales and increase profit price $5,00 per hog. He also reported on the work of his own county federation (Dorchester County). A series of pictures on tele- type marketing were shown and explained. He also showed pictures of the vacation trip to Western Canada and Alaska. Robert Henry thanked the' guest speaker and his wife, who showed the pictures. The new president was introduced and spoke briefly. Stone School Euchre Party BELGRAVE—A euchre party was held in Stone School on Friday evening with the pro- ceeds to go to the building fund for the Belgrave Arena. There were eight tables in play with prizes as follows: High lady, Mrs. Stan Hop- per; high man, Mel Mathers; low lady, Mrs. Ted Fear; low man, Art Edgar; lone hands, Neil Edgar, Wilfred Haines. The next euchre will be held on Thursday evening April 11. Weekly Euchre BELGRAVE--The weekly euchre was held in the Com- munity Centre with eight tables in play, High lady, Mrs, Herson Ir- win; high man, Qeorge John- ston; low lady, Mrs. Clarence Hanna; low man, Lewis Cook; novelty lady, Mrs. Lewis Cook; novelty man, Earl Noble, Cannibal Cook—Shall lboil the missionary, boss. Cannibal Chief—Don't be silly. That's a friar. Wingham Advance'.Tirnes, Thursday, April 4, 1963 --- Page BELGRAVE E Week -end visitors with Mrs, Robert Stonehouse were Miss Anne Stonehouse, her grand- daughter from Boston, Mass., and her son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stonehouse of London. At a building committee meeting for the Belgrave Arena two decisions were made: To sell the present building at a specified price to anyone who will take it down and remove it by May 1, aria that Stan Hopper find out if it would be better from the practical and finan- cial standpoint to build a build- ing 60 feet and a lean-to, or a 70 foot complete building. ST: HELENS Mrs. Harvey Webb spent a few days with her daughters, Mrs. Dan Rose at Newmarket and Mrs, David Gilmour in Toronto, Mrs, Wm, A. Humphrey is a patient in Victoria Hospital, Lohdon. Mr, Humphrey spent a few days in the city, Seven tables were in play at the W. I, shoot party. Top Winners were Mrs, Charles Mc- Donald, Pharis Mathers, Donald Murray and Mrs. Victor Erring- ton. A large crowd attended the Irish program and dance in the hall on Friday evening. EASTER SPECIALS IN OUR FRUIT DEPARTMENT Field Grown Florida TOMATOES .. 25c lb. Golden Yellow BANANAS 21bs. 29c Fresh, Tender ASPARAGUS 35c Ib. Fresh, Crisp HEAD LETTUCE .. , .29c ea. EASTER LILLIES 3 Blooms $1.50 4 Blooms $1.75 5 Blooms $2.00 ROSE BUSHES .. 99c ea. BONDI RESTAURANT Josephine St. Dial 357-1930 To Students of Wingham District High School BRITISH MORTGAGE is pleased to announce the establishment of a $1600 annual scholarship, open to students of Perth, Huron, Grey, Bruce, and Peel Counties • who complete Grade 13 with an average mark of at least 70% in nine papers o who are planning to enter courses in Commerce and Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a com- parable course at the University of Toronto, Queen's University, University of Western Ontario or McMaster University. Scholastic achievement will be the primary basis of the award, but in the event two or more applicants obtain equal standing, other considerations will be fitutnciat need, character, and professional promise. Obtain detailed information and scholarship app/i. cation forms from your school principal or from any office of British Mortgage & Trust Company. BRITISH MORTGAGE & TRUST COMPANY GODERICH, HANOVER, LISTOWEI.