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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-04-30, Page 11Officers Installed At Annual Meeting FORDWICH--The annual hall commencing with a pot meeting of the Women's Insti- lyclt dinner. tute was held in the community Mrs. John Craig presided • A Always there with ready cash ... For Car Repairs or any good reason $55000 to 415,00000 NIAGARA FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED 240 Branches from Coast to Coast Hanover Branch Goderich Branch Statford Branch — 307 10th Street, Phone 364-3760 — 29 Kingston Street, Phone 524-8357 — 172 Ontario Street, Phone 271.9010 NF -04-44 A and Mrs. Norman McMurchy of Listowel, district president Qf East Huron, was guest for the meeting and installed the new slate of officers. Devotions were given by Mrs. Crosley Sothern. The motto, "Even a mosquito doesn't get a slap on the back until it starts working," was given by Mrs. Stanley Bride. She said an unfinished piece of work gives no inspiration. Fi- nish everything you start. Announcement of Achieve- ment Day for the 4-1-1 project, "What Shall I Wear?" is to be in Howick Central School on May 2nd. The ladies voted to ask for Block Printing as the senior course. Reports for the year ending March 31st were given by the president, secretary -treasurer and conveners showing a very active year's work. Mrs. An- son Demerling, district director reported on the district execu'° at yourChevrolet tive meeting held in Gorrie. Mrs, McMurchy then installed officers as follows: President, Mrs. Robt. Gibson; 1st vice, Mrs. John Inglis; 2nd and 3rd Mrs. Fred McCann and Mrs. Royden Devitt; secretary -treas- urer, Mrs. Crosley Sothern; assistant, Mrs. Stanley Bride; branch directors, Mrs. Elmer Harding; Mrs. Glenn Martin, Mrs. Mel Allan; district direc- tor, Mrs. Anson Demerling; assistant, Mrs. Crosley Sothern; public relations, Mrs. Bruce Agla and Mrs. John Craig; pian. ist, Mrs. Lorne Siefert Sr., sunshine, Mrs. Earl Moore; auditors, Mrs. Scott Clarkson, Mrs. Jack Brown; nominating committee, Mrs. Glenn Martin, Mrs. Clare Harris, Mrs. John Craig. Conveners of standing com- mittees: Agriculture and Ca- nadian industry, Mrs. Clarence Carswell and Mrs. Les Lough- ran; home economics and MRS. EMMA ZURBRIGG HAS 80TH BIRTHDAY FORDWICH-Mrs. Emma Zurbrigg, formerly of Ford- wich and now living at Callen- der Nursing Home in Brussels, celebrated her 80th birthday on Wednesday, April 22nd. 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Mr. and Mrs. Jim Douglas and family moved their house- hold effects on Saturday to the farm house of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harding on the 10th concession of Howick. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Doig and three daughters of Galt spent the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig. The many friends of Mrs. Fred Demerling will be sorry to hear she is confined to hos- pital in Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. William Lloyd are spending two weeks at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lloyd in Acton. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gilmour of Listowel visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Tom McClement. Miss Rhonda Wade of Wood- stock spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Jordan. Master Douglas and Gregory Stewart of Listowel spent the week -end with their grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Vit - tie. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave, Douglas and David, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Mulvey at Belmore. Mr. and Mrs. John Ettinger of Brighton were week -end vis- itors with Mrs. W. Ettinger and Norman. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wild - fang and Brian of Cooksville were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hibberd and Mr. Wm. Boehler were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg near Clif- ford. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lohr and Ward returned home Sunday af- Telephone one Co Operates 39 Years FORDWICH-W. A. Wallace has been reappointed com- missioner of the Howick Muni- cipal Telephone Company for a three-year term. The ap- pointment was made at the company's annual meeting in the Fordwich Community Hall. Royden Devitt was named secretary -treasurer. The finan- cial statement showed a net profit for the year of $1,852 on total revenue of $18, 617. Speaker at the meeting was Harold Schmidt of Baden, who said the dial telephone cannot replace the. local operator's functions in a rural district where operators are competent. Last year was the company's 39th year of operation. PRESENTATION FRIDAY NIGHT FORDWICH—Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel were honored at a presentation in the Gorrie Community Hall on Friday eve- ning. Mrs. Richard Carson read the address and Earl King and Rich- ard Carson presented them with a coppertone card table and chair set. Miss Karen Michel received a lead crystal salad bowl, cream, sugar and tray set. Willoughby Orchestra sup- plied music for dancing. ter spending the past two months in Florida . Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Wilson were in Malton Saturday where they met their daughter, Miss Margaret Wilson, who returned after a 10 days' visit to Wash- ington, New York and Mont- real. BIRTH KING- - To Mr. and Mrs. Ber- nald King of Harriston and formerly of Fordwich, a daughter. in Palmerston Hos- pital, on April 23rd. D -Day Church Parade Planned FORDWICH-The Ladies' Auxiliary to Howick Legion met in the Legion rpoms with Mrs. Alex Graham presiding. Plans were discussed for the zone rally at Exeter on June 3rd. Thank you cards were read from members who were sick. Plans for a D -Day church parade were made and two branches will be invited to join in the service. The zone com- mander, Mrs. Wm. McCann, paid her official visit. She said, "Never criticize a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes." The mystery prize was won by Mrs. Jack Clark and donated by Mrs. Emma Williamson. A special prize, donated by Mrs. Ross Doig, was won by Mrs. McCann and a travelling basket was circulated among members. Two members served a delic- ious lunch. PULPIT EXCHANGE BLUEVALE-Rev. T. Nelson of Cranbrook and Ethel, preach- ed in Knox Presbyterian Church Bluevale, and Knox Presbyter- ian Church, Belmore, on Sun- day. Rev. T.E. Kennedy of Bluevale, preached in Ashfield and Ripley. This was part of a Presbytery exchange of minis- ters. Carol Robertson Receives Gifts BLUEVALE-The shower for Miss Carol Robertson, bride-to- be, held in the school room of Knox Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening, had a large attendance. The school room was nicely decorated with spring flowers and streamers. Mrs. Nora Moffatt played the bridal chorus when the bride took her place, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Donald Robertson, and the mother of the prospective. groom, Mrs. Jack Nicholson. Many beauti- ful gifts were received for which the bride voiced her apprecia- tion. Misses Kathy and Mary Craig, Anne Peacock, Mrs. Alvin Gamble and Mrs. Clifford Brew- er were in charge of the ar- rangements. Some contests were enjoyed and delicious re- freshments were served. DONNYBROOK Mr. and Mrs. Willows Mountain and Mrs. Elgin Jos - ling of Londesboro visited Tues- day with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jefferson and family. Mr. Bert Thompson of Bel - grave spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thompson and family. On Thursday, Mrs. Thompson held a birthday par- ty for her daughter, Jane, who was celebrating her fourth birth- day. Judy Robinson, Faye Hildebrand, Joyce Chamncy and Debbie Jefferson were guests at the party. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Charn- ncy and family of Auburn 1,isit- cd Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Citamney and family. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Henderson and family of Brucefield also called at the same horse Sun- day afternoon.