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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-12-10, Page 20Page n - Wingham. Advance.,Tltnes, Thursday, Pec. 10, i9E4 WORKING IN LUCKNOIN FOR THREE WEEKS Elwood Irwin of Wingham is relieving Garnet Henderson as GNR station agent in Lucknow. Mr. Henderson is on three weeks' vacation. Topping Off a very lovely party on Todd's second birthday, ' there came a hail storm, When it ceased, Todd, thinking it was a part of the celebration, exclaimed, "Oh, turn it on again!" THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONFIDENCE IN RE-ELECTING ME TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD. May you and your families enjoy a very Merry Christmas. Scott Reid 0 MY SINCERE THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT ON MONDAY. JOHN CURRIE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN ELECTING ME AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE. • May I also express my sincere thanks to the Ratepayers for the support given other members of the Board. Dave Murray T ANK YOU I APPRECIATE MY ACCLAMATION TO WIN6NAM TOWN COUNCIL The interests of the working man will be my first consideration. I will serve everyone to the best of my ability. Harold E.WiId My Sincere Thanks FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN ELECTING ME AS DEPUTY -REEVE. Best wishes ' for the corning festive season. hack Alexander Mrs. DeBoer Gives Taik On Cu sioms in Holland BLUEVALE-Mrs. Bernard Thomas, president of W. M. S, of Knox Church, presided for the annual meeting held at the house of Mrs. Robt, McMurray, Twenty-five ladies and five children attended. The theme was the Christmas message. The secretary, Mrs, Robt, McMurray, read a letter regard- ing the presbyterial meeting in Lucknow January 12, when the Bluevale ladies will have charge of devotions, Mrs. B. Thomas will read the Scripture; Mrs. McMurray will give the meditation and Mrs, T.C, Ken- nedy the prayer. Mrs. Burns Moffatt will or- der the study books for the devotional part of the meeting. She used the Christmas service of worship in the December Tidings, and was assisted by Mrs. Alex McTavish who read the Scripture, Mrs. Eldon Kir- ton who gave the meditation, and Mrs, John Brent offered prayer. The singing of carols with Mrs. Don Robertson as pianist added to the spirit of the meeting. The ladies thoroughly enjoy ed Mrs. Richard DeBoer's talk xi Christmas customs in Hol- land. She said St. Nicholas Day is December 5th and it is the day the children receive their gifts and treats. She said Christmas is seldom a white Christmas in Holland. It is a day for devotional service. Mrs. DeBoer and her husband sang in a choir of '75 members. Church service started at 9.30 a.m. and the day was spent in church and in singing carols from door to door. She showed the ladies several articles she had brought from Holland and also treated them to a taste of cookies which she had received in her Christmas parcel from her rel- atives in Holland. Mrs. Nichol and Mrs. Thom- as both expressed sincere thanks to Mrs. DeBoer for her interest- ing talk. Everyone at the meeting agreed the Christmas customs in Holland are consid- erably different from those in Canada. Mrs. DeVos closed the devotional part of the meet- ing with prayer. This being the annual meet- UCW Finances in Excellent Shape BLUEVALE-The U.C.W. met in the school room of the United Church on Friday after- noon. Mrs. Scott McLennan presided for the worship service. Carols were sung and Christmas readings given. Mrs. W.J. Pea- cock read the Scripture. Mrs. Keith Nicholson contributed a vocal solo. The president, Mrs. Carl Johnston, conducted the busi- ness session. Reports were rec- eived from the various groups. Mrs. James Johnston, treasurer, reported that the allocation had been reached, all expenses paid, with a satisfactory bal- ance in the treasury. EUCHRE PARTY AT NURSES' RESIDENCE The Personnel Conference Committee of Wingham and District Hospital held another euchre party in the nurses' res- idence last Thursday evening, Mrs. Gordon Walker won the door prize. Prizes for euchre were won by Miss Elva Watke, high lady; Mrs. Wcllie Mc- Donald, low lady; and Miss Betty McKenzie, lady playing as a man. Wellic McDonald was high man and Keith Coll- yer, low man. Well done is better than well said. Eit) DEDICATE GIDE®W UIULES AS A ONTINUING MEMORIA May be donated throughh your local funeral director l • ,.,U I i MV l) )L�'•� .. HOSPITALS PRISONS ing, each secretary gave her report, 1964 has been a very encouraging year, Mrs. Ross Mann, convener of the nomin- ating committee, read the slate of officers and the elec- tions will take place at the January meeting. Mrs. Bernard Thomas who has completed six years as president expressed sincere thanks to the ladies for their co-operation. The new presi- dent will be Mrs. William Ro- bertson. Mrs. William Elston closed the meeting with prayer and lunch was served by the hos- tess. LADIES' AID MEETING Mrs. Harry Elliott presided for the Ladies Aid meeting. She opened the meeting with David's psalm of Thanksgiving in verse, followed by prayer. Encouraging reports were given by the secretaries of the differ- ent groups, Arrangements were made for the lunch for the Sunday School Christmas con- cert on December 11. A committee was named to buy a vacuum cleaner for the church. The president express- ed thanks for the co-operation of all the ladies during the six years she was president, Mrs, William Elston read the slate of officers for the com- ing year as follows: Past presi- dent, Mrs, Harry Elliott; presi- dent, Mrs. William Elston; 1st vice president, Mrs. Alex Mc- Tavish; secretary, Mrs, Eldon Kirton; treasurer, Mrs. Burns Moffatt; nominating committee, Mrs, Ross Mann, Mrs. Raymond Elliott, Mrs, Richard DeBoer, Mrs. Harry Elliott closed with the benediction. Lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed. ADESTE FIDELIS "OCome All Ye Faithful"or "Adeste Fidelis" may have been written by the 3.3th century writer and teacher, Saint Bon aventure, but its exact origin is a mystery, There's. no secret about its popularity today. It has been translated into 120 languages, and there are more than 40 English versions. Don't wait until this happens to youl Come in now and let us install anti- freeze before the cold spell comes. We'll check the radiator hose and the radiator to assure you of trouble-free winter driving. TURKEYS FOR CHRISTMAS WILL ARRIVE ON TUESDAY DEC. 15th GET YOUR TURKEY EARLY AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT CHRISTMAS CANDY AND NUTS McCormick's Assorted CHOCOLATES Lb............89* 2% lbs. $1.99 Willards MARASCHINO CHERRIES Lb. $1.39 Willards MINIATURE CHOCOLATES Lb. $1.79 Anne Hathaway Asst. CHOCOLATES Lb. 51.29 McCormicks Christmas MIX, 2 lb. 850 McOormicks FR, CREAMS, Ib. 49* McCormicks HOLIDAY CARAMELS Lb. 59* McCormicks GUM DROPS, lb. -.390 Fancy WALNUTS in Shell, lb. —570 Fancy BRAZILS in Shell, Ib. 49* Fey. MIXED NUTS m Shell, Ib57* PEANUTS in Shell, lb. 39* -- . MEAT FEATURES DEVON SLICED HAM 64Z 41 PORK SPARE RIBS LB53� PORK CHOPS LB. 59' PORK ROAST BONELESS LB. 69C COTTAGE ROLL BONELESS LB. 49 SCHNEIDERS FRESH SCHNEIDERS FRESH SCHNEIDERS FRESH SCHNEIDERS FRESH SCHNEIDERS, PKG. OF 8 WITTICK'S PKG. OF 8 WIENERS ,�©��FOa WIENER ROLLS 15'1 KOUNTY KISSED KERNEL CORN 14 -oz... , .....8/$1.00 MAPLE LEAF MINCEMEAT 28 -oz. 49c MOTHER PARKERS INSTANT COFFEE 6 -oz. 99c SHREDDED WHEAT CEREAL 18s 2/67c PILLSBURY MOIST -19 -oz. CAKE MIX 8 flavors 3/$1.00 CLUB HOUSE STUFFED OLIVES 12 -oz. 39c CLUB HOUSE RED MARASCHINO CHERRIES 12 -oz. 39c DARES SHORTBREAD COOKIES 40 biscuits .3 pkgs $1. FROZEN FOODS BLUE WATER FISH STICKS 10 -oz. 37c FRASER VALE FANCY STRAWBERRIES 15 -oz. 39c YORK FANCY PEAS 12 -oz. 2/39c -- PRODUCE FEATURES — FLORIDA—Large 176s TANGERINES Dozen ...... ...39c EMPEROR GRAPES 2 lbs. 35c OCEAN SPRAY --Late Hawe CRANBERRIES Lb. . , 29c OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS