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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-09-29, Page 16RELATIVES AND FRIENDS were present from Toronto, Whitechurch, Clinton and the Wingham district to ob- serve the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Gibb last Saturday, celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Whitby. Married in Scotland in T916, the couple came to Canada in 1929. They had eight children, two of whom are deceased. There are 24 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. The home was decorated with fall flowers for the occasion, the table centred with a three-tier wedding cake.—Advance-Times Photo. Choose Book for Bible Study at UCW Meeting DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS DISTRICT NO. 3, STRATFORD 581 Huron Street, P. 0. Box No, 8 ONTARIO Require trucks for winter sanding, Loaders for loading winter sand, salt and snow removal at Wroxeter, Wingham and Lucknow. Basic Requirements: TRUCKS must have Department of Transport license. 27,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight. Cab to axle length 84" or 102". Ac- cessories to conform to Highway Traffic Act. LOADERS---Rubber tire or track type. Minimum % c.y. bucket capacity. All equipment subject to approval of the District Highway Equipment Supervisor. Rental agreements available at or by mail from the above mentioned address. Closing date for tenders 12:00 noon, October 7', 1966. J. G. Tillcock, District Engineer. 29b .................................................................... GM or VICUtti.rcc Page Wthgharn Advance-Times, Thursday, Sept. 29, 1966 News Items from Fordwich WHITECHURCH— Calvin- Brick U.C.W. met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. John Jamieson with an attend- ance of 16. The Scripture was read by Mrs. Mason Robinson. Mrs. George McGee led in prayer and gave a reading, "Temperance" . The poem, "Yield Not to Temptation" was given by Mrs. Gordon McBurney'. Mrs. Don- ald Dow led in the Bible study on temptation. The new study book, "The Church Grows in Canada" was introduced by Mrs. Gilbert Beecro ft. Mrs. Alex Robertson presid- ed for the business session. The minutes were read by the sec- retary, Mrs. Sidney Thompson and the treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Ronald Coultes. It was agreed that the program committee use the book, "The Church and World" in prepar- ing the Bible study. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor re- ported for Supply and Alloca- tion. A thank you note was read from Mrs. E. Dow and an invi- tation was received from West- field to attend their special meeting Sept. 30 at 8.15p.m. Delegates appointed to attend the regional convention in Gor- rie were Mrs. Gordon McBur- ney, Mrs. Ken Mason, Mrs. Norman Coultes, Mrs. Donald Dow and Mrs. George McGee. The benediction was pro- nounced by Mrs. Alex Robert- son. Mr, and Mrs, TOM Wade and family, Chatham, were visitors Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs, C. Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. C. Jordan spent two days in Parry Sound during the past week. Mr. Edwin Jordan, Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. C. Jordan. Best wishes to Mrs. R. B. Wasters who celebrated her 85th birthday at her home on September 20th. Mr. and Mrs. Royden Devitt and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Graham spent one day last week in Lon- don. Miss Jean Siefert of Kitch- ener spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Siefert. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bast spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Witmer in Kit- chener. Mrs. Helen Thomson of Al- bany, N.Y., is visiting for two weeks with her father, Mr. Mor- ley Aylesworth. Master Peter Espensen, 12- year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Espensen, was confined several days last week to Pal- merston Hospital suffering from pneumonia. Mrs. Howell Fraser and Mr. Fred Sharpin are confined to Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Fred Demerling is in Bruce County Hospital, Walkerton and Mr. William Clyne is in Pal- merston Hospital. Miss Lily Wyld of Chicago is spending a few weeks with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cober. Wedding anniversaries in the community the past week were celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doig, 40 years on Sep- tember 22nd; Mr. and Mrs. Wray Cooper, 33 years on Sep- tember 21st; and Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Sothern will be married 45 years on September 28th. Mrs. Anson Demerling at- tended the convention of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League held in St. Thomas on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lep- pington of Peterborough spent the week-end at their home here. Rev. and Mrs. DeKoeger of Elmwood spent one day last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pries. Rev. De- Koeger is minister of the Elm- wood United Church. Mrs. Bertha Fitzpatrick of Elgin, Manitoba, is spending several weeks with relatives in the community!, Mrs. Edna Bride spent two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen I3utchart in Tor- onto. Mr. Everett Cooper returned home from the Northwest Terri- tories and will spend a month with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Keith spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Chiomey in Port Colborne and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Keith in Oakville. They also attended the wedding of a niece in St. Catharines on Sat- urday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller spent one day last week in Fer- gus. Mrs. Miller's mother, who is 82 years old, underwent an appendectomy on Friday in Fergus Hospital. 94th Birthday FORDWICH—Members of the local branch of the Ladies' Or- ange Lodge held a party at the Village Nursing Home on Fri- day for one of their charter members, Mrs. Jennie Mosure. Mrs. Mosure celebrated her D4th birthday that day. She received so many cards and lovely gifts than she re- marked the occasion seemed more like Christmas. She also spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold McDougall in Palmerston. Mrs. Mosure lived alone at tier home until last November. Because her sight and hearing aad deteriorated she found it difficult to get around alone and the now enjoys the companion- ship of other patients in the aursing home. Mr. Robert Bride of London spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Stan Bride. Mr. Jack Doig of St. Cath- arines spent two days at the home of his parents. Mrs. Ross Doig returned after spending two weeks with members of her family in St. Catharines and Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jacobson Kim and Shelley, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. William Demerling in Fenelon Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart and family moved their house- hold effects from Listowel to the house they recently rented in the village, on Saturday. Mrs. Rosemary Campbell and Jimmy of London spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Sotheran. Mrs. William Sothern is spending a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Gary Soth- ern in Palmerston. Mrs. John Craig, Fordwich, and Mrs. Ken Fisk of Harriston attended Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star last week at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. John Tudan and family of Toronto spent the week-end at their home here. Friends of Miss Jeannette Thomson will be sorry to learn she fell at her home on Sunday, afternoon and suffered a frac- ture of her hip. She is confin- ed to Listowel Memorial Hospi- tal. BIRTH SOTHERN--To Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sothern, a son, Tim- othy Gary, on Tuesday, September 20th, in Palmer- ston Hospital. 45TH ANNIVERSARY FORDWICH—Mr. and Mrs, Crosby Sotheran entertained at a family dinner at their home on Sunday for their 45th wed, ding anniversary, Among those present were the attendants of 45 years ago, Mrs. J. R. Tay- lor, Ilderton and Frank Salter of Strathroy. FORD WICH Jim Vitae, Carl Ettinger, Fraser Lynn and Mel Allan at- tended District C convention held in the Legion rooms in St. Marys on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Con- nell visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling in Goderich. Mr. Holger Feldskov of Georgetown spent the week- end with friends in the village. Appointed Manager of Trust Firm GORRIE—John Edgar, pres- ently assistant manager of the Brampton office, has been ap- pointed. Georgetown manager of Halton and Peel Trust & Sav- ings Co. The firm opened its first of- fice there on September 23rd in a temporary location on Mill St., in the Mackenzie building. Extensive remodelling is plan- ned to the former Christian Re- form Church on Main Street which has been purchased by Halton-Peel for its eventual Georgetown office. A native of Gorrie, Mr. Ed- gar was with the Toronto-Do- minion Bank in Gorrie, Mount Forest, Guelph, Toronto and Brampton before joining the firm in Brampton. a9A° C14011101..E,1 —the four-place driving machine as new as now. ?mild :t any way Rat Y it tor sporty. action. in three versions: the basic Carnaro; Rally Sport Carnaro; SS 350 Camaro, CIAO/BOLEN Examine the '67 Chevrolet. Yu' il find shatnekess new eiegance, anew "Mark of E.xcellence, evetywhete, Smoothly stowing fastback on Sport Coupes, curving rear iendets, wraparound griIte give Chevrolet scene- stealing ood-looks on the highway and your driveway. Power choice is up to 385 role Seventeen Models to choose from at your Chevt dealer's. 35° Calto e:VVYPpi, „11, ro` SS " ieVitt4:1671Chevrolet • Chevelle • Chevy IT Corvair • Corvette and Camaro Today at Your Chevrolet Dealer's A MEDICAL CENTRE centennial project for the Brussels district is discussed by members of the centennial committee. Seated are J. Russell Croden of London, regional centennial representative, Ontario Department of Tourism and Information and Mrs. Calvin Smith, secretary; standing, Herbert Stretton, left, and Archer Grewar, co-chairmen, all of Brussels. —Advance-Times Photo. Authorized Chevrolet Dealer in Wingham: MCCLURE MOTORS LIMITED 115 JOSEPHINE STREET, WINGHAM, ONT., PHONE 3574760 Be sure to see Bonanza and NFL Football on the CBC-TV network each Sunday. Check your local listing for channel and time.