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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-04-06, Page 290 YEARS OW TObAY-=-42obert bane of Gorrie cele- brated his 90th birthday on April 6th, and while con- fined to hospital at the moment he is in reasonably good health arid has a mind that is still alert, with a fine sense of humor. Roommates Reuben Appleby, Paul Wil. lie arid William Stephen, eking with another patient at the hospital, Mrs. Nellie Harper, presented a birthday cake to Mr, bane on Sunday.—A.T Photo. BAND STAND RENOVATION has started with workmen from the Square Deal Con- struction doing the carpentry. Russell Zurbrigg will do the painting and Percy Clark the plumbing. The firms are con- tributing their labor as a centennial pro- ject. Washrooms in the building will serve the public when the Centennial Caravan is in Wingham, —Advance-Times Photo. DONNYBROOK Mr. and Mrs. Torn Bailey, Clarence and Donna Jean have been spending the holidays with her uncle, Mr. David McAllis- ter. Mr. Hugh Jefferson of Port Arthur, who is on the staff of the Canadian General Electric Co. and recently returned from New Brunswick, spent the week- end with his uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jefferson and fam- ily. He also visited other rela- tives in the neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Potter, Robbie and Debbie of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Don Jefferson, Cheryl and Su- san of Clinton visited the same home Sunday. Mrs. Wesley Jefferson, Ger- ald and Doreen visited; with her - parents, Mr.:,andIVIrs.ik Elgin Josling and family on Stinday. Debbie and Brian Jefferson who have been spending the holidays with their grandparents returned home. Wear costumes for WI dessert euchre BLUEVALE—Mrs. Harry El- liott, president of the Bluevale Women's Institute, welcomed the guests to the dessert euchre party held in the community hall on Wednesday afternoon. The dessert was served first, followed by 16 tables of euchre. Prize winners were: high scores, Mrs. Stuart Cowan and Mrs. Arthur Edgar; consolation, Mrs. Gordon Ross, Mrs. Albert Kit- chen; lucky draw, Mrs. Carl Johnston, Mrs. Alf Lockridge; One no score game, Miss Ruth Mathers, Mrs. Bert Garniss. The many guests dressed in old-time costumes was a pleas- ant feature of the occasion. DEDICATE GIDEON BIBLES AS A CONTINUING MEMORIAL 1••••••••• 4...• 00000000 000 • 0000 io•••W Rage 2 Wingharn AdvaneeTTimes, Thursday, April 6, 1.967 Retires after 30 years with Dept. of Highways. west of Listowel. In suMnier he operated the mower which kept the roadsides looking so neat arid green. He had the job of operator for 18 years and was relieving foreman for three years during his time of service. Although Mr. Wade made many hazardous trips in snow, fog, ice and rain he never had a serious accident which is quite a record in view of the fact that he drove 34 mileseach day. Mr. Wade and John Hupfer, a mail courier, retired the same day and are now wondering how they will put in the time after all these years of having a steady job. Mr. Wade and his wife, the former Nina Wade, have one daughter, Audrey, Mrs. Bruce Chambers who also lives in the village. Presentation GORRIE--Friends and neigh- bours gathered at the former S.S. No. 10 Howick school on Monday evening of last week for a farewell presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brown, Betty Anne and Cindy and also Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone Edgar. Both of these couples have mov- ed to residences in Gorrie. Mrs. Thomas McEwen read a well-written address to all and James Dunbar presented a floor lamp to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brown. Donald and Sandy Mc- Ewen presented Betty Anne and Cindy with pens. Robert Ander- son presented Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone Edgar with a pole lamp. All four made replies and an enjoyable evening was spent playing cards. UCW meets at Sangster home BELMORE-The Marchmeet- ing of the United Church Wom- en was held at the home of Mrs. Alex Sangster on Thursday eve- ning of last week, with a large attendance. Mrs. Joseph Simmons was the leader and used as her topic, "Easter and the Resurrection". She gave a meditation on what the resurrection of Christ should mean for us, referring to sever- al Scripture passages in the New Testament. She then led in prayer. Two Easter hymns were sung. Misses Debbie and Wendy Busby sang a duet, accompani- ed by their mother, Mrs. Herb Busby. A portion of the study book, "Jesus Christ and the Christian Life" was read by Mrs. Earl Fitch; a discussion then fol- lowed on "Miracles" and how they apply to our lives today. Mrs. Fred Doubledee read a story. The roll call was answered with an Easter verse, after which Mrs. Earl Fitch presided for the business of the meeting. Following the business, Mrs. Simmons closed the meeting fit. atirg (Eli= (ANGLICAN) tandem REV. H. W. HAMILTON, Dip. Th., Rector. Organist: MRS. GORDON DAVIDSON. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER — APRIL 9 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer with Sermon If you are not connected with any Church, you are cordially invited to worship with us. The Congregation of St. Andrew's warmly invites thole of this community who Ire without a Church Home to Sunda& Morning Worship at St. Andrew's Time-11:0 a.m. Guest St,IbiSt—MRS, MARION CROWLEY NEWBY, Coloured contralto- from Chatham, Ontario. No. 1 "How to" Series by the Minister—"How to Become a Christian." /:00 p.m.—Controversial Subjects for Restless No, / in the Seriet. Studies in Oenetit 1:11. WROXETER—William Wade of Wroxeter retired from his po- sition as operator for the De- partment of Highways on Friday,, March 31, at the age of 65, when it is the company's policy to retire its staff on pension. Mr. Wade began his duties on December 28, 190, serving a period of 20 years and three months, under foreman Mer- wyn Grainger, now of Exeter, the late Gilbert Howes and the present foreman Seymour Bai - ley. In winter Mr. Wade operated a snowplow on Highway 87 from Harriston to Wingham and 86 Highway from Bluevale to Gor- rie South Road about eight miles May be donated through your local funeral director PLAi.,t14 IN 1-, U . HOSPITALS. PRISONS Why The Christian Science Monitor recommends you read your local newspaper Your local newspaper is a wide-range newspaper with many features. Its emphasis is on local news. It also reports the major national and inter- national news. THE MONITOR COMPLEMENTS YOUR LOCAL PAPER We specialize in analyzing and inter- preting the important national and international news, Our intention is to bring the news into sharper focus. 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Sorry, fellas, I didn't mean to neglect you. It goes without saying that all Belmore teams are great! We're proud of all of you! (Am I forgiven?) Mr, and Mrs. Rowland. Hal- lagh, Velma and Lavonne, spent Tuesday of last week in London where they visited with Mrs. Walter Ballagh of Teeswa- ter, a patient in Victoria Hospi- tal. A number from this area at- tended the ice carnival present- ed by the Teeswater Figure Skating Club, in that town's arena on Tuesday evening of last week. Miss Dorothy O'Malley, of the 2nd, spent last week in Tor- onto. More honor to the village last week. Jim and Phyllis Mc- Kague, each of them represent- ing Wingham District High School, spoke at two separate competitions on Friday evening. Jim brought the first prize home to Wingham High, and Belmore. Good work, Jim. And don't think we're through, yet! Back to Jim Renwick again - and a fox hound belong- ing to Jim won fifth prize in a field trial held in Alliston last week. There was a class of for- ty, so it was quite an accomp- lishment. Mrs. William Klein of Gow- anstown and Mr. and Mrs. Ar- thur Bowman of Listowel were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Johann and sons. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. George Lane and members of the Weber family, on the sud- den death of Mr. Lane last week Flowers were placed in the Mc- Intosh United Church, on ,Sun- day, in his memory. Rev. J. Rea Grant has ac- cepted a call to the Delmore- MoIntosh,,Mildrnay United Church pastoral charge, Wee, dye July 1st, lieu. Mr, Grant has been interim supply for the charge since February 1st, in the absence of a resident pastor, Our congratulations to Mr, and Mrs, Jim Renwick who walk ed off with first prize at the Lions. Centennial. Ball in Wing, horn last Wednesday evenings Hat was wearing A genuine old- timer's costume his coat 004 vest are the same as his grand,.. father wore on his wedding day almost 75 years ago, And in. case you've been wondering that beard Jim is sporting Is the real thing tool UCW sponsors tea and sale BLUEV.ALE—Unit One, U.C, W., of the United Church, held a very successful tea and sale in the school room of the United Church on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. G. C. Mitchell opened the sale. For sale were various kinds of goods and a large assortment of needlework, including quilts. An added interest was a display of antiques. The tea was attractively served on small tables. The proceeds were highly satisfac- tory. Bluevale Mrs. Nora Moffatt attended the three-day Music Educators' convention in Hotel London dur- ing Easter week. Mrs. Donald Street, of Lis- towel, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. M. L. Aitken last week. Mrs. Neil MacEachern, of Downsview, visited her uncle, Mac Scott, for several days. Mr. MacEachern and family spent Sunday at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. George Heth- erington visited in Clinton on Sunday. Fleming Black has returned home from St. Joseph's Hospital in London after a long period of hospitalization. Mrs. George Hetherington, Betty and Jim, and Mrs. Harry Elliott, spent a day in Kitchen- er last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Osbourne, of Ridgetown, visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott on Sunday. Miss Susan Gannett of Wing- ham, spent a few days withMiss Marcia Hamilton. REC. ASSOC. WINDS UP EUCHRE SEASON BLUEVALE—The last euchre of the season, sponsored by the Bluevale Recreation Association, was held in the community hall on Thursday evening; 17 tables were in play. Prize winners were: High score, Mrs. Lloyd Warwick, Wildon Robertson; lucky draw, Bernard Thomas. The committee in charge was Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bor- man, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Craig and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor. The euchres have been well- attended this winter and the Recreation Association would like to thank all who attended and especially the different ,,;;committees who did sucha fine '-'-;jobTreparing lunches. Belmore Persona Notes