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To the Voters of Huron-Bruce
Your very loyal
support in the past
has always been en-
couraging and the
exceptionally strong
vote of confidence
last week, from all
parts of the riding,
is deeply appreci-
ated.
Many thanks to
the supporters who
campaigned in var-
ious ways on my
behalf,
I will continue to
work hard for Hur-
on • Bruce and will
strive to merit your
confidence.
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tion sale will be held on the
evening fo November 3 in Bel-
grave United Church when each
family is to take articles for
sale to the value of $2.00. The
committee to set up tables for
crokinole party is Alex Robert-
son, Gordon McBurney and
Murray Schiell. A birthday tea
was held and lunch served to 20
members and five visitors.
MR., MRS. W. BLACK
MARRIED 25 YEARS
BELGRAVE-- Mr. and Mrs.
Stanley Black entertained Mr.
and Mrs. William Black on
their 25th wedding anniversary.
Relatives present were Mr. and
Mrs. Leslie Vincent, Mr. and
Mrs. James Tass of London,
Mr. and Mrs, LeRoy Rintoul
and Carol of Whitechurch,
Miss Margery Black, Goderich
and Mrs. Chris Nethery of
Belgrave.
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Gorrie Personal Notes
Mrs. Strorne, 100
dies in London
FOR) WICI-1-- Word was re ,.
ceived here on Sunday that
Mrs, Melinda Strome of Lon-
don had died that day at the
home of her daughter, Mrs.
T. Leslie Burrows, Mrs. Str -
ome, a former resident of Ford-
wick, celebrated her 100th
birthday on September 10,
The former Melinda Gray,
biel was born in Wilmot Town-
ship, Waterloo County, and
was one of eleven children of
the family of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Graybiel. She married
Solomon Strome at the age of
18 and they homesteaded in
Western Canada where, they
lived in a log cabin 65 miles
from Fort Albert. They return-
ed to Fordwich where they
raised three children, Edward
and Kathleen, both deceased,
and Mrs. Leslie (Beulah) Bur-
rows, with whom Mrs. Strome
has resided in London for the
past 15 years. Mr. Strome
died in 1924.
She is survived by her
daughter, seven grandchildren
and 19 great grandchildren.
The body rested at the Moir
funeral home in Gorrie until
Tuesday afternoon when ser-
vice was held in Fordwich Un-
ited Church. Burial was in
Fordwich Cemetery.
GORRIE-- Mrs. Robert Els-
chner was hostess for the Oct-
ober meeting of the Women's
Institute in the L. 0. L. hall
last Wednesday evening. Grand-
mothers were guests. Thirty-
five ladies attended.
It was the historical research
meeting and the roll call was
"Name a pioneer industry in
Gorrie or Howick Township".
Following this Mrs. Norman
Wade, convener, read of the
industries in Gorrie in 1863-64
when Gorrie had a population
of 400. The industries includ-
ed a wagon maker, John Stin-
son; foundry, Richard James
with six hands employed made
! ploughs; Cultlirators and stoves.
There were asheries, cooper
shops, one tannery, a grist
mill and several saw mills in
operation. The Leech brothers
built several houses and the
block where George Keil con-
ducts his business was known
as the Leech block.
In 1879 there were three
hotels; Albion, where the fun-
eral home now stands; Anglo
American where Thompson's
store is and Queen's Arms Inn.
Henry Besans on was postmaster
where the Sparling apartments
are now located.
There was one hardware,
two tin shops, one book and
stationery one drug store, one
jewelry shop.one shoe shop,
two tailors, two saddlery shops,
two blacksmith shops, one car-
riage shop, two photographers,
one weekly newspaper, one
livery, one grist and flour mill,
two saw mills, cheese factory,
two lime burning establish -
ments.
Mrs. Alex Graham introduc-
ed the guest speaker, Reg Tom-
pkins, florist, of Listowel. He
demonstrated flower arrange-
ments and gave helpful hints
in growing flowers and house
plants. The question and ans-
DEATHS
RLOOMFIELD — Elizabeth
E. Bloomfield, beloved wife of
Russell Bloomfield ; p es d
away at her home in Windsor
on Thursday,. October l(), 1.267.
She is survived by her hue.
band; one son, Melvin Is. of
Edmonton; one daughter. Mrs.
Harold (Doris) Spiking of Lem
don; three grandchildren; also
one sister. Mrs. 0, (Belle) God.,
kin of Wingham, Interment
took place in Windsor on Mon-
day.
CARTER, Mrs, Frederick, 81,
Wingham, Friday, Elmira Pri-
vate Hospital. Widow, Former
Elizabeth Alberta Bowers. Sur-
vivors: Mrs. Gomer (Kathleen)
Gibbons, Klmira: brother, Shirl
Bowers. Huron Township; sis-
tens, Mrs, Tudor (Elsie) jack-
son, Ripley; Mrs. Alex (Lola)
Patterson, Ladner, B.C. Service
was held a t the MacLennan-
McCreath funeral home, Rip-
ley. Ripley Cemetery.
RICH, John, Monday, Oct. 16,
at the Hamilton General Hos.
pital, John Rich of 251 John
St, North. in his 44th year,
Beloved husband of Audrey
Larmer, and dear father of
Mrs. Donald (Donna) Muldoon
and Mrs. Harry (Sandra) Van
Griekan. both of Hamilton;
Jack, Douglas, Audrey and
Jimmy at home, Dear son of
Mrs. Ben Rich of Wingham
and the late Mr, Rich, Also
surviving are four brothers.
Lionel of Toronto, Edward of
Wingham, Alfred and Don of
London, and four grandchild-
ren. The funeral was Thursday
morning with interment in
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, The
pallbearers were Al Tibio. Wil-
liam Smith. Samuel Smith,
Harry Van Griekan, Pete Haus
and Don Muldoon,
wer period was enjoyed. Prizes
were given by Mr. Tompkins
to the grandmother having the
most grandchildren, first, Mrs.
Morley Bell; second, Mrs. Roy
Kennedy; third, Mrs. John Bay-
lor. Other prizes went to Mrs.
Reita Carson, Mrs. T. L. Mc-
Innes and Mrs. Mel Taylor. In
the Dutch auction Mrs. Tom
Ash and Mrs. Wm. Darling
held the lucky numbers.
Mr. Tompkins was thanked
by Mrs. Wade and given a
small gift.
The president, Mrs. Morley
Johnston closed the meeting
and a delicious lunch was serv-
ed by Mrs. Elschner, Mrs. ,
Glad Edgar and Mrs. Raymond
Gowdy.
ST. HELENS
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Taylor
of Clinton visited on Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs.. Lorne Woods.
Elmer Woods returned from
Victoria Hospital, London, on
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Toll
and family of Blyth, Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh McCrostie and
family of Goderich, Mr. and
Mrs. Elwell Webster of Wing-
ham attended anniversary ser-
vices at St. Helens Church
and afterwards were guests of
Mrs. Dorothy McKenzie and
Miss Peggy Gordon.
Miss Margaret Cummings of
Toronto was a Sunday visitor
with Mrs. W.I. Miller and Is-
obel, Miss Cummings resided
at St. Helens over 40 years
ago, when her father was min-
ister at the St. Helens Church.
Eleven tables enjoyed the
first card party at St. Helens
on Thursday night. Prize win-
ners were Hugh Todd and
Charles McDonald, and Mrs.
Lorne Ivers and Mrs. Mary Er-
rington.
ACW votes $175
to church funds
GORRIE—The Anglican
Church Women of St. Stephen's
Church met Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Luella
Sanderson. Mrs. Nellie King,
vice-president, was in charge
of the meeting. An opening
hymn was sung and the "Come
Ye Apart" service from the
Living Message was used. Mrs.
C. Lawrence read the Scrip-
ture. The roll call was answer-,
ed with a verse or thought for
Thanksgiving.
The financial report of the
booth on fair day was quite
gratifying. One hundred dol-
lars was voted toward the Gen-
eral Fund and $75.00 toward
the budget. Mrs. R. T. Ben-
nett read the minutes and re-
port.
Mrs. Nellie King gave
thoughts on Thanksgiving bas-
ing them on the verse "The
earth is the Lord's and the full-
ness thereof: the world and they
that dwell therein ."
Mrs. N. Wade read from
Mrs. Mary Cooper's message to
life members and all A.C.W.
members of the importance of
deepening their spiritual lives. -
The change from Woman's
Auxiliary to Anglican Church
Women was commented on,
and her wish was that lives be
enriched with memories of the
past, but also action in the
future.
Rev. H.D. Jenkins read a
chapter from "His Worthy
Praise" on the rhythm of pray-
er, "It has been said that reli-
gion is what a person does with
his solitary time, when he is
alone; the experience of the
saving power of God in life
and a desire to share it with
other people," he said.
WHITECHURCH-- The Cal-
vin-Brick U. C. W. Thank° ffer -
ing meeting was held at the
'home of Mrs. Sidney Thompson.
Mrs. Gordon McBurney gave the
call to worship. Scripture was
read responsively with Mrs.
John Jamieson leader, who also
led in prayer. The offering was
received by Lori Thompson
and dedicated by Mrs. Roy
Pattison.
Mrs. Gordon McBurney gave
the meditation and Bible study,
comparing the nation of Israel
in Amos' time with the world
of today.
A panel discussion with Mrs.
Tom Metcalfe as leader and
panelists Mrs. Elgin Johnston,
Mrs. Mabel Goldrich, Miss
Jackie Goldrich, and Diana
Moreland discussed "What do
Young People Want?"
Mrs. John Jamieson gave the
reading, "A Woman Counts Her
Blessings". Mrs. John L. Currie
gave the chapter from the study
book.
Mrs. Alex Robertson pre-
sided for the business. The
Minutes were read by Mrs. Sid-
ney Thompson. Reports of the
workshop held at Blyth were
given by Mrs. Gordon McBur-
ney arid Mrs. Kenneth' Mason.
Thank you notes were received
from Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dow
arid Stephen and Mrs. Harry
Cook.
Delegates named to the re-
gional Meeting at St. Helens
were Mrs. Lawerence Taylor,
Mrs. John Currie, Mrs. Roy
Dawson, Mrs. Mason lobitisoi1
and Mrs, George McGee.
A crokindle patty and auc-
Donald, Tommy and Billy
spent the week-end with Mrs.
Jas. McKenzie of Wallaceburg.
Miss Lynne Greenley, Clif-
ford, visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Nay, Friday and Saturday.
Ricky and Jeffrey Nay spent
the week-end with Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Cudmore of Brussels.
Mrs. H. Berlett, Listowel,
spent the week-end with Mr.
and Mrs. Lionel Johnston.
Mrs. Ed Bolander and Mr.
Robin Bolander returned home
Thursday after spending a few
weeks with relatives at Virden,
Brandon, Roblin, Deepdale and
Maryfield, Manitoba.
Mr. Chas. Bounsall, Mr.
and Mrs. Thos. Bounsall, Eliz-
abeth and Andy of Milton visit-
ed Friday with 1‘&. and Mrs.
Burns Stewart,
Mr. and Mrs. Dan McInnis
and family of Holyrood and
Mrs. Robt. McInnis of Tees-
water spent Sunday at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. T.L. McInnis.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank King
spent the week-end with Dr.
and Mrs. Wendell Gott of Tor-
onto, and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller
and Mrs. Dorothy Earls, London,
spent Saturday with Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Kidnie of Alliston,
Mr. James Edward and Mr.
Fred Coulter accompanied Mr.
and Mrs. Les Davidson of Lis-
towel, and spent several days
at Expo.
Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd and
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Boyd,
Clifford, spent last week at
Cobourg and Campbellford.
Mr. and Mrs, Michael Tel-
ehus, Toronto, spent the week-
end with Mr. and Mrs. Graham
Telehus.
Mr. August Keil, Mr. Geo.
Keil and Mr. Alfred Grubb and
Mr. John Walk of Teeswater,
spent the week-end at Expo.
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hastie
visited Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Lloyd Workman of Brussels.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilford King
spent the week-end with Mrs.
Chas. Rice of Toronto and vis-
ited other relatives.
Mrs. Olive May, Frances
and Beverley visited Mr. and
Mrs. John Rohlig of Guelph on
Sunday.
Mrs. A. L. Stephens, Mr.
and Mrs. Wayne Stevens and
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Kimberley visited Saturday
evening at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Chamney of
Belgrave.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hoy,
Ethel, visited Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. George Brown. Mrs.
Allan Matheson of Saskatoon
called at the same home Thurs-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Stevens,
Port Elgin and Mr. and Mrs.
Larry Stevens, Toronto attended
the baptismal service of Kim-
berley Anne, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Wayne Stevens, Wil-
lowdale, Sunday in Gorrie
United Church
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The barn is also neat and tidy,
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Located in first block off
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WORK IS UNDERWAY to desilt the Lower Town pond,
Inland Dredging of Orillia, the contractor, has a big crane
operating on two barges removing stumps. When this
work is completed a hydraulic dredge will be moved in
to remove the silt. The job is being looked after by the
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority.—A-T Photo.
1110.101•111.1
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomp-
son, Toronto, were guests at
the Steedman-Cooke wedding
and spent the week-end with
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooke,
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Weber
and Miss Colleen Weber of
Kimberley attended the baptism
of Robert Glenn Mann in the
Gorrie United Church on Sun-
day, and spent the day with
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mann.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ras-
beck, Toronto, and Mr. Lorne
Wright, Kitchener, were week-
end visitors of Mr. and Mrs,
Jas. Wylie.
Mrs. Melvin Finlay has re-
turned home from Wingham and
District Hospital,
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Barrons,
Havelock, visited Sunday at
the home of Mrs. R. T. Bennett.
Miss Joanne Strong and Mr.
Robt. Allan of Kitchener were
guests at the Steedman-Cooke
wedding on Saturday in Gorrie
United Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Strong,
Guelph, spent the week-end at
their respective homes.
Mrs. John Strong spent a few
days with Mrs. Nettie Hutchi-
son of Molesworth.
Miss Shirley Bennett, Tor-
onto, spent the week-end with
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bennett.
Anna and Bradley Christian-
sen of Palmerston spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Carson.
Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Irwin
and Mr. and Mrs. Claus O'Kra-
fka visited Sunday at the homes
of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Irwin
and Mr. and Mrs. Bower Far-
rish of Goderich.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Graham,
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